IN CASE YOU MISSED IT 47 LEGAL NOTICES 42 LEISURE 38 OPINION 14 SPORTS 28 TOWN GREEN 4 Scenes from Yorktown’s egg hunt pg 26 SHELL GAME VOL. 12 NO. 48 Visit News.HalstonMedia.com for the latest news. APRIL 11 – APRIL 24, 2024 BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER With special election day for Yorktown supervisor set for this coming Tuesday, April 16—and early voting already underway— candidates Jann Mirchandani and Ed Lachterman have been making their final pitches to voters. Deputy Supervisor and twoterm Councilman Lachterman (R) won his third term to the Town Board in November and, as deputy supervisor under Tom Diana, took on the supervisor role after Diana died suddenly in January. Businesswoman Mirchandani (D) lost to Diana in November’s regular election for supervisor. Both are longtime Yorktown residents. Lachterman has been on the Town Board for eight years and was reelected to his third term as councilman in November. He was appointed deputy supervisor by Diana, who defeated Mirchandani—a businesswoman and nonprofit leader—in November in the 2023 race for supervisor. Mirchandani has 35 years of non-profit board service, is the first female council commissioner for the Greater Hudson Valley Boy Scout Association, and is a Leadership Westchester graduate. We asked both candidates to outline their top three priorities if elected. Mirchandani said her top priority would be strengthening the town’s ethics laws “to prohibit favoritism in all municipal contracts” and “ensure the laws are well-written, enforceable, and include accountability measures.” “Without strong ethics laws,” Mirchindani said, “taxpayers risk bearing the cost of sweetheart deals and misuse of public funds.” She said she would also “prioritize infrastructure improvement projects and invest the $22 million in excess fund balance to address the town’s critical needs and immediately reevaluate the 485-b Tax Exemptions Business Improvement Law to ensure the town is not providing excessive Supervisor rivals make their final pitch to voters Early voting is underway for Tuesday’s special election National retailers T.J. Maxx, craft store Michael’s, and discount outlet Five Below have reportedly agreed to move into the long-vacant former Kmart location at 335 Downing Drive in Yorktown Heights. Town officials said it was part of a revival of the Yorktown Green Shopping Center that gained momentum when Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace moved into the supermarket space perpendicular to the former Kmart in 2022, ending a 10- year vacancy at the location. Opening dates for the three national retailers have yet to be announced. Town officials said Oster Properties, which owns the site, has a request before the Yorktown Planning Board for alterations to the former Kmart. —Emile Menasché T.J. Maxx, Michaels, and Five Below slated for vacant Kmart building Constituents filled the seats of Yorktown Stage. PHOTO: SOPHIA CASELNOVA SEE CANDIDATES PAGE 6 Scan Here To Sign Up (It’s FREE!) Get YOUR Town’s Local News In Your Inbox Daily Yorktown Heights Received 9 Offers in 7 Days SOLD $30,000 Above List Price If You Have Thought of Selling Your Home, NOW Is The Time! Low Inventory and High Demand Mean Your Home May Be Worth More Than You Think. Contact Me for a Complimentary Market Analysis And Find Out Your Home’s True Value In The Current Market! Peter Procino 914.391.2121 (m) Owned by a subsidiary of Anywhere Advisors LLC. Associate Real Estate Broker [email protected] | www.PeterProcino.com 366 Underhill Avenue Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 Experience Matters!
PAGE 2 – YORKTOWN NEWS APRIL 11 - APRIL 24, 2024 Jann is a seasoned entrepreneur and community leader who has built a successful career spanning the financial sector, small business ownership, and executive board experience. This diverse experience has given her the skills to tackle the issues facing Yorktown head-on. She is experienced, qualified, and ready for the job. If elected Town Supervisor Jann will: • End one-party, closed door meetings • Invest excess fund balance in critical infrastructure improvements • Protect our environment • Keep taxes low through tough oversight of town expenses Paid for by Friends of Jann Mirchandani jann4yorktown.com jannmirchandani4yorktown mirchandani4yorktown Special Election: April 16 Early Voting: April 6-14 Jann MIRCHANDANI for yorktown supervisor Not self service Jann is focused on PUBLIC SERVICE
APRIL 11 - APRIL 24, 2024 YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 3 TRUSTS & ESTATES • WILLS • PROBATE • ELDER LAW • GUARDIANSHIPS • REAL ESTATE LAW HONOR, INTEGRITY, LAW OFFICE OF COMPASSION, AND DIGNITY ANDRES D. GIL, PLLC 845.940.1110 Timely Professional Service BY HUDSON BARQUES CONTRIBUTING WRITER Yorktown High School senior Bryn Edelmann is currently on an exciting academic journey as part of the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) program in Germany. This federally funded program offers a select few American students the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in German culture and education for an entire academic year. Since August, Edelmann has been residing with her host family in Meisdorf, Germany, about 1.5 miles southwest of Berlin. She is scheduled to return home in June, just in time for graduation. Embracing the challenge of studying in a foreign environment, Edelmann attends a local high school where all coursework is conducted exclusively in German. Still a student at Yorktown High School Edelmann worked closely with her YHS guidance counselor to stay on track for graduation. While not receiving school credits for her time abroad, she has completed online courses to fulfill her U.S. graduation requirements. Before departing, Edelmann also participated in the University of Pennsylvania’s Global Citizenship for Social Impact, which aligns with CBYX’s mission to foster cross-cultural understanding and cooperation between the United States and Germany. Her family plans to reciprocate the exchange by hosting a student from Germany in 2025. She recently took time out to share her experiences. What motivated you to apply for this program? I was motivated to apply to the program because I wanted to improve my language skills. I originally had planned to find a summer program, but when I found the CBYX scholarship program, I decided to try and apply! What are some of the biggest cultural and educational differences you’ve noticed between Germany and the United States? There are many differences between the U.S. and Germany. The biggest one I’ve noticed so far is how much public transport is available here in Germany. You can get practically anywhere via bus or train! I’ve also noticed that in the schools there are fewer extracurricular activities. Most students find activities outside of school instead. This means that most teenagers make friends outside of school rather than in school. People here also take more breaks to enjoy life, such as sitting down for coffee with a friend and having Sunday rest days where no stores are open, so people get to spend time with their families. How do you think you have grown as a person during this experience? I’ve gotten more confidence through my exchange experience. Being in a foreign country where nobody speaks your language forces you to take charge and learn how to connect to people. I learned how to reach out and talk to new people even though they might not fully understand what I’m trying to say. I’ve also gotten more independent, living without my parents and having to handle issues on my own. What are you most looking forward to doing when you get back home? And what is something you learned in Germany that you will bring back with you and continue to feature prominently in your life? I think that what I’m looking forward to the most is seeing my dog again, along with my family and friends. I will also be back before graduation, so I’m looking forward to that. I hope to bring back the German tendency to meet up with people for coffee, and the German attitude of slowing down and appreciating life. Das ist cool! Yorktown’s Bryn Edelmann finishes High School in Germany Meisdorf Germany Meisdorf, Germany Bryn Edelmann at a Christmas market in Germany PHOTOS COURTESY OF BRYN EDELMANN
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APRIL 11 - APRIL 24, 2024 YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 5 SPECIAL ELECTION VOTE TUESDAY APRIL 16, 2024 Moving Yorktown Forward Ed Lachterman helped make Yorktown the safest town in America. As a member of the Town Board, Ed Lachterman has invested in the Yorktown Police Department enabling Yorktown to be recognized as the safest town in America. Ed Lachterman has lived in Yorktown for three decades, served on the Yorktown Board for eight years and was appointed Acting Town Supervisor. ED LACHTERMAN IS ENDORSED BY THE AFFILIATED POLICE ASSOCIATIONS OF WESTCHESTER
tax incentives that shift the tax burden from commercial to residential taxpayers.” Lachterman said his main priorities include improving access to affordable housing and “continuing to address the housing shortage in our community for seniors and young families by encouraging projects that offer housing stock diversity in our town.” “We are looking for smart solutions that offer different types of housing at different price points,” said Lachterman, who also put infrastructure high on his priority list. “There are no quick or inexpensive fixes to the aging infrastructure or the new projects, such as getting areas off of septic and into a sewer system,” Lachterman said. “We will work with our grant writers, our engineers for value engineering, and the developers that are coming into town to continue finding solutions to the obstacles in our way.” Lachterman said he would also make supporting the police a high priority. “We will continue to work with our law enforcement and support them in any way we can in regards to proper equipment and communicating with our county, state, and federal partners to make legislative priorities that handcuff the criminals and not our police,” Lachterman said. “We are proud of Yorktown being rated as the safest small town in America and we do not want to lose sight of how we got there.” The candidates’ respective “Top-Threes” were a response to a written request from Yorktown News and followed their only in-person debate before the election, which took place on March 28 at a near-capacity Yorktown Stage auditorium. Many of the priorities were also discussed at the debate, which began with opening statements from each candidate covering their qualifications. “True leadership means bringing people together, building coalitions, and driving collaborative solutions,” Mirchandani said in her opening remarks. “Yorktown needs a board that will ask the tough questions, consider all of the stakeholders, make all the tough calls, and importantly ensure a transparent process to plan PAGE 6 – YORKTOWN NEWS APRIL 11 - APRIL 24, 2024 Hole 8 Pool Hole 18 Hole 11 Hole 12 1060 Oregon Road | Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567 (914) 734-1500 | [email protected] GolfHollowBrook.com There’s Something for Everyone at Hollow Brook Golf Club. World-class golf on one of Westchester’s most spectacular golf courses with tournaments and season-long competitions. Family activities including Couples Golf, Junior Golf, Summer Camps and Kids Golf Clinics, Pool and Social Events. 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Early voting hours for the remaining days are as follows: Thursday, April 11 from 12 p.m.-8 p.m. Friday, April 12: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, April 13: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, April 14: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Election Day Polling Locations by District Districts 1, 13, 28, and 38: Lakeland High School Cafe - 1349 E Main Street, Shrub Oak Districts 2, 17, 29, and 33:Yorktown Town Hall Board Room - 363 Underhill Avenue, Yorktown Heights Districts 3 and 32: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - 801 Kitchawan Road, Ossining Districts 4, 11, 12, and 37: Yorktown First Presbyterian Church’s Fellowship Hall - 2880 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights District 5: Grace Lutheran Church’s Fellowship Hall - 3830 Gomer Street, Yorktown Heights Districts 6 and 35: Elks Lodge - 590 Waverly Road, Yorktown Heights Districts 7, 15, 16, 26, 31, and 34: Albert A. Capellini Community and Cultural Center Gym - 1974 Commerce Street, Yorktown Districts 8, 18, 30, and 43: Walter Panas High School - Cafe - 300 Croton Avenue, Cortlandt Manor Districts 9, 22, 25, and 41: United Methodist Church at Shrub Oak - Parish Hall -1176 E Main Street, Shrub Oak Districts 10, 14, 23, 24, 27, 36, and 42: Jefferson Village Community Room - 3480 Hill Boulevard, Yorktown Heights Districts 20 and 39: Sparkle Lake Service Building - 176 Granite Springs Road,Yorktown Heights District 21 and 40: Copper Beech Middle School - 3401 Old Yorktown Road, Yorktown Heights Visit the Westchester County Board of Election at citizenparticipation.westchestergov.com or call (914) 995-5700 for more information. You can also contact the Yorktown Town Clerk’s office at (914) 962-8152 or [email protected]. Supervisor special election voting information How to vote early, and where to vote on Special Election Day CANDIDATES FROM PAGE 1 SEE CANDIDATES PAGE 8
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PAGE 8 – YORKTOWN NEWS APRIL 11 - APRIL 24, 2024 for the future. That’s what I’ll deliver for all of our residents.” Lachterman, who has been performing the supervisor’s duties as deputy, said his record in town government showed his ability to build partnerships. “In the eight years I’ve been [on the Town Board], we’ve worked collaboratively with all branches of government and all different parties,” Lachterman said. “That’s what government should be... There’s so much difference and so many opinions. We listen to each other, we hear each other, we have the debates, and under my administration, we are doing that talking in public.” After those opening remarks, the two moderators Renee Fogarty (chosen by the Democrats) and RoseMarie Panio (chosen by the Republicans) asked a series of questions, including some from constituents. Topics included the pros and cons of having a one-party (all-Republican) Town Board, the ongoing revisions to Yorktown’s ATV and Ethics laws, and affordable senior housing. The candidates also debated the value of experience in government vs. the fresh perspective an outsider might bring. Mirchandani said that the all-GOP Town Board doesn’t reflect the balanced affiliation of registered voters in the town. “We have a pretty even split in town, and it’s not reflected on our current Town Board,” she said. “It’s important to have adequate representation in decision-making.” Lachterman, however, noted that he had served on Town Boards with Democrats and defended the current board’s accomplishments and openness to input from all sides. “We are here where the rubber hits the ground,” Lachterman said. “Our decisions are all nuts and bolts decisions...It doesn’t matter if you’re a Republican, a Democrat, or a duck.” To a question about whether a firsttime office-holder like Mirchandani would bring a new perspective to the board, Lachterman said everyone brings a fresh idea to the table whether they have municipal experience or not. He added that he gained experience working in his businesses. Mirchandani countered that while government experience is relevant, sitting on the board doesn’t by itself qualify someone for the position. “It’s not just the doing of the day-today,” she said. “It’s having a vision for the future.” Residents submitted questions on topics ranging from the complaints filed by both candidates through the Westchester County Fair Campaign Practices Committee (see In Case You Missed It, page 47), construction for new businesses and developments vs. filling empty retail spaces in town, and term limits for Town Board members. In response to the question regarding the Campaign Practices Committee complaints, Mirchandani acknowledged that she spoke at her campaign launch about a complaint she had filed against Lachterman, and said she hadn’t realized doing so was out of bounds. Mirchandani’s complaint was ultimately rejected. Lachterman filed a counter-complaint about the public disclosure, which was upheld. When asked to explain her complaint, Mirchandani called Lachterman’s appearance on Yorktown’s official website misleading because it made him look like the supervisor. Lachterman said he has never referred to himself as supervisor and that the page clearly says “Deputy Supervisor,” and he said that the messaging on the town’s website is appropriate. Another resident-submitted question queried new construction vs. reviving existing but vacant buildings in town. Mirchandani cited the 485-b Tax Exemption Law (which offers tax incentives for commercial business or industrial property developers) and said that “refocusing” the law to reward redevelopment rather than new development would benefit the town. Lachterman said that construction by new businesses opening in Yorktown will create a climate encouraging improvements to existing businesses and vacant properties. Find links to the debate video streams at News.HalstonMedia.com/sections/ yorktown-news. Candidates Ed Lachterman (R) and Jann Mirchandani (D) sat for a debate at Yorktown Stage PHOTO: SOPHIA CASELNOVA CANDIDATES FROM PAGE 6
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PAGE 12 – YORKTOWN NEWS APRIL 11 - APRIL 24, 2024 lockout proactive, said it lasted only a few minutes, and confirmed that no Yorktown students or staff were involved. He thanked the Yorktown PD for their “excellent communication with our schools” and praised the administrative team’s efforts to “ensure student and staff safety.” For the alleged attack, Lewis is facing two counts of assault in the second degree, a class D felony that applies to a person over age 18 intentionally causing physical injury to a person less than seven years old. He is also facing two counts of endangering the welfare of a child, a class A misdemeanor, and criminal obstruction of breathing, a class A misdemeanor. Lewis is facing additional charges for damaging police property while in custody. Police said that around 2 p.m. on the day of his arrest, Lewis ripped out phone wires in the Yorktown PD’s booking room, breaking a police phone. He also scratched words into the paint on a booking room door. For this, he was also charged with two counts of criminal mischief in the fourth degree, a class A misdemeanor. Lewis was unable to post bond for the assault charges and was remanded to the Westchester County Jail was is due to appear in Yorktown Justice Court on April 11 at 6 p.m. “The physical injuries suffered by the children are not life-threatening,” Noble said. “We thank the members of the Yorktown Volunteer Ambulance Corps and Empress Paramedics for helping us [and] the family. There is no threat to the community. All responding members of YPD performed their duties in an exemplary manner.” ATTACK FROM PAGE 4 Donate Blood With supplies short, the American Red Cross and New York Blood Center are organizing multiple blood drives at Jefferson Valley Mall, 650 Lee Blvd in Yorktown Heights. Upcoming dates include Monday, April 15, Monday, April 29 noon-6 p.m. (New York Blood Center); Saturday, May 4, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (American Red Cross). Other locations include Crystal Hall Somers Community Center, Monday, April 22, 1-7 p.m., and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Sunday, May 5, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. (both New York Blood Center). Visit donate.nybc.org/donor/ schedules for more information about these and other donation opportunities. BOCES Career Event BOCES is hosting a Career & Technical Education Regional Union Information Event on Wednesday, April 17 from 5:30- 7:30 p.m. at BOCES Main Tech Center, 200 BOCES Drive, in Yorktown Heights. Learn about trades like architecture, carpentry, electricity, HVAC, masonry, plumbing, urban forestry, and welding, and enjoy food, music, entertainment, and more. Union reps and experts in their respective fields will be onhand to share their knowledge. For more information, contact MCrea@ pnwboces.org. ‘Chicago’ Comes to Lakeland The Lakeland High School Drama Club is presenting the musical “Chicago for Teens” on Friday, April 19 at 7:30 p.m. with two shows on Saturday, April 20 (1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.) at the Lakeland High School Auditorium, 1349 East Main St. in Shrub Oak. For more information and to buy tickets, visit wignwhiskers.com. Mobile Shredder On Friday, April 26 from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Yorktown residents can utilize the mobile shredder during its pop up at Shrub Oak Park, Sunnyside St. Shrub Oak. Each resident may bring a maximum of 4 file boxes, approximately 10” by 12” by 15” in size and all paper must be free of clips, bindings, folders and files; no bound or hardcover ledger books are allowed. Mother’s Day Plant Sale On May 11, visit the parking lot across from Suburban Wine and Spirits (379 Downing Drive in Yorktown Heights) for plants with the garden club of Yorktown for Mother’s Day. From 7 a.m.-2p.m., they will be selling perennials, annuals, tree, saplings, hanging baskets, container, collections, deer resistant natives, and more. There will also be a native plant information table for advice on planning your garden. Spelling Bee Cover Care Centers Annual Team Spelling Bee fundraiser is set for Wednesday, May 15, at 5:30 p.m. at the Centennial Golf Club in Carmel. The entry fee of $50/player for this “fun fundraiser” helps support the community-based mental health and substance use services of CoveCare Center. Three team trophies will be awarded. To sponsor or register, visit the link covecarecenter. org/2024-spelling-bee. Knights of Columbus Knights of Columbus Fr. LaFarge Council 4012 Yorktown Heights is dedicated to the principles of charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism. The Council helps at local Special Olympics events, collects and delivers food for area food pantries, donates festive meals for Veterans at Montrose VA Hospital, provides coats for needy children, and participates in Town of Yorktown community activities. If you can spare a few hours a month to do charitable work or to raise funds for charitable efforts and would like to share comradeship with other Catholic GREEN FROM PAGE 4 SEE GREEN PAGE 42 LOCATIONS: Baldwin Place • 44 Route 118 • (845) 628-7900 Croton Falls • 1 Center St • (914) 769-3206 Find out why Joe Ferone of Proper Service needs to be YOUR Go-To Automotive Service Center! YOUR FAMILY CAR CARE CENTER For over 100 years of combined auto experience, Joe Ferone and his sta of Proper Service have been serving the community, creating relationships and building a remarkable company with an amazing team JOE FERONE, owner of employees!
APRIL 11 - APRIL 24, 2024 YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 13 While spring brings on warmer temperatures, longer days, and blooming foliage, it can also bring on seasonal allergies. With preventative measures and treatment, people can find ways to lessen bothersome allergy symptoms. What causes seasonal allergies? When the body’s immune system reacts to something in the environment, seasonal allergies can develop. They usually occur during spring/summer due to the presence of specific types of vegetation (e.g., trees, flowers, grass). What are some of the common symptoms of seasonal allergies? Common symptoms of allergies include itchy/watery eyes, runny nose, congestion and sneezing. Asthma attacks may also occur in people who suffer from asthma and in those who are triggered by pollen. How can you prevent/lessen your allergy symptoms? Some common treatments for allergies include taking oral antihistamines and nasal corticosteroids. Reducing exposure to allergens/avoiding allergen triggers can also greatly reduce allergy symptoms. The CDC recommends: • Avoid touching your eyes while outside • Wash your hands when you go back inside • Keep windows closed during pollen season • Use high-efficiency filters in your home’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system Changing seasons brings woes for those suffering from allergies Scan the QR code or visit east.optum.com Optum Medical Care, P.C. (“Optum Medical Care”) is a physician owned and led practice having complete authority for all medical decision-making and patient care through its physicians and other licensed professionals. Optum, through its owned management organizations, provides non-clinical administrative services to support Optum Medical Care and its physicians. Neither Optum nor its management companies employs, engages, or supervises physicians or other licensed professionals, or determines or sets the methods, standards, or conduct of the practice of medicine or health care provided by Optum Medical Care or by any of its licensed professionals. “Part of Optum” reflects that Optum Medical Care is part of Optum’s effort to support forward-thinking physician practices in helping their patients live healthier lives. Optum is a registered trademark of Optum, Inc. in the U.S. and other jurisdictions. All other brand or product names are the property of their respective owners. Because we are continuously improving our products and services, Optum reserves the right to change specifications without prior notice. Optum is an equal opportunity employer. © 2024 Optum, Inc. All rights reserved. 04/24 BY TINA CORNISH-LAURIA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CAREERS SUPPORT SOLUTIONS Michael Moreira is a true CAREERS success story! Michael has worked at Lowe’s in Yorktown for more than two years, where his strong work ethic and positive attitude earned him the Service With a Smile Award at our Annual Anniversary Celebration in 2023. He also became a Safety Hero in 2022 and in 2023 he was named a entor and began to train other employees. CAREERS Support Solutions is a not-for-profit organization whose fundamental goal is to help individuals with disabilities in Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess counties achieve the satisfaction of sustained, gainful employment at no cost to them, their families or employers. Michael is one of many to find long-term employment through its programs, and his family is thrilled with his progress. “CAREERS Support Solutions helped guide Michael with employment while taking his interests into consideration,” said his mother, Michelle Moreira. “With the support of CAREERS, Michael is thriving with great success. We are grateful to be associated with such an amazing organization.” His journey with CAREERS started in August 2018 when he was a junior at Putnam Valley High School. Michael enrolled in our High School Transition Program and after he completed workforce readiness classes, we placed him in a rotating internship at New York-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital in Cortlandt Manor. During his junior and senior years of high school, Michael learned valuable job skills while working in several different departments at the hospital. Our staff provided job coaching and support during his internship which he successfully completed. When COVID hit in 2020, Michael was finishing high school and looking for a job – a challenging task for anyone in the early months of the pandemic. Our dedicated Employment Specialists worked with him during this difficult time to help him further develop his job skills and create a plan to find employment. In June 2021 we got him a job at Lowe’s in Yorktown where we provided on-the-job coaching to get him stabilized enough for us to continue providing ongoing support. Michael has been a valued Lowe’s employee ever since, taking on more responsibilities over the years and recently completed Learning Path Training to be a Security Ambassador. We are very proud of Michael’s accomplishments and will continue to provide the on-the-job support he needs to remain successfully employed for the long term. CAREERS is hosting its Comedy Night fundraiser on Friday, April 12. Learn more at careerssupportsolutions.org/ careers-comedy-show-2024. Article courtesy of CAREERS Support Solutions How CAREERS Helped Michael Moreira Find Success at Yorktown Lowe’s Michael Moreira (pictured here with his Employment Specialist Rebecca Appleyard) receives the 2023 Service With a Smile Award. PHOTOS COURTESY OF CAREERS SUPPORT SOLUTIONS Michael Moreira was made a mentor at Yorktown Lowe’s
118 N. BEDFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 ©2024 HALSTON MEDIA, LLC Letters to the editor and op-ed submissions may be edited. The views and opinions expressed in letters and op-eds are not necessarily those of Yorktown News or its affiliates. Submissions must include a phone number and address for verification. Not all letters and op-eds will necessarily be published. Letters and op-eds which cannot be verified or are anonymous will not be published. Please send your submissions to the editor by e-mail at [email protected]. For more information, call the editor at (914) 302-5830 BRETT FREEMAN, PUBLISHER EMILE MENASCHÉ, EDITOR TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL, CREATIVE DIRECTOR Editorial Office: (914) 302-5830 [email protected] PAGE 14 – YORKTOWN NEWS APRIL 11 - APRIL 24, 2024 A few short weeks ago, we told you about the newly-formed Empire State Local News Coalition. Halston Media Group is proud to be a member of this fast-growing group of over 150 New York local news outlets that have joined forces to protect local journalism across the state. The work of our coalition has raised awareness of the importance of local journalism as well as the challenges facing the local news industry. (New York has lost half of its newsrooms since 2004!) We are grateful to communities across the state who have united behind us. In just the past month, we rallied in Westchester, where locals were stunned by the abrupt closure of three community newspapers. We went directly to Albany to appeal to lawmakers and where we also rallied with elected officials from both the senate and assembly. Numerous localities have adopted resolutions expressing their support for legislation that would support local journalism, and more municipal resolutions are in the pipeline. Even unconventional allies like Microsoft have joined our calls to save local news. Thanks to these collective efforts, the Local Journalism Sustainability Act – which would provide tax credits to local news organizations for retaining and creating newsroom jobs – was included in the State Senate’s recent budget proposal for fiscal year 2025. This is a key step for inclusion in the state’s final budget, which is currently being negotiated by the Senate, Assembly and Governor Hochul. However, there is a lot of work to be done over the next few days, when the final budget will likely be announced, to ensure the bill is actually included in the state’s final budget. It is crucial that the Local Journalism Sustainability Act is included; otherwise, communities throughout the state risk thousands of newsroom jobs being lost and even more important stories going untold. The Local Journalism Sustainability Act is sponsored by NYS Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal with the bipartisan support of Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner and more than 70 co-sponsors. As newspapers shutter and layoffs roil the industry, the bill is a necessary measure for incentivizing job creation, returning reporters to many of the state’s emptying newsrooms. The bill is content-neutral and designed to ensure that truly local news outlets will receive this assistance. The leadership of the Legislature’s Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Caucus has also endorsed our bill, which is a major testament to the fact that this bill will improve access to news for all communities. New Yorkers are standing with local news, and now lawmakers must answer the people’s call to save community journalism. To get the Local Journalism Sustainability Act across the finish line, lawmakers must hear from you about why our newspaper matters (and why our friendly competitors also matter) and why this bill is meaningful to you and your family. So, if keeping local news alive in our state is important to you, please reach out to Governor Hochul and your local representatives to let them know you stand with local news. Budget negotiations are wrapping up imminently – the time to act is now! Time to act is now Support the Local Journalism Sustainability Act EDITORIAL Support the New York Local Journalism Sustainability Act Contact Governor Kathy Hochul: 518-474-8390 Contact Senator Pete Harckham: 518-455-2340 Contact Assemblyman Matt Slater: 518-455-5783 Contact Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg: 518-455-5348 Our newspaper is a proud member of the Empire State Local News Coalition: support the coalition at SaveNYLocalNews.com. When the Town Board of Yorktown – Deputy Supervisor Ed Lachterman and Councilpersons Sergio Esposito, Luciana Haughwout and Patrick Murphy – appeared in front of the former Kmart in Yorktown Green on March 28 to announce that clothing store TJ Maxx, discounter Five Below, and crafts retailer Michael’s would be moving in to that vacant space, there followed the familiar conversations on social media, fueled by residents understandably curious for more information. Commenters eagerly shared their opinions about the announcement and offered up suggestions for the types of stores they’d like to see put down stakes in the Town of Yorktown. As the Chamber of Commerce for Yorktown, we appreciate that people want to know as much as possible about what’s going on in their own town. With that in mind, we thought it would be a good idea to share information with you on how we see our role as a pivotal part of the local economy. On occasion, the Chamber will field calls from folks asking what we did to prevent a store from leaving town or what we’re doing to encourage major retailers and chain restaurants (like a family steakhouse) to What’s in store for Yorktown commerce? BRUCE APAR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE VICE PRESIDENT SEE APARPAGE 15
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That’s what our town is made of. 1201196 State Farm, Bloomington, IL George Lucciola, Agent 1885 Commerce Street Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 Bus: 914-962-3030 [email protected] State Farm® has a long heritage of helping out in the community. That’s why I’m proud to support Yorktown Youth Sports. Get to a better State® . Community starts with neighbors who care. That’s what our town is made of. 1201196 State Farm, Bloomington, IL Ge18YorBugeoState Farm® has a long heritage of helping out in the community. That’s why I’m proud to support Yorktown Youth Sports. Get to a better State® . yho That’s what our town is made of. 1201196 State Farm, Bloomington, IL George Lucciola, Agent 1885 Commerce Street Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 Bus: 914-962-3030 [email protected] State Farm® has a long heritage of helping out in the community. That’s why I’m proud to support Yorktown Youth Sports. Get to a better State® Community . starts with neighbors who care. That’s what our town is made of. 1201196 State Farm, Bloomington, IL George Lucciola, Agent 1885 Commerce Street Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 Bus: 914-962-3030 [email protected] State Farm® has a long heritage of helping out in the community. That’s why I’m proud to support Yorktown Youth Sports. Get to a better State® . Community starts with neighbors who care. That’s what our town is made of. State Farm® has a long heritage of helping out in the community. That’s why I’m proud to support Yorktown. Get to a better State®. APAR FROM PAGE 14 become part of our town. Chamber President Karen Trendell, who makes herself readily available to answer whatever questions are put to the Chamber, clarifies that “Some people will think we can control who’s leaving and who’s coming. We’re here to support existing local commerce and facilitate relationships that serve the needs of our member businesses in Yorktown. If someone is looking for an exterminator or plumber, they’ll come to us. Or someone who wants to open a business. Those are the things we can help with. “What we can’t do is modify rents or otherwise insert ourselves into the operations or financial dynamics of a business. That’s for business owners and their legal and financial advisors to manage. While the Town government at its discretion can choose to directly work with developers, landlords and store owners, that’s not our role, as we are not part of town government.” The Chamber also can share general information that’s available to anyone willing to do some online research. By way of example, one retailer whose name tends to pop up as a favorite of many shoppers is Target, reportedly the seventh largest retailer in the world. Comments will be posted on the order of “Why can’t Yorktown bring a Target to town?” If it only were as simple as that question makes it sound. Of course, it’s not. By way of an exercise, we surfed the internet to glean some sense of what factors are in play for a major chain like Target to consider opening a location in our town. The process is known in retailing lingo as “site selection.” It is a complicated and lengthy protocol that increasingly taps into the algorithms of sophisticated software models for granular data analysis, to ensure the sites selected have optimal probability of sustaining predictable and highly profitable bottom lines. According to its website, out of four locations Target is poised to open in the State of New York, three are in New York City and one is in the suburban enclave of Lake Success, situated in the Town of North Hempstead on Long Island. To the extent population density is a key criterion of site selection, compared to Yorktown’s approximately 36,000 inhabitants, North Hempstead is about six times our size, with some 230,000 residents. But what about the very modest size of Mount Kisco, home of the Target store closest to Yorktown? Even if you factor in Kisco’s contiguous towns of New Castle and Bedford, their combined population is roughly comparable to Yorktown’s, so population would not seem to be a deciding factor in why Mount Kisco and why not Yorktown as a Target location. However, what conceivably could be a deciding factor is detectable in this statement on the merchant’s website: “There’s a Target store within 10 miles of most doorsteps in America.” According to GPS app Waze, the linear distance from Yorktown to Mount Kisco (as the crow flies) is seven miles, so might it be that we’re too close to that existing Target to warrant having another one in our backyard? Another observation is that, compared to Yorktown’s commerce being spread across five hamlets in a sprawling geography of 40 square miles – making us the largest Westchester town by that metric – to what extent does Mount Kisco’s proximity to major arteries Saw Mill Parkway and Route 684, and the convenience of its retaildense, lengthy strand of Route 117 tip the scales in its favor? Another key factor is the shopper persona. According to commercial real estate specialist Joe Killinger, writing on LinkedIn, “Before site search and selection even begins, major retail chains have already defined their target demographic.” OK, fair enough; so what is Target’s target demographic? According to finance website The Motley Fool, “The typical Target shopper is a suburban mother between 35 and 44 years of age. The typical Target customer also has some college education and a median household income of $80,000.” (median = half of households above that figure and half below it). Yorktown easily fits into that demographic box, with plenty of shoppers in those age and income ranges. Even so, the weight of evidence suggests Yorktown at the moment is not a prime target for Target. There’s good news nonetheless, not only with the national retailers coming to Yorktown Green, but also imminent openings by Mr. Softee, Nathan’s, Crumbl Cookies bakery, and, while not official at this writing, word on the street is that there could be a multi-million dollar makeover of the entire Triangle Shopping Center in Yorktown Heights. Bruce Apar is vice president of the Yorktown Chamber of Commerce.
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The piece discussed several of Yorktown’s neighboring communities, underscoring the economic advantages that come with having walkable downtown areas. For instance, Peekskill was awarded a $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative grant from New York State in 2021, which has since spurred a surge of new locally-owned restaurants and shops opening up in the town. A suburban community, like Yorktown, can also benefit from improving the walkability of our hamlets. Walkable communities offer two key advantages — economic benefits and a stronger sense of community. On the economic side, these areas tend to see a surge in foot traffic and spending. Residents and visitors alike are drawn to the convenience and charm of being able to stroll from shop to shop or grab a bite to eat without having to deal with traffic and parking. This makes walkable downtowns attractive to millennials and young professionals when deciding where to live and work. Additionally, walkable areas require less investment in carcentric infrastructure like roads and parking, allowing towns to allocate resources more efficiently. The local businesses that thrive in walkable communities also help keep more tax dollars circulating in the local economy, which can help keep residential taxes lower. The community as a whole also benefits from increased social interaction. Walkable downtowns encourage chance encounters and casual interactions between residents, fostering a stronger sense of community. By promoting walking and physical activity, walkable downtowns can lead to improved public health outcomes, reducing obesity, cardiovascular disease, and other health issues (arguably also a macroeconomic benefit by lessening the strain on our medical system). Walkable downtowns reduce reliance on cars, leading to lower greenhouse gas emissions and a more sustainable environment. A thriving, walkable downtown can become a source of civic pride and a defining feature of a community’s identity, strengthening a sense of place and belonging. First and foremost we need to address the many vacant and blighted buildings. Overhauling our 485-b tax exemption law would be a significant first step. Utilizing tax incentives to support redevelopment efforts and green initiatives will drive the type of growth we want to see in our community while putting an end to tax giveaways for developments that do not match our goals. Our current tax exemption policy doesn’t make any distinctions. Right now, any commercial property improvements automatically receive a 50% exemption on the added property value. This exemption then decreases by 5% each year over 10 years. The problem is, this applies equally to national retail chains that choose locations based on demographics and traffic patterns, not municipal intervention. Essentially, it’s a tax giveaway that shifts the burden onto residents, while turning Yorktown into more of a generic strip mall environment - moving us further away from the welcoming, walkable community we want to foster. This indiscriminate policy should be eliminated. Establishing a “vacant building registry” with fees attached would eliminate the tax write-offs that building owners currently receive for leaving properties vacant. This would encourage them to either lease out those spaces or sell the buildings. Other communities in the county have implemented similar programs, which have helped drive progress. However, our Town Board has so far been unwilling to take such steps. Our community has access to several business incubators including Westchester County’s Launch 1000 program and Ossining Innovates. We should be building relationships with these, and similar, organizations to create an environment that lends itself to local, small, businesses and entrepreneurial growth. Yorktown can be that destination. We cannot sit and wait, in some instances for a decade or more, for national chains to come to town. While still a benefit for the Town, national chains care very little about the wants and needs of a community and will come when, and if, they choose. These announcements make for good press in the short-term, but municipal action is not the driving force and ultimately may set us on a path diverging from our longer-term goals. In addition, if we want to encourage outside investment, we must begin investing in ourselves. We could use some of the $22 million in excess fund balance to begin the streetscape project that was announced years ago but has gone nowhere. Sewer expansion and flood mitigation are also worthy investments for our excess fund balance and show our commitment to being responsible environmental stewards. The Town Board acknowledges the challenges involved but has yet to present a clear, actionable plan to address these issues. We can invest in projects that will ultimately cut costs and lessen our carbon footprint by solarizing municipal buildings. Our neighbors in Croton completed a solar installation on the roof of its firehouse. It provides the power needed to run the firehouse and uses heat pumps to heat as well as cool the facility. Doing so will replace most of the fuel oil presently used. The entire cost of the project was supported by grant money. Our Town Board approved a project in 2022 to reroof the Albert A. Capellini Community & Cultural Center. Unfortunately, they failed to secure the needed certificate of appropriateness for the historic building. They also missed a perfect opportunity to include solarization to reduce future energy costs. Adding electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at destinations around town could attract more visitors. As EVs and plug-in hybrid vehicles become more common, these charging stations will encourage travelers along the Taconic Parkway to stop and patronize local businesses - to dine, shop, and explore - rather than bypassing our community for other towns that offer this convenience. Revitalizing Yorktown’s hamlet centers to be more walkable and vibrant would be highly beneficial, both economically and socially. A walkable Yorktown would allow us to capitalize on what makes our town special - our unique history, abundant greenspaces, and small-town character. This, in turn, would help grow our local economy. None of this is easy. It won’t happen overnight. But it won’t happen at all without a plan that focuses on our community’s interests over private interests. Jann Mirchandani is a candidate for Town Supervisor in next week’s special election. Revitalizing Yorktown requires a vision and a plan JANN MIRCHANDANI GUEST COLUMNIST
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PAGE 18 – YORKTOWN NEWS OPINION APRIL 11 - APRIL 24, 2024 We see you here. What’s our greatest asset at The Bristal Assisted Living communities? It’s the lifetime of interests and experiences you bring to it. After all, that’s what makes you special. A caring team that spends the time getting to know you so you can continue nurturing, sharing and exploring those interests? Well, that’s what makes us special, too. Schedule your visit today and see for yourself. THE BRISTAL AT ARMONK | 914.266.3550 THE BRISTAL AT WHITE PLAINS | 914.485.7020 thebristal.com Licensed by the State Department of Health. Eligible for Most Long Term Care Policies. Equal Housing Opportunity. Independent Living | Assisted Living | Memory Care Editor’s Note: The Letters to the Editor section is a sampling of the letters we received for this edition. We couldn’t fit every letter. To read the balance of the letters submitted, visit the Letters to the Editor section at News. HalstonMedia.com. Lachterman’s Town Board colleagues give him their full endorsement Dear Editor, Ed Lachterman is truly an amazing individual whose dedication, spirit and enthusiasm for the Town of Yorktown is self-evident, but it goes beyond that. To run a town the size of Yorktown takes experience and that’s what I want to focus on for a moment. Ed has been an elected official for more than eight years and has been an active member of our community for more than 25 years. Ed was a YAC Coach, a member of the Sons of The American Legion, president of the Lions Club and on the board of the Yorktown Chamber of Commerce. Councilwoman Luciana Haughwout often speaks of Ed Lachtermans’ deeprooted relationships with the people of this town and Councilman Pat Murphy often speaks of Lachterman’s vast institutional knowledge that he has garnered through his many years of volunteerism and public service. I will tell you that Ed Lachterman is, indeed, a true public servant. I personally have been working with Ed for over 10 years, first as fellow board members on the Yorktown Chamber of Commerce, fighting for the success of our small business community. Ed is now and has always been a fierce and staunch advocate of our business community. Lately Ed and I have been colleagues on the Town Board, once again fighting for the needs and well-being of all the citizens of Yorktown. I know I can speak for Councilwoman Luciana Haughwout and Councilman Patrick Murphy when I say that Deputy Supervisor Ed Lachterman has our full support and is a hard-working individual with the experience, dedication, love and institutional knowledge to lead our beloved town into the future. It is who Yorktown needs, and there simply is no one better! -Sergio Esposito, Councilman Town of Yorktown Mirchandani supports small business and non-profits Dear Editor, I am writing in support of Jann Mirchandani for Yorktown supervisor. Since moving to Yorktown nearly 20 years ago, Jann has become a wellknown and passionate advocate for small businesses and nonprofits in the community. Jann has 10 years of experience in the financial sector and 25 years of experience as a small business owner. She has mentored numerous small business owners formally through the Ossining Innovates business incubator program as well as informally through her extensive professional network. She is an active member of the Business Council of Westchester and the Association of Development officers. It is in this capacity that she works to connect business owners and nonprofit leaders with the resources they need to thrive. She currently serves on the Executive Board of the Greater Hudson Valley Council Boy Scouts of America as the Council Commissioner, the first female to hold this position in the Council. She previously served on the Council Merger Task Force, responsible for completing a feasibility study and ultimately working to oversee the merger between the Westchester-Putnam Council and the Hudson Valley Council. Jann’s experience as a small business owner and years of service on nonprofit boards provide her with the leadership skills Yorktown needs to live up to its motto “Progress with Preservation.” Jann will work to: • Develop a strategy to upgrade our aging water mains and sewer systems and allocate monies from the fund balance to advance this initiative; • Reevaluate tax exemptions to businesses to ensure the tax burden for commercial development is not borne by residential taxpayers; • Acknowledge the science of climate change and our responsibility to reduce fossil fuel consumption by developing plans to decrease our consumption; • Foster entrepreneurship with resources to help them thrive in Yorktown; • Fight to improve Yorktown government’s ethical standards; • Eliminate wasteful government spending; Jann has been endorsed by Working Families Party, Sierra Club, Eleanor’s Legacy, Southern Westchester Action Committee, Women Democrats of Westchester and the Yorktown Democratic Committee. I believe that Jann Mirchandani will be an outstanding Yorktown supervisor and strongly endorse her candidacy. -Rama Iyengar Yorktown Lachterman committed to sustainability Dear Editor, I am writing to highlight Ed Lachterman’s dedication to sustainable infrastructure in Yorktown. His commitment to securing, repairing, and maintaining our existing fixtures showcases his deep LETTERS SEE LETTERSPAGE 20
APRIL 11 - APRIL 24, 2024 YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 19 I n recent years many major banks have become more restrictive on how they will allow accounts to be opened and the title of said accounts. For example, many clients have advised that some large banks will not allow accounts for a trust to be opened where there are two or more CoTrustees. They also have decided not to honor a Power of Attorney that requires the agents to act together even though it is explicitly permitted by law. I recently personally experienced a major bank not being able to title an account in trust for three children in each of their names … “in equal shares per stirpes.” Thus, allowing that if a child did not survive the owner of the account that the child’s share would be distributed to their surviving “issue,” being, children and/or grandchildren, outright, in equal shares. I was advised by the bank officer that their computer system did not permit the designation… “in equal share per stirpes” to be entered. When I explained to the bank officer that without such a designation being made, if a child did not survive the account owner, their share may not go to their children, but to their “estate” or to their surviving siblings, I was advised that on the death of the account owner, the issue of account beneficiaries would be handled by the bank’s… “decedent processing team.” This did not give me a great deal of comfort, especially since the client wanted the account to pass to her bloodline and not to the spouses of her children. She was concerned that if the account only went to her surviving children, there was no guarantee they would give a pre-deceased child’s share to his or her children surviving. Interestingly, I have not encountered these issues with the smaller regional banks that we work with or brokerage firms. They regularly open the accounts titled the way the client wishes, if legally permissible. In conclusion, as I have said many times, the details are very important and clearly when opening an “in trust for” or “payable on death” account at a large bank, the details are critical. Anthony J. Enea is the managing partner of Enea, Scanlan and Sirignano, LLP of White Plains, N.Y. He focuses his practice on Wills, Trusts, Estates and Elder Law. Anthony is the Past Chair of the Elder Law and Special Needs Section of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA), and is the past Chair of the 50+ Section of the NYSBA. He is a Past President and Founding member of the New York Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA). Anthony is also the Immediate Past President of the Westchester County Bar Foundation and a Past President of the Westchester County Bar Association. He is also fluent in Italian. He can be reached at 914-948-1500 or a.enea@ esslawfirm.com. Titling of an ‘In Trust for’ account at a large bank may pose a challenge! ANTHONY J. ENEA GUEST CORNER Interestingly, I have not encountered these issues with the smaller regional banks that we work with or brokerage firms.’ -Anthony J. Enea, managing partner Enea, Scanlan and Sirignano, LLP FOCUS ON ELDER LAW
PAGE 20 – YORKTOWN NEWS OPINION APRIL 11 - APRIL 24, 2024 LETTERS FROM PAGE 18 understanding of the importance of sustainable development. Ed recognizes that before we can implement new green options, we must first ensure that our current infrastructure is up to date. By prioritizing sustainability and execution, he sets a strong foundation for longlasting change. In a world driven by narratives and quick fixes, Ed’s focus on executing ideas for the intent of lasting into the future is truly commendable. He stays true to the work done by his experience, avoiding empty promises and instead delivering tangible actions. Ed’s dedication to sustainable infrastructure goes beyond just maintenance. He actively supports the implementation of green options and sustainable practices that will benefit our community in the long run. By staying true to his commitment, he sets an example for us all. Let us rally behind Ed Lachterman’s dedication to sustainable infrastructure. Together we can build a vibrant and environmentally conscious Yorktown that will thrive for years to come. -Lynette Waterhouse Yorktown Loyal Republicans can vote Democrat on the local level Dear Editor, I am writing as a concerned Yorktown resident to urge Republicans to look beyond party affiliation when voting in our upcoming special election for Town Supervisor this April 16, and consider voting for Jann Mirchandani. While you may agree with the national Republican Party on their platform, the reality is that these topics have little relevance to the core responsibilities of town governance. Our local leaders are tasked with ensuring reliable public services, maintaining infrastructure and promoting sustainable development. They should not be legislating on partisan flashpoints. The current Town Board has fallen woefully short on its basic duties to Yorktown residents. They awarded a crucial garbage contract to an ill-equipped political ally, leaving us with unacceptable lapses in service. Our aging infrastructure continues to crumble with no coherent plan to address it beyond patchwork quick fixes. And rampant overdevelopment is degrading our community’s character and quality of life—often greased by tax breaks, fee waivers and other incentives for their developer donors at the expense of Yorktown’s residents. In short, ideology has trumped competence. Political favors have superseded responsible governance. And the needs of Yorktown citizens have taken a back seat to personal ties and ambitions. Yorktown cannot afford to let national party allegiances blind us any longer. Because no matter how fervently you may back Republican values, if we keep electing local Republicans who neglect their fundamental duties to our town, we are only hurting ourselves as taxpayers. This April, we have a choice for real change in the form of Jann Mirchandani, who has outlined a substantive agenda to strengthen ethics laws, rein in excessive development, protect our town’s character and invest in long-overdue infrastructure improvements using Yorktown’s ample fund balance. For far too long, blind party loyalty has enabled the current leadership’s glaring shortcomings and misplaced priorities. It’s time we look beyond the Rs and Ds and elect the most qualified, ethical public servants who will finally make Yorktown’s interests—not personal interests—the top priority. Our community deserves better than cronyism and incompetence. This election, I urge all voters, Republicans, Democrats, and independents alike, to put Yorktown first and vote for the candidate who will serve all of us best. -Peter Cleary Yorktown Vote for Lachterman to end one-party government throughout New York State Dear Editor, Considering the current state of New York government, Jann Mirchandani’s claim that she is running against one-party rule in Yorktown should raise more than a few eyebrows. Yorktown is not isolated and is, in fact, part of a greater whole. New York has a Democrat governor and Democrat attorney general. A Democrat super majority control both the New York State Assembly and Senate. The Westchester County Legislature is also controlled by Democrats. New York City, Albany, Rochester and Buffalo have Democrat mayors. New York has one-party rule top to bottom. Electing Jann Mirchandani would only further entrench one-party rule. Ed Lachterman is the bulwark against single party government. Throughout his years of experience, he has demonstrated willingness to listen to, consider and respond to all sides of an issue. If Jann Mirchandani truly wants to end one-party government, she should vote for Ed Lachterman. -Michael Capalbo Yorktown Lachterman has made Yorktown safer Dear Editor, As a retired New York City police officer, I respect the job that Ed Lachterman has done in his eight years on the Town Board and fully endorse him for the upcoming special supervisor election on April 16. On his eight years on the board, he has helped to add many improvements to the safety of our community and our schools. 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APRIL 11 - APRIL 24, 2024 OPINION YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 21 “A Hidden Gem…” –Westchester Magazine 100 Route 202 • Lincolndale, NY 10540 • (914) 245-5588 www.anglebrookgc.com • [email protected] Be a Member for a Day, Book Your Event Today! For All Your Catering Needs Banquets, Receptions & Golf Outings Birthdays, Anniversaries, & Graduations Small & Large Conference Rooms Spectacular Setting with Fine & Casual Dining Options Reduced Membership Rates Private club available for non-member functions a drone, School Resource Officers (SROs) in all elementary schools, APEX Virtual Reality Training Simulator, a second traffic safety officer, street conditions plain clothes officer, expansion of motorcycle unit, resolution recognizing Capt. Kenneth Sgroi Act of Kindness Day in Yorktown, campus courtyard improvement, new roof and air conditioning system at YPD, support in keeping YPD fleet updated so that officers can drive safe vehicles, support of National Night Out Police/Community Evening. He is also trying to bring body cams to our local police department. Lachterman has also contributed personally, donating massage gift certificates to our first responders during COVID and donating ice cream for the Yorktown Police Cops and Cones event. Lachterman has been on the Town Board during major storms, civil unrest and a pandemic. He has been here for multiple safe town and city awards. Ed has been a steady hand during times of uncertainty. He is the candidate we need for Yorktown. Make your vote count and vote for experience! Vote for Ed Lachterman for supervisor! -Tom Beyrer Sr. Yorktown Heights LETTERS FROM PAGE 20 I n the brilliant Netflix documentary “Turning Point,” there is a bone chilling account of a late-night phone call in 1979 to President Carter’s National Security Advisor, Zbigniew Brzezinski. Brzezinski is informed that 200 Soviet intercontinental ballistic missiles are headed to the United States. Moments later, a second call corrects the first, suggesting the number is in the thousands. Understanding the significance of what is about to happen, Brzezinski decides to not wake his wife but, rather, to let her die in her sleep. But no one dies; soon after those phone calls, it is discovered that a 49-cent chip malfunction was to blame for this false alarm. Tragedy is averted. In the years since, three similar false alarms on our side and at least one on the Soviet side have been revealed. We came close to the annihilation of the planet, all because of fluke malfunctions. Had we been plunged into World War III, would it have been because of chance (a fluke malfunction) or because it was our destiny? Some would argue that either way it would be due to fate, not chance. I am sure you have heard the expression, “it was his time” when someone passed away unexpectedly. Humans have long comforted themselves against the emotional impact of sad events by suggesting that it was a product of forces way beyond our control. No sense fretting about it, it was fate. On the other side of the ledger are those who believe that things regularly happen without rhyme or reason. Fate and chance are conflicting views that have been debated for centuries. Fate suggests that our lives are predetermined and that everything happens for a reason. Chance argues that life is predominantly random and unpredictable. Both perspectives have roots in ancient philosophical and religious beliefs, and each has implications for how we understand the world and our place in it. The concept of fate can be traced back to ancient Greek mythology, where the gods were believed to control the destinies of mortals. The idea of a predetermined fate has persisted throughout history. Many cultures have believed in some form of divine intervention or cosmic plan that guides the course of our lives. In this view, events unfold according to a predetermined script, and free will is merely an illusion. Proponents of the fate concept argue that there is a higher purpose or plan behind even the seemingly most random occurrences. On the other hand, the notion of a chaotic universe challenges the idea of a predetermined fate and emphasizes the role of randomness and unpredictability in our lives. This theory suggests that often events occur without any inherent purpose or design, and that the outcome of any given situation is simply the result of a series of random variables. This view rejects the notion of a grand plan or divine intervention and, instead, emphasizes the role of probability and statistical likelihood in shaping our experiences. The debate between fate and chance raises fundamental questions about the nature of reality and the extent of human agency. If fate is real, our lives are essentially predetermined, and our choices and actions are merely illusions playing out according to a predetermined script. If chance is the prevailing force in the universe, then our lives are the product of random occurrences, and our destinies are shaped by the roll of dice. As I referenced in my last column, “Nothing Happens for a Reason,” one of the key principles at play is the matter of moral and legal responsibility. If our actions are predetermined by fate, is it fair to hold individuals accountable for their actions? Conversely, if life is governed by chance, how can we make sense of concepts like justice and fairness in a world Fate versus chance The age-old debate continues JAMES MARTORANO MY PERSPECTIVE SEE MARTORANOPAGE 23
PAGE 22 – YORKTOWN NEWS OPINION APRIL 11 - APRIL 24, 2024 * Bring your obsolete computer, TV, laptop, monitor, VCR, keyboard, cell phone, etc. * Bring bags fi lled with unwanted clothing, shoes, rags, towels, bed sheets, blankets, etc. * Tires without rims can be dropped o for a $5.00 tire disposal fee. Refuse & Recycling Department • 2279 Crompond Road www.Yorktownny.org/refuserecycling Questions?: (914) 245-4438 KEEP YORKTOWN CLEAN & GREEN Volunteer for The Battle of Yorktown WAGE A WAR ON ROADSIDE LITTER! Since 1988 Yorktown residents have been battling the litter that defaces our community. The clean-up is always impressive, yet each year litter finds its way back to our roadsides… We can’t let our guard down! We need volunteers more than ever! Saturday, April 20, 2024 Call (914) 245-4438 to register Bags, Vests, & Litter Grabbers available (while supplies last) Yorktown’s Refuse & Recycling Department E-WASTE/TEXTILE/TIRE DROP OFF DAY (WEATHER PERMITTING) SATURDAY, APRIL 20th • 7:30AM – 2:30PM (In front of Police Station) Receiver of Taxes 914-962-5722 x212 363 Underhill Avenue 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 Monday through Friday TOWN OF YORKTOWN Town Tax Bill for Year 2024 The Town taxes are due and must be paid no later than April 30, 2024. (Last day to pay without penalty). Please note that the bill was mailed on March 29, 2024. Please call the Tax Office if you have not received your bill. Payment options: ➢ Payment in person: Town Hall Hours 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Drop box (gray box) available in back by the Town Hall entrance. ➢ Payment by mail Please be sure that all envelopes are postmarked by an official United States Post Office no later than April 30, 2024. ➢ On-line check payments Please refer to the “Tax Receiver” website at www.yorktownny.org to make payments on-line. Taxes must be postmarked no later than April 30, 2024 Are you one of the 8,100 taxpayers in either the Hallocks Mill or Peekskill sewer districts? If so, did you know that you’re not being charged fairly or equitably for the operation and maintenance (O&M) costs of the sewer collection system that services your home and neighborhood? Some homeowners are paying up to $400/ year on their water bill for the service, while others are paying only $16.33/year on their 2024 town tax bill. And some sewered taxpayers may not be paying anything. The wide disparity is because the 8,100 taxpayers are in five different “operating districts” and there are four different ways to calculate the charge. Do you know which operating district you’re in and how much you’re paying? Our elected officials have known about this inequity for many years but have done nothing to correct the problem. Nothing, despite the fact that the town code requires them to review the operating districts’ charges annually and periodically revise them to “sufficiently reflect the actual operation and maintenance costs that accrue to the respective operating district.” Why haven’t our elected officials done anything? You’ll have to ask them. But that’s not all. There’s a second O&M inequity. In addition to the disparity in how the O&M charge is assessed, taxpayers in the Hallocks Mill district may be paying O&M bills that should be paid for by Peekskill taxpayers — or vice versa. Which sewer district are you in? That’s because O&M expenses for the Hallocks Mill district and the 11 separate Peekskill districts are all paid from the Hallocks Mill sewer fund (aka YS fund) with the Peekskill districts each making an annual “transfer payment” to YS to reimburse YS for the anticipated expenses likely to be incurred by its district. But because the O&M expenses for each Peekskill district are not always identified as an expense for that district, e.g., the cost of staff time to clear an obstruction in a sewer line or address a pump station malfunction, the transfer payments do not necessarily reflect each Peekskill district’s actual O&M expenses. The result: An unequal allocation of expenses between taxpayers in the two sewer systems: If the budgeted transfer payments exceed actual expenses, then Peekskill taxpayers are subsidizing Hallocks Mill taxpayers. But – if Peekskill expenses exceed the transfer payments, then Hallocks Mill taxpayers are subsidizing Peekskill taxpayers. Which is it? No one knows for sure. Here again, our elected officials know about the inequity problem but have done nothing — not even last year when they were presented with an accounting solution to the problem. Why haven’t they done anything? You’ll have to ask them. But that’s not all. Both the Hallocks Mill and Peekskill sewer districts have critical infrastructure problems. Problems that have been ignored for years by successive Town Boards. Problems that impact the town’s ability to approve new developments that would generate much needed new tax revenue for the town and our school districts. Earlier this week, I sent a 23 page report, “Financial Inequities and Infrastructure Problems in the Hallocks Mill and Peekskill Sewer Districts,” to the Town Board. Divided into two parts, the report: • Calls attention to why some taxpayers are paying more than their fair share for maintaining the town’s sewer collection systems and why — for many years — our elected officials have ignored and failed to correct the problem. • Calls attention to why — for many years — our elected officials have ignored and failed to address critical sewer infrastructure problems that will have long term impacts on the future of our community. • Provides our newer, less experienced, elected officials with some historic context if and when they decide to address these problems. Copies of the report are available from the Town Clerk’s office. How much longer will we have to wait — should we have to wait — until our elected officials finally tackle these problems? Isn’t that their job? Shouldn’t all taxpayers be treated equally? Fairly? What’s your hidden sewer tax? And is it fair? A map of the Hallocks Mill and Peekskill sewer districts IMAGE COURTESY OF ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN AND RESEARCH SUSAN SIEGEL GUEST COLUMNIST
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PAGE 26 – YORKTOWN NEWS APRIL 11 - APRIL 24, 2024 BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER After getting delayed for a week by rain, Yorktown’s annual egg hunt—put on by the the Lions and Parks and Rec—was one hoppin’ party Saturday, March 30, as hundreds of kids brought their baskets to Downing Park to hunt for prizes and receive goody bags. The Easter Bunny was on hand while kids tried win prizes by guessing how many many jelly beans were in a container; some lucky attendees even won baskets with everything needed for egg-dying. Yorktown’s kids hopped over to Downing Park for Easter fun Victoria Cutignola, Steven Cutignola, Dominic 3, Isabella 5 pose with the Easter Bunny. Christina Vezza and Jack Vezza, 7, guess how many jelly beans that are in the jar. Francesca Gerakaris 4, holds up an egg. Henry Grove 6, and Cameran Grove 2, with their Easter Egg goodies. PHOTOS: JENNA WALDMAN Get This Newspaper’s App On Your Phone Always Stay Informed About News Involving YOUR Town & Schools Android Scan Here iPhone Scan Here Get Our App!
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PAGE 28 – YORKTOWN NEWS APRIL 11 - APRIL 24, 2024 BY MIKE SABINI CONTRIBUTING WRITER The rain came pouring down at Walter Panas High School on April 3 when Lakeland/Panas hosted long-time rival Mahopac. Rebel Michael Ahlstedt made it worthwhile for the die-hard Lakeland/Panas fans who endured the downpour when his goal with 40 seconds remaining in overtime, off an assist from Thomas Kuney (1G, 3A), gave the hosts an exhilarating 5-4 OT victory. “It’s definitely all about coach (Tim) Fallo, the plays he just drew up,” Ahlstedt said. “It was mainly just to move the ball, get it in someone’s hand, and get a wide-open shot.” Ahlstedt said that the win was very important for the Rebels. “We have been waiting for this game all week,” Ahlstedt said. “It’s definitely going to help us in the future when we go in the playoffs. We may see them in the playoffs, so we hope to get a great battle against them again.” It’s a game the Rebels had put plenty of thought into. “We talked about it all week, how this is a rivalry that goes way back to the foundation of where this program was built,” said Lakeland/Panas’ head coach Joe Macchi. “They got the best of us last year. We don’t let that sit well with us. So we came into this game looking to make a statement, looking to beat a rival that we hadn’t beaten the last few years.” Jack Jimenez gave the Rebels a 1-0 lead with an unassisted goal with 6:37 remaining in the second quarter. “It felt really good,” Jimenez said. “It swung the momentum Rebels’ Ahlstedt gets OT winner L/P beats rival Mahopac in rain The Rebels’ Kyle Gallagher runs the offense. Lakeland/Panas’ Bubba Baumeister works past defensive pressure against Mahopac. Lakeland/Panas’ Paul Fitzgerald passes. PHOTOS: ROB DIANTONIO BOYS LACROSSE SEE LACROSSE PAGE 29 Lakeland/Panas’ Michael Ahlstedt, who scored the game-winner in OT, makes his move in the first half.
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Doing the job defensively in tackles behind the line of scrimmage were Grace Nugent (8), Mia Lucia (7), Santucci (7), Hahn (3), Caroline Leonard (2), Del Ponte (2), Emily Daniel (1), Santini (1), Mallon (1), and Rodrigues (1). The Hornets have outscored their opponents 119-12 in their last three contests. Yorktown Flag Football (5-0) Yorktown 34, Woodlands 0 Tuesday, April 2, Woodlands High School Cori Rosenberg (45 passing yards, 2 TDs), Kaitlyn Judge (1 passing TD, 31 rushing yards), Eva Monaco (39 rushing yards, TD, 20 yards receiving, TD, 2 extra points), Katilyn Meola (25 rushing yards, TD), Marissa Madden (1 extra point rushing), Liv DelGaudio (25 receiving yards, TD), Alina Rivera (2 extra points receiving), and Bridget O’Sullivan (5 receiving yards, TD) led Yorktown offensively in its 34-0 victory against Woodlands. “In our game against Woodlands on Tuesday we faced our first rainy game,” Rosenberg said. “My coaches and teammates ability to adapt on the fly was the key to our success. Keeping the focus on the field and the energy high on the sidelines, with these conditions, led us to our third win in a row. I’m so proud of these girls for persevering through and coming out on top.” DelGaudio (4 tackles), Stephanie Douglas (4 tackles), Judge (3 tackles), and Ciara O’Brien (interception) stood out defensively for the Huskers. Yorktown 20, Irvington-Bronxville 0 Thursday, April 4, Yorktown High School Maddy Reilly (87 rushing yards, TD), Judge (37 rushing yards, TD, extra point), Mia Chee (36 rushing yards), Eva Monaco (35 rushing yards), and Sophia Miralles (16 receiving yards) did the job for the Huskers’ offense in their 20-0 win against Irvington-Bronxville. Judge (interception for TD, 2 tackles), Flag football teams get off to perfect start Baseball, softball, g-lax earn wins Haley Santucci (9) pulls the flag for a tackle. PHOTO COURTESY OF BEN DANIEL VARSITY ROUNDUP SEE ROUNDUPPAGE 35
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APRIL 11 - APRIL 24, 2024 SPORTS YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 37 BY MIKE SABINI CONTRIBUTING WRITER Yorktown and John JayCross River has long been the best Section 1 boys lacrosse rivalry and when the two rivals played against each other under the lights on April 4, they once again showed why. In a scintillating backand-forth contest, Yorktown’s Gianluca Marchini’s unassisted goal with 2:47 remaining in overtime gave the host Huskers a thrilling 8-7 triumph. After Marchini scored, he ran to the middle of the field, to celebrate with teammate John Desiderio, who had his left arm wrapped around Marchini. “It felt great to get that goal and the atmosphere was great but the goal wouldn’t be possible without the defense, offense, the work from Chad Bowen at the faceoff X, and the work from the entire coaching staff,” Marchini said. “Also, how all the offense contributed as a team scoring, especially Chris Constantine.” The win was a huge testament to the Huskers’ resilience, according to Yorktown’s Andrew Weissman. “Two out of our three games already we have won in overtime, so that’s got to mean something for the team,” Weissman said. “I have to give credit to Gianluca Marchini for hitting the second-game winner in two years against John Jay.” Marchini’s game-winner last year came with 55.5 seconds remaining in regulation for a 9-8 triumph at John Jay, also during the regular season. In 2022, the two schools staged another classic, with Yorktown hosting and beating John Jay 10-9 in overtime in the Section 1 Class B semifinals. For the second year in a row, Yorktown will be in Class B and John Jay Class C in the sectionals, so unfortunately, there will not be a postseason rematch for local fans. This year, Constantine (3G) tied the game at 6-6 with just 35 seconds remaining in the third quarter. “We were pushing transition and once again the shot was there and I was thinking about dishing it off, but I just had a good shot and I was able to shoot it,” Constantine said. Weissman (1G, 1A) then broke the 6-6 tie when he scored, off an assist from JT Carney (2G, 1A), 12 seconds into the fourth quarter. “During practice, we always work on break, every single practice, and that break was executed perfectly,” Weissman said. “From the groundball, from Ryan Vogel at the X to, the feed to JT Carney, and back to me on a crosser. It was a perfectly executed fast break and there’s nothing else I can say about it.” John Jay though tied the game at 7-7 with just 1:52 left in regulation, on a goal by Jack Benson. “You have to play the whole game and that’s what they (his players) are accustomed to doing,” said Yorktown coach Tim Schurr. “They play hard, they do the best they can. That team we played tonight, they have Luca Duva (5G) and Andrew Kiefer, who are phenomenal players, so they are hard to stop but again, our boys just played hard.” Yorktown also played composed. That composure helped lead to Marchini’s game-winner in overtime. “Coach told us just to calm down, don’t let the nerves get to us and just play composed and play through the adversity,” Constantine said. Vogel (1G), Hunter Mezzatesta (19 saves), and Bowen (10/18 faceoffs) also played important roles in the Huskers’ win. “It’s a great team win,” Marchini said. “At the end of the second half, we talked as a team, we locked in, see what we had to work on. It was just there. We had it all night.” A win that could pay dividends down the road. “It really just shows that with this group of guys, our chemistry is there,” Constantine said. “As we continue to build it, I think that if we end up in games similar to this, we can pull through it.” Yorktown (3-1) started off the week with a 15-4 win at Arlington on April 2, led by Weissman (2G, 2A), Constantine (3G), Carney (2G, 1A), Vogel (1G, 2A), Dylan DelVecchio (1G, 2A), Marchini (2G), Bowen (1G, 1A), Nicolas Bucello (1G, 1A), Nick Carducci (1G), Jack Simone (1G), Sam Brown (6 saves), and Mezzatesta (5 saves). Yorktown won the face-off battle 14-7 against the Admirals, with Bowen taking about 90 percent of the face-offs. The Huskers concluded the week with a 10-6 loss at Connecticut power Ridgefield on April 6, led by Marchini (3G), Vogel (1G, 1A), Brady Sheridan (1G), Brady McEnroe (1G), Carney (1A), and Mezzatesta (13 saves). Marchini gets game-winner in OT Rivals give fans another classic Yorktown’s Gianluca Marchini scored the gamewinning goal in OT versus John Jay-Cross River. Husker Ryan Vogel gets upfield against John JayCross River. PHOTOS: RICH MONETTI Yorktown’s Andrew Weissman looks to make his move. LACROSSE Service: 914-669-9679 Auto Sales: 914-485-1195 Fax: 914-669-9685 6 Dingle Ridge Road - North Salem, NY 10560 meccanicshop.com UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP Same Great Staff & Teachers NEW GROUP CLASSES Chamber Orchestra Rock Band Music Theory Art Classes INTRODUCING Kindermusik 18 MONTHS - 5 YEARS RETAIL - LESSONS REPAIRS - RENTALS 609 Route 6, Mahopac, NY 10541 • www.PutnamMusic.com SCAN FOR MORE INFO Get Started Today Call 845-621-2626 Monday - Thursday 10 - 8 Friday - 10 - 7 Saturday 9 - 5
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PAGE 40 – YORKTOWN NEWS APRIL 11 - APRIL 24, 2024 Abbey McCormack Abbey “Pat” McCormack of Yorktown Heights, died on Sunday, March 31, 2024. She was 88. She was born in 1936, in Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland to Denis and Julia Lucey. In 1964, she married Frank McCormack at Saint Margaret Mary Church in the Bronx. Mrs. McCormack will be remembered for her devotion to her family and friends of whom she had many. Those who knew her will also remember her great faith which saw her through her battle with Alzheimer’s. She is survived by her son Michael, her daughter Diane, her son-in-law Kevin, and her grandchildren: Tara, Cassidy, Kyle, Katelyn, and Brendan. She is also survived by her dear family in Ireland, her sister-in-law, Mary, and nieces and nephews: Sheila, Bernadine, Patrick, and Daniel. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Frank, her mother Julia, father Denis and also her brother DanJoe, and nephew, Denis. Dorothy B. Gornie Dorothy B. Gornie of Shrub Oak passed away on March 26, 2024. She was born on January 31, 1926, to Louis and Matilda Ippolito in the Bronx. Over her long life, Dorothy worked as a teacher’s aide and bus driver for the Yorktown School District, as well as teaching children about nature and maple sugaring at the B.O.C.E.S Outdoor Education Center. Dorothy loved being Grandma to her many grandchildren, and hosted many Thanksgiving feasts and Fourth of July barbecues complete with her famous potato salad and giant whirlpools in the pool that were legendary. She had a great sense of humor, loved history, and was talented on the sewing machine, repairing countless family garments. Dorothy was a devoted Catholic and was very proud of being one of the founding members of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Shrub Oak in 1963, where she served as a member of the Altar and Rosary Society for more than 50 years, was a Eucharistic minister, and served on many committees. Dorothy is survived by her loving children: Valerie A. White, Paul J. Gornie III (Theresa), Gwendolyn Briggs (William), John L. Gornie, and Mary Ellen DeRosa, cherished grandchildren William J. Corsa Jr, Jennifer Gama, Kristina Frost, Jon White, Melissa Gornie, Danielle Castaldo, Dorathea Gornie, William, John, and Paul Briggs, Kristie Simmonds, Jessica Sinapi, 11 great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. She is predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Paul J. Gornie Jr, as well as her daughter Linda J. Corsa, sons-in-law William D. Corsa, Gary R. White, and grandson Gary R. White Jr. Services have concluded. William W. Geis Jr. William W. Geis Jr., a prominent figure in the automotive industry and a pillar of his community, passed away on Friday, March Abbey Patricia McCormack PHOTO: COURTESY OF CLARK & GIORDANO FUNERAL HOME OBITUARIES Dorothy B. Gornie PHOTO COURTESY WILLIAM BRIGGS William W. Geis Jr. PHOTO: COURTESY OF YORKTOWN FUNERAL HOME 29, at the age of 93, surrounded by his family. Billy, as he was known to many, was born in the old Peekskill Hospital on May 24, 1930, welcomed by Rose and William W. Geis Sr. and sister June. His legacy spans decades of dedication to family, business, church, and philanthropy. A “little farm boy from Shrub Oak,” Billy’s roots were firmly planted in the community. He was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church of Shrub Oak, a church community that played an integral role in his life. Billy graduated high school in 1947 from the Shrub Oak School, where he played quarterback for the football team and made the varsity baseball team in ninth grade, playing second base for four years. According to family lore, he was named “Best Legs of Shrub Oak,” though our research has yet to substantiate such a claim! Billy went on to receive his AA degree in 1949 from Valley Forge Military Junior College. He furthered his education at Syracuse University and New York University, majoring in accounting. Some may say his business journey began in 1950 when he joined his father at Shrub Oak Garage, but SEE OBITUARIES PAGE 41 Glasses & Contact Lenses Cortlandt Town Center 3145 East Main Street Mohegan Lake, NY (845) 823-4063 * Valid only at the Mohegan Lake location. Cannot be combined with other discounts, coupon or insurance plans. See associate for details. Offer Expires 12/31/24 Coupon code: YTNEWS502510 Visit americasbest.com to book your eye exam. The Annual Meeting of the Amawalk Hill Cemetery Association will be held on May 19, 2024 2pm Amawalk Hill Cemetery 2445 Quaker Church Rd Yorktown Heights All Interested Parties Are Invited To Attend. Bring A Chair.
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In honor of his late wife, Billy established the Mary Della Geis Specialty Care Unit at the Hudson Valley Hospital, embodying their commitment to giving back to others. Billy’s unwavering dedication to serving his community impacted numerous organizations, belonging to the Yorktown Elk Lodge BPOE 2324 and Yorktown Masonic Lodge 1054, and earning honors from the Peekskill Rotary Club, New York State Lions Club, Peekskill Elks Club, and the Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce. Bill served on the Hudson Valley Hospital Foundation Board of Directors and was the grand marshal for its annual golf outing for decades. He was a Hudson Valley Hospital Center Corporate Honoree and received the Westchester County Community Service Award in 1992. He was recognized for his hiring commitment by the New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities with its Employer of the Year Award and received the Chester A. Smith Award for civic achievement from the Field Library. In addition, he was chairman of Peekskill Savings Bank, trustee of Peoples Westchester Bank, a charter member of the 12th Man Club of the Army Football Team, and an honorary member of the Lakeland and Peekskill City School Districts’ Education Foundations. Finally, he was a lifetime member of the Peekskill Yacht Club and the Mohegan Volunteer Fire Association, where he had 75-plus years of service and was recently honored as the Grand Marshall of their 100th Anniversary Parade. In his later years, Billy found love and companionship in his marriage to Glenda Rivera. Her presence was a source of joy, comfort, and strength, enriching their lives through travel, good food, and time spent with family and friends. Together, they faced life’s joys and sorrows hand in hand. Billy’s unwavering determination and enthusiasm for life will serve as a lasting source of inspiration for all who were fortunate enough to know him. His family and friends will remember his warmth and humor, his endless support and advice, and his devotion to family, as he was our foundation. He was known for his Shirley Temples, his London broil, his love of Crystal Gayle, his serenades OBITUARIES FROM PAGE 40 SEE OBITUARIES PAGE 46
PAGE 42 – YORKTOWN NEWS APRIL 11 - APRIL 24, 2024 YORKTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NEW YORK NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION NOTICE The Board of Education of the Yorktown Central School District, HEREBY GIVES NOTICE, that the Annual Meeting, Annual School District Election and Budget Vote of the residents of the School District, qualified to vote at school meetings in the District, will be held in the Cafeteria of the French Hill School, Yorktown Heights, New York on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 for the purpose of voting by voting machine on the statement of estimated expenses for the ensuing school year (School District Budget), for the purpose of electing two (2) members of the Board of Education, and for voting on any propositions legally proposed. Polls, for the purpose of voting, will be open from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM prevailing time. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that a public hearing on the proposed 2024-2025 budget of the Yorktown Central School District will be held on Monday, May 13, 2024 at 7:00 PM at the Mildred E. Strang Middle School for the purpose of presenting the 2024-2025 budget to the public. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required for school district purposes during the 2024-2025 school year (Budget) may be obtained by any resident of the district at each school house of the district and the administrative offices during the hours of 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (prevailing time) during the fourteen days (14) days immediately preceding the Annual Meeting, OTHER THAN SATURDAY, SUNDAY or HOLIDAY. Such statements will also be available on the District’s website, at any free association or public library within the District, and at the Annual Meeting and School District Budget Vote to be held as aforesaid, Tuesday, May 21, 2024. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that a Real Property Tax Exemption Report prepared in accordance with Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law will be annexed to the final adopted budget and will be posted on the District bulletin board maintained for public notices, as well as on the District’s website. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education must be filed with the District Clerk at 2725 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights, New York no later than 5:00 PM on April 22, 2024. Vacancies on the Board are not considered separate specific offices; candidates run at large. Nominating petitions shall not describe any specific vacancy upon the Board for which a candidate is nominated; must be directed to the Clerk of the District; must be signed by at least twenty-eight (28) qualified voters of the District; must state the name and residence address of each signer, and must state the name and residence address of the candidate. The following vacancies are to be filled on the Board of Education. Term and Name of Last Incumbent Three (3) years, expiring June 30, 2024 Peter Bisaccia Three (3) years, expiring June 30, 2024 Jackie Carbone NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that all propositions by anyone other than the Board of Education must be submitted with an approving petition signed by at least seventy-two (72) qualified voters of the District at least 60 days prior to the Annual Meeting. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that voter registration is ongoing in the office of the District Clerk and that any person entitled to have their name placed upon the register may register on any school day at the Administration Office of the District, 2725 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights, New York between the hours of 8:30 AM and 3:00 PM up until 5 days before the Annual Meeting. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that any person otherwise qualified to vote, who is currently registered to vote in any general election, pursuant to Article 5 of the Election Law, or is currently registered to vote with the School District and has voted at an Annual or Special school district meeting within the last four calendar years, shall be entitled to vote without further registration. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that the register prepared pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law, including the names of military voters who submitted valid military voter registrations, will be filed in the Office of the Clerk, in the District Office at 2725 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights, New York, and that the same will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District between the hours of 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM on each of the five (5) days prior to and including the day set for the election, OTHER THAN SATURDAY, SUNDAY or HOLIDAY. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that APPLICATIONS FOR ABSENTEE BALLOTS and EARLY MAIL BALLOTS may be obtained at the Office of the District Clerk at the Administration Office of the District, 2725 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights, New York on weekdays between the hours of 8:30 AM and 3:00 PM (prevailing time). Such applications for absentee ballots and early mail ballots must be received by the Clerk of the District no more than 30 days and at least 7 days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election if the ballot is to be given directly to the voter or the voter’s authorized agent set forth in the application, at the Office of the District Clerk. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued and a list of all persons to whom early mail ballots shall have been issued, as well as a list of all persons to whom military ballots shall have been issued, will be available for inspection in the Office of the District Clerk during regular business hours, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM until the day of the vote. Any qualified voter may file a written challenge of the qualifications of a voter whose name appears on any such list stating the reason for the challenge. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that Military Voters who are not currently registered to vote may apply to register as a qualified voter of the District and military voters who are registered to vote may obtain an application for a military ballot, for the Annual Meeting on May 21, 2024, by contacting the District Clerk at 2725 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598, Telephone 914-243-8000, Ext. 18529 or email: [email protected]. The Military Voter may indicate their preference for receiving the registration application by mail, facsimile or email. The completed application to register and/or military ballot application must be received by the District Clerk no later than 5:00 PM on April 25, 2024. Military ballots will be mailed or otherwise distributed no later than 25 days before the election. Military ballots must be returned by mail or in person and received by the District Clerk no later than 5:00 PM on May 21 2024. BOARD OF EDUCATION YORKTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT YVETTE SEGAL, DISTRICT CLERK DATED: April 11, April 25, and May 9, 2024 gentlemen in Yorktown, please consider joining the Knights of Columbus. For information go to KofC4012.org, or contact Andrew Amenn (andrew_f_ [email protected]), or join online at KofC.org and click the “Join Us” button and enter 4012 in the “Preferred Council” blank. Softball Umps Wanted Thinking of retiring from playing softball but want to stay close to the game? Want to make some extra money while still playing? Become an umpire in a local league and earn money while keeping in touch with your passion. Yorktown Sports Association needs umpires for modified and slow-pitch adult leagues on Sunday mornings and/ or weeknights, with a flexible schedule. Training is available. YSA has taken special pride in providing a safe, friendly, fun atmosphere for the past 50 years. For more info, email [email protected] or call 914-962-8390, ext. 10. Islamic Center Community Night Hudson Valley Islamic Community Center (3680 Lexington Ave., Mohegan Lake) holds its Community Night every Friday at 7 p.m. Dinner is served. All are welcome. The HVIC also has a monthly food pantry on the first Sunday of each month at the same location. For more information, call 914-528-1626. Race Amity Join in for monthly discussions as we work to advance cross-racial and cross-cultural amity to impact the public discourse on race. Monthly meetings feature speakers, screenings, and presentations where discussions are aimed at educating one another on who we are. Learn more at face book.com/ RaceAmityofNorthernWestchesterandPutnam. Food Pantry Resources Hudson Valley Islamic Community Center: 3680 Lexington Ave, Mohegan Lake, 914-528- 1626. First Sunday of every month from 11 a.m. -1 p.m. HVICC distributes fresh vegetables, fruits, eggs, meat, breakfast products, etc. All are welcome. Hot coffee is available. Community Food Pantry at St Mary’s Mohegan Lake: 1836 East Main St. (Route 6), Mohegan Lake, 914-528-3972. Saturdays from 9-11 a.m., drivethrough model. For more information, including donations: cfpstmarysmoheganlake.com First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown Food Pantry: 2880 Crompond Road (Route 202), GREEN FROM PAGE 12 SEE GREEN PAGE 43
APRIL 11 - APRIL 24, 2024 YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 43 DISTRITO ESCOLAR CENTRAL DE YORKTOWNYORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NUEVA YORK AVISO DE REUNIÓN ANUAL, VOTACIÓN PRESUPUESTARIA Y AVISO DE ELECCIÓN La Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Central de Yorktown, POR LA PRESENTE NOTIFICA, que la Reunión Anual, la Elección Anual del Distrito Escolar y la Votación del Presupuesto de los residentes del Distrito Escolar, calificados para votar en las reuniones escolares del Distrito, se llevarán a cabo en la Cafetería de la Escuela French Hill, Yorktown Heights, Nueva York el martes, 21 de mayo de 2024 con el propósito de votar por máquina de votación en la declaración de gastos estimados para el año escolar siguiente (Presupuesto del Distrito Escolar), con el propósito de elegir a dos (2) miembros de la Junta de Educación y para votar sobre cualquier proposición legal. Las urnas, con fines de votación, estarán abiertas de 7:00 a.m. a 9:00 p.m., hora prevaleciente. TAMBIÉN SE DA AVISO de que el lunes 13 de mayo de 2024 a las 7:00 p.m. se llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre el presupuesto propuesto para 2024-2025 del Distrito Escolar Central de Yorktown en la Escuela Secundaria Mildred E. Strang con el fin de presentar el presupuesto 2024-2025 al público. TAMBIÉN SE DA AVISO de que cualquier residente del distrito puede obtener una copia de la declaración de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para los fines del distrito escolar durante el año escolar 2024-2025 (Presupuesto) en cada casa escolar del distrito y en las oficinas administrativas durante las horas de 9:00 a.m. a 3:00 p.m. (hora prevaleciente) durante los catorce (14) días inmediatamente anteriores a la Reunión Anual, EXCEPTO SÁBADO, DOMINGO o FESTIVO. Dichas declaraciones también estarán disponibles en el sitio web del Distrito, en cualquier asociación gratuita o biblioteca pública dentro del Distrito, y en la Reunión Anual y Votación del Presupuesto del Distrito Escolar que se llevará a cabo como se mencionó anteriormente, el martes 21 de mayo de 2024. TAMBIÉN SE DA AVISO de que un Informe de Exención de Impuestos a la Propiedad Inmobiliaria preparado de acuerdo con la Sección 495 de la Ley del Impuesto a la Propiedad Inmobiliaria se adjuntará al presupuesto final adoptado y se publicará en el tablón de anuncios del Distrito mantenido para avisos públicos, así como en el sitio web del Distrito. TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que las peticiones de nominación de candidatos para el cargo de miembro de la Junta de Educación deben presentarse ante el Secretario del Distrito en 2725 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights, Nueva York a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m. del 22 de abril de 2024. Las vacantes en la Junta no se consideran oficinas específicas separadas; los candidatos se postulan en libertad. Las peticiones de nominación no describirán ninguna vacante específica en la Junta para la cual se haya nominado a un candidato; debe dirigirse al Secretario del Distrito; debe estar firmada por al menos veintiocho (28) votantes calificados del Distrito; debe indicar el nombre y la dirección de residencia de cada firmante, y debe indicar el nombre y la dirección de residencia del candidato. Las siguientes vacantes se cubrirán en la Junta de Educación. Mandato y nombre del último titular Tres (3) años, con vencimiento el 30 de junio de 2024 Peter Bisaccia Tres (3) años, con vencimiento el 30 de junio de 2024 Jackie Carbone TAMBIÉN SE DA AVISO de que todas las propuestas de cualquier persona que no sea la Junta de Educación deben presentarse con una petición de aprobación firmada por al menos 72 votantes calificados del Distrito al menos 60 días antes de la Reunión Anual. TAMBIÉN SE DA AVISO de que el registro de votantes está en curso en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito y que cualquier persona con derecho a que su nombre se coloque en el registro puede registrarse en cualquier día escolar en la Oficina de Administración del Distrito, 2725 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights, Nueva York entre las 8:30 a.m. y las 3:00 p.m. hasta 5 días antes de la Reunión Anual. AVISO TAMBIÉN SE DA que cualquier persona calificada para votar, que actualmente esté registrada para votar en cualquier elección general, de conformidad con el Artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral, o que esté actualmente registrada para votar con el Distrito Escolar y haya votado en una reunión anual o especial del distrito escolar dentro de los últimos cuatro años calendario, tendrá derecho a votar sin más registro. TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que el registro preparado de conformidad con la Sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación, incluidos los nombres de los votantes militares que presentaron registros válidos de votantes militares, se archivará en la Oficina del Secretario, en la Oficina del Distrito en 2725 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights, Nueva York, y que el mismo estará abierto para su inspección por cualquier votante calificado del Distrito entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 3:00 p.m. del cada uno de los cinco (5) días anteriores e incluyendo el día fijado para la elección, QUE NO SEA SÁBADO, DOMINGO o FERIADO. TAMBIÉN SE DA AVISO de que las SOLICITUDES DE BOLETAS DE VOTO AUSENTE y BOLETAS ANTICIPADAS POR CORREO se pueden obtener en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito en la Oficina de Administración del Distrito, 2725 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights, Nueva York de lunes a viernes entre las 8:30 a.m. y las 3:00 p.m. (hora prevaleciente). Dichas solicitudes de boletas de voto ausente y boletas anticipadas por correo deben ser recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito no más de 30 días y al menos 7 días antes de la elección si la boleta se va a enviar por correo al votante, o el día antes de la elección si la boleta se va a entregar directamente al votante o al agente autorizado del votante establecido en la solicitud, en la Oficina del Secretario de Distrito. Una lista de todas las personas a las que se les habrán emitido papeletas de voto en ausencia y una lista de todas las personas a las que se les habrán emitido papeletas anticipadas por correo, así como una lista de todas las personas a las que se les habrán emitido papeletas militares, estarán disponibles para su inspección en la Oficina del Secretario de Distrito durante el horario laboral habitual. De 8:30 a.m. a 3:00 p.m. hasta el día de la votación. Cualquier votante calificado puede presentar una impugnación por escrito de las calificaciones de un votante cuyo nombre aparece en cualquiera de dichas listas, indicando la razón de la impugnación. ADEMÁS, SE NOTIFICA que los votantes militares que no están registrados actualmente para votar pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes calificados del Distrito y los votantes militares que están registrados para votar pueden obtener una solicitud para una boleta militar, para la Reunión Anual del 21 de mayo de 2024, comunicándose con el Secretario del Distrito en 2725 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598, teléfono 914-243-8000, ext 18529 o correo electrónico: [email protected]. El Votante Militar puede indicar su preferencia por recibir la solicitud de registro por correo, fax o correo electrónico. La solicitud completa de registro y/o la solicitud de boleta militar debe ser recibida por el Secretario del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m. del 25 de abril de 2024. Las boletas militares se enviarán por correo o se distribuirán de otra manera a más tardar 25 días antes de la elección. Las boletas militares deben devolverse por correo o en persona y ser recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m. del 21 de mayo de 2024. JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN DISTRITO ESCOLAR CENTRAL DE YORKTOWN YVETTE SEGAL, SECRETARIA DE DISTRITO FECHADO: 11 de abril, 25 de abril, 9 de mayo de 2024 GREEN FROM PAGE 42 Yorktown Heights, 914-245-2186. Second and fourth Saturday of each month from 9-11 a.m., drivethrough model. For more information, including donations, visit fpc yorktown.org/mission/food-pantry. Westchester Adventist Church: 1243 Whitehill Road, Yorktown Heights, Fridays from noon to 2 p.m., drive-through model. Learn more at Westchester adventist.com. Yorktown Community (help inside the Albert A. Capellini Community & Cultural Center): 1974 Commerce St., Yorktown Heights, 914-962-1144. Third Wednesday of each month from 4:30-7 p.m., drive-through model. Yorktown residents only. Family Support and Education Group The Spotlight Family Support group holds twice-weekly Zoom meetings open to anyone struggling with the effects of addiction in a friend or loved one. Tuesdays 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m., and Wednesdays 7-8 p.m. Visit yorktownny.org/ community/spotlight-family -support-group for more. Love in Action Yorktown Love in Action is a nonprofit that helps Westchester and Putnam individuals and families who have fallen on hard times by providing them with the goods it receives through local donations and monthly monetary supporters. Love in Action’s 10,000-square-foot warehouse is full of used furniture, clothing, toys, kitchenware, books, DVDs, tools, holiday decorations, home decor, and more, and is open daily. Visit Yorktown Love in Action at 1736 Front St. in Yorktown Heights for a treasure hunt through its selection of gently used goods, or to drop off a donation to help a neighbor. There are also opportunities to volunteer. Call 914-743-1314, email talk@yorktownloveinaction. com, or visit yorktownloveinaction.com/donations for more information. Trail Town Committee The Yorktown Trail Town Committee is a volunteer group that promotes Yorktown’s extensive network of trails. Comprised of residents and business owners, the committee seeks to promote greater recreational, health, social, and economic benefits to its residents and visitors through parks and trails. Membership is free and open. The Committee meets monthly. Visit yorktowntrailtown.org or email [email protected] to learn more. SEE GREEN PAGE 44
Virtual Support Groups Support groups for women with breast and ovarian cancers have been transitioned to virtual platforms. Virtual groups are accessible to women from the comfort of their homes, regardless of where they live. All groups are open to new members as well as past participants. Advance registration is required by calling 914-962-6402 or 800- 532-4290. Support Connection’s Peer Counselors are also available for individual counseling and assistance via phone and email. Call 800-532-4290, or submit an online request at supportconnection.org RideConnect RideConnect has volunteers ready to help drive seniors to their medical appointments and assist with shopping. Services are free to seniors residing in Westchester and southern Putnam Counties. To request assistance call (914) 242-7433. Anyone wishing to volunteer for Rideconnect may do so by emailing Marietta Manoni at mmanoni@ fsw.org PAGE 44 – YORKTOWN NEWS APRIL 11 - APRIL 24, 2024 LAKELAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING, INCLUDING ELECTION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND VOTE ON THE SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET AND PROPOSITIONS THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF LAKELAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT OF SHRUB OAK, NEW YORK, HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that the Annual Public Hearing on the Budget shall be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at the Administration Building, 1086 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY, at which time the budget for the 2024-2025 school year shall be presented. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Annual Meeting for the purpose of voting on the Budget and Propositions and electing three (3) members to the Board of Education will be held at the VAN CORTLANDTVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GYMNASIUM, Mohegan Lake, NY, in said District, Tuesday, May 21, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Daylight Savings Time. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education must be filed with the District Clerk at her office in the Administration Building, 1086 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY, not later than April 22, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. The following vacancies on the Board of Education are to be filled: Term: Name of Last Incumbent 3 years – expiring June 30, 2027 Becky Burfeind 3 years – expiring June 30, 2027 Michael G. Daly 3 years – expiring June 30, 2027 Anna Massaro Each petition must be directed to the Clerk of the District, must be signed by at least 25 qualified voters, and shall be in accordance with the provisions of Section 2018 of the Education law. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Budget Proposition, and Proposition in substantially the following form, shall be presented to the qualified voters of the District at such Annual District Meeting and Election: PROPOSITION 1 – 2024-2025 BUDGET RESOLVED, that an amount to be determined be appropriated to meet the estimated expenditures for school purposes for the school year 2024-2025 and that the Board of Education of the Lakeland Central School District be authorized to levy taxes to meet the same. PROPOSITION 2 – BUS/VEHICLE BOND RESOLVED: That the Board of Education of the Lakeland Central School District of Shrub Oak, in the Counties of Westchester and Putnam, New York (the “District”), is hereby authorized to purchase (i) gas/diesel powered buses and vehicles, at the estimated cost of $1,358,071; (ii) an electric powered bus, at the estimated cost of $435,908 and (iii) an electric powered vehicle, at the estimated cost of $141,821 and to expend for the foregoing, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and to the financing thereof, an amount not to exceed the estimated total cost of $1,935,800; provided that the detailed costs of such buses and vehicles as set forth herein may be reallocated if the Board of Education shall determine that such reallocation is in the best interests of the District; 1. that a tax is hereby voted in the aggregate amount of not to exceed $1,935,800 to pay such cost, said tax to be levied and collected in installments in such years and in such amounts as shall be determined by said Board of Education; and 2. that in anticipation of said tax, bonds of the District are hereby authorized to be issued in the principal amount of not to exceed $1,935,800 and a tax is hereby voted to pay the interest on said bonds as the same shall become due and payable. 3. Such Bond Proposition shall appear on the ballots used for voting at said Annual District Meeting and Election in substantially the following condensed form: RESOLVED: That the Board of Education of the Lakeland Central School District of Shrub Oak, in the Counties of Westchester and Putnam, New York (the “District”), is hereby authorized to purchase various gas/diesel powered and electric powered school buses and vehicles for use by the District and to expend therefor, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and to the financing thereof, an amount not to exceed the estimated total cost of $1,935,800; (b) that a tax is hereby voted in the aggregate amount of not to exceed $1,935,800 to pay such cost, said tax to be levied and collected in installments in such years and in such amounts as shall be determined by said Board of Education; and (c) that in anticipation of said tax, bonds of the District are hereby authorized to be issued in the principal amount of not to exceed $1,935,800 and a tax is hereby voted to pay the interest on said bonds as the same shall become due and payable. 1. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Registration shall meet at the Lakeland Central School District Administration Building, 1086 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY in the conference room between the hours of 9 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. (Daylight Savings Time) on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Any person shall be entitled to have his/her name placed upon such register provided that at the above-mentioned meeting of the Board of Registration he/she personally appears and is known or proved to the satisfaction of the Board of Registration to be then and thereafter entitled to vote at the school meeting/election for which this register is prepared. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that, pursuant to Article 5 of the Election Law, any person otherwise qualified to vote who is currently registered with the Westchester or Putnam County Board of Elections for any General Election under the provisions of the Election Law shall be entitled to vote without further registration. If a voter has previously registered to vote with the school district and has voted at an annual or special school district meeting within the last four calendar years, he/she is eligible to vote. NOTICE IS ALSO HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Registration will also meet during and at the place of the foregoing election between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 to prepare a register for meetings or elections held subsequent to said Annual Meeting and Election. The register, including the names of military voters who submitted valid military voter registrations, will be on file in the office of the District Clerk, at the Administration Building, 1086 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on each of the five days preceding and on the day set for the Annual Meeting (other than a Saturday, Sunday or holiday). AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that a copy of the detailed statement in writing of the amount of money which will be required for the school year 2024-2025 for school purposes specifying the several purposes and the amount for each, including the property tax report card and tax exemption reporting form, may be obtained by any resident in the District on each of the fourteen days preceding the Annual Meeting (other than a Saturday, Sunday or holiday) at each of the schoolhouses in which school is maintained and at the Administration Building, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. and at such Annual Meeting. The Budget will also be available at any free association or public library located within the District and on the District website. A Real Property Tax Exemption Report prepared in accordance with Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law will be annexed to any budget of which it will form a part; and shall be posted on District bulletin board(s) maintained for public notices, as well as on the District’s website. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that applications for early mail ballots and absentee ballots for the election of members of the Board of Education and for voting on the School District budget and on propositions, in accordance with the provisions of Education Law, Section 2018-e (early mail ballots) and Section 2018-a (absentee ballots), may be obtained at the office of the Clerk of the District, Administration Building, 1086 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY. The application for early mail ballot or absentee ballot must be received by the District Clerk no more than 30 days and at least seven days prior to the Annual Meeting if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter or the day before the Annual Meeting if the ballot will be picked up personally by the voter or the voter’s authorized agent set forth in the application, at the District Office. Lists of all persons to whom early mail ballots have been issued, absentee ballots have been issued, and military ballots have been issued, will be available for public inspection in said office of the Clerk during regular office hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) until the day of the election. Any qualified voter may file a written challenge of the qualifications of a voter, whose name appears on any such list, stating the reasons for the challenge. AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that Military Voters who are not currently registered to vote in the District may obtain an application to register as a qualified voter of the District for the Annual Meeting on May 21, 2024 by contacting the District Clerk at 1086 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY 10588, Telephone (914) 245-1700, Ext. 39022, or email: [email protected]. The Military Voter may indicate their preference for receiving the registration application by mail, by facsimile or email. The application to register must be received by the District Clerk no later than 5:00 P.M. on April 25, 2024 Military Voters who are qualified voters of the District may obtain an application for a military ballot from the District Clerk at 1086 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY 10588, Telephone (914) 245-1700, Ext. 39022, or email: [email protected] by no later than 5:00 P.M. on April 25, 2024. The completed application for a military ballot must be received by the District Clerk no later than 5:00 P.M. on April 30, 2024. The Military Voter may indicate their preference for receiving the application for a military ballot by mail, by facsimile or email. Military ballots will be mailed or otherwise distributed no later than 25 days before the election. Military ballots must be returned by mail or in person and received by the District Clerk by 5:00 P.M. on May 21, 2024. THIS LEGAL NOTICE CAN ALSO BE FOUND ON THE DISTRICT WEBSITE IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH: www.lakelandschools.org By Order of the Board of Education Lakeland Central School District of Shrub Oak Lynn Cosenza District Clerk GREEN FROM PAGE 43 Make it to Town Green Town Green is always on the lookout for community events, and we often find them by accident. 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APRIL 11 - APRIL 24, 2024 YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 45 LAKELAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT AVISO DE REUNIÓN ANUAL, INCLUYENDO LA ELECCIÓN DE LOS MIEMBROS DE LA JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN Y LA VOTACIÓN DE LAS PROPUESTAS Y EL PRESUPUESTO DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR LA JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR CENTRAL LAKELAND DE SHRUB OAK, NUEVA YORK, POR LA PRESENTE AVISA que la Audiencia Pública Anual sobre el Presupuesto se llevará a cabo el martes 7 de mayo de 2024 a las 7:00 p. m. en el Edificio Administrativo, 1086 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY, momento en el cual se presentará el presupuesto para el año escolar 2024-2025. Y POR LA PRESENTE ADEMÁS SE AVISA que la reunión anual para votar por el presupuesto, las propuestas y la elección de tres (3) miembros de la Junta de Educación se llevará a cabo en el GIMNASIO DE LA ESCUELA PRIMARIA VAN CORTLANDTVILLE, Mohegan Lake, NY, en dicho distrito, el martes 21 de mayo de 2024, desde las 7:00 a.m. a las 9:00 p.m., horario de verano. Y POR LA PRESENTE ADEMÁS SE AVISA que las peticiones de nominación de candidatos para el cargo de miembro de la Junta de Educación deben presentarse ante la secretaria del Distrito en su oficina en el Edificio Administrativo, 1086 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY, a más tardar el 22 de abril de 2024 a las 5:00 p.m. Las siguientes vacantes para la Junta de Educación deben ser llenadas: Periodo Nombre del último o última titular 3 años - expira el 30 de junio de 2027 Becky Burfeind 3 años - expira el 30 de junio de 2027 Michael G. Daly 3 años - expira el 30 de junio de 2027 Anna Massaro Cada petición debe dirigirse a la secretaria del Distrito, debe ser firmada por al menos 25 votantes cualificados y estar de acuerdo con las disposiciones de la sección 2018 de la Ley de Educación. Y ADEMÁS SE AVISA que la Propuesta de Presupuesto, y la Propuesta, se presentarán a los votantes cualificados del Distrito en dicha Reunión y Elección Anual del Distrito sustancialmente de la siguiente forma: PROPUESTA 1 – PRESUPUESTO 2024-2025 SE RESUELVE que se reserve, una cantidad a ser determinada, para cubrir los gastos estimados para propósitos escolares para el año escolar 2024-2025 y que la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Central Lakeland esté autorizada a recaudar impuestos para cumplir con los mismos. PROPUESTA 2 - BONO PARA AUTOBÚS/VEHÍCULOS SE RESUELVE: (a) Que la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Central de Shrub Oak in Lakeland, en los condados de Westchester y Putnam, Nueva York (el “Distrito”), está autorizada a comprar (i) autobuses y vehículos propulsados por gas/diésel, con un costo estimado de $1,358,071; (ii) un autobús propulsado por electricidad, con un costo estimado de $435,908 y (iii) un vehículo propulsado por electricidad, con un costo estimado de $141,821 y gastar para lo anterior, incluidos los costos preliminares y los costos accesorios, así como para su financiación, una cantidad que no supere el costo total estimado de $1,935,800; siempre que los costos detallados de dichos autobuses y vehículos establecidos en este documento puedan reasignarse si la Junta de Educación determina que dicha reasignación es para el mejor interés del Distrito; (b) que por la presente se vota un impuesto por una cantidad total que no debe exceder $1,935,800 para pagar tal costo, dicho impuesto a ser tasado y recaudado en tales años y en tales cantidades como lo determine dicha Junta de Educación; y (c) que en anticipación a dicho impuesto, se autoriza la emisión de bonos del Distrito por el monto principal que no exceda los $1,935,800 y se vota un impuesto para pagar los intereses de dichos bonos, a medida que los mismos venzan y sean pagaderos. Dicha propuesta de bono deberá figurar en las boletas usadas para votar en dicha elección y reunión anual del Distrito substancialmente en la siguiente forma condensada: PROPUESTA DE BONOS SE RESUELVE: (a) Que la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Central de Shrub Oak in Lakeland, en los condados de Westchester y Putnam, Nueva York (el “Distrito”), por la presente está autorizada a comprar varios autobuses y vehículos escolares que funcionan con gas/diésel y electricidad para su uso en el Distrito y a gastar, incluidos los costos preliminares y los costos relacionados con los mismos y su financiación, una cantidad que no supere el costo total estimado de $1,935,800; (b) que por la presente se vota un impuesto por un monto total que no exceda los $1,935,800 para pagar dicho costo, dicho impuesto se tasará y recaudará en cuotas en los años y montos que determine dicha Junta de Educación; y (c) que, en anticipación a dicho impuesto, se autoriza la emisión de bonos del Distrito por un monto de capital que no supere los $1,935,800 y se vota un impuesto para pagar los intereses de dichos bonos a medida que venzan y sean pagaderos. Y POR LA PRESENTE ADEMÁS SE AVISA, que la Junta de Registro se reunirá en el Edificio de Administración del Distrito Escolar Central Lakeland, 1086 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, Nueva York, en la sala de conferencias entre las 9:00 a.m. y la 1:00 p.m. (Horario de verano) el miércoles 1 de mayo de 2024. Toda persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se incluya en dicho registro siempre que en la citada reunión de la Junta de Registro, él/ella se presente personalmente y se sepa o se demuestre a satisfacción de la Junta de Registro que en ese momento y a partir de entonces, tiene derecho a votar en la reunión/elección escolar para la cual se preparó este registro. Y ADEMÁS SE AVISA, que en virtud del artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral, cualquier persona cualificada para votar que está registrada actualmente con la Junta Electoral del condado de Westchester o Putnam para cualquier elección general bajo las disposiciones de la Ley Electoral tendrá derecho a votar sin tener que volver a registrarse. Si los votantes han sido registrados previamente con el distrito escolar para votar y han votado en una reunión anual o especial de Distrito escolar dentro de los últimos cuatro años, ellos reúnen los requisitos para votar. Y ADEMÁS SE AVISA POR LA PRESENTE que la Junta de Registro también se reunirá durante y en el lugar de la elección entre las 7:00 a.m. y la 9:00 p.m. el martes 21 de mayo de 2024 para preparar un registro para reuniones o elecciones a llevarse a cabo posteriormente a la reunión anual y la elección. El registro, incluidos los nombres de los votantes militares que presentaron registros de votantes militares válidos, se archivará en la oficina de la secretaria del Distrito, en el Edificio de Administración, 1086 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY, y estará abierto para inspección por cualquier votante cualificado del Distrito entre las 10:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m. en cada uno de los cinco días anteriores y en el día fijado para la Reunión Anual (que no sea sábado, domingo o feriado). Y ADEMÁS SE AVISA que una copia de la declaración detallada por escrito de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para el año escolar 2024-2025 para propósitos escolares, que especifica los varios propósitos y el monto para cada uno, incluyendo la tarjeta de informe de impuestos a la propiedad y el formulario de informe de exención de impuestos, puede se obtenida por los residentes del Distrito en cada uno de los catorce días anteriores a la reunión anual (que no sea sábado, domingo o feriado) en cada una de las escuelas y en el edificio de la administración, entre las 8:30 a.m. y 3:00 p.m. y en la reunión anual mencionada. El Presupuesto también estará disponible en cualquier asociación gratuita o biblioteca pública ubicadas en el Distrito y en la página web del distrito. Un informe de exención al impuesto a la propiedad elaborado de conformidad con la sección 495 de la Ley de Impuesto a la Propiedad será anexado a todo presupuesto del cual formará parte; y será publicado en la(s) cartelera(s) de anuncios del Distrito mantenidas para avisos públicos, así como en la página web del Distrito. TENER EN CUENTA ADEMÁS que las solicitudes de boletas para votación anticipada por correo y boletas de voto en ausencia para la elección de los miembros de la Junta de Educación y para votar sobre el presupuesto y las propuestas del Distrito Escolar, de conformidad con las disposiciones de la Ley de Educación, la Sección 2018-e (boletas para votación anticipada por correo) y la Sección 2018-a (boletas de voto en ausencia), se pueden obtener en la oficina de la secretaria del Distrito, Edificio Administrativo, 1086 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, Nueva York. Las solicitudes completas deben ser recibidas por la secretaria del Distrito no más de treinta (30) días y al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección si la boleta se enviará por correo a los votantes, o el día antes de la elección anual, en la oficina del Distrito, si la boleta será recogida personalmente por los votantes o agentes autorizados por los votantes, como esté establecido en la solicitud. Las listas de todas las personas a las que se han emitido boletas de votación anticipada por correo, boletas de voto en ausencia y boletas militares estarán disponibles para su inspección pública en dicha oficina de la secretaria durante el horario habitual de oficina (de 8:30 a. m. a 4:00 p. m.) hasta el día de las elecciones. Todos los votantes cualificados pueden presentar una impugnación por escrito de la cualificación de uno de los votantes cuyo nombre aparezca en dicha lista, exponiendo los motivos para la impugnación. Y ADEMÁS SE AVISA que los votantes militares que no están registrados actualmente para votar en el Distrito pueden obtener una solicitud para registrarse como votantes cualificados del Distrito para la Reunión Anual del 21 de mayo de 2024 comunicándose con la secretaria del Distrito en 1086 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY 10588, teléfono (914) 245-1700, extensión 39022, o por correo electrónico: [email protected]. El/la votante militar puede indicar su preferencia de recibir la solicitud de registro por correo, fax o correo electrónico. La secretaria de Distrito debe recibir la solicitud de registro a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m. del 25 de abril de 2024. Los votantes militares que reúnan los requisitos para votar en el distrito pueden obtener una solicitud de boleta militar de la secretaria de Distrito en 1086 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY 10588, teléfono (914) 245-1700, ext. 39022 o correo electrónico: [email protected] a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. el 25 de abril de 2024. La solicitud completa para registrarse y/o para una boleta militar debe ser recibida por la secretaria del Distrito no más tarde de las 5:00 p.m., el día 30 de abril de 2024. El/la votante militar puede indicar su preferencia de recibir la solicitud de una boleta de voto militar por correo, fax o correo electrónico. Las boletas de voto militar se enviarán por correo o se distribuirán no más tarde de los 25 días antes de la elección. Las boletas de voto militar deben ser devueltas por correo o en persona y recibidas por la secretaria del Distrito no más tarde de las 5:00 de la tarde del día 21 de mayo de 2024. ESTE AVISO TAMBIÉN PUEDE ENCONTRARSE EN LA PÁGINA WEB DEL DISTRITO EN INGLÉS Y ESPAÑOL: www.lakelandschools.org Por Orden de la Junta de Educación Distrito Escolar Central Lakeland de Shrub Oak Lynn Cosenza Secretaria del Distrito LEGAL NOTICES Editorial Submissions Press releases and photos should be submitted to Yorktown News by the Thursday before the next publication date. 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PUZZLE SOLUTIONS FOR THE WEEK OF 03/28/24 PAGE 46 – YORKTOWN NEWS APRIL 11 - APRIL 24, 2024 and dance moves, and making a cocktail that would “put hair on your chest.” Countless memories were made on his beloved Sea Hawk boats, trips to Jupiter, Florida, at Army football games, and on many golf courses over the years. His stories were unforgettable, his history legendary, and his love for us everlasting. In addition to his wife Glenda, Billy is survived by his daughters, Susan (Tim) Mackey and Debbie June; his grandchildren, Missy (Neil) Stoltzfus, Scott (Erika) Martino, Billy (Michelle) Obenauer, Kelly (Ian) Obenauer-Kelly, Kristie (James) Kibby, and Jacqueline (Tyler) June; his great-grandchildren, Dakota, Kyla, Samara and Sadie Obenauer, Della and Rowan Kelly, Ruby Martino, Eve Stoltzfus, and Khloe and Eli Kibby; and his sister, D. June (Geis) Redman. He is predeceased by his wife Mary Della (Hopkins) Geis, his parents Rose H. (Metzler) Geis and William W. Geis Sr., and his son-in-law Robert June. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of William W. Geis Jr. to any of the following organizations: United Methodist Church of Shrub Oak (1176 E. Main Street, Shrub Oak), New York Presbyterian - Hudson Valley Hospital for Nursing (1980 Crompond Road, Cortland Manor), or the William W. Geis Jr. Scholarship Award at Lakeland Central School District (1086 Main Street, Shrub Oak). Services have concluded. Lyle D. Blaylock Sr. Lyle D. Blaylock, Sr. of Yorktown Heights, formerly of Somers, died on March 26, 2024. Lyle was born on July 15, 1934, in Bristol, Va., to the late Oliver and Georgia Blaylock. He came to Danbury in 1953 and met his late wife, Marian Blaylock. Lyle is the beloved father of Kathy (Madgy) of Brewster, Diana (Michael) of Yorktown, Darcy (Larry) of Beacon, and Lyle, Jr. (Jennifer) of Pittsburgh. 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