VOL. 12 NO. 17 THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 2023 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 19 CLASSIFIEDS 18 LEGAL NOTICES 18 LEISURE 17 OPINION 8 TOWN GREEN 5 Graduation Pullout Inside! CLASS OF 2023 Visit TapIntoYorktown.net for the latest news. BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER Elizabeth Finnegan, a Yorktown resident, took to Facebook earlier this month to spread the word about a van that was stolen from her family’s driveway. Not only was the family’s van stolen, but their daughter’s wheelchair was also taken as it was inside. In a Facebook post that circulated, Finnegan wrote: “Just pleading if someone reads this and they know anything about this that they could somehow return her chair.” She also wrote that the chair was expensive and very difficult to obtain. Finnegan told Yorktown News that the wheelchair, from Shriners Hospital in Massachusetts, is customized to her daughter’s height, weight, and capabilities. Last week, the Yorktown Police Department recovered the van when Detective Dan Curtis spotted the vehicle unoccupied in a residential parking lot over the town line on Lexington Avenue. “For us, as an agency, we were working hard to recover the van, which contained a personalized wheelchair that was vital to a member of the household,” said Yorktown Police Chief Robert Noble. “Detective Curtis did an outstanding job locating the van, which contained most of the Finnegan’s property inside, with the exception of the vehicle keys.” The van and wheelchair were both recovered. “We cannot thank Yorktown Police Department and all of our neighbors and friends enough for all of their support and love,” said Finnegan. “This is a great place to live and we love Yorktown so much.” The van was processed by the Yorktown Police Department for evidence and the department is working to find those responsible, according to police. “Our goal is to arrest those responsible for this crime and the crime is currently being investigated,” said Noble. “We remind our residents to please lock their unoccupied vehicles, as the lowlifes responsible for this crime will in all likelihood be released without bail if apprehended, free to rummage and thieve in other local neighborhoods.” YPD recovers stolen van and wheelchair BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER Craig Nelson, a custodian at Mohansic Elementary School, was honored for his life saving actions. At the June 12 Yorktown Central School District Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Ron Hattar recognized Nelson for his quick thinking during an incident where a student was choking on May 11. “That may have been life saving action by Craig,” said Hattar. Nelson and two teaching assistants noticed the student stand up during lunch period and appear to be in some distress, he told Yorktown News. He said they initially thought the student was “going to be sick,” rushed over, and then quickly realized they were actually choking. After realizing they were choking, Nelson gave the student the Heimlich maneuver until the food was dislodged, according to Hattar. “I know the entire Mohansic community, including the parents of that student, are really really thankful for Craig’s quick thinking and heroism,” added Hattar. “Sprang into action without a second to waste and every second mattered, and you may have saved the life of a child.” Nelson has been the Senior Custodian at Mohansic for almost two years. He told Yorktown News that being in his position, anything can happen and that he just reacted in the moment and did it. “I’d like to give a shout out and a world of appreciation to the teaching assistants that were there and on top of the situation,” Nelson told Yorktown News. “We all had a part and they deserve a lot of credit too.” Mohansic custodian saves choking student PHOTO: COURTESY OF YCSD PHOTO: COURTESY OF YPD
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THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 2023 YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 3 Yorktown’s Engine 270 Yorktown’s Ladder 51 Mohegan Volunteer Fire Association Long Beach Seaside Marching Band PHOTOS: SOPHIA CASELNOVA Yorktown Volunteer Ambulance Corps. BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER Yorktown’s annual Fireman’s Day Parade returned on June 21 and brought this year’s fundraising carnival with it. Surrounding agencies joining in this year’s parade included Mount Kisco, Millwood, Mahopac Falls Croton, Tarrytown, and Mohegan Lake. After the parade ended, people made their way to the field behind the firehouse for the carnival. The carnival was scheduled to run through June 25, but the last day was canceled due to weather. Participants in the parade gathered afterwards and celebrated with food grilled by the Yorktown Lions. This year’s parade trophy winners were also announced. 2023 YORKTOWN HEIGHTS PARADE TROPHY WINNERS Best Overall: Mahopac Falls Second Best Overall: Millwood Best Color Guard: Croton - Military MS Best Apparatus: Mount Kisco Tower Ladder 14 Second Best Apparatus: Somers Engine 188 Best Ambulance Corps: Peekskill Community Volunteer Ambulance Corps Best Ambulance: Yorktown Volunteer Ambulance Corps Best Firematic Line of March: Tarrytown Best Band/Musical Unit: Civil War Troopers; Rough Riders Best Engine: Village of Mamaroneck Fire Department Engine 42 Yorktown Fire Department Parade and Carnival
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Subscribe To request Yorktown News weekly delivery, call 845-208-8503 or email [email protected]. Subscriptions are complimentary for residents and businesses in the town. Out of town mail subscriptions are $150 per year for First Class Mail. BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER Several claims in the ongoing lawsuit against the Town of Yorktown and some of its officials were dismissed by a state Supreme Court Justice earlier this month. Since July 20 of last year, former Par 3 concessionaire RC Recreation and Development has been pursuing the Town of Yorktown, Building Inspector John Landi, Councilman Sergio Esposito, and former Town Supervisor Matt Slater, all within their individual and official capacities, in court for a number of claims. In December, a second lawsuit was filed. The two have since been combined into one. The Town moved for the dismissal of nine of the claims, and in an order on June 15, Justice Charles D. Wood dismissed all but two, stating that they both had cause of actions. “The court has agreed with many of the Town’s arguments that our actions were appropriate under our contract with RC Development,” said Town Supervisor Tom Diana. “We look forward to resolving the rest of this case in our favor.” THE BREAKDOWN The second cause of action addresses a breach of contract and the breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing. The third claim addresses the proposal of a drafted Second Amended Concession Agreement. On May 22, 2022, a Second Amendment to Concession Agreement was discussed by town officials including Commissioner of Parks and Rec Matt Talbert, Town Clerk Diana Quast, consultant Joe Falcone, and (then) Deputy Supervisor Tom Diana met with Frank DiPieri of RC Recreation Development. Despite the negotiation, the amendment was never legally put into action or voted on by the town board. “The second amendment to the Agreement did not follow the formal requirements, in which the Town Board never adopted a resolution authorizing entry of the Second Amendment,” wrote Wood. RC argues that Slater “spiked the Second Amendment” in order to retaliate against and punish RC for not agreeing to an opening date. Wood wrote that RC failed to state a cause of action for anticipatory repudiation on this matter. The fifth claim addresses abuse of process referring to the Stop Work Order that was issued by the Yorktown Building Department last July. RC claims that it was issued to “leverage” negotiations for the Second Amendment to the Concession Agreement. The Town’s response was that the Stop Work Order wasn’t the cause of the termination of the Concession Agreement, but was because of the building violations on the property and the Concession Agreement’s requirement that RC complies with the law. The violations listed on the memorandum were: • The need for the renewal of their building permit as it expired. • The kitchen wiring in the clubhouse was left exposed and unprotected. • The exterior electrical trenches were left open and exposed. • Unapproved material was used as an electrical conduit for the lighting in the parking lot. • No stairs were installed, and needed to be installed immediately and designed to code. • The drain pipes were improperly installed. • The storage of RV’s/campers as they are not listed accessories. • A fire alarm permit is required for the restoration of onsite fire alarm systems. • The fire suppression system for kitchen equipment was not operating. • Bridges throughout the property had no guard rails and were in “disrepair.” • Water lines were used as electrical conduit. • Unprotected electrical lines in clubhouse. • Kitchen waste drain was not properly installed; not installed in a “workmanlike manner” or by a professional licensed tradesperson. • The water line was altered behind the water meter to allow for outside hose connection use. “Based on this court’s ruling herein, the Town had the right to terminate the Concession Agreement without cause, thus, the cause of action for abuse of process is dismissed,” wrote Wood. 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THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 2023 YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 5 Westchester County Mobile Passport Office Thursday, June 29, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Westchester County Clerk’s Mobile Passport Office is coming to the Yorktown Town Hall, 363 Underhill Avenue in Yorktown Heights. The community outreach staff can help you apply for a passport, including taking your picture. Passport Applications and Renewal Forms, should residents like to request them prior to the June 29 visit, may be accessed online by visiting www. westchesterclerk.com Movie in the Park Series “TOP GUN: MAVERICK” Friday, June 30, at 8:30 p.m. Join Yorktown Parks and Recreation for the 2023 Movie in the Park series this summer! Bring a blanket or a few chairs and enjoy a free movie with the family. To be held at Jack DeVito Veteran’s Memorial Field and Track. Music with the Mahopac News editor Friday, June 30, at 9 p.m. Mahopac News editor Emile Menasché will be playing lead guitar with the Legendary Tuesday Night Garage Band at The Garage at Lucy’s on Bedford Road in Pleasantville. The band features Yorktown residents Duke Covone (lead vocals, guitar) and Frank Calderone (bass, vocals), Mt. Kisco’s Greg Renza (keys, vocals) and Katonah’s Danny O’Keefe (drums, vocals) delivering a high energy set of classic rock with a twist. Tickets $10 at the door. Visit www.lucyspleasantvilleny.com/ events for more information. Norm Hathaway Big Band Show Tuesday, July 4, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The Town of Carmel presents an Independence Day Concert featuring the Norm Hathaway Big Band at Red Mills Historic Park. Entry is free. Bring your lawn chairs or blanket and enjoy the show! The Norm Hathaway Big Band, a traditional 18-piece big band, will play standards from the 1930s and 1940s.Their patriotic version of our National Anthem, with cannon fire provided by Revolutionary War reenactors, is the best! To be held rain or shine. Yorkville Sports Association FREE OPEN PLAY Sundays, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Free open play get togethers, including softball, for seniors (50 plus) every Sunday, except July 2. To be held all summer long at hrub Oak Memorial Park, located at 3800 Sunnyside Street in Shrub Oak. For more information, contact info@ ysaleagues.com Yorktown Grange 2023 YORKTOWN GRANGE FAIR September 8, 9, and 10 Save the dates! The 2023 Yorktown Grange Fair is stacked full of a variety of entertainment ready to delight at “Your Hometown Fair!” All around the fairgrounds and on the main stage, entertainers, musicians, and wacky contests will fill the weekend with fun for all ages. With family friendly acts, party bands, interactive activities, and a little country — the Grange Fair is the place to be. Friends of Yorktown Parks and Recreation HOLE IN ONE CONTEST Sunday, July 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To be held at The Links at Valley Fields/Tee Bar and Grille. It will be an opportunity to welcome the new proprietors and celebrate our world class Parks and Recreation facilities. Entry to the event is free and there will be something for all ages, including putting, pitching and a Hole-In-One contest. Among the children’s activities will be a games, and participation in the putting contest. There will be numerous prizes including gift certificates from area restaurants, passes to area health clubs and many prizes from local small businesses. Contestants in the Hole in One Contest will have an opportunity to win a $1,000 cash prize and other prizes. Beverages, snacks, and food will be available for purchase at the New Tee Bar and Grille. Friends of Yorktown Parks and Recreation are seeking sponsors and community service organizations to support and participate in this event. Tier 1: Platinum $5,000 (1 available) Car Dealership package includes your vehicle prominently TOWN GREEN SEE GREEN PAGE 16 • Gravel • Topsoil • Mulches • Sweet Peet • Unilock Pavers BEDFORD GRAVEL & LANDSCAPE SUPPLY 27 Norm Ave., Mt. Kisco (next to Kohl’s) www.bedfordgravel.com 914-241-3851 • Sand • Stonedust • Item #4 • Drainage Pipe • Flagstone • Fieldstone • Belgian Block • Cobblestones • Wallstone • Fire Pits • Stepping Stones • Soil/Fill Nestled in a lush green hideaway of Yorktown Heights amidst tall evergreens and nature’s beauty, sits The Country House, recently named a Best Assisted Living community by U.S. News & World Report. We invite you to tour and learn more about how our services can benefit you or your loved one. Call (914) 249-9144 to schedule. Experience the Best THE Country House in westchester 2000 Baldwin Road · Yorktown Heights · thecountryhouseinwestchester.com LIC # 800-F-007
PAGE 6 – YORKTOWN NEWS THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 2023 Celebrating our scholars! A number of Yorktown students have been honored for their academic achievements in our community and at colleges across the country! Graduations CLARKSON UNIVERSITY Michael Buchwald HAMILTON COLLEGE Kiera Wax SUNY DELHI Matthew Colalillo Allison Frost Griffin Garti Timothy Ludden THE NEW SCHOOL Katelyn Baker Dean’s List QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY Matthew Buchwald ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY Angie Garippa Sean Hickey BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER Another act of vandalism has taken place in Yorktown, this time on the trails at Sylvan Glen Park Preserve. Four out of the six interpretive signs on the trails by the Mohegan Quarry were destroyed. The vandalism was reported to the Yorktown Police Department on Friday, June 23, according to Jim Martorano, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation. While doing their rounds of the trails, trail maintainer Ken Whalen noticed that four of the signs were missing. According to Susan Siegel, president of the Yorktown Trail Town Committee, Whalen spotted three of them; one at the bottom of the quarry and two on the quarry wall. She added that Whalen believes that the fourth sign might be under water in a pond at the park. “They had to be yanked out with force,” Siegel said. “They couldn’t have just fallen over by themselves.” The signs were worth an estimated $2,300. According to Siegel, the signs were 36” wide and 24” tall with aluminum posts that were 12” by 12.” “We are absolutely devastated by this act of vandalism,” Siegel said. “We worked so hard on this project. It was such a major undertaking to reconstruct such an important part of Yorktown’s industrial industry.” The signs were put up in 2021 during a project that worked towards resurrecting information from Yorktown’s industrial industry and the role the quarry played. The project’s total cost was $20,452 and was funded by donations and a $5,000 grant from Hudson Valley Greenway. “Whether or not we can retrieve them is problematic,” said Siegel. “Safety is most important and no one should be endangered for this. No decision has been made yet.” Siegel requests that anyone with information regarding the crime please contact the Yorktown Police Department. “We’d appreciate any information that anyone has so the perpetrator can be caught and we can stop this senseless act of vandalism,” she said. Trail signs destroyed at Sylvan Glen Prom night! PHOTO COURTESY OF JAY GUSSAK SEE SCHOLARS PAGE 16 Lakeland and Walter Panas students got dressed to the nines and danced the night away at the Walter Panas prom! SWING INTO SUMMER 3379 Crompond Rd (in the BJs Plaza) Yorktown Heights NY 914.930.5550 afcurgentcare.com/yorktown-heights M-F 8am-8pm, S-S 8am-5pm Now’s the time for long days filled with sunshine and getting outdoors. And American Family Care is here to help you enjoy it. Our experienced team of medical providers is standing by and ready to treat you for just about anything that is making you sick. It’s nice to know that great health care is right around the corner from where you are, early or late, seven days a week. No appointment needed. LIMITED TIME ONLY EXTRA CHARGE FOR TOPPINGS ©2023 Rita’s Franchise Company, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Valid at participating locations. Discount applied to lowest priced item. Not valid on take home treats, catering, or novelty items. Not valid with any other offer. Limit one offer per guest per visit. Not valid at cart or theme park venues. Not for resale. ©2020 RITA’S FRANCHISE COMPANY, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. VALID AT PARTICIPATING RITA’S LOCATIONS. REDEEMABLE AT FROZEN TREAT $1 OFF WHEN YOU BUY ONE Expires 04.15.2021 RITAS OF YORKTOWN 1881A COMMERCE STREET YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY 10598 914 302 7711 ritas.com www.facebook.com/ritasof $1 OFF BUY ONE, GET $1 OFF ANOTHER ritasofyorktown ritasofyorktown.com Discount applied to lowest priced item. Not valid on take home treats, catering, or novelty items. Not valid with any other offer. Limit one offer per guest per visit. Not valid at cart or theme park venues. Not for resale. ©2020 RITA’S FRANCHISE COMPANY, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. VALID AT PARTICIPATING RITA’S LOCATIONS. Exp. 7/7/2023
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E 0Sdtsacro heorton er hl itrt cebrat their mvgup remoe tisonhbdgfawlothehaloBoki enarSool,oaiElmtySco Copo ementrSco,ndMldd.StngMddl So.otownew ul ktcgtae alofusdt a s thm h bes cote ex stpinhreducaonal oney!i gdesbi faewllohsi Elmntay hol ThMded rag idehol ls o 22 Students perform a special Moving-Up Day song at Brookside. Moving on UP Retiring Crompond Elementary Principal Dr. Lori Roberts embraces a student following a surprise speech. Students receive their certificates at Crompond Elementary. Students saying goodbye at Crompond. Mohansic students were all smiles at Moving-Up Day! Students entering the gym for the commencement ceremony at Mildred E. Strang Middle School. Students receiving their certificates. Brookside students receiving their certificates and a Bernie the Bulldog stuffed animal. Mohansic students performed a special Moving-Up Day song. Students bidding farewell to Brookside Elementary. PHOTOS COURTESY OF YCSD YORKTOWN NEWS – THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 2023 PAGE 11 Ronan O'Connor We’re so proud of you and all your achievements. We can’t wait to see all your future accomplishments in High School. •••••••••••••••• •••••••••••• • • •••••••••••••••• •••••••••••• • • L O V E Y O U F O R EVER , BOGO 40% OFF OFFER ENDS 10/31 888-448-0421 © 2023 Consumer Cellular Inc. For promo details please call 844-919-1682 CALL CONSUMER CELLULAR 844-919-1682 O First Month of New Service! USE PROMO CODE: GZ59O We are so proud of you for your hard work and stellar grades! You are so loved for the beautiful, intelligent and kind person that you are. We look forward to your further success in high school. Camer Aa Mom, Dad, Justin, Oma, and Grandpa L,
AGE Studens acrossthe Yorkown Cental Schoo Distric celebraed theirmoving-u ceremnies thi month, idding frewell to the halls of Brookside Elementary School, Mohansic Elementary School, Crompond Elementary School, and Mildred E. Strang Middle School. Yorktown News would like to congratulate all of our students and wish them the best of luck on the next step in their educational journey! Third graders bid farewell to Mohansic Elementary School. The Mildred E. Strang Middle School Class of 2023! Students perform a special Moving-Up Day song at Brookside. Moving on UP Retiring Crompond Elementary Principal Dr. Lori Roberts embraces a student following a surprise speech. Students receive their certificates at Crompond Elementary. Students saying goodbye at Crompond. Mohansic students were all smiles at Moving-Up Day! Students entering the gym for the commencement ceremony at Mildred E. Strang Middle School. Students receiving their certificates. Brookside students receiving their certificates and a Bernie the Bulldog stuffed animal. Mohansic students performed a special Moving-Up Day song. Students bidding farewell to Brookside Elementary. PHOTOS COURTESY OF YCSD YORKTOWN NEWS – THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 2023 PAGE 11 fifffflffiflfffflffiffffiffiffl ffifffflffifl fl ffi ffiffffiffl ffiffi fifffflffiflfffflfflflfflfflff fflffifflfflffiflfffflff ffl fifffflffiflff Ronan O'Connor We’re so proud of you and all your achievements. We can’t wait to see all your future accomplishments in High School. •••••••••••••••• •••••••••••• • • •••••••••••••••• •••••••••••• • • L O V E Y O U F O R EVER , BOGO 40% OFF OFFER ENDS 10/31 888-448-0421 © 2023 Consumer Cellular Inc. For promo details please call 844-919-1682 CALL CONSUMER CELLULAR 844-919-1682 O First Month of New Service! USE PROMO CODE: GZ59O We are so proud of you for your hard work and stellar grades! You are so loved for the beautiful, intelligent and kind person that you are. We look forward to your further success in high school. Camer Aa Mom, Dad, Justin, Oma, and Grandpa L,
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I further would have voiced vehement disagreement with his support of the so-called “existential predicament”—the idea that the world we live in is valueless. A close examination of Camus’ essay on Sisyphus reveals that our imaginary conversation may have found some common ground. Despite our disagreements, Camus provides important insights, especially with regards to our life’s journey. In his famous essay, “The Myth of Sisyphus,” Camus turns the obvious lesson of the allegory on its head by making Sisyphus a hero who, although destined to never reach his goal, finds meaning and purpose, nonetheless. Camus writes, “I leave Sisyphus at the foot of the mountain! One always finds one’s burden again. But Sisyphus reaches the higher fidelity that negates the gods and raises rocks. He too concludes that all is well. This universe henceforth without a master seems to him neither sterile nor futile. Each atom of that stone, each mineral flake of that night-filled mountain, forms a world. The struggle itself toward the heights is enough to fill a man’s heart. One must imagine Sisyphus happy.” Camus asserted that all of us, by struggling against our Sisyphean fate to the end, can rebel against the absurdity of our lives and, in the process, find the ever elusive meaning we sought in the first place. His sentiment reminds me of the wise modern-day slogan that life’s true meaning is not found in the destination but, rather, in the journey. I see the Greek allegory of Sisyphus’s plight as a critique of societal norms and expectations. It challenges the notion that success and achievement are the ultimate goals in life. Sisyphus’s task, which resulted in no lasting progress or reward, questions the value we place on productivity and external validation. It suggests to me that we should reevaluate our priorities and consider alternative forms of fulfillment and satisfaction that may not conform to societal expectations. Many of us have experienced profound disappointment in our lives. I, for instance, often failed to achieve what I sought to accomplish. But I take solace in the moral I see in “The Myth of Sisyphus.” I look at it as a lesson of perseverance and resilience. Despite the futility of his task, Sisyphus continues to push the rock up the mountain, demonstrating an unwavering determination and commitment. In our own lives, we too can find meaning and purpose in the most challenging of circumstances. Along the same lines, Aristotle was adamant in his conviction that our quest for happiness should focus not on goals but, rather, on what accompanies certain activities. It is a way of doing things. I am not sure that Sisyphus was happy, as Camus asserts. But that is not the question we should ask. The issue is, did he find meaning in his work? Think of Socrates, Jesus, Gandhi, Mandela, Michelangelo, Beethoven and Virginia Woolf. When we think of them, is the first thing that enters our mind that they were happy? They may all have been happy, but that is not their defining characteristic. The mistake we make by putting emphasis on happiness is that we forget that life is a process defined by activity and motion. There is no perfect state of being. Change is the essence of life. In examining this issue, scholars have distinguished between synchronic and diachronic meaning. Synchronic meaning depends on your state of being at any one moment in time, like being happy with your job because you just got a raise. Diachronic meaning depends on the journey you are on, like being happy because you are making progress toward purchasing a house. Of course, it’s wonderful to accomplish our goals and reach our destination. However, we must understand that life is really about the journey. In 2021, I retired after 45 years with The Legal Aid Society, representing indigent clients in the Bronx. At the time, I didn’t feel like I had reached any real destination. I experienced depression as I profoundly missed the activity of helping those who needed my assistance. Like Sisyphus, I found meaning in pushing the boulder up the mountain. Now I am back in local courts, happy once more to help those who need me. Purpose, not contentment, seems to be what provides meaning for my life. So, my dear friends, if you feel overwhelmed at the hands of life’s demands, don’t despair. Understand that just the process of coping, day in and day out, is itself a wonderful, fulfilling accomplishment of which we can all feel proud.
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PAGE 16 – YORKTOWN NEWS THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 2023 standards of the termination for convenience clause in the first amendment, according to Wood’s order. The eighth claim addresses unlawful ouster. The Town argues that RC doesn’t have the right to the property as they were a licensee. RC cited a real property actions and proceedings law which states that if a person is put out of real property forcibly or unlawfully, then they are entitled to recover damages. The court found that the claim failed to state a cause of action and was dismissed because the to license between RC and the Town outlined the limited activities that RC was permitted to take on the Town’s property and that all activities required prior Town approval. The ninth claim addresses injunctive release, appointing of a receiver, and for an accounting. This motion was denied last month following a March 10 court date. On May 17, Wood denied RC’s motion for the appointment of a temporary receiver and a preliminary injunction. The tenth claim addresses retaliation claiming that the retaliation is the complete loss of the concession agreement. The court found that these causes of action passed “muster” by “the narrowest margins” and stated a cause of action. Action eleven refers to denial of procedural due process. RC claims that it was denied of its right to be heard relative to the Stop Work Order. The court found that this stated a cause of action. There was a court date scheduled for Nov. 29 of last year that was deemed to be moot in response to the termination of the Concession Agreement. Claim twelve addresses search and seizure, claiming that individuals don’t have a reasonable expectation of privacy on public land. The court dismissed this cause of action as “RC cannot command the Town to apply for a warrant before entering upon its own land.” RC RECREATION RESPONDS In response to Judge Wood’s ruling, RC Recreation President Larry Nussbaum issued the following statement to Yorktown News: “After mentioning that RC Recreation Development LLC is appealing the rulings of both the Article 78/Injunction and the Dismissal of Legally Justified Claims, Larry Nussbaum wants to remind Yorktown and it’s residents that although Judge Wood did not make any reference or recognition that the Concession Agreement and First Amendment Agreement between RC and Yorktown, NY is a Public Private Partnership. PPP contracts mean a long term contract (20 years in our initial term), for the design, building, financing, operating and maintaining the Valley Fields Golf Course and Club House. In this 3P arrangement, RC bears the risk and management throughout the life of the contract and where renumeration is solely linked to the demand risk of the Golf Course and Club House dining facilities as “user-pay” revenue. Judge Wood has not taken into consideration that in Public Private Partnerships the termination for convenience clause cannot be based entirely on obtaining a better deal from another source, which is the fact in this termination. Lastly, Yorktown “does not have title” to the improvements on the parkland parcel which include the renovated Valley Fields Golf Course and Valley Fields Grille and Restaurant in the new clubhouse until there is an “executed settlement” with a legal hand off, with title, to Yorktown, NY Because RC retains legal title to all improvements, there is an independent law suit against Yorktown Group Golf, Inc for the cause of unlawful enrichment and other causes. All of these claims and others will be litigated in the remaining five causes Judge Wood did not dismiss. They are: 1. The Stop Work Order is Arbitrary and Capricious and Contrary to Law (enables RC to expose all the wrongdoing by Yorktown, NY, and those involved individually). 2. Declaration of No Material Breach (enables RC to expose the false claims of Yorktown, NY, and those involved individually). 3. The RFP is Arbitrary and Demonstrates Slater’s Real Interest in Re-Writing the Concession Agreement to Favor Yorktown (enables RC to expose Slater and members of the Town Board’s bad faith as Yorktown and those involved individually). 4. Retaliation as against Slater, Esposito, and Landi in their official and individual capacities for RC’s free speech rights protected by Article 1, Section 8 of the NYS Constitution. 5. Unreasonable Searches and Seizures in Violation of the NYS Constitution. 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Donate prizes (gift certificates, products, services, etc.) Local elected officials will be in attendance, as well as many community service organizations which will be strutting their stuff, recruiting members and raising awareness of their organizations. Organizers would welcome your sports team/league, Scout troop or community organization to participate. Contact Bob Giordano for more information about participating and sponsorships at rgiord19@ optonline.net 914-874-4347 Organic Yard Waste Facility Is Open Yorktown’s Organic Yard Waste Facility, 2200 Greenwood St., Yorktown Heights The town of Yorktown has “closed the loop on recycling” with the collection, processing, and giving-back of organic yard waste. The Organic Yard Waste Facility is available, without charge, to Yorktown residents delivering organic yard waste in vehicles without commercial license plates. Proof of residency is required. In addition, residents can help themselves to wood chips. This facility is also the depot for biodegradable paper leaf bags, branches, logs, and Christmas trees collected by Yorktown’s Refuse and Recycling, Parks, and Highway departments. Knights of Columbus Fr. LaFarge Council 4012 Join in to honor our local first responders this May right here in Yorktown! The Fr. LaFarge Council #4012 of Yorktown Heights activities include several golf outings in support of Guiding Eyes and for High School student scholarships, hosting Hospitality Breakfasts at St. Patrick’s Parish, and raising funds for Birthright and St. Joseph’s Seminary. The Council is also attending a Hudson Valley Renegades game at the newly named Heritage Financial Park on July 21 in Fishkill. If you can spare a few hours a month to do charitable work or to raise funds for charitable efforts and would like to share comradeship with other Catholic gentlemen in Yorktown, please consider joining the Knights of Columbus. The Knights are dedicated to the principles of charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism. For information go to KofC4012.org, contact Rich Wolff (rjwolff76@ hotmail.com), or join online at KofC.org and click the “Join Us” button and enter 4012 in the “Preferred Council” blank. Circolo da Vinci Circolo da Vinci, Inc. is a 501c3 nonprofit organization founded in 1982 by local Italian and Italian-American residents. Their mission is to project and highlight the many positive contributions of Italians and their culture. In addition, the organization hopes to preserve the customs and culture of Italian heritage through informative presentations. Activities include monthly dinner meetings with guest speakers, Bocce tournament, holiday party, Person of the Year/ Scholarship Journal, fundraisers, and more. This enables the organization to provide scholarships to area students of Italian descent, as well as awarding excellence in Italian language. Meetings are held on the first Monday of each month at Little Sorrento (3565 Crompound Road in Cortlandt Manner) at 6:30 p.m. Dinner is $45. All are welcome. 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SSNY should mail process to Registered Agents Inc.: 418 Broadway STE R Albany NY 12207. Purpose: Any lawful purpose NOTICE TO BIDDERS LAKELAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT The Board of Education of Lakeland Central School District invites the submission of sealed bids for BID#6-24CAFETERIA FOOD/NON-FOOD SUPPLY, WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, 2023 AT 12:00 P.M. Bids will be accepted until the time and date listed above at the Business Office of Lakeland Schools, Administration Building, 1086 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY 10588 Attn: Lisa Garland, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Specifications and bid forms may be obtained at www.lakelandschools.org or in the Business Office, Lakeland Administration Building, 1086 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY 10588. The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any part of/or all of any bids and to award contracts by entire parts, groups, sections or combinations. 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Please include the following additional papers as part of this subscription: The Somers Record Mahopac News North Salem News The Mt. Kisco-Bedford Times The Katonah-Lewisboro times The Era of No Lookback Periods for Medicaid Homecare Is Finally Coming to an End In New York! Barring another pandemic or other significant health emergency, on March 31, 2024, the days of being able to gift away your assets in New York without creating any period of ineligibility for Community Medicaid (also known as Medicaid Homecare) will be coming to an end. On March 31, 2024, any uncompensated transfer of assets (gift of assets) will create a 30-month lookback period for Community Medicaid retroactive to all uncompensated transfers made on or after Oct. 1, 2020. It should be noted that although these transfers have had no impact on eligibility for Community Medicaid for decades, they have always created a 60-month (five year) lookback for Medicaid nursing home. This change in the law will have a major impact on seniors who want to age in place at home and access the Medicaid home care program, which provides seniors with paid home health aides. The aides assist seniors in performing activities of daily living (ADL’s), such as walking, dressing, feeding, going to the bathroom and bathing. Thus, if on April 1, 2024, a single person (no spouse) has nonIRA/non-retirement liquid assets greater than the resource exclusion ($30,180 for 2023), they will be creating a 30-month (2-1/2 years) lookback and ineligibility period for Community Medicaid, unless a “Medicaid Crisis Plan” can be implemented for the applicant’s resources, which would help reduce the ineligibility period below 30 months. For seniors who are currently struggling to remain at home (including those who reside at an assisted living facility) because of both physical and cognitive incapacities, the implementation of the 30-month lookback can be a devastating blow. Thus, we are encouraging our clients who are in need of assistance with their ADL’s to make the requisite transfer of their non-IRA/non-retirement resources above the current resource limit prior to March 31, 2024, and to apply for Community (homecare) Medicaid before March 31, 2024. It is critical that both the transfer and application for Community Medicaid be made before March 31, 2024, to avoid the 30-month lookback. Although one’s physical incapacities may not be significant enough to warrant 12 or 24 hours of care per day, it is important to be in the system and receiving any amount of approved care before the 30-month lookback commences. As one’s condition continues to deteriorate and additional hours of care are required, one can request that their care needs be reevaluated and that additional hours of care be provided. Being proactive in seeking homecare prior to March 31, 2024, is of great importance. Anthony J. Enea is a member of Enea, Scanlan and Sirignano, LLP of White Plains, New York. 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 can be reached at 914-948- 1500 or at www.esslawfirm.com. Era of ‘no-lookback periods’ is ending Medicaid Homecare eligibility will be impacted starting on March 31, 2024 ANTHONY J. ENEA GUEST CORNER Lunch & Learn Series Held on the last Wednesday of each month, Lunch & Learn programs at Enea, Scanlan and Sirignano, LLP, shed light on a variety of important elder law and estate planning topics. The free educational program, held at the firm’s White Plains location, is open to the public – though space is limited. Those interested are encouraged to register early by calling 914-948-1500 to reserve their spot. A light lunch and refreshments are included. Future programs include: September 27 LLCs: The Pros, Cons and Estate Planning: For some, an LLC can be a useful tool to pass assets down to loved ones while avoiding or minimizing estate taxes. Discover if an LLC may be right for your estate planning needs as well as how they are used to reduce the risk of personal liability with rental properties. Presentation by Anthony J. Enea, Esq. & Michael P. Enea, Esq.
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