The Somers Record12.01.2022

Vol. 11 No. 34 Visit TapIntoSomers.net for the latest news. Thursday, December 1, 2022

Dome

dome!
Following an overpowering 35-7 victory over
PHOTO: CHRIS SMAJLAJ Niskayuna in the Class A semi nals, the Tusk-
ers punched their ticket to the state champion-
ship! Somers will square o against Union-En-
dicott at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse on Dec.
3. Read more on page 18!

Public hearing set for 2023 town budget

BY CAROL REIF salaries for elected o cials, namely rise to  $7,639,512  in  2023  and ese include sales and mortgage PEPSICO IMPACT
STAFF WRITER the supervisor, Town Board mem- the current tax rate of $15.05 per taxes, fund balances, and court and A change in Somers’s overall as-
bers, town clerk, and highway su- $1,000 of assessed valuation will building inspection fees.)
If anybody wants to put their perintendent. be  $15.27  per $1,000 of assessed sessment – from $502,601,255 in
two cents in on Somers’ proposed valuation. e  proposed 2023  tax 2022 to $500,171,234 in 2023 – is
2023 town budget, there’s still time e hearing has to be closed levy is $266,497, or 3.182 percent, “largely” due to the settlement of
to do it. by Dec.15 and the nal budget ad- is means that the owner of under the tax cap available to the PepsiCo’s tax certiorari case, Kehoe
opted no later than Dec. 20. a house worth $650,000  will pay town --  $7,906,009  -- exclusive con rmed.
e Town Board has scheduled $16  more in property taxes than of special districts such as lighting,
a public hearing on the prelimi- e  preliminary bud- he or she did in 2022, according to water, and sewer. PepsiCo’s former headquarters
nary  $15,968,414  spending plan get is $74,502,or less than 1 percent the town’s nance director, Robert on Route 25 is one of the two
for 7 p.m. ursday,  Dec. 8, at (0.468 percent to be exact), higher Kehoe. (Approximately 52 percent e town plans to appropri- biggest commercial properties in
Town Hall, 335 Route 202. than the current $15,893,912 plan. of the town’s revenues come from ate a bigger  fund balance  next town. e  540,000-square-foot,
sources other than property taxes. year. In  2022, that was  $885,895;
It also voted last month to set If the budget is adopted as is, the in 2023, it will be $933,620. SEE BUDGET PAGE 4
2022  tax levy  of  $7,563,866  will

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BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 25 GOBBLE!
CLASSIFIEDS 27
ELEPHANT’S TRUNK 2 Somers Turkey Trot
LEGAL NOTICES 24 pg 14
LEISURE 21
OBITUARIES 22
OPINION 8
SPORTS 18

Page 2 – The Somers Record ELEPHANT’S TRUNK Thursday, December 1, 2022

The Staff Illuminate to see all the festive sights. e at 3 p.m., with the Nativity Scene Society, featuring new exhibits and
Somers 2022 event begins at 6 p.m. with timed dedication and blessing sponsored “Toys, Trees, and Treasures of the
EDITORIAL TEAM 30-minute intervals. Please sign up by e Msgr. Raymond M. Col- Holiday Season.” ere will also
TOM WALOGORSKY Friday, Dec. 16, at 6 p.m. to enter your home in the contest lins Council 6205 of the Knights be a holiday music sing-along and
EDITOR: 914-302-5830 It’s that time of year! e Somers or to join in the holiday caravan by of Columbus. At 3:30 p.m., fami- complimentary hot cocoa from
[email protected] Lions are once again Illuminating visiting www.illuminatesomers.com lies are invited to the Town Christ- Somers Girl Scout Troop 1455.
WHIT ANDERSON Somers! e favorite annual holi- mas Tree Tradition,where kids can At 5 p.m., Santa will light the tree!
day event brings the community Town of Somers take photos in front of the Town
SPORTS EDITOR together to see and enjoy the holi- Holiday Celebrations Christmas Tree and a 6’ ruler to Sponsored by Somers Lions
[email protected] day lights and decorations of our chart their growth. From 3:30 to Club, Somers Historical Society,
neighbors. Sunday, Dec. 4 5 p.m., photos with Santa will also Somers Chamber of Commerce,
VIM WILKINSON Ring in the holiday season at be available, along with an Open and Somers Girl Scout Troop
SPECIAL SECTIONS EDITOR e festivities begin at Reis Park, the Elephant Hotel! Events begin House at the Somers Historical 1455. Toys for Tots donations will
[email protected] followed by a caravan through town also be accepted.   

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Deadlines will be “People’s Choice”and “Pas-
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THE SOMERS RECORD DEADLINE Votes will be collected through the
THE DEADLINE FOR ADVERTISEMENTS end of the festival, Dec. 17.
Entries must be delivered to the
AND EDITORIAL SUBMISSIONS FOR Wright Reis Homestead, on Sat-
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to a base no larger than 12” x 12”
Subscribe in size

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Thursday, December 1, 2022 OPINION The Somers Record – Page 11

DOOLEY 12. I often feel that people feel step back and remember that HOLIDAY SHOPPING •Garbage men
pressure to buy not only nu- whatever you are doing is good LIST FOR MOMS! •Mail carriers
FROM PAGE 10 merous gifts, but focus more on enough and that your family •Spouse/signi cant other •Cleaning people/maintenance
toys and games. Sometimes the will appreciate it. Even when •Kids workers
look presentable when they best gift is something that will your relatives come in from out •Pets
see family. She is making sure create an experience or a mem- of town and are driving you •Grandparents, aunts, uncles, Nicole Dooley is a Somers mom
that everything is wrapped and ory. I’ve given my kids “mommy nuts, try your best to laugh it cousins, siblings, in-laws who enjoys writing for her
ready before the big day and coupons” that entitle them to o and if that doesn’t work, •Neighbors parenting blog. If you enjoyed her
she is not the only one making one-on-one time with mom send them out to the store to •Co-workers column, you can read more of her
her list and checking it twice. or dad and can be tickets to a grab a few more pies…and •Charities entries at www.mamaexplains.
Santa has nothing on a mom show or museum, a lunch date, some wine. •Teachers/professional ser- com or follow her on Instagram
who has a mission to create a nail appointment, or even a vices: school, day care, therapists, at @mamaexplains for relatable
a magical Christmas for her sporting event. I also think it’s Oh, and I know I said to go dance/coaches parenting tips and stories.
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I’m still learning

Imay not be able to split an think about, I began defrosting you have not recently gained I met my husband, Ken, Day, rolls around, my turkey
atom anytime soon, but I my turkey, which is usually 15 pounds, then someone, when we both worked at the will be completely defrosted
am still learning with each between 18 and 22 pounds, 10 somewhere, is hiding a secret. corporate headquarters of a and Ken and I will not have
After some research, I found national baking company. If to struggle with pulling out
day that passes. full days before anksgiving. that some chains want to cater a store wants to sell a name turkey necks and plastic bags
to the younger generation and brand product but also wants of giblets.
For Believe me, will make a waist more snug or to sell their own similar generic
take an eighth of an inch o product, it would cost too One year, when I still
instance, nothing will of the hips. It may not sound much money for the baking thought the turkey would
like a big deal, but it is if you company to change out their be defrosted in four days, I
when the JUST happen to the are a mature woman whose machines and formulas so they became so frustrated trying to
packaging JO ANN turkey and it body is slowly morphing into just use the same ones and pull out everything that was
around a will be tender a lumpy sack of coal instead of sell it as a store brand. at’s stu ed into the turkey that I
an hourglass. an amazing bit of knowledge, just threw the turkey in the
frozen turkey JO ANN and moist. since some people won’t buy oven as was. When the turkey
says that FRANCELLA is was an Did you know that if a anything but name brand was done cooking, I had all I
you should label on a clothing item says products. could to do to keep the family
important “Dry Clean,” you can wash away as the turkey rested on
it without damaging it? But As I write this column, I the countertop and the bag of
thaw your lesson for me. if the label says “Dry Clean am secure in the knowledge giblets slowly began oozing out
Only,” then it must be dry that on Nov. 10, I took my of the back of the bird.
turkey in the Although cleaned and never washed. frozen 21-pound turkey out
of the freezer and placed it Learn from my mistakes
refrigerator I only have And here is something else on a platter in the downstairs and I hope you enjoyed your
you may not know: Some refrigerator to defrost. It has
one day for every 5 pounds of to apply my wisdom once a generic brands of food are been defrosting nicely and by anksgiving with all the
exactly the same as name the time Nov. 24, anksgiving people you love.
turkey, it is presumed that it year, I feel a burden o of my brand. How do I know that?
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Wrong! It took me quite Something else I’ve learned

a while to realize that that recently is that when a major

equation simply does not work. clothing chain tells you that

After trying to pull the neck they have not changed their

and “parts” package from inside sizing, don’t believe them.

the still frozen turkey at 6 When your normal size 8

a.m. on anksgiving morning pants begin tting like they

more times than I care to are a size 4 and you know that

Fun Facts by Jo Ann

SCAN TO Become a volunteer Only male turkeys “gobble.”
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Thursday, December 1, 2022 OPINION The Somers Record – Page 13

OP-ED

Opportunity lost in way white privilege lesson was pulled

BY RICH MONETTI at’s a testament to good easier if a group of students order to navigate this life. Each from adults on cable news and
GUEST WRITER parenting, but they aren’t so far had their thoughts organized side could learn from the other social media.
o from leaving the nest. In and made a stand. On the and I can’t help wondering
Not living under a other words, I believe a better other hand, there might not whether that was the original But we live and learn
rock, I caught wind course would have let them be a lone hero who could intent anyway. Either way, the because this is not the last time
of the white privilege speak on their behalf. So children could have modeled we are going to be here. I just
lesson that was being taught ap their wings like adults and there’s always the written all the bad behavior we see hope the next opportunity is
at the high school, and despite leave the issue in their hands. word. not squandered.
having no kids, I still reserve
the right to weigh in. After all, Now, that doesn’t mean Multiple signatures
the controversy a ects me, too. patting them on their heads would start a conversation
Even so, people have spoken and sending them o to class and a good teacher would
up, the board listened and a to meekly raise their hands. enthusiastically welcome the
change has been made. But in Taking on an authority gure, chance to engage with his or
victory, children have lost an whether you’re an adult or a her kids as adults. Of course,
important opportunity. child, is no easy task. So really if that’s not the case, now you
stepping in would have meant have a matter for the school
Probably short on the facts, empowering your children board, and again, the students
I still have the most important to face the teacher with their could have led the charge.
one. e lesson was pulled. dissent.
I know, who’s got time for
at said, I must admit I’m A dive into the material all this? So parents could have
a lot less concerned with the and you could have helped raised their concerns with the
subject matter. I also believe them build a coherent case to school board and removed
that whatever di erences in counter the initiative. eir the kids from the process. A
opinion we have, the chasms con dence elevated, the words good old-fashioned debate
between us aren’t as wide as would come so much easier could have been proposed and
the competing political forces when it counted. students could have lined up
would have us believe. according their positions.
Of course, the order is still
Nonetheless, the kids who tall and doesn’t necessarily After all, this ain’t math.
raised concerns did exactly mean they would have the ere’s no right answer, and
what they should. ey courage to summon their there’s no one answer to the
brought their distress home. voices. However, there’s societal questions we pursue in
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Thursday, December 1, 2022 LEISURE The Somers Record – Page 21

CLUES ACROSS surface 54. Serves as an 13. Mimic
1. Single Lens Reflex
4. People of southern 25. Hard liquors introduction 14. Surfers use it
Benin
7. One who is learned 26. One from Scotland 55. Earned top billing 17. Small Eurasian deer
(abbr.)
10. Neckwear 27. Satisfy 56. Mansion 18. Popular Miller beer
11. Solid water
12. A way to work the 30. Used to introduce a 57. A partner to a carrot 20. Finds out about
soil
13. Inspiring contrasting statement 59. War-horse 22. Unusual
15. Pick up
16. It wakes you up 34. Antidepressant 60. Midway between 27. Small European
19. Parcel
21. Popular dog breed drug type (abbr.) northeast and east viper
23. Lets out a sigh
24. Embedded into the 35. Similar 61. It checks the 28. Indicates before

36. Winged horse heartbeat 29. Birth swine

41. Soft drink maker 62. Aquatic salamander 31. 7

45. One who doesn’t 63. CNN’s founder 32. Useful keyboard key

live up to expectations 64. Being precisely 33. Letter of the Greek

46. Nursemaid suitable and right alphabet

47. Inheritor 65. Strongly alkaline 37. Edible mollusk

50. Hot, often dusty solution 38. Stitched up

wind 39. Utilized

CLUES DOWN 40. __ in tradition
1. Pinochle trick 41. A way to get through
2. A system of 42. Let o
43. Fashionable source
connections
3. Emblems of of shade
44. In due time
royalty
4. Work with a soft 47. Printing speed
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hand For puzzle solutions, please see
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49. Nocturnal, cat-like
in Peru
6. A timid man mammal
51. __ de la __
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the EU

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Jacque’s Spin on Music for December

E’ ACQUE’Hello everyone! I MAHOPAC PURDYS Road, (914) 962-9300 musicians and event planners if
hope you enjoy
the December Putnam House, Westchester Bluegrass Club, 33 ere is a full lineup of live you have an upcoming live music
Holidays, as
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USICthis month 8880 the Slocan Ramblers are the fea- ber. Friday the 23rd Andrea & wbutter y.net.
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goes fast! We d n e s - tured act at 8 pm. ere is an open e Armenian Rug Riders are
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Have I day is Open mic performance at 7 pm.Refresh- throwing a Christmas Party, Jacque Roche is a freelance writer,

told you Mic at 7 pm. ments are served and the club re- while Class Action will be ring- content contributor to several local

about Dog Friday & quests attendees bring a dish to ing in the New Year on the 31st! publications, as well as editor and

Haus Bier- N ON M Saturday live share. I haven’t even touched on all music blogger for HearIt ere.
garten, in music at 9:30 the live holiday music this month. com. Archived broadcasts of her

M Cortlandt pm. For the full YORKTOWN HEIGHTS For a full list, visit HearIt ere. 2016-2020 radio shows can be
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Mohegan Lake? visit the website.

is unique restaurant

is hosting live music at 7 pm on PEEKSKILL

ursdays. e lineup for Dec BeanRunner Café, 201 South

8 – 29 is Brandon Hernandez, Division Street (914) 737-1701

Mike Seminara and Marc Von Live Music Fri and Sat from

Em and Bryan Gordon. Visit 6-8 pm and an occasional Sun-

their website, moheganlake. day. On Sunday, the 11th e

doghaus.com for more details Porch Brothers (Richard Brook-

and check out the photos. e er & Tom Heany) are bringing

food looks amazing! Who’s their guitars and mandolin. Tom

been? is a Hudson Valley treasure,

whom I think many will enjoy.

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Route 311 (845) 228-4400 e Garage at Lucy’s, 446 Bed-

I hear they have some great ford Road (914) 747-4740

bands Saturday nights here! e venue is hosting Anthony

Local cover band, e Knuck- Krizan formerly of e Spin Doc-

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Leonard J. Bibbo OBITUARIES TRUNK

Leonard J.Bibbo,91,of Somers, New York, and a 24-year resident ber 21, 2022, after a brief illness. FROM PAGE 6
of Hilton Head Island, South He was born in e Bronx,
Carolina, passed away on Novem- For tickets and more informa-
N.Y. to Frank and Elvira Bibbo tion, visit www.lasdonpark.org.
and is an alumnus of Manhat- rial donations may be made to
tan College, New York. Leonard Hospice Care of the Lowcoun- The Somers
had a successful Civil Engineer- try, P.O. Box 3827, Blu ton, SC Library Foundation
ing business spanning 65 years. 29910. Funeral services were held
He enjoyed cooking, gol ng, at St. Francis by the Sea Roman Needs You
and telling jokes. Leonard is Catholic Church in Hilton Head,
preceded in death by Yolanda, on Tuesday, November 29. Are you a passionate supporter
his wife of nearly 60 years. He is of the Somers Library and looking
survived by his dear friend Rose- for a way to help improve the ser-
mary Henry-Fortsch, his sister vices and capabilities? e Somers
Annette Macdonald; daughters Library Foundation is looking
Elena and husband Dallas, Te- for new board members. ere
resa and husband Frank, Mari- are lots of opportunities to use
anne and husband Greg, sons your talents and build new skills.
Frank and wife Bonnie,Leonard Send the foundation an email at
Jr. and wife Michele, and Chris- somerslibraryfoundation@gmail.
topher and his wife Amanda. org. Watch the Somers LIbrary
In addition, he has four grand- Foundation website (https://som-
daughters, three grandsons, and erslibraryfoundation.org) for de-
two great-grandchildren. e tails on upcoming meet and greet
family wishes to extend their events to learn more about the
gratitude to Hospice Care of the Foundation and what it means to
Lowcountry for their support in be a board member of the board.
his nal days.
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TRUNK projects, annual “high adventure” To learn more, email Somer- service while experiencing the and actively give back to Somers
excursions, and visits to historic [email protected] and visit outdoor adventures of Scouting. through community service and
FROM PAGE 22 destinations like Gettysburg are www.SomersTroop376.org. Discover the natural wonders of environmental conservation proj-
just some of the activities you can New York State, whether canoe- ects. To nd out more, email us
activities like bowling nights and look forward to with Troop 376. Somers BSA ing in the Adirondacks, hiking at [email protected]
ropes courses, community service Troop 228 the Appalachian trail, or camp- or visit our website at Troop-
ing at one of our State Parks. Ex- 228somers.com.
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Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be FINANCING AVAILABLE WITH APPROVED CREDIT spending time with a 3rd – 8th
whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail grade student at their school for
served. SSNY should mail process to Christine Greige: 266 LLC FORMATION NOTICES the upcoming school year.  e
process to UNITED STATES North Washington St Sleepy commitment is to spend 1 hour a
CORPORATION AGENTS, INC.: Hollow NY 10591. Purpose: Any CRBJ Properties LLC, Arts of Org. led with Sec. of State of week, every week with a student
7014 13TH AVENUE SUITE 202 lawful purpose NY (SSNY) 4/15/2020. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent and make a di erence in their
BROOKLYN NY 11228. Purpose: Notice of Formation of upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 15 life. You will develop a relation-
Any lawful purpose Minimonstazz Auto Care. Articles Lincoln Ave., Somers, NY 10589. General Purpose ship and help open new lines
Notice of Formation of Liz Fogarty of Organization filed with of communication while play-
Coaching LLC . Articles of Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) EWG Properties LLC, Arts of Org. led with Sec. of State of NY ing games, doing puzzles or just
Organization filed with Secretary on 2022-10-03. Office location: (SSNY) 10/20/2022. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon chatting.
of State of NY (SSNY) on 2022- Westchester County. SSNY whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 632
11-01. Office location: designated as agent of Limited Warburton Ave., Yonkers, NY 10701. General Purpose Please consider volunteering
Westchester County. SSNY Liability Company (LLC) upon for this great program.  A child
designated as agent of Limited whom process against it may be 204 Purchase Street Holdings LLC, Arts of Org. led with Sec. of will bene t from spending time
Liability Company (LLC) upon served. SSNY should mail State of NY (SSNY) 7/20/2022. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as with you!
whom process against it may be process to Damion Brown: 72 agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process
served. SSNY should mail william st apt 2w mount vernon to 900 Pelhamdale Ave., Pelham, NY 10803. General Purpose For more information, visit
process to United States NY 10552. Purpose: Any lawful somersschools.org/Page/7356  or
Corporation Agents, Inc: 7014 purpose 37 Hughes Avenue LLC, Arts of Org. led with Sec. of State of call 914-481-2716.   
13th Avenue Suite 202 Brooklyn Notice of Formation of Abdous, NY (SSNY) 10/20/2022. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent
NY 11228. Purpose: Any lawful LLC. Articles of Organization filed upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to Virtual Support
purpose with Secretary of State of NY Je rey O’Brien, 29 Reymont Ave., Rye, NY 10580. General Purpose Groups
Notice of Formation of TAHHAN (SSNY) on 2022-11-07. Office
AND COMPANY MIL LLC. Articles location: Westchester County. 1061 NY LLC, Arts of Org. led with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) Support groups for women
of Organization filed with SSNY designated as agent of 5/9/2022. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process with breast and ovarian cancers
Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) Limited Liability Company (LLC) against may be served & shall mail process to Alan Merovitch, 3 Elm have been transitioned to vir-
on 2022-08-02. Office location: upon whom process against it Ave., Somers, NY 10589. General Purpose tual platforms. Virtual groups
Westchester County. SSNY may be served. SSNY should mail are accessible to women from
designated as agent of Limited process to Amgad Abdou: 41 1250 North Ave. 309 LLC, Arts of Org. led with Sec. of State of the comfort of their homes, re-
Liability Company (LLC) upon Suffolk Trail Yonkers NY 10710. NY (SSNY) 5/12/2022. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon gardless of where they live. All
whom process against it may be Purpose: Any lawful purpose whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 5600A groups are open to new mem-
served. SSNY should mail Notice of Formation of Borderland Broadway, Bronx, NY 10463. General Purpose bers as well as past participants.
process to UNITED STATES Cards. Articles of Organization Advance registration is required
CORPORATIONS AGENTS, INC.: filed with Secretary of State of NY Gothamre1, LLC, Arts of Org. led with Sec. of State of NY by calling 914-962-6402 or 800-
7014 13TH AVENUE SUITE 202 (SSNY) on 2022-05-17. Office (SSNY) 10/10/2022. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon 532-4290. Support Connection’s
BROOKLYN NY 11228. Purpose: location: Westchester County. whom process against may be served & shall mail process to C/O Peer Counselors are also avail-
Any lawful purpose SSNY designated as agent of Elezovic, 399 Knollwood Rd., STE. 311, White Plains, NY 10603. able for individual counseling
Limited Liability Company (LLC) General Purpose and assistance via phone and
To advertise in The Somers upon whom process against it email. Call 800-532-4290, or
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Thursday, December 1, 2022 FOCUS ON ELDER LAW The Somers Record – Page 25

Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano named “Best Law Firm”

U.S. News – Best Lawyers for thirteenth consecutive year

e law rm of Enea, Scanlan PHOTO COURTESY OF ENEA, SCANLAN & SIRIGNANO lationships with clients and peers.
& Sirignano, LLP has been se- We rmly believe that advanced
lected by U.S. News – Best Law- (clockwise from top left): Michael P. Enea, Esq; Darrell Delancey; Stella King, Esq; Robert Arbuco, Esq.; planning is essential for adults of
yers® for inclusion in their 2023 Lauren C. Enea, Esq.; Gregory Rivera; Samantha A. Lyons, Esq.; Anthony J. Enea, Esq.; and Sara E. Meyers, all ages and walks of life.”
“Best Law Firms” in the elds of Esq; of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP in White Plains and Somers, N.Y. Not pictured: Richard S. Scanlan,
Elder Law and Trusts & Estates Esq. and Ashley Arcuri, Esq. e “Best Law Firm” distinc-
for the New York metropolitan tion follows Anthony J. Enea’s
region. is marks the thir- fectiveness, civility, and positive “It’s a privilege to once again Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP recent Best Lawyers accolade,
teenth consecutive year that the presented by e Best Lawyers
referrals. e rankings showcase rank among the nation’s leading are dedicated to maintaining the of America for his dedication in
rm, with o ces in Somers and protecting the rights of seniors,
White Plains, N.Y., has been more than 13,000 law rms in law practices,” said member An- highest standards, both in our the disabled and their families.
recognized for its professional Mr. Enea and fellow member
excellence. 120 practice areas. thony J. Enea. “ e attorneys at practice of the law and in our re- Sara E. Meyers were also select-
ed by their peers for inclusion in
Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano New York Metro Super Law-
concentrates its practice on elder yers 2022 in the elds of Estate
law planning, asset protection & Probate and Elder Law, with
planning, wills, trusts & estates, Mr. Enea further being recog-
Medicaid applications (home nized as a “Top 25” attorney in
care and nursing home), guard- Westchester County. In addi-
ianships, and special needs plan- tion, member Samantha A. Ly-
ning. e rm has also attained ons, senior associate Lauren C.
Martindale-Hubbell’s highest Enea and associate Stella King
rating, AV Preeminent, for su- were named 2022 Super Law-
perior ethical standards and le- yers Rising Stars.
gal ability.
Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP
e 2023 “Best Law Firm” is located at 245 Main Street in
rankings feature law rms that White Plains, N.Y. with additional
have demonstrated consistently o ces in Somers, N.Y. For more
impressive performance ratings information or to schedule a
by clients and peers. e process consultation, call 914-948-1500 or
addresses expertise, responsive- visit www.esslaw rm.com.
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Page 26 – The Somers Record BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE Thursday, December 1, 2022

COLA is sweet for Social Security recipients

GUEST Security checks for those en- For 2023, there’s an 8.7% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA)
CORNER rolled in Part B, as these premi- for Social Security bene ts – the largest increase in 40 years.
ums are automatically deducted. Also, the monthly Medicare Part B premiums are declining
MICHAEL next year, to $164.90/month from $170.10/month, which will
O’DONOVAN Of course, the sizable COLA also modestly boost Social Security checks for those enrolled in
is due to the high in ation
If you receive Social Secu- of 2022, as the Social Secu- Part B, as these premiums are automatically deducted.’
rity, you’ve probably already rity Administration uses a
heard that your checks in formula based on increases -Michael O’Donovan
2023 will be bigger – consider- in the Consumer Price Index Edward Jones
ably bigger, in fact. How can for Urban Wage Earners and
you make the best use of this Clerical Workers (CPI-W). So, amount from your portfolio each may last during your retirement account. Your higher Social
extra money? it’s certainly possible that you year to meet your expenses. A years. Security checks could help you
will need some, or perhaps all, boost in your Social Security build these cash reserves. (Also,
Here’s what’s happening: For of your larger checks to pay for may enable you to withdraw • HELP BUILD YOUR it’s helpful to keep another
2023, there’s an 8.7% cost-of- the increased cost of goods and less, at least for a year. is can CASH RESERVES three to ve years’ worth of
living adjustment (COLA) for services. But if your cash ow be particularly advantageous spending from your portfolio
Social Security bene ts – the is already relatively strong, you when the markets are down, as When you’re retired, it’s a in short-term, xed-income
largest increase in 40 years. might want to consider these you’d like to avoid, as much as good idea to maintain about investments, which now, due to
Also, the monthly Medicare suggestions for using your big- possible, selling investments and a year’s worth of the amount higher interest rates, o er better
Part B premiums are declining ger checks: withdrawing the money when you’ll spend from your portfolio income opportunities.)
next year, to $164.90/month investment prices are low. And in cash, while also keeping three
from $170.10/month, which • REDUCE WITHDRAWALS the fewer investments you need months’ of your spending needs • CONTRIBUTE TO A 529
will also modestly boost Social FROM YOUR INVESTMENT to sell, the longer your portfolio in an emergency fund, with the PLAN
PORTFOLIO money kept in a liquid, low-risk
You could use some of your
When you’re retired, you will extra Social Security money to
likely need to withdraw a certain contribute to a tax-advantaged
529 education savings plan for
Thanks for your grandchildren or other
family members.

supporting • CONTRIBUTE
Putnam TO CHARITABLE
County Toys ORGANIZATIONS
For Tots
You might want to use some
of your Social Security money
to expand your charitable giv-
ing. Your generosity will help
worthy groups and possibly
bring you some tax bene ts, too.

While it’s nice to have these
possible options in 2023, you
can’t count on future COLA in-
creases being as large. e jump
in in ation in 2022 was due to
several unusual factors, includ-
ing pandemic-related govern-
ment spending, supply short-
ages and the Russian invasion
of Ukraine. It’s quite possible,
perhaps even likely, that in a-
tion will subside in 2023, which,
in turn, would mean a smaller
COLA bump in 2024.

Nonetheless, while you might
not want to include large annual
COLA increases as part of your
long-term nancial strategy,
you may well choose to take
advantage, in some of the ways
described above, of the bigger
Social Security checks you’ll
receive in 2023. When oppor-
tunity knocks, you may want to
open the door.

is article was written by Edward
Jones for use by your local nancial
advisor, Michael O’Donovan, at
247 Route 100, Suite 200, Somers,
NY 10589 (next to Somers Sports
Arena). Reach him at 914-401-
9218 or michael.odonovan@
edwardjones.com.

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