Yorktown News 09.14.2023

VOL. 12 NO. 28 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 31 CLASSIFIEDS 30 LEGAL NOTICES 29 LEISURE 24 OPINION 10 SPORTS 18 TOWN GREEN 4 Fall athletes brave the heat pg 22 VARSITY ROUNDUP Visit TapIntoYorktown.net for the latest news. Sal Lagonia plays Taps at Yorktown’s 9/11 memorial ceremony. Dozens of people gathered to honor the fallen in the 2001 terrorist attack at the World Trade Center, Pentagon and over Pennsylvania. Yorktown victims include Patrick William Danahy, Paul Fiori, Alan Wayne Friedlander, and Barry J McKeon. YORKTOWN REMEMBERS BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER The victim of an allegedly intentional ATV attack is facing a long road to recovery. But while his injuries will require months of rehab, it took only a few days for Yorktown man Ed Moffett to learn how many neighbors have his back. In just around a week since it was launched, a GoFundMe effort to help pay Moffett’s medical bills and replace lost income has raised more than $16,000—and counting. The help from the Yorktown community is especially poignant because the 64-year-old father of two—who owns a local carpentry and general contracting business—was speaking up to protect a local park from being destroyed. According to police, Moffett had asked a group of young ATV and motorcycle riders to stop damaging Hunterbrook Ballfield on Aug. 27. Some of the riders surrounded Moffett and began circling him before 21-year-old Kyle Frankild allegedly ran him down with his ATV at what police have called a “high rate of speed.” So far, Frankild is the only one facing charges, though multiple riders were allegedly involved in the attack. “They surrounded him, they started doing circles around him with all the four-wheelers,” Moffett’s son Andrew told News12. “And then as they had him trapped, one of them (Frankild) came along and ran him straight over.” Moffett was left unconscious by the impact and needed a tourniquet around his right leg because GoFundMe launched for ATV-attack victim Yorktown man was ‘minutes away’ from bleeding to death SEE VICTIM PAGE 6 PHOTO: SOPHIA CASELNOVA

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Dozens gather or the memorial’s inauguration PHOTOS COURTESY OF ALISON BOGART Attendees attached locks to the memorial to represent their loved ones lost to addiction. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER What started out as a bare wire structure behind a skate park has been transformed into a poignant reminder of the addiction epidemic. Dozens of Yorktown residents have adorned a newly installed chainlink fence with locks and photographs to memorialize loved ones who lost their lives to drugs.  The placing of the locks was part of a ceremony dedicating a new drug epidemic awareness memorial that now stands behind the Patriot Skate Park adjacent to Town Hall on Underhill Avenue. The goal, organizers said, is to erase the stigma of addiction and provide information that could save lives in the future. “It is a place for awareness and remembrance,” said Karen Renda who proposed the memorial last December to give fellow Yorktown residents a place to mourn and celebrate loved ones lost to substance abuse. “I hope it can bring the community together and maybe we can fight this epidemic together,” she said. Renda’s son, Connor Scanlan, died in May 2021 from a fentanyl overdose at the age of 22. Like many of the others memorialized at the ceremony, Connor was a casualty of an opioid plague that takes over 107,000 American lives per year. According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than two-thirds—68 percent—of those deaths are due to illicitly manufactured synthetic opioids such as black-market fentanyl. “Last year one New Yorker died every two hours due to an opioidrelated overdose,” Assemblyman Matt Slater (RYorktown) told Yorktown News. “This scourge is impacting families on all socioeconomic levels. When Karen Renda brought this idea to me as town supervisor I knew our community would embrace it. “I applaud Karen, the Town Board, and all of our community partners for establishing this important memorial which I hope will help people heal and inspire everyone impacted by the perils of addiction.” The memorial was inspired by one in Walden Yorktown dedicates new drug epidemic memorial Locking in memories YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 3 SEE LOCKING PAGE 28 Law Office Of andres d. GiL, PLLC Honor, Integrity, Compassion, and Dignity Call Us Today At (845) 940-1110 ADG-LAW.com 973 Route 22, Suite 3, Brewster New York State Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business TRUST & ESTATES • WILLS • ELDER LAW • REAL ESTATE LAW OFFICE OF ANDRES D. GIL, PLLC Honor, Integrity, Compassion, and Dignity Call us today at (845) 940-1110 Scan here to visit my website

PAGE 4 – YORKTOWN NEWS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 Periodicals Postage Paid at Somers, NY and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Yorktown News at 118 N. BEDFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 (ISSN 2329-8693) Published Weekly by Halston Media, LLC at 118 N. BEDFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 ©2023 Halston Media, LLC The Staff EDITORIAL TEAM Emile Menasché Editor: 845-208-0774 [email protected] ADVERTISING TEAM Paul Forhan (914) 806-3951 [email protected] Bruce Heller (914) 486-7608 [email protected] Lisa Kain (201) 317-1139 [email protected] Corinne Stanton (914) 760-7009 [email protected] Jay Gussak (914) 299-4541 [email protected] Pam Zacotinsky 845-661-0748 [email protected] PRODUCTION TEAM Tabitha Pearson Marshall Creative Director/Photographer [email protected] Noah Elder Designer Bri Agosta Designer Haven Elder Designer EXECUTIVE TEAM Brett Freeman CEO & Publisher 845-208-8151 [email protected] Deadlines Yorktown News The deadline for advertisements and editorial submissions for Yorktown News is the Thursday before the next publication date. For more information, call Tom Walogorsky at 914-302-5830 or email [email protected]. 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. Correction Due to an editing error, we misspelled Vedat Gashi’s last name as “Vashi” in a headline on last week’s front page. We apologize to Mr. Gashi and to readers. Hunter Brook Hike On Sunday, Sept. 17 at 11 a.m., explore a hidden Yorktown gem in a family friendly guided hike through the picturesque 45-acre Hunter Brook Preserve. The 2.59- mile moderate level hike should take about two hours. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water.  Not suitable for children under age 5. Assemble on Fox Tail Lane off Hunterbrook Road. Sponsored by the Yorktown Trail Town Committee, yorktowntrailtown.org. For more information contact [email protected] Chabad of Yorktown Ladies Torah and Tea: High Holiday Edition Join the Chabad of Yorktown for friendship,  tea, and some great discussions about the Yom Kippur on Sept. 21 at 6 p.m. For more info and to RSVP, visit ChabadYorktown.com,  or call 914-962-1111. Chabad Hebrew School Fall classes began on Sunday, Sept. 10: Children, acquire a broad knowledge of Judaism through a motivating and challenging venue. Our students gain an appreciation for the joys, values and traditions of the Jewish heritage as it is vividly brought to life by the dedicated and enthusiastic teachers whose creativity and dynamism make every lesson a unique learning experience. Visit ChabadYorktown.com/ HebrewSchool for more info or to try a free, no obligations class. High Holidays Services Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur Services at Chabad of Yorktown, Cortlandt, and Somers. All are welcome.  No membership or affiliation required. Traditional services with contemporary messages.  Exciting children’s program. For more info, times of services, and to RSVP visit ChabadYorktown. com or call 914-962-1111. Fishing Derby The first annual Jake Arcara Fishing Derby to benefit St. Jude’s hospital will take place this Saturday, Sept. 16 from noon - 6 p.m., at the Mohegan Colony Association’s Oak Street Beach in Mohegan Lake. In addition to the fishing contest, the event includes live music, food vendors, a corn hole tourney, kids games, a 50/50 raffle, auctions, and more. Admission is $20 per person/$40 per family; sponsorships are also still available. For more information, email [email protected]. Temple Beth Am 203 Church Place, Yorktown Heights High Holiday Services Looking for a place to celebrate the High Holidays? Temple Beth Am is offering services both in person and via Zoom! Tickets are free for members, and non-members can purchase tickets per person or per Zoom screen. Children under the age of 18 may attend free of charge. For more information, visit templebetham-ny.org or call 914- 962-7500. Chamber Networking Breakfast Join the Yorktown Chamber of Commerce for its monthly Networking Breakfast series, where you can network with local business professionals at Hill Boulevard Diner at 3665 Hill Blvd. in Yorktwon Heights. The $20 admission the door includes breakfast, with proceeds going to the Yorktown Chamber of Commerce TOWN GREEN SEE GREEN PAGE 26 Your Family Car Care Center! LOCATIONS: Baldwin Place • 44 Route 118 • (845) 628-7900 Croton Falls • 1 Center St • (914) 769-3206 Visit us at www.ProperService.com For over 100 years of combined auto experience, Joe Ferone and his sta of Proper Service have been serving the community, creating releationships, and building a remarkable company with an amazing team of employees! Find out why Joe Ferone of Proper Service needs to be YOUR Go-To Automotive Service Center!

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PAGE 6 – YORKTOWN NEWS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 he was in danger of “bleeding to death,” according to Basil Kazepis, a Yorktown resident and organizer of the GoFundMe. “The group [of ATV riders] left the scene of the attack and left Ed for dead,” wrote Kazepis, who believes Moffett was just 10 minutes shy of bleeding to death before first responders arrived. Moffett was transported to the Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla by Advanced Life Support. Frankild, also of Yorktown, reportedly fled to a home near Route 202 before being brought to the Westchester Medical Center by AMR Ambulance to treat injuries to his face sustained when he hit Moffett. Frankild was arraigned at Westchester Medical Center and charged with first-degree assault, a Class B violent felony. Police Chief Robert Noble said the case remains under investigation. Severe injuries According to the GoFundMe page, Moffett sustained two broken ribs, a traumatic brain injury, and a double compound fracture in his right leg. After getting to the Medical Center, he underwent emergency surgery to have his leg reconstructed. The surgery was completed in the early morning of Aug. 28. In addition to the physical injury, the timing of the accident came at an especially difficult time for Moffett’s family—a week before his daughter’s wedding day. On Aug 28, Moffett’s daughter Danielle reacted on Facebook to the news that her father’s injuries might rob the family of sharing one of the most important days of their lives. “I’ll never understand this level of evil in this world,” she wrote. “Prayers for my sweet dad, these kids robbed him of more than they’ll ever know.” According to Kazepis, the injuries didn’t stop the dedicated father from walking his only daughter down the aisle—despite the fact that it was halfway across the country. Kazepis said Moffett was able to fly down to Texas “thanks to a Good Samaritan” who bought two first-class tickets. With the aid of a wheelchair and walker, he was able to share that moment with his daughter on Sept. 2., but Moffett now faces months of physical therapy to relearn how to walk. “Ed has a long road of rehabilitation ahead of him and he is unable to work his full-time job for the next few months, at a minimum, while he heals and learns to walk again,” Kazepis wrote. “The medical expenses and lack of full pay are the reason for this campaign and any money will help Ed and his wife through this difficult period of time.” Meanwhile, the fact that Moffett was allegedly assaulted for speaking up and trying to protect a ballfield hasn’t gone unnoticed by his neighbors. At the Sept. 5 Town Board meeting, residents used the public comment period to express their concerns about bikes and ATVs and urge the town to enact stricter laws to prevent them from being ridden on—and damaging—parklands. Those wishing to contribute to Moffett’s GoFundMe campaign can go to www.gofundme.com/f/ help-ed-and-his-family-throughtrying-times. BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER Three resolutions regarding the change in the town’s garbage hauler were passed at last week’s Town Board meeting. The first authorized the termination of the contract between Yorktown and Competitive Carting Corp (CCC); the second authorized an emergency contract between the town and CRP Sanitation; and the third allowed for a licensing agreement that permits CRP to rent two townowned packers for the week. The resolution establishing the termination stated that the termination was effective Sept. 1, four days before the meeting. The document states that the termination was enacted due to multiple breaches in contract which CCC failed to cure in a timely manner. It also noted that further breaches were made when the hauler was left unable to perform its services after five of their trucks were repossessed last month. The emergency contract with CRP, which came into effect on Sept. 5, will last Town awards emergency trash hauler contract VICTIM FROM PAGE 1 The ATV attack left Ed Moffett with severe injuries. PHOTO: COURTESY OF GOFUNDME Ed Moffett’s daughter Danielle posted a Facebook photo of her dad in happier days. PHOTO COURTESY OF DANIELLE SEAMAN SEE CONTRACT PAGE 26 24/7 TOWING • Car, Motorcycle & Light/Heavy Truck Full Automotive Repair Shop & Auto Engine Diagnostics 260 N. BREWSTER RD. BREWSTER, NY 845-287-0139 9-5pm Mon - Sat BRAKES • OIL CHANGES • TIRES 10% OFF any Oil change not valid with other offers must present at time of service FREE Tow to our shop with most repairs not valid with other offers must present at time of service lilpetesautony.com

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This week’s events John C. Hart Memorial Library include the an assortment of activities for kids and adults, a celebrtion of Voter Registration Day, and a show about the Spanish Civil War. Library hours are Monday through Thursday 9:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Saturday 9:30 a.m. –  5 p.m. For more information, call (914) 245-5262; email [email protected] or visit yorktown library.org. Did You Know? September 19 is National Voter Registration Day! Celebrated every September, National Voter Registration Day is a nonpartisan civic holiday celebrating our democracy. Organizations across the nation will join a coordinated effort to register eligible voters in preparation for Election Day. In honor of the day, the Hart Library will have a table set up with new voter registration forms and other helpful information including checking to see if residents are registered to vote. CALENDAR Programming Key: (A) Adults (Y) Young Adults (C) Children’s. Please visit the library website (yorktownlibrary. org) calendar page for more information. Please register online except for drop – in programs. FRIDAY, SEPT. 15 (A) Mah Jongg (Drop – in). 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. (A) Fall Planting and Native Plants with Hilltop Hanover Farms. 2 – 3 p.m. (A/Y) One – on – One Tech Help with a Teen (Drop – in). 2:30 – 4 p.m. MONDAY, SEPT. 18 (A) Mah Jongg (Drop – in). 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. (C) Rock and Roll for Little Ones (Drop – in). 10:30 – 11am. (C) PAWS to Read with Izod. 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. TUESDAY, SEPT. 19 (A/Y) One – on – One Tech Help with a Teen (Drop – in). 2:30 – 4 p.m. (Y) Haunted House Prep Meeting. 4 – 5 p.m. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 20 (C) Stories and Rhymes with Ms. Terry (Drop – in). 10 – 10:30am (A) Canasta (Drop – in). 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. THURSDAY, SEPT. 21 (A)  Quilting & Needlework (Drop – in). 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (A)  Mostly Nonfiction Book Club. 2 – 3 p.m. (C) Algae Chemistry with Stephen Soltish. 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. (A/Y) One – on – One Tech Help with a Teen (Drop – in). 5 – 7 p.m. (C) Lego Free Build (Drop – in). 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. (A)  Up All Night Book Club. 6:30 – 8 p.m. FRIDAY, SEPT. 22 (A) Mah Jongg (Drop – in). 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. (A/Y) One – on – One Tech Help with a Teen (Drop – in). 2:30 – 4 p.m. SATURDAY, SEPT. 23 (C) Fall Songs for Playful Children Kurt Gallagher (Drop – in). 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. (A) Library Theater: “George & Ruth: Songs and Letters of the Spanish Civil War.” 2 – 4 p.m. A Look at the Spanish Civil War Join us next Saturday, Sept. 23 at 2 p.m. for an afternoon of Library Theater! “George & Ruth: Songs and Letters of the Spanish Civil War” is a powerful, sometimes humorous, but deeply moving look back at the prelude to WWII and the brave Americans who stepped up to fight fascism in Spain and at home. It is reflected in the actual correspondence between volunteer George Watt and his newlywed wife, Ruth, each of whom devoted their lives to the fight against fascism and awakening the conscience of the world. A balladeer underscores the graphic letters with the international songs of the struggle. This performance is presented by the M&M Theater Series, and co – produced with GoJo Clan Productions. All are welcome! Article provided by John C. Hart Library HART LIBRARY CORNER PHOTO COURTESY OF JOHN C. HART LIBRARY PAGE 8 – YORKTOWN NEWS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 845-600-8004 | www.bellmech.com EXCLUDES SERVICE CONTRACT EXP 10/31/23 Coupon must present at time of service. Cannot be combined with any other offer. $ 50 OFF ANY OF OUR SERVICES SCAN HERE FOR MORE INFO! FALL into BIG $AVINGS with New Energy INCENTIVES WHAT IS A HEAT PUMP? Heat pumps will help you find the perfect balance of comfort and savings all year round, while reducing your carbon footprint. These all-in-one heating and air conditioning systems optimize the temperature throughout your home to use less energy, and can save you thousands on your cooling and heating costs. DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE to lock-in these incentive savings! FEDERAL INCENTIVE: 30% off the total cost STATE INCENTIVE: $5,000 UTILITY COMPANY INCENTIVE: Up to $20,000 HYBRID HOT WATER HEATER: $1,000 Rebate SUPER SAVINGS on your Heat Pump project while program funding lasts... CALL NOW TO SEE IF YOU QUALIFY! ENJOY 0 DOWN, 0% FINANCING!

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118 N. BEDFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 ©2023 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 Tom Walogorsky, Editor Tabitha Pearson Marshall, Creative Director Editorial Office: (914) 302-5830 [email protected] PAGE 10 – YORKTOWN NEWS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 I don’t live in Yorktown, but as the publisher of your local newspaper, I’ve been following with interest Sophia Caselnova’s reporting and the letters to the editor about the garbage pick-up mess. We moved to our town in 2020, and I had many waste management companies to choose from, as my municipal government wisely doesn’t try to control this service. I chose well, as my garbage-hauling company brought us a spotless oversize container, and each and every Tuesday, they arrive to pick up my garbage without fail. We were late to put out the garbage a couple of times, and for an extra $25, they came out the next day. Frankly, I also speak enthusiastically about our experience, as their customer service representative is second to none. Each time I’ve called, a pleasant-sounding woman picks up the phone, and she is able to find my account immediately and promptly answer my questions. Yorktown should go in this same direction. One of the most significant advantages of private garbage pickup is the competition it fosters. Unlike a public system where a single entity monopolizes the service, private pick-up allows multiple businesses to flourish. This competition invariably leads to better services as companies strive to outdo each other. They are more likely to invest in better equipment, offer more flexible pick-up schedules, and provide superior customer service. In essence, competition ensures that companies remain on their toes, always seeking ways to improve and innovate. With private garbage pick-up, homeowners are no longer passive recipients of a service. Instead, they have the power to choose which company best suits their needs. This choice can be based on various factors, including cost, pick-up schedule, recycling options, and more. It’s a shift from a one-size-fits-all approach to a more tailored, customer-centric model. Homeowners can vote with their wallets, rewarding companies that offer the best service and penalizing those that don’t meet their standards. Instead of waste management companies focusing solely on impressing a few members of the Town Board, they now have to win over the entire community. When waste management companies have to win over residents, they are more likely to engage in community-building activities. This could mean sponsoring local sports teams, donating to charitable causes, or supporting community events. Such actions not only endear them to residents, but also strengthen community ties. It’s a model that encourages corporate responsibility and community engagement. Let’s be candid; private garbage pickup can also be good for local media, especially newspapers. With multiple companies vying for residents’ attention, there’s an increased demand for advertising. Frankly, I’m surprised that the Republican-led Town Board hasn’t gone this conservative route. If Town Board members washed their hands of this municipal service, they could possibly give back to residents in the form of a tax cut. From where we stand today in Yorktown, private garbage pick-up seems to be the clear winner. The case for private garbage pick-up BRETT FREEMAN PUBLISHER’S MEMO Expecting there would be questions at last week’s Town Board meeting about the costs the town incurred during the garbage crisis, Supervisor Tom Diana came prepared. Reading from a document that wasn’t made available on the TV screen so that residents could follow what he was saying, the supervisor rattled off a succession of numerous numbers, including what Competitive Carting (CCC) had been paid so far, how much CCC had been fined, the cost of the emergency collection services, the cost of the new CRP contract, and anticipated recovery revenue. After totaling all the additional costs, subtracting the CCC fines, and adding in anticipated revenue, Supervisor Diana had some good news: he assured us that in the end, we’ll come out ahead — with a surplus of $106,000. Quite a surprise. How could the garbage crisis have resulted in a surplus? As it was impossible to remember and digest every number as the supervisor read through his list, I did the next best thing: I watched the meeting video on the town’s web site and listened — and re-listened — as the supervisor read off the numbers. I also filed freedom of information requests for two key documents: the new CRP contract and CCC’s performance bond for May through December 2023. And it’s not clear how the numbers add up to a surplus. Monthly collection costs The CCC contract was costing homeowners $288,000/month for 2023 and would have cost $300,000/month for 2024. The new CRP 12-month emergency contract will cost $358,000/month from Sept. 1, 2023 through Aug. 31, 2024 — or roughly $62,000/month more than CCC — or $744,000 more over the next 12 months. If, back in October, the Town Board had awarded the bid to AAA, the lowest responsible bidder (Councilman Ed Lachterman has acknowledged that the board made mistakes when vetting CCC), the total 12-month cost would have been $3,850,000 — or How much did the garbage crisis cost us? Transparency: Yes, sort of; Clarity: No; Confusion: Yes, lots. SUSAN SIEGEL GUEST COUMNIST SEE SIEGEL PAGE 11

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 OPINION YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 11 OF SAN GENNARO YORKTOWN FEAST PROCESSION * AMUSEMENT RIDES * FOOD MUSIC * GAMES * BEER AND WINE Wed - Friday, 5pm - 11pm Saturday, 12pm - 11pm Sunday, 12pm - 10pm Location: Commerce Street & Railroad Park September 13th - 17th Statue Procession Wednesday, September 13th @ 6:00pm Starts Behind Yorktown Firehouse (All are Welcome to March) @sangennaroyorktown [email protected] Thank you to our Sponsors! $446,000 less than the new CRP contract. Performance bond My basic understanding of a performance bond is that it’s a guarantee that if the contractor doesn’t do the job he’s supposed to, the bonding company will pay the town the monetary value of the work not performed, which, in the case of the CCC contract, was $288,000/ month. Here’s where I’m totally confused. Initially, Supervisor Diana said the town anticipated recovering $1,152,000 from the bonding company, the equivalent of $288,000/month, for not providing collection services for four months. But later he said the town would recover $279,737 — without explaining what that number represented and why it differed from the first number.   Which leads me to pose these questions to the supervisor and/or town attorney: • If the town terminated the CCC contract effective Sept. 1, 2023, and hired a new company to provide the service, why would the bonding company be obligated to pay for services that CCC is no longer obligated to provide? • Why the difference between $1,152,000 and $279,737, and which amount does the town actually expect to receive? • How long will it take for the town to receive any money from the bonding company? Will it be a cut and dry, black and white process, or will it involve haggling, negotiations and possibly litigation? Will you let us know when the money is received and how much? Future CCC payments As Supervisor Diana was rattling off numbers, it sounded like he was adding in revenue from CCC for “their pay for the rest of the year.” But it was impossible to follow his numbers. At first, he said the CCC contract was for $288,000/month times the four remaining months in the contract. But then he said the CCC revenue would be $152,000. What did the $152,000 represent? Why did the supervisor even mention the $288,000/month if there was no CCC contract? Again, confusion over two very different numbers. Which is it?   FULL transparency Transparency means more than throwing a bunch of numbers at us. FULL transparency means — requires — giving us correct and relevant numbers, explaining how they were arrived at and presented in a format we can follow and understand. Like a PowerPoint slide. So surplus or deficit? Which is it, and when can we expect answers in a format that it totally transparent and easy to follow? SIEGEL FROM PAGE 10 Businesses should not be pressured to be political The Yorktown Small Business Association is non-partisan and non-nolitical, and so should you be too! During these tough economic times, many businesses and community organizations are being asked to take a position by supporting a certain political party or candidate. It is selfish and unfair for political parties and candidates to put any group in a position where they feel pressured to make a choice. Local independent businesses are operated by people who come from a variety of political persuasions, as do the customers upon whom they rely. The same is true of individuals who belong to one or more organizations or members of community organizations who also own a business. Pressuring either businesses or community organizations to post political signs, posters and brochures in their establishments could put them in a difficult position. If your business or organization is approached by any political party or candidate to display signs, posters and brochures, just say NO. But if like many people, you feel obligated to do so, simply say YES! Say yes to all parties and candidates by displaying opposing campaign literature too. Remember, don’t risk harming your business or organization by taking a stand that could cause shoppers/donors/clients to take their business elsewhere. It’s hard enough running a business or organization without turning off half the electorate—and it’s the fair and equitable thing to do. Do the right thing! Businesses and community organizations need to be inclusive, not exclusive. -Bob Giordano Founder/President, Yorktown Small Business Association Yorktown’s trashed Dear Editor, If Yorktown’s Town Board wants to get to the bottom of this garbage disaster, all they need is to look into a mirror. They are at fault. They were warned repeatedly of Competitive Carting’s horrible track record. History has repeated itself and Competitive has completely failed, having its garbage trucks repossessed, leaving Yorktown with a garbage crisis potentially costing its taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars. The Town Board is scrambling now, but had many opportunities to correct their mistakes months ago. Seemingly, concerns about their upcoming election came first. Yorktown’s Town Board is now saying that they were only following the state bidding law, but that’s just an excuse to avoid accountability. The law doesn’t require politicians to LETTERS SEE LETTERS PAGE 12

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Traut, AWMA® Financial Advisor 660 White Plains Road, Suite 530 Tarrytown, NY 10591 929-427-0347 Today’s CD Rates Month – 5.30%APY* Month – 5.45% APY* Year – 5.50% APY* put blinders on and make stupid, uninformed decisions. They chose to do that on their own. Looks like Competitive was never a responsible bidder and Yorktown Town Board hasn’t acted responsibly either. Hopefully this current Town Board’s chance of reelection winds up in the trash. -Stephen Brown Yorktown Let the Boy Scouts of America lead Yorktown on Nov. 7 Dear Editor, Trustworthy, benevolent, helpful, innovative, hardworking, kind and courteous with a love of public service. These are all chief traits of the Boy Scouts of America and the kind of traits we need to see in Yorktown town government. Lucky for us, all three of the new Town Board candidates: Jann Mirchandani for Supervisor and Steve Shaw and Tom Marron for Town Council are all deeply rooted in the morals and virtues of The Boy Scouts of America. Steve Shaw is an Eagle Scout; Tom Marron, a former Boy Scout himself and a dedicated leader with the local Boy Scouts for the last 11 years, having been an Assistant Scoutmaster for several years and a Scoutmaster for three years; Jann Mirchandani has been a faithful volunteer with the Boy Scouts for the last 17 years, starting as a Den Leader and then becoming the first female Scoutmaster for Troop 165 from 2017 to 2019. In 2020, she earned The Silver Beaver Award and is presently a Boy Scouts of America Executive Board Member of the Greater Hudson Valley.   To properly run a town of 36,000, we need new, expertly qualified and proven leadership. We need leaders who will make smart, ethical business decisions, who will protect Yorktown’s beauty and natural assets, but also be willing to innovate. Mostly, however, we need leaders who honestly care about you, your family, and your needs because they’ve dedicated their life to public service. No special interests. No hidden agendas. Just patiently listening to you, honoring transparency, serving and simply - running a government well.   Vote for Jann Mirchandani for Supervisor and Tom Marron and Steve Shaw for Yorktown Town Council on Tuesday, Nov. 7. -Jennie Sunshine Yorktown LETTERS FROM PAGE 11 Today is my good friend John’s birthday. Had he survived the cancer that took his life last spring, he would have turned 70. This day has me contemplating not only about how lucky I was to have known him, but also how incredibly fortunate we all are to be alive. Just imagine the odds. By the elegance of random selection, channeled through nature’s laws, we are here. From the big bang through our births, we miraculously exist. Think of the astronomical numbers of possibilities. And yet, astoundingly, your sequence of base pairs of DNA and mine, your molecular combination and mine, developed. Here we are. Being practical people, most of us live without concerning ourselves with the fact that, when we’re gone, the world will continue humming without missing a beat. Instead, we focus our energy on what we can control. We build families. We participate in our community. We work. We love. We grieve. We comfort. When faced with death, a stark reminder of our own mortality, we try desperately to move on. We look to our world for something to excite us, entertain us, make us feel fulfilled. But underlying all of this, whether we like it or not, lurks our begrudging acknowledgment that our time will soon be up and all that we have created is impermanent. Author Brian Greene puts it this way, “We are ephemeral. We are evanescent.” How true. Our time on this planet is both miraculous and rare. And yet, as unremarkable as it is, measured by cosmic history, it is for us, glorious. I say that without hesitation because of our superpower. Every species but our own is tethered to the immediate. We alone can step outside the present and contemplate, among other things, the past and the future. We can look at the universe, we can explore it, we can process our findings. Reining in my obvious enthusiasm is the fact that despite these amazing capabilities, we are a long way from answering any of the ultimate questions: Why is there something rather than nothing? What sparked the onset of life? How did conscious awareness emerge? For better or worse, I have immersed myself in the study of these questions for years and have been truly frustrated by the elusiveness of the answers. But, over time, I have concluded that even if the answer to these ultimate questions remains beyond our grasp, the very pursuit of the truth makes our lives meaningful and exciting. We don’t have to know the origins of the universe to appreciate the complexity and diversity of our world as well as its endless opportunities for growth, learning and personal fulfillment. From the grandeur of nature to the intricacies of human relationships, every Happy birthday John JAMES MARTORANO MY PERSPECTIVE SEE MARTORANO PAGE 13

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I wholeheartedly believe that the quest for knowledge and the concurrent search for truth is both majestic and all-encompassing. It is not limited to cosmic questions. Science, art, literature, philosophy and countless other disciplines offer rich opportunities for intellectual and emotional growth. By engaging in these pursuits, we expand our horizons, challenge our preconceived notions, and deepen our understanding of the world. Life’s worth also lies in the connections we form with others. Human relationships provide an indispensable source of wellbeing and happiness. The bonds we share, the support we receive, the love we foster from family, friends and our community, are invaluable. These connections, like the one I enjoyed with John, remind us of our shared humanity and give us a sense of belonging in the vast universe. Life is a journey of personal growth and self-discovery. Through the highs and lows, the triumphs and challenges, the joys and disappointments, we can learn and evolve as individuals. Every experience, even a painful one, can shape us and help us become the best version of ourselves.   Life has an inherent value, in and of itself. The mere fact that we are conscious beings capable of experiencing emotions, sensations and thought is extraordinary. We are part of a vast tapestry of life on earth, interconnected with all living things. Despite the connections, each living thing is unique as well as a breathtaking testament to the creativity of the universe. Every moment we are alive is another opportunity to celebrate and cherish this gift. As long as I have consciousness, I will continue to pursue answers to life’s big questions about the universe, time, an afterlife, etc. This maddening enterprise coupled with my appreciation of the beauty of the world and my precious personal connections provide my life with immeasurable meaning. I have no doubt that if we continue to foster wonder and curiosity, while sustaining our search for knowledge and the truth, our lives will always have value and purpose. When it comes down to it, nothing provides more happiness, contentment or value than personal relationships. I had the pleasure of spending countless afternoons engaged in long conversations with my friend, John, about everything under the sun. He was as insightful as he was hilarious. Even now, I can imagine the uproariously sarcastic comments he would have made after reading this column. No matter! I thank my dear friend for the years of friendship and for reminding me never to take myself too seriously and to always appreciate just how much fun life can be. Happy Birthday, John. I used to fly a lot. On planes. I mean, I personally can’t fly. That would be weird. When I lived in Los Angeles, I was a senior editor for a big trade magazine and the job entailed a lot of traveling. I got to go to places like Phoenix, Las Vegas (a lot), Seattle, Orlando, Atlantic City and Chicago, just to name a few. It was usually to attend trade show conventions. I really enjoyed it. First, it got me out of the office for a while. Second, I got to see places I’d never seen before, eat in cool restaurants (on the company dime), meet new people, and dig up ideas for articles for the magazine. I had an expense account and wasn’t afraid to use it. But one time, at the end of one particular trip, I was filling out the report back in my hotel room when I realized I’d painted myself into a corner of sorts. I was in San Antonio, which is famous for its River Walk, a promenade filled with funky bars, restaurants and chic boutiques. That included a Hooters and an eatery called Dick’s Last Resort. The food at Dick’s Last Resort is really good. It comes to you either in a metal bucket or on butcher’s paper. But the food isn’t what makes Dick’s famous. It’s the waitstaff. The schtick here is that the waitresses are famously and deliberately rude. Mine came to my table, kind of tossed the menu at me, glared, and barked, “Well... what do you want?!” She came back after I was served and said, “How’s your meal? Never mind. I don’t really care.” I loved it. Hooters, on the other hand, as I’m sure you know, is most renowned for its, um, chicken wings. But as I was preparing my expense report and going through the receipts, I realized I had made entries that looked something like this: Hooters - $41.25, Dick’s - $55.31. Hooters and Dick’s. Great. The bean counters back at corporate are gonna love this, I thought. But I never heard from them. I was reimbursed with nary a sarcastic remark. Perhaps accountants do have a sense of humor after all. Back in those days, flying was pretty carefree. You could show up Flying the unfriendly skies BOB DUMAS OUT OF MY HEAD SEE DUMAS PAGE 14

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Going through security screening was perfunctory and boring. The lines weren’t that long, and you moved through them fairly quickly. Then 9/11 and the “shoe bomber” happened and flying became a logistical nightmare. Now, you have to arrive like three days before your flight, and then recite the Bill of Rights and the batting averages of the 1927 Yankees before they let you on. Kidding aside, they did start making you take off your shoes, which put me in a precarious position. One whiff and I was sure I’d be surrounded by TSA agents (guns drawn) who were absolutely certain that I was a terrorist hellbent on chemical warfare. Plus, you were only allowed to bring on 3 ounces of things such as shampoo and deodorant. Three ounces of deodorant? Geez, I use that in one sitting. Besides, who weaponizes Old Spice? But prior to all that, flying was pretty smooth, and I never had many issues. The dicey part was if you needed to make a connecting flight. You could bet your Samsonite that if you had to catch another plane, that gate would be on the complete other side of the damn airport. I am pretty sure they do that on purpose because it amuses them. One time, I was at O’Hare in Chicago, trying to make a connecting flight. O’Hare is like the size of Australia, so with only 10 minutes to spare I wasn’t optimistic I would make it. But dragging my suitcase behind me, I ran like they were giving out free barbecued spareribs at my connecting gate and supplies were limited. Halfway there, I heard an announcement come over the PA, “Robert Dumas, please report to gate B7! B7!” “Holy crap! I’m trying!” I shouted back. I got there and the door to the jetway was open, and two flight attendants stood on each side grinning. “I’m ... Rob ... (gasp) Robert ... um ... Dumas,” I wheezed, holding out my boarding pass. “Do any of you know CPR?” “Relax, catch your breath. We held the flight for you,” one of them said. “You did?” Now, I was really going to have a heart attack. “We saw your plane had landed and you were on the manifest, so we knew you were here,” the other said. “We knew that gate is a ways away, so we decided to wait a couple of minutes.” Can you imagine that happening today? One other time, I had to go from L.A. to Syracuse for my sister’s wedding. The timing wasn’t an issue. I got to New York in plenty of time (forget which airport, might even have been Newark). I made my way to the connecting gate to go to Syracuse and looked out the window. These weren’t big jumbo jets; they were small prop planes that some call puddle jumpers. A bunch of them were lined up in a row. “Which one is mine?” I asked the gate attendant. “The second one,” she said, but I wasn’t exactly sure what she meant by that. I walked out on the tarmac and saw a bunch of people getting on a plane, figured that must be it, so I followed them. The flight wasn’t very full, so I stowed my luggage overhead and plopped down. The flight attendant came on the PA and said, “Welcome to United Flight 125 to Newport News, Virginia.” I bolted upright. “Wait! What? I’m going to Syracuse!” They were kind enough to let me off and point me toward the correct plane. I got on and there was just one other passenger on it. These planes only hold about 30 passengers, but I thought that more must be coming. None did. It took off with just the two of us. I remarked to the woman a few rows in front of me, “I feel like we should be chipping in for gas.” I haven’t flown on a plane in a long time and I’m kind of glad. It’s not fun anymore. As I said, 9/11 forever changed the way we travel, but then COVID came along and really dumped some sand in the Vaseline. During the pandemic, airline passengers were required to wear masks on board. Some people didn’t like that and made their opinions known loudly and sometimes violently. One woman was so incensed by the request that she knocked out two teeth of some poor flight attendant. That woman is now incarcerated. No word on whether she had to wear a mask in jail. Fortunately, I was never on a flight where a passenger had an unhinged meltdown, but these days we seem to see news reports about them every time we turn on the TV. Recently, a female passenger flipped out and demanded to get off the plane because someone in the back of the jet “wasn’t real.” That one creeped me out, but I give her points for creativity. The other day I saw a report that some guy was removed from a plane when he went ballistic because he wasn’t served the meal he requested. Have you ever had an airline meal? It’s never something you would actually request. You never hear a passenger say, “Stewardess, this chicken is delicious! It is chicken, isn’t it? I must have the recipe!” Well, that’s enough ranting for now. Until we meet again, please put your seatbacks and tray tables in their upright and locked positions. Oh, and turn off your cell phones. We don’t want you talking on them. But feel free to use them to film any nut job throwing a hissy fit for your TikTok video.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 OPINION YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 15 ASSISTED LIVING PROGRAM COSTS ARE COVERED BY NYS MEDICAID AN ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY 3441 Lexington Ave Mohegan Lake, NY 10547 WHERE LUXURY MEETS AFFORDABILITY | (914) 600. 1430 | sentinelalf.com | I n June, I wrote about a drastic overhaul of the New York State voting system. The new law will move all local elections, traditionally held in odd-numbered years, to evennumbered years to align with presidential and national elections. Most fair observers – there are a few – saw it for what it was, a partisan power grab, which would subjugate local issues to national politics. Like most poor legislation, it was passed in the wee hours at the end of the legislative session without any testimony or public feedback. A Newsday editorial said, “The bill’s backers defend it as a boon to voter turnout. While nobody interested in democracy opposes more participation, this bill cannot be viewed as a nonpartisan good-government reform.” Curiously, the new law won’t apply to cities or villages in New York -- only to towns. The bill has been uniformly panned by town supervisors across the state. Apparently, imposing the law on cities and villages would have required a time-consuming change to the state constitution. It would require deliberations during business hours and pesky public feedback. Sadly, all indications are that the governor will sign the bill later this fall. A lawsuit will undoubtedly follow. I’m holding out hope that the governor will listen to those involved in local government, who are uniformly against the change, and veto it; although, I’m probably dreaming. With towns across the state being steamrolled by Albany, and not having the built-in legal protections of villages, I wonder if there are advantages to being a village instead of a town. Municipalities in New York fall into three different governing models under state law: cities, villages and towns. In our area, Mount Kisco is interesting in that it is one of a handful of villages in the state that are also towns with identical borders for both. The technical term is a coterminous municipality. Try to use that in a sentence this week. The Town of Mount Kisco exists primarily to collect taxes for the the school districts and the county. At the annual organizational meeting, it delegates nearly all other functions to the Village of Mount Kisco.  The Village of Mount Kisco used to be split between the towns of New Castle and Bedford. In 1978, then Mayor Hank Kensing led the movement to secede from those towns and form the Town of Mount Kisco, containing the Village. The residents had to vote for the change in a referendum.  There are several advantages to operating as a village instead of a town. As recent events show, a village has some protections from the political whims of the state legislature, which in these partisan times, is no small thing. They also operate under different rules than towns. Each village has a village manager, who is a professional public administrator. All departments and employees are under that administrator’s management rather than being managed by an elected political figure not trained in public administration. That manager reports to the mayor and council.  Another thing I love about the village form of government is that most of them hold their elections in March instead of November, although they do have the option of having them in November if they choose. March elections allow voters to focus on local issues since the only positions on the ballot are local officials such as mayors, judges and council members. In many villages, candidates do not run as Democrats or Republicans. As you may know, I am a huge fan of nonpartisan local government. Frequently, local parties are created, which align with local, not national issues.  These affairs are frequent lowerturnout elections, but those who do turn out are locally focused. High turnout, like that in a presidential election year, is not necessarily a good thing for local government, since most voters just vote the party line without knowing much about the differences between local candidates. I am OK with a smaller turnout of well-informed voters that a “local only” election would draw. In a future column, I will talk about Scarsdale’s story – a village and a town – that switched to nonpartisan elections in 1911 “after a particularly bitter partisan election” according to the League of Women Voters. Historian Harry Hansen wrote, “it was felt that the injection of politics into our local affairs can only lead us away from the high standards of unselfish service our Village has enjoyed.” Adopting the village approach is appealing, especially as the national partisan divide deepens.  Maybe it does take a village DON SCOTT IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

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PAGE 18 – YORKTOWN NEWS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 By Mike Sabini CONTRIBUTING WRITER Two goals in the first three minutes set the tone as Lakeland cruised to 4-1 a win over Fox Lane in the opening round of the Yorktown Tournament on Sept. 7. Both goals came from set pieces—first by Grace Nugent on a corner, then by Kellie Sullivan on direct kick—and set the tone for what would be a comfortable final score. “It was extremely important we scored early on because it gave us the confidence that we needed to win,” Sullivan said. “We were all a little nervous about the heat, so getting those goals early changed our mindset and brought the energy.” Sullivan said that the direct kick came about because the game started getting physical early. “We knew in order to win we had to be physical with our opponents and we did just that,” Sullivan said. “Because we came with the intensity the other team caught on and caused a good fight in order for us to win the kick. It was exciting to score, it always feels good to know you contributed to a win with a goal.” Lakeland (2-0) made it 3-1 before halftime on a goal by Kayleigh Mula. “Our offense was doing a great job pressuring Fox Lane, which forced a turnover and allowed me to get the ball right outside of the 18, and get off a leftfoot shot,” Mula said. “It felt good to help the team and allow us to go into halftime with a little more weight off our chests, feeling more secure than with the onegoal difference. It also Quick start propels LHS to win Hornets’ passing sharp vs. Fox Lane Lakeland goalie Amelia Calisi makes the save in win over Fox Lane. PHOTOS: ROB DIANTONIO Lakeland’s Caroline Daly heads for the goal as Fox Lane’s Michaela Kaltsas defends. GIRLS SOCCER SEE SOCCER PAGE 19

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 BY MIKE SABINI CONTRIBUTING WRITER Yorktown all-tournament player Nick Varela’s first-half goal (with an assist from Michael Munson) was enough to seal a 1-0 victory against visiting Fox Lane in the championship game of the Huskers’ own tournament on Sept. 9. “My goal came from a lot of pressuring up front to win the throw-in,” Varela said. “After that Joe (Granitto) had a nice long throw-in, to which Munson flicked over the defender, and I was able to volley it with my left foot into the top left corner.” Granitto earned tournament MVP honors. “Winning our own tournament meant a lot to us and showed us that we are a team who can handle that kind of pressure,” Granitto said. “This is just the first of many trophies we will win.” Yorktown outshot the Foxes 25-3. “We were able to shut out Fox Lane because of the system our coaches (Zoran Milojevic, Ashley Judge) have put in, being a more skillful and possessive style,” Granitto said. “Because of this system we can play at a high level, building special connections on the field. Also our keeper (Jason Douglas) making a key save towards the end of the game helped us big time.” Yorktown (2-1) began the tournament by defeating Arlington B 9-0 in the opening round on Sept. 6, recording 25 shots. Varela nets gamewinner for YHS Huskers’ Granitto named MVP Yorktown’s Colin Worden leaps for a header in traffic. PHOTOS: ROB DIANTONIO Yorktown’s Michael Munson makes his move. The Huskers’ Joe Granitto chases a loose ball. Yorktown goalie Jason Douglas sends it to a teammate. BOYS SOCCER SEE HUSKERS PAGE 21 PAGE 20 – YORKTOWN NEWS SPORTS

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After losing the third set we regrouped and knew what we needed to do to win.” Lakeland 3, Nanuet 2 Thursday, Sept. 7, Nanuet High School Lakeland defeated Nanuet 3-2 (25-17, 23-25, 25-17, 20-25, 15- 10), led by Mallon (28 kills, 30 digs), Dedushaj (23 assists, 5 kills, 15 digs), Sommovigo (5 kills, 12 digs), and Cruz (5 kills, 14 digs). Yorktown Girls Volleyball (2-1) Yorktown 3, Saunders 0 Thursday, Sept. 7, Yorktown High School Yorktown won against Saunders 3-0 (25-8, 25-14, 25-19), ignited by Lexi Livadhi (8 kills, 1 block), Dennison (11 assists, 1 ace), Scarlett Segal (3 digs, 5 aces, 1 assist), Melanie Pujols (6 kills, 1 dig), Sonia Eddolls (2 digs, 3 kills, 8 assists, 1 ace), and Valentina Nezaj (6 kills, 1 block). “Our team was able to come away with the win tonight by working together to reach the 25 points in each set,” Livadhi said. “As a volleyball player it is important to know that working cooperatively is what will make your team succeed, since you need a passer, a setter, and an attacker to get those points on the board. Each player on the court holds lots of control. Along with working together our team is trying to build our communication skills, which takes a little time but definitely will allow us to succeed.” Yorktown 3, Mahopac 1 Friday, Sept. 8, Yorktown High School Yorktown defeated Mahopac 3-1 (18-25, 25-11, 25-21, 25- 20), led by Amy Tinton (11 digs, 5 aces), Dennison (12 digs, 1 kill, 25 assists, 2 aces), Livadhi (10 kills, 4 blocks), Segal (23 digs, 3 kills, 4 assists, 1 ace), and Nezaj (4 digs, 11 kills, 1 block, 1 assist). Hen Hud Tournament Saturday, Sept. 9, Hendrick Hudson High School Yorktown was a semifinalist in the gold bracket of the Hendrick Hudson Tournament. Yorktown Boys Volleyball (2-1) Yorktown 3, Lakeland 0 Tuesday, Sept. 5, Yorktown High School Yorktown defeated Lakeland 3-0 (25-19, 25-18, 25-20). “Our team captains, Jack Brunner and Tommy Vano, debuted today with defensive digs,” said Yorktown coach Mira Rugova. “Going forward, the team has to improve their communication and trust amongst each other.” Yorktown 3, Wappingers 1 Thursday, Sept. 7, Yorktown High School Justin Sek (13 kills), Brunner (21 assists), and Vano (10 digs), helped Yorktown overcome Wappingers 3-1 (25-10, 32-34, 25-19, 25-22). Eastchester 3, Yorktown 1 Saturday, Sept. 9, Eastchester High School Yorktown fell to Eastchester 3-1 (25-15, 14-25, 20-25, 18- 25), led by Sek (11 kills), Brunner (15 assists), and Zevin DaCruz (2 blocks). Lakeland Boys Volleyball (0-2) Arlington 3, Lakeland 0 Friday, Sept. 8, Lakeland High School Lakeland fell to Arlington 3-0 (21-25, 19-25, 12-25). Cross Country Saturday, Sept. 9, Somers High School Lakeland/Panas (Division 1) and Yorktown (Division 2) both competed at the Big Red Invitational. Lakeland/Panas’ boys squad finished eighth in its season opener, with Bobby Mayclim (fourth place) leading the way. “Being Division 1, my boys had to battle the joyless weather (humidity) in a race that has the defending Class A champion in Arlington, as well as the defending Westchester County champion in White Plains, along with a collection of great programs,” said Lakeland/Panas coach John Benvin. “To finish eighth given the obstacles we overcame is a win in its own way and it’s a starting point to build on.” Lark Fetherston finished 37th for the Lady Rebels. Jason Muroski (14th, 18:28.3), Marcello Silvestro, (43rd, 20:21.5), Eric Song (80th, 22:13.3), Liam Treuel (87th, 22:28.8), Brian White (88th, 22:32.4), John Tyndal (108th, 23:31.4), and Nicholas Ducey  (120th, 24:03.9) produced for the Yorktown boys while Grace McCann (30th, 24:12.2), Phoebe Banner (36th, 24:32.9), Kaitlin Fox (51st, 25:54.2), Rose Fox (70th, 28:28.0), Hailey Otero (93rd, 32:05.0), Julia Whalen (101st, 34:19.5), and Alexandra Harrison (103rd, 34:45.4) did the job for the Husker girls. “The team performed very well at our season opener,” said Yorktown coach Keith Smith. “It had been a very difficult week of practice because of the high heat cancelling a few of them, but they did well under very humid conditions. We have a nice mix of young runners and seasoned veterans. They are highly motivated and we are looking forward to a great year.” ROUNDUP FROM PAGE 22 Yorktown’s Sammy Robustelli chases the ball against Sleepy Hollow in the championship game of the Huskers’ tournament. PHOTO: ROB DIANTONIO

PAGE 24 – YORKTOWN NEWS LEISURE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle! For puzzle solutions, please see theparamountrehab.com CLUES ACROSS 1. Type of crayon 7. Fashion accessory 10. Most cerebral 12. Incline from vertical 13. Dependent on 14. Broken in 15. Strongly desires 16. Mounted soldier 17. Ad __: when necessary 18. Cattle 19. Ottoman military commanders 21. __ student, learns healing 22. Composed in poetic meter 27. Promotional material 28. Where people live 33. Sodium 34. Embarrassing 36. Medical man 37. Mother of Hermes 38. One who saves the day 39. Tooth caregiver 40. Not clothed 41. Slope covered with loose stones 44. Used to cook 45. Praises enthusiastically 48. Rooney is a famous one 49. Beekeeper 50. Pigpen 51. Potato chip brand CLUES DOWN 1. Living quarters 2. Horizontal passage 3. Attacks 4. Vietnamese offensive 5. Midway between east and southeast 6. Confined (abbr.) 7. Book of Esther antagonist 8. Port in Yemen 9. CNN’s founder 10. Type of bulb 11. Prepare 12. Promoted 14. Dinner jackets 17. Partner to cheese 18. Nebraska city 20. Human gene 23. Pays no attention to 24. Lowland South American plain 25. Blood group 26. Mauna __, Hawaiian volcano 29. Atomic #37 30. Unit of electrical resistance 31. Jeweled crowns 32. Nastiest 35. Traditional cars need it 36. Bowler hat 38. Robust 40. Not straight 41. Stony waste matter 42. Have an interest in 43. Jacob __, journalist 44. Maintains possession of 45. Swiss river 46. Average cost of market goods 47. Spanish soldier: El __ As September unfolds, it occasionally surprises us with days that feel more like the heart of summer than the cusp of autumn. On such balmy days, our appetite often leans towards something light, refreshing and invigorating. Enter the September Sunshine Salad - a vibrant medley of seasonal fruits, crisp greens and a zesty dressing that captures the lingering warmth of summer while nodding to the approaching fall. Ingredients • 4 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach and romaine work well) • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved • 1 ripe avocado, sliced • 1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber • 1/2 cup fresh corn kernels (from about 1 ear of corn) • 1/2 cup diced mango • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese • 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds • Fresh basil and mint leaves for garnish For the Citrus-Honey Dressing • Juice of 1 lemon • Juice of 1 orange • 2 tablespoons honey or agave nectar • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil • Salt and pepper to taste Instructions • Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, orange juice, honey, olive oil, salt and pepper until well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste and set aside. • Salad Assembly: In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, cucumber, corn and mango. Gently toss the ingredients to mix. • Serve: Drizzle the citrushoney dressing over the salad. Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and toasted pumpkin seeds. Garnish with fresh basil and mint leaves for an aromatic touch. • Enjoy: Serve the salad immediately, preferably with a chilled glass of white wine or iced tea, and soak in the warm September sun. This September Sunshine Salad is not just a feast for the taste buds but also a visual delight. It’s a reminder that while autumn is on the horizon, there’s still plenty of sunshine to enjoy. So, here’s to making the most of these warm September days with food that’s as bright and cheerful as the season itself! Refreshing September Sunshine Salad

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Since the organization was founded in 1996, many thousands of people locally and across the country have received help from Support Connection. The Team Spirit Campaign encourages friends, family members, co-workers, neighbors to “team up” for the Support-AWalk. Teams are groups of people who decide to participate together in any way they wish. Team activities can include seeking donations, planning fundraising activities, inviting others to participate, spreading the word about the Walk. Teams can create their own t-shirts and signs or banners to share their stories and express their inspiration for participating. Team members can live close to one another or far away. Those who can’t all be in one place can make plans to walk at the same time in different locations. It’s a great opportunity to connect with loved ones to work for a common cause. Team Spirit Awards will be presented as part of this campaign. Awards will go to: The top 3 Teams for amount raised; The top 3 Teams for number of donors; The most creative Team sign or banner. To learn more about the SupportA-Walk, or to make a donation, call 914-962-6402 or visit www.support connection.org/support-a-walk GREEN FROM PAGE 4 B”H Traditional High Holiday Services with Chabad of Yorktown Rosh Hashana: Sept 15-17 Yom Kippur: Sept 24-25 For more information and to RSVP visit www.ChabadYorktown.com or call 914-962-1111 • No membership fees fifffflffiflffi fflffi Traditional services with contemporary messages Hebrew/English prayerbooks • Insights and explanations Prayer instructions throughout the service • All are welcome Find out more about our exciting Hebrew school for this year! www.ChabadYorktown.com/ HebrewSchool one full year for a cost of $4,296,000 with monthly payments of $358,000. The contract specifies that the hauler will not be able to refuse picking up refuse and recycling based on the size of containers left out; a problem that came up with CCC. Lastly, the agreement to rent out the trucks for the week comes with fees for CRP to pay in their first full week on the job: $195 an hour per truck for eight hours in a given day, or $230 per hour per truck if they surpass an eight hour day (work overtime). The decision to award the emergency contract came up at an emergency town board meeting on Sept. 1 where members of the board met with CRP and representatives from AAA Carting to vet and interview the two companies. Behind the scenes, however, AAA’s lawsuit against the town is still in effect.  Supervisor Tom Diana said that there were multiple different options that were negotiated between AAA and the board. Among them were AAA requesting a $250,000 startup cost, jumping between an emergency contract to a five-year contract, new bid specs, and specs from last year’s bidding process. Pat Cartalemi Jr. of AAA said at the meeting that the company bid $4.23 million for the first year of their contract, which would run through next Sept.  If the bid was to be awarded to AAA, they would have allegedly dropped the lawsuit. Money talks Diana listed the monetary aspects of the situation following a pattern of questions asked during the meeting’s courtesy of the floor. The town was to pay $3,456,789 to CCC for their services in 2023, resulting in monthly payments of $288,000 monthly. According to Diana, the town paid for seven months of the year, amounting to $2,016,460.25. This leaves $1,440,328.75 left over in the garbage contract. In the month of July, the town issued violation notices to CCC fining them for breaches in contract. The first, on July 6, was for $58,5000. Just over two weeks later, the second was issued on July 26 for $96,000; a combined total of $154,500 in fines. Diana told Yorktown News these fines are being deducted from CCC payments. For the month of August, there is a cost reduction for the three days CCC did not work which amounts to $39,886, according to Diana. Additional fees listed at the meeting: CCC estimated buyout container bins: $50,000 $12,005 will be deducted from CCC’s Aug. pay for the cost of the Capital Industries emergency coverage for the last weekend of the month following the repossession of CCC trucks The cost of CRP’s emergency coverage for the Saturday truck rental and labor is $26,280 Some confusion According to Diana, the town expects to recover from the performance bond from the CCC contract in the amount of $1,152,000. He also at one point said the town would be in a deficit of $173,000, but then later said that the town would end in a net surplus of $106,000. Now, in the emergency contract with CRP, the town has to pay $1,432,000. Yorktown News reached out to the town for clarification on numbers but did not hear back before press time. Updates to come. CONTRACT FROM PAGE 6 SEE GREEN PAGE 29

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PAGE 28 – YORKTOWN NEWS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 Village in Orange County created by Jody Nicoli, a recovered addict. Dozens attended the memorial’s emotional Sept. 7 unveiling, and many brought locks to place on the fence. Attendees were joined by Supervisor Tom Diana; Councilman Sergio Esposito; Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne; representatives from Slater’s office; Superintendent of Parks and Recreation Jim Martorano; members of the Parks and Recreation Commission; Liz Talbert, executive director of Alliance for Safe Kids; and Carol Christiansen, co-founder of Drug Crisis in Our Backyard. “I was overwhelmed by the support and the number of people who came despite the stigma around overdoses,” Renda said. “I didn’t realize how much of a need there was for something like this, and I’m glad we were able to provide this for the community.” After the speeches by Renda and the dignitaries, members of the crowd who had also lost loved ones to addiction spoke about their own experiences. Then attendees placed locks on the fence. “Growing up in Yorktown, I’ve sadly had to experience the loss of classmates from this epidemic too many times,” said Jim Martorano, Parks and Recreation superintendent.  “Until now, we were only able to hold on to their memories in our hearts but now Yorktown has a place where their names will always live and their smiles will never be forgotten. “I’m proud of our town for erecting this monument and erasing the stigma that surrounds this horrible disease,” he added. When the memorial was originally proposed last December, Esposito said he would cover the cost of the fence and reached out to Salem Fence and Westchester Automated Gate for a bid on the work. But when owner Jerry Lewis learned what the project was for, he offered to cover the cost as a donation for a good cause. “Addiction is a battle that we can’t fight as individuals, we have to fight it as a community,” Lewis told Yorktown News. “Employers are a part of the community, we have an important part to play, and we are happy to play ours.” Between the fence and labor time, both donated, the estimated cost is around $3,000. “Losing a loved one is one of the most terrible events in life,” Esposito said. “When this happens all we have is hope and memories; the hope that we will be reunited someday and the memories we cherish as we remember all the great moments spent with our loved one. “I hope that this overdose memorial provides some peace, some solace and some hope for all those who have suffered such a devastating loss at the hands of the disease known as drug addiction.” On the fence, viewers can find a banner with a QR code which, when scanned by a smartphone camera, links to an online resource guide with information about substance use and abuse, recovery, mental health, prevention, and treatment. The guide also includes information about houses of worship, wellness and self care, and sources for locks. To view the guide, visit bit. ly/3sPrwqX. Diana praised Renda’s efforts to provide a place for people to reflect in a peaceful setting. “This memorial is a very nice place for people to sit and remember their loved ones who have passed due to this terrible disease,” said the supervisor, who thanked Salem fence for donating their time, labor and materials. “A big thank you to Karen Renda for bringing this initiative to the Town Board last year and for helping it come to fruition.” Those interested in learning more about the memorial and sharing their own experiences can also join the Facebook group Drug Epidemic Awareness Memorial Yorktown Heights NY. 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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 31 Family owned and operated for 46 years at 1879 Commerce St. in Yorktown Heights, Stefania Rishel and Gino Benigni recently celebrated the grand reopening of their establishment as the new co-owners of Hair Design Center. Hair Design Center does haircuts for women, men and children. Town Councilman Sergio Esposito and Tito Davila of Sen. Pete Harckham’s office were on hand at the ribbon cutting ceremony to present the new business owners with proclamations. For more information, call Hair Design Center at 914-962-4411. Business celebrates grand re-opening with new co-owners Councilman Sergio Esposito presents Stefania Rishel with a proclamation from the Town of Yorktown. The new owners of Hair Design Center, Gino Benigni and Stefania Rishel PHOTOS COURTESY OF SERGIO ESPOSITO ]Tony Armenio, Rosario Chiazzese, Gino Benigni, Stefania Rishel, Antonetta Saraceno, Alma Gutierrez, Narcisa Tigre and Amy Paucar HAIR DESIGN CENTER NO NEWS... 1. Clip the short form on the page 2. Fill out the information. 3. Mail it to P.O. Box 864, Mahopac, NY 10541 4. Or visit www.halstonsubscribe.com 5. Or Scan our QR Code to Subscribe. We need you to subscribe. It’s FREE & It’s Easy! is NOT necessarily good news! # Please print your first and last names and address legibly, sign and date (all required to continue receiving your subscription to this newspaper). YES, I wish to receive a FREE 3-year subscription to Yorktown News YES, I really enjoy Yorktown News and I’d like to continue receiving it for 3 years, along with a monetary contribution this year. (Please print legibly.) First (Required) (Required) (Required) (Required) (Required. Please print legibly.) Last (Required) City: State: ZIP: Name: Signature: Email: Snowbird Dates (if applicable): Date: Phone: Address: (Optional for TAPinto E-News) (Optional) Mail to: P.O. Box 864 Mahopac, NY 10541 While we need your Full Support to keep this newspaper strong, we include the option for Basic Support because we don’t want financial reasons to get in the way of our readers receiving this newspaper. Basic Support vs. Full Support Basic Support Full Support $100 $50 $20 other or visit www.halstonsubscribe.com OR or visit www.halstonsubscribe.com Checks payable to Halston Media LLC. Please include this form in your envelope. 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

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