VOL. 12 NO. 10 THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 39 CLASSIFIEDS 38 LEGAL NOTICES 36 LEISURE 33 OPINION 10 SPORTS 28 TOWN GREEN 7 Battle of Yorktown pg 22 CLEAN UP! Visit TapIntoYorktown.net for the latest news. BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER Yorktown’s Second Annual Fam Jam brought people to Commerce Street last weekend for two days of friends, family, fun, and food trucks. People enjoyed live entertainment, face painting, and a family photo booth. Railroad Park was full of infi atables for kids to play in, small carnival rides, and picnic tables full of people enjoying food they got from one of the many food trucks. Fam Jam returns to Yorktown BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER A local vandal is facing justice after being collared by the Yorktown Police Department. On April 16 at approximately 1:30 a.m., the Yorktown Police Department received a report of someone damaging glass windows at the Yorktown Parks and Recreation offl ce on Granite Springs Road. ffi e person reporting the incident was met by Parks and Rec and rocks Yorktown man faces felony charge for breaking windows SEE FAM JAM PAGE 8 SEE VANDALISM PAGE 9 Experience Sells in Any Market. Catherine Duff-Poritzky Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker M 914.960.5577 Catherine Duff-Poritzky and the agents of The CDP Team are licensed Real Estate salespersons affiliated with Compass. Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity Laws.
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THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023 YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 3 BY TOM WALOGORSKY EDITOR What began with a newspaper ad for violin lessons turned into a nearly lifelong love of music for Nate Gutierrez. Beginning his musical career in 3rd grade, he has since built an impressive performing arts resume in Yorktown schools. In addition to playing viola and violin in the Concert Orchestra, Chamber/Symphony Orchestra, and Jazz Band, Nate has also performed with the Greater Westchester Youth Orchestra and the Worship Band at Manantial De Vida in Mt. Vernon. When not performing, Nate is also a part of Yorktown High School’s Science Olympiad team, serves as the CFO for the Philosophy Club, and has been a part of the Huskers’ soccer and track and fi eld teams. Before he heads off to Bucknell University in the fall, Yorktown News caught up with Nate to learn more about his musical inffl uences, his favorite person to “nerd” with, and advice for younger performers looking to follow in his footsteps. When did you begin pursuing your interest in the arts? In the 3rd grade, my dad saw a newspaper ad for violin lessons and Bucknell-bound senior refl ects on years at YHS Gutierrez has built an impressive musical resume. ‘The only way you improve is to listen and take criticism from others.’ Nate Gutierrez PERFORMING ARTS SPOTLIGHT he asked me if I wanted to try, and without fully understanding, I said yes. Fast forward to 8th grade and I picked up guitar because my dad played, and soon after I was taking lessons in that. What do you count as some of your biggest infi uences? For music taste, the most prominent inffl uence has been the singer and guitarist John Mayer, who inspired me to play guitar. For music performance, it was the YHS Orchestra’s previous teacher, Mrs. Torrente, who deepened my enjoyment of the orchestra and its music enough to do more than just the class and join our school’s Pit, Chamber, and Symphony Orchestras. Our current teacher Dr. Bhasin is continuing that enjoyment. What is your favorite memory of the arts in Yorktown schools? What moment are you most proud of? My favorite memory was recent and it was during the bus rides to, from, and around DC on our Festival Trip this year. On the bus the entire orchestra bonded through heart to hearts, singalongs, games, and jokes. It set the mood for our entire trip, and it elevated the whole experience for everyone. fl e orchestra has always felt like a big friend group, but after that it felt more like a family. fl e moment I’m most proud of was when the orchestra had a shortage of violas last year, I picked it up and in the same year decided to do an All State audition in viola to learn it as quickly as possible. While the instrument change from viola to violin is not much of a physical diff erence, the process for me personally was still painful and hard. However, I practiced a ton and it ended up well as I achieved a rating good enough to be invited to play in Area-All State. Where will you be attending college? Will you continue to pursue the arts? I will be attending Bucknell University in the fall majoring in Mechanical Engineering, but I defi nitely plan on being a part of their Orchestra and Jazz Band. How do you prepare for a performance? When it comes to the music, of course you practice and practice and practice, but there’s no telling what can happen during a performance as there’s SEE GUTIERREZ PAGE 33 Law Office Of andres d. GiL, PLLC Honor, Integrity, Compassion, and Dignity Call Us Today At (845) 940-1110 ADG-LAW.com 973 Route 22, Suite 3, Brewster New York State Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business TRUST & ESTATES • WILLS • ELDER LAW • REAL ESTATE LAW OFFICE OF ANDRES D. GIL, PLLC Honor, Integrity, Compassion, and Dignity Call us today at (845) 940-1110 Scan here to visit my website
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THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023 YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 5 F R OM Y O U R P A R T N E R S I N E D U C A TI O N THE YORKTOWN CONGRESS OF TEACHERS PUBLIC SCHOOLS UNITE US—VOTE YES ON THE SCHOOL BUDGET TO SUPPORT THEM. Strong public schools belong to all of us and are the center of our community. However, public schools need equitable funding to ensure that every student gets the opportunities they need to succeed. Your vote can make the difference—say YES to the school budget! VOTE YES ON THE YORKTOWN SCHOOL BUDGET TUESDAY, MAY 16TH, 7AM-9PM The Yorktown Congress of Teachers supports the Yorktown School Board and their commitment to ensuring our public schools are the center of our community. STRONG YORKTOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS UNLOCK OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR STUDENTS . Polls are open from 7:00AM to 9:00PM. French Hill School, 2051BaldwinRoad, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598. IES FOR OUR STUDENTS. wn Heights, NY 10598. ON TUESDAY, MAY 16TH VOTE YES ON THE YORKTOWN SCHOOL BUDGET F R OM Y O U R P A R T N E R S I N E D U C A TI O N THE YORKTOWN CONGRESS OF TEACHERS PUBLIC SCHOOLS UNITE US—VOTE YES ON THE SCHOOL BUDGET TO SUPPORT THEM. Strong public schools belong to all of us and are the center of our community. However, public schools need equitable funding to ensure that every student gets the opportunities they need to succeed. Your vote can make the difference—say YES to the school budget! VOTE YES ON THE YORKTOWN SCHOOL BUDGET TUESDAY, MAY 16TH, 7AM-9PM The Yorktown Congress of Teachers supports the Yorktown School Board and their commitment to ensuring our public schools are the center of our community. Strong public schools belong to all of us and are the center of our community. However, public schools need equitable funding to ensure that every student gets the opportunities they need to succeed. Your vote can make the difference— say YES to the school budget!
PAGE 6 – YORKTOWN NEWS THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023 BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER fi e Lakeland Central School District held a hearing for the proposed 2023-24 budget of $184,539,324. fi e budget represents a 5.05% increase from the 2022-2023 budget. As proposed, the budget includes a 1.3% increase to the tax levy. fi e district describes this increase to be necessary to fund expenses across the district including labor, beneffl ts, and utilities. fi e increase is below the mandated tax cap, which is 4.72%. At the May 2 hearing, Lakeland School District Superintendent Karen Gagliardi said that there are several goals that go into the budget-making process. fi ese include maintaining class sizes with a low student to teacher ratio, ongoing improvements to school safety and security, community partnerships, operational effi ciency of the district’s bus fl eet, and long range ffl nancial stability. “We haven’t had a budget that goes down, so that provides stability for the district to maintain all of these things for our students, really, and that remains a top line goal,” said Gagliardi. Gagliardi said that the health insurance rate is part of a Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES consortium which includes other school districts. Lakeland’s district and Board of Education do not get to decide what the rates will be. She added that they also inherit Employee Retirement System Rates (up 5.86%), BOCES Services Rates (up .16%), and Debt Service. fi e debt service rate is up 46.24%, according to Gagliardi, due to the Energy Performance Contract. fi e district has not yet started or engaged in this process, but it is being built into the budget to o set costs. Work on this will begin this summer to improve solar effi ciency, lighting, and more. fi e district also estimates State and Federal Aid amounting to $53,835,766. Gagliardi also discussed the district’s reserve accounts, which are labeled as restricted because they cannot be transferred. fi e 2023 Capital Reserve balance is estimated to be $20.1 million. fi ese funds will go towards the district’s $57 million capital project. fi e remaining $37 million will be borrowed. “I thank the public for approving all of that (the project) because it is really important to everyone across the district,” said Gagliardi. “Every school will be touched by that, and it will be something to be proud of.” fi e 2022 Capital Repair Reserve currently has $1.5 million, and the district is asking for another $3.5 million for 2023. Gagliardi said these funds go towards repairs throughout the district. fi e district is also asking for a vehicle bond proposition of $1,485,289 for 13 vehicles. Yorktown, Carmel, Putnam Valley, Cortlandt, Somers, and Philipstown are slated to see tax rate increases. Yorktown is to see an estimated .7% increase, Cortlandt is to see an estimated 2.2% increase, and Somers is to see a .5% estimated increase. fi e estimated rates for Carmel, Putnam Valley, and Philipstown are not in yet because the district has not received ffl nal assessments or the Putnam County municipalities. fi e district has no control over assessments. fi e district’s Board of Trustees and Budget vote will be held on May 16 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Van Cortlandtville Elementary School, 3100 East Main St., in Mohegan Lake. Hearing held for 2023-24 school budget LAKELAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Brewster, NY and Bethel, CT Showrooms On your project everyday until completion... GUARANTEED! On your project everyday until completion... GUARANTEED! 845-278-0070 Southeastkitchenandbath.com Celebrating 50 years NOW OPEN: NH44 Indian - Hartsdale COMING SOON:Jaipore Express - Briarcliff Manor LUNCH MON - THURS: 11:30am - 2:30pm SAT & SUN: 11:30am - 3:00pm DINNER MON - THURS: 5 - 9:30pm FRI & SAT: 5 - 10:00pm / SUN: 5 - 9pm CLOSED TUESDAY 280 ROUTE 22 l BREWSTER,NY CALL FOR RESERVATIONS! 845-277-3549 SUNDAY, MAY 14TH JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL BRUNCH & DINNER BUFFET 12:00 - 3:00 pm / 4:30 - 9:00 pm $ 40 per person
THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023 YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 7 BRYAN HOBEN ELECT FOR LAKELAND SCHOOL BOARD Ballot position: #3 Integrity, honesty & professionalism. PAID FOR BY LAKELAND RISE Bryan is a Cortlandt Manor resident and attorney with a law practice in downtown Peekskill. He and his wife are proud parents of two children in the district. Bryan believes that a quality public school education for every child plays a pivotal role in our communities and our nation. Learn more about Bryan at LakelandRISE.org. Van Cortlandtville Elementary School 3100 East Main Street, Mohegan Lake 10547 VOTE HOBEN ON MAY 16 1060 Oregon Road | Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567 (914) 734-1500 | [email protected] GolfHollowBrook.com There’s Something for Everyone at Hollow Brook... World-class golf on one of Westchester’s most spectacular golf courses. Tournaments and season-long competitions. Family activities... Couples Golf, Junior Golf, Pool and Social Events. From the moment you arrive at Hollow Brook Golf Club, you’ll know you’re in for something special. Contact us today to learn about our New Member Program. Pool Complex Hole 18 Hole 12 Rochambeau Festival at Rochambeau Park Saturday, May 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. fi e Yorktown Heritage Preservation Commission / Yorktown 250 in partnership with the Washington Rochambeau Revolutionary Route Association (W3R) and the Yorktown Grange will commemorate the role that French General Count de Rochambeau and the French army played in aiding General Washington and the Continental Army in the ff ght for freedom from British rule. Visitors to Rochambeau Park will join local, county and state offl cials in welcoming our French allies, be able to discuss the French army’s role in winning our independence with a Rochambeau national scholar, French dignitaries, and living history teachers. Guests will interact with members of the French, Continental, and British forces in uniform and observe drills and ff ring of muskets. Adults and kids will participate in an encampment setup and drill with model muskets under the leadership of a sergeant. Exhibitors attired in period dress will share stories about Rochambeau and the French troops while in Yorktown; visitors are invited to wander the spacious grounds, enjoy the food and beverage and greet animals from the day. Garden Club of Yorktown ANNUAL PLANT SALE Saturday, May 13, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rain or shine! To be held in the Suburban Wines & Spirits parking lot (379 Downing Dr., Yorktown Heights). Featuring annuals, hanging baskets, container collections, deerresistant natives, perennials, tree saplings, and more. Free native plant plan available. 11U Yorktown Huskers Baseball CAR WASH FUNDRAISER Saturday, May 20, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 11U Yorktown Huskers Baseball will be holding a car wash fundraiser at the Gulf Station located at 2001 Commerce Street in Yorktown. Yorkville Sports Association FREE OPEN PLAY Sundays, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Free open play get togethers for seniors (50 plus) every Sunday except holidays. To be held all summer long at Shrub Oak Field in Yorktown. For more information, contact [email protected] Chabad of Yorktown 2629 Old Yorktown Rd., Yorktown Heights, NY 10598. (914) 962-1111. Please RSVP to events by visiting www.ChabadYorktown.com JEWPERNATURAL Wednesday evenings, through May 24, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. A four week course on spirits and superstitions in Jewish belief. As we understand the natural world better, we have only grown more fascinated by mysterious TOWN GREEN SEE GREEN PAGE 9
PAGE 8 – YORKTOWN NEWS THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023 We Carry A Complete Line of BioGuard Pool Treatments Both days consisted of basketball challenges. On Saturday, there was a 3v3 basketball tournament, a “Young Ballers” challenge (14-16), a Somers vs. Yorktown High School challenge, and an “Adult Ballers Heros” challenge which involved the Highway, Parks and Recreation, Fire, and Police Departments. On Sunday, there was a youth pickup game, a skills challenge, knockout, H.O.R.S.E, and a fi nale of Yorktown Grill vs. Game Day Grill. FAM JAM FROM PAGE 1
THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023 YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 9 Elect Christopher Eustace Ballot Line #4 Re-Elect Donald Pinkowsky Ballot Line #2 Re-Elect Donald Pinkowsky Ballot Line #2 Paid for by Donald Pinkowsky and Christopher Eustace Elect Christopher Eustace Ballot Line #4 Resident of Yorktown Heights for 21 years Proud parent of a daughter and son who are recent graduates of Lakeland High School. Both children are in college pursuing careers in Engineering and Business Proud veteran of the United States Army Vice president / internal audit manager with over 30 years’ experience in the industry Past volunteer coach for girls’ and boys’ basketball and soccer for over 10 years Completing my fourth year overall as Board Trustee for which I currently serve on the district’s Audit and Construction Committees Parent of a 4th grade student at Thomas Jefferson ES, an 11th grade student at Lakeland High School and two college students who graduated from the Lakeland School District. Educator for 29 years as a Speech Teacher, Special Education Teacher, Staff Developer, Assistant Principal, and for the last 17 years, Principal. Union representative to nearly 200 Principals and Assistant Principals in NYC. New Principal mentor Volunteered as a girl’s recreational soccer coach with SOAC for several years. Resident of Yorktown Heights for 16 years Vote Tuesday, May 16th at Van Cortlandville Elementary School 3100 East Main Street, Mohegan Lake, NY 7am - 9pm Lakeland School Board Candidates 2023 REDEEMABLE AT FROZEN TREAT $1 OFF WHEN YOU BUY ONE Expires 04.15.2021 RITAS OF YORKTOWN 1881A COMMERCE STREET YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY 10598 914 302 7711 ritas.com www.facebook.com/ritasof $1 OFF BUY ONE, GET $1 OFF ANOTHER ritasofyorktown ritasofyorktown.com Discount applied to lowest priced item. Not valid on take home treats, catering, or novelty items. Not valid with any other offer. Limit one offer per guest per visit. Not valid at cart or theme park venues. Not for resale. ©2020 RITA’S FRANCHISE COMPANY, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. VALID AT PARTICIPATING RITA’S LOCATIONS. Exp. 5/25/2023 topics like the meaning of dreams; the existence of angels, demons, and extraterrestrials; and the power of the evil eye. With record interest inspiring curiosity, dread, and mockery, this course probes the Talmud, Jewish philosophy, and kabbalah to provide Jewish perspectives and guidance for those curious about these perennial questions. Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run Sunday, May 21, at 1 p.m. Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run (PHR) events provide boys and girls an opportunity to showcase their baseball and softball skills, with the opportunity of earning a chance to attend and compete for a championship during the 2023 MLB World Series! fi e Yorktown Elks will host a local PHR event to provide a free and high-quality experience for youth participants. fi is event will be held at Route 202 Roadside ff eld 2881 Crompond Rd. in Yorktown Heights. Suggested arrival times are 1 p.m. for 7 through 10 year olds and 1:45 p.m. for 10 through 14 year olds. Register now at https://pitchhitrun2023. leagueapps.com/events/3900650-york town-elks-lodge-2324 fi e Pitch, Hit & Run program is a free event series for boys and girls, and consists of a series of movements that are important in baseball and softball. Participants will compete in either 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, or 13-14 age division, with the Offl cer Delgado, and several other offl - cers, who responded to the call. fi ey initiated an investigation at the scene, and it is alleged that the defendant threw rocks into the glass windows of the building and caused damage exceeding $250. On May 6 at 1:10 p.m., Yorktown Police Department Communications received an anonymous tip that the suspect was in the area of Commerce Street. Sergeant Beyrer, Sergeant Scatola and police offl cer Charles located the defendant, who they were able to positively identify and place under arrest. Michael Landolff , 24, of Yorktown was arrested and charged with criminal mischief in the third degree; a Class E Felony. At the time of the arrest, the second annual Fam Jam was taking place on Commerce Street. “Any person that thinks they can vandalize any Parks and Recreation property needs to know we’re watching,” said Parks and Rec Superintendent Jim Martorano. “fi is person messed around and found out.” fi is act of vandalism is another entry on the list of such occurrences in Yorktown over the past 16 months. Martorano told Yorktown News that Junior Lake Pool and the Railroad building were vandalized in the past as well. Some of the town’s trails also have graf- ff ti that has since been covered. Last June, four Croton on Hudson teens were arrested and charged for hateful graffl ti located under the Taconic State Parkway overpass on Croton Dam Road. fi e graf- ff ti was discovered on May 21. VANDALISM FROM PAGE 1 GREEN FROM PAGE 7 SEE GREEN PAGE 37
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For more information, call the editor at (914) 302-5830 BRETT FREEMAN, PUBLISHER TOM WALOGORSKY, EDITOR TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL, CREATIVE DIRECTOR Editorial Offi ce: (914) 302-5830 [email protected] PAGE 10 – YORKTOWN NEWS THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023 Recently, in a cringeworthy confrontation between a congresswoman and a female witness at a congressional hearing, the controversial legislator dismissed the witness’s credentials as a mother because she was a stepmom. I respectfully beg to difi er. Motherhood is more than a biological connection; it is a state of mind, of caring and of loving. Stepmoms and adoptive moms are mothers too! ff erefore, this Sunday, Mother’s Day, we should take a moment to be thankful for ALL MOMS. Personally, I will take some time to honor my departed mother, Rose, whose intelligence, humor, compassion, warmth, and love were the greatest inffi uences of my life. She and my late father, James, were married for 57 years. ff eir love and devotion to one another was ended only by their deaths in 1998. At the end of her life, mom endured threeand-a-half difl cult years in a nursing home. She eventually passed away on a bleak day in March after having sufi ered several strokes, which left her a shell of her former vivacious self. ff e day she passed, I was struck by an overwhelming emptiness and sadness as well as the painful awareness that time passes with unforgiving speed. Inevitably, we are left with our memories, a personal tapestry that only we, individually, can tap into. Our deeply imbedded experiences of past moments of joy, disappointment, tragedy, success and celebrated milestones are all somehow linked by our mind’s “scrapbook,” occupying a prominent place in our hearts and our minds. Fortunately, my collection of memories is still vibrant. Please indulge me as I share parts of her life with you. My mom was the only person in her family to go to college. Her dad died when she was young, and her mom, Providencia, raised her. She had one very protective and wonderful sister, Ninette. Mom was a magni cent ballet dancer who was invited to audition for the New York City Ballet. My grandmother, Providencia, did not allow her to go, so she stayed in Ansonia, Conn. While she created a wonderful future for herself, she regretted this missed opportunity for the rest of her life. In college, Rose was a fabulous athlete who was prominently featured in her yearbook as a member of a super athletic duo with another classmate. ff e two contemporaries made it a point to sign up for the same sports, making their united presence, almost always, an unbeatable combination. ff ey were ttingly nicknamed “Frick and Frack.” After graduating from New Haven Teacher’s college, mom got engaged, but her ancé died prematurely. She met my dad soon after. He had lost his parents at a very young age and was totally on his own. Rose admired him for his determination and work ethic. To say he was a self-made man is an understatement. Both Rose and James came from traditional Italian stock. I am not sure it was a customary rule, but I was told mom’s older sister accompanied them on their dates (at least initially). Mom loved literature and education, and until the strokes robbed her of her mind, she always had a book not far from her grasp. My parents married just as the United States entered World War II. My dad enlisted on his wedding day and soon left for the war. After he returned, my mom had an opportunity to be superHonoring our moms JAMES MARTORANO MY PERSPECTIVE Bryan Hoben possesses the right qualities to be on Lakeland’s school board Dear Editor, I rst had the pleasure of meeting Bryan and his wife, Stephanie, in 2017. ff ey’ve agreed that I can share some of their story in this letter. At the time, they were preparing to enroll their two adopted special needs children from China into our district. Both parents immediately demonstrated their dedication and proactivity in ensuring their children, who are legally blind, would receive the necessary support and services from the district, even before the adoption had been nalized. ff roughout our interactions, Bryan showcased a tireless commitment to understanding his children’s unique needs and advocating for innovative solutions to address them. His collaborative approach fostered a strong partnership with the district, resulting in his children thriving at George Washington Elementary School and Copper Beech Middle School. While Bryan was dogged in the face of difi ering opinions or other challenges, he never passed up an opportunity to work in tandem with the district to nd a resolution. In my 15 years in Lakeland as Director/Assistant Superintendent of Pupil Personnel Services, I’ve worked with many difi erent board trustees and have come to understand what makes some more efi ective than others. In my experience, the best board members are team players who are also not afraid to stand up for what’s right. ff ey’re willing to put in the hard work needed to understand the issues and ofi er solutions. And most of all, they always put students and stafi above their own agenda. Bryan possesses all of these qualities and more. His tenacity, expertise and professional experience in law, human rights and nance equip him with a fresh perspective that would greatly bene t the Lakeland Board of Education and the entire community. He’s prepared to tackle the diverse challenges facing our students today, from learning loss to mental health issues and beyond. Rarely do we have the opportunity to LETTERS SEE LETTERS PAGE 12 SEE MARTORANO PAGE 11
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As I understand it, the developer can develop the site, to a certain extent, as a “matter of right.” Should the developer choose this option, improvements to the Route 118 – Underhill Avenue intersection may not move forward. -Jay Kopstein Yorktown Heights Underhill Farm ofi ers solutions for Yorktown Dear Editor, It happens time and time again. Older couples leave Westchester County and New York because they cannot ffi nd a nearby home where they can downsize and stay in the community they love. Underhill Farm, a proposed campus on Underhill Avenue, would ofl er a solution. fi at is a key reason why the Yorktown Planning Board needs to approve this wellplanned development. Underhill Farm will be building 148 housing units, which will include condos, townhouses and apartments. Of those 148, 72 will be earmarked for those 55 and older. fi at means 72 local families could choose to stay in Yorktown and be conveniently close to the shopping/business district on Route 118. Plus, if Underhill Farm is approved, Yorktown’s seniors would now have two additional large rooms built on the Beaver Ridge property in addition to the Senior Center that we now have. Our senior population is growing in leaps and bounds and these two rooms would solve our problem for much-needed space for our activities and support stafl . For that to happen, this would require a certain amount of parking, and guess where that parking is coming from? Underhill Farm is including those spaces in its building plan, at no cost to the town or taxpayers. fi ank you to everyone for your support. -Jennie Menton Yorktown Leave the big development decisions to our elected ofi icials Since my March letter to the editor related to two developments in town, Dorchester Glen and Underhill Farm, I have received additional information on Dorchester Glen that the public should be made aware of. fi e correct calculation for the recreation fees on four single-family homes that are part of the Dorchester Glen subdivision should have been $10,000 per lot, not LETTERS FROM PAGE 12 SEE LETTERS PAGE 15
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THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023 OPINION YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 17 Contact ANTHONY J. ENEA, ESQ. Managing Member • Fluent in Italian 914.948.1500 WHITE PLAINS • SOMERS • WWW.ESSLAWFIRM.COM • Asset Protection • Elder Law • Medicaid Applications (Nursing Home/Home Care) • Guardianships (Contested/Non-Contested) • Wills, Trusts & Estates Past Chair of Elder Law Section of NYS Bar Association “Super Lawyer” In Elder Law for 16 consecutive years Do you know what the cost of your long-term care will be if you are not eligible for Medicaid? CALL NEW YORK’S ELDER LAW TEAM 914.948.1500 Dear Dr. Linda, I love my mother and my children love me, but I don’t love Mother’s Day on many fronts. To begin with, it’s a made-up holiday created by Hallmark to make a lot of money. Secondly, it forces mothers and children of all ages to be part of a holiday which has no meaning to them and may even be a heartache for them due to death, relationships or lifestyle. In addition, elementary school teachers spend hours of valuable time having their students make Mother’s Day cards and gifts when they can be teaching them a host of other things that will help them succeed in school. Finally, I feel that Mother’s Day is teaching our children that there’s one day a year they need to be nice to their mothers and then they can be rude and uncaring the other 364 days. You have my permission to publish my thoughts. fi ank you. -Ilene Dear Ilene, Even though Mother’s Day is one of the most celebrated holidays in this country, I have heard similar remarks from others, especially that Hallmark created the holiday. However, if you go back in history, you’ll see that Mother’s Day began with the ancient Greeks and Romans. fi ey had festivals in honor of their mother-goddesses. Mother’s Day is celebrated all over the world, but in the northern hemisphere it is celebrated on diffl erent days in April or May. It was ffi rst introduced in the United States by a woman named Anna Jarvis, a social activist, not Hallmark. She is known as the founder of Mother’s Day in the U.S. However, as the holiday became more commercial, she became so distraught over it, that she actually wanted to stop it. She believed that her ultimate goal to honor mothers for their everlasting love became overshadowed by commercialism. With that said, it seems that Mother’s Day is here to stay along with Hallmark cards, fl owers, candy and overbooked restaurants. But is that so bad? Being a mother is one of the most important roles in life and it seems appropriate to honor mothers (and fathers, too). Generally, children appreciate and love their parents on the 364 other days too. If children are rude and uncaring those other days, as you say, or other hardships and issues are happening in their families, then those are personal issues Mother’s Day is more than just commercialism DR. LINDA SILBERT STRONG LEARNING SEE DR. LINDA PAGE 18
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PAGE 22 – YORKTOWN NEWS THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023 BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER Volunteers came together across Yorktown to participate in the 34th annual Battle of Yorktown litter clean-up on Saturday, April 22. Approximately 350 volunteers spent the day collecting the litter from the town’s parks and roads. Some of the groups that banded together included the Yorktown Lions Club, the Yorktown Elks Club, Yorktown for Justice, and various Scout groups. 34th annual Battle of Yorktown PHOTOS: SOPHIA CASELNOVA Service... Integrity... Compassion www.YorktownFuneralhome.com • (914) 962-0700 • [email protected] 945 East Main Street, Yorktown, NY 10588 Family owned and operated We began with a mission to celebrate life and serve families. There is much peace to be found here, and we invite you to find yours. Explore more. Take a tour. Read our story. Share in experiences.
THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023 YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 23 Mohegan Lake Improvement District volunteers Laura Kosbar and Shelley Reid cleaning up Mohegan Avenue. PHOTO COURTESY OF KEN BELFER
PAGE 24 – YORKTOWN NEWS NORTH SALEM HORSE SHOW THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023 The Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows have returned to Westchester County’s beautiful horse country, May 9-14 and May 16-21, with a full schedule of world-class competition featuring many of the nation’s best horses and riders. One of the premier stops on the nation’s hunter-jumper horse show circuit, the Spring Horse Shows host competitions for riders of all levels and ages, ranging from young children on ponies to Olympic veterans aboard their grand prix mounts. Many familiar faces return to Old Salem Farm each year to vie for top honors, including Olympic medalists such as Brewster resident McLain Ward (USA) and Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA). “Last year was a great one for the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows as we took major steps forward in our ongoing efforts to be one of the finest horse show facilities in the country,” said Scott Hakim, owner and president of Old Salem Farm. “Spectators can get up close to all the action and watch Olympic riders like McLain Ward of the U.S., Rodrigo Pessoa of Brazil, Daniel Bluman of Israel and so many more. It really is show jumping at its best!” The Spring Horse Shows’ Week 1 takes place May 9-14, with highlights including the Evergate Stables’ $40,000 Welcome Stake presented by JumpR App., $38,700 FEI 1.45m Jump-off, $10,000 Old Salem Farm Speed Derby and the $125,000 Old Salem Farm Grand Prix Presented by The Kincade Group. Week 2 competition follows, May 16-21, featuring the $65,000 Welcome Stake of North Salem, presented by The Kincade Group, $38,700 FEI 1.45m Jump-off and the $25,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby presented by Mane ‘n Tail before concluding on Sunday, May 21, with the $200,000 Empire State Grand Prix. The ambiance at the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows is unlike any other venue in the country, with over-the-top hospitality and unique shopping offered along Old Salem’s popular Boutique Row. The Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows also feature a collection of local, Spring Horse Shows return to North Salem Brewster resident and Olympic medalist McLain Ward will be one of the familiar faces returning to the Spring Horse Shows at Old Salem Farm in North Salem. Ward clears the last fence with the shortest time in the 2022 Grand Prix jumpoff. PHOTO: TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL OLD SALEM FARM SEE OLD SALEM PAGE 27
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Over the years, the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows have offered a full schedule of worldclass competition for many of the nation’s best horses and riders, and this year is no exception. Learn more about some of the familiar faces competing in the Old Salem Farm International Arena: MCLAIN WARD (USA) Continuing as Co-Chairman of the Spring Horse Shows for the second consecutive year, McLain Ward returns to Old Salem Farm as the defending champion in several highlight classes, including the shows’ culminating event, the $200,000 Empire State Grand Prix presented by The Kincade Group. He is a highly accomplished rider on the international stage, having competed in five Olympic Games (with two Gold and two Silver medals!), four FEI World Equestrian Games (with Gold, Silver and Bronze medals), two Pan American Games (with two Gold and one Silver medal) and 25 of the 28 FEI World Cup Finals since 1995. He was the 2017 FEI World Cup champion and is currently the World No. 4 ranked rider on the LONGINES FEI World Rankings. GEORGINA BLOOMBERG (USA) As a young rider, North Salem resident Georgina Bloomberg earned four medals in her three appearances at the North American Young Riders’ Championships, and she has continued to be a major player for Team USA in the years since. She made her Nations Cup debut in 2005 in France, where she was a member of the all-female winning team; she made her first of two World Cup Final appearances that same year in Las Vegas, NV. She helped to clinch the win at the 2014 Furusiyya Nations Cup in Spain and later claimed the Team Bronze medal in her major games debut at the 2015 Pan American Games. A dedicated philanthropist and advocate for animal rescue, she shares her North Salem farm with her horses, dogs, goats, rabbits, mules and the endearing pig, Wilbur. LILLIE KEENAN (USA) Lillie Keenan has been a competitive rider from a young age, making headlines early in her career for her successes in many events such as the 2007 USEF Pony Hunter National Championship, 2011 USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals, 2012 North American Junior Equitation Championship, 2013 USEF Hunter Seat Medal Finals and ASPCA Maclay Finals, and North American Junior and Young Riders Championships where she won individual and team Gold medals in 2013 after winning team Gold in 2012. Since then, she has represented the U.S. in international competition on several Nations Cup teams, including at the 2017 Dublin Horse Show where an all-female team claimed the prestigious Aga Khan Trophy for the first time. She has ridden on the U.S. team in the FEI Nations Cup Final in 2016 and 2021 and in the FEI World Championships in 2022. DANIEL BLUMAN (ISRAEL) Daniel Bluman first competed on the world stage under the Colombian flag, representing his home country for 12 years through two Olympic Games, two FEI World Equestrian Games and three Pan American Games. In 2017, he chose to represent Israel and has since added the 2018 World Equestrian Games, 2022 World Championship and 2023 FEI World Cup Final to his record. Among his grand prix wins are major events including the Rolex Grand Prix of Rome, the Hampton Classic Grand Prix (twice), and the FTI Wellington Finale. Outside the show ring, he and his wife Ariel recently created the “Ride the Future” program, helping to support riders who otherwise may not have the means to pursue a career in the sport. RODRIGO PESSOA (BRAZIL) One of the most accomplished riders in show jumping history, Brazil’s Rodrigo Pessoa is another familiar face at the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows with several top finishes during last year’s event. Pessoa has competed in six Olympic and FEI World Equestrian games each, securing several podium finishes including Individual Gold medals at the 2004 Olympics and 1998 World Equestrian Games. He has also brought home Team Gold medals from two of the three Pan American Games he’s attended and he’s competed in 13 FEI World Cup Finals, claiming three consecutive wins from 1998-2000. He is the only rider in history to win the World Cup championship three consecutive years. NAYEL NASSAR (EGYPT) Since winning his first FEI Grand Prix in 2011, Nayel Nassar has represented Egypt in three FEI World Cup Finals, the 2014 FEI World Equestrian Games, and the 2021 Tokyo Olympics with several big grand prix victories along the way. He is a threetime winner of the HITS $1 million Grand Prix and is the only rider ever to win the Speed Challenge and 5* Grand Prix at the same Longines Masters event. He currently rides as part of the team at Evergate Stables, competing with several horses out of their California and Florida bases, and is a member of the Paris Panthers on the prestigious Global Champions League circuit. Who’s competing in the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows? North Salem resident Georgina Bloomberg PHOTO COURTESY OF GEOFFREY TISCHMAN/ JUMP MEDIA COURTESY OF HIS OFFICIAL FACEBOOK PAGE Daniel Bluman of Israel PHOTO COURTESY OF LILLIE BY FLYING CHANGES Lillie Keenan McLain Ward, from Brewster, riding Contagious PHOTO: TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL PAGE 26 – YORKTOWN NEWS NORTH SALEM HORSE SHOW THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023
THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023 NORTH SALEM HORSE SHOW YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 27 Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows May 9-21 www.OldSalemFarm.net • 190 June Rd. North Salem, NY Week 1 (May 9-14) Highlights: • Evergate Stables $40,000 Welcome Stake • $38,700 FEI 1.45m Jump-off • $10,000 Old Salem Farm Speed Derby • $125,000 Old Salem Farm Grand Prix Week 2 (May 16-21) Highlights: • $65,000 Welcome Stake of North Salem • $38,700 FEI 1.45m Jump-off • $25,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby • $200,000 Empire State Grand Prix Over-the-top hospitality and unique shopping experiences! Kids’ Activities • Pony Rides • Face Painting & More! ADMISSION IS FREE THE WORLD’S BEST right in everyone’s own backyard! gourmet food ofi erings and family-friendly activities including pony rides, face painting, dog adoptions each Saturday and more. From Welcome Wednesday to Fiesta Friday and Family Fun Weekends presented by Halston Media, the publisher of this newspaper, every day is special at the Spring Horse Shows! OLD SALEM FARM WILL UNVEIL A REVITALIZED VENDOR AREA FOR EVEN MORE UNIQUE SHOPPING OPPORTUNITIES Old Salem caters not only to the comfort of the people visiting the historic facility, but also to the horses competing onsite, providing top-notch care alongside sponsors such as the HEART Equine Ambulance, which will provide tours during the Spring Horse Shows. HEART provides state-of-theart emergency transportation services for injured or ill horses while preserving their health, safety and dignity as athletes, much like their human partners in the ring. ffl e incredible action starts daily at 8 a.m. with classes running in three rings simultaneously throughout the day before ffi nishing at approximately 5 p.m. A full schedule can be found at Old SalemFarm.net/our-events/. Admission to the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows is free! OLD SALEM FROM PAGE 22 PHOTO COURTESY OF RANDOLPHPR Old Salem Farm will unveil a revitalized vendor area for even more unique shopping opportunities.
PAGE 28 – YORKTOWN NEWS THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023 BY MIKE SABINI CONTRIBUTING WRITER fi e more diverse an off ense, the harder it is to stop. fi at’s what Yorktown’s attack brought to the 33rd edition of the Murphy Cup, as 10 Huskers garnered at least one point in Yorktown’s 12-4 victory versus host Lakeland/Panas on Saturday (5/6). “We did much better sharing the ball,” said Yorktown coach Tim Schurr. “We were opportunistic. Sometimes, you rely on one guy and come against a team that can stop that one guy. So, sharing the ball, that has always been the plan. Hopefully, we continue to do it.” For the Huskers, it was their 30th win in the Murphy Cup, named after Charlie Murphy, the founder of the Yorktown boys lacrosse program. fi e Rebels last cup win came in 2010, the same year Lakeland/ Panas also beat the Huskers in the Section 1 Class A title game. “It’s so much bigger than the actual game,” said Yorktown senior captain Jack Duncan. “It’s been past down. It’s a big game for us. It’s (winning the cup) one of our biggest goals of the season, along with sections and states. So, it just means so much to the team.” fi e win was extra sweet for another Husker senior captain, Justin Meyreles (1A). “It’s awesome. Last year, I didn’t get to play in this game, I hurt my shoulder, so this is awesome. I won it in my sophomore year. fi is is a big victory. We never won by a margin like this, that I played in, so this is huge for us.” fi e game was a huge one as well for Lakeland/Panas coach Joe Macchi, who was coaching his ffi rst Murphy Cup game as head coach. “It’s a fun day, a fun event, a lot of history behind it,” he said. “We were excited to play. We didn’t do what we needed to do to compete in the game for four quarters, but overall, I told the kids this is a great experience. Unless you play for Lakeland/ Panas or Yorktown, you do not get to play in this. Kids across the area would love to play in this game. So I told the kids, take advantage, cherish this event and this moment.” A goal in transition by Ryan Cane with 6:33 to go in the second quarter gave Yorktown a 5-1 lead, with Duncan (2G, 2A) scoring in that stretch as well. “We just came out ffi ring,” Duncan said. “It was a big game; all the boys were ready to go.” So was Lakeland/Panas’ Will Moore, who scored twice, the second being assisted by Kyle Gallagher (1G, 1A) to cut the Huskers’ advantage to 5-3 with 29 seconds remaining before halftime. Andrew Weissman (2G, 1A) got the momentum back on Yorktown’s side when he scored, off an assist from Aidan Boyle (1G, 2A) with just three seconds left in the opening half. Yorktown added to its lead, with goals by Chris Constantine, assisted by Connor Fastiggi (1G, 1A), and Duncan, assisted by Weissman, putting the Huskers up 8-3 with 7:41 to go in the third. Lakeland/Panas’ Justin Stabile tallied the last goal of the third quarter, but Yorktown sealed the win by outscoring the Rebels 4-0 in the ffi nal stanza. fi e Huskers’ Dylan DelVecchio (3G), Gianluca Marchini (1G), Ryan Vogel (1A), Hunter Mezzatesta (6 saves), Sam Brown (1 save), and Chad Bowen (14 face-off s won), and Lakeland/Panas’ KC Bryan (8 saves) did the job for their respective teams. Host Yorktown (7-6) beat Briarcliff 8-4 on Tuesday (5/2), led by Weissman (3G, 2A), Duncan (2G, 2A), Marchini (2G), Cane (1G, 1A), Boyle (1A), Mezzatesta (9 saves), and Bowen (10/14 face-off s). In what could be a possible playoff preview, Duncan (1G, 4A), Weissman (1G, 2A), Marchini (2G), Boyle (1G), Cane (1G), Fastiggi (1G), Bowen (6 face-off s won), Mezzatesta (10 saves), and Brown (1 save) paced Yorktown in its 8-7 loss to visiting Mahopac on fi ursday (5/4). Lakeland/Panas (5-8) hosted and defeated Putnam Valley 15-1 on its senior night Tuesday (5/2), led by Michael Pisacreta (3G, 2A), Moore (4G), Stabile (3G, 1A), Gallagher (2G, 2A), Oban Rader (3A), fi omas Kuney (2G, 1A), Michael DiCioccio (1G), Anthony Farroni (16/20), Bryan (7 saves), and Brian Schiller (4 saves). Pisacreta, Stabile, Stephen Carroll, Derek Jaramillo, Dom Parente, and John Waluk were the seniors honored before the game. Diverse ofi ense propels Huskers Yorktown wins Murphy Cup again Yorktown gathers for a team photo after defeating Lakeland/Panas in the Murphy Cup last Saturday. BOYS LACROSSE Yorktown hoists up the Murphy Cup after defeating Lakeland/Panas. Yorktown celebrates the win over Lakeland/Panas in the Murphy Cup. PHOTOS:ROB DIANTONIO
THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023 SPORTS YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 29 BY MIKE SABINI CONTRIBUTING WRITER Lakeland avenged its only loss of the season by defeating visiting sister school Walter Panas 27-6, on a rainy Senior Night last Friday (5/5). Lakeland had lost the ff rst matchup between the two rivals at Panas, 12-6, on Apr. 11. “ffl e diffi erence between this game versus our last match-up against Panas was just coming with intensity,” said Lakeland’s Nichole Ljuljic. “Everyone knew their assignment and was willing to do whatever it took to win. All of the girls work so hard and we all believe in each other so much. Especially on Senior Night, we could not let our seniors lose.” On a ff rst and goal from the 14, Ljuljic found Gabby Santini in the back corner of the endzone, with 17:56 to go in the ff rst half, for a touchdown. Ljuljic then connected with Samantha Del Ponte (5 catches) for the one-point conversion, giving Lakeland a 7-0 lead. “It was super important for us to come out and set the tone, especially on our home turf,” Ljuljic said. “It put us in the driver seat right away, and I know I can always trust Gabby to make a great play.” Senior Deanna Lage made a great play of her own, with a two-yard touchdown scamper up the middle, on fourth and goal, at 11:03. Lage followed by running in the one-point conversion, putting the Hornets up 14-0. “It was awesome to score a rushing touchdown today,” Lage said. “Gabby Santini is one of the most athletic and lively people I have ever met. She was able to give us a huge gain of about 60 yards and put us on the twoyard line. Being that close to the endzone, I saw the opening and took it. Since it was really wet out, passing the ball was difl cult, so I ff gured I would take the initiative to add another six points to the board.” Ljuljic added to the lead when she perfectly executed the option, with Del Ponte scoring on a nine-yard touchdown run on second and goal, with 8:15 left before halftime. Ljuljic got the extra point for a 21-0 lead. “Sam and I practice that play a lot,” Ljuljic said. “We both trust each other so much, and when running that play with her, I know she’s the quickest girl out there and always ready to make the play.” Panas got on the board with a 15-yard touchdown pass with 1:24 remaining in the ff rst half, but Ljuljic responded with an 11-yard TD pass to Del Ponte with 14:46 to go in the game. Haley Santucci (6 tackles), Samantha Moscati (5 tackles, interception), Lage (3 interceptions, 3 tackles), and Del Ponte (interception, 3 tackles), highlighted the Hornets’ defensive effi ort. “ffl e team as a whole is super psyched to have avenged our earlier-season loss to Panas, and it only made it even more special that it was on Senior Night,” Lage said. “We knew we had what it took, and I really think all the girls were super motivated and wanted this win more than anything. Coach (PJ) Nyberg and Coach ( Joe) Knapp really do an awesome job of giving us the conff dence and football IQ we need to come out on top.” Lage, Moscati, Lina Brown, Raina Gosh, Laura Macdonald, Christiana Novelino (manager), and Maria Russo were the seniors honored before the game. Lakeland gets revenge on Panthers Hornets beat Panas on Senior Night Deanna Lage looks to shake a Peekskill defender. Samantha Del Ponte catches a pass on her way to a touchdown. FLAG FOOTBALL Lakeland’s Nichole Ljuljic fi res a deep touchdown pass in win over Peekskill. PHOTOS: ROB DIANTONIO fifffflfflffiflffiffffi www.summertrailsdaycamp.com 914.245.1776 ffiffi CURRENTLY HIRING STAFF! ffi ffifi ffiffi
BY MIKE SABINI CONTRIBUTING WRITER TRACK AND FIELD Joe Wynne Somers Lions Club Invitational Friday and Saturday, May 5-6 (Somers High School) Yorktown girls Jane Hanson (first shot put, 29-6.5, second javelin, 86-8), Makayla Winslow, Sophia Luo, and Jules Vano (shuttle-hurdle relay, third, 55.95 seconds) and boys Adrian Haxhiaj (second shot put, 36- 2.5), Sean Ryan, John Tyndal, Michael Ryan (shuttle-hurdle relay, second, 57.66), Tim McGuire (third, javelin, 119-4), and Jake Wilson (third, discus, 102-7) shined at the Joe Wynne Somers Lions Club Invitational. “The boys and girls performed very well at the meet,” said Yorktown coach Keith Smith, whose squad competed in Class A. “We finally had some nice weather and that fueled many personal best times and distances.” Lakeland/Panas’ Maya Edwards finished fifth overall, and third in Class A, in the hammer throw. League Championships Lakeland/Panas’ girls won its fourthstraight league crown while the boys placed second to Horace Greeley at the League 1-D championships Wednesday (5/3) at Greeley, and Thursday (5/4) at Fox Lane. Kailey Burdett (first, 200 and 400-meters), Alanalee Hughes (first, 400-hurdles), Hannah Arbid (first, discus, second, hammer), Emily Healy (second, 1,500-racewalk), Edwards (first, hammer, second, shot put), Serenity Jeffcoat (first, long jump), Julia Gallinger (second, triple jump), Kelly Mallon, Alana Myke, Jeffcoat and Sarah Healy (tied for second, high jump), Lily Day (first, 800), Emily Yazzetti (second, pentathlon), Riley Scott, Ondine Gourdon-Luckenbill, Charlotte Sabert and Emma Numme (first, 4x100 and 4x800 relays, second, 4x400 relay) led the girls. Chris Zippelli (first, 110-hurdles, second, 400-hurdles), Andrew Merlino (second, 110-hurdles), Brian Martins (second, 100), Bobby Mayclim (second, 800), Sohum Aggarwal (second, hammer), Aidan Hunt (second, javelin), Joe DeSantis (second, shot put), Alex Ryzy (first, javelin and shot put), Brandan Rooney (second, pentathlon), Gianni Simpson, Riley Ciamarra, Elliot Thomas, Nischal Gabe, TJ Smith, and Trent Patane (second, 4x100 and 4x400 relays) paced the boys. Excelling at the League 2C championships for Yorktown’s girls were Vano (first, javelin, 80 feet), Marina Toumanios (second, long jump, 14-2, third, triple jump), Riley Tiberii, Marina Toumanios, Vano, and Nicole Bourgeois (400-meter relay, second, 54.92), Rose Fox (third, race walk, 10:57.17), Jillian Benfante (third, high jump, 4-2), Benfante, Katie Fox, Caoimhe Vallely, and Lauren Tamburelli (1,600-relay, third, 4:52.35), Vallely, Phoebe Banner, Klara Kunz, and Grace McCann (3,200 relay, third, 11:44.81). Leading the Husker boys were Michael Ryan (first, 110-hurdles, 16.55), Drew Duncan (first, high jump, 5-6), Tim McGuire (first, javelin, 129-8), James McGuire (second, javelin, 114-1), Wilson (second, discus, 122-1, second, shot put, 30-10.25), Thomas Araneo, Jack Ferone, Duncan, and George Ringel (400-relay, second, 47.29), Marcello Silvestro, Peter Servedio, Tristan Duranti, and William McCarthy (1,600-relay, second, 3:45.26), Mark Sinishtaj (third, discus, 90 feet), Nicholas Erickson (third, long jump, 17-11), and Silvestro, Servedio, Braden Reynolds, and McCarthy (3,200-relay, third, 9:16.71). Both the boys and girls placed third at the league meet (4/24-25) LAKELAND BASEBALL (6-11) Lakeland 5, Yorktown 4 (8 innings) Tuesday, May 2 (Lakeland High School) Lakeland defeated Yorktown 5-4 in eight innings, on a walk-off solo homer to right field by junior Logan Crilly (2-4). “Before the at-bat, I was thinking about how they walked it off against us in our last matchup,” Crilly said. “So, when I got in a good count (2-1), I knew I had to capitalize. After it went over the fence, it felt so surreal rounding the bases and you could not ask for a better way to end our Senior Night.” Dom Toscano (2 runs, RBI), Jack Nugent, Robert Nugent, Nick Frobose, Frankie Kowal, and Brandon Guerrero were the Lakeland seniors honored before the game. Lakeland’s Anthony Frobose (win, 8 innings, 3 earned runs, 9 hits, 7 strikeouts) and Anthony DeCesare (3-4, run), and Yorktown’s Derek Patrissi (2-4) and Joe Carucci (2-4, RBI) stood out. Croton-Harmon 4, Lakeland 2 (8 innings) Wednesday, May 3 (Lakeland High School) Ramzi Done (6 innings, earned run, 3 hits, 4 walks, 4 strikeouts), Anthony Frobose (2- 4, triple, 2 runs), and DeCesare (1-2, RBI) produced for Lakeland in its loss. Ossining 10, Lakeland 8 Friday, May 5 (Lakeland High School) Lakeland fell to Ossining 10-8. YORKTOWN BASEBALL (10-8) Panas 7, Yorktown 1 Thursday, May 4 (Granite Knolls Park) Yorktown fell to Walter Panas, the No. 1 ranked team in Section 1 Class A, 7-1. Panas 11, Yorktown 1 Saturday, May 6 (Walter Panas High School) Patrissi and Nick Pace each had two hits in the Huskers’ 11-1 loss to Panas. YORKTOWN GIRLS LACROSSE (10-4) Yorktown 18, Brewster 8 Wednesday, May 3 (Brewster High School) Alex Scialdone (2G, 3A) tallied her 200th-career point in the first half, in Yorktown’s 18-8 win against Brewster. “We were able to get off to a big lead (10-3 halftime) because we have so many threats on our team,” said Scialdone. “During today’s game, we had a lot of different scorers, which I think is very important, and hard for a defense to cover. We were able to connect on fast breaks and our transition game was leading us to those opportunities. Also, our goalie Maggie Appelle helped us stay in the lead, getting her 200th save.” Appelle (4 saves) recorded that milestone in the first half. “200 saves is a big honor and means a lot to me, but I know I could not have done it without my defense,” said Appelle, who committed to play at the University of Scranton. “My teammates help me strive to be my best both on and off the field. I’m also very grateful for my coaches as well for supporting me and helping me get here.” Brie Gaccino (4G), Sofia Boucher (1G, 3A), Maeve Ryan (3G), Kaitlin Regan (2G), Annie Cunneen (2G), Nicolette DeBellis (1G, 1A), Ava Cuneen (1G), Samantha Robustelli (1G), Mia Capellini (1G), Alison Passarella (1A), and Annie Durante (6 saves) also did the job for Yorktown. Suffern 12, Yorktown 6 Friday, May 5 (Suffern Middle School) Scialdone (2G, 1A), Gaccino (2G), Boucher (1G, 1A), Gianna Altimari (1G), and Appelle (4 saves) led the Huskers in their loss. LAKELAND/PANAS GIRLS LACROSSE (7-8) Mahopac 13, Lakeland/Panas 11 Wednesday, May 3 (Walter Panas High School) Brooke Pizzarello (4G, 1A), Isabel Kocaj (3G), Maddie DiMirco (2G, 1A), Kaitlyn Wilkowski (1G), Clare Warren (1G), Lily Whippo (1A), Kaelen Sieja (7 saves), and Valentina Mejia (3 saves) led the Rebels in their 13-11 Senior Night loss to Mahopac. Mejia, Sieja, Kendra McAleese, and Celeste Pagliaroli were the seniors honored before the game. Hen Hud 8, Lakeland/Panas 4 Friday, May 5 (Walter Panas High School) Katelyn Kuney (2G), Warren (1G, 1A), Pizzarello (1G), Wilkowski (1A), and Sieja (13 saves) paced Lakeland/Panas in its loss. PAGE 30 – YORKTOWN NEWS SPORTS THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023 Local track and field athletes shine Crilly walks-off; Scialdone, Appelle 200-Club PHOTO: ROB DIANTONIO Sophia Luo competes in the long jump. VARSITY ROUNDUP SEE ROUNDUP PAGE 31
THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023 SPORTS YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 31 LAKELAND SOFTBALL (12-4) Lakeland 11, Panas 2 Tuesday, May 2 (Lakeland High School) Lakeland defeated sister school Walter Panas 11-2, led by Jenna Yazzetti (3-4, RBI, run), Maddy Panos (3-4, RBI, run), Lilianna Aguirre (2-4, 2 runs, 2 RBI), Arianna DeEsso (2-4, 2 runs), Ryleigh Melendez (2-5, RBI, run), and pitcher Nicole Mautone (11th win). “My team hit as well as we did yesterday due to the sole fact we were playing our rival,” Panos said. “Games against Panas always fire us up. We showed up to the game ready to go and ready to win. Beating them felt awesome.” Hen Hud 10, Lakeland 2 Thursday, May 4 (Hendrick Hudson High School) Lakeland fell to Hendrick Hudson 10-2, led by Melendez (1-3, walk), Amanda Cohen (1- 3, walk), DeEsso (2 walks, run), and Nikole Langan (1-3, run). YORKTOWN SOFTBALL (5-10) Yorktown 8, John Jay-CR 5 Wednesday, May 3 (John Jay-Cross River High School) Julia Centofanti (4-4, run, 3 RBI), Eva Destito (2-3, 2 runs, walk, 2 RBI), Alyssa McEniry (2-4, RBI), Adrianna Albano (1-3, sacrifice bunt), Vittoria Milizia (2 runs, walk), Bella Gomes (hit), Jax Valle (hit), Katie Piehler (hit), and Kate Brown (win, complete game, 7 strikeouts) propelled Yorktown over the Wolves. “We were really ready to win today and had a lot of motivation to play well, so we kept our energy up and stayed focused, which led to our bats being on fire,” Centofanti said. Yorktown 9, Somers 4 Thursday, May 4 (Yorktown High School) The hitting of Albano (2-4, 3 runs, RBI), Destito (2-3, run, 3 RBI), Brown (1-2, run, RBI), Centofanti (1-3, homer, run, 2 RBI), Piehler (2-3, 2 runs), McEniry (hit), and Valle (hit), the pitching of Gomes (starter, 3 innings) and Brown (win, 4 innings, 6 strikeouts), and great team defense led the Huskers to a 9-4 win against rival Somers. Brewster 12, Yorktown 10 Saturday, May 6 (Yorktown High School) Milizia (2-3, 2 runs, 2 RBI, sac bunt), Destito (3-5, 2 runs, 4 RBI, homer), Centofanti (2- 3, run, walk), McEniry (3-3, run, RBI), Sophia Reilly (2-4, run, RBI), Piehler (2-3, run, 2 RBI), Albano (hit), Valle (hit, sac bunt), and Brown (7 innings, 2 strikeouts) paced Yorktown in its 12-10 loss to Brewster. ROUNDUP FROM PAGE 30 PHOTO: ROB DIANTONIO Grace McCann in the 1,500M. 1 DETAILS OF OFFER: Offer expires 7/31/2023. Not valid with other offers or prior purchases. Buy one (1) window or entry/patio door, get one (1) window or entry/patio door 40% off, and 12 months $0 money down, $0 monthly payments, 0% interest when you purchase four (4) or more windows or entry/patio doors between 3/26/2023 and 7/31/2023. 40% off windows and entry/patio doors are less than or equal to lowest cost window or entry/patio door in the order. Subject to credit approval. Interest is billed during the promotional period, but all interest is waived if the purchase amount is paid before the expiration of the promotional period. Financing for GreenSky® consumer loan programs is provided by federally insured, federal and state chartered financial institutions without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, or familial status. Savings comparison based on purchase of a single unit at list price. Available at participating locations and offer applies throughout the service area. See your local Renewal by Andersen location for details. CA License CLSB #1050316. Central CA License #1096271. License #RCE-50303. OR License #198571. WA License #RENEWAP877BM. WA License# RENEWAW856K6. All other license numbers available upon request. Some Renewal by Andersen locations are independently owned and operated. “Renewal by Andersen" and all other marks where denoted are trademarks of their respective owners. © 2023 Andersen Corporation. All rights reserved. RBA13228 Save on Windows and Doors! AND 40% OFF1 BUY ONE, GET ONE Minimum purchase of 4 – interest accrues from the date of purchase but is waived if paid in full within 12 months. $0 Money Down $0 Interest $0 Monthly Payments for 12 months1 866-944-1728 Call by July 31 to schedule your FREE consultation.
drianna Albano PAGE 32 – YORKTOWN NEWS SPORTS THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023 BY MIKE SABINI CONTRIBUTING WRITER Yorktown senior shortstop Adrianna Albano is in her third year playing for the Huskers’ varsity softball squad. She is one of the three captains, along with senior Sophia Reilly and junior Vittoria Milizia. Last year, Albano was named AllSection and All-League, and as a sophomore, she earned All-Section Honorable Mention and All-League honors. HOW OLD WERE YOU WHEN YOU STARTED PLAYING SOFTBALL, AND WHAT GOT YOU STARTED? I was six years old, and I started playing because my older sister played. I would always watch my sister and dad play catch in the yard, so once I was old enough, of course I wanted to join in. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT BEING ON THE SOFTBALL TEAM AT YORKTOWN? I absolutely love my teammates. Even though this is mostly our ff rst time playing with one another, we click so well. Everyone is always so nice and funny, and there is seriously never a dull moment. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE TEAM ACTIVITY THAT YOU SHARE WITH YOUR TEAMMATES? We have a lot of team dinners where we get to hang out and bond before big games. DO YOU HAVE ANY GOALS FOR YOUR FINAL SEASON AT YORKTOWN? I hope to create lasting memories with my teammates and have a fun senior year. As a team, I want us to play hard in these upcoming games and go far in the playoffl s. WHO HAS BEEN YOUR BIGGEST ROLE MODEL OVER THE YEARS, AND WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED FROM THEM? My coach, Samantha Fernandez, has been my biggest role model over the years. She was a shortstop at Syracuse, and really helped mold me into the player I am today. She has taught me a plethora of techniques to improve my game physically and mentally. Softball is a huge mental game, and she has helped me focus on staying out of my own head. It’s important to understand that softball contains so many uncontrollables, and you can only focus on what you can control. TELL US ONE THING ABOUT YOURSELF THAT NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW. I love sweet tea. DO YOU PLAN TO CONTINUE TO PLAY SOFTBALL IN COLLEGE? Yes, at Stevens Institute of Technology. DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU WANT TO STUDY IN COLLEGE? I want to study engineering, but I’m not sure what branch. I have always liked math, science, and the concept of problem solving, which is the basis of engineering, so I’m hoping it will be a good ff t. WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE AND PRO SPORTS TEAM? Bryson Stott and the Phillies. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MUSIC TO LISTEN TO WHILE WARMING UP FOR A GAME? I always listen to my Spotify playlist in the car, on the way to my game. My playlist has a mixture of all genres, but just listening to my favorite songs gets me hype for game time. IF YOU COULD HAVE ONE SUPERPOWER, WHAT WOULD IT BE? If I could have one superpower, I would want the ability to pause time. I feel like I’m always rushing from thing to thing in my life, whether it’s softball or work or a club event, and I wish I had more time to appreciate what is happening in the moment. I love having a busy schedule, but I do have to make sacriff ces and miss out on some things because there’s not enough time in a day. IF YOU COULD PICK ONE PLACE TO VISIT ON VACATION THAT YOU HAVE NEVER BEEN TO, WHERE WOULD YOU GO? I want to visit Sri Lanka. It’s a beautiful tropical country, and it is right offl the coast of India. I have been to many states, and I have been to Europe, so I would love to visit a place completely new. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE FOOD TO EAT AFTER A GAME? My favorite postgame meal is a rice bowl with chicken, avocado, kale, and sweet potatoes from Dig Inn in Rye Brook. BEST PLACE TO EAT IN YORKTOWN? My favorite place to eat is Salsa Fresca. ffi e tacos are always really good, and I love to go and hang out with my friends. WHAT’S THE GO-TO APP ON YOUR PHONE? My go-to app would be Instagram because I can stay updated on what my friends are up to, and see sick baseball and softball highlights as well. FOR A YOUNG ATHLETE GROWING UP IN THE YORKTOWN DISTRICT, WHAT WOULD YOU TELL THEM ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE OF BEING PART OF THE SOFTBALL TEAM AND WHY IT’S WORTH TRYING OUT? Being a part of Yorktown Softball is more than just softball. It is about being a part of a team and making unforgettable memories and friendships. I have met some of my best friends through softball and I could not imagine life without them. Yorktown star shortstop to play at next level Adrianna Albano is making the most of her fi nal season for Yorktown. FILE PHOTOS: ROB DIANTONIO As a junior, Albano was named All-Section and AllLeague. ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT A
THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023 LEISURE YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 33 always an endless amount of things that can go wrong and cause you stress. However, if I can get the music down, I just have to remind myself to have fun more than anything, because there’s no point in doing anything at all if you don’t enjoy it. What is your favorite thing to do in your free time? I usually have a full schedule, but besides spending time with family, and making music with friends, alone I can waste an entire day just given a guitar. Learning new songs and practicing them from a point where it’s a concept to being able to perform it is such a satisfying experience and a great way to watch the hours melt away. Tell us something not many people know about you. I’m a huge Star Wars and Marvel nerd. I can go on and on about both, and my brother and I have watched pretty much everything both franchise have to ofi er twice. ff e only person I have to nerd with is my little brother, so I don’t get to talk about this stufi outside my house. “Spider-Man: No Way Home” rose to my favorite, but “Guardians of the Galaxy” was up there for the longest time. “Revenge of the Sith” is my favorite of Star Wars, which I know is a hot take, and the Mandalorian is simply my favorite TV show ever. What is the go-to app on your phone? My phone is more like an iPod to me more than anything, as Spotify has the most usage. In the second and third there’s always Messages and Instagram, but whenever I’m bored or have a minute to kill, I’ve been playing this game called “Flow Free” where you solve puzzles by connecting lines. It’s pretty addictive and fun, I’d recommend it. If you could have one superpower, what would it be and why? Super speed. It’s the most convenient and pretty powerful if I wanted to be a superhero. I would be able to do everything faster, and as a result would have more time for anything and anyone. Time is something I’ve learned to value more and more now in my senior year. It would also just be awesome to disrupt the laws of physics and be like ff e Flash. What is the best place to eat in Yorktown? My “eating out” diet consists of Salsa Fresca and Pow Burger. ff e fries at Pow Burger are my favorite, and there’s an argument to be made that our Salsa Fresca is better than Chipotle. However, if you want a real dinner, I’d recommend the Jewel of Himalya. ff e food there is amazing and the people are really nice. What advice would you give to younger students interested in pursuing the arts? Practice. ff at’s #1. Musical skill is like vocabulary. ff e more words you know (the more you practice and the more technique you have) the more you can communicate (the more you can express yourself and the music). #2 would be to be open to feedback. ff e only way you improve is to listen and take criticism from others. When someone tells you something was wrong, it’s never to put you down, but the opposite. It’s an opportunity to sound better. GUTIERREZ FROM PAGE 3 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. Midway between south and southeast 4. Fathers 9. Wine grape 14. Al Bundy’s wife 15. Organic compound 16. Venezuelan state 17. Interest term 18. Experts 20. Central cores of stems 22. Smooth and glossy 23. One-time S. Korean city 24. One from Damascus 28. Short message at the end of an email 29. It cools your home 30. Oh, God! 31. Intestinal pouches 33. Men 37. Popular English soccer team (abbr.) 38. Former CIA 39. Arrange in steps 41. A baglike structure in a plant or animal 42. The Great Lake State 43. Dog-__: to mark a page 44. Stop moving 46. Ancient Dead Sea region 49. Of I 50. Clerical vestment 51. Songs sung to a lover 55. Charges 58. Popular design program manufacturer 59. Where to park a boat 60. One who values reason 64. Slang for cigarette 65. Sailboats 66. Actress Zellweger 67. Screen material 68. Country music legend Haggard 69. Puts together in time 70. When you hope to arrive CLUES DOWN 1. An involuntary and abnormal muscular contraction 2. Philly’s rail service 3. Leaves a place 4. No longer be a part in 5. Guitar players use them 6. Cease to exist 7. General’s assistant (abbr.) 8. Shaking of the earth 9. Strong winds 10. For each one 11. A bog 12. The creation of beautiful or significant things 13. Affirmative 19. Pie _ __ mode 21. Nonclerical 24. Inspirational football player Hamlin 25. Learning environment 26. Khoikhoi peoples 27. Bring out or develop 31. Shows up 32. Theatrical device 34. Loads 35. Popular Hollywood alien 36. Distinguishes 40. College dorm worker 41. Secondary or explanatory title 45. Resembling wings 47. One who delivers a speech 48. In the middle 52. Loop with a running knot 53. Airborne (abbr.) 54. Beloveds 56. Ordain 57. Breed of small cattle 59. Very small period of time (abbr.) 60. Revolutions per minute 61. They __ 62. Longtime ESPN anchor Bob 63. A place to stay
Roasted Vegetable Focaccia Sandwich 6 servings 1 medium eggplant 1 large zucchini 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 garlic cloves, pressed Salt and coarsely ground black pepper (optional) 2 balls fresh mozzarella cheese (8 ounces), sliced 1 medium tomato, sliced 1 7-1/2-inch loaf focaccia bread (about 12 ounces) 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves 1. Preheat oven to 450 F. Cut eggplant and zucchini crosswise into 1/4-inchthick slices. Combine eggplant, zucchini and oil in a mixing bowl. Press garlic into mixing bowl using a garlic press; toss to coat. Season with salt and black pepper, if desired. 2. Arrange vegetables in a single layer on a stoneware bar pan. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender and deep golden brown. Remove from oven to a cooling rack; cool slightly. 3. Meanwhile, cut mozzarella and tomato into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Cut bread in half horizontally. Spread mayonnaise on cut surfaces. 4. To assemble sandwich, arrange basil leaves, vegetables, tomato slices, and mozzarella slices over bottom half of bread. Top withv top half of bread. Cut into slices and serve. Opportunities for enjoying sunshine and fresh air abound in spring and summer. Who wants to be stuck indoors when the weather is pleasant? People engage in all sorts of activities while enjoying Mother Nature, including dining outside. When it comes to picnics or meals enjoyed at the beach or on park benches, portability reigns supreme. This makes sandwiches the ultimate go-to. Sandwich ingredients do not need to be limited to cold cuts or tuna salad. This recipe for a “Roasted Vegetable Focaccia Sandwich” from “The Pampered Chef Stoneware Inspirations” (The Pampered Chef, Ltd.) by The Pampered Chef Test Kitchens puts vegetables front and center. Sandwich ideal for picnic dinners PAGE 34 – YORKTOWN NEWS LEISURE THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023 and Men, Catch-22, Animal Farm, As I Lay Dying, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Slaughterhouse-Five, 1984, Lord of the Flies, fi e Call of the Wild, A Clockwork Orange, and In Cold Blood. All of these are considered iconic masterpieces that have helped deff ne American culture and, after all these years, are tightly woven into the national consciousness. (Okay, “A Clockwork Orange” is British.) Now, some of these are more appropriate for certain age groups (I would save Slaughterhouse-Five, A Clockwork Orange, and In Cold Blood for 11th- and 12th-graders), but why anyone would want to outright ban these precious works is so beyond my scope of understanding that I can’t even make a pithy, satirical joke here. A Catholic school in Nashville once banned the “Harry Potter” series because a reverend at the school claimed the books include both good and evil magic, as well as spells, which, if read by a human can conjure “evil spirits.” How do you debate that? See the Neil deGrasse Tyson quote at the top of the column. And I still cannot ff gure out how “fi e Call of the Wild” made it onto the list. It’s about a damn dog. Facebook tells me we like dogs. Last winter, the Mahopac school board had to deal with the issue of 16 books being challenged. Fortunately, most of the books are withstanding the challenge. Some of the parents did make good points when they said they would prefer some titles to be moved to the high school level and not be in the middle or elementary school libraries. fi at is understandable. But there are others who were seeking outright bans and when that didn’t happen, one parent could be heard loudly whispering as she exited that they were pedophiles looking to groom the children. I never know how to address people like that; they frighten me. I don’t even know what color the sky is in their world, but I sure know I wouldn’t want to live there, even if the tinfoil hats are provided for free. One of the problems, I believe, is that sometimes people conffi ate maturity-related access restrictions with culture-wide censorship. We already have maturity-related access restrictions with movies. We have ratings such as G, PG, PG-13, and R, which dictate how old a person must be to see a ff lm. I am not suggesting such a rating system for books. Rather, I support just notifying a parent what books their child checked out and then they can decide on their own if it is appropriate for their kid or not. fi at way, they aren’t preventing others from reading it if they want to. It is kind of what we are doing here in Mahopac schools. And I am proud of the school board and superintendent for not capitulating to those demanding outright bans. As for public libraries, no book should ever be banned from there unless it condones or encourages criminal activity. And those decisions should best be left to the head librarian and the stafl . Just a reminder, history does not look back very kindly on book banners and burners. (See Germany circa 1938.) I was looking at a list of the most common book challenges in recent years, and they include a signiff cant number of titles that deal with LGBTQ+ issues. fi ere are probably myriad reasons for this—part of it is there are more books being written on this topic than ever before. Some parents probably believe LGBTQ+ issues are best suited for older students and shouldn’t be in an elementary school library, and I can understand that. But then there are others who fear if their children read such books, it will turn them gay, or it is an attempt by pedophiles to groom children (such as the parent at the school board meeting mentioned earlier). I am not sure how that would work because pedophiles tend to be straight men. I don’t know how to address that. It is way above my pay grade, and it is a complex issue. But I will say this, if Holden Caulff eld was still around today, he’d be stunned by the number of phonies who are still out there running around making things weird. DUMAS FROM PAGE 19
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PAGE 36 – YORKTOWN NEWS THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023 Library hours: Monday-Thursday 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday noon-4 p.m. 914-245-5262; reference@york townlibrary.org, yorktownlibrary.org JOHN C. HART MEMORIAL LIBRARY SEEKS NEW TRUSTEE The Board of Trustees of the John C. Hart Memorial Library is inviting applicants for a trustee’s position that will begin on September 1, 2023. Library trustees are responsible for setting library policy and are entrusted with the final responsibility of providing the best possible library services to the community. The board meets a minimum of ten times a year. Trustees may be asked to serve on board appointed committees or to represent the library at town meetings and events. The term of office is for five years. More information on the duties and responsibilities of library trustees may be found in the Handbook for Library Trustees of New York State. A link to the handbook, the board bylaws and other helpful information may be found at https://www. yorktown library.org/about-us/ board-in formation/. Prospective candidates should submit a cover letter and resume addressed to board president Catherine Richey by email at [email protected] or by mail to: Catherine Richey, Board President, John C. Hart Memorial Library, 1130 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY 10588 If you have any questions about the position please contact the library director, at [email protected] or by telephone at 914-245-5262 x 242. CALENDAR Programming Key: (A) Adults (Y) Young Adults (C) Children. Please visit the library website (yorktownlibrary.org) calendar page for more information. Please register online except for drop-in programs. FRIDAY, MAY 12 (C) Music and Movement with Lori Cohen. 11am. (A) Mah Jongg (Drop-in). 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. (A/Y) One-on-One Teen Tech Help (Drop-in). 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. SATURDAY, MAY 13 ART EXHIBITION RECEPTION - Lauren Sanders. 2 p.m. MONDAY, MAY 15 (A) Mah Jongg (Drop-in). 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. TUESDAY, MAY 16 (A/Y) One-on-One Teen Tech Help (Drop-in). 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. (A) Scrabble, Backgammon & Adult Coloring (Drop-in). 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. (C) Music and Movement with Lori Cohen. 6 p.m. WEDNESDAY, MAY 17 (C) Stories and Rhymes (Dropin). Ages 3-5. 10 a.m. (A) Canasta (Drop-in). 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. (A) Age Related Macular Degeneration: Recognize the Early Signs, the Cause and Prevention. 3 pm. LIBRARY TRUSTEE MEETING 6:30 p.m. THURSDAY, MAY 18 (A) Quilting & Needlework (Drop-in). 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (C) Exploring Seeds and Plants with Hilltop Hanover Farm. Grades K-3. 4:30 p.m. (C) Lego Free Build (Drop-in). Ages 5 and up. 5:30 p.m. (A) Adult Fun Paint and Sip Night. 6 p.m. POPULAR FICTION LAST MONTH 1. Never Never by Colleen Hoover 2. Encore in Death by J.D. 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It is proposed to expand the battery energy storage system by adding two Megapack Tesla battery energy storage units adjacent to the existing system. The site is located at 3399 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights, also known as Section 36.06, Block 2, Lot 76 on the Town of Yorktown Tax Map. If any interested members of the public would like to provide comments on this application, written comments can be provided to the Board by mail sent to the Planning Department at 1974 Commerce Street, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 or by email before the meeting to [email protected]. Submitted written comments will be given to the Planning Board in advance of the meeting. The above listed site plan may be viewed on the Town’s website: http://www.yorktownny.org/planning/publichearings. Please do not hesitate to call the Planning Department at 914-962-6565 with questions or for more information. 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THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023 YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 37 Age Cut-ofi set on November 15, 2023. ff ey will be tested, and their measurements will be recorded for points. Based on their scores, they will advance from a local event to a Team Championship and then to the National Finals hosted at the World Series. Westchester Female Flag Football Registration is open for Summer Female Flag Football under the lights! Westchester Female Flag Football, powered by Gridiron Partners, ofi ers a summer league for adults (ff ursday evenings) and youth (Tuesday evenings) from late June through early August at the Somers High School main football turf ffl eld. Please visit their website to learn more and register https:// clubs.bluesombrero.com/gridiron. Visit them on Instagram and Facebook @gridironpartnersinc Little Orphan Animals GIANT PENNY SOCIAL Saturday, May 20, at 4:30 p.m. To be held at Cortlandt Community Center, 29 West Brook Dr. in Cortlandt Manor. 100’s of prizes! Penny, bonus & super bonus tables, 50/50, baskets of cheer & refreshments. Fun for the whole family! Come out for a night of fun and support animal rescue. For more informastion, call 914-734-2989. Yorktown Parks and Recreation Department CAR SHOW Saturday, May 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Yorktown Parks and Recreation is happy to present their Inaugural Car Show! ff is family-friendly event brings car lovers of all ages together to enjoy a variety of classic cars in our community. ff ere will be food trucks and music to add to the fun! To be held at the Jefi erson Valley Mall, 650 Lee Boulevard, Yorktown Heights. Both participants and spectators must register online PRIOR to the event. Please visit www.yorktownny.org/parksandrecreation/ ypr-presents-1st-car-show ff ere is a $20 Admission Fee for Classic Car Entries and a $10 Spectator Fee for adults, Kids 12 and under are FREE! Walkins are welcome, but will be cash only. 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STEVENSON #12/23 Property Address: 2801 Crescent Dr Section: 26.15 Block: 2 Lot: 7 This is an application for an addition that will require variances for a front yard setback of 32.99 ft where 40 ft is required and a side yard variance (corner lot) of 26.31 ft where 40 ft is required as per section 300-21 and Appendix A of the Town Zoning Code. CICERO #13/23 Property Address: 1575 Journeys End Rd Section: 69.10 Block: 1 Lot: 15 This is an application for an addition to the rear of an existing non-conforming structure that requires a variance for a front yard setback of 8.3 ft where 75 ft is required and lot area of 38,369.68 sq ft where 200,000 sq ft is required, as per section 300-21 and Appendix A of the Town Zoning Code. GUZMAN #14/23 Property Address: 395 Hallocks Mill Rd Section 37.10, Block 1 Lot 36 This is an application for a renewal of a special use permit for an accessory apartment. PALMIOTTO #15/23 Property Address: 3213 Mohegan Ave Section: 25.08 Block: 3 Lot: 25 This is an application to allow construction of a 2nd story addition that will require variances for: a front yard setback of 17’9” ft where 30 ft is required and a side yard variance of 7’9” ft where 12 ft is required. A total of 2 sides of 19’6” ft where 24 ft is required and a non-conforming lot of 7,580 sq. ft. where 20,000 sq. ft as per section 300-21 and Appendix A of the Town Zoning Code. A previous variance (#65/94) was granted. YORKTOWN 6N- HOLDINGS, LLC #16/23 Property Address: 670 East Main Street Section: 16.08 Block: 1 Lot 34 This is an application to construct (4) two story, three bedroom townhouses on 0.52 acres that will require the following variances: Floor area ratio of 0.27 where 0.23 is required, Front yard setback of 25 feet where 50 ft is required, Side yard setback of 23’11” where 50 ft is required, Rear yard setback of 25 ft, where 50 ft is required, Building separation of 72’1” where 90 ft is required, and Lot depth of 116.4 ft, where 150 ft is required in the R-3 zone. FALCONE #17/23 Property Address: 1450 East Main Street Section: 16.09 Block: 2 Lot: 6 This is an application to reconstruct an existing multi family dwelling that has been approved by a variance dated July 29, 1976 for 3 dwelling units, where the applicant is requesting 4 dwelling units. This application will require a front yard variance of 22 ft where 40 ft is required, as per section 300-21 and Appendix A of the Town Zoning Code.
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THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 39 Taking the time to formulate an estate plan can often seem daunting. This is particularly true for the single parent. Single parents are already pressed for time as they “balance” the demands of taking care of their children, home and career. The mere thought of adding anything to the “to-do list” can seem overwhelming. However, taking the time to develop an estate plan can ease some stress and help ensure that your children are provided for according to your wishes, if you were to pass away while the child is a minor. Here are a few documents and decisions a single parent should consider if they have not done so already: DRAFTING A LAST WILL This document provides specific instructions to loved ones and family members on how assets should be distributed upon your demise. It can provide that assets not be distributed to your children until they have attained a specific age or satisfied by a specific condition, with the assets being held in a trust for the benefit of your children. Within the Last Will, you will be able to select who will handle the affairs of your estate (Executor) and administer any trust for your children (Trustee). This is very important, especially if the child’s guardian (for example the other parent) is not someone you would want handling your money for the benefit of your child. Without creating a trust for your children’s benefit, any inheritance would be held in joint control by the Surrogate’s Court (in New York) and the Guardian, with the Guardian ultimately deciding how said funds are to be utilized. GUARDIANS Arguably, the most important step when creating an estate plan for the benefit of young children is to determine who will be the guardian of the children. It is often recommended to choose guardians who are in a similar age group as the parent, or younger. It is important to keep in mind that if the other parent is alive and willing, that individual will likely gain custody of the children regardless of whom is named as a guardian. REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST A revocable living trust allows the creator of the trust to remain in control of the assets while he or she is alive, but also name someone to manage the assets in the event of the creator’s incapacity or death without Court approval or oversight, such as a Guardianship proceeding or Estate (probate) proceeding. This legal tool avoids probate and can also help to ensure that children and young adults do not receive a large inheritance before they are mature enough to manage the assets. The trust can have a continuing trust for the children until they have attained a certain age and/or for their life, or until a specific condition is met, while permitting the trust assets and income to be used for the health, education, maintenance and support of the child. POWER OF ATTORNEY Single parents typically are the only account holders on their bank accounts and likely hold all their assets in their name alone. As such, what would happen if the single parent were to become incapacitated? Who would be able to access funds for the single parent and his or her children? Who would be able to pay the mortgage and bills? This is where a durable general power of attorney is important. It is a document that allows the single parent to name a trusted person to handle their financial affairs if they are unable to do so themselves. Without a Power of Attorney, the only way to gain access to assets is to petition the Supreme Court in Westchester to have a guardian appointed for the individual, which can be a long, expensive, stressful and contentious process, especially if minor children are involved. These are just four of the legal tools and documents that can be used to help better ensure a single parent’s children are protected and the parent’s wishes are fulfilled. Other tools that can provide additional guidance are advance health care directives, which allow the creator to name an individual to make health care decisions on his or her behalf in the event of incapacity, and beneficiary designation forms on retirement accounts and life insurance policies. Those putting together an estate plan are wise to seek the counsel of an experienced estate planning attorney. This legal professional can review your situation and help guide you through the process, better ensuring a plan that is more likely to reflect your wishes, as well as ensure the legal documents signed are valid and will be upheld if contested by a quarrelsome co-parent. Lauren C. Enea, Esq. is a Senior Associate at Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP. She concentrates her practice on Wills, Trusts and Estates, Medicaid Planning, Special Needs Planning and Probate/Estate Administration. She believes that it is never too early or too late to start planning for your future and she enjoys working with individuals to ensure that their plan best suits their needs. Ms. Enea received a B.S. in Business Management from Quinnipiac University, graduating Magna Cum Laude, and a J.D. from the Pace University School of Law, graduating Summa Cum Laude. She is admitted to practice law in New York and Florida. She can be contacted at 914-948-1500 or www.esslawfirm.com. Attention single parents Protect your children with a proper estate plan Lunch & Learn Series Held on the last Wednesday of each month, Lunch & Learn programs shed light on a variety of important elder law and estate planning topics. The free educational program, held at the firm’s White Plains location, is open to the public – though space is limited. Those interested are encouraged to register early by calling 914-948-1500 to reserve their spot. A light lunch and refreshments are included. Future programs include: May 31 – Estate Planning and Your Residence: What is a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust? Learn the ins and outs of Medicaid planning as well as options for home buying and selling within the trust. Presented by Anthony J. Enea, Esq. June 28 – Protecting Yourself and Your Loved Ones from Financial Elder Abuse and Senior Scams: Often referred to as “the crime of the 21st century,” learn key signs of financial and personal elder abuse, typical scams that are targeted toward the senior population as well as the important estate planning documents to help protect against financial abuse as one ages. Presented by Sara E. Meyers, Esq. September 27 – LLCs: The Pros, Cons and Estate Planning: For some, an LLC can be a useful tool to pass assets down to loved ones while avoiding or minimizing estate taxes. Discover if an LLC may be right for your estate planning needs as well as how they are used to reduce the risk of personal liability with rental properties. Presentation by Anthony J. Enea, Esq. & Michael P. Enea, Esq. October 25 – Understanding the Implications of Gray Divorce: A divorce later in life often adds a level of complexity to the estate and tax plan process. Understand what potential complications may arise and how to address them – from division of assets and tax issues to estate and long-term care planning. Presented by Lauren C. Enea, Esq. November 29 – Special Needs Planning for Children and Grandchildren with Disabilities: Ensure the future care and well-being of your child or grandchild with special needs using these estate planning strategies. This program will cover the three basic types of special needs trusts (also known as supplemental needs trusts), general drafting considerations and the newest type of special needs trust – the sole benefits trust. Presented by Sara E. Meyers, Esq. & Lauren C. Enea, Esq. LAUREN ENEA GUEST CORNER
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