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YPD to hold first annual
Act of Kindness Day

BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA
STAFF WRITER

Yorktown’s Ame- March 16 will mark the rst PHOTO: SOPHIA CASELNOVA
lia Carozza and the annual Act of Kindness Day
combined gymnas- in honor of the Yorktown Po- Members of the Yorktown Police Department, joined by Anne Sgroi,
tics team were on lice Department’s late Captain gather with a drop off bin for United for the Troops
top of their game at Kenneth Sgroi.
Kenmore West Se- violence (Hope’s Door) as well said the items were requested
nior High School e Yorktown Police De- as for the men and women who by residents to aid them in es-
in Bu alo for the partment has chosen this day, tablishing independence while
2023 NYSPHSAA in accordance with the town, as ght for our freedoms (United at the shelter. 
Gymnastics Cham- it was Sgroi’s hiring date with for the troops), an act of kind-
pionships. Read the department.  ness can come in many ways.” “We are so grateful for the
more on page 22! Yorktown Police Department
Police Chief Robert Noble Hope’s Door explained that for considering Hope’s Door in
FLIPPING told Yorktown News that the they are asking for donations their request for donations for
OUT! department will be choosing for their residential clients their First Annual Act of Kind-
PHOTO: CHRISTIAN MILES two charities each year to do- seeking shelter after escaping ness Day,” said Shaire Gad-
nate to on March 16. is year, domestic abuse. Some speci c son, Director of Outreach &
the department will be working donations they are seeking in- Engagement at Hope’s Door.
with Hope’s Door and United clude twin bed sets, gift cards
for the Troops.  in any capacity, Amazon tab- SEE KINDNESS PAGE
lets, kindles, and earbuds. ey
Hope’s Door is an organiza-
tion that works to end domestic
violence and empower victims
to achieve safety and heal-
ing from the trauma of abuse.
United for the Troops collects
donated goods to ship overseas
to active members of the mili-
tary. 

“I think we all could be a little
kinder to one another,” Noble
told Yorktown News. “While
we hope to receive donations to
support the victims of domestic

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BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA e project has been in 118 are planned to be “senior
STAFF WRITER progress since 2020 and proposes friendly.”
the development of 148 housing
Decisions for Underhill Farm units, recreational amenities, e board took time to “set
are still in the works. and 11,000 square feet of retail the record” and update the public
space. e 148 units would on the steps being taken and the
At the Planning Board be made up of 52 townhouse work the board has been doing.
meeting on Nov. 14, the board units, 32 condominiums, and 64
addressed the concerns and status apartments. Of the 148 units, At this point, the board has not
of the Underhill Farm project. yet made a determination about
the impact statement, but they

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PERFORMING ARTS SPOTLIGHT

YHS senior strikes a chord

BY TOM WALOGORSKY will be majoring in either Music
EDITOR Production or Music Industry. 

‘Learning any art, As a member of both the choir and jazz How do you prepare for a
whether it be music, band, Yorktown High School’s Calvin show?

Molloy knows how to hit the right When it comes to shows, I try

dance, or theater isn’t notes. His jazz guitar stylings have to know the music back to front
easy, but it’s definitely seen him perform at Relay for Life so I can go in and focus on the
and Jamnesty, among other local stage presence aspect of it instead

worth it. Just keep events. When not performing, he of worrying about whether or not
working.’ also trains in several disciplines of I know all of my parts. 
martial arts.

Calvin Molloy Yorktown News caught up with What is your favorite thing to
Calvin to learn more about his biggest do in your free time?

in uences, favorite memories at YHS, Playing video games or music

and his advice for younger musicians with friends is my favorite thing

looking to follow his path. to do in my free time. 

When did you begin pursuing your Tell us something not many

interest in the arts? people know about you.

I took guitar lessons years ago when I don’t think many people know

I was about 9 or 10, but they never re- that I am a 1st degree black belt

ally stuck. Around late 2018 is when I in Taekwondo and that I also do

really started pursuing the arts by way Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and kickboxing. 

of the guitar and piano. 

What is the go-to app on your

What do you count as some of phone?

your biggest in uences? I think it has to be Spotify. I use

My biggest in uences are with- that more than anything else.

out a doubt Anderson Paak and

Bruno Mars (Silk Sonic), and Led If you could have one super-

Zeppelin.  power, what would it be and why?

I am a big Daredevil fan so I

What is your favorite memory think his superpowers would be

of the arts in Yorktown schools? really cool to have. I know he’s

What moment are you most blind, but his powers are awe-

proud of? some. Either that or Spider-Man’s

One of my favorite memories powers.

at Yorktown has to be perform-

ing at Relay for Life with the What is the best place to eat in

Jazz Band last year. ere were Yorktown?

also many school events in Oscars. ere is no contest. My

the spring of last year like the family has been going there for 15+

Tri-M Co ee House and years back when it was ree Boys.

Jamnesty that allowed me and ey have the best food in town.

my friends to get together

and play, which are also some What advice would you give

of my favorite memories.  to younger students interested in

pursuing the arts?

Where will you be at- I’d encourage everyone to pursue

tending college? Will you the arts. My advice would be to keep

continue to pursue the arts? at it. Learning any art, whether it

I haven’t made my be music, dance, or theater isn’t easy,

college decision yet, but but it’s de nitely worth it. Just keep

wherever I do end up I working. 

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D’Alessandro resignsYORKTOWNCENTRALSCHOOLDISTRICT from Board of Education

BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA Education President, his resignation is due board’s next meeting on March 6.  At the end of the meeting,D’Alessandro’s
STAFF WRITER to health issues causing him to be unable e Yorktown Central School District fellow board members o ered well wishes
to continue in his role.  and personal testimonies to their experi-
e Yorktown Central School Dis- issued the following statement: ences working with him.
trict announced the resignation of Board “Personally as somebody who has sat by “For nearly two decades, Mr.
Trustee Anthony D’Alessandro at its his side for eighteen years, I am so sad to He was described as a strong advocate
meeting on Feb. 27.  see him go,” Carbone said. “He has been D’Alessandro has been a dedicated and for children, a valuable member of the
su ering from some issues and can’t con- passionate advocate for the students and board, and dedicated.
His resignation was e ective as of tinue.” community of Yorktown. His contribu-
March 1.  tions have helped to shape the direction “I will always remember him for his
Carbone proposed that discussion on of our District, and we are grateful for his student centric focus on this District,” said
According to Jackie Carbone, Board of how to ll his position would begin at the many years of service.” Board Trustee Cheryl Reynolds.

KINDNESS Police Department called them thought of so highly, and will PHOTO COURTESY OF YORKTOWN FUNERAL HOME
to be a part of the day.
FROM PAGE always be a part of the police Gabriella, Anne, Kenneth, and Joseph Sgroi
United for the Troops asks
“Hope’s Door relies on the that people donate some of the department this way.”
kindness of our community in following: non-aerosol sun- “I want to thank everyone in
supporting our mission to end block, mouthwash (16 oz or
domestic violence and empow- less), hot chocolate and/or tea, the community for how kind
er victims to achieve safety, in- peanut butter and jelly, canned and thoughtful they have been
dependence, and healing from fruit, canned chili, stew, or pas- so far,” she added.
the trauma of abuse. We are ta.
looking forward to the many Chief Noble added that an
ways the Yorktown Police De- “Kenny was the type of man act of kindness doesn’t need to
partment and Hope’s Door can that would do anything for be a donation, but can be as
continue to collaborate.” anyone, no matter what time simple as holding the door open
of day,” Ann Sgroi, Captain for someone you don’t know, or
United for the Troops accepts Sgroi’s wife, told Yorktown telling someone you do know
non-perishables that can be News. “ is day is going to be a how much they mean to you.
boxed up and shipped overseas. great remembrance for my kids
since they are so young. is is “We’re hopeful that on
Jim Rathschmidt of United what they’re going to remember March 16, in the name of our
for the Troops told Yorktown of him, they’ll see he was part brother Kenny, that folks will
News that their organization of this community, the York- commit to make a positive dif-
feels proud and privileged that town Police Department, was ference in the life of another
Chief Noble and the Yorktown person, no matter how small or
how large in the Town of York-
town,” Noble said.

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Carmel man arrested for grand larceny

BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA ment was made through Zelle, a Arrest Warrant was issued by to police, Campion also identi- for the charges of open container
STAFF WRITER digital payment network. the Yorktown Justice Court, ac- ed an open container of alcohol of alcohol in a vehicle and mov-
cording to police. ing from a lane unsafely; both
A Carmel man was charged e report of the alleged theft in the vehicle. tra c infractions.
with grand larceny after alleg- was received by the Yorktown On March 2, O cer Cam- O cer Campion placed So-
edly taking $1,700 for the sale Police Department on Dec. 16, pion was on patrol on Route 6 Sodano was arraigned by
of ten sneakers without sending 2022. Following the report, Of- when he allegedly observed a dano under arrest for the Arrest Judge Cohen-Pierson. He was
the shoes to the purchaser. vehicle moving unsafely from its Warrant and transported him released on his own recogni-
cers Curtis and Delgado met lane. O cer Campion conduct- to the Yorktown Police Depart- zance and is due to appear in
Anthony Sodano, 21, alleg- with the victim to initiate an ed a tra c stop and identi ed ment for processing. the Yorktown Justice Court on
edly agreed to sell the victim the investigation. A warrant appli- the driver as Sodano. According March 23 at 6 p.m.
sneakers via Instagram and pay- cation was completed and an In addition to the warrant,
Sodano was issued tra c tickets

Town authorizes cultural review for Underhill Farm

BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA services. that Historical Perspectives, resource review pursuant to review capabilities in terms of
STAFF WRITER e company entered into Inc. and aler Reilly Wilson the on-call agreement for an cultural and historical review,”
Architecture & Preservation, amount of no more than $2,900 said John Tegeder, Director of
A resolution was passed au- an agreement with the town to LLP demonstrated the most with a potential public meeting Planning. “ ey’re going to
thorizing Historical Perspec- provide these services on an on- appropriate understanding of for $500. bring a lot of extra expertise
tives, Inc. to perform a cultural call basis. the required services and needs that we don’t have on our own
review for the proposed Under- of the Town, and have distinct e total cost shall be reim- and they’ll bring a lot of profes-
hill Farm project at the Town In addition to agreeing to expertise in aspects of cultural bursed by the project’s appli- sional knowledge to the table
Board meeting on Feb. 28. work with Historical Perspec- resource planning,” according to cant, Unicorn Contracting, as that will aid both the planning
tives, Inc., o cials also executed the resolution. part of the cost of the applica- board and town board in the re-
Historical Perspectives, Inc. is a contract to work with aler tions review, according to the view of projects that have that
a cultural resources consulting Reilly Wilson Architecture & In a proposal dated Feb. 27, resolution. need. We’re looking forward to
Preservation, LLP in a resolu- Historical Perspectives, Inc. has working with both of them.”
rm based out of Westport, CT. tion on Feb. 7. proposed to perform a cultural “We’ve hired the two consul-
that o ers a variety of archaeo- tants to ll a gap we have in our
logical and historic structure e town board “determined

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REGIONAL An evening of Broadway

Stacked lineup set for Bedford Playhouse

BY RICH MONETTI docket, will be a host of his grand- Reitzes didn’t sing on Broadway, mented by beginning a rock cover
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
father’s songs and the stories that though. In fact, her stage presence band called Blonde Ambition. 

go with them. was not really seen. “I had terrible Of course she kept her day job

You don’t have to look far to find Among the roster of perform- stage fright as a young woman, she and has been involved in a num-

creative people in our area. At the ers will be Emmy Award winner said. “It would paralyze me.” ber of musical endeavors. Blonde

same time, there are artists among Jamie Lawrence, Rita Neidich of So she opted for the next Ambition did flatline during Co-

us who’d have us doing a serious The Fantasticks, acclaimed actor/ best thing. “If I’m too much of a vid, though. 

double take if we knew their level singers Bruce Sabath and Henry scaredy cat to sing, I can at least But her latest band is called

of talent and/or the lineage they Thrasher and our own Robin Re- be behind the scenes in the arena I Willin’ and hit a pretty high pro-

come from. Andy Hammerstein is itzes. “I feel very, very honored to love,” Reitzes revealed. file at the Bedford Music Festival

one who can unassumingly be seen be part of this group,” she said. In turn, Reitzes racked up a at the John Jay Homestead. Play-

around town, and yes, the name is The John Jay mom has long few internships and various the- ing before 4000 people last fall,

not a coincidence. A visual art- been out and about and perform- ater experiences and cut her teeth Reitzes said, “It was very fulfill- PHOTO COURTESY OF JAMIE KILGORE

ist and the grandson of the iconic ing in rock cover bands. But her by helping to produce Broadway ing.” Robin Reitzes
Broadway songwriter, Hammer- range runs much deeper and in ac- shows for Radio City Entertain- The singer also realized she

stein is also the unofficial family cordance with the venue.  ment. Her first job out of school, wanted to do more high caliber

historian and is ready to share. “I was classically trained in op- she met Hammerstein and was events, and Do-Re-Mi, the chal- you have better restaurants, shops

On Saturday, March 11, Ham- era, arias, and a lot of Broadway sure to let him know she was a lenge of hitting the high notes and destinations,” she assured. 

merstein will host a fundraiser for music requires the foundation,” singer. definitely suffices. “Going back to So the movies, guest speakers

the Bedford Playhouse, and on the she said. Thinking along the lines of my roots,”she said. “You’re singing and readings are the obvious offer-

future reference, she eventually in a very technical way that I’ve al- ing, but she’s pretty partial to First

moved to Westchester, got mar- ways wanted to sing, and now I’m Fridays. Clearing the lounge for

‘I feel very, very honored to ried, had kids and easily trans- getting the opportunity.” live music, Reitzes says, I’ve played

ferred her theater related skills to So alongside, she says, “I’ve al- there many times and I absolutely

a career in marketing and public ways been a big fan of Bruce (Sa- love it.

be part of this group.’ relations. bath), Rita (Neidich) has a gor- Her flag planted, Reitzes is ea-

A success again in this field, the geous voice, and Henry (Thrasher) ger to belt out her passion and isn’t

Goldens Bridge resident wasn’t is off the charts.” worried about a conflict of interest.

- Robin Reitzes able to simply balance the ledger The entertainment value aside, “It’s a great spot and I want it to
with the bottom line. “I realized the cause serves us all. “When you grow and do well,” she concluded.

my true love is music,”and supple- have a thriving arts community,

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Hart Library Corner GREEN

Library hours: Monday- urs- on senior care that every person SUNDAY,MARCH 12 FROM PAGE
day 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday 10 should know. Drinks and light (A) ESL conversation with
a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday 9:30 a.m.- 5 snacks will be provided. Register Organic Yard
p.m.; Sunday noon-4 p.m. online at yorktownlibrary.org or Randi Rivera. 2 p.m. Waste Facility
call 914-245-5262. Closed for Season
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[email protected] CALENDAR (A) Mah Jongg (Drop-in). 10 Yorktown’s Organic Yard
www.yorktownlibrary.org Programming Key: (A) Adults Waste Facility, located at 2200
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FEBRUARY 2023 POPULAR (Y) Young Adults (C) Children. (A) Earring Making Workshop. Heights, is now closed for the
FICTION Visit the library website (york- season. e facility is scheduled
townlibrary.org) calendar for more 6 p.m. to reopen in April.
1.) Long Shadows by David information.Register online except
Baldacci for drop-in programs. TUESDAY,MARCH 14 Staff Assistant Chris reading Telehealth Intervention
(A) Medicare Counseling. 10 “Uncultured” by Daniella Programs for
2.) Suspect by Scott Turow FRIDAY,MARCH 10 Mestyanek Young Seniors (TIPS)
3.) Triple Cross by James Pat- (A) Mah Jongg (Drop-in). a.m.
terson (A/Y) One-on-One Teen Tech THURSDAY,MARCH 16 Mondays, 9 to 11:30 a.m.
4.) e Whittiers by Danielle 12:30-3:30 p.m. (A) Quilting & Needlework TIPS has been in the fore-
Steel A) HEALTH SEMINAR: Help (Drop-in). 2:30-4:30 p.m. front of the national telehealth
5.) Desert Star by Michael Con- (A) Scrabble, Backgammon & (Drop-in). 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. movement.
nelly What We Should Know Now to (A) Book Group for Men Westchester County contin-
Help Prepare for Our Future. 1 Adult Coloring (Drop-in). 2:30- ues to lead the way in devel-
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Join us Friday, March 10 at Pope and Mussolini” by David I. seniors age successfully in their
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the public on ways to keep our (C) SAINT PATRICK’S DAY – are measured using comput-
older adults safe, healthy, informed, (C) Stories and Rhymes (Drop- (A) Up All Night Book Club. ers and other equipment. at
prepared, and living the best qual- STORYCRAFT, Ages 5 and up. 6:30 p.m.“Providence”by Caroline data is then transmitted to
ity of life possible. Come listen to 10:30 a.m. in). Ages 3-5. 10 a.m. Kepnes telehealth nurses who review
the panel discuss di erent topics it remotely.  If the tests show
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joined sta from Feeding West- whatever other circumstances

chester, members of the Yor- create issues for them, they still

ktown Town Board, and local got some bene ts, they still got

partners in ghting food insecu- some unemployment, they got

rity at Saint Mary’s Food Pantry savings, so they don’t necessarily

in Mohegan Lake for a press need to reach out right away.”

conference.  She added that this goes both

Slater announced new legisla- ways, as it takes time for people

tion that promotes community- to get back on their feet.

based gardens, similar to York- In Putnam County last year,

town’s Garden of Hope,to donate 2,599 people received Supple-

food to local food pantries to mental Nutrition Assistance

combat food insecurity and hun- Program (SNAP) which totaled

ger. e legislation would create just over $800,000. In Westches-

a grant program that would sup- ter, 76,400 residents received the

port municipalities that invest in help which added up to around

these types of gardens.  $22 million. 

“ e grant program is a start- Slater cited United Way’s

up grant program and it does Asset Limited, Income Con-

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cause it will require that all the Local officials gathered at Saint Mary’s Food Pantry in Mohegan Lake.
Reports for Westchester and

produce that is grown is then Putnam County. e ALICE

donated to a local food pantry to funding for the free breakfast and state the free breakfast and free Food Pantry said that prior to report identi es households that

support all of these great fami- lunch programs in schools. lunch program throughout our the pandemic, the pantry served earn above the poverty level but

lies,” said Slater.  “I don’t care if it’s a republican schools.” 85-90 families a week. Within still earn less than the cost of

According to Slater, the legis- issue or democratic issue; we’re Slater said he was disap- two weeks, that number jumped living, leaving them one emer-

lation has over a dozen sponsors talking about feeding children,” pointed that Gov. Kathy Hochul to 500. She said it has settled gency away from being below

so far as well as bipartisan sup- Slater said. “I’m proud to be part didn’t include it in her executive down to about 200 families a the poverty line. According to

port. of a bipartisan coalition to sup- budget. week. Slater, 33% of Putnam and 33%

He also discussed the need for port legislation that will rein- Cindy Smith of St. Mary’s “We don’t see that that will of Westchester are in this range. 

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A strawberry in a big blueberry patch

As Major League Baseball the 17-member county legislature is 15 if they do. is reality makes it even registered voters, regardless of political
heads to Arizona and Florida harder to recruit challenger candidates. a liation, are able to vote. All those
for spring training, political Democrats to one conservative and one seeking a particular o ce, no matter
operatives in Westchester, Putnam and is lack of choice on election day is their party, go on one ballot. e top
across the state are revving up their Republican. ese voter registration true in deep blue Westchester and New two vote getters are put on the ballot in
spring operations as well. York City and probably equally true in November, ensuring a choice on election
numbers will result, most probably, deep red Putnam County, along with day when most people come out to vote.
is week, petitions other deep red sections of the country.
are being circulated in more than half of the races being I give credit to those Republicans e system is referred to as a “jungle
for signatures to put willing to throw their hat in the ring primary.” e approach doesn’t mean
candidates on the ballot uncontested. With all of the overheated for longshot races in this area. Most of you will always get a Republican and a
for primaries to be held them are strawberries in a big blueberry Democrat on the ballot. In many cases,
on June 27. Primaries and overhyped patch. eir participation ensures that it will be one Democrat running against
for local elections other perspectives will at least get an another or two Republicans squaring
were historically held IN CASE rhetoric coming at us airing during the campaign season. o . But the system at least gives voters a
in September, but a YOU from both sides about choice in November. More competition
combination of politics MISSED IT democracy being in e same credit is due to Democrats equals better representation. 
and calendar math have danger, these numbers running in deep red districts.
conspired to select this late June date, An increasing number of states
which will ensure abysmally low voter might suggest that ere has to be a better way in these are adopting more innovative ways
turnout.  lopsided areas of the country. When of selecting and electing candidates.
DON SCOTT here in Westchester, you think about it, the most outrageous
You can expect most of the candidates it may be true, since congressional representatives from both eir objective is to increase voter
to be placed on the ballot for November sides of the aisle seem to come from participation throughout the process
to be put there by less than 10% of most of the voters one-party districts. eir seats are so as well as increase cross-party dialogue.
the electorate through this primary safe, nothing they say seems to damage New York could do a lot better. e
process. In Westchester, registered coming to vote in their chances of reelection. hill to climb, however, is to convince
Democrats outnumber Republicans by politicians elected under the current
over 2 to 1. Currently, the makeup of November won’t have California may be onto something, system to advocate to change it. I can
however. ey conduct open primaries dream, can’t I?
a choice in many races. for many of their local races where all

Sadly, in the current partisan climate,

there is very little ticket splitting. e

vast majority of voters go down the line

according to party preference. at was

not always the case. As I have written

in the past, and as research has shown,

national party labels don’t align well

with local government issues, but that

doesn’t keep people from voting as

Here’s what readers
have to say

174 people responded to survey about
environmental opinion pieces

On Feb. 9, we ran side-by-side opinion Times. ere were 174 responses.
pieces about proposed environmental WHO MADE A MORE COMPELLING
regulations.
Halston Media’s regular columnist, Don ARGUMENT?

Scott, expressed particular concern about the • Don Scott: 51 (33.12%)

unintended consequences of central planners. • Anshul Gupta: 154 (66.88%)

Guest columnist, • 20 people skipped the

Anshul Gupta, made PUBLISHER’S question
the case for all-electric MEMO READERS ALSO WERE
vehicles, stoves and

heating, and shared his BRETT ASKED TO CHOOSE

concern that our world FREEMAN BETWEEN SCRIPTED

could be unrecognizable COMMENTS THAT BEST

without taking REPRESENTED THEIR

immediate action to OPINIONS

tame carbon pollution. • 87 people (51.79%) agreed

On the same page, we asked our readers to with the following statement: “ ese prospec-

ll out a survey to select who they thought tive mandates are necessary to tame carbon

made a more compelling argument. e pollution, which is the cause of climate deterio-

opinion pieces ran in Mahopac News, e ration, such as oods, droughts, wild res and

Somers Record, Yorktown News, North SEE FREEMAN PAGE
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FREEMAN with the following statement: from nature (livestock). Just infrastructure and personal elec- consumption, population and
“All-electric doesn’t really another ridiculous liberal con- tric backups in each home. e the continued brainwashing of
FROM PAGE improve the environment, as it coction to increase regulations. government also needs to pro- our society to have more new
just moves the ame to burn With all that is going on in the vide large rebates to encourage things. Will this shift in energy
other extreme weather, and also fossil fuels from the home and world now, the fact that this is people to buy electric vehicles source address what will hap-
contributes to mass migration gas pump to the power plant. at the top of the liberal agenda and convert their homes from pen to the millions of vehicles,
and geopolitical upheavals.” Additionally, the environmental shows you just how out of touch fossil fuels to electric. appliances and other machines
impact on battery manufactur- they are. that will become obsolete? Or
• 19 people (11.31%) agreed ing is underestimated.” • Changes like these should address the enormous demand
with the following statement: • I agree with moving to be laws passed by duly elected for precious and dwindling nat-
“While I’m uncertain about • 11 people (6.55%) agreed electric homes and cars, but representatives, not mandates ural resources required to create
the extent of the environmental with the following statement: mandating this needs to be from a governor or unelected
impact from climate change, “Climate change is a hoax. backed up by the government bureaucratic o cials. SEE FREEMAN PAGE
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PAGE YORKTOWN NEWS OPINION THURSDAY, MARCH ,

Wartime sharpshooter without a gun

Robert Capa photos are focus of exhibit

BRUCE was part of the rst all-female U.S. Amawalk.  This Is Robert Capa!
THE BLOG Navy yover at the Super Bowl, as ere also are those who are lu- Opening reception
reported in North Salem News. 
BRUCE minous on a grand scale, yet whose April 8, from 5-7 p.m.
APAR Yorktown alone has produced its fame stays under the radar.  Gallery hours
own cavalcade of stars that range
You never know who, living from a regular host on Turner Clas- THE CAPA SPACE 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and from 11 a.m. to 5
among us, may go on to sic Movies (Dave Karger) and a World-class photographer p.m. Saturday
acquire a measure of public WWE wrestling superstar (Aman- Location
recognition. da Saccamanno, aka Mandy Rose) Robert Capa is one such buried
to an NBC New York TV journal- treasure, literally. His gravesite is in 2467 Quaker Church Road, in Yorktown Heights.
It could be a neighbor down the ist (Jessica Cunnington), a world- the Amawalk Friends Cemetery in TheCapaSpace.org
road, or your child’s classmate. Re- touring country singer-songwriter Yorktown Heights. Amawalk now
cently, an alumna of North Salem (Jessica Lynn), and a budding actor is the site of a newly completed to document the destruction of lives Cemetery along with their mother)
High School, Lt. Peggy Dente, who’s been on NCIS Hawaii and education and exhibition photog- and property while also captur- had his own estimable career, and
Net ix Biblical series “ e Chosen” raphy center whose name pays ing the survivors who marched on founded the International Center of
(Andrew Dispensa).  homage to him and brother Cornell through life, the human spirit in tri- Photography in Manhattan.
– e Capa Space.  umph over unspeakable adversity.”
ere’s even a Jeopardy win- SEE APAR PAGE
ner in our midst, Somers High Robert was “a groundbreaking Cornell (interred at Amawalk
alumna Katie Palumbo, currently of photojournalist who placed himself
in the middle of military con icts

FREEMAN and compelling arguments. I can’t whelming evidence that climate climate change is not a hoax, I climate change is a hoax? We’re
know for sure if the facts stated change needs to be addressed worry that our electric grid is leaving a real mess for our chil-
FROM PAGE by each columnist is accurate. e yesterday. And the longer we take, inadequate at the moment. dren. Learn the science behind it!!
question is not whether we should the more dramatic the e ects,
all these new products that will act and have mandates, but how and consequently the methods • e argument over gas stoves • It is undeniable to even the
run on electricity? I believe the do we galvanize all the experts to combat it, will be. Now is the on a commercial level goes too most casual observer that the
climate crisis is real. However, I in all the various components to opportunity for this generation to far. I am all for logical legislation, climate is changing. I really don’t
don’t know that building electric make the changes necessary and bring their ingenuity to the table and as an electric car, solar panel, understand why this is political
cars, trucks, machines, etc., will address the inevitable unintended to develop the technologies for and heat pump owner, I have - the e ects are felt by everyone.
have any less of an impact or consequences. We’ve had decades tomorrow that will bring about made decisions that have helped Also undeniable is that humans
drain on our precious resources to study these issues and it’s time lasting economic and scienti c the planet while nancially not are adaptable creatures. We will
currently existing on the planet. to hasten our actions. advance. impacting me. e discussion is survive.
We all need to use less and create not mutually exclusive. Without
things that are built to last and are • Don Scott laid out a list of • is survey was poorly de- legislation, the market drivers • is is a poorly designed sur-
repairable. I believe we also need issues that need to be dealt with, signed. All but one of these eight will push only for the cheapest vey. Possible responses are skewed
to work on a mass transit sys- but no solutions. Anshul Gupta statements re ect Brett Freeman’s options and money makers. Wise to anti-climate change perspec-
tem that can service more areas, laid out the reasons it is impera- negative editorial opinion on the decisions exist out there without tives. Move to Florida? Lol.
decreasing the need for personal tive to develop solutions now. is topic, and don’t allow for other extremes. And yes, research into With the Trumpers? No thanks.
vehicles. is not an issue of sides. For a long values and points of view. nuclear energy has found safer Garbage in garbage out when it
time now, we have had the over- ways of generating the electric- comes to survey results.
• ese are both thoughtful • While I rmly believe that ity and storing the fuel, and need
to be part of the mix. Additional • Government mandates should
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THURSDAY, MARCH , OPINION YORKTOWN NEWS PAGE

APAR Robert Capa!” exhibition, local York City. 
veterans are encouraged “to
FROM PAGE submit their best, most mean- Yorktowner Elise
ingful photographs from the
Calling Robert Capa a pho- time in which they served in Graham, one of “ e
tographer is like calling Elon the military.” A panel, headed
Musk a tinkerer. His legacy and by exhibit curator Marie T. Capa Space” board’s
his in uence invoke immortals Keller, will select from the sub-
of the 20th Century whom be- missions photographs that will seven founding direc-
friended him and admired not be featured in a slideshow ac-
only his talent but his generos- companying the Capa exhibit.  tors (which includes
ity of spirit and erudition. Who
did he hang with? Only the BONUS FEATURES another Yorktown
likes of Hemingway, Steinbeck During the exhibit’s six-week
and Picasso – for starters.   resident, architect
run, two other features are in
MORE THAN 50 PHOTOS the works, with dates to be Tim Hartung), said,
Starting April 8, and run- determined. 
“I’d love to thank the
ning through Oct. 8, the space One is a talk by Hamilton
named for him will present an College professor of history community for their
exhibition of more than 50 of and photography, Nadya Bair.
his photographs under the title Also in development is a the- support of our inaugu-
“ is Is Robert Capa!” His im- atrical piece titled “George and
ages, says e Capa Center, “set Ruth: Songs and Letters from ral exhibition ‘Em-
the bar for all subsequent war the Spanish Civil War.” e
photography.”  two-person play dramatizes the pathy and Empower-
true story of George and Ruth
Robert Capa, who was killed Watt, adapted from the letters ment’ by photographer
by a land mine at 40, was they wrote while George was
a recipient of the Medal of Jose Alvarado Jr., who Soldier Saluting at Farewell Ceremony for the
Freedom, in recognition of an ghting the fascists in Spain grew up in Yorktown, International Brigade, Spain, 1938.
extraordinary 20-year career and Ruth was at home in New attended Yorktown
behind the camera, traversing High School and is PHOTO BY ROBERT CAPA, FROM THE ROBERT AND CORNELL
theaters of battle throughout now a photographer
the world. His Wikipedia entry for e New York CAPA ARCHIVE AT THE INTERNATIONAL CENTER OF
says, “He is considered by some PHOTOGRAPHY
to be the greatest combat and
adventure photographer in Times.”
history.” 
is Is Robert a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. For April 2 at 2 p.m. From June
e intrepid and tightly
focused Capa deliberately Capa! will have an opening more information, visit eCa- 2-4, he will play the title role
headed into “embattled regions
to document war, and in his reception April 8, from 5-7 paSpace.org. in “Tuesdays with Morrie”
work inevitably caught images
of children in harm’s way.” His p.m. e Capa Space is at 2467 for e Armonk Players at the
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Can we control our happiness?

Many years ago, I had your whole life and you’ll see happiness owing from being a e program that Dr. e subjects of the study did
the honor of attend- how you feel,” he responded as moral person.  Waldinger oversees began in well when they felt supported.
ing the 50th wedding he gestured towards his parents 1938. At its inception, Harvard When I say well, I mean both
Aristotle acknowledged that students were its primary focus physically and emotionally. e
anniversary party thrown in at the head table.  we derive pleasure from the and methodology was a simple support could come from a life
senses, but he recognized that interview. As time and tech- partner or just friends who were
honor of After that we are also capable of achiev- nology progressed, the study’s always there. We all need “se-
ing a much more profound and practices evolved beyond the cure” relationships that last and
Ray and MY experience, longer lasting feeling of satis- original interview and a reoc- that are dependable. ey can be
Florence PERSPECTIVE I started to faction. Often the two pursuits curring questionnaire. Today, the found in our family, our work, or
Mitchell. re ect on con ict. How often have you research project has thousands in our social circles. e litmus
heard the story of someone of participants and performs test that Dr. Waldinger suggests
ey JAMES the meaning who succumbed to a momen- medical tests on its subjects. determines if a relationship is
were my MARTORANO of happi- tary pleasure and, by so doing, During the eight decades of its a “secure” one is whether the
parents’ ness. How jeopardized or destroyed a much existence, over 200 scholarly pa- person is someone we would
more signi cant part of their pers have been published about feel comfortable calling in the
weekly din- could two life? Just hang around divorce the investigation’s ndings. Dr. middle of the night if we were
court for one day and you will Waldinger, during a recent in- sick. If you have such a person
ing part- extremely understand what I am talking terview, shared some of its many in your life, be thankful. Many
about. conclusions. e following are do not.
ners and happy peo- some of the more interesting
In trying to get a rmer grasp insights of the study, according How does the study account
best friends. ey were charm- ple produce a polar opposite in of the issue of happiness, my to Dr. Waldinger: for Robert Mitchell’s attitude?
attention turned to Dr. Robert Dr. Waldinger explains, “You’re
ing people, individually and a son who blames their upbeat J. Waldinger. Dr. Waldinger “ ere are two bins that pointing to something we think
is an American psychiatrist, happiness seems to fall into. of as an inborn temperament…
collectively. Perhaps you know disposition for his unhappiness? psychoanalyst, and Zen priest. One is hedonic happiness. It’s some people are generally
He is the director of the longest like, am I having fun now? It’s gloomy, and some are generally
people like them, individuals What is happiness in the rst running study on happiness, e a moment-to-moment experi- cheery and almost no matter
Harvard Study of Adult Devel- ence. en there’s a eudaimonic what, upbeat. We believe that
who light up every room they place? opment. happiness, which is a sense of this is somewhat biologically
life having meaning and being based, probably genetically de-
enter with their wonderful smile Aristotle called happiness worthwhile. For example, you’re termined.”
reading to your child before bed.
and buoyant personalities? “eudaimonia.” He carved out You’ve read the same book eight Expanding on the Harvard
times, but she wants you to study’s ndings, psycholo-
By chance, seated at my table four levels: 1) Laetus: happiness read it again. You’re exhausted. gist Sonja Lyubomirsky found
Is this fun? No. But is this the in her work that 50% of our
was their son Robert. From the derived from material objects, most meaningful thing you can individual levels of happiness
imagine doing? Yes.” are genetically determined. Ten
outset of the evening’s festivities, 2) Felix: happiness from self- percent is due to life circum-
What is the biggest takeaway stances and the remaining 40%
it became clear that Robert was grati cation and ego ful llment, of the study? can be changed and is, therefore,
in our control. at critical 40
thoroughly miserable. Finally, I 3) Beatitudo: happiness result- “ e big, surprising takeaway percent is the reason the studies
is how much warm connections are done in the rst place, so we
couldn’t help but ask him what ing from doing good for others with other people predicts how can learn what makes us happy.
long you stay healthy, how long
the problem was. and making the world a better your brain will stay sharp,” Dr. Perhaps the most important
Waldinger said. “Having these lesson we can glean from 80
“Try being around sunshine place, and 4) Sublime Beatitudo: good connections makes you years of research was touched on
less likely to get coronary artery by Dr. Waldinger.
disease. You’re even less likely to
get arthritis.” SEE MARTORANO PAGE

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It’s all about e Who MARTORANO

Not the rock group; your customer FROM PAGE

My MBA education featured real- describe them precisely? And are you me- investment advisors and doctors, to name “We came up with social
world cases. thodically targeting additional prospects just a few.   tness as something similar
We were given extensive who are just like that golden 20%? to physical tness,” he said. “If
Of course, there is a lot to know beyond you go to the gym, you don’t
information about a company problem or ere’s lots to know and consider. A basic demographics. Do you really know come home and say I’ve done
what your best customers really need and that. I never have to exercise
challenge, and learned by working toward good place to start is often basic demo- want? Do you ask them? Do you follow again. But a lot of us think our
up to nd out how satis ed they are with good friends are always going
a solution. In my rst graphics. Can you describe how you deliver what they seek? Do you to be our good friends and that
collect customer contact information so we don’t have to do anything
marketing course, this ap- your key customers in terms you can ask them or to let them know to take care of those friend-
when you have something special to o er? ships. In fact, perfectly good
proach uncovered a major such as age, household/fam- relationships can simply wither
ese considerations are important and die from neglect. So, we
lesson: In crafting market- ily size, type of housing, and because, as discussed before, the best talk about the idea that it re-
marketer is like a business chiropractor, ally is important to reach out
ing plans, always start with income or degree of a u- aligning his or her marketing mix (the 5 to friends and family to keep
P’s – product, package, place, price and maintaining those valuable
the customer. ence? You may not have hard promotion) to line up with core customer contacts.”
wants and needs. So you need to know I never did run into Rob-
In the post-academic data on these measures, but all about your customers, especially that ert Mitchell again. I hope
golden 20% accounting for the lion’s share he eventually overcame his
real world, I quickly WITH KEN FREEMAN do you have a good sense of of your sales and pro ts, and how well negative take on life. I’ve often
you’re doing in meeting their needs.   wondered if he was able to deal
learned another big lesson: these variables? with his anger and depression.
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Freeman earned his MBA from Harvard he can build strong connec-
shoes and, as the customer, ask “What’s a multi-town geography, do you have a University and lead the marketing tions with people and maintain
departments at major Fortune 500 them, he is much more likely
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THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 2023 SPORTS YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 23

LHS third-quarLAKELANDBOYSBASKETBALL ter rally falls short 
Hornet senior class one to remember 

BY MIKE SABINI I’m proud of this program. I love The loss, though, could not of Lakeland’s basketball program
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
these guys.They have a bright fu- take away the campaign the Hor- was special.  

ture.”  nets had.  “The coaches help you grow so

No. 3 Lakeland rallied in the Chris Whyte-Luciano (18 “Winning 20 games and mak- that you can excel in life, as well

third quarter, but fell to No. 1 points) finished the run with a ing it to the semifinals at the as sports. I will remain in touch

Somers 62-47 in its Section 1 three-pointer from the top of the County Center was very special,” with these coaches and athletes

Class A semifinal at the West- key, pulling Lakeland, the No. 5 said Lakeland coach Steve Fallo. over the rest of my life. They did

chester County Center on Thurs- ranked Class A team in the state, “This group of young men put so much for me. I love these guys,

day (3/2), in its first postseason to within three, 35-32.  the work in over the last couple and I’m going to give back to the

appearance at the County Center “I was just trying to help of years during the off season to program in any way I can. I in-

since 2009.  my team as much as possible,” get to this point. They were con- formed the doctor that being on

Trailing 33-22 at halftime, Whyte-Luciano said. “I made a stantly in the gym working on the court with my family was my

Andrew Mendel, who scored 10 move and saw an opening, so I their game. Their goal was to win only option after fully rupturing

of his 12 points in the second took the shot. As soon as I re- a league title, get to the County my ACL and meniscus. I would

half, started the Hornets’ 10-2 leased it, I knew it was going Center, and win a Gold Ball.”  sacrifice anything for these guys.

third-quarter run with a hoop.  in. It felt amazing to make that The Hornets obtained the I want to thank Lakeland Bas-

“My teammates were provid- shot.”  first two of those goals, thanks ketball and Lakeland Nation for

ing me excellent scoring chances Whyte-Luciano said that in large part to its senior class of everything, because the memo-

in this particular game, so it was the experience of playing at the Whyte-Luciano, Mendel, Logan ries will last a lifetime.” 

easy to finish,” he said. “I was County Center was one he will Shiland (8 points), and Anthony Whyte-Luciano said that to

attempting to build some mo- never forget.  Jennings.  finish out his high-school career

mentum. I was not prepared to “Everything about it was “This senior group was the rea- at Lakeland was truly a blessing

be done. At the end of the day, I amazing. You could literally feel son for our success this year,” Fal- and a privilege. 

believe you regret not giving ev- the energy by just standing in the lo said. “Their dedication, work “I love my coaches and all my

erything you have, not the losses. arena.”  ethic, and character was evident teammates.”

I battled for my guys. Anything Somers, ranked No. 11 in the in every practice and game. They Sean Perry (5 points), Logan FILE PHOTO: ROB DIANTONIO
I could do for them on any day state, fed off that energy with a made the younger players feel im- Crilly (2 points), and Grady
of the week, they know I have 22-9 run afterwards to seal the portant and helped them become Leonard (2 points) also scored Andrew Mendel (12 points)
their back. We had a bad day. win, and hand Lakeland just its better throughout the season.”  for Lakeland.   says the memories of Lakeland
Everything great has an end, but third loss of the season.  Basketball will stick with him
Mendel said that being a part forever.

EmilwyardATHLETE SPOTLIGHT

Yorktown senior a three-sport standout, VMI bound  

BY MIKE SABINI HOW OLD WERE YOU WHEN didn’t matter.  
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
YOU STARTED PLAYING

SOCCER?  WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE

Yorktown senior Emily Ward I started playing when I was TEAM ACTIVITYTHAT

played varsity soccer for four three years old.   YOU SHARED WITH YOUR

years at the central-midfield po- TEAMMATES?  

sition, but also played in the back WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE My favorite team activities were

line for certain games.   PART ABOUT BEING ONTHE the team dinners. Whether the

She was named All-Section YORKTOWN SOCCERTEAM?  team was eating at a Chipotle after

and All-League this past fall, One of my favorite aspects of convincing the bus driver to stop

All-Section as a junior, and All- being on the soccer team has to be after a game, at YPP (Yorktown

League her sophomore and ju- the girls that have made up the var- Pizza Pasta),or at someone’s home,

nior campaigns.  sity squads throughout the years. we always made the most of every

This spring will be Ward’s The bonds that we have all created dinner by filling them with funny,

fourth year on the varsity lacrosse on and off the field is what I will special, and memorable moments.  

squad, where she is a defender take away from my experience here

and a draw-circle player.  at Yorktown.   WHO HAS BEEN YOUR

She earned All-League and This team has always been a sec- BIGGEST ROLE MODEL OVER PHOTO COURTESY OF SARAH QUARTO

All-Section honorable mention ond family to me, whether it was THE YEARS AND WHAT HAVE Yorktown three-sport standout Emily Ward.
honors her junior season in la- my freshman or senior year. All of YOU LEARNED FROMTHEM? 

crosse.  the girls, incoming or returning, One of my biggest role models cles,including an ACL tear around college. She is a part of the ROTC

Ward, a guard, was also a have taken part in creating that over the years has been my older the same age I tore mine.   program at the University of North

member of the varsity basketball family bond. Everyone was sup- sister, Mae. I have always admired She has also been a huge inspira- Carolina.   

team for four seasons.   portive of each other whether it all that she has accomplished and tion and influence for me choosing SEE SPOTLIGHT PAGE 24
was soccer related or personal, it how she has overcome life’s obsta- to pursue the military path after

PAGE YORKTOWN NEWS SPORTS THURSDAY, MARCH ,

RebelsBOYSSWIMMING perform well at Ithaca 
Section 1 takes first in States

BY MIKE SABINI 408.50 points.   “Shout out also to Gabe Rzez- allowed).  that has not been done for a long
CONTRIBUTING WRITER Highlighting the weekend for wicki for qualifying for All- e Rebels and the Section 1 time in our program. ey made
American consideration in the it to States and no one can take
e Lakeland/Panas/Putnam the Rebels was the appearance 50-free,” Connolly added. “Gabe coordinator, Meg Kaplan from that away from them. We are very
Valley (LPPV) Rebels performed of one of its relay squads, and the swam a 20.86 (seconds), that’s an Horace Greeley, were noti ed proud of them.” 
well at the NYSPHSAA Swim- individual e orts of Alex Gorzula amazing achievement. Alex and why the relay was disquali ed af-
ming and Diving Champion- and Gabe Rzezwicki.  Gabe broke team records in all of ter the race was over.  Individually, Gorzula placed
ships at Ithaca College on Friday their events.”  16th in the 200-yard individual
(3/3) and Saturday (3/4), aiding “Congrats to our State swim- “While this clearly was not the medley, with his time of 1:55.56
the combined Section 1 squad mers,” said LPPV coach Patrick e 200-medley relay team ending the relay team wanted, being a new team record. Rzez-
that placed rst overall.   Connolly, who is assisted by Steve was unfortunately disquali ed it could not take away the ac- wicki earned his All-American
Greco. “We have not sent a re- during its race because it was complishment of qualifying and consideration in the 50-yard
Section 1 placed rst with lay to States since 2009. Ronan discovered that one of the mem- swimming at the state champi- freestyle by tying for second place
715.50 points, easily outdistanc- White, Will Fagan, Alex Gorzula, bers was wearing two very small onships,” according to Connolly.  in the state and third in the fed-
ing the second-place Catholic and Gabe Rzezwicki made that American ags on his swim cap, eration, with his time of 20.86
High School Athletic Asso- happen in the 200-medley relay which is against NYSPHSAA “To me, these young men are
ciation (CHSAA), which tallied this season. ese boys put the rules (only one, 2x3” or smaller, is state swimmers, whether they got SEE SWIMMING PAGE
Rebels on the map in Section 1.” disquali ed or not. Having a re-
lay qualify for States is something

SPOTLIGHT they have the best French onion knew I wanted the military aspect WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE wich is grilled chicken on a roll
soup and fries.  
FROM PAGE while in college to help prepare PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE? with ketchup and pickles.  

me for my intended service after.   Luka Modrić

Her experiences exposed me to Everything about VMI and TELL US ONETHING ABOUT
certain options and opportunities
as she is living the life of a cadet DO YOU PLAN TO CONTINUE their traditions made my decision WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE YOURSELFTHAT NOT A LOT
now.   TO PLAY SOCCER IN
COLLEGE? very easy when accepting their of- MUSIC TO LISTEN TO OF PEOPLE KNOW.
BEST PLACE TO EAT IN
YORKTOWN? I have signed to continue fer. Everything the institute stands WHILE WARMING UP FOR A I have chickens. 
my soccer career at Virginia
e Yorktown Grille, because Military Institute. Going into for resembles family, teamwork, GAME?
the soccer-recruiting process, I
and challenging yourself physi- If I had to choose pregame/ WHAT’S THE GO TO APP ON

cally and mentally.   bus music, I would choose coun- YOUR PHONE?

I am blessed to have been giv- try. However, my favorite songs My go-to app on my phone

en this opportunity and to have when on the eld warming up is Spotify. I use this app every-

found a future where everything I are the classic 2000s throwbacks.   where I go; in the car, before and

To The have been looking for in a school after a game, during my work-
Student-Athlete
is in one place, while getting the IF YOU COULD HAVE ONE outs, when I clean, and when I
Parents
(and Coaches) chance to play high-level soccer.   SUPERPOWER, WHAT do my homework or study.  

Help Us Cover WOULD IT BE?
YOUR TEAM!
DO YOU KNOW WHAT I would want to breathe un- IF YOU COULD PICK
CONTACT US AT
YOU WANT TO STUDY IN derwater so I could go see all ONE PLACE TO VISIT ON
[email protected] with your
COLLEGE? the ocean life, caves, and sunken VACATION THAT YOU HAVE
GAME/MATCH/MEET PHOTOS!
I plan on majoring in inter- ships or places, with no time NEVER BEEN TO, WHERE
Coaches,
please also send national studies. I am interested limit.   WOULD YOU GO?
us information,
in all this major has to o er and I would love to go to Alaska.
including any
quotes praising the I believe this major will help me WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE My dream has always been to
student-athletes!
develop tools to pursue a three- FOOD TO EAT AFTER A see a moose. So between the

letter agency or law enforce- GAME? sites and the chances of seeing a

ment path after college.   After a game, my go-to sand- moose, Alaska has always been

on my bucket list.  

NOW HIRING: FOR A YOUNG ATHLETE

Savvy intern who can make TikTok hits GROWING UP IN THE
YORKTOWN DISTRICT,
The New York Press Association, the trade association for newspapers WHAT WOULD YOU
in New York, is seeking a talented college creator to be our chief TikTok TELL THEM ABOUT THE
officer for the summer. EXPERIENCE OF BEING
The internship will pay a net take-home stipend of $2600 and weekly PART OF THE SOCCER
schedules/work hours are negotiable.

We are seeking a candidate who uses the app daily and understands TEAM AND WHY THEY
what resonates. Interested candidates should send a letter of interest to SHOULD GIVE IT A
[email protected] explaining their qualifications and expertise. CHANCE?
Include the name of the college you attend, expected year of graduation,
and the names of three references — at least one of whom is one of your I would say that if you are
professors or instructors. Attaching sample videos encouraged. looking for a place to play a

Application deadline is April 1, 2023. sport that you love while being

New York Press Association exposed to a competitive atmo-
sphere, along with being a part
PA of a family that will always have
your back on and o the eld,

create countless memories, and

allow you to truly understand

and appreciate the importance

of being a teammate and a part

of a team, this soccer program is

the place for you.  

THURSDAY, MARCH , SPORTS YORKTOWN NEWS PAGE

LPPV at States (L-R):
Rebels’ head coach
Patrick Connolly, Alex
Gorzula, Gabe Rzezwicki,
Will Fagan, Ronan
White, and assistant
coach Steve Greco.

PHOTO COURTESY OF PATRICK
CONNOLLY

SWIMMING A false start disquali ed Gor- wicki, for impressive swims this rero, Matthew Mirdita, Shane We will miss Gabe’s leadership,
zula from the 100-yard breast- weekend at Ithaca.”  Scatli e, Alexander Stearns, De- his ability to connect with his
FROM PAGE stroke and a time of 58.34. His clan White, and Ryan Zych.   teammates, and his fearlessness
preliminary time of 59.08 was a e state meet ended what was when presented with challenges.
being a team record.   team record.   a great season for the Rebels, led “We will miss our 14 seniors We are so happy the way Gabe
Rzezwicki also set a team re- by the senior class of Gorzula, next season,” the coach con- closed out his high school swim-
“We had many impressive Rzezwicki, John Bartolini, Vin- cluded. “ ey have done so ming career. Qualifying with
cord in the 100-yard freestyle swims,” Connolly said. “ ank cent Caragine, Ryan Colombo, much for our program. Alex and
(46.17). at was good enough you to all our seniors, speci cally Samuel David, Frank Fontana, Gabe have given the team so WE ARAll-American consideration
for sixth place in the state and Alex Gorzula and Gabe Rzez- Noah Lwanga, Brandon Mar- many strong races over the years.
seventh in the federation.   honors is quite a statement.” 

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15. Taken without permis- 34. Soluble ribonucleic acid 57. Genuine 29. Short, fine fibers
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Pat’s King of Steaks on 9th 2 tablespoons or sirloin raw steak to the
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Estate planning for small business owners

GUEST (depending on the type of ally, key employee(s) of the An issue that is also not given
CORNER business), strong consider- business may be worthy of con- signi cant consideration is
ation should be given to hav- sideration as an Executor and/ who will be responsible for
ANTHONY J. ing a shareholder’s agreement, or Trustee. e role of trustee managing the business while
ENEA partnership agreement and/or can be split among individu- the owner is disabled or upon
a buy-sell agreement in place, als based on whether the assets the owner’s death.’
On a day-to-day basis, which delineates exactly what are business and non-business
small business owners will happen to each owner’s in- assets. As for an Executor, you -Anthony J. Enea
are faced with a myriad terests upon their disability and/ could have Co-Executors, but, Enea, Scanlan and Sirignano, LLP 
of complex issues running the or death. Not having an agree- the role can’t be divided based
gamut from the revenue, costs ment that spells out the terms on the nature of the assets. WHY DO WE
and expenses associated with of any buyout or spells out a
running the business, employee way of valuing the business Finally, a lot of the above ADVERTISE
issues and pro tability. can have dire consequences. stated will be moot if the
owner of the small business has LOCALIN HALSTON MEDIA’S
ese issues often become e small business owners who not executed a Last Will and
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of the business is faced with the a partner with the spouse and/ their small business interest to
reality of an illness and/or their or children of their disabled a Trust during their lifetime. “We couldn’t imagine our business
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ness they poured their heart and “intestate,” thus, not having any advertising in Halston papers
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di cult issues is determining purposes. Is it a “C” corporation as it would pass to their surviv- web site.”
a realistic fair market value for or have they elected “S” corpo- ing heirs based on the laws of
the business, especially if the ration status for tax purposes; or intestacy. Failure to plan creates ~Zef Camaj
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ness becomes incapacitated or pany or Partnership. An “S” will go to individuals who didn’t
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generally not the best person to maintain “S” corporation status. select.  
value their business. ey either
overvalue the business or believe ese requirements typically In conclusion, if one has a
the business’s value will be limit how and to whom the small business, putting in place
signi cantly diminished upon “S” corporation’s stock can be an estate plan that addresses
their death. us, having the transferred. Additionally, only the above issues (and others)
business appraised by a certi ed speci c Trust entities can hold that are unique to the business
appraiser is usually the best and “S” corporation stock. us, if is imperative. e assistance of
most accurate choice. the business is an “S” corpora- experienced counsel is invalu-
tion, whether or not to leave the able.
e value of the business is “S” corporation stock outright
critical in determining the total to one’s bene ciaries or in trust Anthony J. Enea is a member of
value of one’s estate for estate will be an important issue to be Enea, Scanlan and Sirignano,
tax purposes and is also an addressed. LLP of White Plains. He focuses
important factor with respect his practice on Wills, Trusts,
to the bene ciaries who will An issue that is also not Estates and Elder Law.  Anthony
inherit the entire business and/ given signi cant consideration is the Past Chair of the Elder Law
or the owner’s interest in the is who will be responsible for and Special Needs Section of the
business. It is not unusual for a managing the business while New York State Bar Association
business owner to have a child the owner is disabled or upon (NYSBA), and is the past Chair of
or two working in their busi- the owner’s death. All too often, the 50+ Section of the NYSBA. He
ness and also have children not one’s spouse is named as the is a Past President and Founding
working in their business. us, Executor of a Last Will and/or member of the New York Chapter
creating an estate plan that is Trustee of a Trust that will own of the National Academy of
fair to all involved will hinge the small business. However, Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA).
upon an accurate valuation of is the spouse the most capable Anthony is also the Immediate
the business. person of managing the busi- Past President of the Westchester
ness until it is to be sold and/or County Bar Foundation and a
Furthermore, if the busi- distributed to the bene ciaries? Past President of the Westchester
ness has multiple owners and/ For example, would it be wiser County Bar Association. He can
or shareholders or partners to have both the spouse and be reached at 914-948-1500 or at
the child(ren) who are working www.esslaw rm.com.
in the business as co-executors
and/or co-trustees? Addition-

2023 Lunch & Learn Series

Held at noon on the last Wednesday of each month, the free educational programs will shed light
on important elder law and estate planning topics. The 90-minute programs, which include a
light lunch and refreshments, will take place at the firm’s White Plains location and are open to
the public at no cost – though space is limited. Those interested in attending are encouraged to
register early by calling 914-948-1500 to reserve their spot.
March 29 – Avoiding the New York “Estate Tax Cliff”

Take an in-depth look at how to avoid the tax implications of New York’s “estate tax cliff.” Learn
effective planning techniques, from the role of completed gift trusts to disclaimer and “Santa
Clause” provisions. Presented by Anthony J. Enea, Esq. and Michael P. Enea, Esq.

PAGE YORKTOWN NEWS THURSDAY, MARCH ,

A modern approach
to the real estate experience.

Partner with an experienced agent to help
you navigate through the spring market.

You’re Invited: • Wednesday, March 22

STAGED TO SELL • 4:00PM – 6:00PM

• Oscar’s II Restaurant & Bar
325 NY-100, Somers, NY

Enjoy dinner while hearing about the current MEET THE EXPERTS:
market and preparing your home for sale.
Absolutely NO cost or obligation! ATTORNEY | Frank J Peters
STAGER | Laura Lombardo
PLEASE RESERVE YOUR SPOT BY WEDNESDAY, INSPECTOR | Robert Feroce
MARCH 15TH! RSVP to Leandra at 914.214.8922 MORTGAGE BROKER | Vlora Shala
or [email protected] INSURANCE | John Verrino

Catherine Duff-Poritzky

Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker
M 914.960.5577 | [email protected]
1857 Commerce Street, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598

Catherine Duff-Poritzky and The CDP Team are real estate agents affiliated with Compass. Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity Laws.