VOL. 12 NO. 6 THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2023 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 31 CLASSIFIEDS 30 LEGAL NOTICES 27 LEISURE 26 OPINION 10 SPORTS 18 TOWN GREEN 4 Car Club Returns pg 16 HOT RODS! Visit TapIntoYorktown.net for the latest news. BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER e Yorktown Volunteer Ambulance Corps (YVAC) celebrated 60 years of service last Saturday. Members of YVAC were joined at Villa Barone Hilltop Manor in Mahopac by community members, other local rst responding agencies, the Town Board, and state dignitaries including Senator Peter Harckham and Assemblyman Matt Slater. “We’re thrilled to be celebrating our 60th year here in Yorktown and we are happy to be able to continue helping our community how we do,” said Rick Davin, Captain of YVAC. YVAC’S HISTORY In 1962, a committee was appointed by the Yorktown Kiwanis Club to organize a volunteer ambulance corps in Yorktown to supplement the only commercial ambulance serving the community. In June of the following year, YVAC had its rst call in what is now Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park. In 1969, the corps bought a half-acre site on the corner of Loretta Street and Crompond Road to create a permanent headquarters. e headquarters was designed by architect Robert Schwartz through his donated services. In 1971 the Corps held its Cornerstone Laying Ceremony and an open house for the students of the BOCES Tech Center who helped in building the headquarters. In 1975, YVAC was the rst volunteer ambulance service in Westchester County to become New York State certi ed, requiring an emergency medical technician 60 years of service Yorktown Volunteer Ambulance Corps reaches milestone Members of YVAC PHOTO: SOPHIA CASELNOVA Visit TapIntoYorktown.net for the latest news. SEE YVAC PAGE 26 $40 OFF Set OF 4 TIRES ON TOP OF ANY MANUFACTURES REBATES must be installed at Ozzy’s Auto OZZY'S GOODYEAR AUTO CLINIC IT AIN’T JUST TIRES With this coupon. $2 hazardous material disposal fee. Most Vehicles. See store for more details. Not valid with other offers or prior services. Expires 6/30/23 Go to localflavor.com for more coupons $39.95 OIL CHANGE INCLUDES: Conventional Motor oil with filter, FREE tire rotation, FREE 12-Point Safety Inspection OZZY'S GOODYEAR AUTO CLINIC With this coupon. Most Vehicles. Not for more coupons. OZZY'S AUTO CLINIC "IT AIN'T JUST TIRES" 914.739.3333. ozzystireandauto.com [email protected] Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30-6, Sat 7:30-5 & Sun 9:30-3 $20 off any service or repair over $250 (does not include tires) 6/30/23
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THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2023 YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 3 BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER Yorktown Police Chief Robert Noble has been elected to serve as president of the Westchester County Chiefs of Police Association this year. Noble was joined by family, friends, and colleagues to celebrate his appointment on Friday, April 14 at the Beach Point Club in Mamaroneck. “I am proud, humbled and deeply honored to have been selected to serve as President of the Westchester County Chiefs of Police Association,” said Noble. “It is a true honor to be placed in such distinguished ranks as those chiefs who have served as president of the organization in the past as well to be able to lead my colleagues as we work together, with the communities that we serve, in nding ways to keep Westchester safe.” Noble has been a member of the association since becoming Chief of Police in Yorktown in 2016. In a press release, the association states that Noble was elected by his peers because of his leadership abilities, his commitment to continuous education, and his commitment to professional policing. In his speech, Noble acknowledged his family, the love he has for them, and the love they have for him. “Outside of the walls of headquarters, I’m blessed to surround myself with great people,” said Noble. “I am blessed to enjoy the love and support of my family.” He especially thanked his wife, Eleana, for all of her support, describing her as his “ride or die” and his “rock.” Noble elected president of Chiefs Association Chief Robert Noble (center in blue) with his offi cers Chief Robert Noble being sworn in by Judge Gary Raniolo PHOTOS: SOPHIA CASELNOVA L to R: Lt. Foley, Lt. Graham, Chief Robert Noble, Lt. Kolkmann BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER A vehicle pursuit involving multiple law enforcement agencies rendered a section of Route 6 closed last Friday, April 14. At around 7:11 p.m, New York State Police were called to the Taconic State Parkway in the Town of Yorktown to respond to a report of a male traveling northbound with a possible rearm. e vehicle, a gray Nissan Altima, was located by Troopers and a pursuit was initiated, according to State Police. e pursuit came to a stop in Yorktown on Route 6 near Mill Street. Victor J. Marquez, 39, of Yonkers was the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle. He remained in the car for several hours with ongoing negotiations by law enforcement. Marquez surrendered without incident on April 15, was arrested, and was taken to SP Cortlandt for processing, according to State Police. He was charged with Criminal Possession of a Firearm and Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle 3rd degree and is due to appear in Yorktown Court on April 25. State Police were assisted by Westchester County Police, Yorktown Police, Carmel Police, and the Putnam County Sheri ’s O ce. At approximately 8:06 p.m., the Yorktown Police Department shared a Nixle alert to their Facebook page which stated that there was police activity in the area of Route 6 and Mill Street advising people to avoid the area. e police presence led to concern on the side of residents who took to the comment section on Facebook as well as the Neighbors app; a free app through Ring that provides users with real-time updates on crime and safety events. Some comments demanded answers, updates, and information, while others claimed to have heard gun shots in the area: “I heard a single gunshot around 7:45 p.m.” “I heard now that cops shot back? And someone is on the loose?” e Yorktown Police Chief Robert Noble addressed the rumors that were spreading in a Facebook post on the department’s page late Friday night as the situation was ongoing: “E orts to safely end this situation, which is contained, are ongoing. e vehicle operator remains inside of the vehicle. No shots have been red, and at no time was this an active shooter situation.” After the situation was concluded, Noble put another update on Facebook. “Subject is out of the vehicle and in the custody of the New York State Police. Firearm recovered. Job very well done by all law enforcement personnel on scene, especially WCPD Det. R. Barber. Route 6 should be open to tra c within the hour. Everyone goes home safe.” Yonkers man arrested after Yorktown stando
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Fruit and dessert stations made right from our in-house Bakery Yorktown Senior Advisory Committee MEETING Friday, April 21, at 1 p.m. To be held at Town Hall. Matt Slater, our Assemblyman, will address senior topics and issues. Additionally, there will be a speaker from NY Presbyterian Hospital as well. All seniors are invited to this informational and interesting meeting. Refreshments will be supplied by NY Presbyterian Hospital. Yorktown Lions Club A NIGHT OUT WITH A MEDIUM Monday, May 22 e Yorktown Lions are sponsoring the return of popular medium Carla Blaha at the Game Day Grille (1927 Commerce St., Yorktown Heights). e doors will open at 6 p.m., with readings starting at 7 p.m. Never been to a Medium before? is evening provides the perfect opportunity to see what a healing and lighthearted experience it can be. Ms. Blaha will share loving and healing messages from loved ones in Spirit in a group message circle. Only 50 tickets will be available, advance tickets (purchased by May 12) will cost $50. If tickets are still available after 5/12, they will be $60 each. Tickets include a two-hour group reading and bu et dinner with cash bar. Please note the purchase of a ticket does not guarantee a reading. Purchase your tickets online at www.yorktownlions.com. Yorktown Small Business Association HOMER RICH EYECARE HAPPENING Saturday, April 29, from 5 to 9 p.m. e YSBA is happy to announce support for their member, Homer Rich Optometry’s upcoming event e event is located at 26 Triangle Center and open to the public, and includes free Dry Eye screenings, light food and refreshments as well as a display of art by artist Paolo Fiorino. Contact Dr. Jennifer Ferri for more information at 914-245- 6138 or Homerrichoptometry@ gmail.com Yorktown Repair Cafe Saturday, April 22, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Volunteer repair coaches are available to help people make all possible repairs, free of charge. Lamps, small appliances, bikes, clocks, fabrics, toys, wooden items, crockery, jewelry, computers / electronics are welcome (limit 2 items). Advance registration reduces wait time. Go to http:www.repaircafehv. org/yorktown for info and link to SignUp form. To be held at Grace Lutheran Church, 3830 Gomer Street, Yorktown Heights Somers Partners in Prevention MEDICATION TAKE BACK DAY Saturday, April 29, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Somers Partners in Prevention cares about our community and the environment! Safely dispose of your unused and expired medication. Vapes and e-cigarettes are accepted. Sharps are NOT accepted. Bring a non perishable item to donate to St. Lukes. To be held at Somers Police Department, 100 Primrose St. (Route 139). For questions or more information, contact Kathy Cucchiarella at [email protected] Organic Yard Waste Facility Is Open Yorktown’s Organic Yard Waste Facility, 2200 Greenwood St., Yorktown Heights e town of Yorktown has “closed the loop on recycling” with the collection, processing, TOWN GREEN SEE GREEN PAGE 5
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In addition, residents can help themselves to wood chips. is facility is also the depot for biodegradable paper leaf bags, branches, logs, and Christmas trees collected by Yorktown’s Refuse and Recycling, Parks, and Highway departments. Somers Holocaust Memorial Commission EVENING OF REMEMBRANCE Thursday, April 20, at 7 p.m. Please join in to hear keynote speaker, Ruben Ward, tell his fascinating story of parents who met in Argentina following their escape from Nazi Germany. e purpose of the SHMC remains to educate young people about the Holocaust and other human rights violations, to ensure that these violations are never repeated. To be held at North Salem High School. Yorktown Fam Jam Friday April 28 and Saturday April 29, from 12 to 8 p.m. e second annual Yorktown Fam Jam is committed to bringing our community together to share and care for one another. To be held on Commerce Street. Every year Yorktown continues to grow with new families. Last year, the Fam Jam family united to bring our town something special: a family-oriented festival that raises money to support the needs of our local community. In Spring 2022, Yorktown Fam Jam donated $12,000 to the Yorktown Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Saint Patrick’s Church—Good Samaritan Fund, Yorktown VFW, YAC Softball, Friends of Parks & Recreation, and Scouts. For more information, visit www.york townfamjam.com or email info@ yorktownfamjam.com. Winter Farmers Market Sunday, April 30, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit the Winter Farmers market at the Je erson Valley Mall on alternate Sundays! Choose from a wide variety of products including microgreens, pickles, local wine, fresh baked bread and sweets, jams, jellies, spices, sauces, compound butters, and more! 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 BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER Yorktown’s Tree Conservation Advisory Commission presented its plans for this year’s Arbor Day, talked budget, and proposed new trees for the town’s nursery at a Town Board meeting last month. Larry Klein, a member of the commission, said that this year’s Arbor Day celebration will again take place outside of Town Hall on Friday, April 28. is year, Girl Scouts will be at the celebration and the poster contest will include Crompond Elementary School as well as St. Patrick’s School. According to Klein, ConEd will has o ered to donate up to $200 for the tree to be planted at the ceremony. Keith Schepart, I.S.A certi ed arborist and member of the commission, will be picking out the tree at Hardscrabble Farms. is year’s tree will be replacing the one from last year which died. Klein requested that the town budget allocates $600 a year to go to the Arbor Day account. He explained that the commission makes six donations annually to cover costs, but it’s not always enough. “A yearly stipend of a minimum of $600 would be greatly appreciated for the Arbor Day people,” Klein said. Town Supervisor Tom Diana said that the stipend would have to be written into the budget and needs to be discussed with Town Comptroller Patricia Caporale. He also requested permission for $800 from the Tree Trust account, which has $1,956.18, to go towards picking up trees for the town’s nursery at Willow Park from Hardscrabble Farms. e commission wants to purchase 55 more trees to add to the nursery. e funding for the purchase of these trees would come from the Tree Bank Fund and a grant for Trees for Tribs. e Tree Bank Fund, roughly $104,785, is made up of funds from developers who have cut trees down during projects. Trees for Tribs is an initiative through the New York Department of Environmental Conservation that works towards reforesting New York’s tributaries by planting shrubs and trees along waterways. is is the fourth grant for the Trees for Trips that Yorktown has received. e 55 trees would consist of 25 River Birch, 10 Tulip Trees, and 20 Pin Oaks. Chef Hart said that the commission would want to plant some of them and grow bags to make transplanting them easier in the future. Yorktown readies for Arbor Day SEE GREEN PAGE 6 GREEN FROM PAGE 4
PAGE 6 – YORKTOWN NEWS THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2023 Receiver of Taxes 914-962-5722 x212 363 Underhill Avenue 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 Monday through Friday TOWN OF YORKTOWN Town Tax Bill for Year 2023 The Town taxes are due and must be paid no later than April 30, 2023. (Last day to pay without penalty). Please note that the bill was mailed on March 29, 2023. Please call the Tax Office if you have not received your bill. Payment options: ➢ Payment in person: Town Hall Hours 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Drop box (gray box) available in back by the Town Hall entrance. ➢ Payment by mail Please be sure that all envelopes are postmarked by an official United States Post Office no later than April 30, 2023. ➢ On-line check payments Please refer to the “Tax Receiver” website at www.yorktownny.org to make payments on-line. Taxes must be postmarked no later than April 30, 2023 LIVE MUSIC FOOD TRUCKS + BEER INFLATABLES FOR KIDS BASKET BALL CHALLENGE FOOD DRIVE Commerce Street Proceeds to benefit local youth sports and community service organizations. RAIN DATE: Sunday, April 30 yorktownfamjam.com friday APRIL 28 4-8pm Saturday APRIL 29 12-8pm LIVE MUSIC FOOD TRUCKS + BEER INFLATABLE CHALLENGE COURSE YOUTH SPORTS EVENTS BYO CHAIR Commerce Street Saturday April 30 4-10 pm FUN FOR ALL Proceeds to benefit local Yorktown sports and community service organizations. RAIN DATE: Sunday, MAY 1 yorktownfamjam.com FLYER 8.5x11 FamJam_07.indd 1 4/6/22 1:02 PM animal rescue. For more informastion, call 914-734-2989. Feeding Westchester MOBILE FOOD PANTRY Thursday, May 4, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. is specialized 26-foot refrigerated truck brings a “market on wheels” to underserved communities so that fresh, nutritious foods can be delivered directly to those who need it. To be held at Shrub Oak Memorial Park, located on Sunnyside Street in Shrub Oak. For more information, visit https://feeding westchester.org/our-work/ Knights of Columbus Fr. LaFarge Council 4012 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES e Fr. LaFarge Council provides volunteer hours at Special Olympic events during the year, conducts Catholic Citizen contests in three local schools, and participates in the Yorktown Clean Up Campaigns. If you can spare a few hours a month to do charitable work or to raise funds for charitable e orts and would like to share comradeship with other Catholic gentlemen in Yorktown, please consider joining the Knights of Columbus. e Knights are dedicated to the principles of charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism. For information go to KofC4012.org, contact Rich Wol (rjwol 76@ hotmail.com), or join online at KofC.org and click the “Join Us” button and enter 4012 in the “Preferred Council” blank. Telehealth Intervention Programs for Seniors (TIPS) Mondays, 9 to 11:30 a.m. TIPS has been in the forefront of the national telehealth movement. Westchester County continues to lead the way in developing best practices that help seniors age successfully in their homes and communities. Senior’s vital signs – speci - cally their pulse, weight, oxygen blood level and blood pressure – are measured using computers and other equipment. at data is then transmitted to telehealth nurses who review it remotely. If the tests show cause for immediate concern, the nurse will contact the seniors, their caregivers or primary care physicians directly. Each senior leaves the session with a “TIPS Sheet,” a comprehensive assessment that includes their results of their vital sign tests, an explanation of what the results mean, and, if needed, other relevant information such as referrals. Held at the Yorktown Community and Cultural Center located at 1974 Commerce St., Yorktown. Virtual Support Groups Support groups for women with breast and ovarian cancers have been transitioned to virtual platforms. Virtual groups are accessible to women from the comfort of their homes, regardless of where they live. All groups are open to new members as well as past participants. Advance registration is required by calling 914-962-6402 or 800- 532-4290. Support Connection’s Peer Counselors are also available for individual counseling and assistance via phone and email. Call 800-532-4290, or submit an online request at supportconnection.org BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER e 28th annual Yorktown Lions Club Summer Concert Series will bring six shows to Yorktown this summer beginning on July 9. e concerts will begin at 6 p.m. at Jack DeVito Veterans Memorial Field in Yorktown Heights. “ e Lions concerts have been a part of the Yorktown community since 1994,” said Ed Lachterman, Concert Committee Chairman. “It is an absolute honor to be the chair of our concert committee going on eight years now. To be able to work with my fellow Lions bringing this event to Yorktown each year is simply amazing.” is year’s concert series is dedicated to the Memory of Jake Arcara of the Yorktown Highway Department and Captain Kenneth Sgroi of the Yorktown Police Department. “We are celebrating our 28th season, only missing the summer of Covid, and the support from the community gets stronger and stronger each year,” said Lachterman. “Anyone interested in supporting the Lions can go to our website.” New to the concert series this year will be the collection of nonperishable, non-expired food at each concert. e Yorktown Lions will donate all the collected food to local pantries. CONCERT SCHEDULE July 9: Rusty Spur July 16: e Jersey Tenors July 23: Back to the Garden 1969, A Tribute to Woodstock Aug. 6: RockSteady Dance Band Aug. 20: Group De Jour Aug. 27: Military Tribute Concert with Jessica Lynn - Concert will start at 5 p.m. with special guests Alyssa Martin and e Golden Apple Chorus Yorktown Lions Club announces shows for 28th Summer Concert Series GREEN FROM PAGE 5
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Around 600 people were in attendance at the dinner including nearly half of the Yorktown Police Department, according to Noble. “I am humbled and honored to be chosen as the Westchester B.L.U.E. Vanguard Award recipient,” Noble told Yorktown News. “While I am being singled out as the recipient, this is really a Yorktown Police Department award. Our agency as a whole embodies the professionalism, leadership and empathy mantra of Westchester B.L.U.E.” e Westchester B.L.U.E. Foundation was established in 2011 by active and retired members of the law enforcement community. e purpose and mission of the foundation is to aid active and retired police o cers and their families in times of crisis, illness, dealing with tragedy, death, substance abuse, suicide, or are in nancial need. According to a proclamation presented to Noble by the Town Board on Nov. 22, the Vanguard Award is given to a law enforcement o cer who continuously demonstrates true leadership, guidance, empathy, and holds true to the ideals consistent with the mission of Westchester B.L.U.E. “He’s been a tremendous leader in our community,” Supervisor Matt Slater explained. “ e police department is a re ection of you, and that is why it continues to be seen as the best in the state, being recognized as the best by the State of New York time and time again.” Noble emphasized that he does not consider this to be an individual award. He said that without the Yorktown Police Department family and his own family, that award night would not have happened for him. “I am blessed to work with just amazing men and women at Yorktown PD, and this is their award not mine,” Noble said. Noble also said that the best part of his work day is going home to his wife Eleana. “Nothing for me happens without her,” said Noble. “When I do get to go home from work, I enjoy going home every day and being with her.” Hail to the chief! Noble honored with Vanguard Award PHOTO COURTESY OF ROBERT NOBLE Chief Noble (second from right), his wife Eleana (center), and his three kids at the charity dinner BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER Donuts might be dunked at a new location in Yorktown soon. A new Dunkin’ establishment was discussed to take over vacant property at 3735 Compond Road. e 3,069 square foot Dunkin’ drive thru had completed its pre-preliminary application and met with the planning board on Nov. 14. SDML, the company proposing the project, gave its initial presentation, received comments on two potential layout options, discussed zoning compliance and next steps. According to the presentation, the Dunkin’ will potentially operate from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Richard Fon, chairman of the Dunkin’ and Chipotle to Yorktown? SEE DUNKIN’ PAGE 2 Vol. 11 No. 38 Thursday, December 8, 2022 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 31 CLASSIFIEDS 30 LEGAL NOTICES 30 LEISURE 26 OBITUARIES 8 OPINION 10 SPORTS 20 TOWN GREEN 6 Visit TapIntoYorktown.net for the latest news. PHOTO: SOPHIA CASELNOVA BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER Decisions for Underhill Farm are still in the works. At the Planning Board meeting on Nov. 14, the board addressed the concerns and status of the Underhill Farm project. e project has been in progress since 2020 and proposes the development of 148 housing units, recreational amenities, and 11,000 square feet of retail space. e 148 units would be made up of 52 townhouse units, 32 condominiums, and 64 apartments. Of the 148 units, 118 are planned to be “senior friendly.” e board took time to “set the record” and update the public on the steps being taken and the work the board has been doing. At this point, the board has not yet made a determination about the impact statement, but they have the opportunity to do so as they continue to work through the information presented to them. e board has not made a determination on signi cance as required under SEQRA and is still in the environmental review stage of the environmental assessment form (EAF) and other pertinent information. “It’s not that we have made decisions to avoid an environmental impact statement and issue a positive declaration or not, we’re not at that point Planning Board provides update on Underhill Farm Light the night! Yorktown was glowing with festive spirit as the community welcomed the holiday season at the Electric Lights Parade on Dec. 3! See more photos from this electrifying evening on page 16! 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Thursday, December 8, 2022 PHOTO: SOPHIA CASELNOVA have the opportunity to do so as they continue to work through the information presented to e board has not made a determination on signi cance as required under SEQRA and is still in the environmental review stage of the environmental assessment form (EAF) and other pertinent information. “It’s not that we have made decisions to avoid an environmental impact statement and issue a positive declaration or not, we’re not at that point Planning Board provides update on Underhill Farm Light the night! Yorktown was glowing with festive spirit as the community welcomed the holiday season at the Electric Lights Parade on Dec. 3! See more photos from this electrifying evening on page 16! SEE UNDERHILL PAGE 6 $40 OFF Set OF 4 TIRES ON TOP OF ANY MANUFACTURES REBATES must be installed at Ozzy’s Auto OZZY'S GOODYEAR AUTO CLINIC IT AIN’T JUST TIRES With this coupon. $2 hazardous material disposal fee. Most Vehicles. See store for more details. Not valid with other offers or prior services. Expires 12/23/22 Go to localflavor.com for more coupons $39.95 Conventional Motor oil with filter, FREE tire rotation, FREE 12-Point Safety Inspection ehicles. Not Vol. 11 No. 40 Thursday, December 22, 2022 CLASSIFIEDS 30 HEALTH & WELLNESS 20 LEGAL NOTICES 30 LEISURE 29 OPINION 10 SPORTS 24 TOWN GREEN 2 Shrub Oak Tree pg 3 ILLUMINATE Visit TapIntoYorktown.net for the latest news. BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER Two local organizations that have been waging separate, but parallel and equally passionate, campaigns in the war against substance misuse are joining forces. Drug Crisis in Our Backyard, a nonpro t o ering education and resources for folks struggling with addiction, was started in 2012 by Putnam County residents Susan and Steve Salomone and Somers residents Carol Christiansen and her late husband, Lou. Each couple lost a beloved son to the opioid epidemic in 2012. Erik Christiansen was a detective with the New York City Police Department. In 2011, he was prescribed oxycodone for a back injury and became addicted to painkillers. A year later, the 28-year-old was found dead of a heroin overdose. Justin Salomone, a 2001 Mahopac High School graduate and gifted guitarist, had battled addiction for several years. He started smoking marijuana in high school and later moved onto stronger drugs in college. He was 29 when he succumbed to what his parents call an “insidious disease.” But instead of retreating into grief and anger, the Christiansens and Salomones rallied, not only for themselves, but for other families. e grassroots advocates’ mission? To reduce the stigma associated with addiction, promote awareness, provide programs, resources, and support to struggling individuals and families, and be a catalyst for changes in laws that hold accountable organizations and medical institutions that perpetuate drug use through overprescription of opiates and other narcotics. Yorktown-based Alliance for Safe Kids was founded in 2002 and incorporated as a nonpro t in 2006. As a conduit for a partnership between all community stakeholders -- parents, teens, educators, law enforcement, government, medical professionals, businesses, faith leaders, and civic groups – ASK aims to arm youth with the tools they need to make healthy decisions and to encourage their families to get informed and stay involved. “By partnering with all areas of the community, we collectively strengthen the safety net that protects our youth,” ASK’s mission statement reads. Salomone, Drug Crisis in Our Backyard’s executive director, and ASK president and CEO Tricy Cushner of Yorktown met at Drug Crisis in Our Backyard’s rst public event. It was held Joining forces Drug Crisis in Our Backyard to partner with Alliance for Safe Kids SEE CRISIS PAGE 6 Yorktown welcomes Hanukkah e festival of lights began in Yorktown on Dec. 18 with a menorah lighting at Jack DeVito Veterans Memorial Field. e community sang songs and joined in blessings led by Rabbi Yehuda Heber. The community gathered with Rabbi Yehuda Heber of Chabad of Yorktown. PHOTO: SOPHIA CASELNOVA
PAGE 8 – YORKTOWN NEWS THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2023 BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER Relay for Life of Yorktown has kicked o its 18th relay season, themed around the Wizard of Oz. e event’s executive committee was joined by dozens at the Yorktown Elks Lodge on March 27. e 18th annual Relay for Life begins at 4 p.m. on June 9 at the Jack DeVito Veterans Memorial Field. Since its rst Relay, Yorktown has raised $2,759,682. “We are excited to build our event back this year,” said Kate Corsitto, the ACS Representative for the Relay for Life of Yorktown. “I felt the excitement and passion at our kicko event last night at the Elks Lodge in Yorktown! ank you to all the veteran teams and new teams that came out.” Ron Fedele, a cancer survivor, was a guest speaker at the event and told his story. e event’s fundraising goal is $100,000 and so far. a total of $13,630.75 has been raised as of press time. Donations can be made online at relayforlife.org/yorktownny The purple brick road Relay for Life kicks off in Yorktown 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 understand the difference between an irrevocable and a revocable trust? CALL NEW YORK’S ELDER LAW TEAM 914.948.1500
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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, APRIL 20, 2023 We are blessed to live in a community that continues to thrive and grow. e desire and demand to live in Yorktown continues to be at an all-time high because of our great schools, open spaces and a closeknit community. For the past two years, I have been privileged to serve as the Town Board liaison to the Planning Board, which has provided me with a great education on the process by which many development applications must go through. We are lucky to have a respected and experienced sta within the Town’s Planning Department and an equally impressive Planning Board, which follows the approval process to the letter of the law and are passionate for their work. Recently, there has been some exciting progress on some important projects for our community. e Weyant Project, which is located adjacent to the Roma Building in the Heights Hamlet, broke ground last month after a multi-year review and approval process on the local and state levels. is project was originally proposed in 2018, has transcended multiple administrations, and was formally approved by the Town Board in 2022 after an extensive review by the Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Transportation. In 2018, a Mini Master Plan was developed because at the time there were plans to also raise e Roma Building in conjunction with the current Weyant Project. Unfortunately, the Roma Building project has presently stalled, but the plans are now in place to make the necessary improvements to the Heights Hamlet once the property owner is ready. Circling back to the Weyant Project, and because of its location, which abuts state roads, it requires Department of Transportation (DOT) approval. e project also included some land dedication, which further delays groundbreaking e orts as it lengthens the DOT process considerably. But what is the Weyant project? Briefly, the Weyant project started out as 36 rental units under the original builder John DeVito, then transitioned into townhomes and currently the approval is set for 23 in total. e entire development is set on 2.6 acres and requires more than 200 trees to be replanted. Since the project started, I have received many calls asking if the project is low-income and how a ordable housing will impact developments being considered in Yorktown. ere are considerable variations, as I have heard, about this topic and I would like to set the record straight. ere is NO mandate in Yorktown that requires low-income housing as part of new developments. A typical “Set Aside Law” would mandate that a developer dedicate a portion of units in a proposed development as a ordable. Let me state once again that Yorktown DOES NOT have such a law, nor do we have such a mandate. As such, all the units at e Weyant will be market rate townhomes. at being said, a developer wishing to build a ordable housing units in Yorktown may do so by their own accord and such projects have always been treated in the same like and manner and would be subject to the same approval processes that any project would be. Diversifying our housing stock has been an acknowledged objective by many town leaders. We must nd ways to help our young families, empty-nesters and seniors nd a ordable ways to stay in our community. With more exciting projects on the horizon, we are on our way towards achieving this goal while following the law and protecting the cornerstones of our amazing community. Sergio Esposito is a councilman on the Yorktown Town Board. Exciting progress on important developments in town I was extremely hesitant to fully embrace the digital age. e rst problem was its complexity. I struggled to gure out how the heck to maneuver within this brave new world. I still nd it di cult to do the simplest task, like virtually “signing” a document or, more basically, operating my multiple TV controllers. e second issue is my concern about privacy, which was stoked years ago by a good friend. She claimed to have worked for the government. She warned me that I had no idea how dangerously vulnerable we are in this new digital age. I mentally led away her warning as a modern version of the paranoia that led people many years ago to avoid banks while stu ng their life savings in a mattress. Over time, after several friends’ Facebook accounts were hacked and after receiving bogus emails from relatives claiming to be stranded in distant lands and in need of funds to be wired immediately for bail or transportation or whatever, I began to reconsider the validity of my friend’s ominous warning. en I read Nicole Perlroth’s brilliant book, “ is Is How ey Tell Me e World Ends.” Now I look at my mattress in a whole new light. “ is Is How ey Tell Me the World Ends” takes us on Perlroth’s amazing journey involving cyber weapons, underground markets and state-sanctioned cyberattacks. She, like my old friend, sternly warns us of the West’s ese are scary times indeed JAMES MARTORANO MY PERSPECTIVE SEEMARTORANO PAGE 11 SERGIO ESPOSITO GUEST COLUMNIST
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Perlroth provides rsthand accounts of interviews with cyber arms dealers, corporate security specialists, and even some of the nation’s top spies. She brings us, kicking and screaming, into her world of seedy underworld hackers and states exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities and waging war around the globe. In short, this wonderful book, which is written like a spy novel, explores the world of cyber warfare. e author methodically examines the history of cyber-attacks and the people behind them. To say it’s an eye opener is an understatement. An interesting example of cyber espionage is Russia’s merciless cyber attack on Ukraine in 2017. Ukraine, and its electricity, phones, internet, everything you can think of, was attacked, hacked and brought to its knees. What saved Ukraine from total cyber destruction was what makes our situation in the United States so perilous; they were not fully automated. We, on the other hand, have bought into the new age completely. As Perlroth so accurately states, “In the United States, though, convenience was everything; it still is. We were plugging anything we could into the internet, at a rate of 127 devices a second. We had bought into Silicon Valley’s promise of a frictionless society. ere wasn’t a single area of our lives that wasn’t touched by the web. We could now control our entire lives, economy, and grid via a remote web control. And we had never paused to think that, along the way, we were creating the world’s largest attack surface.” Our so called “attack surface” is extremely susceptible to an attack from what is known as “zero-days.” A zero-day is an e cient, deadly, and all-encompassing computer virus that, when released, can completely uncover virtually all information about the intended target. Your phone, your location, your bank account, your entire life can be exposed. For the past 20 years, the United States, utilizing classi cation levels and nondisclosure agreements, was viewed as the dominant hoarder of zero-days technology. Our government paid millions to hackers to keep fatal computer programs under control. But over time, says Perlroth, we lost control. Now “zero-days” are in the hands of hostile nations and mercenaries who couldn’t care less if your life savings are drained, your clean water is contaminated, or your nuclear plants melt down. Why haven’t we been warned about zero-days? For years, Perlroth explains, intelligence agencies have rationalized that it was in our national interest to keep the danger on a clandestine level. e government hoped it could neutralize the threat. Also, they didn’t want to cause mass panic. In Perlroth’s opinion, the government forgot how inextricably connected we all are. Digital vulnerability a ects every one of us. e barrier between the physical and digital is thin indeed. According to the experts, everything can be intercepted. EVERYTHING means your personal data, our intellectual property, our chemical factories, our nuclear plants, even our cyberweapons. Our infrastructure is completely virtualized and, as such, 100% vulnerable. e potential for sabotage has never been greater than it is today. What can we do? e rst step in solving a problem is recognizing that it exists. Perlroth argues that organizations are lax in taking the necessary steps to protect themselves and that the government needs to commit more resources into cyber defense. Addressing our digital predicament will involve di cult compromises to our national security, to our economy, to the daily conveniences we take for granted. She suggests that step two is to lock down the security code that protects our vital information. We must reinvent our internet security. at reinvention would start with an understanding of why vulnerabilities exist in the rst place. She says, “today, most software developers and companies still do the bare minimum, testing code only to make sure it works. Security engineers need to be brought in from the start to conduct sanity checks, to vet original code and any code borrowed from third parties.” Perlroth writes that, for step three, the United States must reestablish a national cybersecurity coordinator (which was foolishly and dangerously eliminated in 2018). It’s critical that someone in the White House is coordinating a national cybersecurity strategy and dealing directly with a government response to cyberattacks and cyber threats. And nally, step four, we must pass laws with real teeth that mandate that companies substantially upgrade their internet protections. For example, it is essential that, in their critical infrastructure, companies refrain from using old, unsupported software; that they conduct regular penetration tests; that they don’t reuse manufacturers’ passwords, and that they turn on multifactor authentication. I am now convinced that we will never be resistant to cyber-attacks, or foreign disinformation campaigns for that matter, unless we establish awareness and preparedness that we are far from achieving as of today. Our schools must provide our younger generation with the tools to navigate safely in the digital age. Our vital personal information and our ability to maintain our democracy hang in the balance. And while they’re at it, can someone teach me how to use all my TV remotes?
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THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2023 OPINION YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 13 BANNING BABY When it comes to song lyrics, in the case of Miley’s and Dolly’s ditty “Rainbowland,” it would seem the shoe’s now on the other foot for those who deem the tune unfit for first-graders. Some of the same people found it absurd a few years ago when there were cries that evergreen 1944 pop song “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” should be banned from radio playlists because its lyrics could be considered code words for sexual assault. If the spirit’s willing, you can read anything nefarious into almost anything. Just goes to show: cancel culture is non-partisan. People on both sides of the political spectrum wield it as a weapon to hammer home their prejudicial point of view, even as they chastise the other side for doing the exact same thing. The result is that the specious arguments waged by cancel culture warriors left and right end up canceling out each other. There are no winners, and the singular loser is a society where ideas that should freely flourish in sunlight instead are banished by the narrowest of benighted minds. As for the sanctity of reading material, the obvious question to ask someone who advocates banning a book is whether they’ve read it – in its entirety. An even better question to ask that same ban fan is “What books have you read lately?” No matter how they respond, their answer is bound to speak volumes. Bruce can be seen in a wacky one-act called “Dream Lover” at Westchester libraries this spring, including April 29 at Harrison Library (3 p.m.) and May 13 at Croton Freee Library (7 p.m.). From June 2-4, he will play the title role in “Tuesdays with Morrie” for The Armonk Players at the Whippoorwill Theatre. All shows are free of charge. bruce@ aparpr.co; 914.275.6887. APAR FROM PAGE 12 BY JOSH SOMMERS GUEST COLUMNIST Underhill Farm will enhance Yorktown Heights’ future by providing several solutions to community issues. Underhill Farm, on the former Soundview Preparatory School property, would offer a park-like walkable community with townhomes, condominiums and apartments. The campus would include public walking trails, ponds and open space, and 17,000 square feet of retail and office space. The property would return to tax rolls after three decades and generate $1 million in annual tax revenue. There is far too much misinformation regarding the development. Here are the facts regarding Underhill Farm’s benefits and amenities: •Underhill Farm will restore the Underhill House to its 19th-century elegance. The first floor will have retail/office space and possibly a restaurant. The second and third floors will host office space. • Underhill Farm will fund traffic improvements for the Route 118-Underhill Avenue intersection. These upgrades, at long last, will alleviate the congestion plaguing drivers during peak travel times. The intersection will be safer, more efficient and more pedestrian-friendly. The upgrades also will surpass what’s required to address vehicular additions from the new Underhill Farm community. Underhill Farm is contributing over 50% of the estimated cost of improvements, but generating less than 5% of the traffic at the intersection. Since 2019, there have been 27 accidents there. This includes 10 during 2019, an alarming rate of almost one a month, and there already have been two this year (as of March 13, 2023). • Underhill Farm will construct a road to the adjacent Beaver Ridge Apartments to provide improved access for emergency vehicles. Underhill Farm also will provide 30 parking spaces for a new senior center and Parks & Recreation office. If there’s no new parking, the building for the senior center and Parks & Recreation office will not be built. • Underhill Farm’s housing plans align with New York State’s new Housing Compact, calling for building 800,000 housing units in the next decade. Underhill Farm will have apartments, condominiums and townhouse options for seniors and younger families. • The project aligns with Yorktown Heights’ Overlay District, which encourages economic development and permits an increase in housing diversity through construction of multi-family housing. Underhill Farm recently submitted an Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) to the Town of Yorktown as part of the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act process. The EAF outlines Underhill Farm’s compatibility with surrounding land uses, how it will increase housing options and drive tax revenue. It also says that dilapidated outbuildings on the property are not historically significant. Underhill Farm will be a vibrant development. All solutions will amplify economic opportunity, pride, tax revenue and quality of life. Josh Sommers is a project spokesman for Underhill Farm. Learn more at UnderhillFarm.com. Project would bring several solutions to Yorktown UNDERHILL FARM Annual Penny Social
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Aside from normalizing a catastrophe of Biblical proportions, it distracts us from focusing on climate change itself. Nature will deal out its own justice to each and every one of us, and our children and grandchildren. If you want to do something, contact Congressman Mike Lawler and tell him we need real action, not more talk. And follow up. -Jim McKean Yorktown Heights Suggestions to complement ethics column Dear Editor, Having just finished a three-year term on the Yorktown Board Ethics this past December, I would like to comment on the excellent Glass, Noonan and Siegel article (“Yorktown needs a transparent ethics law,” April 13, Page 13) on the need for transparency in ethics and offer two additional suggestions crucial for a functioning ethics law. The reason towns have a code of ethics is to prevent corruption by putting procedures in place to ensure that employees, elected and appointed officials don’t have conflicts of interest. They need to work for us and not for their own interests or the interests of developers, contractors or others doing business with the town. To enforce this, the Board of Ethics is charged with reviewing annual disclosure statements, which are required to be filled out by key employees and officials. The Board of Ethics submits a report to the Town Board detailing any violations of the ethics law. This report must be made public each year to ensure that possible violations of the ethics law are corrected. It should be noted, the actual disclosure statements are not seen by elected officials or employees. They are only seen by the Ethics Board when it meets to review them. I also agree that the report of investigations conducted by the Board of Ethics must be made public. Transparency is essential. There are, however, two additional suggestions to amend the law I would add based upon my service. First, in the case where the Ethics Board has determined that there is sufficient evidence to warrant a formal investigation, that investigation should be conducted by a previously identified non-partisan law firm with trained investigators. The citizens appointed to the Board of Ethics simply don’t have the training, nor do they have the expertise to conduct a competent investigation that is warranted when important issues and people’s reputations are on the line. And given the board members’ other obligations, it might be difficult to find time for the investigation, leading to investigations needlessly taking many months. Second, we should take another look at who is appointed to the Board of Ethics. Of the members I served with, two resigned their positions on the Board of Ethics to serve on the Town Board and a third member has expressed an interest in running for the Town Board. Though I have the highest regard for these people as individuals, in the best interests of avoiding the appearance of a conflict of interest, we should appoint members who don’t have aspirations to serve on the Town Board. Members running for the Town Board should be required to take a leave of absence from the Ethics Board. Given the level of responsibility entrusted to members of the Board of Ethics, their appointment should be a two-step public process. Step one: the nominee should appear at a public Town Board meeting and asked basic questions: have you read and do you understand the Yorktown ethics law, are you prepared to enforce it as written, do you intend to serve the full three-year term? The public should be given the opportunity to comment. Step two: the Town Board votes on the nominee at the next meeting. The citizens of Yorktown deserve an ethics law that works in practice as well as on paper. It is time for the Town Board to open hearings on needed amendments to the ethics law. -Larry Kilian Yorktown Heights LETTERS SEE LETTERS PAGE 15
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PAGE 18 – YORKTOWN NEWS THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2023 BY MIKE SABINI CONTRIBUTING WRITER No championships are won in April, but if a team could make an early season statement, it was certainly the way Yorktown did by overcoming a two-goal, fourthquarter de cit in a 9-8 victory at John Jay-Cross River on Friday (4/14). “It’s a great feeling to come back on any team, especially such a great program like John Jay,” said Yorktown’s Jack Duncan (4G, 2A). “I’m just so proud of this team.” Freshman Gianluca Marchini scored the game-winner with just 55.5 seconds remaining in the contest, assisted by Duncan. “I was on the left side when Duncan caught the ball,” said Marchini, who also had an assist. “I saw an open lane and cut through the middle. Jack found me through tra c with a dime. I was able to handle the ball and put it into the back of the net. It felt great because I saw the opportunity and took advantage of it.” e game was a renewal of Section 1 boys lacrosse’s greatest rivalry, with Yorktown hosting and beating John Jay last year 10-9 in overtime, in the Section 1 Class B semi nals. e Wolves moved down to Class C this year for the postseason, so this will be the only meeting of the year between the two powerhouses. John Jay went up 2-0 before goals by Andrew Weissman (3G) and Duncan tied the game at 2-2 to end the rst quarter. Duncan later gave the Huskers a 3-2 advantage with 8:53 remaining before halftime. “ e rst one I was able to dodge from the top and get o a clean shot,” he said. “ e second one, Aidan Boyle (2A) had a nice pass to me, and I was able to nish.” John Jay retaliated with two goals to take a 4-3 lead at the half. e Wolves increased their advantage to 5-3 by scoring the rst goal in the second half, but two goals by Duncan tied the game at 5-5. “My third goal started o with Christopher Constantine (1A) winning a nice ground ball, then nding me for the goal,” Duncan said. “For my fourth goal, Aidan Boyle had another great look to me, and I was able to bury it. “Both goals felt fantastic, and I felt they really shifted the momentum in our favor.” John Jay scored the rst two goals of the fourth quarter, putting them up 7-5 before Weissman answered with a goal, cutting the Wolves’ lead to one. John Jay scored with 4:41 remaining in the game to go up 8-6 before Yorktown made its comeback. Goals by Weissman and Connor Fastiggi tied the game, setting up Marchini’s heroics. “It (the win) de nitely means a lot, it shows how we all buy in as a team and we play until the nal whistle,” Marchini said. Yorktown’s o ensive output was supported by solid defense, backed up by Hunter Mezzatesta’s 16 saves. “Our defense worked so hard to get the ball back to us,” Marchini said. “Hopefully, the team can build on this win for the rest of the season.” Chad Bowen (6 face-o s won) and Ryan Vogel (1A) also produced for the Huskers. Yorktown (2-2) also won at Scarsdale, 8-7, on Wednesday (4/12) when Duncan scored, o an assist by Boyle, with just 17.2 seconds left in the game. “It felt great to score the winner, especially in such a hard-fought game,” Duncan said. Good teamwork between Duncan (4G) and Boyle led to the game-winning goal. “On the last play, we got into our man up set and felt con dent about where the open looks would be. Aidan Boyle put an amazing feed right on my stick, which set me up for the shot to win it.” Justin Meyreles (2G), Jack Schietinger (1G), Constantine (1G), Vogel (1A), Marchini (1A), and Mezzatesta (15 saves) also produced against Scarsdale. “Winning that game was huge for us,” Duncan said. “Scarsdale is very talented team, and we expected a battle going in, but we just kept working as a group and were able to get the win.” Like the win at John Jay, the triumph at Scarsdale was also a big road victory. “I’m extremely proud of all my teammates, coaching sta and our dedicated fans that always come out to support us,” Duncan concluded. “It’s a nice win for our program.” Marchini and Duncan net game-winners Huskers make early-season statement Jack Schietinger looks for a teammate. Yorktown celebrates a comeback win over rival John Jay last Friday evening. Yorktown’s Ryan Vogel makes his move past John Jay’s Kyle Petschek. PHOTOS: ROB DIANTONIO Connor Fastiggi looks to rip a shot. BOYS LACROSSE ‘I’m just so proud of this team.’ Jack Duncan Yorktown Lacrosse
THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2023 SPORTS YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 19 BY MIKE SABINI CONTRIBUTING WRITER LAKELAND SOFTBALL (5-2) Nyack 8, Lakeland 0 Monday, Apr. 10 (Lakeland High School) Lakeland fell to Nyack 8-0, with Ryleigh Melendez (1-3), Liliana Aguirre (1-3), and Nicole Mautone (4 strikeouts, 7 hits, 3 earned runs) leading the Hornets. Tappan Zee 16, Lakeland 1 Wednesday, Apr. 12 (Tappan Zee High School) Melendez (3-4, run) and Maddy Panos (1-4, RBI) produced for Lakeland in its 16-1 loss to Tappan Zee in six innings. Lakeland 2, Somers 1 Friday, Apr. 14 (Primrose Elementary School) Mautone (0 earned runs, 5-hitter), Melendez (2-3, run), Amanda Cohen (2-3), Taryn Bruno (1-2, walk), and Aguirre (run, sacri ce) ignited Lakeland to a 2-1 victory against Somers. “Our defense was great today, and we got some key hits,” Mautone said. Lakeland 19, Poughkeepsie 0 Saturday, Apr. 15 (Lakeland High School) Lakeland defeated Poughkeepsie 19-0 in ve innings, led by Mautone ( fth win, 11 strikeouts, 1-hitter, 4-4, 5 RBI), Nikole Langan (2-3, 4 RBI), Arianna DeEsso (4 runs), Jenna Yazzetti (3 runs), Aguirre (3 runs), and Gianna Santini (3 runs). YORKTOWN SOFTBALL (2-5) Hen Hud 19, Yorktown 3 Wednesday, Apr. 12 (Yorktown High School) Vittoria Milizia (2 hits) and Bella Gomes (3 RBI) led Yorktown in its loss to the Sailors. Eastchester 13, Yorktown 7 Friday, Apr. 14 (Eastchester High School) Adrianna Albano (2-5, run), Eva Destito (3-4, 2 runs, 3 RBI, homer), Gomes (3-4, run, RBI), Alyssa McEniry (2-4, run), Jax Valle (2-4, run), and Katie Riordan (2-4, RBI) all delivered in Yorktown’s 13-7 loss to Eastchester. YORKTOWN BASEBALL (5-3) Yorktown 7, Somers 1 Monday, Apr. 10 (Granite Lakeland’s Mautone earns two wins YHS baseball, LHS fl ag football win twice Yorktown defeated Hendrick Hudson 8-1 on their Senior Night. PHOTO: SERGIO ESPOSITO VARSITY ROUNDUP SEE ROUNDUP PAGE 21 SCAN HERE FOR MORE INFO! 845-600-8004 | www.bellmech.com with BELL! into $avings WHAT IS A HEAT PUMP? Heat pumps will help you find the perfect balance of comfort and savings all year round, while reducing your carbon footprint. These all-in-one heating and air conditioning systems optimize the temperature throughout your home to use less energy, and can save you up to 30% on your cooling and heating costs. Don’t miss your chance to lock in rebates and incentives today— VALUED UP TO 50% of your Heat Pump project while program funding lasts… CALL NOW TO SEE IF YOU QUALIFY! $ 1,000 IN REBATES Heat Pump Hot Water Heater Call Us TODAY! 845-600-8004 UP TO EXP 4/30/23 Coupon must present at time of service. Cannot be combined with any other offer. $ 115 INSTANT REBATE Duct Cleaning into $avings Spring
PAGE 20 – YORKTOWN NEWS SPORTS THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2023 BY MIKE SABINI CONTRIBUTING WRITER Lakeland/Panas improved to 5-2 after a 12-4 victory against local rival/visiting Putnam Valley at Walter Panas High School on Saturday (4/15). Strong leadership by senior captains Kaelen Sieja and Celeste Pagliaroli, and junior captains Clare Warren and Isabel Kocaj, have helped the Rebels get off to their strong start. “There is a really good combination of personalities,” said Rebel coach Leah DiSisto, who’s assisted by Marissa DiSisto. “Their thought process is team-first. I have stressed that a lot and they are really taking hold of it. The captains are also really just trying to get everybody to work well together and have good attitudes toward each other. The bench is also really positive.” The Rebels jumped out to a 5-0 lead against Putnam Valley, with three of the goals coming from Warren. “Two of the goals came from really good passes from my teammate, Kaitlyn Wilkowski, so that was a big factor. Also our spacing on attack was really good,” Warren said. “We were working off each other.” After Putnam Valley scored its first goal, Mya Wilkowski, off an assist from Madalena DiMirco, gave the Rebels a 6-1 halftime advantage, and in the process energized the Lakeland/Panas’ sideline, which erupted after her score. “It was very big,” Warren said. “Whenever she scores, it’s a big momentum shift because everyone on the team loves her.” DiSisto attributes her team’s fast start against the Tigers to wanting to shake off its 8-6 loss at Pelham two days earlier. “They were coming back off of that loss the other day and came out with fire,” DiSisto said. “They knew that they needed to show something and get back in the swing of things. They came out strong.” Back-to-back goals by Kocaj put Lakeland/Panas up 9-1. “Honestly, I was trying to work and create opportunities for my team and I,” Kocaj said. “Like running, working my butt off, like everybody else. No matter what the score is, we are working hard, we are trying to push the ball, and just do everything we can.” Later on, Kocaj scored her third goal to make it 11-4. “It was really big because we needed something to shut them down and be able to slow down the ball. We were all working very hard, and we were tired. That hat trick really helped us be able to contain our energy for the rest of the game.” Kocaj (2A) said that the win meant a lot because the Rebels really worked hard for it. “This game helped us reflect and know what we need to do in the future.” Brooke Pizzarello (4G) and Katelyn Kuney (1G, 1A) contributed to the Rebels’ offensive effort as well. “It feels good,” Warren said. “Winning a home game is always fun, and we came out here and were able to keep our heads up.” Sieja (2 saves) and Valentina Mejia (1 save) backed up a strong defensive effort. “Our defense has been coming together a little bit more,” DiSisto said. “We have some strong defenders who are talking it up, who are really loud and good at directing. And Kaelen in goal is really good at directing. They are also learning to play better together and really just support each other. Team first.” Lakeland/Panas began the week with a 16-6 win versus visiting Pawling on Monday (4/10), paced by Pizzarello (5G), Kocaj (4G, 1A), Kaitlyn Wilkowski (1G, 3A), Anna Lemma (2G, 1A, first career varsity goal), Warren (2A), Ashley Glass (1G), Kuney (1G), DiMirco (1G), Mya Wilkowski (first career varsity goal), and Sieja (5 saves). Kocaj (2G), Pizzarello (2G), Kaitlyn Wilkowski (1G, 1A), Lily Whippo (1G), DiMirco (1A), and Sieja (13 saves) led the Rebels in their loss at Pelham. Rebels roll against Tigers L/P improves to 5-2 on season Panas’ Brooke Pizzarello looks to get off a shot. Kaelen Sieja makes the save. PHOTOS: ROB DIANTONIO Panas’ Isabel Kocaj makes her move. Lakeland/Panas’ Madalena DiMirco looks to escape a double team. GIRLS LACROSSE ‘They are also learning to play better together and really just support each other. Team first.’ Leah DiSisto Lakeland/Panas Lacrosse Coach
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PAGE 22 – YORKTOWN NEWS SPORTS THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2023 BY MIKE SABINI CONTRIBUTING WRITER Lakeland senior Dom Toscano has been on the Hornets’ varsity baseball squad since he got called up in his sophomore year. While mainly playing second base this spring, Toscano is versatile and can play almost anywhere in the in eld, and even the out eld if needed. Toscano earned All-League his junior year and is looking to make All-Section this spring. HOW OLD WERE YOU WHEN YOU STARTED PLAYING BASEBALL, AND WHAT GOT YOU STARTED? I started playing baseball when I was around seven years old because there was a eld right near my house that my dad would take me to. We would watch games and it really got me interested. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT BEING ON THE BASEBALL TEAM AT LAKELAND? e chemistry on the team this year is de nitely unmatched, and it’s a great environment to be around. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PREGAME RITUAL THAT YOU SHARE WITH YOUR TEAMMATES? My teammates and I like to get the speaker going, whether it’s on the bus or out on the eld, and it gets us ready for the game. DO YOU HAVE ANY GOALS FOR YOUR FINAL SEASON AT LAKELAND? Our team’s goal is de nitely to make a great run in the playo s and compete for a section title. WHO HAS BEEN YOUR BIGGEST ROLE MODEL OVER THE YEARS AND WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED FROM THEM? My biggest role model over the years has been my dad because he has taught me how to be a man, work hard, and that nothing in life comes easy, which motivates me to work hard. TELL US ONE THING ABOUT YOURSELF THAT NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW. I grew up in the Bronx and moved to Westchester when I was around 10 years old. DO YOU PLAN TO CONTINUE TO PLAY BASEBALL IN COLLEGE? I do not plan on continuing my baseball career in college, so senior year is de nitely an important year for me. DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU WANT TO STUDY IN COLLEGE? In college, I plan on studying computer and information sciences because it has been one of my great strengths, and I really enjoyed the high-school courses I took in this eld. WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE? My favorite professional athlete, ever since I was a kid, is Mike Piazza. I have always looked up to and strived to be like him. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MUSIC TO LISTEN TO WHILE WARMING UP FOR A GAME? Personally, I enjoy country, but the rest of the guys on the team listen to rap, so that’s our pregame music. IF YOU COULD HAVE ONE SUPERPOWER, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Invisibility, because I could get away with anything and it would make life much easier. IF YOU COULD PICK ONE PLACE TO VISIT ON VACATION THAT YOU HAVE NEVER BEEN TO, WHERE WOULD YOU GO? I would love to go to Italy with my family, because it’s the one place on our bucket list to visit and my whole family is very Italian. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE FOOD TO EAT BEFORE A GAME? Before games I will not eat too much because then I play sluggish, so I I will go to a protein bar and a Red Bull. BEST PLACE TO EAT IN YORKTOWN? Salsa Fresca. I can eat there almost every day. WHAT IS THE GO-TO APP ON YOUR PHONE? Text, because my girlfriend likes to talk every second I’m not at baseball. FOR A YOUNG ATHLETE GROWING UP IN THE LAKELAND DISTRICT, WHAT WOULD YOU TELL THEM ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE OF BEING PART OF THE BASEBALL TEAM AND WHY TO PLAY FOR THEM? Lakeland Baseball is more than just a baseball team, it’s a family. If you are a sel sh player and just worry about your own stats, do not play for this team. It is more than just baseball, and we bring our hearts out on the eld. LHS senior provides versatility to baseball squad Lakeland senior Dom Toscano is aiming for All-Section this spring. FILE PHOTO: ROB DIANTONIO ATHLETE domSPOTLIGHT toscano be a man, work hard, and that nothing in life comes easy, which motivates me to work hard. TELL US ONE THING ABOUT YOURSELF THAT NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW. I grew up in the Bronx and moved to Westchester when I was around 10 years old. DO YOU PLAN TO CONTINUE TO PLAY BASEBALL IN I do not plan on continuing my baseball career in college, so senior year is de nitely an important year for me. DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU WANT TO STUDY IN In college, I plan on studying computer and information sciences because it has been one of my great strengths, and I really enjoyed the high-school courses WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE? My favorite professional athlete, ever since I was a kid, is Mike Piazza. I have always looked up to and strived to be WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MUSIC TO LISTEN TO WHILE WARMING UP FOR A GAME? Personally, I enjoy country, but the rest of the guys on the team listen to rap, so that’s our preIF YOU COULD HAVE ONE SUPERPOWER, WHAT Invisibility, because I could get away with anything and it would make life much easier. IF YOU COULD PICK ONE PLACE TO VISIT ON Italian. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE FOOD TO EAT BEFORE A GAME? Before games I will not eat too much because then I play sluggish, so I I will go to a protein bar and a Red Bull. BEST PLACE TO EAT IN YORKTOWN? Salsa Fresca. I can eat there almost every day. WHAT IS THE GO-TO APP ON YOUR PHONE? Text, because my girlfriend likes to talk every second I’m not at baseball. FOR A YOUNG ATHLETE GROWING UP IN THE LAKELAND DISTRICT, WHAT WOULD YOU TELL THEM ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE OF BEING PART OF THE BASEBALL TEAM AND WHY TO PLAY FOR THEM? Lakeland Baseball is more than just a baseball team, it’s a family. If you are a sel sh player and just worry about your own stats, do not play for this team. It is more than just baseball, and we bring our hearts out on the eld. versatility to baseball squad Lakeland senior Dom Toscano is aiming for All-Section this spring. FILE PHOTO: ROB DIANTONIO ATHLETE domSPOTLIGHT toscano Lakeland Baseball is more than just a baseball team, it’s a family.’ Dom Toscano Lakeland Baseball Senior
THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2023 SPORTS YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 23 Yorktown scored one run each in the first and second innings to go up 2-0, before its five-run outburst in the fifth, to go up 7-0. Somers 14, Yorktown 4 Wednesday, Apr. 12 (Somers High School) Patrissi (2-3, double, run, RBI) and Pace (2-3, run, stolen base) led Yorktown in its 14-4 setback to Somers. Yorktown 8, Hen Hud 1 Friday, Apr. 14 (Granite Knolls Park) The Huskers celebrated their senior night with a victory against Hendrick Hudson, with seniors Koch (2-4, run, RBI, 2 stolen bases), Pace, Nouel Gil, Jack Esposito, Niko Distasio, Brad Garrity, Joe Lanza, Thomas Shkreli, and Chris Renzo being honored before the game. White (2-3, double, triple, RBI) and A.J. Solla (2-3) also recorded two-hit games with Owen Mooney (6 innings, 3 hits, 1 earned run, 1 strikeout) winning on the mound. Ketcham 7, Yorktown 2 Saturday, Apr. 15 (Roy C. Ketcham High School) Yorktown fell to Dutchess County squad Ketcham. LAKELAND BASEBALL (0-7) John Jay-CR 2, Lakeland 0 Monday, Apr. 10 (Lakeland High School) John Jay-Cross River’s Nick Fassert pitched a no-hitter, striking out 12, in the Wolves’ victory against the Hornets. Lakeland’s Anthony Sabatello stood out as well, pitching a complete game, allowing just one earned run and six hits, while striking out four. Mahopac 7, Lakeland 3 Tuesday, Apr. 11 (Lakeland High School) Lakeland fell to Mahopac 7-3, with Ramzi Done (6 innings pitched, 3 earned runs, 7 hits, 6 strikeouts), Dom Toscano (2-4, triple, RBI, run), Sergio Hormazabal (2-3, RBI, double), and Anthony DeCesare (1-4, double, RBI) doing the job for the Hornets. John Jay-CR 12, Lakeland 7 Wednesday, Apr. 12 (John Jay High School) Logan Crilly (3-4, 2 homers, 5 RBI, 2 runs) starred in the Hornets’ loss to John Jay. Somers 11, Lakeland 2 Friday, Apr. 14 (Somers High School) Lakeland fell to Somers, with Anthony Frobose (2-3, RBI) and DeCesare (1-3, double, RBI) leading the Hornets. LAKELAND GIRLS FLAG FOOTBALL (5-1) Panas 12, Lakeland 6 Tuesday, Apr. 11 (Walter Panas High School) Deanna Lage (TD pass), Samantha Del Ponte (TD reception), Samantha Moscati (6 tackles), and Haley Santucci (interception) paced Lakeland in its 12-6 setback to sister school Walter Panas. “I don’t think the score of our game against Panas truly showed how strong of a group we are this year,” Lage said. “As a team, we did a lot to prepare for that game and they just capitalized on our mistakes. I’m excited to play them again and I think it will be an awesome rematch.” The rematch is scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday, May 5 at Lakeland. Lakeland 26, Tappan Zee 0 Wednesday, April 12 (Lakeland High School) Lage (2 TD passes), Nichole Ljuljic (TD pass), Gabby Santini (TD reception), Laura Macdonald (TD reception), Grace Nugent (TD reception), Moscati (4 tackles), and Del Ponte (2 interceptions, 1 returned for a TD) enabled Lakeland to bounce back with a 26-0 ROUNDUP FROM PAGE 21 SEE ROUNDUP PAGE 24 Ryleigh Melendez hustles to third base. PHOTO: ROB DIANTONIO Prepare for power outages today WITH A HOME STANDBY GENERATOR $0 MONEY DOWN + LOW MONTHLY PAYMENT OPTIONS Contact a Generac dealer for full terms and conditions *To qualify, consumers must request a quote, purchase, install and activate the generator with a participating dealer. Call for a full list of terms and conditions. REQUEST A FREE QUOTE CALL NOW BEFORE THE NEXT POWER OUTAGE (844) 536-2370 FREE 7-Year Extended Warranty* – A $695 Value! Switch & Save Up to $250/Year On Your Talk, Text and Data Plan! © 2023 Consumer Cellular Inc. Terms and Conditions subject to change. New service activation on approved credit. Cellular service is not available in all areas and is subject to system limitations. Half the cost savings based on the cost of Consumer Cellular’s single-line, 5GB data plan with unlimited talk and text compared to the lowest cost single line post-paid publicly o ered by all major wireless carriers, August 2022. Savings calculation is based on a comparison of Consumer Cellular’s average customer invoice to the average cost of single-line entry-level plans o ered by the major U.S. wireless carriers as of May 2022. For J.D. Power 2023 Wireless Customer Care Value Mobile Virtual Network Operator Study award information, visit jdpower.com/awards. CALL CONSUMER CELLULAR 877-427-0320 AWARDED BY J.D. POWER 14 TIMES IN A ROW “#1 in Customer Service among Value MVNOs.” 14x NATIONWIDE COVERAGE EXACT SAME PREMIUM COVERAGE As the Major Carriers for Up to Half the Cost
PAGE 24 – YORKTOWN NEWS SPORTS THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2023 win versus Tappan Zee. “Against Tappan Zee we really just played our game,” Lage said. “Losing (at Panas) only pushed each and every one of us to work harder. We fixed our mistakes and were able to confidently secure a win.” Lakeland 19, Eastchester 13 Friday, Apr. 14 (Eastchester High School) Del Ponte (5 catches, 1 receiving TD), Lage (TD pass), Santucci (receiving TD), Ljuljic (TD pass, defensive TD interception), Santini (interception), and Moscati (9 tackles) ignited Lakeland to a win. YORKTOWN GIRLS LACROSSE (6-0) Yorktown 12, Scarsdale 6 Thursday, Apr. 13 (Scarsdale High School) Yorktown defeated Scarsdale 12-6, paced by Alex Scialdone (3G, 2A), Brie Gaccino (4G), Gianna Altimari (3G), Ava Cuneen (2G), Annie Cuneen (1A), and Maggie Appelle (9 saves). “I thought our defense and goaltending was very strong today, and offensively we were all individually confident and confident in each other as well,” Gaccino said. “Last year, we had a slow start to the season, but it’s behind us. The only time we think about it is to motivate us and to keep moving forward. This year, we have so much talent all over the field, we work so well together and trust each other.” LAKELAND/PANAS BOYS LACROSSE (2-4) Rye 11, Lakeland/Panas 5 Tuesday, Apr. 11 (Lakeland High School) Kyle Gallagher (2G), Thomas Kuney (1G, 1A), Oban Rader (1G), Vinny Savastano (1G), Michael DiCioccio (1A), Bubba Baumeister (1A), and Dartmouth commit K.C. Bryan (15 saves) produced for the Rebels in their loss to two-time defending Section 1 Class B champion Rye. Mercer Island 6, Lakeland/Panas 5 Friday, Apr. 14 (Lakeland High School) Gallagher (2G, 1A), Rader (1G, 1A), Savastano (1G, 1A), Will Moore (1G), Michael Pisacreta (1G), and Bryan (17 saves) did well for the Rebels in a 6-5 loss to Mercer Island, the No. 1 ranked team in the state of Washington. “Our goal as a program has always been to play the most competitive schedule possible,” said Lakeland/Panas coach Joe Macchi. “So, when the opportunity presented itself to host them for a game, it was not something we wanted to pass up. They are a class-act program, both on and off the field, and we look forward to having them back in the future.” ROUNDUP FROM PAGE 23 Lakeland’s Amanda Cohen tags out Somers’ Ellie Walsh in Hornets’ 2-1 win. PHOTO: ROB DIANTONIO Evan Tostanoski PHOTO: CHRIS SMAJLAJ DENTAL Insurance Physicians Mutual Insurance Company A less expensive way to help get the dental care you deserve Get help paying dental bills and keep more money in your pocket This is real dental insurance — NOT just a discount plan You can get coverage before your next checkup CALL NOW! 1-877-690-2680 Don’t wait! Call now and we’ll rush you a FREE Information Kit with all the details. Product not available in all states. Acceptance is guaranteed for one insurance policy/certifi cate of this type. This specifi c offer is not available in CO: call 1-800-969-4781 for a similar offer. For complete details about this solicitation of insurance, please contact us. Certifi cate C250A (ID: C250E; PA: C250Q); Insurance Policy P150 (GA: P150GA; NY: P150NY; OK: P150OK; TN: P150TN) 6129-1118 FREE Information Kit 1-877-690-2680 Visit us online at www.dental50plus.com/seasonal
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PAGE 26 – YORKTOWN NEWS LEISURE THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2023 (EMT) and other standards. In 1979, members of the Youth Group, who were 16 years or older, were added to the riding roster as Cadets. e headquarters saw renovations in 1980 to provide sleeping quarters for on-duty members to reduce response time. e sleeping quarters have also proven to be useful during times of inclement weather. Service standards continued to improve in 1983 with the introduction of training and the use of medical anti-shock trousers (MAST). In the following year, the Corps saw the installation of an improved radio communication system. YVAC led an application to the state of New York in 1987 to participate in an EMT-D pilot study program for all crews. e core received its rst de brillator through a donation from the Yorktown Lions Club. As a result, YVAC became the rst ambulance corps in Northern Westchester to be approved for the service. e corps saw its rst de brillator “save” the following year. In 1991, architect Roy Van Lent designed a 2200 square-foot addition to the headquarters due to tight quarters. Construction began the following year following the community’s generosity towards a Building Fund Drive, a bequest from the estate of Mildred Hembdt, and an arrangement with the Technical Center of Yorktown for the trades students to participate in the construction of the addition. A pilot program o ering paramedic services in Yorktown was implemented in 1993. Empress Ambulance Service agreed to provide Advanced Life Support for 10 months in YVAC’s primary service area as a study at no cost. e program eventually turned into a fulltime reality and has expanded to the entire town of Yorktown. From 1995 to 1996, YVAC, added new technology, including pulse oximeters to standard care as an additional vital sign tool, and computer application for the call log book In 1998, YVAC became the rst ambulance corps in Westchester County to provide EMT–I (Intermediate) service 24 hours a day, seven days a week. YVAC EMTI’s can give IV’s, intubation, and manual de brillation to patients before the arrival of paramedics. In 2001, following the tragedy of Sept. 11, YVAC dispatched an ambulance and crew to standby at Ground Zero to assist with potential survivors. In 2003, the Yorktown Lions Club donated three new StairPRO stair chairs, enabling YVAC to move patients up and down stairs without lifting. New Power-PRO stretchers were installed on three ambulances in 2006 to reduce di cult lifting and potential related injuries. In 2009, YVAC purchased and implemented the usage of the RAD-57 handheld CO-oximeter to enable EMT’s the ability to detect carbon monoxide levels in the blood. YVAC was able to purchase its newest ambulance through a donation from the Gilbert Beaver Conference Farm received in 2012. e Youth Group Cadet Program was revised in 2015 to permit Cadets to start riding and assist on the ambulances sooner than they were able to in the previous program. In 2017, YVAC was named agency of the year by the Westchester regional EMS council. In 2020, the COVID-19 Pandemic changed the types and levels of service YVAC provided to the Yorktown community, but they were still able to provide care during such di cult times. In 2022, YVAC provided ambulance coverage at 25 community events and participated in the implementation of the new County trunked radio system by replacing all ambulance radios to allow better communication throughout the county. Davin told Yorktown News that there are more calls for service than ever before. “Our calls for service continue to climb to numbers we’ve never seen in sixty years,” said Davin. He added that YVAC is looking for volunteers, speci cally people able to get EMT certi ed. To apply, visit www.yvac.net and ll out the online application. Davin said that they respond within two to three days of receiving application. YVAC FROM PAGE 1 PHOTOS: SOPHIA CASELNOVA Attendees of the celebration dancing 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. Dylan and Marley are two 5. Makes healthy 10 The Who’s “O’Riley” 14. Side sheltered from wind 15. Flat-bottomed sailboats 16. Egyptian supreme god 17. Advice 18. Mass of small, loose stones 19. Online learning services provider 20. “Lords” in Northwest Semitic languages 22. Of she 23. 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THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2023 YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 27 LAKELAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT AVISO DE REUNIÓN ANUAL, INCLUYENDO LA ELECCIÓN DE LOS MIEMBROS DE LA JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN Y LA VOTACIÓN DE LAS PROPUESTAS Y EL PRESUPUESTO DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR LA JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR CENTRAL LAKELAND DE SHRUB OAK, NUEVA YORK, POR LA PRESENTE AVISA que la Audiencia Pública Anual sobre el Presupuesto se llevará a cabo el martes 2 de mayo de 2023 a las 7:00 p. m. en el Edificio Administrativo, 1086 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY, momento en el cual se presentará el presupuesto para el año escolar 2023-2024. Y POR LA PRESENTE ADEMÁS SE AVISA que la reunión anual para votar por el presupuesto, las propuestas y la elección de tres (3) miembros de la Junta de Educación se llevará a cabo en el GIMNASIO DE LA ESCUELA PRIMARIA VAN CORTLANDTVILLE, Mohegan Lake, NY, en dicho distrito, el martes 16 de mayo de 2023, desde las 7:00 a.m a las 9:00 p.m., horario de verano. Y POR LA PRESENTE ADEMÁS SE AVISA que las peticiones de nominación de candidatos para el cargo de miembro de la Junta de Educación deben presentarse ante la secretaria del Distrito en su oficina en el Edificio Administrativo, 1086 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY, a más tardar el 17 de abril de 2023 a las 5:00 p.m. Las siguientes vacantes para la Junta de Educación deben ser llenadas: Período Nombre del último o última titular 3 años - expira el 30 de junio de 2026 Denise Kness 3 años - expira el 30 de junio de 2026 Rachelle Nardelli 3 años - expira el 30 de junio de 2026 Donald B. Pinkowsky Cada petición debe dirigirse a la secretaria del Distrito, debe ser firmada por al menos 62 votantes cualificados y estar de acuerdo con las disposiciones de la sección 2018 de la Ley de Educación. Y ADEMÁS SE AVISA que la Propuesta de Presupuesto, y la Propuesta, se presentarán a los votantes cualificados del Distrito en dicha Reunión y Elección Anual del Distrito sustancialmente de la siguiente forma: PROPUESTA 1 – PRESUPUESTO 2023-2024 SE RESUELVE que a ser determinado (TBD) se asigne para cubrir los gastos estimados para propósitos escolares para el año escolar 2023-2024 y que la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Central Lakeland esté autorizada a recaudar impuestos para cumplir con los mismos. PROPUESTA N° 2 - PROPUESTA DE BONO PARA AUTOBÚS/VEHÍCULO SE RESUELVE: (a) Que la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Central Lakeland de Shrub Oak, en los condados de Westchester y Putnam, Nueva York (el “Distrito”), está autorizada por la presente a comprar varios autobuses escolares y vehículos para uso del Distrito, y a gastar para ello, incluidos los costos estimados de $1,486,000 dólares; (b) que por la presente se vota un impuesto por un monto total que no exceda $1,486,000 para pagar dicho costo, dicho impuesto se impondrá y cobrará en cuotas en los años y en las cantidades que serán determinadas por dicha Junta de Educación; y (c) que, anticipándose a dicho impuesto, se autoriza la emisión de bonos del Distrito por el monto principal que no exceda los $1,486,000 y se vota un impuesto para pagar los intereses de dichos bonos, a medida que los mismos venzan y sean pagaderos. Tal proposición de bono deberá figurar en las boletas usadas para votar en dicha elección y reunión anual del Distrito substancialmente en la forma condensada siguiente: PROPUESTA DE BONO DE AUTOBÚS / VEHÍCULO SÍ NO SE RESUELVE: (a) Que la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Central Lakeland de Shrub Oak, en los condados de Westchester y Putnam, Nueva York (el "Distrito"), por la presente está autorizada a comprar varios autobuses escolares y vehículos para uso del Distrito y gastar para ello una cantidad que no exceda el costo total estimado de $1,486,000; (b) que por la presente se vota un impuesto por un monto total que no exceda $1,486,000 para pagar dicho costo, dicho impuesto se impondrá y recaudará en cuotas en los años y en los montos que determine dicha Junta de Educación; y (c) que en previsión de dicho impuesto, por la presente se autoriza la emisión de bonos del Distrito por un monto de capital que no exceda $1,486,000 y por la presente se vota un impuesto para pagar los intereses de dichos bonos a medida que vencen y son pagaderos. Y ADEMÁS SE AVISA POR LA PRESENTE, que la Junta de Registro se reunirá en el Edificio de Administración del Distrito Escolar Central Lakeland, 1086 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, Nueva York, en la sala de conferencias entre las 9:00 a.m. y la 1:00 p.m. (Horario de verano) el miércoles 3 de mayo de 2023. Toda persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se incluya en dicho registro siempre que, en la citada reunión de la Junta de Registro, él/ella se presente personalmente y se sepa o se demuestre a satisfacción de la Junta de Registro que en ese momento y a partir de entonces, tiene derecho a votar en la reunión/elección escolar para la cual se preparó este registro. Y ADEMÁS SE AVISA, que en virtud del artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral, cualquier persona cualificada para votar que está registrada actualmente con la Junta Electoral del condado de Westchester o Putnam para cualquier elección general bajo las disposiciones de la Ley Electoral tendrá derecho a votar sin tener que volver a registrarse. Si los votantes han sido registrados previamente con el distrito escolar para votar y han votado en una reunión anual o especial de Distrito escolar dentro de los últimos cuatro años, ellos reúnen los requisitos para votar. Y ADEMÁS SE AVISA POR LA PRESENTE que la Junta de Registro también se reunirá durante y en el lugar de la elección entre las 7:00 a.m. y 9:00 p.m. el martes 16 de mayo de 2023 para preparar un registro para reuniones o elecciones a llevarse a cabo posteriormente a dicha reunión anual y elección. El registro, incluidos los nombres de los votantes militares que presentaron registros de votantes militares válidos, se archivará en la oficina de la secretaria del Distrito, en el Edificio de Administración, 1086 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY, y estará abierto para inspección por cualquier votante cualificado(a) del Distrito entre las 10:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m. en cada uno de los cinco días anteriores y en el día fijado para la Reunión Anual (que no sea sábado, domingo o feriado). Y ADEMÁS SE AVISA que una copia de la declaración detallada por escrito de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para el año escolar 2023-2024 para propósitos escolares, que especifica los varios propósitos y el monto para cada uno, incluyendo la tarjeta de informe de impuestos a la propiedad y el formulario de informe de exención de impuestos, puede ser obtenida por los residentes del Distrito en cada uno de los catorce días anteriores a la reunión anual (que no sea sábado, domingo o feriado) en cada una de las escuelas y en el edificio de la administración, entre las 8:30 a.m. y 3:00 p.m. y en la reunión anual mencionada. El Presupuesto también estará disponible en cualquier asociación gratuita o biblioteca pública ubicadas en el Distrito y en la página web del distrito. Un informe de exención al impuesto a la propiedad elaborado de conformidad con la sección 495 de la Ley de Impuesto a la Propiedad será anexado a todo presupuesto del cual formará parte; y será publicado en la(s) cartelera(s) de anuncios del Distrito mantenidas para avisos públicos, así como en la página web del Distrito. FAVOR DE TENER EN CUENTA ADEMÁS que las solicitudes de boletas de voto en ausencia para la elección de los miembros de la Junta de Educación y para la votación sobre el presupuesto del distrito escolar y sobre las propuestas, de conformidad con las disposiciones de la Ley de Educación, sección 2018-a, se pueden obtener en la oficina de la secretaria del Distrito, edificio de administración, 1086 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY. Las solicitudes completas deben ser recibidas por la secretaria del Distrito no más de treinta (30) días y al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección si la boleta se enviará por correo a los votantes, o el día antes de la elección, si la boleta será recogida personalmente por los votantes o agentes autorizados por los votantes, como esté establecido en la solicitud, en la oficina del Distrito. Una lista de todas las personas a las que se han emitido boletas de voto en ausencia y una lista de todos los votantes militares a los que se han emitido boletas militares estará disponible para la inspección del público en dicha oficina de la secretaria durante el horario de oficina regular (8:00 a.m. a 4:00 p.m.) hasta el día de la elección. Todos los votantes cualificados pueden presentar una impugnación por escrito de la cualificación de uno de los votantes cuyo nombre aparezca en dicha lista, exponiendo los motivos para la impugnación. Y TAMBIÉN SE AVISA, que los votantes militares que no están registrados actualmente para votar en el Distrito pueden obtener una solicitud para registrarse como votantes cualificados del Distrito para la Reunión Anual del 16 de mayo de 2023 comunicándose con la secretaria del Distrito en 1086 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY 10588, teléfono (914) 245-1700, extensión 39022, o por correo electrónico: [email protected]. El/la votante militar puede indicar su preferencia de recibir la solicitud de registro por correo, fax o correo electrónico. La solicitud de registro debe ser recibida por la secretaria del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. el 2 de mayo de 2023. Los votantes militares que sean votantes cualificados del Distrito pueden obtener de la secretaria del Distrito una solicitud para una boleta militar en 1086 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY 10588, Teléfono (914) 245-1700, Ext. 39022 o correo electrónico: [email protected] a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. el 20 de abril de 2023. La solicitud completa para registrarse y/o para una boleta militar debe ser recibida por la secretaria del Distrito no más tarde de las 5:00 p.m., el día 20 de abril de 2023. El/la votante militar puede indicar su preferencia de recibir la solicitud de una boleta de voto militar por correo, fax o correo electrónico. Las boletas de voto militar se enviarán por correo o se distribuirán no más tarde de los 25 días antes de la elección. Las boletas de voto militar deben ser devueltas por correo o en persona y recibidas por la secretaria del Distrito hasta las 5:00 p.m. del día 16 de mayo de 2023. ESTE AVISO TAMBIÉN PUEDE ENCONTRARSE EN LA PÁGINA WEB DEL DISTRITO EN INGLÉS Y ESPAÑOL: www.lakelandschools.org POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN LAKELAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT DE SHRUB OAK Lynn Cosenza Secretaria del Distrito To advertise in Yorktown News, call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151 or email [email protected]. 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PAGE 28 – YORKTOWN NEWS THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2023 LAKELAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING, INCLUDING ELECTION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND VOTE ON THE SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET AND PROPOSITIONS THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF LAKELAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT OF SHRUB OAK, NEW YORK, HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that the Annual Public Hearing on the Budget shall be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at the Administration Building, 1086 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY, at which time the budget for the 2023-2024 school year shall be presented. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Annual Meeting for the purpose of voting on the Budget and Propositions and electing three (3) members to the Board of Education will be held at the VAN CORTLANDTVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GYMNASIUM, Mohegan Lake, NY, in said District, Tuesday, May 16, 2023, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Daylight Savings Time. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education must be filed with the District Clerk at her office in the Administration Building, 1086 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY, not later than April 17, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. The following vacancies on the Board of Education are to be filled: Term Name of Last Incumbent 3 years – expiring June 30, 2026 Denise Kness 3 years – expiring June 30, 2026 Rachelle Nardelli 3 years – expiring June 30, 2026 Donald B. Pinkowsky Each petition must be directed to the Clerk of the District, must be signed by at least 62 qualified voters, and shall be in accordance with the provisions of Section 2018 of the Education law. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Budget Proposition, and Proposition in substantially the following form, shall be presented to the qualified voters of the District at such Annual District Meeting and Election: PROPOSITION 1 – 2023-2024 BUDGET RESOLVED, that TBDbe appropriated to meet the estimated expenditures for school purposes for the school year 2023-2024 and that the Board of Education of the Lakeland Central School District be authorized to levy taxes to meet the same. PROPOSITION 2 – BUS/VEHICLE BOND RESOLVED: (a) That the Board of Education of Lakeland Central School District of Shrub Oak, in the Counties of Westchester and Putnam, New York (the “District”), is hereby authorized to purchase various school buses and vehicles for use by the District, and to expend therefor, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and to the financing thereof, an amount not to exceed the estimated total cost of $1,486,000; (b) that a tax is hereby voted in the aggregate amount of not to exceed $1,486,000 to pay such cost, said tax to be levied and collected in installments in such years and in such amounts as shall be determined by said Board of Education; and (c) that in anticipation of said tax, bonds of the District are hereby authorized to be issued in the principal amount of not to exceed $1,486,000 and a tax is hereby voted to pay the interest on said bonds as the same shall become due and payable. Such Bond Proposition shall appear on the ballots used for voting at said Annual District Meeting and Election in substantially the following condensed form: PROPOSITION 2 - BUS/VEHICLE BOND YES NO RESOLVED: (a) That the Board of Education of Lakeland Central School District of Shrub Oak, in the Counties of Westchester and Putnam, New York (the “District”), is hereby authorized to purchase various school buses and vehicles for use by the District and to expend therefor an amount not to exceed the estimated total cost of $1,486,000; (b) that a tax is hereby voted in the aggregate amount of not to exceed $1,486,000 to pay such cost, said tax to be levied and collected in installments in such years and in such amounts as shall be determined by said Board of Education; and (c) that in anticipation of said tax, bonds of the District are hereby authorized to be issued in the principal amount of not to exceed $1,486,000 and a tax is hereby voted to pay the interest on said bonds as the same shall become due and payable. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Registration shall meet at the Lakeland Central School District Administration Building, 1086 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY in the conference room between the hours of 9 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. (Daylight Savings Time) on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. Any person shall be entitled to have his/her name placed upon such register provided that at the above-mentioned meeting of the Board of Registration he/she personally appears and is known or proved to the satisfaction of the Board of Registration to be then and thereafter entitled to vote at the school meeting/election for which this register is prepared. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that, pursuant to Article 5 of the Election Law, any person otherwise qualified to vote who is currently registered with the Westchester or Putnam County Board of Elections for any General Election under the provisions of the Election Law shall be entitled to vote without further registration. If a voter has previously registered to vote with the school district and has voted at an annual or special school district meeting within the last four calendar years, he/she is eligible to vote. NOTICE IS ALSO HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Registration will also meet during and at the place of the foregoing election between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 to prepare a register for meetings or elections held subsequent to said Annual Meeting and Election. The register, including the names of military voters who submitted valid military voter registrations, will be on file in the office of the District Clerk, at the Administration Building, 1086 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on each of the five days preceding and on the day set for the Annual Meeting (other than a Saturday, Sunday or holiday). AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that a copy of the detailed statement in writing of the amount of money which will be required for the school year 2023-2024 for school purposes specifying the several purposes and the amount for each, including the property tax report card and tax exemption reporting form, may be obtained by any resident in the District on each of the fourteen days preceding the Annual Meeting (other than a Saturday, Sunday or holiday) at each of the schoolhouses in which school is maintained and at the Administration Building, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. and at such Annual Meeting. The Budget will also be available at any free association or public library located within the District and on the District website. A Real Property Tax Exemption Report prepared in accordance with Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law will be annexed to any budget of which it will form a part; and shall be posted on District bulletin board(s) maintained for public notices, as well as on the District’s website. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that applications for absentee ballots for the election of members of the Board of Education and for voting on the School District budget and on propositions, in accordance with the provisions of Education Law, Section 2018-a, may be obtained at the office of the Clerk of the District, Administration Building, 1086 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY. The application must be received by the District Clerk no more than 30 days and at least seven days prior to the Annual Meeting if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter or the day before the Annual Meeting if the ballot will be picked up personally by the voter or the voter’s authorized agent set forth in the application, at the District Office. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots have been issued and a list of all military voters to whom military ballots have been issued will be available for public inspection in said office of the Clerk during regular office hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) until the day of the election. Any qualified voter may file a written challenge of the qualifications of a voter, whose name appears on such list, stating the reasons for the challenge. AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that Military Voters who are not currently registered to vote in the District may obtain an application to register as a qualified voter of the District for the Annual Meeting on May 16, 2023 by contacting the District Clerk at 1086 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY 10588, Telephone (914) 245-1700, Ext. 39022, or email: [email protected]. The Military Voter may indicate their preference for receiving the registration application by mail, by facsimile or email. The application to register must be received by the District Clerk no later than 5:00 P.M. on May 2, 2023. Military Voters who are qualified voters of the District may obtain an application for a military ballot from the District Clerk at 1086 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY 10588, Telephone (914) 245-1700, Ext. 39022, or email: [email protected] by no later than 5:00 P.M. on April 20, 2023. The completed application for a military ballot must be received by the District Clerk no later than 5:00 P.M. on April 20, 2023. The Military Voter may indicate their preference for receiving the application for a military ballot by mail, by facsimile or email. Military ballots will be mailed or otherwise distributed no later than 25 days before the election. Military ballots must be returned by mail or in person and received by the District Clerk by 5:00 P.M. on May 16, 2023. THIS LEGAL NOTICE CAN ALSO BE FOUND ON THE DISTRICT WEBSITE IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH: www.lakelandschools.org By Order of the Board of Education Lakeland Central School District of Shrub Oak Lynn Cosenza District Clerk Sports Deadline The sports deadline for Yorktown News is the Sunday before the next publication date. Varsity coaches should submit results and information by e-mail to sports@halstonmedia. com. 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Public Notice Notice to Taxpayers NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the provisions of Section 240 of Town Law and Section 283.301 of the Westchester County Code, that I the undersigned, Receiver of Taxes of the Town of Yorktown, have received from the Supervisor of said Town, the warrant for the collection of County, Town and Special District taxes for said Town of Yorktown for the year 2023 and that I will attend daily, Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays excepted from eight (8:00) o’clock A.M. until four (4:00) o’clock P.M. at my office in the Town Hall, 363 Underhill Avenue, Yorktown Heights, NY, for the purpose of receiving payment of the aforementioned taxes April 1 to April 30, 2023 NOTICE IS FURTHER HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the provisions of the statute aforesaid and also Section 283.221 of the Westchester County Code that the collection of such taxes will begin on April 1, 2023 and from such date until the close of business on the 30th day of April 2023 such taxes will be received without penalty or collection fee, thereafter penalties will be added as follows: If paid during the month of May, two per centum must be added. If paid during the months of June and July, five per centum must be added. If paid during the months of August and September, seven per centum must be added. If paid during the months of October, November and December, ten per centum must be added. Or if paid thereafter and prior to the date of Sale as fixes by said chapter, twelve per centum must be added. These penalties are added on each dollar or part of a dollar due. The last day on which I will collect without penalty will be April 30, 2023. Dated at Yorktown Heights, N.Y., this 29th day of March 2023. Barbara A. Korsak Receiver of Taxes Notice of Formation of AdvoKate Longevity Consulting LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2022-11-20. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to AdvoKate Longevity Consulting LLC: 40 W MAIN STREET SUITE 204 MOUNT KISCO NY 10549. 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Sealed proposals will be received until 11:00AM on May 5, 2023, at which time they will be opened publicly at the above address. Any proposals received after this time will be returned unopened. The Yorktown Central School District reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive any informality in the RFP process, or to accept any proposal by any proposer which it feels will be in the best interest of the District. YORKTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY 10598 Legal Notice TO: All Concerned Parents and Guardians RE: SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAM GRADES K-6 ONLY 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR The Yorktown Central School District is applying to the NYS Education Department for an EXEMPTION from offering the Breakfast Program at Brookside Elementary School, Crompond Elementary School, Mohansic Elementary School and Mildred E. Strang Middle School for the 2023-2024 school year. 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THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2023 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 31 I t is a common misconception that only the “uber rich” need an estate plan, when in actuality, everyone should have a plan. In fact, whether you plan, or not, you do have a “plan:” the di erence is whether it is the plan you want, or one that New York law decides for you based on the laws of the state. Here are ve common estate planning mistakes and pitfalls to avoid! 1. FAILING TO PLAN AND/OR REVISIT YOUR PLAN REGULARLY Failing to have any plan at all is probably the most common mistake. Statistically, only 42% of U.S. adults have estate planning documents in place and only about 36% of parents with minor children have endof-life plans in place. While we may at one time or another feel that estate planning is not necessary, technically everyone over the age of 18 should have a plan in place. is plan does not need to be complicated; it can start as a simple Will that indicates who is to receive your assets and who will be entrusted with handling your estate in the event of death, and should also include documents called advance directives that indicate who will handle medical (health care proxy) decisions and nancial (power of attorney) decisions, if you were to become incapacitated and unable to make your own personal and nancial decisions during your life. Once your plan is in place, it is equally as important to re-visit your plan regularly to con rm that bene ciaries are still alive and those you wish to inherit your assets, and that the individuals you have chosen to handle nancial and personal a airs are still as you wish. 2. THINKING A TRUST WILL “OVER COMPLICATE” THINGS OR FAILING TO FUND A TRUST Revocable and/or Irrevocable Trusts are excellent vehicles to avoid “probate” (which is the Surrogate’s Court process validating one’s Last Will and Testament and the Executor gaining access to funds held in one’s name alone after death). ey are also excellent vehicles to specify how funds are to be used and/or when they are to be distributed to bene ciaries. e use of a Revocable Trust as the center piece of your estate plan and the proper funding of said trust can eliminate the need for Probate of your Last Will and Testament. 3. RELYING TOO HEAVILY ON BENEFICIARY DESIGNATIONS Many people think that the best way to plan is to have bene ciary designations on all assets. For example, you might have a brokerage account that is in your name alone and names your spouse and/or children as bene ciary. While this is a common “quick x” to avoiding probate and allows funds to pass to a bene ciary upon death, it can cause more harm than good in certain situations. From a tax planning perspective, important New York and federal estate tax planning techniques can be lost if funds are passed directly to a bene ciary spouse. Additionally, if a bene ciary is a minor and receives the assets, a Guardian of Property must be appointed by the court before the funds are released from the nancial institution to said Guardian. ese funds would then be held in joint control with the court until the minor bene ciary reaches age of majority. A trust for a minor child could avoid this outcome. Having not only named bene ciaries, but alternate bene ciaries is also important, in the event your named bene ciary does not survive you. Another issue that arises if you appoint a bene ciary(ies) for a bank, brokerage or retirement account is what happens to said account if the bene ciary is not surviving upon your demise. If there is no surviving named bene ciary, then said account will become part of your probate estate and if you have received Medicaid bene ts (home care and/or nursing home care), it will be subject to any claims made by Medicaid and/or your creditors. Lastly, funds left directly to named bene ciaries are not necessarily available to pay for the expenses that might need to be paid after your passing. For example, if a single individual were to name one of his siblings as bene ciary on his brokerage account, those funds would go to that sibling at his or her death. If another sibling paid for the funeral and/or other expenses that arose, technically the bene ciary sibling has no obligation to use the funds he/she received to reimburse another, or pay for any expenses of your estate, etc. 4. USING ONLINE TEMPLATES AND FORMS While convenient and cost e ective, online templates and forms can inevitably lead to mistakes and/or omissions that cannot be corrected once an individual becomes incapacitated or deceased. Unfortunately, online forms are often incorrectly labeled, outdated, or do not comply with New York speci c laws and/or estate and longterm-care planning concerns. 5. KEEPING YOUR ESTATE PLAN AND WISHES A SECRET If you do not share your plan with your agents and/or trusted advisors, it makes their job in the event of incapacity or death very di cult. Having open communication with those you trust and advising them what assets you have and the plans you have put in place, and who they should contact in the event of incapacity/death (doctors, nancial advisors, accountants, attorneys) is instrumental to ensuring that your goals are met and wishes followed. Equally important is discussing your end-oflife wishes, including burial arrangements, locations, etc. As you can see from the complexity of the above raised issues, working with an Elder Law and Estate Planning attorney can ensure that you have created a plan that is customized to your needs and correctly re ects your wishes and goals. 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. 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