Yorktown News 01.19.2023

VOL. 11 NO. 44 THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2023 CLASSIFIEDS 23 LEGAL NOTICES 22 LEISURE 21 OPINION 8 SPORTS 14 TOWN GREEN 4 Slater Exit Interview pg 12 FAREWELL Visit TapIntoYorktown.net for the latest news. BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER On Monday, members of Yorktown for Justice gathered at the Grace Lutheran Church to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.    e group held a discussion about his history, life, and mission while looking at what they described as “his most powerful and perhaps unfamiliar works.” “We wanted to do this event, a study and discussion of MLK’s lesser-known speeches, because we have heard MLK’s ‘I have a dream’ speech used endlessly in the last few years to shut down discussions of modern racial justice with these very facile proclamations about the need for colorblindness,” said Maria Ragonese, co-founder of Yorktown for Justice.  ere was a series of four presentations, each of which was followed by a ten minute break-out discussion where attendees discussed what they heard. “ is was our  rst time doing this,” said Sarah Wilson of Yorktown for Justice. “Hearing so many people reduce Martin Luther King, Jr. to ‘I have a dream’ and that people should be judged not by the color of their skin but by the content of their character, almost implying that we shouldn’t be paying attention Honoring Martin Luther King Paul Edwards presenting one of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s works PHOTO: SOPHIA CASELNOVA BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER A discussion of transparency and the availability of Town Board meeting minutes for public access took place last month at a Town Board meeting.   When constituents go on the Town of Yorktown’s website and click “Your Government” in the top of the page, options for navigating the site pop up. Among these options is a link to “Agendas & Minutes.” After clicking that link, viewers can access meeting agendas and minutes for di erent boards dating back to 2010.   Until mid-December of last year, the minutes for Town Board meetings were not accessible there since June 9, 2020.   According to Yorktown Town Clerk Diana Quast, although the minutes were not linked to that page, they were available for viewing through the eCode360 which is accessible through the Town Clerk’s page on the town website. She also explained that written minutes are not required as the Open Meetings Law O icials address missing meeting minutes SEE MLK PAGE 3 SEE MINUTES 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 3/31/23 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 3 . 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) 3

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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 oˆ 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 oˆ 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 signiˆ 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 signiˆ 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

THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2023 YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 3 to color at all, and effectively that begins to shut down conversation on topics like this.” Different community groups including Race Amity of Northern Westchester and Putnam and Hudson Valley Patriots for Immigration Reform also participated. Rabbi Robbie Weiner of Temple Beth Am was also in attendance, and played guitar during the live music sessions. The afternoon also included refreshments, crafts, music, and donations for the Cereal Bowl food pantry drive.   MLK FROM PAGE 1 PHOTOS: SOPHIA CASELNOVA Attendees in their break-out discussion group Attendees listening as a speaker gives a presentation Crafts being done at the Martin Luther King, Jr. discussion Rabbi Robbie Weiner and Cantor Jamie Tortorello-Allen performing live music in between discussions Attendees of the discussion listening to a speaker BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER A resolution was passed by the Town Board on Jan. 10 establishing how Yorktown will continue to honor the legacy of Captain Kenneth Sgroi for years to come.   The resolution renames the Yorktown Police Department as The Captain Kenneth Sgroi Public Safety Complex and Plaza. The department’s address will also be changed to 1 Captain Kenneth Sgroi Plaza. Additionally, the section of Crompond Road between Elizabeth Road and Baldwin Road will also be designated as the Captain Kenneth Sgroi Memorial Highway.   Annually on Jan. 2, flags will be lowered to half-staff throughout town honoring Captain Sgroi on the day of his passing.   March 16 will also be known as Act of Kindness Day in Yorktown, commemorating the day Captain Sgroi began his career at the Yorktown Police Department.   “These are fitting and longlasting tributes to a young, intelligent, friendly and hard-working member of our community,” Police Chief Robert Noble told Yorktown News.  Chief Noble explained that Capt. Sgroi was not a Yorktown resident when he joined the Yorktown Police Department. He said that after Sgroi started working at the YPD and began serving the community, he decided to buy a home in Yorktown and raise his family here. Noble said Sgroi loved Yorktown and was dedicated to making his new hometown a safe place to live, work, and raise a family.  “I’m proud to see these tributes happen,” said Noble. “It is a way that all of us at the Yorktown Police Department and our community can show that Captain Sgroi’s service was respected and appreciated. That Kenneth Sgroi, the police officer and family man, is loved and will never be forgotten.”     Town honors Captain Kenneth Sgroi 

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BEDFORD ROAD SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 ©2022 HALSTON MEDIA, LLC Yorktown Senior Advisory Committee  e Yorktown Senior Advisory Committee will be holding their next meeting on Friday, Jan. 20 at 1 p.m. in the Town Hall meeting room.  e speaker will be Yorktown Supervisor Tom Diana, who will speak on various aspects of Yorktown.  Refreshments will be served through the generosity of NY Presbyterian Hospital.  All seniors are welcome to these meetings as they are informative and interesting.   Yorktown High School Band 14TH ANNUAL SWING DANCE CONCERT Saturday, Feb. 11, from 7 to 10:30 p.m. You’re invited to the YHS Band’s 14th annual swing dance concert! To be held in the Yorktown High School gym, featuring a best dressed contest, door prizes, professional dance lessons from 7 to 8 p.m., and live music and dancing from 8 to 10:30 p.m. All ages are welcome to the fun family event. Swing Era attire is encouraged. $10 for students/seniors, $15 adults. For more info, contact YHS Band Director Emily Kluga at [email protected] or 914- 243-8050.  Friends of Yorktown Parks and Recreation 2ND ANNUAL POLAR BEAR PLUNGE Saturday, Jan. 21, from 9 to 11 a.m. Rescheduled from Jan. 7. Get your bathing suits ready for the 2nd Annual Polar Bear Plunge at Sparkle Lake!  e event will bene t the Friends of Yorktown Parks and Recreation general fund, and enable the establishment of various subcommittees to target those parks and recreation activities that have a high impact on the health and wellness of residents. Festivities will begin at 9 a.m. with a continental breakfast, then the Polar Bear Plunge at 10 a.m. To learn more about this wacky winter event, visit; https:// www.facebook.com/FriendsofYorktownParksandRec/ for all of the chilly details. 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. 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THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2023 YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 5 community.  e committee reports to the town supervisor and Town Board, as well as to the Yorktown Chamber of Commerce. Positions are voluntary with no monetary compensation. Quali cations include any one (or more) of the following, but you need not be pro cient in all of these: • Project Management — lead e orts to coordinate events and meetings; keep track of contracts and other paperwork • Marketing Communications — draft releases; manage social media posts; advise on community outreach • Database management — pro cient in spreadsheet programs Applicants must be a current resident of Yorktown who is interested in arts, relationship building, networking, civic engagement, and helping Yorktown become known as a vibrant arts community. To be considered for an interview, submit to artsandculture@ yorktownny.org a) your resume (or list your relevant quali cations/experience); and b) a brief statement of interest (i.e., cover note). Braver Angels of NY, NJ, and CT FILM SCREENING Saturday, Jan. 21, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Boston-based documentary series “ e Abortion Talks,” directed by  lmmakers Josh Sabey and Sarah Perkins, will be screened at an exclusive event at  e Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in Manhattan or can be seen online for those who do not live close to NYC. A short Q&A session will follow with Director Josh Sabey.  e church is located at 7 W 55th St, New York, NY 10019.  e series follows trial and convictions of a person who murdered two abortion clinic employees in Boston. Importantly, it is the story of six women who sought to  nd something deeper than justice. Disillusioned by the rhetoric and posturing from both sides, three pro-life and three pro-choice leaders meet secretly to see if together they could  x their broken worlds. In the true Braver Angels fashion, before Braver Angels was ever conceived, they were able to talk about their di erences, respect each other, and become friends.  e trailer can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=W0I5_7b-y3w You can sign up to come in person, or if you don’t live in the NYC area, you can join in online. Sign up link : https://abortiontalks.com/store/. 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, and giving-back of organic yard waste.  e Organic Yard Waste Facility is available, without charge, to Yorktown residents delivering organic yard waste in vehicles without commercial license plates. Proof of residency is required. 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. Chronic Pain Support Group Research tells us that 50 million Americans live with chronic pain, or pain that lasts most days or every day for three months or more. Of this group, 20 million experience high-impact chronic pain, or pain that interferes with basic functioning and activities of daily living. Pain is the number one reason  that Americans access the health care system, and costs the nation up to $635 billion each year  in medical treatments, disability payments, and lost productivity. Support groups provide a forum for those with pain to gain support and learn about ways to manage pain and progress from patient to person.  is group takes place over Zoom every other week. 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PAGE 6 – YORKTOWN NEWS THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2023 BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER Over the past few weeks, residents of Yorktown have grown frustrated as they experience delays in their garbage pickup during a transition of vendors.    is month marked the change in garbage pickup contracts from AAA Carting of Cortlandt to Competitive Carting.   Brian Amico of Competitive Carting spoke at the Town Board meeting on Jan. 10 to address the garbage pile ups and to apologize to the town.   “I would like to thank town residents for patience during this transition and I apologize for any inconvenience,” said Amico. “Rest assured, we’re trying our best to make the accommodations of all the residents’ needs.”  During his presentation, Amico said that some disruptions in service were caused by the backto-back four-day holidays.  “I apologize from the bottom of my heart,” said Amico.  He said that the company has hired new drivers as they had to eliminate some of their old drivers and personnel. He added that they are still learning their routes.   “I know you’re trying to do the right thing, said Councilman Sergio Esposito. “I know it’s a big transition, and if you continue to be as responsive and if you continue to really do the right thing, which I think you have been doing as best you could while you transition, I think you’re going to get there sooner than later and it will be in the past.”  Amico also said that routes start in di erent places and at di erent times than they did with AAA. He asked that residents have their garbage out at 6 a.m. or the night before.   During the meeting’s courtesy of the  oor, a resident of Yorktown told the town board that his recycles were thrown into the same hopper as garbage.   Amico asked that people call his o ce if their refuse and recycling is not picked up by the end of the day.   New garbage vendor speaks at Town Hall  changed in Feb. 2022 to include audio and video recordings as meeting minutes.  Section 106 of Open Meetings Law states that “...unabridged video recordings or unabridged audio recordings or unabridged written transcripts may be deemed to be meeting minutes.”   e discussion revolved around the board’s desire for the minutes to be listed where they were in the past. Quast said that if minutes were to be posted on that page, it would make  ve locations where minutes are stored: 1) eCode360, 2) in the book, 3) in the  ling system, 4) Laser che, and 5) town website.  “We’ve had a lot of problems with Granicus [the program used by the town to modernize their website] this year,” Quast said. “We’re looking into a new agenda/minute program, so we are in the process of changing things over, but what happened is Granicus went down a couple times this year on us.”  Quast added that the town’s website is not a searchable engine, making eCode360 more friendly in the process of looking up meeting minutes.   In an email to town o cials, obtained by Yorktown News, a town employee addressed different points of the discussion at the meeting.   According to the employee’s email, Granicus had not been crashing.  ere was a “system incident” at the end of October which caused the meeting videos to be unable to play.  e issue was apparently resolved in a week. Additionally, the email states that all town videos since January 2020 are uploaded to YouTube as well to ensure that there is a backup in the event one system goes down.    e email also touches on the amount of time required to upload minutes to the town’s website. According to the employee’s email, loading documents onto the website “is not complicated and does not take a dozen clicks.” It goes on to state that they are uploaded the same way meeting agendas are.  e employee’s email also states that the minutes are searchable and that the search function also searches the PDF  les.   “ e failure of Town Board minutes to be properly published by the Clerk since June of 2020 is inexcusable,” former Town Supervisor Matt Slater told Yorktown News. “My administration invested considerable time and resources in making town government more transparent and user-friendly by revamping our website, changing Town Hall operating hours, and sharing important announcements and live streaming town events on social media.  e failure to properly publish more than two years of Town Board minutes is counter to that mission.”   “It was brought to the Town Board’s attention that meeting agendas were being posted their traditional way, but meeting minutes were not,” said Slater. “Meanwhile, other volunteer boards continued to publish their meeting minutes during the time there was a clear lapse in Town Board publications.” Since the Dec. 13 meeting, the Town Board meeting minutes dating back to June 2020 have been posted to the “Agendas & Minutes” link on the town’s page. 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118 N. BEDFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 ©2021 HALSTON MEDIA, LLC Letters to the editor and op-ed submissions may be edited. The views and opinions expressed in letters and op-eds are not necessarily those of Yorktown News or its affi liates. Submissions must include a phone number and address for verifi cation. Not all letters and op-eds will necessarily be published. Letters and op-eds which cannot be verifi ed or are anonymous will not be published. Please send your submissions to the editor by e-mail at [email protected]. For more information, call the editor at (914) 302-5830 BRETT FREEMAN, PUBLISHER TOM WALOGORSKY, EDITOR TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL, CREATIVE DIRECTOR Editorial Offi ce: (914) 302-5830 [email protected] PAGE 8 – YORKTOWN NEWS THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2023 Response to Jan. 5 Publisher’s Memo  Dear Mr. Freeman: We’re writing in response to your Publisher’s Memo, “A Critique of Critical Race  eory in Our Schools” (January 5, 2023), to provide our perspective around some points in the piece. Your article begins with a personal story about being among the  rst Jewish families to live in a New Jersey community in the 1980s. You mention that a friend drew a swastika in your middle school yearbook in 1993, something you now chalk up to immaturity and a lack of impulse control. While you’re certain your friend didn’t intend to be hateful, this negative experience has stuck with you for 30 years. You write that if a student drew a swastika today, there would be an investigation and a statement from the district about how this behavior wouldn’t be tolerated. You acknowledge that our heightened sensitivity has prompted meaningful conversations, which we assume you view as positive. But you miss the fact that students, then and now, shouldn’t be drawing swastikas in the  rst place. WHY SCHOOLS NEED DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION Your experience is a microcosm of why Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is so important in education. Imagine if, when you were in middle school (a fraught time already!), you had the knowledge, tools and support of trained sta to address this incident. Not only would you have been able to express why this was hurtful (even if not intentionally so), but your friend may have learned something in the process as well. Instead, you both missed a valuable opportunity to grow. Now imagine those resources being available to students today.  at’s DEI. Another statement you made that supports the need for DEI in education is around housing discrimination. You mention that by the late 1980s it was “ancient history” due to strict laws (we assume you’re referring to the Fair Housing Act). While these laws attempted to halt discriminatory housing practices, recent studies show widespread disparities in mortgage-approval rates, interest rates and home appraisals still exist today.  e DEI lesson here would be around how systems, laws and even technology such as bias in machine-learning models, continue to negatively impact black and brown families and communities. Your question around whether it’s more progressive to be color-blind or to acknowledge color is another excellent example of how DEI bene ts students, as well as educators. DEI doesn’t “prevent that debate from happening,” as you worry. Instead, through professional development, it would give educators the knowledge they need to productively navigate the discussion with students. Without the right training, a teacher might understandably feel uncomfortable with the question,  and once again, an important conversation would go unspoken. DEI IS ABOUT MORE THAN RACISM Your article recounts a very wonderful story about a Somers student with Williams Syndrome who spoke in support of DEI. Yet, for some reason you remain skeptical that supporting all students is truly the goal of DEI initiatives.  is is ba ing to us. Yes, the movement was accelerated following the murder of George Floyd. But, DEI is absolutely about all students.  e NY State Education Department’s Culturally Responsive-Sustaining (CR-S) framework speci cally states that the work includes multiple expressions of diversity including race, social class, gender, language, sexual orientation, nationality, religion and ability.  e slow crawl of DEI in K-12 education is the biggest barrier to building robust, all-inclusive programs in our schools. Many districts across the region remain at a standstill because of the immense disinformation campaign linking DEI to critical race theory, which has created fear and impeded progress. Your article headline and subhead are prime examples of the in ammatory language that has derailed important work and sti-  ed the academic freedom of our educators and critical thinking in our students, two concepts that you value. To be clear, DEI programs are not a CRT conduit. LOCAL JOURNALISM MUST GET THE STORY RIGHT Journalism is under assault as increasingly more outlets are compromised by special interests, consolidation, lack of resources and more. It’s rare for a local media organization to be owned and in-  uenced by a member of the community, giving Halston Media a profoundly important role in our area. Because of your in uence, it’s vital that everyone from your organization ful lls its mission: “We strive to get every story as accurate as possible.” In our response to your article, we’ve pointed out a number of examples where we feel you did not live up to Halston Media’s stated mission. We’d like to close on your mischaracterization of the teacher from Somers, Allison Ferrier, and her academic lesson on incorporating excerpts from the book “Me and White Supremacy” by Layla Saad. You state “I have no clue what she presented to the students beyond Saad’s related journaling exercise, the very premise of which prevented students from disagreeing with the author.” In a cursory search, we found Ms. Ferrier’s statement about the lesson on Facebook. She asked her honor students to read two chapters as part of a larger lesson around the classic play, “A Raisin in the Sun.” Per Ms. Ferrier’s post, students were “given the option to reply to one of the journal prompts in their notebooks, if they chose to, knowing that those personal re ections would not be shared.” How is it possible that the students couldn’t disagree with the author in their own optional, personal and private re ections? Mr. Freeman, you too need to ful ll the Halston Media mission and strive for accuracy. LET’S TALK Your article closes with a number of thought-provoking questions while stating that some teachers have concerns and are terri ed about DEI, which is quite upsetting and certainly needs to be addressed. We can’t speak on behalf of the local school districts, but our organizations would welcome the opportunity to collaborate on a forum to examine the questions you raise and explore what DEI means for our students, teachers, sta and community. We too are interested in approaching the subject in a “fair and honest way” and hope to have ongoing meaningful and impactful community discussions in the near future. Karen Haines Pressman On behalf of Lakeland RISE (Residents in Support of Education) Sharla St. Rose On behalf of Somers Residents in Support of DEI Marisa Ragonese On behalf of Yorktown for Justice In support of a drug overdose memorial To the Editor: In response to Kevin Murphy’s letter regarding the Drug Overdose Awareness Memorial that has been proposed in Yorktown, I would like to clarify my intentions.  is is not a memorial for my son alone.  is is to honor all those who have lost their lives to substance abuse. I envision it as a place of solace and comfort for those who have lost loved ones to the opioid epidemic.  I envision it as a source of inspiration and support for those in recovery or wanting to start on the path to recovery.  Most importantly, it will be a place to educate and provide awareness, and having a kiosk supplied with information and resources from various groups and organizations would provide that. For those who are interested, the Walden, NY  memorial can be found on Facebook under the Drug Overdose Awareness Memorial, Walden, NY page. It consists of a chain link fence with locks on it. Each lock has a picture with the name and dates of a person who died from a drug overdose/fentanyl poisoning. Seeing all those locks and knowing that each one represents a person lost would have a profound e ect on anyone viewing it, and I really fail to see how something like this would “normalize drug abuse.”  e presence of this memorial has been very successful in Walden and has created a new understanding surrounding drug use, abuse and recovery in that community. Addiction is a disease and should not be stigmatized. I do not think that many people realize that with the in ux of fentanyl into this country, people are dying who may not even be addicts.  Fentanyl is in everything.  is is from the DEA. gov website: “ e DEA Laboratory has found that, of the fentanyl-laced fake prescription pills analyzed in 2022, six out of ten now contain a potentially lethal dose of fentanyl.  is is an increase from DEA’s  previous announcement  in 2021 that four out of ten fentanyl-laced fake prescription pills were found to contain a potentially lethal dose.” ONE PILL CAN KILL. I want to re-emphasize that this is primarily about AWARENESS.  We have lost too many people to this drug epidemic. If people are o ended, they should be.  e amount of drug overdoses/fentanyl poisonings is increasing by the day.  We need to stop pretending that this is not a problem and face this crisis head on as a community.  Karen Renda LETTERS TO THE EDITOR SEELETTERS PAGE 10

THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2023 OPINION YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 9 My brother and sister-in-law’s house was struck by lightning in 2011. Between the  re and smoke, the damage to their home made it uninhabitable for about a year. But lucky for them, they had good insurance. So, the four of them, including my nieces, moved into another house until they were able to make all the repairs.  eir insurance functioned as it should, as all expenses were paid. Our editor-at-large, Bob Dumas, is experiencing something very di erent as he currently utilizes his health “insurance.” I put the word in quotes because it hardly functions as an insurance product. As the readers know in our Mahopac newspaper (where Bob had served as editor for many years), his leg was amputated back in early November at the Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla. He had the procedure due to a severe infection caused by complications from diabetes. His employer-based health insurance, Oxford United Healthcare, which is a reputable company, is like paying a mortgage each month – even with Halston Media kicking in 50% of the premium for each participating employee. United Healthcare’s slogan is “Helping people live healthier lives,” but I would de nitely advise our readers not to get sick around  anksgiving time. During  anksgiving week, Bob’s wound had healed enough to be transferred from the Westchester Medical Center to  e Paramount at Somers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.  e problem is that no human being at United Healthcare would get on the phone to authorize the transfer.  is was regardless of studies that show increased infection rates when a patient’s hospital stay is unnecessarily lengthened.     e following week, Bob was transferred to  e Paramount, which is a lovely facility in Somers (for full disclosure, it also advertises regularly in this newspaper – check out the crossword and Sudoku puzzles that they sponsor each week).        Bob has recovered quite nicely at  e Paramount, but he’s not at all physically ready to leave. As of this writing, he still hasn’t received his permanent prosthesis, which needs to be  tted to the remaining portion of his leg. It was only recently that he received a temporary one. While Bob was hoping he’d be able to run a marathon the moment he attached the prosthesis, in reality his days involve grueling physical therapy. He still has to deal with neuropathy in his remaining leg, which makes recovery even more challenging. Bob lives on his own and his closest relative, his sister, lives in Syracuse. So, it’s not as if he can simply go home and survive on his own without the proper therapy and rehab. Yet, for over a month now, United Healthcare has been threatening to withdraw its authorization for Bob’s life-saving care. Here is how the game is played.  erapy isn’t working? OK… then there is nothing that can be done and insurance payments should stop.  erapy is successful? Perfect… then therapy did what it needed to do and insurance payments should stop. Ultimately, Paramount has successfully fought the insurance company each time it threatens to withdraw its authorization. But at a time when Bob should be focused on his recovery, he is instead worried about whether he can stay at a facility that has been necessary for his survival.  e alternate solution would be for Bob to resign from Halston Media so that he could become destitute and qualify for Medicaid, which would pay for Bob’s care. Yes, a social worker mentioned this as a possible solution. What a lousy system we have! Ultimately, I don’t blame United Healthcare. I blame this hybrid health “insurance” system developed by both political parties in Washington, D.C.  e liberals want to have a national single-payer system where all our needs are covered by the federal government and conservatives want to have a free-market system that is no di erent from homeowner’s insurance, which covered the lightning strike at my brother’s house.  ere are positives and negatives to both extremes. Under the liberal solution, everyone would be covered, but the federal government would become the bad guy, as it would be forced to play the same game as United Healthcare. Under the conservative solution, health insurance would be a lot more a ordable and e cient, but just as you can’t buy homeowner’s insurance after your house burns down, those with pre-existing conditions would be out of luck. In the year 2023, society has decided that healthcare is a right. So, the conservative solution is untenable too. But this hybrid system is overly complicated and expensive. While nobody would ever  le a claim with their car insurance company after getting an oil change (as that’s not the purpose of insurance), we ine ciently  le a claim for everything, which is a burden for doctors and patients alike. Unfortunately, this broken system is ine cient, inhumane and costs an arm and a leg (or a prosthesis).   Our health ‘insurance’ system is broken BRETT FREEMAN PUBLISHER’S MEMO 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 When did you last update your last will and testament and power of attorney? CALL NEW YORK’S ELDER LAW TEAM 914.948.1500

PAGE 10 – YORKTOWN NEWS OPINION THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2023 An abuse of power? To the Editor:  The Yorktown Town Board meeting on Dec. 13, 2022 began with a political statement, which was made at taxpayer expense. Councilman Lachterman claimed that the Town Board’s written meeting minutes were not available to the public. In actuality, these minutes were available in four different locations. Additionally, they were no longer even considered to be the official minutes. In Feb. 2022 New York State law changed, which made video recordings the official minutes of Town Board meetings. This made the need for written minutes obsolete. But our Town Clerk continued to provide written minutes for the benefit of our residents. The Councilman wasn’t aware that the written minutes are in four locations. Nor was he aware that the video recording of the meeting was the official record of the meeting. And for nearly two years, nor did he even notice that the written minutes weren’t being stored where he had expected them to be. Councilman Lachterman hadn’t looked at the minutes for nearly two years.  And why, after all this time, did this become a Town Board issue? Why did our Town Board spend 30 minutes at a recent Town Board meeting on this subject? Well, the reason became crystal clear on Tuesday, Dec.  27  during the holiday break, when a political survey was distributed to Yorktown residents asking (quite misleadingly) if they knew that the minutes of Town Board meetings were deliberately being withheld from the public. The entire Yorktown Town Board created a nonsensical reason to attack our Town Clerk. Unfortunately, it was for their own political purposes. This is outrageous!  It’s more than outrageous, it’s an abuse of our public trust! Phil Corrao Yorktown LETTERS FROM PAGE 8 You probably remember “Evita,” the story of Maria Eva Duarte de Peron, the former first lady of Argentina. How could anyone forget the play, the movie or the songs connected to that wonderful production? But few people remember her husband, Juan Perón, who served as president of Argentina from 1946 until his overthrow in 1955 and then again from October 1973 until his death in July 1974. I dare say fewer still remember the international splash he made in March 1951. It was in that month that Juan Perón boldly announced that his government had been conducting secret tests on Huemul Island in northern Patagonia. He suggested that what he was about to reveal would have ground-shattering results that would change the course of history. What on earth was he talking about? Nuclear energy? Artificial intelligence? The human genome? Nope. During a press conference, Perón declared that his scientists had achieved nuclear fusion—the ability to harness the power of the sun—which would usher in a bold new era where energy would be sold in “half-liter bottles, like milk.” Unfortunately, when researchers finally returned from Huemul Island, Peron’s claim turned out to be nothing more than an expensive, embarrassing hoax. But the hope that nuclear fusion might some day provide desperately needed clean energy to satisfy the world’s power needs was born and, in fact, continues to this day. What is nuclear fusion? Fission, which is what existing nuclear plants do, releases energy from the decay of heavy atoms like uranium. But fusion involves fusing the atomic nuclei of very light elements, usually hydrogen, to form heavier nuclei. Duplicating the power of the sun (which is the whole idea here) necessitates that the total mass of every new nuclei formed is less than the mass of the original pair that fused to form it, and then the missing mass is released as immense amounts of energy. Got it? Don’t worry if you don’t. Suffice it to say we are trying to build a miniature sun on earth. It’s a nice theory but is very difficult to do. Why? Because even if you successfully start fusion in the lab, the reaction will quickly fizzle out. But the potential of a fusion-driven supply of energy is so enticing that scientists have been working on this for decades. Despite their admirable interest and effort, there exists a palpable frustration with the snail-like pace of the research, which is reflected in the old joke that fusion has always been 30 years away and it always will be. Recently, that very same feeling of exultation that existed preceding the bogus 1951 Perón announcement was repeated when, this past December, a front-page New York Times headline announced, “A Blast of 192 Lasers Achieves a Breakthrough in Nuclear Fusion.” What breakthrough? Let me explain. In the past, all the laboratory efforts to produce fusion energy consumed more energy than they generated. This past Dec. 5, it all changed. As the article states, “in a brief moment lasting less than 100 trillionth of a second, 2.05 megajoules of energy—roughly equivalent to a pound of TNT-bombarded the hydrogen pellet. Out flowed a flood of neutron particles—the product of fusion— which carried about 3 megajoules of energy, a factor of 1.5 energy gain.” What is significant about this result (at the famous Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California) is that it crossed one of the most difficult roadblocks in fusion research, ignition. This goal (ignition) had been promised as far back as 1997 when the facility that produced the result was started. That it took so long has been an ongoing embarrassment given the 3.5-billion-dollar price tag. But what does this mean for us? Given this development, when can we expect our world to change for the better? When can we see our energy costs reduced to practically nothing? Not in my lifetime. Tony Donne, the program director of Eurofusion, suggests that we will be well into the 2060s before any appreciable amount of electricity can be produced by fusion. If we really want to provide more immediate relief to an energy-starved planet, probably all the reactors that have sprung up in the last 30 years need to be redesigned and/or upgraded. Even though we have come a long way, there is still no overwhelming consensus in scientific circles on exactly what that redesign should look like. But there may be hope on the horizon. Oddly, a development that could have been published in the old newspaper column, “Believe It or Not,” is a novel approach gaining popularity today which proposes that the laboratory mimic the design of the snapping claw of a pistol shrimp. Pistol shrimps stun their prey by quickly closing their giant claw to create a shock wave in the water, where temperatures rise briefly to extreme levels. The new proposed labs, instead of directing many lasers into one capsule, would fire a projectile at high speed and then concentrate the energy into the fusion fuel capsule, using the shrimp-inspired approach. The result hoped for is that, thanks to the little shrimp’s example, inertia fusion would be cheap and easy to produce. Of course, this has yet to be tried, much less perfected. Even so, suffice it so say, the next time you are about to consume a shrimp cocktail, take a moment to thank the poor shrimp for its contributions to our future. Despite the provocatively optimistic front-page headline in The New York Times in its Dec. 14 issue, are we really close to solving the fusion issue today? Sadly, not quite. There remains a lot of engineering to be done before the dream of bottling the power of the sun becomes a reality. Solving the ignition problem was revolutionary, but we have other hurdles to clear. The good news is that forward-thinking investors are putting up the money necessary to continue the research. Unfortunately, it’s not enough; governments of the world need to step up and provide more. Why? Fusion could provide a miracle-like emissions-free source of energy and eliminate forever the need for power plants that burn coal and natural gas and presently deposit billions of tons of planet-warming carbon dioxide into our atmosphere. Equally important, the development of fusion could provide an affordable and safe energy supply for the entire world. All of this reminds me of the lyrics from the memorable song, “Don’t Cry for Me, Argentina:” “It won’t be easy, you’ll think it’s strange…I kept my promise.” Harnessing fusion won’t be easy, and some think it strange, but let’s hope it fulfills the promise that the world saw in it way back in March 1951. I kept my promise JAMES MARTORANO MY PERSPECTIVE 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 School Tax Bill for Year 2022-2023 The Second Half of the school taxes are due and must be paid no later than January 31, 2023. (Last day to pay without penalty). Please note that only one (1) School Tax Bill is mailed to each resident. The bill was mailed on August 29, 2022. Each bill has two perforated payment stubs located at the bottom of the statement which are to be used for payments. 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 January 31, 2023. ➢ On-line check/credit card payments Please refer to the “Tax Receiver” website at www.yorktownny.org to make payments on-line. Taxes must be postmarked no later than January 31, 2023

THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2023 OPINION YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 11 BOB DEANGELIS GUEST CONTRIBUTOR Thank you for reading our articles and welcome to a new year. As many of you may be making or trying to keep your New Year’s resolutions, please include a resolution to reduce your carbon footprint and that of our community. We all need to continue our journey to reduce the negative impacts our carbon emissions have on other people and our diverse ecosystem. This is an ongoing journey for us all. Over the past year, there were some sobering developments, such as the population of the earth surpassing 8 billion and that people are migrating to a higher “standard of living” and countries continue to consume more energy per capita. In 2022, the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species added 66 new species to its list of no-longer extant creatures. Our finite world has only so many resources to give. But there were also encouraging signs – such as the Inflation Reduction Act approved by our legislators which included nearly $370 billion in funding for projects aimed at addressing climate change, and the most recent global climate summit which again focused attention on the actions that need to be taken by everyone around the globe to reduce climate change and and seek climate justice. Many of the tools we require to reduce our emissions already exist and others will be updated and improved. This year, Yorktown100 will again publish articles to help readers: • Understand how we know climate change is happening and is man-made. • Discover how your choices and those of our community may contribute to (or reduce) our impact on the climate. • Learn how to estimate your personal household carbon emissions (footprint) and how to reduce it. • Explore ways in which you can make these changes in your personal/family’s lives (renewable electric power, electric vehicles, reducing waste, migrating to a healthier diet, etc.). • Join in efforts to reduce our communities’ carbon emissions (electrify school buses and municipal vehicles, modify building standards to guarantee new construction is more carbon-neutral, encourage conversion of municipal heating to heat pumps, support community solar, etc.). The key is to stop burning fossil fuels. The way to do this is to change to clean energy sources (like solar and wind power) for all our various needs (transportation, home heating, commercial and industrial applications) and to change how we eat and handle our waste. We have much of the technology we need available now, but it will not all be easy. We will discuss financial incentives and steps you can take. You will see how you can improve the environment, save money and have healthier lives – as well as showing that you care about other people living today and in the future. Let’s all take personal responsibility for this. As was said in the ‘60s, you are either part of the problem or part of the solution. I am sorry, but it appears that nearly all of us are part of the problem, particularly here in the U.S., where we have one of the highest emissions per capita in the world. The cumulative total carbon emissions of the planet are simply all the emissions from household demands totaled up. Yes, that includes the commercial and industrial sectors required to serve all of our households and lives. We are causing all this. We have a great opportunity to be leaders. So, what are we waiting for? As we make choices, let’s make informed choices. Pick the heat pump instead of an oil-burning furnace. Carpool, or select an EV or plug-in hybrid and consider a local vacation. Eat a healthier and lower carbon diet, and think carefully about all your purchases, investments and services. Of course, over the upcoming year we will delve deeper into these opportunities and provide more helpful information. A great opportunity to learn more and become more engaged is to join us at our upcoming talks at the John C. Hart Memorial Library. They are on Thursday evenings at 6:30: • Jan. 19: “Save Money Heating, Cooling and Powering Your Home.” • Feb. 16: Cut Your Garbage in Half!” • March 16: “Why Electric School Buses?” Perhaps you would like to do a little more and join us, even if just for a few months. We meet virtually on Monday evenings about every other week. If you don’t have the time, please consider making a contribution. We are a self-funded 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Just make a tax-deductible check out to Yorktown100 and mail it to Yorktown100, P.O. Box 675, Jefferson Valley, NY 10535. We are happy for any and all help, as we are a 100% volunteer organization. Thanks, and we look forward to another great year. Yorktown100 is a 100% volunteer group of neighbors working to reduce our carbon footprint by 5% a year through various programs. Contact us if you would like to learn more or would like to join. Visit us at https:// yorktown100.cure100.org and help make a difference. 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PAGE 12 YORKTOWN NEWS – THU BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER Yorktown native Matthew Slater has moved on from his role as Yorktown Town Supervisor to Assemblyman of New York’s 94th District. Slater was sworn into his new role at the Yorktown Town Hall on Dec. 31 by Congressman Mike Lawler after serving as the town’s supervisor since 2020. Police Chief Robert Noble acted as the Master of Ceremonies at the swearing in ceremony. Slater was joined by family, friends, Yorktown residents, Somers Supervisor Rob Scorrano, and Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne. As Slater is transitioning to his new role, Yorktown News conducted an exit interview re ecting on his past three years as supervisor. Yorktown News: What made you run for Town Supervisor? Slater: I believed in the town’s potential and I wanted to do whatever I could to bring us into the 21st century and help show that potential. I think we’ve accomplished that. Yorktown News: When you became supervisor, what did you want to see improved? Slater: I wanted to see improved communication with the town. We set out to update the website immediately and wanted it to become user-friendly. Yorktown News: What do you feel were some of your greatest accomplishments? Slater: We came to work every single day. I was so lucky to have such an amazing team [Town Attorney Adam Rodriguez, Jenna Lennox-Belcastro, Kyra Brunner]. We had such amazing department heads and employees. My success was their success. I think the product speaks for itself. If you look at everything we’ve accomplished in the past three years while also battling a global pandemic. For example: Trader Joes, Uncle Giuseppe’s, the inclusive playground at Granite Knolls, cutting town taxes twice in three years. Yorktown also received a Climate Smart designation from New York State, was named one of the safest midsize communities in America due to our stellar police. Lastly, many steps were taken to improve the quality of life around town through the creation of new committees in the town hall, including the food security task force, accessibility committee, veteran’s committee, youth council, arts and culture committee, and the Climate Smart Community. Yorktown News: What was your favorite part of serving Yorktown as supervisor? Slater: Coming to work every day. I loved it. I love that every day is something di erent and you never know what you’re walking into. It was also personal for me. I grew up here, my mom and grandmother are here, I’m raising my kids here. I have a vested interest in the success of this town. I take great pride in saying I grew up here and I want people to feel as proud as I do. Yorktown News: Is there anything you would do di erently if you could? Slater: Probably not.  e reason I say that is because you have to take everything as a lesson. I learned a lot and I don’t regret the lessons that I learned. I think they made me a better leader and a better person. I’ll never say that we handled everything perfectly but we tried our best. We walked in, did the best we could for the people of the town, and learned a lot.  ose lessons make us better people, better leaders, and prepare us for the next chapter. Yorktown News: What are your hopes for the future of Yorktown? Slater: I hope that we continue on the path that we’re on and hope we can continue to move forward.  is is Yorktown, we lead from the front, and I hope we continue to do that. I think we’ve emerged as a regional leader and we are an example for other municipalities. Yorktown News: Can you be more speci c about the path? Slater: I think we’ve put ourselves on a transformative trajectory. We look at the projects that are queued up and on the horizon, look at the overlay district and the impact it had on the Heights hamlet as intended, and the Downing Drive streetscape project. I believe those two pieces together will deliver the downtown that people want. We also focused a lot on the quality of life issues. I think that if we continue to empower and engage our residents in a collaborative e ort, we will be able to produce some cutting edge initiatives that will bene t the vast majority of our town. I hope that we continue to modernize the functions of local government. For example, we are also investing six  gures into the building department’s interface to upgrade its functionality with the latest program that will allow them to be a more online based department. People will be able to pay online, access records more online, just major steps into being in the future, and that ties back to being user-friendly. Yorktown News: Is there anything you want to add? Slater: I just want to say thank you. I want to thank the residents. I want to thank my family.  ere is a lot of sacri ce that goes into a role like this and my family has been nothing but supportive. Because of their support I was able to really throw myself all in. My family and I are very grateful for the con dence and trust that the town put in us and we have done our best to honor that trust. We’re excited about our next chapter in serving the town in the state assembly, but the answer to everyone’s question is no we are not moving. We are very proud to call Yorktown home. From Town Supervisor to New York State Assemblyman A Assem Matt being by Co Mike PHOTO CASEL An exit interview with Matt Slater REQUEST A FREE QUOTE! 877-516-1160 Prepare for power outages with a Generac home standby generator FREE 7-Year Extended Warranty* A $695 Value! Limited Time O er - Call for Deta Special Financing Available Subject to Credit Approval *To qualify, consumers must request a quote, generator with a participating dealer. Call for a Combining the best of modern medicine with proven holistic methods. (914) 248-6220 / Progressive-vet.com 268 Route 202 Somers, NY Service... Integrity... 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PAGE 14 – YORKTOWN NEWS THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2023 BY MIKE SABINI CONTRIBUTING WRITER If one wanted to start a marketing campaign for wrestling, Yorktown’s Senior Night dual meet against visiting Lakeland/Panas on Thursday (1/12) would be the cash cow. The day started with Huskers coach Dr. Jimmy Kaishian saying a few words about his seniors; Jason Glicksman, Will Nikisher (120 pounds, 15-7), and Samson Newberger (145, scholar athlete, Honors Society). The celebration included a light show, with the lights being dimmed as the Huskers came out to a loud applause. The match itself was one fans of both sides, who packed the bleachers, will remember. Lakeland/Panas jumped out to a 30-3 lead, but Yorktown came roaring back. Glicksman finished the comeback, winning by pin at 138 pounds in the final match, to give Yorktown an exhilarating 34-30 victory and send the Husker faithful into euphoria. “It’s amazing,” Glicksman said. “I have been working for so long, I mean every summer, for like the past five years, in the offseason, and it just paid off right there on Senior Night against our rivals.” Glicksman gave credit to the large crowd for propelling him to victory. “A lot of people showed up, probably the most since I have been wrestling. I mean Senior Night of course, I had to get the win.” The win gave Yorktown the inside track to the league title, which Lakeland/Panas has won the last two years. Last year, Lakeland/Panas trailed 22-6 but rallied to tie Yorktown 30-30, with the Rebels winning the meet on tie-breaking criteria No. 2, matches won (7-6) at Walter Panas. “It’s definitely big for the guys, especially with how we lost last year to flip it this year,” Kaishian said. “Most of all, it’s awesome to have this rivalry. We have a combined youth program, so you see this crowded room. It means a lot to wrestling and the sport that this match is so competitive. I’m sure we will be back in battles with them in the near future, but it definitely feels good to come out on top in this one.” Lakeland/Panas coach Dave Bergen enjoyed the rivalry aspect of it as well. “This is perfect,” Bergen said. “This is the match you want. It came down to the last match of the day, you cannot ask for a better thing than that, you cannot, for either team. They came out on top this year, we came out on top last year, and that’s exactly how it goes. It was the same kind of match last year and I love it because, when you are in it, it can go either way. In the end, we are still neighbors. So, it’s good to have a good, competitive thing. It was great and it was just very exciting.” Huskers who joined Glicksman in the win column were Anthony Muscolino (145, decision), Gio Tornambe (102, pin), Frank Ofrias (110, decision), Rowan Larsen (118, pin), Joe Tornambe (126, pin), and Nicolas Bucello (132, decision). Winning matches for Lakeland/ Panas were Cooper Schmidt (152, pin), Stephen Carroll (160, forfeit), Evan Salazar (172, forfeit), Nicholas Shalhoub (189, decision), Dom Parente (215, pin), and Dan Hurley (285, decision). Both local squads also wrestled dual meets on Tuesday (1/10). Yorktown (14-8) was victorious 42-30 at John Jay-Cross River, with Gio Tornambe (110, pin), Larsen (110, pin), Joe Tornambe (126, forfeit), Bucello (132, pin), Glicksman (138, pin), Muscolino (145, decision 6-2), Rocco Lore (189, pin), and George Gjergji (285, pin) getting into the winners’ circle for the Huskers. Lakeland/Panas (10-5) won 37- 28 at Somers-North Salem, led by winners Carroll (160, major decision 10-1), Salazar (172, pin), Alex Ryzy (189, pin), Parente (215, pin), Hurley (285, forfeit), Alex Macias (132, pin), and Schmidt (152, decision 8-1). Joe Tornambe (118) made the quarterfinals at the Eastern States Classic at SUNY-Sullivan on Saturday (1/14), before losing to the No. 1 seed and eventual champion, and the No. 2 seed and eventual third-place winner. The Rebels placed ninth out of 25 teams at the Hendrick Hudson Sailors Classic on Saturday (1/14), led by Carroll (160, third), Schmidt (152, fourth), Ryzy (172, fourth), Alex Russo (126, sixth), Parente (215, sixth), Dan Horowitz (102, seventh), Steven Sommovigo (110, seventh), Matt Sanchez (118, eighth), and Matt Clyman (132, eighth). Glicksman pin clinches Senior Night win Match is a victory for local wrestling PHOTOS: ROB DIANTONIO Yorktown’s Joe Tornambe has his hand raised after a victory vs. Lakeland/Panas at 126 pounds. Lakeland/Panas’ Dan Hurley has his hand raised after defeating Yorktown’s George Gjergji in a 285-pound match. Yorktown’s Frank Ofrias competes against Lakeland/Panas’ Mateo Santiago. WRESTLING We have a combined youth program, so you see this crowded room. It means a lot to wrestling and the sport that this match is so competitive.’ Dr. Jimmy Kaishian Yorktown Wrestling Head Coach

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PAGE 16 – YORKTOWN NEWS SPORTS THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2023 Lakeland Coach Tim Hourahan is hosting an indoor soccer league for high school aged players at Solaris Sports Center in Yorktown.  ere are two teams comprising of Lakeland High School soccer players competing against 14 other teams from other high schools such as Ossining, Eastchester, Irvington, Byram Hills, Yorktown, Rye, Putnam Valley, Hendric Hudson and John Jay.  e teams play each Saturday, and the playo s begin Feb. 25. Hourahan hosts indoor soccer league PHOTO COURTESY OF BORIS BOYKO SOCCER BY MIKE SABINI CONTRIBUTING WRITER LAKELAND BOWLING All matches at Cortlandt Lanes. BOYS (63-14) Lakeland 7, Yorktown 0 Tuesday, Jan. 10 Austin Kara (233, 618), Mike Antonucci (198, 521), Tyler Steimel (181, 494), Vincent Benedetto (192, 333), Keaton Wolf (188, 328), Lorenzo Battista (226), and Kyle Hickey (177) led Lakeland to a 7-0 triumph versus Yorktown. “During and all throughout our match, we made sure to stay focused and not let bad shots bother us,” said Kara, a junior captain. “Yorktown has some pretty good bowlers, so as a team we communicated with each other and helped anyone who was struggling with the shot.” Kara said the key to his personal success was to keep himself in check and stay consistent with his shots. “I had a couple bad breaks, but I made sure to not get frustrated and keep my focus for the next one,” Kara said. Kevin Kirey (200, 544), Matt Kirey (171, 451), Joshua Placido (192, 481), Finn Larsen (169, 448), and Kyle Cavalieri (135, 356) paced the Huskers. Lakeland 7, John Jay-CR 0 Wednesday, Jan. 11 Antonucci (234, 644), Steimel (147, 421), Kara (204, 397), Wolf (173, 325), Battista (201), Hickey (123, 145), Benedetto (95), and Zach Cohen (67) helped the Hornets to a 7-0 victory against John Jay-Cross River. Lakeland 5, Yorktown 2 Thursday, Jan. 12 Antonucci (254, 622), Kara (234, 610), Steimel (174, 495), Wolf (191, 475), and Battista (167) did the job in the Hornets’ 5-2 win against Yorktown. Matt Kirey (201, 565), Placido (200, 513), Kevin Kirey (198, 505), Larsen (204, 461), Scott White (173, 304), and Cavalieri (110) produced for Yorktown. GIRLS (2-54) Yorktown 7, Lakeland 0 Tuesday, Jan. 10 Kailey O’Connell (141, 408), Alyssa Lassen (145, 383), Ciara O’Brien (119, 356), Devin Besselman-Goldes (120, 320), Sophia Morello (116, 229), and Akshyasree Ravi (90) propelled Yorktown to a 7-0 triumph versus Lakeland. Jasmine Bashjawish (140, 325), Kerry Pike (118, 325), Trinitra Joy (90, 259), and Isabella Massaro (82, 228) did the honors for the Hornets. Antonucci and Kara lead LHS boys O’Connell shines for YHS girls PHOTO: ROB DIANTONIO Lakeland’s Austin Kara rolled a game-high 233 and series-high 618 against Yorktown. VARSITY ROUNDUP SEE ROUNDUP PAGE 17 Check out our Facebook & Instagram pages! Putnam Humane Society, 68 Old Rt. 6, Carmel 845-225-7777 www.puthumane.org Open 7 days a week from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Putnam Humane Society Oreo This sweet dog has lived in a home with three other dogs and young children. He’s a super guy and would be a wonderful addition to a dogloving family. This handsome young cat lost his home because the child became allergic. He is very sweet and just needs a new family to love. Oliver This ad was generously donated by Halston Media. Robert D. Feroce ARM, SCLA Licensed Public Adjuster in NY and CT, Robert has over 25 years experience in the insurance industry handling property claims for insurance companies with 10 years as a Senior Major Loss Adjuster. He has the unique knowledge of how adjusters and management for the insurance companies think and handle claims. Soundview Public Adjusting ensures our clients are treated fairly leveling the playing field to obtain the proper coverage and settlement deserved. Complimentary review of the claim is provided. 914-281-3721 [email protected] FIRE • SMOKE WIND • WATER DAMAGE INTEGRITY, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2023 SPORTS YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 17 John Jay-CR 7, Lakeland 0 Wednesday, Jan. 11 Lakeland fell to John JayCross River 7-0, led by Bashjawish (133, 356), Pike (110, 297), Faith Rabadi (95, 270), and Ashley Rimm (73, 193). YORKTOWN BOWLING All matches at Cortlandt Lanes. BOYS (51-26) Yorktown 7, North Salem 0 Wednesday, Jan. 11 Kevin Kirey (187, 525), Matt Kirey (181, 468), Placido (182, 441), Larsen (145, 419), and Cavalieri (148, 414) ignited Yorktown to a 7-0 victory versus North Salem. GIRLS (57-20) Yorktown 7, North Salem 0 Wednesday, Jan. 11 O’Connell (160, 474), Morello (123, 356), Besselman-Goldes (132, 350), Lassen (123, 331), and O’Brien (114, 304) did the honors, in the Huskers’ 7-0 win against North Salem. “ is season has truly been incredible for all of us involved,” said O’Connell, a junior. “One of our major strong points as a team is just how many returning players we have. Last year we had zero seniors on our team, leaving us an incredible chance for this year. In total,  ve of us are returning bowlers.  is of course not only helps our scores, but it also helps our relationships. We are incredibly close, just as any team should be, and thrilled to be back at the alley.” Just letting things come naturally has helped O’Connell be successful. “ e key to my success, is not thinking or worrying about it,” she said. “I have found that the more I get into my own head, the harder everything becomes. I’m so proud to be the captain of this team. We have fought hard to be where we are right now and plan to  ght just as hard in the years to come.” John Jay-CR 7, Yorktown 0 Thursday, Jan. 12 O’Connell (168, 491), Morello (121, 331), O’Brien (123, 306), Besselman-Goldes (112, 211), Ravi (117, 205), and Tiana Rogers (108, 198) led Yorktown in its 7-0 loss to John Jay-Cross River. YORKTOWN BOYS BASKETBALL (9-3) Yorktown 86, Briarcliff 60 Monday, Jan. 9 (Briarcliff High School) Brandon Montero (14 points, 6 rebounds), Justin Price (13 points), and Kaden Gonzalez (12 points) led Yorktown, the No. 22 ranked Class A team in the state, to an 86-60 victory against Briarcli . Yorktown led 27-10 at the end of the  rst quarter, 53-27 at halftime, and didn’t look back. “We got o to such a great start because we worked so hard,” Montero said. “We know what’s at stake while we are on this winning streak ( ve games). Our ball movement is amazing and so is our defense.” Yorktown 71, Sleepy Hollow 48 Friday, Jan. 13 (Sleepy Hollow High School) Yorktown won its sixth game in a row, 71-48 against Sleepy Hollow, led by Billy Feeks (23 points), Montero (21 points, 9 rebounds), and Gonzalez (13 points). Pearl River 65, Yorktown 58 Saturday, Jan. 14 (Tappan Zee High School) Pearl River beat Yorktown 65- 58 in the “Two Counties, One Cause” event, where 100 percent of the money raised went to the Children’s Tumor Foundation. Montero (20 points) and Feeks (17 points) paced the Huskers. “Charlie Strong Game” Yorktown will hold its “Charlie Strong Game” 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20 vs. John Jay-Cross River, to raise money that will be donated to the Blythedale Children’s Hospital in Valhalla.  ose who would like to donate through Venmo can send money to @CharlieStrong2023. LAKELAND GIRLS BASKETBALL (6-4) Lakeland 73, Yonkers 51 Monday, Jan. 9 (Lakeland High School) Nichole Ljuljic led Lakeland with 34 points, followed by Ava Lugo’s 17 points, in the Hornets’ 73-51 win versus Yonkers. Leading 37-31 at halftime, Lakeland took control of the game by outscoring Yonkers 36- 20 in the second half. “We started moving the ball more against their zone and that freed up our shooters to make shots,” Ljuljic said. Byram Hills 45, Lakeland 34 Wednesday, Jan. 11 (Lakeland High School) Ljuljic paced Lakeland with 17 points, in its 45-34 loss to Byram Hills. YORKTOWN GIRLS BASKETBALL (6-2) Yorktown 40, Eastchester 24 Monday, Jan. 9 (Yorktown High School) Yorktown’s Olivia Lucas (25 points, 3 rebounds, 9 steals), Kaitlyn Judge (5 points, 5 rebounds, 2 steals), Liv DelGaudio (4 points), Martina Prybylski (3 points, 1 rebound), Caitlin Mulvihill (2 points), Nicole Boccia (1 point, 1 rebound, 5 steals), and Lexi Livadhi (7 rebounds, 1 steal), paced the Huskers in their 40-24 triumph versus Eastchester. Yorktown 55, Sleepy Hollow 18 Friday, Jan. 13 (Yorktown High School) Four 3-pointers in the second quarter, and  ve for the game, by Prybylski (15 points), ignited Yorktown to a 55-18 win versus Sleepy Hollow. “It felt great,” Prybylski said of her shooting. “We have been really working hard at practice this whole week. Every time I come to practice, we always work hard. It de nitely paid o today, which will help the team going into the next few weeks that will be a bit tougher.” Attention to detail paid o on defense as well. “Coach (Kristi) Dini is a great coach, so again we work very hard every practice on defense, we really focus on it,” Prybylski said. “As a team we came together, were able to get forward, and it paid o .” Lucas (13 points), DelGaudio (7 points, 3 rebounds), Livadhi (6 ROUNDUP FROM PAGE 16 SEE ROUNDUP PAGE 18 American Family Care knows being sick takes a toll on your body, your finances, and your life—so the next time the flu visits you, visit us. 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PAGE 18 – YORKTOWN NEWS SPORTS THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2023 The combined YorktownSomers swim team faced Tappan Zee in full force during their first home meet at the Mildred E. Strang Middle School pool on Wednesday, Jan. 11. Their backs against the wall, the Huskers/ Tuskers pulled off an exciting comeback after a string of defeats this season. “We have been waiting for this moment,” said Coach Brittney Pisano. She added that the team had some setbacks in the season with the holidays and sickness, and it was great to have the team in full force with excellent energy at the home meet. Brady McEnroe, Nicholas Fraser, Jay Wilkinson, and Joseph Aoukar won the opening event, the 200 Medley relay, in 1:50.69. McEnroe led off with the 50-yard backstroke, giving Fraser a solid lead for the breaststroke leg. Wilkinson picked it up with the 50-yard butterfly, and Aoukar anchored the race with the 50-yard freestyle, giving the relay an almost seven-second lead ahead of Tappan Zee. The team also won the 400 freestyle relay, swam by Jason Muroski, Aoukar, McEnroe, and Wilkinson. Another huge lead clocked them in at 3:51.67. Muroski won both of his individual events—the 200 freestyle and the 100 butterfly—bringing in some significant points for a lead early in the meet. Somers senior Jay Wilkinson and junior Luke Hopper dominated the 100 freestyle event. Wilkinson won it, clocking 51.98, and Hopper finished second with 57.94. The sophomore McEnroe won the 50-yard freestyle with an impressive 23.94, and the 100-yard backstroke. Senior Nicholas Fraser locked in the points for a first-place win in the 100 breaststroke, clocking 1:13.74. Somers junior Danny Sherry placed second in the 100 butterfly and helped earn the team 27 points along with Muroski’s first-place win in this event. The team showed versatility with first-place wins in eight out of 11 events and put on a show for their fans at their home pool in Yorktown. In a post-game interview, cocaptains Jay Wilkinson and Parsa Abdollhi-Tirabady revealed that the team’s strength lies in their great dynamics. “We have got a good bunch of guys here, they are all good kids, and as captains, we encourage them as much as possible,” said Tirabady. “This season, we have not gotten off to the best of starts, but we keep moving forward and keep encouraging positivity.” The team members showed a lot of support for one another and cheered on the younger swimmers. “It’s great to see everyone motivated,” Wilkinson said. “This was our first home meet, and we leave with a win—that’s really great. We do our best and make sure we stay committed to the team.” Yorktown-Somers win big at first home meet 61-33 over Tappan Zee PHOTO COURTESY OF JODY ALCANTARA Coach Brittney Pisano (left) with the YorktownSomers combined swim team. SWIMMING PHOTO: VIM WILKINSON Somers junior Luke Hopper (lane 1 - far right) and senior Jay Wilkinson (lane 3) diving in for the 200 Individual Medley event. ‘We have been waiting for this moment.’ Brittney Pisano Yorktown-Somers Swim & Dive Coach points, 7 rebounds, 1 steal), Judge (5 points, 7 rebounds, 3 steals), Mulvihill (4 points), Boccia (3 points, 6 rebounds), and Sofia Boucher (2 points) all contributed to the fourth straight win for the Huskers. Highlighting the night were the girls from the Yorktown Athletic Club, who stood with the team during the national anthem and took a picture with them after the game. “It’s really incredible,” Prybylski said. “It’s great to feel like we are role models for them and to have the support in the stands from them. I really felt it helped us a lot in getting this win. It was really great.” BYSNS ICE HOCKEY (3-10) Rye 8, BYSNS 1 Wednesday, Jan. 11 (Playland Ice Casino) The BYSNS fell 8-1 to Rye, led by Ty Wingfield (38 saves), Dylan Weber (4 saves), and Owen Cunningham (1G). CORTLANDT ICE HOCKEY (2-9-1) John Jay-CR 5, Cortlandt 1 Friday, Jan. 13 (Brewster Ice Arena) John Jay-Cross River defeated Cortlandt 5-1, which included two empty-net goals for the Wolves. Nick Mele (28 saves), Joe Riggio (1G), and Frankie Kowal (1A) led the Rebels. Cortlandt 10, ETBE 2 Sunday, Jan. 15 (Ice Hutch, Mount Vernon) Cortlandt led 4-0 after the first period and cruised to a 10-2 victory against ETBE (Eastchester/ Tuckahoe/Bronxville/Edgemont). Colin Cody (4G, 1A), Brendan Morea (1G, 3A), Jack Jimenez (1G, 2A), Riggio (1G, 1A), Jack DiBenedetto (1G), Nate Garofalo (1G), Dominic Kulan (first varsity goal, 1A), Kia McCarron (1A), Sean Foley (1A), John Gannon (1A), Kowal (1A), and Mele (6 saves) helped the Rebels get back in the win column. “We have played many good teams this year, these guys are a younger team,” said Rebel coach Bart Mucci. “It feels good to get that monkey off our back.” YORKTOWN & LAKELAND CHEERLEADING Snowflake Showdown Saturday, Jan. 14 (Mahopac High School) Off a long break, the Huskers showed no rust by winning their Game Day-B, JV, and large school/ large team division in the Snowflake Showdown last weekend. “Our whole program had a clean sweep, so I would say for their first competition after a month break, they did fantastic,” said Coach Franny Donahue. Also at the Snowflake Showdown, Lakeland Cheerleading placed second in their coed division. “We are so proud of our team and how hard they worked,” said Coach Michelle Poandl. “They looked amazing. They hit zero, and beat three teams to come in second place. We are so happy for the team and especially our seniors who have been part of our program for so long.” LAKELAND GYMNASTICS Lakeland-Panas/Putnam Valley 175.550, Mahopac 166.850 Wednesday, Jan. 11 (Dynamic Gymnastics) Olivia Marricco (36.45), Gianna DelPonte (34.95), and Alexis Kelly (34.65) led Lakeland’s combined gymnastics squad to a statement win over Mahopac last week. ROUNDUP FROM PAGE 17

THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2023 SPORTS YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 19 BY MIKE SABINI CONTRIBUTING WRITER It was a battle of two of the best, with host Lakeland, the No. 9 ranked Class A team in the state, entering a primetime Friday night (1/13) showdown 11-1 while Somers, ranked No. 18, came in 8-1, winners of seven in a row. A great defensive e ort, along with a game-high 25 points and  ve 3-pointers from Chris Whyte-Luciano, propelled Lakeland to a 62-45 victory against Somers, for its 10th straight win. “It was a huge game,” said Lakeland coach Steve Fallo. “ ey came in 8-1, (Matt) Fitzsimons is an outstanding player.  ey have legit players. We just played ridiculously well defensively. We shut them down. I don’t know what Fitzsimons ended the game with (7 points) but Chris did an outstanding job on him. It’s a team e ort. We pride ourselves on defense and that’s the third game in a row against three legit teams that we kept them in the forties. When you do that, you can win.” Somers jumped out to a 10-3 lead, but Lakeland responded by scoring the last 10 points of the  rst quarter to go up 13-10. “I was just a little frustrated with how the other team was scoring, because we are a better team, we have more talent,” Whyte-Luciano said. “I knew we worked harder, so in my mind it just clicked, God willing it happened and I was able to hit shots.” Whyte-Luciano connected on two treys in the  rst quarter, his second pulling the Hornets to within one, 10-9. A basket by Grady Leonard (14 points) and a steal at halfcourt and layup by Sean Perry (6 points) put the Hornets up by three after one quarter.  e second quarter was an even a air, with the Hornets leading 27-23 going into halftime. Lakeland took control of the game in the third quarter, outscoring Somers 19-11 and leading 46-34 at the end of it.  e play that symbolized the Hornets’ heart and hustle came when Whyte-Luciano outfought a group of Tuskers under the boards and leapt over them to come down with a rebound before getting fouled. He made one of two foul shots, putting Lakeland up 39-30. “It was the e ort, the will to keep going, that’s how we do it in practice,” Whyte-Luciano said. “We go as hard as we can, we keep going, we play a little bit past the buzzer in practice. So in games, it makes us unstoppable. Other teams are tired, but we are not tired because we have that motor.” Helping ignite that motor was Andrew Mendel (6 points), in a role that he relishes. “Everyone has a role,” Mendel said. “Mine is being the hype man.  at’s my role and I love it.” Besides a strong motor, Lakeland also has a team that does not rely on just a couple of players to win. “Any good team that wants to go far in the tournament has to have a bench,” Fallo said. “We can go eight, nine deep. We have shooters, we have defenders that don’t play a lot because of our starters, but we feel really comfortable with our bench.” Logan Shiland (5 points), Anthony Jennings (3 points), and Logan Crilly (3 points) also earned their way into the box score, with John Bartolotta seeing time on the  oor as well. Ryan Tocci, Ryan Ahmed, Oban Rader, Gavin Morales, and Robert Pagliaro also play key roles on the Hornets’ roster. “We all bought in,” Mendel said of the victory. “When you believe in the system it will believe in you. We stay calm and patient and just believe in each other.” Lakeland (12-1) began the week by winning at Pearl River 58-46 on Jan. 11, led by WhyteLuciano (20 points), Leonard (12 points), Perry (9 points), Shiland (6 points), Jennings (6 points), and Crilly (5 points). Lakeland wins primetime showdown Whyte-Luciano leads Hornets to victory Logan Crilly goes up for a shot inside. Andrew Mendel goes up strong. PHOTOS: ROB DIANTONIO Sean Perry glides to the rim. BOYS BASKETBALL WHY DO WE ADVERTISE IN HALSTON MEDIA’S LOCAL NEWSPAPERS? To AdverTise wiTh Us, CAll BreTT FreemAn AT (845) 208-8151

SPORTS Chris PAGE 20 – YORKTOWN NEWS THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2023 BY MIKE SABINI CONTRIBUTING WRITER Lakeland senior guard Chris Whyte-Luciano is one of the captains for the Hornets’ boys basketball squad, along with seniors Logan Shiland, Andrew Mendel, and Anthony Jennings. Last season, his first on the Lakeland varsity, the 6-2 Whyte-Luciano made both AllLeague and All-Conference. HOW OLD WERE YOU WHEN YOU STARTED PLAYING BASKETBALL AND WHAT GOT YOU STARTED? I started playing basketball at four years old, when my parents bought me my first mini hoop. I would watch all of the Knicks’ games with my dad and that is what made me want to play basketball. I also attended NBA games and had the opportunity to speak one on one with a few players like Allen Iverson, Howard Eisley, Carmelo Anthony, and Bernard King. I even had the opportunity to do a workout with Ben Gordon. This has all inspired me to play along with my own aspirations. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT BEING ON THE LAKELAND BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM? My favorite thing about being on the Lakeland boys basketball team is I get to participate in the best sport the world has to offer and the game I love. The added bonus is I’m playing for good coaches and teammates that work hard every night. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PREGAME OR POST GAME RITUAL THAT YOU SHARE WITH YOUR TEAMMATES? We really do not have a pregame or postgame ritual, but we joke around and laugh before we get on the bus to go to a game. Then when we are on the bus, we lock in and get ready. DO YOU HAVE ANY GOALS FOR YOUR FINAL SEASON PLAYING AT LAKELAND? My team and I would like to win the league championship and section championship this year. Personally, I would like to hit the 1,000-point mark in my high-school career, which is a tough thing to do in only two years. WHO HAS BEEN YOUR BIGGEST ROLE MODEL OVER THE YEARS AND WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED FROM THEM? My parents have been my biggest role models. My mom gives me love and support at every turn in my life. She is constantly there for me and in my corner no matter what. My dad has so much passion and is constantly pushing me to do my best in whatever I’m doing; From washing a cup, to making my bed, to dribbling the basketball. His message to me is do whatever you are doing to the best of your ability, and you will never wish or have the urge to do it over again. Both of my parents fully support my goal of playing pro basketball. TELL US ONE THING ABOUT YOURSELF THAT NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW. I do not like to go out to parties or be in big crowds. I like to keep it low key with a small group of people or just be by myself. DO YOU PLAN TO CONTINUE TO PLAY BASKETBALL IN COLLEGE? I definitely want to play basketball in college and beyond, no question about it. I love this game and it is my passion. I have not made a decision on a school I am going to play for as of yet. That decision will be made when my season ends. DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU WANT TO STUDY IN COLLEGE? I am planning to major in education in college. My mom is an educator and I want to help kids and advocate for them the way I see her do it, for the students and their families. I also want to help kids focus on their dreams. WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE AND PRO SPORTS TEAM? My favorite professional athlete is Usain Bolt. He is the fastest person on the planet, and when he runs, he is so graceful. My favorite pro sports team is the New York Knicks. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MUSIC TO LISTEN TO WHILE WARMING UP FOR A GAME? Sometimes I listen to Miley Cyrus’ old songs and I also listen to drill music before games. IF YOU COULD HAVE ONE SUPERPOWER, WHAT WOULD IT BE? If I had a superpower, I would want to have the same ability that Spiderman has. Spiderman is the best superhero of all time, hands down. IF YOU COULD PICK ONE PLACE TO VISIT ON VACATION THAT YOU HAVE NEVER BEEN TO, WHERE WOULD YOU GO? There are a few places I would like to visit, but the one that pops in my head right now would be Japan, because of the culture and the educational background. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE FOOD TO EAT BEFORE OR AFTER A GAME? My favorite food to eat before a game is an acai bowl with granola and blueberries, because it is good for you and it is not heavy. After a game, my favorite food is either pasta or some kind of chicken dish. BEST PLACE TO EAT IN YORKTOWN? My favorite restaurant in Yorktown is Izla, because they make good homemade ethnic Spanish food. It reminds me of the food in the Bronx where I am from. WHAT’S THE GO-TO APP ON YOUR PHONE? My go-to app is probably YouTube, because I like to watch some educational and funny videos. FOR A YOUNG ATHLETE GROWING UP IN THE LAKELAND DISTRICT, WHAT WOULD YOU TELL THEM ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE OF BEING PART OF THE BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM AND WHY THEY SHOULD GO OUT FOR THE TEAM? My advice to younger kids would be to always follow your dreams. It is a great experience and it is a great group of guys. We all have fun and work our hardest to win. The most important message is to work hard and work on your game at least 1-3 hours a day. Whyte-Luciano NBA legends inspire Hornet senior guard PHOTO: ROB DIANTONIO Chris Whyte-Luciano is aiming for a section championship and the 1000-point club in his final season with Lakeland. ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT

THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2023 LEISURE YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 21 Library hours: Monday- ursday, 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday, noon - 4 p.m. 914-245-5262; jchart@wlsmail. org, website: www.yorktownlibrary. org POPULAR TEEN’S BOOKS  e most circulated new YA books in the library this past month: 1) “ e Maze Cutter” by James Dashner 2)  “Nothing More to Tell” by Karen M. McManus 3) “ e Heartstopper Yearbook” by Alice Oseman 4) “Forest Hills Bootleg Society” by Dave Baker 5) “Miss Peregrine’s Museum of Wonders” by Ransom Riggs POPULAR CHILDREN’S BOOKS  e most circulating children’s new titles in the library by di erent categories this past month: • Fiction - “BigShot” by Je Kinney • Graphic - “Enemies” by Svetlana Chmakova • Picture Book - “ e Pigeon Will Ride the Roller Coaster” by Mo Willems. • Easy Reader (ages 5 - 8) - “Pizza and Taco: Super-Awesome Comic!” by Stephen Shaskan • Young Reader ( grades 2 - 4) - “Pug’Snow Day” by Kyla May DID YOU KNOW? Many talented and local authors will be at our Authors Around Town Book Fair this Saturday, Jan. 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. We are excited to host: Toby Amidor, Joan Fields, Dawn Barclay, (C) Music and Movement. Children of all ages. 6 p.m. Lois Karl, Mary Calvi, Diane Lechleithner, George Chornbrook, Judy Prescott Marshall, Vivian Conan, and Monica Stahlmann. It’s a great opportunity to mingle with other community members and learn about these authors’ inspirations and their creative process. Book sales and refreshments are available. Invite your family and friends to join this literacy feast! Programming Key: (A) Adults (Y) Young Adults (C) Children’s. Please visit the library website (yorktownlibrary.org) calendar for more information. FRIDAY, JANUARY 20 (A) Mah Jongg (Drop-in Program). 12:30-3:30 p.m. (A/Y) One-on-One Teen Tech Help. 2:30-4:30 p.m. No appointment needed. SATURDAY, JANUARY 21 Authors Around Town: Local Author Fair. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. MONDAY, JANUARY 23 (A) Mah Jongg (Drop-in Program). 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (C) PAWS to Read. Grades K-5. 5-6 p.m. (A) Earring Making Workshop. 6 p.m. TUESDAY, JANUARY 24 (A) Medicare Counseling. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (A) Chair Yoga with Lisa. 1 p.m. (A/Y) One-on-One Teen Tech Help. 2:30-4:30 p.m. No appointment needed. 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SSNY designated as agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to Kenneth Lewis: 927 Bernard Road Peekskill NY 10566. Purpose: Any lawful purpose Notice of Formation of S. JOKONYA, CPA PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2021- 06-24. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of Professional Limited Liability Company (PLLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to Simbarashe Jokonya: 2271 Saw Mill River Road Yorktown Heights NY 10598. Purpose: Any lawful purpose Notice of Formation of Jake Siegler Music LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/22/22. 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 United States Corporation Agents, INC.: 7014 13th Ave, Suite 202 Suite 202 Brooklyn NY 11228. Purpose: Any lawful purpose Notice of Formation of 535 Washington Street LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2022-12-19. 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 Kenneth Lewis: 927 Bernard Road Peekskill NY 10566. Purpose: Any lawful purpose Notice of Formation of JINTAJAM LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2023-01-04. 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 Chutipan Singtokaew: 26 Kings Ferry Road Montrose NY 10548. Purpose: Any lawful purpose Notice of Formation of ARPINO CPR, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2022- 12-28. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to ARNOLD A. ARPINO & ASSOCIATES P.C.: 380 TOWNLINE RD Suite 180 HAUPPAUGE NY 11788. Purpose: Any lawful purpose Please take notice that a special meeting of the Yorktown Heights Fire District Board of Fire Commissioners, will be held 7:00 p.m. on the 23rd day of January 2023 at Station #2, Locksley Road Firehouse, 794 Locksley Road, Yorktown Heights, New York, to discuss the feasibility of adding additional apparatus space at Station #1 1916 Commerce Street. This Notification is being given to the news media pursuant to the provisions of Section 104(1) of the Public Officers Law of the State of New York. By order of the Board of the Fire Commissioners of the Yorktown Heights Fire District. 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