The Somers Record 11.11.21

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ELECTION RESULTS
Scorrano elected
Somers supervisor

Cirieco, Faulkner return to Town Board

BY CAROL REIF Republican Robert Scor- e nancial services consul-
STAFF WRITER rano has declared victory in the tant will be stepping into the
Somers supervisor’s race after tal- shoes of four-term Supervisor
ere will be a new face at the lying 3,668 votes to Democratic Rick Morrissey, who announced
helm of local government this opponent Stephanie Keegan’s last spring that he wouldn’t be
January. 2,412. running for reelection.

e County Board of Elec- PHOTO COURTESY OF ROBERT SCORRANO
tions last week released uno cial
numbers based on ballots casts Robert Scorrano with his family at Mamma Rosa on Election Night.
during early voting and on Elec-
Top Tuskers!PHOTOSCOURTESYOFSCSD tion Day, Tuesday, Nov. 2. e and William Faulkner with tested on the Republican, Demo-
o cial and nal tallies await the cratic and Conservative lines. She
Congratulations to Valedictorian Matt Kahn and Salutato- counting of absentee and a da- 3,246 (28%). drew 5,877 votes.
rian Hudson Schantz for achieving the top rankings for the vit ballots. ( ere were reportedly
Somers High School Class of 2022! 255 absentee ballots requested in Democratic candidates Stakeholders also picked a
Somers.) ese can’t be opened county executive, county clerk,
until Tuesday, Nov. 16, o cials Tom Newman and Margaret county legislators in Districts 2
said. e intention of the lag is and 4 and ve Supreme Court
to give the various parties time to DiLorenzo polled 2,538 (22%) justices. ey also voted on ve
contest them.
and 2,436 votes (21%), respec- SEE ELECTION PAGE 28
ere will also be two famil-
iar faces returning to the Town tively, according to the uno cial
Board.
results.
Winning reelection for coun-
cil were Republican incumbents Town Receiver of Taxes Mi-
Anthony Cirieco with 3,579
votes, or 30% of the ballots cast, chele McKearney ran uncon-

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Page 2 – The Somers Record ELEPHANT’S TRUNK Thursday, November 11, 2021

The Staff Somers Lions Club and end at the Veterans Me- Saint Luke’s our fundraising page where you
morial in Ivandell Cemetery. Episcopal Church can browse all of the items and
EDITORIAL TEAM VETERANS DAY PARADE place your orders. Orders can be
TOM WALOGORSKY Thursday, Nov. 11 at 10 Leading the parade will be a of Somers placed up until Dec. 5 and will
EDITOR: 914-302-5830 Model T with honored veteran be shipped directly to you within
[email protected] a.m. and former police chief Michael HOLIDAY WREATH the time frame of your choosing!
e Somers Lions Club Driscoll. Also in attendance will FUNDRAISER
ADVERTISING TEAM be representatives from the Girl ese are great ideas for gift giv-
PAUL FORHAN will be holding a Veterans Scouts, Boy Scouts, Brownies, Through Dec. 5 ing too and you can have them
Day parade in honor of all Daisies, Eagle Scouts, Somers Get a jump on your holiday de- shipped directly to the recipient.
(914) 806-3951 who served our country. e Leos, and many more. For more cor and help bene t St. Luke’s at
[email protected] parade will begin at 10 a.m., information please contact Lion the same time! Simply click the ere are also brochures available
followed by a ag ceremony Kate O’Keefe 914-384-1612 or link below and it will take you to at the church if you would pre-
BRUCE HELLER at 11 a.m. e route will be- [email protected] fer a hard copy or would like to
(914) 486-7608 gin at Somers Middle School place an order by phone. Happy
[email protected] Shopping! Visit www.slcsomers.
org for more information.
LISA KAIN
(201) 317-1139 Westchester
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SHELLEY KILCOYNE BLACK FRIDAY of acoustic music, having toured
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PHOTOGRAPHER Burns and Highway 53 will
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18/19 & OLDER OUTERWEAR, FLEECE 6:30, open mic at 7 - 8 p.m. Do-
GABRIELLE BILIK nation: $25.00 Proof of vaccina-
DESIGNER (Skis, Snowboards, & ACCESSORIES tion or negative Covid test and
Bindings) masks indoors will be required
[email protected] (Jackets, Snowpants, Thermals, Helmets, for this show. Refreshments will
Hats, Gloves, Goggles and Socks) be served. Contact info: west-
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(Excludes EKG Shoulder Pads)
Deadlines BULK REFUSE DROP OFF
15% OFF Through Saturday, Nov. 13.
THE SOMERS RECORD DEADLINE For Somers Residents only.
THE DEADLINE FOR ADVERTISEMENTS ALL CURRENT MODEL
HARD GOODS Bulk refuse will be accepted
AND EDITORIAL SUBMISSIONS FOR M-F (7 a.m. - 4 p.m.) and Sat-
(Skis, Snowboards, Bindings, urdays (7 a.m. - 12 p.m.) at City
SOMERS RECORD IS THE THURSDAY Boots, Poles) Carting & Recycling, Inc., 241
BEFORE THE NEXT PUBLICATION DATE. Route 100, Somers. Acceptable
SOME EXCLUSIONS APPLY. SALE IS ON IN-STOCK MERCHANDISE ONLY. DOES NOT APPLY TO CUSTOM OR SPECIAL items include household items
FOR MORE INFORMATION, ORDERS. NOT VALID ON SKI RENTALS. NOT VALID ON ALREADY MARKED DOWN ITEMS. (mattresses, furniture, carpeting,
CALL TOM WALOGORSKY AT wood, bicycles, non-commercial
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[email protected]. waste), propane tanks (no larger
than 20 lbs, $10 each) refrig-
Subscribe erators and air conditioners ($35
each with freon, $10 each w/o
TO REQUEST THE SOMERS RECORD freon, must have sticker).
WEEKLY DELIVERY, CALL 845-208-8503
OR EMAIL [email protected]. Non-acceptable items include
SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE COMPLIMENTARY FOR hazardous or toxic materials (see
RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES IN THE TOWN. Westchester County Environ-
OUT OF TOWN MAIL SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE ment and Recycling Guidelines)
$150 PER YEAR FOR FIRST CLASS MAIL. and commercial construction
material. Prices are $25 per car,
PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID AT $30 per minivanSUV/station
SOMERS, NY AND AT wagon, $45 per pickup truck or
small van (up to 3 cubic yards),
ADDITIONAL MAILING OFFICES. and $86 per ton for any truck
POSTMASTER: larger than a pickup. ID showing
Somers residency is required. For
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Thursday, November 11, 2021 The Somers Record – Page 3

Your Neighbor

Svelte & luxurious, hats by Jackie Cicogna

Somers milliner opens show Nov. 14

BY ABBY LUBY
CONTRIBUTING WRITER

In the 1935 comedy lm “Top Hat,”

Fred Astaire sings the popular, upbeat

song by Irving Berlin, “Top Hat, White

Tie and Tails.” Top hats were essential to

formal wear and speaks to the high art

of millinery started in 18th century Mi-

lan, Italy. Today, one’s hat is the solid halo

that accentuates who we are. A growing

number of hat wearers have come to rely

on creative and talented milliner design-

ers such as Somers-based milliner Jackie

Cicogna.

Owner of Jackie Cicogna Millinery,

Cicogna designs hats for men and women

that are custom-made everyday a airs to

be worn in any type of weather as well as

on special occasions. Cicogna’s uniquely PHOTO COURTESY OF JACKIE CICOGNA

creative and imaginative hats come in Woman’s hat wearing a fascinator made
many fashionable styles, including wide- with a vintage felt, embellished with tulle,
brim fedoras, bucket-shaped hats, safari vintage floral paillettes and satin bow.
hats, oppy straw hats and classic at- Men’s hat of sueded felt with gros grain
caps. And because her hats are considered ribbon and vintage, monogrammed money
stand-alone works of art, they will be fea- clip.

tured in a special show at Railyard Arts

Studio opening Sunday, Nov. 14. garden. Understanding their lifestyle is

Cicogna comes from a long line of mil- key to making a hat for that particular

liners. Her two grandmothers were, re- person.”

spectively, a custom milliner and a coat Hat prices range from $85 to over

seamstress. She was trained in the art of $3,000, depending on the materials used.

millinery at Fashion Institute of Technol- An $85 bucket hat may use upcycled fab-

ogy in New York City and later started ric and have no lining with a raw edge. PHOTO COURTESY OF STEVE GONZALEZ
her own company that sold to stores such “It’s a quickly made stitched hat and the
as Bergdorf Goodman in New York City Woman’s hat made of fascinator of hand shaped Para Sisol straw, hand made flowers
and Ultimo in Chicago. Cicogna moved construction process is not very involved,” of dyed silk organza, and centers of Swarovski pearls. He wears a classic Trilby of
Cicogna explains. Panama straw, with vintage, extra wide gros grain ribbon and a vintage pin.

to Paris where she lived for 17 years and e more expensive hats have elaborate

worked in the fashion industry for such handwork and take multiple steps to pro- what’s known as pineapple leather or faux Katonah,” Cicogna says. “Meanwhile, I

luxury wholesalers and retailers as Paul duce. leather that’s made out of pineapple skins,” have a client base that’s building and that’s

Smith, Ralph Lauren and Prada. She “One bridal piece took me 40 hours to Cicogna explains. important.”

returned to New York City in 2015 and make and a gentleman’s felt hat took me She also works with alpaca yarn from Holding one of Cicogna’s hats means

rediscovered her love for hat-making and 10 hours to construct. Felt is very expen- the local Faraway Farm Alpaca in York- holding something special in your hand.

design. In 2020, Cicogna left her manage- sive, which also brings the price up.” town Heights and she uses vintage fabrics “A hat is on your head and what’s more

ment role at Giorgio Armani and dedi- Whatever the price range, Cicogna says and old denim or corduroy for trim. Her personal than that?” Cicgona asks. “A hat

cated herself to millinery. it’s always important to make attractive signature rain hat is made from organic becomes part of your face and re ects the

Creating custom-made hats involves hats that people can a ord. hemp. personality of the wearer. at’s what it

getting to know her clients, says Cicogna. “I don’t want to exclude anyone but al- Cicogna graduated from Somers High should be.”

“I like hanging out, getting to know a ways try to design beautifully constructed School in the late 1980s which is where

person and get a feeling of who they are. hats.” her two teenage children are students. She Jackie Cicogna’s show at Railyard Arts

I can pick up what they are wearing, their Working with sustainable and recycled has been a Somers resident since 2015 and Studio opens on Sunday, Nov. 14. For more

eye color, their face shape and what they materials are a must. her studio is in her home. information, visit www.railyardartsstudio.

like to do -- playing golf, working in the “I don’t work in leather but look for “I’m actively looking to open a shop in com.

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Lincoln Hall hosts Somers
Community Council

Officer Kim Maguire, Chief of Police Brian Linkletter, Sergeant e Somers Community Coun- resentatives from local non-pro ts, Police Department including re-
David Burpee, Supervisor Rick Morrissey, Executive Assistant cil came together for a meeting at community organizations,the school ports on speed enforcement, do-
to Supervisor Kim DeLucia, and Parks and Recreation Lincoln Hall on Wednesday, Oct. district, clergy members, and town mestic violence, and community
Superintendent Steve Ralston 27.  sta , meet regularly to discuss chal- engagement. e Somers Fire De-
lenges that confront the commu- partment shared data and infor-
It was the rst time in two years nity and segments of the population mation regarding EMS responses
that the group was able to meet in that have unique needs.  e council and re activity. e Somers Cen-
person in a safe, socially distant set- works to identify issues and open the tral School District Superintendent
ting. e council, consisting of rep- lines of communications between discussed strategic initiatives and
stakeholders in the Town of Somers.  COVID-19 safety protocols. In
ITALIAN CONTINENTAL CUISINE addition, Executive Director, Scott
e group, led by Town Super- Merrow of Lincoln Hall shared in-
visor Rick Morrissey, discussed a formation around their 160-year
variety of issues that impact the legacy of supporting underserved
community and strategized on how youth and the programs they cur-
di erent entities and organizations rently operate.
can help the people of Somers and
surrounding towns.  e meeting Content provided by Lincoln Hall. 
included updates from the Somers

Restaurant Week All Year Round at Mamma Rosa
with 3-Course Lunch Special $22.95 & 3-Course Dinner Special $32.95

OPEN Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve! The dancers appeared on a special live episode of Wonderama TV.

Make Your Reservations Early! Book Your Holiday Party Early! Penny Lane Dance
Academy appears on live
Full Bar with Menu • Private Party Rooms Available For up to 70 People broadcast in Times Square
• Gluten Free Menu Items Available • Reservations Recommended

252 Route 100, Somers 10589 • 914.232.8080 • www.mammarosaristorante.com
Open Tuesday-Sunday for Lunch and Dinner • Closed Monday

On Saturday, Oct. 30, Penny

Loo Your Ver Bes Lane Dance Academy had the

For th Holida Seaso ! honor of representing their home-

•Precision Cuts • Sets • High-End Color town of Somers as they were fea-
• Highlights • Perms • Blow-Dry
• Facial Waxing tured on a global broadcast of the

(914) 232-7070 legacy children’s program Won-

Hours: Tues • Wed • Fri 10:00 am - 5:00 pm derama TV. e program was a
Thurs 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat 9:00 am - 4:30 pm special live episode of the variety

program in support of UNICEF, a

charity often associated with Hal-

loween.

e dancers, accompanied by

Penny Lane Dance Academy

founder Andi McCormack, per-

We follow strict CDC guidelines. formed original choreography to
We pledge to keep everyone safe!
legendary funk and R&B artist

Bootsy Collins’ version of the great

novelty hit, e Monster Mash.

“Penny Lane is a performing Members performed original
arts school for children, and our choreography set to The Monster
students understand they are very Mash.
blessed. I can always count on

them to show up whenever we do heart of Times Square in the great-

something to be of service, which est city in the world was just such

we try to do as often as possible.” a blast!” Penny Lane Dance Acad-

said Ms. McCormack. “To be a emy is located in Baldwin Place.

part of helping an institution like

Servin th communit for over 30 year UNICEF was an honor; to do Content provided by Penny Lane

so on a global broadcast from the Dance Academy.