North Salem News 08.10.2023

North Salem’s only weekly newspaper mailed to every home and business. Vol. 9 No. 23 Thursday, August 10, 2023 BALANCED ROCK 4 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 23 CLASSIFIEDS 22 LEISURE 16 OPINION 8 Conversation with the Congressman pg 2 MIKE LAWLER Visit TapIntoNorthSalem.net for the latest news. BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER A North Salem man has been charged with burglarizing and trashing a movie theater in Putnam County last month. Less than 24 hours later, Brian Venuti was arrested and charged with assaulting two sheriff’s deputies. According to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched around 8:40 a.m. on July 29 to investigate a burglar alarm at the Carmel Cinema on Route 52. They found the theater’s front door open and interior glass doors broken. Venuti was observed inside the building, yelling and throwing papers around, police said. After arresting the 43-year-old, they checked out the rest of the building and found that the snack counter had been smashed and emergency lights pulled down. Venuti was charged with thirddegree criminal trespass and petty larceny, both misdemeanors, as well as second-degree criminal mischief, third-degree burglary, and criminal impersonation, all felonies. The criminal impersonation charge came after Venuti falsely claimed to be a police officer, the Sheriff’s Office said. He was taken by the Carmel Volunteer Ambulance Corps to Putnam Hospital Center, where he was evaluated and released into the deputies’ custody. Venuti was processed at the Putnam County Correctional Facility, arraigned in the Town of Kent Court, and then let go with an appearance ticket for a future court date. Early the next morning, deputies were called to Independent Way to assist Brewster EMS with an “unconscious male.” Venuti had been lying in the road, but when the authorities arrived, he jumped up and began yelling that he needed to go to the hospital for an appointment. Deputies tried to take him into custody for an evaluation, but he resisted, police said. Two deputies were injured in the struggle. Venuti was arrested and taken back to Putnam Hospital Center, arraigned in Town of Southeast Court, and sent to the Putnam County Correctional Facility on $1,000 cash bail, or $2,000 bond. He was charged with resisting arrest and second-degree obstruction governmental administration, both misdemeanors, and second-degree assault, a felony. Movie mayhem North Salem man trashes theater, assaults officers Sophia Irizarry and Casey Fischer with Bugs PHOTO: CAROL REIF The community had a blast at St. James Episcopal Church’s annual country auction and fair! See more photos of bargain hunting, food, and fun on page 12. Fair Play! NOW BOOKING AUTUMN EVENTS HAYFIELDS MARKET 1 Bloomer Rd • North Salem • 914.669.8275 Hayfieldsmarket.com JOIN US FOR SUNDAY CARS & COFFEE

BY BRETT FREEMAN AND EMILE MENASCHÉ PUBLISHER AND EDITOR Congressman Mike Lawler sat down with Halston Media last week for a far-ranging interview about national issues and policies affecting our towns. Encompassing Rockland, Northern Westchester, all of Putnam, and parts of Dutchess counties, Lawler’s NY-17 congressional district isn’t just purple: the color palette shifts widely across the entire area: In some places, it is deep blue; in others, it’s crimson red. Our 45-minute interview covered a lot of ground: From bipartisanship to immigration to energy, government spending, taxes, foreign policy, jobs, the opioid crisis and the politics of impeachment and prosecution (in both parties). We even found time to talk about adjusting to life in Washington. The freshman congressman and former member of the New York State Assembly was not provided any of the questions beforehand. He spoke without notes, answering extemporaneously. For brevity, we’ve condensed the questions and sections of the discussion. HOW IS LIFE IN WASHINGTON, D.C.? It’s definitely been a change of pace. As a member of the State Assembly, I was very active, even though it was technically a parttime job, [I] very much made that a full-time job. But this is about tenfold in terms of the schedule, the pace, the number of meetings, and interviews and so on. So that has really been somewhat of a change; you really don’t have a personal life, if you will. Any time I do have, I obviously try to spend it at home with my wife and daughter; my wife stays up here year ’round. She’ll come down for events and stuff. I have an apartment down in D.C. to try and improve the quality of life slightly, rather than living out of a suitcase. I’m loving the job, but it’s 24/7. When I’m not in D.C., and back in district, I try to cover as much ground as possible and hit as many events and be as present as I can be. WHAT’S IT LIKE TO WORK WITH FELLOW MEMBERS OF CONGRESS? My general nature is to try and talk to as many people as possible and build relationships. I think that’s important in anything you do in life, but certainly in politics and government. All of our freshman members communicate with each other. We talk, we get together from time to time — whether it be officially or unofficially. I’ve tried to, certainly within the New York delegation, on both sides, build relationships [and] try to talk with my colleagues about issues and ways to work together in a bipartisan way on issues that matter to New York. And as a member of the Problem Solvers Caucus, Republican Main Street and the Republican Governance Group, I’ve been able to build stronger relationships with like-minded members and those in districts like mine. The Problem Solvers caucus is bipartisan: 32 Republicans and 32 Democrats. So I have built strong relationships with people like Josh Gottheimer (D - N.J.), who is my neighbor across the New Jersey border, trying to find avenues and areas to work together on legislation. Page 2 – North Salem News Thursday, August 10, 2023 Please print your first and last names and address legibly, sign and date (all required to continue receiving your subscription to this newspaper). YES, I wish to receive a FREE 3-year subscription to The Katonah-Lewisboro Times. YES, I really enjoy The Katonah-Lewisboro Times, and I’d like to continue receiving it for 3 years, along with a monetary contribution this year. (Please print legibly.) First (Required) (Required) (Required) (Required) (Required. Please print legibly.) Last (Required) City: State: ZIP: Name: Signature: Email: Snowbird Dates (if applicable): Date: Phone: Address: (Optional) (Optional for TAPinto E-News) Checks payable to Halston Media LLC Please include this form in your envelope. Mail to: P.O. 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Please include the following additional papers as part of this subscription: The Somers Record Mahopac News Yorktown News The Mt. Kisco-Bedford Times The Katonah-Lewisboro times A conversation with Mike Lawler Freshman congressman discusses the issues—and being bipartisan in a fractured Washington Congressman Mike Lawler ‘Being in a swing district, you’re much more focused on a general election audience and talking to voters of all parties and persuasions and trying to build a coalition and a consensus on issues.’ SEE LAWLER PAGE 6

Your Neighbor Thursday, August 10, 2023 North Salem News – Page 3 BY EMILE MENASCHÉ CONTRIBUTING EDITOR Former local lifeguard Charlotte Boesch grew up loving science and the outdoors in nearby Mahopac and the surrounding area. Now, she’s combining those passions in her work for the Billion Oyster Project, a nonprofit that’s helping to restore oyster reefs in New York Harbor. “Oysters were once a prevalent species in New York Harbor, until pollution, over-harvesting, and dredging decimated the population,” said Boesch, who was recently recognized as one of “40 under 40” rising stars in New York City food policy by Hunter College. “Oysters are filter feeders, helping remove excess nitrogen as they live. They grow in reefs, increasing biodiversity by creating habitat for other marine species and protecting shorelines from damaging coastal storms and erosion. They are ecosystem warriors and protection against climate change.” Boesch, who now resides in the city, links her love of nature and science to her upbringing in Mahopac. “I played on the tennis team and enjoyed easy access to hiking, biking, swimming, and other outdoor activities the Hudson Valley has to offer,” said the 2012 Mahopac High School grad, who earned her bachelor’s degree in anthropology and environmental studies at Hamilton College. “My childhood had many touch points with the ocean and nature. My mom is a profess i o n a l horticulturist and as a child, I spent many days in our family vegetable garden, chicken coop, greenhouse, and orchard. My dad is an archaeologist, who took us on many outdoor field trips, where our heads were constantly on the ground, looking for ancient clues. I never really knew office jobs existed.” Boesch developed a love for the ocean during family summers on Cape Cod. “I was a lighthouse fanatic and wanted to visit every single lighthouse on the East Coast,” she said. “I loved the sea, its vastness, and beauty, and knew I wanted to explore it even more as an adult.” Her appreciation of nature intensified while working as a farm camp instructor between college semesters. “Leading young children and teens in planting, harvesting, cooking, and eating local foods inspired me in 2018 to pursue a master’s degree in food systems and culture at NYU Steinhardt’s Food Studies graduate program,” Boesch said. “From there, I made many connections in the NYC sustainable food industry.” As manager of the Billion Oyster Project’s Shell Collection Program, she now oversees the collection of more than 300,000 pounds of oyster shells per year from New York City restaurants. So far, the organization has restored 100 million live oysters to the waters around the city and hopes to reach one billion by 2035. “In the wild, young oysters — or spat — must settle on a hard surface to survive,” she explained. “Oyster, clam, and scallop shells provide that hard surface and are rich in calcium carbonate, making them the perfect substrate for oysters to settle on. And, thanks to New Yorkers’ lasting love for oysters, these shells are a plentiful local resource as they have been since prehistoric times. “The Shell Collection Program g i v e s res - taurants the opportunity to divert shells from landfills, reclaiming this valuable resource for the restoration of the region’s oyster reefs,” she added. “Such activity aids in educating a new generation of environmental stewards.” That work has also earned the 29-year-old recognition from the food security community and earned her a place among the Food Policy Center’s 40 under 40. The organization says policies “impact millions of New Yorkers every day, at home and at work, as well as our surrounding environment, community, and economic ecosystems.” “I’m fascinated how humans interact with nature in the most fundamental way possible, through what we grow and eat,” she said in a Food Policy Center article recognizing her achievement. “Whether in my mom’s vegetable garden or traveling with my dad, an archeologist whose head was constantly in the soil, my childhood created many touch points between food and earth... I’ve deepened my love for the ocean and its food resources.” She added that recycling shells from restaurants shows how local community members can collaborate to serve a larger purpose. “I have the privilege to work with chefs and industry professionals on shell collection operations, growth, and policy change, connecting me to a community that is passionate about sustaining both land and sea ecosystems,” she told the Food Policy Center. “I’m proud to play a part in this local, creative solution that benefits all New Yorkers.” For those interested in getting involved, Boesch said the Billion Oyster Project hosts regular volunteer days throughout the summer on Governors Island. “If you like oysters, we also host a lot of events with our restaurant partners throughout the year where you can enjoy oysters and learn more about the work we do,” she said. “We also have an extensive education program, so if you work with students, there are many free resources and curricula available to teach young people about the benefits of oysters in the environment.” To learn more, follow the Billion Oyster Project on Instagram @billionoyster or visit billionoysterproject.org. Charlotte Boesch finds passion in Billion Oyster Project Charlotte Boesch IMAGE COURTESY OF CHARLOTTE BOESCH The Billion Oyster Project worked at Brooklyn Bridge Park. REGIONAL Oyster collection PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE BILLION OYSTER PROJECT

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For more information, call Tom Walogorsky at 914-302-5830 or email [email protected] Online Follow Us Periodicals Postage Paid at Somers, NY and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to North Salem News at 118 N. BEDFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 The Rotary Club of Brewster, New York was established in 1945. Throughout its 78-year history, it has been involved in hundreds of humanitarian projects both local and across the globe. The Rotary Club’s latest project, a “Covid Memorial” is dedicated to the memory of all those who were lost in Putnam County due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. It has been in the planning stages for over a year. Starting with Brewster Mayor James Schoenig, a Past President of Brewster Rotary, who helped from the early stages it is now completed. Besides Mayor Schoenig, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne, Deputy Commissioner of Putnam County Parks Chris Ruthven were also involved in the project which would not have been realized without their help and guidance. On Wednesday, August 16, at 4 p.m. there will be a formal dedication and tribute to those we lost during the pandemic. The memorial is located on the Putnam County Bike Path 1/4 mile east from the intersection of Route 6 & Putnam Avenue on left side of path. It is in a beautiful, quiet setting suitable for such a memorial. Parking is available at PCSB. The entire community is invited and welcome to attend the dedication. It is the hope of Brewster Rotary that many will come to honor lost Putnam County residents. For more information, please email [email protected] or call 846-278-3123. To all those we have lost Brewster Rotary Club to dedicate Covid Memorial The memorial is dedicated to the memory of all those who were lost in Putnam County during to the pandemic. PHOTO COURTESY OF BREWSTER ROTARY CLUB North Salem’s Alexander Leone recently completed the next step in his educational journey by graduating from SUNY Cortland. Alexander earned a bachelor’s degree in communications this spring. Great grad! Sen. Harckham to Host Virtual Coffee and Conversation Tuesday, August 15, from 6 to 7 p.m. New York State Senator Pete Harckham will be hosting his next “Coffee and Conversation” as a virtual gathering. This online forum will give residents who have not been able to attend any of Harckham’s previous “Coffee and Conversation” events an opportunity to participate in one of these popular forums. Harckham will discuss the recently completed legislative session and issues affecting the 40th Senate District. Attendees are welcome to bring their questions, ideas and concerns. To register, please visit  https://tinyurl.com/ HarckhamVirtualCC Moonlight Swing Dance at the Hammond Museum Celebrate the summer and the unique resources of North Salem from 7 to 10 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 11. Two of our town’s gems include the Hammond Museum and the Norm Hathaway Big Band – two organizations that are joining forces for a ‘big apple’ style evening close to home. The Norm Hathaway Big Band, with vocalist Stephanie Purcell, will entertain you with music for your listening and dancing pleasure - think the “Great American Songbook!” The band is a contemporary 18-piece orchestra formed here in North Salem in 1999. Their first performance was at the Vail’s Grove Pavilion in North Salem to raise funds for the restoration of Peach Lake. Over the years, they have performed at such venues as the world-famous Iridium jazz club on Broadway in Manhattan, and other famous venues in the New York Metropolitan area. In 2012, they were included in Saturday Night Live’s 100th Digital Short Video featuring Will Ferrell, Andy Samberg, John Hamm, Natalie Portman, Justin Timberlake, Justin Bieber and many other celebrities. Music spans the decades from Glenn Miller’s 1938 swing anthem “In the Mood” to Camila Cabello’s 2017 salsa-pop hit “Havana.” The Aug. 11 program will include fox trots, jitterbugs, swing tunes, ballads, waltzes, Latin dance and Disco with a BALANCED ROCK SEE ROCK PAGE 18 914.455.2158 SpirelliElectric.com • [email protected] Specializing in residential & commercial services. Licenses in Westchester, Putnam CREATING CUSTOMERS FOR LIFE Family Owned—Over 40 Years Experience! 10% OFF Service Calls When You Present this Ad First Time Customers Only Light up your summer • Outdoor Lighting • Smart Home Setup • Electric Car Chargers • GENERATORS AND ALL OF YOUR ELECTRIC NEEDS!

Thursday, August 10, 2023 North Salem News – Page 5 BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER A Somers woman and her infant daughter are dead in what authorities are calling an apparent murder/suicide. Dr. Krystal Cascetta, a prominent New York City oncologist, entered the child’s room in their home on Granite Springs Road around 7 a.m. on Saturday, according to state police investigators. She shot the baby and then turned the gun on herself, a preliminary investigation found. A motive has yet to be determined. The baby’s age couldn’t be confirmed, but several media outlets reported she was about four months old. Her husband, Timothy Talty, was not in the house at the time, but her parents were, according to one report. The couple were married in Brooklyn in 2019. They purchased their Granite Springs Road property about two years ago. Talty has a line of protein bars endorsed by his wife. Cascetta, 40, practiced at Mount Sinai Queens and was affiliated with many other hospitals. Mount Sinai issued the following statement: “The Mount Sinai community is greatly saddened by the tragic loss of a Mount Sinai Health System doctor and her child. We extend our deepest sympathies to Dr. Cascetta’s family, friends, colleagues, and patients.” The shocking event has left the whole community reeling, according to Somers Town Supervisor Robert Scorrano. In a social media post, he asked residents “to please allow those directly impacted by this tragic event the time to grieve.” “We are Somers, and will find a way to support one another and heal from this tragedy,” he said, adding, “Our hearts and prayers go out to the family.” Cascetta’s patients were also deeply saddened and stunned by the news. In a social media post, Kambri Crews described the doctor as “a star in her field, dedicated, lovely, whip smart, and a competitive athlete.” The author recalled being “terrified” for Cascetta during the COVID-19 pandemic when Astoria “was the epicenter of the epicenter of the entire world.” “I don’t know what was happening in her life that she felt this was the best end to her story, but I know a large community of survivors, patients, and colleagues are brokenhearted. I will sorely miss her. She deeply cared for her patients and I am grateful that I was one,” Crews wrote. Cascetta’s bio on taltybar.com calls her “a fierce advocate for the health of women.” She was a board-certified hematologist and medical oncologist who specialized in breast cancer. “The people closest to Krystal will tell you that being a doctor is in her DNA,” it read. “Krystal herself will tell you that she has wanted to be a doctor for as long as she can remember; that even as a child she could be found wrapping her dolls in gauze.” When Cascetta was in the eighth grade, her mother’s closest friend died from breast cancer. “It was this life-altering event that helped Krystal decide that medical oncology would be her specialty,” the bio said. Cascetta was also board-certified in internal medicine. She earned her medical degree at Albany Medical College, where she was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society for “demonstrating excellence in humanistic clinical care, leadership, compassion, and dedication to service.” She had a bachelors of science degree from St. Johns University. Cascetta did her residency training in internal medicine at the Hofstra North Shore LIJ School of Medicine at North Shore University Hospital and at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. As a resident, she received the Intern of the Year award, Humanism in Medicine award, and the Daniel Ross Gold, DO Resident Teacher of the Year award. She completed a fellowship program in hematology and medical oncology at Mount Sinai Hospital where she served as chief fellow. Cascetta completed the Greater New York Hospital Association/United Hospital Fund Clinical Quality Fellowship in 2020 and was a 2022 Executive Master of Health Administration candidate at the Sloan Program in Health Administration at Cornell University. According to her professional profile, Cascetta was an assistant professor of medicine within the Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and site chief of the Mount Sinai Queens Infusion Center, a state-of-the-art treatment center for cancer and blood disorders and an extension of the Tisch Cancer Institute at The Mount Sinai Hospital. Cascetta was an “active investigator” of breast cancer clinical trials, the profile said. She focused on the treatment of breast cancer, gynecologic cancer, sarcoma, and gastrointestinal cancer. Last year, Cascetta made it into the New York Times Magazine edition of Super Doctors ® Rising Stars. 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And again, I think the objective is to build consensus and find areas of commonality. But I certainly am and have been a Republican and remain one. I think the objective is to find commonality where you can, and to work together towards addressing big issues and small issues: like fentanyl. On the Foreign Affairs Committee, I’m dealing with China and Israel and issues in the Caribbean with Haiti. There are a lot of areas where we can find bipartisan agreement, and we should. Within my own conference, Vote View identifies me as pretty much squarely in the middle. You know, I’ve voted with Marjorie Taylor Greene 80 percent of the time — which is among the lowest in my conference. WHAT ARE THE CHALLENGES OF REPRESENTING A “PURPLE” DISTRICT? To me, obviously, both the right and the left have gotten more strident in their viewpoints. There’s less competitive districts across the country. You know, a decade ago, you’re talking about 80 districts that were competitive. Today, you’re talking about 30. So gerrymandering has certainly impacted a lot of these districts and the parties have gotten much more hardened in their views. I think a lot of people are concerned about primaries, and so they play to the left or the right. I’m focused on my district, the issues that matter to the state, and the country. Being in a swing district, you’re much more focused on a general election audience and talking to voters of all parties and persuasions and trying to build a coalition and a consensus on issues. There’s more of a drive on the left and the right to kind of diverge from each other. But when I talk to colleagues, I think people are generally frustrated by that and would like to see more commonality and more common purpose in dealing with these major issues. HOW HAS GERRYMANDERING AFFECTED POLITICS? I think gerrymandering is bad. You know, New York Democrats tried to do it last year, they got summarily thrown out in court by a Democrat appointed Court of Appeals. That said, they gerrymandered the maps; they violated the state constitution, and they ordered a special master to draw the maps. You got a fair set of maps. My district is a district Joe Biden won by 10 points. It’s by no means a Republican district. It’s competitive. The 2022 maps are the current maps, though the Democrats are back in court trying to gerrymander them again because they didn’t like the outcome. Well, run better candidates; have a better message; have better policies that appeal to voters. I had a message and a viewpoint that a majority of voters agreed with. And, you know, it was obviously one of the biggest upsets in the country. But I knew the district, I knew what the issues were, I knew what people cared about. I think gerrymandering in both parties and states across the country is bad, it does not serve the purpose of good government or good policy. It serves the purpose of holding on to power. And that’s what you’re seeing, you know, here in New York, again, with the effort to try and throw out these maps. THERE’S TALK OF IMPEACHMENT, WHETHER IT’S AGAINST PRESIDENT BIDEN OR [HOMELAND SECURITY] SECRETARY [ALEJANDRO] MAYORKAS OR ATTORNEY GENERAL [MERRICK] GARLAND—HOW DO YOU PLAN TO NAVIGATE THOSE ISSUES IN A PURPLE DISTRICT? Well, to me, whatever we’re doing needs to be based on facts and evidence. And when you’re talking about impeachment, it is inherently a political tool. But it really should not be political. It should be based on facts, it should be based on evidence. And it should be based on what is in the best interest of the country. And I think across the country, right now, you have people very frustrated in both parties, very frustrated in what they see as kind of two tiers of justice, and how one party or one person is being treated one way and another party and another person is being treated differently, for similar things that they’re accused of doing. And that creates a lack of trust in the system. And I think we’re seeing it across the board, because politics has consumed everything we do, whether it’s education, whether it’s corporate America, whether it’s government, it has consumed everything. And so people are very frustrated. They don’t have faith and confidence in what is going on. So to me, if you’re going to go down the road of impeachment, the facts and the evidence need to warrant it. And I don’t currently think that it’s there. I think there are multiple investigations, Congress has the responsibility of oversight, Congress has the right to inquire. That is what Jim Jordan [and] James Comer are doing with their committees. I think they’re doing it in a very straightforward manner. They’re collecting information, what comes of that will have to be determined. But it should always be rooted in facts and evidence and not conjecture or speculation or misstatement of what is there. I think people want reason—a rational, balanced approach to government, and they want to know that you’re being an adult in handling these things. And [impeachment] is not something that should be just used because it was used in the prior Congress and administration. It should be used if the facts and the evidence warrant it. Certainly, a lot of the information that has come out as a result of these investigations is deeply disturbing. And I think, you know, many of my colleagues who spent four or five years going after Donald Trump about everything under the sun now don’t want to investigate anything. And the reality is if Hunter Biden used his father’s position as vice president to get paid from companies or foreign governments …that is something that should be investigated and the American people should understand what is going on there, and how decisions are being made when somebody is appointed to an administration position after purchasing artwork of the first son—that raises ethical LAWLER FROM PAGE 2 SEE LAWLER PAGE 7

Thursday, August 10, 2023 North Salem News – Page 7 questions. And people should certainly be aware of that. And frankly, as I’ve said to folks in the press, they seem to show no interest in looking into much of what has come out through these hearings, certainly not anywhere near the level of interest they showed in the prior administration. To me the question is, are we holding all of our elected officials accountable? Are we holding all those who are in a position of power accountable, without fear or favor? And it goes back to the frustration that I hear from people all the time that they feel there are two sets of justice in this country that some people depending on their position and party are treated one way, and others are treated in another way. To me, the investigations certainly have produced enough evidence and information that warrant them to be continued. Does that mean criminal charges? Does that mean impeachment? That is yet to be determined. But it should always be based on evidence and facts. And if the evidence warrants it, then obviously, the investigation should continue. You’re seeing multiple people have come forward; whistleblowers from the IRS, Department of Justice officials…Hunter Biden’s former business partner, who was deeply involved in what was going on, while Joe Biden was vice president. So are there legitimate questions that have been raised that warrant investigation? Absolutely. LOOKING AT IT FROM WASHINGTON, WHAT ARE SOME OF THE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FACING NORTHERN WESTCHESTER AND PUTNAM COUNTY? I think the biggest issue for most people in our area is affordability. The first bill I introduced was to lift the cap on the SALT deduction, doubling it for married couples from $10,000 to $20,000... We are working through it with the chairman of the Ways and Means Committee [Jason Smith, R-MO] and leadership. To get a fix on SALT (state and local tax deductions) as part of any tax package, I’ve made it very clear to leadership that I will not support a tax bill that does not have a fix on SALT. The cap is set to expire in 2025. We in the New York delegation, in New Jersey and California will have some leverage going forward with that. In the immediate [time frame] there needs to be a fix, otherwise, I will not support any tax bill. The affordability factor is key— and a big part of what has created this crisis is government spending. We just saw, you know, a downgrade today by Fitch on United States bonds from AAA to AA+. That is deeply concerning. And I think it obviously creates challenges ahead within our bond markets, and with the ability of the United States government to continue borrowing and [to] not have a real pathway to pay down our debt. We have a $32 trillion debt. This is totally unsustainable. The Biden Administration over the last two years increased spending by $5 trillion in new spending—on top of all the spending that we were already doing, which was high. You look at states like New York, they have a $229 billion budget, they’re now projecting a $9 billion budget deficit next year, a $13 billion budget deficit in 2025. They have a $36 billion tax revenue shortfall. This is unsustainable. And so I think when we talk about affordability, we need to start by getting government spending under control. We need to focus on pro-growth economic policies, reining in the regulatory structure. I sit on the Financial Services Committee, and we have been looking at what this administration has been doing through the Fed, through the SEC, through the Treasury Department to really make it very difficult for businesses to operate in the United States. We need to be looking at energy policy: how do we increase domestic production of energy to help reduce the cost of business, reduce the cost of living, reduce the cost of goods? That is all critical. And that has been my No. 1 focus. WHAT ARE SOME OF THE OTHER KEY ISSUES? People are concerned about education, they’re concerned about immigration, they’re concerned about energy. These are real challenges. And of course, public safety. And those are the issues I ran on. Those are the issues that I won on. I would [also] like to bring back as much manufacturing as possible to the United States. I think that was a big mistake over the long haul, to allow so much manufacturing to leave the U.S. But we need to be looking at it from the perspective of how do we bring back good paying jobs here? And how do we strengthen our relationships with other countries that are key to containing the threat from China? Things like pharmaceuticals or microchips—where we’re having supply chain issues, I think a lot of Americans are looking at it going “Wait a minute, this is a problem. We need to address this.” LAWLER FROM PAGE 6 SEE LAWLER PAGE 19 Congressman Mike Lawler (right) with Halston Media Publisher Brett Freeman PHOTO: HALSTON MEDIA 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 CALL NEW YORK’S ELDER LAW TEAM 914.948.1500 What steps have you taken to protect your life savings from the cost of long term care?

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In addition to riding a Peloton bike, I also use their app to keep track of my exercise progress. I generally respond well to gamification and keeping track of streaks, which the app makes easy. As I was walking my dog the other day, I was proud of my 10-day streak of exercising every day. Then my neighbor Joe jogged past me. My self-satisfaction was shattered, which caused me to chuckle. If you don’t know Joe Gagnon, he is famous for some incredible escapades, accomplishments and exercise streaks of his own. He’s no ordinary Joe. A little background. Six years ago, in April of 2017, Joe set out to meet The Six Continent Challenge. His dream and modest goal were to run six marathons in six days on six continents. Let that sink in. I’m sure he would have planned for seven, but it’s hard to find a marathon to run in Antarctica. And then the flights there are hard to find too, since there aren’t any. According to Runner’s World, only one in 200 Americans will run a marathon in their lifetime, much less six in a week. Putting aside the physical challenge, the logistics were incredible--finding the marathons on consecutive days, arranging flights, transportation to and from airports, meet and greets, nutrition, etc.; it is hard to fathom. It took four months to plan. “Each day there are about 12 hours of travel and 12 hours dedicated to running, meeting the communities, getting to and from the airport and through immigration,” Gagnon said. “The logistics are critical and there is definitely no room for error for me to pull this off.” Starting in Sydney, Australia, then on to Singapore, then to Johannesburg, overnight to London, crossing the Atlantic to São Paulo, Brazil and then, the final leg, popping up to Los Angeles for the sixth and final marathon on April 15. He flew coach and subsisted on ice cream and peanut butter. I get tired just saying it. I forgot to ask him whether he got an extension on his income taxes, which were due that day. Joe refers to himself as an entrepreneur, adventurer and transformation guy. In addition to serving as the CEO at 1upHealth, Inc., a medical software company, he created The High Performance Life (THPL), which he describes as “a philosophy and guide to learning techniques for mental toughness, creative problem solving, leadership and personal effectiveness.” He also wrote the book, “Living the High Performance Life: An Average Joe’s Guide To The Extraordinary.” If that isn’t enough, he writes a daily blog and produces a weekly podcast called “Chasing Tomorrow.” He has completed multiple 100-mile runs as well as a 200-mile run around Lake Tahoe, the equivalent to running from here to Baltimore. When I asked him what his next big thing was, he said that, like me, he is motivated by streaks. Three examples. He has a nearly 11-year streak going where he has exercised over an hour a day. For 540 consecutive days, he ran 10 miles, did 100 pull-ups, and 100 pushups. This year, his goal is to do 100,000 push-ups; that’s about 300 per day. So far, the count is 64,750. This is welling up two conflicting feelings in me: to either take a nap or go for a walk. I am lacing up my sneakers for the walk. See Joe, you are wearing off on me. Some streaks are more impressive than others The unique physical and mental accomplishments of Joe Gagnon Katonah resident Joe Gagnon is the CEO at 1upHealth, Inc. SUBMITTED Katonah resident Joe Gagnon tested his mettle in The Bighorn Mountain Trail 100, which according to bighorntrailrun.com, is “an epic mountain endurance adventure crossing through Little Bighorn and Tongue River areas of the Bighorn National Forest” in Wyoming. “Participants have 35 hours to navigate this remote, technical out-and-back course (average 2.94 mph). Mother Nature provides over 20,500 feet of ascent and 20,750 feet of descent testing the most seasoned ultra-runners with 76 miles of technical single-track trail, 16 miles of rugged 2-track jeep trail road, and 8 miles of gravel road. The Bighorn 100 is one of the classics, demanding you to reach deep down to your core of mental and physical fortitude.” DON SCOTT IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

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Page 12 North Salem News – Th BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER Crowds braved the oppressive heat to support St. James Episcopal Church’s annual country auction and fair in North Salem last month. Besides live and the silent auctions, the event had a “white elephant” sale, boutique, food, baked goodies, and crafts. A handmade quilt was raffled off. The North Salem Climate Smart Community Leadership Committee also had an information booth. About $21,000 was raised. But it’s more than a fundraiser, it’s a social event and great fun, everyone agrees. The church thanked sponsor M&T Bank, the merchants who donated goods and services for the silent auction, and the folks who donated attic treasures for the “white elephant” and boutique. The fair has been going on for more than 60 years. Attendance dipped during the pandemic, but has now recovered very nicely, according to Deacon Ken Citarella. Sara and Grac Auctioneer George Cole and his assistants testing the furniture. Karen Stern Cecil, Tim P Frank Curtis Ken Littman One day at Community comes out for annual auction and fair PHOTOS: CAROL REIF

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Product not available in all states. Acceptance is guaranteed for one insurance policy/certifi cate of this type. This specifi c offer is not available in CO: call 1-800-969-4781 for a similar offer. For complete details about this solicitation of insurance, please contact us. Certifi cate C250A (ID: C250E; PA: C250Q); Insurance Policy P150 (GA: P150GA; NY: P150NY; OK: P150OK; TN: P150TN) 6129-1118 FREE Information Kit 1-877-690-2680 Visit us online at www.dental50plus.com/seasonal Dear Dr. Linda, My wife and I can’t believe this is happening to us, but we feel we can’t trust our daughter anymore. She was always an “A” student. In fact, we visited Yale on our way home from vacation last summer because she always talked about going there. Then, at the end of eighth grade last year, she started lying to us about school. We were so upset that we didn’t let her go on the eighth-grade trip to Washington, D.C. We’re concerned that she’ll lie to us about school issues this coming year. Now, we even feel we can’t trust anything she tells us, in or out of school. We have no idea what’s happening. Is this common teenage behavior? -Brad Dear Brad, Yes, lying is a common strategy that children use to conceal from their parents problems they are having in school. When any of us lies, it’s because we don’t want to tell the truth. Why not? Because we perceive the consequences of the truth will be worse than the consequences of lying. It’s as simple as that. For many children, the consequences for lying will be less severe than the verbal abuse they know they’ll face if they tell the truth about their troubles. The abuse extends beyond shouting and punishment, though most parents don’t recognize it. For instance, to many children, recopying an entire paper because it is too messy is torture. So is correcting 20 math problems or looking up 30 misspelled words. For them, the risks associated with lying are worth taking. If the worst-case scenario happens and they are caught in a lie, the focus changes from school issues to lying issues, territory that has more predictable consequences. However, though lying seems like the way to go, especially to a child or teenager, it has negative consequences they’re unaware of. The major consequence of lying is a loss of trust. And that’s where you are at this time. But another breach of trust happened first. It won’t be easy, but take a giant step backwards and think about what you did (or didn’t do) that might have made your daughter not trust you enough to tell you the truth. How did you react? What was different about the end of eighth grade? Did something happen that caused her to feel that she couldn’t tell you what’s going on without being punished? How can you restore this trust again? These are essential questions to ask yourselves, and they’re not easy to answer. You may not know the answers. Improving family relationships where trust has been lost is hard work for everyone involved and it takes time. Sometimes one or more of the people involved find change too difficult. If this happens to you, consider family therapy. In the meantime, how do you become someone your child can trust, someone safe to talk to when they’re having problems—in school or out? SOME IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW WITH RESPECT TO DEVELOPING TRUST • From infancy on, children need to learn to trust others. Starting with Mom and Dad, they learn to trust that their earliest cries of hunger and discomfort will bring relief of some kind. They learn to “trust” that their parents will take care of them. • Where school is concerned, children need to know from the very first day that their parents and their teacher(s) are on their team. Once again, if they need help, they’ll get it. Children need to know that their parents are their allies—not their adversaries. • Talk with your children every day about what happened at school, even if it’s just for a few minutes. This does not mean to interrogate, ridicule or punish, as these are the kinds of behaviors that kids who are lying seek to avoid. Instead, this should be an opportunity to see problems when they develop before they become more difficult to address. If a child is struggling in school, he knows it already and doesn’t need to be punished, because if he knew what to do about it, he would already have done it. • Predictability is key. Be consistent so that your child knows what the consequences of certain behaviors (good or bad) will be. • If you want your child to grow up to be a trustworthy and trusting adult, BE a trustworthy and trusting adult. Keep your promises, do what you agree to do, and when told something in confidence, don’t share it with someone else. One of the most common issues that causes children to lie is homework. Homework often takes center stage when it come to children lying to parents. If this is happening to you, make the effort to identify the real cause of the homework issue, and attempt to resolve it. THINGS TO THINK ABOUT • Is the homework too difficult for your child for one reason or another? Why do kids lie to their parents? DR. LINDA SILBERT STRONG LEARNING SEE DR. LINDA PAGE 15

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What separates us • Could your child have a physical, learning or attentional problem that may be easy to resolve? • Does homework time compete with playtime? • Are you, mom or dad, too overinvolved? • Does your child suffer from one of the three “shuns”? disorganization, lack of motivation, procrastination? • Is your house too noisy to concentrate? • Is there an adult around to help with homework if needed? • Is there just too much homework? Sometimes, it’s not easy to solve a problem alone. Ask for help. -Dr. Linda Dr. Linda, along with her husband, Dr. Al, own Strong Learning Tutoring and Test Prep serving Westchester and Putnam counties for over 40 years. Strong Learning tutors students K-12 in any subject, in person or remotely. Drs. Linda and Al are also the authors of “Why Bad Grades Happen to Good Kids.” DR. LINDA FROM PAGE 14 Years before anyone knew how to order food delivered to your door via an app, children in cities and suburbs were treated to the summer time sounds of jingly bells or loudspeakers blasting musical tunes to announce the arrival of the ice cream truck! When I was growing up in a suburb in Queens, none of the restaurants offered food delivery. My dad had to drive to pick up a pizza or stop at the Chinese restaurant on his way home from work to order and wait for take-out food.  But every summer you could be certain that at some point in the late afternoon or early evening, our quiet street along the water would be visited by a man driving a Good Humor or Bungalow Bar or Mister Softee ice cream truck. Kids would run home shrieking, “Mom! The ice cream man is here!” and whine for nickels, dimes and quarters to buy a cold sweet treat. Our favorite was the friendly Good Humor driver in his crisp white uniform and cap, with his gleaming white truck and jingly bells. I think our Good Humor man was named Hugh or Hank. I remember the excitement of trying a new flavor each afternoon – chocolate éclair or toasted almond bars on a stick were my favorites. I also recall the orange creamsicle pops, strawberry shortcake on a stick, rocket pops, and the chocolate and vanilla cups with that thin wooden spoon that was simple and handy. Our family always had plenty of ice cream sandwiches, fruit flavored ice pops and containers of vanilla/chocolate/ strawberry ice cream in the freezer, but there was something special about buying ice cream from a truck that stopped right in front of your house! According to the internet, in 1920, Harry Burt, the owner of a Youngstown, Ohio, ice cream parlor came up with the idea of a smooth chocolate coating over vanilla ice cream with a wooden stick as a handle. He named this creation the Good Humor bar and applied for a patent. Harry Burt started with 12 street vending trucks equipped with freezers and bells selling Good Humor ice cream bars around Youngstown. The company sold franchises and changed hands several times over the years with the popular Good Humor ice cream trucks jingling their way across the U.S. Bungalow Bar ice cream trucks traveled up and down the streets of the New York metro area starting in 1940s Brooklyn. The Bungalow Bar ice cream trucks were slightly smaller white trucks topped with a dark brown roof. A competitor to the popular Good Humor ice cream truck in neighborhoods throughout Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, the Bronx, Yonkers, and on Long Island, the similar frozen treats were priced a few cents less. My brother and I never bought ice cream from the Bungalow Bar ice cream truck because of the song that kids sang in our neighborhood: “Bungalow Bar tastes like tar, the more you eat it, the sicker you are!” The loud gigantic Mister Softee trucks rumbled down our streets after dinner time. Mister Softee was founded in 1956 in Philadelphia by William and James Conway. Headquartered in New Jersey since 1958, this family-owned company is one of the largest franchisers of soft serve ice cream with 625 trucks in 18 states. The iconic Mister Softee song was written in 1960 by well known jingle writer Les Waas. The loud strains of the Mister Softee tune can be heard from blocks away, announcing the delivery of summer time sweet treats. 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Page 16 – North Salem News LEISURE Thursday, August 10, 2023 To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle! For puzzle solutions, please see theparamountrehab.com CLUES ACROSS 1. A way to pick up 5. Presents 10. Type of guitar 14. Actor Idris 15. A citizen of Iran 16. Creative 17. Harness 18. Weight unit 19. You better call him 20. Utterly devoted 22. Male cat 23. Spiritual leader of a Jewish congregation 24. Risk-taker 27. A team’s best pitcher 30. Cool! 31. Women’s __ movement 32. Georgia rockers 35. Step-shaped recess 37. The princess could detect its presence 38. Type of truck 39. Butterhead lettuces 40. Angry people see it 41. Lines where two fabrics are sewn together 42. Soviet city 43. Carpet 44. Traveled all over 45. Thin, straight bar 46. Body art (slang) 47. Congressman (abbr.) 48. No seats available 49. Breaks apart 52. Arabic name 55. Ballplayer’s tool 56. Type of sword 60. Baseball team 61. Upper bract of grass floret 63. Italian Seaport 64. Ancient Syrian city 65. Shoelace tube 66. The Miami mascot is one 67. South American nation 68. Popular video game ‘Max __’ 69. Body part CLUES DOWN 1. German courtesy title 2. Ancient Greek City 3. Ancient Hebrew calendar month 4. Long-legged frog family 5. Photo 6. Delivered a speech 7. Lute in classical Indian music 8. Decorated 9. Take a seat 10. Belonging to a bottom layer 11. Member of a Semitic people 12. Part of a ticket 13. Defunct Guinean money 21. Challenges 23. Popular BBQ food 25. Subway dweller 26. By way of 27. Shady garden alcove 28. Egyptian city 29. Partner to ‘flowed’ 32. Widens 33. Old Eurasian wheat 34. Act incorrectly 36. European pipeline 37. Al Bundy’s wife 38. Ocean 40. Root eaten as a vegetable 41. Sound units 43. Style of music 44. A way to drench 46. Hot beverage 47. A cotton fabric with a satiny finish 49. Rumanian city 50. Urge to action 51. Vaccine developer 52. Canadian law enforcers 53. Wings 54. ‘Perry Mason’ actor Raymond 57. Small fry 58. __ Clapton, musician 59. Take a chance 61. Bland food 62. Consumed Few people can resist the appeal of waffles. They’re tasty in the morning for breakfast, and equally at home in the afternoons or evening with chicken or ice cream accompanying them. Indeed, few foods can be enjoyed any time of day as easily as waffles. Waffles can be made from gluten-free and alternative ingredients, making them available to people who have different types of food limitations. Such is the case with this recipe for “Belgian Waffles” courtesy of “PlantBased Gourmet” (Apollo Publishers) by Chef Suzi Gerber. This recipe features ingredients that fit into a plant-based lifestyle. Waffles can be breakfast, lunch or dinner Belgian Waffles Makes 3 or 4 waffles 2-1/4 cups gluten-free flour (conventional allpurpose flour may be substituted; reduced by 2 tablespoons) 1 teaspoon sugar 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 tablespoon salt 1 cup room temperature oat milk or flax milk 1-1/2 tablespoons melted butter or non-dairy butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar 1. Mix the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a bowl. In a separate bowl, combine the oat milk, butter, vanilla and apple cider vinegar, then slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet, whisking to combine. 2. Grease a waffle iron and preheat. Pour about 1/2 cup of the batter into the waffle iron and let stand for 30 to 45 seconds, then close and cook approximately three to five minutes. Gently open to check, adding an additional one to two minutes if needed. Repeat with the remaining batter. Tip: Add freeze-dried berries, whole or powdered, or even blue spirulina or pitaya powder to get colorful waffles with fruity flavors and even a bit of crunch. Alternating colors of waffles is fun, nutritious and festive.

Thursday, August 10, 2023 LEISURE North Salem News – Page 17 Growing its partnership with former New York Yankees centerfielder and jazz music icon, Bernie Williams, Millbrook Vineyards & Winery kicked off its 2023 Jazz Summer Concert Series earlier this summer with a performance from Williams and his band on June 17. Adding to the excitement was the second release of Bernie’s Blend wines – with the return of a dynamic blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, and the addition of two new wine varieties – a Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, crafted and blended by Williams and Millbrook’s winemaking team, and adorned with label artwork by Williams’ daughter. Bernie’s blend wine varieties are still available for purchase on the Millbrook Winery website (millbrookwine. com/bernie-williams-wine) What has been extra special for Bernie about teaming up with Millbrook Winery is being able to work closely with his daughter Beatriz Williams, a Brooklyn, New York – based artist, who designed the artwork for the wine labels. “The cover art was painted by Beatriz and illustrates me superimposed over Cerro Gordo Beach in my hometown of Vega Alta, Puerto Rico, where I was born and raised,” said Williams. “Most importantly, we’re able to give back, as a portion of the wine sale proceeds will be donated to the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation’s SupportMusic Coalition, which unites non-profit organizations, schools, and businesses working to assure that music education is supported in communities everywhere, and that all children have the opportunity to learn and grow with music, a cause that’s near and dear to our family.” The relationship between Millbrook Winery and Williams began during a visit to the winery in 2021, when Williams, a long-time Westchester resident, was captivated by the vineyards and the wine. A chance encounter with the winery’s Vice President and General Manager, David Bova, led to a conversation about Williams’ background with the New York Yankees and his passions for both jazz music and the artistry of winemaking, which ultimately led to the Bernie’s Blend collaboration. Keen on releasing authentic wine varieties that he is proud of, Williams worked closely with Millbrook Winery’s winemaker, Ian Bearup, to taste-test each of the wine barrels and thoughtfully blend and craft each of the wines. “Working with a New York professional legend like Bernie Williams is an honor and a privilege,” said David Bova. “It allows us to create something truly special, as well as reinforce our commitment to showcasing the very best of our community and its unique talents. Our partnership with Bernie not only represents the union of two passions - wine and music - but also allows us to bring an unparalleled level of culture and excellence to the Hudson Valley and to share it with our community and visitors alike.” Williams opened Millbrook Winery’s 2023 Jazz Concert Series, returning following rave reviews and more than 300 tickets sold for his performance in 2022. After retiring from the New York Yankees in 2006, Williams went on to pursue a career as a jazz musician after earning a Bachelor of Music degree in jazz performance from the Manhattan School of Music in 2016. The 2023 Williams-curated wine releases will be available in limited quantities online and at the winery. Special edition prints of the bottle artwork can also be purchased beginning the day of the event. For more information on the Bernie Williams Jazz Concert and to purchase his custom wine blends, visit millbrookwine.com. ABOUT MILLBROOK WINERY Established in 1982 on a former dairy farm in New York’s Hudson River Valley, Millbrook Vineyards & Winery produces a range of high-quality wines. Guests are welcome for daily tastings in the restored Dutch barn, and guided tours are offered on weekends. Millbrook Vineyards & Winery was the first vineyard in the Hudson River Region of New York State dedicated exclusively to the production of vinifera grapes. Founded on principles of innovation and experimentation, today it produces between 13-15,000 cases of wine annually. The 38 acres of vines include plantings of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Tocai Friulano, Riesling, Grüner Veltliner, Gamay Noir, and Traminette. In addition to consistently earning top ratings on Trip Advisor, the winery is regularly recognized by publications such as Wine Spectator, The New York Times, and Bon Appetit Magazine. Guests can visit the winery year-round. It is open daily from noon to 5 pm. For more information, visit MillbrookWine.com or connect with the winery on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Bernie Williams collaborates with Millbrook Vineyards & Winery Former New York Yankees centerfielder and jazz music icon, Bernie Williams and His Band of Friends performed live at Millbrook Vineyards and Winery on June 17, kicking off the winery’s 2023 Jazz Concert Series. Visitors to the sold-out show had the opportunity to taste and purchase Bernie’s Blend wines – a collection of wine that was created by Williams himself alongside Millbrook Winery’s winemaker, Ian Bearup. A portion of the wine sales proceeds were donated to the NAMM Foundation’s SupportMusic Coalition. PHOTOS COURTESY OF MILLBROOK WINERY Bernie Williams PHOTO COURTESY OF JEFF KERN - FLICKR AND LICENSED FOR SHARING THROUGH CC BY 2.0

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CSLB 1082165 NSCB 0082999 0083445 1-855-916-5473 generous helping of other dancing goodies. So, bring your friends and family to have some fun! Enjoy the musical treasures of the” Great American Songbook,” dance a little, and raise a glass to celebrate our hometown gems. The Hammond Museum is located at 28 Deveau Road in North Salem. Tickets are $25 general admission and $15 for 18-and-under. Free to North Salem residents with proof of residency. Bring a basket of snacks. Cash bar (wine and beer). Ruth Keeler Memorial Library The library is open for browsing, computer use and reading! Please visit www.ruthkeelermemoriallibrary.org for more information. Most programs are in person or on ZOOM. Send an email if you want to participate to [email protected]. When you email, a link will be sent to click on, including a password to enter. CONVERSATION WITH LOCAL GARDENERS Saturday, August 12, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Conversation with Local Gardeners meets monthly on the second Saturday of the month. Bring your questions and ideas to this informal group of local expert garden enthusiasts. Please check the web page to see if it is meeting by zoom or in person. This group is free and open to all. BACKYARD MUSIC MONDAY Monday, August 14, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Experience the melodies of Mike Burns and Highway 53! Join in for a captivating fusion of timeless Bluegrass and country music. Joining him is an all-star band featuring some of the most talented musicians from our tristate region! KRAZY KRAFTS Tuesday, August 15, from 4 to 5 p.m. Join in for Krazy Krafts! This program is designed for ages 6-12, but will accommodate siblings. Registration is not required. Nominate a senior citizen for County Hall of Fame Westchester County Executive George Latimer has opened nominations for the 41st Annual Westchester County Senior Citizens Hall of Fame. Celebrate a senior who makes a positive difference in Westchester County through their contributions by nominating them for this year’s Westchester County Senior Citizens Hall of Fame. Latimer said: “I am thrilled to open nominations for the 41st Annual Westchester County Senior Citizens Hall of Fame. Westchester County seniors are an integral part of our communities, and they deserve this special recognition. The Senior Hall of Fame is a tradition I look forward to each year, as an opportunity to honor those who have given their time, energy and talents to improve the quality of life for others in Westchester.” Department of Senior Programs and Services Commissioner Mae Carpenter said: “Our Senior Hall of Fame is an important tradition as we recognize seniors who have helped shape the quality of life in Westchester through their significant contributions. 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Especially from a safety standpoint, long term, I think we should be manufacturing drugs, the precursors, chips, and semiconductors here because there’s a national security element to it, there’s a public safety element to it. It’s not just always about cost; it is about safety. It is about ensuring that we have good paying jobs here in the United States, that we have an educated workforce, SHOULD FOSSIL FUELS BE CONSIDERED A NATIONAL SECURITY ISSUE? Absolutely, I mean, you look at the fact that we are illogically putting constraints on ourselves, while China and India and other countries around the world are not. And it is putting us at a competitive disadvantage. It is also not reducing carbon emissions in the way people think worldwide. I think the objective has to address climate change, yes; reduce carbon emissions, but do so based on technology and science and reality. Natural gas, for instance, has reduced carbon emissions 60 percent more than renewables over the last two decades. Why? Because natural gas helped us shift off of coal. Nuclear power is clean, it’s reliable. And it’s cheap. We need to be focused on how we create an energy policy that is consistent with trying to address climate change, protect our environment, but also ensure that we have reliable and affordable energy. I think New York has been disastrous on this. I think there’s a reason manufacturing has left the state in droves; there’s a reason people are leaving our state in droves, and it has to do with affordability. We do not have a sound energy policy. It’s based on hopes and goals and aspirations and not science and technology and reality. So to me, it’s how do we strike that balance? How do we make sure that yes, we are ensuring there’s clean air, clean water and open space preservation while also ensuring that we have reliable energy that can help attract manufacturing, can help reduce the cost of living for our residents. When New York State is banning gas stoves and requiring all new hookups to be electric, and they’re requiring people to convert their homes to electric— the average homeowner would pay about $30,000 to $35,000 to convert their home from gas to electric. Does that help anybody? These are real challenges ahead that I think we need to have a real honest dialogue about. Yes, we want to address climate change, but we need to do it based on the reality of where we are, where the technology is, what our adversaries are doing. We shouldn’t be relying on OPEC [for oil]. You know, Europe shouldn’t be relying on Russia. We in America should be a net exporter of energy. There’s no reason that we shouldn’t be. YOU RECENTLY MET WITH PRESIDENT BIDEN ABOUT OUR MIGRANT AND DEBT CRISES. WAS IT PRODUCTIVE? Look, it was a great opportunity. Obviously, when the president came to my district, the focus was on the debt ceiling negotiations at the time. And certainly, they were trying to put pressure on me to support a clean debt ceiling. But as I said to the president, [Senate Majority Leader] Chuck Schumer did not have the votes for that, and it was never going to pass the Congress. So we needed to have a good faith negotiation between the president and the speaker [Kevin McCarthy, Calif.] to cut spending and to lift our debt ceiling. And that’s ultimately what occurred... We found some common ground there. Also, ultimately, you know, in my discussions with the president, I said “I will support whatever deal you and the speaker negotiate, but you need to negotiate.” THE MIGRANT CRISIS HAS GOTTEN CLOSER TO HOME FOR OUR AREA. This is a real humanitarian crisis at the border, but also here in New York, [Mayor] Eric Adams has taken in over 85,000 migrants since last year, they have nowhere else to house them. It has been a debacle between him and the governor, in terms of trying to deal with this, and work with other municipalities to accommodate those who are coming here on lawful asylum claims. But when you create a situation where you are a sanctuary city, or a sanctuary state, you have to expect that people are going to come here, when you’re providing health and housing benefits to those that are here illegally, and undocumented, people are going to come here. So this has been a significant challenge. I think it has been very poorly handled by the administration, they’ve allowed over 6 million migrants to cross our border since Joe Biden took office. And you know, they’ve slowed it down slightly, but nowhere near what we need to do to deal with the crisis. You have a backlog of asylumseekers: It’s taking at minimum two to three years for these cases to be heard. Two thirds of the cases are being rejected when they’re finally heard, because poverty, in and of itself, while tragic…is not the basis for asylum. I have great empathy for [people coming to the U.S. to escape poverty]. But that is not the rationale behind asylum. My wife is an immigrant. She came here over a decade ago from Moldova. I’ve been through this process; it is a fundamentally broken process, it needs to be reformed. It’s why I’ve signed on to the Dignity Act as an original cosponsor, the first bipartisan piece of legislation in over a decade to deal with immigration. It would deal with securing our border, it would deal with DACA, and it would deal with reforming the legal immigration system. We want people who want to come here to be able to do through a process. And from top to bottom, this whole system is broken. We need to secure the border; we need to stop the massive influx of not only undocumented migrants but fentanyl pouring across our border. The precursors are coming from China. It’s being manufactured in Mexico, the drug cartels are trafficking it across the border. And it’s killing tens of thousands of Americans a year. LAWLER FROM PAGE 7

Page 20 – North Salem News Thursday, August 10, 2023 your nomination, please visit bit.ly/2023SHOF or visit www. westchesterpartnership.org to download the form. If you have questions about the nomination process, contact Amanda Seebeck at AmandaS@EventsRemember. com or call 914-218-3968. This year’s Senior Citizens Hall of Fame will be held in person on Friday, Dec. 1, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Westchester Marriott in Tarrytown. The Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services (DSPS), Westchester Parks, Recreation and Conservation, and the Westchester Public/Private Partnership for Aging Services will be hosting this year’s celebration. Additional sponsorships and congratulatory journal ad opportunities are available. For details, visit www.westchester partnership.org.             To learn more about the Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services (DSPS), call 914-813-6300 or visit www.westchestergov.com/seniors. Nominate a non-profit ‘changemaker’ for award Nonprofit Westchester (NPW) has begun the nomination process for the 2023 Keep Westchester Thriving Awards. The awards ceremony is Westchester’s only celebration that honors professional change makers in the nonprofit sector. To be eligible, individuals must be employed by a 501c3 NPW member organization for at least five years, and organizations must be recognized as a 501c3 and have been an NPW member for at least five years. All nominations are due by Sept. 22.   Nonprofit changemakers are professionals or organizations who have a vision for change and have delivered concrete actions to further needed change, who have helped to develop and raise awareness on key challenges within their communities, who have collaborated with stakeholders to recognize shared goals, and who have helped shift community culture, mindsets, and behaviors. As a celebration of the nonprofit sector, this program is a chance to honor organization and individual changemakers that have gone above and beyond in their work to address the needs of our county’s most vulnerable members and to recognize the work of the sector that furthers the social, physical, emotional and economic well-being of all residents. “Keep Westchester Thriving is not only an act of celebration, but also an important acknowledgment of the positive impact that nonprofit sector represents nearly 20% of our workforce,” said Jan Fisher, Executive Director of NPW. “Every year, I find myself moved by the submissions we receive that showcase the remarkable contributions being made within the nonprofit sector in Westchester County.” This year’s winners will be recognized at an awards ceremony hosted by NPW on Nov. 29, at the Sonesta Hotel in White Plains from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $90 per person for NPW members and $150 per person for nonmembers. There are also numerous opportunities to sponsor this inspiring event or to purchase a journal ad.   For any questions regarding the submission process or award criteria, contact Jan Fisher at jfisher@ npwestchester.org or 914-332- 6679. Bedding, Books, and… NARCAN? MAKE SURE EVERYTHING NEEDED GETS PACKED Sunday, August 20, at 2 p.m. Did you know it is estimated that over 60% of the pills bought on the street are laced with fentanyl? You never know when having NARCAN handy could save a life. It Is better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it. THRIVE: Bedford, Lewisboro, & Pound Ridge (aka DAPC), a substance abuse prevention and mental health alliance, is sponsoring a one-hour, free NARCAN training on August 20 at 2 p.m at Lewisboro Elementary School. Specifically geared toward college-age students, participants will learn critical information from the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Westchester (NCADD/Westchester) about how to recognize when and how to use NARCAN. Participants must be at least 18 years of age. Each student will also leave with free NARCAN kit! Mark your calendar because you don’t want to miss this event! Sculpture III Through Aug. 27 Three Hudson Valley sculptors, Bob Madden, Karen Madden, and Lila Turjanski-Villard, present their 3D artworks embracing structure, movement, and grace during the 3rd annual sculpture show, SCULPTURE III at Live 4 Art Gallery, located at 20 Charles Colman Blvd., in Pawling. Their works encompass abstract and modern figurative forms in stone, metal and mixed media. The annual sculpture show has become a signature event to showcase sculptures at the Live 4 Art Gallery. 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Thursday, August 10, 2023 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE North Salem News – Page 23 While I am not a fan of labels, those considered “Solo-Seniors” or “Solo-Agers” are comprised of senior citizens who are not members of a traditional nuclear family. They might not have a significant other, children, siblings or close family or friends whom they can rely on in the event of incapacity or to handle their affairs upon their demise. They often live alone and may have close friends whom they socialize with, but do not want to burden those individuals with the task of caring for them and their affairs if they become incapacitated or pass away. The lack of a clear choice as to who to appoint as their “emergency team” can cause much procrastination when it comes to estate planning and the preparation of advance directives. This procrastination can have detrimental effects, including an increased risk of elder abuse (financial or physical), the senior being taken advantage of by those they hire to take care of them, or unfortunately the need of a Guardian being appointed. These outcomes can be avoided by some proactive (and creative!) pre-planning.   Estate planning is not just about who inherits your money. A more important part of estate planning, especially for the single individual, is what happens while you are still alive, but unable to care for yourself. Having both a Durable Power of Attorney and Health Care Proxy allows the single individual to name someone to handle their financial and health care decisions during their lifetime, if they are unable to do so themselves. Guardianship, which is the legal option available for appointment of someone to make financial or personal decisions, should be a last resort, not something to be relied upon. So, the question becomes, who do you name for these roles? The answer really depends on your support network. In my experience, most single individuals will name siblings, nieces and nephews, life partners or alternatively very close friends as their Agents under their Health Care Proxies and Powers of Attorney. I urge my clients to discuss these documents with the individuals they trust and confirm they are willing to act on their behalf. More often than not, the individual (and any successor) is more than happy to step into the role and assist. In situations where a trusted family and/or friend is not possible, there are other options. For example, daily money managers or professional fiduciaries can be hired to act as Agent under a Power of Attorney, and sometimes your attorney, personal financial advisors, accountant and/or others in your professional network may be willing to act as agent. In these situations, a fee structure or salary for the agent can be agreed to in order for the single individual to not feel that they are being afforded any favors.   Not only is the appointment of these individuals important, but providing them with a roadmap as to what your wishes are is equally helpful. I recommend creating a folder or binder with information regarding your assets, passwords, contact information (such as your attorney, financial advisor, accountant, doctors, etc.) and information as to how you would want your money spent during your life. Your agent for health care decision making should also be made aware of your medical conditions, medications, providers and insurance information. While these conversations (or putting this information on paper) may feel awkward, it can be tremendously helpful in ensuring your wishes are followed, especially for the solo-senior.  Once the single individual’s advanced directives are executed, a secondary conversation should be had with an experienced estate and/or elder law attorney. The estate planning conversation should include the preparation of a Last Will and Testament, Revocable Trusts to avoid the probate process, and possibly even a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust in order to create a long term care plan. This is especially important if the single individual is concerned that their life savings may be dissipated by either the cost of their long term care at home or in a nursing home.  While addressing these issues may be uncomfortable or stressful, putting a plan in place for the future can bring tremendous peace of mind, not only for the single individual, but for those who care about that person’s health and well-being as well.  Lauren C. Enea, Esq. is a Senior Associate at Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP. She concentrates her practice on Wills, Trusts and Estates, Medicaid Planning, Special Needs Planning and Probate/Estate Administration. She believes that it is never too early or too late to start planning for your future and she enjoys working with individuals to ensure that their plan best suits their needs. Ms. Enea received a B.S. in Business Management from Quinnipiac University, graduating Magna Cum Laude, and a J.D. from the Pace University School of Law, graduating Summa Cum Laude. She is admitted to practice law in New York and Florida. She can be contacted at 914-948-1500 or www.esslawfirm.com. Aging alone does not need to be lonely Estate planning tips for ‘Solo-Seniors’ Lunch & Learn Series Held on the last Wednesday of each month, Lunch & Learn programs at Enea, Scanlan and Sirignano, LLP, shed light on a variety of important elder law and estate planning topics. The free educational program, held at the firm’s White Plains location, is open to the public – though space is limited. Those interested are encouraged to register early by calling 914-948-1500 to reserve their spot. A light lunch and refreshments are included. Future programs include: Sept. 27 LLCs: The Pros, Cons and Estate Planning: For some, an LLC can be a useful tool to pass assets down to loved ones while avoiding or minimizing estate taxes. Discover if an LLC may be right for your estate planning needs as well as how they are used to reduce the risk of personal liability with rental properties. Presentation by Anthony J. Enea, Esq. & Michael P. Enea, Esq. Oct. 25 Understanding the Implications of Gray Divorce: A divorce later in life often adds a level of complexity to the estate and tax plan process. Understand what potential complications may arise and how to address them – from division of assets and tax issues to estate and long-term care planning. Presented by Lauren C. Enea, Esq. Estate planning is not just about who inherits your money. A more important part of estate planning, especially for the single individual, is what happens while you are still alive, but unable to care for yourself.’ Lauren Enea Senior Associate at Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano LLP LAUREN ENEA GUEST CORNER

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