North Salem News 04.02.20

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Will the horse shows go on?
Coronavirus threatens North Salem’s equestrian economy

BY CAROL REIF
STAFF WRITER

Financially, it could be a very rough ride for many eques- Rebecca Bose riding
trian-oriented businesses if the coronavirus crisis continues her horse at Baxter
to rip the U.S. economy apart. Preserve last year.

Nationwide, the horse industry contributes a galloping $50 PHOTO: HUDVALLEY PHOTO
billion to the economy a year. According to a 2017 study by
the American Horse Council Foundation, the industry gen-
erates close to a million jobs, which a ects other sectors of
the national economy to the tune of $122 billion a year.

e deep-rooted American horse culture is undeniably
re ected in North Salem’s picture-perfect private farms;
boarding, teaching and training enterprises and nearby
therapeutic businesses; bridle trails and manicured, multi-
million-dollar show venues.

One of its most elite venues is Old Salem Farm, site of
such prestigious competitions as the American Gold Cup,
which drew a reported 6,000 spectators last year. at’s more
than North Salem’s entire population, which was 5,104 in
2010, said Deputy Town Supervisor Peter Kamenstein.

If the ban on large gatherings isn’t lifted by May and the
farm’s spring horse show can’t go on, the ripple e ect on
competitors, trainers, vendors, caterers, support sta , local
restaurants—and the venue itself—could be tremendous.

“It’s a very, very big deal,” said Kamenstein, a horse owner
himself.

While it’s still possible to go for a ride—as long as state
and county health rules are followed—some local horse
farms are starting to get skittish about the possibility of un-
paid boarding fees. Said one owner who asked to remain
anonymous,“People have to realize, if they don’t take care of
their bill, the burden is going to land on the trainer and the

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Thursday, April 2, 2020 North Salem News – Page 3

PHOTOS COURTESY OF STOP & SHOP Families slow
down as distance
Stop & Shop and many other local grocery stores are taking steps to ensure the safety of customers and learning ramps up
employees.
BY CAROL REIF
Pandemic is a ‘snowstorm on STAFF WRITER
steroids’ for grocery stores
Now that learning and working from home appear to be
BY KATHERINE BORCHERT to stock our shelves daily as ship- However, other local markets are the norm for a while, schoolchildren and their parents are
STAFF WRITER
ments arrive while keeping the reporting a decline in the number nding creative ways to make the best of a di cult situation.
e three Rs, for Readin’, ‘Ritin’ and ‘Rithmetic, have
stores as sanitized as possible.” of customers they’re seeing, among
sprouted a fourth—Relationships.
Across the country, local mar- Dana Ward, public relations them the Route 100 Market, a deli Family members who barely had time to grab a bagel

kets and supermarket chains are manager for ACME, said that the and gas station in Somers. while dashing out the door are now sitting down for heart-
to-hearts over scratch-made meals.
experiencing challenges as the COVID-19 pandemic is like “a “Business has slowed down con-
Omnipresent social media devices are being powered
COVID-19 pandemic continues snowstorm on steroids,” as it has siderably because people are not down in favor of non-virtual activities like jigsaw puzzles
and curling up on the couch together for movie night.
to grow. increased demand and customers driving, they’re not going to get
Engaging in team sports or visiting playgrounds and dog
Halston Media reached out to are coming into the store more gas, but we are open 24 hours and parks may be verboten, but there’s no padlock on the great
outdoors. ere are strolls to be strolled, horses to be ridden,
markets in its Westchester County frequently and leaving workers we’re trying to do our best to serve Weimaraners to be walked and backyard tire swings to be
swung.
coverage area to see how they are unable to stock the shelves fast the community right now,”said Ju-
And, thanks to distance learning, there are still school as-
dealing with an overwhelming de- enough, causing a ripple e ect. liette Sussman, the market’s owner. signments to be done.

mand for some products, the need “When we have snowstorms or “My rst concern is safety for my Consistency is calming and folks should eat and get up
and go to bed at their usual times. But it’s OK, experts say, to
to impose social distancing rules hurricanes, it usually just impacts employees and the customers and cut the o spring a break on things like picking their stinky
socks up o the bathroom oor.
and the resulting increased levels one part of the country. So in this we’re hanging in there.”
Here’s what some local clans are doing to keep the peace:
of anxiety being exhibited by their case, it’s impacting the entire coun- Daniel Pereira, owner of Union Andy Pelosi, a member of the North Salem Board of
Education, and his wife, Luisa, a wealth reporter, have two
shoppers. try, so resources are being pulled Hall in North Salem, said that al- daughters, high school junior Gabby, 17, and eighth-grader
Cassie, 13.
All contacted said they are fol- in every direction instead of be- though he has been seeing fewer Pelosi already works from home in the education and ad-
vocacy eld, so he’s got his routine down.
lowing regulations issued by the ing centralized to a disaster area,” patrons, he has maintained his
e siblings burn o energy by kicking a ball around or
federal Centers for Disease Con- Ward said. “Naturally, it’s causing business due to his loyal customer walking their “mutt” around the neighborhood. Cassie has
taken to the kitchen like a roast duck to water. Everyone’s
trol and Prevention on sanitizing supply chain delays.” base, which still orders through de- been happily chowing down her lasagna and pies. Distrac-
tions have included watching “ is Is Us,” a TV series ex-
their stores and surfaces, and most Chris DeCicco, owner of De- livery and curbside pick-up. ploring complicated family dynamics.

have seen drastic changes in their Cicco & Sons in Somers, said that “I’m one of the very few who are e diehard football fans have been taking their minds
o things by working on a “really hard” Pittsburgh Steelers
product supplies, the number of stores are limited to a 40 percent lucky that way,” Pereira said. helmet puzzle.

customers and need for employees. capacity at any one time to reduce Renea Dayton, owner of Hay- Being a junior’s challenging in the best of times. ere are
more advanced classes to take, more pressure to get ready
Uncle Giuseppe’s and ACME in the number of customers shopping eld’s Market in North Salem, said for college. But Gabby, who praises teachers for being “su-
per understanding” and exible, feels worse for seniors who
Yorktown, Stop & Shop in Bald- together. that while customers have been might miss out on important life passages such as proms and
graduation.
win Place and Green Way Market “ is is not only to protect our “few and far between,”she appreci-
She checks with her guidance counselor, who always has
in Cross River have all reported an customers, but also our employees’ ates those who “have been coming comforting words to share.

in ux of customers. health,” DeCicco said. in and thank them for their pa- e young athlete’s “pretty upset” about missing lacrosse
and soccer practices. She touches base with teammates and
“Since the onset of the CO- Smaller businesses like Harvest tronage.” coaches via social media.

VID-19 pandemic, Stop & Shop Moon Orchards in North Salem While all market representatives “Remember, this is a really trying time for everyone,”
Gabby said.“Embrace this chance to bond with your family.”
has seen an increase in volume in have felt the impact, as well, with said they have ramped up cleaning
In Yorktown, PTA president Ron Fedele and his wife,
our stores and our online home de- manager Kristina Jahaly saying measures and are strictly following Stephanie, a nurse, have a rst-grader at Mohansic El-
ementary School and a seventh-grader at Mildred E. Strang
livery service,”said Maura O’Brien, loyal community members are CDC guidelines, some have taken Middle School.

a community relations representa- coming to buy products local to extra steps to keep their employees e Lakeland High School grad already works from home
as a learning specialist, so the situation’s way less stress-pro-
tive for Stop & Shop. the Hudson Valley. safe. ducing for him than it is for average Joes.

Jillian Gundy, marketing man- “We’re de nitely seeing a lot of At DeCicco & Sons, Green Distance learning has been going well, Fedele says, but
there are lots of things that just aren’t the same experienced
ager of Uncle Giuseppe’s, said people who are coming to us who Way Market, ACME and Stop & online.

that it also has seen a “dramatic feel that coming to the farm is a Shop, plexiglass barriers are being MESMS, marking its 50th anniversary this year, plans
to bury a time capsule. While the ceremony is on hold, the
increase” in its number of daily more trustworthy source for their installed to limit contact between community has been sending stories and pictures to tuck
away.
customers. food,” Jahaly said. “ ey’re coming customers and employees and
ings wouldn’t be going so smoothly if it wasn’t for the
“Customers are shopping at Un- here. I feel like our loyal customers masks and gloves will be provided
SEE LEARNING PAGE 7
cle Giuseppe’s for their prepared who have always been here have to employees for further protec-

meals and everyday essentials,” stayed with us and are coming here tion. SEE PANDEMIC PAGE 18
Gundy said. “We are working hard to shop.”

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The Staff School board delays bond vote for turf field

EDITORIAL TEAM BY KATHERINE BORCHERT to vote on a 15-year bond to fund which found that no adverse im- In addition, the project will add
JODI WEINBERGER STAFF WRITER the project at that meeting, but did pacts on the environment would new gender-neutral restrooms at-
not because of the change in cir- be caused by the $6.9 million syn- tached to the school and include
EDITOR: 914-302-5830 e North Salem Board of cumstances. thetic turf eld project. drainage improvements to Tomp-
[email protected] Education announced at its March kins Field, which is prone to ood-
25 meeting it would be delaying its “It’s important to realize what e project is considered a Type ing, leaving North Salem sports
BRIAN MARSCHHAUSER turf eld project, citing an inability we’re not doing today; we’re not I action, which necessitated the teams at a disadvantage through
SPORTS EDITOR: 914-302-5628 to garner public input due to the voting to put a bond up,” said SEQR review. It comprises the loss of practice time and the need
[email protected] coronavirus. trustee Andrew Brown. “It’s im- construction of the eld on the to be bussed to other facilities to
portant to note that this will be a west side of campus with a press practice.
ADVERTISING TEAM “We are noting that we are go- decision of the community and as box and concession stand and the
LISA KAIN ing to push pause on this project you [D’Agostino] said, now is the installations of 300-seat bleach- e new eld,which will be used
at this time until we get back to wrong time to put that out without ers, eld lighting, ADA-compliant for soccer, lacrosse and eld hockey
914-351-2424 some kind of normalcy and we can excellent lines of communication pedestrian paths, a 12-foot-wide as well as a practice area for base-
[email protected] have a conversation with the com- and getting all points of view.” access road, lighting from the ball and softball, will be synthetic
munity,” board President Deborah school to the eld, perimeter secu- with encapsulated sand or polymer
PAUL FORHAN D’Agostino said. However, the board unanimous- rity fencing, ball-stop netting and a elastomer in ll with an absorption
914-202-2392 ly accepted the ndings of a State digital LED scoreboard. pad and underdrains.
[email protected] e school board was expected Environmental Quality Review
CORINNE STANTON e improvements are expected
845-621-4049 to give North Salem athletes an
[email protected] edge in competition, as it will en-
JENNIFER CONNELLY able greater use of the eld and
917-446-7757 practices to take place right after
[email protected] it rains. ey will also be practic-
BRUCE HELLER ing on the same turf they will be
914-202-2941 competing on, rather than going
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HORSES could make moms really happy. “ e great thing about horses is they’re Bridle Trails Association says she’s wor-

FROM PAGE 1 “I was like, ‘Yay!’” said Keenan, a North very much in the moment. Unlike humans, ried about those who make their living

Salem Board of Education trustee. they don’t think about what may or may renting stables and giving lessons.

farm. It’s not like anyone is going to stop Eowyn, she said, frets about what may not happen. If there’s no threat or danger Smaller private barns still allow board-

feeding and taking care of the horses.” happen to her Zephyr family should the or duty to perform, it’s back to grazing.” ers to take their horses out for a trot but

On March 20, Gov. Andrew Cuomo farm take an insurmountable nancial hit Pegasus has three locations in Fair eld are following health guidelines and aren’t

signed the PAUSE executive order, a because of the crisis. and Putnam counties, including its 20- allowing people into common areas such

10-point policy that directed all nonessen- Students, trainers and teachers are a acre facility on Peach Lake Road. as tack rooms.

tial businesses to shut down. tight-knit bunch, said Keenan: “ ey all Knowing how important the connec- “ ey’re all just being careful, just like

Animal care operations are exempt. cheer each other on.” tion with their four-footed friends are to when we go out to get groceries,” Harris

ese include horses, livestock such as For some, riding is much more than a clients, Pegusus has been sending them said.

pigs and cows and “captive cervids,” aka lifestyle, sport or a way to exercise; it’s a photographs and videos. It would be “a very, very big deal” if the

deer and elk. lifeline. “We keep reminding them that the Old Salem Farm spring shows, which

Feeding, barn or facility maintenance, e state of emergency has forced Pega- horses are here and being taken care of,” draw Olympic-level to amateur competi-

stall cleaning and enclosure repairs are sus erapeutic Riding to postpone all Sciarrillo said. tors, were to trot o into the sunset, Harris

allowed, as are turnout and exercise, hoof spring programs until May 4. Its certi ed Many nonpro ts such as Pegasus are said.

maintenance and veterinary care. Trans- instructors, physical therapists, occupa- hurting right now. Without federal or e 120-acre boarding and training

portation to any of those functions also is tional therapists and licensed educators state funding, it relies on donations and facility on June Road did not respond to

allowed. And agribusinesses that support provide equine-assisted activities to people grants to keep going, including paying several requests for information about the

them are OK, too. with special needs and individuals at risk, employees and lling 13 feedbags. status of the events.

Boarders must adhere to the client use including disadvantaged youth and veter- “We’ve been very lucky to have great In a March 12 statement, Old Salem

and visitation rules set by each business. ans with PTSD. supporters,” Scarrillo said. told clients, exhibitors and spectators that

At present, there is no evidence that Until that time when it can get fully But even with a little extra TLC from because their well-being is its “top prior-

animals, including pets, in the U.S. might back in the saddle, the Brewster-based their caretakers, the herd is getting antsy. ity,” it is monitoring the coronavirus situa-

be a source of infection or can spread the nonpro t told clients it plans to continue “ ey know they’re here to work. Hon- tion carefully and is following recommen-

new coronavirus. fundraising, developing programs and estly, they miss it.” dations issued by the federal Centers for

North Salem mom of four Brandy planting “seeds for the future.” Meanwhile, North Salem has dozens of Disease Control and Prevention.

Keenan let her daughter, Eowyn, a com- According to director of development bridle trails linking it with Fair eld Coun- Old Salem was still taking entries and

petitive rider, go to her lesson at Zephyr Candice Sciarrillo, 80 percent of its 250 ty in Connecticut. ere are currently no stall deposits until the Monday, April 6,

Farm in nearby Brewster last week. Since clients are under 18. Many are autistic. restrictions on tramping them as long as deadline. All deposits will be refunded if

the kids are all home because of school erapeutic riding can improve mobil- common sense and the practice of social the farm’s management and health au-

closures, Keenan thought it was important ity, balance, posture, coordination, lan- distancing prevail. thorities feel it is necessary to cancel the

that things go on “as normally as possible.” guage development and behavior control. Connecticut recently banned horse rid- show, its website said.

e farm is being hyper-vigilant about Participants also get to groom, feed, tack ers and dog walkers from its state beaches On March 16, it suspended all licensed

spraying down saddles, reins and other up and lead horses. All of this takes a lot because of the pandemic. It normally events for 30 days. It later extended that

things riders might touch, so when the of concentration on the part of the rider… shoos away those types of users in April until May 3.

13-year-old got back in the car, she reeked and the horse. anyway in order to prepare for the sum- e Old Salem shows are set for May

of disinfectant. “Learning to be present is very calm- mer season. 5-10 and 12-17.

at was the one post-lesson smell that ing,” said Sciarrillo. Charlotte Harris of the North Salem “ at’s cutting it close,”Harris observed.

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Thursday, April 2, 2020 North Salem News – Page 7

LEARNING last one, featuring lifelike dinosaur cakes, When everyone else was rushing out to will work out.”
went over big. buy toilet paper, Beth Karawan Craig in However, it still wasn’t good news when
FROM PAGE 3 Goldens Bridge was packing her pantry
ere have been a few bumps in the with our and sugar. Craig saw the text Friday about schools
“calming and competent in uence” of road, but if the kids—or the adults—get staying shut until mid-April.
schools Superintendent Dr. Ron Hattar cranky now and then, that’s OK. e mom had had to put her home bak-
and teachers who keep students feeling ery biz on the back burner, but she wasn’t Schools are “prepared to deliver mean-
loved and on track academically. e key to staying sane while cooped going to let anything stop her from turn- ingful education resources to students—
up is “patience, patience, patience,” Fedele ing out a few decadent Billionaire Bars even at a distance—for as long as neces-
“ e speed and e ciency at which the said. “If we can all step back somewhat, we and savory scallion biscuits for Saturday sary,” said Selesnick. However, it’s “no
district set this up is just phenomenal,”Fe- can still enjoy many wonderful moments dinner. substitute for the healthy interactions and
dele said. with our children during this unprec- interpersonal connections students seek
edented time.” e marketing and research profession- and establish at school every day.”
Just before everything went belly-up, al normally works 15 hour days—this time
MESMS gave out copies of Beverly Somers was one of the rst communi- of year just happens to be one of her big- Normally, Michael would be part of the
Cleary’s “ e Mouse and the Motorcycle.” ties in Northern Westchester to nd out gest client’s busiest—and carving out fam- stage crew for his school’s spring musical
it had a con rmed case of COVID-19, ily time has always been challenging. It’s or getting ready for Boy Scout leadership
A Fedele pal rolled his motorcycle down when a Primrose Elementary School par- somewhat of a miracle just getting food on training. He’s also been talking about do-
the halls while wide-eyed children and a ent got sick. the table for her son, Michael, much less ing his Eagle Scout project with a Ridge-
teacher in a mouse costume waved. being able to sit down with him to eat.
Board of Education president Dr. Lind- eld, Conn., theater.
“We were so happy that the kids got to say Portnoy and her partner, Gary, both (Michael’s dad lives in Cross River. He’s “It’s very frustrating; nothing can re-
have the book at home with them.” busy professionals, are grateful to nally also in marketing. ey’ve been commis- place real life,” Craig said.
be able to do simple things with their two erating about the economic hit their in- Some routines haven’t changed. Mi-
Fedele’s 12-year-old son, already used to sons, ages 11 and 9. dustry’s experiencing.) chael still plays video games and watches
working independently (though he does ask lots of YouTube.
dad for a little math help now and then), is “We are being very mindful of this op- On top of everything, Craig’s home ren- “ at’s OK,” said Craig. “I never was
adjusting well. For phys ed, he keeps a jour- portunity to spend time together. e ovation project has forced her to decamp that concerned about his screen time. He’s
nal about activities like “walking, dancing other day, my oldest and I played on our to her bedroom “o ce.” good at balancing that with everything
with his brother, that kind of thing.” tire swing for like 20 minutes. It was ri- else.”
diculously fun,” she said. “I got caught on one conference call in Whatever coping mechanisms work,
e 7-year-old loves singing along with a hoodie and messy bun” after forgetting she’s for them.
music class videos. As for dad, he’s FaceT- Both kids miss their classmates, so it that the computer’s camera was on, she “We’re all good at giving advice; not
iming with his own students. was a thrill when one of their teachers admits. so good at taking it. But if I had to give
held a class on Zoom and the children myself as a parent some, I’d say: ‘School
e boys miss seeing their grandmother could see each other at home. One son— Nearly 17, Michael is self-su cient, but is their job. You have your job. Everyone
but get why they have to stay away. particularly tickled whenever a pal’s cat, Craig still “feels bad” when she has to fo- needs to respect that.’”
guinea pig or curious little sister wandered cus her attention elsewhere. But there comes a point in everybody’s
“Both of them are very intelligent and onscreen—“couldn’t stop talking about day when it’s time to say “Pencils down!”
they understand it’s for her safety and how great it was,” Portnoy said. Raised on technology,the John Jay High “Stop to take some time for each other.
ours,” Fedele said. School junior’s used to doing schoolwork Try to do something ordinary in the cha-
Of course, it helps if all children have online. Still, he’s fretting about AP tests. os,” Craig suggested.
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In my room, in my ruminations Paprika Power

Is there anything in this life BRUCE there is a season... and a time to Agood friend is someone READING,
more mystical and mysterious THE BLOG every purpose under heaven.” who pays attention, is WRITING &
than music? there for you in good times CHOCOLATE
Music has a mercurial ability FOR IGNORING MISIN as well as challenging times and
to shape shift how we hear it to FORMED SOCIAL MEDIA

complement a particular mood or BRUCE POSTS always manages to surprise you KIM
rumination or situation. APAR Dazed and Confused (Led Zep- with thoughtful gifts. Jill sends me KOVACH

Often it’s when profound pelin): “Been dazed and confused novels with circus themes. Margie

sadness or adversity befalls us… for so long, it’s not true... lots of mails ginger treats. My neighbor

it could be the passing of a child, people talk and few of them know. knows how much I like stationery.

or passing through an epochal Ellen has bestowed generous gifts to brighten my life since the 1980’s.

pandemic. FOR BEING QUARANTINED FOR SOCIAL DISTANCING My friend, Pat, indulges my fondness for chocolate and hats.

After we lost our son Harrison In My Room ( e Beach BETWEEN PARTNERS A few weeks ago, I met Pat for our traditional pizza birthday lunch. She

in 2003, I started to hear certain Boys): “ ere’s a world where I Psychotic Reaction (Count Five): handed me a brightly colored birthday gift bag that really showed how

songs in a new, almost spiritual can go in, tell my secrets to, in my “I feel depressed, I feel so bad, I feel well she knows me. In addition to the beautiful birthday card, the gifts

context that was never there prior. room… in this world I lock out all so lonely night and day, I can’t get included a box of chocolate-mint cookies, a volume of plays by Ferenc

A prime example is e Moody my worries and my fears... in my your love, I must stay away.” Molnar, and two tins of sweet and hot paprika from Szeged, Hungary!

Blues’I Know You’re Out ere room.” Ferenc Molnar (1878 – 1952) was a famous Hungarian novelist

Somewhere. FOR EXPRESSING FRUSTRATION and playwright. Earlier this winter, I had excitedly mentioned to Pat

FOR VOTERS NOT SATISFIED I Want to Hold Your Hand that I discovered a play by Ferenc Molnar – e Play’s the ing –

EMOTIVE POWER OF MUSIC WITHTHE FIRST STIMULUS ( e Beatles): “Oh yea, I’ll tell you originally adapted and performed on the New York stage in 1926.

What had been just another PACKAGE something, I think you’ll under- is comedy was a perfect selection for my next Reader’s eater

pleasant song to listen to suddenly e Times ey Are a-Changin’ stand, when I say that something, I program at the Lewisboro Library. Unbeknownst to me, Pat, went

spoke to me with a speci city in (Dylan): “Come senators, con- want to hold your hand on-line to track down a volume of eleven plays by Ferenc Molnar

its message of hope and renewal. gressmen, please heed the call… originally published in the U.S. in 1929!

In the way it conjures Harrison’s there’s a battle outside and it’s FOR SOCIAL DISTANCING After listening to my renewed interest in cooking over the winter,

vibrant soul that throbs within me, ragin’, for the times they are a- DENIERS creating new recipes for soups and vegetarian dishes, Pat bought me

that song’s lyrics carry an emotive changin’.” Touch Me ( e Doors): the imported paprika from Hungary. I was so touched by this for

power that causes me to well up: “I “C’mon now, touch me babe, can’t many reasons. My grandfather was born in Szeged, Hungary, before

know you’re out there somewhere, FOR GOOD SAMARITANS you see that I am not afraid.” emigrating to the U.S. in the early 1900’s.To this day, I keep a small,

somewhere you can hear my voice, Bridge Over Troubled Water wooden red pepper souvenir on my kitchen windowsill with words

I know I’ll nd you somehow, and (Simon & Garfunkel): When FOR MUSING WHENTHE ISO painted in gold lettering on it – Szegedi Emlek – translated to mean

somehow I’ll return again to you.” times get rough, and pain is all LATION WILL END “Memories of Szeged.” is is one of my most prized keepsakes

Currently, with all of us are liv- around, like a bridge over troubled Like a Rolling Stone (Dylan): from Grandma and Grandpa Kovach’s apartment in Queens.

ing under the duress of the coro- water, I will lay me down.” “How does it feel, to be on your I haven’t cooked with paprika since the 1980’s. I used to live in

navirus shutdown, it’s no wonder own, with no direction known, a the Yorkville neighborhood on the upper East Side of Manhattan.

we look to escapist entertainment, FOR PRAYERFUL PETITIONERS complete unknown, like a rolling e East 70’s to the East 80’s from Second Avenue to York Avenue

such as movies, books, and music, Hey Jude ( e Beatles): “Hey stone.” featured Hungarian bakeries, restaurants, gourmet food shops,

to soothe the savage breast. Jude, don’t make it bad, take a sad butcher shops, and a bookstore! I enjoyed being greeted by name by

song and make it better.” FOR END OF DAYS FATALISTS the friendly waitresses who knew exactly what I always ordered –

NEW MEANINGS FOR OLD e End ( e Doors): “ is is cucumber salad, chicken paprikash with nockerl (dumplings) and a

SONGS FOR FEELING DISORIENTED the end, beautiful friend, this is the big slice of chocolate mousse cake.

So when I eyed a Spotify For What It’s Worth (Bu alo end.” Hungarian cooking uses lots of paprika for color and avor (beef

playlist titled 60s Rock Anthems, Spring eld): “ ere’s something goulash, Hortobagyi palacsinta, lecso with onions, peppers and

it was hard not to notice how happenin’here, what it is ain’t AND FINALLY...FORTHE CLI tomatoes). I used to walk into the gourmet food store, Paprikas Weiss,

many of the hits of yesteryear now exactly clear.” MACTIC CELEBRATION WHEN to buy imported Hungarian paprika. While doing my Saturday er-

played like commentaries on our CORONA IS CONQUERED rands, I sometimes walked to the Hungarian meat market to purchase

varied states of mind these days… FOR CAPTAINS OBVIOUS Sweet Caroline (Neil Dia- avorful lecso sausages. e rich reddish-orange color of paprika was

depressed, worried, scared, lonely, Purple Haze ( Jimi Hendrix): mond): “Sweet Caroline, good everywhere. ( is was years before I became a vegetarian in 1996.)

distant, out-of-touch, fateful, “Purple haze all in my brain, lately times never seemed so good, I’ve After my birthday lunch with Pat, I went home to Google all

forward-looking, optimistic, and things don’t seem the same.” been inclined, to believe they never things paprika to refresh my memory. Paprika is considered one of

so on. would… but now I look at the the most popular spices in the world. Not only used in Eastern Eu-

Here is a sampling of what I FOR ADMONISHING COVID 19 night, and it don’t seem so lonely, rope, but also in Spain and South American cooking to season and

discovered in that one playlist… Evil Ways (Santana): “You got we lled it up with only two… color rice, soups, stews and sausages. Known as the national spice of

I’ve edited some lyrics for the sake to change your evil ways, baby… one, touching one, reaching out, Hungary, paprika is made from ground capsicum sweet red peppers.

of brevity and to capture the most you got me runnin’and hidin’all touching me, touching you!” Paprika is a good source of Vitamins C and E. Health bene ts

resonant sentiment. over town, this can’t go on, oh, no, Ba! Ba! Ba! include improved circulation and blood pressure, anti-in ammatory

you got to change.” Stay safe and keep the faith. properties, and also boosts in energy and metabolism. A sprinkle of

FOR SHELTERING IN PLACE ground paprika adds avor and visual appeal to macaroni, potato or

Gimme Shelter ( e Rolling FORTURNINGTO BIBLICAL Bruce Apar is a writer, actor, consul- egg salad, salmon, rice dishes, soups and stews.Try it for yourself!

Stones): “Oh, a storm is threaten- ANSWERS tant, and community volunteer. He

ing my very life today, if I don’t get Turn Turn Turn ( e Byrds): can be reached at [email protected]; Kim Kovach named the orange cat character, Paprika, in her children’s book,
Kitchawan Kenny and the Summer Garden Mysteries. www.kimkovachwrites.com
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if we remembered to stock up on RICK President Lincoln it would save outside shivering, I complain that
eggs.Too much binging on news I played tennis with some MELÉN a step. the acting, hair and makeup are
is not good for the psyche, but friends because it seemed like a terrible, and that in between takes
staying informed is no less than relatively safe athletic outlet in my age after three sets of tennis. I feel really sorry right now for they’re over at the craft services
a matter of life or death. If we’re which we were all a safe distance People are looking for anything spouses who are self-quarantined table living it up with the crew. I
at home where we should be, it away from one another. e balls with spouses who have a lot of guess we all have our quirks.
seems important to hold on to themselves could conceivably they can to ll in the gaps in the bad habits. It’s is a good time to
the little things that we’ve grown transmit the virus, and for that supply chain. is week a vodka self-evaluate and consider how We are going to have to be
used to on a daily basis, even if the reason I wore baseball gloves company put out a press release annoying you might be to others prepared to adapt as we never
rest of the world is topsy-turvy. during the match, and carefully warning people not to use its vod- in close quarters. ank god I have before in our lifetimes, and
removed them afterwards before ka as hand sanitizer, because the don’t snore, and even if I do, luck- see things we have never seen. I’m
e health club is not an option washing thoroughly. I don’t know alcohol content is not high enough ily I sleep right through it. I don’t even looking at bathroom tissue
right now, so I’ve had to dust o if this is a scienti cally sanctioned to kill the virus. at’s something bite my nails, and I nd it weird with a whole lot more respect
my Total Gym 1000, which was protocol (probably not), but the people have been complaining when I see someone doing that. now than I ever used to. I’ve been
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used to feature ads with Chuck tactile surface as a possible enemy, strong enough for the coronavirus, bone, but the dog wouldn’t chew all these years, but I’ll never do
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Thursday, April 2, 2020 Sports North Salem News – Page 13

Varsity Rewind:
April 6, 2015

e North Salem girls’ lacrosse team opened their 2015
season with a 16-8 win at Our Lady of Lourdes. e of-
fensive attack was led by Lydia Werlau, who nished with 5
goals. Ryann Shaughnessy had 4 goals; Paige Werlau had 3
goals; and Julia D’Innocenzo, Kaitlyn Murphy, Olivia Ma-
rino and Amy Fetterolf each scored 1 goal. Keira McCarthy
made 5 saves in goal.

e Tigers nished the 2015 season with a 15-3 record,
advancing to the Section 1 Class C semi nals for the rst
time in school history.

Kaitlyn Murphy makes her move up the sideline.

FILE PHOTO/CHRIS CORNELL

Teamwork makes the quarantine work
Student-athletes get creative to stay in playing shape

BY BRIAN MARSCHHAUSER Riefenhauser said. “Even going outside in the ally following a speci c daily movie nights. ese things are
SPORTS EDITOR As student-athletes have yard and having a catch with a program for distance or sprint good for the brain and the soul.”
parent or sibling is something training, as well as core strength
Despite being ordered to stay shown, social distancing doesn’t they can do to make sure their work,” said Chris Gould, North How North Salem
away from each other, members have to mean social isolation. arm is staying in shape,” Lug- Salem track coach. “In anticipat- Athletes Are
of the local sports community are But however they choose stay bauer said. ing a return to team practices, Staying Fit
as close as ever. in shape over these next several we will earnestly train with a
weeks or months, must be done Individual sports, like golf and purpose and look forward to JULIETTE INTRIERI
Many student-athletes and away from their teammates and track, allow for social distancing picking up the same team dy- SENIOR, TRACK
coaches have been using social away from school grounds. naturally. namic we had in the rst week
media to showcase their at-home of practices.” I’ve been switching between
training sessions, which some- “I think at this point the best “Players are still playing and running on the track and dirt
times involves using household plan is to train solo,” said Geo are working on their short game Perhaps most importantly, roads to keep my training fun!
items in lieu of tness equipment. Curtis, John Jay baseball coach. in their backyard,” said Leigh student-athletes shouldn’t be
“I know a lot of kids don’t think Fiorito, Somers golf coach. afraid to drop both titles and KYLE SINGER
“Whether they are lunging they have anything to worry “Time can also be spent online enjoy the time they have alone SENIOR, BASEBALL
with bodyweight or doing ‘front about that, but it seems quite reviewing rules and watching with family.
plate raises’ with a 24 pack of wa- clear that isn’t the case. Train great swings.” With schools and gyms closed,
ters, our athletes are able to keep solo. ere will be time for group “I check in with my girls pret- I’m working out from home. Lots
active and maintain tness,” said and team work and gatherings Whether working out at home ty often to check on their mental of body weight stu and whatever
Kelley Posch, a Mahopac track later.” or at a tness center, routines are state,” said Christina Giansante, weights I can use. I’m also getting
coach. essential. Mahopac softball coach. “It’s tee work in and ground balls in
ough team training is ideal, hard for teenagers to understand the yard to keep my hands sharp.
First-year Somers girls lacrosse many aspects of spring sports “Not only with your eat- the magnitude of this and what
coach, Debbie Daly, said her lend themselves to individual ing and sleeping but with your is being asked of them. Howev- KATIE MOGG
team has been communicating training. training regimen,” said Jesse Ar- er, right now I have put training SENIOR, TRACK
online, sharing clinics and work- nett, Somers track coach. “Any aside and asked that they just
out ideas. “My players will take advan- workout can be modi ed to t ensure the safety of themselves I’ve been trying my best to
tage of this seasonal weather your space and ability level so and their family members.” continue training by staying in
“I love how they are support- and throw outdoors to maintain use your resources, reach out to contact with my coach despite
ing each other,” Daly said. “ e and continue to condition their your coaches and don’t be afraid “ ey rarely ever get a break to these challenging circumstances.
upperclassmen really reach out arms,” said Rob Gilchrist, North to try something new.” just sit, be still, spend time with
to the younger girls and include Salem baseball coach. “Players family; not cram,” Giansante JENNA SHAUGHNESSY
them in workouts and gear pur- can also continue getting the Arnett said student-athletes added. “I think that’s actually SENIOR, GIRLS LACROSSE
chases.”. reps in swinging the bat either should stay safe and continue the silver lining here; these kids
by tee work or someone throw- their schoolwork, “But then use are getting a mental and physical I’ve have been going to the
C.J. Riefenhauser, Yorktown ing batting practice to them. I the rest of the time to get in the break whether they think they track and around my neighbor-
baseball coach, said his players am con dent they will continue best shape of your life. In a time need it or not. ey are getting hood for conditioning. I’ve been
have been watching in-home training on their own to be ready like this, it is hard work, dedica- to maybe actually sit and have hitting the rebounder that I own
workouts from Athlete’s Ware- to go when the season starts tion, and perseverance that will dinner with the family, conver- to keep up my stick skills as well
house, a sports facility located in back up.” result in success no matter when sations are being had that aren’t as train myself mentally for if
Pleasantville. the season continues.” school/sports related. Families we do get thrown back into our
Student-athletes can also use are getting opportunities to hike season or, sadly, if we don’t get to
“I know our guys are encour- this time to build rapport with a e fate of the spring season together, do puzzles together, play.
aged to watch videos sent from di erent set of teammates, said remains unknown, but North tackle at home projects, have
myself or our other coaches; Myckie Lugbauer, Mahopac Salem runners will be ready to
keeping up on throwing; hit o baseball coach. go if and when it begins.
tees; dry work in front of a mirror,”
“Our athletes are individu-

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MARCH MADNESS

Big Dance dreams dashed for local player

BY BRIAN MARSCHHAUSER take the court. PHOTO COURTESY OF TAYLOR NUSSBAUM
SPORTS EDITOR At that point, Penn State did not believe their season was over. Earlier
South Salem’s Taylor Nussbaum
Last month was supposed to be the realization of a lifelong dream for in the week, NCAA President Mark Emmert announced that the men’s plays on the Penn State men’s
Penn State’s Taylor Nussbaum, whose team was expected to earn its rst basketball tournament would go on—without fans. basketball team.
trip to the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament in nearly a decade.
“ ey were telling us the NCAA [Tournament] was still going to hap-
Instead, Nussbaum is home in South Salem while the sports world pen,” Nussbaum said. “It might get postponed for two weeks but it was
stands still. still going to happen.”

“It’s de nitely a bitter ending, especially for the seniors who worked so Everything changed on the short ight back from Indianapolis to
hard all year,”said Nussbaum, a junior guard for the Nittany Lions. State College.

e NCAA basketball season ended with no conference champions “When we got o the plane, everybody got the noti cation” that the
being crowned,no nets being cut down,no brackets announced on Selec- tournament had been canceled, Nussbaum said.“Everybody was kind of
tion Sunday, no Cinderella upsets, and no “One Shining Moment.” e shocked.”
heartbreak is especially painful for teams and fanbases, like Penn State,
that had never experienced that sort of glory before. e ending was especially devastating for Penn State’s seniors who will
never have the chance to play in an NCAA Tournament game. Nuss-
“We put in so much work the whole year, had a lot of great wins,” baum’s teammate, Lamar Stevens, was just 6 points away from becoming
Nussbaum said. “It was the most close-knit team I’ve ever been a part Penn State’s all-time leading scorer.
of for sure. We were so connected on and o the court, and that’s what
made us a great team. I think if we could have played in the tournament, Nussbaum,though,still has one year left at Penn State.Nussbaum grew
we could have made a solid run.” up and still lives in South Salem. He played on John Jay High School’s
varsity basketball team for two years before transferring to White Plains
Penn State’s dream season ended in the blink of an eye. Nussbaum High School for his junior season and then Cheshire Academy (Con-
and company woke up in Indianapolis on ursday, March 12, ready to necticut) for his senior season.
tip-o against Indiana in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament.
But the tournament was canceled before the Nittany Lions could ever Nussbaum has played in nine games so far in his career,scoring his rst
point against the University of Maryland Eastern Shore on Nov. 5.

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Alina Pedraza, of Fused Fitness, performs plank rotations, a bodyweight exercise that does not require equipment. PHOTOS COURTESY OF ALINA PEDRAZA

Gym closed? Don’t sweat it

Local fitness centers offer virtual classes

BY BRIAN MARSCHHAUSER interactive,” Berlow said. “Because if we’re so great to see everybody and interact with the equipment they have.

SPORTS EDITOR not able to interact, we’re not able to sup- them and so on.” “Everyone’s getting an email sent to

port the relationships. Yes, they love tae- 24 Hour Fitness, which opened last their inbox every day with a link to one of

If your local fitness center wasn’t offer- kwondo and martial arts, but they love the month in the Jefferson Valley Mall before our workouts on YouTube or just a work-

ing virtual classes a month ago, they prob- relationships.” closing a few weeks later, offers virtual out written out,” Pedraza said.

ably are now. Instead, Berlow created a makeshift stu- workouts to members through its 24GO But workouts are only a fraction of a

Like most others, the fitness industry, dio in his basement, where he can broad- app, which has more than 1,500 workouts person’s day. So, while getting a sweat in is

among the first “non-essential” businesses cast live classes from which to commendable, Pedraza said, it’s just as im-

ordered to closed in New York State, is be- using Zoom, a ‘We just want to choose. portant in these uncertain times for people

ing forced to adapt or die. video conferenc- “Many of the to work on their mental health.

“We have to survive,” said Chris Ber- ing application. workout options “We’re doing regular outreach and mak-

low, owner of United Martial Arts Center, “We made a provide them the do not need access ing sure that they’re on track, that they
which has seven schools in Westchester studio, we put to fitness equip- have everything that they need to stay on

and Putnam counties, including Shrub mats down, we most value we can ment and are track, especially because most people are
focused on body- stuck indoors for the majority of their
Oak and Carmel. “Our back is definitely have a camera, weight move- time,” Pedraza said. “And we’re doing

against the wall.” we have a big TV

But necessity is the mother of invention. so I can see all while we’re closed.’ ments only,” said things like meditations in our Facebook
Most if not all fitness centers have taken the students, and Leslie Mebane, group. We’re offering some mindset stuff,

steps to offer virtual classes that members we started run- Fitness Manager too, because everyone’s in a fearful head-

can do from the comfort of their home. ning the classes,” –Alina Pedraza at 24 Hour Fit- space right now.”
“We just want to provide them the most Berlow said. “We ness Yorktown Despite their creative solutions to un-

value we can while we’re closed,” said Ali- have a full sched- Owner, Fused Fitness Heights. “We precedented problems, fitness centers are
na Pedraza, owner of Fused Fitness in Jef- ule of classes with have workouts still taking membership hits.

ferson Valley. “We’re doing free live stream about five, six designed specifi- “Some people are opting not to do

videos on our Facebook group every day. classes a day.” cally for every skill [home classes] and are cancelling their

We also have free workouts being sent to UMAC offers both group and private and age level—from basic Pilates, to yoga memberships,” Berlow said.

their email.” classes in meditation and stretching, kick- for seniors, HIIT workouts, dance classes, But for now, the virtual classes have giv-

Because this is a new venture, some trial boxing, and martial arts for all belt levels. guided jogging, and so much more. The en UMAC the ability to stay afloat.

and error is to be expected. At first, Berlow Berlow’s first class was held Thursday, workouts can be sorted by which equip- “I’m able to keep my staff employed,”

and his martial arts instructors recorded March 19. ment you currently have in your home.” he said. “I’m going to continue to do ev-

videos from their studio and emailed them “I had 27 black belts training that day Fused Fitness is also providing at-home erything in my power to continue to pay

to members. with a really great response,” Berlow said. workouts, with higher-level members re- them because they’re the ones teaching

“But I was concerned because it wasn’t “People were very happy. And it was just ceiving individualized workouts based on the classes.”

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the bananas helps to perfect their texture without having to wait for the natural ripening process.

Roasted Banana Coffee Cake

Serves 8

8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted 1 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder
2 bananas 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
3/4 cup chopped pecans 1 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose our 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Preheat the oven to 350 F. Butter a 9-inch round cake pan with the 1 tablespoon room temperature
butter and dust with the granulated sugar and tip out any excess.

Place the bananas on a small rimmed baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes. Remove and set aside to
cool.

In a small bowl, combine the pecans, brown sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
Sift the our, baking soda, baking powder, and nutmeg through a ne-mesh strainer into a medium bowl.
In the bowl of a stand mixer tted with the paddle attachment, beat together the butter and sugar on
low speed until light and u y, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
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With the mixer running on low speed, spoon in the our mixture and mix until just combined.
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few crumbs attached.
Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Thursday, April 2, 2020 LEGAL NOTICES North Salem News – Page 17

TOWN OF NORTH SALEM Salem will hold a Public Hearing Lot 52/House 293 on the Tax LLC FORMATION NOTICE installation of air-conditioning
BOARD OF APPEALS
at the Town Meeting Hall, 66 Assessment Map, for an area Augustin Dynamics, LLC, equipment and two propane
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE June Road, North Salem, New variance to allow installation of Arts of Org. led with Sec. of tanks. e following variances

York, on ursday, April 9th, a 6 ft. fence within the required State of NY (SSNY) 1/22/2020. are requested:

NOTICE IS HEREBY 2020 at 7:30 P.M. or as soon side yard (5 ft. permitted), per Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. • Decrease the front yard

GIVEN that the Board of thereafter as the public may be Article VI, Section 250-22 of the as agent upon whom process setback from 30 ft. required to 13

Appeals of the Town of North heard to consider the following: Zoning Ordinance of the Town against may be served & shall ft. proposed.

Salem will hold a Public Hearing Application BA20-07 of of North Salem. mail process to 109 Stonewall • Decrease the side yard

at the Town Meeting Hall, 66 Honor Donnelly, resident/ At such hearing all persons will Circle, West Harrison, NY setback from 15 ft. required to 13

June Road, North Salem, New tenant of the property located have the opportunity to be heard. 10604. General Purpose. Latest ft. proposed.

York, on ursday, April 9th, at 624 Route 22, Croton Falls, Brian Ivanhoe, Chairman Date To Dissolve: 1/31/2050 At such hearing all persons will

2020 at 7:30 P.M. or as soon New York, in an R-1/2 Zoning North Salem Board of Appeals TOWN OF NORTH SALEM have the opportunity to be heard.
thereafter as the public may be District and shown as Sheet 1.1, BOARD OF APPEALS Brian Ivanhoe, Chairman
heard to consider the following: Block 1718, Lot 2 on the Tax TOWN OF NORTH SALEM
Assessment Map, for use of an BOARD OF APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE North Salem Board of Appeals
Application BA20-06 of 624 accessory structure on the subject
Route 22 LLC, owner of the property for light o ce work as PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY PLLC FORMATION NOTICE
property located at 624 Route

22, Croton Falls, New York, in a Home Occupation, per Article NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Notice of Formation of Ink

an R-1/2 Zoning District and II, Sections 250-5 of the Zoning GIVEN that the Board of Appeals of the Town of North Landscape Architects, PLLC, a

shown as Sheet 1.1, Block 1718, Ordinance of the Town of North Appeals of the Town of North Salem will hold a Public Hearing professional service limited liability

Lot 2 on the Tax Assessment Salem. Salem will hold a Public Hearing at the Town Meeting Hall, 66 company (PLLC). Arts. Of Org.

Map, for area variances, per At such hearing all persons will at the Town Meeting Hall, 66 June Road, North Salem, New led with SSNY on 2/13/20. Of-

Article V, Section 250-15 and have the opportunity to be heard. June Road, North Salem, New York, on ursday, April 9th, ce Location: Westchester County.

Article VI, Section 250-22 of the Brian Ivanhoe, Chairman York, on ursday, April 9th, 2020 at 7:30 P.M. or as soon SSNY designated as agent of the

Zoning Ordinance of the Town North Salem Board of Appeals 2020 at 7:30 P.M. or as soon thereafter as the public may be PLLC upon whom process against

of North Salem. e following thereafter as the public may be heard to consider the following: it may be served. SSNY shall mail

variances are requested: TOWN OF NORTH SALEM heard to consider the following: Application BA20-10 of process to: c/o Ink Landscape Ar-
• Decrease the minimum side BOARD OF APPEALS Application BA20-09 of Yvonne and Adam Pokorne, chitects, PLLC, 381 Old Army

yard setback from 15 ft. required PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Pamela and Eric Pooley, owners owners of the property located Road, Scarsdale, New York 10583.
to 12 ft. proposed for legalization of the property located at 329 at 69 Cove Road, North Salem, Purpose: For the practice of the pro-

of as-installed HVAC equipment. NOTICE IS HEREBY Mills Road, North Salem, New New York, located in an R-1 fession of Landscape Architecture.

• Increase the maximum height GIVEN that the Board of York, located in an R-4 Zoning Zoning District and shown as LLC FORMATION NOTICE
of an as-installed fence in a rear Appeals of the Town of North District and shown as Sheet 32 Sheet 7, Block 1754, Lot 52,

and side yard from 5 ft. permitted Salem will hold a Public Hearing Block 1364, Lot 15 on the Tax House 31on the Tax Assessment 66 St. Andrews Realty LLC,

to 6 ft. proposed. at the North Salem Town Assessment Map, for an Area Map, for Area Variances, per Arts of Org. led with Sec.of State

At such hearing all persons will Meeting Hall, 66 June Road, Variance, per Article V, Section Article V, Section 250-15 and of NY (SSNY) 12/10/2019. Cty:

have the opportunity to be heard. North Salem, New York, on 250-15 of the Zoning Ordinance Article XIV, Section 250- 79 (A) Westchester.SSNY desig.as agent

Brian Ivanhoe, Chairman ursday, April 9th, 2020 at 7:30 of the Town of North Salem, of the Zoning Ordinance of the upon whom process against may

North Salem Board of Appeals P.M. or as soon thereafter as the to permit construction of a Town of North Salem (because be served & shall mail process to

public may be heard to consider garage/barn. A rear yard setback the non-conforming lot is subject 30 Garth Rd., Unit 2R, Scarsdale,

TOWN OF NORTH SALEM the following: variance of 20 ft. is requested to R-1/2 bulk requirements) for NY 10583. General Purpose.

BOARD OF APPEALS Application BA20-08 of (100 ft. required; 80 ft. proposed). HumPauntenSaomciety
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Elizabeth Hamawy, owner of At such hearing all persons will
the property located at 78 Cove
NOTICE IS HEREBY Road, North Salem, New York, have the opportunity to be heard.
GIVEN that the Board of in an R-1 Zoning District and Brian Ivanhoe, Chairman
Appeals of the Town of North shown as Sheet 6, Block 1754,
North Salem Board of Appeals

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Ward said that ACME will be in- supplies, which have lead some stores to the stores working on the oor. Now

stalling markers on the oors to provide limit items per customer. that things have started to settle, human

a 6-foot distance between customers e same goes for small grocery resources is able to get back to starting

and arrows will be placed in the aisles to stores. the hiring process.”

direct tra c to prevent backup in one “As of last week, I was able to get O’Brien said that Stop & Shop is

location. Markers of a similar nature most of what I needed to the store, but currently hiring 5,000 new employees

will be installed at DeCicco & Sons as this week had two deliveries canceled across the Northeast.

well as at Stop & Shop. because they didn’t have what I needed,” “We recognize the important role that

However, smaller markets have had Pereira said. our stores have in our communities dur-

to reduce sta to ensure their safety. He said that a delivery of dried goods ing this time and we want to ensure that

“We’ve had to reduce our sta and and another of milk and cheese were we are well-sta ed in order to best serve

our deli hours to keep everybody as safe canceled; of an order of cheese he was our customers every day,” O’Brien said.

as possible,” Sussman said. expecting to receive on Friday, March ACME, Green Way and Uncle Gi-

She added that gas nozzles and bath- 27, he said it was “still up in the air.” useppe’s also have been hiring through-

rooms are undergoing extra sanitization. Sussman said that although it is out the pandemic.

Dayton said that while she usually harder for her to nd paper goods, she “We are continually hiring in Green

has ve or six people working every day, does not want to limit the number of Way Markets and our Foodtown lo-

she has since limited the sta to one customers in a time of crisis. cations,” Robin Estevez said. “Most-

person a day. She has also had to restrict Still, other market representatives needed positions now are butchers,

access within the establishment. said they are not having any issues with stock, deli, cashiers and maintenance.”

“We are not allowing anyone into the supplies. Meanwhile, smaller markets such

café,” Dayton said. “You can order from Harvest Moon Orchards, for ex- as Harvest Moon Orchards are “right

the door, must have exact cash or you ample, relies on farms in the Hudson where they need to be” in terms of sta -

can read us your credit card number. e Valley for its stock, which has been ing, according to Jahaly. She said that

front door stays open so no one has to plentiful. e only item it has limited is because it is a seasonal business, it only

touch the handles. ere is no contact.” eggs, at two per family, which actually is employs so many people.

Supplies have been running short a standard practice at this time of year. Pereira from Union Hall said that he

countrywide, as well. “Everyone at Harvest Moon knows is not hiring or laying o anyone at the

“We have food, products, but supply the chickens take a break over the win- moment.

chains are barer because we can only ter,” Jahaly said. “I’m keeping the people that have

work as fast as that supply chain allows Even as some stores have had to limit been working with me for a while now.

us to,” Ward said. “We have to wait for sta for safety reasons, such as Hay- I’ve been able to keep them, but I’m not

the vendors to get the supplies, send elds and Route 100, big supermarket hiring anyone either,” Pereira said. “I’m

them to the warehouse, then the ware- chains have continued hiring to keep up working longer hours to make sure ev-

house sends them to our stores.” with the increased customer demand. eryone is accommodated, but I am not

Many chain stores are reporting dif- “Just this week we started to hire hiring anyone right now.”

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