VOL. 12 NO. 32 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2023 CLASSIFIEDS 27 LEGAL NOTICES 27 LEISURE 24 OPINION 8 SPORTS 16 TOWN GREEN 4 Talking music with Vincent “Big Pussy” Pastore pg 3 A SOPRANO SINGS! Visit TapIntoYorktown.net for the latest news. Mike Risko Band PHOTO: SOPHIA CASELNOVA BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER Yorktown’s got it all for fall and the community got a taste of it at the Yorktown Chamber of Commerce’s Fall Festival and Car Show last weekend. The Jefferson Valley Mall parking lot was the place to be on Oct. 8; it was packed with various vendors, around 200 classic cars, food trucks, and happy families (including a few who adopted new puppies at the fair from Paw Safe). There was also entertainment from live bands and performances by local dance studios. Karen Trendell of the Yorktown Chamber of Commerce said that over 9,000 attendees enjoyed crafts, artwork, and local products from more than 120 vendors. “From handmade jewelry to homemade jams and sauces, the festival offered something for everyone,” said Trendell. “It was a fantastic opportunity for local businesses and artisans to showcase their talents and connect with the community.” All’s Fair in Yorktown Fall Festival draws thousands SEE FAIR PAGE 14 WORK WITH AN AGENT THAT GENERATES RESULTS! MARIA TOMASELLI your advocate, your expert, your realtor Real Estate Salesperson 914.319.2962 (c) | 914.328.0333 (o) [email protected] mariatomaselli.randrealty.com Scan To Discover Your Home’s Value
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2023 YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 3 BY EMILE MENASCHÉ EDITOR Vinny Pastore ha s a problem. He’s exactly on time for our Zoom interview to talk about his Thursday, Oct. 19, show at Lucy’s Garage in Pleasantville. But it’s a Friday in the fall of 2023, and that can only mean one thing: It’s raining. Hard. “My cellars are flooded,” said the actor, bandleader, and raconteur best known for his award-winning performance as mobster Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on “The Sopranos.” Did he want to reschedule? “Nah, let’s do it now,” he said. “I’ll clean it up later. The water’s bad out there. I had to move my car twice.” At 77, Pastore remains active on stage and off: He continues to act (most recently in “Spinning Gold,” about Casablanca Records) and is a regular in the stage show “In Conversation with the Sopranos” with fellow former cast members Steve Schirripa (Bobby Bacala) and Michael Imperioli (Christopher Moltisanti). He’s appeared on Broadway and in dozens of other films and TV shows. But today’s mission relates to a passion that started before his acting career took off: Music. Pastore’s band the Gangster Squad delivers a blend of classic rock, soul, blues, and standards that traces back to Pastore’s days running The Crazy Horse in New Rochelle. Coming just before Halloween, this month’s show will also feature a Sopranos’ lookalike contest. Despite the flood, Pastore was ready to talk. Perhaps it didn’t hurt that the interview was arranged by mutual friend Duke Cavone, who books Lucy’s Garage and is also my longtime bandmate in the Garage’s Legendary Tuesday Night Jam Band. But if the thought of his car floating off of City Island was bothering Pastore, he didn’t let it show. The former club owner, who came to acting in middle age, has the barman’s gift for making you feel comfortable from word one. Tell us about the show at Lucy’s I used to be a club owner...in the ’80s in New Rochelle. I had a place called The Crazy Horse, and I have a bunch of musicians that still run around with me, and now I call these guys The Gangster Squad. They’re musicians who played with me back in the ’80s. Benny Harrison (keys]), Al Orlo (guitar, Ben E. King), Eddie Denise (bass, Alen Roth, Dion), The Barron on sax, Kevin Tooley (drums), who is the new guy on the block. Killer Joe is my special guest [on vocals and harmonica], and there’s [singer] Tommy Buddah Blues. It’s rock and roll, it’s classic rock. It’s from Van Morrison to Sam and Dave to some standards that I do. The Garage is an intimate space. What brings you there? I love Duke—he’s great. And the Garage reminds me of my old venue, The Crazy Horse in New Rochelle. And what we decided to do this year is to pump it up a little and say: “Hey, it’s Halloween: Come in dressed as a Soprano.” Duke has these T-shirts that say, “Big Pussy’s not dead, he’s at The Garage.” Yeah, I’ve seen those. I hope he gave you a T-shirt by now. Do you know Duke? You know he doesn’t give out anything for free. Are you kidding me? (Indignant) He should send you five of ’em! What got you excited about music and inspired you to put together this show? When I was a club owner, I had live music six nights a week. I had the best jam in Westchester. Mine was on Tuesday nights. My jam was my most productive night. Justin Chambers and Harvey Brooks met in my club and we put a band together, the Chambers Brooks Band. It was a really hip room, and these are the guys that still play with me. Benny Harrison who plays with the Rascals, and Al Orlo, who runs around with Sam and Dave. Kevin Tooley, who plays with that television group. I mean these guys are pros. [De Baron]. We just have a good time. Who picks the setlist? I go like this: “What do you want to sing?” And you give me your songs. And I say “OK, we can do those, give me your keys.” And I put the show together. It’s almost like when I had the club. I had a DJ booth and I used to spin records between the [live band] sets. It’s kind of like me programming the music again. We open up with [Booker T. and the MGs’] “Green Onions” to get warmed up. And then I usually hop up there and knock out [George Benson’s] “On Broadway,” do a couple of standards, and then we pick it up. This is a rock and roll show. We do a meet and greet before that, sign pictures and stuff. But when people come to see the Gangster Squad, they’re not gonna see the Sopranos up there. They’re going to see my musicians from the days before [the show]. Good frontmen and women are often good actors. Did music lead you to acting? I started off doing musical theater while I was running my club. My bartender was an actor, my sound guy… My stage was like [legendary NYC club] The Fillmore East with the lights and everything. So I brought that [sense of theater] into the club. I always had an interest in acting. But I didn’t decide to go after it until – and it’s in my play, which I’m trying to revitalize, called The Crazy Horse – but I went belly up because that’s what happens in the club business. I let vices take over my life, I let demons take over my life. So here I am, driving taxi cabs, and limousines, delivering furniture at night. I picked up the theater magazine Backstage and I started to get into it again. And I started off with auditions and low-budget movies. And then boom boom, boom boom boom, and I worked my way up. But it all started me coming away…you know it’s almost like the [movie] “Carlito’s Way,” you get caught up with the old guys. In my career with the music business, I came out of the disco business. Everything was wide open. You know, and I went over to a little side street in New Rochelle and I opened up a venue that had a capacity of 90 people. But I survived there, and I was happy for seven years. These are guys that still play with me. Tell us about the Sopranos costume contest. What are some tips for Sopranos dresseruppers? What’s gonna work and what’s not gonna work? They got to wear sweat suit; they got to wear a suit with a tie to look like Tony Sirico [a.k.a] Paulie Walnuts. You could come in looking like Tony Soprano, a lotta times he would just wear those Tommy Bahama shirts. I want to see…It’s really a This Soprano sings Vincent ‘Big Pussy’ Pastore brings his Gangster Squad to the area PHOTOS COURTESY OF LUCY’S GARAGE SEE PASTORE PAGE 6 What: Soprano’s Character Costume Party With Big Pussy Where: Lucy’s Garage, 446 Bedford Road, Pleasantville When: Thursday, Oct. 19, 8 p.m. How much: Tickets: $20 (in advance) $25 (day of show) More info: vincentpastore.eventbrite.com, lucyspleasantvilleny.com Law Office Of andres d. 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Subscribe To request Yorktown News weekly delivery, call 845-208-8503 or email [email protected]. Subscriptions are complimentary for residents and businesses in the town. Out of town mail subscriptions are $150 per year for First Class Mail. TOWN GREEN Veterans’ Photos on Display at Capa Join the Capa Space (2467 Quaker Church Road, Yorktown) this Sunday, Oct. 15 at 3:00 p.m. for “When They Served: A Slideshow of Photographs from Veterans.” The show is free. “We are honored to present a slideshow of photographs submitted by veterans in our community,” organizers said. “This event is inspired by our current exhibition of work by world-renowned war photographer Robert Capa. He photographed as a journalist; these photos come from the eye and heart of those who served.” Refreshments and conversation will follow the slideshow. The exhibition “This Is Robert Capa!” will be on before and after the slideshow, from 2-5 p.m. Mobile Shredder Friday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Safely dispose of unwanted personal papers and documents at the mobile shredder in Shrub Oak Park, Sunnyside Street in Shrub Oak. The shredder is for Yorktown residents only. Each resident can bring up to four file boxes, approximately 10 x 12 x 15 inches in size. All paper must be free of clips, bindings, folders and files; no bound or hardcover ledger books are allowed. Documents to shred include expired credit card statements and receipts, old tax returns or any other personal documents containing you name, address or other identifying information, pre-approved credit card applications, and/or licenses. ‘Giant Boulder’ Hike Sunday, October 15, 1 p.m.: Enjoy a guided hike across the bridge over the Taconic Parkway to the giant boulder in Granite Knolls Park. Starting from the parking lot at the Woodlands Legacy Field off Strang Boulevard, this moderate 2.8-mile roundtrip hike will take about two hours. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water. Not suitable for children under age 5. Sponsored by the Yorktown Trail Town Committee. For a photo of the boulder, check out yorktowntrailtown.org/granite-knolls. For more information contact [email protected].’’ Walk Like MADD Mothers Against Drunk Driving is holding a fundraising walk at FDR State Park in Yorktown Heights at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14. The 2023 Walk Like MADD Westchester event is the organization’s signature area fundraiser and is designed to help raise both awareness and funds in the fight against drunk and drugged driving. Register, donate, or learn more at walklikemadd.org/westchester. Circolo da Vinci Meeting Circolo da Vinci will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 16 at Little Sorrento restaurant (littlesorrento.com). All are welcome. Dinner is $45 per-person and includes appetizer, salad, dessert and beverages. Circolo da Vinci meets each month from September to June and its activities include monthly dinner meetings with guest speakers, a bocce tournament, holiday party, a Person of the Year/Scholarship, fundraisers and more. The funds raised help provide scholarships to area students of Italian descent and recognize those demonstrating excellence in Italian language. This month’s guest speaker will be Virginia Giordano of the Barbara Giordano Foundation, which provides support and services to women veterans. For more information visit giordanofoundation.org. SEE GREEN PAGE 26 DR. AMANDA WIECHERT, DMD & DR. 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PAGE 6 – YORKTOWN NEWS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2023 Join Hart Library at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 18, as paranormal investigator Barry Pirro delivers his presentation “A Ghost Hunter’s Favorite Cases.” Pirro will discuss some of his most chilling encounters with ghosts, demons, and haunted objects. Attendees will hear what he says are real ghost voices recorded during ghost investigations and see an amazing video reported to be a ghost captured on film. Participants will also have a chance to ask questions about ghost hunting and to share their own true ghost stories. Registration is required: Visit the library’s website or call the reference desk to sign up. Trustee Meeting The next Hart Library trustee meeting will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 6:30-8 p.m. All are welcome. CALENDAR Programming Key: A – Adults; Y - Young Adults; C - Children Visit the library website (yorktownlibrary.org) calendar page for more information. Register online except for drop-in programs. FRIDAY, OCT. 13 C-Music and Movement with Lori Cohen (Drop-in). 1-11:45 a.m. A - Mah Jongg (Drop-in). 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. A/Y - One- on- One Tech Help with a Teen (Drop-in). 2:30-4 p.m. A - Friends of the Library Book Sale (Drop-in). 4-8 p.m. SATURDAY, OCT. 14 A - Friends of the Library Book Sale (Drop-in). 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. SUNDAY, OCT. 15 A - Friends of the Library Book Sale (Drop-in). noon-3:45 p.m. MONDAY, OCT. 16 A - Friends of the Library Book Sale (Drop-in). 10 a.m.-1 p.m. A - Mah Jongg (Drop-in). 10 a.m.-1 p.m. TUESDAY, OCT. 17 A - Learn to Play Mah Jongg. 10 a.m.-noon C- Toddler Time: Exploring Emotions (Drop-in). 10:30-11 a.m. A/Y - One- on- One Tech Help with a Teen (Drop-in). 2:30-4 p.m. C- Music and Movement with Lori Cohen (Drop-in). 6-6:45 p.m. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 18 C- Stories and Rhymes with Ms. Terry (Drop-in). 10-10:30 a.m. C- Bouncing Babies (Drop-in). 10:30-11 a.m. C- Bouncing Babies (Drop-in). 11:30 a.m.- 12 p.m. A - Canasta (Drop-in). 12:30- 2:30 p.m. A - A Ghost Hunter’s Favorite Cases. 6-7 p.m. THURSDAY, OCT. 19 A - Quilting & Needlework (Drop-in). 10 a.m.-noon C - Song and Dance Storytime (Drop-in). 10:30-11:15. am. 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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2023 YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 7 Flow Vineyard Church is relaunching at the former Yorktown Vineyard Community Church site at 2084 Crompond Road in Yorktown. This church building has a rich history in Yorktown, as congregations have been meeting there and serving the community for over 55 years. Flow Vineyard Church is part of an international association of Vineyard churches. “Our core values and beliefs are expressed by maintaining historical, Biblical orthodoxy – embracing the authority of the Scriptures and the activity of the Spirit,” said pastor David Kim. “Our church services have contemporary worship music and relevant, refreshing messages designed to bring people into a committed relationship with God and equip them to live what we learn from the Bible.” Kim was installed in January 2022 and has been leading several changes in the church. These include recent updates to its building and a renewed focus on outreach to the community. “Our purpose is to help people to find God, build relationships and make a difference,” Kim said. “We are doing several outreach events in the community. These include a recent Backyard BBQ and hot dog giveaways done in partnership with Yorktown Love in Action.” On Oct 6, the church hosed hosted a[DG{1] musical event called HOPE @TheGrange and will be giving away 50 $10 gas cards at the Gulf Oil gas station on October 10, between 3 – 6 p.m. while supplies last. “We are [also] excited to share the updates we are making to the church building,” Kim said. “We are inviting leaders from the town and local churches to join us for a joyous celebration on October 15. We will have a special service where we will share our vision and rededicate the building. The service will be followed by a celebratory fellowship hour with light refreshments.” Article courtesy Flow Vineyard Church Community church relaunches as Flow Vineyard The Flow Vineyard Church building has undergone recent renovations. PHOTO COURTESY FLOW VINEYARD CHURCH Rebecca Cross of Guiding Eyes for the Blind receives a $5,000 donation check from the Msgr. Raymond M. Collins Knights of Columbus Council 6205 Somers on Aug. 31. Presented by Treasurer Thomas Tobin and Chancellor Robert Mazza of Council 6205, the donation was given as a result of the council’s successful golf outing held at Salem Golf Club in June. THE YORKTOWN TEAM will put people over politics. Knights help Guiding Eyes
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Today, I’m thrilled to announce an exciting evolution for our TAPinto websites. For years, our five hyper-local TAPinto websites have been the go-to online sources for community news, each focusing on its own unique town and school district. While this approach has served us well, we believe it’s time to unite these websites under a single, more expansive umbrella: Halston Media News. You can now access this consolidated platform at news.halstonmedia. com (please note, “news” is in lieu of “www”). Why the Change? Our primary motivation is you, our readers. By bringing together content from neighboring communities, we aim to offer a richer, more diverse reading experience. Imagine being able to seamlessly transition from news in your town to an interesting event in a neighboring community. This regional approach not only fosters a sense of interconnectedness, but also satiates the natural curiosity we all have about the world just beyond our doorstep. For our advertisers, this change is equally promising. A website that offers varied and engaging content naturally encourages longer visits. The more time readers spend on our site, the more visibility your advertisements receive. It’s a win-win. The Numbers Speak Over the past year, our five sites collectively garnered an impressive average of 239,911 monthly page views and attracted an average of 61,166 unique monthly visitors. We are confident that by transitioning to a regional website, these numbers will see a significant uptick. A unified platform means streamlined content, easier navigation and a broader audience reach. Welcoming The Mt. Kisco-Bedford Times Another exciting addition is the inclusion of our newest newspaper, The Mt. Kisco-Bedford Times. Since we launched The Mt. Kisco-Bedford Times in 2022, it never had a dedicated website. Now, it has a prominent section on Halston Media News. This ensures that readers of this publication aren’t left in the digital dark and can access its content alongside our other offerings. Expanding Our Horizons Our vision for Halston Media News isn’t just limited to the towns we currently cover. We aim to attract readers from periphery towns with comprehensive news about Westchester County, Putnam County and eventually even broader updates from New York State. This expanded scope ensures that whether you’re looking for local news or state-wide updates, Halston Media News is your one-stop destination. Continuing Our Partnership with TAPinto While we’re excited about this new chapter under our brand, our partnership with TAPinto remains strong. We will continue to utilize their robust platform, ensuring that our readers get a seamless and user-friendly experience, and our advertisers get the best possible exposure. TAPinto is a network of nearly 100 sites in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Florida with more than 20 million annual unique visitors. Nearly a decade ago, we chose to attach ourselves - digitally - to the coattails of TAPinto, and we’ve never been disappointed. They are constantly investing in new technology and new ways to attract audiences, and I believe their franchise model is far superior to some of the other regional and national community website brands. Moving forward This transition is more than just a change of name or website address. It’s a reflection of our commitment to our readers and advertisers. It’s about ensuring that every time you visit our site, you leave with more than you came for. It’s about making sure our advertisers see tangible results from their partnerships with us. And above all, it’s about staying true to our mission of delivering top-notch journalism while continuously adapting to the changing needs of our community. I invite you all to join us on this exciting journey. A new chapter for Halston Media News BRETT FREEMAN PUBLISHER’S MEMO I visited a Palestinian “refugee” camp during the spring semester of my junior year in college, back in the year 2000, when I attended Hebrew University in Jerusalem, the capital of Israel. At 20 years old, I knew very little about the history of the Arab-Israeli conflict, but as a young Jewish American with liberal sensitivities, I wanted to keep an open mind. That was a good thing, as I was able to observe Middle Eastern society without any sort of preconceived notions, much like an anthropologist. During the semester, I also spent time visiting Egypt, Turkey and Jordan. The accusation that Israel is an apartheid state is false. While the Jewish population itself is incredibly diverse, including Jews from Ethiopia, there are also Muslim and Christian Arabs with Israeli citizenship, many of whom are proud Israelis and even serve in the Israeli government. Just like America, it’s an imperfect society, filled with infighting and division. But that’s I stand with Israel and I’m angry Sadly, prepare for American equivocation in the coming days BRETT FREEMAN PUBLISHER’S MEMO SEE FREEMAN PAGE 9
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2023 OPINION YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 9 ASSISTED LIVING PROGRAM COSTS ARE COVERED BY NYS MEDICAID AN ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY 3441 Lexington Ave Mohegan Lake, NY 10547 WHERE LUXURY MEETS AFFORDABILITY | (914) 600. 1430 | sentinelalf.com | also what makes it an advanced democracy; infighting exists because it’s permitted. Many Americans may not understand this, but the Palestinians don’t live in Israel. They live in their own country, which has limited sovereignty due to the ongoing conflict. The Palestinian Authority is the governing authority in the West Bank and Hamas is the governing authority in the Gaza Strip. When I visited the “refugee” camp in the Gaza Strip, I of course had compassion for the families that I met, as they were living in squalor. But I didn’t quite understand why there were some Palestinians living in luxury while there were other Palestinians who were refugees inside their own territory. I learned that these Palestinian “refugees” were descendants of Arabs who lived in Israeli territory before Israel’s war for independence in 1948. In the Israeli Declaration of Independence signed on May 14, 1948, the authors called for “the Arab inhabitants of the State of Israel to preserve peace and participate in the upbuilding of the State on the basis of full and equal citizenship and due representation in all its provisional and permanent institutions.” There were about 160,000 Arab-Israelis who stayed, while Israel was attacked on all sides by its Arab neighbors. But anywhere from 472,000 to 650,000 Arabs fled their homes at the urging of the invading Arab militaries. The Arabs who fled their homes — the so-called “refugees,” — now live in Gaza, the West Bank and in neighboring Arab countries. It’s unclear how a refugee status can continue to exist for 75 years. In the years following Israel’s independence through 1972, neighboring Arab countries expelled 820,000 Jews, whose families also lived in the Middle East for centuries. You don’t hear of Jewish “refugees” because the Jewish immigrants from Arab countries, who were forced to flee their homes, were welcomed with open arms as they resettled in Israel as full citizens. This also shows that the notion that Israel consists of a bunch of white European colonists is false. There has been an uninterrupted Jewish presence in the Middle East since the days of the Old Testament, including in what is modernday Israel. Unfortunately, Hamas and the Palestinian Authority, both undemocratic, corrupt organizations, have tragically used the “refugees” as political pawns and human shields since 1948. The “refugees” will continue to exist until Israel is conquered. My semester in Israel immediately preceded the Second Intifada, and tension was in the air. When I returned home to the States following my semester, the Second Intifada erupted soon thereafter, and many of the places I had frequented had been bombed. I ate almost daily in the cafeteria at Hebrew University, which was bombed by Hamas on July 31, 2002, killing nine people, including five American students. I had been to the Sbarro Pizzeria, which was blown up by a suicide bomber, who killed 16 people, including several children and a pregnant woman. Israel’s tourism minister was assassinated by terrorists at the hotel across the street from my dormitory. In the ensuing years, several Israeli prime ministers have made untold concessions, pretty much offering a sovereign state to the Palestinians, who have rejected the offer every time. Why? Because the one thing Israel won’t concede is its own annihilation. Last summer, my parents took my daughter to Israel, where she met several second and third cousins. I write this column one day after the worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust, and I’m sad and angry. I sit here writing this with tears welling up in my eyes, hoping our cousins are safe, but also wrapping my head around the fact that these Hamas terrorists wouldn’t have hesitated to pull the trigger and murder my then 13-yearold daughter. I take zero solace in President Biden’s solid statement in support of Israel last Saturday, as future events are all quite predictable. In the coming days, possibly by the time this newspaper hits mailboxes, the administration will start to equivocate as they see the bodies of Palestinian human shields paraded through the streets of Gaza. Emotions will take over as our short attention spans and most Americans’ total lack of historical knowledge will begin to dictate our response. We’ll start hearing administration officials call for the end to the “cycle of violence.” The administration will be shielded from criticism by organizations like the ADL (Anti-Defamation League), which long ago abandoned its fight against anti-Semitism in favor of partisan posturing. Soon thereafter, the American foreign policy establishment will blame Prime Minister Netanyahu and Israel’s “right wing” for all the violence, and the United Nations will open investigations against Israel for alleged human rights abuses (even though Israel is the only country in the history of the world that warns its enemies before striking). All of this will transpire as surely as the day will dawn, and President Biden will again call for the resumption of the two-state solution. But nobody will ever identify what a Palestinian state ought to stand for. One state, Israel, will remain a multiethnic, multi-religious advanced democracy, which celebrates the human rights of women and the LGBTQ. The proposed state of Palestine will be none of these things. There will be no democracy, no rights for women, and like Nazi Germany before it, Palestine will insist on being Jew-free. The proposed Palestine will continue to murder gays and lesbians. And every American advocating for a state of Palestine will turn a blind eye to this hypocrisy. FREEMAN FROM PAGE 8
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2023 OPINION YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 11 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 Do you understand the difference between an irrevocable and a revocable trust? property maintenance, etc. Why did you move to Yorktown? What issues are most important to you and your family? With three weeks left before election day, do you know which of this year’s candidates best reflect your priorities? This has been one of the quietest local election campaigns in recent years. There’s been virtually nothing in the local press, from either party, identifying issues and possible differences between the candidates. Newspaper ads and campaign mailers are just empty slogans. But it’s not too late to learn more about all the candidates. If they knock on your door, have questions ready for them, like what is your position on X? Will you support or oppose Y? Or email your questions to them. And expect a response. A real, direct response. Not platitudes. And remember these dates. • Voter registration. You have one more day to register by mail. Registration forms are available at the Town Clerk’s office or you can download the form from the county’s website, citizenparticipation. westchestergov.com. Make sure your form is postmarked by Oct. 13. • Absentee ballot: If you don’t think you’ll be able to vote in person, you have until Oct. 23 to request an application for an absentee ballot (see above). But know that if your plans or circumstances change, once you’ve applied for an absentee ballot, you won’t be allowed to vote in person using a voting machine. But if you didn’t return the absentee ballot, you’ll still be able to vote in person using an affidavit ballot. • Early voting: Saturday, Oct. 28, to Sunday, Nov. 5. And Nov. 7. The day you help decide your future quality of life as a Yorktown resident. SIEGEL FROM PAGE 10 1 998 was a difficult year for me. In January, my dad asked me to take care of him as he approached the end of his five-year battle with colon cancer. I readily agreed. Months later, as I was attending to him, I received an urgent call from the nursing home where my mom was living. It was March 20, 1998. Naturally, I rushed to her side, finding her at death’s door. Many hours later, as I held her hand, I witnessed her passing. I was devastated. My mom and I were very close. I never knew anyone like her, and I never loved anyone more. Her death left me empty. But I still had my dad to take care of and I couldn’t let her death deter me from my task. That September, I turned 50. I knew how much my father had wanted to celebrate that day. He was a big believer in “milestones.” When he turned 50, he threw himself a big party. However, his cancer-stricken body was failing dramatically. He had been too sick to even attend my mom’s funeral. After her death, he often asked me, “where is your mother?” As the months proceeded, his weight went from 246 pounds to 80. In the end, I had to carry him from room to room. As much as the cancer was destroying his entire body, he remained determined to stay alive to share in my “important” birthday. On Sept. 22, 1998, my “big milestone party” ended up being just me and my dad in his cramped apartment, sharing a piece of birthday cake. Yet it was my best birthday party ever. At that stage of his illness, I had to put his piece of birthday cake in a blender and feed it to him through a straw. Four days later, with my sister and I holding his hands, he too passed away. A friend once told me that your life is divided into two stages—the first when your parents are alive and the second when you no longer have them. I never appreciated the wisdom of that until it happened to me 25 years ago. My parents loved me with their whole hearts. Losing them was an overwhelming blow. While I was losing them, my marriage also dissolved. With three strikes, I felt like Mighty Casey, who had just struck out. There was no joy in my Mudville in 1998. But even in the bleakest of times, I have always believed in personal growth as a lifelong journey, good times and bad. Pain can be a catalyst for transformation, especially when accompanied by self-reflection. And there are always movies to help ease that pain. When I returned to “normal life” that fall, as well as having my two sons to lift me out of depression, I looked to an “old friend” to help ease my pain: cinema. The truth is, I always loved movies. So, it was without hesitation that I became a huge fan, and customer of the Netflix DVD mailing service. The year before my parents’ deaths, two men, Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph, conceived of an idea to reinvent the DVD rental business by mailing DVDs to customers with no due dates and no late fees. Launched in 1998, the Netflix mail order movie business disrupted the movie rental industry, destroyed competitors like Blockbuster and Hollywood Video, and altered the viewing habits of millions, including me. The end of an era JAMES MARTORANO MY PERSPECTIVE SEE MARTORANO PAGE 12
PAGE 12 – YORKTOWN NEWS OPINION THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2023 Join Us for a Joyful Celebration of our Relaunch as Flow Vineyard Church SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 3-5PM 2084 Crompond Road Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 RSVP: [email protected] 914.245.1715 Find God Build Relationships Make A Difference You are invited to join our Service with Reception to follow in our Fellowship Hall - please let us know if you plan to attend! BOGO 40% OFF OFFER ENDS 10/31 888-448-0421 Netflix’s library included 300 movies in the beginning and 100,000 at its peak. As a customer, you would select your movies online and receive them promptly in the mail. Depending on your subscription program, you could receive up to eight movies at one time. After viewing them, you would mail them back in a red stamped return envelope that Netflix provided. It was a dream! In its DVD mailing service, Netflix allowed you to review upcoming movies and develop a queue, which displayed, in order of preference, movies you wished to rent in the future. From 1998 onward, my weekends incorporated time at the computer when I would add to my Netflix list of future movie choices. I based my selections on The New York Times Weekend Entertainment’s cinema reviews. Over the next many years, I received 1,482 movies in the mail and rated an additional 4,353. I am reminiscing about this now because the Netflix DVD rental program came to an end last week. Its demise was inevitable when, in 2011, Netflix separated the DVD side of its business from the online streaming that now boasts 238 million worldwide subscribers, and which generated $31.5 billion in revenue last year. The number of mail subscribers, like me, fell to one million from a zenith of 20 million years before. But time moves on. The DVD delivery service was always fated to fall by the wayside, like countless other former staples of our culture—the black and white television, the VCR, the abacus, the rotary phone and the company cafeteria-just to name a few. While things change, some things remain the same. Before, during and after my stressful year of 1998, movies played a significant role in my life. Whether I am watching a heartwarming romance, an action-packed thriller, or a thought-provoking drama, movies have the power to move me, challenge me and inspire me in profound ways. They have always provided me with a chance to relax, unwind and immerse myself in a different world. Beyond that, they became an integral part of my personal memories and experience. I remember when my dad showed us very old Laurel and Hardy movies on an ancient family projector. I fondly recall going to the movies with my parents, as far back as the Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis comedies. As a result, films have become intertwined with my emotions and nostalgia, serving as a reminder of wonderful times gone by. I am sorry to see the Netflix mailing service go the way of all technological dinosaurs. Twenty-five years ago, it provided me with much needed joy and distraction during a time of immense sadness and stress. My 1,482 rentals ranged from immeasurably inspiring to extremely disappointing. But such can be said for many things in our lives. What is indisputable is the understanding that, regardless of the trials and tribulations we encounter in this journey we call life, or the methods we use to dissipate pain, we need to cherish forever those whom we love and who love us. That very sentiment is a theme in so many of the movies I cherish, and a time-tested truth. MARTORANO FROM PAGE 11 Diana Quast is the obvious choice Dear Editor, It is obvious that Diana Quast, the incumbent town clerk in Yorktown, is the right person for the job. The Republican challenger, Jenna Belcastro, can’t be expected to handle the town’s business when she doesn’t understand how the clerk’s office operates or what services are currently available. In a recent text sent to Yorktown residents on her behalf, Belcastro stated that she would move all forms online to make them more accessible; she would make the Clerk’s Office more transparent and accessible, and she will lower fees. The first two items have already been accomplished by the incumbent clerk. Quast has already made all the town’s forms available online to be filled out, and then are automatically sent to the clerk’s office. Additionally, Quast has made her office more transparent than it has ever been and certainly more open and available than any other part of town government, by making Town Board meetings, agenda and minutes all available online. This is more than the Town Board has done with the current garbage debacle that is ongoing. The last item, lowering of fees, is impossible for Belcastro LETTERS SEE LETTERS PAGE 13
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Belcastro has some learning to do because fees and charges can only be changed by the Town Board and/or the governing entity that governs that fee, such as the state or the county in the instance of many licenses, etc. Knowing the job is just the start of being able to do the job. Quast worked under Alice Roker, the longtime town clerk, and that was the best education ever available. Quast has also been the town clerk for 12 years and she has run the office with integrity and efficiency. She has received certifications as a NYS Registered Municipal Clerk from the NYS Town Clerk’s Association and as a Certified Municipal Clerk and Master Municipal Clerk from the International Municipal Clerks Association. Quast has served the Town of Yorktown well and deserves to be reelected as town clerk. -Elliot Krowe Yorktown Jenna Lennox-Belcastro will guide clerk’s office into the future Dear Editor, Jenna Lennox-Belcastro is a breath of fresh air in the race for the clerk’s office in Yorktown. She is not only a product of the Yorktown school system, but she has also worked as the confidential assistant to two Yorktown supervisors and in the same capacity to the Commissioner of Health for Westchester County. Her performance during the COVID-19 crisis helped our town get essential supplies to the town and distributed to our residents. Her understanding of the technology needed to move Yorktown’s services forward is an essential part of what will make her a successful clerk. Lennox-Belcastro understands the needs of Yorktown’s residents from our seniors to youth. She has a plan to make the clerk’s office more accessible with expanded weekend hours and easier to use online. Not to mention, she has a plan to reduce costs to protect taxpayers. Lennox-Belcastro is the person we need to guide our clerk’s office into the future. -Daryl Lindholm Jefferson Village Lawler deserves thanks for funding government amid shutdown threats Dear Editor, Congressman Mike Lawler deserves great credit for “getting out early” against the proposed government shutdown, working with a coalition of 32 Democrats and 32 Republicans to develop a plan to avert a shutdown, speaking out all over television opposing a shutdown, threatening to offer his own resolution against a shutdown, refusing to be intimidated by MAGA leader, Rep. Matt Gaetz, who threatened to “come to the Hudson Valley and campaign against Lawler’s reelection” (Lawler: “Bring It On”), and, finally, voting for the bill that kept the government funded. The citizens of Yorktown owe him thanks, including those who disagree with any or all of his political policy positions, for protecting the salaries of Yorktowners serving in the military and the funding of programs that may be needed by our citizens. -John F McMullen Jefferson Valley Steve Shaw is dedicated to Yorktown Dear Editor, I am writing to wholeheartedly endorse Steve Shaw’s candidacy for Yorktown Council. Having known Shaw for several years, I am confident in his ability to serve our community effectively. He possesses a unique combination of professional expertise and personal values that make him an outstanding candidate. As a project manager with an extensive background in overseeing complex initiatives, Shaw has honed his leadership skills through years of experience. He understands the importance of clear communication, transparency and accountability in achieving successful outcomes. Shaw’s commitment to these beliefs has been a hallmark of his career, and I have no doubt that he will bring these principles to his role as councilman. One of the qualities that sets Shaw apart is his unwavering dedication to Yorktown. I have had numerous conversations with him about our town’s issues, and his passion for its improvement is evident. Moreover, Shaw’s ability to foster collaboration and bring diverse perspectives to the table is exceptional. He is a great listener who values input from those involved and is always open to constructive feedback. This collaborative approach will be invaluable as he works with fellow council members to address the challenges facing our community. I wholeheartedly endorse Steve Shaw as an exceptional candidate and a terrific individual for Yorktown councilman. I believe his character, integrity and leadership skills are what this community is looking for. I have every confidence that Shaw will work tirelessly to make Yorktown an even better place to live. -Timothy Nelson Yorktown LETTERS FROM PAGE 12
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PAGE 16 – YORKTOWN NEWS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2023 BY MIKE SABINI CONTRIBUTING WRITER Big plays propelled Yorktown in its 26-0 homecoming/senior night victory against visiting Fox Lane on Oct. 6, giving the Huskers their first 6-0 start since 2017, when they made the Class A state finals. “This 6-0 start means that the work and dedication that we put in all offseason is paying off,” said Yorktown senior Matt Cicinelli. “It’s really a product of the amazing coaching staff and a group of guys that love to play. But the work isn’t finished yet. Our goals are beyond being 6-0 and we don’t plan on slowing down now.” Kaden Gonzalez (4/10, 101 yards) connected with senior Tommy Costello (4 receptions, 101 yards) for a 24-yard touchdown pass, getting Yorktown on the board, late in the first half. “The touchdown to Tommy was really well set up,” Gonzalez said. “They play fake all the way to the route. We started off the game really slow and we just needed something big and that was our spark.” Costello said that after a scoreless first quarter, the team was waiting for a big play to happen. “And that was it,” Costello said. “It felt great hearing the fans go wild.” Tyler Galante (4 tackles) shortly after had a pick-six from the Fox Lane 17, putting the Huskers up 12-0 at halftime. “After the play when I gave up a 40-yard loss, coach (assistant Jeff Cerar) told me to have a short memory,” Galante said. “Later in the game, I read the screen and knew I had to execute the correct play. I was pumped and celebrated with the team afterwards.” Cicinelli later blocked a punt in Fox Lane territory, scooped it up, and went in for the score, with Gonzalez’ 2-point run giving the Huskers a 20-0 third-quarter advantage. “The blocked punt was just a product of Yorktown’s Kaden Gonzalez looks for an open receiver in homecoming win over Fox Lane. PHOTOS: ROB DIANTONIO The Huskers’ Dylan DelVecchio looks for a hole. Yorktown’s Chris Constantine finds running room around the perimeter. FOOTBALL Yorktown blanks Fox Lane on Senior Night Big plays propel Huskers SEE FOOTBALL PAGE 17 Yorktown’s Tommy Costello picks up yards after the catch.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2023 SPORTS YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 17 fifffflffifffflflffffiflfffflflflfflfflffiflflfffflffi ffl flffffifflfl fflffiffiflfflffifflfffflfflfflfflffl fflflfl fflffl fflffi fflffifffflfflfflfflffl ffifffflffiffl flfffflfffflffi fflfflflffl flfffflffiffl fflflfffflflflffiffl flfflffifflflfffflflfffflffflfflffiffl fffflfflfflflffffl ffl ffl flfflffiffl flffffiffl ffiflff ST E P FORWARD fifffflffiflfffflffiflflffi JOIN US >>fifffflffi fifflflflfififflflflfl fiflflfflff ffi fi ffifl ffl flfifl flfl fl flfl flflfl flfl flflfl flflfl flflfl fl flfl flflfl fl fl fl flfl fl flfl executing what the coach’s taught us,” Cicinelli said. “Our coaching staff prepares us for anything and all big plays on the field are due to the situational drills that we do every day at practice. It felt amazing to be able to have a big moment but one feeling that was more prominent than others was thankfulness to the team and the coaches, because it wouldn’t have been possible without them.” Defensively, Cicinelli (5 tackles, 4 for loss, 1 sack) also stood out. “The big plays that happened on defense were due to the large amount of game-planning that happens every week,” Cicinelli said. “I was able to read my keys and perform under high pressure because our whole team practices at 110 percent and put in the work every single day.” Senior captain Chris Constantine (8 carries, 55 yards, 5 tackles) put the Huskers up 26-0 in the fourth quarter with an 11- yard touchdown run. “The blocks were there and I saw the hole and was able to capitalize, definitely a good feeling to score on homecoming,” Constantine said. “As a senior it was a great feeling and was happy to win one in front of all the people that came to support.” Offensive linemen, seniors Adrian Haxhiaj (captain), Jake Wilson, and Ryan Cane, along with Dennis Mitchell, Michael Desiderio, and Art Krasniqi, made the blocks. Constantine’s score was set up by a 40-yard pass from Gonzalez to Costello. “That pass came about by game-planning all week, knowing what they were going to run. that’s just props to the O-line, coaches, and Tommy for making it all happen,” Gonzalez said. Costello was able to get open on the deep ball because that’s a play the Huskers have been running for weeks at practice. “Kaden and I have the chemistry for him to put the ball where it needs to be,” Costello said. Justin Price (captain), Ryan Vogel (10 tackles, 5 for loss, 1 sack, 1 interception), Conor Duncan (captain, 8 tackles, 1 sack), Ronan Forde, Michael Peralta, Jack Ferone (5 tackles), Andrew Weissman (interception), Owen Mooney, Dylan DelVecchio (16 carries, 56 yards), Aidan Lajqi, John Desiderio, and cheerleaders, Brooke LaSala, Tiana Carenza, Sophia Sama, Jane Glynn, Ava Guglielmo, Olivia Caruso, are the Huskers’ other seniors. Junior Chad Bowen added 5 tackles. “Being a part of this senior class is great, we have all been very close friends growing up and playing together,” Costello said. “I really do think that this is a very special group.” Yorktown next travels to Brewster at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13. FOOTBALL FROM PAGE 16 Yorktown’s Jake Wilson lifts up Tyler Galante after his touchdown late in the first half as other Huskers join in. PHOTOS: ROB DIANTONIO Yorktown’s Ryan Vogel chases Fox Lane quarterback John Czernyk.
PAGE 18 – YORKTOWN NEWS SPORTS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2023 BY MIKE SABINI CONTRIBUTING WRITER Shannon Scavelli is no stranger to Lakeland. What was strange was seeing the 2019 Lakeland Hall of Fame inductee on the other sideline. Scavelli, a 2012 Lakeland graduate, earned All-American honors and was a three-time state champion while playing forward the Hornets, and followed that with a decorated career at the University of Michigan. She spent the last five seasons as an assistant coach for the Hornets under head coach Sharon Sarsen before becoming the Somers head coach this season. The two squared off on Oct. 5, with Lakeland (9-3-1) defeating visiting Somers 7-0 in its pink game. “It was a lot of fun to be at Lakeland coaching, it obviously was a new experience being on the other bench,” Scavelli said. “I definitely have some unforgettable memories on that field, but it’s been great to be at Somers creating new memories with my team now.” It was no surprise to Sarsen that her former assistant has gone on to run her own team. “She is so smart and knows the game so well and has a great rapport with the players,” Sarsen said of Scavelli. Coaching against Sarsen was definitely a change of pace for Scavelli. “It felt different coaching against coach Sarsen, but I think many coaches would agree when you step onto the field and the game starts that you’re focused on your players and how you can help them learn and grow, it was the same last night during the game,” said Scavelli. Watching Scavelli coach a team of her own left Sarsen beaming with pride. “It was awkward to see her on the other sideline and competing against her, it’s hard for me to let go,” Sarsen said. “But I am so proud of her and see how she is inspiring her players and teaching the game the right way.” Former LHS star Scavelli returns as Somers coach Lakeland wins shutout Somers coach Shannon Scavelli, an All-American player at Lakeland as well as assistant coach, speaks with the Tuskers in-between quarters. The Hornets’ Gabby Santini pushes the pace. PHOTOS: ROB DIANTONIO FIELD HOCKEY SEE HOCKEY PAGE 19 One touch of a button sends help fast, 24/7. alone I’m never Life Alert® is always here for me. I’ve fallen and I can’t get up! ® Help at Home with GPS! Help On-the-Go For a FREE brochure call: 1-800-404-9776 Saving a Life EVERY 11 MINUTES Batteries Never Need Charging. FINANCING AVAILABLE WITH APPROVED CREDIT Call today and receive a FREE SHOWER PACKAGE PLUS $1600 OFF With purchase of a new Safe Step Walk-In Tub. Not applicable with any previous walk-in tub purchase. Offer available while supplies last. No cash value. Must present offer at time of purchase. CSLB 1082165 NSCB 0082999 0083445 1-855-916-5473 10% OFF* Glasses & Contact Lenses Cortlandt Town Center 3145 East Main Street Mohegan Lake, NY (845) 823-4063 * Valid only at the Mohegan Lake location. Cannot be combined with other discounts, coupon or insurance plans. See associate for details. Offer Expires: 12/31/24 Coupon code: YTNEWS502510 Visit americasbest.com to book your eye exam. ON YOUR INSTALLATION 50% OFF Limited Time Offer! SAVE! TAKE AN ADDITIONAL Additional savings for military, health workers and fi rst responders 10% OFF MADE IN THE U.S.A. 1.855.492.6084 FREE ESTIMATE Expires 12/31/2023 Before After Make the smart and ONLY CHOICE when tackling your roof! New orders only. Does not include material costs. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Minimum purchase required. Other restrictions may apply. This is an advertisement placed on behalf of Erie Construction Mid-West, Inc (“Erie”). Offer terms and conditions may apply and the offer may not available in your area. If you call the number provided, you consent to being contacted by telephone, SMS text message, email, pre-recorded messages by Erie or its affiliates and service providers using automated technologies notwithstanding if you are on a DO NOT CALL list or register. Please review our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use on homeservicescompliance.com. All rights reserved. License numbers available at eriemetalroofs.com/erie-licenses/. Up to Contact Us Yorktown News is located at 118 N. Bedford Road, Suite 100, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. You can contact us at 914- 302-5628 or email [email protected].
Sarsen believes Scavelli was one of the players who changed the Hornets’ trajectory into a winning program each and every year. “Her commitment, athleticism, and passion for the game was contagious,” Sarsen said. “She opened doors for younger Lakeland players, showing them playing at a high level is possible if you put in the work. Her kindness to her teammates and everyone around her was, and is, special.” Scavelli felt likewise about Sarsen. “Coach Sarsen has dedicated her career to helping student-athletes, I am forever grateful for the opportunities she provided to me as a player and as a coach,” Scavelli said. “When I returned home after college, I felt so honored to be a part of her coaching staff. Her knowledge of the game is far superior to anyone I have ever coached with and I cannot thank her enough for the knowledge she has shared with me. On the field, Lakeland – playing for the first time in eight days – looked sharp. “We were very excited to play again after having such a long break but during that time we had a lot of time to improve on many things and it really benefited us in the game,” said Lakeland’s Emily Yazzetti. Yazzetti (2G, 2A), Gabby Santini (2G, 1A), Emily Daniel (2G), Keira Gallagher (1G, 1A), Bella Basulto (1A), Charlotte Sabert (1A), and Maeve Dineen-Herzog (3 saves) paced Lakeland, which led 4-0 at halftime. “We were really focused on the game, connecting on the field, making smart choices, and finishing in front of the goal,” Yazzetti said. “We all had positive attitudes going into the game, picked each other up, and celebrated every play we made as a team.” Yazzetti said that playing against a team coached by Scavelli was definitely a challenge. “She knows our team’s strengths and weaknesses, so we had to make a few adjustments and focus on what we needed to do to win the game,” Yazzetti said. “Overall we were able to connect as a team and did what needed to be done.” THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2023 SPORTS YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 19 HOCKEY FROM PAGE 18 Lakeland goalie Maeve Dineen-Herzog makes the save. PHOTOS: ROB DIANTONIO 845-279-9555 • TankRemovalServices.com Before you place your home on the market, contact ENVIROSTAR about replacing your aging underground storage tank (UST). It is required by most insurance companies prior to insuring property. We replace above ground tanks as well! Call us today for a free estimate and evaluation of your current above ground tank. FALL SPECIAL! $100 OFF IN-GROUND TANK REMOVAL With this coupon only. Coupon must be presented at the time of the estimate. Not to be combined with any other offers. Expires 11/30/23 FREE ESTIMATES WE WILL MATCH OUR COMPETITOR’S ADVERTISED OFFER! We are the name you trust for environmental needs Since 1998 DON’T GET CAUGHT WITH AN AGING OIL TANK! OPEN HOUSE SAT. OCT. 14 WHERE STUDENTS BECOME THEIR BEST SELVES. Grades 6–12 with 5-day boarding for 9–12 in Katonah, NY harveyschool.org/OpenHouse
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Mula (2G, 12 on season), Pace (2G), Caiazzo (2A), Daly (1A), Caroline Leonard (1A), Calisi (4 saves), and Emily Fields (1 save) propelled Lakeland to its sixth consecutive win, a 5-1 triumph against Panas. LAKELAND BOYS SOCCER (8-4-1) Lakeland 2, Hen Hud 0 Tuesday, Oct. 3, Hendrick Hudson High School Connor Daly (2G), Anthony Abbondanza (1A), Anthony Villa (1A), Oban Rader (2 saves), and Anthony DiRusso (2 saves) propelled Lakeland to a 2-0 victory against Hendrick Hudson. “We were able to beat Hen Hud because our back line stayed very calm and composed on the ball allowing us to have possession for a majority of the match,” Daly said. “We took advantage of our set pieces and stayed solid defensively, enabling us to come out on top.” Somers 3, Lakeland 1 Friday, Oct. 6, Lakeland High School Somers topped Lakeland in the Hudson Valley Cup contest 3-1. YORKTOWN GIRLS SOCCER (8-3-1) Yorktown 7, Nanuet 0 Monday, Oct. 2, Yorktown High School Kaitlyn Judge (2G), Kaitlyn Meola (1G), Lea Bryant (1G), Eva Monaco (1G), Caoimhe Vallely (1G), Liv DelGaudio (1G), and Ciara O’Brien (3 saves) led Yorktown to a 7-0 victory against Nanuet. Yorktown 1, John Jay-CR 0 Wednesday, Oct. 4, Yorktown High School DelGaudio’s second-half goal, assisted by Judge, gave Yorktown a 1-0 victory against John JayCross River. The ball was crossed by Judge from a corner kick and DelGaudio was able to get a touch on it for the score, giving Yorktown its fifth consecutive victory. “It feels amazing because we haven’t beaten them in several years,” DelGaudio said. “Our team has been working so hard for this and it felt awesome to convert everything we talked about onto the field.” Keeping a clean sheet was O’Brien (5 saves). “A very strong effort from the entire team,” said Yorktown coach Ryan Langkafel. Somers 1, Yorktown 0 Saturday, Oct. 7, Yorktown High School O’Brien made 8 saves in a 1-0 loss to Somers. YORKTOWN BOYS SOCCER (5-7) Byram Hills 2, Yorktown 1 Tuesday, Oct. 3, Yorktown High School Yorktown’s Cameron Santos scored, assisted by Nick Pozo, with just 16 seconds left in the first half, to tie Byram Hills at 1-1. However, the Bobcats answered by scoring the lone goal in the second half to garner a 2-1 victory. Yorktown freshman Jozef Popovic stood out with 9 saves. Yorktown 2, John Jay-CR 1 Thursday, Oct. 5, Yorktown High School Yorktown overcame a 1-0 halftime deficit, with two second-half goals by Nick Varela giving the Huskers a 2-1 victory. Varela’s first goal came with 21 minutes left in the game, off an assist from Haniel Flores. Then with 18:28 remaining, Varela scored straight on a corner kick, no assist. “Coming back against John Jay is definitely a positive step from where we were this season,” Varela said. “We can’t stop here though. We need to keep going step by step to improve our game.” Yorktown goalkeeper Jason Douglas recorded 2 saves. Yorktown 2, Brewster 0 Saturday, Oct. 7, Yorktown High School Two second-half goals, by Colin Worden, assisted by Antonio Frucco, and Pozo, assisted by Worden, gave Yorktown a 2-0 win on senior night. Varela (captain), Joe Granitto (captain), Michael Munson, Douglas (2 saves), Tristen Duranti, Frucco, Justin Soliz, Marcelo Diaz, Devesh Dubey, and Sakina Frucco (manager) were the seniors honored before the game. LAKELAND FOOTBALL (3-3) Ardsley 22, Lakeland 6 Friday, Oct. 6, Ardsley High School Grady Leonard (20/28, 179 yards, TD, 5 carries, 22 yards), Robbie Policastro (18 carries, 70 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2023 SPORTS YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 21 845-600-8004 | www.bellmech.com SCAN HERE FOR MORE INFO! WHAT IS A HEAT PUMP? Heat pumps will help you find the perfect balance of comfort and savings all year round, while reducing your carbon footprint. These all-in-one heating and air conditioning systems optimize the temperature throughout your home to use less energy, and can save you thousands on your cooling and heating costs. ENJOY 0 DOWN, 0% FINANCING! Upgrade your comfort & efficiency! CALL US TODAY! DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE to lock-in these incentive savings! FEDERAL INCENTIVE: 30% off the total cost STATE INCENTIVE: $5,000 UTILITY COMPANY INCENTIVE: Up to $20,000 HYBRID HOT WATER HEATER: $1,000 Rebate SUPER SAVINGS on your Heat Pump project while program funding lasts... CALL NOW TO SEE IF YOU QUALIFY! Purchase a new HVAC system and WE’LL BUY BACK YOUR OLD SYSTEM! Up to $1,000 Don’t miss out on this LIMITED-TIME OFFER Expires 10/20 ROUNDUP FROM PAGE 20 Lakeland’s Victoria Caiazzo makes her move. Lakeland’s Caroline Daly passes. Lakeland’s Kellie Sullivan gains possession at midfield. SEE ROUNDUP PAGE 22 PHOTOS: ROB DIANTONIO
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Promo Code: Use Promotion Code ITSNYN to save $5 off $25 attendance fee. yards), Sean Perry (8 receptions, 72 yards), and Kyle Gallagher (2 catches, 24-yard touchdown reception), led Lakeland in its 22-6 loss to Ardsley. Lakeland’s next game is home against Nyack at 6 p.m., Friday, Oct. 13. YORKTOWN FIELD HOCKEY (8-2-2) Yorktown 4, Mahopac 0 Monday, Oct. 2, Mahopac High School Riley Grieve (2G, 1A), Dan DeCourcey (1G), Lily Diaz (1G), Brie Gaccino (1A), and Gianna Popovic (1A) helped the Huskers blank Mahopac 4-0. “During our game against Mahopac we had a lot of momentum from our previous wins against Somers and Hen Hud and we just really wanted to continue that energy,” said Yorktown’s Katie Taormina. “Our games in the beginning of the season weren’t very high-scoring games and with our communication and teamwork on the field, we were able to get more goals.” LAKELAND GIRLS VOLLEYBALL (12-2) Hen Hud 3, Lakeland 0 Tuesday, Oct. 3, Hendrick Hudson High School Lakeland fell 3-0 (19-25, 19- 25, 15-19) to last year’s state Class B champion Hendrick Hudson, led by Kelly Mallon (9 kills, 20 digs), Bella Sommovigo (2 kills, 2 blocks), and Emma Dedushaj (15 digs). Lakeland 3, Putnam Valley 0 Wednesday, Oct. 4, Lakeland High School Lakeland defeated Putnam Valley 3-0 (25-19, 26-24, 25- 13), paced by Mallon (21 kills, 12 digs), Kaycee Aurigemma (20 assists), and Tatiana Aquart (6 kills, 4 blocks). Lakeland 3, Carmel 1 Thursday, Oct. 5, Lakeland High School Lakeland won against Carmel 3-1 (25-11, 25-5, 24-26, 25-11) on senior night. “Congrats to our seniors Emma Dedushaj (captain), Bella Sommovigo (captain), Jules Walsh, Katie Hernandez and Amanda Jorge,” said Lakeland coach Steve Fallo. Walsh (6 kills, 4 aces, 8 digs), Jorge (3 kills 2 aces 7 digs), Mallon (10 kills), and Sommovigo (8 kills, 12 digs) led the Hornets. “It was great to win on senior night, we have been working super hard in practice and we are glad it shows in the game,” Dedushaj said. YORKTOWN GIRLS VOLLEYBALL (3-8) Byram Hills 3, Yorktown 0 Tuesday, Oct. 3, Byram Hills High School Yorktown lost 3-0 (25-17, 25- 19, 25-20) to Byram Hills, with Scarlett Segal (13 digs), Nicole Dennison (14 assists), Lexi Livadhi (6 kills), and Julia Amado (6 kills) leading the Huskers in those respective categories. John Jay-CR 3, Yorktown 0 Thursday, Oct. 5, Yorktown High School Dennison (9 assists, 3 digs, 2 aces) and Segal (11 digs, 3 kills, 2 assists) paced Yorktown in its 3-0 (19-25, 19-25, 22-25) loss to John Jay-Cross River in its Breast-Cancer Awareness match. John Jay-CR 3, Yorktown 0 Saturday, Oct. 7, John Jay-CR High School Yorktown fell to the Wolves 3-0 (9-25, 12-25, 21-25). YORKTOWN BOYS VOLLEYBALL (10-3) Yorktown 3, Eastchester 2 Monday, Oct. 2, Yorktown High School Yorktown nipped Eastchester 3-2 (14-25, 25-17, 23-25, 26-24, 15-10), led by Justin Sek (24 killscareer high, 7 digs), Jack Brunner (35 assists, 4 aces), and Zevin DaCruz (6 kills, 3 blocks). “This win meant a lot as it was a match-up of last year’s sectional semifinals (won by Yorktown),” said Yorktown coach Mira Rugova. Yorktown 3, Ossining 1 Wednesday, Oct. 4, Ossining High School Yorktown beat Ossining 3-1. LAKELAND BOYS VOLLEYBALL (2-11) Suffern 3, Lakeland 0 Monday, Oct. 2, Lakeland High School Lakeland fell to Suffern 3-0 (25- 10, 25-14, 25-22). Wappingers 3, Lakeland 0 Tuesday, Oct. 3, Lakeland High School Wappingers defeated Lakeland 3-0 (25-19, 25-21, 25-16). Arlington 3, Lakeland 0 Wednesday, Oct. 4, Arlington High School The Hornets lost to Arlington 3-0 (25-20, 25-21, 25-14). Lakeland 3, Ossining 0 Friday, Oct. 6, Ossining High School Lakeland swept Ossining 3-0 (25-10, 25-10, 25-19). “Keeping serves and the ball in play and forcing the other team to beat us instead of beating ourselves,” said Lakeland coach Justin McCarthy, on how his team pulled out the win. ROUNDUP FROM PAGE 21 Yorktown’s Kaitlyn Judge had an assist in a 1-0 victory versus John Jay-Cross River. PHOTO: RICH MONETTI Lakeland’s Victoria Caiazzo makes her move. PHOTOS: ROB DIANTONI To advertise in Yorktown News, call Brett Freeman at 845-208- 8151 or email [email protected].
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2023 YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 23 Beginning this year, students can come to Yorktown High School and leave as certified drone pilots. “Introduction to Drones” is one of several innovative elective courses that have been introduced for the 2023-24 school year, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing students with new and exciting learning opportunities in a variety of fields. In recent years, the district has also added courses in areas such as engineering, arts, AP psychology, and app design. Another addition to this school year’s curriculum is “Film as Literature,” which aims to foster an in-depth understanding of film in relation to literary elements. Taught by Michele Monaco, this course offers a deep dive into the nuances of filmmaking through classroom discussions, journaling, written critiques, and other projects. Additionally, students will align their cinematic exploration with relevant literature, delving into select film critiques, analytical essays, and insightful articles. The Yorktown High School administrative team, along with teachers and students, showcased these new courses before at last week’s Board of Education meeting. Principal Joseph DeGennaro explained the importance of continually challenging students and introducing them to new fields, potentially sparking lifelong passions in burgeoning industries. The “Introduction to Drones” course builds off the success of the high school’s Aeronautics Club, which was founded last year by Sharik Bose, now a junior. In its inaugural year, the YHS Aeronautics Club was one of a dozen teams in the country to qualify for the prestigious UAS4STEM competition. While the club continues its focus on developing an autonomous drone for competitions, the course emphasizes flying regulations and hands-on piloting in order to prepare students for the Federal Aviation Administration’s drone certification exam. Teacher Daniel Moore said he expects the course to evolve and and become more complex in the coming years. Assistant Principal John Gollisz noted the soaring demand for professional drone pilots across diverse industries, such as real estate, construction, farming, and filmmaking. Both courses are open to all high school students. “Introduction to Drones” is a year-long, half-credit course that meets two to three times per week. “Film as Literature” is a halfcredit course that will begin in the second semester. Superintendent Dr. Ron Hattar praised the teachers of these electives for embracing innovation and expanding students’ learning horizons. He also commended the high school’s leadership for positioning the Yorktown Central School District as a national benchmark in educational innovation. Article courtesy of Yorktown Central School District. YCSD adds electives in drone piloting and cinema studies New classes added for 2023-2024 school year An overhead photo of the Yorktown High School campus captured with a drone. Yorktown High School junior Sharik Bose and teacher Daniel Moore explain the “Introduction to Drones” course at the Oct. 2 Board of Education meeting. PHOTOS COURTESY OF YORKTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO NEWS... 1. Clip the short form on the page 2. Fill out the information. 3. Mail it to P.O. Box 864, Mahopac, NY 10541 4. Or visit www.halstonsubscribe.com 5. Or Scan our QR Code to Subscribe. We need you to subscribe. It’s FREE & It’s Easy! is NOT necessarily good news! # 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 Yorktown News YES, I really enjoy Yorktown News 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 for TAPinto E-News) (Optional) Mail to: P.O. Box 864 Mahopac, NY 10541 While we need your Full Support to keep this newspaper strong, we include the option for Basic Support because we don’t want financial reasons to get in the way of our readers receiving this newspaper. Basic Support vs. Full Support Basic Support Full Support $100 $50 $20 other or visit www.halstonsubscribe.com OR or visit www.halstonsubscribe.com Checks payable to Halston Media LLC. Please include this form in your envelope. Please include the following additional papers as part of this subscription: The Somers Record Mahopac News North Salem News The Mt. Kisco-Bedford Times The Katonah-Lewisboro times
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Pursuant to section thirty-five of the General Municipal Law, the governing board of the Yorktown Heights Fire District of Yorktown Heights, NY may, in its discretion, prepare a written response to the report of external audit and file any such response in my office as a public record for inspection by all interested persons not later than January 8, 2024 which is 90 days after presentation to the Board. Jeanmarie Klaus Secretary Yorktown Heights Fire District 914-962-5561 ext. 2 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Yorktown on Thursday, October 26th, 2023 at 6:30 P.M. or as soon thereafter as is practicable in the Town Board Room, Town Hall, 363 Underhill Avenue, Yorktown Heights, New York as follows: ORELLANA #30/23 Property Address: 748 Locksley Rd Section 26.20, Block 1, Lot 33 This is an application for a special use permit to construct a new accessory apartment that requires a special use permit as per 300-38 of the Town Zoning Code. RIZZO #31/23 Property Address: 3443 Lakeside Dr Section 15.16, Block 2, Lot 39 This is an application to construct a spiral staircase off the rear deck with a setback of 1.25 ft where 10 ft is required as per 300-21 of the Town Zoning Code. A previous variance #39/20 was granted for the existing deck. 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