VOL. 12 NO. 12 THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2023 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 31 CLASSIFIEDS 30 LEGAL NOTICES 30 LEISURE 28 OPINION 10 SPORTS 22 TOWN GREEN 2 Follow the French pg 16 ROCHAMBEAU Visit TapIntoYorktown.net for the latest news. BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER Front Street has been renamed Jake Arcara Memorial Highway to honor the memory of the late Yorktown Highway Department employee. Arcara, 28, was a Machine Equipment Operator who tragically lost his life in an accident on Sept. 14, 2022. He was struck by a motor vehicle while working on a drainage project on London Road. e 88-year-old driver of the vehicle also passed away. “Jake was, as most of my people are, like a son to me,” said Highway Superintendent Dave Paganelli. “ e loss was unfathomable.” Paganelli said that the goal of the road dedication is to keep Arcara’s memory alive. He added that there are plans to honor Arcara annually through scholarships and shing derbies. Kelly Arcara, Jake’s mother, said that she is trying to pass new legislation called “Jake’s Law,” requiring elderly drivers to be mentally and physically tested so roads can be safer. Yorktown dedicates street to Jake Arcara PHOTO COURTESY OF KYRA BRUNNER The community gathers for the unveiling of the new street sign. Visit TapIntoYorktown.net for the latest news.
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TOWN GREEN Yorktown Memorial Day Parade Monday, May 29, at 11 a.m. Form-up at Yorktown Town Hall at 10:40 a.m. Join in as the community remembers and honors those who made the ultimate sacri ce in the name of America. e parade will start at Town Hall and travel down Underhill Avenue, continue onto Commerce Street, follow to Yorktown Fire House, make a left and stay on Commerce Street, and make a right onto Veterans Road. e parade will end at the Jack DeVito Veterans Memorial Field. Genesis Jewelers of Yorktown 2023 BOOK DRIVE June 3 - 10 Help support the need to read! Donate your gently used children’s books at Genesis Jewelers of Yorktown, located at 32 Triangle Center in Yorktown Heights. e 914 Cares Literacy Library provides books to families and school districts in under resourced communities in Westchester County. Every family and every classroom in Westchester deserve to have a su - cient supply of age-appropriate books to foster literacy, learning, and a love of reading. All books distributed are in good, clean condition and inspected by 914 Cares for age-appropriateness. e goal is to collect 1,000 books! Circolo da Vinci Circolo da Vinci, Inc. is a 501c3 nonpro t organization founded in 1982 by local Italian and Italian-American residents. eir mission is to project and highlight the many positive contributions of Italians and their culture. In addition, the organization hopes to preserve the customs and culture of Italian heritage through informative presentations. Activities include monthly dinner meetings with guest speakers, Bocce tournament, holiday party, Person of the Year/ Scholarship Journal, fundraisers, and more. is enables the organization to provide scholarships to area students of Italian descent, as well as awarding excellence in Italian language. Meetings are held on the rst Monday of each month at Little Sorrento (3565 Crompound Road in Cortlandt Manner) at 6:30 p.m. Dinner is $45. All are welcome. SCHOLARSHIP DINNER Monday, June 5, at 6:30 p.m. To be held at Little Sorrento Restaurant. Dinner is $45.00 per person. Honoring those local high school seniors who embody the exceptional qualities of our Italian American heritage. Please contact the following if you plan to attend: Sera na Mastro at [email protected] or 914-497-7460, or Bob Giordano at [email protected] or 914-874-4347. Yorktown For Justice YORKTOWN PRIDE MARCH / FESTIVAL Saturday, June 3 Yorktown For Justice (YFJ) is hosting ird Annual Northern Westchester-Yorktown Pride, o¨ ering a full slate of festivities celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. March with us! Step o¨ at 1 p.m. sharp from Yorktown Town Hall for the 3rd annual Yorktown / Northern Westchester Pride March. March will end at Railroad Park. Join the festival! 2 - 6 p.m. Pride Festival Celebration at historic Railroad Park, 1826 Commerce Street in Yorktown Heights featuring performances, grassroots speakers, information tables, and a wide selection of vendors. 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THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2023 YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 3 BY TOM WALOGORSKY EDITOR Hailee Carter’s energy is almost limitless. Studying ballet from a young age, she has built an impressive dance resume, including four years with the YHS Dance Company, performances with the Westchester Ballet Company, and training with the Logrea Dance Academy. While her lengthy performing arts resume already speaks volumes, Hailee has also played varsity golf and volleyball for the Huskers, has been honored for her work in the school’s Science Research program, and serves at both class secretary and co-president of the school’s Writing Club. Before heading o to Georgetown University in the fall, Yorktown News caught up with Hailee to learn more about how she prepares for a performance, her a nity for a local bagel shop, and her advice for younger performers looking to follow in her footsteps. When did you begin pursuing your interest in the arts? When I was younger, I basically refused to sit still. My family members still remember chasing me around the house during dinner time just to feed me since I wouldn’t like to stay in my seat. I’d run around and spin and jump so much, that it came to the point where my mother had no other choice but to enroll me in ballet classes, just so I had somewhere to channel my energy. I didn’t start taking my training seriously until about 9, when I wanted to prove to my ballet director at the time that I was ready for my rst pair of pointe shoes. It was around this time that I began to play the violin as well, since I wanted to be able to play the music I grew up around in the studio. Eventually, I did. ‘Never be afraid to fail. Failure is opportunity.’ Hailee Carter PERFORMING ARTS SPOTLIGHT What do you count as some of your biggest infi uences? I‘ve always found my teachers and instructors to be my greatest in uences, as they’ve always encouraged my intellectual potential. I’m also greatly in uenced by my curiosity for the world around me, since it allows me to always try new things. I’ve never been deterred by the prospect of starting fresh; if anything, it’s what motivates me to constantly explore. What is your favorite memory of the arts in Yorktown schools? What moment are you most proud of? So many of my favorite memories have been during my time in the YHS Dance Company. We’d have company dinners, girl’s nights, and countless hours of weekend and summer rehearsals. Bonding over a shared love for the arts is like no other bond I’ve ever had. I’d still go as far as to say the DCo girls are my family. Where will you be attending college? Will you continue to pursue the arts? I will be attending Georgetown University in the fall and studying science, technology, and international a airs! I plan to audition for their symphony orchestra and maintain my dance technique by taking classes with the Washington Ballet in DC during my free time. I’d love to potentially join Georgetown’s Dance Company as well. How do you prepare for a show or recital? To me, performance preparation relies greatly on mental preparation. I like using meditation and mindfulness techniques to ground myself and focus my mind before going on stage. Once I’m there though, it’s all about the thrill and excitement for me. I know that as long as I’m having a good time, hopefully that message will convey to the audience as well. What is your favorite thing to do in your free time? I love listening to music, I de nitely take my Spotify playlists very seriously. ey’re all organized by certain moods and re ect time periods in my life. Above all though, I love going out with friends, especially to the city, going shopping, and traveling to new places (my favorite city I’ve been to so far is Singapore!) Tell us something not many people know about you. I am half Filipino! Growing up, my family was super important to me and we always had huge house parties with karaoke, dancing, and great traditional Filipino food. If I had to guess, it’s probably why I’m as outgoing as I am now. I hope to visit the Philippines again soon, since most of my extended family is there. What is the go-to app on your phone? Recently, I got this app called “Rise” that calculates your sleep debt and informs you of your energy levels throughout the day by estimating your circadian rhythms. You have to pay for it, but I’ve found it to be incredibly worth the money. If you could have one superpower, what would it be and why? I’d want to be able to speak and understand any language! Along with Tagalog, I’m also pro cient in Italian and Japanese, but I recently started learning Mandarin. If there was a way to literally ingrain any language in my brain, I’d nd YHS senior has all the right moves Carter performing at the 2023 DCo Evening of Dance. PHOTO COURTESY OF YHS YEARBOOK CLUB it extremely useful for traveling and communication. What is the best place to eat in Yorktown? is is kind of embarrassing, but I have a nasty crippling addiction to Bagel Emporium. I went there the morning of every SAT and ACT I’ve taken, plus a good bagel on a weekend is like nothing else. I think I’d give away my most prized possessions for a Bagel Emporium bagel any day. What advice would you give to younger students interested in pursuing the arts? In my experience, failure is in the nature of the performing arts. I’ve failed so many times along my journey, faced ballet injuries, struggled to learn music, you name it. It’s all okay, and the best progress comes from pushing through those setbacks. Never be afraid to fail. Failure is opportunity. THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2023 LAW OFFICE OF ANDRES D. 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BY TOM WALOGORSKY EDITOR Voters in the Yorktown and Lakeland Central School Districts came out on May 16 to cast their votes to help shape the future of their respective school systems. YORKTOWN Elected to three-year terms on the YCSD Board of Education were incumbent Michael Magnani, receiving 784 votes, and Catalina Tyndal, who garnered 740 votes. Also on the ballot were Ron Fedele (691 votes) and Conrad McKenzie (430 votes). “I am grateful the community voted overwhelmingly in support of our budget and for the opportunity to continue serving as trustee,” said Magnani. “While remaining sensitive to taxpayers, our mission of educating the whole child provides outstanding opportunities for all students to learn and grow. I look forward to working with my fellow trustees, the administration, faculty, and sta, as we continue to advance the excellence of Yorktown by consistently putting students rst.” Tyndal was the candidate with the highest vote total who was not an incumbent, and was immediately sworn in to the seat vacated after the resignation of trustee Anthony D’Alessandro earlier this year. Voters also approved the district’s $115,670,000 budget by a measure of 1151 to 289 votes. “We deeply appreciate the community for their overwhelming support of our budget, which will allow us to expand our academic and extracurricular opportunities as we continue to provide the best possible experience for our students,” said Yorktown Superintendent Ron Hattar. “I would also like to thank the Board of Education and our administrative sta for developing a budget with a genuine sensitivity to taxpayers while making necessary investments in student support services, technology, and school safety.” LAKELAND Elected to three-year terms on the LCSD Board of Education were incumbent Donald Pinkowsky, receiving 841 votes, Christopher Eustace who tallied 809 votes, and Bryan Hoben with 664 votes. Also on the ballot was Michael Marx (589 votes). “e Lakeland Central School District community has honored me with its trust, electing me to the esteemed Board of Trustees,” said Hoben following the election. “is victory highlights our shared commitment to broadening the range of voices that inform our district’s policies and decisions. is election does not signify a desire for drastic change but rather a call for increased inclusivity, understanding, and oversight. As an independent voice, my goal is to work in harmony with my fellow board members while amplifying voices in our community that have felt unheard.” “I am committed to fostering a cooperative and respectful relationship with all board members, leveraging our shared dedication to our students, parents, and educators,” he added. “I deeply value the experiences and insights of the existing board and look forward to learning from and contributing to this group. ank you, Lakeland, for this opportunity to serve. I am excited to join a deliberative body that is rooted in its commitment to inclusivity, equity, and excellence in our schools.” Voters also approved the district’s $184,539,324 budget by a measure of 943 to 306, and passed the district’s vehicle purchase proposition by a margin of 959 to 286. PAGE 4 – YORKTOWN NEWS THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2023 Treat your home like a work of Fine Art. IDC Shrub Oak • 1248 E Main St • Shrub Oak, NY (914) 245-5050 IDC Greenwich • 184 S. Water St • Greenwich, CT (203) 531-8050 IDC Westport • 800 Post Rd E. • Westport, CT (203) 221-1620 Welcome to the Interstate Design Centers in Greenwich, Westport & Shrub Oak, where the very best in windows, doors & hardware are on display. The view outside your window is like a painting, so give it the frame it deserves with Andersen Windows & Doors, the #1 recommended window and door brand. At the IDC, we believe that a home is more than just a house, it's a work of art. Explore new designs, brands and styles to turn your next home into a masterpiece. “Andersen” and all other marks where denoted are trademarks of Andersen Corporation. ©2023 Andersen Corporation. All rights reserved. Yorktown, Lakeland voters approve school budgets Board of Ed trustees elected This election does not signify a desire for drastic change but rather a call for increased inclusivity, understanding, and oversight.’ Bryan Hoben Lakeland Central School District Our mission of educating the whole child provides outstanding opportunities for all students to learn and grow.’ Michael Magnani Yorktown Central School District
THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2023 YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 5 Underhill Farm will transform Yorktown Heights’ gateway from an underutilized old school into a multi-use, taxrevenue-producing property. This attractive, historic, refreshed development will offer housing, a park-like walkable community, open space, a restaurant and retail – and the property will pay taxes for the first time in three decades. In addition, the project complies with all Yorktown municipal codes. Ignore the misinformation; know the facts! FACT: Variety of Much-Needed Housing Underhill Farm’s townhouses, condos and apartments mesh with New York State’s push for new housing. The variety also is compatible with Yorktown’s overlay zoning. At 10.7 housing units per acre, Underhill Farm has purposefully designed the densest part of its project to be adjacent to existing higher densities and commercial uses. FACT: Parking for Senior Center, Parks & Rec Team Underhill Farm will provide 30 parking spaces for a new senior center and Parks & Recreation o ce. Without the spaces, that building cannot be constructed. Underhill Farm also will build a road to Beaver Ridge Apartments to improve access for emergency vehicles. FACT: Historic Preservation The Underhill House and pond will be restored to their former glory. Walking trails and sitting areas around the pond will be added. Studies by archaeological and historic experts confirmed that the Underhill House is the only historically significant structure on the property. FACT: Trafic Remedy, Safer Intersection Underhill Farm-funded tra c improvements at the Route 118/Underhill Avenue intersection – site of 27 crashes since 2019 – will alleviate congestion and add safety. Underhill Farm will pay for over 50% of the estimated cost, but would generate less than 5% of the tra c there. By 2025, the wait times for eastbound motorists on Underhill Avenue will average 67.2 seconds if no improvements are made. However, after Underhill Farm’s investment and solutions are in place, the wait time will be reduced to about 13.4 seconds – five times faster. If Underhill Farm cannot move forward, no other solutions or funding are in sight. FACT: Community Support Underhill Farm is supported by the business community, including the Yorktown Chamber of Commerce. Underhill Farm already has reduced the number of housing units and redesigned portions of its plan, both due to community feedback. FACT: Care for Nature Underhill Farm’s plan fully complies with Yorktown’s tree ordinance, one of Westchester’s most stringent. Dead, invasive and non-native trees would be removed, and 323 trees that are non-invasive and native to the area would be planted. • New Vitality for Downtown • Solutions for Tra c Congestion that Aid Safety • Crucially Needed Housing Know The Truth About Underhill Farm Solutions Blending Progress With Preservation Underhill Farm cares deeply about Yorktown’s future. We’re investing in our community to amplify economic opportunity, pride, tax revenue and quality of life. Get the facts at UnderhillFarmsYorktown.com. • $1 Million Restoration of the Historic Underhill House • New Senior Center and Parks & Recreation O ce Parking • $1.3 Million Each Year in New Tax Revenue • Donation of $225,000 from the developer to support Yorktown’s Parks & Recreation Paid for by Underhill Farm
PAGE 6 – YORKTOWN NEWS THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2023 BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER Voices were raised, gavels were slammed, and complaints were made at last week’s courtesy of the oor. e Underhill Farm project continues to raise the tension in the boardroom, especially during the May 16 Town Board meeting when multiple residents came forward to express their concerns about the project and a recently adopted resolution that is in favor of a tax abatement for the proposed road improvement portion of the development. e project, planned for the former Soundview Preparatory School property on Underhill Avenue, proposes the development of 148 residential units including apartments, townhouses, and condominiums, as well as retail and commercial space. Accompanying the development is the proposal for road improvements to the intersection of Route 118 and Underhill Avenue; an anticipated $1.2 million improvement. e resolution, adopted at the May 9 Town Board meeting, declares that Underhill Farm won’t contribute more than $627,918.88 toward the cost of the intersection improvements. e remaining $610,148.81, which is slated to cover construction costs, is eligible for the real-property tax abatement for the necessary term to recapture that amount. Being that the abatement a ects the taxpayer’s pockets, people are concerned. Susan Siegel, a resident and former Town Supervisor of Yorktown, took to the mic to ask several questions. “Why should Yorktown taxpayers pay for road improvements a developer has to make?” Siegel asked. She cited the Lowe’s developer who paid for the entirety of the necessary improvements to Route 202 and asked “Why is the Town Board treating the Underhill Farm developer di erently?” is is where the three minutes allotted for courtesy of the oor speakers stopped for Siegel. At about 47 seconds into her three minutes, Town Supervisor Tom Diana interrupted her to address the stand-in Town Attorney, Daniel Fix. “Can I nish my comments?” asked Siegel in response to the interruption. “Your Courtesy or discourtesy of the floor? Underhill Farm Project brings tension to the boardroom SEE COURTESY PAGE 7 “Hate has no home here.” Friends of Yorktown Parks and Recreation CHARITY HAT TOURNAMENT Saturday, June 3, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. e 2nd Ryan West Charity Hat Tournament which will be held at the Granite Knolls Sports Complex. is co-ed Ultimate Frisbee hat tournament has been created to start a Scholarship for local high school students who exemplify school spirit. Suggested donation Venmo $30 @ FYPR-1 (con rmation code if required is 8843) Currently seeking sponsors. Contact Kevin Ferri for more information about participating and sponsorships at 914-804- 8843 or [email protected] Yorkville Sports Association FREE OPEN PLAY Sundays, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Free open play get togethers for seniors (50 plus) every Sunday, except May 28 and July 2. To be held all summer long at hrub Oak Memorial Park, located at 3800 Sunnyside Street in Shrub Oak. For more information, contact [email protected] Westchester Female Flag Football Registration is open for Summer Female Flag Football under the lights! Westchester Female Flag Football, powered by Gridiron Partners, o ers a summer league for adults ( ursday evenings) and youth (Tuesday evenings) from late June through early August at the Somers High School main football turf eld. Please visit their website to learn more and register https://clubs.bluesombrero.com/gridiron. Visit them on Instagram and Facebook @gridironpartnersinc Organic Yard Waste Facility Is Open Yorktown’s Organic Yard Waste Facility, 2200 Greenwood St., Yorktown Heights GREEN FROM PAGE 2 SEE GREEN PAGE 7 2090 Crompond Road • Yorktown Heights For more information, call 914-962-5196, 914-642-3923 www.piedpiperschoolyorktown.com Family owned and operated • Owners always on premises SUMMER CAMP Where The Sun Always Shines! Monday June 26th- Friday August 18th No Camp July 4th BLS, CPR, RIT First Aid, Epipen & Mat Certified 2090 Crompond Road • Yorktown Heights For more information, call 914-962-5196 • www.piedpiperschoolyorktown.com 44 years and counting of fun in the sun! WHY PIPER? • No Fixed Groupings By Age Or Gender • Campers Pick Their Activities • You Pay Only For What You Need • Flexible Schedules & Ability To Switch Days Or Time SUMMER CAMP Where the Sun Always Shines! 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THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2023 YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 7 Your Family Car Care Center! LOCATIONS: Baldwin Place • 44 Route 118 • (845) 628-7900 Croton Falls • 1 Center St • (914) 769-3206 Visit us at www.ProperService.com For over 100 years of combined auto experience, Joe Ferone and his sta of Proper Service have been serving the community, creating releationships, and building a remarkable company with an amazing team of employees! Find out why Joe Ferone of Proper Service needs to be YOUR Go-To Automotive Service Center! standard procedure is I go for three minutes and then you answer them.” In another interruption providing clari cation on the original interruption, Diana said “I just wanted to bring his attention to that particular statement.” “He can respond after I nish and I…” was Siegel’s response until interrupted a third time by Diana: “Excuse me I’m running this meeting, okay, not you. You were Supervisor a long time ago, you’re not anymore.” e 40 second back-andforth was followed by Siegel saying that she assumed that timeframe would be added back to her time to speak. “I will run the meeting,” responded Diana. Michael Hickins, a Yorktown resident, criticized Diana for his behavior. “I appreciate the courtesy of the oor; I believe courtesy is the word,” said Hickins. “I am shocked, Supervisor Diana, at your lack of courtesy towards Mrs. Siegel whom I have never met before, but I found your remarks brusk and discourteous.” No members of the board responded to Hickins’ remarks. COURTESY FROM PAGE 6 e town of Yorktown has “closed the loop on recycling” with the collection, processing, and giving-back of organic yard waste. e Organic Yard Waste Facility is available, without charge, to Yorktown residents delivering organic yard waste in vehicles without commercial license plates. Proof of residency is required. In addition, residents can help themselves to wood chips. is facility is also the depot for biodegradable paper leaf bags, branches, logs, and Christmas trees collected by Yorktown’s Refuse and Recycling, Parks, and Highway departments. Knights of Columbus Fr. LaFarge Council 4012 Join in to honor our local rst responders this May right here in Yorktown! e Fr. LaFarge Council #4012 of Yorktown Heights is sponsoring a Blue Mass at St. Patrick’s Parish main church on Saturday, May 20, at noon. All members of the police, re ghters, EMS, active service or retired, their families, friends, and community members are invited. e Knights of Columbus activities include volunteering for Battle of Yorktown cleanup and upcoming Special Olympics events, several golf outings in support of Guiding Eyes and for High School student scholarships, organizing and delivering Memorial Day cards to veterans at the Montrose VA, hosting Hospitality Breakfasts at St. Patrick’s Parish, and raising funds for Birthright and St. Joseph’s Seminary. e Council is also attending a Hudson Valley Renegades game at the newly named Heritage Financial Park on July 21 in Fishkill. If you can spare a few hours a month to do charitable work or to raise funds for charitable e¢ orts and would like to share comradeship with other Catholic gentlemen in Yorktown, please consider joining the Knights of Columbus. e Knights are dedicated to the principles of charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism. For information go to KofC4012.org, contact Rich Wol¢ (rjwol¢ 76@hotmail. com), or join online at KofC.org and click the “Join Us” button and enter 4012 in the “Preferred Council” blank. Telehealth Intervention Programs for Seniors (TIPS) Mondays, 9 to 11:30 a.m. TIPS has been in the forefront of the national telehealth movement. Westchester County continues to lead the way in developing best practices that help seniors age successfully in their homes and communities. Senior’s vital signs – speci - cally their pulse, weight, oxygen blood level and blood pressure – are measured using computers and other equipment. at data is then transmitted to telehealth nurses who review it remotely. If the tests show cause for immediate concern, the nurse will contact the seniors, their caregivers or primary care physicians directly. Each senior leaves the session with a “TIPS Sheet,” a comprehensive assessment that includes their results of their vital sign tests, an explanation of what the results mean, and, if needed, other relevant information such as referrals. Held at the Yorktown Community and Cultural Center located at 1974 Commerce St., Yorktown. Race Amity of Northern Westchester & Putnam MONTHLY MEETING Please join in for monthly discussion as we work to advance cross-racial and cross-cultural amity to impact the public discourse on race. Monthly meetings feature speakers, screenings, and presentations where discussions are aimed at educating one another on who we really are. Visit https://www.eventbrite. com/e/138495877899 to register for this online event. Virtual Support Groups Support groups for women with breast and ovarian cancers have been transitioned to virtual platforms. Virtual groups are accessible to women from the comfort of their homes, regardless of where they live. All groups are open to new members as well as past participants. Advance registration is required by calling 914-962-6402 or 800-532- 4290. Support Connection’s Peer Counselors are also available for individual counseling and assistance via phone and email. Call 800-532-4290, or submit an online request at supportconnection.org RideConnect Rideconnect has volunteers ready to help drive seniors to their medical appointments and assist with shopping. Services are free to seniors residing in Westchester and southern Putnam Counties. To request assistance GREEN FROM PAGE 6 SEE GREEN PAGE 29
PAGE 8 – YORKTOWN NEWS THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2023 BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER Yorktown held its 12th annual Arbor Day celebration last month at Town Hall. e celebration consisted of the planting of a tree, the announcement of the winners of the annual Arbor Day Student Poster Contest, and seedlings for people to take home provided by Con Edison. Yorktown was named a 2022 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor the town’s commitment to e ective forest management. According to a press release put out by the foundation, there are four requirements to be named the tree city: maintaining a tree board or department, having a tree ordinance, dedicating an annual community forestry budget of at least $2 per capita, and hosting an Arbor Day observance and proclamation. “Tree City USA communities see the positive e ects of an urban forest rsthand,” wrote Dan Lambe, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. “ e trees being planted and cared for by Yorktown are ensuring that generations to come will enjoy to a better quality of life. Additionally, participation in this program brings residents together and creates a sense of civic pride, whether it’s through volunteer engagement or public education.” e tree planting ceremony concluded the day’s festivities with a dogwood tree being placed in the front of Town Hall. Yorktown holds 12th annual Arbor Day celebration BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER Yorktown Parks and Recreation got motors running at its rst annual car show on May 21 at the Je erson Valley Mall. Deanna Peterson, Senior Rec Leader, told Yorktown News that the idea behind the car show stems from two town employees and another local that the Yorktown community lost in the past year. She said it was one way the Yorktown Parks and Recreation Department could honor them. “Today.. and everyday, but especially today, we honored Captain Kenneth Sgroi, Jake Arcara, and Anthony Zerello,” said Peterson. From 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., local car lovers lined up their rides in the mall’s parking lot and enjoyed music and food. “I am glad with the turn out today, we always compete with weather but the diehards always come through,” said Peterson. “We hope to see them all, and some in the years to come. We thank the community and surrounding communities for keeping this old tradition alive!” Attendees also participated in a contest where judges selected their favorite cars for various categories. “It was a nice turn out for our rst Parks and Recreation car show event and seeing each other share stories about the cars they love,” said Dominic Monopoli, Park Foreman. “We will look forward to doing it again next year.” CONTEST WINNERS: 1) Best 50’s- Mark Gomez: 1955 Chevrolet Belair 2) Best 60’s- Rob and Clare DiNuzzo: 1960 Auto Union 3) Best Paint- Bob Mirando: 1938 Chevrolet Master Deluca 4) Best Year/Generation- Rob Faldetta: 1966 Chevrolet Nova 5) Best Interior- Mark Halliday: 1936 Plymouth PZ 6) Best Modi ed- John Pascale: 1995 Volkswagen GTI 7) Best Original Hot RodDominic Monopoli: 1966 Ford Mustang 8) Best Engine- Dave Fargnoli: 1969 Old’s Cutlass 9) Best Make/Model- Will Du y: 1969 Chevelle SS396 10) Best of Show Stock- Marlo Moss: 1968 Chevelle SS396 11) Crowd Favorite- Paul Purpura: 1965 Lone Star Cobra 12) Sponsor’s Choice- Nick Alessi: 1969 AMC, AMX 13) Supervisor’s Choice- Al Fisher: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette 14) Overall Grand Champion- John Street: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS454 15) Captain Kenneth Sgroi Memorial Award- Frank Mastro: 1931 Ford Model A 16) Jake Arcara Memorial Award- John Street: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS454 17) Anthony L. Zerello Memorial Award- Bob Mirando: 1938 Chevrolet Master Deluca Yorktown Parks and Rec holds first annual car show PHOTO: SOPHIA CASELNOVA Raymond Opticians Excellence in Vision Care From Our Family To Yours raymondopticians.com Jefferson Valley 3656 Lee Road (914) 245-1222 Mahopac Somers Commons (914) 621-7700 Carmel Putnam Plaza (845) 228-5800 Visit us on the web for other locations Eye Exams Available At All Locations Most Insurance Accepted! Celeffiating 65 Years Prescriptions Filled Contact Lenses Refuse & Recycling Department • 2279 Crompond Road www.Yorktownny.org/refuserecycling Questions?: (914) 245-4438 TOWN OF YORKTOWN REVISED SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 29TH – JUNE 2ND fifffflffiffflffiflffifflffffifflffffifflffffifflfffffi ffi ff KITCHEN TRASH COLLECTIONS: Monday collections will be picked up on Tuesday, May 30th Tuesday collections will be picked up on Wednesday, May 31st All other collections will remain the same DUAL-STREAM RECYCLING COLLECTIONS: Monday collections will be picked up on Tuesday, May 30th Tuesday collections will be picked up on Wednesday, May 31st All other collections will remain the same REMINDER: Recyclables in Plastic Bags will not be collected!
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118 N. BEDFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 ©2023 HALSTON MEDIA, LLC Letters to the editor and op-ed submissions may be edited. The views and opinions expressed in letters and op-eds are not necessarily those of Yorktown News or its affi liates. Submissions must include a phone number and address for verifi cation. Not all letters and op-eds will necessarily be published. Letters and op-eds which cannot be verifi ed or are anonymous will not be published. Please send your submissions to the editor by e-mail at [email protected]. For more information, call the editor at (914) 302-5830 BRETT FREEMAN, PUBLISHER TOM WALOGORSKY, EDITOR TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL, CREATIVE DIRECTOR Editorial Offi ce: (914) 302-5830 [email protected] PAGE 10 – YORKTOWN NEWS THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2023 Gun shop in Yorktown gives tools to demented individuals Dear Editor, Councilman Sergio Esposito is an owner in the gun dealership, American Arms Inc., located at 1928 Commerce St., in Yorktown Heights. His onsite dealership sells semi-automatic ri es with scrolling ads glorifying gun ownership. e killer in Nashville purchased her AK-15 and 9mm at local gun shops in Nashville days before the slaughter at the Covenant School. She took the lives of six people, three of which were children. I am calling on Esposito to stop selling these military style weapons. His gun shop does not contribute to the quality of life we enjoy here in our town. It indirectly gives gun-toting deranged killers who get a demented testosterone high the tools to carry out their sick fantasies. “ e only way to stop a bad guy with a gun is” not arming them in the rst place. -Steven Feinstein Yorktown Heights American Arms puts safety first and only sells AR-15s to law enforcement Dear Editor, As the owner of American Arms, I can tell you that Steven Feinstein’s letter is fraught with misrepresentations. First, American Arms primarily o ers rearm safety classes because we believe if people are going to own rearms or ri es, that they do so safely and understand fully the long-standing safety techniques to ensure the safety of oneself and others. Wouldn’t we all agree that sound training should be necessary? American Arms does just that and we o er safety instruction through our very accomplished and certi ed instructors. LETTERS The saddest result of the extreme vitriol and animosity expressed between Americans today is that it has ltered down to the local level. So, when I see something positive, I want to go out of my way to o er praise. is newspaper is often on the receiving end of hate mail from both liberals and conservatives. Each side is convinced that we’re either an “extreme rightwing mouthpiece” or “liberal rag.” Some on the political left tend to hate my Publisher’s Memos, but nobody has ever been able to identify anything hateful I’ve actually written. We’re also not immune from hate mail from people on the political right, who sometimes call to cancel us because I don’t censor our liberal columnists and because we cover progressive causes on our news pages. As a community newspaper, we’re going to cover Columbus Day parades and Pride marches. Short of views expressed outside a pretty wide range across the Overton Window, we will never cancel anyone. Additionally, not everything is reduceable to politics. Regardless of my personal feelings about any topics, we are charged with evaluating everyone as individuals. If people and organizations in town treat us with respect, we will o er the same respect in return. In January, I wrote a Publisher’s Memo titled “DEI versus academic freedom: A critique of critical race theory in our schools.” I received a lot of private praise and some public criticism for writing that piece. But one group, Race Amity of Northern Westchester & Putnam, went a step further and invited me to meet with the leaders of their organization. On March 4, I met with ve members of the Race Amity Steering Committee at the Somers Library for what turned out to be about a threehour conversation, the details of which we all agreed would remain o the record. But there are some things I am permitted to reveal. First o , Race Amity is strictly a non-partisan organization. While I had signi cant political disagreements with one or more of the vocal people at the meeting (and I assume even more signi cant disagreements with the less vocal people), I came away genuinely liking the people with whom I met. I hope they felt the same about me! ey made it clear at the beginning of the meeting that there was no plan to attack me. No, they didn’t think I was a racist for my positions on DEI. ey shared their personal backgrounds and gave me the same opportunity to share mine. Most importantly, we saw each other as human beings with value. We were united in our goals to reduce racism and hate, but we di ered at times in how to get there. A couple of days after our meeting, I sent the Race Amity members the following note: “It was a pleasure to meet with all of you! Stepping back from our conversation a bit, I think I came away with the fact that some things are beyond politics. I appreciate that each of you saw my humanity regardless of how you felt about my positions on politics. I know we got into some debates, but what stuck with me is what we had in common, which is a sincere desire to heal our nation and to make connections with people. “If everyone could approach disagreements in the manner in which your organization approached them, then this world would be a If you want to stop hate, stop hating In praise of Race Amity of Northern Westchester & Putnam SEE LETTERS PAGE 11 BRETT FREEMAN PUBLISHER’S MEMO SEE FREEMAN PAGE 13
THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2023 OPINION YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 11 fi e letter is wrong and is clearly defamatory, politically motivated and misrepresents the process of owning a semi-automatic ri e. Only a lawabiding permit holder is quali ed to purchase a semi-automatic ri e in the State of New York. A member of the public CANNOT simply purchase a semi-automatic ri e without a license. I urge the letter-writer to familiarize himself with the actual laws and reference Article 400 of the NY Penal Law, which describes rearm ownership and training requirements. fi e licensing process is exhaustive and requires safety instruction by a duly licensed safety o cer, requires passing a test, requires that you apply to the county and get four references, requires that you make an appointment with the Westchester County Police and requires an in-person interview with a Detective. fi e process does not end there as the applicant is put through a very in-depth background investigation, which looks at their social media pro les as well as their federal and state criminal history. Once all these processes are complete and if the applicant is recommended by the county police, then it moves to a county level or Supreme Court Justice for nal approval. fi e process can take between eight to 24 months. fi e letter also fails to mention our store policy, which clearly states that AR15’s require active law enforcement credentials for purchase. Lastly, we should turn our endeavors and e orts toward strengthening law enforcement so we can get the bad guy with an illegal gun o our streets to begin with. fi e bad guy certainly isn’t going to go through the exhaustive licensing process, have the police look into their background, have the police look into their social media pro les and then subject themselves to an in-person interview. fi ey will simply get their illegal rearm possibly in a dark alley somewhere, but certainly not at American Arms. -Mark Perillo Owner, American Arms Inc LETTERS FROM PAGE 10 SEE MARTORANO PAGE 12 SCAN HERE FOR MORE INFO! 845-600-8004 | www.bellmech.com fifffflffiflflfflflfffflffifl fifffflffiflflflffflflflffiffflff ff ffifl fflffl ffflfl ffiflfflflffl flfflflffffl fl flfffl ff fl fl ffl fl ffi ffiflffffflfflffflfffflffi flfflfl ffl fl ffi flffiffflffiffflffifffl ffiffff fflffi ffflffi ffifl flffflffiflfffl ffflffff flfflfl fflflfflffflflflffifl fl fl flfflflfffflffi fl ffi DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE to lock-in these incentive savings! 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To give you an example of how great he was, in his rookie year, Blue was 24-8, with a 1.82 E.R.A. and 24 complete games. He won the Most Valuable Player and Cy Young awards. He was the toast of baseball, so much so that the owner of the team o ered him $2,000 if he would legally change his name to “True.” Blue declined because he was named after his dad. He insisted that his jersey bare the name VIDA on his back to honor his father. A few weeks ago, the A’s celebrated the 50th anniversary of their championship team and invited Vida to attend. Seeing this great athlete walk tentatively, with the aid of a cane, to join his teammates on the eld reminded me that life’s journey is often cruel. Not surprisingly, Blue passed away May 6, at the age of 73. I will always remember this great baseball talent and the excitement and air he brought to the game. Joe Kapp was not a great football player, but he was a great leader. Kapp was drafted in the 18th round of the 1959 NFL draft. He ended up playing in the Canadian Football League. Kapp did so well that the Minnesota Vikings signed him in 1967. He rewarded his team by making them a winner, eventually taking them to the Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs in 1970. During that important game, Kapp badly injured his shoulder, but played on. Although Kapp’s team lost, one of his opponents, Jerry Mays, said this about him, “I hated to play against him. You felt his presence no matter where he was, on the sidelines or on the eld…He’s a sorry passer and really not a great quarterback, but he’s a great leader.” fi e following year, Kapp was traded to the then lowly Boston Patriots. He was o ered a “standard contract,” but refused to sign it. He successfully sued the N.F.L. for violating anti-trust laws and players’ rights. Kapp never received a penny, but his lawsuit paved the way for a free agency system. A lawyer for the players, Je rey Kessler, admitted being in awe of Kapp’s grit, determination, and leadership, remarking that, “he instilled that ght in the players.” Joe Kapp‘s life ended in an assisted living facility. He passed away May 8, from complications of dementia. fi ree heroes leave us JAMES MARTORANO MY PERSPECTIVE
PAGE 12 – YORKTOWN NEWS OPINION THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2023 MARTORANO FROM PAGE 11 When I was ready to enter the workplace after attending the Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, I did what other journalism majors were doing: send job-seeking letters to editors at newspapers around the country. ere is one thing I did that other, more circumspect, J-school students did not: limit all my inquiries to major city dailies. I got my comeuppance the day one of my classmates, who was managing editor of e Daily Orange campus newspaper, where I also worked, chastised me in front of the paper’s o ces after I told her there were no bites coming my way. “Bruce, you can’t expect to get an entry-level job right out of school at one of the country’s biggest newspapers. e usual career path is to start in a small town.” IT’S WHERE YOU START We’ve all heard the trope, “It’s not where you start, it’s where you nish.” e moral of this story is that it is also where you start that can later in uence where Ready to launch? Go south, young man and woman BRUCE APAR BRUCE THE BLOG SEE APAR PAGE 14 PERFECTION IS EFFORTLESS Order Now OmahaSteaks.com/GrillFaves5235 | 1.833.613.1482 Ask for your 8 FREE burgers with off er 73375STX Savings shown over aggregated single item base price. Limit 2. 8 free 5 oz. burgers will be sent to each shipping address that includes 73375. Free product(s) may be substituted. 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General relativity does not embrace any notion in which we can neatly t quantum mechanics. en, in 1959, Dr. Stanley Deser, along with two other physicists, Richard Arnowitt and Charles Misner, published a paper, now known as the ADM formalism (named for the initials of their last names), which provided a formula which they hoped would lay a foundation toward the always elusive quantum theory of gravity. Why was this important? It made general relativity equations useful in computer simulations, enabling scientists to investigate phenomena like black holes, and universe-shaking explosions from when stars collide. In short, their approach set the stage for truly revolutionary work. Despite his success, Deser was not satis ed and, instead of resting on his laurels, he kept exploring. en, in 1976, he teamed up with another group of physicists and emerged with another earth-shattering breakthrough: a theory of “super gravity.” is theory combined the principles of supersymmetry and general relativity. It brings together gravity and the other recognized fundamental forces of electromagnetism, the weak nuclear force, and the strong nuclear force. Experiments using particle accelerators have yet to show evidence of the particles to which Deser’s theory of “super gravity” alludes, however the theory has yet to be disproven. Deser’s concept has been a key aspect of superstring theories, which attempt to provide a complete explanation of how this crazy universe works, overcoming what scientists consider shortfalls of the quantum theory. Deser always had an insatiable intellect. His family narrowly escaped France after Germany invaded in 1940. After some time in Portugal, his family settled in Brooklyn, where Stanley ourished. At 12, he was promoted to 10th grade. He graduated high school at 14. Eventually he studied at Harvard under the Nobel Prize Laureate Julian Schwinger. Deser’s death, at a hospital at 92, was announced by his daughter last month. Stanley Deser is one of my heroes because of his relentless, lifelong intellectual curiosity. He was never satis ed with the status quo. Until his death, he kept asking questions. By so doing, Deser provides us with a model of an unceasing search for the truth. ese three heroes provide palpable illustrations of lives of air, leadership, and intellectual curiosity. We can do worse than emulate the examples they set. Letters and Op-Ed Policy Letters to the editor and op-ed submissions may be edited. The views and opinions expressed in letters and op-eds are not necessarily those of Yorktown News or its affi liates. 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I’m not familiar with Bahai theology [the religion of a couple of the members], but as a Jew, I know that you all are practicing Tikkun Olam, which in Hebrew means the act of engaging with people in a way that seeks to repair the world. I truly hope that this is the beginning of a great relationship between the local paper and Race Amity. Wishing you all the best.” Unlike my productive meeting with Racy Amity, these days, unfortunately, people too often are brutal to one another. I witness the vitriol of the various local groups on social media. People on the left and the right are both guilty of this. It is simply sad if one can’t debate topics civilly without calling people names. Yes, this includes calling people racists because of some “dog whistle” one is convinced exists. It used to be that we called people racists – and legitimately so – for marching through a town with swastikas or white sheets. Now people are accused of being racists because they believe the pursuit of equity (equal outcomes) over equality (equal opportunities) is bad policy. If you want to debate this, debate this. But there are two negative results when people bandy the term “racist” in a cavalier way. 1. Accusing someone of being a racist shuts down conversation and presumes the ability to know what is in someone’s heart. 2. Cavalierly using the term “racist” reduces the impact of the word when there is a justiff ed reason for using it. We can’t continue like this and expect to survive as a nation. As much as any of us may ff nd beliefs harbored by some neighbors distasteful (or worse), we can’t allow that to spawn hatred. Both sides of the political spectrum are convinced the other side started it, but having sat through some marital therapy sessions (which I’m not ashamed to admit), I’ve learned that relational conffl ict is rarely about the content. It’s almost always about both listening and feeling heard, and the emotions associated with both. When I say that we can’t continue like this and expect to survive as a nation, I’m not suggesting there will be a civil war on a battleff eld. America is too large and our federal political system is too complex to ever repeat the exact history of the 1860s. But what I am suggesting is that if Americans feel unheard – and even hated – by the other side, and if they feel that the justice system in particular, which is supposed to be blind, favors the other side, then we will turn into a system where people obey the government, not out of some sense of civic duty, but solely out of compulsion. And what kind of society is that? I want to repeat again, because this bears repeating. It’s not about the content. It doesn’t matter whether or not you think your neighbor is a kook who believes in conspiracy theories. It should, however, matter to you that your neighbor feels the way he or she feels. We all have an obligation to reach out to those neighbors so they feel heard. Additionally, even if you are convinced that your neighbor believes the most vile things, aren’t all human beings worthy of being treated with some sense of value? ffi e pastor at my church (yes, I’m Jewish, but sometimes attend both synagogue and church) once rhetorically asked during a sermon whether a racist person should be turned away if he showed up one Sunday morning. His point was not that anyone should condone or tolerate racism. His point is that churches are in the business of providing a means for people to seek redemption, and casting people out with pitchforks may not be the proper response. Arguing and debate may not be the proper response either, especially when it comes to certain mediums. Years ago, I spent an inordinate amount of time debating acquaintances and strangers on Facebook. Ultimately, I stopped. For whatever reason, Facebook is just a toxic place to post anything political. I remain an observer, though, and it truly saddens me to witness some of the conversations on these local town pages. I seriously doubt much of what is said on Facebook would ever occur if the conversations took place over a cup of cofl ee or cocktail. Or in the case of Race Amity, our conversation took place over a box of cookies, which were yummy! I do think that the good folks over at the Race Amity organization (and other bridge-building organizations such as Braver Angels) have found the right approach to advance the cause of combating hate. And the approach is this: If you want to stop hate, stop hating. Race Amity Day Festival on June 11 Race Amity of Northern Westchester & Putnam (RANWP) presents this year’s annual Race Amity Day Festival at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 11, at Reis Park, 82 Primrose St., in Somers. The theme this year is “Equity Through Race Amity - Developing Just Relationships.” Come enjoy a potluck picnic, presentations, discussions, music and opportunities to renew old friendships and make new ones. All interested organizations and vendors are invited to table at the festival. For more information, contact raceamitynwpa@gmail. com.
PAGE 14 – YORKTOWN NEWS OPINION THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2023 you flnish. So, for a 2023 college graduate, where to start? First, some good news. According to personal-flnance specialist WalletHub, employers plan to hire almost 15% more graduates from the Class of 2023 than they did from the Class of 2022. at’s one of the data points in its new report, “2023’s Best & Worst Places to Start a Career.” WalletHub says it “compared more than 180 U.S. cities based on 26 key indicators of careerfriendliness. e data set ranges from the availability of entry-level jobs to monthly average starting salary to housing aordability.” FLORIDA FAVORED Among the top 10 best places to launch a career, the clear directive (updating Horace Greeley’s 19th Century exhortation to “Go west, young man”) is to go south. ree of the top 10 “Best Places to Start a Career” are in Florida. Living up to its street cred as “Hot ‘lanta,” Atlanta takes the top spot, with Orlando and Salt Lake City rounding out the top 3. e last two slots in the top 10 are the only places decidedly unsoutherly – Minneapolis and Pittsburgh. Among WalletHub’s “Worst Places to Start a Career,” the extreme coasts (that’s not a political statement – or perhaps it is) are not exactly flrst-job magnets, with places in New York (Yonkers and New York City) and California (three small-ish towns) occupying half of the bottom 10 spots. Also bringing up the rear as places where you shouldn’t bet big on starting a career are Newark, Detroit and North Las Vegas. TOP TO BOTTOM In some key Best vs. Worst matchups … • Austin, Texas, is home of the highest monthly average starting salary ($4,958), while there’s a chill in the air in Juneau, Alaska, with the lowest monthly starting salary ($1,685). • Columbia, Md., has the highest median annual household income ($104,886). e lowest ($33,329) belongs to Detroit. • Bragging rights for the highest workforce diversity go to Oxnard, Calif., while New Haven, Conn., has the lowest. • e lowest U.S. unemployment rate, says WalletHub, can be found in South Burlington, Vt., at a measly 1.5 percent. Detroit has the dubious distinction of highest unemployment rate (8.6 percent). “As of March 2023,” says David Earnhardt of the Career Center at University of North Carolina-Asheville, “there were still 9.5 million open positions in the U.S., and positions requiring a bachelor’s degree or lower make up more than 95 percent of occupations in the U.S. I remain quietly bullish on the entry-level jobs market for 2023.” P.S. My over-reaching for an entry-level job at a major-market newspaper wasn’t totally tone-deaf on my part, and didn’t totally fall on deaf ears where I applied. e Orlando Sentinel «ew me to its headquarters for a day-long tour and meetings with senior editors. It was looking good, I thought, until the hiring manager’s interest in me took a deep dive after he asked about the genealogy of my surname. (Make of that what you will.) With Orlando a no-go, I landed my flrst job, ironically, in the biggest media town of all, New York City. Bruce Apar is a journalist, community volunteer and actor, who can be seen in the title role of “Tuesdays with Morrie” on June 2 and 4 in Armonk. Admission is free. Info at armonkplayers.org. He can be reached at [email protected] or 914- 275-6887. APAR FROM PAGE 12 Two wakes at the Clark Funeral Home a week apart for two dierent friends the death of another friend a funeral e worst case of bronchitis since I was fourteen AND Politicians yelling at each other ousands dying in the Ukraine BUT e weather has been beautiful Many very old friends, old friends, and new friends are still with us My wonderful family is still intact I live in a wonderful neighborhood, town, and area of New York State My health will get better So Now, like Dante, I begin my ascent John F. McMullen is the Yorktown Poet Laureate. 2 Weeks in Hell JOHN F. MCMULLEN YORKTOWN POET LAUREATE Get Dad into America’s Largest Exclusive Whiskey Club He’s your VIP, so make him feel like one for Father’s Day and the rest of the year. Scan & use code “GIFTNOW” for a 5% discount. Excellent 6,408 reviews on TICKS ARE HERE. MOSQUITOS CAN BE DEADLY! CALL TODAY! ANTS • TERMITES • TICKS • MOSQUITOES SQUIRRELS • RACCOONS • BATS • MICE RATS • WASPS • BEES SPIDERS • MOLES • SKUNKS • BEDBUGS NEW SERVICE ONLY - ALL PEST AND WILDLIFE DON’T LIVE WITH ANY CRAWLING PESTS THIS SPRING & SUMMER. WE “ELIMINATE ‘EM! SpCB23 TERMITE ELIMINATION OR RODENT/BAT EXCLUSION
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PAGE 22 – YORKTOWN NEWS THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2023 BY MIKE SABINI CONTRIBUTING WRITER No. 2 Yorktown and No. 7 Lakeland/Panas’ rivalry is a personal one, especially for the Huskers’ Alex Scialdone. “It means everything to me. I always love playing Lakeland/ Panas because my whole family went there (to Lakeland); my cousins, my uncles, everyone. I always get so excited when we play Lakeland/Panas, and so does everyone else, because it’s a huge rivalry.” Host Yorktown came out huge in the rst half, jumping out to a 10-1 halftime lead, before holding o a valiant Rebels’ squad 13-7 in the quarter nals of the Section 1 Class B Tournament on a rainy Saturday (5/20). “We have been working on playing together as a team, and to just keep moving the ball and looking up to nd the open girl,” said Yorktown coach Heather Raniolo. “We did a really nice job doing that. We have multiple threats on the team. ey work together to nd each other, and it worked well.” Scialdone (3G) registered all four of her assists in the opening half. “We have been practicing a lot and we have great connections with everyone, we all get along so well,” she said. “So we know how each other plays and we are really excited to keep doing it.” Lakeland/Panas’ Brooke Pizzarello (3G) scored the nal goal of the rst half with less than a second remaining, which seemed to spur on the Rebels, who outscored the Huskers 6-3 after halftime. “ at we just cannot go out like this,” said Lakeland/Panas coach Leah DiSisto on what she told her team at halftime. “It could be the last game and they need to prove what they can do, what they are capable of. And that’s having each other’s backs to start playing as a team.” e Rebels took those words to heart. “After halftime, we realized that no matter the score, we were still in the game and we just could not give up, it’s Sectionals,” said Lakeland/Panas’ Isabel Kocaj. “Whether it’s our rst or last game of the season, we need to play hard and that’s what we did.” Kocaj did her part, scoring three times in the second half. “Mentally, I was very nervous coming in,” Kocaj said. “After halftime, I was like, my coaches are right, we are still in this, so I need to turn it up personally, and I need to get the ball and make some plays.” Lakeland/Panas cut the Huskers’ advantage to 12-6 on a goal by Pizzarello, but a goal by Scialdone, with the assist from Alison Passarella (1G), thwarted the Rebels’ momentum. “It was all because of Brie (Gaccino),” Scialdone said. “She caused a huge turnover and then Allie had a great look to me and that was it. But it was all really Allie and Brie who started that play.” Gianna Altimari (3G, 6 draw controls), So a Boucher (3G), Ava Cunneen (2G), Gaccino (1G, 1A), and Maggie Appelle (8 saves) produced for the Huskers (12-5). “ ey have the ght in them,” Raniolo said of her team. “Ever since, even last year, the goal has been to win the section nal. ey know in order to win that, you have to bring the heart and hustle to every play, and they brought that.” Clare Warren (1G), Maddie DiMirco (1A), Kaitlyn Wilkowski (1A), and Kaelen Sieja (8 saves) did the job for the Rebels, who have a bright future. “We do have a very young team (10 freshmen), so for a lot of these girls, it was their rst Sectionals,” said Kocaj, a junior. “ is de nitely gave them the opportunity to see what it’s like and how much pressure is on during this time. So after playing these two games, especially against two great teams, now they know what it’s like.” Lakeland/Panas (8-10) hosted and defeated No. 10 Clarkstown South 9-7 in the opening round of the tournament on Wednesday (5/17) at Walter Panas High School, led by Pizzarello (4G, 1A), Kocaj (3G), Warren (2G), Katelyn Kuney (1A), and Sieja (9 saves, including 200th for varsity career). YHS eliminates L/P in Sectionals Rivalry personal for Scialdone PHOTOS: ROB DIANTONIO Yorktown’s Sophia Boucher looks to get off a shot as Lakeland/Panas’ Lily Whippo pursues. Yorktown’s Gianna Altimari runs the offense while being pressured by Lakeland/Panas’ Brooke Pizzarello. Yorktown’s Sophia Boucher looks for a teammate as Lakeland/Panas’ Lily Whippo defends. Lakeland/Panas’ Maddie DiMirco heads across midfi eld while Yorktown’s Reese Bruno tries to keep up. GIRLS LACROSSE
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PAGE 24 – YORKTOWN NEWS SPORTS BY MIKE SABINI CONTRIBUTING WRITER Great pitching by freshman Nicole Mautone, who recorded her 200th varsity strikeout, and RBI singles from captains Amanda Cohen (2-4) and Ryleigh Melendez (2-4) gave host No. 6 Lakeland a 2-0 lead through ve innings, but No. 11 Eastchester rallied for an 8-2 victory in the opening round of the Section 1 Class A Tournament on ursday (5/18). “ey (Cohen and Melendez) are two veteran players, two of our older players, two of our more experienced players,” said Lakeland coach Steve Fallo. “ey came up with clutch hits at the right time, to give us a 2-0 lead. Give all the credit in the world to Eastchester, they battled back, they executed when they had to. Our inexperience showed in the late innings, and they deserved to win. Nicole pitched great for us. We just didn’t generate enough runs.” Cohen put the Hornets (15-6) up 1-0 in the rst with a two-out single down the right-eld line, driving in seventh grader Liliana Aguirre (1-2, walk, stolen base), who reached base with a bunt single. Melendez gave the Hornets a 2-0 lead in the fth, with a oneout single to left eld, bringing home senior Nikole Langan (2- 3), who singled. “I was feeling the emotions,” Melendez said. “I wanted to do better for my team. I was not hitting well at rst, so I was just looking for my pitch and when she gave it to me, I took what I could get and hit it.” Mautone was spectacular through ve innings, shutting down the Eagles to just one hit and walk. “All my pitches were working, I had good location on them,” she said. Highlighting Mautone’s eort was her recording a strikeout, the second of ve for the game, which was her 200th on the Lakeland varsity. “It felt great. I worked really hard for it.” Fallo concurred. “It’s exciting for her. She’s pitched every game this year. She’s been our pitcher. Last year, she pitched half the games, so she’s experienced. She’s only going to get better. To have 200 Ks as a freshman is impressive.” Hitting spots was a big reason for Mautone’s pitching through the fth inning, according to Fallo. “She had control of all her pitches. en a couple of walks, a passed ball, things happened. A key hit here, a key hit there, they executed their bunts, and we didn’t execute defensively. at’s what it came down to.” Eastchester began getting those key hits in the sixth inning, where it scored four times, before adding four more runs in the seventh, to go up 8-2. Melendez would not go down without a ght though, as she got a one-out single in the seventh. “It felt really good to get on base,” she said. “I didn’t want to make an out. We were down 8-2. It’s hard because it’s my last game, so I really wanted to do good for my team in my last at-bat.” While Lakeland didn’t come back to win, Melendez said the season as a whole was an amazing experience. “I had an impact on these girls, they tell me all the time. I felt like I have been a good captain. To bring them this far, means a lot to me. It’s very special.” One of the things that made the season special for Lakeland was the valuable experience the underclassmen got. “It helped me because I was able to get experience pitching against good hitters, learning where to pitch the ball to them,” Mautone said. Sophomore Maddy Panos, freshmen Taryn Bruno and Jenna Yazzetti, eighth grader Gianna Santini, and seventh graders Arianna DeEsso (1-3, stolen base) and Ava Sabatello also made-up Lakeland’s sectional roster. “It’s huge,” Fallo said of Lakeland’s experience of hosting a sectional game. “Anytime you are playing a sectional game, for any player, especially seventh graders, eighth graders, and ninth graders, it’s going to benet us down the line when we get older and more experienced.” Mautone records 200th strikeout The Hornets’ Liliana Aguirre heads home. SOFTBALL Lakeland’s great season ends THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2023 Maddy Panos connects with a pitch. Lakeland shortstop Amanda Cohen catches a pop up. PHOTOS: ROB DIANTONIO Taryn Bruno lays down a bunt for the Hornets.
THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2023 SPORTS YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 25 Russell Girolamo Jr. Stephanie Girolamo Burke Jennifer Thorp Auto | Home | Business | Life (914) 962-9777 www.girolamoagency.com 60 YEARS IN BUSINESS EST. + 1962 Russell Girolamo Jr. Stephanie Girolamo Burke Jennifer Thorp Auto | Home | Business | Life (914) 962-9777 www.girolamoagency.com 60 YEARS IN BUSINESS EST. + 1962 BY MIKE SABINI CONTRIBUTING WRITER Yorktown’s Jack Duncan is an attackman on this year’s Husker boys lacrosse squad, which earned the No. 1 seed in the Section 1 Class B Tournament. Duncan is one of Yorktown’s senior captains, along with Justin Meyreles. He has played varsity lacrosse for four years, including last season, when he was named AllLeague as a junior. HOW OLD WERE YOU WHEN YOU STARTED PLAYING LACROSSE AND WHAT GOT YOU STARTED? I was ve years old and attended Victory Camp at Sports Barn with Coach Dave Marr. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT BEING ON THE LACROSSE TEAM AT YORKTOWN? ere are so many things that I appreciate about being part of Yorktown lacrosse, but having my brother, Conor Duncan, on the squad with me is what I’m most grateful for. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PREGAME RITUAL THAT YOU SHARE WITH YOUR TEAMMATES? Our pre-game team dinners are always fun and have been a great way to build team camaraderie. WHO HAS BEEN YOUR BIGGEST ROLE MODEL OVER THE YEARS AND WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED FROM THEM? My dad. He has led by example, teaching me that life is about showing up and giving 110 percent in everything you do, with no excuses. TELL US ONE THING ABOUT YOURSELF THAT NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW. When I’m not shooting on a cage, or working on my game, I’m on the water shing. DO YOU PLAN TO CONTINUE TO PLAY LACROSSE IN COLLEGE? Yes, I will be playing at Union College in Schenectady. DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU WANT TO STUDY IN COLLEGE? I plan on studying economics and I’m hoping to pursue a career in nance. WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE COLLEGE ATHLETE? Justin Guterding, who was a star attackman for Duke. I grew up watching and studying his game, and learned so much from him. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MUSIC TO LISTEN TO WHILE WARMING UP FOR A GAME? Country music. IF YOU COULD HAVE ONE SUPERPOWER, WHAT WOULD IT BE? e ability to y so I can go on vacation at a moment’s notice. IF YOU COULD PICK ONE PLACE TO VISIT ON VACATION THAT YOU HAVE NEVER BEEN TO, WHERE WOULD YOU GO? Montana. I would love to sh at their amazing lakes and streams. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE FOOD TO EAT AFTER A GAME? Grilled chicken and rice. BEST PLACE TO EAT IN YORKTOWN? Pappous Greek Kitchen. e owners make excellent food, and they take great care of their customers. WHAT’S THE GO-TO APP ON YOUR PHONE? TikTok. It’s a great mental distraction and makes me laugh. FOR A YOUNG ATHLETE GROWING UP IN THE YORKTOWN DISTRICT, WHAT WOULD YOU TELL THEM ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE OF BEING PART OF THE LACROSSE TEAM? Lacrosse is a terri c sport. If you have solid stick skills, study, and develop a high lax IQ, you can become a very productive player. YAC (Yorktown Athletic Club) is a great organization that helps you develop these skills as a youth player. ere’s a legacy about this program that we respect and work hard to continue. So, when you are fortunate enough to step on that Charlie Murphy Field, you feel the energy of all those who came before you. We also really appreciate our dedicated fans that show up year after year, like Mark Crum. YHS attackman headed to Union College Yorktown’s Jack Duncan made AllLeague in his junior campaign. FILE PHOTO: ROB DIANTONIO ATHLETE jackSPOTLIGHT duncan
PAGE 26 – YORKTOWN NEWS SPORTS THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2023 BY MIKE SABINI CONTRIBUTING WRITER LAKELAND GIRLS FLAG FOOTBALL (14-2-1) Lakeland 6, Panas 0 Saturday, May 20 (Lakeland High School) Lakeland freshman Samantha Del Ponte, on a fourth and 19, scored on a touchdown run with 9:21 remaining to give the No. 2 Hornets a thrilling 6-0 victory against sister school, rival No. 3 Walter Panas, in the semi- nals of the Section 1 Division II Tournament. “We all knew today’s game was going to be tough against Panas, so we worked as a team to win,” Del Ponte said. “Even though I scored the touchdown, it was also everyone on the eld that helped me score the touchdown. I just saw the opening and did what I do best: run. Scoring a touchdown and celebrating with my team on our home turf is the best feeling ever.” Lakeland senior Samantha Moscati said that winning the game meant everything to her as well as her teammates. “Going into the game, there were a couple challenges with certain players being hurt or not being able to make it. Knowing this, everyone had to step up to the plate and play harder than ever before. I felt like we stayed motivated and delivered an exceptional win on our home turf against one of our rivals.” Moscati (7 tackles), Del Ponte (6 tackles), Haley Santucci (4 tackles), Laura MacDonald (3 tackles), Grace Nugent (3 tackles), Mia Lucia (2 tackles), Maria Russo (2 tackles), and Caroline Leonard (tackle) stepped up on defense for the Hornets. “Defensively, we were able to shut out Panas, essentially because of the amount of studying we did on its oense,” Moscati said. “We knew their formations and what plays would come from them. Our team did a great job at watching for deep passes and being able to disrupt those plays. And up-front, Laura MacDonald and I worked very well together.” It was that defensive eort that enabled the Hornets to come out with the victory in the pouring rain. “I can only give credit to the girls,” said Lakeland coach PJ Nyberg. “ey all stepped up and absolutely balled out. In the wise words of Bear Bryant, ‘Offense wins games, defense wins championships.’” YORKTOWN BASEBALL (12- 10) Yorktown 6, Clarkstown North 4 Monday, May 15 (Yorktown High School) After No. 9 Clarkstown North went up 4-0 with four runs in the fourth, No. 8 Yorktown rallied by scoring two runs in its half of the fourth, a run in the fth, and three runs in the sixth to earn a 6-4 victory against the Rams in the opening round of the Section 1 Class A Tournament. “Our team was able to rally against Clarkstown North when we started to bring the energy. We have each other’s backs, and when we play as a team, I do not think anybody can beat us,” said Yorktown’s Dylan Koch. Koch (2-4, run, double, stolen base), Brian White (2-4, 2 runs, double, stolen base), Joe Carucci (2-3, run, 2 RBI), Nick Pace (2-3, run), Jason Douglas (1-2), AJ Solla (1-3, run, RBI), Cole Haddock (walk), Derek Patrissi (1-3, 2 RBI, double, 5 innings, 3 hits, 3 earned runs, 3 walks,10 strikeouts), and Jack Esposito (win, 1.2 innings, 0 runs, 0 hits, 0 walks, 3 strikeouts) propelled the Huskers to the victory. Panas 4, Yorktown 0 Wednesday, May 17 (Walter Panas High School) Walter Panas’ Jackson DiLorenzo (12 strikeouts, walk), threw a no-hitter and hit two home runs in the top-seeded Panthers’ 4-0 victory against Yorktown. LAKELAND BASEBALL (8-14) Pelham 3, Lakeland 1 Monday, May 15 (Pelham Memorial High School) No. 18 Lakeland fell to No. 2 Pelham 3-1 in the rst round of the Section 1 Class A Tournament, paced by Ramzi Done (5 innings, 2 earned runs, 6 hits, 3 strikeouts), Dom Toscano (2-3, 2 doubles), and Anthony Sabatello (RBI). YORKTOWN SOFTBALL (9-13) John Jay-EF 11, Yorktown 1 Monday, May 15 (Yorktown High School) Adrianna Albano (2-4), Bella Gomes (2-3), Eva Destito (1- 3), and Kate Brown (1-3, IP, 3 strikeouts) led Yorktown in its 11-1 loss to John Jay-East FishDel Ponte gets game-winning TD LHS beats rival Panas in playoffs Lakeland’s Samantha Moscati brings the pressure. PHOTO: ROB DIANTONIO PHOTO: ROB DIANTONIO Lakeland’s Samantha Del Ponte looks to shake a defender. VARSITY ROUNDUP SEE ROUNDUP PAGE 27 PHOTO: CHRIS SMAJLAJ
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Yorktown 19, Sleepy Hollow 4 Wednesday, May 17 (Yorktown High School) No. 15 Yorktown defeated No. 18 Sleepy Hollow 19-4 in the out-bracket round of the Section 1 Class A Tournament, ignited oensively by Albano (1-3, 3 walks, run, 2 RBI), Sophia Reilly (1-2, 3 runs, 2 RBI, walk), Gomes (2-4, 2 runs, walk), Destito (2-4, 3 runs, 3 RBI, walk), Alyssa McEniry (1-2, run, RBI, walk), Sienna Katzenburg (2 runs, walk), Julia Centofanti (2 RBI, walk), Kaitlyn Riordan (3-5, 2 runs, 3 RBI), Jax Valle (run, RBI, walk), Vittoria Milizia (1-1, run, RBI, 3 walks), Katie Piehler (hit), and Brown (hit). “Yesterday, we had one of the best oensive games of the season,” Destito said. “We worked the count well and fought when we had to.If someone didn’t get a hit, the team would have their back and hit for them. We made adjustments quickly from pitch-to-pitch and at bat-tobat. is is something we have been striving for all season and it showed tremendously yesterday. We kept stringing together hits and worked in walks when we needed to. It was a great production oensively for us.” Doing the job on the mound were Brown (win, 4 innings, 5 strikeouts) and Gomes (2 innings, strikeout). Harrison 7, Yorktown 1 Thursday, May 18 (Harrison High School) Yorktown lost to No. 2 Harrison 7-1 in the opening round of the Section 1 Class A Tournament, led by Albano (hit), McEniry (hit), Milizia (hit), Piehler (RBI single), and Brown (6 innings, 3 strikeouts). YORKTOWN BOYS LACROSSE (10-6) Yorktown 15, Wappingers 3 Tuesday, May 16 (Roy C. Ketcham High School) Yorktown ended its regular season by beating Wappingers 15-3 to garner the No. 1 seed in the Section 1 Class B Tournament. ey were paced by Aidan Boyle (4G, 2A), Jack Duncan (3G, 3A), Ryan Vogel (2G, 3G), Andrew Weissman (3G), Justin Meyreles (1G, 1A), Connor Fastiggi (1G), Dylan DelVecchio (1G), Gianluca Marchini (1A), Chad Bowen (14 face-os won), Hunter Mezzatesta (2 saves), and Sam Brown (save). “We’re super excited that we got the No. 1 seed, especially after how hard we have been working,” Duncan said. LAKELAND/PANAS BOYS LACROSSE (7-9, 4-0) Lakeland/Panas 9, Hen Hud 6 Tuesday, May 16 (Hendrick Hudson High School) Led by Justin Stabile (3G, 1A), omas Kuney (3G), Michael Pisacreta (3A), Will Moore (2G), Oban Rader (2A), Anthony Farroni (1G), Kyle Gallagher (1A), KC Bryan (10 saves) and Anthony Farroni (15/18 faceos), Lakeland/Panas defeated Hendrick Hudson 9-6 to clinch the League H title, on the last day of the regular season. “It meant a lot to us as a program because last year we were not able to achieve the league title, so this is a great step forward,” Stabile said. ROUNDUP FROM PAGE 26 PHOTOS: ROB DIANTONIO Lakeland’s Caroline Leonard battles through traffic while Samantha Moscati blocks in semifinal win over Panas. Laura MacDonald looks to escape a trio of Panas defenders. PHOTO: CHRIS SMAJLAJ
PAGE 28 – YORKTOWN NEWS LEISURE THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2023 To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle! For puzzle solutions, please see theparamountrehab.com CLUES ACROSS 1. Wear away by friction 7. Insecticide 10. Elicited a secret vote 12. Beef 13. Disagreement 14. __ Crawford, supermodel 15. Jeweled headdress 16. Digits 17. Trillion hertz 18. Snap up 19. Classical portico 21. Residue after burning 22. Large integers 27. Free agent 28. Where ballplayers work 33. Blood type 34. Scottish city 36. Google certification (abbr.) 37. Serbian monetary unit 38. Make a sudden surprise attack on 39. Wood or metal bolt 40. Relaxing attire 41. Famed neurologist 44. Dullish brown fabrics 45. Member of ancient Jewish sect 48. Griith, Rooney 49. Lawmakers 50. Government lawyers 51. The arch of the foot CLUES DOWN 1. Nonflowering aquatic plant 2. Britpop rockers 3. National capital 4. Consumed 5. The habitat of wild animals 6. Sun up in New York 7. Cygnus star 8. Male parents 9. Talk to you (abbr.) 10. A place to clean oneself 11. Southwestern US state 12. South Korean idol singer 14. Pirate 17. Pituitary hormone (abbr.) 18. Mistake 20. Promotions 23. Prepares 24. Partner to flowed 25. State lawyer 26. Patti Hearst’s captors 29. Pound 30. Electronic data processing 31. Sports player 32. Treats with contempt 35. Apprehend 36. Excessively talkative 38. Highways 40. Ribosomal ribonucleic acid 41. College organization for males 42. Any customary observance or practice 43. Employee stock ownership plan 44. Male parent 45. The 23rd letter of the Greek alphabet 46. Female bird 47. Autonomic nervous system Hiking and camping opportunities heat up when the weather warms. Come summer, individuals feel compelled to load up their campers or pack their tents and enjoy some forested paradise. Meals are a consideration when camping. Certainly frankfurters or sandwiches can get you by in a pinch, but for avid campers, it helps to have a more diverse array of recipes at the ready, which can really enhance the camping experience. Consider this recipe “Slow-Cooked Pulled Pork” courtesy of “ e New Trailside Cookbook” (A Fire y Book) by Kevin Callan and Margaret Howard. Slow-Cooked Pulled Pork Serves 8 Sauce 1 cup chili sauce 1/3 cup Dijon or grainy mustard 1/3 cup liquid honey 2 tablespoons chili powder 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons paprika 2 large cloves garlic, minced 2 cups sliced onions 3 to 4 pounds frozen pork shoulder roast, thawed after roast 2 cups chopped apples Large ciabatta rolls, onion or crusty buns, mashed potatoes, or rice At home: Mix together the chili sauce, mustard, honey, chili powder, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, paprika, and garlic. Store in a tightly sealed container or freeze for longer storage. At camp: Place onions in the bottom of a Dutch oven. Thaw pork, place over onions; top with apples. Pour sauce over meat and apples. Cover and cook on medium heat for 4 hours or until meat is tender and starts to fall apart. Remove meat from oven and place on a large plate. Using two forks, shred meat along its length. Stir meat back into sauce. Serve on rolls, or as desired. Hiking and camping opportuExpand your campsite culinary repertoire
THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2023 YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 29 call (914) 242-7433. Anyone wishing to volunteer for Rideconnect may do so by emailing Marietta Manoni at mmanoni@ fsw.org Chronic Pain Support Group Research tells us that 50 million Americans live with chronic pain, or pain that lasts most days or every day for three months or more. Of this group, 20 million experience high-impact chronic pain, or pain that interferes with basic functioning and activities of daily living. Pain is the number one reason that Americans access the health care system, and costs the nation up to $635 billion each year in medical treatments, disability payments, and lost productivity. Support groups provide a forum for those with pain to gain support and learn about ways to manage pain and progress from patient to person. is group takes place over Zoom every other week. For more information, please call Ted Bloch at 914-552-6281 or email him at tednbloch@ gmail.com. All conversations are kept strictly condential. GREEN FROM PAGE 7 Letters and Op-Ed Policy Letters to the editor and op-ed submissions may be edited. The views and opinions expressed in letters and op-eds are not necessarily those of Yorktown News or its affiliates. Submissions must include a phone number and address for verification. Not all letters and op-eds will necessarily be published. Letters and opeds which cannot be verified or are anonymous will not be published. Please send your submissions to the editor by e-mail at yorktownnews@ halstonmedia.com. For more information, call the editor at 914-302-5628. Editorial Submissions Press releases and photos should be submitted to Yorktown News by the Thursday before the next publication date. Submissions can be emailed to yorktownnews@ halstonmedia.com or mail it to Yorktown News, 118 N. Bedford Road, Suite 100, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. Send a selfaddressed stamped envelope if you’d like your photo returned. PUBLIC NOTICE To: All Persons Subject Matter: Public Access to Yorktown Heights Fire District Records Authority: Public Officers Law Article 6, Freedom of Information Law Date: January 10, 2023 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Freedom of Information Law gives every person the right of access to certain public records created and/or maintained by the Yorktown Heights Fire District. The YORKTOWN HEIGHTS FIRE DISTRICT has adopted Regulations governing when, where and how you can see and secure a copy of the Fire District records available to the public under this Statute. According to these Regulations, records can be requested, seen and copied at the offices maintained by the Record Access Office of the YORKTOWN HEIGHTS FIRE DISTRICT, Jeanmarie Klaus, District Secretary, at 334 Underhill Avenue Suite 4B, Yorktown Heights, New York (914) 962- 5561 ext. 2. The Records Access Officer will provide you with a copy of these Regulations and help you to exercise your right to access. If you are denied access to a record, you may appeal pursuant the Statute and Regulations directly to the Board of Fire Commissioners by contacting Commissioner Charles Moseman, Chairman of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the YORKTOWN HEIGHTS FIRE DISTRICT, at P.O. Box 81, Yorktown Heights, New York 10598. PUBLIC NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held by the Planning Board of the Town of Yorktown in the Senior Nutrition Center at the Albert A. Capellini Community & Cultural Center, 1974 Commerce Street, New York 10598 on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 7:00 pm for the Underhill Farms project. Please note, the public should use the rear entrance next to the Yorktown Stage to enter the building. Application by Underhill Soundview LLC, proposes to construct a mixed-use development consisting of 80 condominium units including: 48 townhouses, a 32-unit 55+ senior restricted condominium building, and a mixed-use building consisting of 68 apartments and 15,600 square feet of retail/office space that includes 8,100 square foot of new retail space in addition to the reuse of the Underhill Farmhouse. The development will preserve the existing historic Farmhouse structure incorporating it into the development. All accessory structures are proposed to be removed. The project includes stormwater improvements, wetland mitigation, tree removal and mitigation, parking, and recreational amenities as shown on submitted plans titled, “MultiUse Development Known As Underhill Farms,” 16 sheets, prepared by Site Design Consultants, and dated June 22, 2020, and last revised May 8, 2023. In addition, roadway improvements are proposed for Underhill Avenue and intersection improvements are proposed for the NYS Route 118 and Underhill Avenue intersection. These improvements are shown on plans titled, “Future Intersection Improvement Plan,” 2 sheets, prepared by Maser Consulting, dated January 5, 2021, and last revised April 11, 2023. The site is located at the address 370 Underhill Avenue, Yorktown Heights, New York, also known as Section 48.06, Block 1, Lot 30 on the Town of Yorktown Tax Map, and consists of 13.78 acres in the R1-40 zoning district. On February 22, 2022, the request for authorization to apply the standards pursuant to Town Code Chapter 300, Article XXXI, Planned Design District Overlay Zones, Section § 300-250 through § 300-255 was granted by the Town Board. If any interested members of the public would like to provide comments on this application, written comments can be provided to the Board by mail sent to the Planning Department at 1974 Commerce Street, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 or by email to [email protected]. Submitted written comments received on or before June 8, 2023, will be given to the Planning Board in advance of the meeting. The above listed plans and additional documents may be viewed on the Town’s website: https://www.yorktownny.org/planning/underhill-farms. Please do not hesitate to call the Planning Department at 914-962-6565 with questions or for more information. ALL PERSONS INTERESTED in the above matter may appear before the Board in person, by agent or attorney and will be heard before any final determination is made. BY ORDER OF THE PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF YORKTOWN, NEW YORK RICHARD FON CHAIRPERSON Notice of Formation of Soliman Insurance Agency LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2020- 12-21. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to Stephen N. Soliman: 470 Mamaroneck Ave Suite 205 White Plains NY 10605. Purpose: Any lawful purpose Notice of Formation of Westchester Rolling Video Games LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2023-04-08. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to United States Corporation Agent, Inc: 7014 13th Avenue Suite 202 Brooklyn NY 11228. Purpose: Any lawful purpose Notice of Formation of GenStones LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2022-10-11. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to United States Corporation Inc.: 1704 13th Ave. Suite 202 Brooklyn NY 11228. Purpose: Any lawful purpose Notice of Formation of Providence Rose Holistics, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2023- 05-09. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to Rosemarie Cecere: 1205 New Road Shrub Oak NY 10588. Purpose: Any lawful purpose Notice of Formation of Studio Botts Interiors LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2023- 03-08. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to Studio Botts Interiors LLC: 139 Red Mill Road Cortlandt Manor NY 10567. Purpose: Any lawful purpose Notice of Formation of PAB Reading & Abstract Services, LLC. 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SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: Alyson Luiso 27 Rose Ave Harrison, NY 10528 Purpose: all lawful PUBLIC NOTICE RESOLVED that the regular meeting dates for 2023 of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Yorktown Heights Fire District shall meet at Station #2, Locksley Road, on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m., except for the month of December which will be held the third Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm, and as otherwise prescribed by law, and in the event a regular meeting date falls on a holiday, then the meeting shall be held the next succeeding evening, or on such other date as may be determined, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that special meetings shall be called and held in conformance with Section 62 of the Town Law and Article 7 of the Public Officers Law. In providing this notice we are complying with Article 7 of the Public Officers Law relating to open meetings. Jeanmarie Klaus Secretary Yorktown Heights Fire District PUBLIC NOTICE RESOLVED that the regular meeting dates for 2023 of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Yorktown Heights Fire District shall meet at Station #2, Locksley Road, on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m., except for the month of December which will be held the third Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm, and as otherwise prescribed by law, and in the event a regular meeting date falls on a holiday, then the meeting shall be held the next succeeding evening, or on such other date as may be determined, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that special meetings shall be called and held in conformance with Section 62 of the Town Law and Article 7 of the Public Officers Law. In providing this notice we are complying with Article 7 of the Public Officers Law relating to open meetings. Jeanmarie Klaus Secretary Yorktown Heights Fire District PUBLIC NOTICE RESOLVED that the regular meeting dates for 2023 of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Yorktown Heights Fire District shall meet at Station #2, Locksley Road, on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m., except for the month of December which will be held the third Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm, and as otherwise prescribed by law, and in the event a regular meeting date falls on a holiday, then the meeting shall be held the next succeeding evening, or on such other date as may be determined, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that special meetings shall be called and held in conformance with Section 62 of the Town Law and Article 7 of the Public Officers Law. In providing this notice we are complying with Article 7 of the Public Officers Law relating to open meetings. 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THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2023 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 31 fi e three sisters who own Lorese Salon — Kathy Cantamessa, Julianne McKenna and Loretta Ellian — celebrated the grand opening last fi ursday at their new location at 363 Downing Drive in Yorktown Heights. Lorese Salon relocated across the street from their previous establishment. fi e sisters have owned the salon for 25 years, but it has been in business for 42 years in total. Jay Gussak represented the Yorktown Chamber of Commerce. Town Supervisor Tom Diana and Councilman Ed Lachterman were also on hand for the celebration. Lachterman is also a member of the chamber board and brought his Ice Cream Emergency truck. For more information about Lorese Salon, call 914- 245-3733. Silver anniversary celebrated at new location PHOTOS COURTESY OF TINA BEYRER The owners of Lorese Salon in Yorktown Heights celebrated the grand opening of their new location. Sisters Kathy Cantamessa, Julianne McKenna and Loretta Ellian own Lorese Salon. Yorktown Chamber of Commerce 2010 Organization of the Year November 29, 1987-March 21, 2003 MAY WE STAND AS TALL AS HE DID in memory of Our 20th Year Proudly Supporting Community Recreation and Education HARRISON APAR Standing three feet tall due to a rare dwarfism, as a featured speaker at his middle school graduation, Harrison told classmates... ‘Dreams Do Not Come Easily, But If You Stretch Enough, Nothing Is Out of Reach’ Facebook.com/HarrisonAparFoundation [email protected] • 914.275.6887 P.O. Box 1383, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit incorporated in the State of New York WHY DO WE ADVERTISE IN HALSTON MEDIA’S LOCAL NEWSPAPERS? TO ADVERTISE WITH US, CALL BRETT FREEMAN AT (845) 208-8151 “Reaching our local neighborhood customers is exactly why we chose Halston Media. Everyone loves the local news. Living in the area as well as owning a business makes it easy to understand why we ‘advertise local’. Halston Media is definitely our best bang for the buck.” John Barile Owner, Sam’s Ceramic & Tile LORESE SALON
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