HEALTH & WELLNESS 22 CLASSIFIEDS 31 LEISURE 25 FOX TRACKS 2 OPINION 10 OSF HORSE SHOW 15 OBITIARIES 7 Chamber of Commerce pg 3 HONOREES VOL.3 NO. 2 PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID WEST CALDWELL, NJ PERMIT #992 MAY 9 – JUNE 5, 2024 Visit News.HalstonMedia.com for the latest news. BY TOM WALOGORSKY EDITOR Ahead of the budget vote and Board of Education election on May 21, the Bedford Central School District (BCSD) received some good news with the full restoration of nearly $1.6 million in Foundation Aid and an additional 5% boost in total school aid. New York State Senators Pete Harckham and Shelley Mayer and Assemblymember Chris Burdick made the announcement during a press conference at Fox Lane High School on Thursday, May 2, alongside BCSD officials. “I am proud to join Senator Pete Harckham, Assemblymember Chris Burdick, and the Bedford Central School District community to celebrate that together, we were able to restore almost $1.6 million in Foundation Aid to the district,” said Senator Shelley Mayer, chair of the Senate Education Committee. “Together with the hard work of parents, teachers, school board members, superintendents, and advocates, we rejected the Governor’s original budget proposal to eliminate the ‘save harmless’ provision and ensure that Bedford schools will not lose state funding in the coming year.” The announcement followed the enacting of the FY2024-2025 State Budget, where the legislature rejected the Governor’s elimination of “Hold Harmless,” a budgetary guideline that ensures school districts do not receive less in Foundation Aid than the previous year. In the new budget, the Legislature restored funding cuts and increased Foundation Aid funding statewide over last year by $934 million. While the Executive’s proposed FY2024- 2025 budget grew to $233 billion, a 4.3% increase from last year, six school districts from Senate District 40, including Bedford, Katonah-Lewisboro, Croton-Harmon, North Salem and Yorktown, were to receive less school aid than from the previous year. Nine out of the 19 school districts in District 40 were to receive less Foundation Aid. The Bedford Central School District enrolls 3,500 students and would have lost 12% of its total school aid and 30.5% of its Foundation Aid. “This was a matter of recognizing equity and excellence, for which I thank my legislative colleagues,” added Senator Pete Hackham. “There is no good reason why high performing school districts with diverse student populations, like here in Bedford, should be penalized for doing everything right. For future state budgets we can revisit the funding formulas while making sure we maintain our support for districts statewide. But in doing so, let’s prioritize our commitments to ensuring the best educational opportunities possible for all, because short-changing our students can never be an option.” The BCSD will now receive $9,800,468 in total school aid in the FY2024-2025 State Budget, a $464,515 or 5% increase from the previous year, and see the complete restoration of Foundation Aid. “I am delighted that in a major team effort with educators, parents, residents, and our colleagues in the Legislature, we successfully pushed back on the proposed cuts in education,” said Assemblymember Chris Burdick. “I applaud our community for its efforts in contacting the Governor’s office and pressing for full restoration of the funds. This victory is vitally important to maintaining the high quality of our public schools and holding down property taxes. We know there is work to be done, Foundation Aid restored at Bedford schools District readies for Board of Ed election SEE BCSD PAGE 26 Senator Pete Harckham speaking outside Fox Lane High School on May 2. PHOTO COURTESY OF OFFICE OF STATE SEN. PETE HARCKHAM / TOM STAUDTER Unlock the Power of Effective Marketing: See the Results for Yourself! 3 more properties off the market in record time, thanks to my strategic marketing approach. My proven techniques ensure maximum exposure and top dollar for your home. Don’t settle for average results – trust in my expertise to deliver exceptional outcomes every time.Ready to sell your property? Let’s make your success story the next headline. Contact me today! #UGottaHaveHope HOPEMAZZOLA YOU’VE GOTTA HAVE HOPE Sales Vice President Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker cell: 914.714.0090 [email protected] hopemazzola.com MAZZOLA YOU’VE GOTTA HAVE HOPE 95 Katonah Ave | Katonah, NY 10536 Sold
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MAY 8 - JUNE 5, 2024 THE MT. KISCO-BEDFORD TIMES – PAGE 3 BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER The Mount Kisco Chamber of Commerce has unveiled its list of honorees for 2024. Citizen of the Year is Jean M. Farber; Business of the Year is Leonard Park Wines & Spirits; and Organization of the Year is Twigs Thriftree Shop of Northern Westchester Hospital. Jean Farber Farber has, the Chamber said, “a full and amazing resume, one that showcases exactly who Jean is – a consummate volunteer and advocate to the entire Mount Kisco community. She served for 10 years on the Village Board, three of them as deputy mayor. Farber is also a founding member of the Mount Kisco Arts Council, treasurer of the Mount Kisco Historical Society, member of the League of Women Voters, vice president of the Glassbury Court Homeowner’s Association’s board of directors, and an associate real estate broker with Houlihan Lawrence. Past honors include the Italian American Club of Northern Westchester’s Woman of the Year in 2019, and a 2022 Woman of Distinction award which was given by Assemblyman Chris Burdick. Farber was born and raised in Nashville, Tenn. She was the editor of her high school newspaper, served on the Council of High School Editors in Nashville, and studied broadcast journalism at the University of Florida in Gainesville. After living in New York City, she moved to Bedford and later to Mount Kisco. She and her husband, Irving, have two children, Lauren and Brian, and twin 7-year-old grandchildren. “What a full and beautiful life!” the Chamber said in its announcement, congratulating Farber on “this well-deserved honor.” Saying she was overwhelmed by being named Citizen of the Year, Farber added: “Looking back at the list of people who’ve had this honor before, well it’s very humbling and very meaningful to be included. Leonard Park Wines & Spirits Also being saluted by the Chamber on Wednesday, May 15, are Jo-Ann and Rocco Larizza, owners of Leonard Park Wines & Spirits. The shop has “embraced the role of giving back to the community,” the Chamber said, noting that it regularly hosts wine tastings and donates the proceeds to both local and national causes. Recipients have included The Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer, Hurricane Sandy victims, Mount Kisco Little League, American Heart Association, and Magen David Adom, Israel’s national emergency medical, disaster, ambulance, and blood bank service. The Larizzas have donated gift baskets and the use of their wine room to several organizations in Mount Kisco and the Bedford Central School District. They have two grown children, Antonia and Dominic. The couple purchased the store in 1994 from Jo-Ann’s uncle, Sam Bueti, and ran it with the help of his brother, her late dad, Tony Bueti, who had migrated to the United States with another brother, Rocco, when he was 17. She recalled that “Uncle Tony,” as folks called him, was also fondly known as “the old man behind the counter.” He always had a smile and kind words for customers and kept a stockpile of Dum-Dum lollipops to hand out to the little ones. Also born in Italy, Rocco Larizza admits to being a tad biased when it comes to his favorite vino’s country of origin. Jo-Ann was born and raised in Mount Kisco. The family feels “very honored, appreciative, and thankful” for the Chamber’s unexpected recognition. “We’re very fortunate to have been here for so long. The community’s been great to us,” Rocco Larizza said. Jo-Ann echoed that thought. “Little kids have walked in with their folks and now they’re coming in with children of their own,” she said, amazed at how fast three decades seem to have flown. “We’ve gotten to know so many people through the business. They’re more than patrons, they are family,” she said. Twigs Twigs, an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization, has been selling gently used donated goods out of a small white clapboard building at 449 Lexington Ave. for 60 years. On offer is everything from clothing, jewelry, and art to knickknacks, books, and furniture. It uses the proceeds to support various initiatives at Northern Westchester Hospital, including its Cancer Health and Wellness Center, the Ken Hamilton Caregivers Center, behavioral health, and the hospital’s new Maternal Child Health program. Twigs has so far donated $3.8 million to NWH and expects to hit the $4 million mark this month, according to its president, Deborah Coffino. Despite having to reduce the days and the hours it is open because of the pandemic, the shop has done remarkably well thanks to the generosity of folks in the community, she said, noting that revenues have been up 20 percent over the average of the past decade. The fact that Twigs has a say about what the hospital does with the money it donates is “a great source of pride,” Coffino told The Mount Kisco Bedford Times. Besides being a wonderful place to shop, Twigs is a great place to volunteer. “It’s like a family, a sisterhood,” she said of the mostly female team. “It’s so rewarding. It gives us all meaning and community.” The mission doesn’t end when the shop is closed. Many of the volunteers also get together to make layettes (newborn clothing and accessories) for mothers in need at NWH and “cough pillows” for post-surgical patients. “We are thrilled that our community partner, Twigs, received the Organization of the Year award from the Mount Kisco Chamber of Commerce,” said Northern Westchester Hospital’s executive director, Derek Anderson. Celebration The May 15 event will be held at the Mount Kisco Country Club. It starts at 6 p.m. and includes cocktails, dinner, the awards ceremony, an auction, and a raffle. The club is located at 10 Taylor Road in Chappaqua. Tickets can be purchased on the Chambers website, www.mtkiscochamber.com. For more information, call (914) 666-7525 or email [email protected]. The Chamber is located at 3 North Moger Ave., Mount Kisco, N.Y. Mount Kisco Chamber of Commerce names 2024 honorees Mount Kisco Chamber of Commerce 2024 honorees with MKCC president Matt Grasso, second from left are, left to right, Jean Farber (Citizen of year), Jane Fulton and Debra Coffino of Twigs, and Jo-ann Larizza, Rocco Larizza, Antonia Larizza. PHOTO COURTESY OF MOUNT KISCO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOME, AUTO, BUSINESS, LIFE & HEALTH 914-232-7750 www.forbesinsurance.com Spring Hill Kennels Great Kennel! Great People! Always Helping Others!
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PAGE 6 – THE MT. KISCO-BEDFORD TIMES MAY 8 - JUNE 5, 2024 Bedford Free Library Located at 32 Village Green, Bedford, NY 10506. For more information or to register for events, visit www.bedfordfreelibrary.org Stories, Songs & Surprises Thursdays, May 9, 16, 23, & 30, at 11:15 a.m. Join in for weekly Storytime in the Library with Mrs. Crummy! Tech Thursday with Charlie Thursdays, May 9, 16, 23, & 30, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sign up for a one on one session with Charlie and learn to download digital materials. Charlie will show you how to download an ebook or audiobook to your Kindle, iPad or iPhone or Android device. Please bring your device, library card and Apple and Amazon information. Westchester Bluegrass Club www.westchesterbluegrassclub.com Tony Furtado Trio Saturday, May 18 Tony has performed throughout the world at top venues and appeared at such prestigious music festivals as the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, High Sierra Music Festival, Jazz Aspen, Kerrville Folk Festival, Strawberry Music Festival, Winnipeg Folk Festival, Sisters Folk Festival, San Jose Jazz Festival and countless others. Tickets are $30. (6:30 p.m. doors/acoustic jam, 7:15 p.m. Open Mic, 8 p.m. show). Bedford Hills Free Library 26 Main St, Bedford Hills. 914-666-6472 For more information or to register for programs, visit www.bedfordhillsfreelibrary.org Books & BowWows Saturday, May 11, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Children learning to read share a few pages or show illustrations from a favorite book to Trixie the Labrador Retriever, a Pet Partners certified therapy dog accompanied by her owner. Walk-ins welcome. Virtual - Crafting a Memory Keepsake Saturday, May 18, from 10 to 11 a.m. Join a supportive community of people seeking to share their stories, recognize patterns in their interactions and habits, and reflect on their truth. This creative workshop encourages us to explore our lives through writing and other arts. Community Center of Northern Westchester 8th Annual Moms For Moms Drive Thru May 15 Please help local mothers who turn to CCNW for support by donating to their drive for diapers, wipes, baby food and period products! The Moms for Moms Drive has collected over 13,000 pounds of diapers and wipes over the last 7 years! Seeking donations of diapers (sizes 4,5 & 6), baby wipes, baby food, and period products. Drop your donations in person at the Center’s donation room at 84 Bedford Road in Katonah. For more information, visit www.communitycenternw. org or call 914-232-6572. CoveCare Center 2024 Annual Team Spelling Bee Wednesday, May 15, at 5:30 p.m. Please come out to support the community-based mental health and substance use services of CoveCare Center! The Bee is the perfect networking and teambuilding event where groups work together to come up with the correct spelling of words, advancing through more challenging rounds as the night progresses. It’s just fun and fundraising for a great cause. Three team trophies will be awarded! $50 per player, dinner included. To be held at Centennial Golf Club at 185 Simpson Road in Carmel. To TRACKS FROM PAGE 2 Cheers! Allison Eckhart, Maria Nikitiadis, Gloria Kerwar, Regina Elliott, MaryAnn Grieco and Susan Pence enjoying an evening at Mt. Kisco’s Ambleside Pub PHOTO: CAROL REIF SUBSCRIBE NOW SAVE20% www.theschoolhousetheater.org 914-473-7111 Your One-Stop Shop for Deck Building Materials Mahopac Railroad Tie Experts in Deck Lumber 911 Route 6, Mahopac, NY • 845-628-8111 • www.decklumber.com DECKING & RAILING SEE TRACKSPAGE 31
MAY 8 - JUNE 5, 2024 THE MT. KISCO-BEDFORD TIMES – PAGE 7 Bernadette Maguire Bernadette Maguire of Mount Kisco passed away on April 19, 2024, at the age of 86 after a brief illness. She lived a happy, full life surrounded by many people who loved her dearly. Bernadette was born in Blacklion, Glangevlin, Co Cavan, Ireland and was one of six children. After she emigrated to this country, she joined her brother and sisters in Mount Kisco, where she lived for over 60 years. Bernadette worked for Curtis Instruments for 15 years and enjoyed her transition to Cafeteria Monitor at Mount Kisco Elementary School until she retired. Once retired, Bernadette volunteered at St Francis of Assisi and the Fox Senior Center. Bernadette also was a member of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians for several decades where she forged some of her longest friendships. Bernadette was blessed with two loving daughters, Annmarie (Annie) Anderson and Lisa Tighe, as well as their husbands, Brian and Michael. She loved her grandchildren, Ross (Kathleen), Kyra, Jack, Emma, and Tess were proud of their accomplishments. Bernadette is survived by her brother, John Maguire, and his wife. John and Bernadette had a special relationship – they spoke every day and checked in on each other often. Bernadette is also survived by many nieces and nephews who lovingly called her Aunt Bernie and enjoyed her fun demeanor and silly humor. Bernadette was small in stature, but she had a larger-thanlife personality. She had a silly side that only family and good friends saw. She loved a “good chat” and was often seen walking around town. She loved cooking and baking and made large batches of chocolate chip and holiday sugar cookies. She enjoyed visiting the senior center and the day trips they would take to the casino. She loved bingo and going to the Mount Kisco Diner with her friends and family. She had friends of all ages and was always willing to lend a helpful hand when needed. She was a loyal, loving friend to many, and her passing has left an ample void in many people’s lives. She will be missed. Visitation was held on Wednesday, April 24, at the Cassidy Flynn Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass was held on Thursday, April 25, at St Francis of Assisi Church in Mount Kisco. Joseph D. Fecci Joseph D. Fecci, “Joey”, 26, of Nashville, TN, born and raised in Somers, died on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Ascension St Thomas Hospital Midtown in Nashville, TN. Joey was born on October 30, 1997, in Mt. Kisco, to Eric and Patti Fecci, his wonderful parents. He grew up in Somers, and graduated from Somers High school before getting his degree and finishing 2nd in his class at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. Joey was a prodigal chef and quickly became a master of the culinary arts. He worked in three different Michelin star restaurants in NYC and Chicago before, most recently, becoming the Chef de Cuisine at Yolan in Nashville, TN. When he passed, he was in the preliminary process of opening up his own restaurant, which was to be named Bardi, and was going to be a tribute to the region of Italy his ancestral roots came from. He was a bright light of positivity and inspiration in the lives of everyone he touched. He was always happy, finding joy in every moment, appreciating the art in the fine details of life. His laugh was contagious, and he put smiles on the faces of everyone around him through his positive personality as well as his cooking. He was full of love, and it was the love for the people he planned to feed that translated into his genius in the kitchen. He loved golf, skiing, cheering on his favorite New York sports teams, and most of all sharing meals and a bottle of wine with the people he loved. Joey is survived by a broken family that treasures and loves him deeply. His mother, Patti, his Father, Eric, his brothers, Nick and Lucas, his girlfriend, Olivia, his grandparentsAdolfo, Anne, Ricardo, and Gilma, as well as several aunts, uncles, and cousins that will miss him dearly. Friends called at Clark Associates Funeral Home in Katonah on Friday, May 3. The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St Mary’s Church in Katonah on Saturday, May 4. Memorial contributions can be made to the GoFundMe “Chef Joey Fecci - Culinary Scholarship Memorial Fund,” establishing a fund for a culinary scholarship. This scholarship will support aspiring chefs who wish to follow in Joey’s footsteps and carry on his legacy of culinary excellence. OBITUARIES As Memorial Day weekend launches the onset of summer vacation and travel, families eagerly anticipate gatherings filled with flavorful barbecues and picnics. 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PAGE 8 – THE MT. KISCO-BEDFORD TIMES MAY 8 - JUNE 5, 2024 BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER Budding artists, proud parents, local and county dignitaries, and tree huggers of all stripes gathered together in Mount Kisco’s Leonard Park on Saturday, April 27, to root for “Arbor Day.” Noting that the village/town has been designated by the state Department of Environmental Conservation as a “Tree City USA,” Mayor Michael Cindrich said it’s important that young folks appreciate the multiple benefits trees provide and realized just how “fragile” natural resources can be. When he and his wife, Linda, were first married they lived in an apartment house and didn’t have a backyard. Now that they have their own home, they really enjoy their trees, flowers, and plants and how they change with the seasons. The couple brought along a framed piece with photos showing their backyard in the winter, spring, summer, and fall. Gesturing at the park’s pond and iconic Tea House, Cindrich said: “I want you all to know that this is your backyard. So treat it with respect. Enjoy it. It’s something that we’re all very proud of and are going to keep enhancing and making something special.” According to the proclamation he read, “Arbor Day” was established in 1872 by the Nebraska Board of Agriculture with the planting of more than a million trees.. Today, the holiday is observed throughout the nation and the world. Trees combat climate change by “reducing the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water, cutting heating and cooling costs, moderating the temperature, cleaning the air, producing life-giving oxygen, and providing habitat for wildlife,” and are a “renewable resource,” giving humans “paper, wood for our homes, fuel for our fires, and countless other wood products,” the document read. They also increase property values, enhance the economic vitality of business areas, beautify communities and “are a source of joy and spiritual renewal,” it added. Cindrich then declared Friday, April 26, “Arbor Day” in Mount Kisco. John Rhodes of the Conservation Advisory Council said that “besides cleaning the air, trees promote biodiversity.” “It’s a big word. What it means is lots and lots of different kinds of plants and animals. We need lots and lots of different kinds of plants and animals because they all help each other. We help the trees; the trees help us,” he said, addressing the youngsters in the crowd. He also joked that fellow CAC member Harry McCartney would be available after the ceremony to give folks “lessons on how to properly hug a tree.” The village received 100 entries for this year’s “Tribute to Trees” exhibition in the Mount Kisco Public Library. Of those, 17 young participants were recognized that beautiful spring morning for their “amazing artwork” with certificates of merit and a prize. They were to receive “goodie bags” from their art teachers later. Presentations were made by Deputy Mayor Theresa Flora, County Legislator Erika Pierce, Cindrich, and Mount Kisco Councilwoman Karen Schleimer. The honorees were: Allison Garcia, Peyton Lessane, Katherine Martinez, Issaias Perez, Gianna Hamlin Ramirez, Eva Veer, Genesis Garcia Aguilar, Jeffrey Anderson, Sophie Anderson, Ryan LaMothe, Paris Lessane, Miley Payan, Stella Spirn Black, Charlotte Dershowitz, Erick Lopez Lopez, Jessica Deleg, and Fatima Lopez. Afterwards, Mark von Holstein of the CAC handed out dozens of willow, oak, and maple saplings for folks to take home and plant. Certificates of appreciation were awarded to Tanya Accaria Dawson and other art teachers and staff at the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester; Stephanie Rosado, Genesis Mayancela, Ana Vinansac, Maria Lisabel Lopez, and other staff members of Neighbors Link; and teachers Alysha Horseman and Michelle Schwartz and Assistant Principal Angelique Johnson of the Mount Kisco Elementary School. “Arbor Day” volunteers recognized were: Young Kim, Renee Lomax, Mey Marple, Linda McCartney, Erin Heaton Meyer, Ruth Moy, Shonan Noronha, Lisa Porter, John Rhodes, Zachary Strauss, Kyle Thornton, Mark von Holstein, and the staff of the Mount Kisco Public Library. Sponsors and supporters of the event were the: Mount Kisco Tree Preservation Board, Mount Kisco Conservation Advisory Council, Mount Kisco Historical Society, Trees for Tribs (T4T) Watershed Agricultural Council; and the state Department of Environmental Protection. Wrapping up the program was the planting of a silver maple on the southwest bank of the Kisco River. On April 25, the Town of Bedford also hosted their Arbor Day celebration. Held at Bedford Hills Town Park, the community planted a Red Horse Chestnut Tree dedicated to Mark Morin, a former parks foremen who passed away last year. Morin’s family attended the ceremony along with Supervisor Ellen Calves, Town Board member Bobbi Bittker, and the entire staff of the Parks and Recreation Department. Communities celebrate Arbor Day The community gathered at Bedford’s Arbor Day celebration. PHOTO COURTESY OF AMY GREENSTEIN Eva Vener, Genesis Garcia, Vilma Garcia, Diana Garcia, Patricia Rivera, Allison Garcia, and Gina Rivers at Mount Kisco’s Arbor Day celebration. PHOTO: CAROL REIF Scan Here To Sign Up (It’s FREE!) Get YOUR Town’s Local News In Your Inbox Daily 914.455.2158 SpirelliElectric.com • [email protected] Specializing in residential & commercial services. 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Lawler said using the IHRA definition is a key step in calling out antisemitism where it is and ensuring antisemitic hate crimes on college campuses are properly investigated and prosecuted. “In the wake of anti-Israel demonstrations at Columbia University and other colleges and universities across the nation, the safety of Jewish students has become a major concern,” the congressman said. “Amid escalating protests, a Jewish student at Yale was stabbed in the eye with a Palestinian flag, and a Jewish UCLA student was blocked by protestors from entering campus. Last October, Jewish students at The Cooper Union were locked inside the college library after being harassed by a group of around 20 protestors.” Lawler said that what is happening at Columbia, Yale, UCLA, and other schools, is “reprehensible and alarming.” “When people engage in harassment or bullying of Jewish individuals where they justify the killing of Jews or use blood libel or hold Jews collectively responsible for the actions of the Israeli government - that is antisemitic,” he said. “It’s unfortunate that needs to be clarified, but that’s why this bill is necessary.” Lawler said requiring the Department of Education to adopt the IHRA working definition of antisemitism gives teeth to federal anti-discrimination laws to go after those who attack their Jewish peers. “Politics should never get in the way of the safety of students,” he said. “The strong bipartisan support for and passage of this legislation will ensure that it won’t.” Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D, NJ-5), an original co-sponsor, said when he spoke at Columbia last week, he told administrators that we need deeds, not words to protect Jewish students. While the bill received plenty of bipartisan support, some Democrats who voted for it considered the legislation insignificant. Rep. Scott Peters (D-Calif.) voted in favor of the bill but called it “dumb,” telling Axios News, “I think we want to send a message about antisemitism, but we need to do it in a way that is more united.” Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), a Jewish progressive, told Axios that he had concerns about the IHRA antisemitism definition, but said he voted for the legislation “on the theory that it is basically meaningless and harmless.” Lawler told Halston Media he believes the bill will have plenty of bipartisan support when it reaches the Senate and said that “nearly every Jewish organization supports this definition [of antisemitism as laid out in the legislation].” Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) is leading the bill in the Senate. “Antisemitism has spread like wildfire on college campuses and now more than ever, it is crucial that we stamp it out,” Scott said. “I am urging Chuck Schumer to immediately bring the bill to the floor for a vote and for every single senator to support it. The Senate has a responsibility to stand against hatred so our Jewish brothers and sisters can live without fear.” Lawler said it got to the point where Congress could no longer sit around and do nothing. “Sadly, we are seeing how divided our country is,” he said. “But the problem is there are no consequences anymore for people’s actions. People do things with impunity and are not held accountable. The failure to do that is what led to this explosion on college campuses.” Lawler said after the Senate passes the legislation, it will head to President Biden’s desk for his approval. Lawler notes that while the President hasn’t publicly indicated his stance on the bill, he said he believes Biden will sign it. “If the bill passes the Senate [which has a Democratic majority], I can’t imagine he wouldn’t sign it,” Lawler said. “They worked with us last fall when we were crafting it, and we took their feedback.” Lawler has two other related bills pending as well. The College Oversight and Legal Updates Mandating Bias Investigations and Accountability (COLUMBIA) Act would have the Secretary of Education appoint antisemitism monitors to college campuses that receive federal funding. The expenses of the monitorship would be paid by the particular college or university that has been selected for monitorship. Failure to comply with the monitorship would result in the loss of federal funds. The monitor would release a publicly available online quarterly report, evaluating in detail the progress that a college or university has made toward combating antisemitism on campus and issuing policy recommendations to Congress, the Secretary of Education, and state and local regulators as needed. The other bill is known as the Stop the Antisemitism on College Campuses Act, which would strip funding if the school were found to be propagating antisemitism. A spokesperson for Lawler’s office said he believes the Columbia Act will get to the House floor for a vote in about a month. Lawler’s 17th Congressional District contains all or parts of Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland, and Westchester counties and is home to one of the largest Jewish populations in the United States. Lawler introduces, passes Antisemitism Awareness Act
PAGE 10 – THE MT. KISCO-BEDFORD TIMES 118 N, BEDFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 ©2024 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 The Mt. Kisco-Bedford Times 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 op-eds which cannot be verified 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 Office: 914-302-5830 [email protected]. MAY 8 - JUNE 5, 2024 The following thought experiment, which I’ve seen and heard in a few places, is worth repeating in the pages of this newspaper. Imagine for a second that it was Black students who were told by university administrators and professors to stay off campus because it was not safe for them. There would rightly be a national outcry and a demand for the Biden Administration to send in the National Guard to protect those students. But when Jewish students are the victims of genocidal chants, harassment and violence on campus, as has been happening across this nation for the past few weeks, the response has been equivocation. The protestors aren’t just critics of Israeli policy, nor are they opposed to war. They have held signs stating, “By Any Means Necessary,” which is an endorsement of the murder and rape of Jews on Oct. 7. They also have held signs stating “From the River to the Sea, Palestine Will Be Free,” which is a call to genocide against the world’s only Jewish state. The protestors have also held signs saying “Intifada,” which is the name of the uprisings that have indiscriminately killed men, women and children using suicide bombers on Israeli buses and in restaurants. One protestor at George Washington University, my wife’s alma mater, held a sign that said, “Final Solution,” a reference to Nazi Germany’s ambitions to exterminate Jewish people from the planet. This is what these protestors are glorifying. Of course, everyone has a right to free speech in America, even reprehensible speech. But some of these protestors have harassed, intimidated and in some cases been violent against Jews on campus (including a Jewish student at Yale, my dad’s alma mater, who was stabbed in the eye by a Palestinian flag). In a campus culture where victimhood is the greatest virtue, Jewish students and their families, of whom 70% identify as Democrats (according to several sources), are left pondering why they are suddenly being targeted by their intersectional allies. A great Democrat, President Harry Truman was the first world leader to recognize the state of Israel. Given that the vast majority of Jewish citizens count themselves among the progressive ranks, this antisemitism has wrought anguish and confusion among the American Jewish community. What is going on here? What is it about the philosophy of “social justice” organizations that exempt Jews from their supposedly noble aims? There are a few explanations. CRT & DEI unfairly label Jews as oppressors One involves the uncritical acceptance of DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) and CRT (Critical Race Theory) policies. Those readers who are sympathetic to DEI and CRT, most of whom I am confident are well intentioned, please hear me out. “Despite its laudable goal of opposing racism and white supremacy, CRT relies on narratives of greed, appropriation, unmerited privilege, and hidden power—themes strikingly reminiscent of familiar anti-Jewish conspiracy theories,” wrote Pamela Paresky in her essay, “Critical Race Theory and the HyperWhite Jew,” which was published in the Spring 2021 edition of the quarterly journal, “SAPIR,” which is distributed by Jewish Insider. She goes on to explain, “In the critical social justice paradigm, that is how Jews are viewed. Jews, who have never been seen as white by those for whom being white is a moral good, are now seen as white by those for whom whiteness is an unmitigated evil. This reflects the nature of antisemitism: No matter the grievance or the identity of the aggrieved, Jews are held responsible. Critical race theory does not merely make it easy to demonize Jews using the language of social justice; it makes it difficult not to.” Paresky criticizes Ibram X. Kendi, a leader in the CRT/DEI movement, who says that racial inequity beyond a certain threshold should be unconstitutional. “This obviously presents a particular problem for Jews, who represent roughly 2 percent of the U.S. population,” Paresky wrote, citing the outsized success of Jewish Americans. “American Jews have generally looked upon Jewish success in the United States as evidence of the country’s fundamental (if far from fully realized) commitment to the principles of tolerance, fair play, and recognition of individual merit. But, according to critical social justice ideology, that explanation is not just false. It’s racist. Jewish success can be explained only by Jewish collusion with white supremacy.” While I share Paresky’s critique of CRT, again I give the benefit of the doubt to local DEI advocates. I think those promoting DEI policies are well intentioned individuals. I think there are also people leery about DEI policies, but nevertheless go along because they are terrified of being labeled as racists. We’ve seen these fights play out at local school board meetings throughout Westchester and Putnam counties, and most people just don’t have the stomach to enter the fray. I urge our readers to give this some thought when voting in the upcoming school board elections. I am not suggesting whom to vote for, but I am urging caution on this topic. Despite well-intentioned individuals’ insistence that CRT and DEI are just one big history lesson, in reality they are a radical departure from our nation’s founding principles. Our founding principles are what eventually led to the Emancipation proclamation and the Civil Rights Movement, but we’ve seen an enormous step backwards over the past few years with the loss of academic freedom and freedom of speech on campuses due to the policing of microaggressions that might offend some students. Professors add trigger warnings to their syllabi and universities set up safe spaces for easily offended students. But all of that is thrown out the window when it comes to Jewish students. All of a sudden, in 2024, freedom of speech is fashionable again, and it’s used to defend harassment and the most disgusting antisemitic drivel. It’s because in the CRT/DEI definitions of oppressor and oppressed, Jewish supporters of Israel are equated with white supremacists. Antisemitism shouldn’t be a partisan issue The other major problem is simple ignorance, including false claims that Israel is an apartheid state or that its committing genocide. American critics of Israel naturally view the conflict through a Western lens and they’ve been indoctrinated by radical leftist professors into thinking that Israel is some sort of neo-colonial fascist state. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Israel and the fight to combat antisemitism should not be a partisan issue, and as I said previously, the vast majority of Jewish Americans are Democrats. So, while antisemitism clearly exists on the right fringe of America, this new unprecedented form of antisemitism represents some sort of internecine battle within the Democrat Party, which will surely play itself out this August at the Democrat’s National Convention in Chicago. President Biden is between a rock and a hard place. Yes, his administration has been and remains committed to supporting and aiding Israel’s defense. But his fear of losing the extreme left at the ballot box has forced him into a “very fine people on both sides” moment – something he condemned of his predecessor and was supposedly the reason he launched his 2020 candidacy in the first place. Calling out both Islamophobia and antisemitism in the same breath and with equal emphasis is a bit like stating “All Lives Matter” in 2020. Lucky for the people living in our readership area, we do have a leader on this issue. “Antisemitism has no place in America,” Congressman Mike Lawler said on May 1, after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bill he introduced, the Antisemitism Awareness Act, by a vote of 320-91. To be clear, whether you are a Democrat or Republican, this is not a partisan issue. Lawler’s bill passed with 187 Republicans and 133 Democrats voting for the bill, while 21 Republicans and 70 Democrats voted against it. Lawler’s office told us that they expect Silence in the face of antisemitism When free speech becomes a weapon on campus BRETT FREEMAN PUBLISHER’S MEMO SEE FREEMAN PAGE 11
MAY 8 - JUNE 5, 2024 OPINION THE MT. KISCO-BEDFORD TIMES – PAGE 11 Sen. Schumer to take this up in the U.S. Senate, where it will likely pass, and they expect President Biden to sign it into law. The bill adopts the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s working definition of antisemitism. Importantly, this definition cites as antisemitism the equating of Israel’s actions with that of Nazi Germany. Some may criticize this definition, like Lewisboro Councilman Dan Welsh, who has been the subject of intense criticism by residents after accusing Israel of genocide. Welsh has previously stated that he supports the Jerusalem Declaration on Antisemitism. I urge our readers to Google both definitions and decide for yourselves. Indeed, if Israel was a genocidal regime, the definition of antisemitism adopted by the U.S. House would be unworkable. But the definition does in fact work, as Israel is a progressive democracy and the only country where Muslims, Christians and Jews are afforded civil rights not seen in the rest of the Middle East. While we all mourn the death of so many innocent Gazan civilians, Israel has taken steps to limit those deaths and to aid Gazan civilians that are unmatched by any other nation defending itself following the brutal, unprovoked attack it experienced on Oct. 7. In fact, Israel continues to face rocket attacks on an almost daily basis from Hamas to the south, Hezbollah to the north, and most recently from Iran to the east as well. Unfortunately, American media have tended to ignore the attempted attacks that Israel has had to defend itself from continuously since Oct. 7. Israel’s critics are ill-informed Where do we go from here? I think the most important thing is for people to educate themselves. Most people don’t understand that Gaza is not part of Israel, which removed its settlements from the Palestinian territory in 2005. The American LGBTQ community, some of whom have aligned themselves with the Palestinian cause, need to know that gay Palestinians have sought refuge in Israel because they can be executed by Hamas and the more “moderate” Palestinian Authority for being gay. If you have a few hours, an excellent source of information is Bari Weiss’ podcast, “Honestly.” Weiss, a former writer for The New York Times and founder of The Free Press (thefp.com), recorded a three-part series called “The Free Press in Israel.” Weiss did a phenomenal job of interviewing various segments of Israeli society from an objective standpoint. Here’s what I learned. Seventy-five percent of Palestinians surveyed by the Palestinian Center for Policy Survey and Research said that they thought the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel were justified. But what Weiss also discovered is that there is no free press in Gaza or the West Bank, and so the vast majority of Palestinians, when asked whether they believed in rape as a tool of war or if they believed it was OK to slaughter children, said no, and so they did not believe or were unaware of the barbarous actions of Hamas on Oct. 7. There is no similar excuse for the American protestors holding signs saying “By Any Means Necessary.” I also learned from Weiss’ podcast that Arab Israelis (these are Arab Muslims and Christians with Israeli citizenship) felt a greater affinity for Israel after Oct. 7. Before Oct. 7, just 48% of Arab Israelis said they felt they were a part of Israel. The number jumped to 70% after Oct. 7. These are Arab Muslims and Christians who today feel more united with their Jewish fellow citizens. Weiss interviewed Lucy Aharish, an Arab-Muslim Israeli, who is one of the most prominent TV news anchors in Israel. Aharish survived a Palestinian terrorism attack during the first Intifada in 1987, when she was 5 years old. While she acknowledged that she experiences racism in Israel (just as Black people and others in the U.S. sadly still experience racism), she categorically rejects the label of apartheid. I also learned that it wasn’t until very recently that Hamas displayed the Palestinian flag. This is because Hamas, in reality, is not a Palestinian national movement. If it was a national movement, they would have accepted Israel’s previous offers of a two-state solution. Rather, Hamas is a radical Islamist movement that rejects any sort of coexistence with Jews. Eighty-six years ago, Nazi Germany sought to make Europe and the world “Judenrein,” which means “free of Jews” in German. Today, only one side of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict seeks to make their land “free” of the other. I urge all Americans to get on the right side of history. 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Earlier that same day, four Kent State students running away from the scrum on campus to seek safe harbor had been stopped dead in their tracks, struck down from fatal bullets fired by the Ohio National Guard. In those ancient times before mobile phones and social media and the internet, graffiti hastily spray-painted in panic on a campus building was how that numbing news spread. It ignited a powder keg explosion of civil disobedience at campuses across the land. Sound familiar? A half-century after I was an eyewitness in the flesh to the Syracuse University version of the May 1970 National Student Strike that paralyzed campuses in the United States, here I am, another type of eyewitness, watching class shutdowns at a safe remove, through the highly selective lens of mass media. Because I was on location 54 years ago for that unrest and am at home now for the current unrest, I would not presume to compare what I experienced in 1970 at Syracuse with what I see on TV in 2024 while sitting here in Westchester. What I can do is share some personal observations. Both generations of protesters – 1970’s and today’s – have in common the act of advocating to end a war through agitation, as well as to be given direct agency in their college’s governance policies. In 1970, apart from the anti-war sentiment, core issues on students’ agenda were the so-called military-industrial complex (i.e. war as profiteering) and the common university practice of in loco parentis, which is the principle of administrators invoking their right to act as surrogate parents for students. One stark contrast between then and now is that the 1970 student protester was reacting to warfare further away from home in miles, yet closer to home in the direct impact on its citizens, the loved ones and friends of more than 300,000 Americans putting their lives at risk by fighting a war whose purpose was clear as day to some Americans and clear as mud to others. In the macro, we were over there to fight the good fight against the spread of communism; but in the micro, the winnability of the war became akin to nailing jello to the wall. It eventually dawned on U.S. military intelligence that, in realpolitik terms, our role in Vietnam had devolved from noble cause to fool’s errand. The 2024 anti-war student wants to put an end to others fighting. The 1970 anti-war student wanted to put an end to their peers and themselves being conscripted to fight involuntarily, through the Selective Service System’s draft lottery. Of the legions of American troops in Vietnam enmeshed in the dauntingly unfamiliar tactics of guerilla warfare in Southeast Asia rice paddies, a significant percentage were drafted. As a college student at Syracuse, I was nobody’s idea of an activist. I did not participate in building barricades at campus entry points to impede incoming vehicles, such as police cars. I did not join the sit-in at the administration offices. I did not break windows. I most certainly did not – as one of our high school classmates reportedly was doing at a famously radical midwestern university – concoct Molotov cocktails (i.e. lifethreatening firebombs). As the son of a proud World War II veteran whose closest friends throughout the rest of his life were his buddies in the 9th Infantry Division’s 47th Regiment, I felt no impulse to protest the campus ROTC (Reserve Officers’ Training Corps). Defaming those future officers was a notable cause celebre among the so-called “peaceniks” of the era. The most “active” role I took in the 1970 Syracuse student strike was being asked to emcee a dance marathon fundraiser for a political organization, even though I was not a political animal and to this day am not Striking contrasts A Baby Boomer recalls the 1970 unrest on his campus BRUCE APAR BRUCE THE BLOG SEE APARPAGE 13
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Upon seeing me just chillin’ at HBC, while he was hightailing his way to a ROTC protest, he caught a glimpse of my shoulder-length hair and, in a brutish attempt to enlist my participation, bellowed, “Why don’t you act like you look?!” (News alert: college students can say some sophomoric things.) In retrospect, the friction between ROTC students and peaceniks was the extent of interpersonal animus between disparate groups. It was fairly mild, especially compared to the bottomless well of ad hominem hatred being played out today between the surrogate factions on either side of the 2024 Mideast conflict. (Fun Fact: a 1970 Syracuse classmate of mine, Robert Tembeckjian, who dealt with the Syracuse administration in his role as “Shutdown Spokesman” for the strikers, went on to become head of the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct.) As for law enforcement presence on campus, I vividly recall being struck by the sight of mounted police patrolling Marshall (or “M”) Street, a commercial strip in the middle of campus. Having a police officer tower over me, like a foreboding deus ex machina, drained the blood from my face as a numbing reminder that we had passed into an uncharted Twilight Zone of campus life. Another contrast between 1970 and 2024 campus activists: the face of protest fashion has a new look. The rabblerousing students of my day were not compelled to disguise their identity with face coverings. But did we ever love our bell bottoms and our tie-dyed shirts and our flowing “hair down to there.” If those freak flags, along with some other collegiate indulgences, and my being at Woodstock the previous August, all conspired to cast me as a card-carrying hippie, all I can say is hey, man, it was cool while it lasted. Finally, we’ve heard a great deal about the presence in the current campus conflagrations of outside agitators, who also don’t answer to being called professional protesters and other job titles. Though I can’t say to what degree, if any, such slithering creatures were embedded in the Syracuse student strike, I do prefer the decidedly more exotic, James Bondesque name that those infiltrators were dubbed during the riots rocking the 1968 Chicago Democratic Convention: agents provocateur. APAR FROM PAGE 12 Ben Franklin famously said, “God made beer because he loves us and wants us to be happy.” Virginia Woolf similarly professed, “One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” These days, food is a staple at breweries, and I have a particular fondness for the typical offerings, having been raised on Buffalo chicken wings. Yet, finer restaurants often lack a selection of craft beers, let alone their own brews, creating an unnecessary divide between good food and great beer. Introducing a new venue that bridges this gap: Miles, The Prince in White Plains, NY. Opened in November 2023 by Zach Goldstein, a local from Mamaroneck, Miles, The Prince (named after Zach’s childhood dog) is the result of Zach’s lifelong passion for craft beer, honed during his education at Syracuse and further developed through a diploma in British brewing technology from England’s Brewlab. His experience includes managing the dual brewhouses at Stone’s renowned West Coast brewery and roles in hospitality at notable establishments like Eataly’s rooftop restaurant Birreria and Jean George’s abc cocina. Miles, The Prince is a restaurant and brewery that strives to harmonize food and beer, aiming to redefine their coexistence at the dining table. The focus here is on farmhouse cuisine, which is adaptable as long as it complements the beverage selection. Farmhouse cuisine at Miles, The Prince begins with the season’s offerings from the ground, sourced from local farms. “Since this will be our first spring since opening, we are excited about all the possibilities and fresh produce right in our backyard,” Zach said. “We consider our menu to be highly seasonal and want to keep things fresh and interesting for diners. During my visit, the menu featured dishes like roasted acorn squash with potatoes, honey, Serrano, and buckwheat; wild mushroom toast with hard-cured Where craft beer meets gourmet fare JOHN BART THE KATONAH BEER MAN SEE BART PAGE 14
PAGE 14 – THE MT. KISCO-BEDFORD TIMES OPINION MAY 8 - JUNE 5, 2024 FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING, HOT WATER HEATER & GAS NEEDS 60 Years of Excellence 845.628.3924 • beeandjay.com TAKE $150 OFF MOTHER’S DAY SAVINGS INSTALLATION OF A SOFTENER luxurious, softened water brings to your Mom! Feel the Difference egg yolk; and a delectable rabbit ragu pappardelle with anchovy and thyme. The menu rotates with the seasons, so it’s worth checking back regularly. Zach’s preference for farmhousestyle beers is evident in offerings such as Bo, a 6.1% classic Saison, and Otis, a 6.9% West Coast IPA. Upcoming beers include a dark Mexican lager and collaborations with local breweries like Yonkers Brewery. So what is Farmhouse style of beer? This happens to be a broad style encompassing many beers that the Katonah Beer Man himself loves and has homebrewed. Try the awesome Tank 47 Farmhouse Ale and Goose Island Sophie Saison. When Phil Markowski, current brewmaster at the (amazing) Two Roads Brewing and author of “Farmhouse Ales,” asked Belgian brewers to define the style, he was told it should be something that’s dry, but not too dry, a brew for the season, and something special. “Not exactly style-defining characteristics, but that’s part of what makes farmhouse beers so fun; you don’t always know what you’re going to get,” Markowski said. The space itself at Miles, The Prince exudes a cool, 70s lounge vibe, complemented by a robust cocktail and wine program. It’s a place of community and camaraderie, celebrated for its unique blend of craft beer and culinary delights, as evidenced by its recent accolade (awarded by me) at the NYC Craft Beer Week Opening Bash. Miles was named Best New Take on Craft Beer & Food. For more information and photos, visit milestheprince.com or call 914-358- 1015. To visit in person, go to 873 North Broadway, White Plains. Don’t miss the upcoming Suds on the Sound Craft Beer Festival from 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, at Rye Town Beach. More details are available at beerfests.com. Cheers! The Katonah Beer Man can be reached at [email protected] or visit thekatonahbeerman.wordpress.com. BART FROM PAGE 13 Welcome to “News & Notes,” where we explore happenings in Westchester County. Did you know May is named after the Roman goddess Maia, who nurtured plant growth? Maia was considered an earth goddess, much like my wife — scoring me some points as I finish this week’s “Happy Anniversary” edition of “News & Notes.” The Jeffers family is gearing up for the Bedford Village Chowder & Marching Club’s annual Spring Clean-Up on May 10-11. The club is a community group in Bedford that raises funds to support local youth programs, including arts, sports, and scholarships. Another great recycling initiative is the Take It or Leave It Shed (TIOLI), open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon at the Bedford Hills Train Station parking lot. Town of Bedford residents can drop off items, and anyone can take items for free. Volunteers run the shed weekly. Our sports radio show “The Clubhouse” is back at The Hub at Hotel MTK in Mount Kisco. Tune in to WGCH 1490AM or join us there May 15 and 22 from 7 to 8 p.m. Lasdon Park’s annual plant sale is May 18-19 on the Conservatory Plaza. You’ll find perennials, annuals, vegetables, herbs, tropical plants, trees, and shrubs — perfect for enhancing your gardens and patios. Don’t miss the upcoming shows at the Paramount Hudson Valley Theater in Peekskill. Catch 10,000 Maniacs on May 11 as they celebrate over 40 years of music. On May 16, Jordan Klepper presents “Suffering Fools,” known for his political satire from “The Daily Show” and Emmynominated specials. Artist Diane Pollack will display her collages at the Katonah Village Library from May 1-31. An opening reception is set for May 4 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. As Memorial Day approaches, please fly your flag proudly in remembrance of the veterans who sacrificed for our freedom. This week’s column is dedicated to all the wonderful mothers out there. Have a marvelous Mother’s Day. Spring events and community highlights MARK JEFFERS NEWS & NOTES
MAY 8 - JUNE 5, 2024 THE MT. KISCO-BEDFORD TIMES – PAGE 15 Adults in their 20s and 30s tend to focus on building their careers and accumulating savings. Once they attain stability, they may start to buy properties and make investments. Their lifestyles and priorities will also change as they get married and start a family of their own. While the future is promising for them, it is also uncertain and planning for the unexpected is just as important for the “young” as the “old.” An estate plan provides several options to ensure that young adults establish a solid foundation for their wishes to be followed and their assets to be distributed to their chosen beneficiaries, should they, God forbid, pass away at a young age. Below is a list of estate planning documents that should be considered: Last will and testament In New York, those aged 18 and above who are “of sound mind” can make a will that takes effect upon death. It should detail how the individual wants to distribute assets like bank accounts, jewelry and real estate properties. The creator of the will can also appoint someone called an “executor” to carry out their wishes. If someone passes away without a will, all assets that are in their name alone without named beneficiaries go to their “heirs at law” known as “distributees.” A Last Will and Testament avoids assets going to someone who might be an “heir at law,” but who is not necessarily someone who the decedent would want to receive their assets. Living trust An estate plan can also have a living trust. This allows the creator of the trust to act as a trustee as well and manage their assets for their own benefit during their life. The benefit is that trusts are also private and any assets titled to the trust avoid the probate process and are not controlled by someone’s Last Will and Testament when the creator of the trust dies. In case of mental incapacity, a successor trustee can also be appointed by the creator of the trust to take over decision making tasks, which can be very helpful in the event of an unforeseen medical situation or diagnosis causing incapacity. Powers of attorney and health proxies Advance directives are crucial inclusions in an estate plan. First, a power of attorney takes care of financial matters. A designated agent can pay bills, give money to your family and manage your funds. Second, a health care proxy assigns someone to make medical decisions in case you become terminally ill or incapacitated. You can also include your wishes for end-of-life situations and medical emergencies. Updating your estate plan often When young adults create an estate plan, it isn’t a done deal yet. Estate planning is an ongoing process that requires updating every few years or so. You may revisit and update your plan every one to five years. Young adults also need to update their estate plans whenever they reach milestones. These include getting married, having a child, being promoted and acquiring new valuable assets. Preparing for the unexpected It’s never too early for young adults to prepare for the unexpected. An estate plan may protect your assets in life and death. Further, it guarantees that the fruits of your labor will benefit you and your loved ones. Lauren C. Enea, Esq. is an Associate at Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP. She concentrates her practice on Wills, Trusts and Estates, Medicaid Planning, Special Needs Planning and Probate/Estate Administration. She believes that it is never too early or too late to start planning for your future and she enjoys working with individuals and families to ensure that their estate and long-term care plan best suits their needs. Ms. Enea is on the executive committee of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) Elder Law and Special Needs Section and is also the Co-Editor of the NYSBA Elder Law and Special Needs Section Journal. She is admitted to practice law in New York and Florida. She can be reached at 914-948- 1500. LAUREN ENEA GUEST CORNER Is it too early for young adults to create an estate plan? An estate plan provides several options to ensure that young adults establish a solid foundation for their wishes to be followed and their assets to be distributed to their chosen beneficiaries, should they, God forbid, pass away at a young age.’ -Lauren C. Enea, Esq. Associate at Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP FOCUS ON ESTATE PLANNING
PAGE 16 THE MT. KISCO-BEDFORD TIMScenes from arouEFox Lane Middle School’s 8th grade class traveled to Washington, D.C. for their second annual Capstone trip. Students returned home with a better understanding of the nation’s history. Students visited iconic landmarks and memorials. For students in the Bedford Central School District, there is never a dull moment! Whether they are having adventures in Washington DC, celebrating Neurodiversity Week, or kicking back to watch the solar eclipse, they are always on the move! PHOTOS COURTESY OF BEDFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
MES – MAY 8 - JUNE 5, 2024 PAGE 17 und our schools! Eclipse Day at West Patent Elementary. Students at West Patent Elementary celebrating Neurodiversity Week. Neurodiversity Week included different ways to educate students and the school community about the different ways people think. Fox Lane High School students learned about a variety of neurodiverse thinkers.
PAGE 18 – THE MT. KISCO-BEDFORD TIMES NORTH SALEM HORSE SHOW MAY 8 - JUNE 5, 2024 The Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows have returned to Westchester County’s beautiful horse country, May 7-12 and May 14-19, with a full schedule of world-class competition featuring many of the nation’s best horses and riders. One of the premier stops on the nation’s hunter-jumper horse show circuit, the Spring Horse Shows host competitions for riders of all levels and ages, ranging from young children on ponies to Olympic veterans aboard their grand prix mounts. Many familiar faces return to Old Salem Farm each year to vie for top honors, including Olympic veterans such as local hero McLain Ward (USA), Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA), Daniel Bluman (ISR) and Nayel Nassar (EGY), who will have their sights on the Paris Olympic Games this summer. The Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows’ Week 1 takes place May 7-12 with highlights including the Evergate Stables $40,000 New York Welcome Stake, $10,000 Old Salem Farm Speed Derby, $38,700 FEI 1.45m Two-Phase, $38,700 FEI 1.45m Jump-off, $25,000 Old Salem Farm Jumper Classic, $15,000 Show Jumping Hall of Fame Junior/Amateur Jumper 1.40m Classic presented by Eastern Hay and $125,000 Old Salem Farm Grand Prix Presented by The Kincade Group. Week 2 competition follows May 14-19, featuring the $65,000 Welcome Stake of North Salem Presented by The Kincade Group, $38,700 FEI 1.45m Two-Phase, $38,700 FEI 1.45m Jump-off Presented by Fidelity Investments, $25,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby, $25,000 Old Salem Farm Jumper Classic, Evergate Stables’ $15,000 Show Jumping Hall of Fame Junior/Amateur Jumper 1.40m Classic, Governor’s Perpetual Hunt Seat Cup Presented by Lillie by Flying Changes and the $5,000 Old Salem Farm Grooms’ Class Presented by McLain Ward, Inc., before concluding on Sunday, May 19, with the $200,000 Empire State Grand Prix Presented by Old Salem Farm. The ambiance at the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows is unlike any other venue in the country with over-the-top hospitality and unique shopping offered along Old Salem’s popular Boutique Row. The Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows also feature a collection of local, gourmet food offerings and familyfriendly activities including pony rides, face painting, dog adoptions each Saturday and more. From Welcome Wednesday to Fiesta Friday and Family Fun Weekends presented by Halston Media, every day is special at the Spring Horse Shows! Old Salem caters not only to the comfort of the people visiting the historic facility but also to the horses competing onsite, providing top-notch care alongside sponsors such as the HEART Equine Ambulance, Eastern Hay & Grain, and FootingFirst. The incredible action starts daily at 8 a.m. with classes running in three rings simultaneously throughout the day before finishing at approximately 5 p.m. A full schedule can be found at OldSalemFarm.net/our-events/. Admission to the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows is free! Spring Horse Shows return to North Salem Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA) aboard Chili PHOTO: TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL Old Salem Farm has a revitalized vendor area and courtyard for even more unique shopping opportunities. PHOTO COURTESY OF RANDOLPHPR OLD SALEM FARM McLain Ward (USA) aboard Faro PHOTO: TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL
MAY 8 - JUNE 5, 2024 THE MT. KISCO-BEDFORD TIMES – PAGE 19 Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows May 7-19 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. daily (closed Monday, May 13th) Sat., May 11: face painting, rider autograph sessions, SPCA of Westchester dog adoptions and an ice cream party – with free ice cream! – with Pegasus Therapeutic Riding Sun., May 12: face painting, pony rides, rider autograph sessions plus the $125,000 Old Salem Farm Grand Prix Presented by The Kincade Group! Sat., May 18: face painting, pony rides, rider autograph sessions, A New Chance Animal Rescue dog adoptions and an ice cream party – with free ice cream again! – with the Wolf Conservation Center Sun., May 19: face painting, pony rides, rider autograph sessions and a visit from the Animal Embassy plus the $200,000 Empire State Grand Prix Presented by Old Salem Farm! Over-the-top hospitality and unique shopping experiences! Kids’ Activities • Pony Rides • Face Painting & More! ADMISSION IS FREE Olympic Stars and the World’s Best Horses and Riders right in your own back yard! www.OldSalemFarm.net • 190 June Rd. North Salem, NY NORTH SALEM HORSE SHOW
PAGE 20 – THE MT. KISCO-BEDFORD TIMES MAY 8 - JUNE 5, 2024 Located just one hour north of New York City, Old Salem Farm has a long history of hosting world-class horse shows. Over the years, Old Salem Farm has hosted United States Olympic Team Selection Trials, FEI World Cup™ qualifiers, FEI North American Youth Championships, ASPCA Maclay Regional Finals and the annual Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows. In addition to hosting the nation’s best horses and riders during their year-round competition schedule spanning more than 30 weeks, Old Salem Farm offers a unique ambience with overthe-top hospitality and a curated shopping experience along their popular Boutique Row. “Over the last few years, Old Salem Farm has taken major steps to become one of the nation’s finest horse show facilities and we greatly appreciate everyone’s support of our shows,” said Scott Hakim, owner and president of Old Salem Farm. “This year’s Spring Horse Shows promise to be the best yet, as many of the top athletes competing at Old Salem will be here with their eyes set on this summer’s Paris Olympic Games. We look forward to welcoming everyone back for another fantastic event!” For more information on the legacy of Old Salem Farm and its iconic Spring Horse Shows, please visit www.OldSalemFarm.net. A rich history and unique offerings at Old Salem Farm Old Salem Farm PHOTO: TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL Old Salem Farm PHOTO COURTESY OF SEL PHOTOGRAPHY NORTH SALEM HORSE SHOW Whether you are selling or buying a home, I am experienced and knowledgeable of today’s ever changing market. You not only want, but need a qualified professional by your side. Contact me today if you are looking for an expert to help navigate the process and obtain the most value for your home. Marcie Nolletti Licensed Real Estate Salesperson NY & CT Cell: (914) 424-5545 • [email protected] • marcienolletti.com Buying and Selling— I can make it happen! ©️2024 Coldwell Banker. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker logo are trademarks of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. The Coldwell Banker®️ System is comprised of company owned offices which are owned by a subsidiary of Anywhere Advisors LLC and franchised offices which are independently owned and operated. The Coldwell Banker System fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. 338 Route 202 | Somers, NY 10589 I have buyers looking, and your home is on their wish list. 198 Turk Hill Rd, Brewster $1,495,000.00 UNDER CONTRACT Scan here to see more listings!
MAY 8 - JUNE 5, 2024 THE MT. KISCO-BEDFORD TIMES – PAGE 21 As a young rider, Georgina Bloomberg earned four medals in her three appearances at the North American Young Riders’ Championships, and she has continued to be a major player for Team USA in the years since. She made her Nations Cup debut in 2005 in France, where she was a member of the all-female winning team; she made her first of two World Cup Final appearances that same year in Las Vegas. She helped to clinch the win at the 2014 Furusiyya Nations Cup in Spain and later claimed the Team Bronze medal in her major games debut at the 2015 Pan American Games. A dedicated philanthropist and advocate for animal rescue, she shares her North Salem farm with her horses, dogs, goats, rabbits, mules and the endearing pig, Wilbur. Spotlight on North Salem’s Georgina Bloomberg NORTH SALEM HORSE SHOW Contact ANTHONY J. ENEA, ESQ. Managing Member • Fluent in Italian 914.948.1500 WHITE PLAINS • SOMERS • WWW.ESSLAWFIRM.COM • Asset Protection • Elder Law • Medicaid Applications (Nursing Home/Home Care) • Guardianships (Contested/Non-Contested) • Wills, Trusts & Estates Past Chair of Elder Law Section of NYS Bar Association “Super Lawyer” In Elder Law for 16 consecutive years CALL NEW YORK’S ELDER LAW TEAM 914.948.1500 Do you understand the difference between an irrevocable and a revocable trust? North Salem resident Georgina Bloomberg PHOTO COURTESY OF GEOFFREY TISCHMAN/JUMP MEDIA
PAGE 22 – THE MT. KISCO-BEDFORD TIMES HEALTH & WELLNESS MAY 8 - JUNE 5, 2024 Discover The Greens at Greenwich Home is a Feeling The Greens provides safety, comfort, and a loving home filled with laughter and joy. We are a small intimate assisted living community for your loved one with memory impairment. Awarded the Best Practice for Resident Care by the Connecticut Assisted Living Association [email protected] thegreensatgreenwich.com Schedule a Tour 203.531.5500 Andrew Krumerman, MD, a cardiovascular expert with more than 23 years of experience, has been appointed as director of cardiac electrophysiology at Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH). In his new role, Dr. Krumerman, who specializes in treating patients with atrial fibrillation and ventricular arrhythmias, will lead the efforts in advancing the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, further enhancing the hospital’s reputation as a leading provider of cardiovascular care in the region. Dr. Krumerman joins NWH from the Montefiore Einstein Center for Heart and Vascular Care. He is the former director of cardiac electrophysiology at NYC HHC Jacobi Medical Center. Dr. Krumerman specializes in complex catheter ablation procedures to treat cardiac arrhythmias. He serves on the board of directors of the CMR Institute, a non-profit provider of educational solutions for pharmaceutical and medical device professionals. Dr. Krumerman is a professor of Medicine at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and has been instrumental in pioneering various research initiatives. As a founder of the Montefiore/Einstein ECG Research Group, he focused on disparities in health care and the use of artificial intelligence to improve cardiac health care delivery. Dr. Krumerman was also one of the developers of the Pacer ID application, which allows for rapid identification of an implanted device (defibrillator or pacemaker) manufacturer based on chest X-ray imaging. Dr. Krumerman’s achievements have been recognized through numerous awards, grants and funded projects, including the Albert Einstein Cardiology Program Director’s Faculty Award and the AECOM Cardiology Research Board Grant for the development of an ECG machine learning database. He is a fellow of several prestigious medical societies, including the Heart Rhythm Society and the American College of Cardiology. “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Krumerman to our team,” said Sherri Sandel, DO, medical director at Northern Westchester Hospital. “His wealth of experience and dedication to advancing cardiovascular care through his research, innovation and mentorship align perfectly with our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community.” Dr. Krumerman received his Bachelor of Science degree with a major in biology from the University of Michigan and earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Tel Aviv University School of Medicine in Israel. His postgraduate training included residency at the Montefiore/Albert Einstein College of Medicine in internal medicine and fellowships at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in cardiovascular medicine and at New York Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia University in cardiac electrophysiology. Northern Westchester Hospital has received many awards recognizing it as a center of excellence for cardiac care. In 2023, the hospital received a Coronary Intervention Excellence Award from Healthgrades, placing its coronary intervention program in the top 10 percent of the nation. The hospital also received five-star ratings from Healthgrades in 2023 for conditions and treatments in the areas of heart attack and coronary intervention. Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH), a member of Northwell Health, is a full-service 245-bed acute care hospital in Mount Kisco. Northwell Health is New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer, with 21 hospitals, about 900 outpatient facilities and more than 12,000 affiliated physicians. New director of cardiac electrophysiology appointed Andrew Krumerman, MD PHOTO COURTESY OF NORTHWELL HEALTH NORTHERN WESTCHESTER HOSPITAL Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH) earned a top ‘A’ rating for its patient safety, according to a report released last week by the Leapfrog Group for Spring 2024. The national distinction recognizes the hospital’s commitment to patient safety and achievements in promoting best outcomes. “Securing an ‘A’ hospital safety grade from The Leapfrog Group is no easy task,” said Derek Anderson, executive director for Northern Westchester Hospital. “It underscores our hospital’s steadfast dedication to both patient safety and person-centered care. The achievement highlights the tireless efforts of our remarkable staff, reaffirming our mission to deliver the highest standard of healthcare excellence while prioritizing the individual needs of every patient we serve.” The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit organization, assigns A, B, C, D or F grades to nearly 3,000 acute-care hospitals nationwide, which is based on 30 evidence-based patient safety performance measures, as well as federal data. The organization issues the report twice annually. NWH is nationally recognized for providing state-ofthe-art medical expertise and world-class care. One of the many accolades the hospital has received is the MAGNET award, a prestigious designation granted by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in recognition of nursing excellence. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) gave NHW four of out of five stars for service quality in 2023. Earlier this year, Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH) was the only hospital in Westchester County to receive Healthgrades 2024 America’s 250 Best Hospitals Award. Besides Northern Westchester, Leapfrog’s Hospital’s 2024 Spring Grade report showed that six other Northwell hospitals earned a top ‘A’ rating, including Glen Cove Hospital, Huntington Hospital, Mather Hospital, Peconic Bay Medical Center, Plainview Hospital and South Shore University Hospital. Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH), a member of Northwell Health, is a full-service 245-bed acute care hospital in Mount Kisco. Hospital earns ‘A’ grade in Leapfrog safety report
MAY 8 - JUNE 5, 2024 THE MT. KISCO-BEDFORD TIMES – PAGE 23 ADVERTORIAL Five main areas of skills development are important in a child’s growth path: gross motor skills; fine motor skills; speech and language; cognitive/intellectual and social emotional skills. Participating in various sports can assist in their development to well-rounded persons, for example: 1.Physical activity enhances developing their gross motor skills in several ways: a.Impact on bone density - weight-bearing activities (such as jumping and running) help to stimulate bone density and growth. The mechanical stress put on bones promotes mineralization that strengthens bone structure; b.Variety of movement - playing multiple sports requires using different muscle groups strength, flexibility, muscle coordination and movement patterns. This promotes a more balanced physical development of their musculoskeletal system; c.Improved balance and agility - exposure to various sports not only helps children to develop stronger muscles but to use their muscles in coordination, agility, and balance. In turn, this enhances the overall athleticism and adaptability in a growing body; and d.Reduced risk of overuse injuries — an overuse injury is damage to bone, muscle, ligament, and tendons that occur over time from improper training and techniques with repetitive movements. 2. Cognitive and intellectual development — research shows that movement and physical activity a) contribute to healthy brain function by increasing blood flow, oxygen, and glucose to the brain; and b) release neurotransmitters and Brain Derived Neurotropic Factor (or abrineurin) which help brain plasticity, memory, attention, and motivation. * 3. Social and emotional development — by a) helping children adapt to various peers, coaches, and different team demands; and b) reducing their risk of burnout. Focusing solely on one sport can lead to burnout due to the pressure, intensity, and repetitiveness of training. In contrast, playing multiple sports can keep children engaged and interested in physical activity without the risk of losing enthusiasm. THE IMPORTANCE OF GROWTH PLATE MATURITY A child goes through growth spurts as new active bone forms at the end of bones called a “growth plate”: • Growth plates at the end of long bones (such as thigh, lower legs, arms, hands, and feet) are soft and vulnerable during the growing years; and • Growth plates in joints consist of multiple cartilage cells that grow in length and then change into hard mineralized bone. For girls, bones start hardening at age 13 -15 and boys at age 15 -17. Muscles, tendons, and ligaments connect one bone to the next to form a joint and allow us to move, while muscles stretch and adapt as the bone grow in length. Physical activity before a child reaches puberty promotes the growth of healthy and stronger bones. Overuse of the musculoskeletal system in a growing bone affects and can damage the growth plate development. UPSIDE AND DOWNSIDE OF SINGLE VS. MULTIPLE SPORTS Specializing in a single sport usually entails an intense and year-round training in one sport to the exclusion of other sports. Many children’s lives revolve around playing their favorite sports, developing skills, forming friendships, belonging to a team, and learning the competitive spirit, but this may lead to an intense focus on just one sport at a young age. Peer pressure as well as pressure from parents and coaches to join multiple leagues in one sport could contribute to the risk of overuse injuries and burnout. Training intensely and competing while still growing and developing does not allow the body enough time to recover and make the young body more susceptible to overuse injuries. In contrast, participating in multiple sports allows a child’s body to rest between seasons before the next sport season starts. Different muscle groups and skills develop and form muscle memories that can be transferred and used in other sports and movement patterns. Research by the American Orthopedic Society of Sports Medicine and the American Academy of Pediatrics shows no evidence exists that children benefit from early sport specialization in most sports, and they are subject to overuse injury and burnout from concentrated activity. The experts propose multiple sport participation as an excellent alternative to reach athletic goals and increase lifetime enjoyment of physical activity. ** The physical and psychological LIZE LUBBE GUEST CORNER Playing multiple sports and the resulting benefits to the personal development of children benefits from playing various sports, where there is less intense training and pressure to perform, allow children to be active and simultaneously help them develop a healthier sense of their own identity. MULTI-SPORT PAST OF SUPER ATHLETES The chances of your child becoming a sport super star is slim, but many super sport stars played multiple sports growing up. NFL statistics show that 70% of the NFL players were multiple-sport athletes earlier in life, which includes Patrick Mahomes (baseball, football) and Deion Sanders (football, baseball). Other sport super stars who played multiple sports during their childhood include Michael Jordan (basketball, baseball); Johnny Gaudreau (baseball, hockey) and Bo Jackson (baseball, football). So, who knows, playing multiple sports might increase achieving your and your child’s dream of him/her becoming a super sport star. We are hands on PTs! The professional services of the team at Lize Lubbe Physical Therapy include: • Pre & Post Surgery Rehabilitation • Sports Injury Rehabilitation • Neurological Rehabilitation • Treatment of Musculoskeletal & Orthopedic Conditions • Postural, Balance & Gait Training • Pain & Headache Management • Body Rebalancing through Diaphragm, Breathing & Pelvic Stability www.lizelubbept.com [email protected] 914.875.9430 892 NY-35, Cross River, NY 10518 (blue office building) Lize Lubbe is the owner of Lize Lubbe Physical Therapy with its main practice located at 892 Route 35 in Cross River and a PT Studio in the premises of Apex Fitness (where her team focus on the rehabilitation of sports-related injuries). Learn more by calling 914-875-9430, emailing [email protected] or visiting www.lizelubbept.com. MAKING SPORT PART OF CHILDREN’S DAILY LIFE Encourage children to participate and sample different sports to grow not only in athleticism, but to have fun, interact with different groups and coaches, and develop as well-rounded persons. As an experienced physical therapist, I encourage parents to raise their children to love being active and move throughout their lives, and to make physical activity a part of their lives as they mature into adults. If your child experiences any signs of overuse injury or burnout playing sports, please contact their pediatrician or physical therapist for guidance. * See https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/ articles/PMC5919946/ ** See https://www.hss.edu/pediatricsintensive-participation-single-sport-goodbad-kids.asp and https://publications. aap.org/pediatrics/article/153/2/ e2023065129/196435/Overuse-InjuriesOvertraining-and-Burnout-in-Young?autol ogincheck=redirected
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MAY 8 - JUNE 5, 2024 LEISURE THE MT. KISCO-BEDFORD TIMES – PAGE 25 BY RICH MONETTI CONTRIBUTING WRITER “I know the characters before I know the plot,” revealed Michele Miller. The Bedford Hills playwright creates characters in her head, and before their paths are drawn out or reach paper, she simply gets cordial through conversation. Once again, her process has synced up, and Off Broadway will get Miller’s next treat from May 10-26 at Chain Theatre on 312 West 36th Street. “A Final Toast” is the story of two older women who are about to make their journey into late care living. A common refrain for all of us, the two seniors are forced to address long standing family trauma and secrets and then move toward resolution with their daughters. The onset of the pandemic provided the impetus for Miller’s internal monologues. With the disease leaving our elders the most susceptible, she took to heart the way they were being sent off to nursing homes for their own protection. “That’s where these two women meet,” said Miller. Thus, the societal lockdown gave her plenty of time to think. “These women came to me fully formed,” said Miller. A plot obviously emerged and became entangled in her musings. The first lineage features Blanche (Jana Robbins). In the early stages of dementia, she is a vibrant, resilient and domineering secular Jewish woman, and she must rely on her adult daughter Ella (Jolie Curtsinger), to manage her estate. On a collision course is Alice (Sachi Parker). A professional home organizer of Irish heritage, she is tasked with the disposal process for Blanche and Ella. A challenge no doubt, the inciting incident has Alice’s mother (Diane J Findlay) destined for the same facility. The plot then thickens. The intersection reveals that the two matriarchs share a secret, and the urgency threatens to unravel the past and the present for both families. “This play isn’t only about aging,” Miller said. “It’s about relationships between generations.” Serious business for sure, the playwright believes the best way to bring home the message is through levity. “I think we’re more open to understand things when we have a little comedy,” said Miller. Once again, she joyfully retreats to her head space for those initial punchlines. “Blanche just came out with a good one,” Miller conveys the type of winning moment she experiences. Though her pen is engaged, two dimensions are still one dimension short. “When I put them on paper, they are just words,” she said. Enter a production and her vision breathes. “They’re there. That’s my person. That’s Blanche. That’s Carol. So it’s pretty amazing,” said Miller. In this case, the roster of actors definitely delivers, but part of her motivation was to give back. “There aren’t that many rich, complex roles for actresses,” she said. “So I wanted to write the kind of roles they deserve.” Back at her, the actors and director Kathy Curtiss have been in step in terms of bringing the best possible production. “I’ve been very, very lucky to work with people who really get it, who really get me,” she said. “So when they suggest something, it’s usually of value. And the early returns point to a common ground that can make the experience a satisfying universal. “People have said to me after readings that this feels like my story, and that’s what you want,” she concluded. “A Final Toast” will run from May 10 thru 26. For tickets and more information, visit renaissancenow. com Michele Miller Bedford Hills playwright brings ‘A Final Toast’ to Off Broadway L-R: Sachi Parker, Joy Franz, Jana Robbins, Jolie Curtsinger at rehearsal for “A Final Toast” by Michele A Miller. PHOTO COURTESY OF JONATHAN SLAFF 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. It wakes you up 6. A place to sleep 9. Czech village 13. Appetizer 14. African country 15. Dark brown or black 16. Parent-teacher groups 17. Saturates 18. ESPN personality Kimes 19. Songs to a lover 21. Cavalry-sword 22. Begat 23. Patriotic women 24. Famed Princess 25. One who does not conform 28. Neither 29. Nigerian monetary unit 31. Body parts 33. Hit Dave Matthews Band song 36. Depicts with pencil 38. Make into leather without tannin 39. Plants grow from them 41. Alias 44. Fingers do it 45. More dried-up 46. Clod 48. Senior officer 49. A way to listen to music 51. The bill in a restaurant 52. Historic center of Artois region 54. Cyprinid fishes 56. Poisonous perennial plant 60. Scottish Loch 61. Heads 62. Extra seed-covering 63. Wings 64. Britpop band 65. Forearm bones 66. Small immature herring 67. Female sibling 68. Hymn CLUES DOWN 1. Vipers 2. Not on time 3. Resembling a wing or wings 4. Tears down 5. Professional designation 6. Noise a sheep made 7. Type of lodge 8. Speak poorly of 9. Ties the knot again 10. Apron 11. Studied intensively 12. City in Finland 14. One who monitors 17. 18-year astronomical period 20. Trent Reznor’s band 21. Takes to the sea 23. Split pulses 25. Valentine’s Day color 26. Wyatt __ 27. Type of rail 29. One from the Big Apple 30. Asteroids 32. Made more sugary 34. Change in skin pigment 35. Mild yellow Dutch cheese 37. Koran chapters 40. A place to relax 42. Young woman ready for society life 43. Female horses 47. Half of Milli Vanilli 49. Icelandic poems 50. Indiana town 52. Golden peas 53. Closes tightly 55. It’s mined in mountains 56. Cliff (Hawaii) 57. Ribosomal ribonucleic acid 58. Monetary unit 59. Primordial matter 61. TV station 65. Rise
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I will continue to fight tenaciously for our public schools.” Echoing those sentiments was BCSD Superintendent Dr. Robert Glass. “Thanks to the strong and continued advocacy for public education by our community and elected officials like Senator Harckham, Senator Mayer and Assemblymember Burdick, we will not be faced with the dramatic loss of aid that would have likely resulted in staffing, program and facilities maintenance cuts,” he said. “We are immensely grateful that they put students first.” Budget Vote, Board of Ed Election Voters in the Bedford Central School District will go to the polls on Tuesday, May 21, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the elementary school serving their attendance area. The district’s final hearing for the proposed 2024-25 budget was scheduled for Wednesday, May 8, after press time for this issue. Two candidates will be filling a pair of open seats on the Board of Education. Although the election will be uncontested, The Mt. Kisco-Bedford Times offered the candidates an opportunity to introduce themselves to voters and explain what they see as the most pressing issues facing the district. Lisa Mitchell Please list your career and educational accomplishments. As a 17-year district resident and mom to a student at Mount Kisco Elementary School, I am invested in a successful next chapter for BCSD. I will bring to the board 18 years of experience leading the education strategy, programs, budget, and staff for a world-renowned creative organization where my team’s work has made a meaningful difference in closing the arts education access gap. I have worked with schools and districts across the country and beyond, supporting hundreds of thousands of students and teachers while gaining first-hand experience in a variety of educational settings. With a doctorate in entrepreneurial leadership in education, I am also a researcher and will lend strong analytical skills to the district. As a practitioner, I know that achievement data can be a powerful tool when used responsibly, but that it is just one piece of information within a tapestry of context about the success of our students and schools. When combined with feedback from teachers, guidance from administrators, and other measures of student growth, we can use this data for a more complete understanding of our strengths and opportunities. What other leadership positions have you held locally? In addition to being an active member of the MKES community, I am on the Title 1 compact committee for the school and served on BCSD’s equity, diversity, and inclusion committee. Other current and past board/committee service includes: the board of directors for the New York City Arts in Education Roundtable, the education and audience engagement committee for the Broadway League, and the American Alliance for Theater and Education board of directors. What are the most important issues facing the district and the Board of Education? Next year, BCSD has committed to implementing a new literacy curriculum aligned with the Science of Reading. This is a top priority for the district, and I am committed to its successful rollout. Given my experience developing resources and building teacher trainings across the country, I will lend valuable perspective to the strategy for implementation and am ready to support the experts - our district’s teachers, administrators, and literacy consultant - in doing so. The district has faced difficult decisions in recent years, and it is essential we find stability. The current board and administration have made significant improvements, and as we continue to get the budget back on track, I’ll work hard to ensure our resources are directed responsibly, fairly, efficiently, and effectively. We need to identify opportunities to match our budget to our enrollment while maximizing student impact and supporting our teachers. This will require collaborative, creative thinking, and a willingness to try new things. We also have an opportunity to advocate for adjustments to the state foundation aid formula. Although I am thrilled that foundation aid was restored for this year, we have an opportunity to improve the formula on which it is based. BCSD is a case-study example as to why the current formula doesn’t work. My background in education research and my data analysis skills will equip us to advocate that BCSD students must not be short changed. Finally, my experience as an executive at a large organization has provided me with the background and skills for developing systems and leading people. As the board and administration continue to stabilize the budget, we have an opportunity to strengthen our systems and elevate our operations. Across all my work, I pride myself in bringing people together. In these polarizing times, I am committed to leveraging this strength for the benefit of all our students. The best ideas often spring from opposing opinions, and I’m dedicated to listening, reflecting, and acting in the best interest of our district. We get more done when we work together. Steven Matlin Please list your career and educational accomplishments. I am a corporate attorney for a fortune 500 company with over 25 years of legal experience. In addition to my law degree, I earned a bachelor’s in business administration from the University of Michigan. I am also a CPA. What other leadership positions have you held locally? Prior to joining the BCSD BOE in 2021, I served on the BCSD Budget Advisory Committee for three years. I have been a little league coach for the last seven years. What are the most important issues facing the district and the Board of Education? The rollout of our Science of Reading based literacy curriculum next year is a key initiative I am glad to see come to fruition. It is something we have been working on since I proposed the formation of a committee to review our literacy curriculum during my first year on the Board. In conjunction with our new math curriculum these changes are critical to meeting our long-term goals of improving student achievement results. While it has been less than two full school years since we introduced our new math curriculum, our student achievement results are showing positive upticks. I am confident we will see similar results in due time after the new literacy curriculum is introduced next year. The primary goal of any school district must be to provide our students with the Lisa Mitchell Steven Matlin
MAY 8 - JUNE 5, 2024 THE MT. KISCO-BEDFORD TIMES – PAGE 27 BCSD FROM PAGE 26 best education possible. The new literacy and math curricula are critical steps toward achieving this goal. We also need to continue to improve our special education, dual language, arts, music, athletics and all other programs we offer to our students. We can never rest that we are doing enough. All this needs to be done in a climate and culture which is inclusive and accepting of all students. The next three years will also see the completion of our voter approved bond initiative which will help transform our students’ learning experiences for years to come. I am proud to say the construction committee I have been on for the past two years and which I chaired this year, has brought the first half of the total bond project in at 1.5 million dollars under budget without any sacrifices to the integrity of the voter approved projects. Unfortunately, the District is operating under less-than-ideal financial constraints the current board and administration inherited from the prior administration. Balancing the need to remain financially prudent so we do not repeat the same mistakes our district made ten years ago while at the same time providing a robust overall educational experience which meets the needs of all students is undoubtedly our biggest challenge. My prior Board experience combined with my financial and legal professional background make me well-suited to help guide us through the challenges and opportunities of the next three years. The Mount Kisco Interfaith Food Pantry is excited to announce its upcoming inaugural spring event, the “Community Table” benefit. The event will be held on Wednesday, May 22, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Bedford Historical Hall, located at 608 Old Post Road in Bedford. The community is invited to join in at this event dedicated to raising funds for the Pantry and the people that it supports in our community. The evening will feature a delightful spread of drinks and hors d’oeuvres, accompanied by captivating music performed by DogBone. At the heart of the Pantry’s vision is a community where everyone has enough food to thrive, and this event serves as a testament to the Pantry’s dedication to that cause. “We are excited to introduce our inaugural signature spring event,” says Executive Director Trina Ward Fontaine. “The evening focuses on the importance of putting enough satisfying, healthy, and nutritious food on the dining table where important connections and memories are made with family and friends. For an increasing number of our neighbors in Northern Westchester, this continues to be a challenge. The number of households that depend on us continues to grow, as does the frequency with which people visit our weekly choice pantry. Together, we have been able to accommodate the dramatic increase in guest numbers to approximately 102,000 people in 2023.” “Economic indicators show no signs that this need will ease or that food prices will decrease in absolute terms,” Fontaine continues. “Our monthly numbers thus far in 2024 bear this out. Please come support our neighbors in need and enjoy some good food and community while doing so. If you cannot join us, please consider making a donation and/or join us to volunteer.” Do not miss this wonderful occasion to support the Pantry’s mission of resetting the table for those facing food insecurity and ensuring that no one in our community goes hungry. To purchase tickets, sponsorships, or make a donation, visit www.mountkiscofoodpantry.org or send an email with your request to [email protected]. Article courtesy of Mount Kisco Interfaith Food Pantry. An invitation to the ‘community table’ Mount Kisco Interfaith Food Pantry to hold spring benefit Securities offered through Cantella & Co., Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. Cantella and Co., Inc. does not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. This material has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal and accounting advisors before engaging in any transaction. 845-628-5400 SFGtaxes.com | [email protected] 824 Route 6, Suite 4 | Mahopac, NY 10541 from other accountants and tax preparers is our ability to work with you not just on taxes, but on financials, college planning, divorce, retirement planning, changes in life planning... We don’t just process tax forms, we advise on how to handle your income and expenses in the future with personalized recommendations. We help you navigate the tax code, and in the end, help you set sound financial goals. What separates us
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MAY 8 - JUNE 5, 2024 THE MT. KISCO-BEDFORD TIMES – PAGE 29 BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER Bookworms, rejoice! A Barnes & Noble is bound for downtown Mount Kisco. The retail bookseller aims to open a 14,000-square-foot store by November, according to Janine Flanigan, its senior director of planning and design. It will be located at 59 South Moger Ave., the previous site of a Walgreens and a Rite Aid. The building is owned by Friedland Properties and Barnes & Noble’s lease begins in August. Its design and interior will be similar to newer Barnes & Nobles, such as the ones in Hartsdale, which opened last fall, she said. Other Westchester locations are White Plains, Mohegan Lake, and Eastchester. There is a Barnes & Noble in the Dutchess County town of Poughkeepsie as well. For sale will be books, magazines, vinyl records, children’s toys and games, calendars, greeting cards, journals, and gifts. There will a café, of course, where folks can refuel before making another foray down the aisles of goodies. Village Trustee Karen Schleimer let the cat out of the bag at the Village Board’s March 18 meeting. Calling Barnes & Noble’s impending arrival a “big, big plus for Mount Kisco,” she said “I know that a lot of people on hearing this can’t wait. I’m very, very excited.” The bookstore will be “an absolute boon for the downtown,” agreed Beth Vetare-Civitello, co-executive director of the local Chamber of Commerce, predicting that it will draw people from outside the village as well as serve residents. Mount Kisco hasn’t had “a proper bookstore” since 2011 when Borders shuttered its Main Street location due to bankruptcy, she said. It’s not that there are no books to be found downtown, however. There are tons for sale at The Hamlet British Shop on South Moger Avenue and at The Curio Room, an independent bookstore, gallery, and community center on Main Street. Mount Kisco is now officially part of Barnes & Noble’s new journey. The nation’s largest bookstore chain, it had outlived its biggest rival, Borders, but was still facing challenges due to competition with online sellers such as Amazon and other physical retailers. It became private after being acquired for $476 million in 2019 by Elliott Investment Management, an affiliate of hedge funds Elliott Associates L.P. and Elliott International Limited. According to media reports, when the assumption of debt was factored in, the deal was worth about $683 million. Now things are on the upswing. “We’re seeing tremendous growth,” Flanigan told The Mt. Kisco-Bedford Times recently. Barnes & Noble opened 31 new stores in the U.S. last year and is on track to open 60 more in places such as Dubuque, Iowa; Santa Fe Springs, Calif.; and Chicago. That’s more than it had opened in the past 10 years, she added. (All told, it currently has more than 600 stores in 50 states.) The new Mount Kisco brickand-mortar will be more than a place to buy books. “We want to make it a community gathering space,” Flanigan said. Barnes & Noble coming to Mount Kisco The new store will be located at 59 South Moger Ave. PHOTO: CAROL REIF BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER A Mount Kisco man was sentenced to 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to first-degree manslaughter in the death of his housemate. According to Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah, 42-year-old Oscar Manolo Morales fatally stabbed 36-year-old Rey David Esquivel Lemus at their Lexington Avenue residence last summer. Morales and Lemus had gotten into an argument around 11 p.m. on June 24 that turned physical. Another resident of the multi-family building managed to separate the two, but minutes later Morales grabbed a kitchen knife and plunged it into the victim four times, including his chest. Westchester County police arrested Morales at the scene and Lemus was rushed to Northern Westchester Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. “Today’s sentence holds the defendant accountable for his brazen act of violence that took the life of his friend and housemate. We extend our deepest condolences to Mr. Lemus’s family who grieve this senseless loss,” Rocah said. Morales pleaded guilty on March 28 to a felony charge of manslaughter in the first degree. He also was sentenced to five years of post-release supervision. The case was before State Supreme Court Justice Larry Schwartz in Westchester County Court and prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Elizabeth Z. Marcus and Kevin Jones of the Trials and Investigations Division. Man sentenced after manslaughter conviction Scan Here To Sign Up (It’s FREE!) Get YOUR Town’s Local News In Your Inbox Daily BUYING ONLY 845-628-0362 WE WILL COME TO YOU! 53 WE BUY: YEARS! 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PAGE 30 – THE MT. KISCO-BEDFORD TIMES MAY 8 - JUNE 5, 2024 BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER The Mount Kisco Village Board last week adopted a 2024- 2025 budget of $26,527,796, which is $456,108 or 1.75 percent higher than the current $26,071,688 spending plan. Mayor Michael Cindrich, while allowing that the overall increase was “slightly more” than he’d hoped, still thought that the budget was both “appropriate” and “responsible.” “I think the village manager did an excellent job with the tentative budget,” he said at the board’s special meeting on Monday, April 29. If various adjustments and changes to the tentative budget hadn’t been made, the increase would have instead been 1.87 percent, according to Village Manager Ed Brancati. The tax levy will increase by .92 or less than 1 percent, bringing it to $16,142,932 from the current $15,996,322. The tentative tax levy increase had been 1.29 percent. The current tax rate of $109.64 per $1,000 of assessed valuation will increase by $2.27 or 2.07 percent to $111.91 per $1,000 of assessed valuation in 2024-2025. Before the plan was adjusted, that would have been 2.45 percent higher. This means that the owner of a single-family home with a market value of $457,500 – and an assessed value of $36,000 – can expect to pay $81.85 more in property taxes for an average total village tax bill of $4,028.94. Before the changes, that would have been $96.75 more, for a total property tax bill of $4,043.79. The fiscal year starts on June 1. Water and sewers rates will remain flat. The average annual water bill is $795, the average sewer bill, $249. The budget includes increases for the library fund and the Mount Kisco Volunteer Fire Department. In the latter case, each of the department’s four companies will be allocated an extra $15,000 for things such as equipment. In order to get that money, they will have to provide the village/ town with a detailed and justified list of their expenditures for the past three years, Brancati said. The $60,000 expenditure will be partially offset by $27,078 in revenue from districts in New Castle and Bedford that the Mount Kisco Fire Department serves. As was expected, the village cut expenditures by eliminating the Community Resource Officer (CRO) position. To support the program, the village was paying $250,000 above its base $7 million public safety services contract with the county police. There was no separate contract for the CRO program itself, according to Brancati. In giving the highlights of the budget at the Village Board’s special meeting Monday, April 29, he also noted that the plan cut $2,500 from the Economic Development Council line. As far as general police protection goes, there’s enough money to cover the county police contract and, if the board chooses, to pay for the park ranger at Leonard Park that the Recreation Commission had requested, as well as special police details. “It’s still at the level of resources we need in order to provide that level of security and safety,” Brancati said, without specifically mentioning the CRO program’s demise. Before the vote to adopt was taken, Cindrich asked board members for comments. Trustee Lisa Abzun was the only one who spoke up. “I just wanted to clarify. Does the budget include any funding, either partial or full, for a CRO?” she asked. “It does not,” Brancati responded. “Does it include raises for the mayor or trustees?” Abzun asked. (Trustee Karen Schleimer had, at a budget work session, broached the topic, saying trustees hadn’t gotten a pay hike in many years.) “It does not,” Brancati told Abzun. Abzun confirmed to The Mount Kisco – Bedford Times last week that she is not planning to run for re-election this year. “I am taking time to care for my family,” she explained in an email, adding that “this is in no way an endorsement of either of the two Mount Kisco Democratic Party candidates that have filed their petitions for the November 2024 elections.” She was referring to Schleimer, a seven-term trustee, and Mount Kisco Democratic Chair Tom Luzio, who Abzun bested in a 2023 Democratic primary only to be beaten by Cindrich who ran for mayor on an independent line. They were endorsed by the Democrats; Abzun was not. Community Policing The CRO program had a three-month trial run in the spring of 2022 and was adopted for FY 2022-2023 and renewed for FY 2023-2024. During this go-round’s deliberations, the board decided to reduce the amount budgeted for police protection by $200,000, leaving $50,000 on the table to cover expenses such as a park ranger for Leonard Park and special police details to be deployed as needed. That amount was further reduced to $35,000 in the final spending plan, Brancati said. That meant that the CRO program was de-funded. The proposal to eliminate had brought protests from numerous individuals and organizations throughout the community, including Neighbors Link and Northern Westchester Hospital. 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community policing. A desire to keep costs down was a huge factor behind the decision. The $250,000 expense would have hiked the manager’s proposed budget by 1.6 percent, Cindrich said. That would have resulted in a tax increase of more than 4 percent and put the village over the tax cap. He saidthe village would be asking county police to assign the current CRO, Eddie Ramirez, to Mount Kisco permanently so he could be assigned as a patrol officer and to special details. The mayor had also suggested that the county’s Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) could take on more of a role. Abzun initially had been against hiring a full-time CRO because, she explained, she didn’t feel “any more boots on the ground were needed.” However, she later changed her mind and became a strong supporter of the program. At recent budget work sessions, Abzun noted that CROs and regular patrol officers have “totally different roles.” Furthermore, the MCRT does not have the “same mission and capabilities” as a CRO, she argued, explaining that the MCRT hosted by Mount Kisco handles a “catchment area” of 200 square miles – compared to the village’s 3.2 square miles. Besides Mount Kisco, it serves Bedford, New Castle, North Castle, Lewisboro, North Salem, Somers, and Pound Ridge. Its goal is to build rapport with individuals in crisis, provide on-thespot counseling and follow-up support, and to take steps, if necessary, to have folks taken to an emergency room or psychiatric facility. Anniversary Celebration The village will mark the 150th anniversary of its incorporation at the end of May, 2025. For the celebration to be a success, it’s going to take an all-handson-deck approach, said Cindrich, calling for more community volunteers. He also thanked current volunteers on the Planning Board, Zoning Board, Architectural Review Board, Conservation Advisory Council, Historical Society, and others who “are committed to this village and who do a awful lot of work without any compensation.” “My point is, without the volunteerism, this budget would be significantly higher,” he said. Looking Ahead In his closing remarks, Cindrich pointed to the “millions of dollars” the village’s spent to improve its business district over the past few years. While that will continue, he hoped to focus more on quality of life issues in residential areas and public parks. Cindrich specifically mentioned improvements to amenities in Leonard Park such as the Tea House and ball fields, and the sprucing up of Flewellyn Park, which is located at the corner of Grove Street and East Hyatt Avenue. The security of Byram Lake Reservoir, which is the village’s chief drinking water source, is “a big item,” as is the “community policing initiative,” he said. Also on the mayor’s agenda are reviewing requests from community organizations such as the Historical Society, continuing the conversation with the fire department about its “future needs,” and encouraging “responsible development to restore the $5 million lost in taxable property” over the past five years. The last is something the village can’t afford not to address, he said, adding: “We can’t stay stagnant.” “This board has much work to do,” Cindrich said. MAY 8 - JUNE 5, 2024 THE MT. 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