June 24, 2016

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June 24, 2016 | Vol. 4, Number 26 | www.eastchesterreview.com

We did it!

Bronxville High School’s Class of 2016 celebrates prior to graduation. The commencement ceremony took place on the school’s front lawn on Saturday, June 18. For more, see page 6. Photos/Sibylla Chipaziwa

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Petition launched for more research on hotel site High school orchestra earns high accolades

The former marble quarry-turned-landfill on Marbledale Road in Tuckahoe, which may soon be turned into a Marriott hotel, is now the focus of an online petition calling for an environmental impact report.

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By COREY STOCKTON Staff Writer Some Tuckahoe, Bronxville and Eastchester residents have signed an online petition that hopes to delay the development of the Marbledale Road site into a hotel following the removal of potentially hazardous materials buried beneath it.

And they’re not the only ones with concerns over the proposed expansive project.

The petition, which was au­ thored on June 17 and has gar­ nered more than 160 online signatures as of press time, re­ quests that the Tuckahoe Plan­ ning Board rescind its issuance of a Conditional Negative Dec­ laration. That declaration, which the Planning Board voted for in September 2015—board mem­ ber Melba Caliano was absent from the vote—waived the ho­ tel developer, Bilwin Devel­ opment Affiliates LLC, from having to conduct an environ­ mental impact study on the site, which otherwise would have required a lengthy and cost­ly review process.

The petitioners are requesting that the Planning Board require Bilwin to perform an environ­ mental impact report, but ac­ cording to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, DEC, such a re­ port would not be required un­ til the developer completes the DEC-approved remediation and removal of contaminants from the property.

Bilwin is awaiting approval for a Remedial Action Work Plan from the DEC, which would au­ thorize the developer to begin a Brownfield Cleanup, a voluntary cleanup of a toxic or hazardous

area in exchange for tax ben­ efits. Once that cleanup project is completed, Bilwin would seek to build a hotel on the property.

Currently, the village of Tuck­ ahoe does not have any hotels or motels.

But there is concern that the 3.5-acre Marbledale Road prop­ erty is at the center of a former 6.6-acre dumpsite for industrial waste, which, according to a DEC report, contained high lev­ els of potentially carcinogenic Freon vapors, and other hazard­ ous chemical vapors.

Some in the community who have spoken out against the clean­ up say they are not against the hotel development, but they want more research to be conducted be­ fore the land is disturbed.

“We’re all asking for the same thing: to ensure we’re all pro­ tected from potentially hazard­ ous toxins before they open this Pandora’s box,” said Rachel Zo­ lottev, organizer of the petition and owner of Ki Martial Arts, which is located next to the site.

Don Hughes, an independent geologist hired by Zolottev, re­ ported that not enough research has been conducted to know what could be in the site, specu­ lating that chemical drums and tanks were likely to have been dumped into the landfill.

Although the online petition is calling for an environmental impact study of the site, the Wa­ verly Parent Teacher Association in Eastchester is also campaign­ ing for more research prior to any cleanup taking place.

A letter written by Sara DeR­ inse, co-president of the Waverly PTA, calls for more comprehen­ sive testing over a larger area of land. The DEC has previously labeled the 6.6 acres of land as

three separate parcels, the 3.5acre Brownfield site, owned by Bilwin, in the center of the prop­ erty, and one Potential Super­ fund Cleanup site, “P” site, on each end. But according to DEC officials, it could take years be­ fore the DEC begins cleanup of a “P” site, as they would first be required to investigate and seek funding from any parties respon­ sible for polluting the site at any time in the past.

New York Sen. George Lat­ imer, a Rye Democrat, and As­ semblywoman Amy Paulin, a Scarsdale Democrat, wrote a joint letter to the DEC in May expressing their concerns.

The petition to the Tucka­ hoe Planning Board lists 32 points by which the opponents of the Brownfield Cleanup are demanding more thorough re­ search before breaking ground.

Latimer told the Review, “Those concerns are pointed; they’re not imaginary.”

Tuckahoe Mayor Steve Eck­ lond, a Republican, wrote a let­ ter to the DEC contesting the stance of the state legislators, which included a report from the village’s environmental en­ gineer, Mike Musso, concluding that the original testing of the site was procedurally sound.

Ecklond told the Review he has faith in the DEC, and that the village’s responsibility is over­ sight when the project is under­ way. The mayor added that he appreciates the concern of the residents. “At the end of the day I am very happy that there has been a lot of scrutiny on this applica­ tion,” Ecklond said. “It’s brought [the site plan] to the highest level of oversight in Albany.”

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The Bronxville High School Orchestra participated in the New York State School Music Association, NYSSMA, spring festival held at Lehman College on May 17. The talented musi­ cians earned the highest possible accolade, a gold with a distinc­ tion award, and performed a lev­ el 6 repertoire, which is the most difficult NYSSMA level.

Orchestra director Denise Lutter said the students earned Gold with Distinction for dem­ onstrating an exceptional level of technical and artistic skill in each of the evaluative categories for all three selections. The group performed CONCERTO Grosso, Op. 6, No. 1 by Arcangelo Corel­ li, Aria from Suite No. 3 in D by J. S. Bach, arranged by Leopold Stokowski, and Concerto Grosso No. 2 by Ernest Bloch.

NYSSMA-trained adjudica­ tors evaluated the students on tone, intonation, balance, tech­ nique, accuracy and execution, rhythm and interpretation.

“Not only did the high school students play a difficult reper­ toire, they performed without a conductor,” Lutter said. “Follow­

The Bronxville High School Orchestra performed in the New York State School Music Association spring festival on May 17 and earned the highest possible accolade, a Gold with Distinction award.

Photo courtesy Bronxville Union Free School District

ing the students’ performance, the adjudicators complimented them on their leadership skills and the depth of their musical interpretation. From my vantage point, this is the highest praise, as it means the students under­ stand the art form at a level that allows them to craft musically expressive performances inde­ pendently.”

Congratulations to the fol­ lowing students on their out­ standing performance: Allegra Alfano on first violin, Henry Anderson on cello, Peter Bren­ nan on double bass, Ellie

Briskin on viola, Eva Cagliostro on double bass, Sophie Geer on double bass, Kirsten Ircha on viola, Remi Laurence on first violin, Delfina Maldonado on first violin, Alexander New on cello, Virginia Pennoyer on sec­ ond violin, Dryden Quigley on second violin, Katie Quigley on viola, Fallon Raviol on first vio­ lin, Hillary Rizzo on first violin, Lucy Rizzo on second violin, Andrea Shephard on second violin, William Tague on sec­ ond violin, Abigail Thomas on double bass and Xavier Zhang on first violin. (Submitted)

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What’s going on...

Eastchester Public Library

Bedtime Math’s Summer of Numbers Challenge

case of rain, the program will be held in the Yea­ ger Room.

Eastchester High School driver education

Children from pre-K to fifth grade are welcome to join the library’s Bedtime Math’s Summer of Numbers Challenge on Monday, June 27 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This all-day event will give children prizes for solving math problems. The event is free and open to the public, and registration is not re­ quired.

Pan for gold

Get your license at 17. Information about the driver education program can be found at eastchester.k12.ny.us. The summer program runs for approximately 6 1/2 weeks, usually be­ ginning the last week in June and ending midAugust. Class meets every day for 90 minutes.

The driving school sets each student’s schedule based on the application submitted. Hours run between 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. All details are available on the application. If you have any questions, call 332-7700.

Summer Reading Game kickoff party

EPL Film Series The movie “London Has Fallen” will be screened on Friday, June 24 at 1:30 p.m. After the death of the British prime minister, the world’s most powerful leaders gather in London to pay their respects. Without warning, terrorists un­ leash a devastating attack that leaves the city in chaos and ruins. Secret Service agent Mike Ban­ ning (Gerard Butler) springs into action to bring U.S. President Benjamin Asher (Aaron Eckhart) to safety. When Asher falls into the hands of the sinister organization, it’s up to Banning to save his commander in chief from a horrible fate. Rated R; running time: 100 minutes.

Cooking with Herbs eople of all ages are welcome to plant herbs on Sat­ P urday, June 25 at 10 a.m. Everyone in the class will leave with their own herb garden. This class is free and open to the public, and registration is required.

For more information about the class or to register, visit the library’s Reference Desk or call 793-5055.

Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons Part II Students in grades six and up are welcome to attend the second session of the library’s work­ shop on how to play the popular game Dun­ geons and Dragons on Saturday, June 25 from 10:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. This workshop will be run by a Dungeon Master with decades of experi­ ence with the game. This program is only open to those who have attended the first session. For more information or to register for this work­ shop, contact Elizabeth Portillo at 739-5055 or by email at eportillo@wlsmail.org.

Children from kindergarten through fifth grade are welcome to come the library’s summer read­ ing game kickoff event on Monday, June 27 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. The kickoff party will begin with a game called Sciencetellers, where students will be able to make things fly, bounce, transform and soar while telling a series of stories bound to en­ ergize and engage. This program, and the sum­ mer reading game, are free and open to the pub­ lic. Online pre-registration for the summer reading game began on Monday, June 20 and is ongoing at eastchesterlibrary.org. For more information or to sign up for the summer reading game, contact Teresa Chang at 721-8105 or by email at tchang@ wlsmail.org.

Children ages 3 and up are welcome to puck a bit of gold from the library’s riverbend during this Summer Reading Program time travel adventure on Wednesday, June 29 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. This program is free and open to the public, and registration is not required.

Life-size Clue Mystery Game Teens ages 10 and up are welcome to help kick off the Teen Summer Reading Game by attending the library’s 1980s-themed Life-size Clue Mys­ tery Game on Thursday, June 30 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Teens attending the event should dress in their best ‘80s outfit or dress like their favorite ‘80s character to gain extra points toward the summer reading game prize. This event is free and open to the public, and registration is required. For more information or to register for the event, visit bronx­ villelibrary.org.

Village Lutheran Church

Teen Summer Reading kickoff movie night The library will celebrate the kickoff of the teen summer reading event with a movie night on Wednesday, June 29 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:50 p.m.

The library will screen teens’ favorite movie based on their votes when they register for the screening online. Popcorn and refreshments will be served.

This movie night is free and open to the public.

Registration is required. For more information about the screening or to register for the screening and vote on the movie being screened, visit east­ chesterlibrary.org.

Bronxville Public Library Bossy Frog Band concert Children of all ages are welcome to come to the library to hear Jeffrey Freidberg of the Bossy Frog Band perform on Tuesday, June 28 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the Library Lawn, weather permitting.

This fun show will include singing, dancing, mov­ ing and imagining. The program is free and open to the public, and registration is not required. In

Eastchester Recreation Department Bronco Hoops summer basketball camp Bronco Hoops Basketball Camp is rooted in teaching the fundamental skills and strategy of basketball in a manner that is both fun and educational. Each day, athletes will participate in skill-based stations that focus on individu­ al player development. Those skills will then be utilized in controlled game situations and scrimmages. Camp staff will work closely with each athlete to help them maximize their poten­ tial and ensure a positive experience.

The camp is open to boys and girls ages 5 to 14, and will run from June 27 to July 7 at Bronx­ ville High School, located at 177 Pondfield Road.

Camp hours are 9 a.m. to noon, and the fee is $199. For more information, visit eastchester.org/ departments/recreation/index.html or email bron­ cohoops@gmail.com.

Bronxville Sports and Science Camp Vacation Bible School The Village Lutheran Church, located at 172 White Plains Road in Bronxville, will be hold­ ing a summer vacation bible school. This year’s theme is Deep Sea Discovery: God is With Me Wherever I Go. Children entering kindergar­ ten through fifth grade are welcome to join the church from July 11 through July 15 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room for Bible stories, music, crafts, snacks and fun. The suggested registration fee is $20 per child and $30 per family. For more information or to reg­ ister for the school, contact Mimi Blanco at 3370207 ext. 1026.

Eastchester school district news

The mission of the Bronxville Sports and Sci­ ence Camp is to provide children with experi­ ences in a variety of sports, enrich them in the field of science exploration, and empower them with decision-making skills. Blending the disci­ plines found in sports and academics with this life lesson theme provides children with a camp experience that will be both valuable and memo­ rable. The camp is specifically designed for boys and girls entering grades K-6 and is presented by the Eastchester Recreation Department. There are four sessions, all in July. The camps will run weekdays from 9 a.m. to noon at the Bronxville School, located at 177 Pondfield Road. For more information, visit eastchester.org/ departments/ recreation/index.html or email bronxvillesport­ sandsciencecamp@gmail.com.

Join Music Boosters Help is needed to continue the support of music education in Eastchester in grades K-12.

A full board is needed for the 2016-2017 school year. Please consider applying, no ex­ perience is necessary. To apply and for more information, visit eastchestermusicboosters. wordpress.com.

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Habitat luncheon honors local contributors

New Castle Town Supervisor Robert Greenstein, left, is presented with an award for his contributions to the organization by Jim Killoran, Habitat of Westchester CEO.

On June 8, Habitat for Hu­ manity of Westchester honored local volunteers and public of­ ficials at its American Dream Luncheon held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in White Plains.

Among those in attendance were County Executive Rob As­ torino, a Republican, New Castle Town Supervisor Robert Green­ stein, a Republican, and Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano, a Democrat.

Review Publisher How­ ard Sturman, who shared a close friendship with Andrew O’Rourke, the late former Repub­

lican county executive, received an award named after the politi­ cal heavyweight. Upon receiving the award, Sturman spoke of his memories of O’Rourke, a found­ ing member of the Westchester Habitat chapter, who also provid­ ed the organization with its first piece of land in Larchmont nearly 30 years ago.

Habitat of Westchester is cur­ rently based in New Rochelle and has worked on more than 2,000 new homes and rehabilitation projects, including Hurricane Sandy and flood homes, with the

help of more than 15,000 volun­ teers last year.

According to Jim Killoran, Habitat of Westchester’s CEO, the nonprofit organization’s most recent initiatives are target­ ed toward the millennial popula­ tion who can no longer afford to live in Westchester due to rising costs, as well as local veterans who settle in the area.

“This luncheon, now more than ever, is a clarion call that we are in an affordable homeowner crisis,” Killoran told the Review.

“Every town and city should

Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino, left, with Review Publisher Howard Sturman. Sturman received the Andrew P. O’Rourke award in honor of the late county executive.

Jim Killoran, second from left, with student volunteers from Horace Mann School in the Bronx. Photos/Bobby Begun

have affordable home ownership with the help of Habitat in the upcoming years.”

As the organization approach­ es its 30th anniversary in 2019,

Killoran is actively seeking vol­ unteers to help build and rebuild Westchester neighborhoods.

“We believe the economic success of Westchester is con­

tingent upon people’s ability to live here,” Killoran said. “To that end, we want everyone to pick up a hammer.”

-Reporting by Andrew Dapolite

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Bronxville High School celebrates Class of 2016

By SIBYLLA CHIPAZIWA Editorial Assistant Dressed in the tradition­ al white dresses and tuxedos, members of the Bronxville High School Class of 2016 received their high school diplomas in front of an audience of friends and family during the 94th an­ nual commencement ceremony, held on the school’s front lawn on Saturday, June 18.

At the stroke of 6:45 p.m., the bells of the Reformed Church of Bronxville tolled, signaling the graduates to emerge and walk to the front steps of the school building to “Pomp and Circum­ stance” performed by the Bronx­ ville High School Orchestra, which they followed up with the national anthem.

Principal Ann Meyer wel­

Superintendent of Schools Dr. David Quattrone declares that the Class of 2016 has met all the requirements to graduate from Bronxville High School.

Class President Kathleen Conaton speaks to her classmates about the 13-year journey they have taken, and gives some advice for life after high school. Photo courtesy Bronxville school district

comed guests and addressed the graduates, wishing them well on their exciting journey. She said the students, in many ways, were the inspiration for the Bronxville Promise ideals and she hopes they will continue to embody them throughout their life outside of school.

“We, the faculty, wanted to give all of you the opportunity to develop as leaders, innovators, critical thinkers and engaged citizens,” Meyer said. “This is just the beginning of what you will do to grow as individuals to contribute to the world. This evening, we will celebrate your

Friends and family look on as Bronxville High School graduates receive their diplomas on Saturday, June 18 on the school’s front lawn overlooking Pondfield Road.

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The ladies of the Class of 2016 line up to receive their diplomas.

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Bronxville High School’s Class of 2016 pose for their class photo before the 94th commencement ceremony on the school’s front lawn on Saturday, June 18. The class included 117 graduates.

Photo courtesy Bronxville school district

time here and wish you well on your journey.”

Class President Kathleen Co­ naton started off the celebration with humor, reflecting on shared memories over the past 13 years and recognizing her fellow grad­ uates as individuals with unique talents and the skills to make a difference in the world.

“As we head off from Bronx­ ville High School, I hope that each of you makes the most of your new experiences,” she said.

“Wherever we are in the com­ ing years, I hope that we can all apply what we’ve learned to make the most of our new sur­ roundings. Be brave, have the courage to ask questions. And most importantly, begin now and don’t wait. The only thing we can do right now is feel proud of all we have accomplished so far and look toward the future with bright eyes and a running start.”

Student Faculty Legislature President Natalia Kaminski encouraged her classmates to find their own paths in life and thanked all parents in the audi­ ence for their love and benevo­ lence in guiding them along the way.

“Graduation provides the rit­ ual by which we students transi­ tion into the larger world,” she said. “This presents us with two essential responsibilities that may at times seem in conflict with one another. How do we reconcile being faithful to who we are while living and contrib­ uting to the larger collective of humanity? The paradox is that our society is only as good as we are.”

Parent Kimberly O’Toole, who was chosen by the class as this year’s guest speaker, of­ fered her remarks to the Class of 2016 amid laughs from all pres­ ent. Several students received awards for excellence in music, art, vocal music, drama, English, math, science, Latin, social stud­ ies, Spanish, French and overall academic excellence.

Superintendent of Schools Dr. David Quattrone then declared that the class had met all the re­ quirements to graduate, before they were called one by one—la­ dies first—to receive their diplo­ mas to cheers from the audience and fellow classmen.

CONTACT: sibylla@hometwn.com

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Bronxville High School Class of 2016

Cameron D. Adamiyatt Samuel Bradley Aherne Robert David Ambrose Jr. William Henry Anderson Natalie Arenzon Noor Banihashem-Ahmad Jude Antoun Bato Ian Alexander Baxter Gage Daniel Bellitto Nikolaas Mathieu Coit Bender Matthew Hughes Bettino Rachel Alexandra Bothwell John George Brakatselos John Calabrese Michael Calabrese Timothy Patrick Caruso Ralph Joseph Chrappa Jeanne Chrisanthopoulos Caroline Elizabeth Colavita Kathleen Carol Conaton

Samuel Hepp Connors Connor John Daly Indira DasGupta Caroline Elizabeth Dent Caroline Grayce DePaul Samantha Paige DeVries Yosman Dhar Alessandra Sofia Díaz Sophia Rose Doukas Tucker Michael Duncan Eric Michael Dunn Yasmeen Fahr Christopher Ellis Gay Jack Gerard Gelinas Roy Craig Gosnell Elizabeth DeCourcy Grass Lauren Kendall Gray Celia Elizabeth Haims Andrew Cameron Harwood Carlie Lynn-Brzezinski Hoffer

Jillian Lee Jiampietro Ansley Elizabeth Jones Natalia Simone Kaminski Stephen Houx Kanganis Hiroshi Kawakatsu Jessica Suzanne Kelly Emme Maud Kerj Nodar David Kikvidze Eleni Elizabeth Kinas Thomas John King William Baylor Knox Olena Maria Kocur Emily Nicole Kowalski Amy No Kwok Andrew M. Lamadrid William Christian Langhoff Emma Kathryn Lewis Christina Maria Louka Gabriella Marie Markola Katherine Shannon Marrinan

Jack Emerich McDonough Brian McHale John Alden Millard III Christopher Scott Miller Lain Elizabeth Miller Taber Yeomans Minich Ally Danielle Minoli Yumiko Mita Hiroko Mitsui Jack James Moonan Aran Walker Murphy Anthony John Napolitano Thomas Georges Bédard Neville Margaret Rose O’Reilly Brennan Elizabeth O’Toole Michelle Marie Paulson Ohto Aatos Yrjana Pentikainen Joseph Walter Pepe Trevor Lyman Pettit

Nicola Hopkins Phillips William Scott Purdy Dryden France Quigley William Ferdinand Rabsey Fallon Anna Raviol John Christian Recine Julia Frederica Reichel Patrick Thomas Rich Dara Elina Rivadeneira Hilary Foley Rizzo Nicolette Grace Romley Sean Patrick Ryan Nicholas Arthur Saluti Olivia Kylland Samios Caroline Samantha Schetlick Charlotte Luise Friederike Schmuck Megan Catherine Scotti Taylor Ann Sears Yusrah Seddiki

John Michael Seminara Catherine Grace Sullivan Saige E. Sunier Nicholas Edward Sutherland Zoltan Szabo Samuel Alex Szor William Berkley Tague Alekzandra Leigh Thoms Juliet Amy Timmins Ricardo David TimoneyGomez Sarah Vang Torres James David Tubridy Emme Bohannon Verscaj Daniel Joseph von Albade William Arthur von Mehren Veronica Walsh Timothy Gene Weir Martin Kalan Wilkins Trevin Winston

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Rye police consider using body cameras

“Immigration must be controlled. If there are no laws, there is no government.”

Collected on Halstead Aven

ue

Harrison

John M. Voetsch, Harrison

“My problem is the empty property next door.

I don’t want my business next to this.”

Igor Annopolasky, Scarsdale “What I am most frustrated about is the health care system. We have a big problem with nutrition and obesity.”

Michelle Perrone, Fairfield County, Conn.

This police officer, from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department in California, has a body camera on his chest. The Westchester County district attorney is preparing to allocate $12,000 to the city of Rye Police Department to purchase the technology. Photos courtesy Vievu

By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer Over the past year, a growing number of police departments in Westchester County and be­ yond have started equipping their officers with body camer­ as. The Rye Police Department and the city’s elected officials are now considering becoming a part of the nationwide trend and implementing a body cam­ era program of their own.

The city of Rye Police Department is considering using body cameras, following a growing trend in Westchester County and nationwide. Pictured is a model made by Vievu, the Vievu LE4.

According to Rye City Po­ lice Commissioner Michael Corcoran, the Westchester County district attorney is pre­ paring to allocate $12,000 to the city Police Department for the purchase of the body cam­ era technology.

City officials have started seeking out the advice of neigh­ boring areas such as the village of Rye Brook Police Depart­ ment, which currently has such a program in place.

Other municipalities in Westchester that have also started similar body camera programs for their police offi­ cers include the White Plains, Greenburgh and Peekskill po­ lice departments.

“I think it’s very useful tech­ nology, not only in terms of promoting transparency in what police do every day, but also from an officer safety stand­ point, [as it can] capture video of a crime occurring in prog­ ress,” Corcoran said.

According to Rye City Man­ ager Marcus Serrano, city of­ ficials have started researching how a policy of body cameras could impact the community.

“There’s a lot of homework that has to be done before im­ plementing that type [of] poli­ cy,” he said.

Serrano indicated that some of this work would consist of researching data storage

requirements, which would not be covered in the county fund­ ing stream.

“We are always welcome to new ideas,” Serrano said. “If it helps protect the public safety of the community, and is a benefit to everybody, of course we will go along with it, but we haven’t gotten to that point yet.”

Corcoran mentioned that the Police Department will likely roll out a pilot program to test the body cameras, but will first assemble a committee of offi­ cers to organize the process.

While police vehicles are already equipped with cam­ eras, the police commissioner discussed how body cameras could be more useful.

“You’re not limited in terms of a camera shot,” Corcoran said. “A vehicle camera only has one focus on one very spe­ cific area. A body camera cap­ tures an entire mobile video.”

With a potential decision to purchase the devices approach­ ing, one definitive opinion that Serrano and Corcoran share is that the viewpoint of the public matters a great deal.

Francis Harrigan, a longtime city resident, said, “I think it’s a good idea. I think they can be useful, especially if people are going to allege that a policeman did something wrong.”

CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com

-Photos and reporting by Justin Grant

WORD ON THE STREET What’s bothering you today?

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Business Briefs Hospice & Palliative Care of Westchester welcomes new board members Hospice & Palliative Care of Westchester vot­ ed in new officers and three new members for its 2016-17 board of directors. Susan Yubas, of Rye, will serve as board chair; Kathleen McArdle, of Port Chester, will serve as vice chair; Joanne Ciaramella, Esq., of White Plains, will serve as secretary; and Charles Trainor, of Briarcliff Man­ or, will serve as treasurer. Mary Gibbons Gardin­ er, Jean LePere and George Whitehead have been named the newest members of the board.

Larchmont resident Gardiner is a vice president, financial advisor and senior partner of the Gardin­ er Epstein Group at Morgan Stanley. She focuses on wealth management for families, executives and business owners. As a certified divorce finan­ cial analyst, Gibbons’ team specializes in helping women in transition, especially during divorce and widowhood. Gardiner is a member of Westches­ ter Community College’s Salon Series and has co-chaired the YWCA’s Women’s Marketplace on several occasions.

Brewster resident LePere is the regional corpo­ rate and community engagement manager for Me­ morial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. Dedicated to health, wellness and finding a cure for cancer, she is an involved board member of Visiting Nurse Services in Westchester; a mem­ ber of Putnam County Medical Reserve Corps, New York State Collaborative for Palliative Care and New York State Cancer Consortium; a profes­ sional advisory board member of Cancer Support Community of Central New Jersey; and a grants reviewer for the New York City affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Hopewell Junction resident Whitehead is a part­ ner at PKF O’Connor Davies LLP, specializing in the commercial audit practice focusing on the manufacturing, retail, distribution, construction and technology industries. He has be an active vol­ unteer with HPCW, serving on the development advisory board since 2014. He is a certified public accountant.

Hospice & Palliative Care of Westchester is located at 1025 Westchester Ave., Suite 200, in White Plains. For additional information, visit hospiceofwestchester.com or call 682-1484.

New senior vice president of operations joins Westchester Medical Center Westchester Medical Center is proud to welcome James Y. Lee as senior vice president of operations.

In his new role, Lee will oversee all ancillary services and clinical support areas on the Valhalla and Poughkeepsie James Y. Lee campuses, including pharmacy, radiology, laboratory and respi­ ratory care and clinical service lines. Lee’s goal in his new position is to guide the organization’s ancillary services and service lines in continued quality improvement and growth.

Lee brings extensive experience in communi­ ty hospital, academic medical center operations, leadership, management consulting and a pas­ sion for service excellence to Westchester Medi­

cal Center. Prior to his appointment at Westches­ ter Medical Center, Lee served as executive vice president and chief operating officer at NewYorkPresbyterian/Lawrence Hospital in Bronxville.

Lee earned an MBA from Cornell University, completed his administrative residency at New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center, and earned a B.A. in economics from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. He lives in Greenwich, Connecticut, with his wife and two daughters and enjoys traveling and cooking in his free time.

Scarsdale Medical Group welcomes new OB/GYN Scarsdale Medical Group, a multi-specialty practice serv­ ing Westchester and Fairfield counties and the surrounding Hudson Valley area, is pleased to announce that Dr. Elizabeth Hung is joining these areas in the practice of gynecology.

Hung earned her undergrad­ Dr. Elizabeth Hung uate degree and master’s degree in public health from Yale University where she was also a teaching fellow. She received her medi­ cal degree from the University of Vermont, Col­ lege of Medicine and completed her obstetrics and gynecology residency at North Shore University Hospital on Long Island and served as administra­ tive chief resident.

Hung has authored a number of publications and has been the recipient of various awards, in­ cluding the Berlex Resident Teaching award and the Cancer Research Training Award from the Na­ tional Institutes of Health. She also served as re­ search fellow at the National Cancer Institute from 2002 to 2004.

Hung is board-certified in obstetrics and gyne­ cology and is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She has been provid­ ing obstetrical and gynecologic care to women of lower Connecticut and Westchester County since 2008.

“It is with great pleasure that we welcome Dr. Hung to Scarsdale Medical Group,” managing partner Dr. Kenneth Croen said. “Her experience and commitment to women’s health is an asset to our team and to the women in our community.”

Hung joins OB/GYNs Drs. Ronald Reiss, Beth Simon and Claudia Useda.

For more information on Scarsdale Medical Group, visit scarsdalemedical.com or to make an appointment call 723-8100.

Weichert, Realtors recognized for outstanding performance Nicholas Germak, regional vice president of Weichert, Re­ altors, recently announced that the Larchmont office was rec­ ognized for outstanding perfor­ mance in May. The office led its sales region, which is comprised of offices throughout Orange, Mindy Krause Dutchess, Westchester and Rock­ land counties in New York and Fairfield County in Connecticut, for new home dollar volume.

Additionally, Mindy Krause and Frank Sanchez

of the Larchmont office were individually recognized for their success. Krause was the top associate in the sales re­ gion for resales and resale rev­ enue units, while Sanchez led for new home dollar volume.

Invite these talented neigh­ borhood specialists in to learn Seth Sullivan about the real estate services that Weichert, Realtors has to offer. They can be reached in Weichert’s Larchmont office, located at 2090 Boston Post Road, or by phone at 833-0800.

Since 1969, Weichert, Realtors has grown from a single office into one of the nation’s leading pro­ viders of homeownership services by putting its customers first. A family of full-service real estate and financial services companies, Weichert helps customers buy and sell both residential and com­ mercial real estate, and streamlines the delivery of mortgages and home and title insurance. Weichert leverages its customer website, weichert.com, one of the most visited real estate websites in the na­ tion, to help families and individuals realize the dream of homeownership through quick and easy access to listing information and the services of its real estate professionals nationwide. For more in­ formation, Weichert’s customer service center can be reached at 1-800-USA-SOLD (878-7653).

Bronxville native receives RED Award

David Tait, left, nominated Dr. Seth Sullivan for the Vasculitis Foundation RED Award.

Bronxville native Dr. Seth Sullivan, clinical ed­ ucator and hospitalist at Norwalk Hospital, recent­ ly received the 2016 Vasculitis Foundation Recog­ nizing Excellence in Diagnostics, RED, Award.

Sullivan was nominated for this prestigious award by New Canaan, Connecticut, resident and former patient David Tait. Tait nominated Sullivan for the award after being under his close care. Sullivan identified and diagnosed Tait’s medical condition as Churg-Strauss Syndrome, an extremely rare form of vasculitis that was the singular cause of all Tait’s seemingly unconnect­ ed ailments.

“In researching David’s medical history and taking into consideration all his late-onset medi­ cal problems, we were able to look at the big pic­ ture,” Sullivan said.

Dr. Jason R. Orlinick, chairman of the Nor­ walk Hospital Department of Medicine, said, “I have had the good fortune to work with Dr. Sul­ livan for many years and cannot think of a better recipient of this award. He is among the most thoughtful and caring physicians I have met and am fortunate to have him as a colleague.”

Western Connecticut Health Network is the region’s premier, patient-centered health care organization serving residents of Western Con­ necticut and adjacent New York. With this recent affiliation, the organization is anchored by three nationally recognized hospitals, Danbury Hos­ pital, New Milford Hospital and Norwalk Hos­ pital, as well as their affiliated organizations. In addition to the three hospitals, the continuum of care offered includes numerous medical practices and sub-specialties across the region, home health care services, a nationally renowned biomedical research institute, the Western Connecticut Health Network Foundation, the Norwalk Hospital Foun­ dation and other affiliates. For more information, visit wchn.org.

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An update on summer projects

Tuckahoe police gear up for Community Day The Tuckahoe Police Depart­ ment presents the 14th annual Community Day at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 25 at Parkway Oval, located between Bronx Street and Consulate Drive in Tuckahoe. The event will cele­

brate Safe Riders Day with a child safety seat event and The Corps for Kids Kickball Tournament.

The event will kick off with a child safety seat event celebrat­ ing Bike Safety Day at 11 a.m., followed by the kickball tourna­

ment at 12:30 p.m. The day will also consist of a bicycle helmet giveaway, a bicycle inspection and repair station, bicycle reg­ istration, bicycle safety courses, an obstacle course and a raffle for a new bicycle. (Submitted)

Con Edison considers gas, electric increases

By COREY STOCKTON Staff Writer The New York State Depart­ ment of Public Service held two public hearings this month to consider allowing Con Edi­ son to increase rates on gas and electric delivery.

The proposed increases would raise the cost of gas ser­ vices by an average of 8.4 per­ cent and would increase the cost of electricity services by about 5.7 percent.

Con Edison, an energy com­ pany, has requested a rate in­ crease that would aim to bolster its annual delivery revenues on gas and electric by about $640 million from the approximately 3 million customers they serve across Westchester County and New York City. The state Public Service Commission would have to approve the power company’s request for the rate increase in order for it to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2017.

Bills issued by energy com­ panies consist of charges for supply—the cost of electricity or gas—and charges for deliv­ ery—the cost to transport the supply through the company’s utility network. A company is

not responsible for setting the supply rates, and must receive approval from the Department of Public Service, DPS, which ensures affordable, safe and re­ liable access to utilities, before altering delivery rates.

The DPS has 11 months to review a rate case from when a company submits a request be­ fore they must approve or deny it.

During that time, the commission organizes a team to analyze the company’s reasons for the pro­ posed rate increase and negotiate a counteroffer.

Con Edison representatives said the company plans to use the increased revenue for several capital projects that would ben­ efit its customers and increase employee safety. Con Edison President Craig Ivey said in a released statement, “We plan to implement a five-year smart meter modernization program

that will reduce operating costs while significantly improving customer service and outage response.”

These smart meters would be part of what the company is calling Advanced Metering Infrastructure, which would al­ low Con Edison to operate cer­ tain procedures—including as­ sessing outages and turning on power for new customers—re­ motely.

Last year, Con Edison ap­ plied to raise rates on electric delivery in 2016, but the DPS denied the request. Con Edison has not increased delivery rates since 2012.

Con Edison estimates that the average residential consumer in Westchester uses about 450 kWh of electricity per month, a usage that would see a rate increase of $6.25. Residential gas usage, averaging about 100 therms per month in the county, would in­ crease by nearly $11 monthly.

The Public Service Com­ mission and Con Edison ar­ ranged an initial meeting to be­ gin settlement negotiations for the morning of June 23, after press time.

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One has to only turn 90 degrees on the village lawn to experience another monumental disruption All of our village schools are on the front walk. Paved not so ending their academic years and many decades ago with a unilock that is traditionally the village composite faux brick, the infra­ government’s signal for munici­ structure did not stand the test pal projects to rev up. This year, of time. Their durability was in we are doing it on all cylinders. glaring contrast to the 100-yearThe most conspicuous is the old brick surrounding Village “unearthing” on the Village Hall Hall. The unilock “heaved” dur­ lawn, which elicits countless ob­ ing weather conditions, creating servations on my walk to work of, an uneven, potentially dangerous “Mayor, what are you doing?” It surface. The new configuration is finally the long-awaited start to will be simpler and cleaner, with the FEMA-funded flood mitiga­ a raised planting bed and a blue tion project. Phase one is the in­ stone walkway accented with stallation of a force main and cor­ bricks that match those on Vil­ responding pipe work being in­ lage Hall. Additionally, benches stalled initially on the Village Hall will be added and a beautiful lawn. The 48-inch diameter pipes 3-foot village seal was cast to are testimonies to the amount of lend history and gravitas. water that affects/needs to be re­ The third major capital project moved from school grounds in a is the refurbishing/replacement major flooding event. of streetlights throughout the To then follow is the connec­ East Side Business District from tion across Palumbo Place and Cedar Street and Pondfield Road the installation of conduits on the to the corner of 1 Pondfield, and library lawn. The final connec­ on Park Place and Kraft Avenue. tion across Pondfield Road was The dim level of lighting—so purposely planned for mid-sum­ much of which is lost skyward mer when school is out and traf­ through the globe—has been fic is at a minimum. The project the steadiest complaint to Vil­ is more intricate than it looks, as lage Hall in recent years. More we avoid the labyrinth of under­ residents are working later, walk­ ground utilities and, more impor­ ing solo or frequenting the many tantly, the roots of very mature restaurants, gyms and the movie municipal trees. In late summer, theatre late into the evening and a “trenchless connection” will have found the lighting inad­ be made from the library prop­ equate. erty across Midland Avenue to Long in the planning stages, the Bronxville School teachers’ we first sought to save our globe parking lot. Without cutting the lights despite their enormous road, the conduit connection can energy inefficiency. (Inside the be made by threading through the globe is a highly inefficient 189pipes. Something I want to see to watt bulb now banned in Europe believe. Then, the pump house with limited manufacturing in will be constructed in an August/ the U.S.) The delicate bulb fil­ September timeframe. aments also break during the The school field will be left in­ lightest wind and snow events, tact to accommodate fall sports, making replacement a daily with holding tanks and French job for a Department of Public drains installed immediately Works staffer. The globe station following fall play. The end re­ itself presented many problems, sult will be flood mitigation for as the pole is no longer manu­ the school and the surrounding factured and the electrical sys­ neighborhoods at an unprec­ tem could not be retrofitted to BRONXVILLE TODAY Mayor Mary Marvin

house an LED bulb.

After much historical research and consultation with experts in the field, we chose the new lights you see on Pondfield Road. We are currently perfecting the watt­ age and angle of light so the streets are maximally and softly illuminated, while second-floor residences are shielded. We are saving all of the usable parts of the removed globe lights so we can repair the many lights in cur­ rent disrepair that will remain.

On some of these same new poles, you will see cameras be­ ing installed as well. The cam­ eras—nine to start—will be placed at the main points of entry to the village in an effort to aid in criminal investigations only, and will not be used for traffic enforcement or as a revenue gen­ erator. Cameras on Concordia College, NewYork-Presbyterian/ Lawrence Hospital and St. Jo­ seph’s property, as well as private residential homes, have been in­ strumental in identification and apprehension in recent criminal activities. The Police Department chose the poles based on their lo­ cations as critical entry points to and from the village.

Summer is also synonymous with road milling and repaving.

The streets on this year’s list in­ clude Pondfield Road West, Pla­ teau Circle, Locust Lane, Hobart Street, Beechwood Road, Pine Terrace, Lookout Avenue, Sun­ nybrae Place, Sycamore Street, McKinley Street, Wellington Circle, Alder Lane, Park Av­ enue at Tanglewylde and Sturgis Road. We keep a running list of our roads in various states of re­ pair. More roads are on the list and will be addressed going forward.

If you believe your street merits repair, call our DPW at 337-7338 and request a review.

None of the above will be ac­ complished without some traffic disruptions and delays. We try to accomplish all during the qui­ eter summer months, but we ask for your patience as the projects roll out.

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Armchair blaming: Of haters and gators RHYMES WITH CRAZY Lenore Skenazy

There was an outpouring of online sympathy for the parents of the little boy killed by an alli­ gator at a Disney resort in Orlan­ do, Florida last week, which just goes to show that sometimes the Internet has a heart, and some­ times it calls for blood.

The question is why.

In contrast to the half a mil­ lion people who signed a peti­ tion against Michelle Gregg, the mom whose 3-year-old son got into the gorilla exhibit at the Cin­ cinnati Zoo, leading zookeep­ ers to kill the 400-pound gorilla named Harambe, commenters did not go nearly as insane over the fact that officials “put down” several Disney-area alligators without being positive which of them, if any, dragged 2-year-old Lane Graves to his death.

It was with relief that I found far more comments castigating those who would blame the ga­ tor parents than actual parental castigation. It’s like the high road was the cool place to be this time.

“It’s ridiculous to blame the par­ ents who were sitting a few feet away and did all they could to save him,” read a typical online comment. And, on Twitter, “Pray for his family. Don’t judge.”

Compare to: “#GorillaInci­ dent MOM IS TOTALLY AT FAULT SHOOT HER.”

So, what accounts for the vast difference in response to these two incredibly rare toddler/ani­ mal tragedies that took place at family-friendly places?

Well first of all, of course, the 2-year-old died. There’s no way to say that the Graves haven’t suffered enough. (And what an eerily sad last name.)

Also, even as the story broke, we heard that the father desper­ ately tried to open the alligator’s jaws and couldn’t. No one could dare accuse that dad of not doing enough.

Then, too, there’s the ques­ tion of racism—although I think many people were jumping on the Cincinnati mom before they knew she was African-Ameri­ can. Graves was white.

And there’s even the ques­ tion of species-ism: Gorillas look like us; alligators don’t. (At least, not like most of us.)

But even more than all that, I think that so many people were eager to flog the Cincinnati mom because the mob needed some­ one to blame (that’s what mobs do), and moms are a favorite tar­ get these days.

This is the era when we have come to believe that mothers can and must be in control of their kids at all times. Any mom who takes her eyes off her kids—and we hear about it—is automati­ cally a public enemy. (Think of all those moms berated for let­ ting their kids wait in the car a few minutes or play at the park

unsupervised.) So if anything bad happens to an unsupervised kid, it’s the mom’s fault.

But with the alligator inci­ dent, the mob seems to be aim­ ing not at the mom, but Disney.

“I say the Grand Floridian is re­ sponsible for not having signs posted about the gators!!” read one typical comment.

The similarity here is that if there’s any entity we love to blame more than moms, it’s cor­ porate America. So if we truly believe a mom should be think­ ing, “Well, I know this has never happened once in 38 years of the gorilla exhibit, but what if today my kid tries to get in—and does?

I better be preparing for that!” then we are also quite capable of thinking, “Well, just because we are one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world and not once has a guest ever been killed by an alligator, none­ theless we should be constantly warning vacationers about that gruesome possibility.”

In both cases, the crowd has found someone it can secondguess after a once-in-a-genera­ tion (or two) tragedy. That way it doesn’t have to contemplate the unpredictability of life, or the fact that there is no such thing as perfect safety, or perfect parents.

It can simply sit back and blame.

Armchair blaming has be­ come America’s favorite coping mechanism.

CONTACT: lskenazy@yahoo.com

Swim Across America starts summer fundraising Intent on making another big splash for cancer-related causes, Swim Across America, Long Is­ land Sound Chapter, SAA-LIS, has kicked off its 24th season.

SAA-LIS, which last year raised more than $1 million for cancer research, prevention and treatment through swimming events, will offer nine oppor­ tunities to swim and volunteer in Westchester and Rockland counties this season, states chapter President Tony Sibio.

The nonprofit will have its first swim at the New York Athletic Club in Pelham on July 8. Seven more participation opportunities are scheduled in the four-week period ending Aug. 6.

“This will be the 24th sum­ mer that SAA-LIS swimmers are taking the plunge to raise crucial funds that help in the fight against cancer,” Sibio said.

“Over the years, we have had many devoted individuals and teams swim in support of, or in memory of, those affected by cancer. This year in particular we are encouraging teams that have participated in the past to re­ unite and participate once again, whether they are swimming, kayaking, proactively seeking donations or cheering on swim participants. These teams, no matter their size, play a big role in our fundraising success.”

All proceeds raised stay lo­ cal, supporting cutting-edge cancer research, as well as pa­ tient care and support in New York. Beneficiaries include The Cancer Support Team, The

Tommy Palazzo Fellowship for Columbia University and Mor­ gan Stanley Children’s Hospital at Presbyterian Medical Center, United Hospice of Rockland, and The Swim Across America and DeMatteo Research Labo­ ratories at Memorial Sloan-Ket­ tering Cancer Center.

The summer program will en­ compass eight pool swims (with the option of half-mile and 1-mile efforts) plus an open-water swim course on Long Island Sound that will offer participants the option of swimming 2K, 5K or 10K. The open-water swim, which starts at Larchmont Yacht Club and ends at Larchmont Shore Club, has been recognized by the World Open Water Swimming Associa­ tion as one of America’s Top 100 Open Water Swims.

Those interested in partici­ pating in 2016 Swim Across America-LIS events can regis­

ter to swim, kayak, volunteer to help, or sponsor a swimmer at swimacrossamerica.org/long_ island. Donations can be sent to SAA-Long Island Sound, P.O. Box 217, Larchmont, NY 10538.

Swim Across America Inc. was founded in 1987 and cur­ rently offers nearly 30 swims in 15 states. The organization has raised more than $60 million for cancer research and prevention programs at the country’s finest hospitals and managed-care fa­ cilities. The Long Island Sound chapter was started in 1992, and has grown to be the largest in the organization, having raised more than $15 million since its incep­ tion and more than $1 million in 2015 alone. For more informa­ tion about Swim Across Amer­ ica Long Island Chapter, call 769-8411 or visit swimacrossa­ merica.org. (Submitted)

The full roster of participating locations, dates and times NYAC Travers Island, Pelham, NY July 8, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. [night swim and barbecue to follow] Westchester Country Club, Rye, NY July 9, 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Chappaqua Swim & Tennis Club, Chappaqua, NY July 10, 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Germonds Pool, Clarkstown, NY July 10, 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Coveleigh Club, Rye, NY July 20, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Orienta Beach Club, Mamaroneck, NY July 23, 6:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Lakeside Field Club, North Salem, NY July 24, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. [night swim and barbecue to follow] Long Island Sound Open Water, Larchmont, NY July 30, 6 a.m. to noon Lake Isle Country Club, Eastchester, NY Aug. 6, 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Willa is a mix of a mix, maybe Labrador/ coonhound—we’re not really sure, but whatever she is, she is so darn cute! Willa is about 2 years old and 50 pounds; a very sweet girl who just wants to crawl into your lap. She gets along with other dogs and seems to be housebroken, as she keeps her kennel clean. One look into those eyes and you can’t help but fall in love!

Willa is spayed, vaccinated, dewormed, heartworm-tested and microchipped.

Why not donate $300 to Larchmont Pet Rescue and make Willa part of your home? To learn more, please call 834-6955 or visit NY-PetRescue.org.

(Submitted)

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Game (7) of Thrones LIVE MIKE Mike Smith

On Sunday night, television viewers were treated to an epic battle between two warring fac­ tions, as a prodigal son returned home to claim his birthright after a knock-out, drag-out fight that was years in the making.

And “Game of Thrones” was pretty good, too.

For all of the intrigue, drama and ink that HBO’s flagship television program has provided this year, on Sunday, June 19, it took a backseat to the equally engaging Game 7 of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

It’s pretty rare that come Sun­ day night at 9 p.m., I’m doing anything other than tuning into “Game of Thrones,” but even as a fan with no rooting interest in this year’s NBA Finals, I felt like I had to change the channel.

Sure, Jon Snow and his army of wildlings and rebels were preparing to storm the Stark’s ancestral home of Winterfell to wrest control of the North from noted sadist Ramsay Bolton in the highly anticipated “Battle of the Bastards,” but I felt like the most compelling story of the weekend was still LeBron James making a bid for—and capturing—his third NBA title, which just so happened to be the city of Cleveland’s first major sports title since 1964.

Sure, the Starks have been beheaded, robbed, and other­ wise mistreated for the last six years, but for the sports fans living along the banks of the Cuyahoga River? That’s what I call a Brotherhood Without Banners.

Despite going seven games, this year’s finals had been a bit lackluster. Sure, there was drama off the court, with the NBA’s decision to suspend War­ riors’ forward Draymond Green, Cavs’ guard JR Smith announc­

ing his plans to pursue free agency in the middle of the se­ ries, and countless words spilled about the respective legacies of James and Dubs’ star Stephen Curry. But the on-court product had been lacking.

Until Game 7, that is.

Although none of the previ­ ous six games had been par­ ticularly close, the deciding game was an absolute thriller.

The Cavs, of course, won a 9389 defensive struggle. LeBron played like a man possessed on both ends of the floor, rack­ ing up a triple-double, and Cur­ ry—whose ability from beyond the arc made him the first-ever unanimous MVP this year— seemingly wilted under pres­ sure, going a pedestrian 6-19 from the field.

Just like Jon Snow thrilled “Thrones” fans by besting the odds and victoriously reclaim­ ing his family’s home, King James faced similarly fearsome odds to return to Cleveland as the conquering hero.

On Sunday night, Sports Editor Mike Smith was certainly thankful for DVR. Between the NBA Finals and the penultimate episode of “Game of Thrones,” there was a glut of must-see TV. File photo

I may not be as invested in the Cavs or the Warriors as I am in any particular noble houses’ claim to the Seven Kingdoms, and I may not care about LeBron’s place among the rest of the NBA’s all-

time stars as much as I do about Jon Snow’s parentage, but for at least a few hours this weekend, the quest for the Iron Throne took a backseat to the one for the Larry O’Brien Trophy.

Winter may be coming, but it’s gonna be a heck of a summer in Cleveland.

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SURROGATE’S COURT, WESTCHESTER COUNTY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, By the Grace of God Free and Independent TO: 1) All the unknown distributees, heirs at law and next of kin, of HELEN SEMO, a/k/a HELEN GLORIA SEMO, their guardians, committees, conservators or assignees, and if any of them survived the decedent but have since died or become incompetent, their successors in interest, executors, administrators, legal representatives, devisees, legatees, spouses, distributees, heirs at law, next of kin, committees, guardians or any person having any claim or interest through them by purchase, inheritance or otherwise.

2) ATTORNEY GENERAL, STATE OF NEW YORK A petition having been duly filed by Dennis Mulhere and John Mulhere who is/are domiciled at 80 Locust Avenue, Front Unit, New Rochelle, New York 10801 and 2221 Palmer Avenue, New Rochelle, New York 10801 YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Westchester County, at 111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd., 19th Floor, White Plains, New York 10601 on August 24, 2016 at 9:30 o’clock in the fore noon of that day, why a decree should not be made in the estate of HELEN SEMO, a/k/a HELEN GLORIA SEMO, lately domiciled at 1 Midland Gardens, Apt. 2D, Bronxville, New York 10708 admitting to probate a Will dated October 24, 2013 (a Codicil dated _________) (a Codicil dated __________) a copy of which is attached, as the Will of HELEN SEMO, a/k/a HELEN GLORIA SEMO, deceased, relating to real and personal property and directing that: (X) Letters Testamentary issue to Dennis Mulhere and John Mulhere (__) Letters of Trusteeship issue to ________ f/b/o ________ (__) Letters of Administration CTA issue to ________ (__) Further Relief Sought (if any) Dated, Attested and Sealed,

HON: BRANDON R. HALL HON: Brandon Sall, Surrogate

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Newman helps set world record

By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor A local swimmer continued to make waves on Saturday, June 11, as Mamaroneck resident Steve Newman helped break a Masters’ swimming world re­ cord at the annual Bumpy Jones Classic in Sarasota, Florida.

Along with three other members of the Sarasota Sharks swim team, Newman, 54, helped set a new benchmark in the 400-me­ ter long-course medley relay event, as the Sharks finished with a time of 4:44.34, which bested the previous world record by 0.24 seconds.

Newman, a math teacher at New Rochelle High School, led off the record-breaking race with a blistering backstroke split

that was roughly a half-second faster than his time a year ago, which helped to spur the Sharks to a historic win.

“I knew that if I swam a good race, we would have a chance,” Newman said. “And I think that the fact that I swam as fast as I did gave [my teammates] a little more incentive, and help boost their adrenaline a bit.”

Two of Newman’s teammates on Saturday, Rick Walker and Jack Groselle, were part of the Sharks’ team that broke the Mas­ ters’ world record in the 800-me­ ter short-course freestyle race last November, and Newman said it didn’t take long for the group to set their sights on another recordbreaking run this spring.

“Just looking at everyone’s performances over the last year or

so, we thought we had a shot to break the record,” Newman said.

“But it just depended on each in­ dividual performing well.”

Because the Sharks are based in Florida, Newman had to pre­ pare for last weekend’s race on his own, training at the YMCA in Rye. According to Newman, a combination of dry-land and in-pool workouts helped him to shave precious time off the backstroke heading into the Bumpy Jones Classic.

“I really upped my train­ ing,” he said. “I generally spent about three days a week doing dry-land training and got in the pool at least five times a week.

“The support that I got from my wife and the guys that I trained with at the Rye Y really

Steve Newman, far right, and his Sharks’ teammates cool off in the pool over the weekend.

helped me to get in condition for this.”

With the long-course meter season over, Newman and the Sharks will look ahead to the fall, where they hope to take an­

From left, Steve Newman, Rick Walker, Bill Brenner and Jack Groselle pose at the Bumpy Jones Classic in Sarasota, Florida, on June 11. The foursome set a Masters’ world record in the 400-meter long-course medley relay. Contributed photos

other shot at the 800-meter shortcourse freestyle world record.

“Unfortunately, I’m not trav­ eling to Oregon this summer for the long-course nationals so we are going to set our sights on

the fall,” he said. “We are going to try to recapture that world record, so that’s we’re looking forward to.”

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The best (and worst) foods for heart health

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o one wants to hear from their doctors that they have joined the millions of people across the globe to be diagnosed with heart disease. The Heart Foundation reports that heart disease, which includes diseases of the heart and cardiovascular system and stroke, is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States, affecting both men and women and most racial/ethnic groups.

Heart disease also is one of the leading causes of death in Canada, claiming more than 33,000 lives per year.

Many factors contribute to the development of heart disease, including smoking, lack of exercise and stress. Diet and whether a person is overweight or obese also can have a direct link to heart health. Diet, particularly for those with diabetes and poorly controlled blood sugar levels, is a major concern.

A variety of foods are considered helpful for maintaining a strong and healthy heart and cardiovascular system, while others can contribute to conditions that may eventually lead to cardiovascular disease or cardiac arrest. Moderation enables a person to sample a little of everything, but not to make any one food a habit. The following are some foods to promote heart health and some foods you might want to avoid.

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Good • Tree nuts: Tree nuts contain unsaturated fats that can help lower LDL cholesterol (the bad stuff) and improve HDL (the good stuff). Nuts also are a filling source of protein and other healthy nutrients.

• Whole grains: Whole grains contain complex carbohydrates for energy, as well as protein and fiber. Fiber can help scrub cholesterol from the blood, lowering bad cholesterol levels.

• Fatty fish: Many cold-water, fatty fish, such as halibut, herring and salmon, contain omega-3 fatty acids, which are heart-healthy. Omega-3s also can be found in walnuts, flaxseed and some soy products.

• Beans: Beans and other legumes are an excellent source of protein and can be a stand-in for meats that are high

in saturated fat. Beans also contain cholesterol-lowering soluble fiber and folate, which can reduce blood homocystein levels. The Bean Institute reports that consuming beans may reduce cholesterol levels by roughly six to 10 percent.

• Yogurt: Researchers in Japan found yogurt may protect against gum disease. Left untreated, gum disease may elevate a person’s risk for heart disease. Yogurt contains good bacteria that can counteract bad bacteria and boost immunity.

• Raisins: Raisins contain antioxidants that may help reduce inflammation.

Inflammation is often linked to heart disease and other debilitating conditions. Fresh produce also is a good source of antioxidants.

• Fried foods: Many fried foods have little nutritional value, as they tend to be high in saturated and trans fats. French fries are particularly bad because they are carbohydrates fried and then doused in salt.

• Sausage: Processed meats have frequently earned a bad reputation among cardiologists, but sausage can be a big offender, due in large part to its high saturated fat content.

• Red meats: Enjoying a steak is probably not as bad as eating a deepfried brownie, but it’s best to limit red meat consumption to about 10 percent or less of your diet. Red meats can have a considerable amount of cholesterol, saturated fat and calories.

• Added sugars: Sugar can increase

blood pressure and triglyceride levels.

Sugar often hides out in foods that you would not associate with the sweetener.

Plus, many people unwittingly consume too much sugar simply through sugarsweetened beverages and ready-to-eat cereals.

• Salty foods: Leave the salt shaker in the spice cabinet and opt for herbs for flavoring, advises the American Heart Association. High-sodium diets often are to blame for hypertension, a major risk factor for heart disease.

• Dairy: Artery-clogging saturated fat also can be found in dairy products, particularly the full-fat versions. Butter, sour cream and milk can be problematic when people overindulge. Opt for lowfat dairy when possible.

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Eating right can improve quality of life

Berries and whole grains are nutritious foods that can help men and women live longer, healthier lives.

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egend states that on April 2, 1513, Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León was the first European to discover modern-day Florida when he traveled on a quest for the mythical “Fountain of Youth.” While modern science has proven that there is no mystical fountain or body of water that can reverse or slow down the aging process, there are many steps people can take to age well and prolong their lives.

Eating the right foods is one way to age well. According to Ralph Felder, M.D., Ph.D., coauthor of “The Bonus Years Diet,” reversing the aging process internally is more difficult than outward cosmetic changes. But the right foods can go a long way toward increasing both life expectancy and quality of life. Those who want to employ diet to increase their life expectancy may want to start adding more of the following foods to their breakfast, lunch and dinner plates.

Broccoli, grapes and salad: According to Health magazine, researchers have found that compounds in these three foods boast extra life-extending benefits.

Berries: In addition to their abundance of antioxidants, berries have other benefits. A 2012 study from Harvard University found that at least one serving of blueberries or two servings of strawberries each week may reduce the risk of cognitive decline in older adults.

Fruits and vegetables: Produce is good for the body because it’s low in calories and high in fiber, vitamins and other nutrients.

Numerous studies have indicated that diets plentiful in fruits and vegetables help people maintain a healthy weight and protect against cardiovascular disease.

Whole grains: Whole grains pack a lot of

nutrition into a low-calorie food. Whole grains help protect against type 2 diabetes, and researchers at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center found study participants whose diets included plenty of whole grains and fruit cut their heart disease risk by almost half compared to those whose diets favored meat and fatty foods.

Red wine: A glass a day for women and no more than two glasses daily for men can be beneficial. Moderate consumption of red wine has been shown to slow age-related declines in cardiovascular function, according to the American Heart Association.

Fiber: Increase your fiber intake for a longer life. Research from The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition finds that the more fiber you include in your diet, the lower your risk of coronary heart disease. The daily recommendation is 25 to 35 grams.

While there may be no such thing as the fountain of youth, a healthy diet can help men and women prolong their lives.

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Fit and flexible at 60 Pilates can be the secret to aging gracefully. As our bodies change and we experience more limitations, it is essential to keep moving. The challenge is finding the right movements.

At Fiore Pilates, our senior citizens will tell you that Pilates has changed their lives.

The benefits are endless: muscle strength, flexibility, balance, mobility, better sleeping

habits, improved alignment, relief from arthritis, relief from mental challenges, bone strength, weight loss and much more. This low-impact exercise routine is tailored to each age group.

With more than 600 exercises and specially designed equipment, every workout is unique and addresses your specific needs. The machines provide weight-bearing resistance through springs, which avoids the risks of weight lifting.

As we age, we stop exercising due to injuries or pain. This becomes the beginning of more and more health issues. Living a sedentary lifestyle is the quickest way to old age. In Pilates, the exercises can be modified to accommodate and improve injuries. Core strengthening will provide back support, balance and alignment. Stretching will make your body more agile and flexible. This combination of strength and flexibility can prevent serious falls, bone loss, shrinking, muscle cramping and poor circulation.

The mental benefits are just as important as the physical ones. Pilates addresses your mind, mood and memory. The movements challenge your brain to control your muscles.

You will experience more self-esteem and confidence to do activities that you love, such as golf, tennis and long walks. It will take less effort getting up from a chair, standing on a step stool, walking without assistance, climbing stairs, carrying a bag, or keeping up with your grandchildren. Believing and trusting

Trapp Opticians is here for you Trapp Opticians has been open in Westchester since 1945. We have grown up with you, and we know how to stay young, too.

Our fashion sense is both modern and practical. We have the finest collection of eyeglass frames to show you at our locations. We stay up to date with our equipment and facility to provide accurate and excellent service.

If you are over 60 with many needs for glasses that are special for you, like night driving, glare and difficulty in low-light situations, glarefree lenses, blue blockers, digital and free-form designs in your lenses can help.

Sports like golf, boating or tennis are made much more comfortable with lenses designed for these uses. The medical lenses we provide for post-cataract prescriptions or for glare disability and ARMD can also make a world of difference.

So, it’s not just knowing how to use this technology, and the newest and best types of lenses, but making your choice for the finest looking glasses to be worn on your face, too.

Our shops are staffed by our owners and licensed ophthalmic dispensers. We respect your time, your own experiences and your personal comfort when you visit Trapp Opticians. We hope to gain your trust and your treasured business.

Here are some answers to common questions:

Q: What are my options after cataract surgery?

A: After cataract surgery, you will see images with better color contrast and sharpness. It’s the most important result.

Your eyeglasses after surgery might include a slight correction for nighttime driving or distance use, as well as a reading prescription. This can be addressed with new digital progressive lenses and nonglare finishes. The nice news is that Medicare Part B will usually reimburse you for these glasses.

Q: How often should I be examined?

A: Our doctors of optometry are skilled and licensed to thoroughly examine and care for your eyes. They recommend that after age 60, an annual exam for the health of your eyes should be scheduled.

Q: I’m bothered by excessive glare, especially at night. Why? A: Glare disability is a common complaint in mature adults. A thorough eye exam can answer your concern. The problem might be in your glasses, so bring them along, too.

Trapp Opticians is located at 42 Pondfield Road in Bronxville and at 14 Purchase St. in Rye.

in your body will change the way you feel, move and act.

Understanding the importance of exercise is easy. Getting started can be a huge struggle. Fiore Pilates provides the support you need. The instructors use their years of experience to design a unique workout program for each client. A private session is easy to schedule any day of the week. This session will give you one-on-one attention from the instructor. Together, you will discuss your goals and how to accomplish them. A successful Pilates workout will not leave you exhausted but instead, will leave you feeling great and energized. It’s never too late to start Pilates.

Fiore Pilates provides a safe and comfortable environment. Clients and staff support and celebrate each other’s achievements. You are only as old as your body, so do something for yourself, and take a Pilates session today!

Fiore Pilates, 132 Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, NY 10543. Tel: 381-3201.

Gloria Aronson-Weinberg (pictured): “Eleven years ago, at the age of 65, I thought I would begin slowing down and having trouble with various aches and pains associated with aging, but instead I discovered Pilates. Since then my energy level, strength, flexibility and overall fitness is much better than I had ever expected at my current age. I have been able to continue working, gardening for five to six hours at a time, and completing family caregiver tasks. I learned to

become much more body-aware and thus am able to use my body in a more efficient and strong manner. My last exam even showed that I gained spinal bone density. In addition, at a time in life when many people feel a loss of control, Pilates has given me a feeling of empowerment. I recommend this form of exercise to all and consider it health insurance for the aging process.”

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Senior dating trends and tips T

he first Baby Boomers will be turning 70 in 2016, and this generation remains one of the most influential in the country and around the world. Scores of products and services are now marketed to seniors, many of whom remain as active and socially aware as they were in their youth.

One aspect of senior marketing that is booming is dating and relationship products.

Singles age 50 and older are increasingly relying on online dating sites and other methods to find love and companionship. Dating is no longer kids’ play, and those who have been away from dating for some time may have to get reacquainted with the process in the modern age.

Consider online dating Data from Pew Research found one in two divorced or widowed seniors had remarried in 2013, and that trend figures to continue. Many seniors are using online dating sites to find their new matches. While websites geared to dating make it easier to get in touch with fellow singles, the relative anonymity of the process can make it challenging to separate the truth from some self-promoting hype on dating profiles.

Begin by relying on dating sites that have been tested and recommended. One to try is the AARP dating site partnered with How About We. In addition to its simplicity and small financial commitment, the site caters to the over-50 crowd and is backed by the AARP name. It’s good for those looking for an activity

partner as well as casual dating. Popular sites Match.com and eHarmony.com also boast high percentages of users age 50 and up.

Even after thorough consideration and conversation, online daters should exercise caution when meeting someone online and then in person. Profiles aren’t always what they seem, and it’s easier to fudge the facts when initiating contact over the Internet.

Keep an open mind It’s easy to be preoccupied with the rigors of being an older adult and the responsibilities that still may rest on your shoulders. Part of the fun of dating when you were young likely had to do with throwing caution to the wind.

But some of those same carefree aspects remain true whether you’re dating at 17 or at 57. Laughter, fun, spontaneity, and the chance for some adventure are still the keys to making memorable dates.

Sometimes it’s who you know The old adage of it’s “who you know” and not “what you know” is applicable to dating. If you are ready to jump into the dating world again, ask your close friends or family members if they know anyone who might be in a similar situation.

Taking another stab at dating later in life can be both exciting and nerve-wracking, but no matter how long it’s been since your last first date, some aspects of dating are the same as ever. Just remember to have fun and don’t be afraid to try new things.

Finding love again is possible for seniors who get back into the dating scene.

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Healthy habits to combat stress

tress has an immediate and potentially long-term effect on the human body. Though it’s a natural response to both good and bad experiences, stress, when chronic, can produce a host of negative consequences that greatly diminish one’s quality of life.

Combatting stress can sometimes be difficult, as the causes of stress are never too far away for many adults. In its 2015 “Stress in AmericaTM: Paying With Our Health” survey, the American Psychological Association found that money is the top cause of stress for Americans. The survey was conducted on behalf of the APA by Harris Poll, which asked more than 3,000 participants about their issues with stress. Sixty-four percent said money was a somewhat or very significant source of stress, and that number was even higher for parents (77 percent).

Survey respondents also noted that work is a significant source of stress.

Few adults can imagine a life that does not include financial- or work-related stress.

But there are ways to combat stress that can benefit people’s long-term health and improve their present-day quality of life.

Develop a support network. Speaking about problems with trusted friends and family members can be an effective way to combat stress. The APA study found that participants

who reported having an emotional support network reported lower stress levels than those who had no such networks to rely on.

Try to overcome any reticence you might have about speaking about your stress to a close friend or trusted relative on those days when stress seems overwhelming.

Get more exercise. Routine exercise is another healthy way to combat stress.

According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, studies have shown that exercise can reduce fatigue, improve alertness and concentration and enhance overall cognitive function. Those are considerable benefits to people dealing with elevated levels of stress, which can contribute to both physical and mental fatigue and negatively impact one’s ability to concentrate.

Studies also have shown that regular exercise can decrease tension, which tends to increase as stress levels rise, and elevate and help to stabilize mood, which often decreases as stress levels increase.

Don’t lean on alcohol after stressful days. Many people respond to stressful days by consuming alcohol. While alcohol helps some people forget a stressful day, it also produces psychological and physiological side effects that can compound the effects of the very stress drinkers are looking to relieve.

People who drink to alleviate stress may only

Daily exercise is an effective way to combat stress. be doing more harm with each drink, so find a way to cope with stress that has a more positive impact on both your body and mind than that produced by alcohol.

Breathe deeply. The American Institute of Stress notes that focused breathing is a relaxation response that stimulates the nervous system and promotes a sense of calmness.

Deep breathing can combat stress, lower blood pressure and draw your attention away from those things that are causing your stress. Visit www.stress.org to learn about deep breathing exercises.

Stress if a fact of life for many people.

But while stress may be inevitable, it can be overcome.

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Caring for grandchildren

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n the not-so-distant past, it was quite common for various generations of a single family to live under one roof and for many different members of the family to play a role in raising the children.

But that dynamic slowly changed as families spread out geographically. However, when the economy faltered and parents of young children realized they needed help, many returned to the old way of doing things.

Grandparents stepped up to look after their grandkids, and adults moved back home with their aging parents. Some seniors needed to move in with their children to make ends meet.

A study of data from the Rand Corporation found that, of the four million children living with their grandparents in the United States, 2.5 million live in three-generation households.

Nearly 1.5 million live in split-generation households or ones in which grandparents are raising their grandchildren. The proportion of all grandchildren living in three-generation households, 3.6 percent, has been steady in recent years.

Research suggests that split-generation households are usually formed when parents are no longer able to take care of their children because of physical or mental illness, substance abuse, or economic problems. Three-generation households, on the other hand, are generally formed because of problems parents encounter living independently, such as through separation or divorce or due to unemployment or economic need.

Caring for their grandchildren can elicit many feelings in grandparents, from nervousness to excitement about a fresh face around the house. Raising grandkids can be overwhelming for elderly men and women, but the following are a few tips that can make the process easier.

Explore your feelings. When you acknowledge your feelings, you are on the right path to making things work and recognizing possible obstacles.

Expect mixed feelings from others.

Grandchildren and your own children also may be apprehensive about this new living situation.

Encourage everyone to share their thoughts and come to a consensus on how things will be done. Expect it to take some time to establish

a schedule, and don’t be discouraged by any initial behavioral problems.

Take care of yourself. Grandchildren, particularly young ones, can have a lot of energy and may require constant attention.

Caring for such lively youngsters can be taxing on grandparents, who must make their own health and nutrition a priority. Give yourself some time for recreation and rest.

Have grandchildren help out where they can.

Don’t feel you have to spend every moment entertaining them.

Ask for help when needed. Reach out to friends or community members if you are feeling overwhelmed. There are a number of resources available to you, and many organizations, including AARP, have their own tips for assisting three-generation households.

Multi-generational households are common once again. Families who work together can make the most of such living arrangements.

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Interesting ways to enjoy travel

Research indicates that traveling is at the top of the list of interests motivating today’s men and women over the age of 50.

Seniors are perhaps the most likely demographic to indulge their love of traveling.

Retirement leaves lots of time for recreation, and many choose to spend that time on the road. Travel also can be improve adult longevity, says geriatricians at the University of Arkansas.

Those in the travel industry understand that men and women over 50 comprise a large percentage of their customers and have catered many travel packages toward this influential demographic. The following is a look at some of the more popular travel opportunities for men and women over 50.

Genealogical tourism: This is one of the fastest-growing markets in vacation travel.

Genealogical tourism involves individuals traveling to areas of historical significance for their families, such as churches where past relatives may have married and villages where grandparents or cousins once resided or were employed. This can create a tangible link to one’s past and open up more opportunities to learn the varied genealogical history that has shaped a family, and even one’s personal identity.

Extended vacations: Seniors may have the capacity to devote more time to travel and not be caged in by strict time constraints. That makes them eligible for extended vacations.

These can include long-term rentals in tropical locales, several-week sightseeing cruises or guided tours overseas that touch on several different countries or cities during the trip.

Off the beaten path: Adventurous travelers may not be content to stick to the resort lifestyle or standard vacation options.

Active men and women over 50 are charting their own vacation courses with bucket liststyle vacations that may be off the beaten path. Travelers who have always aspired to climb a mountain or see a rain forest may be inclined to realize these goals as they get older. Nontraditional tours can include living like indigenous peoples or following the footsteps of early explorers.

All-inclusive tours: All-inclusive packages remain a popular option for travelers of all ages. These vacation packages charge one price for accommodations, entertainment, sightseeing, food, and many other amenities. All-inclusive vacations remove some of the headaches associated with organizing various components of travel so that a person can focus on relaxation and having fun.

Singles meets: Single vacationers over 50 may want to meet other men or women in their age bracket in the hopes of finding romance.

These vacations double as relationship mixers and give men and women the opportunity to mingle with others in similar situations without the pressure of traditional dating.

Travel is a way to see the world, meet new people and experience various cultures.

Seniors increasingly embrace travel because they have both the time and the means to take vacations.

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