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June 12, 2020 | Vol. 8, Number 23 | www.eastchesterreview.com
More accusers come forward in Gaynor case By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor
Hail to the graduates Some graduates in the area will be able to experience graduation ceremonies after a new ruling by the governor. For more, see page 3
Westchester County reopening plan takes next step Westchester County will begin Phase 2 reopening under Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s New York Forward reopening plan on Tuesday, June 9, as it continues to recover from the COVID-19 epidemic. Businesses that will be able to begin reopening in Phase 2 are: • Offices • Real Estate • Certain In-Store Retail • Vehicle Sales, Leases and Rentals • Retail Rental, Repair and Cleaning • Commercial Building Management • Hair Salons and Barbershops • Outdoor and Take-Out/ Delivery Food Services
Safety mandates will continue to be in place for each of these industries. For example, in Phase 2, offices must limit occupancy to a maximum of 50 percent, maintain a minimum of 6 feet of distance among individuals, and, if a six-foot distance cannot be maintained, acceptable face coverings must be worn. A full list of mandatory and recommended practices are available on an industry-by-industry basis at https://forward.ny.gov/ phase-two-industries. Pursuant to the governor’s executive orders, the following businesses remain closed:
Indoor Malls—however, any stores without their own external entrances may continue to operate via curbside pickup as in Phase 1 • Indoor on-premise restaurant and bar service • Large gathering/event venues • Gyms, fitness centers, and exercise classes, except for remote or streaming services • Video lottery and casino gaming facilities • Movie theaters, except drive-ins • Places of public amusement, whether indoors or outdoors, including but not limited to, locations with amusement rides, carnivals, amusement parks,
water parks, aquariums, zoos, arcades, fairs, children’s play centers, funplexes, theme parks, bowling alleys, family and children’s attractions. As with Phase 1, reopening businesses must develop a written safety plan outlining how the business will prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. Industry-specific safety plan templates for Phase 2 businesses are available at https://forward. ny.gov/phase-two-industries. For more information and guidance about the New York State phased reopening plan, please visit: https://forward. ny.gov. (Submitted)
Three more accusers have come forward against Edwin Gaynor as sexual abuse allegations against the former teacher and coach at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Scarsdale continue to mount, the Review has learned.On May 28, the law firm of Lowey Dannenberg, PC, filed lawsuits on behalf of Gregory Morra and George Orteig who both allege that Gaynor, now 85, molested them when he was an employee of IHM in the 1960s. Another accuser, who is operating under the condition of anonymity, filed a subsequent suit on June 5, bringing the total number of accusers to 17. Both IHM and the Archdiocese of New York are named as co-defendants in each of the 17 cases for their alleged failure to protect students from sexual abuse. The initial lawsuit was filed in November 2019. The plaintiffs in all three of allege that the recent cases Gaynor used his position as a youth basketball coach to groom them for sexual abuse. Morra— an Eastchester native—served as assistant on the 1966 IHM CYO basketball team when he was 10 years old and claims that Coach Gaynor sexually assaulted him several times during the course of the basketball season, sometimes in front of other players. “Gaynor would molest Plaintiff Morra in his office before or after games, sometimes there were classmates on the other side of the desk and sometimes Gaynor would molest Morra with no one else present,” the suit reads. “On one occasion, Plaintiff Morra witnessed another classmate getting molested; Morra remembers feeling relieved he was not molested that day.” The June 5 filing also included an anonymous plaintiff identified as HCVAWCR-DOE who lev-
eled similar allegations against Gaynor and alleged that knowledge of the sexual abuse was widespread among Gaynor’s students and players. “The fact that his classmates all teased and joked about Gaynor and had names for what Gaynor did was highly confusing. The boys schemed to avoid being the last one left in Gaynor’s office,” the court filing states. “Plaintiff was deeply confused about this open secret and the fact that everyone seemed to know and Gaynor was allowed free rein over the boys with absolute authority over their precious sports teams, gym class, playing times, camp and entire athletic experience.” Gaynor has already admitted to two of the allegations of sexual abuse, providing written testimony regarding his physical interactions with plaintiffs David Pisula and R.L. On March 3, the Archdiocese of New York filed a motion to have Gaynor’s admissions stricken from the record, arguing that his testimony should not be admissible evidence in the other 12—at the time—cases. In the motion, attorneys from Rivkin Radler LLP, who are representing the archdiocese, argued that including these two admissions of guilt as evidence in the other cases were “irrelevant” and “scandalous.” “This is done for the sole purpose of inflaming and unduly influencing a jury to the detriment of the Defendants,” the filing reads. In a May 18 response to the motion, counsel for the plaintiffs countered that Gaynor’s written testimony was material in establishing a decades-long timeline of abuse that was ignored by his co-defendants.No ruling on the motion has been reached as of press time. Contact: sports@hometwn.com
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State to allow outdoor graduations Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Sunday, June 7 announced outdoor, socially distanced graduations of up to 150 people would be allowed beginning June 26, subject to any outbreaks or significant changes in the metrics. Cuomo also announced that New York City has met all seven metrics required to begin phase one of reopening on June 8. The governor also announced
“In terms of reopening, we have been calibrating our strategy based on the data and the facts, and overall the numbers are down, the numbers are good and our plan is working.” Gov. Andrew Cuomo
that as New York City enters phase one, the state is launching a new focused testing strategy in the city to closely monitor the reopening. The state is aiming to perform approximately 35,000 tests per day in New York City. Additionally, the state is priori-
tizing 15 testing sites across the city for individuals who have participated in recent protests. More information on where and how to get tested for COVID-19 is available at https://coronavirus. health.ny.gov. We have been calibrating our strategy based on the data and the facts, and overall the numbers are down, the numbers are good and our plan is working The Governor also announced the Mid-Hudson Valley is on track to enter phase two of reopening Tuesday, June 9 and Long Island is on track to enter phase two of reopening on Wednesday, June 10 following a review of regional data by global public health experts. “In terms of reopening, we have been calibrating our strategy based on the data and the facts, and overall the numbers are down, the numbers are good and our plan is working,” Cuomo said. “Based on today’s numbers we can continue to advance our reopening, and we will now allow outdoor graduations of up to 150 beginning June 26th. New Yorkers have worked together to bend
this curve quickly, and if we continue on this trajectory, remain responsible and follow all social distancing protocols, we can keep accelerating our reopening strategy.” Finally, Cuomo confirmed 781 additional cases of novel coronavirus, bringing the statewide total to 378,097 confirmed cases in the state, as of June 7. (Submitted) Of the 378,097 total individuals who tested positive for the virus, the geographic breakdown of highest counties is as follows: New York City
206,969
Nassau County
40,904
Suffolk County
40,329
Westchester County
33,954
Rockland County
13,325
Orange County 10,514
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Sunday, June 7 announced outdoor, socially distanced graduations of up to 150 people would be allowed beginning June 26, subject to any outbreaks or significant changes in the metrics.
Steve Otis’s Clean Water Grant Program has provided almost $1.2 billion in grants
Record of Accomplishment Results for Westchester
• $1.2 billion in grants to local governments statewide• $2.5 billion in property tax savings • 690 projects statewide - 67,000 new jobs • $45.5 million in grants to Westchester communities
Every Westchester coastal community on Long Island Sound has been awarded funding from the program Steve created.
When taxpayers and local governments could not afford to pay for required clean water projects, Steve Otis proposed and won approval of the Water Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2015. The first in the nation program continues to grow and is the centerpiece of the most comprehensive clean water program in the country. In 2020 Steve’s proposal for a new $100 million Stormwater Grant Program for municipalities was included in the State Budget as part of Governor Cuomo’s Environmental Bond Act proposal. Endorsed by New York League of Conservation Voters Environmental Advocates NY 100% Scorecard Rating
Re-elect Steve Otis State Assemblyman
Time and time again Steve Otis delivers statewide accomplishments and results for Westchester The Water Infrastructure Act was supported by a broad coalition of local officials, environmental groups and leaders of construction and labor organizations. Supervisor Nancy Seligson and the Town of Mamaroneck hosted a press conference at the Hommocks Conservation Area in 2016 to push for increased funding for the program.
You Can Vote By Mail, Vote Early, or Vote in Person on June 23rd. Go to: SteveOtisAssembly.com to see Steve debate his opponent and for voting information.
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New Rochelle police involved in fatal shooting On Friday, June 5 at about 10:54 p.m., two uniformed New Rochelle police officers conducted a stop of a 2019 black Dodge Charger whose driver had committed several Vehicle and Traffic Law violations, according to police. The stop was conducted in the area of Potter Avenue and Pierce Street. Immediately after stopping, a passenger, identified as Kamal Flowers, 24, exited the vehicle and fled on foot. After a brief foot pursuit, one of the officers fired his TASER, a struggle ensued and Flowers allegedly displayed a handgun and pointed it at one of the officers and attempted to fire. The officer discharged his duty weapon at Flowers, striking him once. Officers rendered medical assistance to the assailant, who was pronounced deceased while being transported by ambulance to Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital. Police said a Ruger 9mm handgun, magazine and rounds were recovered at the scene; law enforcement is still searching for the vehicle involved in the incident. The incident remains under investigation by the New Rochelle
New Rochelle police say they recovered a Ruger 9mm handgun and rounds from the scene of an officer-involved shooting on Friday, June 5.
Police Department, the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office and the state Attorney General’s Office. New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson assured that the investigation would be thorough and transparent. But with the backdrop of this coming against the civil unrest after the alleged murder of an unarmed black man, George Floyd, at the hands of police in Minneapolis last week, Bramson forecasted an enormous challenge as the city tries to move forward
from this. “This tragic event, which would be traumatic under any circumstances, comes at a moment of intense local and national focus on issues of police violence and systemic racism,” Bramson said. “All of us are called to work together, alongside community leaders and advocates, to pursue the broader cause of racial justice and peace in New Rochelle. That work has already begun and now it will be pursued with even greater urgency.” (Submitted)
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JLCW brings out mental health awareness The Junior League of Central Westchester, JLCW, joined the National Alliance for Mental Illness, NAMI, Westchester in their Virtual Mental Health Awareness Walk. This year’s event was virtual to protect participants in light of COVID-19 and the New York State on Pause executive order. NAMI asked teams to “walk your way” giving flexible guidelines to walk a 5k or do any activity such as exercise or crafting that would be inspiring and raise awareness to the importance of removing the stigma associated with mental illness. The JLCW Cares Team walked a 3.5-mile loop in the shape of a heart and chalked their walk. Perhaps you noticed some sweet chalk drawings along your street or path? The messages there were intended to inspire all and send the message that none of us are alone. NAMI offers free help to individuals and families in search of mental health answers. They also offer presentations to educate the communities about mental illness. JLCW hosted a Zoom-based Ending the Silence presentation that was informative
and included speakers who were young adults managing their mental illness as well as a parent with similar experiences. “When the Junior League of Central Westchester partnered with NAMI Westchester last year, we did not expect the events of this spring, which made the need for Mental Health Awareness particularly relevant during 2020,” said Valerie Phillips, JLCW president. “We all need to know we are not alone, that if we need help, it is ok, there is hope.” The walk was an opportunity to raise awareness for mental health as well as take care of participants’ bodies and minds. The Mind-Body connection is very strong and Saturday, June 6 was a beautiful day in Scarsdale to get out and be active. The physical act of exercising can help us take a break from our everyday concerns. This in turn helps us feel more energized, relieves stress, improves memory and sleep as well as reaps the calming effects of more meditative exercises, all of which contribute to better overall positive mood and general health.
The JLCW is an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Headquartered at historic Wayside Cottage, the JLCW has served the communities of Eastchester, Greenburgh, Scarsdale and White Plains for more than 70 years. Our approximately 225 active and sustaining members are accomplished collaborators who identify community needs and develop effective and responsive programs to serve those needs. The Junior League of Central Westchester welcomes all women who value our mission. If you are feeling depressed or anxious please reach out for help: -NAMI Westchester Helpline: 592-5458 -Depatment of Community Mental Health information, support and referral line: 995-1900 Please call 723-6130 or email JLCW@verizon.net if you have questions about JLCW’s work with NAMI Westchester. (Submitted)
The Junior League of Central Westchester joined the National Alliance for Mental Illness Westchester in their Virtual Mental Health Awareness Walk. The Junior League Cares Team walked a 3.5-mile loop in the shape of a heart and chalked their walk. Contributed photo
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AFA to hold free virtual educational conference tual conference will include: The Caregiver Story—Special guest speaker Dr. Mehmet Oz will share his family’s personal Alzheimer’s story regarding the diagnosis of his mother, The Alzheimer’s Foundation Suna Oz, last year. Oz will disof America’s, AFA, will host a cuss how her diagnosis has imfree virtual educational confer- pacted their family, the imporence as part of its national Edu- tance of getting help with memcating America Tour to help New ory concerns and Alzheimer’s Yorkers affected by Alzheimer’s disease, and why people should disease during the COVID-19 not be afraid or ashamed to talk crisis on Tuesday, June 16, from about these issues. Oz will also 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The provide tips to promote good conference will provide infor- brain health and healthy aging. COVID-19: Safety and Health mation and advice from health, legal and caregiving experts, as While Navigating the Reopening well as special guest speaker Dr. Process. Dr. Allison Reiss, will Mehmet Oz, host of “The Dr. Oz talk about maintaining health Show.” It is free and open to all. and safety for families as we To register, go to alzfdn.org/tour. navigate the reopening process. “Knowledge is a useful and She will discuss COVID-19 powerful tool that can help make symptoms, its transmission and any situation easier to navigate. methods to minimize risk of inThat’s especially true now as fection and maintain the health more than 400,000 New York of the individual and caregivers. families are caring for a loved Reiss will also discuss the approone with Alzheimer’s in the priate use of telemedicine and midst of the COVID-19 pandem- other forms of remote healthcare ic,” said Charles J. Fuschillo Jr., to minimize exposure to the viAFA’s president and CEO. “We rus. Reiss is Head of the Inflamwant individuals who are caring mation Laboratory at NYU Winfor someone with Alzheimer’s to throp Hospital, an associate proknow about the resources avail- fessor of Medicine at NYU Long able to help them and steps that Island School of Medicine, and a they can take to improve their member of AFA’s Medical, Sciloved one’s care and quality of entific and Memory Screening life. This conference will bring Advisory Board. Creating Your Long-Term that information directly to families without having to leave Care Team During COVID-19— Having a strong network is estheir homes.” Sessions during the AFA vir- sential for caregivers to reduce
stress, prevent burnout and, ultimately, provide the best care possible. Amy O’Hara, a certified elder law attorney and partner at Littman Krooks LLP, and Nancy Lorince, owner of ComForCare Home Care, will teach how to build that support structure to aid in caregiving. They will provide tips for long-term care planning, preparing for the unexpected, and prioritizing and delegating responsibilities. They’ll also address when it is time to involve professionals and the importance of self-care. The Critical Role of Caregiving Technology During COVID-19 and Beyond—Stephen Popovich, president and CEO of Clairvoyant Networks, will discuss how technology can aid in caregiving during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. He will talk about how implementing simple-to-use, cost-effective cloud-based applications can help improve the lives of seniors, those with memory care needs as well as their caregivers. For more information or to register, go to alzfdn.org/ tour. Those who can’t participate in the virtual conference or have immediate questions about Alzheimer’s disease can connect with licensed social workers seven days a week through AFA’s national toll-free helpline at 866-232-8484 or via our online web chat (available in 90plus languages) at alzfdn.org. (Submitted)
Non-partisan committee seeks new members The Bronxville Non-Partisan Committee, NPC, is seeking candidates for new members. The NPC consists of three elected representatives from each of Bronxville’s seven election districts who serve staggered three-year terms. Residents can have their names placed on an electronic ballot for election to the NPC by submitting an application found on bronxvillenpc.com by Wednes-
day, June 17. An online public voting period will commence shortly thereafter and end in mid-July. What does the NPC do? The NPC was formed in 1936 to foster the election of trustees of the Bronxville School on a non-partisan basis. The NPC seeks qualified Bronxville residents who are interested in serving on the school board. Nomination by the NPC
is not a requirement to run for the school board. The NPC actively seeks community input about all applicants, then nominates a candidate for each open school board position to run in the school district election each year, while making every effort to be as transparent as possible to the Bronxville community in its process. You can learn more about the NPC at bronxvillenpc. com. (Submitted)
To the brave “healthcare heros” who watch over my family and friends...
Thank you!
Village returns to normal, somewhat BRONXVILLE TODAY Mayor Mary Marvin
It is nice to see Pondfield Road and Palmer Avenue come back to a semblance of their former bustling selves as we are now in Phase 1 of the governor’s reopening plan for the Hudson Valley Region. Phase 1 includes delivery curbside and in-store pick up service for the following businesses: clothing stores, electronics and appliance stores, furniture and home furnishings stores, florists, general merchandise stores, health and personal care stores, jewelry, leather goods and luggage stores, lawn and garden equipment and supply stores, office supplies, stationary and gift stores, used merchandise, shoe stores, sporting goods and hobby stores, musical instrument stores and bookstores. The rules governing the reopening of the above stores include ensuring that the six-foot distance between workforce personnel is adhered to with a minimal amount of employees necessary to conduct curbside and in-store pick up activities. At no time can the store have more than 50 percent of maximum occupancy. Store owners must carry out regular cleaning and disinfecting procedures and maintain a continuous log of those working at the establishment. There can be no shared food and beverages at any time. Employees should be wearing facemasks if they cannot adhere to a 6-foot distancing and shopkeepers can require customers entering their stores to wear a face mask. Social distancing markers such as tape or signs that denote six feet of spacing must be placed in commonly used areas such as near
the cash registers. Ideally, store owners should encourage customers to use touchless payment options or pay ahead and bring no one extra to the store besides themselves while transacting business. Suggested best practices include staggering merchandise retrieval and pick up areas should be arranged to maximize social distancing preferably with the customer staying in their car. Hand hygiene products must be available at all times for customers and employees. Unfortunately, cutting, coloring and styling hair are projected to be in Phase 2, not Phase 1 and eyebrow waxing, beard trimming, nail services, make up applications and facials do not even make it in Phase 2 rather, relegated to Phase 3. In-store retail shopping and real estate transactions are also part of Phase 2. Much like the rules for retail stores, the state will also limit salons and barbershops upon reopening to 50 percent of their usual maximum capacity. As a footnote, I have no understanding why, for example, eyebrows cannot be waxed until Phase 3 but dental offices are now open for deep cleanings which we all know are fraught with a great deal of bacteria transfer. But we must follow the rules, even when logic escapes. Of great relief and importance to many is the opening up of non-essential construction business. If you have a project that you would like to start in the village, feel free to call our Building Department and we will work with you to get things underway. Again projects at your home will have to abide by the physical distancing between personnel unless safety or a core function of the work activity requires a shorter distance and then facemasks will be required. As a reminder, new playground equipment or above
ground pools also require village permits as they are subject to setback requirements both from the right of way and neighboring properties. In a related industry response, Open Table did a survey and believes that 25 percent of all the restaurants using their site may never reopen, being the victims of razor thin margins even during the best of times. The National Restaurant Association reported that its members lost $30 billion in March and $50 billion in April representing staggering losses for an industry that employed about 12 million people before the Covid-19 outbreak. Now the challenge is to provide a happy medium between safety precautions and yet creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The following scenario may very well be typical of your next sit down restaurant dining experience. You will make a reservation in advance and maybe even pre-order your meal, will be seated at a table with hand sanitizer and distance from your fellow diners, your waiter will come to your table as infrequently as possible to be helpful and he or she will most likely be wearing a mask. We will be ordering off of single use menus and we will be afforded hand sanitizing opportunities and individually packed condiments. The opportunities for outdoor dining will prove to be crucial. To that end, we are working with every one of our merchants who reach out to us for assistance and we will be offering outdoor village spaces, be it road closures or parking spaces, to help maximize the area in which to achieve a profitable number of customers. We are partners with everyone in the village to ensure success to those who have been generous to us as residents for decades.
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Letters to the Editor
Reader: Schleifer understands fighting for fairness
Schleifer is sensitive to special needs
To the Editor: In a time of political turmoil, we need a strong leader who will fight for justice. This leader is Adam Schleifer, who is running for a seat in New York’s 17th Congressional district. Adam has had a lifelong commitment to social equity and a more inclusive America, as the grandchild of Holocaust survivors and as the brother of someone with special needs. He understands fighting for fairness, which is why he demands justice for the deaths of Ahmaud Arbery and George Floyd as well as accountability for those responsible for their deaths. Adam supports the peaceful protests across the country and attended rallies this weekend, including one organized by the NAACP in Peekskill, to stand in solidarity with black Americans. Adam has spent the better part of his professional career standing up to bullies, fraudsters and cheats, to ensure that everyone is able to pursue their version of the American Dream. As a federal prosecutor, Adam protected our environment by prosecuting environmental crimes and aggressively worked to take guns out of the hands of violent criminals. As an assistant U.S. attorney, he prosecuted those who thought they could take advantage of hard-working Americans. This is why I support Adam. Not only because he has a track record which depicts his devotion to the American people, but because I too am the grandchild of Holocaust survivors. I grew up in a household that taught me to stand up for those facing inequality from a young age. When you come from a family that has faced any sort of discrimination or prejudice, whether it be due to religion, race, sexual orientation, etc., it is ingrained that you must stand up for those being targeted. You must stand up for what is right. At a time when some people are finding every way to discriminate, we need a leader who is ready to fight back. Adam knows how to stand up to bullies. He understands what justice means and how to work to get it. He is ready to represent our district in Congress.
To the Editor: I am writing this letter, not only as a volunteer and supporter of Adam Schleifer but as a sister to someone with special needs. When I first came into contact with Adam Schleifer’s campaign, I was most interested in his relationship with his brother David, and the impact that growing up around a loved one with special needs has had on him. In my experience, there are few more empathetic than the brother or sister of a member of the special needs population, which currently accounts for 25 percent of Americans. Adam has been a public servant for most of his professional life and been of service to his brother David for far longer. Defending those unable to defend themselves and advocating for their needs is something he has done both through his work as a consumer protection regulator under Gov. Cuomo, as a federal prosecutor, and as a brother to David. Adam will continue to fight for underrepresented communities like persons with special needs when he is elected to Congress. Adam Schleifer’s plan enumerates challenges that the disability community has faced for years—federal income benefits, health care, education, civil rights and public infrastructure—and offers concrete and meaningful solutions to overcome them. Schleifer’s plan will increase financial benefits and savings limits for recipients of Social Security Income, and overturn benefit-waiting periods for newly eligible recipients of Social Security Disability Insurance. Schleifer will also draw on his experience as a former federal prosecutor to enforce civil rights laws that protect people with disabilities in schools and the workplace and invest in infrastructure to comply with ADA regulations. Adam’s personal experience has made him more cognizant of the needs of so many Americans and is invested in fighting for their rights. While my sister received support from some wonderful teachers throughout her education, that is sadly not the case for many Americans, especially if their families don’t have access to additional means of support. Schleifer will protect the civil rights of, and fight for equal opportunities for people with disabilities in schools and in the workplace. He calls upon the president to revive the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights and its important role in enforcing civil rights protections in our schools. He also calls for ending corporal punishment, restraint and seclusion in schools. Schleifer notes that students with disabilities make up 12 percent of the student population, but represent 58 percent of those placed in seclusion or involuntary confinement. He would enforce the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Olmstead v. L.C. Supreme Court decision, which said people with disabilities have the right to live in their communities and cannot be segregated because of their disabilities. I believe the stigmatization that accompanies mental health is outdated and this conversation needs to open up. In health care, Schleifer would repeal waiting periods that delay payments and health insurance to newly eligible SSDI recipients. Currently, federal law requires a 5-month waiting period before getting benefits after receiving SSDI eligibility and a 24-month waiting period before accessing Medicare. For individuals with mental disabilities, Schleifer’s plan also calls upon private insurance companies to provide sufficient mental health services, noting that private insurance companies paid 13 to 14 percent less for mental health care in 2014 than Medicare for identical services. Finally, Schleifer would support temporarily raising the federal medical assistance percentage by 12 percentage points, as proposed in former Vice President Joe Biden’s plan, so that states have the necessary resources to fund critical health insurance programs like Medicaid that serve the disability community. Working on Schleifer’s campaign has shown me that there are solutions to the issues that the special needs community faces and that we have gone too long without instituting these solutions. I look forward to a future of equality for all Americans, regardless of any physical or cognitive obstacles.
Clara Ritterman-Peña, Hartsdale
Schleifer will protect every citizen To the Editor: After attending Adam Schleifer’s Virtual Town Hall Meeting, I believe that Adam is the No. 1 person to represent and fight for every citizen in the 17th district. As the United States is undergoing turmoil due to racial disparities, Adam Schleifer is committed to fighting for social justice and inclusivity in America. Adam is focused on finding solutions to issues that all under-represented communities in the district such as African American, Haitian American, and Latinx communities face. As a former assistant U.S. attorney and New York State consumer-protection regulator, Adam Schleifer has fought to provide every citizen with equal opportunities. With these skill sets, Adam will address issues of immigration and racial inequalities while keeping his promises in Congress. Adam is trusted to protect every citizen now and for years after the COVID-19 pandemic. As the pandemic continues, in office Adam would like to focus on directing additional stimulus funds that keep businesses afloat and prevent layoffs. He would like to prioritize workers’ health by ensuring personal protective gear, PPE, to those who need it most. Adam will fight for healthcare for all, ending gun violence, immigration reform, climate change and affordable housing. Adam Schleifer is for the people and will fight for the 17th district. Caroline S., Suffern
Virginia Saft, New Rochelle
Schleifer will have government work for us To the Editor: To the Editor,There is a primary on June 23 to select the Democratic candidate for the 17th Congressional District. I know who I’m voting for, do you? I’m voting for Adam Schleifer. Adam worked for New York State as a consumer protection regulator fighting for us and protecting our rights. He then became a federal prosecutor to work against gun violence, fraud and environmental crimes. He is a listener who uses facts, not friends and fiction, to make decisions. Having worked for New York State and the federal government, he knows the inner workings and will hit the ground running. There is no better time than now to get someone to Washington who will have our backs, someone who knows our needs and who is aware there are no blue state issues and no red state issues—only the United States of America issues. Isn’t it time to have someone who will make government work for us? I’m voting for Adam Schleifer and I hope you will too! Dan Salmon, Tappan
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Tuesday, June 16 and 23 from 2 p.m. to 2 p.m. Celebrating the Sketchbook with Frank Connelly on Facebook Live Join Reference Librarian Frank Connelly and celebrate Washington Irving’s “The Sketch Book” and the 200th anniversary of its publication.
Wednesday, June 17 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Guided Meditations with Adriana Romero on Zoom Meditation is one of the best tools to help guide and reconnect us to the oneness of our sacred space. It makes you feel happy and grateful, increases consciousness and self-awareness, relaxes your mind and body and helps reduce stress by promoting calmness, peace and balance. Adriana is a certified Energy Healer, Reiki Practitioner, Soul Discovery Coaching, I.E.T Practitioner, Trans-Channeler/ Medium, Akashic Records Reader, Soul Activator and much more.
Thursday, June 18 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Great Courses: A Skeptic’s Guide to American History on Zoom Our discussion continues with the Great Courses series, A Skeptics Guide to American History with Mark Stoler. Below are the topics that received the most votes. View each episode on your own prior to our online discussion of the topics. These episodes are available for viewing using the library’s streaming service Kanopy.
If you have not previously created an account with Kanopy, first set up your account through the library’s website so you have a free subscription. Thursday, May 21: “Andrew Jackson-An Odd Symbol of Democracy” (episode 6) and “Did Slavery Really Cause the Civil War?” (episode 8); Thursday, June 4: “The Myth of Laissez-Faire” (episode 10) and “Early Progressives Were Not Liberals” (episode 14); Thursday, June 18: “The Roaring Twenties Reconsidered” (episode 16) and “Myths about American Wars” (episode 22). If you have previously signed up for a Great Courses program you do not need to request an invite. You are already invited.
Thursday, June 18 and 25 from 7 p.m. to 7 p.m. Family Bedtime Stories on Facebook Live No registration required. Want to wind down with the family? Join our children’s librarian, Linnea for a special Bedtime Story program. Please note, due to copyright law requirements, Facebook Live videos will be removed from our Facebook page within a few hours.
Saturday, June 20 from 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. Yoga with Damien Germino online through Zoom Damien is back on Saturdays! Instructor Damien Germino guides participants to understanding the poses and breathing techniques that will bring peace and beauty to relieve stress while you stretch. When practiced regularly, yoga can have profoundly positive physical effects.
Monday, June 22 and 29 at 5:30 p.m. Traveling Flavor: Cook Along with Rinku Bhattacharya on Zoom At a time we are cooking more than ever, it is always fun to mix up your cooking routine. In this series of classes, work with Chef/ Author Rinku Bhattacharya to bring some spice and flavor to your culinary repertoire. In this series, we will cook along with Rinku as she guides us through spices and flavors, choosing a new destination in each class. Ingredients list will be sent at least two weeks prior to session. To learn more about Rinku you can visit her at her blog, Spice Chronicles, spicechronicles.com.
Wednesday, June 24 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Reiki with Angela La Scala on Zoom Participants will experience and learn about this healing practice and have a greater sense of calm and well-being to incorporate into their busy lives. There will be seated meditation and breath work as well. At the conclusion, there will be time for discussion and questions about the practice of Reiki. Angela La Scala holds several certificates qualifying her as Reiki third-degree master and teacher.
Wednesday, June 24 from 4 p.m. to 4 p.m. Zoom Practice Nervous about attending one of our online programs because you have never used Zoom before? This is an opportunity to practice with no pressure. Join the meeting, say hello, play with the controls and then say goodbye. Even our resident technophobe, Frank Connelly, uses Zoom. He’s written instructions which are available here. To attend a Zoom meeting, you need an invitation. Fill out this form and we will send you an invitation the Tuesday before.
Friday, June 26 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Film Screening and Discussion with Paul Doherty on ZOOM Watch “A Man Called Ove” anytime before June 26 at 10 a.m. on our free HOOLPA streaming service. Ove, an ill-tempered, isolated retiree who spends his days enforcing block association rules and visiting his wife’s grave, has finally given up on life just as an unlikely friendship develops with his boisterous new neighbors. Based on the bestselling novel. In Swedish with English subtitles. The film is rated PG-13. To join Reference Librarian Paul Doherty for this live online discussion through Zoom, request an invite by logging onto https://www.larchmontlibrary.org/ programs/film-screening-and-discussion-with-paul-doherty-onzoom-2/.
Monday, June 29 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 12th Annual Stuffed Animal Sleepover via Zoom Bring your favorite stuffed animal and join us on Zoom for bedtime stories. Afterwards, we will blow a little library magic into your
Tuesday, June 16 from 4 p.m. to 4 p.m. Kid’s Yoga - Ages 6-10
house. After the child goes to sleep, you can take a picture of the shenanigans your stuffed animals get into. You can email the photos to larchmontkids@ gmail.com and we will make a video! To register, log into https:// www.larchmontlibrary.org/ programs/12th-annual-stuffedanimal-sleepover-via-zoom/
Purchase College Community Events
Tuesday, June 16 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Webinar: Using VoiceThread in Moodle Wednesday, June 17 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Grad Series: Using LinkedIn for Better Branding and Beyond Congratulations Class of 2020! Join the Career Development team for a series of helpful live webinars that can help you to prepare, polish and promote your experiences as you explore and launch your career and job hunt in this challenging job market. Join this intro session to learn how to improve or create your professional profile and online presence, research and network with alumni and employers, and utilize LinkedIn for a job search. Open to recent grads, students and alumni! Register through Zoom. Via Zoom
Tuesday, June 23 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Student Involvement Drop In Class of 2024, join us for our bi-weekly Zoom drop in hour where we can answer your questions about getting involved on campus. Drop in to ask us a question or just to say hi. We can point you in the right direction! Join us on Zoom. This event is geared toward the Class of 2024, but all students are welcome. Zoom
Wednesday, June 24 from 1 p.m. to 1 p.m. Grad Series: Interviewing-Tips for Virtual and Face to Face Gain strategies and tips to prepare before the interview, to be a strong interviewee and steps to take after the interview. Open to recent grads, students and alumni! Register through Zoom. Via Zoom
Harrison Public Library
Wednesday, June 17 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Online Conversational Spanish Join Mariella via video conferencing to practice some Spanish! 2 Bruce Ave.
Please register at https:// us02web.zoom.us/meeting/ register/tZ0vde-rrTgrGtddpAzBswQR6PM5JPBKs8qs Virtual
Tuckahoe Public Library
Friday, June 12 and 19 from 11 a.m. to 11 a.m. Online Kid’s Story Time
Please register at https:// us02web.zoom.us/meeting/ register/tZMldumtrj4jE9cp3XOfwGczQNr_PhKxwWCp Virtual
Monday, June 15, 22 and 29 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Online Crochet Class Have a crochet hook and some yarn just laying around? Want to learn how to crochet or just learn some new patterns? We are bringing our crochet classes to Zoom! This week we will start with the basics for those who want to learn. If you want a new pattern Miss Faithe will be happy to share some of her favorites. We hoped to see you there. Unfortunately since we are not meeting in person, you will need your own yarn and hooks to participate in the class. Registration is required for the class. The link for the Zoom class will be emailed to registered participants before the class begins. Please register at https://zoom.us/ meeting/register/uJYlc-isqj0s5M3N7CRdlfcNYmTbjjcalA Virtual
Tuesday, June 16 and 23 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Virtual Meditation Are you interested in starting a meditation practice? Come join us for an informative and experiential session on starting your own meditation practice. Discover this ancient method for transforming the mind and its wide applications to personal growth and health care. Learn about free online resources available to you to develop your practice (from the Westchester Library System and from the internet). A Mindful Meditation will be practiced. Hosted by Linda Ahern, Tuckahoe library reference librarian, Reiki master, yoga and meditation student and enthusiast. The Meditation Group will be a continuing series devoted to the practice of meditation. Look for our newsletter to find future offerings, dates and times. Registration is required. The link to the Zoom class will be sent to you before the Meditation class! Please register at https://zoom.us/meeting/register/ tJUodOGgrTsiGNGiPNgD9XMrxWxODHbhTFBk Virtual
Wednesday, June 17 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Online Gentle Chair Yoga Class with Ann Casapini Now is the time to take action to reduce stress and anxiety and increase focus and calm. Yoga leads to more physical strength, better balance and flexibility. Meditation leads to peace of mind and greater wellbeing. Both will support a healthy immune system. Ann Casapini is a certified instructor and has been teaching for 25 years. Her specialty is making yoga and meditation accessible and fun for all. Casapini will lead you through a safe and therapeutic variety of yoga poses, breathing practices, guided meditations and contemplations each week. See her website at anncasapini.com. No prior experience is needed. Props suggested: A yoga mat, a chair, a strap (or belt or long scarf). Please register at https:// zoom.us/meeting/register/ tJEodO2trjgvHtb5RKJqTrN9T0P0-DFhMaEW The library is grateful for the sponsorship of this program by The Community Fund of Bronxville, Eastchester and Tuckahoe. Virtual
Tuesday, June 23 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Online Qigong & Taichi with Shifu Alex Lamas Qigong and Tai Chi has been shown to very beneficial for balance, coordination, blood circulation and general health and well being, something that is vital in these times. Shifu Alex Lamas has been training and teaching Kung Fu and Tai Chi for 20 years; in 2001 he became an instructor at Kwan’s Kung Fu. As a Kung Fu and Tai Chi teacher, Sifu Lamas has brought his program to schools, campuses, Buddhist temples and senior centers across Westchester County. He has also been studying meditation for 20 years and is an official tour guide at Chuang Yen Monastery in Kent, NY. Please register at https://zoom.us/meeting/ register/tJUuc-GqqTIuGdNWtsckpiEKj-ENdpDtqNh9 Sponsored by The Friends of The Tuckahoe Public Library. Virtual
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Thursday, June 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Online Gentle Chair Yoga Class with Ann Casapini Please register at https://zoom. us/meeting/register/tJEodO2trjgvHtb5RKJqTrN9T0P0-DFhMaEW Virtual
link and ID after you register. No supplies needed.
Bronxville Public Library
Tuesday, June 16 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Virtual Yoga
Join Damien Germino for a virtual session of yoga.Rye
Free Reading Room
Friday, June 12 and 19 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Story Time with Ms. Sam!— baby time Clay Art Center
Saturday, June 13 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Clay Virtual Artist Demo: Lauren Skelly Bailey - Funktional Come watch Lauren Skelly Bailey demonstrate aspects of her sculptural studio practice. Learn to use whipped porcelain along with plaster slabs to create paper-thin ruffles. Bailey will explore on a deeper level how she constructs her platform conglomerates to make a base for her nature-inspired formations. Glaze layering luster and alternative finishes will also be discussed. Bailey explores surface form and the layering of histories with her ceramics. She is drawn to controlling the unexpected and her intentional decision-making allows her to develop new facets of her process of creating clay conglomerations. Bailey received her MFA in Ceramics from Rhode Island School of Design and her MA and BFA in Studio Art from Adelphi University. She has apprenticed internationally and exhibited nationally and currently resides in Long Island. Must be able to download Zoom video chat. You will receive your Zoom meeting link and ID after you register. No supplies needed.
Saturday, June 20 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Clay Virtual Artist Talk: Vicky Youngman Process & Ideas Vicky Youngman demonstrates her process of generating ideas gathering inspirations and development of the final project. In this presentation Youngman will share her methods and demonstrate a hand built bowl project. Youngman is an adjunct professor of Ceramics at Pace University and a graduate of Pratt Institute and Mount Vernon Nazarene University. She is based in Westchester. She has also exhibited in group shows and events throughout the New York area and is a community arts teacher at Clay Art Center and ArtsWestchester among other organizations. Must be able to download Zoom video chat. You will receive your Zoom meeting
Join Ms. Sam for some entertaining and engaging stories for babies as she goes Facebook live!
Friday, June 12 and 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Story Time with Ms. Sam!— toddler time Join Ms. Sam for some entertaining and engaging stories for Toddlers+ as she goes Facebook live!
Friday, June 12 and 19 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Social Distancing Book Group Join this brand new virtual Facebook book group with your friendly neighbors and the Rye librarians! Our next title is TBD. Please register for the event with an email you check regularly to receive the secure Zoom link. Contact Lisa Dettling at childrensservices@ryelibrary.org. Zoom
Saturday, June 13 and 20 from 2 p.m. to 2 p.m. Baby-wearing dance class Join Ms. Sam & Baby Hunter on Facebook live, or follow along afterward to get your weekend workout with baby! Wear comfy clothes and your favorite babywearing device. Don’t forget your water! Shout out to all our rock star parents out there. Take a break from the work-from-home groove and bust a move! Contact Samantha Mairson at Smairson@ ryelibrary.org.Facebook Live
Tuesday, June 16 and 23 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Rye Dish: Cookbook Discussion Group Join a new, virtual cookbook and food discussion group! Pick a recipe (or two!), prepare it at home, and join in with the group to talk about it. Register with an email you check regularly so we can send the information for joining the Zoom meeting!
Wednesday, June 17 and 24 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Cooking with Kids!
Are you in need of some food inspiration? Get the whole family involved in the kitchen with this new kid-friendly cooking program! Gather together with a handful of simple ingredients and get ready to create a tasty snack together with children’s librarian Ms. Lisa. Every week we will post a new recipe and meet on Zoom to learn how to cook it! Register with an email you check regularly to receive the secure link to the Zoom meeting.
Monday, June 22 from 7 p.m. to 7 p.m. Neighborhood Game Night Join us for a virtual, all-ages game night! You will compete against others in fun games for victory! We’ll also meet in Zoom so we can all ‘hang out’ while we play! Please put the age(s) of any child(ren) playing in the notes section to help us pick an age-appropriate game. The Jackbox games pictured are ideal for ages 10 and up! Details about which games will be played and the Zoom meeting link will be sent the day before. Contact Sarah Prosser at sprosser@ ryelibrary.org. Zoom
Monday, June 22 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Rye Free Reading Room Board of Trustees Meeting Monthly meeting of the board of trustees. For more information, visit ryelibrary.org/about/ library-meetings/. Contact the director for the Zoom link, Director@ryelibrary.org. Zoom
Monday, June 22 from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Grown-up Game Night Grab a laptop and a phone/ tablet/or other mobile device, and settle in with a beverage of your choice for a game night of Jackbox hosted by one of our librarians! The details for joining the game via Zoom will go out the day before, so please register with an email address you check regularly. Contact Sarah Prosser at sprosser@ryelibrary.org. Zoom
Tuesday, June 23 from 11 a.m. to 11 a.m. Daily Chat at RFRR Check in at the Rye Free Reading Room! Give us a call! Chat with a librarian, community members and friends! We want to know how you are doing and we want to help in any way that we can during this time of separation. We are here to answer questions, support library services and connect you to the community. Call 1 646-876-9923. Meeting ID: 916 5317 0351; Password: 528225 for Zoom meeting link.
Contact Catherine Riedel at 203-548-7077 or criedel@ ryelibrary.org.
Tuesday, June 23 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Rye Free Reading Room Board of Trustees Meeting Monthly meeting of the board of trustees. For more information, visit ryelibrary.org/about/ library-meetings/. Contact the director for the Zoom link, Director@ryelibrary.org. Zoom
Town of Pelham Public Library
Wednesday, June 17 and 24 from 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Online Story Time with Mr. Oz on Facebook Live! Join Mr. Oz online for storytime via Facebook Live. Go to this event on our Facebook page and click the red “live” button. We will also be archiving Mr. Oz’s story times on Facebook.
Thursday, June 18 and 25 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Coding Classes for Kids via Zoom A free, fun, and educational class where children learn coding and the basics of computer science using Scratch (a block-based programming language), Python (a high-level programming language), and other programming software in an engaging way. This class will be held via Zoom. Please email Children’s Services Librarian Mr. Oz at ocotochang@wlsmail.org beforehand to get the secure link to access the class. Participants must use a full-charged laptop. Recommended for grades 1-5.
Tuesday, June 23 from 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Online Story Time with Mr. Oz on Facebook Live! Go to this event on our Facebook page and click the red “live” button. We will also be archiving Mr. Oz’s story times on Facebook.
Home,” which tells the story of a little bird struggling to understand the many feelings that can come along with being quarantined. Ultimately, Bird learns that it is okay to experience a wide range of emotions, and that sometimes, all you can do is get through one day at a time.For Pre-K and up. Registration is required.
Thursday, June 18 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Oscar Songs with Richard Knox Tune in for Part Five of Richard Knox’s engaging online program, Songs that Won (and Lost) the “Oscar” via the video conferencing application Zoom. Beginning in 1934, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has awarded “Oscars” to the composer and lyricist responsible for an original song considered to be the best from the films released in the prior year. During this presentation we will have the opportunity to revisit many of these beloved songs, often performed by the original artist. We will view archival footage of presenters and recipients in Hollywood on the evening of the award show. As a bonus we will look back at many other great songs that were nominated but failed to take home the prize. Online registration is required to receive the Zoom meeting ID and password. The last program date is Thursday, July 2 at 1:30 p.m.
Meet Luis Quiros, the author of “Justice Unplugged” via Zoom Luis Quiros is also a community organizer, activist and educator. Quiros pursues justice aimed at dismantling that which promotes solutions that inflict pain and trauma on others—against models that departmentalized justice when it requires hybridity and holistic frameworks. Discourse on these topics is also captured on talk radio podcasts indexed on justice unplugged. Quiros is also the author of “An Other’s Mind.” To receive an email reminder of this event, please email lbhandari@wlsmail.org.
Westchester Italian Cultural Center
Saturday, June 20 at 1 p.m. Webinar: Performance Live from Italy: Cristiana Pegoraro For more information and to register visit https://wiccny. webinarninja.com/live-webinars/319535/register
Tuesday, June 23 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Recycled Box Robot (ages 8 to 11) Our favorite art teacher Richela is back to teach us a series of cool projects via Zoom! Using cereal boxes, a juice or milk carton, and other small boxes, glue and masking tape, create a robot of your own design. Add bottle cap eyes. Learn how to make working limbs and basic puppetry. Colored duct tape is optional. Materials you need to collect before the class: one cereal box or one half gallon juice/milk carton, two or three boxes smaller than the cereal or half gallon carton; 10 empty toilet paper rolls or four empty paper towel rolls; one egg carton roll of masking tape (any color), gluestick and scissors. Optional: string or yarn, newspaper, two plastic bottle caps or buttons.
Down to Earth Rye Farmers Market
Sunday, June 14, 21and 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come shop with our local farms and food makers!
This year you will be able to pre-order directly from our vendors using the WhatsGood Marketplace app (download it from the app store or Google Play) then zip through the market on Sunday to pick up your pre-paid and pre-packed items. Shopping on-site will also be available. Scroll down for guidelines to shopping the farmers market during the COVID-19 crisis. In the parking lot off Theodore Fremd Avenue, behind the Purchase Street stores.
Eastchester Public Library
Tuesday, June 16 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Author Visit with Linda Cartolano Join us for a Zoom author visit and reading with debut author Linda Cartolano! Linda is a preschool teacher who wrote her first picture book, “Bird Stays
Mamaroneck Library
Thursday, June 18 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
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legal notices NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 5/1/2020. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 41 Forest Circle, New Rochelle. NY 10804. Notice of Formation of Bergogh Partners LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 3/26/2020. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 65 Rockledge Rd. Suite TH, Bronxville, NY 10708. Notice of Formation of KRM Junk Removal Services, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. Notice of Formation of AutoGlass Solutions, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 02/21/20. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 133 Waverly Street ,Yonkers. NY 10701. Purpose: any lawful activity. Notice of Formation of Customized Fitness, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with NY Secy State (SSNY) on 4/16/2020. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Catherine Florakis, 329 Stuart Drive., New Rochelle, NY 10804. Purpose: any lawful activity. Notice of Formation of Lightpath Search, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 3/26/2020. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 1 Consulate Drive Apt. 3B Tuckahoe,NY 10707. Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 5/14/20. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 89 Park Lane West Harrison, NY 10604. Notice of Formation of SL Performance Consulting, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. Notice of Formation of Malone Services, LLC. Dba Purely Clean Services. filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 5/12/2020 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 31 Parcot Ave., New Rochelle. NY 10801. Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 04/13/2020. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 44 Cortlandt Ave, New Rochelle. NY 10805. Notice of Formation of New Rochelle United For Business, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. LEGAL NOTICE. Notice of Formation of KDBF VENTURES, LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 04.16.2015. Office location, County of Westchester. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: KDBF Ventures, LLC, 29 Old Aspetong Road, Katonah, NY 10536. Purpose: any lawful act. Notice of Formation of Spaghetti Rain LLC. Art. of Org. filed with SSNY on 05/11/2020. Office Location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 319 Oakland Beach Avenue, Rye, NY 10580. Purpose: any lawful purpose. Notice of Formation Leah’s Corner LLC (the “LLC”) filed Articles of Organization with the New York Dept. of State on 2/10/2020. Office location: Westchester County. The New York Secretary of State is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served and is directed to forward service of process to CT Corporation System, 28 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10005. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 05/28/20. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 49 Mulberry Ln New Rochelle. NY 10804. Notice of Formation of Pace Home Buyers LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 03/05/2020. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 325 Mount Pleasant Ave, Mamaroneck NY 10543. Notice of Formation of Greehill Capital Management LLC, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That the Planning Review Board of the Town of Eastchester will hold a public hearing on Thursday, June 25th, 2020 at 7:00pm at the Eastchester Town Hall, 40 Mill Rd, Eastchester New York on the application of Adamo Maiorano for Architectural and site plan review approval to construct a 2 story rear and side addition, affecting the premises known as Section 56, Block 4, Lot(s) 24 on the tax map of the Town of Eastchester, New York and known as 100 Johnson rd, Scarsdale NY 10583. NOTICE OF FORMATION OF Heidi Anderson Consulting LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 08/17/2017. Office location: WESTCHESTER County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC to the LLC at the principal office: 323 Maple Avenue, Mamaroneck, NY 10543-2527. Purpose: any lawful act or activity
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3 men facing felony charges in fraud scheme Westchester County police have charged three men with stealing people’s identities to open fraudulent credit accounts and purchase more than $100,000 worth of merchandise. The suspects are facing multiple felony charges, including Identity Theft and Grand Larceny. The investigation into the fraud is continuing and county police believe there may be more victims. The three men, including two former employees of a telecommunications company, are accused of using the stolen Personal Identity Information, PII, of multiple victims to open credit accounts and then purchase iPhones, iPads and other expensive wireless devices and accessories. From about January 2019 through August 2019, two employees of the telecommunica-
tions company opened numerous fraudulent customer accounts at a store in Yonkers. They were assisted by a third person who provided them with stolen Personal Identity Information of multiple victims. The scheme also involved a group of “runners” who brought the stolen PII into the store. The stolen information belonged to real people and businesses and included names, addresses, dates of birth and Social Security numbers. Using this stolen information, the employees created accounts in the victims’ names without their knowledge. The victims learned of the fraud after the accounts went into default and they received bills for the merchandise charged in their names. Once the fraud was discovered, the employees resigned from the company.
The company, which has cooperated in the investigation, is not being identified at this time due to the ongoing probe. Arrested in recent days were Rafael Vidal Aponte, 31, of Pomona, N.Y., Jordon Andre Clarke, 25, of the Bronx, N.Y., and Edwin Olivera, 31, of Forest Hills, N.Y. Aponte and Clarke are the former employees. The case was investigated by Detective Brandon Amlung, assisted by Detective Kevin McGovern, of the General Investigations Unit. Any persons in Westchester County who were a victim of a fraudulently opened wireless telecommunications account is urged to contact Amlung at 864-7728 or via email at bma1@westchestergov.com. (Submitted)
Opinion-Editorial
Decisions over divisions By Ethan Pochna The country is falling apart, and we need people like Adam Schleifer, a candidate in NY-17’s upcoming Democratic primary, to fix it. Four years ago, as I watched the electoral map turn red, my stomach turned into a pit. My dread was a broad lament for America: our national character was now laid bare and our reward was Donald Trump. Yet, the morning after election night, the sun rose once again—just as it has risen every day since. After a few months, my existential fear resigned itself to a background hum, occasionally shouting a protest at the worst of Trump’s injuries and usurpations. And then it exploded. On Monday, June 1, Trump gave a speech. Addressing a nation in mourning, he proselytized on his own delusions of grandeur, swaggering as our “president of law and order and an ally of all peaceful protesters” while slithering out of responsibility’s way. His words appealed to the basest notions of American patriotism while bastardizing the basis of American freedom. Then, he went to church. On his walk from the podium to the altar, Trump demonstrated his disdain for the peaceful protests he had lauded; his contempt for the constitution he had weaponized. Flaunting his impunity from constitutional checks and balances, he incited the Justice Department to clear protestors in his way. And upon arriving on sacred ground, he adopted a façade of righteousness in direct contradiction to the book he held in his hand. Last Monday’s pageant of
self-indulgence made me want to vomit, and the following week has been no consolation. Trump has doubled down on an unrelenting barrage of lies to buffer the national anger following Monday’s stunt, and most Republican legislators have slid into line. The absolute necessity of defeating Trump in November has never been more lucid, the stakes never so high. But with the nation so divided—and the Republican Party so corrupted—we cannot forget about what comes next. The Democratic Party has a problem, and it took centerstage three weeks ago when the house debated H.R. 6800, The Heroes Act. Sponsored by Nita Lowey, H.R. 6800’s bold effort to support the wavering U.S. economy passed a House vote almost entirely along party lines—with a key exception. Nine members of the House Progressive Caucus abstained, and one of its vicechairs, Pramila Jayapal, voted “Nay.” Lowey’s bill was the Democrats’ chance to rise up and meet the moment, but we came up short. I’m not saying the bill is perfect, but in the Trump era, idealism on the hill is akin to brinkmanship with our democracy. The Democrats’ discord while battling a monolithic Republican Party will embolden Trump if he is re-elected and inhibit governance if he is defeated. To achieve meaningful change, we must give the party a clear mandate in the upcoming elections. Using our votes, we must reward candidates seeking unity, punish those embracing lazy dichotomies, and recognize those suited to take on Trump’s cronyism. In NY-17, that candidate is Adam Schleifer.
Adam is the rare candidate who is truly dedicated to the right answer. No matter the question, I’m always stunned by his deep understanding of the problem before him and his diligent approach to solutions. He forgoes easy political points to make the necessary ones, yet still acknowledges the values in the views he disagrees with. Rather than steep in populist punditry, his political platform pursues positivity and progress. It is but one sign of Adam’s belief in everybody’s right to pursue their own American dream, and in bringing people together as the only viable method of change. Of course, that alone isn’t enough. Even more than soaring rhetoric, we need politicians who understand the system well enough to combat those who exploit it—especially now that those people control the executive branch. Few fit the bill, but Adam’s entire career is a defiant battle-cry against the insatiable greed of the powerful. He stopped MoneyMutual from profiting off the desperate in New York State. He cracked down on ponzi schemers who assumed their money would protect them from scrutiny. He helped put Felicity Huffman and her fellow college admissions conspirators behind bars. He has faced the scourge of injustice in court; now, he should face its figurehead, Trump, in Washington. Our voices must be unrelenting on Nov. 3. But to ensure the brightest dawn on Nov. 4, send Adam Schleifer to Congress. Ethan Pochna is a resident of Hastings-on-Hudson. The views expressed are his.
A good walk, spoiled LIVE MIKE Mike Smith
Like others who have struggled to keep themselves sane during the pandemic shutdown over the last few months, I have had plenty of time for introspection, plenty of time to take stock and shine a light on the important things in my life. But as I’m no master of self-reflection, the largest realization I came to was something that untold scores who came before me had already figured out: Golf is pretty dang hard. Truth be told, I’d never really been much of a golfer. I hit the links a few times in high school, never with much success. In college, I’d play an occasional round with my baseball teammates on the rare occasion we would have a day off in the springtime. After graduation, my weekends were— more often than not—filled with covering local sports or continu-
ing to play baseball in various men’s leagues around New York City. Heck, prior to the pandemic, I hadn’t touched my golf clubs in a good seven years. But with the coronavirus shutting down virtually everything since mid-March, including the high school sports season, I’ve needed to find a new outlet for my energy, any sort of reason to safely get out of the house, see my buddies—from a safe distance, of course— and stoke my competitive fires in order to stay sane. I just didn’t realize how anathema golf can be to sanity. I’ve been out four times since the Westchester County courses opened up in May, and in one short month, I feel like I’ve completely run the gamut of emotions that golf can elicit. My first round wasn’t nearly as bad as I feared it would be, leading to a spark of excitement. My subsequent two outings were probably the best of my entire life, leading my farmore seasoned friends to tell me that I looked like I’d been playing for years.
Pride, as they say, comes before the fall, so I was completely unprepared for my horrendous outing last Friday at Hudson Hills. I probably would have been better kicking the ball down the fairway, which I did—in anger— more than once. It was an embarrassing performance and I mentally berated myself on the drive home for even thinking I’d put enough time in to “master” golf. Besides, I said, ‘golf is a stupid sport anyway.’ But as soon as I got home, I got a text from one of my buddies, telling me he was hoping to head to the driving range sometime this week ahead of our next planned outing Friday. Like me, he was unhappy with the way he played and had some things he wanted to work on. He had shot a three under par. I was probably somewhere in the low 140s before I stopped keeping score. Neither of us were happy, both of us wanted to get better. Ultimately, that has to be the
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Sports Editor Mike Smith has embraced a new passion during the pandemic shutdown, golf. But he is quickly learning that golf, while fun, can be frustrating as heck. Photo courtesy wikipedia.org
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