LAKELAND LEAGUE HEATS UP
Rye and Eastchester square off during a Lakeland Summer League game at Walter Panas High School. The Garnets and Eagles are two of the several area teams taking part in the longrunning summer campaign this year. for story, see page 16. Photo/Mike Smith
Burke Rehab named one of the nation’s best: report
Burke Rehabilitation, a member of the Montefiore Health System, today announced the organization has been recognized as one of the nation’s Best Rehabilitation Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report in their 2024-25 rankings. Burke boasts a wide range of expertise, including stroke care, orthopedics, cardiopulmonary, brain and spinal cord injury, amputation, and more, in settings conducive to the health and healing of patients on their recovery journey.
“We are incredibly proud to once again celebrate this national recognition from U.S. News & World Report,” said Scott Edelman, MBA, CPA, CFE, Burke Rehabilitation’s Executive Director.
“Burke’s skilled clinicians are guided by our mission to provide the highest quality medical care and rehabilitation services,
ensuring that every patient that comes through our doors can work towards recovery and improve their quality of life.
At Burke, we offer more than just treatment – we restore patients’ sense of hope and optimism in their recovery process through a supportive environment.”
Caring for patients from across the tri-state area, Burke clinicians personalize rehabilitation services to meet patients’ individualized needs and goals for increased mobility. With physicians, nurses, and other staff members on site 24/7/365, Burke Rehabilitation has the lowest rehabilitation hospital readmission rate in the country, with 68% of patients discharged to the community to continue their care. Burke stands out as an innovative leader among New York’s free-standing rehabilitation hospitals, proudly caring
for the most stroke patients and recently becoming the first and only with on-site dialysis in the state.
“We leverage our expertise, embrace best practices, and pioneer groundbreaking innovations to maximize each patient’s recovery, independence, and quality of life,” said Mooyeon Oh-Park, MD, MHCM, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at Burke Rehabilitation. “This honor is a reflection of Burke’s dedicated workforce, including physicians, rehabilitation nurses, therapists, psychologists, care managers and other clinical and support staff. Our team is committed to providing patients, their families, and caregivers an exceptional experience while undergoing care at Burke.”
County’s therapy dog obtains national certification
Phoenix, a 4-year-old Lab mix assigned to the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services, recently achieved a prestigious designation as a certified First Responder Therapy Dog. Since being obtained in August 2022, Phoenix has been a resource to support the emotional health and wellness of all first responders in Westchester County.
County Executive George Latimer congratulated Phoenix and his hander, Samantha Stretz-Fejes, on their most recent accomplishment. He said the decision to obtain a therapy dog was in recognition of stresses and emotional challenges that first responders face on the job.
Latimer said: “Our firefighters, EMS personnel, police officers and dispatchers often see terrible things, or handle highly stressful incidents, in the course of their duties. In addition to providing them with the training and equipment they need, it is equally imperative that we support their physical and emotional health however we can.”
Phoenix and Stretz-Fejes, who is assigned to the EMS
Division at DES, are also members of the Westchester-Putnam Peer Support Team. The team – comprised of police, fire and EMS personnel – is often deployed to support first responders in the aftermath of a large-scale incident or tragedy.
DES Deputy Commissioner Susan Spear said Phoenix was obtained through SPCA Westchester. She thanked the staff at the Briarcliff Manor animal rescue shelter for helping DES select a canine with the right temperament and intelligence to succeed as a therapy dog.
The national certification is the most recent achievement for Phoenix and Stretz-Fejes. Last year, the American Kennel Club awarded Phoenix its Canine Good Citizen (CGC) award and recognized StretzFejes as an accomplished handler.
The CGC title is earned by a canine and its handler after they complete a rigorous 10-skill evaluation focused on obedience and handler development. Adding to their list of accomplishments, Phoenix and Samantha also secured the AKC Novice Trick Dog title.
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Jay Center announces $500K in state funding
New York State Senator Shelley B. Mayer joined Suzanne Clary, President of Jay Heritage Center, and trustees and staff to announce $500,000 in state funding, secured by Senator Mayer, to restore the 1838 Jay Mansion.
With increased visitation each year, Jay Heritage Center has faced greater need for restoration of the Jay Mansion, which serves as the welcome center to the Estate. The funding will help finish the mansion entryway, build additional ADA compliant restrooms, expand the innovative sustainable geothermal heat and cooling pump systems, and install other amenities to accommodate the increasing audience.
The 1838 Jay Mansion is a national historic landmark that has embraced sustainability, illustrated by many of the modern technological advances to its infrastructure. The Estate will also host programs commemorating America’s semiquincentennial in 2026 and the 200th anniversary of the end of slavery in New York State in 2027, which will heighten the Estate’s usage and visitation.
State Senator Shelley B. Mayer said, “I am very pleased to present President Suzanne Clary and Jay Heritage Center with $500,000 in state funding to restore the beautiful 1838 Jay Mansion. The Jay Heritage Center does
exceptional work preserving our local history, acknowledging the diversity of our American story, and celebrating American history first-hand right here in our community. It is an exceptional space, and I look forward to the day when everyone can experience and learn about the history of the Jay Mansion and the full story of our United States history.”
President and Interim Executive Director Suzanne Clary said, “The Jay Heritage Center (JHC) is enormously grateful to Sen. Shelley B. Mayer for this exceptional $500,000 grant! Over 35,000 visitors come to the Jay Estate each year and many especially look forward to touring the Greek Revival building designed with iconic emblems of democracy. This transformational grant will expand JHC’s capacity to host even more award-winning, inclusive events for our community, our partners, school groups, and educators, and afford them greater access and comfort.”
Assemblyman Steve Otis, who has worked with and supported preservation and programing of the site since 1986 said, “The Jay Center has earned great acclaim for their diverse educational programs featuring cultural, political, environmental, and architectural preservation history. Congratulations to Senator Mayer and the Jay Center for this important new state funding that will provide
the most dynamic and active historic not-for-profits sites in New York State”
The Jay Estate is the place where Jay returned to celebrate the end of the American Revolutionary War after he negotiated the 1783 Treaty of Paris with fellow peacemakers John Adams and Benjamin Franklin. Part of the Boston Post Road Historic District, the Jay Heritage Center is a National Historic Landmark that holds significance for many Americans. It constitutes a portion of a 10,000+ year old Indigenous peoples Garchaeological site and is an important African American Heritage Trail site.
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New York State Senator Shelley B. Mayer joined Suzanne Clary (pictured), President of Jay Heritage Center, and trustees and staff to announce $500,000 in state funding, secured by Senator Mayer, to restore the 1838 Jay Mansion.
White Plains Hospital Screenings Under the Sun returns with outdoor fun
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Creative present the White Plains Hospital Screenings Under the Stars series, which kicks off with Disney/Pixar’s Elemental (2023) on Saturday, July 13, at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla. The film journeys alongside an unlikely pair, Ember and Wade, in a city where fire-, water-, land- and air-residents live together. The fiery young woman and the go-with-theflow guy are about to discover something elemental: how much they actually have in common.
Westchester County Executive George Latimer said: “Join us at our very own ‘Central Park’ for a wonderful night of entertainment. Going to see each of these films can be turned into a family outing because all of them will amuse children as well as adults. We encourage Residents to bring picnics or snacks, which will add to the entertainment.”
Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation Commissioner Kathy O’Connor said: “Warm summer nights are made for outdoor enjoyment. Kensico Dam Plaza and Glen Island Park are the perfect venues to appreciate light-hearted movies with your family and friends.”
All of the films are animated and rated PG.
The other movies in the series are:
Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024) on Aug. 10 also at Kensico Dam Plaza. It’s about Po, who, after he’s tapped to become the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace, needs to find and train a new Dragon Warrior, while a wicked sorceress plans to re-summon all the master villains whom Po has vanquished to the spirit realm.
Migration (2023) on Aug. 24, will be at Glen Island Park* in New Rochelle. It tells the story of a family of ducks who try to
convince their overprotective father to go on the vacation of a lifetime.
Admission and parking are free. Westchester residency is applicable at Glen Island Park.*
Pre-movie entertainment will feature The Bubble Bus, providing interactive bubble magic, along with Grit on the Go, a mobile ninja warrior inspired obstacle course.
Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and movies begin Saturday evening at sundown. Event is rain or shine. Moviegoers should bring
blankets and folding chairs. Refreshments will be available for sale. Movies may be canceled due to inclement weather.
White Plains Hospital Screenings Under the Stars is presented by the Westchester County Parks and Sharc Creative with Westchester Parks Foundation, and support from Robison, Tompkins Community Bank, 100.7 WHUD, 107.1 The Peak, Hamlethub, Inspiria Outdoor Advertising, Morano Group Landscapes and Hardscapes and Westchester Magazine.
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Westchester County Parks and Sharc Creative present the White Plains Hospital Screenings Under the Stars series, which kicks off with Disney/Pixar’s Elemental (2023) on Saturday, July 13, at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla.
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Westchester Land Trust raises $440K+ for land protection
Westchester Land Trust (WLT), a nationally accredited land conservation nonprofit, held its annual benefit, Growing Our Future, on June 8 at Old Salem Farm in North Salem, NY and raised more than $440,000. The funds were generated through ticket sales, donations, a lively paddle raise, silent auction featuring one-of-a-kind experiences, and “Wine for Wildlands” wine pull fundraiser. The event celebrated farmland protection successes, agricultural changemakers, and the spirit of volunteering on the land. All funds raised at the benefit will support WLT’s land conservation mission, including land protection, stewardship, and community engagement programs.
“We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the generous support we received at our annual benefit this year while celebrating the vibrant agricultural systems that sustain our community and the people who care for the land that makes it all possible,” said Kara Whelan, president of WLT. “This year’s inspiring honorees, along with our business sponsors, community partners, leadership, volunteers, and guests, exemplify the difference that we can all make when we work together toward a brighter future.”
The event was held at historic Old Salem Farm and was planned with the help of an enthusiastic and talented benefit committee that includes co-chairs Jessica Watts and Jennifer Wege; honorary chair, Martha Stewart; as well as Alessandra Arango, Gianna Caiola, Colleen Canavan, Ava Cohn, Brendon Desimone, Annie Farrell, Amy Ferguson, Tobi Fradkin, Tana Gullotta, Patty Kravit, Susan Krog, Lee Manning-Vogelstein, Susan Markowitz, Nancy Nygreen, Ellen Reimer, Betsey Ryder, Jen Schwartz, Donna Schwartz, Karen Simons, and Mike Surdej.
The Preservation Award was given to The Ryder family, owners and operators of Ryder Farm, the oldest working farm in Putnam County,
who permanently protected their 128-acre farm through a conservation easement with Westchester Land Trust in 2023. Ryder Farm was established in 1795 by Eleazer Ryder and has been proudly stewarded by the family since then. Throughout its history, the farm, which is situated along Peach Lake, has been a working farm with a general store, a dairy farm, and a family leisure resort. Ryder Farm was an early adopter of the organic farming movement and sold its produce at the Union Square Greenmarket in New York City. The farm has more than 3,000 feet of frontage on Peach Lake and the protected land safeguards drinking water access, as the area drains into the Croton Reservoir system, which serves Westchester County and New York City.
The Lifetime Achievement Award was given to Annie Farrell, a member of WLT’s Advisory Board, in recognition of her decades of agricultural innovation throughout the region and beyond. Farrell was born in New York City and spent summers at her family’s cottage along Peach Lake, located on the other side of the water body from Ryder Farm. She formed the Delaco Agricultural Co-op, and then established Annie’s, a business dedicated to providing organic specialty crops for restaurants. Farrell is the founder and director of CADE (the Center for Agricultural Development & Entrepreneurship), and she has harnessed her wealth of agricultural knowledge to help develop or revitalize countless farms across the region. Farrell has been an instrumental and inspiring advisor to WLT staff in their farmland protection and farmland matching work.
The Community Volunteer Award was given to Mike Surdej, a member of WLT’s Advisory Board, for his long-time volunteer efforts with the organization. Surdej has volunteered with WLT for more than 13 years across many preserves doing trail maintenance, tree plantings, invasive
vine removals, building fences and bridges, creating nesting boxes and platforms for birds, and being the organization’s go-to handyman around the office. He has played a vital role in WLT’s land stewardship, land protection, and community engagement work and is a daily resource and support to WLT’s staff. He helped raise funds for, designed, and built the John Jay Community Trail in Cross River, serves on the Open Space and Preserves Advisory Committee (OSPAC) in Lewisboro, serves with the Lewisboro Trail Volunteers, and has mentored more than 25 Eagle Scouts with their final projects.
This year’s event featured grow bag centerpieces, which were given to Mount Vernon families after the thanks to the dedicated efforts of Free People’s Market and Westchester Latinos Unidos. Each grow bag will produce 15–20 pounds of fresh vegetables over the growing season.
The event was supported by the following business sponsors and community partners: by Aker Advisors, Cerity Partners, Glenmede, Old Salem Farm, Badey & Watson, Bedford Gourmet, Bedford Playhouse, the Inn at Bellefield, George Bianco, Nanette Bourne and John Delfs, Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, Cask Fine and Rare Wines, Element Medical Aesthetics, Annie Farrell, Jacqueline Ferrari Heavens, Future Value Associates, The Glass House, Steve Grasso, Historic Hudson Valley, Insite, Jacob Burns Film Center, Jessica Watts Real Estate, Katonah Museum of Art, Dr. Robert Kohen, Leewood Beverage of White Plains, Northern Westchester Moms, Mount Kisco Wines & Spirits, Polaner Selections, Renee Ring, Robert Siegel Architects, Steve Snyder, Martha Stewart, Andrew Tow, Valley Bank, Alex Walsh, Westchester Ballet Company, Westchester Tree Life, The Withers Winery, Woodard & Curran, and Connect to Northern Westchester.
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NEW YORK TRANSCO LLC AND THE NEW YORK POWER AUTHORITY TO FILE AN APPLICATION WITH THE NEW YORK STATE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF ENVIRONMENTAL COMPATIBILITY AND PUBLIC NEED TO SATISFY A DECLARED PUBLIC POLICY TRANSMISSION NEED
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT, on or about July 31, 2024, New York Transco LLC (NY Transco) and the New York Power Authority (NYPA), through their collaboration known as Propel NY Energy (Propel NY), will file an application (the Application) with the New York State Public Service Commission (the NYSPSC) for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need (CECPN) pursuant to Article VII of the New York Public Service Law (PSL) to construct, maintain, and operate the Propel NY Energy Project (the Project). At a high level, the Project’s proposed route, further detailed in the Application and below, will be built in a small segment of western Suffolk County, throughout Nassau County crossing Long Island Sound to Westchester County, and through Queens County crossing East River to Bronx County.
By way of background, the New York State Independent System Operator, Inc.’s (NYISO) Board of Directors selected the Project, together with certain other component parts (the Upgrades), to satisfy the NYSPSC-declared Long Island Offshore Wind Export Public Policy Transmission Need (LI PPTN). As the NYISO summarized, the Project will “benefit New York State’s electric consumers by enabling the delivery of renewable power required to meet state energy goals and relieving congestion while enhancing New York State’s already high standard of system reliability.” NY Transco and NYPA entered into a development agreement with the NYISO that requires the Project to be in service by May 2030.
The Project includes submarine and terrestrial components within New York State (NYS) that, in total, subject it to PSL Article VII review and include approximately 89.7 miles of new underground transmission lines (approximately 78.5 miles at 345 kilovolts [kV] and approximately 11.2 miles at 138-kV) and direct interconnection with nine existing and/or new substations located within Suffolk, Nassau, Queens, Bronx, and Westchester counties. Of the approximately 89.7 miles of new underground transmission lines, two components are within NYS waters: (1) an approximately 9.1-mile crossing of the Long Island Sound between the Town of Oyster Bay and the City of New Rochelle, and (2) an approximately 0.7-mile crossing of the East River and an approximately 0.3-mile crossing of the Westchester Creek in Bronx County.
Given the Project’s size and geographic scope, it is discussed throughout the Application in six primary components (each, a Project Segment): (1) Barrett to East Garden City (EGC), (2) EGC to Tremont, (3) EGC to Shore Road, (4) Ruland Road to Shore Road, (5) Syosset to Shore Road, and (6) Shore Road to Sprain Brook. The transmission and substation infrastructure included in each Project Segment is described at a high level in the following section and in more detail throughout the Application.
Barrett to EGC: The Project will begin at a new 345-kV Barrett Substation (the New Barrett Substation), which will be constructed on a portion of the E.F. Barrett Generation Station’s parcel located in the Hamlet of Oceanside in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County. The New Barrett Substation will also serve as a point of interconnection (POI) for local 138-kV transmission infrastructure. The substation will step up the 138-kV POI voltage to 345-kV, and a new 345-kV underground transmission line will interconnect and run north approximately 8.6 miles through the villages of Rockville Centre, Hempstead, and Garden City to the 345-kV East Garden City Substation (the 345-kV EGC Substation) located in the Hamlet of Uniondale in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County. Note that the 345-kV EGC Substation will be expanded by NYPA as one of the Upgrades and, while discussed here for context, that expansion work is not a part of the Project for Article VII siting purposes.
EGC to Tremont: From the 345-kV EGC Substation, a new 345-kV underground transmission line will extend approximately 23.5 miles, terminating at Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.’s (Con Edison) existing 345-kV Tremont Substation (the Existing Tremont Substation). From the EGC Substation, the line will travel north from the Village of Garden City in the Town of Hempstead through the villages of Mineola, Williston Park, Roslyn Estates, Roslyn, and Flower Hill in the Town of North Hempstead in Nassau County. The line will then extend west from the Village of Flower Hill along Northern Boulevard adjacent to the villages of Munsey Park, North Hills, and Thomaston and through the villages of Lake Success and Russell Gardens in the Town of North Hempstead in Nassau County and into Queens County. From there, the line will extend north toward Little Neck Bay and then west through the neighborhood of Whitestone in Queens County. Adjacent to Interstate 678, the line will travel north approximately 0.7 miles under the East River from Francis Lewis Park in Queens County to Ferry Point Park in Bronx County. From there, the line will travel approximately 0.3 miles under the Westchester Creek.
Once across the Westchester Creek in Bronx County, the line will travel in a northwesterly direction starting from the neighborhood of Castle Hill until its termination point at the Existing Tremont Substation. The Project will also include the installation of certain new 345-kV equipment within the Existing Tremont Substation’s existing fence line.
EGC to Shore Road: From the 345-kV EGC Substation, a new 345-kV underground transmission line will extend approximately 10.4 miles north through the Village of Garden City in the Town of Hempstead, continue through the villages of Westbury, Old Westbury, and East Hills in the Town of North Hempstead, and cross into the villages of Roslyn Harbor and Old Brookville in the Town of Oyster Bay to a new 345-kV Shore Road Substation (the New Shore Road Substation) in the Town of Oyster Bay, all located in Nassau County. This substation will serve as the transition station and new connection for the existing, adjacent Long Island Power Authority (LIPA)-owned 138-kV Shore Road Substation (the Existing Shore Road Substation).
Ruland Road to Shore Road: From a newly constructed 345-kV Ruland Road Substation (the New Ruland Road Substation) in the Town of Huntington in Suffolk County, a new 345-kV underground transmission line will extend approximately 17.8 miles to the New Shore Road Substation. More specifically, this line will begin in the Town of Huntington in Suffolk County before extending west into Nassau County. Once in Nassau County, the line will run adjacent to the Village of Muttontown before crossing through the villages of Brookville, Upper Brookville, and Old Brookville in the Town of Oyster Bay and terminating at the New Shore Road Substation.
Syosset to Shore Road: From LIPA’s existing 138-kV Syosset Substation (the Existing Syosset Substation) in the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County, a new 138-kV underground transmission line will be installed to the New Shore Road Substation. This line will extend approximately 11.2 miles northwest into the Village of Muttontown, continuing southwest through the Village of Upper Brookville, then extending northwest through the Village of Old Brookville in the Town of Oyster Bay before terminating at the New Shore Road Substation.
Shore Road to Sprain Brook: From the New Shore Road Substation, two new 345-kV transmission circuits will travel underground approximately 18.2 miles to Con Edison’s existing 345-kV Sprain Brook Substation (the Existing Sprain Brook Substation), including the approximately 9.1-mile crossing of the Long Island Sound.
First, four, three-core submarine cables will leave the New Shore Road Substation and travel underground approximately 0.3 miles within the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County towards the Hempstead Harbor where the cables will enter the Hempstead Harbor and cross the Long Island Sound for approximately 9.1 miles to a landing point in the Hudson Park and Beach in the City of New Rochelle in Westchester County. From there, the submarine cables will enter into transition joint bays (TJB) and exit as 12 single-core terrestrial cables before travelling on land approximately 0.8 underground miles to a newly constructed 345-kV New Rochelle Transition Station (the New NR Station) located near Echo Avenue in the City of New Rochelle (the Transitional Terrestrial Cable). The New NR Station will transition the Project’s 12 single-core terrestrial cables to six single-core terrestrial cables, which make up the two terrestrial lines.
Then, from the New NR Station, the two terrestrial lines will extend approximately eight additional underground miles across Westchester County through the Town and Village of Pelham and City of Mount Vernon and north toward the villages of Bronxville and Tuckahoe in the Town of Eastchester before reaching the City of Yonkers and terminating at the Existing Sprain Brook Substation.
An electronic copy of the Application will be served upon the entities identified in the Application’s service list, including: certain government officials located in, or representing, constituents within the municipalities where the Project will be located; required State agencies; and impacted utility companies. In addition, the Application will be available for review in over 50 public libraries throughout the Project’s footprint on or about August 1, 2024. For a full listing of those libraries, please see the Project’s website, provided below.
For information or assistance concerning the Application, interested persons may contact:
Hon. Michelle L. Phillips
Secretary to the Commission
New York State Public Service Commission
3 Empire State Plaza
Albany, New York 12223-1350
Telephone: (518) 474-2500
Fax: (518) 474-9842
Email: secretary@dps.ny.gov
Additional information is also available at the Project’s website, www.propelnyenergy. com
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NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 03/08/24 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 256 Macy Rd, Briarcliff Manor NY 10510. Notice of Formation of Beau Innovations, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.
Notice of formation of 128 Mygatt Road LLC. Arts of Org filed with the NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 12/5/2023. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to principal office location at 261 Mahopac Avenue, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598.
NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 03/08/24 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 256 Macy Rd, Briarcliff Manor NY 10510. Notice of Formation of Beau Innovations, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.
NOTICE of formation of GEAUX NUTS LLC. Articles of Organization filed with SSNY on 6/14/2023. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Allison Kushnick, 55 Wildwood Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583. Purpose: any lawful activity.
Notice of Formation of WINTERBERRY 2800 LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 06/20/2024. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to REGISTERED AGENTS INC., 418 Broadway STE R, Albany, NY 12207. Purpose: any lawful act or activity.
NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 05/22/2024 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:16 Country Club Dr., Larchmont, NY 10538. Notice of Formation of Hayes Dansky Consulting, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.
mail process to:11 S 7th Avenue Mount Vernon,NY 10550. Notice of Formation of M&L Son Enterprises LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity
NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 3/29/24 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: P.O. Box 1044, Rye, NY 10580. Notice of Formation of HHE Real Estate, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.
NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 05/8/2024 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: P.O. Box 1044, Rye, NY 10580. Notice of Formation of HHE Real Estate II, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.
NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 06/17/2024 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 10 Rivers Edge Drive, Tarrytown, NY 10591. Notice of Formation of Last Draw Films LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.
Notice of Formation of Sofia-Allia LLC. Arts, of Org. filed with Secy, of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 6/18/2024. Office Location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 19 Fairway Street, Mount Vernon, NY 10552. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 3/13/24 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 75 South Broadway, suit #4428, White Plains, NY. Notice of Formation of Data Strategy Advisors. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.
NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 4/24/24 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Baker, Leshko & Saline, 1 N. Lexington Ave, White Plains, NY 10601. Notice of Formation of Savail Majid Law LLP. Filed with Purpose: Law.
NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 02/23/24 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall
NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 6/7/2024 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 63 Claire Ave. New Rochelle, NY 10804. Notice of Formation of Marshall’s Home Watch, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.
Notice of Formation of MUNINN AI LLC. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 04/28/2024 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:220 Forest Drive, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.
NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 06/12/24 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 37 Alexander Avenue, White Plains, NY 10606. Notice of Formation of JR Jefferson Place LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.
Notice of Formation of CESCA LEE CREATIVE LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 07/12/2024. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to CESCA LEE CREATIVE LLC, PO BOX 83, HAWTHORNE, NY 10532. Purpose: any lawful act or activity.
NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 07/12/2024 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 29 chase Rd Scarsdale, Ny 10583. Notice of Formation of Kellets Anchored Home Improvement, LLC.
NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 6/26/2024 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:100 Longfellow Street, Hartsdale NY 10530. Notice of Formation of BTS Consulting and Advisory LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.
All Stars; Give me a break!
At this point, I’m pretty much out on All Star Games.
Next week, the “top” players of Major League Baseball will be heading to Arlington, Texas to take part in the 2024 MLB All Star Game, and I have to admit it; I just don’t care.
Don’t get me wrong; I’m still a huge baseball fan and was once a huge fan of the annual Mid-summer classic. I can remember taking it all in throughout the years, from the home run derby to the NL/AL game itself. Heck; one of my favorite traditions of the year was making a bee-line for the television when the All-Star Game came on if only to watch the pregame introductions featuring all the top players in the sport.
But now?
I don’t know I I’d watch the All Star Game if they held it in my backyard.
Part of it is just a function of growing older, I guess, but there are other factors that have gone into robbing the game of it’s “Must See” status. From players opting out of the game for a few days off, to constant interleague play sapping the game of it’s historical significance, the MLB All Star Game simply isn’t appointment viewing for me anymore, which is a shame because—as far as All Star Games go—it still comes the closest to approximating the sport which it is celebrating.
There’s no more Pro Bowl game for NFLers, the lack of defense played in the NHL and NBA have rendered the sports themselves all but unrecognizable, but—as a product—the MLB game still at least resembles the sport we know and love. But even that can’t save it—in the eyes of money—or make
me want to tune in.
And that’s unfortunate; sure I’ll check social media the morning to check out anything I may have missed—a highly anticipated matchup between a pitcher and slugger, say—but I certainly don’t feel the need to watch the game or all the secondary hoopla like the Home Run Derby live.
I think much of it has to do with the lack of immediacy surrounding these exhibitions. There’s no novelty to seeing the National and American Leagues square off anymore, so asking a fan to sit there for three hours to watch something that isn’t all that special is asking a lot. Is there a fix here? Honestly, I don’t think so.
The MLB All Star Game might not be in danger of getting shelved entirely, but I think it’s safe to say that the mythical sway over the public it once held is completely gone; there’s no mystique, no urgency, no novelty at all.
So this year, the All Star Break is going to be just that for a lot of fans like me; a break. Wake me up again when the regular season starts back up next Saturday. Those games might lack the overall wattage of what we’ll see next week, but at least they matter.
And that’s something worth tuning in to watch.
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Next Tuesday, Major League Baseball will hold its annual All Star Game in Arlington, Texas. Once one of the most anticipated sporting events of the summer, the MLB All Star game has lost much of its luster in recent decades.
Eastchester Appoints Tom Puccini as Interim Athletic Director
By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor
On July 9, the Eastchester Union Free School District tapped a familiar face to head up its athletic department, as the EUFSD Board of Education appointed Tom Puccini to the position of Interim K-12 Director of Athletics, Physical Education and Health for the upcoming school year.
Puccini, who graduated from Eastchester High School in 2014, has spent several years in the district as a Special Education teacher while serving in various coaching roles during that time. He also filled the position of Assistant Athletic Director during the 2023-2024 school year.
According to Puccini, getting the chance to continue serving Eastchester has been a true blessing for someone with deep ties to the community.
“This means everything, as someone who grew up here and went through the program; it’s really come full circle,” said Puccini. “Going from athlete to coach to assistant AD and now AD, it holds a very special place in my heart. Eastchester is truly who I am.”
Puccini thanked a number of colleagues and administrators as well as his predecessors helming the athletic department—including Brad Gitlin, Jay Karol and Tom Lehman—for their trust, guidance and the examples they set over the course of his career.
“I’m so grateful for the position and the mentors I’ve had along the way,” Puccini said. “The coaches, the ADs, everyone I’ve gotten the chance to learn from have been so impactful.
“I’ve been involved with athletics for 10 years here,” he added. “But getting the chance last year to work under Brad, dealing with
scheduling, budgeting and the nitty-gritty of everything, I’ve gotten the chance to learn more about what goes into this.”
Puccini pointed to the great strides made by Eastchester’s athletic programs over the last few years—both on and off the field—and said he is eager to continue that trend.
“The one word I think of is ‘unification,’ really continuing to bring the athletic department and the community together,” said Puccini. “We had such a successful year last year, and I want to make sure that success isn’t just wins, it’s also about community partnership and really having our coaches and athletes be a true part of the community and a unifying force around athletics.”
Puccini’s new role necessitates that he take a leave of absence from his teaching duties at Eastchester Middle School, something he admitted was not a decision he
took lightly.
“It’s definitely bittersweet because I’ve formed so many relationships with my colleagues and students at
the middle school, and it’s going to be strange not seeing them every day,” he said.
“In four years, you become family, but I won’t be that far,
Lakeland Summer League heats up
By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor
As high school sports teams gear up for the 20242025 season, numerous programs are finding ways to get much-needed work in during the summer months.
18 such teams make up the Lakeland Summer Soccer League—now in its 17th season—providing Section 1 clubs an opportunity to square off against each other on the pitch prior to the official start of the sports year in late August.
On Sunday, June 30, several local squads were in action in the Lakeland League, as Harrison topped Walter Panas 2-0 and Rye earned a 3-0 win over Eastchester in a slate of games at Walter Panas High School.
For the Garnets, who come into the year with a mix of experience and youth on the roster, the Lakeland Summer League is an opportunity
to watch youngsters and veterans alike figure out what their roles may be this fall.
Rye coach Jared Small— whose teams have long participated in the two-monthlong summer season—said that getting his players some game experience during the summer is an integral part in preparing for the upcoming campaign.
“It’s about getting to know new players and about asking more experienced players to become leaders,” said Small.
“Those are the two main goals because it’s not about winning and losing in the summer, it’s about developing your identity as individuals and as a team.”
Against Eastchester, the Garnets’ skill was undeniable, as goals from Kaden Zion, Alex van der Voort and Liam Harrington helped Rye come away with a decisive win over an Eagles’ team that tied for a share of the Section 1 title
last year.
“You can tell, with the younger players, that they are coming in with really good skills and have been well coached to get them to this point,” said Small. “The biggest challenge for them is getting adjusted to the size and physicality of some of the older players.”
With the win, the Garnets improved to 2-1 on the summer—good enough for third place in League A—while the Eagles fell to 0-1-2. Harrison’s win put the Huskies at 1-1-1 this year and they will look to improve on that record when they take on Ardsley (21) on Friday afternoon.
The Lakeland Summer League’s regular season will run until July 19 and the playoffs will conclude on Aug. 2, when both the semifinal and championship rounds will be played.
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Tom Puccini shakes hands with Eastchester Superintendent Dr. Ronald Valenti at the Eastchester BOE Meeting on July 9, 2024. Puccini was recently appointed Interim K-12 Director of Athletics, Physical Education and Health. Photo/Mike Smith
Rye’s Kaden Zion prepares to fire a shot on goal against Eastchester during a Lakeland Sumer League game. 18 teams from around Section 1 are competing in the annual summer season. Photo/Mike Smith