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LMC Media wins national award for student filmmaking program
LMC Media is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded “Best Entertainment & Arts Series in the Student Category” at the Alliance for Community Media National Conference for its groundbreaking student filmmaking series, the Future Filmmaker Project. The Alliance for Community Media (ACM) is a national organization dedicated to advancing community media and local access to electronic communications. Each year, the ACM National Conference recognizes outstanding contributions to community media through a series of awards. This year, LMC Media’s Future Filmmaker Project, led by Dena Schumacher, stood out among numerous entries, earning accolades for its innovative approach to nurturing young talent in the film industry.
The Future Filmmaker Project provides aspiring teen filmmakers one of their first paid opportunities in film. It is a critical step for these young artists to understand their value. This program provides them with the next step in their filmmaking journey. Under the guidance of LMC staff, this unique experience not only allows them to share their voice, but it gives the community insight into the teenage perspective: how they think, what they care about, and how they see the world around them.
“We are deeply honored to receive this award from the Alliance for Community Media,” said Dena Schumacher, the project’s founder and lead instructor. “The Future Filmmaker Project embodies our commitment to empowering
youth and fostering creativity within our community.”
Since its inception, the Future Filmmaker Project has made a significant impact on young filmmakers, providing them with invaluable experience and exposure. Many participants have gone on to pursue further education and careers in the film industry, demonstrating the program’s effectiveness in equipping students with the skills and confidence needed to succeed.
This award highlights LMC Media’s dedication to community engagement and education, solidifying its role as a leader in promoting local talent and storytelling.
LMC’s latest Future Filmmaker is Ciara Palmieri. Her first film Growing Up, is now available for viewing below.
Westchester County District
Attorney Miriam E. Rocah announced today that a Brooklyn woman was sentenced Monday to 30 days of incarceration for endangering a 5-week-old infant who was in her care while employed as a night nurse.
DA Rocah said: “This defendant violated her professional and moral responsibilities when she repeatedly struck a defenseless newborn in her care.
We hope that today’s sentence ensures the defendant will not be able to harm any other children in the future.”
In addition to 30 days in jail, the defendant, Gwendolyn Blake, 40, was also sentenced to three years of probation by Judge Ronald Meister in the Town of Mamaroneck Justice Court after pleading guilty in May to two misdemeanor counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child. As a condition of her probation, the defendant is prohibited from working with the elderly, the young or any other vulnerable population. The court also issued a permanent order of protection. The DA’s Office recommended 60 days of incarceration.
On Aug. 30, 2023, at ap-
proximately 6 a.m., the defendant, who was employed as a night nurse to care for a family’s newborn in their home in the town of Mamaroneck, struck the baby while he was crying. The defendant, on the following day, repeatedly slapped the infant’s face, grabbed his head and shook him. Both incidents were captured on surveillance video. Following an investigation, the Town of Mamaroneck Police Department arrested the defendant on Sept. 5, 2023.
In a statement to the court, the victim’s parents said: “This is a preemie who is colicky because of his low birth weight and instead of being treated with love and compassion, he was abused for being in pain.... This has been a nightmare for our sons, our family, and our community. We will never be able to trust anyone with our children and are overly skeptical of anyone they interact with.... Gwen Blake knew what she was doing behind closed doors, lied to our faces, and went about her business every single day seemingly without a care in the world. She is violent and poses a significant risk to innocent families.”
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Mosquitoes with West Nile Virus found in Westchester
The Westchester County Health Department announced that this season’s first batches of mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus in Westchester were found in Croton, Mount Vernon, Rye, White Plains and Yonkers. The Health Department will inspect areas surrounding the positive mosquito batches and if needed, treat any nearby catch basins that hold standing water to protect against further mosquito breeding nearby.
These are the first positives out of 45 batches of mosquitos collected by the County Health Department from eight locations throughout Westchester that were tested for West Nile Virus by the New York State Department of Health
Commissioner of Health Sherlita Amler, MD said: “As you spend more time outdoors, protect yourself and your family by using repellents, especially from dawn to dusk, when many mosquitoes are active. Apply sunscreen first, and repellent second.”
Throughout the season, the Department also traps and tests mosquitoes to track the presence of mosquito-borne viruses.
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• Adults can use insect repellents with up to 30 percent DEET on infants over two months of age by applying the product to their own hands and then rubbing it onto their children, avoiding their children’s hands, eyes and mouth.
• Wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts and socks when outdoors, especially in areas where mosquitoes are active and feeding.
• Check around your property for anything that can hold water, and pour it out or put it away. Mosquitos don’t travel far from a water source.
• Check and remove standing water from children’s toys and play houses left outside.
• Remove discarded tires.
• Drill holes in the bottoms of all recycling containers that are left outdoors.
• Turn over plastic wading pools, buckets and wheelbarrows when not in use.
• Change the water in birdbaths at least twice weekly.
• Keep storm drains and gutters clear of leaves and debris.
• Continue to chlorinate swimming pools, outdoor spas and hot tubs until properly winterized or drained for the season. Also, if not chlorinated, drain any water that collects on their covers.
The Westchester County Health Department announced that this season’s first batches of mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus in Westchester were found in Croton, Mount Vernon, Rye, White Plains and Yonkers.
Lafayette Returns To Mamaroneck
On Aug. 18, the Village of Mamaroneck will welcome descendants of American Revolutionary War hero-Frenchman Lafayette on the 200th Anniversary of his 1824 triumphant return to America.
Lafayette is the most decorated foreigner in American History, given Honorary American Citizenship by an act of Congress in 2002.
Open to the public, the 1 to 4 p.m. event will take place on the grounds of the Old School House in Harbor Island Park. The highlight will be the 2:30 p.m. welcoming of Lafayette descendants, a Lafayette actor and members of the American Friends of Lafayette. They will be met by community leaders, with proclamations and talks about Mamaroneck during the era, concluding with a 19-gun salute.
The 3-hour event will feature re-enactors (soldier, tailor and candlestick maker), story tellers and musicians demonstrating life during the period. The School House will be open for an exhibit and talks about Mamaroneck in that era.
Participants include the Boy & Girl Scouts, The Daughters & Sons of the American Revolution, American Legion Post 90, Friends of Lafayette, The French American School, LMC Media, the Mamaroneck Historical Society and the Larchmont Mamaroneck Lions.
Prior to the event, the Mamaroneck Library will have an exhibition on books and media about Lafayette.
On Aug. 8 at 4 p.m., John Pritts, from the Mamaroneck Historical Society, will give a talk on Lafayette and Mamaroneck at the time of his 1824 return.
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Elected officials prepare to ‘Cool Off for a Cause’
Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts, Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano, and the family of ALS Ice Bucket Challenge co-founder and late Yonkers Native Pat Quinn will host the 2024 ALS Ice Bucket Challenge on Saturday, Aug. 3. Since its 2015 inception at Empire City, elected officials at all levels of government have shown their support for the cause, including leaders such as U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-New York), New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D-35th Senate District), Westchester County Executive George Latimer, and representatives across state, county, and city governments.
This year’s confirmed participants include New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, New York State Assembly Member J. Gary Pretlow, New York State Assembly Member Nader Sayegh, Westchester County Board of Legislator José Alvarado, Westchester County Board of Legislator James Nolan, Westchester County Board of Legislator Vedat Gashi, Westchester County Board of Legislator David Tubiolo, Yonkers City Mayor Mike Spano, Yonkers City Council President Lakisha Collins-Bellamy, Yonkers City Council Majority Whip Deana R. Robinson (1st District), Yonkers City Council Member Corazon Pineda Isaac (2nd District), Yonkers City Council Member Tasha Diaz (3rd District), Yonkers City Council Member Majority Leader John Rubbo (4th District), and Mount Vernon City Council President Cathlin Gleason.
“As we commemorate a decade of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, it is more important
than ever to come together in support of those battling this devastating disease,” said New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins. “This event not only honors the memory of my friend Pat Quinn, but also embodies the resilience and solidarity of our community. Under my leadership, the State Senate has provided over $1.3 million for ALS research in the last five years. I am proud to support Empire City Casino and the Quinn family and thank them for their incredible commitment.”
ALS, often referred to as “Lou Gehrig’s Disease”, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Quinn, who lost his battle with ALS in November 2020, continues to have his mission, drive and determination carried on through his family, friends, community, and elected officials to raise awareness and find a cure for the approximately hundreds of thousands of others impacted by the disease.
The event, co-founded by Quinn after his diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) in 2013 at the age of 30, became a global phenomenon as more than 17 million people around the world participated in the challenge via social media by dumping buckets of ice water on their heads. The event continues to remain a catalyst for raising funds to support research to identify a cure for the debilitating disease and raise awareness of the need for more research funding. Social media has also allowed patients to connect from all around the world, including Pat Quinn Jr. while he was alive.
It is reported that an ALS patient dies in the
U.S. every ninety minutes. In the ten years since it was founded, ALS Ice Bucket Challenges have significantly increased the awareness of this deadly disease globally and in the last six years, three ALS drugs have been approved by the FDA with several others in clinical trials.
“We take this challenge to bring awareness and to solidify our commitment to making this a liveable disease. We are ever hopeful that there will one day be a cure or treatment to stop ALS in its tracks.”
Of all the support from elected officials over the years, it is Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano who has proudly taken on the ice bucket challenge every single year that Empire City has hosted the event.
“The City of Yonkers is proud to carry the legacy of Pat Quinn over the last decade,” said Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano. “Every year, I witness the inspirational show of love for Pat and because of him, there is greater hope. We can’t stop now. There are so many families dealing with the devastation of ALS. We are so grateful for our partners at all levels of government for their continued support. We are in this every August until we find a cure with our partners at Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts
The 2024 Annual Ice Bucket Challenge will be held outdoors trackside, is free to participate, and attendees of all ages are welcome. Festivities will begin at 1:00 p.m. with the ice bucket dump scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Day-of, walk-up registration will also be available, but online advance registration is strongly encouraged to secure a space and bucket.
Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano, ALS patients and families including Pat Quinn at the 2018 ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.
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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.
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A.
B. Project Identification: Tuckahoe Public Library HVAC Equipment Replacement.
1. Project Location: 71 Columbus Avenue, Tuckahoe, NY 10707.
C. Owner: Village of Tuckahoe.
1. Owner’s Representative: Mr. David Burke, Village Administrator.
D. Architect: Smith & Pucillo Architects, 27 New Street, Katonah, NY 10536.
E. Construction Manager: Calgi Construction Co. Inc., 56 Lafayette Avenue, Ste 350, White Plains, NY 10603.
F. Project Description: Project consists of selective demolition of existing mechanical air handling unit and replacement with new unit.
1. Project cost range is anticipated to be under $175,000.00.
G. Construction Contract: Bids will be received for the following Work:
1. Mechanical Construction Contract (single prime).
1.2 BID SUBMITTAL AND OPENING
A. Owner will receive sealed lump sum bids until the bid time and date at the location given below. Owner will consider bids prepared in compliance with the Instructions to Bidders issued by Owner, and delivered as follows:
1. Bid Date: August 26, 2024.
2. Bid Time: 2:00 p.m., local time.
3. Location: Village of Tuckahoe, Village Hall, 65 Main Street, Tuckahoe, NY 10707.
4. Bids shall be delivered to the Village Clerk’s Office.
B. Bids will be thereafter publicly opened and read aloud.
1.3
A. Bid security shall be submitted with each bid in the amount of 5 percent of
the bid amount. No bids may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after opening of bids. Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities and irregularities.
1.4 PREBID MEETING
A. Prebid Meeting: A Prebid meeting for all bidders will be held at Tuckahoe Public Library, 71 Columbus Avenue, Tuckahoe, NY on August 15, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., local time. Prospective prime bidders are requested to attend.
1. Bidders’ Questions: Architect will provide responses at Prebid conference to bidders’ questions received up to two business days prior to conference.
1.5 DOCUMENTS
A. Online Procurement and Contracting Documents: Obtain access after 11:00 on August 5, 2024, by contacting Calgi Construction Co. Inc. via email at dchen@calgiconstruction.com. Online access will be provided to all registered bidders and suppliers.
B. Viewing Procurement and Contracting Documents: Examine after August 5, 2024, at the locations below:
1. Tuckahoe Public Library, 71 Columbus Avenue, Tuckahoe, NY.
1.6 TIME OF COMPLETION AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
A. Successful bidder shall begin the Work on receipt of the Notice to Proceed and shall complete the Work within the Contract Time. Work is subject to liquidated damages.
1.7 BIDDER’S QUALIFICATIONS
A. Bidders must be properly licensed under the laws governing their respective trades and be able to obtain insurance and bonds required for the Work. A Performance Bond and separate Labor and Material Payment Bond, for 100% of the value of the Bid, and Insurance in a form acceptable to Owner will be required of the successful Bidder.
1.8 NOTIFICATION
A. This Advertisement for Bids document is issued by Tuckahoe Public Library and the Village of Tuckahoe.
Settling in on the Olympics
It’s officially Olympics time, which means it’s time for sports fans and armchair critics alike to take umbrage with the presentation and content of this year’s games. It’s a tale as old as I can remember honestly; the excitement of watching the the world’s best athletes compete undercut by nitpicks about how differences in time zones impacts the consumption of Olympic content and which sports are—or are not—included in the global event.
But while those complaints may be constant, I prefer to take a different path. Because even though I might not understand the intricacies of some of the events I’m
watching, it’s the personal stories of the competitors that keeps me glued to the Olympics every time they roll around.
I mean sure, I’m a basketball fan, so you’d expect me to be heavily tuned into the men’s basketball event which features the top NBA players in the world sharing the court in international play. But I know those athletes so well—I mean LeBron James has been part of my sports-watching life since I was a freshman in college—I struggle to find those games as intriguing as others might.
Where I feel that the Olympics really excel, however, is in their ability to shine the spotlight on athletes in lesser-known sports with backstories, quirks, and personalities that turn them into compelling figures.
USA Gymnastics’ pommel
horse specialist Stephen Nedoroscik has been one such athlete in the early-goings of this year’s games, having a grand moment on the international stage and has emerged as the sort of worldwide media darling consistently made by the Olympics. As has Turkish pistol shooter Yusuf Dikec, who burst onto the scene with a silver medal this week despite his complete lack of first-rate equipment and seeming ease in the high-pressure event. It are these sorts of stories that even the most thorough sports fan would be unaware of if not for the Olympic Games and that’s what makes them so interesting. We as consumers are being challenged to think outside of the normal scope of “Major” American sports and learn more about the commonality of the sacrifices made by athletes across a wide swath of disciplines.
Will these be names we’ll remember in 10 years? Will they be relegated to the odd corners of our memories? It’s tough to say now, but I always enjoy watching these dedicated athletes perform at the height of their powers in what, for many, is the biggest moment of their lives.
And if that’s not what sports is all about, I don’t know what is. Follow Mike on Twitter @LiveMike_Sports
The Summer Olympics kicked off in France last week, and Sports Editor Mike Smith says he’s excited to watch some intriguing personalities tackle a wide array of events.
Opportunity for growth at New Ro summer league
By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor
On a muggy July night last week, two Section 1 basketball powers took the court at New Rochelle’s Lincoln Park, as Rye and New Rochelle squared off in summer league action to get a taste of competition and keep their skills sharp over the course of the long off-season.
But after a back-and-forth game that saw both the Huguenots and Garnets show why both teams reached the Section 1 finals last winter—in Class AAA and A respectively—it was New Rochelle that came away with a 45-43 win.
But for Rye coach Tommy Proudian, wins and losses this summer haven’t been as important as simply getting a good run against other talented basketball teams.
“One of the reasons we joined this league was because of the quality of teams like New Rochelle, Mount Vernon and DeWitt Clinton,” said Proudian. “If we didn’t have so many returning players and I didn’t think we were up for the challenge this year, we would have
found something else.”
Like New Rochelle, Rye will bring back the majority of impact players from last season’s Class A runner-up squad, and Proudian said that it’s been fun to watch the Garnet players continue to play with the same chemistry that carried them on their solid run last winter. But after Rye’s longtime head coach John Aguilar stepped down following last year’s campaign, Proudian—who served as the head junior varsity coach and also coaches football at Rye— was tapped to helm the Garnet squad and said he’s eager for the opportunity to watch this talented group of players continue to grow.
“It’s been a pretty seamless transition so far, I’ve coached the majority of the boys on junior varsity, and I’ve also coached them in football,” said Proudian. “It’s a strong nucleus and I’m really looking forward to this opportunity.”
Rye played five games over the course of the summer league season, and although Proudian noted it has been something of a challenge finding court time
for a group filled with multisport athletes, the Garnets have gotten more than enough work in this summer to make the summer league a success.
“I don’t believe in specialization and I think it’s great that we have guys who excel in other sports,” said the head coach. “We’ve got a lot of potential on this team,
we have so many guys who played roles for us last year are going to be playing even bigger roles this year.
“I don’t want to overcoach them,” he added with
a chuckle. “And I’m looking forward to seeing them flourish.”
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Carson Miller attempts a layup against the Huguenots on July 24. Rye and New Rochelle both reached the Section 1 finals last winter.
New Rochelle’s Lee Hester makes a move in the paint at Lincoln Park. Photos/Mike Smith
Rye’s Rocklan Boisseau goes up for a shot against New Rochelle on July 24. The Garnets and Huguenots participated in a summer basketball league held in Lincoln Park.