January 11, 2019

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Old Tappan Zee Bridge demolished scheduled

A scientific and spiritual journey where we discover that our thoughts, beliefs and emotions can have a huge impact on our health and ability to heal. The free screening will take place on Thursday.

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Westchester taps New York agency for travel, tourism marketing Westchester County Tourism & Film, the official destination marketing organization for Westchester, has named “Mower” its agency for travel and tourism integrated marketing and public relations. The New York-based agency, with offices in New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Albany, as well as Boston, Atlanta, Charlotte and Cincinnati, is one of the largest independent marketing, advertising and public relations agencies in the U.S. “As a nationally recognized integrated marketing firm with a strong travel and tourism practice, Mower stood out among an impressive bank of contenders in the competitive RFP process,” County Executive George Latim-

er said. “We are confident that we’ve made the right choice to steer Westchester County’s travel marketing program, and further enhance our reputation as a premier, easily accessible business and leisure destination in the Hudson Valley.”

Eric Mower, chairman and CEO of Mower, said, “We’re honored to be selected as Westchester County Tourism & Film’s first full-service, national travel and tourism agency of record, and excited to partner with the organization to promote the truly exceptional range of appeals Westchester County has to offer visitors.”

Tourism has an economic impact of $1.9 billion in Westchester County. It provides more than

Westchester County residents should be advised that on Saturday, Jan. 12 beginning at 9:30 a.m., demolition and salvage experts will be deconstructing what remains of the old Tappan Zee Bridge in the Hudson River.

Tappan Zee Constructors, the design-builder on the Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, will be working with federal, state and local officials, as well as environmental stakeholders during the controlled demolition period. Explosive charges will be used to safely detonate support columns on the bridge’s east anchor span, and specialty marine salvage equipment will be utilized to remove the material from the river in the following weeks.

From 7:30 to 10:30 a.m., the Hudson River’s main navigation channel will close. The New York State Thruway (I-87/I-287) will close for approximately 45 minutes between Exit 9 (Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow, Route 9) in Westchester County and Exit 11 (Nyack, South Nyack, US Route 9W) in Rockland County.

Motorists are strongly encouraged to avoid the area and find alternate routes on the day of the demolition. The closures will be lifted once it is determined that the area is safe to reopen

to traffic. Metro-North Railroad service on the Hudson Line may only be minimally effected.

“Westchester County residents should not be alarmed by the plans for demolition, as the process is being handled in a careful, safe manner,” County Executive George Latimer said.

“The U.S. Coast Guard has established a 2,500-foot safety radius around the site, and no residential areas are within that safety zone. Drivers should expect a slowdown, and are being strongly encouraged to avoid I-287 and other connecting roads during the demolition process.”

Tappan Zee Constructors, TZC, added, “Through extensive engineering analysis, it has been determined that this is the safest method to proceed with lowering the span given its current state.

TZC has worked with local, state, and federal agencies to review the controlled demolition plans and subsequent operations to remove the steel from the Hudson River.

Throughout the planning and execution of this operation, the safety of our workers and the travelling public is our top priority.”

All construction activities and schedules are subject to change.

(Submitted)

Westchester County Tourism & Film, the official destination marketing organization for Westchester, has named “Mower” its agency for travel and tourism integrated marketing and public relations.

24,500 jobs and ranks third in visitor spending in the state, behind New York City and Long Island. In 2017, Westchester tourism generated $227 million in local and state taxes.

“We are thrilled to begin 2019 with this new agency relationship, to help Westchester shine and generate awareness for our hotels and tourism partners,” said Natasha Caputo, director of the county Tourism & Film.

Mower’s strategic approach has earned the agency top industry accolades ranging from Clio, Cannes and ANA B2 awards to rankings in AdAge, PR Week and the Chief Marketer 200. It is a perennial winner of Hotel Sales & Marketing International’s Adrian Awards for outstanding work in hospitality, travel and tourism-related marketing, and a four-time PR News “Top Places to Work.”

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Line up a spring/summer job at Playland

Whether you’re a teen who’s new to the job market, a college student looking for a spring/summer position, or a retiree bringing years of experience to a whole new venture, mark your calendar for 2019’s first Playland Job Fair, Saturday, Jan. 12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Westchester County Center in White Plains. On-the-spot interviews will be conducted at this event for the first 300 candidates to arrive.

Whether you’re a teen who’s new to the job market, a college student looking for a spring/summer position, or a retiree bringing years of experience to a whole new venture, mark your calendar for 2019’s first Playland Job Fair, Saturday, Jan. 12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Westchester County Center in White Plains. On-thespot interviews will be conducted at this event for the first 300 candidates to arrive.

“So many people I meet tell me that their very first summer job was at Playland, and they inevitably have stories to share about how they enjoyed bringing smiles to thousands of faces all season long,” County Executive George Latimer said. “From our front-line staffers who greet the public every day to those whose behind-the-scenes work helps keep the park humming, every

job is vital in creating wonderful visitor experiences.”

Positions to be filled include cashiers, ride operators, lifeguards, park management, EMTs, mechanics, custodial staff, I.T. technicians, human resources interns, marketing interns and a junior graphic designer. Playland’s seasonal employment runs from April through September.

Although no prior experience is required for most positions, prospective employees should have a positive attitude, enthusiasm, good communication skills and the ability to work a flexible schedule.

Applicants must be a minimum of 16 years of age. Some positions require applicants to be a minimum of 18 years of age.

Applicants under age 18 who plan to complete their application prior to the job fair must have the form signed by a parent or guard-

ian to be considered for an interview. Those under 18 who wish to complete their application onsite at the job fair must bring a parent or guardian to the event to sign the form in order for an interview to take place.

Eligible applicants who may wish to enroll for direct deposit must bring a voided blank check or a bank-issued direct deposit setup form that includes routing number and account number printed on the document.

To apply during the job fair, bring a completed application, a valid photo identification, Social Security card plus contact information for three references. Applications can be obtained by calling 813-7010, or at PlaylandPark. org, where an application can be downloaded or submitted online.

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Uber-luxury market north of NYC grows

Listed for $22 million, Hudson Pines, pictured, sold for a record-setting $33 million and was the highest recorded sale in Westchester County. In total, five sales of more than $10 million closed in 2018—a monumental gain from a single sale in 2017—and exceeded the previous high set in 2005.

While luxury markets north of New York City registered losses in 2018, the uber-luxury segment of the market demonstrated notable growth, according to a report released by Houlihan Lawrence.

Sales of more than $10 million peaked in Westchester County in 2018. Houlihan Lawrence represented David Rockefeller’s country estate, Hudson Pines. Listed for $22 million, Hudson Pines sold for a record-setting $33 million and was the highest recorded sale in Westchester County. In total, five sales of more than $10 million closed in 2018—a monumental gain from a single sale in 2017—and exceeded the previous high set in 2005.

In Greenwich, 10 sales closed of more than $10 million, an uptick from 2017 and the third consecutive year of gains in this price bracket. The highest sale of the year was a Georgian estate in mid-country. Its selling price of $17.5 million was half its original $35 million asking price, underscoring that even an eight-digit buyer seeks a fair price that represents value.

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sales did not make up for the overall decline in luxury sales. In Westchester, Darien and New Canaan, luxury sales ($2 million and higher) declined by double digits in 2018. Fewer luxury homes sold in Putnam/Dutchess ($1 million and higher) and Greenwich ($3 million and higher) ended the year with a slight 3 percent decline. Fourth quarter declines were especially deep in many markets, dragging down yearend losses and placing even more pressure on pricing.

Many indicators point to a softening market in 2019. Pended sales (expected to close within 60 to 90 days) are down across the board and could impact first quarter sales. The once red-hot market in New York City cooled down in 2018, resulting in a smaller pool of buyers heading north. Houlihan Lawrence’s proprietary data indicates that 25 percent to 30 percent of luxury buyers originate from New York City and a significant chunk of losses experienced in 2018 are attributable to this shift.

“The financial markets entered negative territory after a rous-

ing 10-year run. Savvy investors were likely prepared for the inevitable dip but the volatility that accompanied these declines left even the sturdiest investor uneasy.

Interest rates are expected to rise again in 2019 and while that does not materially affect the purchasing power of the luxury buyer, it sends a signal about the overall strength of the economy and impacts consumer confidence,” said Anthony Cutugno, senior vice president for Houlihan Lawrence.

Cutugno said there are economic bright spots and opportunities for the savvy buyer to embrace as we enter 2019—unemployment is at a record low and the equity markets created extraordinary wealth since 2008, despite 2018 losses.

“Tax changes can result in a net positive gain for some and the next three months will provide clarity to those who ultimately benefit. Sellers may have to accept their home could achieve a selling price far less than they imagine, and their motivation to sell and price competitively will drive the market in 2019,” he said. (Submitted)

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ability of body to heal itself This month’s offering from The Ossining Documentary and Discussion Series is “Heal,” a scientific and spiritual journey where we discover that our thoughts, beliefs and emotions can have a huge impact on our health and ability to heal. The free screening will take place on Thursday, Jan. 17 at the Ossining Public Library. Seating begins at 6:15 p.m., admission is always free and all are welcome. A panel discussion will follow with expert panelists drawn from nearby communities.

“Heal” taps into the brilliant minds of leading scientists and spiritual teachers while following three people in their actual high stakes healing journeys. Healing can be extremely complex and deeply personal, but it can also happen spontaneously in a moment. Through these inspiring and emotional stories we find out what works, what doesn’t and why.

The film features Dr. Deepak Chopra, Anita Moorjani, Marianne Williamson, Dr. Michael Beckwith, Dr. Bruce Lipton, Dr. Joe Dispenza, Anthony William “Medical Medium,” Dr. Bernie Siegel, Gregg Braden, Dr. Joan Borysenko, Dr. David Hamilton, Dr. Kelly Brogan, Rob Wergin, Dr. Kelly Turner, Peter Chrone, Dr Darren Weissman, and Dr Jeffrey Thompson.

Paul Stark, a volunteer with the Ossining Documentary and Discussion Series, said, “With every new year the need for healing, and a different approach to preserving and regaining our health, becomes more urgent. It’s a great thing to begin this year with Heal’s message of new hope and unexpected possibilities.”

As Mira Sorvino puts it, “Seeing ‘Heal’ was a transformative experience. It gave me a new appreciation for the incredible power of the mind and our own ability to change our health. I was very inspired to look at my own life and body in a new way—from passivity to transcendent empowerment.”

As always, the screening will be followed by a panel discussion. Every month panelists with expertise in the film’s subject matter generously volunteer to help shed light on the issues raised. Audience members are encouraged to respond honestly and ask their questions. The panel for this film consists of:

Laurie Gershgorn, chef and owner of Good Choice Kitchen; Alan Levin, psychotherapist and owner of Sacred River Healing; and Leah Sasha Schwartz, national certified and New York State li-

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censed acupuncturist, and owner at Lifted Heart Healing Arts.

The Ossining Documentary and Discussion Series is organized by a committee of volunteers committed to bringing their

“community together one film at a time.” This will be the group’s 63rd screening since its founding in 2013 by Victoria Gearity, mayor of the village of Ossining and Suzie Ross, chairwoman of

Green Ossining. The public is invited to visit OssiningDocumentaries.org to learn about more upcoming films on a wide variety of topics. Screenings are always free and all are welcome. (Submitted)

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Thursday, Jan.17; Seating begins 6:15 p.m.

Budarz Theatre, Ossining Public Library, 53 Croton Ave., Ossining, NY 10562 Laurie Gershgorn, Alan Levin, Leah Schwartz Free, all are welcome

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By Andy Landorf & John Colquhoun

The New 60 is a weekly look about what it’s like to be in your 60’s in today’s world: adult children living at home, downsizing (jobs and houses), finding old friends on Facebook and deciphering text-speak. It’s a Brave New World of second homes, second careers and second marriages…and finding out after a lifetime of milkshakes and ice cream that you’re suddenly lactose-intolerant.

The New 60 is created by two local 60-plus Westchester residents, John Colquhoun of Bronxville and Andy Landorf, who hails from Tarrytown. The duo are long-time advertising creatives and this, as the saying goes, is their Act II. Even though it features folks in their 60’s, if you know someone who is 60, have a parent who’s 60 or just generally enjoy watching funny things happen to other people, you’ll find something to relate to here—you may even find yourself saying, “Hey, that happened to me!”

To read more of the New 60, visit their website at thenew60comic.com.

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Updates from Albany BRONXVILLE TODAY Mayor Mary Marvin

Now that the new state Legislative session has begun, there was a flurry of bill signing, vetoing or pocket vetoing at year’s end.

The following is a final compilation of additions to New York State laws signed by the governor since my last column that could directly affect the village.

Brownfield Opportunity Area Reforms The legislation streamlined the process significantly and even allows for existing plans developed outside of the BOA process to be retroactively qualified for funding.

Lemon Law for Emergency Vehicles Communities are now allowed to work directly with manufacturers of emergency vehicles for timely repairs and even full vehicle replacement.

World Trade Center Claims Individuals may file a workman’s compensation claim up until year 2022 if claim is related to the WTC rescue effort.

Additional Tax Cap Compliance Local governments will now have to certify to the state comptroller and commissioner of taxation and finance as to whether they stayed within the parameters of the tax cap formula on a yearly basis. If a law to override was passed and not needed, such local law now must be repealed.

Note: Though only exceeding the tax cap once since its inception and by an amount less than $50,000, the village trustees have always unanimously passed prophylactic override legislation. The reasons are twofold: major capital projects are not exempt from the cap calculation and my colleagues and I believe in home rule or crafting a budget by those closest to the needs and issues at the municipal level and not in Albany.

SUNY Impact Aid Certain cities and villages that are home to four-year SUNY schools received financial aid to offset the costs of providing increased public safety services.

This type of legislation is the

wave of the future as every community now grapples with the cost of services to tax exempt properties—be it increased police calls, lighting, and road and sewer improvements adjacent to the properties.

In an effort to advance Gov. Cuomo’s continued theme of encouraging municipal consolidations, two major bills were signed to incentivize communities to combine with neighbors. As background, when the governor was state attorney general, his office submitted a bill allowing any citizen of New York State to start the process of the dissolution of a village, regardless of whether he or she lived in that village, by garnering the support of just 10 percent of the residents who voted in their last mayoral election. To put the governor’s bill in context, a non-resident would need to find only eight Bronxville residents to force a villagewide referendum or vote on dissolution. The incredibly flawed bill was amended several times but the new bill that was passed has provisions that require communities to vote on their own dissolution before a consolidation plan and financial impact statement are produced.

The village of Seneca Falls went this route and is new mired in years of litigation as to cost sharing and long-term financial obligations with its merged town.

The personal preferences of residents to dissolve their communities combined with the supposed tax savings have never been validated. Based on a federal census of local governments per capita, there is also no correlation between the number of governmental layers and a person’s relative tax burden.

Two of the most intensely governed states are New Hampshire and Oklahoma, yet they are two of the least taxed.

New York and New Jersey are near the bottom in governmental units, yet near the top in tax burden. This is the direct result of New York’s “trickle down” policy of making local governments shoulder tax burdens shifted from Albany.

The two bills signed to re-energize the consolidation theme include an annual bonus from the

state equal to 15 percent of the newly combined local government’s tax levy and a $25 million funding pool made available to local governments who agree to unite with neighboring entities.

Certiorari Funding Due to the proliferation of outdated property assessment rolls statewide, legislation now further extends the ability of municipalities to finance judgments related to certiorari and small claims assessment awards. (The village has not needed to go this route.)

Justice Court Legislation provides for more community service opportunities versus fines and incarceration for the violation of local laws.

Environment Per new law, smoking is prohibited within 100 feet of an entrance or exit to all public libraries.

Finance A state digital currency task force is being created to provide information on the potential effects of widespread implementation of digital currencies on financial markets in the state.

Vetoes The governor uses his veto power quite sparingly but did veto three measures that would affect communities statewide.

One bill would have exposed public entities to open-ended liability by allowing damages against the public owner for any construction contract delays, making public contracts more expensive even over and above the financial implications of the Wick’s Law which adds 15 to 20 percent more to public versus private construction contracts.

The second piece of legislation would have provided police and firefighters with a presumption that if MRSA was ever contracted, it was done so in the line of duty unless it could have been refuted conclusively by the municipality.

Also vetoed was a bill authorizing up to 12 weeks of paid bereavement leave upon the death of certain family members.

In early February, I head to Albany with my fellow state mayors to meet collectively and lobby for legislation that would relieve any further burdens at the local government level. I shall keep you informed.

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JLCW announces information sessions The Junior League of Central Westchester, JLCW, will host its semiannual prospective member information sessions on Wednesday, Jan. 16 at 8 p.m. and Friday, Jan. 18 at 9:30 a.m. at Wayside Cottage in Scarsdale. The JLCW invites women living or working in Eastchester, Greenburgh, Scarsdale or White Plains to join an information session to learn more about our impact in the community and commitment to developing the potential of women.

Established in 1947, 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. The JLCW welcomes all women who value our mission. We are committed to in-

clusive environments of diverse individuals, organizations, and communities.

At the information sessions, participants will learn about our diverse community projects, how our efforts improve the lives of neighbors in need, as well as the activities that support these initiatives, including fundraising and development, volunteer training and communications. We will discuss the wide range of events that the JLCW hosts throughout the year, including training seminars, roundtable discussions, community events, and fundraisers that are enjoyed with family and friends.

“Joining the JLCW provides opportunities for women who want to make an impact in their community in a meaningful way, foster lifelong friendships and form professional relationships

with fellow members of the community,” said Sandra Katz, President of the JLCW. “It’s an exciting time to join the JLCW as we seek to grow our membership and expand our community impact.”

Women who are interested in joining will become provisional members and have the opportunity to work together to complete a short-term community service project. The spring 2019 new member class will participate in a project that will benefit the local community and allow new members to get acquainted with JLCW members and each other. Women interested in learning more about the JLCW should RSVP to joinjlcw@gmail.com or call our office at 723-6130 for further information. More details are available at jlcentralwestchester.org. (Submitted)

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Cheerleaders vie for tops honors at County Center

More than 1,000 cheerleaders representing schools from Westchester and surrounding counties will run, jump, tumble and pyramid at the annual Westchester County Cheerleading Invitational, Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 22 and 23, at the Westchester County Center in White Plains.

More than 1,000 cheerleaders representing schools from Westchester and surrounding counties will run, jump, tumble and pyramid at the annual Westchester County Cheerleading Invitational, Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 22 and 23, at the Westchester County Center in White Plains.

“It’s been said that with football you get four downs, in baseball you get three strikes, but in cheerleading you have to get it right the first time,” County Executive George Latimer said.

“Those breath-holding, adrenaline-pumping moments make the cheerleading competition exciting and fun.”

High school and middle school squads will be judged on their jumps, tumbling, partner stunts, pyramids/basket tosses,

choreography, timing, projection and the difficulty of their routines.

Competitions will begin at 5:30 p.m. on both nights. The U.S. Marine Corps will present the colors for the opening ceremony each evening. Snow date is Thursday, Jan. 24.

The Grand Champions trophy competition, featuring the five varsity division winners, is scheduled for Wednesday.

The Annette Hroncich Westchester County Cheerleading Association scholarships will be awarded based on candidates’ academic average, interview, written essay, school and community involvement and cheerleading ability.

Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for students with school I.D.

(one ticket per I.D.), and $5 for children under 12. Tickets are on sale at the County Center box office, which is open Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The box office is closed Saturdays through Mondays except for ticketed events held that day.

Cash and all major credit cards are accepted.

The Westchester County Cheerleading Invitational is sponsored by Westchester County Parks, the Westchester Parks Foundation and the Westchester County Cheerleading Association.

The County Center is located at 198 Central Ave., in White Plains. Parking is $10 per car.

Go to countycenter.biz or call the Westchester County Center at 995-4050. (Submitted)

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Lifting Up Westchester announces essay contest Lifting Up Westchester, a non-profit agency committed to giving individuals in need a second chance by helping them to achieve self-sufficiency, announces their second annual

student essay contest, “Why Second Chances are Important.”

Open to all Westchester students in the seventh to 12th grades, students are invited to reflect on what it really

Lifting Up Westchester, a non-profit agency committed to giving individuals in need a second chance by helping them to achieve self-sufficiency, announces their second annual student essay contest, “Why Second Chances are Important.”

means to give someone a “second chance.” The essay contest was established in 2017 in memory of Beth Massey Rubens, a lifelong teacher, tutor and mentor who had a love

for language arts.

This year’s essay asks students to reflect on how they have seen or experienced a second chance in action and what they learned from it. The contest also asks students to think through the complexities surrounding this issue. Can ev-

eryone change the course of their life? What would it take to accomplish that? Does everyone deserve a second chance?

Does everyone need or deserve a champion rooting for them through the good and the bad?

“By inviting high school students to reflect on the impor-

tance of second chances, we hope to cultivate empathy and respect for those in our community who are experiencing homelessness, substance abuse, incarceration or who are struggling to change their lives,” said Anahaita Kotval, executive director of Lifting Up Westchester. “Challenging our high school students to seriously think about second chances can kickstart an important conversation about the part each of us can play in helping those in need.”

First, second and third place cash prizes will be awarded in three grade groups; seventhand eighth-graders, ninthand 10th-graders and 11th- and 12th-graders. First prize in each category is $500, second prize $250 and third prize $100. An awards brunch will be held at Ruth’s Chris Steak House in Tarrytown.

Students can enter the contest through Jan. 31. Essays must be submitted in PDF format via email to luwessaycontest@gmail.com.

Students, teachers and parents can learn more about how the contest works and the judging criteria by visiting liftingupwestchester.org.

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LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Formation of Kerry J Concepts, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 10/10/18. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 9 Seton Rd., Larchmont. NY 10538.

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Notice of Formation of Kerry J Concepts, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 10/10/18. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 9 Seton Rd., Larchmont. NY 10538.

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CHRISBELLA LLC Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 09/05/2018. Office: Westchester County.

SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 639 South 6th Avenue Mount Vernon, NY 10550. Purpose: Any lawful purpose NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That the Planning Board of the Town of Eastchester will hold a public hearing on Thursday, January 24th, 2019 at 7:00pm. At the Town of Eastchester Town Hall, 40 Mill Road, Eastchester New York on the application of Jessica and Edward Jimenez for site plan to remodel second floor affecting the premises known as Section 78, Block 3, Lot(s) 19 on the Tax Map of the Town of Eastchester, New York and known as 5 Lieb Place.

Notice of Application for Authority of VALHALLA ANIMAL HOSPITAL DE, LLC a foreign limited liability company (LLC). Application for Authority filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/15/2018. LLC organized in Delaware on 10/25/2018. The fictitious name under which the limited liability company will do business in New York is: VALHALLA ANIMAL HOSPITAL DE, LLC. NY 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: Valhalla Animal Hospital, 2 Columbus Avenue, Valhalla, NY 10595. Office address in jurisdiction of organization: DE Secretary of State, Division of Corporations, PO Box 898, Dover, DE 19903.

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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETING MAMARONECK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, IN THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER, NEW YORK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a resolution of the Board of Education of the Mamaroneck Union Free School District, in the County of Westchester, New York, adopted on November 27, 2018, a Special District Meeting of the qualified voters of said School District will be held on Tuesday, February 5, 2019. from 7:00 o’clock A.M. to 9:00 o’clock P.M.(Prevailing Time), at the following four (4) voting places in the four (4) election districts of said School District: (1) the Central School, Palmer Avenue, Larchmont, New York, for those persons residing in the Central Election District; (2) the Mamaroneck Avenue School, Mamaroneck Avenue, Mamaroneck, New York, for those persons residing in the Mamaroneck Avenue Election District; (3) the Chatsworth Avenue School, Chatsworth Avenue, Larchmont, New York for those persons residing in the Chatsworth Avenue Election District; and (4) the Murray Avenue School, Murray Avenue, Larchmont, New York for those persons residing in the Murray Avenue Election District, for the purpose of voting upon the following Bond Proposition: BOND PROPOSITION RESOLVED: (a) That the Board of Education of the Mamaroneck Union Free School District, in the County of Westchester, New York (the “District), is hereby authorized to construct improvements to various District buildings and sites (the “Project”) substantially as described in a plan dated November 19, 2018, entitled “Referendum Planning” prepared for the District by LAN Associates, which is on file with the District Clerk and available for public inspection (the “Plan”), such Project to include: interior reconstruction and space reconfiguration to provide for cafeteria, library, art room, instructional and other space; building envelope and exterior improvements; interior space enhancements; improvements to the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, fire alarm, security and safety, electrical, plumbing and master clock systems; improvements to enhance accessibility by the physically challenged, including the installation of elevators; and site improvements; the foregoing to include the original furnishings, equipment, machinery, apparatus and ancillary or related site, demolition and other work required in connection therewith; and to expend therefor, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and to the financing thereof, an amount not to exceed the estimated total cost of $49,755,170; provided that the costs of the components of the Project as detailed in the Plan may be reallocated among such components if the Board of Education shall determine that such reallocation is in the best interests of the District; (b) that a bequest to the District in the amount of $489,000 is hereby authorized to be expended to pay a portion of the cost of the Project, and such expenditure is hereby approved; and (c) that a tax in the amount of not to exceed $49,266,170 is hereby voted to pay the balance of the cost of the Project, such tax to be levied and collected in installments in such years and in such amounts as shall be determined by said Board of Education; and that in anticipation of said tax, bonds of the District are hereby authorized to be issued in the principal amount of not to exceed $49,266,170 and a tax is hereby voted to pay the interest on said bonds as the same shall become due and payable.

Such Bond Proposition shall appear on the ballots used for voting at said Special District Meeting in substantially the following condensed form: BOND PROPOSITION YES NO RESOLVED: (a) That the Board of Education of the Mamaroneck Union Free School District, in the County of Westchester, New York (the “District”), is hereby authorized to construct improvements to various District buildings and sites (the “Project”), substantially as described in a plan dated November 19, 2018, entitled “Referendum Planning” prepared for the District by LAN Associates, and to expend therefor an amount not to exceed $49,755,170; (b) that a bequest to the District in the amount of $489,000 is hereby authorized to be expended to pay a portion of the cost of the Project, and such expenditure is hereby approved; and (c) that a tax in the amount of not to exceed $49,266,170 is hereby voted to pay the balance of the cost of the Project, such tax to be levied and collected in installments in such years and in such amounts as shall be determined by said Board of Education; and that in anticipation of said tax, bonds of the District are hereby authorized to be issued in the principal amount of not to exceed $49,266,170 and a tax is hereby voted to pay the interest on said bonds as the same shall become due and payable.

The voting will be conducted by ballot on voting machines or by paper ballot as provided in the Education Law and the polls will remain open from 7:00 o’clock A.M. to 9:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time) and as much longer as may be necessary to enable the voters then present to cast their ballots.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that voter registration for the District is ongoing until Thursday, January 31, 2019 from 9:00 o’clock A.M. until 3:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time), Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays, at the office of the District Clerk, Mamaroneck Union Free School District, 1000 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York, and on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, from 7:00 o’clock A.M. until 10:00 o’clock A.M. (Prevailing time) the office of the Superintendent of Schools, Mamaroneck Union Free School District, 1000 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York, and from 4:00 o’clock P.M. until 8:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time), in Conference Room N101, Mamaroneck High School, 1000 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York for the purpose of preparing a register of the qualified voters of the District for said Special District Meeting, at which time any person shall be entitled to have his/her name placed upon such register, provided that he/she is known or proven to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at said Special District Meeting for which such register is prepared. All inquiries for information concerning voter registration can be made by contacting Ms. Joanne Rice, District Clerk, Mamaroneck Union Free School District, 1000 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York, telephone (914) 220-3007.

The register of the qualified voters of said School District prepared for the Annual Meeting and Election held on May 15, 2018 shall be used by said Board of Registration as the basis for the preparation of the register for said Special District Meeting to be held on Tuesday, February 5, 2019. Any person whose name appears on such register or who shall have been previously registered for any annual or special District meeting or election and who shall have voted at any annual or special District meeting or election held or conducted at any time since January 1, 2015, will not be required to register personally for this Special District Meeting. In addition, any person otherwise qualified to vote who is registered with the Board of Elections of Westchester County under the provisions of the Election Law, shall be entitled to vote at said Special District Meeting without further registration.

Immediately upon its completion, the register will be filed in the office of the District Clerk, located at 1000 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District on each of the five (5) days prior to the day set for the Special District Meeting, Sunday, February 3, 2019 excepted, including the date set for the meeting. The register will be available for inspection between the hours of 9:00 o’clock A.M. and 4:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time), with the exception of Saturday, February 2, 2019, by advance appointment only between the hours of 7:30 o’clock A.M. and 10:30 o’clock A.M. (Prevailing Time).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be applied for at the office of the District Clerk on any weekday, except holidays, between the hours of 9:00 o’clock A.M. and 4:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time). If the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, the completed application must be received by the District Clerk no later than Tuesday, January 29, 2019. If the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter at the office of the District Clerk, the completed application must be received by the District Clerk no later than Monday, February 4, 2019. Inquiries for additional information concerning the use of an absentee ballot can be made by writing to the District Clerk, Mamaroneck Union Free School District, 1000 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York. No absentee voter’s ballot shall be canvassed unless it shall have been received in the office of the District Clerk of the Mamaroneck Union Free School District not later than 5:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time) on the day of said Special District Meeting.

A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available in the office of the District Clerk between the hours of 9:00 o’clock A.M. and 4:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time) on each of the five (5) days prior to the day set for the Special District Meeting; Saturday, February 2, 2019 and Sunday, February 3, 2019 excepted.

The boundaries of the School Election Districts are as follows: ELECTION DISTRICT and POLLING PLACES CENTRAL AVENUE ELECTION DISTRICT - co-extensive with the Central School District. The place of voting in this Election District shall be at the Central School, Palmer Avenue, Larchmont, New York.

MAMARONECK AVENUE ELECTION DISTRICT - co-extensive with the Mamaroneck Avenue School District. The place of voting in this Election District shall be at the Mamaroneck Avenue School, Mamaroneck Avenue, Mamaroneck, New York.

CHATSWORTH AVENUE ELECTION DISTRICT - co-extensive with the Chatsworth Avenue School District. The place of voting in this Election District shall be at the Chatsworth Avenue School, Chatsworth Avenue, Larchmont, New York.

MURRAY AVENUE ELECTION DISTRICT - co-extensive with the Murray Avenue School District. The place of voting in this Election District shall be at the Murray Avenue School, Murray Avenue, Larchmont, New York.

Only qualified voters who are duly registered will be permitted to vote.

BY THE ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION Dated: November 27, 2018 | Joanne Rice | District Clerk

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To the New Year LIVE MIKE Mike Smith

2018 was a pretty interesting year in our local sports scene.

Sure, I probably say something to that extent every year, but the last 12 months have been particularly filled with momentous events, tremendous teams and all the drama that draws us to sports in the first place.

Unsurprisingly, it was the frantic finish to the winter sports season that set the tone for what was to come. The Mamaroneck

boys basketball team set all sorts of milestones for the program en route to appearing in a Class AA semifinal round game at the Westchester County Center— their first appearance at the venue since 1971. The girls teams from Rye and Harrison, bitter league rivals, both won their games at Westchester’s most famous arena—the Garnets on a buzzer-beater by freshman Amanda Latkany— to force a title game that carried with it all the excitement of a meeting between the two school’s football teams.

But it wasn’t only on the hardwood where our local athletes exceled, it was on the mat as well. In

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March, New Rochelle junior Jake Logan cemented his status as one of the best technicians around by capturing the 182-pound title at the New York State tournament.

The spring season was a difficult time for me, unfortunately.

Sidelined by an avoidable shoulder injury, I was unable to be in attendance for May’s biggest games, notably Section I titles for the Bronxville girls lacrosse team and the Tuckahoe boys’ baseball club.

This spring, I’ll make it a point to be a little more careful on my stairs while bringing the laundry down.

But once I was up-and-running again this fall, I was reminded

Mamaroneck’s Will Sarkozi goes up for a layup last season. Sarkozi and the Tigers reached the semifinals of the Class AA playoffs.

Amanda Latkany drives to the hole in the girls Class A semifinals last year. Latkany’s buzzer-beating shot was one of the most memorable moments of 2018.

Tuckahoe’s baseball team claimed a Section I title last spring. What does 2019 hold for the Tigers?

just how much I had missed being away from our student-athletes. The football season—in particular— had feats of dazzling achievements, most importantly a milestone win for Rye coach Dino Garr, who became Section I’s second 300-game winner when his Garnets topped Sleepy Hollow 47-7 on Sept. 14. That

I got to see that same Rye team compete two months later in one of the best Section I championship games of all time—a 21-14 loss to John Jay played in a torrential downpour— certainly helped make this one of the most memorable stretches I’ve had patrolling the sidelines in a while.

But now, 2019 is finally here.

Winter teams are seeing their January schedules ramp back up and new student-athletes are looking to make their mark on the local sports landscape. And I, for one, can’t wait to see it all unfold.

I’ll just have to stay healthy.

Follow Mike on Twitter @LiveMike_Sports

Rye football coach Dino Garr celebrates his 300th career victory with his players on Sept. 14.

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