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0ctober 19, 2018 | Vol. 6, Number 43 | www.eastchesterreview.com
CSEA, BOL OK new contract By JAMES PERO Staff Writer
Full of art The Pelham Art Center is kicking off its artsfest this week with an array of activities and evetns all geared toward enjoying local arts. For more, see page 6.
Latimer, Buchwald and Con Ed take action In a meeting with Westchester County Executive George Latimer, Con Edison President Tim Cawley, New York State Assemblyman David Buchwald and a range of municipal leaders throughout Westchester, Con Edison updated the group of stakeholders on actions requested of the utility company by municipalities to prepare for the coming winter season. After last March’s storms, which left thousands in Westchester without power for days, Latimer expressed outrage and demanded change. Turning that outrage into action, Latimer and Buchwald formed “United Westchester,” a group aimed to bring all impacted parties together to advocate for change in the way utility companies handle severe weather and its effect on our pow-
er system. Following the March storms, United Westchester presented the utility companies with a report including recommendations on how to better prepare for the years ahead. This meeting was a status check on these findings. “We all know that we had a very difficult experience last March, and for a subsequent period of time after,” Latimer said. “Storms Riley and Quinn devastated Westchester, and the time and effort it took to recover from that created quite a dialogue over where we are and what we can do together to make this better. The United Westchester organization, a coalition of local governments, got together to identify what the priority issues were that we thought we needed to have progress made on. We are very happy to hear from Con Edison
that eight out of ten major recommendations that came out of it are things that they are implementing.” Among steps Con Edison is taking to improve its storm response are: • Investing $100 million in Westchester in the next four years to fortify its overhead electric-delivery system against severe storms like those that struck in March. • Creating a pilot program to remove hazardous trees on private property, and making improvements to storm staffing and customer communication flow by improving both the accuracy of the information provided to customers and the way it is sent. The enhancements were developed as the result of recommendations from elected officials and com-
munity leaders since the March storms. • Seeking earlier access to contractors and mutual aid crews to come into the area and help with repairs, including ability to fly crews in, rather than drive, from more distant utilities in widespread regional storms. This would save days of response time. • The company is working with municipalities to identify critical roads throughout the area and will work with municipalities to clear those roads first. Con Edison is also working with municipalities to identify and update critical community facilities that would receive priority restoration. • Additional training for municipal liaisons and improved STORM continued on page 7
After operating without a new contract for seven years, Westchester County’s largest union, the Civil Service Employees Association, has a deal in place that will include $27.8 million in retroactive salary increases. As part of the contract, the union conceded to pay a portion of their healthcare costs—between 5 and 10 percent on a case by case basis for employees—an issue that had remained a sticking point between the two sides for years. The Board of Legislators approved the contract on Monday, Oct. 15, making the 10-year deal official. With the CSEA representing thousands of civil service employees in Westchester, the size of the contract will create an even larger budget shortfall on top of the $18 million deficit the county is currently facing for 2018. The union has been operating under the parameters of an expired contract since former County Executive, Rob Astorino, a Republican, took office in 2010. The two sides attempted to negotiate unsuccessfully for the entirety of his tenure as county executive, butting heads on healthcare contributions and back pay. In 2017, Astorino in seeking a third term in office lost re-election to George Latimer, a Democrat. “After seven years of stalemate, we have a contract that the
majority of CSEA workers have ratified,” Latimer said in a statement. “I want to thank CSEA’s leadership for negotiating in good faith; and I am proud of our county and our workers.” According to projections provided to county officials back in August, the county’s budget deficit currently hovers at $18.2 million, more than $14 million less than initially projected. Among the factors contributing to the smaller shortfall are favorable sales tax revenue—$7 million more than expected— lower than projected healthcare contributions and savings from other renegotiated contracts. Due to revenue shortfalls lawmakers are now forced to consider raising taxes through the property tax levy. However, Latimer has said a tax hike is currently not on the table. During Astorino’s eight years in office taxes were never raised, a rallying point during his 2017 campaign.A shortfall may also increase the likelihood that the county will be forced to draw on its fund balance. A reduction could directly affect the county’s AAA credit rating from Moody’s, a financial service and credit rating agency. That rating affects the county’s ability to borrow and issue bonds at preferential interest rates and could prove increasingly important as the Federal Reserve continues to increase borrowing rates. CONTACT: james@hometwn.com
Westchester County’s largest union, the CSEA, has agreed to a new contract after seven years in limbo. Photo courtesy Flickr.com
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County Youth Board seeks nominations for awards Westchester County Executive George Latimer has announced that the Westchester County Youth Board is now accepting nominations for the 2018 Rosemarie Siragusa Memorial Youth Service Award. The deadline for submissions is Friday, Oct. 19. The award has historically been given to one youth advocate, 21 years of age or older, who has embodied the work of Rosemarie Siragusa, the founder and chairwoman of the Westchester County Youth Board. The selected recipient will be honored during a meeting of the board on Nov. 27 in White Plains. The Westchester County Youth Board has for the first time decid-
ed to recognize two honorees— one community member and one Youth Board member. The recipients have demonstrated outstanding volunteer history and passion for children, youth and families in their community, and/or throughout Westchester County. “We are fortunate that in Westchester, there is a long list of residents who tirelessly dedicate their time and efforts towards the betterment of our families and young people,” Latimer said. “While we cannot recognize them all, we encourage local citizens to submit their nominations and help us honor a select few who make a huge difference.” Executive Director of the
Westchester County Youth Bureau Dr. DaMia Harris-Madden added, “Honoring exemplars for their community service not only affirms our appreciation for their personal efforts, but also helps the Youth Bureau model good citizenship and civic responsibility to our young people.” Nomination forms for the 2018 Rosemarie Siragusa Memorial Youth Service Award can be obtained online. Nominations must be returned to the Westchester County Youth Bureau no later than Oct. 19. Please send all submissions to YouthAwards@ westchestergov.com. For more information, please contact 9952745. (Submitted)
Eighth-grader surprises senior with birthday serenade When 13-year-old Yuri Lee gave her first piano and violin performance at The Fountains at RiverVue, resident Arthur Howard took a front-row seat and encouraged her throughout her concert. That’s why when Howard turns 102, she planned to surprise him with a special performance in his honor at 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 18, at The Fountains at RiverVue, a Watermark Retirement Community in Tuckahoe. “Arthur spoke to me at my first concert and has been an encouraging audience since then,” said Lee, an eighth-grader at Tuckahoe Middle School. An aspiring film composer
and Broadway pit orchestra player, she has gone on to give five more performances at the community. “Playing for him on his birthday is a great way to show my appreciation,” she said. Howard, a World War II Army veteran, loves working with youth. He taught high school biology for 30 years and for part of that time, also had an optometry practice at night. Another of his passions is performing magic; his skills have captured an award for lifetime achievement from The Society of American Magicians. A resident of The Fountains at RiverVue for three years, How-
ard looks forward to its daily exercise programs and is the only man taking part in the community’s Zumba classes. He also enjoys reading online media and checking out YouTube. “We are all excited about Yuri’s birthday surprise for Arthur,” said The Fountains at RiverVue Executive Director Stephanie Walters. “The relationship they’ve built and this event are wonderful examples of our philosophy of purposeful living. Making new friends and giving to others are important, rewarding and possible at any age and they are central to our mission.” (Submitted)
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What’s going on... Eastchester Public Library
and the Cottle School Field. Come join in for a funfilled season. Please visit tyabaseball.com to register your child, and email tyabaseball@yahoo.com with any questions.
Eastchester schools news For more information on hours and programs, visit eastchesterlibrary.org.
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Social Needlers On Mondays and Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to noon. Join the library for a knitting and crochet hour every Monday and Wednesday. Participants can chat and socialize while making beautiful items which will be donated to the Visiting Nurse Service of New York.
Adult Coloring Group On Mondays from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Coloring has been proven to reduce stress and anxiety. Come and be creative and meet new friends, all while listening to tranquil music. Coloring sheets and materials will be provided.
Tuckahoe Public Library For more information on hours and programs, visit tuckahoe.com/library.
Community news TYA Baseball spring registration Registration for the spring 2018 Tuckahoe Youth Association, TYA, recreation baseball season is now open. The program will offer baseball for the divisions/age groups listed below for children living in or attending schools in the Eastchester, Tuckahoe and Bronxville: - Tee Ball (boys and girls ages 4 and 5), fee: $135 - Rookies Baseball Division (boys and girls ages 6 and 7), fee: $175 - Youth Baseball Division (boys and girls age 8), fee: $175 - Minors Baseball Division (boys and girls ages 9 and 10), fee: $175 - Majors Baseball Division (boys and girls ages 11 and 12), fee: $175 The season will be from mid-April until late June. All divisions are based on the children’s ages as of May 1, 2018 (playing age). Games will be played at Labriola Field, Haindl Field, the Immaculate Conception School Field, Chester Heights Field
Student employment opportunity Lake Isle is currently accepting employment applications for lifeguards. Download an application at lakeislecountryclub.com and submit it at the main office at Lake Isle. You must be at least 16 years old to apply. The contact person is George Papademetriou, the general manager at Lake Isle Country Club.
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LEGO City Builder Enjoy building city scenes with LEGO bricks at home? Let your creativity loose with LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester’s newest play space: LEGO City Builder. This is an interactive city that visitors can add their own elements and designs right into the display. The new play area includes skyscrapers, police and fire stations, cafes, suburban streets, beaches, a LEGO Friends section and more. Celebrate the grand opening of this exciting new space with photo opportunities and custom builds created by Master Model Builder Anthony Maddaloni. Admission starts at $16.95; children under age 2 are free. Opening hours are Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sundays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester is located at 39 Fitzgerald St. in Yonkers. For more information, call 844-740-9223 or visit westchester.legolanddiscoverycenter.com.
County news Golf course openings The six county-owned golf courses are now open, with the last of the snow melting. The courses are: Dunwoodie, 231-3490, and Sprain Lake, 231-3481, both in Yonkers; Maple Moor, 995-9200, in White Plains; Mohansic, 862-5283, in Yorktown Heights; Saxon Woods, 231-3461, in Scarsdale; and Hudson Hills, 864-3000, in Ossining. For more information, visit golf.westchestergov.com. Deadline for our What’s Going On section is every Thursday at noon. Though space is not guaranteed, we will do our best to accommodate your listing. Please send all items to news@hometwn.com.
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Chapel welcomes home slam dunk star
Maxwell Pearce, a member of Chapel School’s Class of 2010, visits his former school to put on a dunking exhibition for the students.
On Wednesday, Oct. 10, The Chapel School welcomed home Alum Max Pearce, Class of 2010, for a dunk show and inspirational chat with current students. Special guests included once and always Charger coach and Max’s dad Sheldon Pearce and Max’s grandmother Lovely Billups. At just 6’0” tall, Pearce wowed internet audiences with his 48” vertical jumps. His talent and athleticism led him to win the 2018 Dark Horse Dunk Contest, which propelled him to the 2018 NCAA Dunkin’ Donuts Slam Dunk Contest, where he finished as a semi-finalist. After graduating from Tuckahoe High School in 2014, Pearce suited up for SUNY Fredonia his freshman year before transferring to SUNY Purchase, where he finished his last three years of NCAA basketball eligibility and earned a degree in business and finance. Pearce is a social media sensation who also started a business—appropriately called “Fly-nance”— to help young athletes to develop sturdy post-career backup plans, while his own professional basketball career prepares for take-off. His talking points of hard work, perseverance, staying positive and trusting in God’s plans
Chapel School students enjoy the performance that alum Maxwell Pearce puts on before speaking to the children about hard work and perseverance. Photos courtesy Kim Zwisdak
were as well received by the students as was his aeronautic acrobatics. “Proud teachers and adoring fans wish Max all the best as he prepares for some huge upcoming opportunities,” said Principal Michael Schultz. The excitement could be seen
on all the faces of the students and teachers in the gym. “Our boys cannot stop talking about Max Pearce. What an amazing man he has grown into, since his days at Chapel,” said one parent. “Proud to have our boys get to not only see his awesome dunking skills, but hear his
inspiring words. Thanks to Max for spending time with the students today.” The Chapel School is located at 172 White Plains Road in Bronxville. For more information about The Chapel School, please call 3373202 or visit the website at thechapelschool.org. (Submitted)
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Artsfest to debut this week in Pelham
The Pelham Art Center is thrilled to be participating in Artsfest a collaboration with the New Rochelle Council on the Arts the weeknd of Oct. 19- 21. There are 39 partnering venues celebrating art and community throughout the course of the weekend. This year, Pelham Art Center and four nearby venues are participating: the High Brook Studios, Flowerbake, Inspo and the New York Hair Salon. There will be special art activities at each participating venue. Our gallery will be open all weekend featuring our current exhibition “Waxing Poetic,” curated by Katharine Dufault. The Pelham Art Center courtyard features Sui Park and the site-specific exhbition “Floating Imagery.” Public Art by by Elizabeth Knowles and Bill Thielen, Anki King, Beatrice Wolert and Anthony Heinz May is on view at Wolfs Lane Park. Weekend event schedule: Friday, Oct. 19 Gallery open: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Friday Night Gallery Hop at Pelham Art Center includes live music with the Eric Katz Trio and craft brews from Bronx Brewing. From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will also be a Susan Nathenson Pop-Up exhibition and book signing.
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Saturday, Oct. 20 Gallery open: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. From 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., “Waxing Poetic” artist talk: Curator Katharine Default and participating artists in the “Waxing Poetic” exhibition will share their work in an informal talk and take questions from the audience. Artists Cecile Chong, Michael David, Katharine Dufault, Gene Kiegel, Melissa Rubin and Deborah Winiarski explore a symbolic language or aesthetic, using the ancient
medium of encaustic paint. The mediumconsists of beeswax, resin and pigment, applied while molten. From 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., “Floaing Imagery” artist talk Discussion with award winning, New Yorkbased artist Sui Park in the Pelham Art Center courtyard about her site-specific solo exhibition of 3D flexible organic forms created from mass produced industial materials like monofilament and cable ties.The work consists of five exciting creations that hang, lay and
Sui Park with “Pompom”
stand in different areas in the courtyard and around the Art Center. At 4 p.m., Interactive Art Demo with sculptor Bob Clyatt. Sunday, Oct. 21 Gallery open: Noon to 4 p.m. From noon to 1 p.m., Family Magic Show: Young magician Eitan Gotian will perform and we are excited to see what will appear. From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Family Day in Wolfs Lane Park
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Artist from “Waxing Poetic” Exhibition; from left, Deborah Winiarski, Sui Park, Pelham Art Center Director Charlotte Mouquin, Curator Katharine Dufault, Melissa Rubin, Cecile Chong and Gene Kiegel. Photos courtesy Charlotte Mouquin
Sculpture show and arts events including singer/songwriter showcase with Allison Leah, Monica Uhm, Miles East and Bruce Carroll, and Lily Ellinghaus. There will be magic with Eitan Gotian, and in partnership with the Love Yourself Project; free face painting, origami and art workshops. Michael Mut will be hair sculpting any willing participant on a royal throne. In the case of rain we would have all of these activities indoors at the Pelham Art Center. Pelham Art Center is a nonprofit educational and cultural institution committed to providing public access to see, study and experience the arts, foster lifelong arts appreciation and thereby strengthen the community. The Pelham Art Center was founded in 1970 and now serves more than 16,000 people each year. These events and programs are made possible, in part, by ArtsWestchester with funds from Westchester County government. Pelham Art Center also receives funding from the New York State Council on the Arts; Gannett Foundation; The Robert Goelet Foundation; The James and Eugene E. White Family Foundation; Westchester Community Foundation; Strypemonde Foundation; McClellan Sotheby’s International Realty; ArtEffects; Town of Pelham; New Rochelle Campership Fund; the Rutsch family; members and annual fund donors. (Submitted)
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Con Edison is taking steps to improve its storm response in Westchester after the chaos of last March’s two storms. File photo
information for municipalities. The liaisons are Con Edison employees assigned to provide information to municipal governments during outage restoration campaigns. “The storms that wrecked our
system in March were the continuation of a more-than-decade-long trend of increasingly severe weather events affecting our customers,” Cawley said. “With weather patterns changing and storms becoming more
devastating, we want to take every step possible to fortify our equipment and make sure customers have the best restoration information possible so that they can make plans.” (Submitted)
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Working through the comprehensive plan BRONXVILLE TODAY Mayor Mary Marvin
As the trustees continue with our week to week business, our overarching goal of an updated Village Comprehensive Plan remains the long-term focus. The plan will serve as a policy guide for the village’s future characteristics and development. It will be the sixth such plan since its inception in 1971 and fulfills a village of Bronxville Code directive to “adopt a plan for the physical, economic and social development of the village.” Bronxville leaders early on recognized the need for thoughtful planning, land use and density and adopted our first Zoning Ordinance in 1922. The bulk of our current zoning code was enacted in 1958 and amended as need arose. In response to New York State enabling legislation and a desire by the then trustees to develop a master plan for the village, a committee was formed. Under the chairmanship of Marvin Bower, our first plan titled “Community Plan: Guidelines for Change in Land Use” and in 1980, the Planning Commission chaired by Lucille Pickwick and Alfred DeCrane Jr., adopted an even more comprehensive version. In 1985, a Land Use Committee chaired by William Staudt specifically addressed the Central Business District and many zoning changes were enacted as a result of the committee’s recommendations. A number of subject specific committees and studies have been undertaken since addressing parking needs, business ordinances and large project development. Fast forward to the Community Plan of 2002, when many of the goals and objectives from past studies were culled into one document that stands the test of time. A compilation of decades of study, it proves as relevant today and serves as a valuable template to measure any changes going forward. Overall goals The overall purpose of this
Community Plan is to maintain Bronxville as a small scale, attractive community in which the pattern and quality of land uses reflect the needs of resident, businesses, institutions and other interest groups within the village. To achieve this overall goal, the community must: • Preserve and promote the special architectural character and appearance of existing buildings and neighborhoods. • Maintain the natural landscape of the village. • Retain the pedestrian scale of buildings, streets and open spaces that currently exist in the downtown area. • Encourage development and land utilization that is appropriate to the existing pattern of development and which will help ensure the economic stability of the whole community. • Control the impacts of flooding on residential and commercial properties within the village. Residential area • Retain the roughly even balance between single-family and multi-family units. • Continue to encourage development of appropriately scaled multi-family units adjacent to or within the Commercial Business District, to enhance the value of the neighborhood. • Preserve the quality and character of existing single-family residential zones. Commercial uses • Maintain the “village” character of the Commercial Business District through careful control of land uses, storefronts, lighting and signage; adequate building maintenance; and ongoing streetscape improvements. • Maintain and improve the mix of retail stores, services and other commercial uses that are geared to the needs of local residents and those in immediate adjoining communities. • Ensure that any new development is related in scale and character to the existing buildings within the Commercial Business District. Transportation and parking • Promote policies to help ensure convenient and safe traffic
flow on the village street network. • Ensure adequate public transportation services, particularly for residents without access to private automobiles. • Provide for adequate off-street parking for any new multi-family development. • Ensure an adequate supply of parking for commuters, shoppers, merchants and other visitors to the Commercial Business District consistent with the residential character of the village. • Encourage continued improvement in the utilization of metered parking spaces. • Relocate commuter parking to outlying parking parcels. Open space and recreation • Preserve and enhance existing public open space areas with special attention to landscape improvement of village streets, parking lots and Station Plaza area. • Encourage continued use of natural landscape elements within existing development. • Ensure high quality maintenance of existing recreation facilities. Community facilities • Maintain high quality services and facilities for village residents. • Ensure efficient use and maintenance of public services provided by the Police and Fire departments and the Department of Public Works. Tax base • Maintain balance between user fees and the costs of providing services. • Achieve fiscal savings without sacrificing existing high quality village services. • Preserve the commercial property tax base in the Commercial Business District. • Conduct regular revaluation updates as needed to ensure that assessed property values are consistent with real estate values and other conditions. • Enforce regular assessment updates of individual properties to reflect any improvements that may change their assessed value. Flood control • Implement a flood protection system to protect village, school and private property.
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Ralph’s gets green light from ZBA
With confirmation from the village Zoning Board of Appeals, Ralph’s Italian Ices & Ice Cream will look to set up shop in the village of Mamaroneck once again. File photo
Ralph’s Italian Ices & Ice Cream will officially be allowed back into the village of Mamaroneck after approval from the Zoning Board of Appeals earlier this month. The application, unanimously approved on Thursday Oct. 4, will pave the way for a 3,000-squarefoot shop on Mamaroneck Avenue which will serve not only ice cream and Italian ices, but small snacks. The store would mark the third Ralph’s franchise location in Westchester County after owner Scott Rosenberg opened one in North White Plains and more recently on Central Avenue in Yonkers. In 2017, the original Ralph’s storefront, located at 946 E. Boston Post Road, was forced to close after the village zoning board determined the business was unsuited for the location and was
the cause of exacerbated traffic, safety and noise conditions for the surrounding neighborhood. The business was also found to be operating without a Westchester County Department of Health permit for several months, after the certificate lapsed a year earlier. A decision to revoke Ralph’s certificate of occupancy last year punctuated more than a year of tumult as well as a zoning appeal which discovered the business had been misclassified as a retail establishment by the village Building Department. That mistake allowed the business to skirt the confines of its encompassing zoning district and requirements for public notice through the existing neighborhood. Relations between the village and Rosenberg continued to sour when he decided to sue the vil-
lage officials over the store’s closure, seeking an injunction of his revoked certificate of occupancy as well as $75,000 in damages. But the lawsuit was thrown out by a judge who deemed the request too “drastic” and lacking basis shortly after it was filed. Scrutiny over Ralph’s also brought about increased oversight of the Building Department’s procedures and protocols which culminated this year in a report from Matrix Consulting, which was hired to assess areas of improvement with the department. That report was recently submitted and recommends a host of improvements, including the use of new software, performance tracking metrics and the hiring of additional building inspectors. -Reporting by James Pero
Successful planning for small business owners Most business owners want to grow their business and maybe even pass it on to the next generation. But how many owners actually succeed? Relatively few, as it turns out. Studies show only a third of family firms make it to second generation and just a sliver get passed onto the third generation. A key reason for this is that many companies lack proper succession plans. Consider the situation your family, employees and company would be in if something unexpected were to happen to you. What would happen to your business? Would it stay in the family? Could it realistically stay solvent without you at the helm? Or would it be sold? And then there’s the million-dollar question: Do you even know what your business is worth? The answers to these questions may not be as straightforward as you imagined. That’s why you should start planning now even if you don’t intend on leaving the business for
years to come. So what options are available? If and when you exit your business, there are four possible successors: family members, co-owners, key employees or an outside third party. That brings us to a succession action plan and exactly what that entails. First, select your successor(s); it may require careful analysis. Next, determine your business valuation; bear in mind when a business is sold to family members, the transaction draws extra scrutiny from the IRS. Lastly, develop a plan to transfer your business interest quickly to minimize operational disruptions. Once you identify your successor(s), you must make sure that the individual(s) are in a position to take over the company, and ensure a smooth transition by outlining the terms of succession in advance. A buy-sell agreement will work differently depending on the type of business entity and the number of owners. Each type of agreement helps create a
smooth process for transferring ownership of the business. The buyer can purchase a life insurance policy to help make sure they have available funds to purchase the business when the time comes. Additionally, a buy-sell agreement helps show creditors and customers that your business is more sustainable because you are taking action to mitigate risk. While each business is unique, succession planning is something that all businesses should consider. Neither New York Life Insurance Company or its agents or affiliates provide tax or legal advice. Consult your legal or tax advisor to find out whether the concepts in this essay apply to your personal circumstances. This educational third-party article is provided as a courtesy by Andy Ball, agent, New York Life Insurance Company. To learn more about the information or topics discussed, please contact Andy at aball02@ft.newyorklife.com.
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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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Eastchester Bronxville & Tuckahoe Home Sales Listings provided by the office of Westchester County Clerk Timothy C. Idoni Photos courtesy Zillow.com, Trulia.com, Hotpads.com, Spotproperty.com & Maps.google.com
1 Cedar St., Bronxville 8/24/18 $725,000
1 Timmons Road, Eastchester 9/5/18 $990,000
2 End Place, Scarsdale 8/3/18 $770,000
2 Normandy Road, Bronxville 8/17/18 $1,400,000
10 Shady Lane, Scarsdale 9/11/18 $762,000
15 Waterside Close, Eastchester 6/18/18 $850,000
20 Laurel Place, Eastchester 8/27/18 $675,000
40 Oriole Ave., Bronxville 9/14/18 $2,650,000
45 Edgewood Lane, Bronxville 8/29/18 $1,695,000
50 Columbus Ave., Tuckahoe 5/23/18 $482,000
77 Pondfield Road, Bronxville 9/7/18 $720,000
108 Oregon Ave., Bronxville 9/17/18 $323,500
141 Main St., Tuckahoe 9/5/18 $782,500
166 Nelson Road, Scarsdale 8/20/18 $950,000
166 Montgomery Ave., Scarsdale 8/30/18 $625,000
471 California Road, Bronxville 9/12/18 $845,000
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Machado about Manny LIVE MIKE Mike Smith
Manny Machado didn’t make too many friends in the Dodgers’ extra-inning win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night. In the 10th inning of a 1-1 ballgame Machado, clearly out on his way to first base, took a cheap shot on Brewers’ first baseman Jesus Aguilar, kicking the hulking slugger in the back of his leg as he ran through the bag. But for Yankee fans—especially those who believe that the injury to Didi Gregorious means the Yanks have become the front-runners for the soon-to-be free agent shortstop in the offseason—the most troubling thing about the incident isn’t Machado’s dirty play, it’s what Brewers’ skipper Craig Counsell said about the star player after the game. When asked if Machado’s kick—and his dangerous slides into second base all series—were the case of Machado being a dirty player or just someone who was
playing hard, Counsell had some harsh words. “I don’t think he’s playing all that hard,” the manager said. Truer words might never have been spoken in a postgame press conference. Prior to the game, Machado commented on his style of play, confirming that he simply didn’t feel the need to hustle 100 percent of the time. So to the Yankee fans clamoring to make Machado the highest paid player in baseball next year, I simply have to ask; is it worth the trouble? Don’t get me wrong, Machado is immensely talented. Outside of Mike Trout, he might very well be the best, most well-rounded player in the big leagues. But can the Bronx Bombers justify spending all that money (it’s rumored that Machado will be asking for a 10-year, $400 million deal) on a player who not only acknowledges that he’s not giving 100 percent effort at all times, but also seems proud of it? I’m a baseball purist, but I get it; the Major League Baseball season is long and plenty of guys—including players far less
talented than Machado—have been known to loaf down to first base from time to time. But in a town like New York, where fans routinely pillory other star players like Robinson Cano for their “laziness,” does this seem like the best fit? And what will signing Machado mean, chemistry-wise, for a team filled with young players still looking to make their mark in baseball? Will players like Gleyber Torres and Gary Sanchez— who have already had their intensity questioned at times—follow the all-star’s example? When it comes to professional sports, at the end of the day, talent usually wins out. Teams will often overlook a superstar’s flaws if he is helping the team win games. But when a player like Machado makes no excuses about his lack of hustle—especially in a contract year—that should be a red flag to anyone looking to open their checkbook this winter. As a baseball fan, I would have to tell the Yankees to distance themselves from Machado as quickly as possible. As a Red Sox fan, however, the
Dodgers’ superstar Manny Machado is set to hit free agency in the off-season, but many are questioning his commitment to the game. Yankee fans should hope that they don’t find themselves in the running for his services. Photo courtesy Wikipedia.org
idea that the Yankees might be able to sign a high-priced free agent who doesn’t hustle and is easy to
root against? It sounds a match made in heaven. Maybe give him A-Rod’s old number to boot.
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Garnets surge toward playoffs girls soccer
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Game Notes: • Sara Degraw & Remi White both had 2 goals • Garnets finished the regular season with 14 wins • Rye will play its first playoff game on 10/24
By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor As area squads wrap up their push toward the postseason this week, it would appear that the Rye girls’ soccer team is ready for the challenge. With a string of impressive victories over the final week of the campaign, the Garnets seem to be clicking at the right time and eager to erase the painful memories of a four-overtime loss in last year’s Class A finals. On Oct. 15, the Garnets won their final home game of the regular season, beating league foe Eastchester 5-0 in a contest that showcased Rye’s skills both offensively and defensively. Remi White sparked the team with a
Meredith Tutun looks for an open teammate. Photos/Mike Smith
pair of first half goals, while Sara DeGraw struck twice after the intermission. As expected, the Rye defense, which has been its calling card this year, was rock solid, limiting the Eagles’ chances on the night. “Our defense has been playing really well, I think we’ve been
Rachael Adelson fights for the ball. The Garnets closed out the regular season with 14 wins after a convincing win over Eastchester.
doing a good job of locking other teams down,” Garnets coach Rich Savage said. “And I think that, in a lot of ways, our defense has really sparked the offense, especially with our speed on the outside.” That defense has been instrumental in Rye’s finish to the season, as the Garnets, 14-1-1, have won four games in the final five days of the season, including a 1-0 double-overtime win over previously unbeaten John Jay on Oct. 13. Rye has played one of the toughest regular season schedules in all of Section I this season, battling John Jay, Albertus Magnus and Pearl River—all contenders for the Class A crown—to a 1-11 record. “There is so much depth in Class A, we know that on any given day, there are about eight teams that can beat you,” Savage said. “So having played these teams, and having all different outcomes, I think that prepares us for what we’re going to face in the playoffs.” The seeding meeting is currently scheduled for Oct. 18, after press time, and Savage believes that his team will eventually slot anywhere from a No. 2-4 seed, earning a right to play at home when the first round kicks off on Sunday, Oct. 24. In the meantime, Savage said, the Garnets will be working to-
Eve Dalton dribbles down the sideline against the Eagles. Rye had a 2-0 lead after one half of play.
Remi White controls the ball against Eastchester on Oct. 15. White had two goals in the Garnets’ 5-0 win.
ward making sure they’re ready for the task ahead. “With four games in the last five days, one of the important things is making sure that we are
limber and stretched,” he said. “We want to work on our corners and our set-pieces and make sure we’re playing fast. “In those tight games it’s all
about finishing,” he added. “We have to make the best of our scoring chances.” CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com
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