A new analysis of the film sector in Westchester County found it generated over $1.1 billion of economic activity in 2021, County Executive George Latimer announced. The report shows the industry supported 3,784 jobs and nearly $356.8 million in wages, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. In addition, the number of production days rose to an all-time high of 1,288 days of filming in the County.
The next phase of Westchester County Office of Economic Development’s Business FIRST Program will focus on downtown improvement and stimulating economic revitalization at the local level. This Pilot Grant Program will help four municipalities reimagine and revitalize their downtown economic engine through a program consisting of professional consulting and up to $250,000 in implementation support.
Westchester County Executive George Latimer said, “The Business FIRST Downtown Improvement Grant Program is part of our continued response to listening and responding to the needs of those who do business in Westchester. It will help ensure our businesses and the local communities they help build have the support and resources to remain vibrant and innovative as we look into the future. The key part of this grant is its tailored public-private approach to support each community selected.”
Municipalities that meet the criteria to apply will be able to as of Feb. 22, 2023. Each grantee will receive strategic one-on-one support to help grow consumer foot-traffic, retain existing businesses, recruit targeted-new businesses, provide
training, and explore innovative new ways to strengthen and market their community through comprehensive analysis and a detailed action plan. For more information on the application process, visit https://westchestercatalyst.com/ business-first-programs/
Westchester County Director of Operations and Chairperson of the County of Westchester Industrial Development Agency (IDA) Joan McDonald said, “Revitalization and growth are core components of the work that we do. This Pilot Program is an important step towards rebuilding our local economies and we are proud to support our municipalities as they embark upon this critical – and often overwhelming – work.”
Westchester County Director of Economic Development Bridget Gibbons said: “Looking past the impact of COVID-19 on our downtowns, these are areas poised with opportunity for new growth and reinvigoration. We are pleased to offer a resource to support local municipalities as they undergo this process of revitalization.”
Westchester County Director of Policy & Programs Small Business and Chambers of Commerce Shari Rosen
Ascher said: “This is a groundbreaking and responsive program that’s designed to provide municipalities the tools and support to reimagine their local economies. JGSC Group – the partners with whom we are working on this project – have a track record of stimulating fiscal activity for communities throughout New York and New Jersey. We are excited to extend their expertise to our local communities.”
Principal of JGSC Consultants Joe Getz said: “We are pleased to be part of this opportunity to help smaller communities to rebuild their downtown commercial districts and to attract new shoppers and businesses to the area.”
The Westchester County Business FIRST Downton Improvement Grant Pilot Program is being administered by the Westchester County Office of Economic Development. Communities who receive Community Development Block Grant funds directly from the Federal Government or have previously received a Downtown Revitalization Initiative grant from New York State are not eligible to participate in this Pilot Program.
For more information on the application process, visit: https://westchestercatalyst.com/business-first-programs/.
Latimer made the announcement at an event hosted by Westchester County Tourism & Film at the Edith Macy Center. Over 150 representatives from the film industry and Westchester locations and municipalities participated in the program, designed to foster collaboration on filming in Westchester. The event, which featured speakers from State government, local municipalities and the film and television industry, focused on best practices on how to boost the filming appeal of a given location - which in turn boosts tourism economic revenue.
Latimer said: “The message from this report is clear: The film industry plays a leading role in generating investment in Westchester. Every film, television, and commercial production brings economic activity to our County. In addition to providing thousands of jobs for our residents, productions are using local vendors, increasing foot traffic to local stores and restaurants, hiring our talented residents, and showcasing our incredible locations to audiences around the world.”
Westchester County Tourism & Film Director Natasha Caputo said: “The data show that the collective efforts with our partners to attract new film business are paying off. The fact that we have exceeded pre-pandemic numbers speaks to the quality and diversity of our locations and affirms that we are creating a welcoming, film-friendly environment.”
In addition, the industry generates significant fiscal benefits for businesses and communities, contributing $7.4 million in sales tax, lodging-related tax, and permit and property rental fees. In 2021, 946 tourism jobs were created as a result of the film industry.
President of the Westchester Hotel Association and General Manager of the Cambria Hotel in White Plains Sean Meade said: “We’ve absolutely received a boost from the film industry. We’re happy to cater to film productions,
whether to welcome crews after a long day of shooting or provide a unique location for filming. The industry has become an out-of-the-box source of revenue for us.”
Another benefit of the film industry in Westchester is “screen tourism,” Caputo added. “Our locations — such as Lyndhurst, the Belvedere Estate, and the Hudson River Museum/Glenview Historic Home — have been featured in popular shows, resulting in a boost in visitors at those locations.” The award-winning and popular shows that filmed in Westchester in 2020 and 2021 included The Blacklist (NBC); Dickinson (Apple TV+); The Flight Attendant (HBO); FBI and FBI: Most Wanted (CBS); The Gilded Age (HBO); Law & Order: SVU (NBC); Only Murders in the Building (Hulu); Severance (Apple TV+); Succession (HBO); and The Watcher (Netflix).
Film business has steadily grown due in no small part to the services provided by Westchester County Tourism & Film. The film office provides location guidance, offers technical visits, and facilitates the permit process. The support makes a big difference in choosing where to film, according to many industry professionals.
Location Manager for HBO’s The Gilded Age Lauri Pitkus said: “What’s helpful about the film office is the coordination between agencies. They understand what we do on a day-to-day basis when we come here to film and in one phone call can get everyone on board. We can achieve many different looks in one area. It’s a turnkey operation.”
Mike Hartel, location manager for the show FBI: Most Wanted (CBS) agreed: “They understand our needs and pave the way for successful filming. Westchester provides a wide range of looks and plenty of space to park trucks and equipment, set up complicated shoots, and establish base camps. Whether I need a traditional English garden, a Florida marina, a suburban home, or a wooded area, I know that Westchester has a location and facilitators to make filming as easy as possible.”
Latimer added: “This economic impact report points to a film industry boom in Westchester County. It shows see FILM 7
Westchester County Executive George Latimer is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Scarpino to chair the county’s Solid Waste Commission.
Latimer said: “Tony is perfectly suited to merge his years of judicial experience, private practice, law enforcement and public service to best serve the people of Westchester in this new role. While it may not be the most headline-grabbing function of County government, the work done by our Solid Waste Commission and its Executive Director Peri Kadanoff is essential to the daily quality of life Westchester residents expect and deserve.”
Born and raised in Mount Vernon, Judge Scarpino attended Mount Vernon High School and graduated with High Honors from the University of Connecticut. Scarpino has served as a F.B.I. Special Agent, City Court Judge in Mount Vernon, Westchester County Court Judge, New York State Supreme Court Judge, Westchester Surrogate Court Judge and Westchester County District Attorney. Scarpino has
also spent some of his career as an attorney in private practice, currently as a Partner at Dorf & Nelson L.L.P.
In his new role, Scarpino will be charged with presiding over the meetings and be in charge of the order and procedure, conducting meetings following Robert’s Rules of Order for the established procedure of Open Meetings, calling for special meetings and calling for votes on Resolutions.
Scarpino said, “It is an honor to receive this appointment from County Executive Latimer and I look forward to continuing my lifetime of service to the people of this County in my new role.”
Kadanoff said, “I am delighted to have Judge Anthony Scarpino as the new Chair of the Solid Waste Commission. With his Law Enforcement experience, excellent legal mind, never-ending list of accomplishments and a deep commitment to public service, which is so important to the members of the Commission, I know he will be a great asset to the Commission and the people of Westchester County.”
Joe Cubias, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that sales associate Neeta Saraswat with the Rye office was recognized for outstanding sales performance in January.
Saraswat shared top honors for having the most sales in the Weichert sales region for the month. The Weichert region is comprised of offices throughout Rockland, Orange,
Dutchess and Westchester counties, and New York City.
Contact this talented neighborhood specialist to learn about the real estate services offered by Weichert, Realtors. Saraswat can be reached at Weichert’s Rye office located at 83 Purchase St., or call 967-0460 for more information.
Dr. Gonzalez is a board certified, fellowship trained sports medicine physician. His experience in family medicine trained him to have a comprehensive approach to patient care allowing him to treat patients as a whole. He is fluent in Spanish allowing him to better accommodate our Spanish speaking community. His clinical interests include degenerative conditions of the joints, tendons, muscles and ligaments, as well as overhead throwing athletes, sports related concussion management, running athletes, dance medicine and the overall comprehensive health of physical athletes.
Dr. Arsoy is a board certified Orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in reconstructive surgery of the hip and knee including primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty. He has special interest in hip disorders of the young adult and adolescent due to sports injuries, hip impingement, dysplasia and childhood deformities such as Perthes disease and SCFE. He has significant clinical expertise in hip preservation surgeries such as hip arthroscopy, pelvic osteotomies and open hip impingement procedures.
Dr. Kazarian is a fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in the treatment of spinal conditions and disorders. He treats all conditions of the adult spine, including trauma, deformity, oncologic, and routine degenerative spine disorders. He has authored numerous publications, including research on minimizing length of stay and complication rate for adult and geriatric patients that undergo spine surgery.
Staff members at The Osborn’s Edward C. Pasciuti H.O.P.E. Center for Memory Care recently completed the Alzheimer’s Association’s ECHO training, a continuing education series enabling professional care providers to better understand the disease and other forms of dementia as well as offer optimal care.
The Osborn’s nationally-recognized H.O.P.E. Center, which stands for “Home Environment, Optimism, Passion, and Empathy,” offers family-style living environments for older adults with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia on the continuum of care community’s 56-acre arboretum campus in Rye.
The H.O.P.E. Center’s direct care staff participated in seven-week-long ECHO training, which included person-centered care, activities of daily living, assessment, care planning, dementia-related behaviors, and the importance of quality improvement and evaluation. At the conclusion of the training, The Osborn received an official certificate of completion from the Alzheimer’s Association.
“We are proud that The Osborn staff was selected by the Alzheimer’s Association to participate in this rigorous program,” said President and CEO Matthew G. Anderson. “Our staff will use the ECHO training to advance our commitment to offering care that provides optimism, passion, and empathy to those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.”
Designed to improve health outcomes, the
program shares case studies and allows for open discussion, inspiring attendees with new solutions so that they can serve as a resource for their colleagues and communities. Case-based learning allows participants to learn from experts in the field through video conferencing to foster interactive learning.
According to Kayla Kelly, Director of The Osborn’s Assisted Living and Memory Care Programs, “This type of advanced training elevates our staff to be some of the best trained in the industry. It directly benefits our residents by giving our staff the ability to provide quality, specialized, person-centered care. Our commitment to ongoing education and training helps set The Osborn’s programs apart from others in the community.”
The Alzheimer’s Association has conducted multiple Project ECHO programs in primary care and assisted living communities. The Association is also formalizing a global network of ECHO hubs, partnering with the research community and medical professionals as well as key stakeholders in the dementia care industry. This consortium will increase evidence around the use of ECHO in promoting best practice dementia care.
In addition to The H.O.P.E. Center for Memory Care, The Osborn offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and The Pavilion skilled nursing. The Osborn Pavilion received an overall 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and a top rating by U.S. News & World Report.
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Eastchester Irish American Social Club will honor seven Grand Marshals for the 17th Annual Eastchester St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Grand Marshals Brenda Nangle Geraghty, John Collins, Liam Deegan, Steve Doherty, Margaret Murtagh, John Murtha and John Phelan have all served as presidents of the club, with full resumes of volunteerism and community service. The parade is Sunday, March 12 at 3 p.m.—stepping off at Immaculate Conception Church in Tuckahoe and continuing north on Route 22 to Lake Isle Park in Eastchester.
The Gala honoring and bestowing Parade Sashes to the Grand Marshals and Parade Honorees, Connie Cullen and Beth Schaefer, is Friday, March 3 at Mulino’s, located at Lake Isle Country Club in Eastchester. Cullen and Schaefer are being recognized for extensive volunteer support for the EIASC’s aim to encourage appreciation of Irish culture in our community.
When asked to comment on the Grand Marshal honor, John Murtha said, “It is an honor to represent the Irish community as Grand Marshal with my esteemed colleagues, as well as our two Honorees. The Eastchester Irish American Club members lead many noteworthy efforts that have made our Irish culture accessible to our town and future generations.”
The Eastchester Irish American Social Club hosts many events with membership open to all. When asked how the Club serves the community, Steve Doherty replied: “Christine and I have always tried to pass on to our children not only the pride of being Irish, but also what our ancestors sacrificed to come to the
United States. Both the Club and parade help relay and honor those messages. I’m grateful for that, and proud to be recognized for my contributions.”
Margaret Murtagh added, “I am very honored to be part of this wonderful group of men and women who have over the years helped make Eastchester Irish American Social Club a great organization. We have brought our rich Irish heritage to the town of Eastchester and helped many new residents to the area feel welcome.”
Grand Marshal Liam Deegan of County Offaly, immigrated to the United States in 1985, settling in Eastchester in 1990. Deegan who served as EIASC president during a period of club rebuilding said, “I am indebted to the Irish immigrants that came here and paved the way for myself and millions of others as they navigated their new country. God bless America.”
The Green Line Sponsor for 2023 is Jack’s Bar & Restaurant in Eastchester. Jack’s is located at 219 Main St. The Green Line is painted along the parade route a few days prior to announce the coming parade festivities. Traditionally sold out, the Gala is attended by EIASC members and their guests. This year live music will be provided by the Sean Fleming Band. The Hendry, Sylvester, McNamara School of Irish Dance will perform during the evening’s festivities. EIASC membership is open to all. Parade, Gala and Membership details are at eastchesterirish. org. EIASC is a nonprofit organization founded in 1966 with members from Eastchester, Tuckahoe, Bronxville, Crestwood and surrounding communities.
that film professionals want to come here to access locations, talent, and economic advantages. It also demonstrates Westchester’s ability to compete and leverage our significant assets—locations and people—and capitalize on the significant opportunities resulting from the marketplace demand for content. Through sustained collaboration, we will continue to see this sector grow.”
Previously, Westchester County Tourism & Film calculated the economic impact of the industry based on a model used by the Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI), which included permit revenues and production days in Westchester and its municipalities. With that formula no longer being updated by AFCI, the County commissioned a new report from Camoin Associates, a nationally recognized consulting firm specializing in economic impact analysis.
Nonprofit Westchester (NPW) is proud to welcome 13 new nonprofit members and Connect One Bank as a new silver sponsor. Hudson Valley Credit Union, Maier Markey & Justic LLP, Mutual of America Financial Group and the United Way of Westchester and Putnam increased their support to a funders sponsor level and Thompson and Bender increased their support to a platinum sponsor.
“ConnectOne Bank is proud to join Nonprofit Westchester in 2023! Our core values are not only internal, but extend beyond and into the communities we serve,” said Dan Alvarez, Assistant Vice President and Client Service Manager at ConnectOne Bank. “At ConnectOne we put people first and live the culture of making an impact, sense of urgency, forward thinking and connecting with our community. I strongly believe Nonprofit Westchester shares the same values and offers great support to our county. I look forward to our partnership and meeting the wonderful people in this group.”
White Plains Hospital is a proud member of the Montefiore Health System. The Hospital is a 292-bed not-for-profit health care organization with the primary mission of providing exceptional acute and preventive medical care to all people who live in, work in or visit Westchester County and its surrounding areas.
Pediatric Cancer Foundation is a nonprofit charitable organization, raising funds for groundbreaking research and early phase clinical trials to eradicate childhood cancer.
Girls on the Run® Hudson Valley is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization designed to enhance participants’ social, emotional and physical skills to successfully navigate life experiences. Their fun, interactive lessons meet the unique needs of participants of all abilities and backgrounds.
Foster Teen Employment Network is an organization established to connect employers to teens who will shortly age out of the foster care system and are in need of permanent mentors. This connection is meant to provide foster teens with not only the work-related skills that they will need to succeed in the future, but also with mentors who are able to serve as lasting role models.
Westchester Ballet Company is one of the oldest regional, nonprofit youth ballet companies in the United States. Founded in 1950 by celebrated ballerina and choreographer Iris Merrick and located in Ossining, New York, the company is comprised of approximately 100 young dancers who are selected each September through open auditions.
Friends of Rye Nature Center is an independent, not-for-profit organization which offers programs to people of all ages and abilities. They encourage conservation, provide environmental education, and support their community’s access to nature.
Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley serves the eight counties of Delaware, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester. The Chapter’s mission is to ensure that every child residing in the Hudson Valley who qualifies for Make-AWish services is granted his or her fondest wish.
Bronx Westchester Area Health Education Center was established in July 2001 and is the first of three New York City AHECs. It serves the entire regional area of the Bronx which has a population of approximately 1.4 million, and the underserved communities of Westchester County which has a population in excess of 900 thousand.
Que Paso Latinx™ was founded by Maria Alfaro in 2020 to address the need for mental health awareness and education among middle and high school students and their families in the Latinx and other communities of color in Yonkers, NY.
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“We are excited to welcome our new nonprofit and business members whose combined expertise and experience will fortify NPW and its mission to strengthen Westchester’s nonprofit sector,” said Jan Fisher, Executive Director of Nonprofit Westchester. “NPW is also proud to partner with Connect One Bank, Hudson Valley Credit Union, Maier Markey & Justic LLP, Mutual of America Financial Group the United Way of Westchester and Putnam and Thompson and Bender as they understand the importance of supporting the critical work our diverse member organizations.”
To learn more about new nonprofit members, business members, and sponsors, visit npwestchester.org.
Westchester County registered voters in the 12th County Legislative District are eligible to cast an early voting ballot. Registered voters will be able to cast their ballot at any of the two designated early voting locations listed below.
Westchester County Early Voting Centers for 12th County Legislative District Special Election Only
• Hastings-On-Hudson Public Library, 7 Maple Avenue, Hastings-On-Hudson, NY 10706
• Greenburgh Town Hall, 177 Hillside Avenue, White Plains, NY 10607 Special Election for the 12th County Legislative District Early Voting Dates and Hours
• S aturday, Feb. 18, 2023 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
• Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
• Monday, Feb. 20, 2023 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.*
• Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 from noon until 8 p.m.
• Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.
• Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023 from noon until 8 p.m.
• Friday, Feb. 24, 2023 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.
• S aturday, Feb. 25, 2023 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
• Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
*Special Holiday hours per NYS Election Law §8-600(4)(c).
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 4-120 of the Election Law, notice is hereby given that a Special Election will be held on February 28, 2023 from 6:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. for registered voters in the County of Westchester for the public offices listed below:
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGON APPEAL BEFORE THE ZONING BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF TUCKAHOE, NEW YORK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS, of the Village of Tuckahoe, will hold a public hearing on WEDNESDAY EVENING, at 7:30PM on March 8, 2023. Application for: Dmitriy Ostashkin. 5 Circle Rd. LLC. Residing at 266 Willett Ave., Apt 2. Port Chester, NY 10573. Who appeals the decision of the Building Inspector, who denied the issuance of a Building permit to: section 5-1.6.3 any buildings the use of which is in conformity with The regulations set forth in this chapter. This property is located at: 5 Circle Rd., Tuckahoe. NY
And is also known as SECTION 38, BLOCK 5, LOT(s) 55. The nature of the application is for the following relief:variance of section 5-1.6.3 . All interested parties are urged to attend this public hearing at which time. They will be afforded the opportunity to express their views and or submit Written communications to the Village Clerk or The Zoning Board of Appeals, 65 Main Street, Tuckahoe, NY 10707.
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NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 12/27/212 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: DMC STRATEGY, LLC, 120 Broad Street, Hawthorne, NY 10532. Notice of Formation of DMC STRATEGY, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity
NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 11/17/2022 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of Dovetail Clique, LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Malik Spence, 616 Lincoln Avenue, Apt. A52, Mount Vernon, NY 1052. Notice of Formation of Dovetail Clique, LLC Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.
Notice of Formation of EMPIRE BUILDERS CONSULTING GROUP LLC. Articles of Organization filed with SSNY on 02/28/19. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Cassandra Patterson, 119 Mt. Vernon Ave, Suite 2065, Mt. Vernon, NY 10550. Purpose: any lawful act or activity.
NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 1/16/2023 Office location: Westchester County.SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 822 Commerce Street, Box #37, Thornwood, NY 10594-0037. Notice of Formation of Fully Care LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.
NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 01/01/2023 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Thomas G. Adari, 1556 Nepperhan Ave, Yonkers, New York 10703. Notice of Formation of GWA Jewelers LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.
NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 10/23/2022 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Mansa J. Gory, 21 Rich Ave, Apt 4L, Mount Vernon NY 10550. Notice of Formation of Ice Cold Enterprise LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.
Notice of Formation of Jessica Fountas Marriage and Family Therapy, PLLC. Art. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 01/18/2023. Office: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: PLLC, 37 Hyatt Rd, Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510. Purpose: marriage and family therapy.
NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 1/10/23. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 441 Central Park Ave #114 Scarsdale, NY 10583. Notice of Formation of Jones Manifestations LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.
NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 1/26/23 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: United States Corporation Agents, Inc. 7104 13th Avenue, Ste. 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Notice of Formation of Kim L Glickman, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.
NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 1/3/2023. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Kimberly Jenkins-Grant 12 Pratt Street, New Rochelle, NY, 10801. Notice of Formation of Kingdom Building Management LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.
MEGNANIMOUS LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 02/03/23. 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, 669 Main St #2010, New Rochelle, NY 10801. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 10/12/22 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Robert Mulvena 25 Nautilus Place suite B New Rochelle, NY 10805 Notice of Formation of Nautilus Enterprises, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.
Notice of Formation of The Outdoors Contained LLC. Art. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/17/2023. Office: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: PO Box 506, Rye, NY 10580. Purpose: any lawful act or activity.
NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 1/31/2023 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Salvador Jr., Caisip RN. 35 S Hillside Ave, Elmsford NY 10523 Notice of Formation of SJC SNF Consulting LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.
NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 1/18/23. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 54 Harding Parkway MT. Vernon NY 10552. Notice of Formation of SMITVILLE LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.
Transcendent Processing LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 1/27/23. Office: Westchester County. Zen Business Inc. designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Zen Business Inc. at 41 State Street, Suite 112, Albany, NY 12207. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 09/08/2022. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 192 Benefield Blvd Peekskill NY 10566. Notice of Formation of The Vega Team LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.
NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 12/14/22 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:850 New Burton Road, Suite 201, Dover, DE 19904. Notice of Formation of VT Good Wood LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.
Notice of formation of YPMProduction LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York(SSNY) on 01/06/2023. Location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent for service of process on LLC. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: 101 Central Pkwy, Mount Vernon, NY 10552. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
at the Town of Eastchester Town Hall, 40 Mill road, Eastchester New York, in the court room/auditorium on the application of Mr. Sokol Kodra for Architectural Review related to additions and alterations affecting the premises known as Section 64.G, Block 3, Lot 18 on the Tax map of the town of Eastchester, New York know as 120 Lake Shore Drive, Eastchester NY 10709
NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 2/8/2023 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The Limited Liability Company, 228 Park Ave S #734734, New York, NY 10003. Notice of Formation of GrayNol Partners LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.
NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 1/13/2023 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Gal Segall, 5 Elizabeth Ct. Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510. Notice of Formation of InspiredArtNY LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.
NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 02/13/2023 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Alison Cohen, 491 South Barry Avenue, Mamaroneck, New York 10543. Notice of Formation of Transforme LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held in Village Hall, 65 Main Street, Tuckahoe, NY at 7:00 p.m. on March 6, 2023 to consider a proposed local law increasing the Veteran Property Tax Exemption. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES David Burke. Village Administrator
Dated, Tuckahoe, NY. Friday, February 24, 2023
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was that beating a league opponent three times in one calendar year is a tall order for all but the most dominant teams.
There’s not too many things better than proving your doubters wrong. In fact, the only thing that might surpass that feeling is doing so in the biggest possible moment. That’s exactly what Rye Neck did this week in the Class B boys basketball playoffs, something that serves as a terrific example of why—when it comes to high school athletics—nothing can beat playoff time.
Coming into No. 4-seeded Rye Neck’s Tuesday showdown with No. 5 Briarcliff, it seemed as those–despite the respective seedings— some pundits weren’t giving the Panthers much of a chance against the Bears.
The reasoning for some of those prognostications remains somewhat unclear; the Panthers had twice beaten Briarcliff during the regular season, so perhaps the thinking
It wouldn’t matter to Rye Neck, however, as they not only handled Briarcliff on Tuesday, they throttled their opponents en route to a one-sided 56-23 victory that sends them to the semifinals at the Westchester County Center.
Performances like the Panthers’—which saw them more than double their opponent’s point total—can be a huge confidence builder come playoff time, and the importance of something like that can’t be overstated. You begin to believe you can play with anyone, which is a good thing for Rye Neck as it’s drawn top-seeded Valhalla—a team with just one loss on the year—as it’s Feb. 27 opponent.
Sure the Panthers will be underdogs in the semifinals, but they’ve got something cooking.
To call Rye Neck a “Cinderella Team” would be a bit of a misno-
mer. As a No. 4 seed, the Panthers have played well enough all year to be in consideration for a Class B crown. But making a run to the County Center isn’t an every-year occurrence for the Panthers, who last reached that venue in 2014. Regardless of the terms you want to use, playoff runs—improbable or not—are built on momentum; on one win, one possession or one shot that leads players and fans alike to believe that something larger is going on.
But the Panthers aren’t the only team in our area looking to make a run. If their neighbors in Rye want to play under the bright lights of the County Center, they’ll have to go through top-dog Somers. If Mamaroneck wants to win a title, they’ll—most likely—have to beat two tough league foes in Scarsdale in Mount Vernon. Topping the Raiders on Feb. 24? That would be a good start to their own story.
For fans and writers, these next few days will see new narratives crafted as we march towards the
finals in hockey and basketball. I’m sure we haven’t seen the last upset, the last great finish, or the last jaw-dropping moment. The student-athletes are dialed
in for sure. And as a spectator, I am too.
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• Jake Kessner led Rye with 16 points
• Frankie Provenzale had 13 for Eastchester
By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor
The Rye Garnets might not have been happy with their first-round draw, but it didn’t stop them from taking care of business on Saturday afternoon. On Feb. 18, the No. 4 seed Garnets took on No. 5-seeded league foe Eastchester in the Class A playoffs, the third meeting between the two teams in the last three weeks. When the dust had settled, it was Rye who came away with the victory, topping the visitors 55-41 to advance to the quarterfinal round.
Rye head coach John Aguilar said that any time two league rivals square off in the postseason, the stakes are ultimately raised. The Eagles and Garnets split two games this year and Aguilar said his team needed a little extra boost to author a second win on Saturday.
“We didn’t want to play
[Eastchester], quite frankly; this is our third game with them in 16 days and the kids are really familiar with each other’s tendencies,” said Rye coach John Aguilar. “So we had to put a wrinkle in, just something to throw them off a little bit because they’re a good team and we felt like we were evenly matched coming in.”
That wrinkle came in the form of a defensive realignment proposed by assistant coaches AJ Thompson and Bart DiNardo, which served to effectively shut down the Eagles in the second half, as the Garnets allowed just four points in the third quarter as they pulled away with the lead.
“We know they could shoot, we know they’re
quick,” said Andrew Carroll, who scored eight points on the day—all of which came in the fourth quarter. “We’re really familiar with them so we just had to execute.”
The Garnets were led by a 16-point, 10-rebound game from Jake Kessner, while Eastchester was paced by senior point guard Frankie Provenzale, who finished with
13. Next up for the Garnets is a Class A large-school quarterfinal matchup with top-seeded Somers. Rye will take on the Tuskers on Thursday, Feb. 23 in a game that Aguilar admits will be a stiff test for his club. Somers has posted an 19-2 record on the year and played Rye on Jan. 24, when they were able to
escape with a a 63-57 win over the Garnets.
“They’re a great team,” said Aguilar. “We’re going to prepare, we’re going to look for our guys to push each other in practice, and that’s how we’re going to get ready for them.”
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