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AG James secures $1.85B from Navient
Solid start! Reece Dorfman fires a puck on net against John Jay on Jan. 15, 2022. Dorfman scored a goal in the Garnets’ ninth win of the season. For story, see page 16. Photo/Mike Smith
Westchester holds donations for Bronx families impacted by fire Westchester County Executive George Latimer is commending county employees for coming together to donate what they can to help Bronx families impacted by Sunday’s devastating and deadly fire that claimed the lives of 17 people, including eight children. “We are grieving with our brothers and sisters in the Bronx. For years Westchester has had a strong connection to the Bronx and that link is undeniable,” Latimer said. “It is our duty to give back and help our neighbors who
have lost so much. We want to help them heal, rebuild and let them know we are here for them. Our hearts are with the survivors and the families left behind as we share in this loss.” Assistant County Attorney Irma Cosgriff approached the county executive about setting up a donation drive to help the families after hearing of the tragedy. “I had an overwhelming sense of sadness for the individuals and families affected by this tragedy
and wanted to do something to help,” Cosgriff said. “We want to provide an easy and trusted way for County employees’ donations to be most effective. This is about us doing something.” A donation box at Michaelian Office Building at 148 Martine Ave., in White Plains has been set up to receive donations beginning Friday, Jan. 14 through Jan. 21. Employees are asked to place their donations in large transportable plastic bags. The items will be donated to P.S. 85 Great Ex-
pectations School, where many of the children impacted by this fire, attended. Essential items needed include: bottled water, pillows, blankets, non-perishable food, sanitizer, toiletries, feminine hygiene products, pet products, new and unworn clothing (sweatpants, sweatshirts, undershirts, socks, kids and adultsized underwear, kids and adultsized pajamas), diapers and baby items and unused bedding. (Submitted)
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced on Jan. 14, a $1.85 billion agreement with one of the nation’s largest student loan servicers, Navient, after it deceived thousands of student loan borrowers into costly, long term, forbearance plans, causing students to pay more than they should have. A bipartisan coalition of 39 attorneys general negotiated the multistate agreement that cancels $1.7 billion in private student loan debt and recovers $95 million in restitution for thousands of students nationwide. “For too long, Navient contributed to the national student debt crisis by deceptively trapping thousands of students into more debt,” said James. “Today’s billion-dollar agreement will bring relief to thousands of borrowers in New York and across the nation and help them get back on their feet. Navient will no longer be able to line its pockets at the expense of students who are trying to earn a college degree. Student loan servicers that operate through deception and wrongdoing will not be tolerated and will be held accountable by my office.” A multistate investigation into Navient found that, since 2009, the company has been steering struggling student loan borrowers into costly, long-term forbearances instead of counseling them about the benefits of more affordable income-driven repayment plans. The interest that accrued because of Navient’s forbearance steering practices was added to the borrowers’ loan balances, pushing students further in debt. Had the company instead provided borrowers with the help it promised, income-driven repayment plans could have reduced payments to as low as $0 per month, provided interest subsidies, and/or helped attain forgiveness of any remaining balance after 20 to 25 years of
qualifying payments (or 10 years for borrowers qualified under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program). The investigation found that Navient also provided predatory, subprime, private loans to students attending for-profit schools and colleges with low graduation rates, although the company knew that a very high percentage of those borrowers would be unable to repay the loans. Navient allegedly made these risky subprime loans as “an inducement to get schools to use Navient as a preferred lender” for highly profitable federal and “prime” private loans, without regard for borrowers and their families, many of whom it unknowingly ensnared in debts they could never repay. Under the terms of the agreement, Navient will cancel the remaining balance on nearly $1.7 billion in subprime, private student loan balances owed by nearly 66,000 borrowers nationwide. Additionally, a total of $95 million in restitution payments, of about $260 each, will be distributed to approximately 350,000 federal loan borrowers who were placed in certain types of longterm forbearances. Borrowers who will receive restitution or debt cancellation span all generations, as Navient’s harmful conduct impacted everyone from students who enrolled in colleges and universities immediately after high school to mid-career students who dropped out after enrolling in a for-profit school in the early to mid-2000s. Navient will also be forced pay $142.5 million to the states as part of this agreement. New York will specifically receive a total of about $6.8 million in restitution payments for more than 25,000 federal loan borrowers. Additionally, about 4,300 New York borrowers will receive over $110 million in private loan JAMES continued on page 4
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County releases video to promote safe sleeping for infants
The ABCs of Safe Sleep, as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics and others, explains that the safest way for babies to sleep is alone, on their backs and in a crib.
Placing the safety of Westchester County’s children and families at the forefront, County Executive George Latimer has released a new video as part of an ongoing effort aimed at preventing infant deaths due to unsafe sleeping environments. The ABCs of Safe Sleep, as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics and others, explains that the safest way for babies to sleep is alone, on their backs and in a crib. The video was created in partnership with the county Departments of Health, Social Services, Community Mental Health and the Westchester Institute for Hu-
man Development. According to the county Department of Social Services, Westchester County has lost 27 children since 2016 who were in an unsafe sleeping environment, including eight related fatalities in 2021. “We know that babies who sleep on their backs are much less likely to die of SIDS than babies who sleep on their stomachs or sides,” said Dr. Sherlita Amler, county health commissioner.“In addition to placing baby to sleep on his or her back, it is equally important that baby sleep alone in his or her crib. That means no bed sharing with adults or siblings, as well as keeping soft objects and
loose bedding out of baby’s crib to reduce the risk of entrapment, suffocation, or strangulation.” President and CEO of Feeding Westchester Karen C. Erren added, “Educating the community about the health and safety of our children—whether through proper nutrition or safe sleeping habits—is critical to ensure their ability to thrive in the future. We are fortunate to be able to help the County reach thousands of families every day with essential information like ‘The ABCs of Safe Sleep’ initiative through our collaborative and vast network of community partners across the County.” (Submitted)
All parents and caregivers should use the tips listed below to keep your baby safe, and reduce the risk of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death, SUID, as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. The flyer features the Do’s and Don’ts of Safe Sleep, along with an explanation of the ABCs of Safe Sleep: Alone: • Baby should always sleep alone in a crib. • Share the room, not the bed. Baby can share a room with parents, in a separate crib. • Baby should not co-sleep, or share a crib with a sibling or pet. • No blankets, pillows, toys or bumpers. • Dress baby in one more layer of clothing than you for warmth, and use a sleep sack. Back: • Always place baby on his/her back. • No sleeping on side or tummy. • Tummy time is for supervised play time only. • No pillows or wedges in the crib. Crib: • Baby sleeps safety in a separate crib or bassinet. • Use tightly fitted sheets with no blankets. • Never allow baby to sleep on a couch. • No futons, chairs or waterbeds. For more information, please visit https://health.westchestergov.com/safe-sleep
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County, Volunteer New York! partner for vaccine clinic White Plains man sentenced for home invasion Westchester County Executive George Latimer is announcing the county’s partnership with Volunteer New York! to assist in recruiting and training volunteers for the County Center’s vaccine clinic. “As more and more people continue to get vaccinated and boosted, we want to make it easier for them to navigate through the process with trained volunteers,” Latimer said. “Westchester County has always had a strong commitment to volunteerism. We know their purpose and presence will be embraced, and we thank them for stepping up to help keep our community safe.” Volunteer New York! is seeking eligible volunteers ages 18 and over who are willing to work in three to four hour shifts. Volunteers will be assist-
ing with day to day operation of the vaccine clinic from aiding with traffic flow, check-in, appointment making, paperwork and taking temperatures of incoming guests. Bilingual volunteers are also being sought to help facilitate the needs of non-native English language speakers. “COVID-19 vaccine accessibility is vital to the health and resiliency of our community and this partnership is a reminder of the critical support volunteers provide during times of need,” said Executive Director of Volunteer New York! Jeanette Gisbert. “We’re proud to be able to support Westchester County and their leadership efforts.” The county is partnering with Volunteer New York until April 24 and will be providing all recruits with personal protection
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equipment, PPE. All volunteers must be vaccinated and will be required to show proof of vaccination. (Sumitted)
Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Rocah announced the sentencing of a White Plains man who exposed himself to a woman and demanded she perform a sexual act on him after violently forcing himself into her White Plains residence. Derrick Toone, 35, was sentenced on Jan. 13, to 10 years in state prison, with 10 years of post-release supervision on his pleas of guilty to Burglary in the first degree as a Sexually Motivated Felony and Attempted Criminal Sexual Act in the first degree, a felony. Upon his
release from prison, Toone, a second violent felony offender, will be required to register as a sex offender. In a victim impact statement submitted to the court, the victim said: “You are evil and a danger to women, you are a true sexual predator … Today, I’m not standing here just for myself. I’m standing here for all the women that don’t or can’t, because of fear.” On March 10, 2021, at approximately 1 p.m., the victim was entering her apartment when Toone, who was unknown to the victim, approached her
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rowers who are eligible for a restitution payment of approximately $260 will receive a postcard in the mail from the settlement administrator later this spring. Federal loan borrowers who qualify for relief under this agreement do not need to take any action other than updating or creating their studentaid.gov account to ensure the U.S. Department of Education has their current address. Borrowers can learn more about today’s agreement online. Consumers who are confused about or would like to learn more about their student loans can do so at the National Consumer Law Center’s Student Loan Borrowers Assistance Project. Until recently, Navient had a contract to service federal student loans owned by the U.S. Department of Education, including a large portfolio of loans made under the Direct Loan Program and a large portfolio of loans made under the Federal Family Education Loan, FFEL, program. On Oct. 20, 2021, the U.S. Department of Education
debt cancellation. New York state will also receive almost $1.2 million in cash. The agreement also includes conduct reforms that require Navient to explain the benefits of income-driven repayment plans and to offer to estimate income-driven payment amounts before placing borrowers into optional forbearances. Additionally, Navient must train specialists who will advise distressed borrowers concerning alternative repayment options and counsel potentially eligible workers. The conduct reforms imposed by the agreement include prohibitions on compensating customer service agents in a manner that incentivizes them to minimize time spent counseling borrowers. As a result of the agreement, borrowers receiving private loan debt cancellation will receive a notice from Navient, along with refunds of any payments made on the cancelled private loans after June 30, 2021. Federal loan bor-
from behind, placed her into a chokehold and pushed her into her home. Once inside, Toone threatened to kill the victim, exposed himself by dropping his pants and demanded the victim perform oral sex on him. The victim escaped her apartment and called the White Plains Police Department. Toone fled the scene, but was arrested by White Plains police later that day. The case was before Judge Barry Warhit in Westchester County Court, and was prosecuted by Sex Crimes Bureau Chief Wendy Parra. (Sumitted)
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announced the transfer of this contract from Navient to AidVantage, a division of Maximus Federal Services, Inc. However, Navient will continue to service federal student loans made under the FFEL Program that are owned by private lenders, as well as non-federal private student loans. (Sumitted)
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Woman sentenced for attempting to murder New Ro man with a straight razor. Upon arriving at the victim’s home, his home health aide, who was refused entry by Raimo, called the New Rochelle Police Department. The police entered the home after they heard the victim screaming from the bathroom. The victim was transported to Jacobi Hospital in the Bronx, where he underwent two surgeries to reattach the tendons in his arm. The attack resulted in the victim losing all function in his hand. Raimo and the victim married in 2017. The incident happened after Raimo, who was not a citizen of the U.S., and
the victim met with an attorney to prepare for an interview with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services to demonstrate their marriage was legitimate. During the meeting, they were informed that they would have a hard time passing their marriage interview. New Rochelle police arrested Raimo on Feb. 11, 2020, following an investigation. The case was before Judge Barry Warhit in Westchester County Court, and was prosecuted by Special Prosecutions Division Assistant District Attorney Charlotte Gudis. (Sumitted)
Olivia Raimo, who was arrested by New Rochelle police in 2020, was sentenced for using a straight razor to slit the wrist of a New Rochelle senior she married to illegally obtain U.S. citizenship.
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Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Rocah announced that Olivia Raimo was sentenced for using a straight razor to slit the wrist of a New Rochelle senior she married to illegally obtain U.S. citizenship. Raimo, 30, was sentenced on Jan. 13, to 15 years in state prison, with five years of post-release supervision on her plea of guilty to Attempted Murder in the second degree, a felony. On Jan. 24, 2020, while in the victim’s New Rochelle home, Raimo pushed the 74-year-old victim, wedging him between the toilet seat and a wall, and then slit his wrist
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Marla Beth Designs and Mirame drop new activewear collection Marla Beth Enowitz, artist and founder of Marla Beth Designs, is thrilled to announce a new activewear collaboration with Melinda Huff, founder of the lifestyle brand Mirame. The two Westchester designers have teamed up to create Marla Beth Designs x Mirame, a collection of leggings, sports bras, sweatshirts and hair accessories that feature a vibrant drip design in a rainbow of colors. “There is so much movement and personality in my drip art— it’s invigorating to create and, I hope, to look at,” said Enowitz, of Rye Brook. “When I met Melinda, I felt that, together, we could marry the energy of my work with her expertise in clothing design to create a line of activewear that empowers women to look and feel their best.” Enowitz uses color to captivate her audience, creating bold, high-contrast works that sparkle with playful intensity and organic, fluid motion. Her art is featured in some of the most beautiful private homes and businesses in the tri-state area, including The First Bank of Greenwich, The Idea Kitchen and The Spa at The J House—as well as in large-scale public art displays at the Jefferson Valley Mall and Westchester Children’s Museum. Enowitz has also donated art to the Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital for their Contemporary Art Collection. “I am so excited to be working with Marla Beth Designs on this special collection,” said Huff. “Fitness is such an important aspect of my life, but I also recognize it can be hard to take the first step for some. It was important for me to find a collaborator who brought a sense of carefree and made women feel they were dripping in joy.” With its bright colors and bubbly personality, the collection was ignited quickly after a chance encounter between the two at a networking event for the Business Council of Westchester. “We worked back and forth to discuss color choices and
patterns, ultimately settling on Marla’s playful drip design. This line truly is a celebration of both our brands, and the influences that have shaped us along the way,” Huff said. Headquartered in White Plains, Mirame is committed to offering fashion-forward clothes that uplift women of all body types and backgrounds. The brand’s swimwear is manufactured in New York and the activewear is printed in the U.S. “Melinda and I are delighted with how our first collaboration has come to life and we’re not about to slow down now,” said Enowitz. “A new line of sweatshirts and sweatpants is already in the works that will feature my signature dot pattern.” The Marla Beth Designs x Mirame collection is available for purchase on mirameswim.com. (Submitted)
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Rye City & Harrison 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
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1 Landmark Square, Port Chester 11/18/21 $234,000
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1 Sands St., Port Chester 11/22/21 $430,000
110 Stonewall Circle, W. Harrison 11/22/21 $2,550,000
110 Theodore Fremd Ave., Rye 11/18/21 $536,500
120 Old Post Road, Rye 12/6/21 $3,105,000
13 Loch Lane, Rye Brook 12/1/21 $815,000
138 Temple St., Harrison 11/15/21 $450,000
14 James Court, Port Chester 11/19/21 $475,000
15 Jennifer Lane, Rye Brook 12/17/21 $845,000
15 Lakeview Ave., W. Harrison 11/30/21 $999,999.99
15 Primrose Lane, Rye Brook 12/13/21 $1,453,738
151 Apawamis Ave., Rye 12/15/21 $1,450,000
16 Country Ridge Drive, Rye Brook 11/19/21 $1,190,000
17 Overdale Road, Rye 12/20/21 $1,800,000
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New dietary guidelines 5 things nutrition experts want you to know New federal dietary guidelines encourage Americans to focus more on eating healthy throughout life, to be flexible in their eating patterns and to cut down on empty calories. The recommendations — released every five years by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services — are designed to promote nutrition and prevent chronic disease. “The high prevalence of diabetes, cancer and heart disease could be reduced if people ate better,” said Judith Wylie-Rosett, a professor of health promotion and nutrition research at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City. “Chronic diseases are often related to obesity and poor nutritional habits.” Here are five important takeaways from nutrition experts: There’s flexibility The recommendations emphasize that healthy eating comes in many forms and can be adjusted to fit cultural traditions, personal tastes and different budgets. Swapping out red meat, for example, doesn’t mean people have to force down their least-favorite source of protein. “You can go with a plantbased diet or eat seafood, poultry and legumes rather than red meat,” said Penny Kris-Etherton, a distinguished professor of nutrition at Pennsylvania State University in University Park. The new focus on customization based on culture, budget and personal preference is a departure from the guideline’s past one-size-fits-all approach to healthy eating.
Limit empty calories For the first time, the guidelines say children under 2 should completely avoid foods and drinks with added sugars, such as cake, ice cream and fruit drinks. But the guidance for added sugars otherwise remains unchanged, despite a report last summer from the dietary guidelines advisory committee that called for everyone ages 2 and older to cut consumption to 6% of daily calories, down from the currently recommended 10%. Similarly, the guidelines stuck with previous advice on alcohol — no more than two drinks per day for men and one for women in adults who choose to drink. Sugar is often added to a variety of foods where you might not expect it, including bottled spaghetti sauce, ketchup, breads and cereals. It’s important to read nutrition labels and select foods accordingly, Kris-Etherton said. It’s never too late The guidelines for the first time outline recommendations “by life stage, from birth through older adulthood.” For example, babies should exclusively have breast milk for the first six months of life. If breastfeeding isn’t an option, babies should be fed an iron-fortified infant formula. In addition, the guidelines recognize that people 60 and older have slightly different nutritional needs. For instance, vitamin B12 deficiencies are more common in older people, so older adults are urged to eat the recommended amount of protein, a common source of B12, as well as B12-fortified foods.
How do we “make every bite count”?
Follow a healthy dietary pattern at every life stage. It’s never too early or too late to improve food and beverage choices.
Focus on meeting food group needs with nutrientdense foods and beverages, and stay within calorie limits.
Look at big picture Foods are not eaten in isolation but in a wide array of combinations over time – a dietary pattern. The idea, Wylie-Rosett said, is to eat a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables rather than focusing on specific nutrients. For example, beta carotene is a plant pigment and antioxidant found in carrots and other vegetables. “There are over 600 carot-
Customize nutrientdense food and beverage choices to reflect personal preferences, cultural traditions, and budgetary considerations.
Limit foods and beverages higher in added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium, and limit alcoholic beverages.
enoids, but the only one we talk about is beta carotene,” she said. “We’ve created our nutrient guides to avoid deficiencies, (but) what we need to do is focus on optimal health.” To that end, the guidelines recommend people vary their source of protein, fill half their plate with a mix of different fruits and vegetables, select low-fat dairy or soy alternatives, and avoid foods high in sugar, saturated fat
and sodium. Make it count The theme of the 164-page guideline is to “make every bite count.” That means avoiding high-calorie junk foods such as potato chips, cookies and calorie-laden (and nutrient-poor) fast foods in favor of healthier options, Kris-Etherton said. Think whole grains, fruits and vegetables; vegetable oils instead of butter or coconut oil; and low-fat dairy and
leaner proteins. “When you fill up on all the right foods, you don’t want the other foods, because you’re full and satisfied,” Kris-Etherton said. And the benefits multiply, she said. People will likely sleep better, be less stressed and have more energy to exercise. “It just goes on and on,” she said. “Good nutrition really helps with overall well-being.”
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Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 678 Mamaroneck Ave, Apt 3 Mamaroneck, NY. Notice of Formation of M3SM3RIZING Notice of Formation of Woof Tracks LLC. Art. 3MPR3SS LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: Of Org. filed with SSNY on December 3, 2021. any lawful activity. Office Location:Westchester, NY. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 10/8/2021 Office against it may be served. SSNY shall mail pro- location: Westchester County. SSNY is designatcess to: 1376 Midland Ave. #713, Bronxville, NY ed as agent of LLC upon whom process against 10708 Purpose: any lawful purpose. it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:177A E. Main Street, Ste. 257, New Rochelle, NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 12/23/21. Office NY 10801. Notice of Formation of Mooku location: Westchester County. SSNY is designat- Select, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any ed as agent of LLC upon whom process against it lawful activity. may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 1101 Midland Avenue #325, Bronxville, NY 10708. Notice of Formation of NELSON NOTARY, Notice of Formation of FOUNDATIONS FOR LLC. Articles of Organization filed with SSNY GROWTH LLC Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: on 01/13/2022. Office location: Westchester any lawful activity. County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 12/29/2021 Office shall mail process to LEGALINC CORPORATE location: Westchester County. SSNY is designat- SERVICES INC., 1967 Wehrle Drive, Suite 1 ed as agent of LLC upon whom process against it #086, Buffalo, New York 14221. Purpose: any may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 333 lawful act or activity. Mamaroneck Avenue, #378, White Plains, NY 10605. Notice of Formation of Ferrara Consulting NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 9/27/2021 Office Group LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against lawful activity. it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 41 NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 12/24/21 Office Davis Ave, Rye, NY 10580. Notice of Formation location: Westchester County. SSNY is des- of TABEL GROUP LLC. Arts of Org. filed with ignated as agent of LLC upon whom process Purpose: any lawful activity. against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:13Cherry Street, Milford, CT 06460. Notice of Notice is hereby given that a license, number Formation of Dirty Hands LLC (using the fictitious pending for wine, beer, cider, and liquor has been name of dhstoresupport llc). Foreign Application applied for by the Little Mexican Restaurant Inc. of Authority filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. to sell wine, beer, cider, and liquor at retail in a restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage conNotice of Formation of Brightstar Insights LLC. trol Law at 581 Main Street, New Rochelle, NY Art. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) 10801 for on-premise consumption. on 1/3/2022. Office: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 845 Claflin Ave, Mamaroneck, NY 10543. Purpose: any lawful act or activity.
NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 09/08/21 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:4 Sadore lane, apt 2v Yonkers, NY,10710. Notice of Formation of Escobiz LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.
NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 01/10/2022 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 265 N Broadway Apt. 7d, Yonkers, NY 10701. Notice of Formation of Smartpete Tax Services, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.
NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 12/20/19 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:18 Nelson Ave, Harrison, NY 10528. Notice of Formation of Ezytips, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 10/15/2021 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:1599 Post Rd E Westport, CT 06880. Notice of Formation of Kaia Yoga, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.
Notice of Formation of C. Morgan Industries, LLC. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 11/12/21. Offc. Loc: Westchester Cty. SSNY desig. as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 58 Clinton Ave, Rye NY 10580. Purpose: any lawful purpose.
LEGAL NOTICES NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 04/01/21 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., 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 1122. Notice of Formation of Ooze House of Music LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 11/15/21 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:2 Salem Place, Valhalla NY 10595. Notice of Formation of Illumin Outie, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. Notice of formation of 311 Union Ave LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on December 10, 2021. Office located in Westchester. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC at c/o John J. Revella, Esq., 16 Church Street, Walden, NY 12586. Purpose: any lawful purpose. Notice of Formation of Simply Sweet Elements, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 12/13/21. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Simply Sweet Elements, LLC, 1621 Harrison Avenue, Mamaroneck, NY 10543, Purpose: any lawful act or activity.
NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 12/10/2021 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 101 N. Brand Ave., 10th Floor, Glendale, CA 91203. Notice of Formation of Okton Development, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 12/14/2021 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:130 Pelham RD APT 4J New Rochelle NY 10805. Notice of Formation of DRIT Solutions, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 12/16/2021. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 523 Harrison Ave, Peekskill, NY 10566. Notice of Formation of DGI LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 12/21/21. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail pro-
cess to: ITALY IN A JAR, LLC, 120 Broad Street, Hawthorne, NY 10532. Notice of Formation of ITALY IN A JAR, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.
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Notice of Formation of FINZO LLC. Art. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/18/2022. Office: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 69 Lookout Circle, Larchmont, NY 10538. Purpose: any lawful act or activity.
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What’s cooking The fun of random recipes As a young mother during the 1980s, I joined a recipe card club. I wanted to expand my food knowledge and try new and exciting meals. The cards were printed in Holland, Norway and West Germany, no less, and were stored in a large smoky brown plastic case. The first order to begin the collection was 100 or so cards, and each month another packet of 20 to 30 cards would arrive to add to the box. It was the ’80s, and the recipes are full of meats, cheeses and sauces. To be honest, there are some recipes in the box I was wary of trying then — even more so today! My older sister, Connie, who lived next door to me, was the Ethel to my Lucy. Whenever a new package of potential culinary experimentation arrived, we excitedly analyzed each one. About once a month, we would each pick a card or two, go to our respective kitchens and, hours later, have a joint family meal. Granted, a few of these experiments raised a few eyebrows from the husbands and skeptical side-eyes from the kids, but that didn’t damper our enthusiasm. We would hit the jackpot with our choices every now and then, and the recipes would evolve into family favorites. Sadly, my beloved sister passed away in 1995, and, as happens with families, the small children around our dinner tables grew up and now have children of their own. The plastic case, still filled to the brim, has a permanent spot on the top of my refrigerator. I have fond, everlasting memories of my sister and me choosing cards at random and cooking dinner for our unsuspecting families. So I decided to do the same thing with you, my column readers! I’ve chosen a recipe at random for all of us to try. Who knows? This may become your family’s favorite
Glazed Blue Cheese Meatballs • 1 lb. lean ground beef • 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese • 1 tbsp. sliced green onions • 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce • 1/4 tsp. salt • 1/4 tsp. seasoned salt • 1/4 cup butter • 1/2 cup whipping cream • Chopped parsley — Combine beef with blue cheese, onion, Worcestershire sauce, salt and seasoned salt. — Shape into 12 meatballs. — Melt butter in a skillet. — Add meatballs and brown on all sides. — Cover skillet. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes. — Remove meatballs with a slotted spoon and put them in a serving dish. — Add cream to drippings. — Cook over medium to high heat, stirring, for about 2 minutes or until sauce is satiny. — Spoon glaze over meatballs and sprinkle with parsley. — Serve immediately.
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A boring mild card weekend Mike Smith
When it comes to professional sporting events that I look forward to, there are few that can compare to the glory that is the NFL’s Wild Card weekend. Spending two straight days in January stationed in front of a television, gorging on gridiron action and buffalo wings is a tradition I—like many Americans—look forward to each year. This year, however, I found myself unable to muster my usual enthusiasm for football; Sure I’d check in on the games and follow updates on my phone, but I just couldn’t help but feel alarmingly detached from the proceedings. What I want to know is if it speaks more to my own shifting personal preferences or the state of the NFL in general. To be completely fair, I was busy this past weekend. With a host of high school events to cover, I knew that I wouldn’t be
able to devote as much time to the playoff games as I normally would. But on Saturday night, while covering a high school hockey game between Rye and John Jay, I was much more apt to use a break in the action to check in on a meaningless regular season NHL game between the Rangers and Flyers than I was to wonder how the Bills were faring against the Patriots. You could argue that, as a life-long Giants fan, it would be natural to feel a bit of apathy towards NFL action, having been treated to years of positively unwatchable football. But I’ve seen plenty of lousy Giants teams through the years and it’s never really prompted me to tune out during the playoffs. Ultimately, I think it’s just that, overall the NFL just hasn’t been as fun to watch recently. Sure, you’re going to have a handful of primetime classics every season, but those games were few and far between this year. As for competitive playoff football? There just wasn’t much to be found.
Out of the six games this weekend—which includes Monday night’s gross money grab— four were completely unwatchable. The most exciting game out of the bunch was the 49ers 23-17 win over Dallas, a game that was only close because of incredibly sloppy football. What was the major talking point after this slate of games? It wasn’t a dominant performance by a quarterback or a defensive masterpiece; all the conversation centered on how Cowboy coach Mike McCarthy’s recurring issues with clock management once again sunk his team in a big spot. That’s not great for football! And the thing is, I think the NFL realizes they’ve got a problem. Each year, we’re seeing the league employ more and more gimmicks to keep fans engaged. Slime-covered Nickelodeon football programing for younger audiences! The ESPN2 Manning-cast! Inescapable advertisements for Daily Sports Fantasy websites! It sure seems like the NFL is trying to distract us from
The NFL Wild Card round used to be one of Sports Editor Mike Smith’s favorite events of the year. This year, it just elicited a big yawn. Photo courtesy wikipedia.org
a lackluster on-field product with so many bells and whistles. Maybe I’m being too critical of the NFL; eventually the viewership numbers will tell that sto-
ry. But right now, at this moment, I can honestly say that I’m completely apathetic about the remainder of the NFL’s postseason. And I have a sneaking suspi-
cion that I’m not alone.
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Garnets ice Wolves ICE HOCKEY
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RYE 4 JOHN JAY 1 RYR PLAYLAND
1/15/22
Game Notes: • Anabelle Thomas made 27 saves for Rye • Reece Dorfman scored the game’s first goal • Rye has won 9 of its first 10 games By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor The last time the hockey teams from Rye and John Jay shared the ice, the year was 2020 and the Garnets pulled off a miraculous upset to win the Section I crown against the heavily favored Wolves. On Jan. 15, the two teams met again—albeit with less on the line. Once again, Rye emerged victorious, penning a decisive 4-1 victory over the visitors to preserve an undefeat-
ed start to the season. Senior goaltender Anabelle Thomas, who was also in net for the Garnets in their championship win two years ago, said that Rye came into Saturday’s game eager to prove that their 2020 victory over the Wolves was no fluke. “We knew we basically stole it from them in 2020,” said Thomas. “[We knew] they were going to come out hot tonight, so we had to solve them.” Rye started strong, as senior winger Reece Dorfman converted on a penalty shot in the first five minutes to give the Garnets an early 1-0 lead. A few minutes later, however, the Wolves answered back when Scott McDonald found the net for a shorthanded goal. But McDonald’s tally represented the only points the Wolves would muster on the day as Thomas refocused after the early goal to record 27 saves on the night. “I felt responsibility, that one was on me,” said Thomas. “So I knew I just had to play better af-
ter that.” Jackson Leahy gave the Garnets a 2-1 lead in the second period and Rye tacked on two more scores in the third—on goals by Tommy Greenhaw and Dean Kim—to eventually put the game away. Even though penalties proved to be something of a nuisance for the Garnets throughout the contest, head coach Peter Thomas was pleased with his teams’ performance on the penalty kill overall. “Obviously you don’t want to be playing a man down, with guys in the box,” said the head coach. “But I don’t mind us taking a few penalties, especially with the way we showed we can respond.” With the win, the Garnets continued their impressive start to the season, going 9-0-1 over the team’s first 10 games. That record is enough to put Rye atop the Division II leaderboard, but the team will potentially put its perfect season on the line on Jan. 19, after press time, when they host perennial conference powerhouse Pelham (7-2-2). Pelham
Tommy Greenhaw attempts a shot on goal against John Jay. Greenhaw had a goal in Rye’s win.
Anabelle Thomas makes a save against John Jay on Jan. 15, 2022. Thomas had 27 saves in Rye’s 4-1 win over the Wolves.
comes into Wednesday game as one of the top-ranked squads in all of New York State. According to Anabelle Thomas, although the tilt with a Pelham is one the Garnets’ have been eyeing since the beginning of the
season, the team’s senior leaders have taken it upon themselves to ensure that Rye has not lost focus in the lead-up to the game. “We have our biggest test of the season coming up against Pelham, so this was the best way
Jackson Leahy chases down a puck against the Wolves. Photos/Mike Smith
to go into that game,” she said. “But there’s a lot of responsibility on the leaders of this team to make sure we didn’t look past anyone.” CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com