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After Isaias, United Westchester issues analysis

New year, same problems

On Dec. 30, NYSPHSAA Executive Director Dr. Robert Zayas tweeted that the organization currently has no timetable set for the restart of high-risk high school sports. That announcement means that many area athletes have no idea when—or if—they’ll be able to compete again. For more, see page 16. Photo/Mike Smith

New York State updates COVID-19 quarantine guidelines Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced on Dec. 30 updated quarantine guidelines for New York which are consistent with the latest Centers for Disease Control guidance. Under the new guidelines, individuals exposed to COVID-19 can end their quarantine after 10 days without a testing requirement as long as no symptoms have been reported during the quarantine period. After day 10 is reached, individuals must continue mon-

itoring for symptoms through day 14 and if any develop, they should immediately self-isolate and contact the local health department or their healthcare provider to report this change and determine if they should seek testing. Individuals should to continue strict adherence to all recommended safe behaviors to stop the spread—wearing masks, socially distancing and avoiding gatherings. “As we approach the New Year and the end of the holiday

season, all New Yorkers must remember one simple truth— celebrating smart stops shutdowns,” Cuomo said. “While the holidays have always been synonymous with socialization, the data shows vast majority of new cases are stemming from private gatherings. I understand not being able to join together with loved ones makes an already trying year, more difficult, but it also means we control our own destiny. New York is leading the nation in quickly

and efficiently administering the vaccine, so if we can continue that progress and the rest of us keep making smart decisions like avoiding gatherings, socially distancing and wearing masks, we will finally reach the light at the end of the tunnel.” For more information, visit https://www.governor. ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-updated-quarantine-guidelines-aligncdc-recommendations. (Submitted)

United Westchester wants Con Edison and NYSEG to improve communication with municipalities, and they want Altice and Verizon to upgrade their infrastructure. These are just two of the 42 recommendations that United Westchester makes for these electric utility and telecommunications companies in the group’s Storm Response Report, in light of Tropical Storm Isaias. Westchester County Executive George Latimer, New York State Assemblywoman Amy Paulin and United Westchester, have released a Storm Response Report with detailed analyses and recommendations to address the failures of the electric utility and telecommunications companies in Westchester. “This effort came together during and after the 2018 weather crisis, known as storms Riley and Quinn, which caused such devastation and power outages in Westchester County,” Latimer said. “The aftermath of those storms created a group of people all across Westchester County getting together to discuss what the problems were that were experienced and what possible solutions can be identified to make sure we have a better relationships with the power and telecommunications organizations in order to provide the proper service during these crises for the residents of our towns, cities, villages and County at large.” Among the other recommendations for Con Edison and NYSEG: • The use of Smart Meters to track customers who are without power, creating a live interactive outage map for public viewing. • A regularly updated and shared list of critical facilities. • An updated map of Con Edison’s grid provided to each municipality. • Better internal communi-

cations in Con Edison between management, field and workers. • The creation of the utility reserve corps. • Better supply and distribution of dry ice. • A ten-year storm hardening plan and implementation. “This report details recommendations which need to be followed in order to effectively address the utility and telecom failings which occurred after Isaias and prior storms that have severely impacted our county in recent years,” Paulin said. “Our service providers know what went wrong. They now need to address the issues and recommendations set forth in the report so that power restoration efforts in Westchester County can be significantly improved.” Among the recommendations for Altice and Verizon: • Improved coordination with electric utility companies during post-storm restoration efforts. • Fixing customer service tools and availability. • Providing municipal officials with operational contacts. • Giving customers credits when they lose access to telecommunications services. • For Altice, upgrading infrastructure and powering network nodes during power outages. On Aug. 4, 2020 Tropical Storm Isaias hit New York with heavy rain, and winds gusting up to 70 miles per hour. The storm left thousands of Westchester residents without power for multiple days and disrupted telephone, cable and internet services—services that are particularly essential due to the COVID-19 pandemic. United Westchester is a group of local, county, and state officials that have worked together since 2018 to implement significant and necessary improvements to storm response efforts STORM continued on page 4

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CPW benefits from Reusable Bag Program able bag program that facilitates community support where shoppers live and work. The program benefits organizations local to each Stop & Shop location. Each month, Stop & Shop contributes money to roughly 400 non-profit organizations throughout the United States. About CPW: Now entering its 72nd year, Cerebral Palsy of Westchester’s mission is to advance the independence, productivity, and full citizenship of people with all developmental disabilities including autism, neurological impairments, intellectual disabilities, epilepsy, and cerebral palsy. Through a comprehensive network of educational programs, residential sites, therapeutic services, employment training, recreation programs and advocacy, the agency helps

thousands of children and adults in Westchester and Fairfield Counties live more productive and satisfying lives. The organization’s motto is: Realizing Tomorrow’s Potential . . . Today! Stop & Shop Port Chester has been serving families for more than 100 years. Starting with fresh produce and hand-trimmed meats to health and beauty care products and household essentials, Stop & Shop has everything you need to put dinner on the table and keep your home running smoothly. For more information on the Stop & Shop Community Bag Program, visit stopandshop.bags4mycause.com For more information about Cerebral Palsy of Westchester, visit cpwestchester.org. (Submitted)

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Cerebral Palsy of Westchester, CPW, has been selected as the January 2021 beneficiary of the Stop & Shop Community Bag Program at the Port Chester Stop & Shop, located at 25 Waterfront Place. During this month, CPW will receive a portion of the sales for every reusable Community Bag purchased. For the entire month of January 2021, Cerebral Palsy of Westchester receives a $1 donation every time a $2.50 reusable Community Bag is purchased at Stop & Shop’s Port Chester location. So, when grocery shopping in Port Chester this month, please visit the Stop & Shop at Waterfront Place, and purchase the reusable Community Bag.The Stop & Shop Community Bag Program, launched in May 2019, is a reus-

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in Westchester County. “As a group we have produced a document that is not simply another call for change but a carefully thought out blue-

print for real measurable improvement in the way utilities prepare for and respond to storm events,” said White Plains Mayor Tom Roach, chair of the United Westchester Storm Hardening Subcommittee. “I would like

to express my appreciation to Assemblywoman Paulin, County Executive Latimer and all of my colleagues for their efforts in moving this forward.” The United Westchester report released today analyses,

makes recommendations and details what has been done todate regarding the widespread outages, communication failures, and emergency response plans of our region’s electric utility and telecommunications

providers in connection with Isaias. The report covers topics including: electric utility and telecommunications provider storm preparedness; the pre-storm steps taken to protect the electric distribution grid and

On Aug. 4, 2020 Tropical Storm Isaias left thousands of Westchester residents without power for multiple days and disrupted telephone, cable and internet services. Just this week, United Westchester issued a 42-recommendation report addressing the failure of the utility companies in the county.

critical telecommunications infrastructure; the reasons for the lengthy post-storm repair, restoration of service and reconnection of customers; the extent of coordination between electric utility and telecommunications providers and municipalities in restoring service; and the reasons for the loss of customer service communication during and after the storm. “Tropical Storm Isaias was unfortunately only the latest in a string of utility underperformance following significant storms dating back at least to Superstorm Sandy, and yet in this report we document both new issues (as with telecommunications utilities) and the potential for improvement (as with NYSEG),” said former state Assemblyman David Buchwald, a former co-chair of United Westchester. “There is no doubt in my mind that United Westchester can make a difference when a utility company is willing to listen to feedback and make fundamental changes to its approach.” The full report can be read here: https://nyassembly.gov/ mem/Amy-Paulin/story/94811. (Submitted)

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Earlier this year, Joe Smith* and his two teenage sons lost everything when a fire consumed their home in Ossining. They quickly moved into temporary housing, but because of the pandemic, they were forced to stay put for six months. In August, they were finally able to move into permanent housing, but didn’t have the resources to furnish their new home. When they first moved in, Mr. Smith said, they slept on sleeping bags and ate their meals while sitting on the floor of the apartment. But once his case manager made him a phone appointment with Furniture Sharehouse, however, he said all that changed. “Furniture Sharehouse helped us with our whole dwelling. We got couches, mirrors, stuff for cooking and basically for our whole apartment,” he said. “If it wasn’t for them, we wouldn’t have anything at all.” *Names have been changed to preserve anonymity. 14,600+ people served since 2007 Since opening its warehouse doors in 2007, Furniture Sharehouse has provided free, donated furniture to economically disadvantaged individuals and families in Westchester County. Based at a hangar at the Westchester County Airport, the nonprofit pairs each client with a volunteer “personal shopper” who helps select furniture that matches each individual’s needs, space limitations and personal taste. Over the past 13 years, the organization has served more than 14,600 individuals, donating more than $4.7 million worth in furniture. Before the pandemic, clients spent about 90 minutes touring the warehouse in-person with their case managers and personal shoppers. From March until mid-June, Furniture Sharehouse suspended operations because of the health crisis. Now that they’re up and running again, they’re leaving no stone unturned to help meet pent-up demand. “Some families have been living without furniture for months

during the pandemic,” said Kate Bialo, founder and executive director of Furniture Sharehouse. “That means it’s all the more urgent for us to work with folks and get furniture out to them as quickly as possible.” Remote appointments offer safety and convenience To accommodate new health guidelines, Furniture Sharehouse’s personal shopping process has gone virtual. Instead of inviting clients to the warehouse to pick out furniture, the nonprofit offers “remote appointments” that are not only safer, but more convenient for clients who work and/or need to stay home to care for children. During an initial 30-minute call, volunteers call the client to confirm their list of needed furniture items and learn about their personal taste and preferences. In the subsequent one-hour appointment, the personal shoppers speak to clients from the warehouse floor, sharing photos of possible options and updating choices based on client feedback. It may lack the personal touch of an on- the-ground experience, but it still gives personal shoppers the opportunity to individualize each set of selections for their clients. “If you’ve got a bunch of kids in the house, you don’t want to send the family a white sofa. If you have a single man, his taste is going to be different than that of an older lady,” said Bialo. “We try to tailor what is being selected for the client to make it as homey as possible for them.” Pre-Covid, clients would also have the chance to tour a “Bonus Area” stocked with household and kitchen items, linens and various kinds of decorations. Since clients can’t personally select these items at the moment, Furniture Sharehouse now offers each client a “Welcome Home Kit” that includes dishes, cutlery, pots and pans, and other helpful home goods. Each client also receives a handmade quilt from Village Squares Quilters, a community partner whose members donate quilts to local families in need. Once the remote selection process is completed, Furniture

Furniture Sharehouse Volunteers selecting furniture for clients by “remote appointments” to keep crew and clients safe.

Sharehouse arranges the delivery as soon as possible, following specific safety protocols to keep clients and moving crew safe Pride in the places we live Marquette Hairston, director of the Peekskill Community Action Program, which is part of the multi-purpose social service organization WestCOP, said it’s been so helpful for her clients to work with an agency that doesn’t just provide furniture, but can furnish every room in an apartment. Not only does Furniture Sharehouse offer a better selection of pieces, she said, the organization also stands out for its responsiveness. Even with the new Covid-era precautions, her clients — like Mr. Smith — indicate that the process is working. “Families can have a sense of pride when they’re getting furniture from Furniture Sharehouse,” she said. “They provide

a sense of quality — for those who are receiving and those who are giving.” And at a moment like this, when our homes have become our everything, a sense of pride in the places we live is more important than ever.

“The families that we’re working with include a lot of single mothers who have children. And, now, maybe their schools aren’t having in-person classes or they’re hybrid. Imagine that without the right furniture — a desk for the kids to sit at or a kitchen table to do homework - everything is just more challenging,” said Bialo. “For senior citizens, it’s the same thing. If you’re in lockdown, you need a comfortable chair to sit on, a TV to watch, a table to eat at. Now that people are stuck at home, it’s even more critical that they have things at home that make their lives as comfortable as possible.” As for Mr. Smith and his sons? “We’re able to sit around the table and eat as a family. Furniture Sharehouse made it possible,” he said. “We even have a plant in the window.” (Submitted)

One of the “Welcome Home” Kits created by Furniture Sharehouse and Rye Presbyterian Church Women’s Association to provide clients with some kitchen essentials and décor items.

Just a few of the beautiful handmade quilts donated for Furniture Sharehouse clients by Village Square Quilters to brighten their homes.

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AROUND TOWN Acivities throughout Rye RYE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Friday, Jan. 8 at 7 p.m. College Admissions Meeting Thursday, Jan. 14 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. 8th to 9th Grade Transition Jan. 18, all day Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day No School Wednesday, Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Board of Education Meeting Wednesday, Jan. 20 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Evening Scheduling 8th Grade Jan. 26 through Jan. 29 RHS Regents Exams

us for an evening of self-expression through paint! No paint-bynumbers, no pressure to be perfect; the workshop will start with a simple still-life and progress from there. Participants will be encouraged to work at their own pace, and in their own style. No experience necessary; if you’ve never picked up a paintbrush, make this the first time! All supplies included. Pre-registration required. Instructor Laura Anechiarico, MAT $55, members receive discount.

Saturday, Jan. 23 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Kids Workshop: Bird Book Sculpture Ages 9-12. Have you ever wondered what to do with an old book? With a pair of scissors and glue, transform it into art! Bring an old book (hardcover or paperback) and sculpt out a phoenix or a bird of your own design. Instructor Richela Fabian Morgan $20 (members receive discount)

Wednesday, Jan. 27 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. RHS Evening Scheduling Meeting

Jan. 25, all day Winter Classes Begin! Jan. 30, all day RAC Member Exhibit Closes

Friday, Jan. 29, all day Quarter 2 Ends-MS & HS

Lets celebrate the art of your creative community. Explore the works for our many members ranging from beginners to professionals.

Friday, Jan. 29, all day Semester 1 Ends Jan. 18, all day Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day No School

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Jan. 18, all day RAC Closed: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Thursday, Jan. 21 from 6:15 p.m. to 9 p.m. Loosen Up and Paint: BYOB Night Out! Ages 21 and over. BYOB and join

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Saturday, Jan. 9 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Family Yoga Workshop Have you ever heard of the ancient practice of yoga? Did you know that moving your body in certain ways can relax you? Jen from Mellow The Mind Yoga is going to get your family moving and connecting with one another during this playful and dynamic class. Through partner poses games mindful movement activities and simple breath techniques families will leave this class feeling joyful and energized! This workshop is good for the whole family but recommended ages are 4-10. Spots are limited. Please note that all New York State mandated health and safety precautions will be followed including social distancing mask requirements, and increased and rigorous cleaning.

Saturday, Jan. 16 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Comics & Cartoons

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Thursday, Jan. 28 at 9:15 a.m. General RMS PO Meeting

Thursday, Jan. 7 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Art Installation Removal

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Wednesday, Jan. 6 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Cooking with Kids! Ravioli Lasagna Are you in need of some food inspiration? Get the whole family involved in the kitchen with this kid-friendly cooking program! Gather together with a handful of simple ingredients and get ready to create a tasty snack together with children’s librarian Ms. Lisa. Every week we will post a new recipe and meet on Zoom to learn how to cook it!. Adults must be present in the event to supervise their children. Register with an email you check regularly to receive the secure link to the Zoom meeting. [Children] Zoom

Calling all comics fans artists writers and readers! How do your favorite characters and superheroes come to life on the page? In this workshop we will learn how to create our own characters and draw our own stories as comics! Learn some of the basic tools and techniques of cartooning in this family workshop! This workshop is recommended for ages 5 and up with a caregiver. Spots are limited.

Saturday, Jan. 2 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Storybook Dance Workshop Do you ever wish you could jump into your favorite storybooks? Do you love to dance and express yourself? The Storybook Dance program combines literacy and the love of reading dance and creative expression to our young learners ages 3-5 years old. Each session the dancers will go on an adventure into a storybook and dance their way through the

pages while learning fun creative dance. They explore literature music and dance in a fun and engaging way. Come join us for a magical leap into the classic story Where The Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak. This workshop is good for the whole family but recommended ages are 4-10. Spots are limited.

Saturday, Jan. 30 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Rube Goldberg Machine Workshop Do you love to invent and create new contraptions out of ordinary objects? Do you like to laugh and be silly? In this engineering workshop you will learn all about combining simple machines parts as you design a Rube Goldberg machine. Rube Goldberg was a Pulitzer Prize winning cartoonist born in 1883 whose goal was always to make people laugh. His machines are different from regular chain reaction machines because they incorporate humor. In this workshop you might design a machine to catch a mouse blow up a balloon or maybe even to pour a glass of water! Come join us for some comical and innovative fun. This workshop is for children 7 and up. Spots are limited. Please note that all New York State mandated health and safety precautions will be followed including social distancing mask requirements, and increased and rigorous cleaning.

January 28 All Day Purchase College, SUNY Men’s Volleyball at City College of New York New York, New York

PURCHASE COLLEGE COMMUNITY EVENTS

Tuesday, Jan. 12 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Official VoiceThread Workshop: VoiceThread Basics 2: Groups and Secure Sharing Online

Monday, Jan. 18 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Resident Assistant Information Session Interested in becoming a resident assistant for the 2021-2022 academic year? Attend an information session and learn more about the position and how apply. You will need to attend an information session in order to access the application. Hosted by RA Selection.Online

Tuesday, Jan. 19 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Official VoiceThread Workshop: VoiceThread Basics 3: Moderating comments, private and threaded replies, and copying

Eat local through the winter! We will bring farmers and food makers who spend the summer at our Larchmont, Rye and New Rochelle farmers markets together for the winter in Mamaroneck. Shop for locally grown produce, small batch baked goods, pickles, seafood, meats and more. This year we will be outside the pavilion in Harbor Island Park.

Be smart. Be safe.

CLAY ART CENTER

Friday, Jan. 15 and 29 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Maker Date Clay Class to Learn to Use the Potter’s Wheel

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Jan. 23, all day Purchase College, SUNY Men’s Volleyball at Wilkes University

Wednesday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. Virtual Artist Talk with Kensuke Yamada: Sculptural Conversations

Online

Jan. 21, all day Purchase College, SUNY Men’s Volleyball at Brooklyn College Jan. 23, all day Purchase College, SUNY Men’s Volleyball vs Baruch College

Saturday, Jan. 9, 16 and 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mamaroneck Winter Farmers Market

Thursday, Jan. 28 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Collegiate Alliance for Student Success and Prevention Meeting

Ages 17-plus. $65 per person. One-time class. Grab your “plus one” to unplug with mud and join us for a creative night out! Have fun and get messy as we walk you through the basics of throwing on the potter’s wheel. Create a unique piece of pottery then choose a glaze from our studio selection. Fired and picked up at a later date. Bring a change of clothes or wear something you don’t mind getting dirty. Best of Westchester 2020 Winner “Best Artsy Night Out”. All materials and firing included. Pre-registration is required. One registration per person.Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester, NY 10573

Brooklyn, New York

DOWN TO EARTH FARMERS MARKET

Thursday, Jan. 28 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Professional Staff Council Meeting

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Tuesday, Jan. 26 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Official VoiceThread Workshop: VoiceThread and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Online

Kensuke Yamada: Sculptural Conversations Zoom Webinar.

Community listings for the month of January have been provided courtesy of Burbio. For more information, please visit burbio.com.

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Health Notes

Preemptive

strike? Some supplements might be able to help prevent illness, but doctors say patients should do research “I’m not going to try just anything that I heard about through the grapevine. I’m very, very careful about that,” Pam Maltinsky said of using supplements. [Joshua A. Bickel/Columbus Dispatch] Instead of waiting to fight illnesses after getting sick, Pam Maltinsky tries to head them off before she catches them. Maltinsky, 70, takes supplements to boost her immune system. It’s a method Maltinsky swears by and one she said has become even more important as the coronavirus pandemic rages on. Maltinsky takes a variety of supplements, including an elderberry syrup. Research has shown that elderberry may help decrease inflammation and can help ease cold symptoms. “I’ve always leaned toward holistic medicine,” Maltinsky said. “I started reading about

it and decided there’s nothing much in there that could hurt me.” It’s true that certain vitamins and supplements can benefit a person’s immune system. But consumers need to make sure they know what they’re buying, said Dr. Terri Wilkerson Riddiford, a primary care doctor at Mount Carmel Medical Group in Dublin, Ohio. Some of the most advertised products aren’t necessarily the best ones to use, said Wilkerson Riddiford. Products like Zicam and Emergen-C are some of the most well-known. Supplements face less scru-

tiny than drugs, as they aren’t policed by the Food and Drug Administration. Wilkerson Riddiford said consumers may find that some may have more fillers or preservatives than others. “People are at a heightened level of anxiety because of COVID,” she said. “But you should be careful what you spend your money on.” Certain foods may also help prevent illness, Wilkerson Riddiford said. Pumpkin seeds, for instance, have a high amount of zinc, which is known to help boost the immune system, she said. The most beneficial thing

people can do to prevent falling ill is to wash their hands, get plenty of sleep and abide by COVID-19 recommendations such as wearing masks in public and keeping a safe distance, said Dr. Seuli Brill, a pediatrician and internal medicine doctor at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. While Brill said there’s some benefit to taking vitamins and supplements, they can also cause problems. St. John’s Wort, which has been used to treat a variety of conditions including poor sleep or appetite, can interfere with antidepressants, Brill said. And a supplement called Ginkgo bi-

loba can cause upset stomach or skin irritation. Although supplements aren’t drugs, patients should treat them similarly, Brill said. Anyone looking to try a new vitamin or supplement for any reason should first talk to their doctor. Maltinsky said she’s not one to try something new on a whim that she heard about or saw advertised. “I will research it tremendously,” Maltinsky said of anything new she’s considering. “I’m not going to try just anything that I heard about through the grapevine. I’m very, very careful about that.”

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Doctor’s orders Here’s to a healthy 2021, with resolutions from heart doctors

Deep in their hearts, everyone has to be looking forward to a fresh start in 2021. And who would know better about matters of the heart than a cardiologist? We asked some of the nation’s best about resolutions — what they’re planning for themselves, and what they wish their patients would focus on for a healthy and happy new year. Their advice begins with a reminder that the threat of COVID-19 will not vanish at the stroke of midnight on Dec. 31. “You need to resolve to stay healthy and safe,” said Dr. Ivor Benjamin, director of the Cardiovascular Center and professor of medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. “It’s an ever-present challenge for everyone, independent of where they are.” In California, Dr. Robert Harrington is chair of the department of medicine at Stan-

ford University. He’s making its institutional motto a personal one as the fight against the coronavirus goes on. Stanford Medicine tells its health care workers, researchers, staff and students to be safe, be smart, be kind, Harrington said. “So my personal resolution is that I will work at staying safe through good public health measures of mask-wearing, frequent hand-washing and appropriate social distancing; at staying smart by keeping up to date with the latest news and research on COVID-19; and at staying kind by focusing on our extended community needs. “Here’s hoping that my patients can do the same.” Even as the pandemic is a top health concern, there’s room for thinking beyond it. “The new year is always a good time for patients to reprioritize their health,” said Dr. Fatima Rodriguez, an assistant professor of cardiovas-

cular medicine at Stanford. She’d like patients to focus on healthy eating and scheduling physical activity every day. “There are no quick fixes to optimal cardiovascular health. It takes consistency.” Dr. Rachel M. Bond, system director of women’s heart health at Dignity Health in Arizona, suggests resolving to learn the art of relaxation. “Although stress and anxiety are common — and we’ve had more than our fair share of both in 2020 — chronic stress and anxiety can be dangerous for our heart health.” Anxiety can trigger the release of stress hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline, which can increase heart rate and blood pressure. Women are at higher risk for stress-related heart issues, Bond said. “Finding healthy ways to cope with this is a must,” she said. She suggests meditation, exercise, listening to music, conversing with family or friends or even seeking pro-

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Dr. Rachel M. Bond, system director of women’s heart health at Dignity Health in Arizona

fessional help. Relaxation was on Rodriguez’s mind with her personal resolutions. She’s aiming to take time to disconnect from devices – “no email, no cellphones, no social media. I’d also love to prioritize time for reading non-medical literature and journaling.” Bond said she isn’t traditionally a resolution-maker. “I usually try to shy away from making yearly resolutions, as if I fail to stick to them, I feel an extreme level of guilt.” To that point, Benjamin said it’s important to make resolutions that are realistic. For example, he’d like to lower his handicap in golf. “But it’s kind of hard to do that when I live in Wisconsin and there’s still snow on the ground for the next four to five months.” For patients looking to make healthy changes, Benjamin offers this simple advice yearround: “I am looking for prog-

ress, and not perfection.” For example, instead of setting out to run a marathon, a good resolution for adults might be to follow the federal recommendation to get at least 150 minutes of brisk exercise every week. “I tell my patients walk 30 minutes a day and take a day or two off for good measure. Just do the math, and you’re going to get there.” He and Bond both looked inward with some of their personal goals. Benjamin hopes he can spend more time in the present, “so that I can be a catalyst and, hopefully, a positive force for everything that’s around me.” And Bond said “with 2020 being a year for the history books — and a chapter I am eager to close,” she’s focused on gratitude. “What 2020 has taught me is that life-altering triumphs, no matter how great or small, should be celebrated, as who knows what tomorrow may bring.”

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Legal Notices NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 10/13/20. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 255 Huguenot St. Apt 618, New Rochelle. NY 10801. Notice of Formation of EV Creative Ventures LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 11/19/20. Office location: Westchester County. David Frank Fair is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:17 Interlaken Drive, Eastchester, NY 10709. Notice of Formation of Ethos Properties, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NOTICE OF FORMATION of Jamape LLC. Articles or Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on November 23, 2020. Office Location. Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to Luis Liriano, 137 Vineyard Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10703 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 11/24/20 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 Lorraine Place, Harrison, NY 10528. Notice of Formation of 639 Labs, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 11/25/2020 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:560 Fenimore Road, Suite 2, Mamaroneck, New York 10542. Notice of Formation of 8 Woodlawn Ave LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 11/30/20. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 47 Clinton Avenue, Rye, NY 10580. Notice of Formation of Free Peach Enterprises LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 10/15/20. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 40 Memorial Hwy. Apt. 35L, New Rochelle. NY 10805. Notice of Formation of S&K Mackenzie Consulting, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 11/25/2020 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:560 Fenimore Road, Suite 2, Mamaroneck, New York 10542. Notice of Formation of SDF Holdings LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 11/30/2020 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: John J. Revella, Esq., 16 Church Street, Walden, New York 12586. Notice of Formation of SDF Properties Holdings LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 07/02/20 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 179 Drake Ave 1L New Rochelle, NY 10805. Notice of Formation Smith-Hunter, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 11/25/2020 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:560 Fenimore Road, Suite 2, Mamaroneck, New York 10542. Notice of Formation of SF Rental Holdings LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 11/03/20 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 179 Rockne Road, Yonkers, NY 10701 . Notice of Formation of

Architect Owl PLLC . Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. Formation of Lynx Point Creative LLC filed with the Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/19/2020. Office loc.: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address SSNY shall mail process to Sarah Jane E. Starcher Germani, 1 Chatsworth Ave., #791, Larchmont, NY 10538. Purpose: Any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 9/30/2020. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 42 Pine Street 2R, Yonkers, NY 10701. Notice of Formation of Morgan Trucking LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 12/01/2020 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:46 Thomas Pl, New Rochelle, NY 10801. Notice of Formation of Bautista Photo & Video, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 07/25/19 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:78 Topaz Ln, Monroe CT 06468. Notice of Formation of Golf Lounge WP LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 12.9.2020 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:19 Dorchester Dr. Rye Brook, Ny 10573. Notice of Formation of Angela Rein Nutrition, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 04/28/20 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:103 Sickles Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10801. Notice of Formation of Bruno De Grace Holdings, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. Notice of Formation of EV Creative Ventures LLC. Arts of Org. filed with NY Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 10/13/20. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 255 Huguenot St. Apt 618, New Rochelle. NY 10801. Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 12/1/2020. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Beldock Levine & Hoffman LLP, 99 Park Avenue, PH/26th Floor, NY, NY 10016. Notice of Formation of Share Life, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 11/18/2020 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Kindred Public Relations LLC, 799 Wilmot Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583. Notice of Formation of Kindred Public Relations LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 11/13/20 office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designat-

ed as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Omar Ramírez 4312 Newkirk Avenue North Bergen, New Jersey 07047 Notice of formation of A & O Men’s Grooming LLC. Arts of Org. Filed with purpose: Any lawful Activity. Under LLC Law NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 11/04/20. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 22 Deane Place., Larchmont. NY 10538. Notice of Formation of Safe & Clean Service, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 6/19/2020 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:392 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains NY 10605. Notice of Formation of Hair Hause, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 09/10/2020 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:17 Fifth Ave Apt 16,Pelham,NY 10803. Notice of Formation of Vukadinovic & M’s LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 10/29/20 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 150 Warburton Ave Yonkers NY 10701. Notice of Formation of EZ NATURAL PRODUCTS LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Notice is hereby given that SEALED PROPOSALS for: RFB #20/21-21: MOBILE AIR CLEANERS will be received until 2:00 PM on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at the District Offices of the Harrison Central School District located at 50 Union Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528, 914630-3015, where the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids will be received at the security desk within the building vestibule building between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM only. The bid opening will be livestreamed and accessible for public viewing. Interested parties MUST request an invitation to the livestream no later than noon on the day of the bid opening. Requests must be made to 914-630-3015; requestors must include their name and the name of the firm being represented. For precautionary reasons, bidders and other members of the public will not be admitted to the physical bid opening. Specifications and bid forms may be obtained at www.bidnetdirect.com/new-york beginning Thursday, January 7, 2021. All bid addenda will be transmitted to registered bid holders and posted to www.bidnetdirect.com/new-york. Bids shall be submitted in sealed envelopes bearing the name and address of the bidder on the outside, addressed to: PURCHASING AGENT, HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT and clearly marked on the outside with the bid opening date and “RFB #20/2121: Mobile Air Cleaners”. The Harrison Central School District is not responsible for bids opened prior to the bid opening if bid number and opening date do not appear on the envelope. Bids opened prior to the date and time indicated are invalid. The bidder assumes the risk of any delay in the mail, or in the handling of the mail by employees of the Harrison Central School District, as well as improper hand delivery. Each bidder shall agree to hold his/her bid price for forty-five (45) days after the formal bid opening. The Harrison Central School District reserves the right to waive any informalities in the bids, or to reject all bids, or to accept any bid which in the opinion of the Board will be to their best interest. By order of the Board of Education Gene George, Purchasing Agent Dated: January 7, 2021

NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 12/17/2020 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:20 Secor Pl. Apt 6A, Yonkers NY 10704. Notice of Formation of Elefant Creative LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 12/4/2020. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 215 Maple Avenue, Mamaroneck, NY 10543. Notice of Formation of Keane on Learning, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State(SSNY) on 7/16/2020 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 35 Westminster Ct, New Rochelle, NY 10801. Notice of Formation of Rizo Kicks, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with purpose: any lawful activity. Notice of Formation of 4 Bros LLC Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 09/21/2017. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 38 Walnut Street, New Rochelle, NY 10801. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 05/29/20 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 709 Palmer Ct, Mamaroneck NY 10543, Apt. 2C. Notice of Formation of Touching Money Daily, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

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Open house for potential New York foster parents NAFI New York will hold an online open house Jan. 7 for prospective foster families, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The link to join the online meeting will be posted on the NAFI New York Facebook page the day of the open house. Shawn White, our Home Finding supervisor, will lead the open house with the assistance of Fay Williams of the Wraparound Program. “The open house will wel-

come people who are interested in becoming foster parents and introduce them to NAFI. I will also let them know when the orientations will be and discuss their reasons for this journey,” White said. NAFI New York provides specialized foster care and therapeutic services to youth with mental health and behavioral issues. While a number of these children have developmental disabilities, many are dealing with

the consequences of abuse, neglect and other various traumas. The program uses a wraparound approach to services, with the specially trained foster parents acting as the foundation of the youth’s treatment team. Therapists and case managers work side-by-side with the caregivers to support and provide treatment to the child in care. NAFI currently has foster care homes in Westchester, Albany, Orange and Rockland counties.

The issues and topics that will be covered in the Jan. 7 open house include: Background and the history of NAFI Who is able to be a foster parent The type of parents NAFI is seeking The process of licensing their home Foster parents’ responsibilities The different reasons for placement A snapshot of the youth we serve Why we are therapeutic agency The stipend foster parents receive when a youth is placed in their home

The range of services NAFI provides The next phase for foster parents who are interested in partnering with NAFI NY is an orientation process. Upcoming dates are: Jan. 21 Feb. 16 March 16 April 13 May 17 June 15 The stipend foster parents receive when a youth is placed in their home NAFI New York will hold an online open house Jan. 7 for prospective foster families, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The link to join the online meeting will be posted on the NAFI New York Facebook page the day of the open house. Shawn White, our Home Finding supervisor, will lead the open house with the assistance of Fay Williams of the Wraparound Program. “The open house will wel-

Playing to win LIVE MIKE Mike Smith

The calendar might have officially turned the page on a dreadful, trying year at midnight on Friday, but New York Giants fans found out on Sunday night that 2020 wasn’t quite done with them yet. Having beaten the Cowboys in their regular season finale that afternoon, the Giants’ playoff hopes rested on the outcome of the Sunday Night Football contest between Washington and Philadelphia. If the Eagles won the game, the Giants would snag the NFC title and face Tom Brady’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Wild Card round next weekend. A Washington win, on the other hand, would end Big Blue’s season. But while I—the pessimist that I am—was firmly expecting

Washington to crush my team’s postseason hopes, the manner in which it happened made me absolutely sick to my stomach. With his team trailing 17-14 heading into the fourth quarter of Sunday night’s game, Eagles coach Doug Pederson inexplicably benched starting quarterback Jalen Hurts in order to give “reps” to 27-year-old backup Nate Sudfeld. Sudfeld performed as expected, tossing an interception on his first drive and losing a fumble on a subsequent possession, effectively quashing any hopes of an Eagles’ victory. Pederson, who had teased the idea of playing Sudfeld—who has not taken a snap in an NFL game in two years—told reporters afterwards that he made the move in an attempt to win the game, a laughable statement considering that Hurts, despite a low completion percentage, had been Philadelphia’s lone offensive

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bright spot, accounting for both Eagles’ scores. Pederson was tanking, plain and simple. Now, I understand that the concept of tanking for draft picks is nothing new in the world of professional sports. I know that the higher-ups in sports organizations will make moves to ensure that a team will lose games in order to benefit their draft positions. But rarely have I seen tanking play out in real time or watched as a coach actively tried to cost his team—a team that was playing hard— a chance at a victory. I’m angry about it, and the fact that it cost the Giants a playoff spot is incidental. I can’t possibly fathom how Pederson —if he has a job next year—will ever be able to command the respect of his locker room again. Pederson had already tipped his hand before the game, benching a number of offensive starters—some of whom were

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healthy scratches—but his move to insert Sudfeld was a clear attempt to undermine the efforts of his players who were leaving it all out on the field in the final game of the season. The blowback was swift however, as both Al Michaels and Cris Collinsworth derided Pederson’s “strategy” on the Sunday Night Football broadcast. Countless athletes, sports pundits and fans have chimed in on social media to decry his brazen lack of competitive spirit, calling for the head coach’s firing. I won’t use this column to advocate for anyone to lose his job, but I do hope that this stink stays on Pederson for the rest of his career. And I pray there are fans at MetLife Stadium when he comes to town to take on the Giants next year. Because even if this was ultimately a forgettable season for Big Blue, Sunday night’s shameful display is something that Giants fans are going to remember for a long time to come.

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Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson shamelessly coached his team to a loss on Sunday Night Football’s finale last week. Sports Editor Mike Smith believes he deserves every bit of scorn for his lack of integrity. Photo courtesy Wikipedia.org

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No relief for “ high-risk” sports By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor Monday, Jan. 4 might have marked the official start of the winter sports season for some of New York State’s high school athletes, but a Dec. 30 announcement by the New York State Public High School Athletics Association Executive Director Dr. Robert Zayas dealt a major blow to those student-athletes hoping to participate in basketball or hockey this year. In the face of mounting pressure from students and parents, Zayas confirmed via Twitter last Wednesday that the NYSPHSAA currently has no timetable to allow students to engage in sports deemed to be “high-risk” by state officials. “At this time there is no definitive timeline for authorization of high risk sports to resume competition,” he wrote. “We’ll continue working with state officials & our member schools to determine when it is safe to compete. Low/ moderate [risk] sports can begin as previously authorized by the state.” The coronavirus pandemic has altered the high school sports landscape greatly since last March, leading to the wholesale cancelation of the 2020 spring campaign and forcing low-and-medium risk sports— including soccer and field hockey—to condense its seasons and eliminate all statewide tournaments in the fall. The 2021 winter season—delayed by Section I officials until Jan. 11—will feature a limited slate of offerings as bowling, gymnastics, boys swimming, indoor track and skiing will be permitted to hold competitions, whereas ice hockey, basketball, cheerleading and wrestling will remain sidelined. New York State’s COVID-19 numbers have spiked since September, and the Westchester County Department of Health has announced that there are currently 9,311 active coronavirus cases in the county, as of Jan. 4, but Zayas’ announcement drew ire from those who believe that state health officials are ignoring information from other agencies in the nation.

Neighboring states like Connecticut and New Jersey will both resume indoor high school sports this month. Rye hockey coach Peter Thomas—whose Garnets team may miss out on a chance to defend its Section I title this year— questioned the NYSPHSAA classification of ice hockey as a highrisk activity. The National Federation of State High School Associations, NFHS, which oversees most state associations in the nation including the NYSPHSAA, has classified ice hockey as a medium-risk sport, according to its guidelines. “Why is there no discussion of moving ice hockey back to moderate risk as it was designated by the NFHS?” Thomas said. “There is no logical reason for ice hockey to be considered high risk based on [New York State Department of Health] criteria.” In the standards published on its website, the NFHS deems moderate-risk sports to include those that “involve close, sustained contact, but with protective equipment in place that may reduce the likelihood of respiratory particle transmission between participants or close intermittent contact.” The current winter season is scheduled to run through April. High risk fall sports that were not allowed to compete in October—including football and volleyball—were initially scheduled for “Fall II” that would commence on March 1, although the viability of those seasons is now in question. CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com

Ice hockey teams from New Rochelle and Rye Town/Harrison square off at the Ice Hutch in 2018. The NYSPHSAA currently has no plans to announce when “high-risk” sports including ice hockey and basketball can resume. Photo/Mike Smith

On Dec. 30, NYSPHSAA Executive Director Dr. Robert Zayas tweeted that his organization will not reclassify sports that they have deemed to be “high-risk.”