October 7, 2022

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Recent major storms cause concern in Westchester

The two devastating hurricanes that recently caused destruction from the Caribbean to Canada’s Atlantic coast are reminders of the dangers that severe weather can bring during hurricane season, County Executive George Latimer said.

Latimer urged residents to review their emergency plans, stock up on critical supplies and stay prepared in case severe weather strikes Westchester.

years, many of our homeown ers suffered significant property damage and power outages for an extended period of time. Mother Nature is hard to predict, but it can give us peace of mind to be prepared.”

Commissioner Richard G. Wish nie of the Department of Emergen cy Services said hurricane season runs June 1 through Dec. 1.

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“Hurricane Fiona caused enormous damage around the Caribbean, including in Turks and Caicos and Bermuda. It devastated the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, which had yet to fully recover from a hurricane five years ago. Fiona even brought her wrath all the way to the Canadian Maritimes, “he said. “Then came Hurricane Ian, which devastated much of Florida, causing loss of life and leaving mil lions without power. The fury of the storms we are experiencing cannot be under estimated.”

The Afghan Women’s Circle raises women’s confidence

Two nonprofits, Westchester Jewish Coalition for Immigration, Inc., WJCI, and Elena’s Light Incorporation, are join ing forces to herald an “Afghan Women’s Circle” initiative. This 5-week, biweekly, 90-minute support group serves as a safe and confidential cultural space for conver sations relevant to the empowerment and personal growth of Afghan women who have recently arrived in the United States. The collaborative group will take place at JCC Mid-Westchester.

Weekly topics at the circle will include motherhood, language acquisi tion, employment, socialization, cultural competence, women’s health, financial literacy, the driver’s license application process, women’s rights, and other tools to help them transition and adjust to the cultural bridge of American life. The common goal of each weekly topic is to provide a sense of independence and resilience while advancing their under standing and practice of empowerment — sentiments Elena’s Light staff are hoping will be strengthened by the addition of a mentor for each participant once regular group meetings have ended. These

mentors are conscious of each woman’s situation and will cater their support services as much.

In the United States, Afghan women frequently lack the resources and self-confidence to address or overcome language and cultural barriers. They endure gender discrimination and hold in trauma in unhealthy, private ways, never allowed to come up for air. Additional ly, they commonly lack knowledge of opportunities available to them and their families. They need companionship, men torship, guidance, psychological support, language and literacy skills, access to education, and information about their options. The Afghan Women’s Circle was created to address these issues.

Founded by Fereshteh Ganjavi, a refugee, Elena’s Light embodies a mission to engineer brighter futures for refugee women and children. The staffers there accomplish this through consistent engagement with families, offering En glish tutoring, healthcare navigation, legal advocacy, covid relief, and other support. In collaboration with partners across the region. Elena’s Light is also helping to

build a long-term support network for the newest members of the community.

WJCI is a non-partisan, volun teer-run, and led organization dedicated to helping all immigrants. In early 2022, WJCI partnered with UJA-Federation of New York and The Shapiro Foundation to help 15 local resettlement groups resettle Afghan refugees, effectively aiding nearly 100 Afghan refugees to come off army bases around the country.

“WJCI is honored to be working alongside Elena’s Light on this project. We look forward to seeing the results and hope that the women reap its rewards for years to come,” said Holly Rosen Fink, President, and co-Founder of WJCI.

Funding for this program was provid ed by UJA-Federation of NY. WJCI and Elena’s Light are grateful to the following local businesses sponsoring the Afghan Women’s Circle: Hash-O-Nash and Fez Turkish Meze in Mamaroneck.

For more information about Elena’s Light’s programs and how to get involved, please visit www.elenaslight.org. For more information about WJCI, go to info@wjci. org or their website at www.wjci.org.

Latimer also noted that last year’s hurricane season was a par ticularly tragic one in Westchester.

“In 2021, five Westchester res idents lost their lives as a result of severe flooding from a major storm. These tragic incidents are remind er to all of us of the need to stay informed and remain prepared.”

Latimer said the county’s Office of Emergency Management was monitoring the remnants of Ian, which has been downgraded from a hurricane but continues to cause flooding along portions of the East Coast.

County emergency responders recommend residents set aside several days’ worth of non-per ishable food, water and medicine, and keep other critical supplies on hand like flashlights and batteries in case they are stuck in their homes without power. Residents should also have a “go-bag” ready in case they are asked to evacuate on short notice during an emergency.

Latimer continued, “In recent

He recommends that residents create an emergency preparedness kit that includes:

• Gallon of water per person per day

• Three-day supply of canned, packaged or other shelf-stable, ready-to-eat food foods that can be stored include ready-to-eat canned meats and fish, protein or fruit bars, dry cereal and granola, peanut butter, nuts, crack ers and canned fruit or juice

• Manual can opener and eating utensils

• Flashlights and batteries

• First aid kit

• Battery-powered or hand-crank radio.

Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler said ahead of any major storm, residents should make a list of their medications, charge their cellphones and laptops, and fill their vehicle gas tanks, too. It is also a good idea to have some masks, wipes and hand sanitizer in a go-bag. Residents with oil tanks at home should top off their tanks and tighten the cap to prevent spills. Above-ground tanks should also be strapped to a secure fixture to prevent tipping in case of flooding.

Amler said food and generator safety are essential during and after any power outage or emergency.

Wishnie said families should also consider what additional preparations to make for people with special needs or who care for the elderly, infants or pets. Fam ily members also should plan for how they will communicate if local phone service is not available or is overwhelmed by high demand.

Tommy Broderick looks for a shot during Rye’s Sept. 30 game against Harrison. Broderick scored twice to lead the Garnets to a come-from-behind victory. For story, see page 16. Photo/Mike Smith

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Latimer promotes flu vaccine and COVID booster

Flu season is officially upon us, and to encourage Westchester County’s residents to stay healthy and safe, County Executive George Latimer will roll up his sleeves and get a flu shot and the bivalent COVID booster at the Health Department Clinic in White Plains. Latimer will be joined by Board of Health President Dr. Robert Baker, who will also receive his flu shot and COVID booster.

The Westchester County Health Department will offer both the flu vaccine and COVID-19 bivalent booster by appointment. every Monday and Friday in October from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 134 Court St. in White Plains. The clinic is closed for the holiday on Monday, Oct. 10.

“As we have seen since over the past two years, COVID-19 infection rates tend to rise during the fall and winter months, and the same goes for trans mission of the flu,” Latimer said. “We should all be taking careful precautions to prevent the spread of COVID and the flu, and getting your vaccines will help us do that. It is strongly recommended to get both the bivalent COVID booster and the flu shot at the same time, to better protect yourself from both illnesses.”

“Combining vaccines is safe, and it is much more convenient to schedule both at the same time,” said Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler. “Children often receive multiple shots at once, and you are much less likely to skip a vaccine if both are given

together. Vaccines for flu and COVID-19 offer the best protection we have to fight these diseases, so the sooner you get vaccinated, the better.”

Go to www.westchestergov.com/health to book your vaccine visit. Flu shots are available for anyone age three and older, and high-dose flu vaccine is available for people ages 65 and older. Children may receive a COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as they get a flu shot on Friday morn ings this month. Bivalent COVID-19 boosters are available for adults and children ages 12 and up who received their most recent COVID-19 vaccine at least two months ago.

The County Health Department is on track to provide up to 2,000 flu vaccines this fall. Flu shots are available for a fee from many area pharmacists and medical offices.

“We look to how flu behaves in the southern hemisphere for clues as to how our flu season will shape up,” Amler said. “Australia just had its worst flu season in five years, and it started two months earlier than usual. Australian children and teens had the highest rates of flu among all age groups. We want to avoid a twin-demic, so please schedule both flu vaccines for everyone six months and older and COVID-19 boosters for everyone eligible as soon as possible. Vaccination protects you and it protects those around you who are more vulnerable to flu complications, such as infants too young to be

vaccinated, seniors and people with chronic health conditions.”

In the U.S. flu activity is usually highest between December and February, but can last into May. One flu vaccine now provides protection all season long and can prevent illness or reduce the severity of flu symptoms. The vaccine becomes fully effective after about two weeks.

Amler said anyone who does get a respiratory

infection should consider COVID/influenza testing. To avoid spreading germs to others, it is recommend ed that residents wear a mask; cough or sneeze into their elbow; wash their hands frequently with soap and water; stay home until 24 hours after their fever subsides to avoid spreading germs; clean surfaces they touch frequently, such as doorknobs, water faucets, refrigerator handles and telephones; and get plenty of rest.

Westchester County Executive George Latimer receives the COVID-19 vaccine in 2021.

Phoenix Theatre & Arts Company to premiere original Halloween musical

& SPECTRES: Haunting Tales of Halloween,” presented by the Phoenix Theatre and Arts Company, is a brand new, completely original production. The repertory-style show is comprised of two separate one-acts that are performed by the same cast of actors, and was written, composed, and directed by Mike Stanton, a resident of Wappingers Falls, New York. Performances begin Oct. 28. For tickets and more information, visit the PTAC website at PhoenixTheatreArtsCo.com.

The Phoenix Theatre and Arts Company picked a difficult time to open its doors—during the height of the pandemic, when theaters were struggling and many were unable to perform at all. The company, known affectionately as PTAC, launched in Sep tember 2020. Now, just two years later, PTAC is flourishing as they prepare to present a brand new, completely original show this Halloween!

Act one, “spooks,” is a comical musical murder mystery, filled with zany characters attending a Hal loween party in 1964. A pair of serial killers, dubbed by the media as “Spooks” due to their mysterious and ghostly Halloween murders, intend to use the party as the culmination of their decade-long killing spree. The murderous duo are ready to make their final kill and complete their plan… when the host is stabbed to death by someone else! To complete their plan, Spooks must clear their names and solve the unexpected murder - before any of the other peculiar guests discover their true identities.

Act two, “SPECTRES,” is a dramatic play that is part ghost-hunters, part exorcism, and all exciting. When a supposed spirit makes its presence known in a long-empty home, the owner calls in all sorts of “experts” to make contact. As long-hidden secrets come to light and the paranormal comes out to

play, will anyone - dead or alive—escape the night unscathed?

Playwright Mike Stanton, a relative newcomer to the stage, caught the theatre bug when auditioned for PTAC’s first MainStage production—Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest, performed in August 2021 in Peekskill, New York. His sister, Gina Stanton, is one of PTAC’s co-founders.

“Mike is the most creative person I know,” she says, “and this show is a testament to that. I couldn’t be more proud of him, or of this production! I can’t wait for people to see it and love it as much as we all do.”

But Mike is no stranger to the artistic side of things. He currently works as a software developer, but also pursues many creative endeavors, includ ing graphic design, painting, and game design. And because he doesn’t come from a traditional theatrical background, his approach to things is unique. Need a gun to fire onstage? Mike builds a prop that has a computer mouse built into it and programs it to make a sound and lighting effect when the actor pulls the trigger. Want lamps to go and and off, seemingly of their own ghostly volition? Mike creates and programs software to run a lighting package for smart bulbs. “There’s a lot of technical elements here that you don’t normally see in a community theatre performance,” says PTAC’s resident stage manager

Laura Braun

But why these stories? Is it just to tell a Hallow een story? Yes—and no. “spooks & SPECTRES” started as a simple little production with some goofy songs and cute stories. It evolved into a set of stories with real heart, with something to say, all bundled up into an approachable format. The twists are turny and the turns are quite twisted, and I think there’s enough

excitement and surprise to entertain anyone, whether they typically enjoy theatre or not.”

“spooks & SPECTRES” is recommended for ages 12 and up for some implied violence, mildly sugges tive humor, some violence, and a ghostly haunting. Please note that the production will include flashing lights and the sound of gunshots.

The show will premiere at KatonahSPACE, locat ed at 44 Edgemont Road in Katonah. Performances

are scheduled for Friday Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m., Satur day Oct. 29 at 1:30 p.m., Sunday Oct. 30 at 1:30 p.m., Friday Nov. 4 at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday November 5 at 7:30 p.m., with a post-show talkback and Q&A session on Sunday Oct. 30.

For tickets and more information, visit the PTAC website at PhoenixTheatreArtsCo.com. You can also email the company directly at phoenixptac@gmail. com.

Trailside Nature Museum to host Spoktacular Oktoberfest

Calling all ghouls and goblins!

Wear your Halloween costume and visit Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reser vation in Cross River, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2 p.m. for its Spook tacular Oktoberfest. Discounted early-bird tickets go on sale, Monday, Oct. 3, at 12 noon on Eventbrite.

Activities at the event include costume contests for children and adults; fall treats like s’mo res, apple cider and donuts; cotton candy; hayrides; campfire ghost stories; crafts and more. Captain Lawrence will be on site in the designated food and drink area where refreshments will be available for purchase where at tendees can listen to live music.

Westchester County Executive George Latimer said, “Halloween is a fun holiday not only for kids, but for adults, too. I’m thrilled the County is able to offer an event where families and adults can celebrate Halloween and the fall season.”

Commissioner of the West

chester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conser vation, Kathy O’Connor said, “Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation has a history of folklore and is one of the most beautiful places in the County to experience the fall season.”

Early bird tickets go on sale, Monday, Oct. 3, 12 noon, and are available through Friday, Oct. 7 and are $20 per person ages 3+. This ticket provides entry to all activities and the food and drink section. Beginning Sat urday, Oct. 8, these tickets are $25. Pumpkin carving is $15. Tickets to the food and drink only area are $15 per person, where refreshments will be available to purchase.

Parking is free; event is rain or shine. For more info or questions, call 864-7322.

Trailside Nature Museum is located at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in Cross River at the junction of Routes 35 and 121 South in Cross River.

Wear your Halloween costume and visit Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in Cross River, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2 p.m. for its Spooktacular Oktoberfest.

ArtsFest 2022 set to kick off in October

An exciting weekend-long celebration of the arts -- will take place in New Rochelle and Pelham from Oct. 20-23. Organized by the non-profit New Rochelle Council on the Arts, NRCA, ArtsFest spotlights the diversity of arts and artists in our community, with open studios, live music and dance, film screenings, pop-up art exhibits, a classic car show focused on design, a spoken word event with the acclaimed READ650, and interactive activities for all ages.

Last year ArtsFest drew hundreds of people to the 36 participating venues, with free art exhibits, demonstrations and performances representing the work of more than 120 artists. Highlights included the ArtsFest Music Festival and ArtsFest Dance Festival as well as the first ArtsFest Artisan Market. This year in addition to those activities NRCA is collaborating with the renowned Copland House to present the world premiere of a new work by composer Steven Snowden, partnering with Bridge Records for a special anniversary concert, and offering a free guided trolley tour of New Rochelle’s exciting street art, the 20 #NRNY Murals. For a complete calendar of events visit www.newrochellearts.org.

Now in its 13th year, ArtsFest 2022 will kick off on Thursday, Oct. 20 with the World Premiere of a new

work by award-winning composer Steven Snowden that celebrates the unique culture and history of “the Queen City on the Sound.”

The concert will feature Westchester’s renowned “house band,” the internationally-acclaimed Music from Copland House ensemble, performing free at the Ossie Davis Theater at the New Rochelle Public Library.

ArtsFest will continue all weekend with a full calendar of art events and activities, from behind-the-scenes tours of working artists’studios -including world renowned 3D artist Charles Fazzino’s Museum Editions studio, where visitors can dabble in interactive arts projects – as well as a visit from ArtsWestchester’s ArtsMobile, a Classic Car Show, a spoken word event curated by READ650, an ArtsFest Dance Festival featuring performances by local companies, and the ArtsFest Music Festival featuring an eclectic group of local musicians playing live at NewRo Parc.

A free concert on Friday night, Oct. 21 will celebrate Bridge Records, a Grammy Award winning label based in New Rochelle; featured Bridge artists are the pianist Steven Beck, playing music by prominent American composers George Walker (the first African American to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music, which he received for his work Lilacs in 1996) and William Bland (aka C. Damon

Also on the menu are art exhibits at the Rotunda Gallery and the New Rochelle Public Library, and “Art in the Gardens,” pop-up exhibits in local gardens. (A collaboration between the New Rochelle Art Association and New Rochelle Healthy Yards, Art in the Gardens will highlight artists work inspired by nature and/or designed to en hance a garden.) There will also be a variety of interactive family-friendly activities, from pumpkin painting at the Hudson Park Children’s Greenhouse and a scavenger hunt sponsored by the New Rochelle Artists Association for painted rocks (with a $50 prize for the person who finds the “golden rock”) to “Pizza with Picasso” at LaRosa Pizzeria, with local artists helping participants create Picasso-inspired portraits.

The ArtsFest steering committee includes NRCA President Theresa Kump Leghorn and NRCA Board members Margaret Chadwick, Barbara Davis, Monica Deane, Selena Evans, Dave Fabris, Charles Fazzino, Beth Feldman, Julie Maner, and Ken Valenti. along with Monica Uhm, Charlotte Mouquin, Scott Seaboldt,

An official ArtsFest calendar will be mailed to city residents and available at venues as well as online at NRCA’s website www.newrochellearts.org. “Designing, printing and mailing the calendar, plus the cost of renting the trollies and other equipment really adds up, so we’re very grateful to the generous sponsors who make ArtsFest possible,” says Leghorn. ArtsFest sponsors so far include ArtsWestchester, Gwendolen Appleyard Trust, New Rochelle IDA, Charles Fazzino, Mill Creek Residential, Alvin & Friends Restaurant, Cappelli, L+M Wilder Balter, New Rochelle Downtown Business Improvement District, RXR, The Standard, Town House and in-kind sponsors AJ’s Burgers and New Rochelle Public Library.

ArtsFest is organized by the New Rochelle Council on the Arts. The mission of NRCA (founded in 1975) is to encourage the study and presentation of the performing and fine arts, and over the years NRCA has sponsored art exhibitions, theatrical productions, dance recitals, film screenings, lectures, spoken word events, concert series and public art. Find out more about NRCA at www.newrochellearts.org.

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Carter). Label President Becky Starobin and A & R Director David Starobin will also speak about the music and artwork on display

Victoria Rolett. Alexi Brock, Lisa Itzkowitz, Kael Littman, Suzanne Nolan, and Catherine White.

WJWW completes final assessment for Rye Lake

Westchester Joint Water Works, WJWW, a nonprofit public benefit corporation responsible for maintaining a drinking water system for up to 100,000 Westchester County residents, has completed the Final Environmental Impact Statement, EIS, for a proposed $138 million drinking water filtration plant to be built in the town/village of Harrison. At its Sept. 28 board meeting, WJWW, as lead agency, deemed the Final EIS to be complete.

The Final EIS was prepared in accordance with the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act, SEQRA. The document incorporates the Draft EIS for the Rye Lake Filtration Plant and responds to comments received following issuance of the Draft EIS in April. Both documents were prepared by WJWW in collaboration with an expert team of envi ronmental engineers, scientists, planners, architects, government agencies and legal specialists.

The Final EIS includes a summary of the project, a timeline of the environmental review process, all substantive comments regarding the project received at the Draft EIS public hearing and during the com ment period, and a response to each comment. The document also contains public hearing transcripts, copies of all written comments received regarding the Draft EIS, as well as technical reports and data refer enced in the responses. The documents are available at www.wjwwfiltration.org.

The Draft EIS identified and examined all poten tial environmental impacts of the proposed project, both positive and negative, and considered project alternatives and potential measures to mitigate any identified negative impacts. The Draft EIS concluded that the proposed project would comply with the land-

use regulations of existing zoning, and that no signif icant adverse environmental impacts were anticipated.

The proposed project calls for the construc tion and operation of a 30-million-gallon per day Dissolved Air Flotation/Filtration, DAFF, plant in the town of Harrison on 13.4 acres of land with access to Purchase Street and directly adjacent to existing water transmission facilities located beneath the Purchase Street right of way. The land, currently owned by Westchester County, is planned to be apportioned from the Westchester County Airport property in exchange for a deed from WJWW for an equivalent 13.4-acre parcel it owns nearby. The exchange will result in no net loss or gain to Westchester County or WJWW.

Completion of the Final EIS is an important step forward in the process aimed at meeting legal obligations for filtration of WJWW’s raw water source at Rye Lake. In accordance with orders issued by New York State Supreme Court and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the plant is mandatory for WJWW’s system to meet surface water treatment requirements including control of harmful levels of disinfection by-products, includ ing haloacetic acids, or HAA5. The filtration plant would have the capacity to filter the maximum day water supply demand of WJWW’s entire water distribution system.

Traces of HAA5 have been detected in the Rye Lake water supply system. HAA5 compounds are a common by-product of the water disinfection process, as they form when chlorine reacts with naturally oc curring organic matter in untreated surface water from the Rye Lake source. Chlorine is the most commonly

used disinfectant among public water suppliers to kill bacteria and viruses that could cause serious illnesses. Filtering the water is a proven treatment to remove organic matter and thereby reduce the formation of HAA5 compounds. Long-term exposure to high levels of HAA5 has been linked to an increased risk for cancer.

“Westchester Joint Water Works has been work ing closely with our team of professionals to ensure a transparent and effective process to complete the assessments and provide responsive analyses now included in these documents, which stand as evidence of our commitment to a thorough environmental re

view of this crucial project,” said Paul Kutzy, WJWW manager. “Our priority is the health and safety of the residents in our member municipalities of Harrison, the Town of Mamaroneck and the Village of Mama roneck, and we understand the urgency to move this project forward to provide safe drinking water to our community.”

Following completion of the Final EIS, there is a statutory 10-day waiting period to allow agencies and the public to review the document. WJWW is then expected to issue its Findings Statement, which is the final step in the SEQRA review. The WJWW Board has a scheduled meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 12.

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An aerial view of where the plant will be sited adjacent to Westchester County Airport.

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NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 9/12/22. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 176 Pinewood Road, Unit 38. Hartsdale, NY 10530. Notice of Formation of RM Visuals Inc. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of SIGN & DATE PLEASE LLC. Articles of Organization filed with SSNY on 09/02/22. Office location: Bronx County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to LEGALINC CORPORATE SERVICES INC., 1967 Wehrle Drive, Suite 1 #086, Buffalo, New York 14221. Purpose: any lawful act or activity.

Notice of Formation of Thomas J. Stone LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 9/7/2022. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Registered Agent Solutions, Inc., 236 Broadway, Menands, New York, 12204. Purpose: any lawful act or activity.

NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 10/31/2021 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:1428 W. Belmont Avenue, Suite 1, Chicago, IL 60657. Notice of Formation of The Whiz Palace LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 09/16/22 Office location: Westchester County.

SSNY is designated as agent of LLC

process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 7 White Plains Rd., Bronxville, NY 10708. Notice of Formation of Doot-Doo LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 09/16/22 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:7 White Plains Rd., Bronxville, NY 10708. Notice of Formation of Outretext Media LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

NY Secretary of State (SSNY) on 7/4/22 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:19 Lee Court, New Rochelle, NY 10805. Notice of Formation of Real Reading Solutions, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

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WESTCHESTER COUNTY CLERK 09/14/2022

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER

HAIG ANSOORIAN, JR.,

No.: 68725-2017

NOTICE OF SALE -against-

SHIRLEY ANSOORIAN, individually and as ADMINISTRATRIX of the ESTATE OF MICHAEL ANSOORIAN, Deceased,

In furtherance of an Interlocutory Judgment directing a sale dated July 12, 2022 and entered in the office of the Clerk of the County of Westchester on July 14, 2022, I, the undersigned, the referee named and said judgment, will sell at public auction, in the Lobby of the Westchester County Courthouse, 111 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, White Plains, New York, 10601 on the 21st day of October, 2022, at 9:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, the premises directed by said judgment to be sold and therein described as follows:

ALL that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, together with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the Town of Mamaroneck, County of Westchester, State of New York, known and distinguished as a portion of Block No. 6 on a certain map entitled “Map of Larchmont Manor situated in the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York” supplemental map subdivision one filed in the office of the Register (now County Clerk, Division of Land Records) of the County of Westchester, State of New York on the 29th day of December, in the year 1873 as Map No. 610 and which tract of land is bounded and further described as follows:

BEGINNING at a point on the northerly side of Helena Avenue distant in a westerly direction 150 feet from a stone monument situated at the intersection of the said northerly side of Helena Avenue with the westerly side of Beach Avenue as laid down on said map; thence running in a NORTHERLY direction 120 feet on a line parallel with the said westerly side of Beach Avenue; thence running in a WESTERLY direction 50 feet on a line parallel with the said northerly side of Helena Avenue; thence running in a SOUTHERLY direction 120 feet on a line parallel with the said westerly side of Beach Avenue to a point on the said northerly side of Helena Avenue distant in a westerly direction 200 feet from the said stone monument situated at the intersection of the said northerly side of Helena Avenue with the said westerly side of Beach Avenue as laid down on said map; thence running in an EASTERLY direction along the said northerly side of Helena Avenue 50 feet to the point or place of beginning.

TOGETHER with the right of way in and over said Helena Avenue and the other roads of Larchmont Manor as laid down and shown on said map and with the right to the use and enjoyment of Larchmont Park.

SAID PREMISES being now known as and by the Street Number 18 Helena Avenue and is identified as Section 7, Block 20, Lot 405 on the tax assessment map of the Village of Larchmont, New York

Subject to restrictions of record.

During the COVID – 19 health emergency, Bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of the sale including but not limited to wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6 feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and any subsequent closing. Should a bitter fail to comply, the Referee may refuse to accept any bid, cancel the closing and hold the bidder in default. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID – 19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale.

Dated: September 12, 2022

Mamaroneck, New York

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Board celebrates Italian-American Heritage Month

On Monday, the Westchester County Board of Legislators held their annual Italian-American Heritage Month cele bration by recognizing Anthony Amiano of Valhalla and Judy Delvecchio Fix of Eastchester for their strong community leadership.

Board Chair Catherine Borgia wel comed virtual and in-person participants alike, with a nod to the significant contri butions of Italian-Americans throughout Westchester County. She reflected on the positive influence of her own Italian heritage, “Italians, especially Italians in America, are all about family, community and cherishing the traditions that bring us close. We celebrate life through a love of food, music, and art, but also value helping our friends and neighbors in need. Our doors are always open with a helping hand extended, as is exemplified by our two honorees this evening.”

Minority Leader Margaret Cunzio presented the first proclamation saying, “Anthony (Amiano) has always been an integral part of the community in Mount Pleasant, and has always given back, even from an early age. Both when he served on the Valhalla School Board, and as a Councilman on the Mt. Pleasant Town board, he was one of the youngest elected officials in New York State.

the people around me, and my communi ty…I hope to continue that legacy for the rest of my life.”

The board declared Oct. 4, 2022 “Anthony Amiano Day” in Westchester County.

Legislator Damon Maher presented the second proclamation saying, “Judy (Fix) has been a driving force in at least ten community organizations and events throughout the years. What I find to be particularly noteworthy is the depth of her commitment to these organizations and their events, and the enthusiasm she shows not just a joiner, but as an inno vator. She was the driving force behind the creation of the Eastchester Alumni Association -- a vital organization for both new and more seasoned graduates -- and the Eastchester 5K Race -- an annual fall event that is wildly popular. I run it every year!

“Judy is always the first to raise her hand whenever help is needed in our community. Whether she and John are up front or behind the scenes, they are there donating their time and resources to countless good causes. I am honored to call her my dear friend, and am proud to see her win this award honoring her good works and our shared heritage.”

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“The family values instilled in him through his heritage, his work ethic, and his commitment to lead by principle make him a very special person, and a great example for the Italian-American community.”

Haig Ansoorian, Jr.

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Amiano accepted the proclamation saying, “Thanks you to Legislator Cunzio and the entire Board for this tremendous honor. My grandparents came here from Afragola in the Naples region of Italy to provide a better life for themselves and their children…and that’s what I really do with my work and community service –help to make a better life for my family,

Fix graciously and succinctly accepted the honor saying, “My great grandparents left Italy and came to the United States to have a better life for their children and grandchildren. My maternal grandparents taught me all about our Ital ian heritage and how important it was to them. Then, my parents taught me about giving back to the community where you live.”

“I love being involved in meaningful projects in Eastchester and Westchester County, and I look forward to continuing to help improve our town and our commu nity for many years to come.”

The board declared Oct. 5, 2022

A tradition unlike any other

rosters, proclamations on social media, everything feels normal.

But this year’s game will be anything but.

There’s always a noticeable electricity in the air when “Game” week rolls around. But this year, that energy is absolutely crack ling.

Out of all the sports I’ve cov ered throughout the years, there’s nothing that quite compares to the lead-up to the Rye-Harrison game. It’s one of those constants, a mainstay of the fall calendar, and something that ties genera tions together unlike anything else I’ve seen.

And on Saturday afternoon, they’ll do it all again.

Harrison will travel to Rye this week for the 95th iteration of “The Game,” and this week has featured all the familiar rhythms of games past. Debates over the competitiveness of the two

For one, I can’t remember a game in the past 15 years that promises to be as much of a tossup as this one is. Harrison—who has found itself on the losing end for most of the contests played this century—is for real this year, a big, physical team with some true playmakers in the backfield, regardless of how the injury to starting quarterback Marco Citro shakes out. The Garnets, on the other hand, might not be as dom inant as they have been in years past, but at 5-0, they’ve found ways to topple the best teams in Section I.

But in recent years, the feeling heading into ‘The Game’ was more “can Harrison keep things close?” This week, it’s a genuine toss-up.

And that’s without bringing the “Big Al” factor into the equation.

Last week, Al Mazzullo, a stal wart on the Huskies’ sidelines for decades, passed away suddenly, a tragic loss that was felt by both communities. Mazzullo was a fix ture at Harrison sporting events— especially the football games— and the town of Harrison rallied together to remember his life last week at an emotional memorial ceremony. Harrison’s football players, who knew Big Al better than most, dedicated their game against Lakeland to the town legend and decimated a Lakeland team that couldn’t contend with the Huskies’ talent or emotion on Sept. 30.

Harrison players have gone on record about authoring the perfect tribute to their greatest supporter, a win over Rye, this weekend. Will that energy put them over the top against the Garnets? Only time will tell.

So this Saturday, get there early. Nugent Stadium will be inundated with supporters from

both sides as well as Section I football fans who are just hoping to see a good football game. And if the first few weeks of the sea son have taught us anything, it’s

that this one is threatening to be an absolute barnburner.

Harrison and Rye square off in 2021. The two teams will play this weekend in the 95th iteration of “The Game.” Photo/Mike Smith

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Rye comes back, topples Harrison

By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor

An early deficit wasn’t enough to sink the Garnets on Friday night, as Rye rallied back from a two-goal hole down best rival Harrison in double-overtime on Sept. 30. For the Garnets, the win served as both a warning and as a unmistakeable sign of what the team is capable of achieving when it is playing focused soccer.

The Garnets found them selves fighting an uphill battle from the start on Friday, as the Huskies were able to use their speed and deft passing to create opportunities on counters in the early goings of the first half. The Huskies’ Taiyo Narusawa made the most of those chances, con necting on assists from Nico Acocella for two goals in the first 20 minutes of play.

But a strong second-half—

led by goals from Tommy Broderick and Jonas van Beurden—helped Rye even things up and send the game to overtime where they would eventually win 3-2 on Broder ick’s second of the night.

“Jonas went up for the header and got that first chance and the ball was just bouncing there,” said Broderick. “And I was able to put it in.”

Broderick admits that Rye wasn’t playing its best soccer in the early goings of the contest and that the team needed to regroup at halftime to get back in the game.

We couldn’t put our heads down; when you give up goals, you just gotta bounce back,” he said. “It’s the first time we’ve been down and had to come back this year, so it’s important that we just

keep focusing on ourselves.”

Broderick also commend ed keeper Kyan Cox who came up big in the overtime periods with a number of acrobatic saves that helped Rye to stay afloat.

“He did an amazing job, and we needed him to do that,” said Broderick. “And I definitely think that we kind of fed off that and got some momentum back.”

With the win—and a subsequent victory over Yonkers the following day— the Garnets improved to 9-3 on the year. Harrison fell to 6-5 and will finish the regular season with a tough stretch of games that sees them take on Yorktown (11-0), Rye and Pelham (7-3) in successive games.

As the Garnets look ahead to remainder of the regular

season campaign, Broderick said, the team has their sights firmly set on a deep playoff push.

“It’s always special getting a win against Harrison, it’s our rivals, it’s an overtime game,” he said. “But now we just have to move on to the next game.”

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Jonas van Beurden battles for possession against Harrison on Sept. 30. The senior had a goal and an assist for the Garnets.

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