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State adjusts micro-cluster focus zone criteria
PAY ATTENTION The Westchester Department of Emergency Services are providing helpful fire safety tips for county residents this holiday season. For more, see page 6.
Restrictions loosened for gyms, salons in COVID zones Gyms and personal care services such as salons are no longer considered one of the major transmitters of COVID-19, according to the state’s latest public health data. As a result of that, such businesses operating within a COVID-19 micro-cluster Orange Zone can now continue to operate under new restrictions. Gyms and personal care services were originally higher risk environments for viral transmission, but the data shows that the rate of spread has been reduced in businesses that are operating in accordance with the New York State Department of Health’s New York Forward guidance. “We have been setting rules that make sense for everyone, and
it is basically all common sense,” Cuomo said. “We’re also calibrating the risk level of the economic activity to ensure we are respecting public health, while limiting economic disruption to the extent possible. This pandemic has required us to stay nimble from the very beginning and we will continue to follow the data to make smart, informed decisions.” Following the state’s principles of recalibration and balancing public health measures with economic impact, businesses that are within orange zones may operate with additional service restrictions, starting Monday, Dec. 14. Specifically, gyms and fitness centers—which are currently closed in orange zones—will be allowed to operate at 25% capac-
ity, reduced from 33%. Personal care services—for example, salons and barbershops which are also currently closed in orange zones—will be allowed to provide services so long as the employees performing services are tested for COVID-19 on a weekly basis, and obtain a negative test result prior to opening. For gyms, in particular, it has been a trying year after being shuttered in mid-March, and only receiving authorization from Cuomo to resume operations in late August. The lengthy closure was due to the belief that gyms and fitness centers were a high source of COVID-19 spread. Therefore, before gyms were allowed to reopen throughout the state, several new protocols
were put into effect. In order to reopen, gyms and fitness centers were required to restrict capacity to 33%; a mandatory mask requirement, at all times, was put into place; members have to provide contact information when signing in and allow for a mandatory health screening; gym goers must maintain 6-feet of social distancing; water fountains were turned off; gyms that offer classes will be by reservation or appointment only; staff must clean and disinfect equipment after every use; cleaning and disinfecting supplies must also be available to customers; and every gym must have their ventilation system of a certain grade. -Reporting by Christian Falcone
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Friday, Dec. 11, new metrics by which micro-cluster focus zones will be determined to help control COVID-19 spread and protect hospital capacity. Additionally, Cuomo announced new directives to further grow hospital capacity, as well as updated calibrations to business guidelines based on recent Centers for Disease Control, CDC, guidance, advice of public health experts, and data from state’s contact tracing program. Under these calibrated business guidelines, indoor dining in New York City will be suspended on Monday, Dec. 14.“We invested very heavily in doing COVID testing, and we do more testing than any state in the nation. That gives us actual facts that we can base our actions upon,” Cuomo said. “This is not high science we’re applying here—these are common-sense rules. Where the virus is highest, you have to take action. This pandemic has required us to stay nimble from the very beginning and we will continue to follow the data to make smart, informed decisions.” Updated Zone Metrics As New York has grappled with the COVID-19 pandemic, the governor and New York State Department of Health have made it a priority to continuously calibrate the metrics governing re-
strictions to protect public health, without causing undue harm to the economy. Under these updated metrics, micro-cluster zones will now be determined as follows: Red Zone A red zone will be implemented in a region where hospital capacity is within 21 days of reaching 90%, even after the cancellation of elective procedures and a 50% increase in bed capacity in hospitals in the region. Orange Zone A geographic area will be eligible to enter an Orange Zone if it has a 4% positivity rate (7-day average) over the last 10 days and it is located in a region that has reached 85% hospital capacity. Alternatively, a geographic area may also become an Orange Zone if the state Department of Health determines the area or region’s rate of hospital admissions is unacceptably high and a zone designation is appropriate to control the rate of growth. Yellow Zone A geographic area will be eligible to enter a Yellow Zone if it has a 3% positivity rate (7day average) over the past 10 days and is in the top 10% in the state for hospital admissions per capita over the past week and is experiencing week-over-week growth in daily admissions. (Submitted)
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County board approves $1.4 M in federal food aid On Tuesday, Dec.8, the Westchester County Board of Legislators unanimously approved a program that will bring more than $1.4 million in federal relief money to local communities to defray the costs of certain home-nutrition services for seniors, including home delivery of meals, groceries and kitchen supplies. The money comes from the federal Coronovirus Aid, Relief & Economic Security Act, CARES Act, and Families First Coronavirus Response Act, via grants from the New York State Office for Aging. It will be available to communities currently providing services in partnership with the county’s Department of Social Services under the Older Americans Act. “The programs our communities run to provide food aid are lifelines for many seniors,” county Legislator Jose Alvarado, chairman of the board’s Committee on Seniors, Youth and Intergenerational Services, said. “That has become even more true during the pandemic. Today, vulnerable seniors
Westchester County legislators David Tubiolo, left, and Jose Alvarado, right, with members of Yonkers Seniors on the Move. On Dec.8, the county Board of Legislators approved a $1.4 million program to bring federal relief money to local communities to defray the costs of certain home-nutrition services for seniors.
face even greater difficulties doing things like shopping for food, and pandemic-related economic problems have increased hunger and put more stress on service providers and local governments. This federal money will literally be a life saver.” Those communities with programs that are eligible include Cortlandt, Eastchester, Greenburgh, Mamaroneck, Mount Kisco, Mount Pleasant, Mount Vernon, New Castle, New Rochelle, Ossining, Peekskill, Yon-
kers and Yorktown. “Providing for the most basic needs of our most vulnerable seniors is one of the most important responsibilities of government,” said county Legislator David Tubiolo, vice chairman of the Committee on Seniors, Youth and Intergenerational Services. “It is heartening to see what we can do when federal, state, county and local governments work together to provide help that is so sorely needed.” (Submitted)
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dos & don’ts of fire safety during the holidays
Westchester County Executive George Latimer and the county’s Department of Emergency Services, DES, under the leadership of Acting Commissioner Richard Wishnie and Deputy Commissioner Susan Spear, are teaming up to provide helpful fire safety tips for Westchester residents this holiday season. “The professionals here at DES know the ins and outs of fire safety,” Latimer said. “This holiday season while we all may be gathering less—heed their advice, follow these tips and keep your family safe from preventable accidents.” At DES’s fire training facility, Latimer and the DES team will outline some important reminders to help keep your family safe—and demonstrate just what exactly could go wrong. The four main topics covered will include Christmas tree and holiday decoration safety, candle safety, electrical safety and proper use of a fire extinguisher. “The holiday season leads to an increase in these type of fire-related accidents,” Wishnie said. “Westchester’s career and volunteer firefighters are here to keep us all safe, but hopefully never need to use their training on your home thanks to these useful tips.” Christmas Tree & Holiday Decoration Safety Home fire fatalities increase during the winter—and while it is always festive to see holiday decorations, they can increase the risk for a home fire. Here are a few simple tips to keep your holidays safe: • Choose a tree with fresh, green needles that do not fall off when touched • Water your live Christmas tree every day. A dry tree is a fire hazard • Trees too close to a heat source cause 1 in every 4 winter fires • More than 1 in every 4 home Christmas tree fires are caused by electrical problems • More than 2 of every 5 decoration fires happen because decorations are placed too close to a heat source • Make sure you are using the correct lights. Lights are for indoor or outdoor use, but not both • Replace string lights with
worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections • Read manufacturer’s instructions on string lights for the number of light strings to connect (i.e. don’t link more than 3 strings together) • Use clips, not nails, to hang lights so the cords do not get damaged • Choose decorations that are flame resistant or flame retardant • Make sure decorations don’t block windows and doors • Always turn off all decorative lighting before you leave home or going to bed • Test smoke alarms before putting up decorations to ensure they are operational “Don’t let a fire emergency ruin your holiday season,” Spear said. “Be smart, remain vigilant and follow these guidelines.” Luci Labriola-Cuffe, chief of Training Branch, DES Fire Division, said, “Having a fire in your home is devastating any time of the year. We are offering these safety recommendations to help you and your family remain safe this holiday season.” Candle Safety As more than 1/3 of home decoration fires are started by candles, be sure to follow these important tips: • Keep lit candles at least 12 inches away from anything that burns • Keep lit candles away from decorations· Consider using battery-operated flameless candles, which can look, smell and feel like real candles • Place candles in a sturdy candleholder that will not tip over • Keep children and pets away from lit candles· Never leave burning candles alone • Unattended candles are the cause of one in five home candle firesElectrical Safety On average, 5,000 people visit the emergency room each holiday season due to indoor and outdoor electrical decoration mishaps (i.e. falls, cuts, shocks, burns). Here are some electrical safety tips this holiday season: • Inspect electrical decorations for damage before use. Cracked or damaged sockets, loose or bare wires, and loose connections may
cause a serious shock or start a fire • Do not overload electrical outlets. Overloaded electrical outlets and faulty wires are a common cause of holiday fires. Avoid overloading outlets and plug only one high-wattage appliance into each outlet at a time • Never connect more than 3 strings of incandescent lights. More than 3 strings may not only blow a fuse, but can also cause a fire • Protect electrical cords from damage. To avoid shock or fire hazards, cords should never be pinched by furniture, forced into small spaces such as doors windows, placed under rugs, located near heat sources or attached by nails or staples • Turn off, unplug and extinguish all decorations when going to sleep or leaving the houseLastly, and most importantly, know the location, type and purpose of your fire extinguisher. Know how to use the fire extinguisher before an emergency—and if you have to use it—use the PASS method: Pull (the pin), Aim (the nozzle), Squeeze (the handle), Sweep (from side to side). Only use the fire extinguisher on small fires, if the fire doesn’t go out after the use of one extinguisher, exit the home and call 911 immediately. Make sure you have a family exit plan and a have a meeting place outside to ensure all get out of the home safely. (Submitted)
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Friday, Dec. 18 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Maker Date Adult Wheel Clay Class, Friday Nights $65 per person. 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. No experience needed! 20% off through Dec. 26 with code: FALL4CLAY20. All supplies included. Westchester Magazine’s Best of Westchester voted Best Artsy Night Out! Clay Art Center 40 Beech St., Port Chester, NY 10573
Wednesday, Dec. 16 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Virtual Adult Ceramics Workshop No. 2 Due to overwhelming demand a second live Adult Ceramics Workshop is being offered in collaboration with the Clay Art Center. The format will be identical to the first session. Drawing inspiration from Hands & Earth this virtual workshop invites artists of all levels to work with a Clay Art Center teaching artist to create a ceramics lunch set consisting of a small grouping of functional dishes using hand-built clay techniques. Create your own set for everyday use. Upon registration workshop materials will be available for pickup at the KMA. After the workshop participants can drop off their projects at the KMA for firing and then pick up their completed plates at the Museum approximately two weeks later. A full timeline will be provided after registration. $50 KMA or CAC members $60 non-members (cost includes workshop materials). Limited capacity.
Friday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. Virtual Artist Talk with Max Seinfeld: In Pursuit Zoom Webinar. Join former Clay Art Center Artist In Residence
Max Seinfeld as he speaks about the places people and objects that influence the practice of making and the pursuit of asking questions in crafting his work and life. Seinfeld is the director of Sugar Maples Center for Creative Arts in New York and a full time studio artist in South Windsor, Connecticut. He makes one of a kind abstract ceramic sculptures out of porcelain earthenware and non-traditional materials. In 201,4 he received his BFA from the University of Hartford Connecticut and finished his postbaccalaureate studies from the State University of New York at New Paltz in 2015. Following a two-year residency at The Clay Art Center in Port Chester, and an assistantship with Doug Peltzman, Seinfeld continues to assist a number of ceramic workshops at art centers across the country including Arrowmont Peters Valley Haystack and Penland for studio. Max continues to exhibit and teach private lessons workshops nationally as well as internationally.
Saturday, Dec. 19 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Family Wheel Night Ages 9 and up (parent/guardian must also enroll in class). $45 per person. Join us for some family fun in this one-time class for parents kids, tweens or teens interested in learning to use the potter’s wheel. Have fun and bond with your family while receiving a lesson from experienced and dedicated ceramic artists. Beginners are welcome and no previous experience is necessary! Pottery will be available for pick up approximately two weeks after class. All materials and firing included. Pre-registration is required. An adult must participate in the workshop—the tuition fee covers one individual and you must register for each adult and child attending. Adult and child will get their own separate wheels to use.
RYE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Thursday, Dec. 17 from 8:45 a.m. to 10:10 a.m. RMS 7th & 8th Grade Instrumental Concert - Assembly Friday, Dec. 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. RMS 6th Grade Instrumental Concert - Assembly
Dec. 23 through Jan. 1 Winter Recess No school
RYE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Thursday, Dec. 17 from 8:45 a.m. to 10:10 a.m. RMS 7th and 8th Grade Instrumental Concert Assembly
Friday, Dec. 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. RMS 6th Grade Instrumental Concert Assembly
Dec. 23 through Jan. 1 Winter Recess No school
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Friday, Dec. 18 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Parents Night Out Enjoy a night out while we provide a safe and fun environment for the kids! Registration is required; ages 3-5 (must be potty trained).
Dec. 18: Gingerbread Man. Register Ages 6 and up: Located in Child Care Room and includes a light dinner.
Dec. 18: Winter Wonderland. Register: Family: $28/child; Youth: $38/child; Non-Member: $53/child (per event). Questions: lilianagudino@ ryeymca.org.
WESTCHESTER COUNTY PARKS EVENTS
Friday, Dec. 4-Dec. 31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Holiday on the Hill Train Show There will be glad tidings galore at the re-imagined Holiday on the Hill Train Show in the Conservatory. It opens Friday Dec. 4 and runs Thursdays through Sundays—except Dec. 24 and 25—through Dec. 31. Dates, times and tickets are available at LasdonPark. org. Tickets will be sold online only with scheduled viewing times; no tickets will be sold on-site. Tickets are available through Dec. 31. Admissions: $20 per adult; $10 per child; free for ages 2 and under; $15 per senior. Use code Sparkle20 to receive a 50% discount on your ticket purchase. Enjoy the magic of the season as the 2 400-square-foot exhibit space is transformed into a holiday fairyland which includes more than 350 feet of track running four separate layouts of G-scale trains that wind past detailed miniature winter landscapes including the North Pole, New York City landmarks, a Lasdon Park replica and well-known holiday characters! The exhibit features thousands of colorful plants, shrubs, trees and flowers, and the story of Suzie Sparkle will engage children to learn some fun facts about the plants they see during the holiday season and why no two snowflakes are alike! Santa will be on hand at the Main House to bring cheer to the festivities. Visit Santa’s Workshop and Office where he will be hearing wishes from the children. The Garden Shop will be open and selling poinsettias, additional holiday plants, gifts, stocking stuffers and treats. Relax with recorded holiday music while enjoying a quick snack on the Conservatory Plaza. Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial
Monday, Dec. 28 f rom 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. December Vacation Clinics and Fun Club
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Group size is very limited due to safety protocols. Fun Club, Grades K-6: 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.: Activities include games, arts and crafts, STEAM and more in a safe environment. Gymnastics-Full Day: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Fees per day: Family: $87; youth: $99; non-member: $137.
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Artwork sought for Marshlands exhibit Paintings, sculptures, drawings and other artwork created by the public inspired by or created at Marshlands Conservancy, Rye can be submitted to be shown in its annual “A Different Point of View” exhibit by sched-
uling an appointment for dropoff through Sunday, Jan. 24. “The ‘A Different Point of View’ exhibit has been an annual staple at Marshlands Conservancy since the 1980s and it’s great to see that we are able to
keep the tradition going by taking the necessary precautions to ensure the safety of the public,” County Executive George Latimer said. All paintings and drawings must be framed and ready for
hanging. There is a maximum of three submissions per person. All age groups are welcome. Please note that photography is not included in this exhibit. To schedule an appointment for drop off, please call 835-4466. The exhibit opens Sunday, Jan. 31 and will run daily from noon to 4 p.m. through Sun-
day, March 28. New York State COVID-19 guidelines will be in place for safety purposes with four people or one family allowed inside to view at one time. The exhibit is part of the Westchester County Art in Parks program. Marshlands Conservancy is
a Westchester County Park, and is located on Route 1, Boston Post Road, in Rye, just south of the Rye Golf Club. For more information, call Marshlands Conservancy at 835-4466. General information about Westchester County Parks is available at westchestergov.com/parks. (Submitted)
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Health Notes
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Experts worry that this winter will be extra tough for people with mental health issues Zach Singer knows the upcoming winter months are going to be difficult. The 21-year-old senior at Ohio State University has anxiety and depression, which he said has been exacerbated by COVID-19. “I experienced some very low lows,” he said. “Having everything flipped upside down as someone who really relies on control, consistency and does not handle failure well — it was really hard for me to come to terms with the fact that all of this was happening and it was entirely outside of my control.” Mental health experts are worried what this winter will mean for people with anxiety and depression as COVID-19 remains a problem and people are spending a lot of time at home. Depression tends to be worse during the fall and winter months because there is less sunlight and fewer opportunities to go outside and be active, said Dr. K. Luan Phan, chair of the department of psychiatry and behavioral health at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. “We have this double-whammy of the season and the ongoing physical and social distancing that will be a double hit for those vulnerable to depression,” he said. Some of the things people have been doing to help cope
with COVID-19, such as social distancing outside with friends, relies so much on good weather, but the winter will make those things harder. Mental health experts are urging people to exercise, eat healthfully, seek sunlight and get enough sleep during the winter months. Lori Criss, director of Ohio Department of Mental Health
To help combat depression during the COVID-19 pandemic, Zack Singer painted a skateboard. Singer is the president and founder of Mental Health Matters, an organization at Ohio State whose mission is to end the stigma of mental health, and he recommends that people with seasonal affective disorder invest in light therapy. and Addiction Services, is encouraging people to come up with a plan for their mental health and watch out for each other. “Plan for what you are going to do over the colder months,” she said. “A lot of people feel the uncertainty the pandemic has created is very stressful, but if we’re thinking in smaller
chunks of time and just thinking now until the end of the year in small ways.” It’s also important for people to ask for help and be mindful if anxiety and depression increase, Phan said. “Are these feelings getting more and more pervasive? Are these feelings getting in the way of your ability to work at home or be a good parent, be a good spouse or be a good friend? I think when those warning signs come on ... you have to seek help,” Phan said. Singer is the president and founder of Mental Health Matters, an organization whose mission is to end the stigma surrounding mental health. He recommends that people with seasonal affective disorder invest in light therapy. “It’s something that works really well for me,” he said. Light therapy involves using a 10,000 lux lightbox that mimics natural outdoor light, and it’s recommended that people use the lightbox at the same time every day, typically in the morning for about 30 minutes. COVID-19 already has made mental health struggles such as anxiety and depression worse since the start of the pandemic. About 40% of adults in the United States reported struggling with mental health or substance use during late June, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Board approves ambulance deal with WMC On Tuesday, Dec. 8, the county Board of Legislators unanimously approved a new agreement with the Westchester County Health Care Corporation, owner of the Westchester Medical Center, to provide ambulance services to five nearby facilities on the county’s Valhalla campus, including the 149-bed Volunteers of America Grasslands Homeless Shelter. The new arrangement will relieve stress on the local Valhalla Volunteer Ambulance Corps, which has been providing ambulance services to the facilities since a prior agreement with the Medical Center expired years ago. The county will pay $200,000 a year over five years for the new service. The money is a fully reimbursable Medicaid expense, so the contract comes at no net cost
to county taxpayers. Minority Leader Margaret Cunzio, who has been advocating for a new deal, said, “I’d like to thank Department of Social Services Commissioner Kevin McGuire, Deputy Commissioner John Befus and Department of Emergency Services EMS Chief Michael Volk for all their work to get us to this day. This is a wonderful solution for everyone. There were around 350 ambulance calls at the Valhalla campus last year. The Valhalla Volunteer Corps, and Westchester EMS, have done amazing work responding to the need, but for a local volunteer corps, the number of calls to serve these facilities is challenging. With two ambulances on site, Westchester Medical Center is in a unique position to respond to emergencies at the
Valhalla campus, and do so with world-class speed.” The agreement renews a relationship for ambulance services with the Medical Center which had expired nearly a decade ago. The county has been searching for a new contractor so as not to overtax the local volunteer corps, but offers to date from other vendors had proven as much as four times more expensive. The new deal covers ambulance services for the VOA Grasslands Homeless Shelter, the largest facility covered under the contract, as well as, the Children’s Village Sanctuary Shelter, Woodfield Cottage detention center, and the TLP Training Center. It will also cover services at the VOA Valhalla residence, though at the moment that facility is unused. (Submitted)
‘Mr. Dickens Tells a Christmas Carol’
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“Mr. Dickens Tells a Christmas Carol” recreates the famous performance tour by Charles Dickens in 1867 with his classic tale bringing the travails of Ebenezer Scrooge, Bob Cratchit and Tiny Tim alive.
Beginning on Sunday, Dec. 13, M&M Performing Arts Company will present in-person performances of “Mr. Dickens Tells A Christmas Carol” at the Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum in the Bronx. “Mr. Dickens Tells a Christmas Carol” recreates the famous performance tour by Charles Dickens in 1867 with his classic tale bringing the travails of Ebenezer Scrooge, Bob Cratchit
and Tiny Tim alive. Taken from the original script, actor Michael Muldoon, of M & M Performing Arts Company, Inc. plays Charles Dickens and tells the well-loved story in the beautifully decorated double parlors of the mansion meeting the different spirits and characters. A newspaper wrote of Dickens at the time, “He gave to every character a different voice, a different style, a different face.” (Submitted)
This event is appropriate for ages 10 and up. Seating will be limited for social distancing guidelines.
Cost: $40 Performance Dates/Times: Saturday Dec. 19 - 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Sunday Dec. 20 - 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
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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. Notice is hereby given that an order entered by the Supreme Court, Westchester County, on the 16th day of September 2020, bearing Index Number 59766/2020, a copy of which may be examined at the office of the clerk, located at 111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, White Plains, New York 10601 granted me the right to assume the name of Michael Lambert Campbell. The city and state of my present address are New Rochelle, New York; the month and year of my birth are January 1961; the place of my birth is New Rochelle, New York; my present name is Michael Lambert Jackson.
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An unfortunate turn of events LIVE MIKE Mike Smith
What a difference a week makes, huh folks. Just last Monday, I—like many fans of the New York Giants—was on Cloud Nine, crowing about Big Blue’s improbable win over the Seattle Seahawks and what was increasingly looking like a solid chance at securing a playoff berth. Fast forward seven days later, and boy do I feel stupid. All the goodwill built up by a string of good performances was squandered on Sunday, as New York got thoroughly trounced by Arizona, losing 26-7 in what was undoubtedly the team’s worst loss of the year. But the real kicker of this loss wasn’t simply the Giants ineptitude on the field, it was the shame I felt for allowing myself to get sucked into actually believing in this team.
On paper, Sunday’s matchup was something of a perfect storm as it pertained to duping gullible fans such as myself. The Giants defense had been among the league’s best over the last several weeks and they’d be tasked with shutting down a talented quarterback in Kyler Murray who was clearly diminished by a shoulder injury. To add to that, the Giants’ own starting quarterback, Daniel Jones would be returning to action after missing a game due to a strained hamstring. But three Jones fumbles and one lonely touchdown later, it was apparent that we’d been had. We’d allowed a few recent successes to rewrite the narrative of a season and blind us to the fact that, at the end of the day, the Giants weren’t a very good football team to begin with. Not to mention, New York’s path to the playoffs got much narrower given the fact that every other NFC East team came away with victories this
week. Of course, I should be used to a letdown of this magnitude. Being a sports fan means that, sooner or later, your team is going to fall short of expectations, even if those expectations weren’t all that high to begin with. But when you get a glimmer of hope, you have to make the most of that opportunity; even if you know in your heart that the optimism is misplaced. I can tell myself I won’t get fooled again, but I know better. If the Giants win this week and Washington stumbles against Seattle, I’ll be back on the bandwagon, puffing my chest as much as one can about football team with a 6-8 record. Because as bad as things get, there’s always a light at the end of the tunnel for a sports fan. Unless they root for the Jets.
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On Dec. 13, the New York Giants’ win streak came to an end with a dreadful 26-7 loss to the Cardinals. But as disheartening as the loss was, Giant fans aren’t ready to give up hope. Photo courtesy Wikipedia.org
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Winter championships canceled By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor Although the viability of winter high school sports in the area remains uncertain, the New York State Public High School Athletics Association did provide some more clarity on Dec. 11, as the organization officially announced that all state championship contests would be canceled for the winter campaign due to the coronavirus pandemic. The decision was reportedly made after state officials spent several days last week conferring about ways to mitigate risk during the upcoming season. “When examining the feasibility of Winter State Championships, it became apparent that overnight accommodations would create a unique challenge for our member schools,” said Dr. Robert Zayas, NYSPHSAA executive director. “At this time, we must prioritize maximizing student participation without a focus on championship events.” The news comes as little shock to those awaiting further guidance from the NYSPHSAA, however. The organization made a similar decision regarding state tour-
naments in the fall, allowing the governing bodies of individual sections to create their own postseason templates. Section I officials, for example, opted to employ a playoff template that emphasized regional play and limited travel between the various counties in the area. The decision was met with widespread criticism from students-athletes and parents on social media, but some school officials, like former Tuckahoe Athletic Director Austin Goldberg— who currently holds the same position in the Peekskill Central School District—were more optimistic about the new mandate. “Some may think it is bad news, but I believe it gives us the opportunity to think outside the box to make sure we have a season no longer restricted by the State,” he said. “Along with many of my colleagues, we are committed to getting our student-athletes their experience.” But even though the NYSPHSAA announcement was in line with the guidelines for fall sports, there are still questions about which sports will even be played this winter. Currently, state officials are permitting win-
ter sports that have been classified as low-to-medium risk to begin practices on Jan. 4, but those designations have left several traditional athletic offerings on the outside looking in. As of press time, only bowling, gymnastics and indoor track have gotten the greenlight from state officials, while sports including boys and girls basketball, ice hockey, wrestling and cheerleading still must wait for reclassification from the state in order to begin play In a statement released alongside the Dec. 11 announcement regarding winter championships, the NYPHSAA and Zayas clarified that high-risk sports are unlikely to be considered as long as Covid-19 cases continue to rise in the state. “Without authorization for high-risk sports, we had to postpone and will continue to work on receiving authorization once infection & hospitalization rates have decreased,” Zayas said. “Off-season conditioning activities may occur for high-risk sports, however they cannot involve contact as per NYSDOH guidelines.” CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com
On Dec. 11, the NYSPHSAA released a statement regarding the decision to cancel winter championships for the 2020-21 season.
Basketball players from Harrison and Rye square off at the Westchester County Center during the 2019-20 winter season. On Dec. 11, the New York State Public High School Athletics Association announced that no winter championships would be played in 2021. Photo/Mike Smith