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County Police Reform Task Force issues report

Ball is back! Harrison’s Tochi Onwuasoanya drives to the hoop against Sleepy Hollow on Feb. 15. Twenty-four Section I basketball teams played their first games in nearly a year on Monday, as high-risk sports resumed in the area. For story, see page 16. Photo/Mike Smith

Westchester delivers joint legislative package to state On Friday, Feb. 12, Westchester County Executive George Latimer and the county Board of Legislators delivered the 2021 Westchester County Joint State Legislative Package to Westchester’s New York State Assembly and Senate delegation. The package is a list of state actions that the county executive and the board are asking lawmakers in Albany to approve to help county residents and taxpayers. The package includes state measures that will create jobs; improve infrastructure, public health and transportation; and reimburse the county for the cost of state-mandated programs, as well as measures to improve the storm-readiness of local utilities, protect local hospitals, and enhance environmental sustainability. Among the top priorities in the package are:

• Support for the expansion of downstate casino licenses • Release FY2020-21 money previously allocated to Westchester • Fund Indian Point-related emergency operations • Provide funding parity in state transportation aid • Invest in infrastructure projects in Westchester • Oppose shifting costs for aid and incentives for municipalities onto Westchester • Make the Westchester County Property Taxpayer Protection Act Permanent • The package also calls for action by the state on a number of measures including: • Support for the right to counsel in eviction cases • Mandatory notification of Extreme Risk Protection Order information by mental health fa-

cilities to patients and families upon discharge • Requiring hospitals in a municipality of less than 250,000 residents to obtain approval from voters at a mandatory referendum before closing • Approval of the county’s acquisition of the North County Trailway • Study the economic impact of quality childcare and early education programs • Tougher requirements for storm hardening and emergency planning by electric utilities “While the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we live our lives, it is imperative that us in government work together to find solutions to the challenges we all face,” Latimer said. “Contained in this joint package are some of those solutions that we look to implement for the better-

ment of all who call Westchester home. Our New York State delegation has stood with us time and time again and understands the needs we all share. We thank them for their support.” County Democratic Majority Leader MaryJane Shimsky added, “We have worked extremely well over the years with our State delegation in achieving results for the people we all represent. This package gives us a starting point for putting into action laws and regulations that reflect our shared values and make Westchester and New York fairer, better, and more economically and environmentally sustainable.” To read the 2021 Westchester County Joint State Legislative Package visit https://www.westchesterlegislators.com/images/ pdf/2021-joint-state-leg-package. pdf. (Submitted)

Following a historic year shining the light on long standing injustices in our nation, Westchester County Executive George Latimer announced the formation of the Westchester County Police Reform and Reimagining Task Force in early June. After seven months of intensive collaboration his task force is now issuing the report required by Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Executive Order 203. “What we saw this past year, similar to what I lived through as a young man in the 1960s, was a breaking point in our society,” Latimer said. “It is on us in government to now act. It became clearer than ever—following the tragic deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and so many others—that real reform must occur. It also must occur with all stakeholders at the table. I believe this task force has done admirable work toward that goal and I thank them all for their service. The County Department of Public Safety has already instituted multiple policies—such as police body cams—and we will work to do more.” The task force, chaired by prominent Westchester residents Mayo Bartlett and Leroy Frazer, both attorneys, was comprised of county and local law enforcement professionals, clergy representatives, criminal justice and police reform advocates, human rights professionals and public servants to develop a blueprint for new policing strategies and to highlight policies currently in place by the Westchester County Department of Public Safety, WCDPS. The task force formed six working groups: Community Engagement, Qualification & Recruitment, Training and Equipment, Policies & Procedures, and

Accountability and Transparency. Following its extensive work— which included public hearings, countless work sessions and insightful discussion on the serious issues at hand—the task force released a report organized in three main sections: 1) Background and structure of this task force; 2) Reports detailing the work, process, recommendations and overall findings; and 3) a description of the 51 recommendations organized based on the level of government to which they must be referred for action—opportunities for administrative action by the County Executive, recommendations for the county Board of Legislators, and recommendations for action by New York State. “It has been a pleasure working with the members of the Westchester County Task Force,” Bartlett said. “It is my sincere opinion that all of the members of the Task Force were interested in implementing best practices, and strengthening the relationship between police and the community. While I believe we have been successful in identifying areas where WCDPS may improve, we also reached the determination that our work will not be complete following our report. For that reason, it is clear to me that we must continually review models of policing to ensure that law enforcement may properly serve the community.” The 51 recommendations originated from the six working groups created within the Police Reform and Reimagining Task Force. Thirty of the 38 members of the Task Force formally voted on each of these recommendations at their Jan. 12 meeting. REFORM continued on page 8

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Latimer celebrates President’s Day at Miller House

In honor of President’s Day, Westchester County Executive George Latimer highlighted the important work that was done to restore the historic Elijah J. Miller House in North White Plains.

In honor of President’s Day, a federal holiday celebrated each February in tribute to our first U.S. President George Washington, Westchester County Executive George Latimer highlighted the important work that was done to restore the historic Elijah J. Miller House in North White Plains. The Westchester County Parks property, which was renovated in 2019, was the home of Elijah and Ann Miller, and where Washington once stayed during the American Revolution. After spending more than 20 years in disrepair, the site is now an educational center where children and families can visit to explore a piece of our nation’s history. While the property was forced to close due to COVID-19, the county is hopeful for a future, reservation-based reopening with New York State safety guidelines in place. “While we may not be able to gather at the Miller House in person, the meaning behind this

historic home should never be forgotten,” Latimer said. “When we made the commitment to reestablish the Miller House, that decision wasn’t only made because there was a historic building that we wanted to honor. This building tells us all something about who George Washington was when he was here. It tells us the story of the American Spirit, which we should all remember on President’s Day.” “DOLL was honored to be a part of the revival of the historic Miller House, an extraordinary local landmark. A significant place in our American history where Generals Washington, Lee, Gates and others stood fast against British tyranny and fought for Liberty during the American Revolution.,” said Cynthia Kauffman of the Daughters of Liberty’s Legacy, DOLL. DOLL is a New York 501(c) (3) non-profit corporation, founded by two women who are descendants of patriots who fought

for liberty during the American Revolution. DOLL was formed for the purpose of promoting patriotism and preserving history. “The Elijah Miller House is an 18th century farm house used by General George Washington during the Revolutionary War as a headquarters command post,” said John Diaconis, president of the Friends of Miller House. “During the Battle of White Plains, soldiers took shelter under the shade of a 300 year old sycamore that’s preserved on the property.” The 501 (c)(3) Friends of Miller House/Washington’s Headquarters is an organization dedicated to help preserve the historic preservation and its ongoing operations. The Miller House is on the National Register of Historic Places, the New York State Register of Historic Places and the Westchester County Inventory of Historic Places. It’s also a town of North Castle Landmark. (Submitted)

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Snowfalls bring winter sports back to county parks Dig out your skis and dust off your sleds, recent snowstorms and low temperatures have created conditions for winter sports at Westchester County Parks.

“It’s been a few years since we’ve seen so much snow in Westchester,” County Executive George Latimer. “This year you won’t have to travel far for winter

sports, there’s plenty to enjoy right in your own backyard.” Cross-country skiing, sledding and ice skating are available across the park system. However,

all activities are subject to the conditions at the individual parks and visitors must bring their own equipment. Admission and parking are free unless otherwise noted. “Covered in snow, our parks continue to provide Westchester County residents with outlets for

recreation,” said Kathy O’Connor, commissioner of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation. “We encourage you to bundle up and explore another side of our nationally accredited park system.” Winter sports are permitted sevCross-country skiing is allowed at the following parks:

• The North and South County Trailways, Yonkers to Baldwin Place

• Blue Mountain Reservation, Peekskill

• Maple Moor Golf Course, White Plains

Sledding is allowed at the following parks: • Croton Gorge, Cortlandt • Lasdon Park, Somers (8 a.m.- 4 p.m. only) • Tibbetts Brook Park, Yonkers • Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River* • Dunwoodie Golf Course, Yonkers • Sprain Lake Golf Course, Yonkers • Saxon Woods Golf Course, Scarsdale • Mohansic Golf Course, Yorktown Heights

• Marshlands Conservancy, Rye

• Maple Moor Golf Course, White Plains

• The Trails at Merestead, Mount Kisco • Saxon Woods Golf Course, Scarsdale

Ice Skating is allowed at the following parks, visitors are encouraged to call ahead for ice conditions:

• Dunwoodie Golf Course, Yonkers

• Blue Mountain Reservation, Peekskill

• Lenoir Preserve, Yonkers

• Mountain Lakes Park, North Salem

• Sprain Lake Golf Course, Yonkers

• Tibbetts Brook Park, Yonkers

• Twin Lakes Park, New Rochelle

• Croton Gorge, Cortlandt • Croton Point Park, Croton-on-Hudson • Kitchawan Preserve, Yorktown • Lasdon Park, Somers (8 a.m.- 4 p.m. only) • Mohansic Golf Course, Yorktown Heights • Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River* • Cranberry Lake Preserve, North White Plains

• Saxon Woods Park, White Plains

Dig out your skis and dust off your sleds, recent snowstorms and low temperatures have created conditions for winter sports at Westchester County Parks.

en days a week during daylight hours. Covid-19 protocols remain in effect at all County parks. Visitors should continue to maintain social distance and wear masks when in the parks. (Submitted) * Parking fees apply

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Westchester-filmed productions

score nominations

Awards season officially kicked off this week with the announcement of nominees for both Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild, SAG, awards. Once again, Westchester County was well-represented, seeing seven award nominations in top categories going to productions that filmed right here in Westchester. “These nominations highlight our diverse locations and film-friendly climate,” County Executive George Latimer. “The recognition signals the quality of production that’s taking place in Westchester, and represents just a small slice of the success we have had with the film and television industry. Going forward, we’re eager to work with location scouts and managers, producers, directors and designers to help plan successful and safe productions.” Among the celebrated shows is the HBO Max comedy, “The Flight Attendant,” which features actress Kaley Cuoco as the flight attendant whose life unravels after she wakes up in a hotel room next to a dead man, with no memory of what happened. Cuoco and the ensemble cast received Golden Globe and SAG nominations for acting. The show was also nominated in the Golden Globe category, “Best

Series, Musical or Comedy.” Several scenes were filmed in Westchester, including the Motel 6 in Elmsford, The Galleria in White Plains, and at a private residence on Buckout Road in West Harrison. This year’s nominees also include the Amazon drama, “Hunters,” starring the legendary Al Pacino, which follows a band of Nazi hunters in 1977 New York City. Pacino earned a Golden Globe nomination for “Best Actor in a TV drama” for his starring role in the show. The production filmed at Untermeyer Gardens in Yonkers and in the village of Ossining, which stood in for Paraguay for the opening scene in the fifth episode. Ramy Youssef, who stars in the self-titled Hulu comedy, “Ramy,” earned best acting nods from both the Hollywood Foreign Press (Golden Globes) and the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA). Now in its second season, the show most recently filmed at the Westchester County Correctional Facility. “Westchester County is attractive to the industry because of our diversity of locations, which offer ample space to spread out and socially distance on set,” said Natasha Caputo, Westchester County director of Tourism

& Film. “We can stand in for any backdrop required, from smalltown scenes and rural landscapes to urban and industrial settings, historic mansions, hospitable hotels, and film-friendly airport and correctional facility.” Notably, several nominees with ties to Westchester received both Golden Globe and SAG nominations, among them Scarsdale native Aaron Sorkin, who received nods for his motion picture, “Trial of the Chicago 7,” and Jason Bateman, born in Rye, who was nominated for “Best Actor in a television series, drama,” for his work in “Ozark.” “It’s not only a joy to see Westchester’s landscapes featured in award-winning productions, it’s also good to know that the activity brings economic benefit,” Latimer said. “The nominations represent just a small slice of the success we have had with the film and television industry, which generated $45 million in economic impact in 2019. Film is an important economic driver in Westchester and it will be important to our recovery in 2021.” The 78th annual Golden Globe Awards will air live on Feb. 28 starting at 8 p.m. on NBC; this year’s SAG Awards will air live Sunday, April 4 at 9 p.m. simulcast on TNT and TBS. (Submitted)

Golden Globe Nominees Best musical comedy series Flight Attendant Best Actress in a TV series, comedy or musical Kaley Cuoco - Flight Attendant Best actor in a TV series, drama Al Pacino – Hunters Best actor in a TV series, comedy or musical Ramy Youssef - Ramy

SAG Nominees Ensemble in a Comedy Series The Flight Attendant Female Actor in a Comedy Series Kaley Cuoco – The Flight Attendant Male Actor in a Comedy Series Ramy Youssef – Ramy

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Rye Neck students earn awards in writing competition

Rye Neck High School students Michaela Alsiadi, Catherine Sykes and Naomi Young were recognized with awards at the prestigious 2021 Hudson-to-Housatonic Writing Region Scholastic Art & Writing Awards competition. Alsiadi, a sophomore, earned an honorable mention for her short story, “Death is Knocking at My Door,” which details a young woman who goes through the stages of grief surrounding her own death; Sykes, a sophomore, earned an honorable men-

tion for her humor piece and Young, a senior, earned a Silver Key for her short story, “Carnaval,” which explores the delicate psychological balance of its gifted narrator. “What makes these young women successful writers is not just their creativity, but their work ethic,” teacher Melinda Merkel said. “They all pursue their love of writing outside of the four walls of the classroom and understand that good writing is a function of effort and care, of sculpting meaning.”

This year, nearly 1,700 works were submitted to the regional level for consideration by a panel of novelists, editors, teachers, poets, librarians, journalists and other creative professionals. The students’ work was recognized as some of the most outstanding works submitted from among their peers. Presented by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards program identifies students with exceptional artistic and literary talents. (Submitted)

Nonprofit head to step down At Home on the Sound Director Elaine Weingarten has announced her retirement from the organization, effective June 30, 2021. At Home on the Sound is a nonprofit that provides services and programs to enable older adults in Larchmont and Mamaroneck to remain living in their own homes as they age. In a letter to members and supporters, Weingarten wrote, “I have loved being able to participate in the development of an organization offering exceptional services and programs to the Larchmont and Mamaroneck communities...I have learned so much from all of you about healthy aging, growing older with purpose, resilience, and the value of social support. This experience has been most rewarding for me.” At Home on the Sound Board President Teddi Becker said,

“Elaine was the bedrock of the organization’s steady growth. She tapped the generous habits of our community, known for its volunteerism, and made connections for our members’ needs, whether it was a trip to the doctor, a grocery store, or a spirit-boosting salon. When she took on the role of director she was well schooled in social service and became a mentor to At Home’s leaders. Without a playbook, she guided us to the goals of Aging in Place, a concept just emerging on the national scene. As our leaders necessarily changed over the years, Elaine remained the symbol of continuity for over a decade. At Home on the Sound has been blessed with having an experienced director whose expertise, willingness to serve and empathy will be sorely missed.” Weingarten, an Ardsley res-

Elaine Weingarten

ident, has led At Home on the Sound since 2009. The search for her replacement is underway. For more information, visit www.athomeonthesound.org. (Submitted)

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REFORM from page 1

“The recommendations contained in this report represent countless hours of research and hard work by dedicated individuals seeking to bridge the gap between the community and police while maintaining public safety,” Frazier said. “It is my fervent desire that readers will see the excellent policies and procedures that our County police have in place and envision acceptable ways of insuring transparency and accountability.” Among the recommendations: • Reviewing Westchester County Department of Public Safety (WCDPS)’s use of social media, • Making WCDPS’s homepage available in multiple languages. • Design and add a series of questions regarding an officer’s interaction with the community they serve when considering promotions and/ or annual evaluations. • Conduct joint de-escalation (also known as verbal judo) training with the Department of Correction. • WCDPS should explore national accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies’ Advanced Law Enforcement Accreditation Program. • Implement policies to educate the public on police values, principles and operations. • Make non-confidential documents and other data, which will allow the public to assess the fairness of civilian police interactions, readily available to the public. • Enhance officer training— extension of leadership training to second and third line supervisors on an annual basis. • Increase training hours for the county Police Academy’s Basic Training Course for police officers to include one week devoted to procedural justice, cultural diversity and bias related crimes and incidents. • Implement Project ABLE

(Active ‘Bystandership’ for Law Enforcement). • Identify liaison officers at each municipal police department who are trained to respond to hate incidents. • Enhance the county’s already successful Police and Community Together, PACT, community engagement program and make it available as a model for other communities.Establish and open disciplinary process. • Pass county laws to create the Office for Police Accountability to investigate allegations of misconduct by county police officers. • Expand the use of specialized teams to respond to mental health calls countywide and explore additional co-response initiatives.Expanding age range for police officers. • Create and implement a countywide electronic database for mental health behavioral cases and special needs populations. • Establish a shared Body Work Camera database through shared services. • Update Section 273.01(3) of the County Public Safety Law in reference to hate crimes. • DCJS Certification/Licensure overhaul • Provide for legislation requiring municipal indemnification by officers guilty of reckless and willful misconduct. The report will now go to the Board of Legislators for their review and legislative action. In addition, following guidelines from the governor’s Executive Order 203, this plan will be posted for public comment and a final version will incorporate public comments received. Once the plan is adopted by the county board, Latimer will complete the Certification Form and submit the certification and a copy of the plan to the Director of the New York State Division of the Budget on or before April 1. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, meetings were held virtually through WebEx and open to the public. (Submitted)

Members of the Task Force

Hon. Joaquin Alemany Horace Anderson Jr. Ms. Gail Baxter, Kenneth Chamberlain Jr., Detective David Clarke, Legislator Terry Clements, Reverend Frank Coleman Jr., Richard Conway, Reverend Doris Dalton, Reverend Troy P. DeCohen, Andre Early Shondra Floyd McClary Public Safety Commissioner Thomas Gleason Chad Golanec, Sergeant Michael Hagan, Dr. DaMia Harris-Madden, Barbara Hart, Esq. Paul Hood Damon K. Jones, S. Ken Jones, Esq. Lila Kirton, Esq. Anahaita Kotval, Esq. Thomas G. Luzio, Esq. Damon Maher, Esq. Martin McDonald, Christopher McNerney, Lawrence Otis Graham, Esq. Bedford Police Chief Melvin Padilla, Karine Patiño, Esq. Reverend Dr. Steven Pogue, Public Safety Deputy Commissioner Terrance Raynor, Tejash Sanchala, Esq. Robyn Schlesinger, Esq. Legislator Colin Smith, Robert Tucker, Reverend Dr. Verlin Williams

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3D pop artist creates artwork for Feeding Westchester Feeding Westchester and internationally renowned 3D pop artist Charles Fazzino are collaborating this February for a Valentine’s Day focused virtual volunteer project. Feeding Westchester’s new Help From Home volunteer project allows volunteers to create and donate individual bags of assorted food items to be distributed to hungry neighbors through their partners and programs across Westchester. Volunteers who participate in Feeding Westchester›s Help From Home project can download and color a copy of Fazzino’s “Love in Westchester-Themed Coloring Book” image created especially for this project to be included in the bag for a hungry neighbor. “I created this image to help spread a little Valentine’s Day cheer along with the food that so many people need during this incredible time in Westchester,” Fazzino said. “I hope folks use bright colors and have fun shading it in to bring smiles to peoples’ faces.” Interested parties can find more information on the Help From Home project at Feedin-

gWestchester.org/HelpFromHome. In addition to contributing to Feeding Westchester’s Help From Home project, Fazzino released a signature 3D limited edition print in 2020 called “This Soon Shall Pass” in response to the worldwide coronavirus pandemic. That 3D print is an expression of hope and compassion for all of those who have struggled and continue to struggle since the pandemic began. One-hundred percent of the net proceeds from the sale of this art edition are being used to set up a COVID-19 relief fund from which Fazzino has made distributions to a variety of charitable organizations throughout the county, including three Feeding Westchester partners. “Feeding Westchester has been at the forefront of hunger relief in Westchester for more than 30 years,” said Karen Erren, president and CEO of Feeding Westchester. “Through our powerful collaborations with community partners, we have been able to meet the longstanding needs of our community. Having distributed 22 million pounds of food, or 18.4 million meals, in the past

year, Feeding Westchester knows that we can’t do this alone. It takes us all. Which is why I’m so appreciative of the kindness and generosity of Westchester residents. Thank you, Charles, for caring so deeply for your community. Together we are Feeding Westchester.” International art galleries around the world are also selling Fazzino’s artwork with the request to donate proceeds from these sales to support COVID-relief efforts in their local cities. “I have seen and heard about so much suffering during the pandemic,” Fazzino said. “Originally, this was just a sketch I made about hope for the future and posted on social media. It resonated with so many people that we decided to make it into an art edition and sell it to raise money. Food insecurity is a chronic issue and now, more than ever, people all over the world are struggling to put food on their tables. I’m just glad that my small attempt at putting smiles on the faces of those who are struggling is also generating money that can make a real difference to so many.” (Submitted)

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Legal Notices NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 10/29/2020 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 3 Arbor Drive, New Rochelle, NY 10804. Notice of Formation of 3 Arbor Drive LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 12/22/2020 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:79 Beaufort Place, New Rochelle, NY, 10801. Notice of Formation of Endurance Transportation Logistics, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 12/30/2020 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:1109 Washington Ave, Pelham, NY 10803.Notice of Formation of OKRA GROUP LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 8/1/2020 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:1249 Baldwin Rd, Yorktown NY 10598. Notice of Formation of iReadify LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. Bonne Bouche LLC. Art of Org. filed with NY Secretary of State (SSNY) on 12/18/2020. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 45 Main St, #510, Yonkers, NY 10701. Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 8/13/20 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:4 Trails End, Rye, NY 10580. Notice of Formation of Digital Giveaways Group LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 08-26-2020. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 1841 Central Park Avenue 6H , Yonkers NY 10710 . Notice of Formation of Jsrubbishremoval , LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

copy to: Peter Carpenter, 249 Paine Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10804. Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 01/19/2021 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: PO Box 651, Tarrytown, NY 10591. Notice of Formation of Jazz Arts Consulting, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. N OTI C E O F FO R MATI O N O F LI M ITE D LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC). Name: ARTHUR COURT LLC; Arts. of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/18/13; LLC’s principal business location is in Westchester County at 525 Halstead Avenue, #1C, Mamaroneck, NY 10543; SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process may be served; SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to Robert P. Kelly, Esq., 480 Mamaroneck Ave., Harrison, NY 10528; Purpose is any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 12/07/20. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Pleasant Ave Apt 1, Tuckahoe NY 10707. Notice of Formation of MuncheezRUs, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 9/10/20 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:46 Maple Hill Dr., Larchmont NY 10538. Notice of Formation of SurfMaster 310 Holdings, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy. of State (SSNY) on 12/9/2021 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 541 PELHAM ROAD, NEW ROCHELLE NY 10805. Notice of Formation of T. Smith & Associates, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY sec of (SSNY) on 1/11/21 office location Westchester County.(SSNY) is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. (SSNY) shall mail process to 402 mallard way Peekskill N.Y 10566 Notice of formations of POLITE LLC art of org. Filed with purpose: on any lawful activity Notice of Formation of Pancake Punch LLC filed with SSNY on 11/18/20. Offc. Loc: Westchester Cty. SSNY desig. as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 100 Fisher Ave #506 White Plains, NY 10602. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 1/12/21 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:66 Stonewall Circle, West Harrison, NY 10604. Notice of Formation of JoJu Associates LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 10/20/2020 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:P.O. 11, Ardsley, NY 10502. Notice of Formation of NY Dance LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 10/9/2020 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:342 Westchester Ave. Port Chester, NY 10573. Notice of Formation of Kotah’s Cakes, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 09/24/19. Office Location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to : 455 South 7th Avenue Mount Vernon, NY 10550. Notice of Formation of Claude D. Viel LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 01/06/21 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 177A Main Street #191 New Rochelle. NY 10801. Notice of Formation of The Humble Bumble, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 01/23/21 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 54 Glen Road, Eastchester, NY 10709. Notice of Formation of Amalfi Blue Pool & Spa LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 01/13/21 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:250 drake av fl2 New rochelle ny 10805. Notice of Formation of newyorkaltoque, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

NY Secy of State (SSNY) on Office 12/14/2020 location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:76 westminster rd, Scarsdale, NY 10583. Notice of Formation of Ho Kwok Holdings LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

Notice of formation of War Horse Capital LLC (the “LLC”). Arts. of Org. filed with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on January 6, 2021. Office Location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a

NY Secretary of State(SSNY) on January 26,2021. Office Location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 315 Brevoort Lane, Rye, NY 10580. Notice of formation of DAANCE LLC. Arts of Org.

filed with Purpose : any lawful activity NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 1/7/21 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:59 Stuyvesant Ave, Larchmont, NY 10538. Notice of Formation of Graceful Travel Group LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. Notice of Formation of TERRONES EVENTS, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 09/21/2017. Ofice 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 10/14/2020 Office location: P.O. Box 380 Mount Vernon, NY 10552 Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: P.O. Box 380 Mount Vernon, NY 10552 Notice of Formation of Agbara Coaching, Consulting, & Employer Services, ACCE LLC DBA Agbara Coaching filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. GPS Funding LLC (known in Connecticut as GPS Funding LLC) Appl. For Auth. filed with Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/21/2018. Office location: Westchester County. LLC formed in Connecticut (CT) on 7/29/2010. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: McCabe & Mack LLP, 63 Washington Street, PO Box 509, Poughkeepsie, NY 12602. CT addr. of the LLC: 2 Dearfield Drive, Suite 3, Greenwich, CT 06831. Cert. of Form. Filed with Secy of State of the State of CT, 30 Trinity Street, Hartford, CT 06106. Purpose: Any lawful activity. Notice of Formation of Horai Inspections, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/11/21. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 7 East Avenue: Apartment 2P, Larchmont, NY 10538. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 11/12/20. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 440 E Sandford Blvd 3314., Mount Vernon. NY 10550. Notice of Formation of KIRON CLEANING, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. Notice is hereby given that a license, number 1331234, for an on premises license has been applied for by the undersigned to sell alcohol at retail in a restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 308 Mamaroneck Ave., Mamaroneck, NY 10543, for on premises consumption. Mamaroneck Barquila Inc. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 01/28/21. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 455 South 7th Avenue Mount Vernon, NY 10550. Notice of Formation of Steadfast Growth Product 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 5th day of February 2021, bearing Index Number 1017/2021, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Westchester County Clerk, located at 110 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, White Plains, New York 10601, grants me the right to assume the name Lucas Caiden Jace Hartman. The city and state of my present address are Dobbs Ferry, NY; the month and year of my birth are April, 2019; the place of my birth is Sleepy Hollow, New York; my present name is Caiden Jace Hartman.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWN OF EASTCHESTER ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 40 Mill Road building@eastchester.org Eastchester, NY 10709 www.eastchester.org NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Eastchester will hold a public hearing on: Tuesday, March 9th, 2021 at 7:00pm At the Town of Eastchester Town Hall, 40 Mill Road, Eastchester, New York, or remotely using Zoom (see note below) on the application of: Thomas Veripapa and Keryn Veripapa For: A Minor Area Variance Related to: 1-Story Rear Addition 182 sq ft Area Variance Relief Requested Affecting the premises identified as Section 66H, Block 4, Lot 24 On the Tax Map of the Town of Eastchester, New York and located at the following address: 65 Joyce Road Note: The meeting may be conducted in person in Town Hall or remotely using Zoom. Please check the meeting agenda of the Town’s website (www.eastchester.org) or call the Building & Planning Department prior to the meeting to verify the meeting forum. Application materials can be viewed from a link on the agenda. Please contact the Building & Planning Department if you have any questions. NOTICE TO BIDDERS HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Notice is hereby given that SEALED PROPOSALS for: RFB #20/21-23: Fitness Center Equipment (RE-BID) will be received until 2:00 PM on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at the District Offices of the Harrison Central School District located at 50 Union Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528, 914-630-3015, where the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. In the event that on March 4, 2021 the Harrison Central School District is closed or has an early dismissal due to weather or any other emergency, bids will be due at 2:00 p.m. on the next day that the school district is in session. 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 Wednesday, February 17, 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 #20/21-23: Fitness Center Equipment (RE-BID)”. 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: February 17, 2021

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A welcome return LIVE MIKE Mike Smith

On Monday night, I covered my first high school basketball game since March 8 of last year. And after taking in 32 minutes of boys’ varsity basketball, I have to admit—it felt somewhat strange. Obviously, it was strange to be shooting a season-opener in mid-February—more than twoand-a-half months after the winter season’s usual start date—but the game had a unique feel for other, more immediate reasons. Between the lack of spectators, the socially-distanced bench seating and the masked-up players, there were plenty of reasons that my experience watching Harrison play Sleepy Hollow was an odd one, but I’m sure of one thing: to the kids on the court, none of that matters. Perhaps the most glaring difference I noticed in Monday night’s game was the eerie si-

lence of the gymnasium. One thing that I’ve taken for granted during my years covering sports is the electric atmosphere that can be generated at a high school basketball game. Between rowdy student sections cheering on their home teams and PA announcers reacting wildly to big baskets, even relatively unimportant mid-season games can take on a life of their own during normal years. Fans feeding off the energy on the court, players feeding off the energy in the stands, until a decisive play all but brings the house down; that’s high school basketball in a nutshell. But this year, as coronavirus protocols mean that spectators will be barred from attendance, things are different. On Monday night, it fell to those players not in the game—sitting in seats six feet apart from one another on the sideline—to take on the role of motivators. One Harrison player even stressed the importance of hearing that encouragement from his teammates, admitting that, without it, the game might

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start to feel like an early-morning practice instead of an interscholastic contest. But if anyone has energy to give right now, it’s those players who, just a few weeks ago, held out little hope for any season at all. Obviously, their competitive spirits have been on display, but you also get the sense of something deeper, a relief that they are regaining some sense of normalcy in their lives, if only for a minute. The last year has been a tough one for so many; disrupted lives, lost loved ones and increased isolation have taken their mental toll on all of us. But if there’s one thing this pandemic has taught us, it’s how to better appreciate those things we had maybe begun to take for granted. From taking a good walk, to catching up with old friends, I think many of us have gained some perspective and learned to value each day a little more. And I think we’ll see that in our high school athletes as more and more of them return to action.

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Harrison’s Will DeLuca goes up for a shot against Sleepy Hollow on Feb 15. On President’s Day, dozens of area basketball teams hit the hardwood after nearly a full year away. Photo/Mike Smith

This winter season was never going to be perfect. But the thing is, it never had to be; it just had

to happen. At least for now, I think that’s going to be enough.

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Section I basketball returns By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor Despite a young roster and a heap of off-season tumult due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Rye girls’ soccer team has wasted little time establishing itself as one of the most explosive teams in Section I. The Garnets’ knack for finding the net was on full display on Oct. 21, as Rye earned its third victory of the season with a resounding 4-0 road win over league foe Eastchester. The Garnets broke a scoreless tie in the 28th minute when Meredith Tutun streaked passed the Eagles’ defenders to net the game’s first goal. Although Eastchester was able to control possession in the beginning of the second half, they were unable to break through against Rye goalkeeper Bell Jackson, and the Garnets added three insurance goals from Mali White, Zoe Rockas and Reilly Traynor to come away with the decisive win. “It was a really tight game and they had some great counter-attacks on us, but [Jackson], who is a sophomore had a great game and we had great leadership out of her,” Rye head coach Rich Savage said. “Our back line was basically two freshmen, a junior and a sophomore and they did a great job handling the pressure and really composed themselves.” According to Savage, Rye’s younger players have played well early in the season, one of the main reasons behind the team’s 3-0 start. The head coach lauded the leadership from his upperclassmen and acknowledged that the uncertainty surrounding the viability of the fall season could have had an effect on lesser-disciplined teams, but his squad has made the most of its short time out on the field. In their three games this season, the Garnets have outscored opponents 10-0. “They have really trained hard, even when we couldn’t meet as a team, and that’s one of the biggest compliments I can give them,” he said. “We have a relatively young team, but we know that every day we are on the field, we’re lucky to be on the field.” The Eagles, who sit at 0-2-1, will look to earn their first win

of the season on Oct. 23 when they host Pelham. Eastchester and Pelham met in the season-opener on Oct. 13 and battled to a 1-1 draw. The Garnets will be back in action on Monday, Oct. 26, when they travel to Fox Lane to take on the Foxes. Eastchester and Rye will meet again on Nov. 2 at Nugent

Stadium in Rye. “We have a little bit of a break now, but it’s great to see the team stepping up and learning so quickly,” Savage said. “But they know they’re going to have to adjust on the fly because the schedule can always change.” CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com

Sleepy Hollow’s Ben Good drives against Harrison’s Reece Mullahy on Feb. 15. The Horseman topped the Huskies 39-33 in the season opener for both teams.

Will DeLuca looks for an open teammate against Sleepy Hollow on Feb. 15. Photos/Mike Smith

Harrison’s Tochi Onwuasoanya goes up for a shot against Sleepy Hollow. Onwuasoanya, as recently as last month, didn’t believe the Huskies would have a basketball season.