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Infrastructure, jobs, eviction highlight Westchester priorities
Fight Night in New Ro!
Rye High School’s Evan Caffrey, right, avoids a punch from Devin Hernandez during a boxing event held at the Boys and Girls Club of New Rochelle on March 12, 2022. Caffrey, who trains out of the New Rochelle-based Champs Boxing Club, won his first amateur fight on a night that saw several local boxers step through the ropes. For story, see page 16. Photo/Mike Smith
Salary ranges to be required in job postings per BOL proposed legislation The county Board of Legislators is taking up a proposal to require that employers post an expected salary range every time they post a job opportunity in Westchester. The proposal is designed to combat gender- and race-based pay gaps. It is similar to a law passed in New York City this year and to laws already on the books in several states including Connecticut, Nevada, California, Washington, Maryland and Rhode Island.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, on average women earn 82 cents to every $1 a man earns, and inequity is worse for women of color. The gap is persistent regardless of educational attainment. According to the labor department, compared with white men with the same education, Black and Latina women with only a bachelor’s degree earn 65% of what white men with the same education earn. And Black women with
advanced degrees earn 70% of what white men with advanced degrees earn. The situation also persists across nearly all 350 occupations the labor department tracked. “This continues efforts in Westchester to help narrow gender- and race-based wage gaps,” said Board Chairwoman Catherine Borgia. “In 2018, we passed the Salary History Law to combat the cycle of workers being judged and hired based on their previous wages. We know
that for women, especially women of color, these salaries are much lower than their white male counterparts. It is now time for salary transparency, which is a powerful tool to combat pay inequality by giving everyone in the job market access to the same information about salaries.” The salary transparency legislation is expected to be taken up in committee later this month. (Submitted)
County Executive George Latimer and the Board of Legislators on Friday, Feb. 25 delivered the 2022 Westchester County Joint State Legislative Package to Westchester’s representatives in the State Senate and Assembly. 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. This year’s requests include measures that will expand job opportunities for Westchester residents, ensure that tenants facing eviction have access to legal representation, expand access to child care, increase help for domestic violence survivors, and bring in more state and federal money for essential infrastructure improvements in Westchester. Among the package’s top priorities are: • Support the Passage of a Statewide Right to Counsel Bill - Develop and fund program providing right to counsel for evictions on a statewide basis • Support the Expansion of Downstate Casino Licenses - MGM’s request for Empire City Casino to become a fully licensed casino would generate significant revenue for Westchester County. It will also be a significant vehicle for job creation. • Support the Governor’s Executive Budget Increase for the Income Threshold for Child Care Subsidy Programs - The current State threshold for families seeking support through the Child Care Subsidy Program is 200% of the federal poverty level. The cost of living and median income in Westchester exempt many needy families from this support. In her Executive Budget, Governor Hochul increased this threshold to 300% of the federal poverty level. Westchester supports this move. • Urge Governor Hochul to Set Aside Emergency Funding to Address Cuts to New York’s Essential Victims’ Services
- FY21 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding is $140M less than FY18. Cuts of 10-15% have been proposed for FY2223. We urge Governor Hochul to use emergency funding processes to dedicate a portion of the state’s surplus to address these cuts or ARPA funding to maintain services at current levels for next two-year cycle • Request Funding for Federal Infrastructure Projects - Following federal approval of the Build Back Better Infrastructure Plan, Westchester County requests support in delivering infrastructure improvements for its residents. - Glen Island Bridge Replacement: $58M - Central Park Avenue: $19M - Boston Post Road Bridge over Playland Parkway: $10.15M - Lake Isle Dam Repairs: $58M County Executive George Latimer said, “Government best serves the people we are elected to represent when we work in unison to advocate and make progress for our community as a whole. This joint legislative package is our County level of government working together with our State level of government to enact positive change. We look forward to working with our Sate representatives to see this legislation come to fruition.” Board Chairwoman Catherine Borgia (D-Briarcliff Manor, Cortlandt, Croton-on-Hudson, Ossining, Peekskill) said, “The items in our state wish list are things that all of us in County government agree are WESTCHESTER continued on page 8
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The Arc Westchester Launches Transition Academy The Arc Westchester announced on March 8, the creation of a Transition Academy to support young adults with developmental disabilities as they transition out of high school. The Transition Academy will deliver a coordinated, integrated set of transition and employment services to help young adults who have already transitioned out of high school, or are about to, create a person-centered adult life plan that includes both personal and professional development supports that meet the needs of transition-aged individuals, their families, and other professionals. “Over the next ten years, an estimated half a million young people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) will turn 21 and age out of high school, losing their eligibility for services through the education system,” said Tibi Guzmán, executive director/CEO of The Arc Westchester. “The Transition Academy fills a services gap, provides a continuum of support and paves a way for individuals exiting high school to work towards employment in the community.” Core programs offered through the Transition Academy include: Prep4Success & Transition Services Full-Year Program Prep4Success is designed for people with developmental disabilities who are preparing to exit high school. The program, which
was previously offered as a pilot program serving cycles of participants in 2021, will now become a year-long offering. Under this new model, Prep4Success will deliver more than 700 hours of curriculum/ instruction over the next three years in person and virtually. All participants and their families will receive community transition services from The Arc Westchester. Employment Connection Pilot Program Designed to assist individuals with gaining meaningful community employment, this pilot program will provide individualized supports to young adults with developmental disabilities as they transition into successful placement with Supported Employment Services. It will offer an array of supports which will include careful exploration of each person’s interest and career goals, assessment of skill level, and opportunities to observe and try out actual jobs in the community that relate to their interests and career goals. Project SEARCH Autism Enhancement (PSAE) This community pre-vocational internship program takes place at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital’s campus in White Plains, where interns totally immersed in the workplace learn different processes as well as marketable work skills. PSAE was created by NEXT for AUTISM in partnership with The
Arc Westchester, New York-Presbyterian Hospital and New York-Presbyterian’s Center for Autism and the Developing Brain. The program is designed for individuals whose goal is competitive employment and has graduated 64 individuals since its inception. Acquiring and retaining meaningful employment is critical to independence in adult life, yet people with autism spectrum disorder, ASD, and other developmental disabilities are disproportionately unemployed. The Transition Academy delivers a suite of services to help individuals identify their passions, interests and strengths while working towards achieving their goals for life after high school. “The Transition Academy delivers a critical support system for individuals who have lost the structure and stability provided by the educational system,” said Nancy Patota, executive director of The Arc Westchester Foundation. “We are pleased to have the investment of a generous funder to help make our dream of expanded transition services a reality and to witness the remarkable progress that young adults in Westchester County will make by participating in our continuum of innovative programs and supports.” To learn more about The Arc Westchester’s innovative continuum of transition services, visit www. arcwestchester.org.. (Submitted)
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The Larchmont Chamber of Commerce is hosting Arts on the Avenues, a month-long exhibition in April featuring the works of Westchester artists displayed at local businesses, with a kick off celebration on Saturday, April 2 from 2-5 p.m. in Addison Park. This collaboration will create a strolling gallery in the Larchmont business district with several special events for all to enjoy. Profiles of the participating Westchester artists, schedule of events, and art map can be found at larchmontchamber10538.org/artsontheavenues The month long celebration of the arts will conclude with a reception on April 30 from 3-5 p.m. featuring a live painting exhibition by a noted artist. Arts on the Avenues quick facts: • 20 business and artist pairings— each business will host an artist and their works. • •
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Mamaroneck Dems endorse trustee candidates The village of Mamaroneck Democratic Committee voted to endorse three candidates to run for trustee in the Nov. 8 village of Mamaroneck election: Dan Natchez, Andrew Spatz and Richard Litman. Natchez is a lifelong village resident who has served as trustee since 2018. He previously served as a founding member of the Community Resource Center, an author of the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, and as president of the Shore Acres Property Owners Association. He is president of Daniel S. Natchez and Associates, an award-winning international environmental waterfront design and consulting organization. Spatz is a third generation village resident who maintains his own solo general law practice law firm in Mamaroneck and has deep volunteer experience. He currently serves on, and co-founded, two active village committees: the Mamaroneck Village Flood Mitigation Advisory Committee and the Mamaroneck Village Industrial Area Committee, of which he is a co-chair. Spatz has previously worked on the Board of Architectural
Review and as vice president of the Orienta Point Association, where he remains a member. His involvement extends beyond the village into our neighboring communities; he is a longtime arbitrator for the New Rochelle City Court, Small Claims Calendar and lead counsel for the New Rochelle City Drug Court Program. Andrew is the father of two boys attending school here in Mamaroneck and is extremely active with the local recreation sports programs as coach and commissioner of the soccer league. Litman is a governmental professional. He began his career as a junior planner with New York City’s housing and development agency, served as an assistant to the Bronx borough president, later becoming a deputy commissioner of New York City’s Human Resources Administration. He has been an adjunct lecturer of urban studies and state and local government at Marymount Manhattan College, the College of New Rochelle and most recently at LaGuardia Community College. Since moving to Mamaroneck more than 10 years ago, he has served on the village Planning Board
and as president of the Hawthorne Gardens co-op. “The Committee is grateful for the especially strong interest in the open seats this year,” said Gretta Heaney, chair of the Democratic Committee. “Our endorsed candidates have the qualifications and breadth of experience to lead our Village and encourage more residents to participate in local government. They are tenacious, effective advocates who will generate creative solutions to some of our village’s most pressing issues, especially related to flood mitigation and affordable housing.” In January, the committee began soliciting endorsements for the open positions. All interested parties interviewed with the Endorsement Committee before presenting in front of the full committee. Each of the endorsed trustee candidates received a majority of votes from the committee’s district leaders. As the election season ramps up, district leaders will begin the process of carrying petitions to ensure the endorsed candidates fulfill New York’s ballot access requirements. (Submitted)
Environmental science competition held in Westchester Westchester high school students will compete for the first time in Westchester County in a regional high school environmental science competition on Friday, May 13, at Mountain Lakes Park in North Salem. The Envirothon is open to all public and private high schools in the county and each competing high school may enter up to two teams consisting of five students plus up to two alternates and an adult advisor. Registration is open now through April 22. The winner will move on to the New York State Envirothon on Wednesday and Thursday, May 25 and 26, at Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva. “Mountain Lakes Park in North Salem is one of our hidden gems of Westchester and I’m excited to welcome local high school students to explore the park while competing in the Envirothon. I wish the participants the best of luck,” said county Parks Commissioner Kathy O’Connor. County students previously participated in the now-defunct Hudson Valley Regional Envirothon in Dutchess County. That event involved teams from nine counties in the lower Hudson River region, but the sponsoring county soil and wa-
ter conservation districts decided to dissolve the larger event in favor of smaller, local events. Westchester County has consistently sent more high school teams to the regional event than any other county. This year, the Westchester County Soil and Water Conservation District is working with the Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation and the Watershed Agricultural Council to host the event at Mountain Lakes Park. “We have supported the regional and state Envirothons for many years,” said county Planning Commissioner Norma Drummond. “It gives students experience working as part of a team and sharpens their knowledge of the natural environment, including key issues facing the world we live in today.” The primary goal of the Envirothon is to encourage students to learn about natural resources and to become good stewards of the natural environment. The competing teams are tested on their knowledge of five environmental topics: soils, land use, aquatic ecology, forestry and wildlife; as well as a changing subtopic that focuses on a relevant environmental issue. This year’s
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environmental issue is on managing different types of waste generated by individuals, households, communities, businesses, manufacturing, agriculture and industry. As they prepare for the competition, students develop research skills, practice team building and gain an appreciation for consensus decision making. Soil and water conservation districts typically sponsor Envirothons, and Westchester County’s district has been a sponsor of both the regional and state events since their inceptions, providing both financial and staff support. The county’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation this year is providing significant staffing, organizational and administrative support. The Watershed Agricultural Council’s East of Hudson Office is also providing generous support for the event. Currently, approximately 500,000 students from 45 U.S. states and nine Canadian provinces/territories participate in the competition. They are all vying to compete in the North American Envirothon, which this year will be held at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, on July 24-30. (Submitted)
New Rochelle City Manager Strome to retire After a distinguished career in city service spanning over three decades, longtime New Rochelle City Manager Charles B. Strome announced his retirement to the City Council at their March 8 meeting. Strome will remain with the city until Dec. 31. A national search is planned for his replacement. Strome began his career with the city of New Rochelle in 1989 as director of Emergency Services and in 1992 became assistant city manager/city coordinator. He was appointed deputy city manager in 1995, acting city manager in April 2002 and then city manager in November 2002. Prior to joining local government, Strome held positions at Hudson Westchester Radio where he was news director, vice president and program director. “It has been my honor to serve the City of New Rochelle for the past 33 years, including 20 years as City Manager,” said Strome. “I would like to thank all the hard-working City staff I have worked with and the various elected officials who have served with me. New Rochelle has always been a great place to live, work and raise a family. I am confident that the City government is in great shape and the current staff is more than ready to lead the City into the future.” Strome’s achievements during his tenure as the chief administrative officer for the city are many. He presented annual budget estimates to the City Council, many of which were prepared in the face of distressing economic challenges, including a recurring state tax cap, the financial collapse of 2008 and most recently, the global pandemic. Despite these adverse circumstances, the city was able to mainWESTCHESTER from page 1
important. From increasing the income threshold for child care subsidy programs to support for the right to counsel in eviction cases, these are items that will provide for the essential needs of the people of Westchester. We are also joining to urge the Governor to set aside emergency funding for services for domestic violence survivors and others, to make up for substantial cuts over the last two funding cycles under the federal Victims of Crime Act. I’m proud that we have a strong working relationship with our state legislative delegation and Gov-
tain secure financial footing and even more, prosperity with a strong fund balance and most recently, an upgraded bond rating. Over the years, Strome worked to build and maintain city staff by attracting a professional leadership team, advocating for the retention and expansion of essential service personnel, and ensure workforce stabilization by negotiating multi-year contracts with the city’s seven unions. While economic factors prohibited substantive growth in the first decades of 2000, downtown revitalization and development efforts marked Strome’s latest years, with the passage of a Downtown Overlay Zone that attracted more than $2.2 billion of new investment. The city’s infrastructure also received much-needed improvements, with expanded paving programs, stormwater enhancements, equipment upgrades, master plans for a number of city parks, and new maintenance facilities for Parks and Public Works crews. Strome worked with officials, staff and community partners to coordinate the city’s response to local disasters including nor’easters, hurricanes and tropical storms; and most recently to the COVID-19 pandemic, delivering critical services to residents and those most needy through programs like Nourishall and NewRoStrong. “Across decades of public service, Chuck has shaped and led a City Administration characterized by integrity, civility, and kindness, while also tackling some of the most consequential challenges and intense crises in our City’s history,” said Mayor Noam Bramson. “He will leave office with an unparalleled record of accomplishment and with a legacy of achievement
sure to endure for many years, as well as the respect and affection of countless colleagues, and the bipartisan trust of multiple City Councils. I know I speak for all of us in saying It has been a personal privilege to work at Chuck’s side, to observe firsthand his deep commitment to the welfare of our community, and to benefit from his wide-ranging experience, straightforward candor, and calm demeanor. I am proud to call Chuck a friend and wish him success and joy in the next chapter of his life.” Strome’s experience and understanding of community have made him a valuable asset to numerous boards and committees throughout the years. Currently, Strome serves as chair of the New Rochelle Industrial Development Agency, the chair of the New Rochelle Corporation for Local Development, a member of the Executive Committee of the Westchester Municipal Officials Association, and the co-chair of the City School District’s District Wide Health and Safety Committee and Save Committee. (Submitted)
ernor Hochul, and look forward to working with them to advance these important priorities.” Majority Leader Christopher Johnson (D-Yonkers) said, “From the expansion of downstate casino licenses, to support for right to counsel legislation in eviction cases, to increasing the income eligibility limits for rent exemption programs for seniors and people with disabilities, the priorities in this package will strengthen our communities by providing help for people who need it. “ Legislation Committee Chair Colin Smith (D-Cortlandt, Peekskill,Yorktown) said, “I thank my colleagues on the Board and the County Executive and his staff for
their diligent, cooperative work in putting together this list of the County’s priorities. I’m particularly gratified to share our support for changes recommended by our Police Reform & Reimagining Task Force to create more and more diverse hiring opportunities for County public safety personnel. I’m also pleased we’re supporting enhanced protections for corrections officers who are sexually touched or assaulted on the job, as well as protection for children under 18 – ensuring that they consult with an attorney before they can be subjected to interrogation by law enforcement.” (Submitted)
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Fore! Golf season scheduled to tee off at county courses Spring arrives early for Westchester golfers, as the six Westchester County-owned golf courses open for the season on Monday, March 14. “Over the past two years, Westchester County’s Golf Courses have been so popular, they’ve seen the highest attendance in over 20 years,” Westchester County Executive George Latimer. “It’s time to break out your golf clubs and have some fun on the best public courses around. I encourage you to come on out and enjoy the beauty of our well-manicured Westches-
ter County Golf Courses.” Tee time reservations may be made at golf.westchestergov. com or by phoning the individual courses. Walk-up reservations will also be accepted. The courses are Hudson Hills in Ossining; Maple Moor in White Plains; Mohansic in Yorktown Heights; Saxon Woods in Scarsdale; and Dunwoodie and Sprain Lake, both in Yonkers. All of the courses have onsite restaurants, halfway houses and full-service pro shops. Driving ranges are available at Dunwoodie, Mohansic, Saxon Woods and Sprain Lake.
Any available E-Z Reserve spots will be sold at the courses. E-Z Reserve enables golfers with a Westchester County Park Pass to block out a regular Saturday or Sunday tee time for a period of 25 weeks. “Golfers of all ages and skill levels will enjoy playing on our beautiful fairways and greens,” said Kathy O’Connor, commissioner of the county Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation. For more information or to make a reservation, visit golf.westchestergov.com. (Submitted)
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NAA honors William Iannuzzi The National AfterSchool Association, NAA, the voice of the afterschool profession and lead organization for the advancement of afterschool professionals and leaders has selected William Iannuzzi, Mascaro Clubhouse director, Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle, as one of NAA’s 2022 Next Generation of Afterschool Leaders. In selecting its 2022 Next Generation of Afterschool Leaders, the NAA sought to highlight emerging young leaders who are active in the broader afterschool community, demonstrate contributions that have started to influence beyond
individual programs to entire organizations and communities, are actively engaged in efforts to elevate the afterschool field, have a proven passion for development of themselves and others, and demonstrate persistence in their work to grow as leaders. Honorees will be profiled in the Spring 2022 issue of NAA’s AfterSchool Today magazine. “The National AfterSchool Association knows that strong afterschool leaders develop the skilled professionals and teams that run strong organizations and quality programs that result in positive
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NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 02/14/2022 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 36 White Plains Avenue, Elmsford, NY 10523. Notice of Formation of Kristal Property Management, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.
NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 02/08/2022 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:41 State Street, Suite 112, Albany, NY, 12207. Notice of Formation of BASH Larchmont Mamaroneck, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.
Notice of Formation of RPM Realty Management, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on February 21, 2022. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 51 Rogers Drive, New Rochelle, NY 10804. Purpose: Management of commercial real estate property.
Formation of 56 RIVERDALE AVENUE LLC filed with the Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/3/2022. 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 Alban Prelvukaj, 6 Farm Way Dr., Ardsley, NY 10502 Purpose: Any lawful activity.
NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 1/12/2022 Office location: Westchester County SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to United States Corporation Agents Inc.; 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228: . Notice of Formation of Soul Prosper LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.
SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 12 Pratt Street New Rochelle, NY 10801. Notice of Formation of Kingdom Building Consulting and Management Corporation. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 02/01/2022 . Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC 487 E. Main St., Ste 163, Mount Kisco, NY 10549 . Notice of Formation of MAGICPOLYGON, LLC Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 2/7/2022 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:29 Hathaway Rd, Bronxville NY, 10708. Notice of Formation of JTMAN PROPERTY, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 12/30/2021 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:124 East 1st street, Mount Vernon, NY. Notice of Formation of Gallardo Ever Green LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 10/14/21 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: C/O KIMBLE LAW PLLC 1940 PALMER AVE #1004 LARCHMONT, NY 10538. Notice of Formation of SEEDSTINES LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. E8 9FlatLands, LLC. Filed with S S NY on 02/03/2022. Office: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 707 South 6th Ave, Mount Vernon, NY 10550. Purpose: any lawful activity. PUBLIC NOTICE Private/Parochial School Transportation The Harrison Central School DIstrict, Harrison, NY is accepting applications for Private & Parochial School Transportation for the 2022-2023 school year from all eligible residents. Applications are available at www.harrisoncsd.org/district/business office/transportation, and must be submitted with all necessary
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NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 1/10/22. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 449 Oxford Road, New Rochelle, NY 10804. Notice of Formation of GTZ Industries, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.
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NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 12/08/21 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 50 Darwood Pl, Mount Vernon, NY 10553. Notice of Formation of Be Easy Candle Co. LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.
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Notice of Formation of 3140 N Broad Street LLC, a domestic limited liability company (LLC). Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 2/28/2022. The LLC is located in Westchester County. The SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to the office location: PO Box 789, Mamaroneck, New York 10543. Purpose: to engage in any lawful act or activity.
NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 02/16/2022 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 304 Warren Avenue Mamaroneck, NY 10543. Notice of Formation of Ecosquito LLC . Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.
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A dream of spring LIVE MIKE Mike Smith
Don’t look now, but the end of the school year is right around the corner. On Monday, Section I officially began its spring season, as student-athletes from all over the area took to the fields, kicking off the last leg of a sports relay that has been dizzying to say the least. But as we look ahead to the end of the year, it’s important to look back at what the last several months have had in store, especially for our graduating seniors. When the Covid-19 pandemic reached our shores in 2020, a fair number of today’s senior athletes had yet to play their first season of varsity athletics. When the world—which obviously included high school sports—shut down that March, they were about to have all of their notions about scholastic competition upended for good. Now, obviously life changed in a multitude of ways after the pandemic. Lives were upended, loved ones were lost, and for a time, it seemed like nothing in our world would ever be the same again.
But as a fully-formed adult, I was able to look at my life before and after the pandemic and actually quantify and qualify those changes. But many in these younger generations, including this current crop of seniors, didn’t have a whole wealth of knowledge to call upon. Our “new normal” was just kind of “the way things were.” There used to be a predictable, easy rhythm to the high school sports calendar. You knew what went where; you circled dates on the calendar—like Championship Week at the Westchester County Center or the first day of August workouts—months ahead of time, knowing that, for most programs, these were hard-and-fast constants. But after that 2020 spring season was wiped off the books, nothing quite felt right. Sports returned in the fall of that year, but there were countless wrinkles; fall sports started, but not until October. And even then, it wasn’t every sport. Soccer was deemed OK, but decisions on “higher risk” endeavors like football and volleyball still had to be made. That “Fall 2” season eventually got played—in March of 2021—but it was emblematic of all the uncer-
tainty still facing our school districts. For most of that school year, our kids were playing truncated, regional schedules with no sectional playoffs on the horizon. It wasn’t a great system, but it was the best they could hope for at the time. But this year? Outside of a few hiccups, it truly seemed like things were back on track. Sure there were mask mandates and limits on fans in indoor venues, but it seemed like we were approaching something akin to the “old” normal. A few games were canceled due to positive tests, but that just came with the territory for these student-athletes. More than one coach remarked that, thanks to the challenges their charges had faced over the last two years, this current group of varsity athletes were, above all else, adaptable. So let’s hope that we’re truly on the other side of this thing now, and that our spring seasons go off without a hitch. Our seniors have been on a wild ride throughout their high school careers, so here’s to them finishing strong with one more goaround.
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Local fighters shine at New Rochelle event By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor On March 12, the Boys and Girls Club of New Rochelle played host to a night of fights, as amateur pugilists from around the area tested their mettle in a 14-bout card aimed at fostering a sense of camaraderie and promoting the sport among local youths. The event—run by the New Rochelle-based Champs Boxing Club in accordance with USA Boxing—was a testament to the positive effects that boxing can have on communities, according to its organizers. Champs owner Ryan O’Leary said he was inspired to put the event together following the January shooting death of 16-yearold Juan Oliveros, an event that rocked the New Rochelle community. O’Leary—who has been training boxers for 30 years—has long looked at the sport as a positive outlet for youths and said he was eager to work with the Boys and Girls Club as a way to promote a positive message. Saturday night’s event, which featured 28 boxers of all ages from Westchester, Connecticut, New York City and Long Island, was a promising first step, according to O’Leary. “We really couldn’t have asked for a better night, everything went perfect, everyone came out and
supported it and I’ve gotten so many requests about signing up since then,” he said. “I want kids to see that boxing is a safe thing, and I think we got the message across that everyone is respected.” Bouts were held in multiple weight classes, from the 90-pound pee wee division to 203-plus novices, and featured a number of competitors beginning to find their footing in the ring. Evan Caffrey, a Rye High School senior, recorded his first amateur win at 132 pounds, earning a unanimous decision over Devin Hernandez from the Bronx-based SouthBox gym. Caffrey, who also plays football for Rye said that the amount of sacrifice that goes into preparing for a match made his win on Saturday night even more exhilarating. “Nothing compares when you think about getting ready for a fight, it takes control of your life,” said Caffrey. “When I heard my name called at the end, it was so great because I was so tired and pushing myself there in that ring; to see that be reflected in the judges’d ecision was amazing.” In total, nine Champs boxers competed on the night, posting a 5-4 record, something O’Leary said speaks to his willingness to seek out evenly matched opponents for his students. But for all the lessons his charges may have learned in the
ring on Saturday, O’Leary said he was just as excited about how the event might instill important life lessons moving forward. One of the main sponsors of the evening was Afunwa King, a Nigerian-born, Bronx-based light-heavyweight boxer with just four pro fights under his belt. O’Leary said that he hoped King’s eagerness to be a positive force in the boxing community would be an inspiration for his younger students. “[King] is someone that heard that message; he came here, didn’t know anybody, got into boxing and he got a family from it,” said O’Leary. “The kids see someone like that giving back and hopefully it has an effect on them.” O’Leary went on to add that he believes that the event could be the beginning of a fruitful partnership between his Division Street gym and the Boys and Girls Club of New Rochelle. “They want to talk again, and hopefully we can set up maybe six of these a year, one every two months,” he said. “We were just lucky because everyone showed up and performed, but each time we want to make it a little bigger, a little better and provide the opportunity to have a good, clean, fun night out for families.”
Mark Ellison lands a punch against Champs Boxing Club’s Jordan Miller on March 12, 2022. Photos/Mike Smith
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Evan Caffrey, a Rye High School senior, lands a body blow against Devin Hernandez during a boxing event held at the Boys and Girls Club of New Rochelle on March 12, 2022. Caffrey earned a unanimous decision victory over Hernandez for his first amateur win.
Professional Light Heavyweight boxer Afunwa King is introduced to the crowd at the Boys and Girls Club of New Rochelle. With four professional fights under his belt, King gave back to the boxing community by helping fund the amateur event on Saturday night.