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Harrison’s Lemm honored with bridge renaming
Signature win! Owen Kovacs celebrates a goal against Bronxville on May 29. Kovacs scored six times in Rye’s 12-11 victory over the Broncos. For story, see page 16. Photo/Mike Smith
Feeding Westchester addresses child hunger ahead of summer At the end of a school year that looked and felt like no other, children across the country are eagerly awaiting summer recess. For millions of youth, however, summer too often means missing meals that they would have otherwise received at school. Feeding Westchester, the county’s largest nonprofit hunger-relief organization, is gearing up for an increase in demand among families with school-aged children and challenges the community to get involved by participating in its Summer Help From Home Bags program. Hunger affects the human body in countless ways, including making it hard to think straight and increasing the risk for chronic diseases. In children, growling stomachs result in a higher risk of behavioral and cognitive issues,
mental disorders, as well as longterm health threats like asthma. “Proper nutrition is crucial for a child’s mental, emotional and physical development,” said Kelly Pearson, nutrition resource manager at Feeding Westchester. “In addition to children who don’t get enough to eat, low nutrient dense diets can also lead to poor health outcomes, such as nutrient deficiencies, malnutrition, anemia and risk for developing obesity.” During the school year, 22 million U.S. children have access to free or reduced-cost meals at school. Surprisingly, fewer than four million kids nationally receive similar meals through USDA Summer Food Service programs, leaving a gap of 18 million children. To help meet the increased
summertime need, Feeding Westchester will continue to assemble and deliver free meals and food through organizations like the United Way of Westchester & Putnam, Boys & Girls Club of Mount Vernon and the Ossining and Elmsford school districts. “Last summer, Feeding Westchester provided more than 5.6 million meals to children and families facing hunger,” said Karen C. Erren, the nonprofit’s president and CEO. “This summer, we continue on our commitment to ensure that youth in every corner of Westchester have access to the meals they need to thrive during and out of school. We are looking to the community to join us in our fight against hunger.” While in-person opportunities continue to be limited due to the pandemic, Feeding Westchester
has several Meals 4 Neighbors virtual volunteering projects on feedingwestchester.org. Designed to try at home, with co-workers or a local community group, these projects include packing Help From Home breakfast or lunch bags for school-aged children. Feeding Westchester’s Summer Help From Home Bags can be assembled at home and dropped off at Feeding Westchester in Elmsford. Every $1 donated to Feeding Westchester provides up to three meals for local children, seniors and families struggling with hunger. To find help or give help, visit feedingwestchester.org or call 923-1100. For the latest news and updates, follow @FeedingWestchester on Facebook and Instagram and @FeedWestchester on Twitter. (Submitted)
Standing above Interstate 287 on the White Plains Avenue Bridge with the family of West Harrison resident NYPD Det. TSgt. Joseph G. Lemm, local lawmakers, community members and NYPD honored his commitment to his country and ultimate sacrifice by formally dedicating it as the “NYPD Det. TSgt. Joseph G. Lemm Memorial Bridge.” In 2015, Lemm was killed in the line of duty in Afghanistan when his convoy was attacked by a suicide bomber. It was his third deployment overseas with the U.S. Air Force, serving twice in Afghanistan and once in Iraq. Posthumously, he was awarded the Bronze Star for valor by his commanding officers for putting himself in front of the bomber to protect his fellow soldiers. He left behind a wife, Christine, and two children, Brooke and Ryan, both of whom sang at the dedication. “Today has been long awaited and is finally here,” Christine DeGuisto-Lemm said. “So many have worked so hard to make this day, this special honor for Joe in our hometown come to fruition. This is a day that I will cherish forever. It is my hope for generations to come that when people see the name Joseph Lemm, they will look up his name and learn his story, learn about what a true selfless American hero is. God bless our fallen on this sacred day.” Lemm was a 15-year veteran of the New York Police Department activated from the Air Force Reserves and New York Air National Guard. In addition to serving in the Middle East, he worked tirelessly as a first responder
during 9/11. In 2019, New York State enacted legislation (S4588A/ A6332A), sponsored by Sen. Shelley B. Mayer and former Assemblyman David Buchwald, to dedicate this portion of the state highway system. “Today we honor Detective Joseph Lemm and we will never forget his service to our country or the City of New York,” NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea said. “His sacrifice to both his family and country was the greatest any person can make. This dedication allows us to both honor his memory and recognize Lemm as a selfless public servant who dedicated his life to protecting others.” Major General Timothy J. LaBarge added, “This bridge dedication means a lot to me. I knew Joe, we worked together at Stewart Air National Guard Base. Joe was killed in combat on 21 December 2015. Joe was a giant of a man in both stature and spirit, and he resonated both physical presence and courage. He had an iconic quality that serves to define the 105th Base Defense Squadron and enhance not only his legacy but theirs. Today gives me the opportunity to remember Joe and his courage and his sacrifice, to remember, even for a brief moment. It allows me to play a small part in upholding our end of the contract with Joe, a contract that requires us to never forget. This ceremony is a small installment towards repaying our debt by using the one currency that most matters to him and Christine and Brooke and Ryan and all his family, the currency of our collective memories. We owe him at least that much.” (Submitted)
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New boutique ‘pops-up’ in White Plains
Westchester County Executive George Latimer presented Loola Doola Boutique owner Lauren Morris with a certificate of recognition as she opened her doors on 187 Martine Ave. in White Plains. “I’m thrilled to recognize Ms. Morris for her entrepreneurship and her efforts to not only open doors for new customers but to small businesses including minority and women-owned businesses to achieve their goals,” he said.
Westchester County Executive George Latimer presented Loola Doola Boutique owner Lauren Morris with a certificate of recognition as she opened her doors on 187 Martine Ave. in White Plains. As part of “The Pop-Up,” the boutique will allow small businesses, online retailers and innovative concepts to take on brick and mortar space. “I’m thrilled to recognize Ms. Morris for her entrepreneurship and her efforts to not only open doors for new customers but to small businesses including minority and women-owned businesses to achieve their goals,” Latimer said. The Westchester County Department of Economic Development is engaging directly with minority-owned businesses and women-owned businesses to ensure they have access to the resources needed
to succeed, according to Bridget Gibbons, director of the county’s Economic Development. “The County is committed to advancing racial equality and economic opportunity, with a focus on growth, expansion and opportunities for people and communities of color,” Gibbons said. Loola Doola Boutique Owner Lauren Morris added, “I absolutely love the pop-up. I think it’s fresh and new. This will definitely inspire other black-owned businesses to take a chance and launch their ideas!” There are currently 1,814 minority- and women-owned businesses registered in Westchester County, and 831 are blackowned businesses. Loola Doola specializes in designing and manufacturing clutches and totes with textured fabrics and vibrant prints. Some of the accessories found at the retailer have been
described as eclectic and vintage. Morris and her team make and manufacture the pieces in the upstairs area of the boutique. “During these difficult times, our MWBEs are doing all they can to sustain our local economy,” said Martha Lopez, director of Minority and Women-Owned Business Development. “Loola Doola Boutique is a shining example here in White Plains.” The shop will be able to be booked by vendors on a per-day basis. When it is not booked, Loola Doola merchandise will occupy the shop.“I’ve long been a fan of this concept and think White Plains presents a great location because of our downtown activity and foot traffic,” White Plains Mayor Thomas Roach said. “It adds to the diversity of options in our city and gives folks one more reason to patronize our downtown.” (Submitted)
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Latimer turns on historic Croton Gorge Fountain the dam. The fountain, along with the dam, were built back in 1906. Croton Gorge Park became a Westchester County Park during the 1960’s. “New York City has been happy to collaborate with Westchester County to activate the fountain in Croton Gorge Park for the first time in roughly a decade,” said Vincent Sapienza, New York City Department of Environmental Protection commissioner. “As more families participate in outdoor recreation and utilize our parks, the city and County play the important role of keeping these outdoor spaces accessible, beautiful and inviting. What better way to improve a great park like Croton Gorge than turning on this fountain and giving our neighbors another great reason to visit.” The fountain operates from the head pressure of the reservoir being so far above the fountain so there are no pumps. The
water is piped through the dam, underground to the fountain, and the overflow drain goes right into the Croton River. Major repairs have been made to the dam over the years including the installation of railing around the fountain. During the height of the pandemic, Croton Gorge Park saw a record number of visitors, so much so, County police were called in to assist in regulating parking. “People have found parks to be very healing and naturally essential during this pandemic, and to be able to turn on the fountain after ten years is just another great symbol of coming out of the dark,” said Kathleen O’Connor, county Parks and Recreation commissioner. Croton Gorge Park is located at 35 Yorktown Road in Croton-On-Hudson and is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to dusk. (Submitted)
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Westchester County Executive George Latimer, in one counter-clockwise maneuver of a lever, planted firmly into the ground at Croton Gorge Park, turned on the historic 20th century fountain. The spray of nearly 20 feet of water, shot up into the clear blue sky, as passers-by applauded and took pictures. The fountain has not been on in nearly a decade, after maintenance and reconstruction of the dam. “Our local parks are truly a gem for people who live here and a treasure for people to discover when they visit Westchester County,” Latimer said. “The strength and success of our parks, including Croton Gorge Park, is critical to our strength as a County. What New York City has done in protecting the drinking watershed has been essential to the success of Westchester County as well.” New York City Department of Environmental Protection owns
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explores rainbow drip art On May 22, Westchester Children’s Museum welcomed “happy art” artist Marla Beth Enowitz, founder of Marla Beth Designs, for a special rainbow drip art workshop. Sponsored by ArtsWestchester, children as young as three years old learned the dazzling art of drip painting as they created their own rainbow canvas masterpiece. “Westchester Children’s Museum is such a colorful, vibrant learning space—it was a real treat to be able to work with children in this atmosphere,” Enowitz said. “We had a marvelous time exploring our creative sides and learning about the rainbow through hands-on drip art. Even our littlest artists did a phenomenal job embracing the concepts and trying something new.” Designed for children pre-K through middle school and located in the historic landmark Bathhouses on the Boardwalk at Rye Playland, Westchester Children’s Museum is filled with interactive exhibits not found anywhere else in this region. Kids have the opportunity to create and build while experiencing physics, science, art, technology and design. “This workshop was part of a series called ‘Exploring Art through the Artist’ supported in part by ArtsWestchester and the New York State Council on the Arts,” said Tracy Kay, executive director of Westchester Children’s Museum. “We enjoy featuring the talents of local artists in our interactive workshop settings. Marla’s work was a perfect fit for the program and the museum as well.” A Rye Brook momprenuer, Enowitz turned her love of painting from hobby to business once the pandemic hit. Her designs, described as equal parts whimsical and sophisticated,
are often inspired by the imaginative minds of children. Enowitz’s custom pieces are featured in some of the most beautiful private homes and businesses in the tri-state including The First Bank of Greenwich and The Spa at The J House as well as in large-scale public art displays at The Westchester, the Jefferson Valley Mall and The Palace Theatre. Visit marlabethdesigns.com to shop available offerings or commission new work. For the latest news and updates, follow Marla Beth Designs on Instagram @marlabeth_designs. (Submitted)
The workshop was part of a series called “Exploring Art through the Artist” supported in part by ArtsWestchester and the New York State Council on the Arts.
On May 22,Westchester Children’s Museum welcomed “happy art” artist Marla Beth Enowitz, founder of Marla Beth Designs, for a special rainbow drip art workshop.
Sponsored by ArtsWestchester, children as young as three years old learned the dazzling art of drip painting as they created their own rainbow canvas masterpiece.
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Rye Neck HS names valedictorian, salutatorian Rye Neck High School has named its distinguished seniors Gabriel Miller and Zachary Leontiou as valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, of the Class of 2021. Both students said they were honored to receive the school’s top honors. Miller said it was rewarding to see all of his hard work and love of learning over the years come to fruition. He attributed his success to the support of his teachers and friends, who have encouraged him to pursue his passions, always believed in him and never stopped cheering him on. “My experience at Rye Neck has been one of community,” Miller said. “From the moment I entered Rye Neck Schools 13 years ago, I felt a sense of togetherness. Having the fortune of growing up with scores of classmates since kindergarten, seeing each other grow and pursue our varied interests is a unique experience that I am grateful Rye Neck gave me.” Throughout high school, Miller has participated in an array of extracurricular activities and held a variety of leadership roles, including president of the Student Senate, class treasurer and co-captain of the Mock Trial and Science Olympiad teams. He is the founder and president of the school’s Mu Alpha Theta chapter, a principal researcher for Action Research for Community Change and a member of the Library Advisory Board. Miller will attend Williams
From left, Rye Neck High School has named its distinguished seniors Gabriel Miller and Zachary Leontiou as valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, of the Class of 2021. Photos courtesy Rye Neck school district
College in the fall, where he plans to explore the school’s political economy program. Leontiou attributed his success to his strong work ethic and drive toward achieving his goals, as well as the support of his family, friends, classmates and teachers. He described Rye Neck as a tight-knit community of kind, generous and unique people, with whom he has forged meaningful relationships. “Since I was very young, I have possessed a great deal of internal motivation to succeed academically,” Leontiou said. “Over time, I built confidence in my own capabilities which pushed me to work hard on a consistent basis. At this point,
the work ethic and drive are established habits and I am grateful that they have culminated in receiving this honor.” Throughout his high school career, Leontiou has participated in a multitude of activities. He is a member of the Student Senate, baseball team and stage crew for the high school musical. Outside of school, he is a volunteer with the local ambulance corp, tutors students in math, science and social studies, and has completed a genetic research internship at Burke Neurological Institute. Leontiou will attend Brown University in the fall, where he plans to pursue his passions in biology, psychology and philosophy. (Submitted)
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COVID rates plummet to new statewide low WMC first in NY to deploy “Heart-in-a-Box” technology Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Tuesday, June 1 that the statewide 7-day average COVID-19 positivity rate dropped to 0.65% yesterday, a new low. “New Yorkers are continuing to beat back COVID every day and as the numbers keep going down we are able to get our economy back up and running and move our state into the future,” Cuomo said. “We’ve followed the science and the data and reduced restrictions on people and businesses, but our priority remains getting more people vaccinated. With the vaccination rate starting to slow, we’ve used creative solutions to get even more shots in arms—we’ve offered park passes, transportation tickets and even a $5 million lottery to encourage New Yorkers to take the shot while opening new pop-up sites at places New Yorkers frequently go as part of their daily routines. The days ahead continue to look bright, but we need New Yorkers who haven’t yet taken the vaccine to make an appointment or walk into a site to secure that future for all of us.”
The new low in COVID infection rates coincides with the lifting of a midnight curfew for bars and restaurants across the state. “During the month of May we took major steps towards reopening our economy and as of May 31, we are lifting the midnight curfew on indoor dining for bars and restaurants across New York,” he said. Cuomo added that the end of the indoor dining curfew is the result of New Yorkers banding
together, practicing safety precautions and getting vaccinated. “Our reopening approach has always been data-based and if we want to stay on our current trajectory, we need to remain vigilant across the board—especially when it comes to indoor activities,” Cuomo said. “As always, we will continue to work with our local partners to make sure venues are following basic safety guidelines.” (Submitted)
Data reported as of June 1: Test Results Reported 50,528 Total Positive 391 Percent Positive 0.77% 7-Day Average Percent Positive 0.65% Patient Hospitalization 1,032 (+0) Patients in ICU 255 (+3) Patients in ICU with Intubation 138 (-12) Total Discharges 182,384 (+90) Deaths 8 Total Deaths 42,723 Total vaccine doses administered 19,081,184 Percent of all New Yorkers with at least one vaccine dose 53.7% Percent of all New Yorkers with completed vaccine series 45.9%
Westchester Medical Center is the first hospital in New York State to transplant a heart with the assistance of a portable medical technology that keeps the donor heart pumping blood after its procurement. Currently, nearly 10,000 New York residents are in need of an organ transplant and each year, more than 500 state residents die while waiting on an organ transplant waiting list, due to a lack of donated organs. Typically, cardiac transplant surgeons secure still-beating hearts from donors who have an irreversible loss of brain function. Donation-after-circulatory-death, DCD, is also possible, however the clinical complexity of procuring a heart and keeping it viable for transplant after circulatory death have limited the practice and as a result, lessened the number of hearts available for transplantation. The medical technology now in use at Westchester Medical Center—the TransMedics Organ Care SystemTM—keeps the heart beating and perfused with warm blood throughout transport. Circulating blood through the heart makes the organ less likely to sustain damage during procurement. This also permits the transportation of donor hearts over longer distances, thus increasing the number of available donor hearts. Referred to by its manufacturer as “heart in a box,” the device has the potential to increase the number of hearts donated after circulatory death, a development that would improve overall donation rates and increase the number of transplantable organs. “Right now there are men and women awaiting a heart for transplant at Westchester Medi-
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cal Center because they are too ill to wait at home,” said Dr. Masashi Kai, Surgical Director of Heart Transplantation and Mechanical Circulatory Support and the physician who leads the donation-after-cardiac death transplant initiative. “These are wives, husbands, mothers and fathers whose futures depend on the availability of a new heart.” Heart Failure Solutions The cardiothoracic surgeons and heart failure cardiologists at Westchester Medical Center have decades of experience in
heart transplant surgery and the surgical management of heart failure. The program consistently ranks in the top 15% of heart transplant programs in the world, in terms of volume. Patients on a heart transplant waiting list at another hospital may be considered for DCD transplant at Westchester Medical Center, under certain criteria. Those seeking to learn more about DCD transplant qualifications, to schedule an appointment with a heart failure specialist or to refer a patient should call 493-7632. (Submitted)
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Forget about it? When to be concerned about forgetfulness Misplacing keys. Forgetting names. Struggling to find the right word. Walking into a room and forgetting why. Are these early signs of dementia? Or normal signs of aging? It all depends on the circumstances, health experts say. To distinguish between changes associated with typical aging and concerning signs of cognitive loss requires a deeper look. “Instead of thinking about things in terms of what is a sign of dementia, I would ask, ‘What is the situation in which those signs appear?’” said Dr. Jeffrey Keller, founder and director of the Institute for Dementia Research and Prevention in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. “It’s how the brain functions in response to a challenge that demonstrates early changes that can lead to dementia.” In other words, a person experiencing normal aging may experience some memory lapses, he said. But more important than whether they’ve misplaced their keys is whether they’re able to retrace their steps to find them. Or whether they can retain information long enough to carry out a multi-part task, such as filling out medical or tax forms, even if interrupted while doing so. For people with cognitive decline, “when you throw a monkey wrench in, things fall apart,” Keller said. “That’s when you see if there’s an ability to switch tasks.” The loss of executive function skills — the ability to plan, multi-task, make decisions and solve problems — is a greater indication of deteriorating brain health than the occasional memory lapse. And it can manifest in a vari-
ety of ways, according to experts in the field of aging. For example, people who are losing executive function often exhibit a loss of financial management skills long before being diagnosed with dementia. Research shows people with Alzheimer’s disease begin missing bill payments up to six years prior to diagnosis, and they have drops in their credit scores 2.5 years prior to diagnosis. There also may be other signs of poor financial decision-making, said Dr. James Galvin, a neurologist and director of the University of Miami’s Comprehensive Center for Brain Health.
“They might start making purchases they have not made before or fall prey to scams because judgment and their ability to understand the consequences of decisions may be impaired.” The Alzheimer’s Association lists 10 early signs and symptoms of dementia: memory loss that disrupts daily life; challenges in planning or solving problems; difficulty completing familiar tasks; confusion with time or place; trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships; problems with language while speaking or writing; misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps; de-
The loss of executive function skills — the ability to plan, multi-task, make decisions and solve problems — is a greater indication of deteriorating brain health than the occasional memory lapse.
creased judgment; withdrawal from work or social activities; and changes in mood or personality. The question isn’t whether a person sometimes exhibits one of these signs, it’s whether these behaviors are frequent or severe enough to disrupt daily work and social living, Keller said. If any of these behaviors do appear, he said, it’s important to first rule out other health problems. For example, uncontrolled high blood pressure, diabetes, depression and other illnesses can cause changes in brain function, including memory loss.
“The first stop is the primary care provider, because the person generally has a relationship with them,” he said. “They can make a diagnosis or start a work-up to make sure the changes aren’t from another cause.” Another reason to get someone evaluated before problems progress is to maximize the chances they are included in what can be difficult future decisions if they do have dementia, Galvin said. “Do they want a DNR (do-not-resuscitate order)? Who will be their health care proxy? Who will have durable power of attorney? We discuss these things right at the onset. It’s best to
address these questions early, so the person’s wishes can be accounted for.” Knowing when to bring a person in for evaluation can be tough, Galvin said. “It’s never too early and it’s never too late, but it’s better to be early than to be late.” While dementia cannot be cured, there are steps to slow cognitive decline, experts say. Practicing healthy behaviors earlier in life has been shown to preserve brain health as people age. Another thing people can do to preserve brain function is to continually challenge themselves to learn new things, Keller said.
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New dietary guidelines 5 things nutrition experts want you to know New federal dietary guidelines encourage Americans to focus more on eating healthy throughout life, to be flexible in their eating patterns and to cut down on empty calories. The recommendations — released every five years by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services — are designed to promote nutrition and prevent chronic disease. “The high prevalence of diabetes, cancer and heart disease could be reduced if people ate better,” said Judith Wylie-Rosett, a professor of health promotion and nutrition research at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City. “Chronic diseases are often related to obesity and poor nutritional habits.” Here are five important takeaways from nutrition experts: There’s flexibility The recommendations emphasize that healthy eating comes in many forms and can be adjusted to fit cultural traditions, personal tastes and different budgets. Swapping out red meat, for example, doesn’t mean people have to force down their least-favorite source of protein. “You can go with a plantbased diet or eat seafood, poultry and legumes rather than red meat,” said Penny Kris-Etherton, a distinguished professor of nutrition at Pennsylvania State University in University Park. The new focus on customization based on culture, budget and personal preference is a departure from the guideline’s past one-size-fits-all approach to healthy eating.
Limit empty calories For the first time, the guidelines say children under 2 should completely avoid foods and drinks with added sugars, such as cake, ice cream and fruit drinks. But the guidance for added sugars otherwise remains unchanged, despite a report last summer from the dietary guidelines advisory committee that called for everyone ages 2 and older to cut consumption to 6% of daily calories, down from the currently recommended 10%. Similarly, the guidelines stuck with previous advice on alcohol — no more than two drinks per day for men and one for women in adults who choose to drink. Sugar is often added to a variety of foods where you might not expect it, including bottled spaghetti sauce, ketchup, breads and cereals. It’s important to read nutrition labels and select foods accordingly, Kris-Etherton said. It’s never too late The guidelines for the first time outline recommendations “by life stage, from birth through older adulthood.” For example, babies should exclusively have breast milk for the first six months of life. If breastfeeding isn’t an option, babies should be fed an iron-fortified infant formula. In addition, the guidelines recognize that people 60 and older have slightly different nutritional needs. For instance, vitamin B12 deficiencies are more common in older people, so older adults are urged to eat the recommended amount of protein, a common source of B12, as well as B12-fortified foods.
How do we “make every bite count”?
Follow a healthy dietary pattern at every life stage. It’s never too early or too late to improve food and beverage choices.
Focus on meeting food group needs with nutrientdense foods and beverages, and stay within calorie limits.
Look at big picture Foods are not eaten in isolation but in a wide array of combinations over time – a dietary pattern. The idea, Wylie-Rosett said, is to eat a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables rather than focusing on specific nutrients. For example, beta carotene is a plant pigment and antioxidant found in carrots and other vegetables. “There are over 600 carot-
Customize nutrientdense food and beverage choices to reflect personal preferences, cultural traditions, and budgetary considerations.
Limit foods and beverages higher in added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium, and limit alcoholic beverages.
enoids, but the only one we talk about is beta carotene,” she said. “We’ve created our nutrient guides to avoid deficiencies, (but) what we need to do is focus on optimal health.” To that end, the guidelines recommend people vary their source of protein, fill half their plate with a mix of different fruits and vegetables, select low-fat dairy or soy alternatives, and avoid foods high in sugar, saturated fat
and sodium. Make it count The theme of the 164-page guideline is to “make every bite count.” That means avoiding high-calorie junk foods such as potato chips, cookies and calorie-laden (and nutrient-poor) fast foods in favor of healthier options, Kris-Etherton said. Think whole grains, fruits and vegetables; vegetable oils instead of butter or coconut oil; and low-fat dairy and
leaner proteins. “When you fill up on all the right foods, you don’t want the other foods, because you’re full and satisfied,” Kris-Etherton said. And the benefits multiply, she said. People will likely sleep better, be less stressed and have more energy to exercise. “It just goes on and on,” she said. “Good nutrition really helps with overall well-being.”
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Legal Notices NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 4/15/21Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:80 State St., Albany, NY 12207. Notice of Formation of Elice’s Closet LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 12/23/20. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 453 Franklin Ave, Mount Vernon NewYork 10553. Notice of Formation of D.A.C Art Of Streetwear LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. EVOLVED IMPACT, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/31/2021. Office Location: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him or her to the company c/o United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Ave, Ste. 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Principal business address: 218 East 4th Street., Mount Vernon, NY 10553. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 2/22/21. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 441 Central Park Ave #114 Scarsdale, NY 10573. Notice of Formation of R.E.A.D.Y. 4 Wellness LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 04/08/21. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o United States Corporation Agents, Inc. 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202 Brooklyn, NY 11228. Notice of Formation of Contribute LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. Notice of Formation of BLUE MOUNTAIN COFFEE DRINKS, LLC Articles of organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 1/8/2021. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Ian Shepherd 24 New Broadway Sleepy Hollow, New York 10591. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Notice of formation for Nati Mota Fashion L.L.C. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 04/09/2021 Office Location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as an agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to 262 E Prospect Ave, BSMT, Mount Vernon, NY 10550. Notice of formation of Nati Mota Fashion L.L.C. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 05/01/2021 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 508 Palmer Ave, Mamaroneck, NY 10543. Notice of Formation of LakeHouseBoutique, LLC Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 5/1/2021Office location: Westchester County.SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 1702 nutmeg drive Carmel New York 10512 Notice of Formation of Lashing out beauty studio LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secretary of State (SSNY) on 05/04/2021 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:547 North Ave STE 173 New Rochelle, NY 10801. Notice of Formation of Maven Services LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.
NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 03/25/2021 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:66 Main St, Unit 305, Yonkers, NY,10701. Notice of Formation of Poocino, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: LEGAL NOTICE Formation of Rockingstone Media, LLC filed with the Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/4/2021. 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 Joshua J. Golden, 117 N. Chatsworth Ave., Larchmont, NY 10538. Purpose: Any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 05/03/2021Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:33 Hopper street, pleasantville NY 10570. Notice of Formation of Sandoval Home Improvement LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. Notice of Formation of Valeo, LLC. Articles Of Organization filed with SSNY on May 11, 2021. Office Location Westchester County: . SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 1333A North Ave., #105, New Rochelle, NY 10804. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 05/20/2020 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:PO Box 2215, Mount Vernon, NY 10550. Notice of Formation of Designs By Audrii, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 4/14/21 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:14 Poplar Street, Yonkers, NY 10701. Notice of Formation of Fiddlisk Bard Techniques LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 5/17/21 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 47 Truesdale Lake Drive, South Salem, NY 10590. Notice of Formation of Lakeside Collectibles, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. Notice of Formation of NY Metropolitan Home Inspections, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the NY Secretary of State (SSNY) on 5/13/21. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 2 Consulate Drive, Unit 1C, Tuckahoe NY 10707. Purpose: any lawful act or activity.
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New Rochelle restaurant wins coveted award The Michelin Guide recently announced its Michelin Bib Gourmand winners for 2021, a guide that awards restaurants that serve remarkable food at an affordable price. This year, the Croatian restaurant Dubrovnik, located in New Rochelle received this incredible distinction. Dubrovnik, the only Croatian restaurant in Westchester County, emulates the food, culture and atmosphere of Croatia with the goal of making customers love Croatia as much as they do. The restaurant serves authentic Croatian cuisine,
including succulent meat roasts, the freshest seafood dishes and other specialties such as Palačinke (Croatian style crepes). Dubrovnik is committed to bringing Croatia to New Rochelle with every detail of its menu and restaurant design. The award of the Michelin Bib Gourmand confirms for Dubrovnik that its cuisine
and atmosphere is as authentic and wonderful as the restaurant founders envisioned. Why travel to Dubrovnik, Croatia, when you can experience it first-hand right in New Rochelle? Dubrovnik offers a wonderful escape to a seashore on the coast of Croatia, without needing to grab your passport and book a flight. (Submitted)
Dubrovnik Restaurant, the only Croatian restaurant in Westchester County, emulates the food, culture and atmosphere of Croatia with the goal of making customers love Croatia as much as they do.
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A harsh Knicks truth LIVE MIKE Mike Smith
Man, what a difference one week can make. Seven days ago, in this very column, I opined about the Knicks’ playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks, admitting that while a Game 1 loss was hard to take, I welcomed feeling a little bit of heartbreak because it meant that the Knicks, after all these years, were finally a team worth investing my emotions in. Three games and two dispiriting losses later, I’m not so sure. As of press time, the Knicks sit on the precipice of elimination, down 3-1 in a series that many expected they could win. And while it would always hurt to see my team bow out with a first-round playoff exit, I don’t find myself bemoaning the fact that this could all be over by Wednesday night. More than anything, I’m just perplexed because the Knicks team
that showed up—or didn’t—in Games 3 and 4 bears little-toknow resemblance to the one that captured the city’s hearts this year. After responding to a loss in the series opener with a stirring win at Madison Square Garden on May 26, the Knicks did nothing to capitalize on that momentum, losing back-to-back games in Atlanta where they seemed lethargic and disconnected. While it’s obviously easy to cast blame on “noshow” stars like Julius Randle and R.J. Barrett, the fact is that outside of the inspired play of veterans Taj Gibson and Derrick Rose, this team is showing every bit of its youth, immaturity and inexperience every time they step out on the court. Where is that defensive energy that was the Knicks’ calling card all year? How about head coach Tom Thibodeau’s ability to come up with in-game adjustments to shut down opposing scorers? Who knows where those have gone, as Atlanta’s Trae Young has torched New York in four straight games running a simple pick and
roll. Young is a tremendous player, of course, but for the Knicks to have absolutely zero answer for something they’ve seen quite a bit of is astounding to me. Unlike many fans, however, I’m not willing to question the Knicks’ mental toughness. It’s easy to blame successive poor outings by pro athletes on a lack of effort, and lazy to boot. In reality, I think we’re just finding out something that Knicks’ fans knew all season long; this team just isn’t that good and their success was never sustainable. While it was fun to watch a team without a bonafide superstar scrap its way to a No. 4 seed with a strong regular season, any team that counts Julius Randle—despite his stellar year—as its top scoring option is going to have problems once they get into the playoffs. That’s one of the reasons behind the proliferation of “super-teams;” you just can’t win much in today’s NBA without that type of player who simply cannot be denied when the game is on the line. So maybe the Knicks’ season
Julius Randle may have been largely invisible in the Knicks-Hawks series, but it’s unfair to blame the Knicks’ postseason struggles completely on the 26-year-old’s struggles from the floor.
comes to an end on Wednesday night, maybe they hang on for a few more games. Either way, the outcome is going to be the same.
They’re going to have to find a way to improve significantly before next season, because if they don’t we’ll be right back
here again.
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By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor With time running out and the score knotted at 11-11, Rye needed a goal in the worst way in order to escape a late-season thriller against Bronxville on Saturday afternoon. They would get that goal with just 1:35 left in regulation off the stick of junior attacker Owen Kovacs who notched his sixth— and final—goal of the contest to lift the Garnets to a one-score victory over a Broncos’ program that is among the best in Section I. For Rye, the win was an important test as the Garnets prepare for the sectional playoffs, which begin on June 8. “We just stayed with what we’d been doing all game, two man behind, my buddy was going to set a pick,” said Kovacs of the game-winning shot. “I just kinda faked it, took it topside and buried it five-hole.” That the contest would come down to one final possession was something of a surprise, given Rye’s torrid start to the game. The Garnets jumped all over Bronxville in the first quarter, outscoring their hosts 7-2 in the opening stanza. Bronxville—led by fourgoal performances from Chris Patterson and Henry Sheehan— cut the Garnet lead to two by the end of the half and eventually netted the equalizer with just over two minutes left to play. According to Kovacs and Rye head coach Steve Lennon, slowing down the Broncos’ prolific offense necessitated plenty of ingame adjustments. “We were going back and
Caden Whaling sends a pass upfield. Whaling had two goals and two assists, reaching the 100-point milestone during Saturday’s game.
forth between zone and man, but after halftime we decided to pressure out a little more and it kind of worked out,” Lennon said. “They’re a really good offense and zone didn’t really work against them; we’d seen it work on film, but that could have just been a bad day on their part.” Kovacs added, “They’ve got one of the best attack lines in the section. We were trying to contain their big guys and let the other guys on their team get the goals.” The win improved Rye’s record to 10-2 on the year while Bronxville dropped to 8-4. Both the Broncos and Garnets are
Connor Randall makes a move toward the net on May 29. Photos/Mike Smith
expected to make deep postseason runs when the Section I playoffs begin on Saturday. Both teams have elected to play tough nonleague games to close out the season, as Rye will finish up against a 10-2 Scarsdale team on June 1 and Bronxville will take on Yorktown (8-3) on June 3. “I think coach scheduled this on purpose, even though he didn’t admit it,” Kovacs said. “We are facing really good competition in these last two games and I think this is going to help us get ready for the playoffs.” CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com
Owen Kovacs makes a move against Preston Maze on May 29. Kovacs scored six goals, including the game-winner.