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GeoPossibilities gives property owners new energy options

And the winner is... When Emmy Award nominations were handed out on July 13, Westchester was home to 14 of those nominations for productions that were filmed in the county. For more, see page 6.

County recognizes 2021 Jandon Scholarships recipients On Monday evening, the Westchester County Board of Legislators celebrated the generosity of the Jandon Foundation and the accomplishments of the 15 recipients of scholarships in the 2021 Jandon Scholars program. In his opening remarks, Board Chairman Ben Boykin thanked the Jandon Foundation for its continued generosity and commitment. “Recognizing this important program has become a cherished tradition here at the Board … the Jandon Scholars program isn’t just a college scholarship—it is a guiding and generous hand through a student’s college career,” Boykin said.In a video presentation, Alec Cecil, son of Jandon founders Don and Jane Cecil, said, “My sister, Leslie, and I have been honored with the op-

portunity to continue in our parents’ footsteps. My parents were huge believers in the value of education and in assisting others to achieve success in life … Now to the graduates—welcome to the community of Jandon Scholars … Much is now expected of you: to work hard, complete school, pursue careers, families, community service, help others.” The program awards $12,000 over four years to academically qualifying Westchester public high school seniors with limited resources to help them realize their dream of a college education. Since the beginning of the program, 320 scholarships have been awarded totaling $2 million. The Jandon Scholars program is unique in that it follows students through their college careers. Awards are provided in

annual, increasing increments as incentives, and scholarship recipients have access to a network

of hundreds of alumni who have come through the program. (Submitted)

Below is a list of this year’s scholars, the high schools they graduated from and the colleges they will be attending: • Luis Aguilar, Ossining High School—Mercy College • Diamond Brown, Roosevelt High School Early Childhood Studies— NYU-Tandon School of Engineering • Malik Hylton, Gorton High School—Lehman College • Martinez Jean Claude, Mount Vernon STEAM Academy—Emory University • Kevin Leak, Woodlands High School—Syracuse University • Opeyemi Majiyagbe, Riverside High School—Skidmore College • Katherine Mora, Hendrick Hudson High School—Columbia University • Katherine Quezada, Peekskill High School—John Jay College of Criminal Justice • Evelyn Rios, Riverside High School—Northeastern University • Isac Sacoto, Peekskill High School—Cornell University • Nicole Santana, Riverside High School—Hunter College • Gabrielle Sylvester, Mount Vernon High School—New York University • Luisa Urgiles, Peekskill High School—Binghamton University • Navaiya Williams, Yonkers Middle High School—Brown University • Kayla Yan, Mamaroneck High School—University at Buffalo

A new online resource enables Westchester County property owners to easily assess the feasibility of geothermal heating and cooling for any building or property in the county. The free, user-friendly tool—“Westchester GeoPossibilities,” geopossibilities.ny.gov, provides information for this gas-constrained area by providing information and assistance on energy efficiency and clean heating solutions that reduce carbon emissions. Sustainable Westchester and the Westchester County Association, supported by The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, NYSERDA, will host a virtual event on Thursday, July 22 at noon. The event will provide an opportunity for property owners to see a demonstration of the Westchester GeoPossibilities resource, learn about the many benefits of geothermal heating and cooling, and explore the financial and environmental savings potential for their building. Geothermal heating and cooling can replace all existing HVAC systems in all buildings. Larger buildings and properties, including office complexes, medical facilities, academic campuses and housing developments are particularly well-suited to benefit. A geothermal system draws on the thermal energy naturally stored below ground to provide highly efficient heating and cooling. The thermal energy is exchanged with a fluid circulating through a series of underground pipes and then passes through a heat

pump to provide heated or cooled air to the building. In winter, the heat pump extracts heat from the subsurface to warm the building, while in summer the heat pump cools the building by moving heat from the building into the ground. “We are pleased to partner with NYSERDA and the WCA to bring this important tool to our municipalities, businesses, building owners and real estate developers in Westchester. The ability to quickly assess a site for geothermal feasibility is essential to adoption of this clean heating and cooling solution and to the transition to clean energy for our buildings,” said Nina Orville, executive director of Sustainable Westchester. Westchester GeoPossibilities has been supported by NYSERDA and helps advance New York State’s nation-leading climate and clean energy goals under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Climate Act). The consulting engineering firm Goldman Copeland, which created a Geothermal Screening Tool for New York City, has collaborated with Stone Environmental, Over Morgen and Flux Tailor in developing this resource. To learn more about the Westchester GeoPossibilities tool attend the virtual event on July 22. To speak with experts from any of the organizations involved, please contact Maria Genovesi, Director of Marketing, Communications & Outreach at Sustainable Westchester at maria@sustainablewestchester.org or 2424725 x104. (Submitted)

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Rescue Truck unveiled for county’s Technical Rescue Team

Westchester County Acting Department of Emergency Services Commissioner Richard G. Wishnie at a press conference to announce the acquisition of a new rescue vehicle.

Westchester County Executive George Latimer and the Department of Emergency Services unveiled a state-of-the-art rescue vehicle on July 14 that will enhance the capabilities of the DES Technical Rescue Team. “As the recent tragedy in Surfside, Florida, reminds us, it is imperative that firefighters have the specialized training and equipment they need to respond to building collapses and other complex, large-scale incidents and emergencies. In Westchester County, a critical way we remain prepared is by having a highly skilled Technical Rescue Team,” Latimer said. Latimer noted that the Technical Rescue Team, TRT, is maintained by the county as a shared service and is available to assist local fire departments to respond to a wide range of incidents. Acting DES Commissioner Richard G. Wishnie said the new vehicle, a 2020 Spartan Metro/ Hackney Rescue truck, will permit the Technical Rescue team to carry out its mission more effectively. Known officially as Rescue 77, the vehicle significantly improves the equipment storage

capacity, emergency lighting capability, emergency power supply and other features as compared to the vehicle it is replacing. “For the past 15 years, dedicated volunteers have trained regularly and are prepared to respond to calls for assistance where their specialized skills have saved many lives,” Wishnie said. “We are grateful for their service and thankful for the opportunity to provide state-of-the-art equipment that is available to communities throughout Westchester and the region.” Founded in 2006, the county TRT consists of firefighters from multiple departments along with EMS and industry personnel. It was formed to assist emergency response agencies in technical rescue emergencies in Westchester County. The TRT provides equipment, apparatus, highly trained personnel and logistical support during technical challenges to local agencies in the following areas: • High- and low-angle rope rescues • Confined space rescue • Structural collapse • Trench rescue

• Swift water/flood rescue. The new rescue truck, which was purchased with federal grant funds, will replace a 2001 Salisbury Rescue purchased used from the Syosset Fire Department in 2006. That truck has been transferred to the Westchester County police and will be repurposed as an equipment vehicle for its Emergency Services Unit. Other features of Rescue 77: • The vehicle allows for safer transport of TRT members by having air bags for front and rear cab passengers and advanced seatbelt technology. • An exterior safety staircase allows to access roof compartments. • Recessed awnings can be deployed on both sides of the vehicle during inclement weather. • I ncreased storage capacity allows TRT to keep additional equipment on board that once was stored on warehouse shelves. That equipment needed to be placed on board at the time of a response depending on the nature of the emergency. (Submitted)

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Bloom Healthy launches first organic grocery pop-up Bloom Healthy, an organic grocery pop-up, is on a mission to make access to organic fruits, vegetables and foods more affordable and available to everyone. The Westchester-based social enterprise is offering organic boxes of groceries for pickup for yourself or someone else by selecting “Pay it Forward with Kindness” to buy a box for someone in need at checkout. “I am excited to help the next generation bloom with organic fruits and vegetables.” said Marion Henson, founder and CEO of Bloom Healthy. “I am looking forward to working with everyone in the New Rochelle Community and all the opportunities to help.” Bloom Healthy launched on July 14, operating from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The pop-up runs every Wednesday and Friday for the duration of the summer. The storefornt is located at 595 Main St., in downtown New Rochelle. Pickups are every Wednesday and Friday from 11am to 5pm. On her first day, there were al-

ready 40 online orders with half of them pay-it-forward boxes. Henson chose New Rochelle to start her business because she is a graduate of the College of New Rochelle and connected with the neighborhoods in the city. “I have a real love of the community,” she said. “I know there are different groups of people here in New Rochelle, from those who are food insecure and those who are not. I wanted to help wherever I could.” The grocery pop-up will feature boxes of organic fruits, vegetables, herbs and mushrooms. The Little Bloom Box is $35. You can choose to pick-up for yourself or Pay it Forward with Kindness. Visit bloomhealthy.org to purchase or request a box. “Ms. Henson’s business is more than a business,” Westchester County Executive George Latimer said. “It’s a community partnership … it’s heartwarming to see so many people taking to task the idea of helping others have nutritious meals.”

Henson’s vision for filling neighbors in need with food started to take shape in November 2020 when she joined Launch1000, the county’s entreprenuerial program designed to take ideas and turn them into businesses. The program is being administered through federal COVID relief funds. And now that Bloom Healthy is up and running, its goal is food security and healthy, fresh food for all; healthy food equals a healthy lifestyle. Since food is medicine, Henson believes that everyone should have access to organic fruits and vegetables at an affordable cost all the time. That means if you experience a crisis or are still battling the various layers of the pandemic, you now will never have to worry about getting healthy options for yourself or your family. For more information about Bloom Healthy and to purchase or request a “Bloom Box,” please visit bloomhealthy.org. (Submitted)

A new organic pop-up recently opened in downtown New Rochelle, at 595 Main St., and offers organic frutis and vegetables for pickup at affordable prices.

According to Founder Marion Henson, Bloom Healthy’s goal is food security and healthy fresh food for all. Photos courtesy Westchester County

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Mamaroneck pest control owner elected to NPMA board Joel Nolasco, the owner of a Mamaroneck-based pest management company, has been recently elected to the board of a national non-profit. Operating NuBorn Pest Control, located at 154 E. Boston Post Road in the village, Nolasco was elected in March to the National Pest Management Association’s Board of Directors. “To be selected by a group of your peers voted on across the country was validating,” he said. “Most people in the pest control industry are second and third generation, so being first generation and being able to be recognized as a representative of the industry is inspiring to me and I hope that it is inspiring to others.” The National Pest Management Association, NPMA, established in 1933, is an organization with nearly 5,000 members from around the world that supports the pest management industry’s commitment to the protection of public health, food and property. Nolasco, a resident of Yonkers and native of the Bronx, is the first Latino elected to the NPMA board. “I hope with everything I can

do there and have been doing already, that I can motivate people,” he said. “We can get there and make positive change if you set your mind to it.” After launching NuBorn in 2008 with a longtime friend, the duo has grown the business into one of the premiere pest control operations in all of Westchester County. Nolasco, 35, said the added distinction of now being an NPMA board member allows him the ability to collaborate with other members across the country— including bigger and more established companies—and learn new approaches, which will only prove to benefit NuBorn and better serve his clients. “Ultimately, the point of being on the [NPMA] board is to give back to your industry … and see how to be a better company,” he added. “To take things that I’ve learned as a small business owner and share it with others.” Roughly 15 years ago Nolasco knew he found his calling in pest control while first working for Terminix—the second largest pest control company in the U.S.—in 2005 while attending college. That passion, coupled with his

growing entrepreneurial sprit, allowed him to quickly rise up the ranks there, before ultimately deciding to venture out on his own path. “I fell in love with pest management, every aspect of the industry appealed to me,” he said. “I knew this would be my life career. My work experience and drive shaped the way I saw the business. I continue to grow, learn and have an eagerness to help shape the industry I love.” Once establishing NuBorn, Nolasco has also been extremely active within the industry. He has served on the inaugural board of the New York Pest Management Association, NYPMA, working his way up to board president. And currently, he serves as past president of the NYPMA as well as the current chairman of the NPMA Diversity Committee. “I feel fortunate to be part of this industry,” he said. “It is an exciting time for us in pest management.” Nolasco, who is also one of the few associate certified entomologist in Westchester County, believes now more than ever that the pest control indus-

try is becoming more valued, and he’s happy to be a part of that shifting perception. “I think it’s becoming more accepted overall,” he said. “Rather than people seeing us as harming the environment, we’re enhancing life and helping you enjoy your life.” For more information about Nuborn Pest Control and its wide array of professional services, call 914-239-3831 or visit www. nubornpest.com. NPMA exists to positively impact the businesses and livelihoods of those in the pest management community. Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, just outside of Washington, D.C., the association is guided by the vision of knowledgeable industry professionals who serve on NPMA’s Board of Directors, which sets policy and manages the organization’s business. The board is composed of 26 voting members: President, Immediate Past President, President-Elect, Treasurer, Secretary; 10 At-Large Directors elected from the general membership; five Regional Directors and two Associate Directors elected at the discretion of the board. For more information, visit www.npmapestworld.org. (Submitted)

Joel Nolasco, of Yonkers, was recently elected to the National Pest Management Association Board of Directors. Nolasco owns NuBorn Pest Control in the village of Mamaroneck. Photo courtesy Joel Nolasco

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“The Flight Attendant” received a nomination for “Outstanding Comedy Series,” as well as production design, casting and directing nominations. Several scenes were filmed in Westchester, including at the Motel 6 in Elmsford, The Galleria in White Plains and a private residence on Buckout Road in West Harrison.

When Emmy Award nominations were handed out on Tuesday, July 13, Westchester County took a bow. Fourteen award nominations went to productions that filmed in the county during the past year. “These nominations spotlight our film-friendly communities and diverse locations,” County Executive George Latimer said. “With our beautiful and spacious parks, historic Main Streets, rural landscapes and bustling urban areas we provide interesting backdrops for feature films, episodic shows, and commercials. Congratulations to all of the creative talent behind this year’s nominees; we’ll be rooting for you in September.” Among the shows honored with nominations is the HBO Max comedy, “The Flight Attendant,” which features actress Kaley Cuoco as the airline employee whose life unravels after she wakes up in a hotel room next to a dead man with no memory of what happened the night before. The show received a nomination for “Outstanding Comedy Series,” with acting nods going to Cuoco and Rosie Perez. The show also received production design, casting and directing nominations. Several scenes were filmed in Westchester, including at the Motel 6 in Elmsford, The Galleria in White Plains and a private residence on Buckout Road in West Harrison. This year’s nominees also include the Netflix drama,

“Halston,” starring Ewan McGregor in the story of the rise and fall of America’s first celebrity fashion designer. The show’s producers selected the W.B. Thompson Mansion (Alder Manor) in Yonkers as the backdrop for an episode set in Versailles, France. Additional scenes were filmed in White Plains. “We’re thrilled about the nominations and seeing a real uptick in film activity in

2021,” said Natasha Caputo, Westchester County Tourism and Film director. “Westchester County is attractive to the industry because of our diversity of locations inside the New York film zone. We can also stand in for almost anywhere in the world and any point in time – as seen in one of this year’s nominees, ‘Halston.’” Latimer added, “It’s a point of hometown pride to see our locations featured in award-winning productions. Film and television production is important to our regional economy. The nominations represent just a fraction of the success we have had with the film and television industry, which in 2019 generated $45 million in economic impact in Westchester.” The 73rd annual Emmy Awards hosted by Cedric the Entertainer, will take place Sept. 19 on CBS and Paramount Plus at 8 p.m.

EMMY AWARD NOMINEES OUTSTANDING COMEDY SERIES

Flight Attendant LEAD ACTRESS, COMEDY SERIES

Kaley Cuoco LEAD ACTOR, LIMITED SERIES, MOVIE OR ANTHOLOGY

Ewan McGregor OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES

Rosie Perez OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION DESIGN FOR A NARRATIVE CONTEMPORARY PROGRAM

The Flight Attendant OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION DESIGN FOR A NARRATIVE PERIOD OR FANTASY PROGRAM

Halston OUTSTANDING CASTING FOR A COMEDY SERIES

The Flight Attendant OUTSTANDING PERIOD COSTUMES

Halston “Versailles” OUTSTANDING DIRECTION FOR A COMEDY SERIES

Flight Attendant “In Case of Emergency” OUTSTANDING SINGLE-CAMERA PICTURE EDITING FOR COMEDY SERIES

Flight Attendant “In Case of Emergency” OUTSTANDING PERIOD AND/OR CHARACTER MAKEUP

Halston “Versailles” OUTSTANDING MUSIC SUPERVISION

Halston “The Party’s Over” OUTSTANDING ORIGINAL MAIN TITLE THEME MUSIC

Flight Attendant OUTSTANDING WRITING FOR A COMEDY SERIES Among the shows honored with Emmy nominations is the HBO Max comedy, “The Flight Attendant,” which features actress Kaley Cuoco. Photo courtesy Westchester County

Flight Attendant, “In case of emergency”

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Acivities and events throughout Rye City DOWN TO EARTH RYE FARMERS MARKET

Sunday, July 25 Rye’s Farmers Market The Rye Farmers Market is in the parking lot off Theodore Fremd Avenue, behind the Purchase Street stores, runs on Sundays from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. though Dec. 5. Shop for locally grown fruits and vegetables, pasture-raised meats and eggs, local seafood, breads and baked goods, cheese, spirits, pickles and heat-and-eat foods. Rye Municipal Lot 2

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Thursday, July 22 at 6:30 p.m. “A Midsummer Night’s Queen” Village Green: July 22 Rye Town Park: July 23 and 24 After a long COVID-induced hibernation, we are so excited to announce our 2021 Summer production. Get ready for “A Midsummer Night’s Queen,” our Hippolyta-centered musical Midsummer, featuring songs by Freddie Mercury and Queen (and others).

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Westchester County Park Summer Concert Series Tuesday, July 27 Hudson Horns at Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla Concerts are 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.; gates open at 6 p.m. Tickets: $10 per person. Tickets will not be sold at the event General admission style seating Tickets required for ages 5-plus (4 years old and under-free) Free parking. All attendees must show proof of valid ticket. Masks are optional No animals permitted at the concerts unless they are leashed service/support animals. We encourage our guests to bring chairs, blankets, food and beverages (alcohol only for those 21-plus). No refunds will be given unless a performance is cancelled in its entirety with no replacement performance scheduled

RIDGE HILL EVENTS

Friday, July 23 and 30 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Market on Market Farmers Market Join us every Friday for the brand new, Market on Market Farmers Market! We’ve partnered with Morning Glory Markets to bring our guests fresh food from local growers and makers. In addition to fresh food, there will be prepared food, live music, games and plenty of outdoor seating. Come for the food, stay for the vibe. Here is a list of vendors. Many will be weekly and some will be on rotation. • Abandoned Hard Cider • Anthi’s Greek Specialties • Arlotta Food Studio • AYA HummusCooperstown Cheese Co. • Diana’s Aprons, Totes & Masks • Don Carvajal Cafe • Doc Pickle • Fino Farm Orchards • Freefall Sangria • Freshly Made Juices • Hudson Valley Fisheries • J & A Farm • KAS Spirits • Knot of this World Pretzels • Leila’s Crepe Station • Myriad Mirage • Mangalitsa by MoseFARM • Miss Mary’s Flower Farm • Nutmeg Cafe • R&M Farm • Sasha’s Seafood • Wave Hill Breads

Saturday, July 24 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays In The Square Groove along Market Street while shopping the Market on Market artists market and enjoy street side performances by local musicians every Saturday. Find us Market Street near Town Square. For more info visit https://www. ridgehill.com/event/Music-in-theStreets/2145551036/

Friday, July 23 and 30 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays by the fountain In partnership with Doug Panero Presents, Ridge Hill’s Fountain Plaza will feature an exciting line-up of musical talent. Enjoy rock, funk, soul and much more while grabbing dinner and drinks outside or simply pause and take in the sounds after shopping the Market on Market farmers market. • July 23: International Orange • July 30: Akiko Tsuruga

Sundays, July 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bicycle Sundays Bicycle Sundays are a beloved Westchester tradition since 1974. More than 60,000 participants each year bike, walk, and jog a 13.1-mile loop of the Bronx River Parkway from White Plains to Yonkers. For more than 40 years, since community leaders recognized the importance of environmental preservation and promotion of a healthy, fit lifestyle, people have gathered on Sundays to join the traffic-free route. WPF is excited to be part of an event that so many residents of Westchester, and beyond, look forward to each year. The program is presented by Westchester County Parks and sponsored by the Westchester Parks Foundation and its partners through generous donations from co-presenting sponsors Con Edison and NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital. Danny Cycles is the exclusive bicycle shop. Without WPF and our partners, the future of Bicycle Sundays is not guaranteed. Bicycle Sunday dates: July 25 Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 Sept. 12, 19 and 26 Oct. 3, 17, 24 and 31 During Bicycle Sundays, the parkway is open exclusively for bicyclists, in-line skaters, scooters, walkers and joggers. The course will be slightly modified this year, beginning at Main Street in White Plains (instead of Westchester County Center) and continue south to Scarsdale Road in Yonkers. The road is closed to automobiles in that stretch of parkway. Admission is free. There are numerous points of entry along the route. Although parking will be available in the Westchester County Center east parking lot, participants will follow signs and directions to enter the route at Main Street once they exit their cars.

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Rye City & Harrison Home Sales Listings provided by the office of Westchester County Clerk Timothy C. Idoni Photos courtesy Zillow.com, Trulia.com, Hotpads.com, Spotproperty.com & Maps.google.com

1 Fellowship Lane, Rye Brook 6/15/21 $885,000

1 Iroquois St., Rye 5/21/21 $1,925,000

1 Landmark Square, Port Chester 5/28/21 $280,000

1 Washington Mews, Port Chester 6/1/21 $425,000

10 Bell Place, Rye Brook 5/7/21 $715,000

10 Rose Lane, Rye Brook 6/8/21 $1,273,500

1001 Forest Ave., Rye 5/24/21 $13,000,000

101 Glen Oaks Drive, Rye 6/16/21 $988,560

104 Midland Ave., Rye 5/19/21 $1,315,000

1068 Boston Post Road, Rye 6/18/21 $999,000

109 N. Ridge St., Rye Brook 5/11/21 $660,000

11 Cedar Lane, Purchase 6/15/21 $5,400,000

110 Freemont St., Harrison 6/9/21 $350,000

111 Hix Ave., Rye 6/23/21 $3,426,000

115 Glendale Place, Port Chester 6/2/21 $615,000

12 Fulton Ave., Rye 5/14/21 $2,800,000

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For Boomers

Downsizing without

Drama

The past year has made people ask so much of their homes as people brought in work, school and exercise. It not only took a toll on the aesthetics, but also our lifestyles, said Marni Jameson, a syndicated home and lifestyle columnist with several books on downsizing. “COVID-19 changed the way we live in our homes and what we expect from them,” Jameson said. For people in the process of downsizing to a smaller home ,it’s best approached with an end goal in mind. “Find your motivation. Do you want to live in a smaller, lighter footprint? Are you moving from 3,000 square feet to 1,500 square feet? Do you only want to keep what you need, use or love? Having a goal in mind will help rev your engines,” Jameson said. When it comes to downsizing Jameson prefers the term “rightsizing” instead. “It’s upsizing for many people” because they will be living in their ideally sized space, she said. For adults who are combining two houses, decluttering is required. “Boomer-age folks are getting remarried in midlife, and they need to fit two houses into one. One house plus one house needs to equal one house. Each has to

get rid of half a house,” Jameson said. Don’t fantasize that you will be able to fit in all your furniture, appliances, clothes and gadgets. “Measure it out. Do a floor plan. Use a tape measure to see what will fit. Space is finite; your stuff isn’t,” Jameson said. Be practical. For example, measure kitchen shelves to see how many glasses they will hold and get rid of the excess, she said. Downsizing can be an emotional experience. We hang onto much of our stuff for the memories. Getting rid of things can feel like cutting off an arm, Jameson said. Start the process in a place where you won’t get emotional, such as the linen closet, under the sink or the garage. “Once you start, you’ll get momentum. Then you can move on to more difficult spaces like the clothes closet, children’s rooms and photos. The photos are hard,” Jameson said. Tread lightly when it comes to the “box of feels” — the keepsakes, souvenirs and inherited treasures — because that can become “a sinkhole of sentiment,” Jameson said. “Be prepared. You don’t know what will trip your feelings,” she said. The key is to manage the stories those

“Measure it out. Do a floor plan. Use a tape measure to see what will fit. Space is finite; your stuff isn’t.”

things evoke. “That’s what you’re connected to,” Jameson said. Sometimes it helps to choose a number when it comes to precious items, whether it’s a collection of milk glasses or fishing lures. Save one or five, take photos of the rest and let them go. Digitize what you can: photos, old video cassettes and films, letters, certificates, CDs and DVDs, Jameson said. They can be saved in the cloud or through a service like ScanMyPhotos.com. “Instead of feeling sad about letting go of your possessions, think of how beneficial they will be for someone else,” she said. Put the dining room table that doesn’t fit on Craigslist or in the classifieds (use precaution when meeting and only accept cash). Sell your jewelry on eBay or

through consignment stores and higher end items through auction houses or TheRealReal.com. Keep track of donations for tax writeoffs and use Intuit’s ItsDeductible feature (app or online) to find out what they’re worth, Jameson said. Be creative with hard-to-part with items. Turn your wedding gown into a baptismal gown or pillow, or cut off a piece of fabric and add to a scrapbook. One of Jameson’s books, “Downsizing the Family Home: A Workbook,” is a tool to help. Filled with advice and how-to checklists, it’s also a scrapbook and journal to retain family history. Downsizing may be hard, but it’s also freeing. “Most people are not remorseful. They feel great about it,” Jameson said.

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For Boomers

Boater’s paradise Florida’s St. Andrew Bay has plenty for landlubbers, too

Birding, boating, bicycling — oh my! St. Andrews State Park near Panama City Beach, Florida, offers visitors plenty of outdoor activities among its more than 1,200 acres of peacefulness, stunning views and five distinct ecological landscapes. This beautiful park takes visitors to the Gulf Coast and St. Andrew Bay, one of the largest deep-water bays on the coast. History buffs will find two World War II gun mounts within the park. One is at the jetty overlook and one is on the Gulf side of the jetty beach area. Panama City is a boater’s paradise. St. Andrew Bay offers first-class boating conditions and easy access to the Gulf of Mexico. In turn, there is a huge variety of fishing to be done. Charters are easy to come by, or bring your own boat. Boat tours are offered for visitors wanting to shuttle from the mainland to Shell Island throughout the spring and summer. Boat charters leave from Panama City, offering a chance for fishing then a

stop at the island to go shelling, sunbathing, dolphin spotting and grill their own catch. The opportunities are endless when it comes to fishing near these beautiful shores, whether it is a deep-sea jetty or surf fishing. Redfish, flounder, bluefish, sea trout, bonito, dolphin and more will be found in this scenic park. Note: A Florida saltwater fishing license is required. At Grand Lagoon, fishers will find bait. It is also a place with some grocery items, snacks and rentals for chairs, umbrellas, canoes, kayaks and snorkeling gear. One of the longstanding Panama City things to do is kayak fishing. It is something that native Brad Stephens loves to do, and he offers guided kayak fishing charters for people of all skill levels. Sunjammers is a fifth-generation family-owned kayaking tour company offering four-hour inshore kayak fishing trips. A two- to three-hour trip is also offered, a nighttime charter searching for those redfish. Visit sunjammers.com.

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Legal Notices BUCK BROOK 101, LLC. Articles of Organization of Limited Liability Company (“LLC”). Articles of Organization filed with Sec. of State of NY (“SSNY”) on 06/07/2021. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any such process served to the LLC at The LLC, 95 Ridge Street, East Chester, NY 10709. Purpose: To engage in all things that the company may legally engage in under the Laws of the State of New York. Organizer: Jacobowitz & Gubits, LLP, 158 Orange Avenue, Walden, New York 12586. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 06/10/21Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 37 sands st, Port Chester, NY 10573. Notice of Formation of KG Beauty, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 06/07/2021. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 2 Sadore Lane, Apt 6A., Yonkers. NY 10710. Notice of Formation of Khani & Harvey Logistics LLC, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 06/07/2021 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:37 Greentree Dr Scarsdale NY 10583. Notice of Formation of Three Player’s Stable. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 06/1/21 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:105 Corporate Park Drive, Apt 1023, West Harrison, NY 10604. Notice of Formation of WITS Group LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NYSS Secy of State (SSNY) on 3/23/21 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: P.O. Box 706, Mount Vernon, NY 10551. Notice of Formation of Arina LLC. Arts of Organization files with purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 6/04/2021 Office location: WestchesterCounty. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Legalinc Corporate Services Inc 1967 Wehrle Drive Suite 1 #086 Buffalo, NY 14221. Notice of Formation of Clean Start Painting LLC. Arts of Org. Filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 6/14/21. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 333 Westchester Avenue, Suite E106, White Plains, NY 10505. Notice of Formation of Justine Carino Consulting, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Sec of State (SSNY) on 6/1/21 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 110 Main st. Apt. 3B, Tuckahoe NY 10707. Notice of Formation of kinkysweatnyc, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 5/14/2021 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:830 Mckinley St, Peekskill NY 10566. Notice of Formation of Late Night Speed Shop, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 06/10/2021 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it

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A matter of timing LIVE MIKE Mike Smith

I’m not the kind of guy who likes to admit when he is wrong, but I’ll come out and say it; I’m finally coming around to the idea that Major League Baseball needs to do something about the length of its games. For a long time, I’ve been a staunch opponent of any MLB rule proposal made with the express intent of shortening the duration of games. As an avowed traditionalist, I’ve always maintained that maneuvers like instituting pitch clocks, limiting pitcher substitutions and starting extra innings with a runner on second base were not only bad, gimmicky ideas, they were positively ruinous to the fabric of the game. Baseball should never be rushed, I felt, and any attempt alter the languid pace of play was a huge mistake. But now, I’m start-

ing to rethink that position. On Monday night, I sat through the entirety of an 11-inning affair between the Mets and the Reds, a five-hour, 15-11 slugfest that had as many twists and turns as one could ask for in a regular season showdown between two non-divisional foes with eyes on the postseason. But as exciting as the game might have been, with seven lead changes and a even more pivotal at-bats throughout the contest, I couldn’t help but feel that, much like with Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman, you could have trimmed at least an hour-and-a-half off the run time and still had an enjoyable time. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy settling in for these long-haul games. As a baseball fan, I’ll watch pretty much anything you put in front of me. But I wonder how these lengthy affairs translate into capturing a younger audience and helping them to fall in love with the game I’ve loved all my life. Because for every game like you had on Monday with the

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Mets, it seems like there are dozens like Sunday Night Baseball’s nationally televised slog between the Yankees and Red Sox. Sure, the shorthanded Yanks’ 9-1 win might have had fans of the Bronx Bombers giddy, but the game was an interminable 3:45 hours long, a major league borefest if ever there was one. I doubt it held the attention of anyone who didn’t already have a rooting interest in the game. Saturday’s 3-1 game between the two AL East rivals? That one positively moved with a 2:45 run time—but that’s before you factor in a nearly two-hour rain delay. I know we’re never going to get back to the “good old days” when games clocked in at a crisp two-and-a-half hours. The game itself has changed significantly since 1968 and the advertising dollars are too important to see owners willingly give that up. I also know that any rule changes that have already been made to the game have had a negligible impact on game times at best, so outside of a dramatic,

On July 19, the Mets and Reds played an 11-inning, 4:45 hour game that, while exciting, was probably just too long for the average fan to sit through. Sports Editor Mike Smith is starting to warm to the idea that we need to shorten MLB games. Photo courtesy wikipedia.org

drastic step, I’m not sure there’s any quick fix to the situation. But I hope someone figures

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Local ballers heating up in July By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor On Saturday morning, a small park tucked away in a quiet Elmsford neighborhood played home to a score of area hoopsters, as high school-aged basketball players took to the blacktop to compete in the long-running Massaro Park Summer League. For some, the league is an opportunity to gather with friends and stay active, but for others—like members of the Mamaroneck High School basketball program—the weekly games are an important part of building for varsity success. On July 17, playing for assistant Mamaroneck coach Trevor Dimmie, an undermanned group of Tigers players stayed perfect in MPSL action, coming from behind to beat NextLevel Athletics 19-17 on a last minute bucket by rising junior Aaron Bard. The victory may have clinched the Tigers a top-seed in the upcoming six-team MPSL playoffs, but for Mamaroneck varsity coach Tyrone Carver—who was watching on in his capacity as

the league commissioner—wins and losses are secondary to developing the on-court bonds that will strengthen his program in the upcoming years. “We just want them to play and build some camaraderie, but we also use this as a time to evaluate and see what we have,” Carver said. “We have about 13 guys who are returning from varsity or played on the JV level last year, and we don’t really care about wins and losses, we just want them to get used to hearing our voices and improving against some pretty good talent here.” Carver said that most teams in the MPSL are comprised of a mixture of current high school AAU and unaffiliated players, which provides a unique experience for his players who also participate in the more highschool centric Premier League, run by the East Coast Elite organization, during the week. “It’s good for us to come out here,” said Carver. It’s a different type of talent, different type of schemes, and it helps us prepare for the winter season.”

Between games in the Premier League and the MPSL and twice-a-week 6:30 a.m. practices, Carver said that Mamaroneck’s basketball players are together up to five times a week over the summer, something he feels is especially important given how much off-season development time programs lost last year due to pandemic restrictions. That lost year, combined with the eagerness of a Tiger team trying to build upon a 2021 season that saw it defeat a vaunted Mount Vernon squad twice, have helped stoke the Tigers’ enthusiasm for a robust summer schedule, according to Carver. “We felt like last year, we were behind the eight-ball in terms of developing some players and developing the team because of the Covid situation,” he said. “Our returning guys got a taste of success last year and want to keep that taste in their mouth and I think that our younger guys see that success and want to be a part of it, too.” CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com

Mamaroneck’s Aaron Bard sets up for a shot against NextLevel Athletics on July 17. Bard’s game-winner would clinch a first-place playoff seed for the Tigers in the Massaro Park Summer League.

Rising senior Julian Epstein rejects a shot on July 17. Photos/Mike Smith

Rising junior Peter Radovich blows past a defender at Massaro Park. Mamaroneck’s MPSL team has fared well against competition from all across Westchester this summer.

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