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August 16, 2019 | Vol. 7, Number 32 | www.ryecityreview.com

County Planning releases ‘A Roof Over Your Head’

Latimer announces 20th annual Senior Law Day Westchester County Executive George Latimer is pleased to announce that the 20th Annual Senior Law will take place on Tuesday, Sept.10, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Westchester County Center.

The free event features more than 20 educational workshops, oneon-one consultations and an opportunity to meet and learn from experienced elder law attorneys, certified financial planners, geriatric care managers and long-term care insurance specialists. Free parking will also be available.

“We can’t stress enough the importance of planning, especially when it comes to aging,” Latimer said. “Senior Law Day is designed to help Westchester families navigate the legal, financial and health related concerns that all of us experience as we grow older.”

The program, hosted in part

by Westchester County’s Department of Senior Programs and Services, DSPS, is open to all County senior citizens and their families. Registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome and sign-up for the free, 15-minute, one-on-one consultations will be available at the door. To register in advance, call 813-6300 or visit westchestergov.com/seniors.

“Since its start in 1999, Senior Law Day has benefitted an estimated 10,000 seniors, family

members and caregivers throughout Westchester.,” DSPS Commissioner Mae Carpenter said.

“It’s one of our department’s most valuable programs not only because of the services offered, but also because of the dedicated community partners we work with who volunteer their time and expertise for the past 20 years to make these events possible.”

The full day of workshops will include topics on elder law, estate and retirement planning, wills and trusts, social security benefits, long-term care, Medicare and Medicaid, financial planning, affordable housing and more. In addition, two sessions will be presented in Spanish.

The following is an outline of each of the scheduled workshops: WORKSHOP 1: TIME: 9:45-10:45 a.m.

• Elder Law Q&A: An Introduction to Aging Issues and Planning for the Future101 • Smart Seniors/Smart Investors: Dont Get Scammed • What are the Best and Most Affordable Housing Options as you Age? • Should I Use a Will or a Trust: Whos Afraid of Probate?

What to do When Someone Dies • Understanding Your Social Security Retirement Benefits • Spanish: Cobertura Básica de Medicare

• 15-Minute Consultations by Appointment WORKSHOP 2: TIME: 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

• Understanding the Basics of Retirement Plans and IRA Distribution Rules • How do I Pay for Long Term Care? Planning With and Without Long Term Care Insurance • Take charge: Planning in Advance for your Health Care • Making it Easier to Care: How to Use a Power of Attorney and when to Establish a Guardianship • What is Professional Geriatric Care Management?

• How to Avoid Common Scams that Target Older Adults • Spanish: Planificación de bienes: Testamentos, Cuidados Médicos y Finanzas • 15-Minute Consultations by Appointment WORKSHOP 3: TIME: 12:15-1:15 p.m.

• Nuts and Bolts of Medicaid Planning • Avoid 10 Greatest Gaffes in Estate Planning • Protecting Your Privacy: Staying Safe While Navigating the Internet • Should I Stay or Should I Go? Should I Use a Will or a Trust: Who’s Afraid of Probate? What to do When Someone Dies

• Medicare: Plan, Enroll, and Manage to Meet your Changing Needs • Spanish: ¿Cuáles son las Mejores y más Asequibles Opciones de Vivienda a Medida que Usted Envejece?

• 15-Minute Consultations by Appointment WORKSHOP 4: TIME: 1:15-2 p.m.

• Estate Planning/Elder Law 101: Nuts and Bolts of Estate Planning to Preserve your Assets • 15-Minute Consultations by Appointment In addition to workshops and consultations, this year we are raising awareness of the growing scam victimization of seniors; we ask participants to bring examples of deceptive print and email communications. Helpful materials from government agencies, not-for-profit organizations and program sponsors will also be available at exhibit tables.

Questions regarding the program or services may be emailed to seniorlawdayinfo@gmail.com or tweeted to @seniorlawday.

Other useful resources are available at seniorlawday.info.

For registration or additional information, call 813-6300 or visit westchestergov.com/seniors.

This is the 20th year that Westchester County has offered Senior Law Day programs. (Submitted)

a better description of the types of services offered by the many non-profit housing agencies in the County in addition to all the updated information. We expect it will continue to be a very popular guide.”

The 50-page guide has been updated to provide additional resources in the appendix, including contact information and hyperlinks to websites where available. The guide is available in both English and Spanish, and can be found on Westchester County’s website. Hard copies are also available.

For more information please call Jane Lindau, Director of Housing, county Department of Planning, at 995-1920.

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ArtsWestchester announced the list of 50-plus contemporary artists who will be exhibiting artwork as part of a fall exhibition exploring the creativity, forms and art of seating. For more, see page 10.

For the first time since 2010, the Westchester County Department of Planning has issued a new version of “A Roof Over Your Head,” a question and answer guide filled with practical information on housing resources in Westchester. Whether you are a tenant, landlord, homeowner, an elderly person or a person with a disability, the publication serves as a compilation of answers to many of the most commonly asked questions about housing. “‘A Roof Over Your Head’ continues to be a great resource to the entire Westchester County community.” Westchester County Executive George Latimer said.

“I encourage everyone to use this Guide to become familiar with practical, imperative information on housing resources in Westchester. Whether it be affordable housing, senior housing, or whether to rent or buy, this Guide will help you make the most informed decision. ” Norma Drummond, Planning Department commissioner, added, “Since the first ‘Roof Over Your Head’ was published in 1981, it has been a tremendous resource for so many people with questions on all matters about housing. This 2019 version adds more website information and

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‘Playland Park: Then And Now’

Playland has been Westchester County and the New York Metropolitan areas’ great family amusement park and entertainment center since 1928. For the 2019 season, the Park welcomed many new, exciting events and promotions—including the opening of a new ride for the first time in 11 years named “Dragonator”; a collaboration with ArtsWestchester and the Westchester Parks Foundation for a public art display, the first new commercial in 10 years, the welcoming of “Town Days” to

promote community and 11 new musical acts. With all of this, and a refreshed mascot, new approach to marketing and PR focused heavily on metrics—historic Rye Playland is making a comeback.

In honor of Playland’s banner year, the county produced a short documentary on the history of the park called “Playland: Then And Now.” Take a look back on the very first planned amusement park in the entire country—our very own Playland Park.

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Gala awards honorees Westchester Parks Foundation, WPF, will bestow three awards to local individuals and organizations at its 42nd annual “Celebrate the Power of Parks” gala taking place on Thursday, Sept. 19 at the Westchester County Center in White Plains. All the funds raised at the gala will benefit the many WPF programs and services which preserve, enhance and beautify Westchester County parks.

The evening will recognize the visionary leadership and dedication to community demonstrated by the honorees.

The recipients include: Philanthropy Leadership Award: Carolyn and Don Moriarty of Bronxville For their unwavering and passionate commitment to Westchester County Parks. The Moriartys share a family history of dedicating time and resources to public

benefit, especially in the Westchester community.

Community Partner Award: Impact100 Westchester For its mission to make a transformative impact in Westchester County. Specifically, to help change the lives of our campers through their experience at the Impact100 Arts Pavilion at Camp Morty.

Special Recognition for Service to Parks: The Native Plant Center at Westchester Community College For its dedication of more than 20 years to the native plants and natural landscapes of Westchester County, and their creation and

promotion of the county’s executive order calling for native plants to be used exclusively in county parks and properties.

“This year’s honorees truly exemplify commitment to the parks and opens spaces that our county needs in order to thrive,” said Joanne Fernandez, board chairperson of the Westchester Parks Foundation. “Their unwavering passion helps us to achieve our mission of advocating and investing in the preservation, conservation and enjoyment of the 18,000 acres of parks, trails and open spaces within the Westchester County Parks system. We’re grateful for these ‘parksters.”

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By Andy Landorf & John Colquhoun

The New 60 is a weekly look about what it’s like to be in your 60’s in today’s world: adult children living at home, downsizing (jobs and houses), finding old friends on Facebook and deciphering text-speak. It’s a Brave New World of second homes, second careers and second marriages…and finding out after a lifetime of milkshakes and ice cream that you’re suddenly lactose-intolerant.

The New 60 is created by two local 60-plus Westchester residents, John Colquhoun of Bronxville and Andy Landorf, who hails from Tarrytown. The duo are long-time advertising creatives and this, as the saying goes, is their Act II. Even though it features folks in their 60’s, if you know someone who is 60, have a parent who’s 60 or just generally enjoy watching funny things happen to other people, you’ll find something to relate to here—you may even find yourself saying, “Hey, that happened to me!”

To read more of the New 60, visit their website at thenew60comic.com.

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Art For All! registration is open at PAC Pelham Art Center is now taking registrations for its fall semester that begins Sept. 23.

With back-to-school around the corner and the season ready to change, the Art Center announces its roster of fall classes for all ages and interests.

Once-a-week classes for adults and high school students cover a range of media. Oil Techniques, a new class on Monday evenings, invites painters of

all levels to come improve their technique. Digital Photography on Tuesday evenings is an opportunity to train the eye and learn a new skill.

Looking to go beyond the basics? Several specialized classes are offered at Pelham Art Center this semester. Sketching in Oils, another new class at the Art Center, will introduce a fresh approach to landscape painting, while In-depth Paint-

ing will cover fundamental to advanced techniques. Drawing the Face will provide detailed guidance to execute the perfect portrait, and Figure Drawing will focus on the human figure. school students with a special interest in visual art can build their college portfolios at High School Figure Drawing for Portfolio on Wednesday evenings. In this class, students will create well-structured drawings and works of other media to develop a strong, diverse portfolio.

Several adult/high school courses are offered at two different time slots. Artists can Create with Collage, study Ceramics, and practice Drawing & Painting according to their schedules. For those seeking some independent studio time, there is the Painting & Drawing Open Studio on Monday mornings and Friday afternoons.

Art-making encourages new ways to think, create and connect with others. Fall youth classes at Pelham Art Center allow kids to pursue their curiosity and build confidence by accomplishing projects in a variety of media.

In Learn to Draw, Traditional Drawing Techniques and Ceramics & Wheel Throwing, students will have hands-on fun that develops motor skills and problem-solving. Young artists will also enjoy Cartooning on Tuesdays and Drawing & Watercolor Illustration on Saturdays where they can put ideas onto paper.

Kids can acquire valuable computer skillsets while having creative fun at the Pelham Art Center Media Lab. New media youth classes this fall include two courses in Scratch Coding, Pixel Pals, Young Photographers, Animated Doodles, Hand Animation, Drawing in Photoshop, 3D Modeling and Stop

Motion Animation. a workshop at Pelham Art CenArt is a wonderful way for ter. Come create with the comchildren to bond with loved munity at our fall workshops: ones. Parents, grandparents and Portrait Intensive: Sept.16-19 caretakers are welcome to sign Encaustic Demo with R&F: up for Pre-School Arton Tues- Sept. 21 day mornings and Create with Chinese Brush Painting: Sept.

Me! on Thursday mornings. 23 qnd 30, Oct. 7 and 21 These classes create a shared, Matisse Masterpiece: Nov. 22 exploratory experience for both Planning a special event? Cusadult and child. Need to drop tom workshops and classes are the little one off? Paper Mache available through the Art Center! & Sculpture, Clay Creations, Art Contact us to book the Art CenStars and Art Explorations will ter for your next occasion. inspire young individuals to exFall registration is now open periment and express themselves. when you call Pelham Art CenAutumn is known as the sea- ter at 738-2525x111 or visit us son of change. Want to turn over at 155 Fifth Ave., in Pelham. Ona new leaf, but can’t commit to a line registration opens Aug. 16. full semester course? Register for (Submitted)

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Westchester Philharmonic names new board leadership The Westchester Philharmonic’s board of directors elected Numa Rousseve to be its next chairman, and Christina Maurillo as treasurer. Rousseve succeeds longtime Chair Millicent Kaufman, who was named Chair Emerita. Vice Chairs Mary D. Neumann and Murray Stahl continue in those roles.

Numa Rousseve joined the Philharmonic board in 2017 and has served as treasurer for the past year. Rousseve and his wife Kaaren attended the orchestra’s first performance in 1983, and have remained involved with the Westchester Philharmonic as donors, subscribers and through volunteer work in the office. Rousseve has served as president of the Greenburgh Board of Education, as well as president of the Westchester-Putnam School Boards Association. An avocational singer, Rousseve has been a member of the Westchester Choral Society serving as its treasurer and president.

In his youth Rousseve was the first black Jesuit seminarian in the New Orleans Province, later teaching English and speech at Jesuit High School in Dallas, and earning a New York State Herbert Lehman fellowship at NYU. In 1970, he switched careers and entered the commercial bank lending industry with Bankers Trust Company. He ended his long and successful professional banking career at HSBC Bank in 2012.

Numa Rousseve

Christina Maurillo

“I am deeply honored to be named chair of this wonderful organization,” he said. “I look forward to continuing our efforts to grow our attendance among all age groups, and to expanding the financial support necessary to keep this incredible orchestra alive and well, for ourselves, our children, and our grandchildren.”

Christina Maurillo, who also joined the board in 2017, is a financial planner at Barnum Financial Group. She earned her MBA in Finance from Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business and completed an executive program at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. She is active with the Etchells Class Association and belongs to the Oakcliff Sailing Center where she competes in national and international sailing competitions.

“As with all not-for-profit performing arts organizations,” Maurillo said, “the Westchester

Philharmonic is challenged to ensure it has sufficient resources to serve its community with the integrity and excellence for which it has become known. I am delighted to join the leadership team and to helping this deserving orchestra any way I can.”

Kaufman, who attended the Westchester Philharmonic’s very first concert in 1983, joined the board in 1990 and presided as chair through two separate tenures. She will remain on the board with the newly conferred title of Chair Emerita. At its meeting, the board unanimously adopted the following resolution: “In recognition of her years of dedicated work as president and chair of the Westchester Philharmonic Board of Directors, it is hereby resolved that we create the position of Chair Emerita to be held by Millicent Kaufman so long as she is a director, with the great appreciation of her fellow board members.” (Submitted)

New offerings for all ages at Hoff-Barthelson Registration for fall is open at Hoff-Barthelson, Westchester’s premier community music school!

At Hoff-Barthelson, students find a warm, friendly music school dedicated to the highest standards of education, performance and community service.

Students of all ages—6 months to adult—aptitudes and levels of interest enjoy a supportive, joyful learning environment; a focus on the whole person; exceptional teaching; and a multifaceted curriculum.

A commitment to creativity, collaboration and community permeates the school.

Once enrolled for music lessons, all students gain complimentary access to a comprehensive program that includes unlimited musicianship classes and ensembles, myriad performance opportunities, master classes with world-renowned guest artists and workshops.

As the school celebrates its 75th Anniversary, a number of exciting new classes and program

enhancements have been added to the school’s robust curriculum. A sampling of the new offerings includes: group piano and ukulele classes; songwriting workshops; classes in improvisation, piano history and literature; “Scarsdale Singers,” a chorus for adults; classes in the Alexander Technique; Dalcroze Eurhythmics workshops for all ages; and the implementation of online resources published by the Royal Conservatory of Music to support the school’s long-established grade-level appropriate learning goals.

The school year begins Monday, Sept. 9. Families wishing to learn about early childhood classes for children ages 6 months through kindergarten are invited to attend an Open House on Friday, Sept. 6, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., which features a demo class at 10:30 a.m.

For more information and to register, call 723-1169, visit hbms.org or email hb@hbms.org. (Submitted)

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Artist-made chairs on view in White Plains ArtsWestchester announced today the list of 50-plus contemporary artists who will be exhibiting artwork as part of a fall exhibition exploring the creativity, forms and art of seating. At center stage in ArtsWestchester’s latest exhibit entitled, “The Chair Show” is the chair, endlessly recast as luxurious or austere, regal or intimate, straightforward or ironic. Chairs give shape to the ways in which we rest and recreate ourselves in private or inhabit “seats of power” in public. As supporting players of day-to-day existence, focal points of ceremonies or revered objects of spiritual and sacred spaces, chairs are invested with diverse meanings and purposes.

The familiarity and suggestive associations of chairs make them attractive subjects for many contemporary artists. Some artists create aesthetically compelling utilitarian objects, while others have all but gutted the old Bauhaus directive of “form follows function.”What is it about chairs and seating that inspires so many different forms and materials? Janet T. Langsam, CEO of ArtsWestchester says, “Chairs

are dependable, familiar, everyday objects, but many artists in our show are looking at chairs as if for the first time. Our open call was met with overwhelming response from regional artists and designers working in different media. You’ll see three-dimensional works made from carved, bent or painted wood; metals, fabrics, and various recycled materials; paintings, photographs, and video and multi-media installations. Some artists play with size, scale and unexpected proportions and shapes; some use the chair as a canvas on which to paint and conjure a whole world, either familiar or imaginary.”

The Chair Show, on view in ArtsWestchester’s Gallery through Oct. 19, includes sculptural, conceptual, functional and dysfunctional forms of seating, as well as paintings and installations inspired by chairs. The works, chosen by an open call and curatorial invitation, represent more than 50 artists from the regional artistic community. Group Tours: Curator and docent tours of The Chair Show are available for groups of six or more. For

more information, or to book your group tour, please contact Gallery Curator Amy Kurlander at akurlander@ArtsWestchester. org. Suggested donation is $10 per person.

Special Public Events: Exhibition Opening Reception: Saturday, Sept. 28, 3 p.m.-5 p.m.

Preview The Chair Show, meet exhibiting artists and enjoy light bites and beverages.

Donations welcome. RSVP is encouraged to Lhanley@artswestchester.org Gallery Nite Out: Happy Hour & Gallery Tour Thursday, Oct. 10, 5:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.

Take a look at The Chair Show after hours during a curator’s tour and artist talk. This event is part of Gallery Nite Out, a series of artistic and engaging networking events in ArtsWestchester’s downtown White Plains gallery. “Prism/Livin/Room Chair,” by Amanda Brower utilizes recycled fabric and found chairs. Photo/David B. Smith Purchase tickets at artsw.org/galMarta Baumiller (Aquebogue, NY) Manny Ofori (Wappingers Falls, NY) leryniteout. (Submitted) Ada Blecher (Brooklyn, NY) Ernie Palmieri/Bentwood Studio (Westchester) “The Chair Show” exhibiting Amanda Browder (Brooklyn, NY) Mary Tooley Parker (Yorktown Heights, NY) artists include: April Chong (Oakland Gardens, NY) Anton Pollard (Mount Vernon, NY) Orpheus Acosta (Baldwin Place, B.A. D’Alessandro (White Plains, NY) Carl Rattner (New City, NY) NY) Dale Douglas (Ridgewood, NY) Marilyn Richeda (South Salem, NY) Michael Amato (Connecticut) Joseph M. Dunn (New York, NY) RockPaperRobot (Brooklyn, NY) James Fawcett (Highland, NY) Dyan Rosenberg (North Salem, NY) Jude Ferencz (Cazenovia, NY) Alexander Rutsch (Pelham, NY) Christopher Flick (Bronx, NY) Reinaldo Sanguino (Queens, NY) Betsy Gorman (Valatie, NY) Scott Seaboldt (New Rochelle, NY) Rose Jennifer Griffin (White Plains, NY) Joel Sherry (Sleepy Hollow, NY) Carmella Gullo (Brooklyn, NY) Selene Smerling (Irvington, NY) Leah Harper (Brooklyn, NY) Carol Perron Sommerfield (Ardsley, NY) Susan Rowe Harrison (Dobbs Ferry, NY) Cassie Hyde Strasser (Airmont, NY) Sarah Haviland (Crompond, NY) Peter Strasser, (Airmont, NY) Asher Israelow (NYC) Lee Christine Tyler (Yonkers, NY) Jeff Johnson (Poughkeepsie, NY) Rochelle Udell (Ossining, NY) Amanda Kelly (Brooklyn, NY) Les Von Losberg (Sleepy Hollow, NY) Simone Kestelman (White Plains, NY) Hanna Washburn (Astoria, NY) Ann Ladd (White Plains, NY) Kristen Wentrcek & Andrew Zebulon (Brooklyn, NY) Terence Main (NYC) Anna West (Beacon, NY) Rebecca Major (NYC) Thomas Wetzel (Middle Grove, NY) Kim Markel (Beacon, NY) Cheryl Wing-Zi Wong (Brooklyn, NY) Wendy Naidich (Hastings-on-Hudson, NY) Win Zibeon (Blauvelt, NY)

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A quick guide to college applications As the school year starts, so does college application season! Although the task may seem daunting, this step-by-step breakdown will allow you to see the process clear and simply.

Picking the schools you want to apply to is, quite frankly, the hardest part. Each school you apply to will be accompanied by an application fee ranging from $30$90, which can add up quickly.

Narrow down your options as best you can, but always keep a backup school on your list that you’re pretty sure you’ll get into, just to be safe. Ways to narrow your options can be: • Go on a campus visit. Sometimes a school can seem great in your head and online, but in reality isn’t the right fit. Go experience the campus for yourself, if possible.

• Touring local campuses can be helpful, providing a student’s perspective of a place you may have frequented prior to applying. Each school has different offerings, as well—visiting the University of Alaska campuses and private college campuses can broaden your possibilities.

• Make a list of what you’re

looking for in a university, things you like and dislike, then take this list and compare your choices to schools you’re interested in. Include items such as: • Weather: Do you want hot weather year-round, cold weather or all four seasons?

• Location: Do you want to stay in Alaska or branch outside?

Do you want to be in a suburb, a college town or in the middle of a city?

• Campus size: Do you want a campus with 1,000 or 30,000 undergraduate students?

• Class size: Would you be more comfortable with a discussion course with 15 students or 100 student lecture courses?

• Are you interested in Greek life organizations?

• Do they have majors and minors you may be interested in?

• Are you interested in studying abroad? Do they offer those opportunities?

• Sports: Do you want to attend a big Division 1 school or a small liberal arts Division 3 school? Even if you aren’t an athlete, sports can be a large part of campus life.

• Other extracurricular offerings, including arts, leadership and volunteer opportunities.

Now it’s time for the nitty gritty application process.

There are two types of applications: The Common Application and applications run by individual university services. The Common Application is used by more than 500 universities across the nation, according to the Washington Post, but many colleges use their own application system through their online website. Overall the two application methods will ask for the same things: • Documentation • High school transcript • A list of any extracurriculars, community service and achievements • Test results: The SAT vs. ACT • Essays • Interviews • Letters of recommendation Keep an eye on the deadline and have applications sent well before the final submission date. Time management is everything. Make a calendar and mark the deadline for each school so you stay organized

and don’t miss a date.

There are multiple ways to submit an application, so make sure you know what you’re choosing for each school: If you’re still intimidated by the application process, a college

counselor may be a great resource to help guide you, or your high school guidance counselor can provide the assistance you need.

Once you submit, make sure the online application status indicates they have received every-

thing required to complete your application.

Then the rest is a waiting game. Be patient and keep your eyes on your email inbox and your mailbox for admissions letters in the coming months.

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Notice of Formation of ALMILPRESS, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 6/18/19. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: United States Corporation Agents, Inc. 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: any lawful act or activity.

Notice of Formation of Simply Thorough Cleaning, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 05/13/19. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 475 Bronx River Road, Ste 5A, Yonkers, NY 10704. Purpose: any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of Do or Dye Westchester LLC. Arts of Org. filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 04/18/2019. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 249 West 261 St. Bronx NY 10471. Purpose: any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of Toddler Soft Play NY, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 04/25/2019. 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 Purpose: any lawful activity.

. Notice of formation of Boulder Ridge Properties, LLC. Arts. Of .Org. Filed with SSNY on 6/2/19. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Kendall Johnson 25 Sunnyside Drive apt. 1-C Yonkers, New York 10705. Purpose: any lawful act or activity.

Simmons Atlantic Properties, LLC (“LLC”) filed Articles of Organization with the Secretary of the State of New York (“SSNY”) on 06/17/19. The LLC’s office is in Westchester County at 980 Broadway, #322, Thornwood, NY 10594. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to United States Corporation Agents, Inc. at 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. The purpose of the LLC is to provide all aspects of management for all types of commercial and residential properties. The LLC does not have a dissolution date.

NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 7/1/2019. 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 Mamaroneck Ave, #227, White Plains, NY 10605.

Notice of Formation of Q Industries, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

GOUDIE,PLLC Arts. Of Org filed with SSNY on 06/19/19. Office Loc: Westchester County SSNY designated as a gent upon whom process may be served and shall mail a copy of process to: The PLLC, 119 North Broadway, Irvington, NY 10533, principle business location of the PLLC, Purpose: Any lawful business.

NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 06/06/19. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 941 McLean Ave., Yonkers, NY 10704, Suite 377. Notice of Formation of Lights On Empowerment, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of Clemente Concierge Realty L.LC. Articles of Organization filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 7/1/19.

Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 10 Byron Place, Unit 413, Larchmont, NY 10538. Purpose: any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of JULY C, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 06/03/19. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 6608 111th St, 3C, Forest Hills, NY 11375. Purpose: any lawful activity.

NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 07/09/19. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Registered Agents Inc. 90 State Street, STE 700 Office 40, Albany, NY, 12207. Notice of Formation of Lavish High, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of ASKEW BEAUTY, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 07/22/19. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 11 High Meadows Road, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. Purpose: any lawful activity.

NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 09/27/16. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: One Commerce Plaza - 99 Washington Ave., Suite 805-A, Albany, NY 12210. Notice of Formation of Welby Properties, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of A & G CLEANING SERVICE, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 7/10/19. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to LLC: Trevor Park Terrace Building, 201 Ravine Ave Apt 3 G, Yonkers, New York 10701. Purpose: any lawful act or activity.

Notice of Formation of HeadWaters Advisors LLC. Articles of Organization filed with NY Secretary of State (SSNY) on 6/3/19.

Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 136 Daisy Farms Drive, New Rochelle, NY 10804. Purpose: any lawful activity.

NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 07/29/2019. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 90 State Street, STE 700 Office 40, Albany, NY, 12207.

Notice of Formation of Lavish High Tours, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 07/18/2019. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Nadine Dileo 200 US 46, Elmwood Park NJ 07407.

Notice of Formation of New Age Pro Shop NY, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 04/15/2019. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 32 Huntington Circle, Peekskill NY 10566. Notice of Formation of MGM Escapes, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 07/12/2019. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 118 Oakley Ave., White Plains. NY 10601. Notice of Formation of New York Tires & Towing, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 05/08/19. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 585 N Broadway 278, White Plains, NY 10603. Notice of Formation of Ink & Grace, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

NOTICE OF FORMATION of Upper Canyon Consultants, LLC. Articles of Org. filed with Secy. of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 8/1/19. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Joshua Sabo, Esq., 287 N Greenbush Rd., Troy, NY 12180. Principal business location: 81 Pondfield Rd., Ste. D235, Bronxville, NY 10708. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of Personal Life Wellness Marrige and Family Therapy PLLC. Arts of Org. filed with NY Secretary of State (SSNY) on 04/22/2019. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 73 Market Street Suite 376 Yonkers NY 10710. Purpose: Marriage and Family Therapy.

Notice of Formation of Tiger Striped Cat LLC. Arts of Org. filed with NY Secretary of State (SSNY) on 07/01/2019. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 319 Oakland Beach Avenue, Rye, NY 10580. Purpose: any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of Benito88 LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on June 20, 2019. Office Location: 88 Pleasant Ridge Road, Harrison, NY 10528. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: CRE Holdings LLC, 301 Yamato Road, Boca Raton, FL 33431. Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity for which a Limited Liability Company may be organized in the State of New York.

Notice of Formation of VRtratagem Corp. Arts of Org. filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 04/16/19. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of corp. upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 8 Rutherford Ave., WhitePains, NY 10605 . Purpose: any lawful activity.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: that the Architectural Review Board of the Town of Eastchester will hold a public hearing on Thursday, September 5th, 2019, at 7:00, p.m. at the Town of Eastchester Town Hall, 40 Mill Road, Eastchester New York on the application of 324 White Plains Road for Architectural Review to install new building facade affecting the premises known as Section 69, Block 3, Lot(s)1.A on the Tax Map of the Town of Eastchester, New York and known as 324 White Plains Road.

BID/REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR ROOFS REPLACEMENT FOR THE TUCKAHOE HOUSING AUTHORITY LOCATED AT: 1. 39 Midland Pl/42 Washington St. 2. 4 Union Place PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS: Tuckahoe Housing Authority is looking to replace the existing roofs, flashings and edging.

Statement of Vender Qualifications must detail the following: 1 A list of references, phone numbers, and contact info.

2 Installer must be a certified roofing contractor for the roofing system to be installed.

3 Bid/RFP is open until September 13, 2019.

Interested parties may request detailed specifications via email: tuckahoeha1@optonline.net or in person: 4 Union Place Tuckahoe NY 10707 M-F 9am-4 pm.

For additional questions, please contact Rob Lux at 914-703-7079 9am to 3 pm.

Notice of Formation of AHJ 2117 REALTY, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 07/31/2019. Office location: KINGS County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 15 DIVISION STREET, FL2, NEW YORK NY 10002. Purpose: any lawful activity.

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SPORTS

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THE REVIEW FOOTBALL PREVIEW 2019 New Rochelle 2019 Mamaroneck 2019 Eastchester Tigers Huguenots Eagles Outlook: The reigning Class AA champions just graduated one of the most talented senior classes in history, but don’t look for the Huguenots to miss a

beat; returning players like TE/ LB Kayshaun Thomas, RB/DB Jessie Parson, and OL/DL Nate King provide more than enough star power.

Mamaroneck has turned itself into one of the more successful programs in lower Westchester over the past few years, and despite losing a number of key starters to graduation, they seem poised

2019 Date Opponent

Time

9/7 @ MOUNT VERNON 9/13 NORTH ROCKLAND 9/20 SCARSDALE @ YONKERS FORCE 9/28 10/4 @ JOHN JAY 10/12 MAMARONECK HS 10/19 SPRING VALLEY

1:30 p.m.

6 p.m.

6 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

7 p.m.

6 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

MAMARONECK TIGERS FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Date Opponent

2019 Rye Neck Panthers team featured 17 underclassmen who should be even better this fall, with a full season of varsity experience under their belts.

Time

9/6 NORTH ROCKLAND 9/14 @ MOUNT VERNON 9/20 ARLINGTON SPRING VALLEY 9/27 10/4 @ WHITE PLAINS 10/12 @ NEW ROCHELLE 10/18 @ SCARSDALE

7 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

7 p.m.

7 p.m.

6 p.m.

6 p.m.

7 p.m.

2019 Tuckahoe Tigers Despite playing against larger Class C schools for the bulk of the 2018 season, the Tigers fared well, posting a 3-4 record. This fall, they’re aiming to claim anoth-

er Section I title. They have plenty of returning talent, including AllState TE/DE Jonathan Berger, who could be a difference-maker on both sides of the ball.

2019

2019

RYE NECK PANTHERS FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

TUCKAHOE TIGERS FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

Time

Date Opponent

Time

9/7 @ HALDANE 9/14 TUCKAHOE 9/21 @ CROTON-HARMON 9/28 @ BLIND BROOK 10/12 IRVINGTON 10/18 @ EDGEMONT 10/26 BRIARCLIFF 11/2 HASTINGS

1:30 p.m.

9/7 9/14 9/27 10/5 10/12 10/19 10/26 11/2

1:30 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

7 p.m.

3 p.m.

7 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

seniors from that team, Eastchester’s late-season surge should give the squad a taste of winning football and pay dividends this fall.

EASTCHESTER EAGLES FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Date Opponent

Time

9/6 @ RYE 9/14 HARRISON 9/20 @ CLARKSTOWN NORTH 9/28 @ CLARKSTOWN SOUTH 10/4 @ TAPPAN ZEE 10/12 SLEEPY HOLLOW

7 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

6 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

7 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

2019 Bronxville Broncos Outlook: Despite showing flashes of offensive brilliance in 2018, the young Broncos found wins hard to come by. Bronxville still has the athletic talent to compete

with the rest of the teams in their league, and with a bit of maturity and a commitment to defense, they could prove to be a formidable opponent this year.

2019

Date Opponent

1:30 p.m.

Outlook: A strong end to the 2018 season saw the Eagles finish over .500 for the first time since their magical run in 2015. Despite graduating a number of key

2019

2019

NEW ROCHELE HUGUENOTS FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

Outlook: With an exceedingly young squad in 2018, the Panther program made great strides, posting a 5-4 record on the year. That

to keep that trend going in 2019.

They have a few emerging playmakers ready to take the reins of the program, and as always, will be one of the most-disciplined teams in Section I.

BRIARCLIFF @ RYE NECK HALDANE

1:30 p.m.

BLIND BROOK

7 p.m.

@ HASTINGS

3 p.m.

@ IRVINGTON EDGEMONT CROTON-HARMON

7 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

BRONXVILLE BRONCOS FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Date Opponent

Time

9/7 9/13 9/21

1:30 p.m.

7 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

@ ALBERTUS MAGNUS @ PUTNAM VALLEY PLEASANTVILLE

9/27 @ ARDSLEY 10/1 NANUET 10/7 WESTLAKE 10/14

@ WOODLANDS

7 p.m.

3 p.m.

6 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

SPORTS

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THE REVIEW FOOTBALL PREVIEW 2019 Harrison Huskies

2019 Rye Garnets Outlook: A heart-breaking loss in the Class A title game last fall should serve as motivation for a Garnet team rife with returning standouts. Cousins Declan and Brendan Lavelle will be focal

points, with Declan coming into the season as one of the highest-touted signal-callers in the section and Brendan making a two-way impact as a linebacker and running back.

Outlook: With new head coach Jay Ciraco at the helm of the program, the Huskies will look to reclaim their position as a Section I powerhouse. One of the big-

gest factors in Harrison’s success will be the relative health of the squad. Over the last few years, injuries to key players have proved costly.

2019

2019

RYE GARNETS FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

HARRISON HUSKIES FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

Date Opponent

Time

Date Opponent

Time

9/6 EASTCHESTER 9/13 @ CLARKSTOWN NORTH 9/20 @ SOMERS 9/27 PELHAM 10/4 CLARKSTOWN 10/12 @ HARRISON

7 p.m.

6 p.m.

7 p.m.

9/6 PELHAM 9/14 @ EASTCHESTER 9/20 @ CLARKSTOWN SOUTH 9/27 FOX LANE 10/5 @ SLEEPY HOLLOW 10/12 RYE HS

7 p.m.

7 p.m.

7 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

7 p.m.

7 p.m.

7 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

They write the songs LIVE MIKE Mike Smith

Let’s face it; sports can be unpredictable. All the prognosticating, all the predictions and all the preseason proclamations don’t amount to a hill of beans once a game kicks off.

Upsets and surprises go handin-hand with competition, but as a sportswriter, I tend to look at things a little bit differently.

When I look at surprises, I’m not generally talking about the outcome of any one game—I’m talking about the way different narratives can weave in and out to shape a season.

Many people tend to come into an athletic season with a certain storyline bouncing around inside their heads. For example, a cursory look at the upcoming football season presents several for our local teams.

Right now, New Rochelle fans are wondering if the electric Jessie Parson and his Huguenot teammates can live up to the lofty standards set by the class that graduated last spring? People in Rye are eager to see if Declan and Brendan Lavelle’s Garnets can finally get over the hump and bring a Class A crown to Nugent Stadium. Over in Harrison, much of the preseason chatter will be centered around first-year coach Jay Ciraco—a former Huskies standout—and whether or not the team has the ability to right the ship and score a victory over its rivals from Rye. But these stories haven’t been written yet. Heck, they may not even be the ones that get told at all.

When teams step out onto the field for the first time on Aug. 19, they will start to craft their own stories. Coaches, fans, and writers like myself will begin to see which players and teams truly pushed themselves to improve in the offseason. Previously unheralded players will inevitably

emerge as bona fide stars, changing the fortunes of their programs and leading some to wonder why said player hadn’t been on their radars at all.

Injuries—an unfortunate factor in all sports—will undoubtedly play a role as well, as key athletes are forced to miss time, giving backup players a chance to pen their own stories.

The point is this; preseason narratives are inevitable and inescapable, but in the end, they are incomplete. Each week of a sports season represents its own chapter in a larger novel, full of triumphs, failures and intrigue. The fun thing about my job is getting to follow along and see these stories through from start to finish.

There will be twists and turns, ups and downs, and surely enough shocking moments to keep us all glued to our seats.

And I, for one, can’t wait to begin.

Follow Mike on Twitter @LiveMike_Sports

Jessie Parson carries the ball against John Jay in the 2018 Class AA championship game. Parson is one of several Huguenot players looking to carry the program to another Section I title.