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FEATURES
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Meet the three winners of Westc hester Health & Life’s Grill & Chill contest— and tr y their winning recipes!
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• 30-Day Event Recorder • PT / INR • Interventional Cardiology • Stenting • Cardiac Catheterization
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• Radiofrequency Ablation • Electrophysiology • Arrhythmia/Atrial Fibrillation Management
Westchester Medical Center, ranked one of the top 10 hospitals in New
• Pacemaker/Defibrillator Implantation
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announces Westchester Heart & Vascular, the region’s largest multispecialty cardiovascular practice. Westchester Heart & Vascular will offer some of the nation’s best outcomes and finest cardiologists,
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• Imaging • Laser Vein Center
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HEART & VASCULAR
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Contents AUGUST
DEPARTMENTS
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LOCAL BUZZ
Our guide to new ideas, tips, trends and things we love in Westchester County
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AT HOME
Get in on the action with classic games like croquet, bocce and badminton.
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LOCAL JEWELRY
Feeling unlucky lately? Tr y these charms!
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LOCAL SHOPPING
Exciting back-to-school finds for kids
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A new spin on traditional sangria, a great warm-weather drink that’s healthy too
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GATHERINGS
Photos from recent charity and social events
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FINANCIAL BALANCE Is a Roth IRA for you?
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ESCAPES
Cr ystal Springs is a golfer’s dream getaway.
TOP TO BOTTOM: MEDIA BAKERY, JOE CHURCH, SHUTTERSTOCK
WINE + SPIRITS
IN GOOD HEALTH
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ASTHMA + ATHLETICS?
The condition needn’t rule out sports for kids.
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SHARING A LIFE—AND A LIVER
FO LLO W U S
A wife’s gift to her husband brings good luck.
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A TODDLER’S MEDICAL JOURNEY
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Pediatric specialists treat a rare cancer.
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The valuable expertise of clinical pharmacists
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How a timely transplant saved a 27-year-old
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Delivering on our commitment to proviDe life-cHAnging healthcare, westchester medical center is proud to announce westchester heart & Vascular, the largest multi-specialty cardiovascular practice in the hudson Valley region. westchester heart & Vascular will offer the full spectrum of cardiology, cardiothoracic and vascular surgery, as well as vein treatment services. with headquarters adjacent to the medical center in hawthorne, there’s the added benefit of convenient practice locations throughout the region to provide better access to our extensive cardiovascular services close to home. westchester heart & Vascular will feature a staff of more than 100, with more than 30 physician specialists—many recognized internationally for their clinical skills, development of innovative cardiovascular treatments and involvement in groundbreaking research. another excellent example of our ability to provide a comprehensive continuum of specialized care is shown in “a toddler’s medical Journey” on page 24. with characteristic sensitivity, physicians and surgeons at our maria Fareri children’s hospital took a concerned mom’s intuition seriously when she felt that something more than a mild stomach illness was ailing her child. our specialists were able to diagnose a rare cancer and set a course for treatment—all in a matter of hours. nowhere else in the hudson Valley is this type of access to dedicated pediatric clinical specialists available under one roof. we encourage you to visit us online at worldclassmedicine.com so that you can get to know more about us before you need us and be confident in our ability to care for you with the specialized services many have come to value and expect. sincerely,
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EDITOR’S NOTE What do I love most about summer? Doing any outdoor activity with my family. Here I am camping with my kids, Dillon and Kate. See below for what some of you had to say.
FUN IN THE SUN
With summer in full swing, we’ve cooked up a jam-packed issue that includes something for everyone, from great local (and lucky) jewelry finds (page 38) to the latest pool design trends including “green” pool options from local experts (page 36). Check out the winning recipes from our first annual Grill & Chill contest on page 33. I’d like to congratulate our three winners. These game contestants came out to Balducci’s in Scarsdale for a cook-off challenge to win the grand prize— a new stainless-steel Weber grill. (Don’t fret if you missed the contest this year—this is an annual event, so be sure to enter next spring!) And speaking of grilling and chilling, check out our article on sangria (page 50), or try one of our contestants’ winning drink recipes (page 35). A backyard barbecue party just wouldn’t be complete without a friendly (or, in my family, competitive) lawn game, and we’ve found some of the best lawn-sports products on the market (page 32). I am sure you’ll agree, one thing we all love about summer is that relaxed feeling—so why not create that in your home? We turned to renowned interior designer Michael Maher for decorating tips to bring that beach-inspired, casual chic vibe into your home year-round (page 39). Enjoy!
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Ice cream for your conscience
The tastiest way to beat summer heat is with a scoop—or two—of your favorite ice cream. Unfortuantely, most brands contain a lot of sugar, heavy cream and preservatives that can put a damper on your dessert. For a healthier alternative, check out these local spots: To find locally sourced and artificial-free scoops, look no further than Blue Pig (914.271.3850) in Croton-on-Hudson. Its milk and cream come from local dairy co-ops, and seasonal fruits are used in its syrups and recipes. Blue Pig has also eliminated artificial colors, flavors and high-fructose corn syrup from its recipes and cut sugar use by almost half, relying on the natural sugar of the ingredients in flavors like basil, pineapple mint and caramel pumpkin to make its sundaes sweet. Port Chester’s Paleteria Fernandez (914.939.3694) is the go-to spot for locals who are craving a unique frozen treat. Its homemade paletas—Latin American ice pops—are made mostly of ice, a dash of sugar and fresh fruits and vegetables, in both dairy and nondairy flavors, for a healthier end to any meal. Flavors such as avocado, mangos with chili and peanut are there for the fans of not-too-sweet desserts. For an Italian twist on frozen treats, check out La Tulipe Desserts (914.242.4555) in Mount Kisco. This shop offers gelato and sorbet in flavors like strawberry and lavender, lime with basil and white peach. The fresh fruits (many local) used to make the gelato and the milk from a local dairy used instead of heavy cream can help put your mind at ease while you snack.
Wine and dine
Doesn’t your palate deserve a treat? Vintage 1891 (914.834.9463, vintage1891.com) opened in Larchmont in March and is serving wine—and more—in a modern, upscale lounge setting. Although the spot specializes in wine, a full bar and nonalcoholic beverages such as teas are also available, as are small seasonal dishes such as pan-roasted pork, meatballs and Cornish hen. Vintage 1891’s owner, Craig Muraszewski, opened the lounge because he wanted to “bring the people of Westchester a casual neighborhood space where anyone can relax and enjoy vintage wine with small bites,” he says. The décor includes comfy sofas, wooden wingback chairs and relaxed lighting. Muraszewski says it’s “cool, airy and intimate. We wanted to bring out that vintage feeling to go with fine vintage wine.” Vintage 1891’s top wine pick for the summer? Torrontes, an Argentine import that is said to go perfectly with the establishment’s seasonal cheese board.
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Critter-friendly cosmetics
Your makeup leaves you looking good, but how does it make you feel? Not great, perhaps, if animals—mice, rabbits, cats, dogs or monkeys—were used to test the products you apply, and that’s what some manufacturers do. You can feel better by looking for “cruelty-free” or “no animal testing” labels. The Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics has a shopping guide available on its website, leapingbunny.org, that lists cruelty-free cosmetics companies and products. You can also download the coalition’s app to your smartphone so you can find cruelty-free options wherever you are. Animal-safe products can be found locally at Rye Beach Pharmacy (914.967.0856, ryerx.com) in Rye and Manna Foods (914.946.2233, mannafoodsonline. com) in White Plains, as well as at all Mrs. Green’s Natural Market, Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods Market locations.
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Got the county’s cutest pet? Prove it! Submit your best photo of your furry friend for a chance to make him or her famous in our October issue! To enter, visit westchesterhealthandlife.com/ pets or e-mail your photo to amanda. thorogood@wainscotmedia.com along with your pet’s name, your name and a few words about the “personality” of your winsome creature. You may also mail your photo to Amanda Thorogood, Wainscot Media, 110 Summit Ave., Montvale, NJ 07645. Sorry, photos can’t be returned. Entries must be received by August 22.
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TENNIS, ANYONE?
What better way to stay in shape than tennis? “If you’re new to tennis, you are going to start using muscles you didn’t even know you had,” says David Slater, tennis pro at Armonk Tennis Club (914.273.8124, armonktennis.com). On the court, you’ll burn as many as 400–800 calories per hour (depending on your weight), lower your blood pressure and also give your brain a workout—strategy helps you win and keeps you sharp. And the game isn’t just for grownups. “Tennis is the perfect extracurricular experience for kids to learn mental concentration and how to follow directions while also staying in shape,” says Slater. To avoid straining muscles, Slater suggests doing a light jog and stretching out your arms and legs before and after a match. “Most people stretch before they play but not after, and then they wake up the next morning sore all over.” But keep in mind that rest is as important as exercise for getting—and staying—in shape. Don’t overextend yourself or go all-out all the time. “The bottom line is that it’s a game meant to be played for fun,” says Slater. TENNIS WITH A TWIST For people just learning tennis or seasoned players looking for something new, Cardio Tennis is a new workout alternative. With a circuit-like exercise regime, these hour-long programs are designed to burn calories and be fun. “For someone who is really looking to get or stay in shape, Cardio Tennis is great because you never stop moving,” says Slater. With a tennis pro or coach leading the way, participants groove to music while they work on their agility, coordination and basic tennis skills. To find the nearest Cardio Tennis program, go to cardiotennis.com.
PICK THE PERFECT SHADES
We wanted to know how to choose the healthiest sunglasses, so we asked ophthalmologist Robert G. Josephberg, M.D., of Westchester Medical Center (877.WMC.DOCS, worldclass medicine.com) for his expert advice. WHAT SHOULD ONE KEEP IN MIND WHEN CHOOSING SUNGLASSES? What is hands-down most important is blocking ultraviolet (UV) rays. And the most expensive is not always the best. It doesn’t matter if the glasses cost $5 or $500; if they block 100 percent of UV rays, they are healthy. WHAT SHOULD READERS KNOW ABOUT CHOOSING LENSES BY DARKNESS OR
COLOR? The general rule is, the darker the better. It creates less sensitivity to light so you will squint less. Any amount of squinting is bad for your eyes, so the darker the lens, the better you will see. For anyone who uses sunglasses for athletics, it’s important to choose lenses that protect against reflective light as well as UV rays. Snow, water and even some court surfaces act like mirrors and bounce light back into your eyes, and a lot of sunglasses don’t protect from that. Photochromic lenses are great—they’re the ones that adjust from moment to moment to get exactly as dark as needed to protect you from harmful UV rays. But they don’t work if you’re in a car because car windows block most UV rays. WHAT ABOUT THE FRAMES? Wraparound frames—though not always seen as fashionable—will give you the most coverage from UV rays. Also, large frames are better than small ones because they provide more coverage for the eyes.
NO GLUTEN? NO PROBLEM! For people living with celiac disease—gluten intolerance— eating out can sometimes be more trouble than it’s worth. Now there’s a safe and tasty option in White Plains: The Melting Pot (914.993.6358 meltingpot.com), a fondue restaurant with an entirely gluten-free menu available. “There are many people these days who have a gluten allergy or sensitivity,” says general manager Kathy Longo. “We felt it was important to accommodate them.” Gluten-free appetizer fondues such as Spinach and Artichoke and the Wisconsin Trio Cheese can be paired with veggie dippers and gluten-free French bread to put a cautious parent or sensitive patron at ease. Batter-free cooking choices for meat and gluten-free oil fondues make for a wide selection of entrées. For dessert, try fresh fruit and marshmallows dipped in the Bananas Foster or Flaming Turtle fondues (all gluten-free). With a virtually peanut-free menu and a variety of lactosefree offerings, The Melting Pot welcomes those with a range of special dietary needs.
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DRIVEN TO DISTRACTION?
Divvies cookies, popcorn and cupcakes are made without peanuts, tree nuts, eggs or milk.
DESSERTS MADE FOR SHARING
Tucked away in low-key South Salem is Divvies (914.533.0333, divvies.com), a bakery with a national following. Divvies is the brainchild of Lori and Mark Sandler, who opened the sweet shop in 2005 with a mission: to bake tasty treats free of eggs, dairy and nuts. “Our philosophy is that celebrating should be a shared experience, not one that’s exclusive to those who can eat everything they want,” explains Lori, whose son has multiple food allergies and was the inspiration for goodies like Molasses Ginger Cookies and the company’s popular cupcakes. “People can’t tell our products are made without butter or eggs,” Lori says. “You don’t have to have a special dietary requirement or food allergy to enjoy Divvies.”
Cherylyn Salon owner Cherylyn Lynch
A CUT ABOVE THE REST
FIGHT THE TEMPTATION TO TEXT Teens aren’t the only ones who text and drive. Here, some tips for you: • Turn off your phone before getting in the car. • If you think that incoming calls or texts may distract you, put your phone in the trunk. • Check out apps like DriveSafe.ly that can be used to block texts while in motion.
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After 24 years of styling in Hartsdale, Cherylyn Salon (914.273.7900, cherylynsalon.com) has moved to Armonk, but the sleek and stylish all-white décor at its new location makes it feel more like Rodeo Drive. The salon’s award-winning color and cut specialists, spa team and makeup artists can pamper and primp any client, young or old, male or female. Enjoy hot stone massages, full-body scrubs, enzyme peels and more. Brides-to-be can set up trial makeup and hair appointments and can even have Cherylyn herself do their hair on the big day. The elegant and spacious setting is also a prime location for a teen birthday, a bachelorette party or just a girls’ day out.
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With the increasing popularity of smartphones these days, teens and young adults are more likely than ever to talk, text or browse the web while driving. In a recent survey by the Consumer Reports National Research Center, 63 percent of under-30 drivers admitted to using a cell phone when behind the wheel, while only 30 percent of them felt it was dangerous to do so. The U.S. Department of Transportation and Consumer Reports recommend steps parents can take to get kids to put down the phone: 1 Set a good example: Don’t use your phone while driving, and heed the advice in the box below. 2 Talk to your teen about the danger of dividing his or her attention between a cell phone and the road. 3 Establish rules for not texting or talking on the phone while behind the wheel. 4 Have your child sign a pledge to not use a cell phone while driving, agreeing on penalties for violating the pledge. 5 Educate yourself about the problem: Go to distraction.gov.
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WESTCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER RECEIVES AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION/STROKE ASSOCIATION GET WITH THE GUIDELINES STROKE GOLD PLUS QUALITY AWARD Westchester Medical Center recently received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With the Guidelines®—Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognized Westchester Medical Center’s commitment and success in implementing excellent care for stroke patients, according to evidence-based guidelines. To receive the award, Westchester Medical Center achieved 85 percent or higher adherence to all Get With the Guidelines—Stroke Quality Achievement indicators for two or more consecutive 12-month intervals and achieved 75 percent or higher compliance with six of 10 Get With the Guidelines—Stroke Quality Measures. Research shows that the number of acute ischemic stroke patients eligible for treatment is expected to grow over the next decade due to increasing stroke incidence and a large aging population.
WESTCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER RECEIVES AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION’S ‘GET WITH THE GUIDELINES’ GOLD QUALITY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WMC recently announced that it received the Get With the Guidelines®—Heart Failure Gold Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association. The recognition signifies that WMC has reached an aggressive goal of treating heart-failure patients. Get With the Guidelines—Heart Failure helps Westchester Medical Center’s staff develop and implement acute and secondary prevention guideline processes. The program includes qualityimprovement measures such as care maps, discharge protocols, standing orders and measurement tools. This quick and efficient use of guideline tools will enable Westchester Medical Center to improve the quality of care it provides heart-failure patients, save lives and ultimately reduce healthcare costs by lowering the recurrence of heart attacks.
WESTCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER ONCE AGAIN AMONG THE BEST IN THE NATION FOR BARIATRIC SURGERY A report recently released by HealthGrades named Westchester Medical Center among the top hospitals in the nation for bariatric surgery with a 5-star rating. HealthGrades found that bariatric surgery patients have a nearly 70 percent lower risk of experiencing an in-hospital complication at a top-rated hospital such as Westchester Medical Center compared with a poorly-rated hospital. The long-term benefits of bariatric surgery, also known as weight-loss surgery, include significant and sustainable long-term weight loss, resolution of diabetes, reduction in cardiovascular disease risk and decreased mortality. Westchester Medical Center supports its bariatric patients through a team approach. This, combined with extraordinary ancillary staff supporting the program and more than two decades of experience in bariatric surgery, continues to allow us to provide our patients with the best outcomes possible. Westchester Medical Center also hosts weight-loss surgery seminars for those interested in learning more. Visit worldclassmedicine.com for more information.
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PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT: STEVE CID, AGENT, PRUDENTIAL DOUGLAS ELLIMAN AND GIVING HOUSE CO-FOUNDER; CAROL MARRONE, AGENT, PRUDENTIAL CENTENNIAL REALTY; JOSEPH RAND, MANAGING PARTNER, BETTER HOMES & GARDENS RAND REALTY; KERRY FEDIGAN-CID, AGENT, PRUDENTIAL DOUGLAS ELLIMAN, AND GIVING HOUSE CO-FOUNDER; LAURA SCOTT, PRUDENTIAL DOUGLAS ELLIMAN REAL ESTATE; PEGGY KIRWAN, AGENT, BETTER HOMES & GARDENS RAND REALTY; JUDY COLLINS, AGENT, GINNEL REAL ESTATE; MICHAEL GEWITZ, M.D., PHYSICIAN-IN-CHIEF, MARIA FARERI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL; IRIS KALT, AGENT, PRUDENTIAL CENTENNIAL REALTY; MARK NADLER, OWNER, PRUDENTIAL CENTENNIAL REALTY
GIVING HOUSE FOUNDERS PRESENT FIRST CHECK TO MARIA FARERI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL AT WESTCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER Steve and Kerry Fedigan-Cid, founders of Giving House, joined several local realtors in May to present a check for $10,000 to Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at Westchester Medical Center. The check represents a percentage of real estate commissions from several participating agencies involved in the Giving House program. This first check to Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at Westchester Medical Center, represents a portion of the commission from three recent home sales and one rental. Also included in the amount was a direct donation from an individual Giving House agent. Giving House matches buyers and sellers with top real estate agents, who in turn donate a portion of their commissions to Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at Westchester Medical Center. To learn more about the Giving House program, visit www.GivingHouse.org.
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ASTHMA + ATHLETICS? WITH PROPER MANAGEMENT, CHILDREN WITH THIS CONDITION CAN STILL BE WINNERS ON THE PLAYING FIELD
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and your son or daughter wants to try out for a sports team. But he or she has asthma. Given the pulmonary strength required in most sports, it would seem that asthma and athletics don’t mix, right? Not true, says Joseph Boyer, M.D., a pediatric pulmonologist at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at Westchester Medical Center. While asthma should be taken seriously and treated appropriately, Dr. Boyer says that many young asthmatic athletes can play and excel in the Joseph Boyer, M.D. sports they love.
“My golden rule is, never use asthma as an excuse for not participating in sports,” says Dr. Boyer, an athlete himself who has been very active in local youth sports. “If the asthma is holding a child back, we can make treatment adjustments to allow him or her to compete safely.” Dr. Boyer has treated patients ranging from elementary-school soccer newbies to elite college athletes. It all comes down to education, symptom management and the right mix of controller medications, which are used daily, and “rescue” medications, which are used to forestall an imminent asthma attack. Education begins with the child and his or her parents, Dr. Boyer says, and should extend to coaches who may not understand asthma. (To that end, Dr.
Boyer has served on the Westchester County Asthma Coalition and given talks to high school athletic directors and trainers.) “I teach them to recognize symptoms, understand medications and be alert to potential asthma triggers,” he says. Triggers differ for each person, but may include cold and dry air, smog, seasonal allergens or a res-piratory illness such as a cold or the flu. Sometimes an adjustment can help, says Dr. Boyer. “For example, runners whose asthma is triggered by cold air may need a face muffler to warm the air they breathe.” And it’s OK to sit out a game or two if a temporary exacerbation requires it. “I tell kids, ‘No game is all-important,’” he says. “Safety must be paramount.” —DAVID LEVINE
FOR A MORE IN-DEPTH DISCUSSION REGARDING YOUNG ATHLETES AND ASTHMA, LISTEN TO THE PODCAST WITH JOSEPH BOYER, M.D., AT WORLDCLASSMEDICINE.COM/ASTHMAATHLETES. TO SHARE THIS ARTICLE WITH A FRIEND OR TO RECOMMEND IT ON YOUR FACEBOOK PAGE, VISIT WESTCHESTERHEALTHANDLIFE.COM.
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Sharing a life —And a liver A wife’s gift to her husband, pa r t o f a n o r g a n , b r i n g s g o o d f o r t u n e
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2007, but the babies were born prematurely and didn’t survive. Jules, a military veteran, slipped into depression. Then surgery and a subsequent stroke led to a diagnosis of liver failure. The liver failure, it turned out, had been followed by a buildup of toxins in his brain, which almost certainly contributed to both his
“i never gave much thought to being a donor, but once you see how it can create a brand new life for someone, you understand how important it is.” —regina snead stroke and his depression. In October 2008, having recovered from the stroke, he was put on the liver transplant list. “They said the quickest way to get an organ is if a family member donates, so I said, ‘Test me,’” Regina recalls. Jules was against the idea. “But she pushed for it, and I really had no choice,” he says. “I found out later that I
didn’t have much time to live.” Regina was approved as a donor in December 2008, and the transplant took place January 12, 2009. “They took 63 percent of my liver and gave it to Jules,” Regina says. A divided human liver, Dr. Sheiner explains, can regenerate in both the donor and the recipient. “Both did very well with the transplant,” she says. “Within eight weeks, most of my liver had grown back,” Regina says. “I had no issues or problems.” Jules recalls that he was back to normal about four months after surgery. “I can’t begin to describe how well they took care of us at Westchester Medical Center,” Regina says. “Obviously the skill and knowledge there are beyond Patricia Sheiner, M.D. opposite page:
The Sneads: Regina, Jules and Zayd
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child is perhaps the most cherished dream. But 39-year-old Regina Snead and her 54-year-old husband, Jules, were facing a challenge that made that dream seem impractical: His liver was failing, and he badly needed a transplant. His wife turned out to be a match, and in January 2009 part of her liver was transplanted into his body. The transplant saved his life—but the good news didn’t stop there. In November 2010, Regina gave birth to the couple’s first child, a son they named Zayd. “It’s one of the goals of living-donor transplantation that both the recipient and the donor get back to their normal lives,” says Patricia Sheiner, M.D., Westchester Medical Center’s Director of Liver Transplantation and Hepatobiliary (liver-, bile duct- or gallbladder-related) Surgery. Indeed, Dr. Sheiner says it’s not unusual for donors to go on to have children, participate in competitive sports and do everything else they could do before the donation. Regina, associate director of a developmental disabilities organization, is happy to be an example of that. She and Jules, a substance-abuse counselor, live in Hurleyville. They wanted to have a child together—they were expecting twins in
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For any couple, having a
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GIVING OF YOURSELF: ORGAN DONATION Not all organ donations are livingdonor transplants like the one described in the article at left. Below, Patricia Sheiner, M.D., Director of Liver Transplantation and Hepatobiliary Surgery at Westchester Medical Center, tells Westchester Health & Life about the delicate challenge of discussing other organ donations with families who have a terminally ill member or have just suffered a loss. WHY IS DONATION IMPORTANT? The number of people who are waiting for organs is very high. There simply are not enough, and many prospective organ recipients die waiting. HOW DO YOU HELP FAMILIES DECIDE TO DONATE A LOVED ONE’S ORGANS? Our counselors explain how the process works and stress that designating their seriously ill relative as a donor does not mean he or she gets any less than the best care. Westchester Medical Center works with the New York Organ Donor Network (NYODN) and with families, and about 85 percent of families facing bereavement decide to donate. ARE FAMILIES USUALLY GLAD THEY DONATED?
Yes. It’s often a hard decision at the time, but our experience is that families are pleased that something good came from a personal tragedy and that they were able to save others’ lives.
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question, but they also became like a second family to us. The transplant coordinators were fantastic at addressing our concerns. They were always willing to listen and provide compassion and care. We are very grateful for that team.” After the transplant, the Sneads weren’t thinking about having a baby. But Regina found out in March 2010 that she was pregnant, and the birth of Zayd
last fall was without incident. “I never gave much thought to being a donor, but once you see how it can create a brand new life for someone, you understand how important it is,” she says. “If you can be a living donor, there’s nothing to be afraid of. We feel we started our lives again. Aside from the birth of our child, it was the most beautiful experience of my life.” —D.L.
ORGAN DONORS? Drawing up a living will or checking the box on your driver’s license can be indications of your wishes, but these are not legally binding in New York State. It’s also important to discuss your desires with family members so that they can give their consent. To learn more, visit the NYODN website at donatelifeny.org.
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a toddler’s medical journey
with help from a unique group of pediatric specialists, a mom’s intuition leads to victory over a rare cancer
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When Donna and Gregory Pastor brought their 2-year-old son Jack to the emergency room at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at Westchester Medical Center, his only apparent medical symptom was constipation. But his mom worried that it was something worse, and fortunately Darshan Patel, M.D., Chief of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, took her fears seriously. What followed was a unique collaboration of pediatric specialists—all under one roof—to diagnose and successfully treat a rare cancer. The Pastors live in Rye Brook. Donna, 38, is the office manager at a sports marketing firm; Gregory, 36, is a banker, and this month Jack and his brother Alex turn 3 and 1 respectively. At Christmas time, Jack complained of belly pain, which came and went over the next two weeks. Without knowing why, Donna suspected something more than a toddler’s gas pains. Then, in mid-January, Jack’s day-care teacher noticed he was pale and listless. “He wasn’t moving much, and this is a boy who never stopped moving,” Donna says. “I knew something was wrong.” Then Jack developed diarrhea. “I said, ‘Enough of this, let’s go to Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital,’” Donna recalls. “On the drive to the hospital he was chatting away and seemed fine. That was January 14. He didn’t leave the hospital for 30 days.” When Donna insisted that her son had more than just bowel problems, Dr. Patel listened. “Normally, I wouldn’t have done more testing, because no symptom created what we call a ‘high clinical suspicion,’” he says. “But it came down to listening to the family and going with my gut feeling that they knew their child best.”
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What ailed young Jack Pastor? At first it wasn’t clear.
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He ordered an X-ray of Jack’s belly, which showed a condition called intussusception, in which one part of the intestine telescopes into another. “It’s like a garden hose pushing into a fire hose,” he says. Dr. Patel decided to refer Jack to Adele Brudnicki, M.D., Maria Fareri Childen’s Hospital’s Chief of Pediatric Radiology, for more tests and treatment. She had an ultrasound taken and found not just the intussuception but also enlarged lymph nodes. Jack would need emergency surgery. Dr. Brudnicki feared a more serious problem: lymphoma, in which swollen glands can block the intestines, forcing them to telescope. “Cancer is one of the possible causes of intussusception—but it’s very rare,” she says. The surgery, performed by Whitney McBride, M.D., a pediatric surgeon, went well, but a biopsy of Jack’s lymph nodes confirmed Burkitt’s lymphoma.
Pediatric emergency medicine specialist Darshan Patel, M.D., spearheaded Jack’s care—and became a pal.
Pediatric radiologist Adele Brudnicki, M.D., showed Jack his X-rays.
The young patient also befriended pediatric surgeon Whitney McBride, M.D.
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IN HOURS, JACK PASTOR MOVED FROM THE E.R. TO RADIOLOGY, SURGERY, INTENSIVE CARE AND THEN THE CANCER UNIT. This is an uncommon cancer, says Oya Tugal, M.D., a pediatric oncologist at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital. Fortunately, it is also highly responsive to chemotherapy. Indeed, after Jack’s first course of treatment, the cancer was almost entirely eradicated. Within days, Jack was his old, outgoing self. “We called him Master Pastor because he was master of the whole unit,” Dr. Tugal says with a laugh. “He’s a very humorous little boy, a beautiful kid.” Jack underwent four more courses of chemotherapy over the next four months to complete the treatment protocol. The cancer had not spread to his bone marrow or spinal fluid, so it is highly unlikely to come back, Dr. Tugal reports. Still,
Pediatric oncologist Oya Tugal, M.D., treated Jack’s cancer.
he will be monitored closely every three to six months. “After two years, we will consider him cured,” she says. All the doctors who were involved marvel at the dramatic course Jack’s case took. “I couldn’t believe he was in surgery a few hours after I saw him,” says Dr. Patel. “Maybe it was fortunate, in a way, that he had the stomach pain from the intussusception, which brought him in early,” says Dr. Brudnicki. “Otherwise we might not have found the cancer until a much later stage.” She believes Jack’s successful treatment could have been provided only at a facility like Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital where
“there is a team of pediatric radiologists, surgeons and oncologists ready and waiting.” Today, Donna says, “Jack is great. He hasn’t stopped moving since he came home.” She’s thankful to have Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital as her go-to treatment facility. “I wanted doctors and nurses who were used to kids,” she says. And she has learned that Jack probably first developed cancer only about a month before his surgery— “when I first noticed something was wrong,” she says. Never underestimate a mother’s intuition—and the power of a doctor who listens. —D.L.
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Medication mavens chester Medical Center, and you’ll see the many doctors and nurses who occupy center stage in the healthcare drama that unfolds there every day. But you may not see all the other well-trained professionals without whom this production could never succeed. Among them are clinical pharmacy specialists, who are charged
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with the task of overseeing the medical center’s use of prescribed medications. Oscar Guzman, Pharm.D., is one of seven clinical pharmacy specialists working within the Pharmacy Department. Beyond their basic pharmacy degrees, these professionals have additional pharmacy training in specific areas of care. Dr. Guzman specializes in critical care, while
his associates focus on oncology, organ transplant, infectious diseases, medication safety and pediatrics. “Clinical pharmacists provide whatever support with medications physicians need, answer any questions they have and help develop policies and protocols with respect to drugs,” says Dr. Guzman. One important task is to ensure that
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be discontinued, there may be shortages in raw materials or the Food and Drug Administration may have found problems with factory production,” he says. This happens more than most of us know. “Like most hospitals, we’ve had something like 50 drug shortages in the first five months of 2011,” he says.
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needed drugs are always on hand. With many drugs in short supply nationally and the costs of others skyrocketing, clinical pharmacists often work with the medical center’s doctors, outside pharmaceutical companies and even third-party providers to assure that the right medications are available for patients who need them. “We review daily reports on inventory and shortages,” says Dr. Guzman. Drugs may be unavailable for a number of reasons, he explains. “Manufacturers can’t keep up with demand, the drug may
When Westchester Medical Center’s clinical pharmacy specialists see a shortage coming, they plan appropriate steps to make sure that patient care remains uncompromised. “If a pediatric drug is in shortage, for instance, we contact our pediatricians and discuss acceptable alternatives,” Dr. Guzman says. “Whatever the medication is, we do all the research and show them their options—research they don’t have time to do because they are busy taking care of patients.” Indeed, says Joseph Turkowski, M.D., Medical Director of the Burn Center, “clinical pharmacists are an essential part of our multidisciplinary team in the Burn Center. Their knowledge of the way drugs work in the body is a valuable resource that helps guide physicians in their treatment choices.” The quest for the right medications becomes more complicated and urgent when advanced chemotherapy medications for cancer are involved, or when a transplant patient requires a tailor-made drug regimen that must not be deviated from. “Some medications are only allotted to hospitals when there is a specific patient who needs them,” he says. “In those cases, our clinical pharmacy specialists call the manufacturer to get them released to us,” Dr. Guzman says.
He recalls a patient who contracted a rare viral infection called cytomegalovirus. “This infection is resistant to traditional antiviral therapies and the patient required treatment with a medication called foscarnet, currently unavailable in the U.S. due to a shortage,” he says. “So we called the manufacturer based in England. The FDA allowed Westchester Medical Center to import foreign medications only on a temporary basis. The patient could have died without this intervention by a clinical pharmacist.” Along with managing these most complex cases, clinical pharmacists also participate in everyday treatment decisions. “We all take part in daily rounds with physicians and often suggest changes to medications as a multidisciplinary team of caregivers,” he says. Concludes Dr. Guzman: “We support the physicians and nurses when they’re busy and educate them about new medications. And patients benefit because we can help adjust their drug therapy to improve outcomes and decrease their length of stay.” —D.L.
LEFT: Joseph Turkowski, M.D. ABOVE, FROM LEFT: Clinical Pharmacy
Specialists Cheryl Hochenberg, Pharm.D.; Marie Dimicco, Pharm.D.; Gosia Michalowska-Suterska, Pharm.D.; Oscar Guzman, Pharm.D.; Chrissy Schabacker, Pharm.D.; Leslie Yee, Pharm.D. Not pictured: Nadine Sarkissian, Pharm.D.
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A NEW MOM’S NEW HEART WHEN A 27-YEAR-OLD’S HEART BEGAN TO FAIL, ONLY A TRANSPLANT COULD SAVE HER
Medical Center), knew she needed a facility with more expertise and equipment than he had available. Dr. Hammoud immediately contacted Westchester Medical Center. Sinsapaugh was transferred there, and doctors put her on intravenous medications to assist her damaged heart. “Her symptoms were consistent with peripartum cardiomyopathy, a rare disorder that affects new moms during pregnancy or soon after delivery,“ says Alan L. Gass, M.D., Medical Director of Cardiac Transplant Patient and Mechanical Circulatory Support. “This is caused by an immune-system reaction betweeen the mother’s heart and the child.” Most of these patients’ hearts recover, but occasionally—as in Sinsapaugh’s case— the condition progresses until the patient requires a heart transplant. She was getting a lot sicker, and peripartum cardiomyopathy was eventually confirmed. On December 7, she was placed on the waiting list for a heart transplant. Sinsapaugh says she remained calm throughout the ordeal. “I was surprised, but not scared,” she says. “That was because the doctors at Westchester Medical Center were all calm. I trusted them.” As it turned out, Sinsapaugh had to wait less than two weeks for a match to be found. She was fortunate that her youth and her common blood type (O positive)
made her an optimal candidate. Her small body size, too, helped make a wide range of donor hearts suitable for her. On December 19, David Spielvogel, M.D., Program Director of Heart Transplantation, performed Sinsapaugh’s heart transplant at Westchester Medical Center. “The quick timing was important,” he says. “Although the medical center has interim treatments that can often see a very sick patient through to a transplant, her life was truly in danger.” It was apparent that she had only days left at best. “Because of her young age and generally good health, Tasha has an excellent long-term prognosis,” says Dr. Gass. “I’m feeling great now,” says Sinsapaugh. Today she is grateful for her dramatically restored health and is busy being a new mom. “Now I can pick up my baby and carry him around,” she reports happily. —D.L. Alan L. Gass, M.D.
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DOCTORS MAY NEVER KNOW EXACTLY why Tasha Sinsapaugh’s heart began to fail a few weeks after she gave birth to her first child, Jonathan, last September 24, but they did what they needed to do when she was stricken, and that’s why she’s alive today. Sinsapaugh, 27, a Saugerties resident, had a normal pregnancy. But seven weeks after she gave birth, she began experiencing shortness of breath, especially when lying down. Concerned for her health, Sinsapaugh went to a nearby Kingston hospital, where doctors ran tests, suspected a respiratory infection and put her on antibiotics. Things got worse by Thanksgiving—symptoms now included episodes of chronic vomiting. When she tried to celebrate with little Jonathan and his father, Sperling Mark, she recalls, “I couldn’t even eat our turkey dinner.” Back to the local emergency room she went. This time tests indicated gallstones, and Sinsapaugh was scheduled for surgery to remove them. An electrocardiogram, taken as part of normal preoperative screenings, found cardiomyopathy—an enlarged and weakened heart muscle. Additional tests showed that Sinsapaugh’s heart was working at only 10 to 15 percent of capacity. Ali Hammoud, M.D., the cardiologist assigned to her case (and now on staff at Westchester
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There are a number of reasons why you should consider a neurosurgeon for back and neck pain. Neurosurgeons, trained as both brain and spine surgeons, are concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of patients with injury or disease of the brain, spine, and nerves throughout the body. Kaushik Das, M.D., is the Director of Spine Surgery in the Department of Neurosurgery at the Westchester Medical Center, a tertiary care academic medical center of New York Medical College, specializes in complex spinal disorders and craniovertebral disorders using minimally invasive spinal surgery techniques.  Dr. Das, Board Certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery, has performed over 2,000 surgeries in his ten years of practice, and currently performs over 200 surgeries a year. At the Westchester Medical Center, The Department of Neurosurgery works independently and in conjunction with the departments of Orthopedic Surgery, General Surgery, Rehabilitation Medicine, Oncology, and Radiology in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of spinal disorders, including trauma, degenerative diseases, and neoplastic disease. In the operating room, spinal instrumentation and intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring are frequently used, along with innovative and adjuvant treatment protocols for postoperative rehabilitation. Dr. Das’s Neurosurgical ICU nursing staff is also specially trained in the care of patients with spinal cord injuries. With extensive training in neurosurgery, Dr. Das is a graduate SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine, completed his residency at the New York Medical College, and his fellowship from the Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix AZ. For patients the thought of having to undergo spinal surgery can be overwhelming, and Dr. Das will take the time necessary to listen to you and help you find the best option for your condition.
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Patients of all ages are welcome at SBOMS. We encourage you to get to know the team. Dr. Arnoldt received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from SUNY-Buffalo, and completed residencies at Westchester Medical Center and Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Baker is currently a clinical instructor at The Albert Einstein College of Medicine, among other prestigious appointments. Dr. Lieberman is currently the Director of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at The North Central Bronx Hospital. Drs. Arnoldt, Baker and Dr. Lieberman are Board Certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and by the American Dental Society of Anesthesia. SBOMS works around their patients’ schedules for their convenience. Doctors can be contacted through email, and the office is open on Saturday.
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Wow ’ e m at your cookout w i t h t h ese health-friendly recipes from t h e w in n ers o f o u r first Grill & Chill contest by Elizabeth Larner
Consider this a mini cookout intervention. Starting now, you’re through serving nothing but boring hot dogs, burgers and beers. The editors of Westchester Health & Life teamed up with Drew Nieporent, founder of Myriad Restaurant Group (which owns such culinary giants as Tribeca Grill, Centrico and Nobu in New York City) and Cheryl Slocum, contributing food editor at Country Living magazine and author of the food blog itsaboutourfood.com, to pick the three best-tasting dishes submitted in our first Grill & Chill recipe contest. These food and drink recipes, born from the backyard barbecues of Westchester County, will delight guests at your next outdoor soirée.
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“Arrange red hot charcoals on the grill floor in two piles with an 8-inch gully in the center to create three temperature zones, which offers flexibility.”
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“Don’t grill fish filets evenly on both sides. If you wait until the fish is half cooked before trying to flip it, it will fall apart. Give it only a minute or two on the first side, then flip it while it’s still firm.”
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Searching for a way to get her two teenagers to eat more fish, Jacobson developed her halibut recipe, and her children didn’t just eat it—they loved it! They’re also big fans of their mom’s Earl Grey Iced Tea, and she doesn’t mind making it for them because it’s decaffeinated. “They have enough energy!” she says. For Jacobson, cooking is all about entertaining. When she recently served her halibut recipe and received high praise, it gave her the confidence to enter the Grill & Chill contest. “I’ve never entered a contest before,” she says. “But Westchester Health & Life has the legitimacy that made me think, ‘That looks like a real contest.’”
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What Nichols enjoys most about grilling, he says, is “the challenge of not having all of the modern equipment and being able to free-form it on top of flames in an open grill and still make something fabulous.” He got the inspiration for his recipe several years ago while visiting Tokyo, where he tasted traditional yakitori. After learning that yakitori sauce is not generally used for much else besides chicken, he couldn’t wait to try it with anything but— enter Chilean sea bass. The recipe turned out to be “an interesting fusion, with the sweetness of the sauce and the richness of the fish,” says Nichols.
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When Tamburelli saw the Grill & Chill contest, she thought, “Why not? Maybe I’m not the grill master, but I’m definitely the master chef of the house.” She loves to cook because “it’s relaxing and gives me some time to myself,” she says. Tamburelli makes her Wasabi Steak frequently, especially when she and her family go on vacation to Lake George. It’s easy, she says: She makes the marinade at home, where ingredients and kitchen space aren’t limited, and then marinates and grills the steaks upon arriving. Allison came up with her Vanilla Cooler drink recipe while looking for an alternative to adding a highly caloric mixer to her favorite liquor, vanilla vodka.
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Susan Jacobson’s first-place Halibut in Tarragon Cream Sauce
Halibut in Tarragon Cream Sauce by Susan Jacobson Serves 6 Ingredients
Combine mayonnaise, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), paprika, tarragon, salt and pepper. Slice fish in ¾-inch thick slices close to skin, being careful not to cut through the skin. Place fish on aluminum foil, skin side down. Cover flesh side with cream mixture and fill in space between slices. Fold the aluminum wrap to make an envelope. Grill until tender, about 13 minutes. Do not turn. While fish is cooking, melt butter and combine with chives. Cover cooked halibut with chive butter, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a few capers. Serve hot with bread (ciabatta or foccacia) and a side of mixed greens in a white balsamic vinaigrette.
Serves 4 Ingredients ½ cup sake ½ cup honey ¼ cup Tamari soy sauce ¼ cup soy sauce 1 clove crushed garlic 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon cold water 1½ pounds Chilean sea bass, cut into steak-sized portions 1 bunch scallions, finely chopped ¼ cup toasted sesame seeds
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Combine sake, honey, Tamari soy sauce, soy sauce, garlic and vinegar to make a yakitori marinade. Bring to a boil over medium heat. While the marinade is heating, whisk together cornstarch and cold water. Once the marinade comes to a full boil, whisk in the cornstarch mixture and simmer until sauce thickens. Let marinade cool. Add mixture to sea bass, toss to coat and marinate for 2 hours. Grill sea bass for 2 minutes on one side, rotating each
piece 90 degrees after 1 minute to create a crosshatch pattern. Flip fish over and grill for an additional 8–12 minutes (depending on thickness) until flesh flakes easily. Baste periodically with retained yakitori marinade. Lightly sprinkle sesame seeds and scallions over fish during the last minute of grilling. Serve over stir-fried pea shoots in garlic sauce for a fusion of Asian tradition and Western barbecue.
Wasabi Steak by Allison Tamburelli Serves 2 Ingredients ¼ cup yellow miso (soybean paste) ¼ cup mirin (sweet rice wine) ¼ cup dry white wine 1 tablespoon wasabi powder 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 pound trimmed flank steak
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Combine all ingredients and marinate steak for 2 hours before cooking. Cook on the grill to your preference (4–5 minutes per side is recommended).
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HOMEMADE ICED TEA BY SUSAN JACOBSON SERVES 6–8 INGREDIENTS 2 Earl Grey tea bags 1 mint tea bag 1 lemon, sliced 1 lime, sliced 1 pint blueberries sweetener of choice sprigs of mint (optional)
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Steep 3 tea bags in 2 quarts of boiling hot water for about 10 minutes. Remove tea bags and sweeten to taste. Chill before serving and garnish with thinly sliced lemons, limes, fresh blueberries and fresh mint (optional). Serve over ice.
JUICY GIN BY BRAD NICHOLS SERVES 1 INGREDIENTS 1½ oz. Tanqueray gin 5 oz. white grapefruit juice
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VANILLA COOLER BY ALLISON TAMBURELLI SERVES 1 INGREDIENTS 1½ oz. vanilla vodka 6 oz. seltzer 1 orange slice
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EDITOR’S PICKS FOR SMART BARBECUE BUYS 1 Pair the V-Shaped Smoker Box from Charcoal Companion with Jack Daniel’s Wood Chips and the chips—made from whiskey-aging oak barrels—can sit between the grates for an even smokier finish for your chicken, fish or vegetables. Smoker box, $20, Chef Central, Hartsdale, 201.576.0178; Chips, $12, amazon. com. 2 To get the most out of your grill with every use, keep it clean. With The Ultimate Grill Cleaning Set from Williams-Sonoma, you can scrape off marinades, clean between the grates and scrub away debris. $30, Williams-Sonoma, White Plains, 914.644.8360. 3 Marinate kabobs more easily with FireWire Skewers, made from flexible metal wires that can adjust to fit any bowl. $10, Cornell’s True Value Hardware, Eastchester, 914.961.2400. 4 Grilling fruits and vegetables while plank-grilling fish or poultry is a breeze with the Grill Grid and Plank Holder, $25, by Sur La Table. surlatable.com.
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A refreshing dip could be steps away on a summer day
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Ever dreamed of having your own swimming pool so you could splash your cares away on a whim? It’s easier than you think to make that dream come true—and with today’s “green” pool options you needn’t fear that energysucking cleaning and heating equipment and harsh chemicals will make you an environmental bad guy.
A new backyard in-ground pool will cost from $30,000 to upwards of $100,000, contractors say. Choose durable equipment and select a reliable contractor (you can find one through the Better Business Bureau of New York or NESPA, the Northeast Spa and Pool Association), advises Bruce Bagin, partner at B&B Pool & Spa Center in
Chestnut Ridge. And beware moneysaving shortcuts (such as going with less durable materials, older equipment models or a less-established contractor) that could end up costing you more money in the long run. “It’s a mistake to put price before everything else because you’ll sacrifice quality,” says Bagin. If you decide you’re ready to
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Those looking to go green should consider a salt-water pool. Increasingly popular in the last decade, they rely less than conventional pools on abrasive chlorine, which leaves a pungent odor and can damage skin and hair. An electronic box conducts small amounts of electricity, which reacts with saline to make chlorine that is then distributed to the water. You needn’t add chemicals, only regulate pH levels, explains Bagin. Solar heating systems, including solar panels and covers, are another environmentally friendly option. The solar approach wastes less energy than electric heaters, says Bagin. An added bonus: If you use a solar cover, it holds in heat and keeps your pool debris-free, making its whole cleaning system run more smoothly. These days, automatic controls are available for heating systems and other equipment such as covers, lighting and spas. Some can even be controlled by your smartphone from afar. That adds convenience—and efficiency too. Variable-speed water-cleaning pumps can be programmed at different speeds or flow rates so pool owners can set them at the slowest setting necessary to accomplish a task. That can save energy, but unless your pool system has features like a fountain, waterfall or spa, it’s not a must. A two-speed pump will suffice for basic pools, and it will still save you energy and money, says Bagin. Another eco-friendly option is a mineral pool, which uses minerals such as silver and copper for cleaning, greatly reducing the amount of chlorine needed in the pool, says Bagin. Perhaps in another 10 years these pools will enter the mainstream. For now, they are not as popular as saltwater pools because the technology has not been perfected yet, say contractors.
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Whatever pool you choose, give thought to its surroundings, including decks and landscaping. A fence for safety is a priority, especially for those with young children or young neighbors. Pool decks in our area are often made of travertine or Jerusalem stone, which are light in color and tend to be cooler on bare feet, or bluestone, which provides a classic look but can be hot underfoot, says Fusco. Make sure surrounding trees don’t provide excessive shade, says Fusco, especially if you are using solar panels that need to soak up the sun’s energy. And it’s wise to avoid having leafshedding plants and trees too near the pool because their leaves can clog your filtering system and dirty the water. Most important, become an educated consumer before investing in a backyard swimming pool. If you’re not sure what you’d like your pool to look like, you can see images of all sorts of pools on the websites of pool contractors and landscapers, and a Google images search will bring up countless more. Do your research on cleaning systems and materials, and get quotes from three or four contractors before you proceed. “Have fun with it,” says Fusco. “Don’t fall into the obvious. Take the time to explore.”
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Shore Thing Bring the beach home with tips from designer Michael Maher
written By Kelley Granger · Produced by Betsy Marx · Photography by Peter Margonelli The owners of a six-bedroom, cedar-shingled summer home on the water (with access to the ocean on one side and bay views on the other) wanted to capture the casual spirit of the area when they updated the home’s 1930s interior. So they turned to interior designer Michael Maher, a friend they trusted to imbue the home with the upbeat vibe of the beachfront community they loved. “We wanted a
place that would exude casualness and warmth, where every element felt personal,” explains the owner. Maher began by painting the kitchen, living room, dining room and entry the same soft-sand hue to give the smallish rooms continuity and an airy feeling. Natural colors such as seaside blues, white and coral punctuate the space. When it came to furnishings, the owners had a wealth of romantic,
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vintage-inspired pieces to cull from: They are cofounders of the retail chain Anthropologie. Maher paired unique pieces from the store—like a shell-encrusted chandelier—with flea-market finds and family pieces for a space that says “seashore.” With a few décor tips from Maher, you can evoke the same sense of casual chic—whether you’re looking to revamp a vacation home or add a beachy feel to your ever yday residence. First, don’t get caught in a color rut. While whites and blues are typically associated with beachside homes, there are plenty of other hues that can create a shore-like atmosphere. Maher recommends incorporating vibrant colors such as lime green, persimmon or aqua. To create a bolder look, these shades can be used on the walls or floors. Maher is a big fan of painted floors— one beach home he designed contained a room with two-tone, aqua-hued stripes under foot, while another was done in turquoise and a deep persimmon with a woven yellow plaid rug as a finishing touch. Those looking for a more subtle statement can integrate bright hues into accessories—perhaps trimming a linen cur tain in a chartreuse shade, for instance. Bright plaid and floral patterns also make great accents in the form of throw pillows or upholster y and require only minimal commitment.
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A New Spin on Sangria
T h is su m m e r si p j ust got a lot h ott e r While it may be the season for yard sales, don’t part with Grandma’s punch bowl just yet! Big-batch drinks and pitchers are making a comeback this season, showcasing the hottest flavor combos from the bar and keeping partygoers creatively quenched. Serving cocktails in large quantities not only frees up the bartender, it also provides a “signature” drink that can express—or establish—
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a party theme. The most popular punch of the bunch, the simple and classic sangria—traditionally recognized as red wine, muddled with sugar and some brandy and served in fruit-filled pitchers with plenty of ice—has gotten a serious makeover. With a little creativity, the use of seasonal ingredients and a nod toward healthy sips, this Spanish concoction has gone from pedestrian to primetime.
Sweet-sip naysayers, fear not. These pitchers are far from the syrupy-sweet hangover harbingers you once knew. In fact, they can be a festival of fruit. From raspberries and thyme to mango and guava mixed with every wine from Viognier to Champagne, sangria is no longer strictly a red-wine punch. “Sangria now includes an array of flavors,” says Kara Newman, author of Spice and Ice: 60 Tongue-Tingling Cocktails, “and they are getting more and more complex with the addition of bitter amaros, floral liqueurs and even spicy elements.” More and more batches are made with white wine, rosé and even sparkling wine. Sangria can be a healthy option, thanks to all that fruit. Says Newman: “Compared with one of those sugary dayglo lime green appletinis full of artificial flavors, at least sangria takes its flavor from macerating fresh fruit. Plus you get the health benefits of including a moderate amount of wine.” Your sangria can be as light as you like. By including fresh fruit juices and club soda, you can cut the calories and also add some spritz. —Maureen C. Petrosky
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FIESTA MEXICO Authentic Mexican cuisine with TexMex offerings, 468 Ashford Ave., 914.478.4672
HALF MOON Casual American restaurant, 1 High St., 914.693.4130
THE GNARLY VINE Tapas and wine bar, 501 E. Main St., 914.355.2441
THAI HOUSE Thai cuisine with vegetarian options, 466 Ashford Ave., 914.674.6633
TOMATILLO Authentic Mexican fare featuring inseason local ingredients, 13 Cedar St., 914.478.2300
SPADARO Inspired Italian cuisine, 211 E. Main St., 914.235.4595
ARMONK
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NORTH SALEM
MODERNE BARN Casual and sophisticated American fare with global influences, 430 Bedford Rd., 914.730.0001 RESTAURANT NORTH Seasonal New American fare with locally sourced ingredients, 386 Main St., 914.273.8686
BEDFORD
THE BARN AT BEDFORD POST Casual dining with brunch on the weekends, 954 Old Post Rd., 914.234.7800 BISTRO 22 French dining, 391 Old Post Rd., 914.234.7333
JACKIE’S BISTRO Traditional French bistro fare, 434 White Plains Rd., 914.337.8447 PIPER’S KILT American pub food, 433 White Plains Rd., 914.779.5772
ELMSFORD
ICHI RIKI Japanese cuisine including authentic udon noodles, 1 E. Main St., 914.592.2220
HARRISON
TRATTORIA VIVOLO Fine Italian dining, 301 Halstead Ave., 914.835.6199
HARTSDALE
JOHN-MICHAEL’S AT PURDY’S HOMESTEAD Modern fare set in a Colonial home, 100 Titicus Rd., 914.277.2301 VOX French bistro ser ving eclectic fare from foie gras to burgers, 721 Titicus Rd., 914.669.5450
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BRASSERIE SWISS Authentic Swiss cuisine, 118 Croton Ave., 914.941.0319
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DIVISION STREET GRILL Food with a contemporary American flair, 26 N. Division St., 914.739.6380
FARMHOUSE AT BEDFORD POST Contemporary American cuisine with seasonal ingredients, 954 Old Post Rd., 914.234.7800
CAFFÉ AZZURRI WINE BAR AND RESTAURANT Fine dining with items ranging from meat and seafood to pasta, 20 N. Central Ave., 914.358.5248
ZEPHS’ Global soul food, 638 Central Ave., 914.736.2159
BRIARCLIFF MANOR
HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON
Q RESTAURANT & BAR Authentic Midwestern barbecue, 112 Main St., 914.933.RIBS
DOM AND VINNIE’S RESTAURANT Italian fare with daily specials, 1872 Pleasantville Rd., 914.945.7200 FLAMES STEAKHOUSE Classic American fine dining, 533 N. State Rd., 914.923.3100
BUFFET DE LA GARE Romantic French dining, 155 Southside Ave., 914.478.1671 HARVEST ON HUDSON Mediterranean cuisine, 1 River St., 914.478.2800
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TERRA RUSTICA Classic Italian with salads, pastas and seafood, 550 N. State Rd., 914.923.8300
GASHO OF JAPAN Hibachi steak house, 6 Saw Mill River Rd., 914.592.5900
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HAIKU ASIAN BISTRO Serves sushi and a variety of pan-Asian dishes, 56 Pondfield Rd., 914.337.5601
RED HAT ON THE RIVER Upscale eatery featuring contemporary American cuisine, 1 Bridge St., 914.591.5888
ELIÁ TAVERNA Casual Greek restaurant, 502 New Rochelle Rd., 914.663.4976
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CHUTNEY MASALA Indian bistro with tandoor cooking presentations, 4 W. Main St., 914.591.5500
PORT CHESTER RYE
FRANKIE & JOHNNIE’S Traditional steak house with an extensive wine list, 77 Purchase St., 914.925.3900 RYE ROADHOUSE Features steak and Cajun seafood, 12 High St., 914.925.2668
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CHAT AMERICAN GRILL Steaks, seafood and sandwiches, 1 Christie Pl., 914.722.4000 MERITAGE New American cuisine in a chic, Manhattan-style setting, 1505 Weaver St., 914.472.8484
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LE CHÂTEAU Classic French dishes in an historic Tudor mansion, at the corner of Routes 35 and 123, 914.533.6631
PLATES New American menu with Italian, French and Asian accents, 121 Myrtle Blvd., 914.834.1244
LEFTERIES gyro Casual Greek eatery, 1 N. Broadway, 914.524.9687
CORTLANDt COLONIAL RESTAURANT Traditional and New American cuisine, 714 Old Albany Post Rd., 914.739.3900
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SWEET GRASS GRILL Creative local fare, 24 W. Main St., 914.631.0000
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ZITOUNE Festive Moroccan eatery, 1127 W. Boston Post Rd., 914.835.8350
GRAPPOLO LOCANDA Fine regional Italian cuisine, 76 King St., 914.238.5950 LE JARDIN DU ROI French bistro-style dining, 95 King St., 914.238.1368
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BACCIO TRATTORIA Casual Mediterranean cuisine, 12 N. Salem Rd., 914.763.2233
LARCHMONT TAVERN Pub fare in a casual setting, 104 Chatsworth Ave., 914.834.9821
LE PROVENçAL BISTRO French fare, 436 Mamaroneck Ave., 914.777.2324
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AN AMERICAN BISTRO Bright eatery featuring quesadillas, lamb and chicken, 296 Columbus Ave., 914.793.0807
SPACCARELLI’S RISTORANTE Neighborhood eatery emphasizing Abruzzese cuisine, 238 Saw Mill River Rd., 914.941.0105
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PRIMAVERA Regional Italian cuisine featuring jumbo shrimp parmigiana and grilled Scottish salmon, 592 Route 22, 914.277.4580
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WHITE PLAINS
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POUR CAFÉ & WINE BAR Boutique wines and spirits from around the world and authentic bistro fare, 241 Main St., 914.864.0606
THE MELTING POT Unique fondue restaurant with an intimate atmosphere, 30 Mamaroneck Ave., 914.993.6358
OCEAN HOUSE New England–style seashore fare including steamers, grilled wild salmon and fried clams, 49 N. Riverside Ave., 914.271.0702
MOUNT VERNON
YONKERS
DOBBS FERRY
NEW ROCHELLE
CROTON FALLS
CROTON CREEK STEAKHOUSE American bistrostyle dining, 4 W. Cross St., 914.276.0437
MEMPHIS MAE’S Authentic southern BBQ and comfort food, 173 S. Riverside Ave., 914.271.0125
THE COOKERY Fine Italian comfort food in a relaxed setting, 39 Chestnut St., 914.305.2336
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LEFTERIS gyro II Casual Greek dining, 190 E. Main St., 914.242.8965
THE BAYOU Cajun cuisine with live blues and zydeco music, 580 Gramatan Ave., 914.668.2634 CITY CHOW HOUSE Asian-Latin fusion cuisine, 1 Radisson Plaza, 914.576.4141
AQUARIO Seafood and Brazilian and Portuguese cuisine, 141 E. Lake St., 914.287.0220 CITY LIMITS DINER Traditional American diner with an eclectic menu, 200 Central Ave., 914.686.9000
FRANK PEPE Tile-oven pizzeria with authentic Italian dishes, 1955 Central Park Ave., 914.961.8284
YORKTOWN HEIGHTS
THYME Contemporary American cuisine in a warm environment, 3605 Crompond Rd., 914.788.8700
For our complete list of dining options, visit the “where to eat” section of westchesterhealthandlife.com.
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“if you don’t expect to use your ira funds to live on in re tirement, converting to a roth ira is a no-brainer.” — joseph bodan
Is a Roth IRA for you? For some ta xpayers, this retirement account can be a potent we alth builder
Whether your retirement years are far off or just around the corner, you know that individual retirement accounts (IRAs) can help you save for them. But are you up to speed on Roth IRAs? They’re less well-known than the traditional kind, but recent changes in the law have made them a more attractive tool for many savers. To find out how a Roth IRA may fit into your retirement savings planning, Westchester Health & Life turned to Joseph Bodan, tax partner in the Harrison office of the accounting and consulting firm O’Connor, Davies, Munns & Dobbins LLP. westchester HEALTH & LIFE: What is a
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Roth IRA? bodaN: It’s a mechanism that allows people to put money away for retirement and enjoy later tax advantages. It was established by Congress in 1997 and named for its legislative sponsor, the late Sen. William Roth (R-Del.). How does it differ from a traditional
Unlike a traditional IRA, a Roth IRA does not require a distribution at age 70½, and funds withdrawn are entirely tax-free, provided you’re at least 59½ and the Roth account has been established for at least five years. Traditional IRAs come in two kinds, deductible and non-deductible. With the non-deductible kind, when you withdraw the money, you pay taxes on the portion of your funds that is attributable to earnings. With the deductible type, both principal and earnings are taxed on withdrawal.
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can a roth ira be a tool for preserving we alth in the family? Absolutely. If you don’t need to withdraw all your funds during your retirement years, they can be passed on to heirs who continue to receive the benefits of tax-free earnings and withdrawals. And if a husband and wife both own Roth IRAs and one of them dies, the survivor can combine the two accounts without penalty. When the surviving spouse dies, the funds can be
left to a grandchild, with required distributions over his or her expected lifespan. a grandchild? what about a child? Roth IRA funds can be passed on to sons and daughters too, but their expected lifespan will be shorter, so the tax-free grow th advantage will be more limited. It might be smarter to bequeath stocks or other assets to a son or daughter. can anyone contribute to a Roth IRA? No, only people whose adjusted gross income falls under certain thresholds. For 2010, for example, a taxpayer’s ability to contribute was phased out for single taxpayers between $105,000 and $120,000 in adjustable gross income, and for married taxpayers filing jointly, the phaseout was from $167,000 to $177,000. But whether or not you can contribute, it’s worth asking your financial adviser about converting a traditional IRA into a Roth IRA. Starting with tax year 2010, the law about such conversions was changed. what was the change? Until 2010, only ta xpayers with an adjusted gross income of $100,000 or less could convert their traditional IRAs to Roth IRAs. Now that limit has been lifted. Why do you suppose the government made
Because Roth IRA conversions are a short-term source of revenue. who should convert to a roth? In general, the younger you are and the wealthier you are, the more converting makes sense. If you don’t expect to have to use your IRA funds to live on in retirement, conver ting to a Roth is a no-brainer. Still, I have clients who are great conversion candidates and understand it intellectually but don’t pull the trigger because it means accelerating a tax. For many of us, keeping some funds in a traditional IRA and some in a Roth IRA may be the best idea. Consult with your financial adviser. —Timothy Kelley that change?
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The Yorktown Lions, a volunteer community service organization that helps the vision-impaired and supports youth and the local community, will be putting on a Billy Joel Tribute—by Wade Preston & The Movin’ Out Band at the ga zebo at Jack DeVito Memorial Field in Yorktown from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. as part of its Summer Concert Series. Free admission. For additional information, visit yorktownlions.club. officelive.com.
Aug 7–28 Support local
farmers and enjoy a day at the Farmer’s Market at Muscoot Farm in Katonah, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Offerings include fresh produce, meat, cheese, soap, candles, honey, maple syrup, flowers, fish and baked goods. Sundays in August. Free admission. Call 914.864.7282 or visit muscootfarm.org to find out more.
Aug 14
Take your little rugrats to Teatown Lake Reservation in Ossining for Animal Adventures—Omnivores!, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. There kids will get to meet some voracious animals that will eat almost anything. Tickets: free for members, $5 for nonmembers. Call 914.762.2912, ext. 110, or visit teatown.org to learn more.
Aug 18, Sep 9 Don’t
miss your chance to attend one of the second annual series of charity Block Parties put on by the local nonprofit Mamaroneck Shares. The August 18 occasion is “’50s Night” and September 9 has the theme “Paint the Town Pink” for breast cancer awareness. Activities include local food samplings, live music, games, raffles and face painting. The block parties will take place from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Mamaroneck Avenue, which will be closed to traffic. Proceeds benefit local charities. Free admission. For more information, call 914.320.0268 or visit west chestergov.com.
Aug 21
Let your kids use their active imaginations to discover the fairies who live in Muscoot’s forest on the annual Fairy Walk at Muscoot Farm in Katonah, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Children are encouraged to come dressed as fairies. Free admission. To learn more, call 914.864.7282 or visit muscoot farm.org.
Sep 13 Grammy-winning
See Grammy-winning Keb’ Mo’ per form live, September 13.
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singer-songwriter and guitarist Keb’ Mo’ will be performing with his band at the Tarrytown Music Hall, 8 p.m.
His music is a living link to the Delta blues that traveled up the Mississippi River and across America before developing into a universally celebrated art form. His unique sound encompasses a number of different eras and genres, from pop and rock to folk and jazz. Tickets: $48–$78 . Call 914.631.3390, ext.100, or visit tarrytownmusichall. org for additional information.
Sep 16–18 Get ready for
Hudson Valley’s most popular craft show, Fall Crafts at Lyndhurst, in Tarrytown. Browse handcrafted works of jewelry, home décor items, furniture and sculptures from more than 250 artists and craftspeople from around the country. There will also be specialty foods and children’s activities, as well as opportunities to explore the estate. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. Tickets: $10 general admission, $9 for seniors, $4 for children ages 6–16, free for children under 6. For more information, call 914.631.4481 or visit craftsatlyndhurst.com.
Sep 23
The famed New York Philharmonic is coming to the Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts in Katonah, 7:30 p.m. Music Director Alan Gilbert and young violin phenom Augustin Hadelich shape an impre ssive program featuring Mozart’s last violin concerto and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3. Tickets: $44.50–$112.50 . Call 914.232.5035 or visit caramoor.org for additional information.
Send event listings to: Westchester Health & Life, 110 Summit Avenue, Montvale, NJ 07645; or reach us by e-mail at thingstodo@wainscot media.com. Listings must be received two months in advance of the event and must include a phone number that will be published.
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Take the family to the Lakeside at Osceola in Jefferson Valley for Tropical Thursdays. There will be half-price drinks between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., live entertainment beginning at 6 p.m. and an assortment of activities including basketball, bocce ball and Ping-Pong. Free admission. Call 914.245.3246 or visit lakeside atosceola.com.
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THINGSTODO AT WESTCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER SPECIAL EVENTS
Go to worldclassmedicine.com/ 2011events for more about the medical center’s special events this year. WESTCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER TRAUMA RUN Sunday, September 18 Please join us for the inaugural Westchester Medical Center Trauma Run. This race will challenge you to run through the woods, scramble through mud and climb obstacles, all within the property of Westchester Medical Center. The event’s purpose is to raise funds for the Joel A. Halpern Regional Trauma Center. Visit worldclassmedicine.com/traumarun to learn more.
LEARNING FOR LIFE
Learning for Life is Westchester Medical Center’s series of free educational seminars on topics relating to your health. For additional information or to register, visit worldclassmedicine.com or call 877.WMC.DOCS. WEIGHT-LOSS SURGERY SEMINARS Thursdays, August 11 and 25, September 15 and 29, 4:30 p.m., Conference Center, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital. If you are overweight, you may be a candidate for bariatric (weight-loss) surgery. Join expert bariatric surgeons for an informative presentation on the latest minimally invasive surgical weight-loss procedures.
SUPPORT GROUPS HEPATITIS C SUPPORT GROUP Meets every other Wednesday, 6–8 p.m., in the Cedarwood Hall Conference Room on the first floor. Call 914.493.7641. SUPPORT GROUP FOR PATIENTS’ FAMILIES, CAREGIVERS AND FRIENDS Meets every Wednesday, 2–3 p.m., 6 South Patient Lounge. Call 914.493.1151 for more information. LIVING WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS For information about the group, call the Behavioral Health Center Outpatient Department at 914.493.2621. STROKE SUPPORT GROUP Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, 6–7:30 p.m. Call 914.493.1573 to find out more. WEIGHT-LOSS SURGERY GROUP Meets twice monthly at 6 p.m., Medical Arts Atrium, 19 Bradhurst Avenue, Suite 1700, Hawthorne. For dates, visit worldclassmedicine.com.
Navigate muddy obstacles at the Trauma Run, September 18.
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12TH ANNUAL WESTCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER GOLF TOURNAMENT Monday, September 26 Winged Foot Golf Club Westchester Medical Center’s annual golf tournament brings together 200 corporate executives and community
leaders, Westchester Medical Center boards and directors, foundation trustees, donors and supporters for a fun and challenging day of golf on two of the world’s greatest golf courses. Visit worldclassmedicine.com/golf or call 914.493.2575 to learn more.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ANY OF THE EVENTS ON THIS PAGE, VISIT WORLDCLASSMEDICINE.COM. TO SHARE THIS ARTICLE WITH A FRIEND OR TO RECOMMEND IT ON YOUR FACEBOOK PAGE, VISIT WESTCHESTERHEALTHANDLIFE.COM.
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Ge tting there
Grand Cascades Lodge 3 Wild Turkey Way Hardyston, N.J. 973.827.5996 crystalgolfresort.com Driving time: about 1.5 hours
at Grand Cascades Lodge; the clubhouse at Ballyowen; Crystal Springs golf course; Grand Cascades Lodge
splendor in sussex This luxe resort in Ne arby Northern New Jerse y will suit you to a tee
Jonesing for a golf getaway? Sure, you could travel to Myrtle Beach, Orlando or San Diego, but why deal with the hassle and expense of flying when you can choose from seven courses, including the highly ranked Ballyowen, just an hour and a half away at Crystal Springs Resort in Hardyston, N.J.? Designed by renowned golf course architect Roger Rulewich, the linksstyle Ballyowen was built in 1998 atop a plateau and features near-treeless terrain with fescue grass framing the plush green fair ways. In addition to six other golf courses (including the family-
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friendly, nine-hole Minerals Golf Club), Crystal Springs also has a natural grass putting course, a David Leadbetter Golf Academy and a golf simulator (play Pebble Beach!). But there’s a lot to love at Crystal Springs even if golf’s not your game. Wine enthusiasts will appreciate the immense wine cellar that houses more than 7,000 labels and more than 100,000 bottles. Roughly 30-minute tours of the cellar provide a fascinating look at the collection of resort owner Gene Mulvihill, who began gathering fine wines more than 50 years ago. One
highlight: more than 100 vintages of Chateau Latour dating back to 1863. This vast collection (the second largest on the East Coast after Bern’s Steak House in Tampa, Fla.) draws wine connoisseurs to the resort’s four-star Restaurant Latour, where the impressive wine list is presented in two cork-covered binders, one for white and champagne and one for red and port. The restaurant showcases locally grown produce, meat and fish from the Hudson and Delaware valleys and organic rack of lamb from its own ranch in Colorado. Latour’s chef de cuisine is John Benjamin, who has worked under world-renowned chefs Thomas Keller and Charlie Palmer. Keller’s influence was evident in a divine amuse bouche, an oyster in a bed of tapioca pearls with a crème fraiche sabayon and caviar, which was the best thing I tried in an altogether outstanding threecourse dinner. (Three- and eight-course tasting menus are offered.) The resort actually consists of three hotels: Grand Cascades Lodge, Minerals Resort & Spa and The Appalachian, a lodge at the base of the Mountain Creek ski area. In addition to Restaurant Latour, Grand Cascades Lodge boasts Reflections Spa, an eye-catching space with fire-inspired red art glass aglow throughout and 8,000 quartz crystals hanging from the ceiling. Minerals has its own spa, called Elements, and a sports club with tennis, basketball, a running track and fitness classes. All three of the resorts offer swimming pools, but the Grand Cascades Lodge has a four-season tropical paradise called the Biosphere Pool Complex, consisting of an indoor free-form pool, a 140-foot water slide, a grotto-like Jacuzzi, a cave-themed steam room and sauna and a café, all housed under a retractable roof. Crystal Springs makes for a great family trip (Minerals caters more to kids than Grand Cascades) or a romantic couples getaway (be sure to book early for Restaurant Latour), and with so much to do, you’ll wish you had more time to enjoy a guided hike along the Appalachian Trail, fishing with the family, a yoga class or the water park at Mountain Creek. Luckily, you can easily return with another brief drive west into the hills of New Jersey’s Sussex County. —Marisa Sandor a
to see more photos of crystal springs resort and to plan your visit, go to westchesterhealthandlife.com.
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Joe & Cynthia Lippolis, Broker Owners Prudential River Towns Real Estate Croton-On-Hudson, New York
WESTCHESTER BUSINESS DEPENDS ON OUR POSITIVE ENERGY Should Westchester business owners feel positive about nuclear energy and the Indian Point Energy Center? Joe and Cynthia Lippolis sure do. “Our local towns here have great businesses, of every shape and size. One common thread in keeping these businesses strong is the clean, lower-cost power provided by Indian Point. Strong businesses make strong communities, and as we’ve seen in real estate, strong communities retain their home values.” Westchester businesses thrive on our positive energy. Up to 35 percent of our power downstate comes from Indian Point. Find out more about why Indian Point is Right For New York, at www.rightfornewyork.com
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