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Gold medal winners with trophy, l-r: Jane Carmody, Stacy Caffrey (Coxswain), Debra Orlando, Laurel Choate and Susan Sales.
PCRA Masters Women
Win Gold at the
U.S. Rowing Masters
National Championships
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For the first time in the history of the Pelham Community
Rowing Association (“PCRA”),
the Masters won gold at the US
Rowing Masters National Championships which were held from
August 18th through August
22nd on Lake Quinsigamond in
Worcester, Massachusetts. In
the Women’s Club E 4+ event (a
sweep event where the average
age of the crew is at least 55 years
of age), the crew of Laurel Choate,
Susan Sales, Jane Carmody and
Debra Orlando, together with
coxswain Stacy Caffrey, had the
fastest times in their heat, their
semifinal and the final, beating
fifteen crews along the way. This
victory was especially sweet because the winner is awarded a
special trophy (seen in the photo)
which will be engraved with the
club’s name and displayed by the
club until it has to be returned for
next year’s regatta. In a separate
event, the crew of Laurel Choate,
Stacy Caffrey, Jane Carmody and
Laura Stirton-Aust also won a
bronze medal in the Women’s
Club D 4x (a sculling event where
the average age of the crew has to
be at least 50 years of age). This
accomplishment was significant
because the PCRA crew actually averaged over 55 years of age
and thus had to compete against
many younger crews. Medals
were also awarded to individual
team members Laura StirtonAust (gold, bronze) and Stacy
Caffrey (bronze) in composite
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ArtsFest 2016
September 23-25th
“ArtsFest” kicks off with a Drive-In
Movie at Hudson Park on Friday, September 23rd featuring “The Blues Brothers” and continues on Saturday, September 24th and Sunday, September 25th,
with a dazzling array of art events and
activities, from behind-the-scenes tours
of artists’ studios -- including world
Michael Armstrong (left) with Charles Fazzino
renowned 3-D artist Charles Fazzino’s
Museum Editions studio – to a classic
car show, film screenings, “DanceFest”
on Saturday night and the 4th annual
Lincoln Avenue Festival (sponsored by
grow! Lincoln Park) with activities, demos, food and music. Also on the menu
are art exhibits at the Rotunda Gallery,
Iona College, CNR’s Castle Gallery, the
Museum of Arts & Culture and the New
Rochelle Public Library, interactive
activities at the Pelham Arts Center, a
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Eagle Scout Reports on Park Project,
Police Work Longer to Secure Safety
for Pelhamites
BY YASMIN JORGE
The August 22nd Pelham Manor Board of Trustees
(BOT) meeting featured an
update from Eagle Scout candidate Matthew Spana on his
project to revitalize Four Corners Park: flower beds were
replanted with new ones and
old stumps were cut out, all
while keeping the integrity of
the Park itself.
Spana devoted his whole
summer to this Eagle Scout
project, logging in over 300
hours to improve the area.
Community organizations also
graciously provided donations.
“Thank you. People like you
make Pelham Manor great,”
said Trustee McLaughlin.
“The landscaping and cedar benches look terrific,” added Trustee Senerchia, “And it
was hot out there.”
Mayor Lapey commended Spana for motivating the
town to continue the work on
the Four Corners Park.
According to the Police
Chief’s report, there was an
uptick in attempted burglaries
in Pelham since the month of
June. However, after numerous officers were deployed and
surveillance techniques were
used in the Village, the dangerous trend has quieted down.
“This is fine police work. You
put in the hours to get these
results,” praised Trustee Senerchia. It should be noted that
police worked 400 man hours
in order to thwart potential
break-ins and apprehend offenders.
Residents are reminded again to always lock cars,
as this leads to thieves then
checking for unlocked doors
at homes.
According to the Village
Clerk’s report, building permits continue for both new and
existing home owners seeking
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The job of tree pruning
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bid at $11,640, which was accepted.
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Calendar of Events
The Pelham Art Center, 155 Fifth Avenue
presents “Constructing New Photographies” a new exhibit of three contemporary
photographers on view September 9
through October 22, 2016. An opening
reception will be held on September 9 from
6:30 to 8pm with a free hands-on art workshop. For additional information contact
The Art Center at 738-2686 or visit www.
pelhamartcenter.org.
The annual Greek Festival at Holy Trinity
Greek Orthodox Church, 10 Mill Road, New
Rochelle will take place on Sept. 8, 6 to
11pm; Sept. 9, 6 to midnight; Sept. 10, 2 to
midnight; and Sept. 11, 1 to 9pm featuring
Greek Food and pastries, live music, flea
market, bakaliko, rides & games. Free shuttle
bus from Ursuline School. Call 235-6100 for
further information.
Hudson Valley Crafty Beer Week kicks off
on September 10 at Captain Lawrence in Elmsford with “Sour’d in September” bringing
more than 75 breweries from across American for a tasting of more than 100 sour ales.
Then visit “Paired” at the Doubletree Hilton
in Tarrytown where local breweries will be
paired with local chefs. Visit www.hvcbw.
org for tickets.
Iona College Council on the Arts, 715
North Avenue, New Rochelle features
photography from various artists in the
exhibit “psalmsIMAGEand...” from August
29 through September 29. For additional
information visit www.iona.edu/artscouncil.
On October 16, from 4 to 7pm, The Rotary
Club of Pelham invites you to their annual
fundraiser, “Tastings” at the Pelham Country
Club. Enjoy some of the area’s finest restaurants including wine and beer and hear
live music by the Pelham Jazz Ensemble.
For tickets visit pelhamrotary.com/tastings-fundraiser/
ONGOING
SOOP Theatre Company announces
the following: Les Miserables (School
Edition) – Rehearsals: September 11
through October 27; Performances:
October 28, 29 and 30. Auditions can
be made by visiting sooptheatre.org.
nors are asked to register in advance
at JEL1@westchestergov.com or call
995-2127.
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Westchester County Department of
Senior Programs and Services will
hold its annual public hearing from
9am – Noon at the Westchester County Center, 198 Central Ave., White
Plains, to unveil its 2017 annual plan
on the proposed use of funds from
the Older Americans Act and the
New York State Community Service
for the Elderly Program. Visit www.
westchestergov.com for additional
details.
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The Future Society, Inc. Annual
Awards Dinner at the Greentree
Country Club, 538 Davenport Avenue, New Rochelle recognizing
people and organizations that have
provided a positive influence on
youth. For tickets call 539-2589 or visit info@thefuturesocietyinc.org for
additional information.
The Bartow Pell Mansion Museum,
895 Shore Road, Bronx, features the
following events: Sept. 8 from 9:30am
to 3pm – Mansions & Cottages Trolley Tour, a trolley tour of historic
homes and gardens in the Bronx, the
tour culminates at Bartow-Pell, stopping first at Wave Hill, Van Cortlandt
House, Valentine-Varian House, and
Edgar Allen Poe Cottage, and driving
by various historical sites along the
way, includes lunch at Arthur Ave.;
Sept. 15, 7-8pm, a Sunset Classical
Concert featuring Violin and Harpsichord; and, Sept. 24 is Smithsonian
Magazine’s Museum Day, with free
admission, download a free ticket at
the Smithsonian Magazine website.
To register or for more information call 718-885-1461 or email info@
bpmm.org.
The Pelham Public Library, 530 Colonial Avenue will hold the following:
Story Time for ages 3-5, Tues, 10:3011am; Wed for children 2 and under,
10:30-11am; Chinese-English Story
Time 10:30-11am, September 10 and
24, October 8 and 22, December 3 and
17; Kindergarteners’ Library Sign
Up Day is Saturday Sept. 24, 12:303:30pm; September 26, 6-7pm Mock
Battle of the Books for grades 7-10 at
the Eastchester Public Library; Monday October 5, 6-7pm practice for the
battle of the books and Saturday October 15, 8:30am – 3pm, Battle of the
Books at Ossining High School. The
2nd Friday Book Club meets September 9, 10:30 – 11:30am discussing “The
Hare with Amber Eyes” by Edmund
de Waal. To register for any of these
programs, call 738-1234 or visit pelhamlibrary.org for more info.
2016 Bicycle Sundays take place September 11, 18 and 25 on the Bronx River Parkway. Ride from The Westchester County Center in White Plains
south to Scarsdale Road, Yonkers and
back, a round trip of 13.1 miles. Parking is available at the County Center.
For information visit the wpf.org.
New York Cares is seeking 4,000 volunteers to revitalize 70 public schools
on New York Cares Day, October 22
from 9:30am to 2pm. For complete
details, visit newyorkcares.org or call
212-228-5000.
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SCHOOLS OPEN!
At 6:30pm, The Picture House Regional Film Center, 175 Wolfs Lane,
will present a screening of the new
sports documentary “Free to Run”
followed by a panel discussion with
track and field visionaries Dr. Norbert Sander and George Hirsh. For
tickets visit www.thepicturehouse.
org.
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In conjunction with Westchester
County’s 9/11 day of Remembrance
and Service, The County will hold a
Blood Drive from 9am to 4pm at the
Westchester County Center, 198 Central Park Avenue, White Plains. Do-
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Town of Pelham, Fire and Police Departments of Pelham and Pelham
Manor and Pelham Post 50 of the
American Legion will hold the 9/11
Fifteenth Anniversary Ceremonies
at 8:30am at the Pelham 9/11 Memorial on Highbrook Avenue. At 6pm,
in Pelham, there will be a Candlelight Vigil and Prayer Service at the
Memorial on Highbrook Avenue,
organized by the Pelham Interfaith
Council.
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The New Rochelle Bar Association
cocktail party for the installation of
Officers and Directors takes place at
Patsy’s Pizzeria of New Rochelle, 1
Pelham Road from 5:30 to 8pm. For
tickets contact Julie Zgoda, Treasurer, at 633-7400.
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Irvington Town Hall Theater, 85
Main Street, Irvington, begins their
season with the Tune Up Chorus, a
sing along. The event offers music
lovers the opportunity to gather and
sing some favorite tunes and raise
funds for the Irvington Theater. Food
and beer donated by Captain Lawrence brewing company. Contact irvingtontheater.com for tickets.
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RecruitMilitary hosts an All Veteran
Career Fair at the New York Hilton,
1335 Ave. of the Americas, from 11am3pm. A free event to help military
veterans and military spouses connect with employers. For additional
information visit www.recruitmilitary.com.
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A skating charity event from 3:00 –
4:30pm at The Ice Hutch, 655 Garden
Ave., Mt. Vernon. All proceeds will
be donated to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to Fund Pediatric Cancer Research. Skate rentals
are included and helmets are recommended. For additional information
and tickets visit www.bandofparents.org.
The Bronxville Chamber of Commerce presents their last free Summer Concert of the season from 6:30
to 8:30pm. Andrew Cole & The Bravo
Hops will perform at Park Place. For
more information, visit bronxvillechamber.com.
New Rochelle Opera presents “Operattitudes” at 3pm in the Christopher
Murphy Auditorium at Iona College,
New Rochelle. For tickets call 5761617.
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Westchester County Car Show takes
place at Glen Island Park, New Rochelle, 11am-5pm.To enter a car or
bike call 260-9274. For vendor information call 231-4645. The event is
free and there is a parking fee of $5
per car. For additional information
go to parks.westchestergov.com or
call 864-PARK.
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The Lt. Joseph G. Leavey Golf Outing takes place at Mahopac Golf and
Beach Club, 601 N. Lake Blvd., Mahopac. Registration is from 7:30-9:30am,
shotgun start at 9:30am. To register
call 760-2627 or visit www.ltjosephleaveyfoundation.com.
Fans for the Cure All-Star Celebration Dinner takes place 6-10pm at
583 Park Avenue, NYC. Honoring
NFL Hall of Famer, Harry Carson and
Mike Thompson of Rawlings Sporting Goods. For more information or
to register, visit fans4thecure.org.
The City of New Rochelle hosts a “A
Celebration of Life” 90+ Birthday
Party beginning at 11:30 at the Hugh
A. Doyle Senior Center, 94 Davis Avenue, New Rochelle. Visit www.newrochelleny.com or call 654-2391 for
additional details.
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Museum of Arts and Design Presents MAD Transformations
This fall, the Museum of Arts and Design
(MAD) , 2 Columbus Circle, NYC presents MAD
Transformations, a series of six exhibitions
showcasing artists who
have transformed and
continue to reshape
the public perception
of traditional craft mediums. Building upon
the exhibition Voulkos:
The
Breakthrough
Years, which celebrates
the work of an artist
known for drastically
changing the way clay
is categorized as an art
material and discipline,
the series considers fiber,
clay, and jewelry and metals
— disciplines that have composed the bedrock of MAD’s
founding mission and collection, and that continue to
morph in the hands of contemporary artists today.
“MAD’s mission is
rooted in craftsmanship,
the ways that skilled makers transform the world
around us,” says Shannon
R. Stratton, MAD’s William
and Mildred Lasdon Chief
Curator. “This fall’s six ex-
beautiful and blighted. At once figurative,
collaborative, worldly,
and dispersed, the Crochet Coral Reef offers a
tender response to the
dual calamities facing
marine life: climate
change and plastic
trash.
With 2016 the hottest year on record, living reefs everywhere
are under stress. Into
these arenas of color
huge areas of whiteness
now intrude; bleaching
events signal that corals are sick and dying.
hibitions highlight artists
whose engagement with
specific materials, their
process, and the transformation of these materials enabled them to break
through boundaries of established disciplines or perceptions of art versus craft.”
The first exhibit will be
Crochet Coral Reef: TOXIC SEAS, by Margaret and
Christine Wertheim and
the Institute for Figuring,
September 15, 2016 to January 22, 2017
Crochet Coral Reef:
TOXIC SEAS celebrates
the 10th anniversary of the
Crochet Coral Reef (2005–
present), an ongoing project by sisters Margaret and
Christine Wertheim and
their Los Angeles–based
organization, the Institute
For Figuring. Mixing crocheted yarn with plastic
trash, the work fuses mathematics, marine biology,
feminist art practices, and
craft to produce large- scale
coralline landscapes, both
In 2005, in response to the
devastation of the Great
Barrier Reef in their native
Australia, the Wertheims
began to crochet a simulation of healthy and ailing
reefs. Using the algorithmic
codes of crochet, the sisters
produce crenellated forms
that are representations of
hyperbolic geometry, which
is also manifest in the undulating structures of corals, kelps, and other reef
organisms. The Wertheims
and their collaborators, a
core group of worldwide
“Crochet Reefers,” fabricate
an ever-evolving artificial
ecology, mixing environmental science with science
fiction to create a call to action in this time of human
impact and responsibility.
A unique presentation
of the Crochet Coral Reef
that focuses on climate
change and ocean health,
Crochet Coral Reef: TOXIC
SEAS consists of three main
“habitats.” A giant Coral
Forest and a collection of
miniature Pod Worlds represent the diversity of living corals through the varying textures, colors, and
forms of crocheted yarn
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and beads. A Bleached Reef and
a brand- new Toxic Reef serve
as invocations of dying corals,
while The Midden—four years’
worth of the Wertheims’ own domestic plastic trash—constitutes
a deeply personal response to
the issue of plastic waste in the
oceans, including human-made
phenomena such as the Great
Pacific Garbage Patch.
Crochet Coral Reef: TOXIC
SEAS is curated by Assistant Curator Samantha De Tillio for the
Museum of Arts and Design.
Major support for Crochet
Coral Reef: TOXIC SEAS is provided by Michele and Marty
Cohen. Additional support is
generously provided by Nanette
L. Laitman, Barbara and Donald
Tober, The Coby Foundation, Ltd., and The Donald and Barbara Zucker Family Foundation.
For complete details, visit madmuseum.org
Pelham Art Center Presents Mirari:
By Lauren and Dylan Cotton
Pelham Art Center’s
Public Art in the Courtyard’s newest exhibition,
Mirari by Lauren and Dylan
Cotton, will be on view September 9 through December 10, 2016. The opening
reception will be held on
Friday, September 9 from
6:30-8PM, including a free
open to the public hands-on
art workshop.
After many years of
working as independent
artists, the wife and husband team Lauren and
Dylan Cotton began collaborating on sculptural installations in 2014. Their most
recent collaboration is Mi-
ArtsWestchester Announces Grant
Opportunities for Artists and
Community Projects
ArtsWestchester invites artists and non-profit
organizations to apply for
2017 Arts Alive Grants.
Awarded annually, these
grants are specifically
designed to support community-based artists and
emerging arts organizations.
The variety of projects that receive Arts Alive
Grants each year illustrates Westchester’s artistic and cultural diversity.
The deadline for submissions is Tuesday, October
4, 2016.
“At the core of ArtsWestchester’s mission is
making arts accessible
to people of all communities, backgrounds, income brackets and age
ranges throughout Westchester
County.
Arts
Alive Grants make this
possible and engage people who may not have the
opportunity to participate in the arts,” explains
ArtsWestchester
CEO
Janet Langsam.
An independent panel comprised of artists, as
well as business, civic and
cultural leaders will review the applications and
make award recommendations to ArtsWestchester’s
Board of Trustees. Funds
are available in two categories:
• Arts Alive Project
Grants provide financial
support for a range of
projects that demonstrate
a strong community benefit.
• Arts Alive Artist
Grants provide direct support to artists to create
new work related to the
community.
Projects
supported
this year included writing
workshops for students
in Greenburgh, affordable live jazz concerts in
Mount Vernon, free ethnic arts festivals in White
Plains and a series of clay
sculptures that highlight
the diversity of Westchester’s communities. Also
funded through Arts Alive
was a staged reading at
Paramount Hudson Valley,
based on local playwright
Mona Z. Smith’s telling of
the true story of Canada
Lee, an African American
actor who was blacklisted
in Hollywood due to his
civil rights stance.
ArtsWestchester has
scheduled several pre-application
workshops
throughout Westchester
to assist potential appli-
cants with the application
process. One-on-one technical assistance is also
available by appointment.
Pre-Application
Workshops scheduled locally are as follows:
• Thursday, September 8 at 5:30pm at New
Rochelle Library, 1 Library
Plaza, New Rochelle
• Tuesday, September
13 at 5:30pm at Yonkers
Riverfront Library, One
Larkin Center, Yonkers
• Wednesday, September 14 at 5:30pm at ArtsWestchester, 31 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains
To RSVP for a workshop, contact Susan Abbott
at sabbott@artswestchester.org or 914-428-4220
x304.
For guidelines, or to
download an Arts Alive
application, visit: artswestchester.org /aw/artsalive-grants.
Arts Alive Project
Grants are made possible
with funds from the Decentralization Program (DEC),
a re-grant program of the
New York State Council on
the Arts with the support
of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the NYS Legislature and administered by
ArtsWestchester.
PCRA Masters Women Win Gold at the U.S. Rowing Masters
National Championships
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rari, a large-scale site-specific psychotropic glass
sculpture. Creating a dynamic blend of Dylan’s glass
blowing art and Lauren’s
painting and installation
practice, Mirari consists
of a cluster of mirrored
and opaque glass bulb-like
forms. The cluster of vividly colored glasswork sits on
a painted metal base of similar pattern and color to the
glass itself. The intention of
the sculpture is to create a
microcosm, reflecting the
structural framework and
environment of the Pelham
Art Center, visible from
every angle of the work.
The reflective glass forms
reveal infinite visual possibilities within the space,
bouncing off the colored
light from their bright
metal counterparts. Any
architectural feature or
person being echoed by the
work becomes anamorphic,
skewed and endless. People
walking past or interacting
with the piece add a kinetic element to the work, as
their bodily actions will be
mirrored, dreamily distorting physical relation and
perception.
For further information, visit pelhamartcenter.
org
events (where the crews are
made up of rowers from different teams). More than
two thousand rowers representing 165 clubs from
across the country participated in this annual regatta,
making it the largest regatta
of the year. PCRA Masters
are coached by Head Coach
Jane Detwiler and Assistant Coach AJ Miller, both
of whom offered their unconditional and enthusiastic support throughout the
regatta. For information
about our program, visit
www.pcrarowing.com. Go
PCRA!!!
Bronze medal winner, l-r: Jane Carmody, Stacy Caffrey, Laurel Choate, Laura
Stirton-Aust and Head Masters Coach, Jane Detwiler.
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Band of Parents Puts Cancer
“In the Penalty Box”
BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN
according to BOP President
Dr. Jill Ostrager-Cohen, a physician at Westmed and mother
of Andrew, 9 who twice survived Stage 4 Neuroblastoma.
“’Put Cancer in the Penalty
cancer, just as pink represents
breast cancer. Times Square is
‘going gold’ on Monday, September 19.
“To date, BOP has donated over $5 million dollars to
“Band of Parents,” (BOP)
(www.bandofparents.org), a
non-profit 501c3 group founded in 2007 at Memorial Sloan
Kettering Center, New York
City (MSK) by
parents of pediatric cancer
patients aims
to “Put Cancer
in the Penalty
Box, Go Gold
for Pediatric
Cancer” at a
skating charity
event at the Ice
Hutch, 655 Garden Ave., Mt.
Vernon on Sunday, September
18 at 3:00 p.m.
S k a t e
rentals are included
with Left to right: Gretchen Lebowitz, Josh Lebowitz, Andrew Cohen, Ethan Cohen and
admission. All Dr. Jill Ostrager-Cohen. Photos by Eldar Shuminov of Moon Baby Photo (moonbabyphoto.com)
proceeds will
be donated to MSK Center
Box’” is a joint Bar Mitzvah
Sloan for neuroblastoma reto fund pediatric cancer reproject of my son, Ethan, 13
search since 2007.
search. “September is ‘Pediatand friend Josh Lebowitz, 13.
“Andrew was a happy,
ric Cancer Awareness Month,’
Gold is the color for pediatric
continued on page 13
Local Teen Completes Prestigious HOPP
Summer Program at MSKCC
BY YASMIN JORGE
Each year Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer
Center (MSKCC) offers The
Human Oncology and Pathogenesis Program (HOPP)
Summer Student Program
for high school students who
Isabela Lamadrid in the Lab.
are interested in pursuing
careers in the biomedical
sciences. The program focuses on two specific areas:
Independent research and
a stimulating learning environment; and extracurricular events, tours, training and
lunches.
This past summer, local
student Isabela Lamadrid secured a coveted spot in HOPP.
The 16-year old, who attends
Bronxville High School and
will be a junior this fall, provided an overview of her
background and how this
helped her achieve success in
the prestigious MSKCC Program.
Lamadrid always loved
science, and continues to enjoy learning about how the
world works.
At Bronxville High
School, she started an independent research project
freshman year on the Bronx
River under the guidance of
teacher Ms. McClellan. Their
research on the health of the
river continues today. The
Bronxville school is also considering weaving some elements of the research into the
curriculum throughout kindergarten to 12th grade. As
a result, Lamadrid is a mem-
ber of a board along with the
principal, superintendent,
and various educators. “This
experience has definitely influenced my passion for the
sciences and convinced me
to pursue science as a career,”
she said.
Lamadrid also started
her own club in
school last year,
gSTEM
for
girls, although
boys interested in STEM
could join as
well. Principal
Meyer served
as the group’s
adviser, a former
science
teacher herself
and very supportive of the
teen’s efforts
to elevate science
awareness to other
young woman
at
Bronxille
High
School.
“Science can be
very cool, and
chic. We designed really cute t-shirts!,”
added Lamadrid.
In the HOPP Program,
Lamadrid was provided an
opportunity to do real science research on something
she is further passionate
about. The Westchester student enjoyed spending this
past summer in activities
that would prepare her for a
career in medicine. She studied under leading cancer researchers at a renowned center, and worked with adults
who mostly have PhDs in sci-
sm
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Isabela handling frozen cancer cells.
ence. She and fellow program
interns (from tri-state area
high schools including Regis,
Hunter College High School,
Greenwich High School, Riverdale, and the Bronx High
School of Science) were exposed to doing educational
Western Blots, Pipetting,
Tissue Culture, MMT Assays, and liked working with
the lab mice. The eight-week
intensive HOPP Program
culminated in a science poster symposium where all the
interns presented their research projects to PhDs, MDs,
parents, and science teachers.
The HOPP application
process is rigorous, and potential participants must provide an official school transcript, a personal statement,
a resume, and two letters of
recommendation from teachers. Lamadrid secured one of
only 15 spots in the program
– and over 500 qualified students applied!
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You make a life
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The Pelham Civic Association thanks the sponsors
and participants of this year’s Benefit Golf Outing!
The The Pelham Civic Association held its 27th Annual Benefit Golf Outing this year
at the Pelham Country Club. The event was a huge success, raising funds for the “Needy Cases/
Good Neighbor” Program of the Pelham Civics. Tim Case chaired the golf event committee,
which included Michael Ming, Darrell Walsh and Chris Reim. Joe Nunziata, Todd Cross and
Jason Jeffries provided the advertising and publicity.
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The Wasilchak Family, The Schirone Family, Knights Of Columbus Pelham Council #4413,
Tony Camardella
Volunteers: Harry Wasilchak, Pat Szymanski, Joanne Case, Mara Klein-Ming, Diana Walsh,
Will Case and Justin Ming
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Girl in Transit: Cuba
Can’t we all Just Get Along? Turns Out, We Can!
BY BARBARA BARTON SLOANE
A history-making event
occurred on May 1, 2016 – for
the first time in over 50 years
a cruise ship from the United States set sail for Havana,
Cuba. History-making, as well,
was the fact that for the very
first time in decades individuals born in Cuba were permitted to enter the country by sea.
However, for two weeks prior
to departure, it sure looked as
though this crossing would
be snarled in the red tape of
an anachronistic Cuban law
(barring Cubans to return by
sea) and we travelers would
be denied the thrill of this
momentous occasion. After
intense negotiations between
Carnival Corporation (they
own the Fathom Adonia on
which we’d be sailing) and the
Cuban government, there was
a happy ending to the glitch
and a joyous beginning to this
cruise. Cuba, aqui vamos!
People2People
Carnival Corporation,
the world’s largest leisure
travel company, is justifiably
proud to have been the first to
receive approval from the U.S.,
the first to receive approval
from Cuba, and a most dramatic first to bring Cuban-born
passengers to the country by
sea. The Fathom line is Carnival’s social impact brand and
the 704-passenger Adonia
was our home for seven days.
This was genuine impact travel - travel with purpose - with
opportunities to build friendships with like-minded travelers, to become immersed in
another culture, and to interact with the Cuban people, one
on one.
On board were Dominican and Cuban-inspired
meals, a pool, a gym and a library. We had an orientation
of Cuban history, customs,
and culture as well as the
opportunity to participate
in interactive workshops to
prepare us for our upcoming
experience. I loved the Latin
dance classes and learning
some Spanish phrases was
helpful. Shown each night
Havana
was a different current film
and later, DJ dancing went on
into the wee hours. Traveling
with us was the Cuban 6-piece
Septeto Union band blasting
wonderful Afro-Cuban music
and salsa from Miami to Havana, putting us all in a happy,
expectant mood.
Bienvenida a La Habana
The time had come. Early
in the morning we were given
small Cuban and American
flags to wave as we entered the
narrow strait into Havana’s
harbor. As the Adonia cruised
along the city’s malecon walkway, (aka “Havana’s sofa” or
living room because it’s where
locals hang out), hundreds and
hundreds, young, old, babies
and kids gave highfives and blew kisses.
They lined the sidewalk
shouting “Hola,” and
waving American flags,
all to the cacophony of
our ship blasting out
its own greeting. The
emotion on both sides
of the water was highly charged and deeply
moving, particularly for
the Cubans on board.
Pulling up to the
ship terminal, it seemed
that all of Cuba’s media
and dignitaries were
waiting to greet us. The
first to disembark and
enter the terminal was
none other than Carnival’s
very own Cuban-born lead
counsel Arnie Perez and his
wife, a fitting honor as he was
pivotal in brokering the Cuban ex-pat deal and allowing
Fathom to sail forth. He was
followed by Carnival CEO Arnold Donald, also onboard to
mark the occasion.
Walking through the
terminal to exit onto the street
was a trip in itself. This long
passageway was filled with
dancers and singers in colorful costumes, setting the stage
for what was to come. Finally,
in the city of Old Havana, built
in the 16th century and a recognized UNESCO World Heritage site, we found ourselves
in the breezy Plaza de San
Fancisco de Asis. Built when
Spanish galleons stopped by
on their passage through the
Indies to Spain, this plaza is
notable for its uneven cobblestones; also, around the corner
is the white marble Fuente de
los Leones (Fountain of Lions)
carved by the Italian sculptor
Giuseppe Gaggini in 1836. I’ll
remember this square always
as one of the gayest places ever.
Teeming with folks waiting
to welcome us personally, we
were surrounded by smiles
and handshakes and the men
in our group had both cheeks
kissed by pretty girls offering
fat cigars.
Additionally, there are
three other main squares.
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Girl in Transit: Cuba
healthy, normal 3 ½ year-old boy in
May 2010. Then one day he started
limping, had fevers and loss of appetite. Within three weeks he had a
lot of pain all over his body,” Ostrager-Cohen continued. “I would wake
up in the morning in pain,” Andrew
added.
“It got to the point where Andrew could not walk anymore,” Dr.
Ostrager-Cohen continued.
“He was diagnosed with Stage
4 Neuroblastoma.” “I got chemo
and after the second time, vaccines,”
Andrew noted. Dr. Ostrager Cohen
added that Andrew received radiation, 13-hour abdominal surgery and
complete immunotherapy, “a growing means of treating cancer these
days, using antibodies to harness the
patient’s own immune system to fight
whatever cancer cells that are left.
“It is a very rare cancer. Only
600 children a year are diagnosed
with it. The issue with pediatric can-
Plaza Vieja is Havana’s most architecturally eclectic where Cuban baroque
nestles seamlessly next to Gaudi-inspired art nouveau. Plaza de Armas
is known for its famous booksellers’
market. Here one can sit under a tree
and people- watch or browse around
the numerous stands selling books on
“Che.” Then, of course there’s Plaza
de la Revolucion where Fidel Castro
has addressed millions of Cubans on
numerous occasions, and where Pope
Francis held Mass on his 2015 visit.
Conceived by French urbanist Jean
Claude Forestier in the 1920s, this
gigantic plaza was part of Havana’s
“new city” that grew up between 1920
and 1959.
continued from page 10
Grade at Webster School, New Rochelle in the District’s Kaleidoscope
Program for gifted children.
MacMillan Cancer Support
(www.macmillan.org.uk) describes
neuroblastoma as a cancer of specialized nerve cells called neural crest
cells. “These cells are involved in the
development of the nervous system
and other tissues.
“Neuroblastoma most commonly occurs in: either one of the two adrenal glands situated in the abdomen;
or nerve tissue that runs alongside
the spinal cord, in the neck, chest, abdomen or pelvis.
“In some cases, neuroblastoma
can spread to tissues beyond the original site such as the bone marrow,
bone, lymph nodes, liver and skin or
other organs (Stage 4).”
Another source is the Cancer
Support Team (cancersupportteam.
org) 2900 Westchester Avenue,
Suite 103, Purchase, 914-777-2777. Ac-
Kneeling left to right: Josh Lebowitz, Matthew Lebowitz and Ethan Cohen. Standing left to
right: Andrew Lebowitz and Andrew Cohen.
cer is that it is grossly underfunded,” Ostrager-Cohen stressed. “Only
4% of the National Cancer Institute
funds go to pediatric cancer. Being
a rare disease, the drug companies
don’t have financial incentive to do
research.
“In August 2012 Andrew relapsed. He had to go through another
year of intensive treatment and missed
a year of school. When he relapsed, he
was enrolled in two Phase 1 research
trials, funded by BOP. Andrew has
been in remission for three years.
“The survival rate is 50% for initial Stage 4 neuroblastoma; 10% after
relapse, so we consider Andrew to
be our miracle boy,” Ostrager-Cohen
marveled. Andrew, a lively, gregarious brown-eyed blonde stated, “I
want to help other children who are
going through what I went through
and help raise money.”
Andrew will be entering the 4th
cording to Executive Director Julie
Meade, CST is a licensed home care
agency with New York State Department of Health having nurses, case
managers and a transportation program with volunteer drivers taking
patients to chemo and radiation.
“Everything we do is free and
we don’t bill insurance. What makes
us unique is we can come into the
home, working with patients suffering from any stages of the disease.
Our counselors will see patients and
family members. Our nurses provide education, side effects and nutritional guidance.
“Case managers help with insurance issues, wading through bills,
making sure patients get all entitlements, such as social security and
disability including links to Medicaid
free transportation. We also collaborate with other organizations in the
community.”
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Cuba’s Cars: Bright & Beautiful
Adding to the vibrant color of
this entire scene: Havana’s famed “old
cars.” We’ve all heard about Cuba’s famous 1950s cars and I think some (me
included) have a mental image of antique “junks” held together with a few
rubber bands and a prayer. Think
again. These Chevy Bel Airs, Buick
Skylarks and Ford Fairlanes, painted
in riotous colors of cherry red, chartreuse, turquoise and bright yellow,
their chrome polished to a stunning
brilliance, are one of the beautifully-maintained wonders of the city.
They continually cruise proudly
through the streets and many are
available as taxis. My memorable
ride checking out the faded glory of
colonial Havana was in the back seat
of a Dodge Wayfarer convertible, one
of the coolest ways to experience the
vibrant colors, people and rich history on display.
Hemingway: Found!
Although there are many Cuban towns that claim a Hemingway
connection, there is one that has good
reason to: Cojimar. This town lies
just 20 minutes east of Havana and is
a picturesque fishing village where,
indeed, Hemingway docked his boat
El Pilar. Not only did he use the town
as a base for fishing, Cojimar was
the background for one of his most
famous works, The Old Man and the
Sea. I made sure I had a Cuba Libre at
La Terraza, a bar/restaurant where
the view from its seaside dining room
overlooks the basin where El Pilar
was typically moored. The room is
ringed with photos of the author himself on his numerous fishing expeditions. For aficionados of Hemingway
and his work, this is a must-see.
Old Men and the Sea
Our next port of call was Cienfuegos, Cuba’s so-called Perla del
Sur (Pearl of the South). Here there
is an elegant colonial spirit blended
with feisty Caribbean panache that
I found irresistible. Trekking down
to the waterside I spied three very
senior gentlemen making music on
guitars and a violin. I requested one
of my old Spanish favorites, Quizas,
Quizas, Quizas, and they were happy
to oblige. I found a seat on the bayside’s wall and spent a sweet half hour
with these musicians serenading me
as I requested other songs such as Besame Mucho and Chan Chan.
Cienfuegos was founded in 1819,
one of Cuba’s newest settlements.
With its French-influenced, neoclassical buildings, wide boulevards and
sparkling bay, it is also one of the most
architecturally interesting, a factor
that earned it a UNESCO World Heritage Site honor in 2005. Cienfuegos
is home to Teatro Thomas Terry, a
950-seat auditorium, the work of
French and Italian architects, built
between 1887 and 1889 to honor Venezuelan industrialist Tomas Terry.
It sits on the northern side of Parque
Jose Marti and its gold-leafed mosaics
on the façade were remarkable. However, it proved even grander as we
stepped inside –all Carrara marble
embellishments, hand-carved Cuban
hardwoods and whimsical ceiling
frescoes. The theater opened in 1895
with Verdi’s Aida and has witnessed
numerous landmark performances by the likes of Enrico Caruso and
Anna Pavlova. It is also home to the
Cantores de Cienfuegos, an elegant
choir of 23 singers that performed
for our small, fortunate group. The
choir has an eclectic repertoire and
sang everything from Renaissance
and Baroque to Negro Spirituals and
Japanese folk music. Honey Moreira
Abreu, its director, is a poised and articulate woman who was dressed in a
garment of flowing dolman sleeves;
when she raised her arms to conduct,
the impression was almost angelic,
her sleeves billowing like wings. The
choir’s singing was precise and pitch
perfect and the conductor so charismatic that by the recital’s end, we left
the theater utterly captivated. Who
knew? Well, happily we know Cantores de Cienfuegos now!
Dance with me
The third and final city on this
cruise: Santiago de Cuba, a city that
was the capital of the country from
1522 to 1589. It contains a rich and colorful history including San Juan Hill
and a UNESCO site, Castillo de San
Pero de la Roca, a coastal fortress constructed in 1637. Santiago is a glittering, cultural capital that has played an
instrumental part in the evolution of
Cuban literature, music, architecture,
and politics. Enlivened by a cosmopolitan mix of Afro-Caribbean culture,
it is situated closer to Haiti and the
Dominican Republic than to Havana.
Nowhere else in Cuba will you find
such a colorful combination of people
with a resounding sense of historical
destiny. Fidel Castro used it to launch
his embryonic nationalist Revolution; Don Facundo Bacardi based his
first-ever rum factory here; and just
about every Cuban music genre from
salsa to son first emanated from these
dusty, sensuous streets.
Santiago is the mother of a peculiar musical style known as “Trova,”
and no visit to this town would be
complete without stopping by Casa de
la Trova, a site where this renowned
style can always be found. I listened to
an arpeggio of chords and the singing
of classic songs of traditional music
as I sipped a Mojito and watched a
boisterous performance by a dance
school of young, cheerful kids - handsome boys and pretty girls whirling
around the floor and then inviting
our group to join in, allowing us, at
least for the moment, to feel we were
a real part of this Cuban experience.
Santiago’s Cemeterio Santa Ifigenia is important in its grandiosity
and the fact that it is the site of the
mausoleum of Cuba’s national hero,
Jose Marti. Erected in 1951 during the
Batista era, the imposing hexagonal
structure is positioned so that Marti’s
wooden casket (draped solemnly in
a Cuban flag) receives daily shafts of
sunlight. This is in response to a comment that Marti once made in one of
his poems - that he would like to die
not as a traitor in darkness, but with
his visage facing the sun. The mausoleum’s round-the-clock guard changes every half hour with much pomp
and ceremony.
On this celebrated voyage to
three engaging and diverse destinations, we experienced the customized programs and person-to-person
connections that transform a typical
cruise into one that embodies the
Travel Deep philosophy, a commitment to more meaningful travel.
That, in a nutshell, is what Fathom
and the Carnival Corporation are all
about – providing experiences that elevate the human spirit. Cruise – and
Mission - Accomplished.
If You Go: People to People Cuba
Tours with Fathom Travel: fathom.
org/cuba-faq/
Barbara Barton Sloane is a Pelham-based Travel Editor/Columnist
who writes for a number of both national and international publications.
She delights in sharing her global travel
experiences.
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Intern Update: Y2Y Conference
“This conference allowed me to meet new people and have new friends. It
made me feel good about myself and allowed me to open
up without judgment,” stated
Katy Hart.
From July 28-31, the
2016 Pelham PACT summer
interns attended the Youth
to Youth International
Eastern States Conference,
held at Bryant University
in Smithfield, Rhode Island.
Ten students (and one brave
adult) joined a large group
from all over Westchester
County to attend the event,
which had a focus on youthled substance use prevention. So let’s hear from the
PACT interns about their
experience:
“The Y2Y conference
was a good opportunity to
learn from other people
who are affiliated with drug
and alcohol abuse prevention programs. Many of the
workshops they offered
focused on confidence,
self-esteem, and accepting
yourself for who you are.
In addition, we also learned
about harmful subcause it was a time to
stances and how their
touch base with our
abuse can be avoided,”
families and discuss
said Michael Mottola.
what we learned and
“Things I got out of
bond with each other.”
Y2Y Conference 2016:
Halle Tirsch add• A better undered, “My workshops
standing of how prevawere informative and
lent drug abuse is and
the speakers were inhow detrimental it can
credible. I loved the
be to someone’s life and
chants and the songs
the lives of their loved
and games everyone
ones.
did; it really demon• A bunch of ideas
strated a sense of comfor how PACT Teen
munity. It was a great
Events can be more efexperience and I would
fective and fun.
definitely come back
• Lots of new
next year!”
friends!” shared Ange“In
my
familina Rosa.
ly group, the people
The
conference
opened up and shared
included three speaktheir stories. Through
Back L to R: Angelina Rosa, Katherine Hart, Tess
ers—Javier
Sanchez,
this, I learned that
Darrow, Halle Tirsch, Erika Dudek, and Samantha RoHarriet Turk, and Matt manello. Front L to R: Michael Mottola, Patrick Roche, addiction really does
Bellace—and
work- and Ramon Velez
affect teens. I have
shops on leadership
learned the dangers of
make change, and what they
skills, healthy choices, drug
misusing prescriptions and
are learning during their
and alcohol use and abuse,
how it can lead to heroin
time in Rhode Island.
and more. Each student was
use and other highly addicErika Dudek said, “I enplaced in a Family Group,
tive drugs.” stated Samanjoyed the speakers and the
where they were encourtha Romanello.
workshops and learned a
aged to open up about the
There were also prelot to bring home to Pelham.
issues they see in their
sentations and skits from
I liked my family group becommunities, how they can
the youth staff, including a
Recognize Outstanding Youth with the
Heart of Pelham PACT (HOPP) Award
Everyone can all agree
that the teenagers in Pelham are amazing! They are
smart, kind, passionate, talented, involved in the community, and so much more!
The Heart of Pelham
PACT (HOPP) Award is a
chance to honor the youth in
the community for achievements and qualities that go
beyond academics or athletics, including Compassion,
Leadership, Determination,
Perseverance and Integrity.
If you know a teenager doing great things in the
community that reflect one
of these personal qualities,
NOMINATE him or her for
the HOPP Award. Visit the
web address below to fill out
a short form with information about this HOPP-worthy teen. Think about the
youth in your neighborhood, or those who come
into your local business.
How about those counselors
or babysitters who go above
and beyond? Who have you
had the pleasure to work
with in your religious organization or scout troop
who stands for one of these
qualities? We want to hear
about them, recognize their
contribution to making our
community a better place,
and celebrate them as a way
to thank them for their efforts?
Starting in the 2016-17
school year, the HOPP Award
will be given three times per
year, December, March, and
June. Eligible students must
be a Pelham resident and in
high school (not necessarily
PMHS). Any adult can nominate an eligible teen for this
award.
Nominations are accepted on a rolling basis, and
winners for the announced
according to the following
schedule:
• Nomination Period
for September through November awarded in December
• Nomination Period
for December through February awarded in March
• Nomination Period
for March through May
awarded in June
Sponsors for the 20162017 HOPP Awards already
include the Junior League of
Pelham, McClellan Sotheby’s
International Realty, Young
Life, and Crossfit Westchester. Email PelPACTMgr@
gmail.com for information
on how to sponsor a HOPP
Award this year!
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program on the dangers of
prescription drug misuse.
And each night concluded
with a fun group activity,
including swimming, karaoke, laser tag, basketball,
and a conference-wide
dance on the final night.
Patrick Roche said,
“The Y2Y Conference was
a great opportunity for
me and everyone else here
to try new things without
fear of being judged and
expressing ourselves freely. All in all, it was a very
fun experience that also
educated us in many different ways and allowed us to
learn new things about ourselves.”
“I now have new plans
and ideas I can bring back
to Pelham, including new
ways to get messages out to
the community teens and
their parents. Y2Y Eastern
States allowed me to escape
my comfort zone and move
into my challenge zone.”
said Tess Darrow.
Each summer, Youth
to Youth offers tremendous
leadership opportunities
for high school students
and the adults who work
with them. Our one-of-akind conference experience, led by trained teens
alongside adults, is the
training that groups across
the country count on annually to serve as a vital catalyst to initiate or improve
their youth prevention
programming. The Pelham
PACT summer interns attend the conference as part
of their internship program, and have truly built
up a great community.
Ramon Velez stated,
“There are no negatives
going on here. Just positive
and peace.”
The public is invited
to attend the upcoming Pelham PACT Town Hall meeting on Wednesday, October
5, at 7:00pm, at the Daronco
Town House, where the interns will present the projects they worked on all summer long.
For additional information, visit http://pelhampact.org/save-date-pelhampact-events-fall-2016/
NewYork-Presbyterian/Lawrence Hospital
Co-Sponsors Community Melanoma
Conference
On Saturday, Sept.
24, NYP/Lawrence Hospital is co-sponsoring a
symposium with ColumbiaDoctors and the AIM
at Melanoma Foundation (AIM) at Iona College in New Rochelle for
community education
on the prevention and
treatment of Melanoma.
AIM partners with leading industry experts to
discuss emerging therapies, the importance of
clinical trials, and innovations in research.
Throughout
the
event,
NYP/Lawrence
and ColumbiaDoctors
physicians and other experts will present a comprehensive look at current trends including
the alarming increase
in melanoma rates in
young women at highest
risk, the opportunity to
prevent this deadly cancer, the role of radiation
therapy, immunotherapy,
the present and future
state of targeted therapy,
and current research.
The event will run
from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. with
doors opening at 8:15 a.m.
for registration and breakfast. NYP/Lawrence Hospital President Michael J. Fosina, MPH, FACHE, will give
the introduction, and the
day will consist of a panel
discussion with the opportunity for Q&A from the audience. Attendees will get a
chance to meet and greet the
presenters at the end of the
program. Presenting doctors include Larisa Geskin,
M.D., Henry Lee, M.D. Ph.D.,
Yvonne
Saenger,
M.D.,
Richard Carvajal, M.D., and
Omid Hamid, M.D.
“Melanoma
is
the
most common cancer in
young adults aged 25-29
mainly due to unprotected
sun exposure and tanning
bed use,” said Maureen
Killackey, M.D., FACS,
FACOG, Clinical Director of NYP/Lawrence
cancer services and
moderator of the event.
“This conference will
provide our community
an opportunity to learn
about the latest advances in prevention and
treatment, and to get
their questions on Melanoma and skin cancer
answered.”
The program is free
to the public at Iona College, Murphy Auditorium, 715 North Avenue,
New Rochelle, NY. Complimentary parking is
available for the event
in campus lots A and B.
To register for the conference, call 914-7875000.
For more information, visit www.nyp.org
and find them on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
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This Recovery Month,
Families and Communities
Can Make a Difference
Every September, the
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) (www.
samhsa.gov), within the
U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services (HHS)
(www.hhs.gov),
sponsors
National Recovery Month
to increase awareness of behavioral health conditions.
This observance promotes
the belief that:
• behavioral health is essential to health,
• prevention works,
• treatment is effective, and
• people recover from mental and/or substance use
disorders.
Mental and/or substance use disorders affect
people of all ethnicities,
ages, genders, geographic
regions, and socioeconomic levels. Individuals who
experience a mental and/
or substance use disorder
feel isolated and alone,
and yet, every year, millions of Americans experience these conditions.
Too many people are still
unaware that prevention
works and that mental
and/or substance use disorders can be treated, just
like any other health problem. It is critical that we
support individuals facing
these disorders if we want
them to recover.
The community at
large is responsible for
creating an environment
in which people feel as if
recovery is possible. They
need to know that help is
available. One step in making that happen is to provide
tools for family members to
start conversations about
prevention, treatment, and
recovery. Individuals who
embrace recovery achieve
improved mental and physical health, as well as form
stronger
relationships
with their family members,
neighbors, and peers. These
individuals can get better,
both physically and emotionally, with the support of
an open, honest community
who actively demonstrates
its social commitment to the
health of its members, without judgment.
Families and communities can find hope and
spread the message that
recovery works by celebrating the annual National Recovery Month. Here
at Pelham PACT, we urge
all community members
to join the celebration and
help stem the incidence of
mental and/or substance
use disorders. Let people
know that free, confidential help is available 24
hours a day through SAMHSA’s National Helpline,
1-800-662-HELP (4357) or
1-800-487-4889 (TDD), or
the Partnership for Drug
Free Kids’ Parents TollFree Helpline, 1-855-DRUGFREE. You will find more
information about local
treatment and recovery
resources on our website
(Pelhampact.org) as well as
www.recoverymonth.gov.
Additionally, if you
know of resources that may
be helpful to your fellow
community members, let
us know so we can make it
available through our website pelhampact.org.
Offering support to
those experiencing mental and/or substance use
disorders can make a huge
difference. Together we
can help others realize
the promise of recovery
and give families the right
support to help their loved
ones.
Include video: https://
www.recoverymonth.gov/
ro a d - t o - re c ove r y/ t v - s e ries/august-2016-preventing-opioid-misuse
ArtsFest 2016: September 23-25th
continued from page 1
and a free “History Hop” trolley running giving a guided
tour to downtown points of interest both days.
Making this this year’s ArtsFest possible are Lead
Sponsors Gwen Appleyard, Charles Fazzino Museum
Editions Ltd., and Arts Westchester; Community Partner Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital; ArtsFest Supporters Alvin & Friends, Iona College and Hana Just-Michael and Bernard Michael; ArtsFest Friend the New
Rochelle BID; and Business Sponsors New Rochelle Fund
for Educational Excellence, Gallery Roc, R Patisserie,
and AJ’s Burgers.
“This year we are excited to be working with
YoFiFest to create a Drive-In Movie Experience at Hudson Park,” noted Theresa Kump Leghorn, President of NRCA. “There will be a free trolley
running between the New Rochelle train station and Hudson Park all evening from 6 to
11 pm, so people can use the trolley to get to the park and sit on the grass to watch the film
if they don’t want to drive. We’ll have live music and food trucks on site before the film
starts at 7:30 pm. And YoFiFest will also be presenting an afternoon of children’s films
from the Brooklyn Children’s Film Festival at New Rochelle High School on Saturday.”
Organized by the New Rochelle Council on the Arts, ArtsFest highlights the variety of arts
and arts venues in New Rochelle and Pelham, with art exhibits, programs and family-friendly
activities at more than 30 venues that give both visitors and residents alike a window into the
city’s rich cultural and artistic diversity. For a full calendar check NRCA’s website at www.newrochellearts.org or email info@newrochellearts.org for more information.
Friday, September 23rd
through
Sunday, September 25th
For more information:
www.newrochellearts.org
SPONSORED BY:
Gwen
Appleyard
Haina Just-Michael
and Bernard Michael
This season's programs are made possible, in part, by ArtsWestchester with funds from Westchester County Government,
the City of New Rochelle and the support and participation of the NRCA membership.
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Estate Planning with
Individual Retirement
Accounts
BY BERNARD A. KROOKS,
CERTIFIED ELDER LAW
ATTORNEY
For many of our clients, assets held in retirement accounts comprise
a significant portion of
their estate.
With the
decrease in the number
of companies offering
defined benefit pension
plans, planning and saving
for your own retirement
has taken on heightened
importance in the past
several years. According
to the Investment Company Institute, Americans
have approximately $24
trillion invested in retirement accounts, including
IRAs and other retirement
vehicles. This article will
focus on IRAs. If you have
other types of retirement
plans, it is important to review the plan documents
prior to taking action.
Generally speaking,
married couples name
each other as the beneficiary of their IRAs. This
is due to the fact that a surviving spouse is entitled
to rollover the deceased
spouse’s IRA into his own
IRA. These, and other tax
benefits, do not apply to
other non-married beneficiaries. However, if the
surviving spouse is receiving long-term care or is on
Medicaid, then it might
make sense to consider
other options which could
result in less beneficial tax
ramifications. The family
must weigh the long-term
care expenses against the
potential tax savings of
doing a spousal rollover.
This analysis should not
be done without the assistance of a certified elder
law attorney knowledgeable in tax matters.
In addition to naming
a primary beneficiary of
your IRA, it is also wise
to name contingent beneficiaries. These are the
people who would inherit
your IRA if your primary
beneficiary predeceases
you or upon the death of
the surviving spouse. It is
quite common for people
to name their children as
contingent beneficiaries
of their IRA. Instead of
children, or if you don’t
have children, you can
name other family members, a trust or charity,
among others, as the beneficiary of your IRA.
From a financial and
tax planning stand point;
it is generally desirable to
keep IRA assets invested
as long as possible.
Income and gains accumulated inside an IRA are not
taxed until the funds are
withdrawn. Whereas, assets outside of an IRA are
typically taxed each year.
Thus, assets inside an IRA
will tend to grow faster
since they are not depleted by taxes each year. So,
the longer assets can remain invested in an IRA,
the faster they will grow.
In the financial world, this
is known as a “stretch”
IRA. So, the younger the
beneficiary of the IRA, the
more it can be “stretched”
and the greater the tax advantages. If there is more
than one beneficiary, the
IRS has convoluted rules
for whose age is to be used
for purposes of calculating the distributions from
the IRA. Also, if a charity
is named as beneficiary,
the ability to “stretch” the
IRA will not be available.
Of course, there is no
guaranty that the IRA beneficiary will go along with
the “stretch.” While not
wise from a tax perspective, the beneficiary is free
to withdraw all the funds
at any time; even if it causes significant tax consequences. After all, one of
the things many of us have
learned is that the next
generation does not necessarily see things the way
we do. One way to maintain control over when the
beneficiary takes distributions is to make a trust the
beneficiary of your IRA;
however, the IRS has very
strict rules on the types of
trusts that will allow you
to obtain the tax benefits
of “stretching” your IRA.
If all the complex rules
and regulations are not followed, your beneficiaries
will have to pay taxes on
your IRA a lot sooner than
you would have wanted.
Also, by utilizing a trust
as the beneficiary of your
IRA, you can provide for
the special needs of a beneficiary who is disabled
without compromising his
government benefits. This
type of trust, however, is
different from the trust
you would use to “stretch”
your IRA and will not provide the same tax benefits.
In these scenarios, you will
have to balance the potential tax savings against the
possible loss of government benefits by not utilizing a special needs trust.
Confused? You’re not
alone. These rules are extremely complicated and
there are many traps for
the unwary. To get it done
right, you need someone
who is experienced in tax,
trust and elder law matters.
With $24 trillion
invested in retirement accounts, a lot is riding on
getting the proper advice.
Bernard A. Krooks,
Esq., is a founding partner
of Littman Krooks LLP and
has been honored as one of
the “Best Lawyers” in America for each of the last seven
years. He is past President
of the National Academy of
Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and past President of
the New York Chapter of
NAELA. Mr. Krooks has also
served as chair of the Elder
Law Section of the New York
State Bar Association. He
has been selected as a “New
York Super Lawyer” since
2006. Mr. Krooks may be
reached at (684-2100) or by
visiting the firm’s website at
www.elderlawnewyork.com.
When the Ship Hits the Fan!
BY PAUL BOOKBINDER,
M.I.D., C.R.
Obviously the headline has been modified to
be PC (politically correct)
however it’s my guess
that you know what was
meant. And I’m not alluding just to bathrooms.
Challenges (we don’t call
them problems anymore)
are inherent in remodeling and rear their ugly
head at the least opportune time.
The truth is that the
odds of accomplishing
a major bath or kitchen makeover without
the
slightest
problem
(whoops!) are slim. Very
little in life goes perfectly, and if you keep this in
mind when undertaking a
remodeling project your
experience will be much
more pleasurable. These
projects involve almost
every tradesman there
is; designers, plumbers,
electricians,
carpenters, cabinet-makers, etc.
There are countless areas
where challenges (phew!)
can
develop,
ranging
from discovering framing
that’s not to code to cabinets arriving damaged
or in the wrong color. So,
how do you minimize the
tribulations ahead of time
and what do you do when
something goes wrong?
Over the years I have
found that most contractors truly want to please
their customers. A recent
study by the National Association of Home Builders found that 64% of a
contractor’s jobs come
from friends, relatives,
and neighbors of their
previous customers and
20% comes from repeat
business. That accounts
for 84% of their new business; too large a number
to risk not doing satisfac-
tory work. But, what is the
definition of satisfactory
work?
Most licensed contractors are aware of the
“Industry
Standards”
that pertain to the type
of work that they are performing. These are the
acceptable tolerances regarding the installation
of new or replacement
products, and with these
guidelines there is no
question as to what is acceptable and what is not.
But there are problems
that can arise that do not
have clear-cut measures
of performance.
The most disappointing problem is when you
envisioned
something
very specific for your
project but the contractor did not grasp what
you were trying to describe. This can be very
difficult to problem solve
after the fact so it is imperative that you carefully review all plans and
drawings ahead of time.
Don’t be embarrassed to
ask questions regarding
the plans, until you are
sure that they accurately
reflect what you had in
mind.
Problems of damaged goods can easily be
rectified, but patience
is necessary. Occasionally something may arrive from the factory
damaged. Cabinets and
counters must first be
manufactured, packaged,
and then shipped by one
or more carriers. Truckers do not always realize
just how important your
materials are to you and
they are not always as
careful as they should be.
And even the most careful
workman can make a mistake on the job, they’re
only human. It’s realistic
to expect that there will
be some unforeseen problem, but being aware of
this will make your experience less stressful.
If you chose your contractor carefully, (see the
December Kitchen Insider©), when the “ship hits
the fan” they’ll be happy
to address any issues, on
a timely basis. But be patient! If something needs
to be replaced there are
time restrictions that
cannot be changed. The
remodeler wants the job
completed just as quickly
as you do.
In the rare instance,
when a problem cannot
be amicably dealt with,
seek out the help of an
arbitration board. This is
a service offered to mediate between parties and
render an impartial finding. Fortunately, if you’re
working with a licensed,
professional remodeler,
it is rare that you would
ever have to go to this extreme. Just talk to your
contractor; describe your
concerns in detail, and
try to come up with a solution.
Paul
Bookbinder,
M.I.D., C.R., is president of
DreamWork Kitchens, Inc.
located in Mamaroneck,
New York. A Master of Design (Pratt Institute), and
E.P.A. Certified Remodeler,
he serves on the Advisory
Panel of Remodeling Magazine. A member of the
National Kitchen & Bath
Assoc., he is also a contributor to Do It Yourself magazine. 914-777-0437 or www.
dreamworkkitchens.com.
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9.8.16 - 9.20.16 • 17
Back to School: Where can we eat & mingle?
College semesters have begun,
and public schools have opened their
doors. Here are some suggestions
with young people in mind…
THE QUARRY INN, 106 MAIN
STREET, TUCKAHOE 914-337-0311
Owner Dominic Cesarini of
The Quarry operates a handsomely renovated bi-level 70-seat dining
room and bustling bar/lounge that is
always engaged in spirited networking. There are artsy exposed pipes
and vents on the ceiling. A lovely
area rug and acoustics temper the
noise level. Handsome brown wood
and clay tone walls, warm lighting
fixtures and modern sturdy dark
brown butcher block type chairs
and tables highlight the floor with
large picture windows with seating
spilling out onto Main. The staff here
is most friendly, efficient and eager
to please. Cesarini, a ‘local grill man’
himself whose family owned and operated several cafes and grills in the
Bronx-Tuckahoe-Eastchester area,
has kicked it up a notch with a nice
mix of reasonably priced American
tavern comfort fare with a good dose
of broccoli rabe. $10 lunch special
served daily. Their Tex Mex Burger
with ground brisket and short rib,
bacon, cheddar, bbq sauce and cole
slaw is a winner. Open 7 days. www.
thequarryrestaurantandlounge.com
MAMMA FRANCESCA, 414
PELHAM ROAD, NEW ROCHELLE
914-636-1229
Near the College of New Rochelle and not far from Iona, owner Nick DiCostanzo serves seaside
meals, great farm-to-table tomato
salads, and sea-to-table dishes. A new
Cicchetti Bar Menu offers a variety
of tasty small plates throughout the
day. Mamma Francesca is located on
the banks of Long Island Sound with
6-story views of the ‘Queen City’s’
boat clubs. There is a talented kitchen staff preparing a seasonal menu
of robust specialties: fresh Ischia
Salad; individual sized pizza; Giant
Meatballs; good retro versions of
Chicken, Veal or Shrimp Parmigiana;
Mamma’s Chicken Breast Europeo,
stuffed with prosciutto, mozzarella,
mushrooms and spinach in a Marsala wine sauce; a big platter of Misto
Frutti di Mare loaded with shrimp,
clams, calamari and mussels in a red
sauce over linguini; and Pork Chops
or Sirloin della Nonna, served with
sliced potatoes, peppers, mushrooms
and onions. Daily Happy Hours. Party facilities & off-premise catering.
Complete early bird dinners: $14.95.
Free parking. www.mammafrancesca.com
TUCK’D AWAY BAR & GRILL, 90
YONKERS AVE., TUCKAHOE 914922-9162
This spot is near Concordia, Sarah Lawrence and Iona College. Owner Michael Cuozzo wanted to open
an eatery where customers could feel
relaxed and comfortable, and where
the kitchen would surprise patrons
with a reasonably priced menu of
gastro-tavern fare. Cuozzo, who practically grew up in the business at the
long-running Casa Rina in Thornwood, premiered his 50-seat dining
room and bar/lounge and it is becoming a popular spot for networking
Business Cards
and indulging on Chef Ken Austria’s
signature takes on comfort food.
Selections include: a Slider Trio,
Baked Macaroni and Cheese, Chicken Wings in a variety of styles; BBQ
Chicken Flat Bread, Simply Salmon
Salad, juicy Burgers, overstuffed
Wraps, and more. A bustling Happy
Hour Monday thru Friday from 3pm
to 7pm features half-off selected cocktails and menu items. Big TVs, lounge
chairs and occasional live entertainment. Check ahead. Open 7 days.
www.tuckedaway90.com
CIAO, 5-7 JOHN ALBANESE PLACE,
EASTCHESTER 914-779-4646
Near Concordia and Iona, Ciao
now sports a dramatic al fresco deck.
Good pizzas are served throughout
the day right out of their brick oven
while Zef and his friendly crew offer
generous platters of Italian/American cuisine served with gusto. Be
seated and have Peter, the genial
general manager suggest such open
kitchen specialties as: Hot Antipasto
for two, three or more, loaded with
delectable fruits of the sea; fresh
Arugula Salad with goat cheese,
marinated Portobello mushrooms,
sprinkled with balsamic vinegar;
house made Pappardelle with fresh
tomato, basil and chunks of fresh
mozzarella; Salmon ala Ciao, with
white wine, lemon, capers and asparagus; or Veal Salvaggio, decadently
good with cognac, garlic, sage, shitake
and porcini mushrooms. From the
grill come such hefty cuts as: Broiled
Veal Chop, Black Angus Shell Steak ,
Sausages Frioli served with peppers
(hot or sweet), mushrooms, onions
and sliced potatoes; and Pork Chops
with vinegar peppers. If you have
room left, try one of the house made
desserts. Party facilities. Open 7 days
a week. Major credit cards. Free and
valet parking. www.ciaoeastchester.
com
(Morris Gut is a restaurant marketing consultant and former restaurant trade magazine editor. He has
been tracking and writing about the
food and dining scene in greater Westchester for 30 years. He may be reached
at: 914-235-6591. E-mail: gutreactions@
optonline.net)
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month and online at thepelhampost.com
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Report & Pelham Eats
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ANTIQUES • ART • COLLECTIBLES
Most cash paid for paintings, antiques,
furniture, silver, sculpture, jewelry,
books, cameras, records, instruments,
coins, watches, gold, comics, sports
cards, etc. Please call Aaron at 914654-1683.
SPANISH TUTOR
High school students and adults.
Classes in your home by experienced
native Spanish teacher. Call Leonor @
914 631 0003 or email spanish4me@
gmail.com.
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BUYING ORIGINAL ART
Buying original illustration art done for
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ads, pinups, comics. Also antique posters,
maps, all interesting paper. 914-5889359. mwi0729@aol.com
CLEANING SERVICES
Many years of experience. I clean
houses, apartments, offices, & condos. I
have my own transportation, dependable, honest, hard working. Speak
English & Spanish. Call Ana at 914246-9944.
PERSONAL ASSISSANT
Mature female, dependable, meal
preparation. Transportation to: shopping,
appointments. References upon request.
Email: hpaugi@hotmail.com
Contributing Writers
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Barbara Barton Sloane
Morris Gut
Paul Bookbinder
Bernard A. Krooks
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9.8.16 - 9.20.16 • The Pelham Post
thepelhampost.com
claudia’spicks
pelham
eats
Photo left: Pure Bliss pomegranate-raspberry
sorbet Sundae.
Photo below left: Rainbow cupcakes
garnished with a slice of rainbow cookie at
Simply Sweetz.
Photo center below: The famous Chocolate
Chip Cookie that started it all for Simply
Sweetz.
Photo right: Assorted Macarons at Simply
Sweetz.
Simply Sweetz Pelham
136 Fifth Avenue, Pelham, 738-CAKE
Pure Bliss
106-108 Fifth Avenue, Pelham, 738-7873
Sweets
for All
Ages
R E S TA U R A N T W E E K
Ask participating restaurants about FoodFest specials!
A Place 2 Go
AJ’s Burgers
Alvin & Friends
Beechmont Tavern
Carlo’s Restaurant
Carta Brava
Coromandel
Cosi
D'Bay Café
D’Chef Restaurants
Deanna’s
Dubrovnik
Fish on the Run
Got Thyme
ONE CITY,
MANY FLAVORS!
Jolo's
Korean BBQ
LaVilla
Little Mexican Cafe
Mamma Francesca
Mangoville
Modern
NoMa Social
Olibar
Patrias
Patsy’s Pizzeria
Pepe’s Place
Pop's Espresso Bar
Posto 22
Roc N Ramen
Rooster Bar & Grill
Silkie's Saloon
Texas Roadhouse
The Mexican Corner
The Wooden Spoon
Tzatziki Greek Grill
… and more!
SEPTEMBER 18 - 22
WWW.NEWROCHELLENY.COM/FOODFEST
“Geeks Who Drink Leads the Pub Trivia Nerd Pack” -
Thursdays at 8pm
The Kitchen Shop
Kitchen & Bath Showroom + Design Services
79 Lincoln Ave Pelham, NY 10803
(914) 738-7183 thekitchenshop@optonline.net
www.thekitchenshopllc.com
Showroom hours: Tues-Fri. 10-5 & Sat. 10-3
Marchese Builders
General Contracting Design Build Services
Home Inspection Services
(914)-906-5081
SOULA’S KITCHEN
GREEK AMERICAN CUISINE
300 5th Avenue, Pelham, NY
914-278-9881
Prix Fixe Brunch Menu
$24.95 per person
Your choice of Mimosa, Bellini or Sangria.
Pick an appetizer, entree & dessert,
coffee or tea.
geeks who drink
156 Fifth Ave.
Pelham, NY 10803
GeeksWhoDrink.com
facebook.com/GeeksWhoDrink
@GeeksWhoDrink
Featuring Latin Fusion Cuisine, on
our NEW Steam Table!
DAILY SPECIAL: Unlimited sangria while dining.
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10am-10pm, Sun: 10am-6pm
BEST GYROS IN TOWN!!
BY CLAUDIA LUTZKY
Feel like being a kid again?
Go visit Pure Bliss and make a yogurt sundae. Pick a big container
because you will need it. Take a
moment before you decide. Cruise
the frozen yogurt and sorbet flavors (my favorite is pomegranate
raspberry sorbet). Next think about
the toppings, I chose yogurt chips
and cinnamon streusel and finally a perfect drizzle of syrup. It is a
taste of heaven and not too bad for
the diet. Load it up, take a seat and
enjoy. Owners Marco Valente and
Frank Ingulli celebrated their 4th
successful year in Pelham by opening a branch in DeCicco’s Larchmont
Store. When you have finished,
walk over to the Simply Sweetz Shop
and check out their little works of
art. Owner Michele Domenici and
Pastry Chef Niki Bisordi will help
you choose your new favorite. Their
featured sweet is the “Floozy” a layered confection of chocolate chip
cookie dough, brownie batter and
Oreo cookies. Also fabulous, their
signature chocolate chip cookies.
It is this sweet treat – more like a
short cake than cookie – that made
them open their store. As soon as it
was mentioned on Moms of Pelham,
they were flooded with orders. The
store bakes macarons and the Oreo/
Whoopie Pie that will tempt you to
take them home. Michele also emphasized that the shop specializes
in birthday parties, classes as well
as custom designed cakes. And, did
I mention a wall of candy – fill your
bag with your favorites. Be sure to
get enough, your friend’s will all
want some.
One Wolfs Lane · Pelham, NY 10803 · 914-738-9293 · www.JoanSRE.com
We’ve Been Busy . . . Making You Feel Right at Home
666 Pelham Road, New Rochelle
Sold by Sandra Ritossa
167 Centre Avenue, New Rochelle
Listed and Sold by Sandra Ritossa
707 Pelhamdale Avenue, Pelham
Sold by Tyson Newton-Stephens
55 First Street, Pelham
Listed by Joan Solimine
1153 Clay Avenue, Pelham
Listed by Joan Solimine
1180 Manor Circle, Pelham
Listed by Joan Solimine
153 Fifth Avenue, Pelham
Rented by Sandra Ritossa
1054 Clay Avenue, Pelham
Sold by Sandra Ritossa
100 Sheldrake Place, Mamaroneck
Sold by Pier Bos
466 Esplanade, Pelham Manor
Sold by Pier Bos
499 Broadway, White Plains
Listed by Sandra Ritossa
Joan Solimine, GRI,
Lic. N.Y.R.E. Broker
joan@joansre.com
914-804-0873 (m)
Back to School Specials!
Village Charmer
The Fairways
First floor fully renovated, two bedroom corner unit Condo overlooking the
Pelham Country Club Golf Course. New kitchen with stainless steel appliances, subway tiles, refinished hardwood floors, new bath, private entrance
& deeded parking space. Enjoy beautiful grounds, award-winning schools
and a 30-minute commute to Manhattan. This move-in, ready-to-go Condo
at The Fairways in Pelham Manor. $450,000
Original detail with hardwood floors, beamed living room ceiling and a very
cozy rocking chair front porch! Classic three bedrooms and a full bathroom are on the second floor, and on the first floor, a new (9x20’) addition
was recently added. Lots of windows. This home is located within walking
distance to everything Pelham has to offer…trains, parks, tennis, shopping
and schools. See what 549 Second Avenue has to offer! $589,000
Views of The Sound, Walk to Your Private Beach!
Brittany Lane, on Davenport Neck.
This stunning Colonial is just steps away from a walk to your private beach, with fabulous
Long Island Sound views. Two-story entry hall, gleaming hardwood flooring through-out,
massive windows and top-of-the-line appliances. Complete with four large bedrooms,
4.5 luxurious bathrooms, a spectacular chef’s kitchen, multiple decks, two fireplaces
& 2-car garage. A gated sanctuary with vacation-like amenities every day of the year!
$1,598,000
914.738.1133
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