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T HE M AGAZINE F OR N EW C A STLE AND B EYOND
9. Our Children, Our Heroes
Poignant and inspiring close-ups of six young adults–
all raised in New Castle–and the positions they currently have in serving and protecting our country.
By Eileen Gallagher 17. Two Greeley Grads ASTEP Ahead
She’s an ASTEP (Asperger Syndrome Training
& Employment Partnership) Director, he’s a client.
Both share their thoughts on the company’s
forward-thinking and ground-breaking work.
By Tracy Powell-Rudy (née Wolff)
26. An Interview with Chelsea Clinton
Greeley Senior Amanda Cronin found an
opportunity to speak to Chelsea before the
book signing. Here’s what they talked about!
Plus: The Sixth Annual Spelling Bee
Run by students of S.H.A.R.E . to benefit the Horace
Greeley Scholarship Fund
30. Chappaqua Orchestra
Settles into its New Digs
Fun for the whole family at the upcoming Peter and
the Wolf production inside the Wallace Auditorium.
By Matt Smith
37. “The Experience was Wonderful”
Rabbi Jaffe shares memories of
his walk with a “Journey for Justice.”
By Matt Smith
Local Election Stories By Marianne Campolongo
16. One New Castle–Platform Highlights
Candidates describe hopes for a “Destination Playground,” “Saturday Under the Stars,” and more. 19. Team New Castle–
Proudest Accomplishments
Current Town Supervisor points to millions saved,
a successful distracted driving campaign, and more.
22. Get Out and Vote
Plus other reminders/notes from the
League of Women Voters of New Castle.
Courageous Ideas from our Sponsors…p. 34
Cover:
• Photos of Six Brave Military
Men and Women from New Castle
• Standing Soldier Photo
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Just Between Us
6. “If I Only Had the Nerve.”
Book Excerpt
24. From “Love Her, Love Her Not:
The Hillary Paradox
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A portion of a chapter by Chappaqua’s Helen Jonsen
Worth a Thousand Words
28. Autumn Reflections
By Mary Kaye Catone
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40. Thanksgiving Traditions
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JUST BETWEEN US
“If I Only Had the Nerve.”
By Grace Bennett & Karly Weiner
Who hasn’t felt the Cowardly Lion’s
trepidation from time to time? Finding courage, whatever comes our way,
is a part of the human experience. To
highlight courage, our cover story, I
believe, speaks for itself. Thank you
from the bottom of my heart to Eileen
Gallagher for these wonderful profiles
of courage, persons to be grateful for
this Thanksgiving.
Not that it’s remotely comparable,
but it does take some courage running
local pubs, especially during an election
season, so we are proud to offer even
basic platforms from our candidates.
Plus the League of Women Voters
reminds us who is on the ballot (page
22)…and to vote on Nov. 3!
Please note: The Inside Press is sponsoring a Community Conversation the
very next day, Nov. 4, at the Rosenthal
JCC, from 7-9 p.m., on behalf of the
Mental Health Association of Westchester. It’s about how to raise emotionally resilient kids. I anticipate great
insights and a robust discussion, so
hope you can make it. To register,
visit www.mhawestchester.org.
Senior Greeley student Amanda
Cronin, a regular contributor, mustered up enough courage to speak with
Chelsea Clinton before her book signing
at the Chappaqua Library. Chappaqua’s
Helen Jonsen penned a chapter of a
book about her experiences as a Clinton
neighbor, excerpted in this edition too.
A grateful nod here as well to Rabbi
Jaffe of Temple Beth El for his exemplary courage and grace in a march for
justice this past summer.
For the rest of this column, I’m
“giving the floor” to a hard working
Greeley junior, Karly Weiner. New interns need plenty of courage when they
start writing for The Inside Press. This
fall, I asked Karly to visit our popular
fall events. Here, to me, were some of
Karly’s best observations plus two too
cute photos:
People
of all ages
gathered on
Community
Day to support Chappaqua’s local
organizations
and merchants who
make such
a difference
to the town.
A sense of
joy permeGrace helping Clifford at
ated the air
a Community Day table
with volunteers supporting
as kids ran
Hillary Clinton
around and
neighbors
were able to mingle amongst themselves. Rob
Greenstein,
Town Supervisor of
Chappaqua
said, “Any
time you
can have an
event that
brings out
the community, it’s a
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community is
about.” The New
Castle Beautification team shared
their eagerly
awaited plans for
our downtown.
Director Sabrina
Hull displayed
“strategies to create a new future
for the town.”
As fall begins,
new families, as
well as long-time
residents are
reminded of the
importance of all the organizations
that serve to make a difference in our
town. Jerry Curran of the New Castle
Democratic Committee deems Community Day a “historic tradition in
New Castle.”
The Chappaqua’s Children’s Book
Festival, founded by Dawn Greenberg,
made our town shine and beam with
pride. Robert E. Bell Middle School’s
gym was transformed into a book lover’s paradise. Authors lined the walls,
with books ranging from children’s
stories to teen adventures, eagerly
showing off their work to all those
interested in a good read. Kids waited
patiently on lines to meet their favorite
authors,
and parents
were all too
happy to
purchase
books for
even their
littlest
ones. Pat
Schories, illustrator of
the famous
Biscuit
books, was
between
book signings when she paused to remark, “I’m
truly touched that kids are learning
to read from Biscuit.” I also grew up
reading Biscuit books which is evidence
of the author’s remarkable longevity.
Meanwhile, on North Greeley Ave., a
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
event was in full progress at Houlihan
Lawrence, the street adorned with pink
and white balloons. People bought raffle tickets for various high end goods
such as a flat screen TV and jewelry.
Although traffic is heavier than normal
during these events in our usually
peaceful town, I think everyone can
agree, it is always well worth it.
It’s me again. My final words this
month are to express my gratitude
and bid adieu to Executive Editor Beth
Besen, who has shared her fine talents
for well over a year but who is transitioning to a more freelance role. Enjoy
your holiday gatherings everyone;
those take courage too!
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Homegrown
Heroes
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By Eileen Gallagher
Thomas Galvin, HGHS 2011
Galvin recently graduated from the
Air Force Academy, and is on his way
to pilot school.
His inspiration? “I don’t think I can
attribute it to any one thing. I guess
I’ve just never stopped thinking
airplanes were cool. Seeing the Blue
Angels at Jones Beach when I was
young I thought, ‘that looks awesome,
I want to do that.’ But as far as being
in the Air Force, that’s probably just
luck. I applied never thinking I’d get
in, but I somehow did. Now I’m on my
way to starting pilot training.” Galvin’s
paternal grandfather served in the
Army, and, but for vision issues, his
father would have become a pilot with
the Marines.
Family’s reaction? Galvin’s mother,
Kathy, a Chappaqua resident, remembers learning about her son’s decision. “It seemed that the process was
looking favorable. He asked me how I
felt about it, and at that exact moment
I remember thinking it was my worst
nightmare and at that same moment
thinking it was my greatest dream for
him! The Academy teaches, ‘Integrity
first, Service before self, and Excellence in all we do’. I could not think
of a better set of values to be taught!”
Galvin’s father, also named Tom, said,
“We are so proud and happy for him as
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The definitions of a hero according to
Merriam-Webster are: "A person admired
for his/her achievements" and "One who
shows great courage." Inside New Castle, we
indeed have heroes among us. Some were
born and raised in town, many are on active
duty, several are veterans. These men and
women are family, friends, neighbors. More
importantly, they are people of great courage, sacrificing their comfort and safety for
the safety and security of our country, and
protecting the freedom that we have come
to learn is not free. While by no means an
all-inclusive list, the following profiles of six
young men and one woman are a great point
of departure. We take great pride in sharing
their stories in these pages...
Thomas Galvin
it’s a dream come true. Ever since he
was seven he wanted to fly for the Air
Force. He has always been communityminded having logged in record hours
at Chappaqua Volunteer Ambulance,
being an officer at Civil Air Patrol, and
serving the Church of St. John and St.
Mary as an altar server and on Midnight Runs.”
Community support? “My parents are
the biggest reason I’ve made it to pilot
training, but I wouldn’t have gotten
to where I am today without the help
of a lot of people in the community.
Between tutors, personal trainers and
community leaders, they’re people I
still keep in touch with and visit whenever I can, despite the Air Force taking
me far from Chappaqua. My friends
and family are an essential part of my
support network, they definitely keep
me sane, and are always there for me.”
Path going forward? “After I complete
Initial Flight Training, I’ll begin a
year-long Undergraduate Pilot Training. The first phase is one month of
academics. In Phase 2, I’ll begin flying
a small training aircraft. About halfway
through is Phase 3; I will track into
the training aircraft for fighter and
bomber pilots, the trainer for cargo pilots or the trainer for helicopters. After
I complete training in one of those aircrafts, I’ll learn which airplane I’ll fly
for the next ten years. At some point
over the next two years, I’ll also need
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to complete Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape Training as well as a
water survival class.”
Advice for others interested? “The Air
Force Academy looks for well-rounded,
service-oriented people. My extracurriculars and volunteer service made
me competitive, and getting involved
with Civil Air Patrol also gave me an
advantage. ROTC is a great opportunity to get a commission. My advice
is, even if you’re only the slightest bit
interested, give it a shot.” Galvin’s dad
added, “Entering the Air Force is hard
enough, but staying in is even harder.
In Thomas’ year, 55,000 students
expressed an interest in attending,
12,000 were invited to apply, 1200
were accepted, and only 800 graduated. It’s that tough.”
Ariel Coreth, HGHS 2009
Coreth is a Naval DIVO (Division Officer) who manages a group of over 50
sailors. Deployed for six months over a
year ago, she was flown to Hong Kong
to meet her ship, sailed south, and
“parked” in the Red Sea in support of
Operation Inherent Resolve; a mission
to be on standby for evacuating the
Yemeni Embassy, if needed.
Her inspiration? Her brother Ian.
As a high school freshman, she accompanied her father to visit him
at the Naval Academy in Annapolis,
Maryland. “Observing formation,
observing people hard at work studying, people walking around in crisp
white uniforms, and how excited and
happy my brother was, it basically got
me thinking, okay, what is this place
about?” Coreth explained. She further
shared that she did her research and
felt she came to understand what to
expect,”It’s regimented…there are
rules. It’s more of a disciplined path
for me to take. I met people who were
so happy and felt so accomplished.
There was just that innate drive in
them, that dogged determination that
sometimes you don’t find nowadays.”
Women in the military? “Things are
changing. The Navy is approaching the
25% mark, and we do have the first
four star Admiral. There were recently
two (female) West Point graduates:
a Second Lieutenant and a Captain
who graduated ranger school.” Coreth
pointed out other successful women in
the service spotlight, specifically noting both Condoleeza Rice and Sonya
Sotomayor and saying, “I’ve seen
successful men and women. I’ve also
seen men screw up and women screw
up. (Ultimately) it’s all the same…it’s
about giving back, but also about the
highest echelon, the highest caliber of
service. I love my country, and this is
the way I want to serve my country.”
Advice for any interested students?
“Chappaqua schools did a wonderful
job in molding a very independent
mind. Follow the beat of your own
drum. Trust your gut and be open
and receptive to new things.”
Max Hamlin, HGHS 2007
Inspiration? “Both of my grandfathers served in World War II, but
one was only a kid,” began Hamlin,
describing how Bernie Goodkin, his
maternal grandfather was 17 years old
when he enlisted. He served on the
S.S. Leopoldville, a Belgian passenger
liner that was converted to a transport
for soldiers. On December 24th, 1944,
Goodkin was in his quarters below
deck when, by happenstance, one of
his fellow infantrymen gave his head
a mischievous smack. A chase ensued,
with both men ending up on the upper
deck, neither knowing that a torpedo
launched from a German submarine
was about to strike.
“My grandfather was pulled out of
the water,” continued Hamlin. Had
Goodkin still been in the lower level,
he would have perished with the more
than 760 soldiers who died in what
has come to be known as The Leopold
Disaster. “Years later, he still got letters from other family members of
those on that ship asking if he knew of
anyone else surviving.”
Was Goodkin the inspiration for
Hamlin to join the Army? Perhaps
in part. “I always looked up to my
grandfather–I wanted to emulate him.”
Was 9/11 a factor? “I was a 7th grader
during 9/11, and scared we would be
in a war.” Hamlin pointed out the irony
that, at 22 years of age, he was getting
on a plane to serve in that very war
he had feared. “I would have served
regardless,” Hamlin said. “Growing up
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Ben Berkey, second from left, during Formal Parade outside of Bancroft Hall, United States Naval Academy
here, I felt like I had a debt, something
to give back.” He served on the Pleasantville Ambulance Corps during high
school, and was in ROTC while in college. “I loved being part of a team, doing something exciting,” Hamlin said.
A self-proclaimed “adrenalin junkie”,
he wanted adventure, and found it
in the Army. Commissioned in 2011,
he spent the following year in Fort
Campbell, Kentucky with the 101st
Airborne Division (think TV series
Band of Brothers). He was deployed to
Afghanistan in the Nangarhar Province in one of the last big deployments
from November 2012 to August 2013.
Just as meaningful to Hamlin is his
deep appreciation for everything he
has here in our country. He spoke of
the civilians in Afghanistan working
to feed their families while having
to navigate roadside explosives, and
observed, “You don’t understand how
much you’ve been given until you see
people who don’t have it. You learn to
appreciate food and sleep, how nice it
is to drive to school in safety. Basic necessities become treasured moments.”
Even something as basic as a letter in
the mail becomes ‘one of those things’.
Would he make the same choice again?
Hamlin recalled that the last thing he
did before he left for the Army was
watch the Jets lose with his dad. And
though his mother did not want him
to join in the beginning, she was very
proud as she came to see her son off.
He conceded that the Army is not for
everyone, “It’s a very big commitment.
It’s hard to leave your family, your
familiar town, hard to adjust to
moving to an area where you
wdon’t want to live. But it’s worth
it as you get to meet people from
all 50 states, and see some of the
world. You learn how to make a
new family. By the time you leave
a base, you have made 20 new
friends.” After a beat, he was unequivocal, “I would do it again.”
The single most important thing
to come out of his experience was
the opportunity to serve as an
officer and lead soldiers. “Being
honored with the responsibility
of leading our nation’s sons and
daughters is by far my greatest
achievement. At 23 years old, I was
leading 25 soldiers, and at 24, I was
second in command of 180 troops.
That’s not something I ever thought
would happen as a small town kid
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from Chappaqua!” Hamlin concluded, “My service and my time
in Afghanistan are just steps in my
life’s journey, but the privilege of
leadership in such a storied organization is what I am most proud of.”
Max Hamlin Photo
David Levine, HGHS 2003
Army Medic Levine lives with his
wife and two children in Virginia.
He received his Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification
at 18, and, after two years of study
at Suffolk University in Boston, he
joined the Army.
Inspiration to serve? Levine
recalled, “I was born in Bogota, Colombia, and was raised primarily in
the streets in various foster homes Helicopter Medevac training at Fort Campbell, Kentucky
and orphanages. I was adopted in
I joined, it was instantaneous. I was a
1991 at the age of 6, along with my
part of something much bigger than
brother Leonard, and was very fortumyself or my desires.”
nate to be saved from the life I had. I
have always had a sense of obligation
Family’s reaction? Despite his dad
to repay my parents for the life that
they allowed me to have–the Army was having served from 1958-1960, Levine
always something I felt I needed to do.” felt his decision was “very new to all
of them.” That being said, his “family slowly came around to accepting”
Levine explained how he learned
his decision and became his biggest
of his late brother Lawrence’s service
supporters. “I was finally able to make
with the Chappaqua Volunteer Amthem proud, and achieve things I never
bulance Corps (CVAC). “When I was
thought I could,” he said.
7 years old, I found his bright yellow
jacket in one of our closets. It belonged
Advice? Levine encourages high
to my brother Lawrence who had died
school students to “make sure it is
before we were adopted. (Lawrence
something you really want to do. You
was adopted at birth from Colombia.)
have to love what you do, because it
At 17, he passed away in an accident
is not easy. The physical and mental
on a school trip in Europe. He was
demands that the Army requires is
an avid volunteer at the Ambulance
unlike anything most will experience.
Corps, and I later learned there is a
Even the most competitive athlete, or
tree dedicated in his honor outside
the best student, will have some sort
the CVAC station.” After his parents
of significant lifestyle change.”
explained Lawrence’s role as an EMT,
Levine was immediately interested.
Future Plans? “I’m still a Medic, but
“At the time, I really just thought the
work in a clinic, which is a long way
lights, sirens and jackets were cool,
from the front lines. After 32 months
but once I started, it solidified what I
in the Middle East, between Afghaniwanted to do in my life.”
stan twice, and a short tour at Kuwait
/Iraq border, this is a nice change of
He continued, “Military recruiters
pace. I intend to stay in the service
never came to Chappaqua, so I sought
until I retire, well past my 20 years. I
them out and told them there was
hope to become an officer in the Army,
no way I would sign up unless I was
but stay in the medical field either as a
a Medic. My main goal was to help
Nurse, or a Physician’s Assistant.”
soldiers in a time of war. I wanted the
trauma, I wanted the action; and I apLevine summed up his thoughts on
preciated the feeling of being needed
serving in the military; “All of the benat one’s most vulnerable moments,
efits are at your disposal as long as you
knowing I was the one who could
keep in mind what you really signed
help. I was never very patriotic. In
up for. You took an oath to defend the
fact, growing up, I took more pride in
people of the United States from all
being Colombian only because I didn’t
enemies foreign and domestic. That
want to lose that part of me. But once
seems like just words, but understand
that you are a Soldier, Marine, Airmen
or Seaman 24 hours a day, seven days a
week. Regardless of what you are wearing, you represent the United States.
Once you are called to fight, you have a
very valuable position. It’s not always
about God and country, and, in most
cases, that may be the last thing on
your mind. But it is taking care of
yourself, and also of those around you
so your mission is completed and you
all come home.”
Ben Berkey, HGHS 2010
Berkey excelled in school, both in
the classroom and on the playing
fields. He was one of two recipients of
the Torrey D. Dodson award for Male
Scholar Athlete of the year, active on
the student council and a co-captain
of the football team. A willingness and
ability to lead played a part in his decision to serve, and Berkey went directly
from Greeley to the United States
Naval Academy, graduating in 2014
with a Bachelor of Science in Systems
Engineering and is currently in the
submarine training pipeline.
Inspiration? The 9/11 attack tremendously impacted Berkey. His uncle,
Douglas Irgang, worked in the South
Tower, and was killed at the age of 32.
Football coach Bill Tribou was also an
inspirational figure; having served in
the Marine Corps, Tribou recognized
Berkey’s qualities and his potential,
and put forward the idea of serving.
Tribou said of Berkey, “Ben is a product of an outstanding upbringing. His
parents created an environment for
their children that was loving, caring
and, at the same time, task oriented.
Ben is a very special young man, a very
rare individual. His first and foremost
quality is his compassion and care for
everybody else! I have never known
him to be irresponsible, or put his own
needs before others. His passion and
attention to detail is incalculable!”
In 2010, just before graduating,
Berkey gave a speech at the Memorial Day dedication of the Route 120
bridge to Staff Sergeant Kyu Hyuk
Chay, who lost his life in service to
our country. Though Berkey did not
personally know Chay, the parade
marshall at the time, Bob Culonger,
knew Berkey and thought he was the
right choice for the moving memorial
ceremony. An excerpt from the end of
his speech: “My desire to attend the
United States Naval Academy began
when I watched the Twin Towers fall,
carrying my uncle to his grave and
threatening all Americans’ safety. I
have to believe that my uncle’s death,
along with the other 3,000 innocent
victims who perished that day, serves
to remind me how very fragile freedom
is. The events of 9/11 magnified my
patriotism and inspired me to protect
this country.”
Future plans? In his third year at the
Academy, Berkey became a submarine office, drawn to the people and
“the most advanced technology in the
military.” His contract is for five years
of service; sometime in August of
2016 he will learn the location of his
submarine assignment. In the meantime, Berkey is engaged to be married
to his HGHS sweetheart, Christine
Haggerty, whose parents, like his own,
are residents of Chappaqua.
Ted Kenyon, HGHS 2007
Ted Kenyon’s last official day in the
Army fast approaches. Deployed for
one year to Jordan, he also served two
three-week overseas assignments in
the United Arab Emirates and South
Korea, respectively. He recently finished his time as Platoon Leader for
41 months, well above the average one
year assignment.
Inspiration? Although both of his
grandfathers served in the Navy,
Kenyon drew enlistment inspiration
elsewhere. Like several of his peers, he
pointed to 9/11 as one factor leading
to his decision. “At the end of the day,
I didn’t have a good excuse not to,”
said Kenyon. He believes “everyone
has a duty to serve their community
in some capacity, and if you are physically and mentally capable to serve,
you should.”
Family reaction? Kenyon’s family’s
initial reaction was one of disbelief.
His parents, Mark and Ann, attributed
his interest in joining Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) at Wake
Forest University to the “tough talk of
a teenager.”
Ann recalled advising him, “Let’s
not make a commitment right now.
Go to Wake, join a fraternity, see how
things play out.” Deep down, she knew
her son was greatly affected by the
attacks on the World Trade Center;
she worked across the street from the
Trade Center, but was away on business in the days leading up to that
tragic day. Original plans called for a
red-eye back to New York the night of
September 10th.
David Levine (L) spares a moment for some “operative” fun in Afghanastan
She never
took that flight,
but her children
didn’t know
that and feared
the worst.
Kenyon would
later tell her, “If
I don’t defend
our country,
who else will?”
With their son’s
graduation in
2011, Ann and
Mark’s feelings evolved
into great pride
combined with
genuine concern. “I wouldn’t
wish this on any
mother’s child,
but I need to be respectful–respectful
for the sacrifice,” shared Ann, who also
mentioned that Skyping and texting
provide some measure of comfort.
For his mother’s birthday this
year, Kenyon presented Ann with his
framed separation orders, for which
she was very grateful.
Plans going forward? While deployed,
Kenyon would get up at 1 a.m. Jordanian time to take online courses out of
the University of Maryland. Beginning
January 2016, he will attend graduate
school at Georgetown University for
Security Policy Studies as part of their
International Relations program, and
plans to stay in government service.
Considering a similar path? “We’ve
been given a leg up more than most
people,” Kenyon said of growing up
in Chappaqua. But he pointed out
that serving in the military is one of
the “great equalizers” where you are
rewarded and promoted based on
merit alone, regardless of your socioeconomic background. “You earn your
own way.”
He further advised about life’s critical skills: “Do your homework–reach
out and ask questions. Read voraciously about the conflicts that are going on
throughout the world. Make a difference–be a leader.” Kenyon’s final advice
comes in the form of a quote by Teddy
Roosevelt, one that helped inform
his decision to join, “If I must choose
between righteousness and peace, I
choose righteousness.”
There are many more stories not
yet told. Please feel free to contact us
if you would like to share a service
experience for inclusion in the online
version of Inside Chappaqua.
And if you are moved to express your
gratitude and appreciation for all that
our military men and women do for
us, please consider joining an organization such as Soldiersangels.org.
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LOCAL ELECTION
H One New Castle: Platform Highlights H
By Marianne A. Campolongo
Town Supervisor candidate Victoria Alzapiedi (D, WE) is running on a
ticket together with town board candidates Hala Makowska (D, WE) and
Jeremy M. Saland (D, IN) as team
“One New Castle.”
of community. We need spaces for the
community to come together.”
One of those spaces she would like
to see is “a destination style playground… [which will] provide families
both in and outside of New Castle a
reason to come to downtown Chappaqua or Millwood. Utilizing soft touch
products in conjunction with natural,
manmade and recycled materials,
schools but if you go downtown, kids
are hanging out at Starbucks and nail
salons.” She envisions the board giving
the town’s youth a greater voice in
recreational programing at the library
and elsewhere.
If elected, Alzapiedi and her team
plan to continue and expand on the
current e-newsletters to “to keep
people posted on developments and
proactively keep them informed by sharing meeting agendas in advance
so they can participate
and weigh in,” she said.
Why One New Castle?
“Hala, Jeremy and I are committed
to bringing the community together,” said
Alzapiedi, who is challenging incumbent Robert J.
Greenstein (R, IN, REF)
for Supervisor. “Our hope
Alzapiedi has held
is that we will approach
several public service pothings in a way that hears
sitions both in New York
all voices and perspectives
and in Washington D.C.
of all residents in hopes of
Since moving to town in
finding common ground
2008, she has been Co–even when we disagree–
Chair of the New Castle
and find effective soluConservation Board,
tions in the best interests
Chair of the New Castle
of our entire community.
Coyote Awareness and
We don’t want to shut
Grace Bennett Photo
Safety Advisory Commitdown those who have
tee, and a member of the
different perspectives. We At a fundraiser inside the Quaker Hill Tavern: One New Castle candidates (from
League of Women Voters.
want to take an inclusive
left) Hala Makowska, Victoria Alzapiedi and Jeremy M. Saland
Makowska, a 16-year town
approach to addressing the
resident, former volunteer firefighter,
a themed playground integrating
challenges and opportunities faced
and Chair, Millwood Board of Fire
stand alone and interactive water
by our community.”
Commissioners, has also served on the
features, slides, climbing structures,
Master Planning Steering Committee,
tunnels and swings would not only
One New Castle has presented a
the Millwood West End Advisory Comgive families who don't have access to
four-pronged platform: responsible
pools or other easily accessible sources mittee, and on the board of WENT
hamlet development, spending and
(West End Neighborhood Taxpayers).
of recreation an opportunity to get
investing wisely to save tax dollars,
Attorney Jeremy Saland, a town resitogether and and grow memories, but
planning intelligently to preserve the
dent for nine years, has served as New
bring much needed foot traffic and
environment and quality of life, and
Castle Town Prosecutor since 2010. He
creating ethical, inclusive, responsible, business to shops and stores that may
has also coached T-ball, baseball and
otherwise be adversely impacted by
and transparent government.
soccer in New Castle.
Chappaqua Crossing,” she said.
If elected, according to Alzapiedi,
“I’m proud to be running with Hala
Another way to encourage downshe and her team intend to “finish and
town business and community spirit
and Jeremy. They are both smart,
implement a true Master Plan.” She
Alzapiedi envisions is “Saturday under thoughtful people with great ideas,
said they are “very concerned that the
the Stars” at the train station plaza
a love for our Town, and solid track
current Master Plan doesn’t include
with food trucks and dancing. She berecords of serving the needs of our
Chappaqua Crossing. That will be a
lieves this “could complement the new community,” said Alzapiedi.
third hamlet.” As such, it “can have a
restaurant going into the train station
huge impact on the hamlets of Chapto enhance that.”
You can learn more about One New
paqua and Millwood.” Her team wants
Castle on their campaign page www.oneto determine “how they can function
An attorney and management
newcastle.org and their Facebook page
in a complementary way that will serve
consultant who started and ran a non- www.facebook.com/onenewcastle
to boost all businesses.”
profit youth development program
Marianne A. Campolongo is a photoIn order to develop a “robust dynam- for eight years, Alzapiedi said, “We
journalist living in Chappaqua. Check out
ic downtown,” Alzapiedi noted that the want to create a youth advisory board
of middle school and high school kids
her blog at www.travelstockblog.com.
“future needs of retail are different.
We need innovative ways to bring peo- who can advise the town on issues that
affect them. Here we have these great
ple into businesses and create a sense
GREELEY GRADS
IMPLORE BUSINESSES:
Commit to Employ People
on the Autism Spectrum
By Tracy Powell-Rudy (née Wolff)
When I graduated from Horace Greeley High School in 1980,
the national incidence
rate for autism was 1
in 10,000. When my
son started at Grafflin
Elementary School in
Chappaqua in the 1990s,
it had risen to 1 in 2,500.
By the time my daughter
was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome (AS)+
early in the new millennium, the autism incidence
rate was 1 in 150.
tone and can have a hard time making
eye contact. As a result, and despite
the aforementioned strengths–and I
is able to navigate the complexities of
a college campus and the rigors of a
college curriculum at higher institutions of learning such as Rutgers, RIT,
Oberlin, Brandeis, Skidmore, Columbia, and the CUNY and SUNY systems.
Indeed, many colleges and universities
now provide strong support programs
and services for individuals with
Asperger’s. Likewise, forward-thinking
companies, especially those that see
the benefits of creating diverse and
inclusive work environments, are
working towards doing the same.
“The Best Kind of Support System”
Though Luke spoke later than most
children his age, today he speaks with
thoughtful clarity and unique insight.
Likewise, though he acknowledges that networking is not
his strongest suit, Luke credits his elementary school with
offering the “best kind of
support system, the best kind
of environment” in which to
grow. He further credits his
parents with making sure
his education was centered on
the fact that he just processed
things differently than his
peers did.
Luke graduated from SUNY
Purchase in May of 2014 with
a B.A. in Liberal Studies and
has since worked in various
video production internship
positions. He currently works
in the Document Management department at the UnitTracy and Luke, following their (ASTEP’s) featured presentation
ed States Attorney’s Office in
at LinkedIn’s InDay
On the surface, the
Brooklyn, where he preps case
statistics alone can be
files to be digitally archived.
daunting. However, with early interspeak from prior experience as princiWhile the position appeals to Luke as
vention, many children with an autism pal of a retained executive search firm
an active visual worker, and requires
diagnosis are going on to graduate
–AS individuals are often screened out
an acute attention to detail that most
from high school, and over one-third of during the initial interview process.
do not possess, it nonetheless quickly
those high school graduates are going
becomes clear to anyone lucky enough
on to some form of post-secondary
to chat with Luke that the work is not
education including college*. That’s the Greeley Grad (’80) Meets
commensurate with his experience and
good news. The not-so-good news: of
Greeley Grad (’09)
skill set. Almost hesitantly, Luke acthe one-third who do attend college,
Last fall, I met and began workknowledges this. The situation reveals
75-85% are unemployed or undereming with a local young man who was
a few remarkable takeaways: the first is
ployed after graduation, compared
diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome at
Luke’s positive yet unyieldingly honest
with the 28% unemployment rate for
age nine in 2000 and who, like me, also approach. The second is a clear illustraall college graduates**.
graduated from Greeley. His name is
tion of the underemployment issue.
Luke Davis***.
In many ways, individuals with
ASTEP Steps In
Asperger’s or similar autism spectrum
After spending time with Luke, I
Founded by Marcia Scheiner in
profiles are ideal employees. They often was hard-pressed to understand why
2010, ASTEP is a 501(c)3 organization
have a solid work ethic, strongly adhere the unemployment rate for individuproviding consulting services in the
to rules and are direct and very honest. als with Asperger’s is so high. Luke,
form of assessment, sensitivity awareOn the other hand, they can also be
along with many other young adults
ness and accommodation training,
very literal, speak with a professorial
who have worked closely with ASTEP,
on-boarding, mentoring and recruitToday the incidence
rate is 1 in 68. And today,
I serve as Director of Corporate Engagement for
the Asperger Syndrome
Training & Employment
Partnership (ASTEP).
ment to Fortune 1000 employers
interested in hiring and retaining this
untapped workforce. ASTEP’s mission is to improve the quality of life of
individuals with Asperger Syndrome
and similar autism profiles by working with employers to create inclusive work environments that lead to
suitable and sustainable employment
opportunities.
Making the Connection Between
Employers and Recent Graduates
During the fall of 2014, Luke attended ASTEP’s Corporate Lecture
Series in New York City. “Our Corporate Lecture Series provides the
opportunity for a two-way interaction
between employers and individuals
with Asperger’s,” said Marcia Scheiner,
autism profiles into the workplace and
the special capabilities these potential
employees possess. Since its inception
in 2011, over 80 students have completed ASTEP’s corporate lecture series
program, and several of our clientcompanies have or are starting to create internships, temporary/permanent
positions and mentoring programs to
support the hiring of these individuals and others as a result of their work
with us.
“Dreaming Up What Else
Is Out There”
To Luke, the best thing about working with ASTEP was being able to see
how various corporations function,
and to see how willing they are to work
with people who have disabilities. It
gave him
a different
perspective
and allowed
him to
understand
just what
kinds of
possibilities
are available to him
–as he put
it, “dreaming what
else is out
there.”
If he had
to communicate
just one
thing, what
would it be?
Back at their mutual alma mater, Tracy and Luke show their HGHS spirit.
Surprisingly
ASTEP’s President. To date, ASTEP has (or not surprisingly), his response was
held successful events in Los Angeles,
directed at the parents of young adults
New York and San Francisco, includwith Asperger Syndrome and similar
ing companies such as NBCUniversal,
autism profiles: “Tell your children
PwC, Oracle, Cisco, LinkedIn, EY,
that this so-called disability does not
Quirky, Barclays, Turner Sports and
have to hinder or inhibit them. Tell
Northwestern Mutual.
them that there are resources out
there, and they do not have to fear beEach two-hour event is broken
ing judged.”
down into three sections: company
presentations, interactive exercises
I’d like to echo Luke’s sentiment and,
and a networking session for attendas a parent, add a final note: if I had
ees and company representatives. To
to communicate just one thing, I’d tell
prepare student-attendees for the job
the parents that they can help drive
search process, the program focuses on this change. Changed attitudes lead to
improving networking skills, refining
changed behaviors. Many of ASTEP’s
personal career goals, understandrelationships with employers have
ing corporate culture and developing
been facilitated by parents who are
a personal brand as a job candidate.
executives in Fortune 1000 companies
Companies participating in the event
eager to champion inclusivity around
learn about integrating individuals
Asperger’s and similar autism profiles.
with Asperger Syndrome or similar
As we complete our fifth series and
the holiday season approaches, all of
us at ASTEP would like to extend our
warmest “thanksgivings” to the many
companies, parents, young adults and
our countless other champions, and
invite you to reach out to us to explore
how to engage this untapped pool
of capable and talented young adults.
+ “Asperger syndrome (AS), also known as
Asperger's syndrome, Asperger disorder (AD)
or simply Asperger's, is an autism spectrum
disorder (ASD) that is characterized by
significant difficulties in social interaction
and nonverbal communication, alongside
restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior
and interests.” Wikipedia
* Roux, AM, Shattuck, PT, Cooper, BP,
Anderson, KA, et al. (2013). “Postsecondary
employment experiences among young adults
with an autism spectrum disorder” – Journal
of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 52(9), 931.
** BLS Monthly Labor Review, 2013
*** We respect and support Luke’s request
to use an alias for his last name so that
he retains control over if, when and how
he discloses his diagnosis to a prospective
employer.
For more information about how your
company can work with ASTEP, contact
Tracy Powell-Rudy at tpowell-rudy@
asperger-employment.org.
Tracy Powell-Rudy (HGHS ’80) currently serves as ASTEP’s Director of
Corporate Engagement. Prior to joining
ASTEP, Tracy spent six years in executive search as Principal with a premier
retained global search firm. Earlier, Tracy
worked in technology and telecommunications leading MCI’s Northeast Division
IT organization. Tracy graduated Summa
Cum Laude from Manhattanville College,
and has an MS in Telecommunications
Management with honors from NYU
Polytechnic School of Engineering. She
has also served locally as both producer
and board member for The Armonk Players community theater and on the CCSD’s
Special Education Parent Committee.
LOCAL ELECTION
H Team New Castle: Proudest Accomplishments H
Incumbent town Supervisor Rob
Greenstein (R, IN, REF) is running
with new town board candidates
Eileen A. Gallagher (R, IN, REF) and
Seth Chodosh (R, REF) on the “Team
New Castle” ticket.
Greenstein said
his proudest accomplishment since taking office in January
2014 is “how much
I’ve been able to
accomplish in such a
short time.”
process, the owner of Chappaqua
Crossing has donated funds to develop
a greenway path running parallel to
the Saw Mill Parkway from downtown
Chappaqua to the high school (the
‘ChapLine’).” He said he is also pleased
that of the 120,000 square feet of
retail space proposed for Chappaqua
an empty house,” since, he said, there
was so much to be done.
In addition to his position as Supervisor, Greenstein is an attorney in
private practice. Gallagher, a freelance
writer who has lived in town for 12
years, has been an active volunteer at
her church, a parent
Carolyn Simpson/Doublevision Photographers manager of her son’s
travel soccer team,
and has served in
various capacities in
the PTA including
Chair of Westorchard
Elementary School
PTA. She is active in
CFRAH (Chappaqua
for Responsible Affordable Housing)
to advocate for safe,
welcoming housing,
chairing the New
Castle Coyote Management Task Force, a
Rotary Club member,
volunteering in organizations in the larger
area community.
“We’ve saved over
$3.3 million on our
garbage contract,
Worker’s Comp
renewal saved half a
million,” Greenstein
said, enabling the
town to “increase
our paving budget
by $600,000 from
$400,000 to $1 million [and increase
Team New Castle candidates (L-R): Eileen Gallagher, Seth Chodosh and Robert Greenstein
Chodosh is an entrethe] downtown
beautification budget
preneur and adjunct
Crossing, roughly 40,000 square feet
from $500 (I’d put in parenthesis–
professor at the Metropolitan College
that’s not a typo) to $25,000. We’re
will be a Whole Foods and 40,000,
of NY who moved back to town in
providing the funding that should
Lifetime Fitness. “When I posted
November 2014.
that there was going to be a Lifetime
have been provided forever,” he said.
According to figures from Greenstein,
Fitness, I got 130 likes on Chappaqua
About the other members of his
team, Greenstein says, “Eileen has
the garbage contract savings will be
Moms,” he said.
realized over seven years, the Workers
been attending Town Board meetings
Compensation Insurance savings with
Under his leadership, Greenstein
for years. She’s been working with
be realized in two years.
said, “We revamped the town webcharities her whole life and as part of
our campaigning we’ve been doing
site and started an eNewsletter that
Greenstein is also proud of the Disgive-back projects–events where peopeople love. You can sign up at www.
tracted Driving Campaign which has
ple come and donate stuff. She cares
mynewcastle.org. He is also proud of
increased distracted driving tickets
and she gets involved. Win or lose,
the new town welcome brochure.
from 50 in the period October 1, 2013 Greenstein also points out that they
with these projects we’ve done some
through September 28, 2014, before
good at least during the campaign.
have simplified the email addresses
the program began, to 681 tickets
for town government, making it easier Seth and his wife grew up here and
issued October 1, 2014 to September
recently moved back with their young
for people to contact town officials,
28, 2015 for an estimated revenue
family. He brings a fresh set of eyes
as well as the website set up to share
of $68,100 versus $5,000 in the year
and a fresh perspective.”
up- to-date information about New
before the program began, he said. To
Castle’s Downtown Revitalization
put that in perspective, total estimat“We’re trying to keep a positive
project, www.downtownstrong.org.
ed revenue from fines was $184,490
campaign. I think most people are
happy with what we’ve done,” he said.
for that same 12-month period, versus
Greenstein also stressed that he
$94,300 in the previous 12 months.
has been instrumental in the effort to You can learn more at www.teamnewfinish up the Master Plan for the town castle2015.org and on Facebook at
He is also proud of progress made
www.facebook.com/groups/TeamNew“that languished forever.”
at Chappaqua Crossing. “We saved the
Castle2013/
Wallace Auditorium. It’s being donatHe likens the beginning of his term
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On November 3, New Castle voters will choose their Town Supervisor, two town board members and
other local officials and judges.
“Not all people live in a country
where they have the right to vote.
The right to vote in some parts
of the world is exercised at great
personal risk. It always helps me
to keep that in mind when voting
is really inconvenient, ” said Mary
Kirsch, Voter Service Director of
the League of Women Voters of
New Castle.
According to a report by Nonprofit Vote, nationwide, in 2014, just
under 37% of eligible voters turned
out to vote, the lowest level of voter
turnout seen in a midterm since World
War II.” In New York State, that number was even lower. At 29%, New York
ranked 49th in voter turnout, with
only Texas and Indiana having lower
participation.
The report notes that low turnout
leads to more polarized politics. “At
a local level, the act of voting grows
from and helps foster healthier and
more engaged communities. Voters
are more likely to…contribute to their
neighborhood’s ‘social capital’ and live
in communities where neighbors are in
contact with one another.”
When local offices are at
stake, as they are this year,
each vote is more important,
and should spur participation
rather than discourage it.
In addition to town offices
outlined in the accompanying
articles, incumbent Westchester County Court Judge
Susan Cacace (D, R, C, IN, REF)
is running against Helen M.
Blackwood (D, WF) currently
Mount Vernon City Court
Judge, incumbent Surrogate’s
Court Justice Frank W. Streng
(D, GRE) is running against
Brendon R. Sall (D, WF, WE)
and incumbents Michael B. Kaplowitz (D, REF) is running for County
Legislator and Douglas M. Kraus (D, R)
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From the Chapter:
“Six Degrees of
Hillary Clinton:
My Chappaqua
Neighbor”
An excerpt from Helen Jonsen,
a contibuting author to a new
book, Love Her, Love Her Not: The
Hillary Paradox, edited by Joanne
Bamberger.
“Election Day 2014 was the midterm election for the lame-duck years
of President Barack Obama. Being
self-employed, I avoided the crowds
and waited until mid-morning to cast
my ballot at our school polling place in
Chappaqua, New York, often described
as a leafy suburb an hour north of
Grand Central Terminal. As I spoke to
the volunteer to register, I heard the
familiar voices of another voter or two
who arrived next to me at the table. To
my right were my neighbors, Hillary
Rodham Clinton and President Bill
Clinton. They, too, had come to meet
their civic duty–to vote for our federal
and state representatives, local judges,
and governor.
We exchanged pleasantries and
headed to the little kiosks to fill out
our ballots. Secret Service men dressed
as casually as the Clintons stood near
them in the room. Little by little, others noticed them, but there was no
press, no cameras. A number of people
asked about their new granddaughter.
Outside, two black SUVs stood at
the curb in the bus lane of the closed
suburban school that serves as our
polling place. When the Clintons came
out alone, not in a hurry, I said hello
again. They don’t know me well but
for 15 years our paths have crossed
both here in this berg and elsewhere.
So we spoke for a while, not about
politics but about mutual friends and
acquaintances and local interests.
Part of the conversation centered on
how much they enjoy living in a town
where their privacy has been reasonably protected and where they are
comfortable dining, walking, shopping–even voting–without interruption (when reporters don’t have a
reason to stalk them, that is).
I have been a television and digital
journalist for many years, so I always
walk a fine line when it comes to
running into the Clintons. I don’t
look for scoops but have sometimes
been assigned to “cover” them. I am
not paparazza. When not working,
I’ve settled into the role of observer
and neighbor, in their company when
our paths cross. This has given me a
glimpse into their lives and a perspective about them as people, rather
than mere politicians, that others
rarely get.
Fifteen years ago, when Hillary Clinton decided she would run for the U.S.
Senate in New York, she went house
hunting. Ironically, for me, it was the
same summer my husband and I were
looking for a new community for our
family, complete with four children.
It became
something of a
running gag that
Hillary seemed
to be following
us. I would spend
a day with a real
estate agent in
a Westchester
town, and the
next day the
newspaper would
report Hillary
Publication date:
had been house
November 3, 2015
hunting in the
Ingram Publisher Services same community. Our price
range was more than a million dollars
apart from the former first couple,
but we seemed to be looking in similar
areas. Finally, I thought I had outrun
them by moving to Chappaqua, a town
a little further afield.”
“To our surprise, that August weekend in 1999, as we unpacked a mountain of boxes in our new house, trying
to find kitchen supplies, bedding, and
kids’ shoes, helicopters hovered above
our heads. Unbeknownst to us, the
day before, the Clintons came to meet
the owners of the white Dutch colonial
on nearby Old House Lane and closed
their own deal on a new home. They
walked across lawns and introduced
themselves to a few of the neighbors–
ironically they were the only ones we
knew before moving in. It was clear
that sleepy Chappaqua would soon
be on the GPS of every news desk in
the nation and that Hillary and I were
destined to share an adopted home-
town. Not long after, the local Gannett
newspaper headline read: “First Family
of Chappaqua,” along with five articles
about the house, the deal, the hamlet,
and how life might change for the citizenry because of the new neighbors.
Bill Clinton would be in the White
House for more than a year after the
purchase, but he and Hillary took
possession of the charming colonial
in November. In those first couple of
months, fences were thrown up, security updated, and Secret Service moved
into a rented Cape Cod up the hill from
us with access to the Clintons’ home
via the driveway and backyard of other
friends. Black cars and men in dark
suits with curly cords tucked behind
their ears became common sights.
Sleepy Chappaqua would never be
the same.
There were plenty of things to complain about having the Clintons as our
neighbors. Folks who owned homes
more expensive than the Clintons
or who lived in town for many years
were concerned with the anticipated
disruption. Some criticized Hillary’s
perceived New York carpet-bagging
and the intrusion of the press in their
quiet town. The state posted “No Parking” signs along the town’s winding
roads to keep gawkers at bay.
But when spring of 2000 came and
her U.S. Senate campaign was well
underway, First Lady Hillary surprised
us with her desire to actually be a part
of our community. We were delighted
when she asked the Girl Scouts if she
could march with them in our town
Memorial Day parade. Just when we
thought things might calm down as
President Clinton came to the end of
his presidency, on his last day in office, he became embroiled in a pardon
controversy. The press swooped in as
never before. Live TV trucks parked
in front of our supermarket and train
station...”
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and chief storyteller of HJ Media, a
consultancy & roll-up-your-sleeves firm
focused on media-training, video production, digital, text and social media
preferably for “social good.” She is hoping
to see a woman in the White House her
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of (and so can her son).
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By Amanda H. Cronin
On Thursday September 24, I
got the opportunity to speak with
Chelsea Clinton about her new
book, It’s Your World–Get Informed,
Get Inspired, and Get Going! Chelsea is the Vice Chair of the Clinton
Foundation, and is the daughter
of our very own illustrious Bill and
Hillary Clinton. Chelsea has traveled all over the world working on
humanitarian projects where she
met and was inspired by children of
diverse socioeconomic and ethnic
backgrounds. In this, her first book,
she talks about the ways kids can
make a difference in our world, and
how they already are. Here’s the exchange I was fortunate to have with
her prior to her Chappaqua Library
book signing.
Amanda: Thank you so much for
taking the time to talk with me!
Chelsea Clinton: Thank you for
being interested in It’s Your World!
Amanda: What inspired you to write
this book now?
that I was going to become a mom lent
a greater urgency to writing this book
because I felt even more of a responsibility. I wanted to empower young
people to make a difference across our
country and across the world.
Amanda: In your book, you say that,
“more than anything else, education is
an area where adults should listen to
kids,” and that you hope that students
“will speak up and speak out about what
we think education should mean in our
schools.” Can you please explain more
about this?
We are very lucky here in Chappaqua
to have such an outstanding school
system. How can we help girls and boys
around the world who don’t have the
same educational opportunities?
Chelsea Clinton: Since 1918, every
kid in the U.S. has had the right to
a free public education. In a lot of
countries, kids don’t have that right,
or there is that right but it is not put
into practice because there just aren’t
enough schools, or teachers, or materials. Organizations that build schools
and provide funding to train teachers
are so powerful because they are
solving problems in places where
communities clearly want their kids
to go to school. At Horace Greeley,
something that you can do is to
sponsor the building of a school!
Amanda: You seem to be really
hopeful and optimistic about the capability of today’s kids to tackle these
huge issues. Why do you believe that
we can?
Amanda with Chelsea Clinton
at the Chappaqua Library book signing
Chelsea Clinton: Yes! Oftentimes
people say to me, “What do you think
kids should care about?” And I say,
“Well, just ask kids, they’ll tell you!”
It’s up to us as adults to support
kids
in engaging in making a differChelsea Clinton: I continue to be
ence.
I certainly think that that’s true
struck by the curiosity of young people.
in schools. Kids spend more time in
Adults should recognize that young
school than they do at home, so trying
people are taking charge and are ento listen–actually, not even trying–lisgaged in making a difference. Knowing
tening to kids about what they want to
learn in school,
how they
To Benefit the Horace Greeley and
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Amanda: MilS.H.A.R.E. (Students Have a Responsibility Everywhere),
lions of kids are
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ghan Townsend, with all money raised going to support
from going to
HGSF. The Spelling Bee is a great family event, on an
school because of
evening before a no-school day (Election Day is November
their gender, their
3rd). It's a wonderful opportunity to support your teacheconomic harders and classmates and–if you hurry–to sign up your own
ships, or because
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so visit www.hgsf.org to sign up.
school around.
Chelsea Clinton: Because you
already are! I hope that is apparent for anyone that reads It’s Your
World. Kids are already profoundly
impacting such things as the health
of their families, saving iconic species
like elephants, and helping school
environments become safer. The
strong answer to your question is all
the stories that I am so grateful to be
able to share about kids who are making
real, tangible, meaningful impact across
the world today.
Amanda: Now a hometown question…
Do you like visiting your parents in
Chappaqua?
Chelsea Clinton: It’s a beautiful place, and my parents love living
in Chappaqua, even more than they
thought they would. My husband and
I love visiting; it feels very much like
home. It’s really nice now that I am a
mom to have a place to go where Charlotte [her daughter] can crawl around
on the grass.
Amanda: Yes, I love it too! Thank you
so much for talking with me today!
Chelsea Clinton: Thank you!
Amanda Cronin is a junior at Horace
Greeley High School. She is news editor of
The Greeley Tribune, a student of Writopia Lab, and a member of the iMatter
Youth Council. She hopes to one day make
a difference in our world.
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The Chappaqua Orchestra’s November Concert
Will Bring Children’s Stories to Life
By Matt Smith
Calling all Prokofiev fans–
especially those with kids!
You’re invited to join The
Chappaqua Orchestra (along
with the bird, the duck, the
cat, and several others) on
Saturday, November 7th,
for a performance of Peter
and the Wolf. As one of the
first concerts launching the
orchestra’s new 2015-2016
season, the evening’s familyfriendly program will not disappoint.
The piece will be paired with The
Runaway Bunny, an adaptation of the
classic children’s story by Margaret
Wise Brown, set to music by composer
Glen Roven. Famed violinist Kinga
Augustyn will serve as soloist on that
piece, while Elliott Forrest–broadcaster
at New York’s classical
music station WQXR–
will narrate both selections. Additionally,
each composition will
be accompanied by a
series of projections
behind the musicians
to help tell the stories
visually.
Michael Shapiro
And as for the
choice of repertoire?
It was simply a case of
good, nay perfect, timing. “Since I’ve
been with the Chappaqua Orchestra,
we had never done Peter and the Wolf,”
explains conductor Michael Shapiro,
who has been with TCO since 2002.
“So, I thought ‘now’s the time!’ It’s
such a great story–and great for kid–
and a beautiful piece of music.”
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And it’s clear The Chappaqua Orchestra is seizing this “great opportunity”
as best it can; hoping to pique interest
and maximize community involvement, the ensemble has arranged a few
pre-show activities with other organizations in town. Prior to the concert,
Camp Kiwi will host a variety of games
in Chappaqua! No need to
travel [far].”
for the kids, and members of the
Westchester Music Conservatory will
provide an instrumental “petting zoo,”
which will allow guests to get a closer
look at–and even touch!–the individual
instruments within the orchestra.
“We feel that if we are to become a
regionally known orchestra, we have
to make sure the people in our own
community and town know about
us and are coming to see us,” Restivo
reiterated. “What better way to [kick
off our season]…than by celebrating
our youth?!”
And as if you needed yet another
reason to attend this classical extravaganza, Shapiro is also quick to emphasize that the travel time simply can’t
be beat! “If you want to go to a concert
in Lincoln Center, you have to factor in
the drive–up to two hours round trip–
and then, of course, the added considerable expense,” he explained. “[TCO]
is of the same professional quality [as
those musicians]…and we’re right here
Additionally, Shapiro
notes the importance of
“bringing professional
level music of all kinds–
symphonic, theater and
film music, family and
children's concerts–to our
local community,” and how
he hopes, specifically with
these child-oriented pieces,
the youngsters leave with
a more deepened appreciation and
“enthusiasm for music.”
Echoing this sentiment is Restivo,
who stresses, again, how he hopes the
move to Wallace will increase community awareness of what the company
has to offer. And though the selections
may suggest a lean toward a youth-centric
program, he assures
concertgoers that the
evening “will get people of all ages excited
about our group.”
So, get up, do your
part, and please
join The Chappaqua
Orchestra for what is
sure to be an undoubtedly incredible
evening of music!
David Restivo
Hailed as “The Jewel of New Castle,”
The Chappaqua Orchestra has been
serving Northern Westchester since
1958. The Children’s Story Concert,
again, will be performed live on November 7th at 4 p.m. Wallace Auditorium is located within Chappaqua
Crossing, at 480 Bedford Road, just off
of 117.
For more information,
visit chappaquaorchestra.org.
Matt Smith, a proud graduate of Skidmore College, is a regular contributor to
The Inside Press.
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The Chappaqua Orchestra’s fantastic
musical offerings aside, the concert
itself is only one of the reasons this
event is so special and meaningful to
the orchestra. An equally important
“We are at the forefront of
what is happening with arts and
culture in our town. In making
the Wallace Auditorium our new
home, we will essentially be the
only orchestra in Westchester that
will have its own space to perform
in. TCO would love to have more
involvement from the residents of
New Castle to help us further this
success, not just through attendance, but also volunteering for
our concerts and possibly joining
our Board. It’s an exciting time
to be a part of the oldest
orchestra in our county!”
– TCO’s Executive Director
David Restivo
cause for celebration:
the performance will be
the first for the musicians’ group in their
newly christened home
at Wallace Auditorium in the Chappaqua
Crossing plaza.
The ability to perform
in the auditorium is
especially significant, as
the venue was originally set to be demolished as part of
the plan for Chappaqua Crossing’s
redevelopment. Last July, the town
entered into a lease agreement with
Summit Greenfield to salvage the
space, and the Town Board has since
created and Arts and Cultural Committee–on which both Mr. Shapiro and
The Chappaqua Orchestra’s Executive
Director David Restivo sit–to fund and
administer the auditorium.
“It’s very exciting,” said Shapiro,
on the subject. “I think it’s wonderful
that they fought to keep it standing.
We’ve played in many venues…Gree-
ley [Auditorium], Chappaqua Library,
the Gazebo…. [and] we have needed a
permanent home that is worthy of our
orchestra, so it’s nice to finally have a
place to call our own.”
“With the creation of the Arts and
Cultural committee, we are doing
whatever we can to make sure TCO is
a part making Chappaqua and New
Castle the center of Arts and Culture
for all of Westchester,” added Restivo.
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town has a great opportunity to do
this.” –Matt Smith
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Nicolaysen: The question of driving, which is a problem with younger
children. We do have a major problem
with distracted driving and driving
under the influence. There was a 14%
increase in deaths by vehicle in the
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accidents occurring.
Beyond that, I don’t think there are
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damage as they do along the Long
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It’s mainly a matter of families
wanting reassurance that they have
adequate insurance. [In terms of
[Depending upon] the amount
of insurance that was carried,
you periodically see a lawsuit
where the [insurance] company
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say, “well, this is the maximum
I want to spend, no more,”
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limit (which helps to pay for the
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Erik Nicolaysen III (left) and partner, Randy Coon
if it’s damaged by a covered
hazard)…homeowners may also
questions, homeowners are] usually
neglect to insure or underinlooking for recommendations as to
sure other items, such as collectibles,
what kind of coverage is [approprijewelry, artwork, etc.
ate]. They’re particularly asking for
the amount they need to replace the
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house. It’s essentially a lifestyle questheir own homes and they have certain
tion… [we have to evaluate] do they
policies…[and then they] come in with
have jewelry, fur, collectible cars? Are
minimum limits of liability, protectthey into boating? That type of stuff.
ing them personally. Yet, they’ve got
[Mostly, it’s] life insurance questions
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Coon: I think it’s a question of
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home valuations: There can be a tre[insurance policy] is so low, there’s a
mendous difference between market
major gap between one and the other.
value and rebuilding cost. Of course,
To be properly insured, the two poliwe see confusion from the consumer
cies must be contiguous.
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home. We must deal with the rebuilddomestic have created an exposure
ing cost, which has a different set
that is not covered by a homeowner
of criteria. I think that’s definitely
policy. As agents, we just need to adthe biggest issue people have when
dress that issue to protect our clients.
it comes to dealing with personal
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of rebuilding a home (i. e. after a fire)
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Currently, Nicolaysen Agency, Inc.–
purchase price of that home.
licensed in 15 states–serves the personal
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2. What are the biggest mistakes peofamilies. In addition to personal coverage,
ple make when addressing insurance
Nicolaysen offers business coverage and
needs?
other financial services. The agency curNicolaysen: Usually underinsurrently represents Chubb, Travelers, Hartance. [Also] inadequate limits and
ford, GMAC, St. Paul, and Selective, to
inadequate coverage. Nationwide,
name a few, for personal lines with access
about 50% of all homeowners are
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During a recent trip to Squires, one
customer is browsing through winter
jackets, while another customer is at
the register asking about flip flops and
beachwear. Behind them, at the back
of the store, yet another customer is
being fitted for dress shoes, because
he’s got a wedding to attend. And next
to him sits a family trying on various
hiking boots for their excursion in the
mountains. The endless and “seasonless” variety may appear strange to
some, but for the Squires’ team, it’s
perfectly normal very day of the year.
Squires’ Family Clothing and Footwear on South Greeley Avenue in the
heart of the downtown area, prides itself on this diversity, and being a yearround, multi-purpose establishment,
regularly stocked with “a tremendous
selection” of “quality name-brands” for
any season.
Says owner Michael Kushner, who
took over the store in 1987, of Squires’
appeal to the community: “We’re a
good alternative to the big-box stores.
We offer a full service, and not just a
little bit of this and a little bit of that.”
Much of the community is aware of
all the store has to offer. Squires has
enjoyed consistent business from local
residents since it opened in Chappaqua
in 1949. “Many of our customers are
the same customers,” notes Kushner,
adding that the store’s popularity
most likely stems from their ability
to be reliable/their reliability to carry
items. In a given season where other
stores may only offer products which
are exclusive to that season, “it’s nice
to know you can depend on a store [to
have what you want].”
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Fashions for the
Entire Family
Squires owner, Michael Kushner
Kushner’s warm smile as he speaks
those words indicate that Squires certainly fits into that category: “When
you come in here, 99 percent of the
time, we’ll have what you want.”
Additionally, in keeping with its reputation for customer loyalty, Squires
is also equally loyal to its products and
merchandisers. Believing a product
should continually be sold–regardless
of if it’s out-of-season, or, perhaps, an
older model of an updated item–if the
company still manufactures it, and the
customer still has interest, Kushner
explains, at his store, “if something’s
moving well, we continue on with it
year after year after year.”
He goes on to say that most stores
tend to change inventory with the
season, “which is good, but you don’t
want to change necessarily [just to
change].” For that reason, again, ever
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a selection of core products on hand all
the time–which is presumably the key
to its success.
Finally, new customers may be
enticed by the year-round sales rack,
located just outside the store, offering
a variety of seasonal items at a lower
price. which changes offerings by the
season. Kushner notes “we do have
about six to eight sale racks” inside the
store, containing the occasional overstocked items–at a discounted rate.
Important to note, too, that in
addition to their booming business,
Squires is also extremely active in
terms of community outreach. They
donate to many churches and synagogues throughout the year, including the First Congregational Church’s
semi-annual Barn Sale. On the topic,
Kushner recalls, in particular that
“after 9/11, there was a need for [help]
for some first responders down in
the city–clothing, socks, things like
that–so we loaded up some trucks and
helped them out.”
There you have it. A one-stop shopping experience perfectly positioned in
the center of town, where you can buy
a bathing suit, a winter fleece, and be
fit for a tuxedo, all in the same place?!
And the generous staff gives back to
others in the community? Sounds like
you can’t go wrong! So, head down to
Squires today!
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A Local Rabbi’s Journey for Justice
By Matt Smith
acknowledging is “a very strong part
of the history of reformed Judaism.”
They say in order to fully
understand someone–and their
cause–you should walk a mile in
their shoes. In an effort to reconnect with the roots of Reformed
Judaism, understand socioeconomic issues, celebrate Jewish
history, and strengthen relationships with congregates outside the
local community, Rabbi Jonathan
Jaffe of Temple Beth El of Northern Westchester did just that…and
then some.
On Thursday, August 27, Rabbi
Jaffe took part in the Journey
for Justice, an 860-mile (in total)
march from Selma, Alabama to
Washington, DC, in commemoration of the March in Selma and the
Voting Rights Act’s 50th anniverRabbi Jaffe with NAACP President Cornell Brooks
sary this year.
Organized and led by the
NAACP, in association with the Religious Action Center–“the very first
political advocacy group by the Reform
Movement in Washington, DC,” noted
the Rabbi--the march aimed to promote awareness for a variety of social
issues and unite people of different
faiths, religions and backgrounds under a common agenda. Members of the
Reform Jewish Movement were asked
to sign up and march for the cause.
One of 200 Reformed Rabbis from all
over North America, who marched in
support of social justice and education
reform, among others, Rabbi Jaffe
joined the group in Columbia, South
Carolina, and marched for a day.
“The experience was wonderful,”
the Rabbi said of the event. “I met
people from the NAACP I would have
never encountered [otherwise], and
heard about what they’ve been doing,
and shared our stories as well. It’s a
wonderful bonding experience for two
communities that seldom come into
contact with one another.”
Among the highlights of his day
was walking with Cornell Brooks, current President of the NAACP. “It was
wonderful watching Mr. Brooks literally walk the talk along with the many
volunteers,” the Rabbi continued.
“He even carried the Torah…all the
while taking time to speak with the
volunteers.”
Rabbi Jaffe also noted that the
march was significant because it solidified for him the idea that, in certain
areas of the country (and of course,
the world at large) people still hold
great prejudice against others–especially chilling to encounter considering
the inherent purpose of the march.
“You see the best and worst of people
in these times,” he stated. He recalls
one instance where “as we were walking, there was a service station where
[shopkeepers] went inside and then
ran up Confederate Flags. There was
[also] a motorcycle that buzzed by us
a couple times and was definitely keeping tabs on us.”
However, he was also touched to
see others’ outpouring of generosity
and kindness during later rest stops
throughout the journey. Specifically in
the “one-gas-station town” of Bethune,
“one of the shopkeepers saw that
we were coming and ran inside and
quickly cooked hot dogs and put out
salad and provided lunch, ‘cause she
wanted to do something to support
the marchers. That selflessness was
quite amazing and inspiring to see.”
But the exposure to the different
people and other areas within the
country are just two of many reasons
behind the Rabbi’s decision to embark on this journey. At its heart, as
he reinforced, the event the march is
And, in fact, it’s also a strong of part
of the history of Temple Beth El: Rabbi Murray Saltzman, one of Beth El’s
Rabbis during the 1960s, participated
in many protests throughout the Civil
Rights Movement, alongside Martin
Luther King, Jr. and was even one
of the rabbis jailed for his participation in the St. Augustine Movement.
With this centralized connection to
the Chappaqua community, coupled
with the history of the Jewish community and the general call for rabbis’
involvement, “I jumped at [the chance
to join],” exclaimed the Rabbi. “It
seemed like an amazing opportunity.”
Not only does it seem like it was
indeed an amazing opportunity, but
the day’s events seem to have struck
a chord for Rabbi Jaffe. He expressed
interest in finding ways to continue
supporting the issues protested during the march on a more local scale,
as a way to get the community more
involved. (Specifically, he mentioned
working with the Antioch Baptist
Church in Bedford Hills, NY, with
which Temple Beth El maintains a
close relationship).
America’s Journey for Justice took
place between August 1 and September 16, where it ended at the nation’s
Capitol. For more information on
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her new family “keepsake” book
filled with recipes, stories and quirky
sketches on the new technique of
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Ossining’s
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Offerings,
Opportunities and
the Expansion of
Sunshine
Children’s Home
By Matt Smith
Are you looking to do some good and
give back to the community? Want to
help out in an area steeped in nature
and off the beaten path? Willing to
provide aid and comfort for a variety of sick kids who are looking for
playtime with someone just like you?
Only a short drive on the Taconic State
Parkway, just beyond the entrance
to Cedar Lane, tucked away on a hill
and nestled among the trees, you’ll
find your answer. Referred to affectionately by various staff members as
“Ossining’s Hidden Gem,” Sunshine
Children’s Home and Rehabilitation
Center provides 24-hour treatment for
medically complex children, newbornage 18, who require that long-term
residential care.
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Originally opened as St. Mary’s
Rehabilitation Center for Children, the
venue was bought by current owner
Ari Friedman in September 2009, who
rechristened it with its current name.
And it is truly a home in the fullest
sense of the word.
“We don’t look anything like a hospital, we don’t want to look anything like
a hospital,” says Administrator and Director Linda Mosiello, who states that
the goal of the organization is to keep
each resident happy, and with a smile
on their face. “Some of [these kids]
have life-limiting diagnoses. So, the
idea is to create quality for their time
of life, however long that may be.”
And they do that by normalizing the
environment in the best way they can.
“We create a typical day in the life of a
child,” continues Mosiello, citing that
all the kids are in school programs as
soon as the day begins. Operated in
conjunction with Northern Westchester BOCES–with which Sunshine has
held a partnership since 2011–these
programs are offered on three levels:
Elementary, Middle School, and High
School. Additionally, Sunshine runs
a preschool program (in a separate
building) for their younger residents.
Each program uses a combination
of special education professionals
and teaching staff, as well as occupational therapists and speech pathologists. Other therapists and nurses
are always available on-site, and may
sometimes sit in on classes, if needed,
for easy access to residents. But, other
than that, it’s “normalcy as best we
can do it, despite their
complexities,” explains
Mosiello. “Kids at
home don’t sit around
all day in beds, [and]
our kids don’t either.”
But, the good news
is that when the kids
are in bed, they’re in a
room custom-decorated just for them. Comments Mosiello, “[The
room] really is their
space. We make the
improvements that would bring a bit
more whimsy to their day.” With three
beds to a room, residents are divided
into three wings: Saplings, Wlllow, and
Cedar–“you can tell I’m into trees,”
Mosiello says with a laugh–and, for the
most part, boys are housed with boys
Linda Mosiello
(in Cedar) and girls are housed with
girls (in Willow). The exceptions? Toddlers (housed in Saplings) and siblings
live together, regardless of gender; the
former, because of their young age; the
latter, to keep that familial bond. (Of
note, Sunshine currently has five sets
of siblings in their facility).
Mosiello also stresses, on the
subject of making the space feel like
a home, the importance of keeping
the patients’ families involved in their
child’s daily activities. “This is their
home, too,” she continues, explaining
that all families have unrestricted visiting hours. “[Parents] do enjoy coming in and watching their child during
their school day. It’s very comforting
for them to see [the child] in such a
typical routine.”
Furthermore, she recognizes the
need for a family to know their child
is safe, and acknowledges the impact
that Sunshine, as a place of comfort,
may have on an entire family. “These
parents have been very traumatized
by what has happened [in terms of
their child’s diagnosis,” she says. “Our
goal is to create a seamless transition
for the families [into our facility]. This
place [is] not just for the child. It is for
the family to heal.”
And that “healing place” will hopefully get bigger soon, as Sunshine is
planning to expand their facility. The
venue has proposed construction of a
new building on site, which would add
approximately 127,000 square feet
to their current 19,000 square-foot
property. The expansion would also
create an additional 68 beds within the
facility, allowing capacity to increase
from 54 kids to 116.
“We desperately need this space
in order to improve the quality of
care and living for our children and
to make room for the overwhelming
number of children who need to be
here,” says Mosiello. “We have a long
waiting list right now, and in addition
“We have lovely student programs,” explains
Director of Social Work
Susan Pinckney. “[Sunshine] works with juniors
and seniors from local
high schools, including
Fordham Prep, Hackley,
and schools in Ossining
and Croton, who come to
do their [required] senior
community service hours.”
Pinckney notes these students work mainly in the
Therapeutic Play program,
which focuses on creating leisure-type
activities for the children. Additionally, college students come in for social
work internships, or to shadow a nurse
or therapist.
“And then we have our Community
Moms and retirees,” Pinckney continues. “[They] come in to be part of our
Cuddle Club and [volunteer to] rock a
baby, or to get down on a mat and play
with a child.”
Matt Smith Photo
to that waiting list, there are kids out
there every day struggling to survive.
I’m looking forward to being able to
meet the needs of these families who
are waiting.”
The expansion would also relieve
many staff members of various space
constraints. For one, as of this writing, the elementary school program is
held in the day room (where playtime
is held), and nurses and doctors have
makeshift offices in storage closets.
“When you have no space, you get
creative with how to use [what you
have],” comments Mosiello.
She notes, on that subject, that the
close proximity of the staff members
has created a significant eternal bond
between them. “We’ve created a community here, and we’re so small, that
it’s really very beautiful. All of our
staff, from housekeeping to physicians….[are] a family here.”
Volunteer Opportunities at Sunshine
On that note, if you’d like to do your
part and “commit to these kids” as
well, Sunshine has an array of various
volunteer opportunities, all available
to members of the local community.
“We work with [everyone] young to
old for our volunteer program,” says
Mosiello. “That’s what our kids love.”
“We’re an opportunity for education
and professional service in that way,”
states Mosiello. “And I hear all the
time that they always get more [back]
than they think they’re giving.”
Additional volunteer opportunities
include the Friendly Visitor program,
wherein volunteers can come in once a
week for a scheduled, one-to-one play
session with a resident; or a Special
Events volunteer, wherein students
assist and/or accompany staff members and children on various off-site
trips, special events, or the occasional
birthday celebration. Of note, the girls
of Sunshine have been giving back to
the community themselves: Sunshine
recently formed their own Girl Scout
Troop, within the Ossining Girl Scouts.
The high-spirited energy at Sunshine resonates with its supporters.
Mosiello notes that Friedman, who
has invested millions of dollars of his
own money to fund Sunshine’s overall
operation, has two critically ill children
himself. She states: “He understands
what that’s like. He sees it through the
eyes of these parents.” For better or
worse, perhaps that’s why the facility
works so well, as Friedman can relate
firsthand to “parents [who] have had
their entire world rocked when their
baby arrives early [or suffers traumatic
brain injury]. The goal is to create a
seamless transition for the families,”
focusing on peace, serenity and heal-
Matt Smith Photo
ing in a time of crisis. For this reason,
and to aid in this transition, Friedman
and Mosiello made sure their oasis was
encompassed in natural refuges.
Two favorites of Mosiello’s include
a pond, located just outside the main
building, and a porch, built in 2013,
just off one of the classrooms, both
installed to instill the feeling of home
for their inhabitants. “[Families] can
take a walk, relax, and feel like they’re
in a park,” says Mosiello. Additionally,
she states these outside spaces allow
the kids to enjoy a full sensory experience. “They love to feel the wind and
the air, and listen to the [water from
the] fountains.”
“It’s this kind of aesthetic that
speaks to the commitment of the
ownership of this organization,” adds
Mosiello. Again, she reiterates: “It
was to create something of beauty.
It’s not a business. It’s a home.” And,
due to the hard work and dedication
of Friedman, Mosiello, Pinckney, and
the tireless staff of teachers, doctors,
physicians, therapists, and nurses, it’s
undoubtedly, and aptly, a home filled
with Sunshine…each and every day.
Sunshine Children’s Home is located
at 15 Spring Valley Road in Ossining.
For more information, please visit
www.sunshinechildrenshome.org.
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“...All of our staff,
from housekeeping
to physicians…[are]
a family here.”
– Linda Mosiello
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Thanksgiving Traditions –
Traditional and Not so Traditional
By Heather Skolnick
enjoying some quality family
time. One option is to spend
Thanksgiving marks the
part of the day together,
beginning of the holiday
helping to provide a meal
season for many. Thanksgivfor others. Neighbor’s Link
ing triggers autumn images of
coordinates a food drive in
softly falling leaves and a feelanticipation of the holiday.
ing of chill in the air–a sure
Susan Aarhus spoke to me
sign of what’s to come weathabout what Neighbor’s Link
er-wise. It signals the beginprovides to the communing of the holiday shopping
nity. She shared that on the
season for those in retail with
actual day, they provide a
a daily countdown to Christfull Thanksgiving meal and a
mas or Hanukkah. And for
full bag of groceries to take
many, it evokes memories of
home. Area resident Nitasha
meals and unique traditions
Kumar said of her experithat encircle the meal. hese
Lisa McGowan’s two children, Lexie and Spencer, enjoying the Macy’s
ence volunteering with the
Thanksgiving traditions can
parade several years ago
Westchester Basket Brigade
be pretty wide and varied.
last year, “My son along with
on TV before indulging in their meal.
three other kids had so much
As a child, my Thanksgiving tradifun running around counting and settions were pretty straight forward–
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day
ting out the boxes. But what hit him
extended family came to eat. And eat
Parade is a popular tradition for some. most was when the head coordinator
we did. We enjoyed turkey with the
Chappaqua resident Lisa McGowan
talked to the group about the mission
standard carbohydrate-laden fixings,
has a deep rooted tradition of going
of the organization….bringing food to
and enough desserts to satisfy the
every year with her family that began
homeless. He then realized that there
sweet tooth of a small nation. The
when she was a child. She and her fam- are others who are not as fortunate
meal was not complete until we all
ily spend the night before in the city,
as we are.” What a wonderful way to
suffered from indigestion–all before
and begin heading to the festivities at
spend the day.
7 p.m. It was what we did before the
6:30am to secure their spot. She says
meal that was different. Each year, my
about the parade, “Now that my chilWhile many think of a nice home
father and I awoke earlier than most
dren are older, it’s no longer about the
cooked meal for Thanksgiving, another
on a holiday, put on sweats, and took
characters. The thing that is constant
option is dining out. While many
a short drive to a neighboring town.
no matter their age is that it’s about
restaurants are closed for the holiday,
We then participated in a local “Turkey being together, family and tradition–
some do remain open for those of us
Trot”–a five-mile run in an attempt to
rain or shine.” Lisa is dedicated to the
who are not so inclined to cook and
help offset the meal we’d be eating a
tradition, having gone in years when
many also provide catered take out
few hours later. That was our tradition. the weather was spring like as well as
options to eat in your own home.
rain and snow!
My husband’s family didn’t believe
The common theme threaded
in the “Turkey Trot”–instead, ThanksSignaling the official start of the
through all of these traditions can
giving was all about football. Neal, his holiday shopping season, Black Friday
clearly be identified as spending qualbrothers, cousins, dads and friends all
shopping has long been a tradition
ity time together as a family and/or
got together to play a serious game of
for some; short-lived deals often
with those who are most important to
touch football. The colder, wetter and
abound on that day with big box stores you. So whether you are a traditionalmuddier it was outside, the better the
opening early and staying open late.
ist in your Thanksgiving approach or
game. While their game would end
However, let’s not forget our local
not, remember that Thanksgiving is
before dinner, the trash talking around stores, many of whom offer great deals about being surrounded by those who
that game could last an entire year.
after Thanksgiving too! Our local
are important to you and appreciating
Area resident and brother Lyle said,
stores offer the convenience of holiday the moment.
““We would even keep track of records, shopping nearby without the hassle of
Heather Skolnick is a New Castle resifrom most touchdowns, consecutive
maddening crowds and you can often
dent along with her husband and three
games with a reception, best play, to
find wonderful Black Friday deals in
children. She works for a retailer
worst mistake, and most times ‘giving
town too.
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Volunteering is also a terrific way to
and begin watching the football games enjoy the spirit of Thanksgiving while
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complacency of the past will not
result in a better future for our
community.
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communication staple for the community. The
eNewsletter is emailed to residents every week.
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