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January 20-31, 2016 -- Volume 12
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Ammirati Coffee, Inc. to Expand Operations to Retail
BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN
Architect Herbert Feuerstein and Joseph Ammirati of
Ammirati Coffee, Inc. appeared
before the Village of Pelham
Board of Trustees at their meeting on Tuesday, January 5, seeking approval for a façade renovation at 109 Sixth Street with
appropriate signage.
“The Ammirati family has
been coffee wholesalers in our
community for many years,”
Mayor Michael Volpe noted.
“Now we want to restore
our retail component and add a
couple of windows to our Sixth
Street building with no change
in the footprint,” Feuerstein said.
“The idea is to evolve into
a coffee shop,” Ammirati added.
The Board approved Ammirati’s
request, 6-0.
Mayor Volpe reported that
some merchants have requested
lowering speed limits from 30 to
25 mph on Wolfs Lane and Fifth
Avenue, between Boulevard and
Lincoln Avenue. “There were also
two accidents down by the Picture House, as some motorists try
to speed through the light and get
around the bend,” he stated.
Resident Richard Veith
commented that speed limits
should also be lowered on Nyac
Avenue, “as drivers use the street
to circumvent Wolfs Lane.”
On another note, Trustee
Tim Cassidy predicted that certain items might become very
tight financially, stating that the
tax cap is .012%. “We received
a report from New York State
Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli.
The tax cap of .012% allows us to
raise the budget by [only] $12,000
and this does not include Statemandated Police and Fire pensions and health benefits.
“There is a Growth Factor
where we can add to the tax cap
with a carryover, but best case
scenario, we can only raise it to
$75,000, a tiny factor in our $14
million dollar budget,” Mayor
Volpe stressed.
During the meeting, Village of Pelham Police Department Detective John Hynes announced that he was recently
elected President of the Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association,
stating that he wants to build
meaningful dialogues with the
Board and Village residents.
Other discussions centered on pricing paving/milling
of Open Parking Lot 2; adopting 2015 Westchester County
Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
to expedite Federal grants; and
extending free parking from
5:00p.m. to 2:00a.m. in Municipal Lots 1, 3 and 7.
Joseph Ammirati of Ammirati Coffee, Inc.
NYC-Based Band with Pelham Roots to Celebrate Debut Album
with Release Party at The Picture House
BY ALYSSA HOLCOMB
For many, music is full
of movement, of emotion, of
resonance and clarity that
speaks to you on some level
or another. For Hawthorne,
that clarity lies in the joy it
brings its players – and with
their debut album on the horizon, that joy has taken a
new level.
The indie-folk quartet
is led by Pelham-native Nat
Osborn, also of Nat Osborn
Band. While Hawthorne has
lessened their ranks over the
years (there used to be seven
members of the band at one
point), the same “organic”
quality of their union has
helped solidify their sound.
“Hawthorne is like a
Aimee Bayles, Nat Osborn, Stu Mahan and Karna Ray
breeze,” said Osborn. “We
get along fantastically and
love making music with each
other.”
The quartet, featuring
Osborn and Aimee Bayles
(vocals), Stu Mahan (bass)
and Karna Ray (cello), plays a
musical mix of styles ranging
from indie-folk and Americana to country and “gypsy
jazz.” The group began the
recording process for their
self-titled debut album in
2011, but finalized the record
more recently.
“The process has been
a long one,” said Osborn.
“It’s been an experience of
growth and learning. We
first tried to cut a Hawthorne
album in 2011 in Stu’s family’s old wooden boat shop
in Maine. Those recordings,
like the sea-side boat shop,
had a lot of character but
ultimately we weren’t quite
good enough to grasp the
material in the way I wanted
at the time. We jumped back
into the process in 2013,
working with a brilliant producer and friend of mine
named Mike Haziza. We had
grown as immensely as individuals and as an ensemble
at that point (and since) and
were able to do the material
true justice. It also didn’t
hurt that we were working
with a phenomenal producer
in a world class studio.”
With the album release
on its way, the band will host
an album release party at
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January 20-31, 2016
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Dear Friends and Neighbors,
Thanks to your generous donations, the Pelham Manor Fire Department’s 2015 Holiday
Food and Toy Drive was a great success! Your generosity means that underprivileged families
throughout Westchester were able to better enjoy this holiday season.
Food and gifts were dropped off at the Hope Soup Kitchen in Mt. Vernon and the Maria
Fareri Children’s Hospital in Valhalla.
Thank you again for helping to make our community stronger and creating a magical holiday for the youngest and less fortunate among us.
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McClellan Sotheby’s International Realty honored its
top agents for their extraordinary sales achievements in
2015 at its first office meeting of the year. The firm, celebrating its 26th anniversary
under the ownership of Carol
Brown, Sona Davidian and
Mary Grimm, is Pelham’s oldest, largest and most successful real estate office. It is #1 in
Pelham for the 26th consecutive year, with a market share
of 47%, nearly triple its nearest competitor. The Company
is especially proud of the fact
that its total dollar volume of
sales in Pelham was greater
than all of the other Pelham
offices combined. The firm
also ranks 21st among the 609
member offices in the County
of Westchester, with only one
other independently owned
single office company having a
greater dollar volume.
The firm credits its success to the efforts of its 36
professional, dedicated and
hard working agents, several
of whom are life-long Pelham
residents. Ten members of the
firm had outstanding performances and were eligible for
the prestigious “President’s
Award”. Holly Mellstrom was
the top producer in the office
and the top producing agent in
the Town of Pelham for 2015,
setting a new record for dollar volume of real estate sales.
“Holly’s clients are thrilled
with her extraordinary negotiating skills, in-depth knowledge of the industry and sound
judgment,” commented Mary
Grimm. “We are very fortunate
to have her on our team.” Ellen
Hennessey was #2 in total dollar sales volume in the office.
“Ellen works very closely with
her clients and is known for
her dedication to their needs
and the extra effort she makes
to ensure that they become
part of the community. She receives many referrals from her
extensive network of satisfied
clients and customers.”
The agents who received
“President’s Awards” were
Caroline Baccellieri, Kristin
Bischof, Laura Clemente, Sona
Davidian, Geri Engstrom, Ellen
Hennessey, Holly Mellstrom,
Cari Mermelstein, Mary Michailoff, and Mary Quintin.
Multi-million dollar awards
were given to Colleen Gallivan,
Jen Gilchrist, Loretta Illustrato, Peggy Nicholson, Susan
Reddy and Susan Reische. Million dollar awards were given
to Betty Bucher, Maureen
Cross, Barbara McCann, Julia
Nelson, Camille Romita and
Alison Schair.
McClellan Sotheby’s International Realty continues
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recognized worldwide. “Our
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Brown. “We are proud that we
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and we are anticipating another successful year,” commented Sona Davidian.
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NYC-Based Band with Pelham Roots to Celebrate
Debut Album at The Picture House
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The Picture House Regional
Film Center (TPH).
“I couldn’t be more excited about this record and I can’t
wait to have this music out in
the world,” said Osborn. “I feel
deeply proud of this work and
blown away by the amount of
passion that some incredibly
talented people have poured
into this album. It’s also been
such a long process that having this out will be a serious
release for all of us.”
Osborn describes the
band’s music with a poetic
nature, citing a show from
the quartet as being a way to
slow down time.
“I want an hour with this
band to feel like five or more,”
said Osborn. “I want time to
slow down- for the audience
in the same way it does for us.
A four-minute song with this
band often takes me on a journey that feels removed from
time in the way it moves on
a clock face. Those nanoseconds become seconds, those
minutes become intangibly
longer. Some music raises
your heartbeat and moves
your limbs. Some music puts
you in your head. Hawthorne,
to me, is music of the heart.
I want the heartbeat to slow.
To feel nostalgia and to feel
connected not only to us but
to something deeply imbedded in themselves. It’s why I
like intimate spaces with this
band. We’re able to reach a
deep level of connection to
each other, with everyone in
the room and to the music
itself.”
For more information
on Hawthorne, visit their
Facebook page at www.facebook.com/HawthorneMusic.
For ticket information for
the album release party, visit
www.thepicturehouse.org.
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Pelham Music Festival Invites
Young Artists to Participate in
Annual Creative “Team Sport”
The Festival is held at the
Pelham Country Club and offers students ages 8-18 the opportunity to perform for family, friends, and music lovers
of all ages – as well as expand
their own personal experiences in a professional performance setting. The average
number of participants is 250.
So far this year’s registration
number is around 230. There
are 122 “performances” of solo,
duet and ensemble on Festival
day this year.
“[What I am most looking
forward to is,] as always, seeing
the growth and improvement
of the kids who do this regularly, and being surprised at
the level of talent in this community,” said Simpson.
Apart from other activities that children can participate in, Simpson attributes the
Festival and its creative background to having equal ability
to help build valuable skills in
its young participants.
“Unlike many other endeavors, mastering a musical
instrument requires years of
practice, much of it alone,”
said Simpson. “Participating
BY ALYSSA HOLCOMB
Since its founding in
2003, the Pelham Music Festival has created a space for
young performers and patrons
of all ages to engage and enjoy in the intricate simplicity
of music. This year, the thirteenth edition of this annual
event is aiming to be just as
rewarding for the participants
and audiences alike.
Instrumental or vocal,
solo or ensemble, or just about
anything in between, the Festival “celebrate[s] Pelham’s
young musicians by offering
them opportunities to perform in the community,” as the
official website boasts. Sheila
Simpson, who has served as a
board member for three years,
continues to find each year’s
event just as rewarding.
“[What I find most rewarding about the Festival is]
the performers’ excitement
and enthusiasm for being part
of such a amazing event,” said
Simpson. “…They’re part of
something spectacular, created to honor and foster their
love of music.”
in team sports is often much
more attractive to a kid - teammates encourage each other
and don’t want to let the team
down. I think in some way
the Festival becomes their
‘team.’ They’re part of a bigger picture. It’s something to
work toward every year. After
the Festival weekend my own
students start planning what
they’re going to play the next
year. It’s great motivation.”
Simpson hopes that artists and audiences alike leave
the Festival with pride in both
their performances and their
community.
“[After the Festival, I hope
that the performers take away] a
renewed love of music, pride in
their accomplishment, inspiration to continue studying music
and sharing it with others,” said
Simpson. “[I hope that guests
leave with] a big smile, pride in
their community, and knowing
that music is alive and well!”
The Pelham Music Festival will be held on Saturday,
January 23 at the Pelham
Country Club. For more information, visit http://www.pelhammusicfestival.org.
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Pelham for 2015
Holly Mellstrom, a
broker with McClellan Sotheby’s International Realty, was the #1 real estate
agent in Pelham in 2015,
outselling her nearest
competitor by almost double the dollar volume. In
2014 her dollar volume set
a record for brokered real
estate sales in Pelham and
this year she has broken
her own record. She has
been the most successful agent in Pelham for
4 out of the past 5 years,
which is an extraordinary
achievement.
Holly began her remarkable career in real
estate 16 years ago and immediately excelled. She
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ing from Washington University and worked for many
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Her substantial background
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Ongoing
On Thursday, January 21
at 7:30pm, The Bartow-Pell
Mansion Museum, 895 Shore
Road, Bronx, presents Lorella Brocklesby, lecturing
on “American Artists in London: Scandals Galore.” Registration is required, call 718885-1461 or info@bpmm.org,
cost is $10. The Urban Park
Ranger hike takes place on
Sunday, January 24 at 1pm
and is free. On January 24
at 4:30pm, the BPMM teams
up with Four Ways Books to
present “Poetry in the Parlor”, cost is $10 and registration is required.
Pelham Recreation offers Piano and Guitar Lessons, Saturdays 10-11am for children
6-12 who reside in Pelham.
Cost is $200 for 10 weeks.
StoryTime Plus, songs and
stories for pre-school children, in The Guild Room, 2
sessions 9:30am-10:15am and
10:30am – 11:15am on Tuesdays for 11 weeks, $55 per
family per session. And Theater Arts for children 6 and
over is also taught on Tuesdays. Ages 6-8 at 3:30pm and
age 9 and over at 4:30pm,
$140 for 10 weeks. Registration is required, contact Pelham Recreation at 738-0153
or www.pelhamrecreation.
com
Pelham Public Library, 530
Colonial Avenue, Pelham has
homework help for children
grades 1 through 8 every
Tuesday and Thursday when
school is in session. Storytime, for children up to 2
years takes place on Wednesdays from 10:30 to 11am.
Seating is limited to the first
40 arrivals, sign-in starts at
10:15.
Pelham Art Center, 155 Fifth
Ave, Pelham, group exhibit
“Insomnia” will open January
22 and run through March
26, 2016. The exhibit featuring artwork created during
bouts of insomnia is curated
by Alexi Rutsch Brock. For
additional information visit
pelhamartcenter.org
SOOP Theater winter 2016
SOOPERS Workshop for
grades K thru 2 production
of “101 Dalmatians” will
meet Wednesdays Jan. 6 thru
March 26 from 4:30 to 6pm
at The Manor Club, 1023 Esplanade, Pelham Manor. For
details and to register go to
SoopTheatre.org.
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The Pelham Art Center, 155
Fifth Avenue, Pelham, art in
the courtyard features: Legacy, Sculptures by Ivan Biro
and Derek Uhlman on display through March 30, 2016.
The Department of Public
Works advises all residents
that until January 31, 2016
Christmas Trees should be
placed curbside for proper
disposal.
JANUARY
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A talk and discussion about
Alexander Hamilton, political philosopher, continental
army officer, first Secretary
of the Treasury and now a
Broadway play, at St. Paul’s
Church, 897 S. Columbus Avenue, Mt. Vernon. The presentation is free and starts at
2pm. Call 667-4116 for more
information.
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Dr. Martin Luther King Commemoration Day is highlighted at St. Paul’s Church, 897 S.
Columbus Ave., Mt. Vernon
with a free lecture, exploring
the civil rights struggles and
triumphs of Dr. King, beginning at 1pm. Call 667-4116 for
more details.
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The New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd, the
Bronx, presents the first in
the Winter Lecture Series,
from 10am – 11:30am, on the
topic, “Modern Gardens:
The Essence of Nature.” Acclaimed botanist and landscape architect Ulif Nordfjel,
guest speaker, has created
new interest in Swedish garden design, combining clean
lines, native materials and
sustainable plantings. Tickets are required, call 718-8178700.
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The Pelham Art Center 155
Fifth Avenue, Pelham prepares for Mardi Gras with a
Family Carnival Mask-Making Workshop. The event
takes place from 2pm to
4pm. Registration is $55 and
a material fee of $15 for one
adult and one child. Additional children are $15 each.
Register at the Pelham Art
Center, 738-2525.
February
The New Rochelle Council
on the Arts is seeking musical groups to perform in its
www.thepelhampost.com
Summer Sounds Concert Series on Wednesday evenings
at the Hudson Bandshell in
New Rochelle. Submit a DVD
of recent performance, photograph and written background materials to the committee for review before Feb.
15. Summer Sounds Concert
Series c/o Billie Tucker, PO
Box 211, New Rochelle 10804.
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Opening Reception from
5pm to 8pm of “The Fanciful World” at the 7th Heaven
Design Party at Transform
Gallery, 200 Lexington Ave.,
NYC. For more information
visit transformgallery.com
or call the New Rochelle location, at 20 Jones Street, 914500-1000.
pieces written by students.
Tickets and additional information are available on-line
at www.thesymphonyofwestchester.org or call 654-4926.
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Town of Pelham Public Library, 530 Colonial Avenue,
will hold their second-Friday
Book Club at 10:30 in the Library’s Program Room. The
book for discussion is “Sea
of Poppies” by Amitav Ghosh.
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Relay for Life, for the American Cancer Society, hosts
their Kickoff Party at Rockwells, 105 Wolfs Lane at 7pm.
To RSVP or for more information contact Katie DiVenuto at 397-8865 or katie.divenuto@cancer.org.
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Pelham Business Club invites Pelham businesses and
residents to “Meet the Trio”.
A town-wide open meeting
with Pelham Supervisor, Peter DiPaolo, Village of Pelham Mayor, Michael Volpe
and Village of Pelham Manor
Mayor, Jennifer Monachino
Lapey from 6pm to 8pm at
the Daronco Town House on
Fifth Avenue.
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International Guitar Night
takes place at 3pm in the
Classroom Building, Room
200 on the Valhalla campus
at Westchester Community
College, 75 Grasslands Road
Valhalla. Founder Brian Gore
is joined by three of Europe’s
acoustic guitarists: Gypsy
Jazz legend Lulo Reionhardt,
contemporary
finger-style
innovator Mike Dawes and
multi-genre showman Andre Krengel. Tickets can be
purchased at sunywcc.edu/
SmartArts, or at the door
prior to the performance.
For additional information
call 606-6262.
A presentation at St. Paul’s
Church, 897 S. Columbus
Avenue, Mt. Vernon, about
an African American Family, Benjamin and Rebecca
Turner, former slaves and
one-time parishioners who
lived near St. Paul’s for three
generations. The program
starts at 7pm and is free. Additional information is available at 667-4116.
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Chinese New Year is celebrated at the Pelham Art Center,
155 Fifth Avenue, Pelham. A
traditional Lion Dance and
free hands on art workshops
from 2pm to 4 pm, marking
the start of the Lunar year of
the Monkey.
Teatown’s Hudson River EagleFest will be held at Westchester Croton Point Park
in Croton-On-Hudson from
9am to 4pm. The event will
feature educational opportunities with eagles and other
birds, a bird walk, children’s
activities, food by RiverMarket Bar & Kitchen and live
music in heated tents. For
tickets visit www.teatown.
org.
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The winner of the Symphony of Westchester’s Young
Artist competition will be
announced at its Family
Concert on Sunday, Feb. 7,
2016 at 3pm at Iona College’s
Christopher J. Murphy Auditorium, 715 North Avenue,
New Rochelle. The concert
is suitable for ages 4 and
over, ticket prices are $15
general admission and $5 for
all students. In addition to a
performance by the winner,
the Symphony will perform
On Friday, January 29 at 8pm The Pelham Picture House, 157 Wolfs Lane, Pelham, features Nat Osborn’s Indie- Folk
Band “Hawthorne.” Pelham native Nat Osborn and his quartet celebrate the release of their debut album with a live
performance that begins a local tour with appearances in NYC and Pennsylvania. Tickets are available at www.thepicturehouse.org or at the box office.
At The New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx, will exhibit January 23 through February 21 -- “Discover
the Curative Bounty of Tropical Rain Forests” in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory of plants, exploring the medicinal qualities of some of the most important plants in the permanent collection. For tickets and information call 718-817-8700.
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McClellan Sotheby’s International Realty recently announced that Annette Triano is joining the firm as a Licensed
Real Estate Salesperson.
Annette and her husband, Jim, moved to City Island from
the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania, where she had been a
licensed real estate salesperson since 1990 and a co-owner of a
large construction firm. Her background in real estate and construction enables her to offer her clients a unique and broad perspective. She believes that if you can’t find the perfect home, you
can create it! Annette has loved living on the Island and plans on
focusing her real estate career on listing and selling properties
there. She was initially attracted to McClellan Sotheby’s International Realty because of their ties to the island and through their
representation of the new condo complex “On the Sound”. But
she also plans to expand her real estate career into the nearby
towns and communities in Westchester.
“We are thrilled that Annette has chosen to join our firm.
Annette Triano
She is very outgoing, enthusiastic and passionate about real estate and her clients will love working with her,” commented Sona Davidian, owner/broker.
Everyone at McClellan Sotheby’s International Realty looks forward to having Annette on
their team and expanding their coverage on City Island and helping her establish her real estate
practice there and in Westchester.
Annette can be reached on her cell at 570 994-4051 or on email at annettetriano@gmail.com
or at the offices of McClellan Sotheby’s International Realty, (914) 738-5150.
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January 20-31, 2016
BRATING
LE
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The Pelham Civic Association, founded in 1939, is one of New York State’s most active charitable, volunteer organizations,
assisting the youth, financially needy, physically and mentally challenged, and senior citizens of Pelham. We promote civic-minded involvement
by our members, encouraging community spirit and pride, and offer service, advice and support for a variety of community programs.
Summer Olympics Every June we run a highly
Help a Child, Change a Life Program assists students from financially
popular outdoor “Sports Day” for all Pelham kids,
grades K through 5 at Glover Field. It’s a day of
fun events, free T-shirts, medals, photos, food and
refreshments.
struggling families by providing them with learning tools, skill enrichment
and social support programs. This promotes student participation in
organized instructional activities with a focus on improving personal and
skill development to achieve scholastic excellence.
Memorial Day Parade Each year we sponsor the
U.S. Servicemen and Women to participate in our
parade, with transportation, breakfast and lunch.
Good Neighbor Program We deliver Thanksgiving
and Christmas dinners to more than 100 area
families as well as holiday presents to more than
150 Pelham children. Throughout the entire year, we quietly provide advice,
support, and economic assistance to individuals and families with
economic hardship.
Benefit Golf Outing Every year in late June we run our popular summer
fundraiser – The Good Neighbor Benefit Golf Outing, with all the proceeds
going to our Good Neighbor Program.
Supporting the Mentally & Physically Challenged Special Needs
We helped create the Danny Fund, and support programs such as
Cerebral Palsy of Westchester and the NY Raptors special needs
hockey team.
Scholarship Awards Each school year, five
Pelham Civic Association awards – value of
$13,000 – go to students from Pelham who
demonstrate civic leadership, volunteerism
and charitable support.
gala raises funds for our programs, projects and events, as well as honoring
exemplary community volunteers as Persons of the Year.
Support of Community Programs For the past 25 years, over
$2 million has been contributed by our organization and members, through
the support and co-sponsorship of many other organizations’ worthwhile
programs and community activities, projects, causes and events, such as…
P.A.C.T
(Parents & Community Together)
D.A.R.E (Drug Abuse Resistance
Education)
The Danny Fund
Rotary Club of the Pelhams
Pelham School Volunteers
Pelham Athletic Booster Club
Pelham Little League
PMHS Sock n Buskin Theater
Pelham’s Children Theater
Pelham Music Festival
Pelham Auditorium
Glover Field Lights
Fathers’ Forum
Pelham Special Olympics
ALS Foundation
Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital
American Cancer Society
Cerebral Palsy of Westchester
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
NY Raptors Special Needs
Hockey Program
The Ladies of Charity
Soup Kitchens
YMCA’s
Boys & Girls Clubs
OLPH – Mass for the Sick
Huguenot Church Youth Mission
U.S. Army Field Band
Biltmore Fire Victims
Pelham Families of 9/11
Heart Song for Autism
American Liver Foundation
United Way of Pelham
V.F.W.
Knights of Columbus
The Ladies of Charity
Pelham Street Fair
Pelham Chamber of Commerce
Pelham Business Club
Pelham Civic Association Past 25 Years Expenditures of Over $2 Million
Career Workshops Organized breakout
sessions and workshops run by professionals from the community,
providing PMHS students with real life work education and experience.
Programs for the Seniors We provide continued support for the senior
citizens with health and finance seminars, and other educational and
fun programs.
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PACT Coalition Announces December Heart of Pelham PACT
(HOPP) Award Recipients
Pelham Memorial High
School senior Clara Choate
and junior Gregory Gordon
were honored with the December Heart of Pelham PACT
(HOPP) Award. Through the
HOPP Award, PACT is seeking
to acknowledge those sometimes quiet achievements and
contributions of students that
may not ordinarily be recognized. The December HOPP
Award is sponsored by the Junior League of Pelham.
Clara Choate is recognized for her strength of character and actions as a community role model. Clara has
played an active role in organizations that contribute so
much to Pelham, including the
Girl Scouts, the High School
Peer Leadership program, and
the Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum. Clara has been a strong
and steady leader, advocating
gender equality and fairness
for all, and modeling good decision making in her own life.
Gregory Gordon is another student who leads by
example. Gregory motivates
other youth to get involved in
community activities and to
accomplish great things. He is
known as someone who hon-
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ors his commitments in all
areas, and who goes the extra
mile for his fellow students.
Gregory is recognized for his
compassion,
determination
and support for others.
The HOPP Award recognizes young people for
demonstrating
outstanding
personal qualities, making
healthy choices and serving
as a positive influence on their
peers through their actions
and words. The award will is
on a monthly basis during the
school year and nominations
will be considered on a rolling basis. Confidential nominations can be made by any
adult who has knowledge of
the nominee online at www.
pelhampact.org by the 1st of
every month. A nominee must
be in high school and a Pelham
resident.
PACT is a community
coalition encouraging youth
to make healthy, safe and substance-free choices. Find out
more by visiting our website at
www.pelhampact.org and like
us on Facebook.
Photos supplied by PACT
and taken by Deborah Karson.
Gregory Gordon
Clara Choate
BroadwayCon brings stars to forefront of fandemonium
BY ALYSSA HOLCOMB
There’s no shortage of
theatre in New York, ranging
from on and off Broadway to
everything in between. There’s
also no shortage of fans that
frequent venue seats and online forums. With a new theatre enthusiast experience
coming to the city this month,
the company of stage door devotees has gained a new physical space to come together and
celebrate their favorite shows,
stars, and fellow fans.
BroadwayCon is “the
complete Broadway fan experience,” highlighting panels, performances and interactions
between the fans and their favorite personalities and people
in the industry. The weekendlong event is the first of its kind
for theatre aficionados, but
one of many Cons created and
run by a veteran of the wide
world of fandoms.
Melissa Anelli, along with
her business partner Stepha-
nie Dornhelm, have created
fan conventions of varying
focuses for over eight years.
Upon realizing that such an
event for Broadway fans had
not yet been organized, they
jumped at the chance to do it
themselves.
“We want to make sure
the event is, above all, a wonderland of content and community,” said Anelli. “A fan
should walk in and feel like
they always have something
amazing to do and are engag-
ing with other fans, performers, creators, and fellow enthusiasts the entire time.”
The line-up of guests for
the event is long and lauded,
from the creator and stars of
the Broadway juggernaut Hamilton to theatre historians and
critics from a variety of outlets.
“The guests who have
been joining our lineup have
been nothing but enthusiastic
about the unique experience
we are creating for Broadway
fans,” said Anelli. “We’re help-
ing the preparation process by
making sure they know what
to expect, and continuing to
show people what a convention
actually is. It’s a new event for
the theatrical community, but
everyone seems to be ready.”
In comparison to the previous events that Anelli has
helped run, she is ready to take
her convention wisdom with
her when the curtain rises on
this new proverbial production.
“…The logistics are differ-
ent but we know how to do this
by now,” said Anelli. “In addition for planning how the actual thing will work, we try to
think of every single problem
in advance and make a contingency plan. It’s an enormous
undertaking and not for the
lighthearted! But we love it.”
With Dornhelm and cocreator and actor Anthony
Rapp (RENT, If/Then) alongside her in the creation of this
event, Anelli is looking forward
to sharing a new experience in
a format she knows well.
“[I’m most looking forward to] being in the room as
Broadway fans discover what
we’ve been experiencing at conventions since our first one in
2009. There’s nothing like it.”
And what souveniers
(physical or not) would she like
fans to leave with?
“New friends, new memories, and the desire to come
back next year!”
BroadwayCon will be held
January 22-24 at the New York
Hilton Midtown. For more information on the event, visit
broadwaycon.com.
Shoreline
Entertainment
Editor Alyssa
Holcomb, graduate of the University of Florida, where she
majored in Telecommunication
Management and minored in
Theatre. To reach Ms. Holcomb,
email: alyssa93@gmail.com
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Rotary Club Celebrates a Banner Year
of Community Volunteerism
Since 1947, the Pelham community has had the proud privilege
of its own local Rotary Club - one
of the world’s most prestigious international, volunteer-charitable
organizations. With a theme line
“Service Above Self”, the year 2015
was a year of many accomplishments for the Rotary Club of the
Pelhams as it continued its legacy
of active volunteerism… both locally and globally. Through the volunteer efforts of its members, the
Pelham Rotary has had a tremendous impact on the lives of many,
particularly families and children.
This has had a direct effect on its
membership roster, as it continues
to grow and will welcome interested new members in 2016.
A few of Pelham Rotary’s successful local 2015 programs, projects and events included: ]
• Awarded a $10,000 Scholarship
to PMHS Senior Jordan Salama
at Graduation
• Honored two high school scholars monthly
•Raised $35,000 at Tastings
fundraiser to provide life saving medical help for children
brought to the U.S. from foreign
Rotary Club of the Pelhams January 2016 Meeting at Bistro Rollin
countries or treated in their
own countries, as well as local
children in need. The DeCicco
Family and Village of Pelham
Det. John Hynes were honored
at the 2015 Tastings in October.
• Donated $1,250 each to the soup
kitchens of HOPE Community
Services in New Rochelle and
Community Services Associates in Mount Vernon
• Donated $500 to Montefiore
New Rochelle Hospital’s Coat
Drive for children
• Bell ringing in Pelham and collected over $2,000 for the Salvation Army
• Trained over 37 members of the
community in CPR at free session in Town House
Through its annual Tastings
Event each Fall, The Rotary Club of
the Pelhams raises funds to cover
the costs of providing life-saving
Collecting funds for the Salvation Army - Rotarians helped by students
medical intervention for children
in developing countries - this year
in Kosovo, Uganda and El Salvador
- and also helps local children in
need. Whether the Rotary Club of
the Pelhams finds a local family to
host a child from afar who needs
life-saving surgery, supports a medical mission abroad, or looks no further than their own neighborhoods
to help provide the essentials to the
smallest ones, the Rotary Club of
the Pelhams is doing what it does
best: enhances the lives of members of their community, and beyond.
According to Pelham Rotary
President Bob Rendon, “Our organization is comprised of wonderful individuals who volunteer their
time and talent for the good of the
community. Their families also often join us in special projects.”
Betty Bucher, Past-President,
and current Chairman of the annual Tastings Committee added,
“We all have a common goal: to help
where help is needed, and to enjoy a
camaraderie on all of our volunteer
committees.”
Email BRendon@prg.com
for more about the Rotary Club
of the Pelhams, and visit pelhamrotary.com. Weekly meetings are
held at Bistro Rollin on 5th Avenue,
every Wednesday at 12:15pm.
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Students Sought for the Second
Annual Westchester Smart Mobile
App Development Bowl
BY CLAUDIA LUTZKY
January 12, 2016 -- PROPERTY DAMAGE
Police were dispatched to a Pelhamdale Avenue location on report that
a tree had fallen and was possibly lying across the street. Police noted
that a free had fallen through the garage. It was severely damaged as was
the car inside. The Department of Public Works were informed of the
obstructed road. The homeowner was advised to call a professional tree
removal service.
January 10, 2016 -- PROPERTY DAMAGE
Police were dispatched to a Sixth Street location upon the report of
a damaged motor vehicle due to a fallen tree branch. When they arrived, Police did observe heavy damage throughout the vehicle. The tree
branch fell from a neighboring property in the rear of the incident location. Both homeowners were unable to determine the ownership of the
tree due to a discrepancy with the property line.
January 10, 2016 -- PROPERTY DAMAGE
The police were dispatched to a Nyac Avenue location on a report that
a tree had fallen on the house and an occupant was trapped. Police entered the home and helped the trapped occupant. All occupants from
the residence were escorted from the scene. Pelham Fire Department
taped off the residence and Con Edison was alerted. Several automobiles were also destroyed.
January 10, 2016 -- SUSPICIOUS INTENT
A Pelham resident on Seventh Avenue at Sixth Street called to report
a male who appeared to be intoxicated attempting to get into several
parked cars. Police arrived and sent the gentlemen on and took his car
keys for safekeeping.
January 10, 2016 -- HARASSMENT
A bartender at a restaurant on Wolfs Lane reported that she was being
harassed by a patron. After complaining to the manager, she went to
the kitchen area and the customer followed her. Then he yelled at her
and she claims he held her by the throat. The employee thought that
the incident may have been caught on camera. Police are investigating.
January 6, 2016 -- FRAUD
The town clerk reported two unauthorized checking transactions. Fraud
transactions occurred on 11/18/15 with $122.76 payable to Time Warner
and a second transaction on 11/25/15 with a check being issued in the
amount of $1570. The clerk stated that the second check was still in her
possession so it must have been a copy. Time Warner will be served a
subpoena for information pertaining to payment to a customer account.
January 6, 2016 -- ASSISTANCE
A call was received from a resident on Storer Avenue that fireworks
were going off at that location. Units were dispatched and found fireworks in the middle of the street.
January 4, 2016 -- ASSISTANCE
Units were dispatched to the train station on the report of a woman
having trouble breathing. Officers met with the train and assisted the
passenger who stated that she was having trouble breathing since she
got on in Stamford. The woman was administered oxygen and the ambulance on the scene transported her to Lawrence Hospital.
January 1, 2016 -- SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE
At a Sixth Street watering hole a complaint was made of criminal mischief to a vehicle by an employee. The victim, the employee, stated that
her vehicle was damaged by a suspect who had made advances to her
which she spurned. The victim left the establishment in an effort to get
away from the suspect but later learned that her vehicle’s tires had been
flattened and the antenna broken. Police were able to apprehend the
suspect. No charges were filed on the promise that the suspect never
enter the establishment again.
Put your skills to the test
and compete against the area’s
best young techies in the 2nd
Annual Westchester Smart
Mobile App Development
Bowl.
“We know Westchester has some of the brightest
young minds, and we want
to push them to even new
heights,” said County Executive Robert P. Astorino. “Last
year’s competition was phenomenal, with more than
150 students competing from
across the tri-state area. I
can’t wait to see what they
come up with this year.”
Cash prizes, paid internships and a collection of hightech gear are all up for grabs
for the winners.
This year the contest – a
partnership between Westchester County and Pace University’s Seidenberg School of
Computer Science and Information Systems – challenges
students to put themselves
on the “MAAP” by creating
“Mobile Apps for Aging Populations.” Specifically, apps are
being sought that improve an
aspect of daily life for people
ages 65 and older, especially
in areas where their
needs are neglected
or underserved.
According
to the United Nations, more than
21 percent of the
global population
will be 65 or older
by 2050, compared
to 11.7 percent in
2013. This means
that our economies
and societies must
adapt to the needs
of the aging population. The hope is County Executive Robert P. Astorino
that the contest will
empower both generations to pep rally at the Westchester
become productive and thrivCounty Center this winter.
ing members of their commuGuidance and support will be
nities and economies.
made available throughout
Students must compete the competition by Pace Uniin teams (2 person minimum). versity, including free techMore than one team from the nical resources, instructions
same school is permitted. Stuand workshops.
dents may form and register
In the spring, a
independent teams without
panel of expert judges will
school affiliation. Students score and determine the top
can also register as individumobile apps. Winners will be
als, and Pace will assist them announced and prizes will be
in forming a team.
awarded during an event at
Once registered, teams
Pace University’s Pleasantville
will be notified of important
Campus.
dates, including a kick-off
Last year’s challenge at-
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tracted more than 150 students from high schools and
colleges across the tri-state
area. The focus last year was
on creating apps for Alzheimer’s and Dementia patients.
“Pace is proud to once
again partner with Westchester County to mobilize high
school and college students
to help aging populations
with technology and help
prepare the next generation
of technology leaders and innovators,” said Jonathan Hill,
Interim Dean of Pace’s Seidenberg School of Computer
Science and Information Systems.
To learn more about
sponsorship
opportunities
for the Mobile App Development Bowl, contact Deth Sao
at dsao@pace.edu or (914) 7733706.
Registration is requested
by Friday, February 12. To register, visit http://www.pace.
edu/seidenberg/mobile-appdevelopment-bowl-2016-challenge/registration (http://bit.
ly/appbowl) or email MobileAppContest@pace.edu with
questions. There is no entry
fee.
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Community Housing Innovations Launches Initiative
to Help Homeless Families Westchester County
In an effort to address the
growing problem of homelessness among New York families, Community Housing Innovations (CHI) has launched
the Fresh Start program. This
initiative allows the public to
directly purchase Bed Bath &
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outside of New York City, including Westchester County,
where CHI operates 80 emergency housing apartments in
Mount Vernon.
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Hudson Chorale Opens its
6th Season
Hudson Chorale, Westchester’s largest chorus, will begin its
6th season on January 24, 2016
with a program that will musically transport its audience to the
great cathedrals of France and to
the temple in the Jewish Quarter
of Paris. All this without having
to endure airport traffic and tourists with smart phones and selfie
sticks.
The program consists of
20th century works by French
composers who have all achieved
international recognition: Requiem by Maurice Duruflé, Four
Motets by Francis Poulenc, O
Sacrum Convivium by Olivier
Messiaen, and Deux Mélodies Hébraïques by Maurice Ravel, which
draws on Aramaic text from the
Kaddish (Jewish prayer book for
mourning rituals) and traditional
Yiddish verse. New Music Director, Ira Spaulding, will be the soloist for Deux Mélodies Hébraïques
which he will perform in their
original languages. Music lovers can re-visit the works of “old
friends” while meeting interesting and engaging “new friends” at
the same time.
This is the first concert to be
conducted by Ira Spaulding who
brings an astonishing depth and
breadth of training and choral
experience to his new role with
Hudson Chorale. He has enjoyed
a multi-faceted career spanning more than 35 years which
include teaching, conducting,
giving choral masterclasses, and
performing as soloist in concerts
and recitals around the globe. He
is currently a Professor of Vocal
and Choral Music at City College
of New York.
The concert will feature the
80-voice Hudson Chorale and organ accompaniment by master
keyboardist, David Baranowski,
who has earned a reputation
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best, families face the bleak
prospect of spending the joyous holiday season alone with
strangers. Finding an affordable, permanent home takes
an average of four months.
Since most people are in emergency housing due to eviction or foreclosure, they often
have very little to their names.
While counties provide the
bare essentials—beds, a dining
table, a couch—the gift cards
will allow the families to buy
linens, blankets, pillows and
housewares that turn a house
or apartment into a home.
Community Housing Innovations, Inc. provides the
housing and human services
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moderate-income
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from Bach to the Beatles.
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January 24, 2016 at the White
Plains Presbyterian Church, 39
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to purchase household items
when they enter permanent
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spend the holidays in a homeless shelter, yet thousands of
low-income New York individuals and families find themselves in that situation,” said
Alexander Roberts, Executive
Director of CHI. “Our goal is to
provide a $100 gift card to each
family when they find permanent housing, but the public
may donate whatever amount
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CHI provides housing for
one thousand homeless people—primarily single mothers
and children—each night in
shelters and emergency apartments throughout the state.
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Past
present
Pelham’s
&
Past: Pelhamwood Clock Tower was built to aid in
the sale of building lots! (left) and present (right),
Pelhamwood developed by Clifford Benedict Harmon.
Photographs provided by
Scott Stiefvater of Stiefvater Real Estate
YOU’RE INVITED
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