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WESTCHESTER’S OLDEST AND MOST RESPECTED NEWSPAPERS
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vol 106 Number 47 www.risingmediaGroup.com Friday, November 25, 2011
The Holidays are Here! Jeff Bridges Tours Greyston
Cross County Merry & Bright
L to r: Greyston member Bruce B. Maitri, Director of Pathmaking Dail Moses-Taylor,
Jeff Bridges and Greyston Founder Bernie Glassman
Activist and Academy Award-winning actor with Bridges brought him to Greyston.
Jeff Bridges took a tour of the Greyston Foun- Bridges has been a student of Glassman’s
The Grinch leading the holiday singers at Cross County Shopping Center’s tree lighting
dation last week. The tour was led by Greyston for more than 10 years. He is an active sup-
The Cross County Shopping Center kicked More than 1,000 shoppers and families gath- Founder and world-renowned Zen Buddhist porter of Glassman’s other organization, Zen
off the holiday season with its annual tree lighting. ered near Santa’s workshop for the tree lighting, teacher Bernie Glassman, whose friendship Continued on Page 7
The outdoor mall recently completed its $300 mil- with the Grinch leading with songs and dances get-
lion makeover and is ready for the holiday season. ting everyone ready for the holiday season.
New Car Wash Gives Cars, and
Stew Leonard’s Hosts Their Owners, the Star Treatment
32 Annual Turkey Brigade River Rd. in Yonkers, is giving cars, and their
owners, the star treatment.
The newly-branded car wash and 10-point
fast oil change service — operated under the
name Regency Auto Spa for nearly 30 years —
is now under new management. With a fresh
look and added enthusiasm, they have been
nonstop ever since their grand opening October
1. One noticeable addition to the Star Auto Spa
landscape is the 20- by 30-foot American Flag
waving atop a 100-foot high flagpole, arguably
the tallest in the area. The plaque, affixed at its
base, gives thanks to the James T. Blanchard
family who donated the “Stars and Stripes” in
honor of the men and women who have proudly
served in the armed forces.
“We’ve not only freshened up the place
with brighter colors and a crisper look,” said
General Manager Pete Ponga, “but we have also
improved our benefits and customer promo-
tions.” Star Auto Spa already offers soft-touch
Photo by Bayan Baker washing with 100 percent cloth, bio-degradable
products and uses well water. All customers are
L to r: Stew Leonard’s’ John Talente, Henry Gordon and the Stew Leonard’s Turkey given an Express Card which earns them a free
car wash after 12 and their ninth oil change,
which always includes a full car wash at no ad-
Stew Leonard’s continued its long-standing School, Little Sisters of the Poor of the Bronx,
ditional cost, will also be absolutely free. In the
tradition of giving thanks to the communities it Montessori School 31, Mount Carmel African
next few months, Star Auto Spa will include
serves with its 32nd Annual “Turkey Brigade” Methodist Episcopal Church of New Rochelle,
bumper-to-bumper detailing to their ever-grow-
last Thursday. Museum School 25, Paideia School 15, Rob-
ing list of services.
Across Westchester and Connecticut, 1,929 ert C. Dodson School, Roosevelt High School,
By olga luz Tirado Some of the new additions designed to en-
turkeys will be distributed to more than 100 Rosemarie Ann Siragusa School, Sacred Heart
Star Auto Spa, located at 999 Saw Mill Continued on Page 7
churches, civic groups, elderly housing, senior High School, School 22 PTA, School 23 PTA,
nutrition programs and schools to help provide Sinai Free Synagogue of Mt. Vernon, St. John’s
La Bella Havana
Thanksgiving day meals for families in need. Church of the Bronx, St. Joseph’s Medical Cen-
The Yonkers Stew Leonard’s will be do- ter, St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Tabernacle of
nating 360 turkeys to 39 Westchester organiza- Prayer Revival Center of Dobbs Ferry, Thomas
tions, many in Yonkers, including:
Abundant Life Church, Ames Early Child-
hood Center, Cedar Place School, Yonkers City
Cornell Academy, VIVE School/Yonkers Path-
ways to Success, Westchester Hills School,
Yonkers Middle-High School, Seventh Day
Reviewed by NY Times
Council, Community Memorial Baptist Church, Adventist Churst, Mahopac Middle School of Photo by Greg Baldwin
Elks Lodge # 707 of Yonkers and Mt. Vernon, Mahopac, Hillside Food Outreach of Yorktown,
Enrico Fermi School, Eugenio Maria de Hos- Fred’s Food Pantry of Montrose, Food Fight
tos School, Foxfire School, Greyston Founda- for Vets of Verplanck and Youth Bureau Food
tion, HOPE Community Services of New Ro- Drive of Peekskill.
chelle, Institutional AME Zion, Kahlil Gibran
La Bella Havana owners Jay Adolphus (left) and Frankie Goris
By Andrew Tobia to compliment everything from the fried plan-
One of Yonkers’ favorite new restaurants, tain strips and garlic-bean dip complimentary
La Bella Havana (formerly Belle Havana), a Cu- to every table, to the picadillo and paella, to the
ban restaurant located at 35 Main St. in Down- burgers and salads and, finally, to several of the
town Yonkers, was recently visited and reviewed desserts.
by Emily DeNitto of the New York Times. DeNitto reveled in the décor, including the,
DeNitto’s article, “Cuban Food, Authentic “thatched ‘roof’ and bamboo siding,” of the bar,
and Light,” appeared in the Westchester Din- the large windows overlooking the street and the,
ing section of the Times on Sunday, October 30 “walls painted to look like peeling plaster over
— a mere six months after La Belle Havana’s
Wishing all of our readers a happy
brick,” concluding that it all comes together to
opening. And she had nothing but good things create a great tropical feel.
and safe Thanksgiving. Please
to say! On its four-point scale (Don’t Bother, O.K.,
She starts by saying, “…the simple but Worth It, Don’t Miss), the notoriously finicky
remember and try to help those less strong menu offers a range of nicely executed
offerings.” As somebody who could easily spend
New York Times gave La Bella Havana the sec-
ond highest rating of “Worth It.” Owners Jay
fortunate this Holiday Season. an hour or more reading restaurants’ menus, de-
bating what of the many dozens of items to get,
Adolphus and Frankie Goris have a lot to be
proud of; though only six months old, La Bella
I really appreciate a simple menu. She goes on Havana has a long future ahead of it.
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Yonkers Vets Share Thanksgiving Who Will Be Mayor Spano’s
Dinner with St. Peter’s Students Key Policy Advisors?
Photo by Greg Baldwin
St. Peter’s school students and staff in front of the Thanksgiving feast
they prepared for Yonkers Veterans
Photo by Greg Baldwin
Who will serve in Mayor-Elect Mike Spano’s administration as Deputy Mayor,
replacing Bill Regan (left) and Chief of Staff Lisa Mrijaj
By Dan Murphy Commissioner and Police Commissioner from
As the Mayor-Elect Mike Spano Transi- within both departments. Several candidates
tion Team begins its work, with Chairman John are rumored to be in the running to be the next
Spano sifting through hundreds of submitted heads of Yonkers Bravest and Yonkers Finest,
resumes, the focus will soon turn to who will including current and retired officers from both
be the inner circle of Spano’s administration at departments.
City Hall. While every position is important, The Spano Transition Team announced the
four of the bigger appointments will be Deputy complete list of its members last week, listed
Mayor, Chief of Staff, Police Commissioner below. Spano said that anyone serving on these
and Fire Commissioner. committees will not be considered for a posi-
The next Deputy Mayor — to succeed tion in City Hall.
outgoing Deputy Mayor Bill Regan — will The members of the Transition Team will
have to be a professional manager who can meet with current City Hall staff during the
St. Peter’s students, dressed in their Thanksgivign costumes, work with the City Council and unions. They coming weeks in an effort to be able to rec-
with Yonkers Veterans who were honored for their service
will have to be loyal and have a strong working ommend organizational and policy changes so
St. Peter’s School celebrated Thanksgiving St. Peter’s is celebrating its 100th anniver- relationship with Spano. that Spano can hit the ground running when he
a little early this year with a thank you to local sary of Catholic education this year. Many St. The next Chief of Staff — to succeed out- is sworn in on January 1, according to a press
Yonkers Veterans for their service to our coun- Peter’s alumni are veterans. going Chief of Staff Lisa Mrijaj — will also release from the team.
try. Last week, Yonkers Veterans joined with St. For more information, visit www.StPeter have to have a close relationship with the May- “This will be a bipartisan team with both
Peter’s students to share a traditional Thanks- sNY.com. or and be able to coordinate efforts with the government and community expertise,” said
giving Dinner. state delegation and the governor in order to Spano. “We want to include a variety of view-
Yonkers DWBID Tree
push through Spano’s planned transformation points to get the best possible result.”
of city government. Spano said the Transition Team will con-
The Deputy Mayor and Chief of Staff sist of an executive committee plus working
Lighting Set for December 1
have been the right and left hands of Mayor groups in the areas of Public Safety, Govern-
Amicone and Mayor John Spencer before him. ment Operations, Finance, Economic Devel-
Spano could use this model, or come up with opment and Community Relations. There will
another configuration for his inner circle, per- also be an Education group that will work with
Downtown Yonkers will kick off the holi- Yonkers Downtown Waterfront Business Im-
haps having more than one Deputy Mayor. the School District and Board of Education
day season on December 1 with its annual holi- provement District, in conjunction with the City
Fire Commissioner Tony Pagano has an- in keeping with Spano’s campaign pledge to
day tree lighting ceremony, featuring live music, of Yonkers and the Department of Parks, Rec-
nounced his retirement, and Police Commis- provide additional emphasis on improving the
children’s visits with Santa, the lighting of the reation and Conservation. Join the Downtown
sioner Ed Hartnett is expected to do the same. city’s schools.
spectacular 25-foot tree and more! Yonkers business community for this special Continued on Page 6
Mayor Spano will likely appoint a new Fire
The ceremony will be presented by the event.
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Yonkers Philharmonic Orchestra This, Too, is the
Performs at DiChiaro School Holiday Season in New York
By Eric W. Schoen nuts roasting on the open
Will I see you online at fire” or a pretzel in hand and
Target at midnight on Black see the holiday windows in
Friday? After you finish stores like Saks Fifth Av-
your turkey and pumpkin enue.
pie, will you be heading out Stop at Rockefeller
to Walmart, Macy’s or one Center, see the “World’s
of the many stores that have Christmas Tree” and the ice
late Thanksgiving night or skaters on the rink and won-
early Black Friday morning derful holiday decorations.
openings? Eric W. Schoen Unless you have a friend
We live so close to New who works in Rockefeller
York City, yet how many of us take advan- Center in an office building facing the tree, you
tage of all that the Big Apple has to offer? The won’t be able to watch the tree lighting cere-
holidays are upon us; the “new” Cross County mony live in person. No fear, as any day in this
Shopping Center in Yonkers began their yule- area is wonderful. Bill’s Burgers in Rockefeller
tide festivities with carolers last weekend and Center is a family friendly place with great
Santa or his helpers will soon be arriving at juicy burgers, sweet potato fries and cupcakes
malls across the country. for desert.
My goal this week is to encourage you to Find yourself in Times Square and hungry
do something different and exciting this holi- on a cold winter day? Edison Cafe at Hotel Edi-
day season. Be adventurous and explore all that son on 47th Street has homemade soups, deli
living in the New York metropolitan area has to sandwiches, blintzes and other polish and Jew-
The Yonkers Philharmonic Orchestra performing at the DiChiaro School
offer! Many suggestions are free, low cost or at ish-style delicacies at prices that will not break
a great discount. You don’t have to be as crazy the bank. You might even run into your favorite
as I can be, but do you realize that people travel Broadway performers, as this is where they go
from all over the world to experience Christ- for a nosh. I like Bond 45 (named after Bond’s
mas, Chanukah and the holiday season in “our Men’s store) on 45th Street for good Italian
backyard”? food and a great antipasti bar.
Every year we watch the Macy’s Thanks- On a clear day you can see forever at the
giving Day Parade on television. Have you ever revolving roof top bar at the Marriot Marquis in
gone to see the parade in person? It’s not like Times Square. Drinks at Blue Fin at the W Ho-
you have to take a plane to get there! The many tel in Times Square put you in the madness of
cross streets along the parade route provide the it all. Blue Fin also offers a reasonably priced
perfect opportunity to see the character balloons brunch on the weekends!
and hear the bands playing beautiful music. Heading downtown, no trip to NYC for
I usually get up early the day after Thanks- the holidays would be complete without seeing
giving to meet friends for Black Friday morning Santa at Macy’s on 34th Street. I am always im-
shopping. This year, many stores will be open- pressed with the biggest department store in the
ing at midnight, or late Thanksgiving night. It’s world and love to ride the old fashion escalators
not like I need something on sale, though I have made of wooden planks.
scored some good bargains over the years. It’s Want to get take great pictures of the Statue
just the experience of standing in the cold, hot of Liberty for free? The Staten Island Ferry af-
cocoa or coffee in hand with other crazy people fords you with better picture taking opportuni-
that is so much fun. Black Friday ads are on- ties than the ferries that take you to the Statue.
line, so you know where to go! While downtown, Katz’s on Houston Street is a
When was the last time you saw the Christ- staple for great hot dogs and deli and, for a big-
mas show at Radio City Music Hall? This year, ger sandwich, give your waiter a $1 “shtup,” or
there are many new changes to the show. Have tip. Great knishes can be had at Yonah Schim-
no fear, the Rockettes will be there, the orches- mels down the street, both savory and sweet.
DiChiaro students enjoying the concert tra still moves around the stage and the organs Other wonderful NYC institutions to con-
on both sides of the Hall still play beautiful sider in the east side; Bloomingdales’ section of
On November 10, the Yonkers Philharmon- The students really enjoyed the program. music. Discounts for the show can be found at town includes Serendipity for frozen hot choco-
ic Orchestra performed Sergei Prokofiev’s “Pe- One student commented that this was the first broadwaybox.com or theatermania.com or just late or Dylan’s Candy Bar on 2nd Avenue. Both
ter and the Wolf” for students at the DiChiaro time she heard an orchestra. Sherman, Sadewhite do a Google search for “discounts for Broad- are fun places for the whole family.
school, located on Bronxville Road in Yonkers. and the orchestra members all gave a wonderful way shows”! If you really want to impress me this year,
The conductor was James Sadewhite and the performance! Everyone wants tickets for the “Book of spend New Year’s Eve in Times Square. Safest
emcee was Robert Sherman of WQXR radio. Mormon,” “Wicked” and Hugh Jackman’s new place to be in America. Drop your car off at the
show on Broadway, and ticket prices are not Metro North Station or at the end of a NYC
cheap. Great fun and family friendly shows subway line and all the way up to 57th Street
such as “Mary Poppins,” “Big Apple Circus,” you can see the ball drop. Being up toward
“The Nutcracker” at Lincoln Center, “Priscil- 57th Street also affords you the opportunity to
la,” “Sister Act,” “The Addams Family” and see the fireworks in Central Park at midnight.
“Billy Elliot” have tickets available, often at a A walk through Central Park on a crisp wintry
discount. The TKTS half price ticket booth at night with a touch of snow on the ground is so
47th Street and Broadway is a good place for picturesque!
those last minute discount theater splurges, as It’s hard to believe Thanksgiving is upon
well as the Web sites I mentioned earlier. us. Make it a holiday season to remember! Be
Though I am Jewish, every holiday sea- adventurous! And please, be thankful for all
son I visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral and light a that you have!
candle. This tradition began with my mother, This, too, is the holiday season in New
who always said “cover all your bases.” After York!
you leave St. Patrick’s, head uptown to see the Reach Eric Schoen at thistooisyonkers@
world’s largest menorah at 5th Avenue and 59th aol.com.
Street. Or walk down 5th Avenue with “chest-
55Plus Annual Meeting and Holiday Forum
friday, november 25
Please Join Us
Stores open at Celebrating Our Past, Creating Our Future:
Ten Years of Keeping Older Adults Connected
12am on black friday! Wednesday, December 7, 2011
enjoy special savings, Place: Polish Center, 92 Waverly Street, Yonkers (on-site parking)
entertainment and Time: 8:30-12noon
Second Careers After 50-Are They Possible Today?
win prizes! Keynote Speaker & Panel Facilitator Michael Watson, Human Resources
Girl Scouts of the USA
Timely Topics for Persons Over 50:
Creativity: Ed Friedman Co-Founder, LifeTime Arts
Health & Wellness: Susan Allport, Science Writer and Entrepreneur
Susie’s Cookies
Life Long Learning: Anne Rubenthal, Mainstream WCC
Volunteering & Social Connections: Mr. & Mrs. Agosto, AARP Volunteers
Free. Donations appreciated, Light Breakfast, Prizes, Raffle
To register 914 943-6368 or yonkers55plus@yahoo.com
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Classic Residence in Yonkers Beczak Presents ‘Do Fish Sleep?’
Resident Art Show with Dr. Judith Weis
“Do Fish Sleep?” by Judith Weis Dr. Judith Weis
Take a fascinating look at amazing fishes of vent themselves from sinking and some can even
the world with Judith Weis, professor of biological walk on land,” said Weis.
sciences at Rutgers University at “Do Fish Sleep? “Do Fish Sleep?” features dozens of photo-
Classic Residence resident Arlene Mayer (left) and art instructor Judy Tulin
Fascinating Answers to Questions About Fishes.” graphs and interesting facts from fish biology ba-
From the 51-foot whale shark to a less-than- sics to the importance of preserving and restoring
On Sunday, November 13, the Winter Gar- their still life, nature and contemporary artwork. one-half-inch fish in the minnow family, fish cer- fish diversity and healthy populations. It promises
den at the Classic Residence in Yonkers was Cathy O’Brien’s beading class displayed their tainly carry a lot of weight . . . or do they? “A to be a captivating evening for fish enthusiasts of
brimming with excitement as family, friends and earrings, bracelets, necklaces and decorative fish’s heft in water may vary, but these diverse all ages — naturalists, environmentalists, aquar-
residents gathered for its Annual Resident Art pins. aquatic animals certainly carry a lot of weight in ists, scuba divers and students — as well as for
Show. More than 30 resident artists showcased Classic Residence is dedicated to investing our ecosystems and environment,” said Weis. Her those just about to get their feet wet. Signed copies
their creative expressions, many of them exhib- in unique and new opportunities for our resi- presentation, “Do Fish Sleep?,” based on her new of “Do Fish Swim?” will be available for sale.
iting multiple pieces created during Art Classes. dents to continue participating in their passions book by the same name, offers a fascinating look This Rivertalks presentation will be held on
Classic Residence’s three art instructors of their lives. We present programming every at these deceptively simple creatures. Saturday, December 10 at 7 p.m. at the Beczak
celebrated with their students and spoke about day matching our residents’ interests. We know Weis is an expert on estuarine ecology, yet Environmental Education Center. Tickets are $10
the inspiration for their art. Judith Leire’s ce- our residents are cultured, well traveled and like her presentation is anything but dull scholarship. and $5 for teachers, students and seniors.
ramics class displayed multiple pieces, from to have options of diverse programming. Classic She knows how to make fish facts fun! “Fish actu- Beczak is located at 35 Alexander St. in Yon-
contemporary figurines to multicolored candy Residence in Yonkers gives our residents many ally possess attributes that would make us super- kers. For information, contact e-mail vgarufi@
dishes. Judy Tulin and David Cuffari teach wa- choices to continue their learning as they em- powers — they can change color or sex, produce beczak.org, call 914-377-1900 ext. 12 or visit
tercolor classes, from which students showcased brace life to its fullest light and electricity, regenerate injured fins, pre- www.Beczak.org.
Ernie & Petey are Ready to Come Home
These animals are asking friendly with both cats and other dogs. He walks
for a chance to show you calmly on a leash but enjoys romping around a
their affection and love. field or park and playing with a ball.
If you are interested in a Petey is a nine pound domestic short hair
pet, consider meeting our with very handsome white and black coloring.
beautiful animals. For a Neutered and about 1 year old, he is very friend-
small fee, which includes ly but doesn’t like to give up his bed,which is
neutering/spaying, li- one of the best in the cat room!
cense and a vet visit, you Our volunteer adoption coordinator, Leslie,
can take the dog or cat of is available to discuss our adoptable animals
your choice home! with you. For assistance, call her at 201-981-
Ernie is a very nice 3215 or email her at crysros@aol.com. The
bull dog, discovered as Yonkers Animal Shelter is located at 120 Ful-
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CSEA Letter to Members Astorino Proposes
The following letter was sent by CSEA Unit
9200 President Karen Pecora to November 16 to
all of the union’s members:
don’t let this happen!
One could say that placing the President of
the union on the lay off list is coercion and black-
0% Tax Increase… Again
To all CSEA Unit 9200 members: mail. If the President caves on other issues to save
On November 15, Westchester County Ex- her job, they will also win by badly tarnishing the
ecutive Rob Astorino released the 2012 budget. He image of CSEA after they leak out that our Presi-
“There is
cut out many programs and proposed 210 layoffs dent caved on issues to save her job. Blackmail,
of workers, most of them CSEA members. as I said.
In the last two years, CSEA members have
Mr. Astorino stated that the layoffs are a direct
result of the unions, specifically CSEA, not agree- been challenged by the County Executive to sub- no such thing
ing to a small contribution to our health benefits,
as all private sector employees and other state and
mit ideas to contribute to the solution of the budget
woes. Our members are well educated, intelligent
as an essential
municipal CSEA members are already doing. He
is using this tactic to divide and conquer the work-
individuals that have ideas and solutions that can
save the county millions upon millions of dollars
service if
force. He has Commissioners and other bosses as soon as next year. The county wants nothing to you can’t
gathering up the employees who are targeted for do with our ideas and, in fact, has done everything
job cuts, and telling them that their jobs are being to disregard any idea we might have for substantial afford it.”
savings, including disciplinary actions. The Coun-
County Executive
cut because “the union” is not negotiating. He also
demeans county employees by implying that we do ty Executive sees only one way to save money —
not deserve our current pay as he recites statistics
regarding private sector salaries in Westchester.
layoffs!
We, the union, all of us, must stand together to Rob Astorino
The fact is that we have been in negotiations protect our jobs and our livelihood. It may not be
with the county for the past few months; as we you this year, but it may be next year. Now is the County Executive Rob Astorino
have witnessed in the past, negotiations take a very time to stand together in solidarity. We must reach
long time, as there are other issues to negotiate in out to the legislators and ask them for help.
Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino Probation has 15 layoffs, or seven percent of the
addition to our health benefits. We have histori- We are asking all CSEA members, all union
presented his budget plan for 2012 last week. department; Public Works has 30 layoffs, or 12
cally not been able to ratify a contract within two members and their families to attend all public
The proposed budget cuts $100 million in percent of the department; and Parks has 26 lay-
years of expiration. He is using tactics to scare and budget hearings. Write a short three minute speech
spending and gives the homeowners and taxpay- offs, or nine percent of the department.
cause panic among ourselves. He forgets that the explaining what you do for the public; explain you
ers of the highest taxed county in the country The 210 layoffs will save the county approx-
last agreement took almost three years and that we are a taxpayer and resident of Westchester County
relief in the form of a zero percent property tax imately $14 million. The average current salary of
endured the period of highest costs due to the world and no one benefits from one layoff, much less 210.
increase. Astorino’s $1.6 billion spending plan a county worker is $71,324; when fringe benefits
record price of crude oil that pushed up food, gaso- Speak to the legislators and the public, explain to
is the second year that he has proposed a budget are added to salary, the average compensation of a
line and other prices in 2006, 2007 and 2008. them what you do.
with no new taxes and a fulfillment of his cam- county worker rises to almost $110,000.
One thing we do agree on is that county taxes This is your job now! Speak on your behalf,
paign pledge, which won him election two years Additional Cuts and Savings
compose 15 to 20 percent of the total Westchester or speak on behalf of coworkers, at the three public
ago. Astorino’s plan to balance the 2012 budget
property owner’s tax bill. Westchester County hearings to save your jobs. You are the union and
“My budget is responsible and follows my calls for eliminating the $114 million shortfall
workers did not cause the economic crises; we are now is the time to act and become active.
principles of providing tax relief, preserving es- with:
middle class taxpayers. On the contrary, our taxes Your union officers/negotiating team heard
sential services and promoting economic growth,” $83 million to come from across-the-board
were used to bail out the millionaires in Wall Street from many members and we understand that you
said Astorino. “I was elected on a promise that I cuts in county departments;
firms. expect your officers to do whatever it takes to
would control county government taxes and, with $14.5 million to come from bond restructur-
We have never refused to meet with the coun- avoid layoffs. That is what we are doing; negotiat-
this budget, we have done so for the second year ings; and
ty and, in fact, have two sessions scheduled for this ing with the county in good faith to reach a contract
in a row. This was particularly difficult because $16.5 million in one-time savings.
month. that will save our jobs. Let’s not forget we have the
our revenues are basically flat, but the automatic “It is not enough to simply balance the bud-
CSEA represents all of the lowest paid sala- entire contract to negotiate, not just the one issue
increase in costs of health care and pensions for get; how you do it is critical,” said Astorino. “This
ried workers in Westchester County. His health the county is focusing on, our health benefits. Forc-
our employees continue to soar and are rising be- budget is structurally sound because most of the
care contribution demands will cost approximately ing us to rush into a contract without addressing all
yond our ability to pay.” actions will produce recurring savings for years to
$7,000 for a family plan. That would be a $7,000 of the important issues that affect our membership,
Painful cuts are a part of Astorino’s spending come. The ratings agencies like at least two thirds
cut in pay. The present work rules, benefits and for the sole reason of balancing a budget strictly
plan, and will become the norm for local govern- of budget actions to be recurring in nature. This
other benefits we have are the result of 64 years on our backs with health care contributions, is not
ments and school districts now having to live un- budget has 73 percent recurring actions, which
of other CSEA 9200 Negotiating Teams working negotiating in good faith.
der a two percent property tax cap and are still not should be viewed very favorably by ratings agen-
for the membership. He wishes to remove many The County Executive and the department
getting any help for state mandates. cies.”
contract items and undo 64 years of progress. We heads are trying to instigate the members to rally
Cuts to spending include 210 layoffs. To Last week, one of the three ratings agencies
have been working hard since 2010 to do the work against the Negotiations Team. If there is fighting
present a balanced operating budget, which is reaffirmed the county’s AAA ratings.
of more than 500 real workers who retired; he is amongst the rank and file, it is easier for the county
required by law, Astorino had to address a pro- Revenues Remain Flat
hiring exempt cronies who do not have to take civil to get what they want.
jected shortfall of $114 million for next year. He The key obstacle to balancing the budget
service exams as well as hiring friends of the ap- We are asking you to stand with us in solidar-
had hoped to close $19 million of the shortfall was that revenues could not keep pace with costs.
pointed Commissioners. ity to fight these layoffs. It’s an old cliché but it still
Of the 210 targeted positions, some are CSEA
by having unions contribute to the cost of their On the revenue side, for example, there is little to
works; united we stand, divided we fall!X
health benefits, whose $100 million-a-year bill is no growth expected in 2012.
officers, mine being one of them. I have been a Our next step is to exercise our rights as
currently paid entirely by taxpayers. The county property tax levy, which ac-
county employee for more than 21 years; many of employees and taxpayers by attending the Public
Under his “jobs for savings” plan, Astorino counts for 32 percent of all revenue, is being held
the targeted positions belong to long term employ- Budget Hearings and addressing our representa-
ees (what ever happened to last in, first out)? We
had asked Westchester’s unions to make the same flat at $548 million. Sales tax, which accounts for
tives on the Board of Legislators. Tell them how
health care contributions as those recently ac- 28 percent of revenue, is projected to rise by only
believe this action, as well as Mr. Astorino’s state- important the work you do is to all the taxpayers
cepted by state unions. Without the concession, 3.25 percent to $364 million. Mortgage and ho-
ments, are a direct intent to bust the union. Please Continued on Page 9
balancing the budget required 210 layoffs. tel taxes are both expected to come in basically
“Tough choices had to be made, and I regret flat at $13.5 million and $5 million, respectively.
that layoffs are necessary to balance this budget,” Together, the two taxes account for about one per-
Astorino said. “I had asked our employee unions cent of revenues.
Join the thousands of homeowners to pay for part of the cost of their health care —
just like everyone else does these days — as a way
Federal and state aid is a mixed bag; federal
aid expected to decline by $10 million, to $200
million, and state aid expected to rise by $3 mil-
who have saved up to $700 on
to save these jobs, but to date they have refused.”
The 2012 budget proposes 210 layoffs and lion, to $245 million. State and federal aid make
157 net position eliminations. That leaves the up about 26 percent of the county’s revenues with
their annual home energy costs* county with a workforce of 4,504 employees,
down from 4,871. The layoffs are proposed in de-
the remainder coming from fees, investments,
rents and other income.
partments across the board. Expenses on the Rise
For example, Social Services, the county’s Expenses, on the other hand, continue to
largest department in terms of budget and person- soar with automatic escalators built into many
nel, has 71 layoffs, representing a six percent cut. Continued on Page 8
A People’s Town Hall at the
Yonkers Riverfront Library
Come to the Yonkers Riverfront Library to your elected officials. You will also have op-
on Tuesday, November 29 at 7 p.m. to hear portunities to take action to ensure that the tax
New Yorkers for Fiscal Fairness’ Ron Deutsch remains in place.
explain the “Millionaire’s Tax” and what the The talk is sponsored by: Westchester for
loss of revenue will mean for our state. Change; MoveOn, Southern Westchester Chap-
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Spano’s Advisors
‘Rip’ Reawakens at
Finance
Stefanie Capasso;
Continued from Page 2 Jim Ciliberti;
Yonkers Riverfront Library
Jim LaPerche;
“I wish to thank the commitment of Carl Petrillo;
Mayor Amicone, Council President Lesnick Dennis Robertson;
and Schools Superintendent Pierorazio in par- Pete Samaha; and
ticular for their offers of assistance and sup- TJ Sharkey. Rip Van Wrinkle is rubbing the sleep out creative writing fellowships at the acclaimed
port as we move forward with a smooth and government operations of his eyes. He’s stretching his arms and legs. Virginia Center for the Creative Arts. He cur-
productive transition to benefit the people of David Alpert; He’s trying to reach for the “Snooze” button. rently lives in Massachusetts.
Yonkers,” said Spano. Mike Curti; But it’s time for this sleeper to awake! This event is free and open to the public.
The Executive Committee will be chaired Joan Gronowski; Join Yonkers-raised author Nicholas Di- Copies of the book will be available for pur-
by Spano’s brother John, who managed Spano’s John Khader; Giovanni in the Yonkers Room of the River- chase and signing. Light refreshments will be
campaign and who is a former State Commis- Shelley Mayer; front Library on Thursday, December 8 at 6 served.
sioner of General Services. Symra Brandon, a Lou Picani; p.m. as he reads from his hot-off-the-presses Yonkers Riverfront Library, located at One
former Councilmember and current Chair of Dominick Savarese; book “Rip,” a modern-day satirical retelling Larkin Center, is handicapped accessible. Park-
the Yonkers Democratic Committee will serve Wayne Soifer; of Washington Irving’s classic Rip Van Winkle ing is available at the nearby Buena Vista Park-
as Vice-Chair. Other members are: Pauline Geraldine Tummolo; and tale. ing Garage.
Galvin, an attorney with a practice in Yonkers Jim Veneruso. DiGiovanni is a novelist, essayist and jour- For more information, contact Anne Camp-
and former Chair of the Yonkers Democratic Economic Development nalist. In 2010, he was twice the recipient of bell at 914-375-7966.
Party; John Jacono, a former member of the Alfonso Alvarez;
Holiday Book Sale
Yonkers City Council and current Chairman Kevin Cacace;
of the Yonkers Republican Committee, who Al Ciufutelli;
is also a retired school principal and retired Bob Flower;
administrator of the New York Psychiatric In-
stitute; Wilson Terrero, Currently a member of
the Yonkers Council representing District Two
Peter Grotto; and
Deborah Rothberg.
Community Relations
at Will Library
and a member of the city’s business commu- Dr. Jim Bostic;
nity, who was also instrumental in forming the Terri Lucadamo; Friends of Yonkers Public Library are wide range of topics will be on sale. Books are
Yonkers Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Warren Murphy; sponsoring a Holiday Book Sale on Saturday, individually priced.
has been active in the local retail and real estate Steve Sansone; December 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Yon- The Will Branch is located at 1500 Central
business community; and Jim Cavanaugh, for- Bob Stauf; kers Public Library Grinton I. Will Branch. Park Ave. in Yonkers. For more information,
mer Eastchester Supervisor, former President Ann Vizzini; and Books ranging from like new to gently call 914-337-1500.
of the Westchester Municipal Officials Associ- Larry Wilson. used in condition, perfect for gift giving, on a
ation and former President of the Battery Park Education
City Authority under Governors Pataki, Spitzer Mark Baiocco;
and Paterson, and who is currently associated Kelly Chiarella;
with Empire Strategic Planning. Bobbie DiBattista;
The Executive Committee will work with Bob Ferrito;
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Seniors and Health Care
Social Security Column: St. John’s Cancer Program
Questions and Answers Accredited by ACS
By Susan Sobel, Social Security District For more information, visit www.social- The Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the tient care, surveying facilities to evaluate compli-
Manager in Yonkers security.gov or call us toll-free at 1-800-772- American College of Surgeons (ACS) has granted ance with the 36 CoC standards, collecting stan-
Question 1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778). Three-Year Accreditation to the Cancer Program at dardized and quality data from accredited facilities
I received a notice from Social Security Question St. John’s Riverside Hospital. and using the data to develop effective educational
recently. It said my name and Social Security Can I apply online for retirement ben- “It is appreciated that the dedication of many interventions to improve cancer care outcomes at
number do not match Social Security’s records. efits? individuals is recognized and it is important for our the national, state and local level.
What should I do? Answer community to understand that quality cancer care Receiving care at a CoC-accredited cancer
Answer Yes. It’s quick and easy. Apply online and can be given in a comfortable community hospi- program ensures that a patient will have access to:
It’s critical that your name and Social save yourself a trip to the office. Once you tal environment,” said St. John’s Cancer Program • Comprehensive care, including a range of
Security number, as shown on your Social submit your online application electronically, Committee Chairman and Chief of Hematology/ state of-the art services and equipment;
Security card, match your employer’s payroll in most cases, you’re done. There are no forms Oncology Norman Rosen, M.D. • A multispecialty team approach to coordi-
records and your W-2 form. If they don’t, here to sign or documents to send in. If we do need The Accreditation Program, a component of nate the best treatment options;
is what you need to do: more information to process your application, the CoC, sets quality-of-care standards for cancer • Information about ongoing clinical trials
Give your employer the correct informa- a representative will contact you. programs and reviews the programs to ensure they and new treatment options;
tion exactly as shown on your Social Security For more information about applying on- conform to those standards. Accreditation by the • Access to cancer-related information, educa-
card or your corrected card; or line, visit www.socialsecurity.gov or call us CoC is given only to those facilities that have vol- tion and support;
Contact your local Social Security of- toll-free at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325- untarily committed to providing the highest level • A cancer registry that collects data on type
fice (www.socialsecurity.gov/locator) or call 0778). of quality cancer care and that undergo a rigor- and stages of cancers and treatment results and of-
1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) if Question ous evaluation process and review of their perfor- fers lifelong patient follow-up;
your Social Security card does not show your If both my spouse and I are entitled to So- mance. To maintain accreditation, facilities with • Ongoing monitoring and improvement of
correct name or Social Security number. cial Security benefits, is there any reduction in CoC-accredited cancer programs must undergo an care; and, mostly importantly
For more information, visit www.socialse- our payments because we are married? on-site review every three years. • Quality care close to home.
curity.gov. Answer “Achieving the Three-Year Accreditation is a Through an exclusive partnership with the
Question No. We independently calculate each major milestone for St. John’s Riverside Hospital,” American Cancer Society, the CoC provides the
Are Social Security numbers reassigned spouse’s Social Security benefit amount. Each said St. John’s Vice President Cheray Burnett. “We public with the information on the resources, ser-
after a person dies? spouse receives a monthly benefit amount have worked to certify the quality of cancer care vices, and cancer treatment experience for each
Answer based on his or her own earnings. Couples are so that our community can be reassured they will CoC-accredited cancer program. This information
No. We do not reassign Social Security not penalized simply because they are mar- receive only quality care and support services at St. is shared with the public on the American Cancer
numbers. In all, we have assigned more than ried. If one member of the couple earned low John’s Riverside Hospital.” Society’s Web site at www.cancer.org and through
460 million Social Security numbers and each wages or did not earn enough Social Security The core functions of the CoC include setting the American Cancer Society’s National cancer In-
year we assign about 5.5 million new numbers. credits to be eligible for retirement benefits, he standards for quality, multidisciplinary cancer pa- formation center.
The current system has enough new numbers or she may be eligible to receive benefits as a
Osteoporosis Awareness Group Meeting
for several more generations. spouse.
The Osteoporosis Awareness Group (OAG) Admission is free.
Bridges Tours Greyston ston Bakery, which has provided jobs and op-
portunities for hundreds of individuals.
will hold its Annual Holiday Party meeting on The Holiday Party will be held in Building
Continued from Page 1 The bakery’s mission is to work as a force
Monday, December 5 from 7 to 9 p.m. 4 of the Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, located at
Martin Gordon, an OAG member, will tell 785 Mamaroneck Ave. in White Plains. For more
for personal transformation and community
those who attend about free exercise groups in information, call 914-725-5229.
Peacemakers, and is leading a fundraising effort economic renewal while operating a profitable
Westchester. Please bring a calcium-rich dessert.
“Heads for Peace.” Bridges has personally cre- business that bakes high quality gourmet prod-
ated 108 ceramic heads that are sponsored, or ucts. The Greyston Foundation is a $15 million
leased, by individuals who share the intention to
embody and promote peace around the world.
integrated network of for-profit and non-profit
entities that provide jobs, workforce develop- A New Lift in the Treatment
of Migraines
Bridges toured Greyston Foundation in ment, childcare, housing, after-school programs
support of Glassman’s vision to create a sus- and a comprehensive HIV health care program.
tainable community which serves the needs “I’ve known about Greyston for a long time
of the disenfranchised in Southwest Yonkers. and decided to come here with Bernie today and
Founded in 1982, Greyston Foundation reaches see the great things that they are doing,” said Suffering from migraine headaches with no WESTMED plastic surgeon Adam Hamawy will
more than 3,200 community members annually Bridges. relief? present information about a minimally invasive
through its programs. Greyston has become a For more information, call 914-345-2800 You may be a candidate for an innovative surgical procedure that has helped many.
national model for comprehensive community or visit www.greyston.org. treatment option. Get the details at a free pre- For more information or to register, call 914-
development and is best known for the Grey- sentation at WESTMED’s Ridge Hill office in 681-3101.
Yonkers on Wednesday, November 30 at 6 p.m.
New Car Wash Station, it is the company’s way of showing
appreciation for the, “contributions these folks
Continued from Page 1 have made to our great city.”
In addition to significant onsite improve-
hance the Star customer experience include free ments, Star Auto Spa has launched its customer
coffee between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. from Mon- communication with a Web site which will fea-
day to Friday and between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. ture current promotions, and an eNewsletter
on Sundays. The company has kept all of the that will provide subscribers with coupons, Car
original staff members and retained the Men’s Care Tips and helpful consumer web links. Fa-
Day (Tuesdays) and Ladies’ Day (Wednesdays) cebook updates and daily Twitter postings (@
discounts. StarAutoSpa) will include important Yonkers
However, they have added the $2 off full news and information such as daily forecasts,
service car wash for holidays and will soon cre- alternate side parking suspensions and recycling
ate periodic Star Discount Days for teachers, notices as well as current company promotions
police, firefighters, nurses, civil servants and and deals.
more. According to Ponga, who has logged over For more information on Star Auto Spa,
Since its founding by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul in 1888, Saint
25 years of automotive experience as the previ- visit www.starautospa.com.
ous owner and operator of Morsemere Service Joseph’s Medical Center has been meeting the health care needs of Yonkers and
surrounding communities. Located in Southwest Yonkers, Saint Joseph's Medical
Center consists of a 194-bed acute care teaching hospital and a 200-bed nursing
home and features comprehensive out-patient programs. It is also a sponsor of low-
income senior housing for frail elderly.
In response to new developments in medicine and the needs of the community,
Saint Joseph’s has grown dramatically over the years into a modern, progressive
medical center.
Today, Saint Joseph’s offers:
s An expanded Ambulatory Surgery Center
s On-site 64 slice spiral CT Scanner and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
s Dedicated hospital-based Inpatient Renal Dialysis Services
s A Hospital-based Nursing Home
s One of the busiest Emergency Services in Westchester County
s A Designated Stroke Center
s Comprehensive Mental Health Services
s A Family Health Center to provide affordable primary care
s Oncology Services
s Geriatrics Services and 165 units of Senior Housing
s A State-of-the-art Department of Surgery for ambulatory, laser and laparoscopic
surgery, micro-neurosurgery for back and neck compression pain, and Holmium
laser and lithotripsy for treating kidney stones
s Pain Management
s The only accredited Family Medicine Residency Program in Westchester
s Highly advanced diagnostic services, including Cardiology, Radiology and Labo-
ratories, as well as a full range of rehabilitative therapies
s Women’s Health Services, including accredited low-dose mammography
s Patient Representatives and Pastoral Care for spiritual and emotional support
For more information, call 914-378-7000
or visit www.saintjosephs.org.
Saint Joseph’s Medical Center
127 South Broadway s Yonkers, New York 10701
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Yonkers, NY 10705. Pur- kers, NY 10701. Purpose: the workforce this year, were projected to go up final spending plan for next year.
pose: Any lawful act. any lawful activities.
$9 million in 2012. The CSEA, the county’s larg- The proposed budgets are available on line at
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which the union received an eight percent salary CSEA Westchester President Karen Pecora
increase over the last two years. In addition to the issued a rebuttal to Astorino’s budget plan in the
salary increase, the contract calls for lucrative step form of a letter to her members: see “CSEA Letter
THE CITY OF YONKERS, BUREAU OF PURCHASING, City Hall, 40 South Broadway,
increases, which are additional payments for the to Members” on Page 5.
Room 102, Yonkers, New York 10701, will receive sealed bids for the following projects first five years in a job, and longevity payments
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until 2:00 PM, on the dates listed below. Sealed bids will be publicly opened and read for those in a job more than five years.
at the address above. Solicitation documents are available at the above address Monday Pension costs will increase by between $10
through Friday, except holidays, from 9 AM to 4 PM. Please call 914-377-6030 to confirm and $13 million, depending on the final size of the
availability. The City welcomes and encourages participation by local and minority and
women owned business enterprises.
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Historic Hudson Valley’s Holiday Season
Fireman Ed Visits WMC
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Jonathan Kruk in Charles Dickens “A Christmas Carol”
For more information on or tickets (where at Washington irving’s Sunnyside
applicable) for the following events, call 914- Thanksgiving weekend is “Holiday Pre-
366-6900 or visit www.HudsonValley.org, unless miere” at Washington Irving’s Sunnyside from
otherwise noted. Friday to Sunday, November 25 to 27.
“A Christmas Carol” The romantic homestead of America’s
A brand-new event at the Old Dutch Church “Founding Father of Literature” is fully deco-
kicks off the holiday season as master storyteller rated for the holidays in authentic period style.
Jonathan Kruk will star in a new performance of Costumed guides present tours that focus on his-
Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” on Friday toric traditions of the winter holidays. Hands-on
and Saturday, November 25 and 26, and Satur- workshops for children add holiday cheer to the
days, December 3, 10 and 17. festivities.
Following up on 12 sold-out evenings of Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors,
Westchester Medical Center heart transplant patient and avid Jets fan his Washington Irving’s “Legend” performance $6 for children 5-17, and free for children under
Christopher Mayer, 21 of Waldwick, NJ (right), gets an unexpected visit from in October, Kruk will once again welcome visi- 5 and for Historic Hudson Valley members. Sun-
the ultimate Jets fan — Ed “Fireman Ed” Anzalone. Mayer underwent lifesaving
heart transplant surgery at Westchester Medical Center on October 26. tors into the historic, candlelit interior of the cir- nyside is at the end of West Sunnyside Lane in
ca-1685 Old Dutch Church. This lively re-telling, Tarrytown.
complete with musical accompaniment, brings to Candlelight tours in December
life Dickens’ classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and Visitors can enjoy evening candlelight tours
the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future. at Washington Irving’s Sunnyside and Van Cort-
CSEA Letter The Northern Westchester County Regional
Public Hearing on the budget will take place on
Parking for the event is across the street at landt Manor on Saturdays, December 3, 10 and
Continued from Page 5 Philipsburg Manor, located at 281 North Broad- 17. The first reservation each evening is at 4 and
Wednesday, November 30 at Somers High School,
way in Sleepy Hollow, where attendees can enjoy the last is at 8 p.m. Tickets are $14 for adults, $6
located at 120 Primrose St. in Lincolndale, at 7
complimentary hot chocolate, cider and cookies for children aged 5 to 17 and free for those under
in Westchester County and that we will not be p.m.
while browsing for holiday gifts at the Philips- 5. Historic Hudson Valley members receive a $5
coerced into taking the fall with what amounts to On Tuesday, December 6, the third and final
burg Manor Museum Shop. discount per ticket.
huge pay cuts to solve economic issues that we did Regional Public Hearing on the 2012 Budget will
Performances are at 4, 5, 6 and 7 p.m. on At Van Cortlandt Manor, the evening begins
not cause. take place in the Board of Legislature Chambers
each of the five nights. Seating in the church is with a tour of the decorated Manor House, which
The Southern Westchester County Regional on the 8th Floor of the Michaelian Office Building
very limited and tickets may be purchased in features a harpist in the formal parlor. A guide
Public Hearing on the 2012 Budget will take place in White Plains at 7 p.m.
advance. Tickets are $16 for adults and $12 for carrying a candlelit lantern then brings visitors
on Tuesday, November 22 at New Rochelle High Yours in solidarity,
children under 18. Members of Historic Hudson to the site’s Ferry House, where a first-person
School, located at 265 Clove Rd. in New Rochelle, Karen Pecora, President
Valley receive a $5 discount per ticket. account of “Twelfth Night” takes place, featur-
at 7 p.m. CSEA unit 9200
Thanksgiving Weekend ing the Lord of Misrule who leads the festivities.
at Van Cortlandt Manor Inside the Ferry House, visitors are encouraged
At Van Cortlandt Manor in Croton-on-Hud- to dance to fiddle music. Afterwards, it’s time to
son, visitors can try their hands at more than a toast the season with cider and cookies near the
dozen colonial-era crafts and tasks during Hands- warmth of a bonfire.
On Heritage Crafts on Thanksgiving weekend, At Sunnyside, candlelight tours bring an
Friday to Sunday, November 25 to 27 from 10 to 1850s Christmas to life. Visitors are escorted
4 p.m. each day. down a lantern-lit path and the house is decorat-
The grounds will bustle with activity as ed with holly, evergreens and candles. Excerpts
visitors are encouraged to learn about traditional from Irving’s Christmas tales and family letters
winter work of the 18th century in an interactive are the evening’s theme. Visitors can also par-
way. Guides wearing period clothing demon- ticipate in caroling. Hot cider is served beside a
strate each task. Visitors can help make candles, roaring fire.
churn butter and stitch brooms. They can also try Sunnyside, Van Cortlandt Manor and
their hands at wool spinning, cider-pressing, soap Philipsburg Manor are open weekends through
making, cheese-making and open-hearth cook- December and are closed on Thanksgiving Day
ing. The chance to help Van Cortlandt Manor’s and Christmas Day. Historic Hudson Valley Mu-
blacksmith forge iron hooks and other items is seum Shops, including the flagship at Philipsburg
particularly popular with youngsters. Manor, are packed with gift possibilities and
Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, special Hudson Valley holiday merchandise that
$6 for children aged 5 to 17 and free for children can’t be found at traditional retailers. All are part
under 5 and Historic Hudson Valley members. of the network of sites owned and operated by
Van Cortlandt Manor is located at 525 South Riv- the non-profit Historic Hudson Valley. Old Dutch
erside Ave. in Croton-on-Hudson. Church is owned and operated by the Friends of
Thanksgiving weekend Old Dutch Church & Burying Ground.
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Photo by Donna Davis
News 12 Westchester Anchor Brian Conybeare Receives his honor from
Youth Theatre Interactions Board Member Elliot Black
Correction
In last week’s issue of Yonkers Rising, we ber. We incorrectly identified him as YTI Vice
incorrectly identified an individual in the picture President DeForest Raphael. The new caption
above. above reflects our correction.
The man on the right is Elliot Black, a We apologize to Black, Raphael and YTI.
Youth Theatre Interactions (YTI) board mem-
crosscountycenter.com Send your letters and opinions to us at
dmurphy@risingmediagroup.com
PaGe 10 - yoNkers risiNG - Friday, November 25, 2011
ShopRite Receives Corporate Citizenship Award from WDOM
Above (l to r): Members of Shoprite Supermarkets, Mayor-Elect Mike Spano and Westchester
Disabled on the Move Board President Gail Cohn and Executive Director Mel Tanzman pose at Westchester Disabled on the Move’s annual Spirit of Independence Celebration
News 12’s Janine Rose Honored
News 12 Westchester News Director and General Manager Janine Rose is pictured at the
Habitat for Humanity of Westchester’s recent “Transforming Yonkers through Volunteerism &
Love” event with Habitat for Humanity of Westchester Executive Director Jim Killoran L to r: Westchester Disabled on the Move Executive Director Mal Tanzman presenting
ShopRite Supermarkets Vice President of Human Resources and Community Affairs Tom
by habitat of humanity Westchester In addition to anchoring News 12 Urtz with the 2011 Corporate Citizenship Award at the Spirit of Independence Celebration
News 12 Westchester News Director and Westchester evening newscasts, including the Westchester Disabled on the Move (WDOM) ees, customers and members of the community.
General Manager Janine Rose was recently hon- Yonkers specific news edition, Rose hosts recently awarded ShopRite Supermarkets with the In addition, ShopRite will be accepting cash
ored by Habitat for Humanity of Westchester “Newsmakers,” a weekend program that focus- 2011 Corporate Citizenship Award at its annual donations upon checkout at its Westchester store
with its “Celebrating Our Yonkers Heroes” es on the people and events making headlines Spirit of Independence Celebration. from now until 26 to assist WDOM. All proceeds
award. The award was presented to Rose for throughout the area. She is also News Director The award acknowledges ShopRite’s com- will benefit its Independence in our Community
her journalistic excellence and comprehensive and General Manager for News 12 Hudson Val- mitment to a corporate culture which values and program.
reporting on topics affecting the Westchester ley. She grew up in Yonkers and is currently a accommodates people with disabilities as employ-
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Yonkers Million Dollar View
Photo by Donna Davis
This picture, taken by Yonkers Rising photographer Donna Davis, shows the recent fall foliage as seen from the Yonkers Pier. These views can be seen from many areas of the downtown
waterfront, including from apartments at Hudson Park, X20 Restaurant and the Riverfront Library. They can also be seen any day just by taking a walk along the riverfront esplanade.
Catch a peek before the snow comes this winter.
Gumbusters Clean up Downtown WBT Presents
‘Home for the Holidays’
Westchester Broadway Theater’s
(WBT) Christmas production this year, run-
ning from November 30 to December 23, is
“Home for the Holidays,” by Tony Javed and
David Edwards.
The musical follows the life of the
typical American family from the day after
Thanksgiving to Christmas Eve as they await
the arrival of their son from the war in Af-
ghanistan and daughter from her West Coast
college and their younger children prepar-
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Photo by Donna Davis
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of the season.
During the play, you’ll enjoy favor-
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such as “Count Your Blessings” and “We
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Westchester Broadway Theatre.
Tickets for dinner and the show are
$75 for adults, $67 for seniors and $52 for
children and students. The show will be per-
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