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PAL’s Christmas Party
Brings Joy to Many
Santa Claus with attendees of the PAL Christmas party and Tara Conte of Yonkers’ Parks
Department. Additional photos are on page 2. Photo by Donna Davis.
One of the special ways the Yonkers community gives back every year is through the
Yonkers Police Athletic League’s Christmas
party, which this year was held Dec. 13 at the
PAL Walshin Center. This 30th annual event
hosted more than 300 children and adults with
mental and physical challenges from throughout the Hudson Valley.
For many of the visitors, this is the highlight to their holiday season. Thanks to the
many PAL volunteers, the attendees all reContinued With More Photos on Page 2
St. Anthony’s Raises Stained
Glass Windows for New Saints
Father Arthur Mastrolia of St. Anthony’s Church with Parish Council President and City
Council Majority Leader John Larkin, in front of stained glass windows commissioned for
Popes John XXIII and John Paul II. Additional photos are on page 10. Photo by Donna Davis.
By Dan Murphy
In April of this year, two of the Catholic
Church’s most celebrated Pontiffs were elevated to
Sainthood. Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II
were two extraordinary men who shaped not only
the face of the Catholic Church, but the face of the
world.
Pope John Paul II will forever be remembered
in Yonkers for his visit to the city, and St. Joseph’s
Seminary in 1995.
Members of St. Anthony’s Church, located
Continued With More Photos on Page 10
Empire Casino at Yonkers Hosts
Christmas Spirit Toy & Coat Drive
Friday, December 19-26, 2014
Yonkers Gets a Pre-K
Holiday Gift of $33M
Pre-kindergarten students from the Scholastic Academy, above, and throughout
Yonkers Public Schools will have access to full-day pre-K in September 2015. Photo by
Maurice Mercado.
By Dan Murphy
The people of Yonkers and parents and
students in the Yonkers Public School District
received a holiday gift, not from Santa, but
from Uncle Sam – in the form of a $33 million,
4-year federal grant to reinstate full day prekindergarten throughout the district.
The funds, which came from Washington,
D.C. and then New York State before landing
in Yonkers, was part of $25 million in Department of Education funding to support preK funding for New York City, Yonkers, Port
Chester, Uniondale and Indian River school
districts.
Yonkers will receive $9.6 million in fundContinued on Page 5
This, Too, is Happy
New Year, Yonkers
Yonkers Rising columnist Eric Schoen with LeAnn Rimes.
By Eric W. Schoen
The year 2015 starts in less than two weeks!
Are you bringing it in with a bang?
As you can see from the accompanying picture, I am ending 2014 on a high note (we will
get to that later).
Chances are the events in Times Square will
be on your television set on New Year’s Eve.
Sadly, Guy Lombardo and Dick Clark, names
synonymous with the dropping of the ball in
Times Square, are no longer with us.
We live a half-hour away from the bright
lights of Broadway and Times Square…have
you ever thought of spending New Year’s Eve at
the place you watch on TV? It is not as complicated or dangerous as you might think.
The trick to a Times Square News Year’s
Eve is to watch it from in the 55th to 57th Street
areas on 7th Avenue. You can see the ball drop,
hear the roar of the crowd, and turn around and
see the fireworks ablaze at midnight in Central
Park. You will not be caged in like those close
to 43rd Street.
This technique works best when the temperatures are above 40 degrees and you have a
cup of hot cocoa in one hand and the other hand
around someone special to you!
Continued on Page 5
Ice Menorah Shines at Ridge Hill
Empire Casino CEO Timothy Rooney announces the success of the annual toy and coat collection, with State Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins, County Executive Rob Astorino, Monsignor
Kevin Sullivan, Mayor Mike Spano and Assembly members Gary Pretlow and Shelley Mayer.
Photo by Bayan Baker.
For the eighth consecutive year, Empire
City Casino at Yonkers Raceway President and
CEO Timothy Rooney, and Catholic Charities,
have teamed up to make the holiday season happier for the less fortunate.
On Dec. 17, Empire City welcomed Monsignor Kevin Sullivan, executive director of
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New
York, and representatives from Catholic Charities Community Services and Aisling Irish
Community Center, welcomed donations –
vowing to make sure they get to those who need
it most.
The coats and gifts will make it to the organizations in time for the Christmas holiday.
The toy and coat drive has become a holiday tradition at Empire City Casino, and thousands of toys and coats have been donated since
2007, when the campaign was launched.
Empire City Casino has a long history of
working with Catholic Charities to help New
Yorkers in need – non-Catholics and Catholics
alike. “There are no greater deeds than charity
and service,” said Rooney.
Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano and city officials joined Rabbi Mendy Hurwitz for Ridge Hill’s
annual Menorah lighting Dec. 16 at the Fountain Plaza. This year, expert ice artist TJ Neary
from Touch of Ice carved a glittering Menorah, seasonal music was provided by pianist
Andrew Brossov, and dreidels and festive food were also enjoyed as part of the celebration,
and helped Yonkers get into the Hanukkah spirit.
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Santa with Mayor Mike Spano, Jimmy Vetrano, Al Sorano and Police Commissioner Charles
Gardner.
Christmas party attendees have a good time dancing and getting in the holiday spirit.
From left are Community Baptist Church Pastor Clarence Bolling, PAL Chairman Angelo
Martinelli and YPD Commissioner Gardner.
Photos by Donna Davis
PAL’s Christmas
Continued from Page 1
ceived a meal, entertainment, and music provided by DJ Sal Corrente and singer Linda
Miller – who really got the crowd dancing and
in the holiday spirit.
PAL Chairman Angelo Martinelli welcomed everyone and thanked the sponsors
and volunteers. Mayor Mike Spano, State Sen.
Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Assembly member
Shelley Mayer and many dignitaries and of-
ficials also attended.
Santa arrived after dessert and gave all
the visitors a gift and heard all of the requests
of those who lined up to make their holiday
gift requests. Most were the usual – clothes or
a video game – but some were special: One
woman asked Santa to pray for her mom who
has cancer; another asked for Santa to help
bring more jobs to the area.
Thanks to all who worked to make this
celebration happen – this year and every year
– including Tara Conte of the Yonkers Parks
and Recreation Department.
From left are PAL’s Chris Palandra, Al Sorano, Assembly member Shelley Mayer, David Tubiolo, PAL Chairman Angelo Martinelli, Deputy Parks Commissioner Steve Sansone, Senate
Democratic Conference Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, PAL’s Charlie Gebbia, former State
Sen. Nick Spano, YPD Commissioner Gardner and PAL’s Vic Federico.
Community Builders Break Ground at 188 Warburton
A rendering of the structure being built on Warburton Avenue in Yonkers.
The Community Builders, Inc., a leading
nonprofit developer of mixed-income housing
and the Municipal Housing Authority for the
City of Yonkers joined with public officials and
community members to break ground on 188
Warburton Ave., phase II of the redevelopment
of the Cottage Place Gardens housing complex.
“Today’s groundbreaking points to the positive momentum occurring right now in Yonkers
as we revitalize our neighborhoods and improve
the lives of the residents who live here,” said
Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano. “We are building a
stronger, a more sustainable community for residents, thanks to the support of our federal, state,
private and our local community partners for
their commitment to Yonkers and look forward
to the great improvements that will be made to
this very deserving neighborhood.”
The $27 million development will create
51 affordable rental apartments, and is expected to generate 100 construction jobs. The new
62,000-square-foot, LEED-certified development will replace two distressed buildings as
part of a broader effort to revitalize southwest
Yonkers.
“We are proud to deepen our commitment
to the City of Yonkers with the transformation
of 188 Warburton into modern, energy-efficient,
workforce housing,” said Bart Mitchell, president and CEO of The Community Builders, Inc.
“The 188 Warburton development will be a platform for opportunity for residents as well as a
driver of revitalization for the neighborhood.”
The building will include one-, two- and
three-bedroom apartments with affordable rents
for families and will offer 79 parking spaces.
Other amenities include a community room, inunit dishwashers, a play area and on-site laundry.
Significant funding for 188 Warburton
came from Low Income Housing Tax Credits,
which provides incentives for the use of private
equity in affordable housing developments.
Other financing was provided by the New York
State Housing Finance Agency, City of Yonkers,
HUD, MHACY and TCB.
The modern, energy-efficient development
is the second of a six-phase initiative aimed at
redeveloping the Cottage Place Gardens public housing complex. Phase I, the $63 million
Schoolhouse Terrace development on Ashbur-
ton Avenue, broke ground in 2013 and will be
completed by April 2015. The 188 Warburton
phase is designed to meet LEED accreditation
and is enrolled in the New York State Energy
Research and Development Authority’s Multifamily Performance Program, which requires
a minimum energy savings of 15 percent over
ASHRAE.
The third phase of this development effort
will create homes for 72 Yonkers families.
“This groundbreaking represents the collaborative efforts of the public and private sectors
and is an especially impressive partnership that
will benefit the residents of the district I proudly
represent,” said Yonkers City Council Member
Christopher Johnson. “I commend the efforts of
all who have contributed in the redevelopment
of this community that will strengthen the fabric
of the neighborhood and I applaud all who were
instrumental in making this project possible.
“I am honored to be a part of the solution
to the shortage of affordable housing units and
local hiring opportunities in the district and the
city at large,” he continued. “I hope that as we
work to change the face of our great city we will
continue to work collectively with community
partners to meet community needs.”
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Holidays: Time to Forgive;
A Poem by Ann Muro
It is during this holiday season that we
look forward to the time we’ll spend with our
families and those we love. It is also a time
to give thanks for the many blessings in our
lives.
On This Day in
Yonkers History…
For many, though, who may have been
separated and estranged from our families, we
can make it a time to reconcile with those who
once were close to us. It can be a time of forgiving, as the following reminds us:
There are many things in life
That are really hard to do,
But there is one that’s very hard,
For me as well as you.
It’s forgiving those who hurt us,
And have caused much grief and strife,
Whether they be friends or family
Or others in life.
Their words or deeds were hurtful
With no apology for years
And often when we think of them,
It brings us close to tears.
Perhaps the others did not know,
They caused so many sorrows
So try to reconcile with them
Before life’s long tomorrows.
They too may have been waiting
Not knowing what to do
But wanted oh so badly
To hear again from you
The message here is loud and clear
Forgive with all your heart
For sorrow turns to gladness
When you make that brand new start.
Family Entertainment Line-Up
Announced for Winter Festival
With the holiday season upon us, there is
no better way to get into the spirit with family
and friends than to visit the first “Westchester’s
Winter Wonderland” at Kensico Dam Plaza. In
its opening week, the event attracted more than
4,000 attendees.
“Bundle up and head to Westchester’s Winter Wonderland to dazzle your kids and celebrate
the season,” said Joe Stout, executive director of
Friends of Westchester County Parks, the event
sponsor. “We are thrilled to announce a line-up
of holiday entertainment and performers that
will transform this truly enchanting evening of
fun for family and friends into a memorable tradition.”
The Winter Wonderland electrifies its
guests with more than 2.5 million LED lights
set to a 1-hour-long continuous show, choreographed to holiday music (light show is free),
an outdoor recreational ice skating rink (skating
and skate rentals are an additional cost), a holiday shopping tent (items and gifts include jewelry, handmade gifts, soaps and lotions, scarves
and more), “The Santa Experience” (photos
with Santa Claus are free), sleigh-rides and the
Wonderland Express ride.
A heated dining tent is available for guests
to enjoy a variety of dining options, including
Annie’s Truck Treats, Dobbs Dawg House, LobsterCraft, Mike O’Neill’s Food Truck, Mykonos Grill and Bounty, and Roaming Woodfired
Pizza. Captain Lawrence Brewery and Prospero
Winery are available to over-21 guests.
In addition, Winter Wonderland will feature
the following special attractions:
* Saturday, Dec. 13 – Dobbs Ferry High
School Orchestra and Chorus, time to be announced
* Sunday, Dec. 14 – White Plains Recreation and Parks Forever Young Singers from 5
to 6 p.m.; ice sculpting demonstration from 6 to
8 p.m.
* Saturday, Dec. 20 – Dickens carolers in
Victorian costume from 6 to 9 p.m.; Miss Westchester and Miss Westchester Teen skating with
the public from 7 to 9 p.m.; and ice sculpting
demonstration from 7 to 9 p.m.
* Sunday, Dec. 21 – Penny Lane Dance
Academy from 4:30 and 5:30 p.m.; Miz Liz
strolling entertainer from 6 to 9 p.m.; and The
Chordsmen quartet from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Through Sunday, Jan. 4, Westchester’s
Winter Wonderland is open from 4 to 10 p.m.
weekdays and Sundays, and 4 to 11 p.m. Fridays
and Saturdays. The holiday shopping tent will
only be open through Dec. 24.
Westchester’s Winter Wonderland combines the best of New York City’s Rockefeller
Center and Bryant Park in Westchester County,
and is presented by Westchester Medical Center,
sponsored by the Friends of Westchester County
Parks and produced by the county’s Department
of Parks, Recreation and Conservation.
Visit www.wwinterwonderland.com for
updates on weather-related closings and attendance, or follow the event on Facebook.
“Show Boat” composed by Yonkers’ Jerome
Kern.
John Andrus
By Mary Hoar
President, Yonkers Historical Society
Monday, Dec. 22
Dec. 22, 1894: The St. Andrew’s Golf Club
of Yonkers-on-the-Hudson joined Newport Golf
Club, Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, the Brookline
Country Club and Chicago Golf Club to form the
Amateur Golf Association of the United States.
This name later was changed to U.S. Golf Association.
Dec. 22. 1904: Residents from Nepera Park
appeared before the Yonkers Board of Education
to demand “proper school facilities” for their children. The board immediately moved to rent a temporary building and hire one teacher to serve the
people of Nepera Park to open the first of the year.
Tuesday, Dec. 23
Dec. 23, 1776: Col. Philipse was paroled and
returned home to the Manor Hall. A few months
later, he attempted to warn British troops of an
impending American attack but his messenger
was captured. On hearing the news, Philipse put
his family on a boat and fled down the river to
the British in New York, never to see his beloved
Manor Hall again. In 1783, the family moved to
England, where the colonel died in 1786.
Wednesday, Dec. 24
Dec. 24, 1906: The Yonkers Police Department was surprised to receive a phone call from a
Yonkers resident reporting a “ghost barge” floating down the Hudson River, complete with the
sound of human screams. The barge had broken
its moorings while tied up at Hastings while the
occupant was asleep. Because of ice floes in on
the river, the boat could not be reached until well
below Yonkers.
Dec. 24, 1907: U.S. Rep. John Andrus distributed 550 Christmas dinners to the poor of our
city. In addition to basic groceries, each dinner had
a 12-pound turkey and a sack of flour. Andrus estimated that more than 2,700 people were “made
happy.”
Dec. 24, 1908: Rep. Andrus announced he
would discontinue his annual tradition of giving
more than 1,000 Christmas dinners to Yonkers’
needy each year. Why? A cartoon depicted him
exchanging turkeys for votes.
Dec. 24, 1926: The airplane beacon tower
built near Fortfield Reservoir on Palmer Road was
completed with the installation of a 50,000-candlepower light. The light was one of a series built
from Boston to San Francisco to aid night-flying
mail pilots. The Department of Commerce leased
the site from Yonkers for $1 a year.
Thursday, Dec. 25
Dec. 25, 1848: The first Mass was offered in
St. Mary’s Church by Father John Ryan.
Dec. 25, 1887: The St. Aloysius Boarding
Academy for Boys was destroyed by fire. Opened
in 1868 by the Sisters of Charity on the South
Broadway property of the late Judge Aaron Vark,
St. Aloysius prospered right from the start, as there
was a need for a good school for pre-college boys.
Among its students were notables such as John
and Lionel Barrymore.
Sadly, the school burned down Christmas
Day 1887. A notice appeared in the Yonkers
Statesman 10 days later, informing the public “the
loss by the burning of St. Aloysius Academy will
be considerable, and that it is only partially covered by insurance.” The school was to be no more,
and the property was used to build St. Joseph’s
Hospital.
Dec. 25, 1917: The YMCA remained open
all day to welcome soldiers and sailors home on
furlough.
Friday, Dec. 26
Dec. 26, 1915: Yonkers was hit with a stunning wave of freak weather. A downpour of hail
and snow followed by thunder and lightning
caused signs, trees and poles to be blown down.
Streetcar tracks were blocked for several hours in
the aftermath of the tempest.
Saturday, Dec. 27
Dec. 27, 1922: Opening their hearts, the management of Proctor’s Theater entertained more
than 600 residents at three orphanages in Yonkers,
Leake and Watts New York and the National Hebrew Orphanages at the matinee performance of
the Proctor’s Holiday Festival. Leading the bill
was “Soul Mate,” starring Johnny Dyer and Earle
B. Mountain.
Also featured were “the Fawn Sisters, the
prettiest dancing and singing duo in the whole
firmament of stars, and Harry Barry and his winsome little sister.” The magnificent bill of “superexcellent vaudeville arranged for the Yuletide” had
six “big acts of big laugh punch with ‘knockout’
labeled all over it.”
Dec. 27, 1927: “Show Boat,” with music
composed by Yonkers’ Jerome Kern at his home
on Dellwood Road in Cedar Knolls, opened at the
Ziegfield Theater.
Sunday, Dec. 28
Dec. 28, 1783: Israel Honeywell, William
Hadley and Thomas Sherwood supervised the
town meeting, at which officers for the Town of
Yonkers were elected.
Dec. 28, 1922: The Yonkers Police School
graduated its first class with public exercises in the
State Armory attended by more than 1000 people.
Forty-one new policemen were introduced as fully
ready for patrol duty following the exercises.
For more information on the Yonkers Historical Society, Sherwood House and upcoming
events, visit www.facebook.com/YonkersHistoricalSociety, LinkedIn, or follow the society on
Twitter @YonkersHistoric. For information on
membership in YHS, call 914-961-8940 or email
yhsociety@aol.com.
Lincoln Park Jewish Center
Holds Chanukah Festivities
Multiple Chanukiahs (the actual proper name for what many call Menorah) hold candles on
a table at last year’s Lincoln Park Jewish Center event after people lit them together in their
individual chaukiot that they brought. Photo by Robert Kalfus.
Chanukah, the Festival of Lights started last week and ends before sundown
Wednesday, Dec. 24.
On Saturday Dec. 20, the community is
welcome to enjoy the Chanukah festivities
at Lincoln Park Jewish Center, starting with
a community candle lighting (candles will
be provided), at 7 p.m., and entertainment
by the members of the Hebrew Institute
Choir, trained and directed by Dr. Jonathan
Dzik.
Lasagna and special holiday food, prepared by Chef Leah Katz, will be provided,
along with the traditional foods fried in oil
– latkes and sufganiot – to recall the miracle
of the cruze of oil, which lasted eight days.
The cost to members is $15, and to nonmembers is $18, with children age 6 to 12
costing $5; children younger than 5 are admitted free.
Call the synagogue office at 914-9657119 to reserve at spot.
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Seeking 3 Lost Kittens
Sheba Needs a Holiday Miracle
Sheba in her room at the Kingston shelter.
Three kittens that look like Pippy, above, are currently missing.
Dear Readers:
Our family is heartbroken over the loss of our
three beautiful kittens. They went missing Thursday, Dec. 11 from our home on Palmer Road, in
the vicinity of Yonkers. These kittens urgently
need their second veterinarian visit for booster immunization shots.
Reward offered.
Call Joan Kayser at 914-815-0759 or e-mail
maric217@peoplepc.com.
Kids’ Programs at HRM
Students on school break can join artist James
Prosek and junior docents for creative activities
and planetarium shows Monday through Wednesday, Dec. 29 to 31 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Hudson
River Museum, 511 Warburton Ave., Yonkers.
Learn about the fish in the Hudson Riverama
gallery, then paint a fish in watercolor. Daily free
planetarium shows are at 2 and 3:30 p.m. for ages
7 and older; students must be accompanied by a
caregiver.
During “The Sky Tonight,” take a live tour
of the heavens from this area; at 2 p.m., for ages
8 and older.
“We Are Aliens” will feature a hunt for evidence of alien life at 3:30 p.m.; for ages 8 and
older.
These programs as free with museum admission, which is $6 for adults, $3 for youth ages 3 to
18 and $4 for seniors and students with identification.
Also at HRM, gather round the Great Hall
Staircase in Glenview to hear traditional holiday
music by the Male Glee Club of Yonkers on Sunday, Dec. 21 from 3 to 3:30 p.m.
For more information, visit www.hrm.org or
call 914-963-4550.
Library Branch Closed for
3-Day Film Production
The Grinton I. Will branch of the Yonkers
Public Library will be closed Dec. 16 and Jan.
8 and 9 to accommodate film production taking
place in the building. The Will branch is located
at 1500 Central Park Ave., near Tuckahoe Road.
HBO, the premium cable television channel, is filming a mini-series based on Lisa Belkin’s book “Show Me a Hero,” which tells the
story of Yonkers in the late 1980s and early
1990s, focusing on Mayor Nicholas Wasicsko
and the drama that unfolded in the wake of a
federal judge’s housing desegregation order.
The Grinton I. Will branch was the setting for
some important public meetings, and the trustees of the library have agreed to permit HBO to
film there over the course of three days.
The other two branches of the Yonkers
Public Library will follow their regular schedules on those days. The Riverfront Library is
located at One Larkin Center in downtown, and
the Crestwood Branch is located at 16 Thompson St.
For more information about the Yonkers
Public Library, visit www.ypl.org.
Rest in Peace:
Brian Foley, Age 54
Brian died in Gastonia, N.C., on Friday,
Dec. 12. He was the brother of Yonkers Rising
writer Phil Foley.
Brian was born May 11, 1960 to the late
Philip E. and Catherine Vaughan Foley in Yonkers. He graduated from Lincoln High School,
where he played baseball. (He was also known
for his guitar playing).
He worked for Federal Express in New
York City before moving to North Carolina,
where he married Tonya Gibson Foley, who survives him.
In addition to his brother Phil (wife Elaine),
Brian is survived by his sister Cathy W. Foley;
two nephews, Philip and Michael Foley; one
niece, Trisha Nieto Hwalek (Chris); and two
grand-nephews, Brandon and Christian Hwalek.
Funeral services were held in North Carolina. A memorial service will be held this spring
in Yonkers.
Two More Break-Ins
On McLean Avenue
Sheba was at the Yonkers Animal Shelter for
seven years, but when it moved to its new location the shelter did take her along because she was
deemed “not adoptable.” She has been at Ulster
County SPCA ever since, and can be adopted to the
right owner – who would have to drive to Kingston
to meet her.
Staff would love to see Sheba find a forever
family, as this dog has lived in shelters for more
than eight years.
Mayor, Police & Fire Depts.
Offer Holiday Safety Tips
To ensure a safe and happy holiday season,
Mayor Mike Spano, the Yonkers Police Department and Yonkers Fire Department last week
announced helpful holiday safety guidelines for
residents.
“The holidays are a time to gather with
friends and loved ones and participate in joyful
festivities, but it’s important to take precautions
and consider the risks associated with holiday
activities,” said Spano. “Following a few simple
rules of thumb will ensure safety for all during the
holidays and beyond.”
YPD encourages residents to keep their
guard up when holiday shopping and be mindful
of potential scams. Cyber criminals especially use
aggressive and creative tactics to steal money and
personal information from unassuming individuals.
“We want our residents to have the best possible holiday season and that means ensuring their
safety at all times,” said Police Commissioner
Charles Gardner. “The safety tips provided can be
applied all year round but should be particularly
remembered during the holidays, when the excitement of the season sometimes causes people to let
their guards down.”
The holidays also present an increased risk
of home fires caused by Christmas trees, candles,
holiday decorations and cooking. According to
the National Fire Protection Association, every
year fire departments respond to an average of
210 structure fires caused by Christmas trees; two
out of every five home decoration fires are started
by candles.
The Yonkers Fire Department advises residents to be mindful of these potential threats in
their homes.
“When we think about the holidays, family
festivities and good cheer come to mind, but what
few of us consider is that the holidays present
an increased risk of home fires – many of which
can be prevented by adhering to a few simple
guidelines,” said Acting Fire Commissioner John
Darcy.
Crime Prevention Tips
* Be alert and aware of your surroundings
at all times, as criminals often target people who
are distracted.
* Avoid leaving valuables in your car. Whenever possible, place items out of sight in the trunk
of your vehicle prior to reaching your destination,
and never leave packages in the passenger compartment unattended.
* Carry your purse close to your body. Place
one end of the purse in the palm of your hand and
the other in the bend of the elbow; never wrap the
strap around your body.
* If you are carrying a wallet, carry it in your
front pants pocket, as the rear pants pocket is the
easiest to pick.
* Don’t wait until you have reached your
front door to look for your keys. Instead, have
them ready in your hand. If a stranger is standing
near your door, it may be a good idea not to go in
until the situation feels safer.
* If you live in an apartment building, don’t
buzz in someone who rings your bell until you
have verified who they are. This will help protect
you and your neighbors.
* Remind children to be wary of strangers,
including those on the internet.
Avoiding Scams
* Be wary of con artists, as they use a number of ploys to trick you and steal your property.
Some divert your attention while others pick your
pocket; some pose as utility workers or as a trades
person to gain access to the inside of your home,
while others conduct scams that are more elaborate, involving several con artists.
* Be wary of telephone and email solicitations asking for personal information about your
accounts, passwords or Social Security number.
* As a consumer, you should avoid illegal
vendors selling goods on the street. Purchase merchandise only from licensed vendors or reputable
stores. Follow your instincts, and remember: If it
sounds “too good to be true,” it probably is.
Christmas Tree Safety
* If you have an artificial tree, be sure it is
labeled, certified or identified by the manufacturer
as fire retardant.
* If you have a real tree, choose one with
fresh, green needles that do not fall off when
touched.
* Make sure the tree is placed at least 3 feet
away from any heat source, like fireplaces, radiators, candles, heat vents or lights.
* Use lights that have the label of an independent testing laboratory, as some lights are for
indoor or outdoor use only, not both.
* Replace any string of lights that has worn
or broken cords or loose bulb connections.
* Dispose of the tree when it begins dropping needles. Dried-out needles are a fire danger
and should never be left in the home or garage, or
placed outside against the home.
*Residents can place their Christmas trees
curbside for pickup Jan. 5 to 9, or drop it off at
Yonkers Organic Yard, 610 Nepperhan Ave.
Cooking
* Try not to leave the kitchen while frying,
grilling or broiling food. Keep anything that can
catch fire away from the stovetop, and turn it off
when you leave the kitchen.
* Keep a lid nearby when cooking to smother
small grease fires; slide the lid on the pan and turn
off the stovetop. Leave the pan covered until it is
completely cooled. For an oven fire, turn off the
heat and keep the door closed.
Candles
* When burning candles, keep them at least
12 inches away from anything that can burn, and
remember to put them out when you leave the
room or go to bed.
* Use candle holders that are sturdy, won’t
tip over and are placed on uncluttered surfaces
* Consider using flameless candles, which
look and smell like real candles
Annual Slam Dunk Tourney
Coming Up at County Center
Yonkers police respond to a break-in on McLean Avenue.
By Phil Foley
Mclean Avenue has suffered another round
of burglaries, this time during the early morning
hours of Tuesday Dec. 16, when the Heritage Bar
and Eileen’s Country Kitchen were broken into
from the rear door of their establishments.
An undisclosed amount of money was stolen.
McLean Avenue has been plagued with a
rash of bank robberies and break-ins during this
last year, suggesting there is a genuine need for
increased police patrols and a foot post between
Bronx River Road and Kimball Avenue.
So far, all requests have fallen on deaf ears at
City Hall.
The Woodlawn Community has also been hit
with an increased number of muggings and robberies on its streets – especially involving senior
citizens.
See some of the area’s best high school basketball match-ups during the 16th annual Westchester County Slam Dunk Tournament, from
Friday, Dec. 26 through Monday, Dec. 29, at the
County Center in White Plains.
This year’s four-day event is presented by
Westchester County Parks and supported by
Friends of Westchester County Parks, Inc.
The tournament will showcase 24 of the best
boys’ and girls’ high school basketball teams in
the area, featuring some of the most exciting play
of the upcoming high school basketball season.
Participating high school boys’ teams
include: Archbishop Molloy in Briarwood;
Archbishop Stepinac, White Plains; Cardinal
Spellman, Bronx; Croton-Harmon, Croton on
Hudson; Gorton, Yonkers; Greece Athena, Rochester; Harrison, Harrison; Iona Prepatory, New
Rochelle; Kingston, Kingston; Sleepy Hollow,
Sleepy Hollow; Spring Valley, Spring Valley;
Tappan Zee, Orangeburg; White Plains, White
Plains; and Woodlands, Hartsdale.
Participating high school girls’ teams include: Albany; Albertus Magnus, Bardonia;
Beacon; Bishop Loughlin, Brooklyn; Byram
Hills, Armonk; Grand Street Campus, Brooklyn;
Jamesville DeWitt, Syracuse; North Rockland;
Ossining; and Rye.
A complete bracket of games is available at
www.countycenter.biz.
Admission is $5 per day, and tickets can be
purchased at the County Center box office Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
or Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets can
also be purchased through www.Ticketmaster.
com.
The Westchester County Center is located
at 198 Central Ave., White Plains, and parking
at the center is $5. It is also accessible via the
Westchester County BEE-LINE bus system. For
a bus schedule, call 914-813-7777 or go to www.
westchestergov.com/beelinebus.
For more information, go to www.countycenter.biz or call 914-995-4050.
Friday, December 19-26, 2014 - Yonkers Rising- PAGE 5
Golf Courses Close for Season
The six Westchester County-owned golf
courses will close for the season after play Sunday, Jan. 4, weather and conditions permitting;
check with the individual course for playing
availability.
Contact Dunwoodie at 914-231-3490, or
Sprain Lake at 914-231-3481, both in Yonkers;
Yonkers Gets
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ing in the first year of the program.
Now that the funding is in place, the next
question, which was quickly answered by
Mayor Mike Spano and the Yonkers Board of
Education, was: Will YPS be ready for full-day
pre-K in the fall of 2015?
“Full-day pre-kindergarten is back for
September 2015,” said Yonkers Board of Education President Dr. Nader Sayegh. “Yonkers
families received a fabulous holiday gift yesterday from the U.S. Department of Education, our federal legislators and Gov. (Andrew)
Cuomo. Reinstating full-day pre-kindergarten
has been a top priority for the trustees; we are
thrilled it will be a reality for September.
“Special thanks must be given to our state
legislators, Mayor Spano, (City Council) President (Liam) McLaughlin and the City Council, and the Yonkers PTAs for advancing the
needs of Yonkers children,” Sayegh added.
“Pre-K gives a child an advantage that
stays with them throughout their time in the
school system,” said Spano. “Pre-K is the path
to success for many young students, especially
those who are not native English speakers.”
The funds for Yonkers’ full-day pre-K
come as Cuomo targeted the funds “in communities with high poverty rates, as these districts serve high numbers of children who are
dual-language learners.”
In a telephone call last week with the New
York State Education Department, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Michael Yazurlo was
informed that Yonkers would receive approximately $33 million over four years.
Yazurlo is wasting no time. Later in the
week, in conference calls with the district’s
30 elementary principals, the superintendent
asked them to assess classroom space and begin dreaming of what they need to open school
doors for full-day pre-kindergarten next year.
Yazurlo thanked the district administrators who provided Yonkers data to the State
Education Department for the grant, including
Deputy Superintendent Dr. Edwin Quezada,
This, Too
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Yonkers ended the year on an “epicurean
high” with the openings of Olive Garden and
Longhorn Steakhouse at Cross County. For the
uninitiated, at Olive Garden it’s all about the
all-you-can-eat salad, hot soup on wintry days
and fresh-out-of-the-oven breadsticks. Don’t
compare Olive Garden with Yonkers staples like
Guilio’s or San Martino, but it is a fun and a
unique Italian dining experience.
Olive Garden Happy Hour is Monday to
Friday from 3 to 6 p.m.
At Longhorn, it’s all about the appetizers
– especially the grilled, white cheddar-stuffed
mushrooms. Steaks are good; it’s not Peter Luger
but with sides like mac and cheese and grilled
asparagus, you will have a good meal.
Happy hour is Monday through Friday from
4 to 7 p.m.
The year 2014 has certainly been an exciting one locally. As we speak, “Santa’s elves”
are busy installing new red light camera equipment where you get off the Cross County or
Saw Mill River parkways going south at Rumsey Road and Spruce Street. This week, New
Jersey ended its red light camera program. If
the ticket laden public puts enough pressure on
our elected officials, maybe we can – no pun
intended – “rein in” the out-of-control red light
camera programs in Yonkers and other parts of
New York State.
Next year is a local election year and as I
predicted earlier in 2014, the process has started
to settle contracts with Yonkers’ unions – many
of whom have been without contracts for way
too long. Yonkersites vote for mayor in 2015 and
other than the fact that Mayor Mike Spano looks
like the favorite, the only thing I have from the
horse’s mouth is that Councilman Dennis Shepherd will not be running for mayor next year.
Again, locally, our leaders have joined a
lawsuit demanding equitable funding for Yonkers Public Schools. I wish them well, but this is
an issue that has plagued Yonkers for what seems
like generations.
Generation Yonkers! Isn’t that the current
splashy advertising campaign to encourage businesses to relocate to Yonkers? Again, this year
the state Board of Regents approved its 2015-16
school aid proposal, including a $2 billion increase in state aid and calls for equitable funding
to poor districts, as well as a goal of restoring the
Gap Elimination Adjustment.
A dream is a wish your heart makes!
We lost Robin Williams, Joan Rivers and
Philip Seymour Hoffman all too tragically this
year. Locally, we lost Carolyn Weiner, former reporter for the Journal News, editor of the Yonkers
Jewish Chronicle and City Hall staffer who was
instrumental years ago in the initial restoration
efforts at Untermyer Park after years of neglect.
Another one of the “quiet giants” of Yonkers!
On the regional level, yes, Virginia, it looks
like we will have a new Tappan Zee Bridge in
our lifetime! How much it will cost to cross the
Maple Moor in White Plains at 914-995-9200;
Mohansic in Yorktown Heights at 914-8625283; Saxon Woods in Scarsdale at 914-2313461; and Hudson Hills in Ossining at 914-8643000.
The courses are expected to re-open in
March, weather and conditions permitting.
Director Johanna Tramantano and Grants Programs Manager Edward Lawson.
“This is truly a Robert F. Kennedy moment for me,” said Yazurlo. “I often refer to
Kennedy’s quote, ‘I dream of things that never
were and say, why not?’”
In his Memorial Day letter to Yonkers
families, Yazurlo wrote: “Together, we must
ask, why not? When contemplating the constraints to programs and reductions in staffing,
why not rally together for our students and formulate a cohesive, strategic plan that addresses
funding constraints and optimizes educational
opportunities?”
This particular dream is based on ongoing research done by the district that attests
Yonkers’ full-day pre-kindergarten worked for
Yonkers students.
“As a former public school teacher, I understand that few investments yield a higher
rate of return than a solid education,” said
Congressman Eliot Engel. “Children from
low-income families often face substantial
hurdles that limit their access to quality early
education programs. This federal funding will
enable New York City and the City of Yonkers
to expand their full-day pre-kindergarten programs and better serve the needs of some of
our most vulnerable students. By increasing
access to early education, we can help more
students start their academic careers on the
right track.”
Providing full-day pre-K in YPS has been
the number one concern of parents at City
Council budget hearings and Board of Education meetings since the program was cut to
part-time several years ago. The council considered adding funds to the YPS budget for the
current 2014-15 school, year but determined
that the district could not come up with enough
classroom space to be ready for pre-K this year.
“I am very pleased we were able to get the
funding for full-day pre-K,” said City Council Education Committee Chairman Michael
Sabatino. “The value of having full-day preK has been proven over and over again. This
gives our youngest students strong skills and
basic tools as they move forward in their education process.”
new span – only our New York State officials
know for sure.
The Sprain Ridge pool remained closed this
year, tragically denying swimmers this important aquatic facility. I have lost track of the many
promises for its repair.
Just this week an Australian Islamic Cleric
gunman killed innocent people in Australia, a
man in Philadelphia killed six people and the
Taliban has been busy killing students in Pakistan. Despite all of the best efforts of our leaders
and the stupidity of some of them who release
torture reports – stirring up anti-American sentiments abroad – sadly, no one in our country or
anywhere in the world can say they are truly safe.
Bottom line is: If you see something, say
something!
Bill Cosby went from America’s favorite
dad to America’s alleged serial rapist. Time will
tell the truth.
The Ebola scare was short lived.
Will Metro-North improve safety on the
rails? Only time and pressure from the National
Transportation Safety Board will tell.
The most honest politician of the year? Believe it or not, in my book it is Vice President
Joe Biden. In February he equated LaGuardia
Airport with a “third-world country.” Anyone
who has visited the airport knows that Biden’s
comments ring true. And to his credit, several
months later Gov. Andrew Cuomo joined the
vice president to announce major improvements
to LaGuardia and the other airports in our region.
Long overdue!
Don’t count Biden out in the presidential
sweepstakes!
We end our year with the non-indict verdict
in the Eric Garner case and $23 million in overtime for police officers in New York City to manage those rightly so unhappy with the verdict. Do
you realize what $23 million could do for our
schools, to feed the homeless, and otherwise
make the world a better place?
As for me, 2014 was, to quote Frank Sinatra, “a very good year,” and 2015 looks like it
will be only better. Which gets me to the LeAnn
Rimes picture…
Celebrities like LeAnn Rimes offer “meet
and greet” opportunities to fans to support important causes. I was fortunate to have my picture taken with Rimes for a donation sponsoring
a child as part of the Save the Children campaign.
Whether it be Dad’s favorite charity, dropping a $1 in the Salvation Army Kettle this time
of year, or supporting Save the Children with $1
a day going toward children in the world’s most
vulnerable places – from America to Zimbabwe
– there are so many charities out there worthy of
your support.
I raise a glass of Yonkers’ finest tap water
to you, dear readers, and wish you a 2015 filled
with good health and happiness in a world of
peace!
Reach Eric Schoen at thistooisyonkers@
aol.com and follow him on Twitter @ericyonkers.
Catch the Westchester Rising Radio Show featuring Dan Murphy and Eric Schoen on Thursdays
at 10 a.m. on WVOX 1460 on the A.M. dial.
Stewart-Cousins Re-Elected
Democratic Senate Leader
Senate Democratic Conference Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins with local hero Jenna
Fanelli.
State Sen. Andrea Stewart, who was reelected as the leader of the Senate Democratic
Conference in Albany last week, has joined
with her Democratic Senate colleagues to announce a set of criminal justice reforms.
“I am honored and humbled to be re-elected by my Democratic Senate colleagues, and I
thank them for their continued trust and support,” said Stewart-Cousins, who will continue her history-making role as the first female
leader of a legislative conference in New York
State history
The proposed reforms to the state’s criminal justice system are aimed at addressing incidents of police-caused fatalities following
a grand jury’s decision not to bring charges
against a police officer who caused the death
Eric Garner in New York City. The two proposals announced by Stewart-Cousins include
the implementation of a permanent Office of
Special Investigation to review similar cases in
the future, and to provide funds in the 2015-16
state budget for law enforcement institutions to
invest in wearable video cameras.
“The sad reality is, many New Yorkers
currently do not believe that all state residents
are treated equally within our criminal justice
system,” said Stewart-Cousins. “Reforming
the criminal justice system to ensure that unarmed civilians are better protected is a common-sense way to restore New Yorkers’ trust
in our public protection institutions. I urge my
colleagues in state government to join with the
Senate Democratic Conference in supporting
this legislation.”
Legislation sponsored by Stewart-Cousins
will create the Office of Special Investigation
to automatically review any criminal offense
committed by a police officer that results in
the death of an unarmed civilian. Additionally,
New Yorkers will be able to petition this office
to take over investigations in special circumstances.
The Senate Democratic Conference also
announced that it will ask Gov. Andrew Cuomo to provide approximately $75 million in
the 2015-16 executive budget for law enforcement agencies to purchase and utilize wearable
video cameras. These state funds would be utilized to reimburse local and state law enforcement organizations who purchase and utilize
these cameras.
“Body cameras, when utilized properly,
have already been shown to help facilitate
more positive interactions between law enforcement officers and the public they serve,”
said Stewart-Cousins. “We look forward to
working with Gov. Cuomo to ensure that funds
are provided in the executive budget, and the
enacted 2015-16 state budget, so public protection agencies throughout New York State will
be reimbursed for investing in these commonsense law enforcement tools.”
Stewart-Cousins, who represents the 35th
Senate District, which includes Greenburgh,
Scarsdale and parts of Yonkers, White Plains
and New Rochelle, joined other officials in
praising the heroism of Jenna Fanelli.
Last week, Fanelli received a “Jenna
Fanelli Day” proclamation from her adopted
Town of Greenburgh and was surprised by
federal, state, county, city and local proclamations, recognition and personal congratulations
from Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano and Assembly member Shelley Mayer.
In early September, a 6-year-old boy with
autism who was enjoying the day with his family, was rescued from the Hudson River by the
then-ANDRUS recreational therapist (who has
since been promoted) and Greenburgh resident, who plunged into action after hearing a
child needed help. A number of would-be rescuers attempted to brave the currents – so powerful that one hero drowned and others were
thwarted.
Jenna, a certified lifeguard of more than
seven years, was able to reach the child, and
hugged him with one arm while backstroking
with the other for 10 minutes to the safety of
the river’s edge.
While Jenna does not view herself as a
hero, others clearly do; Greenburgh Town
Councilman Francis Sheehan organized the
surprise after learning what she did.
“It seems we (the public) are always hearing about people doing wrong,” he said. “Here
is someone who could not have done something more right. She risked her life for a child
who truly would have died. This is the ultimate
selfless act.”
As a recreational therapist on the Yonkers
campus of ANDRUS, Jenna utilized recreational activities to add richness to the everyday lives of children with serious emotional
challenges. She has since been promoted to
administrative assistant, to ANDRUS senior
campus director.
Bryan Murphy, the nonprofit organization’s acting president and CEO, could not be
more proud.
“Jenna put her courage and training to the
very best use,” he said. “Her attitude and actions exemplify the spirit of so many of our
ANDRUS staff – combining competence with
compassion to the tangible benefit of children.
We are so proud to call her our own and grateful for her leadership and service to all aspects
of the community.”
To join the Exchange Club of Yonkers contact
Vice-President David Tubiolo at 646-596-3375
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NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT: WESTCHESTER COUNTY. WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WACHOVIA MORTGAGE FSB, FORMERLY KNOWN AS WORLD
SAVINGS BANK, FSB, Pltf. vs. EUSEBIO CASTRO, et al, Defts. Index #56407/13. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale dated Oct. 30, 2014, I will sell at public auction in
lobby of the Westchester County Courthouse, 111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd., White
Plains, NY on Jan. 16, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., prem. k/a 67 Saint Andrews Pl., Yonkers, NY
a/k/a Section 1, Block 131, Lot 41. Said property located in City of Yonkers, County of Westchester and State of NY, known and designated as the Southerly portion of Plot No. 29 on
certain map entitled, “Map of Valentine Terrace” the property of Valentine Terrace Inc. situated in the Fourth Ward, City of Yonkers, N.Y. made by M. Lorini, C.E. and filed in the Office
of the Register of Westchester County, (now Westchester County Clerk’s Office, Division of
Land Records) on Nov. 26, 1915, as Map 2115. Approx. amt. of judgment is $627,606.34
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#1324 12/12/14 – 01/02/15
SUPREME COURT OF WESTCHESTER COUNTY STATE OF NEW YORK
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In the Matter of Foreclosure of TAX LIENS
Pursuant to XIX of the Charter of the City of Yonkers and Article 11, Title 3 of the Real Property Tax Law, by the City of Yonkers, New York, -- List of delinquent taxes as of November
10, 2014, consisting of one volume.
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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIENS BY CITY OF YONKERS, NEW YORK
BY ACTION IN REM
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on the 10th day of November, 2014, JOHN LISZEWSKI, Commissioner of Finance and Enforcing Officer of the City of Yonkers pursuant to law filed with
the Clerk of Westchester County, a list of parcels of property affected by unpaid tax liens
held and owned by said City of Yonkers which on such date had been unpaid for a period
of at least two years after the date when the tax, assessment or other legal charge represented thereby became a lien. Said list contains as to each such parcel, (a) a brief description of the property affected by such tax lien, (b) the name of the last known owner of such
property as the same appears on the assessment roll of said City of Yonkers for the last
calendar year, or a statement that the owner is unknown if such be the case, (c) a statement
of the amount of such tax lien upon such parcel including those which shall have been due
for less than two years together with the date or dates from which, and the rate or rates at
which interest and penalties shall be computed.
All persons having or claiming to have an interest in the real property described in such
list of delinquent taxes are hereby notified that the filing of such list of delinquent taxes
constitutes the commencement by said City of Yonkers of an action in the Supreme Court,
Westchester County, to foreclose the tax liens therein described by a foreclosure proceeding in rem and that such list constitutes a notice of pendency of action and a complaint by
the said City of Yonkers against such piece or parcel of land therein described to enforce
the payment of such tax liens. Such action is brought against the real property only and is
to foreclose the tax liens described in such list.
No personal judgment shall be entered herein for such taxes, assessments or other legal
charges or any part thereof.
This notice is directed to all persons having or claiming to have an interest in the real property described in such list of delinquent taxes and such persons are hereby notified further
that a duplicate of such list of delinquent taxes has been filed in the office of the Commissioner of Finance of said City of Yonkers and will remain open for public inspection up to
and including the 12th day of January, 2015, which date is hereby fixed as the last day of
redemption.
AND take further notice that any person having or claiming to have an interest in any such
parcel and the legal right thereto may on or before said date redeem the same by paying to
the said Commissioner of Finance of the City of Yonkers the amount of all such unpaid tax
liens thereof and in addition thereto all interest and penalties which are a lien against such
real property, computed to and including the date of redemption. In the event that such
taxes are paid by a person other than the record owner of such property, the person so paying shall be entitled to have the tax liens affected thereby satisfied of record or to receive an
assignment of such tax liens evidenced by a proper written instrument.
Every person having any right, title or interest in or lien upon any parcel described in such
list of delinquent taxes may serve a verified notice of interest or a duly verified answer
upon the attorney for the City of Yonkers setting forth in detail the nature and amount of
his interest and any defense or objection to the foreclosure. Such answer must be filed in
the office of the County Clerk and served upon the attorney for the tax district foreclosing
within twenty days after the date above mentioned as the last day for redemption. In the
event of failure to redeem or answer by any person having the right to redeem or answer,
such person shall be forever barred and foreclosed of all right, title and interest and equity
of redemption in and to the parcel described in such list of delinquent taxes and a judgment
in foreclosure may be taken by default.
Dated: November 10, 2014
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
THE MUNICIPAL HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR THE CITY OF YONKERS, “MHACY”,
will receive proposals for INTERIOR PAINTING OF VACANT AND OCCUPIED APARTMENTS, at NY3-2A et al on Monday January 5,2015 at 12:00pm at which time all proposals will be opened and review for document completion, rated and ranked at the office
of MHACY Augustine J. Shea Building , 1511 Central Park Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10710.
Sealed, separate proposals are invited for the above work as they occur at sites: NY3-2A
et al.
Bid Documents are on file at the office of MHACY, Augustine J. Shea Building, 1511 Central
Park Avenue, Yonkers, NY, and may be obtained in person with a non-refundable payment
of Twenty-Five dollars ($25.00) Company Check, or Money Order ONLY. The proposal
will be review, ranked and rated by MHACY and MHACY reserves the right to accept one
or more of the proposals or to reject any and all proposals
Bidders must satisfy themselves by personal examination of the proposed work by
making an appointment with the contact person at each site and shall not, at any time
after submission of Proposal, dispute or complain nor assert that there was any misunderstanding in regard to the nature or amount of the work to be done. Proposals must be
accompanied with all required documents.
MHACY is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right to accept one or more of
the proposals or to reject any and all proposals or to waive any informality in the procurement procedure and if only one proposal is received, to accept it or return it unopened to
the bidder. No proposal shall be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days subsequent to
the opening of bids.
THE MUNICIPAL HOUISNG AUTHORITY FOR THE CITY OF YONKERS
JOSEPH SCHULDINER
Executive Director
DATE: DECEMBER 10, 2014
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
FOR ALARM SYSTEM SERVICE
The Municipal Housing Authority for the City of Yonkers (‘PHA’) will receive bids for the Service and Maintenance of their Alarm System on Monday January 5, 2015 until 11:00am
at the office of the PHA, Augustine J. Shea Building, 1511 Central Park Avenue, Yonkers,
New York 10710.
Sealed, separate proposals are invited for the work as follows: To Provide Service, Maintenance, Monitoring and Repairs to Existing Alarm Systems, Smoke Detectors and Install
New or Additional alarms at all PHA Offices, Community Rooms and Common Areas as
required. The proposals will be reviewed, ranked and rated by the PHA and awarded to
the most responsible bidders, which is most advantageous to the PHA.
Bid Documents are on file at the office of the PHA, Augustine J. Shea Building, 1511 Central Park Avenue, Yonkers, New York and may be obtained in person with a non-refundable
payment of Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00) Check or Money Order, only. Bidders must
satisfy themselves by personal examination of the proposed work and shall not, at any
time after submission of Bid, dispute or complain nor assert that there was any misunderstanding in regard to the nature or amount of the work to be done.
Bid security in the form of a Money Order, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, made
payable to The Municipal Housing Authority for the City of Yonkers or a satisfactory bid
bond executed by the bidder and a surety company in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the dollar amount equal to one year of monitoring service.
The PHA is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right to reject any or all bids
in the procurement procedure and if only one proposal is received, to return it unopened to
the bidder or to waive any informalities. No bid shall be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60)
days subsequent to the opening of bids.
THE MUNICIPAL HOUSING AUTHORITY
FOR THE CITY OF YONKERS
JOSEPH SHULDINER
Executive Director
DATE: December 10, 2014 JOHN LISZEWSKI
COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE and ENFORCING OFFICER for the City of Yonkers
City Hall
40 South Broadway
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 377-6141
MICHAEL V. CURTI, ESQ.,
CORPORATION COUNSEL and
ATTORNEY for the City of Yonkers
City Hall
40 South Broadway
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 377-5063
TO THE PARTY TO WHOM THE ENCLOSED NOTICE IS ADDRESSED
You are the presumptive owner or lienor of one or more of the parcels mentioned and described in the list referred to in the enclosed notice.
Unless the taxes and assessments and all other legal charges are paid, or an answer interposed, as provided by statute, the ownership of said property, will in due course pass to the
City of Yonkers as provided by the law of the Charter of the City of Yonkers and the State
of New York.
Under the Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act of 1940 and acts amendatory thereto, special
rights and privileges are given to persons in the military service, which includes all members of the Army of the United States, the United States Navy, the Marine Corps, the Coast
Guard, and all officers of the Public Health Service detailed by property authority for duty either with the Army or Navy, in Federal Service on active duty with any one of said branches.
If you are in Military Service, or if any one else within your knowledge or information, who
is the owner of any right, title or interest in or lien upon any of such parcels, is in Military
Service, will you kindly so advise me.
In the event of your failure to respond to this motion on or before the twentieth day after
January 12, 2015, the last day of redemption herein, application for judgment of foreclosure
or for judgment of foreclosure and sale in the within foreclosure action will be made to the
County Court of Westchester County.
Dated: November 10, 2014
JOHN LISZEWSKI
COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE and ENFORCING OFFICER for the City of Yonkers
City Hall
40 South Broadway
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 377-6141
MICHAEL V. CURTI, ESQ.,
CORPORATION COUNSEL and
ATTORNEY for the City of Yonkers
City Hall
40 South Broadway
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 377-5063
#1316 11/14/14 – 12/19/14
Notice is hereby given that
a license, number 1282715,
for beer and wine has been
applied for by the undersigned to sell beer and wine
at retail in a restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage
Control Law at 269 Market
Street, Yonkers, NY 10710
for on premises consumption. Muse Paintbar LLC
#1326 12/12/ - 12/19
#1329 12/12 – 12/19
FRiDAY, DEcEMbER 19-26, 2014 - YoNkERs RisiNG - PAGE 7
Seniors and Health Care
Touchdown for Ashikari
Breast Center at St. John’s
Certified Medical Billing &
Coding Class at St. John’s
The Institute for Health Education and Research at St. John’s Riverside Hospital, in association with Dr. Reeham Neshiwat of Westchester Coder, Inc., is offering a certified medical
billing and coding program early next year.
Classes will take place Monday and
Wednesday for five weeks, from 5:30 to 10 p.m.,
beginning Monday, March 16. Class will be held
at St. John’s Riverside Hospital, Andrus Pavilion, 967 N. Broadway, Yonkers.
The cost for this class is $1,850.
To register, contact Brenda Hartley at 914964-4274; registration begins Tuesday, Jan. 6.
For more information, call the Institute
for Health Education and Research at 914-7988965.
Legal Notices
RE-NOTICE OF SALE
FORMERLY NOTICED FOR DECEMBER 10, 2014
SUPREME COURT WESTCHESTER COUNTY
Members of the Dobbs Ferry football team with students and staff at the Ashikari Breast
Center.
Captains of the Dobbs Ferry Eagles football team Eddie Fanning and Justin Kennedy
in 2010 rallied their teammates to register for
the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides
Against Breast Cancer Walk, which was a
cause that was near and dear to the captains, as
a close family friend had recently passed away
from breast cancer.
The boys selected a local well-known recipient, the Ashikari Breast Center at St. John’s
Riverside Hospital Dobbs Ferry Pavilion. Dr.
Andrew Ashikari has been a long-time supporter of the Dobbs Ferry Touchdown Booster
Club, and his commitment has left a significant
impression on the Dobbs Ferry Eagles football
team.
This relationship has continued with succeeding team captains, including 2014 captains
Rohan Cherian-Ashe, Daniel Foresti and Dan-
CYTL 2012, Plaintiff (s), vs. MARGUERITE HOLMES, THE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR,
AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF ELEANORE K. JANOWSKI a/k/a ELEANORE
JANOWSKI, STEVE CUTTER, and CITY OF YONKERS,
iel Ward. In 2012, captains were Brian Gardner,
Riley Nieman, Anthony Cialini and Grant Giglio; in 2013, captains were Tim Soave, Chris
Addorisio, Matt Bohl and Daniel Riefenhauser.
In 2012, the Dobbs Ferry Eagles cheerleading squad also joined in support, with a
performance at the event.
The walk has become part of the tradition for both the football and cheerleading
teams, and this year were joined by the Soccer Goal Club Foundation in donating proceeds
to the Ashikari Breast Center. Dr. Ashikari and
his staff were presented with a remembrance
plaque and donations from the captains of the
teams.
The Goal Club started its first alumni soccer game in memory of Sarah Carnahan Quintero, a mom in the community that recently
passed away from the disease.
Defendant(s).
ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF: Barry Nesson Law P.C.,
700 White Plains Road, Scarsdale, New York 10583
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated July 23, 2014, I,
the Referee will re-sell at public auction in the lobby of the Westchester County Courthouse,
111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., White Plains, New York 10601, on the 5th day of January, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. premises in the City of Yonkers, New York known as tax map number
Section 4; Block 4704; Lot 15. This property had previously been sold at public auction on
September 5, 2014.
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of a filed judgment and terms of sale and SUBJECT TO THE RIGHTS, IF ANY, OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND NEW YORK
STATE FOR POSSIBLE UNPAID ESTATE TAXES. A third party Bidder shall be required to
deposit 100% of the approximate judgment amount due upon the Judgment of Foreclosure,
estimated to be $22,500 or 10% of the bid, whichever is greater.
BID DEPOSIT CHECK(S) MUST BE BY BANK OR CERTIFIED CHECK(S) DIRECTLY
PAYABLE TO THE REFEREE. CASH PAYMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. BIDS IN
LESS THAN $1,000 INCREMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. ENDORSED CHECKS
WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED,
Social Security Q&A
By Julissa Javier
Social Security Assistant District Manager,
Yonkers
Question: I have a relative who gets Supplemental Security Income for a disability. She is
now legally blind and wants to receive information from Social Security in an alternative format. How do I help her?
Answer: Social Security is dedicated to
providing vital information in the most effective
way for every individual. There are several ways
to receive information from us if you are blind
or have a visual impairment: You can choose to
receive Braille notices and a standard print notice by first-class mail, a Microsoft Word file on
a data compact disc and a print standard notice
by first-class mail, an audio CD and a standard
print notice by first-class mail, or a large-print
(18-point size) notice and a standard print notice
by first-class mail.
You can request these special notice options
by visiting www.socialsecurity.gov/people/blind.
Q: I have a neighbor who is disabled and
has been receiving Supplemental Security Income for quite some time. Recently, he’s been
trying to find employment. Is there any way I
can help?
A: Yes. You can help by letting him know
about Social Security’s free Ticket to Work program. When people take part in the program, they
can get help finding a job, vocational rehabilitation or other assistance. Employment networks
– organizations that help you find and keep a job
while supplying other employment resources at
no cost – provide these services.
Ticket to Work gives people the opportunity to work with a variety of employment networks. If you or someone you know is interested
in using the Ticket to Work program, visit www.
choosework.net and click “Find Help,” or call
the helpline at 1-866-968-7842 (TTY 1-866-8332967).
Index Number: 70138/2013
Dated: December, 2014
Christopher B. Meagher, Esq., Referee
#1333
12/19/14 – 01/02/15
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TAX SALE NOTICE
CITY OF YONKERS
Department of Finance and Management Services, Office of the Commissioner, City Hall,
Yonkers, New York.
Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 452, Laws of 1908, known as the Supplemental
Charter of the City of Yonkers, as amended by Chapter 725, of the Laws of 1917, adding
thereto a new article numbered Article V-a, as further amended by Chapter 487, Laws of
1922, and as further amended by Chapter 667, Laws of 1933, as amended by Article IX
Section 1 of Local Law No. 20-1961, as amended by Section 57 of Local Law 11 of 1995,
and any subsequent amendments thereto, known as the Charter of the City of Yonkers, I,
the undersigned Commissioner of Finance and Management Services of the City of Yonkers, do hereby give public notice:
That the respective owners of the lands and tenements in the City of Yonkers on which
any taxes or assessments have been imposed and became a lien and have remained unpaid for one year since the same were due and payable are required to pay the amount of
said taxes and assessments, together with all unpaid taxes and assessments affecting such
lands and tenements, which became a lien and were due and payable prior to December
16, 2014 with all penalties thereon remaining unpaid, together with the interest thereon at
the rate provided by law from the time the same became due and payable to the time of
payment, and the charges of this notice and all other costs and charges accrued thereon to
the time of payment, to the Commissioner of Finance and Management Services of the City
of Yonkers, at his office in the City Hall, Yonkers, New York.
And Notice is hereby given that if default be made in such payment, the lien of the City
of Yonkers, upon said lands and tenements for any tax or assessment, which became a lien
so as to be due and payable before December 16, 2014; will be sold at public auction in the
City Council Chambers, City Hall, in the City of Yonkers, on Wednesday, May 13, 2015,
at 10:00 A.M. of that date, for the lowest rate of interest, not exceeding 12 per centum per
annum, at which time any person or persons shall offer to take the same in consideration
of advancing the said taxes and assessments and penalties, as the case may be, the interest thereon as aforesaid to the time of sale, the charges of notice and all other costs and
charges accrued thereon; and that such sale will be continued from time to time until all said
liens of taxes and assessments shall be sold.
The transfer of tax liens to be executed and delivered to the purchaser thereof pursuant
to the terms of said sale shall be subject to the lien for and the right of the City of Yonkers
to collect and receive all taxes and assessments and penalties and interest thereon which
became due and payable, of which became a lien upon said lands and tenements on and
after the date mentioned in the advertisement for sale as stated herein, namely, the 16th
day of December, 2014.
Each of the tax liens referred to in this advertisement will be sold subject to the provisions of the Federal Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act and amendments thereto and Section 313 and 314 of the State Military Law.
Notice is hereby further given that a particular and detailed statement of the property affected by this sale, together with the total amount of the tax lien thereon, which are to be
sold will hereafter be published in the official newspaper(s) of the City of Yonkers.
FURTHER OR ADDITIONAL, TAX SALE NOTICE
In addition to the foregoing Tax Sale Notice and Statutes therein described, the further
or additional notice is given setting forth the lots and parcels of land, including the street
address thereof, on which the tax lien is to be sold together with the aggregate amount of
tax lien thereon, and the assessed valuation of every said lot and parcel as described in the
2013 Tax Rolls as approved by the Department of Assessment and Taxation and confirmed
by the City Council.
The name set forth is that of the person, corporation or legal entity appearing on the
tax rolls as the owner or occupant of the lot or parcel of land upon which the tax lien is to be
sold.
The first item is the Comptroller’s Tax Lien Number; the second is that of the person appearing on the tax rolls as the owner or occupant of the property; the third is the location of the
property as described on the tax rolls which includes the Section, Block and Lot Numbers as
shown on the Official City Map; the fourth is the assessed valuation unimproved as shown
on the tax rolls; the fifth is the total assessed valuation as shown on the tax rolls; the last
group of figures is the total amount of the lien which is to be sold.
John Liszewski
Commissioner of Finance and Management Services
#1332 12/19/14 – 01/23/15
Lien Notice
Property to be sold:
Year:
1983
Make:
Honda
Model:
VF750
Magna
VIN:
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Name of the person for whose account the property is
held:
Felipe Espitia
100 Maple Street
Yonkers, NY 10701
Editor’s note: The following story was erroneously omitted from last week’s Rising newspapers. We apologize for the error.
Noted Republican biographer Richard Norton Smith has done it again – providing a fascinating book on the life and times of former New
York Gov. and Vice President Nelson Rockefeller
titled “On His Own Terms.” Smith recently visited
WVOX Chairman Bill O’Shaughnessy to discuss
the book, which makes a great holiday gift.
Excerpts from the O’Shaughnessy-Smith interview include:
Smith: “Nelson was a very elusive figure.
Nelson Rockefeller was an incredibly complex
man who made it his business to appear simple.
One of his children was quoted as saying, ‘We only
wish we knew him as well as the people of New
York.’ The people of New York thought they knew
him. This blintz-eating, back-slapping, tax-raising
force of nature who was, as you say, the governor
for 15 years, much as Franklin Roosevelt was the
president for 12 years.
“There’s still a whole generation of New
Yorkers who equate this man with the office. He
was a ‘Roosevelt Republican.’ And I mean both
Theodore and Franklin. It’s no secret he got his
start, ironically, at the age of 32 when Franklin
Roosevelt – obviously the leading Democrat in
America – plucked the scion of the leading Republican family in America to run Latin America for
him.”
O’Shaughnessy: How did Nelson get along
with his father and how did that shape him?
Smith: “It’s fascinating. He was his mother’s
son. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller today would have
been the candidate. She was the daughter of Sen.
Nelson Aldrich, the Republican leader of the United States Senate from Rhode Island. But more than
that, she was this larger-than-life, ebullient life
force. I said she combined the better qualities of
Mabel Dodge, Margaret Sanger and Auntie Mame!
“The Museum of Modern Art is her creation
handed off to Nelson in many ways. She handed a
lot off to Nelson. She told him as a boy that he can
be president of the United States. His ebullience –
his openness to new ideas and new people, his curiosity about how ordinary people lived – he got all
of that from Abby. His father…he was more like
his father than he knew or let on. His father used
to say, ‘never show more surface than necessary.’”
The book opens at the Republican National
Convention of 1964, where Rockefeller is almost
booed off the stage. Rockefeller sought and desired
to be president, but, according to Smith, the GOP
moved too far to the right in ’64, as many believe
it has today.
Smith: “At the age of 10, Nelson Rockefeller
was my political hero and then four years later, in
’68, at 14, I was actually in the convention, on the
floor carrying my Rockefeller sign knowing we
were going to lose to Richard Nixon. And then
years later…look at what I went on to do. I worked
in the Ford White House when Rockefeller was
vice president. I worked for a number of years for
Bob Dole who replaced him on the ticket.
“It was also an opportunity to tell a history
of the Republican Party over the last 50 years. If
you want to explain the origins of the Tea Party, go
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICES
The Municipal Housing Authority for the City of Yonkers (PHA’s) will receive proposals
for Electrical Service work within its 1994 units, on Monday January 5, 2015 until
10:00am, at which time all proposals will be opened and reviewed for document completion; ranked and rated at the office of the PHA, Augustine J. Shea Building, 11511 Central
Park Avenue, Yonkers.
24 hour on-call service for the maintenance and repair of electrical wiring and equipment, install, repair, replace, wiring, outlets, fixtures and equipment at Sites NY 3-2A,
et al. The proposal will be reviewed, rated and ranked by the PHA. The PHA reserves the
right to accept one or more of the proposals or to reject any and all proposal.
12-17-14
10:00 A.M.
Place: Kim’s Motorcycle Corp.,
855 McLean Avenue, Yonkers, New York 10704
#1325 12/12 – 12/19
Notice of formation of LederLuis Architectural Design,
PLLC Arts. Of Org. filed with
the Sect’y of State of NY
(SSNY) on 10/29/2014. Office location: Westchester
County. The street address
is: 66 Main Street, Ste. 913,
Yonkers, MY, 10701. SSNY
has been designated as
agent of the LLC upon whom
process against it may be
served. SSNY shall mail process served to: Julio LederLuis, 66 Main Street, Ste.
913, Yonkers, NY, 10701.
Purpose: any lawful act.
Notice of formation of LH Automotive, LLC. Arts. Of Org.
filed with the Sect’y of State
of NY (SSNY) on 11/6/14.
Office location: Westchester Co. The street address
is: 161 School Street, Yonkers, NY 10701. SSNY has
been designated as agent
of the LLC upon whom
process against it may be
served. SSNY shall mail process served to: c/o United
States Corporation Agents,
7014 13th Avenue, Ste 202,
Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: any lawful act.
#6596 11/14 - 12/19
#6599 12/05 – 01/02
Bid Documents may be obtained in person at the office of the PHA, Augustine J. Shea
Building, 1511 Central Park Avenue, Yonkers, New York, with a NON REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT of Twenty -Five Dollar ($25.00) CHECK, or MONEY ORDER, ONLY.
Bidders must satisfy themselves by personal examination of the proposed work by
making an appointment with the contact person at each site. The PHA is an equal opportunity employer. The PHA reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive any
informalities in the procurement procedure and if only one proposal is received, to return
it unopened to the bidder. No proposal shall be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days
subsequent to the opening of proposals.
Notice of formation of Boso
Holdings, LLC Arts. Of Org.
filed with the Sect’y of State
of NY (SSNY) on 09/26/2014.
Office location: Yonkers. The
street address is: 34 Vernon
Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10704.
SSNY has been designated
as agent of the LLC upon
whom process against it may
be served. SSNY shall mail
process served to: Melanie
White- Ochoa, 34 Vernon
Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10704.
Purpose: any lawful act.
THE MUNICIPAL HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR THE CITY OF YONKERS
#6600 12/05 – 01/02
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to law, that the Mayor of the City of Yonkers, New York
will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at 10:00 am, in the Mayor’s
Reception Room, Second Floor, 40 South Broadway, Yonkers, New York, on the following
Local Law, to wit:
Joseph Shuldiner
JOSEPH SHULDINER
Executive Director
Dated: DECEMBER 10, 2014
#1328 12/12 – 12/19
CORPORATION NOTICE
CITY OF YONKERS-NEW YORK
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
“Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon
Wireless) is proposing to locate roof-top wireless telecommunications antennas on a building that reaches an overall height of 92 feet above ground level at 514 Gramatan Avenue,
Mount Vernon, Westchester County, NY 10552
Public comments regarding potential effects from the site on historic properties may be
submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Joseph Schuchman, E2PM,
87 Hibernia Avenue, Rockaway, NJ 07866, by email to: joseph.schuchman@e2pm.com,
or phone: (973) 299-5200. Please refer to E2PM Tracking Number P-14-02-56.”
#133112/19/2014
back to that night in the Cow Palace when Nelson
was up there denouncing extremism and in particular the John Birch Society. And, quite frankly, it’s
not a long stretch from the Birchers to the Birthers.
The modern Republican Party arguably was born
that night. The next morning, it was a different
party. It was Barry Goldwater’s party.
“The irony is Barack Obama is probably for
the right – operationally – of Nelson Rockefeller.
The center of gravity in this country has moved so
far to the right.
“He is a Theodore Roosevelt Republican. You
might say he’s a Disraeli Republican, because what
Disraeli did in Britain and TR…what FDR did in
this country…Nelson explained once – there was
someone who noticed he had an autographed picture of FDR on his desk and he said ‘he was a great
man.’ And he explained why he was a great man.
“He understood you have to give people hope.
And beyond that, you have to give people a stake
in the private economy. It’s great to have a robust
private economy. But if that economy is bursting at
the seams with social inequities…Sound familiar?
Sound contemporary? Then you’re risking revolution.
“And the genius of Theodore Roosevelt and
FDR…they may have been from different parties,
but they had the same instincts. They were wealthy
men who understood you had to share the wealth.
And everyone had to credibly believe they could
succeed in this society. That the rules were not
stacked against them, etc., etc., etc. And then and
only then…in some ways, you could call him the
original Compassionate Conservative.”
Interesting Rockefeller tidbits about in
Smith’s masterful works include: “Two weeks after he was dumped from the ticket in 1976 by Gerald Ford, he was on the phone to Hubert Humphrey
and George Meade. They were on the phone to him
asking if he would consider changing parties and
be the Democratic nominee for president in 1976,”
Smith told O’Shaughnessy.
He also divulged new information about the
circumstances surrounding Rockefeller’s death.
“On His Own Terms” is available at all bookstores and online reading devices.
Sealed, separate proposals are invited by Master Electricians licensed by the County of
Westchester for work as follows:
Time and place of such sale:
Date:
Time:
Nelson Rockefeller Book
Makes Great Holiday Gift
LOCAL LAW NO. 18 – 2014
AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF THE FORMER POLICE HEADQUARTERS AT
10 SAINT CASIMIR AVENUE TO M.A.T. REALTY LLC FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF
SAID PROPERTY
MIKE SPANO
Mayor
#133012/19/2014
Friday, December 19-26, 2014 - Yonkers Rising - PAGE 9
Mayor Spano to Boston:
Great Cities Think Alike
Fire Destroys Oak St. House
Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano with a package of goodies he sent to Boston.
After hearing about The Boston Globe’s
“Generation Boston” project on social media,
Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano wished Publisher
John Henry much success in the organization’s
efforts to reach, report and market to millennials.
As part of a good-natured message released
last week, Spano touted the success of the Generation Yonkers campaign and sent the publisher
a package of gifts from the City of Yonkers,
including tasty goods and treats from some of
Yonkers’ best-known businesses, such as the
Greyston Bakery, Yonkers Brewery, Empire City
Casino, Kawasaki Rail Car and Domino Sugar,
to name a few.
“We’ve had great success with our Generation Yonkers campaign and we wish you much
success as well,” Spano said in a video message
posted on Generation Yonkers’ website and social media sites, including Facebook and Twitter.
The mayor also invited the publisher to see
Yonkers for himself, suggesting it’s a convenient
stop on the way to Yankee Stadium. (Henry owns
the Boston Red Sox).
In a letter sent with the gift package to The
Boston Globe publisher, Spano asked: “What’s
177 miles apart but closer than ever? Yonkers,
NY and Boston, MA.”
“On the face of it, one might reflect on our
differences – accents, sports loyalties, cuisine
(pizza vs. chowda),” wrote Spano. “Recently
though, we’ve had reason to reflect on our similarities. After successfully launching our Generation Yonkers marketing campaign last year,
we know the importance of the millennial market and the appeal great cities, like Yonkers and
Boston, hold for this enviable group of movers,
shakers and decision makers.
“We truly believe that like great minds,
great cities think alike,” he continued. “So if
you’re ever in the area (or en route to Yankee
Stadium), come by and visit us here in Yonkers.
Best of luck with your campaign.”
The friendly letter and gift package comes
months after Yonkers launched its highly successful and ongoing Generation Yonkers campaign, targeting millennials and cutting-edge
decision makers. As part of a wide-reaching
television and radio campaign, GenY aired
nearly 1,000 commercial spots over 10 weeks on
ESPN, FOX News, FOX sports, the NFL Network, TBS, News12, FIOS1 News and WCBS
Radio, which includes exclusive sponsorship of
the opening bell coverage, named The Generation Yonkers Opening Bell Report.
Generation Yonkers speaks to Millennials
or Generation Y, loosely defined as those born
between 1983 and the early 2000s, which represent the next big wave of the nation’s workforce.
Generation Yonkers also refers to the many generations – past, present and future – that have
made Yonkers great.
The campaign builds on the momentum
of many new businesses and exciting development happening throughout the city, particularly
along its scenic Hudson River waterfront. The
commercials promote Yonkers as the next urban
frontier and as a great place for people to live,
work and play. The spots highlight companies
such as high-tech startup MindSpark, biotech
company ContraFect, innovative consulting firm
The Energy Project, and the soon-to-be opening
Yonkers Brewing Co., which is currently transforming a historic trolley barn on the river into
a brewery.
The campaign represents the first time under Spano that the city has marketed itself to the
New York-metropolitan area. Generation Yonkers was developed by the Westchester-based
advertising and marketing agency Thompson
and Bender.
For a list of properties that fit your needs,
call 1-844-GenY-Now. To view the commercials, visit www.GenerationYonkers.com.
A three-alarm fire ripped through 20 Oak St. recently.
A three-alarm fire tore through a vacant
house at 20 Oak St. on Dec. 14.
Fire Chief Delasho was first on the scene
and decided to make an exterior attack because
of the volume of fire. No other houses were
damaged, even though they are close together
in that neighborhood.
No families were displaced, but one firefighter was taken to the hospital with an unknown injury. Approximately 60 fire department personnel were on the scene.
The fire, which has been labeled “suspicious,” is currently under investigation by the
Yonkers fire and police departments.
Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano called for the
immediate demolition of the building. “Tearing down what’s left of this structure not only
rids the neighborhood of an eyesore, but also
restores safety to the area,” he said. “While we
are relieved that no one was injured by the incident, it is crucial that no further injuries come
from this. Removing the building altogether is
the best way to ensure that, and protect children and families in the neighborhood.”
The building was demolished last week
and the property will be fenced off and gated.
Happy Holidays, Yonkers!
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and a Happy New Year. We consider
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Kelly’s X20 Holiday Cabaret
Was a Big Hit, as Usual
St Anthony’s Church with new crèche.
From left, Falon Chamberlin, Ned Kelly, Mary Lou Shriber and Paul Kelly perform at X20’s
Christmas dinner cabaret. Photo by Donna Davis.
One of the great holiday traditions in
Yonkers is X20 Chef Peter Kelly’s Xavaiars’
Christmas dinner and holiday cabaret. This
year’s cabaret featured – as always – Ned and
Paul Kelly, who provided a colorful and hu-
morous show, with brother Peter Kelly providing an unmatched meal.
The X20 cabaret always sells out, so you
might want to think about getting tickets for
next year soon!
Yonkers Native Lights
Up the Neighborhood
The Christmas lights at the home of Yonkers native John Supliski.
By Margaret Staruch
When John Supliski was 17, he decorated
his family home on Hayward Street in Yonkers
with Christmas decorations for the first time.
He would also decorate for other holidays, like
Halloween and the Fourth of July, but Christmas was his favorite and John would always
come up with a new idea to make his light display better and brighter.
One year, John added a large blue star for
the roof of his family’s home, and would make
his sisters and mother very nervous placing it
on the roof. But John always had a vision of
what he wanted his display of bright lights to
look like.
Over the years, John would meet his wife,
Laura, who was also from Yonkers, and to-
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gether they shared a love of the holidays and
over-the-top decorating. They moved up to
Carmel in 2004, but kept their ties with Yonkers by being members of the Yonkers Corinthian Yacht Club, where they spent a good deal
of time.
At his new own home, John took a great
deal of pleasure decorating his home for his
family, which now included Kimberly and
Matthew, and the light shows continued.
Unfortunately this year, John is battling a
serious illness and was unable to decorate his
home the way he always wanted it. So on Dec.
13, about 30 friends and members of John’s
family gathered at his home, and with John supervising, joined in decorating the house.
Wooden soldiers standing at attention,
Santa and his reindeer, the nativity set and a
giant Christmas tree adorned the front lawn.
Thousands of lights were strategically placed
where John knew he wanted them to be. John’s
friend Dan Romaniello even made several
trips to Home Depot to get more lights.
Everyone who participated – John’s family, friends from the Yonkers Corinthian Yacht
Club, old friends from the neighborhood in
Yonkers where John and Laura grew up, new
friends from Carmel and Kent – knew they
were taking part in something special.
As they worked, John and Laura’s daughter Kimberly played Christmas music on her
violin, and Matthew, their 7-year-old son,
helped put up the wooden soldiers. Then,
when it finally got dark and John turned the
switch and admired his home, he announced
that it was an “excellent job.”
But, always the light show perfectionist,
John admitted he might tweak a light or two.
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Father Arthur Mastrolia with Councilman Larkin, next to the “mitts and gloves tree.”
St. Anthony’s
Continued from Page 1
on Nepperhan Avenue in the northwest corner of
Yonkers, decided to commemorate the elevation
of both Popes to sainthood by commissioning two
stain glass windows of both holy men.
Father Arthur Mastrolia of St. Anthony’s explained: “About six years ago the church replaced
a few windows with stain glass windows, highlighting the works of Jesus and Mary. But several
windows were left that were not stained glass. Our
parish, and the parish council, decided to build two
stain glass windows in dedication of our two newest saints.”
The windows were financed by an anonymous donor and were commissioned by the Parish
Council.
“We wanted to do this because these two
saints are figures well-known to people of our day,
and their sainthood shows us that sanctity and holi-
ness is not something only relegated to the past,”
said Mastrolia. “Holiness is available to figures of
contemporary life. Also many of our parishioners
have met both Popes.”
The president of St. Anthony’s Parish Council is City Council Majority Leader John Larkin,
who added: “I think this is significant because we
may be the only church in the United States that
has two stain glass windows for two recent Popes
that have become saints. Both windows symbolize
what both men have done for the Catholic Church
and the world, and the fact that both John XXIII
and John Paul II became saints at the same time
was an occasion that we wanted to commemorate.”
The windows were completed and installed
last month, and will be dedicated Sunday by Auxiliary Bishop Walsh.
St. Anthony’s also has a great tradition every year called the Mitten and Scarf Tree, where
parishioners bring a new hat and scarf and place
them on the tree, eventually going to someone who
needs them this winter.
YPD Warns of Prepaid Card
Scam Targeting Businesses
Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano and Police
Commissioner Charles Gardner kicked off a
citywide initiative last week, warning residents
and local businesses of a recent prepaid card
phone scam that has resulted in victims losing
thousands of dollars.
The scam involves consumers receiving
calls from someone who claims to be collecting
a debt from either a utility company, the IRS
or as settlement for an auto accident, threatening the loss of the person’s heat or electric,
possible deportation or criminal prosecution.
Consumers are then asked to place money on
a prepaid card that can be purchased at a local business or retail store, and then transfer
money to the fraudsters.
“In the midst of the holiday season, it is
appropriate we begin the start of our public
awareness campaign led by our Yonkers Police
Department, targeting consumers and businesses with the goal of trying to decrease the
number of victims in our city – from either
buying or selling these cards in suspicious situations,” said Spano. “Not only do we want to
educate our residents, but also deter fraudsters
from pursuing this scam in the future.”
The prepaid card phone scam is nationwide, as the Internal Revenue Service reported
approximately $5 million has been taken from
victims this year. Locally, a Yonkers victim
lost $25,000 due to this scam, by buying nu-
merous prepaid cards and reading the numbers
back to the fraudster.
As part of the prevention initiative, the
Community Affairs division of YPD will visit
local businesses and community groups, instructing them on safety tips to avoid becoming a victim to this crime.
“We are taking a proactive approach by
educating our residents and those businesses
that sell these prepaid cards here in Yonkers,
in order to raise awareness,” said Gardner. “By
targeting our campaign to those groups that are
most vulnerable, we hope to decrease the number of victims that are affected by this fraud.”
Yonkers police advise residents and business owners to be suspicious of callers who
demand immediate payment for any reason; to
never give out personal or financial information to anyone who emails or calls unsolicited;
to never wire money or provide debit or credit
card numbers to someone you do not know;
know that utility companies and government
agencies will not contact you demanding immediate payment; and to remember that anyone who has the number of a debit, credit or
prepaid card has access to funds on the card.
To report a scam of this nature, or suspicious activity, residents are asked to contact
the Yonkers Police Department Communications Division at 914-377-7900, or the mayor’s
Helpline at 914-377-HELP (4357).