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Henry Donohue runs for a gain against Dobbs Ferry on March 27. Donohue rushed for 196 yards and 3 touchdowns in Bronxville’s decisive win over the Eagles. For story, see page 9. Photo/Mike Smith

Arts groups seek $1M rescue fund State lawmakers joined arts leaders on March 26 in support of setting aside $1 million in COVID-19 recovery funds for local artists and arts organizations devastated by the pandemic. “ReStart the Arts” in Westchester and Rockland counties is an effort led by the Affiliate Committee of ArtsWestchester, a group of arts leaders who serve as ArtsWestchester board members. “Our arts programs, which are vital economic stimulators, have been dormant for more than a

year, operating virtually, and now require an enormous effort to restore, revive, and reopen,” said Laura deBuys, CEO of The Picture House Regional Film Center in Pelham. Any funds allocated by state lawmakers would be distributed by ArtsWestchester through a call for proposals focused on an organization’s needs to restart their in-person arts programs. “The arts in Westchester preCOVID produced a $172 million economic impact, in which 5,200

jobs were actualized,” said ArtsWestchester CEO Janet Langsam, citing the 2017 “Arts & Economic Prosperity 5” report by Americans for the Arts. “Far from being a handout, the arts in Westchester return $25 million in taxes to state and local governments annually.” Waddell Stillman, president and CEO of Historic Hudson Valley said, “In addition to the economic impact, the arts also have the power to educate and to heal. The pandemic has tak-

en a toll on our residents’ mental health, particularly our children, seniors, and those living in isolated circumstances. Through the wealth of virtual programming created in the past year, cultural groups and teaching artists have kept populations engaged and provided an outlet during challenging times.” A 2020 survey completed by ArtsWestchester found that 87% of responding arts groups FUNDING continued on page 14

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on March 22 that starting march 23 at 8 a.m., New Yorkers 50 years of age and older would be eligible to receive the vaccine. 103,425 doses have been administered across New York’s vast distribution network in the last 24 hours, and more than 1 million doses have been administered over the past seven days. More than 1.65 million doses have been administered through New York mass vaccination sites and FEMA sites to date. Delivery of the week 15 allocation begins mid-week. “We continue to kick vaccinations into overdrive throughout the state by expanding eligibility, establishing new vaccination sites and allowing providers to reach new populations,” Cuomo said. “More New Yorkers are getting vaccinated every single day, but we still have a long way to go before defeating the COVID beast and reaching safety. New York’s distribution network is at the

ready to handle an expected increase in supply, and we’re excited to expand eligibility even further to New Yorkers over the age of 50 as we move to get through the COVID-19 pandemic.” New York’s vast distribution network and large population of eligible individuals still far exceed the supply coming from the federal government. Due to limited supply, New Yorkers are encouraged to remain patient and are advised not to show up at vaccination sites without an appointment. The ‘Am I Eligible’ screening tool has been updated for individuals with comorbidities and underlying conditions with new appointments released on a rolling basis over the next weeks. New Yorkers can use the following to show they are eligible: • Doctor’s letter, or • Medical information evidencing comorbidity, or Signed certification. (Submitted)

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Arc Westchester teams up for new art series

Marla Beth Enowitz, artist and founder of Marla Beth Designs, is pleased to announce a new collaboration with The Arc Westchester bringing fun, engaging art classes to individuals with developmental disabilities. The ongoing series is open to participants in the nonprofit’s Community Choices program, a dynamic and educational community-based day program for young adults. “I’m so thrilled to be working with The Arc Westchester on this art series,” Enowitz said. “Our first few sessions have been a huge hit. Students learned techniques for mixing colors and different types of brush strokes. It was a joy to see their personalities shining through in their rainbow and heart works.” Keeping in line with COVID-19 health and safety precautions, Enowitz connected with the class remotely through Zoom,

with hopes of in-person sessions taking place in the near future. “Expression and validation through the arts has long been a cornerstone at The Arc Westchester,” said Nancy Patota, executive director of The Arc Westchester Foundation. “Throughout our 70+ years of service, we have found that, in addition to being a favorite activity, art fosters inclusion and provides an important outlet for the more than 2,000 individuals we support.” Patota continued, “The Arc Westchester is thrilled to have the opportunity to connect with local artists like Marla, especially during these difficult times. Regardless of age, ability, or medium of choice—from simple seasonal projects in group settings, personal poetry, our gallery265 collection—every piece of art has intrinsic and intangible value.” A Rye Brook momprenuer,

Enowitz turned her love of painting from hobby to business once the pandemic hit. Her designs, described as equal parts whimsical and sophisticated, are often inspired by the imaginative minds of children. Enowitz’s custom pieces are featured in some of the most beautiful private homes and businesses in the tri-state including The First Bank of Greenwich and The Spa at The J House as well as in large-scale public art displays at The Westchester and The Palace Theatre. To mark the new collaboration, Enowitz is donating 25% of all purchases made in her XO, Marla Bethline to The Arc Westchester when promo code “TheArcWest25” is used. Visit marlabethdesigns.com to shop available offerings or commission new work. For the latest news and updates, follow Marla Beth Designs on Instagram (@ marlabeth_designs). (Submitted)

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Parker to host Playland Town Hall Last December, Westchester County and Standard Amusement reached a settlement agreement over the management of Rye Playland Park.

Part of the process to amend the original agreement with Standard Amusement requires the Westchester County Board of Legislators to approve the

amended contract. Since the beginning of this year, the Board of Legislators has held 26 public committee meetings to discuss the new contract. The

committees involved have been Parks & Recreation, Budget & Appropriations, and the Law & Major Contracts Committees. The link to the Board of Legislators web site is located at https://westchestercountyny. legistar.com/Calendar.aspx.

Westchester County Legislator Catherine Parker will host an open forum on Playland on Tuesday, April 6 at 7 p.m. File photo

You can search for references to Playland for This Year for All Meeting Bodies. The meetings found will allow you to read the agenda and minutes for all meetings, as well as view the video of the meetings that were recorded.

The Board of Legislators has spent a lot of time discussing the new contract and has done so in a very transparent way so as to ensure that the public has all the information they require. Over the past few months, comments from the public have been accepted in spoken and written form. Now as we approach the final Board of Legislators meeting on this subject, I will be holding this Playland Town Hall for residents to be heard and for me to listen. The event will take place on Tuesday, April 6 at 7 p.m. I hope you can attend and am looking forward to hearing from you on Playland Park, the crown jewel of the Westchester County Parks system. To register for this event, click on the link that follows and then on the Register button. https://westchestergov.webex.com/westchestergov/onstage/g.php?MTID=ec9c32b0f64062e086912523f1855ae18 If you have any questions about the registration process for this meeting, please email my Legislative Aide John Filiberti at johnf@westchesterlegislators.com. (Submitted)

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Westchester County Executive George Latimer is joining the celebration of Women’s History Month at the county’s First WOW Awards. Seven local women, nominated by their peers in their community, were honored for their extraordinary work during the pandemic and beyond. “Women are the keystone of our community and society as a whole,” Latimer said. “Without their leadership, the next generation would not have the drive and ambition we see today. These exceptional honorees have shown compassion, faith and perseverance during one of the most trying times in our lives.” Awards were handed out in the following categories: Healing Hands: Highlighting Health and Wellness. The Next Generation: Spotlighting a woman working with children in education or childcare. Women Supporting Women: Showcasing a local woman who continues to lift others. Charity Begins at Home: Identifying women helping the community with basic needs like housing or food. Keeping the Faith: For women who have provided spiritual guidance. Not Business as Usual: Featuring an outstanding businesswoman or entrepreneur. Young Woman of Westchester: a special award honoring a teenager in Westchester County for going above and beyond in their community. The nomination process took place last month and more than 150 nominations were submitted from all over the county and judged by a committee made up of members of the county executive’s administrative team. “Westchester County is delighted to recognize these outstanding women, not just as women but as leaders and role models,” said Crystal Collins, the county director of Faith Based Initiatives and Urban Affairs. “For too long, women have been denied equal treatment and have not been given their due. It’s so rewarding to be part of an administration that appreciates and promotes the value of women and all people regardless of gender, race, religion, age or background.” Robi Schlaff, director of the Westchester County Office for

Westchester County Executive George Latimer joins WABC-TV reporter Naveen Dhaliwal, the master of ceremonies, for the county’s first WOW awards highlighting the work of women around Westchester.

Women said, “The 2021 WOW celebration of women brought to our attention, the many stars that shine in Westchester County. The number of women nominated for extending themselves to those in need during the pandemic is evidence of the community of care we are so fortunate to have in this County. We thank them for all they did and do every day.” Shari Rosen Ascher, the County’s Director of Policy and Programs for Small Business and Chambers of Commerce said: “This past year has taken a toll on women; economically, psychologically, spiritually and physically. It has tested our strength and has strengthened our resolve. And it the midst of it all, women in Westchester have stepped up to do what is needed to be done, working tirelessly to help their community; their clients, their children, their co-workers, neighbors and strangers, friends and family.” During the event, the virtual audience of more than 300 heard from guest speakers who have made their own impact in West-

chester County and New York State in leadership, management and business roles leaving many inspired and motivated to take action in their own lives and careers. “This past year has taken a toll on women; economically, psychologically, spiritually and physically,” said Shari

Rosen Ascher, the county director of Policy and Programs for Small Business and Chambers of Commerce. “It has tested our strength and has strengthened our resolve. And it the midst of it all, women in Westchester have stepped up to do what is needed to be done, working

tirelessly to help their community; their clients, their children, their co-workers, neighbors and strangers, friends and family.” New York Emmy Award winning WABC-TV reporter Naveen Dhaliwal served as the Mistress of Ceremonies. (Submitted)

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Con EdD’s new smart detectors find 68 gas leaks The smart-technology natural gas detectors Con Edison is installing in homes and businesses are making a dramatic impact in enhancing public safety, the numbers show. The company has installed nearly 34,000 detectors, mostly in Westchester County. Those detectors found 68 serious leaks. When the detector senses natural gas, it sounds an alarm and a voice warning that advises occupants to evacuate and call 911 from outside the building. It also alerts operators at Con Edison’s Gas Emergency Response Center, who notify the local fire department. The rollout is now focused in Westchester and will move to the Bronx later this year. By 2025, the company will have completed all 376,000 installations in its gas service area, which also includes Manhattan and parts of Queens. Each installation takes less than an hour and there is no charge. Con Edison is the first utility in the U.S. to deploy the technology, a product of New Cosmos. The company places the detectors inside the building where the gas

service line enters. That is usually in the basement. Gas Inspections Add to Safety When installing a detector, Con Edison also conducts a state-mandated safety inspection of gas piping and the gas meter. These inspections take only 15 minutes on average and Con Edison asks customers’ cooperation in the process. “Our data show that our gas detectors and inspections are enabling us to find leaks and make them safe immediately,” said Kathy Boden, vice president, Gas Engineering, for Con Edison. “We urge customers to schedule gas inspections. And because safety is our priority, we also send our inspectors to knock on doors to check customers’ gas equipment. We see our customers as our partners in keeping everyone safe.” Con Edison personnel carry identification. If someone appears at a customer’s door looking to enter, the customer should not hesitate to ask to see identification. If you are still unsure, call 1-800-75-CONED. “Well-maintained natural gas equipment and the early detection of leaks are critical to everyone’s

safety,” said Richard Wishnie, Westchester County commissioner of Emergency Services. “We urge natural gas customers throughout our county to schedule gas inspection appointments with Con Edison and accommodate the inspectors who come to their door. The detectors and inspections are free and will help keep residents and businesses safe.” Gas customers in Westchester, Manhattan, the Bronx and Queens can schedule an inspection by calling 1-800-643-1289 weekdays between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m., or sending an email to gasinspections@coned.com. If you call after hours, leave a message and a representative will call you the next business day. Customers can self-schedule their appointments: Westchester customers can go to www.conEd.com/GasInspectionWestchester; For more information on the inspections, go to: https://www. coned.com/en/safety/safety/ gas-safety/gas-service-line-inspections There is no fee for the inspection, but a business customer can

have a fee of up to $500 per meter added to its account if Con Edison cannot get access to do the inspection after multiple tries. A residential customer can owe a fee of $100. Inspectors will be in your neighborhood attempting to gain access so you can avoid these fees. The inspection program, which began in 2017, requires inspections for properties with inside gas meters. If all the meters are outside, an inspection is not required. The inspectors look for gas leaks and corrosion on the gas pipes. If the inspectors find a leak, they will take immediate action to keep you and your home safe. In rare cases repairs may be required on customer-owned piping, meaning the customer has to hire a licensed plumber. Once the plumber makes those repairs and the repairs are certified, Con Edison will return promptly to turn the gas back on. Reporting a Gas Odor Con Edison urges members of the public to act quickly when they think they suspect a leak of natural gas, which carries an odorant that smells like rotten eggs. Leave the area and take others with you. Once away from the building, call 911 or 1-800-75-CONED.

The smart-technology natural gas detectors Con Edison is installing in homes and businesses are making a dramatic impact in enhancing public safety, the numbers show.

Do not assume that someone else will call or that the odor is not natural gas. Con Edison responds quickly to reports of suspected gas leaks. The average response time is about 17 minutes. The company responds within 30 minutes 98% of the time. Using a phone, turning lights, appliances or a flashlight on or

off, lighting a match or starting a car can create a spark and cause the gas to ignite. The smart natural gas detectors Con Edison is installing detect leaks near the service line, not in other areas of a building. Con Edison recommends that building owners and tenants place gas detectors in areas where natural gas appliances are used. (Submitted)

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Dissecting the 2021-2022 village budget BRONXVILLE TODAY Mayor Mary Marvin

Per New York State law, the village has filed its tentative budget for fiscal year 2021-2022. As currently proposed, the budget requires a tax rate increase of $3.516 per thousand of assessed valuation resulting in a 3.69% increase in real property taxes.

$2,042,995 from last year. • General fund contribution of $1,443,332 to the library fund, an increase of $61,025. • Unassigned fund balance on May 31, 2021 projected as 39% of budget inclusive of use of $925,000 for the 2021-22 fiscal year with an assumption that all of the $800,000 appropriated for the 2020-21 fiscal year is used which has yet to be determined.

ASSESSMENT

TAX RATE

TAX INCREASE (in dollars)

TOTAL MEDIAN VILLAGE TAX BILL

$2,200,000 Village Median

$3.516

$277.20

$7,735.20

The budget accounts for the following variables: • Total general fund appropriations of $18,039,174, an i ncrease of $522,385 or 2.98% from the 2020-2021 adopted budget. • Non-real property tax revenues of $6,111,990, an increase of $116,190 or 1.9% above last year. • Use of $925,000 from unappropriated fund balance. • A real estate tax levy increase of 3.6%. • A taxable value of $3,122,000,000, down

As a government, we are particularly pleased that despite the impacts of the ongoing pandemic, our government provided all essential services as normal and reopened Village Hall to the public following only a brief shut down in late March and April. Even during the shutdown, our nonessential staff continued to work from home processing all needed documents including death certificates and building permits. We were also able to complete a variety of infrastructure projects including some rehabilitation of the Pondfield Road underpass,

installation of the new Police Department communications antennas, construction of new tennis courts, installation of pedestrian safety improvements at Midland Avenue and Masterton Road and continue relatively uninterrupted our inspection and repairs to our sanitary sewer system. The reconstruction of the Department of Public Works garage miraculously has stayed on time and on budget and our Police Department has even begun to implement the recommendations of the Police Community Review Committee despite only being ratified two weeks ago. All this is due to an incredible team at Village Hall who were steadfastly supportive of their colleagues and took all necessary measures to ensure the safety and health of all those around them. Snapshot of Budget Drivers Expense Side • Additional expense of a half salary of a new police officer to add to the one and a half budgeted in the last fiscal year but not acted upon due to COVID-19. This will bring our officer complement to 23 including the police chief. (This is still much lower than past forces which numbered 26). The increase in officers was in re-

sponse to suggestions for more foot patrol/interaction with residents and more presence in the business district to monitor activities including illegal U-turns. • In our $18 million budget, with the exception of the police officer addition, we remain at 65 total full-time employees, again low in comparison to governments of the past. • $50,000 for de-escalation training for the entire police force. • An additional $240,000 to the retirement system. This number was calculated by the state using a five-year look back which encompassed the very poor stock market numbers in the spring of last year. We expect this to rebalance positively going forward in future budgets. • New principal and interest costs on a $13,250,000 bond issuance for capital projects. Projects included are the continuation of repairs to the sewer system and general infrastructure needs, upgrades to the Parkway Road parking lot and construction of the Department of Public Works facility. We took advantage of a 50-year low interest rate of 1.77% as the timing was perfect to borrow with rates already trending higher. This very favorable number was the result of our AAA bond rating. • On a very positive note, our

liability insurance and Workmen’s Compensation costs were less than anticipated due to very careful risk management. It has been proven that the more we spend in training for our staff in all departments, the less exposure we have in these two categories. Revenues • Approximately $6 million is generated in the form of non-real property tax revenues, half of which comes under the heading Parking. The three categories of Parking are permits, meters and fines with each generating approximately 33% of the $3 million in this umbrella category. Parking Permits • Revenues dropped $350,000 frankly due to the lack of the need for five-day commuter parking. We continue working on developing a hybrid permit to accommodate shorter commuter hour parking needs as we know the working style of our residents is adapting and we need to be creative to accommodate lifestyle changes. Meter Revenue • This was down precipitously as well because of the months of business shut down as well as the loss of some spaces due to encouraging outdoor dining to keep our restaurants afloat. On the positive side, the meter usage numbers show a steady uptick as

we see some light at the end of the tunnel. Fines • Of course with less business activity comes less meter usage resulting in fewer parking ticket fines. The monetary loss was also magnified by the months of the closure of the court system where other types of parking-related fines including the scofflaws and penalty provisions could not be adjudicated. We continue to try to seek non-property tax revenue sources as this heavy reliance on parking is not ideal and more diversification is needed The 1% tax on internet sales proved a lifeline for our budget as our sales tax revenue resulted in $1.3 million. Another positive trend is the number of Building Department permits which is truly robust at this juncture. As a final caveat, we did not incorporate the $350,000 expected this year from the federal stimulus bill as our thought is when it arrives, we will most probably direct it to our unassigned fund balance to replenish any depleted resources. Despite some of these unprecedented vagaries in our budget calculations due to Covid, we remain at 20% of your village/ school tax bill.

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Donohue, Broncos run wild over Dobbs FOOTBALL

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BRONXVILLE 48 DOBBS FERRY 7 BRONXVILLE HS

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Game Notes: • Henry Donohue ran for 196 & 3 touchdowns • The Broncos have outscored opponents 76-7 this year • Bronxville will play Tuckahoe on 4/1 By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor Since returning to Class C after a two-year stint competing in Class B, the Bronxville Broncos have put teams on notice that their program, which cruised to a 2010 state title, is back in business. On March 27, the Broncos improved to 2-0 with their second-straight win over a perennial contender, routing 2019-runners-up Dobbs Ferry in a 48-7 laugher. Over the last two years in Class B, the Broncos followed up a 0-8 season with a much-improved 4-4 showing last year. This year, so far, in games against 2019 Class C champion Valhalla and Dobbs Ferry, they’ve managed to outscore their opponents by a 76-7 margin. “I think we’re very talented this year, we’ve got depth in a lot of spots,” head coach Patsy Manganelli said. “Those alumni who went through the ups-anddowns for a few years really laid the foundation for the team we are becoming right now.” Henry Donohue spearheaded the Bronxville effort on both sides of the ball, rushing for three scores and 196 yards on 12 carries while also recording a sack on defense. Connor Randall accounted for Bronxville’s first two scores on the afternoon and Will Murray added another score in the third quarter. Chris Kelty returned an interception for a score to give the Broncos a 35-0 halftime lead. “We knew Dobbs is a great team and if we let it become a dogfight, it was going to become

a dogfight,” Donohue said. “I think we came out strong and the scoreboard speaks for itself.” The Broncos’ mindset was evident when—after jumping out to a five-score lead in the first half—the team attempted and recovered an onside kick at the start of the third quarter. “Our halftime speech was all about not taking our foot off the gas,” Donohue said. “So we didn’t.” That sense of urgency was felt by a Broncos’ team that had a number of key players, including Randall, ruled out for its season-opener due to Covid-19 protocols. According to Randall, getting a chance to make his debut at home was meaningful in a unique year. “After missing last week, I was just worried that something was going to come up again this week and I’d have to miss the game,” he said. “So I think for all of us, we’re just trying to come out, play and sort of ignore that outside stuff.” The Broncos will look to stay undefeated on Thursday, April 1, when they host crosstown rival Tuckahoe. The Tigers are

Bronxville’s defense jumps on a loose ball on March 27. The Broncos have only allowed one touchdown this season. Photos/Mike Smith

coming off an impressive March 27 win of their own, in which they overcame a 12-0 deficit to top Woodlands 37-18. “I think we still have room to improve, we’re not perfect

yet,” Donohue said. “But if we can keep correcting those little mistakes, we have a lot of confidence in the group we have.” CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com

Connor Randall hauls in a pass against the Eagles. Randall made his debut this week.

Henry Donohue crosses the end zone on March 27 against Dobbs Ferry. Donohue had three touchdowns in Bronxville’s one-sided win.

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Gut check Health Notes

As fermented foods rise in popularity, here’s what they can do for health

The increasingly trendy trio of kefir, kimchi and kombucha may not be familiar to you, but experts say fermented foods like these can help the home of most of your immune system — your gut. How and why some (not all) fermented foods work is an unraveling mystery that goes back to hunter-gatherer humans. Today, nutrition scientists say to look beyond “probiotic” and “prebiotic” labels to select the right fermented foods for you. What is a -biotic anyway? Your gut is home to trillions of microorganisms. While an antibiotic medicine stunts or destroys microorganisms, a prebiotic is non-digestible fiber that feeds good bacteria. Probiotics-containing fermented foods like yogurt, sauerkraut, kefir, kimchi and kombucha contain live microorganisms known to restore balance to the digestive system. The microbes and their genetic material are known as the gut microbiome, which is a control center for the immune system. When you eat too much processed food, drink excessive alcohol and don’t exercise, the

microbiome deteriorates. Experts say dysbiosis, a gut microbial imbalance, can have a role in cardiovascular disease and cardiometabolic disorders like Type 2 diabetes. So having a healthy gut microbiome helps the rest of you stay healthy. “There are strains of bacteria in your gut that are good for you and others that are bad,” said Christopher Gardner, a nutrition scientist at Stanford University in California. “I can’t tell you what to eat today for the good, bad or missing bacteria that is in your body. But stay tuned, because we are starting to unlock some of the mysteries.” Be careful in the kitchen Cooking fermented food — think beer, pickles, sourdough — kills good bacteria. “You want to drink live microbes, not destroy them by cooking them first,” Gardner said. Any health risks for consuming over-fermented good bacteria? Gardner said no — but it might not taste very good. Every seven to nine days for the last two years, he has created his own kombucha from a symbiotic culture of bacteria

Probiotics containing fermented foods like yogurt, sauerkraut, kefir, kimchi and kombucha contain live microorganisms known to restore balance to the digestive system.

and yeast. One batch was left alone for four weeks. “We tasted it, and it was awful,” Gardner said. “I didn’t drink more than a sip.” Researcher Gail Cresci, from Cleveland Clinic Children’s Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, advised closely following recipes for fermented foods. Her husband didn’t, and erupted a volcano of beer in their kitchen. “Fermentation has been around for centuries as a way to preserve food, but you want to be careful,” she said. “If you are growing mold and the food is spoiling, you’re not doing it right.” Real food over tablets Supplements labeled as “prebiotic” or “probiotic” don’t

deliver the same benefits as fermented foods, Cresci said. “There are challenges to keeping microbes viable in encapsulated tablets,” she said. “It’s also very, very important to know that each strain of bacteria is not the same as the next. For example, lactobacillus has hundreds of different strains, and each one may behave differently. People like to use supplements because they like to think one size fits all, but it doesn’t.” Her advice: “Take in prebiotics and probiotics through food sources. Yogurt with added probiotic bacterial strains is much better to consume than supplements also because as it’s been waiting for you to eat it, it’s been producing more beneficial metabolites. When you eat it, you get all that.” And for those who have yet

to hop on the fermented food wagon, just what is kefir, kimchi and kombucha? Kefir, a fermented dairy beverage, is like a drinkable yogurt. Kimchi, a staple in Korean cuisine, typically is salted and fermented vegetables, such as cabbage and radish. Kombucha is a lightly fizzy drink made with green or black tea, sugar, bacteria and yeast. If you’re unsure where to start, Cresci offered this strategy: “Eat 25 to 30 grams of mixed fiber — a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains — every day, and you’ll keep your microbiome pretty happy. Once you’ve cleaned up your diet, add a probiotic-containing food like yogurt or kefir, and just be careful of any added sugar or fat. Fermented sauerkraut and pickles can be good also but can have a lot of sodium.”

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FIBER PRO NETWORK 1, LLC. Filed with the SSNY on 02/12/2021. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to FIBER PRO NETWORK 1 LLC, at 104 Highland Ave, Apt # 37, Yonkers, NY 10705. Filed with Purpose: Any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 1/25/21 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 75 South Broadway 4th Fl White Plains, NY 10601. Notice of Formation of Jayded Beaute, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. Notice of Formation of Journey Allied Health Training Center, LLC filed with SSNY on 2/3/21. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 420 South Riverside Ave, Suite 175, Croton on Hudson, NY 10520. Purpose: any lawful act or activity.

NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 11/6/19 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 132 Larchmont Avenue suite 204 Larchmont NY 10538. Notice of Formation of The Body Wellness Studio, LLC.Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 2/19/21. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 282 Katonah Avenue #2006, Katonah, NY 105362110. Notice of Formation of JMDSanders Consulting, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 12/28/2020 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: PO BOX 476, Mt. Vernon, NY 10552. Notice of Formation of JBS Nests LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 03/01/21. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: P.O. Box 65, White Plains. NY 10603. Notice of Formation of Tranquil Dwellings LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secretary of State (SSNY) on 3/8/21 office location : Westchester County. SSNY is designated as an agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to : 388 Tarrytown rd, White Plains NY, 10607. Notice of formation of HairbyCaroleLally LLC. Arts of organization filed with Purpose any lawful activity.

NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 03/15/21. Office location: Westchester County.SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Destiny Burns and Shana Simms 717 Tuckahoe Road #17 Yonkers, New York, 10710. Notice of Formation of BURNS AND WRIGHT ENTERPRISES, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 03/01/2021. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 2307 Palmer Ave., Apt 1B, New Rochelle. NY 10801. Notice of Formation of JS Tech Solutions, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 03/11/21. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 62 Bolton Ave, White Plains, NY, 10605. Notice of Formation of Optimal Market Logistics in Investing and Trading, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

Proposals shall be submitted in sealed envelopes bearing the name and address of the proposer on the outside, addressed to: PURCHASING AGENT, HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT and clearly marked on the outside with the opening date and “RFP #2022-1: Professional Auditing Firms”. The Harrison Central School District is not responsible for proposals opened prior to the opening if proposal number and opening date do not appear on the envelope. The proposer assumes the risk of any delay in the mail, or in the handling of the mail by employees of the Harrison Central School District, as well as improper hand delivery. The Harrison Central School District reserves the right to waive any informalities in the proposals, or to reject all proposals, or to accept any proposal which in the opinion of the Board will be to their best interest. By order of the Board of Education Gene George / Purchasing and Transportation Agent Dated: April 1, 2021

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NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 3/4/2021 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 46 Eagle Court, White Plains, NY, 10605. Notice of Formation of Glitter Edition, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 11/25/19 O f f i c e l o c a t i o n : We s t ch e s t e r C o u n t y. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:423 Farragut ave Hastings on hudson New York 10706. Notice of Formation of TJamesLogistics, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

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NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 2/4/21 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 25 Magnolia Ave, Larchmont, NY 10538. Notice of Formation of Simple Future LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 02/23/2021 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Sean M. Neu 185 Gainsborg Avenue West Harrison NY 10604. Notice of Formation of Gallifrey Wood Guild LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 11/23/20. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 903 Howard Ave, Apt 1, Mamaroneck, NY 10543. Notice of Formation of Swans Engineering, PLLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

will be received until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at the Business Office of the Harrison Central School District, located at 50 Union Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528; (914) 630-3011. All proposals will be opened at said time and place.

NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 2/12/21. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 10 Seneca Trail, Harrison. NY 10528. Notice of Formation of Nikki Erlick, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 3/5/21 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 89 Eastchester Rd., New Rochelle, NY 10801. Notice of Formation of Adriana Herrera Publishing, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 3/9/21 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Notice of Formation of Modern Age Skin LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

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NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 2/12/21. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 16 Elba Place, Scarsdale, NY 10583. Notice of Formation of Contemporary Construction Group, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 05/04/2020 Office Location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 24 Hickory Hill Road, Eastchester, NY 10709. Notice of Formation of Vincenzo Consulting, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

Notice of formation of Nubian Royale LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 3/1/2021. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Crystal Moss, 20 Tyler Pl. White Plains, Ny 10603. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

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NY Secretary of State (SSNY) on 01/27/2021. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 60 Sunhaven Drive, New Rochelle, NY 10801-4618. Notice of Formation of Ariba Jahan, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 2/25/21. Office location: Westchester County. SNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 2679 Windmill Drive, Yorktown Heights, New York 10598. Notice of Formation of Conscious Coaching & Consulting, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 3/11/21. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Roman Stark Builders, LLC, 90 Calvert Street, Harrison, NY 10528. Notice of Formation of Roman Stark Builders, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

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Notice of Formation of 211 Purchase Street, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/21/2021. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Robert Amato, 17 Oneida Drive, Greenwich, Connecticut 06830. Purpose: any lawful act or activity.

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NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 12/18/2020 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Avelino Law, LLP 1411 Broadway, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10018. Notice of Formation of Paraschac Family Holdings, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

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State lawmakers joined arts leaders on March 26 in support of setting aside $1 million in COVID-19 recovery funds for local artists and arts organizations devastated by the pandemic.

reported that they were not faring well through the pandemic and two-thirds of local artists were unemployed. The national creative worker unemployment rate is estimated at 63%. “The State needs to aid in Restarting the Arts in Westchester,” Assemblyman Thomas Abinanti said. “The covid pandemic has decimated our arts and culture community--which gives heart and soul to Westchester and generates thousands of jobs, millions in revenue, and millions more in taxes.”Dave Steck, founder and executive director of the Yonkers-based YoFi Fest added, “Right now there is a critical need for assistance, specifically for Westchester and Rockland Counties arts communities, which rep-

resent one of the State’s most artistically vibrant areas outside of New York City. Westchester and Rockland’s economy cannot recover unless we restart the arts.” The committee acknowledges that federal PPP and Shuttered Venue funding will help address payroll, leases and utility costs but won’t revitalize the cultural sector programmatically. According to Genia Flammia, board president of Youth Theater Interactions in Yonkers, “Organizations need to reconfigure and rebuild spaces, rewrite curricula, re-connect with audiences and artists and develop new content and presentation models that responds both to social distancing and social justice.” Eligibility for “Restart the

Arts” would be open to more than 150 arts organizations and artists who operated in Westchester or Rockland counties prior to March 1, 2020, and who have received ArtsWestchester funding over the past five years. Applications will assess need, viability/sustainability and previous disaster funding received. “I strongly support ArtsWestchester’s “Restart the Arts” initiative and am fighting to see that it is funded,” state Sen. Pete Harckham said. “Investments in the arts have an enormous economic multiplying effect, creating jobs and lifting communities.” To help in the effort to “ReStart the Arts,” visit https://artswestchester.org/speak-up-forarts/. (Submitted)

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If there’s one thing that has been most impressive about high school sports being played during the pandemic, it has probably been the creativeness and adaptability of athletic programs to maximize the time our student-athletes have on the field. And while this has been a sentiment I’ve shared in this space before, the early weeks of the Fall 2 season have simply reaffirmed this belief. With the ever-present worries of positive Covid-19 tests derailing a team’s season—not to mention the sense of urgency to get as may games played in an eight-week season as possible—it seems as though football coaches and athletic administrators have really found a new gear in terms of making the best of a decidedly less-than-stellar situation.

Football, which had long been confined to Friday nights and Saturday afternoons, has a bit of a different flavor this year, as Covid protocols have necessitated games being pushed to Sundays, Mondays and even Tuesdays just in order to get them in. But more than simple scheduling wrinkles, I think athletic directors have really shined when it comes to finding replacement opponents on short notice. This past week, Mamaroneck was set to play the Yonkers Brave, but a positive test within the Yonkers’ program threw that game into doubt during the week. But while the Brave were ultimately unable to play, that didn’t stop the Tigers, who were able to schedule a game with Section IX’s Newburgh Free Academy, a school more than an hour away. The Goldbacks had been slated to play a Friday night game against Pine Bush, but when that game was canceled just hours before kickoff, they scrambled to find other teams in the state who need-

ed a game. The Tigers obliged, and the game went off without a hitch. It’s that sort of quick thinking that has been the hallmark of athletic departments this year. In this unprecedented time, administrators and coaches have truly needed to be able to think on their feet and improvise in order to give their charges a representative season. And one thing I think we’re finding is that these athletic directors are up to the challenge. So as we look to the end of this season, let’s be sure to voice our appreciation for those who have made it all possible. The schedulers, the officials, the administrators, the coaches and the trainers have all played an integral part in making sure our youngsters have been able to compete this year, and while it may not be perfect, it’s pretty darn close.

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Rye Neck and Valhalla squared off in the Panthers’ season-opener on March 29. Although Monday afternoons are unusual times for high school football games, schools have had to roll with the punches when it comes to scheduling this year. Photos/Mike Smith

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