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Walk this way? The village of Mamaroneck is looking into the possibility of creating additional walkways along Mamaroneck Avenue to entice patrons to its main shopping district. For story, see page 8. File photo
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Cuomo vetoes hotel tax, upsets local officials By ANGELA JORDAN Staff Writer After finally passing through the New York State Legislature, Gov. Andrew Cuomo, on Dec. 28, vetoed a bill that would have imposed a 3 percent hotel occupancy tax on motel patrons in Mamaroneck.
Cuomo also vetoed requests for a hotel occupancy tax, also known as a “bed tax,” from other Westchester towns and villages including North Castle, Tuckahoe, Greenburgh, Harrison and Port Chester. In his veto message, Cuomo said that the state Legislature has only advanced hotel occupancy
The Mamaroneck Motel is one of two motels in the village that would have been affected by a hotel occupancy tax. Gov. Andrew Cuomo vetoed a bill that would have imposed the 3 percent hotel occupancy tax on patrons in some Westchester municipalities. Photo courtesy Mamaroneckmotel.com.
tax bills like this for counties and cities so far, with the village of Rye Brook being a special circumstance in 2011. “If there is to be policy change on this issue, it should be done pursuant to a comprehensive and determinate statewide policy as advanced by the Legislature,” wrote Cuomo in his veto message. “If the Legislature sets such a policy, I will commit to reconsidering this issue.” This decision has upset elected officials from both parties, at both the state and local levels. “This bill has bipartisan support,” said New York state Sen. George Latimer, a Rye Democrat. “[The veto] is hard to justify.” The village of Mamaroneck Mayor Norman Rosenblum, a Republican, expressed displeasure with the veto, but said that the lack of a bed tax is not a “dire” loss to the village, which has only two motels. “I find it very disappointing,” Rosenblum said. “They continually lower the tax cap which is a continuous pressure on
local municipalities.” Ultimately, Rosenblum said, this gap in revenue negatively affects property owners the most. According to Mamaroneck Village Manager Richard Slingerland, the potential revenue lost by missing out on the tax is between approximately $34,000 and $35,000. He also noted, however, that with rising costs and stricter tax caps, “every little bit helps” during municipal budget seasons. “We’re trying to do a lot of things with the annual budget,” he said. “We’re reviewing all other revenue sources, such as village fees.” This bill, in conjunction with the other local hotel occupancy bills that were vetoed, was strongly opposed by members of the Westchester Hotel Association. Dan Conte, the president of the trade group and manager of the Westchester Marriott in Tarrytown, penned a letter to Cuomo on Dec. 16 urging the governor not to pass the bill. Conte wrote that hotels in Westchester County already face a 3 percent Room Occupancy Tax from the county, in addition to state and county sales
taxes. He said that by allowing these bills to pass in Westchester, the total tax on hotel rooms would increase from 11 percent to 14 percent. “Our business relies heavily on annual bookings of large blocks of rooms by the businesses whose corporate travel planners could easily shift their hotel choices to adjacent markets in northern New Jersey and Fairfield County, Conn.,” he wrote in the letter. “All would be hurt as well as the local economy which benefits from the visitors they attract.” Conversely, state Assemblyman Steve Otis, a Rye Democrat, said that in other Westchester municipalities, such as the cities of Rye, New Rochelle, White Plains, Peekskill and Yonkers, and the village of Rye Brook, bed taxes have been quite useful for local governments. “Hotel taxes are [a] uniquely valuable alternative to the property tax, as they are primarily obtained by visitors rather than local residents,” Otis said. “Rye Brook, for example, has used all of that money each year to help fund their capital projects budget. Generally, municipalities
At a Glance amaroneck motels: M Vincent and Sons, Mamaroneck Motel 34K-$35K in lost $ revenue ax would call for T 3% fee on patrons ye Brook is only R village with tax uomo calls for C statewide policy pay for that by additional debt or raising taxes.” Latimer agreed that this particular tax would have been best for the communities asking for them. “Every time the word ‘tax’ comes up, it’s a ‘bad word’; but in this case it would have alleviated the tax burden on locals,” he said. Conte could not be reached for comment as of press time. CONTACT: angela@hometwn.com
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What’s going on... Mamaroneck Public Library
teacher Lynne Prior will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about middle and high school math.
Design, build and race your own balloon-powered car. Does your invention have what it takes to be the fastest? Come and find out.
English conversation group
Reader’s Theater: The Story of Tu-Tok-A-Nu-La
On Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Historical Society Room on the first floor. Make friends as you practice speaking English. Registration is suggested but not necessary. Contact the library’s Adult Reference Desk or call 630-5887 for more information.
Art showcase Visit mamaronecklibrary.org for more information on these and other events and programs.
Storytime: Babytime Babytime is a program for babies 6 months to 24 months old on Friday, Jan. 8 at 10 a.m. in the Program Room on the lower level. This session is open to non-residents. The program will consist of nursery rhymes, songs, clapping, bouncing, finger games and picture books. Caregivers are expected to attend and participate in the program. For more information or to register for the program, call 630-5894.
There is an ongoing art exhibit featuring works by Rye Neck Middle School students in grades six through eight. See drawings, paintings, collages, printmaking and sculptures in this collection of work created by students with the help of Ms. Trisha Appel, Mrs. Jennifer Dallow and Mrs. Karen Fontecchio. In the Warner Gallery on the lower level.
‘De-stress and Self-express’ On Monday, Jan. 11 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Community Room on the lower level. This is a monthly, drop-in coloring program for grown-ups at the library. The latest craze is coloring books for adults. Adult coloring books have more intricate designs and patterns than those designed for children. They offer a fun and unique way to unwind and express creativity. Color yourself calm. Join for an afternoon of music, refreshments, relaxation and coloring. Coloring sheets and tools will be provided. Must be 18 and over to attend.
Information session: ‘Do You Need Health Insurance?’ Make an appointment for a one-on-one information session with a Westchester County health department navigator, who will be in the library’s Tech Room on Wednesdays from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Representatives will answer questions about health insurance-related topics, including essential plans, Medicaid, Child Health Plus and health coverage for business owners’ employees. Clients should be prepared with their Social Security numbers, documents for legal immigrants, birth dates, employer and income information and insurance policy numbers. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call the Westchester County Department of Health at 813-5192. Appointments are available in English and in Spanish.
Free math study help On Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Teen Room on the lower level. Arithmetic got you down? Need some help with homework or maybe just a refresher? Former high school math
Emelin Theatre
Larchmont Public Library Terrapin concert Connecticut-based tribute band Terrapin will perform on Saturday, Jan. 9 at 8 p.m. The band, who plays hits from Grateful Dead and other vintage jam-centric artists, has played almost 100 shows since 2013. The concert will feature saxophonist, songwriter and producer Crispin Cioe. Tickets to the show are $30 per person. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 698-0098.
All ages story and craft hour On Saturdays from 11 a.m. to noon in the Children’s Room on the second floor. No registration required. There will be stories that will appeal to kids of all ages and their caregivers, and a craft simple enough for the little kids and creative enough for the big kids.
On Saturday, Jan. 16 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. For ages 7 to 9. Online registration is required. Come listen to the Native American tale of how the persistent inch worm, a little creature, did what the other, larger animals could not do, and saved a mother bear and her cubs. Have fun picking your favorite parts of the story, creating dialogue for the characters, and then acting out dialogues for each other.
The library will be closed for construction until the summer of 2016. Existing shelves will be moved to the Village Center and the Burchell Children’s Room will remain open. For more information about the library’s relocation, call the Reference Desk at 834-2281 ext. 3, email larchmontlibrary@hotmail.com or visit larchmontlibrary.org. Visit larchmontlibrary.org for more information on these and other events and programs.
‘New Year, Fresh Start: The Art of Dressing’ On Monday, Jan. 11 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Michae P. Coords Activity Room. No registration is required. Fashion styling is incredibly valuable at transition times, such as when you are embarking on a new career, seeking a promotion, weight change, dating (again), graduating college, entering or re-entering the workplace, or preparing for a special occasion. Come join award-winning fashion stylist Tonia Tagliaferro for an introduction to her program. She will share tips on the styles that flatter your figure and more importantly, why. Everyone attending will receive a $50 gift card toward Tonia’s signature closet audit/consultation.
Rhythm and Rhyme for Babies On Friday, Jan. 15 from 10:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. For ages 6 months to 17 months. Online registration is required. Join us for our early literacy enhanced storytime with books, music, rhymes, cuddles and fun. Online registration is limited to Larchmont library cardholders.
Library Lab: Balloon-Powered Car Challenge On Friday, Jan. 15 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. For ages 8 to 11. Online registration is required.
‘Seussical’ On Saturday, Jan. 16 for two shows at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Admission is $15. “Oh the thinks you can think” when Dr. Seuss’ best-loved stories collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper, in which the power of imagination and the most miraculous “think” ever save the day. Adapted from the Broadway hit, “Seussical” is a Theatreworks USA production. A musical for all the family to enjoy. For more information, visit emelin.org/event/family/seussical-1.
Jonatha Brooke On Saturday, Jan. 16 at 8 p.m. Admission is $39. The soulful American singer-songwriter known for her folky pop performances sings songs about life, love, loss and coping, filled with poignant lyrics and complex harmonies. A prolific performer, writer and artist, Brooke has been writing songs, making records and touring since the ‘80s, has collaborated with Davy Knowles, Katy Perry and Chris Botti, and has been featured on film and television. For more information, visit emelin.org/event/music-folk-pop-rock-all-music/ jonatha-brooke.
Winter Farmers Market The indoor Mamaroneck farmers market is open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, located at 168 W. Boston Post Road. The market will run until April 16. Mamaroneck’s staple farmers market goods will return, including local produce, fresh fish, pastureraised meat, eggs, artisanal breads, baked goods, pickles, prepared foods to go and savory yogurt. Several new vendors will join in 2016 as well, including GoGo Pops, Natural Contents Kitchen and
The Cheese Guy. In February, renowned Lani’s Farm will also begin selling their unique produce. For more information or a full list of markets and vendors, visit DowntoEarthMarkets.com.
At Home on the Sound Talk on feet care Podiatric physician Dr. Michelle Castiello knows how to keep your feet healthy. In a talk on Tuesday, Jan. 26 titled “Heel to Toe,” sponsored by At Home on the Sound, she will discuss common foot conditions, the diabetic foot and tips on how to keep your feet comfortable. She offers a full range of podiatric services for patients of all ages and specializes in surgical and non-surgical treatments of all disorders of the foot and ankle. Dr. Castiello was a partner in Westchester Podiatry Associates for four years before joining the Scarsdale Medical Group and is currently on staff at Montefiore Medical Center and White Plains Hospital. She received her undergraduate degree from Barnard College and is a graduate of the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. This program is open to the public without charge. It is at 4 p.m., preceded by refreshments at 3:30 p.m. at Larchmont Avenue Church, Russell Hall, 60 Forest Park Ave. in Larchmont.
Kenise Barnes Fine Art The New New exhibition Kenise Barnes Fine Art will open the 2016 exhibition season with a showcase of new artwork called “The New New,” featuring the work of eight artists from around the country. The exhibition opens on Saturday, Jan. 9 and will run through Feb. 13. The exhibition includes both abstract and representational oil paintings, mandala-like paper collages, drawings tattooed with watercolor, and hand-cut paper sculptures that emerge from vintage, patterned wallpapered sheetrock. The exhibition’s opening reception will be on Jan. 9 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The gallery and opening reception are both free and open to the public, located at 1947 Palmer Ave. in Larchmont. For more information, contact gallery director Kenise Barnes at Kenise@kbfa.com or call 834-8077.
Community Resource Center Winter coat drive The CRC will be holding a winter coat drive for companies or families to drop off gently-used coats, especially those of youth sizes. Coats may be dropped off at 134 Center Ave. in Mamaroneck. For more information about the winter coat drive, call 835-1512. Deadline for our What’s Going On section is every Thursday at noon. Though space is not guaranteed, we will do our best to accommodate your listing. Please send all items to news@hometwn.com.
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Letters to the Editor
Give PE in our schools a chance
Rosenblum is the arrogant one
To the Editor, It’s a new year, and with it often comes New Year’s resolutions. Many adults resolve to exercise more, be healthier, and really commit to it this time! What about our kids? I hope they also want to exercise more, focus on healthier habits, and be motivated to continue it into adulthood. PE in school and youth athletics are critical, and we have some phenomenal PE teachers in our school district with an engaging curriculum. However, the PE instructional spaces at Mamaroneck High School are nowhere near on par and haven’t been updated as far as anyone can remember. Locker rooms go unused because the lockers are rusted and won’t secure belongings. Plumbing and electrical installations are antiquated and ventilation is poor. Not where I imagine my kids getting hooked on lifelong fitness. And not particularly safe, either. Our town prioritizes youth sports, which I think is a positive thing. We have improved fields, worked to expand field space, and schedule teams so as to maximize the number of kids who can play. However, when those young athletes grow up and want to compete at the high school level, we offer them a weight room with exposed pipes that leak. We have them leave their sports bags and equipment in the hallways, because nothing fits into the existing (broken, rusty) lockers. There are no showers available (or even running water) and no changing or meeting space for female athletic teams. The plan that the district has proposed reconfigures unused space so that PE instruction can expand. Infrastructure is replaced so that our kids are safe and so is their gear. Health and wellness becomes the focus and the facilities will reflect how we feel about supporting our young athletes. Please educate yourself on this issue, and then vote YES to the bond vote on Tuesday, Jan. 12 at your local elementary school. Your kids will thank you.
To the Editor, Mayor Norman Rosenblum’s letter to the editor on Jan. 1, “Political arrogance in the ‘friendly village,”’ disturbed me. As a resident, I have attended numerous village of Mamaroneck meetings where the mayor is arrogant, completely controls the agenda, limits the ability for attendees to speak, and is rude to the public. This is disrespectful and not particularly friendly nor accommodating behavior from an elected official. Rosenblum is disturbed that he cannot manipulate the three intelligent trustees who will certainly come up with a reasonable solution to the parking meter dilemma if trusted to do so. The democratic process is working in the “friendly village.” I suggest we support the three competent trustees, Leon Potok, Illissa Miller and David Finch, to make an educated decision that will be economically feasible and acceptable to the public.
Lisa Sommer, Larchmont
Gloria Goldstein, Mamaroneck
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Village board to draft local pet store law By KILEY STEVENS Staff Writer The village of Mamaroneck has begun drafting a local law to regulate pet stores, loosely based on the regulatory laws of Suffolk County. This recent push for legislation surfaced in August when residents began protesting a village pet store, Best Breeds Puppies and Kittens on Mamaroneck Avenue. Residents claimed that the animals at the shop were not properly cared for, and that their breeding origin was questionable, with some protestors believing the dogs came from puppy mills, establishments that breed puppies under inhumane conditions. The owner of the shop, Richard Doyle of Mahopac, N.Y., has had a series of run-ins with the law, including being charged with three misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty and one count of selling a diseased animal. One of the storefronts, located in Wappingers Falls, N.Y., has since closed. One of the counts for animal cruelty involved Doyle performing unlicensed eye surgery on a dog. In December 2015, he was arrested at one of his other storefronts, American Breeders in
Pet store owner Richard Doyle has been arrested for animal cruelty, selling a diseased animal, and, most recently, witness tampering. Doyle owns several stores including Best Breeds Puppies and Kittens in the village of Mamaroneck. Photo courtesy Danbury Police Department
Donna Dickerson organized two rallies which took place on Aug. 2 and Aug. 9, 2015 at the Best Breeds storefront on Mamaroneck Avenue.
Danbury, Conn., on two felony counts of witness tampering following an investigation conducted by the Connecticut Department of Agriculture’s Animal Control Division and the Danbury Police Department, according to
Danbury Police Lt. Chris Carroccio. Carroccio said that while the Department of Agriculture was interviewing two witnesses in the animal cruelty case, they became suspicious when both witnesses gave identical written statements.
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Protesters stand on Mamaroneck Avenue to rally against the owner of a local pet store last August. File photos
Danbury police were able to determine that Doyle had instructed both witnesses how to write their statements, Carrocio said. Now that New York state allows local governments to enact a local code, village Mayor Norman Rosenblum, a Republican, believes it is up to Mamaroneck to ensure that pet stores are operating ethically, which will be a major part of the proposed legislation. Another part of the proposed law will include protecting the consumer in the event that a diseased or unhealthy animal is purchased. “I think it is the business of this village to protect the animals that are here,” the mayor said at a recent Board of Trustees work session. Local municipalities were
previously not allowed to enact local laws regarding pet stores and puppy mills. Rosenblum said the proposed law would be used to open a public hearing for residents to make suggestions, and that the village’s Board of Trustees would amend the law as they saw fit. Rosenblum added that the draft of the law should be ready to be discussed at the village board’s next regular meeting scheduled for Monday, Jan. 11. Rosenblum also wants to ensure that part of the law states that under no circumstance may someone who has been convicted of animal cruelty or anything of the like open a pet shop in the village of Mamaroneck. CONTACT: kiley@hometwn.com
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Women’s philanthropy discusses food and health Walkways being discussed for Mamaroneck Ave. More than 40 women came together to challenge their perceptions about food and how it affects the body and to learn about the critical work of UJA-Federation of New York on Sunday, Nov. 22 at a private home in Mamaroneck. The gathering, held by UJA-Federation’s LarchmontMamaroneck Women’s Philanthropy, was hosted by Nancy Weiser, co-founder of Weiser Choices, which coaches individuals and families on health and wellness. Weiser, a Mamaroneck resident, was a featured speaker on GMOs in the 2014 documentary “Bought” and has appeared on FIOS News’ “Raising Our Kids: Healthy School Lunches.”
From left, Abbey Moses, of Larchmont, Nancy Weiser, of Mamaroneck, and Elese Silverman, of Larchmont. Contributed photo
“When those most in need receive our help, they are supported both body and soul,” Elese Silverman, of Larchmont, told the gathering. Silverman
chaired the event with Abbey Moses, of Larchmont. “So I especially thank you for making a gift to UJA-Federation today.” (Submitted)
Local RADAR receives United Way grant Larchmont-Mamaroneck RADAR received a Local Presence Grant from United Way of Westchester and Putnam to promote healthy teen choices, announced RADAR’s president Janet Buchbinder. The $800 grant will support a “Positive Community Norms” campaign which will highlight data showing that most Mamaroneck High School students do not engage in underage drinking on a regular basis. “Contrary to popular perception,” Buchbinder said, “the majority of our students are refraining from this risky behavior. Our goal is to support these teens by showing them, and our community, that not ‘every teen is drinking.’” The data is based on the Communities that Care Teen Survey, administered in the spring of 2014 to grades six through 12. The United Way grant will
According to village officials, the installation of walkways would improve the convenience of parking lots and give residents and visitors an alternative to parking directly on Mamaroneck Avenue. File photo
allow RADAR to purchase banners, signs and posters with the Positive Community Norms message. Developed by the Center for Health and Safety Culture at the University of Montana, Positive Community Norms seeks to create a culture of change in which the positive is accentuated and expected. Larchmont-Mamaroneck RADAR is a coalition of local organizations and individuals committed to effecting long-term community change by reducing the use of alcohol, drugs and other harmful substances by our
youth. RADAR helps change societal norms through the use of research-based strategies to help our young people make healthy choices and avoid substance abuse. United Way of Westchester and Putnam helps create a better life for all by strengthening the community in the areas of education, income and health. Through its Local Presence Grant program, United Way supports the work of communitybased nonprofit organizations whose mission complements its own. (Submitted)
By KILEY STEVENS Staff Writer In attempt to incentivize commerce and increase pedestrian safety, the village of Mamaroneck is considering installing walkways between Mamaroneck Avenue and public parking lots in the adjoining business district. The idea of creating pedestrian walkways in the village’s business district spawned out of discussions within the planning department. In a recommendation to the village Board of Trustees, the department outlined many reasons to increase the number of walkways in the village, highlighting sustaining businesses on the avenue and pedestrian safety as the two major factors. In addition, the department believes the creation of walkways would improve the convenience of rear parking lots and give visitors and residents an alternative to parking directly on Mamaroneck Avenue, which, at times, suffers from limited parking due to lack of turnover. Ray Schramm, owner of Northeast Oyster Co., located at 152 Mamaroneck Ave., said he has realized that parking is
a much bigger issue than he thought. “Anything that is going to help with parking, I’m all for,” Schramm said. Currently, there are only two walkways connecting parking lots behind businesses on the avenue—one near CVS and the walkway that connects the parking lot under the Emelin Theatre, located on Library Lane, to Mamaroneck Avenue. Assistant Village Planner Gregory Cutler said the planning department is recommending implementing an amendment to the zoning laws that will encourage storeowners and developers to create open-air walkways by granting them extra space to build to make up for space lost by the creation of a walkway. Because building space is limited in the central business district, without an incentive, there is little leverage to encourage development of walkways that will take away from the overall density of a business’ building, according to Cutler. Saidur Dawn, owner of Café Mozart, located at 308 Mamaroneck Ave., said if the village doesn’t find a solution to the
parking problem soon, people will stop frequenting the avenue. “If they make a walkway between the parking spaces and the avenue it would be a good thing to do,” he said. In an effort to make up for potential building space lost by creating walkways, the planning department has suggested that applicants be granted a 10 percent building bonus, as long as it complies with a list of guidelines as determined by the village Planning Board. However, when the proposal was brought to a work session in June 2015, the Board of Trustees expressed concerns about how the building bonus would be calculated. A memo from Cutler to Village Manager Richard Slingerland stated that the Board of Trustees believed the criteria for the calculation was not fair. But after a recent village board work session, village trustees asked the planning department to draft a code for these guidelines so that the board may move forward in putting this incentive in motion. CONTACT: kiley@hometwn.com
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Food Bank, Whole Foods to give back
‘Bye Bye Birdie’ takes the stage at Hommocks
The Hommocks Players will be performing the musical “Bye Bye Birdie” from Feb. 4 through Feb. 6 at Hommocks Middle School. Contributed photo
A Food Bank for Westchester volunteer helps organize food at a warehouse. The food bank is partnering with Whole Foods Market to provide food to the county’s hungry and food-insecure. Contributed photo
The Food Bank for Westchester, which operates the county’s largest food collection and emergency distribution network, recently announced a new partnership with Whole Foods Market that will help feed the county’s food insecure population. On Wednesday, Jan. 13, 5 percent of net sales from purchases at Whole Foods Market’s Westchester County locations— which include Port Chester, White Plains and Yonkers—will go to The Food Bank for Westchester to help provide food to hungry families in the county. “We are grateful that Whole Foods Market has partnered with us for this wonderful initiative,” said Ellen Lynch, president and CEO of Food Bank for Westchester. “We encourage people to shop at Whole Foods locations in Westchester County on Jan. 13
to help us continue our efforts to feed the hungry in our neighborhoods. Every penny counts.” There are 200,000 hungry individuals in Westchester County; that is 1 in 5 people. More than 33 percent are children and more than 22 percent are seniors. The Food Bank for Westchester provides 95 percent of all emergency food distributed in Westchester, sourcing and supplying food to more than 265 local hunger-relief programs, including food pantries, soup kitchens, child and adult-care centers, and shelters. “At Whole Foods Market, we’re proud to offer support for organizations whose goals most closely reflect our mission and core values,” said Elisa Mondragon, marketing team leader at Whole Foods Market Yonkers. “We’re excited to partner up and provide financial support for The Food Bank for Westchester, hon-
oring the hard work they do each and every day to fight food insecurity throughout Westchester County.” For more than 25 years, The Food Bank for Westchester has led the fight against hunger in Westchester County, delivering more than 6.3 million meals to people in need just last year. The Food Bank for Westchester’s collaborations with major retailers and corporations, and its expertise in food procurement, storage, and distribution, turns every $1 donated into $4 worth of fresh food provided for our hungry neighbors in Westchester County. For information on the Food Bank for Westchester, visit foodbankforwestchester.org. For more information about Whole Foods Market, visit wfm. com or check them out on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. (Submitted)
The Hommocks Players present the American musical comedy “Bye Bye Birdie,” running from Thursday, Feb. 4 through Saturday, Feb. 6. The show’s ‘50s-themed music, high-spirited dancing and infectious laughs have been delighting audiences for generations. “Bye Bye Birdie” is a stage musical with book by Michael Stewart, lyrics by Lee Adams and music by Charles Strouse. The story was inspired by the phenomenon of popular singer Elvis Presley and his draft notice into the Army in 1957. The original 1960-61 Broadway production was a Tony Awardwinning success as was the film that starred Dick Van Dyke, Janet Leigh and Ann Margret. Under the direction of Tom
Jordan, producer Jill Karliner with Kayo Matsushita, Deanna Smyers, Pedro Johnson, and James Mullen, more than 125 Hommocks students in sixth, seventh, and eighth grades will perform in the adapted musical version of this classic story and world-renowned film. The show revolves around rock star Conrad Birdie. Women love him, men want to be him, and teenagers across America scream with glee at the mention of his name. But when he is suddenly drafted into the Army, rather than see it as patriotic, his manager prepares a publicity stunt which ultimately backfires. The result includes memorable songs and unforgettable theatrical moments.
Come put on a happy face and sing along with the cast of “Bye Bye Birdie!” The show will run from Feb. 4 through Feb. 6, each night at 7 p.m., with a matinee performance on Saturday at 1 p.m. at Hommocks Middle School, located at 130 Hommocks Road in Larchmont. Tickets can be purchased online starting Jan. 18 and will end on Jan. 30 at hommocksmusical.com. All tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Patrons can also donate tickets for families in need, peruse rehearsal photographs, see a full cast list, make a donation or learn more about the show online. Tickets are available for purchase in school starting Feb. 1. (Submitted)
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Filed: 10/5/2015
THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK. ----------------------------------------------------------x
Supreme Court of the State of New York County of Westchester ----------------------------------------------------------x IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIENS BY PROCEEDING IN REM PURSUANT TO ARTICLE ELEVEN OF THE REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW
Index No. 3219-15 PETITION OF FORECLOSURE
Filed: Oct 5, 2015 BY THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK. ----------------------------------------------------------x
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on the 5th day of October 2015, the Receiver of Taxes, hereinafter, the “Enforcing Officer”, of the Town of Mamaroneck, hereinafter, the “Tax District”, pursuant to law filed with the Clerk of Westchester County, a petition of foreclosure (“Petition”) against various parcels of real property for unpaid taxes. Such petition pertains to the parcels, identified by tax lot designation and by address on Exhibit “A” annexed to the Petition. That exhibit also contains the names of the owners of record of those parcels. EFFECT OF FILING: All persons having or claiming to have an interest in the real property described in the Petition and its Exhibit “A” hereby are notified that the filing of the Petition and its Exhibit “A” constitutes the commencement by the Tax District of a proceeding in the court specified in the caption above to foreclose each of the tax liens therein described by a foreclosure proceeding in rem. NATURE OF PROCEEDING: Such proceeding is brought against the real property only and is to foreclose the tax liens described in the Petition and its Exhibit “A”. No personal judgment will be entered herein for such taxes or other legal charges or any part thereof. PERSONS AFFECTED: This notice is directed to all persons owning or having or claiming to have an interest in the real property described in the Petition and its Exhibit “A”. Such persons hereby are notified further that a duplicate of the Petition and its Exhibit “A have been filed in the office of the Enforcing Officer of the Tax District and will remain open for public inspection up to and including the date specified below as the last day for redemption. RIGHT OF REDEMPTION: Any person having or claiming to have an interest in any of the real property described in the Petition and its Exhibit “A” and the legal right thereto may on or before the last day for redemption redeem the same by paying the amount of all such unpaid tax liens thereon, including all interest and penalties and other legal charges which are included in the lien against such real property, computed to and including the date of redemption. Such payments shall be made to Anthony Siligato, the Receiver of Taxes of the Town of Mamaroneck at his office located at 740 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, NY 10543. If such taxes are paid by a person other than the record owner of such real property, the person so paying shall be entitled to have the tax liens affected thereby satisfied of record. LAST DAY FOR REDEMPTION: The last day for redemption hereby is fixed as the 29th day of January 2016. SERVICE OF ANSWER: Every person having any right, title or interest in or lien upon any parcel of real property described in the petition and its Exhibit “A” may serve a duly verified answer upon the attorney for the Tax District setting forth in detail the nature and amount of his or her interest and any defense or objection to the foreclosure. Such answer must be filed in the office of the Westchester County Clerk and served upon the attorney for the Tax District on or before the date above mentioned as the last day for redemption.
The abovecaptioned proceeding hereby is commenced to enforce the payment of delinquent taxes or other lawful charges which have accumulated and become liens against certain real property through a foreclosure proceeding in rem. The parcels, identified by tax lot designation and by address, to which this proceeding applies and the names of the owners of record of those parcels are contained in the annexed Exhibit “A”. NATURE OF PROCEEDING: This proceeding is brought against the real property only and is to foreclose the tax liens described in this petition and its Exhibit “A”. No personal judgment will be entered herein for such taxes or other legal charges or any part thereof. PERSONS AFFECTED: This notice is directed to all persons owning or having or claiming to have an interest in the real property described in this petition and its Exhibit “A”. Such persons hereby are notified further that a duplicate of such petition has been filed in the office of the Enforcing Officer of the Tax District and will remain open for public inspection up to and including the date specified below as the last day for redemption. RIGHT OF REDEMPTION: Any person having or claiming to have an interest in any of the real property described in this petition and its Exhibit “A” and the legal right thereto may on or before the last day for redemption redeem the same by paying the amount of all such unpaid tax liens thereon, including all interest and penalties and other legal charges which are included in the lien against such real property, computed to and including the date of redemption. Such payments shall be made to Anthony Siligato, the Receiver of Taxes of the Town of Mamaroneck at his office located at 740 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, NY 10543. If such taxes are paid by a person other than the record owner of such real property, the person so paying shall be entitled to have the tax liens affected thereby satisfied of record. LAST DAY FOR REDEMPTION: The last day for redemption hereby is fixed as the 29th day of January 2016. SERVICE OF ANSWER: Every person having any right, title or interest in or lien upon any parcel of real property described in this petition and its Exhibit “A” may serve a duly verified answer upon the attorney for the Tax District setting forth in detail the nature and amount of his or her interest and any defense or objection to the foreclosure. Such answer must be filed in the office of the Westchester County Clerk and served upon the attorney for the Tax District on or before the date above mentioned as the last day for redemption. FAILURE TO REDEEM OR ANSWER: In the event of a 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 his or her right, title and interest and equity of redemption in and to the parcel described in this petition and its Exhibit “A” and a judgment in foreclosure may be taken by default. Dated: October 5, 2015 Enforcing Officer: /s/Anthony Siligato Anthony Siligato,
FAILURE TO REDEEM OR ANSWER: In the event of a 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 his or her right, title and interest and equity of redemption in and to the parcel described in the Petition and its Exhibit “A” and a judgment in foreclosure may be taken by default. Dated: October 5, 2015 Enforcing Officer:
Receiver of Taxes of the Town of Mamaroneck Attorney for Tax District:
/s/ Anthony Siligato Anthony Siligato, Receiver of Taxes of the Town of Mamaroneck
/s/ William Maker, Jr. _____ William Maker, Jr. Town Center 740 West Boston Post Road Mamaroneck, NY 10543 (914) 381-7815
Attorney for Tax District: /s/ William Maker, Jr. William Maker, Jr. Town Center 740 West Boston Post Road Mamaroneck, NY 10543 (914) 381-7815 State of New York County of Westchester Anthony Siligato, being duly sworn, deposes and says under penalty of perjury: I am the Receiver of Taxes and the Enforcing Officer of the Town of Mamaroneck. I have read the annexed NOTICE OF PETITION /NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE and I am familiar with its contents. It is true to the best of my knowledge, based upon the records of the Town of Mamaroneck. /s/ Anthony Siligato Anthony Siligato Sworn to before me this 5th day of October, 2015 /s/ William Maker, Jr. Notary Public
State of New York County of Westchester Anthony Siligato, being duly sworn, deposes and says under penalty of perjury: I am the Receiver of Taxes and the Enforcing Officer of the Town of Mamaroneck. I have read the annexed PETITION OF FORECLOSURE and I am familiar with its contents. It is true to the best of my knowledge, based upon the records of the Town of Mamaroneck.
/s/_AnthonySiligato____________ Anthony Siligato Sworn to before me this 5th day of October, 2015
/s/ William Maker, Jr. Notary Public
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LEGAL NOTICES
EXHIBIT A TOWN OF MAMARONECK
Date Prepared: 09/23/2015 07:18 PM
Notices Report
District
COL4130 1.0 Page 1 of 2
ID
553201
6-15-26
553201
6-17-119
Name
Acct No
DIBUONO FRANK III 2410 BOSTON POST RD GOLDMORE
402200
Location
412400
MAYHEW AVE
481400
CEDAR AVE
Prepared By: TONY
RS
Principal
Total Now Due
1
32547.54
58514.36
1
2262.25
5842.88
1
4459.85
11,468 23 11,685.67
LARCHMONT CORP 553201
7-21-20
FISCHER MARGARET
1
553201
7-21-841
GAMBLE RALPH
484900
PROSPECT AVE
553203
8-3-51.2
GABRIELE MAURO
504510
131 HIGHVIEW ST
1
27971.88
55442.21
553203
8-24-141
603 FENIMORE RD CORP
570600
605 FENIMORE RD
1
124657.40
245395.30
553203
8-24-150
329 WAVERLY AVE
1
97945.10
192810.56
570750
321 WAVERLY AVE
1
49639.33
95246.34
311 WAVERLY AVE
1
19092.05
36633.20
331 WAVERLY AVENUE 570700
4524.50
LLC 553203
8-24-155.1
DELVITO CONTRACTING CO INC
553203
8-24-155.3
DELVTTO CONTRACTING CO INC
570800
553203
8-29-231
PRESSER JAMES R
584000
603 FAYETTE AVE
1
72110.95
133715.42
553203
8-33-12
CAMPBELL JOHN
599100
195 GRAND ST
1
47202.43
103990.16
553203
9-2-250
MT. PLEASANT 360 MT PLEASANT AVE PROPERTIES LLC
609500
1
24275.22
43417.93
553203
9-5-29.36
622000 631600
907 PALMER AVE
1 1
1085.86
1909.34
634300
325 PROSPECT AVE
1
643800
725 PROSPECT AVE
553253
9-8-23
553203
9-8-404
HANAWAY SUSAN M PETRUZZO VITO 313 LIVINGSTON AVE ADLER ANTHONY
553203
9-10-212
GAINES WILLIAM
553203
9-12-162.2
W.H.S. HARBOR INC.
553203
9-26-215
553203
9-27-148
676100 677800
E PROSPECT AVE
351 ORIENTA AVE
9010.16
15,510_08
19597.02
72721.31
6783.67
11677.39
8
530.97
1922.20
1
157115.93
373098.15
1
6714.15
17343.11
1
553203
9-42-710.2
PALUMBO LAWRENCE VITETTA ANTHONY OLD BOSTON POST RD LEWIN WARREN
703050
COVE RD N
1
1119.06
2890.63
553289
1-4-300
ADDEE HOLDING CORP
005100
PARK HILL LN
1
4240.10
10979.45
553289
1-4-505
SUMETZ ADAM A
005200
PARK HILL LN
1
5653.25
14638.56
553289
1-31-333
RAM CORRINE
121225
FIFTH AVE
1
22699.92
41636.61
553289
1-32-8
RAM CORRINE
121525
FIFTH AVE
1
4476.04
8210.03
553289
2-5-70
ANSON JOSEPH
130500
59 MOHEGAN RD
1
351302.06
896555.06
553289
2-6-129
BEAKES MAHLON H
131500
FENIMORE RD
1
7067.06
18299.69
553289 553289
3-14-47 4-3-98
A POCCIA & SONS INC FINNERTY HUBERT
231700 267800
POCCIA CIR PALMER AVE
1 1
8479.96 1413.44
21958.32 3660.06
553289 553289
4-12-1002 5-1-299
WOOD WILLIAM LETTIERI AUDREY
301600
ROCK RIDGE RD
1
1.26
2.17
304300
HARRISON DR
1
2826.59
7319.44
553289
5-3-490
ABRAMSON SARA
308800
84 ISELIN TER
1
198402.43
553289
5-6-6
KAPLAN ARLENE
319600
PRYER MANOR RD
1
3792.38
428795.92 7434.24
Grand Total:
38
1497630.22
3275564.19
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Resolutions for slackers who already blew it ‘Show Boat’ at the Westchester Broadway Theatre RHYMES WITH CRAZY Lenore Skenazy
Readers: Right about now, you may be feeling bad about the resolutions you’ve already broken, crushed into a million pieces and washed down with a pint of banana chocolate swirl Talenti ice cream. But there’s no need to hate your sweets-addicted, never-getahead, willpower-of-a-gnat (who doesn’t exercise) self. No need, indeed. A yearlong resolution is simply too hard. The trick is to clear your mind and resolve to spend just two hours as the new you during a post-New Year’s, twohours-only resolution. It’s easy! Here’s how I did it. As of Monday, Jan. 4 at 9:30 a.m., I re-resolved that: • I will not eat a second breakfast, right down to the extra buttery toast, with the excuse that I get my best work done right after a satisfying breakfast! But...buttery toast. Mmm... • No, wait: Diet! I will eat better! I will welcome kale! “Hi Kale! This is the garbage can.” • No, no, no. They say that after you do something for 30 days, it becomes a habit. So if I can just spend the next two hours being good, that’s like 30 days on Mercury, right? And then I’ll be trim and healthy and positive— positive I need more butter-slathered toast. • No! Positive about life and health and exercise! Like, I am positively glad I just joined the gym for a full year starting, um, let me check—it started Satur-
day? I’ve already wasted almost a week of this ridiculous overpriced gym filled with torture equipment and people who look like they should be doing Dasani ads? They lift up their water bottles literally perpendicular to the ground and gulp with such enjoyment, it’s like they think there’s a hidden camera, when all there really was was me, walking around the exercise room right before New Year’s, checking it out. And then I decided, “Yes! I’ll join for the free January and THEN BE STUCK PAYING THROUGH THE NOSE FOR THE NEXT 11 MONTHS.” • OK, reset. The joyous exercisers are not “them,” they are me. I will become one of them. Hello, yoga for beginners! • But wait, are there actually any yoga beginners left, besides me? I remember trying yoga once so long ago, it was before some cynical yogi came up with the idea of yoga mats—something you have to buy to do something that about a billion people do every day who live on lentils. Do you suppose they scrimp and save so that one glorious day, God willing, forget about replacing the dead goat, they can buy a yoga mat? Or yoga PANTS? • Can you believe that stupid gym? Filled with sweaty hypocrites who can’t stop gulping water, wearing pants that cost more than a micro-loan that could give children fresh goat milk every day and lift an entire family out of poverty? No way am I going there! For exercise, I’ll just start getting off the subway one stop earlier. • I will also quit reading my emails when I should be—wow,
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Misery loves company LIVE MIKE Mike Smith
I swear that I’m not a spiteful person, but when it comes to sports, it seems like a healthy dose of “schadenfreude” is sometimes unavoidable. Last Sunday, while watching my New York Giants put the finishing touches on a dreadful 6-10 season—and Tom Coughlin’s coaching career—the only thing that gave me any sort of comfort was seeing the Jets’ season come to an equally disastrous end. I know. I’m a bad person. The truth is, even for a Giants fan, this wasn’t a hard Jets team to root for. After jettisoning swagger-y blowhard Rex Ryan in the offseason, Gang Green was under new management in the form of Todd Bowles, a coach cut from the same cloth as the nononsense Coughlin. They played hard-nosed defense, had the fran-
chise’s most explosive offense in more than a decade and had a likeable—if not imperfect—signal caller under center in Ryan Fitzpatrick. What’s not to like? But jealousy is a strange emotion. I came into Week 17 with every intention of rooting for the Jets to beat the Bills—now helmed by Ryan—and clinch a playoff spot. But as the two 1 p.m. games unfolded, I found myself almost subconsciously cheering each Buffalo thirddown conversion, delighting in the growing despair of the Jets fans around me. I guess part of it is the residual resentment built up from the Rex Ryan regime. I never had strong feelings one way or the other about the franchise before Rex took over, but his tenure was marked by the kind of bravado and boastfulness that doesn’t engender a lot of goodwill from opposing fan bases. But mostly, it had to do with
Giants’ coach Tom Coughlin lost his job after another bad season for Big Blue. For Sports Editor Mike Smith, the only silver lining is that the Jets aren’t in the playoffs either.
the Giants’ failures. If I had to watch my team blow chance after chance and miss yet another postseason, why should anyone else—let alone people I have to
see every day—have the right to be happy? Am I being juvenile? You bet. But at least I’m not alone. Throughout the course of the game, I was communicating with some friends in a group chat, the majority of whom were Giants or Eagles fans, and had no real stakes in the Bills-Jets game. Only my friend Mike, a season ticket-holder for years, swears allegiance to New York’s other team. But as Fitzpatrick’s interceptions doomed the Jets, you would have thought the rest of us were members of the so-called “Bills Mafia.” GIFS of plane crashes, buttfumbles and jubilant Rex Ryan celebrations flooded the chain, as we did our best to pile on to our buddy’s already crummy day. I may not be proud of myself, but if I can’t be proud of the Giants, watching someone else suffer might just be the next best thing. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got a Tyrod Taylor jersey to order.
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Black team earns stripes By MIKE SMITH Sports Edit On Jan. 2, Mount Pleasant topped the Mamaroneck Black team 9-4 at the Hommock’s Ice Arena, but for the Tigers’ second varsity team, the loss was just another learning experience for a promising young group. As the Tigers continue to make strides on the ice, they are turning into a very serious contender within Section I. Mamaroneck stayed tight with the Ice Cats—6-1 thus far this season—through the first period and a half, carrying a 3-3 tie into the second period before Mount Pleasant was able to pull away for a five-goal win. Sophomore Colin Lavan had a goal and two assists in the loss. Thus far, the Mamaroneck Black squad, which is comprised mainly of sophomores and freshmen, has shown the ability to hang with some of the top teams in the section, including the Ice Cats, despite a marked lack of veterans. Mamaroneck’s ranks have swelled this year, leading to the creation of a second varsity team, but Mike Chiapparelli Jr., who heads the Black team, said that through the first 10 games of the season, his skaters are showing that they’re more than just a
Harrison Fried bodies an Ice Cats defender at Hommocks.
junior varsity squad. “We are playing against teams with a lot of senior leadership,” Chiapparelli said. “The biggest thing for us is coming in and not thinking of ourselves as a ‘B’ team.” Chiapparelli, whose father is the longtime coach of Mamaroneck’s more established varsity team, which is currently 10-0, has been pleased with the play of his young squad, which has acquitted itself well on the varsity level this year, compiling a 3-5-2 record to start the season. With
Harrison Fried takes a shot against Mount Pleasant on Jan. 2. Fried is one of the captains of Mamaroneck’s second varsity team.
32 players on the roster, none of whom came into the season with previous varsity experience, the Mamaroneck Black team has had to learn on the fly as they adjust to the speed of the game. Two of the team’s losses have come to top 10 clubs, the other being a Dec. 21 loss to 10-1 Rye Town/Harrison. “Our defense is very deep, we can roll out about eight or nine players who do a great job,” Chiapparelli said. “We are just having trouble with missed opportunities on offense, which comes from not having a lot of varsity experience yet.” Chiapparelli Jr. and the Tigers are looking to push ahead in 2016 and get back to .500. According to the head coach, that will only happen if the team finds a way to start quicker. “The first period has been our biggest problem,” he said. “But we’re bouncing some ideas around to figure out how to change that.” The Tigers will be back in action on Jan. 8, when they host Rye Town/Harrison in a muchanticipated rematch. A win over the Titans, who are coming off a 13-0 rout over Rivertown, could be the signature victory the young squad has been looking for. “We tested them at their place,” Chiapparelli said. “So we’re definitely motivated to come out and play them again.” CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com
Tommy Conley starts the rush against Mount Pleasant. Photos/Mike Smith
Matt Croly looks for an open teammate on Jan. 2.
16 • The MAMARONECK review • January 8, 2016