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County to update Hazard Mitigation Plan Westchester County has developed a citizen preparedness survey, in an effort to call on local residents to help update the county’s Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP). A series of public meetings will be part of the plan development process. Natural disasters like flooding, hurricanes and blizzards are assessed during hazard mitigation planning. Strategies are also developed to reduce disaster impacts and break the cycle of damage, reconstruction and repeated losses. Hazard Mitigation plans are also required to receive

FEMA grant funding. These natural hazards cause millions of dollars in damage annually throughout Westchester County. Other potential hazards like extreme temperatures and wildfires seen ravaging other parts of the United States are becoming more of a possibility everywhere. The survey will be open until Sept. 30, 2021, and results will be included in the draft plan for public review in November. For more information, visit https://www.westchesterhmp. com/. (Submitted)

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At a procedural ceremony at midnight on Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021, Kathy Hochul was sworn in as the 57th governor of the state of New York. Hochul, who had served as Andrew Cuomo’s lieu-

tenant governor, takes over for Cuomo, who resigned from his position as governor on Aug. 23, following damaging reports of sexual harassment of women within his administration. (Submitted)

Tuckahoe football players participate in the first preseason practice of the year on Aug. 23. Section I Fall Sports returned this weekend after weeks of uncertainty due to COVID infection levels. For more, see page 16. Photo/Mike Smith

ArtsWestchester offers new grant program ArtsWestchester is pleased to announce the Arts Alive Recovery NY Regrant, a new, onetime opportunity to assist artists and arts groups with re-engaging their audiences through live performances and in-person arts programming.  Funding is available for Westchester and Rockland counties organizations and artists planning live public events including performances, exhibitions, festivals, showings, etc. Performing arts are a priority, but

other events with a public component are eligible for consideration. New, first-time applicants are encouraged to apply.  Grants of $1,000-$3,000 are available to support in-person programs happening between Sept. 1, 2021June 30, 2022. Application Deadline: Tuesday, Sept. 28 at 11:59 p.m. Submit by or before Sept. 20 to receive staff feedback on your proposal. Eligibility and requirements Organizations must be a non-

profit (or be partnering with a nonprofit) based in Westchester or Rockland counties. Individual artists must live or own/rent studio space in Westchester or Rockland counties. Projects must have a live, public component. At least 60% of the award must be applied to compensation for artist fees/creative professionals. If you applied to NYSCA in 2021 for their FY22 grant opportunities, you are not eligible to

apply. Please note that Arts Alive Recovery NY regrants are in addition to the existing Arts Alive grant program. The 2022 Arts Alive cycle will go live in fall 2021, please stay tuned for updates and guidelines on that opportunity. Questions? Please contact grants@artswestchester.org For more, information visit   artsw.org/artsalive. (Submitted)

Gov. Kathy Hochul is sworn-in as New York State’s 57th governor by Chief Judge Janet DiFiore during a midnight ceremony at the New York State Capitol. First Gentleman Bill Hochul holds the Bible. Photo courtesy Mike Groll/Office of Gov. Kathy Hochul

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Westchester 2020 census population hits record high As of April 1, 2020 Westchester County had 1,004,457 people living in its borders according to the 2020 Census. The new resident population of 1,004,457 is the highest it has ever been in Westchester County, according to census data. “I always knew we were a big County, big in culture, big in business, big in life and now also big in population,” Westchester County Executive George Latimer said.“I want to thank Westchester residents for making Westchester count. No one is fleeing this county—they are coming here to be part of Westchester. This Census news continues a trend of good news for Westchester County. Our

economy is thriving, businesses both small and large are growing, crime is down, and our vaccination rate is among the highest in the state.” An accurate count enables Westchester County to receive billions of dollars in state and federal funding that is allocated based on population, and can be used for schools, infrastructure, roads, hospitals, fire departments and after-school programs. The 2019 Census population estimate was 967,000, well below the 2020 population number. On April 1, 2019, Latimer signed an executive order and announced the formation of the Westchester County Complete

Count Committee to include geographic, ethnic and constituency representatives from many of the traditionally hard to count populations. The Complete Count committees worked with census advocates, community-based organizations, local municipal Complete Count committees and college students to get the word out about the importance of a full and complete count for the 2020 Census. Included in the county’s efforts to promote the 2020 Census was a robust public awareness campaign in both English and in Spanish, which included advertising on billboards, county buses and bus shelters, bookmarks and stickers, and more.

Westchester County Population 2010......................................................................... 949,113 2000......................................................................... 923,459 1990......................................................................... 874,866 1980......................................................................... 866,599

Latimer also rolled out a series of seven public service announcements, each one focused on a different target audience for the census from youth to clergy to business leaders. The census portal opened on March 12, 2020, while the county was beginning to battle the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic caused the county to pivot activities and outreach efforts accommodating a lockdown and social distancing. “The County’s role in the 2020 Census was unprecedented compared to previous Census events,” said Norma Drummond, county commissioner of Planning. “We took hold of this challenge and didn’t leave the work to the Census Bureau and municipalities. Westchester’s success in achieving a higher percentage of self-response was partly due to the work done well in advance of 2020 to ensure the Census Bureau had more accurate addresses to reach out to. The results of the County’s efforts show the hard work paid off.” Latimer said: “We kicked off a robust awareness campaign a full year before Census was set to begin, establishing a Com-

plete Count Committee that put a great focus on ensuring all sectors of the County are participating. I want to thank Carola Bracco, who chaired the Complete Count Committee, for her dedication and outstanding work. I also want to thank all the County departments who stepped up and helped us get an accurate count of Westchester.” Westchester Community Foundation awarded the county

two grants for a total amount of $100,000 to support the work of the Westchester County Complete Count Committee through the hiring of a coordinator for the committee. Latimer introduced Heriberto Contreras as the county’s census coordinator assisting the county Planning Department. The county thanks Contreras for his work on this important topic. (Submitted)

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WCC signs new agreement with Drew University Westchester Community College has signed two new articulation agreements that enable

WCC Davis Scholars and WCC Honors students to transfer seamlessly into Drew Univer-

sity’s baccalaureate and Drew Action Scholars: Community, Innovation, and Global Impact

Program. Students who complete WCC’s Davis Scholars Program and graduate with a minimum GPA of 3.0 will be granted junior status at Drew University.

Westchester Community College has signed two new articulation agreements that enable WCC Davis Scholars and WCC Honors students to transfer seamlessly into Drew University’s baccalaureate and Drew Action Scholars: Community, Innovation, and Global Impact Program.

Each admitted Davis Scholar will be awarded a $2,500 scholarship per year for participation in the Drew Action Scholars program. Students who complete at least two semesters in the WCC Honors Program and graduate with a minimum GPA of 3.5 will also be granted junior status at Drew University. Each admitted honors student will receive a $3,000 grant from Drew annually, and those with a GPA of 3.5 or higher will receive a Transfer Dean’s Scholarship while those with a GPA of 3.75 or higher will receive a Transfer Presidential Scholarship (In 2020 these scholarships were $15,000 and $20,000, respectively, and might vary in future years.) Students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa will receive an additional $2,500 scholarship per year. “WCC is dedicated to providing pathways for every student to achieve their academic and career goals,” said Dr. Belinda S. Miles, president of Westchester Community College. “These articulation agreements provide wonderful opportunities for our amazing Davis Scholars and Honors Program students, who must maintain high standards for academic achievement and com-

munity service. These honors students will be a proud addition to the Drew University community, as they have been at WCC.” Interested students will be able to visit the Drew campus as a group, will attend classes of interest and will meet with Drew faculty and staff to discuss their academic interests. Transportation will be financed by Drew University. “This partnership is a winwin for both schools,” said Drew University President Tom Schwarz. “Drew will be infused with more terrific learners, and Westchester students will receive a world-class education at a four-year institution. We are particularly excited about this partnership’s civic aspect, which allows WCC Davis Scholars to join the Drew Action Scholars program and make an impact on our community, locally and globally. Adding to the world’s good is something we stress at Drew and we’re happy to welcome more civically engaged students to the program.” Those wishing to learn more should visit WCC/Drew University, Transfer Agreement - Westchester Community College (sunywcc.edu). (Submitted)

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Task force travels along Bronx River Parkway The “Wrong Way Task Force” made its first trek along the southbound Bronx River Parkway, after a brief pause during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Made up of Westchester citizens and elected officials, the group

began at the Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla and made their way to Yonkers reviewing the signage and messaging along the county-owned and patrolled Bronx River Parkway. “This task force is charged

with taking inventory of potential problem zones,” said Westchester County Executive George Latimer. “We know not everyone traveling the parkway is familiar with the area, so we want the signs to be clear and visible for motorists

to safely get to their destination.” The “Wrong Way Task Force” stopped at every exit, taking notes on recommendations, including trimming brush where signs were obscured. So far this year, 104 new signs were installed along the Bronx River Parkway and additional pavement arrows were placed on dozens of exit ramps.

“I am delighted to have a fresh perspective from the Bronx River Parkway Wrong Way Task Force to supplement the extensive sign and pavement marking improvements my Department has implemented over the past year,” said Hugh Greechan, Department of Public Works and Transportation commissioner.

The “Wrong Way Task Force” made its first trek along the southbound Bronx River Parkway, after a brief pause during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In 2020, there were 35 wrongway driver emergency calls along the entire county parkway system (Hutchinson River Parkway, Bronx River Parkway, Saw Mill River Parkway and Cross County Parkway), and seven motor vehicle accidents resulting from a wrong way driver. In 2021, there have been 26 wrong-way driver calls throughout the county parkway system, resulting in four motor vehicle accidents. On the Bronx River Parkway this year, there have been three wrong-way incidents, none of which resulted in an accident. “These recommendations could potentially lead to changes in the way we continue operating, maintaining and patrolling the Bronx River Parkway,” said Erin O’Shea, deputy commissioner Department of Environmental Facilities. “We want drivers to feel safe and informed behind the wheel as they travel through Westchester County. Their safety is of the utmost priority of this task force.” The next meeting of the task force is in September where the group will travel northbound on the Bronx River Parkway to examine exit and entrance ramps. (Submitted)

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Want a fun and free break from back-to-school shopping and prep? Join us in New Rochelle Downtown for the city’s second StoryWalk along Main Street. Beginning Friday Aug. 20 and running through September, the New Rochelle Public Library and New Rochelle Downtown Business Improvement District, BID, are partnering to bring a special back-to-school StoryWalk that will have families and children reading a book’s pages progressively in downtown merchant windows. The free New Rochelle downtown StoryWalk book “Fall is For School” by Robert Neubecker is now in 15-plus Main Street business windows. “These partnerships with the community represent crucial learning experiences for our children and families,” said New Rochelle Schools Superintendent Jonathan Raymond. “They encourage reading, staying fit, and having fun as we all prepare for a safe return to classes and the start of our new school year.” StoryWalk is a national program created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, Vermont, and developed in conjunction with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. “This book is a wonderful and beautifully illustrated story that families and children of all ages will enjoy,” says Robert Simic, head children’s librarian who has selected the book for New Ro-

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Mamaroneck Artists Guild set to move

The Mamaroneck Artists Guild Gallery, MAG, will be opening a new location at 1987 Palmer Ave., in Larchmont. After a long year of being closed and operating virtually, the Guild will reopen with a new onsite gallery. The gallery had previously been located at 126 Larchmont Ave. The gallery will announce an official reopening date in September, with a members’ exhibit, reSTART, in the next few weeks. MAG members work in 2D, 3D, and contemporary fine crafts. Find artist-made gifts, and artwork that will enhance your home or office. Exhibitions change monthly. Stop by during business hours, or call for an appointment at 914-834-1117 or email gallery@mamaroneckartistsguild.org.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS August: Summer Fundraiser - art and services September: ReStart: Members’ Show and grand reopening September/October: Members’ Award Show October: Solo shows by Rita Baunok and Ruth Raskin - Two Photographers› Visions November: Solo Show by Carol Gromer - New Drawings December: A Gift of Art and Holiday Boutique.

The Mamaroneck Artists Guild is a 501-3(c) not-profit organization operating since 1953. All donations are accepted and appreciated on our website. Support the Arts and local artists. For more information, contact the gallery director a gallery@mamaroneckartistyguild.org. Visit mamaroeckartistsguild.org, call 914-834-1117 or email gallery@mamaroneckartistsguild.com. (Submitted) Hours: August: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 12-5.

The Mamaroneck Artists Guild Gallery, MAG, will be opening a new location at 1987 Palmer Ave., in Larchmont.

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Director of Westchester Center for Racial Equity named The YWCA White Plains & Dautruche led the organization Central Westchester has appoint- of Westchester County’s first obed Maria Smith Dautruche di- servance of the National Day of rector of its newly created West- Racial Healing, an annual event chester Center for Racial Equity, sponsored by the W. K. Kellogg effective Aug. 2, 2021. Foundation focused on racial The Center for Racial Equi- healing and transformation efty was launched April 2021 as a forts across the US. Dautruche dedicated space for working to- most recently completed Northwards advancing racial equity in western University’s Leading Westchester County by provid- Racial Equity and Inclusion in ing the vision, the place and the Organizations course modules community to sustain anti-racist and Rx for Racial Healing Circle work. It offers training programs, facilitator training. learning opportunities, consult“Maria is an ideal inauguing services and leadership devel- ral director for the Westchester opment, and enables the YWCA Center for Racial Equity,” said to fulfill its mission to eliminate Maria Imperial, CEO of the racism. The center also will fos- YWCA White Plains & Central ter community accountability Westchester. “She is a transforthrough the use of a Racial Equi- mational leader who will build ty scorecard that tracks progress community, inspire change and in eliminating racial disparities foster healing in Westchester in key sectors such as health, County. I look forward to parthousing, economic empower- nering with her to advance the ment/wealth accumulation, ed- YWCA’s mission of eliminating ucation and criminal justice. racism and empowering womDautruche, a Westchester native, en.”“It is a real honor for me to brings to the center a wealth of step into this role,” Dautruche experience, most recently as says. “Having worked on racial senior advisor to the president equity initiatives and strategies at and CEO of the National Urban the national level, I am eager to League. She previously served work here in Westchester County as vice president in the league’s where I grew up. I believe my vipartnerships and advancement sionary and collaborative leaderoffice for five years, raising more ship style will guide the Center’s than $60 million and playing a success and that of its partners in critical role in shaping the orga- this work throughout the region nization’s current racial equity and the YWCA USA network.”A partnerships. In January 2021, 2005 graduate of the University

Good sleep especially important before vaccines Vital to your well-being, sleep affects every tissue of your body and both your mental and physical health, according to Dr. Merrill Mitler, a sleep expert and neuroscientist at the National Institutes of Health. With that in mind, it’s not surprising that sleep also affects our immune system and that a good night’s sleep is crucial before getting a vaccine. “There was a study with influenza vaccine that showed that people who were sleep deprived the week before getting the vaccine did not produce enough antibodies after the vaccine, compared to the people that slept good nights, the right amount of sleep,” said Dr. Lourdes DelRosso, an associate professor of pediatrics and sleep medicine at the

University of Washington School of Medicine. “So, sleep is very important, even around your vaccination time for your immune system to produce the right amount of immune response after the vaccine.” “Get a really good night’s sleep all the time,” but especially before getting a vaccine for COVID-19, the flu or other infectious diseases, DelRosso said. The pandemic wreaked havoc with many people’s sleep schedule. If you haven’t returned to a good sleep schedule, now is the time to make changes, she said. “Go to bed at the right time, wake up at the right time, try to get a restful sleep, have a regular diet, avoid caffeine,” DelRosso said.

TO ENSURE A BENEFICIAL REST: • Turn off electronics at least an hour before bed and switch to relaxing activities like reading or singing, which is calming for children. • Avoid caffeine six to seven hours before bedtime. • Get regular exercise. • Eat dinner a couple hours before bedtime and have a bedtime snack if needed but nothing too sugary. • Avoid too many liquids before bed, which will make you wake up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom.

of Pittsburgh (B.A. in Africana Studies and Communications), she earned a master’s in Arts & Cultural Management from Pratt Institute in 2009. She is an alum of the National Urban League Washington Bureau Certificate in Advocacy Program and the ULI/ Project REAP Academy. Dautruche was an Independent Sector NGen Fellow in 2018, a 92Y Women in Power and completed Yale School of Management’s Interpersonal and Group Dynamics facilitator training, both in 2017. She’s also a co-founder of New Voices for Reproductive Justice—a powerful organizing force for the health and well-being of Black women and girls, women of color and LGBTQ+ people of color at the local, state (PA and OH) and national levels. Dautruche has been engaged locally as a member of the Westchester Black Women’s Political Caucus and Community Voices Heard and served on the Westchester County African American Advisory Board (20182020).The Racial Equity Center has been made possible by funding from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, Pepsico, United Way of Westchester and Putnam, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Westchester County Board of Legislators and Looking Out Foundation. (Submitted)

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“Choosing what to work on, when to work on it, and how to arning higher degrees leads to earning more money and go about that work is key for those who are highly educated and better job opportunities but is also connected to working self-employed,” Solomon said. longer hours, higher job pressures and added stress, which Higher education can be considered a mixed blessing. equals lower levels of job satisfaction, according to a new “It is also possible that people who strive to attain ‘better jobs,’ study from the University of Notre Dame. those that come with higher income, more control and so on, may The study, published in the Journal of Applied Psychology, found I don’t think this be unrealistic in their expectations,” Solomon said. They may not fully almost no relationship between people who have invested in formal study or findings consider the tradeoffs because they are exclusively or too focused education and a meaningful work experience. like these should on the desirable aspects of these better jobs. “To clarify, in our research, better job opportunities actually reflect discourage pursuit “Having more realistic expectations should help people better greater autonomy and job variety in addition to earning more money,” of higher education manage their job-related stress and other job demands that undersaid Brittany Solomon, assistant professor of management at the or advanced mine how satisfied they are in their jobs,” Solomon said. Notre Dame College of Business. Higher job pressures include degrees. It’s not People considering pursuing advanced degrees should clarify for things like task pressure, job intensity and time urgency, she said. that the highly themselves what they value and what will make them happy when This is important because most adults spend most of their waking educated cannot they go to work on a day-to-day basis, Solomon said. hours at work, which is a large part of a person’s core identity. experience higher Consider both the rewards, such as income and autonomy, as well The study also investigated gender differences and found that job satisfaction, but higher education as the demands and stress. highly educated women experience higher levels of job dissatisfacdoes not ensure it. Be true to yourself, rather than pursuing a path based on what tion than highly educated men do. “We can only speculate why women experience this phenomenon BRITTANY SOLOMON your parents want, what you thought you wanted to do in high school, or what you think sounds impressive when someone asks or more than men. It’s possible that juggling more roles outside the looks good on paper, she said. labor market could have an impact,” Solomon said. “I don’t think this study or findings like these should discourage Because they tend to be achievement-striving, highly educated pursuit of higher education or advanced degrees. It’s not that the women may shoulder greater responsibility in the household and highly educated cannot experience higher job satisfaction, but higher educain the labor market to adhere to gender role expectations while aiming to tion does not ensure it,” Solomon said. “Moreover, formal educational attainadvance their careers, while their male counterparts are not, Solomon said. ment is certainly valuable if one is realistic about what the costs and benefits Self-employed people do not experience these negative effects, perhaps are of the program as well as job prospects.” because they may have more control over their work and environment.

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MOTIVATION IS COMPLEX Students may want to do well because of a love of learning. They may want to do well to please their parents. They may want to do well academically to get a good job in the future. Public high school students who start out with lower levels of motivation tend to shift and adapt over time, becoming more motivated over their high school careers, Xie said. The study followed 1,670 students at 11 public high schools in central and northeastern Ohio over two consecutive school years. Motivation was measured by asking students how much statements like these described them: “I go to school because I experience pleasure and satisfaction while learning new things” and “I go to school because I need at least a high school diploma to find a high-paying job later on.” The study’s finding should give parents hope that younger kids can change their attitude and behaviors, Xie said. “People are complex and malleable. We can do something to change people’s motivation in a positive way,” he said. The study divided students into six motivation profiles: two of them maladaptive, two of them adaptive and two in the middle. Over time students changed across all profiles. Most often they switched to one of the adjacent profiles. Finding out ways to motivate students can help move them into a better profile, Xie said. • Getting older and more developmentally mature helped students realize the need to move in a positive direction in terms of motivation. • Prior achievement also helps booster motivation. Students who had higher grade point averages the first year were more likely to shift to or remain in profiles characterized by higher levels of academic motivation in year two of the study. • Students who felt a sense of belonging in school were also motivated to do better. Some factors like prior achievement can’t be changed, but others can. “The whole school climate can be changed to promote inclusiveness,” Xie said. It’s not even that complicated. Simply asking why a student does not feel they belong can go a long way, he said. Extrinsic motivation helps, too. Think about what gets a student engaged outside of school, Xie said. Parents should encourage their kids to get involved, do well in school and think about their future, he said. But it’s not just the parents’ or teachers’ job. “It’s a tricky topic. It starts with autonomy. Let [students] believe it’s their choice,” Xie said. “They may develop the interest versus forcing them to be motivated. Give students the opportunity to succeed.” His best advice: Be a strong advocate for your student and check in with them often.

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Notice of Formation of SANTANGELO FAMILY CAPITAL L.P . Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 08/6/2021 Office location: WESTCHESTER County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 7014 13TH AVENUE, SUITE 202 BROOKLYN, NY, 11228 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. XXXXXX/XXXXX

NY Secretary of State (SSNY) on 6/21/21. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 200 Saxon Woods Road White Plains, NY 10605. Notice of Formation of SEVERINO INDUSTRIES LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

Notice of App. of Authority of Strategy, Growth & Ventures LLC (LLC), filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 7/8/2021. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as LLC›s agent for service of process, and shall mail process to: LLC, c/o 114 W. Los Olivos St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. Formed in Delaware (DE) on 9/23/2019. Cert. of Formation filed with, and copy can be obtained from: DE Secy of State, Corporations Div., 401 Federal St #4, Dover, DE 19901. DE registered agent/office: Agents for Corporation Service Company, 251 Little Falls Dr, Wilmington, DE 19808. Purpose: any lawful purpose. Notice of Formation of BCW Consulting LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 6/9/21. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Qing He, 230 Mamaroneck Road, Scarsdale, New York 10583. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. Notice of Formation of SpiritQ LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 7/15/21. Cty: Westchester. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to: Pauline Sobelman 405 Kemeys Cove, Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510. Any lawful purpose. Notice of formation of 873 Holding Company LLC. Arts of Org filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 07/02/2021. Office: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 5 Oak Lane, Larchmont, NY 10538. Purpose: Any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 6/18/21 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:6 Red Oak Drive, Rye, NY 10580. Notice of Formation of Karen D’Angelo Schwalbe, PHD, Psychologist, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 05/18/2021Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 255 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10801. Notice of Formation of Budgeting To Bougie, LLC filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. Notice of Formation of Camp Thistle Dew, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 02/14/2020 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 1313 Baldwin Road, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598. Purpose: any lawful purpose. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 5/12/21 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 81 Pondfield Road Suite D299. Notice of Formation of For the Love of Dogs NY LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. Notice of Formation of Middle Years Matter LLC. Art. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY)

on 7/28/2021. Office: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 5 Hillside Place, Rye, NY 10580. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 06/28/2021 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:11 Birch Lane, Larchmont NY 10538. Notice of Formation of Nissa Jewelry LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 4439 3rd Ave #5B., Bronx, NY 10457. Notice of Formation of Le Concrete Sunflower Media, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 07/14/2021 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:16 Belleview Pl, New Rochelle, 10801. Notice of Formation of Farrell & Athill Mediation, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

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Notice of Formation of Northview Capital, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 5/11/21. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 181 Purchase St A, Rye, New York 10580. Purpose: any lawful act or activity.

NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 06/29/2021 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:4710 A White Plains Road, Bronx, NY 10470. Notice of Formation of Carib Seafood Restaurant & Bar, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 4/13/2021. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:100 Halstead Avenue Ste 1 Harrison, NY 10528. Notice of Formation of The Helpers Circle LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 12/4/2020 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:45 Fox Avenue, 2nd Floor, Yonkers, NY 10704. Notice of Formation of Avatal Records LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 4/23/21 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:42 Washington St, Tuckahoe, NY 10707. Notice of Formation of Legacy Clothing NY LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

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NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 7/13/21 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:332 Richbell Rd. #C2, Mamaroneck, NY 10543. Notice of Formation of Emerging Leaders Lab, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. Tuckahoe Housing Authority is seeking a full time maintenance worker. This is a live-in position which requires being on call 24 hours a day two weeks a month. Qualifications required: must be proficient in plumbing, electrical work, painting, cleaning and all other maintenance related duties. Extensive background check will be performed. Salary: 50K-55K plus benefits including NYS Pension and a free apartment on premises. Start date: September 1, 2021. Send resume to: Tuckahoe Housing Authority 4 Union Place Tuckahoe NY 10707 Or email to tuckahoeha1@optonline.net /Fax: 914-961-5943 Resumes will be collected until position is filled. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 06/09/2021 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:363 Gramatan Ave. Mount Vernon, NY 10552. Notice of Formation of Travis Torsky Cycling, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Sec. of State (SSNY) on 7/30/21. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 65 Wayne Avenue, White Plains, New York 10606. Notice of Formation of M&J Powerwashing, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 10/09/20. Office location: Bronx County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may

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Getting pumped for Williamsport LIVE MIKE Mike Smith

If you’re a self-admitted cynic, sometimes you can’t help but get romantic about baseball. I’m not talking about reactions to the overwrought, overproduced and overrated production that was Major League Baseball’s Field of Dreams Game last week. I’m talking about something that’s still—for the most part—pure; the Little League World Series. The last few weeks haven’t been easy in terms of watching baseball—at least for me—as the Yankees have gotten hot while the Red Sox continue their free fall. But there has been a definite silver lining for me in the form of ESPN and ABC’s LLWS coverage. For years, I’ve been an avid watcher of the Little League World Series. And at each stage in my life, the tournament itself has meant something different to

me. At eight and nine, I remember watching in awe as future Major Leaguer Sean Burroughs pitched his Long Beach, California, teams to back-to-back titles and wondered if I’d ever get to do something as supremely cool as taking the mound on national TV at that quaint little ballpark in Williamsport. At 12 years old, I tuned in as the youngest bitter fan in America, bemoaning that my own town’s failure to adopt a Little League charter was the sole reason that I wasn’t featured on ESPN—conveniently ignoring the fact that our local summer league teams usually failed to win whatever Westchester-Putnam Baseball League Division we happened to be playing in. But as I got older, I saw the LLWS for what it truly was; a one-of-a-kind opportunity for youngsters around the globe as well as a celebration of the things that make baseball truly special. For all of ESPN’s faults, the network does a fantastic job highlighting the importance of youth

sports. Sure, each iteration of the LLWS features its “breakout stars,” such as Burroughs or Mo’ne Davis, who wow audiences with their abundant skills. But the broadcasts also capture the real DNA of youth baseball— the emotional swings, the super-invested parents and the simple, inherent goofiness of kids being kids. When you get to see it on the screen, it brings people back to a time when life was much simpler—even if the stakes felt impossibly high. It’s also a treat to see youngsters interact with the Major Leaguers who travel to Williamsport to play in the Little League Classic. This year, images of Angels’ star Shohei Ohtani mobbed by crowds of youth baseball players in Williamsport was a reminder that while many bemoan the MLB’s perceived inability to create stars anymore, some players—like Ohtani—can still be larger than life figures to the next generation of ballplayers. So for the next week, I urge anyone with a pulse to tune into

Rye’s Paul Heintz urges on his teammates after scoring a run against Harrison in the District 20 Little League Tournament on June 28. This week, the top Little League teams in the country will be competing in the Little League World Series. Photo/Mike Smith

the coverage, if only for a few innings. In distressing times when we all seem to need a pick me up now and then, I think it’s hard to find a purer, more wholesome

way to spend part of a day. These youngsters are out there having the times of their lives and playing a kids’ game like … well … kids.

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Legal Notices NOTICE TO BIDDERS HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

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Notice is hereby given that SEALED PROPOSALS for:

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will be received until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, September 13, 2021 at the Business Office of the Harrison Central School District, located at 50 Union Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528; (914) 630-3011. All bids will be publicly opened and read at said time and place.

Specifications and bid forms may be obtained at www.bidnetdirect.com/newyork or from the district Business Office beginning Friday, August 27, 2021. All bid addenda will be transmitted to registered bid holders and posted to www. bidnetdirect.com/new-york.

Bids shall be submitted in sealed envelopes bearing the name and address of the bidder on the outside, addressed to: PURCHASING AGENT, HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT and clearly marked on the outside with the bid opening date and “RFB #21/22-17: Elevator Maintenance and Service”. The Harrison Central School District is not responsible for bids opened prior to the bid opening if bid number and opening date do not appear on the envelope. Bids opened prior to the date and time indicated are invalid. The bidder 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.

Bids shall be submitted in sealed envelopes bearing the name and address of the bidder on the outside, addressed to: PURCHASING AGENT, HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT and clearly marked on the outside with the bid opening date and “RFB #21/22-16: Pest Management Services”. The Harrison Central School District is not responsible for bids opened prior to the bid opening if bid number and opening date do not appear on the envelope. Bids opened prior to the date and time indicated are invalid. The bidder 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.

Bids shall be submitted in sealed envelopes bearing the name and address of the bidder on the outside, addressed to: PURCHASING AGENT, HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT and clearly marked on the outside with the bid opening date and “RFB #21/22-18: Window Repair”. The Harrison Central School District is not responsible for bids opened prior to the bid opening if bid number and opening date do not appear on the envelope. Bids opened prior to the date and time indicated are invalid. The bidder 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 bids, or to reject all bids, or to accept any bid which in the opinion of the Board will be to their best interest.

By order of the Board of Education

Gene George Purchasing Agent Dated: August 27, 2021

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After uncertainty, fall sports return By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor After 18 months of confusion, hesitation and deliberation, the high school sports scene finally gained a sense of normalcy on Monday as fall sports—including “high-risk” activities—officially held their first day of preseason practices. Despite concerns regarding rising COVID infection rates, Section I—and the rest of New York State—appears to be heading toward holding athletic competitions as scheduled for the first time since the winter of 2020. The 2020-21 school year saw a massive restructuring of athletic seasons, as New York State coronavirus guidelines prompted the postponement of high-risk fall sports, such as volleyball and football, and condensed sports schedules to minimize out-ofregion and postseason play. The football and volleyball seasons were packed into a six-week time-slot from March to lateApril that did away with traditional preseason practices as well as sectional-based playoffs. With his team enjoying its first traditional practice on Monday, Tuckahoe’s head football coach John D’Arco Jr., admitted that it was comforting to slip into the normal rhythms of the preseason. “It was awesome to be out here,” D’Arco said. “Being able to play last year was nice, but you always felt like something was different. You didn’t have your two-a-days, you didn’t even really know if you were going to have a season at that point.” That uncertainty, D’Arco said, had a profound effect on his players. But even as fall sports teams were preparing for a return to the field, it was clear that coronavirus guidelines would still loom large. On June 27, Dr. Robert Zayas, the executive director of the New York State Public High School Athletics Association, announced that there would be no COVID restrictions in place for the upcoming scholastic year and reinstated traditional statewide postseason tournaments for 2021-22. On Aug. 12, however, the New York State Education Department released a memo that cautioned against a return for

high-risk sports, suggesting that football and volleyball seasons be postponed or that participation limited to fully vaccinated student-athletes. Section I’s Executive Committee cleared the way for fall sports last week, leaving the decision to opt-out of the fall season in the hands of individual school districts. For local football coaches, however, the back-and-forth was just another distraction. “I just tried not to think about what was going on because I didn’t want to get upset. We’d been working together all summer, lifting in the weight room and doing 7-on-7s at Bronxville,” said D’Arco. “We cleared that hurdle, but we know that things can change at any moment.”

Like other teams across the state, Tuckahoe—which opens interscholastic competition with a Sept. 4 scrimmage against Bronxville before playing Woodlands in its first regular season contest the following week—will simply try to go about its business and adapt to any unforeseen obstacles going forward. “It’s tough for a kid; they’re gearing up for their season and a month before, they hear ‘Oh, we’re going to have state playoffs and a normal season,’ and then a couple of weeks after that, it’s like we might not even play,” said D’Arco. “So we don’t even talk about the stuff we can’t control. Right now, we’re just getting ready for our first game.” CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com

Tuckahoe football coach John D’Arco Jr., addresses his team following the first day of preseason practice. D’Arco stressed that his players can only be concerned with things they can control.

Tuckahoe football players take part in a preseason practice on Aug. 23, 2021. Photos/Mike Smith

Tuckahoe quarterback Michael Annunziata looks downfield during the Tigers’ first preseason practice on Aug. 23, 2021. The fall sports season kicked off this week after coronavirus concerns put the campaign in doubt.

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