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For over three decades, Harry Jefferson, Jr. mentored thousands of students as they walked through the halls of White Plains High School. However, before serving as a teacher, administrator, and assistant principal, “Coach Jeff” earned his tiger stripes on the track and football fields. After he graduated from White Plains High School in 1953, the Student Government Vice President, Captain of the Track Team, and member of the All-County, All-Metropolitan, and National High School All-American teams took his talents to the University of Illinois (UI). While at UI, #28’s stellar performance earned him recognition on the International News Service’s All-Midwest Unit, second-team honors on the All-Big Ten squad, and honorable mention All-America laurels. After earning a degree in physical education from UI in 1957, Jefferson played football for the Quantico Marines and was named to the All-Sea Service team as a commissioned Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps. Following his military career, Jefferson continued his football career with the New York Giants. When the door to his career with Big

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Blue closed due to an injury, another door opened when he joined the White Plains High School faculty in 1959. The door opened wider after Jefferson earned a master’s degree from Columbia University, while coaching the White Plains High School varsity football, basketball, and track teams. With “Coach Jeff” at the helm, the 196566 Tiger basketball team captured the Section One County Basketball Championship and Jefferson was named Coach of the Year. After retiring from White

Plains H.S. in 1996, Jefferson was inducted into the White Plains H.S. Hall of Fame in 1997. In the following years, he could be seen at

every Annual Harry Jefferson Holiday Showcase, in the aptly named Harry Jefferson Gym at White Plains High.

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“He Won the Game!”

Coach Jeff is survived by his Delta Sigma Theta Sorority sweetheart of more than 50 years, Gerthalene, whom he met while at UI; two children, grandchildren, his Mt. Hope AME Zion Church family, his beloved brothers of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., and a stadium sized group of friends and co-workers. Family, co-workers, and the students Coach Jeff educated for 37 years will celebrate his life during a walk-thru wake-visitation-viewing on Saturday, November 11, 2023, Harry Jefferson, Jr. was a member of Mt. Hope AME Zion Church, in White Plains, NY at Mt. Hope AME Zion Church, 65 Lake Street, White Plains, NY 10604, from 9:00am-10:00am. Covid protocols will be observed out of an abundance of caution, with limited capacity and minimal talking to the family. From 10:00am-10:45am, the brothers of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. will lead an Omega Service, during which time there will be no entry to the sanctuary, no viewing, and no talking. The walk-thru wake-visitation-viewing will resume at 10:45am11:45am, with limited access to the family. When instructed by Lee’s Funeral Home staff and/or church personnel, kindly and respectfully help keep the line moving by allowing the most people possible to pay their respects. The doors to the church will re-open at 12:00pm, subject to the availability of space. Mourners should feel free to wear masks, use hand sanitizer, and are urged to refrain from touching, hugging, or handshaking to avoid creating a health and safety hazard. The interment will be held on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at 1:30pm, at Kensico Cemetery, 273 Lakeview Avenue, Valhalla, NY 10595. Funeral-goers may meet at either Mt. Hope on Sunday at 12:45pm, and follow the procession to the cemetery; or meet at the Kensico Cemetery Office by 1:30pm, and remain in their cars until further instructions are provided. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that a contribution be made to the American Red Cross (www.redcross.org/donate/donation. html) in the name and memory of Harry Jefferson, Jr., that a tree be planted as a lasting tribute (lees-funeral-home-llc.tributestore.com/sympathy-landing?oId=29792229&source=ta), or by calling (914) 946-6500 to effect either/both expression(s) of sympathy. If flowers are sent, contrary to the family’s request, they may be delivered on Friday, November 10, 2023, by/before 6:00pm, to Mt. Hope or Lee’s Funeral Home; or Saturday, November 11, 2023, by/before 9:00am to Mt. Hope. The Jefferson Family extends a warm and heartfelt thank you to everyone in advance for governing themselves accordingly. Answers to questions regarding the Covid protocols are available at the aforelisted tributestore.com website, and may be directed to Lee’s Funeral Home, LLC (914) 949-0372, or Mt. Hope AME Zion Church, (914) 948-6372.

Harry Jefferson, Jr., award winning educator, community leader, coach, and football player.

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LOCAL NEWS: Greenburgh • Mount Vernon • New Rochelle • Ossining • Rye • Peekskill • Port Chester • Tarrytown • White Plains • Yonkers •

Resources if you are victim of hate crime or discrimination Many Muslim residents and Jewish residents are nervous because of the war in the Middle East, and worry the fear and animosity might carry over here. No matter what one’s views are regarding the IsraeliPalestinian war, we can’t discriminate against local residents who have nothing to do with policies in the Middle East. We don’t want anyone to feel afraid or unsafe and no one should be discriminated against. We wanted to take this opportunity to provide resources should you feel you’ve been the victim of discrimination or a hate crime.

By Paul Feiner

A HATE INCIDENT is any incident perceived by the victim, or any witnesses, as being motivated by prejudice or hate towards any aspect of a person’s identity. You do not have to be a member of the group the hostility is aimed at. Hate or bias incidents are motivated by one of the protected characteristics mentioned above. The incidents take the form of non-criminal offenses like social media bullying or verbal comments. Hate incidents themselves don’t break the law.

• Creating racist or derogatory images/drawings. • Imitating someone with a disability, or imitating someone’s cultural norm or practice. Examples of Hate and Bias Crimes Bias crimes can also be verbal, physical, or visual. Some examples include:

• Assaulting, injuring, or even touching someone in an offensive manner because of their perceived HATE CRIMES are criminal protected class. DISCRIMINATION is when offenses. This is because the incian individual or a group of people dents themselves are prosecutable • Creating racist or derogatory is treated less favorably than others offenses like physical assault, bur- graffiti on someone else’s property based on one of the 17 protected cat- glary, threats on social media, van- based on their perceived protected egories, whether real or perceived. dalism on your property, hate mail class. or fraud. What makes it a hate crime • Age is the perception of the victim or • Threatening to physically harm • Ancestry witnesses of it being motivated by a person, their family, or their prop• Alienage or Citizenship Status prejudice or hate based on one of the erty based on their perceived protect• Color protected statuses above. ed class. • Disability • Ethnicity Examples of Bias Incidents REPORTING: • Familial Status • Gender Bias incidents can be verbal, If you have experienced or wit• Gender Identity physical, or visual. This language nessed discrimination or a hate-relat• Gender Expression and behavior often contributes to or ed incident in Westchester County, • Marital Status creates an unsafe or unwelcoming you can call the Human Rights Com• Military Status environment. Some examples in- mission of Westchester County at • National Origin clude: (914) 995-9500, contact us by email • Race HumanRights@WestchesterGov. • Religion • Name calling; using a racial, com at report an incident anony• Sexual Orientation ethnic, or other slur to identify some- mously on the Report Incidents of • Status as victim of domestic one; or using degrading language. Hate, Bias or Discrimination form. violence, sexual abuse or stalking The Human Rights Commission

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does not share immigration status information with other agencies. The Human Rights Commission provides language assistance services. Anyone who may be a victim or witness to a hate crime can also report it to their local police department. The non-emergency line for Greenburgh is 914-989-1700. If the event is more urgent or you feel there is immediate danger, call 911 for emergency assistance. The public can also file a complaint or send in tips to the County District Attorney’s Office at 914-955-TIPS (8477). There is a Greenburgh branch of the DA’s office at 914995-4075, 188 Tarrytown Road, White Plains.

“Rokafella” and “Kwikstep” Perform in Tarrytown Ana “Rokafella” Garcia, a breakdancing shero and adjunct professor, and her husband, dancer, DJ, and drummer Gabriel “Kwikstep” Dionisio, will perform on Thursday, November 9, 2023, 7:00pm-8:00pm, at the David Rockefeller Creative Arts Center at Pocantico, located at 200 Lake Road, Tarrytown, NY 10591. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of

hip-hop, Rokafella, Kwikstep, and the Full Circle Souljahs will lead a conversation on the traditions of popping, a street-dance style built upon by New York City dancers, followed by a demonstration celebrating the genre’s soulful resilience. The performance will be followed by a reception, with special access to “Portraits of Process”, currently showing at the DR Center

gallery. This event is presented in partnership with Works & Process and the RBF Culpeper Arts & Culture Program. Attendees must register in advance, students are free, tickets ($15 +$1.75 ticketing fee) are available for purchase online: https://pocantico-center. ticketleap.com/rockafella-and-kwikstep. For more info: (914) 524-6500 or (914) 524-6560.

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TO BE EQUAL By Marc H. Morial President & CEO National Urban League MARC H. MORIAL

Richard Roundtree’s Career Helped Reshape Perceptions of Black Americans with Roles in Projects Like Shaft and Roots “I was acutely aware of when I would go into department stores and feel the shadow of being followed. And then I’d be recognized, and all of a sudden it would turn. I thought, ‘Oh man, there it is.’ I was acutely aware of that turn. If I were not the actor who played John Shaft, I would be trailed to the dressing room, monitored, or stripped. That’s the truth of the matter.” – Richard Roundtree A 1972 profile of Richard player turned fashion model-turned Roundtree, a year after the release of actor.” Shaft rocketed him to fame, called Roundtree, who passed away him “a 29-year-old former football last week at the age of 81, had intended to make football his career. A The Westchester standout high school football player in his hometown of New Rochelle, New York, he won a scholarship to (ISSN 0043-3373) is published weekly play at Southern Illinois University. on Thursday in White Plains, New York. Copies: 40¢. Yearly Subscription: On the field, he said, he became ad$25.00, two years: $45.00. National dicted to applause. Advertising representative: National A concussion on the field, howNewspaper Publishers Association. Local and national advertising rates on request. ever, prompted him to consider othPaper founded August 1, 1928 to serve er ways to feed his habit. the County of Westchester, New York. So he was quick to accept when Eunice Johnson, the wife of EBOSandra T. Blackwell NY magazine founder John H. JohnPresident, Publisher & Editor son, offered him the opportunity to model for the magazine’s Fashion Carolyn B. Coleman Vice President Fair series. As the model for Duke hair care products, his face -- if not Alyce T. Coleman his name -- soon became familiar in Executive Editor Black households who knew him as “The Duke Man.” Bruce L. Bozeman, Esq. His success as a model gave Legal Counsel him entrée to the newly-launched Negro Ensemble Company, where Celeste A. Coleman he starred as a fictionalized verArt Director/Managing Editor sion of the boxer Jack Johnson in an Editorial & Advertising Offices early production of The Great White P.O. Box 152 Hope. White Plains, NY 10602 When he arrived at his audition Telephone:(914) 953-2620 for Shaft director Gordon Parks,

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Meet Our Women On The Inside Join the League of Women Voters® of Northwest Westchester County on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at 6:45pm, at the Ossining Public Library Auditorium, 53 Croton Avenue, Ossining, NY 10562, in conversation with NYS elected officials. Meet NYS Senator Shelley Mayer-37th SD, Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg-95th AD, Assemblywoman MaryJane Shimsky-92nd AD, and their staffs, to ask questions, offer solutions, and hear about issues and initiatives. The event is co-sponsored by the Westchester Black Women’s Political Caucus, Inc. Greater Peekskill Area Chapter, and the American Association of University Women Westchester County. Space is limited. Pre-registration is requested: www.eventbrite. com/e/meet-our-women-on-the-inside-tickets-742584589497?af f=oddtdtcreator.

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Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church Celebrates 133rd Anniversary By Yvonne B. Bert

Join with the Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church as they celebrate the 133rd Anniversary of the church, which was founded by the late Henry E. Duers in 1890. Born a slave in Windsor, North Carolina, after serving in the Union Army, Rev. Duers studied theology at Union Theology Seminary in Richmond, Virginia to become a Baptist minister. He moved north and established church missions in numerous communities in the Westchester community. During 1889, Rev. Duers moved to Ossining as a Missionary from Messiah Baptist Church in Yonkers and began holding Bible study and prayer service in various homes. On June 5, 1890, the church was formally organized. On November 12, 1890, as First Baptist Church of Ossining was celebrating its Centennial Anniversary, members of the Mission participated in the service. It was during this service that Star, sponsored by First Baptist Church, was recognized as an institution of God. The Church was originally named the Centennial Star of Bethlehem Colored Baptist Church, as it was established during the Centennial celebration of the First Baptist Church of Ossining and occurred during the Christmas season. After meeting in multiple homes and locations in the area, the first edifice was built in 1892 at 148 Spring

Street; however the small structure was torn down and a larger building was constructed to accommodate the growing congregation. Services were held at 148 Spring Street until the current building was constructed at 304 Spring Street, the site of the former Ossining Hospital. Rev. Duers served as pastor until he retired from the ministry in 1924, but his influence in the Ossining community was ever present until his passing in June 1940. The church has remained steadfast in shining as a spiritual beacon providing religious guidance to those seeking to know the Word of God. Star of Bethlehem has been lead by many dynamic leaders since its inception. Rev. Shaun Ellison Jones serves as the current pastor. Theme for the Anniversary is “133 Years of Being Deeply Blessed By God.” The celebration will commence on Wednesday with a Revival Service. Bishop Nicholas O. Soto, Pastor of First Baptist Church of El-

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Parks showed him a tearsheet of an ad depicting the look he wanted for the title character. The model in the ad was Roundtree. While Shaft is among the best-known and most enduring example of the genre that became known as “Blaxploitation,” Roundtree himself rejected the term. “I’ve always viewed that as a negative. Exploitation. Who’s being exploited?” he said in 2019. “But it gave a lot of people work. It gave a lot of people entree into the business, including a lot of our present-day producers and directors. So, in the big picture, I view it as a positive.” The character of John Shaft – described in the film’s theme song as “the cat that won’t cop out when there’s danger all about” and “a sex machine to all the chicks” -- marked a turning point in the depiction of Black men on the silver

screen. As Roundtree said, “the image kids see of him on the screen is of black man who is for once a winner.” Roundtree also took part in the 1977 landmark television miniseries Roots, which drew the third-largest audience in television history and sparked a national conversation about race and history. “You got a sense of white Americans saying, ‘Damn, that really happened,’” Roundtree said in television special to mark the miniseries’ 25th anniversary. In the late 1990s, Roundtree embarked on a campaign to raise awareness and erase the stigma surrounding breast cancer in men, having felt pressured to keep his own diagnosis and mastectomy a secret for fear of losing work. “The industry doesn’t like sick people,” he wrote in Essence. “My mastectomy left me with

msford, will be the guest preacher. Bishop Soto is a son in the ministry of Star of Bethlehem, where he grew up and was exposed to the preaching and teachings of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. On Saturday, November 11, at 10:00 a.m., the Church will host a Servant Workers Breakfast, to celebrate and to honor persons who have been faithful and committed to service in their ministry or tribe. Guest preacher will be Rev. Sandra Baker, Executive Minister of Mt. Neboh Baptist Church in Harlem. The breakfast is free for all, the however, registration is required. Those wishing to attend can sign in at the Welcome Center, on line, or on the Realm app. The culmination of the 133rd Anniversary celebration will take place on Sunday, November 12 at the 11:00 worship service. Guest preacher for the morning worship will be Rev. Elgin Taylor. The community is invited to come out to help celebrate Star of Bethlehem’s 133 years of service to Ossining and the surrounding communities Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church is located at 304 Spring Street, Ossining, where Rev. Shaun Ellison Jones serves as Senior Pastor. For additional information, contact the Church office at (914) 762-1360.

a permanent scar that runs from where my left nipple used to be to way back underneath my armpit, and it ain’t pretty … I did a lot of tap dancing to hide my illness.” He later called his diagnosis “a backhanded blessing” after fans credited his candor with saving lives. Roundtree’s proudest work was the 1996 film Once Upon a Time … When We Were Colored, about a Black Mississippi family confronting inequality in the South. It was the first of Rountree’s films that his father, a Pentecostal minister, could be persuaded to watch. “And at the end, he looked at Richard, and he said, ‘Well done, my son,’” director Tim Reid told NPR. “And that’s the only time that his father had ever praised him for anything that he had ever done in his life.”

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Biden Faces Eroding Support Among Arab, Muslim, and Black Americans, all Crucial Demographic Groups By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia

From left to right: Rep. Nancy Pelosi, President Joe Biden, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Rep. James Clyburn. / NNPA

Representatives Rashida Tlaib (D-Michigan) and Dean Phillips (D-Minnesota) have reportedly emerged as formidable critics of President Joe Biden’s bid for reelection, publicly displaying a split within the party as Democrats desperately attempt to hold onto the White House in 2024. Despite their ideological differences, the two lawmakers have independently voiced concerns about Biden’s policies, creating a unique challenge for the incumbent. Tlaib, known for her progressive stance on issues, has sharply criticized Biden for his unwavering support of Israel, going so far as to accuse him of enabling the “genocide” of Palestinians in a video statement. As a Palestinian American, Tlaib’s stance could potentially sway Muslim and Arab American voters, a crucial demographic in swing states like Michigan, which is Tlaib’s home state. Phillips, hailing from the centrist wing of the Democratic Party, has taken a further step by launching a primary challenge against Biden in New Hampshire. Advocating for generational change, Phillips has expressed doubt about Biden’s ability to defeat former President Donald Trump. He has also pledged to address economic concerns, vowing to “make America affordable again.”

The convergence of Tlaib and Phillips’ criticism of Biden is not entirely coincidental. Both represent various facets of the Democratic Party’s post-Trump landscape: Tlaib stands for the radical progressive movement through her association with the Squad. Phillips is a member of the Problem Solvers Caucus, which promotes nonpartisan solutions. Politico noted that both factions gained prominence during the Trump era, propelling Tlaib and Phillips to Congress in the 2018 elections. They later joined forces with Biden in the successful effort to unseat Trump in 2020. The fact that they are now voicing their discontent with Biden signals that the president may face internal challenges within his party. Recent polling data from The New York Times and Siena College indicates that Biden is trailing the twice-impeached former President Trump in five of the six crucial battleground states, just one year before the 2024 election. Concerns about Biden’s age – even though Trump is just three years younger – and dissatisfaction with his handling of the economy contribute to this decline in support. On average, Biden is trailing Trump by 48 to 44 percent across these states, all of which he won in 2020. And that’s despite Trump’s myriad of legal problems, which include facing 91 felo-

ny charges, having been found responsible for sexually assaulting a writer, and having a judge declare that he committed business fraud. The most recent poll also highlights a growing discontent among voters, with a majority feeling that Biden’s policies have personally harmed them. Additionally, the multiracial and multigenerational coalition that supported Biden in 2020 is showing signs of strain, as demographic groups that once strongly favored him are now more evenly split. Among voters under 30, Biden’s lead is marginal, and his support among Hispanic voters has significantly dwindled. In urban areas, Biden’s advantage is now half of Trump’s lead in rural regions. Notably, male voters are now favoring Trump by a significant margin, reversing a gender-based advantage that Democrats had previously enjoyed. Even traditionally strong Democratic demographics, such as Black voters, are showing increased support for Trump, reportedly reaching 22 percent in some states. Biden’s handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict has also generated controversy, particularly among Arab American voters, with support for the president dropping from a comfortable majority in 2020 to just 17 percent.

BIDEN, Cont’d. on page 9

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Home Energy Assistance Program Opens on November 1, 2023

The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) can help eligible New Yorkers heat and cool their homes. Enrollment for the Regular HEAP Benefit is scheduled to open on November 1, 2023. Eligibility is determined by income, household size, the primary heating source, and the presence of a household member who is under age 6, age 60 or older, or permanently disabled. The HEAP Clean and Tune benefit opened October 2, 2023. Eligible households can receive energy efficiency services, which includes the cleaning of primary heating equipment, but may also include chimney cleaning, minor repairs, installation of carbon monoxide detectors or programmable thermostats, if needed, to allow for the safe, proper and efficient operation of the heating equipment. Benefit amounts are based on the actual cost incurred to provide clean and tune services, up to a maximum of $500. To learn more about HEAP and apply, visit: ny.gov/services/applyheap, or contact your local Department of Social Services in White Plains, Mt. Vernon, Yonkers, or Peekskill (914) 995-3333.

11th Annual Yonkers Film Festival (YoFiFest)

Coffee & Conversation with NYS Assembly Members” Join NYS Assemblywoman MaryJane Shimsky-NY 92nd AD and NYS Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg-NY 95th AD, on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, 3:00pm-4:00pm, at the William Vescio Community Center, within the Briarcliff Manor Public Library, located at 1 Library Road, Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510. Meet your elected representatives and their staffs, ask questions, offer solutions, and hear about issues and initiatives. RSVP requested, but not required, to: gilbertd@nyassembly.gov.

Celebrate moving pictures, the people who make them, and the fans that watch them at the 11th Annual Yonkers Film Festival (YoFiFest), November 10-19, 2023. From the opening night Red Carpet Reception, on Friday, November 10, 2023 at 6:00pm, at the Riverfront Library-Atrium Theatre,1 Larkin Center, Yonkers, NY 10701, through the Closing Night After Party on Sunday, November 19, 2023, 7:00pm- 10:00pm, at the Yonkers Brewing Company, 92 Main Street, Yonkers, NY 10701, YoFiFest celebrates early career filmmakers, seasoned industry professionals, and everyone in between. The award winning film festival offers a full schedule of screenings, workshops, panels, networking opportunities, and parties that honor and celebrate independent cinematic storytelling from around the world and in our own backyard. View the schedule and purchase tickets online: www.yofifest.com. For more information, email: yofifest@gmail.com.

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Westfair Business Journal Honored Kecia Palmer-Cousins at Women Innovators Event NEW ROCHELLE, NY -- On October 26, 2023, Westfair Business Journal held their “first” Women Innovators event at the VIP Country Club in New Rochelle, NY. This well-attended, business, networking event connected a variety of super women who take initiative, drive positive change and redefine the workplace experience across all industries. Women have been innovators in various fields throughout history, making significant contributions to science, technology, arts, and many other areas. The valuable content in this event excited & inspired women to advocate for innovation in their organizations & break barriers, paving the way for future generations. Amongst the 25 honorees that evening was Kecia Palmer-Cousins, MBA, a proud, black, woman innovator, entrepreneur, engineer and networking guru. Kecia is co-owner and COO of G&K Sweet Foods, LLC, established 2007, a 2014 Super Bowl catering vendor. She is co-owner and CEO of Aero-Ba-Soul, Inc., a business/project management consulting and workforce development training company. Both of her businesses are certified NYC & NYS Minority Business Enterprises. Palmer-Cousins provides technical assistance to entrepreneurs and business clients, helping them navigate corporate and government procurement, assist them prepare their MWBE Certified Application packages and provide professional leadership training. A 2014 Verizon retiree, Kecia project managed global telecommunication infrastructure projects for Verizon Enterprise clients including JP Morgan Chase, Bloomberg, Goldman Sachs, NYPD and Ann Taylor. Kecia currently serves on the boards of Feeding Westchester, Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce, Peekskill Youth Bureau (VP), Peekskill Planning Commission, Sister to Sister Inter-

KECIA PALMER-COUSINS

national, Inc. (Entrepreneurship & Prosperity Steering Committee) and The Greater Peekskill Chapter (Westchester Black Women’s Political Caucus (Corresponding Secretary). She previously served on the Peekskill NAACP Executive Board as 2nd VP and Civic Engagement Chair. She is a dedicated, tithing member of Unity Baptist Tabernace in Mt. Vernon, NY.

PALMER-COUSINS, Cont’d. on page 11

New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce Announces Minister Mark McLean as Grand Marshal of the 59th Annual Thanksgiving Parade NEW ROCHELLE, NY – [November 6, 2023] – The New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce together with the City of New Rochelle proudly announces the 2023 Grand Marshal of the New Rochelle Thanksgiving Parade, Minister Mark McLean. Minister McLean will have the honor of leading the 59th Annual Thanksgiving Parade as its Grand Marshal on Saturday, November 18, 2023 when the Parade kicks off at 10am. As Grand Marshal, Minister McLean will ride down the Parade route along North Avenue in style thanks to Audi New Rochelle who is providing a convertible Audi S5 Cabriolet for the celebration. Minister Mark McLean is a lifelong resident of New Rochelle. Minister McLean graduated from New Rochelle High school in 1981, where he excelled in football and music. He went on to attend City College of New York in Harlem NY MINISTER MARK McLEAN

studying music and the history and cultures of African people throughout the diaspora. Minister McLean served the City of New Rochelle as a Fire Fighter and retired at the rank of Lieutenant after more than 33 years. Minister Mark McLean’s community involvement spans close to 20 years serving on the Westchester County Human Rights Commission for 5 years, and leading the Political Action Committee, of both the NAACP New Rochelle Branch and the Uniform Fire Fighter Association Local 273, for several years. Minister McLean is the past President of the Gathering of Men of New Rochelle Inc. and through his consulting firm, Urban Tusk Community Strategies, has partnered with Westchester County of NY to assist Minority, Women Business Enterprises to achieve success. He serves on the board of Interfaith Dwellings Corporation, a company that consists of houses of worship seeking to impact the

GRAND MARSHAL, Cont’d. on page 11

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VALHALLA, NY -- Westchester Community College Foundation will honor five community leaders and recognize the start of the 10th anniversary year of Dr. Belinda S. Miles as President of SUNY Westchester Community College at its upcoming “Transforming Futures Together” Gala. Longtime Westchester Community College Champion VANESSA WILLIAMS will emcee the event. Ms. Williams is one of the most respected and multi-faceted performers in the entertainment industry today, selling millions of records worldwide. Her work in music, film, television, and the Broadway stage has been recognized with 4 Emmy nominations, 11 Grammy nominations, a Tony nomination, 3 SAG award nominations and 7 NAACP Image Awards. The event, scheduled for November 8 at Tappan Hall, recognizes five stellar leaders in Westchester County. County Executive GEORGE LATIMER is receiving the Public Service Award in recognition of his 36 years of service to the people of Westchester County, and New York State. Latimer became the ninth Westchester County Executive in 2018, and was elected to a second term in 2021, never losing an election after over three decades in public office. DORRY SWOPE is receiving Westchester Community College Foundation’s Philanthropy Award. Over the years, Dorry and her family have made significant contributions to SUNY Westchester Community College as well as to conservation, arts, and health care organizations. SINFOROSA “ROSE” TAN & WILLIAM H.P. KAUNG are receiving Westchester Community College Foundation’s Community

DR. BELINDA MILES

HON. GEORGE LATIMER

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WCC Foundation Honors Community Leaders And Celebrates Launch of 10th Anniversary Year of President Belinda S. Miles

Leadership Award. Rose and Bill are recognized for their decades of volunteer service to SUNY Westchester Community College and the community. Rose is Professor Emerita of Mathematics at SUNY WCC. DAVID BERRY, a SUNY Westchester Community College alum, is receiving the Westchester Community College Foundation Viking Voyager Alumni Award. David is the founder of NomadCIO LLC, which provides interim Chief Information/Technology Officer and M&A leadership globally. The “Transforming Futures Together Gala” will raise funds for scholarships, emergency grants for students, and other programmatic initiatives in support of SUNY

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The Arab American Institute recently commissioned a poll that further revealed that the majority of Arab Americans no longer identify as Democrats, with 32% siding with Republicans and 31% as independents. The poll also shows an uptick in support for Trump, who is likely to be the Republican candidate in 2024, with 40 percent indicating they would vote for him, a 5-point increase from 2020.

Westchester Community College students. SUNY WCC students will share their stories and present awards to the honorees. Tickets for the gala are already sold out. About Westchester Community College Westchester Community College provides over 24,000 full-time and part-time students with an education taught by award-winning faculty at one of the lowest tuition rates in New York State. The college offers over 60 degree and certificate programs, including innovative programs in such high-demand fields as cybersecurity, health information technology, respiratory therapy, and digital filmmaking. The college reflects the rich diversity of its region and was the

first SUNY campus to be designated a Hispanic Serving Institution. Westchester Community College Foundation Since its founding in 1969, Westchester Community College Foundation (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization) has raised funds to meet college and student needs not covered by public funds, distributing nearly $3 million in scholarships and between $2 million and $3 million in program support annually. Recognizing that public education is a public responsibility, the Foundation enables the college to continue to offer access to quality education and the skills for success through its fundraising and programmatic activities.

Politico and Axios have offered insight into the dynamics shaping the 2024 election. Politico’s analysis underscored the pivotal roles of Tlaib and Phillips. At the same time, Axios provided context regarding the ambitions of prominent Democratic figures like California Governor Gavin Newsom and Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker in the lead-up to the 2028 presidential race and their ignorance of Biden’s 2024 re-election efforts.

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Kecia earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing Engineering (Boston University), MBA in Marketing (Long Island University) and Masters Certificate in Project Management (George Washington University). She’s a graduate of the Women’s Enterprise Development Center, Westchester Community College’s “Just Add One Small Business Program” and New York Power Authority’s Local & Small Business Capacity Building Program. Kecia was a “914INC Women in Business Honoree”, Westchester County Black History Month Trailblazer and New York Women’s Chamber of Commerce Women In Excellence Honoree. Kecia and her husband, Kevin Cousins, reside in Peekskill, NY with their HBCU collegiate sons Kendall (Howard University) and Kyle (Winston-Salem State University). She is a Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Associate Member (2018 and 2022 Distinguished Mother) And Go On Girl! Book Club NY2 Chapter Facilitator (2022 Phenomenal Women Honoree). She believes in self-care, giving back and connecting with loved ones. When asked, “which business tip has been the most helpful to you”, Kecia response was: My parents Leroy and Obie Palmer, homebased entrepreneurs who owned a moving business and day care center when I was a little girl, gave me the most helpful business tip, “Be kind, courageous, caring and treat others as you would like to be treated.” They taught me how to breathe, listen to my gut feelings and set boundaries when making decisions. They were my dream makers, telling me from birth that I was special and could achieve all that I believed. They encouraged me and my three brothers to “be in the “rooms” that we wanted to be in, put in the work and get our education, of which no one can take away from us. Several members of Kecia’s family, friends, clients and community organizations were in attendance to congratulate her on her accomplishment. She was humbled, thankful grateful and appreciative of their support, flowers and being in the room with her as she and 24 other women were recognized for a job well done. It takes a village! She is blessed to have a village each and every day as she advocates for minority and women owned businesses for their piece of the “pie”! Congratulations also to Woman Innovator Honoree Joanne Dunn, Executive Director, Youth Shelter Program of Westchester, on her recognition for her tireless, dedication to many youth throughout Westchester whom she advocates for daily!

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The parade will feature floats and giant parade balloons including New Rochelle’s own iconic Mighty Mouse, Tom the Turkey, Peppa Pig and others. There will be marching bands playing throughout the parade, vintage cars and firetrucks, dancers, singers and marchers from Iona University and Monroe College, local schools, businesses and community organizations. And, of course, Santa will be there too! The NR Chamber is still accepting applications to march in the Parade. Sponsors and volunteers are also needed. To signup, visit the NR Chamber website page https://newrochellechamber.org/thanksgiving-parade-2023/ to stay on top of all the Parade details and updates.

GRAND MARSHAL, Cont’d. from page 8

shortage of affordable housing. Minister McLean is presently the President of the NAACP New Rochelle Branch, the Inter Religious Coalition of New Rochelle, and CEO of Kingdom Community Consultants. Minister Mark McLean serves as an Elder and community liaison for Bishop Reford Mott and Generations Church of New Rochelle. He has been married to his lovely wife Denise for over 35 years and they have a daughter Kadiedra; 2 sons, Imhotep and Kemet; a grandson Kaiden and a granddaughter Zhuri. “As a lifelong resident of New Rochelle, I am delighted and honored to be chosen Grand Marshal of this year’s Thanksgiving Day Parade,” said Minister McLean. “In spite of all the great challenges this year, I am so grateful to be alive and I give thanks to God to be a part of such a great and loving family that is the city of New Rochelle. Happy Thanksgiving!” This year’s parade also salutes the New Rochelle Firefighters UFFA Local 273’s 100th Anniversary and its extensive history of service to New Rochelle. “The New Rochelle Thanksgiving Parade is a NR Chamber and City tradition. This year’s Parade honors Grand Marshal Minister Mark McLean for his long service to the City in both a professional and volunteer capacity,” said Rob Hayes, President of the NR Chamber of Commerce and owner of The Beechmont Tavern. “It’s an especially fitting choice as we’re also celebrating the New Rochelle Firefighters UFFA Local 273’s 100th Anniversary. We’re glad to recognize them both in the Parade. Congratulations!” The 2023 Parade route will be along North Avenue – beginning at Eastchester Road and ending at Bonnefoy Place. The New Rochelle Thanksgiving Parade kicks off at 10am on November 18th. There are excellent viewing spots along North Avenue with a performance spot at the Grandstand near Anderson Street Plaza where the Parade will be recorded for broadcasts on NRTV during Thanksgiving Weekend.

Open House with NYS Assemblywoman Shimsky Join NYS Assemblywoman MaryJane Shimsky-NY 92nd AD on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, 5:00pm-7:00pm, at her district office, 303 South Broadway-Suite 229, Tarrytown, NY 10591. Assemblywoman Shimsky and her staff will respond to questions and comments from constituents and share information about issues and initiatives. RSVP requested, but not required, to: gilbertd@nyassembly.gov.

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Impending Shutdown: Political Rifts and Global Crisis Converge

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia

The recent appointment of far-right House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) follows a tumultuous three-week period during which Congress went without a Speaker, underscoring the deep divisions within the Republican Party. As the Nov. 17 deadline for a government shutdown looms, Washington grapples with a confluence of domestic political divides and escalating global conflicts. The recent appointment of far-right House Speaker Mike Johnson (RLouisiana) follows a tumultuous three-week period during which Congress went without a Speaker, underscoring the deep divisions within the Republican Party. Johnson, who desperately tries to endear himself to the twiceimpeached and now four-times indicted former President Donald Trump’s maiden legislative venture, a $14 billion bill aimed at fortifying Israel’s defense against Hamas, drew sharp criticism for its exclusion of aid to Ukraine and substantial cuts to IRS funding. The move, viewed as an overture to win favor with Trump, underscores Johnson’s conservative agenda.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) minced no words in his assessment of Johnson’s approach, emphasizing the bill’s lack of bipartisan support. “His first major legislative effort was not bipartisan at all,” Schumer stated. “And I think he’s going to learn the hard way that that doesn’t work.” He further pointed out that both the president and he had reservations about the bill, and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell also did not endorse it. Former Rep. Liz Cheney (RWyo.) leveled serious concerns about Johnson’s ascendancy to the Speaker’s chair, branding him as “dangerous” due to his support for overturning the 2020 election results. Cheney, a vocal critic of Trump during her congressional tenure, argued that Johnson’s actions contradicted his professed commitment to upholding the Con-

stitution. She remarked, “He was willing to set aside what he knew to be the rulings of the courts, the requirements of the Constitution, in order to placate Donald Trump.” USA Today political writer Rex Huppke provided a scathing assessment of the situation, calling attention to the perceived lack of direction within House Republicans. “If you haven’t already passed out from the vacuous stupidity of all that, you might be wondering: ‘Hey, what are these House Republicans doing about the rapidly approaching Nov. 17 deadline to keep the government open?’” Huppke remarked. He went on to paint a vivid picture of internal discord, referencing legal troubles Trump faces and characterizing the House Speaker with a “disingenuousyouth-pastor vibe” facing the challenges of avoiding a government shutdown right before the holidays.

In the Senate, a bipartisan effort led to the passage of three critical government funding bills covering areas such as military construction, veterans’ affairs, agriculture, transportation, and housing. The decisive 82-15 vote aims to break the deadlock and provide a path to avert a potential shutdown. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), a member of the Appropriations Committee, expressed hope that this progress will compel Congress to approve a short-term funding bill, affording the time needed to finalize a budget before year-end. “There is definitely uncertainty with regard to how the House will respond to our strong bipartisan votes on appropriation bills,” Baldwin said. “But we hope that they will conclude, especially seeing the strong bipartisan votes, that the only way forward is through bipartisanship.”

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Wednesday, Nov. 8

1619 Project Revisited – Episode 2: Race will be held at the Greenburgh Public Library at 6:00 p.m. The 1619 Project, a book written by Nikole Hannah-Jones, explores the role of slavery in the United States and its legacy. A monthly viewing of six episodes will be held followed by a discussion. Facilitators for Episode 2 will be Sonica Dixon and Jordan Margolis. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. for refreshments. Registration is required; call (914) 7218227. The event is co-sponsored by Bet Am Shalom Synagogue, Greenburgh Human Rights Advisory Committee, Greenburgh Public Library, White Plains/Greenburgh NAACP, and Woodlands Community Temple. Episode 3: Music will be held December 13, at 6:00 p.m. The library is located at 300 Tarrytown Road, Elmsford, NY. Stay tuned for updates on the series!

Wednesday, Nov. 8

Join the Peekskill NAACP for a funfilled evening at Ofori’s World Cuisine as the Branch prepares for its Freedom Fund Gala on Sunday, November 12th .Have a drink, grab a snack, and play Music Trivia. You might even win a prize! The fun begins at 7:00 p.m. at Ofori’s, 982 Main Street, Peekskill, NY Priscilla Augustin is President of the Peekskill Branch of the NAACP.

Wednesday, Nov. 8

Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church will commence its 133rd Church Anniversary with a 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Revival. Bishop Nicholas O. Soto, Pastor of First Baptist Church of Elmsford, will be the guest preacher, and all are invited to attend. Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church is located at 304 Spring Street, Ossining, NY. Rev. Shaun E. Jones is Pastor.

Friday, November 10

Breakfast at 10:00 a.m., in celebration of the church’s 133rd Church Anniversary. Theme for the Anniversary is “133 Years of Being Deeply Blessed By God.” Guest preacher will be Rev. Sandra Baker, Executive Minister of Mt. Neboh Baptist Church in Harlem. The breakfast is free for all. Registration to attend is required; just sign in at the Welcome Center, on line, or on the Realm app. Star of Bethlehem is located at 304 Spring Street, Ossining, and Rev. Shaun Ellison Jones serves as Pastor. For additional information, contact the Church office at (914) 762-1360.

Saturday, Nov. 11

The Ossining Branch of the NAACP will host a showing of the 2021 documentary “The Summer of Soul… When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised.” The film features Ossining’s own Sonny Sharrock, a renowned jazz guitarist, and explores the 1969 Harlem Culture Festival, which occurred the same year as Woodstock. Artists featured in the film include Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, David Ruffin, B.B. King, Sly and the Family Stone, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Malaliah Jackson, the Fifth Dimensions, and more. Quest Love is the Executive Producer of the film, which will be shown at 2:00 p.m. in the Budarz Theater at the Ossining Public Library, 53 Croton Avenue, Ossining, NY

Saturday, Nov. 11

10th Pastoral Anniversary Gala honoring Rev. Gary L. Colter, Senior Pastor of Mount Lebanon Baptist Church in Peekskill, and First Lady Diane Colter. Rev. Dr. Lester Taylor, Pastor of Community Baptist Church in Englewood, NJ, will be the speaker. The Black Tie affair will be held at the Royal Regency Hotel, 165 Tuckahoe Road, Yonkers, NY at 3:00 p.m. Tickets for adults $125.00; children ages 6-12 $40.00.

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CELLED that was originally sched- Rev. Gary L. Colter, Senior Pastor uled by the White Plains/Greenburgh of Mount Lebanon Baptist Church in Peekskill, will celebrate his 10th NAACP. Pastoral Anniversary at the 11:00 Saturday, Nov. 11 a.m. worship service. All are invitStar of Bethlehem Baptist Church in ed to come out to celebrate with the Ossining will host a Servant Leaders members and the community on this

milestone in Rev. Colter’s ministry at Mount Lebanon Baptist Church. Guest preacher for the morning service will be Rev. Dr. James Woodley, Pastor of Gill Creek Baptist Church in Columbus, South Carolina. The church is located at 648 Harrison Avenue, Peekskill, NY.

Sunday, November 12

The Peekskill NAACP Celebrates Hip-Hop, Music and Culture at their Freedom Fund Awards Ceremony at 3:00 p.m., at the Paramount Theater in Peekskill. The theme for the event is “Social Justice and Change through Music” tying in with the 50-year celebration of Hip-Hop. The fun-filled afternoon will be a mix of music and culture with entertainment by Hip-Hop Legend Kool Moe Dee, as well as musical performances by Acute Inflections (Jazz), the Faithlock Singers featuring Jeremiah (Gospel), Bria the Artist (R&B), and Noodle Noo (HipHop). Refreshments will be catered by Ofori’s World Cuisine of Peekskill; beer provided by the Peekskill Brewery, and wine by Dylan’s Wine Cellar.. An after-party will continue at Gleason’s in Peekskill, where DJ Tommydidit will keep the festivities lively. Community activists will be honored for their service to the NAACP and to the community. Tickets are $120 for adults and $60 for you, and are available through Eventbrite.

Sunday, November 12

The culmination of the celebration of the 133rd Church Anniversary of Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Ossining will be held during the 11:00 a.m. worship service. Guest preacher for the morning will be Rev. Elgin Taylor. Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church is located at 304 Spring Street and Rev. Shaun Rllison Jones is Pastor.

Thursday, Nov. 16

New Hope Institutional Baptist Church of Tarrytown will host a FALL REVIVAL “Developing, Displaying, Deploying Disciples.” (Matthew 28: 19-20) Three anointed preachers of the Gospel will bring the Word. All services will begin at 7:00 p.m. On Tuesday, November 14, Rev. Verlin D. Williams, Pastor of Union Baptist Church in Greenburgh, NY, will bring the message. On Wednesday, November 15, Rev. Carl L. Washington III, Pastor of Pilgrim Baptist Church in Nyack, NY, will be the preacher for the evening, and on Thursday, November 16, Rev. James A. Duckett will preach the Word. All are invited to attend. New Hope invites all to come out , bring a friend and have your soul revived!. During these turbulent times, we all need to hear the messages that God has sent for His people. Rev. Norman W. Scott is the host Pastor. New Hope Institutional Baptist Church is located at 80-82 Central Avenue in Tarrytown, NY.

Saturday, Nov. 25

Macedonia Baptist Church, 141 So. 9th Ave, Mt. Vernon 11am -1pm. FREE Thanksgiving Dinners. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Wednesday, Dec. 6

Mark your calendars and save the date for the Westchester Community Health Center’s (formerly Mount Vernon Neighborhood Health Center) 50th Anniversary Gala on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, from 6:30 pm - 11:30 pm at the Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle, NY. Join us for a memorable and inspirational evening that will include an awards presentation, fabulous food, and a silent auction as we commemorate our 50th year of offering high-quality, comprehensive, and affordable primary and preventative health care

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If you are struggling with your prescription drug costs, Extra Help is a Medicare program that can help pay for your drug coverage (Part D) premiums, deductibles, coinsurance, and other out-of-pocket costs. If you make less than $22,000 a year, it’s worth it to apply. Visit ssa.gov/extrahelp or call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) to apply.