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Union Baptist Church Honors Fred Campbell

By Yvonne B. Bert, Senior Writer, Westchester County Press

WHITE PLAINS, NY -- A well-deserved tribute was given to Fred Campbell by the Union Baptist Church Family on Sunday, March 17th, for his many years of dedicated service to the Church and the community. For over 35 years, he faithfully participated as a Trustee and a member of the Hospitality Ministry. In addition, he has been a dedicated member of Union C.A.R.E.S., the scholarship and outreach ministry, and coordinated the college tours for the youth of Union and neighboring churches. A soft spoken, meticulous gentlemen, he is results driven to benefit others, especially the youth.

As a member of Union C.A.R.E.S., Fred always asks, “Where do you plan to go to college?” Not, ”Are you going?” He stresses the importance of pursuing a higher education whenever the opportunity presents itself. He was also instrumental in starting a GED

Program at Union to assist youth and adults to complete the first phase of their education.

Fred is also a longtime member of the African American Men of Westchester, which engages youth through mentoring programs. scholarships, and more. Now retired, he worked for the New York City Education Department for 20+ years.

The honoree was presented with a plaque by Rev. Dr. Verlin D. Williams, Pastor of Union Baptist Church, who complimented Fred for his faithfulness, his exemplary service and leadership. A video tribute was shown with messages from his son and daughter, who were away and unable to attend, and from other family members who shared stories and congratulated him on a job well done!

Fred is married to the lovely Verneda Campbell and they reside in White Plains, New York.

Memorial Plaque Unveiled at First Black-owned Golf and Country Club

By Yvonne B. Bert, Senior Writer, Westchester County Press

OSSINING, NY -- Wednesday, March 20, 2024 was a cold and windy day as the 2024 golf season kicked off. County Executive George Latimer and members of Westchester County government, Victoria Tipp, New Castle Town Supervisor, and guests gathered for the unveiling of a memorial plaque honoring the men who had purchased the first Black-owned and operated golf and country club in Westchester, which was named Rising Sun Golf and Country Club. The unveiling took place at the first hole at Hudson Hills Golf Club in Ossining, NY, the former site of Rising Sun, which is now owned by Westchester County.

Mr. Latimer stated, “The creation of the Rising Sun Golf and Country Club in the 1930s is just one example of the fortitude of our Black residents. These gentlemen persevered with their venture despite constantly facing a multitude of obstacles from those who clearly wanted it to fail. He added, “It is my privilege to memorialize this extraordinary feat and moment in our history.”

Deputy County Executive Ken Jenkins said he was proud to stand with County Executive Latimer in Ossining, commemorating a significant piece of Westchester’s history. He further stated that “The Rising Sun Golf and Country Club, our county’s first black-owned and operated golf and country club, symbolizes our community’s unyielding strength and entrepreneurial spirit. It holds the distinction of being the first black-owned and operated 18-hole golf course in America, a landmark achievement that speaks volumes about the resilience and tenacity of its founders and members.”

Despite protest and demonstrations by more than 200 white citizens of the New Castle community, the Rising Sun Golf and Country Club persevered and purchased the club for reportedly $175,000. It was opened in 1936 by a group of prominent African American men from New Rochelle,

Pelham, Yonkers

This occurred during the Great Depression and the group was able to function for one season before a foreclosure action was started in August 1937 to satisfy a $50,000 mortgage on the property against the Negro holding corporation, owners of the Club. Another Black investment group at-

Deputy County Executive Ken Jenkins addresses the audience.

Ford ACE Program Expanded to Mount Vernon STEAM Academy

(L to R) Michael Malocsay, automotive teacher at MVHS; and Earle Mitchell.

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (March 19, 2024)

—Students from the Mount Vernon STEAM Academy, Mount Vernon High School and Rebecca Turner Academy (RTA) are coming together to learn car mechanics. Earle Mitchell, technical placement specialist at Ford, visited the auto shop on Monday, March 18, 2024, to share more

information about trends in the automotive industry and career opportunities.

The Ford Automotive Career Exploration (ACE) program, which is designed to introduce students to automotive career opportunities and prepare them to enter the industry, was recently expanded to include Mount Vernon STEAM

Academy. Twelve students from the STEAM Academy began participating in the program on February 22 and two are on a waitlist.

Earlier in the 2023-24 school year, the program was also expanded to RTA. The Mount Vernon City School District now has three high schools participating. With the expansion of the program, opportunities at local dealerships such as Scarsdale and Tasca Ford are also growing.

Students work through educational modules that are utilized by technicians currently working in the field. Students that complete the modules can obtain certification that will help them start their careers. The class meets every Monday from 3 to 6 p.m.

“This gives students the opportunity to engage in the automotive industry prior to getting into the automotive industry,” said Mr. Mitchell. “It’s an opportunity where you get a chance to work with different dealerships, a chance to work in the shop, a chance to put your hand on a wrench and really engage in what the opportunity is.”

Students in the Ford ACE program meet in the auto shop at Mount Vernon High School every Monday from 3 to 6 p.m.

STEAM Academy students have brought their passion for engineering to the Ford ACE program, which Ford describes as “STEM on wheels.”

“The CTE (Career and Technical Education) Depart-

MVHS and STEAM Academy students

WHITE PLAINS, NY -- Westchester

County Executive George Latimer is extending the County’s first ever maternal child health equity program through 2025. Together with the Department of Health and the Office for Women, the Black Maternal Child Health Initiative was developed with the goal of improving Black maternal and child health outcomes, reducing racial healthcare inequities, and creating lasting partnerships with key community partners. By securing additional funding through the end of 2025, the County is helping to ensure successful birthing practices for all in Westchester.

through the end of 2025, we are ensuring these programs will remain a positive force for women and families in our communities.”

County Executive George Latimer Talks to County Press Publisher County Extends First Ever County Maternal Child Health Equity Program Through 2025

Westchester County Executive George Latimer said: “The Black Maternal Child Health Initiative is a three-pronged approach to address inherent maternal health inequities across Westchester County. By strengthening our research and analysis, and developing long-term care solutions over the past year, we have already seen a positive impact across racial and socioeconomic divides. By continuing our funding

Founder of Sister to Sister International Cheryl Brannan said: “We appreciate our continued partnership with County Executive George Latimer, and the Westchester County Department of Health. The allocation of this funding and partnership through the end of 2025 means we can further build on the tremendous success of the Black Maternal Child Health Initiative. In just the past year, we have seen this program pay tremendous dividends in those who have participated, and improved outcomes for expectant mothers. Continued funding for our community partners will assist in moving our collective training, education, policy and systems change agenda forward.”

The Black Maternal Child Health Initiative includes a partnership with Birth from the Earth, the Children’s Health Research Foundation/Lower Hudson Valley Perinatal Network, and St. John’s Riverside Hospital.

A summary of the components of this initiative include:

Birth From The Earth

• The contract will increase Birth From The Earth’s capacity to activate and engage Black and indigenous birthing individuals and their families through education, training, inclusion, and holistic, culturally competent care.

• Programs include prenatal/ birthing consultations, group prenatal sessions, and post-partum support groups.

• Successes include close to 90 birth workers attending trainings, and over 80 families served through the end of 2023.

Children’s Health Research Foundation/Lower

Hudson Valley Perinatal Network

• The contract will expand home-visiting for birthing individu-

By Sandra T. Blackwell

Thank you, County Executive George Latimer, for agreeing to come back to the Westchester County Press to answer some questions our readers have been asking. Welcome.

SANDY: What do you expect to hear from President Biden tonight in his State of the Union message, in regards to the conflict in the Middle East between Israel and Hamas?

COUNTY EXEC: I don’t know what I’m looking to hear. I’m waiting to hear what he has to say. I think he has tried to use the leverage that the United States has as an ally of Israel, to help shape the actions that are occurring over there. This is a bad situation in every possible level, but the reality is that Israel is still a democracy. It still has the right to exist. It was attacked viciously by Hamas, and more importantly than what just happened on October 7th, Hamas is an organization and in its charter, its goal is to kill Jews and to wipe them off the map. So, you’ve got to figure out how to deal with that in the same way we had to deal with Al-Qaeda when they took down the World Trade Center. We couldn’t just say, “Hey, Al-Qaeda, we know that you’re hiding out over there in Afghanistan, Taliban, and we can’t really get you over there, so we’re going to try to negotiate with you.” We understood that they murdered our people and we had to have a response. And part of it is to make sure they don’t do this again. And part of this is to send a message to tyrants all over the world, that

if you do these things, we will respond, so that Kim Jong Un doesn’t go into Korea and take over South Korea. He’ll say, “Hey the West isn’t going to respond. We’re just going to chant One Korea! One Korea! One Korea!” And everyone is just going to say, “Well, I guess he’s got one Korea. Really, I guess it’s not that bad.” So what Biden says tonight, I think will show a generic stance. It’s what he does in negotiations and how he uses the leverage that we give him in terms of that. But let me just say, we talk a lot about Israel and Gaza, but we are not talking enough about Russia and Ukraine. And it’s the same basic principle: What do you do when somebody uses force in an aggressive fashion to launch an attack? Russia attacked Ukraine. Hamas attacked Israel. And we can’t forget that that’s the cause here. It wasn’t a decision someone said, “Hey, let’s go take over Gaza and let’s just start bombing people into kingdom come.” So, it has to be a willingness to negotiate to get the hostages free,

MARC H. MORIAL

TO BE EQUAL

By Marc H. Morial President & CEO National Urban League

Hundreds of members of the Urban League community have embarked on new careers in technology and thousands more are on the path, three years into a major partnership with Google and the Tides Foundation that launched or expanded the Urban Tech Jobs Program in 11 local affiliates. Urban Tech Jobs Program features a multi-layered approach that includes technology awareness, basic skill building, digital literacy, technology job training and upskilling for workers currently in the technology field. The Google/Tides partnership, layered over existing workforce, integrated case management, and wrap around services, allowed the National Urban League to launch Digital Training Academies or Tech Academies, depending upon each community’s needs.

The first year of the program centered on community engagement that resulted in broad community digital divide discussions, the creation of Program Design Committees composed of key stakeholders, and the development of digital and tech training curriculum.

In year two, Urban League affiliates began implementing the new curriculums under Digital Training Academy and Tech Academy.

Now, at the end of year three, the program has exceeded benchmarks for job placements, productivity software training and basic skills training, and has become a model for expansion

The Urban Tech Jobs Program is Preparing Thousands in Our Communities for Jobs of the Future

into other Urban League affiliates and create new curriculums for the jobs of the future being created by the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

More than 400 participants have been placed in jobs, more than 2,500 have received skills training, and nearly 10,000 have been made aware of the opportunities available in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

The Austin Area Urban League Tech and Career Academy is an approved Texas Workforce Commission Career School & College and a Texas Workforce Solutions Training Partner, offering diverse pathways to obtain training and certifications for traditional and nontraditional technology careers.

Chicago Urban League’s Drone Academy -the first of its kind in the city of Chicago -- was made possible by a partnership with oil and gas company BP plc and MySkaut Urban Air Mobility. Drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), are aircraft without a human pilot, crew, or passengers on board. Federal aviation regulations require operators to be licensed. The Academy has provided not only the necessary training for the license, but also drones for hands-on experience.

The Urban Leagues of Greater Atlanta, Palm

INTERVIEW w/CE Cont’d. from page 4

provide humanitarian aid, but it has to come connected. We can’t say cease-fire now, because we would be writing off the lives of those hostages. Those hostages are your friends, my friends, relatives. You’ll be sentencing them to death. You can’t do that. You have to make Hamas come to the table with substance.

SANDY: Do you believe in the two-state solution to this?

COUNTY EXEC: Yes, I do. I think the only way you’re going to have ultimate peace is to have a two-state solution. Now, that could be the most difficult negotiation that you could imagine. Because there was an opportunity for a two-state solution in 1948.

TO BE CONTINUED NEXT WEEK.

Beach County, Broward County, and Metropolitan St. Louis created Digital Training curriculums to provide a pathway to tech careers through:

• Digital Inclusion: Equipping individuals, families, and community partners with the necessary tools and resources to connect to the internet and use it proficiently.

• Exploration: Teaching participants the skills s needed to increase competency and confidence in technology, as well as spark interest in careers in technology and prepared them to the jobs of the future.

• Digital skills in Workforce: Instilling participants with the technology skills needed to secure and sustain employment stay relevant in a changing marketplace or teach the technology skills needed to start a business.

One important lesson the Urban League community has learned throughout this threeyear process is that STEM careers must be redefined. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and other initiatives have identified a variety of new technology jobs, creating a need for new trainings and curriculum to make sure that Black and Brown communities have access to affordable certifications to support both manufacturing and professional jobs of the future. These fields range from renewable energy generation and electrical vehicle manufacturing to cybersecurity and broadband infrastructure.

COMMENTARY: Is a Cultural Shift on the Horizon?

By Maya Mackey | Inglewood Today

Almost two weeks removed from Black History Month, I find myself pondering what Black Culture is, in modern times. There’s a running joke on X/Twitter that “we are losing recipes!” whenever young Black people (Gen Z) don’t know a Black classic, like a movie, song or “rule.”

And while we mean no harm in teasing our younger kinfolk (cause you know, we’re all cousins), it does beg the question: Why are we losing recipes? And what recipes do we even want to keep?

As with all traditions in all cultures, it is up to the elders to pass down the rituals, food, language, and customs that identify a group. So, if your auntie, uncle, mom, and so on didn’t teach you how to play Spades, well, that’s a recipe lost. But outside of Spades, Uno and Dominoes, Cookouts, Collective Dancing, and asking who made the Mac’ n’ Cheese, what is bonding us in the present?

Every time I learn something about Black American history, the lesser-told stories about pioneers of The Civil Rights Movement, I get

choked up. The resilience of our people is astounding. The bravery and courage our ancestors had to muster in the face of unadulterated hatred is unmatched. But one thing about us is that we never lose our joy. As racism against African Americans soared in the 50s and 60s, alongside it, a cultural movement of pride aimed to juxtapose it.

“Black is beautiful” was a slogan, a campaign, and a mission in the 1960s and 1970s. Black people began to embrace, or rather, re-embrace their natural hair–sporting afros, braids, or other non-chemically treated styles. Some even learned Swahili to connect to Africa. James Brown upped the ante with his iconic song, “Say It Loud – I’m Black and I’m Proud.” The 70s brought us Soul Train, a cultural mosaic of music, fashion, and the hottest dance moves to TV screens across America.

The 80s launched B.E.T., the first solo Black-centered channel of relevance today. Martin Luther King Jr day was established as a national holiday and Michael Jackson

became a solo sensation. Oprah became an overnight sensation! The 80s gave way to Black entertainers in particular, breaking color barriers and fighting to be “legitimized” by mainstream media.

When the 90s and 2000s came around, Blackness was at the height of popularity (at least on TV). The plethora of sitcoms featuring storylines of Black families and friends has never been as robust as it was during this era. From “Martin” to “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” and “Living Single.” followed “Girlfriends,” “The Parkers” and “One on One,”

Black people got to see themselves reflected on screen in diverse ways. Air Jordans became synonymous with Black Urban culture. Terms like “Ghetto Fabulous” were coined due to the styles of Mary J. Blige and Destiny’s Child. Then the cultural pendulum swung back and Black people were sorely missing from programming in the first half of the 2010s. Even today, the height of Black television has not been reached since its demise around 2005.

In a post-pandemic world, where our communities have once again fallen victim to recessions, and larger family get togethers aren’t as frequent, I wonder where the pendulum of Black American culture will swing next.

Cord Jefferson, the Oscar-winning screenwriter of 2023’s American Fiction, gave rousing speeches both when he accepted his Academy Award and when he was later interviewed off-stage. He urged Hollywood to financially back more diverse, lower-budget films. It was a reasonable and much-needed ask. Yet, Black Twitter was divided today on whether Jefferson was perpetuating a culture war against “Hood Blacks” and “Suburban Blacks.”

The problem with that line of thinking and false accusation is that a.) There is a third subset of Black folk who are neither from the hood or the suburbs and b.) There are indeed Black people from the hood that have non-stereotypical interests such as anime, a love for EDM music and a passion for nature and hiking.

I was frankly annoyed that such an unproblematic request by Jefferson became obtusely misunderstood by so many people. Cast aside Cord Jefferson and the Oscars, there has still been much discourse about the normalizing of abnormal things in our community. And while we know that a racist system is to blame for a lot of the Black American plight, free will is always on the menu.

If the 60s cultural movement was about uncovering our natural beauty, the 70s and 80s were relentlessly joyful, and the 90s and 2000s were about flexing our economic come up, what will the next big be to signify Black people moving forward? As it becomes more normal to have Black people in power and more of us are living in and creating multicultural families, what of Black American life will prevail? What do we keep? What do we innovate next? I hope it’s one of living well, no matter what hood you come from.

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AFTER “THE WALLS CAME TUMBLING DOWN”

There is a narrative that many of us heard when we were children. This story tells how Joshua and the Israelites “Fought the Battle of Jerico.” According to one writer, “The story of the Israelite conquest of Jericho (Joshua 2-6) is one of the best known and best loved in the entire Bible. The vivid description of faith and victory has been a source of inspiration for countless generations of Bible readers.”

But that story is about invasion and war, and ultimately the deaths of a great number of people. And it gives us cause to wonder why it gives so many people a warm fuzzy feeling about their faith.

One answer to this question might be because it is a tale that helps some who share a Judeo-Christian imaginary built upon a foundational belief that there is a certain correctness of action when dealing with others outside of their faith community. The belief (or faith) underpinning this imaginary, and the sense of correctness of this religious community, incorporates a rather improbable set of events, which could be described as miraculous and evidence of divine favor.

After the people of Israel had ritualistically marched around the city of Jerico for several days, after they blew their ram horns and shouted, and after the walls came tumbling down; the story did not end there. The most important part of this story is what happened next.

According to the King James Version of the Bible, after the great walls were destroyed and the Israelites entered the city and “utterly destroyed all that was in the city, both man and woman, young and old, and ox, and sheep, and ass, with the edge of the sword.”

They also “burnt the city with fire, and all that was therein: only the silver, and the gold, and the vessels of brass and of iron, they put into the treasury of the house of the LORD.”

The Battle of Jericho has been described as one of the bloodiest episodes of the Old Testament. So how has it been characterized as an achievement that should be celebrated in song by little children?

This story is not a complicated one. There were “good guys” and “bad guys” and an ultimate power that weighed in on the side of the good guys, allowing them to prevail. This is why it is a joyous narrative celebrated in song.

Aristotle said that every action and pursuit is thought to aim at some good. But ever since long before Aristotle, people have debated what is “good.” Vanquishing your enemies is usually thought to be good. But when that vanquishing includes the slaughter of infants, the notion of “good” becomes shrouded in shadow and difficult to discern.

There are those who find a rationale in the Bible for slaughtering the infants of ancient Jerico and justify the bloodshed by explaining that the “Prom-

By Oscar H. Blayton, Esq.

ised Land in which the Israelites were to settle was populated by the Canaanites who had corrupted and perverted God’s truth. They had corrupted themselves to the place where they were beyond saving. Had any been permitted to live, they would have infected Israel with their moral depravity.”

The story of the battle of Jerico is of another time, and there are those among us who reason that humanity has progressed beyond the barbaric tribalism that is recounted in page after page of biblical text. But here we are today witnessing the murder of infants in Gaza, not only through the use of modern weaponry but through starvation and the creation of conditions that foster disease and a lack of basic human necessities.

We must all be honest and give witness to the fact that we are merely standing aside as we witness the progression of this genocide; a genocide that no honest person can characterize as anything else.

Because there are large helpings of blame to share, everyone is serving blame up to the parties they oppose. But the truth is that most of the individuals currently breathing the air of this earth had not been born when this “conflict in the Middle East” began. Even if we examine history with cleareyed objectivity, it is difficult to single out any one action that sets this never-ending horror into motion. Clearly, Jews were subjected to the unimaginable cruelty of the Holocaust by the German Third Reich. But then the response by the allied nations that defeated Germany in World War II was to shove aside people living in Palestine to create a homeland for a people who had been greatly oppressed in Europe. The European imaginary of Palestine as being populated with undeserving people had a great deal to do with the acquiescence to Jewish demands for a homeland there.

There is debate over the origin and significance of the slogan, “A land without a people for a people without a land” being justification for the Jewish occupation of Palestine. But it cannot be denied that this slogan, which has been documented as having been around since the mid-nineteenth century and espoused by both Christians and Jews, is a clear indication of the widespread perception of Palestinians being less than deserving of the land on which they lived.

The propensity towards colonialism or neocolonialism can not be ascribed to any particular ethnic or religious group and there are significant numbers of heroes and villains in every family of humankind, but we are witnessing the effects of a proposed sharing that was deemed unfair from its inception. In 1947, when the United Nations drew up its first plan to divide Palestine into Arab and Jewish states it allocated approximately 56% of the land for a Jewish state, while about 43% was designated for an Arab

state even though it was acknowledged that the land contained only 600,000 Jews, as opposed to 1.2 million Palestinians. This plan provided no rational explanation as to why the Jewish population, which was half the size of the Arab population was to receive the majority of the land. Because of this, the plan was rejected by the Palestinians and most, if not all, of the surrounding Arab nations as being patently unfair. This is just one of the many threads of contention between people who have lived at odds with each other for decades. But if we, as citizens of the global community are to be worthy of our belief in our “humanness,” it is incumbent upon us to make this right and find a fair and just solution to this tragedy.

With all the human suffering in the world due to natural disasters, it is shameful that we are so base as to create manmade disasters of biblical proportions. The suffering in Gaza has been created by people, and people should be able to bring it to an end. We must come together and listen to our better angels and make this right.

Oscar H. Blayton is a former Marine Corps combat pilot and human rights activist who practices law in Virginia. His earlier commentaries may be found at https://oblayton1.medium.com/

OSCAR H. BLAYTON, Esq.

Rep. Bowman and Progressives Call on Federal Reserve to Lower Interest Rates

WASHINGTON — Ahead of the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors Federal Open Markets Committee meeting, 23 members of the House and Senate, led by the Congressional Progressive Caucus, call on Chairman Jerome Powell to quickly present a plan to start lowering interest rates that continue to squeeze working people.

In a new letter the lawmakers write, “With core inflation already having come into line with the Federal Reserve’s target, today’s excessively contractionary monetary policy needlessly worsens housing market imbalances and the unaffordability of home ownership, creates risks for banking stability, and could threaten the achievements of strong employment and wage growth and its attendant reductions in economic and racial inequalities.”

The Federal Reserve has increased interest rates 11 times since March 2022 despite clear evidence that inflation has cooled to within the Fed’s target range, contradicting its argument for sup-

pressing employment and worker pay and keeping mortgages high and loans unaffordable.

The members write, “The data over the last year also provide evidence that we may be on a faster productivity growth path, which will further alleviate inflationary pressures. None of these indicators correspond with an overly strong labor market that could threaten to spike inflation. The more realistic concern in light of these labor-market trends is that the Federal Reserve may wait too long to lower rates and allow tight monetary policy to reduce employment and real wage growth.”

The impact of the Fed’s decision is particularly acute amidst a nationwide housing crisis. As the lawmakers emphasize, “the housing market is facing major imbalances and making homeownership unaffordable due to persistently high interest rates. New housing starts have fallen almost 20 percent from their April 2022 level. Existing home sales have fallen to a 30-year low.”

Signatories include: Senators Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA); Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Becca Balint (VT-AL), Nannette Barragán (CA-44), Jamaal Bowman, Ed.D. (NY-16), Greg Casar (TX-35), Steve Cohen (TN-09), Veronica Escobar (TX-16), Jésus “Chuy” García (IL-04), Jonathan Jackson (IL-01), Steven Horsford (NV-04), Val Hoyle (OR-04), Jared Huffman (CA-02), Barbara Lee (CA-12), James P. McGovern (MA-02), Jerrold Nadler (NY-12), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Delia Ramírez (IL-03), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Juan Vargas (CA-52), and Frederica Wilson (FL-24).

Westchester County Youth Board Recognizes Four “Sheros” at 2024 Award Ceremony

WHITE PLAINS, NY -- In honor of Women’s History Month, the Westchester County Youth Bureau and Youth Board celebrated four extraordinary “Sheros.” These remarkable women, through their unwavering vision and tireless dedication to Westchester County have enhanced the lives of countless youth and families in our community.

The 2024 award recipients are:

• Anahaita N. Kotval: As the Chief Executive Officer of Lifting Up Westchester, Anahaita has been a beacon of hope, compassion, and empowerment for those in need.

• Judy Troilo: Serving as the Chief Executive Officer of The LOFT, Judy’s leadership has transformed lives and created safe spaces for our youth.

• Lori Stephens: The Founder and Executive Director of G.O.O.D. for Girls, Lori’s commitment to empowering young women is truly inspiring.

• Jackquelyn Harris Young: As the Program Director of G.O.O.D. for Girls, Jackquelyn’s dedication has shaped futures and fostered resilience.

County Executive George Latimer said: “Westchester is the home of many remarkable people, and particularly the women selected due to their positive contributions and commitment to serving children, youth, and families. These Sheros exemplify the spirit of service and compassion which resonates in their immediate communities and far beyond our county borders.”

Youth Bureau Executive Director Dr. DaMia Harris-Madden said: “In their tireless pursuit of positive

REP. JAMAAL BOWMAN, Ph.D.

WCC Foundation Announces Four New Board Members

VALHALLA, NY — The Westchester Community College Foundation (WCCF) is proud to announce the appointment of four new members to its Board of Directors:

Shirley Acevedo Buontempo, Lorna Hawthorne, Dr. Raymond Sanchez, and Robert K. McNamara.

“SUNY WCC has been enjoying many successes in recent years, including increasing enrollment and graduation rates, and the support of the Foundation will play an important role in maintaining this trend,” said Board Chair Dr. Thomas Lee. “Thanks to the involvement of community leaders like Lorna, Shirley, Ray, and Bob, the WCC Foundation will continue to connect with the community and partner with SUNY WCC to enable students to successfully complete their studies and further their education.”

Shirley Acevedo Buontempo of Mahopac brings over 30 years of experience in marketing and nonprofit management to the board. As the Founder of Latino U College Access (LUCA), Shirley has dedicated her career to providing

college access and opportunity to first-generation Latino youth. Her expertise in social justice and deep understanding of the Latino community’s challenges will be invaluable assets to the Foundation.

Lorna Hawthorne (White Plains), co-founder of Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Restaurants, joins the board with a wealth of experience in entrepreneurship and philanthropy.

WESTCHESTER - INDEX NO.: 64682/2023– SUMMONS. Plaintiff designates WESTCHESTER COUNTY as the place of trial based upon the location of the premises herein described having tax map Section 4, Block 4467, Lot 63, YONKERS, NY, County of WESTCHESTER – NEW RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2019-RPL2, PLAINTIFF, -against- KANOKWAN AMATO AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF CARL AMATO A/K/A CARL JOSEPH AMATO, DIANE N. JICHETTI AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF CARL AMATO A/K/A CARL JOSEPH AMATO, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or generally or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs-at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of CARL AMATO A/K/A CARL JOSEPH AMATO, deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs-at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, DEFENDANTS. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff’s Attorney within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

If you do not respond to this Summons and Complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered against you and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: Syosset, New York, February 26, 2024. Roach & Lin, P.C., attorney for Plaintiff, 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 185, Syosset, NY 11791. Tel: 516-938-3100. To the above-named defendants: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. Pail I. Marx, a Justice of the Supreme Court, State of New York, dated February 7, 2024 and filed with the WESTCHESTER County Clerk together with the supporting papers thereon. This is an action to foreclose a mortgage held by Plaintiff on the premises known as Section 4, Block 4467, Lot 63, WESTCHESTER, NY, County of WESTCHESTER as described in the complaint on file and commonly known as 183 PEMBROOK DRIVE, YONKERS, NY 10710. 79846. PUBLICATION DATES:: 3/07/24; 3/14/24; 3/21/24 & 3/28/24. MEMORIAL

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST ROSE M. GOODYEAR AKA ROSE GOODYEAR, AKA ROSE MARIE GOODYEAR, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered February 21, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Lobby of Westchester County Courthouse, 111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, White Plains, NY on April 30, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 2 HIGHVIEW ROAD, OSSINING, NY 10562. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of New Castle, County of Westchester and State of New York, Section 80.18, Block 1, Lot 6. Approximate amount of judgment $720,638.41 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #51280/2019. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the WESTCHESTER County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. Karl A. Scully, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 18-008117 79945. PUBLICATION DATES: 3/28/24; 4/04/24; 4/11/24, & 4/18/24.

tempted to restart the club as the Beaumont Golf and Country Club, but was unsuccessful and in early 1939, the Rising Sun Golf and Country was lost to bankruptcy. Thereafter, a new group of white investors took over the golf course but the property struggled under several different owners until it closed in 1982. The land was eventually sold to IBM which planned to build a research center at the site. In 2004, IBM sold the property to Westchester County and today it is known as the Hudson Hills Golf Course.

Much of the history of the Rising Sun Golf and Country Club was brought to the attention of the community by Joyce Sharrock-Cole, Village of Ossining Historian, which she first shared in an exhibit for Black History Month at the Bethany Arts Council in Ossining, NY. Mrs. Sharrock-Cole was represented at the unveiling by Althema Goodson, who shared history of the Rising Sun Golf and Country Club and conveyed her statement that “The commemoration honoring the legacy of the Rising Sun Golf and Country is another tremendous step in documenting in perpetuity the contributions of Black people in our County and acknowledging their perseverance to accomplish their mission despite the insurmountable obstacles they faced to do so during the Great Depression.”

FORD ACE PROGRAM, Cont’d. from page 3

ment is proud to invite STEAM students into the fold of our successful Ford ACE Auto Expansion program at MVHS,” said Director of CTE Brian Simmons. “Their passion for engineering and problem-solving is exactly what the US auto industry needs to survive and thrive in the 21st century. We couldn’t be more thrilled to provide our students with golden opportunities for coveted internships and high-paying jobs in a rapidly expanding market.”

About Mount Vernon City School District: With approximately 7,000 students in 16 schools, the Mount Vernon City School District is committed to providing a quality education to all children while developing programs that meet the diverse academic and social needs of its students.

HEALTH EQUITY, Cont’d from page 4

als in the prenatal and postpartum periods. Participants will reside in areas that have an annual average of 100 or more Medicaid births; social, environmental, biological and behavioral risk factors associated with adverse birth outcomes; and health disparities in prematurity and low birth weight rates.

• Programs include home visiting and breastfeeding support through the “Baby Café” initiative.

• Successes include over 91 Baby Café sessions. Pregnant and breastfeeding parents made 979 visits to Baby Cafes throughout year, and 51 families are enrolled in the monthly home visiting program.

St. John’s Riverside Hospital

• The contract will increase St. John’s Riverside Hospital Maternity Department’s data analytics, administrative and programmatic capacity of their health equity initiatives. The Hospital will also provide implicit bias training for all maternity staff as well as 52 third and fourth year medical students.

• Programs include internal evaluation metrics for tracking improvement in health equity, an internal data review to identify areas of improvement for more equitable birth outcomes, focus groups to gather qualitative data on experience of Black birthing outcomes, and staff bias trainings.

• Successes include implicit bias training for over 150 hospital medical and administrative staff.

ADOPTION

• Forever Families Through Adoption, Inc. 9391180www.ForeverFamiliesThroughAdoption.

org

AFTER SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS

PROGRAM

•Youth Theatre Interactions - (914) 963-3040

CHILD CARE

• Lullaby Family Day Care - (914) 682-4048

CHURCHES

• First Baptist Church, Ossining (914) 941-4239

• First Unitarian Society (914) 478-2710

• Greater Centennial AME Zion (914) 664-1838

• Harvest Time Church www.htchurch.com

• Little Mt. Zion Holy Church (914) 949-2282

• Strait Gate Church (914) 381-4408

• *St. Francis & St. Martha’s Episcopal Church, 575 Tarrytown Rd., WP 914 946 8846, Sundays 10:00am, email: stsfrancismartha@gmail.com

*Holy Cross Episcopal Church, 81 Locust Hill Ave, Yonkers, 914 965 4070, Sundays 10:00am

COMPUTER INSTRUCTION

• Greater Centennial Technology Center techcenter@greatercentennial.org

664-1838, X115

COSMETICS

• To BUY or SELL AVON, call Ann’s Independent

EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONAL DEV.

• The Valmyr Group - (914) 467-5225

DJ: PROFESSIONAL & AFFORDABLE

*all occasions *914-649-0555

ELECTED OFFICIALS

• New York State

• Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins (914) 423-4031

• Assem. J. Gary Pretlow - (914) 667-0152

Assem. Steven Otis (914) 939-7028

• COUNTY BOARD OF LEGISLATORS

Legislator Ben Boykin - (914) 995-

Legislator Jewel W. Johnson - (914) 995-2833

Legislator Terry Clements - (914) 995-

Lesgislator Shanae Williams - (914) 995-

ENTERTAINMENT

• Emelin Theatre for the Performing Arts 698-3045

FINANCIAL SERVICES

• PRIMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES

Patricia Pope - (914) 946-5956

FLORIST

• Elaine’s Florist, Inc. FTD Member 1-800-4525938

HEALTH & HUMAN SER. ORGANIZATIONS

• United Way of Westchester & Putnam 9976700

HEALTHCARE

• Planned Parenthood of Westchester & Rockland. For Appointments, call 1-800-230-PLAN

• Aetna Dental, Healthcare, Legal $24.95 p/family

www.truesavings.ucacard.com / 800-541-3056

HOMECARE SERVICES

• Barksdale HomeCare Services Corp. Medicaid, Private Insurance Accepted (914) 738-5600.

• HOSPICE of Westchester (914) 682-1484 FAX (914) 682-9425

INFORMATION & REFERRAL

• FIRST Health Connection - (914) 949-6789

• United Way of Westchester & Putnam 997-6700

INSURANCE

• Mitzi Ambrose, Licensed Agent with New York Life Insurance Company (914) 253-7262.

Serving Metro-New York and Westchester County

PRACTICE AREAS

REAL ESTATE (Residential and Commercial)

FAMILY (Adoption)

WILLS/TRUSTS/ESTATES (Guardianship and Elderlaw)

RELIGIOUS /NON-PROFIT (Administration & Tax Status)

BUSINESS LAW (Corporations & Partnerships & Limited Liability Corporation)

*Bruce L. Bozeman, Esq., * Carla Lewis-Burnett, Esq.

John S. Savage, Esq. ~ of counsel, Leticia Arzu, Esq.

*Principals of the firm serve as seminar speakers, upon request. Appointments Preferred.

JUNK REMOVAL

• Remove It Now, LLC 1 (347) 928-4242

MORTGAGES

• A&E Mortgage Copr. (914) 289-0344

• Westchester Financial Group 668-4603

• Commericial & Residential Mortgages

Wall Street Equity Brokers (914) 997-0081

MUSIC

•“Music for Particular People” by Jimmy Hill’s Band - (914) 949-2572

NUTRITION

• Nussentials, Whole Foods & Wellness Solutions

Anissa Andrews (516) 972-3165 Toni Lewis-Carver (914) 563-5157

ORGANIZATIONS

• African American Chamber of Commerce of Westchester & Rockland (914) 699-9050

• Black Democrats of Westchester County

• Westchester Black Nurses Assn. (914) 7837088

PREGNANCY

• Pregnant? Need Help? Call 1-800-640-0767

Pregnancy Care Ctr.--All Services FREE & Confidential

PROFESSIONAL CLEANING & PAINTING

• A BEE R.A.G. SERVICE, INC. (714) 798-4259

REAL ESTATE

• Kimona Hanson, Rand Realty 914-328-0333 Licensed Real Estate Salespaerson Kimona.hanson@randrealty.com

• Sandra Marable, Coldwell Banker Real Estate (914) 262-9612

RES. PROPERTY MGMT.

• Urban Property Management Corp. (914) 690-1026

SCHOOLS

• Barksdale Home Care Training(914)

REGISTER: rb.gy/ihxfd3

Sunday, April 28

First Baptist Church of Elmsford will celebrate its 114th Church Anniversary. Guest preachers for the occasion are Rev. Dr. Renee Washington Gardner of Memorial Baptist Church in Harlem, who will bring the Word at 11:30 a.m. worship service. Rev. Dr. H. Lee Jordan, Jr., Pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church in New Rochelle, NY, will bring the Word at the 3:30 p.m. worship service. Come out and have a joyous time in the Lord with the First Baptist Church Family in celebrating this special time! First Baptist Church is located at 145 North Lawn Avenue, Elmsford, NY, where Bishop Nicholas O. Soto is Pastor

Saturday,

May 11

At 1 PM. A performance of “Captor in Question,” about a debate in Congress, in 1818, featuring John Paulding and Rep. Benjamin Tallmadge, over payment of a pension to one of the militia soldiers who captured Major John Andre’ in 1780, part of the infamous Benedict Arnold treason episode. A 250 Event at St. Paul’s Church National Historic Site, 897 South Columbus Avenue, Mt. Vernon, NY 10550 914-667-4116 www.nps. gov/sapa

FOUR SHEROS,

Monday, May 27,

Memorial Day. Our annual commemoration, with a brief 11 AM ceremony in the church, followed by a guided tour, placing flowers and flags, and telling the stories of the veterans buried here, with a focus on Private George J. Autorino, who served in the U.S. Marine Corps in the era of the Vietnam War. Also, a 1:30 PM talk about the soldiers of the Revolutionary War by historian Eric Chandler, and a 3 PM music/history presentation by Robert Cohen, “Songs of the Civil War”.

NOW Thru June 24

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is currently hiring Bus Operators for MTA NYCT Department of Buses, MaBSTOA (Manhattan & Bronx Surface Transit), and the MTA Bus Company, through June 24, 2024. MTA Bus Operators work autonomously to provide safe and efficient surface transportation to MTA Customers, 24/7, 365 days a year. This position provides growth opportunities, paid training, and a robust benefits package that includes a pension, night and weekend salary differentials, and leave programs. Earn a $26.98 hourly wage, increasing up to $38.54 in the sixth year, plus competitive benefits. Learn more at mta.info/busoperator.

Cont’d from page 8

change, these ‘Sheros’ have demonstrated what it means to lead with purpose and heart. Having worked closely with Anahaita, Judy, Lori, and Jackquelyn, and witnessing their impact, I am inspired.”

Youth Board Chair Dr. Alexandria Connally said: “I would like to express my gratitude and admiration for the 2024 Sheros. They are making significant contributions to their community, particularly in their dedication to supporting young people. Their commitment, sacrifice, and dedication undoubtedly make a positive impact on the county, enriching the lives of those around them. It’s wonderful to recognize and commend their efforts in making the world a better place to live.”

Anahaita Kovtal said: “I am so proud to accept this award on behalf of my Lifting Up Westchester colleagues who – with our students - work tirelessly to make sure that housing instability doesn’t hijack our students’ academic and career opportunities.”

Lori Stephens said: “It is with a humble heart that I receive this Shero’s Award from the Westchester County Youth Board; however, I share this honor with all the women (the real unsung sheros), who volunteered their time and shared their expertise to help GfG fulfill its vison of mentoring young girls into confident young women!”

Her commitment to education and community development, exemplified through the Lowell F. Hawthorne Foundation, Inc. will greatly benefit the Foundation’s mission of supporting students in their academic endeavors.

Dr. Raymond Sanchez (Chappaqua), Superintendent of the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns, brings extensive experience in educational leadership and advocacy for educational equity. His leadership in fostering partnerships with community organizations and addressing the needs of diverse student populations will contribute to the Foundation’s efforts in supporting student success.

Robert K. McNamara (Bronxville) adds a wealth of financial expertise to the board, with a distinguished career in investment banking and finance. His commitment to community engagement and philanthropy aligns with the Foundation’s goals of providing financial support and resources to students pursuing higher education.

For more information about the Westchester Community College Foundation, please visit www.sunywcc.edu/foundation.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY

COMPANY (“LLC”)

BONEYARD BUILDERS LLC

Notice of Formation of BONEYARD BUILDERS LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/02/24. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, c/o Lee J. Lefkowitz, Esq., 81 Main Street, Suite 415, White Plains, New York 10601. Purpose: any lawful business activity. Publication Dates: 2/15/24; 2/22/24; 2/29/24; 3/07/24; 3/14/24, & 3/21/24.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (“LLC”) IN REAL LIFE VENTURES LLC

Notice of Formation of IN REAL LIFE VENTURES LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/21/2023. Office located in Westchester County. SSNY is the designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: IN REAL LIFE VENTURES LLC, 28 Country Club Drive, Larchmont, New York 10538.

Purpose: Any lawful act or activity.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (“LLC”)

THE GUIDING SPOT, LLC

Notice of Formation of THE GUIDING SPOT, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/11/2023. Office located in Westchester County. SSNY is the designated agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: The Guiding Spot, LLC, 632 Warburton Avenue, Apt. #6J, Yonkers, New York 10701. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A PROFESSIONAL LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (“PLLC”)

THINK ALOUD MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING PLLC

FIRST: The name of the Professional Limited Liability Company is THINK ALOUD MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING PLLC (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”). SECOND: The Articles of Organization of the Company were filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York on 12/29/2023. THIRD: The County within New York in which the office of the Company is to be located is Westchester. FOURTH: The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process against the Company may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process to is Post Office Box 391, Yonkers, New York 10710-0391. FIFTH: The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful activity under the laws of the State of New York.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE

OF FORMATION

OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (“LLC”)

EARLY IMPACT EMPOWERMENT GROUP, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Early Impact Empowerment Group, LLC filed with SSNY on 12/26/2023. Office: Westchester County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to LLC: 792 Old Kensico Road, White Plains, NY 10603. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. Publication Dates: 2/08/24; 2/15/24; 2/22/24; 2/29/24; 3/07/24; 3/14/24.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (“LLC”)

SPS LONDON LLC

Notice of Formation of SPS LONDON LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 12/07/2023. Office located in Westchester County. SSNY is the designated agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: Mr. Sam Sheckman, 9 Hopkins Lane, Armonk, New York 10504. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (“LLC”)

SUNNY SCIENTISTS LLC

Notice of Formation of SUNNY SCIENTISTS LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/26/2024. Office located in Westchester County. SSNY is the designated agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: SUNNY SCIENTISTS LLC, 45 High Street, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (“LLC”)

MO MONEY CONCIERGE LLC

Notice of Formation of MO MONEY CONCIERGE LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/29/2024. Office located in Westchester County. SSNY is the designated agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: MO MONEY CONCIERGE LLC, 100 Fisher Avenue/1941, White Plains, NY 10606. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (“LLC”)

JC AR CONSULTING GROUP, LLC

Notice of Formation of JC AR CONSULTING GROUP, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 12/01/2023. Office located in Westchester County. SSNY is the designated agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: JC AR CONSULTING GROUP, LLC, 105 Henry Avenue, 2nd Floor, Harrison, NY 10528. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (“LLC”) MTC CONSULTANT, LLC

Notice of Formation of MTC CONSULTANT, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 1/25/2024. Office located in Westchester County. SSNY is the designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: MTC CONSULTANT, LLC, 135-139 Main Street, Ossining, New York 10562. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (“LLC”)

SURCO HOLDINGS LLC

Notice of Formation of SURCO HOLDINGS LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/17/2023. Office located in Westchester County. SSNY is the designated agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: SURCO HOLDINGS LLC, 65 Pines Bridge Road, Bedford Corners, New York 10549. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (“LLC”)

IT MUST HAVE BEEN THE BAKE LLC

Notice of Formation IT MUST HAVE BEEN THE BAKE LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 1/30/2024. Office located in Westchester County. SSNY is the designated agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: IT MUST HAVE BEEN THE BAKE LLC, 24 Birdsall Farm Drive, Armonk, NY 10504. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Community Calendar

CALENDAR SUBMISSION: Please use a brief paragraph to describe your event. The paragraph should include event name, date(s), time, location and contact information. Send calendar information via email to westchestercountypress@yahoo.com. Please type “CALENDAR EVENT” in the subject bar.

Friday, March 29

The Seven Last Words Good Friday Service will be presented at 7:00 p.m. and hosted by Rev. Shaun Ellison Jones, Pastor of Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Guests pastors who will be preaching are Rev. Daniel Blackburn, Rev. Greg Merriweather, Rev. Norman Scott, Rev. Carl Washington III, Dr. Lisa Jenkins-Brown, Rev. Lisa MerrittSmith, and Rev. James Duckett. The community is invited to come out to witness this powerful portrayal of the last words of Jesus as He hung on the cross at Calvary. Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church is located at 304 Spring Street, Ossining, NY.

Saturday, March 30

Come out to celebrate the 10th Anniversary Awards Gala of Women Who Dare To Be Different, at the Theodore D. Young Community Center. Cocktail Hour 3:00-4:00 p.m. Dinner 4:00-7:00 p.m. The Barbara Perry Legacy Award will be presented to Dr. Belinda Miles, President of SUNY-Westchester Community College. The 2024 Honorees are Joanne Dunn, Shirley Luu, Evangelist Carrol Townsend, Latifa Williams, Dr. Alexandria Connolly and Sheree Ferguson. Youth Honorees are Brianna Benjamin (Woodlands High School), Maya McKenzie (White Plains High School), Leah Charity Spriggs (Tuckahoe High School), and Diamond Krigger (Charter School of Educational Excellence High School-Yonkers). The keynote speaker for the gala will be William Wagstaff III, Esq., attorney and principal of The Wagstaff Firm, PC. Tickets are $50.00 and may be purchased on Eventbrite. Theodore D. Young Community Center is located at 32 Manhattan Avenue, Greenburgh, NY. Colby Jenkins is President and Founder of Women Who Dare To Be Different Westchester.

Saturday, March 30

From 2:00 - 3:30 pm, experience

“Voices and Echoes: Short Play Series,” featuring original plays by women, exploring themes of race, gender, and freedom in American history. A discussion with the playwrights and directors follows the performance. Registration requested at bit.ly/Voices_03_2024. Don’t miss these enlightening and entertaining events celebrating the achievements of women throughout history. All programs take place at the New Rochelle Public Library, 1 Library Plaza, New Rochelle. All programs are free and open to the public.

Saturday, April 6

Westchester County Parks will hold two job fairs for those who want to learn more and apply for seasonal jobs at its parks, Saturday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Westchester County Center and Saturday, April 13 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Muscoot Farm in Katonah. Attendees can apply on the spot to the numerous positions in the Westchester County Parks Department including Naturalists/Educators, Nature Camp Counselors, Lifeguards, and Recreation Attendants. Locations span the entire Westchester County Parks system at our 50+ facilities. Job descriptions are available here. The Westchester County Center is located at 198 Central Avenue, White Plains, NY 10606. Parking will be free for those attending the job fair. Muscoot Farm is located at 51 Route 100 Katonah, New York 10536. Parking is free. For questions, email: PRC-SeasonalJobs@ westchestercountyny.gov.

Saturday, April 6

The “Mighty Men Of Star” Men’s Ministry is excited to invite ALL young men and men of the community, of all faiths to the 68th Annual “Brotherhood Breakfast and Fellowship.” Please join us on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 10:00am at the Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church (where Rev. Shaun Jones serves as Senior Pastor), located at 304 Spring Street, Ossining, NY. The illustrious Rev. Dr. Ronald O. Per-

ry, Sr., Senior Pastor of the Springfield Baptist Church, Beacon NY. will preach the word of God. Ticket cost for young men up to 12 years old is $10. For gents age 13 and over is $20.00. To purchase tickets, go to www.Starbethbc.org. For further information, please contact the chairman for the event, Deacon Alan Esters (914) 737-5410 or the ministry president, Deacon Larry Lowe (914) 497-3405. Please note that because space is limited, this is a male only event.

Friday, April 12

Please come out and join the White Plains/Greenburgh NAACP on their 2nd Annual Game Night and Fish Fry FUNDRAISER!! The event will take place on April 12, 2024 from 7-10pm at the Community Unitarian Church, 468 Rosedale Ave, White Plains, 10605. The admission cost is $50.00 which includes a fish or chicken dinner, unlimited games, BINGO and prizes. We will be selling fish dinners to go for $25.00 and chicken dinners to go for $20.00. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 914-523-8184. You can pay at the door or via our prepayment options Venmo @wpgbnaacp or CashApp @wpgbnaacp

Saturday, April 13

We are pleased to present our 19th annual Aronson Memorial Lecture, featuring two outstanding talks exploring the Civil War era in American history. There will be a reception and live music in between the two presentations, at St. Paul’s Church National Historic Site, 897 South Columbus Avenue, Mt. Vernon, NY 10550 914-667-4116 www.nps.gov/ sapa. At 1 PM, distinguished author and Lincoln scholar Harold Holzer chronicles themes from his new book, Brought Forth on This Continent: Abraham Lincoln and American Immigration. At 4 PM, Dr. Ilyon Woo explores themes from her New York Times best-

selling book, Master Slave, Husband Wife: An Epic Journey From Slavery to Freedom, at St. Paul’s Church National Historic Site, 897 South Columbus Avenue, Mt. Vernon, NY 10550 914-667-4116 www.nps.gov/sapa

Wednesday, April 17

A3 PM. Spring performance by the Bronx Opera Company, featuring arias and duets from the classics, with accompanying music on the 1830 Erben pipe organ. at St. Paul’s Church National Historic Site, 897 South Columbus Avenue, Mt. Vernon, NY 10550 914-6674116 www.nps.gov/sapa. at St. Paul’s Church National Historic Site, 897 South Columbus Avenue, Mt. Vernon, NY 10550 914-6674116 www.nps.gov/sapa

Saturday, April 20

The 13th Annual Men of Integrity Luncheon will be held by the Laymen’s Auxiliary of Central Hudson Baptist Association. The event will be held at 12:30 p.m. at Villa Borghese, 70 Widmer Road, Wappingers Falls, NY. Tickets are $75.00 for adults and $40.00 for children 12 and under, advanced tickets only. Keynote preacher will be Rev. Dr. Bryon E. Williams, Pastor of Bethel Baptist Church, Troy, NY. The Moderator of CHBA is Rev. Dr. Edward O. Williamson, who serves as Pastor of Bethel Baptist Church in White Plains, NY. Rev. William Walker is President of the Laymen’s Auxiliary. For tickets and information, contact Deacon Jermaine Garrant at (914) 439-1795 or Rev. William Walker at (914) 582-2090,

Thursday, April 24

The public is invited to a DIVERSE ABILITIES JOB FAIR from 11 AM to 3 PM, on the Main Floor at Westchester County Center. Back by popular demand, our job and resource fairs for people with diverse abilities offering one-on-one interviews and access to dozens of employers and resource providers.