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The NRP Group and Kensworth Consulting Break Ground on Community Centered Development The Renaissance at Lincoln Park in New Rochelle

In the midst of a tumultuous and challenging year, the Renaissance at Lincoln Park, a transformational community-driven and centered de-velopment in the City of New Rochelle broke ground recently. Embodying the resilient spirit of the Queen City and its current evolution, the project will create 179 units of best-in-class workforce housing, a state-of-the-art Boys & Girls Club facility and 350 parking spaces for residents, commu-nity members, and park visitors.

The NRP Group, a vertically-integrated developer, builder, and manager of multifamily housing, leads a joint-venture development part-nership between the New Rochelle-based non-profit Guion Renaissance Housing Development Finance Cor-poration (HDFC), and Kensworth Consulting. The Boys and Girls Club of New Rochelle and The City of New Rochelle are project partners. The to-tal development cost of the project is $97 million and is financed by mul-tiple funding sources. The New York State Homes & Community Renewal provided significant support includ-ing $48 million of tax exempt bonds issued by its Housing Finance Agency. Red Stone Equity Partners provided tax credit equity syndication with Bank of New York Mellon as the inves-

tor and letter of credit provider. The developer also provided equity for the project with additional support from the Interfaith Development Corpo-ration and the Westchester County Housing Infrastructure Fund.

“This new community devel-opment is an exciting step forward for New Rochelle, offering afford-able high-quality housing, coupled with the most significant new youth services facility in generations,” said Noam Bramson, Mayor of New Ro-chelle. “I am grateful for the public-private partnership that is bringing this positive vision to life.”

“This groundbreaking is a spe-

cial one,” said Jonathan Gertman, Vice President of Development at The NRP Group. “In a time of incredible uncer-tainty, we were able to push through in partnership, and make the dream of this project a reality. The Renais-sance at Lincoln Park was born out of a community driven vision and we are honored to be a part of bringing it to fruition. It is our sincerest hope that this project will be a home for genera-tions of the New Rochelle community to live, grow, and thrive.”

“By offering exceptional afford-able housing and numerous com-munity benefits, including space for local children to learn and grow, the

Renaissance at Lincoln Park will help strengthen and support the City of New Rochelle,” said Kenneth Plum-mer, CEO of Kensworth Consulting. “As a community-minded developer, I’m confident that this project will set the standard for inclusive, com-munity-centered development and power the sustainable growth of cit-ies across the nation.”

“The Renaissance at Lincoln Park is an example of the incredible power of public and private partnership,” said Reverend Michael J. Rouse, President of Guion Renaissance Housing De-velopment Finance Corporation. “By listening to the community, allowing its needs to drive the vision and scale, and ensuring our involvement at ev-

ery level, our team has ensured that this project will be transformative for New Rochelle, benefiting the most vulnerable and shaping the future of our City for generations to come.”

Community is at the heart of the Renaissance at Lincoln Park, which features a sleek, modern fa-cility for the Remington Clubhouse of The Boys & Girls Club of New Ro-chelle. The organization provides a safe space, mentoring, and quality programs that empower local vulner-able youth to excel in school and build great futures. The Club serves more than 3,675 children and teens every year and the new 23,400-square-foot clubhouse will allow the organization

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Rabies Alert in New RochelleThe Westchester Coun-

ty Department of Health is alerting residents that a black stray kitten that was caught on Mount Joy Place between Chauncey Avenue and Coligni Avenue in New Rochelle on December 8, was confirmed to be rabid.

The kitten bit an em-ployee at the New Rochelle Humane Society on De-cember 10. It was brought to the shelter by a resident who had been caring for the sick kitten. The employee is being treated for rabies ex-posure and the resident is being evaluated for rabies exposure.

Anyone who believes they, their children or their pet may have had contact with this kitten between De-cember 2 and December 8 is encouraged to call the West-chester County Department of Health at 914-813-5000 to assess the need for lifesav-ing rabies treatment. When administered early enough,

before symptoms develop, the treatment is fully effec-tive. Once symptoms occur, the disease is fatal.

The health department used robo-calls to notify nearby residents.

“Stay alert and closely supervise children and pets when outside,” said Health Commissioner Sherlita Am-ler, MD. “To protect yourself and your pets, make sure your pets’ rabies vaccines are up to date.”

Unusual behavior may be the first sign of rabies in an animal. A rabid animal may become either abnor-mally aggressive or unusu-ally tame. It may lose fear of people and become excited and irritable, or, conversely appear particularly passive and lethargic. Staggering and frothing at the mouth are sometimes noted.

Residents who see a stray or wild animal act-ing strangely should avoid contact with the animal

and alert local authorities to avoid possible exposure to rabies. Residents are also advised to keep their trash can lids securely sealed and avoid leaving pet food out-doors.

Any physical contact with a wild or unfamiliar animal should be reported to a health care provider. All animal bites or contacts with animals suspected of having rabies must be re-ported to the Westches-ter County Department of Health at (914) 813-5000, 24 hours a day.

Keeping pet rabies vaccinations up to date is also important for protec-tion against rabies. New York State law requires dogs, cats and ferrets to be vaccinated against rabies and receive regular booster shots. For more informa-tion, go to www.westches-tergov.com/health or call the RABIES INFOLINE at (914) 813-5010.

to serve more needy children and families and amplify its im-pact. The new facility will in-clude a gym, basketball court, recording studio, demonstra-tion kitchen, administrative offices, and generously-sized rooms designed for work and play.

New York State Homes and Community Renewal Commissioner RuthAnne Vis-nauskas said: “With 179 af-fordable and energy-efficient homes, The Renaissance at Lincoln Park furthers Gover-nor Cuomo’s ambitious five-year, $20 billion housing plan to bring new affordable hous-ing to communities across the state. Our investment in this new development includes the construction of a brand new, state-of-the-art home for the Boys and Girls Club, an organization that provides such an important service to the city’s youth. Together with the Governor’s Downtown Re-vitalization Initiative award,

The Renaissance at Lincoln Park will enhance economic activity along the Lincoln Av-enue corridor, improve access to quality housing for families and help build a brighter and stronger future for New Ro-chelle.”

“The Remington club-house has always been a very neighborhood-centric space that community members feel a tremendous sense of pride and ownership over,” said Lutonya Russell-Humes, executive director of the Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle. “The clubhouse is definitely due for an upgrade, and we look forward to the new, larger space that will let us bring in even more of the community and build on the generational investment of the community into this space.”

“The Boys and Girls Club of New Rochelle is an essen-tial institution to the children and families in District 3, and we are thrilled to see a new

and improved clubhouse,” said Councilwoman Yadira Ramos-Herbert. “Members of District 3 are thrilled with the afford-able, high-quality housing that will be located right in the heart of the Lincoln Avenue Corridor. My heartfelt thanks to everyone who had a hand in making this project possible.”

“I could not have asked for a better retirement gift then having one of the crown jewels of all of our projects become a reality,” said Luiz Aragon, Com-missioner of Development for the City of New Rochelle. “This is such an important project for the community and by the community that will truly make a difference in creating new affordable housing oppor-tunities, more youth services and a shared value in a building a better and brighter New Ro-chelle. Congratulations to The Renaissance at Lincoln Park on the virtual groundbreaking.”

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Attorney General James Issues Alert to Protect New Yorkers from Coronavirus Vaccine Scams

New York Attorney General Letitia James issued an alert to warn New Yorkers about poten-tial scams offering early access to a coronavirus disease 2019 (CO-VID-19) vaccine. While New York has begun the process of vacci-nating nursing home residents, nursing home staff who regularly interact with patients, and high-risk medical workers, the vaccine will not become widely available to the general public in New York for several more months.

Consistent with federal guidelines, New York plans to offer vaccines next to long-term care residents and staff and other healthcare workers, then to certain essential workers, and finally to members of the general population, beginning with the people at highest risk for severe COVID-19 symptoms (such as those over 65 years old or with underlying health conditions like

cancer or heart disease). New York has not yet announced a definitive timeline for distribu-tion of a COVID-19 vaccine to any of these later groups.

“We must remain vigilant about potential scams and en-sure New Yorkers know the lat-est information regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. At this time, there is no government-autho-rized vaccine available to the general population in New York,” said Attorney General James.

“Throughout this pandemic, scammers have found ways to vic-timize the public, with the vaccine distribution process being their latest method for fraud. My office remains committed to rooting out COVID-19 scams, and I encourage the public to report suspected ille-gal activity to my office.”

The Office of Attorney General (OAG) continues to warn New Yorkers of anyone who

calls, e-mails, or texts individu-als offering access to a COVID-19 vaccine. In addition, some indi-viduals may seek to use online platforms with similar schemes. Scammers may impersonate public health officials from or-ganizations such as the Center for Disease Control (CDC) or the World Health Organization

(WHO). They may also offer to ship a COVID-19 vaccine directly to homes, provide special access to vaccines or clinical trials, or sell special cold storage device for vaccines.

Here are some tips to help New Yorkers avoid vaccine-re-lated scams: • Be wary of anyone calling or

emailing you with offers of a vaccine and do not give out your Social Security number, personal credit card, or bank account information. No one from a vaccine distributor, health care company, or pri-vate insurance company will ask for this information.

• If you have health insurance, you should not need to pay anything out of pocket to get the vaccine while the pan-demic remains a public health emergency. If you don’t have health insurance, the provider

may only charge an adminis-tration fee. However, in many instances, you likely will not be required to pay the adminis-tration fee.

• You can’t pay to put your name on a list to get the vaccine or to get into a vaccine clinical trial.

• If you get an e-mail about a COVID-19 vaccine or clinical trial, check the sender’s email domain to make sure it match-es the website of the organiza-tion sending the e-mail and be wary of clicking on any hyper-links or providing any login or other personal information.

The Food and Drug Ad-ministration (FDA) has autho-rized two COVID-19 vaccines for emergency use so far. The Pfizer/BioNTech’s vaccine is authorized for use in individuals 16 years of age and older, while the Mod-erna vaccine is authorized for use in individuals 18 and older. If

you have doubt about whether a vaccine or clinical trial is real, check with a licensed healthcare provider. For all up-to-date infor-mation pertaining to COVID-19 vaccine approval and distribution in New York, please visit: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov. In-dividuals may contact the New York State COVID-19 Hotline at 888-364-3065 for all COVID-19 related questions.

The OAG continues to surveil and monitor the state for potential scams designed to exploit public concern related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Scammers commonly exploit real public health concerns and use heightened public fear to prey on consumers and profit from frauds related to those health fears. If a consumer believes they have been the victim of an unlaw-ful activity, they can report these incidents to the OAG.

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Long-Time New Rochelle Residents Deborah Baumohl and Valerie Vanadia Join Houlihan Lawrence’s New Rochelle Office

Houlihan Lawrence has announced that Deborah Baumohl and Valerie Vanadia -- both former agents of Houlihan Law-rence – have returned to the firm as agents at its New Rochelle brokerage.

Baumohl, who has been in the real estate business since 2001, was most recently with the Scarsdale office of Douglas Elliman. A licensed Realtor since 2001, Baumohl worked in real estate sales in Palm Beach from 2009-2012 during which she gained first-hand knowledge of retirement communities and waterfront properties. While with Houlihan Lawrence, Bau-mohl was a top producer awarded Houlihan Lawrence Silver & Gold Designations. A resident of New Rochelle, Baumohl is

a member of the New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce. Prior to her real estate career, she worked in promotional market-ing for 22 years.

Vanadia, who has spent seven and a half years in real es-tate, started her career with Houlihan Lawrence’s New Rochelle office and later worked for Sotheby’s in Irvington and most re-cently with Douglas Elliman in Armonk and Scarsdale. During her time with Houlihan Lawrence she earned a Silver Award for sales. Prior to her career in real estate, Vanadia spent more than 20 years working at advertising agencies including Young and Rubicam and Grey Healthcare Group. She lives in New Rochelle, where she was born and raised. She is a member of the New Ro-chelle Chamber of Commerce

“We are simply delighted to have Deborah and Valerie, two long-time residents of New Rochelle, returning to our New Ro-chelle office. With their many years of real estate experience

and extensive knowledge and understanding of New Rochelle and the Sound Shore communi-ties, they are a valuable addition to our sales team,” said Michelina Arminio, brokerage manager of the New Rochelle office.

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Two New Agents Join Houlihan Lawrence's New Rochelle Brokerage

Houlihan Lawrence has announced that Ben Burton and Zack Morris have joined the company as agents for the New Ro-chelle brokerage.

Burton’s real estate experience includes having worked with developers Westrock Development and Alfred Weissman Real Estate. Growing up with a father who is a New York City real estate attorney and a mother who is a top-ranking West-chester Realtor, Burton has been immersed in the real estate world. In fact, he got his real estate license at the age of 18.

Burton will be working with the Jocelyn Burton Team at Houlihan Lawrence, which is headed by his mother Jocelyn Burton who is the number one agent in the New Rochelle office. Burton, who is a licensed real estate salesperson, is a member of Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors (HGAR), National

Association of Realtors (NAR), New York State of Realtors (NYSAR) and One Key MLS. A resi-dent of New Rochelle, Burton is a graduate of New York University.

Morris, who was born and raised in New Rochelle, was previously a sales assistant with The HES Group in Marlboro, NJ. Prior to that he worked as a baseball coach and instructor for A Game Sports in New Rochelle. Mor-ris, who is a licensed real estate salesperson, will be working with the Jocelyn Burton Team at Houlihan Law-rence.

Morris, a resident of New Rochelle, is a member of Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors (HGAR), Na-tional Association of Realtors (NAR), New York State of Realtors (NYSAR) and One Key MLS.

For more information visit: http://www.houlihan-lawrence.com

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Bond Resolutions Presented at New Rochelle City Council RLM

BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN

Mayor Noam Bramson outlined four Bond Resolu-tions at the Tuesday, De-cember 8 New Rochelle City Council Regular Legisla-tive Meeting (RLM), begin-ning with the issuance of $2,100,000 for: a) Reconstruc-tion of Carpenters Pool Dam at estimated maximum cost of $450,000; b) Replacement of traffic signal structures, $250,000; c) Various park improvements at Twin Lake Park, estimated at $150,000; d) Traffic calming improve-ments, including traffic signs and speed bumps, $150,000; e) Acquisition of vehicles for maintenance purposes, each item costing over $30,000, estimated maximum cost $100,000; f) Reconstruction of roads, estimated maximum

cost of $1,000,000.Bonds in amount of

$7,280,000 for: a) Various im-provements to Hudson Park, estimated at $4,000,000; b) Partial reconstruction of City-owned marina dock parking structure, estimated at $3,000,000 to be financed by 1) bonds authorized at $2,000,000; 2) $300,000 bonds previously autho-rized on January 15, 2020; 3) $200,000 bonds previously authorized on December 16, 2019, and 4) any additional bonds which may be autho-rized by Council; c) Phase II of reconstruction of Hudson Park Bathhouse, estimated maximum cost $1,000,000; d) Reconstruction of retaining wall at City Hall, estimated at $200,000.

Bond Resolution dated December 8, 2020 authoriz-

ing bonds in principal amount of $12,700,000 to finance various facilities for Depart-ment of Public Works within the City: a) Acquisition of land for a Public Works fa-cility at Beechwood Avenue, estimated cost $1,500,000; b) Site improvements and equipment for DPW facil-ity at Beechwood Avenue Organic Yard, $5,000,000; c) Construction of new fuel-ing station at Cliff Street site, estimated at $2,000,000; d) Construction, fit-out and equipping of a DPW facility at 70 Nardozzi Place, estimated $400,000,000; e) Replace-ment heating oil tank, esti-mated at $200,000.

Finally, authorized is-suance of bonds in principal amount of $28,115,000 for sewer and drainage improve-ments.

Students Explore Telehealth and Addiction, Understanding Epilepsy

The students in New Rochelle High School’s Science Re-search Program explore a dazzling range of top-ics under the mentor-ship of professional scientists from some of the top institutions of learning and explo-ration. Each week in this column, we’ll learn about two students’ activities. In January, researchers in grades 4 through 8, many of them mentored by the high school students, will pres-ent their research in the second annual Research Fair.

Hayden Roberge, SeniorMentor: Dr. Kathlene Tracy and Leah Wachtel at the Tracy Laboratory of Psychosocial Processes in Addiction, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

The COVID-19 pan-demic has helped spotlight online health resources such as telehealth ap-pointments and virtual counseling. But, as Hayden Roberge has found, web-based clinical treatment isn’t new. Roberge and her mentors identified key information such as the role demographics play in the success of such treat-ments, as well as the par-ticular drugs that were found to have the most positive impact as a result.

Roberge has spent the past few months working alongside her mentors, Dr. Kathlene Tracy and Leah Wachtel, at the Tracy Laboratory of Psychosocial Processes in Addiction. She analyzed data from a 2003 clinical trial that tested the effectiveness of a web-based psychosocial treatment on substance-use disorders.

The study focused on web-based treatments, including individual ther-apy sessions, group ther-apy sessions and mindful-

meditation practices for opioid abusers. The latter was found to be extremely important in helping trial participants with chronic pain, Roberge noted.

“We isolated patients who identified with opi-oid-use disorders and chronic pain to determine baseline differences within the population, and ob-served the effects of the behavioral treatment on the opioid use of the sub-set,” said Roberge.

The data analyzed by Roberge and her team were taken prior to the spread of COVID-19, which has exacerbated the opi-oid epidemic in the United States. Her findings have long-term implications.

“From this study, we learned that there are de-mographic differences be-tween drug users regard-ing recreational drug use and psychiatric symptoms that need to be addressed in substance-abuse treat-ments in the future,” she said.

In addition to demo-graphic differences such as race and age, Roberge found that when a drug called Benzodiazepines was used by trial partici-pants, drug use signifi-cantly decreased after a period of virtual counsel-ing.

“This study is to help to inform the discussion on web-based treatments for opioid-dependent in-

dividuals who may expe-rience more pain-related concerns and require dif-ferent treatment options to combat the complex in-terplay of pain and opioid use,” added Roberge.

Fatima Gonzalez, seniorMentor: Dr. Libor Velisek, New York Medical College in Valhalla

Fatima Gonzalez’s re-search helped develop a better understanding of epilepsy, which aff licts one in 26 people. Over the past two summers, Gonza-lez examined the brains of epileptic rats vs. non-epi-leptic rats looking for the presence of certain pro-teins to determine their impact.

In the summer of 2019, Gonzalez examined two specific regions of the brains for the presence of Interleukin 17 (IL-17). Working in a laboratory at New York Medical Col-lege in Valhalla, she sliced the rat brains and stained them with an immunohis-tochemistry (IHC) process to make the IL-17 identifi-able.

“Once I did that, I used the microscope to take pictures of different brain regions,” she said.

She found that the prevalence of IL-17 cor-related with a lack of sei-zures.

“That means IL-17 is a beneficial protein to have within the brain,” she said.

This past summer, un-able to report to the lab in person because of CO-VID-19, she studied images her mentor sent, this time counting instances of IL-1beta, another protein. She continues to work with her mentor to determine what

potential correlation the protein has with epilepsy.

Science has always been Gonzalez’s favor-ite subject. In college, she plans to major in it, likely with a medical focus. Her work in the Science Re-search Program adds to

the collected knowledge of a condition that is dif-ficult to control. There is no cure; medication helps suppress the seizures.

Gonzalez is glad that her research “helps our understanding a bit bet-ter,” she said.

Hayden Roberge Fatima Gonzalez

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Virtual and “Live” Calendar of EventsCOVID Alert NY is New York State’s official Exposure No-tification App. This is a free smartphone app available to anyone 18+ who lives and/or works in New York. The app uses Bluetooth technology — not loca-tion data — to quickly alert users if they have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for

COVID-19. Once alerted, users can quickly protect themselves and others by self-quarantining, contacting their physician and getting tested.Tuesday, January 26 – 6:30 to 7:30pm

Adoption: Everything You Need to Know FREE Information SessionZOOM conference meetingThis free event is open to anyone interested in or involved with the adoption process, includ-ing professionals, community members, expectant parents, adoptive parents, and adoptees. Come and join us to learn about the domestic adoption process and meet the staff of Forever Families Through Adoption. For more information please contact us at [email protected] or 914-939-1180.

Bronxville Public LibraryMonday, January 25, 7-8pmBill Graham and the Rock & Roll RevolutionGet ready to rock! Dive into the life and times of Bill Graham, the legendary music impresario behind the biggest names in rock & roll—including the Grateful Dead, Jimi Hendrix, Santana, and the Rolling Stones. This interac-tive virtual presentation of our exhibition tells the thrilling story of how a child refugee from Nazi Germany became one of the most influential concert promoters of all time. Explore psychedelic posters, oral history audio clips, and rare backstage photographs with a New-York Historical docent.This is a Zoom event in collaboration with The New York Historical Society Museum and other Westchester libraries. To register, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ld-2pqjojGNyEV0C1O7JbV6q4BHigzgzQ

January 5 at 7pmHosted by the Westchester Italian Cultural CenterACQUA ALTA, THE HIGH WATER OF VENICEPresented by Toni McKeen

About the webinar: Venice... the “city on water.” This enchanting city is unfortunately also known for it’s flooding. Toni will explain what causes the waters to rise, how the city is trying to deal with the problem, the damage being done, and some amazing of before and after photos from her many trips to the city. To register, visit https://wiccny.webinarninja.com/live-webinars/642401/register

Pelham Art Center Faculty Exhibition 2021January 9, 2021 - January 23, 2021155 Fifth Avenue, Pelham

This annual exhibition features new work in a variety of mediums by the Art Center’s distinguished instructors. Exhibited artwork ranges from drawings and oil paint-ings to ceramics and collage. This exhibition provides a great opportunity to collect original art from established artists, and to view the diverse expertise that instructors impart in the classes at Pelham Art Center.

Pelham Art Center instructors are professional artists in their associated media. They are not only artists but also curators, collectors, entrepreneurs, scholars, and com-munity pillars who have kindled creativity in thousands of students. Many are graduates of premier fine arts programs, hold prestigious awards and apprenticeships, and have been widely exhibited nationally and interna-tionally. Since its founding in 1970, Pelham Art Center teaching artists have nurtured the creative potential of students of all levels.

Meet the Artists and Learn About Winter Classes at Our Opening Receptions(Free and Open to All!)In-Gallery: Saturday, January 9th 1:00-4:00PMVirtual: Thursday, January 14th 5:00PM on Zoom

The inauguration and swearing-in ceremony for incoming Westchester County District Attorney Miriam “Mimi” E. Rocah will be virtual 11am EST Monday, January 4, 2021 live from the DA’s office Press Room located on the 3rd floor of the Westchester County Courthouse - 111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. in White Plains. Former US Attorney Preet Bharara will administer the oath of office, followed by remarks from Rocah on policy and office reforms she plans to implement on day one under her administration. The live stream will be hosted on the DA’s official Facebook page FB.com/WestchesterDA.NY.


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Westchester County’s Covid-19 Memorial Moves Indoors for Winter

W e s t c h e s t e r County has moved the Ribbons of Re-membrance, a memo-rial dedicated to those lost to Covid-19, from Lenoir Preserve in Yon-kers to the main floor of the Michaelian Of-fice Building in White Plains.

County Executive George Latimer said: “The Covid-19 pandem-ic has taken a toll on us all. We have lost family, friends and neighbors, and we were not able to mourn them properly. Lenoir Preserve provided us with a quiet place to reflect and pay tribute to those who are no longer with us. As we being to see snow, we must move the display indoors to protect it from the weather.”

Visitors can still view the rope structure and ribbons collected from surrounding trees in the display case next to the entrance of the Department of Human Resources. Ribbons are avail-able for those who have recently lost a loved one and are interested in adding their name to the memorial.

The Michaelian Office Building is open to the public Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Commissioner of Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation

Kathy O’Connor said: “When this idea was developed, we were honored to have the memorial at Lenoir. Our conservation division has done an outstanding job with this project, and has ensured our residents will continue to have access to the memorial throughout the winter months.”

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Westchester Entrepreneurs Launch Company to Battle COVID-19

On March 1, 2020, the first COVID-19 case was confirmed in New Rochelle. At that time Gov-ernor Andrew Cuomo ordered a containment zone around a synagogue that became the first epicenter of COVID-19 in the Eastern United States.

Peter Cantone a business-man and entrepreneur from New Rochelle saw what was happening.

“I knew I could find a bet-ter way to fight the pandemic, protect people and save the economy of Westchester and beyond,” said Cantone.

To achieve this goal Can-tone and business partners and Pelham residents Dennis Ber-berich who serves as Executive Vice-President and Philip Pater-ra, officially launched Pandemic Solutions (www.pandemicsolu-tions.net) in May of 2020.

Using his experience and knowledge from owning a spray foam insulation and equip-ment supply business Cantone searched for the right equip-ment. He was familiar with many spraying devices and equipment and he knew that there was safer and smarter way to quickly disperse dis-infectants. Unfortunately, in March and April, such spray-ing equipment was not read-ily available in the USA. New equipment from abroad would take months if not longer to ar-rive because of the pandemic’s impact on supply chains.

Cantone, Berberich and Paterra looked for a domestic solution. They connected with a colleague in Alabama who introduced them to a company with a solution in development.

To combat COVID-19 the Federal Government was com-municating with manufactur-ing companies that could assist. Among those solicited was VSE an Alabama company interna-tionally renowned for its state-of-the-art theatrical effects. The company’s equipment produces fine mist “fog” and “smoke” effects that are used for Broadway productions, at Disney and other theme parks as well as at concert venues. The company owners quickly converted their factory to cre-ate new disinfection machines capable of quickly spraying a safe and effective COVID-19 killing hydrogen peroxide dis-

infectant solution. In addition, the new machines are durable, very powerful and fast, making them cost-effective for regu-lar use. The hydrogen peroxide mixture, unlike harsh chemicals used to clean homes and build-ings, is safe to be around for long periods of time. It also does not cause harm when inhaled or if it comes into contact with the skin or eyes.

Over the summer with VSE, Pandemic Solutions began to offer equipment and their disinfection solution to schools, churches, hospitals and of-fice buildings in Westchester and the greater New York area. Pandemic Solutions machines are currently being used by the Archdiocese of New York in churches and schools, Holy Family and other churches in Westchester, private schools, the New Rochelle YMCA, Cal-vary Hospital in The Bronx and a large school bus company that serves special needs students in New York City.

The company has as-sembled an advisory board which includes Dr. Christopher P. Comfort Chief Operating Of-ficer at Calvary Hospital one of the world-leading hospitals for life ending palliative care.

“The ability to quickly dis-infect large areas and locations that are used for multiple pur-poses, such as elevators, lunch rooms and hallways, is critical for hospitals and health care fa-cilities. The handheld and por-table units are easy to use and cover significant square footage every minute, fundamentally changing how we approach disinfection and protection of patients during this pandemic,” said Dr. Christopher P. Comfort.

Across the nation profes-

Dennis Berberich (left) and Peter Cantone

sional sports teams and facilities operators have taken interest in Pandemic Solutions’ equipment because it is cost-effective to use for disinfecting large arenas, theaters and stadiums. Cantone and Berberich recently dem-onstrated of multiple devices for the Sacramento Kings NBA Basketball team. Their equip-ment also received rave reviews from Major League Baseball and other professional sports teams as well as entertainment facility management entities.

Pandemic Solutions offers a line of highly effectives spray-ers ranging from the hand-held VSE Held Magnum, and the high-tech VSE ProPack back-pack unit to the VSE CK Mini and the VSE Storm High Vol-ume Sprayer that can cover over 600,000 square feet per hour.

As the COVID-19 pandem-ic continues to cause spikes in new infections it is clear that new disinfection approaches are needed across the nation. Businesses, schools, sports arenas, churches and hotels all need to do more spraying and do it more often. Constant spraying can be expensive in terms of disinfectants and la-bor. Pandemic Solutions rapid electrostatic spraying technol-ogy covers areas twice as fast as competitors, which means expensive labor costs are cut in half. With the fine mist spray-ers produce, there is no need to wipe down surfaces. The disin-fection solution kills what’s on the surface and rapidly evapo-rates. With Pandemic Solutions equipment it only costs a few cents for the hydrogen peroxide spray needed to cover an aver-age size classroom.

To learn more visit www.pandemicsolutions.net.

Michael J. Fosina Named Chairman of American College of Healthcare Executives

Michael J. Fosina, MPH, FACHE, president of NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital, and senior vice president, NewYork-Presbyterian, has been named chairman of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) for 2020-2021. Fosina assumed the role as chair-man earlier last year. He previously served as chairman-elect.

“I’m honored to assume the ACHE chair at such a critical time in our nation’s healthcare history,” said Fosina, a resident of New Rochelle. “In addition to the severe challenges we face from the pandemic, we con-tinue to confront unresolved soci-etal issues such as health disparities, the uninsured and the fiscal sustain-ability of Medicare and Medicaid. We have also entered an era of rapid change, so I look forward to working with my colleagues to develop solu-tions and strategies that allow our institutions to thrive in the future.”

Fosina is a long-time member of the NewYork-Presbyterian executive team. In addition to his service to ACHE, Fosina is an advisory board member for the University of Delaware, College of Health Sciences; a member of the board of trustees for Silvercrest Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation; and a board member for LiveOn NY (Council of Senior Centers) and the Business Council of Westchester. He is also an active Fellow in the New York Academy of Medicine, and he was a Health and Aging Policy Fellow from 2011 to 2013, and a Congressional Fellow from 2011 to 2012.

Fosina received his master’s degree in public health from Columbia Uni-versity Mailman School of Public Health and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Delaware.

The American College of Healthcare Executives is an international profes-sional society of more than 48,000 healthcare executives who lead hospitals, healthcare systems and other healthcare organizations. ACHE’s mission is to advance our members and healthcare management excellence. ACHE offers its prestigious FACHE® credential, signifying board certification in healthcare management. ACHE’s established network of 77 chapters provides access to networking, education and career development at the local level. In addition, ACHE is known for its magazine, Healthcare Executive, and its career develop-ment and public policy programs. Through such efforts, ACHE works toward its vision of being the preeminent professional society for leaders dedicated to improving health. The Foundation of the American College of Healthcare Exec-utives was established to further advance healthcare management excellence through education and research. The Foundation of ACHE is known for its edu-cational programs—including the annual Congress on Healthcare Leadership, which draws more than 4,000 participants—and groundbreaking research. Its publishing division, Health Administration Press, is one of the largest publish-ers of books and journals on health services management including textbooks for college and university courses.

Established in 1909, NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital, located in Bronxville, New York, serves residents of Westchester County and the Bronx. The 291-bed acute-care facility provides emergency care to approximately 42,000 individuals and delivers nearly 1,400 babies each year. Additional sup-port and care is provided to the community through NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Westchester, a multispecialty physician practice with extended hours and offices in convenient locations, and Lawrence Community Health Services, which offers home care, hospice, and bereavement services to adults and children. For more information, visit www.nyp.org/lawrence or call 914-787-1000.

Michael J. Fosina, MPH, FACHE


Iona Preparatory Scholar- Athletes Commit to Play Collegiate Sports on National Signing Day

Ten Iona Preparatory School scholar-ath-letes committed to playing collegiate sports as part of the school year’s second National Sign-ing Day. The list includes eight football stand-outs, six of whom will be joining Division I pro-grams, which is believed to be the most of any Westchester program this year. Additionally, two Division I lacrosse signees bring the total for Wednesday’s ceremony to eight D-I signings and nine overall, with 17 overall commitments from the Class of 2021.

The ESPN- style event included remarks by Athletic Director Bernard Mahoney, Varsity Football Head Coach Joe Spagnolo, and other school dignitaries, with proud parents, teach-ers and fellow students watching remotely on LocalLive.

True scholar-athletes, the most recent commits had an average GPA of 90, with four topping the mark individually. The following Gaels committed on December 16, 2020:

Wesley Abraham, 17 - White PlainsFootball | Wesleyan University – DIII

A four-year member of the football pro-gram, Wesley was part of the 2018 Junior Varsity Catholic High School Football League (CHSFL) Championship team, the 2019 undefeated league championship team and the 2019-2020 Varsity ‘B’ City Championship Basketball team. Wesley did track and field for one year, in addi-tion to his football and basketball career. He is a member of the African American Society and currently has an 86.94 overall GPA. Outside of Iona Prep, Wesley plays AAU basketball with the NY Finest. Wesley will continue his academic and football career at Wesleyan University.

Andrew Berkery, 18 - Bronxville Football | Bryant University - DI

Andrew is a four-year member of the football program and a two-year varsity start-er at right tackle. He also played two years of lacrosse and one year of track and field. He was a member of the 2019 undefeated division champion football team that went to the CHSFL semifinals. Andrew is a member of Ave Atque Vale, a unique club that provides a presence for those who die and are buried alone, the In-ternational Relations Club and has been a peer minister for two years. Andrew currently has an 89 overall GPA and will attend and play foot-ball next year at Bryant University.

John Mitchell, 18 - RyeLacrosse | College of the Holy Cross - DI

John is a four-year member of the lacrosse program and also played one year of foot-ball. To date, John has been a member of the 2018 JV Catholic High School Athletic Associa-tion (CHSAA) League Championship team and the 2019 CHSAA League, Downstate and State Championship teams. John’s personal accom-plishments include being named All-League, CHSAA Attackman of the Year and 2nd Team LoHud All-Hudson Valley Team as a sopho-more. He was also named Iona Prep Athlete of the Week and, before his junior year, was named

LoHud Preseason “Next 11.” John is a member of the Sports Management Club and also volun-teers in the Bronx as a lacrosse and golf coach. John currently has a 96.45 overall GPA and will attend and play lacrosse at the College of the Holy Cross.

Jaziel Rivera, 17 - White PlainsLacrosse | Manhattan College - DI

Jaziel is a four-year member of our la-crosse program. He is a face off specialist and was a member of the 2019 Junior Varsity City Championship team. Jaziel is a member of the Latinos Unidos Club and currently has a 78.2 GPA. He will attend and play lacrosse at Man-hattan College.

Ethan Robinson, 17 - MontgomeryFootball | Bucknell University - DI

Ethan is a four-year member of our foot-ball program and a three-year varsity starter who was named a captain for the upcoming season. He also played three years of basket-ball. Ethan helped lead the team to an unde-feated regular season and division champion-ship as a cornerback and free safety. As a junior, Ethan had 31 tackles, one interception and 10 pass breakups. This fall, Ethan had seven inter-ceptions and seven pass breakups in the 2020 CHSFL 7-on-7 season. Ethan is a member of the African American Society and the Math Team. He currently has a 92.86 overall GPA and out-side of Iona Prep, he enjoys playing AAU bas-ketball. Ethan will continue his academic and football career at Bucknell University.

Kevin Rohde, 18 - PurchaseFootball | Brown University - DI

Kevin is a four-year member of our foot-ball program and a three-year varsity starter. He is a two-year varsity team captain and has

anchored the offensive line the past three sea-sons. Kevin helped lead the team to an unde-feated 2019 regular season division champion-ship and is also a three-year member of our basketball program. In 2019, Kevin was named All-League, All-County and All-State at left tackle. He is a member of the International Relations Club, Math Team and currently has a 95.76 overall GPA. Outside of Iona Prep, Kevin has been a volunteer firefighter and also went on a church service trip to New Orleans. He will continue his academic and football career at Brown University.

Thomas Ryan, 17 - New RochelleFootball | Union College - DIII

Thomas is a four-year member of the foot-ball program and was a member of the 2019 un-defeated division championship team. He was also a member of the 2018 Junior Varsity CHSFL Championship team. Tommy plays guard and the coaching staff is excited about having him on an experienced and talented offensive line. He made First Honors his junior and senior year and is a member of the International Relations and Business Leadership Clubs. Thomas cur-rently has a 91.4 overall GPA and outside of Iona, is part of the SJP Youth Group and the Larch-mont Shore Club Swim Team. He will continue his academic and football career at Union Col-lege.

Khordae Sydnor, 17 - HarlemFootball | Purdue University - DI

Khordae is a four-year member of the football program and a two- year varsity starter at defensive end. Khordae was a member of the 2018 CHSFL Junior Varsity Championship team and the 2019 undefeated varsity division cham-pionship team. He began his football career as a quarterback and made the transition to de-

fensive end while at Iona Prep. As a three-star recruit and No. 5 ranked player in New York State, Khordae—at 6’5, 280lbs.—had multiple offers from UMass, Dartmouth, Arizona State, Army, Fordham, Kent State, Cornell, Stony Brook, Rice, UPenn, Holy Cross, Lehigh, Co-lumbia, UAlbany, Rhode Island, Purdue, Bryant University, Harvard, Boston College and Yale. He is a member of the African American Society and currently has an 88 overall GPA. Khordae will continue his academic and football career at Purdue University.

Alex Williams, 17 - HarlemFootball | Bryant University - DI

Alex is a four-year member of our football program and a 3-year varsity starter as a wide receiver. He also played one year of basketball at Iona Prep. He was a key member offensively for the 2019 undefeated division championship football team. As a junior, Alex had 28 recep-tions for 450 yards and six touchdowns. He was a 2019 Journal News All-Star Honorable Men-tion and was ranked the No. 1 wide receiver in New York State by Prospect NYS. In addition, he was named Iona Prep Athlete of the Week and CHSAA Player of the Week in 2019. Alex has been a Prep Rep, part of our retreat leadership program and was also part of our Edmund Rice Ireland Exchange Program. He currently has an 88 overall GPA and outside Iona Prep, has done community service at Metropolitan Hospital Center and helped coach with the Harlem Jets youth football program. Alex will attend and play football at Bryant University.

Darius Wilson, 17 - BronxFootball | College of William and Mary - DI

Darius is a four-year member of the foot-ball program and was the starting quarterback for the 2019 undefeated regular season divi-sion championship team. He is a two-year var-sity starter and team captain. Darius was also the starting quarterback for the 2018 CHSFL Junior Varsity championship team. In addi-tion to football, he played one season of bas-ketball and ran track for a year. As a junior, Darius was named All-League, All-County, 2nd Team All-State, CHSFL Offensive Player of the Year Runner Up and was a Gatorade Player of the Year Finalist. Darius threw for 2,207 yards and 23 touchdowns, while completing 63 per-cent of his passes. As a true, dual-threat QB, Darius also rushed for 551 yards and had four rushing touchdowns to go along with multiple offers and interest from Georgetown, Eastern Michigan, Stony Brook, Lehigh, UPENN, Aus-tin Peay, UAlbany, Bryant, Howard, Columbia, Dartmouth, Merrimack, Maine, Princeton, Monmouth, Holy Cross, Harvard, Elon, South Dakota State and Colgate. He is a member of the African American Society and currency has a 92.15 overall GPA. Darius will continue his academic and football career at William & Mary.

You can watch a recording of the ceremony at LocalLive.TV/IonaPrep or, to learn more about Iona Preparatory, visit www.IonaPrep.org.

Back Row L-R: Khordae Sydnor, Andrew Berkery, Kevin Rohde; Alex Williams, Thomas Ryan Front Row L-R: Darius Wilson, Wesley Abraham, Ethan Robinson, John Mitchell, Jaziel Rivera


Art Technique Uses Utensils, Dimes and Other Textures

Dimes and credit cards as inspirations for art? Why not?Nearly 250 students at New Rochelle High School collaborated with an art-

ist to learn about frottage, the process of creating art by creating a rubbing of a textured surface on paper or similar material using a pencil or other drawing implement. The rubbing can then be used as a springboard to create an expanded or embellished image.

“While many students have been participating in their classes via remote-learning tools, we’ve been tasked with finding ways to be creative with items avail-able at home,” said art teacher Alexi Brock. “For this project, students have been able to see their home environment in a new way as they make impressions from everyday items such as tiles, wood doors, kitchen utensils and fireplace screens.”

Students have been working with Alyse Rosner, the artist-in-residence at the Clementina Foundation at Stamford Town Center in Connecticut. Having spent the second marking period exploring frottage and learning about Rosner and her residency, the students -- spanning 10 different art classes -- engaged with Rosner through five presentations held last week. Printed and projected ver-sions of the students’ images will be part of Rosner’s installation at the Stamford Town Center.

“Art is everywhere, and Rosner reminded me of that,” said Luca Ramet, a freshman enrolled in PAVE 1. “I learned that there is never an excuse not to do art; no matter what materials you own or what space you have, it comes from within you. Any skill can be created. You are your only limit.”

“Different colors, textures, mediums and tools can create entirely different pieces and Rosner embraces this while incorporating her own take,” said senior Sofia Perez, a Advanced Placement 2D art student. “Creating art directly from the physical and emotional inspiration produces surreal and creative visuals.”

NRHS students’ work is part of Rosner’s Instagram project, instagram.com/object.surface.texture.

Snow Adventures Turn Assignment Into Winter Fun

It wasn’t technically a snow day when the white fluffy stuff fell last week, but kindergartners at Henry Barnard Early Child-hood Center got to carve angels in the snow with their arms and legs, and pack snowballs as part of an impromptu activity that captured the joys of winter.

The students had been reading the story book "The Snowy Day" by Ezra Jack Keats, about a boy who enjoys a day in the snow. Before the snow came here, teacher Judy Badillo gave the students a writing assignment to reflect on the book: “What do you like about a snowy day?”

“I like snow and ice!” wrote Maya Goodman.“I like to make snowmen,” wrote Andre Raqui.When the snowstorm closed schools and sent all students

to distance learning, Badillo had students go outside, make snow angels, ride sleds and make snow balls, just like in the book.

Their families got in on the fun, too.“Families then documented their adventures in the snow

with pictures,” Badillo said.Badillo herself made a snowman.The result was a slide show blending the book with the

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Retirement, Estate Planning and Debt in the New YearBY BERNARD A. KROOKS, CERTIFIED ELDER LAW AT-

TORNEY

For the New Year, there is an importance to retirement and estate planning and how debt can impact your ability to accomplish your goals. Sup-pose a family member loans you money to help you pay for day-to-day expenses or health care costs. With people living longer and the catastrophic cost of long-term care going up, it is entirely possible that you may have to borrow or seek financial help from your adult children, credit card companies or others. What effect would that have on your retirement and estate plan-ning and is there anything you can do to avoid being put in this situation?

It has been said that proper retirement and estate

planning is the key to having the resources to enjoy one’s golden years and leave a leg-acy to one’s heirs. However, two of the biggest obstacles to avoid on the way to these goals are procrastinating about saving for retirement and accumulating unmanage-able debt. Let’s start with how to save enough for retirement.

It may be understandable that retirement is the last thing on young people’s minds, but it is also regrettable, because the earlier one begins to save for retirement, the easier it is to build a comfortable nest egg, which reduces the likeli-hood that you will have to rely on someone else or borrow money. For example, some-one who saves $100 per month beginning at age 25 will have saved over $300,000 by age 67, assuming a rate of return on investment of 7 percent. Saving

the same amount of money per month but not starting to save until age 40 would result in savings of less than $100,000. This phenomenon is due to the magic of compounding of interest. Your future invest-ment earnings and gains are based not only on the amount of money you invest, but also, on the amount of earnings and gains you have over the years. The sooner you start to save; the better off financially you will be during retirement. You do not want to rely solely on Social Security retirement benefits. While these benefits may provide a safety net, they are not enough to retire in comfort.

Also, don’t count on a company pension as they are becoming less common these days. In fact, many compa-nies have eliminated or sig-nificantly cut back such plans.

Much of the responsibility of providing for one’s retire-ment is up to the individual. A 401(k) plan, especially with an employer contribution, can be a tremendous help, and can motivate even young workers to save.

Debt is the other ma-jor issue that can adversely impact retirement planning and estate planning. With too much debt, many older Americans find they cannot afford to retire or pay for their health care, much less leave a substantial estate to their heirs. To get control of debt, it is important to focus on paying down high-inter-est debt first, such as credit cards. With banks paying less than 1% interest on your savings accounts, it is poor financial planning to pay a credit card company 15 – 25% to carry a balance on that

credit card.Debt – even a healthy,

manageable amount – can affect estate planning in less obvious ways as well. For in-stance, if you are planning to provide for some heirs through a trust and others through a will, you should be aware that debts are typically paid from your estate and should consider how that will affect your bequests. Per-haps the person who made the loan to you is willing to forgive the debt on your death. If not, how will the debt be satisfied? To avoid unnecessary confusion or litigation, it is important to address these issues prior to your death. Retirement, es-tate planning and debt need to be addressed together and not in a vacuum in order to ensure that your golden years are as “golden” as possible.

Bernard A. Krooks, Esq., is a founding partner of Litt-man Krooks LLP and has been honored as one of the “Best Lawyers” in America for each of the last seven years. He is past President of the National Academy of Elder Law Attor-neys (NAELA) and past Presi-dent of the New York Chapter of NAELA. Mr. Krooks has also served as chair of the Elder Law Section of the New York State Bar Association. He has been selected as a “New York Super Lawyer” since 2006. Mr. Krooks may be reached at (914-684-2100) or by visiting the firm’s website at www.el-derlawnewyork.com.

Winter Bites & Pieces!

Hearty winter dishes are a good respite from the cold, and restaurants throughout the Sound Shore are put-ting out their seasonal best. Here are a few of my recent indulgences. Some old, some new…

New Chef at Artie’sOwner Spiro Chagares

and his new Executive Chef Aaron Bashy offer patrons an inspired melding of tra-ditional and contemporary dishes served with flair. Chef Bashy has previously worked the kitchen at Qual-ity Meats in Manhattan. New to the menu are family style whole roasts for take home or delivery like Chateau-briand, Pork Loin, Virginia Ham, or Prime Rib. There are hearty Seafood Chow-ders; Smoked Salmon Roll-

Ups; Wood Grilled Jumbo Shrimp and Scallops; hunks of tender Short Rib; a mas-sive Zuppa Di Pesce; tender Oven Roasted Rack of Lamb; Chardonnay Poached Salmon with seafood; and fresh Lob-ster prepared in a variety of styles. Big combo platters. Craft beers. Private party fa-cilities. Off premise catering. Open 7 days. Free parking. Artie’s Steak & Seafood, 394 City Island Ave., Bronx. 718-885-9885 www.artiescityis-land.com

A Taste of Dalmatia at Dubrovnik

Founded by Jerry Tomic, Dubrovnik is Westchester’s first restaurant devoted to the food and culture of Croa-tia, a multi-level 85-seat es-tablishment with seasonal outdoor patio, state of the art temperature- controlled wine cellar (ask for Jerry’s wine from his family’s winery in Croatia), al fresco wood fire rotisserie BBQ, lush seasonal herb garden and bar/lounge. Talented Chef Selendic is in the kitchen and he will transport you to the beauti-ful Adriatic in flavorful style. Most everything is house made from the bread to des-serts. Try the Warm Octopus Salad; Steamed Mussels; Bay Scallops on the Shell; Fresh Cod Filet with grapes, olives, pearl onions; Mama Ter-

eza’s lobster, shrimp, scal-lops, fish, clams and mussels steamed in a seasonal broth over pasta; Rack of Lamb; or whole roasted fish prepared out on the BBQ. Valet park-ing. Dubrovnik, 721 Main St., New Rochelle. Open daily. 914-637-3777 www.dur-brovnikny.com

A Toast to The New Year at Ernie’s Wine Bar

Out of this tiny kitchen come laudatory renditions of American/Global dishes bursting with flavor. Oeno-philes, take note. The care-fully selected wines served here, many from small-batch independent produc-ers, can be heavenly. It is a wonderful place to unwind, take in some music on spe-cial nights, and indulge. The small bar is great for net-working, too. Recent food tastings here have included Luisanna’s amazing meat-balls, cheese & charcuterie platter, Duck Wontons, Duck Confit, a wonderful Fettuc-cine Carbonara; Mushroom & Pea Risotto; and Chicken Parmigiana. Open Monday thru Saturday for happy hour and dinner. Ernie’s, 7 Pond-field Road, Bronxville. 914-652-7859 www.erniesbronx-ville.com

Italy Meets Argentina at Magno’s Grill

One of the best kitchens

in Westchester! Filet Mignon w portobello, Port wine sauce & Lobster Tail stuffed with crabmeat, shrimp, scallops in scampi sauce. This talented group also serves Jurassic Tomahawk Steaks, and a fine version of Parrillada, hearty mixed grill with chimichurri sauce. Chef/owner Angelo Magno had put his talents to work at such lauded kitchens at Tango Grill, Milonga and Gaucho Grill. He has joined forces with his family at his own 60-seat spot featuring fine versions of Italian and Argentinean classics. Look for such house specialties as: fresh Empanadas, Chicken or Veal Parmigiana, hearty Pael-la, and hefty Pork Osso Buco. Cocktail bar. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Happy Hours. Heated rear patio. Municipal parking nearby. Reservations accepted. Mag-no’s Grill, 108 Centre Ave., New Rochelle. 914-235-0008 www.magnosgrill.com

(Morris Gut is a restau-rant marketing consultant and former restaurant trade magazine editor. He has been tracking and writing about the food and dining scene in greater Westchester for 30 years. He may be reached at: 914-235-6591. E-mail: [email protected])

Alternate Side Parking Restrictions Suspended for Winter Months

Alternate side parking regulations will be suspend-ed due to street operations during the winter months from January 1 to March 31, 2021.

A complete listing of streets is located in the City Code Article X Schedule 312-84.

Reminder: Parking regulations exist throughout the City for other reasons than just street sweeping. Please carefully review the posted parking restrictions against the list as non-street sweeping related parking regulations will be enforced.


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