Facts of Life

The Osborn in Rye has announced that its VP of Sales, Christa Picciano-Daniello, has been appointed President of LeadingAge New York’s Retirement Housing Cabinet, an important leadership position in the senior living sector. She is also service line representative to the organization’s Board of Directors.

Daniel Ahearn, a Stepinac High School alumnus (Class of '05), was honored June 17 by The Business Council of Westchester as one of the recipients of the distinguished "Rising Stars 40 Under 40 Awards." Ahearn, Vice President and Financial Advisor of Pell Wealth Partners in Rye Brook, has long been a supporter of his alma mater, the renowned all-boys Catholic high school, where he volunteers as a coach of the championship varsity hockey team. He graduated from the University of Delaware in 2009 with a B.S. in Finance and a minor in International Business.

Justin McFadden, Ceren Gol and Joelle La Guardia, all of Port Chester, have been named to the spring 2021 Dean’s List at Rochester Institute of Technology. Undergraduate students are eligible for Dean's List if their GPA is greater than or equal to 3.40 for nine credit hours of traditionally graded coursework; they do not have any grades of "Incomplete," NE, D, or F; and they have registered for, and completed, at least 12 credit hours. Justin is in the Management Information Systems program; Ceren is in the Graphic Design program and Joelle is in the Medical Illustration program.

 Luc Soberano of Port Chester has been named to the President’s List at Berkeley College for the winter 2021 semester. Students with a minimum of 12 academic credits who achieve a grade point average of 4.0 for two consecutive semesters in the same academic year qualify for the President’s List.

Sebastian Nowogrodzki and Rebecca Salerno, both of Port Chester, and Roberto Digiacomo of Rye Brook received degrees from the University of Connecticut this spring. Robert was also named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2021 semester.

After a short hiatus, the Port Chester Marching Band bottle and can recycling will take place Sun., July 18 and will continue the first and third Sunday of every month at the Port Chester Middle School parking lot from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

New York City Restaurant Week® will run for more than a week this year, from Mon., July 19-Aug. 22. Lunch/dinner, indoor/outdoor; takeout and delivery will be $21, $39 or $125. Price options and meal offerings will vary by restaurant. For a list of participating restaurants, to browse menus and make reservations, go to nycgo.com/restaurant week.

The Westchester County Department of Health if offering Back-to-School Immunizations for eligible students. Appointments are available every Friday, thru Aug. 27, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 134 Court St., White Plains. Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR) is available to anyone age 12 months and older. Tetanus, Hepatitis, Varicella and all needed vaccines are available to eligible students. Call 914/995-5800 to find out if you qualify and to make an appointment.

The Blind Brook School System summer hours: The Bruno M. Ponterio Ridge Street School will be inaccessible to the public throughout the summer due to ongoing construction. School administrators and programs will be on the King Street campus this summer. Call the main office telephone numbers with any questions or concerns. All other school buildings and offices will be accessible by appointment thru Aug. 31. The Business Office will be open from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; the Pupil Personnel Services Office will be open from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and Blind Brook Middle School and Blind Brook High School will be open from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Indoor COVID restrictions are still in effect, so please call ahead to schedule any appointments.

The Port Chester Republican Party is looking for candidates for the Board of Trustee elections next year. Under the cumulative voting system, all six seats will be open to candidates. Candidates will be nominated at a caucus in late January 2022 for the Mar. 15, 2022 election.

The GOP will also be looking for party/campaign support throughout 2021 and tasks can be done both in person and virtually. Please call Aldo Vitagliano, GOP Village Chairman, at 914/921-0333 or email Linda Turturino, P.C. Village GOP Vice Chair, at [email protected] for further information.

The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library is offering browsing and tables in both the Adult and Children's Departments and computer use by appointment in both the Adult and Children’s departments. 1-hour Browse by Appointment and Table Seating by appointment hours are Mon. & Tues., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Wed., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thurs.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. If using a table, please wipe it with the available cleaning wipes when you leave. 1-Hour Computer Appointments: Note, only one adult is allowed per computer appointment. Any children accompanying them must remain seated next to them for the duration of the appointment. Hours: Mon. & Tues. 1-6 p.m.; Wed.-Fri.: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. All COVID safety procedures are in effect. They also provide No Contact Pick-Up service and encourage placing holds through the online catalog instead of in person or by phone. For browsing appointment or computer appointments call 914/939-6710, then press 0 or email [email protected]. Summer hours for July & August: Adult department--Mon. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Tues.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Children’s department—Mon. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Tues.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat., 9 a.m.-12 p.m. For information or to put an item on hold, go to www.portchester-ryebrooklibrary.org

Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation has redesigned its classic park pass to improve branding and generate repeat business. Park passes are now full color, feature the Parks’ logo, and include a traditional credit card-sized pass as well as a smaller card that can be attached to a key chain. Both cards include a barcode, which identifies the user. While there is no photo on the card, the user’s photo, account number and information will appear on screen when scanned at park entrances. Park passes can be purchased at the following locations: Blue Mountain Sportsman Center at Blue Mountain Reservation, Cortlandt Manor, Croton Point Park, Croton-on-Hudson, Dunwoodie Golf Course, Yonkers, Hudson Hills Golf Course, Ossining, Maple Moor Golf Course, White Plains, Mohansic Golf Course, Yorktown Heights, Saxon Woods Golf Course, Scarsdale, Sprain Lake Golf Course, Yonkers, Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River and Westchester County Parks Department, Ardsley.

Park passes are valid for three years and can be purchased for $90 by Westchester County residents over the age of 18. Junior park passes are available for those ages 12-17 for the same price, with additional rules for guests. Senior citizen park passes for those over age 60 are valid for six years. For more information, go to https://parks.westchestergov.com/park-passes

Manhattanville College will offer a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program in the fall at its newly opened School of Nursing and Health Sciences. According to The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), Family Nurse Practitioners, who have a wide scope of practice and can provide care to patients of any age, are considered the cornerstone of primary healthcare with 70 percent delivering primary care in the United States. Americans sought care from approximately 290,000 FNPs for more than one billion office visits in 2019.

The North Atlantic States Carpenters Training Fund and the Sisters in the Brotherhood are offering a Pre-Apprentice Program, which can lead to a five-year apprenticeship program with the Carpenters Union. A career in the union provides great wages, excellent benefits including a pension and annuity. This program is an ideal opportunity for women who have never considered carpentry as an accessible career option. The Pre-Apprentice Program allows for a trial period to find out if carpentry fits your career path. Qualifications for Pre-Apprentice Program: Must be 18 years of age or older; high school graduate or equivalent recognized by local school authorities (Please bring a copy of your high school transcript, GED and/or college transcripts with you); physically able to perform work (heavy lifting, heights, weather elements); reliable transportation to and from job sites and training; willing to take and pass a drug test prior to acceptance. If applicant is a veteran, a copy of DD-214 is required. Virtual information session required. To register for session, please visit www.nasctf.org; go to the box "Click Here for the Women's Pre-Apprentice Registration.” A Zoom link will then be sent to you for the virtual meeting. For more information, please contact Nicole Grodner at [email protected] 631-620-1217 or Melissa Clark [email protected]; 732/215-5341. For more information about the North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters please visit www.nasrcc.org.