June 14, 2017 at 11:13 AM
SOMERS, N.Y. - Somers Tax Receiver Joan Ribaudo retired from the town of Somers on Wednesday, May 31. Ribaudo was the tax receiver for 12 years, serving as the deputy tax receiver for nine years and overall with the town for close to 30 years. The town board unanimously appointed Michelle McKearney as Ribaudo’s replacement on Thursday, June 1.
By BRIAN MARSCHHAUSER
June 21, 2017SOMERS, N.Y. – The Bailey Park gazebo has been restored to its former glory, thanks to the help of many generous donors.
The half-century-old gazebo, located at Bailey Park, is owned and maintained by the town of Somers. After falling into disrepair over the last few years, the town recruited local businesses and individuals who stepped up to the plate and restored it at little cost to ...
By BRIAN MARSCHHAUSER
June 21, 2017SOMERS, N.Y. – Somers’ “Purple Power” was on full display last Friday at Somers Middle School, as hundreds of volunteers from about 20 teams raised a collective $41,662.99 for cancer research.
The top three individual fundraisers are: Daniel Turner ($11,370), Jackie Graziano ($1,805) and Clara Anderson ($1,689). The top three fundraising teams are: Daniel Strong ...
By ROB DIANTONIO
June 20, 2017ENDICOTT, N.Y. — Mike Sokolofsky was beaming with pride following the New York State Track Championships at Union-Endicott High School near Binghamton last weekend.
After all, Somers’ boys track coach saw four of his athletes medal by placing in the top six in their respective competitions at the state meet, which took place June 9-10.
“It feels great to have all four of ...
By ROB DIANTONIO
June 20, 2017HUNTINGTON STATION, N.Y. — As the No. 24 seed out of 25 teams, the odds were stacked against the Somers FC 16-and-under soccer squad at the New York Cup on June 10 at the HBC Soccer Complex.
The team, however, was not deterred and won the N.Y. Cup championship, going undefeated while edging East Meadow Long Island on penalty kicks in the 10th round.
Somers FC, which was led by Tusker ...
By DOMINICK DEPOLE
June 20, 2017SOMERS, N.Y. — It’s been a surreal past few weeks for Somers graduate Alex Corpolongo, who was selected 50th overall by the Boston Cannons in the Major League Lacrosse Draft.
“It’s definitely an honor to be drafted in the MLL,” Corpolongo said. “I’ve been playing this game my whole life and been working really hard at it for a long time. It’s a ...
By GABRIELLE BILIK
June 20, 2017SOMERS, N.Y. – Special education teachers, both past and present, were honored at this year’s Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA) awards ceremony. Carol Haber-Cohen, who has worked in the district since 1995, was given the Award of Excellence, and Robert Fisher was presented the Award of Merit.
“We’re honoring them for their outstanding service to our ...
By YORKTOWN NEWS
June 18, 2017YORKTOWN, N.Y. – On Saturday, May 20, hundreds of walkers came out to support BluePath Service Dogs at the organization’s first annual walkathon at FDR State Park in Yorktown Heights. The family-friendly fundraiser raised more than $80,000 to further BluePath’s mission of providing autism service dogs, offering safety, companionship and opportunities for ...
By BRETT FREEMAN
We spend so much time teaching our children not to bully one another and not to gossip, but all too often adults don’t practice what they preach, especially given the often toxic and viral nature of social media.
Given the series of events last week regarding a disputed story involving the Somers girls and Yorktown boys lacrosse players, it seems that Somers school administrators were ...
By RUTHANN SCHEFFER
It wasn’t too long ago that Gus, my Florida wellness dog, crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Our hearts were broken. This gentle and kind boy left a huge void and is missed by all, especially Doak, the black Lab who was Gus’s best buddy since he was eight weeks old.
Matt and Helen knew that they would lovingly bring another golden retriever into the family, but not right now—it was ...
By RICK MELéN
I’ve never gone on a cruise before because I’ve had recurring nightmares about all the things that could go wrong. In one nightmare I board the ship, and notice that the other passengers are wearing legionnaire’s hats, there are legions of them and they all have runny noses and a persistent cough. In another, the captain announces that we’ll be experiencing some rough ...
By ADRIENNE KAVELLE
I am a cat woman. The cleverness, independence and fastidiousness of cats are a reflection of how I see myself... only they do it better.
Aside from the first year of our marriage, when we had Fruitcake, a really nutty rabbit, my husband and I always shared our home with dogs and cats.
Dogs are great. They give you unconditional love no matter how you treat them and never question ...
By DR. LINDA SILBERT
Dear Dr. Linda,
In one of your recent columns a parent asked if his son should attend the school’s summer reading program. The father didn’t want him to go because the father had had a bad experience with a summer reading program when he was a kid. Here’s my question. My daughter’s school is providing a summer reading program and her teacher recommends that she attend ...
By BRUCE APAR
Author’s Note: Mom + Pop Culture are a couple of real characters. They could be you and me. Or not. Every so often, I eavesdrop on their conversations. Let’s listen in on what they’re saying right now about the common misperception of what empty storefronts signify.
POP CULTURE: Mom, did you see that new empty storefront in the strip mall?
MOM CULTURE: No, Pop. Which ...
By TRACY BECKERMAN
I winced as we sat in the audience of an experimental music concert played by a string quartet. Calling it music was being generous. It was more like the sound of a subway car screeching on the tracks, mixed with nails on a chalkboard, and choruses of crying babies on an airplane.
“I don't get it,” I whispered to my husband as the quartet tweaked their instruments so violently ...
By DR. SUZY MORAVICK
June 14, 2017It is a dirty job, but someone has to do it! Yes, we are talking about all the litter on the sides of the roads in Somers. Litter clean-up is a never-ending job, but thanks to the dedicated residents and businesses of Somers, the task gets easier and easier each year.
The Somers Litter Task Force would like to extend a heartfelt “thank you” to all Somers residents and businesses ...
By KATHLEEN O’KEEFE
June 21, 2017On a beautiful spring evening overlooking the bucolic countryside of Somers at the Anglebrook Golf Club, the Somers Lions Club celebrated a night for its generous charitable donations. It was the culmination of a year of hard work and volunteerism, which has brought about the opportunity to help where help is needed.
Club President Chris Hanley graciously hosted and reminded the guest-filled ...
