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The Yorktown NetworkTHE YORKTOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEWSLETTER

Volume 15, Issue 5 www.yorktownchamber.org May 2013

P.O. Box 632Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 www.theyorktownnetwork.com

T: 914.245.4599F: 914.734.7171

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Joseph Visconti, President of Yorktown Chamber of Commerce with Drs. Varinder Singh and Benoy Singh.

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The Chamber Spotlight

Looking for alternative ways to heat yourhome? Add some warmth in a remodelingproject? Fire Glow is the place for you!Located in the Jefferson Valley IndustrialPark, just off Route 6 and 2 miles east ofthe Taconic, Fire Glow Distributors wel-

comes you with a warm family environment and over 40 years ofbusiness experience in both retail and service. Fire Glow have fire-places for both wood and gas, indoors and out; Glass doors andmantles for those fireplaces that just need a facelift; Wood, pelletand gas inserts to make your fireplace more efficient. Their show-room also hosts a large variety of free-standing wood, gas andpellet stoves with stove pads, toolsets and steamers too. A gleaming set of barbeque grills with accessories decorates FireGlow’s patio with outdoor wood and gas fire pits. In addition, FireGlow’s technicians are available to service the products they sell.They have pellets in stock all year long. And you can always comeand fill up your propane tank. Owned by John Meeker, Jr. and hiswife, Gail, this family oriented staff is happy to help you with any-thing you need from stove pipe to mantles to fireplaces andeverything in between. They’re open from 9am to 5pm Tuesdaysthru Saturdays and they open at 10am on Wednesdays. Give FireGlow a call at (914) 248-7775 or visit their website at fire-glow.com.

FIRE GLOW DISTRIBUTORS

At Comprehensive ComputersInc., we help ALL businesses capi-talize on the power of theircorporate networks, intranets,

extranets and internet. Our support engineers, technicians anddevelopers help our clients achieve their goal by providing the fol-lowing solutions for either the MAC or PC: hardware and softwaresales and support, advanced networking, remote maintenance andmonitoring, internet security, web design, video surveillance andcomprehensive unified communication solutions.

We are a full service computer consulting firm and have the experi-ence to help your business navigate through the difficultiesassociated with IT in the workplace. We have been in business since1999 and have over 50 years of combined experience

We proudly serve clients within the following industries: Accounting,Advertising, Automotive, Banking, Broadcasting,, Consumer,Education, Executive Services, Financial Services, Retail, Health Care,Insurance, Publishing, Investigative, Legal/Law, Manufacturing,Motion Picture, Private Equity, Property Management, Publishing,Real Estate, Retail & Wholesale, Telecommunications and the like.

We are partnered with the top industry leaders, most notablyMicrosoft, HP, Cisco, NEC, Adobe, Seagate and many more.

If you are in need of assistance and prefer a one to one, personable,attentive and extremely knowledgeable approach to your IT needsthen please contact me, Sergio Esposito either by email Sergio@com-prehensivecomputers.com or directly at 914.433.0575. I would behappy to speak with you and possibly set up a free onsite consulta-tion! Comprehensive Computers, Your One Stop Computer Shop!!

YORKTOWN HEIGHTS INSURANCE AGENCY(YHIA)

1928 Commerce Street, Yorktown Hts, NY 10598Phone: 914-962-YHIA(9442) Fax: 914-962-9700 www.heightsagency.com

The YHIA is conveniently located in the centerof downtown Yorktown, right next toStarbucks. It is owned and operated by RickRomanski, Phil Lombardo and Bonnie Tracywho have over 60 years of experiencebetween them. We call our agency the “LITTLEHOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE” insurance companybecause we are relatively small, local and wetake pride in the personalized service we offerto all our clients.

Our personalized service starts with ouroffice hours. Bonnie, opens the doors at6:30am to accommodate all the commuterswho live in our town and abroad. These earlymorning hours allow everyone to get theirinsurance issues “off their plate” before theygo to work and start their busy days. Shecloses these same doors at 6:00pm and isavailable by cell phone throughout the nightin case of emergency. If you visit Bonnie inthe morning you are guaranteed to get a hotcup of coffee or tea.

Our agency offers a wide range of insuranceproducts from a variety of carriers. Each clientis placed with a company that best suits theirbusiness or personal insurance needs. We alsoemphasize obtaining coverage that will hope-fully provide relief to the client’s pocketbook.

We believe that to be a successful local busi-ness you must be a partner in the community.

Rick has been involved in the Yorktown YouthSoccer Club for 13 years and is currently thePresident. We support many of the HighSchool teams fundraising efforts, we workdirectly with Yorktown LOVE in ACTION,Yorktown Physical Therapy on a concussionscreening project, Joe Speyer of AIRBAC onbackpack safety and more.

If you would like quotes, callBonnie @ 914-962-yhia(9442)or if you want to set up ameeting to discuss your per-sonal or business needscontact: Rick Romanski @914-962-8865 /rromanski@optonline.net.

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On Saturday, April 20, 2013, we hadthe pleasure of an evening at theYorktown Stage. It was nice to see asell-out crowd at the jewel we call TheYorktown Stage. The show “Spamalot”was excellent. It was even more enjoy-able when you consider tickets were$24 and we did not have to drive toNYC or pay for parking. The showended about 10 pm and I was backhome at 10:15pm. I encourage allYorktowners to visit the YorktownStage the next chance you get. I assureyou, you will not be disappointed.

Moving along, I am sure you haveall figured out construction has startedon Route 202. While this will be aninconvenience for a while, the finalproduct will be worth it. Please use cau-tion when traveling through this area.

A special thank you to all that havecontributed to the HealthYorktown 5KRun/Walk. Many people have con-tributed in many ways to make thisevent a success. Our final reward will bethe donations and proceeds we presentto the Lakeland/Yorktown Foundations.These funds will be used to help ouryoung people realize the benefits thefoundations provide.

Our Dinner Dance is just weeksaway. Please make your reservationsearly. We are fifty percent ahead of lastyear in sales and this event will be fabu-lous. Call the office for more

information or goto celebrateyork-town.com.

It’s hard tobelieve we aregearing up for thefifth (5th)Yorktown Festivaland Street Fair.Sponsorships, vendor booths and othervarious opportunities went on sale May1, 2013. Remember, first come firstserved, so make your reservations early.It will be here before you know it.

I would like to remind everyone;yearly dues will go up on June 1, 2013.Anyone can prepay their dues beforethen at the old rate. This increase isnecessary for the organization’s wellbe-ing. Yorktown Chamber of Commercedues are still below the surroundingchambers’ dues. This will also allow usto proceed with future plans and eventsand help us serve you better.

God Bless America.

The Yorktown NetworkThe Yorktown Chamber of Commerce

P.O. Box 632-Parkside CornerYorktown Heights, NY 10598

Phone: (914) 245-4599 Fax: (914) 734-7171email: info@yorktownchamber.org

Website: www.yorktownchamber.org

Send contributions to:Editor: Margaret Primavera

mprimavera@yorktownchamber.org.

Publisher: The Yorktown Chamber of CommerceJoseph Visconti, President

- Newsletter published monthly -

The President’s Column:

Joseph ViscontiPresident

2013 Executive CommitteeJoseph Visconti

RGI Properties, Inc.President

Dr. Michael PoppLower Hudson Valley EAP

Vice-President

Anthony GrassoSecretary

Jeanmarie KlausCastiglia, Eaton & Co.

Treasurer

Aaron BockDurante, Bock & Tota, PLLCChairman of the Board

— • —James Stropoli

Club FitPast President

Director of OperationsArlette Rossignol

Board of DirectorsDenise D’Amico

BH&G Rand RealtyAlbert Capellini

Albert A. Capellini, Esq.John Decker

Crown Security Services LLCSergio Esposito

Comprehensive Computers, Inc.Ferdinand Esser, DC

Sports Therapy of Yorktown, PLLCRon Guarino

Autobahn Car RepairsLucy Khorram

Elite Dental StudiosBarry LiebmanYorktown Stage

Barry LevinAmerican Solutions for Business

George LucciolaState Farm Insurance

Robin NewhookNewhook Marketing Solutions

David PaganelliCivic Member

RoseMarie PanioCivic MemberDiana PennaField HomeMarc Saidel

Saidel and Saidel, PCJoseph J Straci

Straci’s Financial SolutionsAndrea Wagner

Wagner Web Designs, Inc.

Member EmeritusBarry Rost

Mohegan Lake Motors

Yorktown Chamber of CommerceDues Increase

Effective June 1, 2013Number of Employees1 – 10 $ 250.0011 – 25 $ 300.00Over 25 $ 475.00

Special Membership CategoriesBanks $ 600.00 Add’l branches $ 110.00

Developers $ 600.00RE Agencies $ 400.00N-F-Profits $ 150.00Schools $ 350.00Civic Member $110.00

Dues can be prepaid any time before May 31, 2013 at the old rate.

“The Doctor Is In”“God grant me the SERENITY toaccept the things I cannot change,COURAGE to change the things Ican and WISDOM to know the

difference.”

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You’re Invited

Near HorizonMay 6, 2013Networking Meeting– Member Free EventMonday, 6pmStone Ridge Marketing Center atFieldhome2300 Catherine Street, Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567

May 31, 2013Yorktown Chamber of Commerce15th Annual Dinner DanceTrump National Westchester, 339 Pine Rd. Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510

Far HorizonJune 10, 2013Networking Meeting– Member Free EventMonday 6pmCitibank, N. A. 360 Downing Drive, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598

June 22, 2013Yorktown Chamber of Commerce 2nd Annual Auto Show – Free EventJack DeVito Memorial Park, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598

June 24, 2013Networking Meeting - Member Free EventMonday, 6pmMohansic Grill & Lounge, 1500 Baldwin Road, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598

to these outstanding Chamber events

Don’t forget to stay current withall the latest happenings and

networking meeting date changesat the Chamber by visitingwww.yorktownchamber.org

RSVP to mprimavera@yorktownchamber.org

Thank You for Your Recent Renewal… As of May 1, 2013

Autobahn Car RepairsBee and Jay Plumbing and Heating Corp.Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty

Conte Electric CompanyHartel’s Auto Body

Hudson Valley Hospital Center

IBest CorpJames J. Bernitt, P.E., P.C.

Jefferson Valley Oral SurgeryLakeland Children’s Center

Newhook Marketing SolutionsPure Physique Personal Training Studio

R. F. Joyce, CPAStraci’s Financial SolutionsYorktown Coach DinerYorktown Stage, Inc.Young Advisor Group

Mark Your Calendar!

Member Appreciation Night

Wednesday, August 21, 2013 – 6:00pmLittle Sorrento – Yorktown Heights, NY 10598

$40pp

HONORING:Sergio Esposito

Comprehensive Computers, Inc.

Tony Grasso

Lucy KhorramElite Dental Studios

David PaganelliYorktown Town Board Member

Dr. Michael PoppLower Hudson Valley EAP

Yorktown Stage – announces auditions for “Big the Musical”. Auditionsat Yorktown Stage, 1974 Commerce Street, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598by appointment only. For additional info: 914-962-0606 website:www.yorktownstage.org

Business Buzzq

Roll Out the Red Carpet… And Welcome Our New Members!

Marketing ServicesWelcome Wagon International

Ms. April Cortes41 G Jefferson Oval

Yorktown Heights, NY 10598Phone (914) 262-3214

PhysiciansLenox Hill Heart and Vascular

InstituteMs. Andrea Norrell

2649 Strang BoulevardYorktown Heights, NY 10598

Phone (516) 350-7053

RestaurantsTrailside Café

Ms. Joanne Palmer315 Kear Street

Yorktown Heights, NY 10598Phone (914) 302-6981

Attention Chamber Members: Bring in your promotional

materials to the Chamber officeto be included in our new

member packets and press kits.

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NETWORKING MEETINGTHE SEED DAY CARE CENTER

Yorktown Heights, NY • April 8, 2013

Wes Stumpf, The “Mister S”Express, Bill Dandreano, CountyChildrens Center

Howell Schechter, Maintenance ServiceIndustries, Inc., Town Councilman VishnuPatel, Irith Schechter, Jean Hamerman,Envirocare

Steven Peikes, All NY Title Agency,Inc., Gerald Weil, Keller Williams,Realty PartnersGrant Schneider, PD Strategies, Paul Cardi,

Examiner Media

Hamad Abdulrahim, Paychex, TonyVuocolo, Liberty Mutual Insurance

HOST: The Seed Day Care Center Staff

Bill Primavera, Coldwell BankerReal Estate, Pamela Stern, HIBU

Kris Kristensen, TaconicPharmacy, Sergio Esposito,Comprehensive Computers, Inc.

John Settembrino ProfessionalFinancial Consultants, AlainRossignol, Alain’s Painting

Bob and Diane Arenholz, BetterHomes & Gardens Rand Realty

Jennie Menton-Grasso, St. Patrick’s Seniors, Dhatri Dave,Keller Williams Realty Partners, YCC Board Member, TonyGrasso

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Thank You to

Our Chamber Annual Sponsors, as well as our

5K Sponsors Listed Below:

Hudson Valley Hospital Center

North Shore LIJ

Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency, LLC

Club Fit

Northern Westchester Hospital Center

Crystal Hall at Somers CommunityCenter

DML Mortgage

Dr. Richard L. Schechtman

Elite Dental Studios

Maples Leaf Associates

Saidel & Saidel PC

Tom Thumb Preschool

Special Thank You to ALL of our Family Sponsors as well!

The Third Annual HealthYorktown 5K Run/WalkF.D.R. State Park, Yorktown Heights, NY • April 27, 2013

Poster submitted by ThomasJefferson School students

Joseph Visconti, President of theYorktown Chamber of Commercewith participants at the 3rd AnnualHealthYorktown 5K Run/Walk.

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The Third Annual HealthYorktown 5K Run/WalkF.D.R. State Park, Yorktown Heights, NY • April 27, 2013

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Your Community Connection…Yorktown Events

Yorktown Lions Club – 19th Annual Summer ConcertSeries - Sundays -6-8 PM, Free & Open to the Public –Jack DeVito Memorial Park at the Gazebo, YorktownHeights, NY:

June 23 – The Glitter Twins – Rolling Stones Tribute BandJuly 7 – Java JiveJuly 21 – Chain of FoolsAugust 4 – Fabulous 60’sAugust 18 – The CaprisSeptember 1 – 45 RPM

FIELDHOME - In celebration of their historic founding125 years ago, The Field Library, Peekskill, NY andThe Catharine Field Home, Cortlandt Manor, NY arepleased to announce the donation by the CatharineField Home board trustees of a unique cataloguedcollection of historic documents about the residentsof Field Home from 1887 through 1987.

Both Field Home and The Field Library were foundedin 1887 as gifts to the Peekskill community by theField family. At the time, Peekskill had several smallsubscription libraries located throughout the villagebut no central library, nor a home for the aged.

Many of the residents of Field Home came from thesurrounding areas. Contained in these files are resi-dent histories, as well as, records of an importantHudson Valley institution. The resident records aregenealogical and family history treasures of theseWestchester women. Many lived until their deaths atField Home. Beginning last May, two archivists wereemployed to catalog the paperwork for the 400women who were residents at Field Home from 1887to 1987.

Preserving and continuing its historic mission to pro-vide high quality care to the elderly, Field Home hasbegun marketing a new independent living facility,Stone Ridge at Fieldhome. The original building willbe reduced to one wing to make way for new hous-ing to meet contemporary standards. The interior ofthe neo-classical building will undergo upgrades butmaintain its familiar facade.

Members of the Field family gathered last June tocelebrate their 250th anniversary in WestchesterCounty. They visited The Field Library and The FieldHome to celebrate the 125th anniversaryof bothinstitutions.

The Field Library will soon make the materials acces-sible on-line to the public. For more information onThe Field Library Local History Collection, the ColinT. Naylor, Jr. Archives, contact Kim Stucko at 914-737-5499. For more information on Fieldhome, contactPatti Horvath at 914-739-2244 or email her at phor-vath@fieldhome.com

Saidel & Saidel, P.C. ATTORNEYS AT LAW

P.O. BOX 308 PARKSIDE CORNER YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NEW YORK 10598 TEL # 914-736-6500 FAX# 914-736-6581

www.saidelesqs.com

MARC L. SAIDEL SHERYL M. SAIDEL

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Business formation, transactions

& general counseling

Commercial and Residential Real Estate

Representation of Condos, Co-ops & HOAs

Wills, Estate Planning and Probate

Interested in becoming a member? Call us at (914) 245-4599

Expanded and Updated Meeting Room Available forRental to Chamber Members Having undergone an extensive expansion and technologyupdating, the Conference Room offered for rent by yourYorktown Chamber of Commerce, is now available for yourmeeting needs for as many as 50 people, according to JoeVisconti, President.

“This has been a great option for our members for some timenow,” said Visconti in making the announcement, “but nowwe can accommodate as many as 50 people which is a greatimprovement over our former 30-person capacity.”

Further Visconti noted that the Chamber will be installing anew Epson wireless projector suspended from the ceiling thatis able to project images from any laptop or PC wirelessly.

For facilitating the improvements, Visconti credits and thanksthe following Chamber members: Comprehensive Computers,Inc., CS Construction &Home Improvement,D & P Floor Covering,March Construction,Inc., TNT Contractingof Westchester, Inc.,and YorktownHeating and AirConditioning, Inc.

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Unfortunately, none of us are made of steel, but,

wouldn’t it be nice to know you’re protected from

life’s uncertainties?

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Yorktown Heights, New York

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e-mail: smd@mcmplaw.com

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15TH ANNUAL DINNER-DANCE AND AWARDS CELEBRATION

FRIDAY, MAY 31st, 2013

Trump National Golf Club 339 Pine Road – Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510

www.celebrateyorktown.com

Honoring Business Couple of the Year Marc and Sheryl Saidel, Saidel & Saidel, PC

Organization of the Year Yorktown Teen Center

Chairman’s Award Barry Levin, American Solutions for Business

Community Service Award Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)

Lifetime Achievement Award Jeanmarie Klaus, Castiglia, Eaton Co., Diana Penna, Fieldhome, James Stropoli, Club Fit

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SAVE THE DATE!

2nd Yorktown Chamber of Commerce Auto Show

Featuring

2013/2014 Models (More than 55 cars on display)

Audi - Cadillac - Chevrolet - Chrysler -

Dodge - Ford - Honda - Hyundai – Infiniti - Jeep - Mercedes - Nissan - Subaru -

Toyota - Volkswagen -

Saturday, June 22nd, 2013 Jack DeVito Memorial Park

(Veterans Road, Yorktown Heights, NY) 11:00 am - 4:00pm

Free admission!

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The Yorktown Chamber of CommerceP.O. Box 632 – Parkside Corner – Route 202Yorktown Heights, NY 10598www.yorktownchamber.org