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The Yorktown Network THE YORKTOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEWSLETTER

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

T: 914.245.4599F: 914.734.7171

DIAMOND CLUB

Volume 17, Issue 2 www.yorktownchamber.org February 2015

Exhibitor Form on page 12…ExaminerNortherN WestchesterThe

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The Back Nine Indoor golf is a new and unique business that we opened in Cortlandt Manor NY in December 2013, and has a little something for everyone. In our 5000 square foot facility, we have six state of the art golf simulators with over 40 golf courses to choose from. Beginner and advanced golfers alike can enjoy learning and improving they’re golf game even in the winter time! You’ll

find the technology surprisingly accurate as you drive, chip and put your way through 18 holes with your friends. The simulators also give great feedback on each shot to help you analyze your swing. Then when you’re done with your round you can relax at our great sports bar and restaurant in the front area.

The Back Nine also makes a very unique and fun place to throw your next party. We can cater parties for people of all ages in our back room. The kids especially love playing Xbox and Wii games on the huge projection screens and we can accommodate up to 30 people. Party packages start at $299 and are becoming very popular. If you need a little extra help with your golf game you can take a lesson or two with one of our PGA rated golf pro’s. As the owners, Tom Allen & Tim Peterson always look forward to meeting new people at the “Back Nine” and we hope everyone reading this will stop by and check it out. You can also visit our web site for more details at www.thebacknineindoorgolf.com

The Chamber Spotlight

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I am a style consultant in the Westchester, NY area selling a luxury men’s clothing line called J.Hilburn. It is revolutionizing the way men shop, dress, look, and feel! As your Style Consultant I will meet with you to set up a unique measurement profile and help create clothing that is fit and styled exclusively for you! We offer clients a custom and ready-to-wear wardrobe made from the world’s finest fabrics with personalized construction at an uncompromising value. Pamper yourself or someone you love with the gift of custom! Contact me to set up a consultation! [email protected] or 845-206-5140

Things getting a little cramped? When you want to store your belongings in an ultra-friendly, worry-free environment, Extra Space Storage is the industry leader. We’re raising the standards of self-storage with clean, safe facilities staffed by highly trained storage pro-fessionals. Extra Space Storage is a respected national company, with over 1,000 properties nationwide. That means no matter where you are, you’ll always be able to find the same great facilities and friendly customer service at a convenient location. You can expect the highest level of customer service any time you step inside an Extra Space Storage property.

Come benefit from professional on-site managers, flexible lease options, convenient automatic payment options, as well as boxes, packing materials and locks sold on site. Here at Extra Space Storage we know your belongings are important to you. Experience greater peace of mind with state-of-the-art security systems, bright lighting, perimeter gates and fencing, video sur-veillance, on-site resident managers at most locations and gated access with individual access codes. Visit us at our new facility at 3333 Crompond Road (Route 202) in Yorktown Heights in the back of the Staples plaza or call us at 1-888- STORAGE. Let us show you why you deserve Extra Space.

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The Chamber Spotlight

Michael Golio is the Manager of Hudson Valley Bank’s Peekskill Branch. As Manager, he is responsible for the overall management and operations of the Branch. In addition to meeting the banking needs of our existing customers, he is responsible for developing new business in the area served by the Branch.

Michael, who rejoined Hudson Valley Bank in November 2012, is an accomplished banker who was most recently the Manager for Chase Bank. He began his career in bank-ing in 1989 as a Shareholder Liaison in the Corporate Trust Department for the Bank of New York in New York City and transitioned to branch banking in 1992. A resident of Ossining, Michael holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Iona College in New Rochelle.

Michael will be hosting our Feburary networking event at his branch. Hudson Valley Bank is well known for its attor-ney segment program, which not only services attorneys needs with ease but uses technology and time saving steps to maximize attorney business growth. Michael and his staff are looking forward to seeing our Chamber members and new prospects at the February network meeting.

Hudson Valley Bank specializes in providing a full range of financial services to businesses, professional services firms, not-for-profit organizations and individuals; and provides investment management services through a subsidiary, A. R. Schmeidler & Co., Inc. The Bank regularly earns high marks for its financial strength and quality and is consistently rated high for customer satisfaction.

Hudson Valley Bank, 21 Scarsdale Road, Yonkers, NY 10707. Tel: (914) 961-6100 • www.hudsonvalleybank.com

Michael Golio First Vice President & Branch Manager

Hudson Valley Bank 1835 E Main Street Peekskill NY 10566

Tel: (914) 736 9416 Fax: (914) 736 9419

[email protected]

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The space formerly occupied by the President’s Column will be utilized going forward as “The Yorktown Chamber of Commerce Board of Director’s Corner.”

Look forward to our Directors’ individual observations and musings which will be sent to our membership and used as a marketing tool by “savvy” advertisers. Are you among them? If not, call the Chamber office for details at 914-245-4599.

Margaret PrimaveraEditor

The Yorktown NetworkThe Yorktown Chamber of Commerce

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

Phone: (914) 245-4599 Fax: (914) 734-7171email: [email protected]

Website: www.yorktownchamber.org

Send contributions to:Editor: Margaret Primavera

[email protected].

Publisher: The Yorktown Chamber of CommerceEric DiBartolo, President

- Newsletter published monthly -

The Yorktown Chamber of Commerce Board of Director’s Corner

2015 Executive CommitteeEric DiBartolo

Yorktown Funeral HomePresident

Sergio EspositoComprehensive Computers, Inc.

Vice-PresidentAnthony Grasso

Civic MemberTreasurer

James StropoliClub Fit

SecretaryAaron Bock

Durante, Bock & Tota, PLLCChairman of the Board

— • —Joseph Visconti

RGI Properties, Inc.Past President

Director of OperationsNancy Stingone

Director of Public RelationsMargaret Primavera

Board of DirectorsAlbert Capellini

Albert A. Capellini, Esq.John Decker

Crown Security Services LLCBrett FreemanYorktown NewsRon Guarino

Autobahn Car RepairsJeffrey Jankowski

SCORELucy Khorram

Elite Dental StudiosWilliam LaScala

Civic MemberBarry Levin

American Solutions for BusinessGeorge Lucciola

State Farm InsuranceRoseMarie Panio

Civic MemberDiana PennaField Home

Dr. Michael PoppLower Hudson Valley EAP

Marc SaidelSaidel and Saidel, PCChristopher Sciarra

CS Construction and Home ImprovementDr. Binoy K. Singh

NSLIJ Lenox HillJoseph J Straci

Straci’s Financial Solutions

Member EmeritusBarry Rost

Mohegan Lake Motors

Yorktown Chamber of CommerceMembership Dues

Number 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

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You’re Invited

Near HorizonFebruary 9, 2015Networking Meeting – Member Free EventMonday, 6pm Hudson Valley Bank, 1835 Main Street, Peekskill, NY 10566

February 21, 2015Jilco/Yorktown Chamber of Commerce 2015 Home & Lifestyles EXPOSaturdayJefferson Valley Mall/ Simon Property Group650 Lee BoulevardJefferson Valley, NY 10535

Far HorizonMarch 23, 2015 Networking Meeting – Member Free EventMonday, 6pm Jefferson Valley Mall/ Simon Property Group, 650 Lee BoulevardJefferson Valley, NY 10535

to these outstanding Chamber events

Don’t forget to stay current with all the latest happenings and networking meeting date changes at the Chamber by visiting www.yorktownchamber.org

RSVP to [email protected]

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Thank You for Your Recent Renewal… As of February 1, 2015

American Legion Post 1009Club Fit

Comfort Heating Fuel and Service, Inc.County Legislator Michael Kaplowitz

CS Construction and Home ImprovementDurante, Bock & Tota, PLLC

Hudson River Teachers Federal Credit UnionHudson Valley Bank

Hudson Valley Hospital CenterLittle Learners of Westchester, Inc.

Marathon Development Group, Ltd.Michael’s Paving

Mohegan Lake MotorsPied Piper School

Putnam County Savings BankPutnam/Northern Westchester BOCES

Site Design ConsultantsThe Country House in Westchester

The Vinyl King, Inc.Travel Network

Villa Barone Hilltop ManorWagner Web Designs, Inc.

Yorktown News

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

EyeglassesSterling OpticalHeather Freilich

650 Lee BoulevardYorktown Heights, NY 10598

Phone (914) 245-8111 Fax: (914) 245-1826

StorageExtra Space Storage

Mary Rose McGuinness3333 Crompond Road

Yorktown Heights, NY 10598Phone (914) 930-1207

PaintingGenesis Macedo

Genesis Pro Painting & Restoration, Inc.

2079 Baldwin RoadYorktown Heights, NY 10598

Phone (914) 826-4767

YORKTOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL MEETING – DECEMBER 12, 2014At its Annual Meeting held on Friday, December, 12, 2014 at its offices, the Yorktown Chamber of Commerce elected its Executive Committee and new members of the Board of Directors. New Board members include: Jeffrey Jankowski, SCORE, William LaScala, Civic Member. Appointed: Dr. Binoy K. Singh, NSLIJ Lenox Hill. Reelected to the Board were: Al Capellini, Esq.; Chris Sciarra, CS Construction & Home Improvement; Eric DiBartolo, Yorktown Funeral Home; John Decker, Crown Securities LLC; Ron Guarino, Autobahn Car Repairs. The 2015 Executive Committee includes: President: Eric DiBartolo, Yorktown Funeral Home; Vice President: Sergio Esposito, Comprehensive Computers, Inc.; Secretary: James Stropoli, Club Fit; Treasurer: Anthony Grasso, Civic Member; Chairman of the Board: Aaron Bock, Durante Bock & Tota, PLLC and Past President: Joseph Visconti, RGI Properties, Inc.

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NETWORKING MEETING Solaris Sports Clubs • Yorktown Heights, NY • January 12, 2015

HOSTS: Elizabeth Chang, Fitness & Membership Director and Kristine Theo, Club Manager, Solaris Sports Clubs

Robert J. Chapman, Albert J. Chapman Agency, Inc., Sarah Linder, Paychex, Margaret Primavera, Yorktown Chamber of Commerce, James Stropoli, Club Fit

Sarah Linder, Paychex and Peter F. Kennedy, Greyrock Accounting Systems

Tony and Jennie Grasso, Jenton Green Energy, Daniel A. Ciarcia, Ciarcia Engineering, P.C.

Tom Diana, Comfort Fuel & Heating Service, Inc., Eric DiBartolo, President, Yorktown Chamber of Commerce, Yorktown Supervisor, Michael Grace, Bruce Apar, Chase Media Group

Sergio Esposito, Comprehensive Computers, Inc. Peter F. Kennedy, Greyrock Accounting Systems

Sergio Esposito, Comprehensive Computers, Inc. and Maria Amodeo, LA Cakes LLC

Sergio Esposito, Comprehensive Computers, Inc. and Joseph L. Frederick, Jr. Yorktown Sports Complex

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Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medicaid Planning (Nursing Home and Home Care),

Asset Protection Planning, Estate Administration

Recognized as a New York Super Lawyer in 2013Member, National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysPast Chair, Westchester County Bar Assoc. Elder Law CommitteeExecutive Committee, New York State Bar Assoc. Elder Law Section

Yorktown Heights Office 2074 Crompond RoadYorktown Heights, NY 10598(914) 245-2440 Telephone(914) 245-7403 Facsimile

Larchmont Office2180 Boston Post RoadLarchmont, NY 10528(914) 834-3500 Telephone(914) 834-0620 Facsimile

e-mail: [email protected]

www.PlanTodayForTomorrow.comwww.McMillanConstabile.com

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HAPPY VALENTINES DAY From All of us

At

Parkside Corner Shopping Center

3565 Crompond Road – Route 202

Your Community Connection…Yorktown Events

Teatown Lake Reservation – 11th Hudson River EagleFest will celebrate this conservation success story and the return of the eagle to the lower Hudson Valley at Croton Point Park (Eagle Headquarters) on Saturday, February 7, 2015. Thousands of area res-idents will be in attendance at EagleFestsm to get a glimpse of these majestic birds of prey. For addi-tional information: Contact Laura Elmore –[email protected]

Support Connection – will hold its debut Dance-A-Thon on Saturday, February 28, from 5-10, at Solaris Sports Club in Yorktown is open to people of all ages. Pre-registration is encouraged. For more information, or to register now, please visit: http://scdanceathon.bpt.me/.

The DR Is InAlways pray to have eyes that see the best, a heart

that forgives the worst, a mind that forgets the bad, and a soul that never loses faith.

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Industry-leading company seeks sales oriented individual to join our winning team in a position with a first year minimum guarantee of $50,000 base salary plus commissions, unlimited earning potential, and the ability to impact people’s lives for the better.

In this position, you will manage the territory of Westchester County with existing clients and prospects while following a proven business plan backed by company-wide support. The position also provides an extensive, paid training program, career-long learning opportunities, and outstanding benefits and incentive packages.

Qualified applicants must have a four-year college degree, outstanding people skills, and a competitive drive.

To apply please e-mail me or send your résumé to:

District Marketing Manager Bob Butkus Phone: 203-721-5606Federated Insurance Fax: 724-933-8068388 Main Street, Unit 2B E-Mail: [email protected], CT 06468

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and not require employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.An Equal Opportunity Employer

Looking to make a difference?

Federated Mutual Insurance Company • Federated Service Insurance Company* • Federated Life Insurance CompanyOwatonna, Minnesota 55060 • Phone: (507) 455-5200 • www.federatedinsurance.com *Not licensed in the states of NH, NJ, and VT. © 2013 Federated Mutual Insurance Company

Industry-leading company seeks sales oriented individual to join our winning team in a position with a first year minimum guarantee of $50,000 base salary plus commissions, unlimited earning potential, and the ability to impact people’s lives for the better.

In this position, you will manage the territory of Westchester County with existing clients and prospects while following a proven business plan backed by company-wide support. The position also provides an extensive, paid training program, career-long learning opportunities, and outstanding benefits and incentive packages.

Qualified applicants must have a four-year college degree, outstanding people skills, and a competitive drive.

To apply please e-mail me or send your résumé to:

District Marketing Manager Bob Butkus Phone: 203-721-5606Federated Insurance Fax: 724-933-8068388 Main Street, Unit 2B E-Mail: [email protected], CT 06468

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and not require employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.An Equal Opportunity Employer

Looking to make a difference?

Federated Mutual Insurance Company • Federated Service Insurance Company* • Federated Life Insurance CompanyOwatonna, Minnesota 55060 • Phone: (507) 455-5200 • www.federatedinsurance.com *Not licensed in the states of NH, NJ, and VT. © 2013 Federated Mutual Insurance Company

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n n GRAND OPENING n n Wild Fusion Restaurant

250 Main Street • White Plains, NY January 16, 2015

L to r: Yorktown Chamber of Commerce President, Eric DiBartolo, Tom Diana, Comfort Heating Fuel & Service, Inc., Yorktown Supervisor, Michal Grace, George Oros, Sindy Lin and Jack Xiao of Wild Fusion

Attention Chamber Members:

Bring in your promotional materials to the Chamber office to be included in our new member

packets and press kits.

Expanded and Updated Meeting Room Available for Rental to Chamber Members Having undergone an extensive expansion and technology updating, the Conference Room offered for rent by your Yorktown Chamber of Commerce, is now available for your meeting needs for as many as 50 people, according to Joe Visconti, President.

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

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

For facilitating the improvements, Visconti credits and thanks the following Chamber members: Comprehensive Computers, Inc., CS Construction & Home Improvement, D & P Floor Covering, March Construction, Inc., TNT Contracting of Westchester, Inc., and Yorktown Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:Deliver books to homebound and shut-in residents

John C. Hart Memorial Library: 914-245-5262 ext. 249

Yorktown Volunteer Ambulance Corps: 914-245-1267

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A Community Foundation that Seeks to Strengthen Its Members and Affiliates by Sharing Resources and Uniting

the Community for the Common Good

ATTENTION YORKTOWN ORGANIZATIONS, VOLUNTEERS, RESIDENTS and BUSINESSES !

YORKTOWNUNITED.ORG SEND YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS TO [email protected] TO BE ADDED TO OUR MAILING LIST

@YORKTOWNUNITED ON TWITTER YORKTOWN ORGANIZATIONS UNITED ON

YORKTOWN ORGANIZATIONS UNITED BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2015 BRUCE APAR, PRESIDENT; MIKE SITZER, VICE PRESIDENT;

RICHARD DE SILVA, TREASURER; MARY CAPOCCIA, SECRETARY; HONORABLE SALVATORE A. LAGONIA, COUNSEL; MICHAEL GRACE, EXECUTIVE

MEMBER-AT-LARGE; TRICY CUSHNER, AL FRENCH, MONICA GARRIGAN, THE REV. CLAIRE WOODLEY, MEMBERS-AT-LARGE

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1383, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 (914) 275-6887

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JILCO/YORKTOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

2015 HOME & LIFESTYLES EXPO

Saturday, February 21, 2015 – 11:00am–4:00pm at Jefferson Valley Mall, 650 Lee Boulevard, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598

Directions: Please complete this form, sign and fax it with credit card payment to 914-734-7171. If paying by check, please make check payable to “The Yorktown Chamber of Commerce, with “Home & Lifestyles Expo” on memo line. Mail completed agreement with check to The Yorktown Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 632, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 Company Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________________

Contact: ______________________________________________ Title: _____________________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

City: _____________________________________________________ State: ______________ Zip: _____________________________

Phone: ( ) ________________________________ Fax: ( ) __________________________________________________________

E Mail: _____________________________________ Website: ___________________________________________________________

Vendor Booth Reservation: Vendor Space 10’ x 10’; Each vendor rental includes: table, 2 chairs, and tablecloth.

EXHIBITORS MUST WAIT UNTIL 4PM TO DISMANTLE THEIR BOOTH For proper placement at the event, please submit a brief description of your booth display below. Brief Booth Description: _________________________________________________________________________________________ Throughout the day, there will be exhibitions and interactive demonstrations occurring during the Expo. If any participating vendor wishes to do a demo or exhibition, please contact Nancy Stingone to be placed on the agenda with a secured timeslot. A copy of your Certificate of Insurance MUST be submitted with application (See Pg. 2 for Certificate Wording). Vendor Space (1st come, 1st served): *Membership in any Chamber of Commerce will be honored. Member* – $300 _____________________ Non-member – $400 _____________________ Double Space: Member* – $515 _____________________ Non-member –$690 _____________________ 2 Lunch vouchers will be provided to each vendor Additional lunch voucher $10.00 each _______________________

Electricity is available (FREE) to vendors who provide their own 50ft power cord (please note that we only have a limited number of electrical spots, again, based on a first come, first served basis).

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Payment Enclosed/to be charged: $____________________ Payment Method: _________ Check / ___________Visa / ______________MasterCard - Card Number: ___________________________ Exp. Date: __________________ Cardholder Authorized Signature: ________________________________________________________

All sales final no refunds will be given

YCC reserves the right to deny any application. All spaces & sponsorships will be sold on a first come, first served basis. The Chamber will try to accommodate location request, but can’t guarantee.

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Support Our

SPONSORS

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We could not have done it without

you!

Mohegan Lake MotorsRt 6 Mohegan Lake, NY (914) 528-8076

“ I T ’ S N O T J U S T A B O U T T H E C A R ”

Mohegan Lake Motors thanks everyone involved in the successful building and completion of our new Volkswagen Facility. We could not have done it without all of you.

Treating our customers with respect and valuing our reputation above all else is what Mohegan Lake Motors has been doing for over 44 years.

Doing business this way is just our way of life. It’s more than just a great deal which you get…it’s the total experience which is why so many clients continue to come back to Mohegan Lake Motors year after year… So, after 44 years we have only one thing left to say...Thank You!

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