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“Women of Excellence”“Women of Excellence”

Advertising Supplement to The Pennysaver by The Yonkers Chamber of Commerce March 22, 2017

Susan SaccoSusan SaccoBusiness Professional AwardBusiness Professional Award

Carol DalyCarol DalyThomas J. Caramadre, Jr.Thomas J. Caramadre, Jr.

Humanitarian AwardHumanitarian Award

Josyane ColwellJosyane ColwellEntrepreneurial AwardEntrepreneurial Award

Hope Hollinsworth CoaxumHope Hollinsworth CoaxumAbove and Beyond AwardAbove and Beyond Award

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1993Gladys Baerga Viruet, Monica Getz,Vera DeMarco, Elaine Sheila MorrisGina Bongiorno, John Gilligan

1994Dee Barbato, Lee Douglas,

Beverly Levine, Halo Yaccino, Ann Muro1995

Cheryl Brannan, Mary Mancuso Logan,Lucy Benedetto, Sr. Mary Linehan

1996Susan Cohen, R.N., Jacqueline Winslow Miller,Dr. Joan O’Gorman, Mary Ann Monachelli

1997Susan Gunser, Iris Walshin, Dr. Gladys Pack, Wilda

Mejias, Pastor Rosalind Fields

1998Mary Gaines, Joyce Fortunato,

Edith Klein, Janice Lubin Kirschner

1999Hon. Cecile Singer, Dr. Sarala Devi,

Sister Mary Linehan, Hon. Doris Friedman

2000Danielle DeMatteis, Patricia Sadler,

Alberta D’Aloia Wort, Alfred Weissman

2001Patricia Daye, Marilyn Caselli,Arline Frey, Martin Walshin

2002Elizabeth McFadden, Wanda London,Lenore Minerva, Murray Gunner

2003Christine Gaudio, Joy Lawrence,Kathleen Ryan, Rev. Burtner Ulrich

2004Janine Rose, Angela Stanley,Ellen Story, Greg duSablon

2005Joan Dupay, Sandra Miller,

Carmen Gomez Goldberg, James Campbell

2006Nancy Woodruff Ment, Betty Heiman, Joyce Hernandez,

Mary E. Hotte (posthumously)

2007Lois Epstein Herzberg, Maxine Helman,Kathleen Dirschel, Rev. Luther Evans

2008Ellen Lynch, Marla Hurban,

Bernice Cook, Richard Fitzgerald

2009Helen Henkel, Elaine David,

Lynn Nelson, William B.J. Harrington

2010Vanessa Osso, Barbara Berrios, Jane McAffe,

Pat & Larry McCrudden

2011Liz Pollack, Diana Costabile, Bernice Spreckman,

Genevieve Piturro

2012Kay Scott, Eileen Mannion Collum, Emily Ellis,

Maryann Cariello2013

Ann Kachmar, Margaret Assante, Ann Chianese,Deborah Dimiceli, Melvina Carter

2014Piedad Abreau, James J. Landy, Joan Magoolaghan,

Shawyn Patterson Howard2015

Mora Kiernan, Pat Puleo, Dr. Suzanne Greenidge,Orla Kelleher2016

Christina Gilmartin, Pat Tursi,Beth Fitzgerald, Linda Bohan

Past Women of Excellence Award RecipientsBOARD OF DIRECTORS

Angelo R. Martinelli

ChairmanPaul Ranieri

Vice Chairman

Thomas McSpedon

TreasurerHoward Berman

CounselRobert Galterio

Chairman EmeritusRonald Corti

Patrick Daugherty

Brian Harrington

Peter Smith

Eben Walker

Kevin T. Cacace

President

John Acciavatti

Orlando Alves

Greg Arcaro

Michael Carbillano

Joseph Cooke

Henry Djonbalaj

Edward Falcone

Moira Kiernan

Joseph Marra

Michael Minerva

Carmine Mollica

Anthony Mormile

Liz Pollack

Ronald Rienas

Alexander Sajdak

Fred Salvino

John Saraceno

Nader Sayegh

Judith Schwartzstein

Joseph Shuldiner

Lisa Summa-Guarino

Stephen Szulhan

Wilson A. Terrero

Mario Trombetta

Vincent Volino

Bernice White-Gaynor

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Exciting things are happening atthe Yonkers Chamber of Commercethat I am happy to share with you.As you can see from this beautifulpublication of The YonkersProgress, we are hard at work tokeep you informed of the latestnews from our members and theYonkers Business Community. OurChamber is the voice of business inYonkers and The Yonkers Progressis our voice. In addition to ournewspaper, we have a very activeand user friendly website:www.yonkerschamber.com, featuringupcoming events, member newsand lots of photos. Please emailyour news to us, and we will behappy to post for you.This year our Women in Business

Committee is proud to celebrate 25years of excellence at our AnnualLuncheon sponsored by CrossCounty Shopping Center, recogniz-ing four outstanding women whoexemplify excellence and service toour community. We congratulateall of this year’s most deserving

winners Susan Sacco, JosyaneColwell, Carol Daly and HopeHollinsworth Coaxum, who areprominently featured in this issueof The Progress. This year we lookforward to welcoming back pasthonorees for a “parade of excel-lence procession” to kick-off theevent at the beautiful CastleRoyale. We are happy to welcomeback Cablevision’s News 12Director and past honoree, JanineRose as our Mistress of Ceremonies.Also recognized at the luncheon

are three very qualified and talentedhigh school students from theYonkers Public Schools who willbe rewarded with a $1,000 scholar-ship. Winners must meet highscholastic criteria and communityand volunteer involvement. Wecongratulate them and wish themthe best of luck in all their futureendeavors. The Chamber thanks 5-Star Premier Residences for contin-uing their generosity by donatingone of the scholarships this year!Please contact me if you would

like to be a part of the dynamicWomen in Business Committee. Wewill meet again in early September.This year the Chamber of

Commerce will be holding itsAnnual Golf Outing at the beautifulSaint Andrew’s Golf Club inHastings-on-Hudson, New York, onThursday, May 18. Invitations viaregular mail, and electronically onour website, www.yonkerschamber.comwill be available soon.I am happy to report that we

have welcomed many new busi-nesses, both large and small, intoour Chamber, and we continue toactively recruit new ones. Newmembers are featured in our news-paper, The Progress, which is dis-tributed by the Penny Saver to45,000 homes and families and ourwebsite. I invite you all to getinvolved with the Yonkers Chamberof Commerce.Ballots for “Yonkers Best” will

be distributed soon and all winnerswill be featured in the September“Back to School” Edition of the

Progress. Here is your chance tolet us know who you think is theBest in Yonkers!

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By Angelo R. MartinelliChairman, Yonkers Chamber of

Commerce

Each year the Women in BusinessCommittee organizes an event that isnothing short of spectacular. TheWomen of Excellence Luncheonbegan 25 years ago as a way to honoroutstanding individuals in our com-munity, and it continues to be theshining star of Chamber events.I am always impressed by the

months of pre-event preparation thatgo into making this luncheon a hugesuccess. One of the most difficultjobs of the committee is selecting thehonorees for each of the categories.Dozens of nominations flood into theChamber offices each year, andbelieve me, it is not an easy decisionto make!This year the Business

Professional Award goes to SusanSacco, VP and Managing Directorfor Sterling National Bank (formerlyHudson Valley Bank) on McLeanAvenue. Sue is very deserving of thisaward having served in so manycommunity endeavors. Her profes-sionalism has been a hallmark of herbusiness activities. We applaud herfor her hard work and dedication.She is truly a “Business professional”and we thank her for serving our Cityso well. Congratulations Susan.The Yonkers Chamber of

Commerce is proud to honor mygood friend, Josyane Colwell, ownerand Executive Chef of Le MoulinEvent Planning and Catering with theEntrepreneurial Award. Josie hascatered so many events in our city.

She sits on the Untermyer GardensConservancy Board with me where Iwitnessed her work first hand. I wasproud when she catered the reopen-ing ceremony at the Temple of Loveat Untermyer which was in memoryof my wife, Carol. I am proud to callher my friend and am happy to con-gratulate her on this outstandingrecognition.This year the Above and Beyond

Award goes to Hope HollinsworthCoaxum, a Gold Star Mother, authorand community activist. She found-ed Hope, Healing and Growth, Inc.,dedicated to the empowerment ofwomen. Hope shows that she goes“above and beyond” in all aspects ofher life. She is a great choice for thismost deserving recognition and wecongratulate her on all her accom-plishments.We are proud to present the

Thomas J. Caramadre HumanitarianAward this year to Carol Daly, Esq.who has served tirelessly for manycauses and organizations includingthe Building Hope for YonkersAnimal Shelter, UntermeyerPerforming Arts Council, April’s

Child (Formerly the Child AbusePrevention Center of Westchester),Catholic Daughters of the Americas(St Eugene Chapter), the St EugeneHome School Association and theChild Abuse Prevention Center, toname a few. In addition, I have hadthe privilege to serve with Carol onthe Yonkers PAL Board and theExchange Club. I can personallyvouch for her humanitarian work inour community. The YonkersChamber of Commerce is very proudto honor her and thank her for all hergood work.On behalf of the Board of

Directors, I extend heartfelt congrat-ulations to our honorees and ask allof you to join me and all the mem-bers of the Yonkers Chamber ofCommerce in saluting the Class of2017!! I also extend a special thankyou to our own Moira Kiernan whohas successfully chaired the Womenin Business Committee of theYonkers Chamber of Commerce formany years and who continues toserve us so well.


Saluting excellence here in Yonkers



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Women of Excellence 2017 Honorees25th Annual Yonkers “Women of Excellence”

The Business ProfessionalAward is presented each year toa woman who has not onlyproven herself in business, buthas encouraged others to suc-cessfully reach their goals. Thisyear, the Yonkers Chamber ofCommerce is delighted to pres-

ent this award to Susan Sacco, alifelong Yonkers resident, whoattended Sacred HeartElementary School, CommerceHigh School and has anadvanced degree from theAmerican Institute of Banking.The proud daughter of the lateJames Barnett and DorothyEichel, who were both born andraised in Yonkers, Susan’sYonkers legacy began in 1902when her grandparents settled inYonkers and continues to thepresent with her family membersbeing parishioners of SacredHeart Church for four genera-tions. Susan has a 46 year career inbanking, starting with theCounty Trust Company in 1971.She continued her career

throughout Yonkers at the Bankof New York, Chase, andHudson Valley Bank and is cur-rently a Vice President andManaging Director for theMcLean Avenue financial centerof Sterling National Bank.Susan has been recently promot-ed to a Sterling National BankTeam as Associate ManagingDirector. We congratulate herand wish her the best of luck asshe begins this new position onMarch 27.Susan also serves her commu-nity as a member of the Womenin Business Committee of theYonkers Chamber of Commerce,the Yonkers St. Patrick’s DayParade Committee, the PoliceAthletic League, is a member ofthe McLean Avenue Merchants

Association and is active in thePajama Program, an organizationconnecting Yonkers to childrenin need. Despite her numerous accom-plishments and achievements,Susan remains most proud of thelove and support she receivesfrom her family, which includeher husband, William, and theirdaughters, Danielle (married toSteven Scavone), Katelyn (mar-ried to Brendan Mulroy) andBrittany Sacco, currently resid-ing in Colorado, and her twogranddaughters, Ava and EmilyScavone. The Yonkers Chamberof Commerce congratulatesSusan on this most deservingrecognition.

Business Professional: Susan Sacco

This year the Yonkers Chamber ofCommerce is delighted to present theAbove and Beyond Award to HopeHollinsworth Coaxum, an Author,Playwright, President of the GoldStar Mothers of Yonkers,Entrepreneur and CommunityAdvocate living and working in thecity of Yonkers. She is the proudwife of Antonio Coaxum and motherof Nicole D. Coaxum and CourtneyA. Hollinsworth. At Pace Universityshe studied Business Administration;

afterwards graduating with an MBAwith a concentration in Marketing.She gradually turned to her passion,writing, which was exposed after thedeath of her son, KIA in Iraq onSeptember 9th, 2007. Through her writing endeavors she

created a publishing company appro-priately named HHC PublicationsLLC, where she published otherauthors’ novels and five of her own.In addition, Hope has written, pro-duced and directed several stageplays significant to social causesShe has been influential is sharing

messages of hope and positivitythrough various media avenues andhas been published in several writtenpublications. As part of her passionfor writing, she formed writing work-shops for women’s shelters and com-munity agencies that support childrenand families offering prevention,self-awareness, diversity, self-esteem,education and research programs inachieving healthy, stable lives. As President of the Gold Star

Mothers of Yonkers in WestchesterCounty she has spearheaded numer-

ous Gold Star Mother and Veteranevents to encourage and bring aware-ness to her military family. Sheestablished the Valentine’s Day CardCare campaign along with theYonkers Public Schools where over5000 cards were created and shippedoverseas. She also organized anannual event, Courtney’s Care Drivewith the City of Yonkers, whileworking with senior groups in dis-tributing care packages to Veteransand troops serving abroad. She aswell serves on several communityboards within Yonkers andWestchester County.In 2011, she founded Hope,

Healing and Growth Inc., an organi-zation dedicated to promoting theempowerment of women. The groupcaters to several community endeav-ors, including Health and Financialawareness, round table discussionsand provides scholarships to youngwomen striving to elevate their edu-cation. In 2016 Hope co-foundedTheMothers2016, an assemblage ofmothers who have lost a child due tovarious circumstances, mothers who

are living with the impact, effect andaftermath of having endured this lifechanging experience, while providingworkshops and panel discussion,studying grief counseling and creat-ing collaborative partnerships withorganizations to assist families whorequire resources and special servic-es.Hope Hollinsworth Coaxum works

for the City of Yonkers in theMayor’s Office of ConstituentServices, where she is dedicated andavailable in addressing the needs ofthe residents and in applying heradvocacy work through the variousprograms offered. Hope says “It isthe effort, quality and time that weput forth which will make the differ-ence in a person’s life, whether it beone, or many”, her goal is to affect asmany people as possible in deliver-ing the Gift that God has given herand in providing her namesake,HOPE. The Chamber applauds hertireless work and contributions to somany in need.

Above and Beyond: Hope Hollinsworth Coaxum



25th Annual Yonkers “Women of Excellence”

This year the Yonkers Chamber ofCommerce is proud to present theEntrepreneurial Award to JosyaneColwell, Owner and Executive Chef ofLe Moulin Event Planning andCatering and the recently opened LeMoulin Eatery and Wine Bar locatedon our beautiful Yonkers waterfront.Josyane created Le Moulin over 35years ago, bringing her southernFrench sensibilities and palate to herfirst business location in Irvington, NY.Then married to a commercial produc-er, Josy found herself hosting dinnerparties not only for herself but herfriends and what had begun as a hobbyblossomed into a business. Le Moulinis one of the few sole proprietorshipoff-site caterers owned and operated bya woman in lower Westchester and sheis basically self-taught, drawing on herlove of food and fine presentation fromher French roots. Josyane’s businesscontinued to evolve and she not onlycooked and catered in various chal-lenging off-site venues, she honed herskills in the complicated logistics ofevent planning, from consulting onvenues, to staffing, wine lists, décor

and entertainment.Josyane has long been a champion of

the Yonkers waterfront and wasinvolved in early networking events onthe Yonkers Pier in the early days ofthe Downtown/Waterfront BusinessImprovement District. She was perhapsthe first chef to bring an elevated cui-sine to the waterfront seeing the poten-tial for fine dining in the downtown asearly as 1999. She catered the inaugu-ration party for the newly electedMayor of Yonkers John Spencer on theYonkers Pier, as well as, the ribboncutting for Collins Enterprise as theybegan development on the waterfrontin the early 2000s. Zuppa, X2O andthe Dolphin would later establish whitelinen restaurants there. While Josyremained in her café on Main Street inIrvington for over 25 years, in 2014,she took the opportunity to open LeMoulin, her French eatery and winebar, on the Yonkers waterfront at OnePierpointe Street. Josyane built up her business over

the years primarily by doing high-endoff-site catering for such elite clients asVera Wang and G100 as well as doing

distinctive corporate events for clientssuch as Bunge. Her food was recentlyfeatured at the groundbreaking of thenew Ginsburg development RiverTides and the planned building on theYonkers waterfront just north ofAlexander Street. She brings herunique cuisine and unparalleled presen-tations to large events at country clubsand society weddings as well as inti-mate dinner celebrations served in aclient’s home. She was featured on thecover of Westchester Magazine in 2006as one of the top chefs in WestchesterCounty. To Josyane, cooking is part of giving,

it comes from the heart, and it’s muchmore than a job. Food is nature, itshould be healthy and organic, andalong with imagination, creativity andbeauty, it should be shared - this is thesoul of Le Moulin Catering and Eatery.Despite her grueling work schedule,Josy has always found a way to sup-port local non-profit organizations suchas the United Negro College Fund withlarge events at the home of MadameC.J. Walker, America’s first million-airess, the daughter of slaves who

made a fortune selling African-American particular hair products;Lyndhurst, the Untermyer GardensConservancy (on whose board she sits),Friends of Philipse Manor Hall, andGroundwork Hudson Valley along withmany others. It is for this spirit, thatthe Women in Business Committee rec-ognizes Josyane Colwell, and congratu-lates and thanks her for her entrepre-neurial skills and dedication to servingothers.

Entrepreneurial Award: Josyane Colwell

The Yonkers Chamber of Commerceis proud to present this year’s Thomas J.Caramadre Humanitarian Award toCarol Daly, a Yonkers native and thedaughter of the late Peter J. McEwen,Yonkers attorney, and the late FlorenceKertin McEwen.Carol is a person whohas demonstrated a passion to “domore” for the residents of Yonkersthroughout her personal and profession-al life. She is an active participant innumerous community initiatives, allgeared toward improving the quality oflife for all residents in Yonkers.Carol attended Fordham University in

the Bronx, graduated from MarymountCollege, Tarrytown with a BS degreeand received her JD degree from NewYork Law School. While attending lawschool, she worked as an intern for theLegal Aid Society of Westchester whichaffords legal representation to indigentcriminal defendants. She also taughtwomen inmates at the Westchester

County Penitentiary.Her professional career included the

practice of law privately, then with herhusband for several years at his firm,and as a Hearing Examiner. She nowserves as Associate CorporationCounsel for the City of Yonkers.She is a member of the American Irish

Association of Westchester and current-ly serves as Chairwoman and is a pastPresident. She is also a member of theLadies Ancient Order of Hibernians(Yonkers Division 19). She is the treas-urer of The Yonkers LawyersAssociation and is a past president. Sheis a board member at the Yonkers PAL,a member of the New York Law SchoolAlumni Association and Co-WardLeader of the 11th Ward DemocraticParty.She is a member of the New York

State Bar Association, WestchesterCounty Women’s Bar Association, TheYonkers Historical Society, the

Aquehung Women’s Democratic Club,vice president of the Yonkers ExchangeClub, Board member and volunteerwith Building Hope for Yonkers AnimalShelter, Board member of theUntermeyer Performing Arts Council,Secretary to April’s Child (Formerly theChild Abuse Prevention Center ofWestchester) ,a founding member ofCatholic Daughters of the Americas (StEugene Chapter) and a past president ofthe St Eugene Home SchoolAssociation.She has been particularly gratified to

give her time and effort to the ChildAbuse Prevention Center, a non- profitorganization which assist at-risk fami-lies through parental training and otherforms of family assistance. She was alsopleased to partake in the efforts ofBuilding Hope to provide improvedconditions for abandoned pets and otherendangered animals in the area.She is married to Hon. Thomas R.

Daly, Judge of the Yonkers City Courtwith whom she has two daughters,Mary, who is married to Asst. DistrictAttorney Michael Ashraf and Dr.Margaret Daly, who is a resident atLenox Hill Hospital. The YonkersChamber of Commerce congratulatesCarol, and thanks her for her tirelessefforts. She is a true humanitarian andmost deserving of this recognition.

Thomas J. Caramadre, Jr. Humanitarian Award:Carol Daly

Women of Excellence 2016 Honorees



Member profile: Westchester County Solid Waste Commission

FactsAbout TheWestchester

County Solid WasteCommission

The Solid Waste Commission was cre-ated to serve as a watchdog to improveconsumers’ rights, lower costs, and fos-ter fairness, honesty and competition inthe garbage and recycling industry. The commission operates under theWestchester County Solid Waste andRecyclables Collection Licensing Law,

which requires comprehensive back-ground checks of all applicants for asolid waste hauler’s license, as part of amajor effort by Westchester County toreduce the influence of organized crimein this industry. The Commissionrequires that all private carters have acounty license to operate.Customer Bill of RightsAll private haulers are required to fur-nish all customers with the “CustomerBill of Rights.” Any contract not con-taining such language may be consid-ered null and void. Customers whobelieve that a hauler has violated anyprovision of this law should contact theSolid Waste Commission. These rightscannot be waived by agreement.

The Bill of Rights includes the following:All contracts MUST be in writing.Bill of Rights must be incorporated inthe contract.2 year limit on contract terms.Prohibition of “automatic renewal” pro-visions.Prohibition of “liquidated damages.”Mandatory notice of rate increase withright to terminate.ComplaintsAll customers have the right to filecomplaints in the event their ServiceProvider: Fails to provide the services as agreedunder the Service Contract, Makes a false or misleading statementto the Customer or a prospective

Customer; Threatens or attempts tointimidate a Customer or a prospectiveCustomer; Retaliates against aCustomer or prospective Customer thathas made a complaint to theWestchester County Solid WasteCommission Discourages a Customeror prospective Customer from contact-ing the Solid Waste Commission.If you have a complaint about yourcarting service, your carting contract,or anything else concerning the cartingindustry in Westchester County, includ-ing recycling issues and illegal dump-ing, you can call the Solid WasteCommission directly at (914) 995-6820. All calls are kept confidential.

New Member profile: Vista Yacht Cruises

“Vista Yacht Cruises welcomes thecitizens of Yonkers and surroundingtowns in Westchester to discover thebeauty of the Hudson River andHistoric River Towns aboard “MajesticPrincess.” The Hudson River has long

been acknowledged as America’s FirstHighway, playing a vital role in ourhistory, in the area of transportation,manufacturing and recreation.A few years ago we began to experi-ence the beauty and serene setting ofThe Hudson, by chartering “MajesticPrincess” for corporate lunch cruisesand special events associated with thebuilding of The New NY Bridge inTarrytown. We were amazed at theexperience and thought why not try toexpand our cruise program to Yonkers,NY.We are currently creating a schedule

for a series of Open Public Cruises(Dinners and Sunday Brunch) fromYonkers, NY, where guests can enjoythe calm waters of the Hudson.Itineraries will include the opportunityto experience remarkable views ofHistoric River Towns or to The Statueof Liberty. We will also be available forPrivate Charters, for the corporate com-munity and family celebrations. And tomake the experience even more sensa-tional, guests will enjoy a deliciousdinner or brunch, freshly prepared andcooked onboard. “Majestic Princess”offers an intimate nautical ambience for

up to 150-persons. We welcome you todiscover the Hudson River and enjoythe experience from our point of view.For dates and schedules please visitoften at ww.vistayachtcruises.com. Forprivate charters email us at:[email protected]. Welcomeaboard!

Vista Yacht CruisesLincoln Harbor Yacht Club1500 Harbor BoulevardWeehawken NJ 07086Mobile: 732-887-4359& Mobile: 845-304-360

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Member profile: Create with Susan“I am always creating, it’s my pas-

sion!” says Susan Spillo the owner ofCreate with Susan LLC. “Whenever Iam creating I am in another world thatis a happy place”. She has alwaysloved crafting and being involved withvarious forms of art.She has taken many classes, under

many different instructors, and is self-taught in many areas of crafting. Her business Create with Susan LLC

is about “fun craft classes” where youcome to Susan’s home studio or shecomes to your event, business, school,hospital, assisted living home or othervenue. Her projects are fun, and blendcreativity with a social time. Susanprovides all of the materials and energy

to get each person’s imagination flow-ing. Beginners as well as advancedstudents enjoy designing and producingoriginal works. A recent article in the Journal News

discussed research indicating that mak-ing crafts helps to keep a person’s mindsharp, maybe even more than reading abook. Susan has worked with groups of all

ages from children to patients in assist-ed living facilities. Her passion andexcitement encourages her students tobecome absorbed and to freely expressthemselves with whatever they areworking on. During a recent class forsingle mothers, one mom shouted “Ifeel so relaxed!!”

Here are some of the projects Susanoffers:Batiking-ancient art of dying clothusing wax and ink for wall hangingsand other things, Terrarium Making,Jewelry Making, Silk Scarf ColorDesign, Chrystal Chandelier and BeadWindow Hanger, YoYo SewingCreations, Throw Pillow Decorating/Creating, Glass Painting, Stain GlassWindow Pieces, Clay Creations –Flower Pots, Leaf Dishes, Painting withAcrylics/Oils/or Watercolor, Wreathsfor all Seasons, Sea Shell CreationsClasses are one full hour, $25 to $30

per person, depending on the materials. Groups are priced at $200 per group.Website: www.CreatewithSusan.com

Email: [email protected] Lakeview Ave., Hartsdale, NY

10530. Phone: 914-772-2273

www.sumafcu.org



New Member profile: CC Solutions New Member profile: H MartWe are H Mart, short for “Han Ah

Reum,” which just happens to mean “OneArm Full of Groceries.” We’re an Asian-inspired supermarket started in 1982 inQueens, New York.Despite our small beginnings, we havegrown because of our continuous commit-ment to the freshest ingredients in all ourofferings-while never forgetting that valueis just as important. We hope our culturebrings you new inspiration and we lookforward to seeing you soon.Hmart is committed to giving back to our

communities. We have a longstanding com-

mitment to support non-profit organiza-tions, various scholarship funds and youthdevelopment programs. We also supportbig and small organizations throughout thecountry with continuing efforts to reach outto local communities with a substantialnumber of grants that are directed to localcommunities across the country.Hmart cares for and takes great pride ingiving back to our neighbors, friends, andlocal communities.We look forward to our Grand Opening

at our new Yonkers location at High RidgePlaza on Central Park Avenue in Yonkers.

New Member profile: Berdon LLPBerdon LLP is ranked among the nation’s

top CPA and advisory firms. Offering acomprehensive array of accounting, tax,financial, and management advisory servic-es, Berdon provides individuals, privatelyheld organizations and multinational corpo-rations with technical expertise and indus-try specific insight to help overcome chal-lenges and succeed. The Firm’s serviceapproach focuses on developing strategiesand techniques to help clients minimizetaxes, maximize profits, grow their busi-nesses, and prepare for a financially securefuture.Among the several defining factors that

separate Berdon from its peer firms is thatthe majority of Berdon’s tax partners, inaddition to being CPAs, also hold the J.D.and LL.M. degrees. This advanced educa-tion and knowledge of tax law allows us tobring a perspective to our clients that fewaccountants can provide. Likewise, ouraudit professionals look beyond the num-bers at your processes, procedures, policies,

and more, to advise you on operational andbusiness issues as well as financial issuesto help you stay abreast on the latest indus-try trends and policy updates. Additionally,our consulting professionals provide thehighest level of service in the areas oftransactions/mergers and acquisitions, liti-gation support, valuations, and forensicaccounting. Berdon’s mission to Listen, Solve, Do

provides its clients with the peace of mindthat their professionals adhere to the high-est service standards and deliver technicalexcellence in a culture that fosters team-work and innovation. These principles havebeen the cornerstone of Berdon since 1917and have made Berdon the firm of choicefor individuals and businesses in the NewYork Metro area and throughout the UnitedStates.For more information and to learn how

Berdon can help you achieve your goalsand objectives, please visit:

Contact us: (914) [email protected]/crosscounty

Explore your interests, challenge your mind, get ahead in your studies, or get a head start during

our two summer sessions

No matter your reasons, spend your summer at WestchesterCommunity College, the best vallue in Westchester County!

First 5-Week Session: May 22 – June 21Second 5-Week Session: June 26 – July 26

Registration is open now!

SUMMER @ Westchester Community College Yonkers Extension Center located at Cross County Shopping Center

31st Annual Chamber Golf OutingThursday, May 18

Saint Andrew’s Golf Club10 Old Jackson Ave., Hastings-on-Hudson, NY

Registration and BBQ Lunch, 10:30-12Shotgun: 12:15

Snacks and beverages (including beer)at Halfway House, Beverage Stationsthroughout the course. 2 hour open barwith buffet dinner and awards reception

FEESCORPORATE GOLF PACKAGE: Includes Golf and Gala fees forfour players as well as an Advertising Golf Hole sign. Price: $1,600GOLF: Includes lunch, greens fees, cart, gratuities, and GalaSupper for one individual. Price: $375NON-GOLFER: Includes lunch, use of tennis courts, paddlecourts, Olympic-size pool, fitness center and Gala Supper for oneindividual. Price: $200GALA SUPPER: Admission to the awards dinner held shortly afterthe outing. Price: $150GOLF HOLE ADVERTISEMENT: A great opportunity for thoseunable to participate in the event. Price: $300“50/50” TICKET: A chance to win up to $5,000 cash. Price: $25or Five (5) Tickets for $100

RSVP to: [email protected] or 914-963-0332



Diane Pratt has re-invented herself as aTransition, Loss and Grief Coach. Shecreated Phoenix4Life coaching LLCand supports individuals, families, cou-ples to find their new purpose in lifewith joy and celebration as they traveland navigate through their transitionand grief journey.After experiencing her husbands pass-ing unexpectedly, Diane was heartbro-ken for her loss, felt extremely lonely,lost and didn’t know how long shewould feel this way. The expectation ofothers was for her to go back to her nor-mal routine within a few weeks, disre-garding this major life changing event.At the recommendation of a friend,Diane sought support, which aided herin moving forward and continuing toexceed in her career. Through her own

loss and experiencing her own painfulgrief journey, she was inspired to sup-port others through their painful griefprocess and all it entails.Transition and grief can be one of themost painful and misunderstood lifechanging events we experience in ourlife time. Diane provides a safe spaceand compassionate support to shareyour loss. You will come to understandthat your loved ones will always bewith you in thought and spirit. That youtoo are allowed to continue with yourlife to experience joy, love, and laugh-ter.Diane has given several interactive edu-cational workshops at the YonkersGrinton I. Will and Riverfront Libraryto support attendees and openly discussthe different types of grief, 5 stages of

grief, what the grief process entails andwhy we do not feel comfortable talkingabout death and dying.Diane discovered coaching in her 20sand has applied coaching techniques inher personal and professional life. Sheis a Certified Professional and SpiritualCoach, End of Life Doula, and ReikiPractitioner. Diane is the Vice Presidentfor the NAPW Westchester Chapter andthe Educational Coordinator for the“The Achievers Network” BNI Chapterin Yonkers, NY.You can connect with Diane onLinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/diane-pratt, via email [email protected] Phone: 914-589-8877

Member profile: Phoenix for Life

The staff and management of

Eileen’s Country KitchenAnd

The Heritage Bar and Restaurant

CongratulatesThis year’s honorees and

scholarship winners

RORY DOLAN’SRestaurant, Bar and Caterers

890 McLean Avenue, Yonkers, NYwww.rorydolans.com

914-776-2946 F 914-776-6538

Open 7 Days a Week 365 Days of the Year

Lunch Mon-Fri 11am - 3:30pmBrunch Sat. & Sun. 11 am - 3:30 pm

Dinner Mon-Sun 3:30-11pm

PRIVATE BANQUET ROOMSEATING UP TO 250 PEOPLE

Nader J. Sayegh, Esq.Palisade Avenue Realty Inc.10 Palisade Avenue, Yonkers 10701

914-423-0800Sayeghlaw@aol,com Yonkers Public Library congratulates the

Women of Excellence Honorees for 2017!



The Science Barge will celebrateits ninth year on the Yonkers’waterfront with its season openingon April 29, 2017 from 12 pm – 4pm. This joyous rite of springbrings together elected officials,civic groups, and residents fromthroughout the region for a fullday of family fun. This event isFREE and open to all ages!The Science Barge is a fully sus-tainable urban farm and environ-mental education center on theHudson River. Winner of theOmega Institute’s prestigious“Leadership in SustainableEducation” award in 2014, theScience Barge offers one of theregion’s most dynamic and immer-sive STEM educational experi-ences. Each year, Science Bargeeducators teach thousands of stu-dents about urban agriculture andrenewable energy – plus curricu-lum-based programs on biodiversi-ty, botany, carbon footprint, scien-tific method, and, now, climate

change. The Barge greenhouse uses a vari-ety of innovative systems to growan abundance of fresh produceentirely off the grid. All of theenergy needed to power the Bargeis generated by solar panels, windturbines, and biofuels, while thehydroponic greenhouse is irrigatedsolely by captured rainwater. TheScience Barge attracts approxi-mately 4,500 weekend visitorsevery year from the New Yorkmetropolitan area and all over theworld. Each year, the ScienceBarge is a specific destination forvisitors from at least different 15countries.Tours of the hydroponic green-house, climate change exhibits,and activities for children areavailable every weekend, Noon-6pm, from mid-April to November.Art & Science Sundays, for chil-dren ages 4-10, offer planting andscience activities, crafts, crabbing,and more from 2-4 pm, July to

November.The Science Barge is funded bygrants from the Apple Hill Fund,Cabbage Hill Farm Foundation,City of Yonkers, Con Edison,Croton Energy, Domino Sugar,Green Mountain Energy, HitachiAmerica, Hudson RiverFoundation, and the NationalOceanic and AtmosphericAdministration (NOAA).The Science Barge, a project ofGroundwork Hudson Valley, is

located at 99 Dock Street, justnorth of the Yonkers Pier. Formore information, contactGroundwork at 914-375-2151 orvisit our website at ground-workhv.org.

Member profile: Science Barge



Astoria Bank is a full-service communitybank that has been making a difference inthe financial lives of its customers and theneighborhoods it serves since it was estab-lished more than 125 years ago. With itsheadquarters located in New York, AstoriaBank has 88 branch locations throughoutthe greater New York metropolitan area aswell as a convenient network of ATMs,online and mobile banking channels.Marie-ilena Skourakis is the new branch

manager of Astoria Bank in Hastings onHudson. Since joining the Bank in October2016, Marie has gotten to know and workwith many local business owners, profes-sionals, and residents of WestchesterCounty. She has 14 years of retail bankingexperience, including two years as alicensed mortgage banker, and most recent-ly as manager of People’s United Bank inScarsdale.Marie, who was born and raised in

Yonkers, is passionate about helping cus-tomers reach their financial goals. Whetherhelping customers to build their business,purchase a home, send children to collegeor plan for retirement, she is committed tobuilding lasting banking relationships. In her role as Branch Manager/Vice

President, Branch Banking Division, sheand her team consult with customers on

their everyday banking and financial needs.She also meets with area businesses to getto know their unique needs and recommendfinancial solutions to help them succeed. Inaddition to her own extensive knowledge,Marie has direct access to a team of sea-soned business banking specialists, finan-cial consultants and commercial and resi-dential mortgage specialists.She looks forward to meeting new people

and sharing her passion for making a dif-ference in the community.

New Member profile: Astoria Bank

Marie-Ilena SkourakisHastings Branch Manager, Astoria Bank

I TRAIN WITH JUANIf you want to get fit...You gotta JUAN it!

(914) 473-302676 Main Street, Tuckahoe, NY 10707

[email protected]



Committed to Excellence in Education

YONKERS FEDERATION OF TEACHERS

Patricia Puleo, President Yonkers Federation of Teachers 35 East Grassy Sprain Road Yonkers, New York 10710 (914) 793-0200

CONGRATULATIONS!

Yonkers Teachers Congratulate the 2017

Yonkers Chamber Women of Excellence

Carol Daly, Esq. Corporation Council, City of Yonkers Josyane Colwell, Le Moulin, Eatery and Wine Bar

Susan Sacco, Sterling National Bank Hope Hollinsworth Coaxum, Gold Star Mothers

Scholarship Winners

Jerusalem Estifanos, Lincoln High School Maria Jose Guzman, Lincoln High School

Jennifer Niola, Saunders Trade and Technical High School



Chamber Networking Events

The Knife and Fork Award was presented to December Breakfast sponsor Veneruso, Curto, Schwartz and CurtoLaw Firm: (L-R) Steve Accinelli, Chamber Pres Kevin Cacace, James Veneruso, Chamber Vice-Chair PaulRanieri, Keynote Speaker DA Anthony Scarpino and Steven Schwartz.

Networking at the December Breakfast at the Fairways at Dunwoodie are (L-R) Ezra Ebanks, Ed O’Donnelland Sandy Albanese.

Attending the December Breakfast are (L-R) Michael Martinelli, Chief Judge Yonkers City Court, HenryDjonbalaj, President of HD Realty, and Chamber President Kevin Cacace.

All smiles at the December Breakfast are Valerie Colville of C&C Solutions and Juan Gonzalez, President ofI Train with Juan.

(L-R) Chamber President Kevin Cacace presents the Knife and Fork award to Yonkers Brewing CompanyTeam Jackie Rubbo, Nick Califano and John Rubbo, with Keynote Speaker Chris Dessi at January Breakfast.

Fr. Matthew Janeczko (c) Associate Pastor Sacred Heart Church is joined by Chamber members LisaSumma-Guarino of Westchester Bank, and Moira Kiernan, Sterling National Bank at January Breakfast.

Enjoying early-bird networking at Yonkers Brewing Company are attorneys (L-R) Stephen Veneruso, SteveAccinelli and Howard Berman.

The Yonkers Public Library is well represented at the January Breakfast by Deputy Director Susan Thaler (L)and Shauna Porteus, the new Community Services Librarian.



Chamber Networking Events

Paul Ranieri, Vice Chairman of Chamber Board of Directors, presents the Knife and Fork Award toWestchester Bank President John Tolomer, with Bank officials Lisa Summa-Guarino and Stephanie Weston.

Enjoying Breakfast at the Hampton Inns and Suites are (L-R) Ralph Newman of Dott Communications andBob Walters of the Yonkers Science Barge at the February Networking Breakfast.

Early bird networkers at the February Breakfast sponsored by the Westchester Bank are (L-R) Vinnie Restiano(Yonkers Chamber of Commerce), Doug Crossett (All Safe Fire) and Janice Lubin-Kirshner (JCCY)

Networking at the February Breakfast are (L-R) Irene Amato (ASAP Mortgage) and Astoria Bank officialsMiranda Toma and Marie Ilena Skourakis.

Donning their smocks at WIB Paint Night are (L-R) Melvina Carter, Lourdes Santacruz and Anita Morck. Having fun at Paint Night are (L-R) Judge Maryann Scattaretico-Naber, Claudia Cacace and DoreenTiedeman.

Mother and daughter artists Beverly Merrigan and Moira Kiernanat Paint Night, sponsored by the Women inBusiness Committee.

Group Photo of all the new artists at WIB Paint Night at Dunwoodie to raise money for the Virginia EylerScholarship Fund.


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