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The Yorktown Network THE YORKTOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEWSLETTER

P.O. Box 632Yorktown Heights, NY 10598

T: 914.245.4599F: 914.734.7171

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Volume 17, Issue 7 www.yorktownchamber.org July 2015

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16th Annual Yorktown Chamber of Commerce Dinner Dance

- Joseph ViscontiPresident

Yorktown Chamber of Commerce

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This promises to be a fun-filled day with entertainment, food, concerts, children’s activities, demonstrations,car show, Wedding expo, and more!Promote your business or organization at this special, exciting event providing excellent exposure to the Yorktowncommunity. Over 200 vendors!

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PO Box 632 Yorktown Heights, NY 10598www.yorktownchamber.org

email: [email protected]

Proceeds to benefit local non-profit organizations

Dear Friends & Neighbors,The Yorktown Chamber of Commerce and The Town of Yorktown are pleased to announce the FallFestival & Street Fair will be held this year on Saturday, Oct. 9 along Commerce Street, VeteransRoad and the Jack DeVito Field.

The huge success of last year prompted us to start our sponsorship drive early and we welcome anybusinesses who wish to participate.

Please call The Chamber office at (914) 245-4599 for details. Sponsorships go on sale May 15, first come, first serve.

Certificate of insurance required listing both the Yorktown Chamber of Commerceand the Town of Yorktown Heights.Chamber reserves the right to deny any applicationVendors responsible for all permits that may be required.No refunds after September 1st, 2010.All sponsorships sold on a first come first serve basis.

The Yorktown Chamber of Commerce’s Seventh Annual Fall Festival and Street Fair will be held on Sunday, October 11, 2015 along Commerce Street, Veterans Road and the Jack DeVito Field. Please call the Chamber at 914-245-4599 for details.

Go to www.yorktownFestival.com for sponsorship and registration forms.

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In addition to working with restaurants, service trades, wholesalers and retail stores, we have partnered up with individuals to create Memorable Events for every special moment and with Local and National Charities to build Successful Fundraisers.

Whether you are trying to make the best first impression possible, create memorable events or trying to get your business back on the path to success and profitability, The Ultimate Service Agency can help you achieve your goals. Our services include:

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It’s summer in Yorktown. Time to relax and have fun with family and friends. Yorkville Sports Association (YSA) offers lots of summer fun with local sports leagues and tournaments. From basketball to Wiffle Ball, there’s something for everyone, and all of the summer activities benefit local not-for-profit organizations.

“All of our tournaments are recreational and competitive, and our Wiffle Ball tournaments have a family component,” said Al Morales, President of YSA. “Our goal is to provide an opportunity for athletic competition and family fun while benefiting the organizations that provide valuable services to our community.”

• The “Wiffathon” Wiffle Ball Tournament will be held at Navajo Fields at the Yorktown Sports Complex on July 11th. The tournament is a family event, open to all ages. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Yorktown Heights Volunteer Fire Department.

• The second annual Nothin’ But Net 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament will be held on July 15th-17th at FDR Park Basketball Court. A portion of the proceeds from this tournament will benefit the Yorktown Teen Center.

• The third annual Wifftoberfest Wiffle Ball Tournament will be held on October 17, 2015 at Navajo Fields. Also a family event, open to all ages. A portion of the proceeds will benefit ASK (Alliance For Safe Kids).

In addition to the tournaments being held throughout the summer, YSA is organizing coed kickball and dodgeball leagues. A portion of the proceeds from the leagues will be donated to YAC and Support Connection.

For more information on the leagues and tournaments, visit YSA’s website at ysaleagues.com, or call the YSA office at 962-8390 ext. 10.

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Later, I began Patrignelli Photography where I would promote photography services as well as display my work. I am a huge fan of black and white photography, landscape photography, and artistic photography such as HDR and light painting. I even have prints for sale on my website, www.patrignelliphotography.com

I have photographed many events in the city, several parties, and have done several family portrait shots. My wife and I try to offer photography at a fair and reasonable rate, knowing that photography services can be expensive. One service that we are trying to promote is our studio style photo booth that can be used for all sorts of occasions.

Joining the Yorktown Chamber of Commerce, I hope to establish many relationships, and become known to the community.

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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 -

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

— • —James Stropoli

Club FitPast President

Director of OperationsNancy Stingone

Director of Public RelationsMargaret Primavera

Board of DirectorsAlbert Capellini

Albert A. Capellini, Esq.John Decker

Crown Security Services LLCGina Dipaterio

Little Sorrento, Inc.Brett 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 ImprovementJoseph 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

Our 4th Annual Auto show was a resounding success attended by many. Over 40 new car models were on display along with vendors and children’s rides. A special thanks goes to Nancy Stingone for her work and dedication to this event, to our dealers and vendors and to Yorktown’s Parks and Recreation Department for allowing us use of the Jack Devito Memorial Field.

On July 13th we will honor three high school seniors with scholarships at the Yorktown Chamber of Commerce’s Scholarship Award Dinner. This event is sponsored by Saidel and Saidel, PC, Doug Petri of A.S.A. P. Mortgage and Little Sorrento Restaurant. We thank all who made a contribution to this program and congratulate the winners.

Next, on August 20, 2015 we will honor five members who have contributed to the YCC throughout the year through their volunteerism at our Member Appreciation Dinner: Joe Foley, John Iorio, Brett Freeman, Perry Gusikoff and Jeff Jankowski. Tickets are $40pp and seating is limited. Be sure to make your reservations as soon as possible by calling the office.

We are already in the throes of the 7th Annual Yorktown Street and Festival Fair to be held on Sunday, October 11. This year we have added a few new attractions: We will have an “open mic” to show off and display

our tremendous local talent…and …we will have a “hot dog eating contest!” Sponsorship and vendor opportunities abound. Go on www.yorktownchamber.com to see how best you can promote your business by buying a flag with your company’s name to fly over the hamlets of Yorktown, your name on a banner or a vendor spot…remember over 20,000 attended last year!

I will be going to the town board in the middle of July to bring up an idea that I’ve had for many years to make Commerce Street one way from Friendly’s heading up to the fire house. With diagonal parking on Commerce Street I feel it will help all the businesses to be able to get more foot traffic and be able to make the Heights area a more walkable town.

On the heels of the beer distributor business closing, many rumors have sprung up of other business closing in Yorktown. Let me assure you that it is not the case. Yorktown’s economy is strong and growing with many new and exciting venues slated to come in.

Have a safe and happy Fourth of July!

The President’s Column:

Eric DiBartoloPresident

The DR Is InI’d rather have an enemy who admits they hate me than to keep a “friend”

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You’re Invitedto these outstanding Chamber events

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

AddecoDeCicco Marketplace

Guiding Eyes for the BlindOn My Toes Dance

Peach Wave YogurtProfessional Financial ConsultantsRedding Railroad Frozen Yogurt

R.F. Joyce CPA

Sanctuary Country ClubState Farm Insurance

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

Restaurant Consulting The Ultimate Service Agency

Ed Lachterman201 Montross Road

Yorktown Heights, NY 10598Phone (914) 393-1447

PhotographyPatrignelli Photography

Damion Patrignelli425 Elizabeth Road

Yorktown Heights, NY 10598Phone (203) 856-9667

InsuranceNew York Life Insurance

Optaciano Rodriguez1295 Leland Drive

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WELCOME!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

Member Appreciation NightThursday, August 20, 2015, 6:00pm

Little Sorrento RestaurantYorktown Heights, NY

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HONORING:

Joe FoleyThe Foley Group

Brett FreemanYorktown News

Perry GusikoffYorktown Autobody

John IorioFun Time Amusements

Jeff JankowskiSCORE

Near HorizonJuly 13, 2015 Scholarship Award Presentation Dinner Monday, 6pm Sponsored by Saidel and Saidel, PC, Doug Petri, A.S.A.P. Mortgage Corp., Little Sorrento Restaurant

Little Sorrento Restaurant3565 Crompond Road Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567BY INVITATION ONLY

August 20, 2015Member Appreciation Dinner - $40ppThursday, 6pm Little Sorrento Restaurant 3565 Crompond RoadCortlandt Manor, NY 10567

Far HorizonSeptember 28, 2015 Networking Meeting Member Free EventMonday, 6pm Fireglow Distributors, Inc., 2989 Navajo Road, Jefferson Valley, NY 10535

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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4TH YORKTOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AUTO SHOWJune 6, 2015 • Sponsored by Fun Time Amusements

THANK YOU!

Dealerships:Curry Honda Curry Subaru Curry HyundaiCroton Auto Park Park FordFord Nissan of Yorktown – Tesla Motors Estate Motors Inc

Vendors:Frankie & Augie’Z Ristorante Power Home RemodelingNew York Life Yorktown Original Car Club Kohlman AgencySix Diamonds Tree ServiceState Farm Insurance CompanyDepartment of Public Safety-DWI Simulator

Yorktown Auto Show CommitteeEric DiBartoloSergio EspositoDave GirolamoJohn IorioMargaret PrimaveraNancy Stingone


Damion Patrignelli, Patrignelli Photography , Sergio Esposito

NETWORKING MEETING Camp Nabby • Mohegan Lake, NY 10547 • June 15, 2015

John Seuss, New York Design Studio, Sergio Esposito

Yorktown HOSTS: Eric DiBartolo, President, Yorktown Chamber of Commerce, Rita Bertino, Camp Nabby, Sergio Esposito, VP Yorktown Chamber of Commerce, Joe Bertino, Camp Nabby

NETWORKING BREAKFAST Adult Care Center at Fieldhome • June 22, 2015

Shelley Kilkoyne, Yorktown News, Krystian Suber, Combined Insurance, Opie Rodriguez, NY Life Insurance

Tony Grasso, Civic Member, Tom Diana, Yorktown Councilman, John Seuss, NY Design Studio

Nagat Farag, Wells Fargo

HOST: Patti Horvath, Fieldhome

Elliot Karp, Optimum Health & Safety, Samantha Avilla, Fieldhome, Barry Levin, American Solutions for Business


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Full Page (8-½x11) $100.00 ½ Page (8-½x5-½) $ 75.00

¼ Page 4-¼x5- ½) $ 50.00 Business Card $ 25.00

ADVERTISING BONUS: New members: One Business card size ad free in newsletter when you join All members: Three months or more advertising contract receives 25% off total cost.POLICIES: • All checks are to be made payable to The Yorktown Chamber of Commerce

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Size of ad: _______________________________________________________________________________________For more information and to reserve your advertising space,

call Margaret Primavera, Editor: (914) 245-4599 • email: [email protected]

“AN EVENING WITH THE SUPERVISOR”Sponsored by the Membership Committee of the Yorktown Chamber of Commerce

June 3, 2015 • Mohansic Grill

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:Deliver books to homebound

and shut-in residents John C. Hart Memorial Library:

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Yorktown Volunteer Ambulance Corps: 914-245-1267

Attention Chamber Members: Bring in your promotional materials to the Chamber office to be included in our new

member packets and press kits.


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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, ALEXA O’ROURKE, THE REV. CLAIRE WOODLEY, MEMBERS-AT-LARGE

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


Exhibit Space Agreement The Yorktown Chamber of Commerce www.yorktownchamber.com email: [email protected]

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11th, 2015 – 11AM-5PM Company Name:________________________________________________ Contact:_______________________________________________________ Address:_______________________________________________________ City:_______________________________ State:__________ Zip:________ Phone: ( )_______________________ Fax: ( )_________________ E-mail:_____________________________

Reservation: A certificate of insurance listing both the Yorktown Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Yorktown as Certificate Holders must accompany your application.

Exhibit spaces are 1st come, 1st serve (payment must accompany Agreement): CHOOSE:

Single Space (10’x10’) for YCC MEMBERS: $210 ______ Single Space (10’x10’) Non-members: $350 ______ Single Not-for-Profit Space (10’x10’): (501C certificate is required) $125 ______ Double Space (20’x10’) for YCC MEMBERS: $300 ______ Double Space (20’x10’) for Non-members: $450 ______

OPTIONS:

Rental of (1) 6’Table, (2) Chairs & (1) Table Cloth $50 ______ Electricity: $75 ______

No refunds will be given after September 15th, 2015

Total Payment due by September 1st, 2015 $___________________ (include options selected)

Check# __________ payable to “The Yorktown Chamber of Commerce”- Mail to PO Box 632 Yorktown Heights, NY 10598

Card number: ________________________________ Exp_ Date:_________ Credit card security # _______

Card holder Authorization/Signature ________________________________ Mail, fax (914)734-7171 or email to [email protected]

The Chamber will try to accommodate location request, but can’t guarantee. Vendors are responsible for space clean up, or they will be charged a clean-up fee of $75.00. No raffle selling outside of vendor space.

NO GENERATORS PERMITTED. The Yorktown Chamber of Commerce does not sell, distribute or reproduce your business information. We respect your business privacy!


Sponsorship Agreement The Yorktown Chamber of Commerce www.yorktownchamber.org email: [email protected]

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11th, 2015 – 11AM-5PM

Company Name:________________________________________________ Contact:_______________________________________________________ Address:_______________________________________________________ City:_______________________________ State:__________ Zip:________ Phone: ( )_______________________ Fax: ( )_________________ E-mail:_____________________________

Sponsorship Reservation

Festival Sponsorship: $5,000 (Limited to 10) ______ Major Sponsorship: $2,500 (Limited to 10) ______ Stage Sponsorship: $1,000 (Limited to 5) ______ Flag Sponsorship: $500 ______

Sponsorships must be paid by August 14, 2015

Total Payment $___________________ Check# __________ payable to “The Yorktown Chamber of Commerce”-

Mail to PO Box 632 Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 Card number: ________________________________ Exp_ Date:_________

Credit card security # _______ Card holder Authorization/Signature ________________________________ Mail, fax (914)734-7171 or email to [email protected]

No refunds will be given after September 1st, 2015 www.yorktownchamber.org – www.yorktownfestival.com

The Yorktown Chamber of Commerce does not sell, distribute or reproduce your business information_ We respect your business privacy!


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Expanded and Updated Meeting Room Available for Rental

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Having undergone an extensive expansion and technology upgrade, 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.

The Chamber has installed a new Epson wireless projector suspended from the ceiling that is able to project images from any laptop or PC wirelessly.

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