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MEET THE CANDIDATES (NOT!)

The flyers went out, inviting the community to meet the candidates for
town councilmen. The election was getting closer and closer, and one of the
candidates was our own neighbor, residing here in BelleFair. The local papers
were full of stories about the race, and our mailboxes were full of campaign
literature. Now we had a chance to sit down face-to-face with all the
candidates for these two seats--a chance to ask questions and make them aware of our
concerns about the town--concerns about the airport, the homeless shelter,
and whatever else was on our minds.

And how many BelleFair residents showed up on Wednesday, Nov 2nd, just one
week before the election? Two.

Two. TWO!
The candidates, John Walter, Michele Mendicino, William
Villanova and BelleFair resident, Joe Carvin, were ready to explain their positions
and answer questions for as long as it would take, but where were the
residents with the questions?
Dick Hubert was there, but where were we?

Granted, most of us have moved here from other communities and may not be
fully aware of how the local governments here relate to each other. We know we
live in the Village of Rye Brook, and we know we are in the County of
Westchester, but this extra layer of Town of Rye gets very confusing. Here was a
chance to have it all explained.

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Town of Rye v Abel (2005 NY Slip Op 50302(U))
Port Chester, New York 10573 Lovett & Gould Attorneys for Defendant ... On May 9, 2003, the New York Assessor denied Defendant Abel's "Application for ...www.courts.state.ny.us/REPORTER/3dseries/2005/2005_50302.htm - 8k - Cached

Decided on January 5, 2005

Supreme Court, Westchester County

Town of Rye, Plaintiff,
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Bernard Abel, Defendant.

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Mann & Mann, L.L.P. Attorneys for Plaintiff 316 Westchester Avenue Port Chester, New York 10573

Lovett & Gould Attorneys for Defendant 222 Bloomingdale Road White Plains, New York 10605

Louis A. Barone, J.

[*2]Plaintiff alleges Defendant, Bernard Abel, owes taxes to the Town of Rye. Defendant alleges his legal and permanent residence is in the Town of Rye. However, Plaintiff has copies of sworn affidavits wherein Defendant alleges his permanent residence and domicile is in the State of Florida. Defendant can have only one permanent legal residence. In the tax year 1999, Defendant completed a "Florida Department of Revenue Original Application for AD Valorem Tax Exemption". His application alleges that he was a permanent Florida resident since 1981. He has a Florida driver's license and voted in Florida in 1997. The application indicates Defendant filed an exemption in 1998 as well for his permanent residence at 8970 S. Hollybrook Blvd. 305, Pembroke Pines, Florida 33025. Additionally, Defendant was receiving STAR School Tax Relief for his home at 6 Edgewood Drive, Village of Rye since 1998. Both the Florida Homestead Exemption and the New York State STAR require that you be a permanent resident in one place to get the relief. "A Florida resident receiving a homestead exemption in that state cannot have the STAR exemption". On May 9, 2003, the New York Assessor denied Defendant Abel's "Application for Enhanced/Basic STAR Exemption" on the basis of residency. Also Florida removed Defendant from the Homestead Exemption and was seeking back taxes for the years 2000, 2001 and 2002. Defendant submitted the Florida license to the Florida authorities to prove residence and a New York license to New York authorities to prove residency in New York. His Federal taxes show his Florida address. Defendant has knowingly falsely filed for deduction in both States thus defrauding both governments. Plaintiff seeks judgment against Defendant in the sum of $11,834.70 plus interest, costs, disbursements, penalties provide by law, probation from receiving STAR exemptions, counsel fees and punitive damages. In opposition, Defendant, Bernard Abel, states under oath that at all times he has been "a permanent resident of the Town of Rye". He denies ever being a permanent resident of the State of Florida. [*3]Defendant's counsel states Mr. Abel "presents incontrovertible facts" but does not state what those facts are. Defendant refers to a "cross-motion", however, no cross-motion and accompanying affidavits, if any, have been filed with the Court. The Court has Defendant's memorandum of law and opposing affidavit but no cross-motion. Defendant alleges Plaintiff's motion is based "upon irrelevant sworn legal conclusions,...inadmissible hearsay allegations...and a series of documents which are not certified or authenticated and with respect to which no competent foundation evidence is presented". Thus Defendant claims Plaintiff's motion for summary judgment should be denied. In reply, Plaintiff's counsel, as the Town Attorney, is an officer of the Town and as such has personal knowledge of what occurred. Furthermore, Defendant's signature appears on all of the documents submitted in support of Plaintiff's case. Defendant has not contested his signature nor the fact that he certified as true the information which he placed on each document. Nonetheless, Plaintiff has annexed to its reply, certified copies of Defendant's 1999 Florida Department of Revenue Original Application for Ad Valorem Tax Exemption. In his opposing affidavit, Defendant Abel refers to a conversation he had with the Town of Rye Tax Assessor, Mitchell Markowitz, who advised him that according to the Town records, Mr. Abel had "continuously been a permanent resident of the Town of Rye, New York". Mr. Markowitz submits an affidavit stating "I have absolutely no recollection of any conversation with Mr. Abel stating either that the filing or prosecution of this was improper or was motivated by politics". Mr. Markowitz states he received official copies of all Homestead Applications prepared and signed by Mr. Abel certifying that he was a permanent Florida resident. Mr. Markowitz also has original applications signed and completed by Mr. Abel attesting to the fact that for the same period, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003 he was a permanent resident of the State of New York. Plaintiff's motion for summary judgment against Defendant, Bernard Abel, is granted. Plaintiff will have judgment against Bernard Abel in the sum of $11,834.70 plus interest from 1999 together with the costs and disbursements of this action. Plaintiff may enter judgment and execute accordingly. Plaintiff is granted punitive damages against Defendant for fraudulent acts and counsel [*4]fees. Plaintiff will file a Notice of Assessment of Damages with reference to the punitive damages and counsel fees with the Central Calendar Part. Plaintiff will appear before the Central Calendar Part of this Court on February 7, 2005 at 9:30 A.M. to schedule said hearing. This constitutes the order of this Court.

Dated: January , 2005

E N T E R,
White Plains, NY
HON. LOUIS A. BARONE, J.S.C.

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Port Chester company restoring past glories
PORT CHESTER Michael Y. Ahearn didn't want his workers to make too much noise and upset the elephants.[via Journal News]

Bob Baird looks back at year's end
There are two prevailing truths in life that apply to the news business and vice versa: Very little happens when you expect it and nearly nothing begins and ends when a ball drops on New Year's. We see that in ...( via Journal News )

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Mediator to address controversy surrounding Port Chester library
A New York University professor who specializes in negotiation and mediation will attempt to smooth discussions between leaders of Port Chester and Rye Brook and the board of the Port Chester Public Library.[via Journal News]

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Quick action to restore power
On Dec. 23 at 7:10 a.m., a large tree at 238 McLean Ave. came crashing down, landing on a car and taking down utility wires.[via Journal News]

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Eye On Port Chester


Aldo "The Patronage Boy" Vitagliano


Crashes Voting Rights Defence Fund Meeting


Mayor Gerald Logan, Deputy Mayor Dominick Cicatelli and the other Republican Board of Trustee members have repeatedly given Aldo "The Patronage Boy" Vitagliano patronage asignment after patronage asignment. Aldo "The Patronage Boy"Vitagliano has always given to the Republican party and the Republican party has always returned the favor.
Unfortunately, Aldo "The Patronage Boy" Vitagliano is not allways the most qualified person for the job. Mayor Logan really screwed up by appointing "The Patronage Boy" as the lawyer for the impartial voting rights commission.
Port Chester will pay dearly, because of "The Patronage Boy's" involvement.
Aldo "The Patronage Boy" Vitagliano, attorney for the Port Chester Voting Rights Commission crashed the Voting Rights Defence Fund Meeting.
"The Patronage Boy" was told by Law Proffessor Randollph McLaughlin that is inappropriate to attend the Voting Rights Defence Fund Meeting.
However, "The Patronage Boy" demanded that he was allowed to attend the meeting.
McLaughlin eventually allowed the disruptive "Patronage Boy" to stay eventhough the meeting was geared to the Hispanic Citizens of Port Chester.
Law Professor Randolph McLaughlin spoke about the legal issues surrounding the Department of Justice voting rights lawsuit.
Many citizens of Port Chester were speculating that "The Patronage Boy" was only crashing the Voting Rights Defence Fund Meeting inorder to run up the legal bill that the single family homeowners of Port Chester will eventually have to pay.

The meeting was organized by Cesar Ruiz.

Aldo was bragging that he changed the agenda of the meeting by crashing in uninvited.
The residents of Port Chester hope that Aldo's actions will not be used against the Village in the up comming trial. Aldo has already been quoted saying stupid things like Congress should exempt Port Chester from the Voting Rights Law.


Aldo made comments that he was trying to prevent the group from soliciting participants in a lawsuit.

Aldo "The Patronage Boy's" decision tocrash the meeting at this stage of the lawsuit is not wise or helpful to the Village Of Port Chester.
The only thing Aldo "The Patronage Boy" Vitagliano did was to saddle the single family homeowners of Port Chester with additional attorney’s fees.


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Residents invited to join Port Chester voting rights lawsuit
PORT CHESTER - Two attorneys will meet tonight with village residents to discuss possible legal strategies in a federal voting rights lawsuit against the village.[via Journal News]

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Check out results from last week's basketball poll questions
The results for last week's high school boys basketball poll question are in. Ralph Watts of Lakeland got 37.2 percent of the 129 votes as the best newcomer of the early boys basketball season.[via Journal News]

Speed Thrills: Gassed-up gifts all the rage
Diamonds are for wimps. For some shoppers, jewelry doesn't cut it this holiday season when searching for presents for the missus. Neither does fur. You might as well enroll her in the jam of the month club.
In search of the gift that won't be regifted, those with good credit have found the ultimate present for their loved ones.
There were guys that were torn between an Aston Martin and a Porsche

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Past Port Chester elections at crux of voter rights case
PORT CHESTER - In 2001, Democrat Cesar Ruiz ran for a seat on the Board of Trustees, campaigning across the village in a bid to put a Hispanic voice on the board.[via Journal News]

Check out results from last week's basketball poll questions
The results for last week's high school boys basketball poll question are in. Ralph Watts of Lakeland got 37.2 percent of the 129 votes as the best newcomer of the early boys basketball season.( via Journal News )

Speed Thrills: Gassed-up gifts all the rage
Diamonds are for wimps. For some shoppers, jewelry doesn't cut it this holiday season when searching for presents for the missus. Neither does fur. You might as well enroll her in the jam of the month club.
In search of the gift that won't be regifted, those with good credit have found the ultimate present for their loved ones.
There were guys that were torn between an Aston Martin and a Porsche

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Volunteers chip in at Phelps hospital
SLEEPY HOLLOW answering telephones and assisting visitors who need information.[via Journal News]

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Roundup: Pelham defeats Pearl River 44-42; Port Chester defeats...
Pelham 44, Pearl River 42: At Pelham, Chris Koclanes hit a pair of free throws with 5.9 seconds remaining to seal the win.[via Journal News]

George Washington to introduce Dual Language Kindergarten. New Ro Success Lauded
WPCNR SCHOOL DAYS. By John F. Bailey. December 12, 2006: The Board of Education voted Monday evening to approve the development of a "pilot" dual language Kindergarten program at George Washington School to ...( via White Plains CitizeNetReporter )

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This Week On eBay
All Singles Must Go! I don't mean single people, and those of you who know my "other" profession know I would never mention Kraft Singles in any sort of blog post ever.[via WFMU's Beware of the Blog]

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Haldane beats Putnam Valley 52-48; Clarkstown North beats New...
Eastchester 57, Woodlands 46: At Eastchester, Jaime Lorenzo had 17 points, four steals and seven assists for the Eagles.

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Rye couple's donation lets children see 'Holiday Wonders'
Thanks to a donation from a Rye couple, Port Chester first-graders got their wish to see the 'Holiday Wonders' Chinese dance and music show in New York City yesterday.[via Journal News]

Basketball: It's tourney time for area teams
Many northern Westchester residents will be putting aside their holiday shopping and New Year's rituals and finding their way to Somers, Yorktown Heights, Carmel and North Salem.[via Journal News]

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U.S. files voting rights lawsuit against Village of Port Chester
White Plains The U.S. Government filed a voting rights lawsuit in White Plains federal court Friday against the Village of Port Chester, alleging that Port Chester's system of electing members of its Board of ...( via Mid-Hudson News )

Landowner Asks Supreme Court to Hear Eminent Domain 'Extortion' Case
Didden planned to build a CVS Pharmacy on the site, but the developer, Gregory Wasser of GS Investors, wanted to build a Walgreens there.[via Crosswalk.com]

Landowner Asks Supreme Court to Hear Eminent Domain 'Extortion' Case
Claiming he is the victim of legalized extortion carried out under eminent domain powers, a landowner in New York is asking the Supreme Court to hear his case.( via The Voice )

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Reaction mixed on federal lawsuit charging anti-Hispanic bias
PORT CHESTER - Village residents had a wide range of reactions yesterday to the news that federal officials have filed a lawsuit aimed at forcing an election district system that would increase the likelihood a ...[via Journal News]

U.S. files voting rights lawsuit against Village of Port Chester
White Plains The U.S. Government filed a voting rights lawsuit in White Plains federal court Friday against the Village of Port Chester, alleging that Port Chester's system of electing members of its Board of ...[via Mid-Hudson News]

Verizon cable service may be coming to Port Chester
PORT CHESTER -Residents may soon have a choice of cable TV providers if the village approves a new fiber-optic service from Verizon.[via Journal News]

Eminent Domained
The latest outrage from IJ's band of merry libertarian litigators: Consider what is happening right now in Port Chester, N.Y., to entrepreneur Bart Didden and his business partner, whose case will be considered ...[via The Agitator]

Archve Port Chester News Wre 2006 December 18

Alberto Gonzales Demands That New York Town Elect Hispanics
In the most appalling example of race-based moonbattery to come out of the Bush Administration, the federal government is suing Port Chester, New York, for not electing Hispanics.[via Moonbattery]

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Port Chester school raising money for theater trip
Port Chester - A village elementary school is seeking donations to allow its first graders to join nearly 600 area students in attending a New York City production of Chinese music and dance.[via Journal News]

Murals brighten NYC hospital
I t's opening night - more like opening afternoon - at the "Room of Magic" at the new Komansky Center for Children's Health in Manhattan.[via The Journal News]

Stamford police arrest 5 in death of man dragged by car
Police have arrested five people in connection with the death of a 23-year-old man who was dragged several hundred feet by a car during a dispute between two groups of nightclub patrons.[via The Associated Press]

Stamford police arrest 5 in death of man dragged by car
Police have arrested five people in connection with the death of a 23-year-old man who was dragged several hundred feet by a car during a dispute between two groups of nightclub patrons.( via Norwalk Advocate )

Stamford police arrest 5 in death of man dragged by car
Police have arrested five people in connection with the death of a 23-year-old man who was dragged several hundred feet by a car during a dispute between two groups of nightclub patrons.( via Greenwich Time )

Archive Port Chester News Wire 2006 December 16

Lawsuit: N.Y. village voting favors whites
The U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against a suburban New York village, charging its at-large voting system illegally limits Hispanic influence.[via Customer Interaction Solutions]

High school honor roll
Michelle Djonovic, Dover girls basketball - Djonovic finished with 21 points during her team's 56-30 victory over Keio.( via Poughkeepsie Journal )

Archive Port Chester News Wire 2006 December 15

Verizon cable service may be coming to Port Chester
PORT CHESTER -Residents may soon have a choice of cable TV providers if the village approves a new fiber-optic service from Verizon.( via Journal News )

Feds sue Port Chester on voting rights
WHITE PLAINS - The federal government today filed suit against the village of Port Chester charging that its voting system denies the voting rights of Hispanic citizens.[via Journal News]

US sues NYC suburb, says at-large elections harm Hispanics
The federal government filed a lawsuit Friday against the suburban village of Port Chester, alleging that its at-large method of electing trustees is unfair to Hispanics and violates the Voting Rights Act.
The government requested that the village _ or a judge, if necessary _ devise a new system that would help elect a Hispanic trustee next year.

Archive Port Chester News Wire 2006 December 14

The way Westchester sewer bills are calculated is changing and could change more.
Chances are you rarely spend much time contemplating your county sewer district bill, but you may want to take note of a sea change approved by Westchester lawmakers this week, and an even bigger debate that ...( via Journal News )

Archive Port Chester News Wire 2006 December 13

George Washington to introduce Dual Language Kindergarten. New Ro Success Lauded
WPCNR SCHOOL DAYS. By John F. Bailey. December 12, 2006: The Board of Education voted Monday evening to approve the development of a "pilot" dual language Kindergarten program at George Washington School to ...[via Whiteplainscnr.com]

Archive Port Chester News Wire 2006 December 12

Port Chester, NY Challenges Justice Dept. Over Latino Voter Rights
The village is challenging the federal government's claim that its election system illegally disenfranchises Hispanic voters, possibly paving the way for an expensive legal battle.( via Immigration Watchdog )

Signs of Christmas in amaryllis
Unlike other bulbs such as tulips, daffodils and hyacinths, amaryllis bulbs don't need a cooling-down period of several weeks to set their blooms.[via The Journal News]

Archive Port Chester News Wire 2006 December 11

Wrestling: Cook makes a statement
MAMARONECK - Cook came into yesterday's Mamaroneck tournament flying under the radar.( via Journal News )

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