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Michelle Reitano Ms. Reitano is responsible for overseeing selections, upgrades and floor plan layout changes. She also manages all pre-closing inspections to ensure delivery of each residence is at highest standard, and that all customized selections are completed accurately. Ms. Reitano acts as the liaison between sales, purchasers and all the trades. Ms. Reitano joined Cappelli Enterprises in 2005 as a Purchaser Liaison for Trump Tower at City Center in White Plains. Her responsibilities included ensuring that all and any work needed in each residence was completed to satisfaction for post-closing. In addition, she assisted upper management on all key projects. A licensed real estate associate, Ms. Reitano is a lifelong Westchester resident who offers a strong background in client relationship development, as well as an in-depth personal knowledge of the area and its residents. She has had unique exposure to the challenges of the business, government and not-for-profit sectors. She holds a Bachelor of Science from St. Thomas Aquinas College, where she graduated in 1997. Sanford S. Zevon, M.D
Sanford S. Zevon, M.D. (right) of White Plains, former Chief, Division of Cardiology for White Plains Hospital Center (WPHC), receives the Hospital’s Physicians Recognition Award from Mark A. Fialk, M.D., President of the WPHC Medical and Dental staff. The award honors those physicians who have been affiliated with the Hospital for their exemplary dedication to the health and wellness of their patients and to the WPHC community. Dr. Zevon has been affiliated with Carl P. Weber, M.D.
Carl P. Weber, M.D. (right) of Scarsdale, a surgeon, receives the White Plains Hospital Center’s Physicians Recognition Award from Mark A. Fialk, M.D., President of the WPHC Medical and Dental staff. The award honors those physicians who have been affiliated with the Hospital for their exemplary dedication to the health and wellness of their patients and to the WPHC community. Dr. Weber has been affiliated with Michael J. McCarthy
Prior to joining McCarthy Associates, Michael worked for Connecticut Business Systems in White Plains, NY where he successfully marketed and sold office technology software and equipment to corporations in the Westchester County market. Michael is a 2006 graduate of Fairfield University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications and a minor in marketing. He is an active member of the Westchester County Association, the Business Council of Westchester and the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick in Westchester County.
WESTCHESTER WHITE PLAINS—Jennifer Mayadas-Dering, a resident of Cross River in Westchester County, has been selected as the New York Power Authority’s (NYPA) 2007 Woman Leader. She was honored at the 34th Annual Academy of Women Leaders Salute Lunch, sponsored by the YWCA of the City of With a lifelong-love of power engineering, Mayadas-Dering came to the Power Authority as an intern in 1994. Her leadership skills and technical insight drew her to increasingly challenging assignments that paralleled many of the Power Authority’s recent major achievements and led to her current position as manager of operations planning for NYPA’s Transmission Business Unit. “Jennifer is a tremendous asset to the Power Authority,” Roger B. Kelley, NYPA president and chief executive officer, said. “Her strong work ethic and ability to tackle difficult assignments more than warrant her selection to receive this prestigious award.” Mayadas-Dering, who was nominated for the award by the Power Authority’s senior managers, has been involved in a number of significant projects during her career at NYPA. These include a major upgrade of the Authority’s Niagara Power Project;installation of the world’s most advanced transmission control device, a convertible static compensator, at NYPA’s Marcy Substation near Utica; and the rapid completion of 11 small, clean power plants at six sites in New York City and a seventh on Long Island in a successful effort to avert power shortages in the region. “I regard my work as project engineer for the small power plants as a highlight of my career,” Mayadas-Dering said. “This project, which we completed in less than a year, gave me the opportunity to oversee design, construction and testing of the units under very tight time constraints. It was a turning point for me since it provided the equivalent of three years’ education in six months’ time, making me a better person and a better engineer.” Mayadas-Dering’s interest in power generation stems from her father, who worked on semiconductors for IBM. Her earlyinvolvement with the industry led to her earning Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in electrical engineering from the Mayadas-Dering is an accomplished racquetball player who has competed in Olympic-sponsored events and world championships. She and her husband, Ken Dering, have two children, Alex, 5, and Zachary, 4. Mayadas-Dering was the only engineer among 60 women from various organizations recognized at the Nov. 15 event. NICK WOLFF OF CENTURY 21 WOLFF HONORED FOR HIS DEDICATION TO THE Nick, who accepted this award, expressed his heartfelt satisfaction, and said, “I am truly honored to be designated Honorary Member of the Dr. Bruce Golden, who has served the Center for over 25 years, explained that “Nick is always there for us, whenever we need him. He always comes to our functions, and brings crowds of supporters who take up the cause of the Center.” Miller remarked that, “Nick Wolff has always been a friend of The WESTCHESTER COMMISSIONER OF HEALTH TO RECEIVE TWO AWARDS FOR COMMITMENT TO COMPASSIONATE CARE
The Westchester County Commissioner of Health, Joshua Lipsman, M.D., J.D., M.P.H., will be receiving the Ellen Wood Healthcare Award this year from the Visiting Nurse Association of Hudson Valley. The award is given each year in recognition of outstanding commitment to compassionate care-giving within the community. Commissioner Lipsman will also be honored at Hudson River Healthcare’s Pieces of Joy annual art auction in June. "The Ellen Wood Healthcare Award recognizes individuals in the healthcare industry who have made a positive impact in the field and whose work has assisted the Visiting Nurse Association of Hudson Valley in carrying out its mission," said Martha Liebowitz, Special Events Coordinator for the Association. Dr. Lipsman will receive the award at the Association’s 13 th Annual Awards Dinner on May 17 th, which will be held at the Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle. The event last year was attended by over 200 guests. The Visiting Nurse Association of Hudson Valley is a nonprofit home health care agency dedicated to providing quality care 24 hours a day and seven days a week. The Association, originally named the District Nursing Association of Northern Westchester, was founded in 1898. Ellen Wood was the first home visit nurse to serve with the organization and her compassionate care became the inspiration of many to follow. On June 9th, Commissioner Lipsman will be honored at the Pieces of Joy annual event at the Tallix Foundry in Beacon. Pieces of Joy is a gala art auction to benefit Hudson River Healthcare. Jeannette Phillips, Executive Vice President of Hudson River Healthcare, praised Commissioner Lipsman’s “appreciation for the role of community health centers and the interconnectedness of housing and health to ensure the well being of all residents.” In particular, she cited Dr. Lipsman’s support for Westchester County’s Blue Ribbon Task Force for the Elimination of Health Disparities Among Blacks and his leadership in increasing access to HIV primary care and testing as examples of his commitment to community health. Hudson River HealthCare is a network of 13 community health centers in the lower Hudson Valley that provide the highest quality comprehensive primary, preventive, and behavioral health services to all who seek it, regardless of insurance status and ability to pay. It serves over 42,000 patients throughout the Hudson Valley through over 183,000 health center visits annually in nine counties.
WHITE PLAINS, NY, April 17, 2007 - Joel H. Sachs, a senior partner with the White Plains law firm of Keaen & Beane, P.C., has been selected by an independent screening panel to receive the 2007 Above the Bar Award as Westchester County’s Leading Environmental Attorney. The Award, newly created in 2007, was developed to recognize and honor outstanding legal work in Westchester. Mr. Sachs will be among the exceptional attorneys to be honored at an Awards Gala to be held Thursday, April 26 at 6:00 pm at The Judicial Institute at Pace Law School, 78 North Broadway, White Plains. Joel Sachs is currently the Town Attorney for the Town of Bedford, and also serves as special environmental counsel for the Village of Sleepy Hollow where he is intimately involved in the environmental review of the redevelopment of the former General Motors site. He is the immediate Past President of the White Plains Bar Association, and is also a Past President of the Westchester County Legal Aid Society. “New York” magazine has previously recognized Mr. Sachs as one of the “Best Lawyers in the New York”, and he is also listed in the publication “Best Lawyers in America 2006-2007”.
To Evaluate Candidates For Elective Judicial Office Only Career Business Executive on the 15-Member Panel, He Will Help Review Qualifications of Candidates In Ninth Judicial District of State Supreme Court White Plains, NY (April 3, 2007) William M. Mooney, Jr., President of The Westchester County Association (WCA), has been appointed to serve as a member of the newly-formed Independent Judicial Election Qualification Commission for the Ninth Judicial District of the State Supreme Court. Appointed by Presiding Justice A. Gail Prudenti, Mooney is the only career business executive to serve on the 15-member panel that will be responsible for reviewing the qualifications of candidates seeking elective judicial office in the District. The make-up of the other Commission members are four former judges, seven attorneys, two Presidents of colleges and one retired New York City Board of Education administrator. The screening process was approved by the New York Court of Appeals last year in response to the recommendation of the Commission to Promote Public Confidence in Judicial Elections. The goal of the Qualifications Commissions (there are a total of 12, one for each Judicial District) is to provide the public with greater confidence in the judicial election process by assuring that candidates have been independently screened and found to posses the qualities necessary for effective judicial performance by a local panel of individuals who represent both the legal profession and the public at large. Mooney’s three-year term of service began January 1, 2007. He and the other Commission members will be responsible for evaluating candidates within the District to determine whether they are qualified for the judicial office to which they seek election. Candidates will be evaluated for professional ability, character, independence, integrity, reputation for fairness, lack of bias and temperament including courtesy and patience. The district includes Westchester, Orange, Dutchess, Putnam and Rockland Counties. Mr. Mooney was elected to head The WCA in 2004. Prior to the WCA, he had a long and distinguished career in the banking industry, most recently at Independence Community Bank where he was responsible for all business activities in Westchester County and Connecticut. Prior to that, he held the position of Executive Vice President of Union State Bank, where he managed retail banking activities and business development. Earlier in his career Mr. Mooney worked for Chase Manhattan Bank and Chemical Bank with responsibility for all retail and small business activities in the New York Metropolitan area. .Mr. Mooney began his banking career with Citibank and at the age of 19 received the “Most Creative and Best Idea Award” in the corporation which led to a Citibank Academic Foundation Award to attend college. He received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Manhattan College in Riverdale, NY. Beyond his many skills as a business leader, Mr. Mooney is deeply committed to giving back to the community. His philanthropic efforts extend to many not-for-profit and educational organizations. He has been chairman of the board of the United Way of Westchester and Putnam Counties, St. Thomas Aquinas College, The Westchester County Association, American Heart Walk, Westchester Partnership for Economic Development, CYO Rockland County, Red Cross Rockland County and Rockland Center for the Arts. Mr. Mooney has been honored with numerous civic and leadership awards, including the CYO Outstanding Citizen Award, Monsey Jewish Center Award, 52 Association Outstanding Citizen Award, Graymoor Award, Mary Walsh Dominican Sisters Award, YMCA Outstanding Citizen Award, St. Agnes – Children Rehabilitation Center, St. Thomas Aquinas College President’s Award, United Way Distinguished Citizen Award, Cystic Fibrosis Charles J. Lubin Humanitarian Award, Calvary Hospital Leadership Award, Theodora L. Russell Award for Education of Youth of Westchester County, Pace Law School Distinguished Service Award, Westchester Mental Health Association Leadership Award and Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizen Award. In 2004, Mr. Mooney was honored with The Ellis Island Medal of Honor that recognizes individuals for their exceptional humanitarian efforts and outstanding contributions to the nation. DR. SUSAN BIRO APPOINTED Berkeley College Provost Dr. Rose Mary Healy is pleased to announce the "Dr. Biro has significant experience with both online and adult education, Before joining Berkeley College Online, Dr. Biro served as the Associate Berkeley College Online offers the ultimate in flexibility ? classes can be A leader in business education for more than 75 years, Berkeley College CARL PATRICK NAMED VICE CHAIRMAN OF PEEKSKILL CELEBRATION 2007 Peekskill , NY – Peekskill Celebration 2007 announces that Carl Patrick will serve as the organization’s vice chairman. Mr. Patrick’s long involvement with the Celebration goes back a decade, when he served as community relations director for the New York Power Authority, which then owned one of the Indian Point nuclear plants. Bruce Lindenbaum, Peekskill Celebration’s founder, had arranged a tall-ship event called Ships and Sails. Patrick and the Power Authority had been seeking to support a local event and Ships and Sails provided an opportunity to produce a world-class fireworks show. “I met early one morning with current committee members, including Bruce, Jack Murphy and Jack Levitz, and it was as if we were destined to work together,” said Patrick. Over the last ten years, he has coordinated the fireworks show, served as stage manager for the main stage, conducted publicity efforts and coordinated an annual Teen Band Bonanza, held at the Paramount Theater in March. “Carl has a long history with the committee and his expertise and enthusiasm will serve as valuable assets to the team,” said Cathy Montaldo, executive director of Peekskill Celebration 2007. After the festival’s name changed to Peekskill Celebration, the event continued to grow. It is now the largest festival in the Hudson Valley and Entergy Nuclear Northeast, which bought Indian Point from the New York Power Authority, continues to sponsor the fireworks show. Patrick has also served as a past president of the Paramount Center for the Arts and serves as current chairman of the Peers Influence Peers Partnership. “I've always loved being involved in community activities,” said Patrick. “In my capacity as vice chairman, I plan to provide all the support that I can. It has been a wonderful experience to watch the Celebration grow into such a great community-wide event that we now have. Our continuing c hallenge is to improve Celebration each year, adding more activities, more events, more entertainers and, of course, more fireworks!” He lives in Putnam Valley with his wife, Terry, and his two children. He graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Arts in physics and earned a Master of Arts in education at the State University of New York at Geneseo. |
McCarthy Associates is pleased to announce that Michael J. McCarthy has joined the firm as an associate with responsibility for leasing, sales and marketing for tenants and landlords in Westchester County, NY and Fairfield County, CT. 
“ABOVE THE BAR AWARD” TO GO TO JOEL SACHS AS WESTCHESTER’S LEADING ENVIRONMENTAL ATTORNEY 
William M. Mooney, Jr., Westchester County Association President, Appointed to New Commission Michael Blechman of Chappaqua Elected to Board
Jessica Dee Rohm Joins Cappelli Enterprises
VALHALLA, NY– Jessica Dee Rohm, who has more than 25 years of experience in real estate, marketing and communications, has joined Cappelli Enterprises as Senior Managing Director of Sales and Marketing.
The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton,
NY POWER AUTHORITY PRESIDENT CAREY APPOINTED
TO THE NATIONAL BOARD OF UNITED STATES GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL
JOSHUA E. KIMERLING JOINS BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF LEGAL SERVICES OF THE HUDSON VALLEY
White Plains, New York) Robert Hermann, President of the Board of Legal Services of the Hudson Valley and Of Counsel to Thacher Proffitt and Wood LLP of New York and White Plains, announced that Joshua E. Kimerling, a partner of Cuddy & Feder LLP of White Plains, has joined the Board of Directors of Legal Services of the Hudson Valley. Mr. Hermann said, “Joshua Kimerling brings a wealth of commercial and real estate experience to the Board, and I look forward to working with him in helping our needy client base obtain free civil legal services.”
Joshua Kimerling’s commercial litigation practice is extensive and diverse, with varied experience in commercial landlord-tenant law, real estate, title and easement matters, contract and corporate disputes, employment-related issues and appellate advocacy. He is admitted to practice in the States of New York and Connecticut, the US District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, and the US Court of Appeals, Second Circuit. He is a member of the American Bar Association and New York State Bar Association.
Mr. Kimerling holds a JD from State University at Buffalo School of Law and obtained his BA Degree from Ithaca College. He lives in Dobbs Ferry, New York.
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley provides free civil legal services to poor and low-income individuals and families. LSHV represents clients in the areas of housing, domestic violence, elder law, civil rights, children’s advocacy, disabilities, HIV/AIDS, public benefits, consumer law and education. Services are provided to the residents of Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Ulster, Orange, Rockland and Sullivan Counties.
