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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 10 www.yorktownchamber.org October 2015

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Yorktown Chamber of Commerce's President, Eric DiBartolo and Vice President, Sergio Esposito participating in Yorktown's Feast of San Gennaro.

16th Annual Yorktown Chamber of Commerce Dinner Dance

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.

SEE YOU THERE!

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The Chamber SpotlightColor My World Inc. is a full-service general contracting company in Westchester New York, providing a team of specialized trades in the construction industry working together to bring our clients

design projects to life. Color My World contractors have experience in a diversity of commercial, industrial, and residential construction projects. No matter the size of the construction project, we always maintain a high standard of excellence and professionalism in the delivery of your home or business construction needs. Color My World takes pride in its team of professional contractors' reputation for successfully concluding projects on time and creating a true patronage of customers that come back for more great service year after year and refer friends and family with confidence to the Color My World's team of professional contractors.

Residential and Commercial General Contractors Westchester County New York

Color My World Inc. invites you to compare our building process to other contractors in Westchester New York and New York City.

Our clients experience start with one of our professional design specialists where we discuss your ideas and aspirations on your dream project. During this meeting you will learn about our process in making your construction project hassle free, organized with timely completion goals and structured so that all you have to do is enjoy the outcome. Our architectural team is available to work with you to incorporate your individual style into your project details. This collaborative effort inspires further design ideas for your project's floor plan and interior design.

Salvatore Fertucci • Color My World Inc. • General Contracting O. 914-941-7448 • C. 914-490-7165 • www.colormyworldinc.com

All County Pest Control is a 2nd generation Family owned and operated company based out of Mahopac NY since 1963. Ed Binns took over operations in 1993 from his father William Binns. Ed’s son Brian is currently attending college at SUNY Delhi for construction, and hopes to join the family business and help it expand.

With over of 50 years of experience and great reputation, we pride ourselves on being Residential Experts in the pest control field. All of our Technicians are licensed and certified by NYS and our office staff is well educated and up to date on service procedures. Having grown up in the pest control industry as well as the home inspection field, Ed has a good working knowledge of residential construction and how it relates to pest control.

We offer Annual Home Protections Plans as well as one-time or customized service plans based on individual needs. We specialize in Carpenter Ants, Wasps and Yellow Jackets.

All of our service trucks have truck mounted power spray equipment and carry ladders allowing our technicians to be able to effectively treat the many areas of a residential home where pests are known to enter.

In addition to general pest control for ants, bees, wasps, spiders, beetles and many other household pests, we also specialized in Lawn Treatments for Ticks and Mosquitoes, Winter and Summer Deer Repellent Applications, Termite Baiting and Monitoring Programs, Wildlife Removal, Bed Bug Treatments, Stink Bug Control and so much more. Whatever your pest control needs, All County can find a solution for you.

We are located at 5 Veschi Lane South in Mahopac and can be found on the web at allcountypestcontrol.com.

A Division of Building Care Corp.

5 Veschi Lane South – Mahopac, NY 10541 – Phone 845-628-9026 – allcountypestcontrol@gmail.com

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The Chamber Spotlight

KATHLEEN VOIGT

I have been associated with Wells Fargo since 2011 and I have been in the mortgage business for over 10 years. Prior to this career, I was an associate broker for Houlihan

Lawrence specializing in the Yorktown market. I started my career at WAMU and I have consistently ranked in the top 25% among other mortgage consultants with Wells Fargo. I have received various awards including Westchester Magazine's "best of the best" as voted by consumers. I am a graduate with a BA degree in sociology from the Ohio State University.

Why Wells Fargo? There are so many products and programs that make Wells Fargo the #1 lender in the country and perhaps the reason why we have a 40% market share. For example, I can provide mortgage benefits to eligible union workers and their families by offering our Union Plus loan. This program and benefit cannot be offered by any other lender. Perhaps the most important benefit of all to union members and their families is the disability, strike and layoff benefit where Wells Fargo provides a grant or interest free loan for 6 months or up to $15000. We also offer relationship pricing which provides clients a discount on their rates if they have checking account with Wells. We have community loans which is a great alternative to FHA. I also provide renovation loans for primary or investment properties whether the improvements are a total facelift or just cosmetic. We also have "loan tracker" which gives the whole process transparency and where the client can view the status of their loan at any time in the process. Most importantly, I look to provide my clients a positive experience when purchasing a property.

Your Community Connection…Yorktown Events

Attention Chamber Members: Bring in your promotional materials to the Chamber

office to be included in our new member packets and press kits.

YORKTOWN PROPERTY FOR SALE

Reduced to $699,000Ideal for large family or at-home business with special use permit. Mother/daughter or rental too! 3900 sq.

ft., 6 bedrms., 2-1/2 baths, 2-car garage, inground pool, 1.22 acres. Call Bill @ Raveis at 914-522-2076.

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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: info@yorktownchamber.org

Website: www.yorktownchamber.org

Send contributions to:Editor: Margaret Primavera

mprimavera@yorktownchamber.org.

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

Here we are, less than two weeks away from The 7th Annual Yorktown Festival and Street Fair, co-sponsored by the Yorktown Chamber of Commerce in association with the Town of Yorktown. As President of the Chamber, it is my pleasure to preside over my first Festival. Over the years, I have seen it become one of the most anticipated events in town and local communities as an opportunity to introduce the business community and local government to its residents. It’s a day for fun and relaxation from our youngest future residents to our seniors citizens and everyone in between.

As you walk around the Festival, please pay particular attention to the more than 200 vendors displaying their goods and services to more than 20,000 visitors. It wouldn’t be a festival without all the “fun stuff” – great food, arts and crafts, rides and activities for kids, and the new additions added to this year’s venue such as the “Y” Dog Challenge, our first Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest, new motorcycles on display, continuous entertainment provided by Bob Hill of the Mohansic Grill Open Mic, local bands and an enlarged Dog Costume Parade.

We are excited to announce that, as a major sponsor of the American Cancer Society, we will be presenting

them with a $5,000 check at 4:30pm at the Festival. Once again we will conduct a Blood Drive with the Red Cross and provide a free Senior Luncheon. I never realized how much time and energy goes into putting on such an event and I want to thank everyone associated with it for their time and effort in making it possible and the success that it has become. If you need a vendor space, call the office at 914-245-4599.

We are in the planning stages of hosting the 2015 political debates at the Yorktown Stage on October 19 and 21, 2015. We urge you to attend these debates as this is a very important election for Yorktown. The Supervisor, Board Members, Town Clerk and Town Justices that you elect will be responsible for moving Yorktown in a positive direction. Costco finally is ready to open their doors and the Yorktown business community is on the move in the right direction. This election should be top priority for our membership and the entire town.

See you at the Festival and at the Political Debates!

The President’s Column:

Eric DiBartoloPresident

The DR Is InLife is like a camera; focus on what’s important, capture the good times, develop from the negatives and if it goes wrong. . .Take another shot.

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You’re Invitedto these outstanding Chamber events

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

DioGuardi & Murdock, CPA’s, PLLCIBM/TJ Watson Research

Little Learners of Westchester

MCAS Roofing & Contracting Northern Construction

Teatown Lake Reservation

Yorktown Autobody, Inc.

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

AwardsThe English Company, Inc.

Anthony Lisa3892 Indian Hill RoadShrub Oak, NY 10588Phone: (914) 528-0087

Fax: (914) 528-0166

ContractorChief Maintenance, Inc.

Alexandria IaconaP. O. Box 1389

Yorktown Heights, NY 10598Phone: (914) 245-2242

Pest ControlAll County Pest Control

Edward Binns5 Veschi Lane SouthMahopac, NY 10541

Phone: (845) 628-9026

Urgent CareAFC Urgent Care

Allyson Curtis3379 Crompond Road

Yorktown Heights, NY 10598Phone: (914) 930-5550

Fax: (914) 930-5551

WELCOME!

Near HorizonOctober 11, 20157th Annual Yorktown Festival & Street FairSunday, 11-5

October 19, 2015 Breakfast Networking MeetingMonday, 7:30 am GHP Office Realty2649 Strang BoulevardYorktown Heights, NY 10598

Far HorizonNovember 2, 2015Networking Meeting Member Free EventMonday, 6pm A.S.A.P. Mortgage Corp.2062 E. Main StreetCortlandt Manor, NY 10567

December 9, 2015 Annual Holiday PartyWednesday, 6pm TD Bank 3660 Lee BoulevardJefferson 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 mprimavera@yorktownchamber.org

We’re On Facebook!Please become a “friend” of the Yorktown Chamber of Commerce on Facebook. It’s a great way to stay on top of all Chamber news: events, networking meetings, membership benefits, announcements, everything! Remember to check it often for the latest info!

It’s just one more way that we can share the benefits that your membership provides. It also is a great way to share thoughts with fellow members on the issues that affect Yorktown business owners and the entire community.

It doesn’t take much time at all (it really doesn’t – much less time than to write and send an e-mail!)

If you haven’t already signed up for Facebook, it’s easy. Just go to www.facebook.com and create an account. Then type “Yorktown Chamber of Commerce” in the Search bar at the top of the page.

We are looking forward to being your Facebook friend!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Deliver books to homebound and shut-in residents

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

Yorktown Volunteer Ambulance Corps: 914-245-1267

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• Pass a §485-b Business Investment tax exemption • Fast-track job-creating projects • Partner with Senator Terrence Murphy to complete

important infrastructure projects to reduce flooding and traffic congestion

• Work with local police to combat the heroin epidemic • Provide Yorktown with honest leadership

Paid for by the Yorktown Republican Town Committee

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2649 Strang BoulevardYorktown Heights, New York

SPACE AVAILABLE

- 800-35,000 sf available- Free unlimited parking- Prestigious medical tenants - On-site building engineer- Local owner & manager

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NETWORKING MEETING Fire Glow Distributors, Inc. • September 28, 2015

Irving Breitbart, Eagle Awards & Trophy Co., Inc.

HOSTS: Gail and John Meeker, Fire Glow Distributors, Inc.

Dr. Mike Popp, Lower Hudson Valley EAP and Sergio Esposito, Comprehensive Computers, Inc.

Suzi McDonough, Blue Lives Matter and Gail Meeker, Fire Glow Distributors, Inc.

Cathy Montaldo, Support Connection, Gail Meeker, Fire Glow Distributors, Inc., and John Seuss, New York Design

Andy Walsh, AJ's Bar & Grill and Sergio Esposito

Dorothea LaScala, Circolo da Vinci, Elisa Bruno Midili, Café Realty, Filomena Manganiello, Wells Fargo, Louis Guerra, Farmers Insurance, Dennis Roche, Burbio.com, Carol Christiansen, Café Realty

Sergio Esposito, Sandra Yu Kleiman and Steve Kleiman, Sandra Permanent MakeUp

Nancy Stingone, Executive Director, Yorktown Chamber of Commerce

Dr. Mike Popp, Sheryl and Marc Saidel, Saidel and Saidel, PC, Seema Gupta, AFC Urgent Care

Matthew Fitzgerald, Burger King

Allyson Curtis and Seema Gupta, AFC Urgent Care

Ed Binns, All County Pest Control

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A 46 year destination!After 46 years, we’d like to think of ourselves as a destination... A destination for Luxury, Quality and Affordability.

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

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

Luxury and Quality

Affordable and German Built

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Experience * Integrity * Dedication *Community

Elect Richard S.

ABBATE Yorktown Town Justice www.ABBATEforJustice.com

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Expanded and Updated Meeting Room Available for Rental

to Chamber Members

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.

To rent, please call: 914-245-4599

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THE YORKTOWN NETWORK NEWSLETTERADVERTISING RATES:

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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Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone:_______________________________ email: _____________________________________________________

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

call Margaret Primavera, Editor: (914) 245-4599 • email: mprimavera@yorktownchamber.org

LET’S PUT ON A SHOW!After 30 years, KJK Productions remains one of

Northern Westchester's finest jewels in its “cultural crown.”

KJK Productions/Kevin J. Kearins has worked with thousands of area youth both in our summer theatre camp and after-school theatre programs.

We would love to "put on a show" with your school or community group. KJK Productions, Inc., is a non-profit 501(c)(3) professional theatre company.

Our program provides the staffing, costumes, scenery and much more to work with your school or organization's

children on a full-scale, classic Broadway musicalor children's favorite fairy tale.

Most PTA/organizations use our program as a way to builda child's confidence and encourage “working together”

as a group as well as hosting a successful fundraiser. Call us today! Don’t miss out on this exciting and extraordinary program!

914.962.6665 • www.kjkproductions.org • email: kevin@kjkproductions.org

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