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Team Daniel Running for Recovery from Mental Illness

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Teams up with Byram Hills in a Run for Hope!

Team Daniel is getting ready to follow up its successful Miles for Miles fundraiser in 2015 with another 5K cross-country run and ‘go as far as you like’ track walk in support of mental health. The event will be held at Byram Hills High School on June 5, 2016 with registration from 8-9 a.m. or on active.com(search for ‘Team Daniel’) with the run/walk, food, entertainment, awards and raffles from 9AM to noon.

This year we are again thrilled to have four time Boston and New York marathon winner Bill Rodgers join us, along with State Senator David Carlucci and mental health advocate Hakeem Rahim.

1 in 4 people in the US live with mental illness, including 1 in 5 children; our children are more stressed, anxious and depressed than ever and suicide is the second leading cause of death in young people ages 15-34.

Team Daniel advocates for the best care for people living with serious persistent mental illness, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and major depression, and would add eating disorders to this list.

Our winner from last year, Lucas Patrizio of Port Chester with Bill Rodgers.
Our winner from last year, Lucas Patrizio of Port Chester with Bill Rodgers.

We support programs for suicide prevention, advocate for the use of integrated medical and mental health care, and believe that treatment for addiction needs to address co-occurring, underlying mental illness. We will have representatives from many mental health organizations available to speak to including NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Westchester, Brain and Behavior Research Foundation, Mental Health Association of Westchester, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and the Harris Project(advocates for treatment of addiction and co-occurring mental illness).

Please come join us and make a difference in the life of someone living with mental illness. Team Daniel…Running, Relationships, Research and Recovery. Tteamdanielrunningforrecovery.org

Supporting “My Sister’s Place” at ICD

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May 5, Chappaqua: For a special pre-Mother’s Day event, ICD Contemporary Jewelry hosted and showcased the jewelry of two fine designers, Tovi Farber & Kokku, and also earmarked a portion of the evening’s sales for a generous donation to My Sister’s Place.

Visitors stopping in could catch up with Chappaqua’s very own Helen Williams. Helen, along with Denise Williams, are both active members of the Hudson Valley Chapter of Links, an international women’s community service organization that supports My Sister’s Place, a confidential domestic violence shelter.

My Sister’s Place Director of Development Karly Savino added that she is always looking for ways to spread awareness about why the organization, which is over 40 years old, is so important.

“We support them for helping women who are vulnerable,” added Denise. “We are very interested in their Healthy Relationships program which is focused on young people dating; sometimes domestic violence starts with a young girl’s boyfriend. They go into schools and educate.”
— Grace Bennett

(L-r) Carly Levine, director of development of My Sister's Place in White Plains, Denise Williams of White Plains, Helen WIlliams of Chappaqua, and ICD manager Virginia Shasha Photo by Grace Bennett
(L-r) Carly Levine, director of development of My Sister’s Place in White Plains, Denise Williams of White Plains, Helen WIlliams of Chappaqua, and ICD manager Virginia Shasha Photo by Grace Bennett

Grand Opening for “Luxe Luxury Labels”

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Chappaqua, May 5–Friends, family and curious first time visitors enjoyed delicious food, admired the merchandise and/or made a purchase too, during a festive Grand Opening party for Luxe Luxury Labels, “consignment at its finest.”

The owners, long time associates, say they opened the store just weeks after signing a lease. Luxury items–Hermes, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, etc.–about but there’s also an impressive line of contemporary clothing selections plus jewelry and accessories. “There is something here for everyone. Mostly we want people visiting to feel comfortable to come hang out and relax with us. We want create a no pressure environment,” said Lisa Dorsett. Chimed in Jessica, “We are equally passionate and committed to providing a positive experience to those who consign.”

Luxe Luxury Labels Owners Lisa Dorsett (L) and Jessica Moran
Luxe Luxury Labels Owners Lisa Dorsett (L) and Jessica Moran

Luxe Luxury Labels is located at 191 King Street behind the Aura Salon. Personal shopping is also available. You can contact Jessica at 914-494-7146, or Lisa, 914-403-6443 Or email: luxeluxurylabels@gmail.com

— Grace Bennett

Hillary’s List of Conservatives who’ve Said NO to Trump

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Just Between Us: With so many within the GOP and other conservative ranks speaking out against the prospective Republican nominee, the message is clear that a Trump candidacy is being considered a dangerous development from both sides of the political aisle.

The Hillary Clinton campaign office states: “Last night, Donald Trump effectively captured the Republican nomination, successfully bullying his way through a crowded primary field. However, many prominent activists, journalists and elected officials in his own party have figured out what Hillary Clinton has argued all along: Donald Trump is too big a risk for America.

“Take a look at the large group of prominent conservatives who are already promising that they’ll never vote for Trump:
paul ryanRep. Ileana Ros – Lehtinen [R-FL]: “I don’t plan to vote for Donald Trump,” she said. “I don’t feel in my heart that I could support him.”

GOP Senate candidate Chris Vance: Vance, who is challenging four-term Democratic U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, blasted Trump’s views on trade, economics and foreign policy as “naive,” “wrongheaded” and “insane.” As a former state GOP chairman, Vance said he takes “no joy” in refusing to support his party’s presidential candidate, “but I must place conscience and principle ahead of party.”

Former Gov. George V. Voinovich [R-OH]: “I wish we had a better candidate”

San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer: “I’m not endorsing Donald Trump. He hasn’t earned my vote.”

Former Gov. Bob Taft [R-OH]: “Personally, I have very deep reservations about Trump.”

Former Lt. Gov. Bruce E. Johnson [R-OH]: “Donald Trump hasn’t impressed me at all with his ‘wall’ nonsense, the trade wars, the nuclear proliferation and his bullying attitude….I think for the sake of Rob Portman and (Westerville-area U.S. Rep.) Pat Tiberi and other state and local officials, I hope (Republicans) go to the polls. Whether they can find it in their conscience to vote for Donald Trump, I couldn’t care less.”

State Sen. Shannon Jones [R-OH]: “said just because Trump is now the Republican nominee ‘that doesn’t mean I have to support him.’”

Ward Baker, executive director of the National Republican Senatorial Committee: “In a new sign of the Republican Party’s reservations about Mr. Trump, the top strategist in charge of defending Republican control of the Senate said in a briefing for lobbyists and donors on Thursday that the party’s candidates should feel free to skip the nominating convention in Cleveland in July.”

Dan Senor, former advisor to Paul Ryan and Mitt Romney: “Dan Senor… said Mr. Trump’s dismissive attitude toward his critics could have crippling consequences in a general election.”

Bill Kristol: “When you embrace the endorsement of a rapist… I deplore that. On the day of the Indiana primary he spins this conspiracy story about Ted Cruz’ father being complicit in the assassination of a president… I mean that level of willful disregard of all facts…it was the mocking of the disabled New York Times reporter, which is such a humanely grotesque thing to do.”

Lindsey Graham: “I do not believe he is a reliable Republican conservative…do not believe he is a reliable GOP conservative nor has he displayed the judgment and temperament to serve as Commander in Chief.”

Jeb Bush: “Donald Trump has not demonstrated that temperament or strength of character. He has not displayed a respect for the Constitution. And, he is not a consistent conservative. These are all reasons why I cannot support his candidacy.”

Jennifer Nassour, former chairwoman of the Massachusetts Republican Party: “I’m hopeful that there will be someone else who is challenging Trump on the Republican ticket at the convention. If not, then write someone in. It’s a shame to just waste our vote, but I cannot see myself voting for Trump.”

Mac Stipanovich, former Chief of Staff to Gov. Bob Martinez: “If I thought the election hung on my vote, I would probably vote for Hillary Clinton, anything would be better than Donald Trump. He would be a disaster for the Republican Party and harmful to the nation.”
Speaker Paul Ryan [R-WI]:”U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan said on Thursday that he can not currently support Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee. “I’m just not ready to do that at this point,” Ryan told CNN, adding that he hopes to be able to do so in the future.”

Rep. Scott Rigell [R-VA]: “My love for our country eclipses my loyalty to our party, and to live with a clear conscience I will not support a nominee so lacking in the judgment, temperament and character needed to be our nation’s commander-in-chief. Accordingly, if left with no alternative, I will not support Trump in the general election should he become our Republican nominee.”

Former Romney staffer Garrett Jackson: “Sorry Mr. Chairman, not happening. I have to put country over party. I cannot support a dangerous phony.”

Former top Romney strategist Stuart Stevens: “I think Donald Trump has proven to be unbalanced and uniquely unqualified to be president. I won’t support him… Everyone has to make their own choice. I think Trump is despicable and will prove to be a disaster for the party. I’d urge everyone to continue to oppose him.’”

Rep. Carlos Curbelo [R-FL]: “I have already said I will not support Mr. Trump, that is not a political decision that is a moral decision.’”

Sen. Ben Sasse [R-NE]: “Mr. Trump’s relentless focus is on dividing Americans, and on tearing down rather than building back up this glorious nation. … I can’t support Donald Trump.”

Daily Caller editor Jamie Weinstein: “If it’s Trump-Hillary with no serious third party option in the fall, as hard as it is for me to believe I am actually writing these words, there is just no question: I’d take a Tums and cast my ballot for Hillary — and I suspect so would many other life-long conservatives, whether they are willing to admit it now or not.”

Weekly Standard’s Stephen Hayes: “This is what political division looks like. Trump’s claim to be a unifier is not just specious, it’s absurd. This casual dishonesty is a feature of his campaign. And it’s one of many reasons so many Republicans and conservatives oppose Trump and will never support his candidacy. I’m one of them.”

Former McCain adviser Mark Salter: “The GOP is going to nominate for President a guy who reads the National Enquirer and thinks it’s on the level. I’m with her.”

RedState editor Ben Howe: “#ImWithHer”

Billionaire Bush-backer Mike Fernandez: “If I have a choice — and you can put it in bold — if I have a choice between Trump and Hillary Clinton, I’m choosing Hillary.”

Lifelong Republican, foreign policy expert Max Boot: “[Hillary Clinton] would be vastly preferable to Trump.’”

Former NJ Gov., Christine Todd Whitman on a Clinton/Trump matchup: “I will probably vote for her.”

MA Gov. Charlie Baker: “I’m not going to vote for [Donald Trump] in November.”

Former RNC Chairman Mel Martinez: “I would not vote for Trump, clearly.”

Former VA Senate candidate, Ken Cuccinelli on Trump: “When you’ve got a guy favorably quoting Mussolini, I don’t care what party you’re in, I’m not voting for that guy.”

Former RNC Chairman Ken Mehlman: “Leaders don’t need to do research to reject Klan support. #NeverTrump”

Former Bush spokesman Tony Fratto: “For the thick-headed: #NeverTrump means never ever ever ever ever under any circumstances as long as I have breath never Trump. Get it?”

Former Eric Cantor communications director, Rory Cooper: “#NeverTrump means…never. The mission of distinguishing him from Republican positions and conservative values remains critical.”

Conservative blogger Erick Erickson: “Reporters writing about the “Stop Trump” effort get it wrong. It’s ‘Never Trump’ as in come hell or high water we will never vote for Trump”

Fox News’ Steve Deace: “Apparently @secupp has a #NeverTrump list to see who keeps their word to the end. You can sign my name in blood.”

Republican strategist Patrick Ruffini: “I will never vote for @realDonaldTrump. Join me and add your name athttp://NeverTrump.com . #NeverTrump”

America Rising co-founder and former Jeb Bush communications director Tim Miller: “Never ever ever Trump. Simple as that.”

Former Rep. J.C. Watts [R-OK] said he’d write-in someone before voting for Mr. Trump in November.

Former Director Of NV and MS GOP Cory Adair: “You’ll come around,” say supporters who just got done saying their candidate doesn’t need me. Nah. I won’t. #NeverTrump

Townhall editor Guy Benson: “Much to my deep chagrin (& astonishment ~8 months ago), for the 1st time in my life, I will not support the GOP nominee for president.”

DailyWire editor Ben Shapiro: “Really? #Nevertrump. Pretty easy.”

Wisconsin conservative radio host Charles Sykes: “I suppose I should clarify: #NeverTrump means I will nevereverunderanycircusmtances vote for @realDonaldTrump”

Editor at RedState, Dan McLaughlin: “For the first time since turning 18, I will not vote for the Republican candidate for President.”

George Mason law professor, Republican David Bernstein: “ “I’d rather Hillary Clinton win. I’d rather (and I never thought I’d say this)… If Trump wins the nomination, I will actively seek to prevent him from becoming president.”

Conservative columnist George Will: “If Trump is nominated, Republicans working to purge him and his manner from public life will reap the considerable satisfaction of preserving the identity of their 162-year-old party while working to see that they forgo only four years of the enjoyment of executive power.”

Redstate contributor Leon Wolf: “I will never vote for Donald Trump. I will not vote for him in the general election against Hillary, and I would not vote for him in a race for dogcatcher. Heck, I would not even vote for him on a reality television show.”

Former Romney adviser Kevin Madden: “I’m prepared to write somebody in so that I have a clear conscience.”

Pete Wehner, former speechwriter for George W. Bush: “I will not vote for Donald Trump if he wins the Republican nomination.”

Bill Kristol, editor of The Weekly Standard: “Donald Trump should not be president of the United States. The Wall Street Journal cannot bring itself to say that. We can say it, we do say it, and we are proud to act accordingly.”

Undersecretary of State under George W. Bush, Eliot Cohen: “I will oppose Trump as nominee. Won’t support & won’t work for him for more reasons than a Tweet can bear.”

Former Jeb Bush digital director Elliott Schwartz: “In case there is confusion about #NeverTrump.”

Doug Heye, Former RNC communications director: “I cannot support Donald Trump were he to win the Republican nomination.”

Former IL GOP Chairman Pat Brady said he’d back a third-party candidate or “just stay home” if Mr. Trump is the nominee.

Washington Examiner’s Phillip Klein: “I have officially de-registered as a Republican.”

Hypeline News’ Kyle Foley: “I’m willing, if need be, to vote Hillary. That’s how strong my disdain is for Trump #NeverTrump”

Republican pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson: “I registered Republican when I was 18 because I thought free markets and liberty were important. Not sure what “Republican” means today.”

A First time “Millwood Community Health Fair!” Saturday, May 7

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Northern Westchester Hospital and Phelps Memorial Hospital present the Millwood Community Health Fair on Saturday, May 7, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Millwood Plaza (site of the former A&P)
230 Saw Mill River Road
Millwood, NY 10546

Highlights include:

• Phelps Executive Chef “Joe” serving up healthy cooking demos, tastings, and nutrition activities • Taste one of Northern Westchester Hospital’s refreshing Centennial Smoothies • Ask the Dietician! Tips on nutrition and exercise • Put a spring in your step! Learn about posture, balance, injury prevention, strength and flexibility from a Northern Westchester Hospital physical therapist • Blood pressure screenings and tobacco cessation guidance • Q&A with Northern Westchester Hospital Clinical Breast Specialist • Raffle tickets for surprise give-aways…and so much more!

Maria Simonetti, Director of Community Health Education and Outreach for Northern Westchester Hospital stated, “A health fair is an excellent way to bring people together, engage the community and share health and wellness information in a fun and interactive way. Providing health and wellness education to the community is an essential part of a hospital’s mission and to bring this event to the Millwood community with Phelps Memorial Hospital, our Northwell Health partner in this region, is extremely gratifying,”

Robert Lane, Vice President for Development and External Affairs of Phelps Memorial Hospital stated “Phelps Memorial Hospital has a long-standing commitment to health and wellness in our community. For instance, our mobile medical unit has been involved in and supports many athletic and cultural events in and around our region. We are proud to provide interactive and educational outreach, along with our Northwell Health partner, Northern Westchester Hospital, to our Millwood neighbors at their Community Health Fair”.

New Castle Supervisor Rob Greenstein stated “with the departure of the Millwood A&P there is a void in our community. This Saturday we will fill that void by bringing together two world-class community hospitals for a Community Health Fair. I want to thank Northern Westchester Hospital and Phelps Memorial Hospital for organizing this wonderful event.”Millwood Community Health Fair_May 7_2016Millwood Community Health Fair_May 7_2016