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Strong Foundations Begin at World Cup!

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wcnsnewlogoServices:

Early Childhood Education

Greatest Strengths:

World Cup Nursery School & Kindergarten is the premier pre-school and kindergarten in Westchester County.  For over 20 years, our seasoned teachers have been helping children build strong social and academic foundations to promote their future success in learning.  Our early childhood curriculum is enriched by special programs in art, physical education, music, dance, and Spanish.  In addition, we offer programs where children can explore cooking, science, theater, gymnastics, dance and music, reading and so much more. Our bright, unique facility includes large, well-equipped classrooms, a gym, an indoor bike track as well as two outdoor playgrounds to 
allow children to have lots of fun while they learn.

Special Plans:

World Cup Nursery School & Kindergarten will be holding “Special Days” during Winter Recess from February 17th through February 21st. Children will have the opportunity to play in our gyms, create a craft and join in special activities associated with the theme of the day.  Please check our website at www.worldcupnurseryschool.com for information. All children are welcome!

World Cup Nursery School & Kindergarten

Director: Roxanne Kaplan

In Business Since: 1993

www.worldcupnurseryschool.com

Team New Castle Profiles

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(All bios here were supplied to Inside Chappaqua)

Rob Greenstein
Rob Greenstein

Town Supervisor Rob Greenstein

Rob has lived in Chappaqua with his wife, Cindy, and their three children for ten years. His children attend Seven Bridges Middle school. Rob is a trial attorney at the law firm Greenstein & Milbauer, LLP in New York City. He founded this law firm in 1995, two years out of law school. Rob also currently serves on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association. Rob ran for Town Board in 2011 on his own party line, Transparency in Government. During that election, he ran on a platform of the revitalization of New Castle’s downtown business districts and the need for a Chamber of Commerce. Rob formed the Chappaqua-Millwood Chamber of Commerce in 2012. His work with the Chamber of Commerce demonstrates his commitment to the community, and willingness to fight for small business owners. Rob graduated from SUNY Binghamton in 1989 and from New York Law School (full scholarship) in 1993.  Email: rgreenstein@town.new-castle.ny.us

Lisa Katz
Lisa Katz

Deputy Supervisor Lisa Katz

Lisa has lived in Chappaqua with her husband, Steven and their two children for eight years. Her daughter, Arden, attends Bell Middle School, and her son, Spencer, attends Grafflin Elementary school.  Lisa is an attorney at the Law Offices of Lisa S. Katz, PLLC in Mount Kisco, where she focuses on estate planning, elder law and corporate law.  Lisa founded this law firm in 2011, after having worked both at prestigious New York City law firms and in-house at multi-national corporations, representing clients in all manner of business transactions, corporate compliance and SEC matters.  Lisa firmly believes in educating the community on important issues, and will bring common sense and practicality to the Town Board.  Lisa has been actively involved with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society as well as with Gilda’s Club.  Lisa graduated from both the College of Arts and Sciences and the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania in 1991 and from Fordham Law School in 1994.
Email: lkatz@town.new-castle.ny.us

Adam Brodsky
Adam Brodsky

Councilman Adam Brodsky

Adam has lived in Chappaqua with his wife, Cathy, and their four children for nine years.  His children attend Westorchard Elementary school and Seven Bridges Middle school. Adam is an attorney, serving as Director of Commercial Properties and General Counsel for Buckingham Trading Partners, Inc., a family-owned real estate company with a portfolio of shopping centers, apartment buildings and office properties, including commercial property in Chappaqua. Adam has worked as a real estate attorney with the firm of Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver and Jacobsen and was Director of Development and General Counsel for Gateway Colocation, a company offering services to telecom and internet service providers. Adam currently serves as Public Member of the Board of Directors of the Chappaqua Volunteer Ambulance Corp. and is a former member of the Muhlenberg College Board of Trustees. He has a vast knowledge of business negotiation and cost cutting. Adam has lived his entire life in Northern Westchester. He will bring his breadth of experience in the private sector to the Town at this critical time. Adam graduated from Muhlenberg College, B.A. and from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, J.D. with honors.  Email: abrodsky@town.new-castle.ny.us

Look and Feel Beautiful

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Rocks Earring for articleProducts and Services:

We are a full service fine jewelry store in the heart of Armonk. We have a wide variety of fine jewelry,  fashion jewelry, gift items and accessories. We also have a great selection of personalized jewelry including diamond name plates, monogram necklaces and initials. We want our customers to look and feel beautiful at any price point.

Greatest Strengths:

Spending time to get to know all  our clients and what their needs are in a warm and friendly environment. We are jewelry designers, so we can customize and design the perfect piece of jewelry. If we don’t have something in stock, we will search high and low to find what our customers want!

Special Plans:

We have an amazing new selection of unique diamond designs that make the perfect Valentine’s Day Gift.   We have a wish list, so she can pick out exactly what she wants!  Come spring and Mother’s Day, we are planning several great trunk shows, a registry event and even a spring sidewalk sale!

ROCKS by Jolie B. Ray

Proprietors: Tanya Tochner and Marjorie Troob

In Business Since: 2011

www.joliebray.com

And more Familiar Faces at Town Hall…

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Jason Chapin
Jason Chapin

Councilman Jason Chapin

Jason has lived in New Castle with his wife, Chrissy, and their three children since 1997. Their children attend Greeley high school and the Bell middle school. Jason is a program manager at The WorkPlace, a not-for-profit organization, and he manages a statewide program that helps people facing foreclosure increase their income and keep their home.

Jason has spent the past 20 years in job training while working for CUNY, SUNY and The WorkPlace. In addition, he serves on the board of the Child Care Council of Westchester and The Harry Chapin Foundation. Jason is a Deacon at The First Congregation Church of Chappaqua and a former coach for his kids’ baseball, soccer and basketball teams. Jason graduated with a B.A. from Colgate University and an M.B.A. from Fordham University. Jason previously served on the Town Board from 2000 to 2003. His major accomplishments during his first term include supporting renovations to the Community Center, Senior Center, Art Center, Town Hall and the train station.

He was also behind adding athletic fields at Gedney Park and Amsterdam and building the skate park. And, he helped pave the way for sidewalks along Rt. 133 in Millwood and Rt. 120 in Chappaqua and purchasing and preserving more than 200 acres of open space.

Jason was elected to a second term in 2011 and has focused his efforts on attracting more businesses to the Town to broaden the commercial tax base and making the Chappaqua and Millwood hamlets more merchant- and shopper-friendly. He has also concentrated on budget issues ranging from collecting outstanding taxes to increasing the reserve fund to maintaining the Town’s triple A bond rating to minimizing tax increases and staying within the tax cap.

Jason is committed to working closely with the new board members and expects to spend most of his time working on the Master Plan update, major land use projects, completing the sewer project for Yeshiva, Riverwoods and Random Farms, managing the  Town’s finances and maintaining the overall high quality programs and services that residents enjoy. Email: jchapin@town.new-castle.ny.us

Elise K. Mottel
Elise K. Mottel

Councilwoman Elise K. Mottel

Elise has lived in New Castle with her husband Mark and their two children for over 20 years. Both their children graduated from Horace Greeley High School. A partner at Seiden & Schein, P.C., a boutique real estate law firm based in Manhattan, Elise specializes in the representation of developers in a wide range of real estate transactions, principally in New York City, including the development and financing of affordable housing and mixed use projects, condominium and cooperative development, and acquisitions, sales and leasing.

Elise graduated with a B.A. in American Studies from Brandeis University and a J.D. from Hofstra University School of Law.

Elise has served on the New Castle Town Board for 10 years (January 1, 2004 to the present) and served as Deputy Town Supervisor from 2008 through 2013. She has focused on the revitalization of downtown Chappaqua, resulting in renovations at the train station, the South Greeley parking lot, the 120 bridge, the Gazebo, new crossings, sidewalks and other improvements. In Millwood, she supported improvements such as the 9-11 memorial, sidewalks and lighting, two new ball fields at Amsterdam Park and the new Gedney Park path.

Throughout her term, Elise concentrated on fiscal responsibility, insuring that  the Town maintained its Triple A bond rating, staying within the property tax cap and minimizing tax increases while maintaining a high level of services, and on shared services with other municipalities (i.e., the Millwood Water Treatment Plant which is shared with Pleasantville) and the School district.

Elise is committed to working with the entire Town Board and staff to maintain the Town’s Triple A bond rating, increase the reserve fund and keep taxes within the property tax cap. She intends to lend her expertise to Town Hall and residents on a host of critical matters including the Master Plan update, completion of the sewer project along Route 100, and affordable housing.

Elise will continue her efforts to make New Castle a sustainable and “green” community, encouraging the use of “clean pass” cars, LED lighting, recycling, energy efficiency and “green buildings” and reducing our carbon footprint. Her priority is to improve communications from Town Hall, and she is excited about many of the new ideas proposed by Rob, Lisa and Adam to communicate with and engage New Castle residents. Email: ekmottel@town.new-castle.ny.us

From Skiwear to Cruisewear for the Whole Family

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Squires
Squires

Products and Services:

Squires Family Clothing and Footwear is a friendly, neighborhood business offering brandname sportswear, outerwear, footwear and accessories for the whole family. Top brands from Patagonia, Northface, UGG, Merrell and Quicksilver to Tommy Bahama and Vineyard Vines line the racks. And that’s just to name a few.

Greatest Strengths:

“Our ability to carry a diverse range of interesting, quality merchandise that is available all year round is what makes us special,” says Michael Kushner. “We also provide the experienced, qualified sales staff to help our customers make the right choice and find what they need.”

Special Plans:

Squires is stocked up for ski season
and vacation time with a complete selection of ski wear from Spyder, Northface, Arc’teryx, Burton, Sorel and Smartwool. They also have a wide selection of cruisewear to accommodate any vacation.