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Volume 23 Issue 1 January 2021 The Yorktown Chamber of Commerce Newsletter www.yorktownchamber.org The Yorktown Network Connecting...Your Business...Your Community...Your Chamber DIAMOND CLUB Michael Grace
The President’s Column With little fanfare 2021 has finally arrived and I hope 2021 Executive Committee everyone enjoyed a peaceful and enjoyable holiday Sergio Esposito season with your loved ones. I, for one, enjoyed the Comprehensive Computers, Inc. President peace and serenity this holiday season brought to me Peter Lanza but am extremely excited that 2021 has arrived. BNC Insurance Agency Vice President At the Yorktown Chamber of Commerce, we are Michael J. Grace excited and hopeful that the Covid-19 pandemic will Grace & Grace, Esqs. Sergio Esposito come under control. With the promise of an effective Secretary President vaccine and a responsible community filled with Aaron Bock great people, Yorktown can’t lose! As such we have Durante, Bock & Tota, PLLC Chairman of the Board begun planning a litany of events and happenings that will return our community to a sense of normalcy and although the beginnings of 2021 Executive Director currently feel similar to 2020, with time, hope and change is coming our Nancy Stingone way and 2021 will be a much better year for us all! Board of Directors For the month of January, The Chamber will continue its push to Bruce Apar promote ALL local businesses as well as reinstitute our Business Socials APAR PR virtually. We are also excited to announce that our first Business Frank Biele SPARC Diversity event will be held in February. Our newly minted Business Ellen Bloom Diversity Team has already begun brainstorming the type of event so NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley the details will most definitely follow. Also happening in February is our Hospital well-known Home Expo at The Jefferson Valley Mall. Roger Campos PCSB Bank Moving past February, we are looking forward to our Springfest event as Mary Capoccia well as our College Scholarship Fund Raising Efforts, The Best of Awards Civic Member Dinner, Our world famous “Cops Vs The Kids” Baseball Fundraiser to Kyle DeVito A. DeVito & Son, Inc. benefit local children with life threatening diseases and their families. Anthony Grasso Of course, as is with all our events, public safety will be the foremost Civic Member deciding factor on the planning and execution of any event. Bruce Heller Halston Media Looking forward, and not back the Chamber will be ramping up our John Iorio efforts even further to promote and advocate for the business FunTime Amusements, Inc. community and citizenry at large. We take great pleasure in knowing Ed Lachterman Elements Massage that we have helped so many businesses and individuals. If you need anything please do not hesitate to contact my office at (914) 245-4599. William LaScala Civic Member I am always readily available to help! Barry Levin American Solutions for Business Gary J. Raniolo II Sergio Esposito UBS Financial Services, Mitchell Group President, Yorktown Chamber of Commerce Toki Simmons Handle My Books LLC The Yorktown Network Send contributions to: Karen Trendell The Yorktown Chamber of Commerce Nancy Stingone, Editor Anchor Payroll & Benefits nstingone@yorktownchamber.org 360 Underhill Ave. Francesco Zegarelli Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 Frankie & Augie’Z Ristorante Publisher: Phone: (914) 245-4599 —•— The Yorktown Chamber of Commerce Fax: (914) 734-7171 Sergio Esposito, President Eric DiBartolo E-mail: info@yorktownchamber.org Rainbow Bridge Pet Crematory Website: www.yorktownchamber.org Newsletter published monthly Past President Shop the Hamlets of Yorktown First January 2021 l The Yorktown Network 2
The Chamber Spotlight JILCO WINDOW CORP. A&S PORK STORE AND FINE located in Granite Springs, FOODS is located in NY is one of the largest and Jefferson Valley, NY in most trusted family-owned Westchester County. We and operated replacement are expert caterers, serving window, door, skylight, local business and millwork and kitchen residential customers from cabinetry suppliers in the White Plains to Northern tri-state area. We offer a wide variety of building Westchester. products matched with the best after-sale service in A&S takes pride as a gourmet catering services the industry. company providing fresh meats, mozzarella, breads, Jilco is a “full-service supplier,” offering customized prepared foods and imported specialty foods. services to Builders, Remodelers, Architects and We live to exceed the great expectations of our Homeowners – for New Construction and Remodeling Westchester companies and residents demanding projects, including architectural support. quality catering and great foods. Jilco is committed to making your home as beautiful We are a traditional fine foods Italian deli and as you envision it, by offering thousands of energy- caterer for special events, corporate lunch meetings, efficient replacement window and door options at parties, family gatherings and all occasions, competitive prices. making us one of the finest caterers in Westchester County, NY. We now sell and install Window Treatments & Dressings (blinds and shades) by Hunter Douglas. A&S PORK STORE AND FINE FOODS Great design is beautiful to live with, provides 3689 Hill Boulevard variable light control and insulates rooms against Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, NY 10535 heat and cold while saving energy. At The new Mall: We serve Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Dutchess, Valley Commons Fairfield, Sullivan, Suffolk, Nassau and Orange Shopping Center Counties. Whether it’s new home construction or T 914.243.9608 simply home remodeling, Jilco is your one-stop F 914.243.9613 solution for all your home improvement needs. www.asfinefoodsjv.com For more information, kindly phone us today at 914.248.6100. Visit our showroom to meet with one of our product experts. JILCO WINDOW CORP. 135 Mahopac Avenue Welcome Back Renewal Members! Granite Springs, NY 10527 914.248.6100 www.jilcowindow.com Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency David A. Tetro Architect GHP Office Realty C.S. Construction & Home Improvement Inc. Lakeland Education Foundation Inc. Goldfish Swim School Shop the Hamlets of Yorktown First January 2021 l The Yorktown Network 3
The Chamber Spotlight FOX PEST CONTROL prides itself on providing you Dr. Kerline Marcelin is a Board-Certified ophthalmol- exceptional quality service. Our robust home ogist and fellowship trained glaucoma specialist and protection plan protects your home or business surgeon. against all common pest problems. We use environ- Dr. Marcelin practicing since 2000 in Westchester mentally responsible products. Because these County. where she practices comprehensive ophthal- products break down naturally in the environment mology with a sub-specialty focus on the diagnosis over time, we need to return for follow up treat- and management (medical and surgical) of both ments. If for whatever reason any new pest routine and complex glaucoma. problems do arise, call us and we will take care of the problem immediately and at no additional In addition, Dr. Marcelin has served on the teaching charge. Immediately means just that, immediately – faculty at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, as an not when it’s convenient for us. We will schedule Assistant Professor and Glaucoma Specialist since you within 24 hours or less. 2000. She also holds academic appointments at New York Medical College and Albert Einstein Don’t invite a stranger into you home. With Fox Pest College of Medicine. Before entering private prac- Control you’ll know who is coming. When your tice, Dr. Marcelin served as the Director of Glaucoma doorbell rings, you can be confident that the person Services at Jacobi Hospital/ North Central Bronx Fox Pest Control has sent to your home to take care Hospital Systems and Catholic Medical Center in of your control and extermination is a true profes- Queens, NY. In addition to training and mentoring sional. We carefully screen, background check, and ophthalmology residents in glaucoma, Dr. Marcelin conduct lengthy interviews with prospective has participated in medical missions to Haiti. employees. Fox Pest Control technicians also undergo extensive training, both in the classroom Hudson Ophthalmology Services: and on the job with a mentor before they are allowed to work on their own. You can rest easy • Cataracts knowing that your problem is in good hands with • Comprehensive Eyecare Fox Pest Control. • Contact Lens Fitting • Corneal Diseases Call to get a quote or to schedule same day service • Diabetic Eye Care 914-984-5967 • Dry Eye • Eyeglass Prescriptions TRAINED AND CERTIFIED • Glaucoma FOX PEST CONTROL • Visit website for additional services: 1944 NY-22 www.hudsoneyes.com Brewster, NY 10509 HUDSON OPHTHALMOLOGY T 914.984.5967 www.foxpest-westchester.com 2050 East Main Street (Route 6) Pike Plaza, Suite 1R-4 Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567 P 914.37.6360 F 914.736.7935 www.hudsoneyes.com Dr. Kerline Marcelin Shop the Hamlets of Yorktown First January 2021 l The Yorktown Network 4
The Chamber Spotlight EVENTS TO REMEMBER, a division of Events by PUTNAM COUNTY SAVINGS BANK was founded in Chereese Inc, is an award-winning full service virtual 1871, in the General Store of Alexander Lobdell, ac- and live event management and public relations ross from the present railroad station in Brewster, firm that conceptualizes, organizes, manages, and NY. Though originally established to serve local markets corporate, community, fundraising, and s farmers and townsfolk, PCSB grew as more people ocial events. Founded in 2004 by Chereese left New York City to make their homes and start Jervis-Hill, Events To Remember is in Mount Kisco, businesses in the Lower Hudson Valley. When the New York and has a team of four. Putnam Division of the Harlem Railroad was com- pleted in 1880, the area truly blossomed and Put- Now in its sixteenth year of business, Chereese nam County Savings Bank became more than just a Jervis-Hill has built Events To Remember from the “local” institution. PCSB built a reputation as a bank ground up and transformed it into a reputable and that genuinely cared about its customers and the premiere event management and public relations towns where they lived. company. Throughout Westchester County as well as the tri-state area, Events To Remember has become An acquisition and name change followed in 2015. synonymous with excellence for their creative As part of the conversion to a New York Chartered marketing plans, engaged outreach, impeccable Stock Savings Bank, the PCSB Community Founda- organization, and making sure nothing is left tion was formed to help support worthy causes. unchecked with their detailed timelines. Then on January 1, 2019 PCSB Bank announced that it will be operating as a commercial bank. Over the years, Jervis-Hill has received numerous awards and accolades, such as being named one of Today, we take tremendous pride in our commit- the Top Women in Business by 914Inc. , With a ment to Putnam, Dutchess, Westchester and Rock- passion for her community as well as for her land Counties in the Lower Hudson Valley. PCSB industry, Jervis-Hill is the 2021 Secretary of the Bank will always remain steadfastly true to our orig- Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) West- inal charter as a bank for local businesses and hard- chester/ Fairfield Chapter and also serves on the working families. This is the cornerstone of our Westchester County African American Advisory business philosophy and will be evident in every- Board. thing we do. For more information on Events To Remember, Roger Campos please contact their office at: Vice President Branch Manager PCSB BANK P 914.218.3968 2002 Commerce St., Yorktown Hghts, NY 10598 E: EventsCJH@EventsRemember.com P 914.243.7200 W: www.EventsRemember.com E: RCampos@mypcsb.com W: www.pcsb.com Shop the Hamlets of Yorktown First January 2021 l The Yorktown Network 5
The Yorktown Chamber 2021 Membership Directory Watch for the new 2021 Yorktown Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory, Community Profile & Visitor Guide! Shop the Hamlets of Yorktown First January 2021 l The Yorktown Network 6
Virtual Networking Meeting JOIN US IN BRINGING IN 2021 YORKTOWN STRONG Yorktown Chamber Agenda of Commerce l President Sergio Esposito will welcome attendees and present opening remarks Networking Meeting l Each member will have 60 seconds to introduce him or herself and let us know how we can help you to Thursday, January 21, 2021 grow in our community and beyond in 2021. 6:00 pm l Chereese Jervis-Hill will talk briefly about “Putting the ‘Social’" back in your Virtual Networking” Join Zoom Meeting: Meeting ID: 981 9588 9861 l Roger Campos of PCSB Bank will make a Passcode: 551715 presentation, “PCSB Your Commercial Bank Hidden Dial in: In Plain Sight” +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) Would you like to sponsor a virtual networking meeting to provide business training or highlight how your business can help other members? Contact Nancy Stingone, Executive Director today at 914 245 4599 info@yorktownchamber.org Shop the Hamlets of Yorktown First January 2021 l The Yorktown Network 7
MORE VISIBILITY PACKAGES FROM THE YORKTOWN CHAMBER Get even more visibility for your business on the York- town Chamber’s website, LED sign, newsletter and social media. Check out the Packages below: Standard Package $150 for a full month includes: • Your ad on the Chamber’s home page slide show for a full month • A full-page ad in the Chamber’s monthly newsletter Premium Package $250 for a full month includes: • Your ad on the Chamber’s home page slide show for a full month Ask for discounted rates for multiple months. • A full-page ad in the Chamber’s monthly Call today to sign up! (914) 245-4599 or newsletter info@yorktownchamber.org • Your ad on the Yorktown Chamber Corner LED Digital Sign for a full month • A video would be made by Sergio Esposito at your place of business and placed on the Chamber’s Face- book page • Your video will be shared on TAPinto Yorktown (www.tapintoyorktown.net) YOUR AD — FREE — IN THE YORKTOWN CHAMBER’S WEEKLY E-BLAST Get seen in the e-mailbox of over 800 businesspeople each week! As part of your membership to the Yorktown Chamber you are entitled to submit an ad for your business each week to be included in our weekly Member e-blast (a $350 value). Call today for details! (914) 245-4599 or info@yorktownchamber.org Shop the Hamlets of Yorktown First January 2021 l The Yorktown Network 8
Did You Know... ...that your Chamber membership entitles you to... • Chamber “Check In” – personal scheduled • Enhance your profile in the community by business check in meetings participating in such programs as SpringFest, Home & Lifestyles Family Show, Annual • Yorktown Chamber Corner LED Sign Award Reception, Annual Auto Show, advertising opportunities (One month free Scholarship Fund, Yorktown Festival & Street advertising for new members). Fair, Annual New Year’s Eve Ball Drop.… and • Free advertising in the Yorktown Member Events blast that goes out every Thursday of more! ~ãÄÉêKKK= the week (value $350). • Be informed on governmental issues =` Ü vçìê ê íáåÖ== affecting the business community • Publish a 300-word article free of charge ì é é ç p =_ìëáåÉëë> içÅ~ä including a picture in our newsletter Yorktown Network when you join the Chamber • Join the Chamber Oil Co-op Group at discounted price • Contact our Legal Hotline free of charge • Receive a free Business card size ad in the newsletter when you join the Chamber • Receive $125 credit on your next member- ship dues for referring a new member (maxi- mum $275) • Attend evening social events free of charge • Increase business by offering special discounts to Chamber members • Receive customer referrals from the Chamber when we receive inquiries regarding the products or services you offer • Your company logo, website, YouTube video added on the Chamber website Membership Directory Shop the Hamlets of Yorktown First January 2021 l The Yorktown Network 9
SUPPORT OUR GOLD SPONSORS S U P P O R T O U R L O C A L R E S TA U R A N T S We invite you to Dine On Westchester. Brimming with global tastes and local flavors, dining in Westchester County is a delight and a draw. The world has noticed, with awards streaming in to our restaurant community, from Michelin stars to best-of lists. Our culinary neighbors have proven their resilience to feed residents and visitors during the COVID-19 pandemic. To support this crucial business, Westchester County Tourism & Film presents Dine On Westchester, highlighting Westchester restaurants in whatever way they are serving customers -- take-out, curbside pick-up, delivery, outdoor dining, or other creative evolution. Additional safety and health measures will also be promoted. Let’s work together! WESTCHESTER RESTAURANTS please complete this form so we can feature your information on our website and in our social media: https://westchesterny.extranet.simpleviewcrm.com/marketportal/#/8mYPKdcq We know you are working hard to serve us, so we are proud to support local dining! Shop the Hamlets of Yorktown First January 2021 l The Yorktown Network 10
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