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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 Yorktown Network DIAMOND CLUB - Connecting...Your Business...Your Community...Your Chamber - Yorktown Chamber of Commerce
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

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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

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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

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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

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The Yorktown Chamber 2021 Membership Directory

  Watch for the new 2021
  Yorktown Chamber of Commerce
  Membership Directory, Community
  Profile & Visitor Guide!

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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

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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

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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!

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    the week (value $350).

  • Be informed on governmental issues
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  • Publish a 300-word article free of charge
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    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

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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!

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