Posted in Uncategorized on October 12, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Donato Vaccaro, Ph.d is a Consumer Experience Researcher, Data Scientist, and Psychologist. He interviewed a panel of 3 local entrepreneurs – Steve Rubinstein, Lou Pfaff, and Matt Gorney. The panelists shared their experiences and challenges starting and running their small businesses.
Posted in Uncategorized on September 6, 2018| 1 Comment »
Ryan Ragano, CPA, is a tax consultant and auditor. He demystified Trump’s Tax Plan and explained how it affects us positively and negatively. Ryan provided valuable information for individuals and business owners.
Posted in Uncategorized on July 28, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Angelo Spilios cooked an amazing BBQ meal for us as he’s done many times in the past. Thanks to Donato Vaccaro, Tom Cascione, and others who volunteered their time and effort to make this evening possible.
Posted in Uncategorized on June 22, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Joe Stout is Executive Director for the Westchester Parks Foundation. He discussed the history of the many parks and recreational facilities in our county. Joe demonstrated why these parks need our help with donantions and/or volunteering.
Posted in Uncategorized on May 27, 2018| 1 Comment »
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Our annual Casino Night was organized by Peter Palma, Tom Watson, and Peter McCartt. Games included blackjack, craps, roulette, and poker. The proceeds benefited the Eastchester Police Benevolent Association.
Posted in Uncategorized on April 15, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Frank DiMarco is the Superintendent of the Tuckahoe Department of Public Works. He discussed the work his department does and his various initiatives to improve the quality of life in our community. Frank showed pictures of the various projects the Tuckahoe DPW staff completed themselves, rather than subcontracting out.
Posted in Uncategorized on April 10, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Tyler LaCorata is Head Distiller at StilltheOne Distillery in Port Chester. He spoke about how he became a distiller, how StilltheOne whiskey is made, and why it’s so unique. Tyler discussed his special partnership with Broken Bow Brewery. The whiskey was sampled and made available for purchase at discounted prices.
Posted in Uncategorized on February 25, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Stephen Segarra is a piano tuner who restored the antique piano in the Barn. He talked about his craft and told stories about some of his famous clients. After the talk Stephen performed an accompaniment to the silent movie “Steamboat Bill Jr.” with Buster Keaton. We experienced a film as people did in 1928 with a piano built in 1905.
Posted in Uncategorized on February 3, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Maurice Elmalem is a 7 Time World Champion, 5 Time Guiness World Record holder, and 7 Time U.S. Cup Gold Medallist. He was awarded “World Champion Greatest Martial Arts Daredevil” by Chuck Norris. Jun Hak Pae is a Taekwondo master, Tae-kyun 2nd generation master, Kung-Fu master, Korean Swordsmanship master, Chi-gong master, and teacher at Black Belt Martial Arts Center in Eastchester. Master Elmalem and Master Pae discussed their journeys and offerred some pointers from the art of Taekwondo.
Posted in Uncategorized on December 18, 2017| 1 Comment »
Neil Porto is a Civil War buff. He brought his colleague Charles, a Civil War re-enactor who was fully decked out in period costume. Neil and Charles discussed their passion for the history of our country’s bloodiest conflict. They talked about the various battlefields, the generals on both sides, and posed some thought provoking questions.
