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Peter McCartt is manager of the newly formed Barn Band. Pete discussed how the band came together and their plans for the future. The band played a few songs and told stories about how they got into playing music. After the presentation other musicians were invited to join in.
Posted in Uncategorized on November 21, 2016| 1 Comment »
Richard Schraudner is a District Commissioner within the Westchester-Putnam Council of the Boy Scouts of America. He led a panel discussion with several Boy Scout leaders in our community. They shared stories from their experiences in scouting which greatly enriched the lives of the boys.
Posted in Uncategorized on October 28, 2016| 1 Comment »
Jason Meister is a Senior Director in the Investment Sales group at Ackman-Ziff, a 90-year-old, privately held real estate capital advisory and brokerage firm. He’s also a politcal pundit and author often featured on Fox News. Jason discussed the upcoming election and why he thought Donald Trump was the best choice for president despite his shortcomings. Dissenting opinions were also voiced and a fairly civilized debate ensued.
Posted in Uncategorized on October 13, 2016| 1 Comment »
Paul Confori is a former police seargant, sharpshooter, and firearms trainer for the police and the FBI. He’s the founder and lead instructor of Aim Small Firearms Instruction. Paul discussed NYS Penal Law Article 35 which covers the use of deadly force in self-defense and other circumsances. We learned that it’s sometimes best just to give an attacker your money because if you shoot him your legal costs will be much higher.
Posted in Uncategorized on September 6, 2016| 1 Comment »
Consultant Christian Grieco explained what it means to do well by doing good. He discussed how companies large and small attract talent, sell products and services, make a profit, AND solve social and environmental problems. Christian led a lively panel discussion with local businessmen Lyle LaMothe of Broken Bow Brewery and Kyle Inserra of Polpettina Restautant.
Posted in Uncategorized on August 4, 2016| Leave a Comment »
Retired police officer Mike Denning discussed law enforcement. He shared his recollections of the 1996 shooting of Eastchester Police Officer Michael Frey. Mike led a lively and respectful discussion about gun violence and ideas for reducing it.
Posted in Uncategorized on July 7, 2016| 5 Comments »
Angelo Spilios is the senior director of Dining Services for Flik Independent School Dining at the Ethical Culture Fieldston School. Once again he generously prepared and presented a fabulous barbeque dinner. As a special bonus this year, Tom Cascione roasted a pig in a China Box. It was quite a feast.
Posted in Uncategorized on June 6, 2016| Leave a Comment »
John Mariani is one of America’s premiere food writers (a three-time nominee for the James Beard Journalism Award) and author of several of the most highly regarded books on food in America today. He has been called by the Philadelphia Inquirer, “the most influential food-wine critic in the popular press.” John talked about how he became a food writer and explained what he does. He dubunked some myths about restaurants, chefs, and critics, and told some very entertaining stories. Here’s a link to John’s list of Top 100 Restaurants in NYC.
Posted in Uncategorized on May 6, 2016| Leave a Comment »
Our annual Casino Night at the Barn was organized by Pete Palma and John Zingale. Games included blackjack, craps, roulette, and poker. The funds we raised were donated to the Arthritis Foundation.
Posted in Uncategorized on March 5, 2016| 3 Comments »
A panel of experts discussed how a hotel development project at the old quarry site on Marbledale Road that may pose a significant health threat to residents of Tuckahoe, Eastchester, and Bronxville. Some controversy arose as to whether it’s best to do further environmental testing or leave well enough alone.
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