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.
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Firearms Night – October 2016
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Social Responsibility Night – September 2016
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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.
Police Night – August 2016
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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.
BBQ Night – July 2016
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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.
Gourmet Night – June 2016
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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.
Casino Night – May 2016
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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.
Quarry Night – April 2016
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.
Politics Night – March 2016
Posted in Uncategorized on February 14, 2016| 1 Comment »
Tom Doherty is a partner at Mercury, a public strategy firm that helps prominent figures, advocacy groups, governments, and political parties gain a competitive advantage. Longtime barn goer Tom Watson (Democrat) led an interview style discussion with Tom Doherty (Republican) on the current presidential race. Audience participation was lively and diverse. Most of the guys agreed to disagree on various issues. No one got hurt.
Engineering Night – Feb 2016
Posted in Uncategorized on January 21, 2016| 1 Comment »
Neil Porto is the Transportation Group Director at T.Y. Lin International Group, a global engineering firm. Neil gave an informative and hilarious presentation on the field of engineering. He showed photos and discussed various projects he’s worked on including subway and train stations, tunnels, highways, bridges, and parks.
Humanitarian Night – January 2016
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Richard Fuller is the founder and president of Pure Earth, a non-profit dedicated to solving pollution problems in low and middle income countries. His work in cleaning up toxic waste has changed the lives of millions of people. Rich shared his adventures at some of the world’s most toxic locations. He read a few passages from his new book available at: http://www.amazon.com/The-Brown-Agenda-Life-Threatening-Pollution/dp/1595800832
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