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When Danielle DeZao entered one of her first dating relationships at college, she felt all the initial excitement of attraction. However, soon that thrill degenerated into verbal fights, control over her activities, and finally physical abuse. In a quick turn of events, which DeZao's own mother calls "chilling," Danielle had become a victim of dating abuse. Today, as a survivor and activist, she is committed to sharing her story of how she came to the realization that she was in an abusive relationship and how with the help of family and friends she reclaimed her life -- from the ABC News program "What Would You Do?" all the way to the White House.

DeZao and her mother Denise, who have become spokespersons for campaigns against teen dating abuse, will be featured speakers at a special program, "Love Shouldn't Hurt: Talking with your kids about healthy relationships" on May 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the Scarsdale Woman's Club. The program is designed to help parents help their children who might be victims of dating abuse. One in four teens will be victims, and the incidence of abuse increases in college. DeZao, a 2012 Marist College graduate who grew up in Westchester and Bergen counties, and her mother will share their experiences, warning signs, what to do, and how parents and friends can intervene.

A panel will join the DeZaos to discuss the many facets of abusive relationships, to identify available resources and to respond to questions. The panel discussion will be led by Lauren Pomerantz, LCSW, Scarsdale High School Youth Outreach worker, who will be joined by panelists Sharon Charles, LCSW, youth counselor with Westchester Jewish Community Services and the Joe Torre Safe at Home Foundation; Det. Sherri Albano, Scarsdale Police Department's youth officer; Amy Paulin, NYS Assemblywoman; and Chris D'Silva, the leader of the High School's Students Terminating Abusive Relationships (STAR) chapter.

Lauren Pomerantz, who is a principal contact for Scarsdale's teens who might be in unhealthy relationships, believes that date abuse cannot be addressed by parents or schools alone, but rather requires a community response. She is encouraged by the many community organizations and leaders who have agreed to be sponsors of the event. "This community support demonstrates the understanding in our community leaders that relationship abuse affects all parts of our society, regardless of economic status, national background, race or ethnicity."

The Rev. Dr. John Miller of Hitchcock Presbyterian Church noted, "We need to create a community of respect for our children so that they understand what healthy relationships look like and feel like. At the same time parents need to be educated about the danger signs of unhealthy and dangerous relationships and given tools on how to discuss these sensitive issues with their children." Rabbi Jonathan Blake of the Westchester Reform Temple reflected that sentiment, urging parents to attend. "We know that many of our teens are hurting, either as victims of unhealthy relationships, or as friends of victims who feel powerless to provide support. Parents are a critical resource for their children, offering protection, education, and caring. However, when children leave home for college or adult life they often encounter unfamiliar circumstances including dating abuse. Often, even the most caring parents and friends feel powerless to address these destructive relationships. I am pleased to join my colleagues in the faith community and other community organizations and leaders in bringing this important message to our community."

The Scarsdale Coalition on Family Violence, which has organized programs addressing domestic violence since 2001, is coordinating the event. Sponsors include The Center @ 862; Maroon & White; Scarsdale Community Support Council; Scarsdale-Edgemont Family Counseling Service; Scarsdale-Edgemont Girl Scouts; Scarsdale-Hartsdale Clergy Association; Scarsdale High School PTA; Scarsdale Middle and High Schools; Scarsdale Police Department; Scarsdale Woman's Club; Village of Scarsdale; Westchester Jewish Community Services; Youth Advisory Council; Kenneth Bonamo, Principal, Scarsdale High School; Michael T. McDermott, Principal, Scarsdale Middle School; Dr. Michael V. McGill, Superintendent of Schools; Amy Paulin, NY State Assemblywoman; and Robert J. Steves, Mayor, Village of Scarsdale.

For more information on the May 22 program, contact David Kroenlein at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 914-645-5067. Visit www.breakthecycle.com for more information on teen dating abuse.

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING BOARD VILLAGE OF SCARSDALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Planning Board of the Village of Scarsdale in Rutherford Hall in Village Hall on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at 8:00 p.m. at which time and place the Planning Board will consider the following:

1. The application of KOS Building Group LLC, as contract vendee, 80 Garden Road LLC, Woodland Road LLC, Woodland II Associates LLC and Cushman Road LLC for approval of a six lot subdivision and associated wetlands permits, pursuant to Chapters 77 and 171 of the Village Code, of the property located at 119 Cushman Road, 80 Garden Road, 0 Woodland Road and 1 Woodland Road, identified on the Village tax map as Section 16, Block 1, Lots 6, 6B, 6C, 7, 8 and Section 16, Block 4, Lots 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.

2. The application of JAF Builders Corp., as contract vendee, for approval of a two lot subdivision, pursuant to Chapter 77 of the Village Code, at 235 Rock Creek Lane, identified on the Village tax map as Sec. 19, Blk. 1, Lot 330.331.

3. The application of Miriam Popp and Peter Seeley for a Wetlands Permit, pursuant to Chapter 171 of the Village Code, to construct a new house on this wetlands controlled property at 190 Brewster Road, identified on the Village tax map as Sec. 6, Blk. 4, Lot 19.

4. The application of Caroline and Mitchell Nussbaum for a Wetlands Permit, pursuant to Chapter 171 of the Village Code, to legalize re-grading on this wetlands controlled property at 9 Rural Drive, identified on the Village tax map as Sec. 22, Blk. 19, Lot 56.

The above applications are on file in the Coordinating Office at Village Hall and may be viewed by interested parties at any time during usual business hours. Visit www.scarsdale.com and "Subscribe to News" to receive meeting agendas. By Order of the Planning Board, Scarsdale, New York, dated May 7, 2013.
Elizabeth Marrinan AICP, Village Planner

Is the International Finance Coporation (IFC), the World Bank's investment arm, an experiment run amok? Do billionaires and massive multinational corporations really need help from the World Bank and do their projects support or detract from the World Bank's purpose? Cheryl Strauss Einhorn, financial journalist and adjunct professor at Columbia Business School, addresses these questions as she speaks about her investigation into the IFC's chosen investments.

Although the IFC's mission is to create opportunity for people to escape poverty and improve their lives, the IFC appears to be more in the business of giving loans to billionaires and massive multinational corporations to finance projects that do not help the needy. As Einhorn explains, the IFC has been financing luxury hotels and high end shopping malls in poverty-stricken areas such as Ghana, and supporting gold and copper mines and oil pipelines to benefit primarily the corrupt authoritarian regimes that control them in Cameroon and Chad.

Hear Einhorn discuss her findings, which echo the criticisms made by a broad array of academics, watchdog groups, and grass roots organizations in the poorest countries, that the IFC has been subsidizing projects that have little impact on poverty and could just as easily have been undertaken without IFC funding. Find out what else has happened since her article on this topic was published in Foreign Policy Magazine earlier this year.

All are welcome to this special event on Thursday, May 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Scott Room of the Scarsdale Public Library. The lecture is co-sponsored by the Scarsdale Public Library and the Scarsdale Adult School in celebration of SAS's 75th anniversary. Admission is free of charge but a suggested donation of $10 to the Scarsdale Adult School would be much appreciated to help sustain continuous quality programs.

A joint meeting of the Law and Land Use Committees of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Scarsdale has been scheduled for Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 6:00 pm. The meeting will be held in the Trustees Room, located on the 2nd floor of Village Hall.

Agenda
1. Draft Amendments to Village Code Chapter 182 - Historic Preservation

Continuing their aim of keeping local children involved in community activities and entrenched in a love of books, the Scarsdale Public Library is pleased to announce a visit from Maryrose Wood, acclaimed author of The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place series, on Tuesday, May 28th.

The first two books in Wood's continuing series about the "incorrigible" children and their governess, The Mysterious Howling (Book I) and The Hidden Gallery (Book II), have been reviewed by the School Library Journal, which described Book I as, "Jane Eyre meets Lemony Snicket in this smart, surprising satire. Humorous antics and a climactic cliff-hanger ending will keep children turning pages and clamoring for the next volume, while more sophisticated readers will take away much more." Book II has been described as, "Another series of uproarious escapades."

"We are so excited to welcome Maryrose Wood to our children's book club this month!" said Scarsdale Public Library Executive Director Elizabeth Bermel. "We have seen how popular The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place series is, especially with our 5th and 6th-graders, so we know that all of the kids will be looking forward to meeting the author and asking her questions about what to expect in the storyline."

Complete information about author Maryrose Wood and the Scarsdale Public Library is included in the accompanying press release. Additional information is available by visiting www.scarsdalelibrary.org or by calling (914) 722-1300.

SHS's Fifth Annual Student to Student College Night for SHS Juniors is on Wednesday, May 29th from 7:30 to 9:00pm in the cafeteria. SHS alumni from the classes of 2011 and 2012 will meet with them to candidly discuss their college experiences. This evening is intended for current SHS juniors only; parents may not attend.

The deadline for registration is Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Registration is online and in advance only. Space is limited. Check-in time is at 7:15pm on May 29th. Students will receive their schedule at the check-in desk.

Please contact Carol Wolfe at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Sara Kober at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

On Thursday, May 30 from 7 pm - 9 pm at the Edgemont High School Auditorium on 200 White Oak Lane, there will be a benefit concert to support the Big Brothers Big Sisters of White Plains. Organized by Nicholas Kim, the concert will feature many talented classical musicians at Edgemont High School. Admission prices for students are $5 and for non-students are $10. Refreshments will be available at the event. 

On Friday, May 31st, Saturday, June 1st at 7:30pm and Sunday, June 2nd at 2:00pm, the Seniors will perform The Wizard of Oz in SHS's auditorium.

Please come out to support the Seniors and simultaneously enjoy a timeless classic. Join Scarsdale High as it kicks off summer with a magical performance.
TIckets are available online at the following link:
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/6481728023.

If you have a child or loved one involved in the play, you may be interested in supporting him or her with an ad which will be published in the play's program. If you would like to purchase an ad, please click here
The seniors appreciate the continued support of the Scarsdale community.