Byrne Honors Inaugural Best in Business Winners
Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,I,SAM,ROS-Mahopac) honored Daniel Jewelers in Brewster, which won the “Retail” category for the 94th Assembly District’s Best in Business 2021. (Left to right): Joe Ruggiero, manager of Daniel Jewelers, Byrne, and Candice Sciarrillo, president of the Brewster Chamber of Commerce.
Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,I,SAM,ROS-Mahopac) honored Seven Star School of Performing Arts in Brewster, which won the “Center for the Arts” category for the 94th Assembly District’s Best in Business 2021. (Left to right): Byrne, Nicole Aravena, co-owner of the Seven Star School of Performing Arts, Candice Sciarrillo, president of the Brewster Chamber of Commerce, and Donna Aravena, co-owner.
Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,I,SAM,ROS-Mahopac) honored Salinger’s Orchard in Brewster, which won the “Agriculture” category for the 94th Assembly District’s Best in Business 2021. (Left to right): Bruce Salinger, Candice Sciarrillo, president of the Brewster Chamber of Commerce, Tim Salinger, owner of Salinger’s Orchard, and Byrne.
Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,I,SAM,ROS-Mahopac) honored Putnam Dental Associates (a Dental365 Company) in Brewster, which won the “Healthcare Services” category for the 94th Assembly District’s Best in Business 2021. (Left to right): Byrne, Dr. Carl Ern, DDS, and Candice Sciarrillo, president of the Brewster Chamber of Commerce.
Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,I,SAM,ROS-Mahopac) honored Aversano’s in Brewster, which won the “Formal Dining” category for the 94th Assembly District’s Best in Business 2021. (Left to right): Byrne, Paul Aversano, co-owner of Aversano’s, John Aversano, co-owner, and Candice Sciarrillo, president of the Brewster Chamber of Commerce.
Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,I,SAM,ROS-Mahopac) honored Camp Herrlich in Patterson, which won the “Childcare” category for the 94th Assembly District’s Best in Business 2021. (Left to right): Byrne, Jessica Vanacoro, associate executive director of Camp Herrlich, Julia Snook, program director, Heather Duben, site director, and Beth Kershaw, site director.
Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,I,SAM,ROS-Mahopac) honored Ultimate Auto Detailing in Carmel, which won the “Auto” category for the 94th Assembly District’s Best in Business 2021. (Left to right): Sabrina Cruz, co-owner of Ultimate Auto Detailing, Harry Cruz, co-owner, and Byrne.
Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,I,SAM,ROS-Mahopac) honored Putnam Humane Society in Carmel, which won the “Not for Profit” category for the 94th Assembly District’s Best in Business 2021. (Left to right): Byrne, TJ Heath, staffer of Putnam Humane Society, Dimitri Gregory, staffer, with Betty the dog.
Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,I,SAM,ROS-Mahopac) honored Putnam County Golf Course in Mahopac, which won the “Entertainment” category for the 94th Assembly District’s Best in Business 2021. (Left to right): Byrne, Kate Hanrahand, general manager for Putnam County Golf Course, and Jari Tompuri, golf pro.
Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,I,SAM,ROS-Mahopac) honored Planet Fitness in Mahopac, which won the “Fitness & Wellness” category for the 94th Assembly District’s Best in Business 2021. (Left to right): Byrne and Daniel Alcantara, area manager for Planet Fitness.
Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,I,SAM,ROS-Mahopac) honored Groomingdales in Mahopac, which won the “Pet Care” category for the 94th Assembly District’s Best in Business 2021. (Left to right): Byrne, Robert Concilio and Vicky Concilio.
Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,I,SAM,ROS-Mahopac) honored Handle My Books in Mahopac, which won the “Office Professionals” category for the 94th Assembly District’s Best in Business 2021. (Left to right): Toki Simmons, owner of Handle My Books and Byrne.
Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,I,SAM,ROS-Mahopac) honored Furci’s Restaurant in Yorktown Heights which won the “Casual Dining” category for the 94th Assembly District’s Best in Business 2021. (Left to right): Sergio Esposito, Yorktown Chamber of Commerce President, Deneen Furci, owner & manager of Furci’s Restaurant, Carmine Furci, Jr., Deneen’s husband, Carmine Furci, Sr., Deneen’s father-in-law and Byrne.
Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,I,SAM,ROS-Mahopac) honored Suburban Wine & Spirits in Yorktown Heights which won the “Wine & Spirits” category for the 94th Assembly District’s Best in Business 2021. (Left to right): Sergio Esposito, Yorktown Chamber of Commerce President, Dan Spedola, owner of Suburban Wine & Spirits and Byrne.
Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,I,SAM,ROS-Mahopac) honored House of Hair Westchester in Yorktown Heights which won the “Cosmetology” category for the 94th Assembly District’s Best in Business 2021. (Left to right): Byrne, Jacqueline Arlia, owner of House of Hair Westchester and Sergio Esposito, Yorktown Chamber of Commerce President.
Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,I,SAM,ROS-Mahopac) honored Trailside Café in Yorktown which won the “Deserts” category for the 94th Assembly District’s Best in Business 2021. (Left to right): Bob Giordano, Yorktown Small Business Association Ulibel Rodriguez, manager of Trailside Café, Byrne and Sergio Esposito, Yorktown Chamber of Commerce President.
Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,I,SAM,ROS-Mahopac) honored JK Junk in Yorktown which won the “Home Improvement” category for the 94th Assembly District’s Best in Business 2021. (Left to right): Sergio Esposito, Yorktown Chamber of Commerce President, John “Johnny Junk” and Byrne.
Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,I,SAM,ROS-Mahopac) honored Toney Kitchens of Westchester in Yorktown Heights which won the “Construction” category for the 94th Assembly District’s Best in Business 2021. (Left to right): Sergio Esposito, Yorktown Chamber of Commerce President, Toney Fusco, owner of Toney’s Kitchens of Westchester and Byrne.
Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,I,SAM,ROS-Mahopac) honored Kimberly J. Brennan Agency, Inc. in Yorktown Heights which won the “People’s Choice” category for the 94th Assembly District’s Best in Business 2021. (Left to right): Sergio Esposito, Yorktown Chamber of Commerce President, Ryder Brennan, Kimberly’s son, Kimberly Brennan, Owner of Kimberly J. Brennan Agency, Inc. and Byrne.
Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,I,SAM,ROS-Mahopac) presented citations to “Best in Business” winners of the “Manufacturing” category, John Cerbone and Pattie Cerbone, Co-Owners of JCM Racing with Sergio Esposito, President of the Yorktown Chamber of Commerce.
Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,I,SAM,ROS-Mahopac) recently completed a tour of businesses within the 94th Assembly District to recognize the winners of his inaugural Best in Business competition. The contest was created by Byrne to honor and highlight all the businesses within the 94th Assembly District that served their community through the extraordinary challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Residents of the district were able to vote for their favorite business in 20 different categories.
The contest was done in collaboration with various chambers of commerce and business organizations throughout the 94th Assembly District, including the Yorktown Chamber of Commerce, Brewster Chamber of Commerce, Putnam County Business Council, and the Greater Mahopac-Carmel Chamber of Commerce.
“Local businesses are the backbone of our community and have made extraordinary sacrifices over the last year and a half to remain open and continue to serve their customers,” said Byrne. “These entrepreneurs employ our friends and family, are civic leaders, and take pride in their professions. It’s hard to open and run a business under the most favorable of circumstances, let alone during a pandemic. I’m grateful to all the businesses within the 94th Assembly District for what they have done to help our community during such difficult times.”
“We have so many great businesses and people here in Yorktown and the results of the Best in Business contest are a testament to that fact,” said Sergio Esposito, Yorktown Chamber of Commerce president. “I am proud to have played a part in honoring the true entrepreneurial spirit of all our contestants. Congratulations to the winners, and thank you to all the businesses in our amazing town.”
Before honoring the winners, Byrne and Esposito met at the Yorktown Chamber of Commerce headquarters for a raffle for all the residents who voted. Five local businesses donated gift cards to the Yorktown Chamber of Commerce for the competition, including Jewel of Himalaya, Little Sorrento, Furci's Restaurant, Hudson Valley Steakhouse and Yorktown Pizza and Pasta.
“The Brewster Chamber of Commerce is pleased to have been a part of Assemblyman Kevin Byrne's ‘2021 Best in Business’ contest, and we are incredibly proud of the number of winning businesses from Brewster, most of which are Brewster Chamber members,” said Candice Sciarrillo, president of Brewster Chamber of Commerce.
“We love and appreciate all our businesses in the Mahopac-Carmel area, and were happy to work with Assemblyman Byrne to recognize everything they do for our community,” said Michael Celestino, CEO of the Greater Mahopac-Carmel Chamber of Commerce. “Congratulations to all our winning businesses and thank you to all our local businesses for their service to our area.”
“We are thrilled to see our local businesses being recognized,” said Michael Bucci, chairman of the Putnam County Business Council. “These awards are well deserved, and we want to recognize the hard work, sacrifices, and long nights that went behind the earning of these awards. Congratulations to each of these businesses and a special thanks to the residents in Assemblyman Byrne's district who voted.”
The 12 businesses honored from Putnam County were:
Daniel Jewelers (Southeast/Brewster): “Retail” Category
Seven Star School of Performing Arts (Southeast/Brewster): “Center for the Arts” Category
Salinger's Orchard (Southeast/Brewster): “Agriculture” Category
Putnam Dental Associates (a Dental365 Company) (Southeast/Brewster): “Healthcare Services” Category
Aversano's (Southeast/Brewster): “Formal Dining” Category
Camp Herrlich (Patterson): “Childcare” Category
Ultimate Auto Detailing (Kent/Carmel): “Auto” Category
Putnam Humane Society (Carmel):“Not-for-Profit” Category
Putnam County Golf Course (Mahopac): “Entertainment” Category
Planet Fitness (Mahopac):“Fitness & Wellness” Category
Groomingdales (Mahopac): “Pet Care” Category
Handle My Books (Mahopac): “Office Professionals” Category
The eight businesses honored from Westchester County were:
Furci’s Restaurant: “Casual Dining” Category
Suburban Wine & Spirits: “Wine and Spirits” Category
JCM Racing: “Manufacturing” Category
House of Hair Westchester: “Cosmetology” Category
Trailside Café: “Desserts” Category
JK Junk Removal: “Home Improvement” Category
Toney Kitchens of Westchester: “Construction” Category
Kimberly J. Brennan Agency, Inc.: “People’s Choice” Category