John Harris Joins Frankfurt, Kurnit Klein & Selz
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Scarsdale's John B. Harris has become a partner in the Professional Responsibility Group of the New York law firm Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz, PC . Mr. Harris will also be a member of the firm's White Collar Defense and Litigation Groups, and will join the editorial board of the law firm's New York Legal Ethics Reporter.
"John Harris is one of the country's finest legal ethics and white collar defense litigators," said Frankfurt Kurnit Professional Responsibility Group Chair Ronald Minkoff. "We are thrilled that he is joining us."
In his legal ethics and professional responsibility practice, Mr. Harris defends law firms, lawyers, and other professionals against claims of legal malpractice, breach of fiduciary duty and fraud. He also frequently represents law firms in disputes with current and former partners. Mr. Harris currently serves as a member of the State Bar Professional Discipline Committee, and is a past Chair of the Professional Responsibility Committee of the New York City Bar Association, among other significant bar committee posts.
Mr. Harris also represents individuals and entities who are the subjects of either criminal or regulatory investigations. He represents public figures, corporate executives, and securities industry professionals against a wide variety of fraud and insider trading claims. In addition, he has advised on research analyst independence issues, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act cases, and "spy shop" matters.
Mr. Harris has litigated matters in New York State and federal courts (Southern and Eastern Districts), and appeared in numerous SEC, FINRA and Departmental Disciplinary Committee proceedings. He is a graduate of New York University School of Law (JD, 1985), where he was a member of the Annual Survey of American Law, and Yale University (BA, cum laude, 1978). Before joining Frankfurt Kurnit, he was a partner at Stillman & Friedman, P.C. and Ballard Spahr LLP. He has been recognized in Super Lawyers magazine as a New York-area Super Lawyer for eight consecutive years.
John has lived in Scarsdale for many years with his wife Marcy Harris, who is also an attorney in New York. He is an avid biker and golfer and an involved citizen in the Village.
About Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz, PC
Long recognized as a leading media, entertainment, and advertising law firm, Frankfurt Kurnit Klein + Selz, PC, has grown to provide the highest quality legal services to clients in a wide range of industries and disciplines. With more than 70 lawyers, the firm now represents a diverse group of clients, from Fortune 500 companies, start-ups, charitable organizations, and law firms to celebrities, artists, and executives and individuals working in many fields. In addition to advising clients on entertainment, advertising, and intellectual property matters, Frankfurt Kurnit has equally strong practices in legal ethics and professional responsibility, white collar criminal defense, civil, commercial, media, and IP litigation, corporate and tax law, charitable organizations, trusts and estates, and real estate. By combining deep industry knowledge across a diverse group of lawyers and practice groups, Frankfurt Kurnit brings a unique, client-focused approach to helping clients achieve their goals, whether resolving a dispute, getting the deal done, or just planning for the future.
Greenburgh Police Offer Reward for Information About Hit and Run Driver
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Police are offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of a hit and run driver who may have killed a Greenburgh man in the early morning hours of Tuesday June 9. Police are offering $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person who hit Darryl Chung, age 23 on South Road in Greenburgh. His body was discovered in front of 57 South Road at 6 am on Tuesday June 9th. It is not clear when he was hit.
At 6 am on June 9, 2015 the Greenburgh police department received a 911 call from a passing motorist of a man down on South Road. Patrol units responded to the area and discovered Darryl Chung on the grassy area in front of 57 South Road. EMS units pronounced Mr. Chung deceased at the scene. Police are searching the area for a vehicle with possible front-end damage. Anyone with information concerning this investigation are asked to call the Greenburgh Police at (914) 989-1710 or the NYS Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-866-313-TIPS.
The Last of a Generation
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Maria Wanda Eysymontt died peacefully on May 18, 2015 at her home at 14 Reimer Road in Scarsdale, just three weeks short of her 101st birthday. She was born on June 8, 1914 in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Before coming to America in 1945, Wanda first moved with her parents from Russia to Poland following the Russian Revolution. Wanda's formative years were spent in Warsaw, where she attended the University of Warsaw. She met and married George Anatol Eysymontt in 1934. They moved to London for his work, and then to Helsinki just before World War II. Their first child, son George, was born in Helsinki in 1939. As the Soviets invaded Finland, the Eysymontts relocated once again, this time to Stockholm, where they spent the war years.
The Eysymontts American life was one of welcome permanence. After settling in Scarsdale, New York in 1948, a daughter Olga was born in 1953. The Eysymontts remained in their home until their deaths. George Anatol passed away in 1991.
Wanda is survived by her children, George Eysymontt (Jocelyn) of St. Michaels, MD,
Olga Eysymontt of Altadena, CA, two grandchildren, Sasha (Liz) Eysymontt, and Nicholas Krogh, and two great- grand children, Owen and Naomi Eysymontt.
A family memorial was held at Holy Mount Cemetery in Tuckahoe, NY on May 21, 2015.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Westchester. http://www.hospiceofwestchester.com
Fox Meadow Art Show and Tree Dedication
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Stormy skies didn't prevent the annual art show at Fox Meadow School on Saturday June 6th. Now in its twelfth year, the event showcases the artwork of Fox Meadow students from grades K-5. The school's first floor hallways were transformed into an art museum where several works by each child were displayed: From clay pinch pots, to stenciling, metal work, animal masks, bird sculptures and more. Students played music and sang during the art show, fourth graders held a bake and water sale to raise money for next year's fifth grade activities. 
Friends of the Scarsdale Parks together with the Mayor dedicated three heritage sugar maple trees that were planted in front of the school. According to Friends of the Scarsdale Parks (FOSP) co-President Madelaine Eppenstein, this is the third year of the FOSP's Heritage Tree Program, which includes the iconic White Oak at the Woman's Club and three giant Dawn Redwoods at the Scarsdale Library Pond. She thanked the Board of Architectural Review, Fox Meadow Principal Duncan Wilson, Fox Meadow art teacher Sara Faranda and Mayor Jon Mark, who read the official proclamation.
Photos by Segal Vora/ Text Margot Milberg and Madelaine Eppenstein
Fox Meadow Neighborhood Association and Scarsdale Police to Discuss Burglaries
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Due to recent burglaries in Scarsdale, particularly in the Fox Meadow area, the Fox Meadow Neighborhood Association will host a meeting with the Scarsdale Police Department to inform the public about burglary procedures. The meeting will feature Scarsdale Police Detective Sherry Albano, who will discuss how to prevent potential home intrusions, offer tips for safeguarding your home and tell you what to do if you witness to or the victim of a burglary. Detective Albano is the Youth Officer in the Scarsdale Police Department and has extensive experience with the Scarsdale Police. At the meeting, Detective Albano will answer questions and address residents' concerns.
The meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 3rd at 7:30pm at the home of Janice and Ira Starr, 65 Church Lane, Scarsdale.
Refreshments and snacks will be served.
