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Done! Seniors of Eastchester and Tuckahoe high schools said farewell during graduation ceremonies last week. For coverage, see pages 6 and 8. Photos/Bobby Begun, Corey Stockton
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Westchester pays tribute to Orlando victims
Vigil participants set their candles down near the veterans’ memorial in front of the courtroom in Mamaroneck on Mount Pleasant Avenue. Photo/Chris Courtney
Southern Westchester County recently honored the victims of the June 12 mass shooting in Orlando, Florida with two separate candlelight vigils. The LOFT LGBT Community Center in White Plains and the village of Mamaroneck both memorialized those lost in America’s deadliest mass shooting with songs, prayers and statements from elected officials. For coverage, see page 6. Photo/Chris Courtney
By suzy BerkowiTz Editorial Assistant In Westchester County, the LOFT LGBT Community Center in White Plains and the village of Mamaroneck held two separate candlelight vigils to honor the victims of the mass shooting in Orlando, Florida on Sunday, June 12. The attack, which took place at Pulse, an LGBT nightclub in downtown Orlando, killed 49 people and injured 53, making it the deadliest mass shooting in
American history. The gunman, 29-year-old Omar Mateen, entered the nightclub around 2 a.m., armed with both a semiautomatic AR-15 assault rifle and a 9mm semiautomatic pistol, and began firing shots. After identifying himself as the shooter to an Orlando news station over the phone, Mateen held hostages inside the club’s bathroom until SWAT officers, FBI agents and local law enforcement breached the building’s walls using an ar-
mored vehicle. Once officials entered the premises, a gunfight ensued, killing Mateen. In the wake of this tragedy, community centers and organizations nationwide have been holding ceremonies and vigils in memory of those killed in the attack. The candlelight vigil held outside the LOFT LGBT Community Center, located on Bryant Avenue, brought out a crowd of approximately 150 people. The ceremony includ-
From left, Harrison High School students Katelyn Daher, Angie Martinetti, Nadia Saghei and Cyle Rockoff attend the vigil in White Plains, holding signs in support of remembering the victims and protecting members of the queer Latinx community. Photo/Suzy Berkowitz
ed a reading of all 49 victims’ names and ages, along with statements made by elected officials and community clergy members, including city of White Plains Mayor Thomas Roach, a Democrat, and a spokesperson of U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey, a New York Democrat.
The names, ages and a brief biography of the 49 victims killed in the June 12 mass shooting in Orlando, Florida were displayed during a candlelight vigil at the LOFT LGBT Community Center in White Plains on Thursday, June 16. Photo/Suzy Berkowitz
Other organizations representing those affected by the attack also attended the vigil, including the Westchester Hispanic Coalition and the American Muslim Women’s Association. According to Scott Havelka, LOFT director of programs and services, it was necessary to show alliances with other community organizations to display a sense of unity and solidarity in the wake of this tragedy. “We knew we needed to organize something here in White Plains, and we thought it was important to collaborate with these groups to show that no one person represents an entire community,” he said. “We hope this vigil will help spark a continuing conversation so these mass shootings and hate crimes are not commonplace anymore.”
The candlelight vigil held by the village of Mamaroneck in front of the courtroom on Mount Pleasant Avenue yielded a turnout of approximately 150 community members, and featured songs and poems sung by students from the Westchester Sandbox Theatre. “[The vigil] was an opportunity for people to honor those that unfortunately lost their lives and bring to light that it is very important that while the apparent target seemed to be the LGBT community, the reality is, this is a target that affects everybody,” Mayor Norman Rosenblum, a Republican, said. “I do what I think is best for the village of Mamaroneck and offer a venue for people to express themselves.” -with reporting by Andrew Dapolite
Students from the Westchester Sandbox Theatre, located in Mamaroneck, sing to community members iin front of the veterans’ memorial by the courtroom in Mamaroneck during the candlelight vigil for the victims of the mass shooting. Photo/Chris Courtney
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What’s going on... Eastchester Public Library
bricks. For more information, contact Jonathan Heifetz at 721-8105 or jheifetz@wlsmail.org.
LEGO Technic workshop with Bricks 4 Kidz
Visit eastchesterlibrary.org for more information on these and other events and programs. The library will be closed on Monday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.
Frogs, Bugs & Animals On Wednesday, July 6 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. This a drop-off program. Open to those who are participating in the Summer Reading Game, which is for children entering grades K-5 who are reading independently. Don’t forget to stop by the Children’s Room and sign up for the game. On your mark, get set, climb, jump, fly, swim and crawl. Meet live frogs that climb, toads that jump, birds that fly, hedgehogs that swim and bugs that crawl. For more information, contact Jonathan Heifetz at 721-8105 or jheifetz@wlsmail.org.
Game On!: A Craft with Ms. Patty On Monday, July 11 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. This a drop-off program. Online pre-registration is required and will begin on Friday, July 1 at 9 a.m. Open to those entering kindergarten or first grade and participating in either the Read-to-Me Game or the Summer Reading Game. Join in for “Game On!” a craft program with Ms. Patty. Make a sports magnet and sports bracelet. For more information, contact Teresa Chang at 721-8105 or tchang@wlsmail.org.
DUPLO workshop with Bricks 4 Kidz On Wednesday, July 13 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. This program is limited to those who are participating in the Read-to-Me Game or Summer Reading Game, ages 3 to 5. Online pre-registration is required and will begin on Wednesday, July 6 at 9 a.m. Don’t forget to also stop by the Children’s Room and sign up for the game. Make a zebra model with Bricks 4 Kidz using LEGO DUPLO
On Wednesday, July 13 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. This program is limited to those who are participating in the Summer Reading Game, ages 6 to 9. Online pre-registration is required and will begin on Wednesday, July 6 at 9 a.m. Don’t forget to also stop by the Children’s Room and sign up for the game. Make a pirate ship with Bricks 4 Kidz using LEGO bricks. For more information, contact Jonathan Heifetz at 721-8105 or jheifetz@ wlsmail.org.
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Visit bronxvillelibrary.org for more information on these and other events and programs. The library will be closed on Monday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.
This gentle class offers all the components of a complete yoga practice: movement, yoga poses, breathing techniques and deep relaxation. Some poses will be performed while seated, others while standing with the support of a chair. Ideal for those who wish to practice yoga, but who cannot get up and down from the floor, a chair yoga practice can help to increase flexibility, build strength, and improve balance. These classes will be taught by Louise Fecher, a certified yoga instructor.
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Join Music Boosters Help is needed to continue the support of music education in Eastchester in grades K-12. A full board is needed for the 2016-2017 school year. Please consider applying, no experience is necessary. To apply and for more information, visit eastchestermusicboosters.wordpress.com.
On Thursday, July 7 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. For grades five and up. No registration required. The library is totally bringing you back to the ‘80s with this radical craft. Bring out your creative side and give Spirograph art a try. Participants will be using a Spirograph kit with more than 50 tubular pieces to create a one-of-a-kind art.
Chair Yoga On Fridays starting July 8 from 11 a.m. to noon. Space is limited. Please register at the Reference Desk in person, by phone at 337-7680 ext. 24, or by email at bronxvillelibrary@gmail.com. Registration is ongoing and is for all four sessions.
The Bronxville Pops Concert Band The Bronxville Pops Concert Band will present its 41st concert series during the month of July. Concert dates are Thursdays, July 6, 13, 20 and 27 starting at 8 p.m. The concerts will be held on the Great Lawn in front of The Bronxville High School, located at Pondfield Road and Midland Avenue. Enjoy live music under the stars. Bring a blanket, bring a chair. For more information, email thebronxvillepops@gmail.com or call 525-1819.
Vacation Bible School The Village Lutheran Church, located at 172 White Plains Road in Bronxville, will be holding a summer vacation bible school. This year’s theme is Deep Sea Discovery: God is With Me Wherever I Go. Children entering kindergarten through fifth grade are welcome to join the church from July 11 through July 15 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room for Bible stories, music, crafts, snacks and fun. The suggested registration fee is $20 per child and $30 per family. For more information or to register for the school, contact Mimi Blanco at 337-0207 ext. 1026.
On Thursday, July 7 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, July 9 from 10 a.m. to noon. Bring in your gently used books for the ongoing library book sale. All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Bronxville Library. Limit is 10 books per patron.
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Eastchester High School driver education Get your license at 17. Information about the driver education program can be found at eastchester.k12.ny.us. The summer program runs for approximately 6 1/2 weeks, usually beginning the last week in June and ending mid-August. Class meets every day for 90 minutes. The driving school sets each student’s schedule based on the application submitted. Hours run between 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. All details are available on the application. If you have any questions, call 332-7700.
Bronxville events
Eastchester Recreation Department Bronco Hoops summer basketball camp Bronco Hoops Basketball Camp is rooted in teaching the fundamental skills and strategy of basketball in a manner that is both fun and educational. Each day, athletes will participate in skill-based stations that focus on individual player development. Those skills will then be utilized in controlled game situations and scrimmages. Camp staff will work closely with each athlete to help them maximize their potential and ensure a positive experience. The camp is open to boys and girls ages 5 to 14, and will run from June 27 to July 7 at Bronxville High School, located at 177 Pondfield Road. Camp hours are 9 a.m. to noon, and the fee is $199. For more information, visit eastchester.org/ departments/recreation/index.html or email broncohoops@gmail.com.
Bronxville Sports and Science Camp The mission of the Bronxville Sports and Science Camp is to provide children with experiences in a variety of sports, enrich them in the field of science exploration, and empower them with decision-making skills. Blending the disciplines found in sports and academics with this life lesson theme provides children with a camp experience that will be both valuable and memorable. The camp is specifically designed for boys and girls entering grades K-6 and is presented by the Eastchester Recreation Department. There are four sessions, all in July. The camps will run weekdays from 9 a.m. to noon at the Bronxville School, located at 177 Pondfield Road. For more information, visit eastchester.org/ departments/recreation/index.html or email bronxvillesportsandsciencecamp@gmail.com.
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New to the Review Franco Fino has joined the Review as a staff writer. Fino is a recent graduate of Manhattanville College, where he received a B.A. in Communications & Media Studies in May 2016. While attending Manhattanville, Fino served as the executive editor of the college’s independent student news publication, Touchstone. Prior to joining this
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company, he spent several months in 2015 working as a reporting intern at The Queens Tribune. Fino currently resides in the Bronx, and enjoys spending much of his free time golfing in Westchester County, and leisure cooking his favorite Italian dishes. Reach Fino at 653-1000 ext. 18 or franco@hometwn.com.
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Bronxville police install cameras villagewide By corey sTockToN Staff Writer The Bronxville Police Department has installed eight surveillance cameras throughout the village and plans to install an additional 25 cameras in the near future. Bronxville Police Chief Christopher Satriale said at least 10 or 15 more cameras could be installed by the end of the month. Satriale said the Police Department is most focused on installing cameras on the roads that lead into and out of the small village and in pinpointed sections of its business district. Bronxville Mayor Mary Marvin, a Republican, mentioned surveillance cameras at Concordia College, NewYork-Presbyterian/Lawrence Hospital and St. Joseph’s property, which have been useful in recent arrests. In May, surveillance video helped police identify a vehicle belonging to burglary culprit Raymond Velez, who had robbed a Bronxville home
in March. “We’ve been very successful in solving crimes throughout the village based on cameras that have been installed in private buildings and private residences,” Satriale told the Review. The village plans to install cameras outside several of its eight banks; two banks are already under video surveillance by the village. Satriale referred to a pair of bank robberies in Bronxville in March 2010, and said that the Police Department may have been able to help track down the suspects quicker if, in addition to the footage recorded inside the banks, the village had video cameras on the streets. The suspects were arrested in April of that year, but it took a multiagency effort, which included the FBI. The new village cameras can be monitored in real time through police computers and in police cars. The chief added that the cameras could also be beneficial in helping to alleviate less severe
situations like traffic collisions, as police will be able to use the cameras as evidence. Both Satriale and Marvin stressed that the cameras would not be used to enforce traffic violations like speeding or parking. Although the cameras have the analytical capability to record license plate numbers, that information is not stored over the long term and will only be used if the vehicle is being monitored in connection with a crime. But for some Bronxville residents, the thought of being watched continuously is of concern. “I don’t like the idea that they’re watching everyone’s’ movement,” said Robert Flockhart, 72. “But on the other hand, if anything happens, they can go back to the video and find out who did it.” Flockhart called the video surveillance system a double-edged sword. Currently, the cameras can store up to 30 days of memory on their internal hard drives. The
A camera outside Häagen-Dazs on the corner of Kraft Avenue and Park Place in Bronxville is one of eight cameras installed by police. They plan to install 25 additional cameras this year. Photo/Corey Stockton
chief said the Police Department may subsequently fund an additional project to install a hard drive system to store informa-
tion for longer periods of time. The 33-camera installation project could cost the village about $300,000. The funds have
been allotted for in the village police budget. coNTacT: corey@hometwn.com
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Seniors of Tuckahoe High School stop to pose for pictures at the Graduation Arch on Friday, June 24.
Board of Education President Dr. Julio A. Urbina speaks to graduates and families at Tuckahoe High School.
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Tuckahoe High School Class of 2016
Jada Allen Jakob Antunez Michael Baez Besnik Balaj Brittany Nicole Brown Michelle Anne Burke Nicholas Cardona Danielle J. Colasacco Alessia Marie Conte Giancarlo Aniello Conte Adriel Copeland Christopher Corrado Jr. Colin Keith Cummings Kimberly A. Davis Allegra Rose Deane
Marco Woods Espirito Santo Arthur John Esposito Faian Amoi Fairweather Nyla Asia Gallashaw Nyles Zachary Gallashaw Leela Rose Gallucci Jillian Halloran Tahji Harrison Mina Ito Richard Laurence Jacobs Jr. Adrienne Sara Jadric Mijin Jeong Jovita Silvia Jimenez Regina Joseph Esdras Eli Juarez Pavon
Robert Daniel Kiernan Exequiel Russell Lugtu Jack Marovic Michael McLaughlin Brian McMahon Jesse Christopher McPhillips Casey Rose Norton Daniel O’Mahony Brandon N. Pares Naiya Elizabeth Pearson Erika Louise Pelle Demi Perez Anthony F. Piacquadio Anthony Steven Piacquadio Gabrielle Dana Pilagonia
Austin Joseph Pope Jonathan Scott Richter Sydney-Lee F. Santos Joshua Louis Sanz Jhimon Smith Anna Alexandra Szpak Daryn A. Thompson Antonio Francisco Gonzalez Tuason James Stephen Tulotta Alejandro Jose Urbina Jordan Elijah Walker Justin T. Walker Dontay Webb Isaiah Williams Dishon Wayne Wise
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Eastchester Eagles leave the nest
Eastchester High School hangs a banner congratulating the Class of 2016, 227 of whom graduated on Friday, June 24.
Eastchester High School’s Class of 2016 graduated 227 students during their 88th annual commencement ceremony at Dom Cecere Field on Friday, June 24. Among the graduates were 40 students who graduated with honors and 40 who graduated as members of the National Honors Society. Class President Kyle McIntyre, who also served as master of ceremonies, told his classmates during his opening speech, “Your four years of high school did not define you; you defined your four years in high school.” Keynote speaker and Eastchester High School Principal
Dr. Jeffery Capuano asked the graduating Eagles to learn from the Wright brothers, who were accredited with first achieving human flight. He said the brothers’ success stemmed from three components: family, passion for their skills and perseverance. Eastchester Town Supervisor Anthony Colavita told the graduates to remember where they came from and to make the most of their time. “Be the person that looks back to now satisfied, saying, ‘You know, I figured it out; I figured out what was more important,’” he said. Other speakers included Cathrenea Collins, student government president, Valedictori-
an Samantha Brooks, Salutatorian Miu Kumakura, Eastchester Superintendent of Schools Dr. Walter Moran, and Eastchester Board of Education President Mary Messier Martin, whose son was among the graduates. The high school also awarded honorary diplomas to three of its faculty members. Assistant Principal Christopher Fiore, who is leaving the school to become principal of H. Frank Carey High School in Franklin Square in Nassau County, music teacher Don Olsen and business teacher Phyllis Rothschild—both of whom taught at the high school for 26 years—received the diplomas. The ceremony included two musical performances dedicated to the graduates: a choral rendition of Ryan Tedder and Noel Zancanella’s “I Lived” performed by the high school concert choir, and a “Star Wars” music mash-up performed by the high school band. During the ending procession, some of the new alumni kissed the Eastchester Eagle– –a large eagle statue positioned in the center of Dom Cecere Field—a tradition rumored to bring good luck.
Eastchester High School graduates kiss the school’s eagle mascot, a talisman of good luck for alumni.
-Reporting by Corey Stockton
The Eastchester High School Class of 2016 proceed down Dom Cecere Field to a tent for their commencement ceremony, carrying their school banner. Photos/Corey Stockton
Valedictorian Samantha Brooks thanks her family, friends, classmates and teachers for being her support system, which she hopes will last beyond high school.
Eastchester High School Principal Dr. Jeffrey Capuano recants an Irish blessing for the graduating class, saying, “May the wind be at your feet.”
The Eastchester High School concert choir sings “I Lived” by Ryan Tedder and Noel Zancanella to send off their classmates.
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Eastchester High School Class of 2016 High Honors Graduates Aksheeta Baid Samantha Brooks Amanda Cermele Sandra Chilson Daniel Cho
Caitlin Cimons Mary Grace D’Avanzo Danielle Dell’Imperio Claudia DeLorenzo Juliana DiMirco Sinead Hennessy
Ryan Herrschaft Miu Kumakura Claudia Legall Andrew McGahren Eileen McMahon Lindsey Moy
Deborah Musselman Jillian Quigley Zoya Qureshi Isabel Rozario Nicholas Scalise Joseph Spinelli
Samantha Stroud Zoe Trosclair Sheri Weingarten Kayo Yotsumoto
Grace Orlando Maura Phelan Cynthia Santini
Adam Scanga Jamie Sokol
Honors Graduates Erin Ahern Niamh Buckley
Alyssa Cermele Christian Dell’Armo Seyedeh Hosseini Matin
Jillian Hyland Lea Mancuso Olivia Medico
Graduates Julia Amoretti Jason Anello John Arcidiacono Samuel Arkin Aminata Ba Alec Bader Alimah Banda Ronald Baron Alexandra Bayerbach Raphael Bertozzi Katie Bevilacqua Mark Bevilacqua John Blume Dante Bongiorni Rafael Bryan Ivory Butler Frank Calabro Nicholas Caleo Bianca Calviello Christie Cannon Austin Capasso Domenique Capone Andrew Capriglione Philip Capriglione Rebecca Capua Lauren Cardoso Michelle Cermele Michael Cesarini Jeyfer Chacon-Rodriguez Sean Chan
William Ciamarra Raffaela Cicchetti Cathrena Collins Rachel Crai Arielle Cristiano Nunzio Crowley Maddison Curcio Lauren De Pippo Nicholas DeBraz Peter DeLillis Gabrielle DeMatteis Ryan Dempsey Amanda Desantis Colleen Devir Nicholas DiBrino Benjamin DiMirco Dakota DiRienzo Eric Dollinger Brian Donovan Alyssa Doria Kyle Egan Giovani Faria Kristi Fendrich Peter Fernandes Mia Fiumara Matteo Flamio Jonathan Flores Juliana Florio Jonathan Fojas Andrea Francella Domenico Francis Stephen Galgano
Jennifer Garcia William Garcia Marisa Gentile Kathryne Gerol Dominick Gizzo Jennifer Gjidoda Kaitlyn Gomez Christopher Gorman Dean Grant II Ryan Gray Devon Green Louis Grippo Robert Guarino Stephen Gueye John Guido Lucas Guimaraes Hauwa Hamidu Nicole Hanika Rebecca Hartigan Nathan Headlam Siobhan Hendry Noelina Higgins Jessica Hong Stephanie Hrivnak Jayce Jones Evan Karathanasis Catherine Kelly Alison Kennedy Fiona Kim Jenny Kim Nathan Kirschen Yuki Kubota
Daniella Kukaj Robert Lakaj Kristen LaRocca Arianna LaVerghetta Marissa Lebrini Saoirse Lee Dylan Lesch Justin Lin Jamaal Lindsay Nicholas Lombardo Noah Lopez Thembisile Mabodoko Stefanie Macaluso Justin Maher Christian Mairena Anjali Mangal Andrea Mangiapili Michael Maravegias Sebastian Maroun Robert Martin Kevin McGovern Kyle McIntyre Angelica Mejia Daniel Menta Paul Michels Takenari Miki Alessia Moccia Jheison Molina Michael Moran Gabriella Mrijaj Chloe Murasso Elena Napoli
Peter Navaretta Sean Kelly Noh Keisuke Nojima Matthew Occhicone Angelo Orilia Molly O’Sullivan Amanda Pallman Dhruv Patel Christian Patricello Wesley Perez-Andretta Michael Persico Christopher Piro Anthony Portale Bianca Porto Mark Prela Victoria Prezioso Nicholas Pullano Jamilee Ramos Andrea Ramunto Peter Renaldo Gabriella Ricciardi Hayden Riccio Jacob Risi Joseph Rodriguez Daniel Rodriguez-Frontera Meagan Rooney Michael Rosabella Magdalena Rrapi Jose Sala Andrew Sandblom Amanda Santomauro
Juan Sarti Gregory Satriale Nicholas Scala Brendan Schaefer Dominick Schiaffo Andrew Schultz Sebastian Seda Michael Serra Nicolette Sherding Amanda Shkreli Christopher-Robert Siciliano Bianca Spinelli Lauren Steigerwald Noah Steinberg Joseph Stramandinoli Jack Stroud Samantha Telesco Kentaro Umemoto Diana Vazquez Daniel Ventarola Chris Vettorino Richard Vietri Alexander Waddell Brandon Wadsworth Noah Weinbaum Kevin Wingertzahn Andrew Yozzo Alexander Zaccardi Helen Zhang Zachary Zimbardo
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Where our Legislature has done well and otherwise The New York state legislative session came to a close last week after six months of convening in Albany. Some are dubbing the 2016 months the “Seinfeld Session” or “All About Nothing.” One of 20 states with a politically divided Legislature, New York has 63 state senators and 150 assemblypersons. Chief on the to-do docket was ethics reform in a year that’s seen two former legislative leaders sentenced to prison, as well as ongoing state and federal probes of the governor’s current economic development programs. Leaving dozens of other ethics reform bills in committee, the Legislature did agree that lawmakers convicted of felonies will be stripped of their pensions. Since 2000, 40 lawmakers have faced legal or ethical violations, with 21 of them sentenced to prison or house arrest. As it is said about the New York state Legislature, every year seems to be the year for real ethics reform until it is not. Legislation of substance that was bipartisan in passage included more stringent tests for the detection of lead in school district water supplies; increased access to mammograms; improved safety at railroad crossings; greater parity in legal defense for the indigent; restrictions on the outlets for the dispensing of heroin and opiates and a focus on treatment, rather than incarceration for the drugaddicted. Besides the above, in the grand scheme of things, bipartisan agreement was reached on other
Westchester communities serviced by Metro-North. If passed, the bill would have exempted Metro-North from compliance with local planning and zoning code regulations/ restrictions on their properties along the rail line. Their retail space could have been rented without community restrictions or preferences. The $15 minimum wage will have a definite impact on small local business owners. What it does to their operations and viability remains to be seen. What some forget is the ripple effect raising the lowest paid employees’ hourly salary by 67 percent will have on every other employee in a supervisory role. For example, the employee currently making $15 an hour supervising minimum wage staff will logically expect a major salary increase as well. As an avid follower of the legislative process, I noticed that more bills were passed in the last 24 hours of the session than were passed during January and February combined. Prior to the final week, 200 bills had been passed; five days later, 554 bills were enacted. Most were done with no public scrutiny and in the dark of night. For some of these bills, the governor had to issue a “message of necessity” to avoid the state’s three-day “aging” requirement meant to give lawmakers a chance to read, digest and debate the legislation before voting. Most observers agreed the only “necessity” was summer. Rather than lose faith though, perhaps we should be thankful for the Seinfeld Session and adopt Mark Twain’s view that, “No man’s life, liberty or property are safe while the legislature is in session.”
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subjects with little nexus to the everyday lives of New Yorkers. For example, alcohol can now be served on Sundays at 10 a.m. instead of noon. There is even a bill provision providing that if an important sporting event is being played on European time, alcohol service can start at 8 a.m. A bill permitting the serving of alcohol in movie theaters did not make it out of the committee. The practice of mixed martial arts as a sport was legalized, as was daily fantasy sports betting. In addition, dog owners may now be buried with their pets if granted permission from their cemetery. Bills of major impact to specific regions include the extension of the mayor of New York City’s control over the public school system for one year, not the three-year extension requested by the mayor. Counties north of the New York metropolitan area lost on their bid to have Uber and Lyft as transportation choices in their communities. The bill was opposed by the powerful trifecta of the taxi drivers’ union, the insurance company lobby and the trial lawyers association. The direct effect on our village was a small but important bill carried out by our legislators Amy Paulin and George Latimer that permits resident on-street overnight parking in the area of Kensington Road until the Kensington development parking garage is completed. Hard to believe, but permission to do this on local streets must be approved by the state Legislature followed by the governor’s signature. My colleagues in Westchester and I were successful in urging the defeat of a bill that had a potentially profound impact on all
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Taking in a teen (or two) for a year RHYMEs WITH CRAZY Lenore Skenazy
What’s it like to have two teenage boys you never met before move in and stay for the whole school year? Funny you should ask, as the two boys we’ve had living with us for the past 10 months are leaving today. I am hoping the goodbye will not be as hard as I worry it will be. The young men were our exchange students, one from Germany, one from China. Or, as I liked to say: If your country has been at war with America—or may be some day—our home is your home! Why? Well, two years ago, when our older son was heading off to college, I jokingly/not-jokingly told my husband that we should replace him with another kid about his age. Then I started Googling around and found out that AFS, the same exchange student program that had been around when I was growing up, is still going strong. In fact, it’s been around for more than 70 years, sending kids to and from more than 40 countries. Back in my day, four international kids attended my high school and it was like they were from Planet Maturity. Simply by braving life in a foreign country, they were so much more sophisticated (read: cool) than the rest of us. So I called the AFS New York office, and immediately an outreach coordinator was telling me how much I’d love being a host. It’s a volunteer position. All we really needed to qualify was an empty bed and a desk. Bingo!
Since it was already late in the application process, we had just two kids for us to choose from: A “German boy who loves movies” or an “Italian boy who loves basketball.” “Get the Italian,” said my husband. Thus, Giovanni came to live with us for a year. He moved right into our older son’s now-empty bedroom, and went right off to public high school with our younger son. They were both juniors. They were both everything: They both played basketball, watched basketball, talked basketball.... But they also explored the city—my son said he’d never seen half as many neighborhoods as he did once Gio arrived—and cracked up at in-jokes and remained Snapchat friends when Gio went home last June. But once your AFS kid leaves, you’re back at square one, if you don’t like being lonely. (Did I mention I work from home? Just me and my computer.) So this year, we decided to plunge in again and chose Eric from China and Matteo from Germany. Why two? Why not? The exchange kids shared a room and dinners were lively. Did you know that in China, the number 13 is bad luck, but so is 14, so some Chinese buildings have three 12th floors? Or how about this German fact: Instead of “Happy Birthday” when the cake comes out, they blast some obscure ‘80s American pop song. Our German kid was shocked to find this was not also the practice in America when we celebrated my husband’s birthday. Meantime, the boys made him a cake and wrote “Happy Birthday” in Chinese characters along with, “Alles Gute zum Geburtstag.” That’s a lot to write in
blue icing. But of course, there were some downsides, starting with the fact that neither of the boys loved my cooking, except for barbecue chicken. So I made a lot of chicken. I also bought truckloads of Chips Ahoy! There was also extra laundry, of course. And at school, one of them slacked off and we had to deal with the teachers and the principal and a bit of hookey. But the upside? Hearing German and Chinese music around the apartment. Talking to them about everything from Donald Trump to Chairman Mao. Listening to the changes in their vocabulary, from, “We are seldom winning this game,” to, “Our team sucks.” Feeling a swell of pride as they got to know the city, deal with the subway, discover “South Park” and grow—literally. Yes, they are going home skinny, but taller. Just a few days ago, I got up very early and was sitting in our living room at 5 a.m. when the front door opened and our German student walked in. He had been unable to sleep as thoughts swirled about going home, and how changed he felt. So he had taken a long walk through our Queens neighborhood, which is now his Queens neighborhood. By tomorrow, he will be back home with his real parents. But for a year, he was our boy—they both were—in homesickness and in health, school work and skateboarding, and the daily doings that turn a stranger into a son. I hope I can hold it together when we say goodbye. coNTacT: lskenazy@yahoo.com
Bass-A-Palooza raises $15K for Save the Sound Saturday, June 4 marked the ninth annual Bass-A-Palooza Charity Fishing Tournament, which this year benefited Save the Sound, a bi-state program of Connecticut Fund for the Environment. Early risers by nature, around 100 tournament fishers began casting their lines at 5 a.m. After a full day on the water, the fishers were joined by family, friends, and supporters alike for the weigh-in. Cliff Blaze of Darien took first place for a monstrous 41.5-inch bass. The afterparty at Rowayton Seafood, sponsored by Titos Handmade Vodka, consisted of dinner, drinks, music and an auction. Attendees bid on a variety of items, including a boat motor, rod and reel, guided fishing charters, a golf outing, and tickets to major sporting events. One of the most memorable items, a tour of the Kennedy Compound and Nantucket Sound sail aboard the schooner Mya, was donated by CFE/Save the Sound board member Kiki Kennedy. Even among the awe of the fish and excitement of the auction, the true reason for the gathering was never lost. For the last
nine years, Clay Persinger, host of the tournament, has chosen to support a cause or project with the donations and auction proceeds raised. Past beneficiaries have included the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Wounded Warriors. This year, Persinger chose a local project, to help Save the Sound restore the fish passage on the Noroton River between Darien and Stamford. “We were thrilled that Clay and his team of avid recreational fisher-folk were excited about raising money to bring thousands of fish back to the Noroton River,” said Curt Johnson, executive director of CFE’s Save the Sound program. “Right now, our river herring are trying to migrate upstream to lay their eggs but are stopped dead by a wall of concrete at the Interstate 95 box culvert. With community support, we will build a fish ramp so pregnant mother herring can once again swim upstream to quiet protected ponds, allowing them to be fruitful and multiply. We are thankful that Clay and the entire Bass-A-Palooza team totally get it: more little fish means more big fish for the Sound. “Together we can restore a
miraculous migration—where river herring, sea lamprey and eel can swim freely between the Sound and the Noroton River ponds allowing them to complete their breeding cycle,” Johnson added. “More small fish not only feed more sport fish but egrets, osprey, porpoise and other wildlife in Long Island Sound. “While my passion for fishing inspired me to begin BassA-Palooza, the goal of the tournament has always been to raise money to support a cause in need,” Persinger said. “That is what inspires me to continue year after year.” Persinger continued, “When I heard that Save the Sound was working to restore a fish migration route right in my own backyard, I knew I’d found the perfect cause. This is a message that resonates with saltwater anglers: when migratory baitfish struggle to survive, larger species, like our bass population, also suffer.” Although the tournament has ended, support for the Noroton fish passage is still needed. Donations can be made by contacting Save the Sound at 203-7870646 or the Darien Land Trust at 203-655-4148. (Submitted)
Summer at Playland: Fireworks, discounts and more Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino invites everyone to enjoy a summer full of free entertainment, fireworks and discount pricing at everyone’s favorite amusement park, Rye Playland. “A visit to Playland is always fun and these upcoming pricing specials, along with great entertainment for children and families, provide even more incentives to come out to the park,” Astorino said. Playland’s summer daily entertainment schedule is now in full swing, with the Kiddyland DJ, Katy the Great and Friends, Coaster’s International Dance Party and “Funky Fairytales: Princess and the Pea” all taking place in the Kiddyland. Grab a seat in front of the Music Tower Theater stage to watch a lively song-and-dance performance called “American Beat!” Show times are posted in the park. There will be special $15 Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights for those entering the
park after 5 p.m. and includes unlimited rides until closing at 10 p.m. This special runs through Sept. 1. Friday Night Fireworks are back, comprising a spectacular show choreographed to music. The shows begin at 9:15 p.m. and run every Friday from July 1 through Sept. 2. Special holiday displays take place at the Playland pier on Sunday and Monday, July 3 and July 4 at 9:30 p.m. Celebrate International Friendship Day on Sunday, Aug. 7, when all ride admissions (including juniors) are $15 from noon until the park closes at 10 p.m. Parking is $15. Playland Park is Westchester’s premier amusement park. Guests can enjoy rides, catch a show, have a snack or a meal, play mini golf and take a stroll on the boardwalk. Regular admission prices: $30 unlimited rides; $20 junior (under 48”). Westchester residents with acceptable proof of
residency are eligible for a $5 discount on these prices. Spectator admission (no rides) is free for Westchester County residents and $10 for non-residents. Season passes: $95 for unlimited rides all season, with a $15 discount for Westchester residents. Purchase four or more and save 10 percent. $35 for spectator admission all season (no rides), for non-residents of Westchester County. Parking is $10 and $15 on holidays, special events and concert days. Acceptable proof of Westchester residency is a Westchester County Park Pass, a New York state driver’s license or non-driver I.D., or a photo I.D. or report card from a Westchester County school. For the season’s schedule, visit RyePlayland.org or call the park at 813-7010. Playland is located at the end of Playland Parkway in Rye. For public bus transportation information, visit westchestergov.com/beelinebus. (Submitted)
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Perception versus Reality LIVE MIKE Mike Smith
In today’s sports landscape, professional franchises must often wage wars on two distinct fronts: on the field and in the court of public opinion. Last week, two of our local teams made high-profile signings that represent how tricky it can be to navigate the rocky terrain of winning ballgames while sating their fans’ desire to root for a likeable team. The first of these moves came on June 23, when the New York Knicks made a big splash by pulling off a trade for former NBA MVP Derrick Rose. Although he is still just 27 years old, Rose has been hampered by injuries over the last four years and hasn’t been a viable NBA star since 2012. But with just one year left until he hits free agency, it would appear as though the Knicks’ newest acquisition may be less about what Rose can do
on the court and more about the optics of the situation. Rose may never be the player he once seemed destined to become, but he’s still a name. He’s the kind of player whose resume is sure to elicit a positive response in a fan base that has had little to cheer about over the last few seasons. But more than that, it seems, the play for Rose might be a calculated move by Knicks’ President Phil Jackson to announce to other NBA stars that New York is ready to win now. Despite his diminished production, Rose is still the kind of player that carries a lot of cache within NBA circles. Will bringing him aboard make the Knicks a more viable landing spot for another bigname free agent, be it Kevin Durant, Dwight Howard or Joakim Noah? It’s certainly possible. It remains to be seen what Rose has left in the tank, and he most likely won’t be a long-term solution at the point guard position. But if bringing him in can
help reestablish a culture of winning in Madison Square Garden, at least in theory, then perhaps this could be considered a coup for Jackson and the Knicks. On the other side of the spectrum, however, was the New York Mets’ decision to bring back Jose Reyes on June 25. As far as pure baseball moves go, this one makes sense. Reyes—who was recently given his outright release by the Colorado Rockies after the emergence of potential Rookie of the Year candidate Trevor Story—is costing the Mets the league minimum, salarywise, and could potentially serve as a valuable fill-in at third base, with David Wright likely done for the season. It’s a low-risk, high-reward move for a team that, right now, is in desperate need of an offensive spark. But that, of course, is only half the story. Reyes may have been one of the most popular Mets during his
Last week, the Knicks and Mets both made moves that grabbed the back pages. But it will take some time to parse out just what these moves mean for New York sports. Photo courtesy wikipedia.com
first go-around with the team, but is also coming off a two-month suspension after a domestic violence incident. To that end, all the statements released by both the Mets and Reyes since the signing have been carefully worded to address—and downplay—his scandal away from the field. The Mets’ organization seems to know that a large section of their fan base could be turned off by Reyes’ actions and are eager to mitigate the fallout over bringing him back. Will Mets fans welcome his
return with open arms? General Manager Sandy Alderson certainly seems to believe that if Reyes can inject some life into the lineup, the talented infielder’s past transgressions will simply seem like a blip on the radar. So what’s more important: Winning the public relations battle, or winning on the field? Nowadays, with the amount of scrutiny faced by those in front-office positions, it feels like the two are so intertwined. Will the goodwill engendered by the Rose move lead to big
things on the court? Will Reyes lead to “bad karma” for the Metropolitans? For better or worse, the one thing that the majority of fans care about is the final result. And while both the Rose and Reyes moves might make for interesting stories right now, it’s unlikely that we will know which direction the narrative will take until we see the teams’ final records.
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Fourth of July happenings in Westchester Place
White Plains White Plains High School 550 North St.
Yonkers Cross Country Shopping Center 8000 Malk Walk
Rye Playland 1 Playland Parkway
Valhalla Kensico Dam 1 Bronx River Parkway
Larchmont Manor Park Park Avenue
Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow Best view from Pierson Park in Tarrytown and Kingsland Park in Sleepy Hollow
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Entertainment, food and fireworks
Friday, July 1 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Rain date: Wednesday, July 6
Music and fireworks
Friday, July 1 Music at 7 p.m. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
Fireworks
Friday, July 1 at 9:15 p.m. Sunday, July 3 at 9:15 p.m. Monday, July 4 at 9:30 p.m.
Music and fireworks
Sunday, July 3 Music at 8 p.m. Fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
Races, music and fireworks
Monday, July 4 Music and races at 7 p.m. and fireworks will follow
Fireworks
Monday, July 4 at 9 p.m.
Fireworks
Monday, July 4 at 9:30 p.m
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Footballers hit the gridiron By Mike sMiTh Sports Editor Although the high school football season doesn’t officially kick off until August, local teams have been working tirelessly over the last few weeks to prepare for the upcoming campaign. With several programs participating in passing challenges and preseason camps this month, it looks as though area squads are champing at the bit to hit the gridiron this fall. According to Mamaroneck head coach Anthony Vitti, whose squad hosted Rye Neck, Rye, Saunders and Truman at the annual Tiger Football Camp this past week, summer practices are an integral part of the process for high school players. “Every year, you have a different group of kids, so you want to use this to build a bit of collegiality and put in some of the concepts you’re going to be working on during the year,” Vitti said. “You want to get a feel for the different personnel and the personality of the team.” At the Tiger Camp, teams split time between running position-based drills and light scrimmaging, and Vitti believes that flexibility gives teams a chance to test themselves against new competition while laying some of the groundwork and philosophy the team will be employing once the preseason officially starts in August. “It’s pretty fluid. You get to see a lot of teams and we’re kind of mixing and matching
A Rye lineman participates in a drill at the Tiger Football Camp on June 26. Five schools took part in the annual football camp at Mamaroneck High School last week.
as the week goes on,” he said. “As it moves along, the smaller drills become bigger drills, and because kids haven’t been tackling or blocking live in about six or seven months, it’s a good opportunity to get ready within ourselves.” But the Tiger Camp hasn’t been the only game in town. On June 11, Mamaroneck was one of a handful of schools to participate in the Big Apple 7 on 7 Shootout, which was held at Harrison High School. Unlike their
Mamaroneck head coach Anthony Vitti oversees a drill at the Tiger Camp on June 26.
A Rye Neck player chases down an opposing ball carrier on June 26. Photos/Mike Smith
work this week, which featured focus on line play, the Big Apple event focused on teams’ backs and receivers and allowed squads to brush up on their passing game. “[The Big Apple] gives kids a chance just to go out and compete,” Vitti said. “And we had some great performances from some of the younger guys.” In addition to team-oriented endeavors, there have also been events geared to individual players. On June 25, New Rochelle hosted a two-day college prep camp that offered position-specific instruction from college coaches. Although the schedule begins to relax as the season approaches, most teams will run near-daily strength and conditioning sessions, and some will even send groups of linemen to compete at skills-based challenges at the Carmel and Spring Valley high schools in late July. “I know we’re going to be working out four days a week,” Vitti said, “but it’s really multisport training, open to anyone who wants to get bigger, faster and stronger.” The Section I football season will officially open on Aug. 15. coNTacT: sports@hometwn.com
A Mamaroneck receiver competes against a defensive back.
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Counties return to Eastchester’s Lake Isle Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino invites swimmers and divers from all over the county to compete for top honors during the 91st annual Westchester County Swimming and Diving Championships, which will take place in July and August. “The athletes put a lot of hard work and dedication to achieve their goals. They are role models for future athletes and prove anything is possible if effort is instilled,” Astorino said. “I wish you all the best of luck.” The events are sponsored by Westchester County Parks and the Westchester County Swimming Association. Last year, the Lake Isle Swim Team won the event. They captured first place with a whopping 301 points, edging second-place Wykagyl Country Club by 58 points. The diving competition is slated for Monday, July 25 and Tuesday, July 26, beginning at 2 p.m. both days at Lake in Eastchester. Divers
ages 10 to 13 will compete on Monday, while divers 14 to 17 will compete on Tuesday. The rain date is Wednesday, July 27. Playland Pool in Rye will host the swimming competition on Monday, Aug. 1
through Thursday, Aug. 4, beginning at 4 p.m. each day. The rain date is Friday, Aug. 5. Visit wcsa.usswim.net for more information. Find information about Westchester County’s parks at parks.westchestergov.com. (Submitted)
A diver competes at the 90th annual Westchester County Swimming and Diving Championship in 2015. Lake Isle will host the 91st iteration of the event on July 25.
A swimmer competes at Rye Playland in 2015. Photos/Mike Smith
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