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Metro-North Railroad to refurbish Bronxville station

By COREY STOCKTON Staff Writer

WE REMEMBER

Fifteen years later, Eastchester Town Hall displays a plaque bearing the names of residents who perished during the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Two moments of silence were held at 8:46 a.m. and 9:03 a.m., the times when hijacked planes struck the World Trade Center towers on 9/11, on Sunday during the memorial ceremony. For story, see page 6. Photo/Bobby Begun

PepsiCo sculpture garden could reopen by March The Donald M. Kendall Sculpture Gardens on the PepsiCo headquarters in Purchase, which have been closed since December 2012, will be open to the public in as little as eight months, according to PepsiCo officials.

Aurora Gonzalez, a spokeswoman for PepsiCo, told the Review that the Kendall Gardens would be reopened in March 2017, but declined to further discuss the exhibit’s reopening.

The exhibit features the works of Joan Miró, Alberto Giacometti, Henry Moore, Alexander Calder, Jean Dubuffet, George Segal, Arnoldo Palmodoro and Auguste Rodin, among other prominent 20th-century sculptors.

But those sculptures have been kept from public access

“Grande Disco,” a 1974 sculpture created by Italy’s Arnoldo Palmodoro, is among the 45 works of art at the Donald M. Kendall Sculpture Gardens at the PepsiCo headquarters in Purchase which have been closed to the public since December 2012. PepsiCo representatives say they expect the garden to be reopened by March 2017.

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since late 2012, before the soft drink company temporarily closed its headquarters for $240 million in campus renovations, which the company entitled “Project Renew.” The project was completed in June of this year.

Janet Langsam, CEO of ArtsWestchester, a nonprofit organization which works to bring art to the public, said there had been concern among the Westchester arts community over the garden’s closure.

But that concern appears to have been quelled. “It’s a relief,” Langsam said. “This is a stunning, one-of-a-kind collection. It’s a living history of 20thcentury monumental sculptures and it’s a wonderful example of a gift to the public.”

In a statement, she also under-

scored the importance of keeping places with “great artistic significance” open to the public.

PepsiCo moved its headquarters from 500 Park Ave. in Manhattan to 700 Anderson Hill Road in Purchase in 1970.

When Donald M. Kendall, then PepsiCo’s CEO, moved the company to Purchase, he said he hoped the property would become the site of “one of the greatest modern sculpture exhibits in the world,” according to a brief published in The New York Times that year.

The sculpture garden that now bears Kendall’s name consists of 45 modern art sculptures from the 20th century spread across 168 acres on the PepsiCo property.

-Reporting by Corey Stockton

Metro-North Railroad will work through November to improve conditions at the Bronxville train station as part of its continuing station enhancement program, according to MetroNorth officials.

The “Station Enhancement Gangs,” which include paint crews, electricians and metalworkers, will change and improve most of the lighting at the Bronxville station, and will also replace recycling bins, benches and signage.

The work crew will also spend time testing the station’s structures for lead paint. Both station buildings, the head houses at each end of the platform, and the underpass that connects the Kraft Avenue lot to Station Plaza and Palmer Avenue are all expected to be tested for lead paint. “If lead paint is detected, the railroad will conduct a full abatement of each structure before painting can begin,” said Nancy Gamerman, a spokeswoman for Metro-North.

Gamerman added that any lead abatement or repainting would not begin until the spring of 2017.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention adults are usually exposed to lead poisoning from paint when they are in close proximity to wet lead-based paint or paint dust for long periods of time.

Children are more predisposed to lead poisoning from paint as they often demonstrate hand-tomouth behaviors.

The railroad began its station enhancement program in 2010 to

address diminishing conditions and reduce maintenance costs at all of its stations on a cyclical basis. In the last two years, the program has included the upkeep and refurbishing of Brewster, Purdy’s, Morris Heights, University Heights, Spuyten Duyvil, Marble Hill, Hartsdale, Croton Falls, Southeast, Scarsdale, Spring Valley and Goldens Bridge stations.

Metro-North comprises more than 150 stations in New York state, New Jersey and Connecticut. There are 37 stations on the Harlem line, including Tuckahoe, Crestwood and Bronxville.

The train station in Bronxville was last refurbished in 1998, before Metro-North began the station enhancement project.

The village of Bronxville pays about $400,000 per year for a platform maintenance tax to Metropolitan Transit Authority, MTA, the parent company of Metro-North.

Bronxville Mayor Mary Marvin, a Republican, has been critical of Metro-North’s upkeep of the village’s train station since at least last year. In October 2015, she said, “One only has to look at our station to know nothing close to $400,000 annually is dedicated to station maintenance.”

Metro-North officials said the work done on the station would create minimal disruption to commuters and would adhere to their safety concerns, as work is scheduled for off-peak hours, and temporary barriers would be constructed as necessary.

Marvin could not be reached for comment as of press time.

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Rye-ACT coalition awarded 5-year grant

By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer The drug and alcohol prevention organization Rye-Action for Children and Teens Community Coalition, Rye-ACT, has been awarded a five-year, $125,000-ayear federal grant to support work of the coalition and improve the group’s infrastructure, following its application in mid-March.

“People are overwhelmingly thrilled about what we have started,” said Julie Killian, a Rye City councilwoman and cofounder of Rye-ACT. “I think there’s a sense of relief from everyone knowing that the group is here to help.”

The drug and alcohol coalition plans to use the grant money to specifically fund training programs and support operations that provide education and information to parents about drug use and abuse, according to Nancy Pasquale, one of the organization’s co-founders who also sits on the Rye City Board of Education.

Rye-ACT, which started as a conversation in 2011, and officially became a group in 2013, previously operated under the guidance of the Westchester Community Coalition, a countywide organization that oversees and mentors smaller drug and alcohol prevention coalitions.

Rye-ACT was awarded a one-

year federal grant to move from a startup to an independent organization last year. “Now that we know we have more funding for the group, we can move forward and plan ahead,” Killian said.

In May, Rye-ACT revealed the results of a 2014 statewide New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services, OASAS, survey of public school students to collect data around student attitudes and behavior regarding drugs and alcohol. The survey reported that a startling amount of Rye High School students indulge in increasing quantities of alcohol, prescription medication and marijuana.

Six former Rye High School students have died of drug and alcohol-related causes since 2014, and there is concern that drug use is increasing in the area.

The Rye-based organization is comprised of individuals from the Rye City Police Department, City Council, school district, Rye Youth Council, local clergy, and St. Vincent’s Hospital Westchester, located in the town/village of Harrison. It also has representatives from the Westchester County Department of Health, local city businesses, health care-based prevention professionals, parents, members of the media, and advocates from the YMCA. According to Pasquale, the

goal of the group is to help keep the Rye community safe and healthy by reducing underage drinking and drug use, and creating a more knowledgeable environment for parents and young adults. “One way you try to make changes is to try and change attitudes,” Pasquale said.

Although the drug and alcohol prevention coalition is relatively new as an official organization, the group’s co-founders said the community reception has been nothing but positive.

“The strength of the work that is going on in our community is a testament to the commitment of people across [Rye] that want to move forward and help make some inroads in terms of prevention and reducing drug use amongst teens and adolescents,” Pasquale said.

Killian said groups such as Rye-ACT and Responsible Action: Drug and Alcohol Resource, RADAR, a Larchmont and Mamaroneck-based coalition that has existed for more than 20 years, are significant because data shows that they are successful in educating residents about drug use and abuse. After city budget cuts in 2009, the citywide Drugs Abuse Resistance Education, DARE, program and funding for a youth officer in Rye schools was discontinued.

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What’s going on...

Eastchester Public Library

For more information on hours and programs, visit eastchesterlibrary.org.

Eastchester Town Yard Sale On Sunday, Sept. 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Eastchester Public Library, located at 11 Oakridge Place. Looking for a special treasure or a fun way to spend the day? Come shop and snack at Eastchester’s Town Yard Sale. There will be yard and tag sale items, new and used collectibles, beautiful mums for the garden, pumpkins, crafts, baked goods, and more. For more information, email townyardsale@yahoo.com. Proceeds will benefit the Eastchester Beautification Foundation.

What Counts in the College Admissions Process On Monday, Sept. 19 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Online registration is required as space is limited.

This presentation for high school students and their parents will focus on finding the right match; how colleges admit students; what students have done in the past to get in and get the most out of college; and how to stay calm throughout the entire process. This will be followed by a Q&A and opportunity to talk one-on-one with Keith Berman, Options for College founder and president. Get your questions answered and leave with concrete next steps. For more information, contact Elizabeth Portillo at 721-8109 or eportillo@wlsmail.org.

Wine and Cheese Tasting Under the Stars On Friday, Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. This event for adults will cost $35 for Friends’ members. A $50 fee includes an individual membership for firsttime members to the Friends of the Eastchester Public Library valid through December 2017. Call the library at 793-5055 for tickets and more information. Visit the library website to download the registration form.

Bronxville Public Library

Bring in your gently used adult, children and teen books and exchange them for books other people have brought in. Limit is 30 books per family.

Book drop-off dates are Sept. 18 to Sept. 20. The swap dates are Sept. 22 to Sept. 24. Remaining books not traded will be available for purchase on Sunday, Sept. 25. Book sale proceeds benefit the Friends of the Bronxville Library. The Book Swap is held on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, call 337-7680.

rian Medical Group/Westchester and NYP/Lawrence will provide information about weight loss surgery during a seminar on Tuesday, Sept. 20 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the NYP/Lawrence lobby Conference Room. The seminar will include information about surgical options, risks of surgery and expected weight loss. This seminar is free and open to the public and registration is required. For more information or to register for the seminar, call 787-4000.

Adult Coloring Group

Dinner with the Doctor

Adults are welcome to join the library’s coloring group on Mondays from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Those under stress will benefit from listening to tranquil music while coloring. All coloring sheets and supplies will be provided, and light refreshments will be served. This activity is free and open to the public, and registration is not required.

On Tuesday, Sept. 20 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Lake Isle Country Club, 660 White Plains Road, Eastchester. Dr. Mitchell C. Benson, of ColumbiaDoctors/NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group/ Westchester, will talk about the latest advances in the prevention, detection and treatment of prostate cancer. For more information or to register, call 787-5000.

Tuckahoe Public Library For more information on library hours and programs, visit tuckahoe.com/library.

Kids’ Yoga On Monday, Sept. 19 at 11:30 a.m. For ages 2 to 6. Yoga comes to life in this fun and creative class designed to stimulate a young child’s growing curiosity. Playful yoga poses, animated breathing exercises and imaginative relaxation techniques teach participants about their budding bodies.

Sprinkled with music, picture books, and other age-appropriate props, the child’s inner yogini will be sparked while enhancing language development, motor coordination and play skills. This class is designed as a yoga experience, and promotes body awareness and bonding time for the caregiver and yogini. Join Peggy Belles, a certified yoga instructor, for a unique class. Registration is required by calling 961-2121.

LEGOs in the Library On Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 4 p.m. For ages 4 to 10. Registration is required by calling 961-2121.

Sending Your Child to College On Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. Presented by Andrew White. White’s financial planning practice is targeted to professionals, busy families, small businesses and retirees who are focused on taking action to reach their financial goals. Registration is required by calling 961-2121.

NewYork-Presbyterian/Lawrence Hospital The NewYork-Presbyterian/Lawrence Hospital is located at 55 Palmer Road in Bronxville. For more information, visit nyp.org.

Joint Replacement and Surgery Patient Education classes For more information on library hours and programs, visit bronxvillelibrary.org.

Annual Book Swap From Sunday, Sept. 18 through Saturday, Sept.

24. Are you tired of the books you have, but don’t want to spend money buying more? Trade in your used books at the library’s annual book swap.

Every Wednesday from 9:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. in the NYP/Lawrence lobby Conference Room.

This free class will teach patients scheduled for joint replacement surgery what to expect before and after an operation. To register, call 787-2119.

Weight Loss Surgery Seminar Clinicians from the ColumbiaDoctors, the faculty practice of Columbia University Medical Center, in collaboration with NewYork-Presbyte-

AIM for Melanoma Symposium On Saturday, Sept. 24 from 9 a.m. to noon at Murphy Auditorium, Iona College, 715 North Ave., New Rochelle. Registration begins at 8:15 a.m. on the day of the symposium. This is a free symposium with NewYork-Presbyterian/Lawrence Hospital and ColumbiaDoctors cancer specialists to learn about trends in skin cancer treatment and prevention. Free parking available in campus lots A and B. For more information or to register, call 787-5000.

Mother/Baby Fair On Saturday, Sept. 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the NYP/Lawrence main lobby. All new and expectant parents and their caregivers are invited to NewYork-Presbyterian/Lawrence Hospital for important, life-saving education for you and your baby. Tours of the Maternity Department will also be offered.

Bronxville Women’s Club Mardi Gras Jazz and Gospel Fest The Eastchester Community Action Partnership will host the Mardi Gras Jazz and Gospel Fest on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 5 p.m.to 8 p.m. at the Bronxville Women’s Club. For more information about the event, call 337-3252 or visit bronxvillewomensclub.org.

Village Lutheran Church New member open house If you are a prospective church member, a Chapel School family, or if you would like to know more about the teachings of the Lutheran faith, come to the open house at VLC on Sunday, Sept.

18 at noon, following the 10:45 a.m. service. Pastor Hartwell will present information on topics such as: Beauty of the Bible; Dangers of the Bible; Jesus: The Center of Faith; Freedom of the Gospel; Baptism; Importance of Worship; Power of Christian Education; Church History; and the Duty to Love. A pizza lunch and tour of the church will be provided. Please fill out the sign-up sheet or RSVP to Pastor Hartwell at 337-0207 ext. 1022 or Rhartwell@thechapelschool.org Village Lutheran Church is located at 172 White Plains Road, Bronxville. For more information, call 337-0207

or visit vlc-ny.org.

Tuckahoe Recreation 40th annual Tuckahoe Challenge Road Race The village of Tuckahoe and Wells Fargo Bank present the 40th annual Tuckahoe Challenge Road Race on Sunday, Sept. 18. This is a 1-mile and 5K race. Race day registration begins at 7:30 a.m. at Tuckahoe Community Center, located at 71 Columbus Ave. The first race (1 mile) begins at 9 a.m.

There will be trophies, T-shirts and raffle prizes for all. The Stephen Quigley Trophy will be given to the first-place adult/child (age 12 and under) team in the 1-mile race.

All proceeds from this event will be given to The Friends of the Tuckahoe Library and Tuckahoe Beautification.

There is a discount if you register in advance: $25 for both races; $20 for the 1-mile or 5K race; ages 14 and under and over 60 for one race is $10.

Prices increase by $5 on the day of the race at registration. Race forms may be found at Tuckahoe Village Hall, Tuckahoe Community Center or at Tuckahoe.com. For more information, call 231-0229.

Eastchester Recreation Eastchester 5K Race On Sunday, Sept. 25, the third annual Eastchester 5K race will take place rain or shine, starting at Eastchester Town Hall. Runners and walkers of all levels are welcome. For more information and to register, visit eastchester5K.org. Preregister and receive a free race T-shirt. The fee for participants is $35; those under age 12 pay $10 to enter. All funds raised will go to the Eastchester Community Action Program and Eastchester Music Boosters.

Bronxville events Bronxville Farmers Market On Saturdays through Nov. 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Located at Stone Place at Paxton Avenue, rain or shine. Browse offerings from more than 30 vendors. Visit bronxvillefarmersmarket.com for more information.

Bronxville Fall Sidewalk Sale The Bronxville Fall Sidewalk Sale returns to the village for two days of great shopping and more on Friday, Sept. 23 and Saturday, Sept.

24. Expect bargains galore villagewide. Hours vary by business, but most will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Bronxville Chamber of Commerce is very grateful to event sponsors Joseph F. Manzi, DDS, and Nicole T. Namy of State Farm.

Note that there will be free parking available on Sept. 24 in the Kraft Avenue and Garden Avenue lots from noon onward, courtesy of the village of Bronxville. Plus, the Avalon lot will be free all day on Sept. 24. For more information, visit bronxvillechamber.com.

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County health dept. offers rabies prevention tips Westchester County Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler recommends residents take a few simple precautions now to protect themselves, their families and their pets from rabies this summer.

“Whether your children are at home in their own backyard or roaming through the woods at camp this summer, make sure they know to stay away from wild and stray animals—no matter how cute and cuddly—to avoid possible exposure to rabies and the need for lifesaving treatment,” Amler said. “It’s also a good idea to be sure your pets’ rabies vaccines are up to date because their risk for exposure to other animals increases during warmer weather, too.”

Of the 150 animals that were submitted for rabies testing this year through the end of May, seven were confirmed rabid, including three raccoons, a bat, a fox, a skunk and a cat. In 2015, 41 were confirmed rabid, including 16 raccoons, nine bats, nine skunks, six cats and a fox.

To avoid rabies exposure, it’s also important to keep crea-

tures like bats out of your home.

In most cases, treatment can be avoided if the bat is caught and tested for rabies. But if the bat is rabid, a series of lifesaving vaccines must begin soon.

Whenever a bat is found in a room with young child, a pet, a sleeping or mentally impaired person, contact with the bat must be suspected, so call the Westchester County Department of Health at 813-5000.

“Check to see whether your soffits and attic vents are tightly screened,” Amler said. “If a bat gets inside, capture and contain it safely and call the health department immediately. That way, if you, a pet or a family member was exposed, the bat can be tested for rabies, which can help you and your family avoid a series of rabies shots.”

Watch a video to learn how to safely capture a bat in your home at health.westchestergov. com/rabies.

What can you do to keep animals away from and out of your home?

• Always make sure doors and windows are secure and that any

small openings that will allow an animal entrance into your home are closed off. This includes screening, chimneys, attic vents and air conditioners.

• If a bat finds its way into your house, confine or capture it (without further exposing yourself) for possible rabies testing.

Never release a bat due to the possibility of pet or human exposure. Instead, call the health department at 813-5000 to arrange for testing.

• Cover garbage cans securely to avoid attracting animals.

• Don’t leave food for people or pets outside and unattended.

Don’t scatter birdseed or crumbs on the ground.

How can you tell if an animal is rabid?

• Unusual behavior may be the first sign of rabies in an animal.

• A rabid animal may become either abnormally aggressive or unusually tame.

• Staggering and frothing at the mouth are sometimes noted.

What should you do if bitten or scratched by a wild or stray animal?

• Wash the bite or scratch with

The Westchester County Department of Health advises residents to call their veterinarian and local animal control officer to report any suspected exposure to rabies. Photo courtesy dogster.com

warm, soapy water.

• Call your doctor or hospital to find out if additional treatment is needed.

• Report the incident to the health department, 24 hours a day, at 813-5000. If calling after business hours, follow the recorded instructions for reporting public health emergencies.

What should you do if your pet fights with another animal?

• Wear gloves when handling your pet during and after an encounter with another animal.

• Call your veterinarian and the animal control officer in your community to report the incident.

• If your pet is exposed to a

suspect rabid animal, try to keep the animal in sight until the police or a wildlife trapper arrive.

• If your pet bites or scratches someone, confine your animal.

Call the health department immediately at 813-5000 and contact the veterinarian for your pet’s rabies vaccine records.

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15 years later, 9/11 memories live on

By COREY STOCKTON Staff Writer Fifteen years after the Sept.

11, 2001 attacks, many still remember that morning’s clear blue skies. Millennials still discuss if or when they were removed from school, or if their teachers acknowledged the attacks with their students. Older generations discuss whom they called, whom they feared for.

They compare 9/11 to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, the attack on Pearl Harbor; they compare it to some of the horrific events in American history.

During a remembrance ceremony in the town of Eastchester, dedicated to the nine residents who were victims of the terrorist attacks, state Sen. George Latimer said, “9/11 is not about his-

In the Eastchester Town Hall parking lot, Emilio Velez of The Blue Knights Motorcycle Club, left, and Antonio Delgado of Tru Aces Motorcycle Club get set to begin their ride to The Freedom Tower in New York City. Photos/Bobby Begun

tory for us; it’s a current event.

Even though it was 15 years ago, it’s a current event.”

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The second portion of the town’s 9/11 memorial service took place beside a clock outside Eastchester Town Hall, donated by the town’s Rotary Club two years after the Sept. 11 attacks. The service concluded as the clock struck 9:03 a.m., the time that the second plane hit the World Trade Center 15 years ago.

Latimer compared 9/11 to the Battle of Fort McHenry in 1812, upon which the national anthem is based. He said the 200-yearold battle was hard to contextualize because it was fought so long ago. However, “[9/11] was something that happened that was horrific, but it happened to people we know,” Latimer said.

“We remember their faces.”

Town Supervisor Anthony Colavita kept those memories at the forefront of his remarks, listing the names of the town’s 9/11 casualties. A plaque in the center of the Town Hall lobby also displayed their names: Ronald Bucca, Michael McHugh, Edward Ryan, Mary Caulfield, Dennis Moroney, Thomas Shubert, Thomas Fitzpatrick, Diana O’Connor and Jeffrey Walz.

Nine candles on the mantle above were lit to symbolize their memory.

Colavita also paid respect to the firefighters, police and emergency personnel who risked and sacrificed their lives on 9/11.

“They chose courage over cowardice, unity over divisiveness, freedom over oppression, vigilance over disinterest and chose hope over despair,” he said.

The ceremony was punctuated by two moments of silence: one at 8:46 a.m.—the time American Airlines Flight 11 struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center—and the other to con-

A plaque in Eastchester Town Hall commemorates the names of the nine Eastchester residents who died during the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. Nine candles on the mantle above are dedicated to their memories.

Eastchester Town Supervisor Anthony Colavita honors the Eastchester residents and the other heroes who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001.

clude the ceremony at 9:03 a.m., the time United Airlines Flight 175 struck the South Tower.

Motorcycle engines were audible in the background during both silences, as an annual run to the Freedom Tower in New York City was commencing in the Town Hall’s parking lot.

The ceremony concluded beside the clock outside of Town Hall, which reads “9-11-01” on its face and was donated by the Eastchester Rotary Club on the second anniversary of the tragedy.

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From left, fire Commissioner Anthony Lore, former Westchester County Legislator Vito Pinto, both Vietnam War veterans, and fire Chief Michael Grogan stand in solidarity during a moment of silence.

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Where are fairy tale characters now?

The Chapel School Explorer Program campers participate in the theatre production of “Totally Live with Sally,” a reality TV show looking at where fairy tale characters are 20 years later. Contributed photo

Do you ever wonder what happened to the fairy tale characters after the story was over?

Did Cinderella ever talk to her stepsisters again? In the play “The Ever After,” The Chapel School Explorer Program campers were transported to a reality TV show where fairy tale relationships are reconciled 20 years after the story has ended. In this wacky comedy, the prince turned back into a frog and Jiminy Cricket

is now a best-selling self-help author.

During the week, campers explored the basics of theatre and presented a play. “All who participated did a great job,” said one staffer. Campers at The Chapel School worked to create the set, rehearse, and perform an entirely unique mini-show.

This exciting weeklong experience culminated in a performance, showcasing the work accomplished by each student.

The campers participated in acting exercises and games, and learned basic stage choreography.

The Chapel School is located at 172 White Plains Road in Bronxville. For more information about the school, call 3373202 ext. 1030 or visit thechapelschool.org. The Chapel School was voted Westchester Magazine’s Best Private School in 2016 and Best Preschool in 2014 and 2106. (Submitted)

Come join the Eastchester Blue Devils

From left, brothers Tiny Mite Zach Cooperman, Mitey Mite Brody Cooperman Jr., Pee Wee Josh Cooperman, Mitey Mite Dylan Cooperman and Tiny Mite Jake Cooperman, five of the Eastchester Blue Devils’ newest recruits this season. Contributed photo

Football is alive and well in the town of Eastchester. This is especially true with the Pop Warner program that is serving the community, the Eastchester Blue Devils. In 2016, the Blue Devils will be entering their 50th consecutive playing season, having taken the field for the first time in the fall of 1967. There is not a better youth program around.

Just recently, the Blue Devils accomplished another first for the program when the Cooperman boys signed up; all five boys will

be playing this coming season.

While there have been families of five children that have come through the program before, never have the Blue Devils fielded five boys from one family in the same season.

“As a former Blue Devil, I can attest to that the program is family-based and I think it is terrific that five children from the same household will be wearing the blue and gold. Go Devils!” said Town Supervisor Anthony Colavita.

Registrations are still being accepted for both football and cheer candidates. The process is simple; just visit the Blue Devil website at eastchesterbluedevils.com and register. Don’t pass up the opportunity to be a part of a special program. Register now and join the 50th anniversary season.

For more information, contact football commissioner Bill Cade at 772-2912 or bcade@stewartefi.com. For cheer, contact Kim Caporaso at 943-8253 or caporaso98@gmail.com. (Submitted)

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Dealing with the Zoning Board of Appeals BRONXVILLE TODAY Mayor Mary Marvin

In thinking of the role of local government, it occurred to me that a resident’s first interaction with village staff is often via the Building Department and then, if needed, the Zoning Board of Appeals.

To the uninitiated, the procedures can be daunting, confusing and perhaps frustrating. To that end, I thought an explanation of the village processes, beginning with functions of the zoning board, was warranted.

Zoning laws are not designed to be road blocks to improvement; rather, they serve as a community guide or template for any future development.

First enacted by New York City in 1916, zoning codes offer a level of certainty and reliability as a potential property buyer knows what he can build, and, as important, what can’t be built next to him. These codified standards keep property values up and neighborhoods consistent in use and design. One only has to go to brand-new communities that spring up before zoning codes are enacted to see beautiful homes next to 7-Elevens.

A zoning board is appointed by a local governing body, but after the power of appointment is exercised, a mayor and the local trustees must have no involvement or influence.

Members are chosen for fiveyear terms and cannot be removed without cause and a public hearing. This is a further safeguard so elected officials cannot remove members because they may simply disagree with their votes.

A board must consist of three or five members on staggered terms, and any number of alternates can be appointed to account for possible conflicts of interest and/or busy travel schedules by permanent members. (In Bronxville, we have five per-

manent members and two alternates.)

A zoning board is appellate in nature. A property owner must apply for a building permit and have it denied by the Building Department as inconsistent with the applicable zoning code before appearing in front of the board.

Quasi-judicial, a zoning board can look to prior decisions and local precedents as factors in decision-making.

The board has the power to grant “variances”—permission to use property in a way not currently allowed by the local code. Any variance “runs with the land,” not with the property owner.

The most common variance requested is an “area” variance— seeking authority to use one’s property in a manner not allowed by the dimensional or physical requirements of the applicable section of the local code.

Decisions are based on a set of criteria which, in essence, balance the proposed benefit to the homeowner versus possible detriment to the neighborhood.

To be fully transparent in accomplishing this balancing act, the petitioner must mail neighbors notice of the requested variance 10 days prior to the hearing.

The village has no leeway or discretion on the notice requirement.

The proposed application is also noticed in the local newspapers and on the village website. Those in favor or opposed to a particular variance can attend the meeting and address the board or send a letter to be transmitted to zoning board members only.

The board must evaluate any application using the following questions as their guide posts: • Can the proposed benefit be achieved another way? i.e., could the proposed additional bedroom be added to a different location in the house, thereby not infringing on property setback rules?

• Is the change substantial, i.e., too great a deviation from what is allowed in the code? Courts

have held that an addition of 15 percent or more of currently allowable floor area can be deemed “substantial” on its face.

• Are there environmental or physical impacts on the adjacent neighborhood? i.e., drainage issues, the loss of permeable surface, traffic or congestion. (The board is authorized to require studies in these areas to alleviate their concerns.)

• Was the hardship self-created? i.e., did the homeowner buy a small house with the thought of a big encroaching addition in the future?

If approved, by law, the board must grant only the minimum variance that is absolutely necessary to afford the relief requested.

As a component of any approval, the Zoning Board of Appeals can impose reasonable conditions and restrictions that are directly related to the proposed use of the property to mitigate the impact of the change. Examples include a landscape plan, fencing or a drainage system.

Much more sparingly requested is relief in the form of a “use” variance.

A use variance would permit a use of property which is current prohibited by zoning regulations; i.e., using a home as a funeral home in a residentially zoned district.

Standards for granting such variances are extremely high and the power is used infrequently as the proposed change could alter the essential character of an entire locality.

Procedurally, a zoning board is very circumscribed in order not only to project a board against legal challenges, but more importantly, ensure evenhandedness and equal due process for every applicant that seeks their judgment.

The villagers who give their time to the zoning board make a major volunteer commitment for the betterment of Bronxville.

I thank them for lending their time, considerable skills and enormous good judgment.

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Bronxville pays tribute to 9/11 victims, heroes

Opinion-Editorial

Homelessness and hunger in Westchester

By CLIFFORD JACKSON and JEFFREY MEYER

The Bronxville High School Chorus perform “900 Miles” to conclude the memorial tribute.

Members of the Bronxville High School senior class, administrators and faculty members paid their respects to the victims and heroes who lost their lives on 9/11 during a memorial tribute on Sept. 12. The ceremony, run and organized by students, featured student reflections, a poetry reading and performances by the high school chorus as the school commemorated the 15th anniversary of the terrorist attacks.

President of the Student Faculty Legislature Aidan Flannery,

a senior and co-organizer of the ceremony, said he and fellow Class of 2017 classmates wanted to honor the thousands of people who lost their lives during the attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and Flight 93, and the hundreds of first responders who died as a result of their rescue efforts.

“It is important that we memorialize the events that happened 15 years ago,” Flannery said. “We cannot forget. This tradition of remembering these tragedies needs to continue as a

Members of the Bronxville High School senior class paid their respects to the victims and heroes who perished on 9/11 during a memorial tribute on Sept. 12. Photos courtesy Bronxville school district

way to show respect for the victims.”

For the last two years, social studies teachers Chris Doyle and Steve Klurfeld have taken their U.S. History students on a trip to the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum, where students heard the voices of those who were trapped in the buildings, saw artifacts recovered from the rubble that day, including a pair of shoes and the crushed remains of a firetruck, and learned the timeline of events.

“Not only was I able to learn about the events of that tragic day, I was also able to connect on a deeper emotional level, which allowed me to have a better understanding of how that day changed the history of our country,” said senior Lilly Harbin. Hearing the story of a young passenger on Flight 93 who attacked the terrorists in the cockpit once he realized his plane had been hijacked affected Harbin.

“It takes a real hero to accept his fate and decide to save the lives of others by risking his own,” she added.

The memorial ceremony also included reflections from Senior Class President Tommy Maldonado, a poetry reading by senior Grace Stephens and a message from Doyle, who remembered two close friends he lost in the attacks.

“The pain of 9/11 will never fade, and neither will the respect, honor and love for those who survived and those who lost their lives,” Harbin said.

The tribute concluded with the chorus performing “900 Miles,” led by choral director Pamela Simpson. (Submitted)

We have been writing about homelessness and/or volunteering on their behalf for many years. Food Bank for Westchester, FBW, using their Mobile Pantry, a 36-foot commercially equipped truck, travels throughout Westchester County delivering food to impoverished areas.

Our culture demonizes those in need of food assistance and shelter. This stereotype is the exact opposite of their reality. This demonization by many exudes the hypocrisy of this nation and those who have this depraved attitude, especially when this society purports to have so-called “Christian values.”

Most of the clients we serve usually fit into the following categories: the elderly, the disabled or the working poor. We even encounter many college students.

The working poor are often

working for about $10 to $12 an hour, not enough to get ahead.

The common denominator is that usually 50 to 75 percent of their monthly income is allocated to rent. Also, more than 25 percent of all homeless people work, but because of this system, they do not have a sustainable wage that will allow them to have a place to live.

The elderly and disabled have a similar story. Rent and medicine consume what income they have. Many seniors have said what they receive from a food pantry used to be a bonus; now, it's a necessity.

The first question asked when the food truck arrives is "Do you have meat today?” because most cannot afford meat.

Fortunately, Food Bank almost always has meat. The Mobile Pantry usually operates more than 20 times a week distributing food to thousands of Westchester County residents.

FBW estimates that 20 percent

of Westchester County residents are food-insecure. This is engendered by a rapacious “cutthroat market-driven culture,” and the “fallout” is this level of hunger and homelessness.

People should not go bankrupt due to an illness. People should not desist from seeing a doctor because they can’t afford one. We are the only industrialized Western nation without universal health care. That's a moral obscenity. Social Security must be strengthened and enhanced for our seniors to be able to retire with dignity.

There are many volunteers in Westchester County who work for food pantries and homeless shelters and serve their neighbors every day, and this is an example we should follow.

Clifford Jackson is a resident of Larchmont, and Jeffrey Meyer is a resident Tuckahoe. The views expressed are their own.

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Hundreds grieve 9/11 loses at Rising memorial

Jasmine Bailey, a New Rochelle resident and Westchester Community College student, sings the national anthem.

By ANDREW DAPOLITE Contributor Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino leads a family member of a 9/11 victim back to her seat after laying a wreath.

Photos/Andrew Dapolite

Local dignitaries in attendance included Harrison Mayor Ron Belmont, center, and Tuckahoe Mayor Steve Ecklond, left.

A New York City firefighter observes the ceremony from the audience.

Moments before the sun set below the tree line on Sunday, Sept. 11, a golden light was cast upon the eastern corner of the Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla, where the county’s official 9/11 memorial was erected a decade ago.

Comprised of 109 silver beams pointed to the heavens— one of which is an actual beam pulled from the rubble of the World Trade Center—The Rising memorial pays tribute to the Hundreds gather in front of The Rising memorial at the Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla on Sunday to honor the lives lost in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The memorial was erected in 2006.

123 Westchester County lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001 and serves as the gathering place for the in what seems like an increasAstorino offered his own county’s annual remembrance ingly divisive world. views on how victims of the at“Every personal story [from tacks should be honored in the ceremony.

This year, hundreds of West- 9/11] breaks our hearts, brings ways we live our day-to-day chester residents were in atten- tears, recalls memories all of us lives. dance honoring the local victims would like to forget, but are con“Today gives us a chance to of the worst terrorist attack in demned to remember,” Kaplow- reflect,” the county executive itz said. “Our Rising ceremony said. “9/11 is not just a memoour nation’s history.

Following the presentation of recognizes the collective nature rial for the dead. Equally, it’s an colors by the Westchester Coun- of all 123 Westchester victims.” opportunity for the living. It’s Kaplowitz noted that the a chance for us to hit the pause ty Department of Public Safety and The Pipes and Drums of the name of the memorial bears button on the overstuffed, overPolice Emerald Society of West- symbolic significance. stimulated and over-the-top ac“We can rise above our sur- tivities that consume our daily chester, U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey led the crowd in the Pledge of face differences and remember lives, and quietly ask ourselves that far more connects us than what are the really important Allegiance.

Family members of 9/11 vic- divides us,” he said. “This Ris- things for us to accomplish durtims joined Westchester County ing allows for private grieving ing our short time on this earth.”

Executive Rob Astorino in lay- while recommitting us publicly Family members of the vicing the wreath, as Jasmine Bai- to stand together to fight hatred tims joined elected officials A member of the Civil Air Patrol ley, a New Rochelle resident, in all its forms.” in reading the names that are United States Air Force Auxiliary According to Kaplowitz, the sang the national anthem. stands at attention. etched onto the memorial.

The first set of remarks was victims’ families deal with the As the Scarsdale High School delivered by Westchester Coun- constant realization that their Choir and Orchestra provided only light remaining was apty Board of Legislators Chair- loved ones were “slaughtered the final musical accompani- propriately cast upon The Risman Michael Kaplowitz, who in the pursuit of a horribly mis- ment for the somber event, and ing memorial in a moment of stressed the importance of unity guided ideology.” darkness fell over the plaza, the silence.

11 • THE EASTCHESTER REVIEW • September 16, 2016

Business Briefs JCCH announces new education director The Jewish Community Center of Harrison, JCCH, recently welcomed Ronit Razinovsky as its director of Education and Family Engagement at the synagogue’s Kehilah School.

Born and raised in Israel, Razinovsky’s first Ronit Razinovsky experience as an educator was during her Israel Defense Force service, serving as a “Morah-Chayelet” for young and underprivileged soldiers. That experience inspired her to continue her studies at the Hakibbutzim College, where she graduated as an elementary school teacher.

Razinovsky moved to Westchester County and started her career as a Jewish educator at Solomon Schechter of Westchester and she was the education director at the Shaarei Tikvah Religious School in Scarsdale for the last 20 years.

Razinovsky is a vibrant, creative and passionate Jewish educator with a strong belief in lifelong learning. She received a master’s in Jewish Education from the William Davidson School at the Jewish Theological Seminary, and recently joined the Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education for an Executive Ed.D. in Jewish Educational Leadership and Innovation. She participated in the Leadership Institute, a mutual program from JTS and Hebrew Union College. She also has trained for two years with the Jewish New Teacher Project, mentoring teachers to increase teacher effectiveness and retention and student achievement. Her goal is to bring the language of teaching standards, collaboration and professional development into her school culture. Last summer, Razinovsky was accepted to Harvard Graduate School of Education where she studied an intensive course on “Improving Schools: The Art of Leadership.”

Over the years, Razinovsky has developed warm relationships with students and parents. “I am looking forward to getting to know the JCCH and Harrison communities and working closely with my teachers and the rest of the synagogue staff to create an exciting learning environment for our students and their families,” she said.

For more information about the JCCH Kehillah School, contact Razinovsky at 835-2850 ext. 125 or at ronitr@jcch.org, or visit jcch.org. The Jewish Community Center of Harrison is located at 130 Union Ave. in Harrison.

Pharmacy added to serve Purchase Professional Park Simone Development Companies and Fareri Associates have announced that ABC Drugs, a New York City-based pharmacy, has leased space for a new medicine only pharmacy at 3010 Westchester Ave. in the Purchase Professional Park in Purchase. The new outlet is designed to serve the needs of the office park’s growing medical tenant base and other doctors’ offices along the Interstate 287 corridor, where health care tenants have dominated commercial leasing activity over the past several years.

Glenn Walsh of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank is the exclusive leasing agent for Purchase Profes-

sional Park, and the tenant’s broker was Alfredo Pujols of WAP Realty Group Inc. The new pharmacy will be ABC Drugs’ fourth location and its first in Westchester County.

“Ownership specifically searched for a tenant to meet the needs of our medical tenants and their patients. We are extremely pleased to welcome ABC Drugs to Purchase Professional Park as yet another amenity for our health care and corporate tenants, as well as the surrounding community,” said Patricia Simone, president of Simone Management Group. “Unlike national drug store chains, ABC Drugs will focus exclusively on the dispensing of prescription drugs and other medicines in this 805-square-foot location. ABC Drugs is a full-service pharmacy with a strong commitment to delivering outstanding customer care.

They are dedicated to efficiency and affordability by which they carry out prescription services, pharmacist consultations and medication therapy management solutions.”

ABC Drugs differs from chain drug stores through its attention to the patient’s needs as an individual and not just a customer. This special one-to-one relationship with the pharmacist is an important factor in treating the individual as part of the ABC Drugs family. For patients taking more than few meds a day, ABC Drugs offers prepacked, properly labeled weekly blister packs which offer them ease of medication adherence, a free service that conventional pharmacies do not offer. Its relationship with patients is long-term. Its staff assesses patient profiles on each visit and is always there to offer them answers for any health care-related questions. At ABC Drugs, patients have personal access to pharmacists and professional staff in a holistic health approach to their well-being.

“ABC Drugs is proud to be opening this new location and working with the high-quality doctors and other medical professionals at Purchase Professional Park and in the surrounding area,” said ABC Drugs President Rajan Kohli. “Our dedication to professionalism and customer service has made ABC Drugs a new, independent name in New York and we will soon be expanding to Connecticut.”

Located in the heart of the Interstate 287 office corridor at 3000-3040 Westchester Ave., Purchase Professional Park features 220,000 square feet of state-of-the-art medical and professional office space. The four-building office park recently completed a major renovation and modernization of existing buildings and common areas, and was named BOMA Westchester’s Comeback Building of the Year. It has become the foremost location for medical practices in Westchester County.

Other amenities at Purchase Professional Park include: an on-site café; a fitness center; 24/7 building access with state-of-the-art camera security; landscaped courtyard with seating areas; on-site owner management; and abundant complimentary parking. The complex offers a highly visible and convenient location at Exit 10 off of Interstate 287, with access to major highways including Interstate 95, Interstate 684 and the Hutchinson River/Merritt parkways, and is just minutes away from the Westchester County Airport and Metro-North train stations in Rye, Harrison and White Plains, providing access to the growing suburban patient base in Westchester, Fairfield and Putnam counties.

Simone Development Companies is a full-

service real estate investment company specializing in the acquisition and development of office, retail, health care, industrial and residential properties in the New York tri-state area. Headquartered in the Bronx, the privately held company owns and manages more than 5 million square feet of property in the Bronx, Westchester County, Queens, Long Island and Connecticut.

Fareri Associates LP, Greenwich’s most active developer, is a family-owned and operated real estate investment and construction company focusing on development and re-development of office, retail, mixed-use and residential properties primarily in Fairfield County, Connecticut, and Westchester County.

ArtsWestchester welcomes new members ArtsWestchester, the state’s largest private, nonprofit organization working to ensure the availability and accessibility of the arts for all county residents, has announced the appointment of Robert W. Roth as its new board president, MiRobert Roth chael Minihan as its new board executive vice president, and four new board members.

Roth succeeds Froma Benerofe, who has completed two years as board president after leading ArtsWestchester through its milestone 50th anniversary year, contributing significantly to its vision for the future as the organization embarks on a capital campaign. Despite a busy schedule as a clinical social worker, Benerofe played a major role in ArtsWestchester business, particularly as the chair of the Grants Committee, which she guided through several important issues and changes.

Roth, a retired principal from the firm JMC Consulting, recently assumed the role of board president of ArtsWestchester at its annual meeting this summer.

Roth is a licensed professional engineer who has been recognized by the International Council of Shopping Centers for his expertise. He has more than 40 years of site planning and engineering experience with a vast array of clients including national retailers, developers, builders, institutions and municipalities. Roth is an expert in site design, civil engineering, traffic and parking, storm water management, and a host of other environmental issues. In addition to serving as an expert witness, he has presented numerous projects for approval to agencies and community groups. He has been an active and dedicated board member at ArtsWestchester since 2006, sharing his professional skills on the Building Committee, as well as the Development and Executive committees. Roth brings a passion for the arts and his belief in the mission of ArtsWestchester to his new role as president.

“I am certainly honored to follow Froma Benerofe as ArtsWestchester board president,” Roth said. “ArtsWestchester has worked for more than 50 years to build arts audiences and to strengthen Westchester County’s cultural sector, insuring the arts stay accessible to every segment of society, including our schools. The arts inspire our children, nourish our souls and enhance our communities.

I look forward to the opportunity to continue the important work of this dynamic organization.”

Stepping into the role of executive vice president is Minihan, an international tax advisor and founder of WTP Advisors who served as treaMichael Minihan surer and member of the Finance Committee for the past two years. With experience that includes public accounting and private industry, he served some of the world’s largest companies at PricewaterhouseCoopers in New York, where he assisted with complex quantitative international tax matters. Since joining the board in 2013, he has served on the Audit, Finance and Investment committees of ArtsWestchester.

The new 2016-17 members of ArtsWestchester’s board of trustees are: • Nick Moore, creative director at Roar Groupe, a marketing and branding organization, whose work includes campaigns for Fortune 500 companies, as well as previous pro-bono work for ArtsWestchester. Moore was part of the team that created and developed the “gray crayon box” campaign for ArtsWestchester using the tagline: “Imagine Westchester Without the Arts.”

• Nataly Ritter, an arts patron and world traveler, who formerly held positions at Young & Rubicam, BBD&O and McCann Ericson, and was a writer on the MGM film “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.” She has been active with the Museum of Modern Art, and is a former board member and docent at the Neuberger Museum of Art. • George Troyano, president and publisher of The Journal News, is a sales and marketing executive who is leading the news organization into the digital age. His strategic vision has been transformational for The Journal News as a digital first media operation.

• Francis Corcoran, a representative of the Westchester Board of Legislators, is a Republican Conservative representing District 2, which covers Bedford, Mount Kisco, Pound Ridge, Lewisboro, North Salem and part of Somers. He is a first-time legislator having had an impressive career in the financial sector.

For more than 50 years, ArtsWestchester has been the community’s connection to the arts.

Founded in 1965, it is the largest, private, nonprofit arts council in New York state. Its mission is to provide leadership, vision, and support, to ensure the availability, accessibility and diversity of the arts. ArtsWestchester provides programs and services that enrich the lives of everyone in Westchester County. It helps fund concerts, exhibitions and plays through grants; brings artists into schools and community centers; advocates for the arts; and builds audiences through diverse marketing initiatives. For more information about ArtsWestchester, visit artswestchester.org.

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The good, the bad and LaGuardia Airport

Local entrepreneur to launch ‘insider’ directory

that sane. Cheerfully, I entered Terminal C to look for gate C37 and saw the sign: Gates C1-14.

Hmm. “I just walked all the way to the end,” a lady told me as we meandered around before discovering a little desk where a harried employee was explaining that Terminal C is now in two different buildings at once. Physics be damned.

To get to Parallel Universe C requires a shuttle bus, something that must throw off any traveler who allotted themselves just a few minutes to walk to their gate.

And to get to the shuttle bus requires schlepping down a bunch of sad, service entrance steps with your luggage or, in the case of one family I was watching, your luggage, two babies and a double stroller. No elevator, no offer of help. Welcome, American Airlines passengers!

The shuttle bus winds its way past the New York of 1977: Piles of traffic barriers looming next to loading docks protected by the dingy plastic strips you see at the car wash.

“I’ve never seen an airport so messy,” Sravya Bandi, an I.T. analyst down from Montreal, told me.

But then you get off the bus, drag your luggage (and kids and double stroller) up three flights of stairs, and suddenly: Oz! This terminal is gleaming! It’s more than respectable, and it elegantly refutes the famous Joe Biden quote, “If I blindfolded you and took you to LaGuardia Airport, you [would] think, ‘I must be in some third world country.’”

Why, none of the seats here are ripped. No weird brown stains are spreading across the ceiling. And there’s nary an Aunt

only three or four showed up and I ended up traveling to Connecticut to get what I needed.”

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Kucevik’s service will essentially make sure those living in the 914 won’t have to go through what she did. “They’ll be able to stay up-to-date with sales and specials. I’m essential-

RHYMES WITH CRAZY Lenore Skenazy

A recent New York Times’ description of LaGuardia Airport bore a certain resemblance to the End Times. As Patrick McGeehan reported on one particularly terrible day last month: “[S]ome harried travelers abandoned cars and navigated the clogged Grand Central Parkway—the main highway serving LaGuardia—on foot with suitcases in tow. Such traffic debacles have become so common that seasoned fliers and travel bloggers have recommended avoiding LaGuardia altogether, perhaps for years to come.”

This called to mind the evening I’d flown home earlier in the summer to find a line of perhaps 200 to 300 people waiting for a taxi. I whipped out my phone and videotaped it the way you’d video a funnel cloud or mud slide.

And those were people who weren’t going to miss a plane!

Anyone trying to depart has been advised by the Transportation Security Administration to arrive at LaGuardia a minimum of two to 2 1/2 hours before takeoff. So, last week, I did.

For a 1 p.m. fight on American Airlines, I got to the airport at 10:30 a.m. via the amazingly efficient bus from the 74th Street/Roosevelt Avenue station. To my shock, everything seemed efficient when I arrived, too. The check-in lines were vanishingly short, the lady at the bookstore was delightfully chatty, and the security line was pleasantly swift and gropingfree. I felt I could almost hold onto a bottle of water; it was

Annie’s Pretzel to be gnawed.

Okay, the parking is impossible, and “There is clearly not enough room to drop people off,” said Marie DeParis, a TV marketing executive on her way to Florida. “But once you walk inside and get past security, it’s beautiful!”

The travelers I spoke to from Ghana, Ukraine and even New Jersey marveled at the futuristic décor, including a restaurant so sleek one man wasn’t sure how to order. “I kept trying to signal a waiter,” he said, “until someone explained, ‘No, you order using the iPad.’” Bo Miller, a 42-year-old veteran from Charlotte, North Carolina, said he found the prices futuristic, too. “I just had a burger and the smallest ginger ale I ever had, for $21.” But, he added, the burger was good.

Miller was here to pick up his service dog, Ringo, and they looked like they’d already bonded. “He can smell when I’m having a nightmare,” he said. After two tours of service in Afghanistan and two in Iraq, these happen frequently enough that he is grateful for his new buddy. The two of them radiated hope in a terminal that, for the most part, radiated the same.

Yes, there will be years of construction along with untold parking woes. There may still be those days, like the one a traveler named Will recalled from his most recent LaGuardia trip; “We were 44th in line for takeoff.”

But for those of us traumatized by the old LaGuardia, the Airport of Despair, the new terminal hints of brighter days to come.

After some delays.

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Sabrina Kucevik, creator of 914 Insider, a service that will allow patrons to follow local businesses and their promotions.

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We live in a world of bombardment. Anytime we open a newspaper—yes some of us still do that—a flock of circulars fly out before we even turn a page.

Similarly, our online inbox is often flooded with offers from stores we have no interest in shopping at.

Sabrina Kucevik knows all too well about this problem, and is trying to correct it. The Bronxville-based entrepreneur will launch 914 Insider on Sept.

30, which will cut through the fat if you will. The service will allow users to follow stores and their respective deals with a simple click and specialized eblast. It will be a new platform that brings free advertising to all Westchester small businesses.

“I started this because I encountered the problem of not being able to find local small businesses for soccer gear for my son,” explains the Bronx native. “When I Googled the gear,

ly making it easier for customers to find specifically what they want. They can literally type in the keyword they’re interested in, and only receive emails from those particular businesses.

There’s no overload in the inbox,” she said.

With an emphasis on “momand-pop” shops, which she notes often can’t compete with larger chains, Kucevik, who is a former employee at a small business, said the directory will be free for local businesses who will be able to target their customers by creating their own pages, which includes areas to upload their latest deals.

“Advertising today is difficult for small businesses. Many cannot afford to list everywhere and many stick to advertising in their local cities, repeating the same ads to the same customer base,” she explained. “Businesses will be able to target specifically those cliental they want.”

And best of all, she notes. It’s free for all. “We’ve need to support our local businesses, and stay connected,” Kucevik said.

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SPORTS

Are you ready for some football?

LIVE MIKE Mike Smith

Baseball might still be America’s pastime, but I think it’s getting increasingly hard to deny one simple fact: Football is America’s sport.

The NFL kicked off the 2016 season in earnest on Sept. 11, as the league aired its first slate of Sunday games, prompting football fans all across the nation to embark on the annual tradition of surrendering one day a week to the gridiron gods for the next four months.

Autumn is a glorious time, indeed.

Last Sunday, I spent the 1 p.m. games hunkered down at Mickey Spillane’s in Eastchester, and honestly, I was amazed at what I saw.

Oftentimes, when local teams have “big” games—playoff contests most notably—you’ll see supporters of that club come to-

gether in public to share the experience of victory or defeat. But on Sunday, I wasn’t simply surrounded by Jets fans hoping for a few short hours of joy before Nick Folk’s inability to convert on routine kicks sent them home in foul moods; there were fans of all stripes gathered around the bar, tuned into their team’s openers hoping to bask in the glow of another NFL season.

I’m not kidding; just about every team was represented. There were entire families decked out in Packers’ green huddled around a widescreen offering the Green Bay game, screaming with delight each time Aaron Rodgers dropped back to pass.

There were Bills fans, who, free from the social constraints of attending a tailgate at Ralph Wilson Stadium, managed to avoid hurling their bodies through any flaming tables; there were Raider fans, clad in vintage Jack Tatum and Kenny Stabler jerseys, creating a Westchester version of Oakland’s “Black Hole” in

the back corner of the bar.

Heck, I think I even saw someone rooting for the Browns.

And that’s the amazing thing about football. What other American sport can get that many fans of different—often rival—teams in one place, breaking bread and sharing a drink or two?

Look, I love Major League Baseball. If I could only watch one sport for the rest of my life, I’d choose baseball in a heartbeat. But it’s undeniable how pervasive the NFL has become in our culture.

Perhaps because of the schedule, the NFL isn’t followed like other sports. It’s one game a week for 16 weeks. It doesn’t require the same massive, everyday commitment that following other sports does. Each regular season game is an event, and if there’s one thing Americans like, it’s events.

These next few weeks, baseball teams will be finishing out their regular seasons, vying for

Green Bay Packers fans huddle around a television at Mickey Spillane’s in Eastchester on Sept. 11. For sports fans in America, the first week of the NFL season is always appointment viewing. Photo/Mike Smith

playoff berths, and you’d better believe that with my Red Sox in the mix, I’m going to be tuned into just about every single game

until they finally clinch.

Unless, of course, they’re playing on a Sunday. If that’s the case, I’m going to have to take a

rain check.

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Game Notes: • Eastchester exploded for five goals to break open a 2-0 halftime lead • The Eagles have won their last two games by a combined score of 11-1 • Michael Branca and Owen Stapleton both scored twice

By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor On Sept. 12, the Eastchester soccer team scored a lopsided 7-0 victory over visiting Saunders to climb over .500 for the first time this season. But as the Eagles look ahead to tougher matchups on the schedule, head coach Alfio Carrabotta hopes that his team will use the lessons it learned in the triumph over the Blue Devils to establish itself as one of the key players in the Class A playoff picture.

After scoring just two goals

Michael Branca battles with a Saunders defender on Sept. 12. Branca had two goals in Eastchester’s shutout win.

in their first two games of the season, the Eagles have come on as of late, topping Nyack 4-1 on Sept. 8 before throttling Saunders to improve to 2-1-1 on the year. Although Eastchester has shown a marked improvement

Eastchester goalkeeper Lucas Barbieri approaches the ball on Sept.

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on the offensive end in the last week, Carrabotta believes that his squad hasn’t yet begun to put everything together.

“Truthfully, I think this team has got a lot more potential, but we’ve tended to make things a little bit too complicated at times,” he said. “But we are hoping that our game [against Saunders] was a good indication of what happens when we do the right things on the field.”

Michael Branca and Owen Stapleton both scored two goals for the Eagles on Monday, with Branca adding two assists and Stapleton contributing one in the win. Eastchester headed into the half with a 2-0 lead, but continued to dominate after the break, adding five more scores to put the game out of reach.

According to Carrabotta, the Saunders game served as an opportunity to work on perfecting the Eagles’ game plan while also getting some of the squad’s younger players some muchneeded experience.

“Obviously we’re trying to give everyone a little playing time and get everyone in the game,” he said. “But I also wanted us to move the ball and play the game the way we’re supposed to play it.”

Owen Stapleton fires a shot at the net against Saunders. Stapleton found the net twice in a 7-0 win on Monday afternoon.

Luca Fava controls the ball near midfield against Saunders.

In the Eagles’ win, Carrabotta has been pleased with the ball movement, but stressed that, moving forward, the team needs to be mindful of playing a complete game.

“Some of the things [we need to improve] are individual things, and one thing I always stress is letting the ball do the work,” he said. “But obviously it’s a team game, and that is

something we need to work on.”

Those are lessons the Eagles will need to learn quickly, as their next two games should be stiff tests.

Eastchester will tangle with a good Keio club on Sept. 14, after press time, and has a date with 2015 Class A semifinalist Byram Hills on Sept. 16.

Byram Hills, Carrabotta explained, has simply had the Ea-

gles’ number over the last few seasons.

“I think we match up well with them, and we’ve played better than them, but it’s been like a cloud over our head,” the head coach said. “Basically, what they do well is score one more goal than we do, and that’s the name of the game.”

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