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â&#x20AC;ŚGo! Participants in the annual Eastchester 5K race take off on Sunday, Sept. 25. For coverage, see page 6. Photo/Bobby Begun

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Bronxville students return with renewed energy On their first day of school on Sept. 6, Bronxville School students were joyful as they entered the building full of energy and excitement, and equipped with supplies for the new school year. They were eager to see their friends, seek out their lockers, compare schedules and meet new teachers who greeted them with smiles.

Kindergartners had an exciting day of firsts as they introduced themselves to their new teachers and developed friendships in their classrooms. Ninthgrade students met with members of the Freshmen Transition Leaders team, who gave them tours of the building, helped them find their classrooms and answered questions in an effort

One class is in full swing on Sept. 6, the first day of school districtwide.

to make a smooth transition to high school. Meanwhile, students in Justine McClellan’s earth science class headed to the Bronx River on their first day to make observations and inferences as part of a lesson on the scientific method. “This is pretty helpful to find your classrooms and meet new peers through the freshmen orientation groups,” said Bronxville High School freshman Harry Charlton as he toured the building along with his group. “I’m looking forward to gaining independence in high school and the opportunity to walk around [the village] for lunch.” Senior Ellie Walsh, who led a group of freshmen on their first day of school, said she encouraged the younger students to strive for their best academically and to establish relationships with their teachers. “We’re working to show them the path to high school, make them feel comfortable here and guide them on their way to success,” she said. Bronxville High School Principal Ann Meyer said the aca-

Bronxville School students returned to school on Sept. 6 full of energy and excitement for the new academic year. Photos courtesy Bronxville school district

demic year was already off to a successful start thanks to the school’s Freshmen Transition Leaders who supported the younger students during their transition. Meanwhile, faculty members welcomed students into new learning spaces, such

as updated math and science rooms, thanks to a generous Bronxville School Foundation grant. “This year we will be doing a lot of exciting work around giving students choice and voice through project-based learn-

ing, and we will also be taking a closer look at writing instruction across the grades,” said Bronxville Elementary School Principal Tricia Murray. “We're looking forward to a wonderful year of teaching and learning.” (Submitted)

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Bronxville school district begins new supt. search

Bronxville Schools Superintendent David Quattrone will retire at the end of the 2016-17 academic year. The Bronxville Board of Education is asking for feedback from district residents in order to identify criteria for his replacement. File photo

By COREY STOCKTON Staff Writer The Bronxville Board of Education has started its process of searching for a new superintendent, as the current superintendent, David Quattrone, plans to retire at the end of the 2016-17 school year. The board has commissioned School Leadership LLC, a company which specializes in aiding school boards in administrative searches, administrative mentoring and strategic planning, to help establish a field of candidates to replace Quattrone next year. The contract will cost the district $21,000. School Leadership has aided in more than 80 school superintendent searches since 2004, including at least 20 searches for school districts in Westchester County. On Sept. 20, the board held a

public meeting attended by representatives from School Leadership to discuss which qualities and experience district residents would find most important in a new superintendent. The school district has also released a four-question online survey for residents to help prioritize the most important skills and qualities for its candidates. That survey is available at surveymonkey.com/r/bronxvilleschool. School Leadership will use the survey results, as well as results from focus groups and public meetings, to identify what criteria the district finds most important for a superintendent to have. Charles Fowler, president of School Leadership, said the company only asks for feedback from the district when a board of education requests it. According to a letter posted on the school district’s website by Board of Education President

Jeffrey Rohr, the board plans to have a set of search criteria finalized by Oct. 20. School Leadership will take the final search criteria and use it to advertise for the position, and will also contact its network of educators nationwide to find candidates who meet the school district’s specifications. The school district will then conduct its own interviews to narrow down the list of applicants until it makes a final decision. Fowler said the final decision to appoint a new superintendent is scheduled for the beginning of April 2017. Quattrone announced his retirement on Feb. 25. He plans to finish the 2016-17 school year in June, which would complete his 26th year as a school superintendent, and his 12th year as Bronxville’s superintendent. CONTACT: corey@hometwn.com

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What’s going on... Eastchester Public Library

in a live zombie survival game. Gather survival gear scattered in the library while avoiding the ZombieLibrarians. The team that collects the most gear with their brains intact will win. Teens are invited to partner with friends and make teams of up to four players; please sign up individually. For teens in grades six and up; no exceptions. Registration is required online. Please leave the correct age/grade in the comment box when registering.

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

Family Movie On Tuesday, Oct. 4 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” will be screened. Open to all, no registration required. Rated G; running time: 99 minutes. Please note, the Eastchester and Tuckahoe school districts are both closed on Oct. 4. For more information, contact Jonathan Heifetz at 721-8105 or jheifetz@ wlsmail.org.

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.

Electronic Board Day On Tuesday, Oct. 4 from 3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. For ages 9 and up. Join the library’s tween/ teen STEM program involving electronic playgrounds. Participants will be completing one of the 130 experiments, from alarm clocks, AM radio, LED strobe lights, sirens and more. Bring a friend to work with or try it solo. To register, call 337-7680.

3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m., or 4:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Please include child’s name and age in the comment box when registering. Participants will make delicious haunted houses using gummy worms, licorice spiders and more.

‘Broadway Magic’ On Thursday, Oct. 6 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Francine Evans and Joel Zelnik present “Broadway Magic.” You’ll hear songs from legendary shows such as “Annie,” “Sweet Charity,” “Gypsy,” “South Pacific” and more. Admission is free.

‘Pride and Prejudice and Zombies’ On Thursday, Oct. 6 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” will be screened. Five sisters in 19th-century England must cope with the pressures to marry while protecting themselves from a growing population of zombies. Rated PG-13; running time: 108 minutes. Please observe the rating.

Mommy & Baby Yoga

Third Annual Zombie Night

Haunted Gingerbread Houses

On Fridays starting Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Open to babies 2 months to 10 months old. Space is very limited. Registration for all four sessions is required online. Please include child’s name and age in the comment box when registering. Practice yoga while interacting with your baby. Includes an introduction to infant massage.

On Saturday, Oct. 1 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. The lights are low. The zombies are loose. Participate

On Tuesday, Oct. 4. For ages 3 and up. Space is limited. Register online for one session only:

Tuckahoe Public Library

Bronxville Public Library For more information on library hours and programs, visit bronxvillelibrary.org.

led by adjunct pastor the Rev. Dr. Leroy Leach, will be held on Wednesday evenings through Oct. 26. The evening begins with an optional pre-study dinner at 6:30 p.m. The study begins at 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Each week’s dinner has a different food theme and volunteers are requested to sign up to bring food and/or set up/clean up. A signup is on the MPR Bulletin Board, or call Nelly Palumbo at 337-0207 ext. 1115. The Village Lutheran Church is located at 172 White Plains Road in Bronxville. For more information, call 337-0207.

Eastchester events Eastchester Columbus Day Carnival The Columbus Day Carnival will be held at Lake Isle Country Club from Friday, Oct. 7 through Monday, Oct. 10. The weekend’s festivities include rides, games, a parade on Sunday, Oct. 9, and cuisine and crafts from local restaurants and businesses. For more information, visit eastchestercolumbusday.org.

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.

Election Day Register to vote

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

BabyTime StoryTime On Thursdays at 11 a.m. Join Ms. Ellen for stories and songs for babies. For newborns to age 2 years old. Registration is required by calling 961-2121.

StoryTime On Fridays at 11 a.m. Join Ms. Ellen for stories and songs. For ages 2 to 7. 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 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.

Village Lutheran Church Fall evening Bible study Evening bible Study on The Book of Revelation,

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8. Qualifications to register to vote: • be a United States citizen; • be 18 years old by December 31 of the year in which you file this form (note: you must be 18 years old by the date of the general, primary or other election in which you want to vote); • live at your present address at least 30 days before an election; • not be in prison or on parole for a felony conviction and; • not be adjudged mentally incompetent by a court; • not claim the right to vote elsewhere. Register in person by Friday, Oct. 14 at the county Board of Elections, BOE, located at 25 Quarropas St. in White Plains. Phone number: 995-5700. Register by mail, postmarked by Friday, Oct. 14 and received by Wednesday, Oct. 19 by the BOE. Apply for absentee ballot in person by Monday, Nov. 7 at the BOE. Apply for absentee ballot by mail, postmarked by Tuesday, Nov. 1 at the BOE. Deliver ballot in person by Tuesday, Nov. 8 at the BOE. Deliver ballot by mail, postmarked by Monday, Nov. 7 and received by Saturday, Nov. 12 by the BOE. Deadline for our What’s Going On section is every Thursday at noon. Though space is not guaranteed, we will do our best to accommodate your listing. Please send all items to news@hometwn.com.

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Preventing falls: Tips to help seniors The first day of fall was the beginning of National Falls Prevention Awareness Week, an effort to educate people about how to prevent and reduce falls, especially among older adults. Nearly all 50 states, including New York, participated in Falls Prevention Awareness Week activities this year. It’s a good time to talk about what family caregivers can do to help reduce this epidemic. So many elderly friends and family members dread the possibility of falling, and with good reason—it is an increasingly common occurrence among our aging population and the consequences of a fall can be quite dire. Each year in the United States, more than 11 million people over the age of 65 fall—that's one of every three senior citizens. Plus, falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries to older people, and cause more than 90 percent of hip fractures. Aside from the injuries and even death that might result, falling can lead to decreased mobility and even more fear of falling, which in turn can limit a person’s independence and negatively affect their quality

of life. Physical therapist Daniel Holand, from the Visiting Nurse Service of New York, VNSNY, tells his Westchester patients and family caregivers that the first thing they can do is to talk with their primary care doctor about their risk for falling. Physicians can serve as an important first checkpoint for falls prevention. Asking about an individual’s history of falling, and observing him or her doing specific in-office activities, such as getting up from a chair and walking steadily, helps the physician identify people who are at higher-than-average risk. Holand also recommends that caregivers talk with family members about what they would do if they fall. He suggests considering a Personal Emergency Response System, PERS, or “panic button” that can be worn around the neck or in a pocket. In the home, a family caregiver’s watchful eye can be extremely helpful in preventing falls. This helpful video, at vnsny.org/ preventingfalls, suggests simple home modifications and daily living guidelines to help prevent trips

and falls in the home. A handy Home Falls Prevention Checklist can also be downloaded at vnsny. org/FallsChecklist, and VNSNY’s Holand says there are specific risk factors for falling, listed below, that a family caregiver should consider and discuss with their physician or home care nurse: • Age: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC, each year one in every three adults age 65 and older falls. Falls happen to all people, Holand says, but the older people are when they fall, the more susceptible they are to injury, and recovery becomes more challenging. In fact, people age 75 and older who fall are four to five times more likely than those ages 65 to 74 to be admitted to a long-term care facility for a year or longer. • Multiple medications: Taking four or more medications, especially those that may cause side effects or interactions such as dizziness or drowsiness, increases one’s risk of falling. You should talk with your primary doctor about any side effects your family member is experiencing from medications. Taking medi-

cine with a meal or before bed or working with the doctor to have lowest possible dosages might help ameliorate some symptoms. • Vision: Family caregivers should encourage family members to get an annual vision exam, because failing vision can go unnoticed by a person able to carry out daily activities such as reading the paper or watching television. However, vision problems can be the cause of a fall and improving vision can go a long way in preventing falls. A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association by researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles, showed the effect of cataract surgery on helping patients prevent falls. The study found that for the oldest patients, and those who were very ill, those who had cataracts removed sustained 16 percent fewer hip fractures in the year after surgery than those who did not. Patients ages 80 to 84 experienced the most significant benefit, with 28 percent fewer hip fractures. The study underscores the important role vision plays in healthy aging. Holand recommends that family caregivers help their care recipients update glasses frequently and consider getting a pair with single vision distance

lenses for some activities, such as walking outside. • Home Environment: It’s important to make periodic assessments of the home to reduce tripping hazards. Keep pathways clear of clutter and well-lighted, make sure floors are dry, ensure that stairs are level and evenly spaced, and install handrails wherever there is more than one step down. Also, carefully gather wires, tape down carpets, and install grab bars in the bathroom so no one is tempted to grab onto a towel bar (which is not meant to support weight). Especially for those seniors who have some incontinence and find themselves hurrying to the bathroom, it’s critical that their pathways are clutter-free, secure and well-lighted. • Footwear: Research says if you’re over 65, you increase your risk of falling if you walk barefoot or with only socks. Our reflexes decrease as we age, so if your family member happens to step on something injurious, the reflex that causes him or her to hop off it may cause them to fall. Encourage your family member to wear comfortable, well-fitting shoes both around the house and outside. • Assistive Devices: If your family member uses a cane, walker or

crutch, make sure it fits properly in terms of height and handle grip size, and that they use it correctly. At least once a month, turn it upside down and make sure the rubber tips are in good shape and change them if they show signs of wear. • Balance: Good balance is important to prevent falls. But a person’s balance may be affected by illness or medication. If you feel you have to hold your family member or they may topple, talk to your doctor. He or she may recommend a balance retraining program. • Muscle strength: Research at California State University showed that physical activity plays an important role in preventing and/or lowering an older adult’s risk for falling. As a caregiver, you can help your family member keep up their muscle strength by reminding them, coaching them, or participating with them. According to VNSNY’s Holand, various forms of exercise can help, including walking, tai chi, yoga, strength training, and exercise classes for seniors. Visit VNSNY.org or call 1-800675-0391 to learn more about home- and community-based programs and services that can be integrated into your unique clinical and social needs. (Submitted)

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Several booths were on display to provide literature and food for the Eastchester 5K last Sunday morning at Town Hall.

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Liam Sullivan breaks the tape first at a time of 17 minutes and 55 seconds. Photos/Bobby Begun

Prior to the 5K race, participants warm up at Town Hall in Eastchester on Sunday, Sept. 25.

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Gianni Rivera comes to Tuckahoe Gianni Rivera, the golden boy of the Italian soccer and former champion of the Milan and the Italian national soccer teams, will present his book, “Autobiography of a Champion,” on Thursday, Oct. 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Westchester Italian Cultural Center, 1 Generoso Pope Place in Tuckahoe. Rivera was one of the greatest Italian soccer players of all time. In his 20-year career played almost exclusively in Milan, Rivera has won everything that a soccer player can aspire to: three Scudetti (league titles), two Coppe dei Campioni (world champion cups), two Coppe delle Coppe (Cup Winners ' Cup), one Coppa Intercontinentale (Intercontinental Cup), four Coppe Italia (Italy Cups) and one Pallone d’Oro (Golden Ball) as the best European player. The book comprises more than 500 pages of emotions, revelations, pictures, stories and newspaper articles. It represents a journey between yesterday and today, through family memories, articles, photos and writings. The two sections, “Yesterday”

and “Today,” clearly delineate and identify the most important steps in the champion’s life and career as a soccer player and a private citizen: • Yesterday: “Passion first of all.” The first part of the book tells his life from birth in 1943, to 1985 vice president of Milan. It is comprised of three sections: the Youth, the Player, and the Champion; each section corresponds to the three uniform colors under which he played in three different periods of his career. • Today: “Values, Proposals and Hopes.” The second part of the book represents the phases after playing soccer: from 1985 when, upon entering politics and getting married, his life changed radically, to today, president of the Technical Sector of the Soccer Federation. Here we see the Deputy, the Man of Government, the Man of Sport, where the ball is not used for playing any more, but for sending a message of values in politics, in sports and family. A private cocktail reception will follow the presentation. The

book is available on Amazon. com, or it can be purchased on site with the autograph of the champion. You must register in advance and prepay. Fee: Members pay $30, non-members pay $40. For additional information about the event and to register, please contact the Westchester Italian Cultural Center at 7718700. For up-to-date information, visit wiccny.org. The Westchester Italian Cultural Center, located in the lovely Generoso Pope Foundation building at Depot Square in Tuckahoe, preserves, promotes and celebrates the rich heritage of classic and contemporary Italian culture by encouraging an appreciation of the Italian language, arts and letters, history, cuisine and commerce through educational programs, exhibits and events. The center provides programs that celebrate Italian culture for people of all ages, all ethnicities, and from all walks of life, and encourages the community and members to take advantage of the diverse and unique events and programs they host

Gianni Rivera’s book, “Autobiography of a Champion.” Photo courtesy Westchester Italian Cultural Center

throughout the year. In the spirit of Generoso Pope, the center will continue to provide quality programming, unique edu-

cational courses, and fun and engaging ways to keep Italian culture alive for now and for generations to come. For more

information about the center’s programs and events or to become a member, call 771-8700. (Submitted)

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Breast cancer support group to decorate Rye in pink

By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer The Soul Ryeders charity organization will adorn the city of Rye, and the village of Rye Brook and the Rye Neck area, with symbolic pink ribbons throughout the month of October to show support for community members fighting breast cancer. The Rye-based cancer support organization will begin decorating the community with pink ribbons the morning of Oct. 1 to kick off its third annual breast cancer awareness campaign, “TieTheTownPink,” following

Local breast cancer awareness organization, Soul Ryeders, will decorate the city of Rye with pink ribbons beginning on Oct. 1 for its annual awareness campaign, “TieTheTownPink.”

The TieTheTownPink campaign was formed four years ago by Rye residents Susan Janart and Lisa Dominici Faries. Photos courtesy Soul Ryeders

approval by the Rye City Council on Sept. 14 and the Rye Town Park Commission on Sept. 20. Last year, volunteers tied more than 750 pink ribbons throughout the community, with help from city merchants that displayed ribbons in their stores. Soul Ryeder volunteers also delivered and tied more than 360 ribbons in private homes in and near Rye. “We are hoping to increase those numbers this year, because this is a fundraising campaign and it’s a way for Soul Ryeders to increase funding for current programs and to expand on new ones,” said Lisa Dominici Faries, co-founder and co-chairwoman of the initiative. “Volunteer efforts like TieTheTownPink allows Soul Ryeders to expand cancer support services in the community.”

According to Faries, what makes the initiative so successful are the amount of volunteers that deliver the ribbons; more than 100 of them. “In a community like ours, people are going to see the ribbons and are going to want to participate,” she said. The breast cancer awareness group started as a small team of women that participated in the annual Avon Walk for Breast Cancer, according to Rye City Councilwoman Julie Killian, a Republican. Sandy Samberg, a co-founder and member of the organization’s board of directors, started the group after experiencing her first Avon walk in 2006, in which she walked in memory of a friend, Clayton Byrne, who had recently succumbed to breast cancer, and in honor of another, Dawn Ewing,

Last year, Soul Ryeder volunteers tied more than 1,100 ribbons throughout Rye.

who had just been diagnosed. “Soul Ryeders is just an amazing organization and I think that what they’ve managed to accomplish since they’ve been in Rye is unbelievable, not only from the awareness that they bring to [the] community, but the spirit they bring as well,” said Councilwoman Danielle Tagger-Epstein, a Democrat. “Their work really speaks to this community, as everyone has been touched or will be touched by breast cancer in some way.” TieTheTownPink, which was founded by Faries and Susan Janart four years ago, is sponsored by more than 50 local organizations including Wine at Five, Hudson Paul Salon, Citibank, RowAmerica Rye, Women’s Association of Rye Presbyterian and the city of Rye Fire Department. Soul Ryeders has raised as much as $2 million for cancer support and services since the group started in 2007. Ribbons can be purchased for $25 at soulriders.org/pink or directly by emailing tiethetownpink@gmail.com, and can be tied around trees, mailboxes, benches and front doors. Ribbons can also be purchased directly at the Oct. 7 Rye High School Garnets football game, as the volunteer efforts are supported by the school’s breast cancer awareness club, and at all Rye elementary schools from Sept. 26 to Sept. 30. All proceeds will benefit Soul Ryeders’ local cancer related programs and services. CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com

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The Bronxville Public Library BRONXVILLE TODAY Mayor Mary Marvin

I haven’t written about one of our most enduring and admired institutions in the village in over five years. As is want to happen, I sometimes get mired in the weeds and neglect to focus on our most signature institutions, one of which is our library, a mainstay on the “Four Corners.” Our immensely attractive and expansive library, which many mistakenly believe was originally a village home due to its majestic beauty, actually had a very modest beginning. It began as a book exchange/lending service operated out of the Bronxville School which was then located on Pondfield Road. Demand quickly outpaced supply and as a reaction to residents’ requests, the library soon relocated to a much bigger space in the original Bronxville Village Hall, under the beautiful colonnade, now the home of the Soccer Store late in 1906. This same cavernous building also housed our first Police and Fire departments, as well as a bowling alley and indoor pool! When the second-grade class at the Bronxville School visits every spring, I lose a great deal of credibility when I tout all of the advances in the refurbished Village Hall, and I somehow forget to put in the pool! Many an 8-year-old head shakes in utter disbelief. As village services in general improved and expanded, village elders conceived of the “Four Corners” concept, incorporating a school, a church, a government building and a library to anchor a “new” center of the village and add some gravitas to the intersection of Pondfield Road and Midland Avenue, then largely undeveloped.

As fruit of their vision, a library opened in 1942 as an adaptation of a residential Georgian style structure so designed by esteemed architecture Harry Leslie Walker. Another half century passed and the functions and facilities of a 1942 library were soon in need of a modernization. In 2001, funded with the proceeds of the sale of the Childe Hassam painting, “Central Park,” gifted to the library by longtime resident William Burt, the library was enlarged and upgraded. Chief among the improvements were increased technology capability, electrical upgrading, open reading space, and our first community room, the Yeager Room, funded by residents Barbara and George Yeager. The library has sustained its beauty and excellence thanks to generous bequests both in furnishing donations and monetary support over the years from caring residents. We are grateful to them all. In an effort to shield libraries from the vagaries of politics and safeguard First Amendment principles, municipalities fund a library during the normal operating budget cycle, but have no control over any aspect of library operations or distribution of funds thereafter. It is in the sole legal discretion of the library board of trustees, in consultation with the library director, to make decisions as to staffing, materials purchased and hours of operation. Quite specifically, New York state library law also requires that a community with 5,000 to 7,500 residents must have a paid library director with a master’s in Library Science and the library be open a minimum of 35 hours per week. Critical to the library’s sustained success is the volunteer effort of our residents on the

board of trustees and the Friends of the Bronxville Library Board. By New York state statute, our library board may have seven to nine members appointed by the mayor with the approval of the village Board of Trustees for a three-year renewable term. The library board of trustees chart out the library’s future, approves capital plans, and determines and codifies all policies and procedures. Since by law in New York state, a library board may not function as a fundraising entity, we have a 501(c)(3) nonprofit board so named The Friends of the Bronxville Library. The Friends work seamlessly with the library trustees and collect funds, sponsor special projects and events, and bring attention to programs and services. As example, just this month the Friends purchased four Kindles for the children and youth adult departments which are preloaded with books of substance, including the Bronxville School’s suggested summer reading list. Our library constantly offers new services and programs, always keeping up with the times. Starting on Oct. 6, library staffers will give one-on-one help with e-book downloading at 10:30 a.m. every Thursday. One needs just to call the day prior for an appointment. The library is always buzzing, whether it be the communitywide book club meeting on Oct. 18, or the reprise of “Zombie Night” for our teens on Oct. 1. All of the programs are open to the public and information is accessed easily by visiting the website at BronxvilleLibrary. org or speaking to our incredibly professional and welcoming staff by calling 337-7680. Take advantage of all our beautiful library has to offer.

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Bronxville, Eastchester & Tuckahoe Home Sales Listings provided by the office of Westchester County Clerk Timothy C. Idoni Photos courtesy Zillow.com, Trulia.com, Hotpads.com, Spotproperty.com & Maps.google.com

1 Pine Terrace, Bronxville $2,135,000 Sale Date: 7/29/16

3 Knollwood Road, Eastchester $945,000 Sale Date: 8/5/16

4 Jewell Place, Scarsdale $1,055,000 Sale Date: 7/15/16

5 Laurel Place, Eastchester $945,000 Sale Date: 6/29/16

6 Oriole Avenue, Bronxville $3,325,000 Sale Date: 7/7/16

7 Brassie Road, Eastchester $810,000 Sale Date: 6/29/16

7 The High Road, Bronxville $2,560,000 Sale Date: 7/14/16

21 Bronson Avenue, Eastchester $855,000 Sale Date: 6/27/16

9 Ridge Road, Bronxville $1,585,000 Sale Date: 7/11/16

13 Bacon Court, Bronxville $1,504,000 Sale Date: 7/7/16

14 Anpell Drive, Scarsdale $940,875 Sale Date: 7/28/16

15 Hemlock Road, Bronxville $4,250,000 Sale Date: 7/28/16

20 Winding Lane, Scarsdale $895,000 Sale Date: 7/26/16

25 Sycamore Street, Bronxville $2,690,000 Sale Date: 6/24/16

28 Alida Street, Scarsdale $742,000 Sale Date: 7/19/16

28 Lee Avenue, Scarsdale $739,000 Sale Date: 7/22/16

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30 Dale Road, Eastchester $710,000 Sale Date: 6/29/16

35 Ridgecroft Road, Bronxville $3,005,000 Sale Date: 7/7/16

36 Park Avenue, Eastchester $935,000 Sale Date: 6/29/16

42 Hutchinson Boulevard, Eastchester $783,000 Sale Date: 7/7/16

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SUPREME COURT – COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER HSBC BANK USA, N.A., Plaintiff against JOSEPH NADER, PEGGY NADER, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on April 28, 2015. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Lobby of the Westchester County Courthouse, 111 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, White Plains, N.Y. on the 2nd day of November, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. premises described as follows: ALL THAT TRACT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, situate, lying and being in the Town of Eastchester, County of Westchester and State of New York and shown and designated on a certain map entitled “Map of portion of Block 202 on map of survey in Block 202 California Ridge Property of California Ridge, Inc., Town of Eastchester, Westchester County, N.Y.”, made by George W. Godfrey, Surveyor and dated March 17, 1947 and filed in the Westchester County Clerk’s Office (Division of Land Records) on August 7, 1947, as Map No. 6403 and which said lot is bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the easterly side of Forbes Boulevard where same is intersected by the dividing line between Lots 9 and 10 and a continuation thereof on said map; THENCE along said dividing line and continuing along the dividing line between Lots 8 and 10, south 75 degrees 21’ 28” east 169.10 feet to the dividing line between Lots 5 and 10 on said map; THENCE along said dividing line north 15 degrees 12’ 38” east 90.05 feet to the dividing line between Lots 10 and 2 on said map; THENCE along said dividing line and continuing along the dividing line between Lots 10 and 1, north 75 degrees 12’ 45” west 162.18 feet to the easterly side of Forbes Boulevard; THENCE southerly along the easterly side of Forbes Boulevard on a curve to the right having a radius of 516 feet a distance of 90 feet to the point or place of BEGINNING. Said premises known as 3 Forbes Boulevard, Eastchester, N.Y. 10709. (Section: 66A, Block: 4, Lot: 10). Approximate amount of lien $ 604,749.75 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No.: 50271/2013. Steven Accinelli, Esq., Referee. Stern & Eisenberg, PC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff Woodbridge Corporate Plaza 485 B Route 1 South – Suite 330 Iselin, NJ 08830 — (732) 582-6344

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Uncovering why some women cover up RHYMES WITH CRAZY Lenore Skenazy

Religiously observant Muslims and Jews convened in lower Manhattan recently to discuss an item of vital interest to both: Headscarves. Also long skirts, high collars and how much arm one can expose. Whatever tension may or may not exist between the faiths on a political level vanished at a symposium on dressing modestly yet fashionably, organized by Daniel Cole of the NYU Costume Studies Department, and opened by Nancy Deihl, the director of the program. To give you an idea of how this topic cuts across religious lines, try to guess which of these statements was made by a Jewish woman, and which by a Muslim: “I dress modestly because God commanded me to, as a way to focus on my value as a person.” “Why do women cover? Sexuality is something that belongs in the home.” Answer: Jew, Muslim, respectively. But they were both nodding along with each other. The Jewish woman here is Michelle Honig, a fashion journalist who often writes about the intersection of fashion and modesty. She was wearing a green striped sweater with a white long-sleeved shirt underneath, a slim dark skirt, and long blonde hair—a wig that mostly, but not totally (she admitted) covers her hair. Her shoes looked straight out of Vogue. Admittedly, Honig said, the idea of a religiously observant Muslim, Jewish or even Christian woman “doesn’t bring to mind very fashionable women.”

But just because they are covering more of themselves than your average secular lass, doesn’t mean they have to be dowdy. Honig goes shopping at popular stores, “browsing through the racks, each piece going through some mental calculation of how to modest-ify it.” To do that, she usually adds layers, or maybe she’ll sew up the slit of a slinky skirt. Voila: a fashionable young woman in “normal” clothes that just happen to cover the knees and elbows. Dian Pelangi, head designer of the Indonesian fashion company that bears her name, took the podium next, looking regal in a stunning floor-length green cape with a black hood. “Hijab means ‘to cover,’” she explained to half the audience that wasn’t already wearing one of these Muslim head coverings. “There was a time when the hijab was considered weird, backwards and old-fashioned,” Pelangi said. But now it is “huge trend.” Witness the fact that a Jakarta designer showed the first “modest” fashion line at New York Fashion Week this year. And the fact both Tommy Hilfiger and DKNY brought out a Ramadan collection. Or even the fact that Pelangi herself has 4.3 million Twitter followers who look to her for advice on modest styles. With 23 percent of the world’s population being followers of Islam, catering to Muslim women’s fashion needs makes business sense. “For me,” said Pelangi, “modest fashion is the next emerging market.” And yet, for the women at this symposium, fashion meant more than just looking good. “The fashion world as it exists today is about very public sexuality,” said Ann Shafer, an art historian and architect specializing

in Islamic culture who teaches at FIT. “So I’m trying to provide another world view”—the view that “sexuality is not a sort of public phenomenon.” Shafer herself converted to Islam and was covered except for her face. But don’t think this made her—or any of the women on the panel—feel second class. On the contrary, they spoke of the freedom and joy of dressing this way. In countries like America, where women have the choice to dress any way they please, “If women still choose to cover their bodies,” said Honig, they are not “victims” who need to be saved, they’re making a statement. “They take pride in their modesty because it’s part of who they are.” Added Shafer, “It is often assumed that Muslim women who wear conservative dress don’t have a relationship to their bodies.” On the contrary, “Islam is very open about sort of how to treat your body as a sexual phenomenon”—just not in public. The other speakers concurred. They don’t want to be thought of as sexless, just maybe excessless; rejecting a culture that reveals too much. “Modest dress should not be the ‘other’ choice, just an equal choice,” said Malky Weichbrod, the observant Jew behind the website, “My Therapist Told Me to Write a Fashion Blog.” And if ladies kick it up a notch by making it look great, they’ve got the best of both worlds. As Lyn Bakri, founder of the fashion line Aneeqa, said, “You don’t have to show much skin to look beautiful and be confident.” The women at NYU, in their robes, scarves, wigs and heels, were evidence of that.

Hounds are coming to the Long Island Sound It’s not every day that dogs are invited to enjoy the festivities at a local park, but that’s exactly what will happen on Sunday, Oct. 9 in Mamaroneck. Hundreds of walkers and their dogs will take a leisurely stroll around the perimeter of Harbor Island Park as part of the 8th annual Hounds on the Sound Dog Walk and Festival. Dog lovers are invited to register for the walk and get pledges of support from family and friends. You can also just show up to walk and pay the $25 registration fee; $40 for a family. The event is a fundraiser for the Humane Society of Westchester and Pet Rescue, with some of the proceeds going to the Friends of Mount Vernon Shelter Animals. Activities will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with the dog walk starting at 11:30 a.m. After the procession, browse the wares of numerous vendors (with lots of dog-related merchandise),

listen to music, and enjoy refreshments such as pizza, burgers, hot dogs from Walter’s and home-baked treats. Get a takehome photo of you and your dog posing at the water’s edge, get a balloon shaped like a dog, buy raffle tickets, and enjoy face painting and crafts for the kids. You can also run your dog through an agility course with a professional trainer. New this year will be dog contests including Best Costume, Best Trick and Best Kisser.

Both dogs and cats will also be available for adoption. To register or for more information, visit houndsonthesound.org. The Humane Society of Westchester is located at 70 Portman Road in New Rochelle. For more information on the nonprofit, visit newrochellehumanesociety.org. Pet Rescue can be contacted by mailing PO Box 393, Larchmont, NY 10538. For more information on the nonprofit, visit NY-petrescue.org. (Submitted)

The dog walk and festival also has fun activities for the human participants, like face painting and other crafts for kids.

CONTACT: lskenazy@yahoo.com

The dog walk and festival also has fun activities for the human participants, like face painting and other crafts for kids. Contributed photos

SPORTS

14 • THE EASTCHESTER REVIEW • September 30, 2016

Remembering No. 16 LIVE MIKE Mike Smith

As an avid baseball fan for much of my 31 years on this planet, I’ve seen my fair share of dramatic home runs. From Joe Carter’s World Series-winner in 1992 to Mike Piazza’s post-9/11 shot at Shea Stadium, there are a lot that were in the conversation for “most memorable.” At least, they were in the conversation until Monday night. In the Miami Marlins’ first game following the tragic boating death of 24-year-old phenom Jose Fernandez, Miami leadoff hitter Dee Gordon—a close friend of Fernandez—stepped into the right-handed batters box (he’s a lefty) as a tribute to his late teammate, took a pitch from the Mets’ Bartolo Colon, then dug in from the left side and cranked Colon’s next offering over the fence for his first home run of the season.

Tears flowed down Gordon’s cheeks as he rounded the bases, and he was mobbed by his teammates in the dugout, an unusual occurrence for a home run in the first inning of a game. It was an incredible sight, but given the passion and exuberance that their fallen teammate played with in his brief Major League Baseball career, it was a perfectly fitting tribute to Fernandez. In just three years as a major leaguer, Fernandez had become one of the most recognizable and popular stars in the game. A right-handed hurler with electric stuff, his starts were appointment viewing for baseball fans. But it wasn’t just his prodigious ability to rack up strikeouts that made Fernandez outings mustwatch TV; it was his on-field exuberance and passion for the game that set him apart. Sure, Fernandez’s celebrations may have rankled some of baseball’s elder statesmen; his first career homer led to a bench-

clearing fracas when Braves’ catcher Brian McCann felt he had admired his handiwork for a bit too long—but it didn’t take a genius to see that Fernandez wasn’t out there to show people up, he just simply loved the game of baseball. Earlier this season, Fernandez was hitting against Dodger rookie Kenta Maeda when Maeda fooled him on a letter-high, Frisbee slider. While no big-leaguer likes getting fooled, Fernandez’s reaction was unique; he flashed Maeda a huge grin, and when he got back to the dugout, he—still chuckling—demonstrated to his teammates just how much that pitch had moved, as if to say, “How the heck was I supposed to hit that?” No ballplayer likes to look bad, but Fernandez laughed it off, like he was a beer-league softball player razzing himself for swinging and missing in a slow pitch league. Fernandez was one of the game’s brightest stars, a Cuban-

On Sept. 25, Marlins’ pitcher Jose Fernandez died in a boating accident in Miami. The loss was a huge one for the baseball world. Photo courtesy Wikipedia.com

born immigrant to this country who risked his life to seek opportunity in America. He had a world of talent and could have been a perennial all-star, one of the sport’s great young players. But what I—and many others—will remember him most for is the emotion with which he played the game of baseball.

He made baseball fun, because he was clearly having fun. Sometimes, moments in sports feel so perfect, it’s almost as though they’re scripted. Gordon’s homer on Monday was one of those. Watching him and the rest of the Marlins fight back tears as they celebrated in the dugout was proof that although

Fernandez might be gone, his impact on the game and the lives he touched live on. We might not see another player like No. 16 for a while, but I’m just glad I got to see him at all.

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Tigers top Broncos FIELD HOCKEY

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MAMARONECK 5 BRONXVILLE 0 BRONXVILLE HS

9/26/16

Game Notes: • Sophomore Elizabeth Brissette scored three goals to lead the way for Mamaroneck • The Broncos managed only one shot on goal against the Tigers • Bronxville goalie Katie Gordon made five saves

By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor On Sept. 26, two of the premier field hockey programs in Section I squared off at Bronxville High School, as the Class C Broncos hosted the reigning Class A state champions from Mamaroneck. In the end, it was the bigger school that came out

on top, as the surging Tigers rode a terrific offensive performance to a 5-0 win. Mamaroneck controlled the time of possession on Monday, limiting the Broncos to just one shot against Tiger goalie Charlotte Mackie, as sophomore Elizabeth Brissette netted a hat trick to help the Tigers improve to 7-1-1 on the year. Mamaroneck’s offense seems to be finding a higher gear in the last week and has outscored its opponents 12-0 over the past two games. “If you would have asked if I expected a win like this a week and a half ago, I don’t know what I would have said,” Mamaroneck head coach John Savage said. “But I think the kids are getting the idea of what we want to do, they’re trusting each other over the last few games, and they’re showing what they can do.” In addition to Brissette’s three-goal effort, Sophie Brill and Emily Mahland each had a score and an assist, while Brigid Knowles added two assists for

good measure. The hat trick was Brissette’s second in as many games. “Even though [Brissette is a] sophomore, she’s been playing for a while and she’s put in the time to develop her skills,” Savage said. “I think she has a chance to be among the best players in the section.” With the loss, the Broncos fall to 7-3 on the season, but each one of Bronxville’s defeats have come at the hands of a much larger opponent. Savage said, “When we put the schedule together, we look at the teams from Class A, then look at Class B and teams like Rye and Lakeland. In Class C, it’s really only Bronxville; they’re a good program and the only games they have lost this year have been to top teams like Rye and Scarsdale.” Mamaroneck, on the other hand, has gone 6-0-1 since a season-opening 4-0 loss to Scarsdale on Sept. 7. The Raiders and Tigers appear to be on a collision course for the regular season finale on Oct. 17, in a

Sophie Leighton battles for the ball with a Bronxville player on Sept. 26. Photo/Mike Smith

game that could very well determine both the league championship and the overall top seed in the Class A playoff picture. Savage expects his Tigers to

give a much better showing the second time around. “If that Scarsdale game didn’t open our eyes, I think we would have been in a lot of trouble,” Savage said. “But

we’ve started working harder; it’s a slow process, but I think we’re in the right frame of mind.” CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com

SPORTS

September 30, 2016 • THE EASTCHESTER REVIEW • 15

Eagles halt Huskies GIRLS SOCCER

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EASTCHESTER 1 HARRISON 0 EASTCHESTER HS

9/23/16

Game Notes: • Erin McGahren scored the game’s lone goal off an assist from Allish Fay in the second half • Eastchester goalkeeper Danielle Mejia made eight saves • Eastchester’s record improved to 2-4

By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor Eastchester’s soccer team has had a tough road to hoe this year, but they may have finally found their footing on Sept. 23, when they took on—and beat—a solid Harrison team to earn their second win of the season. As the Eagles look ahead to the remainder of a grueling fall schedule, head coach Frank Fiore is hopeful that the 1-0 win over the Huskies could fuel a determined run in the second half. At Eastchester High School, the Eagles and Huskies found

Fujiko Kashimada dribbles away from Eagles’ captain Julie Murtagh at Eastchester High School.

themselves deadlocked at intermission, but a second half goal by Erin McGahren off an assist from Allish Fay proved the difference-maker as the home team was able to pitch a shutout, thanks in part to a terrific perfor-

Eastchester’s Keeva Fay and Harrison’s Nasia Meimeteas battle for the ball on Sept. 23. Eastchester topped Harrison 1-0.

mance by the Eagle defense and goalkeeper Danielle Mejia. Mejia, subbing in for injured starter Brianna Williams, notched eight saves in the Eastchester win. “The defense and goalkeeping have been very strong,” Fiore said. “We are getting [Williams] back this week, but Danielle has played well and it’s great to have it in the back of our minds that we have a very capable backup goalie to go along with our defense.” At 2-4 on the season, the Eagles have battled the injury bug and have seen several starters miss time this year. According to Fiore, however, the play of the team’s backups has been a source of pride for the Eastchester coach. “With injuries and having girls sick early in the year, we’ve had a lot of players step up and get game experience,” he said. “I think that’s going to be big for us.” On Friday, the Eagles tallied seven shots on goal, six of which were stopped by Huskies keeper Katie Ryan. Fiore is hoping that his squad’s performance against Harrison signals that the Eagle attack is beginning to turn the corner. “We are stressing keeping

Allison DeMarco finds some open space against Harrison.

Two players fight for control on Sept. 23. Photos/Bobby Begun

possessions and stepping up as a team,” Fiore said. “We want to be a team on the verge of scoring instead of relying on individual play.” The Huskies will look to bounce back from the loss on Sept. 29, after press time, when they host Ardsley, while the Ea-

gles are gearing up for a loaded week that will see them play Rye, Pelham and Bronxville. Eastchester’s game against Bronxville, scheduled for Sept. 30, will be the third installment of the annual Eastchester Cup rivalry game. In the past two years, the Eagles and Broncos

have traded wins. “It’s going to be a highly competitive game, and every time we play them we have that date circled,” Fiore said. “There are friends on both sides, and it’s a great rivalry.” CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com

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October 2016

Planning ahead... SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Bullying Prevention Month SAT and subject tests

Rosh Hashanah

Rosh Hashanah Schools closed

Humane Society 8th annual Dog Walk 10 a.m., Harbor Island Park, Mamaroneck

Columbus Day, government offices and schools closed

World Mental Health Day

BES Picture Day

Schools closed

BMS Picture Day THS senior portraits

Yom Kippur

EMS photos

Eastchester town board meeting 8 p.m., Town Hall

Halloween

Lake Isle Advisory Board 7 p.m., Lake Isle

Schools closed

Bronxville village board meeting 8 p.m.

Tuckahoe BOE meeting 7:30 p.m.

Bronxville Planning Board meeting 7:30 p.m.

EHS blood drive 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Eastchester drug abuse prevention/wellness event

EHS/MS Spirit Week

Eastchester town board meeting 8 p.m., Town Hall

EHS College Fair 7 p.m.

Tuckahoe village board meeting 8 p.m.

Rosh Hashanah

THS senior portraits

Eastchester Architectural Review Board 7 p.m., Town Hall

Bronxville Zoning Board of Appeals 7:30 p.m. Eastchester BOE meeting 8 p.m.

THS senior portraits

Eastchester Environmental Committee 7:30 p.m., Community Room

THS senior portraits

EHS senior group photo

EHS senior group photo rain date

BHS PSAT testing 7:45 a.m., Blue Gym/Cafeteria

Eastchester Zoning Board of Appeals 7 p.m., Town Hall Tuckahoe Zoning Board of Appeals 7:30 p.m.

EMS photos

EHS & THS PSAT

Eastchester Traffic & Parking Advisory Committee 7 p.m., Community Room

SAT subject registration deadline

Bronxville BOE meeting 7 p.m.

Tuckahoe Planning Board meeting 7:30 p.m.

EHS underclass photos Eastchester Planning Board 7 p.m., Town Hall

THS senior class haunted house 2:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., THS/MS Bronxville School Halloween parade 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

TMS Halloween dance 7 p.m., TMS Cafeteria

ACT tests

Westchester County shredder 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lake Avenue lot

Halloween costume contest 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Tuckahoe Community Center