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July 21, 2017 | Vol. 5, Number 29 | www.eastchesterreview.com
HUD finally accepts county fair housing analysis By JAMES PERO Staff Writer
Making a difference Charlotte Ference plays the ukulele with a boy in Fandani, the village in South Africa where she taught English for two years as a Peace Corps volunteer. For story, see page 6. Photo courtesy Jack Parker
Wartbug CEO honors village church and school
On Thursday, June 15, David Gentner president and CEO of Wartburg, honored Village Lutheran Church and The Chapel School at the fifth annual Jazz in June Gala. Village Lutheran Church was chosen for being a longtime spiritual care provider and partner to the community at Wartburg. The event was held at the Surf Club in New Rochelle and was hosted by John Schaefer, host of WNYC radio show, “Soundcheck.” Stanley Jordan, a Grammy-nominated jazz guitarist and music therapist performed.
Village Lutheran Church and The Chapel School have a longstanding partnership with the Wartburg community. In addition to financial and volunteer support, The Chapel School choirs often visit and sing for residents and Village Lutheran Church has a special service opportunity each month in the spring and fall where church members are dismissed to go to the Wartburg and help residents get to church, worship with them and then help them to get back to their residence. The program is aptly called the “Wheelies” program
as they help push the residents’ wheelchairs to help them attend services. In receiving the award on behalf of the church and school, senior pastor Robert Hartwell commented that the mission of the church and school is to “know, live and share the love of Christ and we consider this mission a mission of service to our community.” Hartwell was joined in receiving the award by members of the staff, the church organist and lay leaders of the church and school. “What a beautiful evening,” stated Kim Zwisdak, develop-
ment office project manager for Village Lutheran Church and The Chapel School. “It was really touching, hearing about all of the positive impacts that the other honorees have made on the Wartburg community.” Village Lutheran Church and The Chapel School are located at 172 White Plains Road in Bronxville, across the street from Concordia College. For more information about Village Lutheran Church and The Chapel School and its programs, call 3373202 or visit thechapelschool. org. (Submitted)
Nearly a decade after a settlement between Westchester County and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, a lingering component to the decree over affordable housing was accepted, settling years of objection by the federal government. The county’s Analysis of Impediments, AI, a document detailing barriers to fair housing that have been created by zoning laws in Westchester, was accepted by newest HUD housing monitor, Lynne Patton, this past week after 10 previous denials from the agency. “HUD will put to rest what some of the critics were saying and in fact what HUD was saying all along, which is that Westchester housing and our communities are discriminatory,” said County Executive Rob Astorino, a Republican, at a July 18 press conference. Astorino refuted claims that a change in leadership on the federal level—namely the election of President Donald Trump, a Republican, and the installment of Dr. Ben Carson, a Republican, as HUD administrator—had any influence over the acceptance of the administration’s latest submission done by VHB, a consulting firm. “It didn’t matter who was in office at this point. I strongly believe that even if [Barack] Obama was still in office, had it been [Hillary] Clinton, no matter what, with these facts that came out…. There was only one conclusion
that could have been reached,” he said. The acceptance of the county’s latest iteration of its AI comes a little more than two months after the denial of a submission sent to the agency in May and resolves one of the final stipulations mandated in the 2009 settlement that was reached under Astorino predecessor Andy Spano, a Democrat. Earlier this year, the county cleared a major hurdle in confirming the development of 750 units—the number mandated over a seven-year period in the housing settlement—despite backlash stemming from a project dubbed Chappaqua Station in the town of New Castle. Each of the mandated 750 units are currently in varying stages of construction. Though the administration will put its AI in the rearview, the prolonged spat with the federal government over its court-mandate analysis hasn’t come without costs. According to Michael Kaplowitz, chairman of the Board of Legislators and a Yorktown Democrat, those costs now total in the tens of millions. “We have urged the county executive to engage an independent consultant—which has now been done—to help our very talented county staff to complete and submit an AI that I am very happy to say has now been accepted by HUD,” he said. “However, this fight cost us $24 million in [federal] monies that we will never get back.” HUD continued on page 9
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Bronxville fifth-graders build friendly monsters Fifth-graders at Bronxville Elementary School had the unique opportunity to participate in an i2 Learning program that replaced their regular classes with a
hands-on, cross-curricular learning experience. Over the course of several days, teachers and students worked to build their own “friendly monster” puppets and
Fifth-graders at Bronxville Elementary School use fabric, glue and coding software to put together their own puppets.
program an LED light and speaker on them. Throughout the experience, which incorporated science, technology, engineering and math skills, the students collaborated with their peers and worked to solve real-world problems. Using needles, thread, felt, fabric glue, coding software and circuit boards, called Lilypad Arduinos, they successfully designed their puppets, programmed a light to complete a series of blinking patterns or remain on and coded a few notes from a song to play over a speaker. “The students learned patience and problem-solving skills through this project,” said fifth-grade teacher Lauren Geremia. “This program was something very different than anything they’ve ever engaged in and many of the skills they learned were brand new. By the end of day two, the students were celebrating their successes.” i2 Learning, an organization that works with world-class scientific and academic institutions, introduces students to the engineering design process and challenges them to think critically and solve problems.
Bronxville Elementary School students participate in an i2 Learning experience, which incorporates science, technology, engineering and math skills. Photos courtesy Bronxville school district
“It is important to engage the students in these types of activities to help build a growth mindset,” Geremia said. “They learned that failing and starting over was
okay and pretty normal. They learned to collaborate, help each other, work together and solve problems. They also recognized strengths in some of their peers
that they hadn’t noticed before.” The learning experience was made possible thanks to a generous grant from the Bronxville School Foundation. (Submitted)
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Tai Chi On Monday, July 24 from 11 a.m. to noon. An instructor from Lyte Body Fitness will lead a series of three classes of tai chi. Tai chi is an ancient martial art that combines movement and meditation. Gentle flowing movements coordinated with deep breathing and mental focus help to improve balance, flexibility, and strength. Space is limited. Registration required. Call 337-7680 ext. 24 or email bronxvillelibrary@gmail.com. For more information on hours and programs, visit eastchesterlibrary.org.
Samuraido action workshop On Monday, July 24 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Watch a cool demonstration of Samuraido, which combines the art of samurai and Japanese martial arts. Then, try to learn a few moves. For ages 5 and up, signed up for one of the library’s summer reading games. Online pre-registration is required. This is a drop-off program. For more information, contact Teresa Chang at 721-8105 or tchang@wlsmail.org.
Mini Designer Craft: Stick Dolls On Tuesday, July 25 at 3:30 p.m. Join the library to make a dancing ballerina, and a superhero stick doll. For those entering kindergarten and grade one. Online pre-registration is required. This is a dropoff program. For more information, contact Teresa Chang at 721-8105 or tchang@wlsmail.org.
Teen Zumba class On Wednesday, July 26 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Come to a fun Zumba session led by an instructor from the Steffi Nossen School of Dance. Learn how fun exercise can be. Registration online is required. For more information, contact Amelia Buccarelli at 721-8109 or abuccarelli@wlsmail.org.
Game Coding Using Scratch On Thursday, July 27 at 3:30 p.m. Participants will learn how to use loops, data, and operators to design games in Scratch. For those entering grades three and up, and signed up for one of the library’s summer reading games. Online pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Teresa Chang at 721-8105 or tchang@wlsmail.org.
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Sciencetellers: Pirates, Lost at Sea On Tuesday, July 25 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Yeager Room. Set sail on an action-packed adventure for children about a crew of quirky pirates that must rescue their captain and find a way to build a new ship before all hope is lost at sea. Throughout the story, volunteers from the audience will help explore the science behind clouds, combustion, air pressure and more.
Frank’s Music Show On Wednesday, July 26 from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Dance and sing while learning important life skills and ideas such as manners, respecting others, sharing and loving yourself—all taught through original music that kids and parents love.
Mad Science Day: Nebula Slime On Thursday, July 27 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. For grades six and up. Stop in and make Nebula slime, it’ll be out of this world. Registration required. Include child’s name and age in the comment box provided.
STEM Stories On Thursday, July 27 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. For ages 3 and up. Through stories, experiments and activities, participants will explore the many ways we encounter the world through the five senses. This week’s sense: Smell.
The Older & Wiser Driver On Friday, July 28 from 11 a.m. to noon. Join the library for a free traffic safety presentation for older adults. Topics will include understanding changing abilities; assessing skills; knowing when to stop driving; and planning for alternative transportation. Presented by the Westchester County Traffic Safety Office. Registration required. Call 337-7680 ext. 24 or email bronxvillelibrary@gmail.com.
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Ayurveda 101 On Wednesday, July 26 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Come learn about Ayurveda, the science of life. Ayurveda is an ancient method of holistic wellness and healing from India. It takes into account the “whole” person (i.e., physical, mental, emotional and spiritual bodies) and maintains that everyone has a natural body type or constitution, called a dosha. You will learn about the three doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) and the foods and daily practices that balance each of the three doshas. You will come away with an understanding of the principles of Ayurveda and the dosha(s) that best describe you. Registration required. Call 337-7680 ext. 24 or email bronxvillelibrary@gmail.com.
Edible Construction On Wednesday, July 26 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Open to ages 3 and up. Participants will make edible trucks and planes. While this is a peanut-free program, parents or caregivers of children with food allergies are advised to use caution. Registration required. Include child’s name and age in the comment box provided.
Joint Replacement and Surgery Patient Education Every Wednesday from 9:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. in the NYP Lawrence lobby Conference Room. Are you tired of knee, hip or shoulder pain? Have you scheduled joint replacement surgery? All are welcome to attend this pre-operative joint replacement patient education class to learn about the surgical and rehabilitative experience, and meet the hospital’s multidisciplinary team who can answer your questions. To register, call 787-2119.
Aphasia Support Group Meeting On Wednesday, July 26 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the NYP Lawrence Palmer Hall, first floor, in the Rehabilitation Department (Speech Office). NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital hosts a free weekly aphasia support group meeting. Aphasia is a communication disorder that often results from damage to the brain—usually caused by stroke. It can affect the ability to speak and understand, and reading and writing. The meetings are for anyone who has the condition and are led by a NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital speech therapist. The gatherings offer information on how to improve communication, the latest in aphasia research, language games, and a place to make friends in a supportive environment. Family members and caregivers are welcome. For more information, please call Dahna Stadtmauer or Meagan Moscaritolo at 787-3373. Registration not required.
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Acting Fun with Miss Nora On Tuesday, July 25 at 4 p.m. Stagestruck will be held and is open to ages 6 to 10. Registration is required by calling the library at 961-2121.
Meet the Author On Wednesday, July 26 at 6:30 p.m. Meet award-winning author Linda Cardillo, who will discuss her latest book, “Island Legacy.” A book signing will follow. Registration is required by calling the library at 961-2121.
Teen Book Discussion On Thursday, July 27 at 4 p.m. A librarian will hold a book discussion on “Fish in a Tree” by Lynda Hunt with snacks. Registration is required by calling the library at 961-2121.
Puzzles and board games On Friday, July 28 at 4 p.m. For ages 4 to 10. Children are invited for an afternoon of games and puzzles. Registration is required by calling the library at 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.
Kids vs. Grown-Ups Imagination Build-Off Challenge Beat the summer heat while igniting your creativity at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester with the Kids vs. Grown-Ups Imagination BuildOff Challenge, through Friday, July 28. Build-offs will be held twice daily during the week, at 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., and consist of a five-minute challenge where kids and adults go head-to-head to compete with imagination and LEGO bricks, to be judged by Model Builders. All participants will be entered into a final Imagination Build-Off contest. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester is located at 39 Fitzgerald St. in Yonkers. Tickets start at $15.95; children under 2 are free. Hours: Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday to Thursday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Last tickets are sold at 5 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, and at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information, call 866-243-0770 or visit legolanddiscoverycenter.com/westchester. 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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Bronxville fifth-graders inspire change
Bronxville Elementary School fifth-graders present their findings at the school’s Inquiry Fair. Photo courtesy Bronxville school district
As part of a project-based learning experience, fifth-graders at Bronxville Elementary School worked together to research a number of issues that affect the world, their school and community before embarking on a journey to inspire awareness and change. After brainstorming ideas and engaging in class discussions, the students worked in groups based on their interests and were tasked with researching their topics, interviewing experts and coming up with a social action plan. Some of the topics they researched included cancer, gender equality, animal
abuse, poaching, affordable education for all, ocean pollution, smoking, bullying and more. “The students were really engaged in this process,” said fifthgrade teacher Megan Figueroa. “Many of the topics they chose to research led them to learning about things that were difficult, such as cancer and smoking. It was a process for them to learn how to weed through the information [available to them] and turn it into something meaningful and relatable to a fifth-grader.” As part of the experience, which allowed students to gain knowl-
edge through sustained inquiry and authentic learning, the students reached out to a local homeless shelter, as well as nursing homes and soup kitchens, and wrote letters to cancer patients to become more knowledgeable about the issues they’ve been researching. They also created public service announcements and websites to promote awareness about their topics. At the end of the unit, the students proudly presented their findings during the school’s Inquiry Fair, which was open to parents and community members. (Submitted)
Meet Scarlet! This lovely lady is a beautiful Great Dane, perhaps German Shepherd mix, who is very sweet, friendly with people, housebroken and selective with other dogs. Scarlet is spayed, vaccinated, dewormed and microchipped. Make her part of your family for an adoption donation of $350. To meet Scarlet, call 834-6955 or visit NY-PetRescue.org. (Submitted)
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PEACE CORPS VOLUNTEER discusses teaching in South Africa By TAYLOR BROWN General Assignment Reporter
As her junior year of college came to a close, Charlotte Ference decided that after school, she wanted to do something to help give back to those in need, prompting her to join the Peace Corps. She explained that she first heard about the Peace Corps when she was 12 years old through a family friend, who described his time in the Peace Corps as when his life begun. “He was always really on board with when you are done with school, and when you need
to know what you’re going to do next, you should join the Peace Corps,” Ference told the Review. After she graduated in May 2015 from Iona College, where she majored in English and psychology and minored in religious studies, she decided to commit two years of her life to volunteering for the Peace Corps as an English teacher. Ference said that she had told herself, “I’m going to join the Peace Corps, [then] I’m going to go back, get a job, and have a career.” At the age of just 22, she left for Fandani, a village in South Africa.
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Charlotte Ference was assigned a host family, which included her host grandmother and two host sisters.
While in South Africa, Charlotte Ference taught English to elementary and middle school students. Photos courtesy Charlotte Ference
Charlotte Ference volunteered with Charlotte Ference takes a the Peace Corps for two years as hike with her three-year-old an English teacher. neighbor, Ontakula.
Ference said that by living in Fandani, she felt like she learned how to become an adult. “Iona gave me all the skills, but it’s such a sheltered community, you rarely need to do something alone,” she said. “Fandani taught me how to be confident in my independence.” During her time in Fandani, Ference lived in a rondeval, a round hut made of mud with a thatched roof that didn’t have access to running water, or reliable electricity and cell phone service. “Sometimes [my house] made me feel like ‘Oh, how exciting and exotic,’ and on a bad day I was like ‘My house is made of cow s---, of course this is going to go wrong,’” she said. During the first few months of her stay, Ference said, “My goal [was] to just meet people and hang out with these children that I have to teach.” Ference lived next to her host family, which included her two host sisters and host grandmother. Ference spoke fondly of her host grandmother, who helped show her the ropes and worked with her to understand the Tshivenda, the language of Venda, the providence of South Africa that Fandani is located in. “[My host grandmother] dealt with so much of my nonsense,” she said. Ference explained her technique for learning the language consisted of following around her host grandmother with a dictio-
Charlotte Ference was placed in Fandani, a village in South Africa, where she lived for nearly two years.
nary to help her translate. The knowledge of the local language helped Ference when the school year began in January 2016, where she taught English to elementary and middle school students. She explained that typically, schools with 100 children are only given three teachers. On top of this, schools located in more rural villages lacked enough textbooks and writing utensils, making it difficult for students to learn. “The teachers know how to teach, they know what to do, [and] they want to teach, and the resources aren’t there,” she said. “If you’re in a super rural area, your kids are going to fail no matter how much the teachers love teaching.” Eventually, the struggles Ference was facing with the school became too much, and she requested to leave her volunteer assignment just 22 months in. Although she was met with these obstacles, other volunteers she worked with agree that she made an impact during her time in Fandani. Michelle Dolinar, a Peace Corps volunteer in Masisi, a village in South Africa, said that her friendship with Ference was one of the best things that came out of her time volunteering. “Volunteers and Peace Corps staff could turn to [Ference] for advice and support, and know that her response was genuine,”
said Dolinar, who also worked as an English teacher. Although Ference was more than 7,000 miles from her home in Smallwood, New York, she was able to keep up with family, friends and professors. Dr. Kim Paffenroth, a professor of religious studies at Iona College, said it was important for him to keep up with Ference. “In her faraway land, it seemed right to go to some extra effort to buy cards and warm socks and send them along,” Paffenroth said. Just as she kept up with her loved ones in the U.S., Ference said the distance from her friends and host family back in Fandani hasn’t got in the way of continuing on with those relationships. “I talk to someone from Fandani at least every other day,” she said. Ference, now 24, said that reintegrating into American culture has been difficult and that she’s still trying to figure out who she is. “Every part of me fell in love with that village,” she said. Despite this, she already has plans to begin studying for her master’s in social work at Hunter College in August, and her master’s in health advocacy at Sarah Lawrence College in January. As for Fandani, Ference said she already has plans to visit again in 2019. CONTACT: taylor@hometwn.com
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Jenkins collects signatures, primary with Latimer official By JAMES PERO Staff Writer An intra-party battle for the Democratic Party’s nomination for county executive is fated after Westchester County Legislator Ken Jenkins, of Yonkers, easily cleared a major hurdle to trigger a primary. Last week, Jenkins submitted petitions—almost three times the amount of signatures necessary to force a Democratic primary— to the county Board of Elections effectively pitting him against New York state senator and Democratic frontrunner in the race for the county’s top elected office, George Latimer, of Rye. “Since 2010 when [Rob] Astorino was in office, I’ve been the one standing up for issues,” Jenkins, 55, told the Review. “Not everyone can say that.” Jenkins, a veteran of the county Board of Legislators, who served as the body’s chairman from 2010 to 2014, will face a formidable challenge in Latimer who secured 71 percent of district leaders’ vote at a countywide convention clinching the Democratic nomination back in May, Latimer has also never lost an election in a political career that dates back to 1987. Like Jenkins, Latimer also served on the Board of Legislators, acting as the body’s chairman from 1998 to 2001. Already, Jenkins has started to draw a line between him and his fellow Democratic opponent. “I think our game plan is materially different from [Latimer’s],” said Jenkins, adding that two consecutive Democratic campaigns for county executive against Astorino have ended in defeat. “This particular time we have to do something different.” Latimer said his track record, however, speaks for itself. “I run positively. I won’t attack [Jenkins],” he said. “My service and record stands on its own. That was proven by the way I won the convention.”
Candidate for Westchester County executive Ken Jenkins, a Yonkers Democrat, will trigger a primary against state Sen. George Latimer, a Rye Democrat, after clearing a petition hurdle with relative ease. File photo
Amplifying the upcoming primary election for Jenkins will be higher stakes than usual; a primary run for county executive will exclude the longtime lawmaker from running for re-election to his current legislative seat. According to Jenkins, however, the prospect will be worth the risk. “I’m willing to risk what is a safe Democratic seat because we need to make changes,” Jenkins said. Already, four prospective candidates have filed petitions to fill Jenkins’ legislative seat. Whichever candidate claims victory in the Democratic primary will have to quickly turn his attention to trying to upset and unseat Astorino, who has held office since 2010, in November. Astorino has proven a stalwart in Westchester County politics, even despite a voting base tilted heavily in favor of registered Democrats. In 2009, he upset two-term incumbent County Executive Andy Spano, a Democrat, and followed that up by easily winning re-election to the seat in 2013 against New Rochelle’s Democratic
Mayor Noam Bramson. Though the county executive has consistently touted his decision to keep taxes flat since entering office, that accolade has also been used as a cudgel by political opponents, like Jenkins, who claim that the county executive’s budget is “structurally unsound.” According to county administration officials, however, an annual audit concluded that Westchester ended its fiscal year with a $1.5 million surplus. For Jenkins, the focus is on the immediate race ahead, and a decision to challenge his party— regardless of political risk—is final. “I made a commitment,” he said. “This is what I’m doing, I’m moving forward.” CONTACT: james@hometwn.com
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Villagewide public works improvements BRONXVILLE TODAY Mayor Mary Marvin
No longer the quiet period for village government, the summer months are now dedicated to public works improvements, with the most disruptive activities planned for the least congested times in Bronxville. All of the following will commence at some point during the coming weeks with the goal of substantial completion by Labor Day. 85 Pondfield walkway and stairs In collaboration with the adjacent property owner, repairs will be made to the area as it is an important conduit from Garden Avenue parking to our stores and professional offices. Sewer relining project Set to begin in August, the village’s principal trunk line for sanitary sewer will be relined from the intersection of Pondfield Road and Route 22 all the way to Meadow Avenue, including a section under the Bronxville School. Concurrently, we have submitted a grant application to the state, as after researching we believe we qualify for funding to help offset the full cost. Kensington Road The completion of the road and streetscape improvements in the area will be dependent on the exterior completion of Villa BXV. Curbing, landscaping and existing sidewalk repair will extend to Beechtree Lane. A raised landscaped island will be added at the Sagamore and Kensington roads intersection for better ease of passage for both cars and pedestrians. Of importance, we do anticipate the sidewalk on the Villa BXV side completed for walkers in time for the opening of school. After this work is completed, sections of Sagamore and Kensington roads will be repaired accordingly.
Road repaving In conjunction with the completion of the FEMA flood mitigation project, sections of Midland Avenue will be repaved as well as Crows Nest Road and Village Lane. Money and time permitting, Fordal Road would be next on the docket. Notices will be delivered to affected homeowners outlining the days and length of disruption so one can plan accordingly. If your street is not on the year’s list, all requests are catalogued and reviewed yearly for placement in the queue. Phase II downtown lighting New lamps will be added in the Kraft Avenue parking lot—many of them teardrop in shape—as well as in the environs of the West Side traffic circle. Phase I residential lighting We have begun testing new LED lighting on Oriole Avenue between Orchard and Woodland and welcome your feedback; look for labels on the light posts identifying the new fixtures. The residential upgrades will only occur after an extensive testing period and in consultation with neighborhoods. At project’s end, the village will save 33 percent in electrical costs on a yearly basis, not even factoring in the significant decrease in maintenance. FEMA flood mitigation project Coming in on time and budget, public right of way portions will be completed in the next two weeks, thus freeing the school district to begin work on their property. Comprehensive plan The village is preparing to solicit request for proposals (RFPs) for planning firms to assist us in revamping out village code to reflect the needs and realities of 2017, both on the commercial and residential levels. Chief among concerns on the residential side are the preservation of trees and historic structures, teardowns, reviewing size of additions visà-vis lot sizes and duration time of projects. On the commercial
front, chief concerns include the balance between retail merchandise stores versus service establishments and the revamping of the approval process for the opening of any new businesses. Bids should be in hand by fall. Department of Public Works building The trustees will be reviewing proposals to upgrade facilities on Palumbo Place. Never updated since being built in 1942, our DPW structures are woefully inadequate for 2017 needs. As example, most of our intricate equipment must be stored outside due to space limitations, decreasing their average life span by almost 50 percent. Retail Mix and Marketing Committee The committee is in full swing with all constituent groups a part of the discussion. Sub-committees include Communications, Business Outreach, Marketing, Signage and Streetscape and Parking. It is a very positive collaborative group that I am confident will produce results. Metro-North Metro-North informed us that painting will begin in about four weeks on the south side of the underpass followed by a repainting of the two covered walkways down to the street underpass, the surrounding canopies and railing and even the station building itself. This is the start of what we hope will be the first in a series of improvements to the station area. Village cameras Finally, as point of clarification, our village cameras are NOT red light cameras. “Red light cameras” can only be used for red light enforcement with a civil penalty to the registered vehicle owner. Our cameras are surveillance only, except for extremely rare occurrences involving vehicle and traffic law violations where the driver can be positively identified by the footage. Again, any residents affected by any of the above projects will be contacted directly.
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As a penalty for the county’s failure to comply with the terms of its settlement with HUD, it has, in aggregate, lost $24 million in federal block grants throughout the past eight years. Since HUD’s 2009 lawsuit, which was settled the year before Astorino took office, tensions between the county and the agency have boiled over on numerous occasions, resulting in the threat of federal fines and multiple appeals from the county regarding its AI. According to Kaplowitz, who echoed previous statements from Astorino, lawmakers will still work to expand affordable housing throughout the county despite satisfying the terms of the agreement. “I look forward to continuing our partnership with the administration to build more affordable housing in all of Westchester’s communities in a way that makes
A major piece in putting to rest a longstanding dispute between Westchester County and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development was accepted this past week after 10 denials from the federal government. Photo courtesy Westchester County
sense from a planning perspective, without the imposition of quotas and directives from Wash-
ington,” he said. CONTACT: james@hometwn.com
Tuckahoe appoints interim elementary principal
Tuckahoe school district’s Board of Education has appointed Louis Cuglietto as the 2017-2018 interim principal for William E. Cottle Elementary School. Photo courtesy Houlihanomalley.com
At a special meeting on July 18, the Board of Education of the Tuckahoe school district voted to appoint Louis Cuglietto as interim elementary school principal for the 2017-2018 school year. Cuglietto will be replacing George Albano, who is retiring. Cuglietto served as principal of the John F. Kennedy Magnet School in the Port Chester from 2000 to 2015. Under his tenure, the elementary school was recipient of the prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award based on student performance and in recognition of its Response to Intervention program. Most recently, Cuglietto was the interim supervisor of School Safety and Facilities for South
Westchester BOCES. In this role, he provided professional development trainings and safety planning consultation for school districts throughout Westchester County including Tuckahoe. Cuglietto has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from CUNY Baruch College and a Master of Arts degree in Mathematics Education from CUNY City College. He has a Master of Science in School Administration and Supervision from CUNY City College and possesses his permanent NYS School District Administrator certification. “I believe Cuglietto’s extensive background in education and successful track record as an
elementary principal make him a very good fit for [William E. Cottle Elementary School] at this time. Furthermore, his familiarity with the Tuckahoe schools will enable him to hit the ground running and continue to build on the success of our academic and enrichment programs,” stated Superintendent Carl Albano. After thoughtful consideration, it was determined that an interim principal was the best option for William E. Cottle at this time. The Tuckahoe school district will conduct a thorough search process in winter 2018 to secure a permanent elementary school principal for the 2018-2019 school year. (Submitted)
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Business Briefs Jiang joins Scarsdale’s Berkshire Hathaway Chalet Jiang has joined the Scarsdale office of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Westchester Properties. The announcement was made by Mark Nadler, director of Westchester Sales. In a statement Nadler said, “I am very excited that somebody with such a strong business background and understanding of customer service is joining our firm. I think she will be a huge asset and look forward to working with her.” Jiang has worked many years in the financial industry. She performed fund accounting for Millennium Partners, analyzed fund investments for institutional clients at Credit Suisse, and provided trade valuations and control for the fixed income desk at Nomura Securities. She played an important role in providing client services on a day-to-day basis for hedge funds and financial institutions. Born and raised in Shanghai, Jiang came to the U.S. to pursue an MBA in accounting from Baruch College and became a CPA in New York. Her years of experience and international background have enabled her to develop solid expertise in nearly every aspect of client services. Proud to be part of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Westchester Properties, Jiang brings her creative problem solving and negotiation skills as well as a goal-oriented talent to her commitment as a real estate professional. She has lived in beautiful Scarsdale since 2007 with her husband John, a quantitative analyst at JP Morgan, and daughter Kelly, who attends Edgemont Junior-Senior High School. She is a member of the Edgemont Chinese Association. Contact Jiang today for all of your buying and selling needs in Westchester County. Call 646-3697079 or email ChaletJiang@bhhswestchester.com. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Westchester Properties is a leading real estate brokerage firm with nearly 130 realtors in Westchester County. Selectively chosen by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and HomeServices of America; the global reach, financial strength and fresh brand make Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Westchester Properties the premiere real estate firm in the Northeast. Whether it be residential, commercial, corporate relocation, equestrian or waterfront living, its company and realtors are local market experts committed to providing exceptional service to its clients. For more information, visit bhhswestchester.com.
Coldwell Banker names Monaco regional VP Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Connecticut and Westchester County is pleased to announce that Joe Monaco has been appointed regional vice president of the company’s Westchester County region. Reporting to Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage president Joseph A. Valvano, Monaco will be responsible for the oversight and productivity of the company’s 13 sales offices and nearly 550 sales associates in Westchester County. Monaco has extensive real estate experience and
has held various leadership roles with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. Prior to his new role, he was a branch manager for several regional offices and was honored as a top-producing manager with its President’s Circle and President’s Council awards. His success included leading the company’s Yorktown Heights office to a No. 1 market share position, consistently maintaining that same office’s rank as one of the top 10 offices in the region, growing the small White Plains office into a top office in Westchester County, and growing the Stamford, Connecticut, office’s profitability. “Joe is an accomplished and dynamic real estate professional who has a strong track record of boosting the performance of sales offices. He is widely respected within the industry for his expertise and deep understanding of the local marketplace,” Valvano said. “I am enthusiastic that Joe has decided to return to the company in a broader leadership capacity and confident that he will greatly build and expand on the successes of this region.” In the interim, Monaco served as regional vice president for Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty in Westchester County, where he oversaw operations for nine offices, and most recently served as manager of the Ridgefield, Connecticut, brokerage of William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty before his return to Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage as regional vice president. Licensed in Connecticut, New Jersey and New York, Monaco has 34 years of experience in residential real estate sales and leadership. “This is an exciting time in real estate, and I am very happy to have the opportunity to work with such a dynamic group of professionals,” Monaco said. “Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage continues to be at the forefront when it comes to cutting-edge technology, marketing and education resources, which benefits not only the company’s affiliated sales associates and management, but also the clients.” Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, a leading residential real estate brokerage company in Connecticut and Westchester County, operates approximately 51 offices with more than 2,300 affiliated sales associates serving the communities of Connecticut and Westchester County. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage is part of NRT LLC, the nation’s largest residential real estate brokerage company. For more information, visit ColdwellBankerHomes.com.
Alcée joins Scarsdale’s Berkshire Hathaway Realtor Julie Alcée has joined the Scarsdale office of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Westchester Properties. The announcement was made by Mark Nadler, director of Westchester Sales. In a statement Nadler said, “I am delighted Julie has joined us. She possesses all of the qualities we look for in our sales associates. Her background in education and business will make her a perfect fit for our organization.” As a licensed real estate broker, Alcée personifies the philosophy of cultivating positive long-lasting relationships with her clients, providing concierge services, and adding just the right personal touches that demonstrate she understands their needs and passions. Plus, of course, she will get you the best offer the market will bear.
Alcée is a patient educator and guides her clients through the buying, selling and renting process step-by-step. She is a dynamic, energetic, and resourceful “go-getter” and an excellent negotiator who is not satisfied until her clients’ needs are met. Her years of experience in the corporate world—in the financial service as well as the human resource industries—coupled with that as a teacher has equipped her with the business and interpersonal savvy to navigate complex situations with tact and effectiveness. On a more personal note, some of the organizations that Alcée supports are: Children International, where she has been sponsoring children for 20plus years; her alma matter, Brandeis University; and the ASPCA. While raised on Long Island, Alcée has resided
in Westchester for the past 19-plus years. The Rye Neck section of Mamaroneck, Hartsdale, and White Plains, where she currently resides, are the Hudson Valley areas she has called home. Contact Alcée today for all of your buying and selling needs in Westchester County. Call 588-7801 or email JulieAlcee@bhhswestchester.com. For more information, visit bhhswestchester.com. The next Business Briefs section will run in August. Please send any submission for our August edition to news@hometwn. com, with “Business” in the subject line of your email. Each submission may include one picture. If you have any questions, email us at news@hometwn.com.
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‘Annie’ Westchester Broadway Theatre presents
Inspired by “Little Orphan Annie,” the 1924 comic strip by Harold Gray, “Annie” is a heart-warming story, filled with adventure and laughs that defines what family truly means. One of the longest running shows in Broadway history and the winner of seven Tony Awards, “Annie” returns to the Westchester Broadway Theatre stage through Sunday, Sept. 10. “Annie,” one of the world’s best-loved musicals, is set in 1933 in New York City during the Great Depression. Annie is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City orphanage that is run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. With the help of the other girls in the orphanage, she escapes to the wondrous world of NYC where she finds a new home and family in billionaire, Oliver Warbucks, his secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy. Notable musical numbers include “It’s the Hard Knock Life,” “Easy Street,” “I Don’t Need Anything But You,” and “Tomorrow.” Peyton Fishman, of Irvington, and Kaylin Hedges, of Valley Cottage, star as Annie in alternating performances. Michael DeVries is Daddy Warbucks, the billionaire business man. You may remember him in “Wicked” and “Hello, Dolly!” on Broadway. Susann Fletcher is Miss Hannigan, the cold-hearted or-
Michael DeVries as Oliver Warbucks, and Kaylin Hedges as Annie perform “Together At Last.” Photos/John Vecchiolla
Meet the Orphans of “Annie”: from left, Ruby Griffin as July; Anika Bobra as Tessie; Peyton Ella as Annie; Gabriella Uhl as Kate; Nora Kennedy as Pepper; and Maureen Henshaw as Duffy. In basket, Haylie Shea Christiano as Molly.
phanage owner. She starred as Louise Seger in WBT’s production of “Always… Patsy Cline.” Warbucks’ secretary and love-interest, Grace, is portrayed by Celeste Hudson, who was seen in “Show Boat” at WBT. Miss Hannigan’s con-artist brother, Rooster, is played by Adam Roberts, who appeared on Broadway in “Pippin” and “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark.” The role of Lily, Rooster’s petty-thieving girlfriend, is played by Aubrey Sinn, who starred as Maria in WBT’s production of “The Sound of Mu-
The cast of “Annie” on stage at the Westchester Broadway Theatre.
sic.” John-Charles Kelly plays President Franklin D. Roosevelt. A lively group of local girls play the orphans in “Annie”: Anika Bobra, of Armonk; Tahlia Ellie of Short Hills, New Jersey; Haylie Christiano and Ruby Griffin, both of Valley Cottage; Maureen Henshaw, of Carmel; Nora Kennedy, of Tappan; Molly Lyons, of Wappinger’s Falls; Sasha Murray, of Chappaqua; Lucy Neureuther, of Harrison; Ella Stanley, of the Bronx; Lauren Sun, of Rye Brook; and Gabriella Uhl, of Cornwall.
Featuring: Robert Abdoo, Kelly Black, Laura Cable, Joseph Cullinane, Jesse Lynn Harte, Carl Hulden, Ryan Alexander Jacobs, Kelsey Self, Rochelle Smith, Roger Preston Smith, and Billy Clark Taylor. Sunny, a 7-year-old terrier mix, will play Sandy the dog. He was rescued from a kill shelter and appeared in the 2014 revival of “Annie” on Broadway, and in the national tour. He was the subject of a NBC special entitled “Annie’s Search for Sandy.” Sunny follows in the line of great Sandy dogs rescued and trained by Bill Berloni. Directed and choreographed by Mary Jane Houdina; musical director is William Stanley; assistant director/choreographer is Robert Abdoo. Rochelle Smith is the dog handler. Steve Loftus is the technical director. Costume design by Suzy Benzinger; costume coordinator is Heather Carey; set design by Michael Bottari and Ron Case; lighting design is by Andrew Gmoser; sound design is by Mark Zuckerman; wig and hair design by Shannon Harrington. The production stage manager is Victor Lukas; assistant stage manager is Duane McDevitt; and properties are by Grumpy Props. Lisa Tiso
is the associate producer. Show times through Sept. 10 are: Wednesday, Thursday and some Friday matinees: lunch at 11:30 a.m. and show at 1 p.m.; Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings: dinner at 6:30 p.m. and show at 8 p.m.; Sunday matinees: lunch at noon 12 and show at 1:30 p.m.; Sunday evenings: dinner at 5:30 p.m. and show at 7 p.m. For reservations, call 592-2222 or visit BroadwayTheatre.com. For group reservations, with discounts for groups of 20 or more, call 592-2225. For luxury boxes, for private parties of six to 22, call 592-8730. Enjoy dining
Peyton Ella as Annie and Sunny as Sandy the dog on stage in the Westchester Broadway Theatre’s production of “Annie.”
and theatre in an elegant private box. Additional features include an expanded dinner menu, hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, private powder room, and luxury box reserved parking. Ticket prices: dinner and show range between $56 and $84 plus tax, depending on the performances chosen. Beverage service and gratuities are not included in the ticket price. Discounts are available for children, students and senior citizens at select performances. Also check the website for ongoing special offers. For more information, visit BroadwayTheatre. com. (Submitted)
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Weather prompts swim meet change
Young swimmers from local clubs congregate at Hommocks Ice Rink on July 14. Inclement weather moved the scheduled swim meet indoors.
Mamaroneck Swim and Dive Club coaches Kevin and Kat Stuttle pose for a picture at the fourth annual Summer Invitational on July 14.
The Mamaroneck Swim and Dive Club hosted its fourth annual Summer Invitational on Friday, July 14. It was planned as an evening of fun and competitive swim races at the Hommocks Pool with visiting teams from Lake Isle Country Club and the Harrison Town Pool, until threatening storms rolled in. The team moved the event to the neighboring Hommocks Ice Rink for an impromptu indoor party. MSDC coaches Kat and Kevin Stuttle quickly switched their team’s lineup of swim relays to dry land races on the ice rink. Events including T-shirt, skipping, crab and scooter races replaced the freestyle, butterfly, breast and backstroke relays. Afterward, organizers turned the rink into a ball pit with beach balls supplied by Gelb Orthodontics. Elsewhere in the rink arena, parents had a chance to catch up with one another and forget about planning dinner that evening while enjoying a barbecue prepared by the Zehe Family, owners of Apiary in Larchmont and an MSDC family. Larchmont’s James Lambert was the DJ and filled the rink with summer sounds, which got kids dancing. KiKi’s Nation and Swim ‘n Surf set up pop-up shops, selling the season’s latest swimwear and gear. Jaine Elkind Eney, deputy town supervisor for the town of Mama-
roneck, attends the meet every year and said that the ability of event staff to pivot to the indoor venue helped maintain the essence of the invitational this year. “The success of the event was a testament to the organizers who, in the face of a rainout, created a wonderful indoor community event,” she said. “The large enthusiastic turnout demonstrated the Mamaroneck swim club spirit and winning attitude.” Jen Pollak, aquatics director for the town of Mamaroneck Recreation Department, seconded Elkind Eney’s sentiments “It’s all fun and games tonight, but inside,” Pollack said. “[We’re] just trying to raise a little bit of money, so we can do fun things with the kids.” The Mamaroneck Swim and Dive Club, comprised of girls and boys aged 6 to 17 years old, has had a series of winning seasons and is a four-time division champion. It went undefeated in the 2016 season, and in the same year it’s head coach, Kat Stuttle, was named Westchester County Swim Conference’s Coach of the Year. The success of the team has helped swell its ranks to more than 120 members and it has had a waiting list the past two years. Several team members have gone on to medal at county and conference championships over this time. (Submitted)
A member of Mamaroneck Swim and Dive Club is decked out in festive attire for the annual Summer Invitational.
Local youths take part in activities at the Hommocks Ice Rink. Contributed photos
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