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August 25, 2017 | Vol. 5, Number 34 | www.eastchesterreview.com

Int’l production company to host benefit concert

DATING WITH DISABILITIES Andrew Kranichfeld, a Westchester native, is working on a dating app called Love is Blind, which he hopes will help alleviate some of the problems that disabled people face when trying to find love. For story, see page 6. Photo courtesy Pinterest.com

Bronxville political group focuses on local voter issues In anticipation of the Westchester County general election on Nov. 7, the Greater Bronxville Indivisible, GBI, group is sponsoring three free presentations on important local issues affecting voters. The goal is to promote public understanding, foster constructive discussion and enhance civic engagement. • Sept. 26, 7 p.m. - Yeager Room, Bronxville Library - Westchester County Clerk Tim Idoni will speak about the functions of county government and how its decisions affect our community. • Oct. 4, 2:30 p.m. – Yeager Room, Bronxville Library - Donald Hughes, president of the Syracuse-based Hughes Environ-

mental Consulting, will discuss the environmental and public health risks posed by a hotel development currently underway on the grounds of the defunct marble quarry on Marbledale Road in Tuckahoe. The 3.5-acre lot has functioned as an open “mixed industrial waste dump” and automobile storage and repair site since the 1930s. • Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m. - Visual Arts Center, Sarah Lawrence College - David McKay Wilson, finance reporter and tax watch columnist for The Journal News, will speak on the impact of County Executive Rob Astorino’s strict “No Tax Increase” policy on the county government and its long-term financial out-

look. The Journal News is sponsoring this event. GBI’s first presentation was on July 25 at the Reformed Church and included a discussion on the closure of the Indian Point nuclear reactor. Michael Dulong, a staff attorney at Riverkeeper, talked about the more than 20 years of controversy that has surrounded the plant, including the environmental risks to county residents and the plant’s numerous operational problems, as well as the potential consequences of losing 25 percent of the region’s electricity production and the economic impact of its closure. He also addressed the complex legal challenges ahead, including

a lawsuit filed by Astorino to delay or block the closure. Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Entergy Corp., the company that owns and runs the plant, agreed that the two operating reactors will be shut down in 2020 and 2021. “People tend to downplay the importance of local government, yet this issue, among others, brings to the fore the importance of decisions that are being made at the local level,” said Dulong at the meeting. Free parking is available at both the library and the college. For further information, contact Bruce Anderson at Bruceanderson99@icloud.com or call 630542-9393. (Submitted)

On The Quays, a New York City-based international production company will present “An Afternoon with Keiji Ishiguri & On The Quays,” a benefit concert in their series of “Hometown Concerts - the How About Love Tour” at the St. James the Less Parish Hall on Sunday, Sept. 17 in Scarsdale. The 4 p.m. concert benefit will be hosted by Broadway performer and Westchester resident Albert Guerzon, soon to be seen in “Escape to Margaritaville” on Broadway. The benefit will also feature Westchester natives Ryan McGovern, Dakota Martin, Erica Sweany, Ester Barroso-Guerzon, and young performers Gabby Adams and Anthony Gjelaj. Ishiguri will be organizing the concert and music directing the afternoon. Ishiguri grew up in Eastchester and performed at St. James and has gone on to perform, music direct, and teach throughout Westchester and New York City. In addition, the concert will spotlight On The Quay’s cast of “RENT,” which will be presented at the Cas Di Cultura, Aruba’s Nation Theater, this fall. This marks the first time “RENT” will have been performed in Aruba and the first major professional production at the Cas Di Cultura. This past September, Aruba joined only a handful of Caribbean countries to offer legal samesex civil unions. The evening is a benefit for “On The Quays,” their future events, and the production headed to Aruba. Rounding out the concert cast are Johnny Newcomb from Broadway’s “American Idiot,” Magdiel Cabral, Thomas Green,

and Michael Quadrino from the cast of “RENT.” “On The Quays” was founded in September 2016 by Nicola Murphy, Quadrino, Ishiguri, Matt Engle and Jenna Tanzola. The collective is inspired to tell relevant and engaging stories and is committed to sharing perspectives that promote equality, empathy and understanding. This production of “RENT” previously played a sold-out, critically acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. “’RENT’ for a new generation with a faultless cast, exquisite performances, and vocals that move the soul,” said ScotsGay Magazine of the production. Anthony Rapp from the original Broadway cast of “RENT” called the cast “dynamic, authentic, and extraordinarily talented.” Rapp also acted as artistic consultant on the original Edinburgh production. The production will be featured in a new book—“RENT FAQ” by Tom Rowan—coming out October 2017. The book chronicles the history of the musical, its legacy, and significant productions it has given rise to worldwide. “On The Quays” will also donate a portion of the proceeds from the evening to The Children’s Village. There will be a small reception after the concert where attendees are encouraged to learn more about “On The Quays,” “RENT,” enjoy light refreshments, and participate in a raffle. More information on the company can be found at OnTheQuays.com. For concert tickets, visit HowAboutLoveScarsdale.brownpapertickets.com. (Submitted)