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Sports Hall of Fame inductees announced

TIGERS TRIP UP BRONCOS

Diego Barrentes, left, challenges Jeb Burnell for a ball during a Sept. 1 game between Tuckahoe and Bronxville. The Tigers overcame a slow start to beat the Broncos 3-2.

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Westchester County to hold 9/11 blood drive County Executive Rob Astorino announced that Westchester County will once again host a blood drive with the New York Blood Center as part of the county’s “9/11 Day: Serve + Remember” activities. The drive —open to all county employees and members of the public—will take place on Monday, Sept. 11, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Westchester County Center at 198 Central Park Ave., White Plains.

“A single unit of blood can save up to three lives,” Astorino said. “Please join us as we honor the victims of 9/11 and strive to strengthen our communities through service.”

To schedule an appointment or to register as a walk-in, please visit the New York Blood Center at NYBloodCenter.org.

Anyone between the ages of 16

and 76 and weighing at least 110 pounds is a potential donor. Individuals over the age of 76 must produce a doctor’s note from within a month of the drive to be approved. If you have questions regarding your eligibility to give blood, please call 1-800-688-0900.

For county employees wishing to donate, a shuttle van will provide transportation from the Michaelian Office Building motor pool area at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. with return trips provided as well.

Dozens of other “9/11 Day: Serve + Remember” projects will be taking place from Sept.

8 through Sept. 11 in partnership with Volunteer New York!

Register at Volunteernewyork. org/service or call 948-4452 for more information. (Submitted)

Westchester County will hold a blood drive on 9/11 in collaboration with the New York Blood Center. Photo courtesy WestchesterGov.com

Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino announced that an Emmy award-winning sports broadcaster and two professional sports draftees were among the new members of the Westchester Sports Hall of Fame, which honors outstanding men and women in the field of professional and amateur sports.

“The athletes, coaches, journalists and other notables recognized by the Hall of Fame have set an example for our community, especially for the young people who look up to them,” Astorino said. “This is our way to recognize the enormous contributions they have made to sports and the future.”

He said that the Hall of Fame selection committee has named Frank McLaughlin, Rick O’Keeffe, Jimmy Roberts, Paul Natale and Rich Leaf to the 2017 Hall of Fame.

McLaughlin was the longtime athletic director at Fordham University, his alma mater, where he was also a star basketball player and a New York Knicks draftee.

He was also head coach at Harvard, and coached with Digger Phelps at Fordham and Notre Dame. He began his career in the early 1970s and continues today as Fordham’s vice president of Student Affairs for Athletic Alumni Relations and External Affairs.

O’Keeffe had a 27-7 record with a 0.40 ERA, five no-hitters and a perfect game for Yorktown High School, where he also batted .438. The Milwaukee Brewers drafted him fifth in the nation straight out of high school in 1975. He played 209 games in the minor leagues (53-51) over a span of nine years.

Roberts, a White Plains High School graduate, is best known for his work as a sportscaster with NBC and ABC. He has covered the World Series, the Super Bowl, the NBA finals, the Olympics, and the Masters Golf Tournament. He has won 13 Emmy awards. His career began in 1975 and he con-

tinues to be active to this day.

Natale coached baseball and football at Hendrick Hudson High School beginning in 1971.

His career at Hendrick Hudson spanned 35 years. He had more than 500 wins in baseball. Now he volunteers as an adaptive physical education coach with challenged veterans at the Montrose Department of Veterans Affairs Hospital, and is involved with “Play for Freedom,” working with PTSD veterans.

Leaf, a Scarsdale High School graduate, is known as “The Voice of the County Center.” He has been the announcer for the Section 1 boys and girls basketball tournaments for 36 years. He is also the announcer for Iona College men’s and women’s basketball, Scarsdale and Mamaroneck basketball, and numerous tournaments. In addition, he has been officiating soccer since 1981 and is the current president of the Westchester-Putnam Approved Soccer Officials Association.

The Hall of Fame honors outstanding professional and amateur sportsmen and sportswomen, living or deceased, who have gained prominence in their fields and who have made substantial contributions to sports in Westchester County. Since its establishment, the organization has inducted more than 200 individuals.

The 50th anniversary induction dinner will be held on Thursday, Oct. 19, at the Westchester County Center in White Plains with a reception at 5:30 p.m., and the ceremony at 7 p.m. To attend, contact Kevin Cook at Kdc2@ westchestergov.com.

In addition, all past inductees are invited for the golden anniversary celebration, and are requested to contact Cook, as should anyone with current contact information for previous inductees.

The Westchester Sports Hall of Fame is sponsored by Westchester County Parks. The plaques of the members are on display at the County Center. (Submitted)

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Eastchester Public Library

required and opens on Sept. 11, and is for the entire series of dates: Mondays, Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 27, and Dec. 18.

Join the library for a new series of STEAM programs. Learn the basics of how to code in Scratch, a fun but educational programming language to create simple games and animations. Please bring a laptop fully charged with you. For more information, contact Teresa Chang at 721-8105 or tchang @wlsmail.org.

On Thursday, Sept. 14 at 4 p.m. With Larisa Schuckle, field educator with the Ethical Choices Program: Educating for a Better World. Schuckle will discuss the connection between diet and health, and ways that informed dietary choices can help prevent or relieve diseases. Register by calling the library at 961-2121.

Bronxville Public Library

Reiki program

Teen Advisory Group Meeting

Books & Snacks Club On Wednesday, Sept. 13. There are two sessions due to high demand: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., and 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. For children entering grades K–2 in fall 2017. Participants will read a book followed by a craft activity. There is no homework for this program. Online pre-registration required. For more information, contact Jonathan Heifetz at 721-8105 or jheifetz@wlsmail.org.

Setting Your Clock for Success: A Time Management Workshop On Wednesday, Sept. 13 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

For students in grades 6–12. In this workshop, Dr. Dominique Padurano, master teacher and president of Crimson Coaching, an elite tutoring firm serving Westchester County and the New York City metropolitan area, teaches students a variety of techniques for managing their time to complete different types of assignments and achieve realistic long-term goals. She also guides parents through how to effectively monitor and assist their children at home as they experiment with these new strategies. Students must be accompanied by a parent and should bring a notebook and a pen or pencil. Online registration is required. For more information, contact Amelia Buccarelli at abuccarelli@wlsmail.org.

Fall Story Times Starting Thursday, Sept. 14. The library will offer three story times during the fall.

Baby Lap Time: Sept. 14 through Dec. 14 at10 a.m.; no session on Nov. 16 and Nov. 23. For 6 months to 23 months old. No registration is required.

Mother Goose Time: Sept. 14 through Dec. 14 at 10:30 a.m.; no session on Nov. 16 and Nov. 23. For ages 2 and 3 years old. No registration is required.

Preschool Story Time is offered on either Wednesday or Thursday at 1:30 p.m., for ages 3 and 4 years old. Registration is ongoing. You have to bring a proof of age in person to register. No session on Nov. 15 to Nov. 16 and Nov. 22 to Nov. 23.

Computer Coding in Scratch for Beginners Starting Monday, Sept. 18 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

This is a series of four classes. Registration online is

Healthful Eating

On Tuesday, Sept. 19 at 11 a.m. Back by popular demand, join Reiki practitioner and librarian Linda Ahern for an insightful and relaxing experience.

Learn about the bioenergy fields and the soothing power of Reiki. A short chair Reiki session will be offered. Register by calling the library at 961-2121.

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

On Monday, Sept. 11 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Teen Advisory Group (open to sixth-graders and up) advises the YA librarian on what books to buy for the collection, programs to plan, and other special projects. Refreshments will be served. Online registration is suggested. For more information, contact Amelia Buccarelli at abuccarelli@wlsmail.org.

brary at 961-2121.

Local news For more information on library hours and programs, visit bronxvillelibrary.org.

Book donation drop-off On Saturday, Sept. 9 from 10 a.m. to noon. Bring in your gently used books for the ongoing library book sale. All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Bronxville Library. Limit is 10 books per patron.

Books will be screened for suitability before being accepted. Here are a few things to consider: Books must be in good condition; No mildew, musty odors, stained pages, torn covers or pages, broken spines, excessive writing or highlighting; No textbooks, encyclopedias, magazines or workbooks, law or medical books; No books on technology, science or travel that are more than 2 years old.

Adult Coloring Group On Mondays from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Coloring has been proven to reduce stress and anxiety.

Come and be creative and meet new friends, all while listening to tranquil music. Coloring sheets and materials will be provided.

Social Needlers On Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to noon. This is a weekly knitting and crochet hour. Socialize while making beautiful items which we donate to the Visiting Nurse Service of New York.

Talk:’ Westchester County Airport’ On Thursday, Sept. 14 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Jo in Westchester native Kent Patterson as he discusses his book, “Images of America: Westchester County Airport.” He will describe how aviation was slow to arrive in Westchester County and how the airport has grown to be the third busiest hub for air traffic in New York state.

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

One-on-One Computer Classes On Tuesday, Sept. 12 at 11 a.m. These are 30-minute sessions by appointment with Erin Provenzano.

Register by calling the library at 961-2121.

Play Chess On Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. For all ages.

Have fun learning the basics. Get a chance to play with a partner. Register by calling the li-

Local discounts with library card The Eastchester and Tuckahoe public libraries invite you to support small local businesses. Your library card will get you a discount at some area businesses: Hamilton Cleaners, Kawer’s Tuckahoe Paint and Glass, Mill Road Wines & Liquors, Pinot’s Palette, Robert’s Flowers, and Wild Orchid of Westchester. All you need to do to receive your discount is show your library card at the time of purchase. Don’t forget to take a picture and post on social media using #mylibraryshopslocal. For more information, visit eastchester.org.

Eastchester’s Ninth Annual Green Festival On Saturday, Sept. 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Anne Hutchinson School. In conjuction with the Eastchester school district, creating a healthy environment. Bring the family and celebrate Mother Earth. There will be giveaways, kids’ activities, vendors, gardening, crafts, healthy food, a poster contect, e-waste and old bike drop-off, exhibits, a mobile shredder, demos, life music, gourmet chefs, and more. For more information, visit eastchesterenvironmentalcommittee.com.

Tuckahoe Challenge Road Race On Sunday, Sept. 10 starting at the Tuckahoe Community Center, located at 71 Columbus Ave. in Tuckahoe. The village of Tuckahoe and Sterling Bank present the 41th annual Tuckahoe Challenge Road Race. Run a 1-mile or 5K through the lovely village of Tuckahoe. If you are ready, you can take the Tuckahoe Challenge and run both. The races start and end at the Tuckahoe Community Center.

Registration is currently ongoing online by visiting tuckahoe.com, and ends on Friday, Sept. 8.

For either the 1-mile or 5K, the fee is $20; for the Tuckahoe Challenge, the fee is $25. On Sept. 10, the 1-mile and challenge start at 9 a.m.; the 5K at 9:30 a.m. Registration on race day can only be done in person and will be an additional $5. Shirts for the first 150 to register. Refreshments and raffle afterwards. Proceeds from the race benefit Tuckahoe Beautification Committee and the Friends of the Tuckahoe Library.

Sept. 11 Memorial Service You are cordially invited to attend the town of Eastchester’s annual Sept. 11 memorial service.

The service will be held in the lobby of Eastchester Town Hall on Monday, Sept. 11, beginning 8:35 a.m. for a brief service to reflect on the events of that

tragic day and remember all of the lives that were lost. Please feel free to pass this invitation to your families and members of your organizations. Please RSVP to Patty George at pgeorge@eastchester.org or call 771-3303.

Westchester Italian Cultural Center The Westchester Italian Cultural Center is located at Generoso Pope Place in Tuckahoe. For more information, call 771-8700 or visit wiccny.org.

Children language classes There are two fall language classes for children starting in September. Trial classes are available for $40 upon request by calling 771-8700 to register.

Mommy & Me, for ages 1 to 3, will be held on Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., starting Sept. 21 through Nov. 30. This is for 10 sessions, with no class on Nov. 23. Fees for members is $300; for non-members, $400.

Impariamo Insieme, for ages 4 to 10, will be held on Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to noon, starting Sept.

23 through Dec. 2. This is for 10 sessions, with no class on Nov. 25. Fees for members is $300; for non-members, $400.

Adult language courses Learn to speak Italian, or improve your speaking skills, in one of WICC’s many Italian language classes. The center offers three levels of classes to ensure that you can find a class that is suitable for you. Call 771-8700 for more information or to register.

The First Time Learners course is designed for students with no prior knowledge of Italian. The course focuses on Italian phonetics, starting with the alphabet and syllables, common phrases and basic grammar. Students can expect to master simple sentences and engage in basic conversation.

The course will be held on Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. starting Sept. 23 through Dec. 2. This is for 10 sessions, will no class on Nov. 25. Fees for members is $300; for non-members, $400.

The Beginner course is designed for students who have minimal knowledge of Italian and have a low level of proficiency. The course offers opportunities to improve all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course will be held on Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. starting Sept. 23 through Dec. 2. This is for 10 sessions, will no class on Nov. 25. Fees for members is $300; for non-members, $400.

The Intermediate course is designed for those students who already have a good knowledge of basic Italian grammar and wish to improve fluency in all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Class activities are all designed to allow students to engage in conversation and improve their linguistic competence. The course will be held on Tuesdays from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. starting Sept. 19 through Nov. 28. This is for 10 sessions, will no class on Oct. 31. Fees for members is $300; for non-members, $400.

Still not sure which class is right for you? Trial classes are available for $40 upon request.

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State Sen. George Latimer AGE: 63 STATUS: Challenger RESIDENCE: City of Rye POLITICAL AFFILIATION: Registered Democrat ENDORSEMENTS: Working Families, Women’s Equality, and Independence lines .

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County Legislator Ken Jenkins AGE: 55 STATUS: Challenger RESIDENCE: Yonkers POLITICAL AFFILIATION: Registered Democrat ENDORSEMENTS: Yonkers Democratic Committee

Q. If elected as Westchester County executive, what is the first thing you would do in office; what are your top priorities?

A. I think we have a financial mess on our hands. The incumbent has done a lot of things to deliver a tax levy that’s been static for the last eight years. Those decisions have really pushed down the road, a number of financial problems. He’s borrowed too much, going into the reserve funds too much, overestimated revenues. I intend to ask the state comptroller to bring in his people to do a full audit of the county’s finances and then, concurrent to that, establish a revenue commission that will include prominent people from the business community, the academic community, and other diverse groups of people to project critical fiscal issues for the next five to ten years. We need to start thinking long-term.

Q. Why are you a better candidate than your opponent in this Democratic primary?

A. I don’t view it in the sense that I’m better than Ken [Jenkins]. I view it this way: I have a resume and he has a resume.

We each have our personalities Q. If elected as Westchester County executive, what is the first thing you would do in office; what are your top priorities?

A. I would thank the people of Westchester for allowing me this opportunity to serve and to lead the county. After that, from an office perspective, I would sit down and gather a team of professionals and go through our staffing and try to reinforce that the people that helped get this work done are the employees of Westchester County. I would also re-establish the relationship with the Board of Legislators, which is a co-equal branch of government, in addition to reaching out to local municipalities and government and business partners to ensure that we’re going to do all the work possible to help assist local municipalities and to understand their concerns and how to make Westchester better.

Q. Why are you a better candidate than your opponent in this Democratic primary?

A. I’m the best candidate, because I help make sure there’s a focus on the missteps, mismanagement, and the bad deals, as opposed to allowing [County Executive Rob] Astorino to deflect all the problems; it’s Albany’s

and we present them to Democratic voters. It’s not a boxing match. It’s a sprint race where I am running as face as I can, and so is he, and whoever crosses the tape first is the winner. I think I have diverse experience. I’ve served in business for 20 years for some major corporations. I have governmental experience that is great. I was an elected municipal official, an elected county official, and an elected state official.

Q. Incumbent County Executive Rob Astorino recently vetoed a bill known as the Immigration Protection Act which would have set forth a policy on immigration enforcement for county emergency services.

Astorino, armed with the backing of several high ranking county law enforcement officials, argued that the bill would have jeopardized public safety. If elected, what is your solution to establishing a policy that maintains public safety and is both fair for immigrants and county law enforcement?

A. I don’t accept his assessment of the bill. County law enforcement officials ultimately report to him. I’ve talked with municipal police chiefs and they’re the ones that do the local policing on the day to day level. Most of problem, it’s because of unfunded mandates, it’s always someone else.

I am the only candidate that has a budget plan that does not talk about increasing taxes. I’m the one with the most experience and understanding of the day-today operations of the county. I’ve been here every day living with the problems and living with the issues that have been caused by [Astorino]. I’m also the candidate who can bring together those folks that sat on the sidelines in 2013 and in 2009.

Q. Incumbent County Executive Rob Astorino recently vetoed a bill known as the Immigration Protection Act which would have set forth a policy on immigration enforcement for county emergency services.

Astorino, armed with the backing of several high-ranking county law enforcement officials, argued that the bill would have jeopardized public safety. If elected, what is your solution to establishing a policy that maintains public safety and is both fair for immigrants and county law enforcement?

A. I think that there has been a mischaracterization of the Immigration Protection Act. I’m looking forward to revisiting this through a veto override. All of the things that Astorino mentioned

them tell me the same basic thing: They don’t want their police staff to do Washington D.C.’s work for them. What I want is for the county police and corrections departments to be able to do their job, and in order to do that, local police departments have to have relationships in the communities they’re policing. [Astorino] called it a sanctuary bill, which it is not. As county executive, if a judge were to give an order, we’re definitely going to honor it.

We’re not going to give sanctuary to someone who has committed a crime. In essence, I would have signed the bill into law.

Q. Since the beginning of the year, county police officials have expressed concern about the lack of staffing within the Westchester County Department of Public Safety. Currently, the department remains 10 positions short of its budgeted staff size, which PBA officials say is impacting routine patrols and is prompting cutbacks to the department’s specialized units.

How would you address the department’s lack of staffing?

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in his statement, just frankly, aren’t true. We need to get past that point and understand why it’s important for legislative bodies to set policy and make laws.

We’ve seen that with DACA, it’s an executive order that can be erased with the stroke of a pen.

If we don’t get this overridden, I will work with my colleagues to [draft] a piece of legislation and we will get that done.

Q. Since the beginning of the year, county police officials have expressed concern about the lack of staffing within the Westchester County Department of Public Safety. Currently, the department remains 10 positions short of its budgeted staff size, which PBA officials say is impacting routine patrols and is prompting cutbacks to the department’s specialized units. How would you address the department’s lack of staffing?

A. There’s two different issues going on; there’s been a decision inside of the department to minimize staffing in those departments, so it’s not just the number of police officers that are short, that happens all the time and is usually filled with overtime.

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A. My intent would be to staff those positions. We have a responsibility to police those parks and there are not enough officers to police effectively because of our budgetary decisions. It’s an impractical way of operating. My intent would be to work within the budgetary constraints with the Board of Legislators to craft a budget that reflects the philosophy that I have. Most people understand it’s important to have safety services.

Q. Westchester has seen opioid-related deaths increase by 60 percent this year over last year. Since then, County Executive Astorino has launched an initiative known as Project WORTHY: Westchester Opioid Response Teams Helping You to combat the crisis. Do you believe the program goes far enough in battling the drug abuse epidemic? What would you do differently to address the drug epidemic, if elected county executive?

A. Combating opioid abuse and addiction is truly a bipartisan issue. To the extent that the county executive’s plans are intelligent and whether or not I would maintain them, I want to look at them again with a fresh set of eyes. I understand that this issue is going to take local and county efforts, and some money [to combat]. I would hope that this will stay a bipartisan approach.

This is an epidemic that has to be dealt with.

Q. Prior to last year’s budget deliberations, Astorino announced a plan to privatize the operation of the Westchester County Airport and funnel revenue into the county’s operating budget. Do you agree with privatization of the airport?

A. I don’t agree with it. First of all, there are so many different levels of this that are wrong. You do not create a public policy issue that opens the door for airport expansion and stick it in the bud-

get and force it upon the Board of Legislators. It’s disrespectful to the people of the community.

I don’t like the idea of privatization. I think if you privatize the airport you will absolutely open the door to expansion and that’s not what we want for it. It should not become LaGuardia [Airport] and that’s what his plan will do.

comparison to Nazis because what they did was horrific. Whatever disagreements there are, I don’t believe you ought to have those types of comparisons, and I think she understands that. Having said that, I don’t think that exonerates Rob from criticism of his policies.

His policies can be criticized with appropriate language.

Q. Despite recent controversy and public protest, the gun enthusiast collective, Westchester Collectors, announced a tentative plan to hold two more firearm and knife exhibitions in the Westchester County Convention Center next year. Although gun control is more of a national issue, what is your stance on allowing gun shows on county property?

A. I don’t favor them on the county property. Guns are legal and you have every right to possess them if you are qualified for one. I don’t begrudge people and their constitutional right.

But, that doesn’t mean we have to allow for something that advances the lifestyle and use of the product. Keep in mind, we are not in upstate New York; we are in Westchester County. The majority of people do not own guns and certainly quite a number of people who own a gun do not own multiple guns. There’s no overall demand for this and it’s not a constitutional right that you have to have this in a public facility. I would discourage that by executive order and invite the Board of Legislators to ban it for the future.

Q. Astorino has consistently followed through on his pledge to keep taxes for county residents flat since taking office in 2010. He has done that amid claims of overinflating revenue projections, yet the county finished the 2016 year with a $1.5 million surplus. Grade Astorino’s management of the county budget, and where could improvements be made?

A. I grade it very low. All of the things he has done to kick the can down the road, he has created an environment that makes it very difficult to manage this county.

All of his decisions have had a short-term benefit, but will have a long-term problem attached to it. When you borrow to pay for pensions, or borrow to pay for certiorari payments, you are asking for something from the future that you don’t have the resources to pay for now. You are opening the door for a real problem with that mentality.

Q. An email from county Democratic Majority Leader Catherine Borgia was recently leaked to the New York Post where she compared Astorino to the Nazis. Are you willing to denounce the rhetoric of a fellow Democrat?

A. I did already. I said very clearly that she used poor choice of language. I believe she apologized for it, which she should have. In this society, you don’t make any

Q. If you lose this primary, where do you go from here?

A. If I lose the primary, I will endorse Ken and I will support him any way he’d like financially. I will campaign with him in any way he sees fit. I’m a state senator, and I will then continue to do my job in that role for the remaining months of my term. I got into this race not because I felt that this was going to make or break my life. I think I can do the job and I have an obligation to try. If it doesn’t work out, I will accept the realities of life and move forward.

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from a department basis that says we’re not going to staff certain things a certain way, so we don’t need those bodies. We need to take a look and see how we’re going to help support the municipalities and look at the agreements we have with providing specialized services, and make sure that we’re doing what we can do to support the local municipalities.

As long as that’s happening, it’s not the number of police officers; it’s a different prioritization, taking into account how we’re using county resources and how we’re protecting the assets of Westchester County.

Q. Westchester has seen opioid-related deaths increase by 60 percent this year over last year. Since then, County Executive Astorino has launched an initiative known as Project WORTHY: Westchester Opioid Response Teams Helping You to combat the crisis. Do you believe the program goes far enough in battling the drug abuse epidemic? What would you do differently to address the epidemic, if elected county executive?

A. It doesn’t go far enough because it doesn’t include necessary resources to help address the problem. Some of the decisions that Astorino has made, like the cutting of health services that he did in 2011—health services are a key component of addressing the opioid epidemic—has been a problem. As county executive, I will work with all of our departments—mental health and social services, and law enforcement officials—to help come up with a path to support people. That includes our Department of Corrections, because a lot of the time people that are addicted and using need that kind of path to get assistance. Project WORTHY is a step in the right direction, but it certainly doesn’t go far enough because it doesn’t have the funding necessary to make it work.

Q. Prior to last year’s budget deliberations, Astorino announced a plan to privatize the operation of the Westchester County Airport and funnel revenue into the county’s operating budget. Do you agree with privatization of the airport?

A. I feel strongly that the request for proposals process

should not take place at all until the new master plan for the airport is adopted and approved.

This money-grab is an attempt to try to fill in budget gaps that were caused by poor fiscal management and trying to get a “one-shot-deal” is going to cost us more money in the long run.

We would lose control of the airport, and we already have issues of people breaking the voluntary curfew over there. It’s not something we should be doing.

Q. Despite recent controversy and public protest, the gun enthusiast collective, Westchester Collectors, announced a tentative plan to hold two more firearm and knife exhibitions in the Westchester County Convention Center next year. Although gun control is more of a national issue, what is your stance on allowing gun shows on county property?

A. We should not have guns on county property except for at Blue Mountain, which is a shooting range that the county owns.

We should not do that at county facilities, we should not have that activity at county facilities. Whatever Westchester Collectors was doing before Rob Astorino came into office, they should continue to do. The issue is about how we utilize public property, and this is not an acceptable use.

Q. An email from county Democratic Majority Leader Catherine Borgia was recently leaked to the New York Post where she compared Astorino to the Nazis. Are you willing to denounce the rhetoric of a fellow Democrat?

A. It was unfortunate that Astorino was allowed to divert the attention away from this Immigration Protection Act and his senseless veto of it. It certainly was a poor choice of words, but quite frankly it’s not the N-word.

This is the sad part about where we are, because we are all so raw because of the things that are happening in our country. The racists have been let out of the box, seeing things in Charlottesville and the rhetoric from President Trump. If you go back in history and say, “What were those actions that were utilized by Nazi Germany?” where there was propaganda and law enforcement and military officials were suggesting things were a certain way,

whether people like it or not, that was an approach that was used in Nazi Germany and it’s not different than some of the approaches that are used today. I think that we have to get past that.

Q. Astorino has consistently followed through on his pledge to keep taxes for county residents flat since taking office in 2010. He has done that amid claims of overinflating revenue projections, yet the county finished the 2016 year with a $1.5 million surplus. Grade Astorino’s management of the county budget, and where could improvements be made?

A. I would rate his management of the county budget a “D” and maybe moving towards an “F.” The problem is that the surplus happened with a one-shot-deal.

In 2016, we had an $18 million deal for a property that got sold.

If you looked and saw we were projected to have an increase in sales tax revenue that turned out to be a deficit in sales tax revenue, if you weren’t lucky and have this one-shot-deal happen or these other sales of property happen, you would not have that $1.5 million surplus and you would be short. You can’t suggest, living on a wing and a prayer, hoping that every year we’re going to have another deal, whether it’s an airport deal for $15 million, or selling property, we can’t live that way and it’s no way to manage finances.

Q. If you lose this primary, where do you go from here?

A. I’ve been involved in Westchester politics for a very long time and I’m not going anywhere. There’s not going to be a “for sale” sign in front of my house, I’m going to continue to be the activist that I’ve always been, before I was anything other than a person involved with the NAACP in Yonkers. Some people say “Why did you put everything on the line?” Because that’s what I believe you need to do. You shouldn’t be putting one toe in the water, and if you lose you go back to whatever position you had. If you believe you have the outstanding record of history, getting real results for the people of Westchester, then you put everything on the line.

-Reporting by James Pero

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Another sleepless night LIVE MIKE Mike Smith

At some point, I think being a sports fan is not so much of a personality trait as it is a psychological disorder.

This past Tuesday night was shaping up to be an ordinary one for your friendly local sports editor. I was finishing up a few stories at my desk, the TV tuned to the MLB Network where my Red Sox seemed to be headed for another loss highlighted by a dreadful offensive performance.

By the ninth inning, I was just about done with my work, the Sox were down 2-0, and believe it or not, I was counting down the outs until I could turn the game off. After all, I had a few Netflix shows in my queue that have gone unwatched as I’ve spent the last few weeks tuning in to watch the Sox lose their once unassailable lead in the American League East.

But when the Red Sox actually scratched two runs across with

their backs against the wall, I wasn’t relieved, and I wasn’t excited. I was downright mad.

“How dare they do this?” I fumed. “They’re gonna lose anyway, the least they could do was lose at a reasonable hour so that it doesn’t ruin my whole night.”

With the game going into extra innings, I watched the 10th, I watched the 11th, I closed my laptop, got into bed and watched the 12th.

By midnight, the Sox and the Blue Jays were trading zeros and I kept telling myself, in no uncertain terms that no matter what happened, this inning would be my last. Unfortunately, my willpower isn’t that strong.

Each time I wanted to turn the game off, something would happen that would compel me to keep on watching just a little bit longer.

Josh Donaldson got tossed for arguing a strike one call; Jackie Bradley Jr. uncorked an absolute laser from center field to nail José Bautista at the plate; word came down during the game

that the Yankees—who came into the night just 2.5 games behind the Sox—had blown a late-inning lead against the Orioles. As much as I wanted to get some much-needed sleep, I just couldn’t switch the TV off, not at that point.

And so I watched.

But of course, the moment I made the decision to see this one thing through, what happened?

Hanley Ramirez sent Sox fans to bed happy, blooping a hit into center that brought Mookie Betts in from second base in the 19th inning. It was an interminable six-hour regular season game that wasn’t all that important in the grand scheme of things, and I sat there watching from start to finish.

I woke up this morning at 7 a.m. feeling like I had been hit by a truck, got out of bed, showered, and headed to work still rubbing the sleep out of my eyes, vowing that I was not going to spend another night glued to the screen watching the Sox. But you know what? It’s the

Sports Editor Mike Smith spent six hours watching the Red Sox play the Blue Jays on Tuesday night. But this wasn’t a pace of play issue, it’s just that he is unable to turn off ballgames until the very end. Photo courtesy Wikipedia.org

stretch run of a playoff race. So no matter what I tell myself, I know I’m going to be tuned in again tonight.

Maybe I’ll seek some professional help over the winter months, but right now, my team needs me, and sleep is

overrated anyway.

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Local fighter inks promotional deal

By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor Undefeated professional boxer Natalie Gonzalez took one more step toward stardom on Saturday, Sept. 2, when the local fighter signed a promotional agreement with Evander Holyfield’s Real Deal Sports and Entertainment at Champs Boxing Club in New Rochelle.

For Gonzalez, who was surrounded by friends, family and gym-mates for the

signing event, the move represents the logical next step in a promising career that could soon reach new heights.

“It feels amazing,” she said. “It’s a great opportunity and I’m happy that they were able to see my hard work and dedication. Female boxers don’t generally get recognized as much, but I’m so grateful to all the female fighters out there doing their thing, because that’s going to help us become even more well-known.”

Despite having just three fights on her

Natalie Gonzalez hands a pen to trainer Ryan O’Leary during a Sept. 2 press conference. Photos/Mike Smith

professional resume, Gonzalez, 26, was beginning to raise some eyebrows on her own. In her last fight, on Nov. 11, 2016, the New Rochelle native knocked out similarly undefeated Marina Ramirez in a light flyweight bout in Las Vegas, Nevada Kiko Cancel, one of the promoters who was responsible for bringing Gonzalez into Real Deal’s stable, said he recognized her tenacity from the first time he saw her step in the ring.

“I was in the gym and I saw her in there sparring with two girls; I turned around for one second, and one of the girls was on the floor,” Cancel said. “She really caught my attention; it was basically a no-brainer.”

Cancel’s partner, Chris Martin, thinks that Gonzalez’s aggressive style will eventually make her a household name in the boxing world.

“There are a lot of competitive women out there, but what they really need is that exposure,” Martin said. “And with [Natalie], I think she’s one of those fighters who can take it to the next level because she’s so exciting to watch.”

That style, however, has also worked against Gonzalez in terms of finding opponents. Ryan O’Leary, who has trained Gonzalez for the past eight years, said that Natalie’s youth—and her explosiveness—make her an unenviable opponent

Natalie Gonzalez, surrounded by friends and family, poses after signing a promotional deal with boxing great Evander Holyfield’s Real Deal Sports and Entertainment on Sept.

2. Gonzalez fights out of Champs Boxing Club in New Rochelle.

for women with a comparable number of pro fights, and that signing on with Real Deal Promotions will help her find more suitable challengers.

“She was kind of between a rock and a hard place; the newer girls who should be at her level really aren’t, and the only girls who want to fight her are already world champions,” O’Leary said. “I know she’s going to beat those [champions] at some point, but it’s just not fair to put her in with them right now.”

Although Gonzalez does not have

her next fight lined up, she expects to be back in the ring in the next two months and said that, in the meantime, she will just be grinding away at Champs, fine-tuning her skill set as she looks ahead to her next victory.

“We’re thinking about a fight sometime in October,” she said. “But right now, the game plan is to continue to work hard, giving it my all, and hopefully just keep winning.”

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Tigers outlast Broncos in opener BOYS SOCCER

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FIRST ROUND

TUCKAHOE 3 BRONXVILLE 2 BRONXVILLE HS

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Game Notes: • Tuckahoe’s Fabricio Lopez scored the game-winner with under four minutes left • Tiger keeper Lino Poli made 16 saves • The Tigers will play Valhalla in the Broncofest finals on Sept. 16

By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor If you thought that the early-goings of Bronxville’s Broncofest opener against Tuckahoe pointed to a one-sided win for the home team, you wouldn’t have been alone. After taking control from the opening whistle, a veteran Bronxville team looked like they had matters in hand, dominating the time of possession and peppering the net with shots.

But despite an early 1-0 lead for the Broncos, it was ultimately Tuckahoe that came out on top, stunning Bronxville late to open the season with a 3-2 victory when Fabricio Lopez notched the game-winner with just under four minutes left to play.

“I think Tuckahoe played the full 80 minutes and we didn’t,” Bronx-

Bronxville’s Jeb Burnell dribbles through traffic against Tuckahoe.

stingy defense and resilience, proved to be too much for Bronxville to overcome, however. much earlier in the game that Lucas felt “In those first 15 minutes, we outshot his team had a chance to salt the game them 13-1, but [Poli] came up with eight away, during a furious first-half stretch saves,” Lucas said. “When you don’t put that saw them put pressure on Tuckahoe a team like that away, especially in a rikeeper Lino Poli, who finished the day valry game, that’s what’s going to hapwith 16 saves. pen; Tuckahoe just came to play.”

The Broncos’ inability to capitalize on With the win, the Tigers will adtheir chances, coupled with the Tigers’ vance to the Broncofest finals on Sept. 16, where they will play Valhalla. The Broncos will tangle with Croton-Harmon in the tournament’s consolation round.

On Sept. 1, Valhalla topped Croton-

Diego Barrantes defends against Bronxville on Sept. 1. Barrantes and the Tigers topped the Broncos 3-2.

ville coach Donny Lucas said. “When you give a team with that much heart a chance, they are generally going to take advantage of it.”

A Jimmy Gallo goal gave the Broncos a 2-1 lead early in the second half before Luka Veselinovic scored the equalizer off an assist from John Gercaj. But it was

Lino Poli, left, makes an aggressive play to shut down a scoring chance at Bronxville High School. Poli notched 16 saves in the game.

Harmon 4-0 behind a three-goal performance from Jake Ramirez.

Before the tourney finale, Tuckahoe will travel to take on Keio and Solomon Schechter, after press time, and the Broncos—who fell 2-1 to Briarcliff on Saturday thanks to another late goal—will look to find their first win of the season when they host Haldane on Sept. 8.

“We have 16 seniors, we have a lot of potential and a lot of talent on this team,” Lucas said. “But potential and talent only goes so far; we need to decide to show up every day.”

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Players from Bronxville and Tuckahoe battle for position on Sept. 1. Photos/Mike Smith

INSIDE

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Lifestyles of Westchester County/SEPTEMBER 2017 VOL. 5 NO.7

INSIDE WESTCHESTER COUNTY

FALL FOR THE ARTS The Ridgefield Playhouse for movies and the performing arts The Performing Arts Center Purchase College gets ready to celebrate Painters On Location A Plein Air Paint Out and Auction

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The Ridgefield Playhouse:

For movies and the performing arts

The kids and back in school and now it’s time to think about great fall entertainment! This fall, The Ridgefield Playhouse with be bringing some of the biggest names in entertainment to the stage.

Rock out with great bands like Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider on Sept. 22; Uncle Kracker on Oct. 12; Mary Wilson of The Supremes on Oct. 20; Martha Davis and The Motels with Bow Wow Wow ft. Annabella on Nov. 1; and The Brian Setzer Orchestra on Nov. 19. Have a night of laughs with actor and comedian Tracy Morgan on Oct. 13.

Jazz fans can check out our Evenings of Art, Wine and Jazz with Jon Cleary and Jimmy Greene on Sept. 21, Sergio Mendes on Oct. 17, Boney James on Oct. 19, and Christian McBride “Remembering Ray Brown” on Oct. 28.

Want to meet your favorite performer? Meet and greet packages are available for An Unpredictable Evening with Todd Rundgren on Sept. 18; actor/ rocker Dennis Quaid and The Sharks on Oct. 25; and legendary vocalist Vanessa Williams on Nov. 4. From singer-songwriters like Amos Lee on Oct. 30 to David Crosby on Nov. 20, and Broadway legends like Jane Lynch on Dec. 1 to Linda Eder on Dec. 8, there is something for everyone at The Ridgefield Playhouse this fall!

For tickets and info, call the box office at 203438-5795, or visit ridgefieldplayhouse.org. The Ridgefield Playhouse is a nonprofit performing arts center located at 80 East Ridge, parallel to Main Street, in Ridgefield, Connecticut.

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A musical gem in the heart of Westchester

Registration is open for the 2017 fall semester at Hoff-Barthelson, Westchester’s premier community music school.

Now in its 73rd year, Hoff-Barthelson offers students of all ages and abilities the opportunity to discover and pursue their passion for music to their highest potential.

At the heart of the Hoff-Barthelson experience is a nurturing community of fellow students and a faculty drawn from the nation’s most talented teachers and performers. Once enrolled for music lessons, all Hoff-Barthelson students gain complimentary access to a comprehensive program including musicianship classes in theory, ear training and composition; ensemble opportunities for students at all levels, including wind, vocal and jazz ensembles, a multi-tiered orchestra program, and chamber music; and myriad performance opportunities throughout the year. Students also benefit from master classes, workshops, and coachings with world renowned guest artists and members of the New York Philharmonic, with which the school has partnered for more than 20 years.

Hoff-Barthelson’s faculty comprises some of the nation’s most distinguished performers and educators right here in the heart of Westchester.

Many hold chairs in prominent New York orchestras, are members of world-class chamber ensembles, perform in major Broadway productions and are in international demand as solo artists. Many also teach at leading conservatories including The Juilliard School, Manhattan School of Music, and Mannes College of Music. Hoff-Barthelson prides itself on providing access to these outstanding artist-educators. Every student is part of an ongoing process of feedback and evaluation and this all-encompassing approach is what sets Hoff-Barthelson apart from other music schools.

The 2017-18 Hoff-Barthelson school year begins on Friday, Sept. 8 with K–12 and adult students enrolling now. While enrollment is open throughout the school year, families wanting to place students in one of the school’s many musicianship classes should try to register before the end of October. Those interested in ensembles should be in touch by Sept. 8.

Families wishing to learn about the HBMS Early Childhood Classes offered for children age 3 months through kindergarten, which include Dalcroze-Eurythmics, recorder, and the most comprehensive pre-Suzuki program in Westchester, are invited to attend the open house and class demonstrations taking place Sept. 8 from 10 a.m. to noon and Saturday, Sept. 9 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the school’s headquarters located at 25 School Lane in Scarsdale. To RSVP for the Early Childhood Open House, please contact Kathryn Kitt at 723-1169 or email kkitt@hbms.org.

For more information on Hoff-Barthelson, its fall enrollment and to register, call 723-1169 or visit hbms.org. (Submitted)

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Purchase College gets ready to celebrate To the public, summer may be appear to have been a quiet time at The Performing Arts Center, Purchase College. But while the theatres have been dark, The Performing Arts Center, PAC, was buzzing with activity as preparations were being made for the upcoming season-long celebration of its 40th anniversary.

The 2017-2018 season promises to be spectacular, as The PAC continues to push forward the new vision that was launched in 2016-2017. This vision emphasizes the presenting of new artists and the commissioning of new work, while creating opportunities for the community and the campus to engage and interact with the professional artists that they see onstage.

The PAC’s commitment to be an incubator for the performing arts will be evident throughout the 40th anniversary season, with programming that has been put together with a curatorial eye toward honoring The PAC’s history, prominently featuring the latest cutting-edge projects from artists that have been critical to its 40 years of success. It is in every way a step into the future, with a nod to the past.

On Oct. 6, opening night, there will be a world premiere—SITI Company’s production of “Hanjo” (co-commissioned by The Performing Arts Cen-

ter). This haunting work is based on a 14th century Noh play; it examines issues of gender, identity and the roles people play within each other’s lives in a most modern way.

Audience favorites like the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, the Westchester Philharmonic and the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center will anchor the classical music programming, providing balance to the more adventurous repertoire audiences can expect from Kronos Quartet, and the chamber ensemble Wild Up. Great performers Jeremy Denk and the Brentano Quartet will be familiar to many, but up-and-comer Sarah Chang is no less spectacular to hear.

In dance, The PAC is the unrivaled gold standard in Westchester County, and the upcoming season will be no exception. The Suzanne Farrell Ballet makes a stop as part of their Farewell Tour; Purchase alum Kyle Abraham and his company Abraham.In.Motion. will present “Dearest Home” in the round in our Black Box Theatre. Our season will conclude with a gala celebration and the premiere of a new work commissioned by The PAC from Jessica Lang and her company, which will be set to the music of Tony Bennet.

But wait, there is so much more to look forward

to! The grand opening of the newly renovated PepsiCo Theatre, exciting residencies littered through every aspect of the season, festival-style jazz programming, an evening of Latin music presented

by GlobalFEST on Tour, a dinner-and-drinks Joe’s Pub-style evening with Velvet Caravan, one of the most eclectic ensembles on the scene today.

For a look at the complete line-up for The Performing Arts Center’s 40th anniversary season, visit their website at artscenter.org and make plans

to join the celebration!

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Pelham Art Center:

Brooklyn in the ‘burbs

There’s always something going on at the Pelham Art Center! Easily accessible by car, train and bus, Pelham Art Center, PAC, is a vibrant community arts center, with a dazzling variety of free arts experiences and affordable arts classes, workshops and camps.

Enjoy the free exhibitions of exciting local, national and international artists in the center’s two galleries. The themed group exhibitions showcase artists’ reflections on our world. There are also changing sculpture and installation art exhibitions on site in the center’s courtyard, as well as PAC-curated exhibitions in the sculpture garden in nearby Wolfs Lane Park, right across from the Metro-North Pelham train station.

Also free and welcoming of all ages are the many folk art celebrations of different cultures, from Chinese New Year to Diwali, the Hindu Fes-

tival of Lights, to Mexican Day of the Dead and many more. Here individuals and families enjoy free art-making workshops and performances of traditional dance and music. The two-hour adventures are fascinating and colorful glimpses into a particular culture’s rich history and traditions.

Toddlers to seniors, and beginners to practicing artists can take advantage of Pelham Art Center’s choice selection of classes, workshops and schoolbreak camps in a satisfyingly wide array of media, from adventurous painting to digital explorations, and everything in between. The classes are affordable, convenient, and open to all ages and abilities during the fall, winter, spring and summer semesters. Scholarships are available.

Pelham Art Center is located at 155 Fifth Ave. in Pelham. For more information, call 738-2525 or visit pelhamartcenter.org. (Submitted)

Emelin Theatre gears up for 45th season The Emelin Theatre in Mamaroneck is celebrating its 45th season of world class performing arts with an inspiring program of acclaimed artists.

Grammy Award winner Rickie Lee Jones helps to kick off the season in October, followed by an evening with Dennis Elsas, the legendary DJ and rock n’ roll expert. From rock to jazz and Broadway to zydeco, the 2017-2018 season includes a tremendous range of musicians and singers including Pure Prairie League, Liz Callaway, Livingston Taylor, George Winston, C.J. Chenier, Suzanne Vega, and more.

For Bluegrass fans, the celebrated series—nominated for the second year in a row for the Event of the Year IBMA Award—will include 10-time IBMA Fiddler of the Year Michael Cleveland, national banjo champion Jeff Scroggins, and the European favorite Red Wine.

As it has for the past 45 years, the Emelin continues to evolve and expand in ways that serve our community. Our celebrated Film Club, now in its 13th year of bringing the very best independent film to Westchester, resumes with six new films for the fall session. We’ve added a selection of movies including a Stanley Kubrick, Holiday and Oscar Contender series. With stadium seating and state of the art digital projection and surround sound, the Emelin is the perfect place to relax and enjoy a beer or a

glass of wine while seeing a great film.

Deepening our commitment to the classical community, we are offering more chamber music concerts, most at convenient Sunday afternoon timeframes, featuring acclaimed artists Charlie Albright, Brentano String Quartet, Christopher O’Riley of NPR’s “From The Top,” and Westchester favorites Edward Arron and Jeewon Park.

Dance is bigger and better than ever at the Emelin, as we welcome the world-renowned dance troupe Pilobolous to our stage for the first time.

We’ve also added an exciting new mix to our Dance Off The Grid series by collaborating with two prestigious New York dance organizations to present such groundbreaking artists as Pam Tanowitz, Adam Weinert and Beth Gill.

And, of course, our award-winning Family Series brings favorites like Curious George, Pete The Cat, and Dr. Kaboom to entertain and delight while helping to instill a lifelong love for the arts.

From music to dance, comedy and film, it’s going to be a memorable season. Check emelin.org for these events as well as the latest programming updates. Be sure to join our email list to receive announcements about new shows throughout the season. Tickets and subscriptions are now on sale.

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Painters On Location:

A Plein Air Paint Out and Auction The artists are coming! And they’re not only painting the town, but the parks, the beaches, the landmarks, the buildings, the landscapes, the seascapes, and more. Since 2001, The Rye Arts Center’s Painters On Location, sponsored by Houlihan Lawrence, has been an artistic celebration of our community.

On Friday, Sept. 15 and Saturday, Sept. 16, dozens of professional artists from throughout the Northeast will set up their easels at the many picturesque spots that Rye and the surrounding region has to offer. A map of sharing the artists’ locations will be posted at ryeartscenter.org so you can find them at work and watch as they transform blank canvases into masterpieces!

On Saturday evening, The Rye Arts Center will host a free reception followed by a live auction of the newly painted art works. Additional works by the participating artists are currently on view in The Rye Arts Center’s gallery. These paintings will be available for purchase in a silent auction closing directly after the live auction.

The free reception begins Sept. 16 at 5 p.m.

Guests will enjoy sliders from Bareburger as well as drinks from Good Shepherd Distillery and Diner Brew Co. The live auction will begin at 6:30 p.m. Bidding paddles are $20, but the

event is otherwise free for all to enjoy.

Between the live and silent auctions, nearly 70 paintings will be sold. If you are a collector or are interested in finding beautiful and local art to fill your home, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss. With so many works for sale, it is definitely a buyer’s market. Furthermore, you can meet the artists and build a personal connection to their work. Proceeds will benefit The Rye Arts Center’s extensive outreach programs that provide arts education to thousands of children in the Sound Shore region.

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The Rye Arts Center is located at 51 Milton Road in Rye, New York. For more information, visit ryeartscenter.org or call 967-0700.

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JAZZ FEST ARTSWESTCHESTER ANNOUNCES

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Highly famed jazz musician Louis Armstrong once said, “If you have to ask what jazz is, you’ll never know.” And, to expand on that notion, ArtsWestchester is encouraging all music lovers to experience jazz first-hand at this year’s Jazz Fest, which will return for its sixth year in downtown White Plains this September.

A collaboration between ArtsWestchester, the city of White Plains and the White Plains Business Improvement District, Jazz Fest is a five-day event that will spotlight top jazz musicians in Westchester County and special guests Paquito D’Rivera, a 14-time Grammy award winner, and acclaimed New Orleans saxophonist Donald Harrison Jr. The event will take place Wednesday, Sept. 13 through Sunday, Sept. 17, and will include established jazz and Latin jazz musicians, emerging artists and a tasty array of dining opportunities that promise a great cultural experience for everyone.

This year’s featured musicians include an array of groups, from a small orchestra led by versatile Colombian pianist and composer Pablo Mayor to an ensemble led by Peekskill-based jazz tenor saxophonist and jazz educator Ray Blue. The last day of the festival provides a grand culmination of jazz sounds from Columbia, Puerto Rico, America and more! The concerts are either free or affordably priced and the venues are conveniently located throughout White Plains and accessible by public transportation. The 2017 White Plains Jazz Fest events include: Wednesday, Sept. 13: FREE Outdoors in Downtown White Plains Noon – Downtown Music at Grace Concert – A performance by the Hiroshi Yamazaki ensem-

ble with Glenda Davenport.

12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. – Court Street Farmer’s Market – Live Jazz with the Art Bennett Quartet 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. – White Plains Jazz Stroll: A sampling of local jazz talent in restaurants in downtown White Plains: 6 p.m.: Mediterraneo White Plains: 189 Main St. | 448-8800 | Albert Rivera Jazz Trio 7 p.m.: Morton’s The Steakhouse: 5 Mamaroneck Ave. | 683-6101 | Alexis Cole 8 p.m.: Pick & Roll Soul: 49 Mamaroneck Ave. | 437-7393 | Jeanne Ricks 9 p.m.: Ron Blacks Beer Hall: 181 Mamaroneck Ave. | 358-5811 | Open Jazz Mic hosted by Gil Parris Thursday, Sept. 14: General Admission - $20 ArtsWestchester, 31 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, NY One Ticket – Two Performances!

7:30 p.m. – Ray Blue Quintet – Peekskill based jazz tenor saxophonist and jazz educator brings his ensemble to ArtsWestchester’s gallery stage with a blend of classic jazz and original compositions.

10 p.m. – SUNY Purchase Conservatory Faculty and Student Jam, hosted by pianist, Pete Malinverni, Director, SUNY Purchase Jazz Studies Program.

Friday, Sept. 15: At Galleria White Plains - FREE 100 Main St., White Plains, NY 12:15 p.m. – Jazz at the Galleria White Plains – Enjoy a midday performance while you shop as Charlie Lagond and Kaleidoscope brighten your day with jazz fusion, world beat and funk music.

ArtsWestchester, 31 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, NY - General Admission - $20 8 p.m. –Pablo Mayor’s Folklore Urbano Septet – Versatile Colombian pianist and composer blends an exciting mix of traditional and contemporary South American musical styles into the jazz idiom with a core group from his acclaimed orchestra, Folklore Urbano.

Saturday, Sept. 16: General Admission – Tickets starting at $24 White Plains Performing Arts Center, 11 City Place, White Plains, NY 8 p.m. – The Paquito D’Rivera Quintet – Iconic Cuban American virtuoso of the clarinet and saxophone, composer and fourteen-time Grammy winner in both jazz and classical categories brings his unique blend of a global sensitivity to Jazz Fest.

Sunday, Sept. 17: White Plains Jazz and Food Festival (Noon – 5:30 p.m.): FREE Outdoors along Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, NY Noon – 12:45p.m. – SUNY Purchase Jazz Ensemble 1 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. – Kenny Lee All Stars – White Plains’ own Kenny Lee (trumpet/flugel horn) – straight ahead jazz.

2:10 p.m. – 3 p.m. – Steve Kroon Latin Jazz Sextet. Puerto Rican percussionist extraordinaire to jazz, Latin and R&B icons lead his Latin jazz en-

semble through a dynamic blend of classic and original music.

3:20 p.m. - 4:10 p.m. - Sage. An all-women’s jazz, blues and contemporary ensemble, Sage creates a sound that transcends time and generation – part contemporary, part nostalgic and a whole lot of soul.

4:30 p.m. – 5:30pm – Donald Harrison – From the birthplace of American Jazz, New Orleans based saxophonist, educator, and “Big Chief” brings the festival to a close with the spirit of Congo Square – where it all started.

Plus, Jazz Fest is pleased to welcome Food Bank for Westchester’s Empty Bowls event to downtown White Plains from noon to 5:30 p.m. Be sure to stop by their display to purchase an artist-made bowl with delicious soup served by local chefs – all to raise awareness for September’s Hunger Action Month.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit artsw.org/jazzfest.

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

Founded in 1965, it is the largest private nonprofit arts council in New York state. Its mission is to provide leadership vision and support to ensure the availability accessibility and diversity of the arts.

ArtsWestchester provides programs and services that enrich the lives of everyone in Westchester County. ArtsWestchester helps fund concerts exhibitions and plays through grants; brings artists into schools and community centers; advocates for the arts; and builds audiences through diverse marketing initiatives. In 1998, ArtsWestchester purchased the 9-story neo-classical bank building at 31 Mamaroneck Ave. in White Plains, which has since been transformed into a multi-use resource for artists, cultural organizations and the community. A 2-story gallery is located on the first floor of ArtsWestchester’s historic building on Mamaroneck Avenue. (Submitted)

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