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October 20, 2017 | Vol. 5, Number 40 | www.eastchesterreview.com
Students take part in county opioid summit
SCORE! Three teams from Rye Raquet Club made up of women 40 years and over will be going to the United States Tennis Association’s national championship this month. For story, see page 6. Photo courtesy Corinna Ausfahl
Driver arrested, charged in Harrison bus stop crash A man has been arrested and is facing several charges for fleeing an accident in Harrison, after crashing into a bus stop and utility pole on Westchester Avenue. Jesus Cano, 27, of Yonkers, has been charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated, a misdemeanor, and other violations for speeding and fleeing the scene of an accident, which occurred along the eastbound side of the service road to the Interstate 287,
adjacent to access ramps to the Hutchinson River Parkway and 1133 Westchester Ave. A day after the accident, the Harrison Police Department apprehended Cano at his home in Yonkers at 141 Orchard St., with the assistance of the Westchester County Police Department. On Oct. 15, police responded to the scene and found a black Acura RSX that had crashed through the side of a county bus
shelter and a utility pole. By the time authorities arrived around 5 p.m., the driver was absent from the crash, in which the utility pole landed on top of the car and knocked out power to a nearby traffic light. Shortly after, local firefighters and Con Edison arrived at the scene to secure live wires hanging from the nearby traffic light. According to Harrison police
Detective Derka Abbate, the suspect was recorded with a blood alcohol content of 0.26 percent; the legal limit in New York is 0.08 percent. The 27-year-old is scheduled to appear in Harrison Town Court on Jan. 9. As of press time, there is no further information on the accident. Harrison police had no further comments about the crash. -Reporting by Franco Fino
On Oct. 16, Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino urged more than 400 students from across Westchester to become part of the solution in the life-and-death fight against opioid addiction. Joined by BMX Olympic coach and recovering addict Tony Hoffman, Astorino led a Youth Summit at the Westchester County Center aimed at fighting a drug epidemic that has caused a 200 percent increase in fatalities in the county from 2010 to 2015. Students from 37 schools took part in the day-long summit that was part of the county’s Project WORTHY—Westchester County Opioid Response Teams Helping You—program launched earlier this year. The program mobilizes a full array of available resources and expertise to combat the growing opioid and heroin epidemic that affects all communities and people of all ages. “Young people are dying,” Astorino said at the summit. “This is not a show; this is not just a day-long assembly. This is serious business, and we need your help. Young people are on the front lines of this epidemic. You are eyewitnesses to what’s happening in schools, at parties, at the mall and on the bus. You come from all walks of life, and all kinds of neighborhoods. That’s the kind of real-life experience we need if we are ever going to wrap our arms around this deadly situation.” The goal of the Youth Summit was to bring together students and have them come up with ideas on how to fight the epidemic in their own schools and neighborhoods. Hoffman, the keynote speaker, spoke of his personal experiences, notably how poor choices and a bad attitude led to his addiction. Hoffman’s drug addiction caused him to lose friends and family and he eventually became home-
less. He was so desperate for drugs at one point in his life that he committed an armed robbery and other drug related crimes that landed him in prison for several years. “When I was 18, I had no idea I was about to become a heroin addict,” Hoffman said. “I had every single thing that you would need to be successful in life…. There are no shortcuts in life; every shortcut you take will end up being the long road.” While in prison, Hoffman had a “spiritual awakening” and started to turn his life around. He set goals and embarked on a path that resulted in him becoming a BMX Elite pro who placed second in the 2016 World Championships and coached in the Rio Olympic Games that same year. He is currently the founder and director of The Freewheel Project, a nonprofit that mentors young people through sports and teaches them leadership skills and to make healthy life choices. He is currently writing his first book, titled “Coming Clean.” But even now and sober for more than 10 years, Hoffman said there are reminders of his past all around him. “Every single day, the doorway wants to tempt me,” he said. “If you don’t walk through that door, you don’t have to worry about this.” The Youth Summit was part of ongoing events that operate from Project WORTHY’s four foundational blocks—education, integration, prevention and action—all of which bring together the resources necessary for each of those areas. In addition to the keynote speaker at the Youth Summit, there was a panel of young adults who have been affected by opioid and heroin addiction, and two interactive workshops where students discussed ways they can stop or prevent abuse, and take back their schools. (Submitted)
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CPW dinner honors contributions of residents
From left, Mercedes Flud, recipient of the Martie Osterer Award, Linda Kuck, executive director at Cerebral Palsy of Westchester, CPW, Kiyoko Brown, recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award, and Richard Osterer, CPW board president. Contributed photo
On Oct. 5, Cerebral Palsy of Westchester, CPW, held its 68th Annual Pioneer Dinner at The Surf Club in New Rochelle. This year CPW honored two individuals who give in different ways, but made a positive contribution. The night was filled with dancing, laughter and taking time to recognize individuals who have helped our organization grow in so many ways. The Martie Osterer Award is given each year to a Pioneer Club member who has made strides to live life to the fullest. This year’s recipient is Mercedes Flud. Flud currently lives in the Coop City section of the Bronx with St. Dominic’s Home. This wonderful agency has noticed incredible growth and improvement in this deserving woman. Flud maintains a close relationship with her mother Mary and her sisters Inez and Mary Ann. Flud is a beautiful statuesque young lady and a fashionista. Flud loves to shop and she revels in picking out her own clothing. She takes pride in her appearance and fancies elegant
and intricate hairstyles, changing her hairstyle monthly. Flud is a passionate member of The Pioneer Club. She attends every party and greets her peers with warmth and enthusiasm. She is a fantastic dancer. She uses our parties to debut new dance moves. She enjoys all activities. Flud is always sweet and polite, and her enthusiasm is infectious. She is unique, and we hope that she never changes. Flud has had difficulties in the past, but she has overcome these obstacles. Her willingness to improve and grow makes her a perfect candidate for this honor. The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes extraordinary commitment, dedication, and service to CPW. This year’s recipient, Kiyoko Brown, exemplifies this high ideal. For more than 20 years, Brown has given freely of her time and talents to enhance the lives of the many disabled adults and children we serve. As a board member, secretary of the executive board, and
an active member of numerous fundraising committees, she has been a highly effective force for positive change. When CPW opened there new building, she donated her own work and that of several artist friends to grace the walls and beautify the surroundings. Brown recognizes the universal needs that bring people together and enrich their lives. She sponsored CPW’s toy lending library and the groundbreaking Lekotek Center, which was dedicated in her name. This program, focused on learning through play, and the use of adaptive toys and technology to promote the inclusion of young children with special needs into family and community life. With her eloquence, Brown described her experience at CPW saying, “Once I committed, I knew where I could contribute. Everyone is different. Everyone’s experience is different. But it’s wonderful to see that the consumers are happy. They’re experiencing life to the fullest possible extent, and that’s all you can ask.” (Submitted)
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What’s going on... Eastchester Public Library
For more information on hours and programs, visit eastchesterlibrary.org.
Robert the Guitar Guy On Saturday, Oct. 21 from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Join the library for a singalong music show with Robert the Guitar Guy. For ages 6 months and up, no registration required.
Chat & Color Book Club On Monday, Oct. 23 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Join the Chat & Color Book Club to discuss this month’s book. Copies of the books will be available at the Circulation Desk. Pictures and colored pencils are provided. Light refreshments will be served. Online registration suggested. Open to adults. For more information, contact Amelia Buccarelli at abuccarelli@wlsmail.org.
which distributes handmade blankets to critically ill children that were made from squares created by patrons. Teens and adults alike came together to learn basic knitting, new techniques and to put the blankets together. Don’t know how to knit? No problem. Beginners through advanced knitters are welcome. Eastchester’s resident knitting expert Dottie is happy to teach you. Each session will be an opportunity to work on your square, learn to knit, share techniques, ask questions and begin to put together our blankets. Yarn will be provided at each session, but feel free to bring or use your own as well. There will be a few sets of No. 5 knitting needles, but if you have your own, please bring those along. If you start a square, but don’t have time to finish it, that is still a huge help, as long as you drop it off before a session, so we can finish it. You do not need to attend all three sessions to participate. Online registration is suggested. For more information, contact Amelia Buccarelli at abuccarelli@wlsmail.org. Want to help make our blankets but can’t attend? The library welcomes donations of knitted squares (7 inches by 7 inches), ideally knitted with a No. 5 needle, by Friday, Dec. 15. Just drop them off at the Circulation Desk.
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Video Games on Stage interest meeting On Wednesday, Oct. 25 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Children’s Room. For grades 3–5. Is your child hooked on video games, and gaming fan fiction like “Diary of a Minecraft Zombie”? The plan here is to channel that love of video games into an acting program, with small plays based on the worlds of these video games. Online pre-registration for the meeting is suggested. Once details are ironed out and a schedule is made, there will then be mandatory sign-up for the Video Games on Stage program that will be first come, first serve, with limited space. Anyone who attends the interest meeting will be notified via email when this registration opens. Attending the interest meeting does not guarantee a spot in the program. For more information, contact Jonathan Heifetz at 721-8105 or jheifetz@wlsmail.org.
Knitting for a Cause On Wednesday, Nov. 1 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Last holiday season the Eastchester Public Library donated multiple blankets to Project Linus,
Chris Conte Quartet On Sunday, Oct. 22 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon of classics from The Great American Songbook with singer and bassist Chris Conte. Conte will be joined by Jay Azzolina (guitar), Darren Litzie (piano), and Andrew Swift (drums). The Chris Conte Quartet presents time-honored favorites in a way that satisfies audiences of all types with classic love songs, hard swinging jazz, tender ballads and beautiful bossa nova. Conte’s debut album “Our Love Will Last” will be available for purchase.
Hiking for Beginners On Monday, Oct. 23 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Hiking can bring both exhilaration and tranquility, peaceful solitude and pleasant camaraderie. If you are new to hiking or are looking to experience it for the first time, join this one-hour presentation including a question and answer period designed to provide useful information and make your initial foray into the woods safe and enjoyable. Topics will include: where to hike and different terrains; preparation; and trail maps. Presented by Westchester Trails Association.
Science Time! On Tuesday, Oct. 24 from 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. A quick, hands-on science activity for little ones. This Halloween-themed program is geared for children ages 4 and up. Registration is required. Include child’s name and age when registering in the comment box provided.
Dentist Visit Storytime & Craft For more information on hours and programs, visit bronxvillelibrary.org.
College planning online webinar On Saturday, Oct. 21 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. This is an online webinar. The link to register and connect to the webinar will follow at bronxvillelibrary.org. Join internationally recognized and published educator Dr. Tony Di Giacomo for a presentation focused on parents of students in grades 8–12. Topics include: studying habits; course selection; identifying which standardized tests to take and how to prepare; how to plan for college; how to balance the college process with schooling while reducing stress; how to engage universities to optimize networking; what universities seek in their applicants; and essential tactics and skills to plan for and apply to college.
On Wednesday, Oct. 25 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. For ages 3 and up. Join Ms. Joann of Main Street Pediatric Dentistry for stories about visiting the dentist. Special treats will be available for all attendees.
Basics of Book Collecting On Thursday, Oct. 26 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Join this general introduction to the world of books, the keys to examining and understanding rarity and value, and tips on how to think like a seasoned collector. Valuation of books will be available at the end of the lecture if time allows (one book per guest). Presenter Tom Lecky is the proprietor of Riverrun Books and Manuscripts located in Hastings-on-Hudson. Registration is required by contacting the library at 337-7680.
Polka/Oktoberfest musical performance On Saturday, Oct. 28 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Florian Schantz Jazz Combo presents this educational and musical program featuring Central European and American waltzes, polkas and marches. You will hear favorites such as the “Beer Barrel Polka” and “Under the Double Eagle.” The leader of the band is a 14-year-old professional trumpet player named Florian Schantz, who has been leading the band since he was 9 years old with around 230 public performances since 2013. The rest of the band consists of adult professional musicians.
Tuckahoe Public Library For more information on hours and programs, visit tuckahoe.com/library.
Teen SAT/ACT Math Prep On Saturdays, Oct. 21 and 28 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. These are two of three exam prep workshops. Don’t remain clueless. Let licensed math instructor Barbara Files help you develop strategies
for improving your math scores on the SAT/ACT exams. She’ll help you understand and master the typical and less typical problems asked on the exams by reviewing a broad array of practice questions. Space is limited. Please register by calling the library at 961-2121.
Teen Halloween Cupcake Decorating On Monday, Oct. 23 at 3:30 p.m. For grades six and up. Learn how to decorate cupcakes in fun Halloween style. Take home what you make. Space is limited. Please register by calling the library at 9612121.
Halloween BabyTime StoryTime On Thursday, Oct. 26 at 11 a.m. For infants to age 2 years old. This is a Halloween costume storytime and sing-along. Space is limited. Please register by calling the library at 961-2121.
The Sugar Blues Workshop On Thursday, Oct. 26 at 1 p.m. Peggy Belles, a certified health/life coach and yoga instructor, will present a power-packed 60-minute talk. Participants will receive information to transform their diet and overall health, including: at least five ways to reduce sugar consumption; how to identify and recognize the many names and faces of sugar; sugar addiction and how it impacts your health, hormones and gut; how to become your own nutrition detective; recipes to try at home; smart snacking; and a demo and samples of power foods. Please register by calling the library at 961-2121.
Kids’ Book Club On Friday, Oct. 27 at 4 p.m. For grades four and five only. The Kids’ Book Club kicks off fall by celebrating the 20th anniversary of J. K. Rowling’s first book in the Harry Potter series. Children are assigned chapter readings they can comment on and participate in related activities at monthly meet-ups through December. Please register by calling the library at 961-2121.
How to Spot Fake News in a Real World On Monday, Oct. 39 at 6:30 p.m. For ages 13 and up. To round out Information Literacy Month, librarians Rebecca Fitzgerald, Elaine Provenzano and Elizabeth Siracusa will share research tips and guidelines that can help you determine accuracy in print and digital reporting. Please register by calling the library at 961-2121.
Eastchester news Rag-A-Muffin Parade On Sunday, Oct. 29, starting at 2 p.m. at Eastchester Middle School. The parade is open to all preschoolers through sixth-graders. The town of Eastchester Parks and Recreation Department invites residents to join in a fun-filled walk from EMS to Town Hall, where participants will enjoy snacks provided by the Eastchester Little League. Once at Town Hall, there will be a Spooktacular Dance Party. A DJ will play Halloween favorites and dance songs for all to enjoy. All participants will receive a goodie bag. Sponsored by Comizio Orthodontics. 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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SUNY Purchase students break world record On Oct. 11, 300 volunteers from SUNY Purchase along with Chef Jet Tila, of the Food Network, broke the world’s record for longest California roll. Prior to this, the record was a 422-foot roll, which was held by UMass Amherst. SUNY Purchase students beat the
record by creating a 504-foot roll on the Great Lawn. The event required more than 650 sheets of nori and 300 pounds of sushi rice. The event was joined by members of the World Record Academy to certify the roll. The event was sponsored by
Purchase Dining Services and PepsiCo with culinary support by The One Sushi. Purchase Dining Services, part of Chartwells, who made an in-kind donation of $1,350 each to the Food Bank for Westchester and Midnight Run. (Submitted)
Students were joined by Chef Jet Tila, of the Food Network, who directed the creation of the sushi roll.
The sushi roll came out to 504 feet, a new world record. Photos courtesy Paige DeMaio
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Rye racquet teams
prepare for nationals By TAYLOR BROWN General Assignment Reporter
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The 3.5 team of women 40 and over celebrate their win at the sectionals championship with a bottle of champagne. Photo courtesy Paula Lapkin
After securing their wins at the United States Tennis Association’s sectional championship, three teams from the Rye Racquet Club are moving on to nationals. During the weekend of Aug. 25, the Rye Racquet Club, RRC, had three of their United States Tennis Association, USTA, competitive teams, made up of women 40 years and over, competing at sectionals in Schenectady. “It was amazing that all three teams were there, it just added to the excitement,” said Wendy Hyer, co-captain of the 4.0 team. “The fact that all three teams won is amazing.” RRC is based in Harrison and offers competitive and noncom-
petitive junior and adult tennis programs. This year will be Hyer’s and her co-captain, Gena Pettinato’s, second time going to nationals. Hyer, of Rye, explained that ever since her first time at nationals, she’s wanted to go back, saying it’s part of the “addictive nature” of winning. Pettinato, of Rye, said that having already experienced nationals once, she and Hyer feel like they know what to expect from the tournament. In preparation for the national championship, Pettinato said their team is trying to practice on outdoor hard courts in order to mimic the conditions they’ll be playing in. “Outdoors you have all the elements, there are so many distractions when you’re playing outside,” she said. Corinna Ausfahl, captain of the 4.5+ team, said that their team’s approach has included studying their competition and figuring out which pairings of players on their team work best together.
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Three teams from Rye Racquet Club made up of women 40 years and over will be going to the United States Tennis Association’s national championship this month. Photo courtesy Corinna Ausfahl
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The Rye Racquet Club’s 3.5 team of women 40 years and over. Photo courtesy Wendy Hyer
“We’ve been working very hard,” said Ausfahl, of Rye. “... It’s a wonderful opportunity to represent New York at nationals.” This strategic preparation is only one factor in their journey. Pettinato believes that her team’s unique dynamic is what makes them such a force to be reckoned with. “We put together this team of women who we thought shared a passion for the game,” she said. Pettinato went on to say that the women all bring something different to their team. “We’re mothers, college students, we have full time jobs,” she said. “We have a nice profile of women and yet we come together, enjoy the game, and support each other.” Paula Lapkin, co-captain of the 3.5 team, described a similar dynamic in her team. “Everyone just kind of supports each other, [and] really roots for the other one… which I think is what’s taking us to the next level,” said Lapkin, of Harrison. Pettinato said that having these teams of older women allows for them to have a way to step away from their families for a little while, and do something for themselves. “There are very rare moments when we can do it, and we really enjoy it when we’re out [on the court],” she said. The teams will each be taking a weekend away for themselves in October to travel to Orlando and Fort Lauderdale in Florida to compete in the USTA national championships. “It’s truly been a great season for the women’s team tennis here at Rye Racquet,” Hyer said. CONTACT: taylor@hometwn.com
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Rye YMCA hosts Halloween carnival The Rye YMCA is a hub of family activity with healthy activities and events for the whole family to participate in both together and independently. On Oct 29, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., the Rye Y will open its doors to the entire community with its free Hallow-
een Carnival and Open House. The event will feature live music, carnival games, face painting, a pumpkin patch, spooky swimming, crafts and much more. Wear a costume if you wish! (No adult clown costumes, please.) Registration is required,
please RSVP to FamilyFun@ ryeymca.org. On Oct. 29, the Rye Y will waive the $100 Joiner’s Fee for all who join. Membership benefits include access to all Y facilities including two pools, a fitness center and more than 100 free
The Rye YMCA Halloween carnival features live music for the whole family to enjoy. Contributed photo
weekly group exercise classes as well as priority program registration and reduced member program rates. Family members spend quality time together during scheduled family time in the pool, gymnasium and ExerZone or play games together in the family game room. The Y hosts a First Family Friday evening every month with themed crafts activities and a bi-monthly Active Family Friday
featuring Nerf games. Families with young children may choose from several parent/child classes such as Baby and Me Gym, Kiddie Crafts and Baby Sports. The Childwatch program is available for parents who wish to exercise on their own or step into town. The Rye Y also offers dozens of programs focusing on skill development, teamwork, fitness, enrichment and fun. The next program session starts Nov. 11.
Member registration starts Nov. 1 and non-member registration starts Nov. 3. Classes are offered for all ages and include enrichment, swim, sports, fitness and much more! Visit RyeYmca.org or call 967-6363 to learn more and register for classes. Financial assistance is available. If you are interested in joining the Rye Y, please stop by the Y’s Member Services Desk at 21 Locust Ave., for a tour of the facility. (Submitted)
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Fun facts about the One Square Mile BRONXVILLE TODAY Mayor Mary Marvin
I decided to take a literary break from blacktop, sewer relining and flood mitigation topics—though they may be scintillating—and just relate some interesting fun facts about our very special One Square Mile. From the outset, not everyone could even agree on our hometown name, which was named after Danish farmer Jonas Bronck who owned huge tracts of land in Southern Westchester and the Bronx. Folks “objected to the influx of visitors on Sundays who thought the Zoological Gardens were here” due to our name. Others wanted it called Gramatan, Gramatan Hills, Lawrenceville, Swainsville after an early tannery owner, or to keep the early 19th century name of Underhill’s Crossing. Here are some more Bronxville facts: • Our village functioned for its first year of incorporation (1898) with no ordinances. • Our very first ordinance (1899) protected us from public nudity, brothels, saloons, gambling, riots and profane language, all punishable with fines from $10 to $50. Other first generation ordinances prohibited ball playing on Sunday; “hallooing or yelling after dark”; and gunfire “between the setting and rising sun.” (Apparently daytime gunfire was acceptable!) • In a bit of high aspirational thinking, fire escapes would be required on all opera houses but churches were exempt. • In 1899, houses could be built with no notice to the village and without regard to size or placement, as it wasn’t until 1922 that our first zoning ordinance was enacted. Legend says village resident and television personality
Jack Paar was responsible for our first fence ordinance. As a result of his extreme penchant for privacy, he erected a high stockade fence on Studio Lane without Planning Board notification. Very soon after, the trustees enacted height and density rules for village fences. • Two of our early “post mistresses” were maiden sisters who carefully read everyone’s postcards and magazines and if they thought the information of urgency, they dispatched local boys to share the messages of often upcoming appointments in New York City. Needless to say, they were deemed “authorities on all village news.” • Our first school in 1870 looked no different than rural structures in the Midwest, built on a small plot of donated land on the Value Drug space on Pondfield Road. It was a little red wooden building with a cloakroom and a potbellied stove. • Parental involvement in a PTA was always a signature trait in the village. Early meetings concentrated on an effective method to monitor the content of motion pictures fearing a negative impact on our community, but more importantly a deleterious effect on our diction. • At a period around the turn of the 20th century, we were also home to an insane asylum, the Vernon House Retreat for the Insane, near the intersection of Pondfield and White Plains roads. Limited to 10 patients, one could be treated for “mental and nervous diseases and cases of habit.” • Our hospital and nearby Sarah Lawrence College were thanks to the generosity of our founder, William Van Duzer Lawrence. • In 1908, Mr. Lawrence’s son, Dudley, was stricken with an appendicitis attack that would be fatal without an operation. He was transported on a baggage car attached to the first train head-
ing south from White Plains furnished with a box spring and mattress from the family owned Gramatan Hotel. Surviving after a 12-hour ordeal, Dudley’s father contributed $250,000 to inaugurate the hospital’s capital campaign. Monies were supplemented by the performance of a “pageant” at Sagamore Park to which thousands attended including the sitting governor, Charles Evans Hughes. • Mr. Lawrence envisioned a junior college for women and enlisted the help of the Vassar College President Dr. Henry McCracken. Named after his beloved and recently deceased wife Sarah, the first Board of Trustees of Sarah Lawrence College was actually those of Vassar College. • We had the exact same population—approximately 6,500—in the 1930s as we do today. Stores were closed on Wednesday afternoons and a Home Valet truck patrolled the village. Sporting the slogan “Would you spare your appearance for fifty cents?” a gentlemen came to the door and ironed your rumpled suit. • In 1928, in honor of his 25th jubilee, St. Joseph’s beloved Pastor Father McCann,was treated to a trip around the world thanks to donations from the entire village. • The village seal has a bumblebee as its symbol but no records exist explaining its origin. • Held at the Gramatan Hotel, Ms. Caroline Covington, proprietress of the Miss Covington’s School of Dance, started each class off with the sound of castanets and stopped immediately if “wallflowers” were minus a partner. Clearly we have always been a unique community and Trustee William Kraft early envisioned even greater things for us, writing on village stationary that, “In the course of time, we will have one the finest villages along the line.”
Fooling the Iron Fish HISTORICALLY SPEAKING Richard Forliano
This column was written by Michael Fix, historian emeritus, Eastchester Historical Society. Logistics is defined as the management of the flow of things between the point of origin and the point of consumption to meet requirements of consumers. Dwight D. Eisenhower once said, “You will not find it difficult to prove that battles, campaigns, and even wars have been won or lost primarily because of logistics.” Even though Ike’s quote pertains to World War II, the lesson was learned long before his apt comment. Napoleon learned the lesson bitterly in his war against Russia. Before the United States declared war against the enemy in World War I, our country was participating in a logistical battle against the German U-boats. Great Britain had neutralized the surface navy of Germany in the Battle of Jutland. This North Sea encounter between the two naval powers proved to the German High Command that using surface warfare would result in their eventual obliteration.; thus the development of the submarine or U-boat. Why was this necessary? North America and especially the U.S. had become the main supplier of equipment and food for the British and other allies. However, from the year of 1915 on, we were losing 25 percent of our ocean-going vessels and production facilities were having difficulty in keeping up with the sinking of vessels by the U-boats. The causes were fairly simple. Our fleet, as well as Britain’s, was painted to give the view of appearance. Our fleet of war ships was labeled by Theodore Roosevelt as the “Great White Fleet” because that was its color. Although shipping vessels were not as neat, their colors were one, usually grey. In 1908, the Navy redid the White Fleet gray. But in 1915, the Navy considered another approach to offset the aggressive and successful campaign of the German Iron Sharks or U-boats. With the establishment of the Bureau of Construction and Repair, our government set the stage for deception. The tactic would be to use camouflage. This concept had changed the colors of uniforms in the French and German armies from bright colors and plumed hats to earthy tones. Our equip-
Captain Harold Van Buskirk, a future Bronxville resident, pioneering work with camouflage on land and sea was instrumental in helping our side to win World War One. Photo courtesy Richard Forliano
ment could use a color change as well. At the same time, a young college graduate from the University of Pennsylvania, Harold Van Buskirk, entered the U.S. Navy with a commission. As fate would have it, he was singled out and promoted to assume the title of executive officer and head of the Submarine Defense Association. He commanded two different groups of people. One was the design of the camouflage out of Washington, D.C., and the other was research from the Eastman Kodak Labs in Rochester, New York. Camouflage had two objectives. The first was concealment and invisibility. That goal was to make the ship completely blend in with sea and sky background. The second was disruptive. It was not to conceal the ship, but make the enemy think he is seeing a different size or type or class of vessel. The concept used more often was the second. It was labeled by the British as “Dazzle Camouflage” and here in the States, the name was changed to “razzle dazzle” for a style of music that was developing. Many of the ships’ hulls looked like zebras, giraffes and jaguars. So to the eye of the captain looking out of a periscope with waves bounding around it, confusion and miscalculation resulted. The eye in the periscope did not know whether it was looking at the stern or the bow. It was difficult to tell if the ship was coming to you or moving away. As a result of this trompe l’oeil, miscalculations occurred and misses became a pattern. Well-known artists became ship painters as opposed to painters of ships. Thomas Hart Benton and Salvatore Dali were among American-based artists sitting on scaffolding hanging from the sides of ships, painting broad brush strokes that would frustrate the eyes of U-Boat commanders. Where does this story fit into local history?
After the war, Van Buskirk settled in Bronxville with his family. Van Burkirk’s other story is that he was an accomplished fencer. He was part of the Olympic fencing team in 1924, 1928 and 1932. As a member of the 1932 team, he saw Hitler and how he treated America’s Jesse Owen. On his return to the U.S., that topic was often the subject of discussion. When Germany returned to war, and ultimately World War II, Harold’s son Douglas, who was a Royal Air Force pilot, was one of the first casualties from our town. The family eventually moved to Houston, Texas, where Harold became the head of the nationally renowned fencing team at Rice University. There is a memorial tournament every year that has the Van Buskirk label. Van Burkirk’s leadership and administrative skills contributed to the Allied victory in World War I. His efforts not only saved lives at sea, but he helped the people of Europe withstand the onslaught of the enemy by supplying food and ammunition. Herbert Hoover, head of the United States Food Administration and later president, said it best: “Of course, the prime objective of the United States in undertaking the fight against famine in Europe is to save lives of starving people. The secondary object, however, and of hardly less importance, is to defeat Anarchy which is the handmaiden of Hunger.” Van Buskirk’s contribution to the successfully movement and flow of war goods, food and fuel was immense. He prevented a disaster and helped bring the allies to victory. Please contact us historian@eastchesterhistoricalsociety.org with any comments or questions you have about this column. For more information on the Eastchester Historical Society and its numerous programs, visit eastchesterhistoricalsociety.org.
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Hoff-Barthelson Music School presents Jazz Night! Members of Hoff-Barthelson Music School’s Jazz Department will take the stage to kick-off the 2017-2018 Faculty Concert Series on Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m. with Jazz Night! An evening of improvisations and jazz standards, listeners will be treated to performances by Ed Palerm on saxophone, James Weidman on piano, Rolf Sturm on jazz guitar, William Komaiko on piano, and Glenn Rhian on percussion. Included on the program are “Au Private” (Charlie Parker), “Autumn Leaves” (Prévert/Kosma), “Uptown Vibes” (James Weidman), “Stella by Starlight” (Victor Young), “Body and Soul” (Johnny Green) “Sonnymoon for Two,” and “Oleo” (Sonny Rollins). Admission to the concert is $20, $15 for seniors (65+), and free of charge for students. Tickets can be ordered by calling 723-
James Weidman is performing “Uptown Vibes” at Hoff-Barthelson Music School. Contributed photos
1169, or emailing HB@hbms. org. Tickets are available for purchase at the door. Program and
Ed Palmero is performing on saxophone.
performers subject to change. For additional information, visit HBMS.org. (Submitted)
Rolf Sturm is performing on jazz guitar.
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Taconic Opera celebrates 20 years by poking fun
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Also on view at Neuberger Museum of Art are “Janet Biggs: A Step On the Sun” (on view through Dec. 22) and “A Studio in the Gallery: The Playful Universe of Ignacio Iturria” (on view through Feb. 25, 2018). For more information, visit neuberger.org. -Rocio De La Roca
Project a way to give youth words of wisdom
Neuberger reveals Bearden works Prominent American artist Romare Bearden is celebrated for his emblematic collages, which were produced from 1964 to 1988 and illustrated the history, culture and tension of the African-American experience. While he is known for these works, some of Bearden’s earlier work experimented with abstracting forms. This period in his career created works that became the foundation of his acclaimed collages. These early abstractions are often overlooked, and many remain omitted from retrospectives of his work—until now. This fall, Neuberger Museum of Art’s “Romare Bearden: Abstraction” will provide the first scholarly examination and public viewing of Bearden’s largely unknown body of work that was created in the 1950s and early 1960s. The exhibition, on view through Dec. 22, will feature approximately 40 of Bearden’s abstractions, thereby revealing his artistic roots, but also contributing to the postwar American art narrative. The works on view include large stain paintings such as “Green Torches Welcome New Ghosts and Eastern Gate,” which demonstrate a technique of applying thinned oil by brushing, pouring and spraying. Bearden’s watercolors and oil paintings “Blue Ridge and Mountains of the Moon,” from the mid-1950s, demonstrate his abstract image-based painting. Collages like “River Mist” inform his later figurative works and are comprised of elements that have been cut, and then fitted together like the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle.
“What one word would you give today’s youth to take with them throughout their lives?” This is the question that Yonkers artists Evan Bishop and Katori Walker, founders of the community-based art project 100 Words of Wisdom, recently asked local seniors. The goal of the project was to engage 100 mature adults and include them in the conversation about improvements to their local communities. The result was more than 140 men and women from Westchester, New York City and beyond, of all walks of life—from politicians and family members to artists and educators—each providing one unique word (or a two-word phrase). Three languages are represented (English, Spanish and Sanskrit), as are people who are native to six continents. These seniors were each interviewed about their word choice while Bishop painted the word somewhere on their body. Walker then photographed them, one participant pictured above. These photographs will be on view in an exhibition at Blue Door Art Center, BDAC, from Oct. 26 through Nov. 4. Many of the chosen words are commonplace, but the stories attached the each one, and the experiences that inspired the participant to choose it are unique. Said Bishop: “This project was inspired by my desire to empower elders and show them that their stories matter.” Together, these words help to create an intergenerational dialogue that stretches beyond Merriam-Webster’s definition of any single word. The exhibition, in turn, creates the story of a generation with wisdom and experiences to share, and also creates a means by which to transfer these ideals to a new generation. Bishop summed up what he learned through the project: “The first word we were given [by Walker’s grandmother, Thelma Jenkins] was “focus.” The last word [given by ArtsWestchester’s CEO Janet Langsam] was “try.” So I learned that if I try, and stay focused, all the things in between will manifest.” A full-day opening reception at BDAC takes place on Oct. 26. For more on this project, which is supported by an Arts Alive grant, visit 100wowexhibit.com. For more information on the exhibition at BDAC, visit bluedoorartcenter.org. -Mary Alice Franklin
At the start of its 20th anniversary season, Taconic Opera presents the question: “What better art form is there in which to poke fun at the world of opera than through opera itself?” The company’s general and artistic director, Dan Montez, has answered that question with the creation of his new work, “In bocca al lupo,” which will open the company’s 2017-18 season on Oct. 21 and 22. This comedic work is a departure from Montez’s previous, more serious, compositions. With a title that loosely translates to “break a leg,” the show looks at the ins and outs of what it takes to run an opera company. From auditions and musical coaching to holding a fundraiser and presenting the show, the humorous work gives insight to the chaotic art form and the love that goes into each production. The Italian opera within an English opera will be performed in both languages, with English subtitles above the stage. The premiere of “In bocca al lupo” will take place at Yorktown Stage. For more information, visit taconicopera.org.
-Mary Alice Franklin
HV Music Club kicks off 93rd season Hudson Valley Music Club starts off its 93rd season by kicking off its Mostly Monday series on Oct. 10. The concert is an opportunity for club members and other Westchester artists to perform. The program will include Poulenc’s “Sonata for Two Clarinets,” Schumann’s “Romances for Oboe and Piano” and more. Oct. 30 marks the first full professional concert of the season, with a performance that features violinist Itamar Zorman and pianist Drew Peterson, who will perform Kreisler’s “Viennese Rhapsodic Fantasietta,” Brahms’ “Sonata No. 1 in G Major,” and Schubert’s “Rondo in B minor, D.895.” The award-winning Zorman has traveled around the world as both a solo and chamber musician. Peterson began his career by being presented at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall at the age of five and worked his way through Harvard and Juilliard School. Both performances will be held at the Dobb’s Ferry Woman’s Club. For more information, call 478-0417. -Mary Alice Franklin
Westchester Halloween highlights With Halloween approaching, many Westchester arts organizations are presenting creepy, scary and downright spooky events, many for the whole family to enjoy. ArtsWestchester chose its favorites:
Jay Ghoul’s House of Curiosities
Lyndhurst will deck the halls of its Gothic revival mansion with spooky decorations and eerie lighting this Halloween, which guests can admire during nighttime performances of Jay Ghoul’s House of Curiosities. This interactive murder-mystery encourages guests, who each hold a clue to the crime, to move throughout the basement and first floor of the house as new hints are revealed by a wacky cast of characters along the way. For guests who prefer to see the seasonal decorations, Lyndhurst’s daytime tours focus on Gothic Revival furnishings that are only on display in October. These events take place through Oct. 31. For more information, visit lyndhurst.org.
A Hudson Valley Halloween
Historic Hudson Valley has become known for its array of seasonal events, attracting guests from across the tri-state area. The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze at Van Cortlandt Manor exhibits more than 10,000 individually hand-carved, illuminated jack o’ lanterns that are arranged in larger-than-life sculptural displays. Other attractions include an interactive haunted trail at Philipsburg Manor, a dramatic retelling of Washington Irving’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, and a celebration of Irving’s life at his former residence during a series of family-friendly daytime events. Events at all locations take place on selected evenings through Nov. 25. For more information, visit hudsonvalley.org.
Halloween Movie Marathon
For the fourth year in a row, Jacob Burns Film Center, JBFC, is embracing the horror movie genre by presenting its “Halloween Movie Marathon IV.” On the night of Oct. 27, the center will screen eight diverse films, from new favorites like “Get Out” and the restored classic “Night of the Living Dead” to the ‘90s throwback “I Know What You Did Last Summer” and cult gem “Suspiria.” The night’s festivities will include a costume contest and activities in the center’s Jane Peck Gallery, along with a concession stand for late-night coffee. The event will be hosted by JBFC Senior Programmer Andrew Jupin. Since it is a Halloween event, guests can also expect a few surprises along the way. For more information, visit burnsfilmcenter.org.
Halloweekend
Hudson River Museum, HRM, presents a weekend of family-friendly Halloween activities on Oct. 28 and 29. Saturday offers interactive magic shows with comedian and magician Kathie Cvitkovac, followed by a costume parade with the Nepperhan Community Center Band. During Sunday’s festivities, activities include Halloween-themed balloon art/twisting with Brenda Hernandez, a visit from “Washington Irving” at HRM’s historic Gilded Age residence, Glenview, and a costume photo shoot. On both days, children will create monster masks, go trick-or-treating in their costumes and go on haunted tours of both Glenview and Van Nybelwyck Hall, a detailed dollhouse inspired by historic Hudson Valley homes. For more information, visit hrm.org.
-Mary Alice Franklin
These articles appear in the October 2017 issue of ArtsNews, ArtsWestchester’s monthly publication. ArtsNews is distributed throughout Westchester County. A digital copy of the full issue is also available at artsw.org/artsnews.
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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETING TUCKAHOE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, IN THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER, NEW YORK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a resolution of the Board of Education of the Tuckahoe Union Free School District, in the County of Westchester, New York, adopted on September 18, 2017, a Special District Meeting of the qualified voters of said School District will be held on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 from 6:00 o’clock A.M. to 9:00 o’clock P.M.(Prevailing Time), at the following voting places: (1) Tuckahoe Community Center, 71 Columbus Avenue, Tuckahoe, New York, for those persons residing in Election District A; and (2) William E. Cottle Elementary School Auditorium, 2 Siwanoy Boulevard, Eastchester, New York, for those persons residing in Election District B; for the purpose of voting upon the following Bond Proposition: BOND PROPOSITION RESOLVED: (a) That the Board of Education of the Tuckahoe Union Free School District, in the County of Westchester, New York (the “District”), is hereby authorized to construct alterations and improvements to all District school buildings and the sites thereof (the “Project”) substantially as described in a report prepared by KG&D Architects, (the “Report”), which report is on file and available for public inspection at the office of the District Clerk, the Project consisting of the construction of building additions and/or expansions to provide for additional classroom, cafeteria, gymnasium, library and other space; interior reconstruction and space reconfiguration; improvements to the heating, ventilating, air conditioning, lighting, plumbing, telephone, public address, drainage, fire safety and security systems; lavatory improvements; floor, door, stair and ceiling replacements and or reconstruction; asphalt repavement; and athletic and recreational improvements, including turf field replacement and playfield upgrades; the foregoing to include the original equipment, machinery, furnishings, apparatus, and all ancillary and related site, demolition and other work required in connection therewith; and to expend an amount, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and to the financing thereof, of not to exceed the estimated maximum cost of $20,531,500; provided that the estimated costs of the components of the Project as set forth in detail in the Report may be reallocated among such components if the Board of Education shall determine that such reallocation is in the best interest of the District; (b) that a tax is hereby voted therefor in the amount of not to exceed $20,531,500 to finance such cost, such tax to be levied and collected in installments in such years and in such amounts as shall be determined by said Board of Education; and (c) that in anticipation of said tax, bonds of the District are hereby authorized to be issued in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $20,531,500 and a tax is hereby voted to pay the interest on said bonds as the same shall become due and payable. Such Bond Proposition shall appear on the ballots used for voting at said Special District Meeting in substantially the following condensed form: BOND PROPOSITION YES
NO
RESOLVED: (a) That the Board of Education of the Tuckahoe Union Free School District, in the County of Westchester, New York (the “District”), is hereby authorized to construct alterations and improvements to all District school buildings and the sites thereof and to expend an amount not to exceed $20,531,500; (b) that a tax is hereby voted in the amount of not to exceed $20,531,500 to finance such cost, such tax to be levied and collected in installments in such years and in such amounts as shall be determined by said Board of Education; and (c) that in anticipation of said tax, bonds of the District are hereby authorized to be issued in the aggregate amount of not to exceed $20,531,500 and a tax is hereby voted to pay the interest on said bonds as the same shall become due and payable. The voting will be conducted by ballot on voting machines or paper ballot as provided in the Education Law and the polls will remain open from 6:00 o’clock A.M. to 9:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time) and as much longer as may be necessary to enable the voters then present to cast their ballots. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that personal registration of voters is required either pursuant to §2014 of the Education law or pursuant to Article § 5 of the Election Law. If a voter has heretofore registered pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law and has voted at an annual or special district meeting within the last four (4) calendar years, he/she is eligible to vote at such Special District Meeting; if a voter is registered and eligible to vote under Article 5 of the Election Law, he/she is also eligible to vote at such Special District Meeting. All other persons who wish to vote must register. Residents may register to vote with the District Clerk on any school business day before November 21, 2017 between the hours of 8:30 o’clock A.M. and 3:30 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time) at the District Clerk’s Office, at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such Register, provided that he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of the District Clerk to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such Special District Meeting for which the register is prepared. The register so prepared pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law will be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the School District at 65 Siwanoy Boulevard, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District beginning five (5) days prior to such Special District Meeting, between the hours of 8:30 o’clock A.M. and 3:30 o’clock P.M., (Prevailing Time) on weekdays, and on Saturday, December 2, 2017 between the hours of 9:00 o’clock A.M. and 11:00 o’clock A.M. (Prevailing Time) and at the polling places on the day of the vote. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be applied for at the office of the District Clerk. If the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, the completed application must be received by the District Clerk no later than 4:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time) on November 28, 2017. If the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter at the office of the District Clerk, the completed application must be received by the District Clerk no later than 4:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time) on December 4, 2017. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available in the office of the District Clerk during regular business hours on each of the five (5) days prior to the day of such Special District Meeting, except Saturdays and Sundays. The boundaries of the election districts are designated as being those areas as follows: 1) Election District A is comprised of all areas within the geographical boundaries of the School District lying west of Midland Avenue and 2) Election District B is comprised of all areas within the geographical boundaries of the School District lying east of Midland Avenue. A person shall be entitled to vote at said Special District meeting only if such person is a qualified voter and is: - A citizen of the United States - At least eighteen years of age - A resident within the District for a period of thirty days next preceding said Special District Meeting - Must be registered to vote in Westchester County or School Elections. BY THE ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION Dated: September 18, 2017 LAUREN ZAGORSKI-TREUEL, District Clerk
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON APPEAL BEFORE THE ZONING BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF TUCKAHOE, NEW YORK NOTICE IS HEARBY GIVEN that the ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS, of the Village of Tuckahoe, will hold a public hearing on WEDNESDAY EVENIN, AT 7:30 PM on: NOVEMBER 8th At the Village Hall, 65 Main Street, Tuckahoe, New York to consider the application of: FLEETWOOD COLLISION 100 Marbeldale Rd. Residing at_______________________who Appeals the decision of the Building Inspector, who denied the issuance of a Building permit to: This property is located at : 100 Marbeldale Rd. And is also known as SECTION 67 BLOCK 3 LOT(s) 10 The nature of the application is for the following relief: RENEWAL OF SPECIAL USES PERMIT All interested parties are urged to attend this public hearing at which time They will be afforded the opportunity to express their views and or submit Written communications to the Village Clerk or The Zoning Board of Appeals, 65 Main Street, Tuckahoe, NY 10707 Date October 12, 2017 FLEETWOOD COLLISION
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A star-crossed fandom LIVE MIKE Mike Smith
Maybe it’s the fact that I grew up the son of two high school English teachers, but when I—a dyed-in-the-wool Red Sox fan— think about the Yankees’ season, I can’t help but recall William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet.” Now bear with me here, because I swear this will make sense. After two doomed lovers meet in Act 2, Juliet—whose Capulet family has a longstanding feud with Romeo’s Montagues—pines for her would-be paramour on her balcony in the famous “What’s in a name?” monologue. Without going into a complete Shakespearean breakdown here, the gist is this; “Why the heck do you have to be a Montague? This is making stuff seriously complicated over here.” And believe it or not, that pretty much sums up my feelings of this Yankee team. I mean, I was bred to hate the
Yanks. The rivalry between the Bronx and Boston is probably the oldest in Major League Baseball. In my lifetime alone, the Bombers— and their fans—have caused me enough agita and pain to fill a thousand Shakespearean tragedies. But if this was any other team—a rose by any other name, per se—I know I would be pulling for them hard this postseason. With a young, exciting core, headlined by rookie sensation Aaron Judge, a fearless shortstop in Didi Gregorius who took over the position from one of the franchises’ all-time greats without missing a beat, and an aging flamethrower in CC Sabathia, who has turned back the clock by mastering his off-speed stuff, this seems like the kind of team destined for the storybook ending that sports fans love. Alas, they also wear pinstripes. As a baseball fanatic, I’m not certainly immune to the charms of a team that rallied back from two games down to win their divisional series against a 102win Cleveland team and, as of press time, has evened the ALCS
at two games apiece against an Astros team that many thought to be a lock to reach the World Series. But the decades I’ve spent watching my Red Sox play second fiddle to the Yanks makes this a uniquely tough situation for me, especially given Boston’s recent penchant for playing uninspired playoff baseball. Two houses, both alike in dignity, sure, but one house happens to have 19 more titles to its name. So what is a guy to do? Should I look past 32 years of bitter enmity and watch this team battle for an unexpected title with an open mind? Or should I throw my support behind whichever team—be it the Astros, Dodgers or Cubs—that looks to stand in their way? Well, it didn’t work out too well for Romeo and Juliet, and the Yanks are getting hot. So no matter what path I choose, I’m sad to say that this one will be a tale of woe.
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As a long-suffering Red Sox fan, Sports Editor Mike Smith has been watching the Yankees’ recent playoff surge with all the emotions elicited by a well-known work of William Shakespeare. Courtesy of pixabay.com
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SPORTS
Local teams ready for playoff push
Mario Cavalcanti goes up for a header against Harrison on Oct. 13. The No. 7 seed Eagles will host No. 12 Lakeland on Oct. 20.
By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor On Oct. 18, Section I officially announced the seeds for the upcoming high school soccer postseason, and with a number of area
teams still in the mix, the path to a sectional crown is now set for local athletes. In the four-team Class C playoffs, the Tuckahoe boys’ team claimed a No. 2 seed, ensuring that the Tigers will have a quar-
terfinal-round home game on Wednesday, Oct. 25 against No. 3 Hamilton. Tuckahoe and Hamilton played twice this season, with the Tigers earning a 4-3 victory over the Red Raiders on Sept. 28, and the Red Raiders
Alex Rodriguez dribbles down the sideline during a game against Riverside. The Eagles earned a No. 7 seed in the playoffs. Photos/Mike Smith
Bronxville’s Jeb Burnell streaks toward the goal against Rye Neck on Oct. 12. The No. 6 seed Broncos will host No. 11 Dobbs Ferry on Oct. 20.
returning the favor with a 3-2 win on Oct. 16. In the Tigers’ loss, they had difficulty containing Hamilton attacker Christian Sanchez, who found the net twice, and will need to key on him if they hope to take the rubber match next week. In Class B, the No. 6-seeded Bronxville boys will host No. 11 Dobbs Ferry on Oct. 20, in what will be the first matchup of the two teams this season. The Broncos, who came into the season with a large number of returning players, including standout offensive player Jeb Burnell, have had something of an upand-down season. But with wins over two teams seeded above them in Class B (Rye Neck and Pleasantville) as well as Class A No. 5 seed Keio, Bronxville has the ability to beat just about anyone in the postseason. Bronxville’s girls on the other hand, enjoyed yet another stellar season, posting an undefeated record en route to capturing the top seed in their bracket. The Broncos, who will open up against No.16 seed Blind Brook on Oct. 21, are no strangers to postseason success, having won the Section I crown in six of the last seven years.
The Eastchester boys, who fared well in the best league in Class A, came away with a No. 7 seed and will host No. 12 Lakeland on Friday afternoon. The Eagles finished with a 11-3-3 record and closed the season out on a strong note, beating No. 16 seed Ardsley 3-0 on the final day of the regular season. Eastchester’s girls, who finished the season with a 10-5-1 record, took home a No. 7 seed, and will face No. 10 Walter Panas in the first round. The two teams squared off on Sept. 6, with Eastchester pulling out a 3-2 win thanks to a two-goal game by Allish Fay. Head coach Frank Fiore said that the team’s defense has improved during the course of the season and should be a strong point for the Eagles as they begin the playoff hunt. “It’s definitely an advantage, because it allows us to take some more chances up top and make some runs that we normally wouldn’t make,” Fiore said. “I’m confident that if we get more shots on goal than the other team, we can win.” CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com