November 10, 2017 by The Eastchester Review

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November 10, 2017 | Vol. 5, Number 45 | www.eastchesterreview.com

Latimer upends Astorino, wins county executive race Maher defeats Marcotte for District 10 seat By SIBYLLA CHIPAZIWA Assistant Editor

Photo/Andrew Dapolite

By CHRISTIAN FALCONE Editor-in-Chief Republicans in Westchester didn’t stand a chance on Tuesday night, as a Democratic voter surge culminated with the ushering in of state Sen. George Latimer to the highest elected office in the county. The failed re-election for incumbent County Executive Rob Astorino, a two-term Republican, was decisive and swift. As the results began to pour in shortly after 9 p.m. on Nov. 7, the numbers quickly shifted in Latimer’s favor, and what materialized into a double-digit margin early on never tightened. It was a sobering night at the polls for Republicans throughout Westchester, who were left to regroup amid fears that the turnout was in direct response to President Donald Trump’s policies.

Termed the “Trump effect,” it was too much to overcome even for Astorino, who had defied odds in his previous election victories despite a 2-to-1 voter registration disadvantage for Republicans. According to the unofficial county Board of Elections tallies, Latimer captured 116,767 votes, equating to 57 percent of the popular vote, compared to Astorino’s 89,463 votes, or 43 percent. The turnout shows a stark turnaround from when Astorino successfully won re-election in 2013. With his biggest win to date, Latimer continues his unbeaten streak of 18 consecutive elections, which started off in 1987 in a run for the Rye City Council. He then successfully worked his way through the Westchester County Board of Legislators and into the New York state Legislature. Latimer has held some level of

elected office for 30 years. Joined by a packed house of supporters at the Coliseum White Plains, Latimer offered victory remarks to raucous cheers from the audience. “We are going to run this county well,” he said. “We’re going to run it on progressive values; we’re going to keep your taxes in line, but it’s not going to be just about taxes.” Latimer said his administration would be about jobs, housing, transportation, health care and also taxes. “We are going to show you in Westchester what we’re going to show you in the nation in three years,” he added, offering a prelude to the 2020 presidential race, “how to run America the right way.” The campaign was hard fought but also full of mudslinging from both sides. Astorino, with a significant war chest, outspent

Latimer by a 3-to-1 margin. At the Crowne Plaza White Plains, Astorino awaited the results alongside his supporters. He held out for most of the night hoping the numbers would eventually swing in his favor. But it wasn’t meant to be. At approximately 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Astorino called Latimer to concede the race and offer his congratulations. “George and I have been friends for quite a long time and served together as well,” he said. “And in the heat of an election… we’re glad we’re at this point so we can go back to being friends…. I look forward to working with him and his team to ensure a very smooth transition in January.” The county executive then addressed his friends, family and supporters. LATIMER continued on page 9

Following a nationwide voting trend, Damon Maher, a Democrat, defeated Westchester County Legislator Sheila Marcotte, an Eastchester Republican. According to unofficial results from the county Board of Elections, Maher garnered 6,482 votes, or 53 percent, to Marcotte’s 5,713, or 47 percent. Maher, a 23-year resident of New Rochelle, was at the Coliseum White Plains when he discovered that he was beating the three-term incumbent Marcotte. “I’m still kind of numb,” he told the Review on Wednesday morning. “I ran intending to win; I didn’t run to be another sacrificial lamb.” Serving as his first foray into politics, Maher said experiencing the campaign trail was “wonderful.” “I was going door to door and met a lot of really nice people,” he added. During the campaign, Maher followed the countywide Democratic playbook of aligning Westchester Republicans with President Donald Trump. He specifically tied Marcotte and County Executive Rob Astorino to Trump’s nationalistic views and agenda. “First of all, we should have people reflecting our values at all levels of government,” said Maher, a managing partner Levy Davis & Maher, a Manhattan-based law firm that focuses on employment disputes. Maher said his platform reflects what he believes are Westchester’s values: fair and affordable housing; banning gun shows on county-owned property; and

a county free of xenophobia and fear-mongering. He also supports an immigration act, enacting a women’s clinic access bill that has been proposed at the state level, and funding for daycare. But ultimately, this election cycle was likely more a backlash against Trump than anything else. “I think the most important factor was last year’s election,” he said. “A lot of people had a strong feeling that what happened doesn’t reflect the values of our community in Westchester and this district.” Maher added that Marcotte supports much of Trump’s views. “I was the complete opposite,” he said. “We didn’t have to get into the nastiness of personalities, because it was very clear that we were very different. More voters agreed with me this time around.” The county’s 10th legislative district covers the town of Eastchester, the village of Tuckahoe, and most of the city of New Rochelle north of Interstate 95. County legislators are elected to serve two-year terms. In 2016, Marcotte received a salary of $57,977. Marcotte could not be reached for comment, as of press time. CONTACT: sibylla@hometwn.com

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Burrows beats challenger to retain legislative seat 7 students named to Westchester All-State ensembles Westchester County Legislator Gordon Burrows, a Republican, has held on to his seat serving District 15, beating Democratic nominee Ruth Walter. According to unofficial numbers from the Westchester County Board of Elections, Burrows won 6,765 votes, or 54 percent, to Walter’s 5,877, or 46 percent. Burrows, a lawyer in White Plains and a lifelong Yonkers resident, became a county legislator in 2005 following a special election to fill a seat vacated by Lou Mosiello, who was elected to the New York state Assembly. The 15th legislative district covers the village of Bronxville and portions of the city of Yonkers. While Burrows has been has been in county office for more than a decade, Walter said she grew frustrated with how inaccessible he was. “My pledge was to be visible, accessible and accountable, which I think are a few things my opponent is not and has not been,” she said. “I think I would have done a better job for the people in this district.” Burrows is rarely contested by a major party opponent, and this year he proved one of a few Republicans that were able to hold

Westchester County Legislator Gordon Burrows, a Yonkers Republican, was one of the few Republicans to win on Election Day, defeating Democrat Ruth Walter. Photo courtesy Facebook

From left, Bronxville High School students Margaux Frohlich, Sofia Ricciarini, Sabrina Mellinghoff, Alexandria Paradise, Lily Vorbach, Sophia Sulimirski and Eva Cagliostro were selected for Area All-State music ensembles. Photo courtesy Bronxville school district

on in close elections. Democrats in the 15th District were unable to capitalize on a strong showing at the polls throughout the county. Walter, a Bronxville resident who also owns Dobbs & Bishop Fine Cheese in the village, said that she was disappointed. “I think we ran a hard race, and I think we brought attention to this pattern of incumbencies being protected by the powers that be,” she told the Review on Wednesday morning. “[The local level of] government is sometimes invisible.”

Seven Bronxville High School students have been selected for Area All-State music ensembles by the Westchester County School Music Association, WCSMA, for its 2017 Area All-State Festival Concert, to be held on Nov. 16 at SUNY Purchase. Sophomores Alexandria Paradise on cello, and Sofia Ricciarini on violin, were selected to perform with the Symphony Orchestra. Senior Eva Cagliostro on bass, and sophomore Sabrina Mellinghoff on cello, were selected to perform with the String Or-

County legislators are elected to two-year terms at a base salary of $49,200. Burrows could not be reached for comment, as of press time. -Reporting by Sibylla Chipaziwa

chestra, while junior Sophia Sulimirski on oboe, will perform with the concert band. Senior Margaux Frohlich and junior Lily Vorbach, both sopranos, were selected to perform with the Mixed Chorus. The Area All-State students will perform original works such as the Finale from Beethoven’s “Symphony #5,” excerpts from Handel’s “Messiah,” Elgar’s “Serenade for Strings,” selections from “West Side Story” and folk music from around the world. “Their ability to perform works

that are challenging even for professional musicians is a testament to their commitment, perseverance and musicianship,” orchestra director Denise Lutter said. Performers were chosen by WCSMA on the basis of auditions at last spring’s New York State School Music Association Solo Festival. WCSMA, the county arm of NYSSMA, sponsors the Area All-State Festival each year as the equivalent of an all-county festival for Westchester sophomores, juniors and seniors. (Submitted)

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What’s going on... Eastchester Public Library

Bronxville Public Library For more information on hours and programs, visit bronxvillelibrary.org. The library will be closed on Friday, Nov. 10 and Saturday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day.

Matt van Brink Concert

For more information on hours and programs, visit eastchesterlibrary.org. The library will be closed on Friday, Nov. 10 in observance of Veterans Day.

Friends of EPL Tag Sale The library will accept donations for the Friends of the Eastchester Library Tag Sale from Saturday, Nov. 11 through Thursday, Nov. 16. It will accept the following donations: toys, games, puzzles, household items, Bric-a-Brac, sports equipment, jewelry and accessories, and small electric appliances. Please make sure that all items are in good condition. Stuffed animals, clothes and shoes will not be accepted. Please save book donations until after the tag sale. The tag sale will be held Friday, Nov. 17 and Saturday, Nov. 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 19 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; and Monday, Nov. 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. All proceeds benefit the library.

On Sunday, Nov. 12 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Yeager Room. Matt van Brink and Friends presents a concert for the young and the young at heart. Van Brink is a composer, educator, lyricist and pianist living in New York. He heads the songwriting and composition department at Concordia Conservatory in Bronxville. His concert works, arrangements and musical theater works, written for a wide variety of ensembles and performing forces, have been performed around the world. Along with close personal acquaintances, he will perform an afternoon of his original songs. This concert is sponsored by the Friends of the Bronxville Public Library.

health or have an illness, Reiki can help restore balance to body, mind and spirit. Registration is required by calling 337-7680 ext. 24 or emailing bronxvillelibrary@gmail.com.

SAT practice test On Saturday, Nov. 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A full-length practice exam to prep you for the real test. Administered by Revolution Prep. What to bring: pencils, a snack, an approved calculator, and water. Register through the library’s website; include name, age, and email. For more information, contact Calvin Fortenberry, director of School Partnerships – East at Revolution Prep, at 516-366-1624 or calvin.fortenberry@revolutionprep.com.

Tuckahoe Public Library

Pumpkin Clock Experiment for Tweens/Teens On Monday, Nov. 13 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. For grades four and up. The library is bringing fall and science together. Turn two pumpkins, instead of potatoes, into a working clock with no batteries needed. Participants will have a chance to decorate their pumpkins as well. Registration is required online as space is limited. Please provide the child’s grade or age in the comment box provided.

Earring Making Workshop

Painted Pine Cone Craft

On Monday, Nov. 13 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Join local Bling’s the Thing founder Joan Lloyd in making earrings for a cause. For every pair you make to keep, you make one to be donated to a battered women’s shelter. Right now, Lloyd donates about 900 pairs a month. The workshop is free and no previous jewelry-making experience is necessary. This event is open to ages 8 and up. Registration required. Each participate must register individually, as space is limited. For more information, contact Amelia Buccarelli at abuccarelli@wlsmail.org.

On Tuesday, Nov. 14 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Paint pine cones in festive fall colors, perfect for a centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table. Registration is required by calling 337-7680 ext. 24 or emailing bronxvillelibrary@gmail.com.

Relax with Reiki On Wednesday, Nov. 15 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Join Andrea Deierlein for a conversation about Reiki, a natural healing practice that promotes relaxation and wellness. Whether you are in perfect

If you have any questions, please give WestCOP/ ECAP a call at 337-7768 and ask for Don Brown or Sarah Mangum.

EHS Wellness event On Monday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. in the Eastchester High School Library. This wellness event is appropriate for all middle and high school students, and all parents with children in grades K-12. The community is not immune from the national epidemic of prescription drug and heroin addiction. Hear from a young student-athlete about how easy it is to slide into underage drinking and drug abuse and the impact it has on one’s family and friends. Briarcliff resident Michael Ahearn, now a recovery specialist and coach, will talk about the positive aspects of participation in athletics, as well as the difficulty coping with its stressful expectations. He will discuss the poor mechanisms he employed, leading to his substance misuse. He can also point out signs of potential teenage drug abuse that parents may miss. For more information, visit eastchesterschools.org.

‘Shop Smart, Do Good’ For more information on hours and programs, visit tuckahoe.com/library. The library will be closed on Saturday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day.

Meet the Author: Peggy Belles On Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 6:30 p.m. Come and celebrate the publication and book launch of “Peace in Pieces: A Memoir Told Through Poetry” by Peggy Belles. Listen to selected poems from the collection. Belles is a graduate of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, and a retired police lieutenant of Tuckahoe. There will be signed copies available for purchase. A portion of the proceeds from the book sales will be donated to the Friends of the Tuckahoe Public Library. Registration is required by calling the library at 961-2121.

The Eastchester SEPTA invites you to shop for a great cause. Tickets are available now for “Shop Smart, Do Good” Day to be held at Eastchester’s Lord & Taylor on Friday, Nov. 17. “Shop Smart, Do Good: A Fundraising Shopping Event” is a special event hosted by Lord & Taylor in support of local nonprofit organizations including Eastchester SEPTA. Each ticket is $5 and SEPTA keep 100 percent of ticket sales. You can also purchase five tickets for $20. Each ticket includes a 25 percent off storewide savings pass (with limited exclusions) and 15 percent off beauty. For tickets, visit eastchestersepta. org to order, or email info@eastchestersepta.org and provide your name, address, phone number, email address, and the number of tickets. Note: presale begins Sunday, Nov. 12.

LEGOLAND Westchester

SAT practice test

LEGO Star Wars Days

On Saturday, Nov. 18 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For grades 7–12. With Brienza’s Academic Advantage. This is a practice SAT test. After scoring the tests, academic advisor Adam Ratner will email the results and, if requested, have an individual session with parents to explain a student’s scores, focusing on strengths and weaknesses, and proposing a custom plan for future study and improvement. To register, contact Liz Siracusa at the library at 961-2121 or speak to any staff and provide the student’s name, phone number and email address, and the parent’s name, phone number and email address.

From Friday, Nov. 17 through Sunday, Nov. 19. May the Force be with you as Jedi Knights, Droids and Clone Troopers invade LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester during the LEGO Star Wars Days. The weekend features fun-filled activities for all ages including a themed mosaic build in the Master Builder Academy, a Star Wars MINILAND scavenger hunt, and photo opportunities with LEGO Star Wars creations built by the center’s Master Model Builder. Star Wars fans are encouraged to dress as their favorite character while exploring the ultimate LEGO Star Wars galaxy of fun. Costumed fan groups will also make appearances to meet and greet fans of all ages. Annual Pass holders are encouraged to attend the LEGO Star Wars Days kickoff at 4 p.m. on Nov. 17. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester is located at 39 Fitzgerald St., Yonkers. Tickets start at $15.95; children under 2 are free. Opening hours: Friday and Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, call 866243-0770 or visit legolanddiscoverycenter.com/ westchester.

Eastchester news WestCOP/ECAP Thanksgiving drive WestCOP/ECAP is a nonprofit agency located at 142 Main St. in Tuckahoe. It services at-risk families, seniors and veterans residing in Eastchester, Tuckahoe and Bronxville. Every year, WestCOP/ECAP reaches out to the business community, schools and individuals for monetary donations, Shop Rite gift cards, dry and canned goods together with nonperishable items such as rice, pasta, boxed milk, aluminum pans, aluminum foil, etc. These donations are needed as soon as possible to afford volunteers time to pack the baskets or boxes with a complete Thanksgiving Day meal. The Thanksgiving baskets will be distributed to the community on Tuesday, Nov. 21.

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SeniorU gives elderly chance at college degree

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By TAYLOR BROWN General Assignment Reporter Beginning January 2018, residents over the age of 65 at Wartburg, a senior living, health care, and rehabilitation center in Mount Vernon, will be able to acquire a college degree through the facility’s SeniorU program. Wartburg has partnered with Concordia College, a Christian institute in Bronxville, to create SeniorU, a program that gives residents the opportunity to receive either an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, a liberal arts degree that allows students to focus on a wide range of interests. “In our pursuit to become even more collaborative with the community, this gave us a location in Mount Vernon that fit the profile of senior youth,” said Jim Bunn, special assistant to the president at Concordia College. “It was natural to be partners with Wartburg.” David Gentner, CEO and president of Wartburg, said the collaboration intends to “benefit both of our organizations in a way that serves the community in a new and unique way that’s not happening now.” According to the 2016 U.S. Census Bureau, which provides information on topics including the amount of education obtained by U.S. citizens, 17.4 percent of

people 55 years and older have a bachelor’s degree, compared to 25.4 percent of people ages 25 to 34 years old. “We have a built in senior care and service organization and that includes seniors that are independent, and active… and in many cases underserved.” Gentner said. Bunn said program intends to exercise and expand the minds of the older residents. “Try to imagine how cool it is to be able to help someone get a college degree, who for a variety of reasons, may have never had the opportunity,” Gentner said. Bunn explained that the classes won’t be like “your typical classroom,” and that they will be specifically geared toward senior learning. “It’s experiential,” he said. Bunn gave the example of a computer class, which would involve teaching seniors how to use social media to communicate with their families. “Now’s the time the seniors can really put their good life experiences to work, by getting people to think and talk,” he said. “Expanding one’s mind is what the seniors are really excited about.” Holly Magnani, director of marketing and web master at Concordia, said that the classes will be held at Wartburg in Mount Vernon, and for now will only be available to residents at Wartburg.

In fall 2018, Magnani said that they plan to open the classes up seniors 65 and older from the surrounding communities. The classes will be taught by faculty from Concordia. Bunn explained that the professors will be in a similar age range of 65 years old and up. “By seniors, for seniors; that’s our goal,” Bunn said. The partnership is still in the beginning stages, and Bunn explained that they are working on having informational sessions and focus groups to gage community interest in the program. “We’re on a good trajectory,” Bunn said. Enrollment for SeniorU’s January 2018 semester is open, and more information on how to sign up can be found at Concordia-NY.edu. “Like all people, [seniors] deserve the opportunity to live their best life,” Gentner said. CONTACT: taylor@hometwn.com

One of the classes offered under SeniorU will teach seniors social media literacy. Photo courtesy CARP.ca

Residents of Wartburg over the age of 65 will be able to get either their associates or bachelor’s degree through SeniorU, in collaboration with Concordia College. Photo courtesy SeniorCitizensInc.org

From left, David Gentner, president and CEO at Wartburg; Joan Parks, a Wartburg resident; Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas; and the Rev. Dr. John Nunes, president at Concordia College. Photo courtesy Wartburg.org

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Wartburg, a senior living facility, is in the city of Mount Vernon. Photo courtesy LecesseConstruction.com

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Bronxville seniors help celebrate Halloween Astorino seeks proposals for fathering conference

Bronxville High School seniors visit classrooms in Bronxville Elementary School classrooms to help students celebrate Halloween.

Bronxville High School seniors – some of whom dressed up as their favorite characters from “Alice in Wonderland,” “Grease,” “Super Smash Bros.,” “Star Wars” and “Toy Story” – helped students in the elementary school get into the spirit of Halloween on Oct. 31. The students, who dress in Halloween costumes as part of a special school tradition reserved only for seniors, visited several classrooms at Bronxville Elementary School, where they gave treats, read books and led Halloween-themed games and activities for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. “It was great to be back in the elementary school classes and hang out with the students,” said senior Andrew Babyak, who helped students create paper lanterns. “I remember when we were in first or second grade and got to see the seniors come in and that was one of the coolest things for us, and we all remember looking up to them. It was cool to see how the cycle wraps us now that we’re

Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino has announced he is seeking workshop proposals for the 2018 New York Fathering Conference. Photo courtesy Westchestergov.com

BHS Seniors dress in Halloween costumes as part of a special school tradition. Photos courtesy Bronxville school district

seniors and finishing high school.” Following their collaboration with the elementary school students, the seniors gathered in the school’s gymnasium where they put on a parade during the annual schoolwide Halloween assembly. Teachers and fellow classmates judged the seniors’

costumes during the parade and gave out prizes in several categories, which included most creative, funniest, best solo and best group costume. To watch a video about the students’ collaboration on Halloween, visit the district’s website at Bronxvilleschool.org. (Submtited)

Bronxville High School seniors lead elementary school students in Halloween themed activities.

The 4th Annual New York Fathering Conference is now accepting workshop proposals for its summit at the Westchester County Center in White Plains on April 3, 2018, County Executive Rob Astorino announced. The theme is “Learn Everywhere Every Day.” “It is firmly my belief that stronger communities begin with stronger families,” Astorino said. “The New York Fathering Conference continues to be one of the most popular and important summits of the year, bringing together over 400 fathers, young men and service providers to focus on improving outcomes for families.” To submit a workshop proposal, please visit Westchestergov. com/dadbethere and email the completed form to Jkenner@ westchestergov.com by Nov. 22. The program committee for the New York Fathering Con-

ference will select professionals who work directly with fathers, who write about fathers, or who influence policies. Workshop proposals this year should focus on areas related to education, literacy and other related community initiatives that are available to families. Examples of potential workshops could include, but are not limited to: • Engaging dads in child development • Fostering dads’ participation with schools • Developing strategies for dads and kids to learn together • Creating reading programs that work • Participating in everyday activities that promote literacy • Teaching dads and kids to read • Promoting literacy at work and moving beyond the GED • Each workshop will be ap-

proximately 90 minutes and should give service providers and/or dads information, interaction and tools that they can bring back their practices and communities. For more information, please contact Joseph D. Kenner, deputy commissioner of the department of social services, at Jkenner@ westchestergov.com. The New York Fathering Conference is part of Astorino’s ongoing #DadBeThere fatherhood initiative, which targets the full spectrum of fathers, from those who are present in the home to those who are not. Programs range from career counseling and job placement assistance to simply creating more opportunities for dads and families to spend time together. Learn more at Westchestergov.com/dadbethere. (Submitted)

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What makes a good leader BRONXVILLE TODAY Mayor Mary Marvin

When this column appears in print, Election Day will have come and gone. The whole runup to the day caused me to reflect on what does make a good leader, be it in the political arena, corporate setting, sports team or even fifth-grade student council. So much has been written and I confess, I am fascinated by the subject. The following is just a distillation of some salient points that resonated for me and I thought had wide and intergenerational application. Not surprisingly, honesty is the keystone. Respect goes to a man or woman of his word. Eisenhower said, “The supreme quality for leadership is unquestionably honesty, integrity. Without it, no real success is possible no matter whether it is on a football field, in an army or in an office.” Honesty also requires telling the hard truths even if uncomfortable for many to hear. Winston Churchill was a master at being a pragmatist who dealt with grim realities but still had the optimism and courage to act. After the devastating defeat at Gallipoli which resulted in more than 100,000 casualties during World War I, Churchill took complete responsibility. He had the ability to endure setbacks, face reality, and yet inspire his countrymen to a better vision.

Focusing on the political arena, a politician must extend his or her honesty and integrity to remove ideological blinkers and seek common ground, as leadership is truly not about the next election, rather the next generation. All studies agree that a good politician stands above any specific personal views and expands to include everyone’s beliefs. In that vein, judgements should be made with reliable and unfiltered information with the intention of good for all. The need for power, publicity, attention or personal agendas must be left at the door. Right after honesty and integrity is the need for excellent communication skills. Most experts agree that a skilled communicator emulates Aristotle’s classic elements of rhetoric—reaching people through logic (logos) and what is rational, appealing through emotion (pathos) and their sense of value, or ethics (ethos). The real gift seems to be the ability to distill a message, however complex, into something that is accessible—a talent for simplicity and brevity, and the ability to convey complicated concepts in just a few phrases. President Ronald Reagan and former General Electric CEO Jack Welch are considered the gold standard. Another critical component to effective leadership is humility. Knowing one’s area of weakness does not make one weak. It actually allows a leader to delegate to others who have the abilities and complement rather than

supplement her skill set, lay the groundwork for other’s success and then stand back and let them shine. As Henry Ford said, “Never find fault, find the remedy.” In essence, a good leader does not take others down in order to go up. President John F. Kennedy was a master at this. A leader is humble enough to own their mistakes, give credit to others, relate downwards as well as upwards, respect his colleagues, and empathize with them as people. My favorite leadership advice was from Joseph Plumeri, the vice chairman of First Data, in a recent New York Times article, “Play in Traffic.” Simply put, it means push yourself out there, participate, get involved and be curious, question everything, accept challenges outside your and your staff’s comfort zone, have boundless energy, and don’t be shy about having a passion. But in the end, also be decisive enough to make decisions, even amid some ambiguity. Said so often but always true, lead by example. In my small sphere, I would add have a sense of humor and the ability to laugh at yourself. In my case, it is needed on a daily basis. Perhaps the most profound leadership advice was articulated by Ruth Simmons, former president of Brown University: “You have to be open and alert at every turn to the possibility that you’re about to learn the most important lesson of your life.”

Bailey is a beautiful female Husky who is about 2 years old and weighs 42 pounds. She is very sweet, gentle, loving and housebroken, too. This active girl enjoys going to the dog park every day, wrestling with the other dogs in her home and then settles down nicely on a dog bed. Her ideal home is with an active family that has another young, playful, active dog her size or bigger and a fenced-in yard. Husky experience a plus. Bailey will repay you with lots of love and gentle kisses. Bailey is spayed, vaccinated, dewormed, microchipped and ready to be part of your family. For more information, call 834-6955 or visit NY-PetRescue.org. (Submitted)

Ninth-graders create horror movie trailers

Bronxville High School ninth-graders create original and authentic horror movie trailers.

Bronxville High School ninth-graders, who had been studying how to effectively tell stories in Fred Yannantuono’s English class, have created original and authentic horror movie trailers. As part of their studies, they analyzed a visual history of the horror genre and synthesized rules for creating a great monster, victim and setting. They also researched how to create mystery, suspense and dramatic irony and generated original ideas for horror movies. After discussing the various elements of creating a movie, including lighting, camera

angles and a variety of shots, the students created storyboards for their own movie trailers. “They’re learning that there are different ways that we can tell stories and there are different tools that are unique to both film and/or literature,” Yannantuono said. “While the basic fundamental elements of stories are the same, by having them think more visually, it provided the students with an opportunity to draw connections from our studies to their own personal lives.” The students worked together in groups to capture a variety

of shots on school grounds and edit their trailers. They were challenged to include low angle, high angle and over the shoulder shots, as well as sidelighting, backlighting, horror sounds, voiceover and special effects in their trailers. “They really relished the opportunity to get out with their friends and be creative,” Yannantuono said. “The trailers were adorable, hilarious and brilliant.” To watch a video about the students’ horror movie trailers, visit the district’s website at Bronxvilleschool.org. (Submitted)

Students learn how to tell their stories effectively in their English class. Photos courtesy Bronxville school district

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Bronxville teacher helps refugees find hope in theater

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County Executive Rob Astorino concedes the race to state Sen. George Latimer on Nov. 7. “I am truly blessed in life. In this room and throughout Westchester, I can never thank you enough,” he said. Photo/Jen Parente

“We’ve come up short and that’s OK,” said Astorino, who was seeking a final third term in office. “We are blessed to live in a democracy and we respect the will of the delegates. Serving the people of Westchester County has been one of the greatest privileges of my life.” But this loss may close the book on his political career as any future ambitions such as a 2018 run for governor now seem over.

When Latimer is sworn into office in January, he will have a supermajority of support from the county’s 17-member legislative branch after Democrats captured additional seats this election. The county executive is elected to a four-year term with an annual salary of approximately $160,000. CONTACT: chris@hometwn.com

Bronxville High School teacher Victor Maxwell assists a group of Afghan refugees with their play in Malaysia to help give them a voice. Photo courtesy Bronxville school district

Victor Maxwell, a Bronxville High School English teacher and professionally trained actor and playwright who often incorporates the power of theater into his classroom lessons, recently assisted a group of Afghan refugees with their play in Malaysia to help give them a voice. While traveling to Indonesia over the summer, Maxwell was asked to help Saleh Sepas, a theater director and playwright who had found refuge in Malaysia, with his play, “The Bitter Taste of History.” Performed by Afghan refugees in the Parastoo Theatre group in Malaysia, the play tells a story about life in war-torn Afghanistan. As a practitioner of the Theatre of the Oppressed – a methodology devised by Brazilian director Augusto Boal with the idea of promoting social and political change through empowering nonprofessional actors to tell their stories theatrically – Maxwell arrived in Kuala Lum-

pur, Malaysia, just two weeks before the final performance to begin his intensive work. “Only one of the cast members had had any acting experience or training,” Maxwell said. “We worked intensively, using some of the rehearsal and ensemble-building techniques drawn from Theater of the Oppressed, other physical theater techniques, and classical acting training to allow the actors to do justice to the play.” Maxwell worked with the children and adults on being emotionally truthful when portraying their characters and helped transform them into actors. He also assisted the director, helped sharpen the play dramatically through rewriting, and helped with costumes, special effects, sound and lighting. “There was a lot of pressure of time, and almost everything I said as a teacher had to be translated, so it was complicated, but really amazingly rewarding to witness

these refugees find the strength in their voice and bodies to really represent their former lives,” Maxwell said. “Their pride in their work increased dramatically as we worked together.” Maxwell, who also trained at the Royal Shakespeare Company in England, brings many theater tools and techniques into his classroom. As part of their curriculum work, his students have acted out scenes from plays to better understand the meaning of an author’s words. Maxwell said he believes that the techniques of the Theatre of the Oppressed can be used by many different kinds of nonprofessional actors in all kinds of situations to build ensembles and help people tell their stories – whether political or personal. “Students often surprise themselves with how quickly they learn to work collaboratively and think theatrically,” Maxwell said. (Submitted)

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On Tuesday afternoon, I was mulling possible column topics for the week, when I heard the news about Roy Halladay. The retired MLB great, just 40 years old, had died in a single-casualty plane crash off the coast of Florida. The news hit me like a ton of bricks. Baseball has lost its fair share of stars over the last few years, guys like Oscar Taveras, Yordano Ventura and Jose Fernandez—all players whose best years were ahead of them before their lives were tragically cut short —but it was undoubtedly the loss of Halladay, and what he meant to my formative baseball years, that impacted me the most. Although he never reached the heights of fame like some of his contemporaries, like Randy Johnson or Pedro Martinez, Halladay undoubtedly holds a special place in the hearts of die-hard baseball fans. He was never the flashiest guy

on the field, but he was a consummate professional, a throwback, guy who went out every five days and gave his team a chance to win and would have been just as at home pitching in the 1960s as he was pitching in the juiced-ball era of the early-aughts. There was just so much to admire about his game; he wasn’t a flame-thrower, with his two-seamer sitting most days at around 92 miles per hour, but he didn’t need to be, because I don’t think I’ve ever seen a guy command that pitch better. He worked faster than most, too, once combining with Mark Buehrle to throw dueling complete games in a contest between the Blue Jays and White Sox that took less than two hours to complete. But if his attitude and prowess made him a favorite among the baseball cognoscenti, his reputation among his fellow players was even greater. That was certainly evident in the outpouring of support for his family on Tuesday night. Former teammates, opponents, even guys who never shared the field with him all took

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the time to share their own memories of “Doc”. By all accounts, Halladay seemed to be one of the good ones—a fierce competitor on the field who understood the importance of serving as a mentor to younger players and giving back to the community. He had two Cy Youngs to his name, sure. But he also earned his colleagues’ respect through his work with disadvantaged children and animal rescue programs. He didn’t get a lot of media attention for his charity work, though, because that simply wasn’t Doc’s way. Nobody put it better than Dodgers’ right-hander Brandon McCarthy, who simply said “Roy Halladay was your favorite player’s favorite player.” Over the next few weeks, as Halladay’s life and career are reviewed, many will wonder if he will someday be enshrined in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. It’s going to be an interesting debate; Halladay only won 203 games in his 16-year career, never raised the World Series trophy,

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Former MLB pitcher Roy Halladay died in a plane crash on Nov. 7. Sports Editor Mike Smith remembers the righty as one of the all-time greats. Photo courtesy Wikipedia.org

and only played on a handful of contending teams during his time in the Bigs. At the end of the day, I don’t

know if he’s going to Cooperstown; but I know that I’m lucky enough to have seen him pitched. And baseball was lucky for hav-

ing him out there on the mound.

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Broncos claim 5th title FIELD HOCKEY

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Game Notes: • Sunday Ladas scored the game winner in the second half • Bronxville has won five straight Section I titles • The Broncos fell to Carle Place on Nov. 4 By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor Sunday Ladas might not be the longest-tenured varsity player in the Broncos’ field hockey program, but the sophomore certainly made a huge impact on the team’s playoff run last week. In Bronxville’s Class C finals showdown with Pawling on Nov. 1, it was Ladas’ second-half goal that broke a 1-1 tie and propelled the Broncos to their fifth straight section title with a 2-1 win. With 12:48 minutes left to play at Pace University, Ladas collected a rebound in the circle and fired one past Pawling goalie Kayla Chavarri for what proved to be the game winner, a shot that the sophomore knew was heading in

Sunday Ladas makes a move on a Pawling defender on Nov. 1. Ladas scored the game-winner off a rebound in the second half.

from the moment she connected. “Right off my stick, I felt it was going in; [Chavarri] came out and made a nice play on it and that’s what sent it off the post and in,” Ladas said. “It felt amazing.” The Broncos took control early in the first half, when senior Hadley Barr found the game’s first goal just 1:54 into the action, firing a blistering shot off a corner chance to get her team on

Hadley Barr scores a goal off a corner chance less than two minutes into the Class C championship game on Nov. 1. Barr’s goal gave the Broncos a 1-0 lead.

the board. “Our biggest thing coming in was making sure we had that burst right from the beginning,” Barr said. “In the semis against Valhalla, it took us a while to score that goal and we didn’t want that to happen again.” The Tigers found the equalizer 21 minutes later, but momentum in the second half belonged firmly to the reigning champions. According to Barr, the ability to

Ava Austi challenges a Tiger ball carrier at Pace University. Photos/Mike Smith

The Bronxville field hockey team celebrates its fifth straight section title on Nov. 1.

take over down the stretch comes somewhat from the Broncos’ familiarity with big games. “I’ve been on the team for four years and each of those years we’ve won the section title, but it’s never something we take for granted coming in,” she said. “[Isabela Santiago] and [Taylor Brenneman] on Pawling did a great job and are really strong players, but our communication

is super important.” Despite the Broncos’ thrilling sectional win, Bronxville’s march toward a state title was derailed three days later, on Nov. 4, when the squad fell 1-0 to Section VIII Carle Place. The Long Island school proved more effective on the attack, garnering 16 corner chances to Bronxville’s one, and finally broke through late in the second half, scoring the game’s

lone goal with just 7:08 to play. The Broncos finished the season with a record of 15-4-1. With losses by Bronxville and Class A champion Mamaroneck, Class B Lakeland was the only Section I team to advance to the state semifinals. They will play on Nov. 11 at Maine-Endwell High School. CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com

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Tuckahoe rallies against Haldane FOOTBALL

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Game Notes: • Daron Williams rushed for three scores in the Tuckahoe win • The Tigers trailed 27-14 at the half • Tuckahoe will play Section IX Millbrook on Nov. 10 at Middletown High School By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor Midway though the first half of the Class D Section I final on Nov. 3, things looked awfully bleak for Tuckahoe. Trailing defending champion Haldane 21-0, the prolific Tuckahoe offense was struggling to put together meaningful drives, while the Blue Devils’ duo of Brandon Twoguns and Sam Giachinta were eating up chunks of yardage. It appeared as though, for the second straight year, the Tigers would ultimately fall short of their goal: a sectional crown. And then, the game turned. Led by Tuckahoe’s own tandem of quarterback Matt Annun-

Daron Williams extends the ball past the goal line against the Blue Devils on Nov. 3. Williams ran for three touchdowns, including the game-winner.

Matt Annunziata carries the ball against Haldane on Nov. 3. Annunziata rushed for 129 yards and two touchdowns in the 36-33 Tigers win.

ziata and running back Daron Williams, the Tigers climbed back into the game, took the lead late in the fourth quarter, and held on to dethrone the Blue Devils 36-33. Williams—who ran for 101 rushing yards and three scores— and Annunziata—who totaled 276 total yards and two scores— both found the end zone with less than three minutes left in the first half to send the Tigers into intermission trailing 27-14. An-

and final—touchdown run of the game. But Haldane marched back down the field on the ensuing drive, setting up a fourth and goal from the 5-yard line that proved to be the decisive play of the game. Twoguns’ pass was tipped by Rob DiLeo and fell incomplete, sealing a Tuckahoe title. For Annunziata, topping the Blue Devils was the culmination of nearly a year of thinking about last fall’s season-ending loss.

Eric Segura gets swarmed by Haldane defenders at Mahopac High School.

nunziata scored early in the third quarter on a 39-yard scamper, and from there, the game turned into a back-and-forth affair. “We were a little down in the first half, but we came back,” Williams said. “We were confident throughout, and even in the locker room, we were saying ‘we got this’ and we knew we could win.” The Tigers eventually took their first lead of the game with five minutes to play on a drive capped off by Williams’ third—

Tuckahoe celebrates with the Section I Class D title. Photos/Mike Smith

“We’ve been waiting 363 days for this,” he said. “I think guys were a little scared of having a repeat of last year, as I was too, but it just shows what you can accomplish when you put your hearts and minds to it.” With the win, the Tigers advance to the state regional finals, where they will take on Section IX champion Millbrook on Nov. 10 at Middletown High School. Millbrook beat Tuckahoe 35-34 on Oct.

6, but Tiger coach Tom Itri was heartened by his team’s performance against Haldane and thinks it might spur the Section I champs to a regional win. “If you look at it, we have 10 starters on both sides of the ball, so this is mostly the same group we had last year,” he said. “But the difference is the fight; these guys showed a lot of fight and they never stop fighting.” CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com

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