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In Westchester, ‘Trump-Effect’ nets huge gains for Dems By JAMES PERO Staff Writer

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Cerebral Palsy of Westchester hosted its 12th annual A Taste of Westchester, giving attendees a chance to try more than 30 of the county’s finest dining establishments, while raising money to fund a park for children with and without disabilities. For story, see page 6. Photo/Sibylla Chipaziwa

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Bronxville educators collaborate to define innovation Bronxville School curriculum leaders and teachers from across the district have been collaborating to define what innovation— one of the four dispositions of the Bronxville Promise—looks like at each grade level. They’re also working to develop the underlying understandings and skills necessary to develop all students as innovators. As part of their work, the educators have designed performance tasks to teach the skills and have created curriculum-embedded performance assessments, which will help measure students’ innovation skills in developmentally appropriate ways. Throughout the year, they will continue to

collect formative feedback about the students’ innovation work before revising and finalizing their definition. “It has been a riveting discussion thus far,” sai Dr. Mara Koetke, director of curriculum and instruction. “We have drafted the definition of innovation as recognizing the opportunity for improvement and taking risks to create solutions that add value or serve a need.” Throughout the district, students are involved in the design thinking process, which challenges them to brainstorm, imagine and incubate new ideas, as well as learn how to plan, design, create and test

prototype solutions. At the high school, students are partnering with a business or organization which seeks to expand their brand and applying their coding skills and knowledge to create an app. At the elementary school, a group of second-graders is working on a task that challenges them to re-design classroom chairs. “We’re giving our students opportunities in both low-tech and high-tech ways to explore design thinking,” Koetke said. “If we want our students to be innovators, we need to provide them with opportunities to explore real-world problems and identify potential solutions.”

As part of the ongoing work, students are also exploring and identifying innovators and discussing stories of failures and successes to make connections to their own experiences. Educators believe that it will encourage students to persevere through obstacles, see failure as a learning opportunity, generate new ideas and identify new ways to solve problems. Throughout the year, administrators and teachers will continue to discuss how they can provide students with new opportunities and creative learning spaces where they can delve more deeply into content-creation and prototyping. (Submitted)

Anti-Trump sentiments fueling voter angst rose from merely prognostications to a blue wave of Democratic voters this year helping push the party to victory in Westchester County as well as key states across the country. On top of state Sen. George Latimer’s sound defeat of Republican County Executive Rob Astorino, Democrats saw major gains in the county’s Legislature, where successful challenges helped increase a partisan advantage from nine seats to 12, securing a super majority and mirroring party success throughout city, town and village elections. According to Doug Forand, a senior partner at political consulting firm Red Horse Strategies in Brooklyn, New York, Democratic wins this election cycle—a non-presidential, offyear election usually characterized by tepid voter turnout— weren’t just a result of success on the campaign trail, but a product of strategic opposition to President Donald Trump. The outcome has been termed the “Trump-Effect.” “[Trump opposition] was a very significant element of this election season,” Forand said. “We weren’t surprised. We’ve done a couple special elections and we started to see this wave materializing.” According to Forand, whose firm worked on the Latimer campaign as well as campaigns of other Democrats in the county, like most strategists and Democratic candidates moving to capitalize on simmering resentment toward the Trump administration, he was unsure of

what the magnitude of Trump opposition would be, but with passing time and the crystallization of solid voting data, its efficacy has been borne out, and indicates a full-blown political phenomenon. Forand said that Red Horse has already begun to analyze the results of previous Westchester County executive races, and according to the firm’s calculations, voter turnout in this election has outpaced the last four executive races, with the closest turnout coming in 2005 when nearly 9,000 less voters re-elected Democrat Andy Spano over then-challenger Astorino. But compared to 2013—the last county executive race which pitted Astorino against New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson— county Board of Elections data shows there was a 46 percent increase in Democratic voters this year, while Republican votership remained almost completely static. According to Jake Dilemani, the senior vice president for Mercury Public Affairs, a multinational political consulting group, even Latimer’s worst re-election performance for his New York state Senate seat would have been enough to beat Astorino this year. Astorino was first elected in 2009 and had dealt rather easily with two previous Democratic challengers. “President Trump’s low approval ratings and the general disgust among the electorate… certainly contributed to the Democratic enthusiasm experienced across the country, and right here in Westchester,” Dilemani said. “[Latimer’s] immense talent for retail politicking and an TRUMP continued on page 9

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What’s going on... Eastchester Public Library

Way Your Look Tonight,” Cole Porter’s “Anything Goes,” and Irving Berlin’s “Cheek to Cheek.” This program is free and open to the public.

Bronxville Public Library

For more information on hours and programs, visit eastchesterlibrary.org. The library will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 23 and Friday, Nov. 24 for Thanksgiving.

Friends of EPL Tag Sale The Friends of the Eastchester Library 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.

Chat & Color Book Club On Monday, Nov. 20 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Teen Room. Join the Chat & Color Book Club to discuss this month’s book, “Small Great Things” by Jodi Picoult. 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.

The Great American Songbook Part II On Sunday, Nov. 26 at 1:30 p.m. This is an interactive program and informative lecture by Richard Knox. The Great American Songbook, also known as “American Standards,” is the canon of the most important and influential American songs from the early and mid-20th century. It includes the most popular and enduring melodies from the 1910s to the 1950s that were created primarily for Broadway musical productions and Hollywood musical films. In Part II of this four-part series, Knox will focus on songs composed and recorded during the 1930s, including such great numbers as Jerome Kern’s “The

For more information on hours and programs, visit bronxvillelibrary.org. The library will be closed on Thanksgiving eve, Wednesday, Nov. 22 and Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 23.

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.

program will present key effect moments from great movies, explaining how the effects were achieved and why each was an important advancement. Special attention will be paid to the movies of the last 30 years, illustrating the shift from using models to computer-generated animation. Presented by Clive Young.

Leaf Art Class for Tweens and Teens On Tuesday, Nov. 21 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. For ages 9 and up. A creative art project for tweens/ teens using fall leaves.

Turkey Cupcakes On Saturday, Nov. 25 from noon to 1 p.m. For ages 3 and up. Make delicious turkey cupcakes using candy corn, cookies, and more. Space is limited. Register online.

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Making Math Magical On Saturday, Nov. 18 from 2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. For parents of girls in grades 4–12. This talk/workshop, titled “Making Math Magical: How to End the Math Freakout and Raise a Math-Confident Daughter,” will provide you with groundbreaking tools to build and nurture your child’s math confidence, including: the difference between perfectionism and mastery-growth mindset; how to use “negative” emotions to achieve math success; flow state (how to use the sweet spot between boredom and overwhelm); mastery orientation; and more. You will discover how to support your child to achieve true mastery, rise to the top of their class, and even come to experience math as a source of joy and a type of self-expression. You’ll walk away with clear steps, case studies, and tools that you can use immediately at home to ensure math confidence and success. Register online as space is limited.

Kaboom!: The History of Movie Special Effects On Monday, Nov. 20 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Following a timeline through movie history, this

For more information on hours and programs, visit tuckahoe.com/library. The library will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 23 and Friday, Nov. 24 for Thanksgiving.

SAT practice test 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.

Beaded Earring Workshop for Teens On Monday, Nov. 20 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. This is a free workshop for ages 11 and up and adults. Come to the library for a fun-filled afternoon and be surprised at your own creativity and how simple the craft is. For every pair of earrings made, one pair will be donated to a women’s shelter. Registration is required by calling the library at 961-2121.

Healthy Eating On Tuesday, Nov. 21 at 4 p.m. Larisa Schuckle from the Ethical Choices Program will discuss the connection between diet and health, and how informed dietary choices can help prevent or relieve diseases. Registration is required by calling the library at 961-2121.

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

Pet Rescue Thanksgiving drive During the upcoming holiday season, we’re reminded how thankful we are to have wonderful friends like you who care about helping homeless animals. Thanks to your generosity and support, Pet Rescue is able to give them a second chance. Very often, the dogs and cats the organization rescuez arrive in poor condition. Some have lived on the streets, foraging for food; some have been badly neglected or abused. For these cats and dogs, especially, nutritious food is essential because it gives their immune systems a badly needed boost. In just a week, Pet Rescue can see a difference; they fill out, their eyes and coats glisten and they’re frisky and happy. While some food is donated to Per Rescue, last year it has spent almost $25,000 on dog and cat food. Can you help offset these costs? Your gift today will help ensure that our rescued animals will have a nutritious meal on Thanksgiving Day—and every day of the year. Please visit ny-petrescue.org to make a donation via PayPal. With sincerest gratitude and warmest wishes for a happy Thanksgiving.

LEGOLAND Westchester LEGO Star Wars Days 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 866-243-0770 or visit legolanddiscoverycenter. com/westchester.

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

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County outlines terrorism preparedness plan In the aftermath of the deadly domestic terrorist attack in lower Manhattan, Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino outlined a series of anti-terrorism initiatives in place to ensure the public’s safety and said that police

patrols have been increased at parkways, parks and other popular gathering places. Joined by George N. Longworth, commissioner of Westchester County’s Department of Public Safety, and members of

law enforcement, Astorino discussed Westchester’s preparedness, which includes measures already in place to safeguard against any potential copycat crimes, lone-wolf attacks or terrorist activities that could poten-

tially prey on innocent civilians. “We are always assessing real-world threats, and working closely with our partners on the federal, state and local levels,” Astorino said. “In these times we live in, we must always be vigilant. The public can be rest-assured that we are as prepared as we can be for an attack like the

Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino has announced that the county is stepping up patrols and that anti-terrorism units have been put in place. Contributed photo

horrific and cowardly one that occurred yesterday. Our intelligence gathering, counter-terrorism efforts and stepped-up patrols are in place to protect residents, businesses and critical infrastructure in Westchester from potential terrorist activity.” Astorino also offered condolences to the victims of the attack and their families. “The people of Westchester share the sorrow and anger being felt by those most impacted by this awful event,” Astorino said. “We have also offered our assistance to New York City and stand ready to help in any way that we can.” Both Astorino and Longworth noted that county police detectives are assigned to the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force – made up of federal, state and local law enforcement to ensure proper coordination – and were on scene in lower Manhattan immediately following yesterday’s attack, gathering information in real-time to assess any further threats from the incident, including the potential in Westchester. Members of the Westchester County Police are also regularly engaged in a wide variety of counter-terrorism efforts every day, Astorino said. Among safeguards in place and actions taken include:

Increased police patrols along county parkways, parks and other popular gathering places. All patrol officers carry radiation detection pagers that enable law enforcement to identify and interdict a dirty bomb if it passed through Westchester. The county’s Aviation Unit helicopter and Marine Unit patrol boats regularly conduct patrols around critical infrastructure locations, including the Tappan Zee Bridge and Indian Point power plant, to name just a few. The members of the county Bomb Squad have the sophisticated training needed to respond to any incident involving a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device. The squad is capable of dealing with incidents involving chemical, biological or radiological devices. County police have a canine unit with dogs that specialize in identifying bombs and electronic devices used in cyber-crime. The county police are part of the Westchester Intelligence Center, located in White Plains, which includes investigators from Westchester County District Attorney’s Office, Department of Public Safety and multiple local law enforcement agencies, along with civilian crime analysts. (Submitted)

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A Taste of Westchester raises $50k for all-inclusive park By TAYLOR BROWN General Assignment Reporter Cerebral Palsy of Westchester’s A Taste of Westchester event has helped to raise money for the organization to create a fully accessible park for children with and without disabilities. On Nov. 13, Cerebral Palsy of Westchester, CPW, a nonprofit organization that provides services for children and adults with cerebral palsy, a condition caused by brain damage, hosted its 12th annual A Taste of Westchester. Stephanie Russo-Pastihla, associate executive director for CPW, said the funds from the evening will be allocated toward the creation of Harmony Park, an all-accessible sensory garden and park for children that will be located on CPW’s Rye Brook campus. Russo-Pastilha estimated the event raised $50,000. “I would definitely say it was a big success… and [that] we’ve raised more money [this year] than in years past,” she said. A site plan application for the park was submitted to the village of Rye Brook Planning Board in January, which specified that the park would include 14 pieces of recreational equipment “that provide a therapeutic component in the inner courtyard.” According to Richard Osterer, board president of CPW, they have broken ground on the park, but as of press time, there hasn’t been an official opening date announced. Osterer said, “Little ones whose lives are too often defined by challenges will reap the critical benefits of play that come so naturally to ‘typical’ kids.” At $125 a ticket, the event brought out more than 300 people who were given the opportunity to bid on curated gift baskets, purchase raffle tickets, and try dishes from more than 30 restaurants from around Westchester County. All the funds from these sales will go toward CPW. Russo-Pastihla said the participating restaurants played a key role in helping bring in people to the event. Beyond the delicious sam-

From left, tuna tartare with avocado, crispy shallot and soy-lime vinaigrette, and hanger steak with potato gaufrette, jalapeno mashed potatoes and chimichurri by BLT Steak in White Plains. Photos/Sibylla Chipaziwa

ples, eventgoers were treated to a cooking demonstration from Jean-Claude Lanchais, the executive chef at the Renaissance Westchester Hotel. Lanchais made a crab avocado salad with a dressing of mustard, mayonnaise, ketchup and hot sauce. Other notable attendees included Harrison Mayor Ron Belmont, who said he believes the event serves an important role in

making others aware of the work that CPW does. “To host an event like this is sensational,” he said. Belmont added that A Taste of Westchester is also important because it brings friends and family together and raises awareness and funds for a common cause. “We do as much as we can,” he said. CONTACT: taylor@hometwn.com

Baskets were auctioned off as part of the evening’s event.

From left, Richard Osterer, and Peter Russo, executive committee chairman for A Taste of Westchester.

A TASTE OF WESTCHESTER PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Albanese’s Chocolate Fantasies in Scarsdale Angelina’s Ristorante in Tuckahoe Antipasti di Napoli at The Briarcliff Manor in Briarcliff Manor Antonees Gourmet Catering in Tuckahoe Basta in Ossining BLT Steak in White Plains Blue Moon Mexican Café in Bronxville Captain Lawrence Brewing Company Chocolations in Mamaroneck Crabtree’s Kittle House Restaurant & Inn in Chappaqua Don Coqui in White Plains Edible Arrangements of Eastchester in Eastchester Emma’s Ale House in White Plains EQUUS at the Castle Hotel & Spa in Tarrytown Havana Central in Yonkers Hive Living Room + Bar in White Plains Longford’s Own-Made Ice Cream in Rye Lulu Cake Boutique in Scarsdale NoMa Social in New Rochelle Quenas Restaurant in Harrison Texas De Brazil in Yonkers The Gourmet Taste Catering in Rye Brook The Olde Stone Mill in Tuckahoe Walter’s Hot Dogs in Mamaroneck Williams Sonoma in White Plains Wood & Fire in Plesantville

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The history behind Veterans Day BRONXVILLE TODAY Mayor Mary Marvin

This past weekend I attended several events to commemorate Veterans Day, and the beauty and solemnity of these ceremonies prompted me to delve into the history of this day of remembrance. First celebrated at Buckingham Palace in 1919, the armistice signaling the cessation of hostilities between France, Britain and Germany was signed at 5 a.m. on Nov. 11, 1917, bringing four years of fierce fighting in Europe to an end. (Actual peace negotiations were not finalized “to end the war to end all wars” until the signing of the Treaty of Versailles on June 28, 1919.) To achieve an armistice, representatives met in French Cmdr. Ferdinand Foch’s railroad car in the Forest of Compiegne, 38 miles north of Paris, chosen for its remote and discreet location. The first term negotiated was to end fighting at 11 a.m. (During the six-hour period between signing and actual cessation of hostilities, 3,000 Allied troops lost their lives). Hence, the poignant significance of the two-minute moment of silence observed at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month—our country went wild upon hearing the news in 1917. Lower Manhattan became impassable, flags waved, church bells tolled and thousands of pounds of confetti were tossed. The same was true in every direction from the White House—all meant to celebrate world peace. In 1919, Woodrow Wilson spoke of Armistice Day as a “time of reflections filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in this country’s service, and with gratitude for the victory both because of the things from which it freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the Councils of the Nations.” In 1926, Congress requested that all future presidents issue annual proclamations calling for the observance of Nov. 11 with appropriate ceremonies. An act

of Congress made it a legal holiday in 1938. Originally thought of as a celebration of the cessation of World War I, World War II veterans petitioned Congress to expand its significance with all veterans being recognized for their service at the 1947 commemorations. In 1954, it was officially renamed Veterans Day from Armistice Day. The Uniform Holiday Bill of 1968 dictated that federal holidays be observed on the Monday closest to their actual date. Realizing that this caused a dilution of the significance of Nov. 11, President Gerald Ford moved the holiday back to its original date in 1976. The holiday is celebrated in the U.S., Canada, Belgium, France, New Zealand, Australia and Great Britain as Armistice Day, Veterans Day, or Day of Remembrance. Since 1947, it has been televised in Britain and attended by every major political figure and royal on the grounds of Buckingham Palace. In his 2012 Veterans Day speech, President Barack Obama stated, “We take care of our veterans not just by saluting you on one day once a year, but by fighting for you and your families every day of every year. That’s our obligation, our sacred obligation to all of you.” One could dispute whether we are meeting this obligation: After the submission of a 23page document, 600,000 veterans are currently waiting for a disability determination. There is currently a two-year medical consultation delay at some veterans hospitals when diseases have proven to cross medical expertise. Unlike our senior citizens who receive a government-issued card that entitles them to receive medical care from any participating doctor or hospital, veterans must travel upwards of 100 miles to seek treatment at VA facilities. 20 percent of our active duty force has been deployed to the front lines in Iraq and Afghanistan three or more times. More than half of these veterans report medical difficulties upon return. The unemployment rate is

digits higher than the national average. Returning veterans are two times more likely to become chronically homeless as fellow Americans. It is estimated 50,000 vets sleep on the streets every night. Sen. Bernie Sanders spoke eloquently of the plight of our vets. Noting that the cost of war encompasses so much more than the cost of weaponry, salaries and transportation equipment, he noted that the human cost is lasting and virtually incalculable—traumatic brain injuries and PTSD that can lead to unemployability, depression, violence and suicide; the lifelong pain and hardship of children, families and spouses who have lost a loved one; and the difficulty of transition and job opportunities upon successful return. Our country currently has 22 million veterans. At one ceremony this weekend, it was said, “We certainly don’t know them all, but we owe them all.” There are many wonderful charities trying to supplement the care of our veterans but sadly there are equal numbers who fraudulently prey on the generosity of the American people. Veterans request that before making a donation, check if the organization is registered with the state and federal government by typing in on Google: New York State – Charity List. Even if legitimate, by checking with Charity Navigator, Charity Watch or Guidestar, one can discern the percentage of a donation that is going directly to veterans versus absorbed in overhead and staff expenses. As a rule, never give by phone or send cash. On a very local level, many residents think they have donated to our wonderful men and women in blue via a very persuasive phone solicitation when in fact our police department never sees a penny of it. Our PBA only asks for your assistance once a year via their Memorial Day raffle. As Bernard Malamud said, “Without heroes, we are all plain people and don’t know how far we can go.” Thank you to all our veterans, everyone a hero.

VLC, Chapel School dedicate flagpole On Nov. 9 Village Lutheran Church and The Chapel School dedicated their newly installed Flagpole on the front of their campus, named “The Veterans Memorial Flagpole” in honor of US Veterans and their families. The flag and flagpole were a gift from the Bennett Family, longtime members of the church and school community, and The Chapel School Parent-Teacher Organization, PTO. A brief dedication ceremony, shepherded by Michelle Tween, early childhood director, was held on the great porch in anticipation of Veterans Day 2017. The flagpole was officially dedicated by Senior Pastor Robert Hartwell, and the civic minded ceremony included remarks from Principal Michael Schultz and a prayer by Associate Pastor Scott Geminn. The middle school members of the Select Choir sang the national anthem and the student council president led the attendees in pledging allegiance to the flag. Leaders from the local community including, Tony Colavita, Eastchester town supervisor, Bronxville Mayor Mary Marvin and Tuckahoe Mayor Steve Ecklond, attended the service and gave a brief welcome to those in attendance. Coalvita said, “The flag is a symbol of hope and unity.” “This flagpole is a wonderful enhancement not only for us but for the community as well as it serves as a beautiful trib-

From left, Rev. Dr. Robert Hartwell, Tuckahoe Mayor Steve Ecklond, Bronxville Mayor Mary Marvin, Town Supervisor Tony Colavita, Principal Michael Schultz. Contributed photos

ute to those who have dedicated their lives to ensure the safety and freedom of our own,” said Adrienne Stewart, president of The Chapel School’s PTO. “We

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A closeup of the plaque in front of the dedicated flagpole.

would like to express our immense gratitude to Eric and Linda Bennett for your vision and generosity for this majestic gift to our community.”

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Mobilizing public opinion during WWI

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HISTORICALLY SPEAKING Richard Forliano

Democrats this election cycle had the benefit of a backlash against President Donald Trump as well as a strong union turnout to help vote down a ballot proposal for a constitutional convention. The perfect storm led to a blue tidal wave on Election Day that saw the party capture victories across the board. Photo courtesy Flickr.com

incredible work ethic, coupled with his representing a substantial share of the county’s swing turf in the state Senate, where he has consistently won re-election, made him the best Democratic candidate for this race.” But lesser-known Democrats also benefited on Election Day. Damon Maher, a New Rochelle Democrat, wrestled away control of a seat that had been in Republican hands since 2010, defeating incumbent county Legislator Sheila Marcotte, of the 10th legislative district. “I spoke with at least 2,000 people along the way in Tuckahoe and New Rochelle,” said Maher, who by his tally knocked on nearly 9,000 doors during the campaign. “When you men-

tioned the Republican Party and Astorino, for some people that’s all they had to hear.” Against Marcotte, a formidable Republican opponent who had won three previous re-elections to the seat, Maher was the beneficiary of 7,158 Democratic votes, an increase of 3,481 votes over Marcotte’s previous Democratic opponent, Haina Just-Michael, in 2015. In total, the Maher-Marcotte race saw a turnout increase of 53 percent, or more than 4,600 additional votes, compared to the 2015 race. Maher also credited nationally spearheaded grassroots Democratic groups like Indivisible, which have used their framework—a model crafted after the

far-right Tea Party movement—to galvanize Democrats across the country, and seemed to help mobilize Westchester voters as well. Locally, Democrats carried out sweeps in communities throughout the county, in some cases shifting the balance of governmental power to Democrats. Forand said that for many Democrats that voted, their return to the fold marked a foray into local politics and a clear message that they’re re-engaged with their communities. “In some ways this is a rekindling of understanding how important local races are,” he said. “There’s a recognition that every race matters.” CONTACT: james@hometwn.com

In the spring of 1917, the entry of the United States into World War I posed a daunting challenge. A large segment of American society, including our country’s largest ethnic group, German-Americans, were against our involvement in the bloodiest war the world had ever seen. America has not been attacked and faced no immediate threat. Few volunteers came forward. President Woodrow Wilson moved swiftly to mobilize the American public to support the war effort—to enlist in the military, to give money, and to make the necessary sacrifices. A week after war had been declared, a federal Committee on Public Information was formed to influence the public. Over the next 19 months, every medium available was used to create enthusiasm for the war effort. The Committee on Public Information framed the war as an epic struggle to free the world from tyranny, to fight a war to end all wars. Propaganda posters appealed to people’s emotions. To use the words of Secretary of the Treasury William McAdoo, Woodrow Wilson’s son-in-law, to achieve victory in “any great war it must necessarily be a popular movement. It is a kind of crusade.” Getting individuals to either volunteer or register for the draft was the initial goal of the massive campaign to gain support for the war. By war’s end, more than 4.5 million American men and 11,000 American women served in the armed forces. Two million American men fought in the French trenches. Music was also used to mobilize public support for the war. Popular songwriter George M. Cohan was commissioned to write patriotic songs intended to stoke the fires of American nationalism. The song, “Over There,” written on a train from New Rochelle to New York City, became an overnight standard. In order to communicate directly with the public, the federal government turned to individual volunteers to spread the message. Radios for public use and television did not exist. Bands of volunteers called “Four Minute Men” gave four-minute speeches supporting the war wherever they could get before an audience— movie theaters, churches, synagogues, labor unions, lodges, and grange halls. By the end of the

Every medium including posters, parades, speeches, newspaper articles, and songs like “Over There” was used to gain public support for World War I. Photo courtesy Richard Forliano

war, it was estimated that 75,000 amateur orators had delivered more than 7.5 million speeches to audiences numbering 314 million. The Westchester County chairman for the Four Minute Men was George Hilty, of Bronxville. George’s daughter, Evelyn, wrote a song substituting her own lyrics to those in George M. Cohan’s “Over There”: “Fall in line, fall in line / Do your bit, every time, every time / All our mills are humming, our boats are coming / We are preparing everywhere…” The song, with a chorus and five separate verses, was performed first in front of Tuckahoe Village Hall by a chorus of 16 minutemen. Their message was, “We won’t be back until it’s over, over there.” Across the country, the Committee on Public Information called for rallies and parades. On May 1, 1918, a crowd equal to the entire population of Tuckahoe turned out to support a parade to gain support for raising funds to support the war. The parade started at Crestwood Station though Westchester Park to White Plains Road, Waverly High School (now the Waverly K-1 center), Waverly Square, down Main Street, to Depot Square. The parade included Red Cross, Waverly and Wilmont School children, local politicians, board members, and children of the Immaculate Conception Pa-

rochial School, followed by 750 members of Hodgman Rubber, the Tuckahoe Boy Scout Boy Scout Troop, and the Tuckahoe, Union Corners, Bronxville, Waverly, and Northend firehouses. Financing the war effort was a critically urgent issue. Before the war, President Wilson, an avowed neutral, had made no effort to amass a war chest. The next article will be devoted to how the war was financed. Many thanks to the lower Westchester Historians Roundtable for their pioneering research that made this article possible: Eloise Morgan, former Bronxville Village historian; Ray Gelebracht, Bronxville Village historian; Phil White, Tuckahoe Village historian; Gigi Carnes, president, Crestwood Historical Society; Lissa Halen, curator, Eastchester Historical Society; David Osborn, site manager, St. Paul’s National Historic Site; Donna Jackson, acting Mount Vernon City historian; and especially Barbara Davis, New Rochelle City historian. 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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from which they were taken. Nick Cave creates garments and sculptures out of found objects that often represent human empowerment. He is best known for his “Soundsuits”—colorful and whimsical suits that were first created in response to the Rodney King riots, pictured above. These suits fully cover the body and empower the wearer by preventing any bias by the viewer about the wearer’s identity. Influenced by the Dada art movement, artist Arman protested against the materialist ideals found in the Modernism movement. Using found and discarded items, he constructed new pieces that act as a voice of nonconformity. The exhibition title’s use of the word “object” has double meaning: the word can be defined as a tangible item, as well as an act of protest or opposition. In this exhibition, both artists embrace both meanings, as the objects in their works act as agents of social commentary. “Their shared love of objects found in popular culture makes their work visually arresting and intellectually satisfying, full of rich associations and symbolic meaning,” explained KMA Executive Director Darsie Alexander. In KMA’s Learning Lab, collected materials will be on hand for visitors to use as part of a collaborative installation or personal artwork. Visitors are invited to incorporate their own tchotchkes into the collective piece. For more information, visit katonahmuseum.org.

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New book by acclaimed choral conductor “A Practical Guide to Choral Conducting,” a new book by critically acclaimed choral conductor and Westchester resident Dr. Harold Rosenbaum, was recently published by Routledge. It offers a valuable resource to conductors, singers, organists and music teachers about challenges that all conductors of choral ensembles face. The book reveals a behind-the-scenes look at 50 great choral works from throughout history, along with analyses and suggestions that will help to aid conductors in directing each piece. Rosenbaum lends his keen ears, observations from his 45-year career and personal insight to provide practical technical ideas for conductors and singers to consider during performances. Rosenbaum is the founder and conductor of The New York Virtuoso Singers, now in its 30th season. For more information about the book, visit routledge.com.

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Songcatchers celebrates 40 years with documentary Songcatchers continues its 40th anniversary celebration with the premiere of a new documentary, “40 Years of Music-Making: A Tribute to Songcatchers,” by filmmaker Nicholas Carter. Presented in tandem with New Rochelle Council on the Arts on Nov. 19, the documentary chronicles the history of the nonprofit choral group. The documentary also honors the group’s founder, Sister Beth Dowd, who began the group with a mission to nurture programs that “create a peaceful community spirit and enable growth of body, mind and spirit.” The event will feature a performance by the group’s intergenerational concert choir, which will be joined by former members and friends to sing a selection of their favorite and signature songs. For more information, visit songcatchers.org. -Mary Alice Franklin

An exhibition presented by Iona College Council on the Arts this month explores Flemish artists of the 16th and 17th centuries and the Flemish Baroque period. Twenty-six works from the collection of Seena and Arnold Davis were carefully chosen by curators Tom Ruggio and Thomas Germano to provide a narrative of the Baroque period, with Peter Paul Rubens as the connective tissue. All of the works “somehow relate to the political and religious climate from which Rubens emerged, his development in Antwerp, travels to Italy, artists who worked alongside him and students in his workshop,” explains Ruggio. “Peter Paul Rubens and the Flemish 17th Century” showcases four works by Rubens, including “Head of Marie de’ Medici (Study for Reconciliation of the Queen and her Son).” The exhibition is on view through Nov. 30 at Iona College’s Brother Kenneth Chapman Gallery. For more information, visit bit.ly/IonaCollegeArts.

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Arman, Nick Cave at Katonah Museum of Art Through Jan. 7, 2018, Katonah Museum of Art, KMA, presents the work of two visual artists who each gather and reassemble everyday items from their surroundings as a way to create a commentary and open dialogue about their environments. “Object Out Loud: Arman and Nick Cave” showcases more than 20 works that utilize the power of these found materials to speak volumes about the society

Artists explore voting rights On Nov. 6, 1917, women won the right to vote in New York state. As a result, organizations throughout the county are also taking a look at the history of women’s suffrage and voting rights. ArtsWestchester: The “Give Us The Vote” exhibition commemorates this anniversary with works that shine a light on the suffrage movement, as well as works that examine barriers to the voting ballot that still exist in America today. For instance, Natalie Baxter’s suspended white and gold flags and umbrellas reference the 1916 protest during which delegates had to walk through a line of women wearing white attire with gold sashes and umbrellas; her work “The Golden Lane” is pictured above. Laurel Garcia Colvin combines images of women’s rights figures from throughout history, leading to the recent women’s rights marches, along with protest signs and resources for visitors to write to their local representatives. Works in the exhibition look at what it took to get to this point, and the work that still needs to be done for equal voting rights for all citizens of the United States. For more information, visit artsw.org/giveusthevote.

Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art: In conjunction with ArtsWestchester’s “Give Us The Vote” exhibition, two artists have created a voting booth for Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art, HVCCA, which is on view through Dec. 17. For “Women Warriors,” five large-scale panels by artist Isis Kenney depict suffragettes like Susan B. Anthony and Sojourner Truth in their fight for equal rights. It also portrays modern day feminist icons such as Sonia Sotomayor, Hillary Rodham Clinton, and Oprah Winfrey as superheroes. Culture-laden flags by popular muralist Cey Adams are also on display. According to HVCCA director and co-founder Livia Straus, “[The exhibition] looks to history to teach what has been accomplished and what ingrained issues still must be addressed.” Kenney and Adams both use bold visual signifiers of hip-hop to address what it is to be an American. For more information, visit hvcca.org. New Castle Historical Society: The New Castle Historical Society’s exhibition explores women’s suffrage and the life of Carrie Chapman Catt, a leading suffragist and former New Castle resident. Through historic documents, replica artifacts such as “Votes for Women” sashes, pennants and buttons, as well as historic photographs of suffragists participating in rallies, this exhibition explores the story of the men and women who fought for the creation of the 19th Amendment. Catt, a founder of the League of Women Voters, was a driving force in the expansion of the suffragist movement as she proposed that supporters campaign for suffrage on the state and federal levels simultaneously. The exhibition is on view through June 30, 2018. For more information, visit newcastlehs.org. Neuberger Museum of Art: In Neuberger Museum of Art’s “Votes!” a set of wall panels, provided by the New York State Museum, delineate the struggle for voting rights that women faced between 1848 and 1917. The project also focuses on New Yorkbased cartoonist and suffrage activist Lou Rogers, who was born Annie Rogers. Her political cartoons had a pro-women stance and were published in many magazines and newspapers. Finally, a voting booth in conjunction with ArtsWestchester’s “Give Us The Vote” exhibition will be designed as an art installation by Purchase College’s Political Science class. For more information, visit neuberger.org. -Mary Alice Franklin

These articles appear in the November 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

Chapel School first-graders thank veterans

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

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

First-graders show support for veterans by writing them thank you letters. Contributed photo

First-graders at The Chapel School were given an important assignment last week. After reading and learning about veterans, each student was asked to bring in the name and address of a relative, neighbor or friend who is a veteran. The students then reported to their class how they know or are related to the veteran, what war they fought in and why they are brave. A lesson in how to handwrite letters resulted in a thank you note.

Each student wrote a letter to thank their veteran for their service in the military to ensure our freedom. For the past 12 years, The Chapel School first-graders have been sending letters to veterans and receiving from them many heartwarming notes of thanks and appreciation. This Thanksgiving, we have so much for which to be thankful. Let us always remember to include the veterans and those serving today.

The Chapel School is a place where service as a way of life is promoted to all students and families. Students participate in Midnight Runs, food collections for ECAP, and other projects to help those in need throughout the school year. Sharing time, talents, and treasures with people in the community and around the world distinguishes The Chapel School as a caring place where God’s love is freely shared. (Submitted)

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Holiday squabbles LIVE MIKE Mike Smith

As people around the nation prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving next week, the Internet is awash in folks telling their own Turkey Day horror stories, publicly preparing for the worst as they get ready to enjoy a delicious—yet stressful—time with their families. Most of the tales are wellworn at this point. From decades old resentments flaring into fullblown arguments around the dinner table, to heated political discussions that turn the meal sour, nearly everyone has had some sort of experience that, at one time or another, made them at least consider plopping down on their own couch with a TV dinner instead of subjecting themselves to a potentially calamitous Thanksgiving gathering. In that regard, I’ve been fairly lucky. Our family’s Thanksgivings are traditionally festive af-

fairs full of good food and good times—politics have rarely, if ever, come between us no matter how much wine happens to be flowing. But each year—and especially this one—there is one touchy subject that lurks like a powder keg: sports. My family, while close-knit, has no shortage of diverse rooting interests. I may be the lone Red Sox fan in the group, but we’ll have Met fans sitting with lifetime Yankee supporters, Jets and Giants rooters breaking bread with one another, and cousins competing in family fantasy leagues sniping at each other about impactful stat corrections. It can sometimes be overwhelming. No strangers to busting chops, my family members can often be brutal at gatherings. I’ve written here before about the Johnny Damon Yankees jersey that was gifted to me at Christmas by my grandma, after Damon left Boston for the Bronx. When Mets’ starter Noah Syndergaard got hurt in April, my teenaged cousin—who bleeds Orange and

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Blue—found a Thor bobblehead waiting for him when the family got together for the Fourth of July. This year, I don’t really know what to expect. The Sox beat the Yanks for the AL East title, but the Bombers came within one game of the World Series. The Jets may have bragging rights over the Giants for now, but success for Gang Green is always a tenuous thing, so I don’t expect to hear much from the Flight Crew around the table. The only thing I know for sure is that my cousin Andy, a lifelong Eagles fan, will find someway to slip the birds’ dominance in the NFC into just about every conversation we have. I think I’ll have to keep in mind that Thursday isn’t about petty squabbles, it’s about family, food and giving thanks. I, for one, am just thankful that the Giants aren’t playing until 8:30 p.m. Maybe everyone will go home by the time they kick off.

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On Nov. 23, families around the nation will come together for Thanksgiving. Sports Editor Mike Smith just hopes his meal isn’t ruined by sports squabbles around the table. Photo courtesy pexels.com

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Tigers fall in regional final FOOTBALL

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MILBROOK 42 TUCKAHOE 20 MAHOPAC HS

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Game Notes: • The Tigers were held scoreless in the second half • Millbrook’s Erik Manfredi scored 3 touchdowns • The Tigers will graduate 14 seniors

By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor On Nov. 10, Tuckahoe’s campaign for its first state title since 2011 came to an end in the Class D regional finals, as the Tigers fell 42-20 to Section IX champ Millbrook at Mahopac High School. But despite last week’s season ending loss, head coach Tom Itri is excited for the future of the program, even as he bids adieu to a talented senior class that came within a breath of the state final four. After jumping out to an lead early in the first-half, the Tigers found themselves unable to contend with a relentless ground attack by the Blazers that sent Millbrook into the half holding on to a 22-20 lead. Erik Manfredi ran for two scores and returned a kick for a touchdown to lead the Section IX champs as they began to pull away in the final two quarters of the game. The Blazers previously topped the Tigers 35-34 in a regular season contest between the two teams. “They came out in one or two different formations, and even though we made adjustments, we just weren’t able to move the ball once we got to the second half,” Itri said. “In the first half, we put a lot of pressure on their defense, but we just didn’t get anything going in the second.” Some of Tuckahoe’s offensive struggles may have been related to Friday evening’s chilly weather. The Tigers have been a prolific passing team all season long, but were unable to string together completions with the temperatures hovering around 20 degrees throughout the game. “Would we have rather played in 70-degree weather? Sure,” Itri said. “It kind of took away from

Daron Williams scores Tuckahoe’s second touchdown against the Blazers, but it wasn’t enough as the Tigers fell 42-20. Photos/Mike Smith

Tuckahoe defenders converge on Millbrook’s Erik Manfredi at Mahopac High School. Manfredi had three scores as Millbrook took control of the game in the second half.

our strength, and played to theirs because they came into the game wanting to move the ball on the ground.” The Tigers will graduate a number of top players this spring, including quarterback Matt Annunziata, who gained a combined 2,624 yards from scrimmage this year and scored a section-high 27 touchdowns, and running back Daron Williams who had 1,111 total yards from scrimmage and 15 touchdowns. According to Itri, parting ways with this group is especially bittersweet, given that the majority of the seniors got their first taste of varsity competition when Itri took over the program in 2015. “These are the guys who came in when I came in, and just look at what we have accomplished,” he said. “We won two section titles and we went from 1-7 a year ago to 7-3 this year; that’s really an amazing turnaround.” As far as returning players, Itri said they are already starting to look ahead to 2018. “We’re going to give them some time off, at least until after Thanksgiving,” he said. “But the guys were already texting me on Saturday about wanting to get into the gym and getting ready for next year.” CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com

Matt Annunziata breaks a tackle against Millbrook on Nov. 10. Annunziata finished the year with 27 total touchdowns.

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