April 13, 2018 by The Eastchester Review

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April 13, 2018 | Vol. 6, Number 15 | www.eastchesterreview.com

BOL bans asking about prior salary

It’s good to be a nun Zuri Washington as Deloris Van Cartier, center, and The Sisters perform onstage in the Westchester Broadway Theatre’s production of “Sister Act,” now on show through July 1. For more, see page 6. Photo/John Vecchiolla

A new bill passed by the Westchester County Board of Legislators this week will make it illegal for employers to inquire about applicants’ previous pay during the hiring process.The Anti-Wage Discrimination Act, which was passed unanimously by lawmakers on April 10, will go before County Executive George Latimer, a Democrat, who was expected to sign it into law on Tuesday afternoon. “This is a crucial step in combatting women’s pay inequality, but it also removes a barrier of discrimination—whether intentional or unintentional—that will help all job seekers, including older workers or workers who are making career transitions, or those returning to work after raising children, and it will do so at no cost to businesses,” Board of Legislators Chairman Ben Boykin, a Democrat, said in a statement. Lawmakers hope that barring employers from asking about prior salary history will translate into higher wages for employees and greater upward mobility for lower wage workers transitioning

into new roles. Among the prospective benefactors, according to the board, will be women workers who often earn a lower salary than their male counterparts. According to a recently released Pew Research analysis, women earned just 82 percent of what men earned annually nationally in 2017, marking a continued 15-year stasis in the gender pay disparity. An additional study by employer review and job search site Glassdoor from 2016 also shows that the pay gap is compounded by a disparity in successful salary negotiations between men and women. According to the study, men were more than three times more likely to successfully negotiate a pay raise.The bill, which will go into effect three months after being signed into law, is based off of a piece of New York state legislation that never made it out of the Legislature after the Senate failed to bring it to a vote. -Reporting by James Pero

Latimer ‘bans the box’ for county jobs With an executive order signed last week, job applicants applying for positions in Westchester County government will no longer be required to preemptively disclose their criminal background on job forms.County Executive George Latimer, a Democrat, signed the order to “ban the box” on April 7, moving forward a nearly twoyear-old discussion by the county Board of Legislators.“No longer will applicants be automatically eliminated by dint of their past record—if their application warrants an interview, past details can be covered alongside evaluating

all the pluses and minuses of an employment candidate,” Latimer said in a Facebook post. Westchester will join nearly 150 cities and counties nationwide, including New York City and Yonkers, who have both abolished the practice of inquiring about criminal history on job forms. While a similarly proposed piece of legislation pushed by county Democrats in 2016 would have also applied the ban to private businesses as well as county employment, that initiative never made its way out of committee and to the full Board of Legisla-

tors for a vote. Advocates for banning the box argue that questions regarding criminal history unfairly discriminate against employees. New York state law forbids all employers from discriminating against job applicants based on their criminal history unless the crime has a direct relationship to the intended position. Under the executive order, employers will still be able to conduct background checks and criminal history reports after the initial application process. Advocates hope that the move will

level the playing field by getting applicants with criminal backgrounds a chance to interview before being removed from consideration. Earlier this year an executive order to ban gun shows on county property signed by Latimer was signed into law by legislators. While had repeatedly attempted Westchester County lawmakers look to close in on wage discrimination to ban the shows under the ad- with a new law banning employers from asking about prior salary history. ministration of Rob Astorino, a File photo Republican, the move was ultimately vetoed. Democrats now Follow us on Twitter @eastchesterview hold a 12-seat supermajority over Republicans. -Reporting by James Pero

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Reading garden springs to life at Tuckahoe schools Tuckahoe Middle School and Tuckahoe High School English Language Arts Departments have spearheaded the renovation and repurposing of an unused courtyard into a new student reading garden just in time for the arrival of spring weather.In support of the Student Choice Reading Program, the garden provides a quiet outdoor space where students and staff can enjoy the outdoors and a good book during class time and lunch hours. Teachers will also be able to reserve the space for special class instruction purposes. ELA teachers from both schools came together to form a Reading Garden Committee this winter and recruited colleagues to make this a schoolwide effort; Dr. Cathy Gmoser’s STEAM class created a design for the space; Chemistry teacher Peggy Villosio constructed a tree bench and custodial staff helped perk up the space. As we usher in the month of April, Science teacher Anne Richter and ELA teacher Alice Benash are now finalizing the

landscaping. The district is also planning to add a small stage to host special student presentations in language arts, music and science. “The new reading garden will give the students another place to

quietly escape from technology and modernity and enjoy reading in a beautiful, natural setting. As a bonus, the garden will also provide students a relaxed area to study outside,” reports the garden committee. The develop-

ment of the eading garden follows the successful fundraising program for classroom libraries this past December, “Hibernate With a Good Book,” in collaboration with the Barnes & Noble in Eastchester. (Submitted)

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What’s going on... Eastchester Public Library

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

The Surveillance State: Big Date, Freedom and You On Saturday, April 14 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This is part of the Great Courses DVD lecture series. Uncover the surveillance of our society and consider its impact on our privacy and civil liberties. Big data is here and that means the government and private industries are collecting massive amounts of data about each of us. In these revealing lectures, professor Paul Rosenweig will scrutinize our system of oversight for intelligence agencies and the way the information impacts our civil liberties. The series includes lectures and guest speakers. You need not attend all sessions to participate. Coffee will be served. No registration required, all are welcome.

Kirkpatrick, he graduated with degrees in both classical and jazz performance and received many honors and awards from the University. He is currently on the faculty of the music program at Ramapo College of New Jersey. He has performed solo concerts in Europe, Asia, the Pacific and the United States.

The EDNA Project presents ‘Renascence’ On Sunday, April 15 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Yeager Room. The Edna Project delves deeper into the catalogue of Edna St. Vincent Millay with the poem that launched her career in 1912. Set to music by Liz Queler, this epic work is operatic in dramatic scope, while staying true to the folk/ rock roots of The Edna Project’s debut CD. Free and open to the public; $5 suggested donation at the door. Generously sponsored by Friends of the Bronxville Public Library.

Social Needlers On Mondays and Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to noon. Join the library for a knitting and crochet hour every Monday and Wednesday. Participants can chat and socialize while making beautiful items which will be donated to the Visiting Nurse Service of New York.

Adult Yoga

Adult Coloring Group

On Saturday, April 14 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Join us for our adult yoga class. Please bring your own yoga mat or towel and a water bottle.

On Mondays from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Coloring has been proven to reduce stress and anxiety. Come and be creative and meet new friends, all while listening to tranquil music. Coloring sheets and materials will be provided.

Hollywood Dance Talk with Richard Knox On Sunday, April 15 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The merging of two of the great performing arts, that of dance and film, has resulted in some of the most memorable moments in the history of American cinema. Stars such as Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Eleanor Powell, Gene Kelly, the Nicholas Brothers, Cyd Charisse, Rita Hayworth, Ray Bolger, and Vera Ellen have created a vast array of outstanding dance sequences that have continued to enthrall moviegoers right up to the present day. This program will allow us to relive some of these classic numbers from the “Golden Age” of Hollywood and greater appreciate the means by which many superb actors, choreographers, and directors have melded their talents with spectacular results. Open to all, no pre-registration required.

Free AARP Tax Help On Tuesday, April 17 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Get free AARP tax help every Tuesday through April 17. No appointments necessary; first come, first served. For more information, call the library at 793-5055.

Bronxville Public Library For more information on hours and programs, visit bronxvillelibrary.org.

Image and Sound Musical Performance On Saturday, April 14 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Classical pianist Itay Goren will present music portraying images, some real and some imaginary, by three of the major composers from the three important centers of music in the 19th and early 20th centuries: Germany – Robert Schumann’s Carnival from Vienna (Fantasy Pictures); France – Claude Debussy’s Images; Russia – Modest Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. Originally from Haifa, Goren studied music at the Rimon School of Music in Tel Aviv before continuing his education at William Paterson University in New Jersey. Under the guidance of pianist Elka

Downsizing Seminar On Tuesday, April 17 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Join us for this informative lecture about downsizing. Topics to be discussed include: reasons to downsize, considerations for staying or downsizing, how to prepare, and what to do once a decision has been made. Presented by Berkshire Hathaway Home Services. Registration required: 337-7680 ext. 24 or bronxvillelibrary@gmail.com.

Protecting Your Skin On Thursday, April 19 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Join us for this lecture and presentation on the importance of protecting your skin. Whitworth Hats and Health will give a brief overview of the anatomy of the skin, with a focus on the dangers of overexposure to UV, statistics on skin cancer, and how to protect the skin with ease.

Estate Planning & Elder Law 101 Seminar On Friday, April 20 from 11 a.m. to noon. This seminar will present an overview of basic estate planning documents, types of trusts, asset preservation techniques, long-term care and incapacity planning and methods to avoid or minimize estate and gift taxes. There is no time like the present to make sure that your estate plan is up to date. This program will discuss wills and advance directives, as well as asset protection and preservation techniques. Presented by David Cutner from Lamson & Cutner, P.C. Registration required: 337-7680 ext. 24 or bronxvillelibrary@gmail.com.

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

The Song Pipers On Tuesday, April 17 at 1 p.m. The Song Pipers

are a musical therapy group formed after World War II to brighten the day for veterans, who continue to perform today for a varied audience. Please join us for a special afternoon of entertainment and a trip down memory lane. Registration is required by calling the library at 961-2121.

Money Talks: Retirement Concepts On Wednesday, April 18 at 6:30 p.m. Hosted by Andrew White, a financial advisor at Charter Oak Financial. Are you feeling confident about retirement? This seminar will offer tips and strategies that can help you plan to bring your retirement dreams and goals more within reach, understand how financial and physical health may be intertwined, and learn ways to generate dependable income that could last through your whole retirement. Registration is required by calling the library at 961-2121.

Community news Eastchester Lacrosse K-2 registration Registration for Eastchester Blue Devils lacrosse is open for children in grades K–2. The program will run on Tuesdays and Saturdays starting April 17 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Haindl Field. Boys: full equipment is required including a helmet, shoulder pads, gloves, arm pads, stick, and mouth guard. Girls: required equipment are goggles, a stick, and mouth guard. Every registration will include a free stick. Please email cklef02@yahoo.com with questions. Register at bluedevilslax.com.

TYA Baseball spring registration Registration for the spring 2018 Tuckahoe Youth Association, TYA, recreation baseball season is now open. The program will offer baseball for the divisions/age groups listed below for children living in or attending schools in the Eastchester, Tuckahoe and Bronxville: - Tee Ball (boys and girls ages 4 and 5), fee: $135 - Rookies Baseball Division (boys and girls ages 6 and 7), fee: $175 - Youth Baseball Division (boys and girls age 8), fee: $175 - Minors Baseball Division (boys and girls ages 9 and 10), fee: $175 - Majors Baseball Division (boys and girls ages 11 and 12), fee: $175 The season will be from mid-April until late June. All divisions are based on the children’s ages as of May 1, 2018 (playing age). Games will be played at Labriola Field, Haindl Field, the Immaculate Conception School Field, Chester Heights Field and the Cottle School Field. Come join in for a funfilled season. Please visit tyabaseball.com to register your child, and email tyabaseball@yahoo.com with any questions.

Eastchester schools news SEPTA/Backyard Sports Attention all athletes in grades 7–12. There are

limited slots. Athletes of all abilities are welcome to coach. Backyard Sports is returning with an after-school club, Intro to Sports, specifically for special needs students in grades K–8. The school district is looking for young athletes and student leaders from Eastchester to become volunteer “coaches” to work one-on-one with the students on Thursdays for six weeks: April 12, April 26, May 3, May 10, May 17, and May 24 at Anne Hutchinson, from 3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. If you have any questions about volunteering, email SEPTA at info@eastchestersepta.org or email eevange@gmail.com.

Student employment opportunity Lake Isle is currently accepting employment applications for lifeguards. Download an application at lakeislecountryclub.com and submit it at the main office at Lake Isle. You must be at least 16 years old to apply. The contact person is George Papademetriou, the general manager at Lake Isle Country Club.

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester LEGO City Builder Enjoy building city scenes with LEGO bricks at home? Let your creativity loose with LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester’s newest play space: LEGO City Builder. This is an interactive city that visitors can add their own elements and designs right into the display. The new play area includes skyscrapers, police and fire stations, cafes, suburban streets, beaches, a LEGO Friends section and more. Celebrate the grand opening of this exciting new space with photo opportunities and custom builds created by Master Model Builder Anthony Maddaloni. Admission starts at $16.95; children under age 2 are free. Opening hours are Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sundays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester is located at 39 Fitzgerald St. in Yonkers. For more information, call 844-740-9223 or visit westchester.legolanddiscoverycenter.com.

County news Golf course openings The six county-owned golf courses are now open, with the last of the snow melting. The courses are: Dunwoodie, 231-3490, and Sprain Lake, 231-3481, both in Yonkers; Maple Moor, 995-9200, in White Plains; Mohansic, 862-5283, in Yorktown Heights; Saxon Woods, 231-3461, in Scarsdale; and Hudson Hills, 864-3000, in Ossining. For more information, visit golf.westchestergov.com. Deadline for our What’s Going On section is every Thursday at noon. Though space is not guaranteed, we will do our best to accommodate your listing. Please send all items to news@hometwn.com.

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‘Painting with Light’ exhibit to open The Mamaroneck Artists Guild will be presenting the solo exhibition of artist Deborah Loeb Bohren, beginning on Tuesday, May 15. Ranging from realistic to abstract and double exposures, the exhibit “Painting with Light” are intimate environmental portraits of the man-made world around the

globe. Bohren selected images from Copenhagen, Paris, Oaxaca, Lunenburg (Nova Scotia), New York City and Marrakesh. She hopes that the images draw the viewer in and makes them ask “is this a photograph?” A reception at the artists guild where the public can meet Bohren, will be held on Saturday,

May 19, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Mamaroneck Artists Guild Gallery is located at 126 Larchmont Ave., in Larchmont. For more information, call 834-1117, email gallery@mamaroneckartistsguild.org or visit mamaroneckartistguild.org. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. Admission is free. (Submitted)

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“Sister Act,” based on the Touchstone Motion Picture, tells the hilarious story of Deloris Van Cartier, a disco diva, whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a murder. Under protective custody she is hidden in the one place she won’t be found—a convent. Disguised as a nun and under the suspicious watch of the

Mother Superior, Deloris helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own. This is a sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, sisterhood and music. Featuring original music by Tony and eight-time Oscar winner Alan Menken (Disney’s “Aladdin” and “Beauty and The Beast,”

“Newsies,” and “Enchanted”), dazzling dance routines and songs inspired by Motown, soul, and disco, “Sister Act” is the funniest and funkiest musical around. The cast features: Zuri Washington as Deloris Van Cartier; Lani Corson as Sister Mary Robert; Ken Jennings as Monsignor O’Hara; Philip Michael Bask-

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Zuri Washington stars as Deloris Van Cartier in “Sister Act” at the Westchester Broadway Theatre. Photo/Julie Curry

The cast of “Sister Act” performs a number onstage. Photo/John Vecchiolla

erville as Curtis Shank; Danny Wilford as Eddie Souther; Corben Williams as TJ; Jayson Elliott as Joey; Mike D’Amico as Pablo; Sandy Rosenberg as Sister Mary Lazarus; Katelyn Lauria as Sister Mary Patrick; and Mary Jo McConnell as Mother Superior. The multi-talented ensemble includes Melanie Burg, Joanna Caruso, Sincee Daniels, Hannah Eakin, Hector Flores Jr., Keyonna Knight, Jose Plaza, T. Shyvonne Stewart, Jessi St. George, Stephanie Sable, and Karen Webb. Directed and choreographed by Donna Drake. The musical director is Bob Bray; associate choreographer is Rhonda Miller. Set design by Steve Loftus; lighting design by Andrew Gmoser; sound design by Mark Zuckerman. The costume coordinator is Heather Carey; wig/hair design by Gerard Kelly. The production stage manager is Victor Lukas; the assistant stage manager is Duane McDevitt; and properties are by Grumpy’s Props. Lisa Tiso is the associate producer. Director/choreographer Donna Drake has Broadway experience in the original production of “A Chorus Line,” “Sophisticated Ladies,” “Woman of the Year,” “The Wind in the Willows,” “5678-Dance,” “It’s so nice to be Civilized,” and the original production of “The 1940s Radio Hour.” She directed four Broadway concerts of “Nothing Like A Dame” for BC/EFA and “Addy & Uno,” currently running off Broadway at Theatre Row. Awards include an Emmy nomination, four Drama Desk nominations, a Mac Award nomination, a Theatre World Award, and an Off Broadway Alliance nomination. She choreographed Catherine Zeta-Jones for the American Film Institute Awards in 2009, and The AFI 2011 honoring Morgan Freeman and starring Betty White. She directed the children’s show; John Tartaglia’s “Imaginocean,” off

Broadway and national and international tours. On TV, Drake has been involved in “Julie’s Greenroom,” starring Julie Andrews; “Monica’s Mixing Bowl,” “Disney’s Johnny & the Sprites,” and ABC TV’s “Dear Alex & Annie.” She is currently teaching acting at Pace University. Zuri Washington, who plays Deloris Van Cartier, is a Bronx native making her WBT debut in one of her favorite roles. She starred in the National Tours of “Bring It On: The Musical” as Danielle and “Memphis” as Felicia Farrell. Other credits include “Dreamgirls” as Deena, and “Bat Out of Hell” which is now enjoying a run in the U.K. “Sister Act” show times, through July 1: Wednesday, Thursday and some Friday matinees: lunch is at 11:30 a.m. and the show is at 1 p.m.; Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings: dinner is at 6:30 p.m. and the show is at 8 p.m.; Sunday matinees: lunch is at noon and the show is at 1:30 p.m.; Sunday evenings: dinner is at 5:30 p.m. and the show is at 7 p.m. Ticket prices: dinner and show range between $59 to $89 plus tax depending on the performance chosen. Beverage service and gratuities are not included in the ticket price. Discounts are available for children, students, and senior citizens at selected performances. Also check the website for ongoing special offers. There are discounts for groups of 20 or more; call 5922225. Luxury boxes for private parties of six to 22 are available by calling 592-8730. Enjoy dining and theatre in an elegant private box. Additional features include an expanded dinner menu, hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, private powder room, and luxury box reserved parking. For reservations and for more information, call 592-2222 or broadwaytheatre. (Submitted)

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Spring is in the air in Bronxville BRONXVILLE TODAY Mayor Mary Marvin

I spent a good part of Saturday doing errands in town and the merchants convinced me spring is really here to stay. As the days get longer, residents are much more out and about enjoying the sunshine. Several have approached me about safe bike riding in the village and possible designated bike lanes. Unfortunately, none of the village streets are wide enough for regulation bike lanes. Our wide streets—Pondfield Road and Midland Avenue—either have continuous parking areas and/ or a hedge divide. Even if wide enough, police Chief Satriale is not a proponent because bike lanes sometimes complicate bicycle and car turning movements at crowded intersections. One only has to see the bike lane designations on Palmer Avenue that are placed in turning lanes and the middle of the road in some areas to be cognizant of the dangers of misplaced markings.As point of information, as per village code, bicycles may be ridden on residential sidewalks if the rider is under the age of 11. However, no one can ride bicycles or skateboards on the sidewalks in our two business districts.With the warmer weather comes increased pedestrian traffic, especially our youngsters out and about. With that in mind, our Police Department, in the interest of safety, will be stepping up enforcement of the texting and cell phone use while driving as well as speed laws and the crossing of double yellow lines. As a reminder, the areas adjacent to all of the schools in the village, including

our nursery schools, are school zones with a 20 mph speed limit. Several residents have sent me ordinances recently adopted throughout the country that also fine inattentive texters and cell phone users crossing on foot in intersections as their inattention also poses a risk. Should a pedestrian leave the sidewalk and enter a designated crosswalk, New York state law requires not only the car in the adjacent lane to stop, but also the cars traveling in the opposite direction. As illustration, at the intersection near the Soccer and Rugby Imports store and Houlihan Lawrence, the law requires all four lanes to stop when an individual first steps in the crosswalk.When walking a dog, please pick up after your pet. Pet waste not only damages plants and lawns, but has become a major contaminant of our water systems. Waste placed in plastic bags and then dropped in storm sewers causes the growth of very dangerous bacteria and clogs the free flow of runoff. If contemplating seasonal outdoor renovations or landscaping improvements, please consider using porous surfaces such as brick or gravel in lieu of asphalt and design landscaping plans to facilitate water retention and soil infiltration. The nice weather also signals the opening of two wonderful village institutions, our village tennis program and the farmers market. Spring is already in full swing at our village tennis courts. Tennis open play and programming starts officially on April 16. For questions on permits or programs, please contact Sports Director Jessica Watts at JWatts@ vobny.com.Our farmers market, one of the most customer-popular

and sought after as a vendor, will be opening May 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the traditional location on Stone Place near the paddle courts. Spring in the village also brings more events and entertaining and with that an uptick in trash. Approximately $180,000 of your tax dollars were spent collecting trash last year. The more we recycle, the less we spend. In lieu of paying a “tipping fee” to landfills and burn facilities for non-recycled garbage, we actually receive money on the sale of our recyclables. As a refresher, the following items may now be recycled in Westchester County in addition to the obvious ones such as newspapers, beverage bottles and aluminum cans. Cereal boxes, phone books, pizza cartons, corrugated cardboard, glossy magazines and inserts, aluminum foil and trays, egg cartons and detergent bottles and now even the caps and lids to any tin or plastic item can be recycled. The following items still cannot be accepted for recycling: paint or oil cans, plastic and Styrofoam packing materials, waxed cardboard such as milk cartons, cardboard containing any traces of food products, paperback and hardcover books, clothes hangers and uncoded plastics such as found in large toys and plastic tableware. Only glass that has been used for packaging food or beverages may be recycled. Light bulbs, mirrors and ceramic and kitchen cookware must be placed in the regular garbage. As you travel the village, let us know if you see anything that needs repair, replacement or just general sprucing up. We so count on you to be our eyes and ears.

Chef Peter Kelly heads Phelps Food, Wine & Beer Fest

Chef Peter Kelly will serve as the featured guest for the Phelps festival, featuring the best dining fare that Westchester County has to offer. The event will take place on Sunday, April 22 in Tarrytown. Contributed photo

Celebrity Chef Peter Kelly, will be the featured guest at this year’s Phelps Food, Wine & Beer Fest, which will take place on Sunday, April 22, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Tappan Hill Mansion, 81 Highland Ave., in Tarrytown. A benefit for the Phelps Hospital Community Garden Initiative, the event boasts samples of delicacies at elegant dining stations hosted by exclusive local restaurants, and wines selected by the chefs to complement their fare. An extraordinary variety of beer will also be offered for tasting. Tappan Hill is a beautiful historic

mansion with views overlooking the Hudson River. For more than three decades Kelly has set the standard for dining in the state of New York. Operating the most critically acclaimed restaurants in the Hudson Valley, his contemporary American cuisine brings dining to a new level by providing his guests with exquisite food and superb service. Kelly runs the Xaviars Restaurant Group, which owns and manages Xaviars and Freelance Cafe in Piermont, Restaurant X and Bully Boy Bar in Congers and Xaviars X2O on the Hudson in Yonkers.

“I am delighted to partner with Phelps Hospital for this event. My father was once a patient here many years ago and I’ll never forget the great care he received. It’s so important to give back, and that the proceeds will go to a community garden, makes it that much more special,” Kelly said. More information and tickets at $100 per person may be obtained by contacting Marissa Coratti in the Phelps Development Office at 366-3104 or at mcoratti@northwell.edu. Reservations can also be made online at phelpevents.org. (Submitted)

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Airbnb beginning to have impact on housing market As tourism in the Hudson Valley continues to grow, the popularity of short-term rental programs like Airbnb is beginning to have a positive impact on the real estate market. “For the first few years, we felt that Airbnbs were working against us because people had the attitude of why should we buy when we can rent a home that suits our immediate needs,” said Katherine Jennings, who manages Houlihan Lawrence’s Millbrook office in Dutchess County. Yet it seems being able to test the waters without commitment

has helped these renters become better familiarized with the area’s communities, ultimately leading them to more comfortably consider a second-home purchase. And many buyers are in turn listing them, in part or whole, back on platforms like Airbnb. “They have gotten tired of moving their skis and their children’s toys from house to house,” said Jennings, who oversees 35 agents who cover Dutchess, Columbia, Ulster and Greene counties in New York and Litchfield County, Connecticut. “Plus they know what kinds of properties

will work on Airbnb.” Listings with standalone guesthouses, as well as a main house for the owners, have become extremely popular. The new tax code enacted by Congress late last year, which severely limits the amount of deductible state and local taxes, is also having an effect. “Some of our buyers are telling us that their accountants are advising them that if they own a second home as an LLC then they can write off some of the expenses of owning the house against the Airbnb income they get from it,” Jennings said. In general, nightly rates for Hudson Valley Airbnbs range from $200 to $400 for a house, she said. Popular communities include Hudson, Rhinebeck, Amenia, Millbrook, Millerton, Chatham, Woodstock, Saugerties and New Paltz. “Essentially, it starts at Millbrook and goes north.” In the Columbia County city of Hudson, nightly rates for intown apartments range from $150 to $300, said Annabel Taylor, a Houlihan Lawrence agent based

in Millbrook who owns two Airbnb rentals in Hudson with her husband, Zach Hill. “It’s been successful beyond our wildest dreams,” she said, generating about $10,000 a month in the summer. “Almost all of my clients keep Airbnb in mind when purchasing property,” Taylor said. “It’s always a factor when figuring out their monthly carrying costs.” This is especially true for her Brooklyn clients looking to buy a second home in the Hudson Valley. “They can’t afford to buy in

Brooklyn so essentially they are buying their second home first.” Renters are predominantly from New York City, but owners can count on a steady stream of tourists from around the country and around the world, Jennings said. The prime season runs from Memorial Day through Columbus Day. “I’ve been surprised at how busy I’ve been in the off-season,” Jennings said. “I would say I have it booked for half of the off-season weekends.” (Submitted)

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Latimer to attend CPW basketball tourney

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Cerebral Palsy of Westchester’s Barrier Breakers is proud to announce its11th Annual Wheelchair Basketball Tournament on Tuesday, April 17 at the Westchester County Center. The anticipation is building for the players who will play their Westchester rivals the Wildcats from The Westchester School for Special Children. In celebration of 11 years hosting this tournament, Westchester County Executive George Latimer will start the evening off with his opening remarks. During halftime, there will be a “Hoop Shoot” foul shooting contest sponsored by the Mid Westchester Elks. The contest will include both teams, trophies

will be awarded to the winners in each group and all players will be recognized for participating with a medal. Cerebral Palsy of Westchester, CPW, would like to acknowledge the county Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation for providing the site and the Office for Disabled in coordinating the event. For more than 69 years, CPW has been advancing the independence, productivity, and full citizenship of children and adults with all developmental disabilities including autism, neurological impairments, intellectual disabilities, epilepsy and cerebral palsy. Through our comprehensive network of educational programs, therapeutic services,

employment training, recreations, advocacy and residential sites, the agency has helped thousands of children and adults in Westchester and Fairfield counties live more productive and satisfying lives. (Submitted) Date: Tuesday, April 17 Admission: free Doors open: 5 p.m. Event starts: 5:30 p.m. Location: The Westchester County Center 198 Central Ave., White Plains, New York 10606

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An Amazin’ start LIVE MIKE Mike Smith

On Tuesday, April 10, the Red Sox and Yankees kicked off their season series with a tilt at Fenway Park. The stage was set for a classic; two bitter rivals looking to assert their dominance in the AL East, two lineups chockfull of young stars, and two dominant pitchers in Severino and Sale. And wouldn’t you know it, I ended up watching the Mets instead. As Boston continued to pile on the runs against the seemingly hapless Yanks on ESPN, I was glued to SNY, as the surprising Metropolitans demonstrated their grit yet again, rallying back twice against the Marlins to top the fish 8-6 and get off to a 9-1 start—the best in franchise history. It’s not just that the Mets are winning—cause for celebration enough—it’s how they’re doing it. On Tuesday, the Mets surged back from two runs down in both the sixth and the eighth innings—

the latter comeback cemented by a dramatic bomb from Asdrubal Cabrera, before winning the game an inning later on a double by slumping slugger Yoenis Cespedes. These are the kind of wins—like many the Mets have had in their terrific start—that make you wonder if this team is ever going to lose again. Which, of course they will. Unlikely as it may seem right now, the Mets are not going to go 161-1 this season. Like every team, they’re going to go through droughts, they’re going to battle injuries to key players, and they’re going to have stretches where nothing goes right. And Mets’ fans, more prone to fatalism and pessimism than their counterparts who root for the Yankees, have an underlying sense of dread as they wait for things to return to normal. But that’s why fans have to enjoy the times like this. Right now, first-year Mets’ manager Mickey Callaway looks like the second coming of Bobby Cox. The starters are throwing well, the bullpen—even Hansel freakin’

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Robles—has been incredible, and basically, this team just looks like it’s having a ton of fun playing together. The baseball season is such a long slog that it’s important to invest heavily in the moments when things are going right. A team can absolutely energize a fan-base or a city with a few weeks of inspired play. I’ve seen that play out on sports talk radio, on social media and even in text conversations with my father, who admitted that Cabrera’s eighth-inning homer against the Marlins prompted him to let out a holler that nearly gave my mother—who was doing work in another room—a heart attack. Who knows how long the Mets can keep up this torrid pace. Heck, it could all come crashing down tomorrow! And that’s why you have to enjoy it when you can. Because you never know when a streak like this is going to come around again.

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The New York Mets have opened the 2018 season with an unprecedented 9-1 run. Even if these good times won’t last, fans should appreciate them for as long as they do. Photo courtesy Wikipedia.org

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THE ROUNDUP Baseball

Eastchester Nanuet At Nanuet HS

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The Eagles faced a stiff test against the Golden Knights on Monday, but passed with flying colors, as a strong performance by the Eastchester bullpen helped stave off Nanuet for the team’s third win of the season. Danny Krippel picked up the win with five innings of work in relief before Troy Merone shut the door to earn his first save of the year. Christian Aliberti had two hits, including an RBI triple, and stole three bases, while Jonathan Limekiller picked up one hit but drove in two runs for the Eagles. The Eagles, currently 3-2 on the season, will be back in action against league rival Rye on Tuesday, April 17, at Disbrow Park.

Joey Ciamarra throws a pitch against Hastings on April 5. Eastchester is currently 3-2 on the year.

An Eagles’ batter connects with a pitch on April 5. Photos/Mike Smith

Softball

Tappan Zee 4 Eastchester 3 At Eastchester HS

An Eastchester runner beats the tag at home plate.

4/9/2018

A few errors doomed the Eagles’ softball team on Monday as Eastchester lost a heartbreaker to visiting Tappan Zee, falling 4-3 to the Dutchmen. Tappan Zee, which fell to Eastchester in last year’s Class A semifinal round, was led by a tremendous performance on the mound from Kaitlyn Boruso, who notched 18 strikeouts and allowed just one hit on the day. Kayla McKiernan broke the game open for the Dutchmen, ripping an RBI-double in the top of the sixth inning for the visitor’s fourth and final run.

Of the four runs allowed by Eastchester, only one was earned.

Boys Lacrosse

Eastchester 10 Dobbs Ferry 2 At Eastchester HS

4/9/2018

The Eagles continued their torrid start to the season, topping an overmatched Dobbs team on Monday afternoon. Once again, Joe Michalski did much of the heavy lifting on the offensive end, netting a game-high five goals to propel the Eagles’ offense. Kevin Donovan scored twice, and Aidan Flaherty, Joe Levy and Ryan Allen rounded out the scoring. Joe Taylor was stellar in net, stopping eight shots on 10 chances. With the win, Eastchester im-

proved to 3-1 on the year.

Girls Lacrosse

Sleepy Hollow 10 Eastchester 9 At Sleepy Hollow HS

4/10/18

A stellar performance by Eastchester’s Amy Calandro wasn’t enough to help the Eagles against host Sleepy Hollow, as the visitors fell to the Horseman in an early-season barnburner. Calandro had a game-high six goals, but the Horsemen, led by Natalie Smith (four goals) and Sophia Meyer—who scored three, including her 100th career goal—did enough to help the Horsemen remain undefeated on the season. With the loss, Eastchester drops to 1-1. -Reporting by Mike Smith

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