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Killian, Mayer at odds over sex harassment claims

Mazel Tov

More than 3,000 members of the Jewish community came together in Hartsdale on Sunday, April 15 in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the creation of Israel in 1948. For more, see page 6. Photo/Aggie Photography

Latimer tackles finances in State of the County

By JAMES PERO Staff Writer George Latimer’s first State of the County Address as the Westchester County executive returned to the Board of Legislators’ chambers for the first time in seven years. There, Latimer spoke of financial solvency, which he said remains in peril thanks to his predecessor. “While we have big plans to move the State of our County forward together—we must understand where our fiscal house stands,” said Latimer, a Democrat, during his speech on Monday, April 16. “And much to my chagrin, the numbers right now do not look pretty.” Blaming the prior Republican administration, Latimer said that

the county’s fiscal house has fallen victim to “sweep it under the rug economics.” Specifically, Latimer referred to policies implemented under the administration of Rob Astorino, who made it his mantra to keep the county’s tax levy flat. Astorino never raised the tax levy during his eight years in office, spanning from 2010 to 2017. As a result, Latimer said the county’s budget will undergo an audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli that he hopes will determine the best course of action for Westchester’s fiscal future. While Latimer did not explicitly mention raising taxes, he did refer to raising levels of services and salaries for workers, in addition to tackling a running list of

backlogged capital projects that soared to $1.5 billion under Astorino’s watch. “We will look to consolidate services, maximize aid from Albany and Washington, eliminate waste by terminating pay-to-play contracts and find creative solutions to best spend tax dollars,” he said. While the 2018 budget—his first budget as county executive— won’t be voted on until December of this year, Latimer said that he would be open to amending the current 2017 budget which was approved during Astorino’s tenure along with the help of a bipartisan coalition controlling the county Board of Legislators. Following the elections last November, Democrats now hold supermajority control of the Board

of Legislators. Though Latimer criticized Astorino for attempting to balance the county’s budget with “oneshot deals,” he also remained agnostic on the future of two marquis partnerships finalized under the previous administration: Playland and the Westchester County Airport. “Just because the prior administration started a program or brokered a deal does not mean we will automatically dissolve it,” Latimer said. “We are committed to looking at everything.” Already, the legislature and administration have begun reviewing the $60 million public-private partnership between the county and the investment firm Standard LATIMER continued on page 9

A race for a pivotal state Senate seat is turning contentious in its final days as an April special election draws close. Last week, Republican candidate Julie Killian, who is running against state Assemblywoman Shelley Mayer, a Democrat, for an open seat in the Senate’s 37th District, called for Mayer to drop out of the race following a story published in The Daily News claiming that she ignored the sexual harassment claims of Senate staffers. Mayer was chief counsel of Senate Democrats at the time. “By allowing the sexual harassment of two women who were seeking her help to continue until after the next election [in 2010], Shelley Mayer has conclusively demonstrated that she does not possess the character or moral compass to continue serving in the state Legislature,” Killian said in a statement. Holding an impromptu press conference on April 13 in front of one of Mayer’s headquarters in the village of Mamaroneck, Killian called on her opponent to resign amidst a sea of supporters. from both sides, who chanted and waved their respective signs. According to the Journal News, profanity-laced fights between supporters of both sides took place. In a Daily News article, two women, Julia Lilkendey and Shana Wittenwyler, claim that while they were Senate staffers, they were stalked and sexually harassed by a male supervisor dating back as far as 2009. Both women say that despite informing Mayer of the events, the Assemblywoman did little to help

the situation.Doug Forand, a Mayer spokesman, has denied the characterization of those events in a statement, claiming that Mayer reported the issue to her superior although no action was ever taken. It’s unclear what effect the allegations will have on Mayer’s campaign who has often touted women’s equality and equal pay as a part of her platform.Democrats are hoping for another strong turnout to follow on the heels of Election Day 2017, which saw area Democrats win seats across Westchester County due in part to growing discontent with some of the policies of President Donald Trump. Whether that turnout will translate into an April special election though, remains to be seen. Killian, having served previously as a Rye City councilwoman, does have some name recognition and familiarity within the Senate’s 37th District, which is comprised of the city of Yonkers, town of Eastchester, plus all of the communities that makeup the Sound Shore region.However, according to the county Board of Elections, the district’s enrollment numbers in 2017 favor registered Democrats by 28,000 voters. -Reporting by James Pero

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Iona Prep announces 2018 Hall of Fame Honorees

Iona Preparatory School will induct five new members into its Hall of Fame as part of its Reunion Weekend, which will take place April 27-28. The 2018 honorees include business and community leaders from Under Armour, Nasdaq, Richard Bernstein Advisors, O.C. Tanner and Iona Prep Lower School. “For more than 100 years, Iona Prep has been developing young men into moral, ethical and spiritual leaders, and the Hall of Fame honorees represent the very highest level of excellence,” said Brother Thomas R. Leto, president of Iona Prep. “We are so proud to add another five outstanding individuals to this impressive group.” 2018 Iona Prep Hall of Fame Honorees: Brian P. Cummings (Baltimore) Class of 1993 – Vice president of sales, Under Armour Elizabeth Foley (New Rochelle) – Iona Prep Lower School educator Robert H. McCooey, Jr. (Rye) Class of 1983, P’12,’15,’20 – Senior vice president, Nasdaq OMX John J. McCombe (Crest-

wood) Classs of 1978 – President and director of distribution, Richard Bernstein Advisors Thomas M. Rosato (Rye) Class of 1968 – Former managing director, O.C. Tanner Iona Prep’s Reunion Weekend kicks off on Friday, April 27, with a celebration of the 25th and 50th anniversaries of the classes of 1968 and 1993. Other highlights include a family barbeque, a reunion Mass and student-guided tours to stroll down memory lane and see all the recent enhancements on campus. The Gaels reunion culminates with the Hall of Fame Dinner at Wykagyl Country Club in New Rochelle on Saturday evening, April 28. For a full itinerary, details and reservations for each event, please visit IonaPrep.org/hof. “As former classmates, Iona Prep alumni share a bond that continues to shape us to this day,” said Chief Advancement Officer Mark Hogan, a graduate of both the Lower and Upper schools. “It is that sense of brotherhood that makes Iona Prep such a special place. While life naturally takes different forms of family, career and community, it is Iona Prep

that will always keep us united in faith and friendship.” Iona Prep has a long and rich history of providing an all-boys, K-12 Catholic education in New Rochelle. Its Centennial Celebration kicked off in 2016 and included a $10 million capital campaign to enhance the school’s arts and technology programs. Brick-and-mortar components include the addition of a 435-seat auditorium and the expansion of the Paul Verni Fine Arts Center, which is home to the Upper School’s art and music classes. The Library and Technology Center at the Lower School, meanwhile, will be completely updated and renovated, complete with a storytelling room and makerspace. Learn more about the Centennial Campaign for Excellence. “It’s exciting to look so fondly at the past, while also looking so eagerly at the future,” Hogan said. “Iona Prep alumni will be cherishing many memories and accomplishments this Reunion Weekend, but we’ll also be cheering for all that is still to come for the school and the community.” (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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Letters to the Editor

We need Killian’s help in Albany

Gelfarb: ‘Killian is a woman of integrity’

To the Editor, Julie Killian has lived in the city of Rye for more than 20 years and I have known her for most of that time. She served on the Rye City Council for six years and I served alongside her for four of those years. When you have known someone and worked with them closely for that long, you know the type of person they really are. Do they do what they say they will or do they just talk a good game? Julie is a doer, always has been and always will be. In my world, that is as high a compliment as I can pay. I admire people who get things done. And that’s what we need in our government, more deeds and less talk. There is no doubt in my mind that Julie will get things done in Albany. Julie is an engineer with an MBA and also the supermom of five great kids. She spent a decade working on Wall Street and then began her public service career in Rye. She has been an excellent member of the City Council and was also a strong deputy mayor. Julie is passionate about saving our teenagers from the modern resurgence of drug abuse and improving our schools, and will fight for those issues in the New York State Senate, if we are smart enough to rise above the partisanship that is currently clouding our elections and elect her. Please vote for what’s best for our community, not the party line. I am a Marine and, like that breed of people, I am familiar with guns and own several of them. Julie and I have discussed gun safety issues at length and I know that she believes in common sense gun control, like I do. What that means is: keeping guns out of the wrong hands; universal background checks; raising the age to buy a firearm to 21; and keeping assault weapons in the hands of people—like Marines—facing actual combat situations, and out of the hands of those who are not. Any claims about Julie being an NRA supporter are just plain lies; don’t be fooled. Julie is smart, accomplished and passionate, and we would be lucky to have someone like her represent us in Albany. Please vote for my friend Julie Killian on Tuesday, April 24. If you would like to learn more about her, please visit juliekillian.com or on Facebook and Twitter at Killian4Senate.

To the Editor, There is an important special election that will take place on April 24 to replace County Executive George Latimer in the state Senate. This election is important because there are a number of local issues that will need strong support from our Albany representatives. Julie Killian has the credentials needed to serve our communities in Albany. Not only is she a Notre Dame trained chemical engineer with an MBA in finance who has worked in the financial services industry, she is a mom with five children and an exemplary record of public service. Julie is a former deputy mayor of Rye, Rye City councilwoman and member of the Rye Town Park Commission who knows our communities needs and will fight for the kind of tax-saving reforms we now know can be achieved. In addition to serving our neighboring community as an elected official, Julie has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for and volunteered at the Carver Center and the Don Bosco Center. Julie has been particularly active in the Don Bosco Scholars Program. Julie has proven in her work at the city of Rye that she understands the need to spend tax dollars as efficiently as possible and to control taxes, especially property taxes. Harrison and the many other communities in the 37th Senatorial District such as Eastchester, New Rochelle and Yonkers need a state senator who will fight hard for their communities. Finally, as a female elected official and businesswoman, Julie understands the need to protect women’s rights in the workplace and to hold harassers accountable. Julie Killian is a woman of integrity who is committed to public service. She is the furthest thing from a career politician. I urge the residents of Westchester to vote for Julie Killian on April 24. David Gelfarb, Westchester County legislator

Killian is the choice for families, children

To the Editor, As a life-long resident of Mamaroneck and an active member of the community, I urge you to make the right choice and vote for Julie Killian in the special election on April 24. Believe me, she deserves your support as a thoughtful advocate for families, children and teens in our community. The mean-spirited “character assassination” by her opponent is disgraceful and just plain wrong. I have known Julie and her entire family for more than 20 years and as their coach and counselor for many summers, I have watched her raise her five children. Julie is the voice we need in Albany to fight for the reforms to end the intolerable corruption and “pay to To the Editor, play” politics. She is the voice of reason and moral integrity to get New York back on track for our families, Now must be the time for real change in Albany and there is no better person to lead that fight than Julie schools and businesses. Believe me, I know a winner when I see one and without a doubt, it’s Julie Killian. Killian. As a longtime Larchmont resident, I have known Julie as one of my dearest friends for more than 30 years. I can tell you she is “the real deal”; honest, smart and one who looks at all sides of an issue and Mike Chiapparelli, comes to her own unbiased, thoughtful conclusions and course of action. Mamaroneck Julie, a former Rye City councilwoman, deputy mayor and mother of five, has been committed to our community for more than 25 years. She is a clear advocate for our children, particularly when it comes to education, mental health, substance abuse and gun control. Sadly, the outright lies and attacks by her opponent on her personal character and positions have been increasingly preposterous and outlandish. I feel compelled to set the record straight on certain key issues. Julie firmly supports help for our teens with mental health and substance abuse issues and has shown her To the Editor, commitment through RyeACT, a substance abuse prevention and education coalition she co-founded. MenJulie Killian is running for state Senate in the April 24 special election. She will best serve the people of tal health issues and substance abuse are major underlying factors leading to increased gun violence; Julie Eastchester, Bronxville and Tuckahoe. is committed to fighting for more funding for programs specifically addressing these concerns as well as Julie knows the State of New York recklessly spends too much, taxes too much and wastes too much legislating for common sense gun control measures. She is for raising the age to buy firearms to 21, banning of our hard-earned money. Julie has vowed to fight to change the school aid formula because Westchester bump stock and fully-automated assault weapons and universal background checks for all gun purchases. County gets the least per-pupil school aid in the state. Julie will also move Medicaid costs back to the state For the record, unlike her opponent’s claim Julie has never accepted a donation from the NRA. where they should be and not at our local level. The bottom line is Albany is severely broken and the corruption that is rampant won’t end if we don’t As a Rye City councilwoman and deputy mayor, she held the line on property taxes and worked to negoelect new voices to change the culture. Shelly Mayer, after 36 years in Albany is just more of the same and tiate fair labor contracts after years of impasse to save taxpayer’s money. She is not part of the corruption has been an integral part of the problem. Julie, a non-career politician is a social moderate, fiscal conser- problem in Albany. She has no tolerance for it. It’s all about saving tax dollars and ridding ourselves of the vative who knows how to lead and fight for us. If we don’t want the sexual harassment and corruption to culture of corruption that is Albany. continue to permeate the legislative chambers of Albany, if we want someone who will fight to lower taxes and finally cut back on onerous regulations that kill job growth, we need to vote for Julie. We must get out and vote for Julie Killian on April 24. The only way to affect change in a broken government is to elect new people with fresh perspectives who are going to fight against the status quo and for Linda White Banta, the taxpayers—including the people of Eastchester, Bronxville and Tuckahoe. Larchmont Anthony S. Colavita, Eastchester town supervisor Terry McCartney, Former Rye City councilman

If you want real change, vote Killian

Our constituents need ‘fresh perspectives’

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Jewish community celebrates

Israel’s 70th birthday

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Ambassador Dani Dayan, consul general of Israel in New York, shares remarks with Westchester Celebrates Israel@70 attendees during the opening ceremony. Photos/Aggie Photography

On Sunday, April 15, 3,200 people of all ages came out for a spectacular countywide celebration in honor of Israel’s 70th birthday. This was the largest event in the Westchester Jewish community in recent history. The event was held at Schechter Westchester Upper School in Hartsdale. Lead funding for the event came from UJA-Federation of New York and the event was organized by the Westchester Jewish Council. The celebration began with a grand opening ceremony which

featured remarks from Ambassador Dani Dayan, consul general of Israel in New York, followed by greetings from Eric S. Goldstein, CEO, UJA-Federation of New York, Congresswoman Nita Lowey, Congressman Eliot Engel, and Westchester community Shlicha (emissary), Oshra Rosenberg. Interspersed between speakers were musical performances by the FIDF Musical Ensemble. Entertainment continued throughout the day in the “Machane Yehuda” shuk (reminiscent of the traditional Israeli open air mar-

ketplace) with musical performances by the Westchester Day School Choir, the Westchester Torah Academy Choir, Westchester Klezmer Band, Schechter Westchester Choir and high school band, Rami Stosberg and Friends band and Kol Hazzanim, the Cantors of Westchester. Snack stalls by Marzipan Bakery, G.I.T usa, importer of gourmet kosher foods and Ben & Jerry’s had a steady stream of customers, and children were delighted by the opportunity for face painting, spray tattoos and “Midrash Manicures” (Israel-themed nail decals and nail polish designs). An exhibition of Israeli products and Judaica for sale, and informational tables by organizations provided a vibrant space for attendees to shop and learn. The day’s activities paid tribute to the great achievements of the Jewish homeland and included appearances by a number of special guests including celebrity Israeli chef Gil Hovav and Miss Israel 2013 Yityish Titi Aynaw. Concurrent programs ran throughout the day including a musical performance of the children’s book, “Ella’s Trip to Israel” by MusicTalks, cooking demonstrations of traditional Israeli delicacies including hummus and shakshukah, a Krav Maga (Israeli self-defense) ses-

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Rabbi Harry Pell, associate head of school for Jewish Life and Learning, Schechter Westchester, blowing the shofar to begin the opening ceremony at Westchester Celebrates Israel@70 as Miss Israel 2013, Yityish Titi Aynaw and state Sen. Terrence Murphy look on.

Israeli celebrity chef Gil Hovav demonstrates how to make authentic Israeli hummus at Westchester Celebrates Israel@70.

sion, an interactive Israeli Air Force Drone Pilot workshop and a photo exhibit showcasing the moving work of photographers documenting the diversity in Israel today, presented by UJA-Federation of New York and the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee. There were also a number of ongoing activities including a virtual hike through Israel on “Shvil Yisrael,” a communal art project, “My Tie,” a collaborative art project using ribbons to express personal feelings about Israel and an opportunity for children to “Experience Israel through the Five Senses.” Traditional Israeli foods including falafel, shawarma, Israeli salad, as well as other kosher fare including sushi, hot dogs and hamburgers kept attendees well fed. “Sunday was truly a day for the Westchester community to celebrate Israel, to acknowledge the incredible progress that has been made in 70 short years, to recognize the magnitude and significance of her global contributions, and to celebrate the bonds that unite us,” said Lisa Roberts, president of the Westchester Jewish Council. “It was an opportunity for the Jewish organizations that make up the Westchester Jewish Council to work together to create an opportunity for the community to come together to share its love of Israel.” The leadership of a number of

sponsor organizations spoke to attendees during various breakout sessions, including Shahar Azani, executive director of StandWithUs, (Northeast Region), an international non-profit Israel education organization which is dedicated to supporting Israel around the world; Sivan Ya’ari, founder and CEO of Innovation: Africa, an organization that has changed the lives of 1 million Africans by bringing Israeli technology to their villages; Evan Bernstein, New York regional director of the Anti-Defamation League, which is dedicated to stopping the defamation of the Jewish people, and securing justice and fair treatment to all; and a multi-faith panel discussion moderated by AJC Westchester/Fairfield, the leading global Jewish advocacy organization. “We are proud that we were able to accomplish our goal of showing off Israel in an authentic way and giving attendees a taste of all Israel has achieved over the past 70 years,” said Oshra Rosenberg, Westchester Community Shlicha. “I was especially pleased that American and Israeli Jews came together for the planning, creation and execution of this day. It was truly a collaborative effort.”Photos, videos, event program and supporters can be viewed at wjcouncil.org. For more information on the Westchester Jewish Council, visit wjcouncil.org. (Submitted)

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Cottle School names new principal

The Tuckahoe Board of Education has appointed John Morash as its new principal of the Cottle Elementary School. File photo

At its April 10 special meeting, the Tuckahoe Board of Education voted to appoint John Morash as principal of the William E. Cottle Elementary School beginning on July 1. Morash will be replacing Louis Cuglietto, who is completing his interim assignment on June 30. For the past four years, Morash has served as the assistant principal of Bedford Road Elementary School and chief information officer in the Pleasantville School District. He also served as the assistant principal and athletic director for Resurrection, a grammar school in Rye from 2012 through 2014. Prior to this, he served as an admissions admin-

istrator, teacher and coach at the Iona Prep Lower School in New Rochelle. Morash comes to Tuckahoe with outstanding references from the Pleasantville schools. He has a M.S. in Educational Leadership from Iona College, as well as a M.A. in Education and B.S. in Psychology from Sacred Heart University. He possesses his New York State School Building Leader professional certificate. The Tuckahoe school district conducted a thorough search process during February and March to fill this key leadership position. The Cottle School site-based interview committee and the administrative interview committee

both selected Morash as a finalist. Schools Superintendent Carl Albano and the Board of Education found him to be an excellent fit for the school. “I believe Mr. Morash’s solid experience as an elementary school assistant principal in a high performing Westchester County school district, combined with his experience using student performance data to support instructional decisions make him the right choice for William E. Cottle School Principal,” Albano said. “I am confident that he will provide quality leadership for our elementary school as we move forward with many exciting initiatives.” (Submitted)

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New director of special ed. named in Tuckahoe

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Joseph Spatola has been appointed by the Tuckahoe school district as its director of special education effective July 1. The appointment was approved by a vote of the Board of Education at a special meeting on April 10. Mr. Spatola will be taking over these responsibilities from Assistant Superintendent Dr. Ellen McDonnell, who will continue providing leadership in the areas of curriculum and instruction. In lieu of her special education responsibilities, McDonnell will now lead the district in all instructional technology initiatives. “I believe Mr. Spatola’s in-

First-term Westchester County Executive George Latimer, a Democrat, returned the annual State of the County Address to the legislative chambers where he discussed the county’s financial future.

Amusements, which would eventually see the private company take over operation of the park and invest $28 million into capital improvements. And there is currently no consensus on the efficacy of a deal to privatize the operation of Westchester’s only airport, according to the county exec-

utive, and lawmakers will continue to vet any potential deal for environmental and fiscal impacts. Though much of the financial discussion centered on the perceived foibles of the Astorino administration, Latimer ended the night’s address with a message of unity, calling all politi-

cal creeds to come together. “We stand tall because we are Americans, not liberals or conservatives, not black or white, male or female, straight or gay, but Americans; all of us,” he said. “One nation; E pluribus unum; out of the many; one.” CONTACT: james@hometwn.com

depth experience as a special education supervisor in a large, local school district, combined with his dedication to serving students with disabilities makes him the right choice for director of special education,” Schools Superintendent Carl Albano said. “I am confident that he will fill this critical position with insight and skill.” For the past six years, Spatola has served as a special education supervisor for the Lakeland Central School District. Prior to this, he served as a Social Studies/special education teacher and administrative intern at Walden Junior High School—Putnam/Northern

Westchester BOCES. Spatola completed the Future School Leaders Academy in Educational Leadership at Bank Street College. He also possesses a M.S. in Adolescence Education from Mercy College, a B.A. in History from Iona College and has New York State School Building Leader and School District Leader professional certificates. The school district conducted a thorough search process during February and March to fill the position. A site-based interview committee and an administrative interview committee both selected Spatola as a finalist. (Submitted)

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mound and at the plate, posting a 2-1 record with 19 strikeouts in 15 innings pitched to go along with a .367 batting average and three home runs. And it’s not just that we don’t have a lot of comparisons for what he’s doing on the field, it’s that—unless you go back to Babe Ruth—there aren’t any. Of course, we’ve seen pitchers who can swing the bat a little bit over the years. Carlos Zambrano had the ability to hit the longball; Rick Ankiel became a position player after the yips brought his pitching career to an end; and even CC Sabathia was known to sock a dinger or two. But were any of these guys good enough to earn regular spots in the lineup on the days they weren’t pitching? I think not. Ohtani’s emergence as a true two-way threat resonates with baseball fans, in part, because everything about the game is so scientific now. Managers have situational binders and the “right”

reliever for every batter. Stats, including exit velocity and launch angle, are now inescapable, giving rise to a new generation of arm-chair general managers. But Ohtani, with his seemingly untapped potential—and no reliable blueprint for his career trajectory—helps us remember why we fell in love with the game in the first place. There are no numbers out there on the best way to use him, so watching him forge his own path is half the fun. I’m not going to kill the SABRmetric crowd—that stuff is valuable. But if the game doesn’t have a sense of magic, then what’s the point? Maybe he won’t turn out to be the player we hope, maybe he’ll flame out of the big leagues in a few years. But right now, we’re watching something none of us have seen before. And isn’t that why we watch sports in the first place?

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Game Notes: • Sean Thompson struck out 10 batters and drove in 3 runs • The Garnets improved to 4-0-1 with the win • Eastchester and Rye square off again on 4/18, after press time By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor Over the course of his first few weeks at the helm of the Eastchester baseball program, Jesse Waters has seen enough to make him optimistic about this season. But as the head coach is quick to point out, there is always room for improvement. With his team playing .500 baseball through the first six games of the year, Waters is hopeful that the Eagles will start to gel as the season progresses, turning Eastchester into a legitimate playoff threat in the Class A landscape. Prior to taking over the Eagles’ baseball program last win-

Eastchester coach Jesse Waters talks to Christian Aliberti during an April 17 game against Rye High School. Photos/Mike Smith

ter, Waters spent the previous 14 years seasons as the head coach at Hastings. He acknowledged that he has some big shoes to fill, following in the footsteps of legendary Eastchester coach Dom Ce-

cere, who passed away just prior to the start of the 2017 campaign. Cecere served as Eastchester’s head coach for 52 seasons, and counted Waters—who graduated from the high school in 1993—

An Eastchester pitcher throws a pitch against Rye on April 13.

Rye’s Declan Lavelle connects with a pitch against Eastchester.

among his legion of former players. “It’s a bit of a daunting task, obviously, considering that Dom had been here for so long and been so excellent for so long,” Waters told the Review. “And even though we haven’t started this season exactly the way we wanted to, I think we’re going to get better and we’re keeping it together.” On April 11, the Eagles fell to undefeated league foe Ardsley 8-4. But despite the loss, Waters has seen plenty of positives through his team’s first six games. On April 9, the Eagles took on another undefeated team, Nanuet, and topped the Golden Knights 11-10 in a wild backand-forth game. According to Waters, these tough early tests should serve to galvanize the team and get them ready for the road ahead. “I think it helps to set us up, seeing some adversity,” he said.

“[Against] Nanuet, we didn’t get a good start on the mound, but we had [Danny Krippel] pitch fourplus innings in relief and we kept battling and held on to get the win.” The Eagles had another strong relief appearance against Ardsley, as Troy Marone—who picked up the save against Nanuet—allowed just two runs in five innings out of the bullpen. Moving forward, Waters is hopeful that he can get a little more length out of his starting pitchers, as the bullpen—while solid—has been taxed. “We’re going to need to pitch better, we’re going to need to get some more quality starts,” he said. “We’ve only had one pitcher go past five innings so far, which makes it tough to compete.” Another area of improvement, Waters said, is seeing a bit more consistency from the bottom of the lineup, which has shown flashes.

“We’re pretty confident in our top four or five guys, but getting those contributions from down in the order is going to make a big difference,” he added. “Just getting experience will help, but we can also work on our situational hitting in practice, working on moving runners over, making productive outs.” again On Tuesday, the Eagles traveled to Rye to take on the Garnets (4-0-1) and fell to their league foe 7-2. Although Eastchester was able to get baserunners early on against Rye hurler Sean Thompson, the right-hander pitched 6.1 strong innings to pick up the win and also had three RBIs at the plate. “I’ve liked the fight that I’ve seen from the team so far,” Waters said. “But against these good teams like Ardsley and Rye, we’re just going to need to do a little something more.” CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com

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