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Mayer wins Westchester Senate seat in special election Douglas Colety said in a statement. “I am proud of the race that Julie Killian ran. Running Democratic state Assembly- in a very difficult climate, Julie woman Shelley Mayer claimed took a stand for the taxpayers and victory against Republican candi- against one party rule in Albany. date Julie Killian in a fiery spe- While we were not successful last cial election for a vacated 37th night, I am confident that Julie’s message will be proven right in Senate District seat. According to the county Board the coming months. High taxes of Elections, with 87 percent of and corruption is the reason our the vote being reported, Yonkers’ state capitol continues to be so Mayer captured 24,238 votes, dysfunctional. Shelly Mayer is while Rye’s Killian fell short a typical Albany politician who will not put the taxpayers first with 17,793 votes. “Shelley Mayer is a seasoned and will not deliver the change legislator who knows all the is- that we desperately need.” The 37th Senate District seat, sues and the people trust that she will work on their behalf,” said formerly occupied by Democratic Westchester County Democrat- County Executive George Latimic Chairman Reginald Lafayette. er, covers the cities of New Ro“Despite all the negative cam- chelle, Rye, White Plains, Yonpaigning and negative attacks kers and the towns of Bedford, against her during this campaign, Harrison, Mamaroneck, North she came out the winner. It shows Castle, Rye, and Eastchester. Latimer vacated the position that she is a strong woman and that she has the confidence of the in January after defeating former voters in that district.” Westches- County Executive Rob Astorino, ter County Republican Chairman a Republican, to become the head
By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer
Julie Killian Shelley Mayer
Legislators introduce “reusable bag initiative” White Plains, NY — As people around the globe observe Earth Day this weekend, Westchester County Legislators Kitley Covill and Nancy Barr are putting their environmental principles into action at home: They are proposing legislation to encourage the use of reusable bags and keep single-use plastic checkout bags out of the County’s streets, landfills and waterways. “This is the first step toward a goal we all share -- to improve the environment by eliminating the plastic bags that pollute our waterways, clog our sewers, back up our storm drains, endanger our marine life and litter our streets,” said District 2 Legislator, Kitley S. Covill of Katonah. “This legislation reflects an increasing awareness of how destructive, permanent and unnecessary single-use plastic bags ac-
tually are,” said District 6 Legislator, Nancy Barr of Rye Brook. “While several municipalities around Westchester already have reusable bag legislation and several others are considering similar laws, it’s time for the County as a whole to join other counties like Suffolk in leading the State and the Nation towards a cleaner, more sustainable future for ourselves and for our children.” The newly proposed Reusable Bag Initiative looks to eliminate single-use plastic bags for retail checkout. Stores and other sellers will be allowed to provide only heavier-duty reusable bags or bags made of recycled paper. We are proposing a fee of no less than 10 cents for every bag provided by a seller as studies have shown that a fee encourages consumers to bring their own bags, and results in the reduction of
waste. To ensure that the fee is not a burden on those who can’t afford it, SNAP and WIC recipients are exempted under the proposal. Also exempted are certain kinds of bags – such as dry cleaner garment covers, thin produce bags and larger bags of the sort used for garbage liners, as well as paper bags used by pharmacies for prescriptions. The legislation additionally takes aim at polystyrene foam packing materials, banning their use in food packing and other kinds of items packed in the County. “The introduction of this measure is the first step in the legislative process,” said Covill. “The various committees at the Board of Legislators will be listening to everyone – store owners, consumers, environmental scientists
and others – as we work together to shape a law that is not an undue burden on anyone, but one that will make the Westchester we leave for our children better, cleaner and more sustainable.” In a statement, the environmental group the Bedford 2020 Coalition, said, “Bedford 2020 applauds the efforts of Legislators Kitley Covill and Nancy Barr to reduce the environmental impact of disposable bags and polystyrene in Westchester County. Disposable shopping bags are a major source of waste and pollution. Plastic bags contaminate our soil and water and have had a devastating impact on wildlife. Production of paper bags requires large amounts of water, energy and chemicals and can emit toxic and hazardous chemicals into STATE continued on page 8
of the county during last year’s elections. With Mayer’s win, Democrats technically now have a one-vote majority over the GOP in New York’s state Senate; however, one Democrat in the Legislature has said we will continue to align with Republicans. Prior to the election, mainline Democrats tried to unify their party in order to take control of the Senate for the first time since 2010. The effort proved to be unsuccessful though, as Brooklyn Democrat Simcha Felder announced the day of the vote that he would continue to caucus with Republicans regardless of the results of the special election. In a public statement, Felder said, “With only 25 days remaining in this year’s legislative session, I believe it is my obligation
to prevent an unprecedented and uncertain late session political battle that will only hurt my constituents and New Yorkers.” That gives the GOP a one-seat majority over Democrats until the end of this year’s legislative session, which ends in June. Despite her loss, State Republican Chairman Edward Cox said Killian is a “tenacious advocate for the reforms that are so desperately needed to restore our state and has established herself as a champion for Westchester and New York taxpayers.” Killian’s loss is her second unsuccessful bid for the 37th Senate District seat, after she previously lost against Latimer in 2016. Senators are elected to twoyear terms for a base salary of $79,500 per year. CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com
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CPW hosts sixth annual Pinewood Derby For the sixth year in a row the Pinewood Derby came to Cerebral Palsy of Westchester on April 13, courtesy of the Mid-Westchester Elks and Boy
Scouts of America. This was the fourth year the Girl Scouts Troop 1902 participated in the race. The Boy and Girl Scouts built their cars which
were equipped to race the day of the event. The cars were decorated over the past month and were ready to race down the official Pinewood Derby Track.
There were many races and the kids were jumping in excitement waiting to hear the official winner. The top three winners were chosen, and everyone was eager to receive their medals. After the Girl and Boy Scouts finished their races, Jay Singer hosted the last challenge, girls against boys. The winner from the Girl Scouts faced off against the winner of the Boy Scouts.
The race was best out of three with the Boy Scouts winning. Everyone was excited by the end of the races and some jumped for joy when grabbing their trophy. The first Pinewood Derby was held in 1953. It was the brainchild of Cubmaster Donald Murphy. The derby, publicized in “Boys’ Life” in October 1954, was an instant and enduring hit. The magazine offered plans for the track and
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car, which featured “four wheels, four nails, and three blocks of wood.” The rules of the very first race stated, “The derby is run in heats—two to four cars starting by gravity from a standstill on a track and run down a ramp to a finish line unaided. The track is an inclined ramp with wood strips down the center to guide the cars.” The cars still roll that way today. (Submitted)
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What’s going on... Eastchester Public Library
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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.
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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.
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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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Legislators to give more county contracts to veterans
Legislator Margaret Cunzio (middle-bottom row) with Legislative colleagues and William Segel (5th from leftback row) following committee meetings on SDVOB Act
The Westchester County Board of Legislators passed Legislation on Monday aimed at giving Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOB) more of the County’s future contracts across all County Departments, Including Westchester County Community College. The legislation, which was first proposed by Legislator Margaret Cunzio (C) Mount Pleasant, North Castle, Pleasantville, requires departments and offices of the County to encourage the participation of Certified SDVOB’s in the county contracting process, and to document efforts to do so. It does not establish a fixed “quota” requirement. Westchester County’s Office of Veterans Affairs will prepare and submit an annual report in cooperation with the various county departments to be submitted by June 1st each year to the County Executive and the Board of Legislators. The SDVOB Act was discussed and passed out of the Budget & Appropriations Committee, Chaired by Legislator Catherine Borgia and the Seniors & Constituencies Committee, Chaired by Legislator David Tubiolo. Westchester’s Legislation is similar to a New York
State Executive Law which is designed, among other things, to provide opportunities for a SDVOB’s to participate in state contracts. That State Executive Order is currently set to expire on March 31, 2019. Currently, there are approximately 15 certified SDVOB’s operating in Westchester County with nearly 450 such businesses statewide. These businesses provide goods and services across a broad spectrum of industries like construction/demolition, IT services, office furniture distribution, heavy equipment sales, staffing services, and pest control and janitorial services. Legislator Margaret Cunzio has advocated for the SDVOB Act since the last Legislative term and has worked closely with William Segel a combat veteran and SDVOB owner who lives in her district and with Ron Tocci, Westchester’s Director of Veterans Services. “William and other Veterans deserve our gratitude for the sacrifices they have made on our behalf but they also deserve real world opportunities to establish themselves and their businesses once their service time has ended. Because of their military experience, Veteran busi-
ness owners tend to have strong leadership skills, work ethic and discipline. All the things we look for when contracting with private businesses on behalf of Westchester taxpayers.” Cunzio added, “Veterans often hire other veterans and that is a sector of the employment market that needs and deserves special attention.” County Executive George Latimer said, “This measure is a common sense way to do what we can in here in Westchester to help those who gave so much to help us. I am proud of the work done here by my colleagues in Government on the Board of Legislators to honor Westchester’s approximately 40,000 veterans. I look forward to signing this bill and – though our Director of Veterans Services Ron Tocci – overseeing its implementation.” Minority Leader John Testa an early supporter of the SDVOB Act said, “This is a very effective and tangible way that we can show our Veterans that we appreciate their service and their exceptional training. It is also an effective way to help them establish themselves as civilian business people and contribute to our local economy.” (Submitted)
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Former First Lady Barbara Bush, a native of the city of Rye, died last week. She was 92.
After declining treatment during several hospitalizations, in which she was hospitalized for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, commonly known as COPD, and congestive heart failure, the former first lady passed away on April 17. Bush had also been suffering from Graves’ disease, a thyroid condition, for many years before her death. She was accompanied by her loved ones at her home in Houston at the time of her death. Bush, who grew up in Rye and attended the Rye Country Day
Her family is well-known for its political figures, as her son George W. Bush served two terms as the president from 2001 to 2009, and her other son Jeb Bush, the former Florida governor, recently tried to capture the Republican nomination during
the 2016 presidential election. Barbara Bush was known for supporting many humanitarian causes, including universal literacy. She founded the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy while serving as the first lady. In 1995, Barbara Bush was
awarded for Greatest Public Service Benefiting the Disadvantaged. She also won an award, the Miss America Woman of Achievement Award, for her work with many literacy programs. -Reporting by Franco Fino
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The yearly Bronxville budget BRONXVILLE TODAY Mayor Mary Marvin
On Friday, April 27, the entire nation celebrates Arbor Day. Though nothing ceremonially planned in Bronxville, it will signal the start of our street tree plantings throughout the Village. As point of history, the first Arbor Day originated in Nebraska City, Nebraska on April 10, 1872 when an estimated one million trees were planted in one day. The brainchild behind it was J. Sterling Morton, a westward pioneer born in Detroit. Morton was a journalist and soon became editor of Nebraska’s premier newspaper which he used to advocate for families and civic organizations to plant the trees they so missed from home. He recognized even more than the aesthetic; trees were needed as windbreaks to keep the soil in place, for fuel and building materials and for shade from the hot sun. According to accounts, Nebraska City celebrated Arbor Day with grand parades and school children planting and then specially caring for the trees they planted. In 1885, it became a legal holiday in Nebraska and other states soon followed. It is now a national observance on the last Friday in April, complete with Presiden-
tial Proclamations. In the spirit of Arbor Day, the Village has redoubled efforts in the to plant trees lost in the past decade of storms as well as trimming and feeding those able to survive, as we recognize they are our most valuable natural resource. The benefits of trees make them the best bang for the buck in preserving the character – and health of our Village. Trees absorb carbon dioxide while releasing oxygen back in the air. In just a year, an acre of mature trees absorbs the same amount of CO2 produced by 26,000 car miles and produce enough oxygen for 18 people! They also absorb odors and pollutant gases and filter dirty particulates out of the air. In the energy realm, just three trees placed strategically around a single family home can cut summer air conditioning needs by 50%. Trees placed in commercial areas can lower temperatures of parking lots and break up black topped “heat islands.” Shade from the trees also slows water evaporation from thirsty lawns and parks. Trees reduce runoff by breaking rainfall thus allowing the water to flow down the trunk and into the earth below the tree. The slow runoff also prevents erosion by holding soil in place. They also mask concrete walls, parking lots and unattractive
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our air and water. We are proud to see Westchester County taking a leadership role in reducing bag waste and addressing the impact these materials are having on our natural resources.” Jeremy Cherson, Advocacy Coordinator for Riverkeeper, said, “Each year, nearly 23 billion single-use plastic bags are used across New York State. Research by Riverkeeper and Columbia University’s Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory found microplastic particles prevalent in waters across the New York metro area, including Westchester County. Initial evidence from the first year after California’s ban went into effect, shows a nearly 7 percent reduction in plastic bags found on beaches statewide. We know that policies addressing plastic and polystyrene pollution reduce litter. Riverkeeper looks forward to engaging in the process to ensure the law leads to less plastic and polystyrene in our waters.” (Submitted)
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views while absorbing dust and wind and reducing glare. Planted strategically, they also muffle sound from streets, trains and highways. Of great importance is the role they play on school properties and playgrounds. They reduce UV-B exposure by almost 50% providing protection to children playing outdoors. Trees on private property produce great monetary value. Studies have demonstrated that from 10 to 23 percent of the value of a residence is based on its tree stock. More intangible, but so important nonetheless, is the value of trees in marking the seasons, calming a stark landscape, act as neighborhood landmarks and points of identity. They serve as symbolic links with our past when other connections have long since gone. The Village does not have a tree ordinance as we have historically relied on the foresight and stewardship of our residents to value this intrinsic asset and despite a few, but glaring exceptions, residents have been great caretakers. The Board of Trustees is undertaking a comprehensive review of all of our Village codes and regulations and this topic will clearly be revisited. In the words of our Arbor Day founder, J. Sterling Morton, “Each generation only takes the earth as Trustees.” (Yonkers, NY) – For horse racing fans, two things matter on Derby Day – their pick to win and, more importantly, their choice of hat. Empire City Casino, the premier entertainment destination in the northeast, announced today that Greg T. of Elvis Duran and the Z100 Morning Show, will be the host and celebrity judge for the casino’s fourth annual Kentucky Derby Hat Contest on Saturday, May 5th. The Derby festivities begin at 3:00 p.m. trackside adjacent to Yonkers Raceway. Previous celebrity hosts and judges include Supermodel Hannah Davis Jeter, Real Housewives of New York City star Bethenny Frankel and Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kim Zolciak. The legendary cast member of Z100’s Elvis Duran and the Morning Show will lend his radio voice and wear his judging hat where he, along with Fashion Judge Simone Piliero from Simply by Simone, will pick their win, show, and place for best hat with a third place prize of $100, a runner-up prize of $250 and a first place prize of $500. In addition, for one lucky indi-
vidual, the T in Greg T. will stand for top-hat with a special celebrity pick by the morning radio host for his favorite derby attire, which comes with a $750 prize. Z100’s street team will also be on-site giving away free swag. “Ever since I went on my first pony ride, I have always been interested in the Kentucky Derby,” said Greg T. “I am intrigued and super excited for the Derby Hat Contest and can’t wait.” “The atmosphere at Empire City Casino on Derby Day has the look and feel of the Kentucky Derby itself, between the buildup to the big race and the creativity our visitors show in coming up with the most out-of-this-world, outside-the-box hats,” said Taryn Duffy, director of public affairs for Empire City Casino. “We encourage everyone to put on their ‘thinking cap’ and join in the Derby Day fun.” While waiting to showcase their wild and wacky hats, viewing party attendees can enjoy the Southern thirst and charm of a traditional Mint Julep to get into the Derby Day spirit, as well as dine on a variety of food selections
trackside. Guests can also experience classic raceway dining in the Empire Terrace, open from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. race day, where the Derby can be viewed on a private screen at the party’s table. Reservations for the Empire Terrace are now being accepted for parties of six or more by calling 914-968-4200 ext. 649. After experiencing Kentucky-in-New York, guests can try their luck on the casino’s IGT Wheel of Fortune Triple Stars® slot machine jackpot, now over $1.1-million. Just this past March, Theresa P. of Westchester, NY won a life-changing jackpot of $2.9-million, the highest-ever jackpot at any of New York State’s regulated casinos. Empire City is Manhattan’s closest casino, just a short drive from the George Washington Bridge and easily accessible via Metro North, Bus, Shuttle Bus and more (exact point-to-point directions provided here). For more information on Empire City Casino, the Kentucky Derby Viewing Party & Hat Contest, and other upcoming events, please visit www.empirecitycasino.com.
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Eastchester, Bronxville & Tuckahoe Home Sales Listings provided by the office of Westchester County Clerk Timothy C. Idoni Photos courtesy Zillow.com, Trulia.com, Hotpads.com, Spotproperty.com & Maps.google.com
1 Scarsdale Road, Tuckahoe 2/28/18 $411,892
2 Eastway, Bronxville 2/28/18 $1,077,500
3 Greenvale Place, Scarsdale 3/9/18 $542,160
5 Hayes Drive, Eastchester 2/23/18 $599,000
6 Bellew Ave., Eastchester 2/13/18 $749,000
10 Maple Ave., Eastchester 3/2/6/18 $1,264,200
11 Mill Road, Eastchester 2/14/18 $1,800,000
12 Oakridge Place, Eastchester 3/15/18 $720,000
15 Kensington Road, Bronxville 3/6/18 $1,432,150
32 Park Ave., Eastchester 2/27/18 $630,000
33 Rose Ave., Eastchester 3/1/18 $764,000
50 Columbus Ave., Tuckahoe 3/5/18 $455,000
59 Oakland Ave., Tuckahoe 2/22/18 $750,000
70 Bradley Road, Scarsdale 12/20/17 $640,000
151 Lawrence Road, Eastchester 3/8/18 $682,941.14
217 Lincoln Place, Eastchester 3/19/18 $665,000
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In defense of Jeter LIVE MIKE Mike Smith
As someone who has plied his trade as a sports reporter for much of his adult life, when it comes to debates about the media’s role in American life, I side – more often than not – with the journalist. In a time when more and more people seek to discredit the motives of media members, I can’t help but come to their defense, except perhaps in instances of the most egregious examples of journalistic bias and grandstanding. But for the life of me, I can’t find it within myself to defend Bryant Gumbel. On an April 24 airing of HBO’s Real Sports, a program I have greatly admired for years, Gumbel interviewed Miami Marlins CEO Derek Jeter, pressing the former Yankee great on some of his front office moves during his short tenure at the helm of the NL East ballclub. The premise behind Gumbel’s line of questioning was sound enough – since taking the reins of the team, Jeter
has jettisoned many of the Marlins’ top players, including Giancarlo Stanton, Christian Yelich and Marcell Ozuna, in the hopes of shedding payroll. Jeter has publicly stated that this proposed rebuild of the Marlins – while clearly frustrating for fans – is the only way to ensure that the team will be a viable contender down the road. But Gumbel hammered Jeter, asking the first-year CEO flat-out if he was trying to lose games – or at least has knowingly put the Marlins in a position where winning games would be difficult, if not impossible. Jeter, as you may have heard, did not take kindly to Gumbel’s implications, and the sit-down got a bit heated. But here’s the thing; Gumbel was asking fairly obvious questions, it seemed, simply to get a rise out of a high profile interviewee. Of course the Marlins aren’t going to win many games! Common sense would dictate that when you ship off your stars for prospects, your team is bound to take a downturn. It’s a process
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that has played out in professional sports for eons now. And it’s not like the Marlins were exactly world-beaters with their stars anyway; last season, the team finished with a sub-.500 record despite having the National League MVP on the roster. So you blow it up, restock the farm system with young, affordable talent and hope that, in a few years, those players form the base of a new nucleus that can carry the team. Just look at the Philadelphia 76ers; years of tanking and acquiring high draft picks is finally starting to pay off, as the Sixers recently bested the Miami Heat in a first-round NBA playoff series. It was a process, said Sixers’ executives, and now we’re seeing the results. But of course Jeter couldn’t admit his team was lousy, it’s something that front office members are pretty hesitant to do, for obvious reasons. Gumbel, I think, knew this all too well, and figured that if he could get Jeter to lose his cool, he could get a little publicity out of the interview. “Gotcha” journalism at its finest. I don’t fault Jeter for getting
On an April 24 airing of HBO’s Real Sports, Derek Jeter fielded some uncomfortable questions from host Bryant Gumbel. But Sports Editor Mike Smith is springing to the Yankee legend’s defense. Photo courtesy Wikipedia.org
agitated. It was the reaction Gumbel wanted and he got it – as well as several news stories about the interview before it aired.
It’s just a shame that he had to stoop so low to promote the show. And it’s an even bigger shame
that I’m defending Jeter.
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Tigers rally buries Bronxville BASEBALL
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TUCKAHOE 17 BRONXVILLE 2 SCOUT FIELD
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Game Notes: • Tuckahoe tallied 14 hits in the win • Lino Poli picked up the win for Tuckahoe • The Tigers will play Keio on April 27, after press time By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor A late-game rally pushed Tuckahoe past Bronxville on Monday, as the Tigers erupted for 11 runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to top their crosstown rivals 17-2 on the road. The victory – Tuckahoe’s eighth of the year – should give the team some much-needed momentum as it prepares for a tough stretch that will see them take on some of the area’s better teams. Tuckahoe head coach Jerry DeFabbia said that his team’s patience at the plate ultimately paid off on Monday, as the Tigers were able to draw deep counts in the sixth inning en route to turn-
Lino Poli fires a strike against Bronxville on April 23. Poli earned the victory for Tuckahoe.
ing the 6-2 game into a one-sided affair. “We spend as much time on our mental approach at the plate as we do on the physical part,” said DeFabbia. “We were trying
Zip Malley dives back into first on a pickoff attempt. Photos/Mike Smith
to grind out at-bats, fight hard with two strikes and really limit the strikeouts and that worked for us.” But although DeFabbia lauded his team’s offensive explosion
Michael Morgan connects with a pitch against the Broncos. Morgan had two hits in Tuckahoe’s 17-2 win.
in the later innings, he acknowledged that the outcome actually hinged on a battle that took place earlier in the game. After Bronxville pitcher Owen Jaquette doubled in two runs off Tuckahoe’s Lino Poli in the bottom of the third inning to make it a 3-2 ballgame, Poli came up in the fourth with two outs and two on and a chance to return the favor. Down to his final strike, he lined a double of his own to give the Tigers a three-run cushion that they wouldn’t relinquish. Poli would fire a scoreless fourth inning before giving way to lefthander Matt Mondrone in the fifth. Mondrone recorded the final nine outs of the game. “I think that was the turning point of the game, not only did Lino help his own cause, he helped us answer back,” DeFabbia said. “He has been swinging the bat well over the last week, and he had some good swings in his previous at-bats.” With the win, the Tigers improved to 8-2 on the year, something DeFabbia attributes to his squad’s gritty playing style and crisp fundamentals. But he knows the Tigers will need to be on point this week as they take on a number of tough customers, including Pelham and Keio. “We’ve been aggressive on the
Owen Jaquette throws a pitch at Scout Field. Jaquette hit a third-inning double to put the Broncos within one run.
bases, we’ve been able to throw strikes and minimize walks,” DeFabbia said. “We’ve got a good stretch of games coming up, though, and I think we are going to find out a lot about who we are
in the next week or so; these are going to be good games for us to really gauge where we are at this point.” CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com
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