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May 4, 2018 | Vol. 6, Number 18 | www.eastchesterreview.com
Latimer appoints 15 to Women’s Advisory Board
On April 17, Cerebral Palsy of Westchester held its annual wheelchair basketball game at the Westchester County Center. For more, see page 3. Photo courtesy Bridgette Pennelle
SLAM DUNK!
Mayer sworn in as state senator State Sen. Shelley Mayer was sworn in to represent the 37th State Senate District which spans from the town of Bedford to the city of Yonkers. Mayer won in a special election held on April 24, to fill the seat left vacant by now Westchester County Executive George Latimer. Mayer won with a margin of 58 percent to 42 percent and attributed the win to a “big tent blue wave.” The oath of office was administered by Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul in the state Senate Chamber on April 30. “I am honored to take the oath of office for the 37th State Senate
District, and I thank the voters for their trust in me to serve them in the New York state Senate,” said State Sen. Shelley Mayer. “I am very proud of the campaign we ran, which focused on the issues that matter to residents of the 37th Senate District: protecting property taxpayers, delivering for our public school students, passing common sense gun safety measures and addressing outdated sexual harassment policies. Mayer plans to focus on those issues during her time as a state senator. “I am thrilled to welcome Sen. Shelley Mayer into the
Democratic Conference and the state Senate,” Senate Democratic Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins said. “Her resounding special election win is proof that New Yorkers want real leadership from Albany and they trust Shelley to help provide it. She has worked tirelessly to serve her constituents, and all New Yorkers, and I know Shelley Mayer will continue those efforts as a state senator.” County Executive Latimer added, “Shelley Mayer is the type of leader Westchester needs in the state Senate. Beginning today, our region can count on her to fight
for what our neighbors believe in, and she will deliver on the agenda she has stood for throughout her entire career. With Sen. Mayer, residents of the 37th Senate District will be in good hands.” The 37th Senatorial District encompasses portions of the cities of Yonkers, New Rochelle, White Plains and Rye, the towns of Bedford, Eastchester, Mamaroneck, Harrison and North Castle; and the villages of Bronxville, Larchmont, Mamaroneck, Port Chester, Rye Brook and Tuckahoe; as well as Armonk, Bedford Hills, and Katonah. (Submitted)
Westchester County Executive George Latimer has announced the appointment of 15 new members to the county Women’s Advisory Board. Latimer will be appointing one new member from each legislative district based on the recommendations of the county Board of Legislators. “This newly constituted Women’s Advisory Board represents a wide and diverse cross-section of women from all corners of Westchester County,” Latimer said. “I look forward to working with this team to address the broad range of issues that matter most to women across our county.” Robin Schlaff, director of the Office for Women, said, “Westchester County’s Office for Women is unique, and is the only one of its kind in the country. I look forward to working with this re-energized board together with County Executive George Latimer to provide a strong voice for women and families throughout Westchester.” The new Women’s Advisory Board Members are as follows: Lauren Smith, of Katonah, is a licensed clinical social worker. Smith has held many positions in psychotherapy, including the titles yoga instructor, school substance abuse prevention counselor, and family and child therapist. Janice Lubin Kirschner, of Pleasantville, is the senior director of the JCY-Westchester Community Partners and the Kinship Support Center, a division of Family Service Society of Yonkers. Lubin Kirschner is in charge of all programs focused on enhancing the educational experience of children, including managing staff, overseeing finances and grant writing, as well as public relations and fundraising efforts.
Kristen Browde, of Chappaqua, is an attorney who works to develop creative solutions to the problems facing individuals and corporations. Browde’s primary focus is on divorce and family law cases, but she also handles civil litigation, trademarks, director and officer defense and media law cases. Myra Saul, of Scarsdale, received her law degree from Brooklyn Law School, where she was a member of the law review. Saul worked in the law department of a Fortune 500 insurance company for many years, where she specialized in giving advice regarding securities based retirement products for individuals, groups and pension plans. She started her career as an attorney for the Securities and Exchange Commission. Patricia Rind, of Rye Brook, is a professor with more than 20 years of experience in course creation and instruction in a university setting. Courses she is best known for include gender and women’s studies, sexuality and psychology. Rind is also a published writer and editor on topics related to gender, friendship and other women’s issues. Susan Van Dijk, of Rye, has a background in communications, and is recognized as a productive leader with strong interpersonal and organizational skills. She has significant experience in the prioritization and oversight of multiple projects, and has been a volunteer on multiple local Westchester County campaigns. Virginia Loughlin, of Ossining, is the president of AppliedGood, Inc. The consulting practice helps its clients in organizational transition and assesses LATIMER continued on page 9
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CPW celebrates 11th wheelchair basketball game Cerebral Palsy of Westchester’s Barrier Breakers had their 11th annual wheelchair basketball game on Tuesday, April 17 at the Westchester County Center. Iona College Men’s Basketball players helped the team warm up for the big game. During half time Cerebral Palsy of Westchester’s Vocal Groove performed two wonderful pieces followed by a dance routine performed by the Scarsdale Dance Team. Also during half time there was a “Hoop Shoot” foul shooting contest sponsored by the Mid Westchester Elk’s Lodge No. 535. The contest included both teams, and trophies were awarded to the winners in each group and all players were recognized for participating with a medal. After half time the game
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resumed, and the Barrier Breakers won after a fun competitive game. Cerebral Palsy of Westchester,
CPW, would like to acknowledge the Westchester County executive, county Department of Parks, Recreation and Conserva-
tion for providing us with the site and the county Office for Disabled in coordinating this event with CPW. (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.
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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.
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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Rabid coyote captured in Thornwood The coyote that lunged at and bit a 5-year-old girl at Carroll Park in Thornwood on April 29 has tested positive for rabies. The coyote was captured by an off-duty Irvington police officer, and was shot by a Mount Pleasant police officer after it bit the girl on the left forearm at the playground. Everyone who came into contact with the animal, or its saliva, is being evaluated to determine the need for preventive rabies treatment. “If a coyote approaches, make noise and try to avoid it,” Westchester County Health Commissioner Sherlita Amler said. “If it appears aggressive or lethargic, it could have rabies, so contact local police. Avoid contact with strays and other wildlife.” Unusual behavior may be the first sign of rabies in an animal. A rabid animal may become either abnormally aggressive or unusually tame. It may lose fear of people and become excited and irritable, or appear particularly passive and lethargic. Staggering and frothing at the mouth are sometimes noted. Any physical contact with a wild or unfamiliar animal should
A coyote which made headlines this week after attacking a young girl in Thornwood has tested positive for the rabies virus. File photo
be immediately reported to a health care provider to evaluate the need for preventive rabies treatment. If left untreated, rabies is fatal. All animal bites or contacts with animals suspected of having rabies must be reported to the county Department of Health at 813-5000, 24 hours a day.
Keeping pet rabies vaccinations up to date is also important for protection against rabies. New York law requires dogs, cats and ferrets to be vaccinated against rabies and receive regular booster shots. For more information, go to westchestergov.com/health or call the RABIES INFOLINE at 813-5010. (Submitted)
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DCH Toyota City celebrates grand reopening
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By Mike Scova On Thursday, Aug. 26, DCH Toyota City in Mamaroneck celebrated its grand reopening of its newly renovated and expanded state-of-the-art customer service center. The renovations, which more than double the size of the original showroom, were a much needed update to a company that has been serving the local community since 1977. The enhancements include a 12-car showroom, as well as more customer amenities such as a new customer waiting area, kids playroom and cafe area. The upgrades will help strengthen DCH Toyota as a leading business and service provider in the area. At the ribbon-cutting to mark the reopening of the facility, DCH Toyota also presented a check for $2,000 to St. Thomas Church in Mamaroneck in support of its food pantry program. “We’ve been an integral part of the community for over 40 years, and our capital investment in our new sales facility is further evidence of our commitment to delivering customer happiness,” said DCH Toyota General Manager Hugh Ryan, a 32-year veteran of the car business.
The festivities featured a DJ, and included food and refreshments inviting a warm and friendly atmosphere. Marc Ellison, a brand specialist for DCH Toyota said that, “We’re not selling cars, we’re building relationships.” Jim and Arlene Cortellesa of Briarcliff Manor, told the Review that they pass by many car dealerships in order to come to DCH Toyota. Over the last 25 years, the Cortellesas have purchased four cars from the Mamaroneck dealership. “Good deals, good prices, and they always help out,” said Jim Cortellesa, who purchased his first car from Ginny Bisconti, a 30-plus year veteran of DCH Toyota. Bisconti raved about DCH Toyota’s customer service, adding, «They even wash your car for you when you bring it in.” John Prinnts, another associate with the company, also boasted about the dealership’s service center, which is located at 700 Waverly Ave. “It is the best run I’ve seen, he said. “People come from all over to go to that [Mamaroneck] location.” To mark the event, the representatives at DCH Toyota were presented with a “Katana” sword, which is traditionally used by Japanese Samurai. A symbol for strength, quality and integrity, the sword also represents the strength of the partnership with the community and success of the Toyota franchise. And, if history is any indicator, DCH Toyota has all these qualities and then some. DCH Toyota City is located at 1305 E. Boston Post Road in Mamaroneck.
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State efforts underway to curb the tax rate BRONXVILLE TODAY Mayor Mary Marvin
I wanted to update you as to a variety of topics taking centerstage for village government as we enter May. Of potential great consequence is Gov. Cuomo’s efforts, with the support of the state Legislature, to mitigate the deleterious effects of the Federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on the taxpayers of New York. As background, New York taxpayers send $48 billion more to the federal government annually than we receive back, ranking us as the No. 1 state in the country in disproportional giveback. Under the new federal tax law, we stand to lose another $14.3 billion in lost deductibility due to the $10,000 cap. Twelve states will be disproportionality affected as our effective tax rate increase is projected to be in the 20 percent to 25 percent range. In an effort to blunt the effects, Gov. Cuomo has launched a three-pronged program: New York will be the first state in the nation to decouple rules on deductibility from mirroring the federal law. On the 2018 state tax returns, New Yorkers will be allowed to take their full deductions. Gov. Cuomo has initiated a multistate lawsuit with New Jersey and Connecticut to challenge the federal law on two counts: that it preempts a state’s ability to provide for its own citizens and it unfairly targets New York, Connecticut and New Jersey, and other similarly situated states in violation of the equal protection clause of the Constitution. As part of the 2018-2019 state budget, a new law was adopted that allows communities, at local option, to establish a charitable gifts reserve fund by local law. The law would allow municipalities and school districts to issue tax credits for “gifts” made to the charitable fund per the IRS code
determination of the meaning of charitable entities [Section 501(c) (3)] As a government, we are trying to get out in front of this rather complicated provision and have attended every available training on the subject as we await the publication of a guidance document from the governor’s office. In the interim, we are meeting with our fellow school officials to share information as we know it and discuss options. As an added overlay/complication, since the federal law was enacted with such speed, it will most certainly give rise to a plethora of tax avoidance strategies and consequence unforeseen by Congress. We will keep residents posted as we continue to educate ourselves on all of the above concepts. As the governor has rightly said, “New York has no future as the tax capital of the Nation.” On the very local level, the Public Works Department has submitted its proposed list for road and curb repavement and replacement for the coming spring/ summer months. Pondfield Road: from Westside Circle (Pondfield West) to just above underpass—intersection with Kraft Avenue Pondfield Road: from Cedar Street to 30 feet southeast of Midland Avenue intersection Park Place: in its entirety from Kraft Avenue to Pondfield Road Sagamore Road: from intersection with Kensington Road and Kraft Avenue, north to Prescott SquareKensington Road: from Sagamore Road intersection to Beechtree Lane Parkway Road: from 300 feet north of Paxton Road to Upper Milburn Road New Rochelle Road: from Pondfield Road to village line with town of EastchesterElm Rock Road: Oriole Avenue to Masterton RoadTanglewylde Avenue: Willow Road to Park AvenueForest Lane: North Road to Grove Lane
Middle Road: Dead End to Forest Lane Orchard Place: Oriole Place to Summit Avenue As you may know, Con Edison is installing a new gas line down Northway and Northwest Way and this will need to be paved. We may pave and Con Ed will reimburse. Midland Avenue is having a new gas line installed and will need to be repaved as well. We continue an aggressive program of infrastructure repair, spending almost $500,000 annually on roads alone. If your road does not appear on this list, reach out to us to add it for future consideration. We know the list not to be exhaustive, rather in priority form. Another village project on the horizon is the restoration of Bacon Woods. Bacon Woods is a 1.6-acre space, which is owned by the village of Bronxville and straddles an area between Kensington and Sagamore roads. It is largely an unimproved mixture of plateau, hillside and mixed woodland with areas of rock outcrop. There are a few important hardwood trees including oak and beech which must be protected. There is significant erosion due to an area of steep grade combined with exposed tree roots and lack of groundcover vegetation. Our current goal is to create an improved landscape, which offers passive enjoyment for the local neighborhood by incorporating a combination of improved native woodland, some open lawn areas defined by understory shrubbery and native flowering trees, and reconfiguration of the existing connector pathway. Installation of strategically placed retaining walls will be required to eliminate erosion, to provide more level plateau areas for lawn, and to create a landscape which blends into the existing site. Given the scarcity of open space in our village, it is incumbent that we preserve and protect these oases of calm.
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Tuckahoe’s enhanced writing program being noticed For more than two years, teachers in the Tuckahoe school district have been using a program that has helped students become better writers. On April 16, Principal David Shepherd and Vice Principal Jan McClure, both from the Ballarat Clarendon College in Victoria, Australia, visited all three district schools to find out more. The program is being used across all disciplines in all of Tuckahoe’s schools. In Kate Rogan’s middle school English class, students were learning how to construct effective sentences while science teacher Anne Richter, also in the middle school, was emphasizing the value of asking questions using the 5 Ws (Who, What, When, Where and Why), as well as the “how.”
The group also visited Kristin Vincenzi’s English class at the high school and Kristin Cardone’s fifth-grade class at Cottle Elementary School, as well as meeting with various writing liaisons at the end of their visit. The Writing Revolution, developed by Dr. Judith Hochman, the former head of The Winward School in White Plains, is an instructional model that can turn weak writers into strong communicators by using specific strategies. Dr. Ellen McDonnell, assistant superintendent for curriculum, instruction and pupil personnel services, said strong gains have been made in the area of writing across all grades. “A few years ago, we noticed a deficit and that writing wasn’t where we wanted
it to be,” she said. The Tuckahoe School District is the first one in Westchester County to adopt the program and fully embed it in the instructional process from kindergarten through 12th grade. Teachers at all three schools have been trained in the method and have learned to meet specific expectations as students move from grade to grade with the program. Principal Shepherd said he was delighted to be part of the fact-finding mission. “We’re trying to tap into the expertise that exists here among these talented educators,” he said. The group was also visiting schools in Manhattan, where the Writing Revolution is also being used. (Submitted)
Mamaroneck girl killed, mother shot by police Westchester County police will begin an investigation into the death of a two-year-old that led to the attempted stabbing of one police officer in the village of Mamaroneck. On Saturday April 28, Mamaroneck police responded to a 911 call where they found Gabrielle Maria Boyd, 2, severely injured. According to police, when officers attempted to help Boyd, her mother, Cynthia Arce, 28, attacked the officers with a knife. Arce was first tased by police and then shot
by the responding officers. Arce remains currently hospitalized, while Gabrielle later died in the hospital. Boyd’s official cause of death is pending an autopsy. Four officers received medical treatment for injuries and were subsequently released. Police have yet to say what caused Arce to attack her daughter and the officers, as the case is currently under investigation by the Westchester County Department of Public Safety. According to police, the inci-
dent occurred at about 1:30 p.m. on Chestnut Avenue in Mamaroneck, considered to be a quiet residential neighborhood. Police say no neighbors were endangered in the incident. The Mamaroneck Police Benevolent Association said that the officer’s decision to shoot Arce saved others from “imminent severe injury or death.” Village Attorney Robert Spolzino could not be reached for comment as of press time. -Reporting by James Pero
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impact. Loughlin specializes in growing business relationships, planning and developing website content, designing communication systems and strategic planning. Sarah DeRise, of Tuckahoe, is a post-partum doula and lactation counselor who supports new mothers with their transition into motherhood. She also facilitates a weekly support group for new mothers, where they are free to express their concerns and feelings about parenthood in a safe and protected environment. Cindy Kanusher, of Irvington, is the executive director of the Pace Women’s Justice Center in White Plains, and a member of the Women’s Justice Center Advisory Board. Kanusher is a frequent speaker for domestic violence prevention and education programs, and works closely with law enforcement personnel, attorneys, medical professionals and community groups. Lynda Bagley, of Mount Vernon, is a legacy life member of
the National Council of Negro Women, Inc., and is responsible for 21 different NCNW sections of New York. The mission of the organization is to lead, advocate for and empower women, their families and their communities. Karla Diaz, of Yonkers, is the administrative supervisor at the Westchester Institute for Human Development, and is responsible for the management and supervision of the Child Welfare Program. Diaz coordinates initial intakes, referrals and case conferences, working closely with the county Department of Social Services. Rev. Margaret Coleman, of Yonkers, is employed with Yonkers public schools as a special education teacher, and is a member of the local Yonkers Women’s Advisory Board. Coleman has a master of divinity degree from Duke Divinity School. Tarshiena Diaz, of Yonkers, has worked with children and families, and is an active member of her community. Jewel Williams, of Bronxville,
is the programs and faculty affairs coordinator at New York Presbyterian Hospital in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery. Williams is responsible for managing Orthopedic Surgery’s 10 post-graduate training programs including planning, scheduling, recruitment and reporting for residency training program and fellowships. Judy Trolio, of Port Chester, is the executive director of The LOFT: LGBT Community Services Center, Inc. The LOFT offers a wide variety of vital programs and services focused on advocacy, education and celebration of LGBT people and the community as a whole. Anita Sharma, of Irvington, is a senior consultant at Women Deliver, a leading global advocate for the health, rights and wellbeing of girls and women. The organization brings together diverse voices to drive progress for gender equality, with a focus on maternal, sexual and reproductive health rights. (Submitted)
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County corrections officer attacked by inmates
A Westchester County correction officer was hospitalized last week after being attacked by two inmates at the county jail facility. According to a county spokesperson, Correction Officer Brian Artis suffered a broken nose and head trauma after a “seemingly unprovoked attack” by the two male inmates. The correction officer said that he was attacked by inmates Carlos Yarborough and Ishmael Ben-Reuben around 9:45 p.m. on April 27. Yarborough is currently being held at the jail facility
for assault and robbery charges, while Ben-Reuben is being held for charges of assault and attempted robbery. In a statement, Corrections Commissioner Joe Spano said the department “will be investigating what led to this incident and will work with the District Attorney and County Police to ensure that these two assailants are prosecuted to the fullest extent.” He added, “Violence towards our staff members is unacceptable at every level and will be dealt with swiftly.”
As of press time, Artis has been released from Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla and is currently recovering from his injuries. County Executive George Latimer, a Democrat, recognized the incident on Twitter on April 28. “Our thoughts are with him and his family for full recuperation,” he said. “He and his brother and sister officers are always in our prayers. We appreciate their service.” Artis began working as a correction officer for Westchester County in 2009. -Reporting by Franco Fino
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Airwave heatwave LIVE MIKE Mike Smith
F. Scott Fitzgerald famously opined that there are no second acts in American lives. Luckily for once-and-future WFAN sports radio host Mike Francesa, a brief hiatus from the spotlight earlier this year probably wouldn’t even have been long enough to qualify as a Broadway intermission. On May 1, Francesa returned to the WFAN airwaves for his first show following a Dec. 15 “retirement” that promised to be the end of an era in New York sports talk radio. That Francesa—who has been a staple of the local sports scene since 1987—is back is no great surprise; the only question is “what was the point of retirement in the first place?” Surely, when Francesa announced his impending retirement more than a year ago— leading to a months-long farewell tour that allowed him to bask in the continuing adoration of “Mongo Nation,” we all ex-
pected to hear him back in our lives rather quickly. Mike, despite his general disposition and outlook on life, is not an old man and someone is always willing to pay for a know-it-all sports pundit with decent name recognition. But we figured he was done with WFAN. He’d be headed to SIRIUS XM, ESPN or somewhere else finding room for the big payday and the big personality, we thought. I mean, imagine Derek Jeter, after being feted as an outgoing legend at ballparks around the country in 2014, showing up to the Yankees spring training facilities in Tampa in March of 2015, taking reps at shortstop and wondering loudly why anyone was surprised he decided to return for another season. That was essentially the gist of Francesa’s first show, as he maintained that returning to WFAN was always among the options laid out before him and he was right where he wanted to be. Of course, he made no mention of the multi-million dollar paycut he was taking, nor the
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disruption this has caused the trio that replaced his afternoon drive show. But then again, that’s just Mike. For all his faults—and they are legion—Francesa’s arrogance was always a driving force behind his show. And over the years, rather than hold it as a black mark against him, I— and many others—began to find his grandiose proclamations almost endearing. Mike was a jerk, but he was our jerk. I feel about Francesa the same way I feel about Yankees radio announcer John Sterling. Do I think they are good at their respective jobs? No. But every Mike rant that goes viral or John Sterling home run call that sees the play-by-play man crooning an old Italian love song seems to be a genuine part of New York culture, so I have a soft spot for the men responsible for creating them. So the Sports Pope is back, and now New York sports radio can feel whole again. The debates about which radio station has the better shows, the public sniping between rivals Michael Kay and
On May 1, longtime sports talk radio host Mike Francesa returned to WFAN after a five-month retirement. Sports Editor Mike Smith wonders why he said goodbye in the first place. Photo courtesy Wikipedia.org
Francesa, and in a year where there is so much promise and intrigue in the local sports scene? We couldn’t have asked for a bet-
ter start to summer. I just don’t know why Francesa said goodbye in the first place. He could’ve just said “Back
afta dis.”
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THE ROUNDUP
Angelina Porcello makes a move against Harrison. Porcello had five goals.
Girls Lacrosse
Harrison 18 Eastchester 14 At Harrison HS
4/26/18
Huge days from Jess Saviano and Kathleen Lino helped the Huskies edge Eastchester, as Harrison outlasted the visiting Eagles. Saviano had seven goals and Lino had 25 saves in a back-andforth game that showcased just how talented these two teams are.
Harrison’s offense also got big contributions from Ashley Stagg and Brie Losito, who each scored four goals, as well as Saviano’s sister Sydney, who had three. The Eagles were paced by Angelina Porcello, who had five goals, and Amy Calandro, who had three.
Bronxville 8 Suffern 7 At Bronxville HS
4/30/18
The Broncos staved off an upset bid on Monday, as the unher-
alded Mounties put a scare into a team that has established itself as one of the area’s top squads. Suffern’s defense kept the Broncos’ scorers at bay, especially in the second half, when the Mounties outscored their hosts 4-3, falling just short of sending the game into overtime. Allie Berkery led the Broncos with three goals, and Ava Austi scored once and notched a gamehigh three assists. Julia Tallent battles against two Huskies defenders on April 26. Photos/Mike Smith The Broncos improved to 8-2 with the win, but will have their press time, when they host a talhands full on Wednesday, after ented 5-5 Rye team.
Boys Lacrosse
Eastchester 11 Peekskill 0 At Eastchester HS
4/28/18
After dropping a tough game to Nanuet last week, the Eagles roared back with a one-sided takedown of Peekskill. Joe Levy led the Eagles with three goals and Joe Michalski, Luca Policicchio and Nick LoParino added two apiece. Policicchio also added three assists in the winning effort. The Eagles will take on a tough Rye team on May 2, after press time.
Bridgewater-Raritan 9 Bronxville 6 At Bronxville HS
Amy Calandro rushes past a Harrison defender on April 26. Calandro had three goals in an 18-14 loss.
4/28/18
Taking on the No. 18-ranked team in New Jersey on Saturday, the Broncos battled valiantly but couldn’t come away with a win. Dan MacKinney proved to be the difference-maker for Bridgewater, tallying three goals and three assists in a 9-6 win for the Panthers. The loss drops the Broncos
Molly Colasacco carries the ball towards the net against Harrison.
to 7-5, but they will look to get back to their winning ways on May 3, after press time, when they take on Pleasantville. The
Panthers are currently 10-1 and ranked among the top squads in Section I. -Reporting by Mike Smith
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