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June 29, 2018 | Vol. 6, Number 26 | www.eastchesterreview.com
County red-light cameras held up in Albany By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer
FORE A GOOD CAUSE
Hospice of Westchester hosted its annual golf tournament at Westchester Hills Golf Club on June 19. More than 100 local business leaders and community members participated in the event to support the nonprofit. For more, see page 13. Photo courtesy Veronica Roman
Latimer signs law banning executive’s name, picture By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer Westchester County Executive George Latimer signed legislation last week that prohibits county executives from putting their name and image on signs across the county. After the county Legislature approved the law in a 16-1 vote on June 19, Latimer signed the bill the following day at a press conference outside the entrance of the county-owned Cranberry Lake Preserve, a 190-acre park in West Harrison. Legislator Mike Kaplowitz, a Somers Democrat, was the only lawmaker to vote against it. “This has been something that I believe very strongly about,” said Latimer, a Democrat, adding county facilities are owned by Westchester residents. “They are not owned by the politician of
On June 21, Westchester County Executive George Latimer signed a bill at a press conference at the Cranberry Lake Preserve in West Harrison that bans current and future county executives from advertising their name and image on county signs and buildings. The bill put forward by lawmakers follows in the footsteps of Latimer’s executive order of the same nature, his first upon taking office in January. Photo courtesy George Latimer’s office
the moment that may have the responsibility of being chief executive officer.” The measure became an issue
during last year’s county executive race when Latimer criticized incumbent Rob Astorino for free advertising by peppering his name and likeness on several county parks and properties, although that was also the case for previous county executives. So when Latimer won the election and took office in January, he signed an executive order ending the practice. And now that he has approved the county Legislature’s bill, which is exactly the same as his executive order, current and future county executive cannot lift the ban unless approved by a vote of the county Board of Legislators. According to the law, the ban effects signs, like the ones posted outside county-owned parks, and buildings; however, it doesn’t apply to written correspondence and messages on the county’s website. The law also applies to
golf courses and other properties across the county. The county government owns and operates 50 parks across Westchester. Typically, park officials post informational signs outside the property, which hung the county executive’s name in the past. Also, the county municipal building on Martine Avenue is named after former County Executive Edwin G. Michaelian. Latimer has signed a number of executive orders that he then sent to the county Legislature for approval. As of press time, county lawmakers have approved several of Latimer’s executive orders, including a ban on gun shows on county-owned property, as well as an order to establish a policy on how law enforcement addresses immigrants. CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com
Westchester won’t be getting red-light cameras; at least not until next year when state lawmakers can propose a new law granting the county permission to install the cameras. Last week, a bill that would have authorized the county government the ability to install such cameras, sponsored by state Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins, a Yonkers Democrat, and state Assemblyman Gary Pretlow, a Mount Vernon Democrat, failed to make it through the Legislature before the end of its legislative session. As of press time, the bill is currently awaiting approval in committee. In a unanimous vote on June 11, the county Board of Legislators approved what’s known as a home rule in a last-minute effort to authorize state lawmakers to pitch the bill before the end of the their legislative session. Westchester lawmakers called for a special meeting on June 8, which many thought gave state representatives enough time to propose a bill before the end of legislative session, which ended on June 20. Under state law, before state lawmakers can propose formal legislation to grant local governments permission to install red-light cameras, the local government must first adopt a home rule resolution, which signifies official support from the municipality. In a unanimous vote on June 11, the county Board of Legislators approved what’s known as a home rule in a last-minute effort to authorize state lawmakers to pitch the bill before the end of the their legislative session. Legislators were aiming to install roughly 100 red-light cameras at intersections throughout the county. Additionally, the state bill would have granted the coun-
A bill that would have authorized Westchester government to install red-light cameras on county roadways did not move through the state Legislature. County lawmakers will now have to wait until next year to propose the idea again.
ty permission to establish a new traffic and parking enforcement agency. According to the bill, red-light cameras are useful for preventing drag racing and help decrease accidents. Typically, the cameras take pictures of drivers running through red lights or those stuck in the middle of an intersection. Afterwards, tickets are mailed out to violators. While red-light cameras are widely controversial, critics believe that municipalities use them primarily as a way to generate additional revenue. As a result of the state bill failing in Albany, the county may now need to consider other options in the meantime to resolve its looming 2018 budget shortfall. Earlier this year, the county projected a $28.7 million deficit in its $1.8 billion budget. Besides collecting property taxes, the county has no other option for generating revenue at the moment. As of press time, the cities of Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, White Plains and Yonkers already have red-light cameras installed in their respective municipalities. Jason Chervokas, the communications director for the county Democratic caucus, could not be reached for comment. CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com
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Gun association opposes Mamaroneck firearm ban By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer Representatives from the Westchester County Firearm Owners Association, WCFOA, are saying a firearm ban on town property could leave the locations defenseless to criminals and terrorists. According to Mario Muollo, the vice president of the firearms association, the proposed legislation, which would prohibit people from possessing firearms in town-owned and town-leased buildings or face a fine of up to $1,000, will not deter criminal behavior. Instead, he said criminals and terrorists would be encouraged to commit an offense on town property, as passing the law would advertise the buildings are gun-free zones. “This is an abuse of what the
“To grant unjust preferential treatment to certain citizens is a direct violation of the 14th Amendment’s equal protection clause. If that portion is not removed, it’ll be challenged.” – Mario Muollo, county Firearm Owners Association
legal system was designed to do,” Muollo told the Review. “The board is obviously making a political statement and dressing it up as a law, and is not proposing sound realistic measures.” Proposed on June 6, the legislation, which currently sits in front of an all-Democrat town board, would ban firearm possession in a number of town properties, including the Mamaroneck Town Center, the Hommocks Park Ice Rink, the Sheldrake Environmental Center and the town firehouse on Weaver Street, among other notable locations. A public hearing on the proposal is scheduled for July 11. The town originally proposed the ban in late 2016, following the controversial opening of a gun store near an elementary school
in nearby Harrison. However, after fervent disapproval from the public and questions over the proposal’s constitutionality, Mamaroneck lawmakers tabled the resolution. That proposal looked to ban firearm possession on all town property, including public parks and other areas owned by the municipality, except for those that were authorized by the law. Under the newly proposed legislation, only police and peace officers, employees of banking institutions whose job requires transporting money and “individuals in the service of the United States” would be exempt from the gun ban. Custodian engineers would also be exempted from the ban; there are currently two of them employed by the town. The penalty for violating the potential ban would be a court-imposed fine of no less than $500 and not more than $1000, according to the legislation. With the proposal limiting firearm possession to just a small number of individuals, Muollo said one of the many issues with the legislation is that police officers become regular pistol permit-owning citizens once they retire. Ultimately, under the law, if a police officer retires, he or she would lose their ability to carry a firearm in town buildings. For that reason amongst many others, Muollo said the proposed article would violate the U.S. Constitution if passed. “To grant unjust preferential treatment to certain citizens is a direct violation of the 14th Amendment’s equal protection clause,” he said. “If that portion is not removed, it’ll be challenged.” Consideration of the gun ban comes around the same time as a number of recent shootings across the U.S., including, most recently, one at Texas’s Santa Fe High School on May 18 in which eight people were killed and several others were hurt. Prior to that, the shooting at Florida’s Marjory Stoneman
At a glance Members of the Westchester County Firearm Owners Association are opposing the town of Mamaroneck’s proposed gun ban The legislation seeks to outlaw firearm possession in all town-owned and town-leased buildings Few would be exempted from the law, including active police officers, custodian engineers, those in service to the U.S., and people working for banking institutions
Douglas High School in February that saw 17 people killed, led several municipalities across the country to begin proposing legislation restricting firearm possession as a way to combat gun violence. According to a draft of the town’s legislation, the council is “aware of the country’s current plague of shootings of, and other types of attacks on, innocent persons in schools, in the workplace” and other public areas. Yet, Scott Sommavilla, the president of the county Firearm Owners Association, questioned whether a firearm ban in town buildings would have any impact on gun violence in schools. “It’s not going to stop kids from getting killed in schools,” he told the Review. Town Supervisor Nancy Seligson, a Democrat, could not be reached for comment, as of press time. CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com
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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 Coloring Group 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.
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Community news 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
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.
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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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B&N Eastchester announces Graphic Novel section Barnes & Noble Eastchester today announced its first dedicated section for graphic novels for ages 7-12, bringing into one place more than 250 titles of the graphic novels parents and kids love, including popular series such as “Amulet,” “Wings of Fire”
and “Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales.” The new sections are at Barnes & Noble Eastchester in time for summer reading. “Readership of graphic novels continues to grow and expand, with kids flocking to this popular genre,” said Stephanie Fryling,
vice president of Merchandising, Children’s Books at Barnes & Noble. “Graphic Novels are a way for kids to appreciate both reading and art, and the breadth of talent for both authors and illustrators in this category is amazing.” With the new section, parents and kids can find all their favorite graphic novels in one place, including books such as “Smile,” “Be Prepared” and “Supernova” (Amulet No. 8), coming in September. The section will include graphic novels in Fiction, Fantasy & Adventure, History and Science. To find this new graphic novel section, customers can visit Barnes & Noble Eastchester and ask an expert bookseller. Members receive 10 percent off these bestselling graphic novels. General information on Barnes & Noble, Inc. can be obtained by visiting the company’s corporate website at barnesandnobleinc.com. For more information on Barnes & Noble, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Snapchat (bnsnaps), and like us on Facebook. For more information on NOOK, follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook. (Submitted)
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County, ArtsWestchester award $850K in arts grants
County Executive George Latimer and Board of Legislators Chairman Ben Boykin yesterday joined ArtsWestchester’s board of trustees in presenting ArtsWestchester grants to 75 cultural organizations, artists and projects. The grants, which totaled $850,000, are reviewed and vetted by ArtsWestchester and funded by Westchester County government. “These grants underscore the importance of arts and culture to the vibrant lifestyle of Westchester County and the economic impact of this sector on our overall economy,” Latimer said. “The arts contribute close to $200 million annually to our economy, and thousands of jobs. The arts are an important thread in the fabric of our county, and one of the draws to Westchester for residents and visitors alike.” Boykin said, “ArtsWestchester’s grant program reflects the county’s diversity and recognizes that it embraces a variety of arts organizations—from community-based organizations in our urban centers, to arts centers that support downtown revitalization to major institutions that bring world-class artists to the county. This program weaves the arts into the fabric of life here.” ArtsWestchester’s partnership the county extends back nearly 45 years, when it designated ArtsWestchester as its cultural arm, charging the organization with redistributing county funds. ArtsWestchester is also the regrant agency for the New York State Council on the Arts, distributing funds in both Westchester and Rockland counties. “ArtsWestchester is pleased to have such a dynamic relationship with Westchester County that has passed the test of time,” said Michael Minihan, president of ArtsWestchester. “It’s heartening to know that our legislators on both sides of the aisle recognize that communities thrive where the arts are present.” Among the organizations recognized at a breakfast reception on June 28 were several that draw tourists to Westchester, including Caramoor Center for Music and Art, Historic Hudson Valley, Jacob Burns Film Center, Tarrytown Music Hall and Katonah Museum.
“Cultural tourism in Westchester is a dynamic part of our industry,” said Janet Langsam, ArtsWestchester’s CEO. “Event-related spending by attendees totaled $65.7 million in Westchester County in 2015, excluding the cost of event admission. Visitors from outside the county who come to Westchester for cultural events spend an average of $25.40 per visit.” For many of the awardees, such as Clay Art Center in Port Chester, Lagond Music School in Elmsford, the Music Conservatory of Westchester in White Plains and Youth Theater Interac-
tions in Yonkers, ArtsWestchester’s grants are critical to providing need-based scholarships that make instruction accessible to students whose families cannot otherwise afford the cost. Several artists were also among the awardees: Eve Soto’s grant enables her to provide voice lessons to Mount Vernon kids; Haifa Bint Kadi is expanding a public art project in Yonkers; and Pamela Tucker is conducting a textile workshop for the Mount Vernon community. For more information about ArtsWestchester, visit artswestchester.org. (Submitted)
From left, Westchester County Executive George Latimer, ArtsWestchester CEO Janet Langsam, Westchester County Board of Legislators Chairman Ben Boykin and ArtsWestchester President Michael Minihan. Photo courtesy Hope Salley
Blue Door Art Center, Exhibition Program, $9,500 Downtown Music at Grace, Inc., Downtown Music Concert Series, $10,000 Fine Arts Orchestral Society of Yonkers, Series of Three Free
GRANT AWARDS BY CATEGORY:
Unique Yonkers Philharmonic Concerts, $5,000 Friends of Music Concerts, Friends of Music Annual Concert Series, $6,000
2018-19 BASIC PROGRAM SUPPORT GRANTEES
India Center of Westchester, Inc., Riyaaz Qawwali, $3,000
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, $40,000
Lyndhurst, Scarecrow Invasion, $5,000
Clay Art Center, $16,500
Lyndhurst, Ethics of Dust:
Clocktower Players, $1,000
Lyndhurst, $11,000
Copland House, $12,500
Mamaroneck Artists Guild, 2018-2019
Hammond Museum, $15,000
Exhibition Season, $5,500
Historic Hudson Valley, $40,000
Mamaroneck Artists Guild, Art Programs,
Hoff-Barthelson Music School, $27,000
Panels & Workshops 2018-19, $1,000
Hudson Stage Company, $12,000
Neuberger Museum of Art, Distribution, $8,500
Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art, $20,000
Neuberger Museum of Art, Warhol x 5:
Hudson Valley Writers’ Center, $24,000
Subject and Seriality, $8,500
Jacob Burns Film Center, $40,000
New Rochelle Council on the Arts,
Jazz Forum Arts, $18,000
ArtsFest 2018, $11,000
Katonah Museum of Art, $38,500
New Rochelle Opera, Inc., Production of Verdi’s
Lagond Music School, $7,500
“La Traviata”, $6,000
Music Conservatory of Westchester, $39,000
Purchase College Foundation,
Pelham Art Center, $17,000
2018-19 Arts-in-Education, $15,000
Rivertowns Art Council, $11,500
Purchase College Foundation,
Songcatchers, $3,000
FY19 Dance Series, $13,500
Steffi Nossen Dance Foundation, $20,000
Taconic Opera, Inc., New York Opera
Tarrytown Music Hall, $36,000
Conservatory Summer Program, $2,500
The Emelin Theatre for the Performing Arts, $40,000
Taconic Opera, Inc., Cavalleria/Gianni Schicchi
The Picture House Regional Film Center, $8,000
and Verdi Requiem, $10,000
The Play Group Theater, $10,500
The Schoolhouse Theater & Art Center,
The Rye Arts Center, $16,500
Love Linda (What is This Thing Called Love), $4,250
Westchester Philharmonic, $39,000
The Schoolhouse Theater & Art Center,
White Plains Performing Arts Center, $18,000
The Color of Light by Jesse Kornbluth, $4,250
Youth Theatre Interactions, $30,000 2018-19 PROJECT SUPPORT GRANTEES
The Symphony of Westchester, Concert Series at Iona College, $10,000
Arc Stages, Visions and Voices Playwriting Festival, $4,000
Untermyer Performing Arts Council, WorldFest18, $11,000
Axial Theatre, Inc., Axial’s 20th Season: A Celebration, $8,000
Westchester Children’s Museum, Rhyme & Read - Musical
Ballet des Amériques School & Company, “Westchester
Learning Experience, $5,000
Wednesdays Dance” - Dance Performance
Westchester Italian Cultural Center,
Series at Tarrytown Music Hall, $3,500
Cinema Sotto le Stelle, $3,000
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At the heart of what makes Bronxville special County touts success of ‘Safe Harbour’ program BRONXVILLE TODAY Mayor Mary Marvin
Many a day, I rush home to catch my favorite TV show, “Jeopardy,” and manage to get there often with minutes to spare. As a result, I frequently catch the very last segment of ABC Nightly News called “Made in America.” It features a company/individuals helping out their fellow mankind often in ways that are profoundly inspiring. Just in the past month, initiatives that have crossed my desk have truly qualified as Bronxville’s version of Made in America. For example, Ms. Vise’s pre-K class at the Reformed Church Nursery School heard about our Giving Garden and the plight of hunger in Westchester of children just their age. They decided to have a bake sale and donate all the proceeds (more than $500) to buy plants and supplies so other youngsters would receive fresh vegetables. Mr. Justin Chao’s third grade at the Bronxville School became very concerned about fair trade, particularly as it affects the production of cocoa/chocolate with the attenuating use of child labor. Designed to create sustainable incomes for farmers and their families, the practice of fair trade commits farmers, buyers and manufacturers to not grow or purchase cocoa that was harvested via child and slave labor. The third graders did extensive research—as example in the Ivory Coast, 109,000 children engaged in child labor for the production of cocoa. They forwarded me a petition, their impressive research
and asked me to share with our local merchants who may not be aware of what kind of chocolate they are purchasing to sell. The effort, clarity, concern for their fellow youngsters who literally live continents away, and their advocacy was beyond impressive. Students in both the Bronxville middle and high schools gave a concluding presentation about a science initiative based on studying the water quality of the nearby Bronx River. Varying in complexity based on age, the students presented very persuasive data sadly proving how unhealthy our river is for fish, plants and any recreational use. I know their hope is that projects like theirs will shine the light on the need for an environmental clean-up. I took copies of some of their reports so I could be a partner in advocacy. Again, a very professional and analytical evaluation voicing their concern about the sustainability of the environs in which they live. On the same theme of environmental stewardship, Bronxville High School students Barrett Dollar and Sophia Sulimirski presented their research on the longterm environmental effects of the continued use of plastic bags in our stores. They circulated a petition gathering more than 3 percent of the adult villagers to support their cause, just on a first try. Their research was very extensive and persuasive. For example, the U.S. alone generates approximately 380 billion plastic bags each year. Extrapolating down to our village level, Bronxville residents use two-and-a-half million bags per year, with only 1 percent of bags recycled nationally each year. In Washington D.C., a five
cent plastic bag tax has contributed $10 million to cleaning up the Anacostia River and in California, which enacted a total ban, beach pollution was halved. The village Board of Trustees will be working with these young women going forward to determine what is best suited for our village. The Boulder Ledge Garden Club, too, wanted to make a difference that would benefit all villagers. Noticing the empty tree pits in the business districts due to storms or tree disease, they donated $5,000 of their own funds and canvassed villagers receiving an additional $5,000-plus. So when you see beautiful new trees replacing unsightly stumps in our downtown, it will be thanks to the foresight and concern of Boulder Ledge. Our Bronxville Giving Garden will also be looking for local donations to increase our yearly output of fresh vegetables from an impressive 250 pounds of vegetables in just our first season of growing. The produce goes to serve all our neighbors hungry and in need. One resident saw the effort being made at the garden first hand and immediately dropped off an unsolicited check. On a monthly basis, our Bronxville senior citizen members bring cereal, soup, socks and even pajamas when they learn of a need in one of our neighboring communities. Every age group in our village is generous and philanthropic. Our village, though small in size, is big in heart and it is beyond gratifying and reassuring that the spirit of giving and environmental awareness is learned so early and then sustained through a lifetime.
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County Executive George Latimer announced that the county Department of Social Services is tackling the issue of sex trafficking head-on, by implementing the “Safe Harbour” Program. The program identifies youth who have been trafficked, sexually exploited or are at risk of victimization, and ensures that they are removed from dangerous situations. Westchester was one of five original counties to have been selected by New York State to implement the program in 2013, to develop expertise and provide guidance on preventing sex trafficking to neighboring counties. “I am proud that Westchester County is taking the lead to combat sex trafficking in our communities,” Latimer said. “We must continue to support and work
closely with our local departments and community partners, to help raise awareness on this important issue, and ensure that fewer youth are falling victim to sex trafficking.” Department of Social Services, DSS, works in partnership with a number of different county departments on sex trafficking cases to ensure that all needs are met, including Public Safety, Probation, Community Mental Health, the Office for Women and a number of community service providers. To date more than 130 runaway and sexually trafficked youth have been recovered in Westchester. The county also received a $25,000 grant from the state to safeguard and protect youth that are aging out of foster care. Two private investigators have been tasked with seeking out missing
youth from the county’s foster care system, and trauma response services have been provided. Kevin McGuire, commissioner of DSS, said, “As one of the five original New York counties to begin Safe Harbor work in 2013, the department has become a model throughout the state, providing intensive trauma focused services to nearly 500 Westchester youth who have been trafficked or are at risk for trafficking, and have partnered with two private investigators to recover missing youth who are at greatest risk for trafficking. Through this program, we work closely with law enforcement, do not give up on these youth, and provide youth and their families with the specialized services they need to escape the perpetrators.” (Submitted)
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County prepares firework show at Kensico Dam How the U.S. mobilized public opinion of the war
HISTORICALLY SPEAKING Richard Forliano
Westchester County will hold its annual fireworks show on July 3 to celebrate the Fourth of July. The event is scheduled to take place at Kensico Dam Plaza and include music beginning at 5 p.m.
County Executive George Latimer today invited residents of Westchester and beyond to the Music Fest and Fireworks celebrating America’s independence, Tuesday, July 3, at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla. “We are proud to present this traditional event at Westchester’s own ‘Central Park’ featuring an array of music and stunning fireworks,” Latimer said. “Celebrate
our nation’s birthday a day early with thousands of your neighbors.” Entertainment begins at 5 p.m. with a guest DJ followed by singer Bianca Muñiz at 6 p.m. and the Benson-Scott Big Band at 8 p.m. Spectacular fireworks, with the historic Kensico Dam as the backdrop, will follow at approximately 9:15 p.m. Admission and parking are free. Carpooling is suggested.
Concert-goers should bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating as well as a picnic supper. The Music Fest is presented by Westchester County Parks and sponsored by the Westchester Parks Foundation with support from radio station 100.7 WHUD. The Kensico Dam Plaza is located at the north end of the Bronx River Parkway in Valhalla. (Submitted)
Drummond appointed county planning head Westchester County Executive George Latimer announced the appointment of Norma Drummond as commissioner of the county Department of Planning. Drummond has been a staple of Westchester government for more than 30 years, previously serving as both the acting commissioner and deputy commissioner of the Planning Department. The county Department of Planning formulates and recommends major planning and development ideas by way of statements, site plans, maps and other materials, to serve as a guide for creating developments within the county that are necessary, cost-effective and attractive. “The appointment of Norma
Drummond to commissioner of the Department of Planning is well deserved,” Latimer said. “Norma brings a wealth of experience administering community development and affordable housing programs for Westchester County, she provides direct assistance to our local municipalities, developers and non-profit agencies, and helps to address the needs of low and moderate income housing in our neighborhoods. I know her knowledge and leadership will serve us well.” Drummond said, “Working for Westchester County has been an incredible experience and I can think of no better opportunity than planning for its future.” Drummond first joined the
county in 1986 as a staff assistant to the Westchester County Office of Economic Development. She then moved to the Department of Planning where she held several positions including program director for Section 8 Housing, and director of program development for Housing and Planning. Drummond also served as the past president of the board of directors of the National Association for County Community and Economic Development in Washington D.C. She has spent more than 20 years serving on local planning and zoning boards, and has received numerous awards and recognitions for her distinguished public service to our region. (Submitted)
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In the spring of 1917, entry of the U.S. into World War I posed a daunting challenge. A large segment of American society including our country’s largest ethnic group, German Americans, were against our involvement in the bloodiest war the world had ever seen. America had not been attacked and faced no immediate threat. Few volunteers came forward. President Woodrow Wilson moved swiftly to mobilize the American public to support the war effort—to enlist in the military, to give money and to make the necessary sacrifices. A week after war had been declared, a federal Committee on Public Information was formed to influence the public. Over the next 19 months, every medium available was used to create enthusiasm for the war effort. The Committee on Public Information framed the war as an epic struggle to free the world from tyranny, to fight a war to end all wars. Propaganda posters appealed to people’s emotions. To use the words of Secretary of the Treasury William McAdoo, Woodrow Wilson’s son-in-law, to achieve victory in “any great war it must necessarily be a popular movement. It is a kind of crusade.” Getting individuals to either volunteer or register for the draft was the initial goal of the massive campaign to gain support for the war. By war’s end, more than 4.5 million American men, and 11,000 American women, served in the armed forces. Two million American men fought in the French trenches. Music was also used to mobilize public support for the war. Popular songwriter George M. Cohan was commissioned to write patriotic songs intended to stoke the fires of American nationalism. The song, “Over There,” written on a train form New Rochelle to New York City, became an overnight standard. In order to communicate directly with the public, the federal government turned to individual volunteers to spread the message. Radios for public use and television did not exist. Bands of volunteers called “Four Minute Men,” gave four-minute speeches supporting the war wherever they could get before an audience—movie theaters, church-
es, synagogues, labor unions, lodges and grange halls. By the end of the war, it was estimated that 75,000 amateur orators had delivered more than 7.5 million speeches to audiences numbering 314 million. The Westchester County Chairman for the Four Minute Men was George Hilty of Bronxville. George’s daughter, Evelyn, wrote a song substituting her own lyrics to those in George M. Cohan’s “Over There.” “Fall in line, fall in line, Do your bit, every time, every time, All our mills are humming, our boats are coming, We are preparing everywhere…” The song with a chorus and five separate verses was performed first in front of Tuckahoe Village Hall by a chorus of 16 minutemen. Their message was “We won’t be back until it’s over, over there.” Across the country, the Committee on Public Information called for rallies and parades. On May 1, 1918, a crowd equal to the entire population of Tuckahoe turned out to support a parade to gain support for raising funds to support the war. The parade started at Crestwood Station through Westchester Park to White Plains Road, Waverly High School (now Waverly K-1 center), Waverly Square, down Main Street to Depot Square. The parade included Red Cross, Waverly and Wilm-
ont schools children, local politicians, board members, children of the Immaculate Conception Parochial School, followed by 750 members of Hodgman Rubber, the Tuckahoe Boy Scout Boy Scout Troop, and the Tuckahoe, Union Corners, Bronxville, Waverly, and Northend firehouses. Financing the war effort was a critically urgent issue. Before the war, President Wilson, an avowed neutral, had made no effort to amass a war chest. The next article will be devoted to how the war was financed. Many thanks to the lower Westchester Historians Roundtable for their pioneering research that made this article possible: Eloise Morgan, former Bronxville Village Historian, Ray Gelebracht, Bronxville Village Historian, Phil White, Tuckahoe Village Historian, Gigi Carnes, President: Crestwood Historical Society, Lissa Halen, curator for Eastchester Historical Society, David Osborn, site manager, Saint Paul’s National Historic Site, Donna Jackson, Acting Mount Vernon City Historian, and especially Barbara Davis, New Rochelle City Historian. Please contact us at historian@eastchesterhistori calsociety.org about any comments or questions you might have about this column. Also, any questions about sources of information will be addressed.
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Reconstruction underway at Enzo’s after crash Seven weeks after a customer backed into the storefront of Enzo’s Restaurant in downtown Mamaroneck, the owners have filed plans with the village to repair the boarded-up dining outlet. According to plans filed with
the village Board of Architectural Review, renovations at the restaurant, which is located at 451 Mamaroneck Ave., are underway while it remains closed for an undisclosed period. The documents show that re-
pairs are being done to the restaurant’s storefront that was damaged when a 79-year-old Yonkers resident backed her car into the dining outlet in May. Outside the restaurant’s storefront, a banner reads, “Enzo’s
Restaurant would like to thank our loyal customers and friends for your continued support; we will be reopening soon.” On May 6, nine people were injured when Roseanne Cassano drove through Enzo’s while she was allegedly intoxicated. Four people were seriously injured, but all survived, according to au-
thorities. Three victims had been taken to the Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, while one was treated at Jacobi Medical Center. Two others were taken to New Rochelle Hospital, and another two were treated at White Plains Hospital. According to police, Cassa-
Roseanne Cassano
Enzo’s Restaurant on Mamaroneck Avenue is currently undergoing repairs to its storefront after a 79-year-old woman crashed into the restaurant in May. Photo courtesy Enzo’s
no had two drinks, including a whiskey sour, before barreling through the restaurant around 7:45 p.m. that day. Police said in courts records she smelled like alcohol and was visually impaired at the time of the incident, with glassy eyes and poor coordination. She also failed field sobriety tests and refused a breathalyzer test. Cassano was charged with a misdemeanor of driving while intoxicated, which she pleaded not guilty to on May 10. As of press time, she is out on $200 bail and is due back in court on July 12. Jeffrey Chartier, Cassano’s attorney, and a representative from Enzo’s could not be reached for comment, as of press time. -Reporting by Franco Fino
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Hospice of Westchester
hosts annual golf invitational
The Atlantic, Tomorrow’s Office foursome gets ready to play the course in White Plains on Tuesday, June 19.
Hospice of Westchester hosted its 16th annual Golf Invitational at Westchester Hills Golf Club in White Plains on Tuesday, June 19. More than 100 local
business leaders and community members participated in the event to support the nonprofit healthcare agency. This year was the organization’s largest golf
invitational yet, with nearly 20 foursomes playing in the benefit. Proceeds will support Hospice of Westchester’s, HOW’s, commitment to providing compassionate
The Michele Fraser Geller foursome at Hospice of Westchester’s annual golf outing at Westchester Hills Golf Club.
Hospice of Westchester CEO and board members with the 2018 Golf Invitational co-chairmen and sponsors at the Westchester Hills Golf Club. Photos courtesy Veronica Roman
end-of-life care. “The Golf Invitational always provides a wonderful opportunity to raise much needed funding for our important programs and services,” said Mary K. Spengler, chief executive officer of HOW. “We are grateful for the continued support of the Westchester business community and the sponsors that helped make this great day possible.” The all-day event featured brunch/lunch, 18 holes of golf, a barbecue on the ninth hole, a cocktail reception, dinner and awards ceremony, as well as a silent auction and raffles. After widespread interest last year, the golf invitational once again featured a women’s novice golf clinic taught by Westchester Hills Golf Club professionals. The 2018 co-chairmen include Michael K. Ciaramella, Larry Dix, William F. Flooks Jr., Max Gaujean, Jack Geoghegan, Bill McLaughlin, Tim Murphy, James P. O’Toole, Stephen Paletta, Kenneth Theobalds, Michael Vitale and John Zanzarella.
Hildegarde D. Becher Foundation Inc. was the grand sponsor of the event. Other sponsors included Atlantic, Tomorrow’s Office; Beecher Flooks Funeral Home Inc.; Brown-Gruttadaro-Gaujean-Prato & Sastow PLLC; Entergy; Polchinski Memorials Inc.; Sterling National Bank; Westmoreland Construction and Zanzarella Marketing. The hole-in-one contest was sponsored by Condor, Mt. Kisco Chevrolet-Cadillac. Hospice of Westchester is a private, not-for-profit healthcare agency that provides skilled, compassionate and comprehensive end-of-life home care to patients diagnosed with any serious or life-limiting illness and gives support to their families and loved ones. Hospice of Westchester is located at 1025 Westchester Ave., Suite 200, in White Plains. For additional information, visit hospiceofwestchester.com or call 682-1484. For the latest news and updates, find HOW on Facebook. (Submitted)
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Catching the game LIVE MIKE Mike Smith
For as many headaches as technology has caused in the world of athletics over the last few years, sometimes you just have to appreciate how the world of sports remains consistently a fingertip away. Sure, I have gripes with the overwrought instant replay scenarios that have slowed contests down to a crawl, or how some players—especially those who came of age in the era of social media—seem to consistently damage their reputations due to posts on Instagram and Twitter. But when there’s a game you just have to see, you have to admit; it’s a pretty good time to be a sports fan. My cousin is getting married this week in Hawaii, and aside from the general agita that comes with preparing for an 11hour flight—not to mention five days in close quarters with my
wonderful, if not sometimes infuriating, family members— there’s also another little hiccup in my trip to paradise. The Red Sox are getting set for a big series in the Bronx against the Yankees. Ten years ago or so, it would’ve been very unlikely that I would have been able to follow the action in an important mid-season set between the two rivals battling for first place in the American League East. Between the change in time zones and the extremely low chance of hotels in Honolulu carrying either NESN or YES, a fan interested in tuning in would simply be out of luck. But now, with myriad ways to get your baseball fix, thanks to the internet, that’s simply not a problem. Don’t get me wrong; I don’t intend to shirk my familia responsibilities this week and hole up in my hotel room and stream the games. I will be in full-blown merriment mode and more than happy to take in the sights that Hawaii has to offer. But it’s nice
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knowing that, if I so choose, I can catch an inning or more at my leisure. It never used to be that easy. When I was in high school, I went to a Sweet 16 party on a Hudson River cruise boat. That party just happened to fall on the same night of Game 1 of the World Series between the Mets and the Yankees. The game was one of the more iconic New York City baseball contests in my lifetime; a 12-inning barnburner that ended on a bases-loaded single by Jose Vizcaino. For the entire party, I was huddled in the ship’s cabin with the crew, watching the proceedings on a handheld black-and-white TV. I wasn’t the best guest that night, but times have changed. So maybe I won’t have to duck away to catch a few innings of the game; but if I’m looking at my phone in the wedding pictures, you’ll have a pretty good idea what I’m up to.
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On Friday, the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox will start an important series in the Bronx. Sports Editor Mike Smith will be tuning in from Hawaii. Photo courtesy Wikipedia.org
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Hudson Valley squad shaping up By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor After guiding the Mamaroneck basketball team to its best season since 1974, Tyrone Carver is hoping for another success story this summer when he helms the Hudson Valley squad for the annual Basketball Coaches Association of New York Summer Hoops Festival. With a roster comprised of some of the brightest stars in both Section I and the CHSAA, Carver hopes that his squad of local standouts will be able to shine against teams from around the state in the annual August tournament, which will be held in Johnson City. The Hudson Valley team ran the last of its three tryout sessions on Tuesday, June 26 at Archbishop Stepinac High School, and Carver remains confident that the final roster—which was to be announced this week, after press time—will represent the best in local basketball. Players under consideration for a roster spot were nominated by their high school coaches and
Tuesday’s third and final tryout session saw that initial list whittled down to just 22 names. Last year, the Hudson Valley team went 3-2 over the course of the tournament to finish tied for third place alongside a team from the Rochester region. It also marked Carver’s first year as coach of the squad. “Talent is definitely one of the things we’re looking at…, but we also want to see players who are able to play with others,” Carver said. “So yes, we want guys who can put the ball in the basket, guys who can defend, but it’s also about being a good teammate.” The ability to adapt quickly to new systems is something that Carver and his coaching staff are looking for in potential players, as BCANY tournament teams are allowed a maximum of four practices before the tourney kicks off on Aug. 3. “We’re going to look to put a bit of a system in place [during the practices] but nothing too complicated,” he said. “We really want to focus on building the camaraderie, even in the tryout process and getting a talented group
who can work together.” The head coach went on to admit that his position as the coach at Mamaroneck High School affords him the chance to see many of the players who have tried out, but that some of the talent he’s seen from the private school sector and the smaller schools has been eye-opening. “I’ve definitely gotten to know a lot of these guys, mostly from the Class AA and A schools during the year, but with the guys in B and C, it’s a little more difficult,” he said. “But watching these guys, seeing them and the Catholic school players, it’s definitely been a rewarding experience so far.” CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com
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When: Aug. 3 Where: Johnson City, NY Hudson Valley practices start: July 29
Tyrone Carver paces the sidelines during a 2018 Class AA semifinal game at the Westchester County Center. This past winter, Carver, who will be coaching the Hudson Valley basketball team, led the Mamaroneck Tigers to their first postseason appearance at the County Center since 1971. Photo/Mike Smith
The 2017 Hudson Valley boys team placed third at the BCANY Summer Hoops Festival. Under first-year head coach Tyrone Carver, the team finished 3-2. Contributed photo
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