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State sees uptick in drug overdoses BY JAMES PERO Staff Writer
Laying the foundation ArtsWestchester will unveil an exhibit focusing on the role bricks played in the history of the Hudson River Valley. For more, see page 6. Photo courtesy bannermancastle.org
Ossining wall collapse prompts countywide inspection County-owned retaining walls are getting added attention from lawmakers after inclement weather brought a concrete wall crashing down in Ossining. On Aug. 15, a large concrete retaining wall crumbled next to apartments built for residents ages 55 and above located on 80 Main St. It is unclear if weather was the direct cause with an engineer’s report still pending. Neither residents nor the building were damaged, however, in the collapse but the incident sparked a response from County Executive, George Latimer, a Democrat. “What we saw in Ossining overnight should be a warning to all governments that advance preparation for possible problems saves time, money and energy in
the long run,” Latimer said. “That is why I am issuing this directive—it is imperative that we ensure the safety of all our residents who could be impacted by this type of emergency.” Latimer said that under his direction county engineers will inspect Westchester’s retaining walls for flaws as a result of the collapse. “Westchester County has several well-built retaining walls on its properties which have stood up to stretches of rain similar to the one our region has experienced— even standing up through the worst of [Hurricane] Sandy,” he said. “Regardless, the county will be checking all retaining walls in an abundance of caution.” Retaining walls, according to
County workers will inspect retaining walls across Westchester after a collapse in Ossining. Photo courtesy Flickr.com
the county Department of Public Works, are designed to stave off steep rains that might cause potential mudslides by holding land masses in place. “We do not anticipate any issues but are prepared for all circumstances,” said Hugh
Greechan, commissioner of Public Works and Transportation. Westchester has experienced a spat of storms over the last two months with thunderstorms contributing to increased precipitation totals. In addition to putting a strain on external infrastructure, the county has also struggled with the state of its sewer systems, some of which are in need of major work. In times of heavy rains, water often infiltrates sewer lines carrying raw waste, causing pipes to overflow. A settlement with Save the Sound, an environmental advocacy group, that alleged breaches of the federal Clean Water Act has set a time table for repairs on sewers across the county. -Reporting by James Pero
New York State is far from immune to a national—and record breaking—uptick in fatal drug overdoses spurred by opioid and heroin usage. According to a recent report by the Centers for Disease Control, CDC, New York’s drug overdose deaths, not including New York City, increased to an estimated 2,659 in 2018 from 2,521 in 2017, marking a 5.5 percent increase. Estimated overdose deaths in New York City rose just .8 percent comparatively. Nationally, according to the same report, drug overdoses killed about 72,000 people, eclipsing the annual totals of gun deaths, car crashes, and HIV. The total of drug overdoses marks a 6.6 percent increase over last year. Driving the increase in overdose deaths nationally is the usage of dangerous opioids and heroin, the former of which are becoming increasingly more harrowing, according to the CDC. In particular, the powerful opioid fentanyl has found its way into many communities where, even in trace amounts, usage can be fatal. According to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency, fentanyl has been shown to be fatal in doses as small as 2 milligrams, making it about 25 to 50 times more potent than heroin. In Westchester County, opioid overdoses over the past year have declined slightly, decreasing to 99 in 2017 from 126 the year prior, according to
data from the New York State Department of Health. Throughout the state, however, opioids—prescription medication that mimics the effects of heroin—continue to represent a major factor in overdose deaths, rising 30 percent between 2009 and 2013, according to the state Department of Health. In 2016, the latest year for which data is available,1,990 people died in New York from opioid use alone. As a result of the significant increase in opioid deaths throughout the state and across the country, state legislatures have voted to sue pharmaceutical companies for negligence, claiming that private drug manufacturers downplayed the potential health risks of the drugs. On Aug. 14, New York joined 27 other states across the country in filing a lawsuit against Purdue Pharma LP, the manufacturers of popular pain-killer OxyContin. “The opioid epidemic was manufactured by unscrupulous distributors who developed a $400 billion industry pumping human misery into our communities,” said Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat in a statement. “This lawsuit sends a clear message all these who mislead the public to increase their profit margins that we will hold you accountable for your actions.” Likewise, Westchester lawmakers voted to file their own suit against pharmaceutical companies who they hold partly responsible for a wave of opioid addiction and deaths. CONTACT: james@hometwn.com
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Westchester continues to be tourism destination
Westchester County’s tourism industry ranks third in the state behind New York City and Long Island, representing 51 percent of all visitor spending in the Hudson Valley region.
From the Long Island Sound to the Hudson River, start your day hiking in the mountains, touring museums, riding the Dragon Coaster or enjoy the evening toasting at top-rated restaurants and cutting edge breweries. Westchester County has something for everyone and the numbers prove it. Westchester’s tourism industry, which ranks third in the state behind New York City and Long Island, represents 51 percent of all visitor spending in the Hudson Valley region. The county’s travel and tourism industry continued to grow in 2017 with visitor spending up 3 percent to a record of $1.9 billion. Last year, visitor spending directly and indirectly supported 24,527 jobs in Westchester, 5 percent of all jobs in the county. And, at the same time travel and tourism generated $227 million in tax revenue for state and local municipalities. “Thanks to the hard work of everyone involved in this ever-growing sector of our economy, Westchester County continues to shine as a premier regional destination for business and leisure travelers in New York State,” County Executive George Latimer said. “With the building of new hotels and upgrades be-
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ing made by existing properties, new restaurants, breweries and attractions, we are excited to see the tourism industry continue to flourish here in our beautiful county.” Natasha Caputo, director of county Tourism and Film, added, “The bottom line is—Westchester is a popular destination. We are a major economic engine and we drive the tourism experience within the Hudson Valley. From music festivals, to top-notch dining and entertaining, to arts and culture, we always have new attractions and that allows for that repeat visitor, and offers an opportunity for memorable experiences.” Spending in the food and beverage sector increased 3 percent to $543.2 million, a testament to the exceptional hospitality and quality of dining throughout the county. Notable newcomers include Southern Table in Pleasantville and Fin & Brew, a New American restaurant overlooking the Hudson River in The Factoria at Charles Point in Peekskill. The recreation sector also posted gains in visitor spending last year, rising 4 percent to $178.3 million. This sector benefited from lively arts and culture venues, visual and performing
arts events and attractions taking place year-round throughout the County. New attractions include Boundless Adventures, an outdoor adventure park set on the campus of SUNY Purchase College and the New York Liberty, New York’s very own WNBA team at the Westchester County Center in White Plains. “These numbers are great news for the hotel industry here in Westchester,” Sean Meade, president of the Westchester Hotel Association and general manager of Cambria Suites. “Our members work hard to put forth their very best and attract new business to the region. Features like Westchester County Airport and our proximity to New York City help us continue this growth year after year.” Spending in the lodging sector totaled $424 million, up 2 percent from 2016, with room demand, as measured by hotel room nights filled, was up 4 percent to 1.6 million. Most recent highlights in the lodging sector include major renovations at the Westchester Marriott in Tarrytown and the Hyatt House in White Plains, and the opening of the Hilton Garden Inn Westchester in Dobbs Ferry. (Submitted)
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What’s going on... Eastchester Public Library
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 For more information on hours and programs, visit eastchesterlibrary.org.
Bronxville Public Library For more information on hours and programs, visit bronxvillelibrary.org.
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.
Tuckahoe Public Library For more information on hours and programs, visit tuckahoe.com/library.
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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Larchmont Arts Festival: Where art comes to life On Saturday, Sept. 29, the Larchmont Arts Festival will take place at Constitution Park in Larchmont, from noon to 5 p.m. The Larchmont Arts Festival is an annual event that has been
bringing together artists and art lovers from around the tri-state area for 16 years. The festival offers an opportunity to learn about fine art and crafts by connecting the community with emerging
and established artists and artisans. Participating artists include painters, sculptors, photographers, ceramicists and jewelry designers. This is a unique opportunity to buy original art, of vary-
ing price range, from the artist. This year’s featured artist is Lara Ivanović, a painter and Larchmont resident. Raised in England, Ivanovic studied art at St. Martin’s School of Art in London and at the Rhode Island School of Design. Her work has been influenced by her trav-
Painter Lara Ivanovic, a resident of the village of Larchmont, will be the featured artist of this year’s Larchmont Arts Festival. Photo courtesy Jill Brennick
els, especially while travelling around Australia 20 years ago. While wandering through the Outback, she came across inspirational scenes of abandoned rusty old classic cars set in a vast empty landscape and huge sky. Ivanovic’s paintings from these scenes were the beginning of her interest in creating paintings of abandoned objects. To this day, she is driven to find beauty and soul in derelict places. Around 2005, after moving to the tri-state area, Ivanovic’s inspiration became buildings and construction in New York City. The lines of the scaffolding and the buildings, along with the light, color and atmosphere of the city, were compositionally interesting to her and during this time her work became more abstract. These days, Ivanovic has been painting large canvases of abandoned factories and warehouses. On a recent road trip to Ohio, she came across old derelict steel mills. “Walking around inside them, what I found inspiring were the enormous dark spaces and pinpoints of light streaming through, and the bare, structural bones of the buildings,” she said, reflecting on the trip. Ivanovi will be displaying and selling her paintings at the festival.
In addition to art, the Larchmont Arts Festival also offers live music performed by local musicians. And for kids, there will be a free hands-on art activity. Registration deadline is Sept. 15. All works of art must be handmade by the artist. There is no entry fee or commission on sales. Artists may apply for the Kenise Barnes Fine Art/Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s Award of $500. Young artists, ages 14 to 18, may apply for the Liz Kaprow Memorial Youth Art Award of $250. For inquires, email larchmontartsfestival@gmail.com. The Larchmont Arts Festival is a free, family friendly event. Constitution Park is located on Larchmont Avenue, across the street from the library. The rain date is Sept. 30. For more information on the Larchmont Arts Festival, please visit our Facebook page: https:// www.facebook.com/larchmontartsfestival/. (Submitted)
LARCHMONT ARTS FESTIVAL Constitution Park 120 Larchmont Ave. SATURDAY, SEPT. 29 12 P.M.-5 P.M.
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From its beginnings in the 17th century with New York’s early Dutch settlers, the story of brick-making in the Hudson Valley is a truly American story, rich with complex and challenging intersections of immigration, industry and innovation; of family enterprise, the environment and economic development. ArtsWestchester invites the public to explore all of this and more as part of its upcoming exhibition entitled “Brick by Brick: The Erie Canal and the Building Boom,” which opens Sept. 30. Supported by a $75,000 grant from the New York State Council on the Arts, NYSCA, this highly-anticipated exhibition will feature powerful, large-scale installations presented alongside historical materials, archival and commissioned photographs and personal narratives related to the region’s once vital brick industry. “The humble brick has been the driving force behind the building boom that flourished in the 19th century from the Erie Canal to New York City,” said
Janet T. Langsam, CEO of ArtsWestchester. “While the state’s brick industry faded after World War II, its presence is ubiquitous in our towns and cities, in sidewalks, buildings, homes of all sizes, public works and factories. Our exhibition will celebrate the brick industry’s rich history while giving it new life in contemporary art forms.” Hudson Valley bricks are both the subject and the material for the artists in the exhibition. Artworks range from large-scale contemplative human heads constructed from brick to commissioned photographs of remnants of the industry to paintings and glass sculptures that interpret brick’s aesthetic qualities. “Positioned alongside historic materials and the colorful personal accounts of brick-industry descendants and enthusiasts, the artworks are a compelling introduction to the history and functionality of brick,” said Kathleen Reckling, ArtsWestchester gallery director. “For the artists in the exhibition, bricks become el-
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“Brickhead Please Stop,” by James Tyler. Photo courtesy Diana Costello
oquent symbols for a range of A picture of the old Croton Aqueduct. subjects: of the transient quality Photos/Christopher Payn of the manmade, of the fragility of our environment, of forgotten histories and of shared human experiences.” Photographer Christopher Payne is renowned for documenting the remnants of American industry. For “Brick by Brick,” Payne was commissioned to photograph the brickyards’ legacy, including such significant sites as the Old Croton Aqueduct and the ruins of the castle on Bannerman Island. Sprawling along the Hudson River’s shores are “brick beaches,” sites where over-cooked and misshapen bricks were dumped a view of the abandoned and and forgotten. Payne has capdecaying Bannerman Castle tured these sites, while artists along the Hudson River. like Julia Whitney Barnes, James Tyler and Jean Marc Superville Sovak source their materials from the beaches. “Though our past has spawned many building technologies, our most enduring structures were crafted from brick and stone,” Barnes said. “ Living in Brooklyn, it was an almost daily event that I saw brick edifices demolished, disassembled into piles that were gathered and carted off to points unknown. I started collecting bricks from destroyed buildings and defunct brickyards. yards (and hundreds of bricks) The $75,000 state grant, awarded Of the estimated 400 brickyards represented in my collection.” as part of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s ReLiene Bosquê, whose large, along the Hudson, I currently gional Economic Development Council have approximately 165 brick- white, brick-like hexagonal Initiative, enabled ArtsWestchester to structure include impressions commission original artwork by area taken of the exterior of the Erie artists including: Canal Museum in Syracuse, said, • Julia Whitney Barnes “I’m interested in materials that (Poughkeepsie) hold a memory and are also al• Liene Bosquê (New York) ready saturated with meaning. I investigate the passage of time, • Ori Carino & Ben Armas which changes place and how we (New York) look at place, through the pres• Lynda Shenkman (Pleasantville) ence and absence of who inhabit • Susan Cox (Katonah) these places.” The following programs will • Tom Fruin (Brooklyn) be offered by ArtsWestchester • Jacqueline Meier (Mamaroneck) free to the public in its gallery in downtown White Plains: Songs of the Brickyards: The Untold Story of the Haverstraw African-American Experience Date: Nov. 11 | 3 p.m. Place: ArtsWestchester Gallery, 31 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, NY 10601 Bricklore and Swap Date: To be announced via artsw.org/ brickbybrick Place: ArtsWestchester Gallery Have you ever heard of a brick hunt? Flipping bricks? Throwing brick bats? Enjoy stories, tales and legends about Hudson River Valley bricks from some the region’s leading brick collectors? This program will also include a brick swap where community members are invited to exchange and trade bricks to enhance their collections. (Submitted)
• Christopher Payne (New York) • Jean Marc Superville Sovak (Beacon/Newburgh) • James Tyler (Haverstraw) • Adam Welch (New Jersey)
“Brick by Brick: The Erie Canal and the Building Boom” Opening reception: Sunday, Sept. 30, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
On view: Oct. 2, 2018 through
Jan. 19, 2019
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County to offer free back-to-school vaccine clinics
The Westchester County Department of Health is setting up appointments now for three free special back-to-school vaccine clinics in September, to assure children have the vaccines they need for school. “We encourage all parents to arrange a vaccine visit with their child’s healthcare provider if they haven’t already, to be sure their children are up-to-date on their vaccines in time for the new school year,” said Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler. “Families with no insurance, ChildHealth Plus or Medicaid should call the county Health Department to schedule an appointment for vaccines at no charge.” Call 995-5800 to find out if you qualify and to make an appointment for one of the three
special back-to-school clinics: • Saturday, Sept. 8, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in White Plains • Tuesday, Sept. 11, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. in White Plains • Saturday, Sept. 15, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Yonkers In addition to these special clinics, the county Department of Health provides free immunizations by appointment in its White Plains and Yonkers clinics to children and students of all ages, who are uninsured or whose insurance doesn’t cover vaccines. Vaccine visits can be scheduled on the first and third Fridays in White Plains or on the second and fourth Fridays in Yonkers, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Health Department clinics are located at 20 S. Broadway in Yonkers, and at 134 Court St., in White Plains.
Regulations for school admissions require schools to more closely scrutinize children’s immunization records, and could result in children not being allowed to start or continue in school if immunizations are not current. Ask your healthcare provider which vaccines your children need. The meningococcal vaccine is required for all seventh and 12th graders, and students also must get vaccines to protect against whooping cough, measles and mumps. Health navigators available through the Health Department can help families and individuals sign up for the health insurance they need. Those without a regular doctor can learn where to go for ongoing primary care. For more information, call 995-6350. (Submitted)
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A Children’s crusade and the Red Cross HISTORICALLY SPEAKING Richard Forliano
To achieve victory in this, the deadliest of wars in human history, it was necessary to put into motion, every resource, human, moral and material. President Woodrow Wilson turned over this imposing task to the Committee on Public Information headed by a former newspaper writer named George Creel. The American people were turned into a hot mass, ready to enlist or submit to the draft, to give money, and to make any sacrifice required of them. 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. From its inception, the Committee on Public Information was successful. Children around the country and in our local communities joined their parents in participating in activities to promote patriotism and conserve goods that could be used for the war effort. They also took on tasks, many on a national level, through organizations like the Boy Scouts of America. During the war, radio transmitters were regulated, and scouts were called upon to look for unauthorized units capable of sabotage. Scouts were used as message runners, coast watchers and to be on alert for slackers, men who avoided the draft and did not report for duty. Scouts sold more than $352 million of war bonds and $101 million of War Saving Stamps. They collected fruit pits to be processed for gas masks and inventoried black walnut trees for use as propellers and gun stocks. School children in lower Westchester communities like Mount Vernon and New Rochelle produced patriotic plays and pageants to help boost morale and enlist communitywide support. Youngsters in New Rochelle engaged in Red Cross projects, such as making bandages and wooden boxes in which to ship goods overseas. A newspaper article shows New Rochelle school children hoping to win the war by tending to Victory Gardens at their schools. A supplement from the New York Times showed Scarsdale boys “among the million” mobilized to work on the farms. It was the goal of the Red Cross to have every family a member. A Dec. 21, 1917 arti-
Children played important supportive roles in World War I. Boy scouts, among other activities, sold bonds and looked for unauthorized German agents. Schools put on patriotic plays and pageants along with planting victory gardens. Photo courtesy Richard Forliano
cle in the Bronxville Review, a newspaper that covered the villages of Bronxville and Tuckahoe along with the unincorporated part of the town of Eastchester, explained the importance of involving the children, “The little ones even who don’t know what all this war horror means, in years to come will treasure their membership cards knowing that in their names was given a contribution …(that) helped in winning a lasting world peace.” And it would be the women in the Red Cross that did so much to make life bearable for the men in arms. Altogether, some eight million, roughly 8 percent of the population and almost double the armed forces, either volunteered and/or donated to the organization. The New Rochelle volunteers between the declaration of war and Armistice Day prepared more than 800,000 surgical dressings. Red Cross volunteers in New Rochelle also set up canteens for the recruits stationed at Fort Slocum. Fort Slocum, just across the water from Glen Island, was the largest recruiting center east of the Mississippi. At these canteens, soldiers received packages of “necessities (toiletries, stamps, clothing), enjoyed a hot meal and entertainment. Almost a year before the war in June of 1916, Bronxville had a chapter. The chapter later expanded to include Tuckahoe and Crestwood. This chapter met twice weekly preparing bandages, sur-
gical dressings and other supplies that were shipped to Europe. The chapter also organized first aid training and identified cars and trucks that could be mobilized to move troops in an emergency. By October of 1917, this local Red Cross chapter raised tens of thousands of dollars and shipped almost 700,000 articles to Europe, including surgical dressings, hospital supplies and garments. The president of the local Red Cross chapter was Anna Lawrence Bisland, daughter of the man most responsible for establishing the village of Bronxville. That man, William Van Duzer Lawrence, was a Gilded Age millionaire who after visiting relatives in town became interested in developing real estate in Bronxville. His vision was to create a suburban haven cut off from the ills of the city: crime, disease, congestion and filth. In less than a decade, Bronxville had become an incorporated and distinct village in the town of Eastchester. Lawrence and his family were very civic-minded. His daughterin-law, Virginia, with a number of her female friends, formed the first private 20th century charity in town during the depression of 1908. A year later Lawrence Hospital was opened. His daughter, Anna, was the first president of the Red Cross in town. Later she would found the Bronxville Women’s Club that was supportive of the women’s suffrage movement. In a future article, the complex relationship between women’s suffrage, women’s changing roles and the war effort will be examined. Many thanks to the lower Westchester Historians Roundtable for their pioneering research that made this article possible: Eloise Morgan, former Bronxville Village Historian, Ray Geselbratch, 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@eastchesterhistoricalsociety.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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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
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141 Main St., Tuckahoe 6/28/18 $719,868
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Westchester Sports Hall of Fame inductees announced Westchester County Executive George Latimer announced on Aug. 22 that three outstanding coaches and a local basketball superstar have been named as the newest members of the Westchester Sports Hall of Fame, which honors outstanding men and women in the field of pro-
fessional and amateur sports.The inductees are Joe Amuso, Kevin Bass, Paul Dillon and Sharon Sarsen. “These local legends have made historic contributions to sports in our county and set an example for our young people,” Latimer said. “It’s my pleasure
to announce this year’s inductees into the Sports Hall of Fame.” Amuso, a Fox Lane High School graduate, was coach of his alma mater’s wrestling team for 41 years, during which he amassed 34 Section One championships, 37 state qualifiers, 23 All-State wrestlers, 406 career
dual meet victories, five Section One team titles and earned the title of Section One Coach of the Year three times. He was inducted into the New York State Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2009. Bass, an Alexander Hamilton High School graduate, captained Iona College’s basketball team for three years, becoming its top free-throw shooter for three straight seasons and top rebound-
The Westchester County Sports Hall of Fame will induct four new members at a ceremony on Oct. 18 at the County Center. File photo
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er for one season. He scored 1,729 pounds and 653 rebounds in 98 games during his time with the Gaels. Bass is still No. 7 in scoring average in Iona history, earning him a spot in the school’s sports Hall of Fame. In his memory, the Kevin Lee Bass Scholarship was created for student athletes at Alexander Hamilton High School. Dillon began his successful golf career at Stepinac High School and Iona College. Following his college graduation, Dillon served as the head golf coach at Fordham University for 22 seasons, leading the team to a fourth place finish at the Atlantic 10 Championship. He received the 2004 A-10 Golf Coach of the Year award in addition to the Fordham Coach of the Year award. Dillon is the president of the Metropolitan Golf Association. He has volunteered with the First Tee youth golf development program, the Caddie Scholarship program and the MGA junior programs. Sarsen played field hockey at John Jay-Cross River High School, inspiring her to pursue physical education at SUNY Cortlandt. As a coach for 36 years, she led the Lakeland High School field hockey team to 12 New York State championships,
including nine in a row. Lakeland field hockey has also won 28 league championships and 18 section championships. The Lakeland team has not lost to an opponent since 2008. In addition, Sarsen has coached the Lakeland Panas Lacrosse team to 12 league championships, 10 Section championships, and four New York State Final Fours. Sarsen has helped six lacrosse and 16 field hockey players win the prestigious Con Edison Scholastic Sports Award. The Westchester Sports Hall of Fame honors outstanding professional and amateur sportsmen and sportswomen, living or deceased, who have gained prominence in their fields and who have made substantial contributions to sports in the county. Since its establishment, the organization has inducted more than 200 individuals. The induction dinner will be held on Thursday, Oct. 18, at the Westchester County Center in White Plains; reception at 5:30 p.m., ceremony at 7 p.m. To attend, contact Kevin Cook kdc2@ westchestergov.com. The Westchester Sports Hall of Fame is sponsored by Westchester County Parks. The plaques of the members are on display at the County Center. (Submitted)
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Have a little faith LIVE MIKE Mike Smith
Something I’ve learned over the last decade or so—both from covering local sports and managing my own baseball team—is that coaching is sometimes more of an art form than it is an exact science. Now don’t get me wrong; the “scientific” part of coaching is absolutely important. A focus on fundamentals, inventive strategies, these are all hallmarks of a successful coach. But just like attention to detail and a mastery of the X’s and O’s can spell success for a coach, so can something as simple as having trust in his players. Here’s a little background; on Sunday, my New York City Mud Hens will be competing in our New York City men’s league championship series for the second straight year. But after a terrific 16-0 start to the season, the last two months haven’t been a particularly successful stretch.
We limped into the playoffs winning just three of our last 10 games. Our bats had gone cold, our usually flawless defense was spotty and our pitchers—long the driving force behind our success—were dealing with various nagging injuries that diminished their effectiveness on the mound. But one of our biggest problems was figuring out what to do with our right fielder. Our right fielder had been one of the offense’s bright spots for years. A speedy left-handed hitter, “Bones”—as he’s known on the club—served as our leadoff hitter and was a reliable table-setter for our big bats. Prior to that, he’d played against us for years, demonstrating an ability to hit for power despite his diminutive stature. But boy, did he struggle this year. Bones picked up just one hit in June and July, was striking out at an alarming clip, and all signs pointed to the fact that maybe he just didn’t have the bat-speed to compete at a high level anymore. The rest of the coaching staff and I began to have very serious
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discussions about whether or not it was even worth it to trot him out there in the playoffs. So with two weeks before the start of the playoffs, our team made a concerted effort to get into the batting cages to work out some of the kinks. And that’s where we noticed it, a slight mechanical issue in Bones’ swing that may have been at the root of the problem. Being adults with jobs and lives, we couldn’t get to the cages every day. But with about five workout sessions before our first playoff game, we began to notice gradual improvement in Bones’ swings each time we got together. Enough improvement, in fact, On Sunday, Aug. 26, Sports Editor Mike Smith’s baseball team will contend for a league championship. But the that we decided to give him the Mud Hens’ run has also taught Smith a thing or two about the importance of confidence. Photo/Mike Smith start in right field for Game 1 of the playoffs. pitchers in the league, he’s colPart of his problem was me- dence in a struggling athlete can And it couldn’t have worked lected 10 hits, five of which have chanical, sure. But I’d like to be just as important as practice out any better. gone for extra bases. He’s been believe it was our confidence in when it comes to turning things In our six playoff games so the driving force behind our of- his ability to turn it around, com- around. far, Bones has looked more like fensive rebirth—the team is av- bined with his renewed confiScience is great and all, but the slugger we remembered than eraging 10.5 runs per game—and dence in his own abilities that has sometimes, you just have to have the weak-hitting strikeout ma- has made a convincing case for made all the difference. a little faith. chine he became by the end of the himself as the season’s MVP if When coaches and players regular season. In 13 postseason we go on to capture our first-ever trust each other completely, good Follow Mike on Twitter at bats against some of the best title on Sunday. things happen. A skipper’s confi@LiveMike_Sports
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Broncos eye big things in 2018 BY MIKE SMITH Sports Editor With the final game of last season still fresh in the minds of Bronxville’s returning players, the Broncos are coming into 2018 with a chip on their shoulders and plenty to prove. Despite being hit hard by graduation, the Class B powerhouse is aiming high this season, hoping to once again find itself in contention for
a Section I crown. After compiling a record of 18-0-1, Bronxville’s quest for a crown was derailed in the Class B semifinals last season, when they fell 3-0 to eventual champion Albertus Magnus at home. That loss, head coach Don Cupertino said, has weighed heavily on the minds of his players in the offseason. “It was a bad loss, our only one of the year,” Cupertino told
the Review. “It was really uncharacteristic of us and it was a very tough way to end the season.” This year, despite having lost 10 seniors to graduation, Cupertino is confident that his returning stars have the ability to put that ugly loss behind them. Co-captains Izzy Sondey and Rachael Peacock will look to set the tone from the outset, with Sondey anchoring what should be a strong defensive unit and Peacock im-
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A Broncos player battles for the ball in 2017. Bronxville lost 10 seniors from last year’s team but will look to contend for a Class B crown this year. Photos/Mike Smith
pacting the game on both halves of the pitch from her spot in the midfield. Both Sondey and Peacock come into 2018 as finalists for lohud.com’s Elite 11 team. “They are quality kids who
Rachael Peacock controls the ball during a playoff game in 2017. Peacock will be one of the top returning Broncos this season.
have had success in other sports as well,” Cupertino said. “Their leadership is very good and the other kids follow their lead.” On the defensive end, Sondey and fellow returnee Victoria Ruffo will be tasked with an es-
pecially important job, considering the Broncos are looking to replace last season’s goalkeeper, Romy Tarantino. “It’s going to be extremely important for our defense to come together quickly,” Cupertino said. “We’re going to have to have good communication back there, especially on defending corners, which we are starting to put into place.” Offensively, the Broncos may abandon the up-tempo strategy that served them well last season, hoping to play a more conservative style as new players learn their roles in the squad’s attack scheme. “We are looking to control the ball a bit more this year,” the coach said. “We are going to employ more possession-based tactics, especially early on.” The Broncos will open up the regular season with an Aug. 31 tilt against Class A Eastchester, which Cupertino hopes will help to prepare his club for the long campaign ahead. “We look at the season in three parts; preseason, regular season, and sectionals,” he said. “We never look too far ahead. We just want to continue to get better each game.” CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com
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