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Bronxville celebrates winning the Class C Section 1 title in November of 2023. Next week, the Broncos and the rest of Section 1 teams will hit the field looking to make their mark on the football landscape. For story, see page 16. Photo/Mike Smith
Some local beaches reopen following Health Department closure
The Westchester County Health Department has closed the following beaches until further notice last week due to water samples that exceeded the upper value of the density of bacteria for marine water.
• Croton on Hudson: Croton Point Park Beach
• Rye: Rye Town Park Beach
• Rye: Playland Beach
These beach closures were in addition to the following:
As of Thursday, Aug. 8: The following beaches have been closed to bathers due to a sewage pump
station repair and must remain closed until further notice:
• Larchmont: Larchmont Manor Park Beach & Larchmont Shore Club Beach
As of Wednesday, Aug. 7: The following beaches have been preemptively closed, until further notice, due to 2.41 inches of rainfall observed in the past 24 hours.
• Mamaroneck: Harbor Island, Beach Point Club, Orienta Beach Club, & Mamaroneck Beach and Yacht Club
• Rye: Coveleigh Club
• New Rochelle: Hudson Park
Beach, Davenport Club, Greentree Club, & Surf Club
As of Wednesday, Aug. 7: The following beach has been closed to bathers until further notice due to the presence of a Harmful Algae Bloom in the swim area.
• Mohegan Lake: Mohegan Beach Park District Beach
On Tuesday, the county announced that all beaches were allowed to reopen except for Mamaroneck Beach & Yacht Club and Harbor Island Beach in Mamaroneck, and Mohegan Beach Park District Beach.
It’s Lafayette Day across the Sound Shore
The country was bitterly divided. A contentious presidential election loomed. The greatest generation from America’s last good war was dying off. Would the experiment succeed? Would the journey continue? Would we even make it to the 50th anniversary of our birth?
Congress and President James Monroe invited American Revolution war hero the Marquis de Lafayette here in 1824. He ended up touring the entire country. Everywhere he went, muskets were fired, music was played, and stories were told. His visit was bigger than a Taylor Swift tour.
Westchester County Executive George Latimer has designated Sunday, August 18, 2024, as Lafayette Day in the county. He whizzed through us on the Boston Post Road on his way to Boston. He wasn’t even here a day. He stopped at the stagecoach stops on route before reaching the Byram River and being handed over to the people from Greenwich.
The American Friends of Lafayette is celebrating that visit to Westchester. There will be three buses of 150 people traveling along Route 1 including a Lafayette interpreter and Virginie Lafayette, a direct descendant.
The communities along the way will be sponsoring
free Lafayette Day activities in recognition of this event. Bring your family. Bring your friends. Spread the word. Connect to this bicentennial event in American history.
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Ruby Dee Library Park, New Rochelle
The Huguenot & New Rochelle Historical Association and the Thomas Paine Cottage will have a family programming day that will depict life in New Rochelle at the time of Lafayette’s visit. It will be similar to a Colonial Fair. It will have reenactors, music, a petting zoo and interactive activities for the children. The library will also be opened to view a children’s art exhibit with Lafayette’s visit as the theme as well. The American Friends of Lafayette panels will be on exhibit in the library. Storyteller Jonathan Kruk will perform. The park is approximately one block from the stagecoach stop where Lafayette actually did stop.
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The Old School House, Mamaroneck
The exact spot where Lafayette stopped on the Boston Post Road in Mamaroneck is not known. We are using the
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White Plains man charged win connection with bike path assault
Westchester County Police have arrested a White Plains man and charged him with assaulting a woman during a dispute last month on the bike path in Eastchester.
Dmitriy Nazaryev, 47, of Marine Avenue was charged with third-degree Assault, a misdemeanor. He was arraigned in Eastchester Town Court and released on his own recognizance.
On July 26, Nazaryev was riding his bicycle on the Bronx River Pathway south of Harney Road when the handlebars of his bicycle made
contact with a female jogger running in the opposite direction. The two argued and then separated. Nazaryev is accused of riding back to where the woman was standing and punching her in the face.
Detectives from the General Investigations Unit obtained video of a possible suspect and posted flyers about the incident along the bike path. Following additional investigation, Nazaryez was arrested on Aug. 7.
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County wins appeal in Scout Field cabin case
The Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department has upheld a decision in favor of Westchester County in the case of Bronxville Scout Committee v County of Westchester. The Court’s decision affirms that the plaintiff, Bronxville Scout Committee Inc, does not hold legal title to Scout Cabin at Scout Field and that the Cabin and land belongs to all the people of Westchester County.
Westchester County Attorney John Nonna said: “This decision reaffirms the County’s rightful ownership and ensures that our public resources are protected for the benefit of all residents not just a select few. With this concept in mind, that Scout Cabin at Scout Field belongs to all of us, we are nevertheless reaching out to the people who have wrongfully claimed ownership of the Cabin and see if we can come to a resolution for a path forward.”
In the case (Index No. 67854/21), the Bronxville Scout Committee sought to assert exclusive property rights under Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law (RPAPL) Article 15, claiming ownership free of any estate, trust, or interest from the County or any other party. The Court’s decision also directs the Supreme Court, Westchester County, to enter a judgment declaring that the Bronxville Scout Committee does not hold the exclusive property rights or legal title to the property, ensuring that the County’s interests are protected.
Westchester County Executive George Latimer said: “We have always been supportive of Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts and the
values they teach. And, my administration has long been committed to transparency and access to facilities and recreation – for all County residence. In regards to the matter of Scout Cabin at Scout Field we bluntly had a situation that spun out of control for decades, the Courts at trial and appellate levels, have now rectified it once and for all.”
Scout Field, where Scout Cabin is located, sits within Bronxville, Mount Vernon and Yonkers, and has 22.9 acres of land that can be utilized for walking, biking, running, nature study as well as baseball fields. The park touches the Bronx River Pathway and is a scenic location to take a break and enjoy the natural world the park has to offer.
Latimer said: “We plan on making Scout Cabin at Scout Field available, at no cost, to all Westchester Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. We are prepared to work with the BSC Inc., or any group, to manage the property, under our
The Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department has upheld a decision in favor of Westchester County in the case of Bronxville Scout Committee v County of Westchester.
Mosquitoes with West Nile Virus found in Westchester
The Westchester County Health Department announced that this season’s first batches of mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus in Westchester were found in Croton, Mount Vernon, Rye, White Plains and Yonkers. The Health Department will inspect areas surrounding the positive mosquito batches and if needed, treat any nearby catch basins that hold standing water to protect against further mosquito breeding nearby.
These are the first positives out of 45 batches of mosquitos collected by the County Health Department from eight locations throughout Westchester that were tested for West Nile Virus by the New York State Department of Health
Commissioner of Health Sherlita Amler, MD said: “As you spend more time outdoors, protect yourself and your family by using repellents, especially from dawn to dusk, when many mosquitoes are active. Apply sunscreen first, and repellent second.”
Throughout the season, the Department also traps and tests mosquitoes to track the presence of mosquito-borne viruses.
Symptoms of West Nile include fever, headache, body aches and joint pain, but can be more serious for people 60 and
older, and those with underlying medical conditions.
Tips to Avoid West Nile:
• Avoid the outdoors in the late afternoon and early evening when mosquitoes are active and feeding. When outdoors use insect repellents and follow the label instructions.
• Adults can use insect repellents with up to 30 percent DEET on infants over two months of age by applying the product to their own hands and then rubbing it onto their children, avoiding their children’s hands, eyes and mouth.
• Wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts and socks when outdoors, especially in areas where mosquitoes are active and feeding.
• Check around your property for anything that can hold water, and pour it out or put it away. Mosquitos don’t travel far from a water source.
• Check and remove standing water from children’s toys and play houses left outside.
• Remove discarded tires.
• Drill holes in the bottoms of all recycling containers that are left outdoors.
• Turn over plastic wading pools, buckets and wheelbarrows when not in use.
• Change the water in birdbaths at least
twice weekly.
• Keep storm drains and gutters clear of leaves and debris.
• Continue to chlorinate swimming pools,
outdoor spas and hot tubs until properly winterized or drained for the season. Also, if not chlorinated, drain any water that collects on their covers.
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Come Sing with the Hudson Chorale
It’s always a bit sad to feel summer slipping away, but we of the Hudson Chorale can look forward to our first rehearsal of the season. Would you like to join us? We welcome new voices in all ranges.
The lively direction of our conductor David Baranowski and long-time friendships among our members create a warm atmosphere at Hudson Chorale rehearsals, while we all remain keenly focused on making excellent music together. Singers come from all over Westchester and even adjoining counties to participate.
We rehearse every Monday from 7:15-9:30 (with a break mid-way for snacks and conversation) at Christ Church San Marcos, 43 South Broadway in Tarrytown. First rehearsal will be Sept. 9.
Our winter concert, Jan. 25-26 at the Chapel at Maryknoll in Ossining will include two contemporary pieces:
“Malhaar: A Requiem for Water,” by Indian-American composer Reena Esmail, had its premiere in March 2023 with the Los Angeles Master Chorale at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. This moving work melds Western and Hindustani music, with text drawn from the traditional Requiem Mass and poems by Wendell Berry and William O’Daly.
“Carols and Lullabies: Christmas in the Southwest,” a suite of traditional Spanish songs, was arranged by Conrad Susa in 1992 with guitar, marimba, and harp. It will be joyful experience to sing!
If you are interested in singing with us, please contact Jeanne Wygant to arrange an audition: jeannewygant@ optonline.net, 914-671-1012. Singer-friendly auditions are held before rehearsals during the first several weeks of the semester.
For additional information, check out our website at hudsonchorale.org or contact Wendy Kahn at wpk315@ gmail.com.
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Old School House located by the harbor as the site for the program. The Mamaroneck History Society, the Lions Club, and the DAR will have a program with various re-enactors, musicians and crafts people of the era. Storyteller Jonathan Kruk will perform. The American Legion Post 90, will fire a 19gun salute.
2:30-
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The Rye Historical Society, in partnership with the Rye Free Reading Room and American Friends of Lafayette, proudly presents “Lafayette Returns to Rye,” a patriotic celebration commemorating Major General Lafayette’s return tour to America. This event commemorates Lafayette’s historic visit to Penfield’s Square House Inn and Tavern, now part of the Rye Historical Society, where he dined with his son George Washington Lafayette during his 1824 tour of New York. The day will be filled with revelry, with a highlight being a reenactment skit led by Doug Carey of Tomorrow Leaders. This reenactment will vividly bring Lafayette’s visit
to life, making history tangible and engaging for all attendees.
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Byram River
There will be a ceremony at William James Memorial Gateway Park in Port Chester where Lafayette left Westchester, New York for Greenwich, Connecticut. New York will be represented by Village of Port Chester Deputy Mayor Phil Dorazio and Town of RyeSupervisor Gary Zuckerman. Greenwich will be represented by First Selectman Fred Camillo. There will be a short procession from the Park to the Gateway to Greenwich sign.
The handoff concludes Lafayette’s brief visit to the County. The American Friends of Lafayette will then have dinner from the Barley Beach House and enjoy a magnificent sunset overlooking Long Island after a long day of traveling.
6:30-8:00
Town of Rye Park
During the dinner, there will be free to the general public, cannon fire from the Living History Guild and performances by the X Factor Drumline.
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Farewell to Paris
Throughout the years, there have been no shortage of indelible Olympic moments. Keri Strug clinching gold for the US with her vault routine in 1996, John Carlos and Tommy Smith raising their fists on the podium in 1968, ice hockey netminder Jim Craig draped in the American flag following the “Miracle on Ice” win over the USSR in 1980 . . . there are almost too many iconic snapshots to mention.
So why, at the conclusion of the 2024 Games this past weekend, do I feel like the lasting memory for this latest iteration of the Olympics is going to end up being a hapless—at best—breakdancer from Australia?
Rachael Gunn’s “unique” per-
formance in the first-ever Olympic Breakdancing competition is one that is going to live on in Olympic lore, but it’s not because of the heroism she showed, but because of a routine that played out very much like the results an overconfident five-year-old running through an impromptu performance for an audience of adults doing their best to feign interest.
Even to the untrained observer, it was capital “B” BAD. But instead of waving Gunn’s Olympic performance away as a breaking enthusiast getting a chance to see her discipline showcased on the global stage, it became something else entirely, which is not unsurprising given our social climate.
Of course, the “moves” themselves were instantly meme-worthy, and the internet wasted little time flooding the web with repurposed visuals from the “RayGun” routine.
But it also sent the internet’s other pastime—take having—into overdrive.
Countless think-pieces about “what” Gunn’s performance meant for breakdancing appeared in new and old media. Deep dives into Australia’s qualification process ensued—leading to the realization that Gunn’s ties to the Australian Olympic Committee afforded her the inside track on qualifying.
It’s a mess, for sure; but we, as a people, love a mess. And now this has a chance to become the most enduring narrative from this most recent Olympics.
Which is a shame for the rest of the competitors, the ones who spent years—if not decades—honing their craft in order to compete on the international stage. It’s heartbreaking to see them upstaged by an athlete many have described as a “charlatan” or an “opportunist.”
Unfortunately, however, that’s just how we consume sports now. Sure the onfield drama is still thrilling, but we are conditioned to seek about the absurd and dig deeper into stories less about the triumph of human spirit but the depths of shamelessness.
So as we bid farewell to the Paris Olympics, let’s remember
that there were an awful lot of athletes whose last three weeks marked the culmination of a lifetime of struggle. We can only hope that 10, 15 years from now, those are the stories we think back on and celebrate.
Rachael Gunn competes in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. Gunn’s ill-fated breakdancing routine somehow became one of the biggest stories at the most recent Games.
The Review’s Fall Football Preview
By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor
With the official start to the high school football season just one week away— Section 1 teams report to camp on Aug. 23—sports fans from all over the area will soon get their first taste of interscholastic sports in the new school year. With that in mind, there is perhaps no better time than now to look at some of the intriguing storylines that may come into play for some of The Review’s teams in the upcoming campaign.
In Class AA, perennial playoff contenders New Rochelle and Mamaroneck should once again be near the top of the preseason rankings, as the Huguenots and Tigers both find themselves populating the prestigious League A that will see six of eight teams be in the mix for postseason competition.
New Rochelle—which comes into the year coming off a few disappointing seasons following the Huguenots’ state title in 2019—will be led by a number of talented players including QB/S Tahjir
Fernand, linebacker Andres Morales and two-way lineman Christian Rhone. The Tigers, return some top-flight talent too, including on the line where Harlan Glassman continues to make a case for himself as one of the top returning players for the upcoming year, as does Mika Barry-Thouez, who will line up both in the offensive backfield and at linebacker for the Tigers.
In Class A, there are no shortage of top teams contending for the crown, including last year’s Class B state titlists Rye, who come into the season with a few new faces but have plenty of returning talent—especially on the line—to ensure the Garnets will be able to vie for another crown this year. Andrew Wilmarth and Patrick McGuire are just two experienced lineman returning this year, while a crop of position players who have had success over the years—including TE Jake Kessner and running back Chris Iuliano—are looking to add to their already impressive career state totals.
One of Rye’s top roadblocks this year will—unsurprisingly—come in the form
of Harrison, which fell to Somers in last year’s Class A title game. In Joe Crupi and Dante Lanza, the Huskies have a pair of electric playmakers on the outside, while players like Artin Balidemaj and Marco Marisi are expected to bring their physicality to the forefront this fall.
Eastchester, also in the mix in Class A, is coming off a trip to the sectional semifinals and boasts a few players, including running back Vin Cafone and wideout Michael Provenzale, that may make waves this year.
Now up in Class B, reigning champion Bronxville will look to improve on their impressive 2023 campaign which saw them win a Class C title a year ago. Much of Bronxville’s success over the years has been dependent on big bodies up front and this year is no exception, as players like Matthew McSherry, Danny Kelty and Henry Frigon will all play big roles this year as will receiver Davis Walker and running back Davis Patterson.
In order for the Broncos to make a run through Class B, however, they’ll have to
tangle with some tough foes including Pleasantville, Ardsley and a steadily improving Rye Neck teams led by returners like running back Kyle Snow.
Finally, Tuckahoe will once against look to challenge Haldane for the Class D crown and should be aided by the continued emergence
of junior Connor Brice who may slide under center this year following the graduation of Jax Colaciccio. Brice’s development under center will be aided by some seasoned offensive lineman including Matt Gardere and Thaddeus Curylo.
The first day of high school football preseason
will commence on Saturday, Aug. 24, with first games scheduled to be played the weekend of September 6. The Section 1 championships will be held on Nov. 15-16 at Mahopac High School.
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Rye’s Chris Iuliano celebrates a touchdown during the 2023 season. Photos/Mike Smith
Harrison takes on Yorktown in the 2023 Class A semifinals. The Huskies are retooled for the upcoming season and have plenty of returning talent this year.
Eastchester defenders swarm a Pelham ballcarrier in September 2023. The Eagles will once again look to make waves in Class A.