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LUW launches annual Holiday LIFT campaign
Happy Thanksgiving County recognized for limiting spread of measles At a reception hosted by the New York State Department of Health, the Westchester County Health Department was honored for successfully preventing measles from spreading in Westchester. Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler and more than 25 Health Department staff members including nurses, physicians, administrators, educators, clinic staff, communicators, an epidemiologist and support staff, were congratulated and presented with a token commemorating the state and local partnership at the ceremony in White Plains. Brad Hutton, deputy commissioner for Public Health for the state Department of Health, noted that the outbreak began Oct. 1, 2018 with a visitor to Rockland County and ended Sept. 25, 2019—“a mere six days before the deadline in which the United States would lose its measles
elimination status.” Eighteen Westchester County residents were confirmed to have had measles, and most had not been vaccinated against the disease, Hutton said. He noted that during the year ending Oct. 3, 406 people were infected with measles in Rockland, Orange, Sullivan and Westchester counties as a result of initial exposures from international travel, and that during that year, county health officials had administered nearly 85,000 MMR vaccines. “We’re here today to recognize the heroic, compassionate and unstinting work of Westchester County health officials—Commissioner Sherlita Amler and her remarkable team—who reached out to their community, engaged them and educated them, to stop one of the world’s most contagious disease from spreading,” said Hutton, speaking on behalf
of state Health Commissioner Howard Zucker. Hutton recapped the effort that went into ending the outbreak during long nights, weekends and holidays. County officials kept tabs on dozens of people who were exposed to the virus, visited or called them daily throughout the 21-day incubation period, reviewed thousands of school immunization records, and worked closely with the state,local doctors, school administrators and rabbis. “Most of the time the work you do is unappreciated because people don’t realize what could happen,” said County Executive George Latimer. “I’m very happy to stand behind this Department and have professionals like you make the right decisions.” Amler thanked Latimer and his staff for their support, the state Health Department for their cooperation, and her staff for their
hard work and dedication. “You have helped protect the safety and well-being of limitless people and that should make you feel good,” Amler said. Amler thanked Latimer for signing a vaccine bill into law in September that strengthens the County Health Department’s ability to prevent the spread of vaccine-preventable diseases. The amended law empowers the Westchester County Board of Health and the Commissioner of Health to issue orders, adopt provisions of the health code and take other measures to prevent the spread of vaccine-preventable diseases. The measure took effect immediately. Amler and the Board of Health sought the change to improve their ability to limit the spread of disease, following the largest statewide measles outbreak in decades. (Submitted)
Lifting Up Westchester, LUW, a nonprofit agency which provides homeless and poverty services to individuals throughout Westchester County, has launched its third annual Holiday LIFT campaign. The No. 1 question we get during the holiday season is “How do I help those in need?” said Nancy Inzinna, volunteer and community outreach manager. “Holiday LIFT tries to match the community’s desire to help with the kinds of donations and volunteering we need most to ensure that our homeless and low-income neighbors can enjoy the holidays.” From food drives to decorating LUW homeless shelters, the Holiday LIFT campaign has activities for all ages and groups. Signature holiday-themed activities include: providing 2,000 holidays meals from the LUW soup kitchen on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day, filling and delivering 500 holiday food bags, distributing pies, cookies and goodie bags, wrapping and delivering hundreds of gifts to men, women and children in need and so much more. “It is truly remarkable to see so many community members come together to help during the holiday season,” said Anahaita Kotval, Lifting Up Westchester executive director. “Each person adds their personal spin on the holidays and delights in the opportunity to share their own traditions with our neighbors in need.” All volunteer opportunities for serving holiday meals are filled, but community members looking to get involved in this year’s Hol-
iday LIFT campaign are able to help in a variety of other ways. • Organize a food drive and involve your neighborhood, school, religious organization or community group. Foods needed most are turkeys, hams, instant mashed potatoes, gravy mix, stuffing, canned vegetables, canned cranberries, cake and brownie mixes. • Donate the free turkeys or coupons for free turkeys that many grocery stores give away at Thanksgiving or Christmas. • Donate $10-$25 grocery store gift cards for food bags given to vegetarians and families who traditionally eat something other than turkey and ham for their holiday meals. • Bake pies and holiday cookies for donation • Donate new gloves, hats and scarves for residents of the Open Arms Men’s Shelter and Samaritan House Women’s Shelter. • Donate multi-cultural dolls, sports balls and board games for the children in the Brighter Futures Youth Programs. Gift cards for teens are also appreciated. • Donate wrapping paper For specific date and timing information on all Holiday LIFT activities, please visit liftingupwestchester.org/holidays or contact the Community Outreach Department via email ninzinna@liftingupwestchester.org or phone 949-3098, ext. 9735. In addition to seeking canned goods, gift cards and volunteers, Lifting Up Westchester’s greatest need remains cash donations. Please consider donating online at liftingupwestchester.org. (Submitted)
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Latimer reminds residents to celebrate Thanksgiving safely Westchester County Executive George Latimer reminded residents to keep important cooking safety tips in mind as they prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving. “Whether your holiday plans take you on the road or keep you in the kitchen, be sure to drive, cook and drink responsibly,” Latimer said. “Leave early and allow extra time for traffic, follow the Health Department’s food safety tips and avoid overindulging.” To make the holiday healthier, the Health Department recommends residents go for a turkey trot, take a long walk or add some other exercise into their holiday tradition. When preparing the meal, cut down on the amount of fat and sugar in recipes and boost flavor with fresh herbs instead of salt. When dining out, be aware that the Health Department inspects restaurants, which must prominently post their permit. If you don’t see a permit, contact the Health Department to assure the restaurant complies with state and county sanitary codes. “Wherever you celebrate, to keep germs out of your holiday meal, wash your hands thoroughly after exchanging greetings or
reading a menu, and before you take that first bite,” said Dr. Sherlita Amer, Health Department commissioner. “With flu season already underway and viruses circulating, good hand hygiene is important for everyone.” On Thanksgiving, remove your fresh or defrosted turkey from the refrigerator. Don’t wash it—this only spreads pathogens onto kitchen surfaces. To kill bacteria that causes foodborne illness, fully cook the turkey. • Keep raw turkey separated from all other foods at all times. • Use separate cutting boards, plates and utensils when handling raw turkey to avoid cross-contamination. Wash items that have touched raw meat with warm soap and water, or place them in a dishwasher. • Cook the turkey until it reaches 165 degrees, as measured by a food thermometer. Check the turkey’s temperature by inserting the thermometer in three places: the thickest part of the breast, the innermost part of the thigh and the innermost part of the wing. The Health Department recommends holiday hosts and their kitchen helpers follow these sev-
en food safety tips: • Wash hands and food-contact surfaces with hot soapy water thoroughly and often. • Thaw turkey in a pan in the refrigerator, allowing 24 hours for every five pounds. • Keep raw meat and poultry and their juices away from ready-to-eat foods. • Rinse all fruits and vegetables in cool running water and remove surface dirt. • Cook foods to proper temperatures. Turkey and stuffing must reach 165 degrees. • Refrigerate turkey, stuffing and sides within two hours. • Reheat leftovers to at least at least 165 degrees before serving. (Check the temperature with a metal probe thermometer.) For more food preparation safety tips, go to westchestergov. com/health. SDA Meat & Poultry Hotline: 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) USDA-FSIS: Chat live with a food safety specialist in English or Spanish at AskKaren.gov (En Español), 10 a.m.-6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday. Web-based automated response system available 24/7. (Submitted)
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Ex-New Ro teacher charged with raping teen Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino announced on Nov. 21, that John Fraioli of White Plains, 35, was arraigned on new charges related to having sexual relations with a child victim. Specifically, he is charged with: • 5 counts of Rape in the Third Degree, a class E felony • 5 counts of Criminal Sexual Act in the Third Degree, a class D felony Fraioli surrendered today to White Plains police and was arraigned in City Court on Nov. 21. Prosecutors allege that Fraioli had sexual relations with a teenage victim in his White Plains
home on five occasions during the period of June through October 2019. He was arrested and charged in October in New Rochelle for sexual activity with the same child victim while employed as a teacher at New Rochelle High School. He allegedly engaged in a sexual act with the victim in the school building during school hours last spring. Specifically, he was charged then with Criminal Sexual Act in the Third Degree, a Class E felony. The investigation continued and led to the further charges. Fraioli resigned from his teaching position in June. He was released on bail which was posted
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earlier. His next court appearance will be scheduled in Westchester County Court. (Submitted)
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On Sunday, Dec. 8 at 1 p.m., RiverArts will present a very special chamber music concert to benefit its community programs. This special fundraiser will be hosted by the Newington-Cropsey Foundation in Hastings-on-Hudson, which is the former home and studio of Jasper Cropsey, one of the original members of the Hudson River School. Guests will enjoy two towering masterpieces of chamber music by Antonin Dvořák: Bass Quintet Op. 18 (later revised as Op. 77) and Piano Quartet No. 1 in D Major Op. 23. These beautiful compositions will be played in the midst of Cropsey’s magnificent paintings. A catered reception will follow the performance. “Eight of our area’s finest chamber musicians will play, including Grammy Award-winning jazz bassist, John Patitucci. John loves playing Dvořák; it’s an important part of his career,” said Peter Seidenberg, artist director of the RiverArts Chamber Series. “The skill set of a jazz musician is completely applicable to cham-
ber music; it’s the same collaborative energy. We cherish the experience of playing with John because he’s such a well-rounded, creative musician.” Other musicians include violinist and conductor Chi-Chi Best-
mann, who, throughout her diverse career, has performed with the likes of Jay-Z, Enya, and Beyonce; and violinist Kelly Hall-Tompkins, proclaimed by the New York Times as “the versatile violinist who makes the music come alive”
and lauded by BBC Music Magazine for her “tonal mastery.”Tickets are available at riverarts.org/chamber and must be purchased in advance. No tickets will be available at the door. General seating tickets are $90; premium seating tickets are $150. For more information, visit riverarts.org/chamber. The RiverArts Chamber Music Series under the Artistic Direction of Peter Seidenberg is devoted to bringing the finest Chamber Music, both classic and contemporary, to the Rivertowns. The next two innovative concerts in this season are a sneak preview of non-profit Music Kitchen’s upcoming Carnegie Hall concert on Sunday, March 8, 2020, featuring a few of the fifteen commissioned works based on words from homeless shelter clients; and “Beethoven’s Birthday Bash” the weekend of April 18-19, 2020 during which pianist Hui-mei Lin and Peter Seidenberg will perform the composer’s complete works for cello and piano in two concerts. (Submitted)
Chi-chi Bestmann Violist and conductor Chi-Chi Bestmann enjoys a diverse career, from performing Mozart in Carnegie Hall or jamming with rapper Jay Z at Radio City Music Hall to conducting The Annual Westchester All-County Orchestra Festival. As both musician and conductor she has appeared at such diverse venues as Saturday Night Live, Avery Fisher Hall, Alice Tully Hall and Merkin Hall. She has performed with Kurt Masur, Beyoncé, and Enya.
Ling Ling Huang Ling Ling Huang started violin at the age of 4 with her mother Lilan Z. Huang. She continued studying violin with Fredell Lack until her admission to the Cleveland Institute of Music at the age of 15. There, she won the concerto competition with Stravinsky Violin Concerto and the Milhaud Prize.
Kelly Hall-Tompkins Acclaimed by the New York Times as “the versatile violinist who makes the music come alive” and for her “tonal mastery” (BBC Music Magazine) and “searing intensity” (American Record Guide), violinist Kelly Hall-Tompkins is forging a dynamic career as a soloist and chamber musician.
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April Johnson April Johnson has performed throughout the US with the Oracle Trio and the New York Chamber Soloists. She is a former Concertmaster for the Jupiter Symphony, Canton Ohio Symphony, Galatea Ensemble, Queens Oratorio; and Associate Concertmaster for the Norwalk Symphony.
John Patitucci The three-time Grammy award winner switches between acoustic and electric bass: “Deep undertow and dazzling technique share a home in the bass playing of John Patitucci, whose prominence as a sideman goes back 30 years.” (New York Times. May 14, 2015)
Peter Seidenberg “Totally enchanting, inspired performances, brimming with natural, spontaneous musicianship”, raves Gramophone Magazine about cellist Peter Seidenberg. Seidenberg has played in major halls throughout the US, Europe and Asia, and served as principal cellist with the Century Orchestra of Osaka.
Tomoko Uchino Ms. Uchino received awards at the Ettlingen International Piano Competition and the Takahiro Sonoda Piano Award International Competitions. She has performed at major concert halls throughout the United States, Europe, Japan and Thailand, as well as at chamber music festivals.
Hailed by the Strad Magazine for his “warm-hearted playing and mellow tone” Andrew Gonzalez has a diverse career around the world as a soloist, chamber musician, teacher, and entrepreneur in music. He earned his Bachelors and Masters Degrees at the Juilliard School where he studied with world renowned violists Michael Tree, Heidi Castleman, Steve Tenenbom, and Hsin-Yun Huang.
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Laws in place for underage drinking BRONXVILLE TODAY Mayor Mary Marvin
Our police chief has asked me to dedicate my column this week to awareness of state and local laws relating to underage drinking as they are not widely dispersed or understood. As example, in 2008 the Westchester County Legislature passed a “Social Host” Law. In essence, it states that any adult who knowingly allows a party or gathering where minors are present and drinking alcohol—or becomes aware that minors are drinking on their premises—and fails to take action can be punished by fine and/or imprisonment. First time offenders are fined $250 with the amount increasing per incident to a $1000 fine and/or up to one year imprisonment on the third offense. In addition, if someone who drank on your property should subsequently injure someone while driving, civil liabilities attach as well as criminal charges if it is determined that you should have known of their behavior with ignorance not being a defense. It is also important to note that the state has a zero tolerance policy for drivers under 21 impaired by alcohol. Any level of impairment subjects the driver to a DMV hearing and possible license revocation. In house party situations, village police officers are most concerned with determining the source of the alcohol and work closely with neighboring jurisdictions to ascertain point of sale. In addition, our police force does “integrity checks” on all village businesses that serve or sell alcohol and I am gratified to report
that they were all law abiding at last check. We are all aware that a merchant selling alcohol to a minor can be arrested. The charge is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by a wide range of fines and up to one year in jail. However, under the same law a “seller” or “giver” of an alcoholic beverage to a minor can be a 16-year old handing a beer to a 19-year old at a party and the same penalties apply. Bronxville, like many other communities, has an Open Container Law with violators subject to fines from $25 to $250, 30 hours of community service and mandatory attendance at a MADD meeting with stricter penalties for repeat offenders. However, concurrently, under an applicable Alcoholic State Beverage Control Law, the punishment is the same but there is no requirement that the container be open or even physically in one’s hand. Everyone under the age of 21 at a party or in a car where alcohol is present can be deemed violating the law. Not drinking is not a defense. This is a classic case of guilt by association. The most dangerous situations are those when friends all have been drinking but one is in particular extremis requiring medical attention. Youngsters will often call 911 but then leave the scene fearing their own punishment. The result is often precious minutes lost as EMTs and police look for the exact location of the child often in the dark. There have been cases of youngsters found in snow banks and hypothermic here in the village. In late 2011, the New York State Legislature passed a “911 Good Samaritan Law” specifically to address this dangerous situation. The law seeks to encourage youngsters to call 911, remain with their friend
until help arrives with the caller held harmless, thereby averting a possible tragedy. Some of the above laws are strict to be sure but the underlying premise is the safety and well-being of minors. The police are sworn to uphold the law but at the same time local police departments have some discretion in eventual disposition and punishment. A great deal of the village police efforts in this area are directed toward education and rehabilitation rather than punishment. Our department views indiscretions of our youth as opportunities for teachable moments, fully understanding the long-term implications of arrest and prosecution. However, in certain circumstances, the filing of formal charges may be necessary. The department’s paramount concern is the safety of our youth and educating them that poor choices have consequences. The most disheartening scenario for our officers is bringing someone to the police station one Friday night only to see him or her out the next Friday night exhibiting the same behavior. Our Police Department’s current emphasis is on training officers to earn specialization in youth services. In the past, we had one officer so trained and now we have 14 who work very closely with the school, students and families to assist in youth issues of all varieties, not just underage drinking. Parents are encouraged to call the department and collaborate with officers on prevention strategies. As residents, police officers, school officials and devoted parents, we must band together to ensure the safety and well-being of the village’s most precious asset, our young people.
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Stepinac donates 150 turkeys to food pantry “Frozen 2” was the No.1 movie at the box office over the weekend but Stepinac High School students achieved another frozen and more meaningful hit of their own by donating 150 frozen turkeys to a local food pantry to help assure families will not go hungry
this Thanksgiving. Organized by Stepinac’s Campus Ministry program, the Turkey Trot initiative was undertaken on behalf of Our Lady of Mount Carmel-Elmsford Community Food Pantry. As is typical when Stepinac students mobilize
around a campaign to help those in need, they surpassed the original goal of donating 120 turkeys. In an email to Stepinac, Virginia Sabia, fundraising volunteer for the non-profit, said Turkey Trot was “an amazing feat and we give a great shout out of thanks
to you all. As you know, we are a totally volunteer run pantry and rely on community partners to support our mission that families do not go hungry.” With the successful completion of Turkey Trot, the allboys Stepinac—ranked among America’s 50 top Catholic high schools—has launched a new major holiday campaign, again run
Stepinac High School students donated 150 frozen turkeys to a local food pantry to help assure families will not go hungry this Thanksgiving.
by Campus Ministry, entitled the Adopt a Family Christmas Collection. Over the next few weeks, Stepinac’s 34 homerooms will be provided lists of local families in need as well as lists of essential items those family members need. The goal is for the students in each homeroom to collect all the items by Dec. 18 when the campaign ends, in time for the adopted families to receive by Christmas. Stepinac students have a tradition of raising the bar year-round for mobilizing around worthy causes and setting new records for their tireless efforts. The new school year has been especially notable: In the most successful blood drive yet, 140 students and members of the administration, faculty and friends made life-saving donations. The participation was triple the average, according to the New York Blood Center. As a result, up to 420 patients will be helped during their treatments and procedures.” In another first-ever Campus Ministry-led campaign, 148 students participated in the Cardboard Box City campaign in which the students slept overnight in cardboard boxes they assembled. They not only raised awareness about the homeless but
raised $17,000 to help the homeless in Westchester communities and New York City. In a related campaign to help the homeless, the Crusaders football team returned to volunteer their time to finish a home in Chappaqua by installing windows for The Fuller Center for Housing, a non-profit that provides adequate shelter for all people in need worldwide. A contingent of students returned to the chilly waters of Long Island Sound at Glen Island Park, New Rochelle to participate in the 11th Annual Polar Plunge (Freezin’ for a Reason) to help benefit the athletes of the Special Olympics. Each year, Stepinac students have raised thousands of dollars for this cause And that’s just the tip of the iceberg of the full scope of how much Stepinac students give back to the community. That’s because in order to graduate, seniors are required to fulfill 100 hours of community service. Not only are Stepinac graduates well prepared for post- secondary success at college and in their careers but are anchored firmly in making a life-long commitment to serving the community, one of the distinguishing hallmarks of Stepinac’s alumni. (Submitted)\
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County parks to offer ‘Black Friday’ golf gift cards
Want to buy terrific holiday gifts for yourself and your friends? GolfWestchester is getting into the holiday spirit by offering deals that add a 10 percent value to golf gift cards bought between Friday, Nov. 29 and Monday, Dec. 2. For example, $10 will be added to a $100 gift card; $20 will be added to a $200 gift card. The county’s golf courses are
Maple Moor in White Plains; Saxon Woods in Scarsdale; Mohansic in Yorktown Heights; Hudson Hills in Ossining and Sprain Lake and Dunwoodie, both in Yonkers. Black Friday golf gift cards can be bought at all Westchester County golf courses Nov. 29 through Dec. 2 and at the county parks main offices at 450 Saw Mill River Road in Ardsley, only
on Dec. 2. At Hudson Hills only, a 10 percent discount will be offered to all new or upgraded annual passes purchased from Friday, Nov. 29, through Monday, Dec. 2. As a bonus, anyone who buys a 2020 Annual Pass for play at Hudson Hills will get to play there free for the rest of the 2019 season. Go to golf.westchestergov.com for more information. (Submitted)
Here are the savings you’ll enjoy: with 10% DISCOUNT FINAL Pass Savings Cost Unlimited Annual (7 days) $3,750 $375 $3,375 Twilight Annual (7 days) $2,350 $235 $2,115 Senior Annual (5 days) $2,350 $235 $2,115 Weekday Annual (5 days) $2,650 $265 $2,385 without 10% DISCOUNT FINAL Pass Savings Cost Unlimited Annual (7 days) $4,350 $435 $3,915 Twilight Annual (7 days) $2,750 $275 $2,475 Senior Annual (5 days) $2,750 $275 $2,475 Weekday Annual (5 days) $3,350 $335 $3,350
GolfWestchester is getting into the holiday spirit by offering deals that add a 10 percent value to golf gift cards for any of Westchester’s public courses bought between Friday, Nov. 29 and Monday, Dec. 2.
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NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 10/14/19. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 31 Lakeview Ave West, Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567. Notice of Formation of Upstate Boys Club, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. Notice of Formation of NUBES NOVEM DUO LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/21/19. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 161 Crary Ave, Mt. Vernon, NY 10550. Purpose: any lawful activity. Notice of Formation of MarVette Global, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 08/01/2019. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 134 Mayflower Avenue, New Rochelle. NY 10801. Purpose: any lawful activity. Notice of Formation of Taylor M. Ham, Marriage and Family Therapy, PLLC. Arts of Org. filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 09/17/19. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 471 California Road, Bronxville, NY 10708. Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 10/28/19. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 411 Theodore Fremd Ave Suite 206 S Rye, NY 10580. Notice of Formation of White Dog Consulting LLC, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. Notice of Formation of The Sleepyhead Coach, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 10/08/19. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 243 Murray Ave, Larchmont. NY 10538. Purpose: any lawful activity.
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County launches vaping prevention campaign Upholding Westchester County’s commitment to public health, Westchester County Executive George Latimer, the Department of Health and several community partners have launched a Vaping Prevention and Awareness Campaign. The campaign includes a series of three public service announcements, PSAs, released in the days leading up to the Great American Smokeout, on Nov. 21. The videos were created to help inform county residents about the dangers of vaping. “For more than 40 years, the American Cancer Society has hosted the Great American Smokeout on the third Thursday in November. Today, we are facing a new challenge with vaping becoming more prevalent with our youth,” Latimer said. “This Public Awareness Campaign is designed to help educate our parents on the dangers and health risks associated with vaping, so they can hopefully stop the problem before it starts.” “Quitting vaping can be just as difficult as quitting smoking because nicotine in vapes and tobacco is highly addictive,” said Dr. Sherlita Amler, county Health Department commissioner.
Help is available to you in Westchester County: ·NY Smoke Free - 1-866-697-8487 ·Centers for Disease Control 1-800-QUIT-NOW ·American Cancer Society support groups - 1-800-277-2345 ·American Lung Association - find a clinic near you, call 1-800-LUNGUSA The first Westchester PSA focuses on The Health Risks of Vaping in Children. It features Dr. Amy Brown and Dr. Shetal Shah. Brown is an attending Pediatric Pulmonologist at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at Westchester Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at New York Medical College. Shah is a neonatologist and researcher and a Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Neonatology at New York Medical College. The second PSA focuses on How to Recognize Vape Devices. It features Carolyn D’Agostino, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuser Counselor and Credentialed Prevention Professional who is a Student Assistance Counselor for Student Assistance Services, a not-for-profit
agency whose focus is substance abuse prevention. The final PSA focuses on How to Talk to Kids about Vaping. It features advice from Amler and Dr. Daniel A. Cohen, a pediatrician at WestMed in Purchase. Amler is a Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics at New York Medical College School of Medicine; and a Distinguished Lecturer at the College’s School of Public Health, as well as a Senior Fellow at its Center for Disaster Medicine. Cohen is Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. For more information, call the New York State Vaping Hotline at 1-888-364-3046. (Submitted)
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THE REVIEW • November 29, 2019 • 15
A reason for thanks LIVE MIKE Mike Smith
On Thursday, millions of Americans will gather with their families, sit around the dining room table in front of a delicious spread and reflect on all the things that they are grateful for. But while this may be a time for joyous contemplation and gratitude, I have to say it; if you’re a New York sports fan, there’s not a whole lot to be jazzed about right now. Now lets get one thing out of the way; if you’re a New York Islanders fan, none of this applies to you. I know the Isles lost to Anaheim on Monday night, but you can’t do much better than they’ve done over the last 45 days, which is to tally an absolutely unbelievable record of 15-0-2. So you’ve earned the right to smugly snack
on your turkey and your potatoes as the rest of us search for positive signs. Everyone else? Coming up with sports positives in the last year or so is a bit more difficult. Sure, the Yankees made the ALCS this year, and sure, they’ve got a host of good young position players. But you can’t tell me that the final memory of the 2019 season—Jose Altuve’s walk-off home run against Aroldis Chapman—wasn’t an absolute nightmare, especially when you factor in the Astros’ cheating scandal that figures to be the front page news for as long as the Major League Baseball investigation drags on. The Mets had their highlights this year too, but unfortunately they were of the individual accolade variety, with Pete Alonso and Jacob deGrom winning the NL Rookie of the Year and Cy Young awards, respectively. Outside of a brief late-season
run last summer, they certainly didn’t give you much more to cheer about. The Giants and Jets are slogging through rebuilding seasons, and even though Sam Darnold has shown improvement over the last few weeks, it’s sure to not be enough to get Gang Green into the playoffs. And as far as our teams at Madison Square Garden go, I guess we can be thankful for the Rangers’ mediocrity, as it’s a far cry better than the abomination that the Knicks have become. But Thanksgiving isn’t a time for envy. It’s a time to take stock in our blessings and count our good fortune. And even though our local teams haven’t had much of that fortune recently, it’s important to remember that it could always be worse. After all, we could always be rooting for the Bengals.
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On Nov. 28, millions of Americans will count their blessings around the Thanksgiving table. Our local sports teams haven’t given us much to be thankful for. Photo courtesy Wikipedia.org
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THE ROUNDUP CLASS D
STATE SEMIFINALS
Moriah 46 Tuckahoe 12 At Middletown HS
11/22/19
On Friday night, needing just one win to punch its ticket to Syracuse, the Tuckahoe football team fell to a Section VII Moriah team and star running back Maddox Blaise, whose terrific performance paved the way for a one-sided Vikings win. Blaise rushed for 307 yards and five touchdowns in the win, breaking out for 181 yards and three scores in the first half to send the Tigers into the intermission trailing 24-6. Tuckahoe quarterback Justin Lee—back after serving a one game suspension last week—was a bright spot for the Tigers, finding the end zone on a first half keeper and connecting with wideout Evan Rivera on a 77-yard scoring strike in the second half. With the win, Moriah earned the right to take on Section VI Clymer Central/Sherman/Pana-
Michael Meyers makes a tackle against Waterville on Nov. 15. The Tigers fell to Moriah 46-12 on Friday.
ma for the Class D title on Nov. 29 at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York. Tuckahoe finished the year with a 9-2 record. CLASS A
STATE SEMIFINALS
Cornwall 45 Rye 34 At Middletown HS
11/22/19
Despite being known for its prolific offense all season long, Rye simply wasn’t able to keep pace with the defending state champions on Friday, falling to Cornwall in the Class A state semifinals. The Section IX champs were able to win their 23rd straight game despite missing their starting quarterback, thanks to a solid effort from
New Rochelle gets set to take the field against Shenendehowa on Nov. 22. The Huguenots topped the Plainsmen 24-17. Contributed photo
running back Amin Woods. Woods rushed for 163 yards and three touchdowns on the night, which opened things up for backup quarterback Louie Francese, who completed six passes, threw for one touchdown, and ran for another. The Garnets were led by quarterback Declan Lavelle, who went 21 for 40 for 388 yards and three touchdowns and also added a pair of rushing scores. Wideout James Mackle emerged as Lavelle’s top threat with Matt Tepedino hampered by a knee injury this week. Mackle had seven catches for 174 receiving yards. The Dragons will look to win their second straight Class A state title when they take on Section III Carthage on Nov. 22. Rye finished the 2019 season with a 9-2 record. CLASS AA
STATE SEMIFINALS
New Rochelle 24 Shenendehowa 17 At Middletown HS
Declan Lavelle throws a pass for Rye on Nov. 15. Lavelle threw for 388 yards in the Garnets’ state semifinal game against Cornwall, but Rye fell to the Dragons 45-34.
11/23/19
In a postseason marred by off-field controversy, New Rochelle’s football team simply keeps chugging along. Last Saturday, they earned the right to
play in the Class AA state championship game, coming from behind to top Section II champion Shenendehowa thanks to a gutsy performance by sophomore quarterback Tariq Benjamin. Benjamin played through a sprained ankle he suffered in the first quarter and came up big in the clutch, throwing two fourth quarter touchdowns to help his team rally from a seven-point deficit and beat the Plainsmen by one score. New Rochelle’s defense also did a terrific job handling Shenendehowa’s 1,600 yard-rusher, Billy Beach, holding the running back to just 35 yards on 11 carries. The win was the second in which the Huguenots were without the services of head coach Lou DiRienzo, who was “reassigned” away from his coaching duties by the New Rochelle Board of Education on Nov. 13. The decision was met with protests from New Rochelle community members and although DiRienzo did meet with school officials on Monday, Nov. 25, it remains unclear if he will be reinstated before the Huguenots’ Dec. 1 state championship game against McQuaid Jesuit. -Reporting by Mike Smith