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ON LIFE Pet Rescue in Harrison is helping pet shelters in Texas affected by the devastation of Hurricane Harvey by taking in more than 35 adoptable dogs and providing those shelters with food, blankets and crate donations. For more, see page 6. Photo courtesy Facebook.com/NYPetRescue
Astorino issues executive order on immigration Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino issued an executive order on Sept. 20 that states county law enforcement will “continue to cooperate with federal authorities in investigating and apprehending aliens involved in criminal activity,” but will be prohibited, as has been the policy since 2006, from inquiring about “a person’s immigration status unless such officer is required by law to do so or is investigating illegal activity other than mere
status as an undocumented alien.” Astorino said the executive order is a balanced compromise designed to foster trust within the immigrant community, while not providing sanctuary to criminals. Astorino added that the executive order reinforces existing county police procedure, and replaces a 2006 executive order by then-County Executive Andrew Spano that was determined by the county attorney to be in violation of federal law.
“For years, Washington has failed us,” Astorino said. “We have a broken immigration system and borders that are not secure. This is a failure of Congress, both parties and multiple presidential administrations. While we wait for Washington to finally get its act together, Westchester will continue to protect all of its residents. However, if you end up in our jail for committing a crime, and you’re not here legally, we’re not providing a sanctuary to you
and we will cooperate fully with federal immigration officials.” In August, Astorino vetoed an act passed by the Board of Legislators because of strong objections by many in law enforcement, the county attorney and others who said that the bill would turn Westchester into a “sanctuary county,” as defined by the U.S. Department of Justice. In his veto message, Astorino IMMIGRATION continued on page 5
B’ville school remembers 9/11 On the 16th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center in New York, the Pentagon in Virginia and Flight 93 in Pennsylvania, members of the Bronxville High School senior class, administrators and faculty members gathered on the school’s front lawn to pay their respects to the victims and heroes who lost their lives on Sept. 11. The memorial ceremony featured student reflections, a poetry reading and performances by the
high school chorus as the school honored the thousands of people who lost their lives during the attacks and the hundreds of first responders who died as a result of their rescue efforts. Honorary guests of the ceremony included members of the Bronxville fire and police departments, and retired New York City Fire Department Battalion Chief Eugene Carty, who was a first REMEMBERS continued on page 3
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responder on 9/11. “It is important that we are here today memorializing the events that happened 16 years ago,” said social studies teacher Chris Doyle, who remembered two close friends he lost in the
attacks. “We cannot forget. The tradition of remembering these tragedies needs to continue as a way to show respect for the victims.” The tribute included a performance of “900 Miles” by the chorus, led by choral director Pamela Simpson, as well as
a poetry reading by Katie Gordon, reflections by Kiki Shinsato, Ava Austi and Senior Class Presidents Caroline Kirby and Andrew Cargill. They reflected on the anniversary and their visit to the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum, where students saw artifacts recovered from the
rubble that day, heard the voices of those who were trapped in the buildings and learned the timeline of events. “We will be one of the last generations to have been alive during Sept. 11, 2001,” Kirby said. “It is our responsibility to ensure that the future knows of
Bronxville High School senior class presidents Caroline Kirby and Andrew Cargil addressed their classmates during a memorial tribute for the victims and heroes who lost their lives on 9/11. Photos courtesy Bronxville school district
the incredible loss that was felt on that day but also the remarkable reaction. The United States immediately came together to support one another through the calamity.” Cargill added that 9/11 is a day that has forever changed the world, and the solemn ceremo-
ny is a way to honor the memory of the thousands of people who died that day. “Sept. 11 will always be a part of our identity as Americans,” he said. “It stands as a symbol for our resilience, our patriotism and our protection of freedom.” (Submitted)
Honorary guests of the ceremony included members of the Bronxville fire and police departments, and retired New York City Fire Department Battalion Chief Eugene Carty, who was a first responder on 9/11.
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What’s going on... Eastchester Public Library
Room and The Firebird Cafe. She was honored with the MAC Award for Best Female Vocalist from the Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs. The concert is free and open to the public.
Science Time On Tuesday, Sept. 26 from 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. For children ages 4 and up. A fast-paced, hands-on science activity where participants will make eruptiing apples. Online registration required. Include child’s name and age in the comment box provided. For more information on hours and programs, visit eastchesterlibrary.org. The library will be closed on Monday, Sept. 4 for Labor Day.
Teen Potion/Slime Making Program On Monday, Sept. 25 from 7:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Calling all witches and wizards! Want to make your favorite Harry Potter potion? The library will be brewing its very own Polyjuice Potion for you to take home. All materials provided. Online registration is required as space is limited. For more information, email Amelia at abuccarelli@wlsmail.org.
The College Application: Extracurricular Activities and Recommendation Letters On Wednesday, Oct. 4 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. This workshop will explain how a student’s extracurricular profile and recommendation letters can enhance their overall college applications. Online registration is is required as space is limited.
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Tots of Fun: Playdate On Wednesday, Sept. 27 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Open to toddlers, age 2. An early literacy program with songs, stories, music and movement.
Tea & Chocolate Tasting On Thursday, Sept. 28 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Come and experience three different teas and four organic chocolates. Learn how to pair teas and take your taste to a new and healthier, happier place. Presented by Carolyn Poncato. Space is limited. Registration required by calling 337-7680 ext. 24 or emailing bronxvillelibrary@gmail.com.
Free ACT practice exam On Saturday, Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants should bring pencils, a snack, an approved calculator, and water. The deadline to register is Friday, Oct. 6 by visiting revolutionprep.com/partners/ practice-exams/school/137573. For more information, contact Calvin Fortenberry, director of School Partnerships – East, at 516-366-1624 or calvin. fortenberry@revolutionprep.com.
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Local news Local discounts with library card The Eastchester and Tuckahoe public libraries invite you to support small local businesses. Your library card will get you a discount at some area businesses: Hamilton Cleaners, Kawer’s Tuckahoe Paint and Glass, Mill Road Wines & Liquors, Pinot’s Palette, Robert’s Flowers, and Wild Orchid of Westchester. All you need to do to receive your discount is show your library card at the time of purchase. Don’t forget to take a picture and post on social media using #mylibraryshopslocal. For more information, visit eastchester.org.
Garth Essex tag sale On Saturday, Sep. 23 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 230-260 Grayrock Road, Eastchester. Rain date: Sunday, Sept. 24. Multiple families from five buildings will be selling items, including antiques, household items, furniture, books, toys, sporting goods, collectibles, clothes, kids’ gear, and more.
Annual Tuckahoe Music Festival On Saturday, Sept. 23 at 8 p.m. at Depot Square, Tuckahoe. Don’t miss a special concert featuring Village People; The Sugarhill Gang; Alfa, Luci and Norma Jean, formerly of Chic; and from the hit NBC TV show “America’s Got Talent,” Angelica Hale and Evie Claire. No tickets required. Just bring your dancing shoes and your closest friends for a night you’ll remember forever. Organized by the Generoso Pope Foundation. For more information, call 793-7777 or visit gpfny.org/concert.
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For more information on library hours and programs, visit bronxvillelibrary.org.
Hooray for Love On Sunday, Sept. 24 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Yeager Room. The Friends of the Bronxville Public Library welcomes back cabaret artist Diana Templeton for a show of cabaret favorites. Templeton’s extensive show business career spans more than 40 years. Her many performances throughout the New York metropolitan area have earned her a devoted fan base, with credits including TV, radio, nightclubs, and iconic venues such as The Russian Tea
to 13. Dream up your own constellation, name it, and create it with collage and mixed media. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn about constellations, write their own constellation story, and then physically create one with art materials. Register by calling the library at 961-2121.
For more information on library hours and programs, visit tuckahoe.com/library.
Hudson River Museum constellation workshop On Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 4 p.m. For ages 7
On Sunday, Sept. 24 at 9 a.m. at Eastchester Town Hall. Runners and walkers of all experience welcome. To register, visit runsignup.com/Race/ NY/Eastchester/Eastchester5k. To volunteer, visit eastchester5k.org/volunteer. All proceeds will go to benefit the Eastchester Historical Society Restoration Fund and the Tuckahoe/Eastchester Girl Scout Cabin Fund. Visit eastchester5k.org for more information and a copy of the race route.
NewYork-Presbyterian/Lawrence Hospital
The NewYork-Presbyterian/Lawrence Hospital is located at 55 Palmer Road in Bronxville. For more information, visit nyp.org.
Coping skills workshop series for cancer Continuing Mondays from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Cancer Center Conference Room. This is a coping skills workshop for adult men and women with cancer that will address the emotional experience of living with cancer and ways to effectively manage intense feelings, enhance communication, and learn coping techniques to decrease anxiety. Specific skills will be introduced including mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. The workshops will be led by licensed clinical
social workers from Gilda’s Club. Workshop dates: Mondays, Sept. 25, and Oct. 2, 9, 16 and 23. Attendance at each weekly session is strongly encouraged. To register, call 644-8844 ext. 103 or email cspeck@gildasclubwestchester.org.
Joint Replacement and Surgery Patient Education Every Wednesday from 9:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. in the NYP Lawrence lobby Conference Room. Are you tired of knee, hip or shoulder pain? Have you scheduled joint replacement surgery? All are welcome to attend this pre-operative joint replacement patient education class to learn about the surgical and rehabilitative experience, and meet the hospital’s multidisciplinary team who can answer your questions. To register, call 787-2119.
Aphasia Support Group Meeting On Wednesday, Sept. 27 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the NYP Palmer Hall, first floor, Rehabilitation Department (Speech Office). Aphasia is a communication disorder that often results from damage to the brain, usually caused by stroke. It can affect the ability to speak and understand, read and write. These free meetings are for anyone who has the condition and are led by a NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital speech therapist. The gatherings offer information on how to improve communication, the latest in aphasia research, language games, and a place to make friends in a supportive environment. Family members and caregivers are welcome. For more information, call Dahna Stadtmauer or Meagan Moscaritolo at 787-3373.
Westchester Italian Cultural Center
The Westchester Italian Cultural Center is located at Generoso Pope Place in Tuckahoe. For more information, call 771-8700 or visit wiccny.org.
St. Pio Festival On Friday, Sept. 22 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 23 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.; and Sunday, Sept. 24 from noon to 7 p.m., at Depot Square, Tuckahoe. The opening procession and benediction will be held on Sept. 22 at 7:15 p.m., and the closing procession and benediction will be held on Sept. 24 at 7 p.m.; both events will be at Depot Square. St. Pio will be displayed for the duration of the festival. There will be Italian music, entertainment and food vendors.
Adult language courses Learn to speak Italian, or improve your speaking skills, in one of WICC’s many Italian language classes. The center offers three levels of classes to ensure that you can find a class that is suitable for you. Call 771-8700 for more information or to register. Still not sure which class is right for you? Trial classes are available for $40 upon request. 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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Painters On Location raises money for arts center If you took a stroll on Sept. 15 or 16, you may have spotted one of the 35 artists who set out to paint local landmarks, landscapes, and seascapes for The Rye Arts Center’s 14th Painters On Location, sponsored by Houlihan Lawrence. Some artists set their up easels
downtown on Purchase Street. More adventurous painters hiked into the Marshlands for a secluded view of the Sound. Other perennial favorites include Playland and the Tide Mill Yacht Basin’s red barn. Red and white balloons served as beacons so visitors could spot them at a distance.
From left, Meg Rodriguez, executive director of The Rye Arts Center, and Judi Smith, Rye brokerage manager and Sound Shore Region manager at Houlihan Lawrence. Contributed photos
On Saturday evening, more than 200 people crowded into The Rye Arts Center to view the newly painted works and place their bids. Each painting was sold in a live auction led by Christie’s auctioneer, Richard Lloyd. Among those in attendance were New York State Assemblyman Steven Otis; Westchester County Legislator Catherine Parker; Rye Mayor Joseph Sack; and Barbara Elliot and Robert Wiener, ArtsWestchester board members. A reception preceding the auction featured drinks from Westchester’s newest hard cider brewery, Diner Brew Co., and Mamaroneck’s Good Shepherd Distillery. Bareburger supplied the event with a healthy dose of sliders for all to enjoy. 51 paintings were sold, garnering more than $35,000. Proceeds from Painters On Location will support outreach programs at The Rye Arts Center. These programs include need-based scholarships, after-school programs for under-served youth, in-school arts education programs, arts enrichment for Port Chester Head Start, a dance program for people with Parkinson’s Disease, and more. (Submitted)
Participating Artists
The Painters On Location event sold 51 paintings, raising more than $35,000.
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said the act “violates federal law, infringes upon long-established principles of law enforcement cooperation, and jeopardizes millions in federal public safety grants.” George Longworth, the commissioner of the county Public Safety Department, added that “anything that inhibits our ability to work with federal law enforcement partners like the FBI, the Department of Homeland Security and other agencies is a bad and reckless idea.” Hector Lopez, president of the Westchester Hispanic Law Enforcement Association, said the act would have placed “handcuffs on our law enforcement officers, not the criminals” and would have opened the doors for undocumented immigrants involved in criminal activity, such as the ruthless MS-13 gang, to migrate to Westchester and prey on other immigrants. The Legal Aid Society of Westchester was concerned that restricting Homeland Security from the county jail would have caused
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them to “move to other areas to find non-citizens such as courts, houses of worship, schools, etc.” Astorino said he believes his executive order should calm the stated fears of undocumented immigrants that they cannot report crimes or seek medical assistance for fear that they will be deported. “Everyone in Westchester, no matter what their immigration status is, should feel safe to report crimes and seek medical attention,” Astorino said. “However, Westchester cannot and must not become a ‘sanctuary county’ that provides a safe haven to criminals. My executive order protects the former, and my veto of the act prevents the latter.” The new executive order has support of members of the Board of Legislators throughout Westchester. “This executive order strikes the right balance between the concerns of law enforcement and the concerns of the immigrant community and I’m happy to support it,” said Minority Leader John Testa, a Peekskill Republican. “I support immigrants and
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they should always feel welcome in our community,” said Legislator Francis Corcoran, a Bedford Republican. “This executive order moves us to the proper place to protect all of our residents and gets to the heart of the concerns raised by some of my constituents.” “The executive order is a common sense measure designed to support law enforcement, protect public safety and give peace of mind to the immigrant community should they need to seek medical or police assistance, or are simply walking down the street,” said Legislator Margaret Cunzio, a Mount Pleasant Conservative. “I worked diligently with the stakeholders in my district and County Executive Astorino to codify these protections for all residents in this executive order,” said Legislator David Tubiolo, a Yonkers Republican. “Westchester County will continue to welcome everyone regardless of where they came from or who their parents were. That’s what the American dream is all about.” (Submitted)
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Local shelter rescues pets affected by Hurricane Harvey By TAYLOR BROWN General Assignment Reporter
After being displaced from their shelters in Texas, more than 35 dogs have found a new home with Pet Rescue in Harrison. Pet Rescue, a nonprofit animal rescue made up of volunteers who take in cats and dogs in hopes of finding them safe homes, started working with other rescues out of Montgomery County in Texas, which is just north of Houston, after Hurricane Harvey trounced the city on Aug. 25 causing catastrophic flooding. Paula Krenkel, president of the board of directors for Pet Rescue, said that a volunteer of theirs had a family member from Texas who they were able to coordinate with to make the animal transfer happen. “Rescue work is, like everything else, a matter of [networking],” Krenkel told the Review. She explained that the family member in Texas had been “concerned about the dire need for help down there in Houston.” The dogs arrived at Pet Rescue’s Harrison headquarters on Sept. 14 thanks to Bottle Babies Rescue van, a nonprofit that rescues and finds homes for dogs and cats. Pet Rescue is expected to be taking in more dogs as well as
Keri Sershen, of New Rochelle, holds her foster dog, 14-year-old Quigley, who was one of the dogs that were transported from Texas following Hurricane Harvey. Photos courtesy Facebook.com/NYPetRescue
cats in the coming weeks. In the meantime, to free up spaces in the shelters, Krenkel said that people from across Westchester County have been stepping up and fostering the new dogs. “It was a huge response,” she said. “We never expected it.” Kim Alboum, director of the emergency placement partner program for the Humane Society of the U.S., HSUS, explained that shelters in Texas are being cleared out to make room for
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animals whose families couldn’t take their pets with them when they evacuated for Harvey. Although Texas Judge Ed Emmett and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced on Aug. 27 that families were allowed to bring their pets into evacuation shelters, many animals were still separated from their families. As of press time, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, ASPCA, has assisted 600 animals displaced by Hurricane Harvey, and the HSUS has helped more than 1900 animals. “There are situations when pet owners do not bring their pets with them when they evacuate— whether they are unable to transport their pets or are evacuating to a safe location where pets are not allowed,” said Alyssa Fleck, spokeswoman for the ASPCA.
The pet shelter plans to take in more dogs and cats in the coming weeks.
Alboum explained that people looking to help these shelters should consider donating to their local rescues. “They’re the ones now taking care of these animals,” she said. “Shelters all over the country have stepped up to accept these animals.” Alboum also encouraged those interested to consider accepting another pet into their home. “It’s a wonderful time to adopt,” she said. “Adopting from an animal shelter right now, even if it’s not an Irma or Harvey shelter, is still clearing room in the system.” Along with creating homes for
these animals, the rescue is also accepting donations, which are being brought down to Texas in the transportation vehicles that brought the animals up. “This time we packed an entire truck of food and supplies,” Krenkel said. She explained that donations have included everything from blankets, to food and crates. “They need everything,” she said. For more information on how you can become a foster for Pet Rescue or to donate, visit NY-PetRescue.org. CONTACT: taylor@homtewn.com
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Dogs of all ages were brought up from Texas and are available to be fostered and adopted from Pet Rescue.
The pet shelter received more than 35 dogs on Sept. 14 from Montgomery County in Texas.
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A busy summer in the village BRONXVILLE TODAY Mayor Mary Marvin
In terms of productivity— and resulting disruption, this was a summer like no other in Bronxville. We are in the final stages of completion of the two biggest projects undertaken in the village in recent memory: the FEMA funded flood mitigation plan and the construction of Villa BXV. Flood Mitigation Over eight years in the making, due to the involvement of seven plus agencies on the federal, state and county levels, we now have an infrastructure of large pipes, storage tanks and force mains— though unseen and costly, they are vital for flood protection of our school and nearby residential homes. Thanks to a model of cooperation between successive school boards and village boards, given the long regulatory process, none of us, parents, students, residents, and faculty will have to take a collective breath every time heavy rains come in our direction. I am enormously grateful to my colleagues on both boards for their cooperation, vision and tenacity as we navigated the regulatory process together. Villa BXV After 30-plus years of attempting to develop this site—long attractive to many developers until they learned it was a former power plant and gas station—the village now has a well-built, architecturally consistent structure that befits the beauty of Christ Church and the homes on Kensington Road. A building engineer from a nearby municipality shared with me that after visiting the project, he felt it was one of the most well-built structures he had seen of late. Expected to go from a zero sum tax benefit to upwards of $600,000 annually, even more importantly it transformed one of the most blighted areas in the village into a beautiful home for
current residents and new neighbors. The parking garage will net precious new spaces for the village as well as providing a sheltered home for cars previously parked in the less than ideal spaces in the former Kensington lot. All a great positive for the village, we owe a great debt of thanks to the nearby neighbors who handled the enormous multiyear disruption with understanding and patience. The village also embarked on projects that would have been major in most years but were dwarfed in magnitude by the two above. Lighting Upgrades For those of you who get off the train in the evenings and head to our west side walking paths and traffic circle, increased illumination was warranted. New poles/structures are on order and you will see vast improvement in illumination in the coming weeks. Bronxville Giving Garden A brainchild of our very active Green Committee, the garden has produced and shared more than 150 pounds of fresh vegetables with our neighbors in Mount Vernon and Tuckahoe. The garden has been a catalyst for volunteering and learning as well as a productive bridge of friendship between the village and our neighbors. Bronxville Public Library Our library had a summer as busy as village government as the staff provided quality programming for every constituency in the village. More than 250 children participated in the summer reading game and summer concerts, science shows and petting zoos drew crowds of 150-plus. Road Resurfacing The trustees committed more than $500,000 to the resurfacing and adjacent curb restoration on roads stretching to every corner of the village. Chief among the improvements centered around the Pondfield Road artery and Midland Avenue intersection. Using recycled bricks, our DPW staff also repaired the brick road on Prescott Avenue without out-
side contractor assistance. Tennis/Paddle Court Refurbishment Our backboard area, including the steps and retaining walls, was completely rebuilt again with the in-house masonry skills of our DPW staff. Two of the paddle courts were repainted and lighting improvements are currently underway. Sewer Relining Enormously important but incredibly unnoticed, we threaded a cured-in-place sanitary sewer liner from Route 22 all the way to Midland Avenue. Next steps include the pipes under Midland Gardens and the Bronxville School. The liner was the final phase after televising, cleaning and in some cases fully repairing collapsed pipes which necessitated all the street openings this summer. The state of the art liner will add 75 years to the life of the system. Our village to-do list, though well crossed out, has many more projects to accomplish. The following is just a sampling: Clean-up/Safety Check of Sagamore Park The park’s use is so intense, high volume and year round that maintenance of fences, surfaces and equipment has to be an on-going concern. Bacon Woods This village open space at the intersections of Kensington Road, Beechtree Lane and Sagamore Road is in need of renewed attention and care. An arborist is scheduled to give recommendations and we are seeking materials to properly address the condition of the walk ways and steps. Metro-North Underpass We continue to work with Metro-North to parse out our respective responsibilities to create an attractive welcoming link between our two business districts. Downtown Revitalization Our Retail Mix Committee has added a much needed jolt of energy and focus on our empty stores and business vitality in general and several stores are coming very soon, with leases out to other prospective tenants.
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Tuckahoe cheerleader donates to kids’ hospital
Lanay Lattimore, of Tuckahoe, checks out the children’s section at Eastchester’s Barnes & Noble for books to donate to charity. Photo/Sibylla Chipaziwa
By SIBYLLA CHIPAZIWA Assistant Editor When Lanay Lattimore found out that her parents couldn’t afford her $1,000 in cheerleading fees this year, the 10-year-old from Tuckahoe decided to raise the money herself by selling lemonade, inspired by one of her father’s friends. Word of mouth and social media helped call attention to Lattimore’s lemonade stand, where she sold the freshly made drink along with some baked goods. “One of the people from the Cheer Moms website came up to me with an envelope,” Lattimore recalled of her first day operating the stand. “When I opened it, there was $300 in it.” As the day was coming an end, David Pope, president and CEO of the Generoso Pope Foundation in Tuckahoe, stopped by for a cup of lemonade. “Lanay used to cheer for me a while ago,” Pope said. “She took a little break and wanted to come back. Then I heard
about the stand.” Impressed by young Lattimore’s entrepreneurship, Pope, whose foundation sponsors the Tuckahoe Tigers cheerleading program, amongst other initiatives, had a surprise for her. “I stopped by the stand and saw all the work she was doing, and it was a lot of work,” he said. “Eventually, I decided that I would pay for her cheerleading program.” However, his gift to Lattimore was based on two conditions: She was to give it her all on the cheerleading squad, and whatever money was raised from the lemonade stand would be donated to charity, with Pope matching the amount raised. Lattimore chose to donate her earnings of more than $500 to the Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital. “At her age, that’s really impressive,” Pope said. So on Aug. 20, a gorgeous Sunday afternoon, Lattimore and her family joined Pope at Barnes & Noble in Eastches-
ter to shop for books to donate to the Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital in Valhalla later that day. “I decided to buy books because a good book is a great way to get children’s minds off of their disease,” said Lattimore, who also donated some LEGOs to the hospital. “You want to think about [treatment] positively.” The nonprofit hospital, founded in 2004, provides advanced pediatric care with specialists in almost every medical field. It was named after Maria Fareri, the daughter of renowned real estate developer John Fareri, who died from rabies in 1995 at age 13. Her parents later learned that she had a wish for the health and well-being of all children worldwide, and raised money to open the only hospital in the U.S. named after a child. Lattimore told the Review that she plans to do more charitable fundraising in the future. CONTACT: sibylla@hometwn.com
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1917: A year of many changes HISTORICALLY SPEAKING Richard Forliano
This column was written with Michael Fix, historian emeritus of the Eastchester Historical Society. One hundred years ago when the United States entered World War I, known then as “the Great War,” most Americans, including people in our local communities, were unaware of the vast changes transforming society. For three and a half years, Europe had been embroiled in devastating and senseless slaughter. Americans were ambivalent about our country entering that war. The ghastly carnage and poison gas coupled with the stalemate in the trenches only heightened their anxiety. Many in our town including the rapidly growing villages of Bronxville and Tuckahoe shared their concern. For the most part,
the people of Westchester and the rest of the country followed the isolationist position initiated by George Washington based on two great oceans protecting us from the corruption of Europe. But not all Americans or people in our area held isolationist views. Some citizens including residents in lower Westchester felt it necessary to prepare for what they considered an inevitable conflict. As early as February of 1916, a Bronxville weekly newspaper urged preparation for national defense. New Rochelle had organized a Citizen’s Protective League and in nearby Yonkers, a Lincoln Military Association was organized to acquire land for use as a training ground for citizen soldiers to act as a national training to assist the national government. While these plans never came to fruition, the land designated for the training ground would eventually become Tibbets Brook Park. From the early weeks of the war in Europe, the United States,
though technically neutral, acted as a cash-and-carry arsenal for the British and French. The economic viability of Wall Street and America became dependent on an allied victory. To break a British naval blockade of German ports, Germany began submarine warfare against American vessels. When America entered the Great War, Germans were America’s largest ethnic group, totally almost 10 percent of the population. They clung to their heritage by speaking German and maintaining German-language schools, newspapers and social clubs. Atrocities committed during the brutal invasion of Belgium at the beginning of the war, the sinking of the Lusitania on which there were American passengers, a hostile American press, and a few examples of sabotage began to gradually shift public opinion against Germany. In 1917, the United States was a nation in flux. While a good number of Americans still lived
on the farm, the move to more populated urban centers had already begun. Entry into the war would force Americans to confront the growing diversity of early 20th-century America. For the first time a farm boy from the country, ethnic German, Irish and Italian immigrants, the WASP elite and many other groups were forced to meet one another, confront one another, and figure out with varying degrees of success what was holding our country together. In many ways, our own local communities were a microcosm of the changes sweeping across the nation. The recently created village of Bronxville (1898) with a growing population of little more than 2000 had been transformed from an underpopulated hamlet to a nearby suburban haven for affluent people wishing to escape the congestion of New York City. Bronxville was a prime example of a small, high prestige Westchester suburb with people living in architecturally significant homes. Just north of Bronxville was a very different kind of communi-
ty. A little more than half the size of Bronxville, Tuckahoe posed a sharp contrast to its southern neighbor. Tuckahoe had been the center of Eastchester government and industry for over half a century. Its population was also booming with newly arrived Italian immigrants employed in the building trades, the quarries, railroads, and the construction of Kensico Dam. An influx of African-American workers fleeing the restrictive Jim Crow laws of the rural South had also just begun. Tuckahoe, along with its neighbors in Yonkers, New Rochelle and Mount Vernon, reflected the ethnic and racial divisions that were sweeping across America. The unincorporated section of Eastchester, twice the land area of its two villages, Bronxville and Tuckahoe, was more connected to America’s rural past. It consisted of farms, undeveloped land, emerging golf courses, and a scattering of neighborhoods. Its number of residents was exceeded by Tuckahoe and nearly equaled by Bronxville. The nearby Yonkers neighborhood of
In 1917, most of Eastchester outside its two villages of Bronxville and Tuckahoe was still farmland, as this picture of the area that would become Garth Road shows. Photo courtesy Richard Forliano
Crestwood, often confused with Tuckahoe, before the turn of the 20th century, had been largely farmland. By the beginning of World War I, Crestwood had 150 homes, a train station it shared with Tuckahoe and an elementary school. The population of the city of Mount Vernon—before 1892 a village in the town of Eastchester—and the fashionable suburban city of New Rochelle both experienced population booms. In lower Westchester, the automobile and the service station began to rival the horse and the blacksmith shop as the foremost mode of transportation. People flocked to local cinemas to watch silent films. D. W. Griffith’s full length picture, “The Birth of a Nation,” featured a revival of the Ku Klux Klan. But the most significant changes were precipitated by America’s entry into World War I. In his bid for re-election in 1916, President Woodrow Wilson had campaigned on the slogan “He Kept Us Out of War.” But events in early 1917 would make keeping that boast impossible. In January, Germany resumed unrestricted submarine warfare on American shipping. When a telegram issued to a German diplomat from the German foreign office to Mexico was intercepted by the British promising the return of Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona in return for their support against the United States, the die was cast. On April 6, 1917, the United States entered the Great War. At that point America was woefully unprepared. The ensuing articles will depict the vast changes in American society as a result of actions taken to win the war. Many thanks to the lower Westchester Historians Roundtable for their pioneering research that made this article possible: Eloise Morgan, former Bronxville Village historian; Ray Gelebracht, Bronxville Village historian; Phil White, Tuckahoe Village historian, Gigi Carnes, president of the Crestwood Historical Society; Lissa Halen, curator for Eastchester Historical Society; David Osborn, site manager of St. Paul’s National Historic Site; and especially Barbara Davis, New Rochelle City historian. Please contact us historian@eastchesterhistoricalsociety.org with any comments or questions you have about this column. For more information on the Eastchester Historical Society and its numerous programs, visit eastchesterhistoricalsociety.org.
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Business Briefs Westchester’s top 40 young professionals celebrated The Business Council of Westchester, BCW recently honored 40 of the county’s most outstanding young business professionals, presenting them with its coveted “Rising Stars” awards. The awards were presented to the Rising Stars’ Class of 2017 during a celebration and cocktail reception held June 15 at the Atrium at 800 Westchester Ave. News 12’s Tara Rosenblum, a member of the Rising Stars’ Class of 2007, served as the master of ceremonies. The 2017 Rising Stars represent a diverse array of industries, including education, health care, law, finance, real estate development, public relations and marketing, among others. Rising Stars honorees are chosen based on professional and/ or entrepreneurial accomplishments, professional and/or business affiliations, and demonstrated leadership skills. “These exemplary young professionals have distinguished themselves through their talent, determination, leadership and commitment to the Westchester business community. Their initiative, innovation and drive to succeed have gone a long way toward ensuring that Westchester remains the smartest county in the United States,” said BCW President and CEO Marsha Gordon. The 2017 Rising Stars are: • Noura Abul-Husn, director, Translational Genetics, Regeneron Genetic Center • Jessica Apicella, senior manager of Marketing, Media Planning & Special Events, Thompson & Bender • Gene-Christian Baca, owner/operator, Walter’s Hot Dogs Inc./Walter’s Hot Dog Truck Inc. • Gregory Bautista, partner, Wilson Elser • Michael Buonassisi, portfolio manager, Altium Wealth Management LLC • John Cerino, senior advisor/confidential scheduler to the county executive, Westchester County • Alex Chavarria, director of Community & Family Services, Port Chester Carver Center • William Colona, director, Government & Community Relations, Pace University • Michael Curti, corporation counsel, city of Yonkers • Noel D’Allacco, assistant professor, Business Administration, The College of Westchester • Jacob Dibble, director of Project Management, CBRE • Kamilah Dowling, nurse practitioner, Montefiore Health System • Joanne Dunn, director of Employment Services, Westhab Inc. • Sahra English, vice president, Public Policy US Markets, Mastercard • Joanna Fang, foley artist, Alchemy Post Sound • Jeremy Frank, director of Acquisitions, Robert Martin Company LLC • Bryan Fryer, senior manager, Maier Markey & Justic LLP Daniel Harm Jr., construction manager, • Transmission Construction, Con Edison • Katie Hatch, director of PR & Marketing, Westchester Knicks/MSG Dr. Mona Kennedy, family medicine phy• sician, NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital and NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Westchester • Christine La Porta, deputy executive director, The Westchester Parks Foundation
• Hakim Lahlou, assistant director of Graduate Business Recruitment, Mercy College • Bridget Lasda, vice president of National Sales, Heineken USA • Kate Liberman, managing director, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival • Joseph Long, managing director, Strategies for Wealth • Jodi McCredo, president, Always Printing • Robert McGuinness, regional asset manager, Kite Realty Group • Michelle Nicholas, vice president, Development & External Affairs, Family Services of Westchester • Jennifer Ratner, audiologist/co-owner, Audiology Associates of Westchester • Kristy Rotonde, owner/founder, PLUSHBLOW • Christina Rubicco, owner, Anna & Jack’s Treehouse • Lauren Sabol, associate, Leason Ellis LLP • Daria Semenova, design director, American Christmas Inc. • Saad Siddiqui, partner, Ferrante & Siddiqui LLP • Michael Silverman, director of Rehabilitation & Wellness, Northern Westchester Hospital • Matthew Skinner, Operations Technology & Architecture supervisor, Reckson A Division of SL Green Realty Corp. • Felix Tapia, director of Marketing, Robison Oil/Singer Holding Corp. • Michael Vannucci, vice president of Marketing, IAC Applications • Paul Viggiano, director of Marketing & Business Administration, A.G. Williams Painting Company • Katharine Yamulla, director, Clinical Skills & Simulation Center, New York Medical College The BCW’s annual awards ceremony is modeled after the national business recognition program “40 under 40.” The Rising Stars program is designed to recognize individuals under the age of 40 who exemplify leadership, foresight and a vision for the future of Westchester County. Winners were selected based on professional and/or entrepreneurial accomplishments, demonstrated leadership qualities and professional and/or business affiliations. The county’s largest and most influential business membership organization, The Business Council of Westchester is committed to helping businesses market, learn, advocate and grow. In addition, The BCW is actively involved in reviewing federal, state and county legislation and regulations in order to assess the potential impact on the business community and to influence the outcomes through advocacy when the business community’s interests may be affected. It also acts as an information resource for the business community and government leaders at all levels. For more information, visit thebcw.org.
Houlihan Lawrence expands its C-Suite Underlining its core values and commitment to encouraging growth, innovation and leadership, real estate brokerage Houlihan Lawrence is pleased to announce the promotion of Anne Marie Gianutsos to chief marketing officer, CMO,
and the hiring of Nicholas Fears as chief financial officer, CFO. “By expanding our C-Suite, Houlihan Lawrence continues to uphold its reputation as an innovative company with advanced technologies Nicholas Fears and data driven insights servicing the suburbs north of New York City,” said Chris Meyers, managing principal of Houlihan Lawrence. “Both Gianutsos and Fears are imperative in leading our strategic growth initiatives, and in elevating our standard for excellence in luxury real estate.” Gianutsos joined Houlihan Lawrence more than three years ago as head of its digital and public relations divisions, responsible for overseeing all digital and mobile marketing, product and strategy efforts for the firm. As CMO, she now also develops Houlihan Lawrence’s creative initiatives, oversees public relations initiatives, and ensures company messaging is aligned across all channels. Gianutsos previously worked as an executive marketing leader for Epicurious at Condé Nast. Originally from the United Kingdom, Fears brings extensive knowledge in real estate brokerage finance to Houlihan Lawrence. Most recently, he served as CFO for Coldwell Banker New Jersey, among other senior finance positions held with NRT over the past 15 years. As CFO of Houlihan Lawrence, Fears works to enhance the firm’s financial reporting in addition to developing an effective financial, risk and operation strategy. “I’m honored and humbled by this promotion,” Gianutsos said. “In the past year our digital marketing efforts have garnered high level recognition, and we’ve only just begun to scratch the surface of our capabilities. I look forward to continue working to advance the brokerage’s focus on using technology to empower both customers and agents.” “As an international financial executive, I’m confident in my ability to leverage my skills in corporate strategy, financial analysis and accounting to meet Houlihan Lawrence’s business objectives,” Fears added. “I’m excited to join such a successful firm and look forward to contributing to the growth of the business.” Built upon 125 years of family tradition, Houlihan Lawrence, the leading brokerage in New York City’s northern suburbs, is committed to exceeding expectations in every aspect of the real estate process. The firm today serves more than 90 communities with 30 offices and 1,300-plus agents, leveraging global partners on six continents and in 56 countries. The company ranks in the top 20 of all brokerages nationally and achieved a total sales volume of $5.4 billion in 2015. For more information, visit houlihanlawrence.com.
Pattern for Progress helps Hispanic, Latino businesses
Anne Marie Gianutsos
The Hudson Valley’s fast-growing Hispanic and Latino communities are inspiring continued business growth, and Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress is helping coordinate com-
munity discussions that connect these aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners to resources and funding that can build even more success. The effort is part of Pattern’s Urban Action Agenda, which promotes the revitalization and growth of 25 urban centers in Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Westchester and Ulster counties. “The ultimate goal is to grow and enhance the economic potential of Hispanic and Latino businesses as an integral component of our local economies,” said Pattern President and CEO Jonathan Drapkin. A key initiative, he said, is identifying obstacles and barriers that new strategies can help overcome. The Hispanic population is one of the region’s fastest-growing demographics. The Hispanic population in the 25 communities jumped 66,000 from 2000 to 2015, a 50-percent bump from 131,671 to 198,361. Efforts in Brewster, Walden, Monticello and Liberty are being funded by $50,000 from New York State Electric and Gas Corp. Research in Beacon, Poughkeepsie, Kingston, Newburgh, Middletown and Port Jervis is being underwritten by $100,000 from the federal Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration. In Middletown, Newburgh and Poughkeepsie, Pattern and Community Capital NY, a nonprofit loan agency whose goal is to create jobs and vibrant downtowns, are creating Latino/ Hispanic advisory boards to promote this initiative. Emily Hamilton, deputy director of the Center for Housing Solutions and Urban Initiatives, is leading Pattern’s effort. A bilingual speaker, she coordinates forums with elected officials, government agencies, nonprofits and Hispanic and Latino business owners. Sessions in Brewster, Middletown, Newburgh, Poughkeepsie, Monticello and Liberty have been held, and additional forums are planned, including in Kingston. There have been one-on-one interviews and individual community assessments in Beacon, Port Jervis and Walden. This project will include development of a guide to local and regional business resources, creation of Hispanic and Latino small-business directories and identification of strategies to better integrate Hispanic and Latino business communities into existing business organizations, agencies and programs. Participants at discussion sessions have included Poughkeepsie Mayor Rob Rolison; Newburgh Councilwoman Karen Mejia; Middletown Director of Community Development Maria Bruni; Ari Mir-Pontier of Sullivan Renaissance and the Gerry Foundation; Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce President Frank Castella; Latinos Unidos of Newburgh; and La Super Latina, a Poughkeepsie-based online radio station. Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress is a nonprofit policy/planning organization that promotes smart valley growth. For more information, visit Pattern-For-Progress.org. The next Business Briefs section will run in October. Please send any submission for our October edition to news@hometwn. com, with “Business” in the subject line of your email. Each submission may include one picture. If you have any questions, email us at news@hometwn.com.
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A losing game We knew the offensive line was going to be bad this year. Heck, it was bad last year and the Giants LIVE MIKE Mike Smith still won 11 ballgames. But the early prognosis of this team’s ofWe may only be two weeks into fensive woes is much worse than the NFL season, but it’s already any of us could anticipate. The looking decidedly grim for our lo- front five is an absolute sieve, cal football teams. With both the highly touted free agent Brandon Giants and Jets off to dreadful 0-2 Marshall has been a non-entity on starts, the question isn’t so much the outside, and Eli Manning has about what either team can do to been hit so often—and so hard—in turn its fortunes around; it’s more the first two games of this season, about what we, the fans, can do to it’s unlikely that he’ll see his 201 make the next few months as bear- consecutive start streak hold up under this kind of pressure. able as possible. There’s a reason they’ve only To be fair, this sort of ineptitude was expected from Gang Green. scored 13 points in eight quarters Coming into the season with a of football. The biggest problem with both lame-duck coach, an anemic offense and a defensive unit depleted New York teams isn’t the fact by free agency and trades, the Jets’ that they aren’t winning, it’s how basic game plan this year was to they’re losing. Watching these teams try—and “Suck for Sam”—a questionably titled tanking strategy that would fail—to string together actual footsee the team lose as many games ball plays over the first two weeks as possible this year in order to luck elicits the same sort of emotions into a top-rated quarterback, like as does watching a Lars von Trier movie; notably horror, confusion USC’s Sam Darnold, in the draft. But the Giants? Despite their and an overwhelming sense of shortcomings, I don’t know if any pointlessness. But what else can we do on Big Blue fans saw this coming.
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Sundays? It is football season after all. Well, luckily enough for us, the fall is a fertile time for sports. The baseball playoff races are heating up, with the Yankees right in the thick of things. The NHL preseason just kicked off, and the Rangers and Islanders both deserve a bit of attention. The Knicks? Well, I wouldn’t watch them this year either, unless you’re looking for a reason to feel better about the Giants. Catch up on some Netflix shows, do some Sunday chores, volunteer at a pet shelter; look for any sort of diversion that will draw your attention away from the Giants and Jets. It might seem drastic, but it’s a pretty good way to free up a couple of hours a week, unless you really get a kick out of watching draw plays stopped behind the line of scrimmage 10 times in a game. Then you should definitely keep tuning in.
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Garnets bury Eastchester FOOTBALL
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Game Notes: • Declan Lavelle threw for 181 yards and 3 touchdowns • The Garnets scored 28 unanswered points to pull away in the 2nd half • Rye will take on Yorktown on Sept. 23
By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor If Rye’s Week 2 loss to defending state champion Somers was something of an eye-opener for the young ballclub, the team’s Sept. 16 romp over Eastchester proved that the Garnets have short memories. On Saturday, Rye got back on track, fueled by a terrific performance from sophomore quarterback Declan Lavelle, topping Eastchester 35-7 to improve to 2-1 on the season. After throwing four interceptions against the Tuskers last week, Lavelle picked up the pace against the Eagles, completing 11-of-18 passes for 181 yards and three scores in a one-sided affair. According to the young signal-caller, the team came into the Eastchester matchup eager to bounce-back from last week’s loss. “It was just about going out there and preparing for the next game,” Lavelle said. “And it was about completing those short passes and letting the receivers do what they do.” Gavin Kenny once again emerged as the top option on the outside, racking up 115 receiving yards and catching two touchdown passes, while senior running back Billy Chabot rushed for a teamhigh 78 yards on the day. Lavelle split time with junior Reid Tolley under center for much of the first half, but got the lion’s share of snaps after intermission. Chabot said, “Ball management is huge for us and we really didn’t do a great job of it last week. Declan stepped up this week, though, and had a hell of a game for us.”
Although the final score was not an indication of it, Eastchester played Rye tough for most of the day, knotting the game at 7-7 when Christian Aliberti found the end zone with nine minutes left in the third quarter. But the Garnets’ defense, which allowed just 140 total yards on the day, clamped down and the offense soon found its rhythm, closing out the game with 28 straight points. “To be honest, I give coach [Dino] Garr and the rest of our coaching staff a lot of credit,” Chabot said. “They instill a pride in us that is unparalleled. At Rye we have a tradition that losing is not an option, and I think we came out in the second half with a whole different attitude.” At 1-2 on the season, the Eagles will look to get back to .500 next week when they travel up to Brewster to take on a winless Bears team. Rye will tangle with unbeaten Yorktown (3-0) on Sept. 23 in a rematch of last year’s Class A semifinal game, a contest which the Huskers won in a shootout, 66-42.
Gavin Kenny breaks a tackle at Eastchester High School. Kenny hauled in two touchdown passes for the Garnets.
Declan Lavelle looks for an open receiver against Eastchester on Sept. 16. Lavelle threw for three touchdowns in the win.
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Eastchester’s Mark LoParrino rushes for positive yardage against Rye. LoParrino led the Eagles on the ground with 43 yards rushing.
Billy Chabot attacks the line on Sept. 16. Photos/Mike Smith
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Eagles top Harrison at home GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
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Game Notes: • Eastchester dropped the 2nd set before rallying back to top Harrison 25-9 in the 3rd • The Eagles have not lost a non-tournament match this season • The Eagles and Huskies will both be back in action on Sept. 25 By MIKE SMITH ports Editor Playing in one of the toughest volleyball leagues in the Lower Hudson Valley, wins are certainly a precious commodity for the Eastchester girls. On Sept. 19, however, the Eagles put a sixthstraight regular-season game in the win column, defeating Harrison 3-1 at home. After topping the Huskies in the first set, Eastchester dropped the second before earning a decisive
25-9 win in the third set, before putting the match away with a 2523 win in the fourth. According to head coach Kathy DePippo, Eastchester’s struggles in the second set served as something of a wakeup call for the Eagles. “I think it just got them refocused on exactly what they needed to do and it let them play the way we’ve been practicing,” DePippo said. “We’ve been working very hard on passing and attacking right off the serve receive and once we did that, we were OK.” Early in the match, Eastchester had some difficulty contending with Harrison hitter Tamara Day, but were able to neutralize her somewhat in the later sets thanks to strong net play by Alya Campbell, Skylar Reilly and Bridget Calby, as well as some good, deep returns on serves. “A lot of what we did was try to get them out of their system with our serve receive, and if they have to send us free balls, they can’t use [Day],” DePippo said. “And once we figured out how she was swinging, our blockers were able to make that adjustment, and it worked out for us.” With a non-tournament record of 6-0 thus far, the Eagles have
Skylar Reilly goes up for a block against Harrison on Sept. 19.
gotten off to a terrific start this year, and DePippo is confident that her squad is continuing to grow as a unit. In the last week alone, Eastchester has won three matches, beating Beacon and Hastings in addition to Harrison, and dropping just one set during that span. “I think we’re starting to gel, and we’re starting to come together,” she said. “They are starting to believe in their own abilities enough just to let their bodies do the job that they have trained for so many years to do.” Harrison and Eastchester will have a few days off before plunging back into league play, as both teams return to action on Monday, Sept. 25, with the Huskies hosting Pelham and the Eagles welcoming Byram Hills. As competition within the league heats up, both teams will need to be ready for the challenges ahead. “Our league is intense, it’s extremely competitive, and Harrison is a great team,” DePippo said. “Everyone in the league is strong so we’re going to have to fight tooth and nail and clean up some of the mistakes we made today.” CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com
Bridget Calby, left, and Alya Campbell stop a shot at the net. The Eastchester blockers were dominant in the Eagles’ victory.
Bridget Calby sends a spike over the net against the Huskies.
Harrison’s Tamara Day patrols the net against Eastchester. Photos/Mike Smith