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May 12, 2017 | Vol. 5, Number 19 | www.eastchesterreview.com
EFD files for contempt of court against volunteers By COREY STOCKTON Staff Writer
FIGHT ANOTHER DAY
Ken Jenkins, left, and George Latimer pause for a moment during the Westchester County Democratic Committee Convention on May 10. The two candidates are vying for the party’s nomination for county executive. For story, see page 9. Photo/Jen Parente
Standard delays Playland payment again By JAMES PERO Staff Writer With an appeal of a lawsuit over slated renovations at Playland Park looming large, new park manager Standard Amusements says it will again wait to issue its first contractual payment to Westchester County until litigation with the city of Rye is resolved. The extension, which was announced by Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino’s administration last week, will prolong the transfer of a $750,000 payment from Standard—half of a contractual $1.5 million payment initially due in June—until a “final determination is made with regards to litigation with the city of Rye.” Last month a lawsuit filed by the city, which sought to declare itself lead agency on environmental review of capital projects at the park, was thrown out by a judge, and Rye has since filed a notice of
appeal—the precursor to an official appeal—of the court’s decision. The city will have approximately five months to finalize an official appeal. Another $750,000 payment, according to a statement from the Astorino administration, will be made to the county following a Board of Legislators decision on $10 million in improvements for Playland’s pool, which has remained in limbo since last year. A contractual deadline on the pool’s fate is Dec. 31. But this week, tensions over Playland’s pool escalated after representatives from Standard floated a plan to build a removable deck that would support a café or restaurant area over the rehabbed pool site; an option that drew concern from Democrats. “I don’t think anyone would have a problem with a more of a passive use,” said Legislator Catherine Parker, a Rye Democrat, of Playland’s pool location. “Unfortu-
nately, something like a coffee shop or restaurant would create a lot of noise and trash.” In addition to Parker, Rye elected officials have also spoken out against the idea of adding a dining space, citing the potential to exacerbate noise and traffic conditions for abutting Rye neighborhoods. Last year, the Board of Legislators voted to include $10 million in a 2017 list of capital projects that would go toward renovating an ailing Playland Pool. Playland pool, according to a 2007 report from the county’s parks department was, at one point, leaking as much as 35,000 gallons of water per day. Though both Standard and the administration had pushed for the complete removal of Playland’s pool last year, backlash from lawmakers and county residents, of which nearly 2,000 signed a petition PLAYLAND continued on page 8
More than a month after a New York state Supreme Court ruling ordered the volunteer organizations of the Eastchester Fire District to immediately turnover documents to the district, the volunteers have continued to withhold those records. Now, the Board of Fire Commissioners has filed a contempt of court motion urging the court to penalize the volunteers for not adhering to the court order. That motion was filed in late April. “The volunteers were issued a court order to turn over their documents that they haven’t been turning over for the last year,” said Dennis Winter, chairman of the Board of Fire Commissioners. “They have not responded to that order.” The district sued the volunteers in March 2016, alleging that the Firemen’s Benevolent Association, FBA, and the Volunteer Officers Association, VOA, had not properly responded to requests made through the state Freedom of Information Law, FOIL, which allows the public to request access to records held by any government agency within the state. In March of this year, the court ruled in favor of the district, ordering the volunteers to overturn several years’ worth of records, including bank statements, bills and expenditures, credit card statements, scholarship letters, investment statements, meeting transcripts and personnel information. But the volunteers have not released any of those documents as of press time, according to the fire district and an attorney representing the volunteers. The volunteers are waiting for the court to rule on an appeal motion the volunteers made in April before they plan on releasing those records, according to Steven Blau,
the volunteers’ attorney. But, as of press time, the volunteers have only filed a notice of an appeal, a precursor to an actual appeal of the court decision. In the meantime, the volunteers have asked the courts to allow them to protect their documents until an appeal is heard. “We made a motion in the appellate division to get a temporary restraining order preventing the fire district from getting the records pending the determination of the appeal,” Blau said, adding that the volunteers would follow court orders if an appeal is denied. Blau has continued to argue that the VOA and the FBA are not government agencies, and therefore should not be subject to the state’s transparency laws. But district officials argued that the court’s order was clear and decisive in its initial ruling. Acting Justice Helen Blackwood, who presided over the case, ruled that both volunteer organizations were obligated by FOIL as they perform governmental functions and act as an agent of the fire district. “In the case at [hand], the respondents have subverted the entire FOIL process since the filing of the very first FOIL request,” Blackwood wrote in her decision. “Not only did they fail to respond to the request within the statutory time, but they failed to respond at all and had no reasonable basis for denying access.” As part of its decision, the court ordered the volunteers to cover the district’s legal expenses for the case. That would apply to any expenses incurred during the appeal process or for a contempt hearing, unless the decision is overturned by the appellate court. “Basically, they’re doubling down with house money,” said Fire District Commissioner Steven Baker. CONTACT: corey@hometwn.com
INSIDE Tuckahoe brewery competes for best craft beer Story on page 6.
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Petition highlights age limits on pills By JAMES PERO Staff Writer To crack down on the growing abuse of potent prescription medication, village of Mamaroneck residents are urging elected officials to tighten age restrictions that some local parents feel are too permissive. “My kid can’t go get a Bud Light, but they can get all this
other crap,” said Christie Derrico, a Mamaroneck resident and village judge. “And there’s nothing you can do about it.” For Derrico, the ease with which teenagers can procure a prescription to psychoactive substances without the consent of a guardian has become a matter of concern; enough for her to create a petition lobbying state and local elected officials across the spectrum to take action.
“I have encountered many situations where parents are shocked to find out that their over [18-yearold] college student was prescribed oxycodone for a minor sports injury, or Xanax for a bout of anxiety,” reads the petition that she plans to distribute after press time. “By the time parents become aware that such an arrangement may have taken place with a medical provider, the minor may well be on the
In the midst of a national epidemic, community members in the village of Mamaroneck are urging elected officials to take a look at tightening age restrictions on prescription pills. Photo courtesy Flickr.com
path to addiction.” Derrico, who, in addition to her tenure as a judge, worked as an attorney for more than a decade, said she has seen the effects of prescription drug abuse on many occasions firsthand. Oftentimes, Derrico said, throughout the course of her work as an attorney, she has encountered adults in their early 20s who have already held a prescription to opioids—pain medication that mimics the effects of heroin—for five years or more. “Maybe we allow too much,” Derrico said. “Somehow these kids are getting their hands on pharmaceutical drugs, whether they’re stealing it from medicine cabinets or getting a lawful script for it.” Just last year, the village of Mamaroneck saw five drug overdoses in just under two months’ time. By raising the age of consent for prescription medication to 21 years old, Derrico hopes the village can prevent trends like those from occurring. Currently, New York state public health law dictates that any person over 18 years of age can legally consent to medical treatment—including a prescription to medication—without the approval of a guardian. But according to Christopher Bell, the executive director of a Rochester chapter of the American
Academy of Pediactrics, there are some exceptions. Specifically, if that person is married, pregnant or a parent, they would be able to consent to receiving prescription drugs if they’re below the age of 18. How many minors fall into those categories, Bell said he is unsure. Today, young adults and teens ages 18 to 24 have been among the hardest hit by the effects of opioid abuse. Data from the National Institute on Drug Abuse collected in 2014 shows that 12 percent of young adults in that age bracket reported using prescription opioids, stimulants or anti-anxiety drugs like Xanax, in the past year, as opposed to just 5 percent 26 years and older, and 6 percent of respondents between the ages of 12 to 17. Bell said he isn’t aware of any current initiative to tighten age restrictions, and in the state Legislature, according to Sen. George Latimer, a Rye Democrat, no such legislation has surfaced. “It hasn’t come up for discussion, but I certainly think raising the age on prescription drugs could be helpful,” he said. “The proposal by Christie [Derrico], in concept, is a good idea; it’s another helpful step. But it’s going to take 1,000 helpful steps.” CONTACT: james@hometwn.com
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What’s going on... Eastchester Public Library
For more information on hours and programs, visit eastchesterlibrary.org. The library will be closed on Sunday, May 14 for Mother’s Day.
Battle of the Books interest meeting On Wednesday, May 17 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. This is a general interest meeting for children and teens entering grades 4–10 in the fall of 2017 (and their parents) who are interested in participating in the 2017 Westchester Library System Battle of the Books. Battle of the Books is a fast-paced trivia competition. Participants are expected to read five books, and commit to be a part of a team which will hold regular practices between June and October. This all leads up to a countywide event held at Hendrick Hudson High School in Montrose on Saturday, Oct. 21. Online pre-registration is suggested as space is limited. If you cannot make the meeting but are still interested in participating, please contact Jonathan Heifetz at jheifetz@wlsmail.org or Amelia Buccarelli at abuccarelli@wlsmail.org.
Bronxville Public Library For more information on library hours and programs, visit bronxvillelibrary.org.
The Korean Spirit & Culture Project is a nonprofit organization that was formed in 2005 to promote Korean history and culture to the wider world.
Dawny Dew
Make Your Own Ice Cream
On Wednesday, May 17 from 1:15 p.m. to 2 p.m. For ages 1 and up. A fun sing-along filled with music and puppets.
On Thursday, May 25 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. For grades four and up. Participants will be making their own ice cream to eat and enjoy, adding some toppings in, too. Don’t worry, there will be extra sweet treats in case it’s too hot. Online registration is required. Please provide the child’s name and grade in the comment box.
LEGO Club On Wednesday, May 17 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. For ages 4 and up. Build your own LEGO masterpiece to display in the Children’s Room. This month’s theme is treehouses.
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Hidden Treasures of Korean Art and Modern Korea
For more information on library hours and programs, visit tuckahoe.com/library.
On Saturday, May 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Once known as the Land of the Morning Calm, South Korea currently has one of the 15 largest economies in the world and is predicted to be the eighth largest by 2030. The Korean Spirit & Culture Promotion Project will provide a basic introduction to Korea’s long and rich artistic history, the spirit of its people, and its cultural values. The program will include two short documentary films. Between the two films, a re-enactment of a traditional Korean wedding, in traditional costume, will take place. At the conclusion of the second film, a Korean meal will be served to all attendees. Space is limited. To register, call 337-7680 ext. 24 or email bronxvillelibrary@gmail.com.
Journal writing workshop On Monday, May 15 at 2 p.m. Join writer Marge Pellegrino and anthropologist Maisa Taha to write from prompts that blend the process of expressive arts and anthropology. You’ll have a chance to us writing tools that will help you push forward in your journaling. No writing experience necessary. Bring a pencil or pen and a willingness to experiment on the page. Registration is required by calling the library at 961-2121. Sponsored by Friends of the Tuckahoe Library.
Origami Paper Crafts for Teens On Wednesday, May 17 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. A crafter will show participants how to design lovely paper crafts through the art of origami. No experience necessary. For ages 10 to 17. Registration is required by calling the library at 961-2121.
Teen Yoga with Miss Peggy On Wednesday, May 17 at 7:15 p.m. Yoga instructor Peggy Belles will lead participants in a set of strengthening and tension-reducing yoga exercises. No experience required. Registration is required by calling the library at 961-2121.
NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital The NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital is located at 55 Palmer Road in Bronxville. For more information, visit nyp.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.
Breastfeeding Preparation On Monday, May 15 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in NYP Lawrence Palmer Hall, 3rd floor Conference Room. If you need extra support and education about breastfeeding, please attend this breastfeeding preparation class. Instruction includes tips on how to
prevent common problems and positioning techniques. Cost: $35. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Call 787-5044.
What You Need to Know About Osteoporosis On Tuesday, May 16 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Lake Isle Country Club, 660 White Plains Road, Eastchester. NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Westchester physicians—endocrinologist Dr. Adriana Kuker, internal medicine specialist Dr. Tatyana Morton, and OB-GYN Dr. Pearl Lim, a member of Columbia University Medical Center’s faculty practice, ColumbiaDoctors—will lead a presentation and discussion on prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. To register, call 787-5000.
Breast Cancer Support Group On Thursday, May 18 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the NYP Lawrence lobby Conference Room. Join this interactive and educational meeting for breast cancer patients and their loved ones. Meetings are led by Kate Gutekunst, oncology nurse navigator. The gatherings feature guest speakers and give participants an opportunity to share and learn from one another. To register, call 787-5997.
Annual bariatric reunion On Thursday, May 18 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Bronxville Field Club, 40 Locust Lane, Mount Vernon. Former NYP Lawrence weight loss surgery patients are invited to attend the fifth annual Bariatric Reunion Party. Reconnect with your doctors and support staff, and join the hospital for music, food, and fun while celebrating a new healthier you. Pre-registration is required. To register, call 787-5000.
Village Lutheran Church The Village Lutheran Church is located at 172 White Plains Road in Bronxville. For more information, call 337-0207 or visit vlcny.org.
Men’s Bible Study Men’s Bible Study meets on the third Saturday of each month, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The next meeting is on May 20. Attendees are invited to bring a breakfast item to share as they study 1 Corinthians. This will be the last session until September.
Women’s Bible Study/LWML Women’s Bible Study/LWML will have its final meeting of this past year on Saturday, May 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Friendship Room. Please read Joshua, chapters 23 and 24 to wrap up the study by discussing Joshua’s farewell to his people and his reminders to stay true to their belief in the one true God. Enjoy this time together as participants support each other in the goal to live the Promised Land life now. Please bring a spring breakfast treat, your Glory Days book and any prayer requests. 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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Lawmakers consider bills to raise smoking age
Westchester County and New York state lawmakers have each proposed bills that would push the minimum age to purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21. Photo courtesy Flickr.com
By COREY STOCKTON Staff Writer Some New York state and Westchester County lawmakers are looking to put the same age restrictions on cigarettes and other tobacco products as has been on alcohol for more than 30 years. Late last month, seven Westchester County Democrats proposed a bill that would raise the age limit countywide to buy tobacco from 18 years old—the minimum age nationally—to 21 years old. The amendment to the county’s existing tobacco law would also add electronic cigarettes to the list of products which are restricted until that age. The age change would also apply to the sales of smoking-related paraphernalia such as pipes and rolling papers. During an April 24 county Board of Legislators meeting, the bill was referred to the public health and safety, legislation and budget committees. County Legislator MaryJane Shimsky, a Hastings-on-Hudson Democrat who co-sponsored the bill, said, “When you look at the science, the science is irrefutable at this point.” She added that the law was aimed to delay a smoker’s first cigarette as long as possible, allowing the brain to fully develop. “As neighboring counties have started passing it, it really seemed to be an idea whose time has come,” Shimsky said. If the bill makes its way out of commit-
tees and is ultimately approved by the full county board, Westchester would follow 10 other counties in the state that have raised the minimum age to purchase tobacco to 21. Two of those counties made the change in the past two weeks. And in Nassau and Onondaga counties, the minimum age was raised to 19. However, Nassau lawmakers are considering further pushing their minimum age to 21. Meanwhile, New York state may look to join a short list of other states that requires tobacco buyers to be 21. A bill proposed earlier this year passed in the state Senate Health Committee in April, and is currently before the Assembly Health Committee as well. Only two other states in the U.S.—Hawaii and California—restrict tobacco sales to people less than 21 years old. Several other states, including New Jersey, have a statewide minimum age of 19. According to statistics from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC, almost 90 percent of cigarette smokers begin by age 18, and nearly all smokers begin by age 26. And while the CDC reported that the percentage of middle and high school students who smoke declined from 2011 to 2015, it also said the use of electronic cigarettes in those populations has increased nearly tenfold over that period of time. CONTACT: corey@hometwn.com
COUNTIES IN NEW YORK STATE WITH MINIMUM SMOKING AGE OF 21 • Albany • Cattaraugus • Chautauqua
• Cortland • New York City • Orange • Schenectady
• Suffolk • Sullivan • Tompkins
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BROKEN joins statewide BOW beer challenge By SIBYLLA CHIPAZIWA Assistant Editor Broken Bow Brewery, located on Marbledale Road in the village of Tuckahoe, is one of nearly 70 breweries that are a part of the inaugural Taste NY Craft Beer Challenge. Lyle LaMothe, one of the family founding members of Broken Bow, said the competition is a joint effort between Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Brewers Association to highlight what breweries are doing in New York, and to show the governor’s commitment to the industry. Last week, Cuomo, a Democrat, announced the statewide competition, where New Yorkers are invited to vote for their favorite brewery. The challenge is a way to promote buying local products, as well as to highlight just how diverse the state’s craft beverage industry is while also promoting tourism. The top five breweries will be invited to New York City for a final tasting event on May 17, which falls within American Craft Beer Week, which runs from May 15 to May 21. Under Cuomo, New York state has seen a 542 percent increase growth since 2011, the year before
Broken Bow Brewery, located in the village of Tuckahoe, is a part of a statewide craft beer competition. Photo courtesy twitter.com/brokenbowbrew
he signed the Farm Brewery License which promotes using local ingredients and supports the state’s craft breweries and wineries. The state is currently home to more than 300 microbreweries, farm breweries, and restaurant breweries, the latter becoming a trend nationwide. Broken Bow, a member of the state brewers association, which boasts more than 200 members, is one of two Westchester breweries, along with Captain Lawrence Brewing Co. in Elmsford, selected for the competition.
LaMothe, 56, and a resident of Bedford Hills, said the brewery is a family passion, as the family had been recreationally brewing its own beer for years and sharing it with friends. But roughly five years ago, the family decided to make a go of it professionally, especially at the urging of fellow brewers and restaurateurs. “They thought our recipes were good enough,” the patriarch said.
LaMothe’s son, Michael LaMothe, is the head brewer. His daughter, Kasey LaMothe, is the assistant brewer, and his other daughter, Kristen Stone, handles legal matters and marketing. “If it says ‘Broken Bow’ on it, she probably dreamed it up,” Lyle LaMothe said. But, most importantly, his wife, Kathy LaMothe, is the reason for the company’s signature name; she was born in the city of Broken Bow, Nebraska. “It’s a beautiful little town; it’s a very special place to us,” Lyle LaMothe said. The Tuckahoe brewery often holds tours, and has a tasting room where patrons can sample at least 11 beers “brewed from grain to glass.” Broken Bow encourages visitors to bring their own food, with many ordering from nearby restaurants. “That way we can concentrate on just making the best beer possible,” LaMothe said. Broken Bow has won state and national medals for two of its brews; most recently for its Nick’s Hazelnut Praline Porter, which won a silver medal at this year’s Tap NY Festival. Its tap handle is a common sight at several restaurants in the area. The brewery has served as the ultimate learning experience. But as for why the LaMothes chose Tuckahoe? “We set up shop here because we are close to New York City tap water, which is terrific water,” LaMothe said. Broken Bow will host an event on May 20 to celebrate craft beer week. To vote for Broken Bow Brewery, visit taste.ny.gov/vote; voting closes on May 16. CONTACT: sibylla@hometwn.com
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Broken Bow’s brews include a German-style lager, left, and an India pale ale made with two kinds of hops. Photo/Sibylla Chipaziwa
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The retail committee revival BRONXVILLE TODAY
Mayor Mary Marvin
The first meeting of our reconvened Retail Mix and Marketing Committee—an assembly of merchants, landlords, building owners, Chamber of Commerce officers, village officials and residents—will take place on Wednesday, May 17. As a village citizen, I chaired the first retail mix committee tasked by Mayor Nancy Hand to grapple with the store closures during the economic downturn of the early 1990s. The template of the original committee was very successful so we are reinstituting this coming together of constituent groups. The primary recommendation of the early 1990s committee was to retain the consulting firm Rodger and McCauley Inc. to evaluate the existing storefront retail mix and make recommendations to improve the retail conditions as they existed at the time as well as provide a blueprint for long-term viability. Many of their observations still ring true 25 years later and are worth a revisit. They also offer a framework in which to evaluate current retail conditions in an historical context. The consultants viewed the village’s commercial district’s architecture and the size and scale of the buildings as a major aesthetic asset and well-suited to retail stores. Though they thought the mix of retail categories was fairly broad, they believed banks, cleaners, and beauty salons were overrepresented. The consultants commented that although the overall appearance of the village is quite pleasing, some of the stores needed cosmetic improvement—awnings needing repair or replacement, windows washed more regularly, display areas needing professional merchandising, and sidewalks and entries decluttered. The professionals felt the linear flow of retail stores was interrupted by a disproportionate number of service businesses. In their view, our retail mix was underserved in the following categories based on observation and interviews with residents: • Apparel for teen customers • Bed/bath shop • Gourmet store • Shoes for all ages • Outdoor clothing • Lingerie • Music store • Pet supply store • Sporting goods • Kitchenware/housewares • Contemporary gift store Some of the businesses above did come to the Village with varying degrees of success and longevity. One can guess that the needs or gaps in merchandise are much the same now but don’t always translate into a successful undertaking. The consultants also favored leasing to tried and true retailers who had a “track record” and they were not adverse to chains if they were high quality and met a demonstrable need. One recommendation that unfortunately
does not correspond with 2017 shopping patterns was to severely limit service business versus soft goods retailing. In today’s reality, if you can buy an exact replica tax free on the Internet, it is so challenging to sell same in a bricks and mortar store. Rodgers and McCauley placed great emphasis on streetscape with emphasis on the maintenance and appearance of the interiors and exteriors of the stores and surrounding flowers and area plantings. In general, the firm thought all constituent groups—landlord, merchant and village—could do a better job sprucing up the visual aesthetics. To summarize, the professionals thought Bronxville’s positive attributes as a shopping destination were the attractive and varied architecture, well-tended green spaces, proximity to the commuter train, the presence of a movie theater, varied restaurant choices, mature trees, well maintained sidewalks, attractive signage, comfortable pedestrian scale, and an overall feel of historical significance and friendliness. In their estimation, our constraints or downsides included an unattractive underpass connecting the two commercial districts, unclear signage, unattractive tree pits, not enough on-street parking, and dated window displays. Using the Rodgers and McCauley analysis as an historical lynchpin, the reconfigured committee will tackle many of the same issues from a 2017 perspective. Knowing village government has an important role to play, the trustees and I have been reviewing opportunities to increase parking inventory, working on our Community Plan to streamline approval processes, as well as revisiting our restrictions on service businesses and partnering with the chamber on events to stimulate customer interest and foot traffic. My hope is that all constituent groups come to the table ready to tackle issues including: • Are the village rents fair and comparable to like communities? • What stores would meet the needs of 2017 consumers? • How can we recruit new stores, advertise in a tech savvy way to reach the target audience, and get the message out that shopping local sustains our community? • Who is patronizing our stores? Who is not? • How can we provide a shopping experience that makes people want to purchase locally? I believe we are truly at a crossroads in terms of the vitality of our downtown and we all have to care to make sure it remains a vibrant, successful component of our village life. On a personal note, I just returned from a visit to my hometown in upstate New York and it reinforced how wonderful it is to live in a small caring community—the bakery owner inquired about mom and her bad hip; the butcher gently reminded me mom never paid for her charity raffle tickets; and the ice cream store owner remembered what college I attended. Bronxville has the same magical intangible; the joy of the human connection and all the wonders that flow from it. We need to work together to preserve our precious commodity.
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With uncertainty over renewed litigation by the city of Rye and a Westchester County Board of Legislators decision on Playland Pool, the management company Standard Amusements will again delay its $1.5 million required payment to the county. File photo
last year in support of keeping the structure, temporarily prevented the pool’s demise. In the past, Standard’s payment to the county has become a matter of contention for some of the county’s Democratic lawmakers who have accused the investment firm of missing the payment entirely. Already, multiple extensions have been granted to Standard, which has continually pointed to the uncertain future of Playland’s pool and litigation with Rye as reasons for its delay. In the meantime, despite the potential for renewed litigation, the Astorino administration has stated it will move forward on $30 million in county-funded improvements at Playland Park, and will co-manage the park with Standard until 50 percent of the county’s capital projects are completed. With a construction schedule in place,
Standard announced that it will aim to build four new rides for the park’s 2019 season and will look to add more once those are complete. Already, some initial design mockups have been revealed for new rides, which include names like Windstarz, Revolution 32 and Unicoaster. A $60 million management agreement signed in May of last year will see Standard amusements take over management of Playland once the county expends half of its agreed upon $30 million in capital improvements. From that point, the company will manage the park—under county ownership—for a period of 30 years, while making annual payments to the county, starting at $300,000 and increasing incrementally by 2 percent each year. CONTACT: james@hometwn.com
Ridge Hill to hold tasting event Celebrate the second annual Taste of Ridge Hill on Thursday, May 18 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. This is your passport to visit Ridge Hill eateries for a sample bite and sip of signature flavors—one night, nine restaurants. “We wanted to do something aimed at our adult guests,” said Meghann Miraglia, director of marketing at Ridge Hill. “We have a mix of national and regional chains, and locally owned restaurants covering a variety of cuisines; there’s a lot of diversity in our offerings.” Participating restaurants include El Balón, Angelo’s Family Style Italian, Lefteris Gyro, Elevation Burger, Texas de Brazil, Yard House, Little Buddha, The Cheesecake Factory and Havana Central; all but Elevation Burger are full-service restaurants. The event has grown from six eateries at the inaugural event to nine; the shopping center offers 20 dining options.New this year to Taste of Ridge Hill is HB Liquors serving up wine and spirits samples. All guests in attendance will receive a swag bag provided by Whole Foods Market Yonkers and a Ridge Hill wine tumbler. El Balón is the shopping center’s newest
dining option, having opened in midDecember last year. A Mexican restaurant that will be sampling tacos and margaritas on May 18, general manager Mike Guido said the eatery has had a good response so far. “[El Balón] felt that the value and the cuisine definitely played into the local area,” he said. Tickets are $34.95 per person and must be purchased online in advance of the event. A ticket entitles the bearer to a food and beverage tasting at each listed restaurant. Guests must be at least 21 years of age. Tickets are on sale now at ridgehill.com/ info/tasteofrh—only 300 are available. A portion of the ticket sales will benefit YWCA Yonkers; for more information, visit ywcayonkers.org. Check-in and complimentary valet parking located in Town Square near Angelo’s restaurant. Guests who would like to come early and shop before the event may self-park and receive validation at check-in. Ridge Hill Shopping Center is located at 1 Ridge Hill Boulevard in Yonkers. Learn more at ridgehill.com, follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, or call 207-2900. (Submitted)
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After convention, Dems postpone county exec. nomination
By COREY STOCKTON Staff Writer As of press time, the Westchester County Democratic Party had yet to pick its nominee for county executive. But the feeling in the air
on Wednesday night signaled the likelihood of a September primary. The convention, which was held at the Westchester County Center on May 10, started off with a rash of excitement and a few hundred district leaders from throughout the county
on hand to select a slew of candidates for the November elections, but soon trailed into Thursday morning before party leaders opted to postpone final vote tallying. The key nomination was which Democrat, county Legislator Ken
Ken Jenkins had supporters from some of the county’s major cities on hand at the county Democratic convention. Photo/Jen Parente
Jenkins, of Yonkers, or state Sen. George Latimer, of Rye, would run against County Executive Rob Astorino, a Republican, in the general election. Part of the delay was due to Jenkins’s team contesting several of the ballots being cast by local committees. As a result, the decision on the county executive nominee was expected to be announced on Friday, May 12, after press time, according to Reginald LaFayette, the county Democratic Party chairman. The convention at the County Center began at 7 p.m. But district leaders were engaged in a heated battle to nominate a candidate for family court justice from early in the evening until after midnight, delaying their decision on whether Jenkins or Latimer would get the party’s official backing. Although Democrats will wait until Friday, after press time, to decide who will receive the nomination, Wednesday evening’s atmosphere seemed to foreshadow a primary election in September as Latimer seemed to be the odds-on favorite heading into the convention. The candidates took to the stage at about 11 p.m. Latimer, 63, received a robust and sustained welcome from his supporters, whom he tried to rally with his speech.
Democratic district leaders from the city of Rye support George Latimer eagerly await the results on May 10. Photo/Andrew Dapolite
“There is one single thing that unites all the Democrats in this room,” he said. “We are ready for change––dramatic, real change.” Latimer, who announced his candidacy in April, stressed the importance of a united party, comparing Democratic efforts in Republican strongholds to those in Democrat-heavy communities. “If you want to win this county, you’ve got to merge those two Westchesters,” he said. “You’ve got to run in Eastchester and you’ve got to run in Mount Vernon.” Jenkins, 55, also tried to engender Democratic voters, who outnumber Republicans by more than 2-to-1 in Westchester County, despite having handed the election to Astorino in 2009 and 2013. But Jenkins, who was the first candidate to announce his candidacy for county executive last August, looked beyond the convention in his speech, setting his sights on what seems like a primary election which would be open to all registered Democratic voters instead of only party leaders. “The voters are the party,” Jenkins said. “So in a race like this, we, as party insiders, must recognize the need for their involvement. That’s how we pick the strongest candidate to beat Rob Astorino.” Jenkins has maintained throughout his early campaign that he would not step down if he did not receive the party’s nomination. He had bowed out of the race for county executive after losing the party’s nomination to New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson in 2013; Bramson was handily defeated by Astorino that year. Latimer, meanwhile, has stated that he plans to honor the intentions of the Democratic committee, adding that if he does not receive the nomination, he will throw his full support and effort behind Jenkins. Both candidates ultimately took aim at Astorino, who has held the county’s top elected position since 2010. Jenkins highlighted his role in lowering taxes while he was chairman of the Board of Legislators, combatting Astorino’s reputation for not raising taxes during his tenure. Meanwhile, Latimer focused on his own reputation for winning elections in majority Republican districts, and doing so while financially short-handed, as he would be against Astorino, who had amassed more than $2.5 million in his campaign financing by January. More than 200 party leaders attended the convention, but began trailing out of the county center by midnight, before Reginald Lafayette, the county Democratic chairman, adjourned the session without a county executive nomination at 12:45 a.m. CONTACT: corey@hometwn.com
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Dom Cecere: One of a kind HISTORICALLY SPEAKING Richard Forliano
The following column is being written because a very important person in the history of Eastchester recently passed away. Dom Cecere joins a list of other exemplary people who have made our community the very special place that it is today. The following are my memories of Dom. For 60 years, Dom has been an important part of my life. My first contact with Dom came when he was a school yard legend at Pelham High School and I was a lonely sophomore. Dom would not want me to, and there is not enough time to list his numerous athletic exploits. In all the years I have known him as a friend, athlete, coach, teacher, and most important as a role model for an entire community, not once did I ever hear him ever mention his many accomplishments. He has always been a model of humility and self-effacement. A few years after graduating from college, I was blessed to have the privilege of working with Dom for four decades first as a fellow teacher and later as a coach. As for so many people, he has been an inspiration and guiding light to me, always bringing compassion, humor, and dedication toward the students who were so lucky to come into contact with him. It is very hard to put into words what made Dominic Cecere so special a person. Perhaps the only way that I can do that is to list his virtues that I have admired for so long. Dom was eternally optimistic. He always saw the best in all of us and made us feel good about ourselves. Even when he was in severe pain, he always had a story or a joke to deflect from the affinity he was dealing with. Dom was a throwback to an earlier era, the time of the greatest generation. Whenever he talked at award dinners or assemblies, he celebrated the importance of family, faith, community, and country. He extolled the virtues of discipline, reverence, and hard work not only by how he taught and coached but by how he lived. In my years as Eastchester town historian, I conducted hundreds of formal and informal oral histories and interviews. The one person that students, parents, athletes, and colleagues almost always mentioned with fond regard is Dom Cecere. For me the two virtues that always stand out above all others are his compassion and dedication. So many of his former players have mentioned that he was the guiding force in their lives. He was their mentor pointing them in the right direction in a very confusing and ofttimes cold world. He was also there for countless young girls who remember his kindness, dedication, and care. In his last public speech, the late sportscaster Stuart Scott, who also succumbed to cancer, put the legacy of people like Dom Cecere
Dom Cecere holds the New York state record of 737 wins. At Eastchester, among other roles as teacher and athletic director, he coached the baseball team for 52 seasons. He was inducted into the state’s Hall of Fame in 2014. On April 1, he died of pancreatic cancer. Photo courtesy Richard Forliano
into the proper perspective: “When you die, that does not mean you lose. You beat what will eventually kill you, by how you live, why you live, and the manner in which you live.” I cannot think of anyone who lived better than Dom Cecere. Initially when I got the call from my daughter that Dom had passed away, I felt that a light had gone out of my life. But I was wrong. The memory of his compassion, dedication, good humor, modesty, and integrity will live on in our hearts. It is our duty to pass his light onto others. Athletic director Jason Karol put it best, “Dom is selfless, humble, a true gentleman and influenced the lives of countless people. Coach used baseball to teach men about the bigger game—life. Coach Cecere is the greatest man I have ever known.” At the candlelight vigil on the baseball field of Eastchester High School, present and former players along with their coaches voiced one sentiment. We all must “pay it forward” by how we live, why we live, and the manner in which we live. Let us never forget as we move forward in our own lives to follow in Dom’s example of living each day to the fullest. May we all live a life like Dominic Cecere filled with good humor, compassion, dedication, courage, and respect for our families, school, community, and country. Please contact us at historian@eastchesterhistoricalsociety.org about any comments or questions you might have about this column. Also, any questions about sources of information will be addressed.
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County lawmakers bans synthetic weed Westchester County lawmakers made a stand against the sale of synthetic marijuana this week, voting to sign the first-ever countywide bill banning the drug and many of its counterparts. In a unanimous vote, the county Board of Legislators voted on Monday, May 8 to enact a countywide ban on the sale of a synthetic drug known colloquially as “spice” and commonly marketed under brand names like “K2.” According to a sponsor of the bill, David Tubilio, a Yonkers Republican, the law will seek to blockade Westchester against the harmful effects of the drug, which elsewhere across the state and country is sold legally over-the-counter. “The top priority is public safety, and hopefully this law can protect and prevent,” he said. In order to help enforce the ban—which encompasses a wide array of chemicals commonly found in products marketed as synthetic marijuana—the bill will also include a fine of up to $2,000 for any business caught selling the banned substances. Tubilo said enforcement will come through a combination of the county’s health and public safety departments. Auditors from the health department will peruse businesses for the banned substances, and if deemed necessary, Tubiolo said the police will conduct an investigation. Reeling in the sale of synthetic marijuana, however, has been a battle for regulators who struggle to stay ahead of the products’ con-
With a unanimous vote, the county banned the sale of eight compounds found commonly in synthetic weed. Photo courtesy Wikipedia.org
stantly shifting chemical makeups. Oftentimes, as soon as a substance is banned, manufacturers will skirt laws by slightly altering the compounds recipe. To prevent those loopholes, Tubiolo—who consulted health professionals, researchers and law enforcement to help draft the bill—said lawmakers attempted to broadly define substances, casting the widest net possible. In the event that too many loopholes arise, Tubiolo said lawmakers would be required to “tweak and change” the law to help tighten restrictions. Currently, the law bans a total of eight different substances. Like Westchester, New York state, under Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, has also attempted to stem the tide of synthetic weed, enacting multiple laws to ban compounds on the state level in 2012 and 2015. -Reporting by James Pero
Public library celebrates 50 years Exactly 50 years to the day the Eastchester Public Library moved into its permanent home on Oakridge Place, the library will celebrate with an all-ages community event that is open to the general public. The fun begins at 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 21. The celebration will start with a musical performance for children by The Bossy Frog Band. The Florian Schantz Jazz Combo will then take the stage for the first of two sets. In between, there will be tours of the library, giveaways and raffles, crafts and face-painting, a special photo exhibit in the library’s Rashkoff Room and, of course, cake for all. No one could have truly pictured in May of 1967 what the public library would look like 50 years later. When the state-of-the-art library opened, there was no such thing as a personal computer or the Internet. There were no mobile phones, let alone iPhones and iPads that could be used to download electronic books and music from the library free of charge. If you needed a book and it
wasn’t in the card catalog, the librarian would have to call a neighboring library in the hopes that it was there. There were no electronic holds that could deliver a book to you in two or three days. The books themselves also were quite different. In 1967, there was essentially no such thing as a “young adult,” let alone a book written for one. Books for children were not as colorful, or engaging, as they are today. This library was, indeed, built with the future in mind, and has continued to meet the evolving needs of the community. Today, it has a modern auditorium where films are shown and events held for all ages. In 2014, the newly renovated Children’s Room was unveiled. Last year, the library opened its outdoor Reading Patio and its new Teen Space, the latter with funds raised by the 2015 Eastchester 5K. This year, the main reading area of the library was completely renovated with the installation of new carpeting and energy-efficient LED lighting. (Submitted)
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Tuckahoe school board race heats up
Six candidates will run for three seats on the Tuckahoe Board of Education in a May 16 election. Voters of the school district will also vote on the $32.5 million school budget for the 20172018 academic year. Two of the seats at stake are for two-year terms that would run from July 1, 2017 until the end of the school year in 2020. The third seat is only for a partial term, and is currently occupied by Danielle Nealis, who was appointed to fill a vacancy in July 2016. Members of the Board of Education are elected at large, meaning the three top vote-getters will secure terms. Of the three declared winners, the candidate with the least amount of votes will be awarded the partial term, which runs from May 17 until the end of the 2018 school year. Simultaneous to the Board of Education and budget votes will be a referendum to buy a privately owned property adjacent to the William E. Cottle Elementary School for $662,000. If the purchase is approved, the district would look to turn the property into an office building. The money to pay for the purchase of the property would come from the district’s fund balance. A larger capital improvements project hinges on the outcome of that vote, according to Schools Superintendent Carl Albano. The project—which would require a separate bond referendum for between $20 million and $30 million—would include building an additional story on the elementary school, as well as infrastructural improvements across the district and may also include a new standalone gymnasium. Stephen Pagnotta, who is currently the president of the Board of Education, is not running for re-election.
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Challengers Anthony Fiore Fiore ran an unsuccessful campaign for mayor of Tuckahoe in March, and had previously run for village board twice. A lifelong resident of Tuckahoe and graduate of Tuckahoe High School, Fiore said he still hopes for a chance to serve his community. “I don’t know too much about the educational part of it,” he told the Review, “but I can always learn that when I get in. But I do know buildings and the maintenance side of it, and the contracts.” Fiore, 56, is the head custodian in the Lakeland Central School District, a volunteer in the Eastchester Fire District, and formerly a member of the Tuckahoe auxiliary police.
Bobby Lee
Lee, 44, said he is running to make sure that public education is protected and improved. A Verizon employee who serves on a union board, Lee said his experience in contract –Reporting by Corey Stockton negotiations could benefit the district. A father of four students in the district, he said he’s easily approachable and community-oriented, and added that he wanted to make sure the community was fully informed about the upcoming capital improvements referendum, saying that the current Michelle Liscio proposal needs work. “I’m here for the students,” he said. “I hope Liscio has been on the school board whatever we do or whoever gets elected have the students at heart.” since 2011and has three children who were educated in the district. An employee for the Peter Casson town of Eastchester for 12 years, Liscio, 51, Casson, a 17-year special agent in the said her experience is an asset which she FBI, said he wanted to focus his attention on hopes to bring back to the school district. the upcoming capital improvement project. “In the five budget years since being on the “There’s a lot going on in terms of capital board, the average tax levy increase was 1.47 improvements and bonding and money,” he percent and our fund balance now maintains a said. “And I just felt this next board is going to healthy reserve,” she said. be more impactful than probably more recent Liscio added that while she has been on the board, the district boards have been…There’s going to be a lot has implemented a five-year strategic plan, launching arts, athletic of really important decisions made. ” He said and technology initiatives. She said that she wants to apply her he was concerned over some facets of the experience to bring the district through the capital improvements project, and said he wanted to ensure that school funds were being project, where she said she can consider all stakeholders including used appropriately for school district needs. students and taxpayers. Casson, 45, has three children currently enrolled in district schools. And he added that as a special agent focusing on cyber technologies, Danielle Nealis he wants to try to enhance technological education in the district. He Nealis, 42, was appointed to the school said that while the district is providing technological tools, students board in July, filling a seat vacated by Henry could also benefit from classes that integrate topics such as coding. Caporoso weeks earlier. She had previously served a two-year term as the president of the Cynthi Biondi Tait PTA. She currently has children in sixth grade Tait, a 30-year educator in New York City, said she wants to focus and ninth grade in the district. A teacher in the on curriculum. “My belief is everything that schools do should be for Yonkers school district for 21 years, Nealis, the children,” she said, adding that she has not always agreed with is certified in general education, special the school board’s decisions, and hopes to get elected so her input education and school district administration. can be heard. She said that in her time on the school board, she has tried to expand Tait, 50, is the assistant principal in the city’s hospital the school district’s reach to communicate with district residents schools program, and has previously taught at several grade who don’t have children in Tuckahoe schools. “We have also held levels, including students with severe emotional and learning many town hall-style meetings in different areas of the [village], so disabilities. Tait, who has two children enrolled in the district, that we can establish a dialogue and really get the opinions of the was critical of the district’s plan to purchase property to build taxpayers, and we can truly be the voice of the people,” she said. an administration office building, saying that the district should Nealis said she wants to be re-elected to participate in the look to ensure that teachers and students have everything they upcoming capital improvement proposal, and added that she wants need to succeed, first. to update outdated policies in the district.
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Famed Manhattan salon comes to Westchester
The Nunzio Saviano Salon opened its second location at White Plains’ Ritz-Carlton Westchester in March. Photo courtesy Nunzio Saviano Salon
Westchester fans of Nunzio Saviano’s work will no longer have to make the trip to 65th Street in Manhattan for his salon services, as the hair stylist has now opened a salon at the Ritz-Carlton Westchester, accepting clients by appointment only from Tuesday to Saturday. Though small, the full-service, luxury salon is located on the ninth floor of the White Plains hotel, sharing space with its spa amenities. Patrons can experience Saviano’s signature cuts and hairstyling, which also includes a colorist and services for special events, and manicures and pedicures. The salon exclusively uses Kérastase hair products. Saviano himself is available there every Tuesday. With more than 20 years in the hairstyling business, he has wanted to open another location for some time now, having opened the Manhattan salon about four years ago. Jean Oh, one of the stylists at the Ritz-Carlton, has been with Saviano since the opening of the first salon. A Stamford, Connecticut resident, he was
looking at space in Greenwich when the Ritz-Carlton Westchester approached him with a salon that fit just right. “I got into hairstyling because of the creativity of it,” Saviano said. “Once I get bored, there’s already something out there; like fashion, hair trends move very quickly.” Saviano has been called the best by various publications, including Allure and InStyle. He keeps an eye on trends while also paying attention to one’s facial structure, hair type and lifestyle, creating a look that is all your own. He has worked with the likes of actresses Angelica Huston and Brooke Shields, to name a few. As a special, any Nunzio Saviano Salon appointment can provide patrons the use of some of the Ritz-Carlton amenities, including the hotel pool, for an extra $20, allowing for a day of head-to-toe pampering. To make your appointment, call 467-5888 or 467-5728. For more information, visit nunziosaviano.com/white-plains. -Reporting by Sibylla Chipaziwa
Charlie is a gorgeous 2 1/2 year old male tabby and white kitty. He is lively and fun and should do well in a family. He is also great with other cats and should definitely go to a home with another young cat as he loves to play with his fellow felines. Charlie is in excellent health, neutered, up to date with all vaccinations and microchipped. His adoption donation is $100. To meet Charlie, contact Pet Rescue at 835-3332 or 835-4133 or visit NY-Petrescue.org. (Submitted)
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SPORTS
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A drawn-out loss LIVE MIKE Mike Smith
As long as I follow sports, I don’t think I’ll ever suffer another loss quite as painful Game 7 of the 2003 ALCS. The storyline was about as rich as it gets in sports: My Red Sox, trying to end an 85-year curse, jumping out to an early lead against their bitterest rival in a door-die elimination game, only to be done in by a late collapse and an extra-innings homer by Aaron “Bleepin’” Boone. For Red Sox fans, it was nearly nine decades of torment embodied in one singular game, the Boone homer serving as a gut-punch exclamation point on our franchise’s futility to that point. The New York Rangers’ Eastern Conference semifinals loss to the Ottawa Senators this year would also rank high on my list of disappointing sports losses, but instead of having that one moment of heartbreak, it seemed more like a twoweek-long root canal. On Tuesday night, the Rangers dropped a disappointing Game 6 to
the Sens 4-2. It was the kind of game where, right from the outset, it was clear to Ranger fans that it wasn’t going to be our night. Two quick goals from Ottawa put the Rangers in a hole they couldn’t climb out of, and despite a late game surge by the Blue Shirts to make it competitive, this one wasn’t ever really in doubt. But what makes the loss sting in particular is the way that the Rangers had outplayed their opponents all series long, only to fumble away sure things and keep the Senators hanging around. In both Game 2 and Game 5 overtime losses, the Rangers, by all accounts, had Ottawa dead to rights, only to see their leads evaporate in the waning minutes on a bunch of soft goals. Even if the Rangers wouldn’t admit those losses were demoralizing, it most certainly had an effect on the fan base. On Tuesday night, the crowd at Mickey Spillane’s in Eastchester was oddly uncomfortable from the opening face-off. All of the excitement, all of the enthusiasm I’d seen throughout the team’s playoff run, was replaced by an ominous sense of dread. When Ottawa’s
Mike Hoffman beat Henrik Lundqivst for a goal just four minutes into the game, you could almost feel the fans quietly accepting their fate. Sure, there was a lot of game left, but the writing was on the wall; this wasn’t going to be the Rangers’ night. So for the next 56 minutes, we sat and watched the Rangers cough up the puck and sputter out in the offensive zone without much sense of hope. When the final horn sounded, we were drained, but also relieved that the ordeal was over. It wasn’t dissimilar from walking out during the credits of a Lars von Trier movie. The great thing about sports is that, when your team finally wins, the ability to exorcise the demons of terrible past losses makes the victory even sweeter. In 2004, when the Red Sox came back in four straight games against the Yanks before going on to sweep the Cardinals in the World Series, it was losses like the ones in 1986 and 2003 that made the moment all the more special. Maybe 2018 will be the Rangers’ year, maybe it won’t. But when, (if), they do hoist the Stanley Cup
On May 9, the Rangers’ season came to an end with a 4-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators. Although the game itself was a heartbreaker, it was par for the course in a series that was tough to watch for Ranger fans. Photo courtesy Wikipedia.org
again, I’m certainly going to think back to this blown opportunity against the Senators. Let’s just hope that payoff
doesn’t take another 60 years.
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