May 26, 2017

REMEMBER and honor

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REMEMBER and honor

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REMEMBER and honor

Beth Finley carries the ball during Bronxville’s commanding 18-3 Class D semifinal win over Briarcliff on May 22. Finley had five goals to pace the Broncos, who will play for a section title against Putnam Valley, after press time. For Smith | story, see page 15. Photo/Mike |

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EFD files countersuit against ex-attorney

By COREY STOCKTON Staff Writer A month after receiving a lawsuit alleging that it had not adequately paid Medicare reimbursements, the Eastchester Fire District has filed a countersuit against its former appointed attorney, claiming that he should not have been entitled to health benefits of any kind.

Nicholas DiCostanzo, who served as the district’s appointed attorney from 1981 to 1997, had sued the district for at least $120,000, including $40,000 in unpaid Medicare Part B reimbursements and $80,000 in punitive damages. DiCostanzo’s suit names all five active fire commissioners, as well as former Fire Commissioner Jerry Napolitano, who served on the Board of Fire Commissioners from 2011 to 2016.

The lawsuit, filed in April, alleges that the commissioners flagrantly deprived DiCostanzo of benefits he was entitled to over a 17-year period to compensate for the Medicare Part

THE

Report: Airborne chemicals near hotel project site

B deductions he had paid for since to retired employees who served on he began receiving social security a full time basis for at least 20 years.

The district is requesting that the benefits in 2000. been linked to cancer. According But the district, in its counter- court dismiss the case without trial

By COREY STOCKTON and award honor the district an unspecito the Environmental Protection claims, alleges thatREMEMBER DiCostanzo was and Staff Writer Agency website, TCE can cause a part-time employee; and as such, fied sum of money, reimbursing it An environmental firm hired by health concerns at short and long he should not have been entitled to for decades of health insurance benhealth insurance at the district’s ex- efits which—according to the dis- the town of Eastchester to monitor term exposures, including lung and pense. According to the district’s trict—should not have been paid to potential environmental and health skin irritations and lightheadedness concerns coming from the site of a in the short term; while chronic exclaims, DiCostanzo’s receipt of ben- DiCostanzo.

DiCostanzo’s suit alleges that the cleanup and hotel construction in posure can lead to liver, kidney, imefits during his employment with the district constitutes fraud. The district received an order from the Tuckahoe has found elevated levels mune system and nervous system May 26, 2017 | Vol. 5, Number 21 | www.mamaroneckreview.com of a potentially dangerous airborne Services, problems, including cancer. countersuit accuses him of enrolling state Department of Civil Paul Ciminello, president of into the state retirement system as a ordering the chairman to reimburse compound off-site of the development.

Ecosystems Strategies, said that 40-hour per week employee and not DiCostanzo.

Ecosystems Strategies, a Pough- his company sampled five locations The Review has filed a request for notifying the proper agency that he that document through the Freedom keepsie-based environmental firm in Eastchester, and found that one was working on a part-time basis.

The district also claimed that in of Information Law with the district hired by the town to keep an eye on location had elevated levels of the DiCostanzo’s second stint as a dis- on May 2, but has not received a the potential concerns coming from compound in multiple circumstanca state-supervised cleanup of a for- es. “What we did was collect samtrict employee from 1998 through copy as of press time.

Commissioner Steve Baker co- mer landfill on Marbledale Road, ples at a time when no meaningful 2005—then serving as an outside consultant—the former attorney uld not comment on the story pend- reported elevated levels of one tox- site work was being done and then continued to collect health insurance ing litigation. Dennis Winter, chair- in, trichloroethylene, TCE, in one we collected samples when subcoverage at the district’s expense. man of the Board of Fire Commis- monitoring location off the site of stantive site work was occurring,” he said.

The countersuit alleges that this is a sioners, could not be reached as of the cleanup project.

TCE is a compound used in reIn both instances, the testing location second instance of fraud, as the fire press time. frigerants and cleaning chemicals district’s health insurance plan only CHEMICALS continued on page 8 that evaporates quickly and has provides health insurance coverage CONTACT: corey@hometwn.com

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County immigration proposal still faces hurdles Caucus, said that while the proposal is yet to garner any support from the county’s Republican lawmakThe Westchester County Leg- ers, Democrats are still pushing for islature’s Democratic Caucus’ it to become law by summer. goal for an early summer approv“We have heard positive things,” al of legislation to set forth a pol- he said about Republican support icy on immigration enforcement for the bill. “It’s been a process may be unlikely, with the propos- with countless stakeholders and adal still pending in three separate vocates so we have already covered committees. most of the questions that are going Joe Sgammato, the press secre- to be used to attack it.” tary representing the Democratic As of press time, eight Demo-

By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer

crats on the county Board of Legislators have pledged their support for the pending legislation.

But the proposal would require the vote of at least nine members of the full 17-member Legislature to be approved if it makes out of committee.

In addition to lacking any official support from board Republicans, the proposal still has to make its way through the committees on Budget and Appropriations,

Even with the Westchester County Legislature’s Democratic Caucus’ immigration proposal lacking support from Republicans and held up in three committees, Democrats are aiming for the bill’s approval by early summer. File photo

Legislation, and Public Safety and Social Services.

Matt Richter, the press secretary representing the Republican Caucus, said that while there isn’t an official “headcount” of how many Republicans on the board favor the idea, it’s likely that some will throw their support behind the proposal when the final document is presented. “There’s no particular language in the bill that we’re objecting to, but overall, the language of it is being discussed,” he said.

Known as the Immigration Protection Act, it aims to prevent Westchester County emergency services from aiding the federal government in investigations made on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity and national origin.

The pending legislation was submitted to codify existing policies adopted under the administration of former County Executive Andy Spano, a Democrat, while also drawing from model ordinances put in place by the New York state attorney general’s office in order to alleviate concerns about the treatment of immigrants living in county.

First introduced back in February, the proposal came out of uncertainty over Republican County Executive Rob Astorino’s stance on the existing executive order relating to confidential information and immigration status that was signed by

Spano in 2006.

In Westchester County government, the incumbent county executive can legally repeal any executive order made by one his predecessors.

Jerry McKinstry, a spokesman for the Astorino administration, declined to comment on the proposal since it is still being worked out in committee. However, he said, “Any proposal that jeopardizes public safety will be a non-starter.”

On top of the Spano policy, the new proposal would also prohibit county police officers and officials from honoring requests made

by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE, and Customs and Border Protection, which do not give rise to probable cause, and protects Westchester from liability due to false arrests and imprisonments.

The idea to set an immigration policy came in response to a nationwide effort led by Republican President Donald Trump to deport undocumented immigrants. ICE has made 21,362 arrests from Jan. 20 through March 13 of this year, according to new data from the federal agency, marking a 33 percent increase overall in arrests over the same time period last year. ICE arrested 16,104 people last year during the same window.

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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 Monday, May 29 for Memorial Day.

Reading Buddies Book Club: Show & Tell On Wednesday, June 7 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. June’s Reading Buddies Book Club for second and third grades will be in a show and tell format. Participants will be asked to bring one to five books that they have read recently, and enjoyed, to share with the group. They should try to “hook” the others on the book—no spoilers. Open to all, no pre-registration required. Refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Jonathan Heifetz at 721-8105 or jheifetz@ wlsmail.org.

Bronxville Public Library For more information on library hours and programs, visit bronxvillelibrary.org.

The library will be closed on Monday, May 29 for Memorial Day.

LEGO video

Book donation drop-off

On Tuesday, May 30 from 3:20 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. For ages 4 and up. The library will be making a short video to promote its Summer Reading Program all about building and construction. Star as a LEGO character in the video, which will be viewable on the library website. Props and directions for each scene will be provided. Registration is required online.

On Thursday, June 1 from 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., and Saturday, June 3 from 10 a.m. to noon. Bring in your gently used books for the ongoing library book sale. All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Bronxville Library. Limit is 10 books per patron.

Books will be screened for suitability before being accepted.

Here are a few things to consider: books must be in good condition; no mildew, musty odors, stained pages, torn covers or pages, broken spines, excessive writing or highlighting; no textbooks, encyclopedias, magazines or workbooks, law or medical books; and no books on technology, science or travel that are more than 2 years old.

Social Needlers On Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to noon.

This is a weekly knitting and crochet hour.

Socialize while making beautiful items which we donate to the Visiting Nurse Service of New York.

Reading Bingo This program runs from June 1 through Aug. 31. Sign up at any time during these dates. Join the library for its annual Adult Summer Reading Program. The goal of this program is to broaden your horizons and read some books you would not normally choose to read on your own.

For every book you read, you will gain an entry to win one of four grand prizes: a Bow Tie Cinemas gift certificate; a Kindle Fire tablet; Park Place Bagel & Topps Bakery gift cards; or a wine and cheese gift basket Complete a row of bingo and you will also receive a smaller prize. To participate, sign up at the Reference Desk to receive your bingo card and blank raffle tickets or register online.

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.

JCC of Mid-Westchester JCC Academic Center The JCC Academic Center is registering now for the following programs to help students prepare for spring 2017 exams: biology SAT subject test, chemistry SAT subject test and math 2 SAT subject test prep, AP review, Regents prep, and summer SAT and ACT intensives and boot camps. For details on all programs and online registration, visit jccmw.org. Questions? Contact Lisa Itzkowitz, director of the JCC Academic Center, at itzkowitzl@jccmw.org or 472-7176. All classes are held at the JCC of Mid-Westchester, 999 Wilmot Road, Scarsdale.

Village Lutheran Church The Village Lutheran Church is located at 172 White Plains Road in Bronxville.

For more information, call 337-0207 or visit vlc-ny.org.

Prayer Service The next monthly service of prayer for healing will be held on Saturday, May 27 at

6:30 p.m. This service is an opportunity to pray for personal needs and concerns and to receive anointing with oil.

The Chapel School Golf Outing Save the date. The Chapel School Golf Outing will be head on Tuesday, May 31 at Leewood Golf Club. Golf with former MLB players at Babe Ruth’s home course.

For more information, call 337-0207 or visit vlc-ny.org.

Memorial Day Memorial Day events The Eastchester/Tuckahoe Veterans Ceremony Committee will be conducting an indoor ceremonial tribute at the Eastchester High School Auditorium on Sunday, May 28 beginning at 7 p.m. Antendees will honor our fallen hometown heroes with speakers from the three schools, Bronxville, Eastchester and Tuckahoe, as well as others. The Eastchester High School band will provide music before the ceremony begins.

There will be no parade in Eastchester/ Tuckahoe this year following the success of the ceremony held indoors last year due to inclement weather forecast. All are invited to attend with seating in the auditorium at 700. Come to remember, respect and reflect on those who gave their tomorrow that we can enjoy our today.

There will also be the annual Memorial Day ceremony at the Holy Mount Cemetery on California Road on Saturday, May 27 beginning at 10 a.m. There will be a reading of the names, placement of wreaths and then proceed to our town and village monuments for WWI, WWII, Korea/Vietnam and the Robert C. Murray Medal of Honor for the brief ceremony at each of placement of wreaths followed by a rifle volley and taps. All are welcome to attend.

The village of Bronxville’s Memorial Day parade will be held on Monday, May 29. Assembly will be at 8:30 a.m. in the Leonard Morange Memorial Plaza, west side of the Bronxville railroad station. The program will begin with a placement of the wreaths at 8:45 a.m. at the monuments.

The parade will start promptly at 9 a.m. and proceed to the Bronxville High School Great Lawn Monument. There will be ceremony and wreaths placed by various community groups. A ceremony at the village cemetery will follow these events.

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Loukoumi foundation makes a difference

The Loukoumi foundation collected baseball equipment to give to a Jamaican school.

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This week the Loukoumi Make A Difference Foundation received Tegna’s National Make a Difference Day All-Star Award, selected from projects nationwide, for its Make A Difference with Loukoumi project, for uniting more than 50,000 children across the country on National Make a Difference Day. As part of the project, Loukoumi, the lamb character from the “Loukoumi” children’s book series, and author Nick Katsoris also embarked on a school bus filled with children and supporters that day, all doing good deeds at various bus stops in the Westchester and Bronx area, including The Westchester Children’s Museum, Fordham University, Finding Hope: The New Yonkers Animal Shelter and Holy Trinity Church in New Rochelle. The children wore orange “Make A Difference with Loukoumi,” t-shirts, as or-

ange is the color of bullying prevention in honor of Loukoumi’s partnership with Pacer’s National Bullying Prevention Center.

One of the good deed projects recently brought the sport of baseball to a school on the island of Jamaica when 13-year-old Dean Katsoris had an idea to collect baseball equipment. The school, which lacked the resources for a baseball program, was identified by one of the Loukoumi Foundation’s good deed partners, The Joey Foundation, who has supported this school in the past, including raising funds to build a new roof for the school. And so, on National Make a Difference Day, Loukoumi teamed up with the Fordham Baseball team and Coach Leighton to collect baseball equipment during the Fordham/Georgetown Football game.

Fordham was the second stop, organized by

Dean Greg Pappas, on the annual Loukoumi Good Deed Bus Tour, which makes stops throughout the New York area on Make a Difference Day. The project was so successful that enough bats and balls were collected for six teams and so the Loukoumi Foundation and The Joey Foundation are now sponsoring the Make a Difference Baseball League for the Primary Schools in Hanover, Jamaica.

“The Loukoumi Foundation encourages kids to make a difference in their own special ways for projects that mean something to them,” said Nick Katsoris, president of the Loukoumi Foundation, “and so when Dean [Greg Pappas] and I were discussing what to do for Make a Difference Day, since he loves baseball so much, we thought, wouldn’t it be great to help other kids enjoy the sport as well.”

Pappas and a team of Eastchester students also helped raise money for the project and were able to purchase six sets of

bases for the league.

Ann Torcivia, president of The Joey Foundation, visited Jamaica this week to launch the league with an opening ceremony. “It was an amazing and emotional event,” said Torcivia, who has done countless good deeds for the schools of Jamaica and others with the Joey Foundation, named after her son.

“I know my Joey is looking down and is so happy,” she said.

The national Make a Difference with Loukoumi project has also inspired The Make a Difference With Loukoumi Exhibit, which the Foundation has sponsored at the Westchester Children’s Museum in Rye. Here kids learn the importance of making a difference all year round and on March 25, The Loukoumi Foundation began sponsoring at the museum the Loukoumi Good Deed of the Month Club on the fourth Saturday each month. Similar clubs will follow at several schools this fall including The Anne Hutchinson School. (Submitted)

The Loukoumi foundation sponsors a Good Deed of the Month Club at the Westchester Children’s Museum.

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Iona alumnus

lands dream reporting job

By TAYLOR BROWN General Assignment Reporter From a young age, Richard Giacovas knew that broadcast journalism was his passion.

Now 25 years old, he’s living out his dream while covering local stories for News 12 Westchester.

Giacovas began working for News 12 Westchester in September 2013 as a freelance associate producer. He was hired a few months after graduating from Iona College where he received his B.A. in mass communication with a concentration in broadcast journalism.

From there, he was promoted to a part-time position on the weekends as a producer.

“I basically did everything I could to get on camera,” Giacovas told the Review.

In March 2015, his hard work paid off and Giacovas was able to do his first on-air special about Dr. Susan Blum, founder and director at Blum Center for Health in Rye Brook. “It was my first time trying to learn to take an interview and make it compelling,” he said.

Giacovas’ current position as a reporter includes writing, shooting and editing all of his stories. “I’m

actually really enjoying it,” he said.

These new responsibilities came after Altice, a media company based in the Netherlands, completed its acquisition of Cablevision, which included News 12, in May 2016, for an estimated cost of $17.7 billion.

After the acquisition, News 12 Westchester began filming out of Long Island.

For Giacovas, covering a variety of topics, including weather, natural disasters and interesting people in

Richard Giacovas interviews Sheryl Devefta of Greenburgh about the drug charges against a Virginia Road Elementary School teacher.

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When Richard [Giacovas] was a senior, everybody, even the other kids knew that he was it.

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– MICHAEL LIMONE, a Rye High School video journalism teacher Westchester, is his favorite part of the job. “Every day is different and it’s so cool to have that,” he said, adding that he also cherishes the opportunity to tell people’s stories, especially ones local to the Rye community.

That type of reporting is what helped him win a spot on The Business Council of Westchester’s 40 under 40 “Rising Star” list of 2015.

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Richard Giacovas reports outside Virginia Road Elementary School in Valhalla after an elementary teacher at the school was arrested on drug charges.

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young, talented individuals in Westchester who are excelling in their field of work.

But the seeds of his local stardom were sown well before he reached his 20’s. “From a little boy, I always knew that I wanted to be on TV in some capacity,” Giacovas said.

Giacovas, who has lived in Rye for more than a decade, said he was 8 years old when he started putting on his own mock news broadcasts in his living room.

While attending Rye High School, Giacovas took two video journalism classes his junior and senior year which enabled him to further work on becoming an on-air reporter.

Vincent Baione, one of the teachers who ran the video journalism classes, said, “[Richard] was born with a natural ability to be warm and sincere in front of the camera.”

By Giacovas’ senior year, his class was producing the morning announcement newscasts, which played for five minutes during homeroom, with Giacovas as the on-air anchor.

“When Richard was a senior, everybody, even the other kids, knew that he was it,” said Michael Limone, an English teacher at Rye High School who also taught video journalism. “He had to do it, because he was so strong.”

Limone said that there were upwards of 20 students in the class. He explained that at first the students rotated who performed as the news anchor, but eventually the class agreed that Giacovas should exclusively do the broadcast because of his natural talent.

“He was so good that when people saw these [broadcasts] they thought he was a real newscaster,”

Baione said.

Giacovas went on to attend Iona College where he was a member of three of the school’s media clubs.

This included ICTV, the school’s student-run TV network, where he was a lead anchor; WICR, Iona’s radio station on which Giacovas co-hosted a show; and The Ionian, Iona’s student-run newspaper, for which he was a staff writer.

Michael Damergis, Sports Communication & Media graduate coordinator at Iona College, worked with Giacovas and his co-host Ali Mudano on their radio show, “The Lunch Hour,” and said there was no doubt that broadcast was Giacovas’ passion.

Mudano, who now works as a health and fitness coach, said that she and Giacovas both had the same type of humor, a great connection on air and also shared big dreams of becoming reporters.

“It’s been really cool to see his rise through News 12,” she said.

While at Iona, Giacovas landed an exclusive interview with legendary singer Barry Manilow at the Mohegan Sun Arena. A longtime Manilow fan, he says that he’s seen the artist perform 20 times.

Giacovas has since scored more high profile interviews since working at News 12 Westchester including Carol Burnett, John Stamos and The Beach Boys.

Nonetheless, Giacovas says that he still has big goals left to achieve.

One of those includes wanting to do an interview with Howard Stern.

“I listen to him every day, and I think [he’s] probably one of the greatest interviewers of all time,” he said.

Giacovas also mentioned that he would love to one day have his own talk show. “I never thought I would be on TV, so you never know,” he said.

Giacovas can be found on News 12 Westchester on Monday through Friday at 4:30 p.m.

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Our officers and seasonal questions BRONXVILLE TODAY

Mayor Mary Marvin

Last week was National Police Appreciation Week and the Village Hall staff surprised our officers with a special breakfast in their honor. Many of the officers had just returned from the Bronxville School’s third annual Read Aloud. This is a terrific program which pairs community leaders with a class and we read books chosen by the faculty followed by wonderful discussion. Our current force of officers is very young and anxious to be a part of the fabric of our community.

As a result of an experimental schedule agreed upon by the village trustees and our PBA, our officers are now on steady shifts as opposed to weekly rotations. The goal is to have residents see the same officers and get to know each other better. As an added safety benefit, the officers will be able to memorialize habits and better spot out-of-the-ordinary activity.

The introduction of videos, cameras, scanners and license plate readers has truly revolutionized policing as responses can now be instantaneous. We are currently in the process of installing cameras at major arteries and entries to the village. But bottom line, nothing replaces the eyes and ears of intelligent, caring officers and the village is fortunate and blessed to have 21 of them.

As spring is in full bloom and more villagers heading outdoors, we are asked questions specific to the season. The following is a sample of the most frequently asked of late: Why do the parking enforcement officers watch drivers cross double yellow lines or engage in other driving infractions and do nothing about it?

The parking enforcement officers or PEOs are not police officers, nor even peace officers, and are only authorized and trained to issue parking tickets. New York state vehicle and traffic laws can only be enforced by trained police officers. Traffic stops are actually the most dangerous duty of a police officer because stops often lead to more serious charges such as stolen car cases or outstanding criminal warrants, and a PEO has none of the training needed to handle these situations.

Why don’t the police patrol the school field?

The school field is private property and is analogous to one’s own backyard. If the police drive by and see suspicious activity while passing the school or any residential property, they can enter the property and investigate. However, they cannot come on the property uninvited for no reason. The responsibility for peace and order rests with the property owner and the school, like Concordia College and Lawrence Hospital, must supply security if deemed necessary.

Why is there a school crossing guard at Masterton Road and not near the library or at the intersection of Midland Avenue and

Pondfield Road?

The village adheres to federally promulgated safety standards recognized by the state and federal highway administrations to guide us in all areas of traffic and pedestrian safety.

Crossing guards should only be placed at an intersection that has a high volume of children; is a significant distance from the nearest intersection controlled by a traffic light; and the route the children would have to take to reach that traffic light intersection is without proper sidewalks such as the condition along Crows Nest Road. Hence, the need for a guard at Masterton Road.

Crossing guards are never to be placed at an intersection controlled by a traffic light due to the dangerous confusion that can be caused when a driver sees perhaps a green light but then a guard waving a child across the intersection. The dueling authorities make for a potentially dangerous situation.

Why don’t we think of having speed bumps or humps, rumble strips or rough roads placed throughout the village to reduce speed?

Again, we follow state and federal standards on the use of any traffic calming devices. Before any speed hump or bump is installed, a traffic engineering study must be undertaken to determine both its necessity and proper location with verifiable data on traffic volume, speeds and accident rates.

Incorrectly installed bumps have opened municipalities to significant liability. For example, a bump too close to a curve in a road does not provide adequate warning to the unfamiliar driver and can result in increased accidents at that location.

Even after it is determined a speed bump would be helpful, a series of signs must be placed in both directions and the bump and the road markings leading up to it must be brightly painted. Speed bumps that you see without this signage and paint are incorrectly installed, thus exposing a municipality to additional liability.

As for rumble strips or roughing of the road, there is no study that has proven they are an effective traffic-calming device. Also, the noise made by the autos crossing these rough spots is extremely loud and incessant to neighboring dwellings.

Can construction projects be operating on the weekends in the village?

If the particular activity required a building permit from the village, the terms of the permit allow work to be done from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays only. If the activity is one that a permit was not required, for example painting a house, work can be done on weekends. However, even work acceptable to do on weekends must respect the village’s noise ordinance and not create an undue disturbance. Villagers can call the police department with any noise concerns.

I look forward to seeing you all on Monday for our Memorial Day parade and salute to veterans.

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Scientists have found TCE adjacent to the site of the Brownfield Cleanup Project on Marbledale Road in Tucakhoe, but said the compound is likely being generated from somewhere other than the contaminated site. File photo

at the intersection of Morgan Street and Hall Avenue showed high levels of TCE, indicating to Ciminello that the levels were unrelated to the work being done at the nearby hotel development site, which is about 600 feet away.

The hotel site is undergoing remediation through the Brownfield Cleanup Program, an initiative supervised by the New York state Department of Environmental Conservation, DEC, to clean up contaminated land for redevelopment. The development project in Tuckahoe involves remediating a former dumping ground in order to build a 5-story Marriott Springhill Suites hotel with an adjacent restaurant.

The hotel is part of the village’s effort to commercialize Marbledale Road, which had formerly been an industrial area and still contains several industrial-use businesses.

According to Tuckahoe Mayor Steve Ecklond, a Republican, the elevated levels of TCE could be coming from of one of those businesses.

Meanwhile, the village has taken action to keep an eye on air quality in the area. “As soon as we were put on notice of the report

that there was that one location that has a slightly elevated reading, we hired [an air specialist],” he told the Review.

But a separate independent air science firm hired by a resident-activist group has suggested that the off-site TCE is actually coming from the Brownfield Cleanup site.

Timothy Minnich, a principal of the air science firm Minnich and Scotto Inc., said that after reviewing Ciminello’s report, his firm concluded that the Marbledale Road site was likely the source of the TCE. “There is no off-site source in our opinion,” he said, adding that he recommended the site being remediated should be added into a superfund program, which would compel immediate state or federal funded action.

Minnich and Scotto has been hired by the Marbledale Road Environmental Coalition, a nonprofit community group which is currently suing various village departments and the DEC for approving the project without first conducting a full environmental review.

The state DEC did not respond to a request for comment as of press time.

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TCS announces annual golf outing The Chapel School’s Annual Golf Outing will take place on May 31 at the Leewood Golf Club. There will be raffles, spectacular hole-in-one prizes and contests, such as: Team Low Gross & Low Net, Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin & more.

The committee is excited to announce that this year they have partnered with the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association, MLBPAA. Since 1984, the MLBPAA has staged a series of golf events featuring some of the greatest names to ever play the game. The roster of superstars represent a broad spectrum of Hall of Famers, All-Stars, Gold Glove Award winners, former major league heroes and characters of the game.

Now is your chance to golf with Former MLB Players at Babe Ruth’s Home Course!

“We are grateful for the ongoing support of many players and groups who come back year after year. We also hope to see some new faces,” stated Michael Schultz, principal of The Chapel School.

Registration is available online at: vlcny. ejoinme.org/TCSGolf2017 or by contacting The Chapel School’s Development Office at 914-337-0207 x 1040 or emailing kzwisdak@thechapelschool.org Check-in for the outing begins at 10:30 a.m., followed by refreshments and warm up time at the range, kicking off the outing at noon with a shotgun start. The cost is $325 per player or $1200 for a foursome, guests wishing to attend the dinner portion only can purchase tickets for $75. The Golf Outing is followed by an evening cocktail hour begin-

Bronxville High defines leadership

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ning at 6p.m. followed by a dinner at 7p.m.

The Chapel School is a 501(c)3 non-profit (EIN: 13-1740417) dedicated to maintaining a nurturing and supportive environment for the education of children and the spiritual enrichment of all those part of the greater community. The funds raised every year at the The Chapel School Golf Outing directly support the programs and services that make The Chapel School such a unique and special place. The Chapel School provides a premier opportunity for our students to grow and excel academically, spiritually, socially, emotionally, and physically within a caring, Christian environment.

Come out for this great celebration, enjoy the camaraderie of friends and neighbors, and support this wonderful local school.

The Chapel School is located at 172 White Plains Road in Bronxville.

For more information about Village Lutheran Church and The Chapel School and its programs, call 337-3202 or visit thechapelschool.org. (Submitted)

During a professional development workshop, Bronxville High School students, teachers and administrators discussed qualities that a leader displays. Photos courtesy Bronxville school district

Bronxville High School students, teachers and administrators recently worked together to define leadership—one of the four dispositions of the Bronxville Promise.

During a professional development workshop, which was facilitated by senior consultant Diane Cunningham of Learner-Centered Initiatives, they learned about leadership from each other, used diverse perspectives to consider what it means to be a leader and defined what leadership looks like for their school community.

“It was critical to have both student and teacher voices represented in the process,” said Director of Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Mara Koetke, who organized the workshop. “It became clear that students do not narrowly define leadership as only being the ‘captain of the team,’ but they believe acts of leadership can be demonstrated by small acts of heroism and kindness.

The ability to follow was also included in [the] discussion, in the context of leaders needing followers and the need for leaders to be reflective and share leadership opportunities.”

As a result of their collaboration, the group drafted their own definition of leadership, which will be used for curriculum development and assessment. They defined it as “acting and inspiring others to work toward a positive outcome and [being] supported by compassion, courage, humility and open mindedness.”

In addition, high school students—who are developing digital portfolios to document their progress within the dispositions of the Bronxville Promise—will use the definition as part of their reflection process.

The workshop was made possible thanks to a generous grant from the Bronxville School Foundation. (Submitted)

At the end of the workshop, the group created their own definition of what leadership means.

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Business Briefs Lanera makes home decorating fun Decorating your home can be a fun, but sometimes overwhelming experience. Lanera Decorating emphasizes the “fun” part by providing professional design guidance and the highest quality fabrication of custom drapery, Roman shades, bedding and upholstery. It maintains an extensive fabric, trim and wallpaper library to facilitate selection— and avoid trips to the city.

In addition, Lanera Decorating is a Hunter Douglas Gallery dealer showing the full range of its products, including motorization.

Lanera’s trained installers make for a full-service and stress-free design destination.

The warmer weather is here, so it’s a good time to rethink your home environment. Although grays and taupes are still very popular, flower prints are starting to be shown.

The brighter colors are great accents for a room décor, bringing a freshness indoors. So many of the classic window treatments and furniture are being given a fresh look for today with these interesting colors and patterns.

Lanera Decorating would be happy to offer a free in-home consultation and begin the transformation of your home, or come in and see Lanera Decorating in Mamaroneck, located at 801 E. Boston Post Road. For more information, visit laneradecorating.com or call 381-0908.

T.F. Andrew holds showroom re-opening

nate and carpet flooring solutions.

The opening event was coordinated with the support of the city of New Rochelle , the Chamber of Commerce, Emser Til , Preverco and LUXE Interiors + Design. T.F. Andrew has also partnered with some of the local favorites including R Cafe and Pow Burger truck for curated bites.

The May 18 event was also a networking event geared towards architects, designers, developers, business owners, city officials, clients and press outlets.

In 1981, Tom Fahey set out to fulfill his dream of building a leading flooring provider for homeowners and professionals. T.F. Andrew’s reputation for high-quality flooring and top-notch service was built over three decades with a commitment to the best customer experience, the finest flooring brands and state-of-the-art showrooms.

Today, T.F. Andrew has been on Floor Covers News’ Top 50 list for more than five years and is one of the fastest growing family-owned and operated flooring retailers in the country. Its multiple showrooms and warehouses are the leading choice for the finest flooring products in New York City metropolitan area, Westchester and beyond. As T.F. Andrew continues to grow, the next generation of our family-managed business continues to rely on our CEO’s founding principles.

As an affiliate of the vast Carpet One group, T.F. Andrew leverages its buying power to offer its family of customers the most favorable market prices for the finest products. Join the T.F. Andrew family and experience our extraordinary selection of highest-quality merchandise at the best prices, decades of experience, expert design consultation, personal customer service from your first point of contact through the date of delivery and outstanding “peace-of-mind” warranties.

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Local architecture firm receives home design award T.F. Andrew – DreamFloors, a Carpet One Affiliate since 1986, debuted its new 25,000square-foot retail concept in New Rochelle with a grand re-opening event on May 18.

This unique lifestyle destination creates an immersive experience into the world of flooring by providing a comprehensive showcase of products in a creative setting suitable for retail and commercial clients alike.

The company offers one of the largest selections of hardwood, tile, vinyl, laminate and carpet floors in the New York City metropolitan area, stocking boutique brands like Emser Tile, SPEC Living and Preverco, along with the industry’s largest manufacturers including Mohawk, Armstrong, DalTile and Shaw, among others.

A knowledgeable and enthusiastic team of flooring and installation professionals will be on hand to provide expert information, advice and recommendations. The T.F. Andrew New Rochelle store will be open Monday through Saturday and provides customers with the opportunity to schedule private appointments. Additionally, the company boasts a second 10,000-square-foot, state-ofthe-art location in Elmsford with a similarly large selection of hardwood, tile, vinyl, lami-

The architecture firm Keller/Eaton Architects, led by Robert Keller and Dianne Eaton, has received an award for Best Historical Restoration from Westchester Home Magazine. The magazine’s annual Home Design Awards was held at the Performing Arts Center at SUNY Purchase College and hosted by celebrity designer Vincent Wolfe.

Keller/Eaton’s winning project was in the category of Historical Restoration for two homes in Larchmont Manor, one of them pictured above. The firm was also finalists in Whole Home Architecture for a project in Rye, Best Master Suite for a project in Larchmont, and a finalist in the prestigious Readers’ Choice Awards.

The judges recognized the challenges in restoring historical homes while still making them relevant for today’s family needs.

“We are grateful that the judges recognized the balance required when renovating a historical home like the ones we see in Larchmont. You want to preserve the history of the home but at the same time give the clients the modern flow and conveniences they need.” said Keller, principal of Keller/Eaton Architects.

“At the end of the day, the most important thing is that our clients are happy in their new space”, said Eaton, also a principal in the firm.

For more information, visit rkdea.com.

Westchester Medical Center unveils new main concourse

Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, WMCHealth, recently unveiled a new, contemporary main concourse to greet patients and visitors to the region’s advanced care medical center in Vahalla.

The new main concourse, now an important extension of the hospital’s care-giving environment, is a functional crossroads that will eventually connect Westchester Medical Center and the future 280,000-squarefoot Ambulatory Care Pavilion currently under construction on WMCHealth’s Valhalla campus. The 8-story Ambulatory Care Pavilion, the largest healthcare construction project in Westchester County since the construction of Westchester Medical Center’s main tower in 1977, is slated for completion in 2018.

The main concourse more than doubles the size of Westchester Medical Center’s former main lobby, offering a beautiful, soothing environment for community members who visit the hospital.

The 13,200-square-foot concourse, replete with stainless steel accents, tri-colored terrazzo floors, carefully curated art, energy-efficient lighting, and coordinated colors and textures, welcomes guest through the

front doors of Westchester Medical Center.

Warming lamps and an outdoor waterfall wall greet visitors as they drive up to the valet station.

Five donated rainbow-colored screen prints from Andy Warhol’s “Endangered Species” series turn the main concourse into an art gallery for guests to enjoy between tests and appointments.

With the new main concourse came the addition of a new boutique-style gift shop, a fully renovated Au Bon Pain bakery and café, and a 1,800-square-foot Caregiver Center.

The private, dedicated Caregiver Center provides a retreat for family members to access advocacy services, and emotional and spiritual support through Westchester Medical Center’s Caregiver Program while their loved ones receive care at the hospital. The center offers amenities like computers, showers, wireless and mobile device charging stations, and information on local resources. Refreshments and other amenities like yoga and reiki therapy are also offered.

As the region’s advanced care medical center and Level I trauma center, approximately 50 percent of patients and visitors who arrive at the hospital on any given day do so in an emergency situation. The new main concourse and Caregiver Center— along with facilities like the Trauma Intensive Care Unit’s Evan Lieberman Friends and Family Lounge unveiled last year—are examples of WMCHealth’s commitment not only to providing the highest quality care to patients in our region, but also to supporting their loved ones.

The main concourse also features Sabbath entry doors next to the main vestibule, as well as Sabbath bathroom fixtures for observant members of the community.

To learn more about Westchester Medical Center and the vital services it provides to residents of the Hudson Valley and beyond, visit WestchesterMedicalCenter.org.

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Memorial, Armistice, and Veterans Day HISTORICALLY SPEAKING Richard Forliano

This week’s column was written with Michael P. Fix, historian emeritus of the Eastchester Historical Society.

America began its celebration of the 100th anniversary of our involvement in World War I on April 6 of this year. It is our intention to write a series of articles on the involvement of our local community in the conflict that has so changed the course of world history.

For that reason, the chronological narrative starting in 1642 with the arrival of Anne Hutchinson and the founding of the town by Puritans 22 years later, culminating with the last seven articles on our community’s involvement in the American Revolution will be temporarily suspended until the late fall or early winter of this year.

We intend to write a series of articles starting in 1914 describing how World War I was arguably the most transformative event of the 20th century. At the completion of this series of articles, the original narrative of Eastchester’s history will be resumed, starting with the aftermath of the American Revolution and covering the 19th century roots of our community, beginning with the building of the second-oldest cotton mill along the banks of the Bronx River during the War of 1812 and the discovery of marble eight years later in the tiny hamlet of Tuckahoe.

In many ways, the United States is a nation made by war. Starting in the 17th century, individuals from the town of Eastchester and the villages of Tuckahoe and Bronxville have fought and died in every major conflict in American history. The first recorded death in the historic town of Eastchester (before 1892, Eastchester was 2.5 times the size that it is today) was a man named John Godin, killed in 1675 in King Phillip’s War. Most people have never heard of this colonial conflict with the Native Americans. Relative to population, it was the bloodiest war in American history, claiming the lives of one in 15 military-age men and leading to the destruction of around half of all English settlements.

In 1868, Memorial Day (originally called Decoration Day) was started to honor both Union and Confederate soldiers who died while serving in the armed forces. On Nov. 11, 1918 an armistice was signed, ending the bloodiest war in human history. World War I, known at the time as the Great War, saw the death of 117,000 Americans and a number of young men from our town. A year after the end of this conflict, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the first commemoration of the ultimate sacrifice that our servicemen faced during that terrible war. For the next 35 years, Nov. 11 was set aside to honor the vet-

erans of World War I. By the end of World War II, the holiday expanded to honor all soldiers who died in the service of their country. In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower kept in mind that World War II required the greatest mobilization of soldiers, sailors, marines, and airmen in American history. In that year, American forces had just concluded aggression in Korea. The Korean War saw 54,000 American die in the service of their country fighting communist aggression. Armistice Day was officially changed by federal law to Veterans Day. The town of Eastchester and the villages of Tuckahoe and Bronxville continue to honor our veterans on these special holidays. A Memorial Day ceremony will take place at Eastchester High School Auditorium on Sunday, May 28 at 7 p.m. Students from Eastchester, Tuckahoe and Bronxville will perform first-person accounts of veterans who paid the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country. The presentation is open to the public.

Following the ceremony, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion will proceed to Eastchester Veterans Park where there will be a brief ceremony followed by a rifle salute, taps, and a singing of “God Bless America.” The next morning at 9 a.m., Bronxville will have its annual Memorial Day Parade.

Earlier in the week, students in Tuckahoe and Bronxville high schools held special Memorial Day ceremonies open to all veterans and the community. The ceremony in Tuckahoe featured music, readings and patriotic tributes, as well as highlighting local veterans.

Special programs are also held by the town and the two villages on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, and Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, Dec. 6.

Articles in the future will focus on the world changing impact that World War I had on our local communities, our country, and the world.

Michael P. Fix is historian emeritus for the Eastchester Historical Society. His exhibition entitled “The Hero Next Door-Local Stories of Courage in Wartime” is, in part, a collection of personal stories of more than 100 Eastchester, Tuckahoe and Bronxville men and women who died in the service of our country in World War I, World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He also serves as the post adjutant (general manager) and historian of the LeRoy Gregory Post.

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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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING BOARD THE VILLAGE OF TUCKAHOE, NEW YORK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the PLANNING BOARD, of the Village of Tuckahoe, will hold a public hearing on TUESDAY EVENING, AT 7:30 PM on: June 20, 2017 Date At the Village Hall, 65 Main Street, Tuckahoe, New York to consider the application of: Nicole Donovan Residing at 180 Lake Avenue, Tuckahoe, New York 10707 This property is located at: 180 Lake Avenue, Tuckahoe, New York 10707 And is known as SECTION 37 BLOCK 2 LOT(S) 3 The nature of the application is for: We are seeking to legalize the rear deck and shed, convert two-family dwelling into a three-family dwelling, as well as the following variances: Lot Area (Required = 7,500 sq. ft., Proposed = 5,022 sq. ft.) Lot Width (Required = 80 ft., Proposed = 50.21 ft.) Side Yard (Required = 9 ft., Proposed = 4.6 ft. and 7.9 ft.) Rear Yard (Required = 25 ft., Proposed = 18.48 ft.) Front Yard (Required = 25 ft., Proposed = 16.5 ft.) FAR (Required = 0.5, Proposed = 0.71) Off-Street Parking (Required = 6 for a three-family dwelling, Proposed = 5) Front Yard Parking (Allowed = 0, Proposed = 3) Side Yard Buffer (Allowed = 5 ft. buffer, Proposed = 4.6 ft. buffer) All interested parties are urged to attend this public hearing at which time they will be afforded the opportunity to express their views and or submit written communications to the Village Clerk or The Planning Board, 65 Main Street, Tuckahoe, NY 10707 Jonathan Hodosh APPLICANT Date: May 26, 2017 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON APPEAL BEFORE THE ZONING BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF TUCKAHOE, NEW YORK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS, of the Village of Tuckahoe, will hold a public hearing on WEDNESDAY EVENING, AT 7:30 PM on: June 14, 2017 Date At the Village Hall, 65 Main Street, Tuckahoe, New York to consider the application of: Nicole Donovan Residing at 180 Lake Avenue, Tuckahoe, New York 10707 who appeals the decision of the Building Inspector, who denied the issuance of a building permit to: add a front vestibule, covered front porch, new paved parking area in between the existing parking areas.

Also, converting the two-family attached dwelling unit into a three-family attached dwelling unit with the additional one-family unit added in the walk-out basement. We also seek the legalize rear deck and shed.

This property is located at: 180 Lake Avenue, Tuckahoe, New York 10707 And is known as SECTION 37 BLOCK 2 LOT(S) 3 The nature of the application is for the following relief: We are seeking to legalize the rear deck and shed, convert two-family dwelling into a three-family dwelling, as well as the following variances: Lot Area (Required = 7,500 sq. ft., Proposed = 5,022 sq. ft.) Lot Width (Required = 80 ft., Proposed = 50.21 ft.) Side Yard (Required = 9 ft., Proposed = 4.6 ft. and 7.9 ft.) Rear Yard (Required = 25 ft., Proposed = 18.48 ft.) Front Yard (Required = 25 ft., Proposed = 16.5 ft.) FAR (Required = 0.5, Proposed = 0.71) Off-Street Parking (Required = 6 for a three-family dwelling, Proposed = 5) Front Yard Parking (Allowed = 0, Proposed = 3) Side Yard Buffer (Allowed = 5 ft. buffer, Proposed = 4.6 ft. buffer) All interested parties are urged to attend this public hearing at which time they will be afforded the opportunity to express their views and or submit written communications to the Village Clerk or The Zoning Board of Appeals, 65 Main Street, Tuckahoe, NY 10707 Jonathan Hodosh APPLICANT Date: May 26, 2017

On Memorial Day, play it safe With Memorial Day weekend here, families and friends will be gathering to celebrate the unofficial start of summer, and many people will be hosting backyard barbecues and using their grill for the first time this year.

However, if planning on firing up the grill, it’s important to keep some safety tips in mind to prevent accidents and injuries. The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York, FASNY, urges all New Yorkers to follow some basic rules and to remember to call 911 in case of an emergency.

“Memorial Day is a time to honor and celebrate those who have served our country,” said FASNY President Ken Pienkowski. “We urge all New Yorkers to heed some basic barbecuing and grilling safety tips to minimize the potential for accidents during the holiday weekend. We hope that everybody has a happy, safe start to the summer.”

According to the National Fire Protection Association, there are an average of 8,900 home fires caused by grilling, with the peak months being May, June, July and August.

The leading causes of grill fires included a failure to clean properly, having the grill too close to something flammable, and leaving the grill unattended.

FASNY offers the following safety tips to avoid accidents.

Before barbecuing: • Check your grill thoroughly for leaks, cracking or brittleness before using it.

• Check the tubes leading to the burner regularly for blockages. Check your specific grill manufacturer’s instructions.

• Make sure the grill is at least 10 feet away from your house, garage or trees.

• Store and use your grill on a large flat surface that cannot burn (i.e., concrete or asphalt).

• Don’t use grills in a garage, on a porch, deck or on top of anything that can catch fire. Never use a propane barbecue grill on a balcony, terrace or roof; it is both dangerous and illegal.

• Keep children away from fires and grills. It is a good idea to establish a safety zone around the grill and monitor children to remain outside the zone.

• Before getting a propane cylinder filled, check for any damages to it.

• Never transport or store propane cylinders in the trunk of your automobile.

During barbecuing: • Keep children away from the grill.

• Don’t wear loose clothing that might catch fire.

• Use long-handled barbecue tools and/or flame-resistant mitts.

• Never use any flammable liquid other than a barbecue starter fluid to start/freshen a fire.

• Never pour or squirt starter fluid onto an open flame. The flames can easily flash back along the fluid’s path, to the container in your hands.

• Keep alcoholic beverages away from the grill; they are flammable.

• Never leave the grill unattended.

Barbecue safely: • When lighting your propane grill, make sure all the connections are secure, and open the lid and strike your match or lighter before turning on the gas.

• Always shut off the propane fuel at the

grill and at the bottle after you have finished barbecuing. Otherwise, this will lead to fire hazards, such as leaks and faulty regulators.

• Store your grill and propane cylinder outdoors.

• Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the safe use, cleaning and maintenance of your grill.

• Test your cylinder for leaks on a regular basis. When testing for leaks, never use matches or an open flame. Use soapy water or a leak detector.

• Store your cylinder away from heat and insert a safety plug on the valve.

After barbecuing: • Always follow the manufacturer’s cleaning and storing instructions that accompany the grill.

• Keep your grill clean and free of grease buildup that may lead to a fire.

• Never store liquid or pressurized fuels inside your home and/or near any possible sources of flame.

In case of a barbecue fire: • For propane grills, turn off the burners. For charcoal grills, close the grill lid. Disconnect the power to electric grills.

• For propane grills: if you can safely reach the tank valve, shut it off.

• If the fire involves the tank, leave it alone, evacuate the area and call the fire department.

• If there is any type of fire that either threatens your personal safety or endangers property, always call the fire department.

• Never attempt to extinguish a grease fire with water. It will only cause the flames to flare up. Use an approved portable fire extinguisher.

Founded in 1872, the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York represents the interests of the approximately 110,000 volunteer firefighters and emergency medical personnel in New York state. For more information, visit fasny.com. (Submitted)

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SPORTS

A teachable moment LIVE MIKE Mike Smith

I know I’ve spent a lot of ink over the years trying to convince sports parents to be a little less vocal on

the sidelines, but after this week, I have to ask: What happens when the advice you are giving your child is better than the advice he or she is getting from their coach?

I covered a lot of playoff games this week, and one thing that stood out while watching our athletes

on the field is that, occasionally, they’re being coached by individuals who don’t seem to know a whole lot about the game.

I want to be clear; I am not talking about any of our coaches here. But more than a few times over the last week or so, I’ve seen

things from visiting teams that have made me scratch my head.

During one playoff softball game, I heard a coach impart some seriously sage advice to his right fielder.

“The grass is high,” he told his player. “So if the ball is in the air, try to catch it.”

Throughout my years of playing sports, I’ve gotten a lot of obvious pointers from my coaches, but instructing your outfielder to try and catch a fly ball—which is like 90 percent of the player’s job in the first place—seems to me to be a bridge too far.

When that same player struck out in the bottom half of the inning, the coach didn’t say a word; but a parent did, heading over to the dugout to tell the girl to keep her hands higher and be quicker through the zone.

While I would ordinarily bristle at seeing a parent overstep the coach-player relationship, it seemed warranted in this instance.

I mean, what would the coach even say anyway?

“Try to hit the ball next time”?

Not only was the parent’s logic sound, but the delivery method was unobtrusive. It was a quick, quiet aside that provided a welcome tip to a player. Unfortunately, that kind of communication is far too uncommon in the game nowadays.

There’s a reason we have high school coaches. An overwhelming majority of the time, they know a lot more about the sport than the onlookers, and they know how to communicate ideas better to our young athletes. After all, it’s their job.

But if you absolutely have to say something to your kids over the next week or so of games, if you are sitting on a nugget of information that you absolutely must tell them before their next at bat, make sure you take note, and do it as respectfully as possible.

After all, they’re your kids; they’re probably just going to ignore you anyway.

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Broncos bust loose in semifinals GIRLS LACROSSE

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5/22/17

Game Notes: • Beth Finley scored five goals • The Broncos have outscored opponents 30-3 in the postseason • Bronxville will tangle with Putnam Valley for the Class D title

By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor On May 22, the Bronxville girls’ lacrosse team punched its ticket to the Class D section finals with a blistering performance against Briarcliff, as they beat the Bears 18-3 to take one step closer to yet another Section I crown.

The Broncos have stormed through the regular season and the playoffs thus far, having won their two postseason games by a combined score of 30-3. Now, as the biggest game of the season looms, they will look to continue their brilliant play as they push ahead toward states.

Beth Finley led the Broncos with five goals and an assist on the

Ellie Walsh makes a move on a Briarcliff defender. Photos/Mike Smith

Beth Finley streaks down the field against Briarcliff on May 22. Finley had five goals in Bronxville’s 18-3 semifinal win.

afternoon, while teammate Olivia Jensen had two goals and four assists to help keep the offense moving. For Finley, the strong showing is yet another sign that the senior star—who missed most of the 2016-2017 athletic year after suffering an injury in the state playoffs last June—is back and ready to

lead the Broncos once again. “[Finley] has had an outstanding senior season and she’s certainly a leader on this team and I know that all the girls are happy for her,” head coach Sharon Robinson said.

“I can’t imagine how hard this year was for us, but she’s always been super-optimistic and we are so

Lucy Hanrahan beats the Bears’ goalie on a first-half goal.

Mason Warble brings the ball up the field against the Bears. Warble scored twice and had three assists.

happy to have her back playing so well.”

Finley’s re-emergence this year has given the Broncos yet another weapon on an already stacked offense. In addition to the performances from Finley and Jensen, the Broncos also got good showings from Lucy Hanrahan, who had three goals, and Mason Warble, who had two goals and three assists.

“I think the team’s foundation is strong, our attack is well-diversified,” Robinson said. “But our defense also played very well, and we’re really starting to put all of the pieces of the puzzle together.”

The top-seeded Broncos will square off with No. 3 seed Putnam Valley for the Class D title at Yorktown High School on Wednesday, May 24, after press time. Putnam Valley advanced to the game on the strength of a gritty comeback win over North Salem, which saw

the Tigers trail by as many as five goals before roaring back to top the No. 2 seed 8-7. “[Putnam Valley] is doing very well this season, and when the playoffs started, we expected to either see them or North Salem in the championship game,” Robinson said. “They have gotten stronger as the season has progressed and they have about four or five girls who can score.”

As far as the preparation for Wednesday’s game is concerned, however, Robinson doesn’t expect much to change for her squad.

“It’s going to be the same as always the day before the game; we’re going to prepare the girls for what they are going to be working on and who the key players are,” she said. “This is the biggest game of the season for us and we need them to keep moving forward.”

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16 • THE EASTCHESTER REVIEW • May 26, 2017

SPORTS

Eagles top Panas in extras SOFTBALL

class a

PLAYOFFS

EASTCHESTER 3 WALTER PANAS 2 EASTCHESTER HS

5/20/17

Game Notes: • Eastchester’s Jess Becchetti picked up the win, firing eight innings of three-hit ball • Panas shortstop Julie Petrovic tied the game with a solo home run in the fifth • Victoria Santomauro laid down the game-winning squeeze bunt

By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor The Eastchester softball team might not have had a lot of room to breathe on May 20, but it did let out a big sigh of relief when an eighth-inning squeeze bunt by Victoria Santomauro plated catcher Emilie Olivier, to give the Eagles a nerve-racking 3-2 win over Walter Panas in extra innings.

For Eastchester, the game served as a reminder that, when it comes to the postseason, nothing can be taken for granted.

This wasn’t the fist time that Panas and the Eagles met. The Eagles earned a decisive 18-4 win

Ashley Graham waits for a throw at second base. Photos/Mike Smith

during an April 19 game against their opponent. On Saturday, however, the Panthers proved a much tougher foe, trailing just 2-0 heading into the fourth inning.

“We definitely came out tight; we were the favorite so the pressure was on us and the fact that we beat them pretty handily early in the year, I think some of [our players] thought they were going to cruise out to an early lead” head coach Chris Walpole said. “But their pitcher came out and was very tough and we couldn’t really do a lot with her.”

The Panthers picked up their first

run in the fourth inning on a defensive miscue in the outfield, and then tied the game in the fifth on a solo blast by freshman shortstop Julie Petrovic, which marked the only time that Panas was able to get to Eagle starter Jess Becchetti, who finished the game with 12 strikeouts and allowed just three hits on the afternoon.

“We knew that [Petrovic] was one player that we wanted to avoid,” Walpole said. “And once she hit that home run to tie it up, we knew it was anybody’s game.”

The two squads traded zeros throughout the next two frames,

Jess Becchetti throws a pitch against Walter Panas on May 20. Becchetti struck out 12 batters in eight innings of work.

Emilie Olivier slides safely into home for the game’s winning run on May 20.

Emilie Olivier connects for a single in the eighth inning.

setting up the extra-inning heroics for the Eagles.

Olivier led off the bottom of the eighth inning with a base hit up the middle, followed by a groundrule double blast for Becchetti that looked as though it might end the game before it rolled out of play in left field.

“It was a great senior moment for Jess,” Walpole said. “That would have won the game right there if it wasn’t for the ground rule.”

With runners on second and third, Santomauro came up to the

plate and laid down a squeeze bunt which scored Olivier when the Panas catcher was unable to secure the ball.

“We definitely had a sense of urgency in that final inning,” Walpole said. “It was just about ‘win-andadvance,’ no matter what.”

The Eagles continued their hot streak on May 23 with a 3-2 quarterfinal win over Tappan Zee. They will play Pearl River in the Class A semifinals on May 24, after press time.

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