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The Bronxville girls lacrosse team celebrates its 6th straight Section I title after beating North Salem 18-3 at Fox Lane High School on May 22. The Broncos will play in the state regional semifinals on May 28 at the Newburgh Free Academy. For story, see page 16. Photo/Mike Smith
Latimer to sign 2 executive orders for groundwater testing In 2018, Westchester County Executive George Latimer voluntarily reinstated groundwater testing at the Westchester County Airport for pollutants after the testing program was discontinued in 2011. The program was discontinued without approval of the county Board of Legislators or notification to the public. Latimer will sign two executive orders, one mandating groundwater testing going forward for many contaminants,
including per- and polyfluoralkyl substances, PFAS, and a second which will effectively ban the use of dangerous PFAS at the Westchester County Airport as soon as permitted by federal law. PFAS are a class of toxic contaminants, previously used in foam utilized by firefighters during training, which pose an emerging threat to drinking water in many areas of the country. (Submitted)
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County board passes law to protect tethered dogs By a bipartisan vote of 16-1, the Westchester County Board of Legislators on Monday, May 20 passed a measure to protect pets by restricting how and when dogs can be tethered outdoors. Under the new legislation, dogs in Westchester no longer will be allowed to be tethered outdoors overnight or during a weather alert. Also, tethering to a stationary object is banned for dogs less than six months old, sick or injured dogs, or nursing mothers whose offspring are present. The new measure requires someone to be home when a dog is tethered outdoors, and defines what types of tethers are safe and acceptable, and requires tethered dogs to have adequate access to
food, water, dry ground and sufficient space, among other conditions to ensure safe and humane treatment “This is a clear, specific, focused piece of legislation that not only will protect the safety of animals, but also gives animal control officers unambiguous guidelines to enforce, making their jobs easier,” said county Legislator Kitley Covill, the co-sponsor of the bill and chairwoman of the board’s Legislation Committee. Dogs who are left tethered outdoors are at risk from extreme weather conditions. Often they lack access to food, water and shelter. Dogs tied up outside can strangle or injure themselves on their tethers. And tethering can increase the threat to humans. Ac-
cording to a study from the Centers for Disease Control, chained dogs are nearly three times more likely to bite someone than unchained dogs. “This legislation helps codify proper care, treatment and maintenance of dogs and will be a tool for animal control and law enforcement officers,” said fellow co-sponsor and county Legislator Margaret Cunzio, chairwoman of the board’s Public Safety Committee. Chaining or tethering a dog and leaving her or him out in extreme weather with little or no shelter is an inhumane practice. I am proud to have worked on this legislation and I look at this as a starting point to examine other issues involving the care of animals.” (Submitted)
The Westchester County Board of Legislators passed a measure to protect pets by restricting how and when dogs can be tethered outdoors. Under the new legislation, dogs in Westchester no longer will be allowed to be tethered outdoors overnight or during a weather alert.
Westchester County police are participating in a statewide seat belt enforcement campaign that is aimed at ensuring motorists buckle up for safety. Officers are conducting the increased enforcement along the parkways patrolled by the county police. Officers will use marked and unmarked vehicles, checkpoints and roving patrols to locate unbelted drivers and front-seat passengers. In addition, officers will ensure any children in a vehicle are properly restrained. “Simply put, seat belts save lives,” Police Commissioner Thomas A. Gleason said. “Seat belts also reduce the severity of injuries suffered in motor vehicle crashes. The goal of this annual campaign is to keep people safe and ensure compliance with the law.” The enforcement campaign, which began on May 20, is sponsored by the Governor’s Traffic
Safety Committee and is known formally as the Buckle Up New York, Click It or Ticket campaign. New York State estimates that 93 percent of motorists in New York use their seat belts. While that is a high rate of compliance, the goal is 100 percent. As a result, one theme of this year’s campaign is Zero Tolerance, meaning summonses, not warnings, will be issued to anyone not wearing a required seat belt. New York State law requires that all front-seat occupants must be properly secured, regardless of age. All rear-seat passengers under the age of 16 must also be properly secured in a seat belt or in a car seat appropriate for their age. Drivers and front seat passengers over age 16 face a fine of up to $50 for not buckling up. Drivers who fail to properly secure children face a $100 fine and three points on their license. (Submitted)
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Latimer rolls out legislation to monitor precious metals, gems Law enforcement has identified an increase in crimes related to stolen goods which coincides with the onset of the opioid and heroin epidemic. And while laws currently exist to regulate precious metal and gem dealers, they are in need of an update to keep up with advancements in technology and changes in law enforcement trends. That is why, in a bipartisan effort, County Executive George Latimer, legislators Margaret Cunzio and Kitley Covill, the Department of Public Safety and the county Consumer Protection Department are updating these laws to help protect consumers from unscrupulous business activity and ensure that our county remains a safe place to live. “We are here to identify an action that we’re taking in the Legislature and then the executive
branch that, during this the end of National Police week, will help law enforcement professionals do their job a little bit better,” Latimer said. “We often talk about standing behind the brave men and women of law enforcement, and sometimes it’s a ‘showy’ type of situation—but sometimes it involves very specific and technical details that will improve their ability to enforce the laws. That is what this legislation represents.” Since secondhand dealers are often used to dispose of stolen goods, controls and regulations on the industry would assist in preventing the proliferation of these goods being sold for quick cash which is then in turn used to purchase drugs. The proposed local law would require metal and gem dealers to not only maintain written records of their transactions, but also submit daily elec-
tronic records of each transaction they make. This will provide law enforcement with the tools necessary to combat the secondhand sale of stolen, or otherwise illegally obtained, goods. “It’s critically important, especially in this day and age, to try to combat the sales of stolen property,” Public Safety Commissioner Thomas Gleason said. “The way that the law was on the books, which required paper submissions, was so far behind the times that changing to an electronic submission, in and of itself, is going to be a huge tool for us in crime-fighting.” This proposed local law would make sweeping changes to the current version of the law regulating precious metal and gem dealers which has not been otherwise updated since 1985. (Submitted)
‘A Singing Salute to New York City’ The Westchester Chordsmen chorus is proud to present its pre-summer concert, “A Singing Salute to New York City.” The concert features several well-known songs about the landmarks and boroughs of New York City, but also includes a number of new, original compositions by our resident composer/arranger, Steve Delehanty. “We’re excited to perform many songs that acknowledge and salute New York City,” said Thom Rosati, show chairman. “Steve’s addition of new songs makes this even more special.” This pre-summer performance will demonstrate special staging, fast-paced commentary and wellknown comic relief by our chorus and its quartets, promising to be entertaining for audience guests of all ages. Steve says, “This concert gives me the opportunity to write songs that describe and show my appreciation for our great city,” Delehanty said. “The chorus is excited to perform these songs as part of the overall Singing Salute.” In the recent past, the Chordsmen performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, sponsored five A Cappella Festivals for local area high school students, published Overtones Magazine in five separate editions for the past five years. (All attending the show will receive free copies of current annual issue.)
In addition, twice a year (in January and July), the Chorus conducts, “Ready-Set-Sing,” a six-week free course in singing and performance techniques. Men of any ages are encouraged to register in advance at chordsmen.org/readysetsing/
“We’re excited about this show for many reasons: the salute to NYC, the new songs from Steve D. and being at Stepinac High School,” said Stephen Banker, chorus president. “We look forward to seeing you there on June 29.” (Submitted)
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The New 60 is a weekly look about what it’s like to be in your 60’s in today’s world: adult children living at home, downsizing (jobs and houses), finding old friends on Facebook and deciphering text-speak. It’s a Brave New World of second homes, second careers and second marriages…and finding out after a lifetime of milkshakes and ice cream that you’re suddenly lactose-intolerant. The New 60 is created by two local 60-plus Westchester residents, John Colquhoun of Bronxville and Andy Landorf, who hails from Tarrytown. The duo are long-time advertising creatives and this, as the saying goes, is their Act II. Even though it features folks in their 60’s, if you know someone who is 60, have a parent who’s 60 or just generally enjoy watching funny things happen to other people, you’ll find something to relate to here—you may even find yourself saying, “Hey, that happened to me!” To read more of the New 60, visit their website at thenew60comic.com.
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MTA Metro-North Railroad President Catherine Rinaldi announced on May 22, a series of key accomplishments in implementing its Way Ahead plan, a roadmap that details actions to enhance safety, service, infrastructure, communications and transform customers’ day-to-day commuting experience. Metro-North launched Way Ahead six months ago as a proactive response to growing ridership, changing demographics and the evolving needs of customers. Coinciding with benchmarks met in its Way Ahead plan, Metro-North’s on-time performance numbers have been above goal. On-time performance through April 30, of this year, has been 95.7 percent, 2.1 percentage points higher than last year. There’s a 74 percent reduction in cancelled and terminated trains, and a 50 percent reduction in trains delayed by more than 15 minutes. The railroad’s vision through Way Ahead is to set the standard for safety, reliability and innovation in the delivery of excellent customer service. Metro-North has realized key aspects of its vision, and that means customers can expect safety upgrades,
improved communications, reinvigorated stations, renewed infrastructure, which all translates to an overall more positive commuting experience. Since Metro-North was formed in 1983, ridership has boomed from more than 41 million customers a year, primarily to and from “9-to-5” jobs in New York City, to an all-time high of 86.5 million customers in 2017. Way Ahead, a dynamic plan that responds to increased ridership and changes in how customers are using the railroad, sets the foundation for the continued growth and vitality of the railroad. “The transformation of Metro-North Railroad is no longer a plan, it’s happening,” Rinaldi said. “Operating from our core principles of safety, integrity and innovation, and all the while listening to commuters, we’re changing the railroad so that riding Metro-North is a more positive experience for our customers. We won’t rest on our laurels, and there’s still much work to be done, but we are all well on our way to developing an even stronger Metro-North for the future.” (Submitted) CONTINUED on next page
Metro-North’s vision through Way Ahead is to set the standard for safety, reliability and innovation in the delivery of excellent customer service. Metro-North has realized key aspects of its vision, and that means customers can expect safety upgrades, improved communications, reinvigorated stations, renewed infrastructure, which all translates to an overall more positive commuting experience.
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Highlights of Way Ahead Accomplishments: Safety
• Expanded TRACKS, Mero-North’s award-winning free community outreach program designed to educate and promote rail safety, to more than 100,000 reached in 2018, with the goal to reach 105,000 in 2019. • To amplify its safety message, Metro-North launched a poster contest for students in grades K-12 to promote rail safety. • All Metro-North Railroad crossings are now identified in the WAZE app. As drivers approach a crossing, a safety message will pop up on the screen. • Enhanced 78 grade crossings with LED lights. • Enhanced employee personal protective equipment program. • Expanded communications skills training for employees, with other 1,100 operations employees trained thus far.
Customer Service
• Station ambassadors are now in place at the six busiest Metro-North stations: Stamford, White Plains, Harlem-125th St., Fordham, New Rochelle and Croton-Harmon. • Created new Grand Central Terminal customer advocates. • Opened New Haven Line trains for travel between Fordham and Manhattan, adding the Fordham station stop to an additional 96 weekday trains. • Delivered major station improvements to White Plains, Riverdale, Crestwood, Port Chester, with Harlem-125th St., soon. • Improved accessibility by installing new elevators at Grand Central Terminal and a rehabilitated ADA ramp at the Nanuet station. • Trackside clean-up in the Bronx, with the removal of 47 tons of waste.
Communications
• 38 more stations now have real-time monitors. • New state-of-the-art “big boards” at Grand Central Terminal that are brighter, easier to read, can be nimbly updated in response to service changes, and do not compromise the terminal’s historical integrity. • More digital real-time information screens at Grand Central Terminal. • Hosted 11 “Connect with Us” forums for customers to ask questions and address concerns with Metro-North leadership. Three more “Connect with Us” forums are slated in the months ahead.
Infrastructure
• Metro-North crews replaced the Prospect Hill Road Bridge in Southeast, and the 14th Ave. Bridge in Mount Vernon is underway. • Through its new SMARTTRACK program, Metro-North crews are undertaking critical infrastructure work by strategically shutting down continuous segments of track, giving multiple work groups uninterrupted access to maintain and improve the system, crews completed a host of track improvements from Mount Vernon East to Pelham, including changing ties, rail and insulated joints, cleaning drains, welding joints, picking up garbage and upgrading switches. • Rigorous track work by Metro-North crews resulted in a 46 percent decrease in maintenance defects since 2014, and an 86 percent decrease in safety defects since 2014. Focusing on the Future, What’s Next in the Way Ahead Plan: • Arrival of more M-8 cars on the New Haven Line. • More station and accessibility improvements. • New Grand Central Terminal gate boards and departure boards. • Digital screen advertising on-board trains. • Continuation of the trackside clean-up effort. • Summer SMARTRACK work in the Bronx. • Complete New Haven Line catenary replacement.
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Bronxville holds Building Safety Day BRONXVILLE TODAY Mayor Mary Marvin
Led by our new Building Department supervisor, Paul Taft, the village instituted a Building Safety Day which took place last Saturday on Palumbo Place. It was so well attended and residents found it so informative that we plan on making it an annual event. Home safety, be it electrical, structural, water-related or fire proofing is critical not only to the well-being of your family, but that of your neighbors. It is especially important in a village such as ours where 40 percent of the residents live in multi-family units and one’s neighbors unsafe remodeling could directly impact your home safety. Some of the major takeaways from the event included: • The need for smoke alarms on every floor and inside each bedroom. They should be tested on a monthly basis. • Electrical cords should be regularly inspected and if cracked or frayed, thrown away immediately. They should also never run under rugs or across doorways. • Carbon monoxide alarms should be outside each sleeping area and on every level of your home and tested monthly. • All emergency numbers and medical needs for everyone in your family need to be posted in an obvious place such as a refrigerator door or a bulletin board. This so helps the EMT’s should there be an emergency. • Plan a location away from your home in the event of any fire or gas emergencies. By meeting at a designated point, it will become quite clear who is or is not safely out of the house. Also have a plan as to pet rescue. • The importance of hiring of very reputable and skilled contractor is paramount to ensure the safety of any construction project. • Issues to clarify with a pro-
spective contractor include: • Verify that the contractor is properly licensed for the work to be undertaken. • Check how many building permits the contractor has obtained in the jurisdiction in the past two years. This is important as contractors familiar with local building code requirements and permitting processes always have a better understanding of the requirements. • Require proof of general liability insurance and workman’s compensation insurance before signing documents. • Ask for a list of past clients. • Check whether subs will be involved and their competency, agree on a payment schedule and designate a point person as the project supervisor. • Ask for a pre-project meeting with the Building Department so you are fully versed as to what building permits will be required. Permits are always needed even for small projects if related to plumbing, electrical and mechanical changes. Aside from overseeing major construction or rehab projects, our Building Department also handles the day to day household needs as they arise. The following were the most frequently asked questions at our Building Code Expo: 1. Does garbage and recycling need to be curbside? Garbage does not need to be at the curb but recycling does. The garbage men will come onto your property to pick up your regular garbage. Recycling needs to be brought to the curb by 7a.m. Wednesday morning. If you have scheduled a bulky waste pick up, the bulk items need to be curbside by 7 a.m., on the day of your pick up (Thursday/Friday). 2. What days do I schedule my bulky waste pick up? Bulky waste pick-ups are always scheduled for the second day of your garbage pick-up. If you fall under the Monday/Thursday garbage pickup schedule, your bulk waste day is Thursday. If you fall under the Tuesday/Friday garbage pick-up
schedule, your bulk waste day is Friday. 3. Do you need a permit to take down a tree? If the tree is a privately owned tree, there is no permit needed to take down the tree. If the tree is a village tree and you think there is an issue, please contact the village. 4. How do I report potholes/ street lights that are out? Go to our website villageofbronxville.com under the Public Works link to report potholes and street light issues. 5. Do I need to get a permit for a dumpster? If the dumpster is going on your own private property, no permit is needed. If the dumpster is going to be on village property, a permit is required. The application is on our website villageofbronxville.com under the Public Works link. 6. Who is responsible to maintain sidewalks? As a homeowner, you are responsible to maintain your property from your house to the street including the sidewalk. 7. How do I dispose of yard waste? Yard waste should be placed in biodegradable bags and placed at the curb. Bags of leaves cannot be mixed in with sticks and twigs. The sticks and twigs must be bundled/tied and put out separately. 8. Does the village pick up paint cans? The village picks up paint cans as long as the cans are completely dried out and the lids are off of the cans. Paul Taft, our Building Department supervisor, asked me to reaffirm small things that can often mean life or death in building safety. He encourages us to spend those extra $40 and buy the proper quantity of smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. The potential benefits so far outweigh the costs. Lastly, put a number on your house and make it visible. When there is an emergency, time is of the essence and emergency vehicles are guided by the numbers.
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County Women’s Advisory Board hosts doc screening
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In an effort to raise awareness about the staggering rate of pregnancy-related deaths among African-American women, Westchester County’s Office for Women, in partnership with Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic and Westchester’s Women Advisory Council, will hold a special screening and discussion of “Death by Delivery.” The documentary investigates the growing rate of maternal mortality and death during child birth. The screening and debrief discussion will be held on Thursday, May 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic in Yon-
kers. The event is free and open to the public, but you must register in advance. “The investigative documentary ‘Death by Delivery’ delves into a discussion about why black women are dying at such alarming rates during childbirth, and examines what is being done to prevent these deaths from happening,” County Executive George Latimer said. “We must do all that we can to raise awareness around this major social justice, women’s equality issue, and determine what ways we can help stop this tragedy from continuing.”
Vincent Rusell, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic, said, “The current rates of maternal mortality, particularly in New York, are staggering and unacceptable. We have to do better for pregnant people, especially black women who are four times more likely to die from childbirth than white women. Raising awareness of this problem is one part of that effort. We are proud to partner with Westchester County’s Women’s Advisory Board and Office for Women to draw attention to this serious issue impacting our community.” (Submitted)
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5th annual Riverarts Music Tour to kick off River Arts announces the fifth annual RiverArts Music Tour to take place on June 1 from noon to midnight. More than 275 musicians will participate in 120 performances at 30 different venues throughout the day in this multi-village event. Folk, Rock, Classical, Blues, Jazz, Bluegrass and World music are well represented. Seasoned professionals, budding musicians and everyone in between will perform 40 minute sets on the hour. All performances are free to the public and once again we have partnered with Metro-North to make the tour a Getaway event. “As we approach this five-year milestone and our Music Tour continues to grow I am beyond moved by the passion for the arts that pervades our communities: not only the depth and breadth of talent, but also the willingness to share it, and appreciate it,” said
Barbara Prisament, Music Tour co-producer. “It’s always exciting to see performers return and also to discover the new ones that sign up. The experiences are so varied—all day and night backyard parties with live music, sing-a-longs, drum circles, live sessions in a recording studio, lounge music on a restaurant patio, organ music in a church, classical music in an intimate living room setting, bluegrass in a backyard, top-notch jazz on a front porch—the choices are yours. I hope that everyone has a wonderful music-filled day and evening.” Adam Hart, Music Tour Co-Producer, “I have looked forward to this event every year as a performer and as host of solar stage at the Hastings waterfront—a wonderful spot to put down a blanket and enjoy performances from Intuition, Steve Addabbo,
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Riverrun. This year, as co-producer, I have had the great privilege to coordinate with so many of our local musicians and it’s been such a thrill to discover new music right in our neighborhoods and give them a platform to perform. Hats off to all the performers who give their time to share their talent with the community—both burgeoning and professional - and all of the hosts! I wish every one a great day of music—the Rivertowns are so rich in culture, it is certainly something to be grateful for! All events are free to the public, although donations are welcome. For more information and a complete schedule, please visit riverarts.org/MT19. Please check that website for last minute updates, including rain locations and last minute changes to the printed schedule. (Submitted)
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County parks swimming schedule announced
The Westchester County beaches at Playland Park in Rye, Glen Island Park in New Rochelle and Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson will open on a pre-season basis beginning Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, May 25, 26 and 27.
Get ready for warm weather, sunshine and a day the beach! Westchester County Executive George Latimer announced on May 22, that the beaches at Playland Park in Rye, Glen Island Park in New Rochelle and Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson will open on a pre-season basis beginning Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, May 25, 26 and 27. “Despite the chilly weather we’ve been having, summer is not too far away,” Latimer said. “And, what better way to celebrate a holiday weekend than spending a day at the beach with family and friends”After Memorial Day, all three beaches will be open weekends only through Sunday, June 23; then on Friday, June 28, all county-owned pools and beaches will open on full summer schedules through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 2. County pools are located at Playland Park in Rye; Saxon Woods Park in White Plains; Tibbetts Brook Park in Yonkers; and Willson’s Waves in Mount Vernon. The opening for Yonkers’ Sprain
Ridge pool is to be announced. The three beaches and Playland Pool will be open Wednesday through Sunday through Labor Day (closed Mondays and Tuesdays). Saxon Woods, Sprain Ridge, Tibbetts Brook and Willson’s Waves will be open seven days a week through Labor Day. Swimming hours at all facilities are 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with no admittance after 6 p.m. Westchester County residency is required at Glen Island Park and at all pools, with the exception of Playland beach and pool and Croton Point beach. Proof of residency must be shown with either a Westchester County Park Pass or a New York State driver’s license showing a valid Westchester County address. Park Passes also offer discounted admission and parking and are available at a variety of locations. Go to parks. westchestergov.com for more information. A Season Swim Pass is available for families, individuals and senior citizens and allows unlimited access to all pools and beach-
es for the 2019 swim season, with the exception of Playland beach and pool and Croton Point beach. The Pass also includes parking at Glen Island and Tibbetts Brook (when visiting the parks for swimming only). The Season Swim Pass may be used at the following locations: Saxon Woods, Tibbetts Brook, Sprain Ridge and Willson’s Waves pools and at Glen Island Beach. The Swim Pass is available to Westchester County Park Pass holders only and costs $300 for families, $125 for individuals and $75 for seniors. It can be purchased only at parks where the Swim Pass may be used. For a Family Swim Pass, all members of the family must be present at time of purchase. For admission and parking fees and directions to the parks, go to parks.westchestergov.com. Westchester County’s Bee-Line bus system runs service to many park facilities including Playland. For route information, call 8137777 or visit transportation.westchestergov.com/bee-line-bus. (Submitted)
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14 • THE REVIEW • May 24, 2019
Race to the bottom LIVE MIKE Mike Smith
Late May is an interesting time in the professional sports world. The NBA and NHL finals are approaching, football teams are beginning their OTAs, and for the first time all baseball season, certain teams are beginning to establish themselves as strong candidates for the postseason. But here in New York, we are seeing local teams engaged in another sort of race; namely a race to the bottom. The last week or so has been interesting—to say the least—for our local teams. As soon as misfortunate falls upon one organization, it seems as though another steps in to steal the spotlight. Let’s take a look. Last week, the Knicks, despite a leagueworst record and the best odds in the NBA Draft Lottery, lost out on the top overall pick and, as a result, a once-in-a-genera-
tion prospect in Zion Williamson. A few days later, it was the New York Jets who stole headlines by announcing the firing of General Manager Mike Maccagnan, setting off speculation that his ouster was a result of newly-hired head coach Adam Gase winning an inter-organizational power struggle to assume command of all personnel decisions. On Monday, the Metropolitans waded into the fray, as they held a press conference to announce that not only would the club not be firing manager Mickey Callaway after a 20-25 start, but also that highly paid slugger Yoenis Cespedes—who has spent the better part of the last two years on the injured list—had suffered an ankle fracture while working on his Florida ranch and would definitely be lost for the remainder of the season. When it rains, it pours, huh? That rotten luck would strike one of these franchises—who have not been known for an
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abundance of good fortune over the last few decades—isn’t farfetched. But that all this bad news dropped in the span of around seven days is mindboggling, even for fans. I mean, what’s next? Will Madison Square Garden suffer an infestation of bed bugs? Will the Mets lose their team luggage on the upcoming road trip and be forced to play their games in street close? Will the Jets leave town to join the Canadian Football League? At this point, none of these scenarios would surprise me in the slightest. But the connecting factor between all three scenarios is the general lack of professionalism of the franchises involved. The Yankees have had their struggles too, losing the majority of the starting lineup to injury early in the season. But the Yankees have a solid foundation and canny decision-makers in important positions who can help the team overcome speed bumps with a steady
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New York Mets’ slugger Yoenis Cespedes, who has missed the better part of the last two seasons, will miss the remainder of 2019 after suffering a fractured ankle on his Florida ranch. Unfortunately for New York fans, that kind of bad news has been the norm recently. Photo courtesy Wikipedia.org
hand. I certainly can’t say the same for the Mets, Knicks or Jets. So as difficult as it may be to root for these other teams, I’d
just have to tell you guys to sit back and enjoy it. You may not be watching a championship contender, but at least you’re watch-
ing history.
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16 • THE REVIEW • May 24, 2019
Broncos cruise in final GIRLS LACROSSE
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BRONXVILLE 18 NORTH SALEM 3 FOX LANE HS
5/22/19
Game Notes: • Isabel Sondey led all scorers with 5 goals • After surrendering an early goal, Bronxville scored 14 unanswered • The Broncos will play the Section IX champion on 5/28 By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor With a record of 16-3, it comes as no surprise that the Bronxville girls lacrosse team has enjoyed its fair share of one-sided victories this season. But perhaps none of the Broncos’ performances this year quite matched the level of precision they showed on May 22, as the top-seeded team cruised to the Class D Section I championship with an 18-3 romp over No. 14 North Salem. The upstart Tigers got off to a fast start at Fox Lane High
Isabel Sondey sprints towards the net in the Class D finals on May 22. Sondey led all scorers with 5 goals in an 18-3 Bronxville victory.
School on Wednesday, scoring the game’s first goal less than a minute into regulation. That would ultimately be the lone bright spot for North Salem, as Bronxville answered with an offensive deluge and headed into halftime with the game all but wrapped up at 14-1. Senior captain Anneke Pulkkinen said that surrendering the early goal to the No. 14 seed was something of a reality check for
the reigning Class D champs. “I give their team a lot of credit, they have a lot of great players, but it just took us a little bit to wake up,” Pulkkinen said. “We had a good warmup, but sometimes it just takes us a little bit to get into it.” Although Bronxville had no shortage of individual standouts on Wednesday, it was the team’s small—but talented—group of senior captains who paved the way. Pulkkinen finished with
Fiona Jones rushes past a North Salem defender on May 22. Jones went 13-for-16 on draws.
four goals on the afternoon, Isabel Sondey scored five, and Fiona Jones had a goal and three assists while going 13-for-16 in the draw circle. The trio will finish their varsity career having gone undefeated in Section I championship games.
Bronxville celebrates with the Section I plaque on May 22. The Broncos have won 6 straight Section I championships.
“Every year it takes something to get here and something even more to win,” Sondey said. “But to do it again as seniors, that’s definitely something special.” Bronxville will begin state tournament play against the winner of Section IX in the regional semifinals at Newburgh Free Academy on May 28. Three wins will put the Broncos back in the state finals, where they lost to Section XI Mattituck/Southold in 2018. Sondey
explained that last year’s loss in the Class D championships was a tough pill to swallow and that Bronxville will be ready this year for all-comers. “There are a lot of really good teams, but of course we would look forward to seeing Mattituck again,” said Sondey, the team captain. “That was a disappointing loss, but I think we are a completely different team right now.” CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com
Caroline Ircha takes a shot against North Salem at Fox Lane High School. Photos/Mike Smith