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MTA looks to rent train station space

The much-anticipated Hudson Valley Restaurant Week kicked off at Freeebird Kitchen and Bar in White Plains. The celebration marked the beginning of the most popular foodie event in the region, which will run from Oct. 29 through Nov. 11. For more, see page 6.

Manhattanville and The Osborn collaborate on learning program Manhattanville College is offering faculty research presentations to residents of The Osborn, a Rye retirement community, in an effort to bring elements of its higher education curriculum to the greater Westchester population. The Osborn’s residents will visit the Manhattanville Purchase campus to enjoy faculty research presentations alongside students and faculty and engage in dynamic conversation following the talks, making intergenerational learning not only possible but fruitful for both young and old. “Manhattanville College provides its students and the community at-large with a robust array of experiences and events that go beyond the classroom to build bridges for our undergraduates to learn academically, emotionally and socially through,” Provost Louise Feroe said. “One such connection between young stu-

dents and mature residents of The Osborn allows people of different generations with an age difference of 50-60 years to collaborate in an engaging learning environment, bringing unique perspectives and ideas together to create a dynamic conversation around topics ranging from animal welfare to psychology, philosophy and literacy.” “Osborn residents are excited to be taking part in the Manhattanville Faculty Lecture Series,” Michele Schreer, director of independent living at The Osborn, said, “Having this unique opportunity to learn about new and interesting topics alongside students on a college campus offers a special dimension to the intellectual offerings of our WellSpring Program (The Osborn’s integrated approach to wellness). Residents who attended the first lecture came away energized, in-

spired, and eager to participate in the rest of the lecture series.” The series includes two more afternoon programs presented by Manhattanville faculty through the end of November and is expected to resume in 2019: Wednesday, Nov. 7, Philosophy department chairman and associate professor Dr. Paul Kucharski, will present “On the Relationship Between Personal Uniqueness and Personal Dignity” Wednesday, Nov. 28, Dr. Katherine Cunningham, associate pro-

fessor of the Department of Literacy and English, will present “The Transformative Power of Stories: Partnering with Teachers in Njoro, Kenya to Broaden What We Mean By Literacy.” According to research organization Legacy Project, “The richest forms of human development are most available to those willing and able to interweave their needs and potential with the needs and potential of others, especially those younger or older.” (Submitted)

The commercial real estate brokerage firm Cushman & Wakefield has been named the leasing agent for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, MTA, and is soliciting proposals for the lease of retail space in the Bronxville and Rye train station buildings. Both Rye and Bronxville are consistently included in national top listings of the most affluent and expensive towns in the U.S. based on median income and housing prices. Residents have long expressed a desire for the MTA to select tenants who will renovate and reinvigorate the underutilized spaces at each of the stations.“Each of the properties are perfect for a café or amenity use,” said Carl Wunderlich, director of brokerage services at Cushman & Wakefield. “It’s about convenience and comfort, improving customer amenities and making each venue more appealing for commuters and residents alike who would welcome an upgrade to the current facilities.” The Bronxville Metro-North station serves the residents of the village of Bronxville via the Harlem Line. Station ridership is about 3,331 daily during the week for inbound riders and 2,479 on the weekends. The building is located at 113 Kraft Ave., which is 15.3 miles to Grand Central Terminal and is approximately 2,834 square feet. The ticket office will remain within the station building. The current station was built in

1916 by the New York Central Railroad, in the Spanish-Mission revival architectural style. Proposals must be received by 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 16. The Rye Metro-North station serves the residents of the city of Rye via the New Haven Line. Station ridership is about 2,239 daily during the week for inbound riders and 1,673 on the weekends. The building is located at 2 Station Plaza in Rye is approximately 2,000 square feet and is 24.1 miles to Grand Central Terminal. The ticket office will remain within the station building. Proposals must be received by 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 30. “Every week, about 9,500 customers use the Bronxville station, and over 2,400 customers use the Rye station,” said Catherine Rinaldi, president of Metro-North. “This request for proposals to renovate the Bronxville station building and the Rye station building are just two small examples of how we’re always working to improve the commuting experience for our customers.” (Submitted)

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Exciting new things for The Blue Ribbon Foundation

While Matthew Martinez, Chapel School’s director of technology, cues up a new student-created “thank you” video, George Heath, Chapel’s select choir director, provides a musical offering of thanks to the Blue Ribbon Foundation for underwriting an opportunity for them to perform at Radio City Music Hall on Nov. 30.

On Thursday, Oct. 25, longtime Bronxville residents Kristin and Doug Londal hosted a cocktail party to raise awareness and funds for The Blue Ribbon Foundation, BRF, a supporting organization of The Chapel School. Kristin Londal, who serves as the BRF board president, welcomed her guests and shared a little bit about initiatives the board supports before she proudly announced the unanimous approval of the foundation’s newest director, Elisa Shevlin Rizzo. Rizzo is an accomplished attorney, and she and her husband Bill are lifelong Bronxville residents. Their older four children, Lucy, Billy, John and Sara, all attended Chapel Preschool, and their youngest son Danny is currently in Chapel’s Junior K Program for 4-year-olds. “We are so excited to have Elisa join the Blue Ribbon Foundation Board of Directors,” Kristin Londal said. “Her impressive

professional background, deep roots in the local community and love for The Chapel School—and the foundation it has provided all of her children—make her a perfect fit.” Kristin Londal then introduced George Heath, director of the Chapel Select Choir, who led a small ensemble of choristers through some beautiful musical offerings of thanks, as the BRF recently helped to underwrite an opportunity for the choir to perform at Radio City Music Hall at the end of November. “We are proud to have been able to support STEM initiatives, tuition assistance and Fine Arts programs like TCS’s select choir,” said, Dr. Urania Poulis-Avery, BRF board vice president. “The long-term benefits to these children are immeasurable.” When the choir was done singing, Matthew Martinez, Chapel’s director of technology, shared a stu-

dent-produced “thank you” video highlighting recent technology upgrades supported by the foundation and the new Blue Ribbon Foundation logo which was inspired by the design work of sixth-grader Aidan Olivari. To learn more or make a donation to BRF, visit BRF-NY.org or call 337-3202. (Submitted)

The Blue Ribbon Foundation welcomes its new director Elisa Shevlin Rizzo at a cocktail party fundraiser. Photos courtesy Kim Zwisdak

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Social Needlers On Mondays and Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to noon. Join the library for a knitting and crochet hour every Monday and Wednesday. Participants can chat and socialize while making beautiful items which will be donated to the Visiting Nurse Service of New York.

Adult Coloring Group On Mondays from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Coloring has been proven to reduce stress and anxiety. Come and be creative and meet new friends, all while listening to tranquil music. Coloring sheets and materials will be provided.

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Community news TYA Baseball spring registration Registration for the spring 2018 Tuckahoe Youth Association, TYA, recreation baseball season is now open. The program will offer baseball for the divisions/age groups listed below for children living in or attending schools in the Eastchester, Tuckahoe and Bronxville: - Tee Ball (boys and girls ages 4 and 5), fee: $135 - Rookies Baseball Division (boys and girls ages 6 and 7), fee: $175 - Youth Baseball Division (boys and girls age 8), fee: $175 - Minors Baseball Division (boys and girls ages 9 and 10), fee: $175 - Majors Baseball Division (boys and girls ages 11 and 12), fee: $175 The season will be from mid-April until late June. All divisions are based on the children’s ages as of May 1, 2018 (playing age). Games will be played at Labriola Field, Haindl Field, the Immaculate Conception School Field, Chester Heights Field

Student employment opportunity Lake Isle is currently accepting employment applications for lifeguards. Download an application at lakeislecountryclub.com and submit it at the main office at Lake Isle. You must be at least 16 years old to apply. The contact person is George Papademetriou, the general manager at Lake Isle Country Club.

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County news Golf course openings The six county-owned golf courses are now open, with the last of the snow melting. The courses are: Dunwoodie, 231-3490, and Sprain Lake, 231-3481, both in Yonkers; Maple Moor, 995-9200, in White Plains; Mohansic, 862-5283, in Yorktown Heights; Saxon Woods, 231-3461, in Scarsdale; and Hudson Hills, 864-3000, in Ossining. For more information, visit golf.westchestergov.com. Deadline for our What’s Going On section is every Thursday at noon. Though space is not guaranteed, we will do our best to accommodate your listing. Please send all items to news@hometwn.com.

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Westchester County’s tourism industry, which ranks third in the state behind New York City and Long Island, represents 51 percent of all visitor spending in the Hudson Valley region. Photos courtesy westchestergov.com

Scooping cold vanilla ice cream onto a warm slice of apple pie, Westchester County Executive George Latimer joined The Valley Table magazine Publisher Janet Crawshaw and Caitlin Fusco, co-owner of Freebird Kitchen and Bar, to kick off Hudson Valley Restaurant Week, HVRW, for fall 2018. The celebration marked the beginning of the most popular foodie event in the region, which will run from Oct. 29 through Nov. 11. “115 Westchester County restaurants, including 16 new additions this fall, are participating in Hudson Valley Restaurant Week—a testament to the county’s thriving food scene,” Latimer said. “It’s a true culinary celebration and an opportunity for all residents and visitors alike, to try top-notch restaurants at a great price. We hope everyone enjoys a fun night out, and takes advantage of the delicious cuisines on the menu this year.” Freebird Kitchen and Bar is new to downtown White Plains, featuring comfort dishes created with fresh local ingredients and a southern style. HVRW celebrates top restaurants, giving diners the opportunity to enjoy exceptional dining at an approachable price point. Three-course, prix fixe dinners are $32.95 and lunches are $22.95 (plus beverage, tax and tip). During HVRW, diners can

sample delicious dishes throughout the county. A complete list of participating restaurants is available at valleytable.com/hvrw. “Being from the Hudson Valley, I have always been a huge believer in supporting our local businesses,” Fusco said. “This is our first time participating in restaurant week, and we know what a tremendous opportunity it gives Hudson Valley restaurants, farms, distilleries, breweries and purveyors to showcase our talents.” Publisher of The Valley Table magazine Janet Crawshaw said: “As food destinations and agritourism programs continue to gain popularity, aligning Westchester County with Hudson Valley Restaurant Week not only supports local restaurateurs, but also attracts visitors to the County.” Westchester County’s tourism industry, which ranks third in the state behind New York City and Long Island, represents 51 percent of all visitor spending in the Hudson Valley region. The county’s travel and tourism industry grew in 2017, with visitor spending up 3 percent to a record of $1.9 billion. “Westchester’s diverse and innovative culinary culture is a major contributor to our economy and our quality of life,” said Natasha Caputo, director of county Tourism and Film. “Hudson Valley Restaurant Week is a great op-

portunity for residents and visitors alike to discover new places and taste new flavors.” In 1996, Janet Crawshaw and Jerry Novesky took an eightmonth sabbatical, traveling 35,000 miles across the country seeking authentic American experiences. They found that local farms, bakeries, fish markets, wineries and breweries were the key to understanding the country’s distinct regions. Inspired by their trip and the Chefs Collaborative, an educational sustainable food movement, the couple returned to their home in the Hudson Valley with a mission to awaken the region’s food consciousness. In 1998, they launched The Valley Table, a colorful quarterly magazine that celebrates the agricultural heritage and cuisine of the region, leading the development of the Hudson Valley’s local food movement. Crawshaw and Novesky launched Hudson Valley Restaurant week in 2006 with a distinguished board of advisors, including chefs, restaurateurs and tourism leaders. The two-week

culinary event premiered with 70 restaurants. Today, with more than 185 participating restaurants spanning seven counties, it is among the largest restaurant week events in the country. Participating counties include Dutchess, Westchester, Columbia, Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Ulster. It has become a successful collaborative effort involving farmers, growers, wine makers and chefs. “As food destinations and agritourism programs continue to gain popularity, aligning Westchester County with Hudson Valley Restaurant Week not only supports local restaurateurs, but also attracts visitors to the county,” Crawshaw said. For the latest events and happenings in Westchester, log onto visitwestchesterny.com, like us on Facebook (facebook.com/ westchestercountytourism), follow us on Twitter @westchestertour or call 1-800-833-9282. View our new insta travel guide by visiting: instagram.com/visitwestchesterny To view the Westchester County Destination Guide, please visit http://bit.ly/2cCFErf (Submitted)

Hudson Valley Restaurant Week celebrates top restaurants, giving diners the opportunity to enjoy exceptional dining at an approachable price point until Nov.11. For a complete list of participating restaurants, visit valleytable.com/hvrw.

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The history of voting, and our record BRONXVILLE TODAY Mayor Mary Marvin

HEAR DIRECTLY ABOUT TOP ISSUES FACING THE BRONXVILLE SCHOOL AND BOARD

On Thursday, November 8, Bronxville’s Committee for Non-Partisan Nomination and Election of School Trustees (NPC), will host its annual Open Meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Yeager Room of the Bronxville Library. All members of the Bronxville community are invited to attend. Current members of the school board, including president Jonathan Atkeson, will discuss the top issues facing the school and board and will answer questions from the public. Anticipated topics include: · The upcoming renovation project; · The commitment to the core tenets of the Bronxville Promise; · Ways we can optimize the school/life balance; and · Improving the educational experience including enhancing the guidance program. The Open Meeting traditionally marks the commencement of the NPC’s 2018-19 search for candidates to serve as Bronxville School Trustees. Anyone who is interesting in contributing to a discussion of the most important issues facing the school and the qualifications and characteristics of school trustees should plan to attend. About the NPC

The NPC was formed in 1936 to foster the election of Trustees of the Bronxville School on a non-partisan basis. The NPC, which consists of three elected representatives from each of Bronxville’s seven election districts, solicits qualified residents who are interested in serving as School Trustee, and nominates a slate of candidates to run in the school district election each May. To learn more, visit www.bronxvillenpc.com.

As you read this, the 2018 election cycle is winding down. The last minute saturation of the airwaves got me to thinking about all the aspects that prompt us to vote or not vote as Americans. As a nation, we have a dreadful voting record as judged by the eligible voters who actually cast a ballot. We rank 31st of 34 nations when compared with developed countries. Recent national elections in Belgium, Turkey and Sweden brought out more than 80 percent of the voting public. To be fair, Belgium and Turkey are two of the 28 nations where voting is compulsory. Though not at all strictly enforced, with many excuses accepted, the law does have a dramatic effect on participation. As example, Chile switched to voluntary voting and the percentage of voters plummeted in one year from 87 percent participation to 42 percent. Twenty nations currently have compulsory voting. High voter turnout in Germany and Sweden is credited to automatic registration by the government when one reaches voting age. Registration, a personal responsibility in the U.S., only results in 65 percent of those eligible doing the paperwork required. The date of voting seems to have a great correlation with participation. In Australia, Brazil and Belgium, where voting is always on a weekend or national holiday, participation is more than 80 percent. Our Tuesday voting is anachronistic, dating to a Congressional decision from 1845. As a predominantly agrarian society

at the time, with travel by horse and buggy, voters needed a day to reach the county seat, a day to make their voting selections and then a day to travel back home, all without interfering with the three days of the week dedicated to religious worship. That left only Tuesday and Wednesday, and Wednesday was the tradition Market Day, so Tuesday was chosen. The month of November was chosen because spring and early summer voting would interfere with the planting season and late summer and even early fall overlapped with the harvest. The only window open was early November before the arrival of potentially harsh winters. Since every survey points to inconvenience as the number one reason Americans do not vote and Congress has managed to move Columbus Day, Martin Luther King Day and carve out a Presidents’ Day, the precedent is there, if not the inclination, to move from Tuesday voting. According to the Census Bureau, 245.5 million Americans age 18 and older are eligible to vote, yet only 157.6 million are currently registered. Conversely, 91 percent of Brits and Canadians and 96 percent of our Swedish counterparts who are eligible to vote are registered. According to national surveys, Americans don’t vote for the No. 1 reason of inconvenience. Following closely behind are reasons ranging from lack of interest, too busy, can’t miss work, think their vote has no impact, illness, dislike of the candidates, out of town or simply forgot. The data reveals that if you are young, a minority, less affluent and less educated, you vote in record low numbers. Financial security in particular

is strongly correlated with nearly every measure of political engagement. Citizens earning more than $100,000 vote in double the numbers of those with incomes below. As to the correlation with education, 44 percent of eligible voters without a high school diploma voted in the 2012 presidential election versus a 77 percent turnout rate by those with a college degree. The surveys also uniformly confirm that our young people do care about politics, but a majority of them just dislike it. Less than a third of eligible voters ages 18 to 30, think running for office is an “honorable thing to do,” and 75 percent of them didn’t even vote in the most recent presidential election. In what was a major surprise to me, we, as New Yorkers, have dreadful participation numbers. For the 2014 election, we ranked 48th out of 50 states in voter turnout despite having the fourth most registered voters in the nation. Even during the 2016 presidential election year, which always garners the highest turnout, only 57.2 percent of those eligible voted, ranking us eighth worst in the country. Maine leads in voter participation with 72 percent while Hawaii is last with just 47 percent. Daniel Webster’s words from two centuries ago perhaps resonate now more than ever. “Impress upon children the truth that the elective franchise is a social duty of as solemn a nature as man can be called to perform; that a man may not innocently trifle with his vote; that every free elector is a trustee as well for others as himself; and that every measure one supports has an important bearing on the interests of others, as well as his own.”

Legislators support veterans pins plan

On Monday night, the Westchester County Board of Legislators passed a resolution supporting the creation and distribution of special pins for the uniforms of firefighters, police officers and emergency medical service workers who are veterans of our nation’s armed forces. County Legislator Nancy Barr introduced the resolution in support of the pins—to be created in partnership with the office of the county executive—which was approved unanimously by

the board. “We greatly appreciate our brave and dedicated firefighters, police officers and EMS workers in Westchester County,” Barr said. “In addition to their service to the people of the county, many are continuing a lifetime of sacrifice and service after protecting our freedom and liberty in the military. These pins are a small token to express our immeasurable gratitude for their service, and to provide these local heroes some richly deserved recognition

in their communities.” Ben Boykin, board chairman, added, “The proud men and women who have served our country don’t like to call attention to themselves, but any time the rest of us can acknowledge their service and sacrifice, we should. That’s why I’m so happy that Legislator Barr brought this to the board, and I’m glad that the county will be moving forward with this recognition, as other counties have done.”

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gar’s “Cello Concerto” in E minor, Op. 85. Of the composition, Segev said, “I feel spent after playing it… It is an elegy for a world that is no longer, and was written as a response to the great war—World War I. I believe the message in this work is timeless and universal.” Also on the program will be Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9, Op. 95 in E minor “From the New World.” Segev has performed as a soloist with orchestras around the world, from Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra to Bankok Symphony. The Symphony of Westchester, now in its 22nd season at Iona College, is a professional orchestra of more than 60 musicians. The performance will take place at Iona College’s Christopher J. Murphy Auditorium. For more info, visit thesymphonyofwestchester.org.

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Exploring the Hudson Valley brick industry When the Erie Canal was opened in 1825, it fueled an era of prosperity that was ignited by the brick industry in cities and towns along the Hudson River. This industry is the subject of ArtsWestchester’s current exhibition, “Brick by Brick: The Erie Canal & the Building Boom,” which remains on view through Jan. 19. Installations of large-scale contemporary artwork will be on view, alongside historical materials, archival and commissioned photographs, and the personal narratives of individuals who witnessed the region’s once vital brick industry. Together, these elements tell a story with complex intersections of immigration, industry and innovation. Aaron Paige, ArtsWestchester director of Folk Arts, said, “This exhibition connects the materiality of brick as a historic and aesthetic object to the intangible stories that local residents construct around it.” For 12 artists, Hudson Valley bricks are the subject and material for artworks that create a narrative about the function, meaning and durability of these objects. For instance, photographer Christopher Payne was commissioned to capture the brickyards’ legacy through sites like the Old Croton Aqueduct and ruins of the castle on Bannerman Island. Artist Julia Whitney Barnes created “A Hudson River of Bricks,” a 25-foot installation that incorporates hundreds of historic Hudson Valley bricks to form a scale version of the Hudson River from New York City to Albany. A series of related programs will also take place in ArtsWestchester’s gallery. During a Nov. 3 event, which includes a brick swap, the region’s leading brick hunters and collectors will tell stories of discovery and adventure along the Hudson River. The following weekend, on Nov. 10, spiritual singers and storytellers will narrate the tale of bricks in Haverstraw’s African-American community. For more info, visit artsw.org/brickbybrick.

Pelham Art Center celebrates Hindu festival of lights As part of its folk arts series, Pelham Art Center will celebrate the Hindu festival of lights with its annual Diwali event on Nov. 18. As Hindus believe that light is the symbol of health, wealth and peace, this festival is meant to signify the victory of good over evil. The Diwali event will open with a performance of Indian classical dance by Sadhana Paranji. This “Kuchipudi Margam” dance will also encourage audience interaction when Paranji teaches hand gestures and footwork associated with the traditional dance form. Following the performance, visitors will participate in two hands-on arts activities. During the first workshop, guests will create scroll works based on the traditional Patua painting technique. The second workshop will demonstrate how to paint in the Sohari style with coffee and tea stains. The Diwali event will also offer henna body art, a temporary tattoo of intricate patterns that is made from henna leaf paste that dyes the skin for several days. For more info, visit pelhamartcenter.org.

alogue about environmental awareness. According to the exhibition’s curator, Miwako Tezuka: “Maya Lin is able to give an artistic shape to climate change and its many impacts on our environment so that we may arrive at a confluence of nature and humanity.” In one work, Lin compares Manhattan’s likely future based on targeted carbon-emission levels versus unchecked emissions. Lin, a Presidential Medal of Freedom winner who designed the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C., will present a talk about environmental leadership with Jeffrey Sachs, professor of economics, on Nov. 11. Additional programs include a tour with Assistant Curator Ted Barrow on Nov. 3, a lecture titled “Gender, Water and Human Rights” on Nov.14, a presentation about the Hudson River as a life force on Nov. 18, and more. The exhibition is on view through Jan. 20, 2019. For more info about the exhibition and programs, visit hrm.org.

Yonkers Film Festival, YoFiFest, presents its sixth annual celebration of film on Nov. 2-11. The ten-day festival screens more than 150 films, from feature movies to student works. Focused showcases highlight films by women filmmakers, students, Westchester natives, members of the LGBT community and more. International and locally-made films provide screenings for a gamut of plotlines, including an inventor who creates a time machine to win back an ex-girlfriend in “Jasper,” Nov. 4; a profile on New York City street artist Fumero, “Fumero-ism: the Grafstract,” Nov. 8; and an Alexander Hamilton re-enactor in Philadelphia called “A Man Full of Trouble,” Nov. 10. Most screenings will be accompanied by Q&A talkback sessions. In addition, a series of workshops led by industry professionals introduces audiences to topics such as crowdfunding and marketing. After a red carpet reception launches the opening night celebrations, the parties, receptions and meetand-greet sessions continue throughout the festival, allowing filmmakers and fans to mingle. For more info, visit yofifest.com.

Maya Lin brings new works to Hudson River Acclaimed artist Maya Lin aims to highlight the human impact on nature in a series of new site-specific installations that explore the geology and topography of the Hudson River. “Maya Lin: a River is a Drawing,” on view at the Hudson River Museum, extends from the museum’s lobby, throughout significant portions of its galleries, and onto its outdoor courtyard, summoning its visitors to interact with various installations. Guests can walk amongst bamboo reeds for a 3D depiction of the Hudson River basin or descend the stairs under a wire sculpture that floats across the gallery space. The post-minimalist artist’s presentation of scientific data is meant to connect with the viewer on a visceral and emotional level. These fragile yet meticulous pieces work as building blocks to a di-

10-day festival in Yonkers presents local, international films

Guest Cellist Inbal Segev to play with Symphony of Westchester On Nov. 10, cellist Inbal Segev will join the Symphony of Westchester as a guest soloist. Led by the symphony’s founder and artistic director Barry Hoffman, Segev and the symphony will perform El-

These articles appear in the November 2018 issue of ArtsNews, ArtsWestchester’s monthly publication. ArtsNews is distributed throughout Westchester County. A digital copy of the full issue is also available at artsw.org/artsnews.

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A change will do you good LIVE MIKE Mike Smith

Coaching high school sports can sure be a minefield. Caught between meeting the expectations of alumni, parents and administrators and actually providing the student athletes in one’s charge with hands-on leadership, coaches today have to perfect something of a balancing act if they want to hang around long term. On Oct. 22, Dominic Zanot tendered his resignation as Harrison High School’s football coach, becoming the latest in a long line to find that out the hard way. Taking over for two-time state champion coach Art Troilo Jr. in 2013, Zanot faced pressure from the outset, both in living up to the on-field reputation of his predecessor and in quieting a alumni community that was growing increasingly discontented with constant losses to rival Rye. Harrison has scored just one win over Rye in the last 16 years

and Zanot’s tenure saw the Huskies drop seven games to the Garnets, including two postseasons contests, losing the all-time series lead for the first time in 51 years in the process. Now, I’m sure the alumni meant well. Their one wish was to see Harrison once again return to dominance and they felt that Zanot wasn’t the right man for the job—if the multimedia presentation they gave to the Board of Education last winter is any indication. Ultimately, doesn’t constant griping about a coach’s win-loss record only serve to undermine the coach in question, ensuring a tumultuous season? Student-athletes are perceptive, they know when things are afoot. But every community is different. In Harrison, where the football program has been intrinsically linked to the town’s identity for generations, a prolonged slump simply couldn’t be tolerated before someone was to blame. Harrison, however, is hardly the only place where politics have an impact on high school sports. I grew up in Scarsdale, which

has never really been known as a hotbed for athletics. But just as my alma mater was experiencing perhaps its best stretch of collective dominance in the past 35 years, athletic director Ray Pappalardi either dismissed or accepted the resignations of seven varsity coaches in an 18-month span. The reason for these dismissals, most believe, is the vocal protestations of parents who felt that their children weren’t given a fair shot, either as captains or starters. So while the records might have been stellar, the resentment was still real and enough to result in a number of talented coaches losing their jobs. Zanot expressed desire to continue his coaching career somewhere else, and wherever he ends up next, he will likely have to learn to navigate a new culture, which brings with it its own unique set of issues. And the silver lining for Zanot is this; the Harrison-Rye rivalry has proved that there are second acts in football, especially for young coaches. Longtime Garnet head coach Dino Garr—now a beloved, 300-game winner set to

Last week, Harrison head football coach Dom Zanot tendered his resignation to the Harrison Central School District’s Board of Education. Perhaps a change will be a good thing for the young head coach. Photo/Mike Smith

take his team to the Class A finals in his 40th year on the job—was once in a similar position. In 1978, after three lackluster years at the helm of the Rye program, and three consecutive losses to Harrison, Garr left to pursue an

opportunity at Westlake. By 1985, he was back on the sidelines at Rye, where he’s been ever since. So maybe, at this moment, a change of scenery might be a good thing; both for the town and for the coach. See a coach has the

ability to change, to learn and to grow. Changing a community’s culture, though, that’s a much taller task.

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Game Notes: Tuckahoe beat Haldane 14-8 on 9/2 The Blue Devils have won 6 straight games The Tigers have been hit hard by injuries this year By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor On Saturday, Nov. 3, Haldane and Tuckahoe will once again square off for the Class D title at Mahopac High School. As the only two Class D schools in Section I, this showdown has been in the cards since the first day of the high school football season, but since a meeting earlier this year, the Tigers and Blue Devils have taken vastly different paths to the title game. On Sept. 2, the two Class D rivals squared off in the first game of the year, with reigning champion Tuckahoe authoring a 14-8 victory over Haldane. But where-

Tuckahoe quarterback Justin Lee scrambles during a preseason workout. Photos/Mike Smith

Eric Segura tackles Haldane’s Sam Giachinta last year. The Tigers will look to slow down the Blue Devils’ fullback in the Class D title game on Nov. 3.

Two Tuckahoe players converge on a Blue Devil runner in the 2017 Class D championship. On Nov. 3, the Tigers will be looking for their second straight win over Haldane this year.

as the Blue Devils responded by winning six straight games to finish with a record of 6-1, the Tigers—beset by injuries and a thin roster—have had something of an up-and-down campaign, finishing the season at 3-3. “Our numbers were down this year to begin with; we usually have about 35-39 guys,” Tuckahoe coach Tom Itri said. “But we’ve dealt with some injuries, concussions and sickness, and we’ve been playing the last few weeks with about 18 or 19 players suited up.” Despite being short-handed, Itri has been pleased with the way his team has responded, even in losing efforts. In the team’s final game of the regular season, an Oct. 20 tilt with Class C Rye Neck, the Tigers fell in a 54-44 shootout despite

playing much of the game without top stars like quarterback Justin Lee, wideout Eric Segura and defensive end Mekhi Clark. The team’s “next man up” approach has been a constant this year, and Itri hopes it will pay off when the Tigers tangle with the Blue Devils on Saturday. “Since the beginning of the season, our message to these guys has been clear; this is the team, there’s nobody coming through that door to help them,” Itri said. “We’ve faced a lot of adversity this year, but the guys have definitely gotten that message.” Against Haldane, Tuckahoe will need to be keyed on stopping standout fullback Sam Giachinta, who has been the Blue Devils’ top playmaker for the better part of four years. In the season opener,

Tuckahoe limited the hard-running senior to just 82 yards on the ground, something Itri says was a big reason for his team’s victory. “He’s been a thorn in our side ever since he was a freshman, so we are going to have to be focused on him this week,” he said. “We have to make it a full team effort and we have to contain [Giachinta] and pay attention to [wide receiver] Matt Champlain on the outside if we are going to be successful.” The Class D championship game is scheduled for an 11 a.m. kickoff in Mahopac. The winner of the game will receive a bye to the state semifinal round, and will play on Nov. 16 at Middletown High School. CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com

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