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Report points to softening of Westchester real estate

TIGERS STOPPED Justin Lee rolls out to pass against Haldane in the Class D championship game on Nov. 3. Lee and the Tigers fell 18-6 to the Blue Devils. For story, see page 15. Photo/Mike Smith

Manhattanville to screen award-winning documentary “Celling Your Soul,” a film written and directed by Manhattanville professor Joni Siani, will be screened to the public with a discussion following on Thursday, Nov. 8 at 6:45 p.m. in the Berman Theater at Manhattanville College. Parents have long grappled with the problem of digital overuse and the negative consequences of social media, but don’t know what to do. Siani is offering real tangible solutions with the issues associated with digital dependency, and the fallout of the digitally socialized generation. As a professor on the front line of the digital revolutions, Siani observed her students struggling to adapt to the emotional and social demands of life “online” and shifted the conversation from “what do you think” to “how do you feel?” Siani and her students were determined to find solutions to the unintended consequence of digital connectivity that have affected an entire generation. The result is a book, “Celling Your Soul,” and

the film. To view the trailer, visit noappforlife.com/. “This is a unique solution-oriented film and program, a forum that goes beyond ‘good or bad’ because it focuses on a productive conversation and offers clear strategies to implement in schools, home and life,” Siani said. “Parents need to hear how kids really feel about their digitally demanding world from the kids themselves and kids need to learn how to feel better, happier, more fulfilled and truly connected.” A winner of the Boston International Kids Film Festival, Director’s Chair Film Festival NYC and other awards, and featured at the 2018 NYC Independent Film Festival, “Celling Your Soul” is an examination of our love/hate relationships with digital devices from the first digitally socialized generation, and what we can do about it. “Manhattanville [College] wants to offer tools and conversation around the challenges of the digital age to the community at large,” Manhattanville President Mi-

chael Geisler said. “While technology has brought so much value to society, we are well aware of the perils of digital overuse and the need for irreplaceable human relationships and connection for people of all ages to thrive as individuals. ‘Celling Your Soul’ is a good step for both young people and parents to gain strength from within and our connections as we collectively navigate an increasingly fast-paced digital world.” Siani, an assistant professor of Media and Communications at Manhattanville, is recognized as an authority in digital socialization and the cultural, social and developmental effects of smart-

phone technology. She began her career in radio and television, eventually transitioning to teaching communications in higher education. In her work as a professor, Siani noticed the unintended consequences of new connection technologies. Her work inspired a group of students to develop strategies for addressing the effects of these communication trends on the social development of young people. Their efforts produced the award-winning documentary “Celling Your Soul,” one of the first films to address the impact of smartphones from the perspective of the first digitally socialized generation. (Submitted)

The suburbs north of New York City are beginning to see a real estate market that is softening, with prices leveling off, inventory rising in nearly every market and sales either flat or declining along with a decline in pending sales, according to a third quarter report from Houlihan Lawrence. In Westchester, home sales were down 4.1 percent, Putnam was slightly up by 1 percent and Dutchess County was down by 11.3 percent due to lack of inventory, which was down 9.9 percent. Most areas of Westchester and Putnam counties had overall increases in inventory, with the Rivertowns showing a 19.9 percent increase and Northern and Northwest Westchester at more than 5.7 percent. Notably, inventory continues to be low at the most affordable prices, homes priced below $500,000. With inventory on the rise in Westchester and Putnam, a troubling sign was the decrease in showing activity by 11 percent through the end of the quarter. Some of the decline could be attributed to lower inventory at affordable price points. Showings are a leading indicator of pending sales, so it’s no surprise that pending sales are down across the

board: down 6.9 percent in Westchester and Dutchess counties, down 2.2 percent in Putnam. Here are some trends to watch toward the end of the year: • The early fall market conditions are pointing to a chilly winter ahead. Despite inventory rising at an even faster pace than the third quarter, showings continue to be down more than 11.5 percent. • More supply and less demand places potential home buyers in the driver’s seat. Yet with interest rates on the rise and wage growth nearly stagnant, buyers may not be interested in making a move anytime soon. • For sellers, the luxury of low inventory is gone and they need to price their homes competitively. • In Westchester, homes priced correctly out of the gate sell, on average, in 49 days and at 99.8 percent of the asking price. Homes priced too high, ones that experience one or more price reductions, spend an average of 344 days on the market and sell for 82.4 percent of the original list price. Those numbers balloon as you move north, to as high as 443 days on the market and 77.7 percent of the original list price in Putnam after price reductions. (Submitted)

In Westchester County, home sales were down 4.1 percent, according to a third quarter report from Houlihan Lawrence.

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Don’t wait for the next Household Recycling Day

Beginning on Jan. 1, 2019, Westchester’s Household Material Recovery Facility will be open from Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., accepting all of the household waste materials that can be collected at a recycling day.

Saturday, Nov. 2 was Westchester County’s final Household Recycling Day for 2018—but you don’t have to wait until next year to dispose of hard to get rid of waste. Westchester’s Household Material Recovery Facility, located at 15 Woods Road in Valhalla, is open year-round. Beginning on Jan. 1, 2019, the facility will be open from Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., accepting all of the household waste materials that can be collected at a recycling day. Through Dec. 31, the recovery facility is available to residents on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Residents who are interested in dropping off materials should contact the Westchester County Recycling HelpLine at 813-5425 to make an appointment. In addition to properly labelled household chemicals and other special wastes found in a typical household, residents can bring

documents for shredding, and expired or unwanted medications for disposal on the first Tuesday of each month. Generally, the following items are accepted for safe disposal or recycling are: • Properly labelled household chemicals, such as: • Household cleaning products • Most automotive fluids (antifreeze, brake fluid and gasoline, but not motor oil) • Flammable liquids (kerosene, butane, lighter fluid, turpentine) • Metal, jewelry and furniture polishes and waxes; wood preservatives • Fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides, herbicides • Photographic and swimming pool chemicals • Batteries—only vehicle, rechargeable or button cell • Fluorescent light bulbs and CFLs • Fire extinguishers • BBQ propane tanks (up to

20 pounds) • Mercury containing devices (thermometers and thermostats) • Electronic waste (TVs, computer monitors and towers) • Expired or unwanted medications, both over-the-counter and prescription • Personal documents for shredding (limit of four file-size boxes per household) • Tires Items that will not be accepted include paint (both latex and oil), non-rechargeable alkaline and carbon zinc batteries (they can be safely discarded in the trash), motor oil, smoke detectors, cell phones, explosives (flares, fireworks, ammunition), construction debris and hypodermic needles. Also, waste from businesses, schools or other institutions will not be accepted. For more information on what you can bring, visit environment. westchestergov.com/new-h-mrf or call 813-5425. (Submitted)

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What’s going on... Eastchester Public Library

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Eastchester schools news For more information on hours and programs, visit eastchesterlibrary.org.

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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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Early childhood advocates share their vision More than 150 social workers, educators, health practitioners and advocates gathered at the Double Tree Hilton Hotel in Tarrytown to learn new methods and share best practices on the crucial time in a child’s life, which is

zero to age three. Westchester Children’s Association, WCA, hosted the event, which included their annual advocacy breakfast, but this year extended it to a full-day conference on Tuesday, Oct. 16. Dr.

Matthew Melmed, executive director of Zero To Three, an organization that promotes the health and development of infants and toddlers, started the day by delivering the Kathryn W. Davis Advocacy Address.

Melmed’s talk focused on the critical importance of the zero to age 3 stage of life in the social and emotional development of a child. A panel discussion followed and included Dr. Farhad Ameen, professor of Economics at Westchester Community College; Umran Beba, Global Diversity, engagement and tal-

ent officer at Pepsico; Dr. Lillian Berdichevsky, an Ob/Gyn with Westmed Medical Group: and Kate Breslin, president and CEO of the Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy. “Investing in 0-3 more than pays off in the long run due to the decreased spending in later years on high ticket items such as remedial

From left, Dr. Lillian Berdichevsk with Westmed Medical Group;Maris Krasnow, board member with Westchester Children’s AssociationKate Breslin, president and CEO of the Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy; Dr. Matthew Melmed; Umran Beba, Global Diversity, engagement and talent officer at Pepsico; Dr. Farhad Ameen, professor of Economics at Westchester Community College. Photo courtesy Joan Grangenois-Thomas

education and criminal justice systems,” Ameen said. “It is not only the right thing to do, it is the economically efficient thing to do.” Breslin drew attention to the collective impact model, stating, “Kids don’t exist separately from their parents. If mom has untreated depression, it has a tremendous impact on her kids.” Collective impact brings together all the actors that impact a child’s life to work toward a goal, rather than focusing on individual parts of the situation. Allison Lake, executive director of the WCA said that Melmed’s work in the 0 to 3 stage of life is critical. She went on to say, “We were thrilled to have Dr. Melmed as our keynote speaker. All our panelists offered unique perspectives, which I believe helped attendees to see the big picture, and the idea that there is a role for all of us to play in creating solutions.” WCA will release a follow-up report highlighting recommendations from the innovative working sessions which will inform the agency’s action plan. To find out more about the needs of Westchester’s children, view WCA’s latest series of Community Snapshots, which present data that impact a child’s life, as compared by Westchester County school districts. (Submitted)

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Tasting the night away in Westchester

On Oct. 29, Cerebral Palsy of Westchester held their 13th annual A Taste of Westchester: Food and Wine Tasting Event at the Renaissance Westchester Hotel in West Harrison. More than 300 attendees came out to sample scrumptious eats and treats and show support for Cerebral Palsy of Westchester, including the Harrison Mayor Ron Belmont. “Each year, A Taste of Westchester brings together renowned restaurants from across Westchester, offering guests the opportunity to sample some of the most wonderful food in the area,” said Linda Kuck, Cerebral Palsy of Westchester’s executive director, “while at the same time supporting a wonderful community of disabled adults and children in our county and the programs that serve them.” This year, more than 28 restaurants and beverage purveyors joined in the culinary showcase. The event featured a vodka and whiskey tasting lounge and a culinary display showcasing students from the Southern Westchester BOCES culinary program. The list of restaurants included Albanese’s Chocolate Fantasies, Angelina’s Ristorante, Antonees Gourmet Catering, Aries Wine and Spirits, Blue Moon Mexican Café, The Briarcliff Manor, Captain Lawrence Brewing Company, Chocolations, Coffee Labs Roasters, Edible Arrangements of Eastchester, The Gourmet Taste Catering, Hive Living Room + Bar, Karen Mayo Health and Wellness, Lulu Cake Boutique, The Luscious Little Dessert Company, Mariachi Mexico Armonk, NoMa Social, Quenas Restaurant, Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, Sam’s of Gedney Way, Southern Table, SWBOCES Culinary Arts, Texas de Brazil-Yonkers, Tito’s Vodka and Walter’s Hot Dogs. Sponsors for the event included Oxford United Healthcare, TD Bank, Westchester Ambulette, Kiamie East 32nd Street, Grassy Sprain Pharmacy, The Wolff Family, Connecticut Business Systems and Westchester Magazine. All proceeds of the event benefit Cerebral Palsy of Westchester, CPW, whose programs ensure that children and adults

with disabilities receive needed services and enjoy activities regardless of the level of their abilities. Cerebral Palsy of Westchester’s mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. Since 1949, CPW has been the leading non-profit organization in Westchester and Fairfield counties provided essential

CPW board member Venita Osterer, Kiyoko Brown, Harrison Mayor Ron Belmont, executive director Linda Kuck and board president Richard Osterer.

CPW board member Lucas Dassler.

CPW board member Venita Osterer, executive director Linda Kuck, board president Richard Osterer and A Taste of Westchester Committee Chairwoman Trish Spano.

education services, direct services, vocational training, recreation, rehabilitation and advocacy to children and adults with developmental disabilities including autism, neurological impairments, intellectual disabilities, epilepsy and cerebral palsy. The organization’s motto is Realizing Tomorrow’s Potential . . . Today! For more information, contact Tia Levinson at 937-3800 x 353 or tia.levinson@cpwestchester. org.(Submitted)

Lobster fricassee in saffron broth with fennel and potatoes curtesy of The Hive of West Harrison—one of the samplings at A Taste of Westchester. Photos/Raphael Gibbs Jr.

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County approves affordable housing in Port Chester A plan to build 34 affordable rental apartments for seniors in Port Chester is moving forward after the Westchester County Board of Legislators approved funding for the development by a unanimous vote on Oct. 29. The development at 25 South Regent St. in Port Chester will be a four-story building with 31 one-bedroom units, three two-bedroom units, a fitness center, a community room, a patio, a deck and 77 on-site parking spaces. The apartments will be available to seniors 62 and older with incomes that are 50-60 percent of Westchester's area median income, and will remain affordable for at least 50 years. On Monday, the board approved $3 million for the acquisition of the land—which will then be transferred to the developer, Regent Sawpit Holdings, LLC—as well as $1.3 million for infrastructure improvements in the area, including changes to the nearby intersection of Westchester Avenue and South Regent Street. “Partnering with municipalities to address community needs is the best way to leverage county funds for the benefit of all,” county Legislator Nancy Barr said. “In

The development at 25 South Regent St. in Port Chester will be a fourstory building available to seniors 62 and older with incomes that are 50-60 percent of Westchester’s area median income, and will remain affordable for at least 50 years. Rendering courtesy Jason Chervokas

this case, seniors will have a chance to rent beautiful, new apartments at affordable prices while residents of all ages will benefit from the traffic safety improvements at the corner of Westchester Avenue and South Regent Street.” Increasing access to affordable housing is a top priority for the Board of Legislators. Already in 2018, the board has approved developments that will create more than 200 new units of affordable housing in the county, including more than 100 for seniors.

"The development of affordable housing today delivers dividends for the residents of Westchester County for generations,” said board Chairman Ben Boykin. “Affordable housing for our seniors is especially important, giving seniors a chance to remain in communities they have called home for years. I'm proud that we've been able to move forward with these important developments to make life better and more affordable for the residents of Westchester." (Submitted)

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All eyes on Zion LIVE MIKE Mike Smith

\Duke freshman Zion Williamson, center, poses with members of the Rye Garnets basketball team last January. On

Nov. 6, Williamson played his first NCAA game and finished with 28 points. Photo courtesy All eyes on Zion I’ve been watching sports long enough to know the dangers of buying into hype too early. I’ve seen countless iterations of the “next big thing”—be it Greg Oden, JaMarcus Russell or Ryan

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Leaf—ultimately flame out or fail to reach the heights once predicted for them at a tender age. But I’ll admit it; I’m all aboard the Zion Williamson bandwagon. On Nov. 6, the highly-touted Duke freshman made his NCAA debut, to much fanfare, against a Kentucky team whose No. 2

preseason ranking led many to believe that Williamson’s debut would not be an easy one. As it turns out, it was a veritable coronation. The 18-year-old shined in his first regular season college basketball game, dropping 28 points on the Wildcats and grabbing seven rebounds as the No. 4-ranked Blue Devils trounced Kentucky 118-84. Sure, Williamson wasn’t the only breakout star on the court for Duke; fellow freshmen RJ

Barrett and Cam Reddish combined with the forward to score 82 points on the night, but it was the manner in which Williamson has the ability to take over a game that has left scouts—and fans—drooling over the youngster’s potential. At 6-foot-7, 285 pounds, Williamson doesn’t have the typical physique of a potential frontcourt NBA player. Body-wise, he looks more similar to an offensive lineman. But Williamson’s size belies an unnatural athleticism that

Duke freshman Zion Williamson, center, poses with members of the Rye Garnets basketball team last January. On Nov. 6, Williamson played his first NCAA game and finished with 28 points. Photo courtesy @Ryebball

became his calling card, even in his high school years. He has a 45-inch vertical and a lightning-quick first step that, when combined with the fact he probably outweighs a Prius, make him absolutely unstoppable when he decides he wants to go to the rim. Against the Wildcats, he threw down an impressive array of dunks that showcased the raw power in his game that makes him such an intriguing prospect. Does he need seasoning? I’m sure; there are very few 18-yearolds ready to step right into the NBA’s limelight and live up to massive expectations. I’m sure that a season playing against the best collegiate players in the country will help him hone his craft—even if his footwork has already been called exemplary by basketball pundits. And I, for one, can’t wait to watch him grow as a player and to ply his trade against the rest of the ACC. I may hate Duke, and I sure won’t be rooting for them to win a national title. But every so often, a generational talent comes around and forces you to pay attention. I just hope Zion is worthy of the hype.

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Tigers fall to Haldane FOOTBALL

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FINALS

HALDANE 18 TUCKAHOE 6 MAHOPAC HS

11/3/18

Game Notes: • Haldane’s Sam Giachinta ran for 219 yards & 3 TDs • Tuckahoe QB Justin Lee was injured in the 1st half • Haldane has won two of the last three Class D titles By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor On Saturday, Nov. 3, the Tuckahoe football season came to an end in the Class D championship game as a shorthanded Tigers’ team fell 18-6 to rival Haldane at Mahopac High School. But despite Tuckahoe’s failure to repeat as Section I champions, head coach Tom Itri was heartened by his shorthanded club’s ability to overcome adversity and take the Blue Devils down to the wire. Despite losing starting quarterback Justin Lee to an injury in the first half, the Tigers hung tough, heading into the fourth quarter trailing the eventual champs 6-0. But two late touchdowns by Blue Devils fullback Sam Giachinta—

Reid Martin breaks a tackle in the Class D championship game. Martin had a fourth quarter touchdown for Tuckahoe.

who found the endzone three times on the day—served to dash Tuckahoe’s hopes and propel the Blue Devils to their second section title in three years. Giachinta proved to be the breakout star of the game, rushing 26 times for 219 yards and three touchdowns in his final career showdown with Tuckahoe.

Justin Lee rolls out to pass against Haldane. Lee was sacked in the first half and forced to leave the game due to injury, leaving the Tuckahoe offense with no passing game to speak of.

“I think that, despite losing, our defensive really played exceptional,” Itri said. “I think what really broke the game for us was losing [Lee] early because we had to shift Mekhi Clark under center and so we lost him at linebacker.” Clark performed admirably in a backup role, although the Tigers were not able to find the endzone until Reid Martin was able to punch in a score with just one second remaining in regulation. “Naturally when you lose your quarterback, it cuts your playbook in half, especially for a team like us that likes to put the ball in the air,” Itri said. “They knew we weren’t going to pass after that and they stacked the box, but I’m extremely proud of the effort that Mekhi gave.” Although a stinging defeat, Itri is confident that his returning players will remember this feeling once next season begins and use it to motivate them. The Tigers graduate just four starters this year, and with a healthy supplement of players joining the varsity ranks next season, the head coach believes that his squad will be a serious contender for the Class D crown in 2019. “It’s definitely a crappy feeling for these guys, to put it politely, but I think it’s going to be a motivating factor for these guys moving forward,” Itri said. “It stings for the younger guys because I

Eric Segura carries the ball against Haldane on Nov. 3 at Mahopac High School. Tuckahoe fell to the Blue Devils 18-6.

Eric Segura tackles Haldane’s Sam Giachinta on Nov. 3. Photos/Mike Smith

think they felt they were the better team, but we’re very optimistic about what we have coming back next year.”

With the win, Haldane receives a bye in the regional semifinal round and will be back in action on Nov. 17 at Middletown High

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