May 13, 2016

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Friday the 13th, 2016 | Vol. 4, Number 20 | www.ryecityreview.com

Out of this world On May 9, visitors of all ages observed the Transit of Mercury from the Playland Boardwalk in Rye. The astrological event, in which the planet Mercury passes between Earth and the sun, occurs roughly 13 times per century. For story, see page 14. Contributed photo

Rye Town Park management search likely to be scrapped By aNGELa JOrDaN Staff Writer With an inability to come to a consensus and concerns over potential conflicts of interest, it seems the plan to seek out new management for Rye Town Park is going to fall by the wayside.

The Rye Town Park Commission is still deliberating on the request for qualifications, RFQ, applications that were submitted almost two months ago, but the process likely won’t carry on much longer with some members of the commission disagreeing on how to move forward.

The commission is a sixmember committee of representatives from the town of Rye, the villages of Port Chester and Rye Brook, the city of Rye, and the Rye Neck section of the village of Mamaroneck, which establishes policies and regulations for Rye Town Park, a 62-acre park located at 95 Dearborn Ave. in the city. The park is a shared asset between the municipalities.

In regard to the official status of the RFQ selection process, Rye Town Supervisor Gary Zuckerman, a Democrat, said it is still ongoing and that there is more to be discussed among

members of the commission.

“We are going to set up a work session or discussion to review the various submissions, and determine if any of them are worth pursuing,” Zuckerman said. “Several members [of the commission] felt it would be unfair to dismiss some of the submissions without going over them and reviewing them first.”

Port Chester Mayor Dennis Pilla, a Democrat and member of the commission, told the Review that the RFQ process has been “very broad and open-ended.” “[Zuckerman] suggested that the board have a formal dis-

cussion to discuss the RFQ responses,” Pilla said. “I’m going to say, ‘Send a thank you letter [to all the applicants], but frankly I think we have to take a step back before we invite anybody in yet.’”

Pilla suggested doing a request for proposals for the restaurant, which overlooks Oakland Beach, since Seaside Johnnie’s lease, the current tenant, is up at the end of the year. Following that, Pilla mentioned then completing a master plan of the park with input from residents park continued on page 10

Advisory committee to recommend 4 FD positions When Castelhano joined the department 24 years ago, there were 17 paid positions and 120 The city Fire Advisory Com- volunteers, he said. The deplemittee will recommend the ad- tion in volunteer numbers is dition of paid positions to the yet another reason for Rye to department’s roster, according add more paid positions, Castelhano added. to one city councilman.

“At what number [of volunCouncilman Richard Mecca, a Republican—who along with teers] do you decide to increase Kirsten Bucci, a Republican, the other side?” Castelhano said and several volunteer firefight- in regard to the declining numers in the department serves on bers among the volunteer base.

According to Mecca, the the council’s fire advisory committee—said the group plans City Council will also look at to recommend to the Rye City restructuring the Fire DepartCouncil the addition of four ment by creating a public safety commissioner. paid firefighters.

“We’re thinking about [add“It’s not a secret that those on the committee would like to hire ing] the position of public safety four more paid firefighters,” said commissioner,” Mecca said.

Mecca, adding that such a pro- “Moving forward, that would be posal hasn’t been vetted by the very nice to have.”

The position would take a City Council or city manager yet. “That’s pretty much where broader responsibility for disaster preparedness in the case we’re looking.”

Adding professional firefight- of storms and would act as an ers to the department would overall supervisor to the fire debe welcome among the cur- partment on matters of training rent staff, which has repeatedly and logistics, Mecca said.

If the position were to be urged the council to bolster its added, Mecca said, it would be roster over the past two years.

“We’re cautiously optimis- down the line, as any alteration tic,” said John Castelhano, pres- of the department’s structure ident of the local firefighters’ would be required to go up for union, about the advisory com- a public referendum due to the mittee’s likelihood to recom- need to change the city’s charter.

The position would also have mend more firefighters.

According to Castelhano, to be verified by the county the department is currently at a through a civil service applicalow staffing point, with 17 paid tion process.

Talks of adding staffing to positions and between 30 and 40 active volunteers, only 11 the city’s Fire Department have of whom are trained to fight indoor fires.

FD continued on page 9

By JaMES pErO Staff Writer

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Saltaire commands local dining scene Story on page 6.

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Expanded therapy center comes to Rye

Meet Chloe, a beautiful 3- to 4-year-old Australian shepherd/ cattle dog mix. Her unique blue and brown eyes will melt your heart. Chloe came to Pet Rescue with nine pups that have all since been adopted.

It’s now her turn!

Chloe loves to be near her foster mom and follows her around the house. She is very quiet in her foster home and doing well on her housebreaking. She will make someone a very happy, as she is a loyal companion.

Chloe is spayed, vaccinated, dewormed, heartworm-tested and microchipped. Why not donate $300 to Larchmont Pet Rescue to make Chloe part of your home? To learn more, call 834-6955 or visit NY-PetRescue.org.

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Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Speech Pathology services are now offered in one location at an expanded therapy center.

Debra Vitagliano, an experienced pediatric Occupational Therapist, has announced the opening of her expanded practice by way of the new business Rye Therapies of OT, PT and SLP, PLLC in the Hansa Office Building at 150 Purchase St. in Rye. In collaboration with Dr. Elena Gazzola of In Town Pediatrics, the experienced staff at the new therapy center will treat children in need of therapeutic services.

Joining Vitagliano are Emily McGuire and Marcela De La Pava, as well as Physical Therapist Nicole Greenberg, and Speech and Language Pathologist Jamie Andreoli.

A variety of specialized treatments are available at the center, including The Listening Program, Interactive Metronome, Sensory Integration and PROMPT. Language based tutoring is also available for children in elementary

school through high school.

“As parents seek our services to help their children to overcome developmental hurdles and succeed to their maximum potential, we felt that a collaborative approach was the best way,” Vitagliano said. “We have [a] bright space with the right equipment and support materials to encourage active participation. Children love to come to therapy.

It is fun with the ‘just right’ challenge. They gain confidence in themselves and learn to overcome developmental challenges that often are frustrating to them. Sometimes parents need the knowledge and resources our professions offer to give their children the best start in life. Children learn fast, so teaching them ways to overcome developmental issues they may be facing, enables them to advance to their

maximum potential.”

Vitagliano and the staff at Rye Therapies have extensive pediatric based experience. For the past 20 years, Vitagliano has provided school based Occupational Therapy within the Blind Brook School District.

“Teachers and therapists identify issues that require intervention, whether it is with vision, speech and language, sensory development, coordination, core strength, or muscle tone,” Vitagliano continued. “While we are not seeing the child in school, our therapists recognize the value and importance of and thereby prioritize communication and interaction with a child’s teacher. Together we develop and implement strategies to maximize a child’s performance in and out of school,” Vitagliano emphasized. (Submitted)

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Rye City BOE, budget need-to-know budgeT TIdbITS ToTal budgeT: $85M

Tax levy increase: 1% budgeT-To-budgeT increase: 2.63%

daTe and Time Tuesday, May 17 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

second referendum: Osborn School furnace bond proposition authorizing the replacement of the furnace at the school, including incidental improvements and expenses in connection therewith, at a maximum estimated cost of $1.8M; and authorizing the issuance of, not exceeding, $1.8M bonds.

Polling locaTion Rye Middle School Gymnasium, 3 Parsons St.

Katy Keohane Glassberg status: Board president age: 48 Family: Husband Richie; two boys: Caleb graduated from Rye High School in 2015; Owen is a sophomore. emplOyment: I was an attorney. years in rye: 21 COmmunity aFFiliatiOns: I’ve participated in everything and every organization over the years. Currently, my main participation is through the school district.

One thing the average vOter dOesn’t knOw abOut yOu: I’m a huge fan of “Hamilton” the musical.

Q: Why are you running for re-election to the Board of Education and what are your priorities going forward? a: I decided to run for re-election because our schools are still receiving an enormous amount of pressure from state and federal intervention: the tax cap, federally mandated testing, state-mandated evaluation systems, APPR. Given that, and given that we’ve been very successful at maintaining an excellent school system in Rye in the face of those pressures, I’m interested in continuing to do that work to maintain an excellent school system in a fiscally responsible way. I’m happy to say I’ve done that throughout my board service. I also need to encourage people to vote. It is incredibly important to use that people come out and vote on May 17.

Q: What do you see as the primary challenge facing the school district over the next few years? a: We’ve already begun doing it, but we need to continue to engage in really rigorous extensive community discussion to help identify what our shared values are for the Rye City School District, identify the costs associated with that and then locally make decisions that we the entire community thinks is appropriate. Even in the face of all of that state intervention, we still have

local decision making here and we’re engaging the community in the face of those decisions.

The community comes out to vote on the budget in May each year. The community gets to decide what our schools should look like and we live in a place where people value excellent schools. We’re lucky that we live in a place like that. Good schools support high home values, so even for people who may not have children in the Rye City School District, people understand the value of having an excellent school district.

Q: Name one way in which you think the school district can be improved. a: I think we can always improve and I’m sure that’s not restricted to one area. One thing that we are spending a lot of time looking at now is how we find the time and allocate money to provide excellent professional development for our teachers to help support learning in the classroom and that is in a variety of areas. We’ve been doing it in literacy and we’re looking to do more of it in technology. We’re continuing to work on our technology infrastructure; the durability of our Internet. We work really hard at keeping the student experience front and center.

-Reporting by Christian Falcone

Rye City School District’s

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the Church of the Resurrection Parish Religious Education Program.

One thing the average vOter dOesn’t knOw abOut yOu: I love doing yoga.

I think yoga is fantastic.

Q: Why are you running for a seat on the Board of Education? a: The reason I decided to run is that when my husband and I first starting looking for places to live, we looked all over Westchester and Greenwich, [Connecticut] and we came Jennifer Boyle upon Rye and we spent the day here and I remember sitting status: New candidate in Town Dock Deli with our age: 44 oldest daughter in a car seat at Family: Husband and three the time. We both felt Rye was daughters, ages 10, 8 and 5. the right community for us.

They will all be in the public As my kids got into the school school system next year. system, I got more involved emplOyment: I previously worked with the schools and felt really at a public relations firm in about wanting New York City called Edelman, passionate to educate people about our in its health care division. schools and about voting; years in rye: Nine That’s how I sort of ended up COmmunity aFFiliatiOns: Co-chair moving into those areas. Now, of the Friends of the Rye City School District; board member I just felt like the next step of the Rye Presbyterian Nursery was with Nicole [Weber’s] seat coming up.

School; I volunteer to teach at

Q: What do you see as the primary challenge facing the school district over the next few years? a: There’s probably a lot of challenges. I think one of the obvious ones is the tax cap environment that we are operating in; it’s always presented challenges over the last couple of years. That, and maintaining what as a community we are looking for in our school system; so being able to balance those two things is probably the biggest challenge.

Q: Name one way in which you think the school district can be improved. a: There’s always improvements that can be made no matter what.

And that doesn’t mean things are going badly either. I think one way, that one area to focus on a little more, is more communication to the public at large because we hear so many facets of information that need to be delivered and it’s hard to deliver all of it in a Tuesday night [school board] meeting. So, finding others ways to reach the public with all that information is one way we could focus in more.

-Reporting by Christian Falcone

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What’s going on...

Rye Free Reading Room

A Dog and Cat Event Meet and greet adorable cats and dogs up for adoption on Saturday, May 14 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room. These pets are up for adoption through the For the Love of Dogs Rescue Center in Ossining and FURRR 911 in White Plains. This program is free and open to the public. Registration is not required.

Computer Workshop The library will host a computer workshop on Thursday, May 19 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Raho Technology Center. The workshop will include a lesson on pictures, folders and file handling. More specifically, the session will present how to transfer pictures from cameras and other media to the computer and it will show participants how to set up folders and data files and transfer them to other locations. The lesson will also teach participants how to use flash drives for ease in handling all types of data and how to back up

folders. This class is free and open to the public.

Registration is not required.

chase tickets to the dinner in advance, call 698-9275 or email jayheritagecenter@gmail.com.

The Serious Side of Food

Wainwright House

Join scholar Laura Inman on Thursday, May 19 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. for a discussion on the modern industrial agriculture complex. Discover the process for producing products for your palate, the ramifications of modern diet trends, and the sustainability of sustenance. These adult reading and discussion programs are made possible by a grant from The New York Council for the Humanities. For more information or to register to attend the discussion, contact Meredith Adams at 9670480 or via email at reference@ryelibrary.org.

A transformational all-day healing journey will take place on Saturday, May 14 from 10:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. The journey will include healers, change agents, holistic speakers, musicians, green activists and creative yoga. The program costs $45 per person. For more information or to register for the program, call 967-6080 or visit wainwright.org.

Coffee with the City Council Residents are invited to join members of the City Council to discuss any topic of interest on Saturday, May 21 at 11 a.m. in the Meeting Room.

Mayor Joe Sack and Deputy Mayor Julie Killian will be in attendance and complimentary coffee and donuts will be provided.

Jay Heritage Center Honoree dinner Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Joseph Ellis and environmental advocate and law professor Nicholas A. Robinson will be honored with the John Jay Medal of Service during a dinner held on Saturday, May 14.

The dinner will be co-chaired by Samuel W. Croll III, Professor Shelby D. Green, Charlene Laughlin and Thomas R. Mercein. For more information or to pur-

Coalition of Co-Creators

Spring Awakenings Luncheon This luncheon, which will honor SPRYE, Friends of Rye Town Park and The Grande Dame of Yoga, Tao Porchon-Lynch, will take place on Thursday, May 19. The luncheon costs $75 per person. For more information or to register for the luncheon, call 967-6080 or visit wainwright.org.

Rye YMCA Youth summer camps Rye Y camps, for youth ages 3 to 14, are led by a team of full-time professional directors and committed summer staff who serve as professional role models to campers. The camps are accredited by the American Camp Association with low counselor-tocamper ratios.

Campers choose from a variety of camps and can attend from one week to eight weeks. Camps are held at the Rye Y and the Osborn School in Rye. Kinder Camp, for children ages 3 to 6, introduces young ones to the camp experience in a warm, supportive environment. Activities include swim lessons, crafts, music, sports and more. Half- or fullday options available.

Discovery Camp, for ages 4 to 11, is a full-day camp packed with swim lessons, STEM, crafts, music, performing arts, sports, field trips and special guests to keep our campers engaged and excited every day. Campers gain new abilities, challenge themselves with the unexplored and learn to work with others as a team.

Sports Camp, for ages 5 to 12, has both full- and half-day options and is designed for sports enthusiasts who want to develop both their individual and team skills.

STEAM Camp, for children in grades two to five, is new this year. Campers will be challenged to question, explore, plan, discover, analyze and understand the world through the lenses of science, technology, engineering, art and math.

Gymnastics Camp is for ages 6 to 14. Beginner and advanced gymnasts are welcome. Drills, games and teamwork are utilized to build gymnastics skills.

Full- and half-day options available.

Adventure Camp, for teens completing grades six to nine, is designed for campers who like to be on the go. Campers travel to a different great summer destination every day, including water parks, campouts, amusement parks, baseball games and more.

Teen Fitness Camp, for ages 11 to 14, is a fun way to get fit over the summer. Participants work indoors and out with certified personal trainers to achieve individual goals. Activities include swimming, sports, games, strength training, spinning, Pilates, agility training and more.

C.I.T Program, for teens who have completed

grades nine and 10, is designed to challenge participants to grow as leaders both at camp and within the community.

For more information, or to register for any of the above camps, visit ryeycamp.org or call 967-6363.

The Rye Y offers financial assistance for families who qualify.

Active Older Adults Month May is Active Older Adults Month and the Rye YMCA is offering a full schedule of activities to inspire older adults to get motivated. Throughout the month, the Y will celebrate healthy aging, with a focus on nutrition and meal planning, physical activity and social interaction. The Rye Y welcomes older adults to join our community and will waive the $100 Joiner’s Fee for adults age 62 and older through May 20. The following activities and programs are free of charge. Some are open to all community members, others are limited to Rye Y members. For more information, please contact Penny Cozza at 967-6363 ext.

201 or penny@ryeymca.org, or visit ryeymca.org.

The Y is located at 21 Locust Ave. in Rye. The Wednesday Brown Bag Lunch Series is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. On May 18, “Aging in Place” will be presented by SPRYE. Senior Wellness Day will take place on Friday, May 13 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the community. There will be blood pressure monitoring, a light lunch and speaker, several exercise classes and giveaways. Registration is required, please email diana@ryeymca.org or penny@ryeymca.org.

Rye Town Park Park season permits Discounted season permits are available for Rye City, Port Chester, Rye Brook, Rye Neck and Rye Town residents and non-residents alike. Season permits allow people to take full advantage of the beautiful Rye Town Park and Oakland Beach. Permit holders get “high tide” benefits for a “low tide” cost.

The permits will be on sale Wednesdays through Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Permit Office in the Administration Building, Rye Town Park, 95 Dearborn Ave. in Rye. Permits for residents: Senior: (62+) $20 and free parking; Individual: $110 and $4 parking; Family: $150 and $4 parking; Platinum family permits: $300 and free parking.

Resident seniors who have permits dated on and before 2010 do not have to renew their permits.

Permits for non-residents: Senior: $60 and $5 parking; Individual: $250 and $5 parking; Family: $350 and $5 parking.

Parking-only permits are $150. Beach access is free for all permit holders. The more permit holders go to the beach, the more they save. Rye Town Park is a “stay-cation” bargain.

MasterCard, Visa and Discover credit cards will be accepted for season permits. New resident permit holders will have to provide a proof of residence. For more information, call the park at 9670965 or visit ryetownpark.org.

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Upcoming indie film shot in Harrison

The Harrison police station was the location of the upcoming independent film, “Trouble.” Scenes of the film were shot on Friday, May 13, after press time. File photos

An upcoming independent film, “Trouble,” is being filmed at the Harrison police station on May 13. The production company behind the project, Trouble-Free Inc., has also applied to film at a location in West Harrison, marking the 12th project to be shot in the town/village of Harrison this year alone.

According to Harrison Town Clerk Jackie Greer, the community has served as a film site for several dozen television shows and movies over the past few years.

She said that in addition to the

12 filming applications submitted to her office this year, it was preceded by 38 applications in 2015 and 36 in 2014.

When asked why she thinks Harrison gets so many requests from filmmakers to shoot within the town, Greer said, “I work well with the location people, and since we have a good working relationship, we have a lot of people coming back.”

Greer also said that this good relationship brings back many return filmmakers. She cited the Amazon Prime television show “Red Oaks” as an example, and

said that they’ve applied to film in Harrison about five times so far and will be back to film more “in a couple of weeks.”

Some other popular shows that have filmed in Harrison include “The Following,” which aired on Fox until 2015, “Madame Secretary” and “Elementary” on CBS, “Billions” on Showtime, “Blind Spot” on NBC, and the HBO series “The Leftovers,” which also used the police station. The community has also served as a site for several movies, including the HBO film “The Wizard of Lies” about the Bernie Madoff Ponzi scheme and “Blue Angel,” an upcoming independent drama starring Stanley Tucci.

To film a project in Harrison, there’s a licensing fee of $1,000, plus an additional cost of $500 per day that the license holder is filming. According to the town clerk, this has provided Harrison with $46,000 in revenue since 2014.

A representative from TroubleFree Inc. could not be reached for comment as of press time.

-Reporting by Angela Jordan

The town/village of Harrison was transformed into the fictitious community of Gabota in 2014 for the HBO drama series “The Leftovers.” This month, Harrison is again the scene for the upcoming independent film, “Trouble.”

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By SiByLLa chipaZiwa Editorial Assistant As you approach the restaurant on Abendorth Avenue in Port Chester, you may catch the scent of the sea coming from where the Byram River empties into the Long Island Sound. Its handsome brick building bears navy blue signage with its name: Saltaire.

Open for about seven months now, the location has become a renowned foodie favorite in the village’s continued expansion of its restaurant scene, As you enter, right above you is a roof painted the same navy blue; the last remnant of the Willet House, a popular steakhouse that closed in 2014. To your right, you find the dining room with its high ceiling, low chandeliers that take you back in time, and vintage maps of various regions known for their seafood. To your left is the bar room, with a brick wall, tin ceiling, high chairs and vintage photos of fishermen.

Let’s not forget the fresh oyster

bar right at the bar’s edge, with an in-house shucker that will deftly scoop out whichever of the 12 varieties you prefer; just tilt your head back and slurp.

Seafood, local produce and meats are delivered every weekday from New York City markets—all seasonal, sustainable, farm-raised and never frozen—with the menu printed in-house daily to feature only the best quality ingredients, simply prepared.

There is no middle man; no phone calls to purveyors or wholesalers. Quality is of the utmost importance to both the owner, Les Barnes, and the executive chef, Bobby Will. If a fish doesn’t work out, it will be replaced on the menu the next day.

“Frozen fish is a four-letter word,” says Barnes, a city of Rye resident.

He knows seafood, having frequented fish markets since he was just 5. “I grew up in the fish and restaurant business; going to the Fulton Fish Market with my dad at 4 in the morning,” he adds.

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The main dining room features vintage chandeliers and maps from various regions known for their seafood.

Barnes is also the owner of London Lennie’s, a seafood restaurant named after his father that has been serving patrons for more than 50 years in Queens. He took over the family business when he was just 23 years old after earning a degree in hospitality management.

Barnes’ next step was set to be an oyster shack, until the Willet House space became available, that is.

“Port Chester is a fairly popular restaurant town today, and it just made sense,” he says about the decision to create Saltaire.

Where the name comes from makes sense, too.

“There was an oyster I used to buy out of Canada called Salt Aire [from Prince Edward Island]; it reads like the salt air of the ocean, but [the restaurant name] is one word,” Barnes says. “It has a nice ocean feel to it.”

Saltaire focuses on seasonal seafood and produce, not on a particular cuisine, according to Will, a Greenwich, Connecticut resident.

Thanks to the young chef’s skills in the kitchen—he attended the Culinary Institute of America—and his knowledge of seafood from growing up on the Atlantic coast of Ipswich, Massachusetts, it seemed like fate when he met Barnes following a call from a recruiter while backpacking in Eastern Europe.

“I literally got off the plane

from Turkey and in eight hours, was talking to Les over coffee in Tarry Market about the opportunity,” Will says. “It didn’t feel like an interview; it felt more like a discussion of what we liked and didn’t like… things just fell into place.

“Fish has been a big part of my life—not just as a chef, but my overall life,” Will says, adding that his background has a great influence on how he deals with fish, particularly preferring to buy fish whole and butchering it himself.

The idea is to see which ingredients complement the quality of the seafood, “what gives each dish its own characteristics and personality,” he says, adding that Saltaire is a “sea-and-farm-to-table restaurant with global inspiration.”

One example is mussels with a Thai carrot and coconut broth, enhanced with grilled lime, white sesame and cilantro; a dish Will learned upon traveling to Thailand and learning how to make fresh

curry paste from scratch.

Not your taste? There’s something for everyone, from steak lovers to kids, like the carbonara generously laced with fresh lobster that is still sweet to the taste, and a dessert featuring pie crust-flavored pop rocks for the tart at heart.

“We want people to… feel like they can have a romantic date, but also come in on a Sunday with their family,” the executive chef says. “Les understands the idea that quality and the guests’ experience is the most important factor.” cONTacT: sibylla@hometwn.com

SALTAIRE OYSTER BAR AND FISH HOUSE 55 Abendroth Ave., Port Chester, NY 10573 939-2425 saltaireoysterbar.com

Saltaire’s lobster carbonara, considered a house specialty, is laced with bacon, sundried tomatoes and generous lobster chucks that are still sweet and tender. Photo/Sibylla Chipaziwa

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Milton fourth-graders go colonial On Monday, May 2, fourthgraders at Milton School got a chance to see what life for children their age was like in the mid-1700s. Rolling barrel hoops, pondering riddles and getting humiliated in front of peers at the dame schoolhouse were all part of the fun. Presenters from The Adventure Game, sponsored by the Milton PTO, provided funding and many students wore improvised costumes. A coffee filter makes a fine bonnet in a pinch.

-Reporting by Sarah Varney

Luuk van Roijen has his hoop under control, at least for a moment, as he races as part of a team. The fourth-graders struggled with the length of the sticks and the stubbornness of the hoops. Photos courtesy Sarah Derman

Students from Mrs. Murphy’s fourth-grade Milton class write on their slates and hope their answers are correct as the dame, played by Linda Russell, looks on. Photo/Sarah Varney

From left, Laura Svoboda and Fifi Smith from Mrs. Pray’s class show off their colonial costumes.

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Mamaroneck could see meter increases, more hours

What must the DA tell the grand jury? a rye oldTimer imer Judge John Carey

The village of Mamaroneck Board of Trustees is discussing the possibility of increasing parking meter rates and expanding hours of operation on Mamaroneck Avenue. File photo

The village of Mamaroneck Board of Trustees recently began discussing the possibility of increasing both parking meter rates and expanding meter times on Mamaroneck Avenue. The discussion comes from a recommendation made by a parking village committee, which is based on a 2014 study done by Walker Parking Consultants.

According to Village Manager Richard Slingerland, the committee suggested that the board increase the hours meters run from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and that the rates increase from 75

cents per hour to $1 per hour. A memo written by the committee indicates that other streets and parking lot rates would remain the same.

Maria DeRose, chairwoman of the committee, told the Review that the main purpose of increasing the meter time is to promote turnover on Mamaroneck Avenue.

“We want people to come to the avenue and to stay as long as they want,” she said. “But we want everyone to have a fair chance at doing this.” DeRose added that because meter rates and times would remain

the same in parking lots and other village streets, patrons of the avenue could park in those lots, only pay until 6 p.m., and park for as long as they’d like, while simultaneously freeing up parking spaces on the avenue for more restaurant patrons and shoppers.

As far as the increase in meter rates goes, DeRose said that $1 per hour is pretty standard in most municipalities. Currently, the village charges 25 cents for 20 minutes of parking. DeRose called the increase in time and rate “a fair compromise.”

-Reporting by Kiley Stevens

A woman had been shot dead in her own home. The office of the district attorney had gathered evidence against a suspected killer. No arrest had been made; the DA preferred to wait until the grand jury issued an indictment officially charging someone. The main suspect was not likely to flee, so there seemed to be little reason to hurry. Patience, it could have been argued, might have produced a confession.

Among the items of evidence the DA presented to the grand jury was testimony from a man who was suspected to have some

degree of involvement. The DA wanted his evidence and was willing to discuss terms. So he offered immunity from prosecution in return for truthful testimony concerning the prime suspect. He testified before the grand jury, which indicted the prime suspect for murder in the first degree. Murder One, as it was called, carried a maximum sentence of 25 years to life in prison.

As trial approached, I, as the judge randomly assigned to preside at the trial, became increasingly concerned about the grand jury’s not having been informed of the immunity grant. Had they known of it, they might have suspected that the immunized witness’s testimony was purchased with his immunity, and held that belief against the

district attorney at trial. Would it have been proper for me to take that risk? I did not think so.

I decided to protect the prosecution from its own mistake by wiping the slate clean. This could be done by starting over again with a new indictment, untainted by questionable evidence. So I dismissed the first indictment as possibly tainted, and the DA promptly got a new one, evidently clean as a whistle. The trial went smoothly, with new lawyers on both sides.

The jury brought in a verdict: guilty of murder in the first degree. It was then my responsibility to pronounce sentence.

I took the unusual step of issuing a public opinion explaining my sentence, 25 years to life. cONTacT: j_pcarey@verizon.net

Rye Y hires new senior program director The Rye YMCA is pleased to announce the appointment of Lee Ann Borg to the position of Senior Program Director. Borg will oversee camp, family, child care, teens, gymnastics and sports programs.

She takes the place of Hillary Southard who is now the Director of the Greenkill YMCA camp. “Lee Ann’s leadership experience, knowledge and enthusiasm are a great fit for our team,” said Eileen Barber, the Rye Y’s Chief Operating Officer.

Borg comes to the Rye Y with over five years of YMCA experience in summer camp, youth and family programming, wellness and membership. Most recently she served as the Director of Programs, Wellness and Member Services at the YMCA of Greenwich.

Prior to joining the Greenwich YMCA, Lee Ann directed family and youth programs at the

Lee Ann Borg

Stamford Family YMCA. Lee Ann holds a Bachelor of Science in Special Education and Childhood Studies from Plymouth State University.

“I’m thrilled to be here and have the opportunity to work

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with such a dedicated group of Y professionals,” Borg said. “The Rye Y plays a major role in our Sound Shore communities. I look forward to being part of the impact we make every day.” (Submitted)

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Carver Center CEO named ‘40 under 40’ leader The Business Council of Westchester recently released its much anticipated list of “40 under 40” young business leaders in the county. On the list of Rising Stars is 34-year-old Ariana Aguilar, chief development officer of The Carver Center of Port Chester.

Aguilar, a Yonkers resident and native of Mexico, has served as Carver’s chief philanthropist since 2013 after working for a number of nonprofit organizations throughout Westchester, New York City and internationally. Her more than 10-yearlong career includes stints at My Sister’s Place, Brotherhood/ Sister Sol, and as a volunteer for both local and overseas organizations, including Women in Law and the United Nations’ Development in Africa.

A graduate of Brown University, Aguilar is responsible for advancing Carver’s mission to build brighter futures for the many underserved families of Port Chester. In addition to overseeing an annual fundraising goal of $3 million, Aguilar is also responsible for Carver’s marketing

Ariana Aguilar, CEO of The Carver Center in Port Chester, was included in the Business Council of Westchester’s “40 under 40” young business leaders in the country. Contributed photo

and communications department, an area well suited to her fluency in three languages. She is an active member of the Brown University Alumnae Club, Association of Development Officers of Westchester, and remains affiliated with Broth-

erhood/Sister Sol of Harlem.

Aguilar, a first-generation college graduate, said, “My parents lacked access to a formal education. In fact they were not even able to finish elementary school, so education was extremely important for me and access to it was a driving influence. That’s one of the reasons getting into Brown and receiving scholarship support from them was a life-changing opportunity. I’m thrilled to be part of the business community in Westchester and hope to become even more connected to groups that are making their mark in the county.”

Carver CEO Joseph Kwasniewski, a former 2014 Rising Star award recipient, adds, “Ariana strives to improve the quality of life for Westchester families. She is completely dedicated to strengthening the impact of Carver’s programs and to ensuring that we serve, educate and empower as many youth and families as we possibly can.

She’s a fantastic role model for young women everywhere.”

(Submitted)

Service to be held in Greenwood Union Cemetery Friends of the African American Cemetery Inc., the organization that oversees the historic African-American cemetery within Greenwood Union Cemetery in Rye, will hold a Memorial Day service there on Saturday, May 28 at 10 a.m. The cemetery is located at 215 North St. in Rye. The 1-acre parcel was donated by the Halsted family 150 years ago with the condition that it “shall forever hereafter kept, held and used for the purpose of a cemetery or burial place for the colored inhabitants of the said town of Rye, and its vicinity free and clear of any charge therefor.”

Of the 119 known persons buried at the cemetery, 22 are veterans of the Civil War, Spanish-American War, World War I and World War II. The last burial was held in 1964.

Over the years, the importance of this special cemetery in the history of the community and nation has been recognized as it is listed on the national, New York state and Westchester County Registers of Historic Places. After years of neglect the cemetery had run into disrepair.

Photo courtesy commons.wikimedia.org

Some of the stones had toppled over while others were simply worn away.

In 2010, the town of Rye, Port Chester/Rye branch of the NAACP, Building Community Bridges and the American Legion Post No. 93 formed an ad hoc committee to help raise awareness of the cemetery and restore the stones and clean away the overgrowth. Lead by David Thomas since 2010, ceremonies have been held on Memorial Day and Veterans Day at the site. At each of these events a new face appears, a new story is shared or a new connection is made to someone buried there.

One of the new stories this year is that with the help of county Legislator David Gelfarb, the cemetery has achieved 501(c)(3) status.

With the formation and designation as a nonprofit entity,

Thomas seeks to continue efforts to preserve, conserve, rehabilitate and transform the African American Cemetery into a place of historical remembrance, reflection and education for the public.

The primary goals of the nonprofit are to: • Upgrade and maintain site access • Upgrade and maintain site furnishing • Continue the remembrance ceremonies on Memorial Day and Veterans Day • Transform the site into a cultural and educational resource for visitors and schools.

For more information or to join in the efforts of or contribute to the Friends of the African American Cemetery, contact David Thomas at 886-5710 or email afamcemetery@gmail. com. (Submitted)

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A city advisory committee consisting of members of the Rye City Council and volunteer firefighters will look to add four paid positions to the Fire Department. File photo

swelled over the past three years after former City Manager Frank Culross labeled the department “staffed for failure” in 2014.

Currently, according to Castelhano, with the current staffing levels, the Fire Department frequently operates in violation of a federal

law dubbed the “two-in, two-out” rule, mandating that if two firefighters enter a burning building, there must be two others stationed outside in case a rescue is necessary.

After the advisory committee issues a recommendation, the

proposal must go before the City Council and reviewed by the city manager before any changes to the department’s staffing are initiated.

Bucci could not be reached for comment as of press time. cONTacT: james@hometwn.com

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legal noTices Notice of Public Hearing, Annual budget Vote & Election of board of Education Members of the Rye City School District

About two months ago, six applications were submitted as requests for qualifications in regard to the management of Rye Town Park over the course of 20 years. Some commission members have now expressed interest in regrouping and starting over. File photo

of the town and city of Rye before sending out another solicitation for new management of the park.

“We didn’t get input [on the management of the park] from constituents first,” Pilla said, referring to the RFQ sent out in January. “We put the cart before the horse.”

Pilla also suggested that in moving forward, the management of the beach, gazebos and amenities like the restaurant should be managed separately from the park itself, and that any plan for the park should not “intensify use of the park” among nonresidents of the area.

“While parks cannot be specific to any group [because that would be alienation of public parkland], we have to create a model that gives some recognition that the park is a Rye Town and city of Rye asset,” Pilla said.

Rye City Mayor Joe Sack, a Republican who also sits on the commission, also said that the

committee should begin by putting out an RFP strictly for the restaurant, and then take more time to figure out management for the overall park.

“It doesn’t seem like the responses we got are responses that we can work [with], except for the city of Rye’s response and perhaps Seaside Johnnie’s because they are already there,” Sack said.

However, Sack and Zuckerman have clashed on more than one occasion over potential conflicts related to their relationships with some of the respondents. Sack is the mayor of the city of Rye, which submitted its own proposal for the park, while Zuckerman works as a legislative aid for the Westchester County Board of Legislators, which just approved an agreement with Standard Amusements for the right to manage Playland; United Parks, the managing company for Standard, also submitted a

proposal for Rye Town Park.

In total, there were six responses to the RFQ for the park by the March 18 deadline, including the one from Seaside Johnnies, who is exclusively interested in continuing to run the restaurant and snack bar/ concession stands that they already manage, in addition to potentially managing the parking lot.

The other applicants are all private developers. They include Biederman Redevelopment Ventures, which is known for redeveloping Bryant Park in midtown Manhattan; Caspi Development, which owns several properties in Westchester and New York City; and Southwest Capital, whose founder Salvatore Gizzo owned and managed the Surf Club, a catering hall in New Rochelle, between 1992 and 2013.

-with reporting by Christian Falcone

cONTacT: angela@hometwn.com

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Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing on the Rye City School District 2016-2017 proposed budget will be held Tuesday, May 10, 2016 in the Rye Middle School Multipurpose Room, located at the corner of the boston Post Road and Parsons Street, Rye, NY beginning at 8:00 p.m.

Further notice is hereby given that the Annual budget Vote and Election of the Rye City School District will be held on May 17, 2016, and that the polls of such election will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. to vote by voting machine upon the following items: 1.

To adopt the annual budget for the fiscal year 2016-2017 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the district.

2.

To elect two members of the board of Education, for three-year terms commencing July 1, 2016.

Further notice is hereby given that a copy of the detailed statement in writing of the amount of money which will be required for the school year 2016-2017 for school purposes, exclusive of public moneys, specifying the several purposes and the amount of each, and specifying separately the total amount estimated necessary for payment to the board of Cooperative Educational Services, Second Supervisory District of Westchester County, as provided by Section 1716 of the Education Law, as well as the Real Property Tax Exemption Report in accordance with Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law will be posted on the District’s web site and also may be obtained by any resident in the District during business hours beginning May 3, 2016 at the administrative office and all school buildings within the district.

Further notice is hereby given that petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the board of Education shall be filed with the District Clerk, at 411 Theodore Fremd Avenue, Suite 100S, Rye, New York no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 27, 2016. Each candidate shall submit petitions signed by at least 100 qualified voters of the District and shall state the name and residence of the candidate.

Further notice is hereby given that the board of Registration will meet for the purpose of registering voters on April 19, 2016 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Central Administration Office, 411 Theodore Fremd Avenue, Suite 100S, Rye New York. Qualified voters who are not registered with the Westchester County board of Elections may register at that time. Any persons known or proven to the satisfaction of the board of Registration to be entitled to vote shall be entitled to have their names placed upon such register, provided they have proven to the satisfaction of said board of Registration to be entitled to vote at such election. The register will be filed in the District Clerk’s office and open for inspection to any qualified voter of the District school days beginning on April 20, 2016 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

A qualified voter is one who is (1) a citizen of the united States of America; (2) 18 years of age or older; and (3) a resident of the District for 30 days preceding the annual vote and election. A qualified voter must become a registered voter in order to vote. If a voter has registered and has voted at a board of Education election within the last four calendar years, he/she is eligible to vote at this election. If a voter is registered and able to vote at general elections, he/she is also eligible to vote at this election. All other persons who wish to vote must register.

Further notice is hereby given that applications for absentee ballots may be obtained between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. any working day, at the office of the District Clerk, or by calling that office (967-6100, ext. 6278), or by printing an application from the District’s web site, www.ryeschools.org, District, Election and budget Information. Completed applications must be received by the District Clerk at least seven days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed, or the day before the election, if the ballot is to be delivered personally. Absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5 p.m. on the date of the election.

A list of persons to whom absentee ballots are issued will be available for inspection in the office of the district clerk during business hours. Any qualified voter present in the polling place may object to the voting of the ballot upon appropriate grounds by making his/her challenge and the reasons therefor known to the inspector of election before the close of the polls.

Further notice is hereby given that any referenda or propositions to amend the budget or otherwise to be submitted for voting on May 17, 2016 must have been filed with the board of Education, 411 Theodore Fremd Avenue, on or before April 18, 2016, must have been typed or printed in the English language, must have been directed to the Clerk of the School District, must have been signed by at least five (5) percent of the number who voted at the previous election; and must state the name and residence of each signer. The board of Education will not entertain any petition to place before the voters any proposition the purpose of which is not within the powers of the voters to determine, or any proposition which fails to include a specific appropriation where the expenditure of monies is required by the proposition.

NOTICE IS HEREbY FuRTHER GIVEN that at said Annual Meeting and Election to be held on May 17, 2016, the following proposition will be submitted: OSbORN SCHOOL Furnace bOND PROPOSITION Shall the bond resolution duly adopted by the board of Education of the City School District of the City of Rye, Westchester County, New York, on April 5, 2016, authorizing the replacement of the furnace at the Osborn Elementary School, including incidental improvements and expenses in connection therewith, at a maximum estimated cost of $1,800,000; and authorizing the issuance of not exceeding $1,800,000 bonds of said School District to pay the cost thereof; providing the levy of a tax upon the taxable real property of said School District and collection in annual installments as provided in Section 416 of the Education Law therefor and in anticipation of such tax, the issuance of said obligations; pledging the faith and credit of said School District for the payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds; delegating powers to the chief fiscal officer with respect to the issuance and sale of bond anticipation notes and such bonds; containing an estoppel clause and providing for the publication of an estoppel notice, be approved?

If necessary, due to space constraints on the voting machines, said proposition may be presented in substantially the following abbreviated form: OSbORN SCHOOL FuRNACE bOND PROPOSITION Shall the Rye City School District bond resolution adopted April 5, 2016, authorizing the replacement of the furnace at the Osborn Elementary School, including incidental improvements and expenses in connection therewith, at a maximum estimated cost of $1,800,000; and authorizing the issuance of not exceeding $1,800,000 bonds of said School District to pay the cost thereof, and providing for the levy of a tax in annual installments therefor and in anticipation thereof to issue said obligations, be approved?

If presented in abbreviated form, the full text of said proposition will be posted at each polling place.

A copy of the bond resolution referred to in said proposition is on file in the office of the School District Clerk, located at 411 Theodore Fremd Avenue, in Rye, New York, where same is available for inspection by any interested person during regular business hours.

State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) DETERMINATION: The School District, acting as Lead Agency under the SEQRA Regulations of the State of New York, has determined that the purpose authorized by the aforesaid bond resolution is a Type II Action, which, as defined therein, will not have a significant adverse impact upon the environment. A copy of the board of Education’s SEQRA determination is available in the Office of the School District Clerk where it may be inspected during regular office hours.

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Inside the frenetic mind of a busy mom:

‘A Mother’s Art Marathon’ By aNGELa JOrDaN Staff Writer

In 2002, Alla GoldburtAnnopolsky was “splintered” between being a brand-new mother to her son Benjamin, while simultaneously working full time in IT, so she decided to paint about it.

During that time, she creat-

ed 182 pieces, 12 of which are currently on display at Masterpiece Framing in Harrison.

The art gallery, which is located at 243 Halstead Ave. in Harrison and owned by the artist’s husband Igor Annopolsky, was packed to the brim on the evening of Saturday, April 30 with admirers of the artist’s work as live music played and

Alla Goldburt-Annopolsky, a Scarsdale resident and artist, has her collection “Mother’s Art Marathon” currently on display at Masterpiece Framing in Harrison. The inspiration for the work is her experiences as a young working mother in 2002.

wine and refreshments were served.

At the heart of GoldburtAnnopolsky’s collection, “A Mother’s Art Marathon,” is the therapeutic release that the work provided for the young, stressed, working mom at the time.

“Art has been something that has always saved me in the past,” she said. “I shared with my dad that I was having a difficult time managing my work and my son at home, and he said, ‘Maybe you should paint.’”

Despite working full time in IT, Goldburt-Annopolsky’s background is in fine arts. Her late mother, Berta Kuznetsova, was a renowned artist in Russia, and after immigrating to the United States in 1980, Goldburt-Annopolsky obtained a bachelor’s degree in fine arts from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn.

However, one of the struggles Goldburt-Annopolsky faced when attempting to paint again was a daunting nature of taking on large pieces.

That difficulty inspired her to create a series of small pieces every day, which was more manageable than undertaking huge projects.

“The idea came to me on Jan. 1, and I thought I would survive a year, but I didn’t,” GoldburtAnnopolsky said, in regard to completing only 182 out of a planned 365 pieces of art. “At the time when I finished, I was a little angry at myself because my commitment was for a year, but then I realized that it’s really part of my story. I stopped when things eased off and I came back to my senses, so to speak.”

The show was hosted at Masterpiece Framing at 243 Halstead Ave. on April 30 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and featured live music.

“Summer Shadows,” oil on canvas, 7” x 5”, 2002.

Alla Goldburt-Annopolsky with husband and the Masterpiece art gallery owner Igor Annopolsky.

“Blue Hair,” oil on canvas, 7” x 5”, 2002.

Alla Goldburt-Annopolsky at her art exhibit opening with her son Benjamin, 15. Photos/Angela Jordan

During that period, Goldburt-Annopolsky also kept a diary of what she did every day, which now serves as an insight into each individual piece and allows her to recall exactly what she felt each day as she sat down to paint. While she said she has not shared that diary with the public, she has shared it with her son who is now 15 years old.

Goldburt-Annopolsky said she is sharing this collection 14 years after it was created because her son has grown older and more independent, freeing her to pursue other things.

“Now that I have some time to myself, I was able to invest in doing something with these pieces because before then, as any mom knows, there’s just not enough time,” she said.

Goldburt-Annopolsky also wanted to share her work because she wanted to see what other motherhood-inspired artists were creating. It was then that she stumbled upon

the Museum of Motherhood, an organization that collects “articles, books, artifacts, images and research on the science, art and history of all aspects of procreation, birth and caregiving,” according to its website.

Goldburt-Annopolsky wrote up her project and submitted it to the museum, which was accepted, and she will be speaking about her experiences at the organization’s 2016 Motherhood Conference at Manhattan College on May 6.

Goldburt-Annopolsky has art work on display in numerous galleries, including the Museum of Russian Art in Jersey City, New Jersey, and she currently lives in Scarsdale with her husband and son.

“A Mother’s Art Marathon” opened on Monday, April 25 and will remain on display at Masterpiece Framing until Sunday, May 22. cONTacT: angela@hometwn.com

“Seeing Myself,” oil on canvas, 7” x 5”, 2002.

“Keeping Out and In,” oil on canvas, 7” x 5”, 2002.

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New Rochelle High School gowns spark unrest

By Sarah varNEy Education Reporter In an attempt to be inclusive to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students, New Rochelle High School is moving away from assigning seniors genderspecific graduation robes.

In a letter sent home to parents of graduating seniors, NRHS Principal Reginald Richardson explained that the adoption of a single color cap and gown would provide a more comfortable experience for some students. He said the change would “create an atmosphere that allows all of our students to enjoy the capstone event of their high school career equally, without the anxiety or fear that gender-specific colors might cause.”

This June, students will be able to choose which color gown to wear, and all gowns will be solid purple when the class of 2017 crosses the stage.

According to Richardson and some high school students, the traditional assignment of white robes for girls and purple for boys was making some students uncomfortable.

But this is not a change all are in favor of.

During a recent New Rochelle Board of Education meeting, more than a dozen New Rochelle High School graduates ranging in age from 18 to 80 stepped up to the podium one by one to passionately denounce the change.

While some parents simply objected to New Rochelle High

New Rochelle High School plans to move away from gender-specific graduation robe colors to be inclusive toward lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students.

School ending a long-standing tradition in making the switch to all-purple graduation robes, other parents were unhappy with the motivation behind the change being made.

“A man is a man and a woman is a woman,” Mark McLean, a New Rochelle High School alum, pronounced at the end of his remarks.

New Rochelle resident Pearl Quarles spoke out against the change in defense of the purple and white tradition. “I remember the sea of purple and white robes on graduation day,” she recalled. “It was a sight to see.”

As of press time, a Change. org petition had received 697 signatures. The petition supports “the saving of the traditional attire, of purple and white gowns for the

New Rochelle High School Graduation.”

But Roland Rogers, president of the PTA Council, an organization that acts as a liaison between the individual school parent groups and the Board of Education, was surprised by the strident reactions of those opposed to the change.

In this instance, Rogers was speaking only on behalf of himself and his daughter Sophia, a junior who will wear purple at her 2017 graduation.

“I was shaking my head,” Rogers said. “The point of a single color is to unify students, to demonstrate that all students that attain the same degree join their classmates on an equal footing on graduation day.” cONTacT: sarah@hometwn.com

Beginning in 2017, all New Rochelle High School seniors will wear solid purple graduation gowns. File photos

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Mercury Transit makes way for total solar eclipse SUNSPOT MERCURY

Appearing as a small dot in relation to the sun, the Transit of Mercury is only viewable using specialized telescopes and occurs roughly 13 times per century.

By aNDrEw DapOLiTE Contributor For the first time in nearly a decade, the planet Mercury passed between Earth and the sun on Monday, May 9, allowing people from across the globe to view our solar system’s smallest

planet from further than 50 million miles away.

And while the excitement around the celestial event was palpable throughout North America and Europe, prime viewing locations for the phenomenon known as the Transit of Mercury, according to

Passers-by gaze up at the sun using solar eclipse glasses. The next total solar eclipse in the United States will occur on Aug. 21, 2017.

A young girl observes the planet Mercury’s trip across the sun on May 9. On average, Mercury is positioned 48 million miles away from Earth.

Charles Fulco, a NASA solar system ambassador, there are even more impressive celestial events to look forward to.

Last year, Fulco left his post as a science teacher and planetarium director at Port Chester Middle School in order to promote one of the most significant astronomical occurrences ever observed from planet Earth: a total solar eclipse.

A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the sun and Earth, fully blocking the sun from our earthly viewpoint. Last seen coast to coast in the United States in 1918, the phenomenon will be viewable on Aug. 21, 2017. Based on its latitude, New York state will experience only a partial solar eclipse, but nonetheless, it will be a significant sight to see.

Fulco, an avid astronomer and science consultant with Westchester roots, was accepted

by NASA as part of an outreach program. He is currently in the process of traveling along the 2017 solar eclipse’s path of totality—12 states between Oregon and South Carolina—meeting with school superintendents and teachers to explain the oncein-a-lifetime event.

“Don’t keep the kids inside,” Fulco said. “Seeing the stars come out in the middle of the daytime and seeing the moon shadow coming at you at 2,000 mph, it’s amazing.”

So far, Fulco has traveled through nine out of 12 states, also showing teachers the best methods for students to safely look at the sun.

On Monday, as a precursor to the solar eclipse, Fulco provided views of the Transit of Mercury from the Playland Boardwalk in Rye. Equipped with specialized telescopes and solar eclipse glasses, onlookers witnessed the more common celestial event.

The Transit of Mercury occurs roughly 13 times per century, however during the last occurrence in 2006, rain clouds blocked the sight.

“I wasn’t sure if people would care, but the wow factor was through the roof [on Monday],” Fulco told the Review. “People were in such disbelief. I explained to some the mathematics of [the transit] but I told people to just appreciate it. You’re not going to see it again for a while.”

According to Fulco, what

On Aug. 21, 2017, the United States will witness a total solar eclipse from the Pacific to Atlantic coasts for the first time since 1918. The vantage point on Earth where the eclipse can be seen is known as the path of totality, approximately 200 miles wide. Photo courtesy eclipse2017.org

people find most interesting is how small Mercury really is in relation to the sun.

“The transit gives you a nice scale of our solar system and how fast Mercury moves,” he said.

However, “fast” in astronomical terms is relative, as it took approximately seven hours for Mercury to cross the sun from our earthly vantage point.

Fulco spent five hours on

the boardwalk with enthusiasts ranging from pre-kindergarteners to senior citizens, with the majority of stargazers from the local area.

“I was very happy that the people from Rye were so excited and so inquisitive,” Fulco said.

“To see a 4-year-old girl so interested, rattling off facts about the solar system was amazing.”

Throughout the summer, Ful-

co will resume his travels to the remaining states along the solar eclipse’s path of totality for what he expects will be a thrilling event next year.

“A total eclipse is the coolest thing you will ever see in your life,” Fulco said. “I’ve been to four continents chasing these things, so to have one happen in my own country is like the backyard for me.”

Charles Fulco, a NASA solar system ambassador and science consultant, provides views of the Transit of Mercury last Monday from the Playland boardwalk in Rye, utilizing specialized solar telescopes. Contributed photos

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There are now 34 holidays on which New York City suspends its parking rules, ranging from Ash Wednesday to Chinese New Year to Eid al-Adha to Diwali. That’s quite the holiday buffet.

Which is not to mention Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Abraham Lincoln’s birthday, Washington’s birthday and Veterans Day. There are a bunch of standard-issue holidays, too, like Labor Day and Thanksgiving, and a bunch of Jewish holidays beyond those. Since I’m Jewish, I can confide in you: Many of us don’t even know what these holidays are. Shemini Atzereth?

I’ve got to ask Rabbi Google.

(Then again, what percentage of Christians are familiar with the Solemnity of the Ascension, which was on this year’s Mother’s Day? That solemn day was cause for auto-owner awe as alternate side of the street parking requirements miraculously disappeared!)

Since this list seems to be growing faster than the Monday morning line for MetroCards, I couldn’t help but add a few more suggestions for holiday parking consideration: Thigh-Knees New Year: A holiday celebrating the first sunny day of spring, when New Yorkers suddenly realize their knees and even thighs will soon be visible in shorts. The day is devoted to doing squats.

Howard Stern’s birthday: Jan. 12. Any car parked at a meter may remain there for 24 hours, but any person walking by the meter must dance around it, one leg up, and lean backwards.

Lumpy Rug Day: An actual holiday—look it up, it’s May 3. The website Holiday Insights reports: “Lumpy Rug Day is intended to appreciate a good rug. A rug should be smooth, even, and definitely not lumpy.

Many of us stretch out on a rug to watch TV, play games and even catch 40 winks. If the rug is lumpy, you’ll know it.

There are a number of ways to enjoy Lumpy Rug Day: “If you have a lumpy rug, toss it out and get a nice, lump-less rug; If you once had a lumpy rug, take a minute to remember the soft, comfortable feel of the new rug when it arrived; If you never had a lumpy rug, count your blessings. You don’t know what you’re missing.”

I’m counting! But since that exciting day won’t come around for almost another year, let’s move on to: Sick Passenger Monday: The first Monday after Labor Day, when everyone has slept a little late and is rushing to get to school or work on time, shall be dedicated to the mysterious Sick Passenger who is always on the train ahead of us. Not that car drivers care, but they get the free parking day anyway, just like the rich get richer.

Pranksgiving: A day we give thanks for practical jokes. NOTE: Although this will appear as a holiday on city-issued alternate side of the street suspension cal-

endars, it really ISN’T and you will be TOWED. Kwanzadanukkah: A day that falls on both Hanukkah and Kwanza, when everyone is so busy lighting candles that they can’t get to their cars.

Happy Halaladays: Day dedicated to the halal carts around the city, which have made lamb over rice as New York as a Sabrett’s dog. Celebrated the Thursday after Thanksgiving, when people are willing to start thinking about food again.

Too Heavy Purse Tuesday: A day we pause to reflect on the fact we are carrying around WAY too much junk, including candy bars, letters we keep forgetting to mail, receipts in cuneiform, and two dozen pens (one leaking). Why do we celebrate this by suspending parking regulations? How ELSE would you propose we celebrate? What says “Too heavy purse” to YOU? Do you even HAVE a purse? If you did, you’d know.

All Saints Weekend: Expansion of popular day.

Mayor’s Wild Card: A day chosen by the mayor on which all parking tickets are torn up as soon as they are issued. Wildly popular. Often celebrated after the indictment of a crony, dis by a sitting governor or disconcerting New York Post cover.

Trump Day: Nov. 8. You wouldn’t cast your vote for someone just because they’re promising to give you an extra day of parking freedom, would you? WOULD YOU? cONTacT: lskenazy@yahoo.com

To eliminate mosquito breeding sites and prevent the spread of West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne diseases, the Westchester County Department of Health will offer free minnows, mosquito dunks and “Keep Healthy and Bug Off” brochures to residents on six Mosquito Control Days this month.

Residents with ornamental ponds should add the fathead minnows to the water to keep it from becoming a mosquito breeding site. The dunks serve the same purpose in birdbaths, rain barrels and unused pools.

Health department staff will be available to answer questions and give out “Keep Healthy and Bug Off” brochures, which offer advice on how residents can prevent mosquito bites and eliminate standing water around their homes to keep mosquitoes from breeding nearby.

“We’ll show residents things they can do to protect themselves and their families from mosquitoes,” said Peter DeLucia, assistant commissioner for Public Health Protection. “We’ll also give them minnows and dunks to prevent mosquitoes from breeding on their property.

Minnows are our natural ally in the battle against West Nile virus and they’re very popular with residents. They eat many times their weight in mosquito larvae.”

Residents with ponds who want the minnows should bring a bucket or pail to 2 Loop Road at the Westchester County Airport.

The building is the first right from the airport access road.

A local resident picks up free minnows distributed by the Westchester County Department of Health to help prevent the spread of mosquitoborne diseases. Photo courtesy Westchester County

Minnows will be distributed in watertight plastic bags, and residents should plan to bring them straight home and release them into ponds with at least 8 inches of water. The minnows will be distributed on: • Thursday and Friday, May 19 and 20, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Saturday, May 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

To eliminate breeding sites, the health department began to apply larvicide to catch basins that hold standing water but are clear of debris starting Monday, May 9. Larvaciding teams will evaluate and treat, as needed, all catch basins on county and municipal roads throughout Westchester over the next few months.

To help prevent mosquitoes from breeding, residents should eliminate standing water from around their properties, especial-

ly after it rains. Large areas of standing water on public property that cannot easily be removed should be reported to the health department by calling 813-5000.

“If we use all the available strategies, we can minimize our exposure to mosquito bites and reduce the mosquito population in Westchester, but we need residents to help,” said Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler.

“Please remove from your yard or turn over anything that could hold standing water and make use of the dunks and minnows we are offering.”

To learn more about mosquito prevention, visit the health department’s website at westchestergov.com/health, like the department on Facebook at facebook.com/wchealthdept or follow it on Twitter @wchealthdept. (Submitted)

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SO CLOSE Ryan Kirkpatrick chases his opponent in a May 10 showdown with Mamaroneck. The Tigers topped the Garnets 9-8 in their home finale. For coverage of the Review’s “Game of the Week,” see page 23.

Photo/bobby begun

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sNaPsHOts garnets notch win over port Chester

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RYE 9 PORT CHESTER 4 pOrt Chester hs

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game notes: • Katherine Brown tallied six strikeouts in Rye’s win • Nicole Volpe went 3-for-4 to power the Garnets’ offense • Rye has beaten league foe Port Chester twice this season

Nicole Volpe connects with a pitch against the Rams. Volpe went 3-for-4 in Rye’s 9-4 win.

Nicole Volpe slides into home plate against Port Chester on Monday, May 9. Photos/Bobby Begun

Katherine Brown throws a pitch against Port Chester. Brown fanned six batters en route to picking up Rye’s second victory over the Rams this season.

varsity sCHEDULE Date

Time

Sport

Home

Visitor

Type

Location

May 13

4:15 p.m.

boys Tennis

byram Hills

Rye

League

byram Hills High School

May 13

4:30 p.m.

baseball

Westlake

Rye Neck

Non-League

Westlake High School

May 13

4:30 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse

Scarsdale

Rye

Non-League

Scarsdale High School

May 13

4:30 p.m.

Softball

Westlake

Rye Neck

League

Westlake High School

May 14

10:00 a.m.

Girls Lacrosse

Rye

Tappan Zee

Non-League

Rye High School

May 14

10:00 a.m.

baseball

TbD

Rye

Tournament

R. C. Ketcham High School

May 14

11:00 a.m.

Softball

Rye

Lincoln

Non-League

Rye High School

May 14

2:00 p.m.

boys Tennis

Rye

Harrison

League

Rye Recreation Park

May 14

4:30 p.m

baseball

TbD

Rye

Tournament

Dutchess Stadium

May 14

7:30 p.m.

baseball

TbD

Rye

Tournament

Dutchess Stadium

May 16

4:15 p.m.

Softball

Rye

Eastchester

League

Rye High School

May 16

4:15 p.m.

Softball

Mamaroneck

Rye Neck

Non-League

Central Elementary

May 16

4:30 p.m.

baseball

Keio Academy

Rye Neck

League

Manhattanville College

May 17

4:30 p.m.

baseball

Dobbs Ferry

Rye Neck

League

Gould Park

May 26

1:00 p.m.

Track

Rye

Class b Meet

beacon High School

May 27

4:00 p.m.

Track

Rye Neck

Class C Meet

Valhalla High School

June 2

5:00 p.m.

Track

Rye/Rye Neck

State Qualifier

Arlington High School

June 3

5:00 p.m.

Track

Rye/Rye Neck

State Qualifier

White Plains High School

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rival tops rye in tribute game

By MikE SMiTh Sports Editor On Saturday, May 7, Harrison and Rye briefly put aside their bitter on-field rivalry to honor the memory of a former Huskies pitcher as the two clubs took part in the second annual Andrew Gurgitano Memorial Game at Silver Lake Park in West Harrison. Prior to the game, both teams came together to celebrate the life of Gurgitano, who died suddenly in 2014, before Harrison won the emotionallycharged contest 6-3, thanks in

large part to the contributions of Gurgiatano’s senior classmates.

“It’s tough, it’s obviously a very emotional time and before the game I just tried to talk to the players about how this is a time to celebrate this young man’s beautiful life,” Harrison coach Marco DiRuocco said. “He was such a special person and we just wanted to honor his life.”

Three seniors were singled out during a pregame ceremony as the recipients of the Andrew Gurgitano Memorial Scholarship award for demonstrating the passion and sportsmanship embodied by the late hurler.

Rye pitcher George Kirby picked up the honor for the Garnets, and Harrison selected two seniors, Dean McCarthy

Rye shortstop Ryan Ciardello applies a tag at third base. The Huskies would go on to beat the Garnets by a 6-3 margin.

and Andrew Zink, as this year’s winners. According to DiRuocco, it was simply impossible to decide between the two worthy seniors, so honoring both McCarthy and Zink seemed like the logical choice.

“We just couldn’t separate the two of them,” DiRuocco said.

“Both Andrew and Dean really resemble Andrew [Gurgitano] with their work ethic and dedication, and this was really a special year, with so many of Andrew’s best friends on the team.”

Both McCarthy and Zink played big roles in Harrison’s win over their rival, as McCarthy struck out 10 batters over 5.2 innings of work to pick up the victory and Zink went 3-for-3 to lead the Huskies’ offense.

“It was definitely special to see these guys step up in a big game,” the Huskies’ head coach said. “It’s a big part of the season for us and to see them step up in a big way on such a beautiful day, it really meant a lot and I know [Gurgitano] was smiling down on them.”

Harrison hopes that their success against Rye will help them this week, as they gear up for five games in the next seven days. The Huskies will take on Port Chester on May 12, after press time, before gearing up for their Dave Basso Memorial tournament over the weekend.

“I believe the momentum from this weekend will carry

Rye coach Mike Bruno, left, and Harrison coach Marco DiRuocco meet during a pregame ceremony to honor the life of Andrew Gurgitano, a Harrison pitcher who died suddenly in 2014. Photos/Mike Smith

over, definitely,” DiRuocco said.

“We have to continue to be productive at the plate and rely on our pitching and our defense.

“We’re going to have to have everyone chip in,” he added.

“Everyone is going to have to help out and we’re going to need a true team effort this week.” cONTacT: sports@hometwn.com

Dean McCarthy throws a pitch against Rye on May 7 at Silver Lake Park. The Harrison senior was singled out before the game as one of two Harrison recipients of the Andrew Gurgitano Memorial Scholarship awards and picked up the win with 5.2 innings of work.

Harrison fielders meet on the mound prior to a May 7 game against rival Rye.

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Ode to joy live miKe mike smith

There’s something about high school sports that makes a big moment hard to shake.

On Saturday morning, I was sitting in the dugout with some of my men’s baseball teammates in between games and, as we often do, we started talking about some of our best sports memories.

We’re not young men anymore, and the majority of us have played baseball from the time we were 5 years old all the way through college and beyond. So why was every single great moment we mentioned from our high school days?

Our centerfielder recalled getting a hit off of current Mets’ hurler Stephen Matz as a junior. Our ace remembered squaring off against—and ultimately losing to—Rick Porcello, who currently plies his trade

as a member of the Boston Red Sox. Our closer and I, both Scarsdale products, mentioned beating archrival Mamaroneck on the mound in our respective senior seasons.

What makes these memories much fonder than any others in our long—perhaps too long— time of competitive athletics?

On Tuesday, I witnessed a moment that is sure to live on for a long time in the minds of some of our local athletes, as Mamaroneck celebrated yet another league title after a stunning walk-off hit by senior centerfielder Emerson Genovese.

In the grand scheme of things, a league title may not appear to be a huge deal for the Tigers, who came into the year as the reigning Class AA state champions and seem to be on the hunt for a Section I championship every single season.

But watching Mamaroneck stream out of the dugout to mob Genovese, it struck me that no matter what else the Tigers go

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on to achieve this year, this could very well be the game that comes up again and again, years from now, when they talk about their greatest athletic accomplishments.

I can attest, firsthand, that big wins—or losses—in college just don’t carry the same weight. Players are older, more mature, their interests are more diverse, and no matter how much work they put in to becoming better ballplayers over the years, few things compare to celebrating with a group of teammates and friends who have been by your side since elementary school.

A great high school sports moment comes at a time when both the stakes and the youthful enthusiasm that every player continues to bring to the field are high. That unbridled joy can sometimes be worn down by the grind of collegiate athletics, where playing sports can often feel more like work than pleasure.

Mamaroneck streams out of the dugout as Peter Matt crosses the plate in a 6-5 victory against White Plains on May 10. Watching the Tigers clinch another league title reminded Sports Editor Mike Smith that high school sports memories only get better with time. Photo/Mike Smith

So to Mamaroneck—and all the other schools that have something to celebrate this season—congratulations, and enjoy

the time you have left.

As you get older, these great moments might be few and far between.

Follow Mike on Twitter @LiveMike_Sports

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sNaPsHOts

rye neck bats cooled by saunders SOFTBALL

NON-LEAGUE

SAUNDERS RYE NECK

3 0

rye neCk hs

5/7/16

game notes: • Saunders pitcher Cassidy Montes allowed just two hits in a complete game shutout • Amanda Kriakos powered the blue Devils at the plate with two RbIs • The Panthers struck out 10 times on the day

Sam Yannuzzi frames a pitch against Saunders. Photos/Bobby Begun

Olivia Dunne throws a pitch against Saunders on Saturday, May 7. Dunne threw well against the Blue Devils but Rye Neck fell 3-0 in the opening game of a round-robin tournament.

rye athlete of the week

Shota Tsuda

By LiaM BrENNaN Contributor The latest Athlete of the Week is Shota Tsuda, a senior second baseman on the varsity baseball team. Tsuda and the baseball team are off to an impressive 11-4 start so far; in league play, they are 6-2.

Since he joined the team sophomore year, the baseball team became 2014 Class A Section I champs, New York state regional champions and New York state runners-up.

In 2015, they advanced to the Section I finals.

Coach Michael Bruno is amazed by the dedication

Tsuda puts into the team. “[He is] the ultimate team player,” Bruno said. “[He is] selfless, hard working and committed to helping the team win.”

Senior teammate Tim Hale also thinks very highly of Tsuda’s play. However, he said that Shota’s attitude is what sets him apart from others. “[He is] the most energetic person I have ever met and is always happy,” Hale said.

“Shota’s positive attitude is contagious and helps the team in every way.”

When Tsuda is not on the baseball field taking ground balls at second base or en-

couraging his teammates on with an endless positive attitude, Tsuda can be found dedicating his time to his studies. Next fall, Tsuda will be attending Purdue University to continue his academic pursuits.

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tHE rOUNDUP GIRLS LACROSSE

SOFTBALL

MAMARONECK ( Ot ) 8 HARRISON RYE 7 RYE aT ryE

5/7/16

Rye dropped a tight one to a good Mamaroneck team on Saturday, falling to the Tigers in overtime. Leah Holmes scored the game-winner for Mamaroneck, finding the net with 1:03 left in the first overtime period, but it was Tiger goalie Talia Land who led the way, making nine saves against the Garnets.

Molly DeCaro and Amanda Hartzell both scored twice for Rye.

HACKLEY RYE aT ryE

aT ryE

5/4/16

After an explosive first inning that saw the Huskies and Garnets combine for 12 total runs, it was the Huskies who continued to apply pressure, topping their league foes 17-8 on the road.

The Huskies totaled a whopping 20 hits on Wednesday, as Lauren Madonna, Christina DeCarlo and Kristy Iannachino each picked up three hits on the day.

At Rye High School, the Garnets saw an impressive first half lead slip away, as Hackley piled on the goals in the second half to erase a five-goal deficit and win 9-8.

LilliAnna Khoshrowshahi scored the game-winner with 4:03 left to play, her second goal of the day, and Alex Meyer, Kat Cucullo and Tatiana Monteleone all scored a goal apiece for the winners.

Rye was led by a tremendous performance by Abby Abate, who scored three goals and won four draws on the afternoon.

Molly DeCaro also netted a hat trick and goalie Micheline DiNardo made seven saves.

to sink the Garnets on Monday, as Ryan Weiss stroked two homers to power his team to a 10-7 win over Rye at Disbrow Park. Nyack slugger Noah Shaw also added four RBIs in the Indians’ win.

The Garnets will be back in action on Thursday, May 12, after press time, against the Byram Hills squad that topped them for a Section I title in 2015.

-Reporting by Mike Smith

A Rye player makes a move against Hackley on May 9. Molly DeCaro had three goals in Rye’s 9-8 loss.

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RYE 9 HARRISON 8 aT ryE 5/9/16

NYACK 10 7 17 RYE aT ryE 5/9/16 8 The Indians used the longball

3 0 5/4/16

George Kirby twirled a complete game one-hitter against the Huskies on Wednesday, striking out 11 batters and leading his team to a decisive 3-0 win over their rivals.

Rye first baseman Dusty Mion went 2-for-3 on the day and plated two runs with a thirdinning double that proved to be all the breathing room the Garnets would need on the day.

A Rye lacrosse player looks for an open shot against Hackley.

BOYS LACROSSE

RYE RCDS aT ryE

14 4 5/7/16

Rye had little trouble against the Wildcats in a crosstown rivalry game on Saturday night, downing Rye Country Day School 14-4 in a one-sided affair.

Ryan Kirkpatrick led the way for the Garnets, scoring four goals on the evening, while teammate Brendan Dugan proved an effective facilitator, finishing with a goal and four assists.

A Garnet speeds up along the sidelines against Hackley. The Garnets squandered a first half lead to the private school. Photos/Mike Smith

Abby Abate rushes past a Hackley defender. In defeat, Abate was credited with a hat trick.

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tigers tame rye in classic LACROSSE

NON-LEAGUE

MAMARONECK RYE mamarOneCk hs

9 8 5/10/16

game notes: • Eric Greenberg had four goals to lead Mamaroneck to a tight win • Mamaroneck has gone 8-1 over its last nine games • The loss snapped Rye’s six-game win streak

By MikE SMiTh Sports Editor On Tuesday, May 10, Mamaroneck and Rye squared off in a showdown between two of the pre-eminent lacrosse programs in southern Westchester. But a game that many assumed would feature a glut of offensive firepower turned out to be a defensive struggle, as the Tigers bested the Garnets 9-8 despite a late-

Chris Conley looks for open space against the Garnet defense.

Photos/Bobby Begun

game surge from the visitors.

Behind a four-goal performance from Tigers’ star Eric Greenberg, Mamaroneck headed into the final quarter of play with a 9-5 lead. The Garnets proved unwilling to go out without a fight, however, scoring two fourth-quarter goals thanks to Billy Chabot in less than a minute and another from Ryan Kirkpatrick with just 1:23 left to cut the deficit to one.

With 35 seconds on the clock, the Garnets had one last chance to

tie the game, but the Tigers’ defense clamped down, forcing a turnover to seal the win.

“Last year, they beat us and we felt we should have won that game,” said Mamaroneck goalie Jack Dente, who had 14 saves on the evening. “This year, it was just about getting even, and playing well in the playoff push.

We needed this win and we got it.”

Dente and the Tigers knew they had their hands full against a potent Rye team that came into

Tuesday’s showdown riding a six-game winning streak, but Mamaroneck’s defense effort caused problems for the Garnets who didn’t gain any real momentum until late in the game.

“It was just about switching it up; if we needed to go into a zone, we went into a zone,” Dente said. “We wanted to make them pass it around more so they couldn’t break down our defense like they wanted to.”

At 11-4, Rye will take on Bronxville on Thursday, May 12, after press time, looking for one last win before the playoffs kick off next week. Mamaroneck, which has gone 8-1 over its last nine games to finish the season at 11-5, seems to be clicking as the Tigers await the results of Friday’s seeding meeting. Although the road to another Section I championship won’t be an easy one for Mamaroneck, Tigers’ head coach Jeff Barnard said the team has shown a marked improvement after a few early hiccups in the season.

“We have a lot of talented kids and they play hard,” Barnard said. “Class A is tough, so we’re just going to do our best to prepare and hopefully not go home disappointed.”

Dente, for one, feels the Tigers’ win over Rye is a good sign.

“Our defense stepped up huge, our offense was terrific,” he said. “I think we’re ready.”

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Billy Chabot rushes past a Mamaroneck defender. Chabot had four goals on the evening, including two scores in the fourth quarter.

cONTacT: sports@hometwn.com

Bobby Bizzard picks up a groundball as Rye’s Ryan Kirkpatrick looks on. Mamaroneck topped Rye 9-8 in the Tigers’ regular season finale.

Rye’s Will Hynson tries to beat Mamaroneck goalie Jack Dente on May 10 at Mamaroneck High School.

Dente had 14 saves as the Tigers’ held on for the win.

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