June 24, 2016

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Moving on...

On Saturday, June 18, Rye High School’s Class of 2016 came together one last time to celebrate its commencement ceremony. Family and friends of the graduates packed Nugent Stadium behind the high school to watch 223 students receive their diplomas. For coverage, see page 6.

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Adopt-a-School cops hit Rye schools

By SArAh vArNey Education Reporter The Rye City School District, in partnership with the Rye City Police Department, has spearheaded a local chapter of the Adopt-a-School program, which was originally developed in 1994 as a community outreach program by the FBI. The program, which identifies schools in disadvantaged communities, puts special agents and staff members on the ground to mentor and tutor kids, helping them to steer clear of drugs and gangs. Today, the Adopt-a-School program is active in 56 of the bureau’s field offices nationwide.

In Rye, the program being adopted involves eight police officers, known as student resource officers, who have volunteered to make periodic visits to the district’s six public schools with advanced notice to administrators. The program started the week of June 6 after four months of planning after the program was first suggested to the school district by the police commissioner, according to school district officials.

Rye City Board of Education President Katy Keohane Glassberg said she had an opportunity to meet the officers involved in the program, and told the Review that each one brings a unique background, knowledge and experiences that make them well suited to their respective school communities.

The impetus for the program in Rye is combating an escalating drug problem among youths and a police department that has been viewed by its new police commissioner as out of touch with the community.

According to Rye City Police Commissioner Michael Corcoran, who took over the post in February 2016, some of the program’s benefits include be-

coming familiar with both the schools and the students within them.

“We want the police officers to know the school children and we want the students to see the officers as individual people,” Corcoran said. “This is ‘Community Policing 101.’”

Keohane Glassberg credited Corcoran for his vision that schools should just be a part of the regular police beat and not separate from the rest of the community. “We think that’s fantastic,” she said. “I love that they want to make it ordinary to see police officers coming and going in our schools.”

Implementing the Adopt-aSchool program also blossomed from discussions among the Rye Action for Children and Teens, Rye-ACT, coalition formed in 2012, as a way to address issues facing kids in the community.

At a packed town hall meeting held on May 24, the coalition announced the startling results of a 2014 state Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services survey. The survey is a statewide standardized methodology that measures high school and middle school students’ use of drugs and alcohol. The survey data revealed that Rye High School students indulge in markedly increased rates of alcohol and marijuana usage, binge drinking and consumption of prescription stimulants.

During that town hall, Corcoran announced his intention to aid the effort in decreasing drug and alcohol use among teens with the Adopt-a-School program.

But the concept of having police officers in area schools is not a new one.

Janet Buchbinder, president and board of directors member of Larchmont-Mamaroneck’s Responsible Action: A Drug and Alcohol Resource, RADAR, program, said her group

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Adopt-a-School goals: • To improve students’ performance and attendance • To encourage students to have a positive self image • To deter students away from drugs, alcohol and crime • To provide students with exemplary role models and mentors • To encourage students to become responsible citizens • To encourage students to explore and consider a law enforcement career

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attempted to implement this type of program involving law enforcement in schools a few years ago. The idea was rejected by parents of high schoolaged students who expressed opposition to police in their children’s school.

“This model has a tremendously positive effect,” Buchbinder said. “I’m encouraged that Rye is doing this. If they can set up a successful program, it’s possible that maybe we could do it here [in Mamaroneck schools] as well.”

Buchbinder said a benefit of having police presence in schools is their ability to stop illicit parties.

“If you can stop parties, if the parents and students know that the police are paying attention… [their presence] is a deterrent,” she added. “I’m encouraged that Rye is doing this.

My hat’s off to them,” she said.

Rye High School and Rye Middle School each have two officers assigned to their locations, while Midland, Osborn and Milton elementary schools have one officer, and one more is assigned to the Rye School of Leadership.

-with reporting by Christian Falcone

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What’s going on...

Rye Free Reading Room

participation. If a child lives in Rye and does not have a library card, you can fill out an application online at ryelibrary.org or in person on the day of the event. For more information or to register for the Summer Reading Program, speak to the children’s librarians or call the Children’s Reference Desk at 231-3162.

Rye Arts Center Music School Family Storytime Yoga Adults and children ages 2 and up are welcome to join the library’s family storytime yoga program on Saturday, June 25 from 11 a.m. to noon on the Village Green, weather permitting. Led by Elisha Simpson, this program will take children on a journey of exploration through body and word.

Narrated folktales from around the world will be interpreted through yoga, giving children a way to connect and discover their inner workings of creativity, body and imagination. This program is free and open to the public, and registration is not required. In case of rain, the program will be held in the Children’s Room.

Sand mandala workshop Teens are welcome to join the library for a workshop on how to make sand mandalas on Saturday, June 25 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Meeting Room. In Indian and Tibetan cultures, the sand mandala is a beautiful religious symbol that represents the universe. Constructed of colored sand and presented as a balanced, geometric composition, it is used as a meditative tool to gain wisdom and compassion. The classic mandala is a temporary creation that usually takes weeks to build, but the library will help participants create permanent versions in about two hours using colored sand and glue. This workshop is free and open to the public, and registration is not required.

The Rye Arts Center will offer summer classes at their Music School, which offers opportunities for students to enhance their musical experience through recitals, community performances, practice marathons and student composition festivals. The Music School caters to more than 200 students during the school year, and holds weeklong sessions over the summer. For more information about The Music School, contact Anne Bach Fumasoli at 967-0700 ext. 23 or by email at anne@ryeartscenter.org.

Summer class registration Registration is open for summer classes. Weeklong classes begin on Monday, June 27. Students will be able to choose between classes in fine arts, STEM education, musical theater and an arts immersion program. Students who register for one or more summer classes by June 30 will receive a $30 rebate during this one-time offer. For more information, to view the Rye Arts Center’s summer class guide or to register for classes, visit apm. activecommunities.com/ryeartscenter.

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Summer Reading Program kickoff event Children in kindergarten through fifth grade are welcome to attend the library’s Summer Reading Program kickoff event on Monday, June 27 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Meeting Room. Participants will enjoy a panoramic presentation of circus skills executed by an amazing solo artist. Each performance packs a bundle of comedy and variety routines that also include plenty of audience

Healing workshop and sound temple Learn energetic systems theory, explore healing techniques and work deeply with the healing sounds of Himalayan bowls and powerful activations through the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual bodies during this workshop on Saturday, June 25 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Wainwright

House, located at 260 Stuyvesant Ave. in Rye. This workshop is open to the public and registration is required. For more information or to register for the workshop, visit wainwright.org or call 967-6080.

Native American spirituality workshop Discover the unique place of honor each sea creature holds on the great Medicine Wheel of life, and how water connects us to the Great Mother and to her heart during this workshop, Honoring the Creatures of the Water on Sunday, June 26 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and again from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Traditional stories will be shared during this workshop. For more information or to register for the workshop, visit wainwright.org or call 967-6080.

run Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon during the week of Aug. 15 in the Damiano Recreation Center. The sports camp fee is $270 for residents and $300 for non-residents. For more information or to register a child for the engineering camp, visit ryeny.gov/recreation.cfm or call 967-2125.

Sports Squirts Camp

Children ages 3 to 5 can experience a new sport each day of the Sports Squirts camp. Participants have the opportunity to try lacrosse, soccer, basketball, t-ball, floor hockey, parachute games and more in a safe, structured environment. The camp will run Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. during the week of Aug. 22. In case of rain, the makeup date will be on Friday. The sports camp fee is $85 for residents and $110 for non-residents. For more information or to register a child Intro to Soul Therapy workshop for the sports camp, visit ryeny.gov/recreation.cfm Carolyn Goldfarb, licensed soul therapist and or call 967-2125. past life regressionist, will host a workshop on Rye Youth Soccer fall 2016 registration Tuesday, June 28 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Soul TherOnline registration is open at ryeyouthsoccer. apy is an evolutionary embodiment that helps people explore their humanness from the soul level. org for fall intramural soccer for boys and girls in During this workshop, participants will explore grades K-5. Season will begin Saturday, Sept.17 how to connect to their true authentic expression, and end Saturday, Nov. 12. Complete details on gain a greater awareness of who they are, why they dates and times of the program can be found the get stuck, what their soul wants to communicate website. If you have any questions, contact Patti to them, how to manifest their dreams and how Adimari, registrar, at pattirys@optonline.net or to love themselves. For more information or 967-5273. Scholarships are available upon reto register for the workshop, visit wainwright.org quest. Please note that coaches should also register to coach in their online account. or call 967-6080.

Kirby Golf Outing

Rye Town Park

The 27th Annual George J. Kirby Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, July 18 at the Griffith E Harris “The Griff” Golf Course in Greenwich, Connecticut. Every year, thanks to generous local business and individual sponsorships, more than 300 Rye Senior Citizens are able to participate in cultural, educational and health programs, and seasonal luncheon events. Become a lead sponsor by donating a check in the amount of $150 or more. All checks can be made payable to Rye Senior Citizens and can be sent to to Jerry McGuire at 411 Midland Ave. Rye, NY 10580. To participate in the scramble format tournament and enjoy a barbeque dinner hosted by Kelly’s at the Rye Recreation Park, the cost is $175. For more information, to sponsor the event, or to make golf or dinner reservations, contact Tom Maloney at 310-7631 or Jerry McGuire at 490-8641.

Park season permits

Rye Recreation Engineering for Kids Camp Children in grades K-2 will be able to take Junior Mechanical Engineering Toys classes this summer. These classes will introduce children to the fundamental concepts of energy, materials and movement. Students will explore and construct six different toys throughout the unit. The camp will

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. 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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Habitat luncheon honors local contributors On June 8, Habitat for Humanity of Westchester honored local volunteers and public officials at its American Dream Luncheon held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in White Plains.

Among those in attendance were County Executive Rob Astorino, a Republican, New Castle Town Supervisor Robert Greenstein, a Republican, and Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano, a Democrat.

Review Publisher Howard Sturman, who shared a close friendship with Andrew

O’Rourke, the late former Republican county executive, received an award named after the political heavyweight. Upon receiving the award, Sturman spoke of his memories of O’Rourke, a founding member of the Westchester Habitat chapter, who also provided the organization with its first piece of land in Larchmont nearly 30 years ago.

Habitat of Westchester is currently based in New Rochelle and has worked on more than 2,000 new homes and rehabilitation

New Castle Town Supervisor Robert Greenstein, left, is presented with an award for his contributions to the organization by Jim Killoran, Habitat of Westchester CEO.

projects, including Hurricane Sandy and flood homes, with the help of more than 15,000 volunteers last year.

According to Jim Killoran, Habitat of Westchester’s CEO, the nonprofit organization’s most recent initiatives are targeted toward the millennial population who can no longer afford to live in Westchester due to rising costs, as well as local veterans who settle in the area.

“This luncheon, now more than ever, is a clarion call that we are in an affordable homeowner crisis,” Killoran told the Review.

“Every town and city should have affordable home ownership with the help of Habitat in the upcoming years.”

As the organization approaches its 30th anniversary in 2019, Killoran is actively seeking volunteers to help build and rebuild Westchester neighborhoods.

“We believe the economic success of Westchester is contingent upon people’s ability to live here,” Killoran said. “To that end, we want everyone to pick up a hammer.”

-Reporting by Andrew Dapolite

Jim Killoran, second from left, with student volunteers from Horace Mann School in the Bronx.

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Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino, left, with Review Publisher Howard Sturman. Sturman received the Andrew P. O’Rourke award in honor of the late county executive.

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Rye High celebrates

85th class

On Saturday, June 18, on a characteristically balmy morning, 223 students’ Rye school careers culminated in front of a packed grandstand of family and friends at Nugent Stadium. The year, and the event, marked the 85th annual commencement ceremony of Rye High School.

Principal Patricia Taylor led the event as the master of ceremonies and was the first to address the graduating seniors.

“While this ceremony celebrates the many achievements of the Class of 2016, it is also a testament to the tremendous support and encouragement provided to the graduates by parents, guardians and loved ones,” Taylor said in her opening remarks.

Among this year’s graduates, 134 students were inducted into the National Honor Society, earning a GPA of 90 percent or higher, and completing at least 75

hours of community service. As a whole, the class amassed a total of 37,480 hours of community service, 978 of which were completed by Lauren Dempsey, who also served as president of the school’s Adopt A Soldier program.

In a more somber moment not customary at a graduation, Taylor used the venue to ask for a moment of silence to remember the recent passing of Hank McWilliam, who would have graduated on that day. McWilliam passed away unexpectedly in December 2015.

“I hope the time we have together and the recognition that, as a community, we have a very special bond,” she said, “a bond offering support to our graduates, to the families that are grieving and to the friends and families that continue to suffer.”

Schools Superintendent Dr. Frank Alvarez noted the unique

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challenges that lie ahead for this year’s class, while instilling his confidence in their future success.

“Your high school years have been a time of personal growth and global change,” Alvarez said.

“In school, we tried to help you learn to deal with the realities, the good and the not-so-good, which confront your generation and to make sense of the world around you.”

Rye City Board of Education President Katy Keohane Glassberg, in her first address as president, commented on the extensive offerings provided in the Rye City School District and the level of preparedness it gives its graduates.

“We are so fortunate to live in a community that values education and ensures the wide variety of exceptional educational, artistic, athletic and extracurricular opportunities you have made the most of throughout your time at Rye High School,” she said.

Christopher Karpovich, this year’s valedictorian, addressed his fellow graduates, offering words of advice and appreciation.

“We will face countless mixups, choices and opportunities, and it will feel tough to keep up with the world as it threatens to run away from us,” Karpovich said. “I stand here today, honored to count myself among the 223 incredible individuals confident and excited to take the decisive next step in our lives and careers.”

Valedictorian Christopher Karpovich is awarded a medal of distinction from Principal Patricia Taylor prior to addressing his classmates.

Schools Superintendent Dr. Frank Alvarez offers words of advice and encouragement to the Class of 2016.

-Reporting by Andrew Dapolite Lauren Dempsey receives special recognition for contributing nearly 1,000 hours of community service.

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A group of graduates perform the song “Unwritten” by Natasha Bedingfield. From left, Luke Murphy, Alexander Cadenhead, Joshua Johnson, Matthew Sabel, Sophia Toppo, Emma Sheeran, Katherine Bird, Rachel Lachaga, Lilly McGinty, Julia Roach and Zoe Patterson. Photos/Michael Ostuni

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Family and friends of the Class of 2016 pack the grandstands of Nugent Stadium on June 18 to watch 223 students receive their diplomas.

Salutatorian Isabelle Hentschel is recognized by Rye High School Principal Patricia Taylor.

Of the 223 graduating seniors, 134 were inducted into the National Honors Society. The Class of 2016 as a whole completed 37,480 hours of community service. Photos/Michael Ostuni

The graduates, led by Thomas Tartaglia, junior class president, enter Nugent Stadium for the 85th annual commencement ceremony on Saturday, June 18.

The 85th Rye High School graduating class makes its way across the football field through a line of teachers, school administrators and local dignitaries.

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Rye High School Class of 2016 Abigail Marie Abate Haley Ackert Kerianne M. Adler Evangelia Ann Alexopoulos Jared Alongi Alessandra Kathryn Amico Ryan Matthew Anderson Michael Storm Armstrong Kevin Patrick Bailey Mihir Kiran Bala Sofia Nicole Balentine Christopher Anthony Bauso Joshua Tyler Bean Key Becker William Stephen Bennett Nicholas Savino Berger Theodore Berner Owen Patrick Beyer Joseph Biga Chiara Alessandra Biow Katharine Bird Sara Bjorkegren Daniel J. Bonaventura Theodore Manning Bresolin Elizabeth Brett Alexandra Grace Brunner Alexander Paul Cadenhead Brianna Nicole Camacho Alexandra Rose Cardino Terrence Sean Cassidy III Alessandro Cattaneo Ivan Ceron Leon Jim Karl Chambers Cameron Chavez Olivia Rose Chavez Ryan Thomas Ciardiello Ridgewell MWR Clark Tyler Clickner William Douglas Colwell Colin Joseph Cornacchia Mark Croughan Grace Whitcomb Dailey Gabrielle Damascus Nicholas Balmain Davis Molly Catherine DeCaro Lauren Frances Dempsey Sophia Christina De Santis Matthew DiFolco Micheline Romana DiNardo Jonathan Michael DiPalma Conor Dogan Julia Donovan Hadley Lucille Durkee Madeline C. Eck Liam Robert Egan James Quinn Fahey

Erin E. Fallon Catherine Anne Faries Wyatt Jack Ferran Daniella Nicole Fioretti Claire Fitzpatrick Charles James Flynn Caroline Franchella Meghan F. Friedmann Nathália Lima Gali Samantha Ellen Fiorito Generoso Ian Harrison George William F. Gladstone Jack Goldstein Franklin Harvey Goldszer Nicholas Scott Gordon Juliana Michelle Graham Dominic J. Guarnieri Timothy Joseph Hale Caroline Harris Maeve Redmond Harris Casimir Mark Harshbarger Hunter Hart Mikayel Harutyunyan Zeyad Tarek Aly Ismail Hassan Emilie Anne Hasselmann Alejandro Luis Hendler Isabelle Gedney Hentschel Molly Jane Herbold Savana Lee Herrera Sara Paige Hios Alexandra Lynn Howard Caroline Cabot Howard Simon John Hudson Patrick G. Hull Priscilla J. Huyhua Alizeh Imam Sophie Mei Jardine Joshua Michael Johnson Kendall Angus Bowen Johnson Madeline Johnson Christopher Anthony Julian Christopher J. Karpovich Sarah Suzanne Katsikas Grant Andrew Keith, Jr. Tatum Kelly Madeline Burke Kenney Madison T. Kenny George Joseph Kirby Su-Lynn Kok Rachel Victoria Lachaga Ethan Lawrence Lacombe Dillon Michael Lahey Aidan Myles Lavelle Mark Andrew Levinson Kaili Emily Kate Lewis Joseph Anthony Lodovico

Dylan James Lubeck Mallory Parker Lynch Thomas P. Mackey Julia Kai MacLaury Rocco Angelo Macri Alejandro L. Malespin Viky Mali Blair Elizabeth Maloney Alexandra Elizabeth Manning Laura Ann Martinelli Santiago Máscolo Taylor Christine Maurer Stephen Thomas McCarthy Gregory Thomas McGinnis Kevin Matthew McGinnis Lilly Constance McGinty Connor Francis McGovern Jackalynn Grace McGowan Dana Rose McLaughlin Thomas Murphy Mechem Daniel Francis Marks Millard Melissa Mina Cheyenne Talia Mion Alec S. Miranda John Dain Monaghan Owen Moore Juan Moreno Elizabeth Moseman Elizabeth Anne Moses Rosemary Muthiri Muraya Alexandra Murphy Luke Caulfield Murphy Julia Forsell Nabhan Catherine Elizabeth Neely Haley Katz Neiman Christian James Trinh Nguyen Sakiko Nishida Taylor Terese Noto Erin Helen O’Brien Thomas Jeffrey O’Brien Sarah Elizabeth O’Callaghan Willa Lily O’Connor John Michael O’Keefe Bertram Oberlander Victoria A. Oceguera Fumitake Ono Thomas Paparella Cole R. Passaretti Zoe Patterson Joseph R. Pecora Sofia Yolanda Perez-Segnini Kelly Pickering Vincent Michael Pignato Deirdre Anne Potter Jonathon Chase Pratt Olivia Rose Quebrada-Abbot

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Grateful appreciation on behalf of our elderly SENIOR INFORMATION SubjEcTS JOSEPH MURPHY

It started with complaints from a number of Rye Manor tenants at the time of the Senior Summit on April 17. Several tenants approached me to complain about the problem with the dumpsters located on the grounds of the adjoining property. To my surprise when I visited the site, I witnessed four dumpsters on the neighbor’s property just 10 to 15 yards away from the Rye Manor building.

Well, some might say, that should not be a problem, since property boundaries were being observed. However, this was the beginning of a tragic story. What could not be seen were the violations to the city’s “noise abatement” ordinance.

How does this law apply in this instance? Quite simply, the commercial garbage trucks were emptying these dumpsters at hours that are horrific for the elderly residents. The trucks came early anywhere from 3:30 a.m. in the morning to 6 or 6:30 a.m.

The tenants complained to me that they were being awakened by the loud, screeching noises these trucks were generating at these early hours. Seniors were startled by the frightening noises. They complained to the owner’s representative of the corporate property and called the Police Department for assistance.

While the owner’s rep ignored their pleas, the police advised the tenants not to do

anything because the dumpsters were located on private property and they were restricted access to the corporate property. Whoever the Police Department respondents were, they were obviously not current on the city’s “noise abatement” laws. These were the same laws that were challenged by home owners who challenged the crescendo of noises created from the “rock chipping” encounters.

This was not the time to project blame on anyone. Rather, it was a time for assertive intervention with the powers of our local government to inform the leadership of the problem and to politely persuade them to take action for a quick solution. They needed to inform the corporate representative to correct the problem so the elderly tenants were not subjected to the irrational conditions of screeching noise during the early hours that totally disrupted their sleep and probably impacted their health by robbing them of their required eight hours of sleep.

So, what action did this senior advocate take to resolve this crisis? First, he prepared a memorandum addressed to the city manager and requested a meeting with him to discuss the matter and solicit his help to address this serious problem. In the meantime, residents of Rye Manor were kept informed of these steps. This advocate also attended a City Council meeting to address this matter, and to his surprise, he was advised by Mayor Joe Sack that he already received a call from a senior on the matter and intervened

to alert the corporate tenant of this issue, and was advised that the matter would be corrected in 30 days.

While this was satisfying, the seniors questioned the long wait. They asked if the matter could be corrected sooner since the noise was dreadful.

Well, as the 30-day window came closer for closure, and the demands for action by seniors became louder, this advocate contacted the new police commissioner, Michael Corcoran.

Why? It was concluded that the Police Department had the authority to enforce the “noise ordnance” on this matter.

Commissioner Corcoran couldn’t have been more gracious. He responded immediately to the urgency of the situation. He detailed that he would have his officers monitor the activity that was occurring in the early morning hours by the commercial garbage vehicles, instructing his officers to first give the drivers a verbal warning to correct the problem so the tenants could sleep normally without interruption. Secondly, if this did not work, he would have his officers take additional action to correct the problem.

This is the way government is to act in response to protecting the public, especially those among us who are not able to fix the problem; and by bringing back tranquility to the area, even if it means relocating the dumpsters elsewhere on the corporate property. Stayed tuned for next steps. cONTAcT: gunnerjpm@aol.com

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Rye readies residents to intervene on OD

Mountain skiing in the 1930s A RYE OLDTIMER Judge John Carey

The city of Rye and Westchester County will now begin to equip its own residents with a tool to help prevent the fatal effects of opioid and heroin abuse. Photo courtesy Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf via Flickr

By JAMeS PerO Staff Writer Amid growing concern on both a state and federal level over a mounting heroin and opioid epidemic, the city of Rye will move to equip members of its own community with the tools to intervene when drug use reaches its most frightening moment: an overdose.

At the forefront of preventing overdose-related deaths is the drug—now ubiquitous across New York state—called Naloxone, which, since March of this year, is being sold commercially in pharmacies across the state as Narcan.

According to Rye Police Commissioner Michael Corcoran, while police officers in Rye have been carrying Narcan for at least a year, for the first time, residents citywide will be able to receive training on how to administer the lifesaving drug themselves, and learn how to do so right in their own community.

At the request of Corcoran, the Westchester County Department of Health—using dummies and a demonstration—will curate a training session on administering Narcan on July 20 at the Rye Recreation Center.

According to Rye Councilwoman Julie Killian, a Republican, who is also actively involved with the anti-drug coalition Rye Action for Children and Teens, Rye-ACT, training sessions like this could literally be a matter of life and death.

“It can save lives,” she said.

“It has saved lives.”

According to the county Department of Health, since the start of 2016 alone, Narcan has been administered 84 times by police departments across Westchester and five times by community members.

The drug, which can be administered intravenously or through a person’s nostrils much like a nasal spray, works by blocking opioid receptors in the body that interact with opioids, stopping opioid or heroin’s fatal effects from taking hold.

According to Killian, since its introduction, Narcan has already saved lives in Rye, and by training a wider swath of people on how to properly use the drug, the community will only increase an overdose victim’s chances of survival.

“We should use any public safety tool we can to protect our residents,” said Killian. “Training as many as we can who are involved in [the] public safety of anyone who might be in close contact with addicts makes sense.”

Rye is far from the only community honing in on increasing awareness and resources for Narcan, however. Since May 2015, Westchester County has trained 900 residents at 41 training sessions, in addition to training 1,000 police officers countywide.

On the state level, an uptick in resources for drugs like Narcan has been even more noticeable.

According to a 2015 report on Opioid Poisoning and Overdose Prevention from the New York

State Department of Health, statewide funding for Naloxone has increased from only $300,000 between 2006 and 2013 to $3.5 million between 2015 and 2016.

According to state Sen. George Latimer, a Rye Democrat, measures such as this were spawned by an awakening on all levels of government about the scope of the country’s opioid and heroin problem.

“Clearly we’re facing a crisis,” he said. “It’s much larger than any of us have understood.”

In a package of three bills and numerous legislative items passed on Thursday, June 16 by the state Legislature and Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat— which encompassed a myriad of provisions regarding drug treatment and prevention—the administration of Naloxone was opened up to a wider array of medical professionals who were formerly prohibited from administering drugs in an emergency.

And while lawmakers hope that legislative measures will help communities across the state fight opioid and heroin abuse, Latimer explained that to put a dent in the problem, it will involve a more holistic approach.

“There are four basic areas: prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and enforcement,” he said. “You need all four of those things…. That’s a realization we’ve come to in the past few years.” cONTAcT: james@hometwn.com

Wildcat Mountain is dwarfed by its neighbor Mount Washington, but the trail that winds down Wildcat to the highway in Pinkham Notch, in Gorham, New Hampshire, is difficult enough to have been used for Olympic tryouts. No wider spaces on the way down at which to check your speed.

Only a single-file trail, with occasional coffin-sized boxes marked to show their contents to be first-aid materials.

Why did my older brother Henry select Wildcat as our destination when we set out for a weekend on the Eastern Slope of the White Mountains, especially when he had been there before and knew of its hazards? At the village of Jackson, New Hampshire, we checked in at Grant’s Farm, where board and lodging

cost $4 a night per guest. Breakfast was included, though our request for milk instead of coffee was scoffed at.

There was no lift to get you to the top of Wildcat Mountain.

You hiked laboriously in your ski boots, carrying your skis and poles. Every few steps, you might sink into a drift up to your waist. At the summit there was no lodge, only a lean-to to crawl into in case of a sudden blizzard.

It was not an inviting shelter, except when compared to the prospect of skiing back down the narrow trail.

Neither Henry nor I had any noticeable ability on skis. All we had attempted before were gentle open slopes. Our trip down Wildcat consisted mainly of falling every few yards in order to avoid gaining enough speed to be out of control and a danger to the trees on either side of the trail, as well as to ourselves.

When we finally saw Grant’s Farm again, it was with grateful hearts that we slipped into

tubs of hot water.

I was back at Pinkham Notch in 1968 with my three sons. To celebrate the birthday of one, I left our camp near Tuckerman’s Ravine and skied down to the highway. In a nearby town, I bought a birthday cake, which I carried back up, along with my skis and poles. We had a fine birthday celebration.

When World War II broke out, Henry volunteered for the ski troops, thinking that important fighting would take place in the Alps. Instead, he was sent to the Army Specialized Training Program, ASTP. There, he was to prepare for the ultimate occupation of Germany by learning its language, culture and history.

But the ASTP was disbanded in order to find additional infantrymen. So Henry joined the 44th Regiment of the 114th Division of the Seventh U.S. Army.

He lost his life in Eastern France in November 1944. cONTAcT: j_pcarey@verizon.net

Con Edison plans gas, electric increases By cOrey STOcKTON Staff Writer The New York State Department of Public Service held two public hearings this month to consider allowing Con Edison to increase rates on gas and electric delivery.

The proposed increases would raise the cost of gas services by an average of 8.4 percent and would increase the cost of electricity services by about 5.7 percent.

Con Edison, an energy company, has requested a rate increase that would aim to bolster its annual delivery revenues on gas and electric by about $640 million from the approximately 3 million customers they serve across Westchester County and New York City. The state Public Service Commission would have to approve the power company’s request for the rate increase in order for it to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2017.

Bills issued by energy companies consist of charges for supply—the cost of electricity or

gas—and charges for delivery— the cost to transport the supply through the company’s utility network. A company is not responsible for setting the supply rates, and must receive approval from the Department of Public Service, DPS, which ensures affordable, safe and reliable access to utilities, before altering delivery rates.

The DPS has 11 months to review a rate case from when a company submits a request before they must approve or deny it. During that time, the commission organizes a team to analyze the company’s reasons for the proposed rate increase and negotiate a counteroffer.

Con Edison representatives said the company plans to use the increased revenue for several capital projects that would benefit its customers and increase employee safety. Con Edison President Craig Ivey said in a released statement, “We plan to implement a five-year smart meter modernization program that will reduce operating costs while significantly improving customer

service and outage response.”

These smart meters would be part of what the company is calling Advanced Metering Infrastructure, which would allow Con Edison to operate certain procedures—including assessing outages and turning on power for new customers—remotely.

Last year, Con Edison applied to raise rates on electric delivery in 2016, but the DPS denied the request. Con Edison has not increased delivery rates since 2012.

Con Edison estimates that the average residential consumer in Westchester uses about 450 kWh of electricity per month, a usage that would see a rate increase of $6.25. Residential gas usage, averaging about 100 therms per month in the county, would increase by nearly $11 monthly.

The Public Service Commission and Con Edison arranged an initial meeting to begin settlement negotiations for the morning of June 23, after press time. cONTAcT: corey@hometwn.com

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Business Briefs Hospice & Palliative Care of Westchester welcomes new board members Hospice & Palliative Care of Westchester voted in new officers and three new members for its 2016-17 board of directors. Susan Yubas, of Rye, will serve as board chair; Kathleen McArdle, of Port Chester, will serve as vice chair; Joanne Ciaramella, Esq., of White Plains, will serve as secretary; and Charles Trainor, of Briarcliff Manor, will serve as treasurer. Mary Gibbons Gardiner, Jean LePere and George Whitehead have been named the newest members of the board.

Larchmont resident Gardiner is a vice president, financial advisor and senior partner of the Gardiner Epstein Group at Morgan Stanley. She focuses on wealth management for families, executives and business owners. As a certified divorce financial analyst, Gibbons’ team specializes in helping women in transition, especially during divorce and widowhood. Gardiner is a member of Westchester Community College’s Salon Series and has co-chaired the YWCA’s Women’s Marketplace on several occasions.

Brewster resident LePere is the regional corporate and community engagement manager for Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. Dedicated to health, wellness and finding a cure for cancer, she is an involved board member of Visiting Nurse Services in Westchester; a member of Putnam County Medical Reserve Corps, New York State Collaborative for Palliative Care and New York State Cancer Consortium; a professional advisory board member of Cancer Support Community of Central New Jersey; and a grants reviewer for the New York City affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Hopewell Junction resident Whitehead is a partner at PKF O’Connor Davies LLP, specializing in the commercial audit practice focusing on the manufacturing, retail, distribution, construction and technology industries. He has be an active volunteer with HPCW, serving on the development advisory board since 2014. He is a certified public accountant.

Hospice & Palliative Care of Westchester is located at 1025 Westchester Ave., Suite 200, in White Plains. For additional information, visit hospiceofwestchester.com or call 682-1484.

New senior vice president of operations joins Westchester Medical Center Westchester Medical Center is proud to welcome James Y. Lee as senior vice president of operations.

In his new role, Lee will oversee all ancillary services and clinical support areas on the Valhalla and Poughkeepsie James Y. Lee campuses, including pharmacy, radiology, laboratory and respiratory care and clinical service lines. Lee’s goal in his new position is to guide the organization’s ancillary services and service lines in continued quality improvement and growth.

Lee brings extensive experience in community hospital, academic medical center operations, leadership, management consulting and a passion for service excellence to Westchester Medi-

cal Center. Prior to his appointment at Westchester Medical Center, Lee served as executive vice president and chief operating officer at NewYorkPresbyterian/Lawrence Hospital in Bronxville.

Lee earned an MBA from Cornell University, completed his administrative residency at New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center, and earned a B.A. in economics from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. He lives in Greenwich, Connecticut, with his wife and two daughters and enjoys traveling and cooking in his free time.

Scarsdale Medical Group welcomes new OB/GYN Scarsdale Medical Group, a multi-specialty practice serving Westchester and Fairfield counties and the surrounding Hudson Valley area, is pleased to announce that Dr. Elizabeth Hung is joining these areas in the practice of gynecology.

Hung earned her undergrad- Dr. Elizabeth Hung uate degree and master’s degree in public health from Yale University where she was also a teaching fellow. She received her medical degree from the University of Vermont, College of Medicine and completed her obstetrics and gynecology residency at North Shore University Hospital on Long Island and served as administrative chief resident.

Hung has authored a number of publications and has been the recipient of various awards, including the Berlex Resident Teaching award and the Cancer Research Training Award from the National Institutes of Health. She also served as research fellow at the National Cancer Institute from 2002 to 2004.

Hung is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology and is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She has been providing obstetrical and gynecologic care to women of lower Connecticut and Westchester County since 2008.

“It is with great pleasure that we welcome Dr. Hung to Scarsdale Medical Group,” managing partner Dr. Kenneth Croen said. “Her experience and commitment to women’s health is an asset to our team and to the women in our community.”

Hung joins OB/GYNs Drs. Ronald Reiss, Beth Simon and Claudia Useda.

For more information on Scarsdale Medical Group, visit scarsdalemedical.com or to make an appointment call 723-8100.

Weichert, Realtors recognized for outstanding performance Nicholas Germak, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, recently announced that the Larchmont office was recognized for outstanding performance in May. The office led its sales region, which is comprised of offices throughout Orange, Mindy Krause Dutchess, Westchester and Rockland counties in New York and Fairfield County in Connecticut, for new home dollar volume.

Additionally, Mindy Krause and Frank Sanchez

of the Larchmont office were individually recognized for their success. Krause was the top associate in the sales region for resales and resale revenue units, while Sanchez led for new home dollar volume.

Invite these talented neighborhood specialists in to learn Seth Sullivan about the real estate services that Weichert, Realtors has to offer. They can be reached in Weichert’s Larchmont office, located at 2090 Boston Post Road, or by phone at 833-0800.

Since 1969, Weichert, Realtors has grown from a single office into one of the nation’s leading providers of homeownership services by putting its customers first. A family of full-service real estate and financial services companies, Weichert helps customers buy and sell both residential and commercial real estate, and streamlines the delivery of mortgages and home and title insurance. Weichert leverages its customer website, weichert.com, one of the most visited real estate websites in the nation, to help families and individuals realize the dream of homeownership through quick and easy access to listing information and the services of its real estate professionals nationwide. For more information, Weichert’s customer service center can be reached at 1-800-USA-SOLD (878-7653).

Bronxville native receives RED Award

David Tait, left, nominated Dr. Seth Sullivan for the Vasculitis Foundation RED Award.

Bronxville native Dr. Seth Sullivan, clinical educator and hospitalist at Norwalk Hospital, recently received the 2016 Vasculitis Foundation Recognizing Excellence in Diagnostics, RED, Award.

Sullivan was nominated for this prestigious award by New Canaan, Connecticut, resident and former patient David Tait. Tait nominated Sullivan for the award after being under his close care. Sullivan identified and diagnosed Tait’s medical condition as Churg-Strauss Syndrome, an extremely rare form of vasculitis that was the singular cause of all Tait’s seemingly unconnected ailments.

“In researching David’s medical history and taking into consideration all his late-onset medical problems, we were able to look at the big picture,” Sullivan said.

Dr. Jason R. Orlinick, chairman of the Norwalk Hospital Department of Medicine, said, “I have had the good fortune to work with Dr. Sullivan for many years and cannot think of a better recipient of this award. He is among the most thoughtful and caring physicians I have met and am fortunate to have him as a colleague.”

Western Connecticut Health Network is the region’s premier, patient-centered health care organization serving residents of Western Connecticut and adjacent New York. With this recent affiliation, the organization is anchored by three nationally recognized hospitals, Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital and Norwalk Hospital, as well as their affiliated organizations. In addition to the three hospitals, the continuum of care offered includes numerous medical practices and sub-specialties across the region, home health care services, a nationally renowned biomedical research institute, the Western Connecticut Health Network Foundation, the Norwalk Hospital Foundation and other affiliates. For more information, visit wchn.org.

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Armchair blaming: Of haters and gators RHYMES WITH cRAZY RAZY Lenore Skenazy

There was an outpouring of online sympathy for the parents of the little boy killed by an alligator at a Disney resort in Orlando, Florida last week, which just goes to show that sometimes the Internet has a heart, and sometimes it calls for blood.

The question is why.

In contrast to the half a million people who signed a petition against Michelle Gregg, the mom whose 3-year-old son got into the gorilla exhibit at the Cincinnati Zoo, leading zookeepers to kill the 400-pound gorilla named Harambe, commenters did not go nearly as insane over the fact that officials “put down” several Disney-area alligators without being positive which of them, if any, dragged 2-year-old Lane Graves to his death.

It was with relief that I found far more comments castigating those who would blame the gator parents than actual parental castigation. It’s like the high road was the cool place to be this time.

“It’s ridiculous to blame the parents who were sitting a few feet away and did all they could to save him,” read a typical online comment. And, on Twitter, “Pray for his family. Don’t judge.”

Compare to: “#GorillaIncident MOM IS TOTALLY AT FAULT SHOOT HER.”

So, what accounts for the vast difference in response to these two incredibly rare toddler/animal tragedies that took place at family-friendly places?

Well first of all, of course, the 2-year-old died. There’s no way to say that the Graves haven’t suffered enough. (And what an eerily sad last name.)

Also, even as the story broke, we heard that the father desperately tried to open the alligator’s jaws and couldn’t. No one could dare accuse that dad of not doing enough.

Then, too, there’s the question of racism—although I think many people were jumping on the Cincinnati mom before they knew she was African-American. Graves was white.

And there’s even the question of species-ism: Gorillas look like us; alligators don’t. (At least, not like most of us.)

But even more than all that, I think that so many people were eager to flog the Cincinnati mom because the mob needed someone to blame (that’s what mobs do), and moms are a favorite target these days.

This is the era when we have come to believe that mothers can and must be in control of their kids at all times. Any mom who takes her eyes off her kids—and we hear about it—is automatically a public enemy. (Think of all those moms berated for letting their kids wait in the car a few minutes or play at the park

unsupervised.) So if anything bad happens to an unsupervised kid, it’s the mom’s fault.

But with the alligator incident, the mob seems to be aiming not at the mom, but Disney.

“I say the Grand Floridian is responsible for not having signs posted about the gators!!” read one typical comment.

The similarity here is that if there’s any entity we love to blame more than moms, it’s corporate America. So if we truly believe a mom should be thinking, “Well, I know this has never happened once in 38 years of the gorilla exhibit, but what if today my kid tries to get in—and does?

I better be preparing for that!” then we are also quite capable of thinking, “Well, just because we are one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world and not once has a guest ever been killed by an alligator, nonetheless we should be constantly warning vacationers about that gruesome possibility.”

In both cases, the crowd has found someone it can secondguess after a once-in-a-generation (or two) tragedy. That way it doesn’t have to contemplate the unpredictability of life, or the fact that there is no such thing as perfect safety, or perfect parents.

It can simply sit back and blame.

Armchair blaming has become America’s favorite coping mechanism. cONTAcT: lskenazy@yahoo.com

Swim Across America starts summer fundraising Intent on making another big splash for cancer-related causes, Swim Across America, Long Island Sound Chapter, SAA-LIS, has kicked off its 24th season.

SAA-LIS, which last year raised more than $1 million for cancer research, prevention and treatment through swimming events, will offer nine opportunities to swim and volunteer in Westchester and Rockland counties this season, states chapter President Tony Sibio.

The nonprofit will have its first swim at the New York Athletic Club in Pelham on July 8. Seven more participation opportunities are scheduled in the four-week period ending Aug. 6.

“This will be the 24th summer that SAA-LIS swimmers are taking the plunge to raise crucial funds that help in the fight against cancer,” Sibio said.

“Over the years, we have had many devoted individuals and teams swim in support of, or in memory of, those affected by cancer. This year in particular we are encouraging teams that have participated in the past to reunite and participate once again, whether they are swimming, kayaking, proactively seeking donations or cheering on swim participants. These teams, no matter their size, play a big role in our fundraising success.”

All proceeds raised stay local, supporting cutting-edge cancer research, as well as patient care and support in New York. Beneficiaries include The Cancer Support Team, The

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The summer program will encompass eight pool swims (with the option of half-mile and 1-mile efforts) plus an open-water swim course on Long Island Sound that will offer participants the option of swimming 2K, 5K or 10K. The open-water swim, which starts at Larchmont Yacht Club and ends at Larchmont Shore Club, has been recognized by the World Open Water Swimming Association as one of America’s Top 100 Open Water Swims.

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Swim Across America Inc. was founded in 1987 and currently offers nearly 30 swims in 15 states. The organization has raised more than $60 million for cancer research and prevention programs at the country’s finest hospitals and managed-care facilities. The Long Island Sound chapter was started in 1992, and has grown to be the largest in the organization, having raised more than $15 million since its inception and more than $1 million in 2015 alone. For more information about Swim Across America Long Island Chapter, call 769-8411 or visit swimacrossamerica.org. (Submitted)

The full roster of participating locations, dates and times NYAc Travers Island, pelham, NY July 8, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. [night swim and barbecue to follow] Westchester country club, Rye, NY July 9, 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. chappaqua Swim & Tennis club, chappaqua, NY July 10, 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. germonds pool, clarkstown, NY July 10, 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. coveleigh club, Rye, NY July 20, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Orienta beach club, Mamaroneck, NY July 23, 6:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Lakeside Field Club, North Salem, NY July 24, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. [night swim and barbecue to follow] Long Island Sound Open Water, Larchmont, NY July 30, 6 a.m. to noon Lake Isle country club, Eastchester, NY Aug. 6, 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Willa is a mix of a mix, maybe Labrador/ coonhound—we’re not really sure, but whatever she is, she is so darn cute! Willa is about 2 years old and 50 pounds; a very sweet girl who just wants to crawl into your lap. She gets along with other dogs and seems to be housebroken, as she keeps her kennel clean. One look into those eyes and you can’t help but fall in love!

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Why not donate $300 to Larchmont Pet Rescue and make Willa part of your home? To learn more, please call 834-6955 or visit NY-PetRescue.org.

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Game (7) of Thrones LIVE MIKE Mike Smith

On Sunday night, television viewers were treated to an epic battle between two warring factions, as a prodigal son returned home to claim his birthright after a knock-out, drag-out fight that was years in the making.

And “Game of Thrones” was pretty good, too.

For all of the intrigue, drama and ink that HBO’s flagship television program has provided this year, on Sunday, June 19, it took a backseat to the equally engaging Game 7 of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

It’s pretty rare that come Sunday night at 9 p.m., I’m doing anything other than tuning into “Game of Thrones,” but even as a fan with no rooting interest in this year’s NBA Finals, I felt like I had to change the channel.

Sure, Jon Snow and his army of wildlings and rebels were preparing to storm the Stark’s ancestral home of Winterfell to wrest control of the North from noted sadist Ramsay Bolton in the highly anticipated “Battle of the Bastards,” but I felt like the most compelling story of the weekend was still LeBron James making a bid for—and capturing—his third NBA title, which just so happened to be the city of Cleveland’s first major sports title since 1964.

Sure, the Starks have been beheaded, robbed, and otherwise mistreated for the last six years, but for the sports fans living along the banks of the Cuyahoga River? That’s what I call a Brotherhood Without Banners.

Despite going seven games, this year’s finals had been a bit lackluster. Sure, there was drama off the court, with the NBA’s decision to suspend Warriors’ forward Draymond Green, Cavs’ guard JR Smith announc-

ing his plans to pursue free agency in the middle of the series, and countless words spilled about the respective legacies of James and Dubs’ star Stephen Curry. But the on-court product had been lacking.

Until Game 7, that is.

Although none of the previous six games had been particularly close, the deciding game was an absolute thriller.

The Cavs, of course, won a 9389 defensive struggle. LeBron played like a man possessed on both ends of the floor, racking up a triple-double, and Curry—whose ability from beyond the arc made him the first-ever unanimous MVP this year— seemingly wilted under pressure, going a pedestrian 6-19 from the field.

Just like Jon Snow thrilled “Thrones” fans by besting the odds and victoriously reclaiming his family’s home, King James faced similarly fearsome odds to return to Cleveland as the conquering hero.

On Sunday night, Sports Editor Mike Smith was certainly thankful for DVR. Between the NBA Finals and the penultimate episode of “Game of Thrones,” there was a glut of must-see TV. File photo

I may not be as invested in the Cavs or the Warriors as I am in any particular noble houses’ claim to the Seven Kingdoms, and I may not care about LeBron’s place among the rest of the NBA’s all-

time stars as much as I do about Jon Snow’s parentage, but for at least a few hours this weekend, the quest for the Iron Throne took a backseat to the one for the Larry O’Brien Trophy.

Winter may be coming, but it’s gonna be a heck of a summer in Cleveland.

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Garnets look to youth in 2017

By MiKe SMiTh Sports Editor After another terrific spring season, Rye’s baseball program will be saying farewell to a large senior class that helped put the Garnets “on the map,” according to head coach Mike Bruno. But despite the graduation of 13 players, Bruno is confident that the groundwork has been laid for future success at Rye High School.

Finishing the season with a

record of 14-8, the Garnets advanced to the second round of the Class A playoffs on May 23, where they fell to Tappan Zee. Although the club fell short of its goal of a Section I championship—a title the Garnets last hoisted in 2014—Bruno was pleased with the overall play of his squad this year.

“I thought we played great, we won 14 games for the second-straight year and earned the fifth seed in the playoffs,” he said. “Things just didn’t

work out, we ran into a good team [in the Dutchmen] but I think overall, it was a success.”

Over the last few years, Rye’s rise to the top of the Class A rankings has coincided with a surge in the division’s talent level. Nowhere was that talent more evident than in the Garnets’ league. Facing teams like Harrison, Byram Hills, Pelham and Eastchester twice during the regular season proved to be a true test for Rye’s seniorladen squad.

George Kirby throws a pitch during a game against Eastchester. Kirby dominated opposing teams in his senior season, and was selected in the 32nd round of the MLB draft by the New York Mets on June 11.

“I think it was probably one of the toughest leagues; you had Harrison reach the semifinals, Byram Hills won a state title last year,” the head coach said. “I think every team in our league won at least 10 games this year.”

Rye will be hit hard by graduation, losing several multiyear starters, but the biggest loss will undeniably be the graduation of 6-foot-4 righty George Kirby. Kirby capped off a tremendous career with a 6-0 campaign, during which he posted an ERA of just 0.32.

The flamethrower also fanned 73 batters in 43.1 innings of work and was selected by the New York Mets in the 32nd round of the MLB draft on June 11.

Although Kirby is not expected to sign with the hometown ballclub, and will likely head to Elon College in the fall, Bruno said that his dominance over the past few years has helped raise the baseball program’s profile within the Rye community.

“I was obviously so happy for him when he got drafted because I know how hard he’s worked,” Bruno said. “Even in his sophomore year, he was getting young kids to come to the ballpark to watch baseball and [he was] getting them interested in baseball.”

Bruno looks to his rising senior class, which is headlined

by Mat Bruno, Dusty Mion and Miles Burbank, to continue Rye’s success at the Class A level. Burbank is expected to step in as Rye’s ace next season, while Bruno and Mion, who have both come up with clutch hits for Rye in the past two years, should be anchors on offense.

“That experience is going to be extremely important for us,” Bruno said. “Mat has been up since he was a freshman, and Dusty got three big hits in league games this year.”

Ultimately, however, Bruno hopes that his returning players help to carry on the legacy of this year’s departing class.

“We had hovered at around 10 wins a year until this group came along, but they helped put the program on the map,” he said. “They played the game the right way, they played with class and they deserve everything they’ve gotten.” cONTAcT: sports@hometwn.com

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Dusty Mion smacks a hit against Eastchester. Mion will be one of Rye’s top returning offensive players in 2017.

Senior Chase Pratt throws out a Port Chester runner. Pratt is one of 13 graduating seniors.

Ryan Ciardello throws across the infield. Photos/Mike Smith

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Lifestyles of Westchester County/JUNE 2016 VOL. 4 NO.6

INSIDE WESTCHESTER COUNTY

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60-Plus Fit and flexible at 60 Trapp Opticians is here for you Healthy habits to combat stress

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The best (and worst) foods for heart health

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o one wants to hear from their doctors that they have joined the millions of people across the globe to be diagnosed with heart disease. The Heart Foundation reports that heart disease, which includes diseases of the heart and cardiovascular system and stroke, is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States, affecting both men and women and most racial/ethnic groups.

Heart disease also is one of the leading causes of death in Canada, claiming more than 33,000 lives per year.

Many factors contribute to the development of heart disease, including smoking, lack of exercise and stress. Diet and whether a person is overweight or obese also can have a direct link to heart health. Diet, particularly for those with diabetes and poorly controlled blood sugar levels, is a major concern.

A variety of foods are considered helpful for maintaining a strong and healthy heart and cardiovascular system, while others can contribute to conditions that may eventually lead to cardiovascular disease or cardiac arrest. Moderation enables a person to sample a little of everything, but not to make any one food a habit. The following are some foods to promote heart health and some foods you might want to avoid.

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Good • Tree nuts: Tree nuts contain unsaturated fats that can help lower LDL cholesterol (the bad stuff) and improve HDL (the good stuff). Nuts also are a filling source of protein and other healthy nutrients.

• Whole grains: Whole grains contain complex carbohydrates for energy, as well as protein and fiber. Fiber can help scrub cholesterol from the blood, lowering bad cholesterol levels.

• Fatty fish: Many cold-water, fatty fish, such as halibut, herring and salmon, contain omega-3 fatty acids, which are heart-healthy. Omega-3s also can be found in walnuts, flaxseed and some soy products.

• Beans: Beans and other legumes are an excellent source of protein and can be a stand-in for meats that are high

in saturated fat. Beans also contain cholesterol-lowering soluble fiber and folate, which can reduce blood homocystein levels. The Bean Institute reports that consuming beans may reduce cholesterol levels by roughly six to 10 percent.

• Yogurt: Researchers in Japan found yogurt may protect against gum disease. Left untreated, gum disease may elevate a person’s risk for heart disease. Yogurt contains good bacteria that can counteract bad bacteria and boost immunity.

• Raisins: Raisins contain antioxidants that may help reduce inflammation.

Inflammation is often linked to heart disease and other debilitating conditions. Fresh produce also is a good source of antioxidants.

• Fried foods: Many fried foods have little nutritional value, as they tend to be high in saturated and trans fats. French fries are particularly bad because they are carbohydrates fried and then doused in salt.

• Sausage: Processed meats have frequently earned a bad reputation among cardiologists, but sausage can be a big offender, due in large part to its high saturated fat content.

• Red meats: Enjoying a steak is probably not as bad as eating a deepfried brownie, but it’s best to limit red meat consumption to about 10 percent or less of your diet. Red meats can have a considerable amount of cholesterol, saturated fat and calories.

• Added sugars: Sugar can increase

blood pressure and triglyceride levels.

Sugar often hides out in foods that you would not associate with the sweetener.

Plus, many people unwittingly consume too much sugar simply through sugarsweetened beverages and ready-to-eat cereals.

• Salty foods: Leave the salt shaker in the spice cabinet and opt for herbs for flavoring, advises the American Heart Association. High-sodium diets often are to blame for hypertension, a major risk factor for heart disease.

• Dairy: Artery-clogging saturated fat also can be found in dairy products, particularly the full-fat versions. Butter, sour cream and milk can be problematic when people overindulge. Opt for lowfat dairy when possible.

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Eating right can improve quality of life

Berries and whole grains are nutritious foods that can help men and women live longer, healthier lives.

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egend states that on April 2, 1513, Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León was the first European to discover modern-day Florida when he traveled on a quest for the mythical “Fountain of Youth.” While modern science has proven that there is no mystical fountain or body of water that can reverse or slow down the aging process, there are many steps people can take to age well and prolong their lives.

Eating the right foods is one way to age well. According to Ralph Felder, M.D., Ph.D., coauthor of “The Bonus Years Diet,” reversing the aging process internally is more difficult than outward cosmetic changes. But the right foods can go a long way toward increasing both life expectancy and quality of life. Those who want to employ diet to increase their life expectancy may want to start adding more of the following foods to their breakfast, lunch and dinner plates.

Broccoli, grapes and salad: According to Health magazine, researchers have found that compounds in these three foods boast extra life-extending benefits.

Berries: In addition to their abundance of antioxidants, berries have other benefits. A 2012 study from Harvard University found that at least one serving of blueberries or two servings of strawberries each week may reduce the risk of cognitive decline in older adults.

Fruits and vegetables: Produce is good for the body because it’s low in calories and high in fiber, vitamins and other nutrients.

Numerous studies have indicated that diets plentiful in fruits and vegetables help people maintain a healthy weight and protect against cardiovascular disease.

Whole grains: Whole grains pack a lot of

nutrition into a low-calorie food. Whole grains help protect against type 2 diabetes, and researchers at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center found study participants whose diets included plenty of whole grains and fruit cut their heart disease risk by almost half compared to those whose diets favored meat and fatty foods.

Red wine: A glass a day for women and no more than two glasses daily for men can be beneficial. Moderate consumption of red wine has been shown to slow age-related declines in cardiovascular function, according to the American Heart Association.

Fiber: Increase your fiber intake for a longer life. Research from The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition finds that the more fiber you include in your diet, the lower your risk of coronary heart disease. The daily recommendation is 25 to 35 grams.

While there may be no such thing as the fountain of youth, a healthy diet can help men and women prolong their lives.

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Fit and flexible at 60 Pilates can be the secret to aging gracefully. As our bodies change and we experience more limitations, it is essential to keep moving. The challenge is finding the right movements.

At Fiore Pilates, our senior citizens will tell you that Pilates has changed their lives.

The benefits are endless: muscle strength, flexibility, balance, mobility, better sleeping

habits, improved alignment, relief from arthritis, relief from mental challenges, bone strength, weight loss and much more. This low-impact exercise routine is tailored to each age group.

With more than 600 exercises and specially designed equipment, every workout is unique and addresses your specific needs. The machines provide weight-bearing resistance through springs, which avoids the risks of weight lifting.

As we age, we stop exercising due to injuries or pain. This becomes the beginning of more and more health issues. Living a sedentary lifestyle is the quickest way to old age. In Pilates, the exercises can be modified to accommodate and improve injuries. Core strengthening will provide back support, balance and alignment. Stretching will make your body more agile and flexible. This combination of strength and flexibility can prevent serious falls, bone loss, shrinking, muscle cramping and poor circulation.

The mental benefits are just as important as the physical ones. Pilates addresses your mind, mood and memory. The movements challenge your brain to control your muscles.

You will experience more self-esteem and confidence to do activities that you love, such as golf, tennis and long walks. It will take less effort getting up from a chair, standing on a step stool, walking without assistance, climbing stairs, carrying a bag, or keeping up with your grandchildren. Believing and trusting

Trapp Opticians is here for you Trapp Opticians has been open in Westchester since 1945. We have grown up with you, and we know how to stay young, too.

Our fashion sense is both modern and practical. We have the finest collection of eyeglass frames to show you at our locations. We stay up to date with our equipment and facility to provide accurate and excellent service.

If you are over 60 with many needs for glasses that are special for you, like night driving, glare and difficulty in low-light situations, glarefree lenses, blue blockers, digital and free-form designs in your lenses can help.

Sports like golf, boating or tennis are made much more comfortable with lenses designed for these uses. The medical lenses we provide for post-cataract prescriptions or for glare disability and ARMD can also make a world of difference.

So, it’s not just knowing how to use this technology, and the newest and best types of lenses, but making your choice for the finest looking glasses to be worn on your face, too.

Our shops are staffed by our owners and licensed ophthalmic dispensers. We respect your time, your own experiences and your personal comfort when you visit Trapp Opticians. We hope to gain your trust and your treasured business.

Here are some answers to common questions:

Q: What are my options after cataract surgery?

A: After cataract surgery, you will see images with better color contrast and sharpness. It’s the most important result.

Your eyeglasses after surgery might include a slight correction for nighttime driving or distance use, as well as a reading prescription. This can be addressed with new digital progressive lenses and nonglare finishes. The nice news is that Medicare Part B will usually reimburse you for these glasses.

Q: How often should I be examined?

A: Our doctors of optometry are skilled and licensed to thoroughly examine and care for your eyes. They recommend that after age 60, an annual exam for the health of your eyes should be scheduled.

Q: I’m bothered by excessive glare, especially at night. Why? A: Glare disability is a common complaint in mature adults. A thorough eye exam can answer your concern. The problem might be in your glasses, so bring them along, too.

Trapp Opticians is located at 42 Pondfield Road in Bronxville and at 14 Purchase St. in Rye.

in your body will change the way you feel, move and act.

Understanding the importance of exercise is easy. Getting started can be a huge struggle. Fiore Pilates provides the support you need. The instructors use their years of experience to design a unique workout program for each client. A private session is easy to schedule any day of the week. This session will give you one-on-one attention from the instructor. Together, you will discuss your goals and how to accomplish them. A successful Pilates workout will not leave you exhausted but instead, will leave you feeling great and energized. It’s never too late to start Pilates.

Fiore Pilates provides a safe and comfortable environment. Clients and staff support and celebrate each other’s achievements. You are only as old as your body, so do something for yourself, and take a Pilates session today!

Fiore Pilates, 132 Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, NY 10543. Tel: 381-3201.

Gloria Aronson-Weinberg (pictured): “Eleven years ago, at the age of 65, I thought I would begin slowing down and having trouble with various aches and pains associated with aging, but instead I discovered Pilates. Since then my energy level, strength, flexibility and overall fitness is much better than I had ever expected at my current age. I have been able to continue working, gardening for five to six hours at a time, and completing family caregiver tasks. I learned to

become much more body-aware and thus am able to use my body in a more efficient and strong manner. My last exam even showed that I gained spinal bone density. In addition, at a time in life when many people feel a loss of control, Pilates has given me a feeling of empowerment. I recommend this form of exercise to all and consider it health insurance for the aging process.”

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Senior dating trends and tips T

he first Baby Boomers will be turning 70 in 2016, and this generation remains one of the most influential in the country and around the world. Scores of products and services are now marketed to seniors, many of whom remain as active and socially aware as they were in their youth.

One aspect of senior marketing that is booming is dating and relationship products.

Singles age 50 and older are increasingly relying on online dating sites and other methods to find love and companionship. Dating is no longer kids’ play, and those who have been away from dating for some time may have to get reacquainted with the process in the modern age.

Consider online dating Data from Pew Research found one in two divorced or widowed seniors had remarried in 2013, and that trend figures to continue. Many seniors are using online dating sites to find their new matches. While websites geared to dating make it easier to get in touch with fellow singles, the relative anonymity of the process can make it challenging to separate the truth from some self-promoting hype on dating profiles.

Begin by relying on dating sites that have been tested and recommended. One to try is the AARP dating site partnered with How About We. In addition to its simplicity and small financial commitment, the site caters to the over-50 crowd and is backed by the AARP name. It’s good for those looking for an activity

partner as well as casual dating. Popular sites Match.com and eHarmony.com also boast high percentages of users age 50 and up.

Even after thorough consideration and conversation, online daters should exercise caution when meeting someone online and then in person. Profiles aren’t always what they seem, and it’s easier to fudge the facts when initiating contact over the Internet.

Keep an open mind It’s easy to be preoccupied with the rigors of being an older adult and the responsibilities that still may rest on your shoulders. Part of the fun of dating when you were young likely had to do with throwing caution to the wind.

But some of those same carefree aspects remain true whether you’re dating at 17 or at 57. Laughter, fun, spontaneity, and the chance for some adventure are still the keys to making memorable dates.

Sometimes it’s who you know The old adage of it’s “who you know” and not “what you know” is applicable to dating. If you are ready to jump into the dating world again, ask your close friends or family members if they know anyone who might be in a similar situation.

Taking another stab at dating later in life can be both exciting and nerve-wracking, but no matter how long it’s been since your last first date, some aspects of dating are the same as ever. Just remember to have fun and don’t be afraid to try new things.

Finding love again is possible for seniors who get back into the dating scene.

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Healthy habits to combat stress

tress has an immediate and potentially long-term effect on the human body. Though it’s a natural response to both good and bad experiences, stress, when chronic, can produce a host of negative consequences that greatly diminish one’s quality of life.

Combatting stress can sometimes be difficult, as the causes of stress are never too far away for many adults. In its 2015 “Stress in AmericaTM: Paying With Our Health” survey, the American Psychological Association found that money is the top cause of stress for Americans. The survey was conducted on behalf of the APA by Harris Poll, which asked more than 3,000 participants about their issues with stress. Sixty-four percent said money was a somewhat or very significant source of stress, and that number was even higher for parents (77 percent).

Survey respondents also noted that work is a significant source of stress.

Few adults can imagine a life that does not include financial- or work-related stress.

But there are ways to combat stress that can benefit people’s long-term health and improve their present-day quality of life.

Develop a support network. Speaking about problems with trusted friends and family members can be an effective way to combat stress. The APA study found that participants

who reported having an emotional support network reported lower stress levels than those who had no such networks to rely on.

Try to overcome any reticence you might have about speaking about your stress to a close friend or trusted relative on those days when stress seems overwhelming.

Get more exercise. Routine exercise is another healthy way to combat stress.

According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, studies have shown that exercise can reduce fatigue, improve alertness and concentration and enhance overall cognitive function. Those are considerable benefits to people dealing with elevated levels of stress, which can contribute to both physical and mental fatigue and negatively impact one’s ability to concentrate.

Studies also have shown that regular exercise can decrease tension, which tends to increase as stress levels rise, and elevate and help to stabilize mood, which often decreases as stress levels increase.

Don’t lean on alcohol after stressful days. Many people respond to stressful days by consuming alcohol. While alcohol helps some people forget a stressful day, it also produces psychological and physiological side effects that can compound the effects of the very stress drinkers are looking to relieve.

People who drink to alleviate stress may only

Daily exercise is an effective way to combat stress. be doing more harm with each drink, so find a way to cope with stress that has a more positive impact on both your body and mind than that produced by alcohol.

Breathe deeply. The American Institute of Stress notes that focused breathing is a relaxation response that stimulates the nervous system and promotes a sense of calmness.

Deep breathing can combat stress, lower blood pressure and draw your attention away from those things that are causing your stress. Visit www.stress.org to learn about deep breathing exercises.

Stress if a fact of life for many people.

But while stress may be inevitable, it can be overcome.

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Caring for grandchildren

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n the not-so-distant past, it was quite common for various generations of a single family to live under one roof and for many different members of the family to play a role in raising the children.

But that dynamic slowly changed as families spread out geographically. However, when the economy faltered and parents of young children realized they needed help, many returned to the old way of doing things.

Grandparents stepped up to look after their grandkids, and adults moved back home with their aging parents. Some seniors needed to move in with their children to make ends meet.

A study of data from the Rand Corporation found that, of the four million children living with their grandparents in the United States, 2.5 million live in three-generation households.

Nearly 1.5 million live in split-generation households or ones in which grandparents are raising their grandchildren. The proportion of all grandchildren living in three-generation households, 3.6 percent, has been steady in recent years.

Research suggests that split-generation households are usually formed when parents are no longer able to take care of their children because of physical or mental illness, substance abuse, or economic problems. Three-generation households, on the other hand, are generally formed because of problems parents encounter living independently, such as through separation or divorce or due to unemployment or economic need.

Caring for their grandchildren can elicit many feelings in grandparents, from nervousness to excitement about a fresh face around the house. Raising grandkids can be overwhelming for elderly men and women, but the following are a few tips that can make the process easier.

Explore your feelings. When you acknowledge your feelings, you are on the right path to making things work and recognizing possible obstacles.

Expect mixed feelings from others.

Grandchildren and your own children also may be apprehensive about this new living situation.

Encourage everyone to share their thoughts and come to a consensus on how things will be done. Expect it to take some time to establish

a schedule, and don’t be discouraged by any initial behavioral problems.

Take care of yourself. Grandchildren, particularly young ones, can have a lot of energy and may require constant attention.

Caring for such lively youngsters can be taxing on grandparents, who must make their own health and nutrition a priority. Give yourself some time for recreation and rest.

Have grandchildren help out where they can.

Don’t feel you have to spend every moment entertaining them.

Ask for help when needed. Reach out to friends or community members if you are feeling overwhelmed. There are a number of resources available to you, and many organizations, including AARP, have their own tips for assisting three-generation households.

Multi-generational households are common once again. Families who work together can make the most of such living arrangements.

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Interesting ways to enjoy travel

Research indicates that traveling is at the top of the list of interests motivating today’s men and women over the age of 50.

Seniors are perhaps the most likely demographic to indulge their love of traveling.

Retirement leaves lots of time for recreation, and many choose to spend that time on the road. Travel also can be improve adult longevity, says geriatricians at the University of Arkansas.

Those in the travel industry understand that men and women over 50 comprise a large percentage of their customers and have catered many travel packages toward this influential demographic. The following is a look at some of the more popular travel opportunities for men and women over 50.

Genealogical tourism: This is one of the fastest-growing markets in vacation travel.

Genealogical tourism involves individuals traveling to areas of historical significance for their families, such as churches where past relatives may have married and villages where grandparents or cousins once resided or were employed. This can create a tangible link to one’s past and open up more opportunities to learn the varied genealogical history that has shaped a family, and even one’s personal identity.

Extended vacations: Seniors may have the capacity to devote more time to travel and not be caged in by strict time constraints. That makes them eligible for extended vacations.

These can include long-term rentals in tropical locales, several-week sightseeing cruises or guided tours overseas that touch on several different countries or cities during the trip.

Off the beaten path: Adventurous travelers may not be content to stick to the resort lifestyle or standard vacation options.

Active men and women over 50 are charting their own vacation courses with bucket liststyle vacations that may be off the beaten path. Travelers who have always aspired to climb a mountain or see a rain forest may be inclined to realize these goals as they get older. Nontraditional tours can include living like indigenous peoples or following the footsteps of early explorers.

All-inclusive tours: All-inclusive packages remain a popular option for travelers of all ages. These vacation packages charge one price for accommodations, entertainment, sightseeing, food, and many other amenities. All-inclusive vacations remove some of the headaches associated with organizing various components of travel so that a person can focus on relaxation and having fun.

Singles meets: Single vacationers over 50 may want to meet other men or women in their age bracket in the hopes of finding romance.

These vacations double as relationship mixers and give men and women the opportunity to mingle with others in similar situations without the pressure of traditional dating.

Travel is a way to see the world, meet new people and experience various cultures.

Seniors increasingly embrace travel because they have both the time and the means to take vacations.

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