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Tyler Reno and Jack Breitenbach lay a hit on Harrison’s Brian Newsome on Sept. 10. Rye beat the Huskies 42-12 to even the all-time series between the rivals. For story, see page 14. Photo/Mike Smith
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PD arrest man in citywide drug crackdown By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer Following months of combating drug-related issues in the city of Rye, police announced on Sept. 8 that they had arrested a resident who allegedly intended to sell prescription medication. Police said Rye resident Brian Levinson, 24, was arrested with more than 100 pills including oxycodone and a small amount of suboxone, which is a semisynthetic opioid derivative used to treat opioid addiction. On Sept. 7, Levinson was charged with a felony of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell. Levinson was processed, arraigned and released on a $2,000 bail. Rye City Police Commissioner Michael Corcoran said he is “extremely proud” of the investigative work conducted by the Police Department in the arrest of Levinson; however, he noted that its efforts to continue pursuing drug dealers within the city, even if it means residents, will continue. “We will aggressively pursue, arrest and prosecute anyone suspected of selling controlled substances in our community,” Corcoran said. The arrest comes with added significance as well, as the city has struggled with a rapid increase of opioid usage within the community. Since 2014, six former Rye High School students have died of drug and alcoholrelated causes, including Henry “Hank” McWilliam who died in December 2015, and a former student at Vanderbilt University, Elliot Meister, who overdosed last May.
The city of Rye Police Department arrested Brian Levinson, of Rye, on Sept. 7 and charged him with the intent to sell prescription medication. Photo courtesy Rye Police Department
In June, police also began investigating a string of drugrelated burglaries that has affected homeowners on Harbor Lane, Oakland Beach Avenue and Riverside View. Although not yet confirmed, police alleged the suspect, a young white female who is still believed to be at large, is an opioid addict who raided homes for prescription medication. With growing concerns over the drug surge in the city, police recently amped up efforts to combat the epidemic by establishing an anonymous crime tip program. Rye police began allowing residents to submit crime tips through texting, emailing and a link on the Department’s website or Facebook page since July 15. “We will continue to dedicate additional resources to deal with drug related issues in our community,” said Corcoran, who also praised the accessibility and work of the Rye City Council in aiding the city Police Department. The anonymous texting program allows residents to send a message to the city Police
Department by texting “RYEPD” and a crime tip to 847411. Through the Facebook and Department website method, tipsters can also send an anonymous tip with a generic ID number. All messages are relayed through a third party company, Citizen Observer, before being transmitted to the police. Among those that have responded positively to the anonymous crime tips program is Nancy Pasquale, a founding member of the drug and alcohol prevention organization, Rye-Action for Children and Teens Community Coalition, Rye-ACT, who also sits on the city Board of Education. “The coalition is supportive of any practice that we can use or employ in reaching out to families in the community,” Pasquale said. “Enforcement is one piece to help overall with drug and alcohol prevention among teens and young adults.” Levinson is due back in Rye City Court on Oct. 4. CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com
She’s not crazy, her name just rhymes with it. Read Lenore Skenazy’s column every week in the Review. A past contributor to the Daily News and the New York Sun, Skenazy has also appeared on “The Daily Show,” been profiled in the New Yorker and even had her own reality TV show, “World’s Worst Mom.”
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What’s going on... Rye Free Reading Room
For more information on hours and programs, visit ryelibrary.org.
Teacher-in-the-Library On Mondays through Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Children’s Room. Rye teachers offer after-school homework help to students attending local public and private elementary schools in the Rye area. This is a free program sponsored by the Auxiliary Board of the Rye Free Reading Room, Woman’s Club of Rye/ Children’s Philanthropy section, and the PTO of the Rye schools.
College Planning workshop On Tuesday, Sept. 20 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Meeting Room. This workshop covers the rising cost of education and the various methods to help make college more affordable. Some specifics in the workshop include setting a college sav-
ings goal that is right for you; federal financial aid overview, the FAFSA application and how certain factors (such as expected family contribution) are calculated; the different types of student loans; and some specific tax-advantaged ways parents can save for their children’s retirement. Presenter, David Lasco is a financial planner and a chartered retirement planning counselor working in an independent franchise within Ameriprise Financial. During his career, he has helped many clients save and plan for their children’s education goals. Register for this event by calling 231-3172.
Harry Potter and the Latin Connection On Thursday, Sept. 22 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room. For grades six and up. Celebrate the release of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” with Rye teacher Andres Soltan, who will give a presentation about the Latin spells and Greek myths and their influence on the Potter series.
Mock SAT test On Saturday, Sept. 24 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. in the Meeting Room. Take a full-length practice SAT under real test conditions. Detailed score reports highlighting personal strengths and weaknesses will be available at applerouth.com the Friday after the test. Both the exams and the reports are free. Call 371-8000 for more information. Test takers should bring water, a snack, pencils and a calculator. Space is limited, so register at applerouth.com/signup.
Wainwright House American Legion Rye Post 128 meeting
family workshop with celebrated artist and illustrator Hervé Tullet; historic tours of the 1838 Jay Mansion; and an archaeology table. Snap photos of your child’s first pony ride or visit the petting zoo. Sample bites from historic Walter’s Hot Dogs. Purchase fresh offerings from the farmers market. Treat the kids to face painting, old-fashioned apple coring and more. The event is organized by JHC’s Auxiliary, the Preservationists, a group of parents committed to the adaptive reuse of John Jay’s landmark home as a community resource and learning center. The Jay Heritage Center is located at 210 Boston Post Road in Rye.
All Rye veterans are invited to attend the American Legion Rye Post 128 kickoff meeting on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 7:30 p.m. at Wainwright House, located at 260 Stuyvesant Ave. in Rye. Post members will outline their goals, mission and key activities for the year. The Post leads many community activities to foster service to veterans, patriotism in the community and sponsorship of youth programs. Activities include Memorial Day and Veterans Day ceremonies, sponsorship of Rye High School essay scholarships and service to Montrose VA Hospital patients. The Post’s Auxiliary members lead the Rye Memorial Day parade activities. Rye Post 128 has been serving the city since 1919 and is its only active veterans’ organization. All veterans and their spouses are invited to attend the meeting. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. For more information, call Cmdr. Fred de Barros at 967-1983 or Vice Cmdr. Tom Saunders at 967-9358, or email flb1@optonline. net or tom1125@optonline.net.
Program registration is open online at ryeny. gov/recreation.cfm. Register early. Most programs have minimum requirements and may be cancelled due to low enrollment. Nothing cancels programs more than waiting until the last minute to register. In addition, programs have maximum enrollments and may fill up quickly. Visit the Rye Recreation site for more information.
Yoga and movement workshops
Back-to-School Night with Brick Kids
The Wainwright House Yoga Training Academy will hold the following programs this fall: RYS 200 Weekend Series, a RYS 200 10-week end series beginning Sept. 23 with yoga masters Paula Heitzner, Patty Holmes and Susan J. Wright. Anatomy Trains, an international training taught by Laurice Nemetz on Oct. 1 and Oct. 2, is an anatomy and physiology workshop open to movement therapists. Housing will be available. For fees and information, call 967-6080, email registrar@wainwright.org or visit wainwright.org.
On Thursday, Sept. 22 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Damiano Recreation Center. For grades K-5. Fee: $45. For Rye residents only. Drop-off is at 6 p.m. A plain slice of pizza, a bottle of water and ice cream will be provided upon arrival. Pickup is from 8:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Let’s take knights to the next level. Participants will be building a castle complete with a princess tower, creating a catapult, and slaying a dragon— all with LEGO bricks. Register online at ryeny. gov/recreation.cfm.
Jay Heritage Center ‘Shorelines & Greenscapes’ exhibit An exhibition of Alex MacLean’s recent aerial photographs of the Long Island Sound, from Rye to Greenwich will be on display at the Jay Heritage Center. Also on display will be MacLean’s images of innovative green roofs designed to adapt to and mitigate climate change—these powerful captures are part of his ongoing work illustrating issues surrounding climate. MacLean is an internationally acclaimed aerial photographer, whose work is widely collected. His photos portray the history and evolution of the land, from vast agricultural patterns to city grids. Learn more at alexmaclean.com. A special JHC members only preview will be held on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The exhibit is free and open to the public starting Sunday, Sept. 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The exhibit will then be open through Oct. 30 on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Jay Heritage Center is located at 210 Boston Post Road in Rye.
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County events Westchester County Car Show Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino invites classic car buffs to the Westchester County Car Show on Sunday, Sept. 25 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Glen Island Park in New Rochelle. Registration for exhibitors on that day is from 8 a.m. to noon. Admission is free for spectators. There is a parking fee of $5 per car. In case of rain, the event will be cancelled. The show will feature displays of a wide variety of classic and collectible cars, street rods and motorcycles, all carefully restored to mint condition or modified for performance. The Westchester Street Rod Association will present more than 100 trophies to the best vehicles, classified by decades up to modified 2016. For information on entering a car or bike, call 260-9274, 666-2057, 844-8240 or 203-536-0747. For information about being a vendor at the event, call Beth Bricker at 231-4645. The car show is sponsored by Westchester County Parks, the Westchester Street Rod Association and Sassone Bros. Auto Body Repairs.
Jay Day! A Fall Family Festival On Sunday, Sept. 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Jay Heritage Center will host Jay Day!, celebrating American culture and traditions. Highlights will include falconry; live music by songwriter Julie Corbalis; book readings about architecture with children’s author Isabel Hill; a hands-on
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City hires 2 police officers, 2 firefighters On Friday, Sept. 9, the city of Rye appointed four new public safety personnel. City Manager Marcus Serrano announced that Police Commissioner Michael Corcoran appointed two new police officers and the city manager also appointed two new firefighters. Serrano said that the appointments are even more noteworthy due to the fact that one of the firefighters is the first female firefighter in the history of the city. Further, all four individuals bring experi-
ence and professionalism to the city of Rye in two very important departments, according to Serrano. “On behalf of the police commissioner and myself, we take the responsibility of appointing any staff very seriously and understand the importance of this responsibility,” Serrano said. “This is why we take our time to review all candidates very carefully, because we both want to hire the best person for the position. We both look for the most professional individual
Police Commisioner Michael Corcoran congratulates Chad Delgado, one of two new city police officers.
and one that will work with all other employees of the city, and most importantly provide the services to our residents that they deserve. “After a long and detailed review we are both very proud and happy to welcome Chad Delgado [police], Cea Fong [fire], Ryan M. Iarocci [fire] and Alexander F. Whalen [police] to our city,” the city manager added. The four new members were sworn in during a ceremony at Rye City Hall on Sept. 9. (Submitted)
Alexander Whalen, left, and Chad Delgado in Rye City Hall await being sworn in to the city of Rye Police Department. Photos/Andrew Dapolite
Cea Fong takes her oath as the first female firefighter in the history of the city of Rye.
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Despite the attacks taking place more than a decade ago, the absence of lives cut short still reverberates throughout the Rye community. The city of Rye lost more victims to 9/11 than any other community in Westchester County.
With 15 years separating the residents of Rye and the terror attacks of 9/11, time pushes on, but the commitment to memory continues. On a picturesque Sunday, Sept. 11 evening, Rye residents and government officials convened outside the Locust Avenue firehouse to commemorate the 15 friends, family and community members killed on Sept. 11, 2001. One of the ceremonies speakers, state Sen. George Latimer, paid homage to those lost 15 years ago, calling attention to just how tangible their absence is still today. “This is a day where the people who paid the ultimate sacrifice were everyday people,” he said. “They showed great bravery in the face of death.” While the attacks took place well over a decade ago, Latimer explained it’s important to reflect, citing commemorations like the Chris Mello award— named after a 25-year-old resident and graduate of Rye High School who was lost during the attacks—given to two seniors each from the Rye and Harrison football teams during the annual rivalry game.
In front of the Locust Avenue firehouse, residents gather beneath sunny skies and the American flag to remember community members lost 15 years ago in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11. 2001.
Rye Mayor Joe Sack champions the power of remembrance over the pain that can couple with it.
“This isn’t history,” Latimer added, “it’s current events.” After state Assemblyman Steve Otis, who was mayor of the city of Rye during the terrorist attacks, took the stage echoing Latimer’s call to intimately remember those lost during the attacks, Mayor Joe Sack took the podium. “It’s hard to remember,” Sack said. “Not hard as in it’s difficult
On the 15th anniversary of 9/11, Rye residents and elected officials, including state Sen. George Latimer, pictured, remember those fallen with intimacy and conviction.
to recall, but it’s just very painful.” Sack explained that, for the community, there is little choice when it comes to reflecting on the lives that were cut short on that tragic day 15 years ago. “The only alternative to the pain of remembering is forgetting,” he said, “and that is something we cannot do and we will not do.” -Reporting by James Pero
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Proposed senior housing facility making headway
The owners of an office building at 120 Old Post Road are currently working on site plans for construction of an age-restricted senior housing development, following a zoning change in December 2015 which gave the developers the green light. Photo/Andrew Dapolite
By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer The owners of a three-story office building located at 120 Old Post Road are moving forward with a project to build an age-restricted senior living residence at a vacant facility, following years of planning. All that remains for the project to get off the ground is site plan approval by the city Planning Commission. Old Post Road Associates, the current owner of the property who is also behind the senior development proposal, is seeking to construct a 135-unit, 55 and up age-restricted, four-story housing complex, replacing a vacant office building that is currently only being occupied by the property’s owners to meet with clients, according to Jonathan Kraut, the attorney representing the project. The building has remained vacant since 2009. “This will bring a wonderful housing component that we do not presently have in Rye,” Kraut said. The owners of the proposed development were previously not able to move forward with senior housing, as city zoning laws prevented the construction
of an active senior residence in a B-4 zone, which restricts properties to office building use. However, after years of petitioning before the Rye City Council to make a zoning change, the council approved the creation of an RA-6 zone in December 2015, which would allow for the construction of an active senior residential facility at the Old Post Road location and a rezoning of the property. Prior to the zoning change, the applicant requested a zoning change on two separate occasions. Kraut and other representatives of the project appeared before the City Council in October 2014, and again in August 2015, only to be deferred to the Planning Commission for its recommendations. According to Kraut, the zoning change was crucial to retain an older population within the community. “We simply do not have luxury age-restricted housing for active adults,” he said. In the past, the City Council cited issues with traffic as a reason to possibly not move forward with a housing development at the Old Post Road location, despite the city Planning Commission’s recommendation to do so. But according to Kraut, traffic
is the least possible concern for the senior facility. “We have confirmed with experts that the use of this property for adult housing will draw less traffic than if we were to fill up the building with office tenants,” he said. The City Council also previously asked Kraut to consider designating 10 percent of the development’s residential units to affordable housing, as the building owner’s original proposal did not include plans for market-rate housing. However, according to Rye City Manager Marcus Serrano, the city does not currently plan to push for affordable housing at the development anymore, as it recently approved 41 units of affordable housing for a development project located at 150 North St. Serrano said the city does not have any obligations to mandate affordable housing at the Old Post Road site. As of press time, the owners of the Old Post Road office building are working on the site plans for the development, which are being reviewed by the Planning Commission, according to Kraut. “We very much look forward to breaking ground,” he said. CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com
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County confirms more local cases of Zika By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer Westchester County residents’ fears of the Zika virus spreading throughout the Hudson Valley area may have been realized, after county health officials have once again confirmed its presence in the region. According to Caren Halbfinger, director of affairs for the Westchester County Department of Health, at least 19 people throughout the county are confirmed to be infected with Zika, as of press time, after contracting the virus while traveling outside the country. Ten individuals in Rockland County are also infected with the virus. While there have been no Zika-related births in the area, county health officials reported that two of those diagnosed with the virus in Westchester were previously pregnant; however, the county has verified that there are no individuals currently pregnant to have been infected. In early August, Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino, a Republican, said, “The county is working diligently to address Zika through education, surveillance, and mosquito control.” The first Zika virus case in the county was reported in early February, as the health department confirmed that a man had contracted the virus while travelling outside the U.S. According to the Department of Health, the county resident, whose name and address could not be obtained because
of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, has since made a full recovery of the virus that has impacted countries throughout the globe, including the Western Hemisphere, Asia, Africa, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. Nearly 59 countries have been infiltrated by Zika, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC. To date, no mosquitos in New York state have been tested positive for carrying Zika virus; however, scientists believe the Asian tiger mosquito, which can be found in the Lower Hudson Valley, is one species of mosquito that can transmit the virus. “Truly there has to be an approach coordinated on a federal level to find a vaccine because this is just the beginning of concerns related to Zika,” said Westchester County Legislator Catherine Parker, a Rye Democrat. “People also need to understand that they need to take some steps to be proactive as well.” Parker said with summer coming to close, while there has not been any case of local contractions of the virus from mosquitos in the Lower Hudson Valley thus far, residents must still be wary of the possibility of the virus travelling north from Florida, whether it is through sexual transmission or mosquito migration. The Westchester County Department of Health also announced on Aug. 19 the existence of mosquitos carrying the
West Nile virus, specifically in the city of Yonkers. “We hope confirmation of mosquitoes with West Nile virus reminds residents to take precautions,” said Westchester County Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler. “The best ways to avoid West Nile, and other mosquito-borne illnesses, are to remove standing water from your property.” In an effort to combat the spread of the virus, according to Parker, the county health department is giving residents free minnows that can eat mosquito larvae, applying larvacide to catch basins on county and municipal roads, and doubling up on the number of mosquito trap sites where there could be a potential Zika outbreak. Favorite mosquito breeding sites include buckets, plant pot saucers, clogged gutters, pet bowls, old tires, as well as children’s pools and toys. According to the CDC, Zika infection during pregnancy can cause serious birth defects and is associated with other pregnancy problems, including microcephaly, which is a defect where a baby’s head is smaller than expected and the brain is not developed properly. Symptoms of the Zika virus typically include mild fever, rash, joint pain and red eyes, as well as muscle pain and headaches. There have not been any recorded deaths in Westchester County caused by Zika, as of press time. CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com
The Westchester County Department of Health has confirmed that 19 county residents have been infected with Zika virus while travelling outside the country. Pictured is aedes albopictus, commonly known as the Asian tiger mosquito, a species that is capable of carrying the virus. Photo courtesy Thomas Mistretta
Moments of pleasure and moments of stress SENIOR INFORMATION SUBJECTS JOSEPH MURPHY
In the period of July and August, my wife and I went on vacation, stopping first at the Newport Naval Base where we picked up groceries at the commissary to bring to Cape Cod for our family meeting with our children and grandchildren in Orleans for fun and exhaustive exchanges with the “little” ones. The energy levels of our fun, loving grandchildren in the swimming pool was exhausting. All they wanted to do was play and challenge their Uncle T and this grandfather to ever-increasing strenuous activities unabated by rest, unless they were called to lunch by their parents, often told to “calm down” by either their mother or father. There were many memorable moments now that the grandchildren are older. And when we decided to take them fishing aboard a local fishing boat, they were thrilled. My challenge this year was to catch a fish, since the summer of 2015 was a disaster for me; I did not catch a fish. But this year, I caught the biggest fish that we later cooked and enjoyed. That was especially exciting for the younger children. And before we left the Cape, the entire family went to a local restaurant to gather for a farewell dinner followed by ice cream. All these activities made the experience more exciting. While we totally enjoyed our children’s families and the grandchildren, my wife and I appreciated that we would be returning to Newport for R&R after our Cape Cod stay. While we totally enjoyed our children and their families as we do each year, it was our extended stay at the naval base where we really relaxed for the next six days. Unlike Cape Cod, this part of our vacation was focused on enjoyable, low-profile activities surrounded by dinners at the Officers Club as well as small, local restaurants. What contributes to the calming environment are the many elderly residents who dominate Newport. Their population is quite high in the
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community outside the naval base. Our biggest challenge was getting up early enough so we could guarantee that we could catch breakfast before 11 a.m. in one of our favorite restaurants, the Newport Creamery. When my wife and I returned to Newport, we were especially thrilled to observe the good times a number of elderly women experienced with each other, enjoying themselves in a simple activity. They were recalling memorable highlights of their earlier periods of friendship from high school, using the photos from a yearbook as the trigger to their fun. The scene took place in our favorite restaurant which local seniors enjoy, based on the inviting environment combined with a senior food menu that offered affordable, light meals. During our meal, I observed one member of the senior group take out their yearbook of yesteryear. She pointed out to her friends how they each looked when they were in high school. The treat was sharing the photos with one another, but more importantly rekindling the memories during those earlier years and being able to recollect the experiences. The best part was listening to the laughter and the exchanges they had with each other. It was a simple activity, but it was so consuming with the joys of yesteryear and how they once looked then and now. You could hear the total enjoyment, like the laughter of children. It reminded me of the simple pleasures of history for each woman in the group of eight. Laughter and joy abounded within their experiences. The simple pleasures of history and the joyfulness of friendship cascaded, resulting in a crescendo of laughter that consumed them and pointed out to those listening that the pleasures of living then and now were irreplaceable. While this moment was captured by me, it reminded me that this experience for these eight elders was one that is probably replicated in a number of communities where friendships are anchored in time with people who love and enjoy each
other. In contrast, there are the moments that propel many elders into times that highlight more stressful occurrences, and they are troubled with how best to resolve the crises they face. Crises can be overwhelming. If crises confronting our elders are reversed as a result of utilizing the knowledge, love and support of family members, they can become memories. This summer, I encountered the challenge of a homeowner confronted with the prospect of a foreclosure on his house. Fortunately for a compassionate professional who operated a reverse mortgage company, that crisis turned into a “rescue” initiative where the homeowner was enabled to stem the tide of a full-blown crisis that would otherwise reverse his daily life. He could lose not only his home, but his job as well were he forced to relocate to another community. A more stunning situation was related to a family where the principal breadwinner was challenged by losing his regular source of income due to a failing business coupled with health issues. Fortunately, his family cooperated to find alternative solutions. They called in the services of a professional to provide guidance to help solve the crisis. Ideas were suggested. The problem is still being addressed. The sadness of this story is that when they were first faced with their crisis, it would have been helpful to contact that professional to intervene and offer ideas and suggestions to address their issues, rather than struggle with the overwhelming nuances of the crisis on their own. Thanks to a family friend, the family has begun to address their crisis more directly. My counsel is, don’t wait until a family’s crisis becomes more overwhelming. Address the issues quickly, using the expertise of professionals. If you know of problems in our community and wish to advice me of it, you can email me at gunnerjpm@gmail.com so I can offer my help to address the issue(s) facing our elders.
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Hundreds grieve 9/11 loses at Rising memorial
Jasmine Bailey, a New Rochelle resident and Westchester Community College student, sings the national anthem.
By ANDREW DAPOLITE Contributor Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino leads a family member of a 9/11 victim back to her seat after laying a wreath. Photos/Andrew Dapolite
Local dignitaries in attendance included Harrison Mayor Ron Belmont, center, and Tuckahoe Mayor Steve Ecklond, left.
A New York City firefighter observes the ceremony from the audience.
Moments before the sun set below the tree line on Sunday, Sept. 11, a golden light was cast upon the eastern corner of the Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla, where the county’s official 9/11 memorial was erected a decade ago. Comprised of 109 silver beams pointed to the heavens— one of which is an actual beam pulled from the rubble of the World Trade Center—The Rising memorial pays tribute to the Hundreds gather in front of The Rising memorial at the Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla on Sunday to honor the lives lost in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The memorial was erected in 2006. 123 Westchester County lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001 and serves as the gathering place for the in what seems like an increasAstorino offered his own county’s annual remembrance ingly divisive world. views on how victims of the at“Every personal story [from tacks should be honored in the ceremony. This year, hundreds of West- 9/11] breaks our hearts, brings ways we live our day-to-day chester residents were in atten- tears, recalls memories all of us lives. dance honoring the local victims would like to forget, but are con“Today gives us a chance to of the worst terrorist attack in demned to remember,” Kaplow- reflect,” the county executive itz said. “Our Rising ceremony said. “9/11 is not just a memoour nation’s history. Following the presentation of recognizes the collective nature rial for the dead. Equally, it’s an colors by the Westchester Coun- of all 123 Westchester victims.” opportunity for the living. It’s Kaplowitz noted that the a chance for us to hit the pause ty Department of Public Safety and The Pipes and Drums of the name of the memorial bears button on the overstuffed, overPolice Emerald Society of West- symbolic significance. stimulated and over-the-top ac“We can rise above our sur- tivities that consume our daily chester, U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey led the crowd in the Pledge of face differences and remember lives, and quietly ask ourselves that far more connects us than what are the really important Allegiance. Family members of 9/11 vic- divides us,” he said. “This Ris- things for us to accomplish durtims joined Westchester County ing allows for private grieving ing our short time on this earth.” Executive Rob Astorino in lay- while recommitting us publicly Family members of the vicing the wreath, as Jasmine Bai- to stand together to fight hatred tims joined elected officials A member of the Civil Air Patrol ley, a New Rochelle resident, in all its forms.” in reading the names that are United States Air Force Auxiliary According to Kaplowitz, the sang the national anthem. stands at attention. etched onto the memorial. The first set of remarks was victims’ families deal with the As the Scarsdale High School delivered by Westchester Coun- constant realization that their Choir and Orchestra provided only light remaining was apty Board of Legislators Chair- loved ones were “slaughtered the final musical accompani- propriately cast upon The Risman Michael Kaplowitz, who in the pursuit of a horribly mis- ment for the somber event, and ing memorial in a moment of stressed the importance of unity guided ideology.” darkness fell over the plaza, the silence.
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Business Briefs JCCH announces new education director The Jewish Community Center of Harrison, JCCH, recently welcomed Ronit Razinovsky as its director of Education and Family Engagement at the synagogue’s Kehilah School. Born and raised in Israel, Razinovsky’s first Ronit Razinovsky experience as an educator was during her Israel Defense Force service, serving as a “Morah-Chayelet” for young and underprivileged soldiers. That experience inspired her to continue her studies at the Hakibbutzim College, where she graduated as an elementary school teacher. Razinovsky moved to Westchester County and started her career as a Jewish educator at Solomon Schechter of Westchester and she was the education director at the Shaarei Tikvah Religious School in Scarsdale for the last 20 years. Razinovsky is a vibrant, creative and passionate Jewish educator with a strong belief in lifelong learning. She received a master’s in Jewish Education from the William Davidson School at the Jewish Theological Seminary, and recently joined the Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education for an Executive Ed.D. in Jewish Educational Leadership and Innovation. She participated in the Leadership Institute, a mutual program from JTS and Hebrew Union College. She also has trained for two years with the Jewish New Teacher Project, mentoring teachers to increase teacher effectiveness and retention and student achievement. Her goal is to bring the language of teaching standards, collaboration and professional development into her school culture. Last summer, Razinovsky was accepted to Harvard Graduate School of Education where she studied an intensive course on “Improving Schools: The Art of Leadership.” Over the years, Razinovsky has developed warm relationships with students and parents. “I am looking forward to getting to know the JCCH and Harrison communities and working closely with my teachers and the rest of the synagogue staff to create an exciting learning environment for our students and their families,” she said. For more information about the JCCH Kehillah School, contact Razinovsky at 835-2850 ext. 125 or at ronitr@jcch.org, or visit jcch.org. The Jewish Community Center of Harrison is located at 130 Union Ave. in Harrison.
Pharmacy added to serve Purchase Professional Park Simone Development Companies and Fareri Associates have announced that ABC Drugs, a New York City-based pharmacy, has leased space for a new medicine only pharmacy at 3010 Westchester Ave. in the Purchase Professional Park in Purchase. The new outlet is designed to serve the needs of the office park’s growing medical tenant base and other doctors’ offices along the Interstate 287 corridor, where health care tenants have dominated commercial leasing activity over the past several years. Glenn Walsh of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank is the exclusive leasing agent for Purchase Profes-
sional Park, and the tenant’s broker was Alfredo Pujols of WAP Realty Group Inc. The new pharmacy will be ABC Drugs’ fourth location and its first in Westchester County. “Ownership specifically searched for a tenant to meet the needs of our medical tenants and their patients. We are extremely pleased to welcome ABC Drugs to Purchase Professional Park as yet another amenity for our health care and corporate tenants, as well as the surrounding community,” said Patricia Simone, president of Simone Management Group. “Unlike national drug store chains, ABC Drugs will focus exclusively on the dispensing of prescription drugs and other medicines in this 805-square-foot location. ABC Drugs is a full-service pharmacy with a strong commitment to delivering outstanding customer care. They are dedicated to efficiency and affordability by which they carry out prescription services, pharmacist consultations and medication therapy management solutions.” ABC Drugs differs from chain drug stores through its attention to the patient’s needs as an individual and not just a customer. This special one-to-one relationship with the pharmacist is an important factor in treating the individual as part of the ABC Drugs family. For patients taking more than few meds a day, ABC Drugs offers prepacked, properly labeled weekly blister packs which offer them ease of medication adherence, a free service that conventional pharmacies do not offer. Its relationship with patients is long-term. Its staff assesses patient profiles on each visit and is always there to offer them answers for any health care-related questions. At ABC Drugs, patients have personal access to pharmacists and professional staff in a holistic health approach to their well-being. “ABC Drugs is proud to be opening this new location and working with the high-quality doctors and other medical professionals at Purchase Professional Park and in the surrounding area,” said ABC Drugs President Rajan Kohli. “Our dedication to professionalism and customer service has made ABC Drugs a new, independent name in New York and we will soon be expanding to Connecticut.” Located in the heart of the Interstate 287 office corridor at 3000-3040 Westchester Ave., Purchase Professional Park features 220,000 square feet of state-of-the-art medical and professional office space. The four-building office park recently completed a major renovation and modernization of existing buildings and common areas, and was named BOMA Westchester’s Comeback Building of the Year. It has become the foremost location for medical practices in Westchester County. Other amenities at Purchase Professional Park include: an on-site café; a fitness center; 24/7 building access with state-of-the-art camera security; landscaped courtyard with seating areas; on-site owner management; and abundant complimentary parking. The complex offers a highly visible and convenient location at Exit 10 off of Interstate 287, with access to major highways including Interstate 95, Interstate 684 and the Hutchinson River/Merritt parkways, and is just minutes away from the Westchester County Airport and Metro-North train stations in Rye, Harrison and White Plains, providing access to the growing suburban patient base in Westchester, Fairfield and Putnam counties. Simone Development Companies is a full-
service real estate investment company specializing in the acquisition and development of office, retail, health care, industrial and residential properties in the New York tri-state area. Headquartered in the Bronx, the privately held company owns and manages more than 5 million square feet of property in the Bronx, Westchester County, Queens, Long Island and Connecticut. Fareri Associates LP, Greenwich’s most active developer, is a family-owned and operated real estate investment and construction company focusing on development and re-development of office, retail, mixed-use and residential properties primarily in Fairfield County, Connecticut, and Westchester County.
ArtsWestchester welcomes new members ArtsWestchester, the state’s largest private, nonprofit organization working to ensure the availability and accessibility of the arts for all county residents, has announced the appointment of Robert W. Roth as its new board president, MiRobert Roth chael Minihan as its new board executive vice president, and four new board members. Roth succeeds Froma Benerofe, who has completed two years as board president after leading ArtsWestchester through its milestone 50th anniversary year, contributing significantly to its vision for the future as the organization embarks on a capital campaign. Despite a busy schedule as a clinical social worker, Benerofe played a major role in ArtsWestchester business, particularly as the chair of the Grants Committee, which she guided through several important issues and changes. Roth, a retired principal from the firm JMC Consulting, recently assumed the role of board president of ArtsWestchester at its annual meeting this summer. Roth is a licensed professional engineer who has been recognized by the International Council of Shopping Centers for his expertise. He has more than 40 years of site planning and engineering experience with a vast array of clients including national retailers, developers, builders, institutions and municipalities. Roth is an expert in site design, civil engineering, traffic and parking, storm water management, and a host of other environmental issues. In addition to serving as an expert witness, he has presented numerous projects for approval to agencies and community groups. He has been an active and dedicated board member at ArtsWestchester since 2006, sharing his professional skills on the Building Committee, as well as the Development and Executive committees. Roth brings a passion for the arts and his belief in the mission of ArtsWestchester to his new role as president. “I am certainly honored to follow Froma Benerofe as ArtsWestchester board president,” Roth said. “ArtsWestchester has worked for more than 50 years to build arts audiences and to strengthen Westchester County’s cultural sector, insuring the arts stay accessible to every segment of society, including our schools. The arts inspire our children, nourish our souls and enhance our communities.
I look forward to the opportunity to continue the important work of this dynamic organization.” Stepping into the role of executive vice president is Minihan, an international tax advisor and founder of WTP Advisors who served as treaMichael Minihan surer and member of the Finance Committee for the past two years. With experience that includes public accounting and private industry, he served some of the world’s largest companies at PricewaterhouseCoopers in New York, where he assisted with complex quantitative international tax matters. Since joining the board in 2013, he has served on the Audit, Finance and Investment committees of ArtsWestchester. The new 2016-17 members of ArtsWestchester’s board of trustees are: • Nick Moore, creative director at Roar Groupe, a marketing and branding organization, whose work includes campaigns for Fortune 500 companies, as well as previous pro-bono work for ArtsWestchester. Moore was part of the team that created and developed the “gray crayon box” campaign for ArtsWestchester using the tagline: “Imagine Westchester Without the Arts.” • Nataly Ritter, an arts patron and world traveler, who formerly held positions at Young & Rubicam, BBD&O and McCann Ericson, and was a writer on the MGM film “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.” She has been active with the Museum of Modern Art, and is a former board member and docent at the Neuberger Museum of Art. • George Troyano, president and publisher of The Journal News, is a sales and marketing executive who is leading the news organization into the digital age. His strategic vision has been transformational for The Journal News as a digital first media operation. • Francis Corcoran, a representative of the Westchester Board of Legislators, is a Republican Conservative representing District 2, which covers Bedford, Mount Kisco, Pound Ridge, Lewisboro, North Salem and part of Somers. He is a first-time legislator having had an impressive career in the financial sector. For more than 50 years, ArtsWestchester has been the community’s connection to the arts. Founded in 1965, it is the largest, private, nonprofit arts council in New York state. Its mission is to provide leadership, vision, and support, to ensure the availability, accessibility and diversity of the arts. ArtsWestchester provides programs and services that enrich the lives of everyone in Westchester County. It helps fund concerts, exhibitions and plays through grants; brings artists into schools and community centers; advocates for the arts; and builds audiences through diverse marketing initiatives. For more information about ArtsWestchester, visit artswestchester.org. The next Business Briefs section will run in October. Please send any submission for our October edition to news@hometwn.com, with “Business” in the subject line of your email. Each submission may include one picture. If you have any questions, email us at news@hometwn.com.
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The good, the bad and LaGuardia Airport
Local entrepreneur to launch ‘insider’ directory
that sane. Cheerfully, I entered Terminal C to look for gate C37 and saw the sign: Gates C1-14. Hmm. “I just walked all the way to the end,” a lady told me as we meandered around before discovering a little desk where a harried employee was explaining that Terminal C is now in two different buildings at once. Physics be damned. To get to Parallel Universe C requires a shuttle bus, something that must throw off any traveler who allotted themselves just a few minutes to walk to their gate. And to get to the shuttle bus requires schlepping down a bunch of sad, service entrance steps with your luggage or, in the case of one family I was watching, your luggage, two babies and a double stroller. No elevator, no offer of help. Welcome, American Airlines passengers! The shuttle bus winds its way past the New York of 1977: Piles of traffic barriers looming next to loading docks protected by the dingy plastic strips you see at the car wash. “I’ve never seen an airport so messy,” Sravya Bandi, an I.T. analyst down from Montreal, told me. But then you get off the bus, drag your luggage (and kids and double stroller) up three flights of stairs, and suddenly: Oz! This terminal is gleaming! It’s more than respectable, and it elegantly refutes the famous Joe Biden quote, “If I blindfolded you and took you to LaGuardia Airport, you [would] think, ‘I must be in some third world country.’” Why, none of the seats here are ripped. No weird brown stains are spreading across the ceiling. And there’s nary an Aunt
only three or four showed up and I ended up traveling to Connecticut to get what I needed.” After traveling to get what she needed, Kucevik said she realized there was a small soccer shop in nearby New Rochelle, which had exactly what she wanted. On top of that, she also found out—after the fact— a nearby home décor shop she frequents had a sale she missed because she couldn’t find the information within her overflowing inbox. It was at that point that Kucevik knew she needed to do something. “I envision 914 Insider to be the directory for everything Westchester. My goal is to create the largest directory of small businesses for users to find anything and everything they are searching for in Westchester, and for users to stay connected to the shops they love,” she explained. Kucevik’s service will essentially make sure those living in the 914 won’t have to go through what she did. “They’ll be able to stay up-to-date with sales and specials. I’m essential-
RHYMES WITH CRAZY Lenore Skenazy
A recent New York Times’ description of LaGuardia Airport bore a certain resemblance to the End Times. As Patrick McGeehan reported on one particularly terrible day last month: “[S]ome harried travelers abandoned cars and navigated the clogged Grand Central Parkway—the main highway serving LaGuardia—on foot with suitcases in tow. Such traffic debacles have become so common that seasoned fliers and travel bloggers have recommended avoiding LaGuardia altogether, perhaps for years to come.” This called to mind the evening I’d flown home earlier in the summer to find a line of perhaps 200 to 300 people waiting for a taxi. I whipped out my phone and videotaped it the way you’d video a funnel cloud or mud slide. And those were people who weren’t going to miss a plane! Anyone trying to depart has been advised by the Transportation Security Administration to arrive at LaGuardia a minimum of two to 2 1/2 hours before takeoff. So, last week, I did. For a 1 p.m. fight on American Airlines, I got to the airport at 10:30 a.m. via the amazingly efficient bus from the 74th Street/Roosevelt Avenue station. To my shock, everything seemed efficient when I arrived, too. The check-in lines were vanishingly short, the lady at the bookstore was delightfully chatty, and the security line was pleasantly swift and gropingfree. I felt I could almost hold onto a bottle of water; it was
Annie’s Pretzel to be gnawed. Okay, the parking is impossible, and “There is clearly not enough room to drop people off,” said Marie DeParis, a TV marketing executive on her way to Florida. “But once you walk inside and get past security, it’s beautiful!” The travelers I spoke to from Ghana, Ukraine and even New Jersey marveled at the futuristic décor, including a restaurant so sleek one man wasn’t sure how to order. “I kept trying to signal a waiter,” he said, “until someone explained, ‘No, you order using the iPad.’” Bo Miller, a 42-year-old veteran from Charlotte, North Carolina, said he found the prices futuristic, too. “I just had a burger and the smallest ginger ale I ever had, for $21.” But, he added, the burger was good. Miller was here to pick up his service dog, Ringo, and they looked like they’d already bonded. “He can smell when I’m having a nightmare,” he said. After two tours of service in Afghanistan and two in Iraq, these happen frequently enough that he is grateful for his new buddy. The two of them radiated hope in a terminal that, for the most part, radiated the same. Yes, there will be years of construction along with untold parking woes. There may still be those days, like the one a traveler named Will recalled from his most recent LaGuardia trip; “We were 44th in line for takeoff.” But for those of us traumatized by the old LaGuardia, the Airport of Despair, the new terminal hints of brighter days to come. After some delays. CONTACT: lskenazy@yahoo.com
Sabrina Kucevik, creator of 914 Insider, a service that will allow patrons to follow local businesses and their promotions. Contributed photo
We live in a world of bombardment. Anytime we open a newspaper—yes some of us still do that—a flock of circulars fly out before we even turn a page. Similarly, our online inbox is often flooded with offers from stores we have no interest in shopping at. Sabrina Kucevik knows all too well about this problem, and is trying to correct it. The Bronxville-based entrepreneur will launch 914 Insider on Sept. 30, which will cut through the fat if you will. The service will allow users to follow stores and their respective deals with a simple click and specialized eblast. It will be a new platform that brings free advertising to all Westchester small businesses. “I started this because I encountered the problem of not being able to find local small businesses for soccer gear for my son,” explains the Bronx native. “When I Googled the gear,
ly making it easier for customers to find specifically what they want. They can literally type in the keyword they’re interested in, and only receive emails from those particular businesses. There’s no overload in the inbox,” she said. With an emphasis on “momand-pop” shops, which she notes often can’t compete with larger chains, Kucevik, who is a former employee at a small business, said the directory will be free for local businesses who will be able to target their customers by creating their own pages, which includes areas to upload their latest deals. “Advertising today is difficult for small businesses. Many cannot afford to list everywhere and many stick to advertising in their local cities, repeating the same ads to the same customer base,” she explained. “Businesses will be able to target specifically those cliental they want.” And best of all, she notes. It’s free for all. “We’ve need to support our local businesses, and stay connected,” Kucevik said. (Submitted)
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Are you ready for some football? LIVE MIKE Mike Smith
Baseball might still be America’s pastime, but I think it’s getting increasingly hard to deny one simple fact: Football is America’s sport. The NFL kicked off the 2016 season in earnest on Sept. 11, as the league aired its first slate of Sunday games, prompting football fans all across the nation to embark on the annual tradition of surrendering one day a week to the gridiron gods for the next four months. Autumn is a glorious time, indeed. Last Sunday, I spent the 1 p.m. games hunkered down at Mickey Spillane’s in Eastchester, and honestly, I was amazed at what I saw. Oftentimes, when local teams have “big” games—playoff contests most notably—you’ll see supporters of that club come to-
gether in public to share the experience of victory or defeat. But on Sunday, I wasn’t simply surrounded by Jets fans hoping for a few short hours of joy before Nick Folk’s inability to convert on routine kicks sent them home in foul moods; there were fans of all stripes gathered around the bar, tuned into their team’s openers hoping to bask in the glow of another NFL season. I’m not kidding; just about every team was represented. There were entire families decked out in Packers’ green huddled around a widescreen offering the Green Bay game, screaming with delight each time Aaron Rodgers dropped back to pass. There were Bills fans, who, free from the social constraints of attending a tailgate at Ralph Wilson Stadium, managed to avoid hurling their bodies through any flaming tables; there were Raider fans, clad in vintage Jack Tatum and Kenny Stabler jerseys, creating a Westchester version of Oakland’s “Black Hole” in
the back corner of the bar. Heck, I think I even saw someone rooting for the Browns. And that’s the amazing thing about football. What other American sport can get that many fans of different—often rival—teams in one place, breaking bread and sharing a drink or two? Look, I love Major League Baseball. If I could only watch one sport for the rest of my life, I’d choose baseball in a heartbeat. But it’s undeniable how pervasive the NFL has become in our culture. Perhaps because of the schedule, the NFL isn’t followed like other sports. It’s one game a week for 16 weeks. It doesn’t require the same massive, everyday commitment that following other sports does. Each regular season game is an event, and if there’s one thing Americans like, it’s events. These next few weeks, baseball teams will be finishing out their regular seasons, vying for
Green Bay Packers fans huddle around a television at Mickey Spillane’s in Eastchester on Sept. 11. For sports fans in America, the first week of the NFL season is always appointment viewing. Photo/Mike Smith
playoff berths, and you’d better believe that with my Red Sox in the mix, I’m going to be tuned into just about every single game
until they finally clinch. Unless, of course, they’re playing on a Sunday. If that’s the case, I’m going to have to take a
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Game Notes: • Rye amassed 536 yards of total offense en route to a one-sided victory • Garnet QB TJ Lavelle threw for 287 yards and three scores • With the win, Rye evened the all-time record between the two squads for the first time since 1974 Rye’s Brett Egan, No. 81, and Harrison’s Robert Donohue, No. 65, pose with the Christopher Daniel Mello Memorial Trophy prior to Saturday’s game between the two rival schools. The award is given out each year to two seniors in the memory of the former Rye player who was killed on Sept. 11, 2001.
By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor On Saturday, Sept. 10, the Huskies and the Garnets took the field at John Nugent Stadium for the 87th installment of the most storied football rivalry in Section I. When the dust had settled, it was Rye who proved victorious, drubbing Harrison 42-12 to come away with an important win and tying the overall record between the two clubs for the first time since 1974. Tallying 536 yards of total offense, the Garnets stunned the Huskies, and perhaps even surprised themselves with a terrific performance in the milestone game. The Garnets have won 14 of the last 15 meetings between the two teams, but have rarely looked as dominant as they did in their bid to even the overall series at 42-42-3. “We always expect to come out strong, but I don’t think we expected to come out like that,” Rye quarterback TJ Lavelle said. “But all week, our coaches broke it down, we knew what we had to do, and we executed.” Lavelle and the Garnets took some time to get going, but started to gel on their third possession, as the senior quarterback hit Mat Bruno for a 74yard touchdown pass midway through the first quarter to stake Rye to a 7-0 lead. Rye would head into halftime with a 21-0 cushion and extended their lead to 35-0 before both teams began to rest their starters. “Definitely we had some first
Rye quarterback TJ Lavelle looks for a receiver on Sept. 10. Lavelle finished with 287 yards and three touchdowns in the decisive victory.
Matt Rossi tries to shed a tackle on Sept. 10. Photos/Mike Smith
drive jitters, but once you get down to it, it’s just football,” said Lavelle, who finished with 287 passing yards and three touchdowns. “It’s a big task,
taking on Harrison, but we just settled in.” Brett Egan and Will Hynson also caught touchdowns from Lavelle, and the ground game
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starter Jamie Chabot in the second quarter. Harrison’s offense was led by running back Brett Silber, who finished with 88 yards and two touchdowns on the day, while Thomas Gresham rushed for 73 yards, the bulk of which came on a 65-yard scamper in the first half. “When Jamie went down, that was tough, but we knew that with Will and Billy Chabot, we had guys who can fill in,” Lavelle said. “It’s really great having that wealth of skilled players and it’s awesome that everyone can contribute.” At 0-2 on the year, the Huskies will look to put 1 in the win column when they host Beacon on Sept. 16. Beacon lost to Rye in Week 1, but scored its first win of the season on Saturday with a 20-9 victory over Peekskill. Undefeated Rye will head up north for a showdown with Our Lady of Lourdes in a rematch of last year’s Class A title game on Friday night. According to Lavelle, the Garnets took the weekend to let the win over Harrison sink in, but it will be back to business in practice this week. “This win wasn’t just for us, it was for everyone who came before us,” he said. “Right now, we just have a lot of confidence, and a lot of that comes down to the coaching staff and their ability to get us ready to do our jobs.” CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com
Rye tacklers converge on Harrison quarterback Michael Cherico.
Will Hynson bats away a pass intended for Brian Newsome on Sept. 10. Photos/Mike Smith
Brett Egan hauls in a catch against Harrison on Sept. 10. Egan scored a touchdown in the Garnets’ 42-12 win over the Huskies.
Harrison’s Austin Evans bulls through the line against Rye.
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