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Landmarks yanks proposal; city officials debate fairness By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer The city Landmarks Advisory Committee has pulled its proposal to relocate one of Rye’s Benjamin Franklin mile markers, causing a stir amongst some of members of the City Council. The committee rescinded the long-discussed plan after several local organizations publicly opposed it, and now one member of the City Council is blaming the “nature of representative government” for getting in the way of what she said was supposed to be a fair process.
“I think the way everything was handled is unfortunate,” said Councilwoman Emily Hurd, a Democrat and liaison to the landmarks committee. She added that council members and local organizations that opposed the proposal were given the opportunity to speak about the idea at meetings when representatives from the landmarks committee were not in attendance. On one occasion, the City Council allowed public input on the landmarks committee’s proposal when the public hearing had been canceled and rescheduled for another date.
On Dec. 21, 2016, Sheri Jordan of the Rye Historical Society opposed the proposal to relocate and restore one of the city’s milestones during the meeting’s segment on matters for Council consideration. That opposition was further echoed by Suzanne Clary, the president of the Jay Heritage Center, who questioned whether or not the milestone was originally located on Old Post Road near the Osborn retirement community property. The mile marker, known as the 25th, which is currently embedded in a stone wall running
GOP chairman opposes immigration proposal
along Boston Post Road, was proposed to be relocated to that position as it was believed to be the mile marker’s original. Trump’s presidency, according By FRANCO FINO The Jay Heritage Center is the to the federal department’s most Staff Writer location of another one of the recent report. city’s three mile markers, locally The city of Rye’s proposed Tagger-Epstein’s immigraknown as the 24th. ordinance establishing a policy tion proposal intends to encourThe historical mile markers on immigration enforcement has age nondiscriminatory practices were first established to create drawn opposition from the city’s within the Police Department postal rates. In 1763, Benjamin Republican leadership, despite by prohibiting city police from Franklin, who was the deputy support from the city’s public questioning and interrogating postmaster general at the time, safety commissioner. individuals on the basis of one’s constructed 230 milestones with5,a general consensus suspected immigration status. It | Vol. April 14, at2017Even Number 15 | www.harrisonreview.com 1-mile intervals for regulat- on the City Council to have an also aims to reassure all immiing postal rates and aiding mail immigration policy, further dis- grants in the community that it’s cussion on the proposal, which safe to call emergency services. LANDMARKS continued on page 9 was put forward by Council“The whole thing is superfluwoman Danielle Tagger-Epstein, ous and I’m not convinced this a Democrat and chairwoman of will even impact our residents,” the city Human Rights Commis- said Piscionere, who explained sion, has been adjourned until that the language of the law May 1 as a result of question- would instead protect people ing from Rye City Republican with criminal records. He said Chairman Tony Piscionere. that while there aren’t many imPiscionere told the Review migrants in Rye, the language of that he opposes several areas of the proposal would prevent pothe proposal which aims to pre- lice questioning of individuals vent Rye police from question- who are suspected to be undocuApril 14, 2017 Vol.arresting 5, Number 15 | on www.eastchesterreview.com ing| and individuals mented immigrants. the basis of their citizenship staPiscionere told the Review tus. “Nobody’s in favor of racial- that he’s also not in favor of the ly profiling, but I’m concerned provision that prohibits the Pothat our City Council wants to lice Department from incarcersend a message, not only to our ating individuals with an ICE police, but to Rye residents that detainer request in their name, we shouldn’t honor what the fed- among a number of others items eral government wants,” he said. in the proposal. It comes as a response to an However, that provision initiative that was launched in would prevent the city’s police January by President Donald force from abridging the Fourth Trump, a Republican, to de- Amendment, said Rye City Pubport undocumented immigrants lic Safety Commissioner Michael nationwide. Corcoran. The Fourth AmendAs many as 17,000 people ment protects people from arbiwere deported by U.S. Immigra- trary arrests and unreasonable April 14, 2017 | Vol. 5, Number 15 | www.mamaroneckreview.com tion and Customs Enforcement, ICE, after the first full month of PROPOSAL continued on page 8
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Democratic caucus pushes paid sick leave bill
The Westchester County Democratic caucus will push a bill granting paid sick leave to more than 100,000 county workers, both public and private sector, to committee, but the bill faces opposition from some Republican lawmakers and businesses. Photo courtesy Westchester Democratic Caucus
By JAMES PERO Staff Writer A bill introduced to the Westchester County Board of Legislators earlier this month will seek to extend county-mandated paid sick leave to more than 100,000 Westchester county workers. According to a statement from the Board of Legislator’s Democratic caucus, the potential sick leave rules—which will now be discussed in a series of committee meetings—would apply to workers in both the public and private sectors, and would cover physical and mental ailments. Majority Leader Catherine Borgia, an Ossining Democrat and the primary sponsor of the bill, hopes that extending paid sick leave to those uncovered workers will benefit the workforce as well as the members of the public they come in contact with. “When public workers’ sickness is not contained, it can become problematic as a public health issue,” Borgia said, adding that many of such workers are forced to go to work while ill. “Everybody gets sick. It’s a human condition and you can’t stop that.” Among the fields of chief concern, according to Borgia, are restaurant workers, home health care aids, and bus drivers, all of which come in close
contact with the general public, and may increase the chance of spreading illnesses while sick. Currently, 54 percent of service industry workers and 47 percent of transportation workers are not afforded paid sick leave from their employers, according to the county’s Democratic caucus. Overall, 37 percent of Westchester County workers in both the public and private sectors currently lack any paid sick leave. While the Democratic caucus has thrown its full support behind the bill, Republican lawmakers and some county business owners have expressed concern over the financial impact the bill could have on business. According to Dan Branda, a spokesman for Republican County Executive Rob Astorino, the administration will approach the proposal with caution. Reiterating a previous statement by Ned McCormack, communications director for the Astorino administration, Branda said, “Fundamentally, any proposal that raises the cost of doing business in the county— even if it’s well-intentioned—is a potential job killer, and must be reviewed accordingly.” Likewise, county Legislator Jim Maisano, a New Rochelle Republican, told the Review he thinks the law would only add
to the state’s overregulation of businesses. “If Westchester does this, it puts our businesses at a strategic disadvantage,” he said. “If we introduce too many regulations, businesses may decide to go to different counties.” Currently, there are seven states nationwide that mandate that workers receive a certain amount of annual paid sick leave time in addition to 40 municipalities across the country. A similar effort launched in 2014 saw the passage of New York City’s first-ever paid sick leave bill which affected both public and private sectors. As currently proposed in New York City, workers covered under the bill would earn one hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked; any employer with less than five employees would be partially exempt, being required to provide unpaid sick leave only. The county bill will now go through three different committees—legislation, budget, and labors, parks and planning— where it will be deliberated on by county lawmakers. Borgia said she hopes the bill will make its way out of committee for a vote by the full 17-member Board of Legislators this summer. CONTACT: james@hometwn.com
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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.
What is Sugar and How Does It Affect Your Health? On Thursday, April 20 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Meeting Room. Certified health coach Eileen Iorio will discuss both toxic and healthy sugar, how to identify hidden sugar, the epidemics of diabetes and obesity, its connection to ADHD, and a healthful dietary approach. Presented by The Holistic Moms Network, a nonprofit organization connecting parents who are interested in
On Friday, April 21 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Meeting Room. For grades 3–5. Gadgets Science Fun Club offers children a chance to engage in hands-on, inquiry-based experiments. In this onehour science workshop, participants will focus on a different STEM or STEAM activity each month with handouts to follow up at home. Through this program, children will begin to see that science, technology engineering, math, and the arts can be fun. The Theme for April is “Has Spring Sprung?” Pre-registration is required online. Visit ryelibray. org, go to “Programs & Events,” “Kids,” the event date, and then “Register.”
Mock ACT On Saturday, April 29 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. in the Meeting Room. Take a full-length practice ACT 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. Space is limited, so register at applerouth.com/signup. Call 371-8000 for more information. Test-takers should bring water, a snack, pencils and a calculator.
Rye Recreation Summer camp information Summer camps in Rye will run from Tuesday,
June 27 to Friday, Aug. 4. Registration is online only. Kiddy Camp registration is ongoing; call 967-2535 for availability. Lower and Upper camps and Camp 78 registration is ongoing. Kiddy Camp is specifically for children ages 3 to 5 (must be 3 by April 30, 2017, or 5 but not entering kindergarten). The camp is a six-week, half-day, classroom-based program. Every day, the children will participate in free play, story time, songs, outdoor play, art, sports, and much more. Special events and entertainment are held weekly to enhance the program. Lower Camp offers an active, supervised camp program for children enrolled in grades K–2 as of September 2017. Camp groups are co-ed by grade. Sports, group games, arts and crafts, scavenger hunts, field trips and special theme days are just part of the fun planned for these campers. Upper Camp is specifically for children enrolled in grades 3–6 as of September 2017. Campers are grouped by gender and grade. This program gives campers the opportunity to participate in a variety of trips and programs, including sports, games, arts and crafts, indoor rec, a variety of special events and themed days. Camp 78 is for children entering seventh and eighth grade, and combines the best of sports, activities and cool trips. Have fun with old friends and make new ones while participating. Camp 78 starts on Monday, June 26. For specific camp information, fees, applications and other forms, visit ryeny.gov/recreation.cfm.
Rye Arts Center The Rye Arts Center is located at 51 Milton Road in Rye. For more information or to register for a program, call 967-0700 or visit ryeartscenter.org.
Spring classes Spring art classes will begin Monday, April 17. Explore an array of classes spanning painting and ceramics, robotics and computer coding, and private and group music lessons. The Rye Arts Center’s award-winning program offers enriching and enjoyable opportunities for people of all ages. Hone your skills, feed your hobbies, and fill your schedules with fun and creativity.
Jay Heritage Center Daffodil Cocktail Party On Thursday, April 20 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Little Garden Club of Rye and Jay Heritage Center invite you to a Daffodil Party to benefit the Jay Meadow. Wear spring attire and attend a special private viewing of all the Little Garden Club Daffodil Show winners while sipping the best of New York vineyards, courtesy of Cai Palmer and Bruno Peixoto at Wine at Five. Munch on tasty hors d’oeuvres and help raise funds to plant drifts of historic cultivars of daffodils in the Jay Meadow and Gardens. Help the center plant hundreds of Actaea, Rip van Winkle and King Alfred bulbs. Tickets: $25, $75 and $125—the more you donate, the more the center can plant. The Jay Heritage Center is located at 210 Boston Post Road in Rye. For more information, email jayheritagecenter@gmail.com, call 698-3275, or visit jayheritagecenter.org.
Wainwright House The Wainwright House is located at 260 Stuyvesant Ave. in Rye. For more information, call 967-6080 or visit wainwright.org.
Stop Nagging: How to Transform Your Child to Love Reading On Tuesday, April 25 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Join Dr. Colleen Carroll and discover how to get your child interested in reading. After what parents learn in just one session of this transformative method, 90 percent of parents report that they notice their child has increased confidence, made quick academic improvements and enjoyed social benefits within 30 days. Registration is required and will close on Thursday, April 20. To register and for more information, visit wainwright.org or call 967-6080.
Rotary Club of Rye Annual Crazy Legs Fundraiser The Rotary Club of Rye presents the second annual Crazy Legs Fundraiser supporting the scholarship fund and community grants program on Wednesday, April 26 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Whitby Castle, located at 330 Boston Post Road in Rye. Join neighbors and friends to help raise funds for the high school senior scholarship and community grants programs. This fun evening includes a buffet reception, unlimited beer, wine and soda, and the highlight—judging The Crazy Legs Contest as gentlemen contestants walk the walk and vie for the title of Best Legs and Best Costume. For event tickets and information about becoming a contestant, visit ryerotary.org or contact Pam Dwyer at 967-1679 or Angela Sculti at 671-1764.
Westchester County news Green Initiatives for Small Business State Assemblyman David Buchwald’s spring 2017 Small Business Forum will be held on Tuesday, April 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at White Plains City Hall, 225 Main St. in White Plains. The forum will provide the latest information on green initiatives for small-business owners. Presenters from Energize NY, NYSERDA and the Business Council of Westchester bring expertise on navigating new programs and opportunities. A Q&A panel discussion follows. RSVP by calling 244-4450 or visit bit.ly/GreenSmallBusiness. Deadline for our What’s Going On section is every Thursday at noon. Though space is not guaranteed, we will do our best to accommodate your listing. Please send all items to news@hometwn.com.
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Rye YMCA makes cards for hospitalized kids More than 45 children, teens, adults and seniors created 175 cards for the organization Cards for Hospitalized Kids at a Rye YMCA Togetherhood project held on March 19. Togetherhood engages YMCA members and community residents in community service projects that have benefited a range of organizations,
including Don Bosco Community Center, Bread of Life, The Sharing Shelf and Rye Nature Center. Togetherhood staff advisor Denise Woodin had heard about Cards for Hospitalized Kids through another YMCA and brought it to the attention of her committee. The organization works with a network of hospitals nation-wide to bring cheer-
Rye YMCA members take a break during the Y’s Togetherhood Project for Cards for Hospitalized Kids. Contributed photos
ful homemade cards to children who are facing serious illness. Danielle Russo, a teacher at Osborn School, liked the project so much that she shared it with a colleague. Their first-grade classes created an additional 46 cards, which Russo dropped off at the YMCA on the day of the event. Rye resident Kelly Bourassa chairs the Togetherhood Committee and also coordinated the cards project. She remarked, “This project provided a great opportunity for community members of all ages to come together for a wonderful cause. While making the cards, children and adults were able express their creativity while enjoying quality time with each other. This project was a perfect fit for Togetherhood, as we’re always looking for ways to engage volunteers in fun, meaningful community service.” For more information about Togetherhood, contact Denise Woodin at denise@ryeymca.org or 967-6363 ext. 101. (Submitted)
There were more than 45 participants who created 175 cards for the project.
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Guernica Magazine will have a second location on the SUNY Purchase College campus in the Humanities Building. File photo
By TAYLOR BROWN General Assignment reporter One area college is working to better equip its students with real-world journalism experience by partnering with Guernica Magazine. This collaboration will allow for students of SUNY Purchase College to have access to internships and fellowships with Guernica Magazine, a nonprofit online publication that began in 2004 which covers topics including arts, politics, fiction and poetry. The magazine, which is currently stationed in New York City, will be setting up a second home on campus in the college’s Humanities Building in the fall 2017 semester. The partnership came about after Ravi Rajan, the dean of School of the Arts for SUNY Purchase, reached out to Guernica Magazine with interest in collaborating. According to Betsy Aldredge, media relations specialist at SUNY Purchase, Rajan was looking for a new way that students would be able to get interdisciplinary experience and is also a big fan of the magazine. Katherine Rowland, publisher and director of Guernica Magazine, said that the magazine had started brainstorming with Rajan about a year ago to see how the two could work together. After further discussion with the publisher, the partnership was born. “We [will] sort of mutually help one another in creating more robust, interesting, innovative multimedia projects,” Rowland said. This type of collaboration is a first for both Guernica Magazine and SUNY Purchase. The partnership will work to help give experience to budding journalists, and offer opportuni-
ties to students interested in video editing, graphic design and marketing. Under SUNY Purchase’s School of Humanities, they offer majors in journalism, creative writing, and media, society and the arts. Aldredge said that this type of program will help students who may otherwise need to go into New York City to complete an internship. Now, that opportunity will be right on campus. The program will be available to undergraduate and graduate students at SUNY Purchase who will have the opportunity to participate in internships
and fellowships. “Every fellow and intern we bring on will be paired with a member of the editorial staff,” Rowland said. As of now, Guernica Magazine has five senior nonfiction editors, two over-arching editors-in-chief, a fiction editor, a poetry editor and a multimedia editor. The first editorial project that Guernica and SUNY Purchase will collaborate on is “Dispatches from the Frontlines of Climate Change,” an editorial piece focusing on global warming. Rowland explained that this project is something the magazine has been in development with another science-based nonprofit organization. “We are going to be pairing writers with what we consider to be the most pressing climates issues of the day,” Rowland said. The project in its entirety will include 10 individual written pieces over the course of a year. Aldredge said that students will be able to approach this topic
from different angles, and has the potential to include students from non-journalism majors including environmental studies majors. Aldredge explained that the partnership is mutually beneficial, as the magazine, which currently accepts submissions and commissioned work, will now have access to students who can help create more content while also providing students with experience in the field of media. Partnering with Guernica is part of a bigger initiative at Purchase College to help students gain more writing experience beyond textbooks. SUNY Purchase also offers the Purchase Community Reporting Initiative, which is part of a class called Community Reporting, taught by Brian Kates, a visiting assistant professor of journalism. Kates is a former investigative reporter, editor, writer and columnist for the New York Daily News, and winner of a Pulitzer Prize while he was its deputy editorial page editor in 1999. His course, which kicked off in the spring 2016 semester, enables students to get real-life experience working with professional newspapers and magazines in the surrounding areas of Westchester County. The class is set up in way
Guernica Magazine publishes a variety of fiction and non-fiction work. Photo courtesy Guernicamag.com
where students can collaborate with the professor on their pitches or are given ideas for stories from publications. From there, the students write their articles, submit them to Kates, and receive feedback and edits and as he sees necessary. The work is then submitted and students receive feedback and edits from the publication to improve their articles before being published. “It seemed to me that if we could get students to write for real publications, with real deadlines, real stories, not merely exercises, the actual thing, that that would be the most beneficial thing they could have,” Kates told the Review. The class, which meets twice a week, currently has six students enrolled. It is a regular four-credit course, and to be able to take it students must first have taken an advanced journalism course. While there is no requirement for the amount of articles they need published, each student so far has had two professionally published articles. “The more opportunities that students have to write and get published, I think that’s a good thing,” Kates said. CONTACT: taylor@hometwn.com
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Although there is a general consensus among Rye City Council members to have a policy on immigration, the city’s Republican Party chairman is opposed to the recent proposal from Democratic Councilwoman Danielle Tagger-Epstein to establish one. Photo courtesy U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
search and seizures, and sets a policy on search warrants. “Obviously this policy is a work in progress, but we don’t want to go down the path of holding an individual in a cell without having probable cause and a [judicial] warrant,” said Corcoran, who added that it would also be problematic to inquire about immigration status to those seeking to help the department by reporting crimes. The policy aims to prohibit city police from inquiring about a person’s immigration status for crime victims and witnesses. If passed, however, it would grant the Police Department the ability to question immigration status and respond to detainer requests from ICE for individuals charged with felonies or drunk driving charges. Corcoran, who oversees operations for both the city’s police and fire departments, said the proposal was written incorporating
guidelines that were established by New Jersey’s attorney general in 2007. Corcoran was hired away from West Orange County Police Department in New Jersey at the beginning of 2016. The public safety commissioner was involved in helping draft the proposal, along with Tagger-Epstein, City Attorney Kristen Wilson, and members of the city Human Rights Commission. As of press time, there are several other municipalities in Westchester County that already implement a policy on immigration or are seeking to enforce one. The village of Irvington passed a law that prevents local police from cooperating with federal immigration authorities in March. The Westchester County Legislature’s Democratic caucus recently introduced the Immigration Protection Act, which also aims to prevent the county’s law
enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration authorities for the sole purpose of enforcing federal immigration laws. That proposal is pending approval from the committees on Budget and Appropriations, Legislation, and Public Safety and Social Services. Additionally, the towns of North Salem and Bedford have vowed not to enforce federal immigration laws. “This resolution is about our values and expression of how we balance caring for the vulnerable with assuring public safety,” Tagger-Epstein said. “We may not be quite there, but we are close to having a strong resolution that speaks to these needs.” Rye City Mayor Joe Sack, a Republican who questioned the proposal during the most recent City Council meeting, declined to comment on the matter. CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com
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The Rye Neck Union Free School District superintendent presented a proposed budget that would add new instructional staff positions while decreasing overall spending. With a $233,985 decrease in spending, the school district’s preliminary budget for the 20172018 school year will still allocate money to add 6.1 full-time positions and also preserve a number of current programs, including full-time kindergarten and the district’s arts, music and athletic programs. Throughout the district, there would be 2.7 additional full-time teaching positions and 3.4 teaching assistant positions added. Additionally, the $40.1 million proposed budget will fund an expansion of the district’s STEAM program, which incorporates a mix of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics concepts into one lesson. In drafting the 2017-2018 budget proposal, the school administration has added the fulltime positions as a way to keep up with the growing enrollment rate within several of its schools. The enrollment rate for the upcoming school year is projected to increase by 0.31 percent, which is not at all a problem, according to Superintendent of Schools Dr. Barbara Ferraro. “That’s always on our minds when coming up with the
budget, so we’re prepared,” she said, adding that the enrollment rate has increased by 4 percent in just the last two years. Ferraro told the Review that while unexpected changes in enrollment can happen at any time, the additional staffing allocated in the proposed budget will prepare the school district if any sudden increase occurs. With roughly 1,637 students expected to be enrolled for the upcoming school year, that’s just five more than last year. The 2017-2018 budget also comes with added significance, as the district will remain under the state-mandated tax cap of 1.26 percent for the sixth year in a row with approximately $1.1 million in exclusions. The estimated tax levy will increase by 0.72 percent. The estimated property tax rate increase for property owners living in the town of Rye is 0.35 percent; it’s 4.74 percent for those in the city of Rye. The tax levy is the total amount of property taxes raised annually by the district. As a result of spending for several renovations and capital projects, the school district currently has approximately $13 million in outstanding debt. In 2014, voters passed a $7.1 million capital bond and a $1.47 million districtwide security bond. Ferraro said there aren’t any plans for capital improvements for this upcoming year as of yet.
At a glance The school district’s 2017-2018 proposed budget will add 6.1 new instructional staff positions The preliminary budget calls for a $233,985 decrease in spending The estimated tax rate increase is 0.35 percent for the town of Rye, 4.74 percent for the city of Rye However, she said the school district is expecting to introduce a bond for improvements later this year. Last October, voters rejected a $35.5 million proposal for districtwide repairs put forth by the former superintendent of the school district, Dr. Peter Mustich. Ferraro took over the post in January after Mustich retired. The budget is expected to be voted on for adoption by the Rye Neck Board of Education on April 19. The adopted budget will then be voted on by the public on May 16. Since the budget is proposed under the tax cap, it would require only a simple majority of voter approval to pass. CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com
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The city Landmarks Advisory Committee rescinded its proposal to restore and relocate Rye’s 25th mile marker after losing support from the City Council and encountering opposition from multiple local organizations. As a result, some council members are feuding over the treatment of the committee. File photo
delivery between New York City and Boston. However, after an alteration in the route between the two cities in the early 1800s to make the traverse shorter, the Westchester Turnpike Authority placed a second set of milestones along the road. That set of milestones, which includes the 24th, 25th and 26th, were repositioned again along the current Boston Post Road by former Rye Mayor John Motley Morehead almost 100 years ago in an effort to preserve them. According to Maurio Sax, a member of the landmarks committee, although the plan gained support early on from mem-
bers of the City Council—A.M. Art Conservation Company in Scarsdale had been commissioned to undertake the assignment for $14,600—the committee ultimately decided to pull the proposal after it lost support from the city’s mayor. The proposal was officially introduced last October. Rye City Mayor Joe Sack, a Republican who opposed the plan, said he believes the proposal was an “ill-advised idea” from the get-go. Sack also said the notion that the landmarks committee was treated unfairly is an “unseemly” way of playing politics. “I find it unfortunate that a
council member after the fact is keeping this issue alive by kicking up dust that is unnecessary and detrimental to moving forward,” he told the Review. “When there are two different perspectives, just because yours is not the one that is adopted, does not mean you were treated unfairly.” Despite frustration from two opposing sides, Hurd told the Review she hopes there’s a way to figure out a solution where everyone wins. As of press time, there is no other plan on the table regarding the milestone. CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com
Calling all Board of Education candidates Any Rye resident interested in being a candidate for election to the Rye City School District Board of Education may pick up a candidate’s packet at the district’s central administration offices at 411 Theodore Fremd Ave., Suite 100 S, on school days between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Eligible school board candidates must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, a qualified voter in the school district, and able to read and write. They must be residents of their dis-
tricts continuously for one year before the election on May 16. They cannot be employed by the board on which they will serve or live in the same household with a family member who is also a member of the same school board. A nomination to candidacy must be made by the submission of petitions which include the names of 100 qualified voters in the Rye City School District. Petitions must be submitted no later than April 26 at 5 p.m. Blank petitions are included in
candidate packets. On the seven-member board, there are two seats up for election this year. The two Board of Education members whose terms conclude June 30 are eligible to run for re-election. The two candidates who receive the greatest number of votes will be elected to office. The term of office is for three years and begins July 1. Questions may be directed to Elaine Cuglietto, district clerk, at 967-6100 ext. 6278. (Submitted)
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LEGAL NOTICES CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT OF RYE, NEW YORK RECOMMENDATION: BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION PROCEDURES-REVISED The proposed resolution relative to the 2017 Budget Vote and Election Procedures reads as follows: WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2604 of the Education Law, as amended, the City School District of Rye, New York was declared to be a single school election district by resolution of the Board of Education of said district adopted on March 21, 1952, and as provided by said Section 2604 the School Election District thus formed will continue in existence until modified by resolution of the Board of Education; and WHEREAS, other provisions for conducting the Annual School Election for the City School District of Rye, New York in May, 2017 should be the subject of further resolutions of the Board of Education; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That, as provided by Section 2602 of the Education Law, as amended, the Annual School Budget Vote and Election, for the City School District of Rye, New York, be held on May 16, 2017 and the polls shall be open from 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.; and be it further RESOLVED: That the District Clerk of the City School District of Rye, New York, cause to be published in a newspaper of record the weeks of March 29, 2017, April 10, 2017, April 24, 2017 and May 8, 2017 a notice of the Annual School Budget Vote and Election to be held on May 16, 2017 in accordance with the requirements of Section 2605 of the Education Law, as amended, which shall state the day of the budget vote and election, the hours, and that an accurate description of the boundaries of the school election district comprising said City School District of Rye, New York is on file and may be inspected in the office of the Board of Education, 411 Theodore Fremd Avenue, Rye, New York, and the Rye Middle School where the election is to be held; and which shall include a Notice Of Registration and that such notice shall state that at a place and hour designated above for that purpose the Board of Registration shall meet to prepare the school election register, and that any person who did not register for said preceding general election or register thereafter, may, in order to be entitled to vote, present himself personally for registration on April 18, 2017 but no later than May 2, 2017; and which shall further state when the School Election District Register has been filed and the place at which it is on file and the hours during which it will be open for inspection on each school day up to May 16, 2017; and which shall include that all referenda to be petitioned for the ballot must be submitted, in the form and manner as required by Election Law, to the District Clerk of the City School District of Rye, New York, on behalf of the Board of Education of said District, no later than April 17, 2017; Recommendation: Election Procedure and be it further RESOLVED: That pursuant to Section 2607 of the Education Law, as amended, there be appointed at least two qualified voters per voting machine used residing in the school election district constituting the City School District of Rye, New York to act as Inspectors of Election in such School Election District, with compensation not to exceed the basic compensation paid at the preceding General Election per hour to each such inspector, and that the District Clerk be authorized and directed to arrange for the employment of such Inspectors of Election; and be it further RESOLVED: That the Board of Registration be and it hereby is directed to meet at the Administration Office, 411 Theodore Fremd Avenue, Suite 100S, Rye, NY on April 18, 2017 between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of adding registers for the City of Rye, New York, as prepared by the Board of Registration of said City for the November general election, as furnished by the Board of Elections, White Plains, New York, the names of such additional qualified voters who shall present themselves personally for registration for the Annual School Election to be held on May 16, 2017; and a) That said Board of Registration is directed to prepare for the City School District of Rye, New York Election District a register for said annual budget vote and election to be held May 16, 2017 which shall so far as is practicable be in the same form as registers of voters in an election district for a general election in a city or village having 5,000 inhabitants or more under the election law and shall be arranged alphabetically by the first letter of the surname, with a statement of the place of residence by street and number; there shall be used as the basis of such City School Election District Register, copies of the registers of the City of Rye, New York for the November, 2016 general election, as supplied by the Board of Elections, which copies of the registers shall be placed in the custody of the Board of Education of the City School District, and to which copies of said Board shall add the names, addresses and such other data as required by law of all other qualified voters who may present themselves personally for registration as provided in this resolution; it being provided, however, that only those whose names do not appear on copies of the register for the aforementioned, November, 2016 general election registers, shall be required to personally present themselves for registration in order to qualify for voting at said May 16, 2017 City School District of Rye, New York election. b) That the school election district register, prepared as provided above, shall immediately upon completion and not later than May 3, 2017, be filed in the office of the District Clerk, and thereafter, on Mondays through Fridays until May 16, 2017, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., school holidays excepted, shall be open to inspection by any qualified voter of the school district; and upon the filing of such register; Recommendation: Election Procedures and c) That any person who is duly qualified to vote and who registered for said preceding general election and whose name was by mistake, error or neglect of the Board of Registration omitted from the school election district register, may at any time, either before or during election day, request the District Clerk to place the name of such voter on the school election district register and the District Clerk shall then proceed as provided in Subdivision 7 of Section 2606 of the Education Law, as amended; and d) That challenges of voters prior to the day of election shall be made and dealt with as provided in Subdivision 8 and 9 of Section 2606 of the Education Law; and e) That the District Clerk is directed to cause the school election district registers to be delivered on May 16, 2017, before the opening of the polls to the Inspectors of Election; and f) That no person shall be entitled to vote whose name does not appear upon said school election district register; and that all persons whose names appear upon the register prepared for such elections as residing in such school election district shall be permitted to vote in such election. and be it further RESOLVED: That the manner of making nominations of candidates for election as members of the Board of Education at the annual school budget vote and election to be held May 16, 2017 for the purpose of preparing ballots for voting machines be as follows: Nominations of candidates for election of two (2) members of the Board of Education of the City School District of Rye, New York for a term of three years beginning July 1, 2017 shall be made in accordance with Section 2608 of the Education Law, as amended, by Petition directed to the Board of Education and signed by at least 100 persons qualified to vote at school elections in said City School District of Rye, New York. Each such petition shall contain the name and residence of the candidate to be so nominated, who shall be a qualified voter of the City School District of Rye, New York, and who has been a resident of said school district for a period of at least one year immediately preceding the date of the budget vote/election. Each such petition shall be filed with the District Clerk of the City School District of Rye, New York on or before April 26, 2017 and shall be available for inspection at all reasonable hours. Recommendation: Election Procedures If a candidate, after a petition in his/her behalf shall have been duly filed with the District Clerk, and prior to May 16, 2017, shall decline to accept the nomination, die, remove from the District, accept a City office, or become otherwise disqualified for such City School District office, a further petition may be filed with the District Clerk, nominating another candidate in his place and stead, which petition shall in all respects comply with the above requirements for petitions except that it may be filed at any time up to and including May 9, 2017. Prior to the day of said election, sample ballots shall be available containing the budget resolution and the names of all candidates nominated as above provided, and arranged in the order as determined by the drawing by lot, as will appear on voting machines together with suitable instructions. Voting machines shall be used for the recording of votes at the annual school budget vote and election to be held May 16, 2017 in the City School District of Rye, New York and the form of ballot for said voting machines shall be prepared, with the position of candidates on the ballot to be determined by lot with suitable instructions relating to the number of candidates for which a voter is permitted to vote, etc.; voting for candidates who have not been nominated as above provided; and be it further RESOLVED: That the Board of Education of the School District of the City of Rye, under the authority given to it in Section 2613 of the Education Law of the State of New York (added by Chapter 219, Laws of 1978) elects to provide for absentee ballots for the election of candidates to the Board of Education in accordance with the provisions of Section 2018-a of the Education Law, and it be it further RESOLVED: That the Clerk of the School District is directed to have ballots printed and made available for use in the budget vote/election of Board Members; and be it further RESOLVED: That the District Clerk be and she hereby is authorized and directed to make all necessary arrangements for the conduct of the May 16, 2017 Annual School Budget Vote and Election in the City School District of Rye, New York. Elaine M. Cuglietto Rye City school District, District Clerk
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By ANDREW DAPOLITE Contributor In a display of solidarity between local emergency service departments and community members, emergency vehicles have been decked out with
Nicholas Merritt shows off a New Rochelle police autism awareness patch.
colored patches in support of autism awareness. The month of April is nationally recognized as Autism Awareness Month. The patches, customized to match each community’s emergency shields, include a multicolored puzzle design, which is the primary symbol for autism. The patch initiative spans agencies as far away as Texas and Florida, but it all started locally thanks to the efforts of Chris Greco, a New Rochelle police detective, and his wife Tracy. Their 10-year-old son Christopher has been diagnosed with autism and is non-verbal, meaning he cannot communicate with words. “In honor of my son, I started this challenge,” Greco said. “I got the approval from the police commissioner to place a magnetic patch over our existing car patches on our police cars, and then I thought it would be great if other agencies got involved.”
Autism, a mental condition present from early childhood, impairs a person’s ability to communicate and interact, which sometimes presents challenges for first responders arriving at the scene of an emergency. Greco said he hopes that the awareness campaign will help bring attention to not only the condition, but also prompt a review of training protocols related to the handling of children diagnosed with autism. In recent weeks, 90 different agencies have jumped on board in support, which culminated with an event held at William B. Ward Elementary School in New Rochelle on April 3. Ward was selected because it maintains a strong curriculum geared towards students with special needs and has been a strong supporter of the initiative. More than 20 different local agencies gathered at the school to kick off Autism Awareness Month. New Rochelle Police were joined by Eastchester police, Harrison police, the Mamaroneck Town Fire Department, and Larchmont police to name a few. Approximately 40 first responders met with children and handed out magnets, stickers and plastic fire
Emma Wert, a student at William B. Ward Elementary School proudly holds up her autism awareness patch.
From left, Franco Miele, principal of William B. Ward Elementary School, Chris Greco and his wife Tracy along with their two children, Christopher and Gabriella.
helmets and spoke with parents. “It was a great day to bring awareness to autism to the kids in the school district and to let all the families know that emergency services are in tune to their needs,” Greco said. While most emergency service departments already have some sort of training geared towards children with special needs, according to Greco, he hopes to bolster programs in the future. “At the end of the day we hope that the agencies will take a look internally to ensure that they have the proper procedures in place when handling calls of service involving special needs kids,” he said. “That’s what this was about.”
Joe Paprota, a Larchmont police officer, hands out patches to children.
From left, Lilian Sanchez, a New Rochelle police officer, Franco Miele, William B. Ward Elementary School principal, and Tom Raptis, a New Rochelle police officer.
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The Review, in collaboration with ArtsWestchester, offers a rundown of art-related events throughout Westchester County. You can find our Arts in the Area page each month.
A bluegrass take on Grateful Dead Popular multi-instrumentalist Keller Williams will take the stage at The Capitol Theatre on April 20 with his Grateful Grass project. The band gives an improvisational twist to the iconic songs of Grateful Dead in a style that is inspired by traditional bluegrass music. While the band has had a rotating lineup of impressive collaborators, such as The Keels and Keith Moseley, Williams has led the charge in producing revved-up, dance-worthy renditions of Grateful Dead tunes that die-hard fans can still sing along to. The night will open with opening band Love Canon, which gives the bluegrass treatment to ‘80s classics. Throughout the evening, the theatre will celebrate the start of spring with its “The Great Acorn Hunt” game—a play on the classic Easter egg hunt, during which audience members will win prizes, such as free tickets to upcoming Capitol Theatre concerts, for finding the hidden plastic acorns (a nod to the theatre’s squirrel mascot). For more information, visit thecapitoltheatre.com.
the Bronx staking their claim upon the world. Since then, it has evolved into a widely respected art form—works of art outside of the museum walls. This spring, ArtsWestchester will bring these works of art from the streets into its gallery. ArtsWestchester’s “From the Streets” exhibition follows the stylistic evolution of graffiti, from its genesis as a 1980s youth subculture in the Bronx to its rising prominence in the global art scene. Anchored by large-scale mural commissions by some of the best-known American urban artists, the exhibition’s murals, photographs, installations and works on canvas explore the evolution of this artistic movement and demonstrates the diverse range of talent amongst this “who’s who” of iconic street artists. Graffiti began in the 1970s as an expression of the experiences of urban youth but rose to prominence in the ‘80s, when competition between now-legendary artists urged one another on to greater innovations and pushed boundaries of cultural and artistic expression. Today, it is a recognized art form and is often seen as a welcome contribution to the economic development of communities. This spring, the artworks of more than 25 artists will move into a gallery setting, on view at ArtsWestchester from April 11 through July 15. “Putting this work in a gallery setting opens up the experience to a wider audience,” says Melissa McCaig-Welles, who co-curated the show with Marc Leader. “It also gives these works the recognition that they deserve, allowing a greater appreciation for this form of expression that changes communities and inspires so many of us.” Leader added, “Setting ‘From The Streets’ in a former bank-turned-art-gallery provides the perfect context for people to re-evaluate preconceived notions and explore the diverse facets that make up a global movement.” To accompany the exhibition, ArtsWestchester will present a series of gallery events, including documentary screenings and performances, which position the artwork within a broader cultural context. An opening reception will take place on April 8, as well as documentary screenings on April 27 and 29. For more information, visit artsw. org/fromthestreets. -Mary Alice Franklin
-Mary Alice Franklin
‘From the Streets’ to ArtsWestchester’s gallery Graffiti largely began with young vandals in
‘The Portal’ arranges meetings across the globe Communication is often the key to reconciling our differences and recognizing our similarities. It is what connects us, giving new perspectives on different people, cultures and ideas; but, when we
can’t truly be in the same space, look each other in the eyes and connect, it is more and more difficult to find common ground. That’s where Rye Arts Center is making a difference this spring. The center will be hosting “The Portal,” a room inside of a gold cube, which is equipped with immersive audiovisual technology. The installation allows its participants to enter the space and come face to face, in real time, with someone who is in a portal at another location. There are more than 20 participating locations, including Germany, Iraq, Mexico, Rwanda and—beginning in April—Westchester. Each anonymous meeting opens the door for cultural exchanges, from engaging in conversation to sharing a poem or a dance. The center will also work with schools and other organizations to increase the reach of the project. Rye Arts Center’s “portal” will be available from April through June. Before regular public hours launch toward the end of the month, participants can step into the installation at the opening reception for its “Making the Mark” exhibition on April 22. For more information on “The Portal,” visit ryeartscenter.org.
Hoffman used stop-motion Claymation to tell a candid story of a couple in an uncomfortable situation; Kervin Marseille incorporated Haitian culture into his surreal and poetic narrative; Reweina Tessema brought humor to a personal human experience from her youth; and Stefaniya Vey’s emotional personal experience was turned into visual storytelling through music. During their semester in the program, participating filmmakers have access to JBFC’s media lab, including filming equipment, editing software and mentoring opportunities. JBFC is taking applications for a new semester of the initiative. The deadline is July 1. For more information, visit burnsfilmcenter.org. -Mary Alice Franklin
-Mary Alice Franklin
Books take on a life of their own at Ossining Public Library New program at Jacob Burns Film Center nurtures young filmmakers Jacob Burns Film Center, JBFC, is arming the next generation of filmmakers with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in their industry. Its new Creative Culture initiative aims to fill a gap in support for post-college/pre-career filmmakers by creating a supportive network for these young innovators. The program accomplishes this not only through the introduction of equipment and resources, but also by helping these young visionaries to make connections, strengthen their storytelling skills and learn how to market their projects. Creative Culture Director Sean Weiner explains of the program: “It’s important that this isn’t a place that rips the rug out from under the maker after they finish the film. We will continue to explore ways to help give legs to the work developed here.” JBFC launched the short films of its seven inaugural filmmakers at an event last month, during which a wonderfully diverse array of films were shown: Alex Gonzalez brought audiences on a virtual reality journey through a mysterious landscape; Leah Galant documented a poignant and heartwarming friendship between two Holocaust survivors; Lucy Adams examined differing perspectives about internet addiction; Emily Ann
Artist Shiela Hale presents books as works of art—she alters them, builds them, and brings them to life in her new “Lost and Found” installation at the Ossining Public Library. The installation will include the artist’s ongoing “Volumes from a Black Library” project, a collection of books that have had their text shredded or replaced with bits of nature. This is in response to her anger at the way language is often used to “manipulate and deceive.” The artist disfigures the text so that it seems beautiful, but all of its meaning has been lost. In “The Scholar’s Desk,” pictured above, Hale reflects on the vast amount of knowledge contained in books that is often lost. The piece portrays a scene in which a scholar has been working at a desk piled with books. Audiences will see small book-like forms, information escaping from the book’s pages in an attempt to educate the world— by flying out onto the gallery walls like butterflies. The exhibition is on view through April 30. For more information, visit ossininglibrary.org. -Rocío De La Roca
These articles first appeared in the April 2017 issue of ArtsNews, ArtsWestchester’s monthly publication. ArtsNews is distributed throughout Westchester County. A digital copy of the full issue is also available at artsw.org/artsnews.
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SPORTS
Dressed for success But that doesn’t mean I can’t appreciate bold sartorial deciLIVE MIKE sions. Even the ones that may, Mike Smith in the moment, seem to be misguided. All in all, I’d consider myOn Monday afternoon, I covself a baseball purist. There are ered a high school game between several things that bother me New Rochelle and Mount Vernon, with today’s game, including and the difference in unis was the overreliance on complicated stark. On one hand, the Huguenewfangled metrics, players’ nots wore crisp home whites with seeming unwillingness to beat their trademark purple lettering. A defensive shifts by hitting the solid, conservative look, one that ball to the opposite field, and would have seemed as at home in most recently, the major league 1960 as it does today. decision to allow teams to issue The Knights, on the other a free pass to first without throw- hand, went a different route, and ing the ball. came clad in gold and maroon If there’s one area in which camouflage tops, a style that has I’m all for innovation, however, seemingly gained traction in reit’s in the uniform department. cent years. Now don’t get me wrong. I’m It was garish, sure, but there’s an old-school guy. As much as something endearing about it. I may hate the Yankees, I have And even if the camo design always respected the organiza- never becomes the look of the tion’s decision to forgo the al- future, it will almost certainly lure—and moneymaking possi- one day become an interesting bilities—of donning alternative relic of the time. uniforms in favor of sticking to Over the course of baseball’s their traditional and iconic duds. history, there has been no short-
age of uniform designs that have been derided at their inceptions. Some, such as the White Sox collared shirt and shorts look from 1976, rightfully earned their spot in the dustbins of the past. Others, however, can make a comeback. A few years later, the White Sox (again!) unveiled a new look, a tri-colored V-neck with “Sox” emblazoned across the front that seemed to belong distinctly in the 1980s. They retired the jerseys a few years later, but have recently gone back to wearing them on occasion. Even area high school teams—notably Rye and White Plains—have unveiled their own iteration of these uniforms in the last few years, a nod to the past at a time when “retro” is in style. Even the San Diego Padres, who have had their own experiments with camouflage tops over the last few years, frequently call back to their own past. In the 2016 MLB All Star Game played at Petco Park, jer-
Mount Vernon’s CJ Spence delivers a pitch on April 10 against New Rochelle. While some baseball purists may scoff at the Knights’ camouflage uniforms, Sports Editor Mike Smith supports the look. Photo/Mike Smith
seys were designed for both the National League and American League teams that were inspired by the old Padres’ unis of the 1970s. The brown and yellow tops may have been considered downright ugly back then, but
now, seeing them on the field almost seems quaint. So, I applaud whoever is making the Mount Vernon decisions. Those camo tops might be tough to look at right now, but someday, those throwbacks have a chance of being hip again.
As traditional as baseball may often seem, it’s a game about taking chances. You just never really know which ones are going to pay off.
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THE ROUNDUP BASEBALL
North Salem Rye Neck AT RYE NECK HS
Rye 13 Rye 15 3 5 Valhalla 3 Fox Lane AT ESPN WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS 4/10/17 AT RYE HS 4/8/17 1 In Florida, Rye earned a con- The Garnets continued their
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At Rye Neck, the Panthers ran into a solid hurler in the Panthers’ Connor Mahoney, who limited the home team’s chances as North Salem cruised to a 5-1 win. Mahoney was one out away from nailing down a no-hitter before a base hit broke up the bid in the seventh inning. Nate Carminucci paced North Salem at the plate, going 2-for3 on the day and driving in two runs.
vincing win over Valhalla to improve to 2-0 on the young season. Dusty Mion drove in five runs in the win, and Myles Burbank, who pitched four strong innings to pick up the win, also had three RBIs at the plate. The Garnets will play John Jay in Florida on April 13, after press time, before returning home to host Lakeland and Yonkers next week.
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strong play early on, topping Fox Lane 15-3 to improve to 4-1 on the season. Rye had five players with at least two goals on the afternoon, and Peter Chabot shined on faceoffs, winning 18-of-21 chances. The Garnets will be back in action on April 19 when they take on John Jay Cross River in a highly anticipated matchup.
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Sean Thompson came up big for the Garnets on Friday, ending the game with a walk-off single and tossing three innings of solid relief to pick up the first win of his varsity career. Mat Bruno, who came into the season as one of Rye’s top offensive returnees, swatted a home run and had three RBIs in the win.
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Rye controlled this tight game throughout, building on a onegoal halftime lead to bury the Pelicans with a strong finish. Billy Chabot led the Garnets with four goals, while Teddy Aquilino and Brendan Duggan both scored twice and added an assist. The win was Rye’s third of the year.
Despite an impressive performance from hurler Olivia Dunne, the Panthers fell 4-1 to Westlake last Wednesday. Dunne struck out 10 batters, but Westlake slugger Jamie Perfito collected four hits and two RBIs to lead the visiting team to the win. Westlake pitcher Ali Brunetto tallied 14 strikeouts in a winning effort. The Panthers will host Keio Academy on April 19. -Reporting by Mike Smith
Conor Liguori throws a pitch during an early-season game against Croton-Harmon. On April 5, Rye Neck suffered a 5-1 loss to North Salem.
Rye’s Billy Chabot rushes towards the net in the season opener against Mamaroneck on March 31. The Garnets are 4-1 on the year. Photos/Mike Smith
Tigers to hold camps, clinics The Mamaroneck field hockey program will once again be hosting its annual Tiger Camp and Tiger Clinics this summer in order to help teach the sport to the area’s youth. The events will broken down into three age groups: Tiger Cub Clinic, which will take place on May 31, June 1, 13, 15, 20 and 22, will accommodate elementary school students in grades 2–5. The sessions will run from 3:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. at the turf field in Flint Park. For older athletes, Tiger Clinic will run four sessions— also at Flint Park—from June 5–8. Grades 6–8 will take the field from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., while the activities for older students, grades 9–11, will run from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Team Camp, for high school students, will run four-hour sessions starting at 4 p.m. from Aug. 28 to 30. For more information about Tiger Camps and Clinics, visit soundshoretigersfh.com. (Submitted)
Starting on May 31, the Mamaroneck field hockey program will host camps and clinics for aspiring field hockey players. Contributed photo
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