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Feeding Westchester distributes 2.1M pounds of food Cuomo extends stay-at-home order through May 15 Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on April 16 all New York State on Pause restrictions and closures will be extended until May 15. This action is taken in consultation with other regional states. The states will re-evaluate after this additional closure period.

“Unpausing New York and reopening our economy is going to be an ongoing process over the coming weeks that we’re working through with other states.” – Gov. Andrew Cuomo

The country may be closed, but food banks like Feeding Westchester, remain wide open to meet the needs of local families upended by this crisis.

Feeding Westchester distributed a record 2.1 million pounds of food since the beginning of March and more is on the way. The county’s leading nonprofit, hunger-relief organization mobilized like never before to respond to the coronavirus crisis. The team distributed nearly 1.5 million pounds of food in March alone—almost double the amount of food from March of last year. The country may be closed, but food banks like Feeding Westchester, remain wide open to meet the needs of local families upended by this crisis. Feeding Westchester is providing shelf-stable product, like pasta, rice and cereal, as well as

frozen meats, dairy and fresh produce through its drive-thru distributions, bulk drops to municipalities and 300 partner agencies and programs throughout Westchester County. Before the crisis hit, fresh fruit and vegetables made up 40 percent of food distributed. Now, produce is more than 50 percent of what is available across the county and especially in underserved communities disproportionally impacted by the virus. Before the COVID-19 crisis, 200,000 people in Westchester lived with food insecurity every day. The need now has more than doubled to easily half a million people. To put that into

perspective, there are only one million people in Westchester. “For many people in Westchester, the crisis has left them food insecure. That’s not something we can fix with a vaccine and we won’t need a test to know that it’s there,” said Matt Honeycutt, vice president of Feeding Westchester. “Feeding Westchester is working hard to feed more families than ever before at a time when donated food is drying up and food drives can’t happen. We are buying more food on the open market, but we’re competing with everyone for it.” As Feeding Westchester continues to respond to the great-

est need and demand it has ever seen for food here are home, it’s also providing much-needed support for Feeding America’s network of 200 food banks around the county. The nonprofit’s communications team produced several videos to be used by Feeding America and food banks in communities across America. Of that effort, Honeycutt added, “We’re in New York and Governor Andrew Cuomo set the example when he said New York would be there to help other states when the time came. It’s time, and we’re taking that motto to heart here and helping our colleagues however we can.” (Submitted)

Gov. Cuomo also directed all New Yorkers to wear masks or face coverings on public transportation systems and while taking private transportation or riding in for-hire vehicles. Additionally, all operators of public systems, private carriers and for-hire vehicles must wear a mask or face covering at all times while working. These directives expand on the Executive Order announced by the governor on April 15 requiring all people in New York to wear a mask or a face covering when out in public and in situations where social distancing cannot be maintained. The Executive Order went into effect on Friday, April 17, at 8 p.m. The governor also announced the state will give 100 ventila-

tors to New Jersey. That comes a day after Cuomo announced the state will give 100 ventilators to Michigan and 50 ventilators to Maryland. “Unpausing New York and reopening our economy is going to be an ongoing process over the coming weeks that we’re working through with other states, but we have to do it in a way that doesn’t drive up the infection rate and create a second wave of the virus,” Cuomo said. “We have shown that we can control the spread of the virus, but we can’t now undo all the progress we’ve made. As we continue to work on a regional plan to get people back to work and get businesses back up and running in a safe and responsible way, we are extending all NYS on Pause functions until May 15th in coordination with other states in our multi-state council because although we can control the beast, we need to get that infection rate down even more and we are not there yet.” (Submitted)

POSITIVE CASES BY COUNTY AS OF 4/16 New York City ...........................123,146 Nassau.........................................27,772 Suffolk.........................................24,182 Westchester...............................21,828 Rockland.....................................8,752 Orange.........................................5,888 Dutchess.....................................2,085 Erie...............................................1,850

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Da scarpino updates jail releases—now totaling 79 prisoners

In our continuing effort to reduce the population at the Westchester County Jail amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino is working closely with the Legal Aid Society of Westchester and privately retained criminal defense attorneys to review case files of prisoners who may merit early release. To date, 79 inmates have been allowed to leave the jail via a process that takes into account both the safety of employees and residents, and weighs that against the safety of those of us who live and work in Westchester County. Once Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued his first executive order, as part of “New York Pause,” Scarpino initiated the process of evaluating ways by which we could safely reduce the popula-

tion at the Westchester County Jail. After obtaining a master list of all jail inmates, the DA’s Office reached out to the Legal Aid Society and county Department of Correction Commissioner Joseph Spano to discuss a process to evaluate early release of certain inmates. It was decided to limit the review to any prisoner who was set to be released on or before June 26, 2020, with consideration given to any potential health issues, the nature of the crime and any potential danger to the community. The first group to have their cases reviewed included those inmates who are sentenced prisoners serving one year or less who were scheduled to be released on or before June 26, 2020. The process entailed reviewing all

charging information, police reports, witness and victim statements, plea dispositions and discussions with District Attorney’s Office division chiefs and assistant district attorneys assigned to those specific cases. This process resulted in the early release of 35 inmates. In addition to those serving sentences, we consented to or did not oppose 44 applications from inmates who were serving time for Violations of Probation. This brings the total number released to 79 as of April 16. There are currently 261 inmates at the jail who are awaiting trial. We have requested Legal Aid and the defense bar to provide us with any documented medical information to consider as part of their request that the defendant be released on bail or on their own recognizance. This is an ongoing process. “As we continue to see the pandemic unfold, we are cognizant of our unique position to put the wellbeing of members of our community first, whether they be incarcerated or not,” Scarpino said. “With the release of dozens of prisoners, we believe we have weighed carefully the rights of those in jail versus the overall safety of the people of Westchester.” (Submitted)

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Youth Bureau’s offers virtual development training

In following with recommended social distancing measures, the Westchester County Youth Bureau will partner with Alison Paul, President of Alison Paul Grant Writing and Consulting to offer a “Grant Writing Basics” webinar.

The Westchester County Youth Bureau will continue and expand its professional development offerings to virtually support youth service agencies. In following with recommended social distancing measures, the Youth Bureau will partner with Alison Paul, President of Alison Paul Grant Writing and Consulting to offer a “Grant Writing Basics” webinar. The event will take place on Thursday, April 23 at 10 a.m. utilizing the Zoom video conferencing service. This webinar will be open to the public upon registering.

“The Westchester County Youth Bureau has provided fund development opportunities to youth services providers since this administration’s inception,” Executive Director Dr. DaMia Harris-Madden said. “While we are doing business differently today, it is crucial, now more than ever, that we partner with and assist our partners in their efforts to secure funding and other important resources so that they may not only maintain much needed services, but also build their toolboxes in order to take advan-

tage of current and future grant opportunities.” “Now is a good time to brush up on our grant writing skills to increase our ability to support the individuals our nonprofits serve,” Paul said. “I hope to pass on some tips to help strengthen grant proposals in the upcoming workshop.” Due to limited seating, there will be no more than two slots available for each agency. Please contact Kate Hubertus-Sugg at kmh4@westchestergov.com to register. (Submitted)

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Letters to the Editor

We’re on the frontline, too To the Editor:

Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, my team and I protect the people of Westchester County and its surrounding communities. We are the first line of defense against protecting the health, safety and welfare of the public through disinfection of wastewater that enters our collection systems. We are Westchester County’s sewage treatment workers and we are essential workers. Our primary mission is to protect, preserve and conserve the quality of the watercourses in Westchester County and its surrounding borders by keeping the residents safe from disease causing pathogenic materials that thrive in wastewater. Westchester County’s Department of Environmental Facilities owns and operates seven wastewater treatment facilities and numerous pump stations throughout the county and its essential employees serve a population of nearly 1 million residents. Our responsibilities include strict compliance with hundreds of local, state and federal regulations implemented by the Clean Water Act of 1972 in accordance with many agencies that include the Westchester County Department of Health, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the Environmental Protection Act just to name a few. The essential workers of Department of Environmental Facilities, DEF, are some of the brightest and most talented minds in the business. The immense amount of pride and dedication that is being displayed on a daily basis can be observed throughout the department starting from the ground level employees and stretching to the most senior levels of the Department. The essential workers for DEF always show up to work no matter how bad the circumstances are. We are there during every snowstorm no matter how bad the roadways are. We are there during every super storm, every hurricane, every brownout and every blackout providing emergency essential services to the residents of Westchester County. Our essential workers are there on even the most special of days. While most of the residents are home on Thanksgiving Day eating turkey and watching football, we are here operating the county’s treatment plants. When you are home with your families on Christmas Day opening presents, we are here operating machinery and making adjustments to our different treatment processes. When you are gathered at Times Square watching the ball drop, we are walking the plants and making rounds. When most residents are home and social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic, we are here treating the wastewater for any virus, parasitic or pathogen- like material that may enter the waste stream. We keep the water clean so viruses and pathogenic disease causing material do not infect our loved ones. The work we perform on a daily basis make it possible for you to be able to swim, fish and recreate in the surrounding waters without getting sick. Our essential workers prevent you and your family from getting infected with a long list

of diseases like Ecoli, Cryptosporidium, Enterovirus, Campylobacteriosis, Norovirus, Dysentery, Gastroenteritis, Hepatitis, Giardia and hundreds of other not so friendly diseases that enter the collection system. Our state of the art treatment process’ and disinfection stations across the county insure the highest degree of pathogenic kill and render all discharged wastewater 99.9 percent disinfected making it safe for people and wildlife. We are your Westchester County sewage treatment workers, we are your family members, we are your friends, we are your neighbors, we are your parishioners, we are your protectors of the Long Island Sound, we are your protectors of the Hudson River and we will work diligently for you during this COVID-19 pandemic. Together, we will become stronger and know that we got your back!

Keith May, Westchester Department of Environmental Facilities

Sound Shore St. Patrick’s Day Parade postponed To the Editor:

After much thought and consideration, The Sound Shore St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee has decided to postpone the annual parade, which was scheduled to be held on Sunday, March 22. The committee has discussed the ever-changing situation that is currently taking place and have prioritized the well-being of the valued members of the Sound Shore community. We look forward to marching down Mamaroneck Avenue to celebrate our 2020 grand marshall, Kate Bialo, in the near future. Kate would like to say to the Sound Shore community that,” We are in an unprecedented and challenging situation, not just in Westchester, but worldwide. I applaud our parade committee’s wise decision to postpone our event in the interest of public health. We look forward to celebrating better times with our Sound Shore neighbors with a rescheduled parade that will be the best ever.” We appreciate your patience as we chose a new date to celebrate our Irish heritage and the American immigrant experience. We will come through this together.

Michael Murphy, Mamaroneck

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prominent Irish-American community leaders T he Westchester County Board of Legislators on Monday, March 16, celebrated three outstanding leaders—Claire O’Gara Grimes, ground-breaking female journalist, and former owner and publisher of the Irish Echo; William J. Powers, media personality, and the voice and face of the Peekskill St. Patrick’s Day Parade; and Thomas G. Tuffy, trustee of the County Sligo Social & Benevolent Association, and owner of TG Tuffy Interiors, Inc. in Yonkers—as part of the board’s annual Irish History and Heritage celebration. The annual celebration was kicked off by a lively performance by the Pipes and Drums of the Police Emerald Society of Westchester. In his opening remarks, Board Chairman Ben Boykin said, “There’s no separating the history of this County with the history of the Irish people in Westchester. Irish history in Westchester goes all the way back to the Colonial era. At that time, many of Westchester’s Irish residents came here as educators bringing their knowledge, intellect and a spirit of service to communities throughout this County, as spirit which persists today.” County Legislator Kitley Covill

presented the first proclamation to journalism trailblazer, Claire O’Gara Grimes. Covill said, “The Irish Echo is the voice of Irish America and I am so pleased to honor Claire O’Gara Grimes for having the courage to continue her husband’s legacy as publisher and owner of this vital media resource for so many years.” Grimes thanked the chairman and the board by saying, “thank you so much for allowing us to wave the Irish flag today and salute this wee country which has produced four Poet Laureates and five Nobel peace prize winners. While at the helm of the Irish Echo, I had the pleasure of chronicling Irish influence

around the world, and espousing faith, family and country which are at the heart of Irish culture.” County Legislator Colin Smith presented the second proclamation to Peekskill personality William J. Powers. “Mr. Powers has been a fixture in the Peekskill business community for many years, as well as a veteran member the St. Patrick’s Day Parade committee. I’ve personally known Bill for several years and have long admired his dedication to his community. He is a humble man who rarely seeks the spotlight, and most deserving of this recognition.” Powers recalled the bagpipes and firetrucks of the St. Patrick’s

Day parades of his childhood, and how much he has enjoyed celebrating his Irish heritage as parade announcer in Peekskill for the past 30 years. “The only time I missed being the announcer was the night I served as Grand Marshal, after which my mother said to me with tears in her eyes ‘This is the best night of my life’…,” Powers said. County Legislator David Tubiolo gave the third proclamation to Thomas G. Tuffy of Yonkers. “We have some very special people who help make our vibrant Irish community ‘home’ and one of these esteemed people, is none other than our very own Thomas G. Tuffy, who has truly demonstrated ‘meitheal’, which is Gaelic for helping one’s neighbor and giving back to the community,” Tubiolo said. Mr. Tuffy responded, “I am especially delighted to receive this honor along with Claire and Bill, who have done so much in their own communities. I accept this on behalf of my parents who are alive and well in County Sligo, and who instilled in me the value of contributing to the community and giving back. Thank you to my wife and children for supporting me and allowing me to serve…” (Submitted)

From left, Westchester County Board of Legislators Chairman Ben Boykin, Claire O’Gara Grime and Legislator Kitley Covill.

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From left, Westchester County Board of Legislators Chairman Ben Boykin, William J. Powers and Legislator Colin Smith.

From left, Board Chair Ben Boykin, Thomas G. Tuffy and Legislator David Tubiolo.

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Virtual events in and around Westchester County, Staying home doesn’t mean missing out For easy access to the below information visit: https://tinyurl.com/westchestervirtual Katonah Museum of Art

Saturday, April 4 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Virtual Slow Art Day

Join us virtually, via Zoom, this Saturday to celebrate Slow Art Day, a global event with a simple mission to help more people discover the joy of looking at and loving art. Observing a work slowly allows for discoveries and new perspectives. Art can be an oasis, a place to find relaxation and calm. It can help you make meaning out of the madness. We all benefit from art and access to art, even and perhaps especially in times of public crisis. The goal of Slow Art Day is to focus on the art and the art of seeing. For this year’s event, join two of the KMA’s docents for an in-depth conversation about a selection of works in the Bisa Butler: Portraits exhibition. Before the discussion, find a quiet space. Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and let it out slowly. Now open your eyes, and engage with the works, spending about 15 minutes slowly looking at each one. Rye Free Reading Room

Wednesday, April 8 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Virtual Community: Fiber Hour Social Distancing doesn’t have to mean Social Isolating! Tara and Sarah, two of our librarians will be hosting an online Fiber Group on Wednesdays at noon for those of our community looking to connect virtually while working on their own projects. Whether you’re a knitter, crocheter, felter, embroidery artist or another kind of artist, join us for some lively conversation. Join the Meeting via web or Hangout app. Contact Tara Montini at Tmontini@ ryelibrary.org.

Thursday, April 9 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Inspiration for Challenging Times Book Club Join us for our new book discussion group, Inspiration for Challenging Times. The inspiring book for challenging times will be “Yes Please,” by Amy Poehler. Facebook meeting

Westchester Community College

Saturday, April 25 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Westchester Community College Virtual Campus Walk https://www.facebook.com/ vents/2543105642621074/

American Legion Post 347

Friday, April 10 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Red Cross Blood Drive

The Red Cross has asked us to move forward with our Blood Drive as blood supplies have become extremely low during this crisis we are all facing. So we will open our doors and do our part to help. The Red Cross has taken necessary precautions to protect donors and their staff. American Legion Building, Flint Park in Larchmont

Purchase Free Library

Saturday, April 4 from 2 p.m. to 2 p.m. Stress reduction and breathing techniques via ZOOM Join us for a meditative midday stress reduction and breathing technique session that will rejuvenate you for the rest of the day. Hosted via ZOOM by our Yoga instructor Damien. We will email those who signed up the ZOOM link and instructions the morning of the event. Please RSVP by email at pfl@wlsmail.org.

Town of Pelham Public Library

Wednesday, April 8, 15, 22 and 29 from 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Online Story Time with Mr. Oz on Facebook Live! Join Mr. Oz online for story time via Facebook Live. Go to this event on our Facebook page and click the red “live” button. We will also be archiving our story times on Facebook. Please join Mr. Oz for story time via Facebook live at the Town of Pelham Library’s Facebook page.

Friday, April 10 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 2nd Friday Book Club-Virtual! The 2nd Friday Book Club will be discussing “My Korean Deli: Risking it All for a Convenience Store,” by Ben Ryder Howe. We will be hosting this book club through video conferencing. First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown

Thursday, April 9 from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Maundy Thursday Service Online Online on our Facebook page at 7:30 p.m. No in-person participation.

Sunday, April 12 from 6:15 a.m.

to 7:15 a.m. Easter Services Online Online on our Facebook page at 6:15 a.m. for the sunrise service, 10:45 a.m. for the later service. Larchmont Public Library

Tuesday, April 7, 14, 21 and 28 from 10 a.m. to 10 a.m. Toddler Storytime with Linnea on Facebook Live No registration required. Miss coming to our storytimes? Visit our Facebook page Tuesdays at 10 a.m. for a virtual Toddler Storytime over Facebook Live with Linnea! Please note, due to copyright law requirements, Facebook Live videos will be removed from our Facebook page within a few hours.

Thursday, April 9 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Short and Sweet Book Group with Alex Neceda on ZOOM Combining magic, mysticism, wisdom and wonder into an inspiring tale of self-discovery, The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho has become a modern classic, selling millions of copies around the world and transforming the lives of countless readers across generations.

Thursday, April 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 7 p.m. to 7 p.m. Family Bedtime Stories on Facebook Live No registration required. Want to wind down with the family? Join our children’s librarian, Linnea for a special Bedtime Story program. Please note, due to copyright law requirements, Facebook Live videos will be removed from our Facebook page within a few hours.

Tuesday, April 14, 21 and 28 at 2 p.m. Celebrating the Sketchbook with Frank Connelly on FACEBOOK LIVE Join Reference Librarian Frank Connelly and celebrate Washington Irving’s The Sketch Book and the 200th anniversary of its publication.

Wednesday, April 15 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. The War of 1812-with David Osborn on ZOOM Join Historian David Osborn, for a live online presentation using the latest video conferencing

technology called ZOOM. Osborn’s presentation will explore the political and military story of the War of 1812, sometimes called the “Second War for American Independence. David’s commentary and discussion will bring the War of 1812 to life. David Osborn is the Historian at the St. Paul’s Church National Historic Site in Mount Vernon.

Thursday, April 16, 23 and 30 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Great Courses: A Skeptic’s Guide to American History on ZOOM We are taking a break from our current Great Courses series America’s Founding Fathers and will meet online to discuss related episodes from the Great Courses series A Skeptics Guide to American History with Mark Stoler. View each episode on your own prior to our online discussion of the topic. These episodes are available for viewing using the library’s streaming service Kanopy. If you have not previously created an account with Kanopy, first set up your account through the library’s website so you have a free subscription.

Thursday, April 16 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Stranger Than Fiction Book Group with Liam Hegarty on ZOOM For this meeting we will read and discuss the New York Time Best Seller and New York Times Notable Book “Elephant Company: The Inspiring Story of an Unlikely Hero and the Animals Who Helped Him Save Lives in World War II” by Vicki Croke. Elephant Company tells the remarkable story of James Howard “Billy” Williams, whose uncanny rapport with the world’s largest land animals transformed him from a carefree young man into the charismatic war hero known as “Elephant Bill.”

Friday, April 24 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Film Screening and Discussion with Paul Doherty on ZOOM Watch the 1998 film “Shakespeare in Love” starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Joseph Fiennes, Jeffery Rush and Judy Dench, anytime before April 24 on our free HOOLPA streaming service.

Purchase College Community Events

Wednesday, April 8 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Library Book Club: “Murder on the Orient Express” The next meeting of the Purchase College Book Club will be

Wednesday, April 8 (new date) at 12PM on Zoom: https://zoom. us/j/559432742 Our next book club selection is “Murder on the Orient Express,” by Agatha Christie, which you can check out e-book and e-audiobook copies of via public libraries, such as the Westchester Public Library System, NYPL, etc. A brief synopsis: Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed a dozen times, his door locked from the inside. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, detective Hercule Poirot must identify the murderer—in case he or she decides to strike again. Join the online meeting, even if you haven’t read the book—we welcome anyone who is interested in a book club for Purchase College. The development of the club is very student-driven, so come with your interest and ideas! Pelham Art Center Sunday, April 5 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday, April 10 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Connect & Create: Community Art Hours with Pelham Art Center Connect & Create with Pelham Art Center is a free all-age virtual creative space where participants create share and discuss art. All are welcome! Art is a powerful source of calm comfort and perspective. Pelham Art Center encourages everyone to find artistic outlets during social isolation and to connect with others via online platforms.

April 2 through April 15 Take a Virtual Tour of The White House: Touring 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Start here: https://artsandculture. google.com/partner/the-whitehouse

Saturday, April 4 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Virtual Science Saturdays with Ms. Angela Indian Valley Public Library Join us on Facebook each week. Ms. Angela will post a link to an animal video and invite you to answer some questions. facebook.com/IndianValleyPublicLibrary/

Monday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Live Quaranstream at the St. Louis Aquarium St. Louis Aquarium at Union

Station Since you can’t visit us right now we are bringing our habitats to you every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Take a dive with us as we explore Shark Canyon the Mississippi and Missouri River Confluence our Ray habitat and more!

Monday, April 6 from 11 a.m. to 11 a.m. ReMote Experiments Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Join us for family-friendly, at-home experiments guided by Dr. Tracy Fanara of Mote Marine Laboratory!Monday, April 6 from 11 a.m. to 11 a.m. Bring The Zoo To You Facebook Live Chats at 11a.m. CDT Chicago Zoological Society-Brookfield Zoo Looking for ways to make your kids’ time at home entertaining and educational? Or just need a fun break for yourself? Join Brookfield Zoo on Facebook every weekday for a “Bring The Zoo To You” Facebook Live featuring one of our animals as well as plenty of educational, informative insight from one of our Animal Care Specialists. If you can’t make it at 11, that’s okay. The video will be saved afterward on Facebook as well as on our YouTube channel.

Monday, April 6 from 2 p.m. to 2 p.m. Escape Galapagos-Live Storytime with Dr. Prager The Florida Aquarium Join Dr. Ellen Prager live on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays as she reads her book: “Escape Galapagos, The Wonder List Adventures.” Before Ezzy Skylar’s mother died, her father promised to take Ezzy and her younger brother, Luke, to all of the places on his wife’s wonder-list, starting with the Galápagos Islands. There’s just one problem,while Luke loves all living things, Ezzy has a paralyzing fear of wild animals. For her family, Ezzy must face her fears and walk with iguanas, swim with sea lions and sharks, and pretend to dance among blue-footed boobies. Things take a dangerous turn when hijackers take over their cruise ship. Forced to find bravery she never knew she had, Ezzy has to make a perilous journey across Isabela Island with her brother and a boy she met on the ship to rescue all aboard and save the animals of the Galápagos.

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MetLife Foundation donates $200K to Westchester food bank

MetLife Foundation announced today that it is donating $200,000 to Feeding Westchester to help deal with increased demand for their services as a result of coronavirus.

MetLife Foundation announced on March 17 that it is donating $200,000 to Feeding Westchester to help deal with increased demand for their services as a result of coronavirus. Food banks face the challenge of getting shelf-stable food into people’s homes as quickly as possible, especially now that vulnerable populations such as the elderly have been advised to practice social distancing. In addition, food banks face greater need from families with children who no longer have access to meals at schools. “We want to help those impacted by coronavirus,” said Mike Zarcone, head of Corporate Affairs for MetLife and Chairman of MetLife Foundation. “That

includes the communities in New York where we work and live. We know that children out of school and seniors face food insecurity as a result of COVID-19, and we are committed to help.” Feeding Westchester serves areas where COVID-19 has hit the hardest, including New Rochelle. The organization has requested funds to rent additional trucks, purchase fuel, purchase shelf-stable food, and move that food into homes across the county. “Right now, half a million pounds of good, nutritious food is on its way to Feeding Westchester for our hungry neighbors throughout the county,” said Matthew Honeycutt, vice president of development for Feeding Westchester. “Before the height of the

outbreak, we anticipated greater need during this very unique situation and mobilized additional resources, including from Feeding America and other partners. We are working hard to get food into people’s homes now.” Westchester County Executive George Latimer added, “We are all concerned about the impact that COVID-19 could have on the health and well-being of our residents. Many of our populations who are at a greater risk of food insecurity are our seniors and children who are out of school. We are extremely grateful to our friends at the MetLife Foundation for their generous donation to help feed those who are hungry throughout Westchester County.” (Submitted)

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On March 14, when it was announced that Rick Pitino had accepted the head coaching job at Iona College, I couldn’t help but think that this was the best, most important sports news I’d heard in quite some time. But it’s not because I’m a huge fan of Pitino or an avid supporter of the MAC powerhouse Gaels. It’s for the simple reason that, for the first time in a week, we got some honest-to-goodness news that was actually about sports. As the coronavirus pandemic has upended our lives over the last week, the sports news cycle has taken a dramatic—yet, in the grand scheme of everything else that has happened, unimportant—hit. With professional sports leagues shutting down, and no word yet as to when play will resume, there’s been a dearth of sports content to discuss which is

troubling to me, both professionally and personally. Like most Americans, my first instinct when it comes to coronavirus is worrying about the health of my family and friends, notably those who suffer from compromised immune systems or those, like my parents, who are over 65 years of age. But like millions around the country, I’m also worried about the global— and local—economic impact of the virus. Small local companies all around the area are dealing with a dire situation and millions of workers are unsure if jobs they once thought of as secure will still be around when this pandemic finally starts to subside. I mean, I’m a sportswriter, and with no sports to write about, where will I be if the status quo is upended for weeks, or even months? In times of crisis, it’s natural for people to look for some form of escapism. And for millions of Americans, sports have always been a sort of port in the storm.

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In times of national strife, such as after the attacks of Sept. 11, people looked to sports as a means of healing, a way to forget—if only for a few hours—the great hardships facing our nation and our communities. But over the last week, there has been no news coming out of the sports world, save for updates on cancellations or notices about players who have contracted coronavirus, that could draw the discussion, if only for a short time, away from the most pressing news story of the last 19 years. So, when I heard that Pitino was coming to Iona, I have to admit that it was a welcome diversion. I got to tune-in to WFAN to listen to talk-radio hosts debate the signing and what it meant for college basketball and Pitino’s own legacy. I got to hear pundits break down the Gaels’ returning roster and the tremendous undertaking the two-time NCAA champion coach has in terms of the recruiting process. Basically, it felt like

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On March 14, Iona College announced that Rick Pitino would take over as the head coach of the Gaels’ basketball team. The news was welcome, especially for those looking for a distraction from the coronavirus pandemic. Photo courtesy Wikipedia.org

any other day in America. Pitino may never lead Iona to national prominence, but just listening to people discuss that

possibility provided at least a moment of respite in a scary, uncertain time. And it reminded me why sports are so important in

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Virus affecting sports schedule

very conflicted about it because schools and businesses hadn’t been shut down yet, they had played the regional semifinals on Wednesday, and this was going just to be five-on-five in a gym with no spectators,” he said. “But once everything got shut down, I think it shows that they made the right decision in

trying to contain this.” But even understanding the decision did little to quell Aguilar’s disappointment as he watched the high school careers of his seniors—a group that was responsible for capturing Rye’s first Section I title in 31 years— come to an end. “Johnson City is a tough team

and they certainly could have beaten us, but it’s one thing for a season to end that way, as opposed to the way it did,” he said. “Even though they finished the season with a win, there’s no closure, and I think they deserved that.” Contact: sports@hometwn.com

Rye coach John Aguilar paces the sidelines during his team’s Section I title win on March 8. The Garnets’ season came to an end four days later when the NYSPHSAA suspended postseason play due to coronavirus fears. Photo/Mike Smith

By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor As the spread of the coronavirus has continued to disrupt nearly every facet of American life over the last week, it should come as no surprise that the Section I spring athletics season is no exception. With public schools in the area closed indefinitely, Section I Executive Director Todd Santabarbara released a statement on March 16 announcing that all interscholastic athletic programs are to halt all practices, scrimmages and games until the impact of COVID-19 can be reassessed on March 30. But while the pandemic is threatening to put an end to the spring season before it begins, it also forced several local winter teams to give up on their quest for state titles last week. One such squad was the Class A Section I boys basketball champion Rye Garnets, whose season came to an abrupt end on March 12 when the New York State Public High School Athletics Association, NYSPHSAA, decided to

postpone all winter season championships indefinitely. At the time of the cancelation, the Garnets were preparing for a March 13 regional final showdown against Section IV champ Johnson City at SUNY Purchase. Prior to the cancelation, the NYSPHSAA toyed with other ideas to contain the spread of the virus, such as barring all spectators from the venue. “We knew that cancelation was a possibility, but up until the moment we found out, we heard the game was still going to be on,” Rye head coach John Aguilar said. “We drove up to Binghamton on Wednesday to watch Johnson City play New Paltz, wrote up the whole scouting report and were ready to get to work on Thursday when we found out. The kids were devastated.” Although Aguilar acknowledged that cancelation of the tournament was ultimately the right call, he admitted that it was a difficult decision to process in the moment. “I think at that time we felt

A March 16 letter by Section I Executive Director Todd Santabarbara officially suspended all spring sports activities until at least March 30. Contributed photo