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November 15, 2019 | Vol. 7, Number 45 | www.ryecityreview.com
County proposes 2020 budget; reduces tax levy by $1M
‘Tis the season Westchester’s Winter Wonderland returns to Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla on Nov. 29 for its sixth exciting season. Starting the day after Thanksgiving, the festive celebration takes place six consecutive weekends through Jan. 4, plus weekday bonus days during the school holiday. For more, see page 6.
Thanksgiving Diversity Breakfast to be held at WCC As they have done each year since 9/11, more than 120 organizations in Westchester and Fairfield Counties will join together for the Annual Thanksgiving Diversity Breakfast on Thursday, Nov. 21 from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Westchester Community College. They will celebrate our diverse roots and shared values with particular focus this year on “harnessing your individuality to embrace your neighbor,” an affirming message about staying true to who you are while reaching out to others. This year, we are honoring individuals for their efforts to understand each other’s points of view: • Imam Mohamed Shaffieq
Chace, Islamic Center of New Rochelle • Richard Leroy, Temple Shaaray Tefila • Mecca Santana, Westchester Medical Center Health Network Rabbi Jeffrey Segelman, Rabbi Emeritus of Westchester Jewish Center will deliver a keynote address on the topic of “Inner strength, bold action.” Dr. Belinda Miles, president of Westchester Community College will also make welcoming remarks. The honoree presentation will be followed by facilitated table discussions on the theme for this year’s Breakfast: “Inner strength, bold actions.” This is always a highlight for the participants.
Some 400 faith and ethnic leaders from both counties are expected to attend. The event is sponsored by AJC Westchester/ Fairfield (Founding Sponsor), First Baptist Church of White Plains; Pace University, Peace Islands Institute, Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom, Westchester and Fairfield, State University of New York, Westchester Community College, and Westchester Jewish Council. They will represent more than 120 organizations, including Hudson River Presbytery, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Westchester Stake, The Episcopal Diocese of New York, The New York Annu-
al Conference of the A.M.E. Zion Church, The New York Conference of the United Methodist Church, The New York Metropolitan Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York, and Westchester District A.M.E. Zion Church. This event is open to the entire community. For more info on this unique program, or to register, visit https://ajcwestfair-diversity2019.eventbrite.com or call the contact above. The $18 advance registration fee includes admission and kosher buffet breakfast. Tickets purchased after Nov. 13 will be $25. Press passes available. (Submitted)
On the heels of a listening tour around the county, Westchester County Executive George Latimer unveiled his 2020 proposed Operating Budget before county leadership, staff, the county Board of Legislators, non-profit leaders and municipal officials. The $2.1 billion dollar budget includes a $1 million dollar cut to the county tax levy. “We made a commitment to freeze County property taxes, and now we can go a bit further and cut the County’s property tax levy by $1 million,” Latimer said. “This budget is about the people who live in Westchester County, it is about giving them some property tax relief, and at the same time working to make their County the best it can be—by providing services and programs taxpayers rely on while placing the County back onto solid financial ground.” This is the first time, in almost a decade that a county executive has proposed a budget that reduces the county property tax levy. The cut to the tax levy is due in large part to the Westchester county Property Taxpayer Protection Act which shares back 20 percent to municipalities and 10 percent to school districts. The 30 percent amounts to over $40 million helping to provide additional property tax relief. For the 2020 budget, the county will also have no “one-shot” deals, a step in the right direction to restore the county’s once sterling Triple A Bond rating. Further, the budget memorializes Latimer’s commitment to rebuild the county’s reserves—reserves that were nearly depleted by the last administration. Latimer has directed that $10 million dollars be added to the county’s “rainy day fund”—bringing it up to $79 million—a 23 percent increase from just one year ago. The 2020 budget also features zero borrowing for operating
expenses. All ongoing expenses, including pension obligations and tax certioraris, will be paid through the operating budget— not borrowed. In the long term this move saves taxpayer dollars. The budget invests $1.5 million in new housing and community development initiatives, focusing on not only building affordable housing, but also education initiatives to enable more Westchester families to move toward homeownership. “As we look to recruit and retain Westchester’s future workforce, we need all levels of government to focus on how we can create future workforce housing so that employees can not only work in Westchester but also can live here and raise their families,” said Dr. Marsha Gordon, president and CEO of the Business Council of Westchester.
The budget also allocates $1 million in Economic Development. The money will be used for: • A comprehensive long-term economic development strategy and implementation plan. The last plan was developed in 2000. This will provide a roadmap for economic development for the next 1-5 years and beyond. • Workforce development initiatives to promote economic development in Westchester by bringing more wage earners into the workforce. • Building a pipeline of talent that will enable county businesses to grow, through a mentorship program. • Initiatives to develop a more vibrant ecosystem for entrepreneurship, including the expansion of our Element 46 Incubator Program. BUDGET continued on page 4
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Westchester announces Senior Hall of Fame Westchester County Executive George Latimer will join in honoring the achievements of 74 senior citizens from throughout the county at the 37th Annual Senior Citizens Hall of Fame Awards Luncheon, Friday, Dec. 6 at 11:30 a.m. at the Westchester Marriott in Tarrytown. This year’s program, one of the largest to date, names Sr. Alice Conrad of Mount Vernon and Vincent Greco of Armonk with top honors. “It is my honor to commend this active group of Westchester County residents, and induct them into our Senior Citizens Hall of Fame for their dedication and commitment to our communities,” Latimer said. “This longstanding tradition is a simple way for us to say thank you, and recognize top honorees like Sister Alice and Vincent for their time, energy and promise to enhancing the quality of life of those around them.” Seventy-four Westchester County residents ages 60 and older will be inducted into the
Hall of Fame during the luncheon and awards presentation. The Class of 2019 includes 31 nominees over the age of 80, and eight over the age of 90. One of the honorees is 98 years old, and four pairs of the honorees are married couples. Among this year’s award recipients, six seniors will receive Special Recognition: Phyllis J. Feingold of New Rochelle, Dr. Alfred John Liotta of Yonkers, Jagadish Mistry of Tarrytown, Ann Muro of Yonkers and David Schwartz of Ardsley on Hudson. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are $65 each. For ticket sales and more information, contact Rose Cappa at rose@theeventdepartmentny. com or 747-0519. Mae Carpenter, county Department of Senior Programs commissioner, said the achievements of the Hall of Fame honorees show the importance of people giving back to their communities and to each other. “The honorees show that age is never a deterrent to being a
vital member of our society,” Carpenter said. “In fact, it’s an advantage because of the life experiences they bring with them. Their generous contributions have helped to make Westchester County one of the most senior-friendly places in the world.” The Senior Hall of Fame began in 1983, the 300th anniversary of Westchester County’s founding. Its purpose was to showcase how seniors have contributed to building the county. More than 1,100 seniors have been inducted since. To be nominated, seniors must have made significant and enduring contributions to enhance Westchester’s quality of life through their professional work, volunteer achievements or both. Nominations are made by members of the community, and the honorees are selected by a panel of judges and Hall of Fame members. The names of past honorees are engraved on plaques that are permanently displayed at the DSPS office in Mount Vernon. Submitted)
Westchester Senior Citizens Hall of Fame, Class of 2019 ARDSLEY
Raoji Patel, Rohit V. Patel, Rose Pena, David Schwartz** ARMONK
Vincent Greco*
MAMARONECK
Bruce S. Meighan
SOMERS
MOUNT KISCO
Teresa Clifford, Lawrence Kaufman, Marilyn Kaufman, Arthur D. Saltzman, Susan Petroccione
MOUNT VERNON
SOUTH SALEM
Teresa Sacchetti
Rodger L. Guest
C’Ola Todd Sullivan, Alice Conrad*, Alfred Gordon, Marlene Ann Subit, Eileen Breen, Robert D. Lattimer
Pamela Veith
BEDFORD HILLS BRIARCLIFF MANOR
NEW ROCHELLE
THORNWOOD
BRONXVILLE
NORTH SALEM
VALHALLA
Vinodray R. Shah
Ralph Lucariello, Kerry Walsh CHAPPAQUA
Phyllis J. Feingold**, Carol Troum Suzannah Glidden, Allan L. Mendelsohn
Joe Lane, Frederick (Rick) Stein, Nancy Stein
OSSINING
CORTLANDT MANOR
PLEASANTVILLE
Jane Beck, Suryakant Patel CROTON-ON-HUDSON
Evelyn Partalis Barbara Kuhl Mair, Sarita Roy, Arlin Roy
Carole Burton, Thomas “Tex” Dinkler PORT CHESTER Richard Hyman DOBBS FERRY Herbert Rosenberg RYE Michael Pellegrino Iachetta EASTCHESTER Jean Savanello RYE BROOK Ashok Pahwa HARRISON Dennis M Nardone SCARSDALE Ida Lewin, Howard Blitman, HARTSDALE Glenn Lucas, Kathy Hurwitz Jacqueline Kittrell Tynes, Berenice Miller SLEEPY HOLLOW Annette Leyden HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON Nancy Balaban
TARRYTOWN
Jagdish Mistry** Peter Zambito
Richard Bobbe VERPLANK
Barbara Stewart WHITE PLAINS
Delores Bennett, Arun Bhagirath, Yam Nam Chung, Barry Effron, Tova Effron, Charles Mebane, Charlie Norris YONKERS
Suellen Havsy, David Jagoda, Alfred John Liotta**, Lawrence McCrudden, Patricia McCrudden, Ann Muro**, Jerry Ostruff, Paula Rozelle YORKTOWN HEIGHTS
Daniel Strauss, Linda Doerr, Fran Ryan * Top Honoree ** Special Recognition Honoree
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Helping to find Vietnam vets Vietnam Veterans Memorial
WILLIAM J ALLSBROOK Jr.
“William, you were always my hero. I wanted to be just like you, but I didn't play football or basketball like 'The Will', just didn't have your touch. I enjoyed watching you and was always proud to be your brother. Never does a day go by that I do not think of you. What would it be like to be able to call you. I have told my daughters about you letting me drive Mom and Dad’s new car around Tarboro although I was only 14 years old. October 2, 1970, Daddy’s birthday and the day that changed my life. You were my hero before Nam and you are still and one day I hope to walk with you again. I Love you. Mike”
Help us find a photo for every name on The Wall Each name on The Wall represents a family who was forever changed by their loss. Help us find photos for the Wall of Faces to ensure that those who sacrificed all in Vietnam are never forgotten. Vist www.VVMF.org/Faces to learn more
Several years ago, the National Newspaper Association, NNA, joined a nationwide effort to support the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, VVMF, “Wall of Faces” program. They are working to find a photo of all 58,300-plus veterans who are honored on the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C.Andrew Johnson, the immediate past president of NNA, said,“ Since 2013, newspapers from around the country have partici-
pated in the effort with the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Faces Project to find the missing photos of those listed on the wall. When we joined the effort, only one state had found all its photos and more than 16,000 were missing…. Today, more than 40 states have found all their photos and there are only approximately 400 left to find.” Johnson is asking every newspaper and newspaper organization to join the VVMF to find the remaining missing
photos to forever honor heroes from Vietnam who gave their all. The VVMF is dedicated to honoring and remembering every person whose name is inscribed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. The Wall of Faces campaign is an effort to preserve the legacy of those who sacrificed all in Vietnam. This campaign started in 2013, and as of Oct. 31, there are only 405 names that need a photo remaining. (Submitted)
refocusing on the county’s Human Rights Commission and adding the position of a Hate Crime Specialist to the department. Additionally, dollars have been set aside for Anti-Bias Educational Programs for Schools and College Campuses. “Our goal is to help Westchester County become a place of mutual respect for all people, where everyone can experience dignity and feel valued for who they are,” said Rev. Doris Dalton, chairwoman of the county Human Rights Commission. “It is our hope that these additions will help us all to learn to see, engage and love our neighbors.” In the Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department, Latimer is continuing to invest in Playland by increasing the park’s marketing budget by $250,000, bringing the total amount now to
$1.2 million in 2020. Also, three curators will also be added to the Parks Department to be rotated among facilities to have 7-day curator coverage. Non-profits are also slated to receive an overall 3 percent increase, and the budget includes the creation of a non-profit contracting position to improve the procurement process. Latimer has handed the budget to the county Board of Legislators, which is charged with passing the budget before Dec. 27. (Submitted)
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Latimer has earmarked $400,000 for additional funding for environmental initiatives including storm water gauges and Planting Westchester, a program that will plant trees, greenery and add community gardens for food security and carbon sequestration. The county’s program is modeled after New York City’s successful Million Tree Campaign. Working towards a complete count, Latimer has allocated $150,000 for Census 2020 initiatives to ensure that every resident in Westchester is counted so the county does not lose out on both federal representation and federal funding. Latimer has also set money aside to meet the new state mandates for criminal justice reform and election reform. After the rash of hate crimes in the county, the budget is also
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Winter Wonderland returns to Kensico Dam
Westchester’s Winter Wonderland returns to Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla on Friday, Nov. 29 at 5 p.m. for its sixth exciting season. Starting the day after Thanksgiving, the festive celebration takes place six consecutive weekends through Jan. 4, plus weekday bonus days during the school holiday. For one $20 all-inclusive ticket price, guests can enjoy unlimited access to Santa’s Village, amusement rides, a live circus performance, ice skating rink plus free skate rental, a dazzling holiday light show featuring favorite elves Ned and Albert, and one of Westchester’s tallest lighted Christmas tree. For the sixth straight year, Westchester Medical Center is the host of the circus and presenting partner of the annual event, which kicks off on Friday, Nov. 29 at 5 p.m. The official tree lighting ceremony will start at 6 p.m. led by County Executive George Latimer and Westchester Parks Foundation Executive Director Joe Stout and sponsored by Robison Oil. New platinum sponsors for 2019 include Wegman’s and Verizon. They will be joined by returning platinum sponsors Con Edison and Party Line Rentals and M&T Bank, sponsor of the family-friendly New Year’s Eve Ball Drop on Dec. 31. New this year is the addition of Santa’s Village at the North Pole with live reindeer. Parents can take their own photos or jump in to take a family selfie! Visitors can also visit live reindeer, mail letters to Santa and see the real-life frozen “North Pole,” a total Santa experience! The heated double-poled, yellow- and red-striped Winter Wonderland Holiday Circus tent presents up to five performances nightly, with thrilling circus acts that will entertain and de-
light children of all ages. New acts this year include Motorcycle Thrill Drivers in the Giant Thunder Dome reaching speeds of 55 miles an hour; Miss Perla the Human Pretzel contortionist; the skills of Senor Soto on the glittering trapeze; and circus legend Greg DeSanto, one-time director of clowning on the Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus. DeSanto is originally from Eastchester, and was just elected president of the International Clown Hall of Fame. “There is no better way to welcome the holiday season than at Westchester’s Winter Wonderland” Latimer said. “Grab your family and friends and come out to our beautiful Kensico Dam Plaza for a visit with Santa at the North Pole, ice skating, or our very own Ball Drop on New Year’s Eve. It is the perfect way to celebrate this wonderful time of year, and I invite everyone to join me for the Tree Lighting Ceremony for Westchester’s largest lighted tree.” “Westchester’s Winter Wonderland is a place where families can make priceless memories
that will last forever,” stated Joanne Fernandez, Chairperson of Westchester Parks Foundation. “We are thrilled to once again partner with Westchester County to transform the iconic Kensico Dam Plaza into the most spectacular holiday destination in Westchester. We are also grateful to all our sponsors this year, especially Westchester Medical Center who is our presenting sponsor for the sixth year in a row. Events like this are created for people to not only learn about their County parks, but also enjoy seasonal celebrations close to home while giving back.” Westchester County Parks Commissioner Kathy O’Connor said: “There are so many ways to enjoy Westchester’s Winter Wonderland, from the circus, to the brilliant light displays, themed character nights and amusement rides for the young and young-at-heart, unlimited skating and free rental skates all covered in the admission price. We look forward to a great season and especially to the opening night, a truly magical experience.” New rides will be added to FUNderland Village, including a 55-ft high Ferris Wheel. Kids will have unlimited access to eight rides total including: Winter Hay Ride, Wonderland Train Ride, Holiday Carousel, 40fthigh heated Fun Slide, Holly Jolly Dragons, Pony Sleighs and Tubs of Fun. Lights of Wonder, sponsored by Verizon, will feature favorite elves Ned and Albert and holiday music. Magical displays include angels, snowflakes, elves tossing wrapped holiday gifts and a message of good will towards all. Guests can also skate away on Westchester Winter Wonderland’s huge ice rink, the same size as New York City Rockefeller Center. (Skate rentals are
free). Pose for photos in front of Westchester’s largest lighted Christmas tree; or take a break from the cold to enjoy food and refreshments in the heated Wegman’s Holiday Dining Tent. Beer and wine is available for purchase for those 21 and older including a special Captain Lawrence Brew called Red Nose Ale, available only at Westchester’s Winter Wonderland. For those traveling from New York City or north, Metro-North is offering a special getaway package to take the train to Winter Wonderland. Guests must purchase your rail/admission ticket from any Metro-North ticket office or full-service ticket vending machine (excluding Valhalla Station). Riders will be directed to
take the Harlem Line to Valhalla Station. From there it’s just a short walk to the Kensico Dam Plaza where the event takes place. For more information and package details, visit http://web.mta.info/ mnr/html/getaways/outbound_ WestchesterWinterWonderland. htm Proceeds from this event benefit WPF and allow the organization to advocate for and invest in the preservation, conservation, use and enjoyment of the 18,000 acres of parks, trails and open spaces within the Westchester County Parks system. For more information, visit http://www. wwinterwonderland.com. For complete information and to purchase tickets, visit wwinterwonderland.com. (Submitted)
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By Andy Landorf & John Colquhoun
The New 60 is a weekly look about what it’s like to be in your 60’s in today’s world: adult children living at home, downsizing (jobs and houses), finding old friends on Facebook and deciphering text-speak. It’s a Brave New World of second homes, second careers and second marriages…and finding out after a lifetime of milkshakes and ice cream that you’re suddenly lactose-intolerant. The New 60 is created by two local 60-plus Westchester residents, John Colquhoun of Bronxville and Andy Landorf, who hails from Tarrytown. The duo are long-time advertising creatives and this, as the saying goes, is their Act II. Even though it features folks in their 60’s, if you know someone who is 60, have a parent who’s 60 or just generally enjoy watching funny things happen to other people, you’ll find something to relate to here—you may even find yourself saying, “Hey, that happened to me!” To read more of the New 60, visit their website at thenew60comic.com.
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Weichert’s Kohn recognized for sales awards John Chewens, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that sales associate Kyle Kohn with the Rye office was recognized for outstanding performance in October. Kohn led the Weichert sales region for dollar volume and resale dollar volume during the month. The Weichert region is comprised of offices throughout Rockland, Orange, Dutchess and Westchester counties. Invite this talented neighborhood specialist in to learn about the real estate services offered by Weichert, Realtors. Kohn can be reached at Weichert’s Rye office located at 83 Purchase St., or call 967-0460 for more information. Since 1969, Weichert, Realtors has grown from a single office into
one of the nation’s leading providers of homeownership services by putting its customers first. A family of 18 full-service real estate-related companies, Weichert provides an integrated real estate, mortgage, insurance and title settlement solution to simplify the home purchase experience for buyers and sellers. Weichert leverages its customer website weichert.com, one of the most visited real estate websites in the nation, to help families and individuals realize the dream of homeownership through quick and easy access to listing information and the services of its real estate professionals nationwide. Like other family-owned and -operated businesses, Weichert enjoys greater public trust according to several national surveys.
Kyle Kohn
For more information, Weichert’s customer service center can be reached at 1-800-USASOLD. (Submitted)
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Rye City & Harrison Home Sales Listings provided by the office of Westchester County Clerk Timothy C. Idoni Photos courtesy Zillow.com, Trulia.com, Hotpads.com, Spotproperty.com & Maps.google.com
1 Avery Court, Harrison 10/1/19 $1,127,250
1 Wainright St., Rye 9/10/19 $850,000
10 Roger Sherman Place, Rye 9/26/19 $1,483,500
10 Charles Lane, Rye Brook 10/10/19 $950,000
10 Rigene Road, Harrison 10/10/19 $1,825,000
1070 Boston Post Road, Rye 8/27/19 $925,000
115 Calvert St., Harrison 10/4/19 $680,000
12 Clark Lane, Rye 9/27/19 $2,327,777
131-133 Park Ave., W. Harrison 9/20/19 $890,000
135 Brush Hollow Crescent, Rye Brook 10/3/19 $662,500
15 Greenhaven Road, Rye 10/17/19 $990,000
17 Elm Hill Drive, Rye Brook 9/3/19 $899,000
18 Hawthorne Ave., Rye Brook 10/7/19 $825,000
184 Soundview Ave., Rye 10/18/19 $825,000
19 Augusta Court. Pyrchase 9/27/19 $1,900,000
21 Brookdale Place, Rye 10/2/219 $760,000
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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.
Dataism: Putting the person back in data Data is sexy. In some way or another, we’ve all fallen under its spell. We watch the votes being counted on animated maps on Election Day, or log the number of calories consumed on a Wednesday. This is because data is a powerful tool. An infographic can tell a thousand stories—of individuals in need, diseases to be cured, products to launch or dividends to sow. ArtsWestchester’s Dataism exhibition features the works of 13 contemporary artists who are captivated by the stories data can tell or, in some cases, forget to tell. These artworks take on diverse forms—hand-plotted graphs, interactive computer modules and ethereal textile installations, among others. While the subjects are also diverse, the works are unified by a series of critical questions in the age of data: when measuring a person by their swipes, steps-per-day and online purchases, is that person at risk of being lost in a sea of their own data? In other words, could data in the service of humankind leave out humanity? What can data tell us about the values of our current time? The Bruises We Don’t See, a collaborative project by Giorgia Lupi and Kaki King, narrates the story of the largely immeasurable impact a disease can have on a patient and their family by using data not typically collected by medical professionals. The quietly unfolding video, scored by King, tracks days and lab tests alongside emotional reactions to the symptoms of a disease and recurrent hospital visits. Notes like “spent the day sleeping,” “devastated” and “trying not to cry” remind viewers that a person is more than the quantitative aspects of their illness. Also motivated by showing what is often unseen
in the process of data collection is Shawn Lawson. His Hash Cash work explores some of the less compelling sides of cryptocurrencies. Cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, have many potential social and economic benefits, primarily because they are not backed by a single government. They also promise greater security, and allow anyone with a mobile device or computer to enter the currency exchange market. But there’s another side to cryptocurrencies. Lawson’s work visualizes Bitcoin transfers in real time. As transactions accumulate, the screen becomes increasingly filled with smog, which signals the increased electricity, equipment and CO2 emissions required to fuel the digital transactions. Artists like Jennifer Dalton, Richard Garrison and Derek Lerner bring the human element back to data by returning to traditional artistic media: colored pencils, paint and ballpoint pens. Laurie Frick’s related works are built on surveys she circulated to her friends and colleagues, in which she asked people to identify individuals who had a memorable impact on them. She then color-coded the responses by type of relationship, intimacy, age and how they affected her during specific stages of her life. The artist-generated datasets are then translated as largescale collages and stacks of translucent blocks. In some ways, art about data, or art using data, isn’t anything new. Claude Monet’s series of paintings depicting haystacks and Amiens Cathedral at different times of the day and year is a form of data art. But the proliferation of data in the opening decades of the 21st century offers artists new tools for exploring the way we live now, how we might live tomorrow, and how this way of life will reflect on future generations. Dataism is on view through Jan. 25, 2020. Gallery Nite Out, an after-hours gallery happy hour, will take place on Dec. 5. A curator’s tour will take place on Dec. 12. For more info, visit: artsw.org/dataism. Dataism is made possible with support from the National Endowment for the Arts and in collaboration with the Center for Digital Arts at Westchester Community College. -Kathleen Reckling
Bringing the living room From Mexico City to Westchester Color, enthusiasm and culture. That’s what Seth Soloway, director at The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College, PAC, experienced during his recent trip to Mexico—and that’s just what he has brought back home to Westchester. Citing his artistic vision for the Center, Soloway’s goal is to help represent the diverse communities of Westchester County. To be sure that PAC’s new “Spotlight on Mexico” series would ring true with audiences, he went straight to the source. In
Mexico City, Soloway found inspiration at the Enartes Festival, a conference designed for performing arts professionals. “When I curate this type of programming, I want to make sure that the artistic quality is really high, but also that it’s as authentic as possible,” he explained. “There is no replacement for seeing an audience’s reactions during a live performance. You can’t get that with a video… I want the series to represent what the audience actually wants to see, as opposed to what I think they’ll want to see.” Of course, Soloway didn’t just stay within the walls of the conference venue. In his search for unique artistic visions, he traveled throughout Mexico City. There, he witnessed an abundance of public art, its colors contributing to the composition of the city streets. He ate at local restaurants, and explored the city. In turn, he was able to experience the heart of the local community, its people and their values. The bold colors and the vibrant living that he experienced are evident within the performances in this series. Cultural differences are subtly reflected as well. For example, during one day of Soloway’s trip, his hotel advised everyone not to use the water. What was bothersome to some of the guests was second nature to the local residents. During Tania Pérez-Salas Compañía de Danza’s 5/5 performance, the company will perform Waters of Forgetfulness, a dance piece that explores the symbolic role of water as a life-giving force. The resulting lineup for the new series offers a more detailed look at the country’s overall culture—a balance ranging from folkloric music and dance traditions to performers who are currently popular in Mexico. In turn, the series facilitates a broader conversation about society and culture. It includes a contemporary company, Limón Dance Company, which addresses struggles, triumphs and community (Jan. 30); the Ballet Folclórico Nacional de México de Silvia Lozano, who bring the traditional dance and music of Mexico to the stage (March 14); and more. Soloway hopes this series will appeal to a broader audience in addition to the local Mexican population. He believes that it is important to get people from varying walks of life into one room for a shared experience in a comfortable setting… and he wants PAC to serve as that space. So, he is offering up the PAC as a “living room” for its community and campus, for audiences of differing backgrounds to have an open dialog. “In society, we’re in our own boxes and we stay there,” he said. “We’re not having important conversations. What happens in the living room of a home is that you’re going to have great conversations, and you’re going to have a discourse.” In a small way, this series is helping to bring a souvenir from Mexico home to us all. We’ll keep our souvenir in the living room. -Mary Alice Franklin
Don’t stop the music when renovation strikes Chamber music, by its traditional definition, has almost always referred to music that is new or recent, according to Copland House Artistic and Executive Director Michael Boriskin. Of course, this is not what one often imagines from a chamber music performance. Speaking of Copland House, whose season is filled with chamber music—what does an ensem-
ble do when its performance venue is being renovated? The music certainly doesn’t stop; it’s in a musician’s blood. Instead, the ensemble finds a new temporary but all-too-fitting home in which to play. In this case, the word “home” can be taken literally—almost. John Jay Homestead and Lyndhurst Mansion are both previously private residences, now glorious Westchester treasures that are open to the public. “Concert venues are a little like canvases, in that they hold and provide a kind of base for the artworks,” Boriskin said. “These concert spaces provide a wonderful platform where this music can live, breathe and sound.” In contrast to the historic locations on its roster this season, Copland House is dedicated to showcasing exclusively American works from the past 150 years—current, in the grand scheme of music’s timeline. In fact, many of the pieces have even been composed during very recent years. The five-concert season includes no fewer than 11 Copland House commissions—seven world premieres and six works that were developed by fellows from Copland House’s CULTIVATE Emerging Composers Institute, an all-scholarship mentoring program for American composers who are in the initial stages of their professional careers. Despite a hiccup in Copland House’s upcoming 2019-2020 season—the renovation of its performance venue, Merestead—the organization continues to break the expectation that this vivacious music should be played in large concert halls. In fact, chamber music is designed to be performed for small audiences by small ensembles, and set in intimate spaces such as palaces, castles and other grand mansions, rather than in larger theaters. The settings at Lyndhurst and John Jay Homestead—which Boriskin describes as “somehow both gracious and rustic”—recall the origins of chamber music recitals in private homes and salons, but they now open up the experience even more to include the local community. “[JJH and Lyndhurst’s] sizes and acoustics are really excellent for this music, which is multi-layered and nuanced,” Boriskin said. “Their drama, intensity and richness are somehow magnified by
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their intimacy—the music is both grand and personal at the same time.” For performance times and dates, visit coplandhouse.org.
Public art takes on new meaning as community members step in
-Mary Alice Franklin
Support the arts by attending a budget hearing Arts supporters can demonstrate to the Westchester County executive and the Board of Legislators their support for cultural funding by attending one of Westchester County’s budget hearings this fall. The arts enhance quality of life, strengthen communities and act as an economic engine for the Ccounty. Attendance in large numbers helps to demonstrate how much the community is engaged by arts and cultural programs, as well as the cumulative impact the arts have on life in Westchester. -Mary Alice Franklin
Must-see public art: New Rochelle state of mind As the paint dries on his latest piece, Loic Ercolessi has become one of the signature contributors to Westchester’s newest collection of murals. Ercolessi is a French Miami-based street artist who collaborates frequently with Street Art for Mankind, a local non-profit activist group that primarily uses murals to spread awareness about the fight against the exploitation and trafficking of children. Ercolessi’s new mural is part of a joint effort between Street Art for Mankind, the city of New Rochelle and the New Rochelle Council on the Arts to bring eight new murals to the Sound’s “Queen City,” including works by DanK, Lula Goce and Victor Ash. This latest public piece centers on the theme “Artistic Creativity” and features musicians Don McLane, a New Rochelle native, and Alicia Keys. The vivid portraits are composed of outlines in rich blues and blacks. These portraits are cut with red, white and gold accents that emphasize the expressive profiles of the two musicians. Lyrics to McLane’s classic “American Pie” song and Key’s “Empire State of Mind” anthemic collaboration with Jay-Z, each accompany their personas on the wall. “With this mural, I wanted not only to connect people of New Rochelle with incredible musical icons and inspiring songs, but also to count how much the City shares their creative spirit with Manhattan,” Ercolessi said. The murals will be on display in downtown New Rochelle for at least two years. For more info, visit streetartmankind.org/nrny. -Will Bermingham
Upcoming public hearings for the 2020 budget: Tuesday, Nov. 19, 7 p.m. Doles Recreation Center Theater 250 S. 6th Ave., Mount Vernon, NY Tuesday, Nov. 26, 7 p.m. Cortlandt Town Hall 1 Heady St., Cortlandt, NY Wednesday, Dec. 4, 7 p.m. Westchester County Board of Legislators Chambers 148 Martine Ave., 8th floor, White Plains, NY
Amanda Browder is the type of artist whose work you spot a mile away. Her signature geometric patterns of bright, community-sourced fabrics wrap buildings and structures all around the country— but no matter the location, the pieces are always unmistakably hers. However, according to the artist, these projects are not just hers. Browder encourages people to contribute to her landmark fabric sculptures, providing an entirely new level of accessibility in public art. The next project on Browder’s list is a monumental work of public art that will be draped from the top of ArtsWestchester’s historic nine-story building in downtown White Plains. The fabric sculpture is scheduled to go up in May 2020 and will remain on display for six weeks. Browder has always placed the community at the core of her artistic philosophy. “When I moved to Greenpoint, Brooklyn in 2007, I created my first interactive community-based project,” she said. “I decided to get to know everyone in my community through my contemporary art practice.” As such, Browder’s process welcomes a host of opportunities for the community to get involved. In the coming months, fabric drives hosted across the county will collect material for the project. Once fabric is sourced, public sewing days will allow local individuals, families and community groups to work directly with the artist to help construct the artwork itself. Those less inclined to actually sew will be encouraged to donate time and funds in support of the project’s execution. Browder has created a contemporary infrastructure in which everyone can participate in the artistic process. “Working with communities can be an empowering experience for everyone,” Browder said. “I get to talk to people involved and tell them, ‘you are the artist, you are the participant, you are going to help make this piece, and you should tell your friends that you made this.’” For more info, visit artsw.org/browder. -Mary Alice Franklin
of participatory public art. At the event, guests mingled, Browder spoke of her artistic vision and funds were raised to match part of the $49,500 that ArtsWestchester was granted from New York State Council on the Arts for this project. For more info, visit artsw.org/browder. -Mary Alice Franklin
Hudson River Museum set for expansion Hudson River Museum, HRM, is set to begin renovations for an expansion. This is made possible with funds from the Westchester County Board of Legislators, which recently voted unanimously to approve renovations at the century-old establishment in Yonkers. The board approved the use of $6.2 million, which had previously been allocated for other unbuilt improvements at the museum site. In addition to restorations to the historic Glenview house, these renovations include an expansion of the museum’s west wing to allow for additional gallery space for its permanent collection; enhancements to the climate control system to help preserve the Museum’s private collection; repairs to the leaky roof of the 1969 Brutalist-styled main building and a new indoor theater for winter programming. The project aims to provide HRM the ability to broaden its offerings to the public in Westchester and the metropolitan area. -Rocio De La Roca
Clay Art Center names new executive director The Clay Art Center, CAC, has announced the appointment of Emily Peck as its new executive director. Peck brings tremendous nonprofit arts experience to CAC. In her position as vice president of Private Sector Initiatives at Americans for the Arts, AFTA, she supported businesses and foundations in forming stronger partnerships to advance community. The Rye native also worked at Business Committee for the Arts (which later merged with AFTA) and Metropolitan Museum of Art. “Emily’s unique experience at the intersection of nonprofit, business and the arts will help build upon CAC’s six decades… while strategically guiding [it] forward,” said Carol Chevlowe, president of the CAC’s board of directors. -Mary Alice Franklin
ArtsWestchester raises funds for public art project New York State Assemblywoman Amy Paulin and Ira Schuman recently hosted a “Friendraiser” in support of a work of public art commissioned by ArtsWestchester. New York State textile artist Amanda Browder will create a monumental work
These articles appear in the November 2019 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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Fuel to the Fiers LIVE MIKE Mike Smith
With the 24/7 news cycle that’s taken over our consumption of professional athletics in the last decade or so, doesn’t it seem almost quaint to be faced with a sports controversy that’s actually about—you know—sports? On Tuesday, a report by The Athletic dredged up a story that has made the rounds in baseball circles over the years; the Houston Astros—winners of the 2017 World Series—were stealing signs. The allegations have been around for years and therefore didn’t come as a shock to most who follow the sport. But this time, reporters had former Astros pitcher Mike Fiers on record, explaining exactly what lengths his team would go through to gain an edge during home games. According to Fiers, the Astros had set up a camera in the bullpen that was able to record op-
posing catcher’s signs. The video feed was relayed down to a monitor between the clubhouse and the dugout, where Astros hitters would use the feed to decode the catchers’ signs and relay them to the hitters at the plate. It’s a scandal for sure, especially given just how successful the Astros have been at home over the last three years. But what has been most interesting to me over the last day or so, has been the discussion about how serious the Astros’ transgressions are in terms of baseball culture in general. Stealing signs has long been an accepted part of the sport. Every team I’ve been on since high school has had at least one player in the dugout whose sole responsibility during games was to see if he could crack the other team’s codes. But the difference between that and what the Astros have done is an important one, as the use of video technology to get an edge on opponents during games is expressly prohibited in Major League Baseball. This clearly takes things out-
side the grey area of standard baseball one-upmanship and into the realm of out-and-out cheating. But we’ve seen in the past that, when it comes to baseball, not all cheating is creating equal. Players who get caught doctoring baseballs or corking their bats are briefly suspended, then hop back into the game without any sort of black cloud hovering over their careers. Steroid guys, on the other hand, are treated differently and much more harshly, both by the league and by fans of the sport. So where will this Astros scandal fall on that spectrum? Will the organization pay a small fine and move on, conducting business as usual? Will manager AJ Hinch and GM Jeff Luhnow lose their jobs as a result? Only time will tell. But one thing is for certain right now; the baseball season might be over, but the offseason rumor mill is just starting to heat up.
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Former Houston Astros pitcher Mike Fiers admitted to reporters that his team engaged in sign-stealing during its 2017 World Series run. Sports Editor Mike Smith is interested to see the fallout from this bombshell. Photo courtesy Wikipedia.org
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Game Notes: • Matt Tepedino accounted for 4 touchdowns • Rye led 28-0 at half • The Garnets will play Section III Auburn on 11/15
By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor The last time Rye set foot on the field at Mahopac High School, the memory wasn’t a pleasant one. In 2018, taking on John Jay for the Section I title, the Garnets season came to an end when a potential game-winning drive was stopped mere feet from the endzone. Friday night, however, was an entirely different story. On Nov. 8, Rye won its first Class A title since 2014, turning in a dominant performance against Yorktown to top the Huskers 41-7. Unlike last year’s heartbreaking loss, there were no surprises last week for a Garnet team that controlled the action from the
Declan Lavelle throws a pass against Harrison on Oct. 14. On Friday, Lavelle threw four touchdown passes against Yorktown. Photos/Mike Smith
Matt Tepedino escapes a tackle against Harrison. Tepedino caught three touchdown passes and returned an interception for a score in Rye’s 41-7 win over Yorktown on Nov. 8.
opening whistle. “This is an unreal feeling, we’ve had this moment in our mind for 365 days, since last year,” senior wideout Matt Tepedino said. “To do it on the field
for 120 yards and three touchdowns, but also led a stifling Rye defensive effort with an interception return for a touchdown. Over the years, Tepedino said he has built a rapport with quar-
after being two yards short last year, it’s really amazing.” If it seemed like Rye cruised to a victory, the play of Tepedino was certainly one of the main factors. The senior had nine catches
Rye celebrates with the Class A trophy on Nov. 8. The Garnets beat Yorktown 41-7. Contributed photo
terback Declan Lavelle—who also hooked up with Quinn Kelly for five catches and a touchdown—and the two just seemed to be in sync on Friday night. “I executed what I had to do,
he executed what he had to do,” Tepedino said. “When he looked down field and I wasn’t open, he was able to find someone who was.” Defensively, Rye bottled up Yorktown’s standout running back, Dylan Smith, who gained just 66 yards on 15 carries. Despite being known as a team dedicated to the ground game, the Huskers were forced to open up the playbook as Rye’s quick start staked the Garnets to a 28-0 halftime lead. “Obviously we wanted to start fast, but you can’t script football,” Tepedino said. “We were able to execute the game plan, but I don’t know if we expected to come out and do that.” Rye will be back in action on Friday, Nov. 15 when they take on Section III runner-up Auburn in the state regional final at Mahopac High School. Auburn fell to Carthage 55-7 in the Section III final last week, but advanced to the NYSPHAA state tournament after securing a wild card berth. The winner of Friday’s game will play again on Nov. 22 at Middletown High School. CONTACT: sports@hometnwn.com