October 28, 2022

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Save the Sound settles with Harrison in Clean Water Act suit

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How the Community Resource Center is rebuilding its future

By Linnet Tse

The Community Resource Center, which has provided critical services to our community since 1998, was devas tated by Hurricane Ida just over one year ago. At the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Lo cal Summit’s Oct. 11 monthly program, the CRC’s leadership shared a look back over the past year and a look forward to the future it is planning.

Remembering Hurricane Ida

CRC Executive Director Jirandy Martinez reminded the audience that it was just over 13 months ago—Sept. 1, 2021—that Hurricane Ida swept through Mamaroneck, displacing 1,000 people, flooding 535 homes and causing $18 million in losses alone in the first week. Many families lost everything. The CRC’s home at 134 Center Ave. took in 14 feet of water, seriously damaging both their main building and the Worker Center, displacing them.

Martinez described how, despite the CRC’s own losses, the dedicated staff aided local families while working from

temporary space generously provided by St. Thomas Church. Nearly 300 families were given emergency financial assistance between $500-$5,000 per family; support was also provided in a variety of other ways, including helping clients with FEMA paperwork, assisting with housing needs, and helping replace clothing, furniture, appliances and other items lost in the flood.

CRC Today: Navigating New Chal lenges

While the CRC has resumed most of its programs and services, thanks to temporary space provided by several community partners including St. Thom as, the Mamaroneck Public Library, and the STEM Alliance, Luis Zarate, deputy executive director, pointed out that there have been a number of challenges.

In their borrowed spaces, there is often little or no private space for clients who need confidentiality in matters involving domestic violence, immigra tion issues and wage theft, as examples. In addition, the location of some of their temporary space has also been further

away from the community, making access difficult. Finally, Zarate explained that there was a trust factor to contend with. Clients are less likely to attend pro grams in a location unfamiliar to them. As a result, Zarate said that they are still working to rebuild participation levels in some of their programs.

Project CRC Rebuild

Operating out of temporary space for the past 13 months has made the CRC leadership team and board of directors acutely aware of how much they need their own space. Board member and Rebuild Committee member Leonard Au brey, shared that the Rebuild Committee, comprised of four board members along with Martinez and Zarate, established three project priorities after extensive dis cussions with stakeholder groups, includ ing municipal leaders. These included: 1) ensuring continued easy access by their clients; 2) ensuring sufficient space for growing and planned new programs; and 3) affordability while achieving signifi

Repairs to a sewer system that has been falling apart for decades will be made, and water quality restoration efforts will be funded, now that Save the Sound and the town/village of Harrison have reached a collaborative agreement. It would resolve Save the Sound’s Clean Water Act enforcement action filed in 2015 that stemmed from discharges of sewage from the municipality’s sanitary sewers due to deteriorating pipes. The proposed agreement was filed by Save the Sound and Harrison with the Federal District Court for the Southern District of New York and is subject to a 45-day review period by the U.S. Department of Justice and Environmental Protec tion Agency. The settlement came just before the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act today.

The agreement requires Har rison to repair its approximately 64 miles of wastewater collection pipe, fixing approximately 6,000 inflow- and infiltration-related de fects and over 9,600 total defects. As well, Harrison will contribute $60,000 to the Westchester Soil and Water Conservation District for an Environmental Benefit Proj ect that will address water quality in the Westchester Long Island Sound watershed area.

“We’re pleased that Harrison is taking this very necessary action to protect its residents’ health and Long Island Sound ecosys tems. The work is extensive and spread out over several years,” said Roger Reynolds, chief legal counsel at Save the Sound. “There are firm enforceable milestones and deadlines attached, and we

will be diligent in monitoring and enforcing those deadlines as we have in our previous Westchester settlements.”

In 2015, Save the Sound brought suit against Westchester County and the municipalities of Rye, Rye Brook, Harrison, Scars dale, Larchmont, Town of Mama roneck, Village of Mamaroneck, New Rochelle, Pelham Manor, Port Chester, and White Plains. For decades, the deteriorating sewer lines that ran under the streets and lawns of these towns had been overwhelmed during rainstorms and leaking sewage into our waterways, causing low oxygen, high bacteria levels, and long-term harm to Long Island Sound. Poorly maintained sewer pipes are an important reason that beaches are closed after rain, and harvesting clams or oysters in local bays and harbors is prohibited. As a result of Save the Sound’s ongoing lawsuit, the county and municipalities have been studying their systems and making repairs necessary to protect Long Island Sound.

Save the Sound has reached final resolutions with five other Westchester municipalities (Port Chester, Village of Mamaroneck, White Plains, Rye Brook, and Rye), which have agreed to make necessary repairs, keep their systems in a state of good repair going forward, and perform $225,000 worth of environmental benefit projects to restore water quality in their local waterways. The settlement with Harrison would be the sixth and

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would require extensive repairs, and bring the running total in Environmental Bene fit Payments for the Westchester case to $285,000. Save the Sound has been active in Connecticut as well, reaching settlements this fall in its stormwater pollution lawsuits against the municipalities of Ridgefield and Redding with $140,000 going in Environ mental Benefit Projects for the Norwalk River.

Importantly, Harrison has also agreed to create an “insurance” program where residents can contribute to a common fund that will be used to repair private laterals unless they opt out. Private laterals are sewage pipes that go from residents’ houses to the main town sewer line and are also in need of periodic repair and maintenance to protect water quality.

“Our legal team takes action across the region to systematically address problems facing Long Island Sound to make it safer for fishing and swimming,” said Reynolds.

“The agreement with Harrison, and other re cent actions in New York and Connecticut, illustrate anew how relevant and powerful the 50-year-old federal Clean Water Act continues to be in protecting our Sound, our rivers, and our people from water pol lution.”

DMV, DEC warn motorists to watch for deer on roadways

The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, DMV, and Department of Environmen tal Conservation, DEC, reminded drivers that deer and moose become more active and are more likely to enter public roadways in the fall. During the months of October, November, and December, it is breeding season for deer and the animals are more visible. According to the University at Albany’s Institute for Traffic Safety Manage ment and Research, 41% of the crashes in 2021 between deer and vehicles occurred during this three-month span. Motorists should also be on alert for moose on roadways in the Adirondacks and surrounding areas this time of year.

“New York’s roadways are as beautiful as ever during the fall months, but it’s also when deer and moose are more active so motorists must drive with extra caution to help avoid a collision,” said Mark J.F. Schroeder, DMV commissioner and chair of the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee.

“Watch for deer-crossing signs along roadways, as they indicate deer have been seen at that location and have collided with cars there. Those signs are meant to warn you to be extra cautious when driving through such locations.”

“The fall season is a peak time for wildlife activity across New York, especially for deer and moose who can cross roadways and create the potential for an accident,” said DEC Commission er Basil Seggos. “Regardless of where you live, all motorists should keep an eye out and be aware that wildlife can cross their paths.”

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cially active at dawn and dusk when visibility may be reduced and commuter traffic may be heavy. DEC recommends motorists take these precautions to reduce the chance of hitting a deer or moose:

• Decrease speed when you approach deer near roadsides. Deer can “bolt” or change direc tion at the last minute;

• If you see a deer go across the road, de crease speed and be careful. Deer often travel in groups, so expect other deer to follow;

• Use emergency lights or a headlight signal to warn other drivers when deer are seen on or near the road;

• Use caution on roadways marked with deer crossing signs; and

• Use extreme caution when driving at dawn or dusk, when animal movement is at its highest and visibility is reduced.

If encountering an animal on the roadway, brake firmly but do not swerve. Swerving can cause a collision with another vehicle, a tree, a pole, or other objects. If an animal is hit, DEC advises motorists to stay away from the animal. A frightened, wounded deer or moose could use its powerful legs and sharp hooves to cause harm.

Other tips for if you strike or encounter an animal include:

• Move your vehicle to a safe place. If possi ble, pull over to the side of the road, and turn on hazard lights. If leaving the vehicle, stay off the road and out of the way of any oncoming vehi cles. If a collision occurs at dusk or dawn, please remember traffic visibility could be reduced.

• Call the police. Alert authorities if the animal is blocking traffic and creating a threat for other drivers. If the collision results in injury, death, or more than $1,000 in property damage, you must fill out an official crash report and send it to DMV.

• Don’t assume your vehicle is safe to drive. Look for leaking fluid, loose parts, tire damage, broken lights, a hood that won’t latch and other safety hazards. If your vehicle seems unsafe in any way, call for a tow truck.

Early fall is the breeding season for moose in northern New York, and moose wander looking for mates, leading them to areas where they are not typically seen. While this improves the op portunities for people to enjoy moose sightings, it also increases the danger of colliding with one on the roadway.

Moose are much larger and taller than deer. Their large body causes greater damage, and, when struck, their height often causes them to impact the windshield of a car or pickup truck, not just the front of the vehicle. Moose are espe cially difficult to see at night because of their dark brown to black coloring and their height - which puts their head and much of their body above vehicle headlights.

More information about moose and deer can be found on DEC’s website. Additionally, precautions and safety tips about special driving conditions, such as driving in rain, in winter, or in driving emergencies, can be found on DMV’s website.

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7th Annual Youth A Cappella Festival

The Westchester Chordsmen chorus and Mama roneck High School are proud to present their 7th Annual Youth A Cappella Festival on Nov. 6 from 2 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

This year’s festival is once again co-spon sored by and located at Mamaroneck High School. Admission is free. This is a joint community service project of The Westchester Chordsmen and Mama roneck High School’s Music Department.

More than 10 A Cappella groups (male, female, mixed) from local high schools in Westchester are scheduled to perform, along with a brief concert by the Chordsmen. This year’s special guest perform ers are GQ, the award-winning ladies quartet from Baltimore Maryland. The finale will feature all the

groups united on-stage with the Chordsmen singing “You’ve Got A Friend In Me.”

Bob Sideli, president of The Westchester Chordsmen, said: “We are very excited about this year’s festival. Along with Mamaroneck High School, we are proud to support and encourage youth a cappella singing in Westchester,” said Bob Sideli, president of The Westchester Chordsman.

Date: Sunday, Nov. 6

Time: 2 p.m.

Location: Mamaroneck High School, 1000 W. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck NY 10543

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Rye to begin long-awaited dredging project

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highly anticipated dredging began mobilizing the week of Oct. 24 and dredging will begin the following week. Work will take place during low tides.

The agreement calls for the removal of 20,000 cubic yards from the channel. The area of work in this phase of the dredge is from the American Yacht Club to the Harbor

The contract also calls for the clean silt to be sent offsite to deep waters in Con necticut.

We request that users of the boat basin and channel observe added caution and patience while navigating the area. The city plans to provide additional details and further information in the coming weeks.

It is anticipated that dredging of the boat basin will take place in the fall of next year.

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The Westchester Chordsmen chorus and Mamaroneck High School are proud to present their 7th Annual Youth A Cappella Festival on Nov. 6

County Health Department raises awareness about lead exposure

While the effects of lead poisoning may be permanent, if caught early, parents and guardians can prevent further exposure and reduce the harmful effects of lead. Here’s how:

Lead is a toxic mineral that is often found in paint in homes built before 1978. It has a sweet taste, which makes lead paint chips and lead dust attractive to young children. It can also be found in some imported costume jewelry and toys, cosmetics, glazed pottery, antiques, ceramic ware, candy and spices.

All children, from six months to six years old, should have a lead assessment at every well visit by their medical provider, and under state law, all children who are one and two years old must receive a blood lead test.

“I encourage all parents and caregivers to ask their child’s healthcare provider to assess their child’s risk and need for lead exposure testing,” Latimer said.

Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler added: “No level of lead exposure is safe in children, and even low levels of lead in blood can negatively affect a child’s intelligence, ability to pay attention and to do well in school. When children are exposed to lead, we work together with families to identify the source of their exposure and to assure it is safely removed or move children to a safer place.”

• Make a plan with your doctor and follow up on time with all recommended blood lead tests.

• Have your home inspected by a licensed lead inspector before you remodel or renovate.

• Find and fix lead in your home.

• Use wet paper towels or a wet mop to clean up lead dust or paint chips.

• Wash your child’s hands and toys often with soap and water, and before eating and sleeping.

• Give your child healthy foods with calcium, iron and vitamin C to help keep lead out of the body.

• Always use cold water for drinking, preparing bottles and cooking.

• Never warm food in glazed pottery. Store food in glass, plastic or stainless steel containers, never in open cans. Be aware that some toys, makeup, pottery, food, spices and sauces, and other products made outside of the USA may contain lead.

Amler said: “While the most common source of lead poisoning is chipped or peeling paint, candy, toys, glazed pot tery, cosmetics and home remedies are

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About 500,000 American children between ages one and five have elevated levels of lead in their blood, according to the CDC.

Lead Poisoning Prevention

George Latimer

During Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, County Executive George Latimer and the Westchester County Department of Health remind families to protect children from the harmful effects of lead exposure in their own homes.

Mamaroneck library celebrates centennial kickoff

On Thursday, Oct. 13, Mamaroneck Public Library celebrated the kickoff of their upcoming centennial. Library Director Jennifer O’Neill was presented with a Proclamation from the State of New York on behalf of state Sen. Shelley Mayer and state Assemblyman Steve Otis. Also in attendance were local government officials Mamaroneck Town Supervisor Jaine Elkind-Eney, village Mayor Tom Murphy, village trustees Nora Lucas and Dan Natchez, and Judge Dan Gallagher.

“It was a great evening,” O’Neill said. “We highlighted our innovative and creative work and demonstrated how we continue to strengthen the community. It was wonderful to see so many people coming out to support the library.”

Board President Ellen Freeman took the opportunity to thank O’Neill, the staff and present and former library board members for their hard work and dedication.

Guests experienced a sample of some of the library’s expansive programming in the form of a drum circle, Virtual Reality Demonstrations, 3D Printing and video games, an historic library photo exhibit and the debut of a library video, produced by LMC Media. Guests were treated to a variety of food, beverages and goods donated by local businesses 25 North, Baby Duke’s/Duke’s Ramen, Chocolations, DeCicco & Sons, Duck Donuts, The Flower Bar, Halftime Beverages, Hampshire Country Club, Mama Village Rx & Wellness, Smokehouse Tailgate Grill and Sound Shore Liquor Pantry. New York State Assemblyman Steve Otis at the Mamaroneck Public Library’s centennial kickoff.

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On Thursday, Oct. 13, Mamaroneck Public Library celebrated the kickoff of their upcoming centennial.

"I CAN STAND WITHOUT CONSTANT PAIN IN MY FEET! "

"It started out as a normal outing. My husband and I had to run to the grocery store. We were driving down the road casually going over our shopping list when the car ahead of me started to slow down anticipating the yellow light. I started to move my foot from the gas to the brake as any normal person would do when they see brake lights in front of them, but I couldn't. I couldn't feel my foot. The car kept moving forward and I just couldn't get my foot on the brake. And CRUNCH! I finally came to a stop when I hit the car in front of me."

This tragic story was shared with us by Joyce R., a Westchester resident who has peripheral neuropathy. While no one was hurt in the accident, Joyce had suffered almost everyday with tingling and burning in her feet until numbness set in and she could no longer feel the brake pedal beneath her foot.

"The first stage is pain." shares Acupuncturist Taisha Gonzalez, L.Ac. of Signature Acupuncture Studio. "You feel burning, tingling, sharp pains, or you feel like you're walking on tacks or marbles. This pain eventually subsides and the numbness sets in. Unfortunately, the numbness brings with it a whole other host of problems."

This was the case with Joyce. "I said I wasn't going to drive again. What if that had been a pedestrian?"

It is terribly common that peripheral neuropathy and its debilitating symptoms interfere with a person's ability to live their life. Joyce was now reliant on her husband to drive her around, even the simple pleasure of going to the hair salon, or going out to dinner with friends was outside her capabilities. And even more common, Joyce's' general practitioner and several specialists told her there was nothing they could do other than prescribe her pills that would ease the pain of her neuropathy.

That's where Acupuncturist Taisha Gonzalez and her staff at Signature Acupuncture Studio come in. "About 50% of our current patients come to us suffering the same condition as Joyce,"says Taisha Gonzalez, L.Ac.

They're in constant pain from neuropathy and it prevents them from not only living, but more importantly, it prevents them from enjoying life. Depending on the severity of their nerve damage, we typically see tremendous progress in 3-4 months of treatment. We believe in making your golden years golden.

"I can't lie," confides Joyce. "I was skeptical at first. I've heard over and over again from docs and specialists that there was nothing that could be done

This local clinic has a modern, medical solution to treat your Peripheral Neuropathy and is seeing incredible results!

and then there's a local Acupuncturist that tells me she can help. Turns out she was right! About three months after treatment I was able to confidently drive myself to my appointments! It's hard to put into words how incredible this is, quite frankly Taisha gave me my life back."

While Signature Acupuncture Studio specializes in acupuncture and it's definitely part of their protocols in treating neuropathy, the real secret is in a more modern medical solution called ATP Resonance BioTherapy. "This technology was originally developed by NASA to expedite healing and recovery", shares Taisha, acupuncturist and owner of the clinic. "It's like watering a plant. ATP Resonance BioTherapy stimulates the blood vessels to grow back around the peripheral nerve and provide them the proper nutrients to heal and repair."

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Westchester County’s Department of En vironmental Facilities, DEF, will be conducting a Household Recycling Day, HRD, event on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sprain Ridge Park, 149 Jackson Ave., Yon kers. The upcoming HRD event in Yonkers will be the fourth HRD event of 2022.

Back by popular demand, the county returns to Sprain Ridge Park for the first of two additional events added for the fall of 2022. The county will now host six total HRD events in 2022 to provide even more county residents with access to the safe and conve nient disposal of household waste.

In addition to properly labelled household chemicals, tires, scrap metal, electronics, appliances, special wastes found in a typical household, documents for shredding, and expired or unwanted medications; the county will also be accepting latex paint and textiles for recycling at the Oct. 29 HRD Event.

Generally, the following items are accept ed for safe disposal or recycling:

· Properly labelled household chemicals, such as:

§ Household cleaning products

§ Most automotive fluids (antifreeze, brake fluid, gasoline, but not motor oil)

§ Flammable liquids (kerosene, butane, lighter fluid, turpentine)

§ Metal, jewelry, and furniture polishes and waxes; wood preservatives

§ Fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides, herbicides

§ Photographic and swimming pool chemicals

· Batteries – only lithium, vehicle, recharge able, or button cell

· Textiles- footwear, clothing, linens, leather, small area rugs, and handbags

· Latex and oil-based Paint, wood stains

· Fluorescent light bulbs & CFLs

· Fire extinguishers

· BBQ propane tanks (up to 20 lbs.)

· Mercury containing devices (thermome ters and thermostats)

· Electronic waste (TVs, computer monitors and towers)

· Expired or unwanted medications, both OTC and prescription

· Personal documents for shredding (limit of four (4) file-size boxes per household)

· Tires

Items that will not be accepted and should not be brought to the Household Recycling Day include, non-rechargeable alkaline and carbon zinc batteries (they can be safely discarded in the trash), motor oil, smoke detectors, cell phones, explosives (flares, fireworks, ammunition), construction debris and hypodermic needles. Also, waste from businesses, schools, or other institutions will not be accepted.

For more information on what to bring to this event, visit www.westchestergov.com/ recycling or call 813-5425.

If you are unable to attend the HRD Event, you can dispose of your hard-to-get-rid-of household waste by making a convenient ap pointment for the County’s Household-Material Recycling Facility (H-MRF), 15 Woods Road, Valhalla. The H-MRF is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. by appoint ment, and accepts the same items that are accepted at the HRD events. For more informa tion about the H-MRF or to make an appoint ment, visit https://environment.westchestergov. com/facilities/h-mrf or call 813-5425.

Additionally, on Saturday, Oct. 29, the H-MRF will provide residents with the oppor tunity to dispose of prescription and over-thecounter medications by appointment as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Residents can drive-thru and drop off their medications, which should be in their original containers, if possible, or placed inside sealed plastic bags. In 2021, DEF collect ed and safely disposed of 6,479 pounds of prescription and over-the-counter medica tions through collection events at the H-MRF. Last spring, Americans turned in over 360 tons (721,093 pounds) of unused or expired prescription drugs and vape devices at over 5,000 sites operated by the US Drug En forcement Agency (USDEA), and more than 4,400 of its state and local law enforcement partners. Overall, since 2010, USDEA and its partners have taken in nearly 16 million pounds of pills and liquid medicine.

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cant protection from future flooding.

According to Aubrey, the Rebuild Committee considered three options: 1) selling the existing build ing and relocating; 2) elevating or adding a second floor to the main building at the current site; and 3) maximizing flood protection for existing facilities at the current site. After extensive research, the Rebuild Committee has recommended the third option. Aubrey noted that this option meets the committee’s priorities and is more affordable compared to the other options.

Planned flood mitigation measures include moving the main entrance up from the current ground level to the first floor, above the base flood elevation; relocating the new mechanicals and generator to the roof of the walkway that will connect the main build ing and the Worker Center; rebuilding the basement using materials recommended by FEMA for flood mitigation; and blocking the seven basement windows that were a major source of water infiltration during Ida. The plans will also include some enhancements and health and safety improvements including adding plumbing to the Worker Center.

Aubrey shared that the project costs are estimated to be between $1.7 and $2 million, with more than

$900,000 committed/identified. The largest sources of the committed/identified funds include government grants and loans, individual donors, and foundations and community organizations. Their goal is for the CRC to be able to move into their rebuilt space by the end of 2023.

Invitation to Be Part of the CRC’s Rebuild Journey

Nicole Tuck, director of development, invited audience members to be part of the CRC’s rebuild journey by supporting their upcoming gala on Thurs day, Nov. 17 at Beach Point Club. Funds raised from the event will go towards the rebuild. The event will

honor the Rev. Tami Burks and St. Thomas Episcopal Church.

In closing, Martinez thanked the entire community for its support of the CRC and the Mamaroneck flood victims and especially St. Thomas Church, whose facilities the CRC continues to use for its operations.

The Larchmont-Mamaroneck Local Summit is an informal community council that seeks to make a better life for the community by keeping it informed of major issues of concern. The next Zoom program, co-hosted with LMC Media, will be on Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 8 a.m. and will look at how our community is responding to student mental health issues.

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NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 09/16/22 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:7 White Plains Rd., Bronxville, NY 10708. Notice of For mation of Outretext Media LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

NY Secretary of State (SSNY) on 7/4/22 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:19 Lee Court, New Rochelle, NY 10805. Notice of Formation of Real Reading Solutions, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of Tanave LLC, a domestic limited liability company (LLC). Ar ticles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/14/2022. The LLC is located in Westchester County. The SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to the office location: 58 Round A Bend Road, Tarrytown, NY 10591. Purpose: to engage in any lawful act or activity.

Notice of Formation of Thomas J. Stone LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 9/7/2022. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Registered Agent Solutions, Inc., 236 Broadway, Menands, New York, 12204. Purpose: any lawful act or activity.

Notice of Formation of We Heave Ho LLC . Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 10/04/2022. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to We Heave Ho LLC, 43 Waters Edge, Rye, New York 10580, Purpose: any lawful act or activity.

Notice is hereby given that a license, number TBD, for an on premises license has been applied for by the undersigned to sell liquor, beer, wine, and cider at retail in a restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 207 Halstead Ave., Harri son, NY 10528, for on premises consumption. Cupped Desserts LLC

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF BMD GROUP, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/05/2022. Office Location: West chester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The Post Office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him is 9 Edgewood Avenue, Larchmont, NY 10538. Purpose of LLC: To engage in any and all business activities permitted under the laws of the State of New York.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A LICENSE NUMBER #1301778 FOR BEER AND/OR WINE SUMMIT A CHANGE FOR A FULL LIQUOR LICENSE HAS BEEN APPLIED FOR

NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 10/04/2022

location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as

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upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:59 Livingston Rd, Scarsdale, NY 10583. Notice of For mation of Stunning Spaces, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 10/19/22 Office location: Westchester County SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 249 Surrey Drive, New Rochelle, NY 10804. Notice of Formation of J Rivera Registered Nurse Consultant, PLLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any

activity.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Notice is hereby given that SEALED PROPOSALS for:

RFB #22/23-20: Tree Pruning Services will be received until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at the Business Office of the Harrison Central School District, located at 50 Union Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528; (914) 630-3011. All bids will be publicly opened and read at said time and place.

Specifications and bid forms may be obtained at www.bidnetdirect.com/new-york or from the district Business Office beginning Monday, October 24, 2022. All bid addenda will be transmitted to registered bid holders and posted to www.bidnetdirect.com/new-york.

Bids shall be submitted in sealed envelopes bearing the name and address of the bidder on the outside, addressed to: PURCHASING AGENT, HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT and clearly marked on the outside with the bid opening date and “RFB #22/23-20: Tree Pruning Services”. The Harrison Central School District is not responsible for bids opened prior to the bid opening if bid number and opening date do not appear on the envelope. Bids opened prior to the date and time indicated are invalid. The bidder assumes the risk of any delay in the mail, or in the handling of the mail by employees of the Harrison Central School District, as well as improper hand delivery.

The Harrison Central School District reserves the right to waive any informalities in the bids, or to reject all bids, or to accept any bid which in the opinion of the Board will be to their best interest.

By order of the Board of Education Michelle DeCarlo District Clerk

Dated: October 24, 2022

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held in Village Hall, 65 Main Street, Tuckahoe, NY at 7:00 p.m. on November 7, 2022 to consider a proposed local law amending Chapter 6, Article X of the Village Zoning Code titled Administration and Enforcement of Uniform Code as per the requirement from NYS.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

David Burke

Village Administrator Dated, Tuckahoe, NY October 28, 2022

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held in Village Hall, 65 Main Street, Tuckahoe, NY at 7:00 p.m. on November 7, 2022 to consider a proposed local law amending Chapter 11A of the Village Code to amend the members of the Historic Preservation Commission from three to five members.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

David Burke

Village Administrator Dated, Tuckahoe, NY October 28, 2022

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Notice is hereby given that SEALED PROPOSALS for:

RFB #22/23-21: Roofing Services will be received until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at the Business Office of the Harrison Central School District, located at 50 Union Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528; (914) 630-3011. All bids will be publicly opened and read at said time and place.

Specifications and bid forms may be obtained at www.bidnetdirect.com/new-york or from the district Business Office beginning Monday, October 24, 2022. All bid addenda will be transmitted to registered bid holders and posted to www.bidnetdirect.com/new-york.

Bids shall be submitted in sealed envelopes bearing the name and address of the bidder on the outside, addressed to: PURCHASING AGENT, HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT and clearly marked on the outside with the bid opening date and “RFB #22/23-21: Roofing Services”. The Harrison Central School District is not responsible for bids opened prior to the bid opening if bid number and opening date do not appear on the envelope. Bids opened prior to the date and time indicated are invalid. The bidder assumes the risk of any delay in the mail, or in the handling of the mail by employees of the Harrison Central School District, as well as improper hand delivery.

The Harrison Central School District reserves the right to waive any informalities in the bids, or to reject all bids, or to accept any bid which in the opinion of the Board will be to their best interest.

By order of the Board of Education Michelle DeCarlo District Clerk

Dated: October 24, 2022

The agony of defeat

Pelham, a juggernaut but also a bit ter rival, for the chance to make the postseason, and boy did they rise to the occasion.

It’s often been said that de feat can teach and athletes more valuable lessons than victory. And while that may be true, as a former athlete, I can say that I’d prefer to be ignorant.

I’m reminded of just how devas tating a loss can be a few times a year—generally around high school playoff season—and no matter how many times I I see it play out on the ballfields or in the gyms, it always feels like a gut punch.

And to think, I’m looking from the outside in.

Last week, I got the chance to see one of those painful losses up close, as Eastchester’s football team—enjoying a successful, if unex pected season—needed one more win to secure its place in the Class A playoffs. They were taking on 6-1

While most pundits might not have given the Eagles a great chance coming into the game, they proved at every turn just how talent ed, tough and resilient they were.

And with under a minute remaining, they seemed in control of the game, poised to punch their ticket to the postseason.

And then disaster struck.

A 93-yard punt return with 27 seconds left by Nick Massaregli dashed the Eagles’ hopes, despite a spirited drive down the field that put them within striking distance over the final 10 seconds of the game.

That was it, one dramatic play to undo everything the Eagles had worked for, not only that game, but all season.

I watched players and coaches process what had happened in real time, and even as an outsider, that was tough to do. You couldn’t help

but feel for this crew, who came into the season with few expectations, suffered catastrophic injuries to some of its biggest stars and still found itself knocking on the door of postseason contention.

One day, I’m sure, the players on this team will look back on the season fondly.

They’ll know just how special what they were able to do was, even if it didn’t end the way they had hoped.

But there’s not a whole lot of time for reflection in the moment when a season, especially a good one, comes to an end.

So here’s to the Eagles—and all the other sports teams this fall—who will inevitably see their hopes for a league, section or state dashed at some point. There are so few cham pions crowned, it’s bound to be the experience of the masses, rather than the lucky few.

But for those teams going through that grieving process, I would offer the following words of

wisdom; Hold onto that pain, and remember it.

Sure, it may seem counter-intu itive, but that’s the sort of pain that only comes from being invested in something. It’s the kind of pain that comes from buying in, putting in the work, and sweating with your teammates from the preseason to the final whistle.

It means you fought, it means you cared, and it means you share some thing with group of teammates that

will be a bond between you forever.

It may feel like a consolation prize now, but one day, you’ll come to realize that the emotions and the feelings athletics can elicit are the reason you suit up in the first place.

If it didn’t matter so much, it wouldn’t hurt so bad.

And that’s kind of the beauty of the whole thing.

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Dom Sperandio celebrates after an Eastchester touchdown during the Eagles’ game against Pelham on Oct. 22. The Eagles’ shocking loss to Pelham might sting now, but that pain is one example of the beauty of sports. Photo/Mike Smith

Garnets sink Huskies in Class A first round

By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor

On Friday, Oct. 21, two bitter rivals met on the pitch in a do-or-die playoff game that would determine which whether Harrison or Rye’s season would continue.

In the end, it was the Garnets that would move on, although their 2-1 first-round win wouldn’t be without its fair share of drama.

Rye struck first and dominated much of the early portion of the game getting a pair of goals from Mary Sack to head into halftime with what seemed like a comfort able two-goal lead.

The lead would be anything but comfortable, however, as the Huskies— with their backs against the wall—came out flying in the second half, pulling to within one score on a goal by Stella Perini and forcing the Garnets on their heels for much of the final 40 minutes

of play.

Rye coach Rich Savage credited the Huskies with their play in the second half, noting that it Harrison looked more like the team that played Rye to a 0-0 draw a few weeks ago than the team the Garnets beat 6-2 back in September.

“[Harrison] is a big, fast team and they were playing for their season, so they had

a ton of energy,” said Savage. “And we’re a young team; at any point we’d have one senior out there so it’s really a learning experience for a lot of these girls.”

Despite those second half hiccups, however, the Garnets were still able to do enough right late in the game to come away with the win, something that Savage feels will benefit his team, both in

this year’s postseason and later in their careers.

“They learned a a lot, especially in terms of playing with a lead and protecting it with time running down,” he said. “Just about how we have to stay composed.”

With the win, the No. 4 seed Garnets earned the right to move on to the Class A quarterfinals, where they will square off against No. 5

The two teams squared off earlier in the year, with Rye topping the Pirates 3-1 back on Sept. 12. Savage noted that, on that day, Pearl River was without a few of it’s top players, and that Rye should be prepared for a dogfight on Monday afternoon.

The Pirates will come into that game having gone 10-01 in their last 11 games.

“We know this is going to be a tough game, they’re big, they play a physical style,” said Savage. “They like to play a long ball where we like to keep the ball on the ground, so we’d like to play the way we did for the first half [against Harrison] as opposed to the second.”

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Harrison and Rye square off in the Class A first round on Oct. 21. The Garnets topped the Huskies 2-1.

Pearl River.

Bowyn Brown heads the ball against the Huskies on Friday night. Photos/Mike Smith

Harrison’s Stella Perini heads the ball against Rye. Perini had the Huskies’ lone goal on the night.