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October 8, 2021 | Vol. 9, Number 38 | www.ryecityreview.com
Westchester announces Project Alliance
Catch me
if you can! Owen Kovacs breaks loose for a 70-yard touchdown run against Harrison on Oct. 2, 2021. Rye topped the Huskies to extend its all-time series lead to 49-42-3. For story, see page 16.
Photo/ Mike Smith
AG delivers up to $18M to Westchester for opioid crisis New York Attorney General Letitia James continued her statewide “HealNY” tour of New York State with a stop in Westchester County on Tuesday, Oct. 5, where she announced that she will deliver up to $94 million for the Hudson Valley to combat the opioid epidemic. The funds come from different settlements James has negotiated following her March 2019 lawsuit against the various manufacturers and distributors responsible for the opioid crisis. James’ tour will make stops in dozens of New York counties throughout the month of October, with up to $1.5 billion in funds going to counties across New York state. “After more than two decades of having lethal opioids spread across every county of the Hudson Valley, today we are helping
this community heal by announcing we will be delivering up to $94 million to invest in opioid prevention, treatment, and recovery,” said James. “These funds will help the Hudson Valley turn the tide on the opioid crisis. While no amount of money will ever make up for all the lives lost, these funds will be vital in helping to prevent future deaths.” The lawsuit James filed in 2019 was, at the time, the nation’s most extensive lawsuit against the various manufacturers and distributors of opioids. These manufacturers and distributors were responsible for heavily marketing opioids to doctors, hospitals, health care systems, and others, which led to the over prescription of the drugs across New York and the rest of the nation over the last two decades. The manufactur-
ers named in James’ complaint included Purdue Pharma and its affiliates, as well as members of the Sackler Family (owners of Purdue) and trusts they control; Janssen Pharmaceuticals and its affiliates (including its parent company Johnson & Johnson); Mallinckrodt LLC and its affiliates; Endo Health Solutions and its affiliates; Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. and its affiliates; and Allergan Finance, LLC and its affiliates. The distributors named in the complaint were McKesson Corporation, Cardinal Health Inc., Amerisource Bergen Drug Corporation, and Rochester Drug Cooperative Inc. “I want to thank Attorney General Tish James for fighting to secure these funds. This year, the State Senate and State Assembly, working in partnership
with the attorney general, passed legislation to guarantee that these funds from opioid settlements are used for the development of new services and support,” said state Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins. “We can’t bring back the tragic losses experienced by too many families in Westchester and across New York state, but we can and will seek justice.” Last month, a settlement with Endo was announced that has already delivered $50 million to New York state and Nassau and Suffolk counties to combat the opioid crisis and remove the opioid manufacturer from New York’s ongoing opioid trial. Also, last month, a settlement that secured more than $4.5 OPIOID continued on page 7
In response to the Westchester County Police Reform & Reimagining Task Force report to the governor, the county is announcing Project Alliance. Project Alliance represents a fiveprong approach developed by Westchester County Executive George Latimer with the Department of Community Mental Health, Department of Public Safety, Department of Emergency Services and Department of Social Services to address the needs of Westchester County residents with behavioral health challenges. The five prongs: • 911 Dispatch Diversion Training • Enhanced training for EMT responding to behavioral health issues • Enhancement of countywide Behavioral Health Crisis Response Line • Crisis Intervention Team trainings • Mobile Crisis Response Teams (MCRT) “For nearly 20 years, the Department of Community Mental Health has partnered with law enforcement around Westchester to help address behavioral health emergencies when they arise, Department of Community Mental Health Commissioner Michael Orth said. “Through Project Alliance, our community members, law enforcement personnel and service providers will become safer and better connected.” Department of Emergency Services Commissioner Richard Wishnie added, “From the start this has been a collaborative effort and the results will be a better outcome for those who suffer from mental health issues.” 911 Dispatch Diversion Training Westchester County will provide training to all law enforcement agencies on 911 Diversion. This training is based on a model developed in Broome County/
Binghamton and creates a fourth option for emergency response, adding Behavioral Health to the existing police, fire and medical responses. This ongoing training is offered in two phases: (1) Offered to county dispatchers and (2) available to all law enforcement agencies in the county. There is no charge for the training. Enhanced Training for EMT on responding to behavioral health issues To enhance and expand training for EMTs and paramedics in responding to a mental health crisis, Wishnie and Orth developed a specialized crisis training to members of the EMS community. This training module will be ready for implementation late fall. Enhancement of countywide Behavioral Health Crisis Response Line The county has collaborated with St. Vincent’s Hospital to expand the existing Crisis Prevention and Response services to include support for 911-Diversion Behavioral Health Crisis phone services and to support the newly created National 988 Suicide Prevention Line. Service would be 24/7 for residents experiencing behavioral health crisis, concerned family members, other providers and law enforcement/911 dispatchers. Full implementation of the response line will occur by early 2022. It is believed that many of the crisis calls diverted to the crisis line will be successfully resolved without having to mobilize any resources to the scene. Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) trainings Westchester County has provided CIT training to law enforcement agencies in Westchester and neighboring departments for many years. Under Project Alliance, this police-based crisis ALLIANCE continued on page 4
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DCMH and partners announce memorial garden Westchester County joins communities around the nation in recognizing Mental Illness Awareness Week, MIAW. MIAW runs through Sunday, Oct.10, which is also World Mental Health Day. Upholding Westchester County’s commitment to educating residents on the importance of overall mental health, Westchester County Executive
George Latimer announced the creation of a planning committee that will provide the county executive with recommendations for the creation of a memorial garden for those who have ended their lives by suicide in Westchester County. The permanent memorial will help build awareness of suicide prevention, and create a place for reflection for fam-
ily members and loved ones for those who have ended their lives by suicide in Westchester County. “Family members and friends who mourn and miss a loved one who has died by suicide often have nowhere to go to express their feelings of loss and love,” said Marie Considine, executive director of NAMI. “Dedicating
a Garden of Remembrance to honor those Westchester residents who have lost their lives to suicide will provide a public outdoor space for people to remember and reflect, while it will provide support, hope and awareness.” The planning committee will consist of appointed members including survivors, advocates of suicide prevention and awareness efforts, and leadership from county departments. The committee will hold its first
meeting on Oct. 19, and present final recommendations to the County Executive’s office by January 2022. Mental Health Awareness Week also coincides with the following related events: • Thursday, Oct. 7: National Depression Screening Day • Saturday, Oct. 9: NAMIWalks United Day of Hope • Sunday, Oct. 10: World Mental Health Day Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living
with a mental health condition. However, mental illness affects everyone directly or indirectly through family, friends or co-workers. That is why each year, during the first week of October, participants across the country raise awareness of mental illness, fight discrimination and provide support through Mental Illness Awareness Week. “The Garden of Remembrance will give families a place to gather to honor their loved ones and it will also help to stop the stigma of suicide and mental illness,” said Roy and Lucille Ettere, who lost their child to suicide.For additional information regarding the suicide memorial garden, please contact the Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health at 995-5225 or email mmo6@westchestergov.com. For more information and a complete list of resources and services, please visit us at: https://mentalhealth.westchestergov.com/ or call us at 914-995-5220. Please visit our interactive online directory and map of services: http://dcmhservices. westchestergov.com/DCMHServices/login.jsp. (Submitted)
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New afterschool programs at New Rochelle libraries Local students matriculate into Hamilton College The New Rochelle Public Library is offering new afterschool programs for children ages 5-12, as well as a new weekly art program for families. Three new programs will take place at the main branch of the library, located at 1 Library Plaza. Kids and their caregivers will be creating projects inspired by famous artists’ work, in our new Family Art Studio program. Projects will include Frida Kahlo and self-portraits; Paul Klee and scratch art; Alexander Calder and sculptures; Sonia Delaunay and circle painting and traditional dot art. All materials will be provided. Participants should come dressed for a mess, Mondays, 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m., through Dec. 6. Children ages 7-12 can celebrate their favorite comic book characters with activities straight from the panels and pages of popular kids’ graphic novels, by joining us for our new Graphic Novel Appreciation Society. Emerging readers, ages 5-7, will sharpen their literacy skills when they join our fun and interactive Young Read-
ers Academy program. A book club for emerging readers utilizing multimedia, read alouds and art projects to encourage literacy skills. Participants will receive a free copy of the week’s featured book at the program, so it’s not necessary for attendees to read the book in advance. These two programs take place on alternating Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m., and run through Dec. 7. Two new programs will take place at the Huguenot Children’s Library, 794 North Ave. Find Your Way to Words gives kids ages 9-12 helpful ways to get the words flowing. Led by award-winning writer Susan Moorhead, this class will nurture participant’s writing in a fun and supportive environment. The Young Readers Book Club is for newbie readers ages 6-8 looking to improve their reading skills or for those who just want to have fun sharing and chatting about great books. Readers will receive their own copy of the book at each session, so there›s no need
to read ahead. These two programs take place on alternating Wednesdays, 4 p.m.-4:45 p.m., through Dec. 6. “These new programs were developed based on input we’ve received from parents over the past few years”, said Robert Simic, head of Children’s Services at the New Rochelle Public Library. “We designed these programs to be both educational and fun, and are very excited to share them with the community. Now that in-person programming is back at the Libraries, we can’t wait to welcome the children, and work with them to build their skills in and knowledge of reading, writing and art.” Space is limited and some classes require advance registration. Visit https://nrpl.evanced. info/signup/calendar for dates and registration details. For more information about programs at the main branch, call 813-3716 or email nrplkids@ wlsmail.org. For information about programs at Huguenot Children’s Library, call 632-8954. (Submitted)
The following local residents recently matriculated as first-year students at Hamilton College:
Connor Griff of Purchase Griff is a graduate of Harrison High School. Madison Schiro of Purchase Schiro is a graduate of Harrison High School. Tate Burgin of Bronxville Burgin is a graduate of Groton School. Gainsley Korengold of Bronxville Korengold is a graduate of Hackley School. Jack Fried of Larchmont Fried is a graduate of Mamaroneck High School. Max Nodiff of Mamaroneck
Nodiff is a graduate of Mamaroneck High School.
Catherine O’Shea of Rye O’Shea is a graduate of Convent of the Sacred Heart. Lucas Perez-Segnini of Rye Perez-Segnini is a graduate of Rye High School. Originally founded in 1793 as the Hamilton-Oneida Academy, Hamilton College offers an open curriculum that gives students the
freedom to shape their own liberal arts education within a researchand writing-intensive framework. Hamilton enrolls 1,850 students
from 49 states and 46 countries. Additional information about the college can be found at www. hamilton.edu. (Submitted)
ALLIANCE from page 1
In response to the Westchester County Police Reform & Reimagining Task Force report to the governor, the county is announcing Project Alliance.
intervention training will prepare more officers and other first responders to manage crises involving people with mental illness effectively. The training also improves their understanding and accessibility of the public mental health system, while promoting officer safety and the safety of the individual in crisis. Training is available to recruits and seasoned officers with a more in-depth in-service training, as well as being expanded to EMS and 911 dispatchers. Mobile Crisis Response Teams (MCRT)
An innovative partnership between the mental health system and law enforcement in responding to the needs of residents experiencing mental health crisis. MCRTs consists of staff who have substantial training and experience in addressing mental health and substance use systems. Their primary role of MCRTs is to support law enforcement in addressing mental health crisis by rapid engagement, assessment of needs, and providing short-term support and linkage to necessary services.
The goal is to establish eight teams throughout Westchester County. There will be three teams established in 2021 and five teams in 2022. Each team will serve a defined catchment area, providing 24/7 crisis response, ultimately providing this service across all of Westchester. • Three teams in 2021: Mount Kisco, Port Chester and New Rochelle • Five teams in 2022: Ossining, Peekskill, White Plains/Greenburgh, Mount Vernon and Yonkers (Submitted)
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Clay Art Center hosts Hand-in-Hand benefit The Clay Art Center Board of Directors is thrilled to host our Hand-in-Hand annual benefit and auction which is back in person this year. The three-hour fundraiser will be held outside, in front of Clay Art Center at 40 Beech St., in Port Chester, on Saturday, Oct. 16, from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Proceeds from the auction and benefit support vital operations, as well as programs including year-round scholarships, residencies for emerging artists, and Clay as Therapy programs which allow Clay Art Center to promote the practice and appreciation for ceramic arts in our community. Guests will enjoy a chance to mingle, enjoy good food and good company and celebrate Clay Art Center’s creativity, success and impact during 2020, 2021 and our excitement about the coming year. This celebration will shine a spotlight on all the elements which make Clay Art Center an asset in the Hudson Valley, to the community and to the world of ceramics.
Our virtual auction will include ceramic items donated by nationally recognized ceramic artists and Clay Art Center artists. Preview of the full auction began online Oct. 1. Bidding online opens Oct. 8 and closes Oct. 17. Handin-Hand event attendees will be able to view the items in-person before bidding online. Register to bid on your favorite artwork or donate to Clay Art Center.
Purchase Tickets online https://givergy.us/handinhand2021/?controller=tickets VIP tickets start at $175 and general admission tickets start at $75. Sponsorships and additional information is available by contacting Wendy at wendy@clayartcenter.org.
Join in the festivities and celebrate Clay Art Center and our mission to provide access to all, independent of their skill, interest or ability to pay allowing budding artists to express themselves through meaningful art making and appreciation. With the health of our community a priority, we will be following COVID guidelines so we can all be together and be safe. After a difficult and challenging 18 months, the support of our audience is greatly appreciated and ensures Clay Art Center is here for years to come. If you cannot attend, donations are greatly appreciated. You can also bid in the auction without attending and help keep us strong and vital. Founded in 1957, Clay Art Center is a nationally recognized non-profit center for the advancement and practice of ceramic arts offering exhibitions, clay classes for adults and children, studio spaces for clay artists and outreach programs in the community. (Submitted)
The Clay Art Center will host its Hand-in-Hand annual benefit and auction fundraiser in front of the center on Oct. 16, 2021. Proceeds from the auction and benefit support vital operations, as well as programs including year-round scholarships, residencies for emerging artists, and Clay as Therapy programs.
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Westchester’s Winter Wonderland returns to Kensico Dam
Westchester’s Winter Wonderland Drive-Thru Holiday Light Extravaganza, presented by Westchester Medical Center Health Network, will return to Kensico Dam Plaza bigger and better than ever with extended hours, thousands of more lights, magical holiday animations and a live Santa.Westchester Parks Foundation, the only organization dedicated exclusively to promoting and supporting Westchester County parks, continues to re-imagine the eighth season of the popular holiday event while creating a safe and memorable holiday experience the whole family can enjoy. Guests will be dazzled and delighted with 1.2 miles of holiday lights, larger than life displays, live characters, and Santa right from the warmth and safety of your own car.“The holidays are such a special time to spend with family and Westchester’s Winter Wonderland Drive-thru Holiday Light Extravaganza provides families with a fun and safe way to celebrate,” said Westchester County Executive George Latimer. “I’m thrilled the Parks Department and Westchester Parks Foundation have found even more ways to make the event spectacular!” Starting Friday, Nov. 26 at 6 p.m., the festive celebration takes place five consecutive weeks through Jan. 2, 2022. The event will be open seven nights a week starting at 6 p.m., Monday-Friday and 5 p.m., on weekends. Reservations are required to avoid additional surcharges. Tickets are $25 for off-peak times and $35 for peak times. There are also Wegman’s snack boxes available to enjoy for $15 extra along the ride. Be sure to check the box when purchasing your ticket because they are not available for purchase on site. Con Edison also returns as a Platinum Sponsor of the Event, helping to light up the sky at Kensico Dam Plaza for all to enjoy! Guests will be dazzled and delighted along the 1.2 miles of holiday lights with a new electrifying Elf Disco, a whimsical display of jubilant children from around the world, a breathtak-
ing Peace on Earth LED display with animated trumpets and angels, and two new 30-foot snowflakes to light up the largest holiday Christmas tree in Westchester. And if that is not enough, there is also a bigger and better snowstorm central that the whole family can enjoy right from the warmth and safety of your own car.“Last year we debuted the drive-thru concept because of COVID and thousands of families came out to enjoy the reimagined concept. As a result, we decided to expand the drive-thru to include additional lights and displays to dazzle holiday participants even more! All proceeds further our mission to support the parks and trails of Westchester County.” stated Joe Stout, executive director of Westchester Parks Foundation. Holiday classics will be simulcast through your vehicle’s FM radio, setting the mood from the moment you enter the park. Guests should allow 2530 minutes to drive thru the attraction. Additional attractions include favorite elves Ned and Albert, glittering angels of peace, 50-foot dove, dancing trees, glowing snowballs, candy cane lane, a spectacular 100foot light tunnel, Westchester’s favorite 40-foot Christmas tree, Santa and friends, and more. “The Parks Department and Foundation staff spend all year preparing for Westchester’s Winter Wonderland Drive-thru Holiday Light Extravaganza and always manage to create a remarkable event,” said Kathy O’Connor, county Parks commissioner. “We look forward to welcoming everyone back to Kensico Dam Plaza for its eighth season!” Special event nights will include the official tree lighting celebration on opening night and a family friendly festive way to ring in the New Year at Winter Wonderland, as we always do. Westchester’s Winter Wonderland is a place to make priceless holiday memories. It has become a Westchester holiday tradition without the hassle or expense of traveling to New York City and one of the
safest and most affordable holiday options for the 2021 Holi-
day Season. For complete information and to purchase tickets,
visit wwinterwonderland.com. (Submitted)
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billion—at least $200 million of which will be earmarked for New York—from the Sackler family and foundations that they control, ends the Sacklers’ ability to manufacture opioids ever again, and will shut down Purdue Pharma.dIn July, a settlement with McKesson, Cardinal Health and Amerisource Bergen that will deliver up to $1 billion to New York state to combat the opioid epidemic was announced. In June, a settlement that ended Johnson & Johnson’s sale of opioids nationwide and that will deliver $230 million to New York alone was announced. The deals with Johnson & Johnson, McKesson, Cardinal Health and Amerisource Bergen have a global value of approximately $26 billion. The cases against Mallinckrodt and Rochester Drug Cooperative are now moving separately through U.S. Bankruptcy Court. The trial against the two remaining defendants—Teva Pharmaceuticals USA and Allergan Finance—is currently underway and continues in state court. Pursuant to the new law establishing the opioid settlement
fund, all funds collected by the state from opioid settlements or litigation victories will be allocated specifically for abatement efforts in communities devastated by the opioid epidemic and will not go towards the state’s general fund. “Opioid addiction is one of the great tragedies of our time,” said state Assemblyman Steve Otis. “Settlement funds will now provide funding from the companies that benefited from opioid sales to support programs to combat addiction, foster rehabilitation, and save lives. The work of Attorney General James and her team has made the up to $1.5 billion in funding to New York programs possible. It is appropriate that these companies contribute to fighting this plague.” Every region in the state will receive millions of dollars for prevention, treatment and recovery programs to combat the opioid crisis. The figures listed below represent the minimum and maximum amounts each county can receive from the settlements with Johnson & Johnson, McK-
esson, Cardinal Health, Amerisource Bergen, and Endo. The more localities across the state that agree to the terms of these different settlements, the more each locality is eligible to receive. The figures below do not include payments from Purdue Pharma or the Sackler family, as the regional split for those payments are still being finalized. Those funds, as well as any funds from future or ongoing litigation, would be in addition to what is listed below. • Hudson Valley: $51,729,983-$94,455,606 • Westchester County: $10,678,857-$18,888,019 •D utchess County: $3,682,781-$6,433,863 • Orange County: $4,360,832-$7,618,425 • Putnam County: $996,022-$1,740,063 • Rockland County: $2,590,593-$4,525,797 • Sullivan County: $1,587,590-$2,773,539 • Ulster County: $2,070,408-$3,617,028 “The opioid crisis has impacted every corner of our community in Westchester. Opioid manu-
Attorney General Leitita James announces that she will deliver millions of dollars to Westchester County and other counties in the Hudson Valley to help residents to recover from the opioid epidemic. Contributed photo
facturers and distributors have played a major role in enabling this nationwide epidemic, and I am grateful to Attorney General James for standing up against these companies and fighting for those affected,” said state Sen. Alessandra Biaggi. “Thanks to the dedication and hard work of Attorney General James and
her office, New York will be receiving up to $1.5 billion to address the opioid epidemic. These funds will allow us to assist the communities that have been devastated the most by this crisis and put our state on a path to recovery.” State Sen. Shelley Mayer added, “The impact of opioid abuse
on individuals and families is devastating. I applaud Attorney General James for holding manufacturers and distributors accountable, and I am pleased the money from these settlements will soon begin to heal communities across New York state, including right here at St. Vincent›s Hospital.” (Submitted)
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For Boomers
DOWNSIZING WITHOUT THE
DRAMA “Measure it out. Do a floor plan. Use a tape measure to see what will fit. Space is finite; your stuff isn’t.” MARNI JAMESON
The past year has made people ask so much of their homes as people brought in work, school and exercise. It not only took a toll on the aesthetics, but also our lifestyles, said Marni Jameson, a syndicated home and lifestyle columnist with several books on downsizing. “COVID-19 changed the way we live in our homes and what we expect from them,” Jameson said. For people in the process of downsizing to a smaller home ,it’s best approached with an end goal in mind. “Find your motivation. Do you want to live in a smaller, lighter footprint? Are you moving from 3,000 square feet to 1,500 square feet? Do you only want to keep what you need, use or love? Having a goal in mind will help rev your engines,” Jameson said. When it comes to downsizing Jameson prefers the term “rightsizing” instead. “It’s upsizing for many people” because they will be living in their ideally sized space, she said. For adults who are combining two houses, decluttering is required. “Boomer-age folks are getting remarried in midlife, and they need to fit two houses into one. One house plus one house needs to equal one house. Each has to get rid of half a house,” Jameson said. Don’t fantasize that you will be able to fit in all your furniture, appliances, clothes and gadgets. “Measure it out. Do a floor plan. Use a tape measure to see what will fit. Space is finite; your stuff isn’t,” Jameson said. Be practical. For example, measure kitchen shelves to see how many glasses they will hold and get rid of the excess, she said. Downsizing can be an emotional experience. We hang onto much of our stuff for the memories. Getting rid of things can feel like cutting off an arm, Jameson said. Start the process in a place where you won’t get emotional, such as the linen closet, under the sink or the garage.
“Once you start, you’ll get momentum. Then you can move on to more difficult spaces like the clothes closet, children’s rooms and photos. The photos are hard,” Jameson said. Tread lightly when it comes to the “box of feels” — the keepsakes, souvenirs and inherited treasures — because that can become “a sinkhole of sentiment,” Jameson said. “Be prepared. You don’t know what will trip your feelings,” she said. The key is to manage the stories those things evoke. “That’s what you’re connected to,” Jameson said. Sometimes it helps to choose a number when it comes to precious items, whether it’s a collection of milk glasses or fishing lures. Save one or five, take photos of the rest and let them go. Digitize what you can: photos, old video cassettes and films, letters, certificates, CDs and DVDs, Jameson said. They can be saved in the cloud or through a service like ScanMyPhotos.com. “Instead of feeling sad about letting go of your possessions, think of how beneficial they will be for someone else,” she said. Put the dining room table that doesn’t fit on Craigslist or in the classifieds (use precaution when meeting and only accept cash). Sell your jewelry on eBay or through consignment stores and higher end items through auction houses or TheRealReal.com. Keep track of donations for tax writeoffs and use Intuit’s ItsDeductible feature (app or online) to find out what they’re worth, Jameson said. Be creative with hard-to-part with items. Turn your wedding gown into a baptismal gown or pillow, or cut off a piece of fabric and add to a scrapbook. One of Jameson’s books, “Downsizing the Family Home: A Workbook,” is a tool to help. Filled with advice and how-to checklists, it’s also a scrapbook and journal to retain family history. Downsizing may be hard, but it’s also freeing. “Most people are not remorseful. They feel great about it,” Jameson said.
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Health News
Put on HAPPY FACE Why experts say a good mood can lead to good health Understand that laughter feels good, while anger feels awful. But it does take one to explain why one of these feelings can boost the immune system, while the other can wear it down, damage the heart and increase the risk for dementia. Simply put: “Mood can influence your health,” said Dr. Erin Michos, director of Women’s Cardiovascular Health at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore. Studies show negative emotions — including anger, hostility and pessimism — are linked to a higher risk of heart disease and lower chance of recovery from events such as heart attacks, as well as poorer cognitive health. Conversely, a growing body of research shows feelings such as happiness,
optimism, gratitude, a sense of purpose, well-being or satisfaction in life lead to better heart and brain health. A 2016 study in Health Psychology even found that having a happy spouse or partner could improve an individual’s overall health and increase healthy behaviors, such as being more physically active. There are many reasons for this, said Michos, a cardiologist who co-authored a recent American Heart Association scientific statement on the ways in which psychological health impacts heart and brain health. Strong, negative feelings, such as anger, and stress, such as from anxiety or depression, activate the amygdala, the region in the brain that handles emotion. It activates the body’s “fight or flight” response, triggering the release of cortisol and adrenaline,
hormones that make the heart beat faster and blood pressure rise, she said. “This can be stressful on the heart, particularly for people who have underlying heart conditions.” It also can cause blood platelets to form clots, and trigger plaque in the heart or brain to rupture, causing a heart attack or stroke. Prolonged stress also increases inflammation and lowers the body’s immune response. This biological response may be compounded by harmful behaviors, Michos said. “People with poor coping mechanisms for stress may sleep poorly, engage in binge eating and exercise less.” On the flip side, lowering stress through positive feelings also affects brain circuitry, said Jill Goldstein, founder and executive director of the Innovation Center on Sex
Differences in Medicine and “We are also enhancing professor of psychiatry and our immune systems when medicine at Harvard Medical we help regulate the stress reSchool in Boston. sponse,” she said. “The brain talks to the body and calms the body down. It slows your A growing body of breathing and your heart rate. research shows Some people are better able feelings such as to do this than others.” happiness, optimism, But it’s not just the abgratitude, a sense of sence or reduction of stress purpose, well-being or that gives the brain what it satisfaction in life lead needs to coordinate better overall health, Michos said. to better heart and “Well-being is more than the brain health. absence of mental distress,” she said. “Happiness, optiMindfulness, humor and mism, a sense of purpose, other mental coping skills gratitude, mindfulness — can help people stay healthi- these are all associated with er by reducing the amount of favorable heart health, even cortisol running through their independently of a lack of bodies, she said. In wom- negative factors.” en, this can protect the proAnd research shows anyduction of estradiol, a type thing good for the heart is of estrogen that can be im- good for the brain. portant for preserving good Michos said people don’t brain health. have to be naturally cheery or
easygoing to reap these benefits. “Some of this can be learned,” she said. “You can cultivate positive thinking and mindfulness and coping mechanisms to deal with adversity.” Staying physically active also helps to boost mood, she said. So does spending time with friends and family to build strong social support. The better someone feels, the more likely they are to maintain their health, Michos said. “Optimistic people take better care of themselves. They are more compliant with medication, more likely to get checkups, to eat healthy and exercise.” It’s never too late to make a difference, said Goldstein. “The brain is very retrainable. The older we get, the more difficult it is to do, but it can be done.”
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Legal Notices NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 07/28/2021. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 14 Pembroke Street, New Rochelle, NY 10801. Notice of Formation of N.N.A. Property Group, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 8/30/21. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 150 Fifth Ave. Pelahm NY 10803. Notice of Formation of Cemarx Properties LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 08/24/2021 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 36 Brandt Ter. Yonkers, NY 10710. Notice of Formation of Gleaning Project, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. Shoshanna Productions, LLC, NY Sec of State (SSNY) on 07/31/20. Office location: Rockland. SSNY is designated as Agent of LLC, upon whom process may be served & shall mail to 53 Burd Street, Nyack, NY 10960. Purpose: Any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 5/11/21. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 33 Lincoln Ave, New Rochelle NY 10801. Notice of Formation of Above Everything Health Spot LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. Notice of Formation of Marie Griffin Marketing & Public Relations LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State on 8/6/21. Office location: Westchester County. NY Sec. of State designated agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served, and shall mail process to 81 Pondfield Rd, #309, Bronxville, NY 10708. Purpose: any lawful activity. Principal business location: 65 Pondfield Rd, Ste 8, Bronxville, NY 10708. Notice of App. of Authority of Schuyler Grey Home LLC (LLC), filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 9/2/2021. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as LLC›s agent for service of process, and shall mail process to: LLC, c/o 8 Red Oak Dr, Rye, NY 10580. Formed in Delaware (DE) on 9/29/2020. Cert. of Formation filed with, and copy can be obtained from: DE Secy of State, Corporations Div., 401 Federal St #4, Dover, DE 19901. DE registered agent/office: 1013 Centre Rd #403S, Wilmington, DE 19805. Purpose: any lawful purpose. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 8/11/21. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 241 Locust Avenue, Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567. Notice of Formation of Lawson Consulting LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. Notice of Formation of CB Brands, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 8/27/21. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 1039 Peace Street, Pelham Manor, NY 10803. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. Finding Peace Within, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with the SSNY on 8/18/21. Office: Westchester County. Registered Agent Inc. designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Registered Agents Inc. at 90 State Street, Suite 700 Office #40, Albany, NY 12207. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
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Flavors of diversity Food, culture and the missing ingredient in nutrition therapy You are what you eat. And what you eat is a reflection of who you are — your family, your history, your traditions. But for many people who need guidance on eating, finding an expert with a common background can be a challenge. Most dietitians — 81% of them according to the credentialing agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics — are white. Nearly 94% are women. That lack of diversity is a problem, said Deanna Belleny Lewis, a registered dietitian nutritionist and public health practitioner in Hartford, Connecticut. “Food is very much a part of culture, and you can’t really take the culture out of food — you shouldn’t at least,” said Belleny Lewis, co-founder of the nonprofit group Diversify Dietetics. “We think we just need more dietitians who can relate to the diverse clients and the diverse communities that we serve.” The academic world tends to take a Eurocentric approach to nutrition, she said. The problem is slowly being acknowledged at high levels. The latest federal Dietary Guidelines for Americans acknowledge that a healthy diet should “reflect personal preferences, cultural traditions and budgetary considerations.” A 2019 report from the American Diabetes Association said that a “one-size-fits-all” approach to nutrition therapy is unrealistic. But dietitians, who can play a crucial role in teaching healthy habits, often take just such an approach.
Ka Hei Karen Lau is a registered dietitian and certified diabetes care and education specialist at the Joslin Diabetes Center’s Asian American Diabetes Initiative in Boston. Most of her patients come from a Chinese background. Many arrive from other clinics with a common complaint: “They don’t understand the food that I’m eating.” For example, rice. Textbook advice, Lau said, frowns on white rice, and people often are counseled to avoid it. But “that’s a big thing in our culture,” said Lau, who is originally from Hong Kong. Rice is woven into the language: People greet one another by asking, “Have you had rice yet?” So the idea of giving it up sounds laughable. But Lau’s shared background helps her say, “Hey, we can respect tradition, we can respect the culture and work around it.” Instead of counseling someone to abandon rice, she might suggest using whole-grain rice, trying smaller portions, or balancing it with vegetables and proteins. Whitney Brooks, a registered dietitian nutritionist from the Seneca Nation in western New York, said dietitians who lack cultural awareness also can overlook the deep, systemic roots of problems. Native Americans have the highest diabetes rates among racial and ethnic groups in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dietetics textbooks emphasize individual choice and eating less, but Brooks said “a lot of those things
“Food is very much a part of culture, and you can’t really take the culture out of food — you shouldn’t at least. We think we just need more dietitians who can relate to the diverse clients and the diverse communities that we serve.” Deanna Belleny Lewis, co-founder of Diversify Dietetics
don’t apply when you don’t understand the historical trauma. There’s no getting around that in the Native population.” When driven from their land, Indigenous people lost more than territory. Traditional foods were replaced with government rations, which included processed white flour, oil and salt pork. “That puts the historical context on the high rates of diabetes that Native commu-
nities face,” she said. “It’s not just, ‘Oh, we’re choosing badly for ourselves.’ We’re coming from a place where we had no choice. It was survival.” She and Belleny Lewis both said colleges should improve at recruiting dietitians from diverse backgrounds. Brooks, whose path to a degree took a decade, said she was championed and mentored by people who saw her worth when
traditional professors did not. To help change the system in the short term, they said, health care professionals can practice “cultural humility.” The concept emphasizes a patient’s perspective, Belleny Lewis said, and requires constant self-reflection and self-awareness by the clinician. It takes courage to unlearn biases, Lau said. It also can
be fun. Lau’s clinic focuses on Asian Americans, but that gives her many countries, cultures and nuances to explore. So she educates herself by reading and by trying unfamiliar restaurants. “I have friends in all those different cultures,” and she’s “shameless” about asking them about their choices. “I’m still learning,” Lau said. “I think everyone is still learning.”
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Game Notes: • Rye extended its all-time series lead to 49-42-3 • The Garnets outgained the Huskies 428-192 • Rye will look to push its record to 6-0 on Oct. 8. By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor The Harrison Huskies haven’t had much success against Rye in the 21st century, coming into last weekend’s rivalry showdown having won just one game in 20 tries against the Garnets since 2003. On Oct. 2, the 94th iteration of “The Game” followed a familiar script, as a deep Rye squad overcame Harrison’s hot start to come away with a 36-10 victory. The Huskies marched down the field on their opening drive, finding the end zone on a scamper by senior AJ Troilo, putting Rye—which came into Saturday’s game with a perfect 4-0 record—in an early hole. But despite the unfamiliar situation,
Rye quarterback Owen Kovacs said that his Garnet team was prepared for a dogfight and responded accordingly. Kovacs would run for two touchdowns in the first half and find Carter Barford on a 32-yard scoring pass to give the Garnets a 22-10 lead heading into halftime. “I think that was the first time we’ve been down this season, so we knew we had to score as an offense,” said Kovacs. “I just took the guys aside and said we have to start this right now, we gotta go.” Kovacs would finish with 128 yards on the ground and also completed five of six pass attempts for 117 on the day. Senior standout Caden Whaling would power Rye in the second half, finding the end zone twice and finishing with 175 rushing yards and another 70 through the air. Kovacs credited Rye’s play up front—as well as the team’s seemingly inexhaustible supply of talent—as key factors in the Garnets’ inspired second-half performance. “First of all, the line played amazing today opening up holes,” the quarterback said. “And [Harrison] had a lot of guys playing both ways, so I think depth was definitely a factor; we were able to wear them down that’s why we shut
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Caden Whaling breaks a tackle at Harrison High School. Whaling had 245 total yards in Rye’s win.
Owen Kovacs finds a hole against the Huskies on Oct. 2, 2021. Kovacs rushed for two touchdowns and threw for another in a 36-10 win.
Jack McRedmond attempts to tackle Harrison’s Chris McLaughlin on Oct. 2, 2021. Photos/Mike Smith