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November 26, 2021 | Vol. 9, Number 45 | www.ryecityreview.com
Fresh Start initiative kicks off in Westchester
Who’s next? Caden Whaling celebrates after a touchdown against Minisink Valley on Nov. 19, 2021. Rye topped the Warriors 31-21, earning a shot at Section I champion Somers this week. For story, see page 16.
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County hosts vaccine clinics for eligible kids Westchester County is encouraging parents to make appointments to get children ages 5-11 vaccinated. The county has partnered with local school districts to host clinics in the schools and at the county Health Department. Contact your local district to find out when clinics will be at your child’s school. The county put together this video showcasing local children receiving the vaccine and getting their reaction, to help encourage others to «Kick
COVID-19 to the Curb.» A first dose Pfizer vaccination clinic for eligible children ages 5-11, scheduled for White Plains, Nov. 20, is already fully booked, but you can check to see if appointments there open up. A parent or guardian must be present for any child to receive a vaccine. For information about new clinics as they are scheduled, please check back regularly at the county Department of Health website https://health.westchestergov.com (Submitted)
Westchester County is encouraging parents to make appointments to get children ages 5-11 vaccinated. The county has partnered with local school districts to host clinics in the schools and at the county Health Department.
Fresh Start, a joint initiative of Westchester County Executive George Latimer and District Attorney Miriam Rocah became operational and has officially served its first five individuals. Through the program, the DA’s office identifies qualified first-time non-violent criminal offenders and provides them an opportunity to avoid prosecution and the potential for a criminal record. The current Fresh Start pilot project serves the Greenburgh and White Plains communities. “These are the things that collaboration across County government can do,” Latimer said. “By working together, we can develop and implement new models, new programs, and new ways to improve people’s lives. The end result of these kinds of efforts is safer communities, lower crime rates, and fewer people with lives saddled with criminal convictions.” To complete the program, people who would otherwise have to appear in court and go through the criminal justice process participate in a 3-hour facilitated session, provided as an adjunct to Westchester County’s highly respected Treatment Alternatives for Safer Communities, TASC. “We are thrilled to expand our community-based diversion efforts for first-time, low level
offenders by offering an exciting and innovative program that starts with the simple idea that people deserve second chances, and incarceration is not always the answer,” Rocah said. “Fresh Start breaks the destructive cycle of recidivism by focusing on rehabilitation instead of incarceration for certain types of crime. We are happy to partner with County Executive George Latimer and the Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health on this offering.” Community Mental Health Commissioner Michael Orth added, “This is a big step in the effort to identify people who can early on be diverted from the criminal justice system. We know that a certain percentage of those who commit lower level criminal offenses, unless they participate in some type of intervention, can go on to commit more serious offenses. Fresh Start identifies those with lower level charges at the earliest possible opportunity, and works to redirect them away from potential criminal behavior. Today a small group of people made that big step for the first time in Westchester County.” While only serving two municipalities now, Fresh Start is anticipated to go countywide in the future. (Submitted)
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Hurricane Ida FEMA assistance deadline nears
New York residents looking to recapitalize on their damages and losses from Hurricane Ida, face a Dec. 6 deadline. File photo
Residents of the Bronx, Dutchess, Kings, Nassau, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk and Westchester counties who had damage or losses as a direct result of Hurricane Ida have until Monday, Dec. 6, to apply to FEMA for disaster assistance. Here are answers to your top five frequently asked questions: Q: Do I need to wait for FEMA to inspect my home before I begin repairs? A: No. Do not wait for a FEMA inspection before beginning repairs. First, file a claim with your insurance company then apply for FEMA assistance. If you have no insurance or your insurance coverage is not enough to make your home safe, livable and functional, FEMA may be able to help. Send copies of your insurance documents; coverage, settlement and/or determination letter to FEMA, and save any receipts, contracts and estimates for repair of disaster-caused damage to show to the FEMA inspector. The inspector will advise you to send them to FEMA. Q: I already applied for FEMA assistance. Will FEMA reimburse me for the costs of cleaning up my apartment after Hurricane Ida? A: Homeowners and renters who are approved for FEMA disaster assistance may be eligible for a one-time payment to address minimal damage the storm inflicted on the home, eliminate potential safety concerns and prevent additional losses. Q: FEMA referred me to the
U.S. Small Business Administration, but I can’t afford a loan. What should I do? A: If you applied to FEMA for disaster assistance and were referred to the U.S. Small Business Administration, it is important that you complete and submit the SBA loan application. If you are approved for a loan, you don’t have to accept it. After you apply, SBA will determine if you should be referred back to FEMA to be considered for its Other Needs Assistance, which includes replacement of essential household items and other disaster-related expenses. For more information, call the SBA Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 or email DisasterCustomerService@sba. gov. Q: I own and live in a condo. Am I eligible for FEMA assistance? A: If you reside in one of the nine counties designated for federal disaster assistance for Ida and the damage to your unit was not covered by insurance, you may be eligible for certain kinds of help from FEMA. First, file a claim with your insurance company then apply to FEMA. Send copies of your insurance coverage, settlement, or determination letter to FEMA. The agency will review your information and determine what types of assistance you may qualify for. Eligible disaster-caused damage may include fixtures, installations, plumbing and appliances within your unit. Q: The apartment I rent is un-
dergoing repairs from Hurricane Ida damage and I can no longer live there. Will FEMA help me pay for a temporary place to live? A: If your apartment is in one of the nine counties designated for disaster assistance for Ida, you may be eligible for a FEMA grant for rental assistance. That award can help with the cost of security deposits, rent and necessary utilities such as electric and gas while your apartment is being repaired. Ways to apply for FEMA disaster assistance: Visit DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA mobile app or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-6213362. If you use video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service. Lines are open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Press 2 for Spanish. Press 3 for an interpreter who speaks your language. Visit a Disaster Recovery Center and meet with FEMA staff and representatives of other federal and state agencies who can provide information about disaster assistance. To find a recovery center near you, visit fema.gov. For additional online resources, as well as FEMA downloadable pamphlets and other aids, visit DisasterAssistance.gov and click “information.” For the latest information on New York’s recovery efforts, visit fema.gov/disaster/4615. Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/FEMARegion2 and on Facebook at facebook.com/fema. (Submitted)
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Lions and Sedona donate to the Girl Scouts The Larchmont Mamaroneck Lions teamed up with Mamaroneck’s Sedona Taphouse’s Mondays Dine Out for Charity
in support of The Girl Scouts of Larchmont Mamaroneck. Sedona dedicates a full month of Mondays throughout the year
in support of local charities and service groups. For the month of October, Sedona raised $1268 in support of the Girl
Scouts. The Lions matched that donation up $1000, making a combined total donation of $2268 to our local Girl Scout community. The Larchmont Mamaroneck Girl Scouts serve more than
400 girls in Larchmont, Mamaroneck and Rye Neck, building girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. This donation will help them further their programming in STEM,
outdoor activities, entrepreneurship and life skills as well as help provide for community service projects, leadership opportunities for girls, supplies for the Larchmont Girl Scout House and scholarship funds to enable all girls to participate in Girl Scouts, regardless of their financial situation. For more information on Girl Scouting in our community, please visit girlscoutslm.org. The Larchmont Mamaroneck Lions focus on supporting existing non-profit and community service groups by bringing community service leaders together to determine needs, solutions and resources. They are part of Lions Clubs International, the world’s largest service organization of more than 1.4 million members. The Lions have 6 core causes. Our signature cause Vision/Blindness, along with Hunger, the Environment, Diabetes, Childhood Cancer and the future of our Youth. They are signatories of the United Nations resolutions on women’s and refugee rights. To learn more about the LM Lions go to lmlionsclub.org. (Submitted)
The Larchmont Mamaroneck Lions teamed up with Mamaroneck’s Sedona Taphouse’s Mondays Dine Out for Charity in support of The Girl Scouts of Larchmont Mamaroneck.
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Holidays on the Hill
train show is re-imagined This year, the Lasdon Holidays on the Hill Annual Train Show is going to another level. Literally. The re-imagined show in the Conservatory at Lasdon Park Arboretum and Veterans Memorial in Somers, has been expanded to more than 5,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor exhibit space. Starting with a stroll through whimsical holiday scenes leading to the Conservatory, G-scale trains will be chugging along on nine multi-level tracks, over bridges, under tunnels and through colorful holiday plants. Santa will be available to meet with children in his Holiday Cottage, located opposite the Conservatory, at scheduled times during each session. Visits with Santa are available as space and time permits. “Westchester County is filled with holiday traditions, and the Lasdon Holidays on the Hill Train Show is one not to be missed,” Westchester County Executive George Latimer said. “Kids and adults will make lasting memories walking through the many holiday scenes and taking pictures with Santa.” Westchester County Parks Commissioner Kathy O’Connor said, “The Lasdon Holidays on the Hill Train Show never disappoints. Thank you to our hard working and creative staff for making it an even bigger show this season.” Tickets will be sold online only with scheduled viewing times, and no tickets will be sold on site. Tickets are available through Dec. 31. Admission is $20 per adult, $10 per child and admission is free for children ages 2 and under. The cost for senior citizens, age 62 and older, is $15. The Holidays on the Hill Annual Train Show will be open as scheduled, rain or shine. The exhibit is presented by Westchester County Parks and the Friends of Lasdon Park and Arboretum with support from SavATree in Bedford Hills, and Prospero Nursery and Masonry in White Plains. Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial is a Westchester County Park located on Route 35 in Somers. The GPS address is 2610 Amawalk Road, Katonah, NY 10536. For more information, visit the Friends of Lasdon Park and Arboretum website at lasdonpark.org or call 864-7268.
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Experts offer guidance on COVID vaccines By LARRY THAUL Contributor Two experts presenting to The Larchmont-Mamaroneck Local Summit on Tuesday, Nov. 9, claim that Westchester County residents rank among the most protected in the United States Our progress toward herd immunity has been outstanding over the past year given the wide administration of vaccines in our area. In contrast, the unvaccinated comprise 99% of current U.S. deaths. These figures, trends, and a host of useful recommendations and data summarized the status and effects of COVID in our community among related concerns. The meeting was a webinar co-hosted by LMC Media. Dr. Robert W. Amler, dean of the school of Health Sciences and Practice and Vice President for Government Affairs of the NY Medical College, laid the groundwork through a slide deck showing historically how far public health has progressed over the last century in controlling the spread of disease worldwide. He stressed that the first key COVID strategy remains avoidance, by blocking the virus through masking andsocial distancing. Further, getting the flu vaccine is important and if you get flu-like symptoms, be sure to get tested to ensure it is not COVID. Regarding the COVID vaccine’s efficacy, Dr. Amler indicated that although symptom severity can vary, the vaccines have clearly worked extremely well as part of an overall strategy to control transmissibility. He clarified that the CDC follows many COVID variants but that the focus is on the Delta as a “variant of high consequence.” Dr. Amler was clear that we won’t know the exact percentage of population needed to reach group or ‘herd’ immunity until we see it. At the point of lasting protected immunity, the virus will have nowhere to go, and die. He indicated we’re likely to see additional strains of COVID for the near future at minimum, and he made no forecasts about the upcoming winter, advising us to remain vigilant. On a positive note, Dr. Amler emphasized that our county has among the highest percentage of college educated residents which he correlated with the willingness to keep informed, follow the pandemic discourse, and take actions consistent with advisories from
Dr. Robert W. Amler
Dr. Sherlita Amler
the public health experts and officials. Dr. Sherlita Amler, the Westchester County Health Commissioner since 2011, provided a range of relevant statistics for the county beginning with COVID-tracking data since Mar. 2020. The vaccine accounted for a tremendous drop-off in deaths since its introduction in Dec. 2020 through Jan. 2021, especially for those over the ages of 65. The vaccine is 94% effective in preventing hospitalizations for those 65 years old and older. Further, of the 29 hospitalizations in the county as of Nov. 8, 21 were people who hadn’t received a vaccine. She stated that when students age 12 through17 are vaccinated, there will no longer be a requirement for those exposed to the COVID virus to quarantine. As of Nov. 2, Dr. Amler made clear that the trend toward a wider vaccinated public continues with the Emergency Use Authorization for those age 5 through11. She stated that only the Pfizer vaccine for those 18 years old and older has full FDA approval. She encouraged all residents age 65 and older and at high risk medically, or who perform a high risk job such as working in a nursing home, hospital, or other areas of severe exposure, should complete getting their shots and booster. Dr. Amler cited a striking statistic: in the 11-month span from Nov. 2020 to Oct. 2021, new COVID cases dropped countywide from 477 to only 49 with hospitalizations down from 23 to 2. The number of fully vaccinated age 65 years old and older in Westchester now stands at over 86%. Indeed, over 99.9% of those age 65 years old and older have had at least 1 shot. Countywide, among those age 12 and older, 92% have had at least 1 dose and 82% have had two doses. Her charge to all was confident and
positive: stay calm, stay tuned, and use the knowledge at hand to improvise our way through this pandemic. On the question of travel, Dr. Robert Amler advised the following: evaluate the importance of the trip, find out the COVID transmissibility level in the country or location you will be visiting, determine the availability of medical care in the area, and know the length of the flight. He stressed that testing forms the basis of confidence. PCR tests are best but take a bit longer. He stated that home testing kits tend to give both false positives and false negatives and are not very reliable. Moreover, tests of the body’s own antigen levels produce more false-positives, and the antibodies’ strength and sustainability are unknown. For the holidays, Dr. Sherlita Amler strongly recommends we all employ multiple layers of protection and that grandparents take as many precautions as possible to minimize exposures from grandchildren. These include masking, social distancing, and double vaccinations and boosters as well as first vaccine doses for children age 5 through11 administered before Thanksgiving. Testing before visiting relatives helps, as well. Both physicians, our health commissioner and the health sciences dean, advised everyone to get the booster. They pointed out that evidence supports the choice of having a different booster from your previous shots though there is no evidence as to an advantage to any specific combination of shots and booster. Though no single mask was recommended, surgical masks are preferred, if available, as they afford multiple layers. However, they agreed that any mask is better than none to prevent the spread. (Submitted)
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Sedona Taphouse to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Legislators celebrate first Albanian Heritage Mmonth Every month, Mamaroneck’s Sedona Taphouse supports local charities and community groups, through its Monday Steak Out For Charity. For the month of November, Sedona will raise funds for two groups: the Alzheimer’s Association and the Larchmont Mamaroneck Lions Foundation. For the five Mondays in November 2021, for every dine-in order of the special 50% off steak meal, Sedona will donate $2 to the Alzheimer’s Association and the LM Lions. Sedona’s support will help raise awareness of Alzheimer’s and dementia during November, which is National Family Caregiver Month and National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. To learn more, visit alz.org/nadam The Larchmont Mamaroneck Lions focus on supporting existing nonprofit and communi-
ty service groups, by bringing leaders together to determine needs, solutions and resources. The LM Lions Foundation is their 501c3 service fund, to encourage community partnerships and matching donations in support of local needs and Lions’ causes. The LM Lions are pleased to be the recipient of Sedona’s support and to be partnered with the Alzheimer’s Association. Sedona’s November donation kicks off the “Friends of the Lions” campaign, allowing individuals and businesses who support the service efforts of the Lions, to make donations to the LM Lions foundation or volunteer for Lions service projects. The LIM Lions are part of Lions Clubs International, the world’s largest service organization of more than 1.4 million members. The Lions have six
core causes. Its signature cause is vision/blindness, along with hunger, the environment, diabetes, childhood cancer and the future of youth. They are signatories of the United Nations resolutions on women’s and refugee rights. The Alzheimer’s Association leads the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia— by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Its vision is a world without Alzheimer’s and all dementia. Visit alz.org. The Hudson Valley Chapter serves families living with dementia in seven counties in New York, including Duchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester. To learn more about the programs and services offered locally, visit alz.org/hudsonvalley. (Submitted)
Stepinac students fight to end homelessness Stepinac High School students recently slept overnight outdoors in cardboard boxes on the school’s athletic fields and raised more than $40,000 to help the unsheltered homeless in their communities and New York City. The volunteer event in which 250 students participated in, set new records for Stepinac, including the amount of money raised in the Cardboard Box City Campaign, which was organized by the school’s Campus Ministry. By spending an entire chilly evening in cardboard boxes in an open field instead of the comfort and warmth of their homes, the students gained an understanding of the personal challenges that America’s unsheltered homeless— estimated at more than a half million individuals and families including many who are children— experience. Their impressive efforts will help bring relief to some of the unsheltered homeless in Westchester communities where the students live as well as in New York City. In advance of the evening event, students were instructed to bring with them large cardboard boxes as well as blankets and pillows. They were also advised to eat dinner before arriving, as their overnight stay would be a long one, lasting
The Westchester County Board of Legislators recognized its first Albanian Heritage Month on Monday, Oct. 8 with a special ceremony and video presentation honoring children’s health advocate Albana Krasniqi of Yonkers, and prominent surgeon and telemedicine innovator, Dr. Rifat Latifi of Somers. In his opening remarks, Chairman Ben Boykin said “in proclaiming November as Albanian Heritage Month in Westchester County, we salute and recognize the meaningful contributions and exemplary citizenship Albanian-Americans have displayed in all walks of life– in politics, business, law enforcement, education, medicine, the arts and much more.” “The Albanians are a singular people – strong, determined and independent,” Boykin said. “Their country has endured much turmoil and adversity, but yet they always move forward with their eye to a better future. Their value of hard work, integrity, family, and loyalty has served them well, both in their homeland and here in America, and their hands stretch across an ocean to help those in need in both communities.” Legislator David Tubiolo presented the first proclamation. “As County Legislator for Yonkers and Mount Vernon, I am proud to be representing the highest concentration of Albanians in Westchester County,” Tubiolo said. “Today is a very HOCHUL from page 1
Earlier this month, Stepinac High School students spent a night on the turf, sheltered only by large cardboard boxes in an effort to raise awareness and funds to help unsheltered homelessness in the New York City area. Contributed photo
nearly 12 hours before ending at 8 a.m. the next day. The success of the campaign was the result of the energy and generosity of the students who mobilized parents, friends, members of the administration, faculty and staff to join in lending their support. Contributions to Stepinac’s vitally important community cause can still be made via this link: www. stepinac.org/boxcity. Service to the community to help make a difference in the
lives of those in need is a key component of Stepinac’s Campus Ministry program. Because seniors are required to complete 100 hours of community service in order to graduate, participation in the Campus Ministry program starting in the freshman year helps to establish a strong foundation in the student’s life-long commitment to serving the community, one of the distinguishing hallmarks of Stepinac’s alumni. (Submitted)
criteria in its charter. The County had two subsequent redistricting cycles in 2001 and 2011, and fortunately the leadership in place at those times, including now Westchester County Executive George Latimer, who in 2001 chaired the County Board of Legislators, facilitated a fair redistricting plan that involved members of the chamber’s minority party and outside “good government” groups, even though the legal requirements were not in place to require it. This legislation requires the 23 counties in New York that operate under a charter to follow the same
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Legislator David Tubiolo and Albana Krasniq. Contributed photo
Legislator Vedat Gashi and Dr. Rifat Latifi. Contributed photo
special day and we are honoring a very special person, Albana Krasniqi, who grew up in Pristina, came to America to get her education and then came back to help the community that made her.” Ms. Krasniqi thanked Tubiolo and the entire Board. “It is an honor to be among other successful and distinguished Albanian Americans who are being recognized for their contributions as we celebrate Albanian Heritage Month,”Krasniqi said. “I would also like to thank the Albanian American community for supporting my work with Gift of Life International. Your many generous donations helped to save the lives of over 200 children from Kosova.” Legislator Vedat Gashi presented the second proclamation to Dr. Rifat Latifi. “When I was elected, I became the first Albanian-American to serve on the Board of Legislators, and while I am a proud American,
I will never forget my Albanian roots,” Vedat said. “I have immense pride in taking part in the Board’s first celebration of Albanian-American Heritage Month. We have stars throughout the world in Albania, but we have a super star here in Westchester County, Dr. Rifat Latifi, who has an amazing record of accomplishment as a surgeon, author and telemedicine innovator.” Latifi responded by saying, “Thank you for honoring me on the occasion of celebration of the month of Albanian Heritage. I am humbled and touched by your generosity and honor. Today I come to accept this honor as recognition that belongs to my family, friends, my partners and many collaborators from around the world, but particularly those in Kosova and Albania for the past work, but more importantly as an impetus and further inspiration to continue the work that we started more than 20 years ago.” (Submitted)
redistricting standards as all other counties in New York. It also modernizes those standards to bring them in line with generally accepted best practices for redistricting. Pursuant to the new law, lines must be drawn in a manner that ensures: (1) Districts are as nearly equal in population as is practicable. (2) Districts are not drawn with the intent or result of denying equal opportunity of racial or language minority groups to participate in the political process. (3) Districts consist of contiguous territory. (4) Districts are not drawn to favor incumbents or any particu-
lar party or candidate, or unjustly divide communities of interest, including smaller municipalities. (5) Form to promote orderly and efficient administration of elections. “County redistricting should first and foremost be subject to standardized state and federal constitutional requirements in order to ensure fairness and equity,” Paulin said. “It is in this way that we preserve the will of the people of New York State. Politicians should be chosen by voters, not the other way around.” This bill is sponsored in the New York State Senate by Sen. James Skoufis. (Submitted)
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Con Ed reminds customers to conserve this winter Con Edison reminds customers they can save money for their households and businesses by conserving natural gas and electricity this winter as the cost of energy rises. The average residential gas-heating bill from November 2021 through March 2022 will be about $341 per month, up about 24 percent from last winter’s average monthly bill of $275, according to the company’s projections. That estimate is based on average monthly usage of 162 therms and assumes normal winter weather. The increase is mostly due to supply costs, but the projected bill also reflects increases in the delivery charges. Con Edison does not set supply costs and does not make a profit on the supply. The company uses a variety of buying methods and hedges, including shortterm and long-term contracts, to get the best prices for its customers and offset increases in the cost of supply. The cost of natural gas has increased as the demand for the commodity has increased, exports have increased, and severe
weather has hindered production in the Gulf area. These and other factors have caused a decline in the amount of gas in storage in the United States. Delivery charges fund investments Con Edison makes to keep service safe and reliable and help customers use gas more efficiently. The best strategy for Con Edison’s 1.1 million gas customers is to carefully manage their usage. Customers can save money on heating by using these tips: Set your thermostat at the lowest temperature at which you are comfortable and safe. Each degree lower decreases heating costs. Make sure heating vents are not blocked by furniture, carpeting or anything else that could obstruct the flow of heat. Have a qualified contractor clean and inspect your heating system. Insulate hot-water pipes and warm-air ducts that pass through unheated areas. Clean or replace filters for your hot-air furnace and heat-pump. Swap out window shades seasonally. Light-colored window
coverings reflect the sun’s energy, while darker ones absorb it and release heat. In addition, Con Edison offers incentives to help customers make upgrades that can help them save energy and money: Get $75 off a gas furnace or boiler tune-up. Save up to $135 (limited time offer) on an eligible smart thermostat from our Marketplace. Get a $50 discount when you purchase an eligible Nest, ecobee, Honeywell Home, or Emerson Sensi smart thermostat and enroll your device to receive an additional $85 rebate. Residential and business customers can increase comfort and save money year-round with heat-pump technology. Con Edison and a partner have a program that allows residential customers to save up to $3,000 (limited time offer) on weatherizing their home. Under the program, a contractor performs the work with no upfront costs to the customer. Get more information on Con Edison’s rebates and incentives for upgrades that save energy and money.
Natural gas supplies are expected to remain tight this winter, and any disruption from interstate gas transmission providers could further constrain supplies. Con Edison, however, has secured adequate supplies for its gas customers, approximately 370,000 of whom use gas to heat their homes or businesses in Manhattan, the Bronx, Westchester County, and parts of Queens. Con Edison places safety first when running its energy systems. The company has replaced more than 421 miles of cast-iron and unprotected steel gas main the past five years and is on track to replace an additional 200 miles in 2021 and 2022. In addition, Con Edison conducts monthly leak surveys of its gas distribution system, uses predictive analytics to reduce damage to the system by contractors, inspects customers’ indoor services for leaks and is installing the first-of-its-kind natural gas detector to notify operators of customers’ potential gas leaks. Con Edison also urges customers to conserve electricity during the winter months, particularly with electric costs also on the rise in Westchester County. Higher natural gas prices increase electricity prices because
Due to supply cost increases and higher delivery charges, Con Edison is projecting bills to rise by 24 percent this winter. Contributed photo
natural gas is the fuel used to make nearly all the power for homes and businesses in the New York City area. As with natural gas, Con Edison seeks the best prices it can get for electricity and provides it to customers at the same price it pays, meaning the company does not make a profit on it. The average Westchester residential electric bill from November 2021 through March 2022 is projected to be $163.31 per
month, up 15.2 percent from last winter’s average monthly bill of $141.79. The Westchester estimate is based on average monthly usage of 600 kilowatt hours. The average NYC residential electric bill for the same period will be about $95.77 per month, up 0.7 percent from last winter’s average bill of $95.08, according to the company’s projection. The estimate assumes 300 kilowatt hours of usage per month. (Submitted)
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Where did the time go? Mike Smith
I don’t think I’m alone in saying that it’s tough to believe that we’re just a few short weeks away from the end of 2021. Like most people, the last two years have been difficult to categorize in terms of the passage of time. Between months of quarantine, the many stops and starts of re-openings and closings, our rhythms have just felt off; the long stretches of isolation seeming like an endless fog where our days have all melded together, making popular streaming shows of the time the only signifier of when an event actually took place. But boy, are things moving quickly now. We’re coming up on Thanksgiving, winter sports are already playing games, and we here at the Review have just one fall sports team—the Rye football
team—left in action. Where the heck did the time go? It seems like just yesterday that I was heading out to preseason practices, talking to coaches and athletes alike about how thrilling it was to be preparing for a “normal” sports season—one with minimal Covid protocols and a full state playoff schedule. Then I blinked, and found myself last Friday night, bundled in layers, my pockets lined with hand warmers, fighting off the chill in Middletown as I took in what might well have been my last fall game of the year. Sure there was ton that happened; Mamaroneck’s soccer team winning its first section title, milestone wins for coaches like Bronxville’s Don Cupertino, countless memorable showdowns between rivals like Harrison and Rye—or Mamaroneck and Scarsdale. But, perhaps because this was our first “real” season since the winter of 2019-20, it just seems like it whooshed past in a blur. I don’t remember having any
time to stop and simply enjoy the fact that we were getting back to business as usual. But I hope that this isn’t the case for our young athletes; while I’m sure these last few months have seemed like a whirlwind—as high school usually does—I hope that they truly had a moment or two in which they were able to sit back, take a deep breath, and reflect on just how lucky they were to be out on the ballfields this fall. Maybe their seasons didn’t go the way they had hoped; maybe their teams fell short of their goals or maybe their personal performances weren’t quite up to their own high standards. But no matter how these past three months have played out, the fact that they played out at all should be cause for celebration. If we’ve learned anything over the last two years, it’s that we should never take these things for granted.
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Players from Harrison and Rye take part in a soccer game on Sept. 14, 2021. In just one week, the fall season will be over for good. Photo/Mike Smith
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SPORTS Rye earns second shot at Somers 16 • THE REVIEW • November 26, 2021
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Game Notes: • Caden Whaling rushed for 190 yards & 2 TDs • The Garnets shut out the Warrions in the 2nd half • Rye will play Somers in the state semifinals on 11/26
By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor After his Rye team fell to Somers in the Section I championship game on Nov. 12, senior running back Caden Whaling noted that second chances are rare in the sports world. But with an at-large bid to the New York State tournament, the Garnets found themselves with just such an opportunity. With a win against Section IX champion Minisink Valley on Nov. 19, Rye would earn the right to take on
Somers again—this time with a trip to the state finals hanging in the balance. On Friday night at Middletown High School, the Garnets made the most of their second chance, topping the Warriors 31-21 to set up a semifinal-round showdown against the Tuskers this week. Tommaso Grani got the Garnets on the board, booting a 23yard field goal on their opening possession, and an interception returned for a touchdown by Ryan Surhoff gave Rye a 10-0 lead just minutes into the game. But Minisink Valley roared back in the second quarter—led by touchdowns from Ethan Gallo, Kai Colon and Mike Altomer— to take a 21-17 lead into halftime. But Rye came out after the intermission with a renewed effort on the defensive side of the board, shutting Minisink Valley out over the last 24 minutes of play. “I think we just had to come out and play with heart; I think we let up because we had a lead in the second quarter, ” said senior linebacker Jack Garnett. “In that Somers game we knew that if we lost we had another week,
Owen Kovacs runs the ball on Nov. 19, 2021. Photos/Mike Smith
but today it was win or go home.” Buoyed by a few key defensive stands, the Garnets would take the lead with 9:40 left to play when Carter Barford found the end zone on a four-yard inside counter. Caden Whaling gave the Garnets some breathing room with 2:33 left on the clock when he broke free on a third down to score on a 33-yard jaunt. Whaling—who has been limited by a high ankle sprain since early October—carried the ball 26 times for 190 yards and two touchdowns on the evening. Over the last two weeks, Whaling has rushed for 287 yards, a positive sign for the Garnet offense. “I feel better, physically,” Whaling said after the game. “My team’s been blocking great and I’m just happy to be out here on the field.” The Garnets’ fortunes also improved with the return of fullback Alex Tepedino, who had missed the past several games with a knee injury. According to Whaling, Tepedino’s presence had a major impact on the team’s play. “I mean, he’s Tep,” said Whaling. “So having him back
Jack Garnett rushes the quarterback at Middletown High School. Rye’s defense posted a shutout in the second half.
was huge, not just from a morale standpoint, but also from a blocking standpoint.” With the win, the Garnets will have another shot at Somers, as the two teams will meet on Nov. 26 at Middletown High School. On Friday, Somers picked up a
decisive win over Burnt Hills, routing the Section II champions 48-14. The winner of this Friday’s game will move on to play for a state title on Dec. 3 at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse. “We just learned a lot from film and we learned a lot from
how it felt to lose and the sting that it left,” said Whaling. “We’re going to work as hard as we can, as hard as we’ve ever worked this week, and we’re so grateful that we get another shot.” CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com
Alex Tepedino blocks for Caden Whaling against Minisink Valley on Nov. 19, 2021. Whaling rushed for 190 yards and two touchdowns.