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Gaynor held in contempt over sex abuse lawsuits
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By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor
The Westchester County Health Department recognized the recent National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week as an opportunity to promote awareness in an effort to reduce childhood exposure to lead. For more, see page 6.
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County announces $1.27M in CARES Act funding for remote learning At the New Rochelle YMCA, Westchester County Executive George Latimer announced $1.27 million in CARES Act funding awarded to remote learning centers throughout Westchester. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Latimer has recognized the critical need for children to have a safe place to learn and be cared for, with many school districts transitioning to online learning and parents returning to work. Westchester County was able to create a program using federal funding through the CARES Act, at no cost to county taxpayers, which allows students to continue their education at remote learning centers throughout Westchester. “As we continue to manage the
impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, our children, and their education, will always remain a top priority,” Latimer said. “Students need to be able to continue their schooling whether it be in person or remote, and parents need to be able to return to work to maintain essential services, and help our local economy bounce back. I want to thank our federal delegation partners for understanding the importance of programs like these, to help the County get back on its feet again.” The federal funding was awarded based on applications that were submitted, and the online learning centers are affiliated with either a school district, municipality or non-profit. The funding will last through the end of 2020, with the
hope that additional federal legislation will be enacted to continue these programs into 2021. The agencies that received a portion of the $1.27 million in CARES Act funding are as follows: • F amily Services of Westchester, Inc., White Plains • Town of Greenburgh Department of Community Resources/ TDYCC, Greenburgh • The Guidance Center of Westchester, Inc., New Rochelle • New Rochelle YMCA, New Rochelle • Hudson River Museum of Westchester, Yonkers • YMCA of Yonkers, Inc., Yonkers • YMCA of Central and Northern Westchester, White Plains • YMCA of Central and Northern Westchester (Camp Combe), Ossining, Somers, Yorktown
• Lakeland Children’s Center, Yorktown Heights • Boys and Girls Club of Northern Westchester, Mount Kisco • Healthy Kids Extended Day Program, Inc., Harrison, Peekskill, Yonkers • Young Men’s Christian Association of Rye, Rye YMCA, Rye • Ossining Union Free School District, Ossining • Danielle’s Helping Hands, Pelham • T own of Lewisboro Parks and Recreation Department, Lewisboro Westchester County has ensured that each program meets the required health and safety protocols, sufficient staffing ratios, and adequate connectivity for effective online learning. The programs have been tailored to meet the needs of each local community. (Submitted)
After twice announcing his refusal to appear for a deposition, Edwin Gaynor has been held in contempt of court and may be forcibly compelled to comply with a judge’s request, records show. On Oct. 20, New York State Supreme Court Associate Justice Steven M. Jaeger ruled that Gaynor, 86, was in violation of court orders after the former catholic school teacher and coach declined to speak under oath about the litany of sexual assault claims that have been made against him. “The court finds that Plaintiff has satisfied the elements necessary to establish contempt of court,” Jaeger wrote. “Gaynor has not set forth in his letters or statements any reasonable excuse for failing to appear before deposition.” Since last November, 26 accusers have come forward with allegations that Gaynor used his position as a teacher and coach at the Immaculate Heart of Mary School in Scarsdale—as well as at other local parishes including St. Bernard’s in White Plains and Holy Rosary in Hawthorne—to molest underage male students beginning in1959 and continuing through 1986. The lawsuits also name these schools, as well as the Archdiocese of New York, as co-defendants for their refusal to act on credible evidence of Gaynor’s misdeeds which allowed the pattern of alleged abuse to continue, unchecked, for decades. In handwritten letters sent in 2019 to the law firm Lowey Dannenberg P.C.— which represents all but one of Gaynor’s accusers—Gaynor admitted to molesting two of the accusers by name. But attempts by the court to compel a deposition of Gaynor have been unsuccessful, however.
Lawyers for the plaintiffs had initially filed a motion to depose Gaynor on March 9, but the motion was opposed by counsel for the Archdiocese, who sought relief due to the developing COVID-19 pandemic. On June 25, the court ordered that Gaynor’s rescheduled deposition take place no later than Aug. 7. Court records show that Gaynor was subpoenaed on July 2 but he advised the agent who served him with a subpoena that he did not intend to comply with the order. Counsel for the plaintiffs received another letter from Gaynor on Aug. 5 that confirmed his refusal to be deposed, citing that his age and poor health prevented him from doing so. Gaynor’s refusal to appear— either in person or remotely— prompted lawyers for the plaintiffs to petition the court for a contempt charge, as they requested that Gaynor be placed in police custody or confined until he completed his deposition. Despite ruling that Gaynor should be held in contempt, Jaeger declined to order that Gaynor be taken into custody, given the uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic. “The Court is not now prepared on whether to impose a fine or commit Gaynor to jail until he agrees to comply,” he wrote. “Given Gaynor’s age, and his claimed physical ailments, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Court seeks further detailed information from Plaintiff as to how to satisfy the Court Plaintiff’s request for relief.” Jaeger further ordered that counsel for both sides must consult with the Westchester County Sheriff’s office in order to ensure that Gaynor’s deposition can be safely implemented. The ruling has given a deadline of Nov. 9 for such an agreement to be reached. CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com
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CPW to host virtual A Taste of Westchester
For a full week, Nov. 9-15, Cerebral Palsy of Westchester, CPW, will be celebrating its 15th annual A Taste of Westchester. Given the times, there will not, this year, be an in-person Taste of Westchester event. There will, however, be a celebration of the area’s finest restaurants, top chefs, and beverage establishments through A Taste of Westchester Online Showcase. The week also features an online auction, a raffle, musical guests, opportunities for wine tastings and restaurant information streamed during the week on the CPW website and shared through social media channels. Everyone is encouraged to “Taste In Place” by ordering from local restaurants, bakeries, sweet shops and beverage establishments throughout the week. Details and a full list of featured restaurants can be found online at taste.cpwestchester.org.
“For 15 years, CPW has been asking local food and beverage establishments to participate in its fundraising event—this year, we hope to drive patrons to these local businesses, many of which are struggling, as a thank you for their support,” Linda Kuck, CPW executive director. According to an Oct. 12, 2020 article in the Wall Street Journal, “[The] health crisis is creating a divide in the restaurant world. Big, well-capitalized chains are thriving while small independents struggle to keep their kitchens open.” Independent food and beverage establishments have faced incredible hardships these past months. CPW believes that this year’s Taste of Westchester virtual celebration will highlight our local restaurants and bring them some much needed business, whether it be in the form of takeout,
delivery, or dine-in service. A Taste of Westchester 2020 business sponsors include A&A Maintenance, Aries Wine & Spirits, Baldor Specialty Foods, Crystal Blue Cleaning, Emblem Health, Grassy Sprain Pharmacy, Kiamie East 32nd Street, Marsh and McLennan, and TD Bank. The funds raised by donors, and through the online auction and raffle, will provide support to CPW’s many programs during this unprecedented time and will allow for individuals with developmental disabilities to continue to take part in their community to the best of their ability. Now in its 71st year, CPW’s mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with all developmental disabilities including autism, neurological impairments, intellectual disabilities, epilepsy and cerebral palsy. Through a comprehensive network of educational programs, residential sites, therapeutic services, employment training, recreation programs and advocacy, the agency helps thousands of children and adults in Westchester and Fairfield counties
live more productive and satisfying lives. The organization’s motto is: Realizing Tomorrow’s Potential . . . Today! Visit https://www.taste.cp-
westchester.org/ to discover the ways you can support Cerebral Palsy of Westchester as well as local food and beverage establishments. For more informa-
tion, contact Tia Levinson, development and PR coordinator at 937-3800 ext. 353 or email attia. levinson@cpwestchester.org. (Submitted)
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Feeding Westchester names new VP of development Feeding Westchester, Westchester County’s largest nonprofit hunger relief organization, has named Bali Lambie-Boyer as the new vice president of Development. Lambie-Boyer is a dynamic storyteller and brand marketer with more than 20 years of experience in developing purpose-driven campaigns. Lambie-Boyer has collaborated with corporate partners and agencies to tackle today’s greatest trends and societal issues. With years of experience in developing compelling marketing campaigns, she recognizes that when the narrative and strategy are aligned, it increases mission support and strengthens community partners’ endorsements. Most recently, Lambie-Boyer was the senior director of Development and Strategic Initiatives at Keep America Beautiful. Lambie-Boyer’s wide range of experience allows her to be an analytical thinker, translating insight into action, while articulating an adaptive vision. Her diverse background working for some of the nation’s most distinguished companies and nonprofit
organizations, including American Heart Association, American Red Cross, Sotheby’s, Emmis Communications and Moet Hennessy, enables her to amplify community impact by connecting cultural relevance to social issues consumers care most about. “It is with great excitement that we welcome Bali to Feeding Westchester. Her expertise and commitment to drive lasting impact will not only support our organization as we continue our fight against hunger, but will also help address underlying social issues to better serve our neighbors in Westchester County,” said Karen Erren, president & CEO. As the vice president of Development, Lambie-Boyer will oversee the organization’s fundraising efforts as well as Marketing and Communications, Corporate Relations, Community Engagement and Volunteer Services. “I am honored to join Feeding Westchester in its battle against hunger,” Lambie-Boyer said. “There is much work to be done and I look forward to working with the team to continue to get food on the table for people in
need and further our societal impact, so no children, senior, or working family member goes to bed hungry.”A specialist in developing social movements and writing culturally relevant narratives to inspire mission moments, Lambie-Boyer is driven by the belief that progressive thinking and the collective human spirit is required to deliver basic human rights, including access to food and fair treatment to all in our evolving world. “We must be willing to think courageously, leverage partnerships and pioneer new horizons, which will deliver impact and transformative results to our neighbors in need, in Westchester County,” she said. Lambie-Boyer is currently working towards her Diversity and Inclusion certificate from Cornell University and was recently accepted into the Executive Leadership program for Nonprofit Executives at the Institute for Nonprofit Practice. For more information, please call Michelle Ricciardi at 4184204 or mricciardi@feedingwestchester.org. (Submitted)
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Westchester County Executive George Latimer reminds residents that it is more important now than ever to assure children are protected from the harmful effects of lead exposure in their own homes. “With so many children learning from home as well as in school during the pandemic, it is especially crucial to assure our homes are safe for children by identifying and removing sources of lead to prevent further exposure,” Latimer said. “I encourage all families to talk to their child’s healthcare provider about their child’s risk and need for testing.” The county Health Department recognizes National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, which began on Oct. 25, as an opportunity to raise awareness in an effort to reduce childhood exposure to lead. Lead is a toxic mineral that can cause damage to the brain and other vital organs as well as decreased learning and behavior problems. All children, from six months to six years old, should have a lead assessment annually by their medical provider, and by New York State law, all children who are 1 and 2 years old must receive a blood lead test. Since last Oct. 1, when New York State improved regulations to better protect children from the effects of lead exposure, 147 children were identified as having been exposed to lead in 2019, and 149 children were similarly identified in 2020. The county Health Department is currently tracking 222 individuals with lead exposure, and discharged or transferred 40 people this year. To protect Westchester’s
youngest residents, the county Health Department also works to reduce lead exposure in pregnant women. The county Health Department is now tracking the progress of nine women to reduce their lead levels. The Department works with families and building owners to identify the sources of lead and assure they are removed, and will follow up after the women deliver to assess the exposure of their newborns. The Department also follows the progress of any child under age 18 who arrives in this country with an elevated lead of five or above, to ensure that care continues wherever the child is placed. In the 12-month period that ended Sept. 30, 83 immigrant children who passed through or settled in Westchester had elevated lead levels. “We must do everything we can to keep children safe from lead,” county Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler said. “Its health effects can be devastating, but they are preventable. We ask that parents and caregivers respond promptly when notified that their child has an elevated blood lead level and keep all provider appointments to assess their child’s progress in reducing that blood lead level. It is equally important to cooperate with our staff to identify any lead risks where the child lives and spends time so these risks can be removed, remediated or contained. Working collaboratively, we can achieve the best outcomes for Westchester children.” Amler said that if a child’s most recent blood lead test is elevated; their healthcare provider and the
county Health Department will contact the family to help them manage the impact of lead on the child. The provider must confirm the elevated blood lead level by taking a blood sample drawn from a vein. Follow-up includes a detailed lead exposure assessment, a nutritional assessment and a developmental screening. The Health Department works with families to identify sources of lead at home and wherever the child spends the most time, so that lead can be removed. About 500,000 American children between ages one and five have elevated levels of lead in their blood, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Property owners of single-family or multi-family homes throughout Westchester are encouraged to apply for the county’s Lead Safe Westchester, LSW, Program, made possible by a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The LSW Program provides free improvements and repairs to reduce lead-based paint, dust and other safety hazards in housing units, built before 1978 where residents with low to moderate incomes reside. Priority is given to units housing children under the age of 6 and/or units where a pregnant woman lives. Funds are awarded on a firstcome, first-served basis, based on the occupants’ eligibility and on a home inspection that determines the presence of lead. To request an application, property owners, landlords and tenants call 9954602 or e-mail tkr3@westchestergov.com. (Submitted)
The top sources of lead in Westchester, from most frequent to least, are:
• Flaking or peeling lead-based paint in homes built before 1978 • Old painted wooden windows • Lead dust on window sills, floors and toys • Stained glass windows or casement windows with lead came (dividers) • Ceramic pottery from other countries, particularly in Latin America, India and the Middle East
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• And less frequently: • Herbal medicines from the Middle East, Latin America, China and India • Candy and spices from Mexico, the Middle East, Latin America, India and China • Cosmetics from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Middle Eastern and African countries • Costume jewelry and toys made in other countries and often sold in dollar and discount stores Photo/Sven Brandsma
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Don’t miss out virtual events in Westchester
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Saturday, Nov. 7 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. SAT Testing
Our goal for this film is to inspire people of all ages, especially kids, to self regulate. It’s not about blame. It’s about looking in the mirror and empowering ourselves to create balance in our lives and to learn to be there for each other.
Tuesday, Nov. 10 from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Board of Education Meeting Wednesday, Nov. 11, all day Veterans Day-No School Friday, Nov. 13, all day Quarter 1 ends-MS and HS Monday, Nov. 16, all day Quarter 2 begins-MS and HS Wednesday, Nov. 18, all day Elementary Parent/Teacher Conferences-11 a.m. dismissal Thursday, Nov. 19, all day 1-hour late arrival for elementary schools
The Rye Arts Center
Saturday, Nov. 7, all day Kids Workshop: Make a Unicorn with Polymer Clay Ages 9–12. Make a beautiful unicorn friend! Using polymer clay you will learn how to make simple shapes with clay and put them together to form a cute sculpture. All projects will be baked at home with simple instructions included with each project. Fee: $25 (members receive discount)
Wednesday, Nov. 11, all day Veterans Day: RAC Closed
Friday, Nov. 20 at 3 p.m. Nov. 12 MS/HS Report Cards Available on Thursday, from 6:15 p.m. to 9 p.m. the Parent Portal BYOB & Paint! Wednesday, Nov. 25 at 7:30 p.m. Board of Education Meeting Nov. 25 through Nov. 27 Thanksgiving Recess-No School Rye Youth Council
Friday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. “LIKE” | Film Screening and Panel Discussion “LIKE” is an IndieFlix Original documentary that explores the impact of social media on our lives. Technology is a tool. It’s here to stay and social platforms are a place to connect, share and care, but it presents some questions: What’s really happening with our relationship with social media? Are we addicted? How do we stop? Where do we start? What do we need to know? By understanding the effects of technology and social media on the brain, on our lives and on our civilization, we can learn how to navigate it more safely together.
Ages 21 and over. BYOB and join us for an evening of self-expression through paint! No paintby-numbers, no pressure to be perfect—workshop will start with a simple still-life and progress from there. Participants will be encouraged to work at their own pace, and in their own style. No experience necessary; if you’ve never picked up a paintbrush, make this the first time! All supplies included. Pre-registration required. Instructor: Laura Anechiarico, MAT $65 (members receive discount).
Saturday, Nov. 21 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Meet the Artist: Brigitte Loritz Join us in celebration of incredible artist, RAC instructor, and beloved friend, Brigitte Loritz. A selection of her vast body of work is currently on view in The Rye Arts Center’s gallery. Enjoy some in-person time with her to talk about her work and process. All works are available for purchase. Proceeds will support both the artist and The Rye Arts Center.
Westchester County Parks Events
Nov. 23 through Dec. 1 Online Artisan Boutique The Rye Arts Center is moving its annual Artisan Boutique online! Enjoy a curated online shopping experience while supporting small businesses and the arts! Get a head start on holiday shopping, find unique treasures to brighten your home, or treat yourself to jewelry, spirits, clothing, and more! While we’ll miss having you at The Rye Arts Center this new online platform will allow us to expand our selection of vendors and give you the opportunity to shop at your own convenience. If you are interested in participating as a vendor please complete our online application.
Nov. 25 through Nov. 28 Thanksgiving Break: RAC Closed Rye YMCA Special Events
Friday, Nov. 6 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. First Family Fridays: Fall Fun
Rye Free Reading Room
Friday, Nov. 27 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The new Westchester’s Winter Wonderland Drive-Thru Holiday Light Extravaganza
Join Sarah Prosser of the Rye Free Reading Room and Jessica Lodato of the Rye Youth Council for a follow-up event as we debrief and discuss ways to implement topics covered by Dr. Foxhall on anti-racism. This event is open to teens in grades 9 and up. Contact Sarah Prosser at 231-3172 or sprosser@ryelibrary.org. Zoom
Open every night from Friday, Nov. 27, through Sunday, Jan. 3. Except: Nov. 30, Dec. 7, Dec. 14, Dec. 24 and Dec. 25. Reservations are strongly recommended! For tickets, go to wwinterwonderland.com. Westchester’s Winter Wonderland is a festive 1.2-mile drive through Kensico Dam Plaza, filled with dazzling exclusive light displays that will thrill people of all ages. See your favorite holiday characters. Listen to jovial music right on your car radio, wave to Santa and enjoy other surprises, all seen from the safe and controlled environment of your car.
Monday, Nov. 9 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Anti-Racism: Activist AcademyA Learning and Discussion Group for Teens Part 2
Wednesday, Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Trustees Spelling Bee
Every first Friday of the month, we invite your family to join us for an evening activity with themed crafts, activities, snacks and fun. Questions: kathy@ryeymca. org Family: Free Youth: $15 Non-Member: $26 (per family
Join us for the Third Annual Rye Free Reading Room Board of Trustees’ Spelling Bee, outdoors on the Village Green. Register Today! High School Scholarship: $2,500; Middle School Scholarship: $500 Scholarships, sponsored by Carpet Trends and in honor of Emanuela Riccio.
Saturday, Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. November Teen Night (2nd Saturday)
Sunday, Nov. 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mock SAT
Theme: NERF Night Participants have the option of bringing their own NERF equipment or using one of ours. Masks must be worn by all members and staff except for eating. Fee: Members: $5; Non-Members: $10, pizza is included! Registration is required and space is limited. Nov. 21, all day Session 3 starts
Down to Earth Rye Farmers Market
Sunday, Nov. 8, 15, 22 and 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rye Farmers Market https://www.facebook.com/ryefarmersmarket/
Sunday, Nov. 22 from 5:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Meredith’s Bread Order Pick Up Pre-order traditional and gluten-free pies and quiches from Meredith’s Bread for Thanksgiving. Pre-orders must be placed
8 a.m. Check-in and onsite registration 9 a.m. 1-Mile Paws Walk-a-Thon 9:30 a.m. 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk (non-competitive) 10 a.m. 3.1- and 5.2-mile races Rye Recreation Park
Take a practice exam before the real thing! Sign up at Apple Routh to reserve your spot for this virtual exam. Register at www.applerouth.com/signup. Any questions please call 371-8000
Friday, Nov. 20 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Super Smash Bros Tournament Get ready to face off in this remote Smash Bros tournament! The library’s friend code will be sent out to all registrants one day in advance. You must be registered in order to participate. Registration closes on Nov. 18 at 11:59 p.m. Contact Sarah Prosser at 231-3172 or sprosser@ryelibrary.org.Zoom
Rye Recreation
Saturday, Nov. 28 at 8 a.m. Turkey Run Pre-registration open online through Nov. 24
Westchester Parks Foundation
Saturday, Nov. 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Green Squad at Silver Lake Preserve: Must Pre-Register There is a 10-person maximum per event. You must pre-register. Volunteers will be clearing litter and debris from the trails and shoreline in Silver Lake Preserve. This cleanup will take place the third Saturday of each month—all volunteers are welcome with any commitment they can provide! Supplies will be provided but please bring your own water. Volunteers should wear clothes that can get dirty and closed-toe shoes. Contact Erin@thewpf.org with questions. Silver Lake Preserve, Lake Street, Harrison
Clay Art Center
Create a unique piece of pottery then choose a glaze from our studio selection. Fired and picked up at a later date. Bring a change of clothes or wear something you don’t mind getting dirty. No experience needed! 20% off through Dec. 26 with code: FALL4CLAY20. All supplies included.
Saturday, Nov. 7 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. Virtual Artist Talk with Paul Briggs: An Examined Art Practice Join Paul Briggs as he discusses his ongoing creative practice in relation to the impact of personal community and social influences. Briggs is presently an associate professor of Art Education at the Massachusetts College of Art and director of the historic Saturday Studios Program. He completed his PhD at the Pennsylvania State University and his MFA at the Massachusetts College of Art Boston MA.
Saturday, Nov. 21 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Family Wheel Night Clay Class (Ages 9+), Saturday Nights Join us for some family fun in this one-time class for parents kids tweens or teens interested in learning to use the potter’s wheel. Have fun and bond with your family while receiving a lesson from experienced and dedicated ceramic artists. Beginners are welcome and no previous experience is necessary!
ArtsWestchester
Saturday, Nov. 21 at 6 p.m. ArtsWestchester Virtual Arts Gala Legendary jazz musician Wynton Marsalis, managing and artistic director of Jazz at Lincoln Center joins ArtsWestchester to honor: Entergy, Kenneth Jenkins, Kevin J. Plunkett and Jeffrey P. Haydon. Help us keep the arts alive during this pandemic. Tickets & sponsorships on sale now at artsw.org/ gala2020.
Friday, Nov. 6 and 20 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Maker Date Adult Wheel Clay Class, Friday Nights $65 per person. Grab your “plus one” to unplug with mud and join us for a creative night out! Have fun and get messy as we walk you through the basics of throwing on the potter’s wheel.
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Former sales pro writes new storybook on selling “The Last Book About Selling That You’ll Ever Need,” by Ira Ellenthal, is an anecdotal how-to book drawn from his decades-long career in sales and marketing management for such publications as the New York Daily News, U.S. News & World Report, The Atlantic and Fast Company. Available on Amazon for $12.95, the book has been greeted by an enthusiastic response from a wide assortment of former colleagues, competitors and self-appointed critics, among others, and has been nominated as the best book of 2020 in its category. Said Jay Walker, founder of Priceline, “There are a million books that try to teach you how to sell, but the best books don’t sell, they tell stories. And when those stories make you smile or, even better, surprise you while smiling, those are the lessons that stick with you. A lifetime of listening has given Ira Ellenthal a million stories to choose from, and he handpicked those with the
most power to improve anyone’s closing rate.” “While entertaining us, Ellenthal loads his book with solid information and offers new ideas and approaches. A great read by a brilliant salesman, this book is a must for the tyro as well as the seasoned pro,” writer Penelope Karageorge said. Joe Garrett, a retired business executive, said colorfully, “Ellenthal’s wit and irreverent, imaginative, unique, and highly effective sales methods confirm that we are all selling, all of the time, consciously or not.” And, Ellenthal’s favorite, this from someone who defined himself or herself simply as a shopper: “In short, hard-hitting chapters, the author conveys the essence of what it takes to make the sale in any situation. A sales masterpiece.” His current book is Ellenthal’s third. In 2003, he wrote “Slootie’s Wars,” a memoir of his father, a former professional boxer. Author Pete Hamill, who died
recently, wrote its introduction. Twenty years earlier, Ellenthal wrote his first book, “Selling Smart,” and began establishing his reputation as a world-class seller. Married for nearly six decades, he and his wife, Judy, have three sons and eight grandchildren and live in Old Greenwich, Connecticut. (Submitted)
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Rightly or wrongly, I like to think of myself as a pretty intelligent guy. I’m a rational human being, more than capable of objectively looking at a situation and basing a decision off of facts, figures and observations. So why, then, do I let the Giants continue to toy with my emotions? On Nov. 2, the one-win Giants tangled with Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Bucs on Monday Night Football. On paper—and to anyone that’s watched more than a half of NFL football games this year—the result of the game was a foregone conclusion; Brady would make mincemeat of Big Blue, dropping the Giants’ record to a woeful 1-7 on the year. I planned to watch the first half, turn off the television and get to bed early in order to vote before work on Tuesday morning.
Yet there I was at 11:30 p.m., yelling at the screen, exhorting Daniel Jones to get rid of the ball during a fourth quarter drive that nearly sent the game into overtime. Why? Because I can’t help myself. The Giants played the Bucs tight in the first two quarters and headed into halftime with a 14-6 lead; nothing to get excited about, I told myself. The Giants have been prone to second half collapses all season long. But as the game dragged on and the Giants refused to go away, I began to forget all the negative things that I’d said—and written—about the team in recent weeks. Sure, Daniel Jones was still missing open receivers and making frustrating decisions, but he was also making a few throws that made you take notice. Sure, Big Blue’s offensive line hasn’t been anything to write home about this year, but here they were, with a pair of rookies up front, pushing around a good Tampa defense. And yes, maybe Evan Engram’s inability to catch
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the ball had cost my team in big spots this year, but against the Bucs, he was channeling Kellan Winslow Sr., almost living up to our high expectations from draft night. By the time the Monday Night Football crew tossed up the graphic that showed that the Giants still had a path to winning the NFC East, I was all in, back aboard the Giants bandwagon I had professed to jump off almost as soon as the 2020 season began. Of course, we know how it ended. The Giants marched down the field to score a touchdown with 30 seconds left but another bad decision by Jones on a two-point conversion—and a flag picked up by the officials—doomed the home team to a 25-23 loss. I went to bed fuming, not angry at the Giants for falling short, but ashamed at myself for having been suckered in once again. But that’s sports, isn’t it? Rooting for any team—even the good ones—is a constant test of one’s loyalty, patience and san-
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On Nov. 2, the New York Giants fell to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 25-23 on Monday Night Football. Sports Editor Mike Smith is embarrassed with himself for even thinking Big Blue had a shot. Photo courtesy Wikipedia.org
ity. Rooting for a bad team, like the Giants, just seems to magnify that fact. But as badly as the night ended, it was still fun to be
invested in a game, if only for a few short hours. But when you root for the Giants, those hours can often seem
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By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor On Oct. 30, two of the top field hockey teams in the area squared off when Mamaroneck hosted Rye in a battle of undefeateds. In the end, only the Tigers’ perfect record would remain, as they edged the Garnets 1-0 in a hardfought thriller. After an evenly played first half, Mamaroneck struck the game’s decisive blow just moments into the third quarter when Hannah Rogoff redirected a blast to the left post from Ava Gristina
into the back of the goal to break the scoreless tie. It was just the break the Tigers needed to grab control and come away with the win, according to head coach John Savage. “This was a first-class field hockey game, and it really came down to which team was going to be able to step on the gas and I think we were able to do that,” he said. “We hadn’t been finishing in the circle, but on that one play, we were able to finish in the circle.” Although Rye battled valiantly to try and tie things up over the last 25 minutes of play, they were unable to sneak one past Mamaroneck goalie Sam Maresca who came away with a three-save shutout. Her Rye counterpart, Catia Lai, notched eight saves on the afternoon. “I have to give credit to Rye, for the last 10 minutes of the game, they were down a girl, but it really didn’t feel like they were shorthanded,” Savage said. “Because they stepped up their game, and I think my players stepped up their game enough to kind of contain them.” Savage noted that there was a certain amount of electricity surrounding Friday night’s game,
especially given the success that both teams have enjoyed this season. Last year, the Garnets finished with a 9-7-1 record which included a 4-0 loss to Mamaroneck, but Savage was quick to point out the strides the program has made in a short time. “I think this game lived up to expectations from an intensity standpoint; Kelly [Vegliante]knows how to coach and her kids know how to play,” he said. “And they’re young, they’re not as old as us, but they’re going to be very good for the next couple of years and they’re only going to get better.” The Garnets and Tigers are scheduled for another regular season tilt, as they will square off again on Monday, Nov. 9. But both teams will be tested before the rematch, as Rye will take on John Jay Cross River on Nov. 7 and Mamaroneck will tangle with another pair of undefeated teams in Bronxville and Lakeland this week. And although Section I will likely be making an announcement regarding potential postseason play this week, Savage said that true victory is in just being able to take the field at all. “I know a lot of coaches, they
Ava Gristina tries to put one past Rye goalie Catia Lai on Oct. 30. Lai had seven saves.
Amanda Zerbib battles for control of the ball with a Rye player on Oct. 30. Zerbib and the Tigers beat the Garnets 1-0.
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Elizabeth Astorina chases down a Rye player at Mamaroneck High School. Photos/Mike Smith