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County opens mental health housing unit
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Westchester, home to one of the ‘Top 10’ Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events in the U.S., will be reimagined in new ways and with creative responses due to the pandemic. For more, see page 6.
Harrison cop arrested on domestic violence charges Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. announced Frank Corvino, 36, was arraigned on Sept. 30 in the town of Harrison Court via video conference on charges related to an assault on his wife. Town Justice Daniel Angiolillo presided. Specifically, Corvino is
charged with Assault in the Third Degree, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, both misdemeanors, and Harassment in the Second Degree, a violation. Corvino pleaded not guilty and was released on his own recognizance. His next schedule court appearance is Oct. 27. Orders of protection were issued
for the victims. Corvino is a Harrison police officer. He was arrested on Sept. 30 by the county District Attorney’s criminal investigators. The allegations are that Corvino assaulted his wife on Sept. 27, 2020, injuring her in the presence of their child. The victim received medical treat-
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ment for injuries to her ribs and shoulder, and bruises on her face, arms and legs. In compliance with the Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 3.6, you are advised that a charge is merely an accusation and that a defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. (Submitted)
On Sept. 24, the Westchester County Department of Correction, WCDOC, opened a newly designed special housing unit to support residents suffering from significant psychiatric impairment, who require intensive evaluation and treatment within a specialized mental health setting. The purpose of the new Acute Mental Health Unit, A.M.H.U., is to help inmates with mental health concerns and co-occurring disorders begin a path towards recovery using a range of clinical supports and services. Some residents require intensive supports to ensure their safety as well as the safety of the corrections personnel in the facility, and the A.M.H.U. will promote both safety and recovery. “We worked with key stakeholders and developed a comprehensive treatment and therapeutic model that is sure to make a difference for our residents both during and after their period of incarceration,” Corrections Commissioner Joseph Spano said. “Serious mental illness has become so widespread in the U.S. corrections system that some jails and prisons are commonly referred to as the ‘new asylums.’ In fact, according to a 2016 national study, the Los Angeles County Jail, Chicago’s Cook County Jail or New York’s Rikers Island each held more mentally ill residents than any remaining psychiatric hospital in the United States. The A.M.H.U. will serve as a win-win for both our residents and staff at the facility, allowing our inmates to receive the care they need while streamlining the process of their recovery.” In recent years, working closely with their resident healthcare provider, Wellpath, the Department of Community Mental Health, DCMH, and other strategic partners, WCDOC has launched many new initiatives to treat residents suffering from
serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders. In 2017, the National Commission on Correctional Health Care recognized their groundbreaking mental health reentry program as its National Mental Health Program of the year. Additionally, in 2019, WCDOC launched a multifaceted detoxification and stabilization program for newly-admitted residents. This Structured Observation and Addiction Recovery, SOAR, unit focuses on two key initiatives: (i) enhanced observation of residents withdrawing from substance use; (ii) once stabilized, supporting those individuals with intensive programming. In 2020, WCDOC repurposed an existing housing unit and created a unique state of the art “Constant Observation” unit for female residents. This new unit provides a more open and therapeutic setting than the traditional one-on-one watch in a single cell and has an embedded correction officer 24/7. The new A.M.H.U supports up to 12 residents, each of whom will have individualized treatment plans. The multidisciplinary approach team consists of the Director of Mental Health, Psychiatrist, Qualified Mental Health Professionals, Licensed Practicing Nurse, Deputy Commissioner of Operations and Correction Officers. As part of the planning phase more than 30 department representatives participated in a full day of orientation and training. “It is an exciting opportunity to once again be able to further enhance our existing mental health services for our most psychiatrically compromised residents,” said Wellpath’s Director of Mental Health Dr. Jerome Norton. “Our model draws upon multi-agency resources to promote each individual’s success through comprehensive treatment approaches.” (Submitted)
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Introducing Lewis, the DA’s first facility dog Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino Jr.. is introducing the office’s first “facility dog,” Lewis, who is specially trained to work with victims and witnesses to help relieve their stress during the criminal justice process. Lewis will help make what is often a traumatic and stressful experience a bit easier for those who, through no fault of their own, find themselves involved in our criminal justice system. As of mid-September, Lewis became a full-time member of the DA staff. “For witnesses and victims, sitting through interviews and preparing for trial is a very stressful time, especially for child witnesses, victims of domestic and elder abuse, and victims of sexual assault,” Scarpino said. “Retelling and reliving those moments can be extremely difficult. Medical professionals have confirmed that having a dog to comfort them, whether in meetings or in court, can help relieve that stress. We are delighted to bring this extra special level of care to those who need it most. Lewis is a great addition to our Office and
the work we do for the people of Westchester.” Lewis is a 2-year-old Labrador retriever and his trained handler is Assistant District Attorney Brian Bendish of the Superior Court Trial Division. Bendish took three weeks of specialized training to bond with Lewis and learn the 40 advanced commands Lewis responds to. The training consisted of intensive lectures, hands-on training and multiple examinations in order to acquire public certification. Training is ongoing, requiring strict consistency and structure implemented by Bendish to ensure Lewis adheres to his trained behaviors. As part of his work, Bendish will attend all appointments with Lewis, issue his commands and oversee the dog’s daily needs. “Lewis is an exceptional animal,” Bendish said. “He is amazingly calm and sweet. He is trained not to approach anyone unless he is told to. I really look forward to seeing how his easy demeanor will de-stress situations for our victims and witnesses. I am really excited to continue to integrate Lewis into the DA’s
Office and let him do this important job going forward. I think he is just a great addition to our Office.” Lewis was raised and trained by the nonprofit Canine Companions for Independence and has been granted to the county District Attorney’s Office free of charge. It’s estimated that his two years of training and that of his handler costs roughly $50,000, paid for by donations to Canine Companions. The cost of his ongoing care and feeding is being taken care of by private funds within the Office. Every Division is delighted that Lewis is onboard. Canine Companions is the nation’s first and largest service dog organization, training dogs for special service roles since 1975. “Canine Companions is thrilled to be partnering with the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office. Our continued connection working with our NYS District Attorneys is exemplified by the newest addition of Facility Dog Lewis,” said Debra Dougherty, executive director, Canine Companions for Indepen-
Lewis is the Westchester County District Attorney’s office’s first “facility dog,” specially trained to work with victims and witnesses to help relieve their stress during the criminal justice process. As of mid-September, Lewis became a full-time member of the DA staff.
dence Northeast Region. “Facility Dog Lewis’s sweet and very loyal demeanor paired with his handler will be a huge asset to
their community, working with vulnerable victims and witnesses. Lewis will bring much needed smiles and support to families
in the criminal justice setting, as well as bridging a much-needed gap between the community and the system.” (Submitted)
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By Andy Landorf & John Colquhoun
The New 60 is a weekly look about what it’s like to be in your 60’s in today’s world: adult children living at home, downsizing (jobs and houses), finding old friends on Facebook and deciphering text-speak. It’s a Brave New World of second homes, second careers and second marriages…and finding out after a lifetime of milkshakes and ice cream that you’re suddenly lactose-intolerant. The New 60 is created by two local 60-plus Westchester residents, John Colquhoun of Bronxville and Andy Landorf, who hails from Tarrytown. The duo are long-time advertising creatives and this, as the saying goes, is their Act II. Even though it features folks in their 60’s, if you know someone who is 60, have a parent who’s 60 or just generally enjoy watching funny things happen to other people, you’ll find something to relate to here—you may even find yourself saying, “Hey, that happened to me!” To read more of the New 60, visit their website at thenew60comic.com.
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Westchester, home to one of the ‘Top 10’ Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events in the U.S., will be reimagined in new ways and with creative responses due to the pandemic including survivor celebrations, entertainment and opportunities for companies and family teams to come together while apart to fight breast cancer. In lieu of gathering by the thousands at Manhattanville College, the American Cancer Society invites people to participate in the Making Strides movement in other ways during the month of October: Oct. 18: Drive Through Pink Experience Manhattanville College, 2900 Purchase St., Purchase, NY Scheduled shifts for rolling drive through beginning at 9 a.m.
Free, open to the public, with donations gratefully appreciated. Participants must remain in their cars for the entire duration of the event. Sign up for a time slot at www. makingstrideswalk.org/westchester Email WestchesterNYStrides@cancer.org or call 845594-3071 Oct. 1 through Oct. 31: Pink Your Own way Pink Your Own Way and walk wherever you choose in support of breast cancer patients in treatment, breast cancer survivors or in honor of someone lost to the disease. Sign up with a team name to make your steps known, submit donations and secure volunteer hours for your breast cancer awareness and fundraising efforts at www.makingstrideswalk. org/Westchester
Oct. 1-18: Dedicate a Personalized Tribute Imagine a sea of pink pinwheels spinning along the majestic Manhattanville College campus at the first ever “Tribute Garden” at Manhattanville College on Sunday, Oct. 18. Each tribute can be personalized with a message of dedication and honor. Donations of $10 or more will provide residents an opportunity to make a dedication to a loved one lost, someone currently battling breast cancer or to someone who has overcome their cancer. Make your tribute today and together, we can watch our hope grow for a breast cancer-free tomorrow. To donate a tribute pinwheel visit https://tinyurl.com/WestchesterTributeGarden Oct. 1-3: cityHUNT Scavenger Hunt Pink and Go Seek is a fun way for small groups to gather while supporting the cause. Using the cityHUNT digital app, teams receive clues created exclusively for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer supporters. Unlike traditional scavenger hunts, teams will “hunt” for a list of objects, follow clues to solve problems, take pictures, make videos and celebrate breast cancer survivors. We encourage social distancing and wearing masks while you play. Learn more about the cityHUNT team event at www.makingstrideswalk.org/Westchester. Email WestchesterNYStrides@ cancer.org or call 845.594.3071.
Breast Cancer Research At Risk COVID-19 has put the Society’s mission to fight cancer at risk for the first time in the history of the American Cancer Society, impacting the organization’s ability to fundraise and to support groundbreaking research. As the largest non-governmental funder of cancer research in the U.S., the American Cancer Society is determined to unite the community and continue leading the fight. “While the pandemic has changed our event plans for this year, we are still fighting back boldly and relentlessly against breast cancer,” said Anna Trocino, senior manager, American Cancer Society. The annual walk in Westchester is one of the area’s most attended events with more than
22,000 volunteer participants, helping to raise $1 million in 2019. Dollars raised help the American Cancer Society fund innovative breast cancer research, including $69 million currently invested in 168 breast cancer research grants. According to Trocino, cancer research is at risk as the impact of COVID-19 will reduce the Society’s ability to fund cancer research by 50% in 2020. “With so much at stake this year, it is integral to unite, fund the future of breast cancer research and support efforts across Westchester County this October.” Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among women in the U.S. In New York, 17,540 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, and 2,430 will succumb to the disease. (Submitted)
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Help the artists guild find new space To the Editor: As you may know, the Mamaroneck Artists Guild vacated its space at 126 Larchmont Ave. at the end of August. With the gallery being shuttered between March and May because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and with little income from sales, our expenses were too great to support our continuation in this space. Operating a retail, not-for-profit gallery for 67 years has always been a challenge, but never more so than now. For the moment, we have transitioned to online exhibits, programs and events that can be accessed through our website. The annual Members Awards Show, “Best in Show,” will take place in October as planned, but in a virtual format. The board encourages all members to participate. Additionally, we will be adding a new section to the website that will feature fine crafts and are planning to hold the annual holiday show, Gift of Art, either online or as a pop-up exhibit in a local space. Some exciting new programming is in the works, including workshops, studio tours and artist talks. We urge everyone to participate to support the Guild’s mission and continue the connections we have forged with each other. If you have ideas for future programs or would like to offer an artist talk or virtual studio tour, please contact us! Once the challenges of the pandemic have receded, it is our hope to be able to reopen the gallery in a new space during 2021. Board members have looked at several potential spaces nearby. But, in order to reopen and plan for the future, we need your help now. We continue to seek support from organizations such as Arts Westchester, but will need donations
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if we are to again operate a physical gallery. Your support is crucial at this time. Please consider a year-end, tax-deductible gift to MAG. With your gift you will not only assist in ensuring that a new gallery space is in our future; you will also be supporting the continuation of the highly respected exhibitions, events and unique artistic programming that MAG is known for. We are deeply grateful for your past support and hope that we can continue to count on you during these challenging times.
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Don’t miss out virtual events in Westchester
For easy access please visit: https://tinyurl.com/HomeTown-October-Virtual Rye Recreation
Oct. 18, all day Halloween Window Painting Westchester Children’s Museum Rye YMCA Special Events
Oct. 17, all day Fall Session 2 starts Oct. 17-Nov. 20 Sunday, Oct. 2 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Halloween Fair Activities include live music, pumpkin patch, crafts and more. Pre-registration at ryeymca.org for time slot required. Family: free ;Youth: $15; Non-Member: $26 (per family).
Rye City School District
Oct. 12, all day Columbus Day, No Schoo Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Board of Education Meeting Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m. Board of Education Meeting Rye Youth Council
Monday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. The End of School and the Future of Learning, Zoom Jonathan Mooney is an award-winning writer and speaker who didn’t learn to read until he was 12 years old. He speaks around the country using his dis-Ability to promote awareness, empowerment and change. Funny, real and forward thinking, this presentation will inspire parents and teachers to re-imagine education as it is today and redefine the problem. Different isn’t deficient and we must invest in our strengths in order to “flip the deficit script.” In this presentation, Mooney explores the ideas that changed his life and provides concrete strategies to support teachers in helping their students create a positive sense of self and learning identity
Saturday, Oct. 10 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Paul Rively Yarn Workshop Exploring Art Through The Artist Join local artist Paul Rively for a family workshop all about yarn! Paul will teach us how to weave it and make beautiful designs. We’ll also have a giant yarn sculpture that you can add to! For children of all ages, best for 4-8. Did you know that Oct. 10 is National I Love Yarn Day? What kind of art do you think you can make out of yarn? Yarn comes in all different colors, and you can weave it, wrap it, tie it… the possibilities are endless! Spots are limited. Please note that all New York State mandated health and safety precautions will be followed, including social distancing, mask requirements, and increased and rigorous cleaning. Thank you to ArtsWestchester for sponsoring this program!
and popular music. Through repetition and play, children will explore different rhythms and strengthen motor skills and sensory enhancement, all while bonding with their caregiver! For children 6 months and up. Spots are limited. Please note the time difference! Today, we have two 40 minute sessions to accommodate for both age groups. Please note that all New York State mandated health and safety precautions will be followed, including social distancing, mask requirements, and increased and rigorous cleaning.
Saturday, Oct. 24 from 11 a.m. to 11 a.m. Jazz Baby with Mariella Is your baby not crawling yet? Are you looking for a way to stimulate your baby’s senses? This class will pair gentle movement and tummy time with music and songs. It’s also a great place for new moms to connect! For children 0-6 months. Spots are limited. Please note that all New York State mandated health and safety precautions will be followed, including social distancing, mask requirements, & increased and rigorous cleaning.
Saturday, Oct. 17 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Marine Meet & Greet Have you ever wondered what animals live in the Long Island Sound? There’s sea turtles, shrimp, spider crabs… and even sharks! Kyle will introduce us to some of the many marine animals she takes care of at the Marine Education Center and teach us all about their habitat, diet, and lives! Look out our windows at the water… that’s their home! For children of all ages, best for 4-8. Spots are limited. Please note that all New York State mandated health and safety precautions will be followed, including social distancing, mask requirements, and increased and rigorous cleaning. You may recognize Kyle from our Marine Mondays or Animals A-Live programs on Facebook Live!
Saturday, Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 10 a.m. Jazzy Pad with Mariella Do you like to sing and dance? Have you ever heard of jazz music? Mariella from Jazz Baby will use the Great American Songbook to expose children and their caregivers to jazz standards
Rye Free Reading Room
Friday, Oct. 9 and 16 from 10 a.m. to 10 a.m. Facebook Live: Story Time with Ms. Sam! Join Ms. Sam for some entertaining and engaging stories as she goes FB live! Follow the library’s page at https://www.facebook. com/ryefreereadingroom/. [Children] Facebook Live
Friday, Oct. 9 and 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Instagram Live: Story Time with Ms. Sam! Join Ms. Sam for some entertaining and engaging stories as she goes Instagram live! [Children]
Saturday, Oct. 10, 17, 24 and 31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. October StoryWalk October StoryWalk Premiere!
Come walk around the Village Green as a family and read “The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything.” While you›re at the library, make an appointment to pick up curbside books, craft kits or browse. Contact Samantha Mairson at 914-231-3162 or smairson@ ryelibrary.org.Village Green
Saturday, Oct. 10 from 2 p.m. to 2 p.m. Baby-wearing dance class Join Ms. Sam, a GroovaRoo babywearing dance instructor (in-training) on Zoom for a private babywearing dance class. Wear comfy clothes and your favorite carrier (stretchy wrap, meh-dai or soft-structured carriers are recommended). Baby will be facing-in during class. Don’t forget your water! Register to receive Zoom link. Contact Samantha Mairson at 914-2313162 or smairson@ryelibrary.org. Zoom
Monday, Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Preschool Take and Make Kits Enhance your at home learning experiences with special Preschool Take and Make Kits from the library this fall! Starting in September, a new kit for you to pick up at the library and bring home is available every Monday! Every week there is a new fun activity to do in your home. These kits are appropriate for children in preschool. Take and Make Kits from the library are free! Sign up ahead of time on our reservation page to request your kit and arrange a pickup time at our outdoor curbside pickup table. New kits are released on Mondays, but are available for pickup all week. Let us know in your reservation how many children you need a kit for, but please limit your request to one kit per child. Supplies are limited. [Children] Children’s Room
Wednesday, Oct. 14 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Kids Take and Make Drop Day! Enhance your at home learning experiences with Take and Make Kits from the library this fall! Starting in September, a new kit for you to pick up at the library and bring home is available every Wednesday! Every week there is a new fun activity to do in your home. These kits are appropriate for children from K-5th grade. Take and Make Kits from the library are free! Sign up ahead of time on our reservation page to request your kit and arrange a pickup time at our outdoor curbside pickup table. New kits are released on Wednesdays, but are available for pickup all week. Let us know in your reservation how many children you need a kit
for, but please limit your request to one kit per child. Supplies are limited. [Children] Children’s Room
Friday, Oct. 9 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Virtual Book Group: The Vanishing Half .Join our first virtual book discussion group with the community and Rye librarians! Our selections are chosen from the Westchester Library System’s offerings and our meeting are held virtually on Zoom. A great opportunity for connection and conversation about great books! Our next title is “The Vanishing Half” by Brit Bennett. It is available through the Westchester Catalog or as an ebook/audiobook on Overdrive. Please register for the event with an email you check regularly to receive the secure Zoom link. Contact Lisa Dettling at 914-231-3162 or childrensservices@ryelibrary.org. [Adults] Zoom
Monday, Oct. 12 from 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tutor.com Refresher Parents and students grades K-early college are invited to attend this refresher on the free Princeton Review tutoring service offered by Westchester Library System! Contact Sarah Prosser at 914-231-3172 or sprosser@ ryelibrary.org.[Teens] Zoom
Tuesday, Oct. 13 from 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Music and Movement with Chloe Stay Tuned! More information on Chloe’s Sing & Sign program coming soon. [Children] Zoom
Tuesday, Oct. 13 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Little Garden Club Public Program [Adults] Meeting Room
Wednesday, Oct. 14 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Teen Take and Make Drop Day! Webbed Wall Art! Webbed Wall Art! Enhance your at home learning experiences with Take and Make Kits from the library this fall! Starting in September, a new kit for you to pick up at the library and bring home is available every Wednesday! Every week there is a new fun activity to do in your home. These kits are appropriate for teens in 6-12th grade. Take and Make Kits from the library are free! Sign up ahead of time on our reservation page to request your kit and arrange a pickup time at our outdoor
curbside pickup table. New kits are released on Wednesdays, but are available for pickup all week. Let us know in your reservation how many teens you need a kit for, but please limit your request to one kit per teen. Supplies are limited.Teen Space
Thursday, Oct. 15 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Grades K-2 Kids Coding Club: Halloween edition Join this meeting of our Kids Coding Club! All levels of experience are welcome. This session is for kids in grades K-2. Contact: Samantha Mairson, children’s librarian, at 914-2313162 or smairson@ryelibrary.org [Children] Zoom
Friday, Oct. 16 from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Escape Room Gauntlet Form your team and then race to escape the room first against other teams! The fastest team to get through three rooms will win! [Teens] Zoom
Rye Middle School
Oct. 12, all day Columbus Day, no school
Rye Arts Center
Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Play With Your Food: Free Virtual Performance Play With Your Food has been charming audiences for years with their intimate readings of one-act plays performed by a wonderful cast of professional actors. This fall through the generous sponsorship of Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty and Fiona Dogan, we invite you to enjoy a free performance from the comfort of your home (and with the food of your choosing). Register online no later than Noon on the day of the performance. On that day you’ll receive an email with instructions for accessing the performance on Zoom. The performance is free to enjoy, but donations are greatly appreciated and will help us offer you more opportunities like this. For reference, tickets are typically $55.
Community listings for the month of October have been provided courtesy of Burbio. For more information, please visit burbio.com.
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AFA to host nationwide virtual walk The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, AFA, will be holding a nationwide Virtual Alzheimer’s Walk in the Park during National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. The month-long
initiative, which kicks off with an opening ceremony on Nov. 1, gives our nation a way to get involved in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease from anywhere. Those wishing to get involved
can visit afawalk.com to learn more or register. “This virtual walk allows individuals across the country to raise Alzheimer’s awareness and funds to further the fight against Alzhei-
mer’s disease in their communities, whenever and however they want during November, no matter where they live,” said Charles J. Fuschillo Jr., AFA president and CEO. “Whether its walking on their own, building a team or just showing their support, we invite everyone to get involved. Every
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America will be holding a nationwide Virtual Alzheimer’s Walk in the Park during National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month.
step counts!” Individuals can walk from wherever they are, at their own pace, for however long they would like throughout November as part of National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. People can also organize their own teams and encourage others to “walk” with
them and raise funds. Participants will be able to track their steps with an app on their page as they walk. All walkers should follow the social distancing guidelines/ requirements in their area. Proceeds raised through the virtual walk will go to support AFA’s programs and services to help families impacted by the disease, including free daily virtual activity programming, AFA’s Helpline, support groups, educational initiatives and more. Sponsorship opportunities are available for the event. Information about sponsorship opportunities can be found by visiting afawalk.com or calling AFA›s Development Department at 866232-8484. Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the U. S., and the only one in the top 10 without a cure or reversible treatment. More than 5.8 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease right now, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that number could grow to 14 million by 2060. Individuals can get involved in the virtual walk by visiting afawalk.com or calling AFA at 866232-8484. (Submitted)
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That the Planning Board of the Town of Eastchester will hold a public hearing on Thursday, October 22nd, 2020, at 7:00pm at the Eastchester Town Hall, 40 Mill rd, Eastchester New York on the application of Karn Santikul for Site plan and Architectural review to construct a second-floor addition and related alterations. Affecting the premises known as Section 66L, Block 3, Lot 216 on the tax map of the Town of Eastchester, New York, and known as 10 Andrew Rd. Eastchester NY 10709. Note: The meeting may be conducted in Town Hall or remotely using Zoom. Check the meeting agenda on the town website (www.eastchester.org) or call the building department at (914)771-3317.
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LEGAL NOTICES Notice is hereby given that SEALED PROPOSALS for: HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT RFB #20/21-19 ELEVATOR AND STAIR LIFT ADDITION AT HARRISON AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SED: 66-05-01-06-0-004-028 CONTRACT G – GENERAL CONSTRUCTION will be received until 2:00 PM on November 4th, 2020 at the District Offices of the Harrison Central School District located at 50 Union Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528, 914-630-3015, where the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. The bid opening will be livestreamed and accessible for public viewing. Interested parties MUST request an invitation to the livestream no later than noon on the day of the bid opening. Requests must be made to 914-630-3015; requestors must include their name and the name of the firm being represented. For precautionary reasons, bidders and other members of the public will not be admitted to the physical bid opening. Complete digital sets of Bidding Documents, Drawings and Specifications, may be obtained online as a download for Forty-Nine Dollars and 00 cents ($49.00) at the following website: www.usinglesspaper.com under ‘public projects’ beginning on October 8th. Complete sets of Bidding Documents, Drawings and Specifications, may be obtained from Rev, 330 Route 17A, Suite #2, Goshen, New York 10924 Tel: 1-877-272-0216, upon depositing the sum of One Hundred Dollars and 00 cents ($100.00) for each combined set of documents. Checks or money orders shall be made payable to HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. Plan deposit is refundable in accordance with the terms in the Instructions to Bidders to all submitting bids. Any bidder requiring documents to be shipped shall make arrangements with the printer and pay for all packaging and shipping costs. All bid addenda will be transmitted to registered bidders via email and will be available at www.usinglesspaper.com. Bidders who have paid for hard copies of the bid documents will need to make the determination if hard copies of the addenda are required for their use, and coordinate directly with the printer for hard copies of addenda to be issued. There will be no charge for registered bidders to obtain hard copies of the bid addenda. Bids must be made on the standard proposal form in the manner designated therein and as required by the specifications that must be enclosed in sealed opaque envelopes bearing the name of the job and name and address of the bidder on the outside, addressed to: “PURCHASING AGENT, HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT”, clearly marked on the outside, “RFB #20/21-19: ELEVATOR AND STAIR LIFT ADDITION AT HARRISON AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, SED NO. 66-05-01-06-0-004-028”. The School District is not responsible for bids opened prior to the bid opening if bid number and opening date do not appear on the envelope. Bids opened prior to date and time indicated are invalid. The bidder assumes the risk of any delay in the mail, or in the handling of the mail by employees of the Harrison Central School District, as well as of improper hand delivery. Each proposal submitted must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, made payable to the “HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT”, in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid, as a commitment by the bidder that, if its bid is accepted, it will enter into a contract to perform the work and will execute such further security as may be required for the faithful performance of the contract. Certification of bonding company is required for this bid, see Instructions for Bidders. Each bidder shall agree to hold his/her bid price for ninety (90) days after the formal bid opening. A pre-bid meeting and walk thru is scheduled for 10:00 AM on October 21ST, 2020 at the project site, Harrison Avenue Elementary School, 480 Harrison Avenue, Harrison, New York 10528. In order to limit the number of attendees, plan holders will be contacted with a specific appointed time. Although the pre-bid meeting and walk-thru are not mandatory, it is highly recommended that all potential bidders attend. Questions will not be answered at the pre-bid meeting. All questions must be submitted as requests for verification as directed in the bid specifications. It is the Board’s intention to award the contract to the lowest qualified bidder in compliance with the specifications providing the required security who can meet the experience, technical and budget requirements. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive any informality and to accept such bid which, in the opinion of the Board, is in the best interests of the School District.
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A lack of foresight LIVE MIKE Mike Smith
From the time the NFL announced its plans to go forward with the 2020 season, it was probable—or inevitable—that the season would be impacted by the coronavirus. We may have made it nearly a quarter of the way through the schedule, but we got our first taste of COVID-19 football this week, as positive tests forced teams—and the league—to scramble for answers. But while one bad week might not be enough to derail this year’s campaign, I fear that the NFL’s lack of flexibility could be something that ultimately conspires to bring the season to a grinding halt. Following the Tennessee Titans’ announcement that nine rostered players had tested positive for the virus last week, the NFL was faced with its first real test on the viability of holding its season during this pandem-
ic. Several days later, the league was dealt another blow, as one of its highest-profile stars, New England quarterback Cam Newton, also tested positive. In a vacuum, the ensuing steps made by the league were the right ones; the Titans/Steelers game slated for this week was pushed back to week 7—which also requires some schedule manipulation for the Baltimore Ravens—while the Patriots/Chiefs game was pushed back to Monday night and saw “iconic” quarterbacks like Brian Hoyer and Jarrett Stidham under center for the Pats instead of the electric Newton. But the issue laid bare by last week’s positive tests wasn’t whether or not the NFL could handle a bad week like the one it just had; it’s what the league plans to do if more and more players begin to test positive. While the NBA and NHL held their restarts in isolated bubbles, the NFL season, much like the MLB, is filled with travel and puts the onus on its players to be responsible when not
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at the teams’ practice facilities. But unlike Major League Baseball—which had its fair share of COVID-related problems, especially in the early-goings of the season—one thing the NFL has in scant supply is flexibility. In late-July, nine members of the St. Louis Cardinals tested positive for the virus, shutting the Cards’ season down for just over two weeks. But due to the nature of baseball, the team was able to make up most of those games in the ensuing six weeks of the season, eschewing off-days to finish with 58 games played, just two fewer than the 60 that were originally scheduled. But baseball is a different animal than football, a sport in which playing doubleheaders would be tantamount to cruel and unusual punishment. In a grueling physical sport such as football, even the prospect of playing a Thursday night game after a Sunday game—as teams have been forced to do for the last three years—is an unenviable one. There simply isn’t time enough built into the schedule to change
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things on the fly if a massive outbreak of coronavirus threatens to cancel a handful of games. On Monday, the NFL announced that it planned to impose greater sanctions on teams with positive tests, including fines, lost draft picks and even forfeitures moving forward. But it seems to me that these are issues that could have been hammered out before teams came back to play ball. The NFL could very well have shortened the season and built more bye weeks into the schedule in order to accommodate the inevitable outbreak. But they didn’t because, for the owners, TV money is the almighty king. It might not matter to them if, by week 7, we’re watching a quarterback duel between Colt McCoy and Nate Sudfeld, because in their mind, we’ll be watching no matter what. Greed caused them to aim for a perfect season and has left them scrambling to come up with a contingency plan. Now we’re going to have to see if these owners can think on their feet.
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Cam Newton’s positive coronavirus test last week meant that New England had to turn to Jarrett Stidham in Monday night’s game. This was the first week the NFL was hit by the COVID-19 bug, but likely won’t be the last. Photo courtesy Wikipedia.org
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Sports return in Section I By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor Local sports complexes that largely remained empty over the last six months were abuzz with activity last week as high school athletes were able to practice for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down interscholastic sports in March. For the student-athletes slated to return to competition in the coming weeks, the chance to take the field was exhilarating, even if uncertainty still hangs over the fall sports schedule. According to New York State and Section I guidelines, low-to-medium risk fall sports in the area were permitted to begin practices on Sept. 29, in preparation for a truncated fall season that is set to begin on Oct. 10. Despite the various safety measures put in place during both practice and game session, including compulsory facemasks for players on the field and mandatory social distancing on the sidelines, student athletes said they’re grateful for the chance to compete. “It’s definitely different than it used to be, but we’re all excited,” said Bronxville senior Maeve Sullivan, a captain on the Broncos’ girls soccer team. “But we’re happy to be out here, we’re just happy to have a season.” Sullivan’s co-captains admit that due to the long layoff and without a true preseason—fall sports usually begin practices in mid-August—conditioning drills have been extra important during the first few days of practice.
Under the NYSPHSAA rules handed down in August, athletes must wear face coverings at all times on the field unless prohibited by a medical condition. “Because we’re used to a preseason for soccer, it’s been a little bit harder to get in shape for the sport,” Alex Doukas said. “The masks definitely play into it,” Ashley Toal added. “It makes it a lot harder for us to gain maximum capacity of breathing, so now, more than ever, fitness and conditioning are going to be important.” Bronxville’s soccer season is set to kick off on Saturday, Oct. 10 when they host the annual Broncofest tournament that will feature teams from Pelham, Rye and Mamaroneck, as well as boys’ game against crosstown rival Tuckahoe. But given the fact that coronavirus spikes could threaten the viability of the fall season at any time—several school district in Section I, including Yonkers, have already opted out of the fall schedule—girls’ head coach Don Cupertino said Bronxville will be honoring its senior athletes this weekend, just in case. “You don’t want to think about that possibility, even in the back of your mind,” Cupertino said. “But this is such a special group. We wanted to do our senior day right away.” Cupertino added that, despite the uncertainty, he’s just glad that his team will at least have a chance to compete this fall. “After all the up and down, after all the not knowing what
A Broncos player fires a shot on net during a Friday afternoon practice. Photos/Mike Smith
Bronxville girls’ soccer coach Don Cupertino explains a drill during an Oct. 2 practice. Facemasks are mandatory for all players this fall unless a medical exemption is given.
Two Bronxville boys’ players battle for the ball on Oct. 2. The Broncos will play Tuckahoe on Oct. 10.
was going on, it’s great to finally come out here because there’s no better place in the world,” he said. “And I know these kids are enjoying themselves because they just had to get outside.” CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com
Members of the Bronxville girls’ soccer team participate in a scrimmage on Oct. 2. Section I’s fall season began on Sept. 29.