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In face of omicron, Hochul declares State of Emergency

Somers survives

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County raises awareness of mortgage fraud on elderly The Westchester County Departments of Consumer Protection and Senior Programs and Services, DSPS, have joined forces to raise awareness of older homeowners falling victim to mortgage fraud. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation Office of Private Sector, criminal actors are using forgery, identity theft and online activity to target older homeowners and conceal unlawful activity from their victims, lenders and law enforcement. According to a recent report,

the FBI’s Criminal Investigative Division, CID, in coordination with the FBI’s Office of Private Sector, OPS, concluded that there was an increasing threat of mortgage fraud targeting the elderly homeowner equity. In response, the two County Departments are working together to put forth an informational campaign to stop instances of mortgage fraud in Westchester. “The Consumer Protection Department is engaged each day in educating the public about the latest scams,” said Jim Maisano,

director of the county Department of Consumer Protection. “Mortgage fraud is a particularly egregious scam often targeting seniors. Our best advice is to always avoid unsolicited communications to our phones, texts, emails, mail or even someone knocking on the door. Do not trust anyone who contacts you about your mortgage if you are not 100% sure who they are. If you think you have been contacted by someone engaging in mortgage fraud, call law enforcement immediately. If you

ever have questions about any possible scams, call our office at 914-995-2155.” Victims are typically homeowners without liens or judgments and who are less likely to monitor their financial accounts. These perpetrators also conduct searches of county records to identify victims and property. Homes owned but not occupied are targets as well. “We want to be sure that our seniors are informed about any FRAUD continued on page 5

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Friday, Nov. 26 urgent action to boost hospital capacity and address staffing shortages ahead of potential spikes in COVID-19 cases this upcoming winter. Through an Executive Order signed by Hochul, the state Department of Health will be allowed to limit non-essential, non-urgent procedures for in-hospitals or systems with limited capacity to protect access to critical health care services. Limited capacity is defined as below 10% staffed bed capacity, or as determined by the Department of Health based on regional and health care utilization factors. The new protocols will begin on Friday, Dec. 3, and will be re-assessed based on the latest COVID-19 data on Jan. 15. The Executive Order will also enable New York State to acquire more quickly any critical supplies to combat the pandemic. “We’ve taken extraordinary action to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and combat this pandemic. However, we continue to see warning signs of spikes this upcoming winter, and while the new Omicron variant has yet to be detected in New York State, it’s coming,” Hochul said. «In preparation, I am announcing urgent steps today to expand hospital capacity and help ensure our hospital systems can tackle any challenges posed by the pandemic as we head into the winter months. The vaccine remains one of our greatest weapons in fighting the pandemic, and I encourage every New Yorker to get vaccinated, and get the booster if you›re fully vacci-

nated. The Hochul administration continues to take comprehensive steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including mask protocols in health care and P-12 school settings, correctional facilities and detentions centers, public transportation and at transportation hubs, and implementation of the HERO Act, which requires all employers to implement workplace safety plans in response to COVID-19. The administration continues to focus on boosting vaccination rates among New Yorkers, including bolstering the state’s network of vaccine access points, and working to expand testing supplies. That also includes acting on our comprehensive plan to vaccinate school-aged children 5-17, provide incentive programs, combat vaccine misinformation campaigns, increase vaccine awareness, deploy pop-up vaccines in targeted low-vaccination areas, and implement vaccine requirements for health care workers. On Aug. 24, the vaccination rate among adults with one dose was 78.8%. Today, it is 90.2%. Further, the administration continues to ramp up booster shots and urges all New Yorkers to get the booster dose once fully vaccinated. As of Nov. 24, more than 2.2 million boosters and/or additional doses have been administered. Nearly 4,500 locations across the state are administering booster shots. The administration will continue to partner with local leaders to make vaccines, boosters and testing more widely available. (Submitted)

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Hudson Gateway Realtor donates $2K to Make-A-Wish The Hudson Gateway Realtor Foundation, the charitable arm of the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors, recently presented a check for $2,000 to Make-AWish Hudson Valley, located in

Tarrytown. Make-A-Wish creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Since 1986, Make-AWish Hudson Valley has granted the wishes of more than 3,000

children in the Hudson Valley region with critical illnesses. Serving the eight counties of Delaware, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester, the chapter’s mis-

sion is to ensure that every eligible child residing in the Hudson Valley who qualifies for a wish is granted their most heartfelt wish. While wishes are referred and completed on an ongoing basis, an average of 150 wishes are in progress at any given time. “We are deeply grateful for

HGAR’s continued generous support. They are truly making a difference in the lives of our wish kids and their families, “said Tom Conklin, Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley CEO. Make-A-Wish also accepts donated airline miles to help Wish kids and their families travel to

The Hudson Gateway Realtor Foundation, the charitable arm of the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors, recently presented a check for $2,000 to Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley, located in Tarrytown. Make-A-Wish creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

destinations around the world. Once donated, your miles will never expire and are used to support wishes across the country. For more information on how to donate airline miles, visit https://wish.org/ways-to-help/ giving/airline-miles. Since 2014, the Hudson Gateway Realtor Foundation has donated thousands of dollars to charities and non-profits throughout the Hudson Valley. As concerned members of the communities we work in, the Hudson Gateway Realtor Foundation participates in qualified community based charities which serve the housing, hunger, health, happiness and humane needs of citizens everywhere. For more information or to apply for funding from the Hudson Gateway Realtor Foundation, please visit hgrealtorfoundation. com. The Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors is a not-forprofit trade association representing more than 13,000 real estate professionals doing business in Westchester, Putnam, Rockland and Orange counties, as well as the Bronx and Manhattan. It is the second largest Realtor Association in New York, and one of the largest in the country. (Submitted)

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Fresh Start initiative kicks off in Westchester 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 West-

chester 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)

Woman pleads guilty to New Rochelle man’s death Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Rocah announced that a Jamaican woman who married a New Rochelle senior to illegally obtain U.S. citizenship and then slit his wrist with a straight razor pleaded guilty to attempted murder. Olivia Raimo, 30, pleaded guilty on Nov. 15, to Attempted Murder in the second degree, a felony. According to her plea agreement, she will be sentenced to 15 years in state prison, with five years of post-release supervision. On Jan. 24, 2020, while in the victim’s New Rochelle home, Raimo pushed the 74-year-old victim, wedging him between the toilet seat and a wall, and then slit his wrist with a straight razor. The

victim’s home health aide arrived to the home during the incident, but was refused entry by the defendant. The aide, who did not know or recognize the defendant, called the New Rochelle Police Department. Police entered the home after they heard the victim screaming from the bathroom. The victim was transported to Jacobi Hospital in the Bronx, where he underwent two surgeries to reattach the tendons in his arm. The attack resulted in the victim losing all function in his hand. The incident happened after Raimo and the victim, who married in 2017, met with an attorney to prepare for an interview with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to demonstrate

their marriage was legitimate. During the meeting, they were informed that they would have a hard time passing their marriage interview. New Rochelle police arrested Raimo on Feb. 11, 2020, following an investigation. “Violent acts are particularly heinous when they target the elderly,” Rocah said. “My Office will continue to work with our partners in law enforcement to pursue justice for all vulnerable victims of crime.” The case is before Judge Barry Warhit in Westchester County Court, and is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Charlotte Gudis. Raimo is scheduled to be sentenced on Jan. 13, 2022. (Submitted)

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and all possible threats to their good quality of life and the possessions they have worked so hard for,” said Mae Carpenter, DSPS commissioner. The illegal scheme is usually carried out in one of two scenarios: • The perpetrator mortgages the victim’s property in the victim’s name, sells the property to unsuspecting buyers and keeps the proceeds. • Transfers the property to an entity the criminal actor, in which the perpetrator controls (i.e. a limited liability company) and then mortgages the property. In both situations, a cashout mortgage loan is secured, which increases the risk of foreclosure or financial institution losses. Reports from mortgage lenders indicate that in order to qualify for these loans, the criminal actor employs individuals to answer requests

for verification from lenders and hire complicit attorneys to serve as settlement agents at loan closings. Unfortunately, elderly homeowners may not discover the fraud until long after the deed has been transferred out of the homeowner’s name, and the proceeds misappropriated. Homeowners typically discover the fraud when they receive: • A notice to vacate from the county sheriff. • A notice of foreclosure • A notice from the tax office, when owner tries to pay property taxes. Lenders may not find out about the fraud unless they have exercised due diligence over and above what is required by their underwriting guidelines. It is also important to note that many fraudulent cash-out mortgage loans meet all underwriting requirements, making it that much harder to identify wrongdoing. Education is the best remedy

for helping older persons avoid mortgage fraud. Consumer Protection and DSPS suggest the following to avoid this type of theft: • Monitor your credit report for suspicious activity • Routinely inspect a property’s chain of title • Do not respond to unsolicited advertisements • Do not share personally identifiable information to unknown solicitors • Use caution when giving out your social security numbe. • Do not sign anything you do not fully understand • Do not answer phone calls from unknown callers • Do not share your personal identifiable information. To learn more, you can contact The departments of Consumer Protection and Senior Programs and Services for guidance. For the Consumer Protection Department, please call 995-2155 or the Department of Senior Programs and Services at 813-6300.

The Westchester County Departments of Consumer Protection and Senior Programs and Services, DSPS, have joined forces to raise awareness of older homeowners falling victim to mortgage fraud.

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Westchester County Executive George Latimer and Department of Correction Commissioner Joseph K. Spano are honored to announced that Timothy Cardinal Dolan of the New York Archdiocese held Mass at the Westchester County Department of Correction on Nov. 22. The Mass was attended by both male and female residents as a show of unity and redemption in this coming holiday season. “It was truly an honor for

our Department of Correction to host this solemn ceremony during the Thanksgiving holiday week,” Latimer said. “A time to be thankful for what we have and to focus on helping those who are less fortunate. Cardinal Dolan’s support and words of encouragement were impactful and surely benefited attending residents.” Cardinal Dolan said, “It is always a joy for me to be able to celebrate Mass for residents of a correctional facility, especially

at Thanksgiving and Christmas, as their faith always inspires me. My thanks to County Executive Latimer, Commissioner Spano, and all those from the Westchester Department of Corrections, particularly the chaplains, for arranging my visit today.” Cardinal Dolan’s message focused on hope, love and redemption in the holiday season and was well-received by all in attendance. Cardinal Dolan previously visited the Westchester

Department of Correction in December 2015 when he held Mass for approximately 130 residents. Spano said: “We are mindful that being incarcerated during the holiday season presents additional challenges for our residents and their families,” “To have his Eminence Cardinal Dolan say Mass for our residents leading up to the Thanksgiving Holiday is truly a gift and one that is sure to have a positive impact on their lives.” WDOC Director of Pastoral

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Timothy Cardinal Dolan of the New York Archdiocese held Mass for inmates at the Westchester County Department of Correction on Nov. 22.

Care, Father Jude Egbeji, participated in the Mass and was joined by his colleagues, Associate Director Evangelist Vicki Mills, Father Gonzalo Morocho, Rabbi Abraham Horowitz, Rev. Rick Vargas and Imam Ismail Rashid. Collectively, they assist in all phases of worship, (including celebration of the sacrament and saying mass), scripture studies, correspondence study programs, religious material distribution and follow-up ministry. (Submitted)

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Lions Points of Light recognizes service groups Eduardo Lopez’s college team wins Silver Medal

On Sunday, Dec. 5, the Larchmont Mamaroneck Lions Club will hold their annual “Points of Light” celebration of community service, recognizing area non-profit organizations and announcing the recipients of the Lions Jack Coughlin Community Service Awards. The Larchmont Mamaroneck Lions, whose motto is “we serve,” focuses on serving through supporting existing community civic and service groups, and bringing them together to focus on mutual issues, and maximize on combined resources. The normally live event will be virtual this year, hosted by Sandbox Theater leader and Lion Jason Summers. Our Lions District, community, county and state leaders will be among the virtual audience. The Lions Jack Coughlin Community Service awards were awarded to an individual–Rev. Tami Burks of Mamaroneck’s

St. Thomas Church—and an organization, The Community Resource Center, for their outstanding service to the needs of the people in the Larchmont Mamaroneck community, specifically during the current pandemic and response to Hurricane Ida. Jack’s son Michael Coughlin will introduce the awards. The event keynote speaker is Catherine Parker, a Westchester County legislator. The event will also recognize the four winners of the Lions Peace Poster Contest from French-American, Hommocks, Rye Neck and Sts. John & Paul middle schools. Each have been entered into the International Lions Competition, with the winner announced at the United Nations in March. The Lions provide financial support to community groups thru its 501c3 Larchmont Mamaroneck Lions Foundation. The event will serve as a fundraiser

for the foundation. One hundred percent of donations go directly to service, as administrative and fund-raising costs are covered by the Lions Club and designated donations. The Lions utilize their funding as seed money to develop partnerships, encourage matching grants and engage others. Over the last three years, for every foundation $1, more than $2 was generated for service. The evening virtual event will be produced by LMC Media and Lion Dena Schumacher. The Lartchmont Mamaroneck Lions are part of Lions Clubs International, the world’s largest service organization, with 1.5 million members. The Lions serve core needs–vision, hunger, environment, diabetes, childhood cancer and women’s, youth and refugee rights. To learn more about the Larchmont Mamroneck Lions, visit https://www.lmlionsclub.org. (Submitted)

Eduardo Lopez of New Rochelle, is a member of the SUNY Oneonta student team that has won a silver medal at the 2021 iGEM competition, a contest that gives students the opportunity to push the boundaries of synthetic biology by tackling everyday issues facing the world. Lopez is pursuing a bachelor of Science in Biology at SUNY Oneonta. In this multidisciplinary competition, team members work together to create a solution to an everyday problem using the tools of synthetic biology. In addition to engineering, building,

testing and refining their system, teams must also consider the human and environmental aspects of their work and produce a promotional video, a 20-minute presentation, and a wiki documenting their work. SUNY Oneonta’s team worked to produce a field-deployable genetic testing system that can be used to support informed breeding on small dairy farms. They competed against 352 teams from more than three-dozen countries. More details about synthetic biology, iGEM, and the SUNY Oneonta team can be found on

the campus iGEM website. The team’s project can be viewed on their 2021 iGEM competition wiki page. SUNY Oneonta is a public, four-year college in Central New York, enrolling about 6,000 students in a wide variety of bachelor’s degree programs and several graduate certificate and degree programs. The college is known as both an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service and sustainability, and a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially and live purposefully. (Submitted)

New Ro police arrest train station assault suspect On Nov. 5, at about 8 p.m., a 71-year old male was walking home from the New Rochelle Train Station when he was blindsided by a closed fist punch to the face which knocked him to the ground, causing him to drop a bag of groceries he was carrying.

The victim sustained a laceration and contusion to his lip from the punch. The suspect, described as a Black male in his 20s, fled the area. New Rochelle detectives were able to develop leads and the victim was able to positively identify

the suspect\, David Hauze of New Rochelle. On Wednesday, Nov. 17, at about 4 p.m., New Rochelle detectives located and arrested Hauze, 27, who was subsequently charged with Assault in the second degree, a Class D Felony. (Submitted)

On Nov. 5, at about 8 p.m., a 71-year old male was walking home from the New Rochelle Train Station when he was blindsided by a closed fist punch to the face which knocked him to the ground.

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Rye City & Harrison Home Sales Listings provided by the office of Westchester County Clerk Timothy C. Idoni Photos courtesy Zillow.com, Trulia.com, Hotpads.com, Spotproperty.com & Maps.google.com

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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

Legal Notices NOTICE TO BIDDERS HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Notice is hereby given that SEALED PROPOSALS for: RFB #21/22-20: Asset Recovery will be received until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at the Business Office of the Harrison Central School District, located at 50 Union Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528; (914) 630-3011. All bids will be publicly opened and read at said time and place. Specifications and bid forms may be obtained at www.bidnetdirect.com/new-york or from the district Business Office beginning Tuesday, November 30, 2021. All bid addenda will be transmitted to registered bid holders and posted to www.bidnetdirect.com/new-york. Bids shall be submitted in sealed envelopes bearing the name and address of the bidder on the outside, addressed to: PURCHASING AGENT, HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT and clearly marked on the outside with the bid opening date and “RFB #21/22-20: Asset Recovery”. The Harrison Central School District is not responsible for bids opened prior to the bid opening if bid number and opening date do not appear on the envelope. Bids opened prior to the date and time indicated are invalid. The bidder assumes the risk of any delay in the mail, or in the handling of the mail by employees of the Harrison Central School District, as well as improper hand delivery. The Harrison Central School District reserves the right to waive any informalities in the bids, or to reject all bids, or to accept any bid which in the opinion of the Board will be to their best interest. By order of the Board of Education Gene George / Purchasing Agent / Dated: November 30, 2021 NOTICE TO BIDDERS HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Notice is hereby given that SEALED PROPOSALS for: RFB #21/22-21: Point of Sale System will be received until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at the Business Office of the Harrison Central School District, located at 50 Union Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528; (914) 630-3011. All bids will be publicly opened and read at said time and place. Specifications and bid forms may be obtained at www.bidnetdirect.com/new-york or from the district Business Office beginning Tuesday, November 30, 2021. All bid addenda will be transmitted to registered bid holders and posted to www.bidnetdirect.com/new-york. Bids shall be submitted in sealed envelopes bearing the name and address of the bidder on the outside, addressed to: PURCHASING AGENT, HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT and clearly marked on the outside with the bid opening date and “RFB #21/22-21: Point of Sale System”. The Harrison Central School District is not responsible for bids opened prior to the bid opening if bid number and opening date do not appear on the envelope. Bids opened prior to the date and time indicated are invalid. The bidder assumes the risk of any delay in the mail, or in the handling of the mail by employees of the Harrison Central School District, as well as improper hand delivery. The Harrison Central School District reserves the right to waive any informalities in the bids, or to reject all bids, or to accept any bid which in the opinion of the Board will be to their best interest. By order of the Board of Education Gene George / Purchasing Agent / Dated: November 30, 2021 NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION The Harrison Central School District, Harrison, NY will hold an on-line Public Auction of excess supplies beginning on Monday, November 29, 2021 and ending on Monday, December 13, 2021. The auction will be held at www.auctionsinternational.com and managed by Auctions International, Inc. The terms and conditions of the auction and final sales are available at the aforementioned web site. Questions may be addressed to the Purchasing Office, Harrison Central School District, 50 Union Ave, Harrison, NY 10528; 914-630-3011. By order of the Board of Education Gene George / Purchasing Agent / Dated: November 29, 2021

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Game Notes: • Trey Mancuso had 85 receiving yards and scored the game-winning TD • Rye’s lone score was a pass from Owen Kovacs to Caden Whaling • Somers will play for the state title on 12/3

By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor In the end, Friday night’s showdown between two Section I titans came down to one play. With just four minutes left in the Class A state semifinal game between Somers and Rye on Nov. 26, Tuskers receiver Trey Mancuso hauled in a pass from Matt Fitzsimons, deftly eluded the Rye secondary, and carved out a path to the end zone for Somers’ sec-

ond score of the game. The 54yard reception was all the Tuskers needed, as it gave them a 14-7 victory over the Garnets and punched their ticket to this Friday’s state title game. Unlike the last meeting between the two teams—Somers previously topped Rye 26-23 in the Section I finals on Nov. 5— Friday night’s game was a defensive showcase in which first downs were at a premium. Neither team was able to orchestrate a lengthy scoring drive, instead finding the end zone on plays that picked up huge chunks of yardage. Somers got on the board in the first quarter, when Ravi Dass took a ball around the left edge and outran the Garnet defense for an 85-yard score. The Garnets evened things up before halftime when quarterback Owen Kovacs extended a play with his feet before finding Caden Whaling for a 45-yard strike. “This was a defensive struggle, both defenses played great and that’s what you expect to see from these two programs,” said Rye head coach Dino Garr. “Basically it came down to a couple of big plays; we had one, but they had two.”

Ravi Dass runs for a gain against the Garnets. Photos/Mike Smith

But if defensive stinginess was one of the main themes of the game, so too was injuries to key players. Somers and Rye lost top defensive stars Dylan Faller and Ryan Surhoff, respectively, and the Garnets were also dealt a blow early in the second half when a hard hit forced standout quarterback Owen Kovacs to the sideline. The Kovacs injury would derail any offensive momentum that Rye had before the half, as the Garnets were forced to look to other options, including Whaling, Teddy Berkery and sophomore AJ Miller, under center. “Injuries are just a part of the game,” Garr said. “But we never gave up, we kept fighting all season long.” With the win, Somers will move on to the NYSPHSAA Class A finals, which will be held on Nov. 3 at the Syracuse Carrier Dome. They will face off against Section III Christian Brothers Academy, which topped Jamestown 20-18 on Nov. 27. Rye finished the year with a 12-2 record, with both losses coming at the hands of the Tuskers. As the team looks ahead to next season, Garr said that it

Caden Whaling lowers his shoulder against Somers on Nov. 26, 2021. Whaling scored the Garnets’ only touchdown against the Tuskers.

won’t be easy to replace a talented group of seniors that have managed a Section I title, an undefeated season and an appearance in the state semifinals over the last

three years. ““That’s why I coach, to be able to see these young men become adults,” said Garr. “They’ve done a great job, and there’s a

brotherhood, a family that we have here. They’ve given us a great legacy to move on with.” CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com

Owen Kovacs looks for a receiver against the Tuskers. Kovacs was forced to leave the game after an injury in the second half.