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Biaggi launches campaign for US Congress
Jake Kessner battles for a rebound during Rye’s game against Byram Hills on Feb. 3, 2022. The Bobcats topped the Garnets 54-49 in one of the Garnets’ final regular season tests. For story, see page 16.
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WCF provides grant to support Nonprofit Westchester’s initiatives Nonprofit Westchester, NPW, is pleased to announce that The Westchester Community Foundation has provided generous funding of $40,000 to support Westchester’s nonprofit organizations. As one of the largest funders for counties in downstate New York, The Westchester Community Foundation supports programs and projects to improve the lives of all Westchester residents, with an emphasis on promoting healthy lives, promising futures and thriving communities. “We are so grateful to The Westchester Community Foundation for their commitment to Westchester’s nonprofit sector,” said Jan Fisher, executive director, Nonprofit West-
chester. “Funding will help NPW to more fully achieve its goals of strengthening the work of the nonprofit sector in our county, while supporting racial, gender and equity objectives. Beyond critical funding, the foundation team serves as thought partners and collaborators who are keenly and uniquely aware of local needs and the solutions required to address issues impacting Westchester residents.” The funding will help Nonprofit Westchester gain knowledge and build capacity through the following initiatives: 1. The first-ever Westchester Countywide Nonprofit Salary and Benefits Survey: This survey will allow the sector to understand
their position relative to other industry-specific organizations in Westchester and surrounding communities. Data will provide the facts to advance equitable salaries and benefits for Westchester’s nonprofit employees, many of whom are women and people of color. 2. NPW Affinity Groups: These groups provide nonprofit professionals with meaningful connections to people from other nonprofits who perform similar jobs. Groups include Peer-to-Peer for Nonprofit Professionals of Color; Small Nonprofits to help participants address the unique challenges and opportunities facing small nonprofit organizations;
People and Process to help participants address challenges inherent in the “back office” functions of running a non-profit organization such as Human Resources, Finance, IT and Operations. 3. Communication Functions: Funding helps connect Westchester’s nonprofits to the most recent information to support their work. “Philanthropy relies on strong, stable nonprofits to meet community needs,” said Laura Rossi, executive director of Westchester Community Foundation. “An investment in NPW is an investment in the continued growth of the entire nonprofit sector.” (Submitted)
having first been elected in 2018 when she upset incumbent Sen. Jeff Klein—the head of an independent group of Democrats who caucused with Republicans to give them control of the Senate at the time.
“Our country doesn’t just need more Democrats in Washington, we need bolder ones. I am running for Congress in NY-3 to bring progressive and honest leadership to the frontlines of our country’s most important fights.” – State Sen. Alessandra Biaggi
Since taking office, Biaggi has been working to create a more equitable New York, delivering wins for working families and paving the way for progressive Democrats to run for office and win. And she’s ready to bring her fighting spirit to Washington on behalf of the people of NY-3. The newly drawn NY-3 district encompasses parts of Biaggi’s current state Senate district in the Bronx and southern Westchester, and spans along the Long Island Sound from northern Westchester to Suffolk County. She is a fourth-generation resident of the district. (Submitted)
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On Monday, state Sen. Alessandra Biaggi, a Progressive Democrat, announced her candidacy for U.S. Congress in New York’s third congressional district, NY-3. Biaggi says she’s running to ensure hard working families along the Sound shore have their voices, needs, and vision heard in Washington. “Our country doesn’t just need more Democrats in Washington, we need bolder ones,” said Biaggi, of Pelham. “I am running for Congress in NY-3 to bring progressive and honest leadership to the frontlines of our country’s most important fights. Hard working families of Westchester, Long Island, the Bronx, and Queens deserve an experienced, strong, and fearless leader in Washington. And that’s exactly what they can expect from me. As the Representative of the Sound, I will work to combat climate change and protect our shorelines, expand voting rights, enact universal pre-K to support working parents, provide opportunity and relief for the middle class, protect abortion rights, ensure public safety and a fair criminal legal system, and deliver affordable healthcare for all. Together, we delivered progressive change on these issues in Albany, and it is time to bring our energy and resolve to Washington.” Biaggi is a two-term senator
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Muscoot’s Cluxatawney Henrietta predicts early spring Get your spring wardrobe ready, Muscoot Farm’s weather-predicting chicken, Cluxatawney Henrietta, laid an egg on Wednesday, Feb. 2, signaling an early spring. For the fourth year in a row, Muscoot Farm curator, Jonathon Benjamin, reacquainted us to Muscoot’s Groundhog Day celebration, which mirrors the more traditional Groundhog Day celebration featuring Pennsylvania’s Punxsutawney Phil. “We love traditions here at Muscoot Farm and since we don’t have a resident groundhog to observe Groundhog Day on the farm, our Cluxatawney Henrietta has helped us celebrate in our own special way,” Benjamin said. “Muscoot Farm has found such a special way to observe Groundhog Day, which is unique to the farm, and I am proud that Westchester County Parks has its own weather-predicting chicken,” county
The fight against America’s No. 1 killer By Dr. Gary Gabelman
At a cost of about 650,000 lives annually, heart disease is the leading cause of death for Americans. According to the CDC, one person dies every 36 seconds from cardiovascular disease in this country. And more than 30 million U.S. men and women are diagnosed with heart disease each year. In fact, heart disease consistently has Cluxatawney Henrietta of Muscoot Farm in Katonah predicted that spring will been the leading cause of death in the arrive early this year by laying an egg. The annual event is a take on the larger Groundhog Day celebration in Pennsylvania that features Punxsutawney Phil U.S. since 1921. the groundhog. Like so much else, COVID-19 has exacerbated the situation. According to Parks Commissioner Kathy O’Con- ow forecasting an additional six an American Heart Association report nor said. weeks of winter. Conversely, in Pennsylvania, the Check back in a few weeks to last July, “Unhealthy eating habits, weather prognosticator, Punxsutaw- see whose prediction is accurate. increased consumption of alcohol, lack of physical activity and the mental toll ney Phil said he saw his own shad- (Submitted) of quarantine isolation and even fear of contracting the virus in healthcare settings, all can adversely impact a person’s cardiovascular risk.” This is especially troubling in light of the fact that, from 2011-2019—just before COVID struck—deaths caused by heart disease in the U.S. actually declined in 25 states and Washington, D.C., and remained the same in 24
states, with just one state, Arkansas, showing an increase. Part of the heart disease problem is the existence of risk factors that are out of a patient’s control. Those include having a family history of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, ASCVD,— the most common type of heart disease. ASCVD occurs when the arteries that supply blood to the heart become hardened and narrowed, due to a buildup of cholesterol and other material (plaque) on the arteries’ walls. Results range from chest pain to arrhythmia, stroke, heart failure and heart attack. Age and ethnicity can also be factors. Roughly 82% of people who die of coronary heart disease are 65 or older. Men are more likely to suffer heart attacks than are women, although the
latter’s death rate from heart disease rises after menopause. In addition, non-Hispanic Black people are about twice as likely to die from heart disease as are Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Hispanics also have a relatively high rate of heart disease-related mortality. Fighting against heart disease is just that: a fight. But one needn’t necessarily conduct it alone. Consult your physician, who can suggest the right medications and/or specialists in nutrition and diet, to gain an invaluable ally in the battle. Dr. Gary Gabelman is director of Cardiology Group Services at White Plains Hospital. He sees patients at our White Plains office. To make an appointment, call 849-4800. (Submitted)
Fighting Back There are many things a person can do to mitigate their risk of developing heart disease in addition to diet and exercise. Knowing your cholesterol numbers is a must, as you and your physician can discuss if there are potential problems and how to address them. Cholesterol is broken down into HDL or healthy cholesterol, which you want to be high—at least 45 mg/dL, and the higher the better; LDL or the bad cholesterol, which should be less than 130 mg/dL, and triglycerides, which are also a bad cholesterol and should be less than 150 mg/dL.
The best way of bringing these numbers into line include: • Daily activity/exercise. I recommend exercise of at least 150 minutes of aerobic activity a week. • A heart-healthy diet, which can lower blood pressure and cholesterol as well as mitigate risk of diabetes. I endorse a low-cholesterol/low saturated fat diet such as the Mediterranean diet—high in fruit, vegetables, legumes, fish and nuts—which is associated with a wide range of health benefits, from reducing the risk of heart disease to cancer. • Having regular screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes. • Preferably the patient isn’t a smoker; if they are, they should quit as soon as possible. • In some cases, a statin-based therapy to help lower cholesterol levels may be recommended.
Rye student earns Adirondack Scholar’s List honor Paul Smith’s College is pleased to announce that Eoghan Walsh, of Rye, has been named to the fall 2021 Adirondack Scholar’s list. As the only four-year institution of higher education located in the Adirondack Park in upstate New York, Paul Smith’s College provides real-world, hands-on learning in fields such as busi-
ness and hospitality, culinary management, forestry, environmental sciences and natural resources. We are able to draw on industries and resources available in our own backyard while preparing students for successful careers anywhere. Our community of resourceful, enterprising, supportive and adventurous
individuals collectively provide experiential education, student support in the classroom and beyond, and meaningful opportunities for our alumni. We pride ourselves on research and advocacy on issues that improve our planet and the lives of the people who inhabit it. Learn more at paulsmiths.edu. (Submitted)
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nthony Rodia came out of the womb making people laugh. As a first-generation Italian-American, born and raised in Westchester, it’s no surprise Rodia’s March 5, 7 p.m. show sold out at Tarrytown Music Hall. With demand high, another show on March 5 has been added at 4 p.m. Rodia’s comedy pulls from his real life, razor-sharp observations on marriage, parenthood, road age and everything else worthy of a social media rant. While he tried a few open mic nights in his 20’s, he ultimately took a different career path as a finance manager of a luxury car dealership. In 2019, Rodia quit his day job and returned to comedy full time, performing more than 100 shows in just nine months. In a very short time, Anthony gained more than 900,000 social media followers and his YouTube videos have amassed more than 22 million views. Anthony also hosts “Little Bit of Laughs,” a weekly podcast found on Podcast One. With the onset of quarantine, Rodia made the most of a captive audience, delivering a staggering 86 weekly videos—”Road Rage Wednesday” quickly became a fan favorite but his Uncle Vinny and Zia Lucia characters transformed into a phenomenon. They are the crazy uncle and aunt you love but can’t be out in public with, who speak their minds (whether you asked for it or not). Catch Rodia “The Road Rage Tour” presented by AM Productions, Saturday, March 5 at Tarrytown Music Hall.
Anthony Rodia “The Road Rage Tour” 4 p.m. Saturday, March 5 (tickets available):
https://tickets.tarrytownmusichall.org/eventperformances.asp?evt=2499 Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St., Tarrytown, NY 10591 or call 631-3390 ext. 100 to charge by phone
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Feb. 9, all day Curriculum Council Meeting Thursday, Feb. 10 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. 8th-9th Grade Parent Orientation Wednesday, Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m. Board of Education Meeting Open Topics
Thursday, Feb. 17 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. RMS Virtual Incoming 6th Grade Parent Orientation Feb. 21-Feb. 25 Mid-Winter Recess No School
RYE FREE READING ROOM
Thursdays, Feb. 10 and 17 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. STEAM across the Sound Shore
In this workshop you will learn all about chromatography, which is a method for separating dissolved substances from one another. You will do several chromatography experiments, learn how solvents work and create a unique work of art to take home. Grades 3-5. Join the Westchester Children’s Museum, Harrison Public Library and the Rye Free Reading Room for weekly STEAM adventures! Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math come to life with hands-on after school activities, customized learning resource lists, and take-home education kits. With a different topic each week, discover STEAM topics and careers throughout the year!. Sessions are free! Registration is required. STEAM Across the Sound Shore is supported with federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, allocated to the New York State Library by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). [Children] Meeting Room
Wednesday, Feb. 9 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Rye Youth Council [Teens] Meeting Room
Thursday, Feb. 10 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friends with Words
An interview with Rye Country Day School mom Samantha Woodruff about her debut novel, “The Lobotomist’s Wife,” an enthralling story of a compassionate and relentless woman, a cutting-edge breakthrough in psychiatry, and a nightmare in the making. [Adults] Meeting Room
Friday, Feb. 11 from 5:15 p.m. to 7 p.m. Teen Lock-In: Valentine’s Murder Mystery!
Registration and a special permission slip must be filled out for this event! Space is limited to 20 participants at this time. Contact Sarah Prosser at sprosser@ ryelibrary.org.
Friday, Feb. 11 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Virtual Book Group
Join our welcoming virtual book discussion group with members from the community and Rye librarians! Our selections are chosen from the Westchester Library System’s offerings and our meetings are held virtually on Zoom. A fun opportunity for connection and conversation about great books! February’s title is “American Spy” by Lauren Wilkinson. It is available through the Westchester catalog or as an ebook or audiobook on Overdrive. We will discuss the book on Friday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. Please register for the event with an email you check regularly to receive the secure Zoom link. Contact reference@ryelibrary. org. [Adults] Zoom
Monday, Feb. 14 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. The President Wears Pink: Author Event and Cupcake Decorating
Think pink this Valentine’s Day! Join us for a reading with local author, Mandana Vetto, and book signing for “The President Wears Pink.” Then enjoy cupcake decorating in the spirit of Valentines and President’s Day. What could be sweeter? Space limited. Registration will open two weeks before the program. [Children] Meeting Room
Wednesday, Feb. 16 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Cook it Together
Taco Night! Roasted sweet potato and black bean tacos with Cilantro Chimichurriand and restaurant-style guacamole. Grab a friend, family member or neighbor, and let’s make a meal! Cook It Together is a hands-on virtual cooking class that brings people together to cook from the comfort of their own kitchens. Join Ashley Covelli of Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen to make a different delicious dinner each month. Laid back, interactive and absolutely delicious—it’s a great way to change things up at mealtime and spend time together. All ages are welcome—we look forward to cooking with you! Covelli is a food blogger, recipe developer and cooking instructor. She has been helping people gain confidence in the kitchen through approachable recipes, classes and more since 2006. Her goal is to encourage you to cook delicious food at home no matter what your skill level. You can find out more about Ashley and get links to classes, recipes and blog posts on her website, https://
bigflavorstinykitchen.com. Contact Catherine Riedel at 231-3166 or criedel@ryelibrary.org. [Adults] On Zoom
State Library by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. [Children] Meeting Room
Thursday, Feb. 17 from 7 p.m. to 7 p.m. Teen Job Search Tips, Applications, Resumes & More
Tuesday, Feb. 22 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Marshmallow Challenge + Family Board Game Bonanza
Join Marie Riffel and Phyllis Blake from WLS Career Coaching Services at this free event for teens 16-plus where you will learn: What types of jobs are available for teens; Where to look for jobs; How to answer questions on the job application; What to include in a resume; What to share and ask during the interview. This virtual event is co-hosted by fellow WLS libraries: Rye Free Reading Room, Larchmont Public Library, Bronxville Public Library, Ossining Public Library, Eastchester Public Library, Hendrick Hudson Free Library, The Field Library, Mamaroneck Public Library, Mt. Pleasant Public Library, Yonkers Public Library, Somers Public Library, Warner Library, and Dobbs Ferry Library. Contact Sarah Prosser at sprosser@ryelibrary.org. [Teens] Zoom
Friday, Feb. 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Friday Morning Virtual Book Club Join us for a lively discussion! This month we will be discussing “Courting Mr. Lincoln” by Louis Bayard. Told in the alternating voices of Mary Todd and Joshua Speed and inspired by historical events, “Courting Mr. Lincoln” creates a sympathetic and complex portrait of Mary unlike any that has come before a moving portrayal of the deep and very real connection between the two men and most of all an evocation of the unformed man who would grow into one of the nations most beloved presidents. Louis Bayard, a master storyteller, delivers here a page-turning tale of love longing and forbidden possibilities. Contact Catherine Riedel at 231-3166 or criedel@ ryelibrary.org. [Adults] Zoom
Friday, Feb. 18 from 3:15 p.m. to 11:55 p.m. Teen Winter Reading Challenge
Sign up through ReadSquared to see if you can complete the Winter Reading Challenge over your February break! Contact Sarah Prosser at sprosser@ryelibrary.org. [Teens]
Tuesday, Feb. 22-25 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. STEAM across the Sound Shore
Grades 3-5. Join the Westchester Children’s Museum, Harrison Public Library, and the Rye Free Reading Room for weekly STEAM adventures! Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math come to life with hands-on after school activities, customized learning resource lists, and take-home education kits. With a different topic each week, discover STEAM topics and careers throughout the year! Mark your calendars for the school breaks! Sessions are free. Registration is required. STEAM Across the Sound Shore is supported with federal American Rescue Plan Act funds, allocated to the New York
Be My Valentine: An Evening Of Love Sunday, Feb. 13 and 27 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Songs With Ms. Lisa Fischer Sugarhouse Chat Saturday, Feb. 19 As long as the sap is running we will from 8 p.m. to 8 p.m. be making one of nature’s sweetest The James Hunter Six rewards, maple syrup. Come on into SUSTAINABLE WESTCHESTER
Kick things off in teams! Compete to see who can build the tallest unsupported spaghetti tower in the alotted time. Keep things going with the library’s board game collection. Stay for family fun and friendly competition. Space limited. Registration will open one week before the program. [Children] Meeting Room
Wednesday, Feb. 16 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Yonkers Neighbors Community Energy Information Session
Wednesday, Feb. 23 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Edible Slime!
Friday, Feb. 18-20 at 6:30 p.m. Ween
Slime it up this mid-winter recess with a special STEM program that gets messy—in the spirit of our popular Cooking with Kids Program, we’re making slime you can eat! Learn about this non-Newtonian fluid and have fun with your very own slime to take home. Space limited. Registration will open one week before the program. [Children] Meeting Room
Thursday, Feb. 24 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Drive-in Movie Night
Arrive early to decorate your “car”! You may also want to bring your own blankets and comfy seating, though some chairs will be available. Space limited. Registration will open two weeks before the program. Movie starts at or around 4:40 p.m. Synopsis: A pedal-to-the-metal race car determined to prove his worth on the tracks discovers that life isn’t always about crossing the finish line first in “Toy Story,” director John Lasseter’s mechanically minded tale of friendship and loyalty. Production year: 2006 Rating: G Studio: Disney Pixar Runtime: 116 minutes [Children] Meeting Room
Thursday, Feb. 24 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Annual Meeting Meeting Room
RYE ARTS CENTER
Saturday, Feb. 19 at 1 p.m.Artist Talk: Alvin and Friends Alvin and Friends, Presented by Morgan Stanley
CHRIST’S CHURCH
Wednesday, Feb. 23 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Howard Husock author event PURCHASE COLLEGE CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
Friday, February 18 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. PSO Concert EMELIN THEATRE
Saturday, Feb. 12 from 8 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Online event
THE CAPITOL THEATRE
Formed by Aaron Freeman and Mickey Melchiondo, Jr. in New Hope, Pennsylvania, Ween has taken on a cult-like status with legions of devoted fans around the world. Beginning with six self-released cassettes in the 1980s, followed by 11 studio albums, 6 live albums and a smattering of EPs through the 1990s and 2000s, Ween’s recorded output is farreaching in its styles moving from rock to punk to psychedelic to country to alternative and all points in between. However, it’s the band’s incendiary live shows that have truly cultivated its diehard fan base.Ween consists of Gene and Dean Ween alongside longtime band members Claude Coleman, Jr. (drums), Dave Dreiwitz (bass) and Glenn McClelland (keyboards).
Thursday, Feb. 24 at 8 p.m. WFUV Presents: Patti Smith and Her Band
This show has been rescheduled from Thursday, Dec. 30 to Thursday, Feb. 24.
WESTCHESTER COUNTY PARKS EVENTS
Saturday, Feb. 12 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Exploring the Geology of the Shoreline
We will discover, collect and dissect some of the geological historical formations of Read Sanctuary and the Long Island shoreline. It will be a nice travel log through the formation of part of the east coast. Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary
Saturday, Feb. 12 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Sugaring 101
Have you ever wanted to try maple sugaring in your backyard? This program will go over the history of maple sugaring and how to do it in your own backyard. Pre-registration is required at muscootfarm.org. Fifteen participants maximum. Muscoot Farm
Sunday, Feb. 13, 26 and 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sugaring
Muscoot Farm’s annual maple sugaring tours are being offered as a private family experience in 2022. Pre-registration is required at muscootfarm.org; $20 per family of four. Muscoot Farm
the sugar house to chat with us! Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Reservation, Routes 35 and 121 South, Cross River
Sunday, Feb. 13 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Gardening Under Lights
Learn how to grow plants using artificial lights. Visit www.lasdonpark. org for more information and to register. Free program. Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial
Monday, Feb. 14 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Pre-K Book and Craft
Hear a story and make a Valentine’s Day craft for $20. Ages 2-5. There’s a maximum of five children and five caregivers. Pre-registration is required at muscootfarm.org. Muscoot Farm
Saturday, Feb. 19 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Winter Waterfowl
The Hudson River is home to many wintering species of ducks and other waterfowl. Hike to observe and learn about these cold-weather visitors. Moderately difficult. Cold weather clothing and footwear required ages 6 and up meet at RV Park entrance. Croton Point Park
Saturday, Feb. 19 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Winter Birding at Marshlands
What do our feathered friends do to survive the winter? Learn about the common species of birds visiting our backyards at this time of year. Bring binoculars and dress warmly. Meet by the nature center. It will be led by Chris Mignone of Central Westchester Audubon. Marshlands Conservancy
Saturday, Feb. 19 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Invasive Plant Removal
Help us remove invasive species plants and begin the restoration of native habitats in the Sanctuary. Tools and equipment are provided. Focus species include linden viburnum, Siebold’s viburnum, Chinese fountaingrass, knotweed and mile-a-minute. Qualifies for service credit hours. Please bring work gloves. Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary
Saturday, Feb. 19 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Winter Map and Compass Navigation Navigation without a GPS or smartphone is becoming a lost art but winter offers opportunities to learn this life-long skill more easily. Come for off-trail exploring orienting by the sun reading a compass and a map and more. Appropriate for adults and older kids. We have materials to borrow or bring your own compass; $15. Sign-up is required. Hilltop Hanover Farm
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Latimer congratulates Regeneron student finalists
State funding announced for Corrections safety
From left, Brooke Dunefsky, Westchester County Executive George Latimer and Nyasha Nyoni. Photo Westchester County
Westchester County Executive George Latimer met with two high school seniors as they prepare to compete in the Regeneron Science Talent Search next month. “We are so proud and impressed by these students and we know they have so much potential in front of them,” Latimer said. “Westchester had 25 scholars in the competition, to see two move forward as finalists is a testament to the education they are receiving here in the County.” Nyasha Nyoni, a senior at Ossining High School, analyzed food
and drink endorsements by “relatable influencers” and celebrities on Instagram. Her findings may encourage regulation of social media marketing to underage consumers. “I’m very grateful so many amazing projects were submitted this year,” she said. “To be recognized by Regeneron and the Westchester County Executive is such a honor. I’m grateful for the opportunity.” Brooke Dunefsky, a senior at Irvington High School, invented a biomedical device to speed the recovery of stroke patients with up-
per limb impairment. Her patented device applies the principles of neuroplasticity by having the patient make specific, repetitive arm movements of variable intensity. “It’s an honor to receive this recognition by Westchester County and to get the word out on topic I’ve been interested in for several years,” she said. Nyoni and Dunefsky will participate in a week-long competition from March 9-16, where they will undergo a rigorous judging process and compete for more than $1.8 million in awards. (Submitted)
Cuomo Bridge lit red for National Wear Red Day The landmarks lit in recognition of National Wear Red Day included: • One World Trade Center • Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge • Kosciuszko Bridge • The H. Carl McCall SUNY Building • State Education Building • Alfred E. Smith State Office Building • Empire State Plaza The Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, connecting Westchester and Rockland counties, was lit red on Friday, Feb. 4 for National Wear Red Day to help illuminate the significant risk heart disease plays in the lives of Americans.
New York state landmarks were lit red on Feb. 4, to mark National Wear Red Day in an effort to bring greater attention to heart disease as a leading cause of death for Americans. “Raising awareness for heart disease, one of the leading causes of death in the United States, is per-
sonal to me. My mother, who never smoked and had a healthy lifestyle, had a heart attack at age 56,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said. “No one is immune to cardiovascular disease, and by lighting our landmarks tonight we can encourage countless New Yorkers to practice better habits and promote heart health.” Submitted)
• S tate Fairgrounds Main Gate & Expo Center • Niagara Falls • T he “Franklin D. Roosevelt” Mid-Hudson Bridge • G rand Central Terminal Pershing Square Viaduct • Albany International Airport Gateway
Thanks to a $200,000 state grant, Westchester County’s Department of Corrections will be upgrading the current staff body alarm system that was installed in 1999.
County Executive George Latimer, along with New York State Sen. Pete Harckham, is announcing an initiative to enhance safety for correction officers of the Westchester County Department of Correction, DOC. Thanks to a $200,000 state grant secured by Harckham for the county, the county’s DOC will be upgrading the current staff body alarm system that was installed in 1999. Upgrades include transition to the latest system version, installation of additional indoor and outdoor repeaters and transmitters. The computer-based system connects to units worn by every correction officer working at the County Jail and allows them to call for help in the event of an emergency. When activated, the
units transmit a signal to the facility’s main control center and the Departments Emergency Response Team. “Our correction officers work in a complicated environment and rely on technology of this nature to ensure personal safety and for those in their care,” Latimer said. “I thank Senator Harckham, Commissioner Spano and COBA President Neil Pellone for their efforts and collaboration on this important security enhancement.” Funding to support software and hardware upgrades for this computerized system was secured by Harckham through collaboration with Latimer, DOC and president of the Westchester County Correction Officers Benevolent
Association Neil Pellone. “Recognizing that our correction officers work in an environment that is sometimes unpredictable, it was an honor collaborating with WCOBA President Neil Pellone to identify how we could enhance operational safety for both staff and residents at WCDOC,” Harckham said.DOC Commissioner Joseph Spano added, “The personal body alarm system has been invaluable over the years, protecting both staff and residents during emergency situations. Having the ability to proactively enhance the current system is a tremendous benefit and one that’s appreciated by all levels of DOC personnel.” Work is expected to begin in the spring of 2022. (Submitted)
Area students earn dean’s list honors at Tampa University Eliana Zepeda, of New Rochelle, Jasper Brenner, of Mamaroneck, and Cameron Clark, of Eastchester, all earned dean’s list honors at The University of Tampa for the fall 2021 semester. Zepeda is majoring in Education-Secondary Mathemat-
ics BS. Students must maintain a GPA of 3.75 or higher to be eligible for the dean’s list. The University of Tampa is a private, comprehensive university located on 110 acres on the riverfront in downtown Tampa. Known for
academic excellence, personal attention and real-world experience in its undergraduate and graduate programs, the University serves more than 10,000 students from 50 states and most of the world’s 195 countries. (Submitted)
SPORTS
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Just say no to the Pro Bowl LIVE MIKE Mike Smith
When I read that Sunday’s viewership numbers for the NFL Pro Bowl had reached a 15-year low— with just 6.69 million viewers tuning into to watch the stars from the NFC and AFC take the field against one another—I was left with one maddening question: Why would anyone, let alone nearly 7 million anyones, tune into that dreck in the first place? Don’t get me wrong; I’m well aware that football is king here in the United States. I get that a mid-December game between two lowly franchises like the Texans and Giants is still going to do tremendous numbers when compared to other professional sports. But what I don’t get is how even the craziest football fan would waste a single minute of their time watching a game that’s not even compelling for the participants. In general, I’m not a fan of all-star
games. With the exception of Major League’s Baseball’s mid-summer classic, no exhibition game in any of the main American sports even resembles the sport it is supposed to celebrate. Defense in the NBA game is virtually non-existent until the final five minutes—by which time the score is usually 178-164. NHL stars skate half-speed and goalies only feign attempts at stopping the puck. But football is the most absurd, and with good reason. Football is more than a physical sport. It is—inherently—a violent one. Nearly every aspect of the game boils down to individual physical battles, be it ballcarriers plowing through tacklers for an extra yard or hog mollies crashing into each other at the line of scrimmage. There’s simply no way to rid the sport of its core elements and still have it bear even a passing resemblance to the game fans turn into each weekend. And we obviously can’t ask NFL stars to put their bodies on the line for the sake of an all-star game; these are men who already deal with the looming specter of a
career-ending injury every time they strap up their helmets, who are now playing an extended 17-game schedule to generate more revenue for their owners. So what’s the fix? I don’t know if there is one; you could turn the Pro Bowl into a glorified skills competition, adding new events to the weekend to highlight some of the sports’ phenomenal athletes. You could eliminate all contact from the Pro Bowl itself and turn it into a flag football game; after all, who wouldn’t love to see the sport’s 300-pounders running fade routs against their counterparts on the line? Or, and this may be a wild thought, just scrap it entirely. The NFL is a cash machine already, and excising one week from the longer and longer NFL season won’t do much to change that. But then again, money talks. So I guess we’ll be having this conversation again next year.
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On Sunday, Feb. 6, the NFL held its annual Pro Bowl. As far as all star games are concerned, Sports Editor Mike Smith believes this one has to go. Photo courtesy wikipedia.org
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LEGAL NOTICES NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 12/29/2021 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 333 Mamaroneck Avenue, #378, White Plains, NY 10605. Notice of Formation of Ferrara Consulting Group LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 12/24/21 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:13Cherry Street, Milford, CT 06460. Notice of Formation of Dirty Hands LLC (using the fictitious name of dhstoresupport llc). Foreign Application of Authority filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. Notice of Formation of Brightstar Insights LLC. Art. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/3/2022. Office: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 845 Claflin Ave, Mamaroneck, NY 10543. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 01/10/2022 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 265 N Broadway Apt. 7d, Yonkers, NY 10701. Notice of Formation of Smartpete Tax Services, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. Notice of Formation of C. Morgan Industries, LLC. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 11/12/21. Offc. Loc: Westchester Cty. SSNY desig. as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 58 Clinton Ave, Rye NY 10580. Purpose: any lawful purpose. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 1/5/22 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:300 Gramatan Ave Apt c30 Mount Vernon NY 10552. Notice of Formation of Kamluxx Hair Boutique, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 1\10\22 . Office location: Westchester County SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 145 North High Street, Mount Vernon NY 10550. Notice of Formation of Organized Excellence LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. Notice of Formation of Raising Grace Pilates LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 11/1/21. Office Location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 10 Bardion Lane, Harrison, NY 10521. Purpose: any lawful purpose. Notice of Formation of FINZO LLC. Art. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/18/2022. Office: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 69 Lookout Circle, Larchmont, NY 10538. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. NY Secretary of State (SSNY) on 11/12/21 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 678 Mamaroneck Ave, Apt 3 Mamaroneck, NY. Notice of Formation of M3SM3RIZING 3MPR3SS LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 10/8/2021 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:177A E. Main Street, Ste. 257, New Rochelle, NY 10801. Notice of Formation of Mooku Select, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. Notice of Formation of NELSON NOTARY, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with SSNY on 01/13/2022. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to LEGALINC CORPORATE SERVICES INC., 1967 Wehrle Drive, Suite 1 #086, Buffalo, New York 14221. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 9/27/2021 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 41 Davis Ave, Rye, NY 10580. Notice of Formation of TABEL GROUP LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose:
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Legal Notices NOTICE OF SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETING OF EASTCHESTER UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, IN THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER, NEW YORK. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a resolution of the Board of Education of Eastchester Union Free School District, in the County of Westchester, New York, adopted on December 14, 2021, a Special District Meeting of the qualified voters of said School District will be held on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 from 6:00 o’clock A.M. to 9:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time) at the Eastchester Middle School, 550 White Plains Road, Eastchester, New York, for the purpose of voting upon the following Bond Propositions: BOND PROPOSITION #1 RESOLVED: (a) That the Board of Education of Eastchester Union Free School District, in the County of Westchester, New York (the “District”), is hereby authorized to construct improvements and alterations to all District school buildings (the “Project”), substantially as described in a plan prepared by the District with the assistance of Arris Contracting Co. and MEMASI, (the “Plan”), which plan is on file and available for public inspection at the office of the District Clerk; such Project to include (as and where required): improvements to the heating, ventilations, plumbing, electrical, fire safety and lighting, systems; safety and security enhancements, including security entrances, interior and exterior door replacements, and other security devices; construction of additional space to provide for security vestibules and related facilities; ceiling, casework and floor replacements; the construction of ADA improvements and toilet and locker room renovations; and site improvements, including field, bleacher, bus loop, parking, storm water improvements and/or enhancements; all of the foregoing to include the original furnishings, equipment, machinery, apparatus, and all ancillary and related site, demolition and other work required in connection therewith; and to expend therefor, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and to the financing thereof, an amount not to exceed $67,994,700; provided that the estimated costs of the components of the Project as set forth in detail in the Plan may be reallocated among such components if the Board of Education shall determine that such reallocation is in the best interests of the District; (b) that a tax is hereby voted in the aggregate amount of not to exceed $67,994,700 to finance such cost, such tax to be levied and collected in installments in such years and in such amounts as shall be determined by said Board of Education; and (c) that in anticipation of said tax, bonds of the District are hereby authorized to be issued in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $67,994,700 and a tax is hereby voted to pay the interest on said bonds as the same shall become due and payable. BOND PROPOSITION #2 RESOLVED: (a) THAT IN THE EVENT BOND PROPOSITION #1 IS APPROVED, the Board of Education of Eastchester Union Free School District, in the County of Westchester, New York (the “District”), is hereby further authorized to construct air cooling improvements to all District school buildings (the “Project”), substantially as described in a plan prepared by the District with the assistance of Arris Contracting Co. and MEMASI, (the “Plan”), which Plan is on file and available for public inspection at the office of the District Clerk, including the original equipment, machinery, apparatus, and all ancillary and related site, demolition and other work required in connection therewith; and to expend therefor, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and to the financing thereof, an amount not to exceed $7,560,300; provided that the estimated costs of the components of the Project as set forth in detail in the Plan may be reallocated among such components if the Board of Education shall determine that such reallocation is in the best interests of the District; (b) that a tax is hereby voted in the aggregate amount of not to exceed $7,560,300 to pay such cost, said tax to be levied and collected in installments in such years and in such amounts as shall be determined by said Board of Education; (c) that in anticipation of said tax, bonds of the District are hereby authorized to be issued in the principal amount of not to exceed $7,560,300 and a tax is hereby voted to pay the interest on said bonds as the same shall become due and payable; and (d) that if this Bond Proposition #2 is approved, it shall become effective only in the event that Bond Proposition #1 is approved. Such Bond Propositions shall appear on the ballots used for voting at said Special District Meeting in substantially the following condensed forms: BOND PROPOSITION #1 YES NO RESOLVED: That the Board of Education of Eastchester Union Free School District, in the County of Westchester, New York (the “District”), is hereby authorized to construct improvements and alterations to all District school buildings, substantially as described in a plan prepared by the District with the assistance of Arris Contracting Co. and MEMASI, and to expend therefor an amount not to exceed $67,994,700; (b) that a tax is hereby voted in the aggregate amount of not to exceed $67,994,700 to finance such cost, such tax to be levied and collected in installments in such years and in such amounts as shall be determined by said Board of Education; and (c) that in anticipation of said tax, bonds of the District are hereby authorized to be issued in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $67,994,700 and a tax is hereby voted to pay the interest on said bonds as the same shall become due and payable. 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RESOLVED: (a) THAT IN THE EVENT BOND PROPOSITION #1 IS APPROVED, the Board of Education of Eastchester Union Free School District, in the County of Westchester, New York (the “District”), is hereby further authorized to construct air cooling improvements to all District school buildings (the “Project”), substantially as described in a plan prepared by the District with the assistance of Arris Contracting Co. and MEMASI, and to expend therefor, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and to the financing thereof, not to exceed $7,560,300; (b) that a tax is hereby voted in the amount of not to exceed $7,560,300 to pay such cost, said tax to be levied and collected in installments in such years and in such amounts as shall be determined by said Board of Education; (c) that in anticipation of said tax, bonds of the District are hereby authorized to be issued in the principal amount of not to exceed $7,560,300 and a tax is hereby voted to pay the interest on said bonds as the same shall become due and payable; and (d) that if this Bond Proposition #2 is approved, it shall become effective only in the event that Bond Proposition #1 is approved. The voting will be conducted by ballot as provided in the Education Law and the polls will remain open from 6:00 o’clock A.M. to 9:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time) and as much longer as may be necessary to enable the voters then present to cast their ballots. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN personal registration is required for voting at said Special District Meeting. The Board of Registration shall meet on Thursday, February 10, 2022, from 8:00 o’clock A.M. until 12:00 o’clock Noon (Prevailing Time), at 580 White Plains Road, Eastchester, New York. Residents may also register at such time and location on any school business day prior to and including February 10, 2022, between the hours of 8:00 o’clock A.M. and 4:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time). Any person shall be entitled to have his/her name placed upon said register of the qualified voters of the District provided that at the foregoing meeting of the members of the Board of Registration, such person is known or proved to the satisfaction of such members of the Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at said Special District Meeting. The register of the qualified voters of said School District prepared at the Annual District Meeting and Election held on May 18, 2021, shall be used by said Board of Registration as the basis for the preparation of the register for said Special District Meeting to be held on February 15, 2022. Any person whose name appears on such register or who shall have been previously registered hereunder for any Annual or Special District Meeting or election and who shall have voted at any annual or special meeting or any election held or conducted within the District at any time since January 1, 2018, will not be required to register personally for this Special District Meeting. In addition, any person otherwise qualified to vote who is registered with the Board of Elections of Westchester County under the provisions of the Election Law, shall be entitled to vote at said Special District Meeting without further registration. Immediately upon its completion, said register will be filed in the office of the District Clerk and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District from February 10, 2022, to the day of the vote, February 15, 2022, Sunday excepted, between the hours of 8:00 o’clock A.M. and 4:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time), and on Saturday, February 12, 2022, between the hours of 8:00 o’clock A.M. and 12:00 o’clock Noon (Prevailing Time). NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be applied for at the office of the District Clerk. If the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, the completed application must be received by the District Clerk no later than 4:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time) on February 8, 2022. If the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter, the completed application must be received by the District Clerk no later than 4:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time) on February 14, 2022. No absentee ballot shall be canvassed unless it is received in the office of the District Clerk by 5:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time) on February 15, 2022. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available in the office of the District Clerk on each of the five days prior to the day of the election, except Saturday and Sunday, between the hours of 8:00 o’clock A.M. and 4:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time). AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the Eastchester Union Free School District. A military voter registration application may be requested from the Board of Education at 580 White Plains Road, Eastchester, New York and must be returned to the Office of the District Clerk at 580 White Plains Road, Eastchester, New York not later than 5:00 pm on January 20, 2022. A military voter may indicate their preference for receiving the registration application by mail, facsimile transmission, or email. Any military voter shall be entitled to have his/her name placed upon such register, provided, that at such meeting of the board of registration, he/she is known or proven to the satisfaction of such board of registration, to be then or thereafter entitled to military voter status at the annual meeting and election for which such register is prepared. A list of all persons to whom military ballots shall have been issued will be available in the said Office of the District Clerk on each of the five (5) days prior to the day of election, on weekdays between 8:00 o’clock A.M. and 4:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time), and on Saturday, February 12, 2022, between 9:00 o’clock A.M. and 12:00 o’clock Noon (Prevailing Time), and that such list will also be posted at the voting place or places on the day of the election. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, in accordance with Part 122 of the Rules and Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, military voters who are qualified voters of the school district may apply for a military ballot. Applications for military ballots for the election of members of the Board of Education, for voting on the annual school district budget, and for voting on any propositions, may be requested from the Office of the District Clerk at 580 White Plains Road, Eastchester, New York or by calling that office 914-469-7080. Upon such request for a military voter ballot application, such military voter may indicate his/her preference for receiving the application by mail, facsimile or electronic mail. If a military voter does not designate a preference, the board of education shall transmit the military ballot application or military ballot by mail. If a military voter designates a preference for facsimile transmission or electronic mail but does not provide the necessary facsimile number or e-mail address, the board of education shall transmit the voter registration application, military ballot application or military ballot by mail and request the omitted information. The military voter must, however, return his/her original military ballot application and military ballot by mail or in person, regardless of how the absentee application or ballot was received. The District Clerk shall transmit the military voter’s military ballot in accord with the military voter’s preferred method of transmission, or if not preference by mail, not later than January 20, 2022. The District Clerk must then receive the military voter’s military ballot by mail not later than 5:00 P.M. (Prevailing Time) on the day of said Special District Meeting. BY THE ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION Dated: December 14, 2021 LORI PERROTTA District Clerk
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Legal Notices AVISO DE REUNIÓN ESPECIAL DE DISTRITO DE EASTCHESTER UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, EN EL CONDADO DE WESTCHESTER, NEW YORK. POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que de conformidad con una resolución de la Junta de Educación de Eastchester Union Free School District, en el Condado de Westchester, Nueva York, adoptada el 14 de diciembre de 2021, se llevará a cabo una Reunión Especial del Distrito de los votantes calificados de dicho Distrito Escolar el Martes, Febrero 15, 2022 de 6:00 en punto A.M. a 9:00 en punto P.M. (Hora Prevaleciente) en la Eastchester Middle School, 550 White Plains Road, Eastchester, Nueva York, con el propósito de votar sobre las siguientes Proposiciones de Bonos: PROPUESTA DE BONO #1 RESUELTO: Que la Junta de Educación de Eastchester Union Free School District, en el Condado de Westchester, Nueva York (el “Distrito”), por la presente está autorizado a construir mejoras y alteraciones a todos los edificios escolares del Distrito (el “Proyecto”), principalmente como se describe en un plan preparado por el Distrito con la asistencia de Arris Contracting Co. y MEMASI, (el “Plan”), el plan está archivado y disponible para inspección pública en la oficina del District Clerk (Secretario del Distrito); dicho proyecto incluirá (como y donde sea necesario): mejoras en los sistemas de calefacción, ventilación, plomería, electricidad, seguridad contra incendios e iluminación; mejoras en materia de seguridad y protección, incluyendo las entradas de seguridad, los reemplazos de puertas interiores y exteriores y otros dispositivos de seguridad; la construcción de espacio adicional para proteger los vestíbulos con seguridad y las instalaciones combinadas; reemplazos de techos, paredes y pisos; la construcción de mejoras en la ADA y renovaciones de baños y roperos; y mejoras en el sitio, incluyendo campo, gradas, circulo para autobuses, estacionamiento, mejoras y/o mejoras en las aguas pluviales; todo lo anterior para incluir el mobiliario original, equipo, maquinaria, aparatos y todo el sitio auxiliar y relacionado, demolición y otros trabajos requeridos en relación con los mismos.; y los gastos en ellos, incluyendo los gastos preliminares y los gastos incidentales a ellos y a su financiación, una suma que no exceda de $67.994.700 dólares; siempre que los costos estimados de los componentes del Proyecto según lo establecido en detalle en el Plan puedan reasignarse entre dichos componentes si la Junta de Educación determina que dicha reasignación es en el mejor interés del Distrito; que por la presente se vota un impuesto por el costo total de no exceder los $67,994,700 para financiar dicho costo, dicho impuesto que se recaudará y recaudará en cuotas en dichos años y en las cantidades que determine dicha Junta de Educación; y que en anticipación de dicho impuesto, se autoriza la emisión de bonos del Distrito por el costo total del principal que no exceda de $67,994,700 y por la presente se vota un impuesto para pagar los intereses de dichos bonos, ya que los mismos vencerán y serán pagaderos. PROPOSICIÓN DE BONO #2 RESUELTO: QUE EN CASO DE QUE SE APRUEBE LA PROPOSICIÓN DE BONO #1, la Junta de Educación de Eastchester Union Free School District, en el Condado de Westchester, Nueva York (el “Distrito”), por la presente se autoriza además a construir mejoras de aire acondicionado en todos los edificios escolares del Distrito. (el “Proyecto”), principalmente como se describe en un plan preparado por el Distrito con la asistencia de Arris Contracting Co. y MEMASI, (el “Plan”), el Plan está archivado y disponible para inspección pública en la oficina del District Clerk (Secretario del Distrito), incluyendo el equipo original, la maquinaria y los aparatos, y todos los auxiliares y el sitio relacionado, demolición y otros trabajos necesarios en relación con ello; y los gastos en ello, incluyendo los costos preliminares y los costos incidentales a lo cual y a su financiación, una suma que no excederá de $7.560.300 dólares; siempre que los costos estimados de los componentes del Proyecto según lo establecido en detalle en el Plan puedan reasignarse entre dichos componentes si la Junta de Educación determina que dicha reasignación es en el mejor interés del Distrito; que por la presente se vota un impuesto en la cantidad total de no exceder los $7,560,300 para pagar dicho costo, dicho impuesto será recaudado y recaudado en cuotas en los años y en las cantidades que determine dicha Junta de Educación; que en anticipación de dicho impuesto, se autoriza la emisión de bonos del Distrito por el costo principal de no exceder de $7,560,300 y se vota un impuesto para pagar los intereses de dichos bonos, ya que los mismos vencerán y pagarán; y que si se aprueba esta Proposición de Bono #2, entrará en vigor solamente en el caso de que se apruebe la Proposición de Bono #1. Dichas Proposiciones de Bono aparecerán en los votos utilizados para votar en dicha Reunión de Distrito Especial especialmente en las siguientes formas condensadas: PROPOSICION DE BONO #1 SI NO RESUELTO: Que la Junta de Educación de Eastchester Union Free School District, en el Condado de Westchester, Nueva York (el “Distrito”), se autoriza a construir mejoras y alteraciones en todos los edificios escolares del Distrito, principalmente como se describe en un plan preparado por el Distrito con la ayuda de Arris Contracting Co. y MEMASI, y gastar en ello una cantidad que no exceda $67,994,700; (b) que se vota un impuesto con el costo total de no exceder $67,994,700 para financiar dicho costo, dicho impuesto se recaudará y recaudará en cuotas en dichos años y en tales cantidades según lo determine dicha Junta de Educación; y (c) que en anticipación de dicho impuesto, se autoriza la emisión de bonos del Distrito por el costo total del principal que no exceda de $67,994,700 y por la presente se vota un impuesto para pagar los intereses de dichos bonos, ya que los mismos vencerán y serán pagaderos. PROPOSICIÓN DE BONO #2 SÍ NO RESUELTO: QUE EN CASO DE QUE SE APRUEBE LA PROPOSICIÓN DE BONO #1, la Junta de Educación de Eastchester Union Free School District, en el Condado de Westchester, Nueva York (el “Distrito”), por la presente se autoriza además a construir mejoras de aire acondicionado en todos los edificios escolares del Distrito (el “Proyecto”), principalmente como se describe en un plan preparado por el Distrito con la asistencia de Arris Contracting Co. y MEMASI, y gastar en ello, incluidos los costos preliminares y los costos incidentales a los mismos y a su financiación, sin exceder $7,560,300; (b) que por la presente se vota un impuesto por el costo de no exceder $7,560,300 pagar dicho costo, dicho impuesto será recaudado y recaudado en cuotas en los años y en las cantidades que determine dicha Junta de Educación; (c) que en anticipación de dicho impuesto, se autoriza la emisión de bonos del Distrito por el costo principal de no exceder $7,560,300 y se vota un impuesto para pagar los intereses de dichos bonos, ya que los mismos vencerán y serán pagaderos; y (d) que si se aprueba esta Proposición de Bono #2, entrará en vigencia solamente en el caso de que se apruebe la Proposición de Bonos #1. La votación se llevará a cabo por voto según lo dispuesto en la Ley de Educación y las urnas permanecerán abiertas desde las 6:00 A.M. a las 9:00 P.M. (hora prevaleciente) y durante todo el tiempo como sea necesario para que los votantes presentes puedan emitir sus votos. AVISO SE DA ADEMÁS de que se requiere registro personal para votar en dicha Reunión Especial de Distrito. La Junta de Registro se reunirá el jueves 10 de febrero de 2022, de 8:00 A.M. a 12:00 del mediodía (hora prevaleciente), en 580 White Plains Road, Eastchester, Nueva York. Los residentes también pueden registrarse a dicha hora y lugar en cualquier día hábil escolar anterior incluyendo el 10 de febrero de 2022, entre las 8:00 en punto A.M. y las 4:00 en punto P.M. (Hora prevaleciente). Cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se inscriba en dicho registro de los votantes autorizados del Distrito, siempre que en la reunión anterior de los miembros de la Junta de Registro, se sepa o demuestre a satisfacción de dichos miembros de la Junta de Registro que tiene derecho a votar en dicha Reunión de Distrito Especial. El registro de los electores autorizados de dicho Distrito Escolar elaborado en la Reunión y Elección Anual del Distrito celebrada el 18 de mayo de 2021, será utilizado por dicha Junta de Registro como base para la preparación del registro para dicha Reunión Especial de Distrito que se celebrará el 15 de febrero de 2022. Cualquier persona cuyo nombre aparezca en dicho registro o que haya sido previamente registrada en virtud de la presente para cualquier Reunión o Elección Anual o de Distrito Especial y que haya votado en cualquier reunión anual o especial, o cualquier elección celebrada o realizada dentro del Distrito en cualquier momento desde el 1 de enero de 2018, no estará obligada a registrarse personalmente para esta Reunión de Distrito Especial. Además, cualquier persona autorizada para votar que esté registrada en la Junta de Elecciones del Condado de Westchester bajo las disposiciones de la Ley Electoral, tendrá derecho a votar en dicha Reunión de Distrito Especial sin más registro. Inmediatamente después de ser finalizado, dicho registro se presentará en la oficina del District Clerk y estará abierto para su inspección por cualquier votante autorizado del Distrito desde el 10 de febrero de 2022 hasta el día de la votación, el 15 de febrero de 2022, excepto el domingo, entre las 8:00 en punto A.M. y las 4:00 en punto P.M. (Hora Prevaleciente), y el sábado 12 de febrero de 2022, entre las horas 8:00 A.M. y las 12:00 del mediodía (Hora prevaleciente). SE DA ADEMÁS AVISO que las solicitudes de voto en ausencia se pueden solicitar en la oficina de la District Clerk. Si el voto va a ser enviado al votante por correo, la solicitud completa debe ser recibida por el District Clerk a no más tardar de las 4:00 P.M. (Hora prevaleciente) el 8 de febrero de 2022. Si el voto debe ser entregado personalmente al votante, la solicitud completa debe ser recibida por el District Clerk a más tardar a las 4:00 P.M. (hora prevaleciente) del 14 de febrero de 2022. No se procederá a la votación en ausencia a menos que se reciba en la oficina del District Clerk a las 5:00 P.M. (hora prevaleciente) del 15 de febrero de 2022. Una lista de todas las personas a las que se les habrán proporcionado votos en ausencia estará disponible en la oficina del District Clerk en cada uno de los cinco días anteriores al día de la elección, excepto el sábado y el domingo, entre las 8:00 A.M. y las 4:00 P.M. (Hora prevaleciente). Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, de que los votantes militares que no están actualmente registrados pueden solicitar ser registrados como votantes autorizados de la Eastchester Union Free School District. Se puede hacer una solicitud de registro de votantes militares a la Junta de Educación en 580 White Plains Road, Eastchester, Nueva York y deben ser devueltos a la Oficina del District Clerk en 580 White Plains Road, Eastchester, Nueva York a más tardar a las 5:00 P.M. del 20 de enero de 2022. Un votante militar puede indicar su preferencia de recibir la solicitud de registro por correo, transmisión por fax o correo electrónico. Todo votante militar tendrá derecho a que su nombre aparezca en dicho registro, siempre que en dicha reunión de la junta de registro se sepa o se demuestre a satisfacción de dicha junta de registro, para tener derecho a la condición de votante militar en la reunión anual y la elección para la que se prepara dicho registro. Una lista de todas las personas a las que se les han dado votación militar estará disponible en dicha del Oficina District Clerk en cada uno de los cinco (5) días anteriores al día de la elección, los días de semana entre las 8:00 A.M. y las 4::00 P.M. (hora prevaleciente), y el sábado 12 de febrero de 2022, entre las 9:00 A.M. y las 12:00 del mediodía (hora prevaleciente), y que dicha lista también se publicará en el lugar o lugares de votación el día de la elección. Y SE DA POR LA PRESENTE MÁS AVISO, de conformidad con Parte 122 de las Rules and Regulaciones (Reglas y Regulaciones) del Commissioner of Education (Comisionado de Educación), Los votantes militares que son votantes calificados del distrito escolar pueden solicitar un voto militar. Solicitudes de votos militares para la elección de los miembros de la Junta de Educación, para votar sobre el presupuesto anual del distrito escolar, y para votar sobre cualquier propuesta, se puede solicitar a la Oficina del District Clerk en 580 White Plains Road, Eastchester, Nueva York o llamando a esa oficina 914-469-7080. Tras hacer dicha solicitud de voto como votante militar, dicho votante militar puede indicar su preferencia por recibir la solicitud por correo, fax o correo electrónico. Si un votante militar no designa una preferencia, la junta de educación transmitirá la solicitud de votación militar o el voto militar por correo. Si un votante militar designa una preferencia por la transmisión por medio de fax o correo electrónico, pero no proporciona el número de fax o la dirección de correo electrónico necesarios, la junta de educación transmitirá la solicitud de registro de votantes, la solicitud del voto militar o el voto militar por correo y solicitará la información omitida. Sin embargo, el votante militar debe devolver su solicitud original de voto militar y su voto militar por correo o en persona, independientemente de cómo se recibió la solicitud o voto en ausencia. El District Clerk transmitirá el voto militar del votante militar de acuerdo con el método de transmisión preferido del votante militar, o si el correo no es de preferencia, a más tardar el 20 de enero de 2022. El District Clerk debe recibir el voto militar del votante militar por correo a más tardar a las 5:00 P.M. (Hora Prevaleciente) del día de dicha Reunión Especial del Distrito. POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN Fecha: Diciembre 14, 2021 LORI PERROTTA District Clerk
SPORTS Bobcats sink Rye on senior night 16 • THE REVIEW • February 11, 2022
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Game Notes: • Dan Bernstein scored a game-high 20 points for Byram Hills • Daniel Roberts led Rye was 12 points • Rye has gone 2-2 in the last week of play
By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor A slow start doomed Rye to a Senior Night loss last week, as an inspired second-half rally against Byram Hills fell just short 54-49. But despite a hard-fought loss to one of Section I’s top teams on Feb. 3, Rye head coach John Aguilar was pleased with his team’s performance and believes that the Garnets could be capable of turning a few heads come playoff time.
Missed shots and untimely turnovers plagued Rye in the early-goings of the contest as the Bobcats were able to grab a quick lead, going on a 15-2 run to start the game. Aguilar admitted his squad knew that the Bobcats (12-5) would be particularly motivated, given that Rye had handed them a loss in the two teams’ Jan. 10 meeting. “It’s senior night, there are a lot of emotions, and Byram came out with a chip on their shoulder since we beat them up there, so they took it to us early on,” said Aguilar. “If you look at what Byram did, they were methodical. They basically scored two points every minute in that quarter and we weren’t making shots we usually make.” Rye settled into an offensive rhythm in the second half and continued its strong play after halftime, nearly erasing the early deficit and cutting the Bobcat lead to three points. Senior point guard Daniel Roberts was especially effective for the Garnets, scoring eight of his team-high 12 points after halftime. According to Aguilar, Roberts’ play has picked up over the last few weeks, during a stretch that has seen the Garnets compete against some
Jake Kessner shoots from the outside on Feb. 3, 2022. Kessner had nine points.
of the top teams in Class A. “This last five or six games has been the best five or six game stretch he’s had in his three years,” said Aguilar. “I thought that he continued that tonight. He’s trusting his teammates, he’s understanding our jobs defensively and that’s where he’s really improved.” Ultimately, however, Byram’s start—and 20 points from standout Dan Bernstein—proved too much to overcome, as the Garnets (9-10) fell below .500 on the season. With just one game left in the regular season, a tilt with Pelham (15-2) on Feb. 9, after press time, Aguilar hopes that his team’s solid performances against squads like Byram Hills and Eastchester (13-4) will serve as inspirations for a playoff push. “It was hard to come back from Daniel Roberts looks to drive against Byram Hills on Feb. 3, 2022. Roberts led Rye with 12 points. that initial deficit, but I thought we did some really good things tonight,” he said. “That’s why I called a timeout at the end, to say, ‘Boys, you have to believe in yourselves.’ We cut it to five against a top-three team in A, we just beat a top-three team in A, we can do this.” CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com
John Atkins attempt a pass against the Bobcats. Photo/Mike Smith