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March 11, 2022 | Vol. 10, Number 10 | www.ryecityreview.com
Infrastructure, jobs, eviction highlight Westchester priorities
A championship weekend!
Players from Alexander Hamilton High School celebrate after winning the Section I Class C boys basketball title on March 5, 2022. Last weekend, Section I crowned basketball champions for the first time in two years, with the finals taking place at Yorktown High School. For story, see page 16. Photo/Mike Smith
Statistics Show Decrease in Crime in Westchester All crime is down double digits in Westchester County. County Executive George Latimer said it all comes down to good police work and community connections. The Westchester County Department of Public Safety compared January to September 2017 versus 2021, and saw a decrease across the board. Total index crime has decreased 26.5%.Total violent crime has decreased 27.6%.That includes mur-
der, rape, robbery and aggravated assault. Total Property crimes have decreased 26.3%.That includes burglary, larceny and motor vehicle theft. County Public Safety credits the drop in crime to the work of the local municipalities, the collaborative efforts at the Real Time Crime Center and community policing. The county Police Department operates a real-time crime center that
includes automated license plate readers and artificial intelligence. The hub is where police collect and analyze surveillance, intelligence
and data from a number of sources in real-time. Every police agency in Westchester County is represented at the Real Time Crime Center.
Index total 2017: 8,434 | 2021: 6,196 Violent Crime 2017: 1,484 | 2021: 1,074
Aggravated Assault 2017: 932 | 2021: 731
Murder 2017: 15 | 2021: 13
Burglary 2017: 719 | 2021: 490
Rape 2017: 91 | 2021: 69
Larceny 2017: 5,791 | 2021: 4,208
Robbery 2017: 446 | 2021: 261
MV Theft 2017: 440 | 2021: 424
County Executive George Latimer and the Board of Legislators on Friday, Feb. 25 will deliver the 2022 Westchester County Joint State Legislative Package to Westchester’s representatives in the State Senate and Assembly. The package is a list of state actions that the county executive and the board are asking lawmakers in Albany to approve to help County residents and taxpayers. The package will be delivered at a 1 p.m. Legislation Committee meeting with Westchester’s state representatives. This year’s requests include measures that will expand job opportunities for Westchester residents, ensure that tenants facing eviction have access to legal representation, expand access to child care, increase help for domestic violence survivors, and bring in more state and federal money for essential infrastructure improvements in Westchester. Among the package’s top priorities are: • Support the Passage of a Statewide Right to Counsel Bill - Develop and fund program providing right to counsel for evictions on a statewide basis • Support the Expansion of Downstate Casino Licenses - MGM’s request for Empire City Casino to become a fully licensed casino would generate significant revenue for Westchester County. It will also be a significant vehicle for job creation. • Support the Governor’s Executive Budget Increase for the Income Threshold for Child Care Subsidy Programs - The current State threshold for families seeking support through the Child Care Subsidy Program is 200% of the federal poverty level. The cost of living and median income in Westchester exempt many needy families from this support. In her Executive Budget, Governor Hochul increased this threshold to 300% of the federal poverty level. Westchester supports this move. • Urge Governor Hochul to Set Aside Emergency Funding to Address Cuts to New York’s Essential Victims’ Services
- FY21 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding is $140M less than FY18. Cuts of 10-15% have been proposed for FY22-23. We urge Governor Hochul to use emergency funding processes to dedicate a portion of the state’s surplus to address these cuts or ARPA funding to maintain services at current levels for next two-year cycle • Request Funding for Federal Infrastructure Projects - Following federal approval of the Build Back Better Infrastructure Plan, Westchester County requests support in delivering infrastructure improvements for its residents. - Glen Island Bridge Replacement: $58M - Central Park Avenue: $19M - Boston Post Road Bridge over Playland Parkway: $10.15M - Lake Isle Dam Repairs: $58M County Executive George Latimer said, “Government best serves the people we are elected to represent when we work in unison to advocate and make progress for our community as a whole. This joint legislative package is our County level of government working together with our State level of government to enact positive change. We look forward to working with our Sate representatives to see this legislation come to fruition.” Board Chairwoman Catherine Borgia (D-Briarcliff Manor, Cortlandt, Croton-on-Hudson, Ossining, Peekskill) said, “The items in our state wish list are things that all of us in County government agree are important. From increasing the income threshold for child care subsidy programs to support for the right to counsel in eviction cases, these are items that will provide for the essential needs of the people of Westchester. We are also joining to urge the Governor to set aside emergency funding for services for domestic violence survivors and others, to make up for substantial cuts over the last two funding cycles under the federal Victims of Crime Act. I’m proud that we have a strong working relationship with WESTCHESTER continued on page 8
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Task Force on Cybersecurity
In response to local governments becoming increasingly susceptible to cybersecurity threats over the past decade, County Executive George Latimer has signed an executive order to create a Task Force on Cybersecurity. The group will be charged with reviewing the county’s current cybersecurity policies, and developing new procedures to enhance the long-standing efforts of the county’s Department of Information Technology, DoIT. Together with DoIT, the task force will ensure the county will be protected if it ever fell victim to a major breach or cybersecurity attack. “Cybersecurity has been DoIT’s top strategic priority for many years, and we are laser-focused on ensuring the security of all areas of technology that County departments rely on to deliver services, be it desktops, servers, network infrastructure, applications or phones. DoIT will continue to balance the need for new IT solutions with the “human side” of cybersecurity, encouraging all staff to take advantage of available cybersecurity training opportunities,” Commissioner of Westchester County DoIT Marguerite Beirne said. “Nearly 2,000 employees have already participated in our latest round of training, so we know the interest is high among staff and we look forward to expanding training offerings even more in the future.” Westchester County Director of Operations Joan McDonald will serve as technical advisor to the Cybersecurity Task Force. In 2015, President Obama appointed McDonald to the National Infrastructure Advisory Council, NIAC. McDonald served on NIAC through 2020, and par-
ticipated in several national cybersecurity studies. Westchester County DoIT currently performs the following cybersecurity strategies: Prioritized identification and protection of high value information and assets. Timely detection of and rapid response to cyber incidents. - Cybersecurity awareness training and phishing campaigns. - Efficient and effective acquisition and deployment of existing and emerging technology. “It is clear that cybersecurity is in the news. From ransomware attacks on government infrastructure, to non-profits having their donor lists stolen to identity theft in our own homes, we are living in a digital world that continues to evolve new threats from local, national and international bad actors,” ex-county Legislator Ruth Walter, who will chair the new Cybersecurity Task Force. “Westchester County, with its excellent IT Department and resources, is well-positioned to lead the discussion among experts and municipal officials. We can encourage best practices, encourage other municipalities within Westchester to examine their systems and have a frank discussion of the known and potential threats that are circulating in our workplaces.” In addition to recommending new cybersecurity strategies, legislation and funding priorities to reduce the risk of cyberattacks, it will also ensure that all Westchester County employees receive the proper training on cybersecurity threats. The executive order takes effect immediately. (Submitted)
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County police launch new mobile app The Westchester County Department of Public Safety is launching a new mobile app to enable residents and visitors to receive emergency notifications and traffic alerts, learn more about county police programs and services, and connect with our officers in a new way. The app, which is available for Apple and Android phones, is designed to provide valuable information to Westchester residents, non-residents who work in the county, and anyone visiting Westchester for business or pleasure. Enter “Westchester County PD” in the app store search bar to locate and download it. County Executive George Latimer noted that a mobile app was among the suggestions made by the county’s Police Reform and Reimagining Committee to strengthen the relationship between the police and community. “The mobile app is just the newest tool that the Westchester County Police is utilizing to interact with the
people they protect and serve,” Latimer said. Public Safety Commissioner Thomas A. Gleason added, “We engage with the public on multiple social media platforms and at the numerous community relations events we host or participate in. This new mobile app gives us another way to share information with, and receive information from, members of the public,” he said. By downloading the app, users will be able to: • Sign up to receive emergency notifications and traffic alerts. • Send feedback, whether a compliment or a complaint. • Provide tips about criminal activity, quality-of-life concerns or traffic conditions. • Learn about scheduled county police-sponsored community events and programs. • Get information and links about how to obtain accident reports, sub-
mit a Freedom of Information Law, FOIL, request or apply for a pistol permit. • Connect directly with the School Resource Officer at their child’s school in the Hendrick Hudson, Lakeland, North Salem and Somers school districts. • Connect with division and unit commanders at headquarters and local precincts. In addition, the app has designated pages that can be utilized by government officials in the town/village of Mount Kisco and the town of Cortlandt to push out local emergency alerts and other municipal government information. The Westchester County Police provides contractual police services to those two municipalities. Users of the app have the ability to receive all of its notifications or can sign up just to follow specific pages/ topics once they download the app. (Submitted)
The Westchester County Department of Public Safety is launching a new mobile app to enable residents and visitors to receive emergency notifications and traffic alerts, learn more about county police programs and services, and connect with our officers in a new way.
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Meltzer Lippe adds elder law litigator Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone, LLP announced that Laura M. Brancato has joined the firm as a partner in the firm’s newly formed Elder Law Litigation Practice Group. Brancato’s practice will complement the firm’s existing, U.S. News & World Report Tier 1 ranked Trusts & Estates practice which embraces all aspects of estate planning and administration with an emphasis on the development of sophisticated plans for high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations and closely held businesses. The firm’s Elder Law Litigation Practice Group will provide thought leadership and personalized service to its clients. Brancato brings with her vast experience in all areas of litigated Elder Law matters including adult guardianship proceedings, power of attorney litigation, mental health law litigation and related services.
“I am thrilled to be joining the successful team at Meltzer Lippe. I am excited to bring this new practice area to a firm with a well-established reputation for success in a variety of litigated fields. The Elder Law Litigation Practice Group will provide our clients with a full range of services specifically tailored to meet the needs of our most vulnerable clients.” said Brancato. Brancato is a litigator who devotes her practice to complex Elder Law Litigation including Article 81 and 17A guardianship proceedings, Article 9 proceedings under the Mental Hygiene Law, power of attorney litigation and Medicaid administrative appeals. Brancato also handles Surrogate’s Court litigation including contested wills, turnover proceedings, judicial accountings and related ligation. “The addition of Laura and her vast experience and knowledge in Elder Law will further strengthen
the ability to assist our new and existing clients. Her immense passion and individual approach to every client meshes perfectly with our vision of how law should be practiced, and she will be an invaluable asset to our firm and clients.” said Meltzer Lippe Managing Partner David J. Heymann.
package will strengthen our communities by providing help for people who need it. “ Legislation Committee Chair Colin Smith (D-Cortlandt, Peekskill,Yorktown) said, “I thank my colleagues on the Board and the County Executive and his staff for their diligent, cooperative work in putting together this list of the County’s priorities. I’m particularly gratified to share our support for changes recommended by our Po-
lice Reform & Reimagining Task Force to create more and more diverse hiring opportunities for County public safety personnel. I’m also pleased we’re supporting enhanced protections for corrections officers who are sexually touched or assaulted on the job, as well as protection for children under 18 – ensuring that they consult with an attorney before they can be subjected to interrogation by law enforcement.”
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our state legislative delegation and Governor Hochul, and look forward to working with them to advance these important priorities.” Majority Leader Christopher Johnson (D-Yonkers) said, “From the expansion of downstate casino licenses, to support for right to counsel legislation in eviction cases, to increasing the income eligibility limits for rent exemption programs for seniors and people with disabilities, the priorities in this
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Registration opens: Parks Nature, Muscoot camps
With summer just around the corner, prospective campers can explore and discover the natural environment of Westchester County with fun, hands-on experiences at our nature centers and Muscoot Farm.
If the freezing temperatures have you thinking about summer plans, look no further than Westchester County Parks’ Nature and Muscoot Camps for children entering grades one through nine. Muscoot Young Farmers Camp registration opened Wednesday, Feb. 16 and Nature Camp registration opens Wednesday, Feb. 23 at noon. Campers can explore and discover the natural environment of Westchester County with fun, hands-on experiences at our nature centers and Muscoot Farm. Each camp will focus on different aspects of nature and teach youngsters about animals, insects, plants and more with a new theme each week. The program runs from Monday, June 27 through Friday, Aug. 19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Fees are
$350 per camper per week. “The parks department looks forward to summer every year and our Nature and Muscoot Farm camps are just a few of the many reasons,” said county Parks Commissioner Kathy O’Connor. “We are excited to welcome back our campers, new and old, to have a fun and educational summer with us.” Camps will operate outdoors under applicable state guidelines in place at the time camp is in session. Locations: • Cranberry Lake Preserve, North White Plains (914) 428-1005 • Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Rye (914) 967-8720 • Lenoir Nature Preserve, Yonkers
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Osborn’s exec. VP named 2022 Rye’s Local Business Person Osborn Home Care announced that Michele Thomas, executive vice president, has been named Rye’s Local Business Person of 2022 by Alignable, the largest online referral network for small businesses in the U.S. The award resulted from Alignable’s national search for leaders who have helped their peers and communities through a turbulent year with several challenges. With more than 7 million members across 35,000-plus local communities, Alignable is a network where small business owners drive leads and build trusted relationships. In addition to her work as an ex-
ecutive vice president, Thomas has served as president of SPRYE and a member of the Hospice of Westchester Advisory Board as well as being active with the Alzheimer’s Association. She is the incoming president of Rye Rotary, a member of the Rye Senior Advocacy Committee and vice president of the LeadingAge NY Home and Community Based Service cabinet. Osborn Home Care, which provides customized services to residents of Westchester and Fairfield counties and on The Osborn campus in their own homes, has won numerous awards for its service and training.
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The Westchester Women’s Agenda, WWA, the leading feminist and anti-racist advocacy group in Westchester County, announced a new board and chair at its annual meeting. The newly elected chair, Colleen R. Brathwaite, brings a depth of experience as a leader in the business and non-profit communities. Brathwaite was co-chair of WWA for the past two years, has served on the board of directors for five years and has been a member for more than eight years. Her extensive experience as a senior public relations, corporate communications and marketing leader has enhanced the images of leading global corporations including Dannon, Motts division of Cadbury Schweppes and IBM in addition to several regional nonprofits. She is currently a freelance public relations and marketing consultant. “I’m honored to lead this esteemed organization that has been advocating to make life better for women and their families for more than 20 years, said Brathwaite. “Our nonprofit and individual members are a volunteer force for good and I invite others to join us in making Westchester a thriving community for all of its residents.” Brathwaite has spearheaded several initiatives during her tenure in the WWA, including the
ground-breaking 2016 WWA Status of Women Report that documented key issues affecting women in the county. She also has guided the WWA’s racial equity efforts, collaborated with several nonprofit organizations to deepen understanding and advocacy, and partnered with the county government to sharpen its focus on racial equity. Brathwaite is co-founder of the Westchester Racial Equity Collaborative, which aims to help eliminate racial disparities in the county. “Colleen Brathwaite has proven to be a strong leader in fighting for women’s rights. Her election as Chair of the Westchester Women’s Agenda is no surprise, she is an outstanding advocate and spokesperson for issues of importance to women. I have no doubt she will continue to lift her voice and empower those around her as she settles into this new role,” said County Executive George Latimer. The new 2022-2024 WWA Executive Committee and Board Members are: Colleen Brathwaite, chair, immediate past president of Public Relations Society of America West/Fair Carola Bracco, vice chair, executive director of Neighbors Link Alisa Kesten, vice chair, former executive director of Volunteer
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Looking at the lockout LIVE MIKE Mike Smith
You have to hand it to the folks over at Major League Baseball; if they’re trying to alienate the remainder of an already-diminishing fanbase, they’re doing one heck of a job. In the midst of a lockout and with Tuesday’s “deadline”—the latest self-imposed agreement target—come and gone, the organization’s woes continue to mount. But the thing is, is there anyone left who cares? I’ll be honest, labor talks have never been the kind of things that get my juices flowing as a fan. Obviously, I understand the importance of these negotiations; they are the framework on which professional sports operate. But ultimately, I’m less concerned with CBAs and luxury taxes and more concerned with a league’s ability to put a compelling product out on the field. And for the last decade or so—at least according to the American public—it seems as if the MLB has been unable to do that. While this current labor strife ostensibly hinges on financial battles between the owners and the play-
ers—including issues surrounding profit-sharing and service time manipulation—it occurs to be that two sides are fighting over a slice of the pie that’s growing and smaller and smaller with each passing year. Sure, the two sides have discussed various tweaks to speed up Major League games in an effort to make the sport more appealing to younger generations of viewers, but in my mind, that’s just putting a band-aid on an axe wound; the future health of the game won’t be decided in the boardroom, it will decided on social media. There’s a reason that the owners and players’ failure to reach an agreement on March 8 was the fifth headline on ESPN.com. It’s because nobody under the age of 35 cares all that much about the sport. The NBA and NFL have done a much better job growing their sport with younger demographics, and only part of the reason is the on-field product they produce. These two leagues have wholly embraced internet culture, encouraging fans to share highlights on social media sites. The MLB— the stodgy uncle of American sports leagues—has taken the opposite tack, going after countless (popular) Twitter and YouTube accounts that
have posted game content for copyright infringement. In all, it shows that MLB executives have a very tenuous grasp on what it is that makes sports leagues run. Sure, basketball can be fun to watch—I tune in every night to watch the Knicks find new ways to blow 30 point leads—but the NFL and NBA have simply done a much better job in fan outreach and the creation of compelling stars and storylines. The MLB, however, has positioned itself as the stuffy, austere alternative to fun and we’re seeing younger viewers react accordingly. So let the owners and the players squabble over the minute details as baseball continues to lose ground in the sphere of public consciousness. They might as well be rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic. Whenever the two sides come to an agreement, be it in two weeks or two months, they will have a major press conference to announce the return of America’s Pastime. But by that time, baseball’s time might have already passed.
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Section I crowns first basketball champs since 2020 By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor Last weekend—for the first time in two years—Section I crowned a new crop of basketball champions, as Yorktown High School played host to a slate of games to decide who would hoist the iconic Gold Ball and move on to represent the area in the upcoming New York State tournaments. On March 5-6, the Section I boys and girls champions for Class AA through C were decided over the course of eight games held at a central location, the first time since the 2020 season that any such event has been held. By the time the weekend was over, two teams from the Review coverage area had secured historic title wins, as the Bronxville boys team won the Class B championship, while Tuckahoe’s girls emerged as the best in Class C. With a decisive 66-49 win over Briarcliff on Saturday, the Broncos earned their first sectional title since 1982. Bronxville was led by
an MVP performance from senior Chris Kelty, who tallied 15 of his game-high 17 points in the second half as Bronxville was able to pull away from the Bears. For Kelty and the Broncos, the win was an affirmation of the four years of progress the program has made under head coach Bobby Russo. But Kelty admitted that although hoisting the Gold Ball was a treat, the team still has higher aspirations for the state tournament. ““I think we are going to go down as one of the best teams to ever come out of this school,” the senior standout said after the game. “But we still have time to add to that legacy.” Like Bronxville’s boys, Tuckahoe’s girls also recorded a milestone win on Saturday afternoon, as the Tigers topped Yonkers Montessori Academy 45-41 to win the first Section I title in the program’s history. The Tigers were buoyed by an 18-point outburst from junior Sophia Colassaco, but also benefitted from tenacious defense—especially in a third quarter that saw them shut
out the Lady Eagles—in order to reach the summit of Section I. Senior co-captain Olivia Mondrone said that the win was especially meaningful given how close the Tigers had come to fulfilling their championship goals. Tuckahoe fell to Haldane in the 2020 Class C finals, and came into last season as the prohibitive favorites to capture the Section I title before Section I tournaments were scrapped due to the Covid-19 pandemic. “We had never won a section title in basketball and we’ve come so close in other sports,” Mondrone said. “And for this group, we’ve been playing together for so long, the chemistry was fantastic. This means everything.” Other champions on the boys’ side included Mount Vernon (Class AA), Poughkeepsie (Class A) and Hamilton (Class C), while the girls’ champions were Ketcham (Class AA), Tappan Zee (Class A), and Putnam Valley (Class B). CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com
Bronxville’s Chris Kelty lays a ball into the hoop during the Class B championship game on March 5, 2022. Kelty’s 17 points led the Broncos to their first Section I title since 1982.
Players from Hamilton High School celebrate as the final buzzer sounds in their Class C championship game against Haldane.
Sophia Colasacco readies herself for a foul shot on March 5, 2022. Colasacco scored 18 points to led Tuckahoe to a 45-41 win over YMA in the Class C championship game. Photos/Mike Smith