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Board of Legislators adopts police reform report

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Owen Kovacs throws a pass against Pelham on March 20. Kovacs and the Garnets topped the Pelicans 43-21 in the first football game for both programs since November 2019. For story, see page 16. Photo/Mike Smith

Federal stimulus plan means $188M for Westchester The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, which was signed into law by President Joe Biden earlier this month, includes nearly $440 million in direct funding for Westchester County and its municipalities, to help the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Separately, the plan also includes money for local school districts; transportation, including buses and airport; businesses; individuals; and COVID testing and vaccination; as well as for New York State.

• Westchester County will receive $187.64 million. • Westchester’s cities and towns together will receive more than $250 million. • Towns will distribute a portion of the money allocated to them to their villages, according to a formula still being finalized by the federal government. To see a list of the funding for Westchester and its municipalities visit: https://www. westchesterlegislators.com/images/PDF/2021-American-Res-

cue-Plan-Funding-for-Municipalities.pdf. Regulations are still being determined, but generally the money for municipalities can be used: • For costs associated with responding to the pandemic • To support essential workers • To cover revenue losses caused by COVID-19 • To make necessary infrastructure investments. In addition, the Small Business Administration also has information about the relief for the nation’s small businesses

and hard-hit industries under the American Rescue Plan. This includes additional money for the Paycheck Protection Program, Shuttered Venue Operators Grants, Targeted Economic Injury Disaster Loan Advance payments, a new Restaurant Revitalization Fund and more. For information on these programs visit: https://www. sba.gov/article/2021/mar/11/ american-rescue-plan-act-elevates-small-business-supportresponse-covid-19-pandemic. (Submitted)

The Westchester County Board of Legislators has officially adopted the report of the county’s Police Reform and Reimagining Task Force in a unanimous vote on March 22, after weeks of review by the board’s Public Safety Committee. The adoption of the report establishes a blueprint for police reform intended to promote more equitable policing in Westchester. The 177-page report contains 51 recommendations for the county’s police, correction and other public safety operations including: • implicit bias and intercultural competency training for law enforcement personnel • A formal review of the county Department of Public Safety’s use of social media for branding and community outreach • creation of community liaisons • increased multi-lingual communications • training in implicit bias and restorative justice for School Resource Officers • joint de-escalation training with the Department of Correction • increased Police Academy training in procedural justice, cultural diversity and bias-related crimes • creation of a county Office of Police Accountability “I’m thankful to fellow members of the Task Force for the serious and cooperative work they put into this report,” said Legislator Damon Maher, who said on the Task Force. “We engaged in genuine, substantive dialog that wasn’t always comfortable, but I believe was constructive. This report that we’re adopting fairly reflects the broad consensus of that dialog and I pledge to work hard to implement its recommendations, most importantly the establishment of a strong and independent Office of Police Accountability and special regional Behavioral Health Response Units. Also, in the spirit of the report, we have a framework for considering additional policies and procedures, even beyond the specifics in the report, as we progress toward a

more just, modern and transparent idea of public safety as a whole.” In 11 meetings, including a session for public input, over more than a month, the Public Safety Committee took a deep dive into the report’s recommendations and the process by which those recommendations were arrived at. The committee heard from Task Force members, including co-chairs Mayo Bartlett and Leroy Fraser as well as the county Department of Public Safety and other law enforcement representatives. The report itself was the culmination of nearly seven months of work by a 38-member task force, which includes county and local law enforcement professionals, clergy representatives, criminal justice and police reform advocates, human rights professionals, the executive director of the Westchester County Youth Bureau, the executive director of the Westchester County Human Rights Commission, the Westchester County Department of Public Safety commissioner and deputy commissioner, representatives from the Westchester County District Attorney’s office, three Westchester County legislators and other public servants. The Westchester County executive additionally attached six staff liaisons to the task force in order to ensure that the group had access to all available resources and assistance. Under Executive Order 203 from Gov. Andrew Cuomo, all municipalities statewide must adopt a police reform and reimaginging plan by the state by April 1. County Executive George Latimer had previously announced plans for a county police reform task force, which he then expanded to address the requirements of the governor’s order. Read the Westchester County Police Reform and Reimagining Task Force report at: https://www. westchestergov.com/images/stories/pdfs/policereformreport.pdf. (Submitted)

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Mayer recognizes 4 women for COVID efforts Sen. Shelley Mayer and Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins hosted the 2021 Women’s History Month Celebration virtually on Tuesday, March 23 to recognize exceptional women from their senate districts. Each year, Mayer recognizes outstanding women from the district who go above and beyond to serve the community. This year, she focused on recognizing women who helped their communities overcome the challenges of the pandemic. This year’s honorees served their communities by organizing numerous food drives, leading mask-making efforts, and booking vaccine appointments for hundreds of seniors. “During times of crisis, the helpers in our communities provide tangible support, spiritual fortitude, and hope that we will get through this,” Mayer said. «These women showed exemplary leadership during the worst crisis our nation has faced in 100 years. This year›s honorees went above and beyond to help our communities overcome

the severe challenges imposed by the pandemic including severe food insecurity and shortage of PPEs. I am grateful to them for all of their work and hope the community joins in their celebration. The 2021 honorees: Jeanhee Chung (Mamaroneck): Mask Maker & Founder of S e w F o r N Y. o rg / S e w F o r C T. org. When the coronavirus pandemic began, Chung heard there was a mask shortage and wanted to help. She knew she couldn’t do enough on her own, but thought she could put her web-developing skills to good use and connect those who were willing to help, with those who needed masks. Through this effort, Chung founded SewforNY. org and SewforCT.org. Chung is immensely grateful to all of the volunteers who sewed more than 16,000 masks for people in need. While she and her son Linus personally sewed hundreds of masks, the operation was made successful by the donated labor of many more people including the sewists, delivery drivers, do-

nors who paid for materials and postage, and other volunteer organizers in New York and Connecticut who combined forces to make PPE. Sew For NY was only one of dozens of such groups in the tri-state area, each with hundreds of volunteers sewing and organizing to protect our country from COVID-19. Shari Matusow and Valerie Sloan (Armonk): Volunteers Helping Seniors Make Vaccine Appointments. After making appointments for many of their friends and family members, Matusow and Sloan joined forces to make appointments for seniors in need throughout their community. Together, they have made more than 300 appointments for seniors and teachers. Social media groups promoted their efforts, and strangers reached out to them for help. Matusow and Sloan find the work immensely rewarding, and it’s been what has kept them moving forward until it is their time to get the vaccine. Jeni Wallace (Yonkers): Food, toy and PPE drives; executive director of the Matthew

Wallace Foundation. Wallace serves as the executive director of the Matthew Wallace Foundation, which is a 501(c)3 nonprofit founded in 2014 in memory of her 17-year-old son Matthew who was killed in 2013. The Matthew Wallace Foundation has been instrumental in feeding the community and distributing PPE items throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the past year, the foundation has served 800 meals per week for eight months; delivered food to homebound seniors and quarantined families for four months; distributed thousands of PPE items including masks and hand sanitizer; distributed 800 Halloween costumes to children in need; hosted a socially distanced Trunk or Treat for 1,200 children; and hosted a holiday celebration for families in need during the month of December where the foundation distributed 500 turkeys, 300 bags of groceries, 400 blankets and 1,200 toys. Honorees received proclamations from Mayer and had the opportunity to speak at Tuesday’s celebration. Mayer also recognized the 2020 honorees with a special video tribute since COVID-19 prevented a formal in-person event. (Submitted)

Sen. Shelley Mayer, pictured, and Majority Leader Andrea StewartCousins hosted the 2021 Women’s History Month Celebration virtually on Tuesday, March 23 to recognize exceptional women from their senate districts.

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Latimer, Rocah launch

#SpeakUpWestchester campaign Social media graphics are now available in English, Korean, Mandarin, Japanese and Spanish for Westchester County’s #SpeakUpWestchester campaign, designed to encourage residents to speak up if they become victim or witness a hate crime, bias or hate incident. With hate crimes on the rise in the region and bias incidents occurring in local communities, Westchester County Executive George Latimer and Westchester District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah are together launching the social media campaign. Graphics have been translated into multiple languages so they are accessible to more communities, and people are encouraged to share them on all social media platforms using the hashtag #SpeakUpWestchester. To encourage more reporting, the Westchester County Human Rights Commission has launched a new webpage to report incidents of bias hate or discrimination anonymously (or with your contact information) at westchestergov.com/biasreporting. Additionally, Rocah

has launched a new hotline where a victim or witnesses of a hate crime or bias incident can report it to the Westchester County District Attorney at 995-TIPS (914-9958477) or through their website at WestchesterDA.net. Experienced assistant district attorneys will follow up all tips and complaints received. “Westchester County takes all incidents of violence and hate seriously,” Latimer said. “We condemn any act that targets a person or group of people because of their actu-

al or perceived race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability or other protected category. Recently, Asian Americans have been targeted around the country-and it must stop.” Rocah added, “Hate crimes and bias incidents impact all of us, because they create an atmosphere of fear and intimidation that keeps us from feeling safe and secure in our homes and communities. The District Attor-

ney’s office is committed to working in close coordination with law enforcement, the County Human Rights Commission and community groups to fight hate and bias in Westchester. Reporting hate crimes and bias incidents helps us in that fight, and our new hotline is another way to let us know quickly and easily if you have been a victim of a crime or have witnessed a crime.” While hate incidents do not always violate the law, they should always be reported by those targeted and

bystanders. If you need emergency assistance call 911 If you were the victim of a violent attack, call your local police department. If you were the victim of an incident of bias, hate or discrimination, call the Westchester County Human Rights Commission 995-7710 or email at HumanRights@westchestergov.com. Alternatively, you may report incidents of bias, hate, or discrimination anonymously (or with your contact information) at westchestergov.com/ biasreporting If you are a victim or witnesses of a hate crime or bias incident call 995-TIPS or visit WestchesterDA.net “We applaud the leadership of the District Attorney of this important topic,” Latimer said. “Westchester County is a striking tapestry of people from all different walks-of-life, who hold different values, who love different people and who have ancestors from different countries--we must never forget that these differences are what make us the Westchester we call home.” (Submitted)

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CPW celebrates Green Business Certification

Green Today…Sustain Tomorrow! Cerebral Palsy of Westchester’s Green Team would like to thank everyone who helped us achieve our Green Business Partnership Certification! The Green Business Partnership, GBP, was founded in 2009 as the Westchester Green Business Challenge. Referred to around Westchester County as the Green Team, this membership organization provides a solution to companies that want to go green but do not have sustainability as part of their core mission. Stating, “long before ‘going green’ was cool, we knew it was essential... and that companies would benefit as much as the environment,” the GBP has developed tools for

rating greenhouse gas emissions and promotes ways to increase efficiency and save money. CPW’s own Green Team was formed in 2011 by a team of staff and program participants, providing an eco-friendly focus for the agency and a framework to push for Certification by Westchester County’s Green Business Partnership. CPW’s slogan, Green Today...Sustain Tomorrow, represents our agency’s effort to reduce waste, and educates staff and participants on the importance of protecting the environment with the future of the earth in mind. Now in its 71st year, Cerebral Palsy of Westchester’s mission is to advance the independence, productivity, and full citizenship

of people with all developmental disabilities including autism, neurological impairments, intellectual disabilities, epilepsy, and cerebral palsy. Through a comprehensive network of educational programs, residential sites, therapeutic services, employment training, recreation programs and advocacy, the agency helps thousands of children and adults in Westchester and Fairfield Counties live more productive and satisfying lives. The organization’s motto is: Realizing Tomorrow’s Potential...Today! For more information, contact Tia Levinson, director of Development and Public Relations, at 914.937.3800 ext. 353. (Submitted)

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

1 Bristol Lane, Purchase 12/18/21 $2,250,000

1 Walnut St., Rye 1/29/21 $297,500

1 Avery Court, W Harrison 10/23/20 $963,840

1 Berkley Lane, Rye Brook 2/2/21 $1,160,000

1 Landmark Square, Port Chester 1/21/21 $350,000

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10 Tam O’Shanter Drive, Purchase 2/1/21 $1,300,000

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12 Lawrence Lane, Harrison 2/1/21 $1,737,500

12 Woodland Drive, Rye Brook 10/6/20 $1,115,000

120 Forest Ave., Rye 2/4/21 $1,950,000

126 Fremont St., Harrison 2/4/21 $706,000

13 Fieldstone Road, Rye 1/22/21 $2,125,000

14 Glen Drive, Harrison 1/29/21 $1,450,000

14 Greenleaf St., Rye 1/22/21 $2,500,000

142 Doral Greens Drive, Rye Brook 1/28/21 $565,000

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Health Notes

Pandemic posture How to reduce neck and back pain while working from home

92% When the world began working from home because of COVID-19 in March 2020, it was unclear how long many of us would be hunched over on our laptops on couches, bar stools and kitchen chairs. Yet now, about a year into the pandemic, our bodies might be paying the price. Out of necessity, many new work-from-home warriors quickly created remote work stations during the early days of the COVID-19 crisis, improvising with whatever was handy. But some of these workarounds have led to poor ergonomics and aches and pains, say chiropractors and other health care professionals. And similar to how poorly fitting shoes are hard on your feet, that workspace you constructed on the kitchen island or dining room table can lead to neck and back pain — and impact your overall well-being, especially the longer you work from home. ‘Kind of stuck’

When the American Chiropractic Association posted a survey on its Facebook page in April, 92% of the 213 respondents said that patients reported more neck pain, back pain or other musculoskeletal issues since the stay-at-home guidance began

“Not everybody’s going to want to spend a bunch of money for their home office when it might not be staying that way, and most patients are set up typically just at a kitchen counter or a kitchen table,” said Jeff Covault of Columbus Chiropractic West in Columbus, Ohio. “People are mentioning just being kind of stuck.” When the American Chiropractic Association posted a survey on its Facebook page in April, 92% of the 213 respondents said that patients reported more neck pain, back pain or other musculoskeletal issues since the stay-at-home guidance began. At the office, most people have a comfortable desk chair, monitor and keyboard set at just the right ergonomic level, but not everyone has the budget to make those additions or adjustments at home, said Covault, who runs the practice with his wife, Katherine. Neck and upper back pain are the most common complaints re-

lated to desk work, and working from home also has contributed to worsening pre-existing back pain, Covault said. A typical course of chiropractic treatment might include adjustments, soft tissue manipulation and therapeutic exercises that can be done at home, he said. Prolonged sitting and the inability for many to get up and walk around their homes while working remotely because of other household members also working remotely or kids taking online classes have exacerbated the problem, Covault said. Make sure to move Even perfect posture doesn’t guarantee being pain-free, he said. “If you’re sitting in good posture for eight hours a day, you’re still going to have aches and pains ... If you can walk around, walk around. If you can stand up, stand up. If you can kneel down at your desk, do something — just don’t sit consistently because no matter what,

that consistency is going to be a problem,” Covault said. Jose Santos, a physical therapist at OhioHealth, does regular ergonomics assessments on his patients, helping to make them more efficient in their physical workspace. Santos said while sitting at a desk, be sure to sit all the way back, leaning into the chair to prevent rounded shoulders, with feet flat on the floor. Eye positioning is also important - the head should be centered with the computer monitor to prevent neck strain, and the keyboard should be underneath the elbows, as working uphill can cause muscle tenderness. Using a headset or speakerphone when making calls also can prevent a “cranked neck,” he said. The 20-20-20 rule Santos said kitchen chairs weren’t made for eight-hour work days, so changing positions every 30 minutes, and doing microstretches — like using your opposite

hand to stretch your wrist both forward and backward to unlock joint stiffness — are key. Finding a chair with a little bit more cushion is a good idea, too. “Don’t wait until you have pain to do it,” Santos said. “The more you plan out your day to kind of build it around, the more preventative it is.” Santos said he also teaches the 20-20-20 rule: For every 20 minutes spent looking at a computer screen, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds, as squinting and eye fatigue can contribute to headaches and back and shoulder pain. Tucking your chin toward your chest to stretch your neck can also help relieve upper back pain by remolding the spine into its natural position, Santos said. Covault said it’s important to remember that pain can be treated. “I just try to make sure they realize that they’re in control of it and we’ll get them to where they are comfortable,” he said.

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Health Notes

Get some shut-eye How to sleep better during the pandemic

50 Million A good night’s sleep. It’s one of those things people don’t appreciate until it’s gone. But like much taken for granted prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, good quality sleep is harder to come by these days. That’s worrisome, health experts say, because poor sleep can lead to poor brain and heart health. “We’re seeing a lot of irregular sleep patterns now,” said Dr. David Gozal, a professor and chair of the child health department at the University of Missouri in Columbia. He is among the researchers who are finding more troubled sleepers across the globe since the pandemic began. Gozal’s team reported in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine that 58% of adults from 49 countries were unhappy with their sleep quality. Another study in the journal Sleep Health found more than a third of people surveyed across 59 countries reported increased sleep disturbances. “One of the reasons sleep is important is that it impacts so many

Under normal circumstances, more than 50 million U.S. adults struggle with sleep disorders each year. Another 20 million to 30 million experience occasional issues with sleep. systems in the body,” said Michael Grandner, director of the Sleep & Health Research Program and associate professor of psychiatry at the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson. Not getting enough sleep weakens the immune system, according to the National Sleep Foundation. Numerous studies show inadequate sleep can increase heart disease risks, such as obesity, high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes. A recent study in the journal Aging found older adults who got less than five hours of sleep per night doubled their risk for dementia and early death. Under normal circumstances, more than 50 million U.S. adults struggle with sleep disorders each year. Another 20 million to 30 million experience occasional issues with sleep. The pandemic only made things worse, Gozal said. It disrupted work and school routines, increased financial and domestic stress, increased social isolation

and left the world in a near-constant state of concern. None of that is conducive to good sleep, he said. “Bedtimes are oscillating all over the place. People are getting less physical activity, eating less healthy foods as a way of compensating for the extra stress.” Poor sleep can contribute to poor eating habits, said Chandra Jackson, a research investigator with the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, part of the National Institutes of Health. When the body is sleep-deprived, it produces more of the hormone ghrelin, which is associated with hunger, and less leptin, the hormone that helps the body feel satisfied after a meal, she said. Poor sleep also activates the part of the brain associated with hedonic behavior, such as craving unhealthy sweet and salty foods. Experts say there are many steps people can take to get bet-

ter sleep — even under times of intense stress. “Make sleep a priority,” Jackson said, “and establish a sleeping and waking routine if you can since sleep is just as important as proper nutrition and physical activity.” The National Sleep Foundation recommends adults 18-64 get seven to nine hours of sleep per night, while those 65 and older should get seven to eight hours of sleep. It defines good quality sleep as waking up no more than once per night and falling asleep in 30 minutes or less and being asleep at least 85% of the time a person is in bed. Grandner said those hours don’t have to happen all at once. “Getting most of your sleep during your biological night is important. But it doesn’t have to be all of it.” Naps can help, but some are better than others. Power naps — which last from 15-45 minutes — are best, Grand-

ner said. “You wake up before you drop into deep sleep. That’s why they work. You aren’t waking up disoriented and groggy.” Sleep replacement naps can be useful for times when a person didn’t get enough sleep the night before, he said. The third kind of nap — when a person starts nodding off during the day because they are so tired the pressure to fall asleep builds up — is not restorative, Grandner said. Someone who is having a lot of trouble sleeping should consult a doctor to rule out — or treat — sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea or insomnia, he said. “These are more common than people realize and you can’t fix them with teas or melatonin. You have to see a doctor.” One thing people shouldn’t do, Gozal said, is become reliant on medication to get to sleep. Sleeping pills, when appropriate, should only be a short-term solution, he said.

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NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 2/19/21. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 282 Katonah Avenue #2006, Katonah, NY 105362110. Notice of Formation of JMDSanders Consulting, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 3/9/2021 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 10 Hannan Place, Rye, NY 10580. Notice of Formation of NORTHERN NORDIC LIGHT, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

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Notice of Formation of 211 Purchase Street, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/21/2021. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Robert Amato, 17 Oneida Drive, Greenwich, Connecticut 06830. Purpose: any lawful act or activity.

NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 11/6/19 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 132 Larchmont Avenue suite 204 Larchmont NY 10538. Notice of Formation of The Body Wellness Studio, LLC.Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 02/16/2021. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as an agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: P.O. Box 829 Yonkers, NY 10702. Notice of Formation of Just 4 Eleven 44, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

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NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 01/28/21. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 455 South 7th Avenue Mount Vernon, NY 10550. Notice of Formation of Steadfast Growth Product LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 12/14/2020 Office location Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 46 Gramatan ave, unit 213,Mount Vernon, NY 10550 Notice of formation of Motionistic LLC. Arts of Org. Filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

NY Secretary of State (SSNY) on 3/8/21 office location : Westchester County. SSNY is designated as an agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to : 388 Tarrytown rd, White Plains NY, 10607. Notice of formation of HairbyCaroleLally LLC. Arts of organization filed with Purpose any lawful activity.

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Notice of Formation of Horai Inspections, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/11/21. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 7 East Avenue: Apartment 2P, Larchmont, NY 10538. Purpose: any lawful act or activity.

NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 2/4/21 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 25 Magnolia Ave, Larchmont, NY 10538. Notice of Formation of Simple Future LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 03/01/21. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: P.O. Box 65, White Plains. NY 10603. Notice of Formation of Tranquil Dwellings LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

Residents of the Bronxville Union Free School District of the Village of Bronxville, New York who wish transportation for school-age children to private or parochial schools for the 2021-22 school year, must submit their request in writing by April 5, 2020 to:

GPS Funding LLC (known in Connecticut as GPS Funding LLC) Appl. For Auth. filed with Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/21/2018. Office location: Westchester County. LLC formed in Connecticut (CT) on 7/29/2010. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: McCabe & Mack LLP, 63 Washington Street, PO Box 509, Poughkeepsie, NY 12602. CT addr. of the LLC: 2 Dearfield Drive, Suite 3, Greenwich, CT 06831. Cert. of Form. Filed with Secy of State of the State of CT, 30 Trinity Street, Hartford, CT 06106. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 12/28/2020 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: PO BOX 476, Mt. Vernon, NY 10552. Notice of Formation of JBS Nests LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

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Spring football sows hope

certainly qualified. The crash of the pads, the whistles of the refs, the quarLIVE MIKE Mike Smith terbacks barking their cadences under center; if you closed your I’ve seen a lot of unusual eyes, it would just be any football things during my tenure as the season in any other year. Of course, it isn’t just any othsports editor for The Review, but this past weekend might have tak- er season. The players, coaches and refen the cake. For all the championships, buzzer-beaters and improb- erees are all masked up, and able moments, I might have to although there are fans in the say that, after the year we’ve had, stands, the limits on attendance— covering high school football in not to mention the social distancMarch was an unexpected—but ing occurring in the bleachers— are all dead giveaways that we’re wholly welcome—experience. Over the last 12 months, we’ve still in the midst of a deadly panall come to expect the unexpect- demic, and that even these signs ed. As the coronavirus pandemic of progress can be erased in the has upended nearly every aspect blink of an eye—or a few untimeof life around the globe, it stands ly positive tests. In nearly every postgame into reason that high school sports wouldn’t be spared. We’ve seen terview I conducted this past seasons canceled or postponed, weekend, the sheer joy exuded by we’ve seen new protocols put football players who were unsure into place to protect participants if they would be able to step on and games played in empty gym- the field this year was tinged with nasiums to slow down the virus’ an undercurrent of doubt. They spread. But every step we come know this could all be taken away closer to regaining some normal- in an instant, so they’re making cy is truly a sight for sore eyes, every moment count. To that end, every game I and last weekend’s football slate

covered felt like a postseason matchup. Maybe the crowds were sparser and the play a bit sloppier, but the passion I saw was unrivaled. Every team is approaching every game like it’s their last because they know full well that it actually might be. But more than anything, I believe that last weekend’s games demonstrated that our local athletes understand just how fortunate they are to even have a chance to compete. Run-of-themill postgame interview answers that often come off as cliches trended towards expressing appreciation for the coaches, administrators and officials that have made this Fall II season possible in the first place. We’ve obviously got a long way to go until we reach something approaching normalcy, but so far, spring football has proven to be a promising sign. The fact that our youngsters are cognizant of that fact is perhaps the most encouraging sign of all.

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A Rye player chases down Pelham quarterback Carlo Volpe on March 20. This weekend, the Fall II season officially kicked off, allowing football players to compete in games for the first time since November 2019. Photo/Mike Smith

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Garnets dazzle in spring debut FOOTBALL

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Game Notes: • Junior Caden Whaling rushed for 179 and 2 TDs • Teddy Berkery and Owen Kovacs combined for 140 passing yards and 3 TDs • Rye will play Sleepy Hollow on 3/27 By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor The Rye Garnets may have waited 497 days to get back out on the football field, but they wasted little time on Saturday reminding fans just how dominant they can be. Kicking off the Fall II season on March 20, Rye scored early—and often— as they rolled against an overmatched Pelham squad, topping the Pelicans 43-21 in a road win. After the coronavirus pandemic caused New York State officials to cancel high-risk sports last fall, many wondered if any football games would be played during the 2020-21 school year. But after Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, officially gave those sports the green light to resume competition in January, New York State Public High School Athletics Association and Section I officials were able to carve out a six-game football season that began in earnest last weekend. The last contest Rye had participated in prior to Saturday’s tilt with Pelham was the Section I title game against John Jay, which was played on Nov. 8, 2019. “It feels surreal, it’s honestly hard to put into words how much this means to be out here,” Rye junior running back Caden Whaling said. “It just feels so awesome to be able to come out here, play a game and get a win.” Against Pelham, Rye recorded a safety on the opening drive and rattled off 23 unanswered points to start the game. According to Whaling, the abnormally condensed preseason—teams were

only able to begin practices on March 8—didn’t affect the Garnets when it came to execution. “We worked really hard in practice and we were able to practice seven days a week because they took the [six consecutive practice day limit] rule off,” he said. “We felt pretty confident coming out today.” Pelham was able to climb back into contention after the initial Garnets’ surge, twice cutting the lead to 15, but were simply unable to slow down Rye’s versatile offense. “We have a lot of respect for Pelham, they came out and worked super hard,” Whaling said. “They didn’t give up at all, they’re great competitors.” Whaling led the charge offensively, rushing for 179 yards and two touchdowns, but the Garnets also got inspired quarterback play from Teddy Berkery and Owen Kovacs, who shared signal calling duty in the absence of starter Jack Griffiths, who was inactive. Kovacs completed five passes for 65 yards and ran for a touchdown, while Berkery threw for 75 yards and a touchdown and ran for another.

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Caden Whaling breaks a tackle against Pelham on March 20. Whaling rushed for 179 and two touchdowns in Rye’s 43-21 win.

“For the first game on varsity, they both came out and did great,” Whaling said. “They worked their butts off in practice and it showed off in the game. “ The Garnets will be back in action on March 27, when they

travel to Sleepy Hollow to take on the Horsemen. Sleepy Hollow won its first game on the year on Friday night, topping Walter Panas 40-10. CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com

Ryan Surhoff brings down a Pelham ballcarrier for a safety on March 20. Photos/Mike Smith

Lucas Perez-Segnini takes on a Pelham tackler at Glover Field. Segnini caught four passes for 55 yards.