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April 16, 2021 | Vol. 9, Number 14 | www.ryecityreview.com
Latimer signs overhaul of county’s ethics laws Following its unanimous passage, Westchester County Executive George Latimer signed a bill aimed at strengthening the ethics laws which govern those who serve the people of Westchester. This newly passed law will result in stronger ethics training and enhanced whistleblower protections for county employees and would expand the county’s Board of Ethics from five to seven members. The move continues the Latimer administration’s commitment to transparency and good government following the recent passage of stricter term limits on his own office proposed by Latimer himself. The law will go before members of the public this November as a mandatory referendum, as is required by the County Charter. This new law, introduced by Legislator Kitley Covill and finetuned by the board, is another example of the cooperative efforts between the Board of Legislators and the Office of the County Executive.
“Elected officials must be held to a higher standard of conduct— we have been sent here to serve the people of Westchester,” Latimer said. “This new law, coupled with the recently adopted term limits legislation, sets that higher standard. I am proud to sign it on behalf of the residents who have entrusted us with these positions.” The Term Limits legislation already submitted and signed by Latimer reduced the existing three-term limit (12 years) for county executives enacted in 2011 in Westchester, down to two term (eight years). This new law sets forth a new Code of Ethics regarding use of county position for: • Personal or private gain • Prohibited interests in contracts • Recusal • Prohibition inapplicable; recusal and disclosure not required • Investments in conflict with official duties • Private employment in conflict with official duties
• Future employment • Independent contractors • Personal representations and claims permitted • Use of county resources • Nepotism • Political solicitations • Confidential information • Gifts, tips and other benefits • Inducement of others • Criminal convictions The new ethics law applies to all current and some former officers and employees of the county, whether paid or unpaid, including the members of any county department, agency, board or commission and the members and employees of the county Legislature and independent contractors of the county, and replaces Chapters 192 and 883 with this new code, “which sets forth a clear and comprehensive code of ethics in order to ensure both the reality and the appearance of integrity in County government, and to thereby foster public confidence in County government.” Covill, chairwoman of the
board’s Legislation Committee and a member of the Board of Ethics, who was the lead sponsor of the legislation, said, “I want to thank my colleagues for their diligence in reviewing this legislation. And special thanks are due to my fellow members of the Westchester County Board of Ethics, who worked for a long time to make this new ethics code a reality. This new law takes several important steps to encourage ethical behavior in government and ensures that every Westchester County employee knows what is expected and where to turn for ethics guidance. We have revised the county’s annual financial disclosure form for elected officials and others, so that it’s clearer and less confusing to complete. Across the board, this new law increases clarity, removes ambiguity, and draws brighter lines so that everyone has a clearer understanding of what is expected of Westchester’s public officials and employees.” (Submitted)
Garnets stay hot Rye’s Ryan Surhoff chases down Eastchester wideout Mark Tamburro on April 10. The Garnets topped the Eagles 27-8 to improve to 4-0 on the year. For story, see page 16.
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Mount Vernon man charged in unlawful entry into schools A Mount Vernon man who unlawfully entered school buildings in communities across Westchester County and in some instances stole items was arraigned on Friday, April 9 in County Court on multiple charges. Donald Mack Bennett, 61, is charged with seven counts of Burglary in the 3rd Degree, six counts of Grand Larceny in the 4th Degree and two counts of Petit Larceny, in connection with incidents in 2020 and 2021. The incidents took place at Immaculate Heart of Mary School in Scarsdale, Waverly School in Eastchester, Masters School in Dobbs Ferry and Mercy College in Irvington. Bennett was taken into custody on March 4 and remains in the Westchester County Jail.
“I share the concern of parents and other residents who recognize that it is both deeply disturbing and absolutely unacceptable for anyone to enter a school building unlawfully,” Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Rocah said. “I am committed to keeping our children, teachers and school staff safe and feeling as secure as possible.” The incidents involving Bennett were investigated by the Dobbs Ferry, Eastchester, Irvington, New Rochelle and Scarsdale police departments. The case is before Judge Robert Neary. The charges against Bennett are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. (Submitted)
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Johnson & Johnson suspends vaccine The Westchester County Department of Health has suspended use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine pending further safety information after the Centers for Disease Control, CDC, and Food and Drug Administration, FDA, recommended a halt in the use out of an abundance of caution. The vaccine will be halted pending further safety information after cases of severe blood clotting have cropped up in some rare instances affecting women among the ages of 18-49. “All appointments for Johnson & Johnson vaccines today at New York State mass vaccination sites will be honored by the State with the Pfizer vaccine. The County vaccination locations and field vaccinators will be utilizing the Moderna vaccine until further notice. “While the CDC and the FDA have reported that six people who received the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine developed a rare blood clotting disorder within about three weeks of vaccination, it is important to remember that any adverse events related to
the Johnson & Johnson vaccine ‘appear to be extremely rare.’ It is not known if the blood clotting disorder was caused by the Johnson & Johnson vaccine or other factors. An estimated 6.8 million doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccine have been administered so far, suggesting the disorder is extremely rare, affecting fewer than one in a million recipients. “However, the CDC and the FDA have stated that people who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, “who develop severe headache, abdominal pain, leg pain, or shortness of breath within three weeks after vaccination should contact their health care provider.” Commonly asked questions What if I already received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine? There is no cause for alarm. This is a safety measure out of an abundance of caution. Be aware of any unusual symptoms, just as you should after any vaccine or new medication. What if I already have an appointment for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine? There is no cause for alarm.
Keep your appointment unless you are contacted to reschedule. The other two COVID-19 vaccines are still approved. When possible the vaccine provider will substitute with them or reschedule your appointment. What if I received or have an appointment for one of the other vaccines? There is no cause for alarm. Keep your appointment unless you are contacted to reschedule. The other two COVID-19 vaccines are still approved. What if I think I have a reaction to a COVID-19 vaccine— Johnson & Johnson or other? For non-critical illness or discomfort, discuss your symptoms with your health care provider. Mention the date you were vaccinated and the brand if you know it. Be sure to list all symptoms you have having. If you believe you are having serious symptoms, seek immediate medical care, whether or not you think they might be related to the vaccine. Federal health authorities monitor reports of all symp-
The Westchester County Department of Health has suspended use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine pending further safety information after the CDC and FDA recommended a halt in the use out of an abundance of caution.
toms and illnesses that occur after vaccination whether caused by the vaccine or not, or if the cause is uncertain. You or your provider can report the event online at https://vaers.hhs.gov/ esub/index.jsp If you need fur-
ther assistance, please email use can resume. We are closely info@VAERS.org or call 1-800- monitoring new information as it 822-7967. becomes available. The CDC has What happens next? scheduled a meeting of its expert We will suspend any use of the advisory committee for WednesJohnson & Johnson vaccine until day, April 14, after press time. federal authorities announce its (Submitted)
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County Board of Health to present Public Health Awards Together with County Executive George Latimer, the Westchester County Board of Health will present the 2020 and 2021 Public Health Awards on Thursday, April 15 at 9:30 a.m., after press time, via Webex. These awards recognize outstanding contributions to public health in Westchester by eight
people and three organizations and celebrating the accomplishments of the public health community. Latimer will acknowledge the work of the county Department of Health and others in a proclamation declaring April 15 Public Health Appreciation Day to “recognize the vital contribu-
tions of dedicated public health professionals, volunteers and community partners to improving the health of our community and to honor National Public Health Week, which was observed April 5-11. Board of Health President Dr. Robert Baker will present the Dr. Harold Keltz Distinguished
Public Health Service Award for 2020 to the Open Door Family Medical Center for its Baby Box Program, which has provided infant essentials, a safe place to sleep and parent education to more than 1,300 families. Board of Health Member Dr. Cynthia Chazotte will present two 2021 Dr. Harold Keltz Distinguished Public Health Service Awards for 2021, to Amy Kirschenbaum of New Rochelle and to Neighbors Link in Mount Kisco. Kirschenbaum, a physical
Together with County Executive George Latimer, the Westchester County Board of Health will present the 2020 and 2021 Public Health Awards on Thursday, April 15.
education teacher at Westchester Day School in Mamaroneck, launched numerous efforts to assist Westchester individuals and families touched by COVID-19 and to give back to healthcare workers and first responders throughout Westchester and beyond. She delivered meals, raised funds, distributed iPads and iPhones to patients hospitalized with Covid-19, collected and distributed toys and baby care products and more. Neighbors Link is being recognized for the hot meals, groceries, referrals for support, medicine and public health messaging it provided to more than 1,000 new immigrant families each week during the pandemic. Their assistance was a lifeline for residents who were ineligible for government assistance but whose jobs and health were at risk. The board will present the J.R. Tesone Youth Public Health Service Award. The 2020 award will be presented to Hana Zalvan of Briarcliff Manor for her advocacy of eating disorder awareness in schools. The 2021 award winner is Nolan James, an 11th grader from Larchmont. Nolan organized a bicycle bri-
gade of school friends from Rye Country Day School who delivered meals to clients of Caritas, a Catholic charity in Port Chester. He also collected carloads of reusable bags for those deliveries. (Submitted) The board also recognized six Public Health Honorees: For 2020 Kathryn Joblon, a Montrose resident who has volunteered to help the needy, veterans and first responders, among others. At Home on the Sound, an organization that helps Larchmont, Mamaroneck and Rye Neck seniors connect with each other and provides rides to medical and dental appointments. Ellen Herlihy, who worked in her North Salem high school to destigmatize behavioral health issues. For 2021 Molly Howson of Rye, who raised funds for personal protective equipment for hospital and nursing home workers.Caitlyn Carpenter of Mamaroneck, who organized students to lobby for free legal representation for tenants facing eviction. Milan Acosta of New Rochelle, who raised funds to feed essential workers. (Submitted)
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Playland settlement The Westchester County Board of Legislators, by a vote of 13-4, approved a bankruptcy court settlement with Standard Amusements regarding the management of Playland. The settlement was negotiated by the county and Standard, the terms of which were previously approved by the bankruptcy court. The agreement gives the county significantly improved terms compared with the 2016 agreement, which had become the subject of the dispute in Standard’s bankruptcy reorganization filing. Under the settlement, Standard will invest millions more in rides and food and other improvements at Playland than under the 2016 agreement. The settlement also gives the county significant new oversight over Standard’s operation of the park—controls that were not in the 2016 agreement. These new
oversight powers include the power to review and approve Standard’s construction plans, approval of new rides, new and more specific financial reporting requirements for Standard and county approval of an annual operating plan for the park, among others. “Although this agreement might not represent the dream contract we would have negotiated if we were starting from scratch, it is clear after three months of deep and detailed review that this settlement represents enormously improved terms for the County and a better future for Playland than would be the case under the 2016 agreement,” county Legislator Nancy Barr said. “I’m particularly pleased that during the committee process we were able to work within the context of the court-approved term sheet to fur-
ther improve specific provisions to preserve free off-season parking, improve the time frame for the County to consider any possible assignment of the contract, and clarify Standard’s labor commitment.” The settlement contains new terms under which Standard can assign the contract to another company. The county will now have the ability to object to an assignment and there are new requirements that any company that might take on the contract must have years of amusement park management experience and demonstrated financial wherewithal. There are also improved financial terms for the county. Under the 2016 agreement, the county shared only in Standard’s net profit and only after Standard recouped its capital investment. Under the settle-
ment, the county will be paid from the beginning out of gross revenue more than $12 million. The county also will receive an annual fee starting at $300,000 in 2022, increasing to $400,000 in 2023 with annual adjustments thereafter. In addition, under the settlement, if Standard fails to generate at least $12 million in gross revenue per year for four straight years, the county may terminate the contract. The settlement also heads off expensive litigation in the future by hiring a commercial arbitrator, to be agreed to and paid for by both parties, to resolve disputes. The settlement preserves crucial protections for workers. Any county workers at Playland now, not hired by Standard, or who do not want to work for Standard, will continue to be employed
elsewhere by the Parks Department. Standard is committing to continuing to hire a diverse slate of young seasonal workers during the summer as well as older workers. “The choice we faced in this vote was not between our theoretical best agreement or no agreement at all,” Board Chairman Ben Boykin said. “Our choice was between voting to approve this settlement, or voting not to approve this settlement and allowing Standard to assume the original contract in bankruptcy court. In approving this settlement, we are voting to give the County much better financial terms, more oversight over Standard’s work and operations at Playland, and more outside investment from Standard in this park which is a jewel in the crown of our Parks Department.” (Submitted)
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On Monday, April 12, the Westchester County Board of Legislators, by a vote of 13-4, approved a bankruptcy court settlement with Standard Amusements regarding the management of Playland.
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Acivities and events throughout Rye City
April 15, all day Quarter 4 Begins - MS & HS
will be encouraged to work at their own pace, and in their own style. No experience necessary; if you’ve never picked up a paintbrush, make this the first time! All supplies included. Pre-registration required. Instructor: Laura Anechiarico, MAT $55 (members receive discount).
NEUBERGER MUSEUM April 20 through April 21 NYS ELA Assessments Grades 3-8 OF ART Wednesday, April 28 from 1 p.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m. Wellness Wednesday: Board of Education Meeting Connections + Guided Meditation
Wednesday, April 21 at 3 p.m. MS/HS Report Cards Available on the Parent Portal Monday, April 26 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. RHS Vocal/Percussion Concert April 28, all day Elementary Parent/Teacher Conferences 11 a.m. Dismissal Wednesday, April 28 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. RHS Band/Orchestra Concert April 29, all day Student 1 Hour Late Arrival for Elementary Schools RYE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Monday, April 19 and 26 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. RCSD COVID-19 Surveillance Testing
Renew your mind body and spirit with meditation and yoga instructor Janelle Berger. The sessions will begin with a meditation and be followed by a community Q&A and conversation. Registration required. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Recordings will be posted to the Wellness Wednesday web page following the live event.
PURCHASE COLLEGE CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
Thursday, April 22 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Contemporary Ensemble Friday, April 23 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Music & Technology Showcase No. 3 Monday, April 26 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Purchase Jazz Orchestra
Wednesday, April 28 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. April 20 through April 21 Soul Voices NYS ELA Assessments Grades 3-8 Outside Thursday, April 29 at 10:15 a.m. General RMS PO Meeting THE RYE ARTS CENTER
Thursday, April 22 from 6:15 p.m. to 9 p.m. Adult Workshop: Loosen Up & Paint: BYOB Night Out Ages 21 & over. BYOB and join us for an evening of self-expression through paint! No paint-by-numbers, no pressure to be perfect. The workshop will start with a simple still-life and progress from there. Participants
Thursday, April 29 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Flute Studio Recital Outside or Music Building, Recital Hall JOHN JAY HERITAGE CENTER
Thursday, April 15 from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Little Garden Club Daffodil Show The Little Garden Club’s Daffodil Show is a continually blooming favorite! Free and open to the
public! Come see all the entries in the sunny Dutch yellow 1907 Van Norden Carriage House. Judges will present awards and ribbons for the most outstanding specimens from area gardens. The variety of daffodils and their colors will be endless; traditional yellows sat side by side with fancy pink frilled and white daffodils. See tables filled with flowers with exotic names like ‘Tahiti,’ ‘Jetfire’ and ‘Tete a Tete.’ Veteran growers and novices are invited to enter! Anyone can enter their daffodils into the show. Entries will be received between 8 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. on Thursday. Help will be available for identification and grooming. Judging will take place between 10:45 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and winners selected. The show will then be open to the public from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Youth entries are encouraged; youth entries only will be received on Wednesday, April 14 between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. This is a great way to inspire young people to learn more about the science of horticulture.
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Monday, April 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pitch in for Parks 2021: Painting, Planting & Cleanup at Lenoir Preserve Pre-registration is required! Volunteers will plant, paint and remove invasive plants at Lenoir Preserve. All are welcome! This event is rain or shine! Each year, Westchester Parks Foundation and the Westchester County Parks Department host Pitch in for Parks, our largest volunteer program which falls around Earth Day! On Day 1 of this initiative, volunteers will stain the sugar shack, attack invasive plants and plant flowers at Lenoir Preserve. No experience is necessary. All tools will be provided but please bring your own water. Volunteers should wear clothes that can get dirty and closed toe shoes. If you have any questions, please contact Erin Cordiner at Erin@ thewpf.org. We look forward to seeing you there! Interested in becoming a Site Sponsor? Contact Erin@thewpf.org for more information.
Tuesday, April 20 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Pitch in for Parks 2021: Cleanup at Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary Pre-registration is required! Volunteers will remove invasive plants and clean up litter on the beach. All are welcome! This event is rain or shine! Each year, Westchester Parks Foundation and the Westchester County Parks Department host Pitch in for Parks, our largest volunteer program which falls around Earth
Day! On Day 2 of this initiative, volunteers will remove litter from the beach and attack invasive plants at Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary. No experience is necessary. All tools will be provided but please bring your own water. Volunteers should wear clothes that can get dirty and closed toe shoes. If you have any questions, please contact Erin Cordiner at Erin@thewpf.org. We look forward to seeing you there! Interested in becoming a Site Sponsor? Contact Erin@thewpf. org for more information.
Friday, April 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pitch in for Parks 2021: Cleanup at Cranberry Lake Preserve Pre-registration is required! Volunteers will rake, weed, and remove debris and litter at Cranberry Lake Preserve. All are welcome! This event is rain or shine! Each year, Westchester Parks Foundation and the Westchester County Parks Department host Pitch in for Parks, our largest volunteer program which falls around Earth Day! On Day 5 of this initiative, volunteers will remove debris and litter from the trails and quarry, weed & rake in the butterfly garden as well as remove invasive plants in Cranberry Lake Preserve. No experience is necessary! All tools will be provided but please bring your own water. Volunteers should wear clothes that can get dirty and closed toe shoes. If you have any questions, please contact Erin Cordiner at Erin@thewpf.org. We look forward to seeing you there! Interested in becoming a Site Sponsor? Contact Erin@thewpf.org for more information.
Saturday, April 24 at 10 a.m. Pitch in for Parks 2021 Pre-registration is required! Volunteers take on special projects throughout the county to clean up our parks! All are welcome! This event is rain or shine! You must register for the correct amount of volunteers in the specific park you plan to volunteer in! This registration is for a 10am start! Each year, Westchester Parks Foundation and the Westchester County Parks Department host Pitch in for Parks. It is our largest volunteer event which falls around Earth Day! Volunteers will paint, rake, prepare and plant flower beds, clear trails and shorelines, restore wildlife habitats and remove invasive vines from trees. Join in this community effort and help us clean up one of Westchester’s most valuable assets! All tools will be provided but please bring your own water. Volunteers should wear clothes that can get dirty and closed toe shoes. Saturday, April 24th locations: Blue Mountain Reservation; Kensico Dam Plaza;
Bronx River Reservation at Westchester County Center Lot East; and Tibbetts Brook Park. If you have any questions, please contact Erin Cordiner at Erin@ thewpf.org. We look forward to seeing you there! Interested in becoming a Site Sponsor? Contact Erin@thewpf.org for more information.
Themed Activities listed below:
Saturday, April 24 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Pitch in for Parks 2021
Questions: lilianagudino@ ryeymca.org
Pre-registration is required! Volunteers take on special projects throughout the county to clean up our parks! All are welcome! This event is rain or shine! You must register for the correct amount of volunteers in the specific park you plan to volunteer in! This registration is for a 12pm start! Each year, Westchester Parks Foundation and the Westchester County Parks Department host Pitch in for Parks. It is our largest volunteer event which falls around Earth Day! Volunteers will paint, rake, prepare and plant flower beds, clear trails and shorelines, restore wildlife habitats and remove invasive vines from trees. Join in this community effort and help us clean up one of Westchester’s most valuable assets! All tools will be provided but please bring your own water. Volunteers should wear clothes that can get dirty and closed toe shoes. Saturday, April 24th locations: Blue Mountain Reservation; Kensico Dam Plaza; Bronx River Reservation at Westchester County Center Lot East; and Tibbetts Brook Park. If you have any questions, please contact Erin Cordiner at Erin@ thewpf.org. We look forward to seeing you there! Interested in becoming a Site Sponsor? Contact Erin@thewpf.org for more information.
RYE YMCA SPECIAL EVENTS
Friday, April 16 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Parents Night Out Enjoy a night out while we provide a light dinner and a safe and fun environment! Registration is required Ages 3-5 (must be potty trained). Storybook Themes/Activities: April 16: Little Blue Truck’s Springtime May 14: The Rainbow Fish June 18: Pete The Cat, “Pete and The Beach” Family: $28/child; Youth: $38/ child; Non-Member: $53/child. Questions: hcamacho@ryeymca. org. Ages 6 and up: Located in Child Care Room.
April 16: Earth Day Celebration May 14: Tie Die Fun June 18: STEM Activity Night Family: $28/child; Youth: $38/ child; Non-Member: $53/child.
Sunday, April 25 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. 2021 Rye Derby RYE FREE READING ROOM
Friday, April 16 and 23 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Outdoor Storytime 10 or 11:30 on the Village Green An inclusive all-ages outdoor storytime (geared towards babies-preschool) featuring stories, songs, fingerplays, movement activities and more! Practice early concepts like counting, ABCs and rhyming words in a fun community setting. Participants are encouraged to bring a blanket to sit on and please dress for the weather! Participating groups will be asked to remain in rope circles on the green to maintain social distance. Participants over the age of 2, please wear masks and maintain distance when outside rope circles. Registration is not required but optional. Contact Samantha at 914-231-3162 or smairson@ryelibrary.org. [Children] Village Green
Monday, April 19 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Adult Writing Group Join us for a weekly writing group for all levels of experience. During this dedicated 90 minutes, we will combine time to write with time to share and support each other. Contact Susan Aufrichtig at 914-231-3161 or Saufrichtig@ ryelibrary.org. [Adults] Zoom
Tuesday, April 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Tales for Tots Join Granny Jean every Tuesday morning for a virtual Tales for Tots storytime! Enjoy all your favorite songs, nursery rhymes, and books together from the comfort of your own home. To view the weekly video, visit www.ryelibrary.org/ tales! [Children]
Monday, April 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Preschool Take and Make Kits Enhance your at home learning experiences with special Preschool Take and Make Kits from the library! A new kit for you to pick up at the library and bring
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Monday, April 19 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. K-5 Take and Makes Enhance your at home learning experiences with Take and Make Kits from the library! A new kit for you to pick up at the library and bring home is available every Monday! Every week there is a new fun activity to do in your home. These kits are appropriate for children from K-5th grade. Take and Make Kits from the library are free! Sign up ahead of time on our reservation page to request your kit and arrange a pickup time at our outdoor curbside pickup table. New kits are released on Mondays, but are available for pickup all week. Let us know in your reservation how many children you need a kit for, but please limit your request to one kit per child. Supplies are limited. If you have a preschooler, please do not request this kit! We have pre-k kits available instead. [Children] Taco Stuffed Shells. Ingredients: 22-24 Jumbo pasta shells;1 pound of ground beef (can substitute another ground meat if you’d like); 1 packet taco seasoning; 1 cup mild salsa; 4 oz. cream cheese; 1 (10 oz.) can red enchilada sauce; 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (or cheese of your choice) Equipment: Oven/oven mitts; pot for boiling shells; skillet and spatula; 9x13 baking dish; spoon. This event is encouraged for kids 5-12 and their grownups. Recipes may require use of kitchen tools, oven, or stove. Adults must be present in the event to supervise their children. Register with an email you check regularly to receive the secure link to the Zoom meeting. [Children] Zoom
Thursday, April 15 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. K-2, Kids Coding Club: World art day edition! Join this meeting of our Kids Coding Club! All levels of experience are welcome. This session is for kids in grades K-2. Contact Samantha Mairson,
children’s librarian at 914-2313162 or smairson@ryelibrary.org. [Children] Zoom
Friday, April 16 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Teen Test Kitchen: Macarons! Learn how to make this sweet, delicate treat! Led by Ashley Covelli of “Big Flavors, Tiny Kitchen.” Covelli is a food writer, recipe developer, and cooking class instructor based in Ossining, New York. She loves helping people gain confidence in the kitchen and encouraging them to get excited about cooking for themselves and their loved ones. Ashley offers virtual cooking classes for kids, teens, and adults where they can explore techniques, ingredients, and recipes from all over the world. You can find Ashley’s recipes online at “Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen.” Contact Sarah Prosser at sprosser@ryelibrary.org. [Teens] Zoom
Saturday, April 17 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Teen Chess Tournament Open to teens in grades 6-12! Winner will receive a onehour private lesson with National Master Ian Harris! Players will need to attend a zoom meeting to check in at 1 p.m. where they will receive instructions on how to join the tournament, and to go over some other procedures. They will need to have already signed up with a free account on chess.com. Format: 4 rounds of 10 minutes per player (20 min per round). Total playing time: 1 hour, 20 minutes. Contact Sarah Prosser at sprosser@ryelibrary. org. [Teens] Zoom
Saturday, April 17 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. One Book CURE [Adults] Zoom
Sunday, April 18 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Relatable: Disability Advocacy and Awareness Details to come [Teens] Zoom
Tuesday, April 20 from 3 p.m. to 3 p.m. Girls Who Code, Grades 3-5 Join this Earth Day meeting of our Girls Who Code club! All levels of experience are welcome. Clubs help girls see themselves as computer scientists who can help change the world. We cover key concepts in coding, collaborative design and personal strengths. Club is currently
offered to girls in grades 3-5, and will meet under the umbrella program “Kids Coding Club.” You do not need to register for both. You will be added to the club roster when you register for this event, but you still need to RSVP to each event date this season. Contact Samantha Mairson, children’s librarian at 914-2313162 or smairson@ryelibrary.org. [Children] Zoom
Tuesday, April 20 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Kids Coding Club, Grades 3-5: Earth Day Edition! Join this meeting of our Kids Coding Club! All levels of experience are welcome. This session is for kids in grades 3-5. Register to receive zoom link and more event details. Contact Samantha Mairson, children’s librarian at 914-2313162 or smairson@ryelibrary.org. [Children] Zoom
Tuesday, April 20 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Community Service Opportunity: Kindness Containers Sign up to make a Kindness Container! This teen-run project aims to spread empathy, mindfulness, and daily affirmations in the month of May by making jars full of kindness for people ages 5-18. Participants will be given two containers to complete with assistance by local Social Support Network founder Catia and Teen Librarian Sarah. All participants will earn two hours of community service. Contact Sarah Prosser at sprosser@ryelibrary.org. [Teens] Zoom
Saturday, April 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mamaroneck Winter Farmers Market Eat local through the winter! We will bring farmers and food makers who spend the summer at our Larchmont, Rye and New Rochelle farmers markets together for the winter in Mamaroneck. Shop for locally grown produce, small batch baked goods, pickles, seafood, meats and more. This year we will be outside the pavilion in Harbor Island Park. SNAP, EBT are welcome; Fresh Connect matching dollars available. Harbor Island Park Mamaroneck, NY 10543
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Mind games Keeping your brain sharp isn’t about working more puzzles
Mental decline is one of the most feared aspects of growing older. People will do just about anything to prevent it, from swallowing supplements touted as memory boosters to spending hours solving Sudoku and crossword puzzles. But do these things really keep the aging brain sharp? The short answer is, not really. “It can certainly help you concentrate if you spend an hour or two doing puzzles,” said Dr. Vladimir Hachinski, a Canadian neurologist and global expert in the field of brain health. “It’s good because you’re exercising your brain. But don’t expect too much from it.” One in 8 Americans age 60 or older report having at least some memory loss and roughly 35% of them report problems with brain function, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While this doesn’t always lead to full-blown dementia, the number of older people in the United States struggling with cognitive issues is growing: The CDC predicts the number of people in the U.S. with dementia – including its most common form, Alzheimer’s disease – will nearly triple to roughly 14 million people by 2060. Research suggests there are indeed ways to prevent or delay many types of cognitive loss, but they don’t involve fish oil supplements or brain teasers. Instead, Hachinski and others in the field agree, people who want to preserve good brain function should take the same steps they would to
protect their hearts. “If you have a good heart, you have a good brain,” said Dr. Rong Zhang, professor of neurology at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. “Whatever risk factors that are bad for your heart, such as high blood pressure, smoking, obesity or a lack of physical activity, these things are also bad for your brain.” The link between heart health and brain health is well established. The American Heart Association and an expert-led Lancet Commission advise people to focus on their risk factors for heart disease and stroke. These include lowering blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol levels; getting enough sleep; not smoking; limiting alcohol intake; eating a healthy diet; exercising at least 150 minutes per week; maintaining a healthy weight; and staying socially active. The Lancet Commission recently expanded its list of dementia risk factors to also include head injuries in mid-life and exposure to air pollution. Researchers believe at least 40% of dementias can be prevented or delayed by modifying these risk factors. Hachinski said the percentage could well be higher if more strokes were prevented. He was the lead author of a 2019 paper published by the World Stroke Organization calling for the joint prevention of stroke and dementia. Stroke doubles the chance of developing dementia and high blood pressure is a powerful predictor of stroke, Hachinski
If you have a good heart, you have a good brain. Whatever risk factors that are bad for your heart, such as high blood pressure, smoking, obesity or a lack of physical activity, these things are also bad for your brain.
Dr. Rong Zhang, professor of neurology at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas
said, adding that an estimated 90% of strokes are preventable. “All major dementias have a vascular (blood vessel) component,” he said, because the brain needs good blood flow to provide it with sufficient nutrients and oxygen to work properly. “If you control the vascular component, you can diminish or prevent dementia.” While major strokes cause an obvious and sudden decline in cognitive function, it’s more common for people to have smaller, silent strokes they don’t even realize are happening, Hachinski said.
These “mini-strokes” have been shown to accelerate mental decline, as does uncontrolled blood pressure at any age. Type 2 diabetes, which often can be prevented or delayed by losing weight and increasing physical activity, also increases the risk of dementia by 60%. “By and large, the onset of dementia is gradual,” Hachinski said, likening the process to “descending into an abyss. It can happen in different ways, at different rates and to different depths.” The best way to slow that decline, he said, is to identify your
personal risk factors and then tackle the biggest ones. Do you need to lose weight? Exercise more? Eat a healthier diet? Lower your blood sugar? “Know your family history. Have some idea of what you’re facing,” he said. “Get your blood pressure taken. Risk factors love company.” Building good brain health habits should start long before cognition starts to decline, experts advise. “It’s never too late, but the earlier, the better,” Hachinski said. “I think the most important thing is to begin.”
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Bike BOOM Boosters hope cycling surge outlasts the pandemic
It doesn’t seem right to put “silver lining” and “pandemic” in the same sentence. But the past year of COVID-19 has been a boon for bicycling, an indisputably healthy activity. “Bikes have been one of those bright spots, as we’ve been getting through this last year,” Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg told the National Bike Summit in early March. “People have been rediscovering how we get around, to the extent we still can.” The numbers bear that out. Bike sales rose by more than 40%, according to the National Bike Dealers Association, and stores around the country still report shortages. Two surveys during the year by the advocacy group PeopleForBikes indicated that 10% of adults in the U.S. hopped on a bike for the first time in at least a year because of the pandemic. “Everyone was genuinely shocked,” said Jenn Dice, president and CEO of PeopleForBikes, based in Boulder, Colorado. “Bike counter numbers, both in urban and rural recreation areas, were off the charts. It was, ‘Holy smokes. People are riding bikes like crazy.’” Why the surge? Experts cite several factors for the surge. With gyms closed, people wanting to exercise went outside. People hesitant to ride buses or subways used bikes instead. Many cities took steps to make
streets more bike-friendly. “One of the positive outcomes of this unfortunate situation is this return to the outdoors,” said Bill Strickland, whose official title at the helm of Bicycling magazine is rider-in-chief. “With so many people at home with their kids, they said, ‘Let’s go ride our bikes.’” Whatever the reason, it’s a healthy choice. “We know physical activity is good for us,” said Bethany Barone Gibbs, associate professor of health and physical activity at the University of Pittsburgh. “It’s very clear that regular physical activity enhances cardiovascular health and overall physical and mental health. We call it the magic pill. Literally, there is almost no health condition that physical activity doesn’t improve.” To cite just two examples, a 2017 BMJ study in England en-
compassing more than 263,000 people showed those who biked to work had less cardiovascular disease and cancer. A 2016 Danish study published in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation tracked nearly 54,000 people over 20 years and found that regular cyclists had an 11% to 18% lower risk of cardiovascular disease than noncyclists. “We don’t need a bunch more research about whether physical activity improves health,” Gibbs said. “We just have to figure out how to get more people to do it.” Keep on riding So, as the pandemic subsides and life returns to normal, health experts and bike advocates alike ask the same question: Will the trend roll on? “We’re cautiously optimistic that Americans will keep riding,” Dice
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Two surveys during the year by the advocacy group People For Bikes indicated that 10% of adults in the U.S. hopped on a bike for the first time in at least a year because of the pandemic.
said. “They’re telling us they’re having fun, they’ve been forming good habits, for recreation and for health, and they want to stick with it.” Strickland said the country has seen bike booms before, “going back all the way to the (1973) gas crisis, when Greg LeMond won the Tour de France (in the 1980s) and the Lance Armstrong years.” “We see a spike and then there is a drop, but it rarely returns to the level it was before,” he said. Not enough bikes One cloud hanging over the optimism is the ongoing shortage of new bikes amid soaring demand. Heather Mason, president of the National Bike Dealers Association, said manufacturers are stepping up production but are being hampered by lack of parts. “Overall demand is not going to keep up with supply this year,”
she said. “We think we’re going to be in a shortage at least until 2023.” The lesson for consumers, she said, is threefold: get to a store quickly, be patient, and consider buying a used bike. “There will be bikes,” Mason said. “But it’s a little different buying experience these days.” In the long term, Strickland and Dice agreed better infrastructure will help keep the bike boom going. Dice said the pandemic has accelerated the trend toward creating more protected bike lanes in cities and rural bike paths that could eventually grow into a national network. “I really believe we’re just transforming as a country,” Strickland said. “Cycling is going to be a bigger and bigger part of how we get around.”
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Legal Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEES OF THE MAMARONECK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing of the qualified voters of the Mamaroneck Union Free School District, Westchester County, Mamaroneck, New York, will be held remotely, if legally permissible, or in McLain Auditorium at Mamaroneck High School at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 for the presentation of the budget document. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual Meeting and Election of the Mamaroneck Union Free School District, Westchester County, Mamaroneck, New York, will be held on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, for the purpose of voting upon: Adoption of the budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year; and Election of three members of the Board of Education for full three-year terms, beginning July 1, 2021, and ending June 30, 2024, to succeed Paul Bulova, Ariana Cohen and Gladys DiVito. The vote will be taken between the hours of 7 o’clock a.m. to 9 o’clock p.m. in each of the four election districts at the following places: 1. Central Election District: The voting place of this Election District shall be the Central School, Palmer Avenue, Larchmont New York. 2. Mamaroneck Avenue Election District: The voting place of this Election District shall be the Mamaroneck Avenue School, Mamaroneck Avenue, Mamaroneck, New York. 3. Chatsworth Avenue Election District: The voting place of this Election District shall be the Larchmont Avenue Church, Forest Park Ave, Larchmont, New York. 4. Murray Avenue Election District: The voting place of this Election District shall be the Murray Avenue School, Murray Avenue, Larchmont, New York. A qualified voter shall vote at the place herein above designated within the School District and Election District in which such qualified voter resides. Voting machines will be used to record the vote. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that personal registration of voters is required. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that voter registration for the District is ongoing until Thursday, May 13, 2021 from 9:00 o’clock A.M. until 3:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time), Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays, at the office of the District Clerk, Mamaroneck Union Free School District, 1000 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York, and on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 from 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Any person is entitled to have his/her name placed upon such Register if he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of the Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Registration shall meet during the Annual Meeting and Election at the election districts (each elementary school) for the purpose of preparing a register for meetings or elections to be held subsequent to such Annual Meeting or Election. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that immediately upon the completion of the register so prepared by members of the Board of Registration, and not later than five days prior to Tuesday, May 18, 2021, the register shall be filed in the District Clerk’s office and thereafter shall be open to inspection by any qualified voter of the school district between the hours of 9 o’clock a.m. and 4 o’clock p.m. on each day up to and including Monday, May 17, 2021, except Sundays and also available for inspection on Saturday, May 15, 2020, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that any person who shall be registered with the Board of Registration of the school district, and who has voted in 2017, 2018, 2019, or 2020 in a School District election, or who shall be registered to vote in general elections, shall be entitled to vote at said election without re-registering with the School District. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that petitions nominating candidates for office of member of the Board of Education must be filed in the Office of the District Clerk, 1000 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York, between the hours of 9 o’clock a.m. and 5 o’clock p.m. not later than thirty days preceding the date of election of members, to wit, April 19, 2021, and shall be subscribed by not less than 37 qualified voters of the district. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that copies of the text of any resolution which will be presented to the voters at this Annual Election and a statement of estimated expenses for the ensuing year will be completed and copies made available at each schoolhouse in the district in which a school is maintained, from 9 o’clock a.m. to 3 o’clock p.m. on each day other than a Saturday, Sunday or holiday during the fourteen days immediately preceding said Annual Election, to wit, May 4, 2021 to May 18, 2021, inclusive, and also on said Annual Election Day. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that any and all further propositions to be placed upon the ballot shall be by petition filed in the Office of the District Clerk not later than thirty days preceding the day of election, to wit, April 19, 2021, and shall be subscribed by not less than 93 qualified district voters. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be applied for at the Office of the Clerk of the District no earlier than thirty (30) days before the election. Such application must be received by the District Clerk at least seven days before the election, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter or his/her designated agent. Upon receiving a timely application for a mailed absentee ballot, the District Clerk will mail the ballot to the address designated on the application by no later than six (6) days before the election. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available in the said office of the clerk on each of the five days prior to the day of the election, except Sundays and also available for inspection on Saturday, May 15, 2021, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the school district. Military voters who are qualified voters of the school district may submit an application for a military ballot. Military voters may designate a preference to receive a military voter registration, military ballot application or military ballot by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail in their request for such registration, ballot application or ballot. Military voter registration forms and military ballot application forms must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 22, 2021. No military ballot will be canvassed unless it is (1) received in the office of the District Clerk before the close of the polls on election day and showing a cancellation mark of the United States postal service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States government; or (2) received by the office of the District Clerk by no later than 5:00 p.m. on election day and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto, with a date which is associated to be not later than the day before the election. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a Real Property Tax Exemption Report prepared in accordance with Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law will be annexed to any tentative/preliminary budget as well as the final adopted budget of which it will form a part; and shall be posted on District bulletin board(s) maintained for public notices, as well as on the District’s website By order of the BOARD OF EDUCATION Joanne Rice / District Clerk NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held in Village Hall, 65 Main Street, Tuckahoe, NY at 7:00 p.m. on April 26, 2021 to consider a proposed local law repealing Local Law 2-2020 - the override of the tax levy limit established in the General Municipal Law §3-c as it pertains to the Village of Tuckahoe. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES David Burke / Village Administrator / Dated, Tuckahoe, NY / April 16, 2021
NOTICE OF ANNUAL PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING, ELECTION OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS AND VOTE ON BUDGET OF HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing on the Budget of the qualified voters of the Harrison Central School District, Harrison, New York, will be held at the Louis M. Klein Middle School on May 5, 2021 at 7:15 P.M. for the purpose of presenting the Budget for the 2021-2022 school year. FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a copy of the statement of the money which will be required for the ensuing school year for school purposes may be obtained by any taxpayer in the District during the fourteen days immediately preceding the Annual School District Meeting, May 18, 2021, except Saturday, Sunday or Holiday, at each of the following schoolhouses in which school is maintained during the hours designated, at any public or free association library in the District, and on the District website. Harrison High School - 8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Louis M. Klein Middle School - 8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Elementary Schools - 9:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.: Harrison Avenue School, Parsons Memorial School, Purchase School & Samuel J. Preston School Office of the District Clerk - 8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Real Property Tax Exemption Report prepared in accordance with Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law will be annexed to any tentative/preliminary budget as well as the final adopted budget of which it will form a part, and shall be posted on District bulletin board(s) maintained for public notices, as well as on the District’s website. FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual School District Meeting of the residents of the Harrison Central School District, Harrison, NY, qualified to vote at School District Meetings and/or Elections of said District will be held at the places hereafter set forth on May 18, 2021 between the hours of 7:00 A.M and 9:00 P.M., prevailing time, for the purpose of voting by voting machines for the appropriation of necessary funds to meet the necessary expenditures for the school year 2021-2022, on all propositions duly filed with the Board of Education, and to fill two (2) vacancies on the Board of Education. The qualified voters will fill the following vacancies: The office of Dennis Di Lorenzo, a member of the Board of Education, which term expires on June 30, 2021, for a new term commencing July 1, 2021 and expiring on June 30, 2024. The office of Kelly Kozak, a member of the Board of Education, which term expires on June 30, 2021, for a new term commencing July 1, 2021 and expiring on June 30, 2024. Each vacancy shall be considered a separate and specific office and a separate petition is required to nominate a candidate for each office. The petition shall be directed to the District Clerk, shall be signed by at least 31 qualified voters of the District, shall state the residence address of each signer, the name and residence address of the candidate, and shall describe the specific vacancy on the Board of Education for which the candidate is nominated which description shall include at least the length of the term of office and the name of the last incumbent, if any. Forms complying with these requirements may be obtained from the Office of the District Clerk, 50 Union Avenue, Harrison, NY between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 3:30 P.M., prevailing time, Monday through Friday. Petitions are due not later than on April 19, 2021 at 5:00 P.M. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for Absentee Ballots may be obtained at the Office of the District Clerk, 50 Union Avenue, Harrison, NY. Written requests for absentee ballots must be made at least 7 days and not more than 30 days prior to the Annual School District Meeting, May 18, 2021. If the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, the completed application must be received by the District Clerk no later than 3:45 P.M. (Prevailing Time) on May 11, 2021. If the Ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter, the completed application must be received by the District Clerk no later than 3:45 P.M. (Prevailing Time) on May 17, 2021. No absentee ballot shall be counted unless it shall have been received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 P.M. on May 18, 2021. A list of all persons to whom Absentee Ballots shall have been issued and a list of all military voters to whom Military Ballots shall have been issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District at the Office of the District Clerk, on each of the five days prior to the day of the election, except Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 3:30 P.M. (Prevailing Time). Any qualified voter may file a written challenge of the qualification of a voter whose name appears on such list, stating the reasons for the challenge. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that for the purposes of voting, the School District has been divided into four (4) election districts and that an accurate description of the boundaries of these school election districts is on file and may be inspected at the Office of the District Clerk on weekdays when school is in session, during regular work hours, 8:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., at the Administrative Offices, 50 Union Avenue, Harrison, NY. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the May 18, 2021 School District Election and Budget Vote will be held at the following polling places in the School Election Districts hereinafter set forth: Election District A: At the Harrison Avenue School in Harrison, New York. Said Election District A comprises a portion of the area formerly constituting the area of Union Free School District No. 6 of the Town of Harrison, Westchester County, New York, which encompasses the area designated as the boundary line for attendance at Harrison Avenue School. Election District B - at the Samuel J. Preston School in West Harrison, New York. Said Election District B comprises the area formerly constituting the area of Union Free School District No. 7 of the Town of Harrison, Westchester County, New York, which encompasses the area designated as the boundary line for attendance at Samuel J. Preston School. Election District C - at the Purchase Elementary School on Purchase Street, in Purchase, New York. Said Election District C comprises the area formerly constituting the areas of Union Free School District No. 2 of the Town of Harrison and Rye, Westchester County, New York, and Common School District No. 5 of the Towns of Harrison and North Castle, Westchester County, New York, which encompasses the area designated as the boundary line for attendance at Purchase Elementary School. Election District D - at the Parsons Memorial School in Harrison, New York. Said Election District D comprises a portion of the area formerly constituting the area of Union Free School District No. 6 of the Town of Harrison, Westchester County, New York, which encompasses the area designated as the boundary line for attendance at the Parsons Memorial School. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that Military Voters who are qualified voters of the District may obtain an application for a military ballot from the District Clerk at 50 Union Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528, Telephone (914) 835-3300 or email: districtclerk@harrisoncsd.org, by no later than 5:00 P.M. on April 22, 2021. The Military Voter may indicate their preference for receiving the application for a military ballot by mail, by facsimile or email. Military ballots will be mailed or otherwise distributed no later than 25 days before the election. Military ballots must be returned by mail or in person and received by the District Clerk by 5:00 P.M. on May 18, 2021 FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Education Law, Section 2035, Subdivision 2, the Board of Education has adopted a rule with respect to the submission of questions or propositions to be voted upon by voting machines at school district meetings or elections requiring any valid petition or request from qualified voters for the submission of questions or propositions to be voted upon at any such meeting or election, and reserving to the Board of Education the right to edit such questions or propositions without changing the substance thereof for the purpose of preparing ballots for voting machines. FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that although voting machines will be used to record the votes on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, there will be no registration of voters in advance of said meeting. Accordingly, all persons shall be entitled to vote as aforesaid who present themselves at the polls, who are not challenged while in the polling place, and who execute a statement, to be provided by the Board of Education, indicating that they possess the following qualifications: 1. A citizen of the United States; 2. Eighteen years of age; and 3. A resident of the district for a period of 30 days immediately preceding May 18, 2021. Pursuant to Education Law Section 2018-c, all new persons offering to vote at any school district meeting or election for which registration is not required, shall provide one form of proof of residency. Acceptable proof of residency shall be a driver’s license, a non-driver identification card, a utility bill, or a voter registration card. By order of the Board of Education, Harrison Central School District. Dated: April 2, 2021 / Harrison, New York Michelle DeCarlo / District Clerk
More than a ‘Game’ LIVE MIKE Mike Smith
Five weeks into the improvised Fall II season, we are finally about to see the football game that legions of fans have been clamoring for as Harrison and Rye get set to square off on April 17. And while “The Game” which has been played 93 times over the course of the last century is always a highly anticipated affair, it would seem to me that this year’s installment will have an added layer of importance to both towns. With just weeks left in the season, this game is essentially it for both the Garnets and the Huskies. In other, more normal years, “The Game” takes place late in the season, as one—or both—of the combatants are eying the upcoming Class A playoff tournament. Heck, in recent years, we’ve even seen the two
teams come back to play each other in said tournament the following week. But this year, with no sectional tournament in the works, this game—with a league title on the line, no less—has a sense of immediacy that goes far beyond the bragging rights at stake. Without putting too much of an emphasis on the outcome of Saturday’s tilt, it’s not unreasonable to assume that for these teams, this 2021 season was ever only about one game. To add to it, this might just be the most competitive matchup we’ve seen in a while. Rye is in the midst of a dominant streak, having won 18 of the last 19 meeting but this Harrison group—and its seniors— has proven that they have what it takes to tangle with the explosive Garnets. Last season, in the first meeting between the two teams, the Huskies managed to control the ball and grind out the clock to play Rye to a 13-13 tie at the half. Sure, Rye’s offense picked
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up steam in the second half, rattling off 28 unanswered points, but the fact is, the Huskies were able to draw up a blueprint for success. This year, with several returning standouts like Casey Judelson and Troy Straus, you would have to believe that the Huskies (3-1) have faith they can execute for four full quarters. On the other hand, the Garnets (4-0) might feature a host of new faces—including the quarterback tandem of Teddy Berkery and Owen Kovacs— but it hasn’t slowed them down one bit. They’ve run roughshod over nearly every team they’ve played but truly shined the brightest when they ran into a tough Yorktown. Against the Huskers, the Garnets battled back from a first half deficit to shut out the visitors in the final 24 minutes of play and come away with the victory. So this Rye team certainly has the grit they’ll need for this next challenge. Who wins on Saturday? I’m
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On April 17, Rye and Harrison will square off for the latest installment of “The Game.” After a long pandemic year, the rivalry showdown is a sign that things are getting back to normal. Photo/Mike Smith
not one for making predictions. But for a neutral observer like me, it doesn’t even really matter. After a year of uncertainty,
“The Game” is happening and things feel right in Section I. I’m just happy to be along for the ride.
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• Lucas Perez-Segini caught 2 passes for 89 yards & 2 TDs • Caden Whaling rushed for 140 yards • Rye will play rival Harrison on 4/17 By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor After opening the season with three convincing victories, undefeated Rye rolled into Eastchester on Saturday afternoon looking to extend that streak. With their balanced attack and bend-but-don’t break defense, the Garnets were able to do exactly that, coming away with a 28-7 victory to stay unbeaten on the year. From the opening kickoff, the Garnets methodically moved the ball against the Eagles’ defense, eating up chunks of yardage behind running back Caden Whaling, who finished with 140 yards and a touchdown. By the end of the first half, the Garnets had amassed a three-score lead that was never in peril after intermission. According to wideout Lucas Perez-Segini, who caught two touchdown passes from Owen Kovacs and finished with 89 receiving yards on the day, the game was a showcase for Rye’s multitude of weapons and efficient offensive production. “This was a big league game,” Perez-Segini said. “The idea was just to come out, keep things simple, and execute.” Against a potent Eagles’ offense led by quarterback Angelo Sperandio, the Garnets surrendered yardage but proved adept at keeping Eastchester out of the end zone, as evidenced by backto-back goal line stands in the first half. But the first red zone stop may have been the turning point of the game, as Rye capitalized on the first play after the turnoveron-downs when Owen Kovacs hit Perez-Segini for a 74-yard touch-
down pass to make it 21-0. “I think our defense is one of our greatest assets because our coaches prepare us and we’re able to read the offense,” Perez-Segini said. “After that goal line stand, we were able to hit a big play which definitely gave us a sense of relief.” At 4-0, the Garnets will now prepare for their biggest test to date, an April 17 showdown with rival Harrison. “The Game”—as it is known—is one of the most storied rivalries in New York State football and the April 17 showdown between the two teams will mark the 93rd installment of the series. Having won 18 of the last 19 meetings, Rye has climbed to an all-time 4742-3 series lead. And will look to extend that streak against a Harrison team coming off its first defeat of the year, a 49-20 loss to John Jay on April 9. According to Rye head coach Dino Garr, the Garnets are peaking at the right time and will look for production from Whal-
ing and the quarterback tandem of Teddy Berkery and Owen Kovacs to lead the way offensively. Against the Garnets, Kovacs—who threw for two touchdowns—and Berkery combined for 143 yards through the air and 40 on the ground. Saturday will mark the first time either signal-caller will appear in the Harrison-Rye game on the varsity level. “I know I wouldn’t want to prepare against [those two],” Garr said. “We’re just blessed to have two quarterbacks and they’ve done a great job for us, especially in terms of line management.” “They’ve worked [hard] since the beginning and we all have so much confidence in both of them,” Perez-Segini added. “And we know that Harrison is always a huge game.” Rye and Harrison are scheduled for a 3 p.m. kickoff on Saturday afternoon. CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com
Caden Whaling shakes off an Eastchester tackler on April 10. Whaling rushed for 140 yards and a touchdown against the Eagles.
Angelo Sperandio tries to break free against the Garnets. Photos/Mike Smith
Teddy Berkery throws a pass on April 10. Berkery and Owen Kovacs have both played well under center for the Garnets this year.