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April 23, 2021 | Vol. 9, Number 14 | www.ryecityreview.com
DOT begins resurfacing projects in Westchester
Splash Down! The Rye football team celebrates a win over rival Harrison on April 17. The Garnets won the 93rd installment of “The Game” 21-13 and lead the all-time series 48-42-3. For story, see page 16.
New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez announced on Thursday, April 15 that work is getting underway on a $15.7 million project to resurface sections of four key roadways in Westchester County. The project will enhance safety and improve travel conditions on 11.5 miles of roadways that provide access to some of the county’s busiest villages and town centers, as well as the Westchester County Airport and Interstate 287. Roadways to be resurfaced include State Route 9 in the villages of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow, State Route 22 and State Route 433 in the town of North Castle, and State Route 120 in the village of Harrison and town Photo/Mike Smith of North Castle. “As New York State recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic and more of our economy reopens, it’s imperative that we keep investing in our roads and bridges cations throughout the year. Ad- to ensure they are ready to meet ditionally, DEF accepts medica- the demands of the 21st Centutions by appointment on the first ry,” Dominguez said. “This projTuesday of each month at the ect will enhance safety and imH-MRF. For more information prove driving conditions on some or to schedule an appointment, of the most important roadways visit https://environment.west- in Westchester County, facilitatchestergov.com/facilities/h-mrf ing the smooth flow of people or contact the Recycling Help- and goods for many years to Line at 813-5425 or 211. come.” The county also has installed While preliminary work has locked and secured collection already begun, resurfacing of the boxes at 38 police department roadways will begin in July and headquarters throughout West- employ the use of a reinforced chester, where medications can asphalt overlay, which is a stronbe dropped off (most are avail- ger and longer-lasting material able 24 hours a day/7 days a than the existing surface. The week). For more information, project will also repair or upvisit https://environment.west- grade shoulders, guide rails, bachestergov.com/residents/recy- sins, gutters and curb ramps. cling-guidelines/medications. Traffic signals will also be updat(Submitted) ed to enhance vehicle flow. Consistent with Gov. Cuomo’s Drivers First initiative, the project has been planned to minimize impacts to traffic and adjacent communities. Paving operations will occur between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. with periodic nighttime
County to participate in National Drug Take-Back Day On April 24, National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, Westchester County’s Department of Environmental Facilities, DEF, will provide residents with the opportunity to dispose of prescription and over-the-counter medications at the Household Hazardous-Material Recovery Facility, H-MRF, in Valhalla by appointment from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Residents must wear masks and can drive through and drop off their medications, which should be in their original containers, if possible, or placed inside sealed plastic bags. The H-MRF is located on the county’s Valhalla Campus at 15 Woods Road in Valhalla. Safely disposing of unused or
expired pills, liquid medications and ointments keeps them from being misused and keeps people and pets safe from accidental poisoning. To protect our drinking water, rivers, streams and aquatic life, never flush medications. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health shows year after year, that the majority of misused and abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including someone else’s medication being stolen from a home medicine cabinet.
In 2020, DEF collected and safely disposed of 5,954 pounds of prescription and over-thecounter medications through collection events at the H-MRF. Last fall, Americans turned in nearly 493 tons (985,392 pounds) of unused or expired prescription drugs and vape devices at nearly 4,600 sites operated by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency, USDEA, and nearly 4,200 of its state and local law enforcement partners. Overall, since 2010, USDEA and its partners have taken in nearly 13.7 million pounds of pills and liquid medicine. Residents who cannot make it to the DEF event on April 24 can safely dispose of their unwanted medications at many convenient police department drop-off lo-
road closures. The project is expected to be complete by late 2021. The paving projects include: State Route 9 from State Route 119 in the village of Tarrytown to College Avenue in the village of Sleepy Hollow. State Route 22 from Route 120 to Middle Patent Road in the town of North Castle State Route 433 from the Connecticut state line to State Route 22 in the town of North Castle State Route 120 from Lake Street in the village of Harrison to the Greenwich American Centre in the town of North Castle State Route 120 from Westchester Avenue to Westerleigh Road in the village of Harrison “I am so pleased that the State Department of Transportation is beginning this $15.7 million project to resurface Westchester roads,” state Sen. Shelley Mayer said. “I am particularly appreciative of these critical investments in State Routes 120 in Harrison and North Castle, State Routes 22 and 433 in North Castle. Each and every day, I hear from residents as they see and experience how important these investments are for their quality of life and the success of the economy.” Motorists are urged to slow down and drive responsibly in work zones. Fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. Convictions of two or more speeding violations in a work zone could result in the suspension of an individual’s driver license. “These pavement resurfacing projects will serve as a boost to area residents and businesses who rely on the County and State’s infrastructure for smooth passage each day,” Westchester County Executive George Latimer said. “Maintaining our roads is a vital function of government— and one that can be seen every day. I look forward to seeing the completion of this project.” (Submitted)
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State announces $15M digital inclusion program
Speaker Carl Heastie and state Assemblyman Steve Otis established a new $15 million statewide Digital Inclusion Grant Program to assist local efforts to bring digital equity to individuals left out of today’s essential digital technology.
Speaker Carl Heastie and state Assemblyman Steve Otis, chairman of the Science & Technology Committee announced on Thursday, April 8 that the approved 2021-22 state Budget includes the Assembly’s proposal to establish a new $15 million statewide Digital Inclusion Grant Program to assist local efforts to bring digital equity to individuals left out of today’s essential digital technology. New York now joins the national movement to support statewide programs that fund digital inclusion programs at the local level by providing affordable broadband access, devices and a training course with tech support to disadvantaged individuals. “This pandemic compounded the disparities that have long existed in access to digital technology and training,” Heastie said. “From education to employment to health care, our lives are becoming increasingly conducted in virtual spaces. This digital inclusion program will help ensure that New Yorkers are not left behind as the world we live in becomes more digitally based.” Otis added, “The Digital Inclusion Grant Program will address digital inequities in education, employment and health care faced by those left out of today’s digital world. Thanks go to Speaker Heastie and Assembly colleagues in supporting our Science and Technology Committee proposal to create a statewide program to deliver access, devices and training to underserved individuals and households.” “When schools across the state had to quickly pivot to an online based learning system, the disparities in digital access were put on full display,” said
Education Committee Chairman Michael Benedetto. “Access to digital technology has clearly become the next great equalizer, and this program will allow us to mediate those disparities and help ensure greater equality in technology access and training.” “Our libraries are often a lifeline for many New Yorkers looking to access the technology that has become such a huge part of our daily lives,” said Libraries and Education Technology Committee Chair Kimberly JeanPierre. “This funding will ensure that libraries can continue to be the cornerstone of our communities where people can connect to our increasingly digital world.” One not-for-profit that has been partnering with community organizations throughout Westchester County on digital inclusion programs has been STEM Alliance. Their Digital Equity Now initiative is working on programs in Larchmont, Mamaroneck, Yonkers, Port Chester, Peekskill, New Rochelle, Ossining, Sleepy Hollow and Mount Vernon. “The pandemic made it actually obvious that we have a digital divide in Westchester County where 50,000 community members have no internet subscription and over 30,000 have no computer in their home,” said Meg Kaufer, STEM Alliance president. “Research shows that high levels of trust at the community level are needed to promote technology adoption. Assemblyman Otis’s Digital Inclusion Grant program recognizes that with the right funding, local nonprofits and community-based organizations are best positioned to bring local solutions to the solve the digital marginalization of our County’s most fragile
community members.” This statewide grant program would be administered by the state Education Department, SED. Grants would be available on an application basis to not-for-profits, schools, libraries, local governments, municipal housing authorities and other community-based organizations seeking to provide digital inclusion programs. “The State of New York has made history,” said Angela Siefer, executive director of the National Digital Inclusion Alliance, NDIA. “Dedicating $15 million to equitable access and use of digital tools is ground-breaking. The federal government allocated funds to subsidize home broadband access but affordably is only one barrier to digital equity. New York’s Digital Inclusion Grant Program will support the on-the-ground work necessary to help the most disadvantaged sign up for and make the most of home broadband. NDIA encourages every state to follow New York’s lead.” Digital inclusion programs, also referred to as “digital equity” or “digital navigator” programs, are the model used throughout the country to address existing disparities in digital access because of cost, race, location and age. These programs include the elements needed for digital literacy: affordable broadband access, devices and training with technical support. Local efforts at digital inclusion programs exist in parts of the state, and SED recently held two statewide digital equity summits to focus on the importance of digital inclusion and achieving digital equity in New York State. (Submitted)
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Join NAMI Westchester for its virtual event Before the pandemic, in any given year, one in five people in the U.S. reported having a mental health condition. Mental health experts suggest the figure is now two in five, or even higher. Every year, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, known locally as NAMI Westchester, brings together hundreds of people to raise mental health awareness and funds through NAMIWalks Westchester. This year due to COVID-19, NAMI is continuing its virtual NAMIWalks event. Across the U.S., many
local NAMI organizations are joining together on Saturday, May 22 to participate in NAMIWalks Your Way: A United Day of Hope. Anyone can participate in NAMIWalks Your Way by registering for the event at vwww. namiwalks.org/Westchester vand picking an activity of their choice, such as jumping rope, baking a cake, practicing yoga or walking, hiking or running with friends and family in the neighborhood—all while taking precautions to stay safe.
On Saturday, May 22: 9 a.m., Virtual Early Morning Yoga 9:30 a.m, NAMI Westchester will Stream a Morning Program; including stories and inspiration from our board, volunteers, teams and walkers! 10:30 a.m., Head out and do your NAMIWalks Your Way! Do It Your Way. 12-2 p.m., Pick Up Parade— Tailgate/Celebration party. At NAMI Westchester’s office, 100 Clearbrook Road in Elmsford. Stop by NAMI Westchester:
•Pick up 2021 T-shirts • Entertainment DJ/balloons/ signage/Henna •Snacks, materials and more. You can drive through, cheer and honk your way through our stations! Or come on in and park, visit a table and stay safe with us, following COVID safety guidelines. NAMIWalks Your Way Westchester will be joined by nearly 40 other NAMIWalks and hundreds of thousands of mental health supporters and advocates from across the country. Participants will share their activities on social media and follow NAMI Westchester’s program on Face-
book, Twitter and Instagram that includes inspiring livestreams, mental health facts and local entertainment. “It has been more than a year since the pandemic upended our lives with feelings of uncertainty, anxiety, and isolation,” according to Louise Ellis, NAMI Westchester Board Chairwoman. “We have all been impacted in some way. Even as we are isolated geographically, we can be united in our common goal of Mental Health for All and ensure no one in our community feels alone.” To join NAMIWalks Your Way: A United Day of Hope,
visit vnamiwalks.org/westchester. There is no registration fee, but fundraising is encouraged. One hundred percent of funds raised support NAMI Westchester’s free local mental health programs, resources and services. NAMIWalks is supported across the country by National Partners Alkermes, Humana and Takeda Lundbeck. NAMI Westchester is part of the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. (Submitted)
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Health Department offers residents free minnows After a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Westchester County Department of Health will once again give away free minnows for residential ponds and water
features, along with mosquito dunks, advice and strategies to prevent the spread of mosquito-borne diseases like West Nile Virus. A total of 250 pounds of min-
nows will be available at the Westchester County Airport, 2 Loop Road in West Harrison as follows: • Friday, April 23, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Saturday, April 24, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residents with ornamental ponds can add fathead minnows to the water. The minnows eat mosquito larvae, preventing them from maturing into biters. Dunks serve the same purpose in birdbaths, rain barrels and un-
After a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Westchester County Department of Health will once again give away free minnows for residential ponds and water features to prevent the spread of mosquito-borne diseases.
used pools. Residents who plan to pick up minnows should wear masks, maintain social distancing when they arrive, and bring a bucket or pail. The Health Department will distribute the minnows in watertight plastic bags. To keep the minnows viable, residents should
bring them straight home and release them immediately into ponds with at least eight inches of water. “With their hearty appetites, this baitfish can keep mosquitos from breeding in your pond and biting you in your own backyard,” said Dr. Sherlita Amler, county commissioner of health. Any resident can help reduce the mosquito population, even without minnows, just by removing standing water around their yard, covering trash containers kept outside and draining birdbaths twice a week. “Mosquitoes can lay their eggs in a puddle, a flowerpot saucer or an old tire, so after it rains, pour out standing water and clear your yard and the pavement around your home of buckets, wheelbarrows and toys that hold standing water,” Amler said. Any large areas of standing water on public property that cannot easily be removed should be reported to the Health Department at 813-5000. For more information, download the “Westchester County Cares Bug Off” brochure on the West Nile Virus page athttps:// health.westchestergov.com/westnile-virus. (Submitted)
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100th Anniversary Wallauer paint and decorating centers have been serving Westchester, Rockland and Putnam counties since 1921. The fourth-generation family-owned business, headquartered in White Plains offers the finest selection of paints from Benjamin Moore, specialty products and accessories from Ace Hardware, window treatments from Hunter Douglas, designer fabrics and wall coverings, area rugs and home design services, and has 15 stores across the region. One hundred years ago, Co-Founder Clarence Wallauer gave up his job as a paint salesman and opened the very first Wallauer store. After many years of growing and running a successful business, Wallauer suffered a stroke. He returned to work after several weeks and decided to ask his son-in-law, Bob Duncan Sr., an architect, to join him in operating the store. In the 1950s, grandson Bob Duncan Jr. came on board and officially took over in 1982. Now retired, he has passed the day-to-day responsibilities of running the business to his two daughters, Donna and Debbie Duncan, the fourth generation of family owners. The company philosophy has always been: “Good old-fashioned family values, a team approach, and integrity.” It is these principles that have enabled the organization to reach a milestone of 100 years in business, achieved by only the very best of American companies. The secret to Wallauer success isn’t a secret at all, according to company COO Edward Klein. “It really comes down to having a knowledgeable group of people who know their craft and provide excellent customer service,” he said. “Then it is word-of-mouth recommendations from satisfied customers that Wallauer is the go-to place for home improvement locally.” To thank long time customers as well as new ones, a $100 gift certificate will be awarded to one shopper in every store every month through December. To register for the drawings, visit www.wallauer.com/100.
In addition, Wallauer will offer a “buy one paint sample, get a second one at 100% off” throughout the year. Visit https:// www.wallauer.com/specials/ for more details. Wallauer offers a wide variety of interior and exterior paints and stains, including low-odor paints, washable finishes and more from Benjamin Moore and is the largest Benjamin Moore paint, hardware and decorating retailer in Westchester, Rockland and Putnam counties. Wallauer also offers their own brand of paints and has more than 5,000 color selections available ensuring there is a perfect color for every project. Customers can take advantage of their color matching services and even create their own custom color palate—a Wallauer specialty. Across 15 Westchester, Putnam and Rockland county locations, Wallauer offers home design services in six and offers Ace Hardware Departments in five. Every Wallauer Design department features the latest window displays from Hunter Douglas Window Fashions, specializing in motorization and full house automation of blinds and shades. Carrying hundreds of designer fabrics from Robert Allen, Kravet, Fabricut and Kasmir and top wallpaper designers that include Schumacher, Thibaut, Nina Campbell, Candice Olson and more. Custom-made Roman shades, fabric panels and cornices products and accessories can be created to match any style and budget. Highly trained staff can provide recommendations and offer in-store consultations and in-home services to people living in and around the tri-county area. Wallauer also supports home and commercial contractors with a variety of services including estimates, job specs and submittals. They have dedicated sales reps who will visit the job site with the contractor to assist with job estimates, writing commercial specs and preparing color drawdowns. They also assist with enrollment in the Benjamin Moore Contractor Rewards program and are the only dealer to offer auto submis-
sion of receipts for contractors. Wallauer stores are located in White Plains, Bedford Hills, Carmel, Mohegan Lake, Ossining, Pelham, Port Chester, Scarsdale, Yonkers, Yorktown Heights, New Rochelle, Ardsley and Lewisboro/Cross River. There is also a location in Nanuet in Rockland County which offers Ace Hardware products and there is one location in Putnam County in Mahopac. Customers can shop online and pick-up in store at www.shop. wallauer.com. For more information, visit www.wallauer.com/ or call 948-4000. (Submitted)
From left, Ed Klein: Wallauer COO; Ethan Mason, district manager of the Westchester Northern stores; Ron Bonventre, Wallauer board member who manages the companies Purchasing and Inventory controls; Paul Mihalchik, district manager for the Westchester Southern stores; and Jason Jackson, manager of central distribution for the largest Wallauer location in White Plains.
Ed Klein, the COO of Wallauer paint and decorating centers.
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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 Alexander Ave., Harrison 2/17/21 $532,000
1 Braxmor Drive N., Harrison 3/12/21 $1,215,000
1 Parsonage Point, Rye 3/27/21 $2,875,000
11 Sand St., Port Chester 3/8/21 $390,000
110 Ellsworth St., Harrison 3/24/21 $774,000
128 Henry Ave., Harrison 11/18/20 $699,000
13 Lavender Lane, Rye Brook 3/1/21 $1,370,460
14 Barrett Lane, Port Chester 2/18/21 $675,000
15 Woodside Ave., W. Harrison 3/2/21 $850,000
16 Brook Lane, Rye Brook 2/23/21 $635,000
16 Lasalle Ave., Rye 3/10/21 $1,967,500
18 South Regent St., Port Chester 3/19/21 $650,000
19 Lavender Lane, Rye Brook 3/23/21 $1,355,400
20 Bradford Ave., Rye 3/4/21 $1,280,000
21 Westview Ave., Rye Brook 2/25/21 $347,500
22 harbor Terrace Drive, Rye 3/19/21 $1,080,000
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Health Notes
Put on a happy face Why experts say a good mood can lead to good health
It doesn’t take a scientist to understand that laughter feels good, while anger feels awful. But it does take one to explain why one of these feelings can boost the immune system, while the other can wear it down, damage the heart and increase the risk for dementia. Simply put: “Mood can influence your health,” said Dr. Erin Michos, director of Women’s Cardiovascular Health at Johns Hop-
kins School of Medicine in Baltimore. Studies show negative emotions — including anger, hostility and pessimism — are linked to a higher risk of heart disease and lower chance of recovery from events such as heart attacks, as well as poorer cognitive health. Conversely, a growing body of research shows feelings such as happiness, optimism, gratitude, a sense of purpose, well-being or satisfaction in
A growing body of research shows feelings such as happiness, optimism, gratitude, a sense of purpose, well-being or satisfaction in life lead to better heart and brain health.
life lead to better heart and brain health. A 2016 study in Health Psychology even found that having a happy spouse or partner could improve an individual’s overall health and increase healthy behaviors, such as being more physically active. There are many reasons for this, said Michos, a cardiologist who co-authored a recent American Heart
Association scientific statement on the ways in which psychological health impacts heart and brain health. Strong, negative feelings, such as anger, and stress, such as from anxiety or depression, activate the amygdala, the region in the brain that handles emotion. It activates the body’s “fight or flight” response, triggering the release of cortisol and adrenaline, hormones that make the heart beat faster and blood pressure rise, she said. “This can be stressful on the heart, particularly for people who have underlying hear conditions.” It also can cause blood platelets to form clots, and trigger plaque in the heart or brain to rupture, causing a heart attack or stroke. Prolonged stress also increases inflammation and lowers the body’s immune response. This biological response may be compounded by harmful behaviors, Michos said. “People with poor coping mechanisms for stress may sleep poorly, engage in binge eating and exercise less.” On the flip side, lowering stress through positive feelings also affects brain circuitry, said Jill Goldstein, founder and executive director of the Innovation Center on Sex Differences in Medicine and profes-
sor of psychiatry and medicine at Harvard Medical School in Boston. Mindfulness, humor and other mental coping skills can help people stay healthier by reducing the amount of cortisol running through their bodies, she said. In women, this can protect the production of estradiol, a type of estrogen that can be important for preserving good brain health. “We are also enhancing our immune systems when we help regulate the stress response,” she said. “The brain talks to the body and calms the body down. It slows your breathing and your heart rate. Some people are better able to do this than others.” But it’s not just the absence or reduction of stress that gives the brain what it needs to coordinate better overall health, Michos said. “Well-being is more than the absence of mental distress,” she said. “Happiness, optimism, a sense of purpose, gratitude, mindfulness — these are all associated with favorable heart
health, even independently of a lack of negative factors.” And research shows anything good for the heart is good for the brain. Michos said people don’t have to be naturally cheery or easygoing to reap these benefits. “Some of this can be learned,” she said. “You can cultivate positive thinking and mindfulness and coping mechanisms to deal with adversity.” Staying physically active also helps to boost mood, she said. So does spending time with friends and family to build strong social support. The better someone feels, the more likely they are to maintain their health, Michos said. “Optimistic people take better care of themselves. They are more compliant with medication, more likely to get checkups, to eat healthy and exercise.” It’s never too late to make a difference, said Goldstein. “The brain is very retrainable. The older we get, the more difficult it is to do, but it can be done.”
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Health Notes
Environmental effects
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Things to know this Earth Day
Earth Day puts a spotlight on the planet’s health — which, doctors say, is closely tied to your own. Here are five things to know about the connection. Pollution is not a small, faraway health issue “The footprint of pollution globally is massive,” and air pollution is the biggest danger, said Dr. Sanjay Rajagopalan, chief of cardiovascular medicine for University Hospitals Harrington Heart and Vascular Institute in Cleveland. The World Health Organization estimates 12.6 million deaths a year can be attributed to environmental risks. That’s more than a fifth of all deaths, and more than a quarter of deaths in children younger than 5. Air pollution alone contributes to more deaths worldwide than many other illnesses combined, Rajagopalan said. But it’s also an American problem, said Dr. Aaron Bernstein, interim director of the Center for Climate, Health, and the Global Environment at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston. A recent study in Environmental Research estimated that each year, polluted air from the burning of fossil fuels in the U.S. kills more than 300,000 people.
“It’s almost like having a COVID pandemic every year,” he said. Air pollution hurts more than you know It’s much more than watery eyes or an obscured view of the mountains. “Air pollution makes children have to come see me in the emergency room because they can’t breathe,” said Bernstein, who also is a pediatrician at Boston Children’s Hospital. “It makes people who are older who have chronic lung problems go to the emergency room because they can’t breathe. It contributes to people dying from respiratory infections, including COVID.” It has been linked to an increased risk of pregnancy complications such as preterm birth and preeclampsia, certain types of
cancer, and cognitive decline in older adults. It’s also bad for the heart, Rajagopalan said. Even short-term exposure over hours or days increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure, abnormal heartbeats and sudden death. “Most physicians don’t know that air pollution causes cardiovascular problems,” which is the primary way it kills, he said. Climate change is a health issue Climate change means higher temperatures. And higher temperatures may trigger heart attacks and make strokes more severe. Heat waves “are particularly dangerous for people who have medical problems, particularly heart problems and kidney problems,” Bernstein said.
The World Health Organization estimates 12.6 million deaths a year can be attributed to environmental risks.
“There’s strong evidence that heat waves are bad for mental health and increase risks of violence and suicides.” Climate change hurts people indirectly as well, he said. For example, it leads to more wildfires, which produce smoke. And wildfire smoke can lead to spikes in heart attacks, strokes and hospitalizations for heart failure, research shows. Changing weather patterns also can affect insects that spread diseases such as dengue fever, West Nile virus, Chagas and chikungunya. Save the planet, stop a pandemic? COVID-19 is the latest and worst coronavirus to strike humans recently, but there have been others.
Close relatives of such viruses are found in wild animals, including bats. And humans have been encroaching on their habitats. “Clearing forests evicts bats from their homes,” Bernstein said. “Bats without homes may be more likely to encounter people and spill a virus into a person that could spread around the world. “We must protect nature to protect ourselves,” he said, but at the moment humans are playing “an ill-fated game of Russian roulette with nature.” There’s hope, and you matter “It’s important to remember that air quality has gotten better in the United States over the last 40 years” thanks to the Clean Air Act of 1970 and relat-
ed regulations, Bernstein said. “We’ve seen acrossthe-board improvements in the air pollutants that are most harmful at the same time that our economy has grown substantially.” Dirty air and climate change stem from the same sources, Rajagopalan said. “Be an advocate for sustainable energy sources, sustainable food — all of these things are important,” he said. One person’s choices can seem small, but they can have an outsized importance, Bernstein said. Recycling or driving a less-polluting car sends a message about what we want the culture to be. “It’s about what we want for our own health, the health of our families, and especially the health of our children,” he said.
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Legal Notices NOTICE TO BIDDERS SEALED BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED by the Village Board of the Village of Tuckahoe at the Village Clerk’s Office, 65 Main Street, Tuckahoe New York until 10:30 a.m. on May 20, 2021, and will be publicly opened and read aloud at 11:00 A.M. for TRAFFIC SIGNAL REPLACEMENTS – VARIOUS LOCATIONS, VILLAGE OF TUCKAHOE, NEW YORK. The location of the Traffic Signal Replacements are as follows in the Village of Tuckahoe, in accordance with the Contract Documents on file with and which may be obtained at the Village Clerk’s Office: LOCATION INTERSECTION 1. 2. 3. 4.
Midland Avenue and Winter Hill Road Main Street and Fairview Ave. / Cameron Place Fisher Avenue and Marbledale Place Fisher Avenue and Columbus Avenue
Fisher Avenue and Columbus Avenue The Village Clerk and the Superintendent will submit a report to the Village Board of all bids received and their recommendations concerning the awarding of a contract at a meeting of the Village Board. The Village Board of the Village of Tuckahoe reserves the right to waive any informalities in the bidding and to reject any and all bids. The Village Board requires each bid to be accompanied by a certified check for a sum equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, or a bond with sufficient sureties to be approved by the Village Attorney, in a sum equal to five percent (5%) of the amount bid, conditioned that if his/her proposal is accepted, he/she will execute such further security as may be required for the faithful performance of the Contract as set forth in these contract documents. The successful bidder will be required to post a Performance Bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price. No bid will be accepted without a Non-Collusion Statement as required pursuant to Section 103d of the General Municipal Law. Contractor warrants and represents that all employees and independent contractors affiliated with or employed by such contractors or any subcontractors shall be compensated at the prevailing wage, including, where applicable wage rates mandated by the New York State Department of Labor for the work performed in connection with any project. It is understood that there must be a written contract executed by the Mayor of the Village of Tuckahoe, pursuant to Village Board Resolution. This is subject to appropriations approved by the Village Board. By order of the Village Board of the Village of Tuckahoe DATED: April 23, 2021 CAMILLE DISALVO / VILLAGE CLERK
NOTICE TO BIDDERS HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Notice is hereby given that SEALED PROPOSALS for: RFB #21/22-02: FLOORS AND FLOOR COVERINGS – PROVIDE AND INSTALL will be received until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at the Business Office of the Harrison Central School District, located at 50 Union Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528; (914) 630-3011. All bids will be publicly opened and read at said time and place. Specifications and bid forms may be obtained at www.bidnetdirect.com/new-york or from the district Business Office beginning April 20, 2021. All bid addenda will be transmitted to registered bid holders and posted to www.bidnetdirect.com/new-york. Bids shall be submitted in sealed envelopes bearing the name and address of the bidder on the outside, addressed to: PURCHASING AGENT, HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT and clearly marked on the outside with the bid opening date and “RFB #21/22-02: Floors and Floor Coverings- Provide and Install”. The Harrison Central School District is not responsible for bids opened prior to the bid opening if bid number and opening date do not appear on the envelope. Bids opened prior to the date and time indicated are invalid. The bidder assumes the risk of any delay in the mail, or in the handling of the mail by employees of the Harrison Central School District, as well as improper hand delivery. The Harrison Central School District reserves the right to waive any informalities in the bids, or to reject all bids, or to accept any bid which in the opinion of the Board will be to their best interest. By order of the Board of Education Gene George Purchasing Agent Dated: April 20, 2021
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Washing it away LIVE MIKE Mike Smith
In a year that has seen immeasurable tumult, it’s starting to feel as though we are finally on the precipice of our day-to-day lives “getting back to normal.” People are being vaccinated, the world is opening back up, and things seem less dire than they did even six months ago. But intermingled with those positive signs, there are still stark reminders that we live in a changed world. And that was evident this weekend at the football game between Harrison and Rye. The Rye-Harrison rivalry has been one of the most revered feuds in New York State high school football for nearly 100 years. Saturday afternoon marked the 93rd meeting between the two schools—and the first ever game played in April. And while it was refreshing to see the longtime foes do battle
on the gridiron in front of the largest crowd of spectators I’ve seen since the pandemic shut things down last March, there was still more than enough evidence to prove that we aren’t out of the woods yet. Make no mistake, there was a crowd—or at least what passes for one nowadays—at Saturday’s game. With two spectators allowed per athlete, plus the school staff media members and other school officials with vaguely defined game day responsibilities, “The Game” was certainly the best-attended event I have covered in at least 10 months. Overall, it felt like a late October playoff game in any other normal year. But in a season without pandemic protocol, the Harrison-Rye game simply dwarfs the rest of the year’s events. Thousands of fans filling the bleachers and ringing around the field, sidelines packed with past players here to cheer on their alma mater—it’s a pretty big deal. So while there was passion
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and emotion on the field— which was plainly evident to everyone in attendance—the atmosphere just felt off; no dueling bands, no rabid student sections attempting to out-cheer the other side, no steady hum from the throngs of onlookers just waiting to explode in response to a big play. It just felt well, off. That is until the final whistle sounded and Rye’s players— fresh off a 21-13 win—made their way over to hop into the Blind Brook for the traditional post-win splash. You could hear Rye’s coaches and administrators pleading with the kids to keep their masks on and be safe—and for the most part they did—but crowding along the banks of the brook with a mass of Rye fans, seeing those players howl in victory, that was about as close as I’ve felt to “normal” in a while, and I’m sure the players felt the same way. In that moment, there was no pandemic, no fear, just a rivalry game win and a flood of exuberance. We still have a long way to
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Luke Walsh joins the Rye football team for a splash in the brook following the Garnets’ 21-13 win over Harrison on April 17. In a year with so much negativity, Saturday’s postgame celebration was a moment of much-needed levity. Photo/Mike Smith
go before we’re back to normal, folks. But sometimes, even in the face of great upheaval, you can forget about everything for
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Game Notes: • Caden Whaling led all backs with 165 yards & 2 scores • Harrison had 5 fumbles, losing 3 of them • Rye leads the all-time rivalry with a 48-42-3 record
By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor Over the last decade and-ahalf, the most storied rivalry in Section I football has been a largely one-sided affair. Coming into the April 17 meeting between Harrison and Rye—the 93rd iteration of “The Game”— the Garnets had established primacy on the scoreboard, having won 19 of the last 20 contests. On Saturday, a game Harrison squad proved unable to flip the script as the Garnets authored a 21-13 win to maintain bragging rights over the Huskies for another year. Rye, which had implemented a two-quarterback system for much of the season, added a new wrinkle for Saturday’s game, unveiling a Wildcat offense that saw Caden Whaling—who came into the week as the Section I rushing leader—taking snaps alongside quarterbacks Teddy Berkery and Owen Kovacs. Whaling started to get going after Berkery threw a first quarter touchdown to Liam Lavelle, finishing with 165 yards and two touchdowns on the day. “The Wildcat was something we had been holding onto; we prepared it just for Harrison and we ran it against them,” Whaling said. “Just knowing that we had something in place for this game and executing it was huge.” Whaling’s third and final touchdown may have been the biggest of the day, as Rye was able to answer Harrison’s first touchdown with a scoring drive of their own to extend the lead to 21-7. “That was the most important drive of the season to this point,”
Whaling said. “It kept us up by two scores, which was big.” Defensively, the Garnets capitalized on a handful of Huskies’ miscues, recovering three of Harrison’s five fumbles and keeping their opponents out of the end zone until Casey Judelson—who ran 20 times for 88 yards—rumbled in on a short-yardage dive in the second half. Harrison quarterback Troy Straus would connect with Anthony Palatucci for a second score in the fourth quarter. “Harrison’s a great team and we knew all week this was going to be a tough game for us,” said senior linebacker Jack Bartlett. “We knew that [Judelson and Straus] were going to be the ones they gave the ball to, so we had to stop them if we wanted to win.” The victory gives the Garnets a 48-42-3 all-time series lead in the rivalry as Harrison has not recorded a victory against the Garnets since 2012. The decision to move football and other high-risk sports from the autumn to the spring also allowed for the Garnets to make history by becoming the first team in the
Harrison’s Casey Judelson hits the hole at Rye High School. Judelson scored a touchdown for Harrison.
history of the rivalry to earn a victory in April. “Just to be able to have this game, everyone who made this possible, this was just huge for
us,” Bartlett said. “And now this means we’re the only team to be winners in the spring, which is great.” Harrison (3-2) will finish up
Caden Whaling breaks a tackle against Harrison on April 17. Whaling rushed for 165 yards and two touchdowns in Rye’s 21-13 win.
their spring campaign this weekend against an opponent that has yet to be determined, while Rye (5-0) will vie to complete a perfect season when they travel
to take on either Spring Valley or Nyack for an April 25 bowl game. CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com
Owen Kovacs throws a pass against the Huskies on April 17. Photos/Mike Smith