May 28, 2021 by The Rye City Review

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May 28, 2021 | Vol. 9, Number 19 | www.ryecityreview.com

More than 1M digital vaccine passes issued

A fitting

TRIBUTE Mike Bruno, right, and Marco DiRuocco reflect on the life of Andrew Gurgitano before the annual memorial game between Harrison and Rye that celebrates the life of the Harrison teen who died suddenly in 2014. Harrison won this year’s matchup 3-1. For story, see page 16. Photo/Mike Smith

Latimer: ‘The State of our County is stronger’ Westchester County Executive George Latimer delivered his fourth State of the County Address in the Legislative Chambers of the Board of Legislators. Latimer acknowledged that COVID-19 has taken a toll on the county, but promised through good government, to restore and rebuild Westchester back better than it was before. “Look at us—look at us vaccinated and fighting back,” Latimer said. “We have a long way to go my friends, we still aren’t all the way back, but ladies and gentlemen we are getting there, and we are united to move forward.” Latimer stressed the importance of keeping his promise to cut county property taxes for the second year in a row, even in the midst of a crippling pandemic. He signed the 2021 budget maintaining all county services, cutting expenditure by $15.7 million, and increasing the county’s fund balance to more than $200 million—the largest fund balance in the county’s history. “I want to be clear—this is how government is supposed to work. This is good government,” Latimer said. “We have worked every day for you, and I

mean that. I know what it is like to struggle, I know what it is like to have mom and dad worried at the kitchen table about bills. I know because I have lived it.” The address included a series of videos detailing Westchester County’s continuous fight to the other side of the pandemic, including a compilation of public service announcements aimed at achieving greater vaccination numbers, a moving tribute to those who have passed from 9-11-related illness with a new memorial to be unveiled on the 20th anniversary this September, an acknowledgement of Vice Chairwoman Alfreda Williams, a trailblazer who is retiring after decades of public service, a recognition of the first ever Women of Westchester, WOW, Awards, and a plan to move Westchester County forward. The speech also highlighted several initiatives the Latimer Administration accomplished including: A 2020 budget that closed with no layoffs, no furloughs, no service cuts or borrowing for pension costs • A $16 million increase in the county’s General Fund Balance to more than $200 million by the

end of 2021—the largest in the county’s history • The #SpeakUpWestchester Campaign launched together with District Attorney Mimi Rocah, designed to encourage those who are the victim or witness a hate crime, bias or hate incident to report it • A strengthening of the Westchester County Human Rights Commission • The restoration of several Westchester County Youth Bureaus • The county’s new Compost & Education Center, to complement Westchester residents recycling at unprecedented rates • New appointments in leadership to several county departments, to ensure a diverse workforce for a diverse county • Dozens of completed, in-progress or approved infrastructure projects throughout the county Latimer commended Dr. Sherlita Amler and the county Department of Health, the Department of Public Safety and the Department of Emergency Services, who rose to the task from the onset of COVID-19, putting the health and safety of Westchester residents at the

forefront of their efforts. “Here in Westchester County we started vaccinating on January 5, and that day we started with ten Department of Health staff members at our health clinic just down the block from here in White Plains,” Latimer said. “We were learning and teaching each other how to vaccinate for COVID-19. From that moment it has been non-stop. I also want to thank the nearly one thousand County employees who volunteered their time to work at vaccination clinics—that is the Westchester spirit!” Latimer closed by reflecting on the many challenges the county has faced, and promising to continue to work, every day, for the good of the people of Westchester. “I am here to tell you tonight the State of our County—Westchester County—is strong and getting stronger,” Latimer said. “Yes, we have more work to do—but I am here to tell you tonight I am here to do the job at hand, you are here to do the job at hand and together, united— we will do the job at hand. We are the State of our County, and we are united to move forward.” (Submitted)

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on May 23 that more than one million Excelsior Passes have been issued since New York State launched the first-in-the-nation voluntary platform in March. Excelsior Pass, which is now being utilized by venues, universities, stadiums and businesses statewide, is a free, fast and secure way to present digital proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test results that’s helping to get New Yorkers back to the things they love and miss—safely. “After a long and incredibly difficult year, New Yorkers are finally returning to normal life and getting back to work amid rising vaccination rates, and the first-in-the-nation Excelsior Pass is a key part of that restoration of normalcy,” Cuomo said. “The fact that we’ve so quickly achieved a milestone—more than 1 million passes issued— speaks to New Yorkers’ desire to resume many of the activities they’ve given up over the past year and is good news for bringing our economy back and building a stronger state for the future. New Yorkers are ready for the new normal, and the Excelsior Pass will help them get there until we can defeat this terrible pandemic for good.” Excelsior Pass is supporting New Yorkers building back better through NYS DOH guidance, with an over 80% increase in downloads this week alone. As of May 19, the State lifted capacity restrictions and adopted Centers for Disease Control guidance on masks and social distancing for fully vaccinated individuals. Under the new guidance, certain businesses may choose to require proof of COVID-19 vaccination status and Excelsior Pass is an easy-to-use, verifiable option. New Yorkers can always present alternate forms of COVID-19 vaccination and negative test results— such as paper forms—directly at businesses and venues. Major sports venues across the State are already using Excelsior Pass to safely get even more fans back into stands, including Mad-

ison Square Garden, Barclays Center, Yankee Stadium, Citi Field, the Nassau Coliseum, Belmont Park, the Times Union Center, NBT Bank Stadium, the Carrier Dome, Sahlen Field—the temporary host of the Toronto Blue Jays—KeyBank Center and Frontier Field. Universities and colleges across New York—including State University of New York campuses such as the University at Buffalo, Binghamton University and Stony Brook University, as well as Syracuse University, Pace University and Long Island University—have already leveraged Excelsior Pass for in-person graduation ceremonies and large events, like sporting games, or plan to for the fall. At this time, Passes may only be retrieved for COVID-19 vaccinations or negative test results received in the state of New York, though it does not require you to be a resident of New York. The state is actively working with regional and international partners to broaden its use, as well as major New York State employers to support office reopenings. All Excelsior COVID-19 Vaccination Passes retrieved beginning on May 23 will be valid for 365 days, up from 180 days. Those who already have a Vaccination Pass may retrieve a new pass whenever they choose to in order to take advantage of this extension. At this time, New Yorkers should know that the 365 days relates only to the length of time the pass is valid. The duration of validity of Excelsior Vaccination Passes may continue to be updated to reflect the latest understanding from federal and state health experts and as additional science and trial data is released. For those interested in Excelsior Pass who have received their COVID-19 Vaccinations or PCR and/or Antigen Tests in the state of New York, visit epass.ny.gov to get started. (Submitted)

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Rocah, announce funding for interpreter services Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah and Westchester County Executive George Latimer announced May 19 that the county will provide funding for local Westchester police departments to access real-time interpreter services through Language Line. The move will allow law enforcement agencies to better serve residents, witnesses and crime victims in

their native languages. Language Line provides on-demand interpreting in more than 240 languages via mobile, video and phone through a team of more than 14,000 professional interpreters. The DA’s Office currently has access to services similar to those offered through Language Line. According to statistics, language barrier can be a strong

disincentive for crime victims or witnesses to approach law enforcement for assistance. Non-English speakers commonly rely on friends of family members to provide translation, but this informal process can be unwieldy and impractical, especially when reporting a crime. “Effective law enforcement is important to maintaining safe and secure communities across West-

chester and part of that is ensuring that our police departments and prosecutors are able to fully engage and communicate with all residents of all background,” Rocah said. “This generous support from the County will enable police to build better trust with immigrants and others with limited English skills, which will in turn help prevent crime and make our communities stronger and safer.” Under this initiative, the DA’s Office and any local police department in need of translation

Westchester County will provide funding for local police departments to access real-time interpreter services through Language Line. The move will allow law enforcement agencies to better serve residents, witnesses and crime victims in their native languages. The county Department of Public Safety already utilizes the service.

services in any language will contact the Westchester County Department of Public Safety Communications Unit which will connect the department with a translator. This will enable all residents to receive immediate translation services and be able to communicate with the police in the language in which they are most comfortable. “We have a duty to protect our residents, and if that means better communicating with them in their native language we want to do that,” Latimer siad. “It is difficult for police departments to have officers who speak each language spoken in Westchester County. Access to Language Line will enable the officers and the residents to communicate in their native language when interacting with the local police departments. The Westchester County Department of Public Safety has long used Language Line and it has proven to be very successful.” Language Line is also an invaluable service that we utilize to communicate promptly and effectively with persons who have been a victim of a crime or have a need for police assistance. A language barrier should never prevent anyone from getting the help or service they need.”

“The goal of every Westchester County police officer is to meet the needs of the communities we serve and to make continuing improvements to the services we provide,” said Andy Matturo, Scarsdale police chief and president of the Westchester County Chiefs of Police Association. “Enhancing access to all of our officers with translation services through Language Line in real-time will help us get details from crime victims and witnesses that much faster, which can allow us to solve cases and help victims.” Asian American Advisory Board Co-Chair Marjorie Hsu added, “I applaud Westchester County providing on-demand interpreters through Language Line to our local police departments. Asian Americans are the fastest growing demographic in New York and the U.S.; and language access has long been a significant challenge for new immigrants. There are 2300 living languages in Asia, and seven major dialects of the Chinese language. Providing our public safety staff with language assistance will greatly improve Asian American new immigrants’ sense of security and assimilation in Westchester.” (Submitted)

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County announces more homebound vaccinations The Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services, DSPS, has announced additional availability of the COVID-19 vaccine for those who are homebound. Any homebound individual, of any age, is eligible to receive the vaccine if you live in Westchester. Caregivers for the homebound are also eligible. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, DSPS has vaccinated more than 3,000 homebound individuals across the county. “Getting the vaccine is the one thing we all can do to protect ourselves and help stop the spread of COVID-19,” Westchester County Executive George Latimer said. “All people deserve the opportunity to receive the vaccine, and we want to make sure all homebound individuals have access to it. If you need a vaccine, please reach out to DSPS today.” To make an appointment, reach out to DSPS at 813-6300.

The Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services, DSPS, has announced additional availability of the COVID-19 vaccine for those who are homebound.

If all information specialists are on the phone assisting other callers, please leave a message and your call will be returned immediately. The county Depart-

ment of Health, in coordination with Empress EMS Services, has been vaccinating the homebound throughout Westchester County. (Submitted)

Clay Art Center Presents

Spring Fest

Giant pottery sale and fun for the whole family Live Raku firing demonstrations, hands-on kid’s clay activities and wheel throwing demonstrations Saturday, June 5 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Rain Date:June 12

40 Beech St., Port Chester, NY Social distancing and masks required. All activities will take place outside. Championing the arts in Westchester for more than 60 years, Clay Art Center is a hub for ceramic artists, and has been named one of the best places to take ceramics classes in the U.S. by Artsy. Spring Fest is a great opportunity to come and enjoy this Westchester arts destination while shopping for pottery bargains. It is fun for the whole family with hands-on kid’s clay activities, wheel throwing demonstrations and live raku firing demonstrations. Shop Local at Clay Art Center’s outdoor pottery sale. Enjoy a safe outdoor setting where you can browse hundreds of one-ofa-kind handmade ceramic works that have been donated by tristate area ceramic artists and are available to the public at greatly reduced prices. One hundred percent of revenues from this event support Clay Art Center.

Come see the pottery making experience in action. Clay Art Center artists will be demonstrating on the potter’s wheel throughout the day. Attendees will be able to buy an unfinished piece of pottery and watch it be glazed and fired live in an outdoor raku kiln. Kids will get to participate in hands-on clay activities throughout the day. The event will take place directly outside the gallery entrance at 40 Beech St. Masks and social distancing required. Your purchase directly supports and helps fund Clay Art Center. Rain date is

scheduled for June 12. For more information visit clayartcenter. org. (Submitted) Clay Art Center is a nationally recognized non-profit center for the advancement and practice of ceramic arts offering exhibitions, clay classes for adults and children, studio spaces for clay artists and outreach programs in the community. It is located in the heart of Port Chester at 40 Beech St., Port Chester, NY 10573. Join Clay Art Center for virtual and in-person classes or shop online at www.clayartcenter.org.

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Grammy-winning choir in socially distanced experience On Saturday, July 3 at 6 p.m., Caramoor presents Grammy award-winning new-music choir The Crossing, led by Donald Nally, in its unique, socially distant, live performance, The Forest. In a time when choirs cannot sing and perform together in conventional ways, The Forest features the 24 singers of The Crossing, situated in the sounds and sights of the Caramoor grounds, while audience members walk, socially distanced, through the soundscape and land-

scape. It focuses on the symbiotic relationship between individual trees and the forest—a metaphor for the relationship between each singer and the ensemble. The libretto is formed from The Crossing singers’ reflections on their isolation during COVID-time, overlaid with texts from Scott Russell Sanders’ essay Mind in the Forest. The music was composed by conductor Donald Nally and assistant conductor Kevin Vondrak. “Caramoor is an oasis of

discovered vistas and stunning surprises as you turn each corner of The Forest’s path; the singers of The Crossing merge with the trees, plants, and sprawling lawns of this iconic estate in an organic way that allows the words of our pandemic experience to appear to emerge from the earth and hang in the branches above,” Nally said. “It is a perfect marriage of music, ensemble, and venue for our first visit to Caramoor—as memorable for our ensemble as we hope it will be for listeners.”

Under the guidance of in-house sound designer Paul Vazquez, The Crossing developed an amplification system, ECHOES (Ex-Covid Haptotropic Optimistic Electrophonic Sound), to present The Forest in accordance with social distancing guidelines. Each ECHOES kit allows singers to stand and safely sing 30 feet from each other and from the audience while listeners walk along a well-worn, mostly flat path of approximately 0.75 miles lined with speakers. Though the work

captures the isolation of singers during the pandemic, ECHOES paradoxically allows The Forest to be intimate and personal. The 30-minute, intimate experience attempts to reestablish those currently-broken relationships between singers and audience members, and tells The Crossing’s story—a story of a planet in crisis, its people and its forests in peril, and yet, in that curiously human way, a story of hope and a way forward. Watch the world premiere of The Forest and read

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Caramoor presents The Crossing in its unique, socially distant, live performance, The Forest. In a time when choirs cannot sing and perform together in conventional ways, The Forest features the 24 singers of The Crossing, situated in the sounds and sights of the Caramoor grounds, while audience members walk,socially distanced, through the soundscape and landscape. Photo/John C. Hawthorne

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Latimer gives update on South County Trailway work Following the completion of the restoration of the North County Trailway in 2020, the county began the restoration of the South County Trailway. Together, these connected trailways run the entire length of Westchester. “Outdoor recreation is more important than ever,” County Executive George Latimer said. “In the past year, we’ve seen our parks become extremely popular and we’re proud to be able to provide these spaces to our residents. We are thrilled to be in the final phase of this project. Upon completion—bikers, walkers and joggers will have 36.2 miles of enhanced trailway to explore.” The South County Trailway project covers approximately six miles, stretching from Barney Street in Yonkers to Route 119 in Elmsford. The scope of work includes the restoration of the drainage system, which will keep the trailway dry, and the reconstruction of the asphalt, which will allow for a smoother ride. Both address safety and will decrease the likelihood of accidents. Signs, benches, traffic control gates, railing and plantings

are also being installed along the path. “Whether you’re looking to take a leisurely walk with the family or clocking miles on your bike, the North-South County Trailways are a great option,” said Kathy O’Connor, commissioner of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation. “We look forward to the completion of this project.” This project is the result of multiple departments working together; including the Department of Planning, the Department of Public Works and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation. “Westchester’s parks are our most popular County facilities; and our trailways are our most popular parks,” county Legislator MaryJane Shimsky said. “This section of the South County Trailway has been in need of repair for many years. Now we are nearing the point when the thousands of Westchester residents who enjoy this section of trailway will have a new surface on which to walk, run, cycle and skate.” County Legislator Ruth Walter

added, “The South County Trailway is a wonderful example of creative ways former industrial spaces can be reclaimed for recreational use. It’s been a fabulous asset to the quality of life of the people of Southern Westchester. I’m so excited that the County is undertaking the process of maintenance and repair that will ensure that this great, much-used park, will continue to be a wonderful outdoor resource for all the people of the County.” Construction is expected to be completed by next spring. For the latest construction updates follow the Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation on Facebook and Twitter. (Submitted)

Following the completion of the restoration of the North County Trailway in 2020, the county began the restoration of the South County Trailway. Together, these connected trailways run the entire length of Westchester.

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Early voting ahead for June primaries Early voting for the June 22 Primary will begin on Saturday, June 12 and end on Sunday, June 20. Hours will be as follows: Saturday, June 12 from 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, June 13 from 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Monday, June 14 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Tuesday, June 15 from 12 p.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 16 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, June 17 from 12 p.m.-8 p.m.

Friday, June 18 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, June 19 from 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, June 20 from 12 p.m.-5 p.m.

Registered voters can go to any of the following locations in Westchester County

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Salanitor retires from Rye Town Park Commission May 18 marks Rye Town Park Commissioner Benedict “Benny” Salanitro’s last Commission meeting, after an impressive 13year tenure. Salanitro has served the Rye Town Park Commission with honor and distinction since 2008; and his leadership and breadth of knowledge and experience have shaped improvements, upgrades and new construction that have made the park the heart and the pride of the communities that surround it. As such, the commission plans to formally celebrate his valued service with a proclamation declaring Tuesday, May 18, 2021, as “Benedict ‘Benny’ and Franca Salanitro Day,” in honor of Benny and his wife. Rye Town Supervisor Gary Zuckerman, who serves as president to the Rye Town Commission, took time to reflect on all that Salanitro has accomplished.“Benny has generously and selflessly shared his time, wisdom, guidance and expertise

with his fellow park commissioners and the many and varied stakeholders of Rye Town Park for thirteen years,” Zuckerman said. During that time, Salanitro served on the park’s Parking Solutions Committee, and provided critical guidance on a wide array of capital projects such as the Seawall Reconstruction Project. But Salanitro’s work didn’t stop there: he was integral to both the Tower Building and the Bath House roof replacement projects, installation of accessible ramps, improvements to the pathway and gave valued guidance on the park’s ongoing bathroom project.“Benny has been a singular asset to the Park Commission, and we want to ensure his legacy is celebrated by everyone who visits the Rye Town Park and enjoys its beautiful grounds and facilities,” Zuckerman said. Rye Brook Mayor Paul Rosenberg added, “As the longest serving member of the Rye Town Park

Benedict ‘Benny’ Salanitro

Commission, Benny’s knowledge about how to run a park is unparalleled. The commission is losing a huge amount of institutional knowledge, and one of the nicest guys you’ll ever meet. It was an honor and a pleasure to serve on the commission with Benny.” (Submitted)

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Health News

Forget about it? When to be concerned about forgetfulness Misplacing keys. Forgetting names. Struggling to find the right word. Walking into a room and forgetting why. Are these early signs of dementia? Or normal signs of aging? It all depends on the circumstances, health experts say. To distinguish between changes associated with typical aging and concerning signs of cognitive loss requires a deeper look. “Instead of thinking about things in terms of what is a sign of dementia, I would ask, ‘What is the situation in which those signs appear?’” said Dr. Jeffrey Keller, founder and director of the Institute for Dementia Research and Prevention in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. “It’s how the brain functions in response to a challenge that demonstrates early changes that can lead to dementia.” In other words, a person experiencing normal aging may experience some memory lapses, he said. But more important than whether they’ve misplaced their keys is whether they’re able to retrace their steps to find them. Or whether they can retain information long enough to carry out a multi-part task, such as filling out medical or tax forms, even if interrupted while doing so. For people with cognitive decline, “when you throw a monkey wrench in, things fall apart,” Keller said. “That’s when you see if there’s an ability to switch tasks.” The loss of executive function skills — the ability to plan, multi-task, make decisions and solve problems — is a greater indication of deteriorating brain health than the occasional memory lapse. And it can manifest in a vari-

ety of ways, according to experts in the field of aging. For example, people who are losing executive function often exhibit a loss of financial management skills long before being diagnosed with dementia. Research shows people with Alzheimer’s disease begin missing bill payments up to six years prior to diagnosis, and they have drops in their credit scores 2.5 years prior to diagnosis. There also may be other signs of poor financial decision-making, said Dr. James Galvin, a neurologist and director of the University of Miami’s Comprehensive Center for Brain Health.

“They might start making purchases they have not made before or fall prey to scams because judgment and their ability to understand the consequences of decisions may be impaired.” The Alzheimer’s Association lists 10 early signs and symptoms of dementia: memory loss that disrupts daily life; challenges in planning or solving problems; difficulty completing familiar tasks; confusion with time or place; trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships; problems with language while speaking or writing; misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps; de-

The loss of executive function skills — the ability to plan, multi-task, make decisions and solve problems — is a greater indication of deteriorating brain health than the occasional memory lapse.

creased judgment; withdrawal from work or social activities; and changes in mood or personality. The question isn’t whether a person sometimes exhibits one of these signs, it’s whether these behaviors are frequent or severe enough to disrupt daily work and social living, Keller said. If any of these behaviors do appear, he said, it’s important to first rule out other health problems. For example, uncontrolled high blood pressure, diabetes, depression and other illnesses can cause changes in brain function, including memory loss.

“The first stop is the primary care provider, because the person generally has a relationship with them,” he said. “They can make a diagnosis or start a work-up to make sure the changes aren’t from another cause.” Another reason to get someone evaluated before problems progress is to maximize the chances they are included in what can be difficult future decisions if they do have dementia, Galvin said. “Do they want a DNR (do-not-resuscitate order)? Who will be their health care proxy? Who will have durable power of attorney? We discuss these things right at the onset. It’s best to

address these questions early, so the person’s wishes can be accounted for.” Knowing when to bring a person in for evaluation can be tough, Galvin said. “It’s never too early and it’s never too late, but it’s better to be early than to be late.” While dementia cannot be cured, there are steps to slow cognitive decline, experts say. Practicing healthy behaviors earlier in life has been shown to preserve brain health as people age. Another thing people can do to preserve brain function is to continually challenge themselves to learn new things, Keller said.

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Health News

New dietary guidelines 5 things nutrition experts want you to know New federal dietary guidelines encourage Americans to focus more on eating healthy throughout life, to be flexible in their eating patterns and to cut down on empty calories. The recommendations — released every five years by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services — are designed to promote nutrition and prevent chronic disease. “The high prevalence of diabetes, cancer and heart disease could be reduced if people ate better,” said Judith Wylie-Rosett, a professor of health promotion and nutrition research at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City. “Chronic diseases are often related to obesity and poor nutritional habits.” Here are five important takeaways from nutrition experts: There’s flexibility The recommendations emphasize that healthy eating comes in many forms and can be adjusted to fit cultural traditions, personal tastes and different budgets. Swapping out red meat, for example, doesn’t mean people have to force down their least-favorite source of protein. “You can go with a plantbased diet or eat seafood, poultry and legumes rather than red meat,” said Penny Kris-Etherton, a distinguished professor of nutrition at Pennsylvania State University in University Park. The new focus on customization based on culture, budget and personal preference is a departure from the guideline’s past one-size-fits-all approach to healthy eating.

Limit empty calories For the first time, the guidelines say children under 2 should completely avoid foods and drinks with added sugars, such as cake, ice cream and fruit drinks. But the guidance for added sugars otherwise remains unchanged, despite a report last summer from the dietary guidelines advisory committee that called for everyone ages 2 and older to cut consumption to 6% of daily calories, down from the currently recommended 10%. Similarly, the guidelines stuck with previous advice on alcohol — no more than two drinks per day for men and one for women in adults who choose to drink. Sugar is often added to a variety of foods where you might not expect it, including bottled spaghetti sauce, ketchup, breads and cereals. It’s important to read nutrition labels and select foods accordingly, Kris-Etherton said. It’s never too late The guidelines for the first time outline recommendations “by life stage, from birth through older adulthood.” For example, babies should exclusively have breast milk for the first six months of life. If breastfeeding isn’t an option, babies should be fed an iron-fortified infant formula. In addition, the guidelines recognize that people 60 and older have slightly different nutritional needs. For instance, vitamin B12 deficiencies are more common in older people, so older adults are urged to eat the recommended amount of protein, a common source of B12, as well as B12-fortified foods.

How do we “make every bite count”?

Follow a healthy dietary pattern at every life stage. It’s never too early or too late to improve food and beverage choices.

Focus on meeting food group needs with nutrientdense foods and beverages, and stay within calorie limits.

Look at big picture Foods are not eaten in isolation but in a wide array of combinations over time – a dietary pattern. The idea, Wylie-Rosett said, is to eat a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables rather than focusing on specific nutrients. For example, beta carotene is a plant pigment and antioxidant found in carrots and other vegetables. “There are over 600 carot-

Customize nutrientdense food and beverage choices to reflect personal preferences, cultural traditions, and budgetary considerations.

Limit foods and beverages higher in added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium, and limit alcoholic beverages.

enoids, but the only one we talk about is beta carotene,” she said. “We’ve created our nutrient guides to avoid deficiencies, (but) what we need to do is focus on optimal health.” To that end, the guidelines recommend people vary their source of protein, fill half their plate with a mix of different fruits and vegetables, select low-fat dairy or soy alternatives, and avoid foods high in sugar, saturated fat

and sodium. Make it count The theme of the 164-page guideline is to “make every bite count.” That means avoiding high-calorie junk foods such as potato chips, cookies and calorie-laden (and nutrient-poor) fast foods in favor of healthier options, Kris-Etherton said. Think whole grains, fruits and vegetables; vegetable oils instead of butter or coconut oil; and low-fat dairy and

leaner proteins. “When you fill up on all the right foods, you don’t want the other foods, because you’re full and satisfied,” Kris-Etherton said. And the benefits multiply, she said. People will likely sleep better, be less stressed and have more energy to exercise. “It just goes on and on,” she said. “Good nutrition really helps with overall well-being.”

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NOTICE IS HEREY GIVEN the PLANNING BOARD, of the Village of Tuckahoe, will hold a public hearing on WEDNESDAY EVENING, AT 7:30pm on: JUNE 9, 2021 At the Village Hall, 65 Main Street, Tuckahoe, NY to consider the application of: JORGE & LORIANN PAIVA Residing at: 5 Hollywood Ave. who appeals the decision of the Building Inspector, who denied the issuance of a permit to: build a paver patio This property is located at: 15 Holywood Ave., Eastchester NY 10707 And is also known as SECTION 39 BLOCK 5 LOT(S) 12 The nature of the application is for the following relief: All interested parties are urged to attend this public hearing at which time they will be afforded the opportunity to express their views and or submit written communications to the Village Clerk or The Planning Board, 65 Main Street, Tuckahoe, NY 10707.

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Legal Notices LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON APPEAL BEFORE THE ZONING BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF TUCKAHOE, NEW YORK NOTICE IS H E R E BY G IVE N that the ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS, of the Village of Tuckahoe, will hold public hearing on WEDNESDAY EVENING, AT 7:30 pm ON: June 9, 2021 At the Village Hall, 65 Main Street, Tuckahoe, New York to consider the application of : John Vigilia/ Jonathan Villani Residing at 109 Wallace Avenue, Tuckahoe, NY 10707 who appeals the decision of the Building Inspector, who denied the issuance of a building permit to: John Vigilia@ 109 Wallace Avenue Building Permit Application BA 20-228 This property is located at: 109 Wallace Avenue, Tuckahoe, NY 10707 And is also known as Section 34 Block 1 Lot(s) 16 The nature of the application is for the following relief: Section 4-3.6 Floor area ratio required is .5 proposed is .75 All interested parties are urged to attend this public hearing at which time they will be afforded the opportunity to express their views and or submit written communications to the Village Clerk or The Zoning Board of Appeals, 65 Main Street, Tuckahoe, NY 10707 Jonathan Villani / APPLICANT Date: 5/20/21

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON APPLICATION BEFORE THE ZONING BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF TUCKAHOE, NEW YORK N OTI C E I S H E R BY G IVE N that the ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS, of the Village of Tuckahoe, will hold a public hearing on WEDNESDAY EVENING AT 7:30 PM on: JUNE 9, 2021 Due to public health and safety concerns from COVID-19 this meeting will be closed to the members of the public. However, the public can still watch and participate in the live meeting online through the Zoom app or Website. Application for: Leewood Liquors Residing at: 145 Main Street who appeals the decision of the Building Inspector, who denied the issuance of a building permit to: Construct and operate an Office, Internet Business and Warehouse at the existing building This property is located at: 145 Main Street And is also known as SECTION 29 BLOCK 3 LOT 16 The nature of the application is for the following relief: Required Parking for an Existing Building that predates the current code All interested parties are urged to attend this public hearing at which time they will be afforded the opportunity to express their views and or submit written communications to the Village Clerk of The Zoning Board of Appeals, 65 Main Street, Tuckahoe, N.Y. 10707 Applicant: Leonard Brandes, AIA for Leewood Liquors

A Silver Lining LIVE MIKE Mike Smith

On Sunday night, the New York Knicks took the court for their first postseason game in eight years when they hosted the No. 5-seeded Atlanta Hawks for Game 1 of a first-round NBA playoffs series. Madison Square Garden was packed—mostly— to capacity, emotions were at a fever pitch, and it seemed like most of the tri-state area was unmistakably invested in a Knicks team that has managed to capture the imagination, and loyalty, of the local fanbase. And after four quarters of wild, back-and-forth basketball, Atlanta superstar Trae Young hit a floater with .9 seconds left in regulation to sink the Knicks 105-107 and introduce a whole new generation of Knicks’ fans to the heartbreak that comes with rooting for the orange and blue. And you know what? It felt

great. Maybe because I grew up rooting for the Boston Red Sox in a pre-2004 world, I’ve come to equate sports fandom with pain for better or worse. Sure, I’ve witnessed my fair share of thrilling sports victories over the years; the New York Rangers in 1994 come to mind, and so do the aforementioned Sox—in the last 17 years or so. But so much of my early sports fandom was defined by the Patrick Ewing-era Knicks, a team that was consistently good-but-not-great and just one player, one shot or one lucky bounce away from getting past nemeses like Michael Jordan, Hakeem Olajuwon and Reggie Miller to finally win the big one. Was it frustrating to watch these teams fight their way through a grueling regular season only to see their championship hopes dashed in the Eastern Conference or NBA Finals? It sure was. But at the same time, there was almost something irresistible about the allure of rooting for these teams. One day,

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we thought, all this pain will be worth it. Only, it never was. The Knicks still haven’t won anything during my lifetime, and what’s worse, that constant pain of losing the big game was replaced by something else; abject indifference. Over the last 20 years, the Knicks haven’t just been bad, they’ve been irrelevant, incapable to stirring even the slightest emotion in me, save a few weeks of “Linsanity.”But this year, things changed; a likable team of overachievers had fans like me believing again. Sure this wasn’t a championship contender, we fans would tell ourselves. But a first round playoff win? That’s certainly possible. And after that… well, who knows? And just on cue, another nemesis arose to dash our hopes, hitting a game-winning shot and taunting the Garden faithful during his victory celebration. It felt almost like old times again, with Trae Young playing the role of Reggie Miller and the Knicks once again reduced to the

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Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young torched the Knicks for 32 points—including the game-winning bucket—in Game 1 of a first-round playoff series, but Sports Editor Mike Smith is just happy to have a villain in Madison Square Garden again. Photo courtesy wikipedia.org

hard-luck losers as I fumed like 10-year-old me from my couch. Sure there’s a whole series left, and maybe the Knicks will find a way to pull out a win

and advance. But ultimately it doesn’t even matter; whether its pain or joy, the Knicks are making me feel something again. And that’s not something

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Game Notes: • Gabby Triano struck out 16 batters to set a new school record • Cate Margiloff plated a Rye run on an RBI double • Harrison & Rye may see each other in the Section I playoffs

By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor Gabby Triano may only be a freshman, but she’s certainly turning heads in Section I softball circles. On May 22, Triano led her Harrison squad to a 3-1 victory over Rye earning her sixth win of the 2021 season and setting a

new school strikeout record in the process. Triano and the Huskies squared off against Rye ace Mara Ball on Saturday in a highly anticipated contest between two of the top ball clubs in the area. Although Ball was solid, tossing a complete game four-hitter, it was Triano who shined brightest, pitching her team to victory and racking up 16 strikeouts, setting a new Harrison mark for strikeouts by a freshman pitcher. Huskies’ coach Dean Marino was effusive in his praise of Triano after the game, noting that her physical talents may even be outweighed by her mental toughness. “If you have a kid throwing 65 miles per hour, they’re not going to get hit. Gabby’s a freshman, she’s going to get hit sometimes, but she doesn’t show you anything,” he said. “If you hit three home runs; nothing. If she strikes out five batters in a row; nothing. She has a great demeanor out

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there and she’s so tough.” Triano and Ball traded scoreless frames until Harrison broke through in the bottom of the third inning, when junior Kelly Coppola singled in a run after generating an eight-pitch at-bat. Marino said Coppola—who is currently hitting .620—might possess the best plate discipline he has seen in nearly a decade. “Outside of [2012 graduate] Jenna Webb, she may be the best adjusting hitter I’ve ever seen,” Marino said. “She understands pitch counts and she was able to foul off three pitches on the outside part of the plate there before getting one down the middle that she didn’t miss.” Harrison also got RBIs from Barbara Jo Coppola and Alex Cozalli, while Rye plated its run on a double by Cate Margiloff. Harrison and Rye will square off on May 24, after press time, and Marino said that he is hoping to see another solid performance by his youngsters against a Rye

Gabby Triano throws a pitch against Rye on May 22. Triano struck out 16 in Harrison’s 3-1 victory over the Garnets. Photo/Mike Smith

team they might see down the road in the sectional tournament. “Alex [Tejera] is a great coach and I’ve been doing this for 25

years and this is the best Rye team I’ve ever seen,” Marino said. “We still have to get better at some things. I want to be a better

bunting team, but I’m very happy with the way we have played.” CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com

Huskies top Garnets BASEBALL

league

HARRISON 3 RYE 1 HARRISON HS

5/22/21

Game Notes: • Luke Burden pitched 5.2 innings of 4-hit baseball • Harrison jumped out to an early lead • This was the 1st league game for both teams

By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor It’s only fitting that on Saturday, it was a pitcher from Harrison whose performance stood out above the rest. On May 22, in the sixth-annual playing of the Andrew Gurgitano Memorial Game—named for the former Huskies’ hurler who died sudden-

ly in 2014—it was a strong outing from right-hander Luke Burden that proved the difference-maker, as Burden’s gem helped the Huskies top rival Rye 3-1 in the first meeting between the clubs this year. For Burden, who recalled attending earlier installments of the Andrew Gurgitano Memorial game as a youngster, the chance to take the hill for his town in the rivalry matchup was a unique honor. “It was amazing,” Burden said. “Since 10, 11 years old I’ve been dreaming of pitching in this game and to come out and do this was definitely special.” Burden struck out seven Garnets in 5.2 innings of work, allowing just four hits and one run on the afternoon. But it took him a few batters to get into a rhythm on Saturday, as Rye’s first three batters reached base, necessitating Burden to get out of a first-inning jam that would prove to be the most trouble he would face all afternoon. “Honestly, I think it was nerves,” he said. “But once I start-

ed to get into a rhythm, it was pretty much easy, I think.” Burden admitted escaping that first inning unscathed was especially important given the fact that he had struggled in his last outing against Ardsley on May 20. “I had a bad start, I left too many pitches over the middle of the plate, so I was just working on regaining myself,” Burden said. “I just wanted to come out and get ahead of batters.” Three runs of support is all Burden needed on Saturday, as the Huskies plated runs on hits by Jared Summer, Anthony Palatucci and Michael Sullivan. Parker Gibbons, who entered the game after Burden was lifted in the sixth inning after 105 pitches, nailed down the save with 1.1 innings of scoreless work. “Once we got the lead I was confident we would win,” Burden said. “We’d been talking about that all week, getting a lead, and we did.” Harrison and Rye will square off again on Monday afternoon—

Luke Burden delivers a pitch against Rye on May 22. Burden picked up the win in the annual Andrew Gurgitano Memorial Game.

after press time—but Burden believes the confidence his team played with on Saturday should continue to serve them well

against the Garnets. “We’ve showed we can play with the best, [Rye was] 8-2 coming into this game,” he said. “We

know we can compete, we know we can beat them.” CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com