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WCC signs transfer agreement with SUNY Potsdam
Sweet sounds Electric Kingdom Studios, a brand-new recording complex situated in Westchester County, has been created by longtime producer and recording artist Gordon Bahary. For more, see page 6. Contributed photo
County passes 80% vaccination threshold among 18 and older Westchester County Executive George Latimer today announced that 80% of adult residents 18plus+ living in Westchester County have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The 80% vaccination rate equates to 653,829 people vaccinated out of a total population of 967,612 in Westchester. Westchester County continues to outpace the national vaccination rate for adults, as well as over-performing vaccination rates in neighboring Bronx, Suffolk, Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess and Ulster counties. “I am extremely proud that we have achieved this great milestone with 80 percent of our population receiving the COVID-19 vaccine,” Westchester County
Executive George Latimer said. “The vaccine has proven month after month to protect the people that we serve, with positive cases on a general downward trend along with hospitalizations and deaths. We have a long way to go and COVID is not yet behind us, but these vaccination statistics are proof that we are moving forward, we are united, and we will be stronger because of it.” Since the COVID-19 vaccine first became available to Westchester’s residents, the county set the stage with a robust marketing campaign to get the public vaccinated and keep them informed. Westchester County successfully ran vaccine distribution centers at the Westchester County Center,
Westchester Community College and the Health Department clinics in Yonkers and White Plains. The county also worked to create pop-up vaccination sites across Westchester, to ensure that the largest number of people had access to the vaccine. The marketing campaign included a series of town halls targeted to specific populations such as youth, seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, the business community and others. Using the tagline “Kick COVID to the Curb,” a series of public service announcements were released on social media and in local news, featuring testimonials from residents young and old, students, religious leaders, members of
the non-for-profit community, athletes, celebrities, Spanish language PSA’s and more. Westchester County’s Department of Senior Programs and Services established the in-home vaccination program, to ensure that those who were homebound or disabled and their caregivers could still receive the vaccine. Free ParaTransit Transportation Service was also made available for seniors and people with disabilities to transport constituents who needed help getting to the vaccine. Latimer continues to hold regular conference calls with the local school districts and municipal leaders, to build public confidence in the COVID-19 vaccine. (Submitted)
Westchester Community College, WCC, has signed a new transfer agreement with SUNY Potsdam enabling students who have earned either an Associate’s in Science degree in Environmental Studies or Health & Human Performance to pursue their Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies or Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, respectively, at SUNY Potsdam. These WCC students who graduate with a minimum GPA of 2.0 will be guaranteed acceptance to SUNY Potsdam and will transfer with junior status. Students who participate in this program will have up to 64 credits applied toward completion of the articulated SUNY Potsdam Bachelor’s degree program. Students will need to complete a minimum of 45 upper-division credits, of which 15 must be in the major, to satisfy SUNY Potsdam’s baccalaureate degree requirements. Transferring students with a cumulative college GPA of 3.0 or higher are encouraged to apply for transfer scholarship money. “This articulation agreement
is an exciting new pathway for our students to advance their academic career in high-demand fields,” said Dr. Belinda S. Miles, president of Westchester Community College. “SUNY Potsdam provides our graduates with the opportunity to seamlessly transition to an excellent fouryear institution where they can prepare for a career that will help themselves, their families, and their communities.” “We are thrilled to partner with Westchester Community College to offer new pathways for students to further their studies in two of our most hands-on majors—environmental studies and exercise science. WCC graduates are well prepared to succeed in our baccalaureate programs, and we know they will thrive here at Potsdam and in their future careers,” said Dr. Bette Bergeron, provost and senior vice president for Academic Affairs at SUNY Potsdam. Students interested in learning more about this transfer opportunity should visit www.sunywcc.edu/sunypotsdam-transfer. (Submitted)
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County offers free back to school vaccine clinics The Westchester County Department of Health will now book appointments for its free back-toschool vaccine clinics in Yonkers on Mondays and Thursdays from July 26 through the end of August and on Friday in White Plains from July 23 through the end of August for children to have the vaccines they need for school. “Our clinics have the vaccines children need to start their in-person learning on time, including COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 12 and older” said county Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler. “I also encourage families with their own healthcare provider to call now and avoid the September rush, because there are many families who must catch up on visits they missed during the past pandemic year.” All children who do not have their required immunizations must have their first dose of vaccinations within 14 days from the first day of school. This require-
ment follows legislation enacted in 2019 that removed non-medical exemptions for children in public, private or parochial school through 12th grade as well as childcare programs. Parents and guardians of these children must show that they have made appointments for all required follow-up doses within 30 days of the start of school. The county Health Department can help. Families with no insurance, ChildHealth Plus or Medicaid, should call the county Health Department to schedule an appointment for vaccines at no charge. Call 995-5800 to find out if you qualify and to make an appointment for these back to school clinics: • A t the county Health Department, 20 S. Broadway, 2nd floor in Yonkers: Mondays, July 26, through Aug. 30 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays, July 29 through Aug. 26, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. • A t the county Health Department, 134 Court St., in White Plains:
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Fridays, July 23 through Aug. 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Anyone who would like a COVID-19 vaccine is welcome to come to these clinics with no appointment during these times. The Westchester County Department of Health provides free immunizations by appointment to eligible children and students of all ages who are uninsured or whose insurance does not cover vaccines. Ask your healthcare provider which vaccines your children need. All 7th- and 12th-graders must get the meningococcal vaccine, and all students must be vaccinated against whooping cough, measles and mumps. Health Navigators available through the Health Department can help families and individuals sign up for the health insurance they need. Those without a regular doctor can learn where to go for ongoing primary care. For more information, call 995-6350. (Submitted)
All children who do not have their required immunizations must have their first dose of vaccinations within 14 days from the first day of school. This requirement follows legislation enacted in 2019 that removed non-medical exemptions for children in public, private or parochial school through 12th grade as well as childcare programs.
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Rescue Truck unveiled for county’s Technical Rescue Team
Westchester County Acting Department of Emergency Services Commissioner Richard G. Wishnie at a press conference to announce the acquisition of a new rescue vehicle.
Westchester County Executive George Latimer and the Department of Emergency Services unveiled a state-of-the-art rescue vehicle on July 14 that will enhance the capabilities of the DES Technical Rescue Team. “As the recent tragedy in Surfside, Florida, reminds us, it is imperative that firefighters have the specialized training and equipment they need to respond to building collapses and other complex, large-scale incidents and emergencies. In Westchester County, a critical way we remain prepared is by having a highly skilled Technical Rescue Team,” Latimer said. Latimer noted that the Technical Rescue Team, TRT, is maintained by the county as a shared service and is available to assist local fire departments to respond to a wide range of incidents. Acting DES Commissioner Richard G. Wishnie said the new vehicle, a 2020 Spartan Metro/ Hackney Rescue truck, will permit the Technical Rescue team to carry out its mission more effectively. Known officially as Rescue 77, the vehicle significantly improves the equipment storage
capacity, emergency lighting capability, emergency power supply and other features as compared to the vehicle it is replacing. “For the past 15 years, dedicated volunteers have trained regularly and are prepared to respond to calls for assistance where their specialized skills have saved many lives,” Wishnie said. “We are grateful for their service and thankful for the opportunity to provide state-of-the-art equipment that is available to communities throughout Westchester and the region.” Founded in 2006, the county TRT consists of firefighters from multiple departments along with EMS and industry personnel. It was formed to assist emergency response agencies in technical rescue emergencies in Westchester County. The TRT provides equipment, apparatus, highly trained personnel and logistical support during technical challenges to local agencies in the following areas: • High- and low-angle rope rescues • Confined space rescue • Structural collapse • Trench rescue
• Swift water/flood rescue. The new rescue truck, which was purchased with federal grant funds, will replace a 2001 Salisbury Rescue purchased used from the Syosset Fire Department in 2006. That truck has been transferred to the Westchester County police and will be repurposed as an equipment vehicle for its Emergency Services Unit. Other features of Rescue 77: • The vehicle allows for safer transport of TRT members by having air bags for front and rear cab passengers and advanced seatbelt technology. • An exterior safety staircase allows to access roof compartments. • Recessed awnings can be deployed on both sides of the vehicle during inclement weather. • Increased storage capacity allows TRT to keep additional equipment on board that once was stored on warehouse shelves. That equipment needed to be placed on board at the time of a response depending on the nature of the emergency. (Submitted)
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Electric Kingdom Studios, a brand-new recording complex situated in Westchester County, just a half-hour north of New York City, is—to put it simply— like no other studio in operation today. The facility—conceived, designed and built to the specifications of multi-platinum producer, engineer, composer and recording artist Gordon Bahary—offers the unbeatable combination of the finest modern analog equipment along with a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. “We’ve made Electric Kingdom homey: Persian rugs, pianos, and warm, earthy colors,” Bahary said. “And there’s the convenience versus the city. Musicians have said ‘I can’t believe I can park in the driveway and put my guitar on my back and walk in and record.’ They see a hundred acres of adjoining woods. That’s the vibe. I made this studio for creativity. I engineer all the projects and work with producers and artists.” The centerpiece of this magnificent private facility is a new Rupert Neve 5088 32-channel console, providing the highest analog audio quality available today. One of less than a dozen of this configuration in existence worldwide, this console was carefully chosen. It includes a 32-channel SwiftMix motorized fader system for complex mixes, working seamlessly with Pro Tools and other DAW’s. But, Bahary adds, emphasizing the classic qualities that guide the aesthetic of Electric Kingdom, “The incredible 5052 EQ/mic preamps are my favorite ever, with the classic Neve sound we all love and more. You can dial-in the harmonics and textures of the 60’s, 70’s, or 80’s. The 5051 EQ/compressors are more of the same. The console runs on 96 volts, which is high voltage, allowing for incredible dynamics and low distortion. The great Mr. Rupert Neve made this console a ‘greatest hits’ of all his lifetime’s work. It’s all about tone and beauty.” Combining this top-tier console with 50 of the very best outboard EQ’s and compressors available, two spacious live rooms, a balanced Yamaha C7 Conservatory grand piano in impeccable condition, ATC
Electric Kingdom Studios, a brand-new recording complex situated in Westchester County, just a half-hour north of New York City, is like no other studio in operation today.
45A Studio Reference monitors, sought-after FET and tube microphones—makes Electric Kingdom the dream studio in which an artist can create. There is even the new Moog One—the most powerful analog synthesizer ever made by Moog. But this collection of the finest recording equipment isn’t the full story. Every artist who chooses to record at EK will benefit from Bahary’s vast engineering and producing experience. “This studio is for rent only with me as the engineer,” he says, assuring prospective clients that their music will be handled at the highest level. Gordon Bahary has worn numerous hats during his multi-decade career. Back in the early
1980s, as an artist/writer/producer he sold 7 million copies of his Billboard R&B Top 10 hit, “Electric Kingdom,” which was voted No. 8 song of all time in its genre by Rolling Stone —hence the name of the studio. He’s collaborated closely with such giants of the music industry as Stevie Wonder (two albums), Herbie Hancock and Ramsey Lewis, among many others. He was asked by Wonder to be his staff producer for Wondirection/Motown Records. Bahary has also produced and engineered numerous recordings by a wide range of artists, and is currently scoring music for film and TV. His years in the business and diversity have given Bahary the ability to create the world-class
studios that he now operates. Walking into Electric Kingdom, artists and producers will immediately be overwhelmed by the sheer volume and quality of gear assembled for their use. Bahary handpicked equipment from many brands of recording consoles and put them in a rack. “You’ve got many flavors, plus the Rupert Neve Designs 5088, and a rebuilt MCI / Mara 24-track 2” analog tape machine for that unforgettable sound,” he says. In particular, Electric Kingdom, which can comfortably accommodate up to 7 musicians, will appeal to artists working within the fields of jazz, rock, orchestral music, folk, and R&B. Although he is a pioneer of the synthesizer, Bahary’s heart
also lies within the natural feel of acoustic-based music, particularly in this studio, which is designed to bring out the best in acoustic instruments. In order to best capture and enhance those sounds, he decided to stress analog “Class A Discreet” gear when designing EK. Bahary—who has been an engineer for 40 years—calls his approach to recording at Electric Kingdom ‘organic’. “The final result,” he says, “is the rich musicality that comes out of the older equipment designs but with new components. We’re bringing back the old, but with today’s clarity and dependability. It’s the purest reproduction of audio available, but with the soul intact.” (Submitted)
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Latimer adds new county director of Forensics Westchester County Executive George Latimer is pleased to announce that the county has hired Lydia de Castro to lead the Forensics Division at the Department of Labs & Research. “Lydia brings a wealth of
experience to our Labs & Research team,” Latimer said. “Her expertise in the field, and extensive knowledge and involvement interacting with other pertinent agencies, will lead to greater communication and
cooperation in an area where the need for those attributes is paramount.” De Castro, a veteran of the field, previously served as a forensic scientist at the New York City Office of Chief Medical
Examiner, OCME. There, de Castro managed the work of scientists who analyze DNA from evidence in criminal cases in New York City including homicides, sexual assaults, weapons possession and property crimes. Her purview also included policy decisions for the laboratory, and serving as a liaison for lab-
Westchester County Executive George Latimer is pleased to announce that the county has hired Lydia de Castro to lead the Forensics Division at the Department of Labs & Research. Photo Westchester County
oratory clients including medical examiners, other scientists, police and district attorney’s offices. “I spent many fulfilling years as a forensic scientist at NYC’s OCME,” de Castro said. “I saw this job opening as an unanticipated but exciting opportunity to continue to learn and grow
in this field, and to share what I know with a dedicated group of forensic professionals here in Westchester County. In her new role, de Castro will be charged with directing overall operations, so that the division provides “accurate, reliable, timely, and state of the art scientific analyses” as described in the division’s mission. De Castro began her career as an intern in 1990 and served in the forensic toxicology laboratory at OCME prior to joining the forensic biology laboratory in 1996. In addition to her work in the lab, de Castro has also worked as an expert in her field by providing training to numerous organizations and individuals, including sexual assault forensic examiner trainees and victim advocates at public and private hospitals in New York City. She was recognized with the Lydia Martinez Collaboration Award from the New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault. De Castro holds both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science degree in forensic science from the John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY. (Submitted)
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Rock N’ Rescue y p a r e h T d o Just Go BY SANDY ROBINS
There’s much more to adoption than just getting a cat out of a shelter and into a home. The mission of Rock N’ Rescue is to go that extra mile to ensure that the cat truly finds a forever home with people who love and appreciate her and can benefit from this therapeutic rescue partnership, too.
Rock meets rescue In 2008, co-founder and professional photographer Juli Cialone and her teenage triplet sons established Rock N’ Rescue in their hometown of Rochester, New York, partnering with other rescues that allowed teenagers to make a difference
therapy coordinator of Rock N’ Rescue, had also spent a lifetime rescuing and fostering small animals, and her career experience in the field of social welfare underscored her belief in the incredible therapeutic value of pets in clinical settings as well as in the home and workplace. In 2017, Juli moved back to her childhood home in South Salem, New York, and Rock N’ Rescue acquired 501(c)3 welfare status. She and Marla began to expand their pet therapy and wellness mission, establishing a variety of programs run by their organization. “Our rescue has placed pets into homes of psychologists and social workers who have individual and group counseling practices,” Marla explains. “These special animals are temperamenttested based on the specifications required by the professional and their wellness practice. Some of these adopters have shared with us that they bring their cat to work with them to be a support animal for clients during treatment,” she adds.
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in their community. As a professional photographer, she worked with many musicians and concert venues. She’d take her sons along to her gigs and have music artists sign a collar and donate those collars to the rescue. Ultimately the rescue would rename the pets up for adoption after those artists. Imagine Dragons, for example, signed two cat collars for cats ultimately named Imagine and Draghi. Juli quickly discovered that many musicians were happy to help and it was a great way to get publicity and get pets that were for some reason ignored to get noticed — and adopted.
Cats, therapy and wellness Juli’s mission to bring animal-assisted therapy to the forefront of animal rescue and adoption was complete when she met Marla Valentine, a New York state-licensed master social worker with more than 20 years’ experience in the field of counseling, long-term care and case management. Marla, now co-director and
Juli sums it up, “We work with people who are looking for more than just a feline buddy. Our rescue helps families choose the right therapy animal for lifelong comfort and support. We consider these therapeutic adoptions. This is what makes us different from standard rescue groups, as the well-being of the humans in the family are of prime importance, too. Consequently, during the adoption process, we work with licensed social workers, psychologists and psychotherapists to ensure that the cat being adopted can offer love and affection that meets some of the needs of the humans in the home. Once in the home, the connection continues, with volunteers checking up on the family and making themselves available 24/7 by phone or via Zoom. One positive spin-off of the pandemic has been the increase in therapeutic adoptions, with application numbers skyrocketing from families with children as well as young adults. “Kids and young adults have felt particularly isolated since COVID since they have not been in school and allowed to participate in the usual social activities,”
Marla says. “Many are suffering with anxiety and even have had suicidal thoughts. We have so many wonderful stories about how having adopted a cat or kitten has helped ease situations.” There has also been an increase in younger volunteers applying to help. “Working with cats as a volunteer is a kind of cuddle therapy,” Marla says. “Young volunteers bring a lot of skills with them, as they are great with technology and have helped us make TikTok videos, how-to videos, such as how to trim a cat’s nails, and they are very adept at helping us promote the cats on social media. Those teenagers and young adults working with us report that just working with the cats has helped them deal with their own personal issues over the past year, too.”
Sandy Robins is an award-winning, multimedia pet lifestyle expert, author and pet industry personality. Her feline muses, Ziggy and Tory, like to disrupt the workflow by demanding games of fetch with wand toys and directing food operations in the kitchen. Learn more about Sandy at sandyrobinsonline.com.
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The organization has many wonderful ideas connecting cats with people (although COVID-19 has put some of them on hold for the moment): • Kitty yoga classes: Rock N’ Rescue brings cats along to join in a yoga class at a studio or specially arranged session in a private home or business where kitties can romp and snuggle with attendees. • Workplace kitty cuddle sessions: These events relieve office stress and fatigue while boosting productivity. • Speed-dating with felines • Art classes and open music jams — just add cats. • Community kitty cuddle sessions: “For example, pre-COVID we’d go to a car dealership and set up huge, enclosed playpens (like a tent), where individuals go inside and sit on comfy mats and literally cuddle kitties,” Juli says. “We had lines out the door!” Juli and Marla plan to put more events into effect post COVID, such as Corporate Kitty Wellness Centers. “This is a program we are modeling after ones that exist in Japan,” Juli says. “A room or area of a corporation would be a cat ‘destress’ zone. Think of a cat cafe room inside a large corporation where employees would be able to work and/or de-stress where cats are also roaming around. The cats would also be available for adoption. It’s a win-win for the cats and the people, and studies are showing these companies have lower suicide rates.”
Reprinted with permission from Catster magazine. Subscribe to Catster magazine at catster.com.
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STROKE & YOUR EYES eye problem. It is less common than stroke affecting the brain but is a critical sign of ill health and requires immediate medical attention,” he said. The retina is the layer of nerve cells lining the back wall inside the eye. “It is a small extension of the brain that lies at the back of the eye,” Mac Grory said. A central retinal artery occlusion is a rare form of acute ischemic stroke that occurs when the one of the vessels that carries blood to your eye’s retina gets blocked by a clot, which may be composed of platelets, red blood cells, WHAT IT IS Since there are no other symptoms than calcium, cholesterol or some combination sudden, painless vision loss, this condition of these, Mac Grory said. It is a warning sign of other vascular is difficult to diagnose, Mac Grory said. issues, so ongoing follow-up is critical to “Central retinal artery occlusion is a prevent a future stroke or heart attack, cardiovascular problem disguised as an While most people think of a stroke as affecting the brain, it can also affect the eye. Sudden, painless vision loss can be an eye stroke called central retinal artery occlusion, and the American Heart Association wants to spread the word about it. If a person suddenly, immediately loses vision in the eye, and it is painless, they should seek immediate emergency medical care, said Dr. Brian C. Mac Grory, an assistant professor of neurology and staff neurologist at the Duke Comprehensive Stroke Center at Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, N.C., and chair of the statement writing committee.
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Mac Grory said. When this type of eye stroke occurs, fewer than 20% of people regain functional vision in the affected eye. MAY SIGNAL OTHER ISSUES After experts in fields including cardiology, ophthalmology and neurology summarized the current knowledge base on the management of central retinal artery occlusion, the American Heart Association issued a statement that these eye strokes can be a warning sign of other vascular issues. This type of stroke can be caused by problems with carotid arteries, the blood vessels in the neck, but it may also be caused by problems with the heart, such as atrial fibrillation, which is the most common irregular heart rhythm. The risk of having an eye stroke increases with age and in the presence of cardiovascular risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, smoking and obesity.
may be delayed and take place in an outpatient clinic instead of the emergency department, Mac Grory said. Eye strokes are a medical emergency that deserve more attention, early recognition and immediate, emergency medical treatment, he said. “There is a narrow time window for effective treatment of CRAO and a high rate of serious related illness. So, if a person is diagnosed in a doctor’s office TREATMENT DISCREPANCIES or other outpatient clinic, they should be Due to a lack of large clinical trials, immediately sent to a hospital emergency much uncertainty exists within the medical department for further evaluation and community about what causes eye strokes treatment,” Mac Grory said. and how best to treat them, according Because of the risk for future strokes to the American Heart Association. As a or even heart attacks, people who suffer result, there is wide range of diagnosis from an eye stroke need urgent screening and treatment methods. and treatment of vascular risk factors, Since many physicians may not recwhich include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and smoking, ognize central retinal artery occlusion as a form of stroke, testing and treatment Mac Grory said.
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Smart speakers and Health University team creates heartbeat detection skill for devices
Smart speakers can set a kitchen timer and tell you tomorrow’s weather, but they can also perform high-tech medical skills like monitoring babies breathing and detecting cardiac arrest. Now, researchers at University of Washington have developed another impressive skill for the devices: monitoring regular and irregular heartbeats without physical contact. Using a newly designed algorithm, the process itself is pretty simple: A person sits 1 to 2 feet away from the smart speaker. The speaker sends out an inaudible signal, which bounces off their body. The way the sound is reflected back to the speaker allows it to identify the heartbeat and whether it is regular or irregular with the use of deep learning, said lead author Anran Wang, a doctoral student in the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Washington. Researchers tested the system on healthy participants and hospitalized cardiac patients. The smart speaker detected heartbeats that closely matched
the beats detected by standard heartbeat monitors. The findings were published in the journal Communications Biology. “Regular heartbeats are easy enough to detect even if the signal is small, because you can look for a periodic pattern in the data. But irregular heartbeats are really challenging because there is no such pattern,” said co-senior author Shyam Gollakota, an associate professor in the Allen School. “I wasn’t sure that it would be possible to detect them, so I was pleasantly surprised that our algorithms could identify irregular heartbeats during tests with cardiac patients.” Rhythm disorders cause the heart to beat too fast or too slowly and can lead to potentially fatal complications such as strokes, said Dr. Arun Sridhar, assistant professor of cardiology at the University of Washington School of
Medicine. The algorithm combines signals from all of the smart speaker’s multiple microphones to identify the elusive heartbeat signal similarly to the way it can find you voice even if the TV is playing and multiple people are talking in the room, Gollakota said. This low-cost test could be performed frequently and conveniently at home, and may be a game-changer in terms of early diagnosis and management, Sridhar said. “I am most excited about the potential of what a cheap, ubiquitous hardware such as smart speakers can bring to us,” Wang said. “Those consumer devices are more and more popular in everyone’s homes, and we are excited that other than playing music and making phone calls, they can protect our health, too.” Currently the system is set up for heart rhythm spot checks, but future versions
could continuously monitor heartbeats while people are asleep, something that could help diagnose conditions such as sleep apnea. “In addition to abnormalities in heart rhythm, such as atrial fibrillation or bradycardia (slow heart rate), this type of technology can also detect abnormalities in respiratory patterns,” said Dr. Dan Nguyen, clinical instructor and coronary care unit nocturnist, University of Washington Division of Cardiology. “This is the future of cardiology,” Sridhar said. “As the COVID-19 pandemic has shown us, health care can feasibly be provided to patients in the comfort of their home,” Nguyen said. “This is especially important for patients who live in remote areas far from their physicians, where travel to a doctor’s appointment can take the entire day. I think that technology such as our smart speaker can play an important role in improving health care accessibility in the U.S. — connecting patients to their doctors with readily available technology.”
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Rocker me gently LIVE MIKE Mike Smith
You have to hand it to the New York Mets; no matter how they happen to be playing, no matter who owns the team, they always find a way to keep their fans on their toes. On Sunday, it was announced that the Mets had failed to offer a contract to much-heralded firstround draft pick Kumar Rocker based on concerning medical reports on the Vanderbilt star. On the surface, this could have seemed like your typical “LOL Mets” scenario; one in which one of the most highly touted, exciting stars in college baseball fell to the Mets who then bungled the signing process. But this situation is a bit more complicated than the Mets’ organizational ineptitude, and it’s forcing even casual fans to take a deeper look at the entire draft process.
In a nutshell, Rocker—who is represented by super-agent Scott Boras—declined to provide MLB teams with a pre-draft medical workup, which is completely within his rights as a potential draftee. The Mets—who saw the Vandy standout fall to the 10th pick in the draft—gobbled him up before getting the chance to determine whether or not Rocker was, indeed, healthy. In their post-draft examination, something scared the Mets so badly that, rather than sign Rocker and work through the medical problem, they simply walked away from negotiations. The result? Rocker—who gave up his final year of collegiate eligibility to enter the draft—must sit out the remainder of the 2021 season, perhaps playing in the Independent minor leagues, before re-entering the draft next year. The Mets will simply receive another draft pick in 2022—the 11th pick this time—as compensation. Baseball’s drafting rules are confusing by design, and I’ve seen a lot of pundits offer their takes on
the matter. Some feel that the process is unfair to players like Rocker, who will now lose out on a year of high-level professional— or collegiate—development as he attempts to stay healthy and assure would-be suitors that he will be healthy in 2022. Others side with the MLB organizations, arguing that by giving too much power to players, agents could effectively render the draft—and the parity it is supposed to engender—moot, as they would be able to maneuver their clients to high-paying teams and more lucrative contracts. And to be fair, I understand both sides. The compassionate human being in me wants to see these young players wrest control of their careers from the owners and do what’s best for themselves and their families. The fan in me however, believes that preserving the competitive balance—and keeping as many of these stars away from the Yankees as possible—is of the utmost importance. I’m not sure quite how to reconcile these two ideas, at least
heart into it,” he said. “They want to win so badly, there was no easy way to end it.” But, Morris said, there were more than enough highs this summer for the Rye group to look back on fondly. Rye steamrolled through the District 20 tournament, outscoring its opponents 66-5 to claim the league’s district crown on July 6 before earning its first Section III title with a dramatic win against reigning champion Stony Point on July 19. That set the stage for Rye’s inaugural trip to the state tournament, which was held in Rochester from July 26-Aug. 1. “We knew we had a good team but I think we probably gained confidence each game,” said Morris. “This was a special year because with Covid taking away all of 2020, we didn’t really know much about how much other towns were dedicated towards baseball.” Morris also lauded the team’s parents for support, which included setting aside summer vacation plans as Rye continued to
run through the competition and stay alive. “We started on June 1 and you prepare to go through the district tournament and figure you might be done by around July 4,” Morris said. “This group of parents was amazing, I know a lot of them made sacrifices quiet and willingly to be here with their kids for these two months.” Ultimately, Morris said, this summer’s exploits should serve as a tremendous learning opportunity for Rye’s players moving forward, as the youngsters learned much about perseverance, triumph and defeat over the last two months. “I think they learned about the power of team, as baseball is the ultimate team sport,” he said. “They learned about the importance of reliance on your friends and teammates and they learned to depend on one another and become better teammates and I’m sure there are a lot of other lessons you gain having an experience like this one.”
On Aug. 1, the New York Mets announced that they had failed to reach a deal with first-round draft pick Kumar Rocker. The scenario surrounding the draft pick could open fans’ eyes to issued within the MLB draft process. Photo courtesy wikipedia.org
not yet. Does my selfish desire to preserve the traditional power structures of the sport make me innately anti-player? How would I have reacted to Curt Flood’s challenge to the reserve clause had I been alive in 1969? I know that baseball needs to
change—from paying its minor league players a living wage to refiguring the draft structure— but like many older baseball fans, I’m set in my ways and worried about any seismic adjustments to the game. But if there’s one thing we can
all count on as a timeless truth, at least it’s that the Mets—for better or worse—will always be there to make headlines for the wrong reasons.
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Rye run comes to an end in state semis By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor A magical season for Rye’s 12U Little League team came to an end on July 30, as the most decorated squad in the town’s history bowed out in the New York State semifinal round with a 15-0 loss to eventual champion Colonie. But despite the sting of the final loss, head coach Terry Morris believes that his team’s unprecedented run will be a source of pride for his players— and the Rye little League organization—for years to come. Friday’s round-robin loss to Colonie put Rye in a three-way tie for second place in the tourney, but tie-breaker rules dictated that Rotterdam-Carman—which had previously beat Rye 3-2—would advance to Sunday’s finals, where they fell to Colonie 11-4. According to Morris, the final defeat was a bittersweet moment for Rye’s players and parents. “As adults, I think [the parents] were quick to start with the nostalgic reminiscing, but the kids were sad; they’d put their
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Rye’s 12U Little League tournament team poses after winning the District 20 title against White Plains on July 6. Rye Little League advanced to the New York State Tournament for the first time in the organization’s history this summer. Photo/Mike Smith
Rye 12U Little League Team Roster Players: Charlie Brady, Luke Davies, Patrick Doyle, Paul Heintz, Jack MacFarlane, Luke McKay, Jamie Morris, Luke Ontaneda, Aiden Pymm, Charlie Rodilosso, Luke Scully, Sam Scully, Parker Woods Coaches: Terry Morris, Dan Brady, Fran Rodilosso, Jeff Woods
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