June 30, 2023

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PRO RUGBY HEATS UP

Latimer gives Project Alliance update

Gilda’s Club Westchester celebrates Community Is Stronger Than Cancer Day

Gilda’s Club Westchester is joining its fellow Cancer Support Community’s (CSC) network partners that include CSC, Gilda’s Clubs, and healthcare partnerships, to celebrate the second annual Community Is Stronger Than Cancer Day.

Following the success of the previous year’s inaugural day, CSC and its network are excited to announce that they are continuing the tradition. The event is a day of awareness to promote the support, resources, and services that the passionate community provides to cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and loved ones.

The celebration takes place each year on June 28, a date that coincides with the birthday of one of the great comic geniuses of the 20th century: beloved Saturday Night Live star Gilda Radner who died of ovarian cancer. It was Gilda Radner’s experience at The Wellness Community in Santa Monica, California that inspired the creation of Gilda’s Club. The Cancer Support Community was formed in 2009 when Gilda’s Club and The Wellness Community merged.

Gilda’s Club Westchester is part of

the 190 locations in the United States and beyond that make up a network where cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and loved one’s access free emotional support, healthy lifestyle activities, social connection, education, and referral services provided with compassion and expertise—in person or online. Across all locations, the network has served the community with nearly 300,000 visits in 2022. Each year, Gilda’s Club Westchester alone serves over 4,000 people.

Gilda’s Club Westchester Member Mila Bello stated: Gilda Radner once said, “The goal is to live a full, productive life even with all that ambiguity.” And that’s just what Gilda’s has done for me. It’s allowed me to be more than my cancer and to live as fully as possible despite my diagnosis by providing me opportunities to take pleasure in social activities and FREE programs that I might not have been able to have had access to without Gilda’s.

In addition to having support in their community, participants are presented opportunities to join forces with other impacted people from partner locations

to advocate on issues important to cancer patients at the state and national levels and to contribute to important research that inspires positive change in cancer care and the patient experience.

Executive Director of Gilda’s Club Westchester Sarah Sedo says “Being a part of Gilda’s Club and CSC means being a part of a community. It is about finding a place and people you can connect to during one of the most difficult life experiences someone can go through. No one wants to be in the position to seek out our services, but all we can hope is that once someone does, they feel less overwhelmed, less anxious, less depressed, and less alone. Every service we offer, for free to our members, is aimed at supporting them and making their cancer journey more manageable.”

Gilda’s Club Westchester is asking its supporters to help the network raise awareness of the services available to impacted people at no cost by sharing its social media posts using the hashtags #CelebrateCSCGC #CommunityisStrongerThanCancer.

Under the leadership of Westchester County Executive George Latimer, the Police Reform and Reimagining Task Force, the Departments of Community Mental Health (DCMH), Public Safety, Emergency Services and Social Services, and several partner organizations, Project Alliance has made significant progress in the county’s response to people experiencing a behavioral or mental health crisis. The initiative, which first launched in 2021, uses a five-prong approach to create a comprehensive system of crisis intervention.

Project Alliance’s five prongs include:

• 911 Diversion – Diverting

911 crisis calls to qualified mental health professionals

• Enhanced Behavioral Health

Line – 988 National Crisis and Suicide Prevention Line, operational 24/7

• Enhanced Training for EMS

Personnel – Adult Mental Health

First Aid training to police, fire, EMS and military

• Crisis Intervention Team Development – Fundamentals of Crisis Intervention for multiple jurisdictions throughout Westchester, all new police recruits at Westchester County Police Academy

• Mobile Crisis Response Teams (MCRT) – DCMH contracted with five mental health providers to create a partnership with local police departments, and County Government. Each team is responsible for covering a dedicated catchment area, and can provide mutual aid when needed.

Latimer said: “Today we can confidently say that, through a concerted, collaborative effort involving multiple County departments and agencies, we are really seeing a difference in the way our first responders react to mental health crisis. We heard where enhancements were needed, and we digested that information into real, tangible ways to adjust how we approach training, community outreach and mental health needs. Project Alliance is ensuring that whenever possible, a behavioral health emergency is being met with a specific behavioral health response.”

DCMH Commissioner Michael Orth said: “We are greatly appreciative of the County Departments of Public Safety and Emergency Services, local law enforcement, and our community partners for their collaboration in develop-

Rugby New York squares off against Old Glory DC at Memorial Field in Mount Vernon on June 25. The two MLR teams played a playoff eliminator, which DC won 37-33. For story, see page 16.

The Project Alliance initiative, which first launched in 2021, uses a five-prong approach to create a comprehensive system of crisis intervention.

Touring the Tudors: A bus tour of homes in New Rochelle

Join the bus tour Sunday, July 23, led by Barbara Davis, New Rochelle city historian and co-director of Westchester Historical Society. Immerse yourself in some history and culture as we step back to 1920s New Rochelle, a period of intense growth and optimism for the city. Particularly popular in Westchester at the time was the Tudor Revival style, and hundreds of homes in the city were built following this trend, including the “Stockbroker Tudors,” built by wealthy Wall Streeters.

Loosely based on a variety of early English building traditions,

ranging from simple folk cottages to early Renaissance palaces, our tour will feature over twenty of these evocative homes, discussing their architecture and histories from the comfort of our charter bus. You will also get the unique opportunity to tour several interiors!

The tour is approximately four hours, stay for a light reception! Departure/end location is at Thomas Paine Cottage Museum, 20 Sicard Ave.

The cost is $75 per person ($49 student rate).

Space is limited - go to history.org to book your ticket today!

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SoundWaters welcomes two Rye High School interns

SoundWaters, the Stamford-based environmental education organization, has welcomed two Rye High School seniors for its spring internship program. Oliver Meier and Modi Blinoff are working for five weeks at the organization’s Coastal Education Center at Cove Island Park in Stamford. The Rye pair is part of a larger group of spring interns from several area high schools who, instead of attending classes for the final weeks of their high school careers, work in internships to experience a real-world business environment.

At SoundWaters, the RHS interns are working every day alongside and under the guidance of SoundWaters professional educators, teaching the science of Long Island Sound to pre-school, elementary and middle school students from schools across the region. They are helping students in a classroom and lab setting, but also on the beach and in boats on Holly

Pond where their young students do their field work. five week period of their internship, they will work with more than 2,000 students.

“SoundWaters is an amazing organization and I am lucky to have this internship. I get to work outside around the water with kids and help them learn about Long Island Sound and how to protect the environment,” said Madi Blinoff, who will be attending Villanova University in the fall. “I enjoy helping the students, and I’m also learning a lot about Long Island Sound myself and how a non-profit works,” Blinoff added. The SoundWaters High School Internship Program is a model for professional development and environmental stewardship.

“Our interns develop their job and leadership skills on a daily basis as they perform scientific experiments, aquarium maintenance and assist with our STEM programs, reaching over 100 students each

day. The SoundWaters intern program is a powerful learning experience,” said Christina Genz, SoundWaters Director of Education.

Founded in 1989, SoundWaters is devoted to the protection of Long Island Sound and its watershed by means of access and education for the surrounding community. In pursuit of this aim, SoundWaters hosts shipboard and land-based programs for more than 30,000 students each year, from pre-K through high school. The organization provides students with powerful science enrichment, and both children and adults with an understanding of the changes they can make to restore and preserve Long Island Sound and its environment. By fostering equity of access to this natural resource, SoundWaters promotes a healthy, resilient future for the Sound, the region, and its people. For more information, visit soundwaters.org.

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Rye High School senior interns taking a break between teaching classes at SoundWaters at Cove Island Park in Stamford: Oliver Meier (left) and Modi Blinoff. Photo courtesy Mike Bagley

Why you need dental insurance in retirement.

Many Americans are fortunate to have dental coverage for their entire working life, throughemployer-provided benefits. When those benefits end with retirement, paying dental bills out-of-pocket can come as a shock, leading people to put off or even go without care. Simply put — without dental insurance, there may be an important gap in your healthcare coverage.

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 Look for coverage with no deductibles. Some plans may require you to pay hundreds out of pocket before benefits are paid.

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That’s right. As good as Medicare is, it was never meant to cover everything. That means if you want protection, you need to purchase individual insurance.

Previous dental work can wear out. Even if you’ve had quality dental work in the past, you shouldn’t take your dental health for granted. In fact, your odds of having a dental problem only go up as you age.2

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The Osborn named ‘Best of Westchester’ in senior living

The Osborn continuum of care community in Rye, announced it has been voted Best of Westchester in the Senior Residence category. Presented by Westchester magazine, these awards are based on voting through a Readers’ Ballot.

“We are proud to have received this recognition from members of the Westchester community,” said The Osborn’s President and CEO, Matthew G. Anderson. “It is indicative of our century-long

reputation for being committed to the highest level of service by our dedicated staff, delivered to our engaged residents who enjoy our beautiful campus and the rich array of cultural and wellness activities that make The Osborn unique.”

Founded in 1908, The Osborn offers a full spectrum of senior residences, from its Sterling Park Independent Living Community, to assisted living, memory care, and The Pavilion skilled nursing facility. An

onsite rehabilitation center and on- and offsite home care options are also available.

The not-for-profit community is designed for seniors who want to enjoy an engaged, interesting lifestyle in a beautiful setting. In addition to its magnificent neo-Georgian central building, The Osborn offers a 56-acre arboretum campus with more than 1,000 specimen trees. A library, cinema, pool, and perennial gardens are

luxurious amenities, while elegant dining is supervised by a Culinary Institute of America-trained executive chef.

Westchester magazine will be featuring The Osborn and other winners in its July 2023 issue and hosting its Best of Westchester Party on July 26 at the Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle. For more information, visit here: https://www.showclix.com/ event/BOW2023.

Registration open for county Parks 2nd Pickleball tourney

Pickleball is back by popular demand! Registration is now open for the Westchester County Parks Pickleball Tournament to be held on Saturday, July 29, at 9 a.m. at Tibbets Brook Park in Yonkers.

Westchester County Executive George Latimer said, “Catch the craze! Pickleball is becoming America’s fastest growing

sport, and we are proud to offer tournament play to Westchester County residents. So grab your paddle and come join us at the new pickleball courts at Tibbetts Brook Park.

Westchester County Parks Commissioner, Kathy O’Connor said, “Following the tremendous success of our first pickle -

ball tournament held earlier this month, we are thrilled to offer a second competition to Westchester residents.”

The mixed doubles tournament is open to men and women, levels 2.5 to 3.0 and 3.5 to 4.0 (no beginners please). Rain date is Sunday, July 30.

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mum of 12 teams. Deadline for registration is Friday, July 14.

Visit Westchester County Parks for more information, or to register, call 2314645 (Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.).

Tibbetts Brook Park is located at 355 Midland Ave., Yonkers, NY 10704.

The Osborn continuum of care community in Rye, announced it has been voted by Westchester magazine’s Best of Westchester in the Senior Residence category.

New Rochelle Farmers Market returns to downtown area

The New Rochelle Farmers Market will be returning to Downtown New Rochelle in a brand new location and on a new day. Beginning on June 25, the New Rochelle Downtown Farmers Market will be held on Sundays from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. through Oct. 29, at the city’s just-opened and renovated Anderson Plaza (between North Avenue and Le Count Place). The New Rochelle Farmers Market in Downtown will be managed by Events To Remember, an award-winning event management and public relations firm with successful market management experience, along with the New Rochelle Downtown Business Improvement District (NRBID).

“”We are excited to bring the Farmer’s Market to the beautifully renovated Anderson Plaza and look forward to welcoming residents and vendors alike to Downtown’s newest community gathering spot,” said Marc Jerome, Chairman of the New Rochelle Downtown Business Improvement District (NRBID) and President of nearby Monroe College.

“Everyone has been asking when the longtime New Rochelle Farmers Market will be back here in Downtown–and we are happy to say “NOW!” said Karel Littman, Executive Director of the New Rochelle Downtown Business Improvement District (NRBID). “This new location is easy to reach and has easy parking so we know people will enjoy coming to it.”

“We are excited for the return of the New Rochelle Farmers Market to Downtown and look forward to working alongside the New Rochelle Downtown BID,” said Chereese Jervis-Hill, President & CEO of Events To

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ing a crisis system that is responsive to the behavioral health needs of our residents. Whenever possible, a behavioral health emergency should be met with a behavioral health response. Under the leadership of County Executive Latimer, Project Alliance now provides essential training to law enforcement and first responders, responsive services, and has strengthened our collaboration in our effort to create a seamless system of crisis intervention and diversion here in Westchester.”

To date:

• Staff of DCMH, the Crisis Network Team and the MCRT Teams are available by phone 24/7/365

• 755 dispatchers, desk officers and tour commanders have been trained

• 292 callers have been diverted to the Crisis Network Team in 2023

• 4,232 988 Lifeline calls have been made since opening of line July, 2022

• 27 EMS personnel have been trained

• Hundreds of police officers trained

• 1,494 calls for Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) service responded to in 2023.

Remember. “The market will provide opportunities for people to shop for fresh and local produce and goods while seeing New Rochelle Downtown’s amazing transformation at the same time.”

Sponsors of this year’s market include: NewRo Community Sponsor - Montefiore New Rochelle/Montefiore Hospital; Community Sponsor– Audi New Rochelle; and Shopper & Farmer Appreciation Day Sponsor – RXR. All of this year’s Sponsors will have featured materials and programs during market hours.

The New Rochelle Farmers Market in Downtown will open on Sunday morning June 25 with a soft opening to be followed in July with a formal ribbon cutting. Throughout the market season, there will be community events and programs that bring people together in this new Downtown gathering space. Nearby Restaurants including RocNRamen, Splendid Diner, Smoke-n-Spice, Town Pizza, Yum Ice Cream on Anderson Street, Joe Coffee at the Stella and Applebee’s New Rochelle, Pinkberry, Buffalo Wild Wings at New Roc City will be open and an easy walk for people to get breakfast and lunch on Sundays. Fun places such as New Roc City Regal Cinemas, Sky Zone, Bananas Axe Cabana, GameStop, Planet Fitness and Hour to Exit Escape Games also will be accessible for additional enjoyment when people visit the new New Rochelle Farmers Market in Downtown.

For more information or to participate as a vendor or sponsor for this year’s market, please contact 218-3968, email info@newrochellefarmersmarket.com, or visit online at www.newrochellefarmersmarket.com.

Westchester County is highlighting the work of the Ossining MCRT Team, who operate in partnership with Family Services of Westchester (FSW), because of their effective collaboration between providers, the County and their local police department.

Ossining Chief of Police Kevin Sylvester said: “This initiative is the best example of intergovernmental cooperation I’ve ever seen. Embedding mental health professionals in police departments for co-response has changed the way we keep people safe. I thank County Executive Latimer for his leadership and recognition of the mental health crisis in our communities”

Director of Family Services of Westchester, MCRT Claire Hurst said: “Our goal, in every encounter, is to spend as much as it takes to build relationship and rapport by establishing trust, understanding that we are often encountering this person on one of their worst days. It is crucial that we offer each person a safe place in which to de-escalate and begin to formulate a long-term plan for supportive community connections. We are grateful to our police department partners for allowing us space to engage with people in crisis in this way.”

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NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 06/02/2023 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 7 White Plains Rd, Bronxville, NY 10708. Notice of Formation of Storm & Sand LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

Summertime sports

The “dog days” of summer are here, especially for local sports fans. It may be easy—as someone who spends most of the year covering or following high school athletics—to look at the summer as a “slow” period, so to speak.

But that’s not exactly the case.

While there may not be varsity contests taking place over the next two months, that doesn’t necessarily mean our fields lay fallow. In reality, there is no shortage of sports action taking place in July and August; you just have to know where to look.

If you’re into professional sports, don’t worry; you don’t have to follow the hapless Mets or the struggling Yankees all summer. We have a professional

squad right in our backyard, as the New York Empire of the American Ultimate Disc League play their home games at Fosina Field in New Rochelle. Although the Empire might now have a ton of home dates left—two to be exact—but the AUDL regular season runs through July and the reigning champion Empire certainly figure to be in the mix for a deep playoff march.

But if disc isn’t your bag, our other athletes will also be in action in a wide array of sports and venues this year; basketball competitions like the Massaro Park and O’Hara Summer leagues, soccer up in Lakeland, travel baseball, and lacrosse—and more—there’s something happening every day if you happen to know where to look. And for high school athletes, these summer sessions are extremely vital. For fall sports, it’s one more chance for fringe players to make their case

for varsity spots and an opportunity for coaches to take stock of personnel. For other sports, its a chance for young athletes to stay sharp and hone their skills, taking the lessons they learned this school year and building on them in a more relaxed, free-flowing environment.

These games might not have the fanfare of a mid-season meeting between varsity rivals, but all the work that goes in over the next few weeks will definitely be on display once the school year rolls around.

So fear not, sports fans; there’s plenty going on out there. Sure, things will ramp up once again in late August, as the NFL season approaches and high school students begin their preseason workouts. But if you need a sports fix now, there’s certainly enough going on to wet your beak.

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Rye Neck plays in a summer basketball league in 2022. There are a ton of summer leagues around Westchester for youth and high school players to hone their skills.

Ironworkers fall in MLR eliminator but grow rugby in youth ranks

By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor

The Ironworkers’ season may have come to an end on Sunday evening, as the defending Major League Rugby champs faltered in an elimination game against Old Glory DC. But the way most see it, the sport of rugby—especially locally—has been the real winner all season long.

On June 25, fans packed the stands at Mount Vernon’s Memorial Field to see Rugby New York take on their rivals from Washington in a postseason eliminator. And even though Old Glory came away with a 37-33 in a backand-forth thriller, it’s hard to look at the Ironworkers’ first season at the famous Mount Vernon field—and their impact on the growth of the sport in general—as anything but a success.

Rugby New York—which has been in existence since 2018 and joined the MLR in 2019—has been a mainstay in the tri-state area since is inception. In five years, the team has called Iona College, MCU Park and Memorial Field home, but has constantly been a hub of for youth programs from Connecticut, New York and New Jersey in an attempt to grow the game.

On Sunday, Old Glory put the game away on a try by Kurt Baker—of All Blacks fame—but the final score was

of little import in the grand scheme of things, according to Eli Phillips, who is a part of the Union County Mudturtle Flag Rugby program in Scotch Plains, New Jersey.

Phillips led a troop of his young players to the Mount Vernon stadium to take in the game and lauded Rugby New York for its efforts in the

youth community, explaining that the professional team has been very active in community outreach.

“They’ve been terrific and we’ve been involved with [the Ironworkers] since starting up,” said Phillips. “They’re always looking to see how they can help, running clinics, working with the youth

players, and it’s also just important for the kids to see that there are pathways they can take which may not have been there for a previous generations.”

Citing growing youth numbers—and the nearly 35,000 athletes competing in rugby at the high school or U19 level—Phillips said that the

success of the Ironworkers has been integral in growing the youth game and added that he hopes the players currently in his program—and others around the country—will be ready to take up the mantle when their time comes.

“The USA didn’t qualify for this last Rugby World

Cup, but we’re going to be hosting in 2031,” he said. “And it’s these youth players, these are the guys who are going to be leading us, so it’s important for them to see the game played at this level now.”

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Tei Walden rushes through two Old Glory players on June 25. Photos/Mike Smith

Kara Pyror drags down an Old Glory player at Memorial Field. DC topped the Ironworkers 37-33.

Kurt Baker, who formerly played for the legendary All Blacks, takes the field against Rugby New York on June 25. Baker scored a late try to put the elimination game away for Old Glory DC.