September 29, 2023

RyeCity THE REVIEW

Local Summit Panel Addresses Homeowners’ Risk of Flooding

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New COVID vaccine recommended for 6 months and up

The Westchester County Department of Health wants residents to know an updated COVID-19 vaccine that targets the variant currently circulating has been approved for use, and is recommended for everyone six months and older to protect against serious illness.

Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler said: “With new variants circulating, please schedule COVID-19 vaccines

for your whole family, as soon as possible. Vaccination protects you and it protects those around you who are more vulnerable to complications, such as infants too young to be vaccinated, seniors and people with chronic health conditions.”

Most people with health insurance can find the vaccine at pharmacies, and healthcare providers.

The Westchester County Health Department will offer this booster

to children eligible for the Vaccines for Children Program, and to adults who are not insured or who are underinsured. Vaccines will be available by appointment only.

To learn whether you or your children are eligible and to schedule a visit, call 9955800 weekdays before 4:30 p.m. To find a vaccine near you, go to www.vaccines.gov.

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An evacuation plan, proper insurance, and structural modifications can help homeowners deal with the risk of flooding during the increasing number and severity of storms in our area according to panelists at the Sept. 12 webinar of the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Local Summit.

Daniel Sarnoff, village of Mamaroneck deputy village manager, whose responsibilities include flood mitigation, stressed the need for advanced preparation for potential evacuation. He recommended a “Ready to Go” bag of necessities: 1 gallon of water/day, a radio with batteries, external cell phone battery packs, first aid kit, a whistle, moist toilettes, duct tape, dust mask, etc.

JoAnne Murray, president of the Allen J. Flood Insurance Agency in Tarrytown, explained that our topography is actually changing given the cumulative effect of residential development on the ground’s ability to absorb rain. For this reason, fully 40% of floods do not occur in flood

zones! The attitude of “it won’t happen to me” must be replaced with thoughtful consideration of adding flood insurance to homeowner’s insurance, even for those not located in flood zones. Homeowners should request a ‘flood determination” which will show the nearest flood zone. Separately, renters can purchase contents insurance for their belongings even if the owner does carry flood insurance on the building.

Regarding FEMA flood insurance, Ms. Murray indicated that depending upon the property’s exact longitude and latitude, there can be extremely large variations in policy costs. FEMA will not reconstruct a basement nor pay for a hotel room while a homeowner is displaced. However, it will cover the furnace, hot water heater, and HVAC system. Separate contents coverage is required to cover washer-dryers in the basement. Premiums vary based upon whether your home is in an “A” zone or a “B” zone and coverage can be building-only,

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Pleasantville’s Daniel Picart rushes past a Rye defender during the Panthers’ Sept. 22 game against the Garnets. Picart rushed for 96 yards and one touchdown as Pleasantville topped Rye 21-12. For story, see page 16.

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Latimer appoints deputy director of Human Rights Commission

Westchester County Executive George Latimer has taken a significant step towards strengthening the County’s commitment to human rights and equality by appointing Julia De Persia as the new deputy director of the Westchester County Human Rights Commission.

Latimer said: “Julia’s impressive legal background, coupled with her unwavering commitment to human rights, makes her an ideal addition to our team. We look forward to her contributions as we continue to champion equality and justice in Westchester County.”

De Persia brings a wealth of legal expertise and a strong dedication to advancing equity in various aspects of human rights, including employment and public accommodations. In her previous role as a Supervising Attorney with the New York City Department of Education, she played a pivotal role in shaping policies and regulations in critical areas such as gender equity, school and workplace safety and disability accommodations.

De Persia said: “I am deeply honored to join the Westchester County Human Rights Commission and work alongside dedicated professionals who are committed to the cause of combating discrimination and promoting human rights.”

Prior to her role at the Department of Education, De Persia served as the Associate Title IX Officer at Harvard University, where she advised and trained a network of University Title IX Coordinators, contributing significantly to the advancement of gender equity and safety within the institution. Early in her career, she founded

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De Persia earned her Juris Doctor degree from Boston University School of Law in 2013, graduating magna cum laude, and holds a bachelor’s degree in social work from New York University, where she graduated summa cum laude in 2008.

De Persia’s appointment underscores Westchester County’s ongoing dedication to upholding human rights, eradicating discrimination, and fostering an inclusive and equitable community for all its residents.

Human Rights Commission Executive Director Tejash Sanchala said: “We are excited that Julia has joined our team to combat discrimination in Westchester County.”

tifies repairs have been satisfactorily completed.

building and contents, or just contents.

Homeowners in a flood zone must sign off if they reject an offer of flood insurance. New construction in a flood zone must be built above the established base flood level. Elevating older premises in that area can result in substantial flood insurance premium savings. The federal government will pay up to 75% of the cost of elevating a home based upon its damage history. Buyouts of homes up to 75% of their pre-flood value are based upon NYS-wide values, and thus limited in our high-cost area.

Following a flooding event, Mr. Sarnoff stressed making sure the area is safe to reenter especially if electrical or gas service has been compromised. To prevent losses such as mold forming, remove water at the earliest. Prepare in advance a list of clean up and restoration specialists, plumbers and electricians. Ms. Murray urged homeowners to document contents via photos before a flood and continue through various stages of the loss until work is completed, telling a story. Ask your insurance agent how to handle the claims process. ConEd will only turn service back on once a licensed electrician cer-

NYS consumer protection legislation is now pending that will mandate home sellers to make full disclosures of prior flooding events to prospective purchasers. FEMA now requires homeowners to release the Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange report (‘CLUE Report’) to prospective purchasers on request. It shows claims history on the property and is used primarily by insurers in underwriting policies. Under federal law, owners can request a copy of their CLUE report from Lexis-Nexis toll-free at 866-312-8076 or by visiting consumer.risk. lexisnexis.com. Insurers discourage small claims because they add to renewal rate increases. Separately, there is a provision in the tax code allowing for a deduction for property losses which exceed 10% of adjusted gross income (consult your tax advisor for specifics.)

Mr. Sarnoff pointed out that when sunny days return, engineers and architects can help design solutions to prevent future flooding. They can map a plan around the movement of water on your property. Waterproofing walls can help in the search for water entry points since they will turn color upon contact with water.

As waters rise, there are clearly measures we can take as we face the risk of flooding.

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Pumpkin picking fundraiser returns to Muscoot Farm Westchester Philharmonic to celebrate 4 1st season

Westchester’s only major professional orchestra opens its mainstage season at the Purchase Performing Arts Center on Sunday, Oct. 15, at 3:00 p.m., with conductor Danail Rachev and pianist Ran Dank, in a program featuring works of Schumann, Rossini, Mendelssohn, and George Walker, the first African American composer to win the Pulitzer Prize in Music.

The Phil’s newly expanded chamber series now includes performances at Crawford Mansion in Rye Brook, in addition to its longtime collaboration with Downtown Music at Grace, at Grace Church in White Plains. Featuring members of the orchestra in small ensemble formats, the chamber series kicks off at Grace Church on Sept. 27 with a wind sextet performing works of Mozart, Handel, and Reicha.

For tickets and information for all programs, go to www.westchesterphil.org

Mainstage performances take place at The Performing Arts Center, Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, New York. All tickets are $45; half-price for young people ages 6-16. Tickets sold exclusively through the PAC website. Box office fees apply.

Chamber concerts at Grace Church are free. Tickets for chamber concerts Crawford Mansion go on sale after Jan. 1.

Now entering its 41st season, the Westchester Philharmonic is the oldest, continu-

ously running professional symphony orchestra and largest performing arts organization of any kind in Westchester County. The Philharmonic’s main stage concert series makes its home at the Purchase Performing Arts Center, with outdoor concerts, chamber concerts, children’s programs, and special events throughout the area, attracting savvy music-lovers from Rockland, Bergen, Fairfield, and Putnam counties, New York City, and beyond.

Renowned artists who have performed with the Phil include Joshua Bell, Julia Bullock, Barbara Cook, Jeremy Denk, Branford Marsalis, Midori, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Kelly O’Hara, Garrick Ohlsson, Itzhak Perlman, Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, Gil Shaham, Isaac Stern, and André Watts.

Among the many new works commissioned and premiered by the Westchester Philharmonic is Melinda Wagner’s Concerto for Flute, Strings and Percussion, which won the Pulitzer Prize in 1999. Newly commissioned works by award-winning composers Christopher Theofanidis, David Ludwig, and Jed Feuer debuted in 2014, 2016, and 2018, respectively.

The Westchester Philharmonic has a long history of supporting artists of diverse backgrounds. Many of the composers whose works have been commissioned or premiered with the Philharmonic come from diverse backgrounds and/or are women. Over the past ten seasons the Phil has engaged 30 conductors or guest soloists of African-American, Hispanic, and Asian backgrounds. Women conductors and composers have appeared in eight of the last ten seasons.

The orchestra is comprised of the finest professional free-lance musicians from around the greater metropolitan area, who also perform regularly with the New York City Ballet, Orchestra St. Luke’s, Orpheus, Mostly Mozart, and for many Broadway shows.

Members of the Phil hold faculty positions at Juilliard, Mannes, Manhattan School of Music, Purchase Conservatory, Vassar and Bard Colleges, and at local public schools.

Pick your perfect pumpkin at Muscoot Farm at its annual Pumpkin Picking Fundraiser, Saturday through Monday, Oct. 7 through 9, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Event is free; pumpkins vary in price based on size. Hayrides are $5 per person, ages 3 and under are free; cash only. Cider and doughnuts will also be on sale. Attendees will be able to visit the farm animals.

Muscoot Farm’s weekly Farmers Market will be open all three days from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Visit muscootfarm.org for an up-to-date list of vendors.

Westchester County Executive George Latimer said, “The Pumpkin Picking Fundraiser at Muscoot Farm is an event not to miss every fall. There’s nothing better than spending an autumn day with the family, picking pumpkins, going on hay rides and visiting farm animals.”

Westchester County Parks, Recreation and Conservation Commissioner, Kathy O’Connor, said, “Muscoot Farm is one of the most family-friendly parks in our entire

parks system. Not only is the staff knowledgeable in their field, they run top-tier programming, including the annual Pumpkin Picking Fundraiser.”

Muscoot Farm will open at 9:30 a.m. for the duration of the Pumpkin Picking Fundraiser only. The pumpkin patch will close at 3:30 p.m. and the hayrides run from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The trails will be closed for the duration of the event.

Event benefits the Friends of Muscoot Farm, which preserves and interprets, for the public benefit, the agricultural, cultural and natural heritage of a Westchester County farm, circa 1880-1930.

Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm, a 777-acre, early 1900s interpretive farm, is a Westchester County Park. It is open daily and offers a variety of interpretive programs to the public on weekends throughout the year.

For more information, visit muscootfarm.org or call 864-7286.

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Westchester’s first Japanese ice cream, dessert bar to open

Rye Ridge Shopping Center is excited to announce that Mama Mia Dessert Bar will be opening late fall. They have signed a long-term lease for 1500 square feet in the space formally occupied by Red Mango in the main portion of the shopping center. The management of the shopping center believed that it was important to replace with another “frozen concept” as the use was well loved by the community and has been greatly missed. Mama Mia will be the first Westchester location to feature Taiyaki (Japanese Ice Cream). They will also serve Mochi donuts, shaved snow and Korean corn dogs. This lease follows the recent lease to Japanese powerhouse Daiso who plan to open this October.

Lovers of Taiyaki and Mochi donuts will no longer have to travel to New York City to indulge.Taiyaki ice cream, easily recognized due to the fish shaped cone similar to a waffle is very popular in NYC and LA and we are honored that its making its Westchester debut at The Rye Ridge Shopping Center.

Customer’s will have the option of choosing signature Taiyaki creations such as “Straight – Outta Japan” made with matcha black sesame ice cream, red bean taiyaki cone, unicorn ears and horn and topped with unicorn sprinkles.

Mochi Donuts – made from sweet gluten free Japanese flour that gives the donuts a chewy springy texture but yet light. Mochi donuts have 50% less calories than regular donuts. The donuts are shaped into rings and each donut

is comprised of 8 rings fried together. Mamma Mia will feature imaginative Mochi Donut selections such as Churro, Nutella, black sesame and guava pineapple. In addition, Mama Mia will feature Japanese Corn Dogs with unique creations available such as” Original Crispy Ramen Hot Dog” and “Hot Cheetos Mozzarella” They also plan to serve elegant shaved ice and bubble tea. Erin

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leasing agent for the shopping center had this to add, “we really felt it was vital to replace the Red Mango with a frozen concept. It’s essential to a well rounded shopping center. I am personally excited for people to discover Taiyaki ice cream, mochi donuts and Korean corn dogs for the first time. Having a dessert bar that features delicacies that no other shopping center offers its obviously pretty special.”

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White Plains Hospital named Fortune Media’s Best Workplaces

White Plains Hospital announced it is the only Hospital in New York named to Fortune media and Great Place To Work’s list of Best Workplaces in Health Care, and has also been recertified as a Great Place to Work for the third consecutive year.

The Best Workplaces in Health Care award is based on an analysis of Great Place to Work (GPTW) survey responses from more than 208,000 employees in the health care industry, derived from 60 employee experience questions. In that survey, 87% percent of White Plains Hospital team members said the Hospital is a great place to work, ranking it #32 on the top 40 large companies (1,000+ employees) list of Best Workplaces in Health Care in the country.

Reviewed and produced by GPTW, Hospital employees from all departments and job functions were asked to complete a confidential survey that includes questions on leadership effectiveness, respect, fairness and employee pride in the com -

munity. White Plains Hospital scored 30% higher than a typical U.S.-based company in employee experience.

“Fortune congratulates the Best Workplaces in Health Care,” says Fortune Editor-in-Chief Alyson Shontell. “Creating a vibrant workplace culture that draws the best talent in health care is vital for the success of the leaders in this highly competitive industry. It is also what’s needed to ignite innovation and deliver best-in-class performance.”

In addition to the Great Place to Work and Fortune honors, White Plains Hospital recently earned the highest five-star quality rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for the second time and was also recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Regional Hospital for the fifth consecutive year. In June, it was the only Hospital in New York to be named to Fortune media and Great Place To Work’s list of Best Workplaces in New York.

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In defense of defeat

I don’t think I’m breaking new philosophical ground when I say that nobody wants to lose. But sometimes—and this is coming from the vantage point of someone who has covered sports for over a decade— suffering a defeat may not be the worst thing for a team in the grand scheme of things.

I was reminded of that this weekend in two specific cases when two football squads with designs on Section 1 titles this fall to a team that may be—and in one case will assuredly be—their ultimate hurdle in that regard. For both Rye and Tuckahoe, these mid September losses may actually pay off in the long run.

On Friday night, the Tigers

fell 21-13 against Haldane— whom they will face again in November for the Class D title—while the Garnets dropped a heartbreaker to reigning Class B champ Pleasantville by a nearly identical tally of 21-12. Both games were similar in that they proved just how effective the visiting team’s stars could be—as Tuckahoe’s Jax Colacicco and Rye’s Chris Iuliano turned in statement performances—while also showing both the Tigers and Garnets exactly what they’ll need to work on if (and, for Tuckahoe, when) they gear up for a postseason rematch.

For Tuckahoe, the answer is simple; stopping the Blue Devil duo of Evan Giachinta and Ryan van Tassel, who led Haldane to 21 straight points last week. For the Garnets, however, it may be a little more complicated.

Rye did a solid job for

much of the game on Pleasantville’s Daniel Picart—the standout finished with under 100 yards and one score, though he did have an 86yard touchdown run called back on a clip—but that came at the expense of allowing Daniel’s brother, Panthers’ quarterback Aidan, to cobble together an impressive night. Injuries certainly played a part as the Garnets came into the game down eight starters, something that would lead the team to believe that they will be able to better match up with the rest of the Panthers’ threats when they are closer to full strength.

But discipline may prove to be a bigger issue if the two teams meet again, as a raft of penalties—an unlikely occurrence for a Rye team— served to derail several Garnet drives and hampered their ability to climb back into

the game late.

If those get cleaned up and Rye begins to get healthy? There’s no telling how a potential second meeting between the two teams will shake out.

And from a purely narrative standpoint—selfish

for a writer, I know—what’s better than watching a team overcome adversity, finding another gear and finally reaching that mountain top?

As far as stories go, that’s a heck of a lot more compelling than a ho-hum journey that doesn’t challenge us or force

us to grow.

So after this weekend, I’m looking forward to the rest of the season. And I sure bet that Tuckahoe and Rye feel the same way.

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Last week, Section 1 title hopefuls Rye and Tuckahoe both suffered losses to the teams that stand in their way of their championship hopes. According to Sports Editor Mike Smith, watching how these teams bounce back from regular season defeats will provide some intriguing storylines down the stretch. Photo/Mike Smith

Strong second half propels Panthers over Garnets

At Parkway Field Football

• Aidan Picart accounted for 2 TDs • Chris Iuliano scored twice for Rye • The Garnets had 8 starters out with injury

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early lead on the strength of two touchdown runs by Chris Iuliano to head into halftime leading the reigning Class B champions 12-7.

Coming into Friday night’s showdown between Pleasantville and Rye, most football pundits believed the contest may well be a preview of the Class B Section 1 Championship game. If anything, the Panthers 21-12 victory over the Garnets more than lived up to the advance billing and also demonstrated the areas in which Rye will need to improve if they hope to get another shot at the defending champs.

Early signs were positive for the Garnets—who came into Friday’s meeting with eight starters sidelined due to injury—as Rye took an

But the Panthers were able to claw back after the intermission, as Pleasantville standouts Daniel and Aidan Picart took control down the stretch. Daniel rushed for 96 yards and a score on 15 carries—and had another 86-yard touchdown run called back on a clip—while Aidan finished with 184 passing yards, one rushing touchdown and a 14-yard touchdown pass to Brian McPhee.

After the game, Iuliano— who rushed for 109 yards on 29 carries and recorded a second-half interception— said that the Garnets came into the game knowing that limiting the impact of the Picarts would be key, but that the Panthers’ supporting cast proved to be the difference-maker.“Our game plan coming in was to stop [Daniel] Picart, because he’s their best player,” said Iuliano. “But they have a lot of other guys who can step up and make great plays, and that’s what they did tonight.”

While the Garnets won’t being shorthanded as an ex-

cuse for Friday’s loss, Iuliano noted that the injuries may serve to give some of the team’s younger talent some much needed experience in the long run. With captains Charlie Suarack and Shep Griffiths—as well as Jake Kessner—unable to suit up, a

host of Garnets got meaningful experience against a good team, something that Iuliano could serve the team well.

“We had young guys come in and play in our biggest game of the year so far, so it’s just more experience

for us,” he said.

The Garnets will look to bounce back from the defeat with a Friday tilt against Nyack (2-1). Nyack is coming off two straight wins over Sleepy Hollow and Hendrick Hudson and have not lost since Sept. 8, when they fell

to an undefeated Ardsley team.

Pleasantville will get ready to take on Lakeland (3-1) and Nanuet (2-1) in the upcoming weeks.

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Iuliano is wrapped up by Panthers defenders on Sept. 22.

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Chris Iuliano runs for a touchdown against Pleasantville on Sept. 22, 2023. Iuliano found the end zone twice for Rye.

By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor