October 20, 2017 by The Rye City Review

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October 20, 2017 | Vol. 5, Number 42 | www.ryecityreview.com

Committee seeks landmark status for cemetery, square By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer

SCORE! Three teams from Rye Raquet Club made up of women 40 years and over will be going to the United States Tennis Association’s national championship this month. For story, see page 6. Photo courtesy Corinna Ausfahl

Students take part in Westchester anti-opioid summit On Oct. 16, Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino urged more than 400 students from across Westchester to become part of the solution in the lifeand-death fight against opioid addiction. Joined by BMX Olympic coach and recovering addict Tony Hoffman, Astorino led a Youth

Summit at the Westchester County Center aimed at fighting a drug epidemic that has caused a 200 percent increase in fatalities in the county from 2010 to 2015. Students from 37 schools took part in the day-long summit that was part of the county’s Project WORTHY—Westchester County Opioid Response Teams Helping

You—program launched earlier this year. The program mobilizes a full array of available resources and expertise to combat the growing opioid and heroin epidemic that affects all communities and people of all ages. “Young people are dying,” Astorino said at the summit. “This is not a show; this is not just a day-

long assembly. This is serious business, and we need your help. Young people are on the front lines of this epidemic. You are eyewitnesses to what’s happening in schools, at parties, at the mall and on the bus. You come from all walks of life, and all kinds of OPIOID continued on page 8

The City Landmarks Advisory Committee is proposing to preserve two historical locations, adding them to a list of places already protected under a local law. As part of a plan to protect Rye’s historical areas from overdevelopment, the landmarks committee has suggested designating Baird Square, the Milton Cemetery, and the Purdy Family Burial Ground as protected sites, which would prevent any advance to alter, reconstruct or demolish the locations. “Our city is going through a historic transformation,” said Maurio Sax, a member of the landmarks committee. “We see overdevelopment in our neighborhoods and environmental destruction of our monuments and cemeteries. It’s in our agenda to start a process of preserving them in history.” The area known as Baird Square, which is located at the intersection of Boston Post Road, Purchase Street and Milton Road, was named in memory of the Rev. Charles W. Baird, the beloved former minister of the Rye Presbyterian Church. The land, gifted to the city by Baird, is encircled by a low ledge and edged on one side with a sidewalk leading uphill towards Christ’s Church. Born in Princeton, New Jersey, in 1828, Baird was one of the longest serving ministers of the church, serving from 1861 until

his death in 1887. The Purdy Family Burial Ground, which is located on the same parcel of land as the Milton Cemetery, served as the private burial plot for one of Westchester’s first families. A plaque located on the land reports that the Purdy family purchased the property in 1685. After settling in Massachusetts in the 1600s, the French Huguenots drifted around several locations in the New England region. Eventually, a handful of Purdy family descendants populated Rye and Croton-On-Hudson. Historically, the American Revolution divided the Purdy family into two sides: those that were loyal to King George III, who all signed a declaration of support for the king at the time in White Plains, and those based in North Salem that were detractors of England’s rule. After the war, many of the loyalist are said to have sailed for Nova Scotia, in Canada. “We have an incredibly rich history in Rye, and these properties are illustrative of that history,” said Councilwoman Emily Hurd, a Democrat and liaison to the landmarks committee. “I think [the proposal] promotes the use of preservation districts and protected site, and that’s a great thing.” Some other well-known landmarks in Rye include the city’s former municipal hall and current LANDMARK continued on page 11

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4-acre estate in Rye to be sold at auction A sprawling four-acre estate situated in one of Westchester County’s most desirable residential settings is being offered for sale in a sealed bid auction by Madison Hawk Partners, a national real estate firm and industry leader specializing in structured accelerated sales. The auction sale of the well-located property at 3 Club Road in Rye presents an incredibly unique and flexible purchasing opportunity in New York City’s submarket. The pristine land is currently home to a majestic, move-in ready 13,650 squarefoot mansion. The sought-after parcel also has recently applied for a subdivision into three buildable acre-plus homesites in an extremely desirable setting that could be sold separately. “This is the perfect residence for a sophisticated buyer seeking an exclusive Westchester County address or a smart investment opportunity for anyone looking

to monetize the potential of the property,” says Jeff Hubbard, president of Madison Hawk Partners. “The purchaser will be provided the opportunity to reside in the magnificent home in its current configuration, or split the property and sell two buildable lots while retaining much of the existing home.” Originally built in 1928 on the grounds of the Apawamis Country Club, the standing country-style estate is one of the largest and most private residences in Rye. Expanded to its current layout in 2009, the seven-bedroom home features a multitude of formal and informal living spaces, including a modern gourmet kitchen, 18seat theatre, massage/treatment room, exercise room, large game room with fireplace and bar, and guest quarters with kitchenette over its five-car, heated garage. The grounds also boast an inground pool and adjacent pond. 3 Club Road is situated just

blocks from bustling downtown Rye and its wealth of locally-owned shops and fine dining establishments. The property is ten minutes from the Rye Metro North Train Station and a half– mile from Interstate 95, both of which quickly whisk commuters to New York City’s business and entertainment centers. Interested bidders can view the property during Open House events on Oct. 22, 26, Nov. 2, 5, 12 from noon to 2 p.m., by appointment. A Due Diligence Package is available to purchase for $20 electronically and a requirement for bidding. Sealed bids are due at Madison Hawk’s New York Office by 3 p.m. on Nov. 15 and should by delivered to Madison Hawk Partners, 575 Lexington Ave., Suite 4023, New York, NY 10022. For additional information, please call 212-971-9720 or visit MadisonHawk.com/auctions/rye. (Submitted)

This four-acre estate is located at 3 Club Road in Rye.

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The estate is for sale in a sealed bid auction until Nov. 15. Contributed photos

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What’s going on... Rye Free Reading Room

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Healthy Eating, Ethical Choices On Saturday, Oct. 21 from 10 a.m. to noon. Eat healthy. Obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancer and other diseases are lifestyle-related. Participants will learn about the connections between diet and health and discuss ways that informed dietary choices can help prevent or relieve diseases. The Ethical Choice Program is a nonprofit which addresses issues related to food choices and the impact of those choices on the planet and its inhabitants. ECP educators seek to empower their audiences to make thoughtful and responsible food choices for their health, the environment and animals. The program encourages listeners to develop critical thinking skills that are essential to successfully aligning their choices with their values.

SPRYE Screening: ‘The Wind Rises’ On Saturday, Oct. 21 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Meeting Room. Join SPRYE at the library for a screening of the Academy Award-winning film “The Wind Rises.” From Academy Award-winning filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki (Best Animated

Feature, “Spirited Away”) comes a spellbinding movie beyond compare. Jiro dreams of flying and designing beautiful airplanes, inspired by the famous Italian aeronautical designer Caproni. Nearsighted and unable to be a pilot, he becomes one of the world’s most accomplished airplane designers, experiencing key historical events in an epic tale of love, perseverance and the challenges of living and making choices in a turbulent world. This film dazzled fans and critics around the globe. Bursting off the screen with spectacular picture and sound, Miyazaki’s final masterpiece, “The Wind Rises,” is breathtaking.

Spying on Antiquity On Sunday, Oct. 22 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room. This presentation will discuss how CORONA imagery has been used to study ancient landscapes in the Near East, with case studies from Bronze Age Syria, Iron Age northern Iraq, and late Antique northwestern Iran.

‘The Things They Carried’ discussion On Sunday, Oct. 22 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. in the Meeting Room. A classic work of American literature that has not stopped changing minds and lives since it burst onto the literary scene, “The Things They Carried” by Tim O’Brien is a ground-breaking meditation on war, memory, imagination, and the redemptive power of storytelling. Taught everywhere from high school classrooms to graduate seminars in creative writing, it has become required reading for any American and continues to challenge readers in their perceptions of fact and fiction, war and peace, courage and fear and longing. The discus-

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sion will be led by Dr. Mark Schenker.

Teacher-In-The-Library On Mondays through Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Children’s Room. For grades K–5. Drop by the library where Rye teachers offer homework help to students attending local public and private elementary schools in the Rye and close surrounding areas. This is a free program sponsored by the Auxiliary Board of the Rye Free Reading Room, Woman’s Club of Rye/Children’s Philanthropy Section, and the PTO of the Rye Schools.

Marilyn’s Musical Maracas - A Bilingual Storytime On Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. in the Children’s Room. Recommended for toddlers and preschoolers. Join Marilyn Castillo at the library on Tuesday mornings for a blast of culture, music, and language in Spanish. Have fun learning simple words, numbers, and colors en español through simple songs and rhymes, while moving to music fiesta style. Music helps children retain words and expressions much more effectively. The rhythm of the music, as well as the repetitive patterns within the song, helps kids memorize new words, making it an easy way to teach a second language.

Edge: The New Microsoft Internet Program On Thursday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Raho Technology Center. This session will cover a number of new features in Edge, the new Internet program that is included with Windows 10 and has enhanced security. It is intended to replace the older Internet Explorer in Windows 7 and earlier Internet programs. Among the topics will be setting new home pages, easier reading of websites, setting favorites, search functions, and clearing internet surfing history. Attendees that have laptops with Windows 10 installed should bring them to the seminar. Attendees without a Windows 10 computer may still attend for there will be many handouts and demonstrations on a large TV screen. First come, first served. Taught by former IBM executive Mike Negrelli.

Spooky Halloween Maze On Thursday, Oct. 26 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 27 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturday, Oct. 28 from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room. For ages 4 and up. Join the Rye Free Reading Room this year for a special Halloween event, when the library’s Meeting Room will be transformed into a spooky good time for the whole family. Wear your costume and walk the haunted maze, if you dare. Those brave enough to complete the walk will find a surprise at the end of their journey.

The Rye Arts Center is located at 51 Milton Road in Rye. For more information, call 967-0700 or visit ryeartscenter.org.

Pumpkin Painting Contest On Sunday, Oct. 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rye Town Park and beach, 95 Dearborn Ave. in Rye. Join Rye Town Park and The Rye Arts Center for the first Pumpkin Painting Contest, a fun-filled morning with donuts, apple cider, face painting, and pumpkin painting. Day of registration fee: $15 per child. RSVP to 881-4535 or ssumma@townofryeny. com. For more information, visit townofryeny.com/ events/pumpkin-painting-contest.

Halloween Workshop: Polymer Clay Pumpkin On Saturday, Oct. 28 at the Rye Arts Center. For ages 6 to 8, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.; for ages 9 to 12, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Get spooky this Halloween at The Rye Art Center. Use polymer clay to create your own pumpkin faces and then dress it up in a clay costume or make a funny face. During this workshop, you will design your own unique pumpkin faces. Terry Taylor shows students how to transform simple balls and coils of clay into a one-of-a-kind pumpkin. Includes all supplies. Fee: $15; members receive discount. To register, visit ryeartscenter.org.

Open Mic Night: Sound Shore Writers Group On Monday, Oct. 30 from 7 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. at the Rye Arts Center. Join the Sound Shore Writers Group for readings and a celebration of writers supporting other writers. All genres welcome. All are welcome to read. Free.

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester Brick-or-Treat On Saturdays and Sundays in October. A ghoulishly good time is brewing at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester during Brick-or-Treat. Little ghosts and mummies can experience Halloween every weekend in October with spooktacular activities sure to please the entire family. Wear your Halloween costume and receive $5 off admission. Brick-orTreat will also be held on Tuesday, Oct. 31. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester is located at 39 Fitzgerald St., Yonkers. Admission starts at $15.95; children under age 2 are free. Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., last ticket sold at 7 p.m.; Sundays: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., last ticket sold at 5 p.m. For more information, call 866-243-0770 or visit legolanddiscoverycenter.com/westchester. Deadline for our What’s Going On section is every Thursday at noon. Though space is not guaranteed, we will do our best to accommodate your listing. Please send all items to news@hometwn.com.

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Firefighters teach Rye Neck students about safety Daniel Warren Elementary School students teamed up with firefighters from the Mamaroneck Volunteer Fire Department to learn what to do in the event of a fire. They welcomed the special guests to their school on Oct. 13 for a number

of demonstrations. During their visit, the firefighters discussed with the students how to safely exit a home during an emergency and demonstrated how to stop, drop and roll if they’re caught in a fire. They also showcased their

firefighting gear and equipment, and promoted the importance of having fire alarms throughout the home. For nearly 20 years, the Fire Department volunteers have been teaching students about fire prevention and safety. (Submitted)

Students are treated to a tour of a firetruck by their guest speakers.

Daniel Warren Elementary School students welcome firefighters from the Mamaroneck Fire Department to their school to learn about fire safety. Photos courtesy Rye Neck school district

The volunteers demonstrate their firefighting equipment for students.

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Rye racquet teams

prepare for nationals By TAYLOR BROWN General Assignment Reporter

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The 3.5 team of women 40 and over celebrate their win at the sectionals championship with a bottle of champagne. Photo courtesy Paula Lapkin

After securing their wins at the United States Tennis Association’s sectional championship, three teams from the Rye Racquet Club are moving on to nationals. During the weekend of Aug. 25, the Rye Racquet Club, RRC, had three of their United States Tennis Association, USTA, competitive teams, made up of women 40 years and over, competing at sectionals in Schenectady. “It was amazing that all three teams were there, it just added to the excitement,” said Wendy Hyer, co-captain of the 4.0 team. “The fact that all three teams won is amazing.” RRC is based in Harrison and offers competitive and noncom-

petitive junior and adult tennis programs. This year will be Hyer’s and her co-captain, Gena Pettinato’s, second time going to nationals. Hyer, of Rye, explained that ever since her first time at nationals, she’s wanted to go back, saying it’s part of the “addictive nature” of winning. Pettinato, of Rye, said that having already experienced nationals once, she and Hyer feel like they know what to expect from the tournament. In preparation for the national championship, Pettinato said their team is trying to practice on outdoor hard courts in order to mimic the conditions they’ll be playing in. “Outdoors you have all the elements, there are so many distractions when you’re playing outside,” she said. Corinna Ausfahl, captain of the 4.5+ team, said that their team’s approach has included studying their competition and figuring out which pairings of players on their team work best together.

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Three teams from Rye Racquet Club made up of women 40 years and over will be going to the United States Tennis Association’s national championship this month. Photo courtesy Corinna Ausfahl

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The Rye Racquet Club’s 3.5 team of women 40 years and over. Photo courtesy Wendy Hyer

“We’ve been working very hard,” said Ausfahl, of Rye. “... It’s a wonderful opportunity to represent New York at nationals.” This strategic preparation is only one factor in their journey. Pettinato believes that her team’s unique dynamic is what makes them such a force to be reckoned with. “We put together this team of women who we thought shared a passion for the game,” she said. Pettinato went on to say that the women all bring something different to their team. “We’re mothers, college students, we have full time jobs,” she said. “We have a nice profile of women and yet we come together, enjoy the game, and support each other.” Paula Lapkin, co-captain of the 3.5 team, described a similar dynamic in her team. “Everyone just kind of supports each other, [and] really roots for the other one… which I think is what’s taking us to the next level,” said Lapkin, of Harrison. Pettinato said that having these teams of older women allows for them to have a way to step away from their families for a little while, and do something for themselves. “There are very rare moments when we can do it, and we really enjoy it when we’re out [on the court],” she said. The teams will each be taking a weekend away for themselves in October to travel to Orlando and Fort Lauderdale in Florida to compete in the USTA national championships. “It’s truly been a great season for the women’s team tennis here at Rye Racquet,” Hyer said. CONTACT: taylor@hometwn.com

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Rye YMCA hosts Halloween carnival

The Rye YMCA Halloween carnival features live music for the whole family to enjoy. Contributed photo

The Rye YMCA is a hub of family activity with healthy activities and events for the whole family to participate in both together and independently. On Oct 29, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., the Rye Y will open its doors to the entire community with its free Halloween Carnival and Open House. The event will feature live music, carnival games, face painting, a pumpkin patch, spooky swimming, crafts and much more. Wear a costume if you wish! (No adult clown costumes, please.) Registration is required, please RSVP to FamilyFun@ ryeymca.org On Oct. 29, the Rye Y will waive the $100 Joiner’s Fee for all who join. Membership benefits

include access to all Y facilities including two pools, a fitness center and more than 100 free weekly group exercise classes as well as priority program registration and reduced member program rates. Family members spend quality time together during scheduled family time in the pool, gymnasium and ExerZone or play games together in the family game room. The Y hosts a First Family Friday evening every month with themed crafts activities and a bi-monthly Active Family Friday featuring Nerf games. Families with young children may choose from several parent/child classes such as Baby and Me Gym, Kiddie Crafts and Baby Sports. The Childwatch program is available for parents

who wish to exercise on their own or step into town. The Rye Y also offers dozens of programs focusing on skill development, teamwork, fitness, enrichment and fun. The next program session starts Nov. 11. Member registration starts Nov. 1 and non-member registration starts Nov. 3. Classes are offered for all ages and include enrichment, swim, sports, fitness and much more! Visit RyeYmca.org or call 967-6363 to learn more and register for classes. Financial assistance is available. If you are interested in joining the Rye Y, please stop by the Y’s Member Services Desk at 21 Locust Ave., for a tour of the facility. (Submitted)

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Food Bank to host fall fundraiser

Chef Scott Fratangelo, left, and a representative of L’inizio prepare samples at Food Bank for Westchester’s An Evening in Good Taste last year. Contributed photo

Food Bank for Westchester, the county’s leading hunger-relief organization, has announced an evening of savor and sips with 25 top chefs’ fine food creations, worldclass wines, a VIP Slovenia Vodka lounge, as well as a special appearance by WNBC’s Pete Napolitano at its 27th annual An Evening in Good Taste on Thursday, Oct. 26 in White Plains. The organization’s fall fundraiser, which highlights the county’s top chefs and attracts hundreds of people from throughout the region while spreading the message to end hunger in Westchester County, is an exclusive gathering of the area’s philanthropic community and supporters. All proceeds from the event go directly to support the Food Bank for Westchester and its children’s programs. Nearly onethird of the 200,000 people in the county who are hungry are children. For more than 29 years, the Food Bank has led the fight against hunger in the county, serving 300 frontline programs that provide food directly to the 200,000 county residents who are hungry or food insecure. One in five residents of the county is hungry or at-risk of being hungry. “Our annual fall fundraiser is indeed ‘an evening in good taste,’” said Leslie Gordon, president and CEO of Food Bank for Westchester. “The county’s well-renowned chefs will be there representing some of the best restaurants in the region. And, they will all have the same focus—to bring awareness to hunger in our communities, with a special emphasis on the 58,000 children in our county who are hungry. We are grateful for their support and their cuisines. With their help, we can continue to focus on our mission driven by the belief that access to healthy food is a basic right for all people.” New restaurants featured this

year include Mediterraneo of White Plains, Harvest on Hudson, The Dessertist, Chutney Masala and Sambal.. The following is a full list of the restaurants participating in the 27th Annual An Evening in Good Taste event:

Abigail Kirsch Catering Relationships The Atrium at Doral Arrowwood Bona Bona Ice Cream Bread and Brine Caperberry Events at the C.V. Rich Mansion and The Great American BBQ Co. Cedar Street Grill Chocolations Coffee Lab Roasters The Cookery Doughnation Truck Crabtree’s Kittle House Restaurant & Inn The Dessertist Equus Restaurant at Castle Hotel & Spa Harvest on Hudson L’inizio Ladle of Love Longford’s Own-Made Ice Cream LuLu Cake Boutique Mediterraneo of White Plains MP Taverna Irvington Mt. Kisco Seafood NoMa Social Polpettina RiverMarket Bar & Kitchen Saltaire Oyster Bar & Fish House Technique Catering Tredici NORTH Xaviars Restaurant Group and Slovenia Vodka In addition, the exclusive VIP lounge will feature two new participating restaurants serving delicious bites with specialty drink pairings. They are: Bread and Brine, and Xaviars Restaurant

Group. Other beverages for the event will be provided by Pepsico, Pernod Ricard and Broken Bow Brewery. New this year is a special appearance by WNBC’s Pete Napolitano of “Produce Pete,” who will be at the event to greet guests. Known for his tips and advice on purchasing and eating fresh produce, Napolitano is a grocer, chef, and celebrity spokesperson who is perhaps best known for his weekly fruit and vegetable segments that appear on WNBC. Napolitano has hosted numerous produce, food, and nutrition-themed television segments since the late 1980s. The author of “Produce Pete’s Farmacopeia: From Apples to Zucchini, and Everything in Between,” he has also published numerous recipes and tips pertaining to picking, buying, and cooking produce. The co-chairs for the 2017 An Evening in Good Taste event are: Ken Ackerman, of Ackerman’s Fine Art LLC; Chef Alison Awerbuch, of Abigail Kirsch; Chef David DiBari, of The Cookery, DoughNation and The Parlor; Matt Feuer, of The Leather Group Inc.; Chef Scott Fratangelo, of L’Inizio; Chef Peter Herrero, of New York Hospitality Group; John Iodice, of Riemann Auto Body; Chef Peter X. Kelly, of Xaviars Restaurant Group/ Slovenia Vodka; Jay Lippin, of Crabtree’s Kittle House; Scott Sherman, of Tiger Management; and Ed Steinberg, of Abigail Kirsch. An Evening in Good Taste will take place at 1133 Westchester Ave. in White Plains on Oct. 26 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.; the VIP reception will take place from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tickets start at $250 per person and sponsorship packages are available. To purchase tickets online, please visit foodbankforwestchester.org/ events/EIGT2017. (Submitted)

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Students from around Westchester come out to learn more about what they can do to stop opioid addiction. Contributed photo

neighborhoods. That’s the kind of real-life experience we need if we are ever going to wrap our arms around this deadly situation.” The goal of the Youth Summit was to bring together students and have them come up with ideas on how to fight the epidemic in their own schools and neighborhoods. Hoffman, the keynote speaker, spoke of his personal experiences, notably how poor choices and a bad attitude led to his addiction. Hoffman’s drug addiction caused him to lose friends and family and he eventually became homeless. He was so desperate for drugs at one point in his life that he committed an armed robbery and other drug related crimes that landed him in prison for several years. “When I was 18, I had no idea I was about to become a hero-

in addict,” Hoffman said. “I had every single thing that you would need to be successful in life…. There are no shortcuts in life; every shortcut you take will end up being the long road.” While in prison, Hoffman had a “spiritual awakening” and started to turn his life around. He set goals and embarked on a path that resulted in him becoming a BMX Elite pro who placed second in the 2016 World Championships and coached in the Rio Olympic Games that same year. He is currently the founder and director of The Freewheel Project, a nonprofit that mentors young people through sports and teaches them leadership skills and to make healthy life choices. He is currently writing his first book, titled “Coming Clean.” But even now and sober for

more than 10 years, Hoffman said there are reminders of his past all around him. “Every single day, the doorway wants to tempt me,” he said. “If you don’t walk through that door, you don’t have to worry about this.” The Youth Summit was part of ongoing events that operate from Project WORTHY’s four foundational blocks—education, integration, prevention and action—all of which bring together the resources necessary for each of those areas. In addition to the keynote speaker at the Youth Summit, there was a panel of young adults who have been affected by opioid and heroin addiction, and two interactive workshops where students discussed ways they can stop or prevent abuse, and take back their schools. (Submitted)

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SUNY Purchase students break world record On Oct. 11, 300 volunteers from SUNY Purchase along with Chef Jet Tila, of the Food Network, broke the world’s record for longest California roll. Prior to this, the record was a 422-foot roll, which was held by UMass Amherst. SUNY Purchase students beat the record by

creating a 504-foot roll on the Great Lawn. The event required more than 650 sheets of nori and 300 pounds of sushi rice. The event was joined by members of the World Record Academy to certify the roll. The event was sponsored by

Purchase Dining Services and PepsiCo with culinary support by The One Sushi. Purchase Dining Services, part of Chartwells, who made an in-kind donation of $1,350 each to the Food Bank for Westchester and Midnight Run. (Submitted)

Students were joined by Chef Jet Tila, of the Food Network, who directed the creation of the sushi roll.

The sushi roll came out to 504 feet, a new world record. Photos courtesy Paige DeMaio

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Taconic Opera celebrates 20 years by poking fun

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The Review, in collaboration with ArtsWestchester, offers a rundown of art-related events throughout Westchester County. You can find our Arts in the Area page each month.

Also on view at Neuberger Museum of Art are “Janet Biggs: A Step On the Sun” (on view through Dec. 22) and “A Studio in the Gallery: The Playful Universe of Ignacio Iturria” (on view through Feb. 25, 2018). For more information, visit neuberger.org. -Rocio De La Roca

Project a way to give youth words of wisdom

Neuberger reveals Bearden works Prominent American artist Romare Bearden is celebrated for his emblematic collages, which were produced from 1964 to 1988 and illustrated the history, culture and tension of the African-American experience. While he is known for these works, some of Bearden’s earlier work experimented with abstracting forms. This period in his career created works that became the foundation of his acclaimed collages. These early abstractions are often overlooked, and many remain omitted from retrospectives of his work—until now. This fall, Neuberger Museum of Art’s “Romare Bearden: Abstraction” will provide the first scholarly examination and public viewing of Bearden’s largely unknown body of work that was created in the 1950s and early 1960s. The exhibition, on view through Dec. 22, will feature approximately 40 of Bearden’s abstractions, thereby revealing his artistic roots, but also contributing to the postwar American art narrative. The works on view include large stain paintings such as “Green Torches Welcome New Ghosts and Eastern Gate,” which demonstrate a technique of applying thinned oil by brushing, pouring and spraying. Bearden’s watercolors and oil paintings “Blue Ridge and Mountains of the Moon,” from the mid-1950s, demonstrate his abstract image-based painting. Collages like “River Mist” inform his later figurative works and are comprised of elements that have been cut, and then fitted together like the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle.

“What one word would you give today’s youth to take with them throughout their lives?” This is the question that Yonkers artists Evan Bishop and Katori Walker, founders of the community-based art project 100 Words of Wisdom, recently asked local seniors. The goal of the project was to engage 100 mature adults and include them in the conversation about improvements to their local communities. The result was more than 140 men and women from Westchester, New York City and beyond, of all walks of life—from politicians and family members to artists and educators—each providing one unique word (or a two-word phrase). Three languages are represented (English, Spanish and Sanskrit), as are people who are native to six continents. These seniors were each interviewed about their word choice while Bishop painted the word somewhere on their body. Walker then photographed them, one participant pictured above. These photographs will be on view in an exhibition at Blue Door Art Center, BDAC, from Oct. 26 through Nov. 4. Many of the chosen words are commonplace, but the stories attached the each one, and the experiences that inspired the participant to choose it are unique. Said Bishop: “This project was inspired by my desire to empower elders and show them that their stories matter.” Together, these words help to create an intergenerational dialogue that stretches beyond Merriam-Webster’s definition of any single word. The exhibition, in turn, creates the story of a generation with wisdom and experiences to share, and also creates a means by which to transfer these ideals to a new generation. Bishop summed up what he learned through the project: “The first word we were given [by Walker’s grandmother, Thelma Jenkins] was “focus.” The last word [given by ArtsWestchester’s CEO Janet Langsam] was “try.” So I learned that if I try, and stay focused, all the things in between will manifest.” A full-day opening reception at BDAC takes place on Oct. 26. For more on this project, which is supported by an Arts Alive grant, visit 100wowexhibit.com. For more information on the exhibition at BDAC, visit bluedoorartcenter.org. -Mary Alice Franklin

At the start of its 20th anniversary season, Taconic Opera presents the question: “What better art form is there in which to poke fun at the world of opera than through opera itself?” The company’s general and artistic director, Dan Montez, has answered that question with the creation of his new work, “In bocca al lupo,” which will open the company’s 2017-18 season on Oct. 21 and 22. This comedic work is a departure from Montez’s previous, more serious, compositions. With a title that loosely translates to “break a leg,” the show looks at the ins and outs of what it takes to run an opera company. From auditions and musical coaching to holding a fundraiser and presenting the show, the humorous work gives insight to the chaotic art form and the love that goes into each production. The Italian opera within an English opera will be performed in both languages, with English subtitles above the stage. The premiere of “In bocca al lupo” will take place at Yorktown Stage. For more information, visit taconicopera.org. -Mary Alice Franklin

HV Music Club kicks off 93rd season Hudson Valley Music Club starts off its 93rd season by kicking off its Mostly Monday series on Oct. 10. The concert is an opportunity for club members and other Westchester artists to perform. The program will include Poulenc’s “Sonata for Two Clarinets,” Schumann’s “Romances for Oboe and Piano” and more. Oct. 30 marks the first full professional concert of the season, with a performance that features violinist Itamar Zorman and pianist Drew Peterson, who will perform Kreisler’s “Viennese Rhapsodic Fantasietta,” Brahms’ “Sonata No. 1 in G Major,” and Schubert’s “Rondo in B minor, D.895.” The award-winning Zorman has traveled around the world as both a solo and chamber musician. Peterson began his career by being presented at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall at the age of five and worked his way through Harvard and Juilliard School. Both performances will be held at the Dobb’s Ferry Woman’s Club. For more information, call 478-0417. -Mary Alice Franklin

Westchester Halloween highlights With Halloween approaching, many Westchester arts organizations are presenting creepy, scary and downright spooky events, many for the whole family to enjoy. ArtsWestchester chose its favorites:

Jay Ghoul’s House of Curiosities

Lyndhurst will deck the halls of its Gothic revival mansion with spooky decorations and eerie lighting this Halloween, which guests can admire during nighttime performances of Jay Ghoul’s House of Curiosities. This interactive murder-mystery encourages guests, who each hold a clue to the crime, to move throughout the basement and first floor of the house as new hints are revealed by a wacky cast of characters along the way. For guests who prefer to see the seasonal decorations, Lyndhurst’s daytime tours focus on Gothic Revival furnishings that are only on display in October. These events take place through Oct. 31. For more information, visit lyndhurst.org.

A Hudson Valley Halloween

Historic Hudson Valley has become known for its array of seasonal events, attracting guests from across the tri-state area. The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze at Van Cortlandt Manor exhibits more than 10,000 individually hand-carved, illuminated jack o’ lanterns that are arranged in larger-than-life sculptural displays. Other attractions include an interactive haunted trail at Philipsburg Manor, a dramatic retelling of Washington Irving’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, and a celebration of Irving’s life at his former residence during a series of family-friendly daytime events. Events at all locations take place on selected evenings through Nov. 25. For more information, visit hudsonvalley.org.

Halloween Movie Marathon

For the fourth year in a row, Jacob Burns Film Center, JBFC, is embracing the horror movie genre by presenting its “Halloween Movie Marathon IV.” On the night of Oct. 27, the center will screen eight diverse films, from new favorites like “Get Out” and the restored classic “Night of the Living Dead” to the ‘90s throwback “I Know What You Did Last Summer” and cult gem “Suspiria.” The night’s festivities will include a costume contest and activities in the center’s Jane Peck Gallery, along with a concession stand for late-night coffee. The event will be hosted by JBFC Senior Programmer Andrew Jupin. Since it is a Halloween event, guests can also expect a few surprises along the way. For more information, visit burnsfilmcenter.org.

Halloweekend

Hudson River Museum, HRM, presents a weekend of family-friendly Halloween activities on Oct. 28 and 29. Saturday offers interactive magic shows with comedian and magician Kathie Cvitkovac, followed by a costume parade with the Nepperhan Community Center Band. During Sunday’s festivities, activities include Halloween-themed balloon art/twisting with Brenda Hernandez, a visit from “Washington Irving” at HRM’s historic Gilded Age residence, Glenview, and a costume photo shoot. On both days, children will create monster masks, go trick-or-treating in their costumes and go on haunted tours of both Glenview and Van Nybelwyck Hall, a detailed dollhouse inspired by historic Hudson Valley homes. For more information, visit hrm.org. -Mary Alice Franklin

These articles appear in the October 2017 issue of ArtsNews, ArtsWestchester’s monthly publication. ArtsNews is distributed throughout Westchester County. A digital copy of the full issue is also available at artsw.org/artsnews.

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CPW dinner honors contributions of residents

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home of the Rye Historical Society, the Square House, which had notable guest President George Washington in 1789, and the Jay Mansion, which is

owned by the Jay Heritage Center. The Timothy Knapp House and the Parsons Estate at the Rye Nature Center are also protected sites. As of press time, the Rye City Council is considering the

proposal to landmark both the Purdy burial ground and Baird Square. A public hearing has been scheduled for Nov. 8. CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com

The Purdy Family Burial Ground was owned by one of Westchester’s first families, settlers from France, and Baird Square, pictured, was gifted to the city by Rev. Charles W. Baird, a former minister at Rye Presbyterian Church. Photo courtesy ryeny.gov

From left, Mercedes Flud, recipient of the Martie Osterer Award, Linda Kuck, executive director at Cerebral Palsy of Westchester, CPW, Kiyoko Brown, recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award, and Richard Osterer, CPW board president. Contributed photo

On Oct. 5, Cerebral Palsy of Westchester, CPW, held its 68th Annual Pioneer Dinner at The Surf Club in New Rochelle. This year CPW honored two individuals who give in different ways, but made a positive contribution. The night was filled with dancing, laughter and taking time to recognize individuals who have helped our organization grow in so many ways. The Martie Osterer Award is given each year to a Pioneer Club member who has made strides to live life to the fullest. This year’s recipient is Mercedes Flud. Flud currently lives in the Coop City section of the Bronx with St. Dominic’s Home. This wonderful agency has noticed incredible growth and improvement in this deserving woman. Flud maintains a close relationship with her mother Mary and her sisters Inez and Mary Ann. Flud is a beautiful statuesque young lady and a fashionista. Flud loves to shop and she revels in picking out her own clothing. She takes pride in her appearance and fancies elegant

and intricate hairstyles, changing her hairstyle monthly. Flud is a passionate member of The Pioneer Club. She attends every party and greets her peers with warmth and enthusiasm. She is a fantastic dancer. She uses our parties to debut new dance moves. She enjoys all activities. Flud is always sweet and polite, and her enthusiasm is infectious. She is unique, and we hope that she never changes. Flud has had difficulties in the past, but she has overcome these obstacles. Her willingness to improve and grow makes her a perfect candidate for this honor. The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes extraordinary commitment, dedication, and service to CPW. This year’s recipient, Kioko Brown, exemplifies this high ideal. For more than twenty years, Brown has given freely of her time and talents to enhance the lives of the many disabled adults and children we serve. As a board member, secretary of the executive board, and an active member

of numerous fundraising committees, she has been a highly effective force for positive change. When CPW opened there new building, she donated her own work and that of several artist friends to grace the walls and beautify the surroundings. Brown recognizes the universal needs that bring people together and enrich their lives. She sponsored CPW’s toy lending library and the groundbreaking Lekotek Center, which was dedicated in her name. This program, focused on learning through play, and the use of adaptive toys and technology to promote the inclusion of young children with special needs into family and community life. With her eloquence, Brown described her experience at CPW saying, “Once I committed, I knew where I could contribute. Everyone is different. Everyone’s experience is different. But it’s wonderful to see that the consumers are happy. They’re experiencing life to the fullest possible extent, and that’s all you can ask.” (Submitted)

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A star-crossed fandom LIVE MIKE Mike Smith

Maybe it’s the fact that I grew up the son of two high school English teachers, but when I—a dyed-in-the-wool Red Sox fan— think about the Yankees’ season, I can’t help but recall William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet.” Now bear with me here, because I swear this will make sense. After two doomed lovers meet in Act 2, Juliet—whose Capulet family has a longstanding feud with Romeo’s Montagues—pines for her would-be paramour on her balcony in the famous “What’s in a name?” monologue. Without going into a complete Shakespearean breakdown here, the gist is this; “Why the heck do you have to be a Montague? This is making stuff seriously complicated over here.” And believe it or not, that pretty much sums up my feelings of this Yankee team. I mean, I was bred to hate the

Yanks. The rivalry between the Bronx and Boston is probably the oldest in Major League Baseball. In my lifetime alone, the Bombers— and their fans—have caused me enough agita and pain to fill a thousand Shakespearean tragedies. But if this was any other team—a rose by any other name, per se—I know I would be pulling for them hard this postseason. With a young, exciting core, headlined by rookie sensation Aaron Judge, a fearless shortstop in Didi Gregorius who took over the position from one of the franchises’ all-time greats without missing a beat, and an aging flamethrower in CC Sabathia, who has turned back the clock by mastering his off-speed stuff, this seems like the kind of team destined for the storybook ending that sports fans love. Alas, they also wear pinstripes. As a baseball fanatic, I’m not certainly immune to the charms of a team that rallied back from two games down to win their divisional series against a 102win Cleveland team and, as of press time, has evened the ALCS

at two games apiece against an Astros team that many thought to be a lock to reach the World Series. But the decades I’ve spent watching my Red Sox play second fiddle to the Yanks makes this a uniquely tough situation for me, especially given Boston’s recent penchant for playing uninspired playoff baseball. Two houses, both alike in dignity, sure, but one house happens to have 19 more titles to its name. So what is a guy to do? Should I look past 32 years of bitter enmity and watch this team battle for an unexpected title with an open mind? Or should I throw my support behind whichever team—be it the Astros, Dodgers or Cubs—that looks to stand in their way? Well, it didn’t work out too well for Romeo and Juliet, and the Yanks are getting hot. So no matter what path I choose, I’m sad to say that this one will be a tale of woe.

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Local teams ready for playoff push By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor On Oct. 18, Section I officially announced the seeds for the upcoming high school soccer postseason, and with a number of area teams still in the mix, the path to a sectional crown is now set for local athletes. The Rye girls team secured a top seed in the Class A playoffs this year after an 11-1-1 record saw them capture a league title in one of the toughest conferences in all of Section I. With home-field advantage locked up until the section finals, the Garnets will get ready for a showdown between the winner of a game between No. 16 seed Saunders and No. 17 seed Ardsley on Saturday, Oct. 31. Rye’s lone loss came in its first game of the season, when it fell 2-0 to Arlington, which went on to capture the top seed in Class AA. Since then, the Garnets have been nearly perfect, led by the terrific trio of Molly Broderick, Sara

DeGraw and Hannah Friedrich. Their defense, one of the best in Section I, will need to continue to play at a high level to keep Rye’s title chances alive. The Garnet boys team, on the other hand, has a tough road ahead. As the No. 14 seed, they will have to take on No. 19 Yonkers in an outbracket game on Oct. 19, after press time, for the right to take on No. 3 Somers the following day. Rye Neck’s girls will also face a tall order in their opening round game, as the No. 10-seeded Panthers drew a tough No. 7 seed in Briarcliff. The end of the season was a bit of a mixed bag for the Panthers, as they fell to No. 2 seed Irvington 6-0 on Oct. 14 before battling No. 16 Blind Brook to a 0-0 draw in the season finale. The Panther boys, however, have cruised down the stretch, going 3-0-2 in their final five games to secure a No. 4 seed in the Class B bracket. Their first round opponent will be No. 13

Westlake, which the Panthers topped 3-1 in their first game of the season in early September. “It was the first game of the year and we know that they’re a better team now, but so are we,” Panther coach Bryan Iacovelli said. “Their midfield was solid, they’ve got a good player up top, but we’re very confident.” That confidence, Iacovelli said, stems from the way that the team’s underclassmen have fit in seamlessly with a veteran core, including Jack Sheldon, Donovan Dunning and goalie Tom Bermingham, who have been through the postseason ringer before. “These guys are excited, the older guys are excited and I think the younger guys have completely bought in,” Iacovelli said. “We’re not overconfident, but they definitely expect to able to compete with, and beat, any one that’s put in front of them.” CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com

Jack Sheldon battles a Bronxville player for a ball on Oct. 12. Sheldon and the Panthers have gone 3-0-2 in their last five games.

Tom Bermingham collects a ball against Bronxville. Rye Neck earned the No. 4 seed in the Class B playoffs.

Two Rye Neck players defend a Bronxville attacker on Oct. 12. Photos/Mike Smith

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