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County OKs nurse contract; CSEA still in limbo With an affirmative vote by the Westchester County Board of Legislators, a contract with the New York State Nurses Association has officially been adopted. The new six-year contract, retroactive to 2016, locks in 2.5 percent raises in 2018, 2019 and 2021, while guaranteeing a 3 percent raise in 2020. The contract will not include retroactive raises for 2016 or 2017, however. The contract will affect 43 nurses who work in social services, community colleges and jails across the county. While this union contract closes,
the county’s biggest union, which remains without a new contract, still looms. The Civil Service Employees Association, CSEA, has been operating without a new contract since 2010, and is in the midst of negotiations with the administration of County Executive George Latimer, a Democrat, after failing to come to terms during the tenure of former County Executive Rob Astorino, a Republican who left office at the end of 2017. A new preliminary contract was handed down to the CSEA union ,but has yet to be approved. A new iteration would require members
to pay into their health coverage for the first time, a stipulation that proved to be a deal breaker when the union rejected a proposal in 2016. Because of retroactive raises and the amount of workers in the union—more than 3,000—county officials have shown concern that a new contract could upset an already delicate financial situation for county government. In May, a financial review of county debt projections for the 2018 fiscal year put this year’s budget shortfall at $28.7 million. That number, however, does not factor in
costs associated with the any new CSEA contract. County Budget Director Richard Soule forecasted that the CSEA contract could end up totaling upwards of $40 million. As a result of the county’s structural budget deficit—which stems from spending more money than it generates in revenue—lawmakers will likely be forced to look at the prospect of increasing property taxes by raising the property tax levy. The county is hopeful of finalizing a deal with the CSEA before the impending 2019 budget season begins this fall. -Reporting by James Pero
BOL mulls banning criminal conviction questions A bill to ban pre-emptive questions about criminal history during job interviews will be considered by the Westchester County Board of Legislators, after being introduced last week. “The Fair Chance to Work Act is a measure whose time has come,” said one of the bill’s sponsors Catherine Borgia, a Peekskill Democrat. “Other jurisdictions, states and New York City have passed this to good effect. Elim-
inating the question of criminal background on initial application has broad bipartisan support in the business community. This law does not limit background checks, but allows an applicant to tell a more complete story of his or her background.” The introduction of a law comes several months after County Executive George Latimer, a CRIMINAL continued on page 7
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Mother Goose Monday On Mondays from 10 a.m. to 10:20 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. to 11:05 a.m. in the Children’s Room. Recommended for infants and toddlers. Nursery rhymes, songs, and finger plays. “Granny Jean” Klein, wellversed in early childhood development, introduces babies and toddlers to playful rhymes, songs, and puppetry. Parents and caregivers participate with the children at the library and are encouraged to continue the activities at home. Because the program is often a child’s first experience in an audience setting, it is important that adults strive to arrive on time and actively help children focus on the presentation. For more information, call the Children’s Reference Desk at 231-3162.
Lunch at La Scala On Mondays from noon to 3 p.m. No need to travel to Italy. Join the library here in Rye for six Mondays at noon (bring lunch or a snack) and watch some of the most popular operas ever recorded at Italy’s famed La Scala. On April 17, experi-
On Mondays through Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Children’s Room, when the library is open. 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 Meeting 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.
Spin-A-Yarn On Tuesdays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Ogden Nash Room. Open to the public. Information needlework, fabric arts get-together. Bring your own
project and supplies and work and chat.
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On Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m., 10:15 a.m. or 11 a.m. in the Meeting Room. Recommended for toddlers and preschoolers. Please choose one session to attend. Children will wiggle to music, giggle to funny rhymes, and pretend to be wild and wonderful animals in this lively interactive program with “Dawny Dew” Halasz. Music is a natural connection tool. It brings people together and helps them interact with one another. Children are engaged with the use of puppets, felt board activities, nursery rhymes, and songs. This activity encourages active participation by parents and other caregivers. This 20-minute weekly musical program promotes early language skills and socialization. Please note that doors close five minutes after the program begins to prevent interruptions and help focus audience attention on the presenter. Please be prepared to enjoy the Children’s Room while waiting for the next session to begin. For more information, contact the Children’s Reference Desk at 231-3162.
Enjoy building city scenes with LEGO bricks at home? Let your creativity loose with LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester’s newest play space: LEGO City Builder. This is an interactive city that visitors can add their own elements and designs right into the display. The new play area includes skyscrapers, police and fire stations, cafes, suburban streets, beaches, a LEGO Friends section and more. Celebrate the grand opening of this exciting new space with photo opportunities and custom builds created by Master Model Builder Anthony Maddaloni. Admission starts at $16.95; children under age 2 are free. Opening hours are Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sundays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester is located at 39 Fitzgerald St. in Yonkers. For more information, call 844-740-9223 or visit westchester.legolanddiscoverycenter.com.
Graham Clarke’s Musical Fridays On Fridays from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Meeting Room. Recommended for toddlers and preschoolers. Families are always welcome. Rock out at the Rye Free Reading Room on Friday mornings when popular children’s musician Graham Clarke performs. Kids love Graham’s silly humor and fun songs and will enjoy moving and grooving to the beat with this energetic performer. Please arrive early to find parking; doors will be closed 10 minutes after show begins or when room is at “fire code” capacity, and no one will be admitted after that. Weather permitting, Graham’s performance will be outside on the Village Green where a larger audience can be accommodated.
The Rye Arts Center The Rye Arts Center is located at 51 Milton Road in Rye. Winter classes have begun. For more information, call 967-0700 or visit ryeartscenter.org.
Spring and Summer Classes Spring and summer classes are now available. The Rye Arts Center offers a wide range of visual and performing arts and STEAM program opportunities for children, teens and adults at all skill levels. Explore the center’s guide and find the perfect creative outlet for you and your family at ryeartscenter.org.
Free yoga at Rye Town Park Yoga instructor Dhokela Yzeiraj will begin Sunday morning classes at Rye Town Park starting June 3. Classes will be held on the lawn area near the gazebo and “Cope” sculpture exhibit. Yzeiraj invites people of all ages and backgrounds to balance their weekend with morning classes, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. She incorporates meditation along with gentle and grounding yoga postures. Participants should bring their own mats or practice directly on the grass. This is a donation-based class, with no required fees. Participants will be required to sign “hold harmless” forms. People can sign up at the Rye Town Park website or show up the morning of class. Class will be cancelled in case of rain the morning of. Yzeiraj is certified in raja yoga with Yoga Alliance and has been practicing for eight years. She is also trained in the ancient Indian medicine of Ayurveda, “The Knowledge of Life,” and incorporates it as yoga’s sister science in her teachings. She enjoys sharing this timeless wisdom in daily living through food, bodywork and gardening in community. For more information about the program, contact Yzeiraj at dhokela@gmail.com. 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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County jail uses civic engagement to combat recidivism In the ever persistent problem of how to stop recidivism, leaders at the Westchester County Jail are now turning their attention to civic engagement and getting inmates reintroduced to society by exercising their voting rights. “It’s a complete restorative justice process,” said Louis Molina, count Department of Corrections commissioner. “When inmates return to the community we want them to understand how the community operates, beyond just being a good neighbor, by looking past just the couple of blocks where they live to become a part of the community as a whole.” In the U.S., 17 states do not allow inmates to vote when imprisoned. This sanction is removed, however, once they are set free. In New York, the general rule is that you can vote after incarceration for a felony conviction while you are on probation, or once you have completed parole. In these cases, your voting rights are automatically restored, but you have to re-register in order to vote. The reregistration is the complicated part. Jen Lackard heads up the Station of Hope prison ministry at Grace Baptist Church in Mount Vernon. Her work finds her in the
midst of many ex-inmates and their families. “I noticed that a lot of people were unaware about civic responsibilities. We had men and women coming home from prison who were eligible to vote but did not know what that meant,” Lackard said. “Families were disenfranchised by the experience. Even though they never lost their right to vote, they were not inclined or motivated to vote at all.” That a person might feel disconnected from human society after months or even years of being incarcerated should not come as a shock. This disillusionment is a major contributing factor to what many feel is a “revolving door” in the courts. The most recent report on the topic from the state Department of Correction and Community Supervision indicates that 29 percent of female ex-offenders and 42 percent of male ex-offenders returned to custody within three years. So when Lackard approached Molina recently with an idea for a new program that not only addresses low voter turnout among ex-inmates, but also tackles recidivism head on by getting
ex-inmates intellectually vested in their communities and country, he was all ears. The county formulated a curriculum for an in-jail series of classes designed to help inmates understand how to engage with the community from a civics standpoint, and the importance of every single member of the community. Molina is quick to point out that it’s not just about registering people to vote, but ensuring they have the knowledge to make their own decision. “Helping them understand who leads them and helping them understand the different branches of government, at the local, state and federal levels” is at the core of the seminar series. Molina believes the seminar series will be a potent tool in the county’s fight against recidivism because the program “supports the whole person.” The program is unfunded, but the county has enlisted the help of a number of groups who have volunteered to do all the heavy lifting involved. In addition to Lackard’s ministry at Grace Baptist Church, the county has teamed with the League of Women Voters, the American Civil Liberties Union, the Legal
Jen Lackard of Grace Baptist Church teaching a civics class to inmates of the Westchester County Jail. Photo courtesy/westchestergov.com
Aid Society of Westchester, the National Action Network, Westchester for Change, the NAACP, the WESPAC Foundation, and Phi Beta Sigma fraternity, among others. Representatives from each group are going to be educating different program populations in the jail, both men and women, on the importance of civic engagement. That’s huge. A large number of
the population in the Westchester County Jail are detainees, and are technically qualified to vote in an election, if even just by absentee ballot. Of course, it’s ultimately up to each inmate or ex-inmate to decide whether or not to vote. But having matriculated through the county’s new civics engagement program, at least that decision will be an informed one. “I am very excited to have the opportunity to reach people who
may feel they do not have a voice, who feel marginalized, and I feel that this is a really great opportunity to show why civic engagement is something that everyone should be involved with,” said Susan Van Dolsen, co-founder of Westchester for Change. “You may have gotten a bad rap, but the only way to effect change is to participate. No matter who you are, you have to use your voice.” (Submitted)
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Westchester County Executive George Latimer, Deputy County Executive Ken Jenkins and the Westchester County Board of Legislators joined with ArtsWestchester on Sept. 27 to announce the Art$WChallenge, a matching grant program that provides much-needed funding to support arts and culture throughout the county. From now through Dec. 14, individuals and companies are encouraged to contribute up to $5,000 to any one of 48 eligible Westchester arts and cultural organizations in order to trigger a matching grant of up to $5,000 from ArtsWestchester. This unique program is made possible by a partnership between ArtsWestchester and Westchester government that has raised nearly $3.1 million in private support for the arts in its 11-year history. To make a contribution, please visit artswestchester.org, where you will find a list of the 48 participating arts organizations. “Westchester County’s partnership with ArtsWestchester and the Art$WChallenge is a
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model example of how we can leverage private and public dollars in the most effective way possible to support the arts,” Latimer said. “The arts are a vital component of our local and regional economy, supporting thousands of jobs and adding millions of dollars of revenue back into our communities. I want to thank ArtsWestchester for its continued creativity and leadership in promoting the arts, which enriches all our lives in Westchester.” Last year, the Art$WChallenge distributed a total of $734,742 for programs throughout the county. Since the program’s inception in 2007, more than $4.7 million has been raised; roughly $3 million by area arts groups, with $1.6 million in matching funds from ArtsWestchester through county support. During a special kick-off reception at Morton’s in White Plains, Janet Langsam, CEO of ArtsWestchester, thanked Latimer and the Board of Legislators for their continued commitment to the arts. Langsam also stressed
the importance of the arts as an economic driver in Westchester, calling it “smart growth” for the county. A recent study by Americans for the Arts commissioned by ArtsWestchester found that the arts and culture sector of Westchester generates $172.3 million in total economic activity. In addition, it delivers $25.8 million in local and state government revenue and supports 5,179 full-time equivalent jobs. Since 1995, the economic impact of the arts in Westchester has increased by 218 percent. “The Art$WChallenge is a powerful example of a forward-thinking public/private partnership that pays dividends for the economy and the community,” Langsam said. “This is a smart investment not only because of the matching opportunity, but also because the arts encourage creative problem solving, contribute to our quality of life and make Westchester a great place to live. We are thankful to Westchester County government for recognizing the value of investing in the arts.” (Submitted)
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Westchester embraces raise the age
Westchester County is one of many counties in the State ready for major changes as the Raise the Age legislation has gone into effect. Under the new law, 16-year-old offenders will no longer be housed in adult jails, but rather be sent to a juvenile detention center.
Westchester County is one of many counties in New York State ready for major changes as the Raise the Age legislation has gone into effect. The change, effective Oct. 1, impacts 16 year olds who were previously processed as adults—now their cases will be handled by Family Court not Criminal Court. Under the new law, 16-year-old offenders will no longer be housed in adult jails, but rather be sent to a juvenile detention center—like Woodfield Cottage in Valhalla. In April 2017, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed this new legislation that removes New York from the handful of states that treats youthful offenders as adults, and takes these teens out of the jail system and instead treats them at places like Woodfield. In Westchester, adolescent offenders will now be overseen by the county Probation Department, and will be met with programs aimed at providing the needed treatment that better suits adolescent offenders. While the most immediate challenge will be finding housing, Rocco Pozzi, county probation commissioner, said the county is also focused on teen wellbeing. The new legislation has emerged less from compassion than from neuroscience. The personality traits and behavior of adolescents are still developing in their budding brains. As a result, 16- and 17-year-olds respond well to interventions, and can learn to make responsible choices more easily than older offenders—rather than being treated like hardened criminals,
according to MacArthur Foundation research. If the science isn’t compelling, the statistics certainly are. Young people imprisoned as adults are five times more likely to be sexually assaulted than youth in juvenile facilities, and an astounding 36 times more likely to commit suicide, according to data compiled by the Campaign for Youth Justice. But, while the county is committed to helping teens, this new legislation doesn’t apply to all of them. If the victim requests an order of protection, that case will automatically be forwarded to the courts. Arsonists, sex offenders, repeat offenders and those who threaten the public safety are likewise routed directly to a judge. The violent felonies—sexual assaults, crimes committed with weapons, homicides, etc.—will likely not be diverted to Family Court. These cases however, only make up roughly 1 percent of the more than 20,000 juvenile charges in New York State each year. Those who are charged with felonies will be treated differently also. They even get their own, new, classification under the law: “adolescent offender.” Of the 260 cases brought to probation last year, 160 were predisposed. But out of the 100 cases the Probation Department was allowed to handle, 97 were kept out of court. That’s an extraordinary achievement. “Even when we know it’s going to be a very difficult case, our job is to try and keep the juvenile in the community,” said Mary Frascello, assis-
tant probation commissioner. There will be plenty more difficult cases now with the new law. Everyone under the age of 18 will get the treatment as of October of 2019, when the law is completely phased in. As for Woodfield, the facility currently holds two dozen beds for juvenile offenders. Pozzi said it needs 30 more right away to properly handle the changes in state law. That’s not surprising when you realize that Woodfield is a regional facility, taking in offenders not only from Westchester, but Dutchess, Putnam, Orange, Rockland, Ulster and several other counties, 12 counties altogether.Pozzi’s short-term solution is to bring in modular homes. His office is in negotiations to obtain 20 such accommodations for boys, and 10 more for the new female adolescent population. The deadlines are tight, as will be the accommodations in the short term. Pozzi foresees a “few years” of the need for utilization of modular homes for Woodfield’s newest residents, while the county negotiates a plan with the Dormitory Authority of New York State to bond, and build, a permanent solution. In the meantime, upgrades at Woodfield Cottage to address the security needs of adolescent offenders—such as entrance doors, window and furniture upgrades—will be needed to ensure Woodfield’s ability to both house and provide meaningful programs. The state, Pozzi said, will be on the hook for the costs. (Submitted)
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County lawmakers will codify a previously signed executive order that bars employers from asking about prior convictions in the application process. Photo courtesy Flickr.com
Democrat, signed an executive order barring county government employment forms from asking about criminal history. The proposed measure , which is currently being discussed in the Board of Legislators’ Committee on Labor and Housing, would codify Latimer’s previous order into law. Unlike the executive order, this law would apply to both public and private sector employers. The goal of the law, according to preliminary documents submitted to committee meetings, would be to increase the likelihood that convicted criminals may gain employment and sub-
sequently lower the rate of recidivism. While there is no draft of the legislation yet, committee documents show that lawmakers do not intend to regulate employers verbally inquiring about criminal history. Advocates for banning questions regarding criminal history argue that those inquires unfairly discriminate against employees. New York State law forbids all employers from discriminating against job applicants based on their criminal history unless the crime has a direct relationship to the intended position. Westchester would join nearly
150 cities and counties nationwide, including New York City and the city of Yonkers, who have both abolished the practice of inquiring about criminal history on job forms. While a similarly proposed piece of legislation pushed by county Democrats in 2016 would have also applied the ban to private businesses as well as public sector employment with county government, that initiative never made its way out of committee. Contrary to 2016, Democrats, today, hold a supermajority control of the Board of Legislators. -Reporting by James Pero
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“GAME” WINNERS YEAR
WINNER
SCORE
YEAR
WINNER
SCORE
1929
Harrison
13 - 7
1954
Rye
45 - 0
1930
Harrison
16 - 0
1955
Harrison
13 - 12
1931
Harrison
7-0
1956
Rye
26 - 7
1932
Harrison
7-0
1957
Rye
39 - 0
1933
Rye
12 - 7
1934 – 36 1937
Games suspended Harrison
6-0
1958
Rye
26 - 13
1959
Rye
20 - 0
1960
Harrison
13 - 7
1938
Tie
12 - 12
1961
Rye
41 - 7
1939
Rye
7-0
1962
Rye
27 - 7
1940
Harrison
18 - 0
1963
Harrison
20 - 0
1941
Harrison
20 - 7
1964
Harrison
27 - 0
1942
Rye
39 - 0
1965
Harrison
27 - 0
1943
Rye
9-0
1966
Rye
13 - 6
1944
Rye
28 - 0
1967
Harrison
31 - 0
1945
Rye
16 - 0
1968
Tie
0-0
1946
Harrison
13 - 6
1969
Harrison
6-0
1947
Harrison
20 - 7
1970
Rye
3-0
1948
Tie
12 - 12
1971
Harrison
2-0
1949
Harrison
27 - 6
1972
Rye
18 - 14
1950
Harrison
40 - 6
1973
Harrison
20 - 8
1951
Rye
13 - 7
1974
Rye
7-0
1952
Rye
6-0
1975
Harrison
7-0
1953
Rye
38 - 0
1976
Harrison
7-0
1977
Harrison
27 - 20
1995
Harrison
29 - 13
1978
Harrison
20 - 3
1996
Rye
7-0
1979
Harrison
16 - 14
1997
Harrison
28 - 0
1980
Harrison
35 - 15
1998
Harrison
42 - 7
1981
Harrison
13 - 0
1999
Harrison
48 - 7
1982
Harrison
19 - 0
2000
Rye
39 - 12
1983
Rye
24 - 6
2001
Harrison
28 - 7
1984
Rye
30 - 9
2002*
Harrison
31 - 7
1985
Rye
7-0
2002**
Harrison
35 - 15
1986
Rye
15 - 12
2003*
Rye
21 - 7
1987
Harrison
6-0
2003**
Rye
22 - 15
1988
Rye
33 - 13
2004
1989
Rye
22 - 0
2005
Rye
14 - 0
1990
Harrison
16 - 8
2006
Rye
19 - 18
1991
Harrison
6-0
2007
Rye
27 - 7
Not Scheduled
1992
Harrison
24 - 7
2008
Rye
28 - 3
1993
Harrison
10 - 6
2009
Rye
21 - 7
1994
Harrison
28 - 12
2010
Rye
21 - 20
2011
Rye
17 - 7
2012
Harrison
21 - 0
2013
Rye
8-2
2014
Rye
24 - 13
2015
Rye
34 - 6
2015
Rye
28 - 14
2016
Rye
42 - 12
2017
Rye
35 - 7
* Regular season, ** Sectional 1 Playoffs
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More than just a game LIVE MIKE Mike Smith
Sports rivalries, historically, are prone to ebbs and flows. Even the most one-sided affairs—think Red Sox/Yankees prior to 2004— eventually see the tide turn, if even for a short time, and even the most downtrodden franchises can enjoy some sort of success against their longtime tormenters (Editor’s Note: This does NOT apply to the Washington Generals). Section I’s most storied football rivalry is certainly not immune to the natural shifts in competition, and in recent times the Rye Garnets have enjoyed unprecedented success against their foes from Harrison, winning 15 of the last 16 contests, even wresting the all-time series lead from the Huskies for the first time in 51 years.
But what factors are responsible for Rye’s recent dominance? One would assume, with the constant turnover of high school football rosters, that Harrison would have been able to pick up more than one victory since 2003. Heck, the games haven’t been all that one-sided either, with three of the last 10 meetings between the squads decided by six points or less. Both teams have had their fair share of individual stars over the last 15 years, although collectively, Rye’s teams have had more success both in “The Game” and in the postseason. With three state titles to their name since 2005, the Garnets have established themselves as one of the preeminent teams in the section, and that confidence—exuded by both players and fans—likely translates into the way the squad approaches its yearly contest against Harrison. The Huskies, on the other
hand, have somewhat embraced the role of the underdog in the series, thinking of each game as an opportunity to knock the Garnets from their lofty perch. And the amazing thing about this rivalry, is that it may only take that first win. From 1975-1982, Harrison ran roughshod over Rye, beating the Garnets eight straight times to secure bragging rights. But Rye, buoyed by a 24-6 win in 1983 would go on to win six of the next seven meetings. Can Harrison’s current crop of players flip the script on their opponent this week, kicking off a Husky renaissance? While that’s Harrison players converge on a tackle in 2016. Records aren’t always an indicator of the outcome of the fierce rivalry. still up in the air, one thing is for many believe to be the favorites certain: it all starts with that first to capture the Class A crown. victory. Harrison, at 2-3, is not only lookOf course, the Garnets would ing to get back to .500, but is in appear to be the favorites coming desperate need of a win to solidiinto the game. At 4-1 on the sea- fy its postseason position. If there son, Rye’s lone loss came against was ever a time for Harrison to a Clarkstown South team that get off to a quick start against the Garnets, this would be it. Like many in the area, I can’t wait for Saturday. The game is undoubtedly the jewel of the local sports schedule, filled with the pageantry, passion and history that epitomizes the absolute best of high school athletics. But while nobody knows what the future holds for these two programs, one thing is clear—whatever happens this week will be remembered for a long time.
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Rye defenders clamp down on a Harrison ballcarrier in 2016. Rye has won 15 of the last 16 games between the two foes including last year’s contest by a 35-7 score.
Brett Egan carries the ball during the annual rivalry matchup between the Garnets and Huskies. Photos/Mike Smith
Luke Walsh leads the Garnets onto the field during their 2016 tilt with Harrison. No game in Section I has the history—and pageantry—of the annual Harrison-Rye matchup.
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Game at a glance
RYE GARNETS Head Coach: Dino Garr 2018 Record: 4-1 Quarterback: Over the last two seasons, Declan Lavelle has emerged as one of the most reliable downfield passers in Section I, and his play in 2018 has certainly bolstered that reputation. Lavelle’s steadiness under center has been undeniable, and he has no shortage of weapons to work with. Last week, against Eastchester, he threw for 178 yards and a touchdown and also rushed for a score.
Rye head coach Dino Garr speaks to his players during his team’s Sept. 14 46-7 win over Sleepy Hollow.
Running Backs: Brendan Lavelle has spearheaded the Garnets’ rushing attack this year, providing Rye’s aerial assault with balance on the ground. Capable of breaking big runs as well as churning out tough yards up the middle, Lavelle has the ability to put his imprint on the game in a variety of ways. But he’s hardly Rye’s only threat out
Declan Lavelle rolls out to pass on Aug. 31. Lavelle and the Garnets are 4-1 heading into their matchup with the Huskies.
Chad Antico fights for extra yardage against Sleepy Hollow. Photos/Mike Smith
of the backfield, as players like Ryan Lopp and Kamari Joseph have also been able to find the end zone. Wide Receivers /Tight Ends: Despite losing his top five receivers from last year, Lavelle has plenty of weapons to throw to down the field. Chad Antico and Matt Tepedino have emerged as two of the quarterback’s favorite targets and can certainly stretch the field. Against Eastchester last week, Antico caught seven passes for 94 yards in a 38-6 score victory.
Offensive Line: Led by Jack Iuliano, the Garnets definitely have size up front, and at times have shown to be a cohesive unit in the trenches. But Rye’s biggest strength on the offensive line is its adaptability. Early on against Somers on Sept. 7, the Garnets struggled to open holes against the Tuskers’ defense. But as the game dragged on the Garnets line showed a marked improvement, giving Lavelle time to throw and helping the quarterback finish with 237 yards and a touchdown pass. Defense: Save a Sept. 21 loss to Clark-
stown South that saw the Garnets surrender 49 points, the defensive unit has been spectacular this season, holding each of the team’s four other opponents to single-digit scores. A big reason for the team’s success has been the fact that it has athletes with the ability to make plays at every level. Don’t expect the Garnets to be susceptible to another performance like the one they suffered against Clarkstown, either; the Vikings have the most prolific offense in Class A, averaging 50.2 points per game through their first five contests. -Reporting by Mike Smith
Rye defenders converge on a Byram Hills ball carrier. The Garnets handled Byram Hills 37-6.
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Dom Zanot surveys the action during a game. Zanot is looking to get his team back to .500 on the year and his second win against Rye as a head coach.
HARRISON HUSKIES Head Coach: Dom Zanot 2018 Record: 2-3 Quarterback: Like his Rye counterpart, Harrison quarterback Frank Nannariello is as comfortable airing the ball out as he is keeping it on the ground. Perhaps his best game of the season came two weeks ago against Sleepy Hollow, as he rushed for 102 yards and threw for 112 more, along with two touchdowns. If the Huskies can use his mobility to extend plays behind the line of scrimmage and give his receivers time to get open, it could spell success against any defense, including Rye’s. Running Backs: Harrison has a nice 1-2 punch
in the backfield in the form of D’Andre Cosby and Justin Altamuro, who have done the bulk of the heavy lifting for the offense so far. Although Cosby—who was a finalist for Lohud.com’s Elite 11 preseason team—missed some time this year, he has come on strong as of late, rushing for three touchdowns in the last two games. Altamuro’s best game came in Week 2 against Eastchester, when he carried the ball 15 times for 94 yards and two touchdowns. Wide Receivers /Tight Ends: Nannariello has made the most of his various options this year, finding different receivers each game to rack up yardage. Early on, Alejandro Aguirre looked to be a favorite target for the sig-
nal-caller, gaining 101 yards and a game-winning touchdown against Eastchester, but Nannariello has targeted other pass-catchers, including Alex Siapanides and Greg Lucien for big games in subsequent weeks. The Huskies will need all of their downfield threats ready if they hope to contend with a Garnets’ defense that has posed problems for most squads this year. Offensive Line: The Huskies don’t have a wealth of size on the front line and have struggled somewhat against bigger, more physical teams like Clarkstown North and Byram Hills. In those games, opposing defenses have been able to create pressure and bottle up the offense in the backfield. In each of Harrison’s losses this
Frank Nannariello looks to pass against Clarkstown North on Aug. 31. Although Clarkstown defeated the Huskies 39-7, Nannariello has shown the ability to rack up yards with his arm and with his feet.
Justin Altamuro carries the ball against Clarkstown North. Altamuro and D’Andre Cosby have been a solid running back tandem for the Huskies this year.
season, the Huskies have been held to fewer than 14 points. The Huskies are going to need to be able to get a good push up front and get the running game going early against the Garnets, if only to keep Rye’s prolific of-
fense off the field. Defense: The Huskies have fallen victim to strong rushing attacks this year, most glaringly against Byram Hills, who rushed for 327
yards against them last week. The Garnets will likely look to throw the ball more than the Bobcats did a week ago, but the Huskies will need to shore up that run defense nonetheless. -Reporting by Mike Smith
A Harrison defender makes a tackles a Clarkstown ball carrier on Aug. 31.Photos/Mike Smith
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INSIDE THE RIVALRY SERIES HISTORY BY THE DECADE
1920s
WON LOST TIED
%
HARRISON 1 0 0 1.000 RYE 1930s
0
1
0
WON LOST TIED
.000 %
HARRISON 4 2 1 .667 RYE 1940s
2 4 1 .333 WON LOST TIED
%
HARRISON 5 4 1 .556 RYE 1950s
RYE
4 5 1 .444 WON LOST TIED
%
8 2 0 .800
HARRISON 2 8 0 .200 1960s
WON LOST TIED
%
HARRISON 6 3 1 .667 RYE 1970s
3 6 1 .333 WON LOST TIED
%
HARRISON 7 3 0 .700 RYE 1980s
RYE
3 7 0 .300 WON LOST TIED
%
6 4 0 .600
HARRISON 4 6 0 .400 1990s
WON LOST TIED
%
HARRISON 9 1 0 .900 RYE 2000s
1 9 0 .100 WON LOST TIED
%
HARRISON 3 8 0 .730 RYE 2010s
8 3 0 .270 WON LOST TIED
%
HARRISON 1 7 0 .125 RYE
7 1 0 .875
MORE STATS • Rye had two consecutive 33-win streaks in 1951-1955 and 1956-1960, which were broken each time by Harrison. • Harrison had an eight-year winning streak from 1975-1982 and again for six years from 1990-1995. • During the 2002-2003 season, the teams played each other twice with Harrison sweeping both the 2002 regular season and sectional playoff games; Rye did the same in 2003. • 2004 was the first year “The Game” was not played since 1936 when Harrison was moved to Class A and Rye remained in Class B. • The series resumed in 2005 with the 75th anniversary game.
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