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County releases proposed 2019 operating budget
Hoping for more Hope’s Door hosted its 2018 Annual Fall Luncheon on Friday, Oct. 19. The luncheon, which is held each October during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, celebrated the success of participants in the Next Step Economic Empowerment Program. For more, see page 6. Photo courtesy Caitlin Hayles
County heads coalition on Penn Station Access project In a letter to Amtrak Chairman Anthony Coscia, Westchester County Executive George Latimer, joined by 45 leaders in a bi-partisan fashion including Westchester’s House of Representatives delegation and the entire county Board of Legislators, requested Amtrak’s cooperation in moving the Penn Station Access project forward. This would provide a critical rail connection for Westchester to the west side of Manhattan and the East Bronx. “This project would significantly revitalize our region through its creation of a oneseat ride into Penn Station from Westchester for the first time
ever,” Latimer said. “Not only would this save significant time and money for hard-working commuters, it would also alleviate congestion issues at Grand Central Terminal while providing flexibility to the thousands who commute from the Bronx to Westchester each day.” This project is long overdue. The existing rail lines already exist and the MTA has even agreed to pick up some of the costs of rebuilding certain portions of the line infrastructure to get this project to the finish line. Amtrak has decided to request additional fees on top of this commitment, fees it does not collect from other
commuter lines. Currently, MTA Capital Construction, MTACC, has a plan to build four new Metro-North Railroad stations in the East Bronx that would also service Westchester commuters by connecting the New Haven Line to Penn Station directly. To move forward with this vital project, Amtrak must sign a Memorandum of Understanding, MOU, which is an agreement that aligns work schedules and scope and allows MTACC reasonable access to Amtrak-owned tracks and right-of-way. MTACC was prepared to bring the contract for preliminary design to its board
in May, but this action has been delayed due to the lack of a negotiated MOU. The letter, signed by federal, state and local officials, goes on to say, “Our continued economic development relies on stronger public transportation options and we encourage Amtrak to be a partner in these ongoing efforts. We are calling on Amtrak to come to an agreement on the MOU and allow work to move forward on the Penn Station Access project. Our offices stand ready to assist in any way possible to ensure MTACC and Amtrak can quickly reach a mutually beneficial agreement.” (Submitted)
Delivering on his promise to move Westchester County forward, County Executive George Latimer released his first operating budget for 2019. The budget continues funding for vital services for county residents, while remaining within the state property tax cap and utilizing none of the county’s unrestricted general fund balance. “I am proud to present this budget to Westchester taxpayers and the Board of Legislators—my partner in responsible government,” Latimer said. “This year, my administration held more true public input sessions on this budget, and other county matters, than any executive had before. These sessions resulted in this budget. It is time to move Westchester forward together and plan not just for the now—but for the future.” In this budget, funds are allocated to keep all essential services for county residents, to pay all county employees the 2019 state minimum wage of $12 per hour, increase support for our daycare and not-for-profit service providers and implement the raising of the age of criminal responsibility from 16 to 18 years old. This is done with a modest 2 percent increase to the property tax levy— well below the 5.7 percent tax cap Westchester is afforded, according to an independent audit.
The 2019 budget, for the first time in recent memory, projects the true cost of running county government for the year. Previous budgets, like the 2017 Westchester County Operating Budget had run a $32 million general fund operating deficit. For 2018, the projected general fund shortfall now stands at $39 million. This budget hole of $71 million is roughly a 50 percent reduction in the county’s rainy day fund. As noted by each of the three major rating agencies and the Office of the State Comptroller, continued reliance on these funds is not sustainable. “This budget strikes a balance between providing the services all of the residents of Westchester expect and deserve, and keeping property taxes at a level they can afford,” Latimer said. “The modest increase included in the budget is within the state property tax cap, and acknowledges the hardship the federal government has imposed on the people of Westchester through the loss of the State and Local Tax, SALT, Deduction in the American Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.”Following today’s submission, the county Board of Legislators will now review the budget – including meetings with county departments in the BUDGET continued on page 8
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ArtsWestchester announces new senior deputy dir. ArtsWestchester announced today the appointment of George G. King as senior deputy director of the not-for-profit organization, which partners with Westchester County government on cultural grant management. In his capacity, King will assist CEO Janet Langsam in developing and guiding the countywide arts organization with strategic planning, development, external affairs and government relations. King comes to the position with more than 20 years of notfor-profit museum experience. He served as the first executive director of both the Katonah Museum of Art and the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Most recently, he directed the American Federation of Arts in New York. “Today the arts are thriving in Westchester largely because ArtsWestchester in partnership with Westchester County government has put arts and culture on the public agenda and has invested more than $40 million in the cultural sector,” Langsam said. “With the addition of George King to ArtsWestchester’s senior management, we are well poised to continue growing arts audiences in the county and strengthen-
ing the cultural infrastructure of Westchester for the future.” During King’s tenure at the Katonah Museum of Art, he managed a $5.3 million capital campaign, an endowment and grew the museum’s operating budget from $250,000 to $1 million in an eight-year period. As director of the American Federation of Arts, King oversaw all curatorial and institutional operations of the nation’s leading non-collecting arts organization that originates exhibitions nationally and internationally. And, as director of the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, which welcomed more than 250,000 annual visitors, King managed an institutional budget of $7.2 million, and grew the permanent collection from 94 objects to just under 3,000. While there, the organization exhibited the work of more than 155 other artists, in addition to O’Keeffe, and oversaw the launching of the nation’s only research center devoted to American Modernism. He was instrumental in developing and maintaining close partnerships with local communities, including those with the native population. George King states, “I’m excited to return to Westchester,
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where I previously was engaged for 10 years and during which time I worked with CEO Janet Langsam as an affiliate board member,” King said. “ArtsWestchester has grown significantly since I left Westchester in 1998. In addition to funding the arts in every corner of the county, ArtsWestchester is playing a meaningful role in the public art arena. I am looking forward to bringing my expertise in arts management to ArtsWestchester in order to further advance its critical mission to keep the arts accessible.” (Submitted)
CE reminds residents to celebrate Thanksgiving safely Westchester County Executive George Latimer reminded residents to set a place at the table for safety as they prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving. “Whether your holiday plans take you on the road or keep you in the kitchen, be sure to drive, cook and drink responsibly,” Latimer said. “Leave early and allow extra time for traffic, follow the Health Department’s food safety tips and avoid overindulging.” To make the holiday healthier, the Health Department recommends residents go for a turkey trot, take a long walk or add some other exercise into their holiday tradition. When preparing the meal, cut down on the amount of fat and sugar in recipes and boost flavor with fresh herbs instead of salt. When dining out, be aware that the Health Department inspects restaurants, which must prominently post their permit. If you don’t see a permit, contact the Health Department to assure the restaurant complies with state and county sanitary codes. “To keep germs out of your holiday meal wherever you celebrate, wash your hands thorough-
To make the Thanksgiving holiday healthier, the Westchester County Health Department recommends residents go for a turkey trot, take a long walk or add some other exercise into their holiday tradition.
ly after exchanging greetings or reading a menu, and before you take that first bite,” county Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler said. “As flu season approaches and viruses circulate, good hand hygiene is important for everyone.” The Health Department recommends holiday hosts and their kitchen helpers follow these seven food safety tips: 1. Wash hands and food-contact surfaces with hot soapy water thoroughly and often. 2. Thaw turkey in a pan in the refrigerator, allowing 24 hours for every 5 pounds.
3. Keep raw meat and poultry and their juices away from readyto-eat foods. 4. Rinse all fruits and vegetables in cool running water and remove surface dirt. 5. Cook foods to proper temperatures. Turkey and stuffing must reach 165°F. 6. Refrigerate turkey, stuffing and sides within two hours. 7. Reheat leftovers to at least 165°F before serving. (Check the temperature with a metal probe thermometer.) For more food preparation safety tips, go to westchestergov. com/health. (Submitted)
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What’s going on... Rye Free Reading Room
ence “Don Pasquale” by Gaetano Donizetti. Made possible by the support of the Dineen Classical Music Gift Fund.
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For more information on hours and programs, visit ryelibrary.org.
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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Wiggle, Giggle Time
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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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Students share vision for peace poster content Rye Neck Middle School seventh-grader Dylan White won the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Lions Club’s Peace Poster Contest for expressing her vision for this year’s theme of “Kindness Matters.” “I drew a girl holding the earth with doves next to her,” White said about her peace poster project. “There were flags spiraling around her and a story of kindness on each side of the
page. The message was that everyone, the whole world, has to be kind to stay together.” White’s art teacher Trisha Appel praised her student’s understanding of the theme and artistic skill of adding realistic details in her work, as well as simplified and stylized figures to tell two different stories that show different acts of kindness. “Her work can reach all different types of people and con-
Six Rye Neck Middle School students are selected as finalists in the schoolwide competition. Photos courtesy Rye Neck school district
nect to everyone from children to adults,” Appel said. “I love how she used different materials in a way to help emphasize different areas of her work. I think she truly showcased the message that kindness is important all around the world and even simple acts of kindness can go a long way for lasting peace in the future.” A total of 71 seventh-graders from the middle school submitted their artwork for the schoolwide competition. They used a variety of materials—from markers to colored pencils, oil pastels, watercolor paints and tempera paint—to express their ideas. As part of the project, they also discussed what peace means to them, and many of them depicted flags from around the world as ways to express their messages. In addition to White, judges selected seventh-graders Blathnaid Grenouillon, Monica Kosakowski, Mana Newman, Megan Ronan and Sarah Sandberg as finalists to represent Rye Neck Middle School. Their posters were submitted to judges at the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Lions Club, who selected White as the winner of the local branch
contest, while Kosakowski and Sandberg were named runners-up. White’s poster will now be submitted to the district-level competition for further judging. For her poster, Kosakowski drew two hands coming together to form a heart over the earth and a white dove with flags from different countries in the background. “The flags represent different regions of the world and are spread out to show that kindness is everywhere,” she said. “The hands forming a heart are different races to show everyone is involved, the hands are forming the heart in the earth because kindness is important everywhere and the dove is in the heart because kindness can help create peace around the world.” Sandberg’s poster is made up of many hearts that encompass different scenes, animals and people that are surrounded by different flags from around the world. “I mainly used hearts because they represent love and peace,” she said. “I thought a lot about how people and animals can positively connect with one another. I chose to use animals because they are all so different from one another.” The Lions Club International Peace Poster Contest has been
Rye Neck Middle School seventh-grader Dylan White won the LarchmontMamaroneck Lions Club’s Peace Poster Contest for expressing her vision for this year’s theme of “Kindness Matters.”
in existence for more than 30 years and provides children with the opportunity to express their creativity and visions of peace. As part of the contest, students’
posters advance through several rounds of competition before an international winner is declared on or before Feb. 1. (Submitted)
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holds annual luncheon Hope’s Door hosted our 2018 Annual Fall Luncheon on Friday, Oct. 19 at Scarsdale Golf Club in Hartsdale. This year, the luncheon, which is held each October during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, celebrated the success of participants in the Next Step Economic Empowerment Program. The award-winning Next Step program fosters economic empowerment and self-sufficiency of survivors of domestic violence. The program helps survivors of abuse identify their barriers to financial independence and the steps they can take to overcome those barriers. “One in every four women has experienced partner abuse during her lifetime, with most victims returning to the abuser an average of seven times before they are able to escape the violence, due in large part to their lack of financial independence. Thanks to the funds provided by our sponsors, Hope’s Door is able to empower survivors to become economically independent and live free of abuse,” said CarlLa Horton, Hope’s Door executive director. “We are especially grateful to these primary funders of the Next Step program: the Avon Foundation, the MBIA Foundation, the TD Charitable Foundation, Westchester County and the New York State Office of Victim Services.” Stephanie Weston, chairwoman of the luncheon, said, “As a longtime friend and supporter of Hope’s Door, I am proud to have supported the event and the Next Step program. It is important to celebrate the successes of the Next Step participants. The program fosters economic empowerment and self-sufficiency to survivors of domestic violence and financial abuse. At The Westchester Bank, we work to support our community and help each person strive for financial independence.” Since starting in 2014, the Next Step Economic Empowerment Program has served more
than 250 survivors. In 2017, 57 survivors participated in the program—up 60 percent over 2016. Within those 12 months, 30 participants secured or maintained employment. A key strategy for the program is the “Next Step Fund,” which provides financial grants for educational, vocational and related program expenses. “It has been a wonderful experience to work with so many strong, dedicated and amazing women,” said Brenda Rodriguez, Next Step Economic Empowerment Program counselor. “It is such a rewarding experience to see their growth and to celebrate their accomplishments and their hard work. I am so grateful to be a part of their journey.” One program participant added, “I feel I have gained a great sense of self-worth. My life is now important. My message to someone would be do not ever give up on your dreams, do not ever believe you cannot do it. You are stronger than you think. Do not ever give up hope!” (Submitted)
From back, Jill Deitch, secretary Blakely Brodbeck, vice president Kristen Gizzi, Dan Schorr, Mónica MartínezHess, treasurer Julia Peloso-Barnes and Ken Marsolais. Front row, Liz Zimmerman, Martha Kohn and president Debra Kousouros.
From left, Junior League of Bronxville President-elect Margaret Wong, Amy Brown of the Junior League of Bronxville, Hope’s Door Executive Director CarlLa Horton, Janice Baio of the Junior League of Bronxville and Hope’s Door Development Associate Caitlin Hayles.
EVENT SPONSORS INCLUDE Champion and Mentor Sponsors Allstate Insurance Company, Diamond Properties, Martha and Jeff Kohn, Lee Manning-Vogelstein, Laurie and Paul Sturz, Jean Marie Connolly
Advocate Sponsors Jill and Marty Deitch, Penney and Gerard Klingman, Kroll, Rachel and Paul Marino, New Rochelle YMCA, The Peloso-Barnes Group at Morgan Stanley, The Rotary Club of Bronxville, TD Bank, The Westchester Bank
From left, Hope’s Door Board Member Mónica Martínez-Hess, Steven Crabbe and Hope’s Door Advisory Board Member Gina Jackson. Photos courtesy Caitlin Hayles
Benefactors Doris Aaronson, Aimia—Wendy and Tom Gardner, Alisa Harris Kesten, Debra and Jim Kousouros, GloriAnne Romano, Robin Stout, Ellen Weiss, Irina Zhabinskaya, Elizabeth Zimmerman
From left, Liz Bracken-Thompson, Jennifer Ryan Safsel, Hope’s Door Advisory Board Member Jean Marie Connolly, luncheon Chairwomen Stephanie Weston and Marsha Gordon.
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Empire City assists with coat/toy drive
BUDGET from page 1
Westchester County Executive George Latimer, center, released his first operating budget for 2019 with a 2 percent increase to the property tax levy—well below the 5.7 percent tax cap Westchester is afforded, according to an independent audit. Photo courtesy westchestergov.com
The Coat and Toy Drive has become a holiday tradition at Empire City Casino for the past 11 years with more than 10,000 toys and 3,500 coats donated since 2007. The giving program begins on Nov. 15 and continues through Dec. 15.
In a community effort now in its second decade, Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway celebrates the 12th anniversary of the Christmas Spirit Coat and Toy Drive to assist families in need during the holiday season. The giving program begins on Nov. 15 and continues through Dec. 15. Donations will be accepted every day throughout the period at any of the casino’s promotions booths. Patrons are asked to bring new, unwrapped toys and/or new or gently used coats. The items will be donated to Catholic Charities and the Yonkers-based Aisling Irish Community Center to assist the organizations’ local families this upcoming holiday season. The Coat and Toy Drive has become a holiday tradition at Empire City Casino for the past 11 years with more than 10,000 toys and 3,500 coats donated since
2007. “There are no greater deeds than charity and service,” said Timothy Rooney, Empire City president and CEO. “No act of kindness or generosity is ever too small.” Sister Christine, a sister of Mercy for Catholic Charities, said, “Each December, we receive wonderful donations of toys and warm coats from Empire City Casino. We are able to distribute the items to families-in-need in the neighborhood, helping make Christmas a happy holiday for so many who would not be able to have had one without the generosity of Empire City and its patrons.” Josh Blake, CEO of Costa Mesa, California-based Gander Group, will once again donate a truckload of toys as he has each year.
“Our organization is honored to participate in this cause,” Blake said. “Bringing smiles to the faces of children and their parents is the highlight of this season for me. We are humbled by the generosity of this community and are committed to helping any way we can.” Though Westchester County is often considered to be an affluent and wealthy community because of its median income of $86,226, there are still extreme pockets of poverty—nearly 10 percent living in poverty—including many residents under the age of 17, according to census.gov. Empire City Casino is located at 810 Yonkers Ave., in Yonkers. For additional information on the casino, Coat and Toy Drive, and directions visit empirecitycasino.com or call 968-4200. (Submitted)
board’s Committee on Budget and Appropriations. Following this review, the board will submit any additions or deletions to the budget, vote to move the budget out of committee for a final review and end with a vote by the full board. The final budget will then be sent to Latimer for his signature or veto. “I look forward to working with all of the members of the Board of Legislators to deliver a transparent and responsible 2019 Budget for the people of Westchester County,” he said. “Now is the time to focus on the future, on moving forward—together.” (Submitted)
The 2019 budget includes a host of strong financial decisions aimed at restoring order to Westchester’s fiscal house, including A county hiring freeze Renegotiated contracts $4M annual savings on Liberty Lines contract New RFP for corrections healthcare Improved risk assessment Shared services implementation; Reoccurring revenues like the NuEnergen “Demand Response” program Collective bargaining stability; CSEA contribution to healthcare County space assessment/consolidation Streamlining Capital Program implementation
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White Plains PAC presents
Hanukkah laser show It all starts with a single beam of laser light. Just one dot. Move it fast enough, and it becomes a marvelous show to delight all ages. You’ve never seen a laser show like this. With fog, the Hanukkah story becomes a duel of light beams, replete with fantastic laser beam and lighting effects. The show culminates with a giant menorah lighting you’ll never forget—each flame glowing with a different color, creating shadows in the fog over the entire audience. This year, celebrate Hanukkah with a dazzling Festival of Laser Light, while bringing
the Hanukkah story and philosophy to life for all ages. The Festival of Laser Lights will play the White Plains Performing Arts Center for one day only on Sunday, Nov. 25 at 4 p.m. The White Plains Performing Arts Center is located on the third level of City Center off Mamaroneck Avenue in downtown White Plains, minutes from the White Plains Metro-North Station. For tickets visit the theatre box office Monday-Friday, 11a.m.-6 p.m., purchase the tickets online at wppac.com or call 328-1600. (Submitted)
White Plains Performing Arts Center
Hanukkah Festival of Laser Lights Sunday, Nov. 25 at 4 p.m.
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Rye City & Harrison Home Sales Listings provided by the office of Westchester County Clerk Timothy C. Idoni Photos courtesy Zillow.com, Trulia.com, Hotpads.com, Spotproperty.com & Maps.google.com
1 The Pointe, Rye 9/28/18 $10,000,000
10 Bobbie Lane, Rye 10/2/18 $755,000
10 Tamarack Road, Rye 9/26/18 $421,500
12 Elm Hill Drive, Rye 9/26/18 $1,900,000
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The agony of a win LIVE MIKE Mike Smith
Just leave it to the New York Giants to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory—in a winning effort, no less. On Nov. 12, the Giants earned a 27-23 win over a lousy 49ers team to pick up their first ‘W’ in seven weeks and improve to 2-7 on the year. But as much as some fans may have been impressed with Big Blue’s temporary turnaround, I can’t help but sigh. If the team is going to commit to one thing this year, can’t it be tanking? At some point during this season, I gave up. If the Giants weren’t going to win many games this year, it made sense for them to at least try to keep pace with the 1-8 Raiders. With Jon Gruden’s squad hurtling toward an inevitable awful finish, the only way for the Giants’ season to not be a total loss was for the G-Men to follow suit and lose as many games as they could in
the hopes that they’d be rewarded with the No. 1 draft pick next spring. Now, I fear, the Giants have shot themselves in the foot and will end up with a less-than-desirable draft spot as a result. At this point, the Giants would have to run the table and win the next seven games to even sniff a playoff chance. Anyone who has watched this team over the first two months of the season knows that isn’t going to happen. So what will we be left with? Nothing but a 5-11 finish and no shot of landing a player like Oregon quarterback Justin Hebert. Full disclosure, I haven’t even watched Herbert play this year. I don’t know if he grades out as a future NFL star, but having watched the Giants struggle for years, I don’t really care; I’m ready for the Giants to turn the page on Eli Manning and look toward the future. The best case scenario for the Giants would’ve been to lose to the 49ers and then tinker with the quarterback spot over the next few months. Give last year’s draft pick Kyle Lau-
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letta a chance, see if there’s any potential there and plan out the future direction of the team. But Manning, who has always shined with his back to the wall, turned in his best performance of the year on Monday night, buying himself at least a few more weeks under center with a game-winning fourth quarter drive. Of course you expect Eli— and the rest of the Giants—to continue to try to win. As professionals, their livelihood depends on putting forth a goodfaith effort every week. But as a fan, it’s simply infuriating to see these winning efforts come after the season is all but over. So don’t get fooled, Giants fans. This win doesn’t mean that the offensive line woes have been fixed, it doesn’t mean that Eli still has a few good years left, and it doesn’t mean that Big Blue is finally turning the corner. It just looks like that rebuild is going to last another year longer.
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On Nov. 12, Eli Manning led the Giants to a 27-23 win over the 49ers on Monday Night Football. The victory was the worst thing that could have happened to the Giants’ season. Photo courtesy Wikipedia.org
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Rye eyes success By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor As the Rye Garnets get set for their first taste of competition with a Saturday scrimmage, head coach Dennis Hurlie wants his players to be clear about one thing: they’re not here to pick up where they left off. The 2017-2018 Section I Class A champions may have high expectations, as they are bringing back the bulk of last year’s team, but Hurlie is adamant that his players need to leave last year’s success in the past as they wipe the slate clean for a new winter campaign. “Winning last year helps create a lot of confidence in the program, but we’re careful to talk about not looking at this year as defending our title,” Hurlie told the Review. “It’s a new team, a new group looking to make their mark. We want to start with winning a league title and just getting better each day.” On the surface, however, it’s not hard to understand why some would count the Garnets among the favorites to contend for a Class A title this year. The team returns nine players from last
year’s squad, including standout wings Amanda Latkany and Teaghan Flaherty, who come into the season as one of the more formidable duos in the section. Latkany impressed as a freshman last season—mostly coming off the bench—serving as a defensive presence and elite scorer, sending the Garnets to the Class A championship game with a semifinal-round buzzer-beater against Somers. Meanwhile, Flaherty was named the Class A Section I tournament MVP and was a third team selection to the All-State team. “When you have one running on the right and the other running on the left, you get the sense that at least one of them is going to bail you out if you’re having an off night,” Hurlie said. “And with Teaghan as a junior and Amanda as a sophomore, they’re only getting better, they’ve improved a lot.” But it doesn’t stop there for the Garnets. Point guard Niamh Carty also returns this year, and will be tasked with facilitating the Garnet offense and providing pressure on the opposing backcourt. Ava Greto is slated to be a difference-maker down
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low, where Hurlie has been especially impressed with the sophomore’s offensive game. The head coach has also been pleased thus far with the play of Julia Bateman, whom he says can help combat the loss of more defensive-minded players like Margaret Mitchell, Ellie Dailey and Hannah Mullaly. “Julia’s been on the varsity for three years now and she’s a tremendous defender,” Hurlie said. “And she’s going to need to fill that role this year.” The Garnets’ regular season officially kicks off on Dec. 4, when they travel to Henry Hudson. In addition to playing in one of the more competitive leagues in Class A, Rye will take on a challenging schedule this year, with games against tough non-conference teams on the docket. “The idea is always to get ourselves ready for that run to the postseason,” the coach said. “Playing Ursuline at the County Center, North Rockland, Albertus Magnus up at Albertus, we definitely have some good tests lined up.”
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Niamh Carty looks for an open teammate. Carty’s experience will be a key for the Garnet offense this season. Photos/Mike Smith
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Amanda Latkany goes to the hoop against Somers last February. Latkany shined as a freshman last year and should continue her growth this season.
Teaghan Flaherty drives past a Somers players during last year’s Class A semifinal game at the Westchester County Center. Flaherty is one of several returning Garnet players.
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