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Early childhood advocates share their vision
On Oct. 29, Cerebral Palsy of Westchester held their 13th annual A Taste of Westchester: Food and Wine Tasting Event. More than 300 attendees came out to West Harrison to sample scrumptious eats and treats in the culinary showcase. For more, see page 6. Photo/Raphael Gibbs Jr.
Manhattenville to screen award-winning documentary “Celling Your Soul,” a film written and directed by Manhattanville professor Joni Siani, will be screened to the public with a discussion following on Thursday, Nov. 8 at 6:45 p.m. in the Berman Theater at Manhattanville College. Parents have long grappled with the problem of digital overuse and the negative consequences of social media, but don’t know what to do. Siani is offering real tangible solutions with the issues associated with digital dependency, and the fallout of the digitally socialized generation. As a professor on the front line
of the digital revolutions, Siani observed her students struggling to adapt to the emotional and social demands of life “online” and shifted the conversation from “what do you think” to “how do you feel?” Siani and her students were determined to find solutions to the unintended consequence of digital connectivity that have affected an entire generation. The result is a book, “Celling Your Soul,” and the film. To view the trailer, visit noappforlife. com/. “This is a unique solution-oriented film and program, a forum that goes beyond ‘good or
bad’ because it focuses on a productive conversation and offers clear strategies to implement in schools, home and life,” Siani said. “Parents need to hear how kids really feel about their digitally demanding world from the kids themselves and kids need to learn how to feel better, happier, more fulfilled and truly connected.” A winner of the Boston International Kids Film Festival, Director’s Chair Film Festival NYC and other awards, and featured at the 2018 NYC Independent Film Festival, “Celling Your Soul” is an examination of our love/hate relationships with digital devices
from the first digitally socialized generation, and what we can do about it. “Manhattanville [College] wants to offer tools and conversation around the challenges of the digital age to the community at large,” Manhattanville President Michael Geisler said. “While technology has brought so much value to society, we are well aware of the perils of digital overuse and the need for irreplaceable human relationships and connection for people of all ages to thrive as individuals. ‘Celling Your Soul’ is a good DOCUMENTARY continued on page 8
More than 150 social workers, educators, health practitioners and advocates gathered at the Double Tree Hilton Hotel in Tarrytown to learn new methods and share best practices on the crucial time in a child’s life, which is zero to age three. Westchester Children’s Association, WCA, hosted the event, which included their annual advocacy breakfast, but this year extended it to a full-day conference on Tuesday, Oct. 16. Dr. Matthew Melmed, executive director of Zero To Three, an organization that promotes the health and development of infants and toddlers, started the day by delivering the Kathryn W. Davis Advocacy Address. Melmed’s talk focused on the critical importance of the zero to age 3 stage of life in the social and emotional development of a child. A panel discussion followed and included Dr. Farhad Ameen, professor of Economics at Westchester Community College; Umran Beba, Global Diversity, engagement and talent officer at Pepsico; Dr. Lillian Berdichevsky, an Ob/Gyn with Westmed Medical Group: and Kate Breslin, president and CEO of the Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy. “Investing in 0-3 more than pays off in the long run due to the decreased spending in later years on high ticket items such as
remedial education and criminal justice systems,” Ameen said. “It is not only the right thing to do, it is the economically efficient thing to do.” Breslin drew attention to the collective impact model, stating, “Kids don’t exist separately from their parents. If mom has untreated depression, it has a tremendous impact on her kids.” Collective impact brings together all the actors that impact a child’s life to work toward a goal, rather than focusing on individual parts of the situation. Allison Lake, executive director of the WCA said that Melmed’s work in the 0 to 3 stage of life is critical. She went on to say, “We were thrilled to have Dr. Melmed as our keynote speaker. All our panelists offered unique perspectives, which I believe helped attendees to see the big picture, and the idea that there is a role for all of us to play in creating solutions.” WCA will release a follow-up report highlighting recommendations from the innovative working sessions which will inform the agency’s action plan. To find out more about the needs of Westchester’s children, view WCA’s latest series of Community Snapshots, which present data that impact a child’s life, as compared by Westchester County school districts. (Submitted)
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County approves affordable housing in Port Chester A plan to build 34 affordable rental apartments for seniors in Port Chester is moving forward after the Westchester County Board of Legislators approved funding for the development by a unanimous vote on Oct. 29. The development at 25 South Regent St. in Port Chester will be a four-story building with 31 one-bedroom units, three two-bedroom units, a fitness center, a community room, a patio, a deck and 77 on-site parking spaces. The apartments will be available to seniors 62 and older with incomes that are 50-60 percent of Westchester’s area median income, and will remain affordable for at least 50 years. On Monday, the board approved $3 million for the acquisition of the land—which will then be transferred to the developer, Regent Sawpit Holdings, LLC—as well as $1.3 million for infrastructure improvements in the area, including changes to the nearby intersection of Westchester Avenue and South Regent Street. “Partnering with municipalities to address community needs is the best way to leverage county funds for the benefit of all,” county Legislator Nancy Barr
The development at 25 South Regent St. in Port Chester will be a fourstory building available to seniors 62 and older with incomes that are 50-60 percent of Westchester’s area median income, and will remain affordable for at least 50 years. Rendering courtesy Jason Chervokas
said. “In this case, seniors will have a chance to rent beautiful, new apartments at affordable prices while residents of all ages will benefit from the traffic safety improvements at the corner of Westchester Avenue and South Regent Street.” Increasing access to affordable housing is a top priority for the Board of Legislators. Already in 2018, the board has approved developments that will create more than 200 new units of affordable housing in the county, including more than 100 for seniors.
“The development of affordable housing today delivers dividends for the residents of Westchester County for generations,” said board Chairman Ben Boykin. “Affordable housing for our seniors is especially important, giving seniors a chance to remain in communities they have called home for years. I’m proud that we’ve been able to move forward with these important developments to make life better and more affordable for the residents of Westchester.” (Submitted)
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What’s going on... Rye Free Reading Room
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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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The novel is a dual-timeline narrative featuring a 1949 “Miss Subways” contestant and a modern-day advertising executive whose careers and lives intersect. Please join us for this special author event and hear Schnall read excerpts from her book. Schnall is the author of three novels: Her thought-provoking debut, “On Grace” is about turning 40. “The Balance Project” is about work-life balance and was inspired by The Balance Project interview series she started in 2014. And “The Subway Girls” is historical fiction about the fascinating Miss Subways advertising program. Her writing has appeared in numerous publications, including The New York Times, The Huffington Post, POPSUGAR, Writer’s Digest and Glamour. She is also a frequent speaker at women’s groups, corporations and book clubs about her novels and work-life balance. Schnall grew up in Los Angeles, graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and now lives just outside of New York City with her husband and their three sons. (Submitted)
Author Susie Orman Schnall Sunday, Nov. 18 at 4 p.m. Refreshments at 3:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Friends of the Larchmont Public Library
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Tasting the night away in Westchester
On Oct. 29, Cerebral Palsy of Westchester held their 13th annual A Taste of Westchester: Food and Wine Tasting Event at the Renaissance Westchester Hotel in West Harrison. More than 300 attendees came out to sample scrumptious eats and treats and show support for Cerebral Palsy of Westchester, including the Harrison Mayor Ron Belmont. “Each year, A Taste of Westchester brings together renowned restaurants from across Westchester, offering guests the opportunity to sample some of the most wonderful food in the area,” said Linda Kuck, Cerebral Palsy of Westchester’s executive director, “while at the same time supporting a wonderful community of disabled adults and children in our county and the programs that serve them.” This year, more than 28 restaurants and beverage purveyors joined in the culinary showcase. The event featured a vodka and whiskey tasting lounge and a culinary display showcasing students from the Southern Westchester BOCES culinary program. The list of restaurants included Albanese’s Chocolate Fantasies, Angelina’s Ristorante, Antonees Gourmet Catering, Aries Wine and Spirits, Blue Moon Mexican Café, The Briarcliff Manor, Captain Lawrence Brewing Company, Chocolations, Coffee Labs Roasters, Edible Arrangements of Eastchester, The Gourmet Taste Catering, Hive Living Room + Bar, Karen Mayo Health and Wellness, Lulu Cake Boutique, The Luscious Little Dessert Company, Mariachi Mexico Armonk, NoMa Social, Quenas Restaurant, Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, Sam’s of Gedney Way, Southern Table, SWBOCES Culinary Arts, Texas de Brazil-Yonkers, Tito’s Vodka and Walter’s Hot Dogs. Sponsors for the event included Oxford United Healthcare, TD Bank, Westchester Ambulette, Kiamie East 32nd Street, Grassy Sprain Pharmacy, The Wolff Family, Connecticut Business Systems and Westchester Magazine. All proceeds of the event benefit Cerebral Palsy of Westchester, CPW, whose programs ensure that children and adults
with disabilities receive needed services and enjoy activities regardless of the level of their abilities. Cerebral Palsy of Westchester’s mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. Since 1949, CPW has been the leading non-profit organization in Westchester and Fairfield counties provided essential
CPW board member Venita Osterer, Kiyoko Brown, Harrison Mayor Ron Belmont, executive director Linda Kuck and board president Richard Osterer.
CPW board member Lucas Dassler.
CPW board member Venita Osterer, executive director Linda Kuck, board president Richard Osterer and A Taste of Westchester Committee Chairwoman Trish Spano.
education services, direct services, vocational training, recreation, rehabilitation and advocacy to children and adults with developmental disabilities including autism, neurological impairments, intellectual disabilities, epilepsy and cerebral palsy. The organization’s motto is Realizing Tomorrow’s Potential . . . Today! For more information, contact Tia Levinson at 937-3800 x 353 or tia.levinson@cpwestchester. org.(Submitted)
Lobster fricassee in saffron broth with fennel and potatoes curtesy of The Hive of West Harrison—one of the samplings at A Taste of Westchester. Photos/Raphael Gibbs Jr.
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914INC. announces 2018 Women in Business awards 914INC., a Westchester Magazine publication, announced the 19 winners of its eighth annual Women in Business Awards. The honorees are profiled in the magazine’s Q4 issue, available now at newsstands throughout the region. The 19 winners will be honored at a celebratory awards luncheon featuring Keynote Speaker Catherine Rinaldi, the first female president of MTA Metro-North Railroad. The traditionally sold-out luncheon will take place Thursday, Nov. 15, at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Tarrytown. Tickets are currently on sale at westchestermagazine.com/womeninbusiness. 914INC.’s annual Women in Business Awards pay tribute to a select group of female executives and entrepreneurs who were nominated by their supervisors, co-workers and peers. The magazine’s editors vet all nominees and choose an elite group of Westchester County women who have demonstrated a consistent level of success in their respective fields and have made a lasting impact both on the economy and in their communities. The magazine honors winners in four categories: entrepreneurs, executives, non-profit and government leader, as well as selecting one outstanding individual to receive the Editor’s Award for Transformative Achievement. Winners of the 2018 Women in Business Awards are: Lynne Allan, chief operating officer, Greater Hudson Bank Amy Allen, vice president, Westchester County Association Taryn Duffy, vice president of Corporate Communications & Public Affairs, Empire City Casi-
no at Yonkers Raceway Dawn French, senior vice president of Marketing & Community Relations, White Plains Hospital Christina Gilmartin, communications director, city of Yonkers Roxana Q. Girand, president and CEO, Sebastian Capital Tibisay Guzmán, executive director and CEO, The Arc Westchester Millie Hernandez-Becker, chief executive officer, Skyqueen Enterprises Beth Leonard Hollis, Executive Vice President, Stew Leonard’s Jennifer Howard, president and founder, JWH Design & Cabinetry Maria Imperial, chief executive officer, YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester Chereese Jervis-Hill, president, Events to Remember Vicki McKinney, chief operating officer and chief revenue officer, Westmed Practice Partners Jennifer Riekert, vice president of Communications & Strategic Initiatives, New York Medical College Alana Sweeny, president and CEO, United Way of Westchester and Putnam Jill Leonard Tavello, executive vice president of Culture & Communication, Stew Leonard’s Kim Van Orman, senior vice president and chief human resources officer, USI Insurance Services
Doris R. Varlese, general counsel, CareMount Medical Livia Straus, co-founder and board president of the Hudson Valley Museum of Contemporary Art, MOCA, is the recipient of the 2nd annual Editor’s Award for Transformative Achievement. The award recognizes the enormous impact she has had on the city of Peekskill through her development of the Hudson Valley MOCA, which has put Peekskill on the map in the international art world, brought in record numbers of tourists and dramatically boosted the city’s commercial development. Sponsors of this year’s Women in Business Luncheon include Atria Senior Living, Battle-Free Divorce Coaching, Buzz Creators, Inc., California Closets, CareMount Medical, Co-Communications, Inc., Concordia College New York, Events to Remember, Generation Yonkers, Greater Hudson Bank, Neiman Marcus, Professional Women of Westchester, Radisson Hotel New Rochelle, The Arc Westchester, The Westchester Bank, Westchester County Office of Economic Development, Westchester Talk Radio, White Plains Hospital, Women’s Enterprise Development Center and the Yonkers IDA. For more information on the Women in Business Awards Luncheon or to purchase tickets, go to westchestermagazine.com/womeninbusiness. (Submitted)
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step for both young people and parents to gain strength from within and our connections as we collectively navigate an increasingly fast-paced digital world.” Siani, an assistant professor of Media and Communications at Manhattanville, is recognized as an authority in digital socialization and the cultural, social and developmental effects of smart-
phone technology. She began her career in radio and television, eventually transitioning to teaching communications in higher education. In her work as a professor, Siani noticed the unintended consequences of new connection technologies. Her work inspired a group of students to develop strategies for
addressing the effects of these communication trends on the social development of young people. Their efforts produced the award-winning documentary “Celling Your Soul,” one of the first films to address the impact of smartphones from the perspective of the first digitally socialized generation. (Submitted)
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Report points to softening of Westchester real estate The suburbs north of New York City are beginning to see a real estate market that is softening, with prices leveling off, inventory rising in nearly every market and sales either flat or declining along with a decline in pending sales, according to a third quarter report from Houlihan Lawrence. In Westchester, home sales
were down 4.1 percent, Putnam was slightly up by 1 percent and Dutchess County was down by 11.3 percent due to lack of inventory, which was down 9.9 percent. Most areas of Westchester and Putnam counties had overall increases in inventory, with the Rivertowns showing a 19.9 percent increase and Northern and Northwest Westches-
ter at more than 5.7 percent. Notably, inventory continues to be low at the most affordable prices, homes priced below $500,000. With inventory on the rise in Westchester and Putnam, a troubling sign was the decrease in showing activity by 11 percent through the end of the quarter. Some of the decline could be attributed to lower
inventory at affordable price points. Showings are a leading indicator of pending sales, so it’s no surprise that pending sales are down across the board: down 6.9 percent in Westchester and Dutchess counties, down 2.2 percent in Putnam. Here are some trends to watch toward the end of the year: • The early fall market conditions are pointing to a chilly winter ahead. Despite inventory rising at an even faster pace than the third
quarter, showings continue to be down more than 11.5 percent. • More supply and less demand places potential home buyers in the driver’s seat. Yet with interest rates on the rise and wage growth nearly stagnant, buyers may not be interested in making a move anytime soon. • For sellers, the luxury of low inventory is gone and they need to price their homes competitively. • In Westchester, homes priced
correctly out of the gate sell, on average, in 49 days and at 99.8 percent of the asking price. Homes priced too high, ones that experience one or more price reductions, spend an average of 344 days on the market and sell for 82.4 percent of the original list price. Those numbers balloon as you move north, to as high as 443 days on the market and 77.7 percent of the original list price in Putnam after price reductions. (Submitted)
Submarkets at a Glance NYC Gateway (Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, Pelham and Yonkers) Homes Sold: down 3% Median Sale Price: down 1% Lower Westchester (Bronxville, Eastchester, Edgemont, Scarsdale and Tuckahoe) Homes Sold: up 2% Median Sale Price: down 2% Rivertowns (Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry, Hastings, Mount Pleasant, Pleasantville, Tarrytown, Briarcliff Manor, Elmsford, Irvington Ossining, Pocantico Hills) Homes Sold: down 2% Median Sale Price: down 4%
In Westchester County, home sales were down 4.1 percent, according to a third quarter report from Houlihan Lawrence.
Greater White Plains (Greenburgh, Valhalla and
White Plains) Homes Sold: down 6% Median Sale Price: down 4% Sound Shore (Blind Brook, Harrison, Mamaroneck, Port Chester, Rye City and Rye Neck) Homes Sold: down 3% Median Sale Price: up 5% Northern Westchester (Bedford, Byram Hills, Chappaqua, Katonah-Lewisboro, North Salem, and Somers) Homes Sold: down 16% Median Sale Price: up 4% Northwest Westchester (Croton-on-Hudson, Hendrick Hudson, Lakeland, Peekskill and Yorktown) Homes Sold: up 3% Median Sale Price: down 2%
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\Duke freshman Zion Williamson, center, poses with members of the Rye Garnets basketball team last January. On
Nov. 6, Williamson played his first NCAA game and finished with 28 points. Photo courtesy All eyes on Zion I’ve been watching sports long enough to know the dangers of buying into hype too early. I’ve seen countless iterations of the “next big thing”—be it Greg Oden, JaMarcus Russell or Ryan
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preseason ranking led many to believe that Williamson’s debut would not be an easy one. As it turns out, it was a veritable coronation. The 18-year-old shined in his first regular season college basketball game, dropping 28 points on the Wildcats and grabbing seven rebounds as the No. 4-ranked Blue Devils trounced Kentucky 118-84. Sure, Williamson wasn’t the only breakout star on the court for Duke; fellow freshmen RJ
Barrett and Cam Reddish combined with the forward to score 82 points on the night, but it was the manner in which Williamson has the ability to take over a game that has left scouts—and fans—drooling over the youngster’s potential. At 6-foot-7, 285 pounds, Williamson doesn’t have the typical physique of a potential frontcourt NBA player. Body-wise, he looks more similar to an offensive lineman. But Williamson’s size belies an unnatural athleticism that
Duke freshman Zion Williamson, center, poses with members of the Rye Garnets basketball team last January. On Nov. 6, Williamson played his first NCAA game and finished with 28 points. Photo courtesy @Ryebball
became his calling card, even in his high school years. He has a 45-inch vertical and a lightning-quick first step that, when combined with the fact he probably outweighs a Prius, make him absolutely unstoppable when he decides he wants to go to the rim. Against the Wildcats, he threw down an impressive array of dunks that showcased the raw power in his game that makes him such an intriguing prospect. Does he need seasoning? I’m sure; there are very few 18-yearolds ready to step right into the NBA’s limelight and live up to massive expectations. I’m sure that a season playing against the best collegiate players in the country will help him hone his craft—even if his footwork has already been called exemplary by basketball pundits. And I, for one, can’t wait to watch him grow as a player and to ply his trade against the rest of the ACC. I may hate Duke, and I sure won’t be rooting for them to win a national title. But every so often, a generational talent comes around and forces you to pay attention. I just hope Zion is worthy of the hype.
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By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor Rye couldn’t have come much closer to winning a section title on Friday night, without actually winning the game. Playing in the Class A finals at Mahopac High School on Nov. 2, No. 4 seed Rye fell victim to a banner day by John Jay quarterback Bryce Ford—as well as a crunch-time turnover—that doomed the Garnets to a rain-soaked 21-14 loss. After erasing a 21-point deficit in the first half, Rye stood on the precipice of tying the game late in the fourth quarter. With just 10 seconds on the clock and the ball on the John Jay four-yard line, Rye quarterback Declan Lavelle rolled out under pressure and flipped a desperate shovel pass towards the endzone. But Ford, who had already carried the ball 53 times for 239 yards and completed five of 14 passes, came up with yet another big play, stepping in front of the ball for his second—and final—interception of the night to seal the win for the Indians. “It’s a difficult loss, especially when it comes down to one play where we could have won or tied the game,” Garnet coach Dino Garr told the Review. “I think John Jay is an outstanding team, they came out and made some big plays and we just happened to miss on ours.” Garr was effusive in his praise for the Indians’ signal-caller, who picked up game MVP honors with his two-way performance. “I don’t know if I’ve ever been in a situation where a player carried the ball 53 times, but that’s what John Jay does,” Garr said. “He was involved in 95 percent
of the plays they ran, and all-inall, I think we did a pretty good job limiting his big plays.” Early on, however, it seemed like Ford might be too much for Rye’s defense to handle. The Indians raced out to a 21-point lead, leaving Rye to play catchup in a torrential downpour that severely limited the Garnets passing game. With running back Ryan Lopp sidelined by an injury he sustained in the Garnets’ Class A semifinal win over Clarkstown South, it was up to quarterback Declan Lavelle to spearhead the rushing attack. He performed admirably, leading the Garnets to 14 first-half points and finishing the night with 94 rushing yards. “[The weather] wasn’t a positive for us because we’re much more of a passing team than John Jay,” Garr said. “But to see our guys respond with the kind of heart and character that they did, it was a real pleasure.” At 10-0, the Indians move on to the state regional final, where they will take on Section IX Cornwall on Nov. 9 at Mahopac High School. The Garnets, finish the season at 8-2 but will return a host of playmakers—including Lavelle, who was the Section I passing leader—next year, and likely challenge for a section title again. Garr, however, is quick to point out that it was the senior leadership that set the tone for the team this year. Citing the play of captains like Jack Iuliano and Lachlan Nelson, Garr said that the team will sorely miss this year’s senior leaders as they look ahead to the future. “This group of seniors was really outstanding and I can’t even begin to describe the impact they have had on this program, especially for the underclassmen,” he said. “And I think the younger guys responded tremendously to them, and they will carry on that legacy next year.” CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com
Jack Iuliano squares off against a John Jay lineman on Nov. 2. Photos/Mike Smith
John Jay’s Bryce Ford looks for running room against the Garnets on Nov. 2. Ford rushed 53 times for 219 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Declan Lavelle looks for a receiver downfield. The driving rain limited Rye’s ability to throw the ball on Friday night.
Matt Tepedino tries to break a tackle against John Jay at Mahopac High School.
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