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Westchester to establish first crisis stabilization center

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F.E. Bellows Elementary School students, who have been studying about Native Americans and their culture, created mixed media artwork.For more, see page 6. Photo courtesy Rye Neck school district

Latimer signs 2019 county budget; 2% tax increase After today’s affirmative vote by the Board of Legislators, County Executive George Latimer signed the $1.94 billion 2019 County Operating Budget. The budget stays well below the New York State tax cap of 5.7 percent, maintains the county’s reserves, funds vital county services which taxpayers rely on and begins the process of restoring fiscal responsibility to Westchester county government. “This budget comes from realities we all must face here in Westchester,” Latimer said. “Behind numbers are human beings and services that are essential to them. That is the correlation that

people need to make, this budget is more than just the total cost of governing but rather the services provided.” This budget was adopted, following unprecedented public input, with four main ideals at the forefront: • Westchester County property taxes kept at or below the New York State tax cap • Basic Westchester County services and facilities maintained for all county residents • Establish a multi-year game plan to ensure long term financial solvency for the county • Open and transparent communication with all “Tonight, I am going to stop

by the south side of Mount Vernon and go down the street that I grew up on, look at that little house and be thankful I was born in this county and that now I have a chance to help this county in a concrete way,” Latimer said. The adopted budget funds essential services for county residents, pays all county employees the 2019 state minimum wage of $12 per hour, increases support for our daycare and not for profit service providers and implements 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 West-

chester is afforded, according to an independent audit. Further, the modest 2 percent increase to the county property tax levy is well below what other jurisdictions have proposed 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. “This was the first time ever that the county executive went out to hear from the public before the budget process even started,” Deputy County Executive Ken Jenkins said. “Today was a good BUDGET continued on page 8

Following through on Westchester County Executive George Latimer’s transition team recommendation, the county Department of Community Mental Health, DCMH, is taking steps to establish the County’s first Crisis Stabilization Center in White Plains. Funded by the New York State Office of Mental Health, DCMH received one year of start-up funding to create a Crisis Stabilization Team, to establish innovative programming to reduce the incarceration and hospitalization of individuals with complex mental health and substance abuse needs. The initial meeting of key stakeholders will be held next week at the county Board of Elections. “Westchester County has seen the deterioration of the safety net for our most vulnerable people,” Latimer said. “The transition team, which consisted of leaders from across the county, recognized this problem and called us to action, urging for the creation of four Crisis Stabilization Hubs. I am proud to announce that before the close of this year, my office, Westchester County DCMH and our colleagues within Westchester, as well as our community partners, have come together to begin making this first hub in White Plains a reality.” The Crisis Stabilization Team will be modeled after the nationally recognized Dutchess County Stabilization Hub, and will serve

people in mental health or substance abuse crisis who are often homeless, facing arrest or in need of emergency hospitalization. This first hub will serve the city of White Plains, parts of the town of Greenburgh, Scarsdale and Mamaroneck town and village, Rye, Port Chester and Harrison— all communities that typically utilize hospital emergency services in White Plains. “DCMH has been working to develop such a model for several years and the recognition of this great need has brought the community a greater awareness,” said Michael Orth, commissioner of the county Department of Community Mental Health. “Through the support of the Office of Mental Health, the County Executive’s office, and our partners in the community, we are taking a major step to bring needed crisis stabilization to Westchester.” DCMH has identified nearly 50 different organizations ranging from emergency services and law enforcement, to health and behavioral health providers, to school district and government entities—all who have a vested interest and major role in building crisis stabilization in Westchester for long-term success. Using the White Plains hub as a model, the county intends to map out a replication plan for similar crisis centers in three other communities across Westchester. (Submitted)

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Playland to hold January job fair

Whether you’re a teen who’s new to the job market, a college student looking for a spring/summer position or a retiree bringing years of experience to a whole new venture, mark your calendar for 2019’s first Playland Job Fair, Saturday, Jan.12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Westchester County Center in White Plains. On-thespot interviews will be conducted at this event for the first 300 candidates to arrive. “So many people I meet tell me that their very first summer job was at Playland, and they inevitably have stories to share about how they enjoyed bringing smiles to thousands of faces all season long,” Westchester County Executive George Latimer said. “From our front-line staffers who greet the public every day to those whose behind-the-scenes work helps keep the park humming, every job is vital in creating won-

derful visitor experiences.” Positions to be filled include cashiers, ride operators, lifeguards, park management, EMTs, mechanics, custodial staff, I.T. technicians, human resources interns, marketing interns and a junior graphic designer. Playland’s seasonal employment runs from April through September. Although no prior experience is required for most positions, prospective employees should have a positive attitude, enthusiasm, good communication skills and the ability to work a flexible schedule. Applicants must be a minimum of 16 years of age. Some positions require applicants to be a minimum of 18 years of age. Applicants under age 18 who plan to complete their application prior to the job fair must have the form signed by a parent or guardian to be considered for an inter-

view. Those under 18 who wish to complete their application onsite at the job fair must bring a parent or guardian to the event to sign the form in order for an interview to take place. Eligible applicants who may wish to enroll for direct deposit must bring a voided blank check or a bank-issued direct deposit setup form that includes routing number and account number printed on the document. To apply during the job fair, bring a completed application, a valid photo identification, Social Security card plus contact information for three references. Applications can be obtained by calling 813-7010, or at PlaylandPark.org, where an application can be downloaded or submitted online. The County of Westchester is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (Submitted)

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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,

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

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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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Come celebrate the season with live music at “A Not So Silent Night,” The Picture House’s first-ever holiday concert on Saturday, Dec. 15 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (doors open at 4:30 p.m.) The family-friendly concert will feature performances by some of the area’s most talented musicians including Andrew Cole & The Bravo Hops, Warren Banholzer and Friends, and more, on the stage in the Main Hall. “There are so many talented musicians right here in Southern Westchester and we’re excited to showcase a number of them at our first-ever ‘A Not So Silent

Night’ concert,” said Clayton Bushong, director of programming at The Picture House Regional Film Center. “It’s going to be a fun music-filled night for the whole community and the start of a new Picture House holiday tradition.” All proceeds from “A Not So Silent Night” will benefit the newly created Light Up the Screen Fund at The Picture House, TPH. The fund will allow The Picture House to share the magic of the movies with underserved and underprivileged communities by providing movie admission to regularly scheduled

screenings throughout the year. “Community is at the core of our mission at The Picture House,” said Laura deBuys, executive director and president of TPH. “We believe that bringing people together to share arts and culture, whether it’s a movie or live performance, in a welcoming environment like the Picture House does make a difference in people’s lives. We’re thrilled that the Light Up the Screen Fund will allow us to share this experience with our neighbors in disadvantaged areas.” “A Not So Silent Night” will take place at The Picture House

from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with doors opening at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 general admission/$8 members. For more information and tickets please visit thepicturehouse.org or call 738-3161. Since 1921, The Picture House Regional Film Center has served as a cultural center and community hub and is the oldest, continuously running movie theater in Westchester County. Thanks to an extensive renovation and the addition of state of the art technology, TPH is also a thriving regional film center providing dynamic film and education programs to a di-

verse and multi-generational audience in Westchester and beyond. In the 300-seat Main Hall and the luxurious 14-seat Screening Room, audiences see the best in new, independent and classic cinema. TPH education programs provide students of all ages with the opportunity to learn about the art, science and business of film. A community-based, mission-driven, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, The Picture House is located at 175 Wolfs Lane in Pelham. Contact us at thepicturehouse.org, info@thepicturehouse.org or 738-3161. (Submitted)

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Bellows students recreate Native American fish prints F.E. Bellows Elementary School fourth-graders, who have been studying about Native Americans and their culture, created mixed media artworks in Dara Goodman’s art classes to further deepen their understanding and knowledge of the topic. “I always look for interdisciplinary lessons and found that connecting what they are learning in their classroom into what they are doing in the art room fosters a full-rounded and deep understanding of the culture and subject matter being discussed,” Goodman said.

Throughout the lessons, the students learned more about the Native American way of life, stylistic choices and use of symbolism in their artwork before creating their own versions of Native American fish prints. Using templates for various fish shapes, each fourth-grader created two fish designs that incorporated stylistic lines, patterns and symbols found within Native American artwork. Then, they used scissors to cut out each design and strategically place it on a piece of paper to create the illusion of four fish swimming in and out of the pa-

per. In addition, the students used paint and painting techniques to create a rippled watery background and a sense of movement in their artworks. “At the end of the lessons, each student has a mixed media artwork showcasing Native American fish swimming,” Goodman said. “By tying in a visual art project to this co-curricular learning, the memory and understanding of the people and their culture becomes that much more important and interesting to our young learners.” (Submitted)

F.E. Bellows Elementary School fourth-graders create their own versions of Native American fish prints in Dara Goodman’s art class.

F.E. Bellows Elementary School fourth-grader Sela R. creates her version of a Native American fish print in Dara Goodman’s art class. Photos courtesy Rye Neck school district

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Historic Hudson Valley receives $30K federal grant Student charged with hate crime at SUNY Purchase Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino announced Purchase College student Gunnar Hassard, 18, was arrested for hanging Nazi posters on campus during Hanukkah. On Dec. 8, during the Jewish celebration of Hanukkah, Hassard, of Oneonta, and a student at SUNY Purchase, is alleged to have hung multiple posters, which incorporated a swastika and symbols of Nazi Germany, on and near the Humanities Building. He is accused of posting multiple flyers on the campus “frequented and utilized by members of the Jewish community… causing alarm, fear and annoyance to the members of the campus community during the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah.” New York State Universi-

Historic Hudson Valley has been awarded a $30,000 National Endowment for the Humanities grant to share the history of slavery in the north through digital storytelling; specifically, to fund the preliminary stages of the creation of a digital graphic novel tentatively titled Cuffee’s Trial.

Congresswoman Nita Lowey announced that the non-profit cultural organization Historic Hudson Valley has been awarded a $30,000 National Endowment for the Humanities grant to share the history of slavery in the north through digital storytelling. “I am pleased the NEH [National Endowment for the Humanities] has invested in this important project,” Lowey said. “The legacy of slavery is still felt today, and accurately teaching its history is critically important to improving understanding of issues of race and racism in hopes of creating a more civil and equitable society.” Specifically, Historic Hudson Valley will use this $30,000 grant to fund the preliminary stages of

the creation of a digital graphic novel tentatively titled Cuffee’s Trial. The novel will depict the trial, and the historical circumstances surrounding the trial, of Cuffee, an enslaved man accused of conspiracy to commit insurrection in colonial New York. Cuffee, who was among the first of 37 men and women to be tried, convicted and sentenced to death for what would come to be known as the New York Conspiracy, had a direct connection to Philipsburg Manor, Historic Hudson Valley’s National Historic Landmark in Sleepy Hollow. The completed novel will become part of Historic Hudson Valley’s larger Slavery in the Colonial North initiative. “We are thrilled by Congresswoman Lowey’s advocacy for

Historic Hudson Valley,” said Waddell W. Stillman, Historic Hudson Valley’s president. “This vital project will help expose the legacy of slavery in the colonial north, bringing this content to new audiences through the modern medium of a digital graphic novel. We are excited to begin this journey and grateful for the head start these funds provide.” In October 2018, Lowey participated in a conversation with National Endowment for the Humanities Chairman Jon Parrish Peede at Historic Hudson Valley in Pocantico Hills regarding the importance of the humanities in cultivating local community and broad recognition of the region’s historical heritage, and of robust federal investment. (Submitted)

BUDGET from page 1

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 stands at $39 million. This budget hole of $71 million is roughly a 50 percent reduction in the coun-

ty’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 will only lead to further fiscal issues for the county and is why this budget keeps the entire fund intact. (Submitted)

day for the people of Westchester because things are transparent and moving forward.” The 2019 budget, for the first time in recent memory, aims to fund the true cost of running county government for the

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ty police arrested Hassard and charged him with Aggravated Harassment, a hate crime which specifically states a person is guilty of this crime when one “Etches, paints, draws upon or otherwise places a swastika, commonly exhibited as the emblem of Nazi Germany, on any building or other real property…” Hassard was arraigned in Harrison Town Court for Aggravated Harassment in the First Degree, a class E felony, and bail was set at $5,000 cash or bond. His next court date is scheduled for Jan. 8. Assistant District Attorney Cynthia Adimari, chief of the Westchester District Attorney Rye Branch, is prosecuting the case. (Submitted)

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Westchester offers certificates to reduce tuition costs

Westchester residents can reduce their cost of tuition at community colleges outside of the county by obtaining Certificates of Residence, which qualify students for residential rates at two-year SUNY and CUNY colleges.

Westchester offers certificates to reduce tuition costs Westchester residents can reduce their cost of tuition at community colleges outside of the county. Certificates of Residence, which can be obtained from the Department of Finance, qualify students for residential rates at two-year SUNY and CUNY colleges. So far, 1,742 certificates have been issued in 2018. That number is expected to be closer to 2,000 as students begin to submit applications for the spring 2019 semester.

Commissioner of Finance Ann Marie Berg said the department has seen an increase in the number of applications over the last few years. “With online classes it’s even more popular because people can easily take classes outside of the county,” Berg said. Students have a 90-day window, 60 days before and 30 days after the start of the semester, to apply for a certificate and send it to their schools. Each certificate is valid for one year and one school. If students take classes at more than one school they must

apply for multiple certificates. “There is no cost involved to get the certificate,” Berg added. “If you meet the resident requirement for Westchester and New York State and are attending a community college outside of Westchester County you’ll get the financial benefit.” Students who have lived in Westchester for six months, and New York State for one year, qualify for the program. Applications can be found on the Department of Finance’s website and must be submitted by mail. (Submitted)

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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

7 Lakeside Drive, Rye 11/13/18 $2,850,000

8 Hannan Place, Rye 11/9/18 $1,570,000

9 Chester Drive, Rye 11/19/18 $1,712,500

14 Shore Road, Rye 11/20/18 $2,200,000

15 Avon Circle, Rye 11/19/18 $297,000

70 West St., Harrison 10/23/18 $289,968

80 Webster Ave., Harrison 11/2/18 $450,000

94 Webster Ave., Harrison 11/2/18 $740,000

109 Coolidge Ave., Rye 11/21/18 $775,000

111 Osborn Road, Rye 10/18/18 $2,123,000

115 Harrison Ave., Harrison 11/16/18 $915,000

120 Old Well Road, Purchase 10/24/18 $875,000

\131 Florence Ave., Rye 8/30/18 $2,800,000

745 Lake St., Harrison 10/11/18 $695,000

1411 Purchase St., Purchase 11//2/18 $829,000

66 Orchard Ave., Rye 10/1/18 $675,000

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A baseball oasis LIVE MIKE Mike Smith

The winter months are a tough time to be a baseball fan. If you’re anything like me, you view April through October as a glorious time. With baseball being played virtually every day, there’s never a dearth of topics to follow and debate. Trade rumors, divisional races, the growth of emerging stars; there’s never a shortage of things to pay attention to when baseball season is in session. But as soon as the World Series wraps up, the long slog toward Opening Day begins anew. From November to March, baseball talk—especially in the New York market—takes a back seat to basketball and football in terms of media coverage, no matter how putrid our local teams happen to be. On the surface it makes sense; the New York Giants might be 1-12, but dissecting another listless loss makes more sense to lo-

cal sports talk radio hosts than discussing a baseball season that won’t start for another 15 weeks. The one reprieve that baseball fanatics get, the one oasis, is the Winter Meetings. On Sunday, baseball general managers, executives, agents and players arrived in Las Vegas to kick off a five-day stretch that is hotly anticipated as anything on the MLB schedule until pitchers and catchers arrive. This is the week that baseball’s hot stove truly heats up, as teams begin to take their first steps toward building for the future. Free agent signings, trade deals, everything is on the table when baseball’s decision-makers get together. And the funny thing is, it doesn’t even matter if anything comes of the talks. The fact that people are talking about talking is what is really important. Over the past few days, rumors of a possible three-way deal that would send Noah Syndergaard to the Yankees and catcher J.T. Realmuto to Flushing have absolutely dominated

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the local sports scene, with fans and radio hosts debating whether or not the Mets would be better off by sending their brilliant hurler to their hated Bronx rivals. Do I think the Mets and Yankees are going to pull the trigger on this deal? Probably not. But it has sure led to some interesting discussions about the nature of the rivalry between the two teams and the future of the Amazin’s under first-year general manager Brodie Van Wagenen. Of course, on Thursday, it will all be over. Sure there will be more hot stove news in the coming months, but it will come out in drips and drabs as teams methodically address their needs for next season. Then, we’ll all go back to bemoaning the Jets’ coaching and the Knicks’ lack of direction for hours on end. That is, until pitchers and catchers finally report. February can’t come soon enough.

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Game Notes: Q uinn Kelly scored 21 points against Blind Brook T he Garnets have gotten off to a 2-0 start R ye’s next two games will be against Tappan Zee and Horace Greeley

By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor With a strong showing at the season-opening Cliff Clinton Classic this weekend, the Rye Garnets basketball team proved just how effective it can be. With decisive back-to-back wins against Pleasantville and Blind Brook to claim the tourney title, the Garnets started off the 2018-19 campaign on the right foot, but will have to contend with some tougher opposition as the week progresses. The Garnets romped over

Pleasantville in the tournament opener, beating the Panthers 6332 on Dec. 7. In the tourney finale the following day, Rye rode a strong second half to a 64-53 win over a game Blind Brook squad, led by a 21-point effort by Quinn Kelly who was named tournament MVP. But although head coach John Aguilar was quick to credit Kelly and Matt Tepedino, who scored 12 points and was named to the all-tournament team, he was also pleased with the way the rest of the squad—including Thomas Flaherty—performed when the Trojans focused their defensive attention on the Garnets’ top players. “It was a good opening weekend, we showed our depth and how valuable it is going to be this year,” Aguilar told the Review. “In the first half of the Blind Brook game, Kelly and Tepedino combined for just six points, but they trusted their teammates and that’s a huge positive.” The Garnets hope that the commitment to team play will be a constant this year, especially as they gear up for a tough two game stretch this week. On Dec.

12, the Garnets will travel to Tappan Zee, which they will follow with a home game against Horace Greeley. Both the Dutchmen and the Quakers came into the season

This week, the Major League Baseball Winter Meetings offered fans a brief reprieve from a prolonged baseball drought. Sports Editor Mike Smith is just glad to be talking about his favorite sport again. Photo courtesy MLB.com

ranked among the top ballclubs in Class A, and Aguilar admits that his squad will have to play relentless basketball in order to come away with victories. “It’s the hardest schedule we’ve ever played, and right now, those teams are better than we are,” he said. “I have a lot of con-

fidence in our team, and if we can do things right, we will definitely learn where we stand.” According to the head coach, the Garnets’ game plan will center on employing the bench to outwork Greeley and Tappan Zee and hopefully using those fresh legs for a second-half push.

“We have to show them a bunch of defensive looks and throw a lot of guys at their star players,” Aguilar said. “Hopefully, we can wear them down with that and have a little more energy than they do in the fourth quarter.” CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com

The Rye Boys basketball team poses after winning the Cliff Clinton Classic on Dec. 8. The Garnets topped Blind Brook 64-53 in the championship game. Contributed photo

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In the first round of the annual Elmsford Classic, the Panthers ran into a stiff challenge from the hosts, falling to the Tigers. Danny Barrera proved too tough for Rye Neck to handle, wracking up 22 points and 10 rebounds in a winning effort. Ryan Ramos led the Panthers with 18 points.

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On Saturday, the Panthers were able to shake off an opening round loss to bounce back and beat Edgemont by double digits in the consolation game. Once again, Ryan Ramos came up big for the Panthers, netting 19 points en route to a spot on the All-Tournament team. He was not the only Panther to find his rhythm, however, as Korey Greenland added 16 points. The Panthers will look to build upon that win when they host Martin Luther King High School on Dec. 13, after press time.

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Ryan Ramos drives to the hoop against North Salem on Dec. 6. Ramos scored 27 points in two games at the Elmsford Classic last weekend.

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The Titans fared well at Pelham’s Fabulous 21 tournament, topping upstate Lancaster by one goal in a shootout. Joey Harrison and Jack Shapiro paved the way for the Rye Town/Harrison victory, as the duo combined for four goals and five assists in an impressive showing for the Titans. Harrison gave the Titans some much-needed breathing room late in the third period, as he scored a short-handed goal to give his team a two-goal lead.

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Annabelle Thomas made 29 saves in a solid effort as Rye earned a decisive victory over Clarence at the Pelham Fabulous 21 tournament. Offensively, the Garnets got a big day from Declan Lavelle, who scored two goals to pace the offense. The Garnets will host Fordham Prep on Dec. 14 for the annual Fight Against Cancer charity game. All proceeds from the door will go to the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Soul Ryeders. Reporting by Mike Smith

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After defeating host Hamilton in the opening round of the Elmsford Classic, Rye Neck fell to Croton-Harmon in the finals, 6538, thanks to the Tigers’ explosive perimeter game. Croton’s Anna Eng led all scorers with 25 points, 15 of which came from beyond the arc, as Eng went on to capture tournament MVP honors. Rye Neck had two players named to the All-Tournament team, as Nikeena Mayhew, who scored 13 points in the championship round, and Morgan Parker both acquitted themselves nicely for the Panthers. Scott Devore battles for a rebound against North Salem.

Justin Cantu pushes the ball up the floor on Dec. 6. Photos/Mike Smith

Korey Greeland looks to split two defenders on Dec. 6. Greenland was named to the Elmsford Classic All-Tournament team.

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