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EVERY VOTE COUNTS ArtsWestchester’s latest exhibition “Give Us the Vote” marks the centennial of the women’s suffragist movement and starts conversation about voting rights for marginalized groups throughout history. For story, see page 6. Photo/Taylor Brown

By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer

Bill looks to force pharmacies to handle leftover pills By JAMES PERO Staff Writer A new proposal from Westchester County lawmakers would require that chain pharmacies take back leftover prescription drugs in an effort to help guard against drug abuse and waterway contamination. In particular, lawmakers hope the bill—which was referred to committee on Jan. 22 at a Board of Legislators meeting—will help stem the tide of a fatal opioid epidemic in the county and nationwide. According to documents regarding the introduction of the program, in 2015, 107 West-

Cuomo issues REOI for Long Island Sound tunnel

chester County residents died of fatal drug overdoses, and 83 percent of those deaths were caused by heroin—many of such users started with using prescription opioids. While some of such leftover prescription drugs make their way into the hands of abusers, others are flushed down the sink or toilet and eventually make their way into waterways. According to a U.S. geological study from 2002, 80 percent of streams tested across the country contained at least one pharmaceutical. If signed into law, the bill— called the Product Stewardship Program—would apply to phar-

macies with three or more locations to participate, and failure to comply could result in $1,000 daily fines. Neighboring Rockland County has already implemented a similar program according to Westchester Board of Legislators documents. A current draft of the bill would also allow residents to mail their drugs to a pharmacy instead of delivering in person. In addition to prescription drug drop-off days, in which the county allows residents to return their drugs to designated locations, lawmakers have kickstarted similar efforts to help blockade against drug abuse in the past year, including joining a lawsuit

in 2017 against large pharmaceutical companies. In the suit, which includes eight other counties in New York state, lawmakers allege that pharmaceutical companies’ negligence flooded communities with powerful prescription pain medication, which has been a major contributing factor to addiction rates and fatalities across the country. According to the Centers for Disease Control, in 2015, opioids were responsible for 33,000 deaths across the country; in Westchester, opioid-related deaths jumped 200 percent between 2010 to 2015. CONTACT: james@hometwn.com

After announcing his plan to pursue a Long Island Sound tunnel at this year’s state of the state address, Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, has taken more steps to make the idea come to fruition by soliciting private proposals. On Jan. 26, the state Department of Transportation, DOT, issued a request for expressions of interest, REOI, seeking input from private investors on engineering, environmental, operations and financial considerations for a future proposal. An REOI is used to assess interest in a project and to solicit ideas and information from interested parties. “Improving and expanding our transportation infrastructure is essential to moving New York forward,” Cuomo said. “We are taking another step to advance an ambitious project that would reduce traffic on the impossibly congested Long Island Expressway, improve connectivity, and help ensure the region’s future economic competitiveness.” The REOI comes just after the release of an 87-page document in January 2018 highlighting how much it would cost to construct the bridge or tunnel and how much revenue it would generate in tolls per year. According to the DOT’s study, an 18-mile tunnel connecting Westchester County and Long Island could cost approximately between $31.5 billion and $55.4 billion, and could potentially produce $500 million in tolls per year. In 2016, Cuomo secured $5 million for the DOT to test the plan’s feasibility. Cuomo said earlier this month that the construction of a tunnel is “feasible” and would help alleviate the amount of traffic com-

On Jan. 26, the New York State Department of Transportation issued an official request for expressions of interest to solicit ideas from private investors on constructing a bridge or tunnel from Westchester County to Long Island. Photo courtesy NYSDOT

ing from Long Island. Unlike in previous statements, Cuomo’s announcement last Friday does not mention any link to Connecticut, only to Westchester from Long Island. The DOT’s study proposes connecting either the city of Rye or the village of Port Chester to the town of Oyster Bay in Long Island, among other ideas. However, city officials and residents have always opposed any plan to build a tunnel to Rye as the idea has emerged several times since the 1930s. Master builder Robert Moses and former Gov. Nelson Rockefeller, a Republican, pursued the idea the 1960s, but it fell by the wayside. After facing significant opposition from both local and state-elected officials in Westchester and Long Island, Rockefeller’s proposed Rye-Oyster Bay bridge never transpired. As of press time, Gov. Cuomo’s office has said REOIs are due no later than April 2, 2018. CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com

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Latimer signs executive order on chaplains Westchester County Executive George Latimer, a Democrat, will increase scrutiny on hiring police chaplains after a federal probe into corruption. An executive order signed last week will require chaplains to be active clergy members and also live in Westchester County comes as a response to a federal probe into whether or not former County Executive Rob Astorino, a Republican, offered up a chaplain position in exchange for campaign contributions. Last year, Westchester County police chaplains Jeremy Reichberg and Jona Rechnitz were suspended after a probe called into question campaign contributions to Astorino’s re-election campaign; specifically, a $15,000 contribution made in the same month that Reichberg was appointed chaplain.

Neither of the two chaplains in question was a priest or a rabbi. Under a recently signed executive order, all requests to become a chaplain would go before the commissioner of Public Safety. Additionally, the order mandates that a list be provided to the county executive and Board of Legislators of all the chaplains twice a year—once in July and once in January. Rechnitz’s donations in particular came under scrutiny during an especially scathing campaign last year between Latimer and Astorino when the former chaplain testified that he had helped Astorino procure a used Rolex watch in Manhattan’s Diamond District. Despite Astorino’s attempts to rebut claims from Rechnitz, claiming he lied about the event, Latimer would go on to readi-

County reminds residents how to avoid, treat flu

County Executive George Latimer has restricted rules on Westchester County police chaplains after a federal corruption probe. File photo

ly defeat the incumbent with the aid of increased Democratic voter turnout countywide. -reporting by James Pero

County Executive George Latimer receives his flu shot at the Westchester County Health Department clinic in White Plains. Contributed photo

With flu widespread throughout the state and nation, Westchester County Executive George Latimer rolled up his sleeve for a flu shot on Jan. 30 at the Westchester County Health Department clinic in White Plains, urging others who haven’t already done so to get themselves and their children vaccinated. “Get a flu shot and make sure your family members do, too,” Latimer said. “The vaccine can help keep you healthy or reduce the severity of your symptoms if you do get the flu. It’s our best defense and flu shots remain widely available.” To increase access to flu shots for children, pharmacists statewide are now allowed to administer flu vaccines to children ages 2 to 18, following an executive order issued Friday by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo. Parents should check for availability with their local pharmacy. Flu vaccines also are offered at supermarkets, doctors’ offices and by appointment at the Westchester County Department of Health clinics in White Plains and Yonkers. Call 995-5800 to schedule flu shot with the health department. To find a flu vaccine at a pharmacy or clinic near you, go to westchestergov.com/health. “Getting an annual flu vaccine is the best protection we have against flu deaths in every age group,” said Dr. Sherlita Amler, commissioner of Health. “While Westchester has had no pediatric flu deaths so far this season, 37 children across the U.S. have

died. And as the CDC has pointed out, this year, Baby Boomers ages 50 to 64 are being hospitalized for flu at greater rates than young children, so really everyone should take this seriously and get a flu shot. If protecting yourself isn’t reason enough, the vaccine also can protect infants, young children and seniors, all of whom are much more vulnerable to flu complications.” Westchester typically experiences roughly 90,000 cases of influenza during the flu season, which runs from October to as late as May. The latest figures show influenza levels are widespread statewide, with 8.58 percent of doctors’ visits attributed to flu, according to the New York State Department of Health. In New York, it is typical at this time of year for 3.1 percent of doctors’ visits to be attributed to the flu. Flu symptoms include fever, body aches, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, headache, chills and fatigue. Residents with these symptoms should contact their healthcare provider, who may prescribe medication that can shorten symptom duration. To avoid the flu and other viruses, wash your hands with soap and water before and after using the toilet, blowing your nose, preparing or eating food. Wet your hands, work up a lather, and scrub the back of your hands, between your fingers and under your nails; then rinse and dry. “Wash your hands thoroughly for about 20 seconds – the

amount of time it takes to sing the A-B-Cs or to sing the Happy Birthday song twice,” Amler said. Until they are well, people who are ill should stay home and avoid visits to newborns or family members in hospitals, nursing homes, hospices or assisted living facilities, Amler said. People in these settings are often at increased risk for complications and viruses spread easily there. If you have a family member home sick with the flu or another virus, hand hygiene and frequent cleaning are critical for your whole household. Environmentally friendly cleaning products often aren’t strong enough to kill germs, Amler said. Instead, clean high-touch hard surfaces with a bleach solution. Add a tablespoon of bleach to a gallon of water. Pour this into a labeled spray bottle and use it to clean countertops and tables, railings and door knobs, but don’t use on upholstered furniture. When you are sick, try to avoid preparing food for others and don’t share utensils. “Keep your distance from people who are sick because flu virus spreads through the air when a sick person breathes, speaks or coughs,” Amler said. “When you have a fever, stay home to avoid spreading your illness to others until you are fever-free without medication for at least 24 hours.” For more information, contact the Westchester County Department of Health at 813-5000 or visit westchestergov.com/health. (Submitted)

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

For more information on hours and programs, visit ryelibrary.org.

Rye Library Writers On Saturday, Feb. 3 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Ogden Nash Room. Share work and brainstorm with fellow writers and be encouraged in a welcoming and supportive environment. Discuss works in progress, writing topics, the writing process and individual writing joys and challenges. Open to novice and experienced writers.

One Inch Collage for Teens On Saturday, Feb. 3 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. With artist/presenter Lavinia Wiggins. In this young adult program, participants will create a collage using 1-inch square little artworks and various papers, finishing the piece with paper clay embellishments. If you are bringing your own images, they must be a 1-inch square. Registration is required online.

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.

Teacher-In-The-Library On Mondays through Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room. Rye teachers offer after school homework assistance to students attending local public or private elementary schools in the Rye area. This is a free program. This event is sponsored by the Auxiliary Board of the Rye Free Reading Room, Woman’s Club of Rye/Children’s Philanthrophy Section and the PTO of the Rye schools.

Rye Garden Club Presents: Kathleen Biggins On Tuesday, Feb. 6 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Meeting Room. Founded in 2014 by garden club members, C-Change Conversations is a nonpartisan association of volunteers dedicated to promoting informed discussion around climate change and its impacts. C-Change’s Kathleen Biggins has been involved in a wide range of not-for-profits in both the environmental area and in the arts.

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.

Wiggle, Giggle Time 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.

Tunes for Tots On Thursday, Feb. 8 from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Children’s Room. Recommended for infants and toddlers. Nurture your child’s love of books through music, movement and instruments while helping to develop their language, motor and social skills. Join music teacher Miss Deborah as she incorporates music, dancing, rhythm activities, puppets and more at this special music program for toddlers. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate.

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.

Ryebrary STEAMers On Friday, Dec. 8 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Meeting Room. All Ryebrary STEAMers in grades K–2 are invited to join the librarians once a month in the “New STEAM LAB,” where literacy meets science. Each month, participants will read a book together, then taking inspiration from the story, will teach kids how to think with their hands and minds. It’s inquiry-based learning combined with a handson activity in the fields of science, technology, engineering, art or mathematics. Space is limited. Registration is required. Visit ryelibrary.org, click on “Programs & Events,” “Kids,” the event date, and then “Register.”

Ryebrary Chocolate Factory On Saturday, Feb. 10 from 2 p.m. 3:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room. Who doesn’t love chocolate? Come celebrate with Rockland artist B. Smith at the second annual Chocolate Fest. There will be chocolate creations to make and enjoy and also a chocolate fountain for dipping other goodies to take home. Drop by the library for an afternoon of chocolate overload! Space is limited. Registration is required. Visit ryelibrary.org, click on “Programs & Events,”

“Kids,” the event date, and then “Register.”

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.

Gallery Exhibit: Works in Encaustic Through Saturday, Feb. 17 at the Rye Arts Center. There will be a reception on Saturday, Jan. 20 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Encaustic painting dates as far back as the 5th century B.C. The process involves heating a mixture of beeswax, resin and pigments, which are applied while hot to a rigid surface such as a wood panel, and further manipulated. Curated by Katharine Dufault, the “Some Like It Hot” exhibit will introduce the community to a brief history of the medium, and show the wide variety of techniques possible using hot wax. Participating artists include Christine Aaron, Anne Bedrick, Binnie Birstein, Kathy Cantwell, Katharine Dufault, Roxanne Faber Savage, David Fox, Lorraine Glessner, Leslie Giuliani, Laura Moriarty, Lisa Pressman, Pat Spainhour, Priya Tambe, Dietlind Vander Schaff, as well as students from both the Rye and Pelham art centers.

Marshlands Conservancy Artwork sought for exhibit Paintings, sculpture, drawings and other artwork that was inspired by Marshlands Conservancy or created at the preserve can be submitted for entry on Saturday, Feb. 3 and Sunday, Feb. 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the conservancy in Rye. All paintings and drawings must be framed and ready for hanging. There is a maximum of three submissions per person. All age groups are welcome. Please note that photography is not included in this exhibit. The exhibit, titled “A Different Point of View,” will open Sunday, Feb. 11 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., with a reception for the artists and public. It will remain on view weekends from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through the end of March. The exhibit is part of the Westchester County Art in Parks program. The reception is sponsored by the Friends of Marshlands Conservancy. Marshlands Conservancy is a Westchester County park, and is located on Route 1 (Boston Post Road) in Rye, just south of the Rye Golf Club. For more information, call the Marshlands Conservancy at 835-4466.

County news Golf course closings The six county-owned golf courses closed for the season after play on Sunday, Dec. 31. The courses are Dunwoodie, 231-3490, and Sprain Lake, 2313481, both in Yonkers; Maple Moor, 995-9200, in White Plains; Mohansic, 862-5283, in Yorktown Heights; Saxon Woods, 231-3461, in Scarsdale; and Hudson Hills, 864-3000, in Ossining. The courses are expected to reopen in March, weather and conditions permitting. The exact date will be announced.

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ArtsWestchester awards “Arts Alive” grants More film festivals, arts workshops, multicultural programs, free concerts and other cultural activities will be made available throughout Westchester County in the coming year. With $63,000 in funds from New York State Council on the Arts, ArtsWestchester awarded 35 grants for communitybased arts projects to take place this year. These “Arts Alive” grants support artistic expression and community involvement through the arts – from dance and theater to writing and outdoor festivals – by helping to fund proposals from local artists and organizations. “These ‘Arts Alive’ grants are truly keeping the arts alive and vital in Westchester County,” said Janet Langsam, CEO of ArtsWestchester. “We especially thank Westchester’s representatives in the State Senate and Assembly for continuing to support the arts through the New York State Council on the Arts’ Decentralization Grants Program and we are thrilled to see the vibrant cultural programs and arts

activities that will come to fruition in the coming year thanks to this funding.” White Plains Mayor Thomas Roach, State Assemblymen David Buchwald and Steve Otis, and other notable dignitaries and business leaders joined ArtsWestchester’s Board of Trustees for a private breakfast to present Arts Alive grants to organizations and artists. The breakfast took place at ArtsWestchester, which is located at 31 Mamaroneck Ave. in White Plains. Arts Alive grants are awarded in three categories: Arts Alive Project Grants provide Westchester-based organizations and artists with financial and technical support for projects at a grassroots level; Arts Alive Artist Grants support works that relate to the community in a significant way; and Arts Alive Education Grants provide support for partnerships between individual artists or cultural organizations and Westchester public schools (grades kindergarten through 12th-grade). Some examples of these funded projects include:

• Money Makin’ Mob (Mount Vernon) – an all-day outdoor hip-hop music and dance festival featuring local musicians, dancers and DJs. • YoFi Film Fest Workshops (Yonkers) – Ten Saturday workshops in Yonkers will teach 6th9th grade students about professional film, television, animation and digital video. • Veterans Writing Workshop (Ossining) – writing workshops led by artist David Surface will pair local veterans with Ossining High School students for a “story exchange.” Arts Alive grantees are chosen through a competitive process that includes a panel of community members and arts professionals. For more info, visit artsw.org/artsalive. Arts Alive Project Grants are made possible with funds from the Decentralization Program, DEC, a re-grant program of the New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the NYS Legislature and administered by ArtsWestchester. (Submitted)

Arts Alive project grantees: Arch For Kids (Dobbs Ferry) Arts and Culture Committee (Greenburgh) ARTS10566 (Peekskill) Asbury-Crestwood United Methodist Church (Tuckahoe/Crestwood) Black Marble Duo (Peekskill) Cross Cultural Connection (Peekskill) Greenburgh Public Library (Greenburgh) Little Radical Theatrics (Bronxville) Money Makin’ Mob (Mount Vernon) Mount Vernon Public Library (Mount Vernon) Niji No Kai (Valhalla) Organization of Chinese Americans – Westchester/Hudson Valley Chapter (White Plains) Operation PROM (New Rochelle) Ossining Documentary and Discussion Series (Ossining) Ossining Public Library (Ossining) Peekskill Arts Alliance (Peekskill) PJS Jazz Society (Mount Vernon) Public/Private Partnership for Aging Services (Mount Vernon) Rebecca Thomas (Tarrytown/Sleepy Hollow) Rivertowns Village Green (Tarrytown/Sleepy Hollow) Sidra Bell Dance NY (White Plains) St. Thomas Orchestra (Mamaroneck) The Nowodworski Foundation (Purdys) The Westchester Chordsmen (Rye) Thomas H. Slater Center (White Plains) Tribes Hill (Peekskill) White Plains Public Library (White Plains) YoFi Fest (Yonkers) Zafiro Acevedo (Yonkers)

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ArtsWestchester’s latest exhibition “Give Us the Vote” pays homage to the centennial of the women’s suffragist movement of 1917 and brings new light to the issue of voter restriction throughout the following years. “Give Us the Vote” features 20 artists and their interpretations of the struggles marginalized groups have faced in the struggle to obtain equal voting rights. “The artwork here is generally inspired by the suffragist movement, but it’s [also] looking at where our voting rights are today,” said Kathleen Reckling, ArtsWestchester gallery director. Reckling hopes for the exhibition to be able to create open conversation amongst its visitors, especially in the wake of the Women’s March of 2018, a women-led protest march that rallies for equal rights which was held worldwide on Jan. 20. In honor of the march, ArtsWestchester welcomed Stitch & Bitch of Westchester County, a knitting and crochet group, to hold their weekly meeting amongst the “Give Us the Vote” exhibition on Jan. 19. The women knitted pink “p--- hats” that they donated to the ArtsWestchester gift shop and are on sale for $7. The hats are meant to resemble female anatomy and are intended to create a visual representation of solidarity amongst marchers. According to New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, New York City had more than 200,000 participants in this year’s march.

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Natalie Baxter’s “Golden Lane.” Photos/Taylor Brown

“Grab ‘em By the Ballots” by Zoe Buckman is one of the displays in ArtsWestchester for the “Give Us the Vote” exhibition.

“The real work happens in little spaces, in [local] communities,” said Cheryl Couts, a member of Stitch & Bitch. Reckling hopes that the gallery will get across a similar message to the Women’s March. “It’s that idea that you can participate, and these acts of protests are really about making sure we’re the best version of America that we can be, and that everyone has an equal chance,” she said. The art covers both floors of the gallery, and focuses on the suffragist movement; the Voting Rights Act of 1965, an act eliminating discriminatory voting laws; and gerrymandering, when political boundaries are drawn to favor a political party. When choosing the artwork, Reckling said they looked at artists who had a strong background of artwork that focused on political issues and invited those artists to submit proposals. Some of the artwork, including “Redress,” chronicles the suffragists protests throughout the years. “It just sort of points to this

“Cast” by Richard Tomasello.

Jerry Schrier’s “TILT (Crippling Liberty).”

idea that our story of democracy is ever evolving,” Reckling said. “The suffragists kind of laid a groundwork for the political

movements following.” Other works of art, including Richard Tomasello’s “Cast,” provides and optimistic outlook to the future of voting rights. The sculpture features a voting booth is wrapped plaster and medical gauze with barbed wire surrounding it. Tomasello said it’s meant to represent how some people are restricted from getting too close to cast their votes while using a cast to imply there is room for this broken political system to heal.

Reckling said that the messages of the work in the gallery has left visitors coming out “feeling really jazzed about the role they get to play [in history].” The exhibition is in ArtsWestchester until Feb. 10. The gallery is open 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays. For more information, visit artswestchester.org. CONTACT: taylor@hometwn.com

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Cuomo sets date for special elections in Senate

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By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced a date to fill two pivotal state Senate seats, including Westchester County Executive George Latimer’s vacant 37th Senate District seat. The Cuomo administration has set April 24 as the date for the special election, in which state Assemblywoman Shelley Mayer, a Democrat, is vying for the Senate’s 37th District seat against either Dan Schorr, a former prosecutor in Westchester and New York City and previous Yonkers inspector general, or Sarmad Khojasteh, a commercial litigation attorney from the town of Bedford, both Republicans. As of press time, Westchester County Republicans have not announced who it will select to run against Mayer. The Senate’s 37th District, which has been controlled by Democrats for decades, covers Rye, White Plains, Harrison, Mamaroneck, Yonkers, North Castle, Bedford and Eastchester.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has set April 24 as the date for a special election for two state Senate seats, including Westchester County Executive George Latimer’s vacant seat and one in the Bronx. File photo

The other position in contention is the Senate’s 32nd District seat, another historically Democratic district that covers an area in the Bronx. Success in the special election will be crucial for both the Democratic and Republican parties, as the GOP currently hold a one-person majority, 31-30, in the Senate. “I look forward to electing Democrats to both open seats and finally giving New York voters the functioning Senate

Democratic majority they have repeatedly voted into office, yet been denied,” said Senate Democratic Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins in a release. Democratic victories would give the party a numerical lead and its first majority in the Senate in eight years; however, the party would need to reunite with Democratic state Sen. Simcha Felder, of Brooklyn, who caucuses with the Republicans.. CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com

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Man sentenced for string of Westchester burglaries State firefighters association endorses Mayer By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer

By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer

The Westchester County District Attorney’s office announced on Jan. 25 that a man has been sentenced to 18 year to life in state prison for burglarizing 11 homes throughout the county in 2014. Angelo Carzoglio, a 52-yearold from Manhattan, was found guilty of participating in a burglary ring that affected homes across Harrison, Irvington, Rye Brook, Tarrytown, Bedford, New Castle and Mamaroneck between June 2014 and October 2014; he was also connected to burglaries in Long Island, Putnam County, Connecticut and New Jersey. Last November, Carzoglio was convicted of 11 counts of second-degree burglary, third-degree possession of stolen property, and fourth-degree conspiracy, which are all felonies. Carzoglio was also found guilty of possession of burglar’s tools and unlawful possession of radio devices, both misdemeanors. In October 2014, he was arrested by the Harrison Police Department after committing a burglary in Fairfield, Connecticut. According to the DA’s office, at the time, police discovered thousands of dollars worth of jewelry that Carzoglio and his co-conspirators stole from the home in Connecticut.

State Assemblywoman Shelley Mayer has picked up an endorsement from the New York State Professional Fire Fighters Association, NYSPFFA, in her bid for Westchester County Executive George Latimer’s vacant Senate seat. Mayer, a Democrat, said she was “so proud to receive the [NYSPFFA] endorsement,” announcing the news on Twitter on Jan. 28. The NYSPFFA represents 18,000 men and women working full time as members of municipal fire departments across the state and advocates for members across 106 local unions, 41 counties and New York City, according to its website. Earlier this month, Mayer received the Democratic nomination over a pool of candidates, including Bedford Supervisor Chris Burdick; former Bernie Sanders organizer and White Plains resident Kat Brezler; as well as Mark Jaffe, of West Harrison. Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano announced his running as well, but dropped out of the race a week before the nominating process. As of press time, Westchester County Republicans have not announced who it will select to run against Mayer, and Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, has not yet called for a special election. Sarmad Khojasteh, a commercial litigation attorney from the town

Angelo Carzoglio, 52, was sentenced to 18 years to life for his participation in a string of burglaries that occurred in and around Westchester County in 2014. Photo courtesy Westchester County District Attorney’s office

After the incident, police searched Carzoglio’s home in Manhattan and identified a number of items that were stolen from homes in Westchester. Police also discovered one of Carzoglio’s co-conspirators, a jeweler who bought and sold sto-

len jewelry out of an office in the “Diamond District” in midtown Manhattan. Assistant district attorneys Joseph DiBenedetto and Brian Fitzgerald prosecuted the case. CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com

The New York State Professional Fire Fighters Association has endorsed state Assemblywoman Shelley Mayer, a Democrat, for former state Sen. George Latimer’s Senate seat, who is now serving as Westchester County executive. Mayer announced the news on Jan. 28. File photo

of Bedford, and Dan Schorr, a former prosecutor in Westchester and New York City and previous Yonkers inspector general, both announced they are seeking the Republican Party’s official nod. Mayer will look to capitalize in a race for a seat that has been held by Democrats for decades, and will seek to increase Democrats’ standing in the state Senate

where Republicans currently hold a one-person majority, 31-30, with two open seats. The 37th Senatorial District encompasses the cities of Yonkers, White Plains, New Rochelle and Rye, and the towns of Eastchester, Harrison, Mamaroneck, Rye, Bedford and North Castle. CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com

Baxter is a handsome corgi mix, about 2 years old and 25 pounds. He takes a while to warm up to new people (just like dating!) but once he does, he is affectionate and cuddly. He is a very smart boy who loves to learn and has many obedience skills; he would love to go to a home where he can further his education. Baxter is cratetrained and will “go to his place” when strangers arrive. He loves going for long walks and being with his people. He would be best in a predictable, quiet, all-adult home. Baxter is neutered, vaccinated, dewormed, and microchipped. Make him part of your family! To meet Baxter, call Pet Rescue in Harrison at 834-6955 or visit NYPetRescue.org. (Submitted)

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

365/12: The Drawings of Gregory Nemec

Arts Alive grants throughout Westchester Film festivals, arts workshops, multicultural programs, free concerts and more will be made available throughout Westchester County in the coming year. With funds from New York State Council on the Arts, ArtsWestchester has awarded 35 grants for community-based arts projects to take place in 2018. These “Arts Alive” grants support artistic expression and community involvement through the arts—from dance and theater to writing and outdoor festivals—by helping to fund proposals from local artists and organizations. Arts Alive grants are awarded in three categories: Arts Alive Project Grants provide Westchester-based organizations and artists with financial and technical support for projects at a grassroots level; Arts Alive Artist Grants support works that relate to the community in a significant way; and Arts Alive Education Grants provide support for partnerships between individual artists or cultural organizations and Westchester public schools (grades K–12). Some examples of these funded projects include: • Money Makin’ Mob (Mount Vernon) – An allday outdoor hip-hop music and dance festival featuring local musicians, dancers and DJs. • YoFi Film Fest Workshops (Yonkers) – Ten Saturday workshops in Yonkers will teach sixth- to ninth-grade students about professional film, television, animation and digital video. • Veterans Writing Workshop (Ossining) – Writing workshops led by artist David Surface will pair local veterans with Ossining High School students for a “story exchange.” Arts Alive grantees are chosen through a competitive process that includes a panel of community members and arts professionals. This program is made possible with funds from the Decentralization Program, a re-grant program of the New York State Council on the Arts. For more information, visit artsw.org/artsalive.

For many artists, the creation of artwork every single day is the foundation of diligence. For Pleasantville artist Gregory Nemec, it was also the foundation for Arc Stages’ new exhibition, “365/12: A Year of Drawings.” Though he did not plan it from the start, his daily illustrations have found their way to the organization’s Schiffman Butterfield Gallery in Pleasantville. In October 2016, Nemec set himself the task of creating daily pen and ink drawings. As he continued, each month was assigned its own theme: for instance, April drawings were about fools and December’s were holiday-inspired. He did not allow himself to use preliminary sketches. Of this challenge, he said, “For the first time in my adult life, I allowed many imperfections to just be. The result is that these drawings are more alive and less rigid than many of my commissioned illustrations.” Each day, Nemec posted his latest drawing to social media and got recommendations from friends for upcoming subjects. He also used prompts from Instagram and researched new topics. This form of collaborative creating led to, as he puts it, “art that wouldn’t have existed any other way.” Each month’s drawings collectively fit together like the pieces of a puzzle, producing a larger work of art. The twelve resulting illustrations are displayed at Arc Stages through Feb. 24. Nemec’s work has appeared in The New York Times Book Review, The Wall Street Journal and more. For more information, visit bit.ly/ArtStages_Nemec.

Paintings find their way from garage to gallery Recluse artist Arthur Pinajian didn’t find much commercial success during his life. Years later, however, he became a highly valued artist when his work was salvaged before its destruction. Better late than never, according to Concordia College’s

OSilas Gallery in Bronxville. The gallery is showcasing the artist’s work in a solo exhibition through March 17. “The Pinajian Discovery: An Artist’s Life Revealed,” curated by Peter Hastings Falk, will display 30 of the artist’s abstract landscapes. In his lifetime, Pinajian created thousands of works—stacks of canvases that were left behind in the garage and attic of his sister’s home. The abstract expressionist painter left instructions for the works to be destroyed; however, when the cottage was purchased by writer Lawrence E. Joseph after the sister’s death, he asked Professor William Innes Homer, a former chair of the Association of Historians of American Art, to examine the collection. Homer assessed that Pinajian “can be ranked among the best artists of his era.” For more information, visit osilasgallery.org.

ic, which all center on the theme of love; however, these are no ordinary romances. The plays, selected from a pool of submissions, offer an offbeat “twisted” view of traditional love stories. For instance, the drama “Worlds Apart” finds high school sweethearts with differing views of their future, and the comedic “Love at First Sight” follows a man and woman who are seeking a love connection but must look beyond their various politically-correct and -incorrect assumptions in order to see each other clearly. Playwrights include Ed Friedman, David Gill, Evelyn Mertens, John Patrick Bray, Lisa Kimball and Wayne Paul Mattingly. Four performances take place on each weekend surrounding Valentine’s Day—on Fridays through Sundays from Feb. 9-18. All performances will take place on the campus of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Pleasantville. For more information, visit axialtheatre.org.

Diana Krall turns up the quiet at The Capitol Theatre Five-time Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist and singer Diana Krall has achieved crossover success with her smoky voice, bop piano styles and pop and rock-infused sounds. She returns to her jazz roots on her latest studio album, “Turn Up The Quiet.” On Feb. 24, Krall takes these roots to the stage at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester. On “Turn Up The Quiet,” Krall, who is the only jazz singer to have eight albums reach the top of the Billboards Jazz chart, reinterprets a collection of eleven intimate jazz standards from the Great American Songbook. The live performance will feature songs from this 2017 album, including romantic standards such as “L-O-V-E,” “Night and Day” and “Blue Skies.” The Canadian singer’s signature contralto vocals and smooth jazz style make old standards seem fresh while still honoring the classic melodies her audiences know by heart. For more information, visit thecapitoltheatre.com.

Axial Theatre offers a twisted view of love Axial Theatre kicks off its annual Twisted Valentines festival for the fourth year. Two weekends feature six one-act plays, both humorous and dramat-

Local theater celebrates Black History Month Irvington Town Hall Theater will celebrate Black History Month on Feb. 24 with 4th Wall Theatre’s production of “for colored girls who have considered suicide when the rainbow is enuf.” In a one-night-only presentation of the Tony- and Grammy Award-nominated play, 20 poems about love, loss, struggle and empowerment are all weaved together in a “choreopoem” by Ntozake Shange. During the fully staged 90-minute production, seven nameless women, who are only referred to by the color by which they were assigned, will knit together stories with movement and music. These stories, which collectively represent African-American sisterhood, will permeate the stage on their own, without the support of a set or costumes. The “for colored girls who have considered suicide when the rainbow is enuf” performance will be followed by a brief discussion and Q&A with director Gwen Ricks-Spencer and the actors. For more information, visit irvingtontheater.com.

These articles appear in the February 2018 issue of ArtsNews, ArtsWestchester’s monthly publication. ArtsNews is distributed throughout Westchester County. A digital copy of the full issue is also available at artsw.org/artsnews.

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The root of the problem LIVE MIKE Mike Smith

Like any proud supporter of the New York Giants, Sunday is shaping up to be a pretty tough day for me. With Super Bowl LII now just days away, I’m going to be forced to watch two of my least favorite teams—the Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots—square off for the Lombardi Trophy after a struggling through a season that was, at least for Big Blue, an unmitigated disaster. So what, outside of a sinkhole opening up underneath U.S. Bank Stadium and swallowing both teams whole, is a Giant fan supposed to root for? I’ll tell you where I stand, even though you won’t like the answer. To me, it’s pretty simple; I’m going to be cheering on Tom Brady and the Pats. I’m just going to be holding my nose while I do it. Sure, the Pats are a detestable franchise. Whether it’s the

unbelievable success they’ve had over the past 18 years, the under-handed tactics they’ve used to maintain their spot on top, or the general smugness and entitlement of the Foxboro Faithful, it’s hard to throw any support at the franchise. If, as the old saying went, rooting for the Yankees is like rooting for U.S. Steel, then rooting for the Pats must be like cheering on Kylo Ren and the rest of the First Order. But as a guy who grew up on classic NFC East battles, I’d still rather see New England add yet another trophy than see the Eagles enjoy their moment in the sun. Sure, the Eagles are a great story this year. They lost their star quarterback, Carson Wentz, in Week 14 to an ACL injury, only to see former starter Nick Foles lead the squad to a conference championship with a few weeks of inspired play. Their defense is downright nasty, and they’ve got a number of talented guys in the backfield who have certainly been fun to watch in

the postseason. But I still remember those playoff losses to Philly in 2007 and 2009. I still remember watching Donovan McNabb and Brian Mitchell tear my team apart on a yearly basis in the early 2000s. And more than anything, I remember the pain of being forced to watch weekly games with my housemates in college—in Central Pennsylvania where Giants broadcasts were tough to come by—and cringing as they’d inevitably break into a rousing chorus of the Eagles’ fight song every time the Birds found the end zone. So no, I can’t in good conscience root for the Eagles on Saturday. Which means, by default, I’m going to have to hope that Brady earns his seventh Super Bowl ring, further cementing him as the greatest quarterback to ever to play the game. Sure, the Pats fans will be loud and obnoxious, but they’re loud and obnoxious anyway. It’s not like one more win is going to make them worse. So here’s to the Pats; let’s hope

On Feb. 4, the Eagles and Patriots will square off in Super Bowl LII. For Giants fans like Sports Editor Mike Smith, that means choosing a team to root for is a dicey proposition. Photo courtesy Wikipedia.org

they continue to get all the calls, all the breaks and cruise to a comfortable win on Sunday. But if the situation looks

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Balanced Rye clips Eagles boys basketball

league

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Game Notes: • Rye had four players reach double-digit point totals in the win • The Eagles were led by 20 points from Sean Donnellan • Rye is currently 15-1 on the season By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor Rye may not have any one player likely to be named New York state’s “Mr. Basketball” at the end of the season, but so far, it hasn’t made a lick of difference. With a commitment to unselfish play and a deep pool of reserves, the Garnets have established themselves as one of the most complete teams in Section I, posting a Class A-best 15-1 record and looking more like a Gold Ball contender every day. On Jan. 25, Rye proved again why it has been so tough to beat, overcoming a slow start against Eastchester to top the Eagles 6553 on the road. The Eagles got off to a good start on Thursday, building a

Quinn Kelly goes up for a layup against the Eagles. Kelly was one of four Rye starters to score at least 10 points.

early cushion and leading by as many as seven points in the second quarter before Rye came roaring back to tie the game at 26 on an AJ Thompson layup right before the end of the first half. The Garnets continued to shine after the intermission, engineering a 10-3 run that effectively turned the tide of the game. According to Garnet head coach John Aguilar, it simply

Eastchester’s Grant DelVecchio blows past Troy Egan at Eastchester High School.

came down to figuring out how to crack the Eastchester zone. “I think when we’ve had success, we’ve been fortunate to win a lot of games when everyone brings their ‘A’ game and has laser focus,” he said. “To Eastchester’s credit, they came out more energized than we had, and it took us a while to settle in against their defense.” Although the normally sharpshooting Garnets struggled to shoot from the field early on, they got a boost from Thompson, who led the team with eight first-half points, primarily from the paint. He would finish with 11 points and was one of four Rye starters, including Quinn Kelly (15 points), Matt Tepedino (13) and Max Samberg (12) who finished with double digits. Rye also got plenty of help from the bench, which combined for 14 more. Eastchester guard Sean Donnellan led all scorers with 20 points. “We just have to figure out what is working on the court and we are going to do whatever we have to do to win a game,” Thompson said. “It just happened to be today that getting inside was what was helping us break the defense.” Another reason for the Garnets’ success has been Rye’s general unflappability in late-game situations. Against the Eagles on Thursday, the Garnets were a perfect 10-10 from the foul line in the fourth quarter. According to Thompson, the

Max Samberg drives into the lane against Eastchester on Jan. 25. Samberg had nine fourth-quarter points for the Garnets.

Matt Tepedino puts up a shot on Jan. 25. Photos/Mike Smith

Garnets’ ability to maintain composure in the fourth quarter should be an advantage when the postseason rolls around. “It’s big, even when teams are pressing us and trying to force us to take bad shots and

make mistakes,” Thompson said. “Especially when it gets towards the end of the game like that, we just remain focused.” The Garnets will have a break coming up, but will back on the court on Feb. 2, when they host

league foe Byram Hills. Eastchester, which dropped to 6-10 with the loss, will prepare for a Jan. 29 tilt with that same Bobcat team. CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com

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SPORTS

Garnets hold off Eagles’ run girls basketball league

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Game Notes: • Teaghan Flaherty led the Garnets with 15 points • Rye went 22-29 from the foul line • Rye is currently 11-4 By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor If late game scenarios are unavoidable once the playoffs roll around, the Rye girls’ basketball team got some important reps on Jan. 25, as they buckled down in the fourth quarter to top rival Eastchester. Despite nearly squandering an early lead, the Garnets proved their mettle down the stretch, outscoring the Eagles 16-5 over the final two minutes to come away with a decisive 52-42 win over their hosts. In the end, it was the foul shooting of the Garnets that proved the difference-maker, as Rye went a combined 22-of-29 from the charity stripe to stave off a wild comeback attempt from the Eagles. Head coach Dennis Hurlie applauded his team’s ability to

Teaghan Flaherty attempts a shot in the lane against Eastchester on Jan. 25. Flaherty had 15 points in the Garnets’ win.

capitalize from the line, adding that, at this point of the season, converting on those chances could make the difference between a win and a loss. “We obviously do a lot of freethrow shooting in practice but it’s tough to simulate a game situation like that,” Hurlie said. “You just hope they have enough experience and confidence, which they did, and that bodes well for

Ashley Anello looks for an open teammate on Jan. 25. Photos/Mike Smith

us in the playoffs.” Teaghan Flaherty led the Garnets with 15 points in a game that looked, at least early on, like a walkover for the visitors. Rye jumped out to a 29-15 lead by the end of the first half, but the Eagles battled back—led by 13 points from Fiona Teahan— and pulled within two points after Cassidy Mitchell (10 points) nailed a long-range jumper with 1:52 left to play. “That’s a high school basketball game,” Hurlie said. “When you look up at the half, you see you’re up by 14 points and you know the other team is going to make a run; you just have to weather the storm.” The Garnets were able to do so, thanks to an inspired fourth-quarter performance by point guard Niamh Carty, who scored six of her 10 points in the final two minutes of the game. “Niamh struggled a little bit in the first three quarters, but it just doesn’t faze her,” Hurlie said. “But she’s a junior, she never leaves the floor and what we are hoping to do in February—and hopefully March—a lot of that has to do with her play.” With the win, Rye improved to 11-4 on the year, but also earned an important victory over an Eastchester team that seems poised to turn the corner. The Eagles are currently 6-11, but are enjoying a late-season renaissance thanks to the return of

Niamh Carty drives past Ashley Anello on Jan. 25. Carty had six points in the final two minutes of the game.

Fiona Teahan makes a move against Rye’s Ellie Dailey.

point guard Ashley Anello, who missed the first two months of the year recovering from a torn ACL. Anello suited up for the first time last week and finally

seems to be hitting her stride, scoring 11 points against the Garnets on Thursday. “[Eastchester] just came off a big win against Harrison,” Hur-

lie said. “So to get a win like this, in a league game on the road, it’s always big.” CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com