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Senate candidate Mayer booted from Indy line

In an effort to help curb mass shootings seen nationwide, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is backing a bill that would lengthen background checks for individuals purchasing firearms. The bill is currently working its way through the state Legislature. For story, see page 3.

Con Edison agrees to reimburse customers for losses After two winter storms knocked out power for thousands of Westchester residents, utility company Con Edison has agreed to reimburse some affected customers for spoiled food and medicine. On March 15, the utility company announced that it will reimburse customers who lost power for three or more consecutive days for spoiled food and medicine. According to the company, the limit to reimbursements varies from $225 to $515 if the reimbursement claim also contains receipts. Business owners are also eli-

gible for reimbursements totaling $10,200 with receipts. After two consecutive nor’easter storms pummeled Westchester County earlier this month, downing trees and power lines, and leaving some residents without power for a week or more, lawmakers across the local, county and state levels have begun to question the preparedness of Con Edison and New York State Energy and Gas, NYSEG, the two suppliers of energy in the county. At the storm outage peak, as many as 50,000 Westchester County residents were without power due to the confluence

of high winds and heavy snow brought by both storms. Including neighboring Rockland and Putnam counties, the total of residents without power soared to more than 100,000. While Westchester County Executive George Latimer, a Democrat, called for the resignation of the head of Con Edison and NYSEG, other state lawmakers including Sen. Terrence Murphy, a Yorktown Republican, has called for a hearing to evaluate the companies’ level of storm preparedness. Murphy, who also chairs the New York State Senate Commit-

tee on Investigations and Government Operations, said that next week a hearing with members of the public, lawmakers, and officials from Con Edison and NYSEG will convene to discuss the storm response. The meeting will take place on March 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the John F. Kennedy High School auditorium in Somers. Members of the public are invited to attend and can submit written testimony to John Winton at winton@nysenate.gov. Oral testimony is given by invitation only. -Reporting by James Pero

Assemblywoman and state Senate candidate Shelley Mayer, a Democrat, was removed from the Independence Line ballot this week after a ruling came down from a state judge. The decision, by Justice Henry Zwack, ruled that because the Independence Party broke its own procedures and nominated Mayer without a quorum present, and because the meeting wasn’t properly noticed, that Mayer will not appear on the line’s ballot for an April 24 special election. Mayer has not yet appealed the decision, as of press time. The Independence Party, headed by Dr. Giulio Cavallo, endorsed Mayer in February over Republican candidate for the state 37th Senate District seat, Julie Killian. According to Board of Elections numbers, there are about 8,000 registered Independence Party voters in that district. The party is also the third biggest party in Westchester County, where Democrats outnumber Republicans by about 2-1. The 37th District boasts about 27,000 more Democratic voters over Republicans. The party’s endorsement of Mayer marks a shift from a race in 2016 when Killian—a former Rye City councilwoman—secured the line in her unsuccessful bid to unseat then-state Sen.

George Latimer, a Rye Democrat, who, in turn, vacated his seat after winning a 2017 bid for Westchester County executive. Mayer and Killian are set to go head to head in a special election next month in what will be a pivotal seat in the New York state Senate where Republicans currently maintain a slim oneseat majority over Democrats. Republicans have been unsuccessful in their efforts to win the District 37 seat for some time, including several well-financed and highly organized runs against previous incumbent, Latimer. The district covers the cities of Yonkers, White Plains, New Rochelle and Rye, and the towns of Eastchester, Harrison, Mamaroneck, Rye, Bedford and North Castle. Senators are elected to two-year terms for a base salary of $79,500 per year. -Reporting by James Pero

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Cuomo backs stricter gun control measures Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, announced that he’s supporting legislation that would lengthen New York’s background check waiting period for purchasing a firearm. The bill, which proposes to expand the state’s current gun control law known

as the SAFE, Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement, Act, has already been approved by the Democratcontrolled state Assembly. The proposal would increase the waiting period to buy a gun from three days to up to 10. “Change starts with doing

everything in our power to keep guns out of the hands of people too dangerous to have them,” Cuomo said in a March 18 statement. “It’s time for politicians to stand up and create real action and policy change.” As of press time, firearm dealers are already required by

the federal government to administer a background check through the National Instant Criminal Background Check System before selling a gun to any individual. However, in response to the tragedy that took place at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, last month, in which 19-year-old gunman Nikolas Cruz shot and killed 17 students and faculty members, state lawmakers across the country are pushing for tighter gun legislation. A national debate has also erupted since that mass shooting, with politicians from both

major political parties proposing ideas to combat gun violence, like banning semi-automatic weapons and arming school teachers, to name a few. State Assemblyman David Buchwald, a White Plains Democrat that has co-sponsored several recent gun reform bills, including one that proposes a ban on bump stocks and another that suggests restricting domestic abusers from owning firearms, said, “We must keep guns out of the hands of dangerous individuals and those convicted of domestic violence crimes.” The bill to amend the SAFE Act, which was signed into law five years ago, awaits a vote of

the state Senate. If approved by the state Legislature, the governor will then have the opportunity to sign the bill into law. The legislation will not impact how long it would take to purchase a handgun, as there is already a law in place in New York that requires extensive background checks to those seeking to own one. Instead, the bill would create longer background checks for those seeking to purchase other firearms, like rifles and shotguns. State law requires a sixmonth application process for those seeking to acquire a pistol permit in New York. -Reporting by Franco Fino

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

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

Practice SAT exam On Saturday, March 24 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Meeting Room. Take a full-length practice SAT exam under real test conditions. Detailed score reports high-lighting personal strengths and weaknesses will be available at applerouth.com the Friday after the test. The exam and reports are free. Register at applerouth.com/signup. Call 371-8000 for more information. Test-takers should bring water, a snack, pencils and a calculator.

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.

sic, as well as the repetitive patterns within the song, helps kids memorize new words, making it an easy way to teach a second language.

Feeling the spring break blues? Join the librarians for a Crafternoon of fun. They will be breaking out the supplies and all you need to bring is your creativity. Drop by anytime between 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Lunch at La Scala

Spin-A-Yarn

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 March 26, experience “La Fanciulla del West” by Giacomo Puccini. Made possible by the support of the Dineen Classical Music Gift Fund.

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.

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.

Wiggle, Giggle Time

Spring and Summer Classes

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.

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.

Teacher-In-The-Library On Mondays through Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room while the library is open. 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.

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 mu-

Tales for Tots On Thursday, March 29 from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Children’s Room. Recommended for infants and toddlers. Nurture your toddler’s love of books through music, movement and instruments while helping to develop their language, motor and social skills. Join Miss Deborah as she incorporates stories, 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.

Spring Break Crafternoon On Friday, March 30 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Children’s Room. Recommended for ages 5 and up.

The Rye Arts Center

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester LEGO City Builder 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.

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. 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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Good nutrition is key to reducing the grip of cardiovascular disease on our nation, according to the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association AHA/ASA. AHA says a healthy diet and lifestyle are your best weapons in the fight against heart disease. Use these tips to help improve your diet during March, National Nutrition Month, and all year long. Preparing menus and grocery lists ahead of time can keep you from making impulse food choices, which often aren’t healthy. With a little planning, you can make the healthy choice the easy choice. The AHA suggests you plan out one or two weeks of healthy meals for

Here are some meal suggestions from the American Heart Association:

breakfast, lunch and dinner. Take a few minutes over the weekend to go through your favorite healthy recipes and map out your meal plan. Update your go-to list as you come across new recipes, and don’t be afraid to try new recipes and foods. Let technology guide you with an online grocery list or meal-planning app. This will help you quickly grab the ingredients you need for your healthy meal plan. If you have a busy week ahead, cook over the weekend and store pre-portioned meals in the refrigerator or freezer. Planning like this saves time and money and ensures a healthy meal-to-go. Make healthy choices accessible and easy to take with you.

BREAKFAST

• Eat melon, grapefruit or other fruit. • Add bananas, raisins or berries to your cereal. • Drink a small (6-ounce) glass of juice. Be sure it’s 100 percent fruit or vegetable juice without excess sodium or sugar, not “fruit drink,” “cocktail” or “punch.” • Add chopped up vegetables to your eggs or potatoes. Try onions, celery, green or red bell peppers, or spinach.

Cut up fruits and vegetables and keep them handy in the front of the fridge, or pre-pack individual servings for when you’re on the go. Keep small portions of almonds or whole fruit on your desk at work or in your purse, to help avert vending machine visits. Add color to your meals with fruits and vegetables. Fresh, frozen, canned and dried are all good choices—just choose low/no sodium and no sugar added items. Try colorful salad workday lunches topped with your favorite low-fat protein like chicken, salmon, tuna, beans or boiled eggs.

LUNCH

• Have a fruit or vegetable salad with lunch. • Put vegetables on your sandwich, such as cucumber, sprouts, tomato, lettuce or avocado. • Eat a bowl of vegetable soup. (Compare food labels and choose the product with the lowest amount of sodium you can find in your store, or make soup from scratch.) • Have a piece of fruit or raw veggie sticks instead of chips.

Avoid processed foods which can add massive amounts of sodium to your diet. By one recent estimate, more than half the calories, nearly 90 percent of added sugars, and 71 percent of the sodium we eat comes from processed and restaurant foods. If you’re eating out, ask for lower sodium and healthier options. The AHA recommends not more than 1,500 mg of sodium daily. Excessive sodium intake is associated with high blood pressure and can increase risk for stroke. Read menu and package labels to help you choose healthier items. Learn more at sodiumbreakup.heart.org. For recipes and other practical information to help you eat smart

SNACKS

• Keep raw veggie sticks handy, such as green or red bell peppers, green beans, celery or carrots. • Carry dried fruit, such as raisins, dates or dried apricots, in your purse or pocket. • Have any type of fresh fruit: grapes, apple, banana, orange, kiwi, etc. • On hot days, munch on a bowl of frozen fruits or vegetables, such as grapes, peas or bananas.

during National Nutrition Month and year-round, join Healthy For Good at healthyforgood.heart.org/ eat-smart. The American Heart Association is devoted to saving people from heart disease and stroke—the two leading causes of death in the world. The AHA teams with millions of volunteers to fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies, and provide lifesaving tools and information to prevent and treat these diseases. The Dallas-based association is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. To learn more or to get involved, visit heart.org. (Submitted)

DINNER

• Have a fruit or vegetable salad with dinner. • Add a side of steamed or microwaved vegetables; frozen veggies are fine. • When you use the oven to cook your meal, put in a whole potato, sweet potato or yam at the same time. • Add chopped vegetables like onions, garlic and celery when cooking soup, stew, beans, rice, spaghetti sauce and other sauces. • When making rice, add some frozen peas for the last three minutes of cooking.

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City to conduct smoke testing The city of Rye will be smoke testing the sanitary sewer lines in certain areas of the city. Work will begin on March 26, and take place between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The city of Rye will be doing smoke testing to the sanitary sewer lines in certain areas of the city. These tests involve blowing harmless smoke into parts of the sewer system to find damage, improper connections, and where unwanted water may be entering the city’s sewer system As a result, smoke may be seen coming from roof vents, building foundations, catch basins, clean-outs, down spouts, sewer laterals or manhole cov-

ers. The smoke will not enter your home or business if it is properly plumbed, vented and the water traps contain water. The smoke used is a non-toxic substance that is harmless to humans, pets, food and material items. Since vapor can be an irritant, direct contact with the “smoke” may cause minor respiratory irritation in some people. If the smoke does enter the building, it will clear in a few minutes with proper ventilation. Please advise any member of the smoke testing crew if any leakage occurs in your home or business Additionally, if you have any questions about the test, health issues or any other concerns, feel free to ask a crew

member or contact the Department of Public Works at 967-7464. Recommendation for Residents: If you have a bathroom or plumbing fixture that is not used or seldom used, traps should be filled by running water in the fixtures the day before scheduled smoke testing. Water can evaporate from unused plumbing fixtures and sewer gases can enter the home. Water should be added on a monthly basis thereafter in order to prevent sewer gas from entering the home or office. Your presence is not required during this test, and all public safety authorities have been notified of this event. (Submitted)

Opinion-Editorial

The 50th anniversary of the My Lai massacre By CLIFFORD JACKSON March 16, 2018 was the 50th anniversary of the mass slaughter of more than 500 men, women and children in the village of My Lai in South Vietnam. These men women and children were unarmed and murdered savagely by the U.S. Army’s Company C First Battalion 20th Infantry Regiment, under the command of Lt. William Calley. It was one of the greatest mass slaughters of civilians by the U.S. military in the 20th century. Many of the Vietnamese women were gang raped and shot to death, and their bodies were mutilated by American soldiers. Many of the civilians were rounded up and shot with machine guns and their bodies were bur-

ied in ditches across the hamlets in that part of Vietnam. It was an act of barbarism that was typical of American soldiers in Vietnam and across the globe. As a Vietnam veteran who was a part of an organization called Vietnam Veterans Against the War told me personally, “There were hundreds of My Lai massacres that happened throughout South Vietnam.” The slaughter was instigated by reconnaissance and intelligence that was tragically wrong. These villages were mistaken for members of the Viet Cong, or National Liberation Front. We have been propagandized with the myth for generations that the U.S. military is “fighting for our freedom.” That is a canard a falsehood that has led to the car-

nage and murder of millions of civilians around the world. More than 4 million Vietnamese were killed by the U.S. military from the so-called fall of Den Bien Puh in 1954 to the communist take over of Saigon in 1975. That is a holocaust that we in this sick, violent and rapacious society seem to ignore. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said 50 years ago this month, “America is going to hell for all of the violence committed on this continent and exported around the world.” The My Lai massacre is just one example of this country’s sanguinary, violent and uncivilized history. Clifford Jackson is a resident of Larchmont. The views expressed are his own.

Obituary

Jay Heritage Center friend, member passes Joseph J. Aresty passed away on Tuesday, March 13, 2018. Born on May 6, 1922, he was an extraordinary man whose leadership and support of the Jay Heritage Center organization from its earliest beginnings was unwavering. Together with his wife and intrepid partner, Kitty, by his side, he made the nonprofit the vibrant and outstanding educational organization that it is today. He also helped make the preservation and ongoing transformation of the 1838 Jay Mansion and surrounding Jay Estate a reality so it could

Joseph J. Aresty

be enjoyed by the community. He will be missed tremendously. In addition to his beloved wife Kitty, Joe is survived by his son, Peter, and daughter-in-law Rosanne; his son, Steven; and five grandchildren, Skye, Ruby, Lark, Charles and Eve. A funeral was held at Larchmont Temple at 75 Larchmont Ave., Larchmont, on Sunday, March 18. The family sat Shiva on Tuesday, March 20 and Wednesday, March 21 at 1404 Flagler Drive in Mamaroneck; notes of condolence may be sent to this address. (Submitted)

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Rye Neck students build models of bridges Rye Neck High School students—who have been learning about the engineering design process in Daniel Moy’s Introduction to Engineering elective course— were recently challenged to de-

sign, construct and test their own bridges as a culminating activity to their studies. After conducting extensive research and identifying different designs and solutions, the

Rye Neck High School student Risa Liebmann constructs her own bridge as a culminating activity to her studies in Daniel Moy’s Introduction to Engineering elective course. Contributed photos

students worked individually or in groups to complete one-toone scale drawings of their constructions. Then, adhering to size constraints and using limited supplies of materials such as balsa wood, basswood, super glue and balsa cutters, they began building their bridges. “This project was linked to civil engineering and the concept of forces on structures,” said Moy, a teacher and science department chairman. “The overall task was to design and build a bridge that would have the best load-to-mass ratio, meaning it had to hold the most weight and weigh the least to score a top ratio.” Once the students completed their constructions, they weighed their bridges, which were not supposed to exceed 25 grams, and began testing how much weight they could support by pouring sand into a centrally loaded bucket to provide the test load. The challenge was for each bridge to support a load of 15,000 grams. “What is fun for the students is testing the bridges until they fail or break into many pieces, and then calculating their ratio,” Moy said. “The ultimate point to making a successful bridge is being

Rye Neck High School student Zachary Leontiou and teacher Daniel Moy prepare a bridge for the weight challenge.

meticulous in construction: clean cuts of wood, no-gap joints where pieces of wood are glued together, and symmetry of each side.” Afterward, the students had the opportunity to refine their designs

and analyze what they could improve, similarly to how engineers and scientists solve problems in the laboratory and real world. “I love working on hands-on projects,” freshman Julia DeLit-

ta said. “I loved taking piecing of wood, building [the bridge] myself and then testing it to see the results. The project taught me how professionals design their bridges.” (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

1 Highland Park Place, Rye 2/9/18 $2,820,000

1 Mark Drive, Rye 2/5/18 $1,400,000

119 Brush Hollow Crescent, Rye 12/22/17 $530,000

119 Soundview Ave., Rye 2/2/18 $998,999

12 Elm Hill Drive, Rye 2/6/18 $925,000

8 Golden Pond Road, Harrison 2/6/18 $1,835,000

73 Duxbury Road, Purchase 1/29/18 $695,000

70 Congress St., Harrison 1/19/18 $510,714.29

649 Forest Ave., Rye 1/29/18 $930,000

62 Franklin Ave., Rye 2/15/18 $1,860,000

6 Island Drive, Rye 2/14/18 $7,200,000

6 Edgewood Drive, Rye 1/29/18 $1,832,300

556 Milton Road, Rye 2/2/18 $1,130,000

5 Pinehurst Drive, Purchase 2/21/18 $900,000

5 Barnes Lane, Harrison 2/14/18 $1,525,000

46 Westerleigh Road, Purchase 1/29/18 $1,350,000

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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

43 Halstead Place, Rye 1/18/18 $4,116, 400

418 Columbus Ave., Harrison 1/26/18 $600,000

400 Poly Park Road, Rye 2/2/18 $1,430,000

40 Haviland Road, Harrison 1/30/18 $2,287,500

4 Purchase Hills Drive, Purchase 2/5/18 $941,000

38 Stonewall Circle, Harrison 2./5/18 $1,395,000

350 Midland Ave., Rye 1/23/18 $842,000

3 Pine Place, Port Chester 12/7/17 $475,000

28 Brae Burn Drive, Purchase 1/23/18 $1,620,000

232 Union Ave., Harrison 1/31/18 $740,000

231 Madison Ave., Port Chester 12/29/17 $355,000

230 Lincoln Ave., Harrison 2/7/18 $500,000

23 Avondale Road, Harrison 2/14/18 $687,000

225 Neuton Ave., Rye 2/22/18 $423,000

21 Lynden St., Rye 2/9/18 $2,240,000

20 Anchor Drive, Rye 2/8/18 $1,560,000

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Brackets busted? LIVE MIKE Mike Smith

I’m not generally one to gloat, but I’ll go ahead and say it: when it comes to defending my refusal to fill out a March Madness bracket, I kind of told you so. We’re just two rounds into this year’s NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, and I have to admit, not coming up with any picks or predictions this year has really paid off in spades from an entertainment standpoint. This year’s tourney, more than any other I can remember, has been absolutely rife with upsets. We’ve seen the first ever 16-1 upset, as an unheralded UMBC team knocked off top overall seed Virginia in the opening round. In fact, heading into the Sweet 16, both No. 1 seeds from the left side of the bracket—the Cavaliers and Xavier—have already been eliminated, as have both No. 2 seeds. Even for someone who has been watching college basketball

for as long as I have, that seems pretty odd, to say the least. Unprecedented may be a better way to put it, as this year’s South region will become the first region in the tournament’s history to head into the Sweet 16 with all top four seeds eliminated. Had I been involved in a money pool, I’m sure this sort of shocking occurrence would have destroyed my brackets—there are no perfect national brackets left, in fact—and led to much consternation on my end. But since I’m free to watch the tournament as an unattached observer? It’s been magical. Jordan Poole’s buzzer-beater to beat Houston, Nevada’s amazing 22-point comeback to down Cincinnati; these have been alltime great tournament moments that I’ve gotten to experience without worrying whether or not they’ve busted my brackets. Heck, I might be even more pumped for No. 11 seed Loyola Chicago’s improbable run to the Sweet 16 than 98-year-old Rambler super fan Sister Jean, who

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reportedly didn’t even have her boys moving on past the second round in her own bracket. Maybe I got lucky choosing this as the year I was going to watch the games without a rooting interest. Perhaps had we seen a number of heavily favored teams advancing, I would have lost interest already. But that hasn’t been the case, so I’m certainly thankful that I didn’t have any money on the line. The team I root for, Villanova, is still alive, as is the team I love to root against in Duke. But beyond that, there’s a glut of likeable underdogs to support, including defensive-minded Syracuse, the Ramblers and Nevada, whose head coach, the excitable Eric Musselman, has quickly become a media darling thanks to his, well, “expressive” postgame antics. So you can bet I’ll be tuning in when the action starts up again on Thursday night. If the next four rounds pack in even half as much excitement as the first two, the remainder of this tournament is

Sports Editor Mike Smith didn’t fill out a March Madness bracket this year. And after the unusual number of upsets we’ve seen through the first two rounds, he’s pretty happy with his decision. File photo

going to be must-watch TV. And now that everyone else’s brackets have been busted, maybe you’ll

be able to watch with the same carefree wonder as I have. Trust me, it’s been worth it.

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Garnets eye repeat By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor After winning a Class C title in 2017, the Rye Garnets come into the spring eager to defend their Section I crown. And with a talented crew of experienced players returning, it would seem the defending champs could be in for a repeat performance. Last season, playing a tough non-conference schedule, the Garnets finished with a 1010 record, but emerged as the cream of the Class C crop, topping Hendrick Hudson 11-6 in the section finals. Rye returns 11 players who either started or saw significant time during the Garnets’ title run, leading many to believe that the veteran squad is more than capable of doing it again. Although Rye lost last year’s leading-scorer Amanda Hartzell to graduation, they still have another blue-chip offensive threat in Margaret Mitchell, a fouryear varsity standout with more than 100 career goals. Head coach Dennis Hurlie expects Mitchell to command a lot of attention from opposing teams but believes that the senior will flourish nonetheless. “I’m just expecting her to do more of what she does,” Hurlie said. “And she’s going to welcome that challenge because she puts so much time in.” Mitchell will lead a deep, versatile attack that will also feature proven scorers like sophomores Leah Kenny and Paige Drago as Hurlie believes the offense has a chance to be a prolific one. “We are very athletic,” he said. “And I think we are going to be very tough for defenses to stop.”

The Garnets own defensive unit will be anchored by junior Sara Degraw, who had a breakout campaign in 2017, and sophomore goalie Amelia Cunningham, who started all but one game last year. DeGraw will also serve as one of the team’s leaders on draw controls, while Cunningham should be even steadier in goal this spring. “[Cunningham] made some big saves last year, she plays competitively for a club team and her confidence is pretty high right now,” Hurlie said of his netminder. “We’re hoping to see a bit of a jump in her passing… she’s coming along well.” The Garnets will open the season on March 26 when they travel to Scarsdale to take on a talented Class A Raiders’ squad.

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Rye will face several tough nonleague teams including Bronxville, Mamaroneck, Greenwich and North Shore, as Hurlie hopes to have his team prepared for the inevitable postseason push. “It’s a competitive schedule and it’s going to get them ready for the playoffs,” the coach said. “We want to keep getting better each day, but we are always going to have those immediate goals, like winning the league and winning a section title.” CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com

Amelia Cunningham makes a save last season. Cunningham started all but one game for the Garnets in 2017. Photos/Mike Smith

2018 Rye Girls Lacrosse Schedule

Margaret Mitchell controls the ball during a 2017 game. Mitchell will be the focal point of the Garnets’ attack this year.

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03/26

4:30 p.m.

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03/29

4:30 p.m.

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04/10

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04/12

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6:30 p.m.

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04/24

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04/26

4:30 p.m.

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04/28

7 p.m.

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05/02

4:30 p.m.

@BRONXVILLE

05/05

3 p.m.

GREENWICH

05/08

6:15 p.m.

EASTCHESTER

05/10

4:30 p.m.

@BYRAM HILLS

05/12

5 p.m.

@HARRISON

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