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County executive approves immigration legislation By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer

New name, same mission

Leslie Gordon, CEO of Feeding Westchester, formerly known as Food Bank for Westchester, unveils a sign with organization’s new name. For more, see page 6. Photo courtesy Feeding Westchester

2 Rye school board members seeking re-election Three seats are up for grabs in this year’s Rye City School District Board of Education election. And according to Sarah Derman, the school district’s public information officer, two incumbent board members will run for re-election, while another is stepping away from the position. Both Chris Repetto and Kelly Smith-Powers have indicated that they will seek another term on the Board of Education. Repetto has served on the school board since 2012 and has three children in the school district. Smith-Powers, who has lived in Rye for six years, also has three children in the district. Nancy Pasquale, who has served two terms on the school

board, will not seek re-election this time around. School board members serve three-year terms and are not paid for their work. The board is made up of seven members, including individuals that have lived in Rye for at least one year. Before the three incumbents’ terms expire on June 30, the election will be held on May 15. The three candidates who receive the greatest amount of votes will be elected to office, and will begin their terms on July 1. According to Derman, no other candidates have expressed interest in running for a posiThe Rye City School District Board of Education’s Chris Repetto and tion on the school board, as of Kelly Smith-Powers will seek re-election as members of the school board, press time. while two-term incumbent Nancy Pasquale has decided not seek a third -Reporting by Franco Fino

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Democratic Westchester County Executive George Latimer has signed a bill that protects undocumented immigrants from federal law enforcement agencies. Dubbed the Immigration Protection Act, the county executive approved the legislation—it passed earlier this month in an 11-3 vote—on March 20. The bill was crafted by county Legislator Catherine Borgia, an Ossining Democrat who proposed a similar idea last year that was eventually vetoed by former County Executive Rob Astorino, a Republican. The policy will prevent Westchester law enforcement officials from cooperating with federal agencies such as the Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE, and Customs and Border Patrol, as well as prevent county authorities from questioning individuals about their immigration status. The legislation will also require county authorities to ignore detainer requests from federal immigration agents for individuals being held at Westchester County Jail, unless the requests are accompanied by a judicial warrant. “This law makes all Westchester residents safer by increasing trust between communities and allowing Westchester law enforcement officials to focus on their job,” Latimer said in a statement. The county executive added the legislation does not violate federal law and will not make Westchester a “sanctuary county.” Representatives from county law enforcement, including the

heads of the Public Safety, Corrections and Probation departments, all stated that they support the new law. Micahel Hagan, the president of the county Police Benevolent Association, said he appreciated how county lawmakers included law enforcement officials’ ideas in the legislation. “The input we had in this thorough process allowed for a measure that will allow us to do what we are tasked to do,” he said. Despite support from county law enforcement, members of the Westchester Board of Legislators’ Republican caucus are maintaining that the policy will make Westchester incompliant with federal guidelines. Earlier this month, Legislator Margaret Cunzio, of Mount Pleasant, and Minority Leader John Testa, of Peekskill, both Republicans who voted against the bill, said the county lost an opportunity to cooperate with the Department of Homeland Security to discuss how to construct that act so that it would be on par with federal law. As of press time, it’s unclear whether the immigration law will make Westchester a sanctuary county, as an executive order from last year by Republican President Donald Trump does not indicate what makes a municipality a “sanctuary” for illegal immigrants. Several elements of the executive order, including one aspect that restricts federal funding from municipalities that are considered a sanctuary, are also being questioned about their constitutionality. CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com

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Latimer celebrates Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Surrounded by cured meats, fine cheeses, grilled vegetables and fresh donuts, Westchester County Executive George Latimer joined The Valley Table magazine Publisher Janet Crawshaw, co-owners of L’inizio Heather and Scott Fratangelo, Westchester Community College, WCC, President Dr. Belinda Miles and students from WCC’s culinary program to kick off Hudson Valley Restaurant Week, HVRW, for spring 2018. Latimer said, “Over 100 Westchester restaurants are participating in Hudson Valley Restaurant Week, a testament to the county’s thriving food scene. It’s a true culinary celebration and an opportunity for residents, and visitors alike, to choose from a variety of delicious cuisines at a great price. We are thrilled to be a part of it.” L’inizio was started in 2013 by award-winning New York City chefs Scott and Heather Fratangelo. They bring their delicious, Italian-inspired cuisine to Westchester. Trained at the French Culinary Institute, executive pastry chef/co-owner Heather Fratangelo creates original desserts. Heather Fratangelo said, “We are honored to host this fantastic celebration. The dining scene has

grown exponentially in the five years since we’ve been here, and we look forward to seeing what’s next.” Publisher of The Valley Table magazine Crawshaw said, “This two-week event, now in its 12th year, gives diners the opportunity to sample a variety of delicious cuisines throughout the region. Westchester has a vibrant dining scene and we encourage people to grab a friend, get out and try something new.” HVRW celebrates top restaurants, giving diners the opportunity to enjoy exceptional dining at an approachable price point. Three-course, prix fixe dinners are $32.95 and lunches are $22.95 (plus beverage, tax and tip). During HVRW, which runs from March 12-25, diners can sample delicious dishes throughout the county. A complete list of participating restaurants is available at valleytable.com/hvrw. In 1996, Crawshaw and Jerry Novesky took an eight-month sabbatical, traveling 35,000 miles across the country seeking authentic American experiences. They found that local farms, bakeries, fish markets, wineries and breweries were the key to understanding the country’s distinct re-

gions. Inspired by their trip and the Chefs Collaborative, an educational sustainable food movement, the couple returned to their home in the Hudson Valley with a mission to awaken the region’s food consciousness. In 1998, they launched The Valley Table, a colorful quarterly, magazine that celebrates the agricultural heritage and cuisine of the region, leading the development of the Hudson Valley’s local food movement. Crawshaw and Novesky launched Hudson Valley Restaurant week in 2006 with a distinguished board of advisors, including chefs, restaurateurs and tourism leaders. The two-week culinary event premiered with 70 restaurants. Today, with more than 185 participating restaurants spanning seven counties, it is among the largest restaurant week events in the country. Participating counties include Dutchess, Westchester, Columbia, Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Ulster. It has become a successful collaborative effort involving farmers, growers, wine makers and chefs. For the latest events and happenings in Westchester, visit visitwestchesterny.com. View the

Westchester County Executive George Latimer, holding the plate, kicks off Hudson Valley Restaurant Week at L’inizio. Photo courtesy Westchester County

new Instagram travel guide by visiting instagram.com/visitwestchesterny. To view the Westchester County Destination Guide, please visit bit.ly/2cCFErf. Westchester County Tourism

& Film is the county’s official destination marketing organization. Its mission is to generate economic benefits by enhancing the image and promoting Westchester County as a premier busi-

ness and leisure destination in the Hudson Valley region. The Tourism & Film Office in Westchester County is a division within Latimer’s Office of Economic Development. (Submitted)

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

Marilyn’s Musical Maracas A Bilingual Storytime

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

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.

Mother Goose Monday

Spin-A-Yarn

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.

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.

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 2, experience “La Cenerentola” by Giachino Rossini. Made possible by the support of the Dineen Classical Music Gift Fund.

Spring Break Photo Scavenger Hunt On Monday, April 2 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Children’s Room. Recommended for kids in grades K–5. Drop by the Children’s Room desk to pick up a scavenger hunt list, and then go outside and begin your search to find as many items on your list as you can. Take a picture of it with a digital camera or smartphone. When you are done, bring your photos back to the library and see if you have won a prize. This is an outside activity, so younger children will need a parent or caregiver with them while they are looking for their items. Don’t forget a smartphone or digital camera to take photos, and have fun.

Spring Break Cookie Decorating On Tuesday, April 3 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room. Recommended for ages 5 and up with a grown-up. Hop on over to the library and celebrate spring with sprinkles, icing and cookies. The library will provide all the supplies and you just bring your creativity. Registration is required. Visit ryelibrary.org, click on “Programs & Events,” “Kids,” the event date, and then “Register.”

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

April Break: Ceramics Week

On Thursday, April 5 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.

From Monday, April 2 through Friday, April 6. For ages 8 to 12, from 10 a.m. to noon. For ages 5 to 7, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. With Terry Taylor. Let your child’s imagination run wild while they learn a variety of pottery techniques. All pieces are created and glazed by your young artist under the guidance of a certified, experienced instructor. This week does not feature wheel techniques and is designed for the younger artist. Fee: $205, members receive a discount. Visit ryeartscenter.org to register.

Spring Break Crafternoon

April Break: Draw/Paint/Collage Week

On Thursday, April 5 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Children’s Room. Recommended for ages 5 and up. 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.

From Monday, April 2 through Friday, April 6. For ages 5 to 7, from 10 a.m. to noon. For ages 8 to 12, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. With Nicole Zahour. Young artists experiment with color and texture through drawing and painting and will be encouraged to develop their own approach while exploring a different medium each day (acrylics, pencil, watercolor, charcoal, and more). With hands-on instruction by the center’s teaching artist, students will explore concepts such as composition and color, as well as learn a little art history along the way. All supplies included. Fee: $205, members receive a discount. Visit ryeartscenter.org to register.

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.

Gizmos Science Fun Club On Friday, April 6 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Meeting Room. Gizmos Science Fun Club offers children in grades K–2 a chance to engage in handson, inquiry-based experiments. In this one-hour science club, participants will focus on a different STEAM activity each month with handouts to follow up at home. Through this program, children will begin to see that science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and the arts can be fun. Space is limited. Registration is required. Visit ryelibrary.org, click on “Programs & Events,” “Kids,” the event date, and then “Register.”

Spring Break Unicorn Workshop On Saturday, April 7 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room. For grades kindergarten and up. Join Janine from Enchanted Wishes as she sprinkles a little mystical magic into this unicorn workshop. Each participant will make either a unicorn or horse in this fun workshop. 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.

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.

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 844-7409223 or visit westchester.legolanddiscoverycenter. com.

County news Golf course openings The six county-owned golf courses are now open, with the last of the snow melting. The courses are: Dunwoodie, 231-3490, and Sprain Lake, 231-3481, 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. For more information, visit golf.westchestergov.com.

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RNMS Science Olympiad team earns 4 medals Thirteen members of the Rye Neck Middle School Science Olympiad club took home four medals and placed ninth overall as a team at the annual Lower Hudson Regional Science Olympiad, which took place on March 3 at Scarsdale Middle School. “Our Science Olympiad team showcased their best performance to date, winning four medals after competing against teams from Westchester, Rockland and Putnam counties,” said seventh-grade science teacher Lauren Zeoli, the club’s co-advisor along with eighth-grade science teacher Jessie Vega. “We are so proud of how hard our team worked on their builds and prepping for the specialized tests.”

The regional competition encompassed events on topics ranging from biology to chemistry and physics. This year’s builds included a hovercraft, a wooden tower, a battery-powered electric car, a rubber band powered airplane and a roller coaster designed to efficiently transfer a marble from one point to another. Sixth-graders Derek Ryan and Kyle Ryan earned a medal by placing fifth in their Hovercraft category. Eighth-graders Ava Liebmann and Peter Nicholas also earned a medal for placing fifth in the Anatomy and Physiology category. Meanwhile, eighth-graders Phillip Buettner and Matthew Lord

earned a medal by placing third in the Fast Facts events. Buettner also placed third, along with eighth-grader Ava Liebmann, in the Meteorology category. “Students spend the school year prepping for the Olympiad by studying specific subjects and completing engineering tasks designed by the Science Olympiad,” Zeoli added. Members of the Rye Neck Middle School Science Olympiad team are Mirabelle Brown, Phillip Buettner, Mateo Casciano, Jonathan Detoro, Alex Harris, Ava Liebmann, Matthew Lord, Peter Nicholas, Kei Obata, Derek Ryan, Kyle Ryan, Catherine Sykes and Ronan West. (Submitted)

The Rye Neck Middle School Science Olympiad team placed ninth overall at the annual Lower Hudson Regional Science Olympiad on March 3, earning four medals. Photo courtesy Rye Neck school district

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Food Bank Changes name to

Feeding Westchester Food Bank for Westchester recently announced that it has changed its name to Feeding Westchester. The county’s leading nonprofit hunger-relief organization said it made this change to better communicate not just who they are, but what they do and who they serve. “Our name is changing, but our mission, our work, and our board and staff remains the same,” said Leslie Gordon, president and CEO of Feeding Westchester, adding that the organization is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Feeding Westchester’s mission is to end hunger in Westchester County. With that said, the new name reflects how the organization helps to “feed” Westchester residents. As the heart of a network of more than 300 partners, Feeding Westchester sources and distributes food, and other resources, to towns throughout the county. Gordon continued, “We are Westchester’s largest hunger relief program and are responsible for 95 percent of food provided to those who are hungry in the county. We efficiently invest in storage infrastructure—like freezers, refrigerators and trucks—so that our agency partners don’t have to,

freeing them to focus on serving our neighbors who are hungry. We also safely recover nutritious food that would otherwise go to waste, and we are truly committed to providing people with good, nutritious meals. We make feeding Westchester possible.” Developed by national branding experts and supported by extensive research, the new brand strategy connects Feeding Westchester to the national fight against hunger. “Through our network, we feed people who are hungry in every single town in Westchester. We tackle hunger from all angles,” Gordon said. Despite its affluent reputation, Westchester nevertheless continues to face “hidden hunger” throughout the county. One in 5 people in Westchester are hungry—including 1 in 3 children. According to Gordon, Feeding Westchester is in the second year of its strategic plan, and already on track to reach its goal of distributing 10.5 million pounds of food annually by 2021—

which is the equivalent of 9.3 million meals. “On behalf of the board of directors, I would like to thank our supporters, staff and volunteers who have built and strengthened our organization over the years,” said Maria Bronzi, Feeding Westchester board chairperson. “Our name change is an exciting opportunity to better share the role we play in feeding Westchester.” In announcing the new brand, the organization received support from many elected officials. Westchester County Executive George Latimer said, “Feeding Westchester is an excellent name for an organization that does just that. The work they do serves the often forgotten residents of our county who work hard to feed themselves and their families, and rely on the help this organization can provide. While the last 30 years were successful under their previous name, I look forward to seeing the great work yet to come.” Chair of the county Board of Legislators Ben Boykin said, “I am pleased to be joining the Food Bank of Westchester for this major announcement. The organization’s name now will be synonymous with its mission— Feeding Westchester. That’s im-

Feeding Westchester believes that access to healthy food is a basic right for all people, and delivers fresh produce for the county’s food insecure.

portant, because despite our great blessings, as many as 20 percent of Westchester residents go hungry—one out of every five of our friends and neighbors. Feeding Westchester is the driving force for getting food to organizations to sustain our residents and help alleviate hunger, and now everyone will know that by its name. I wish Feeding Westchester continued success as it celebrates its 30th anniversary.” Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano said, “The city of Yonkers has always been in complete support

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Leslie Gordon, president and CEO of Feeding Westchester, seated at center, poses with volunteers and employees upon the nonprofit organization changing its name. Photos courtesy Feeding Westchester

of Food Bank for Westchester’s mission. This name change is just another step in the right direction. The new name, Feeding Westchester, accurately describes the great work that they do as the leading hunger relief organization in the county, delivering 95 percent of the food that we see at soup kitchens, food pantries and other community agencies. We look forward to continuing to work with Feeding Westchester to bring an end to hunger in our neighborhoods.” White Plains Mayor Tom Roach added, “Feeding Westchester is such a valuable Westchester resource. The good work they do and the lives they positively impact every day are an asset to our community.” For 30 years, Feeding Westchester, formerly known as Food Bank for Westchester, has been the heart of a network of more than 300 partners that provide food directly to the 200,000 county residents who are struggling with hunger. The county’s leading nonprofit hunger-relief organization sources and distributes 95 percent of nutritious food, and other resources, to towns throughout Westchester through soup kitchens, shelters and daycare and residential programs, delivering over 8.4 million pounds of food and 7.5 million meals to people. Westchester’s collaboration with major retailers and corporations, and its expertise in food procurement, storage, and distribution, turns every monetary donation into fresh food provided for our community. To learn more about Feeding Westchester, please visit feedingwestchester.org. (Submitted)

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County Dems look to steal District 11 seat Hi, I’m Brownie

Terry Clements, a Democrat, will enter the ring in a bid to win the Westchester County Board of Legislators’ District 11 seat over Republican candidate Jim Freeman in an April 24 special election. Photo courtesy Terry Clements

Brownie is a gorgeous, silky long-haired kitty who is very sweet and gentle. A true Black Beauty with the softest fur ever! This handsome 2-year-old boy loves being petted and will purr up a storm! He is looking for a gentle family for his furever home. Brownie is in excellent health, neutered, up-to-date with all vaccinations and microchipped.

The adoption donation is $100. To meet Brownie, please call our Kitty Cottage at 835-4133 or email nypetrescue@gmail.com. (Submitted)

A longtime Republican seat on the Westchester County’s Board of Legislators will face a stiff challenge from Democrats in an upcoming special election. The seat, formerly held by Republican Jim Maisano, of New Rochelle, is in the crosshairs of Terry Clements, a Democrat, who was selected earlier this month to run for the open seat. Clements and county Democrats will look to widen a 12-4 margin on the Board of Legislators, against Republican candidate Jim Freeman, who also announced his decision to run for Maisano’s seat this month. “I am excited to share my ideas for Westchester County, including fiscal and environmental responsibility, safer schools and sensible gun control laws,” said

Clements said in a statement. Clements is a city of New Rochelle resident, educator at Columbus Elementary School in New Rochelle, and a city Democratic district leader, but has never served in elected office. The open seat spurring the special election—which is set for April 24—was created when Maisano stepped down earlier this year after 21 years in office to take a position as the head of the county Department of Consumer Protection in the administration of County Executive George Latimer, a Democrat. Though Republicans have held the seat consistently throughout the past two decades, they potentially face strong opposition from re-energized Democratic voters who turned out to the polls to

help propel a bevy of Democratic candidates to victory in last November’s elections. On the same day as the election for the county’s District 11, residents will also be casting their votes for a special election for a pivotal state Senate District 37 seat in which Julie Killian, a Republican, is going head-to-head with Assemblywoman Shelley Mayer, a Democrat. That election could be the decider in overthrowing a slim oneseat Republican majority in the New York state Senate. County legislators earn an annual salary of $49,200, and the winner of the race will serve out the remainder of Maisano’s twoyear term, which expires at the end of 2019. -Reporting by James Pero

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Author Neil Gaiman offers advice for students On March 5, the Humanities Theatre at SUNY Purchase College was filled to capacity with students, faculty, and community members excited to hear from two of today’s most beloved literary figures. Michael Chabon, who has been a frequent and engaging lecturer the campus this year, is the best-selling and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of many books, including “Wonder Boys,” “The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay,” and “The Yiddish Policemen’s Union.” Neil Gaiman is the award-winning author of novels, novellas, short stories, comics, and more, including “American Gods,” which won both the Hugo and Nebula awards and has been adapted into a Starz television series. The pair chatted amiably about

their creative influences, their writing processes, the late Ursula Le Guin, and the challenges of adapting books into television, among other topics. The evening ended with a lively Q&A session full of great advice for young writers. For his part, Gaiman suggested, “Write. You don’t expect to be a heart surgeon without practicing, do you?” And added, “Keep going…. You can write a lot of tosh and go back and edit it later…. You can’t edit a blank page.” Gaiman recommended that writers start with short stories, then write novels. Of utmost importance was to finish something. “You learn more from finishing one project” than from starting a dozen and then putting them aside, he explained. His other advice was to, “Read. Read everything.”

Gaiman stressed the importance of reading widely, both within the genre they want to write, as well as outside the genre, including non-fiction, which he stated was a terrific place to find inspiration for books. After thunderous applause, Gaiman and Chabon greeted their fans and signed books. The Durst Distinguished Lecture Series and the Roy and Shirley Durst Distinguished Chair in Literature are funded by the Roy and Shirley Durst Distinguished Chair in Literature Endowment. The mission of the Durst programs is to infuse the experience and intellect of leading writers into the Purchase and Westchester communities, while providing diverse opportunities for these writers to interact with students and influence campus life. (Submitted)

Neil Gaiman, left, and Michael Chabon speak as part of the Durst Distinguished Lecture Series at SUNY Purchase College on March 5. Photo/Paige De Maio

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Girl Scout Troop #2528 lead a weaving activity to make mats for the homeless out of PLARN (plastic bags). Photo/Alison Maertins

Volunteers from PepsiCo give festival-goers a lesson in Beverage Science at STEM-tastic. Photo/Róisín Butler

All ages attend

STEM Alliance’s annual festival More than 1,200 kids, teens and adults filled the Hommocks Middle School on March 16 for the 5th annual STEM-tastic festival of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Organized by the STEM Alliance of Larchmont-Mamaroneck, this free community event allowed participants to get hands-on with more than 40 fun challenges run by volunteers, partner organizations and businesses from around Westchester County. Building, making, exploring and experimenting was on the agenda with activities in ar-

eas as diverse as chemistry, astronomy, sewing, digital arts and more. “This event is about letting passionate kids go deeper and even work with industry professionals while also letting everyone try STEM learning in new ways and new areas,” said event co-chair Aisha Arenas. Throughout the free Friday night event, attendees could choose from activity stations as well as pre-registration workshops. This year, PepsiCo volunteers ran four fully-booked “Beverage Science” workshops

where participants learned some secrets of product design and had the chance to create their own carbonated drinks. Meanwhile, in the school tech rooms, teams of aspiring woodworkers took part in “Community Build,” a collaboration between the STEM Alliance and Furniture Sharehouse. This maker workshop produced 20 compact dining tables for community members with limited financial means. Beyond the classrooms, the halls and gymnasium were overflowing with hands-on STEM

Kids control a robotic arm at Jupiter Joe’s Astronomy activity. Photo/Alison Maertins

challenges which generated energy and excitement. In one corner of the gym, the Rye Arts Center led an over-sized “Angry Birds” launcher based on physics. One STEM Alliance volunteer exclaimed, “It was high touch, low tech and a big hit!” Nearby, kids crafted marshmallow launchers and vied for t-shirts blasted from an air cannon created by 8th grade inventor Jerry Orans. Just beyond that, would-be engineers got math experiences learning surveying skills

with Catizone Engineering and physics lessons in bridge building from New NY Bridge educator, Andrew O’Rourke. At another challenge station, Premier Chess’ professional chess master, Evan Rabin, played multiple games simultaneously, daring kids to beat him while coaching and teaching along the way. The options were boundless, with little ones and adults equally captivated by activities like geodesic dome building, chromatography and the delightfully messy

craft experience “Make & Take Ninja Stress Balls.” After the event, Murray Avenue School parent Mindy Chopra said, “My kids loved STEM-tastic—you knocked it out of the park once again! We can’t wait to see what you have planned for next year!” To see pictures and to keep in touch with all of the STEM Alliance’s programs and projects, log on to lmstemalliance.org and to learn more, visit lmstemalliance.org/stem-tastic-2018.html. (Submitted)

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Westchester County golf courses now open

The six county-owned golf courses are now open. Photo courtesy Westchester County

With the last of the snow melting, Maple Moor Golf Course in White Plains and Saxon Woods Golf Course in Scarsdale opened on Monday, March 26. Dunwoodie and Sprain Lake, both in Yonkers, opened on Tuesday, March 27. Hudson Hills in Ossining and Mohansic in Yorktown Heights opened on Wednesday, March 28. Carts can be used, possibly restricted to on-path depending on early-morning frost. Westchester County owns and operates six beautiful 18hole courses located in the north, central and southern areas of the county. These courses are among the finest public courses in the country, offering beautiful landscapes and diverse terrain. Each course has a practice putting green. Driving ranges are available at Mohansic, Sprain,

Dunwoodie and Saxon Woods. Pro shops, golf carts, lockers and restaurants are available at each course. Professional instruction is available at every course from a PGA pro. Tee time reservations may be made online. Reservations may also be made by calling the individual courses. Walk-up reservations will also be accepted at the courses. Reservations made on the automated telephone line will no longer be accepted. Westchester County Park Pass holders can make reservations seven days in advance starting at 9 a.m. Golfers without a park pass can make reservations six days in advance. Golfers are advised to check course status on the day of play. Greens fees for 2018 for all courses, except Hudson Hills, will increase by $2 on weekends

and holidays and $1 on weekdays. Highlights of the new fees for Westchester Park Pass holders are: weekends and holidays, $38; weekdays, $33; seniors and juniors (weekdays only), $26. Greens fees without the park pass are: weekends and holidays, $48; weekdays, $43. Twilight, super twilight and ninehole discounts are available. Golf cart fees are separate and unchanged. The fee structure for Hudson Hills is available at hudsonhillsgolf.com. Any remaining available E-Z Reserve spots will be sold at the courses. E-Z Reserve enables golfers with the park pass to block out a regular Saturday or Sunday tee time for a period of 25 weeks. For more information, visit golf.westchestergov.com. (Submitted)

NY Philharmonic to perform at Hoff-Barthelson Hoff-Barthelson Music School’s 2018 Elaine Stamas New York Philharmonic Educational Residency, featuring members of the New York Philharmonic, will be held on Sunday, April 22, at the music school, 25 School Lane in Scarsdale. Chamber music master classes will be held from 1 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.; a concert featuring members of the NY Philharmonic takes place at 5 p.m. About the Educational Residency and chamber music master classes: The Educational Residency with the New York Philharmonic, now in its 22nd year, gives Hoff-Barthelson students the opportunity to perform for members of the Philharmonic who share their comprehensive knowledge of ensemble playing with these young musicians, guiding them to a higher understanding of technique, musicianship and musical style. Four members of the Philharmonic, Mindy Kaufman, flute; Lisa E. Kim, violin; Rebecca Young, viola; and Ru-Pei Yu, cello, will coach student chamber music ensembles from 1 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. This residency is named in honor of Elaine Stamas, a longtime supporter of the school’s Philharmonic program and member of the board of trustees. About the evening chamber music concert: Join us for a rare opportunity to enjoy a concert of some of the greatest works from the chamber music repertoire performed by world-renowned musicians in an intimate setting. The concert, featuring members of the New York Philharmonic, begins at 5 p.m. A reception hosted by The Friends of Hoff-Barthelson follows. Included on the program are Jean-Marie Leclair’s “Sonata in E minor for Two Violins, Op. 3, No. 5”; Gabriel Fauré’s “Piano Quartet in C minor, Op. 15”; and concludes with Johannes Brahms’ masterful and

New York Philharmonic Member flutist Mindy Kaufman will coach chamber music students at Hoff-Barthelson Music School on April 22. Photo/Christian Steiner

colorful “Piano Quartet No. 1 in G minor, Op. 25.” Additional information, reservations and tickets: Admission to the concert is $28 general admission; $18 Seniors (65+); and free of charge for students. Admission to the master classes is free of charge. Seating is limited. Program and artists are subject to change. Reservations are strongly suggested and can be made by calling 723-1169 or by email to hb@hbms.org. About Hoff-Barthelson Music School: Master classes and chamber music have been a foundation of Hoff-Barthelson’s educational philosophy since the school was founded in 1944. From their earliest stages of proficiency, students are encouraged to participate in chamber ensembles, an opportunity that provides the unique pleasure of making music

with others. Students explore rich chamber music literature under the guidance of Hoff-Barthelson faculty members who are themselves active in New York City’s vibrant chamber music scene. Hoff-Barthelson Music School has achieved national recognition as a premier community music school for its unsurpassed leadership in education, performance and community service. With a faculty drawn from the region’s most talented teachers and performers, the School has long been one of Westchester County’s most cherished cultural resources. Whatever a student’s age or level of musical interest, HBMS’ diverse offerings provide the highest quality musical education, personally tailored to his or her specific passions and goals in a supportive and vibrant community. (Submitted)

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LEGAL NOTICES CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT OF RYE, NEW YORK RECOMMENDATION: BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION PROCEDURES

of the Education Law, as amended, by Petition directed to the Board of Education and signed by at least 100 persons qualified to vote at school elections in said City School District of Rye, New York.

The proposed resolution relative to the 2018 Budget Vote and Election Procedures reads as follows: WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2604 of the Education Law, as amended, the City School District of Rye, New York was declared to be a single school election district by resolution of the Board of Education of said district adopted on March 21, 1952, and as provided by said Section 2604 the School Election District thus formed will continue in existence until modified by resolution of the Board of Education; and

Each such petition shall contain the name and residence of the candidate to be so nominated, who shall be a qualified voter of the City School District of Rye, New York, and who has been a resident of said school district for a period of at least one year immediately preceding the date of the budget vote/election.

WHEREAS, other provisions for conducting the Annual School Election for the City School District of Rye, New York in May, 2018 should be the subject of further resolutions of the Board of Education; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: T hat, as provided by Section 2602 of the Education Law, as amended, the Annual School Budget Vote and Election, for the City School District of Rye, New York, be held on May 15, 2018 and the polls shall be open from 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.; and be it further RESOLVED: T hat the District Clerk of the City School District of Rye, New York, cause to be published in a newspaper of record the weeks of March 28, 2018, April 9, 2018, April 23, 2018 and May 7, 2018 a notice of the Annual School Budget Vote and Election to be held on May 15, 2018 in accordance with the requirements of Section 2605 of the Education Law, as amended, which shall state the day of the budget vote and election, the hours, and that an accurate description of the boundaries of the school election district comprising said City School District of Rye, New York is on file and may be inspected in the office of the Board of Education, 555 Theodore Fremd Avenue, Suite B-101, Rye, New York, and the Rye Middle School where the election is to be held; and which shall include a Notice Of Registration and that such notice shall state that at a place and hour designated above for that purpose the Board of Registration shall meet to prepare the school election register, and that any person who did not register for said preceding general election or register thereafter, may, in order to be entitled to vote, present himself personally for registration on April 17, 2018 but no later than May 1, 2018; and which shall further state when the School Election District Register has been filed and the place at which it is on file and the hours during which it will be open for inspection on each school day up to May 15, 2018; and which shall include that all referenda to be petitioned for the ballot must be submitted, in the form and manner as required by Election Law, to the District Clerk of the City School District of Rye, New York, on behalf of the Board of Education of said District, no later than April 16, 2018; and be it further

RESOLVED: That pursuant to Section 2607 of the Education Law, as amended, there be appointed at least two qualified voters per voting machine used residing in the school election district constituting the City School District of Rye, New York to act as Inspectors of Election in such School Election District, with compensation not to exceed the basic compensation paid at the preceding General Election per hour to each such inspector, and that the District Clerk be authorized and directed to arrange for the employment of such Inspectors of Election; and be it further

RESOLVED: T hat the Board of Registration be and it hereby is directed to meet at the Administration Office, 555 Theodore Fremd Avenue, Suite B-101, Rye, NY on April 17, 2018 between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of adding registers for the City of Rye, New York, as prepared by the Board of Registration of said City for the November general election, as furnished by the Board of Elections, White Plains, New York, the names of such additional qualified voters who shall present themselves personally for registration for the Annual School Election to be held on May 15, 2018; and

a) That said Board of Registration is directed to prepare for the City School District of Rye, New York Election District a register for said annual budget vote and election to be held May 15, 2018 which shall so far as is practicable be in the same form as registers of voters in an election district for a general election in a city or village having 5,000 inhabitants or more under the election law and shall be arranged alphabetically by the first letter of the surname, with a statement of the place of residence by street and number; there shall be used as the basis of such City School Election District Register, copies of the registers of the City of Rye, New York for the November, 2017 general election, as supplied by the Board of Elections, which copies of the registers shall be placed in the custody of the Board of Education of the City School District, and to which copies of said Board shall add the names, addresses and such other data as required by law of all other qualified voters who may present themselves personally for registration as provided in this resolution; it being provided, however, that only those whose names do not appear on copies of the register for the aforementioned, November, 2017 general election registers, shall be required to personally present themselves for registration in order to qualify for voting at said May 15, 2018 City School District of Rye, New York election. b) That the school election district register, prepared as provided above, shall immediately upon completion and not later than May 1, 2018, be filed in the office of the District Clerk, and thereafter, on Mondays through Fridays until May 15, 2018, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., school holidays excepted, shall be open to inspection by any qualified voter of the school district; and upon the filing of such register; and c) That any person who is duly qualified to vote and who registered for said preceding general election and whose name was by mistake, error or neglect of the Board of Registration omitted from the school election district register, may at any time, either before or during election day, request the District Clerk to place the name of such voter on the school election district register and the District Clerk shall then proceed as provided in Subdivision 7 of Section 2606 of the Education Law, as amended; and d) That challenges of voters prior to the day of election shall be made and dealt with as provided in Subdivision 8 and 9 of Section 2606 of the Education Law; and e) That the District Clerk is directed to cause the school election district registers to be delivered on May 15, 2018, before the opening of the polls to the Inspectors of Election; and f) That no person shall be entitled to vote whose name does not appear upon said school election district register; and that all persons whose names appear upon the register prepared for such elections as residing in such school election district shall be permitted to vote in such election. and be it further RESOLVED: T hat the manner of making nominations of candidates for election as members of the Board of Education at the annual school budget vote and election to be held May 15, 2018 for the purpose of preparing ballots for voting machines be as follows: Nominations of candidates for election of three (3) members of the Board of Education of the City School District of Rye, New York for a term of three years beginning July 1, 2018 shall be made in accordance with Section 2608

Each such petition shall be filed with the District Clerk of the City School District of Rye, New York on or before April 25, 2018 and shall be available for inspection at all reasonable hours. If a candidate, after a petition in his/her behalf shall have been duly filed with the District Clerk, and prior to May 15, 2018, shall decline to accept the nomination, die, remove from the District, accept a City office, or become otherwise disqualified for such City School District office, a further petition may be filed with the District Clerk, nominating another candidate in his place and stead, which petition shall in all respects comply with the above requirements for petitions except that it may be filed at any time up to and including May 8, 2018. Prior to the day of said election, sample ballots shall be available containing the budget resolution and the names of all candidates nominated as above provided, and arranged in the order as determined by the drawing by lot, as will appear on voting machines together with suitable instructions. Voting machines shall be used for the recording of votes at the annual school budget vote and election to be held May 15, 2018 in the City School District of Rye, New York and the form of ballot for said voting machines shall be prepared, with the position of candidates on the ballot to be determined by lot with suitable instructions relating to the number of candidates for which a voter is permitted to vote, etc.; voting for candidates who have not been nominated as above provided; and be it further RESOLVED: T hat the Board of Education of the School District of the City of Rye, under the authority given to it in Section 2613 of the Education Law of the State of New York (added by Chapter 219, Laws of 1978) elects to provide for absentee ballots for the election of candidates to the Board of Education in accordance with the provisions of Section 2018-a of the Education Law, and it be it further RESOLVED: T hat the Clerk of the School District is directed to have ballots printed and made available for use in the budget vote/election of Board Members; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the District Clerk be and she hereby is authorized and directed to make all necessary arrangements for the conduct of the May 15, 2018 Annual School Budget Vote and Election in the City School District of Rye, New York. Elaine M. Cuglietto Rye City School District District Clerk

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More Odell drama LIVE MIKE Mike Smith

After a few prolific—yet tumultuous—seasons in New York City, it’s starting to look as though Odell Beckham Jr.’s time as a Giant might soon be coming to an end. And to be honest, I don’t quite know how I feel about that. Since coming into the NFL in 2014, Beckham has been an undeniable force between the lines, rising to prominence thanks to his lightning-quick routes and preternatural ability to wow fans with his acrobatic catches. But the mercurial superstar has also faced a maelstrom of criticism, stemming from both his in-game temper tantrums and a few offfield issues. Those black marks, combined with an ongoing contract dispute with Big Blue’s front office, have fueled speculation that the Giants might finally be willing to part ways with the

wideout. And for a lifelong Giant fan, it’s a weird position to be in. As a player, I can’t remember another—save Lawrence Taylor— quite as dynamic as Beckham. When he’s on the field and motivated, he may just be the most captivating player in the NFL. But I also can’t think of many Giants players though the years who have been quite so to tough to root for. Making exceptions for great talents is nothing new. Heck, Taylor was hardly a model citizen when he suited up for Big Blue, but his ability on the field, combined with the way sports were covered in the 1980s and 1990s, made it easier to look past some of his shortcomings as a human. And when it comes to off-field incidents, I certainly wouldn’t put Beckham in the same category as LT. Taylor’s behavior was actually criminal; where as Beckham, though he’s certainly made some mistakes, comes off more as a petulant, spoiled man-child who seems

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unwilling—or unable—to grow up. But it’s that personality that rubs me, and many other Giant fans, the wrong way. It’s tough to separate Odell the player and Odell the head case when watching the G-Men, because Beckham will invariably follow up a game-breaking play with some sort of knucklehead display, like his now-infamous “dog urinating” celebration from 2017. It becomes exhausting to watch after a while. So should the Giants trade him? No matter where he goes, they’re not going to get an equal return for a player of that character. Sure, they can turn him into draft picks, maybe freeing up a little more cap space for future years, but they’re going to be missing out on an AllPro player in the prime of his career. But does extricating the team from the eternal Odell drama mean the Giants will be closer to contending in the short term? I really don’t know. One thing’s for certain; if

Over the past few days, the Giants seem closer than ever to parting ways with standout wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. Sports Editor Mike Smith doesn’t exactly know how to feel about that. Photo courtesy Wikipedia.org

Odell’s past is any indication, I expect this one to take a few more wacky turns before this eventu-

ally gets resolved. So we should probably strap in and get ready for the ride.

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Game Notes: • Pawling’s Olivia Zoeller & Rye Neck’s Olivia Dunne combined for 30 K’s on the afternoon • The Tigers’ Julia Zoeller put her team on top for good in the top of the 6th inning • Rye Neck will play Saunders on 3/29, after press time By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor Opening day may not have been quite the start that Rye Neck was hoping for, but one early loss won’t do much to dampen the enthusiasm for a team that has its sights set on a sectional title. On Tuesday, March 27, the Panthers fell to visiting Pawling 2-1,

Marissa Santoli fields a groundball against the Tigers.

but head coach Joan Spedafino remains confident that her veteran squad will be able to turn things around as Rye Neck looks ahead to its 2018 campaign. Rye Neck’s first test turned out to be a pitching duel, as Panther hurler Olivia Dunne and Pawling’s Olivia Zoeller each fanned 15 to get off to a hot start this season. Unfortunately for the home team, the Tigers broke through in the top of the sixth inning, when Zoeller’s sister Julia drove in the game-winning runs. According to Spedafino, however, the Panthers won’t read too much into the loss. “We had only been outside four or five times, we didn’t hit and we made some costly errors,” she said. “But I told the team we’re going to take this loss, learn from it, and get better.” And get better, they will. The Panthers come into the season with eight seniors on the roster from a team that reached the Class B softball finals last year,

including Dunne and battery mate Sam Yannuzzi who provide the backbone for this year’s squad. “The two of them have been up together since they were in middle school and they’re both great role models,” Spedafino said. “They’re our leaders and they’re going to take us as far as we are going to go.” But Dunne isn’t the only talented hurler on the team. Good-hitting first baseman Alycia Rodriquez will also see time in the circle this year, giving the Panthers some depth at pitcher. “We’re going to look at the situations and see how it goes,”

Spedafino said. “If we have to go back-to-back, we can give one girl a rest, but we have a lot of confidence in both of them.” The Panthers will be back in action on March 29, after press time, when they travel to Putnam Valley to face a strong Tigers’ team. It’s one of several tough non-league games Rye Neck will have this year, as the Panthers have beefed up their out-of-conference schedule in order to prepare for a potential postseason run. “We’ll play Mamaroneck, we are going to the Pelham tournament along with New Rochelle and Scarsdale, you always want to play the best,” Spedafino said. “It’s only going to help us get better.”

March 30, 2018 • THE RYE CITY REVIEW • 15 Olivia Dunne throws a pitch against Pawling on March 27. Dunne struck out 15 batters in Rye Neck’s 2-1 loss.

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Sam Yannuzzi looks a Pawling runner back on March 27. Yannuzzi will once again handle catching duties for the Panthers.

Olivia Dunne takes a swing on March 27. Photos/Mike Smith

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