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Killian, Mayer at odds over sex harassment claims

More than 3,000 members of the Jewish community came together in Hartsdale on Sunday, April 15 in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the creation of Israel in 1948. For more, see page 6. Photo/Aggie Photography

Commissioner Corcoran promotes veteran officer Michael Kenny Public Safety Commissioner Michael Corcoran has promoted one of Rye’s long-tenured police officers to the rank of sergeant. Detective Michael Kenny was officially promoted on March 26 during a ceremony that was held in City Hall, in which Mayor Josh Cohn, a Democrat, served as the guest speaker. “This is a very proud day for the city of Rye,” Corcoran said. “Sgt. Kenny is a longtime Rye resident and is well respected in the community, particularly with issues involving the youth in our city. I am confident that he will be an outstanding supervisor and continue to be

Rye Police Department Detective Michael Kenny has been promoted to the rank of sergeant by Public Safety Commissioner Michael Corcoran. Photo courtesy Rye Police Department

a role model for our officers.” Kenny joined the Rye Police Department and began working on patrol in 1999. A longtime city

resident, he graduated from Rye High School and then attended Iona College in New Rochelle. The newly promoted sergeant

previously served as a captain in the U.S. Marine Corps. In addition to his patrol function, Kenny is involved in the training operations of the Police Department. Kenny is an FBI-certified firearms instructor and defensive tactics instructor, a TASER instructor and an expandable baton instructor. He was promoted to the department’s Detective Division in 2014. According to City Manager Marcus Serrano, Kenny earns an annual salary of $117,851. The promotion does not come with an increase in salary, Serrano said. -Reporting by Franco Fino

A race for a pivotal state Senate seat is turning contentious in its final days as an April special election draws close. Last week, Republican candidate Julie Killian, who is running against state Assemblywoman Shelley Mayer, a Democrat, for an open seat in the Senate’s 37th District, called for Mayer to drop out of the race following a story published in The Daily News claiming that she ignored the sexual harassment claims of Senate staffers. Mayer was chief counsel of Senate Democrats at the time. “By allowing the sexual harassment of two women who were seeking her help to continue until after the next election [in 2010], Shelley Mayer has conclusively demonstrated that she does not possess the character or moral compass to continue serving in the state Legislature,” Killian said in a statement. Holding an impromptu press conference on April 13 in front of one of Mayer’s headquarters in the village of Mamaroneck, Killian called on her opponent to resign amidst a sea of supporters. from both sides, who chanted and waved their respective signs. According to the Journal News, profanity-laced fights between supporters of both sides took place. In a Daily News article, two women, Julia Lilkendey and Shana Wittenwyler, claim that while they were Senate staffers, they were stalked and sexually harassed by a male supervisor dating back as far as 2009. Both women say that despite informing Mayer of the events, the Assemblywoman did little to help the situation.

Doug Forand, a Mayer spokesman, has denied the characterization of those events in a statement, claiming that Mayer reported the issue to her superior although no action was ever taken. It’s unclear what effect the allegations will have on Mayer’s campaign who has often touted women’s equality and equal pay as a part of her platform. Democrats are hoping for another strong turnout to follow on the heels of Election Day 2017, which saw area Democrats win seats across Westchester County due in part to growing discontent with some of the policies of President Donald Trump. Whether that turnout will translate into an April special election though, remains to be seen. Killian, having served previously as a Rye City councilwoman, does have some name recognition and familiarity within the Senate’s 37th District, which is comprised of the city of Yonkers, town of Eastchester, plus all of the communities that makeup the Sound Shore region. However, according to the county Board of Elections, the district’s enrollment numbers in 2017 favor registered Democrats by 28,000 voters. -Reporting by James Pero

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RAC hosts evolution of cartoon, comic art

Grab your cape and mask and head to The Rye Arts Center for “Turn the Page: Cartoon and Comic Art,” an exhibition opening on Saturday, April 28, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., and on view through June 9. Co-curated by Adam Levi and Gail Harrison Roman, this exhibit will present original designs for comic books, cartoons, comic strips, graphic novels and film cels. Three cartoonists from The New Yorker (Emily Flake, Robert Mankoff and Ben Schwartz) are lending their work to the exhibit and will also serve as judges for a caption contest. The winning caption will be displayed in

the exhibit with an original cartoon designed by Ben Schwartz. Exploring the impact of the comic book form on modern art, the exhibit will include an original work by American pop artist Roy Lichtenstein on loan from the Neuberger Museum. Fans of Wonder Woman, the Black Panther, Batman and the Avengers should know that superheroes will feature prominently in the exhibit which includes works by such legends as Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Will Eisner and more. In addition you’ll see original layouts for comic strips including Archie and Peanuts, cartoon

cels for Woody Woodpecker and The Powerpuff Girls, and much more. “Turn the Page” will highlight Rye Arts Center instructor and comic book artist David Abrevaya. The exhibit will feature a replica of Abrevaya’s studio, where he will hold free workshops for attendees on Saturdays, May 5 and May 19, 10 a.m. to noon. Directly following the opening reception on Saturday, April 28 at 3 p.m., enjoy a free concert featuring music from cartoons, television and movies performed by music instructors from The Rye Arts Center. (Submitted)

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

ence “Don Pasquale” by Gaetano Donizetti. Made possible by the support of the Dineen Classical Music Gift Fund.

Teacher-In-The-Library

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

Mother Goose Monday On Mondays from 10 a.m. to 10:20 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. to 11:05 a.m. in the Children’s Room. Recommended for infants and toddlers. Nursery rhymes, songs, and finger plays. “Granny Jean” Klein, wellversed in early childhood development, introduces babies and toddlers to playful rhymes, songs, and puppetry. Parents and caregivers participate with the children at the library and are encouraged to continue the activities at home. Because the program is often a child’s first experience in an audience setting, it is important that adults strive to arrive on time and actively help children focus on the presentation. For more information, call the Children’s Reference Desk at 231-3162.

Lunch at La Scala On Mondays from noon to 3 p.m. No need to travel to Italy. Join the library here in Rye for six Mondays at noon (bring lunch or a snack) and watch some of the most popular operas ever recorded at Italy’s famed La Scala. On April 17, experi-

On Mondays through Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Children’s Room, when the library is open. For grades K–5. Drop by the library where Rye teachers offer homework help to students attending local public and private elementary schools in the Rye and close surrounding areas. This is a free program sponsored by the Auxiliary Board of the Rye Free Reading Room, Woman’s Club of Rye/Children’s Philanthropy Section, and the PTO of the Rye Schools.

Marilyn’s Musical Maracas A Bilingual Storytime On Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. in the Meeting Room. Recommended for toddlers and preschoolers. Join Marilyn Castillo at the library on Tuesday mornings for a blast of culture, music, and language in Spanish. Have fun learning simple words, numbers, and colors en español through simple songs and rhymes, while moving to music fiesta style. Music helps children retain words and expressions much more effectively. The rhythm of the music, as well as the repetitive patterns within the song, helps kids memorize new words, making it an easy way to teach a second language.

Spin-A-Yarn On Tuesdays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Ogden Nash Room. Open to the public. Information needlework, fabric arts get-together. Bring your own

project and supplies and work and chat.

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.

Graham Clarke’s Musical Fridays On Fridays from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Meeting Room. Recommended for toddlers and preschoolers. Families are always welcome. Rock out at the Rye Free Reading Room on Friday mornings when popular children’s musician Graham Clarke performs. Kids love Graham’s silly humor and fun songs and will enjoy moving and grooving to the beat with this energetic performer. Please arrive early to find parking; doors will be closed 10 minutes after show begins or when room is at “fire code” capacity, and no one will be admitted after that. Weather permitting, Graham’s performance will be outside on the Village Green where a larger audience can be accommodated.

The Rye Arts Center The Rye Arts Center is located at 51 Milton Road in Rye. Winter classes have begun. For more information, call 967-0700 or visit ryeartscenter.org.

Spring and Summer Classes Spring and summer classes are now available.

The Rye Arts Center offers a wide range of visual and performing arts and STEAM program opportunities for children, teens and adults at all skill levels. Explore the center’s guide and find the perfect creative outlet for you and your family at ryeartscenter.org.

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 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, 8625283, in Yorktown Heights; Saxon Woods, 231-3461, in Scarsdale; and Hudson Hills, 8643000, in Ossining. For more information, visit golf.westchestergov.com. Deadline for our What’s Going On section is every Thursday at noon. Though space is not guaranteed, we will do our best to accommodate your listing. Please send all items to news@hometwn.com.

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Letters to the Editor

We need Killian’s help in Albany To the Editor, Julie Killian has lived in the city of Rye for more than 20 years and I have known her for most of that time. She served on the Rye City Council for six years and I served alongside her for four of those years. When you have known someone and worked with them closely for that long, you know the type of person they really are. Do they do what they say they will or do they just talk a good game? Julie is a doer, always has been and always will be. In my world, that is as high a compliment as I can pay. I admire people who get things done. And that’s what we need in our government, more deeds and less talk. There is no doubt in my mind that Julie will get things done in Albany. Julie is an engineer with an MBA and also the supermom of five great kids. She spent a decade working on Wall Street and then began her public service career in Rye. She has been an excellent member of the City Council and was also a strong deputy mayor. Julie is passionate about saving our teenagers from the modern resurgence of drug abuse and improving our schools, and will fight for those issues in the New York State Senate, if we are smart enough to rise above the partisanship that is currently clouding our elections and elect her. Please vote for what’s best for our community, not the party line. I am a Marine and, like that breed of people, I am familiar with guns and own several of them. Julie and I have discussed gun safety issues at length and I know that she believes in common sense gun control, like I do. What that means is: keeping guns out of the wrong hands; universal background checks; raising the age to buy a firearm to 21; and keeping assault weapons in the hands of people—like Marines—facing actual combat situations, and out of the hands of those who are not. Any claims about Julie being an NRA supporter are just plain lies; don’t be fooled. Julie is smart, accomplished and passionate, and we would be lucky to have someone like her represent us in Albany. Please vote for my friend Julie Killian on Tuesday, April 24. If you would like to learn more about her, please visit juliekillian.com or on Facebook and Twitter at Killian4Senate.

Terry McCartney, Former Rye City councilman

Gelfarb: ‘Killian is a woman of integrity’ To the Editor, There is an important special election that will take place on April 24 to replace County Executive George Latimer in the state Senate. This election is important because there are a number of local issues that will need strong support from our Albany representatives. Julie Killian has the credentials needed to serve our communities in Albany. Not only is she a Notre Dame trained chemical engineer with an MBA in finance who has worked in the financial services industry, she is a mom with five children and an exemplary record of public service. Julie is a former deputy mayor of Rye, Rye City councilwoman and member of the Rye Town Park Commission who knows our communities needs and will fight for the kind of tax-saving reforms we now know can be achieved. In addition to serving our neighboring community as an elected official, Julie has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for and volunteered at the Carver Center and the Don Bosco Center. Julie has been particularly active in the Don Bosco Scholars Program. Julie has proven in her work at the city of Rye that she understands the need to spend tax dollars as efficiently as possible and to control taxes, especially property taxes. Harrison and the many other communities in the 37th Senatorial District such as Eastchester, New Rochelle and Yonkers need a state senator who will fight hard for their communities. Finally, as a female elected official and businesswoman, Julie understands the need to protect women’s rights in the workplace and to hold harassers accountable. Julie Killian is a woman of integrity who is committed to public service. She is the furthest thing from a career politician. I urge the residents of Westchester to vote for Julie Killian on April 24.

David Gelfarb, Westchester County legislator

If you want real change, vote Killian To the Editor, Now must be the time for real change in Albany and there is no better person to lead that fight than Julie Killian. As a longtime Larchmont resident, I have known Julie as one of my dearest friends for more than 30 years. I can tell you she is “the real deal”; honest, smart and one who looks at all sides of an issue and comes to her own unbiased, thoughtful conclusions and course of action. Julie, a former Rye City councilwoman, deputy mayor and mother of five, has been committed to our community for more than 25 years. She is a clear advocate for our children, particularly when it comes to education, mental health, substance abuse and gun control. Sadly, the outright lies and attacks by her opponent on her personal character and positions have been increasingly preposterous and outlandish. I feel compelled to set the record straight on certain key issues.

Julie firmly supports help for our teens with mental health and substance abuse issues and has shown her commitment through RyeACT, a substance abuse prevention and education coalition she co-founded. Mental health issues and substance abuse are major underlying factors leading to increased gun violence; Julie is committed to fighting for more funding for programs specifically addressing these concerns as well as legislating for common sense gun control measures. She is for raising the age to buy firearms to 21, banning bump stock and fully-automated assault weapons and universal background checks for all gun purchases. For the record, unlike her opponent’s claim Julie has never accepted a donation from the NRA. The bottom line is Albany is severely broken and the corruption that is rampant won’t end if we don’t elect new voices to change the culture. Shelly Mayer, after 36 years in Albany is just more of the same and has been an integral part of the problem. Julie, a non-career politician is a social moderate, fiscal conservative who knows how to lead and fight for us. If we don’t want the sexual harassment and corruption to continue to permeate the legislative chambers of Albany, if we want someone who will fight to lower taxes and finally cut back on onerous regulations that kill job growth, we need to vote for Julie.

Linda White Banta, Larchmont

Killian is the choice for families, children To the Editor, As a life-long resident of Mamaroneck and an active member of the community, I urge you to make the right choice and vote for Julie Killian in the special election on April 24. Believe me, she deserves your support as a thoughtful advocate for families, children and teens in our community. The mean-spirited “character assassination” by her opponent is disgraceful and just plain wrong. I have known Julie and her entire family for more than 20 years and as their coach and counselor for many summers, I have watched her raise her five children. Julie is the voice we need in Albany to fight for the reforms to end the intolerable corruption and “pay to play” politics. She is the voice of reason and moral integrity to get New York back on track for our families, schools and businesses. Believe me, I know a winner when I see one and without a doubt, it’s Julie Killian.

Mike Chiapparelli, Mamaroneck

Our constituents need ‘fresh perspectives’ To the Editor, Julie Killian is running for state Senate in the April 24 special election. She will best serve the people of Eastchester, Bronxville and Tuckahoe. Julie knows the State of New York recklessly spends too much, taxes too much and wastes too much of our hard-earned money. Julie has vowed to fight to change the school aid formula because Westchester County gets the least per-pupil school aid in the state. Julie will also move Medicaid costs back to the state where they should be and not at our local level. As a Rye City councilwoman and deputy mayor, she held the line on property taxes and worked to negotiate fair labor contracts after years of impasse to save taxpayer’s money. She is not part of the corruption problem in Albany. She has no tolerance for it. It’s all about saving tax dollars and ridding ourselves of the culture of corruption that is Albany. We must get out and vote for Julie Killian on April 24. The only way to affect change in a broken government is to elect new people with fresh perspectives who are going to fight against the status quo and for the taxpayers—including the people of Eastchester, Bronxville and Tuckahoe.

Anthony S. Colavita, Eastchester town supervisor

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Jewish community celebrates

Israel’s 70th birthday

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Ambassador Dani Dayan, consul general of Israel in New York, shares remarks with Westchester Celebrates Israel@70 attendees during the opening ceremony. Photos/Aggie Photography

On Sunday, April 15, 3,200 people of all ages came out for a spectacular countywide celebration in honor of Israel’s 70th birthday. This was the largest event in the Westchester Jewish community in recent history. The event was held at Schechter Westchester Upper School in Hartsdale. Lead funding for the event came from UJA-Federation of New York and the event was organized by the Westchester Jewish Council. The celebration began with a grand opening ceremony which

featured remarks from Ambassador Dani Dayan, consul general of Israel in New York, followed by greetings from Eric S. Goldstein, CEO, UJA-Federation of New York, Congresswoman Nita Lowey, Congressman Eliot Engel, and Westchester community Shlicha (emissary), Oshra Rosenberg. Interspersed between speakers were musical performances by the FIDF Musical Ensemble. Entertainment continued throughout the day in the “Machane Yehuda” shuk (reminiscent of the traditional Israeli open air mar-

ketplace) with musical performances by the Westchester Day School Choir, the Westchester Torah Academy Choir, Westchester Klezmer Band, Schechter Westchester Choir and high school band, Rami Stosberg and Friends band and Kol Hazzanim, the Cantors of Westchester. Snack stalls by Marzipan Bakery, G.I.T usa, importer of gourmet kosher foods and Ben & Jerry’s had a steady stream of customers, and children were delighted by the opportunity for face painting, spray tattoos and “Midrash Manicures” (Israel-themed nail decals and nail polish designs). An exhibition of Israeli products and Judaica for sale, and informational tables by organizations provided a vibrant space for attendees to shop and learn. The day’s activities paid tribute to the great achievements of the Jewish homeland and included appearances by a number of special guests including celebrity Israeli chef Gil Hovav and Miss Israel 2013 Yityish Titi Aynaw. Concurrent programs ran throughout the day including a musical performance of the children’s book, “Ella’s Trip to Israel” by MusicTalks, cooking demonstrations of traditional Israeli delicacies including hummus and shakshukah, a Krav Maga (Israeli self-defense) ses-

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Rabbi Harry Pell, associate head of school for Jewish Life and Learning, Schechter Westchester, blowing the shofar to begin the opening ceremony at Westchester Celebrates Israel@70 as Miss Israel 2013, Yityish Titi Aynaw and state Sen. Terrence Murphy look on.

Israeli celebrity chef Gil Hovav demonstrates how to make authentic Israeli hummus at Westchester Celebrates Israel@70.

sion, an interactive Israeli Air Force Drone Pilot workshop and a photo exhibit showcasing the moving work of photographers documenting the diversity in Israel today, presented by UJA-Federation of New York and the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee. There were also a number of ongoing activities including a virtual hike through Israel on “Shvil Yisrael,” a communal art project, “My Tie,” a collaborative art project using ribbons to express personal feelings about Israel and an opportunity for children to “Experience Israel through the Five Senses.” Traditional Israeli foods including falafel, shawarma, Israeli salad, as well as other kosher fare including sushi, hot dogs and hamburgers kept attendees well fed. “Sunday was truly a day for the Westchester community to celebrate Israel, to acknowledge the incredible progress that has been made in 70 short years, to recognize the magnitude and significance of her global contributions, and to celebrate the bonds that unite us,” said Lisa Roberts, president of the Westchester Jewish Council. “It was an opportunity for the Jewish organizations that make up the Westchester Jewish Council to work together to create an opportunity for the community to come together to share its love of Israel.” The leadership of a number of

sponsor organizations spoke to attendees during various breakout sessions, including Shahar Azani, executive director of StandWithUs, (Northeast Region), an international non-profit Israel education organization which is dedicated to supporting Israel around the world; Sivan Ya’ari, founder and CEO of Innovation: Africa, an organization that has changed the lives of 1 million Africans by bringing Israeli technology to their villages; Evan Bernstein, New York regional director of the Anti-Defamation League, which is dedicated to stopping the defamation of the Jewish people, and securing justice and fair treatment to all; and a multi-faith panel discussion moderated by AJC Westchester/Fairfield, the leading global Jewish advocacy organization. “We are proud that we were able to accomplish our goal of showing off Israel in an authentic way and giving attendees a taste of all Israel has achieved over the past 70 years,” said Oshra Rosenberg, Westchester Community Shlicha. “I was especially pleased that American and Israeli Jews came together for the planning, creation and execution of this day. It was truly a collaborative effort.”Photos, videos, event program and supporters can be viewed at wjcouncil.org. For more information on the Westchester Jewish Council, visit wjcouncil.org. (Submitted)

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Iona Prep announces 2018 Hall of Fame Honorees Latimer tackles finances in State of the County Iona Preparatory School will induct five new members into its Hall of Fame as part of its Reunion Weekend, which will take place April 27-28. The 2018 honorees include business and community leaders from Under Armour, Nasdaq, Richard Bernstein Advisors, O.C. Tanner and Iona Prep Lower School. “For more than 100 years, Iona Prep has been developing young men into moral, ethical and spiritual leaders, and the Hall of Fame honorees represent the very highest level of excellence,” said Brother Thomas R. Leto, president of Iona Prep. “We are so proud to add another five outstanding individuals to this impressive group.” Iona Prep’s Reunion Weekend kicks off on Friday, April 27, with a celebration of the 25th and 50th anniversaries of the classes of 1968 and 1993. Other highlights include a family barbeque, a reunion Mass and student-guided tours to stroll down memory lane and see all the recent enhancements on campus. The Gaels re-

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2018 Iona Prep Hall of Fame Honorees: Brian P. Cummings (Baltimore) Class of 1993 Vice president of sales, Under Armour Elizabeth Foley (New Rochelle) Iona Prep Lower School educator Robert H. McCooey, Jr. (Rye) Class of 1983, P’12,’15,’20 Senior vice president, Nasdaq OMX John J. McCombe (Crestwood) Class of 1978 President and director of distribution, Richard Bernstein Advisors Thomas M. Rosato (Rye) Class of 1968 Former managing director, O.C. Tanner union culminates with the Hall of Fame Dinner at Wykagyl Country Club in New Rochelle on Saturday evening, April 28. For a full itinerary, details and reservations for each event, please visit IonaPrep.org/hof. “As former classmates, Iona Prep alumni share a bond that continues to shape us to this day,” said Chief Advancement Officer Mark Hogan, a graduate of both the Lower and Upper schools. “It is that sense of brotherhood that makes Iona Prep such a special place. While life naturally takes

different forms of family, career and community, it is Iona Prep that will always keep us united in faith and friendship.” Iona Prep has a long and rich history of providing an all-boys, K-12 Catholic education in New Rochelle. Its Centennial Celebration kicked off in 2016 and included a $10 million capital campaign to enhance the school’s arts and technology programs. Brick-and-mortar components include the addition of a 435-seat auditorium and the expansion of the Paul Verni Fine Arts Center, which is home to the Upper School’s art and music classes. The Library and Technology Center at the Lower School, meanwhile, will be completely updated and renovated, complete with a storytelling room and makerspace. Learn more about the Centennial Campaign for Excellence. “It’s exciting to look so fondly at the past, while also looking so eagerly at the future,” Hogan said. “Iona Prep alumni will be cherishing many memories and accomplishments this Reunion Weekend, but we’ll also be cheering for all that is still to come for the school and the community.” (Submitted)

First-term Westchester County Executive George Latimer, a Democrat, returned the annual State of the County Address to the legislative chambers where he discussed the county’s financial future. File photo

By JAMES PERO Staff Writer George Latimer’s first State of the County Address as the Westchester County executive returned to the Board of Legislators’ chambers for the first time in seven years. There, Latimer spoke of financial solvency, which he said remains in peril thanks to his predecessor. “While we have big plans to move the State of our County forward together—we must understand where our fiscal house stands,” said Latimer, a Democrat, during his speech on Monday, April 16. “And much to my chagrin, the numbers right now do not look pretty.” Blaming the prior Republican administration, Latimer said that the county’s fiscal house has fallen victim to “sweep it under the rug economics.” Specifically, Latimer referred to policies implemented under the administration of Rob Astorino, who made it his mantra to keep the county’s tax levy flat. Astorino never raised the tax levy during his eight years in office, spanning from 2010 to 2017. As a result, Latimer said the county’s budget will undergo an audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli that he hopes will determine the best course of action for Westches-

ter’s fiscal future. While Latimer did not explicitly mention raising taxes, he did refer to raising levels of services and salaries for workers, in addition to tackling a running list of backlogged capital projects that soared to $1.5 billion under Astorino’s watch. “We will look to consolidate services, maximize aid from Albany and Washington, eliminate waste by terminating pay-to-play contracts and find creative solutions to best spend tax dollars,” he said. While the 2018 budget—his first budget as county executive—won’t be voted on until December of this year, Latimer said that he would be open to amending the current 2017 budget which was approved during Astorino’s tenure along with the help of a bipartisan coalition controlling the county Board of Legislators. Following the elections last November, Democrats now hold supermajority control of the Board of Legislators. Though Latimer criticized Astorino for attempting to balance the county’s budget with “oneshot deals,” he also remained agnostic on the future of two marquis partnerships finalized under the previous administration: Playland and the Westchester County Airport. “Just because the prior

administration started a program or brokered a deal does not mean we will automatically dissolve it,” Latimer said. “We are committed to looking at everything.” Already, the legislature and administration have begun reviewing the $60 million public-private partnership between the county and the investment firm Standard Amusements, which would eventually see the private company take over operation of the park and invest $28 million into capital improvements. And there is currently no consensus on the efficacy of a deal to privatize the operation of Westchester’s only airport, according to the county executive, and lawmakers will continue to vet any potential deal for environmental and fiscal impacts. Though much of the financial discussion centered on the perceived foibles of the Astorino administration, Latimer ended the night’s address with a message of unity, calling all political creeds to come together. “We stand tall because we are Americans, not liberals or conservatives, not black or white, male or female, straight or gay, but Americans; all of us,” he said. “One nation; E pluribus unum; out of the many; one.” CONTACT: james@hometwn.com

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CPW hosts sixth annual Pinewood Derby For the sixth year in a row the Pinewood Derby came to Cerebral Palsy of Westchester on April 13, courtesy of the Mid-Westchester Elks and Boy

Scouts of America. This was the fourth year the Girl Scouts Troop 1902 participated in the race. The Boy and Girl Scouts built their cars which

were equipped to race the day of the event. The cars were decorated over the past month and were ready to race down the official Pinewood Derby Track.

There were many races and the kids were jumping in excitement waiting to hear the official winner. The top three winners were chosen, and everyone was eager to receive their metals. After the Girl and Boy Scouts finished their races, Jay Singer hosted the last challenge, girls against boys. The winner from the Girl Scouts faced off against the winner of the Boy Scouts.

The race was best out of three with the Boy Scouts winning. Everyone was excited by the end of the races and some jumped for joy when grabbing their trophy. The first Pinewood Derby was held in 1953. It was the brainchild of Cubmaster Donald Murphy. The derby, publicized in “Boys’ Life” in October 1954, was an instant and enduring hit. The magazine offered plans for the track and

Photos courtesy Cerebral Palsy of Westchester Facebook

car, which featured “four wheels, four nails, and three blocks of wood.” The rules of the very first race stated, “The derby is run in heats—two to four cars starting by gravity from a standstill on a track and run down a ramp to a finish line unaided. The track is an inclined ramp with wood strips down the center to guide the cars.” The cars still roll that way today. (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

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 1/3/0/18 $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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The allure of Ohtani LIVE MIKE Mike Smith

It may be rare to pencil in a mid-April baseball game as must-see-TV, but I have to admit; I was super pumped for Tuesday night. My Red Sox, making their first West Coast trip of the season, were out in Anaheim getting set to square off against Shohei Ohtani, perhaps the most intriguing rookie that baseball has seen in a few generations. And even though the game didn’t quite live up to my expectations—the Sox had chased Ohtani by the third inning and clubbed six homers en route to a 10-1 win—the excitement that Ohtani can engender during his starts isn’t something that can be washed away by one or two bad outings. As of April 18, Ohtani’s numbers pretty much speak for themselves. The hitter/pitcher combo player has excelled

both on the mound and at the plate, posting a 2-1 record with 19 strikeouts in 15 innings pitched to go along with a .367 batting average and three home runs. And it’s not just that we don’t have a lot of comparisons for what he’s doing on the field, it’s that—unless you go back to Babe Ruth—there aren’t any. Of course, we’ve seen pitchers who can swing the bat a little bit over the years. Carlos Zambrano had the ability to hit the long-ball; Rick Ankiel became a position player after the yips brought his pitching career to an end; and even CC Sabathia was known to sock a dinger or two. But were any of these guys good enough to earn regular spots in the lineup on the days they weren’t pitching? I think not. Ohtani’s emergence as a true two-way threat resonates with baseball fans, in part, because everything about the game is so scientific now. Managers have situational binders and

the “right” reliever for every batter. Stats, including exit velocity and launch angle, are now inescapable, giving rise to a new generation of arm-chair general managers. But Ohtani, with his seemingly untapped potential—and no reliable blueprint for his career trajectory—helps us remember why we fell in love with the game in the first place. There are no numbers out there on the best way to use him, so watching him forge his own path is half the fun. I’m not going to kill the SABRmetric crowd—that stuff is valuable. But if the game doesn’t have a sense of magic, then what’s the point? Maybe he won’t turn out to be the player we hope, maybe he’ll flame out of the big leagues in a few years. But right now, we’re watching something none of us have seen before. And isn’t that why we watch sports in the first place?

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Rye 7 Eastchester 2 AT DISBROW PARK

4/17/18

Rye continued its strong play on April 17, as they topped league rival Eastchester in the first of two back-to-back contests between the foes. Although Eastchester threatened early, getting two runners into scoring position in the top of the first inning, Rye hurler Sean Thompson bore down to toss a scoreless frame and put his team in a position to win. The Garnets scored two runs in the bottom of the inning, and went on to establish a 6-run lead before the Eagles finally broke through with two runs in the top of the fifth inning. Thompson, who finished with 10 strikeouts, also helped his own cause at the plate, doubling once, driving in three runs and crossing the plate three more times. Gavin

Kenny, who finished 2-for-5, swiped two bases for Rye. The Eagles will get another shot at the Garnets (4-0-1) on Wednesday, after press time, as they host Rye for the regular season series finale between the two teams. Next week, the Garnets will prepare for two games against Harrison, including the 4th annual Andrew Gurgitano Memorial Game, which will be played on April 28 at West Harrison Park.

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Rye 12 Mamaroneck 5 AT MAMARONECK HS

4/12/18

A strong second half pushed the Garnets past host Mamaroneck on Friday, as Rye outscored the Tigers 8-2 in the final two quarters. Peter Chabot, Billy Chabot and Seamus Carroll all notched three goals to lead the Garnets while three other Rye players—Dennis

Kennelly, Billy McLaughlin and Tommy DeCaro all found the net as well. Colin Lavan led the way for the Tigers, notching a teamhigh two goals for Mamaroneck.

Rye 11 Lakeland/Panas 1 AT LAKELAND HS

4/17/18

The surging Garnets put together another impressive performance on Tuesday, downing Lakeland thanks to a balanced offensive outburst and stingy defense. Billy Chabot led the Garnets with three goals, but Seamus Carroll, Dennis Kennelly and Dylan Concavage all found the net twice to power the Rye offense. The Rebels fired 23 shots, but only one found the net on the afternoon. Rye will need to continue their stellar play on April 19, after press time, when they host John Jay. -Reporting by Mike Smith

Spedafino wins 500th game By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor On April 13, the Rye Neck

softball team rode a 12-strikeout performance by pitcher Olivia Dunne to a convincing 8-0 win over Port Chester. But

the win, while impressive, was more than just another notch for a Panther team that has had great success over the years;

Sean Thompson throws a pitch against Eastchester on April 17. Thompson struck out 10 and picked up a win in the Garnets’ 7-2 victory. Photo/Mike Smith

it was an especially important milestone for longtime coach Joan Spedafino, who became the first-ever Section I softball coach to crack the 500-victory plateau. Spedafino, who is in the midst of her 33rd year coaching the Panthers, admitted that she

On April 13, Rye Neck topped Port Chester 8-0 giving head coach Joan Spedafino her 500th career win. Contributed photo

hadn’t really been paying attention to her career win totals as the benchmark approached. “I have been coaching for 32 years which is a long time,” she said. “I’ve been lucky enough to have great kids, great teams and great coaching staffs, and this all came up very quickly.” Spedafino added that although she knew her current crop of players—many of whom have been with the program for several years—were aware of the impending milestone, none of them brought it up before the final win was in the books. “I’m very superstitious,” she said, “but it’s all about the girls and our season and I’m just glad it’s over. I’m happy nobody on the team said anything because even though it’s a milestone, it’s just a number.” Once the final out was recorded, however, the Rye Neck players were given free rein to celebrate Spedafino’s historic accomplishment. “When it was all over they all ran to me and hugged me, congratulating me” she said. “And that’s been the best part over the years, seeing these great athletes and people grow.” The longtime Panther coach

was also taken aback by the reaction of her former charges and the community at-large. When she came into school on Monday, Spedafino recounts, a large number of Rye Neck students were adorned with special “500 wins” softball labels they had printed out to commemorate the achievement. “I’ve had so many former players call me and message me on Facebook, and to see the entire school come out with those labels,” she said, “it just shows you that Rye Neck is really a special place.” With the milestone now behind them, the Panthers and Spedafino will now set their sights on making a strong push to close out the 2018 season and, what the team hopes is, another run to the Section I title game. On April 14, the squad picked up win 501 for Spedafino, as Rye Neck topped Tuckahoe 7-1. “The next day, Saturday, we had another game and the girls were great,” Spedafino said. “With the weather we had in the first part of the season, we know it’s going to be a tough second half.” CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com

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