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Lawmakers unsatisfied by Con Ed, NYSEG dialogue By JAMES PERO Staff Writer
Westchester County mulls treatment court for veterans After visiting a veterans treatment court in the Bronx, Westchester lawmakers are aiming to establish one in the county in order to keep veterans out of the criminal justice system. According to Jason Chervokas, the communications director for the county’s Democratic caucus, legislators Catherine Borgia, Nancy Barr, Damon Maher and Catherine Parker toured the Bronx facility on June 4, and are in the process of developing a proposal to establish such a court in Westchester. The Westchester County Board of Legislators’ subcommittees on Social Services, and Budget and Appropriations discussed the idea previously at a joint meeting on May 30.
“Our visit to the Bronx veterans court gave Westchester judges and elected officials a powerful example of how a [county] veterans court can impact the lives of veterans,” said Borgia, an Ossining Democrat. “We owe the brave men and women who served our nation every opportunity to succeed.” Treatment courts were developed as a way to divert veterans with mental health issues from getting tangled up with the criminal justice system. According to county lawmakers, such a court could provide alternatives to incarceration for veterans living in Westchester. Additionally, treatment courts are known for providing assistance to veterans that suffer
Westchester County lawmakers met during a joint meeting on May 30 to discuss the possibility of establishing a veterans treatment court to divert veterans from the criminal justice system. Photo courtesy Westchester Democratic caucus
from post-traumatic stress disorder, brain injuries and substance abuse. Judge Kathie Davidson, an administrative judge for the New York’s 9th judicial district, which covers Westchester County, affirmed to lawmakers during the
May 30 subcommittee meeting that she supports the establishment of such a court. As of press time, there is no timetable for when lawmakers will present the idea to the county Legislature. -Reporting by Franco Fino
Months after a rash of storms and extended power outages plagued residents across Westchester County, lawmakers continue to try and hold energy providers accountable. On Monday, June 5, representatives from New York State Energy and Gas, NYSEG, and Consolidated Edison—the county’s two major energy providers—met with county lawmakers for two hours to answer questions left open following a previous meeting in March. According to Board of Legislators Chairman Ben Boykin, a White Plains Democrat, despite receiving some answers to lingering questions, the meeting was “disappointing.” “We certainly didn’t hear from Con Ed and NYSEG today how communications systems will be dramatically improved over the disastrous track record from the March Nor’easters and the May 15 storm,” said Boykin said in a statement. Among legislators criticisms were NYSEG’s refusal to reimburse customers for spoiled food as well as their reliance on mutual aid—which is meant to allow providers to request workers from other regions ahead of a major storm event—a system they say is broken. According to county Legislator Kitley Covill, a Bedford Democrat, though NYSEG requested mutual aid days before a major storm event, none was ever provided as evidenced by records provided by the company to the New York State Public Service Commission. “The current system only
seems to guarantee the residents of Westchester at least a three-day blackout until line workers begin arriving from far away,” Boykin said. “There is too much reliance on mutual aid and just not enough locally-based experienced utility staff who can jump right into work tackling downed poles and wires.” Both Covill and county Legislator Michael Kaplowitz, a Yorktown Democrat, also reiterated their calls for an independent assessment of NYSEG. Westchester lawmakers say that the state Public Service Commission, which is responsible for regulating NYSEG, failed to institute storm preparedness measures even despite a report commissioned by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, following Hurricane Sandy detailing failures by utilities statewide. As an alternative, lawmakers are calling for the hiring of a third-party auditor to help assess the efficacy of NYSEG’s storm preparedness measures. In March, two consecutive Nor’ easters left thousands without power, many for more than a week which prompted lawmakers from the state, county and local level to call meetings with leaders of Con Edison and NYSEG. Those calls were compounded by a sudden storm in May that brought dangerous winds and even more outages. County lawmakers say they will forward the results of their most recent meeting with the energy companies to the Public Service Commission, which is currently investigating their response. CONTACT: james@hometwn.com
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WLT 30th anniversary event raises $400K On Saturday, June 2, Westchester Land Trust supporters gathered at the Rockefeller Estate in Pocantico Hills to celebrate the organization’s 30-year anniversary and to honor the conservation legacy of David Rockefeller and his significant contributions to local open space protection. Westchester Land Trust, WLT, permanently protected 60 acres of the Hudson Pines Estate, the Westchester home of the late David Rockefeller and his wife Peggy in early 2018. This major milestone marked the eighth con-
servation easement, totaling 180 acres that WLT has completed in partnership with members of the Rockefeller family. Lead Sponsor Houlihan Lawrence, along with 14 additional corporate sponsors, dozens of local and national businesses that donated to a successful silent auction, and 350 guests contributed to the successful event which raised nearly $400,000 to benefit land preservation in Westchester and eastern Putnam counties. The historic Rockefeller Playhouse building and exquisite
From left, Lizzie Kaplan, a Mamaroneck High School student and Westchester Land Trust student mentee; Bruce B. Churchill, WLT chairman of the board; Michael Quatrrone, grandson of the late David Rockefeller; Lori Ensinger, WLT president and Scott Horwitz, the emcee of the benefit. Photos/Chris Pope
gardens were the perfect backdrop for the celebration. Michael Quattrone accepted the WLT Preservation Angel award on behalf of his grandfather, the late David Rockefeller, who once said, “Conservation is a continuous thread that runs throughout my family.” Scott Horwitz, a Westchester native and local comedian, entertained guests as emcee of the evening. Lizzy Kaplan, a student at Mamaroneck High School, spoke about the award-winning research she conducted under the guidance of WLT scientists at Otter Creek Preserve in Mamaroneck, reminding guests of the importance of local land protection and providing opportunities for all in our community to enjoy it. Favorite local band, The Shaves, played dance-worthy set lists and concluded the program with a song written about WLT which highlighted the organization’s commitment to land protection as well as the powerful public benefit provided by open space. “Virtually all the successes of our first three decades belong to our guests tonight and to others like them—the easement donors, the volunteers, the advocates for public investment in land, even
Westchester Land Trust celebrated its 30th anniversary on June 2 at the Rockefeller Estate in Pocantico Hills. The event raised more than $400,000 to benefit land preservation.
the people who simply maintain their properties in a nature-friendly way,” said Lori Ensinger, president of WLT. “We feel incredibly fortunate and grateful to everyone who joined with us to celebrate our 30th anniversary, the conservation legacy of David Rockefeller, and the protection of land where it matters most, right here at home.” Among those attending the
benefit were state Sen. Terrence Murphy, Alfreda Williams, vice chairwoman of the County Board of Legislators, Bedford Town Supervisor Chris Burdick and Somers Town Supervisor Rick Morrissey. In addition to Quattrone, Rockefeller family members Carol and John Lyden, and Tara and Michael Rockefeller joined the celebration. Bob and
Betsy Stuart who protected their land—the oldest working farm in Westchester County—also attended. Representatives from WLT’s conservation partners the Land Trust Alliance, Trust for Public Land, Hudson Highlands Land Trust, Greater Irvington Land Trust, Highstead and Bedford 2020 joined the celebration as well. (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.
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Mother Goose Monday On Mondays from 10 a.m. to 10:20 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. to 11:05 a.m. in the Children’s Room. Recommended for infants and toddlers. Nursery rhymes, songs, and finger plays. “Granny Jean” Klein, wellversed in early childhood development, introduces babies and toddlers to playful rhymes, songs, and puppetry. Parents and caregivers participate with the children at the library and are encouraged to continue the activities at home. Because the program is often a child’s first experience in an audience setting, it is important that adults strive to arrive on time and actively help children focus on the presentation. For more information, call the Children’s Reference Desk at 231-3162.
Lunch at La Scala On Mondays from noon to 3 p.m. No need to travel to Italy. Join the library here in Rye for six Mondays at noon (bring lunch or a snack) and watch some of the most popular operas ever recorded at Italy’s famed La Scala. On April 17, 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.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester
Wiggle, Giggle Time
LEGO City Builder
On Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m., 10:15 a.m. or 11 a.m. in the Meeting Room. Recommended for toddlers and preschoolers. Please choose one session to attend. Children will wiggle to music, giggle to funny rhymes, and pretend to be wild and wonderful animals in this lively interactive program with “Dawny Dew” Halasz. Music is a natural connection tool. It brings people together and helps them interact with one another. Children are engaged with the use of puppets, felt board activities, nursery rhymes, and songs. This activity encourages active participation by parents and other caregivers. This 20-minute weekly musical program promotes early language skills and socialization. Please note that doors close five minutes after the program begins to prevent interruptions and help focus audience attention on the presenter. Please be prepared to enjoy the Children’s Room while waiting for the next session to begin. For more information, contact the Children’s Reference Desk at 231-3162.
Enjoy building city scenes with LEGO bricks at home? Let your creativity loose with LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester’s newest play space: LEGO City Builder. This is an interactive city that visitors can add their own elements and designs right into the display. The new play area includes skyscrapers, police and fire stations, cafes, suburban streets, beaches, a LEGO Friends section and more. Celebrate the grand opening of this exciting new space with photo opportunities and custom builds created by Master Model Builder Anthony Maddaloni. Admission starts at $16.95; children under age 2 are free. Opening hours are Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sundays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester is located at 39 Fitzgerald St. in Yonkers. For more information, call 844-740-9223 or visit westchester.legolanddiscoverycenter.com.
Graham Clarke’s Musical Fridays On Fridays from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Meeting Room. Recommended for toddlers and preschoolers. Families are always welcome. Rock out at the Rye Free Reading Room on Friday mornings when popular children’s musician Graham Clarke performs. Kids love Graham’s silly humor and fun songs and will enjoy moving and grooving to the beat with this energetic performer. Please arrive early to find parking; doors will be closed 10 minutes after show begins or when room is at “fire code” capacity, and no one will be admitted after that. Weather permitting, Graham’s performance will be outside on the Village Green where a larger audience can be accommodated.
The Rye Arts Center The Rye Arts Center is located at 51 Milton Road in Rye. Winter classes have begun. For more information, call 967-0700 or visit ryeartscenter.org.
Spring and Summer Classes Spring and summer classes are now available. The Rye Arts Center offers a wide range of visual and performing arts and STEAM program opportunities for children, teens and adults at all skill levels. Explore the center’s guide and find the perfect creative outlet for you and your family at ryeartscenter.org.
Free yoga at Rye Town Park Yoga instructor Dhokela Yzeiraj will begin Sunday morning classes at Rye Town Park starting June 3. Classes will be held on the lawn area near the gazebo and “Cope” sculpture exhibit. Yzeiraj invites people of all ages and backgrounds to balance their weekend with morning classes, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. She incorporates meditation along with gentle and grounding yoga postures. Participants should bring their own mats or practice directly on the grass. This is a donation-based class, with no required fees. Participants will be required to sign “hold harmless” forms. People can sign up at the Rye Town Park website or show up the morning of class. Class will be cancelled in case of rain the morning of. Yzeiraj is certified in raja yoga with Yoga Alliance and has been practicing for eight years. She is also trained in the ancient Indian medicine of Ayurveda, “The Knowledge of Life,” and incorporates it as yoga’s sister science in her teachings. She enjoys sharing this timeless wisdom in daily living through food, bodywork and gardening in community. For more information about the program, contact Yzeiraj at dhokela@gmail.com. Deadline for our What’s Going On section is every Thursday at noon. Though space is not guaranteed, we will do our best to accommodate your listing. Please send all items to news@hometwn.com.
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Picture House to advance screen ‘Leave No Trace’
The Pelham Picture House will run an advanced screening of “Leave No Trace,” the new movie starring Ben Foster, followed by a Q&A session with the film’s director Debra Granik.
On Wednesday, June 20 at 7:30 p.m., The Picture House Regional Film Center will host an advance screening of “Leave No Trace” followed by a Q&A with the Academy Award-nominated director Debra Granik. The film is set to have its theatrical debut on June 29. “Leave No Trace” tells the story of war veteran Will (Ben Foster) and his teenage daughter, Tom (Thomasin Harcourt McKenzie), who have lived off the grid for years in the forests of Portland, Oregon. When a small mistake tips them off to authorities, they are sent on an increasingly erratic journey in search of a place to call their own. After clashing with their new surroundings, Will and Tom set off on a harrowing journey back to their wild homeland.
After the film, Picture House critic-in-residence Marshall Fine will moderate a discussion and Q&A with Granik. Granik studied politics at Brandeis University and her first forays into operating a camera and collaborating on political documentation were with Boston-based media groups such as the Women’s Video Collective. After clocking considerable time in the world of educational media production, she had the chance to work on several long form documentaries by Boston-based filmmakers. From there, she moved to New York City to attend New York University’s Graduate Film Program. At NYU, Granik made several short films, one of which, “Snake Feed,” garnered an award at the Sundance Film Festival. She ex-
panded the story from “Snake Feed” into a longer script which formed the basis for the feature “Down to the Bone,” created with her producing partner, Anne Rosellini. “Down to the Bone,” was awarded the Best Director prize at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival. Her next film, “Winter’s Bone,” was nominated for four Oscars, including Best Picture, and won the Grand Jury Prize at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival. Granik and co-writer Rosellini were Oscar-nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay. Tickets to the advance screening and discussion are $15/general admission, $12/students, seniors and members, and are available at thepicturehouse.org or at the box office, 175 Wolfs Lane, Pelham, NY 10803. (Submitted)
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By JAMES PERO Staff Writer At Rafele Rye, the newly opened regional Italian restaurant on Purchase Street in Rye, authenticity is only paralleled by Raffaele Ronca’s quest for quality ingredients. According to Ronca, at his Rafele Rye, from the tables to the tomatoes—the former of which were all crafted specifically for the restaurant—sourcing equals success. “We’re going to be as organic as we can,” said Ronca, an executive chef who emigrated from Italy to the U.S. at the age of 21. “All the ingredients are imported from Italy, but we make everything in house. We make everything from scratch.” Similar to Rafele’s predecessor and sister restaurant in the West Village of Manhattan, Rafele NYC, the Rye location—barring some slight differences in menu options—will be serving up similar regional Italian dishes like a Zuppa di pesce stuffed with squid and mussels, stemming from Tuscany to Liguria, and, of course, Campania, where Ronca grew up. As for his famous cheesecake, which won “Best Cheesecake in America” from Food and Wine Magazine, it will also be making an appearance in Rye. While a commitment to tradition may dominate the menu, intimate knowledge of Italy’s diverse cuisine is far from the only “bit of Italianess,” as Ronca puts it, that Rafele brings to Rye. His overarching restaurant philosophy regarding food is also one born from his home country, according to Ronca. “I grew up in Italy, and in the summertime we ate tomatoes. We didn’t eat them in the winter time because they don’t grow, and when we get them elsewhere, they’re white and pale because they were forced to grow,” he told the Review. “Whatever we have in the moment that’s what our bodies crave.” For Ronca, that means not just sourcing produce and ingredients seasonally and locally—he’s already begun to explore a multitude of nearby farmers markets in Westchester for fresh produce—but also ensuring that they’re free of antibiotics, steroids and other hormones. “If you’ve been to Italy, you’ll see that these are the flavors you’ll get there,” he said. For most chefs, establishing a presence in a new territory can be an uphill battle as close to 20 percent of full-service restaurants fail within the first year of operation, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But aiding Ronca in his first-ever foray into Westchester will be a few key accolades, not the least notable of which is winning an episode of “Chopped,” a Food Network culinary competition reality show where chefs are tasked with creating dishes using surprise ingredients. “I think [winning] gave me a boost, definitely for the [Manhattan] restaurant, because people from all over the country see the show,” he said, adding that the winnings from that episode were all donated to St Elizabeth’s Pediatric Center in Yonkers. “It really helped the restaurant to grow, because it’s great exposure.” While Ronca may have defeated his opponents by assembling the best dish using ingredients altogether foreign to his style—lemon verbena, a packaged rice bowl and porchetta to name a few—his advice for any future “Chopped” contestants looking to gain an edge against the competition, was not dissimilar from his own personal philosophy. “Once you’ve made a decision on what you’re going to cook,” he said. “Stick with it.” CONTACT: james@hometwn.com
“Chopped” winner and chef, Raffaele Ronca will serve up a taste of Italy out of his new Rafele Rye restaurant, located on Purchase Street in the city of Rye. Photo courtesy James Beard Foundation
Rafele Rye 26 Purchase St. Rye, NY 914-481-8417 rafele.com Ingredients at Rafele Rye will be mostly imported from Italy and according to owner Raffaele Ronca, will emphasize seasonality and organic. Photo courtesy Rafele
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Town of Mamaroneck proposes gun ban
Greenburgh Nature Center to be honored
The Greenburgh Nature Center will receive the Westchester County Eco Award for the launch of the largest residential food waste recycling program in the county. Photo courtesy greenburghnaturecenter.org
On June 6, the Mamaroneck Town Council proposed a ban on possessing firearms in town buildings. Similar legislation was discontinued in February 2017, after public backlash and questions surrounding the legality of the proposal. Photo courtesy pixabay.com
By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer More than a year after scrapping similar legislation, the Mamaroneck Town Council has once again introduced a proposal to ban firearm possession on town property. Presented during a council meeting on June 6, Mamaroneck lawmakers are seeking to create an article in the town code to include a ban on possessing firearms in both town buildings and town-leased buildings. The town originally proposed the ban in late 2016, following the controversial opening of a gun store near an elementary school in Harrison; however, after ardent disapproval from the public and questions over the proposal’s constitutionality, Mamaroneck lawmakers nixed the idea altogether. “In America, anyone can challenge anything they want, but we feel the new proposal would be a well-grounded law based on previous court decisions,” said Town Supervisor Nancy Seligson, a Democrat. “I think it would be able to stand up against a challenge if it was tested.” Under the proposed article, only police officers, employees of banking institutions whose job requires transporting money and
“individuals in the service of the United States” would be exempt from the gun ban. The previous proposal banned individuals from possessing firearms on all property owned by the municipality, including sidewalks and parks, in addition to buildings owned by the town. According to Seligson, the new plan only restricts gun owners from possessing their weapons in town buildings, such as the Mamaroneck Town Center or firehouse. Consideration of the gun ban comes around the same time as a slew of recent shootings across the U.S., including one at Texas’s Santa Fe High School on May 18 in which eight people were killed and several others were injured. Prior to that, the shooting at Florida’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in February that saw 17 people killed, led several municipalities across the country to begin enacting legislation restricting firearm possession as a way to combat gun violence. In the proposed article, the Town Council explains it “is mindful of the right to bear arms,” as enumerated by the Second Amendment; however, the council continues it is also “aware of the country’s current plague of shootings of, and other types of
attacks on, innocent persons in schools, in the workplace” and other public areas, in proposing such legislation. According to the proposal, the Town Council’s goal is to provide “a safe working environment for town employees and a safe place for visitors of town buildings,” although it recognizes it cannot solve the issue of gun violence. The penalty for violating the potential ban would be a court-imposed fine of no less than $500 and not more than $1000, according to the legislation. Mamaroneck Village Mayor Tom Murphy, a Democrat and former town councilman, told the Review that while the village is not currently planning to propose a firearm ban, the idea hasn’t been ruled out for the future. Murphy was a member of the Town Council when it first proposed the gun ban in late 2016. The first public hearing to discuss the town’s potential gun ban is scheduled for June 20. Scott Sommavilla, the president of the Westchester Firearms Association who threatened to sue the town for its previous proposal, could not be reached for comment. CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com
Westchester County will be acknowledging the town of Greenburgh in partnership with the Greenburgh Nature Center with a county Eco Award for the launch of the largest voluntary residential food scrap recycling program in Westchester. The Greenburgh Nature Center introduced a pilot food scrap recycling program in the summer of 2015 about the benefits of composting using on-site zero-waste sorting stations. Since then, the nature center has been teaching local public schools on how to implement comprehensive recycling and composting as part of their daily operations. Greenburgh’s food scrap recycling program now gives
residents the opportunity to collect food scraps in countertop pails and divert these scraps from the waste stream. “We appreciate this wonderful recognition of our work to benefit the Greenburgh community,” says Margaret Tjimos-Goldberg, executive director of the nature center. “As a local leader in sustainability education, we encourage all communities to consider the benefits of this program and its positive impact on our environment.” The award will be presented to the Greenburgh Nature Center by County Executive George Latimer at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla on Tuesday, June 19 at 3 p.m. About Greenburgh Nature Center
The Greenburgh Nature Center’s mission is to ignite passion, curiosity and respect for our natural world. The nature center has been a leader in environmental education since 1975. Our 33-acre property includes a woodland preserve with hiking trails, organic garden, nature’s discovery playground, Native Plant Meadow, and more than 100 animals. The Greenburgh Nature Center is located at 99 Dromore Road in Scarsdale. For additional information, please visit greenburghnaturecenter.org. Connect socially at facebook.com/greenburghnaturecenter.gnc, on Twitter at @greenburghnc and on Instagram at @greenburghnaturecenter. (Submitted)
Latimer meets with general counsel of Mexico Westchester County Executive George Latimer joined with the general counsel of Mexico at Hope Community Services in New Rochelle on Tuesday, June 6 to present “Let’s Talk: A Dialogue with the General Counsel of Mexico.” The event was the first in a series of meetings between local elected officials and Mexican government representatives, to provide important details about the services that are available to the Mexican and Hispanic communities living in Westchester. “It is important for us to reach out to the Mexican community, which continues to grow exponentially in Westchester County,” Latimer said. “We want people
to know that there are services that the consulates can provide to communities in need, and we want to serve as the bridge that makes the connection between the Mexican community and other government entities.” White Plains resident Dora Puerta, who attended the event, said, “It is important to learn about all of the programs and services that are offered to our community.” The county executive was also joined by New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson, Councilman Louis Trangucci and Westchester County Legislator Terry Clements. The event provided information relating to programs and services in areas such as health, childcare, housing and human rights. (Submitted)
On June 6, Westchester County Executive George Latimer met with the general counsel of Mexico to provide information about services available to the Mexican and Hispanic communities in the county. File photo
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Bellows brings awareness to African water crisis A group of fourth-graders in Susan Marks’ Seekers and Solvers class at F.E. Bellows Elementary School—who had studied the water crisis in Africa, and more specifically, the water walk that young
girls take to get water for their villages—recently held a “Be Aware Fair” to share their knowledge with the rest of their peers. Having read numerous articles and books, watched videos
and researched information about the water crisis and its effects on young girls’ education, the students felt compelled to educate others about it and make a difference. They worked collabora-
tively to create posters, videos, slideshows and drawings to bring attention to the global issue. At the fair, the students welcomed other fourth-graders to their tables, where they presented the information they’d gathered and engaged in important discussions on the topic.
“Watching my students become so engaged in this project was amazing,” Marks said. “They were exposed to a global issue that many of them had no idea was even a problem. They showed compassion, were pushed out of their comfort zone and really were impressive in their eagerness to
F.E. Bellows Elementary School fourth-graders held a “Be Aware Fair” to share their knowledge about the water crisis in Africa with the rest of their peers. Photo courtesy Rye Neck school district
learn more.” At one station, students were challenged to carry a large backpack around their school’s gymnasium to simulate what young girls their age experience in Africa every day. “The main thing that the students discovered is that they are so lucky to live in a place where water is so accessible,” Marks added. “When they are thirsty, they can leave the classroom at any time and get water from a water fountain. Not everyone has that ability.” Fourth-grader Brady Sergio said he felt passionate about bringing awareness to the water crisis in Africa and hopes that more people can get involved to solve the problem. “They have to walk for hours and the water isn’t even clean,” he said. “Hundreds of thousands of people die because of this dirty water that they’re drinking. And to think about that they have to work for it, it’s astounding how they do that.” The project was part of the district’s Schoolwide Enrichment Model and F.E. Bellows’ Seekers and Solvers STEAM (science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics) program, designed to develop students’ ability to think critically and creatively through project-based learning experiences. (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
102 Stonewall Circle, Harrison 5/22/18 $1,500,000
106 Brush Hollow Close, Rye 5/4/18 $520,000
11 Dorchester Road, Rye 4/30/18 $1,600,000
11 Wendover Road, Rye 5/15/18 $2,710,000
123 Crystal St., Harrison 4/24/18 $517,500
123 Webster Ave., Harrison 5/2/18 $650,000
134 Lincoln Ave., Purchase 5/14/18 $999,000
14 Coolidge Ave., Rye 4/30/18 $1,225,000
14 Whippoorwill Road, Rye 5/15/18 $1,050,000
15 Bayberry Lane, Rye 4/25/18 $675,000
15 Sky Meadow Farm, Purchase 5/2/18 $2,510,000
155 Harrison Ave., Harrison 5/1/18 $660,000
9 Coventry Court, Purchase 5/9/18 $2,295,000
9 Boxwood Place, Rye 4/26/18 $1,359,000
8 Woodland Road, Harrison 5/22/18 $1,150,000
752 Forest Ave., Rye 4/24/18 $2,345,000
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Stepping out for football LIVE MIKE Mike Smith
As I’m quickly finding out, recovering from surgery is never fun. On May 21, I went under the knife to have a broken shoulder repaired, and the last few weeks have been trying to say the least. I’m dealing with constant pain throughout the day, falling asleep is a chore, and even the tasks that I once took for granted—say, putting on a t-shirt—have become frustrating endeavors that have me ready to throw up my hands in despair, if only I had that sort of range of motion. But by and large, the toughest part of my recovery process hasn’t been the pain, it’s been the isolation. Without the ability to drive, I’ve been stuck at home, unable to head into the office or to cover the high school sporting events of the last month. With Netflix as my only constant companion, I’ve gotten a bit stir-crazy, as periodic walks to the corner store
seem to be my only connection to the outside world. But on Saturday, I’d finally had enough. Disobeying my doctor’s orders, I grabbed my camera, hopped in an Uber and headed up to Briarcliff High School to cover the Big Apple 7 on 7 Shootout for a few hours. And boy, am I glad I did. One of the things you take for granted in life is simply the energy of being around people on a day-to-day basis. And there are few events I cover each year that have as much energy as the Big Apple Shootout. For most teams, the Big Apple Shootout represents the true start to football season. Sure, the preseason doesn’t open up for another two months, but tournaments like this one are a prelude to the summer sessions that get our athletes ready. It’s the first chance teams have to run their offense against other programs, and even if there isn’t any hitting—or pads for that matter— the intensity is there as players psych themselves up for the long road ahead. And it’s not just the athletes
who are buzzing. Coaches come into the tournament eager to see what the new crop of athletes will bring to the table; fans nervously chat about which underclassmen made the biggest strides in the offseason; and Rye football staple Luke Walsh, as always, patrols the sidelines, exhorting the Garnets on with unbridled enthusiasm. If the weather didn’t give it away, I could have sworn it was October. Of course, I ended up paying for my little jaunt up north. My shoulder is in no way ready for me to come back and take photos on an every day basis. In fact, I spent the next two days in excruciating pain, icing my broken wing around the clock just to be able to type this story. But you know what? It was worth it. Just to be able to spend a few hours among 20 or so teams all working toward a common goal reminded me of what I’m working toward with my own physical therapy; not only getting out of the house, but getting back on the sidelines where
On June 9, a Rye defender makes a play against Panas at the Big Apple 7 on 7 Shootout at Briarcliff High School. Sports Editor Mike Smith was happy to be back on the sidelines this past weekend. Photo/Mike Smith
I belong. Besides, I’ve watched just about everything Netflix has to
offer at this point. I’m ready to watch some real drama unfold this fall.
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Big Apple showdown By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor On June 9, a number of area football programs got their first taste of summer competition as they took the field at Briarcliff High School for the annual Big Apple 7 on 7 Classic. The event, which serves as the unofficial start to summer workouts, was attended by schools from Section I and beyond, and gave coaches an idea of what they will be working with once the 2018 season kicks off in earnest on Aug 12. Bronx-based CHSAA squad Cardinal Hayes emerged as the overall champion at the passing tournament, besting a 21-team field that included Section I powers like 2017 Class A runner-up
Rye, Class B hopefuls Rye Neck, host Briarcliff and others. For reigning Class D champion Tuckahoe High School, the smallest school in the mix, the chance to mix it up against larger schools including Class B Bronxville and the eventual champs from Hayes, helped set the tone for upcoming summer workouts. The setup of the Big Apple Classic, which focuses on the passing game without the inclusion of linemen, allowed quarterbacks, receivers and running backs to work on their routes against different defensive coverages in a controlled scenario. “It was our first time competing at the 7 on 7 and it was a great experience for our guys,” Tuckahoe head coach Tom Itri said. “At
A player makes a catch against Rye Neck at Briarcliff High School. Photos/Mike Smith
this point, it’s about gaining more familiarity with our offense and working on replacing the core group that just graduated.” While some schools, like Rye, came into Saturday’s tournament with some key returners including quarterback Declan Lavelle, the Tigers are incorporating a number of new players into starting roles, like junior signal-caller Justin Lee as he takes over for three-year starter Matt Annunziata who will be playing for Curry College in the fall. “It’s been a very easy transition for us because even though Justin didn’t get a lot of reps behind Matt last year, he got the chance to learn under a three-year starter,” Itri said. “And we just used Saturday as a chance to get him more comfortable with the offense without the running
game involved.” Using the Big Apple tournament as a starting point, local programs will now look ahead toward the summer months, where voluntary workouts will help prepare the players for the fall campaign. For smaller programs like Tuckahoe, which will need to replenish its numbers before two-a-days begin, Saturday’s showing will hopefully build enthusiasm among potential players who might be inclined to come out for the football team. “We were lucky enough to finish last season with 39 guys on the roster, but being a smaller school, we’re hoping to use the summer workouts as a chance to get guys on the roster and use our returning players to build participation,” Itri said. “We know that our current players are the best recruiting tool we have so we want to have as many people come to our workouts as possible and see if football is for them.” CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com
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Tuckahoe quarterback Justin Lee runs with an interception on June 9. Lee will take over the Tigers’ offense this year after the graduation of longtime starter Matt Annunziata.
Mekhi Clark, member of the Tuckahoe Tigers, battles Bronxville defenders for a ball at Briarcliff High School. Several area programs turned out for this year’s Big Apple classic.
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