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Westchester seeks to install red light cameras By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer

Jill Krutick has opened up a fine art gallery in Mamaroneck showcasing some of her works. The gallery, located on Mount Pleasant Avenue, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 14. For more, see page 6. Photo/Franco Fino

County board approves White Plains senior housing project By JAMES PERO Staff Writer After a vote by the county Board of Legislators, Westchester will add dozens of new affordable housing units aimed at accommodating seniors. The project—Mount Hope Plaza in the city of White Plains— will kick-start the addition of 56 units of affordable senior housing for residents 62 years old or older that make between 50 to 60 percent of the median income. On Monday, June 7, the Board of Legislators unanimously approved the acquisition of a property located on 65 Lake St. in

White Plains for $2.1 million under the mandate that it will be used for senior affordable housing for the next 50 years. The building will be six stories and consist of 48 one-bedroom and eight two-bedroom apartments as well as 41 parking spaces; the project will cost upwards of $25 million—some of which will be subsidized by grants from New York State that include $2.8 million from the New York State Supportive Housing Opportunity Program. “This is a dream project,” said Board of Legislators Chairman Ben Boykin, a White Plains Democrat. “… These are the kinds of projects we need more of in West-

chester County and I’m thrilled to see it moving forward.” The project will mark the culmination of efforts by the city of White Plains, county government, and The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, who currently owns the property. According to the last census conducted in 2010, a little more than 16 percent of Westchester County’s population is 65 years of age or older—a rate that is expected to climb in the years to come. In a survey conducted by the New York State Office for the Aging in 2011, Westchester County’s proportion of residents who

are 60 or over is projected to grow from nearly 190,000 in 2010 to more than 260,000 in 2040. Westchester County mirrors a trend of increasing average age seen nationally over the past 16 years. According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau in 2017, between the years 2000 to 2016 the median age in the U.S. rose from 35 to nearly 38 as the average life expectancy teeters around 78—a level fueled in part by increasingly effective medical treatments and knowhow. With the median age expected HOUSING continued on page 9

Westchester lawmakers have requested permission from the state to install red-light cameras throughout the county. In a special meeting on June 11, the county Board of Legislators voted unanimously to ask New York state government to allow the county to install up to 100 cameras at intersections and create a new traffic and parking enforcement agency. At the moment, county lawmakers have not revealed prospective locations for the redlight cameras. “The measure was passed in order to get it into the hands of state legislators quickly, because the state legislative session is ending,” said White Plains Democrat Ben Boykin, chairman of the Board of Legislators. “This does not mean that the county is on the verge of installing red light cameras.” If eventually approved by the state, the county government would be required to draft and approve a local law authorizing the red-light cameras, which could take longer depending on public discussion about the law. During the June 11 special meeting, legislators approved what’s known as a home rule, enabling legislation that grants

the county permission to request authorization from the state government. County lawmakers called for the special meeting on June 8 in order to get permission from the state before the end of its legislative session. The state’s session ends on June 20, after press time. State Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins, a Yonkers Democrat, and state Assemblyman Gary Pretlow, a Mount Vernon Democrat, have sponsored the bill on the state level. If the county’s request makes its way through the state Legislature and is ultimately approved by the end of the legislative session, it would need the approval of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat. The state bill suggests that redlight cameras could prevent drag racing and accidents. Typically, the cameras take pictures of drivers running through red lights or those stuck in the middle of an intersection. Afterwards, tickets are mailed out to violators. Under state law, local governments must first get permission from the state Legislature to install the cameras. As of press time, the cities of Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, White Plains and Yonkers already CAMERAS continued on page 8

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Former Syracuse pol joins race for governor By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer Former Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner, an ex-ally of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration, is now looking to unseat him.A now outspoken critic of Cuomo, Miner announced her gubernatorial candidacy as an independent on June 18. “The price of politics as usual and the cost of corruption is weighing us all down,” Miner said on Twitter. “That’s why I’m running for governor—not as a Democrat, not as a Republican, but as a citizen of New York. Join me and let’s build a better [New York] together.” Although Miner, a Democrat, has hinted at running for governor since she vacated her mayoral seat in 2017, the candidate did not seek the party’s nomination at its convention in May. She served as the Syracuse mayor from 2010 through 2017. Miner said she is running on the line of the Serve America Movement, and will solicit petition signatures to get on the ballot for November’s general election. According to the group’s website, its goal is to ultimately build a new political party, as it believes the American political system is broken. The one-time political ally of Cuomo has been at odds with the

governor for the last five years, after publicly criticizing his budget which left municipalities across the state broke. Miner was once Cuomo’s hand-picked co-chairwoman of the state Democratic Committee after he became the governor in 2011. More recently, Miner has slammed Cuomo’s administration for ties to corruption. Joe Percoco, a former top aide to the governor, was convicted of corruption charges earlier this year. And on June 18, Alain Kaloyeros, the former head of the SUNY Polytechnic Institute, stood trial for sending $1 billion in upstate development deals to several Cuomo campaign donors. With Miner announcing her bid for governor, the contest balloons to a four-way race. Marc Molinaro, the Republican nominee and former Dutchess County executive, welcomed Miner to the race, saying, “As yet another criminal corruption trial involving the Cuomo administration kicks off in federal court, it comes as little surprise that this is now a four-way contest.” He added, “The Cuomo corruption holding New York back from reaching its true potential must end.” Other third-party candidates include Libertarian candidate Larry Sharpe, who previously ran for U.S. vice president under the Libertarian Party nomination in

Former Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Minor, a Democrat, has announced that she will run as an independent candidate against Gov. Andrew Cuomo this November. Photo courtesy wikipedia.org

2016, and Green Party candidate Howie Hawkins, who is also a member of the Socialist organization Solidarity. As of press time, Cuomo is also facing a challenge from within his own party as actress Cynthia Nixon, a Manhattan resident, plans to primary the governor for the Democratic nomination. That primary is scheduled for Sept. 13. CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com

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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.

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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Rye Neck MS named Gold Star school Rye Neck Middle School was designated as a Gold Star No Place for Hate School by the

Anti-Defamation League for the fifth consecutive year. A small group of students, along with

sixth grade counselor Meegan Lawlor and art teacher Trisha Appel, accepted a banner during

Rye Neck Middle School counselor Meegan Lawlor, left, art teacher Trisha Appel, right, and a group of middle school students accept a banner during a ceremony in New York City on May 29. Photo courtesy Rye Neck school district

a ceremony in New York City on May 29. “This recognition shows that our school is actively working to create a more inclusive environment,” Lawlor said. “The No Place for Hate program has provided a structure for what has always been one of the most important parts of middle school counseling. It’s wonderful for the students to attend the recognition ceremony. We all came back inspired and feeling rewarded.” Throughout the year, sixththrough eighth-graders participated in a variety of activities as part of the schoolwide No Place for Hate program, designed to increase student awareness about respect, create an inclusive and tolerant school community and empower students to reduce bullying. After reading Nora Raleigh Baskin’s book, “Anything But Typical,” which highlights the importance of acceptance, not just tolerance, the students welcomed the author to their school to discuss the inspirations behind her books and participate in a writer’s workshop. In addition, sixth-graders created a diversity quilt to learn about the importance of community and participated in a workshop that taught them how to prevent online bullying. During No Name-Calling

NO PLACE FOR HATE WESTCHESTER SCHOOLS Dobbs Ferry Middle School Edgemont Junior/Senior High School Greenville School John Jay High School Port Chester Middle school Primrose Elementary School Rebecca Turner Elementary School Rye Middle School Rye Neck Middle School Seely Place School Somers High School Somers Intermediate School Somers Middle School Springhurst Elementary School Thomas Edison Elementary School White Plains High School Week, sixth- and eighth-graders learned that their words can affect others, and seventh-graders discussed the power of the bystander and how important it is to move from “bystander” to “upstander” or ally. In addition, each homeroom throughout the school focused on an attribute that would make their middle school a safer and kinder place to be, such as kindness or open-mindedness, and created a chain of examples of things they could do in their individual lives to make Rye Neck

Middle School a No Place for Hate school. “These activities help students to take ownership of their environment and realize how incredibly powerful each student is,” Lawlor said. “When a group of students truly believe that their voices can make a difference, it helps to create a positive, inclusive school environment. The No Place for Hate program doesn’t guarantee that there will never be conflict, but that we are committed to addressing it.” (Submitted)

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Local artist features

work in new art gallery For Jill Krutick opening a working studio in the village’s downtown area is another stride toward blossoming as a professional artist. According to Krutick, a Mamaroneck resident, when the newly-built 2,000 square foot gallery style space became available, it was the perfect opportunity to begin showcasing her work locally. Located in the heart of the village, the art gallery is situated at 425 Mt. Pleasant Ave., overlooking Mamaroneck Avenue and directly across the street from the Metro-North train station. “When I saw that the space was available, I thought it was just a blessing and great timing,” Krutick said. “The space really lends itself to creating wonderful light.” Originally hailing from Long Island, Krutick became a professional artist later in life, first working in finance covering stocks related to entertainment and leisure. After a long career there, Krutick said it might seem like an unusual jump into an art industry completely unrelated to her previous life, but there was always a creative side to everything she accomplished, making it a natural transition. “I was certainly an artist at a very young age,” she told the Review. “It was a passion that I’ve always had and something that I always came back to during my maternity leaves later in my career.” Though it was initially an unplanned career move, Krutick said it was clear she was heading down the path of becoming an artist, considering how much she enjoyed painting. “I realized that I was having so much fun, that I wanted to dedicate myself full time to art,” she added. According to Krutick, her paintings communicate the emotion and the journey of life by captivating an array of different colors and textures. Stylistically, Krutick considers herself a contemporary abstract expressionist, with most of her paintings being created on canvas in both oils and acrylics. For most artists, especially those that are self-employed, earnings vary widely. According

Her paintings communicate the emotion and journey of life by captivating an array of different colors and textures, according to Krutick.

Mamaroneck resident Jill Krutick originally worked in the finance industry, but dedicated her life to art 10 years ago.

to the U.S. Bureau of Labor, many artists hold another job because of the difficulty in earning income from selling paintings and other works of fine art. However, for Krutick, already having more than 100 collectors worldwide, including museums and corporations, her early success proves she is capable of establishing a notable presence in

the art industry. “Artists like Jill Krutick have taken up a courageous practice; to explore the depths of visual expression as the means of communicating her sensation,” said Ira Goldberg, a former executive director of The Art Students League, an 142-year old art school in New York. “We laud her pursuit [and] we champion her crusade.”

While Krutick will be focusing on building up the gallery, known as Jill Krutick Fine Art, she will also soon be showcasing her work in front of even wider audiences. In March 2019, Krutick will host her first large-scale museum exhibition at the Coral Springs Museum of Art in Florida. Her showcase will be hosted in the museum’s 5,000 square-foot gallery. Krutick is also preparing for a joint show with another popular artist, J. Steven Manolis, at the National Arts Club in New York City; that exhibit will open this upcoming October. “Ultimately, the goal is to get exposure for your work and try to attract people to follow you, your career and share your art with the community,” she said. CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com

Krutick is expecting to showcase her work in New York City this October.

JILL KRUTICK FINE ART 425 Mt. Pleasant Ave. Mamaroneck, NY 914.522.0420 Jillkrutickfineart.com

On June 14, the village of Mamaroneck Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the grand opening of Jill Krutick Fine Art, a new art gallery that features works by resident Jill Krutick. The gallery overlooks Mamaroneck Avenue. Photos/Franco Fino

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Save the Sound begins annual water quality testing PBS screening to highlight Boston Post Road

Volunteer citizen scientist Richard Thompson at work in White Plains. Contributed photo

Save the Sound began its fifth annual summer water quality monitoring season on June 18 with 20 trained volunteers testing water at 63 sites for bacteria that indicate the presence of sewage. Volunteer citizen scientists from across the region will collect water quality samples in Port Chester, Rye, village of Mamaroneck, Larchmont, town of Mamaroneck, New Rochelle, Pelham, Mount Vernon, Harrison, and White Plains, as well as in Greenwich, Connecticut, and Little Neck Bay in Queens. «Bacterial pollution from sewage is a serious problem in many of our rivers, streams and harbors—it is a public health hazard and degrades our natural environment,” said Tracy Brown, director of Save the Sound. “This program is an effective tool for tracking down and stopping sewage leaks. We have seen im-

provements in water quality in communities that are willing to look at the data and follow up with repairs. We hope to continue this success this season and for years to come, until every western sound community can count on clean water.” Staff processes the samples at Save the Sound’s lab in the village of Mamaroneck, made possible by an Environmental Protection Agency equipment loan program. “We follow an EPA-reviewed protocol to ensure we’re bringing accurate information to the public and to the decision-makers who have the power to clean up our harbors and the sound,” said Peter Linderoth, water quality program manager for Save the Sound. “This program is a successful model for how residents, non-profits, and government can collaborate to clean up our waterways.”

Data sets, maps and analysis of 2014–2017 water quality results can be viewed on Save the Sound’s website, savethesound.org. Volunteers interested in becoming citizen scientists can follow these instructions to sign up. Save the Sound is a bi-state program of Connecticut Fund for the Environment with an established 45-year track record of restoring and protecting the waters and shorelines of the sound. From its offices in New Haven and Mamaroneck, Save the Sound works for a cleaner, healthier and more vibrant Long Island Sound where humans and marine life can prosper year-round. Our success is based on scientific knowledge, legal expertise, and thousands of ordinary people teaming up achieve results that benefit our environment for current and future generations. (Submitted)

On Sunday, July 29 at 4 p.m., join the Jay Heritage Center for a whirlwind documentary tour of 10 streets that influenced the way we travel around the United States. Come for a private screening of PBS’ newest feature, “10 Streets that Changed America.” The screening will be followed by lively conversation with author and journalist Eric Jaffe. A cocktail reception will follow at the Jay Mansion which looks out on America’s oldest highway, the Boston Post Road.This fascinating film traces many familiar routes from Manhattan to Rye including the 400-year evolution of Broadway: from Native American road, to Dutch trading route, to the home of America’s earliest public transit, to an electrically lighted theater district known as the “Great White Way.” Westchester residents will take special interest in the ride from Boston (where more than a dozen historic mile markers have recently been restored) to New York on a dirt “highway,” which was created for the nation’s first mail carriers—a section of this road was designated a National Historic Landmark by the Na-

Author Eric Jaffe beside Westchester Turnpike Mile Marker No. 24 at the Jay Estate in Rye. Photo/Nate Dorr

tional Park Service in 1993 with the home of Founding Father John Jay as its keystone. Jaffe will introduce the program and answer questions afterwards. He is the author of “The King’s Best Highway” (2010), a social history of America’s first postal route, and “A Curious Madness” (2014), a family memoir about a World War II war crimes mystery. He is a former journalist who most recently

served as New York bureau chief for CityLab, the Atlantic’s urban life channel. He is currently editorial director of Sidewalk Labs, an Alphabet company that uses technology to improve urban life. $10 for Jay Heritage Center members and members of the Harvard Club of Westchester; $15 for general admission. All proceeds benefit continued preservation of the 23-acre Jay Estate. (Submitted)

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In a 16-0 vote on June 11, Westchester lawmakers approved a home rule, requesting permission from the state to install red-light cameras throughout the county. The county must first receive approval from state government before installing the cameras. Photo courtesy youtube.com

have red-light cameras installed in their respective municipalities. Overall, those opposed to the cameras have criticized them for being used primarily as a way to generate extra revenue in cashstrapped municipalities. According to Jason Chervokas, the communications director for the county Democratic cau-

cus, the county would need to carefully consider any fiscal implications and costs of installing red-light cameras before approving them for Westchester. Earlier this year, the county projected a $28.7 million deficit in its $1.8 billion budget. Besides collecting property taxes, the county has limited options for generating

revenue; hence, county lawmakers are aiming to use the cameras to help cover that shortfall. As of press time, there aren’t any projections for how much revenue red-light cameras could generate for the county government. CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com

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County announces 2018 Eco Award winners Westchester County Executive ronmental Facilities, said, “West- here, who care about the local enGeorge Latimer and the Depart- chester is fortunate to have so vironment and want to help make ment of Environmental Facilities many people living and working it better.” (Submitted) are proud to announce the winThe 2018 Eco Award winners: ners of the first-ever county Eco • T own of Bedford: For achieving the highest municipal curbside recycling Awards. The awards recognize rate in Westchester in 2017 (35%) outstanding contributions to the county’s local environment and • Town of Lewisboro: For achieving a municipal curbside recycling rate of 33% in 2017 sustainability made by residents, students and schools, municipali• City of Rye: For achieving a municipal curbside recycling rate of 30% in ties, businesses and other organi2017 zations. • Town of Mamaroneck/village of Larchmont: For launching a voluntary “The Eco Awards provide an food scrap recycling program in 2017 opportunity to recognize those • Town of Greenburgh in partnership with the Greenburgh Nature individuals and institutions who Center: For launching a voluntary food scrap recycling program in 2017 contribute to making Westchester • Town of Somers: For being designated a Climate Smart Community by a great place to live, work and visNew York State, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability it by improving and caring for our • Reunion Foods (Irvington): For a commitment to healthy food choices, local environment,” Latimer said. animal welfare and environmental sustainability The winners will be official• E co Bags (Ossining): For dedication to reducing waste and a commitment ly recognized on June 27 at 3 to production in socially responsible environments p.m. at an awards ceremony at Kensico Dam Plaza. The coun• DeCicco & Sons (Larchmont): For constructing and operating one of the nation’s most energy-efficient, cleanest and greenest supermarkets ty executive will be on hand to present the awards and meet with • Greyston Bakery (Yonkers): For diverting 735,000 lbs. of brownie waste for use as animal feed in 2017, demonstrating a commitment to the winners. sustainability In addition to several schools, students, local businesses, • Tidal New York (New Rochelle): For developing a manufacturing process that produces flip-flops with almost zero waste, and a mission of hiring non-profits and other organizamilitary veterans tions, three municipalities will also receive awards for posting the • Fox Lane H.S. “Envirothon Team 7: For earning a third-place finish at the 2018 Hudson Valley Regional Envirothon, Westchester’s highest highest curb side recycling rates in scoring team 2017: the town of Bedford, town • R ye Country Day School: For a commitment to teaching sustainability of Lewisboro and city of Rye. The and environmental awareness efforts of these municipalities and others help make Westchester • Scarsdale H.S.: For the Sustainable Garden Project which demonstrates sustainable food production and has provided thousands of pounds of one of the best recycling counties hand-grown organic food for local soup kitchens and food pantries in New York State. Westchester boasted a 50 percent recycling rate • Ossining H.S.: Julia and Sabrina Piccirillo-Stosser and Kiara Taveras: For being Grand Award winners at the 2018 Intel International Science in 2017, far outpacing the national and Engineering Fair; Madiha Zia: For being a finalist at the 2018 Intel recycling rate of only 34.6 percent. International Science and Engineering Fair Also, four students from Ossin• Groundwork Hudson Valley: For working to make neighborhoods more ing High School will be honoured livable and sustainable through on-the-ground environmental projects with awards for receiving special • The Great Healthy Yard Project: For working to improve and protect the recognition at the 2018 Intel Inquality of our drinking water in order to help families lead healthier lives ternational Science and Engineering Fair. Fox Lane High School • Repair Café Hudson Valley (Ossining): For offering free community events where people work with repair coaches to fix beloved but broken will also be honoured for earning items a third place finish at the Hudson Valley Regional Envirothon. • Hendrick Hudson Free Library: For being the first library in Westchester to be certified as a Green Business and establishing itself as a leader in Louis Vetrone, deputy commispromoting sustainability sioner of the Department of Envi-

Rye Neck names valedictorian, salutatorian Rye Neck High School seniors Allie Liebmann and Olivia Dunne—who have been close friends since kindergarten— have been named the valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, of the Class of 2018. Both accomplished students, who have worked incredibly hard throughout their high school careers, said it was validating to receive the school’s top honors. “Throughout high school, I’ve put a lot of time and effort into always doing my best,” Dunne said. “There were definitely points in high school when I felt overwhelmed by the amount of work I had to do, but ultimately I think that working hard at so many different things was what made me successful.” Dunne attributed her success to the support of her family, friends, classmates, teachers and coaches, and described them as people who have challenged her and pushed her to become a better version of herself. “Allie and I have been really close friends since kindergarten, and I definitely attribute a lot of my success to her,” Dunne added. “She is one of the most patient, generous and kind people I have ever met, and spending so much time with her has had a tremendously positive influence on me.” Liebmann also credited her friends’ and family’s support for giving her the opportunity to pursue her passions and praised Dunne for her constant support and friendship. “My parents and teachers have always been there to help me with anything I needed, but it is really my friends who have

Rye Neck High School senior Allie Liebmann was named valedictorian of the Class of 2018. Liebmann is a member of the Mock Trial team, Spanish Club, Student Awareness Coalition, high school band and varsity field hockey team.

had the most impact,” she said. “Olivia is a smart, amazingly hardworking, strong, talented person and I truly would not have been able to accomplish anywhere near as much in high school without her.” Liebmann added that she was humbled to receive the recognition. “I think being valedictorian is a reflection of my hard work, my love of learning and the support I’ve had throughout high school,” she said. The soon-to-be graduates said if they could give any piece of advice to the incoming freshmen, it would be to pursue their passions, explore new opportunities, participate in extracurricular activities, take classes in subjects that interest them but

Senior Olivia Dunne was named Rye Neck’s Class of 2018 salutatorian. Dunne is a member of the Science Research Program, Italian Club, Mock Trial team and Student Senate, and has been class president for four years. Photos courtesy Rye Neck school district

also do things that are completely out of their comfort zone. “High school is a great time to find out more about the things you’re passionate about,” Dunne said. “Don’t be afraid to take challenging classes or classes that require a lot of work. Get involved, dedicate yourself to a few things you love, and do everything you can to expand on that passion.” In the fall, Dunne will attend the University of Chicago, where she plans to pursue her interests in molecular engineering and biological sciences. Liebmann will be attending Yale University, where she plans to further pursue her interests in math and science. (Submitted)

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I have to say, it’s sort of sad how much of a sucker I am sometimes for sports. Last week, the 2018 World Cup kicked off, and without the U.S.—or my second, adopted team, Italy—in the mix, I vowed to sit this one out. It seemed like an easy enough decision for me; I don’t really watch much soccer, save the World Cup, and without that sense of nationalistic pride that one normally gets when soccer’s biggest tournament rolls around, watching a bunch of guys I’ve barely heard of kick a ball around a soccer field for a month seemed like a real waste of time. But then I watched Spain vs. Portugal and just like that, I was full steam ahead on the World Cup. Last Friday, the two European powers squared off in an classic 3-3 draw that showcased the absolute best of what the World Cup has to offer; two

neighborly rivals trading shots in a fast-paced affair with Ronaldo, who is by many accounts the best player on the planet, scoring his third and final goal of the game in the 88th minute to knot things up? That’s so good it had to be scripted! And as a result, wouldn’t you know it, I started to care about the World Cup again. In the next few days, I watched Iceland draw with Argentina, and I watched El Tri top the vaunted Germans. It didn’t matter that my team wasn’t involved, I was just sucked in by the pageantry and competitiveness of the whole thing. And as much as my continuing appreciation of the World Cup is owed to the high-level soccer being played, it’s also a testament to the accessibility of sports in general. I’m the kind of guy who will easily spend an afternoon watching a sporting event that I really don’t care about. I’ve killed days watching curling, rugby and professional darts just because there’s something about competition—no mat-

ter how mundane—that I find thrilling. And unlike American football, with its confusing rules and various intricacies or baseball, with its interminable downtime, soccer is a sport that’s pretty easy to pick up and follow—albeit on a basic level. It’s accessible for neophyte fans, such as myself, and seemingly simple enough so that even viewers with a loose understanding of strategy can piece together what is happening in the general flow of the game. The beauty of the sport is in its relative simplicity, and that’s a major reason it’s such a huge hit worldwide. So yeah, it took me all of one day to completely abandon my plan to pass on the World Cup. No U.S.? No Italy? No problem. But as much fun as I’m having watching the games so far, I still wish there was an American team to root for. The Women’s Cup in 2019 still seems way too far away.

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The 2018 World Cup kicked off last week, and despite having no American team in the mix this year, Sports Editor Mike Smith is tuning in. Contributed photo

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Local athletes honored By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor On Thursday, June 14, the Mamaroneck Old Timers’ Association honored four senior student athletes for their athletic prowess as well as their contributions to the community. This year’s recipients—Rye Neck’s Conor Liguori and Sam Yannuzzi and Mamaroneck’s Emily Mahland and Bobby Bizzard—are the latest in a long line of local athletes to be honored in the annual banquet. According to Mamaroneck Old Timers’ Association President Joan Spedafino, the award— which has been handed out since 1975 for the boys and 1980 for the girls—is unique in that it is a reflection of athletic excellence and also takes into account the student-athletes’ commitment to community service and extra

curricular activities. “I personally think this is the greatest award that our athletes can win because it’s really about the culmination of an entire athletic history, and it’s about who represents Mamaroneck and Rye Neck the best,” Spedafino said. “It might not be the player with the best batting average, but we are going to have the kid who is making contributions within the community.” Players were nominated throughout the year by the coaching staffs at both Mamaroneck and Rye Neck high schools, and their resumes were pored over by the Old Timers’ Association board members until two athletes from each school remained. All of the student-athletes selected this year starred in at least two sports; Bizzard was a key contributor on Mamaroneck’s

Section I-winning lacrosse team this past spring and also played football, Mahland shined as a field hockey and lacrosse player, Liguori captained both the basketball and baseball teams for Rye Neck, and Yannuzzi was an All-State selection in softball and also helped lead her squad to the sectional semifinals in volleyball this past fall. And although Spedafino was thrilled with the selection of all four student-athletes this year, she admitted that watching Yannuzzi accept the award was particularly thrilling. Yannuzzi has served as the catcher and leader on Spedafino’s softball teams since she was in eighth grade. “Absolutely it was a proud moment,” she said. “And to see her named to the third-team All-State, it was very special.” CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com

Rye Neck’s Sam Yannuzzi swings at a pitch during a regular season game this year. Yannuzzi was recently selected to the All-State team.

From left, Conor Liguori, Sam Yannuzzi, Bobby Bizzard and Emily Mahland are honored at the 2018 Mamaroneck Old Timers’ Association Banquet. Contributed photo

Emily Mahland streaks toward the goal for Mamaroneck. Mahland took the Tigers to their first ever Section I final this year. Photos/Mike Smith

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