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Westchester raises smoking age to 21

In an effort to put more teeth into a Westchester animal cruelty law, officials are looking at amending a database that requires animal abusers to be registered within a countywide registry system. For story, see page 6.

County proposes to keep executive’s name off properties County lawmakers have proposed legislation that would prevent the county executive from putting his or her name on signs across Westchester, piggybacking an order placed by County Executive George Latimer earlier this year. Proposed by recently elected county Legislator Terry Clements, a New Rochelle Democrat, the bill mirrors one of Latimer’s first executive orders, which he signed when he took office in January. As part of the executive order, Latimer, a Democrat, ordered the removal of the exec-

utive’s name from all Westchester-owned parks, golf courses and other properties. In a memo written by the county Board of Legislators, lawmakers said the policy of having the county executive’s name on Westchester property provides “free political advertising” to the incumbent and is “a complete waste of taxpayer money.” If the bill is approved, current and future county executives cannot lift the ban without the county Legislature’s approval. During his 2017 campaign for county executive against then-County Executive Rob As-

torino, a Republican, Latimer promised to remove the executive’s face and name from Westchester-owned property. Prior to Latimer’s executive order, Astorino’s name was advertised across a number of county parks and buildings, as was the case for previous county executives. Since he took county office, Latimer has made it a habit of sending his executive orders to the Board of Legislators so that they could be adopted into law permanently, if desired. Without the approval of the board, any future county executive could

veto executive orders from a previous lawmaker. So far, county lawmakers have approved several of Latimer’s executive orders, including a ban on gun shows on county-owned property, as well as an order to establish a policy on how law enforcement addresses immigrants. As of press time, the county’s bill sits in legislative committee, waiting to be approved so that it could be voted on by the full Board of Legislators. Democrats hold a 13-4 supermajority on the board. -Reporting by Franco Fino

In a 16-1 vote, Westchester lawmakers approved a bill that increases the age to purchase tobacco products. On June 4, the county Board of Legislators officially raised the age to buy cigarettes and vaping products from 18 to 21 in an effort to reduce the amount people that become addicted to smoking. “I am so glad that Westchester County has joined the many jurisdictions in New York State and in neighboring states which have decided to put the public’s health and safety first,” said county Legislator MaryJane Shimsky, a Hastings-on-Hudson Democrat. “[This] will do much to protect our young people from the dangers of nicotine addiction.” Proposed in February by the county’s Democratic caucus, the bill follows suit with what other local communities have passed for their respective municipalities. In April, Rockland County passed a measure raising the age to buy tobacco or related products, while the town of New Castle passed similar legislation earlier last month. In 2013, New York City banned the sale of tobacco products to individuals under the age of 21. Additionally, 10 other counties across the state, including Suffolk, have outlawed selling tobacco products to people under that threshold. Nassau County enforces similar legislation, but restricts the sale of tobacco products to those under the age of 19. As of press time, the statewide age for purchasing tobacco

Westchester County has banned the sale of cigarettes and other tobacco-related products to anyone under the age of 21. Photo courtesy flickr.com

products is 18. State lawmakers have long debated whether legislation should be introduced to increase the smoking age. “This is an important step in keeping our kids safe and healthy, particularly with the research showing the negative impacts of nicotine on the adolescent brain,” said Majority Leader Catherine Parker, a Rye Democrat, on Westchester’s policy change. “Whatever we do to prevent kids from smoking or becoming addicted to nicotine today, pays dividends for a lifetime.” Democrats proposed to change the smoking age last year, but the legislation wasn’t popular with Republicans, who, through a bipartisan coalition, held a majority on the 17-member Board of Legislators at the time. With approval by the county Legislature, the measure will now move to County Executive George Latimer’s office for his signature. According to Catherine Cioffi, Latimer’s communications director, the county executive is expected to sign the bill on June 6, after press time. -Reporting by Franco Fino

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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.

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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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Is the food we consume safe to eat?

Rotten series creator Christine Haughney joins the Larchmont library for a free screening and discussion of an episode of her popular Netflix series “Rotten.” Photo courtesy Christine Haughney

In a world where huge global supply-chains are increasingly intertwined and consolidated, the documentary series “Rotten” starts on your dinner plate and follows the money to the shocking consequences—intended or not—of regulation, innovation and greed. Is the food we consume safe to eat? Join series creator Christine Haughney, for this screening of the episode “Garlic Breath” that delves into the global garlic industry. The screening will be followed by a discussion period. As more and more of the food industry become globalized, that question becomes more and more important. Haughney, who now writes for Politico, created the sixpart Netflix series “Rotten,” which began airing on Netflix

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in January 2018. “Rotten” explores global food safety and gives food the true crime treatment, diving deep into the food production underworld. Prior to her work in television, she was a staff reporter for The New York Times for eight years on the real estate, metro and media desks. She also reported on the real estate industry as a staff reporter at The Wall Street Journal and Crain’s New York Business. Her investigations in the real estate industry helped lead to the imprisonment of two real estate moguls. Earlier in her career, she worked as a junior reporter in The Washington Post’s New York bureau and was the first reporter sent in to report on the attacks at The World Trade Center on Sept. 11. Her reporting on air quality at Ground

Zero launched a federal investigation by the Environmental Protection Agency. She graduated from Wellesley College with a major in Political Science and minor in Economics. She also graduated from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism. She serves on the board of the Anne O’Hare McCormick Scholarship Fund. (Submitted)

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animal abuse registry By JAMES PERO Staff Writer The Westchester County Animal Abuser Registry may see the addition of new names as lawmakers move to rethink the threshold for how they qualify county residents. At two Board of Legislators subcommittee meetings on Monday June 4, legislators Virginia Perez, a Yonkers Democrat, and Margaret Cunzio, a Pleasantville Conservative, raised concerns over the threshold necessary to be added to the registry. Currently, though the local law creating the registry was adopted in 2012, only two names have been added to the list despite the adjudication of many other animal abuse crimes across Westchester. “I want to see mandatory inclusion on the animal abuser registry for anyone charged with animal cruelty,” said Perez said in a statement. “It has been said that the greatness of a society can be judged on how they care for their most vulnerable. We have the tools to help protect these animals and it is time to make sure this registry is being used properly.” Currently, as the local law

is written, a judge must place an offender on the registry, but according to an investigation by The Journal News that helped to spur the discussion of rethinking the law, many names were never added due to lack of awareness of the requirement by both police departments and sometimes offenders themselves. Offenders who accept plea bargains under the current iteration of the law are not added to the list. According to a statement by county lawmakers, one case in 2013 of an offender skirting the registry includes a man who was convicted of raping a Golden Retriever and subsequently sentenced to six years in prison. In addition to leaving animals vulnerable to abuse—the registry is a searchable database meant to be used as a vetting tool for people selling animals—the list may also act as a tool to flag violent offenders before they commit crimes against other people, given animal abuse in many cases can be a sign of sociopathic behavior. “Research shows us that behaviors like animal cruelty are often an indicator of sociopathic tendencies that could just as easily be directed toward children, the

The former location of Best Breeds in the village of Mamaroneck, pictured, where owner Richard Doyle was charged with mistreating animals. The storefront has since been shut down, but the backlash over the location led Mamroneck to approve the first anti-puppy mill law in the state. File photo

elderly, a spouse or others,” Cunzio said in a statement. “It is time to give the animal abuser registry

the power it was intended to have in order to keep pets out of the hands of known animal abusers.”

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Westchester lawmakers will mull lowering the threshold necessary to make the county’s Animal Abuser Registry after only two additions in the first six years of the law. Photo courtesy Flickr.com

Amending the law will be discussed by the board at its Public Safety and Legislation subcommittees in the months to follow. Previous discussions of adopting a countywide law that would ban the sale of dogs from so-called “puppy mills” were sparked in 2016 after several local municipalities adopted their own regulations, but never made its way to the Board of Legislators for a vote. The impetus for that law stemmed from a movement in the village of Mamaroneck, which in 2016 became the first municipality in the state to prohibit the sale of for-profit pets through what was dubbed by local activists as a “puppy mill law.” The ban was in response to a now-shuttered local business called Best Breeds, owned by Richard Doyle, who has since been barred from selling animals in New York after falsifying records and mistreating animals at his storefront. A similar statewide law was introduced this year but has not gone up for a vote by the state Legislature. CONTACT: james@hometwn.com

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Houlihan Lawrence open houses to appear on Waze In its latest effort to maximize exposure for its listings, Houlihan Lawrence, the leading real estate brokerage serving New York City’s northern suburbs, will begin feeding its open houses to Waze, the world’s largest community based traffic and navigation app. Each open house will receive a branded pin on the map at its location, along with a separate takeover ad that a user would see when at a complete stop within three miles of the home. “We’re proud to add this service to our mobile arsenal, which already includes our highly-rated?] iOS and Android app,” said Stephanie Williams, head of digital for Houlihan Lawrence. “It’s just the latest way we’re putting our client’s homes in potential buyer’s pockets.” In order to easily advertise each open house on Waze, Houlihan Lawrence partnered with HomeSpotter, whose Boost platform helps real estate brokers to advertise their listings on social media and online. The ability to also advertise on Waze was recently added and Houlihan Lawrence is one of the very first companies in the country to take advantage. The program will launch for the companywide June 3 Week-

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Beginning on June 3, Houlihan Lawrence will use the Waze app to advertise the company’s open houses in Westchester, Fairfield, Putnam and Dutchess counties. Photo courtesy houlihanlawrence.com

end Escapes Open House event, built around an integrated print and digital campaign promoting the area as an alternative to traditional summer destinations like the Hamptons. More than 350 properties are scheduled to be featured across Westchester,

Fairfield, Putnam and Dutchess counties, and agents will give out beach balls and frisbees to help build excitement. Houlihan Lawrence, which this year celebrates its 130th anniversary, is well-known for its innovation throughout the real estate industry. (Submitted)

County, state to meet over Hutch strikes Westchester County Executive George Latimer has called for a meeting with the New York State Department of Transportation after another incident involving a truck hitting an overpass above the Hutchinson River Parkway. According to Catherine Cioffi, the county executive’s communications director, Latimer has called for a meeting to take place in the county government office to develop an “enhanced and more aggressive” plan to prevent truckers from entering the parkway. As of press time, commercial vehicles are prohibited from traveling on the parkway, which is maintained by the state Department of Transportation. The call for a meeting comes after a truck carrying frozen chicken entered the parkway and crashed into the King Street bridge in Rye Brook on May 31. According to Westchester County police, debris from the truck had to be cleared from the parkway, causing delays during the morning. “We have had enough,” Latimer, a Democrat, said in a state-

After a truck crashed into the King Street bridge above the Hutchinson River Parkway on May 31, County Executive George Latimer has called for a meeting with the state Department of Transportation to find a solution to the reoccurring issue. Photo courtesy pennycolman.com

ment. “Thursday’s incident tells us that what has been done so far is not enough and we have to treat this like the serious problem that it is. The strikes are dangerous to motorists, pedestrians and those who live near the Parkway.” The incident is not the first of its kind on the Hutchinson River Parkway. For years, trucks have accidentally ventured onto the parkway and have crashed into bridges running above the road. County police encountered

another truck on the parkway on June 1 near Lincoln Avenue in Mount Vernon, in which the driver had to be escorted off the road, causing delays during the morning commute. The truck made it off the parkway without damaging anything, police said. Latimer has also called officials from the Trucking Association of New York to attend the meeting, which has no set date, as of press time. -Reporting by Franco Fino

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Iona Prep graduates 196 during 99th commencement Iona Preparatory School held its 99th Commencement exercises on Thursday, May 24, at Iona College in New Rochelle. A total of 196 seniors graduated, having earned more than $29 million in merit scholarships, with an average award of $60,300. Of note, 7,500 service hours were amassed in their senior year alone.

Visa CEO Alfred F. Kelly Jr., of Rye, received the Alumni Award and spoke to the graduates about choices and consequences; specifically, the choice to take Iona Prep with them as they enter the next phases of their lives. “I would strongly suggest that Iona Prep has gifted to you a number of great treasures:

friends, values, study habits and Christ,” Kelly said. “All four of these gifts, sounds like to me, are gifts that keep on giving…and can be with you the rest of your life.” This year’s valedictorian was Peter Calicchia, 18, from Tuckahoe. The salutatorian was Charlie Flanagan, 17, of Rye Brook. (Submitted)

Bro. Thomas Leto, Iona Prep president, reminds the graduates that they will always be loved, and are always welcome back home.

Alfred F. Kelly Jr., VISA CEO and recipient of the 2018 Alumni Award, speaks to the Class of 2018 about choices and consequences.

Bro. Thomas Leto with Iona Prep’s 2018 St. Columba Award-winners for exemplifying the ideals and traditions of Iona Prep, during commencement exercises at Iona College. Photos courtesy Diana Costello

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Taste of Harrison readies menu to support library Latimer calls for ban on conversion therapy County lawmakers will begin discussing a law banning minors from undergoing gay conversion therapy in Westchester at the behest of the county executive. The law, according to a May 30 letter sent by County Executive George Latimer, a Democrat, to lawmakers would ban anyone under the age of 18 from undergoing so-called gay conversion therapy—a pseudoscientific treatment aimed at changing the sexuality of a subject. “Conversion therapy is a dangerous practice aimed at altering the sexual orientation or gender identity of an individual,” reads Latimer’s letter. “Enactment of this legislation will protect minors from this practice and the long-term psychological and physiological harm that can come as a result of it.” Conversion therapy has been denounced by nearly all of the country’s leading health agencies, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Medical Association and the World Health Organization, who say that in addition to being ineffective and lacking scientific basis, can actually do psychological harm. Among the most harrowing iterations are conversion therapies that have been known to torture their enlistees through electrocution which has, in extreme cases, led to suicide. Already, 11 states and almost Dozens of Harrison restaurants and merchants are preparing their offerings for A Taste of Harrison scheduled for Sunday, June 10. Library supporters who make a modest donation to the library will receive wristbands enabling them to sample the delectable fare offered by restaurants in downtown Harrison. “A Taste of Harrison is a great event for the town,” Harrison Mayor Ron Belmont said. “It showcases the downtown restaurants and merchants and raises money for the library. Plus, you get to enjoy some excellent food. It’s a win-win-win for everyone.” Restaurants, merchants who donate raffle prizes, and other contributing sponsors including Willow Ridge Country Club underwrite the costs of the event so that all proceeds go to support the library through the Harrison Public Library Foundation, HPLF. A cadre of HPLF volunteers makes it all possible. “I’m very excited that the Taste of Harrison has returned for 2018,” Westchester County Leg-

islator Nancy Barr added. “It’s a fun way to raise money for the Harrison library. Many thanks to the restaurants, volunteers and residents who come together to make the day a success.” A Taste of Harrison is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 10. To join the fun, library supporters purchase wristbands that identify them to the participating restaurants. Wristbands

are $25 in advance or $30 the day of event for adults; $15 for children and free for those 4 and under. Wristbands can also be ordered online at harrisonpl.org/ taste-of-harrison or at the downtown Halperin Library and West Harrison Branch Library. Wristbands can be picked up at the downtown library on June 9 or at the HPLF information table the day of the event. (Submitted)

Westchester County Executive George Latimer is calling for a ban on gay conversion therapy which experts say is dangerous and ineffective. Photo courtesy Flickr.com

40 municipalities have passed their own bans on conversion therapy including New York City, Albany and Erie County in Western New York. Though the practice is limited by state regulations on providers—under law, any provider governed by the state Office of Mental Health is not permitted to conduct conversion therapy—it still exists through private entities not associated with those mental health facilities. If the law were to pass in West-

chester, anyone found to be providing conversion therapy would be fined up to $1,000 and potentially face up to one year in jail. The discussion will coincide with national Pride Month which celebrates members of the LGBTQ, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer, community across the country. According to a county Board of Legislators agenda, lawmakers will discuss the potential law in committee during June. -Reporting by James Pero

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Rye Neck students earn eSchoolData Art awards Rye Neck High School junior Pamela Chiera and senior Emma Finkenberg earned second place and honorable mention, respectively, in the eSchoolData Login Page Art Contest. The two students were among close to 60 students from the Lower Hudson Valley region who submitted works that illustrated how art is integral to STEM, science, technology, engineering and mathematics, subjects.

“I am so proud of these young women who have continuously shown creativity in the field of photography,” art teacher Jennifer Dallow said. “They were successful in capturing images that best represented the theme of STEAM and I am happy that they will be rewarded.” This year’s theme required students to submit either a photograph or scanned image of a drawing

that illustrates how the principles and aesthetics of art are incorporated into and reflected in STEM subjects. “Pamela’s photograph shows the magnificent engineered bridge over a peaceful body of water under a moody, cloudy sky,” Dallow added. “With cool colors and angled lines, it was the perfect combination of geometric and organic lines. Emma’s boats use a triangu-

lar shape that draws the viewer’s eye into the piece. It is well-composed and a great use of art elements showing a functional piece of engineering—the boats.” The art contest was created as a way to give back to school districts and the surrounding community by promoting local art and providing monetary awards for the winning entries, according to eSchoolData’s website. All winning submissions are published on the eSchoolData website, eschooldata. com/artists-gallery. (Submitted)

Rye Neck High School senior Emma Finkenberg earned honorable mention in the eSchoolData Login Page Art Contest for her photograph.

Rye Neck High School junior Pamela Chiera earned second place in the eSchoolData Login Page Art Contest for her photograph. Photos courtesy Rye Neck school district

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When you cover high school sports as long as I have, some games just seem memorable. Whether it’s because of a thrilling finish, an impressive milestone or historical context, there are some contests that simply stand out. I was reminded of one such game on Monday, when the Cincinnati Reds selected New Rochelle High School alum JoJo Gray with the 72nd pick in the MLB Draft. Gray, along with Beacon’s Lenny Torres, was one of two local hurlers selected on the first day of the draft, but his selection—and his status as a former Huguenot ace—certainly piqued my interest. After all, I have covered several of Gray’s high school games, seen him toss countless Kumar Nambiar fires a pitch for Mamaroneck in a 2015 game against gems and pick up more than his New Rochelle. Nambiar would go on to pitch for the Yale Bulldogs.

JoJo Gray steps in the box against Mamaroneck in 2015. Gray was a splendid two-way player for the Huguenots but made his bones as a college pitcher. Photos/Mike Smith

On June 4, New Rochelle graduate JoJo Gray was selected in the 2nd round of the 2018 MLB Draft by the Cincinnati Reds. On hearing the news, Sports Editor Mike Smith began to think about one of Gray’s most memorable high school games.

fair share of wins. So why is the game that I remember most vividly one that he lost? On April 21, 2015, Gray and the Huguenots hosted their league rivals from Mamaroneck in a game that local sports writers assuredly had circled on their calendars. The Huguenots may have been struggling coming into the meeting with a record of 2-5, while the Tigers were on their way to an eventual state title, but the pitching matchup alone made this one a potential instant classic. Gray was toeing the rubber for New Ro, squaring off against Tiger ace Kumar Nambiar in what was a hotly anticipated pitching matchup, perhaps the best that Section I would feature all season.

And boy, did it live up to the hype. Nambiar tossed eight innings of two hit, shutout baseball, while Gray went 8.1 with 10 strikeouts. The Tigers scored twice in the top of the ninth, and even though the Huguenots got one back in the bottom half of the inning, it wouldn’t be enough as the Tigers would escape with the win. Regardless of the score, one thing was certain; both Gray and Nambiar were the real deal. And even though you never know what the future holds for our local athletes, both hurlers eventually confirmed my suspicions. Nambiar would go on to star at Yale, where he started 11 games this past year, while Gray—whose fastball now sits

in the low-to-mid 90’s—became a standout at LeMoyne where he went 11-0 with a 1.25 ERA this year on his way to being drafted in the second round. But no matter what the future holds for Gray or Nambiar, that April game three years ago will always be one of my most vivid memories of this job. Getting to see two top-flight pitchers, their stories yet untold, battling against one another into extra innings? There’s a reason I love what I do. And as much as I enjoyed watching Gray pitch all those years ago, I’m just as excited to see what he’s going to do next.

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