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July 19, 2019 | Vol. 7, Number 28 | www.ryecityreview.com
County Health Department issues heat advisory
Building Bridges Members of St. John’s Episcopal Church, of Larchmont, have taken a service trip with Chappaqua-based Bridges to Community to build houses in the Dominican Republic. For more, see page 6.
Board OKs restoration of historic Playland rides On Monday, July 15, the Westchester County Board of Legislators unanimously approved financing for the restoration of two of Playland’s most famous rides, the Derby Racer and the Grand Carousel. The approved work includes a complete overhaul of the park’s 104-year-old Carousel, the roof of which was damaged in a fire in 2017. Also approved was the reconstruction of the building that
houses the Derby Racer, which was built in 1927. Both rides are on the National Register of Historic Places. The Carousel project includes rebuilding the structure, the addition of fire breaks in the roof to inhibit the spread of fire in the future, the replacement of the sprinkler system and the installation of new electrical systems. The county expects to recover a significant part of the cost of
the Carousel work from insurance. In addition, the county will receive around $465,000 in Historic Preservation Grant money for the Carousel project from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. The board approved funding of $5.57 million for the Carousel reconstruction, and $5 million for the Derby Racer. The Carousel is expected to re-open next season.
“It’s exciting to see the County fully committed to bringing these rides back to their glory,” said Majority Leader Catherine Parker. “This has been a great summer at Playland, with attendance up significantly over recent years, and the first new ride installed at the park in more than a decade. Approval of these renovations is another step in Playland’s renewal.” (Submitted)
With high humidity and temperatures forecasted to exceed 95 degrees in the county Friday through Sunday, the Westchester County Health Department is issuing a heat advisory. As humidity and temperatures rise, residents should avoid strenuous activity, drink lots of water, avoid alcohol and caffeine, and take precautions to prevent heat-related illness. “Pace yourself—don’t overdo it in the heat,” County Executive George Latimer said. “If you spend a lot of time outdoors, take breaks in an air-conditioned place and drink lots of water. And during a heat wave, remember to always check in on your elderly or ailing neighbors.” Dr. Sherlita Amler, county Commissioner of Health, said people who are most vulnerable to adverse effects from the heat include the very young, seniors, people who are obese and those with high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes or lung conditions. “Heat stroke and dehydration can take you by surprise,” Amler said. “High humidity, chronic health conditions and some medications can also increase a person’s risk for heat stroke.” Latimer went with the Visiting Nurse Service, VNS, Westchester to check in on Karen Tutnauer at her home in White Plains. “Heat-related illnesses, such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke, are of special concern among our elderly patients,” said Timothy Leddy, president and CEO of VNS Westchester. “Older adults are more likely to have chronic health conditions that alter the body’s ability to properly regulate body temperature in the wake of excessive heat. Prescription medications can also affect temperature control. At this time of year, VNS’s home care team plays a key role in ensuring that our elderly patients are not exhibiting signs of dehydration or other
symptoms of heat stress, and that they have sufficient cooling systems in the home.” Heat stroke is a serious and life-threatening condition that claims many lives nationwide each year. Symptoms include hot red, dry skin, shallow breathing, a rapid, weak pulse and confusion. Anyone suffering from heat stroke needs to receive emergency medical treatment immediately. Call 911 if you suspect heat stroke and immediately cool the overheated person while waiting for emergency help to arrive. “To avoid tragedy, it’s also vital to never leave infants, children, seniors or pets in a closed car no matter how brief the time,” Amler said. “Closed vehicles can quickly heat up to a life-threatening 140º F or more.” Another concern during a heat wave is heat exhaustion. Seniors, young children, people who are overweight or who have high blood pressure and those who work in hot environments are most at risk. Signs include headache, nausea or vomiting, dizziness and exhaustion, as well as cool, moist, pale or flushed skin. Anyone suffering from heat exhaustion should move out of the sun and apply cool, wet cloths to their skin. “During a heat wave, seniors, young children and people with compromised immunity especially should avoid vigorous outdoor activity, seek the shade, spend time in air-conditioned locations and drink lots of water throughout the day,” Amler said. “Especially when they’re swimming and playing in the water, children often forget to drink, so parents and caregivers should prompt children to take breaks to hydrate.” For tips to prevent heat-related illness and places to stay cool, residents can visit the Health Department website at westchestergov.com/health.
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County creates directory of behavioral health services
A new, high-tech behavioral health service map and directory will assist residents with specific information on hundreds of service providers, their location and even Bee Line bus routes to assist with transportation in getting people to the services they seek, across Westchester County.
Westchester County Executive George Latimer unveiled a new, high-tech behavioral health service map and directory which will assist residents of Westchester in finding the services they need. The online map and searchable database of service programs was developed by the Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health, DCMH, in cooperation with the County’s Department of Information and Technology, DoIT. Developed by a team of DCMH and DoIT staff over the course of three years, the Geographic Information System-based model expanded the long-utilized hard copy publication of services. Anyone from the community can now go to the county’s website and locate services for any of the major mental health, substance use or developmental/intellectual dis-
ability needs for which they are seeking help. A directory of services gives specific information on hundreds of service providers, their location and even Bee Line bus routes to assist with transportation in getting people to the services they seek, across the county. “This brings our system of services to life,” Latimer said. “If a person needs one or more behavioral health service, and are looking for assistance right near their home, now they can easily find treatment nearest their address. If they are looking for a specialty treatment or one that deals with several needs at once, they can search for that, and even find the location on the map. This is an amazing tool that I believe will help the people of Westchester better access the care they need.” In a brief demonstration, officials showed how easy it is for
people to navigate the online map and directory. In an effort to promote usage of the new service, Westchester will be adding the link to the website as DCMH Services, as well as promoting it throughout the county’s social media platforms. Users can easily locate the link to the map by typing “DCMH Services” into their search engine. “One of the biggest barriers to seeking help is not knowing how or where to begin. People who are in need of support will now have a quick and easy way to access services,” said Charlotte Ostman, CEO of the Mental Health Association of Westchester. “That’s especially important when someone is in crisis. This is a valuable tool that will modernize the way people find resources for recovery. We look forward to sharing it in the community.” (Submitted)
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By Andy Landorf & John Colquhoun
The New 60 is a weekly look about what it’s like to be in your 60’s in today’s world: adult children living at home, downsizing (jobs and houses), finding old friends on Facebook and deciphering text-speak. It’s a Brave New World of second homes, second careers and second marriages…and finding out after a lifetime of milkshakes and ice cream that you’re suddenly lactose-intolerant. The New 60 is created by two local 60-plus Westchester residents, John Colquhoun of Bronxville and Andy Landorf, who hails from Tarrytown. The duo are long-time advertising creatives and this, as the saying goes, is their Act II. Even though it features folks in their 60’s, if you know someone who is 60, have a parent who’s 60 or just generally enjoy watching funny things happen to other people, you’ll find something to relate to here—you may even find yourself saying, “Hey, that happened to me!” To read more of the New 60, visit their website at thenew60comic.com.
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This year marks the 13th time that members of St. John’s Episcopal Church, of Larchmont, have taken a service trip with Chappaqua-based Bridges to Community to build houses, and the second time to the Dominican Republic. Bridges to Community, BTC, a community development and service-learning organization that promotes cross-cultural partnerships and sustainable community development, began its work in Nicaragua in 1993 and expanded to the Dominican Republic a little more than six years ago. St. John’s has made 11 trips to Nicaragua, switching to the Dominican Republic last year after political unrest in Nicaragua caused
BTC to temporarily suspend volunteer work in that country. Over the years, BTC has developed a sustainable and replicable community development program in both countries focused on four key areas: housing, health, education and economic development. This year, the 9-person St. John’s Family and Friends contingent was joined by members of McLean Baptist Church, of Virginia. The 16-person team traveled to La Guama, a rural 1500-person community in the western side of the country in the San Juan Province, about a threehour drive west of the capital Santo Domingo. During their five-day stay in La Guama, the team lived in the community and worked side by side with local masons and community members.Volunteers gained an appreciation for what
On the final day of their trip, the Larchmont group holds a house dedication ceremony.
life is like in the impoverished community of La Guama, where there is no running water and 60 percent of the people live under the poverty level. The group built a cinderblock house for 56-year old Gumercindo La Pax and his family, which includes his wife, several daughters and grandchildren. Their old home was a tin structure which was in very poor condition with a leaky roof and dirt floors that eroded in the rain. The BTC team built the family a 6x8 meter cinderblock home with a tile floor and metal roof to provide a safe and sturdy home, fulfilling what the family thought was an im-
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Tim Bennitt spends time with a new friend while on a trip to La Guama of the Dominican Republic.
possible dream. In addition, they painted two other houses, and mixed and poured a cement floor for a fourth house. The trip was Mamaroneck High School junior Tim Bennitt’s second with BTC. The experience has had a significant impact on him. “The Bridges trips are eye-opening. [Before traveling with Bridges,] I knew that there were areas of the world that live in poverty, but to see it and experience it is completely different… I feel like [many] people in the US know about the poverty that exists in the world, but they don’t feel like they can do anything to
help,” Bennitt said. “Going on a Bridges trip will change [their] minds about that. I have truly felt that I am doing something to help others… It is so satisfying to know that what we did will last a long time. Building a house for a family has an impact on many generations.” According to Bennitt, “immersing yourself in a new community and culture is one of the best experiences life has to offer. It is an amazing way to break down barriers and open oneself and grow.” For more information on Bridges to Community, visit bridgestocommunity.org/.
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10 high school students graduate while in county custody Last Friday, 10 students received their high school diplomas at a commencement ceremony held on site at the Westchester County Department of Correction. Family, mentors and other invited guests rose to their feet as the students filed into the jail’s Albert Memorial Chapel, clad in bright blue caps and gowns while “pomp and circumstance” played. The ceremony began with an invocation by Evangelist Vicki Mills and opening remarks by Dr. Michelle Darby, principal of the jail’s Sprain Brook Academy. Fighting back tears, Darby took time to showcase the accomplishments of each of the 10 graduates, noting that the Southern Westchester BOCES educational team and the Department of Correction’s staff form close bonds with the young men and women, caring for them as if they were their own. Darby noted that one of the graduates, Dashawn H., 18, of Mount Vernon, recently passed five Regents examinations in the span of a single week. Correction Commissioner Joseph K. Spano then addressed the graduates, stating, “Westchester County commits a tremendous amount of resources to support you in your path forward. When you came here, you could have simply waited out your time but instead availed yourselves of these many opportunities offered to you. Do not get complacent with what you have accomplished today; it is not the last but instead the first of many steps along your journey.” Spano then offered the dais to Brooklyn-based gallery owner and artist Richard Beavers, who gave a powerful key note address in which he detailed his involvement in the criminal justice system and, ultimately, his journey
For many years, the county has partnered with BOCES to ensure that young offenders as well as adult learners have the opportunity to pursue a high school diploma while in jail.
to become one of the most recognized African-American gallery owners in the country. Beavers spoke about being born to a 16-year-old single mother, who placed emphasis on his education, travel and spirituality in his formative years. As an adolescent, Beavers succumbed to poor decisions and other societal factors present in 1980s New York City, including drug sales, multiple jail bids and street violence. While sitting in a Baltimore jail cell separated from his family, Beavers committed to extracting himself from the environment that played into his bad decisions; he returned home and got an entry-level position with MTV Networks. While the road was by no means easy, Beavers prevailed and, in 2007, established the Richard Beavers Gallery, a contemporary fine art gallery that showcases pieces that depict life in an urban environment. He told the students “There’s a saying: God looks out for babies
Last Friday, 10 students received their high school diplomas at a commencement ceremony held on site at the Westchester County Department of Correction.
and fools. You are neither. As you sit here today, you are far more prepared for success than I was when my choices placed me in a similar situation. Take what you have earned and use it to support yourselves, your families and your future.” In closing the ceremony, First Deputy Commissioner Louis A. Molina discussed the holistic approach that Westchester County takes towards providing services to those in its care. “As an agency, we commit ourselves to this mission, from the Commissioner’s office to the frontlines, recognizing the importance that each stakeholder plays,” Molina said. “This includes our uniformed staff and supervisors, our onsite service providers, spiritual caregivers and many, many partners. Through a coordinated effort, we are breaking the cycle of incarceration and continuing to change lives.” For many years, the county has partnered with BOCES to ensure that young offenders as well as adult learners have the opportunity to pursue a high school diploma while in jail. Inmates under 19 years old are considered a “special needs” population by county jail officials based upon their cognitive, social and developmental needs. As a result, they receive a wide array of educational, therapeutic and recovery-related programs. Several of today’s graduates have already received acceptance letters to Manhattan College, and are taking college-level courses at the jail and at no cost to taxpayers. (Submitted)
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Harrison School of Music students make Carnegie Hall Since 2011, Samuel Faraci has operated Harrison School of Music on Halstead Avenue in Harrison. What began with zero students has grown to more than 600 students between two locations—the New City School of Music in Rockland County and the Harrison School of Music. Students ages 4 and up take lessons on guitar, piano, voice, drums, ukulele, violin, saxophone, flute and clarinet. On Sept 28, the Harrison School of Music will take 30 students to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City. “We’re very excited to be making our Carnegie Hall debut this September,” said Director Faraci about the event. “It’s something we’ve always wanted to do, and will be such a great opportunity for our students. So many of our students who started with us as absolute beginners have been working diligently expanding their musical skills and this is an excellent time for them to make their Carnegie Hall debut. We will also be celebrating our sister school, the New City School of Music’s 5 year anniversary which is coming up in Septem-
ber! Due to time constraints at Carnegie Hall, we had to hold auditions. We had over 90 of our students audition, and our judges narrowed it down to 30 finalists.” There are a lot of music schools in Westchester and Rockland counties, but Faraci has worked hard to create a “whole” experience for music students. “It’s a lot more than just a teacher and a room,” he said. “The music lesson experience we give here includes great customer service to the parents, including communication on how their child is doing. For adults, they get first class treatment from the office staff to make sure everything is going smooth with their lessons. We are one of the only schools in both counties that has full time office staff to assist our clients for just music lessons.” The Harrison School of Music holds recitals every June and December and one of that things that is important to Faraci is that students get to perform in a first-class recital hall with a grand Steinway or Yamaha piano. “We hold our recitals at local colleges, performing arts center and
theatres and one of the criteria is that they have a grand piano and world class acoustics,” he said. “Recitals are so important for the development of our young and adult students. If you’re going to host a recital, it needs to be in the best facility possible. Also all of our recitals are free and there are no participation fees.” Monitoring how students are doing and communicating that with parents is a big part of lessons at the Harrison School of Music. Faraci has licensed the Musical Ladder System at both the Harrison School of Music and New City School of Music, and is the only licensee in both Westchester and Rockland counties. “The Musical Ladder System gives our students the opportunity to earn special color wristbands and bracelets, trophies and certificates for passing musical tests,” Faraci said. “Kids and teens absolutely love it. When students have a test coming up they are inspired practice more, which makes parents proud, teachers proud, and everyone come out a winner!” The school is open to everyone ages 4 and up. With private
On Sept 28, the Harrison School of Music will take 30 students to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City.
lessons in voice, guitar, piano, drums, ukulele, saxophone, flute, clarinet and violin there’s some-
thing for everyone and it’s never too late to start. Lessons are held all year. In-
terested students should call 575-2288 or visit HarrisonMusicSchool.com. (Submitted)
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Hurricanes hardly happen? Not nowadays By ANN MARIE CUNNINGHAM We are now into the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. A lecture this spring at the Rye Meeting House informed us about the science of hurricanes. “This is exactly the subject we need to hear about,” exclaimed one audience member at the Rye Meeting House on April 28. He and other rapt listeners were at “Hurricanes: Past, Present, and Future,” a talk by Dr. Suzana Camargo, Lamont Research Professor at Columbia University’s Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory. Camargo knows hurricanes: she is executive director of Columbia’s Initiative on Extreme Weather and Climate. Anne Stillman, president of the Bird Homestead and Meeting House Conservancy, which sponsored Camargo’s visit, recalled the “extensive flooding” in Rye during 2012’s Hurricane Sandy. Some climate scientists estimate that in the future, one in five hurricanes will be on the scale of Sandy. Stillman gave a special welcome to 15 Rye Middle
School students, members of the generation that will suffer more from severe storms. Most Atlantic hurricanes, Camargo explained, begin as tropical disturbances that start in Africa and travel east. Typically, a tropical storm needs five to seven days to grow into a hurricane, always over the ocean. A hurricane forms when warm water, humidity and wind combine. The Northeast has the most hurricanes in September and October. Why? The Rye Middle School students knew: Because ocean water has had all summer to warm up. Not every tropical storm becomes a hurricane; in fact, a tropical storm can be disrupted by several factors, including drier air over land or colder air from the ocean. The bigger the difference between high air temperature and warm ocean temperature, the stronger the hurricane. Not surprisingly, the strongest tropical cyclones (the general name for hurricanes) are typhoons, which form over the warm western Pacific. Once a hurricane makes landfall, its impact is measured in
wind damage and storm surge, which means wind-driven waves that rise above the tide. Almost all the water in storm surges, Camargo said, is piled up by big winds. Very low pressure in the middle of the storm pulls in water. For example, Sandy brought a huge storm surge and flooding because water in its center had been piling up for days. Sandy also struck at high tide during a full moon, when normal tides are higher. The strength of storm surge also depends on topography under the ocean and whether the coastline where the hurricane makes landfall is low. In Galveston, Texas, where the coastline is flat, a 1900 hurricane caused more deaths than any other storm in U.S. history, because of storm surge. Of particular interest were Camargo’s animations that showed how storm surge and subsequently, flooding, increase with hurricane strength. As the animation showed hurricane strength rise from one to five, Camargo’s audience saw surges knock down trees and houses along a coastline.
Some climate scientists estimate that in the future, one in five hurricanes will be on the scale of Hurricane Sandy. File photo
Can scientists predict the amount of storm surge many days in advance, at specific locations? Unfortunately this is still difficult, Camargo said. “We need to know exactly where the storm will make landfall, and this is still very hard to do in advance. Potentially, small changes in location could lead to very different amounts of storm surge,” she added. What effect is climate change
having on future hurricanes? Around the world, Camargo pointed out sea levels, ocean temperatures and atmospheric temperatures are rising, meaning warmer sea surfaces and higher temperatures with more humidity in the atmosphere. Climate change will affect winds, too. Camargo did not want to hypothesize about the Northeast (“the oceans are not a bathtub”), but she did say that because of
climate change, “coastlines will be affected” by more storm surge, more rainfall and more frequent intense hurricanes. “This is one of the most important subjects we can study,” she said. Camargo’s lecture was the fifth in the Bird Homestead and Meeting House Conservancy’s six-part series, “When Science Meets History,” funded in part by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
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Pelham Art Center Unveils New Public Art Installations
Pelham Art Center debuts a new public art exhibition taking place at Wolfs Lane Park and the Art Center on Fifth Avenue. The exhibition consists of site-spe-
cific installations by artists Melissa Maddonni Haims and Niki Lederer. Melissa Maddonni Haims is the artist reponsible for “Yarn
Bombing” Wolfs Lane Park. Also known as knit grafitti, yarn bombing is a type of street art made of knit and crocheted yarn. Maddonni Haims’ colorful soft
Melissa Maddonni Haims is the artist reponsible for “Yarn Bombing” Wolfs Lane Park
sculpture in Wolfs Lane Park encourages visitors to experience nature and art. “Sculpture” by Niki Lederer is on view in Wolfs Lane Park and at the Pelham Art Center. Lederer reclaims discarded plastic containers to create her installations. Playful compositions built from dissected and reassembled plastic bottles draw attention back to the objects. Lederer’s public artwork takes a humorous approach to the futility of mass consumption by inviting viewers to notice the beauty of the discards. Both artists in the summer-fall exhibition will participate in ArtsFest on Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Pelham Art Center. Saturday, Oct. 5, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Maddonni Haims will create a large collaborative yarn piece with the community. Participants are invited to come build this custom installation in the Pelham Art Center Courtyard. Bring a knitted or crochet 10x20 rectangle of any color or style. Any yarn will do, but remember: natural fibers will fade. Saturday, Oct. 5, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lederer will lead community members in a collaborative project in conjunction with Pelham Reads. Inspired by the 2019
book selection “Hidden Figures,” Lederer invites attendees of this ArtsFest event to create a “spacecraft” out of their own recycled material. Participants should bring their own cleaned out plastic bottles to build something. Use #lovepelhamart on social media when interacting with
these unique installations. In 2012, the Pelham Art Center opened the first public art installation in its outdoor courtyard. In 2017, the Public Art program expanded to Wolf’s Lane Park, as an extension of the Pelham Art Center mission to provide free access to artwork for all. (Submitted)
“Sculpture” by Niki Lederer is on view in Wolfs Lane Park and at the Pelham Art Center.
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SPORTS
History in the making LIVE MIKE Mike Smith
Even though I consider myself to be a baseball purist, I’m also very much a pragmatist. I know that, over the course of a sports’ history, times—and
rules—will change, and innovations will change the way we consume the game. But while I understand that baseball executives have to be
forward-thinking in the way they grow the sport, sometimes their efforts are a bit misguided. It just so happens that Ground Zero for some of these bad ideas happens to be in our own backyard. And I’d urge as many people as possible to start tuning in.
In 2019, the independent Atlantic League implemented new rules that are being considered for use by Major League Baseball. Sports Editor Mike Smith believes baseball historians should do their best to catch a game. Photo courtesy Wikipedia.org
Rivera to be honored
On Sunday, July 21, former New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera will be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of
In 2018, New York Yankee great Mariano Rivera participated in a charity softball game to help raise money for New Rochelle’s Parks and Recreation Department. It was one of several times the former New Rochelle resident participated in local charity events, and he will be recognized for his service by the city on July 27. Photo/Mike Smith
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On Sunday afternoon, in an Atlantic League game between the Lancaster Barnstormers and the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, Blue Crabs batter Tony Thomas became the first player in professional baseball history to steal first base, a feat made possible by the Atlantic League’s willingness to act as the guinea pigs for new rules that are being considered for implementation in higher pro leagues, including the Majors. Major League Baseball executives are continually looking to find ways to increase excitement and action in the game, and that often means tinkering with the rule book. As such, the independent Atlantic League—of which the nearby Long Island Ducks are participants—implement these proposed rules on a trial basis. Whether it be robotic umpires, starting extra innings with runners on base, or—in Sunday’s case—the ability of a batter to advance to first on a wild pitch at his own risk, MLB reviews the application of these changes as they relate to flow of the game before deciding whether the ideas have legs. But regardless of whether or not I agree with a specific rulechange proposal, there’s one thing that can’t be denied; as much as baseball has continually sought to play up its ties to the
past, innovations have long been part of the game. Even if the sport has mostly been reluctant to change the way the game is played, these Atlantic League rules changes are direct descendants of the way many owners have sought to lure fans into the ballpark in bygone eras. Minor League owners have long sought to beef up attendance through various promotions and gimmicks. The most famous Major League owner to adopt this philosophy, Bill Veeck—who owned the Indians, Cardinals, Browns and White Sox at various points in his life—was part owner, part carnival barker, toying with ideas such as Disco Demolition Night, dressing his players in athletic shorts, or suiting up 3-foot-7 Eddie Gaedel for a pinch hit appearance in 1951. Sure, purists may rant about this latest rule adoption by the Atlantic League, but pushing boundaries has long been a staple of America’s Pastime. So if you concern yourself with baseball’s history, you should probably head to Long Island to check out a Ducks’ game. Because there’s no guarantee that we are ever going to see batters try to steal a base after this year.
Fame in Cooperstown, New York. Six days later, Rivera will be honored by the city of New Rochelle with a parade and rally celebrating the baseball great’s accomplishments on and off the field. Over the course of his 19-year Major League Baseball career, Rivera helped lead the Yankees to five World Series Championships, logged 652 career saves—including 42 in the postseason—was a 13-time All-Star, and was named the World Series MVP in 1999, all accomplishments that helped him to become the first player in baseball history to be unanimously elected to the Hall of Fame. A long time New Rochelle resident, the right-hander was a visible member of the community, lending his time and celebrity to many causes including food and clothing drives. He was also instrumental in spearheading the renovation of the vacant North Avenue Church, which is now home to the Refugee of Hope congregation. Along with his wife, Clara, he also established the Mariano
and Clara Rivera Scholarship, which, from 2014-17, was presented annually to two students enrolled at the College of New Rochelle. Rivera’s contributions to baseball—and the community at-large—will be the focus of the day of celebration on July 27 and residents are encouraged to line the streets to cheer on the great right-hander. Festivities are set to kick off at 9:45 a.m., when Rivera receives the keys to the city in a ceremony at City Hall and July 27 is officially named “Mariano Rivera Day” in New Rochelle. The ceremony, which will feature words from New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson, City Manager Charles Strome and the newly inducted Hall-ofFamer himself, will be followed by a parade down North Avenue that will culminate at the Hudson Park Bandshell, where fans will be treated to food, music and surprise giveaways courtesy of the New York Yankees.
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-Reporting by Mike Smith
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