July 21, 2017 by The Rye City Review

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July 21, 2017 | Vol. 5, Number 29 | www.ryecityreview.com

FD to add career deputy chief position, 3 lieutenants By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer

NO CHANCE The Rye City Council decided to postpone creating a local ordinance to allow gaming for fundraising purposes. For story, see page 9.

Jenkins collects signatures, primary with Latimer now official By JAMES PERO Staff Writer An intra-party battle for the Democratic Party’s nomination for county executive is fated after Westchester County Legislator Ken Jenkins, of Yonkers, easily cleared a major hurdle to trigger a primary. Last week, Jenkins submitted petitions—almost three times the amount of signatures necessary to force a Democratic primary— to the county Board of Elections effectively pitting him against New York state senator and Dem-

ocratic frontrunner in the race for the county’s top elected office, George Latimer, of Rye. “Since 2010 when [Rob] Astorino was in office, I’ve been the one standing up for issues,” Jenkins, 55, told the Review. “Not everyone can say that.” Jenkins, a veteran of the county Board of Legislators, who served as the body’s chairman from 2010 to 2014, will face a formidable challenge in Latimer who secured 71 percent of district leaders’ vote at a countywide convention clinching the Democratic nomination back in May,

Latimer has also never lost an election in a political career that dates back to 1987. Like Jenkins, Latimer also served on the Board of Legislators, acting as the body’s chairman from 1998 to 2001. Already, Jenkins has started to draw a line between him and his fellow Democratic opponent. “I think our game plan is materially different from [Latimer’s],” said Jenkins, adding that two consecutive Democratic campaigns for county executive against Astorino have ended in defeat. “This particular time we have to do

something different.” Latimer said his track record, however, speaks for itself. “I run positively. I won’t attack [Jenkins],” he said. “My service and record stands on its own. That was proven by the way I won the convention.” Amplifying the upcoming primary election for Jenkins will be higher stakes than usual; a primary run for county executive will exclude the longtime lawmaker from running for re-election to his current legislative seat. PRIMARY continued on page 9

After months of reviewing the Rye Fire Department, the city’s public safety commissioner is recommending several changes. Public Safety Commissioner Michael Corcoran, who took over the department at the beginning of this year, told the Review that he has recommended to the City Council establishing a professional deputy chief position to lead the department and employing three additional lieutenants to command each fire company. As a result, the fire inspector position, which is currently filled by the department’s only professional lieutenant, Kurt Tietjen, will be eliminated and its duties will be dispersed amongst the new lieutenants from each company and the anticipated deputy fire chief position. “Supervision of the department is an issue that has to be addressed,” Corcoran said, adding that the City Council is fully supportive of the plan that he presented to the city in June. “Restructuring the department is critically important for the city.” The Fire Department, which has four companies–one hook and ladder company, two engine and hose companies, and a fire police patrol unit—currently employs 18 professional firefighters and has roughly 30 active volunteers, 12 of whom are trained to fight indoor fires. Corcoran’s recommendations come after several concerns within the Fire Department related to staffing, operations and a dwin-

dling volunteer base that spurred his review that began at the beginning of the year. In January, the state Public Employee Safety and Health Bureau, PESH, determined the department was in violation of 19 serious procedural policy and operational standards, and the city has struggled to rectify several of those infractions related to the chief’s training requirements. The violations were prompted by former fire Chief Mike Billington’s lack of training. Since Billington’s exit, the Fire Department has been in command of newly elected Chief David Larr, who is currently not qualified to hold the position. As part of a Freedom of Information Law, FOIL, request for training records that was submitted in April, the Review was able to confirm that Larr, who previously served as the assistant chief, does not have the requisite training to be in command of fire scenes. As of press time, Larr has not been approved by the City Council to officially become the chief. However, he has been operating in that capacity since being elected as chief by the volunteers earlier this year. Larr recently obtained his interior firefighter bailout certification, but that still does not qualify him to assume the position of chief. “[Corcoran’s] concern was the lack of supervision within the department, which we feel he has addressed with this recommendation,” said Councilman POSITION continued on page 8

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City approves Corcoran’s PD immigration policy

The Rye City Council has approved legislation drafted by Public Safety Commissioner Michael Corcoran to set an immigration enforcement policy for the city Police Department. File photo

By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer The Rye City Council has approved a plan devised by Public Safety Commissioner Michael Corcoran to establish a policy on immigration enforcement for the city Police Department. After a three-month review of the department conducted by the public safety commissioner, the proposal was approved on July 12 with full support from the City Council. The policy’s approval comes after members of the City Council were divided on an original plan sponsored by Councilwoman Danielle Tagger-Epstein, a

Democrat, which was tabled in April. “We weren’t quite happy with some of the language in the original proposal, but the public safety commissioner did a very good job creating something that’s enforceable,” said Councilman Richard Mecca, a Republican. “This is a good example of bipartisan work.” The new plan, which prohibits city police from questioning, interrogating, investigating or arresting any individual based solely on their immigration status or on a detainer request from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE, and Customs and Border Protection, CBP, includes provisions from the proposal submitted by Tagger-Epstein. Tagger-Epstein told the Review she is supportive of the plan and Corcoran’s efforts to implement a policy that bodes well for all citizens of the city of Rye and those that pass through. Corcoran’s policy also includes a measure that allows the Police Department to respond affirmatively to a civil immigration detainer request if it’s followed with a judicial warrant, if there is enough probable cause that the individual is a terrorist, or if the individual has re-entered the country after being deported. Additionally, it addresses requests for non-public, sensitive information by ICE and CBP. If accompanied by a judicial subpoena or warrant, Corcoran’s policy will allow the department to respond affirmatively to federal requests for information about an individual that includes,

but is not limited to, a home or work address. “I’m pleased with the way [the policy] came out,” said Corcoran, who oversees operations for both the city’s Police and Fire departments. “It really gives a balanced approach to a complicated issue.” Corcoran was hired away from the West Orange Police Department in New Jersey at the beginning of 2016. Since being named the public safety commissioner at the beginning of this year, Corcoran has been tasked with conducting reviews of both departments. The public safety commissioner drafted the legislation with the intent to keep it similar to laws already in place by New York state and with guidance from several Westchester County municipalities whose department leaders belong to the county Chiefs of Police Association. The idea to come up with an immigration policy for the city Police Department came as a direct response to a nationwide effort to deport undocumented immigrants that started at the beginning of the year. Under Republican President Donald Trump’s administration, ICE has made 21,362 arrests nationwide from Jan. 20 through March 13 of this year, according to the most recent data from the federal agency, which is a 33 percent increase overall in arrests over the same time period last year. City Attorney Kristin Wilson could not be reached for comment, as of press time. CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com

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

is required. Visit ryelibray.org, go to “Programs & Events,” “Kids,” the event date, and then “Register.”

Graham Clarke’s Musical Summer Fridays

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

Spanish Musical Storytime On Saturdays in July from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. in the Children’s Room. Stop by the library for a blast of culture, music, and stories in Spanish. Have fun learning songs and rhymes en español with Marilyn Castillo and her amazing guitar. Entertaining for all members of the family.

Family Fun Night: Stars of Hope Community Outreach Project On Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Meeting Room. For children entering grades K–5 in September. Stars of HOPE is a unique disaster relief and community arts program that empowers children to transform communities impacted by natural and man-made disasters through colorful art and messages of hope and healing. Learn more at their website at starsofhopeusa.org. On July 27, help “Build A Better World.” Families will paint inspirational messages and designs on a 1-foot wooden star (one star per family please). These finished stars will be sent to a place of need after the workshop. Space is limited for this event and pre-registration

On Fridays from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Meeting Room. For ages 12 months and up. Families are welcome. Rock out at the Rye Free Reading Room this summer when popular children’s musician Graham Clarke returns for a special summer series. Kids love Graham’s silly humor and fun songs and will move and groove to the beat with this energetic performer. Please arrive early; doors will be closed 10 minutes after the show begins and no one will be admitted after that. This event is sponsored by the Auxiliary Board of the Rye Free Reading Room.

Ryebrary Summer S.T.E.A.M.ers On Friday, July 28 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. All Ryebrary S.T.E.A.M.ers who are entering kindergarten through second grade in September are invited to join the librarians every Friday in the new “S.T.E.A.M. LAB,” where literacy meets S.T.E.A.M. Each month, participants will read a book together. Then, taking inspiration from the story, kids will be taught how to think with their hands and minds. It’s inquiry-based learning combined with a hands-on activity in the fields of science, technology, engineering, art, or mathematics. July 28’s book is “Mechanimanimals” by Chris Tougas. When a tornado leaves a farmer with a heap of scrap metal and no animals, his neighbors are sure it’s all over for him. But the determined farmer refused to admit defeat. Children do not have to pre-read the book. The STEAM activity will have

participants making their own “mechanimal” to take home. Pre-registration is required online. Visit ryelibray.org, go to “Programs & Events,” “Kids,” the event date, and then “Register.”

Summer STEAM workshop with ArchForKids On Friday, July 28 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Meeting Room. For grades 3–5 only. Construct a house of your dreams for a particular location, taking into consideration the region’s climate and native materials: a net zero dream house. Space is limited for this event and pre-registration is required. Visit ryelibray.org, go to “Programs & Events,” “Kids,” the event date, and then “Register.” This event is sponsored by TD Bank.

Getting Ready for the Solar Eclipse On Saturday, July 29 from 11 a.m. to noon in the Meeting Room. On Aug. 21, there will be a solar eclipse that will be visible across the United States. Join local astronomer Paul Alimena as he shares information about what causes a solar eclipse, and steps that you can take to view this celestial event. And if you can’t make it, the next eclipse will be April 8, 2024.

Kitty Yoga: Unwind and Cuddle Kittens On Saturday, July 29 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Meeting Room. Yoga instructor and animal lover Angela Brandt leads Rye library’s first ever Kitty Yoga class. Practice your yoga skills while curious kittens from cat rescue FURRR 911 practice their people skills. Yoga postures will be followed by a short meditation for two- and maybe even fourlegged participants. Please register online as space is limited, and bring your own mat if you have one.

Rye Town Park Summer Storytimes At Rye Town Park On Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. at Rye Town Park. Recommended for infants through preschoolers. Enjoy sunshine, stories and engaging activities by the seaside with the Rye Free Reading Room’s talented librarians. Rye Town Park will charge a reduced parking fee of $2 for attendees.

Season permits The Rye Town Park Commission is encouraging residents to buy season permits and take full advantage of the beautiful park and Oakland Beach. It is offering “high tide” benefits for a “low tide” cost. And, they’ve held the line on prices—no increases for residents. Beach access is free for all permit holders. For a family of two adults and all children under age 18 a season permit is only $150. That’s good from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Individual adult permits are only $110. Parking for permit holders is deeply discounted, compared to those without permits. These discounts include the daytime beach season from Memorial Day to Labor Day weekends, as well as the pre- and postseason periods. Senior permits (ages 62+) are $20 and include free parking. Platinum family ($300) permits also include free parking. Parking only permits are $150. Seniors who have passes dated on and before 2010 DO NOT have to renew their passes. Credit card payments will be accepted for season permits. The park accepts MasterCard, Visa and Discover. They also accept checks or money orders payable to Rye Town Park. People have two options in paying for their permits: mail the completed forms back, with payment by check or providing credit card information; or bring them to the

park permit office, which will be open Wednesdays through Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. New permit holders will have to provide a proof of residence (driver’s license, utility bill, etc.). Note: Non-residents can also purchase discounted season permits: $60 for seniors; $250 for singles; and $350 for family rates. For further information and details, call the park starting 967-0965. More information is available at ryetownpark.org.

Rye Youth Soccer Fall 2017 registration Online registration is open at ryeyouthsoccer.org for fall intramural soccer for boys and girls grades K–5. The season will begin Saturday, Sept. 16 and end Saturday, Nov. 4, with no games on Sept. 30. Complete details on dates and times of the program can be found on the website. Questions? Contact Patti Adimari, registrar, at pattirys@optonline.net or 967-5273. Scholarships are available upon request. Please note: coaches should also register to coach in their online account.

Rye Arts Center The Rye Arts Center is located at 51 Milton Road in Rye. For more information or to register for a program, call 967-0700 or visit ryeartscenter.org.

Knitting workshop On Wednesday, July 26 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. For ages 18 and up. This workshop is an introduction to Fair Isle knitting. Discover the wonderful technique of color stranding. It’s easier than it looks. Learn to read charts and practice knitting in the round with two colors. Participants will discuss color selection, yarn tension, and how to catch long floats. Before long, you will be starting on one of these hats. This workshop is for knitters who are comfortable knitting and purling, and are ready to tackle something new. Materials: two colors of DK weight wool, 150 yards of each color; size 6 needles; and 16 inch circular stitch markers. Fee: $35. Space is limited, register online at ryeartscenter.org.

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester Kids vs. Grown-Ups Imagination Build-Off Challenge Beat the summer heat while igniting your creativity at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester with the Kids vs. Grown-Ups Imagination BuildOff Challenge, through Friday, July 28. Build-offs will be held twice daily during the week, at 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., and consist of a five-minute challenge where kids and adults go head-to-head to compete with imagination and LEGO bricks, to be judged by Model Builders. All participants will be entered into a final Imagination Build-Off contest. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester is located at 39 Fitzgerald St. in Yonkers. Tickets start at $15.95; children under 2 are free. Hours: Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday to Thursday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Last tickets are sold at 5 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, and at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information, call 866-243-0770 or visit legolanddiscoverycenter.com/westchester. 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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City moves forward on Playland appeal

Members of the City Council took another step toward filing an appeal seeking to overturn a state court’s decision regarding environmental reviews of Playland Park. File photo

By JAMES PERO Staff Writer After a tight vote of the Rye City Council, an appeal seeking to overturn a court’s decision granting Westchester County more authority over renovations at Playland could be imminent. The 4-3 vote will prompt the city attorney to draw up an official appeal that will be voted on by council members next. The drafting of a resolution will mark the first step toward locking into another legal spat with the county. Council members voted to file a notice of appeal in April; granting the city six months to solidify an official appeal. According to Councilman Rich Mecca, a Republican, barring a change in the way negotiations between the county and Rye have been conducted—members of the City Council have repeatedly stated that they were not given a seat at the table when it comes to negotiations with Playland on capital projects and infrastructure work—an Article 78 challenging a state court’s decision rendered in April is likely. Although owned by the county, Playland sits within the city of Rye and adjacent to residential neighborhoods. Mecca said the commitment to filing an appeal, however, may chart a new course for relations between the county and Rye. “Now that they know we want to move forward, they may agree to meet with us and alleviate our concerns,” he said.

So far, the prospect of an appeal pitting the city against the administration of County Executive Rob Astorino, a Republican, has drawn mixed sentiments from the council, however. From the council dais, Killian, who abstained in a vote to file the preliminary notice of appeal in April, voted against the move, stating during roll call “absolutely not.” “In an appeals case we can win the battle, but lose the war,” she told the Review. “It’s highly unlikely that we’ll win the battle and win the war.” Killian said she feels the chances of winning outright in an appeals case—which would restart the State Environmental Quality Review Act, SEQR, process and give the city a chance to declare itself lead agency—is slim. Further, Killian said the downside to appealing the March ruling could far outweigh the benefits. “It’s going to make the relationship with the county worse, and our relationship with Standard Amusements worse,” she said. On the other side of the coin, Mecca said that an appeal of the court’s decision would be necessary in protecting the city’s interests. “The county has no regard for how Playland effects the city of Rye,” Mecca said. “The issues we want to address are not being addressed by the county.” Among those issues, Mecca mentioned protection of wetland areas proximate to the park

and also an analysis of how new parking or increased attendance may affect traffic conditions. Specifically, an appeal would seek to overturn a state judge’s decision to grant Westchester County lead agency status under SEQR, giving the city a greater say in the stringency of certain environmental reviews. In May 2016, Westchester County lawmakers voted to strike a deal with the investment firm Standard Amusements—spearheaded by Harrison native Nick Singer—to transfer management of the park and inject $60 million of capital into improvements and new rides. Of that total investment, $30 million is slated to come from county funds. In August 2016, the city filed a lawsuit against the county claiming the county incorrectly declared itself lead agency on an upcoming round of capital projects at the park. That lawsuit was thrown out by a state judge in March of this year, prompting the city to mull filing an appeal of the decision. The city will now have approximately two months to officially file the appeal before a statute of limitations runs out. Councilman Terry McCartney, a Republican, and Councilwoman Danielle Tagger-Epstein, one of two Democrat on the council who voted against moving forward with drafting an appeal, could not be reached for comment as of press time. CONTACT: james@hometwn.com

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When you have a lot of time on your hands, you might want to explore a passion that may turn into a new career. That’s what happened to Kenny Ackerman, the owner, founder and director of Ackerman’s Fine Art in Purchase, who opened the gallery in 2011. “There’s really nobody like us,” Ackerman told the Review about his 2900 Westchester Ave. space. “People come in from the neighborhood and say, ‘How come I didn’t know about this place?’” Ackerman, 54, lives in Chappaqua, just a 20-minute car ride from his specialty gallery Ackerman’s Fine Art recently opened a second viewing space at the 2900 Westchester Ave. commercial office building to accommodate the gallery’s growing, unique collection. Prices for the artwork range from $25,000 to millions of dollars, supported by an international network of experts, dealers and advisers that Ackerman has built over the years. He did not want to commute into the city, nor did he want the hustle and bustle of a retail store. The accessibility of the office building in Purchase is one thing that sold Ackerman to open at the office park, as most of his business comes from outside the area. Having left the life of a Wall Street trader more than 15 years ago, Ackerman was inspired to open an art gallery after his second trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 2003, with his wife, who is an avid art lover, and young daughter.

He came across a collection that left the biggest impression on him. “I just fell in love with art when we went to the Impressionist section,” he said of the 19th century art movement, with arguably his favorite artist, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, as one of the style’s pioneers. “When I walked out of there, I said to my wife, ‘I think this is something I could do.’” Now he just had to learn the fine art business from scratch. He did so with the help of his wife, observing auctions, studying books and visiting museums and galleries nationwide. “I learned the hard way,” Ackerman said. “I’m always learning, every day.” Ackerman is a self-made art dealer, having done everything on his own. He was even buying art while making connections, and learned some valuable lessons along the way. “[Other dealers] didn’t really care that I was getting ripped off, buying stuff that wasn’t that good,” he said. “I got to see what the art world was all about.” This learning experience is what inspired Ackerman to open a gallery that wants to help people make the best purchase, “saving them time, money and aggravation.” What sets Ackerman’s Fine Art apart is its one-on-one, personal service. “We pick and choose who we deal with,” Ackerman said. “We let the art do the talking.”

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Ralph’s closes doors after tumultuous year

After a lengthy review process, Ralph’s Italian Ices & Ice Cream will be forced to shutter its doors, lacking proper approval from the village of Mamaroneck land use boards. Photo courtesy Meg Yergin

By JAMES PERO Staff Writer Ralph’s Italian Ices & Ice Cream, a popular Mamaroneck eatery, shuttered its doors last week after the village Zoning Board of Appeals voted to deny the business a special permit. Now, Mamaroneck officials fear a retaliatory lawsuit may be imminent. The storefront’s pending closure punctuates a year of being mired in litigation, uncertainty and scrutiny from neighboring residents and land use boards; both of whom have been vocal in their opposition to the store which they describe as detrimental to noise, traffic and safety conditions. “We thought that it was difficult—if not impossible—to configure that use for that neighborhood in a way that would be compatible with that community,” said village zoning board Chairman Barry Weprin.

Ralph’s was forced to undergo a special permitting process after being re-processed as a fast food establishment; a use that is not expressly permitted in Mamaroneck C-1 district’s without the approval of a special permit. Among the land use issues surrounding Ralph’s 946 E. Boston Post Road operation were exacerbated traffic conditions and the use of an outdoor counter which is not allowed in the village without a variance. From the beginning, Ralph’s, which opened in May 2016, marked the first Ralph’s in Westchester County. Last year, the store—which is part of a broader Staten Island-based franchise—was found to have been misclassified as a retail establishment during its original application process by the village building inspector. That classification also allowed for the business to circumvent a special permitting process, subsequent site plan reviews, and

a public notice to residents that the business planned to open in their neighborhoods. After a zoning appeal launched by residents from the neighboring Keeler and Frank avenues, however, Ralph’s underwent a retroactive special permitting process. The owner of the local Ralph’s, Scott Rosenberg, a Long Island resident, called the decision “absurd” and said that an Article 78 seeking to overturn the village’s decision is likely. “They say the village is friendly but it’s not so friendly,” he said. “The mayor welcomed us and this is how they treated us; like criminals.” Rosenberg, who also opened a second Ralph’s location in North White Plains in June, said he doesn’t currently have a timeline for when he might file for a lawsuit, but said he will make a decision shortly.

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Richard Mecca, a Republican and member of the city Fire Advisory Committee, adding that Tietjen would be the “logical” successor for the position of deputy fire chief. Tietjen declined to comment about whether or not he is interested in the new position, which would have to be filled through a civil service examination. John Castelhano, the president of the local firefighters’ union, endorsed the move by Corcoran, saying he is “a true professional” and that he has done an “amazing” job since taking over the department. Corcoran said he’s hoping to start moving forward on the changes by September, adding that the department also hired another professional firefighter recently to fill a vacancy. On July 14, Rye resident Clyde Pitts, who has served as a volunteer firefighter with the department since 2012, graduated from the Career Fire Academy. “It’s always nice to elevate from within,” Corcoran said about Pitts, who received two awards—one for leadership and one for his academics—for his time at the academy. “To come to the career side as a proven leader, and with a wealth of experience, is always great. He’s clearly invested in the community and he’s going to do an excellent job.” CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com

Public Safety Commissioner Michael Corcoran said he is recommending establishing a professional deputy fire chief position and three more lieutenant positions to the Rye Fire Department. File photo

Clyde Pitts, right, an active volunteer within the Rye Fire Department since 2012, graduated from the Career Fire Academy on July 14 and has been hired by the city as a professional firefighter. He is pictured with Rye City Public Safety Commissioner Michael Corcoran. Photo courtesy Michael Corcoran

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Council shelves charitable gaming referendum

The city of Rye has decided to postpone any effort for a referendum to create a local ordinance permitting gambling at charitable events. The City Council is likely to discuss an option for a referendum next spring. Photo courtesy fourthwallevents.com

By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer The Rye City Council has postponed a referendum to establish a local ordinance permitting gambling at fundraising events after the resolution drew some last minute concern. According to Councilman Richard Mecca, a Republican, the idea was tabled and postponed until next year after confusion emerged about how the city of Rye would enforce the law at fundraising efforts hosted by the Rye City School District, which is governed by the city Board of Education and is legally separate from city government. “To me, it’s a little awkward having a municipality enforce something on the school district, which is completely separate from the city,” he said. “I understand wanting to help the city’s nonprofit groups, but this needs to be thought out more, first.” The plan for a referendum

came after several nonprofit organizations, such as the Rye City Lions Club, approached Councilwoman Emily Hurd, a Democrat, about legalizing games of chance as a way to boost fundraising efforts. In New York state, it’s currently illegal for any organization to host games of chance for any purpose, including charitable events, without first establishing a local ordinance permitting gambling. If a local ordinance is eventually established, casino games, raffles and bell jar games would all be permitted in the city. As of press time, communities such the town/village of Harrison, the villages of Port Chester, Mamaroneck and Pelham, and the cities of White Plains, Yonkers and New Rochelle already have local ordinances enacted. Hurd told the Review another issue that prevented the City Council from moving forward on a referendum was the state Gaming Commission, the official

governing body that oversees the lottery, horse racing, charitable gaming, casino gaming and video lottery terminals in New York, restructuring its charitable gaming provisions. “That impacted our charitable gaming ordinance,” the councilwoman said. “I was not comfortable moving forward with our local law understanding that there were changes to the New York state law that I did not fully understand and did not have time to review carefully.” As of press time, the city does not plan on pursuing a special election for the law change. A special election would have cost the city $30,000. According to Mecca, the city will likely begin discussing the potential for a charitable gaming referendum next spring. City Attorney Kristen Wilson could not be reached for comment, as of press time. CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com

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According to Jenkins, however, the prospect will be worth the risk. “I’m willing to risk what is a safe Democratic seat because we need to make changes,” Jenkins said. Already, four prospective candidates have filed petitions to fill Jenkins’ legislative seat. Whichever candidate claims victory in the Democratic primary will have to quickly turn his attention to trying to upset and unseat Astorino, who has held office since 2010, in November. Astorino has proven a stalwart in Westchester County politics, even despite a voting base tilted heavily in favor of registered Democrats. In 2009, he upset two-term incumbent County Executive Andy Spano, a Democrat, and followed that up by easily winning re-election to the seat in 2013 against New Rochelle’s Democratic Mayor Noam Bramson. Though the county executive has consistently touted his decision to keep taxes flat since entering office, that accolade has

Candidate for Westchester County executive Ken Jenkins, a Yonkers Democrat, will trigger a primary against state Sen. George Latimer, a Rye Democrat, after clearing a petition hurdle with relative ease. File photo

also been used as a cudgel by political opponents, like Jenkins, who claim that the county executive’s budget is “structurally unsound.” According to county administration officials, however, an annual audit concluded that Westchester ended its fiscal year with a $1.5 million surplus.

For Jenkins, the focus is on the immediate race ahead, and a decision to challenge his party—regardless of political risk—is final. “I made a commitment,” he said. “This is what I’m doing, I’m moving forward.” CONTACT: james@hometwn.com

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HUD accepts county fair housing analysis By JAMES PERO Staff Writer

A major piece in putting to rest a longstanding dispute between Westchester County and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development was accepted this past week after 10 denials from the federal government. Photo courtesy Westchester County

over a seven-year period in the housing settlement—despite backlash stemming from a project dubbed Chappaqua Station in the town of New Castle. Each of the mandated 750 units are currently in varying stages of construction. Though the administration will put its AI in the rearview, the prolonged spat with the federal government over its court-mandate analysis hasn’t come without costs. According to Michael Kaplowitz, chairman of the Board of Legislators and a Yorktown Democrat, those costs now total in the tens of millions. “We have urged the county executive to engage an independent consultant—which has now been done—to help our very talented county staff to complete and submit an AI that I am very happy to say has now been accepted by HUD,” he said. “However, this fight cost us $24 million in [federal] monies that we will never get back.” As a penalty for the county’s

failure to comply with the terms of its settlement with HUD, it has, in aggregate, lost $24 million in federal block grants throughout the past eight years. Since HUD’s 2009 lawsuit, which was settled the year before Astorino took office, tensions between the county and the agency have boiled over on numerous occasions, resulting in the threat of federal fines and multiple appeals from the county regarding its AI. According to Kaplowitz, who echoed previous statements from Astorino, lawmakers will still work to expand affordable housing throughout the county despite satisfying the terms of the agreement. “I look forward to continuing our partnership with the administration to build more affordable housing in all of Westchester’s communities in a way that makes sense from a planning perspective, without the imposition of quotas and directives from Washington,” he said. CONTACT: james@hometwn.com

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Nearly a decade after a settlement between Westchester County and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, a lingering component to the decree over affordable housing was accepted, settling years of objection by the federal government. The county’s Analysis of Impediments, AI, a document detailing barriers to fair housing that have been created by zoning laws in Westchester, was accepted by newest HUD housing monitor, Lynne Patton, this past week after 10 previous denials from the agency. “HUD will put to rest what some of the critics were saying and in fact what HUD was saying all along, which is that Westchester housing and our communities are discriminatory,” said County Executive Rob Astorino, a Republican, at a July 18 press conference. Astorino refuted claims that a change in leadership on the federal level—namely the election of President Donald Trump, a Republican, and the installment of Dr. Ben Carson, a Republican, as HUD administrator—had any influence over the acceptance of the administration’s latest submission done by VHB, a consulting firm. “It didn’t matter who was in office at this point. I strongly believe that even if [Barack] Obama was still in office, had it been [Hillary] Clinton, no matter what, with these facts that came out…. There was only one conclusion that could have been reached,” he said. The acceptance of the county’s latest iteration of its AI comes a little more than two months after the denial of a submission sent to the agency in May and resolves one of the final stipulations mandated in the 2009 settlement that was reached under Astorino predecessor Andy Spano, a Democrat. Earlier this year, the county cleared a major hurdle in confirming the development of 750 units—the number mandated

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Business Briefs Jiang joins Scarsdale’s Berkshire Hathaway Chalet Jiang has joined the Scarsdale office of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Westchester Properties. The announcement was made by Mark Nadler, director of Westchester Sales. In a statement Nadler said, “I am very excited that somebody with such a strong business background and understanding of customer service is joining our firm. I think she will be a huge asset and look forward to working with her.” Jiang has worked many years in the financial industry. She performed fund accounting for Millennium Partners, analyzed fund investments for institutional clients at Credit Suisse, and provided trade valuations and control for the fixed income desk at Nomura Securities. She played an important role in providing client services on a day-to-day basis for hedge funds and financial institutions. Born and raised in Shanghai, Jiang came to the U.S. to pursue an MBA in accounting from Baruch College and became a CPA in New York. Her years of experience and international background have enabled her to develop solid expertise in nearly every aspect of client services. Proud to be part of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Westchester Properties, Jiang brings her creative problem solving and negotiation skills as well as a goal-oriented talent to her commitment as a real estate professional. She has lived in beautiful Scarsdale since 2007 with her husband John, a quantitative analyst at JP Morgan, and daughter Kelly, who attends Edgemont Junior-Senior High School. She is a member of the Edgemont Chinese Association. Contact Jiang today for all of your buying and selling needs in Westchester County. Call 646-3697079 or email ChaletJiang@bhhswestchester.com. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Westchester Properties is a leading real estate brokerage firm with nearly 130 realtors in Westchester County. Selectively chosen by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and HomeServices of America; the global reach, financial strength and fresh brand make Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Westchester Properties the premiere real estate firm in the Northeast. Whether it be residential, commercial, corporate relocation, equestrian or waterfront living, its company and realtors are local market experts committed to providing exceptional service to its clients. For more information, visit bhhswestchester.com.

Coldwell Banker names Monaco regional VP Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Connecticut and Westchester County is pleased to announce that Joe Monaco has been appointed regional vice president of the company’s Westchester County region. Reporting to Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage president Joseph A. Valvano, Monaco will be responsible for the oversight and productivity of the company’s 13 sales offices and nearly 550 sales associates in Westchester County. Monaco has extensive real estate experience and

has held various leadership roles with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. Prior to his new role, he was a branch manager for several regional offices and was honored as a top-producing manager with its President’s Circle and President’s Council awards. His success included leading the company’s Yorktown Heights office to a No. 1 market share position, consistently maintaining that same office’s rank as one of the top 10 offices in the region, growing the small White Plains office into a top office in Westchester County, and growing the Stamford, Connecticut, office’s profitability. “Joe is an accomplished and dynamic real estate professional who has a strong track record of boosting the performance of sales offices. He is widely respected within the industry for his expertise and deep understanding of the local marketplace,” Valvano said. “I am enthusiastic that Joe has decided to return to the company in a broader leadership capacity and confident that he will greatly build and expand on the successes of this region.” In the interim, Monaco served as regional vice president for Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty in Westchester County, where he oversaw operations for nine offices, and most recently served as manager of the Ridgefield, Connecticut, brokerage of William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty before his return to Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage as regional vice president. Licensed in Connecticut, New Jersey and New York, Monaco has 34 years of experience in residential real estate sales and leadership. “This is an exciting time in real estate, and I am very happy to have the opportunity to work with such a dynamic group of professionals,” Monaco said. “Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage continues to be at the forefront when it comes to cutting-edge technology, marketing and education resources, which benefits not only the company’s affiliated sales associates and management, but also the clients.” Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, a leading residential real estate brokerage company in Connecticut and Westchester County, operates approximately 51 offices with more than 2,300 affiliated sales associates serving the communities of Connecticut and Westchester County. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage is part of NRT LLC, the nation’s largest residential real estate brokerage company. For more information, visit ColdwellBankerHomes.com.

Alcée joins Scarsdale’s Berkshire Hathaway Realtor Julie Alcée has joined the Scarsdale office of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Westchester Properties. The announcement was made by Mark Nadler, director of Westchester Sales. In a statement Nadler said, “I am delighted Julie has joined us. She possesses all of the qualities we look for in our sales associates. Her background in education and business will make her a perfect fit for our organization.” As a licensed real estate broker, Alcée personifies the philosophy of cultivating positive long-lasting relationships with her clients, providing concierge services, and adding just the right personal touches that demonstrate she understands their needs and passions. Plus, of course, she will get you the best offer the market will bear.

Alcée is a patient educator and guides her clients through the buying, selling and renting process step-by-step. She is a dynamic, energetic, and resourceful “go-getter” and an excellent negotiator who is not satisfied until her clients’ needs are met. Her years of experience in the corporate world—in the financial service as well as the human resource industries—coupled with that as a teacher has equipped her with the business and interpersonal savvy to navigate complex situations with tact and effectiveness. On a more personal note, some of the organizations that Alcée supports are: Children International, where she has been sponsoring children for 20plus years; her alma matter, Brandeis University; and the ASPCA. While raised on Long Island, Alcée has resided

in Westchester for the past 19-plus years. The Rye Neck section of Mamaroneck, Hartsdale, and White Plains, where she currently resides, are the Hudson Valley areas she has called home. Contact Alcée today for all of your buying and selling needs in Westchester County. Call 588-7801 or email JulieAlcee@bhhswestchester.com. For more information, visit bhhswestchester.com. The next Business Briefs section will run in August. Please send any submission for our August edition to news@hometwn. com, with “Business” in the subject line of your email. Each submission may include one picture. If you have any questions, email us at news@hometwn.com.

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Westchester Broadway Theatre presents

Inspired by “Little Orphan Annie,” the 1924 comic strip by Harold Gray, “Annie” is a heart-warming story, filled with adventure and laughs that defines what family truly means. One of the longest running shows in Broadway history and the winner of seven Tony Awards, “Annie” returns to the Westchester Broadway Theatre stage through Sunday, Sept. 10. “Annie,” one of the world’s best-loved musicals, is set in 1933 in New York City during the Great Depression. Annie is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City orphanage that is run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. With the help of the other girls in the orphanage, she escapes to the wondrous world of NYC where she finds a new home and family in billionaire, Oliver Warbucks, his secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy. Notable musical numbers include “It’s the Hard Knock Life,” “Easy Street,” “I Don’t Need Anything But You,” and “Tomorrow.” Peyton Fishman, of Irvington, and Kaylin Hedges, of Valley Cottage, star as Annie in alternating performances. Michael DeVries is Daddy Warbucks, the billionaire business man. You may remember him in “Wicked” and “Hello, Dolly!” on Broadway. Susann Fletcher is Miss Hannigan, the cold-hearted or-

Michael DeVries as Oliver Warbucks, and Kaylin Hedges as Annie perform “Together At Last.” Photos/John Vecchiolla

Meet the Orphans of “Annie”: from left, Ruby Griffin as July; Anika Bobra as Tessie; Peyton Ella as Annie; Gabriella Uhl as Kate; Nora Kennedy as Pepper; and Maureen Henshaw as Duffy. In basket, Haylie Shea Christiano as Molly.

phanage owner. She starred as Louise Seger in WBT’s production of “Always… Patsy Cline.” Warbucks’ secretary and love-interest, Grace, is portrayed by Celeste Hudson, who was seen in “Show Boat” at WBT. Miss Hannigan’s con-artist brother, Rooster, is played by Adam Roberts, who appeared on Broadway in “Pippin” and “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark.” The role of Lily, Rooster’s petty-thieving girlfriend, is played by Aubrey Sinn, who starred as Maria in WBT’s production of “The Sound of Mu-

The cast of “Annie” on stage at the Westchester Broadway Theatre.

sic.” John-Charles Kelly plays President Franklin D. Roosevelt. A lively group of local girls play the orphans in “Annie”: Anika Bobra, of Armonk; Tahlia Ellie of Short Hills, New Jersey; Haylie Christiano and Ruby Griffin, both of Valley Cottage; Maureen Henshaw, of Carmel; Nora Kennedy, of Tappan; Molly Lyons, of Wappinger’s Falls; Sasha Murray, of Chappaqua; Lucy Neureuther, of Harrison; Ella Stanley, of the Bronx; Lauren Sun, of Rye Brook; and Gabriella Uhl, of Cornwall.

Featuring: Robert Abdoo, Kelly Black, Laura Cable, Joseph Cullinane, Jesse Lynn Harte, Carl Hulden, Ryan Alexander Jacobs, Kelsey Self, Rochelle Smith, Roger Preston Smith, and Billy Clark Taylor. Sunny, a 7-year-old terrier mix, will play Sandy the dog. He was rescued from a kill shelter and appeared in the 2014 revival of “Annie” on Broadway, and in the national tour. He was the subject of a NBC special entitled “Annie’s Search for Sandy.” Sunny follows in the line of great Sandy dogs rescued and trained by Bill Berloni. Directed and choreographed by Mary Jane Houdina; musical director is William Stanley; assistant director/choreographer is Robert Abdoo. Rochelle Smith is the dog handler. Steve Loftus is the technical director. Costume design by Suzy Benzinger; costume coordinator is Heather Carey; set design by Michael Bottari and Ron Case; lighting design is by Andrew Gmoser; sound design is by Mark Zuckerman; wig and hair design by Shannon Harrington. The production stage manager is Victor Lukas; assistant stage manager is Duane McDevitt; and properties are by Grumpy Props. Lisa Tiso

is the associate producer. Show times through Sept. 10 are: Wednesday, Thursday and some Friday matinees: lunch at 11:30 a.m. and show at 1 p.m.; Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings: dinner at 6:30 p.m. and show at 8 p.m.; Sunday matinees: lunch at noon 12 and show at 1:30 p.m.; Sunday evenings: dinner at 5:30 p.m. and show at 7 p.m. For reservations, call 592-2222 or visit BroadwayTheatre.com. For group reservations, with discounts for groups of 20 or more, call 592-2225. For luxury boxes, for private parties of six to 22, call 592-8730. Enjoy dining

Peyton Ella as Annie and Sunny as Sandy the dog on stage in the Westchester Broadway Theatre’s production of “Annie.”

and theatre in an elegant private box. Additional features include an expanded dinner menu, hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, private powder room, and luxury box reserved parking. Ticket prices: dinner and show range between $56 and $84 plus tax, depending on the performances chosen. Beverage service and gratuities are not included in the ticket price. Discounts are available for children, students and senior citizens at select performances. Also check the website for ongoing special offers. For more information, visit BroadwayTheatre. com. (Submitted)

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Weather prompts swim meet change

Young swimmers from local clubs congregate at Hommocks Ice Rink on July 14. Inclement weather moved the scheduled swim meet indoors.

Mamaroneck Swim and Dive Club coaches Kevin and Kat Stuttle pose for a picture at the fourth annual Summer Invitational on July 14.

The Mamaroneck Swim and Dive Club hosted its fourth annual Summer Invitational on Friday, July 14. It was planned as an evening of fun and competitive swim races at the Hommocks Pool with visiting teams from Lake Isle Country Club and the Harrison Town Pool, until threatening storms rolled in. The team moved the event to the neighboring Hommocks Ice Rink for an impromptu indoor party. MSDC coaches Kat and Kevin Stuttle quickly switched their team’s lineup of swim relays to dry land races on the ice rink. Events including T-shirt, skipping, crab and scooter races replaced the freestyle, butterfly, breast and backstroke relays. Afterward, organizers turned the rink into a ball pit with beach balls supplied by Gelb Orthodontics. Elsewhere in the rink arena, parents had a chance to catch up with one another and forget about planning dinner that evening while enjoying a barbecue prepared by the Zehe Family, owners of Apiary in Larchmont and an MSDC family. Larchmont’s James Lambert was the DJ and filled the rink with summer sounds, which got kids dancing. KiKi’s Nation and Swim ‘n Surf set up pop-up shops, selling the season’s latest swimwear and gear. Jaine Elkind Eney, deputy town supervisor for the town of Mama-

roneck, attends the meet every year and said that the ability of event staff to pivot to the indoor venue helped maintain the essence of the invitational this year. “The success of the event was a testament to the organizers who, in the face of a rainout, created a wonderful indoor community event,” she said. “The large enthusiastic turnout demonstrated the Mamaroneck swim club spirit and winning attitude.” Jen Pollak, aquatics director for the town of Mamaroneck Recreation Department, seconded Elkind Eney’s sentiments “It’s all fun and games tonight, but inside,” Pollack said. “[We’re] just trying to raise a little bit of money, so we can do fun things with the kids.” The Mamaroneck Swim and Dive Club, comprised of girls and boys aged 6 to 17 years old, has had a series of winning seasons and is a four-time division champion. It went undefeated in the 2016 season, and in the same year it’s head coach, Kat Stuttle, was named Westchester County Swim Conference’s Coach of the Year. The success of the team has helped swell its ranks to more than 120 members and it has had a waiting list the past two years. Several team members have gone on to medal at county and conference championships over this time. (Submitted)

A member of Mamaroneck Swim and Dive Club is decked out in festive attire for the annual Summer Invitational.

Local youths take part in activities at the Hommocks Ice Rink. Contributed photos

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