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County budget shortfall currently at $18.2M

After 17 years, residents of Westchester remained etched the minds of their loved ones. On Sept. 11, the county held its annual 9/11 memorial service at The Rising in Valhalla. For more, see page 9.

The 2018 Westchester County budget projected shortfall been significantly decreased due to several areas of savings, but a large looming union contract has yet to be decided. File photo

Bridge delay opens floodgates ahead of primary By JAMES PERO Staff Writer After safety concerns led to a postponement of the Westchester-bound portion of the new Tappan Zee Bridge, the roadway was expected to open this week, but not without political controversy. According to a statement from the Tappan Zee Constructors, a consortium of builders responsible for carrying out work on the bridge, after concerns over the old bridge’s structural integrity— the former Tappan Zee sits almost directly next to the newly named Mario M. Cuomo Bridge—the Westchester bound lanes scheduled opening on Saturday, Sep. 7,

was moved to Tuesday, Sep. 11. Engineer’s say that a faulty joint on the old bridgenear the Westchester bound span of the new bridge raised safety concerns large enough to warrant the opening’s postponement. The first span of the bridge opened almost exactly a year ago with Cuomo touting the $4 billion project’s timeliness and its success staying on budget. In addition to delaying the new span’s opening, safety concerns regarding the old Tappan Zee Bridge structure have also given way to hints of political scandal after the Journal News uncovered documents that the opening may have been rushed by Gov. An-

drew Cuomo, a Democrat, who is in the middle of a hard-fought re-election primary. On Thursday, Sept. 13, Cuomo will take on progressive candidate Cynthia Nixon—an actress who starred in the HBO series “Sex in the City”—who is running against the governor in order to carry the Democratic line in the November general election. According to letters obtained by the Journal News in a Freedom of Information Law request, Jamey Barbas, the Thruway Authority’s project director, encourages work on the bridge to be finished by Aug. 24, despite potential for “traffic incidents or damage.”

On Sept. 7, Cuomo held a ceremonial opening and ribbon cutting for the new span replete with an appearance by former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, of Chappaqua, and symbolic BRIDGE continued on page 11

According to projections given last month, Westchester County’s budget deficit currently hovers at $18.2 million, more than $14 million less than initially projected. Minutes from an Aug. 6 Committee on Budget and Appropriations meeting show that due to savings in several areas, the county Budget Director Larry Soule estimated the 2018 budget gap at a little more than $18 million—a number far below the $32 million he initially projected earlier this year. Among the factors contributing to the smaller shortfall are favorable sales tax revenue—$7 million more than expected— lower than projected healthcare contributions and savings from other renegotiated contracts. A major potential factor in the shortfall remains the outstanding contract with the Civil Service Employees Union, CSEA, the county’s largest labor union. According to the county’s Budget Office, the CSEA contract could widen the shortfall by as much as $40 million due to retroactive pay raises and increased healthcare costs. The union has been operating under the terms of an expired contract since 2011.

Due to revenue shortfalls lawmakers are now forced to consider raising taxes through the property tax levy. County Executive George Latimer, a Democrat, has said a tax hike is currently not on the table. Under his predecessor, former County Executive Rob Astorino, a Republican who was elected in 2009, taxes were never raised. Astorino lost re-election to a third term in office in 2017, when he was defeated by Latimer; Latimer took office in January of this year.A shortfall may also increase the likelihood that the county will be forced to draw on its fund balance. According to Soule, for the fiscal years of 2017 and 2018, lawmakers are looking at a 61 percent blow to its fund balance if those funds are used to fill in those shortfalls. Such a reduction could directly affect the county’s AAA credit rating from Moody’s, a financial service and credit rating agency. That rating affects the county’s ability to borrow and issue bonds at preferential interest rates and could prove increasingly important as the Federal Reserve continues to increase borrowing rates. -Reporting by James Pero

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Latimer declares Sept. ‘Attendance Awareness Month’ With the month of September comes students returning to the classroom, and Westchester County Executive George Latimer is proving that school attendance is a

top priority by declaring the month of September as “Attendance Awareness Month.” The campaign takes place every September to stress the importance of having

children attend school every day, to reduce chronic absenteeism and the negative impacts associated with poor attendance. “As a new school year begins,

parents and school staff will embark upon a wide range of activities to ensure that children have a successful school year,” Latimer said. “Simply put, students need to attend school every day to achieve academic success. Students who are chronically absent often find

it harder to read proficiently and catch up with their classmates; have lower test scores; and are more likely to drop out of school all together. I encourage all parents to recognize the dangers of chronic absenteeism, and help your child create positive school habits.”

The 2018 Westchester County budget projected shortfall been significantly decreased due to several areas of savings, but a large looming union contract has yet to be decided. File photo

According to Dr. DaMia Harris-Madden, executive director of the Westchester County Youth Bureau, although Westchester touts some of the best schools and students, chronic absenteeism rates are increasing. “Given the research concerning school chronic absence, it behooves all stakeholders, beginning with youth, parents, schools, government, faith-based and community organizations to collaborate on efforts to increase public awareness of the adverse impacts of chronic absenteeism,” she said. “The administration, inclusive of the Youth Bureau, and non-profit organizations like Student Advocacy, will continue to identify communitywide approaches and interventions to stem school absences, and recognize young people who strive to attend school each day.” Karen Blumenthal, policy advocate at Student Advocacy, added, “As the new school year begins, it is so important to remember that students who miss more than 10 percent of school days for any reason often find it harder to read proficiently, catch up with their classmates and perform well on standardized tests. Students who go to school on time every day will have a much brighter future.” (Submitted)

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

ence “Don Pasquale” by Gaetano Donizetti. Made possible by the support of the Dineen Classical Music Gift Fund.

Teacher-In-The-Library

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

Mother Goose Monday On Mondays from 10 a.m. to 10:20 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. to 11:05 a.m. in the Children’s Room. Recommended for infants and toddlers. Nursery rhymes, songs, and finger plays. “Granny Jean” Klein, wellversed in early childhood development, introduces babies and toddlers to playful rhymes, songs, and puppetry. Parents and caregivers participate with the children at the library and are encouraged to continue the activities at home. Because the program is often a child’s first experience in an audience setting, it is important that adults strive to arrive on time and actively help children focus on the presentation. For more information, call the Children’s Reference Desk at 231-3162.

Lunch at La Scala On Mondays from noon to 3 p.m. No need to travel to Italy. Join the library here in Rye for six Mondays at noon (bring lunch or a snack) and watch some of the most popular operas ever recorded at Italy’s famed La Scala. On April 17, experi-

On Mondays through Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Children’s Room, when the library is open. For grades K–5. Drop by the library where Rye teachers offer homework help to students attending local public and private elementary schools in the Rye and close surrounding areas. This is a free program sponsored by the Auxiliary Board of the Rye Free Reading Room, Woman’s Club of Rye/Children’s Philanthropy Section, and the PTO of the Rye Schools.

Marilyn’s Musical Maracas A Bilingual Storytime On Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. in the Meeting Room. Recommended for toddlers and preschoolers. Join Marilyn Castillo at the library on Tuesday mornings for a blast of culture, music, and language in Spanish. Have fun learning simple words, numbers, and colors en español through simple songs and rhymes, while moving to music fiesta style. Music helps children retain words and expressions much more effectively. The rhythm of the music, as well as the repetitive patterns within the song, helps kids memorize new words, making it an easy way to teach a second language.

Spin-A-Yarn On Tuesdays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Ogden Nash Room. Open to the public. Information needlework, fabric arts get-together. Bring your own

project and supplies and work and chat.

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester

Wiggle, Giggle Time

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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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By Andy Landor & John Colquhoun

Beginning this week, The Review is launching a new comic strip called the New 60. It’s 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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Smiles and excited chatter filled the halls across all Rye Neck Schools on Sept. 4 for the first day of school. With new books and school supplies in hand, students joyfully entered their classrooms, eager to see their friends, meet new teachers and organize their lockers. “Our opening day was filled with positive energy, enthusiasm and big smiles,” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Barbara Ferraro said. “Upon entering the buildings on the first day, the students walked into classrooms that were bright and rearranged to create the kinds of active learning spaces needed in 2018 and beyond.” at DanKindergartners iel Warren Elementary School had an exciting day of firsts as they attended orientation sessions with their parents and introduced themselves to their new teachers. Meanwhile, F.E. Bellows Elementary School

students spent a half-day of classes organizing their school supplies, learning the rules of their new classrooms and getting to know new friends. Throughout the day, Rye Neck Middle School students attended a variety of presentations and moved around the building to find their new classrooms. They also met their teachers who greeted them with smiles and guided them through their expectations for the year. The halls at Rye Neck High School were buzzing with chatter as upperclassmen Peer Leaders teamed up with ninth-graders for various first-day-of-school activities that were designed to help the younger students make a smooth transition into high school. “The beginning of a new school year is filled with excitement as students look forward to reconnecting with friends and teachers,” Ferraro said. (Submitted)

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Announcing Taste of Westchester restaurant lineup Cerebral Palsy of Westchester presents the 13th annual A Taste of Westchester, a food and wine tasting event, featuring cuisine from more than 35 of the area’s finest restaurants and top chefs, as well as a worldly selection of wine, beer and spirits from select beverage establishments. The event will take place at the Renaissance Westchester Hotel in West Harrison on Monday, Oct. 29 at 6:15 p.m. All proceeds will benefit Cerebral Palsy of Westchester’s programs, fostering independence for individuals with disabilities and enabling them to participate to their fullest extent in their community. Tickets are $125 per person, $95 if purchased by Oct. 1. Attendees will enjoy exclusive tastings of whiskey and vodka in the Aries Wine & Spirits Lounge, a culinary display showcasing students from the Southern Westchester BOCES Culinary Program, as well as the opportunity to win vacations, experiences and prizes through a Balloon Pop and Silent Auction. The restaurant line-up to-date includes Angelina’s Ristorante, Antipasti di Napoli at the Briarcliff Manor, Antonees Gourmet Catering, Aries Wine and Spirits,

Blue Moon Mexican Café, Captain Lawrence Brewing Company, Chocolations, Coffee Labs Roasters, Edible Arrangements of Eastchester, The Gourmet Taste Catering, Hive Living Room + Bar, Lulu Cake Boutique, The Luscious Little Dessert Company. NoMa Social, Quenas Restaurant, Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, Sam’s of Gedney Way, Southern Table, SWBOCES Culinary Arts, and Walter’s Hot Dogs. “CPW is thrilled to partner with the local restaurant and beverage community again this year,” said Linda Kuck, CPW executive director. “We are happy to have the support of our local businesses including [and] we are grateful for the funding that this event raises, helping us to provide direct services to the developmentally disabled.” (Submitted)

For more information contact Tia Levinson at 937-3800 x 353 or tia.levinson@cpwestchester.org. Tickets are available at cpwtaste2018.eventbrite.com

Cerebral Palsy of Westchester will be hosting its annual A Taste of Westchester event on Oct. 29 in West Harrison. CPW has just announced its participating restaurants for the evening.

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Westchester honors those who died on 9/11 It has been 17 years since the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, and in a solemn ceremony Tuesday afternoon, Westchester County paid tribute to every life that was lost on that day. Standing beneath “The Rising,” the county’s 9/11 Memorial, surrounded by dignitaries, clergy, colleagues, local residents and families of the fallen, County Executive George Latimer commemorated the Westchester residents who passed on that day. Latimer also made special mention of the first responders, as well as those who have died from 9/11 related illness since the attacks. “Seventeen years ago today, I remember exactly where I was standing and what I was doing when I learned the twin towers had been struck,” Latimer said. “I’m sure many of you do, too. Without hesitation, police, fire-

fighters and EMT’s rushed to ground zero to help save as many lives as they could. They were heroes—but in doing so, many gave of their own lives. At this time of great unrest in our country it is an opportunity to unite us, and bring us all together to remember this important day.” Emcee Tom Kaminski, a WCBS radio traffic reporter who was reporting from a helicopter as the twin towers were hit, recalled the morning of 9/11. “While I was a reporter that day, I was also a friend and a New Yorker,” he said. “While life will never be the same—it shouldn’t. We live, we change and we grow. Standing here under this beautiful sculpture of “The Rising”—it reminds us that we must always be rising and lifting. But we must also remember where we started, and the base of who we are.”

The ceremony included the presentation of colors, led by the Westchester County Police Department’s Ceremonial Unit Color Guard. Pipes and drums of the Police Emerald Society of Westchester County followed, along with the Civil Air Patrol. Students from the Valhalla Union Free School District led the Pledge of Allegiance and Concordia College’s Brass Quartet played. A commemorative wreath was laid on the “Beam of Remembrance,” a steel beam that was pulled from the ashes of the World Trade Center, and dedicated to the county as a lasting reminder of our nation’s sacrifice and strength on that fateful day. The names of those who were lost, as displayed on the “Circle of Remembrance,” were read aloud by elected officials. (Submitted)

The names of the Westchester County men and women who died on Sept. 11, 2001 are as follows: William Abrahamson Peter Craig Alderman Kazuhiro Anai Sharon Balkcom Yelena Belilovsky Michael J. Berkeley George Bishop Michael A. Boccardi Michelle Renee Bratton Thomas M. Brennan Jonathan Eric Briley Mark Brisman Lloyd Brown Ronald Bucca Tom Burke Mary T. Caulfield Alex Ciccone Kevin Francis Cleary Robert J. Coll Helen Crossin-Kittle Joan Cullinan Patrick W. Danahy Dwight Darcy Marisa DiNardo Simon Dedvukaj Simon A. Dhanani John J. Doherty Christopher Michael Duffy Paul Fiori Thomas Fitzpatrick Kevin Joseph Frawley Alan W. Friedlander John Patrick Gallagher Charles Garbarini Peter Gelinas Kieran Joseph Gorman Yugi Goya Gary Haag Richard B. Hall Vincent Halloran W. Ward Haynes

Nobuhiro Hayatsu Katsuyuki Hirai Thomas Warren Hohlweck, Jr. Montgomery McCullogh Hord Louis Steven Inghilterra Ariel Louis Jacobs Arthur Joseph Jones Douglas G. Karpiloff Satoshi Kikuchihara Takashi Kinoshita Glenn Kirwin Richard J. Klares Gary Koecheler Vanessa Langer Denis Lavelle Joseph Leavey Michael A. Lepore Richard Lynch, Jr. Michael J. Lyons Katie Marie McCloskey John T. McErlean, Jr. Francis McGuinn Michael McHugh, Jr. Barry J. McKeon Robert C. McLaughlin, Jr. Christopher D. Mello Yamel Merino William Minardi Krishna V. Moorthy George Morell Dennis Moroney Takuya Nakamura Soichi Numata James A. Oakley Diana J. O›Connor Amy O’Doherty Marni Pont O’Doherty Samuel Oitice Sean Gordon Corbett O›Neill Chris Orgielewicz Timothy F. O’Sullivan

Michael B. Packer Thomas Palazzo James Nicholas Pappageorge William H. Pohlmann Hemanth Kumar Puttur Vincent A. Princiotta Valsa Raju Robert A. Rasmussen John Reo Joseph R. Riverso Gregory E. Rodriguez Edward Ryan Tatiana Ryjova Sam Salvo Eric Sand Robert Scandole Marian Serva Daniel Shea Joseph Shea Linda Sheehan Thomas J. Shubert Allan Shwartzstein David Silver Michael John Simon Thomas E. Sinton, III Rochelle M. Snell Robert Speisman Joseph P. Spor, Jr. Timothy C. Stout John Swaine Sean Patrick Tallon Michael A. Tamuccio Kenichiro Tanaka Joanna Vidal Jeffrey Walz James Arthur Waring Timothy Matthew Welty William Wik Marc Zeplin Ivelin Ziminski Joseph J. Zuccala

“In the years that followed the attacks, the number of first responders who lost their battles to 9/11-related illness has grown exponentially,” County Executive George Latimer said. “My administration is now looking into ways to include those names at this memorial site, so that they too can be honored and remembered.” The names of those men and women were read aloud by their surviving family members. They are as follows:

New York City Battalion Chief Kevin Byrnes Sr. of Pleasantville, Feb. 4, 2004 New York City Detective Joseph Seabrook of Mount Vernon, May 29, 2010 Peekskill Detective Charles Wassil Jr. of White Plains, May 1, 2013 New York City Police Officer Nicholas Finelli of Hawthorne, June 8, 2013 New York City Firefighter, EMS, Luis de Peña of Mount Vernon, Nov. 7, 2013 New York City Police Captain Ronald G. Peifer Sr. of Hartsdale, March 5, 2014 New York City Detective First Grade James W. Monahan of Ossining, Oct. 13, 2014 Yonkers Police Officer Anthony Maggiore of Cortlandt, Nov. 22, 2014 Yonkers Police Lt. Roy McLaughlin of Yonkers, Sept. 10, 2015 New York City Police Officer Joseph Heid of Yonkers, July 20, 2016 New York City Police Sgt. Patrick Boyle of Yorktown Heights, Sept. 15, 2016 New York City Police Sgt. Patrick Coyne of Mt. Kisco, March 12, 2017 Fairview Firefighter Robert A. Mentrasti of Greenburgh, April 14, 2017 Retired New York City Firefighter Michael O’Hanlon of Cortlandt, Aug. 28, 2017 Harrison PD, Walter Mallinson of Harrison, Sept. 9, 2107 White Plains Fire Dept., Clark Douglass of White Plains, July 21, 2018 Westchester County holds an annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony at in front of the The Rising memorial at Kensico Dam in Valhalla. This photo was taken on Sept. 11, 2016. File photo

New Rochelle PD Kathleen O’Connor of New Rochelle, Aug. 16, 2018

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SPRYE to hold upcoming benefit

Join SPRYE on Thursday, Oct. 4 from 6 p.n. to 8 p.m. as it honors Rye resident Barbara Brunner at is seventh annual benefit at the Apawamis Club in. Brunner has been involved in many community initiatives and organizations, giving of her time and resources. Besides being the board president of SPRYE, she still volunteers as a SPRYE driver, taking members to their medical appointments or help-

ing them with grocery shopping and other essential errands. SPRYE’s mission is to enable older adults in Harrison, Port Chester, Rye and Rye Brook to live safely and independently in their homes while remaining fully engaged in community life. Brunner is also active at Christ’s Church as well as the Daughters of the American Revolution, League of Women Voters, Rye Women’s Interfaith Com-

mittee, Meals on Wheels and is a Caritas sous chef at St. Peter’s Church in Port Chester. The benefit will feature a silent auction, including destinations, and gift certificates for beauty services, restaurants and more. A wine toss game will add to the fun. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call the SPRYE office at 481-5706. (Submitted)

BRIDGE from page 1

The postponement of a Westchester bound span of the new Tappan Zee Bridge precipitated political controversy just in time for a gubernatorial primary. Photo courtesy newnybridge.com

drive across the stretch. A decision to postpone the opening was made Friday night following a ceremony and the revelation regarding the original bridge’s condition. Nixon and Marc Molinaro, the Republican gubernatorial candidate, have both accused Cuomo of endangering public safety by rushing to open the last stretch of

the bridge. Molinaro said that he knew of “whistleblowers” ready to come forward and finger Cuomo for rushing the grand opening but has yet to provide any evidence. The National Transportation Safety Board said in a statement that it would not be investigate the incident explaining that the organization only investigates

following an accident.The project’s completion will mark a culmination of decades of talk about constructing a new Tappan Zee Bridge which had been cited for its significant decay with an engineering assessment in 2009 chronicling an “unusually high” rate of deterioration. CONTACT: james@hometwn.com

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workplace insurance when you leave the company. And while you may be able to convert the group life insurance policy from your old employer into an individual policy, the cost of that coverage could go up significantly. Look into options to supplement your coverage. If you find your employer’s group life to be insufficient, you may want to add supplemental coverage. Concerned that you can’t afford it? According to LIMRA, people estimate that life insurance will cost three times as much as it actually does. You’ll need to balance your family’s needs with the cost of insurance. But if you look into your options for a supplemental policy, you may find that life insurance is more affordable than you think. This educational, third-party article is provided as a courtesy by Andy Ball, agent, New York Life Insurance Company. To learn more about the information or topics discussed, please contact Andy at 917-685-1875 or aball02@ft.newyorklife.com.

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Jets fans are an odd bunch. I don’t mean that to sound harsh or accusatory, but it’s true. There aren’t too many fanbases in America that blend optimism and fatalism quite like the supporters of Gang Green. And it’s pretty tough for me to remember a time I’ve gotten to see those dual mentalities play out in real time like I did during the team’s convincing 48-17 win over the Lions on Monday Night Football. Coming into the season opener, Jets fans didn’t really know what to expect from the 2018 season. With rookie quarterback Sam Darnold making his NFL first start and a banged up defensive unit, the Jets had an awful lot of question marks coming into their matchup in Detroit. I could sense this in the general uneasiness I felt in the friends I met up with for the game; 30-year old men wearing Mo Lewis jerseys and nervously chewing on straws

during the pregame show. And once the game started, that early concern seemed justified, as Darnold took his first snap, rolled out to the right and threw across his body to the opposite sideline, resulting in a pick-6 that was certainly not the auspicious start that my friends had hoped for. Immediately the wailing began; “Same old Jets!” one of my buddies yelled as he buried his face in the bar. “Here it comes,” added another. “Another 3-13 year!” But then, something changed. From that point on, Darnold looked like a different quarterback, more like the No. 3 overall draft pick and less like the nervous rookie he seemed to be on the game’s opening drive. He marched the Jets up and down the field while Gang Green’s defense confounded the Lions at every turn. By the middle of the second quarter, my friends were singing a different tune entirely. All of a sudden—at least according to my friends—this team that was going to struggle to win five games this year was a surefire playoff squad and a true threat to

dethrone the Patriots from their perch atop the AFC. It’s funny what a couple of touchdowns will do. But that’s the thing about Jet fans, they’ve always been quick to anoint new saviors and even quicker to despair once things turn south. Mark Sanchez, Brett Favre, Chad Pennington, all of these signal-callers were, at one time, viewed by fans as the signal-callers destined to lead the Jets back to the Super Bowl. Now, their either footnotes to a sad, tortured history or outright punch-lines. As a lifelong supporter of the Boston Red Sox, I’m no stranger to the pessimism that often pervades the culture of the Jet faithful. But while that fatalism was often the defining facet of my Sox fandom—especially pre2004—Jets fans seem to vacillate between moments of wild optimism and abject despair. So watching my friends fall head-over-heels with the newest shiny toy feels a little bit like history repeating itself. There’s no telling what the future has in store for Darnold. The

Jets rookie quarterback Sam Darnold has fans buzzing after turning in a terrific performance in his NFL debut on Sept. 10. But is Darnold the real deal or are Jet fans setting themselves up for another disappointment? Photo courtesy Wikipedia.org

kid can play, that’s for sure, but I think it’s a bit too early to hoist his jersey to the rafters. If time has taught Jet fans anything, it’s that sometimes, it’s better to let things play out before making proclama-

tions one way or the other. So my advice to Jet fans is to let Monday night’s win breathe for a bit. Maybe Darnold is the one. Maybe he’s just another false hope. It’s still too early to tell.

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Game Notes: • Harrison shook off a slow start to take 3 straight sets • The Huskies have won their last 2 contests • Harrison will be in action at the Scarsdale Tournament on 9/15 Julianna Erb prepares to serve against the Panthers. Erb, Tamara Day and Leslie Yanez are the Huskies’ tricaptains this year. Photos/Mike Smith

By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor In its first year under a new head coach, the Harrison volleyball team is adjusting to new personnel, a new strategy and a new leadership structure. And after just one week of competition, it would appear that things are beginning to fall into place. On Sept. 6, the Huskies won their second straight game—a 3-0 sweep of Rye Neck—to shake off a season-opening loss, and have first-year coach Abbey Nicholson excited about what’s to come. After dropping its first game of the season 3-0 to Lakeland, the

A Rye Neck player gets ready to serve on Sept. 6

Huskies have bounced back with a pair of sweeps, blanking the Panthers and Port Chester in back-to-back games. According to Nicholson, the team’s play over its last few games has

been encouraging as the squad is beginning to play to its potential. “I think in that first game, being a new system, there was a lot of nerves and jitters trying to put

Kristi Iannachino makes a play at the net on Sept. 6 against Rye Neck. The Huskies net-play has been strong through the first three contests this season.

into practice the things we had been working on in the preseason,” Nicholson told the Review. “But it seems like we got it all out of our system in that first game, and now we are seeing what it looks like when they’re shaking things off an applying communication.” Against Rye Neck in particular, Nicholson was impressed with the way her team shook off a shaky start, regained its confidence and went on to carry the day in three successive games. That resilience, she said, will be integral to the club’s success moving forward. “Even when we were in a little bit of a rut early on, especially in terms of serve-receives, the energy never really felt like we had fallen behind,” Nicholson said. “I was talking to the girls about pivoting and changing the direction of a game especially when the outcome isn’t going in our favor;

to see them come back, it means that they are grasping that concept.” Nicholson credits her tri-captains, Julianna Erb, Tamara Day and Leslie Yanez in helping the Huskies maintain focus on the court, and also believes that her newly implemented leadership system is paying immediate dividends. Under Nicholson’s watch, each of the tri-captains has been tasked with overseeing her own smaller group of players in order to facilitate communication and accountability. “It’s about figuring out how the players can come alongside one another to support each other best,” the coach said. “It’s important knowing that you have other people on your side, and we think it builds camaraderie.” That camaraderie has been evident recently, as Nicholson said the team’s passing has been crisp,

Tamara Day gets ready for a spike against Rye Neck.

leading to better chances at the net. “The setters and hitters have been spot on so far,” she added. “So that means we are able to run more plays.” At 2-1 on the year, the Huskies are gearing up for an early-season tournament that will be held at Scarsdale High School on Sept. 16. With the chance to play multiple matches in one day, Nicholson said her team is focused on preparing—both physically and mentally—for the challenge ahead. “Obviously stamina is the biggest thing, so we’re working a lot on conditioning,” she said. “We are doing a lot of drill-specific conditioning, getting a lot of reps with a focused skill set; it’s not about how many you do, it’s about how many you do that are done correctly.” CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com

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