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Shared services plan projects $27M in savings By JAMES PERO Staff Writer

NOT SO FAST A plan designed to protect waterfront communities along the Long Island Sound is receiving pushback because it may disrupt natural ecosystems. For story, see page 6.

Mother pleads not guilty in daughter’s death The mother of a deceased Mamaroneck toddler pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder charges relating to the death of her 2-year-old daughter Gabriella Boyd. In an indictment from a grand jury earlier this month, Cynthia Arce, 29, was charged with second-degree murder and was later arraigned on charges on Tuesday, Sept. 18. In addition to the murder charge relating to her daughter, Gabrielle Boyd, Arce also faces two counts of aggravated murder, two counts of attempted aggravated assault upon a police officer, and two counts of assault in the second degree relating to incidents with police during an initial response. Charges relate to an incident

on April 28 in the village of Mamaroneck during which police responded to a 911 call where they found Boyd, severely injured and unresponsive. According to police, when officers attempted to help the toddler, Arce, attacked the officers with a knife. Arce was first tased by police and then shot by the responding officers. She was hospitalized after the incident and is currently being held in Westchester County Jail. Gabrielle Boyd was later pronounced dead after being rushed to White Plains Hospital. Arce’s lawyer claims that she was attempting to take her own life when officers arriced and claims that she suffers from bipolar disorder and undiagnosed postpartum depression. The girl’s death also precip-

itated litigation from her father, Steven Boyd, who is suing Mamaroneck police and Westchester County, claiming law enforcement failed to properly enforce a court order granting him custody of the child. The notice of claim, filed earlier this year, accuses Mamaroneck police officers of negligence in enforcing a court order that would have removed Boyd from the custody of her mother the day before the toddler’s death took place. Steven Boyd is seeking monetary damages. The Westchester County Medical Examiner’s Office officially ruled the death a homicide in August though the official cause of death is still undetermined and an autopsy by the county medical ex-

Cynthia Arce, the mother of a deceased Mamaroneck toddler, pleaded not guilty to murder charges relating to her daughter’s death this April. File photo

aminer has yet to be made public. -Reporting by James Pero

After convening a second shared services panel, Westchester County has resubmitted a proposal that is projected to save $27 million, more than three times the amount offered up under the previous administration. The revised plan—part of an ongoing directive from the state to cut municipal service costs through consolidation—was unanimously approved by municipal leaders across the county and submitted to the state on Sept. 14. The plan’s projections more than triples the $8 million in savings put forward under former County Executive Rob Astorino, a Republican that was never submitted or adopted. According to this plan, $7.5 million in savings have been identified for 2019; $9.5 million in savings for 2020; and $27 million in recurring savings thereafter. “When my administration took office in January, one of our biggest goals was to convene all the local governments to develop a shared services plan that could result in real savings to Westchester taxpayers,” said County Executive, George Latimer, a Democrat. “In an era where governments working cooperatively are few and far between, it was a breath of fresh air to see local governments take this process seriously and find real savings for taxpayers.”

Among the new initiatives in the most recent plan are sharing certain municipal water services, energy and joint Information Technology that would see individual municipalities buy into a countywide system for municipal management software used to map parcels of land and more. The shared services plan builds on legislation signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, in May 2017 that creates a blueprint for counties to consolidate services in an effort to save on cost and efficiency. A subsequent piece of legislation passed this year was designed to assist the 23 remaining counties in the state who had not submitted a plan—last year 34 submitted ones—as well as allowing those who wished to revisit their 2017 proposed plans to do so. Additionally, the 2018 legislation calls for a three-year timeline for counties to demonstrate implementation and proof of savings. The statewide legislation requires every county executive across the state to convene a panel made up of every chief elected official from every municipality and submit a plan to reduce the costs of services like sanitation, emergency medical care and police. As incentive, the state Legislature has set aside $225 million in matching funds for money that each county saves through consolidation plans. CONTACT: james@hometwn.com

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Legislators introduce Fair Chance to Work Act The Westchester County Board of Legislators has begun consideration of the Fair Chance to Work Act. The proposed law, introduced on Sept. 24, would eliminate pre-emptive questions about an applicant’s past convictions at the start of the job application process. The goal is to give people who may have a record of conviction, but who are otherwise qualified for a job, a chance to explain their circumstances without being shut out of even that opportunity. “Other jurisdictions, states and New York City have passed this to good effect,” said county Legislator Catherine Borgia, the bill’s co-sponsor. “Eliminating the question of criminal background on initial application has broad bipartisan support in the business community. This law does not limit background checks, but allows an applicant to tell a more complete story of his or her background.”

Westchester County Legislator Catherine Borgia introduces the Fair Chance to Work Act. Photo courtesy Jason Chervokas

According to Vice Chairwoman of the Board of Legislators Alfreda Williams, when questions about convictions are the first step in the hiring process, people are shut out of opportunities to rebuild their lives. “This proposed law helps people trying to make new lives for themselves,” said Williams, a co-sponsor of the bill.Fellow co-sponsor of the bill, Legislator Christopher A. Johnson added, “Everyone should have a chance to be con-

sidered for a job on the basis of his or her qualifications—not disqualified by a checking a box on an application. We know that there is a disproportionate number of people of color who get caught in the criminal justice system. This is not only an economic justice issue, it’s a social justice issue.” The Fair Chance to Work Act currently is under consideration by the board’s Committee on Labor and Housing. (Submitted)

New tobacco law leads to action against vape shop

A smoke shop in Mount Kisco was recently cited for selling vaping products to a minor. In August, the county implemented a law raising the age to purchase such products to 21.

Westchester Legislator Kitley Covill is happy to report that a new law raising the age for the purchase of tobacco and related products in the county from 18 to 21 is working in our communities. Recently, county police sent a youth into two stores in Mount Kisco as part of a compliance check to ensure that the shops, which sell tobacco and vaping products, were complying with the law. One of the two shops visited, Smoking King of Mount

Kisco, at 32 E. Main St, was cited Tuesday for selling vaping products to a minor. The other shop, Kisco Vapors at 145 E. Main St., properly denied service to the underage youth. “It is our responsibility to ensure that our local businesses are not selling alcohol, tobacco, e-cigarettes or nicotine-based products to people under age 21,” Covill said, “and these compliance checks, along with education, play an important role in

encouraging young people to make safe and healthy choices.” In June, the county Board of Legislators, with Covill’s full support, passed the law-raising legislation. This important law was put into place in order to protect the children of Westchester. The law went into effect in August. Just last week, the Environmental Protection Agency announced that nationwide youth vaping had reached epidemic levels. (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

LEGO City Builder

On Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m., 10:15 a.m. or 11 a.m. in the Meeting Room. Recommended for toddlers and preschoolers. Please choose one session to attend. Children will wiggle to music, giggle to funny rhymes, and pretend to be wild and wonderful animals in this lively interactive program with “Dawny Dew” Halasz. Music is a natural connection tool. It brings people together and helps them interact with one another. Children are engaged with the use of puppets, felt board activities, nursery rhymes, and songs. This activity encourages active participation by parents and other caregivers. This 20-minute weekly musical program promotes early language skills and socialization. Please note that doors close five minutes after the program begins to prevent interruptions and help focus audience attention on the presenter. Please be prepared to enjoy the Children’s Room while waiting for the next session to begin. For more information, contact the Children’s Reference Desk at 231-3162.

Enjoy building city scenes with LEGO bricks at home? Let your creativity loose with LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester’s newest play space: LEGO City Builder. This is an interactive city that visitors can add their own elements and designs right into the display. The new play area includes skyscrapers, police and fire stations, cafes, suburban streets, beaches, a LEGO Friends section and more. Celebrate the grand opening of this exciting new space with photo opportunities and custom builds created by Master Model Builder Anthony Maddaloni. Admission starts at $16.95; children under age 2 are free. Opening hours are Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sundays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester is located at 39 Fitzgerald St. in Yonkers. For more information, call 844-740-9223 or visit westchester.legolanddiscoverycenter.com.

Graham Clarke’s Musical Fridays On Fridays from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Meeting Room. Recommended for toddlers and preschoolers. Families are always welcome. Rock out at the Rye Free Reading Room on Friday mornings when popular children’s musician Graham Clarke performs. Kids love Graham’s silly humor and fun songs and will enjoy moving and grooving to the beat with this energetic performer. Please arrive early to find parking; doors will be closed 10 minutes after show begins or when room is at “fire code” capacity, and no one will be admitted after that. Weather permitting, Graham’s performance will be outside on the Village Green where a larger audience can be accommodated.

The Rye Arts Center The Rye Arts Center is located at 51 Milton Road in Rye. Winter classes have begun. For more information, call 967-0700 or visit ryeartscenter.org.

Spring and Summer Classes Spring and summer classes are now available. The Rye Arts Center offers a wide range of visual and performing arts and STEAM program opportunities for children, teens and adults at all skill levels. Explore the center’s guide and find the perfect creative outlet for you and your family at ryeartscenter.org.

Free yoga at Rye Town Park Yoga instructor Dhokela Yzeiraj will begin Sunday morning classes at Rye Town Park starting June 3. Classes will be held on the lawn area near the gazebo and “Cope” sculpture exhibit. Yzeiraj invites people of all ages and backgrounds to balance their weekend with morning classes, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. She incorporates meditation along with gentle and grounding yoga postures. Participants should bring their own mats or practice directly on the grass. This is a donation-based class, with no required fees. Participants will be required to sign “hold harmless” forms. People can sign up at the Rye Town Park website or show up the morning of class. Class will be cancelled in case of rain the morning of. Yzeiraj is certified in raja yoga with Yoga Alliance and has been practicing for eight years. She is also trained in the ancient Indian medicine of Ayurveda, “The Knowledge of Life,” and incorporates it as yoga’s sister science in her teachings. She enjoys sharing this timeless wisdom in daily living through food, bodywork and gardening in community. For more information about the program, contact Yzeiraj at dhokela@gmail.com. Deadline for our What’s Going On section is every Thursday at noon. Though space is not guaranteed, we will do our best to accommodate your listing. Please send all items to news@hometwn.com.

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Save the Sound: Westchester waters show improvement By JAMES PERO Staff Writer A biennial report from the environmental group Save the Sound shows what they characterize as “substantial improvement” in the water quality of the Long Island Sound. On Sept. 24, the organization released the results of its report at simultaneous press conferences in Connecticut and New York, giving Westchester County’s portion of the Long Island Sound, the Eastern Narrows, a “B-” grade. “The region where the improvement is the most dramatic is the Eastern Narrows,” Save the Sound said in a statement. “This region went from a ‘D+’ in 2008 to a ‘B-’ in 2017, benefitting from both the upgrades made to its local wastewater treatment plants and those made to plants on the East River, which flows into the western end of the Sound.” Additionally, throughout the past several years Westchester County and its municipalities have continued to fund incremental improvements to their sewer infrastructure—a major source of pollution in rivers and estuaries that lead into the Long Island

Sound—due in part to a lawsuit launched by Save the Sound in 2015.The lawsuit, which named 11 county municipalities in the Sound Shore region, alleged that as a result of porous sewer lines, untreated waste entered rivers that lead into the Long Island Sound in violation of the EPA’s Clean Water Act. “In many respects what we’re seeing is a victory for the tenets of the Clean Water Act, as well as the commitment shown by New York and Connecticut officials, the EPA and citizens alike,” said Tracy Brown, director of Save the Sound’s Western Programs. “We now have hard evidence that investment in improved technology at treatment plants pays great dividends.” One area of continued pollution in Westchester is Beaver Swamp Brook which runs through Mamaroneck, Harrison, and Rye, before emptying into the Long Island Sound. According to a Save the Sound analysis, in three of the group’s recent routine samples of a Beaver Swamp site behind Rye Neck High School, levels of enterococcus—bacteria found in human and animal feces—ranged from 700 to as high as 9,000 bacteria

per sample. The safe swimming standard dictates that anything above 104 per sample is unsafe. “The most important step now is to recognize that there is more work to be done—both to keep from sliding backwards in the face of climate change and population pressure, but also to move forward so that the most heavily populated areas of the Sound share in the recovery,” Brown said. While waters in the Eastern Narrows have shown marked improvement, according to Save the Sound, the Western Narrows, which border New York City, have remained stagnant, receiving a grade of “F” since 2008. The culprit, says the environmental organization, is the lack of tidal flow between the Long Island Sound and the Atlantic Ocean making it difficult for pollution to disperse. Despite the continued failing grade, Save the Sound’s analysts say the area has shown a decrease in dissolved carbon—a pollutant usually found as a result of storm water runoff—which could mark a positive trend in future analyses. CONTACT: james@hometwn.com

Save the Sound says Westchester County’s waters in the Sound Shore area have shown marked improvement based on the results of a biennial report released this week. Photo courtesy Save the Sound

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harbor plan gets pushback By JAMES PERO Staff Writer A federal plan designed to protect waterfront communities along the Hudson River and Long Island Sound is drawing the ire of Westchester County lawmakers and environmentalists who say it may disrupt natural ecosystems and ignore underlying causes. The plan being proposed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers would construct storm barriers, levees, flood walls and seawalls, depending on a financial and engineering analysis conducted by the agency and its state partners. The most structurally intensive version of the plan could cost as much as $36 billion with funding

split between federal, state and local partners. Already, the plan—which is being carried out in response to devastation caused in 2012 by Hurricane Sandy—has drawn criticism from county lawmakers including Legislator Nancy Barr, a Harrison Democrat, who also chairs the Board of Legislators’ Environment Health and Energy Committee. “It is inconceivable to me that a project of this magnitude, which could do irreparable damage and change the environment for generations, is being considered with such limited study of the potential impacts,” Barr said in a statement. According to Hudson River-

keeper, an environmental agency known for its advocacy regarding the Hudson River, sea barriers—which the Army Corps says may be large enough to close off areas of the Long Island Sound and Hudson River from the ocean entirely—may adversely affect tidal flow of sediment and natural ecosystems. “We fear that a slow death would be inflicted on the [Hudson] river, and that in time, the barriers would slowly, but surely, strangle the life out of the river as we know it,” the Riverkeeper said in a statement. Among the specific species of marine life that could be affected by such structural methods are striped bass, Atlantic sturgeon,

A plan to construct large scale sea barriers throughout the Hudson River and Long Island Sound is getting pushback from environmentalists and county lawmakers alike. Photo courtesy Flickr.com

herring, shad, eel and others, according to the Riverkeeper. The restriction of tidal flow, the organization says, would affect pollution levels by making it more difficult for contaminants to migrate out of the estuaries. In addition to exacerbating pollution and adversely affecting marine life, opponents say that constructing barriers will likely do little to address the underlying issue of climate change and rise of sea levels, both of which

are projected to worsen the severity of future storms in decades to follow. After mounting pressure from lawmakers and environmentalists, a public comment period regarding the plan has been extended from Aug. 20 until Nov. 5, after which the agency will pore over submitted comments and make a determination on if or how to proceed. CONTACT: james@hometwn.com

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One iteration of the plan would cut off estuaries and inlets from the ocean completely in a move environmentalists say could exacerbate pollution and adversely impact marine life. Photo courtesy Army Corps of Engineers

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By Andy Landorf & John Colquhoun

Former admen and Westchester residents Andy Landorf of Tarrytown, and John Colquhoun, of Bronxville, both enjoyed successful careers, creating some of the nation’s most iconic ad campaigns. When they hit the age of 60, they became acutely aware of the rapidly changing world and that 60 was different now than it had ever been before—for better, and for worse. They decided they could: A) Hide their heads behind a newspaper and wait for the landline to ring or B) find the humor in life and have a good belly laugh. In search of that laugh, Andy and John realized there was little humor currently aimed at those over the age of 60.

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Rye Neck seniors named National Merit semifinalists

Opinion-Editorial

The voices of my constituents By SHELLEY MAYER

From left, Rye Neck High School seniors Delaney Park, Risa Liebman and Elena Tisnovsky were named semifinalists in the 2019 National Merit Scholarship program. Photo courtesy Rye Neck school district

Three Rye Neck High School seniors—Risa Liebman, Delaney Park and Elena Tisnovsky—have been named semifinalists in the 2019 National Merit Scholarship program. The students are among 16,000 high school students nationwide who were awarded the distinction by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. They represent the top 1 percent of students from across the country with the highest scores on the qualifying Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.

They took the qualifying test in 2017 along with 1.6 million other juniors from more than 22,000 high schools. “On behalf of the faculty and administration, I congratulate our students and families on this accomplishment,” Rye Neck High School Principal Tina Wilson said. “We wish them luck as they move forward in the process.” Rye Neck’s semifinalists are in the running for approximately 7,500 scholarships worth more than $31 million that will be offered next spring. About 90 per-

cent of the semifinalists will advance to the next round and about half of the finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship. To become a finalist, the students must submit a detailed scholarship application, demonstrate an outstanding academic record, write an essay and earn scores that confirm their earlier performance on the qualifying test. National Merit Scholarship finalists will be announced in February, while scholarship winners will be announced in the spring. (Submitted)

Shortly after I was sworn-in as your new state senator for the 37th Senate District, I sent a districtwide newsletter to residents introducing myself and outlining some of my priorities. In the newsletter, I included a section asking residents to identify the top three issues they would like me to prioritize as their new state senator. More than 125 residents mailed back the completed survey to my district office. For those who did not get a chance to complete the survey, I made it available on my Senate website. I also made it available on my social media platforms and my e-newsletter. In total, more than 200 constituents took the time to make their voices heard. Their responses—and their priorities—are instructive. They continue to shape my views and guide my actions. The top 5 issues selected by constituents are: • Gun Violence Prevention (95) • Affordable and Accessible Health Insurance (83) • Environmental Protection (82) • Holding the Line on Property Taxes (73) • Delivering for Public Schools (54) Each of these signifies the need for real reform, which we in the state Legislature can and must achieve in the coming legislative session. Guns We must enact Extreme Risk Protection Orders, ERPOs, strongly supported by our District Attorney Anthony Scarpino and thousands of other leaders, which will reduce the ability of

individuals who are a danger to themselves or others from possessing a firearm. In addition, I am a co-sponsor of a bill to prohibit teachers and other staff from carrying guns on school grounds unless they are a law enforcement officer, school resource officer or security guard. Healthcare It is clear that accessing and maintaining quality and affordable healthcare are incredible challenges throughout the district, state and our nation. Frustration with our healthcare system is ever present and, I believe, it has grown as the federal government’s commitment has wavered. But there must be substantial commitment in New York State to expanding access, ensuring affordability and reducing barriers. Environment We also have a lot of work to do to protect our environment, and address and mitigate the effects of climate change. We have made progress, but there is much more work to do in Albany, including passing the Climate and Community Protection Act, which will help reduce emissions and increase resilience. Taxes I am also working with my legislative colleagues to identify new ways to alleviate our property tax burden, without undermining the services residents appreciate in their communities. Many of our municipalities are grappling with the SALT workarounds we proposed last year to address the Trump tax bill, and I’m hopeful we can make these tools effective ways to reduce property tax burdens. At the same time we must increase state funding for our local

schools, which will ease the burden on local property taxpayers and help ensure our school districts can deliver the education our children need and deserve. Government works best when voters make their voices heard, not just on Election Day, but throughout the year. Our obligation as elected officials is to do our best to listen and then to act. Disagreements are inevitable, but our democracy requires a thoughtful, civil and practical approach to solving problems. I will work with my colleagues, on whatever side of the aisle, to do just that. Shelley Mayer is a state senator representing the 37th district. The views expressed are hers.

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Rye Neck seniors honored as Commended Students

From left, Rye Neck High School seniors Ema Jovanovic, Margaret Vicotry, Curtis Alter, Grace O’Rourke, Doris Igrec, Rafael Zyngier and Joseph Catanzariti. Photo courtesy Rye Neck school district

Seven Rye Neck High School seniors were recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation as Commended Students in the 2019 National Merit Scholarship Program. It’s an honor given annually to outstanding students who achieve exceptional scores on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Schol-

arship Qualifying Test. Curtis Alter, Joseph Catanzariti, Doris Igrec, Ema Jovanovic, Grace O’Rourke, Margaret Vicotry and Rafael Zyngier, who received the National Letter of Commendation award, are among 34,000 students throughout the nation to be recognized for their exceptional academ-

ic achievements. They placed among the top 50,000 scorers of more than 1.6 million students nationwide who took the qualifying test in 2017. Congratulations to the students on being recognized for demonstrating outstanding potential for academic success. (Submitted)

RTP, Rye Arts Center to hold Fall Fest Rye Town Park and the Rye Arts Center are holding their second annual fall festival at the park. The family oriented event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 20, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A wide range of activities and events are planned to celebrate the fall season—a time when crops are being harvested, the leaves are changing colors, and the smell of apple pies and other goodies are in the air. Among the activities planned are pumpkin painting, face painting, live music and dancing with “Songs For Seeds,” donuts and cider, a petting zoo, piñatas, a bouncy castle and the ever-popular hayrides. The entry fee for the event is $ 10 for children ages 4 and up. Adults with children 3 and under are free. Parking is also free. Various refreshments will be available. Besides the Rye Arts Center, sponsors include Friends of Rye Town Park, Longfords Ice Cream, Ophir Sports Academy and the Ridgeway Garden Center. Rye Town Park is located at 95 Dearborn Ave., in the city of Rye. For further information, people can phone Sara Summa at 914 881-4535 or visit the Rye Town Park Facebook page at facebook.com/ryetownpark. (Submitted)

CELEBRATE THE SEASON WITH RYE TOWN PARK & THE RYE ARTS CENTER

Rye Town Park, 95 Dearborn Avenue Saturday, October 20 11:00am-3:00pm Admission: $10 per child Children 3 & under are free!

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! RIDGEWAY GARDEN CENTER LONGFORDS ICE CREAM FRIENDS OF RYE TOWN PARK THE RYE ARTS CENTER OPHIR SPORTS ACADEMY

Rye Town Park and the Rye Arts Center are holding their second annual fall festival on Saturday, Oct. 20, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. File photo

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Rye City & Harrison Home Sales Listings provided by the office of Westchester County Clerk Timothy C. Idoni Photos courtesy Zillow.com, Trulia.com, Hotpads.com, Spotproperty.com & Maps.google.com

1 Paddock Road, Rye 7/30/18 $965,000

2 Wards Park E., Rye 8/15/18 $995,000

10 Bardion Lane, Harrison 8/6/18 $1,311,500

10 Central Ave., Rye 7/19/18 $1,400,000

10 Latonia Road, Rye 7/30/18 $1,750,000

11 Carlton Lane, Rye 8/6/18 $1,157,500

13 Bellain Ave., Harrison 7/27/18 $625,000

14 Ophir Ave., Purchase 8/27/18 $1,684,800

15 Avon Circle, Rye 8/3/18 $320,000

15 Bardion Lane, Harrison 8/1/18 $1,135,000

15 Chestnut St., Rye 8/24/18 $431,500

16 Dorchester Drive, Rye 7/12/18 $1,055,000

16 Hix Ave., Rye 8/3/18 $2,120,000

18 Red Roof Drive, Rye 8/3/18 $1,825,000

22 Griswold Road, Rye 8/13/18 $1,750,000

100 Old Lake St., Harrison 8/3/18 $899,000

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Although television ratings and fan attendance numbers might not be dropping yet, make no mistake; the professional football is reaching a crossroads. And despite numerous think-pieces devoted to whether it will be player protests or the NFL’s handling of off-field issues that will ultimately conspire to knock the league from its perch atop American sports, in my mind, it’s actually the on-field product that has reached the tipping point. Through the first three weeks of the 2018 season, there have been a grand total 33 roughing the passer penalties called, more than double the number of flags for the same timespan during the 2017 campaign. And while the NFL can tout the increased number of penalties as a direct result of new – and newly enforced – rules designed to protect quarterbacks from sustaining head injuries, even the players these rules

were drawn up to preserve seem to be scratching their heads in confusion. On Tuesday, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger – unarguably one of the league’s most recognizable players – took the NFL to task, telling ESPN reporters that he felt the drastic increase in roughing the passer calls had a took away from fans’ enjoyment of the game. And as someone who has taken his fair share of head-shots from opposing teams over the years, Roethlisberger may be an unlikely ally of defensive players everywhere. On the surface, it’s easy to understand why the rules have been put in place; quarterbacks are often among the most important, marketable players in the league, and the NFL shines when its marquee players are on the field. Furthermore, the NFL has taken much criticism over the past few years because of its reluctance to accept the science of the longterm effects of head injuries on its work force. But when the new rules fundamentally change the way the

game is played – just ask Clay Matthews, who has been flagged twice for what would have been considered perfect form tackles a year ago – the question arises; how much can the game change and still be fundamentally the same? I understand that player safety is important. The neverending stories of ex-NFL players who suffer from, or even took their lives because of, CTE are all heartbreaking, cautionary tales that should be taken seriously by anyone who works for – or watches – the sport. But when even the players whom these new rules seek to protect admit that the implementation of said rules are changing the sport they love, is it a sign that the league – and the sport – have a dubious future? As a fan, it’s extremely tough for me to justify my continued viewership of a sport that profits off the backs of workers whose Fans packed Harrison’s Feely Field on Aug. 31 for the Huskies’ season opener against Clarkstown North. health is imperiled each time they Sports Editor Mike Smith is convinced that there is nothing like covering a football game in front of a raucous step out on the field. But it’s also crowd. Photo/Mike Smith no fun to watch a game in which I’m a hypocrite, I know, and I find some answers soon. The susa stray hand making contact with Follow Mike on Twitter a quarterback results in a 15-yard also don’t have any answers. But tainability of the sport may very here’s to hoping that the NFL can well depend on it. penalty every time. @LiveMike_Sports

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Rye 3 Harrison 1 AT RYE HS

9/22/18

In a rivalry matchup between the Huskies and the Garnets, it was home team Rye that came out on top, edging Harrison thanks to a balanced attack and strong defensive effort. Molly Broderick, Mia McGinty and Sara DeGraw all scored for the Garnets, and Olivia Dabinett made two saves in the victory.

Rye 4 Yorktown 0 AT YORKTOWN HS

9/24/18

Rye earned yet another win on Monday, traveling to Yorktown to blast the Huskers in decisive fashion. Sara DeGraw led all scorers with two goals, and Rye’s scoring was rounded out by goals from Mia McGinty and Claudia Rafa, who also managed an assist on the day. Olivia Dabinett stopped both shots she faced to notch the shutout victory. At 5-1-1 on the year, Rye’s solid start has vaulted the Garnets into consideration as one of Class A’s best teams. They have a chance to cement that status this week with league games against Eastchester and Pelham.

victory. Arsian’s score came in the 17th minute on an assist from Kevin Abbondanza and Jake Creus, while Nic Logan anchored Rye’s defense in their impressive performance. The Garnets will travel to Byram Hills on Sept. 27, after press time, before preparing for a Saturday showdown against Pelham.

down and rushing for two more in the losing effort. The Garnets will be on the road this weekend, as they travel to Eastchester to take on the Eagles. It will be Rye’s last test before hosting Harrison in the always anticipated installment of “The Game” on Oct. 7.

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Scarsdale 9 Rye 1

Clarkstown South 49 Rye 28 AT RYE HS

9/21/18

The Garnets’ season hit a bit of a speed-bump on Friday, as they dropped their first game of the season to Clarkstown South in a shootout that showcased the undefeated Vikings’ explosiveness. Clarkstown quarterback Drew Tallevi threw for three touchdowns and running back John Thom rushed for three scores in the shootout, as the Vikings continue to dominate Class A competition. Declan Lavelle was solid for Rye, throwing for one touch-

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AT SCARSDALE HS

9/22/18

Taking on a larger opponent, the Garnets faced a tough task on Saturday, ultimately falling to the Raiders on the road. Scarsdale was led by the duo of Andie Novenstein and Liz Scaracella, who combined for seven goals in the win, while Rye’s lone goal came from Hanke Govaert, who scored off an assist from Ellie Hedges. After playing rival Harrison on Sept. 26, after press time, the Garnets will look towards a Saturday matchup with John Jay. -Reporting by Mike Smith

Two Rye defenders converge on a ball carrier. Photos/Mike Smith

BOYS SOCCER

Rye 2 (OT) Harrison 1 AT HARRISON HS

9/22/18

The latest grudge match between the Garnets and Huskies came down to the wire on Saturday, as two goals by Kevin Abbondanza—the second coming in the first overtime period—helped Rye escape. Abbondanza’s scores both came off assists from Jonathan Mehara, but a second half goal by Rintaro Ishiguro knotted the score to send the game into overtime.

Rye 1 Keio 0 AT KEIO HS

9/24/18

A first half goal by Ata Arsian proved the game’s only score, as the Garnets’ defense was able to squeeze a strong attacking Unicorns team to pull out a shutout

Rye quarterback Declan Lavelle throws a pass during a Sept. 1 contest. On Sept. 21, Lavelle accounted for three touchdowns in the Garnets 4928 loss to Clarkstown South.

Matt Tepedino reaches for a pass on Sept. 1

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