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Element 46 Incubator program off to fast start
So smooth The 8th annual White Plains JazzFest is scheduled for Sept. 11-15 with some renowned musicians and performers eager to light up the White Plains downtown. For more, see page 6
County, DA, Port Chester police combat heroin addiction Recognizing that opioid addiction is a crippling disease with ripple effects throughout the entire county—the Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health, DCMH, the District Attorney’s Office, county Health Department and the Port Chester Police Department have teamed up to intervene with would-be opioid purchasers to get them the addiction treatment they need. This is the first time the District Attorney’s Office has connected individuals identified through undercover narcotics operations with opioid treatment services instead of charging them with criminal possession. The county agencies teamed up for this new program involving the district attorney to assist Port Chester police, in concert with
care and service providers, to seek out people in need of opioid treatment, and helped connect them to Westchester’s system of care. The program specifically targets people with addiction who have been identified as buyers during undercover narcotics investigations. Rather than be arrested, they are offered rehabilitation services through the successful programs of DCMH. This is an innovative approach showing how law enforcement and social services can work together for a positive outcome and to fight the scourge of addiction in our communities. “Strategic thinking and new ideas are the best way for us to stay ahead of Westchester’s unfortunate opioid epidemic,” Westchester County Executive George
Latimer said. “It is imperative that we, as a community, work together to identify the causes of this epidemic, and work directly with the people who need help to stem the tide of addiction and abuse. By connecting users with other people who have walked a mile in their shoes, we are able to better assess their problems, needs and the reasons they may be using in the first place. I want to thank everyone involved who combined efforts to help people reach the services they needed to achieve a better future.” Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino said: “Identifying those addicted to opioids and other narcotics when they are most vulnerable is key to moving them away from the criminal elements on whom
they rely. It is with this in mind, that we have launched this initiative with the support and leadership of Commissioner Orth who brings decades of experience in treating addiction and its underlying causes. We commend Port Chester Police Chief Conway for taking this bold step with us.” The program is an extension of the District Attorney’s Opioid Response Initiative. The pilot program was launched in Port Chester in April with the support and leadership of Port Chester Police Chief Richard Conway. A yearlong investigation into fatal heroin overdoses, including wiretaps and undercover surveillance, conducted by Port Chester police, in collaboration with Greenwich HEROIN continued on page 8
Westchester County’s new Element 46 Incubator program got off to a fast start as nearly 100 business leaders were on hand for the official kickoff of the program that is designed to inspire and support entrepreneurial talent and the development of new businesses in the county. The evening event, which was held June 18 at Koi Creative Space in downtown White Plains, featured the 12 startups that have been chosen as the first cohorts selected to have free workspace at Element 46 Incubator. The startups made pitches about their company to an audience of mentors and investors. “Westchester County has all of the most important ingredients for start-up success—location, infrastructure, transportation, business expertise, investor interest, talent and more,” Westchester County Executive George Latimer said. “By bringing together the very best entrepreneurial ideas and supporting them with the immense talent and resources of this County, I’m confident that we’ll be able to cultivate high-growth companies that will drive economic development for Westchester, and also serve as a great reminder of the benefits of working, living and playing right in our County.” Business Council of Westchester President and CEO Marsha Gordon, who serves as cochair of the Element 46 Board of Directors, said, “The Business Council of Westchester is pleased to be working closely with the County in developing this innovative and transformative program that helps budding entrepreneurs turn their bright ideas into thriving businesses.” The mentors will assist the startups chosen for the program by offering their expertise, time and support. Mentors are handpicked leaders with specializations in technology, finance, business strategy, venture capital,
marketing or other thought leaders. Mentors select a startup to work with through the duration of the 4-month program. “There is a need. There are a lot of smart people living here that want to start businesses here,” said Orane Barrett, founder of Kool Nerd Club, one of the startup finalists. “…Now they don’t have to go to New York City. Westchester is now becoming that hub and that place where people can find access, resources and support, and the community has been tremendously supportive. The startups include: Journeyman Bakery is a bread-by-subscription bakery based in Peekskill that specializes in naturally fermented (sourdough) loaves. Kool Nerd Club is a “workforce exposure company” that partners with employers to provide early career exposure to diverse students resulting in a prepared talent pipeline. SilverBills receives, scrutinizes and stores bills on behalf of clients and ensures that bills are paid on time and correctly. UAS Vues, LLC. is an unmanned aerial systems consulting and service provider in the New York metropolitan area based in Westchester County. UnderCare is creating adaptive undergarments that do not require one to bend, balance, or stand on one leg in order to get dressed. LEAP intends to be the first of its kind, state-of-the-art indoor parkour and obstacle training course for kids 5-plus in Westchester County. JackKnife Sharpening provides both residential and commercial sharpening of all cutlery, Serrated, gardening and other tools. BioSand Bag Filter Company is dedicated to becoming the leading supplier of green, INCUBATOR continued on page 8
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Crowne Plaza joins The LOFT to celebrate Pride Month
The Crowne Plaza White Plains, in conjunction with The LOFT LGBTQ Community Center, is proud to present a unique photo exhibit to celebrate Pride Month and give a nod to Stonewall’s 50th milestone anniversary. Stonewall is considered to be the birth of the modern LGBTQ movement; during the 1969 Stonewall Riots, 500 people held a “Gay Power” demonstration in Washington Square Park, followed by a candlelight vigil in Sheridan Square in Manhattan. The exhibit in the Crowne Plaza lobby features photographs commemorating LGBTQ Pride with historic images from the Stonewall event and photos of various Westchester/New
York Pride demonstrations and achievements throughout the years. The week-long exhibit is open to hotel guests and the general public through June 30. “The photo exhibit is a mustsee,” added Judy Troilo, executive director of The LOFT LGBTQ Community Center. “Our photo archives contain many images, each with a powerful message that is still relevant 50 years later. Stonewall is a historic event and we feel that our exhibit has done it justice.” As part of the celebration, the Crowne Plaza White Plains is offering a weeklong Pride Month Happy Hour from 4-7 p.m., with Pride-themed food and beverages and Pride cocktails. A “World
Pride Month 2019 Package” that includes a buffet breakfast for two and two roundtrip Metro-North Train tickets to Grand Central Station is also available through month’s end. “We are thrilled to partner with The LOFT LGBTQ Community Center for Pride Month and look forward to a long and happy association,” said Monika Henry, general manager of the Crowne Plaza White Plains. “The LOFT is and has been a wonderful resource to the LGBTQ community.” The Crowne Plaza is located at 66 Hale Avenue in White Plains, and can be reached at 682-0050 or by visiting cpwestchester.com. (Submitted)
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By Andy Landorf & John Colquhoun
The New 60 is a weekly look about what it’s like to be in your 60’s in today’s world: adult children living at home, downsizing (jobs and houses), finding old friends on Facebook and deciphering text-speak. It’s a Brave New World of second homes, second careers and second marriages…and finding out after a lifetime of milkshakes and ice cream that you’re suddenly lactose-intolerant. The New 60 is created by two local 60-plus Westchester residents, John Colquhoun of Bronxville and Andy Landorf, who hails from Tarrytown. The duo are long-time advertising creatives and this, as the saying goes, is their Act II. Even though it features folks in their 60’s, if you know someone who is 60, have a parent who’s 60 or just generally enjoy watching funny things happen to other people, you’ll find something to relate to here—you may even find yourself saying, “Hey, that happened to me!” To read more of the New 60, visit their website at thenew60comic.com.
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The 8th annual JazzFest White Plains features an impressive lineup of internationally renowned musicians spanning a weeklong celebration of jazz, culture and community from Sept. 11-15, 2019. The five-day festival produced by ArtsWestchester, The City of White Plains and The White Plains BID is presented this year by Bank of America. In addition to dozens of free
and affordable concerts taking place throughout the city, headlining performances will include artists such as Mwenso & The Shakes, Camille Thurman, and Emmet Cohen with George Coleman and Jimmy Cobb. JazzFest culminates during the White Plains Jazz & Food Festival from noon to 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 15. Music and entry are free, with food
and beverage vendors taking over Mamaroneck Avenue in front of the historic ArtsWestchester building. Five bands will grace the stage throughout the day, ending on a high note with the New Orleans sounds of twotime Grammy-nominated trumpeter Alphonso Horne and The Gotham Kings. Bring the whole family and spend the day, this is an experience you’ll want to re-
live all year long! Janet Langsam, CEO of ArtsWestchester, explains: “The 2019 JazzFest White Plains lineup presents a diverse roster of path-breaking artists from young rising stars Joel Ross (vibes), Melissa Aldana (sax), Emmet Cohen (piano), and Camille Thurman (voice/sax) to jazz legends George Coleman (sax) and Jimmy Cobb (drums). Featured
artists are known for their work as performers and composers, bringing jazz into conversation with Afro-Brazilian music, Colombian folk rhythms, Cuban charango, hip-hop, Ashanti drumming, funk and reggae. There’s truly something for everyone at this year’s JazzFest.” For more information or to purchase tickets, visit: artsw.org/ jazzfest. (Submitted)
Pete Malinverni’s Jazz-Chester, feat. Ralph Lalama, Mike Migliore & Aaron Seeber ArtsWestchester / 8 p.m. / $25 31 Mamaroneck Ave. Pete Malinverni is Head of Jazz Studies at the Conservatory of Music at Purchase College. He has been a fixture on the New York City jazz scene since moving there in the early 1980s, and has recorded fourteen times as a leader in solo piano, trio, quartet, quintet, big band and choral contexts. During his time in New York City, Malinverni has recorded and performed with a host of masters, including Joe Lovano, Vernel Fournier, Charles Davis, Mel Lewis, Dennis Irwin, Jon Faddis, Karrin Allyson, Steve Wilson and many others.
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WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 11 Nanny Assis Trio Downtown Music at Grace Church / Noon / FREE 33 Church St. Bahia native Nanny Assis is a singer, drummer, percussionist and songwriter. He is a master of Brazilian Jazz, Afro-Brazilian music and other popular and folkloric sounds from his homeland. Kristina Koller Court Street Farmer’s Market / 12:30 p.m. FREE 59 Court St. As a vocalist, arranger and composer, Kristina Koller pushes “vocal jazz” in a new direction. Her music melds different genres with uplifting traditional jazz standards. Downtown White Plains Jazz Stroll 5:30-9:30 p.m. FREE 5:30 p.m.: Mediterraneo White Plains: 189 Main St. / 448-8800 Albert Rivera Quartet Saxophonist Albert Rivera has toured North America and has played at venues such as the River Room in
Harlem and Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola at Lincoln Center. In 2009, he was the recipient of the ASCAP Young Jazz Composer Award. 6:30 p.m.: Morton’s The Steakhouse: 5 Mamaroneck Ave. / 683-6101 / Pablo Mayor’s Folklore Urbano NYC Trio Pablo Mayor is one of the leading contemporary voices of Colombian music. His trio combines the native rhythms of Colombia, with Jazz, Salsa, and Cuban Charanga. The Folklore Urbano NYC Trio has been heard throughout the USA, including renowned venues across the NYC area, as well as Canada and Colombia. 7:30 p.m. / The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester (3 Renaissance Square) The Brian Carter Quartet Jazz drummer Brian Carter has affiliations with many musicians, including Bob Baldwin, Gil Parris, Bernie Williams, Eddie Henderson, Wali Ali, Nico Morelli and the late Didier Lockwood. 8:30 p.m. / Sunset Restaurant Bar (49 Mamaroneck Ave.) / Latin Jazz
THURSDAY, SEPT. 12 Jazz at Noon with Eunha So White Plains Public Library Plaza 12 p.m. / FREE 100 Martine Ave. Pianist and composer Eunha So plays across genres, from classical to jazz. She has trained under several prominent artists including Eric Gunnison, Art Lande, and Pete Malinverni. She is a graduate of SUNY Purchase’s graduate program in Jazz Studies. Keyon Harrold Outdoor Plaza at 5 City Place / 6:30 p.m. / FREE Keyon Harrold, who was raised in Ferguson, Missouri, was schooled in the straight-ahead jazz tradition. The trumpeter has been featured on more than one hundred jazz, R&B, hip-hop, gospel and blues albums, in addition to Miles Ahead, the Grammy Award-winning movie about Miles Davis. Harrold has recorded or performed with Gregory Porter, Prince, Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige and many others. Rain location: City Center, 3rd floor lobby
Jazz Jam ArtsWestchester / 10 p.m. / $10 31 Mamaroneck Ave. Audience members can sign up for a jazz jam led by Jake Robinson of the Music Conservatory of Westchester, Ed Palermo of Hoff-Barthelson Music School, Bob Gingery from Concordia Conservatory and Pete Malinverni from SUNY Purchase College.
Jazz at Noon with The Marcio Garcia Trio White Plains Public Library Plaza / Noon / FREE Dominican pianist, composer and educator Marcio Garcia has performed at the Stanford Jazz Institute, the 2016 Monterey Next Generation Jazz Festival, Five Points Jazz Festival, Carnegie Hall, Blue Note NYC, Birdland and Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola. Kotoko Brass White Plains Plaza, 1 N. Broadway / 5 p.m. / FREE Kotoko Brass melds the traditional drum rhythms of Ghana, the sturdy bass and keyboards of the Caribbean, and the joyous horns of New Orleans to forge a new sound of its own. The band has shared the stage with Femi Kuti, the California Honeydrops, Vieux Farka Toure, Innov Gnawa, Take 6, the Boston Pops and more. Joel Ross ‘Good Vibes’ ($20 for 7:30 p.m. / $35 for both 7:30 p.m. & 9 p.m.) CONTINUED on next page
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ArtsWestchester / 7:30 p.m. 31 Mamaroneck Ave. Chicago native Joel Ross, twice selected as a Thelonious Monk Institute National All-Star and a 2013 Young Arts Jazz Finalist, has performed with established artists like Herbie Hancock, Louis Hayes and Christian McBride, as well as with cutting-edge contemporaries like Gerald Clayton, Jon Batiste and more. He’s also performed at the Brubeck, Monterey, Seattle and Chicago Jazz Festivals, and internationally-celebrated venues like Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola in New York, SF Jazz in San Francisco, and Club Vibrato in Los Angeles. Ross recently completed a two-year fellowship with the Brubeck Institute Jazz Quintet in California. This performance will feature ‘Good Vibes’ in a quintet formation. Joel Ross ‘Good Vibes’ feat. Melissa Aldana ($20 for 7:30 p.m. $35 for both 7:30 p.m. & 9 p.m.) ArtsWestchester / 9 p.m. 31 Mamaroneck Ave. Chilean saxophonist and composer Melissa Aldana has had a remarkably rapid evolution, from being a six-year-old sax prodigy to now being widely considered one of the most compelling tenor saxophonists on the scene. In 2013, Aldana became both the first female instrumentalist and the first South American
to win the Thelonious Monk Competition. She is also a recipient of the Martin E. Segal Award from Lincoln Center and a double recipient of the Altazor Award, Chile’s prestigious national arts prize. Aldana has released four recordings as a leader. Recently, she premiered the commissioned suite, “Visions for Frida Kahlo,” before touring Brazil, Europe and Australia with her quartet. SATURDAY, SEPT. 14 The Tim Veeder Quartet Court Street Farmer’s Market 11a.m. / FREE 59 Court St. The Tim Veeder Quartet electrifies audiences locally, nationally and abroad with jazz/funk/ fusion originals in addition to fresh, funky takes on jazz standards. Veeder has shared the stage with many notable artists, including Bucky Pizzarelli, Richie Cannata, Jay Azzolina, drummer Richie Morales and many others. Jazz at the Galleria featuring Westchester High School Jazz Bands Galleria at White Plains / 2 p.m. / FREE 100 Main St. Hands on Jazz for Families White Plains Library / 2 p.m. / FREE 100 Martine Ave.
Join teachers from The Music Conservatory of Westchester for a participatory music event at the White Plains Public Library.
known) drummer in jazz history.
Emmet Cohen Quartet feat. George Coleman & Jimmy Cobb White Plains Performing Arts Center 8 p.m. / $29 - $44 11 City Place Recognized as a prodigy who began playing at age three, multifaceted American jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen has emerged as one of his generation’s pivotal figures in music. Cohen is the recent winner of the American Pianists Association’s prestigious 2019 Cole Porter Fellowship. In this performance, his ensemble will be joined by two of jazz’s greatest figures, George Coleman and Jimmy Cobb. Among countless accomplishments, Coleman was recognized as a National Endowment of the Arts “Jazz Master,” played in Max Roach’s band, was a member of the Miles Davis quintet with Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter and Tony Williams, and played on Hancock’s landmark Blue Note recording, Maiden Voyage. Jimmy Cobb made his name in support of Dinah Washington, Cannonball Adderley, Miles Davis, Wes Montgomery and Sarah Vaughan, and on hundreds of studio sessions. As the drummer on Davis’ legendary album “Kind of Blue,” Cobb may be the most frequently heard (if not the best
White Plains Jazz & Food Festival (Noon to 5:30 p.m.)/ FREE MUSIC Mamaroneck Avenue at Main Street, White Plains Lagond Music All-Stars NOON to 12:45 p.m. Lagond Music School presents a lineup of some of Westchester County’s finest young musicians. The ensemble performs a range of music from Latin jazz to danceable funk.
and Hawaii, the Shakes now call Harlem their home.
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Art Bennett and The Organic Ensemble 1:05 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. Saxophonist Art Bennett was born and raised in White Plains, where he first began studying jazz. Active in the “Loft Jazz” movement of the 1970s in New York City, he has performed with greats Lonnie Smith, Rashied Ali, Roy Brooks, Willian Parker, and many others. Mwenso & The Shakes 2:10 p.m. to 3 p.m. Taking from the stylings of Fats Waller, Muddy Waters, James Brown and other American musical legends, Mwenso & The Shakes put on an electrifying show. Immigrating from Sierra Leone, London, South Africa, Greenwich Village, Madagascar, France, Jamaica,
Camille Thurman with the Darrell Green Trio 3:20 p.m. to 4:10 p.m. Camille Thurman is a “rising star” (Downbeat Magazine) who excels in both saxophone – from which energy soars, and vocals – from which she embraces a soulful dynamism and spirited “Fitzgerald-esque” (All About Jazz) scat. She has performed for audiences throughout the world. Alphonso Horne and The Gotham Kings 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Two-time Grammy nominated trumpeter, Alphonso Horne has put together a band that weaves the sound of New Orleans into a rich musical fabric that demonstrates the history of the trumpet and the story of jazz. Inspired by the music of King Oliver Creole Jazz Band, The Gotham Kings use the virtuosity of the young Louis Armstrong and innovative genius of King Oliver to take you on a journey of sound that encompasses rags, stomps, shouts and funk. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit: artsw.org/jazzfest.
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police and the DA’s Office, resulted in the arrest of a dozen dealers, and, it also identified dozens of users during the surveillance period. In keeping with the district attorney’s desire to pursue alternatives to incarceration, he decided to offer the purchasers the opportunity to seek opioid treatment in lieu of being prosecuted for possession. As a result, at least 30 Port Chester users were either connected with, or reconnected with, support services including assessment, detox, inpatient and outpatient services almost immediately upon request. “The scourge of opioid addiction can only be effective-
ly addressed with multifaceted approach,” Conway said. “Efforts which are directed at only a single aspect of the problem have been historically ineffective.”The successful rollout in Port Chester is just the beginning. The program will begin shortly in two other communities this summer. How does addiction diversion outreach work? Once user/buyers are identified in criminal investigations, the individuals are then approached by a team of law enforcement and social services professionals to inform them how they were identified (through legal surveillance) and offer them the option of treatment and support services in-
stead of arrest. As a collaborative County, local municipal and law enforcement effort, resources from many areas are brought together. In addition to staffing and manpower from the DA’s Office and local police, the Department of Health (DOH) provides the funding for the Peer staff person participating from Open Access, and DCMH provides the funding for the Crisis Stabilization Team. Additional staff and support comes from DCMH’s Opioid and Alcohol Unit, Adult Mental Health Unit, Lexington Center, PEOPLE-USA and numerous providers around Westchester who agree to make the needs of the identified individuals a priority. (Submitted)
‘Extraordinary class’ moves up to Rye Neck Middle School
F.E. Bellows Elementary School fifth graders celebrate their accomplishments and took hold of their certificates during a moving-up ceremony on June 20. Photos courtesy Rye Neck school district
F.E. Bellows Elementary School fifth graders—who have been described by their principal as a class of kind and extraordinary children—said farewell to their elementary school days during a moving-up ceremony on June 20. Together, they will embark on the next phase of their educational journey as sixth graders at Rye Neck Middle School in the fall. The program began with a processional to “Pomp and Circumstance,” a flag salute and a performance of “America the Beautiful” before Principal Michael Scarantino welcomed the guests and honorees. He shared a few words of wisdom with the students and reminded them to look after one another because they are a family who will travel together through their entire school career.
“My hope has always been that this theme—this message of family—would resonate with each and everyone one of you, and it has,” said Scarantino, who fondly remembered the students as his first third grade class at the school. “As I stand here proudly on your moving-up day, I am confident that you will take care of one another in middle school.” Scarantino encouraged the students to continue to show kindness and respect toward others and strive to achieve their goals. “Stay extraordinary whether you are an athlete, a scholar, an artist, a scientist, an innovator or a humanitarian—or a combination of all of the above,” he said. “Being extraordinary means anything you put your mind to is possible.” Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Barbara Ferraro acknowledged that the students are ready for new, exciting challenges and opportunities that await them at middle school. “You have become strong, confident boys and girls with dreams and aspirations,” she said. “You are all extraordinary in so many ways. I ask you to remember that you have the Bellows spirit, so push yourselves to explore, take on a bit more, and when you do— new doors will open.” Before the students were called one by one to receive their certificates, they performed “Words of Wisdom,” a song that was written by the students and music teacher Tom Galgano. The ceremony concluded with a performance of “The Moving-Up Song 2019,” another song written by the students and Galgano. (Submitted)
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Blue Yonder Brands, Inc. is introducing a new line of uniquely sourced sparkling waters that are 100 percent extracted from real, water-rich organic fruit such as watermelons and oranges. Beyond Flowers and Food, Inc. is reinventing the way people support each other during life’s hardest moments, such as during an illness or after a death. “We are delighted at the tremendous turnout we had for the kickoff of the Element 46 Incubator. There was great deal of energy and excitement in the room among the men-
tors and investors who attended,” said Bridget Gibbons, county Director of Economic Development. “We are laser focused on attracting startups to Westchester and creating an entrepreneurial ecosystem. Element 46 will have a positive impact on economic growth in communities across the County by maximizing the success of emerging, startup companies.”Startups, mentors, service providers and co-working spaces interested in learning more about the Element 46 program, should visit the website at Element46.org. (Submitted)
affordable, continuous water filters in the global effort to combat the world’s water crisis. Velotooler is a B2B software company that is streamlining the $35-plus billion bicycle industry by connecting bicycle manufacturers with local skilled service providers to deliver service at the consumer’s home. DF Media is an integrated media company, focused on creating authentic and high quality car-centric video content.
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County Historical Society names Schulman Award winners The Westchester County Historical Society has announced the three recipients of the 2019 Sy Schulman History Award: Dr. Larry Spruill, longtime Mount Vernon city historian and professor at Morehouse College; Paul DeForest Hicks, a graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School who has authored several books in the area of legal history and written numerous articles in the area of local history; and the Bronxville Historical Conservancy, publisher of The Chronicle and The Bronxville Journal, host of house tours, children’s programs and the annual Brendan Gill Lecture, as well as collector of works representing Bronxville’s early art colony. The awards were presented at the 145th Annual Meeting of the Westchester County Historical Society held on Saturday, June 8, at the Edith Macy Center in Briarcliff Manor. This award is given each year at the annual meeting to an individual or organization that has demonstrated a strong commitment to historical research, historic preservation, and/or the teach-
ing of local history, and has, as a result, elevated the public’s appreciation of the history of Westchester County. The award is named for former historical society trustee Sy Schulman and is given in his memory. Schulman, who died in 2012, was the county’s chief planner and planning commissioner during the 1960s. “Sy Schulman played a significant role in shaping the county we know today,” said Susanne Pandich, historical society executive director. “Throughout his life in Westchester, he championed the cause of preserving and promoting the history of the county.” The awardees were chosen by a committee of the historical society board of trustees from a list of nominees submitted by the public. Dr. Larry Spruill has taken a lead role in researching and promoting the history of his home city, as well as chronicling African-American life in Westchester. His publications include Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Revisited, “A Time to Remember: A Portrait of African-American Life in Mount Vernon,” and “When the Train Came: the Story of Benja-
min and Rebecca Turner.” Spruill served as the lead consultant during the establishment of Westchester County’s African American Heritage Trail. Paul DeForest Hicks, a graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School who has written several books in the area of legal history. One of these books, John E. Parsons: An Eminent New Yorker in the Gilded Age, is a biography that chronicles the life this member of a prominent Rye family and the role that he played in New York’s legal elite. Since 1998 Mr. Hicks has written many columns for The Rye Record regarding local history in his home city of Rye and throughout Westchester County. His article regarding the consideration of Westchester County as a home for the United Nations appeared in The Westchester Historian in 2008. The Bronxville Historical Conservancy founded in 1998. In addition to publishing The Chronicle and The Bronxville Journal, the Conservancy has conducted annual house tours as well as children’s programs such as scav-
A Singing Salute to New York City
The Westchester Chordsmen chorus is proud to present its pre-summer concert, “A Singing Salute to New York City.”The concert features several wellknown songs about the landmarks and boroughs of New York City, but also includes a number of new, original compositions by our resident composer/arranger Steve Delehanty. “We’re excited to perform many songs that acknowledge and salute New York City. Steve’s addition of new songs makes this even more special,” said Thom Rosait, show chairman. This pre-summer performance will demonstrate special staging, fast-paced commentary and wellknown comic relief by our chorus
and its quartets, promising to be entertaining for audience guests of all ages. Date: Saturday, June 29Time: 7 p.m. Location: Stepinac High School 950 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, NY Tickets: $20 in advance; $25 at the door. Go to: chordsmen.org/shows The Westchester Chordsmen Chorus is a not-for-profit performing arts group. Its mission is to spread the joy and fun of singing around to the community, the country and the world. The Chordsmen’s musical repertoire extends beyond its barbershop-style roots to Broadway show-tunes, doo-wop, traditional, gospel and contemporary songs
arranged in four-part a cappella harmony for tenor, lead, baritone and bass singers. We are the only Westchester Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, BHS, and currently ranks as the 38th best chorus, out of a total of 800 BHS chapters worldwide. The Chordsmen’s members come from Westchester and surrounding counties in New York, Connecticut and Long Island. Rehearsals occur every Monday night at the Kol Ami Synagogue on Soundview Road in White Plains and are open to all men who want to sing or sing better. For the rehearsal schedule and much more information, visit chordsmen.org. (Submitted)
enger hunts and the Building the Bronxville Village LEGO project. It has also developed a collection of 35 works of art representing
members of Bronxville’s early art colony that are on display in village hall and the Bronxville Public Library. The Conservancy
also hosts the annual Brendan Gill Lecture which brings one of the country’s best known historians to the county each year. (Submitted)
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County outlines efforts for opportunity zones program Westchester County is on the verge of a potential major real estate and business boom thanks to Opportunity Zones. This fed-
eral tax program is projected to spur economic development in the county’s distressed census tracts by offering tax breaks on
capital gains to investors hold assets for at least five years. There are 12 zones designated in eight different municipalities
in the county. The municipalities are Cortlandt, Mount Pleasant, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, Peekskill, Port Chester, White Plains and Yonkers. “My Administration is focused on advancing Westchester’s
Westchester County is on the verge of a potential major real estate and business boom thanks to Opportunity Zones. This federal tax program is projected to spur economic development in the county’s distressed census tracts by offering tax breaks on capital gains to investors hold assets for at least five years.
economy—and to do that best we must take full advantage of all potential avenues afforded to us,” Westchester County Executive George Latimer said. “The Opportunity Zone program is a perfect example of one of these avenues. We look forward to working with all stakeholders to ensure they have every chance to succeed.” The Opportunity Zones incentive is a new community investment tool, established by Congress in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, to encourage long-term investments in low-income urban and rural communities nationwide. Opportunity Zones provide tax incentives for investors to re-invest their unrealized capital gains into dedicated Opportunity Funds. With such valuable benefits at stake, property values are rising as investors and developers scope out these nominated areas’ potential. Opportunity fund investments will be eligible for up to a 100 percent capital gains tax break for investments made by Dec. 31. Since the zones were announced in 2017, the commercial real estate community has
been all abuzz looking for investments in the county. “The Opportunity Zones program is really designed to drive investment and revitalize economically distressed communities using private investment,” said Bridget Gibbons, county director of economic development. Ferrandino & Associates Inc., a planning consulting firm based in Elmsford, has been retained by the county to work with local municipalities to help make these new opportunities work best for them. The firm is also charged with connecting them with eager investors. “Right now there is incredible opportunity and municipalities can really make this work for them,” said Vince Ferrandino, principal of Ferrandino & Associates Inc. “The tax benefits are tremendous, and so many investors are going to want to take advantage of services—while also lifting up a community in need.” The county hosted a meeting this week with stakeholders from the Opportunity Zone municipalities to provide information on how to take advantage of this program. (Submitted)
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Wegmans awards $500 scholarship grants to 5 students
Five graduating seniors from the Westchester area received $500 scholarship grants from Wegmans Food Markets in a symbolic nod to the company’s annual announcement of recipients for its Employee Scholarship Program,
which helps employees along the path to higher education. The local recipients are students from Blind Brook, Harrison, Mamaroneck, Rye Neck and White Plains high schools. Wegmans partnered with each school
to select a student who exemplifies the family-owned company’s values: caring, respect, high standards, empowerment, and making a difference. Congratulations go to the following students:
• Blind Brook High School, Emily Savino • Harrison High School, Ciara Gougherty • Mamaroneck High School, Treyson Colon • Rye Neck High School, Melissa Valqui • White Plains High School, Nick Marthos
“The employee scholarship program is a long-standing tradition at Wegmans that we’re especially proud of. Since this program was founded in 1984, $120 million in tuition assistance has been awarded to more than 38,500 Wegmans employees,” said Wegmans Harrison Store Manager Matthew Dailor. “As
Five graduating seniors from the Westchester area received $500 scholarship grants from Wegmans Food Markets in a symbolic nod to the company’s annual announcement of recipients for its Employee Scholarship Program, which helps employees along the path to higher education.
a new neighbor in Westchester, we’re happy to award these local students with honorary scholarships as we prepare to open our store next spring.” The local recipients join 1,755 Wegmans employees that were granted new scholarships this year, with an expected payout of $5.1 million to the program’s current and new recipients for the 2019-2020 academic year. To receive a scholarship, Wegmans employees must meet work-performance criteria. Eligibility is also based on a minimum number of work hours over a specified time period. Part-time employees can receive up to $6,000 over four years and full-time employees can receive up to $8,800 over four years, with no limit placed on the number of scholarships awarded and no restrictions on a student’s course of study from an accredited college. Wegmans Harrison opens in spring 2020 at 106 Corporate Park Drive near Interstate 287 and the Hutchinson River Parkway. Hiring and training are currently underway for full-time positions. Applicants may call 539-3700 for more information. (Submitted)
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A lot to look back on LIVE MIKE Mike Smith
The 2018-19 school year has now come and gone, and—at least athletically—there has been a lot to take in over the last few months. And what better way to end the high school sports campaign than with a spring season that exemplified the drama and the narratives that makes scholastic sports so fun to follow in the first place? Sure, we tend to view sports— and competition in general—in wins and losses. And our local teams did plenty of winning this spring; with Section I championships for Mamaroneck and Rye’s boys lacrosse teams, Bronxville’s girls lacrosse squad, and Tuckahoe’s baseball club, but most times, the final result doesn’t tell the whole story. Given their dominance in their respective classes over the last several years, Mamaroneck and Bronxville seemed like obvious candidates to win section titles this year. They more than lived up to expectations, with the Tigers winning 20 straight games after an Opening Day loss and the Broncos flexing their muscles in
an 18-3 Class D championship win over North Salem. But no title is a sure thing, even for prohibitive favorites. Rye—a perennial contender and defensive juggernaut—found its offensive groove midway through the season and parlayed that newfound confidence on the attack into the team’s first Section I crown under head coach Steve Lennon. Tuckahoe’s baseball team, which has been more successful than most in Section I over the last few years, rode to their title on the backs of good, young pitchers, including freshman Michael Myers, who fearlessly took the ball in some of the Tigers’ biggest games and performed with a poise not often seen in underclassmen. Even those teams who fell short of a title this spring also had their own intriguing stories to tell. The Rye girls lacrosse team lost top-scorer Leah Kenny to a season-ending injury just after the junior scored her 100th career goal and was still able to bounce back and play their way into the sectional finals, where they fell to John Jay by one goal in one of the tensest, most dramatic contests of the year. Mamaroneck’s softball team was forced to take the field without ace
pitcher Gianna Magrino and still clawed their way into the postseason—and a near-win over RC Ketcham in the first round win. Although these seasons may not have concluded with any hardware being added to the two schools’ respective trophy cases, the tenacity, togetherness and perseverance shown by these clubs should be a model for future teams in any sport. But our spring wasn’t only a showcase for our current high school athletes, but also their predecessors who have gone on to bigger things. In early June, three of our former pitching standouts, Rye’s George Kirby, Tuckahoe’s Austin Pope, and Mamaroneck’s Kumar Nambiar, were selected in the Major League Baseball draft, with Kirby going 20th overall to the Seattle Mariners, Pope going in the 15th round to the Diamondbacks, and Nambiar being selected in the 34th round by the Oakland A’s. So as the summer months approach, I’d urge all local sports fans to reflect on the past year and look ahead to the future. There are plenty of great stories still waiting to be told.
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Bronxville’s girls lacrosse team dominated Section I competition this year en route to yet another section title. Photos/Mike Smith
Tuckahoe’s Michael Myers throws a pitch during a state regional game. Myers showed great poise this year despite being an underclassman.
This spring, Rye’s lacrosse team streaked to a Section I championship .