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Rye PD anonymous tip program proves successful

By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer

FIGHT ANOTHER DAY

Ken Jenkins, left, and George Latimer pause for a moment during the Westchester County Democratic Committee Convention on May 10. The two candidates are vying for the party’s nomination for county executive.

For story, see page 9. Photo/Jen Parente

Sack proud to run on record, seek second term

By CHRISTIAN FALCONE and FRANCO FINO Rye City Review Staff Saying there is still work to be done, Joe Sack will look to win another four years as mayor in November’s Rye City Council election.

The Review confirmed his decision to run again in an exclusive interview with the mayor this week.

“With the support especially of my wife and daughters, and with the utmost faith in the unlimited potential of our great city,” said Sack, a Republican, “I am proud to announce that I will seek a second term as mayor of Rye.” If re-elected, Sack told the Review he would like to focus his

next term on increasing field space and adding more parking options, including giving consideration to a parking deck behind the businesses near Smith Street and Purdy Avenue in the city’s shopping district.

“People have been talking about parking for decades and no one has ever done anything about it,” he said. “I’d like to be the mayor that finally does something about it.”

After missing out on an opportunity to purchase vacant land across from Rye Country Day School last year from the Thruway Authority that could have been transformed into new field space, Sack now plans to push harder to make it a reality. “I think we can work out a deal where the city doesn’t have to front so much money, maybe in a

partnership with Rye Country Day School,” he said.

The mayor also hinted at the possibility of putting in a turf field at Sterling Field and reconfiguring Disbrow Park to create more field space. “I’d like to play a leadership SACK continued on page 8

The Rye Police Department’s anonymous crime tip program that was established by the public safety commissioner last July is steadily picking up steam as police continue to successfully utilize it to address the city’s drug and alcohol troubles.

According to Public Safety Commissioner Michael Corcoran, the program was used in one of the Police Department’s latest busts on April 29 at 6 Barberry Lane, at the residence of Ron Goldstein and Joan Babchak, where approximately 30 under-aged individuals were observed drinking alcohol in and outside the private home.

“The anonymous tip line has been really successful since last summer and has yielded some fruitful information in some of our ongoing investigations, including this one,” Corcoran said.

During the investigation, several minors were detained and identified, including an unnamed 17-yearold male that was observed possessing an open container of beer.

The public safety commissioner said the Police Department hasn’t handed out any charges in that investigation as of yet, but it expects to issue charges to a number of individuals that allegedly violated New York’s Alcoholic Beverage Control laws, which prohibits the sale of alcohol to minors.

Corcoran, who joined Rye to serve as the city’s police commissioner in the beginning of 2016 from the West Orange Police Department, added that with the help of a number of other anonymous tips submitted through the

department’s tip line, city police are involved in several ongoing narcotic and alcohol-related investigations. He couldn’t elaborate on how many investigations were ongoing or detail how many individuals have been arrested as a result of the program, but said it’s ultimately aiding the department in its battle against drug and alcohol abuse.

The Police Department’s bust at Barberry Lane was followed up with yet another incident on May 5 where officers arrived at 87 Hix Ave., and observed approximately 20 underage individuals drinking beer.

In that incident, the homeowner’s 18-year-old son, James Chabot, was issued an ABC violation for Possession of Alcohol under 21 with intent to consume. Chabot’s mother, the homeowner, has not been issued any charges, as of press time.

The anonymous tip program was established after a growing concern over a drug surge in the city.

Since 2014, six former Rye High School students have died of drug and alcohol related causes.

The program’s success marks a turnaround from the previous police administration, which was not keen on accepting anonymous tips, according to City Manager Marcus Serrano.

The department allows residents to send tips multiple ways, including texting, emailing and via a link on the department’s website or Facebook page, to which all tips are relayed through a third-party provider, Citizen Observer.

Corcoran said the program co mes in addition to a “zero tolerance”

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Standard delays Playland payment again Harrison woman found in Beaver Swamp Brook

With uncertainty over renewed litigation by the city of Rye and a Westchester County Board of Legislators decision on Playland Pool, the management company Standard Amusements will again delay its $1.5 million required payment to the county. File photo

By JAMES PERO Staff Writer With an appeal of a lawsuit over slated renovations at Playland Park looming large, new park manager Standard Amusements says it will again wait to issue its first contractual payment to Westchester County until litigation with the city of Rye is resolved.

The extension, which was announced by Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino’s administration last week, will prolong the transfer of a $750,000 payment from Standard—half of a contractual $1.5 million payment initially due in June—until a “final determination is made with regards to litigation with the city of Rye.” Last month a lawsuit filed by the city, which sought to declare itself lead agency on environmental review of capital projects at the park, was thrown out by a judge, and Rye has since filed a notice of appeal—the precursor to an official appeal—of the court’s decision.

The city will have approximately five months to finalize an official appeal.

Another $750,000 payment, according to a statement from the Astorino administration, will be made to the county following a Board of Legislators decision on $10 million in improvements for Playland’s pool, which has remained in limbo since last year. A contractual deadline on the pool’s fate is Dec. 31.

But this week, tensions over Playland’s pool escalated after representatives from Standard floated a plan to build a removable deck that would support a café or restaurant area over the rehabbed pool site; an option that drew concern from Democrats.

“I don’t think anyone would have a problem with a more of a passive use,” said Legislator Catherine Parker, a Rye Democrat, of Playland’s pool location. “Unfortunately, something like a coffee shop or restaurant would create a lot of noise and trash.”

In addition to Parker, Rye elected officials have also spoken out against the idea of adding a dining space, citing the potential to exacerbate noise and traffic conditions for abutting Rye neighborhoods.

Last year, the Board of Legislators voted

to include $10 million in a 2017 list of capital projects that would go toward renovating an ailing Playland Pool. Playland pool, according to a 2007 report from the county’s parks department was, at one point, leaking as much as 35,000 gallons of water per day.

Though both Standard and the administration had pushed for the complete removal of Playland’s pool last year, backlash from lawmakers and county residents, of which nearly 2,000 signed a petition last year in support of keeping the structure, temporarily prevented the pool’s demise.

In the past, Standard’s payment to the county has become a matter of contention for some of the county’s Democratic lawmakers who have accused the investment firm of missing the payment entirely.

Already, multiple extensions have been granted to Standard, which has continually pointed to the uncertain future of Playland’s pool and litigation with Rye as reasons for its delay.

In the meantime, despite the potential for renewed litigation, the Astorino administration has stated it will move forward on $30 million in county-funded improvements at Playland Park, and will co-manage the park with Standard until 50 percent of the county’s capital projects are completed.

With a construction schedule in place, Standard announced that it will aim to build four new rides for the park’s 2019 season and will look to add more once those are complete. Already, some initial design mockups have been revealed for new rides, which include names like Windstarz, Revolution 32 and Unicoaster.

A $60 million management agreement signed in May of last year will see Standard amusements take over management of Playland once the county expends half of its agreed upon $30 million in capital improvements.

From that point, the company will manage the park—under county ownership—for a period of 30 years, while making annual payments to the county, starting at $300,000 and increasing incrementally by 2 percent each year.

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Police and firefighters block off Park Avenue overlooking Beaver Swamp Brook on the night of May 6. Photo/Andrew Dapolite

A 54-year-old Harrison resident was found dead in Beaver Swamp Brook on the evening of May 6, having intentionally drowned herself, according to police.

Police and firefighters from Rye and Harrison were on the scene on Saturday night, blocking off a part of Park Avenue which intersects with Beaver Swamp Brook, a body of water which is bordered on either side by the neighboring communities. Harrison police later took over the investigation.

According to Harrison police Chief Mi-

chael Olsey, the victim, Roxanda Cifuentes, was a resident of Purdy Street, which is located approximately 500 feet from the brook. She had suffered from depression and had attempted suicide in the past, Olsey said.

Cifuentes is survived by her husband and three children.

A Gofundme page created by Cifuentes’ son, Marvin DeLeon, has collected more than $5,200 for funeral costs as of press time, meeting its $5,000 goal in less than 24 hours.

-Reporting by Corey Stockton

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Rye Free Reading Room

routine, discover their muse, and get over writing roadblocks. Pre-register by going to the event descriptions at ryelibrary.org and click on the “Register” button.

Stunt writing

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

Teacher-in-the-Library On Mondays through Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Children’s Room.

Rye teachers offer after-school homework help to students attending local public and private elementary schools in the Rye area.

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.

On Wednesday, May 17 from 2:45 p.m. to 4 p.m. the Rye High School media center reference room. With Maureen Mancini Amaturo. This stunt writing class includes prompts, spontaneous assignments, discussions, and feedback for writers at every level. This is your chance to challenge your perception of your own ability. To prove to yourself that you can write. To find your voice. Gain confidence in your creative and communication skills. Participants will use fun, unexpected writing exercises to stretch your talent to reach new artistic heights. Perfect to kick start skills for new writers and conquer writers’ block for experienced writers. Pre-register by going to the event descriptions at ryelibrary.org and click on the “Register” button.

Rhythm & Muse writing workshop

Gizmos & Gadgets Science Fun Club

On Tuesday, May 16 from 2:45 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Rye High School. With Maureen Mancini Amaturo. Who has time to write?

Where do you start? How do you start? What about writers block? Participants will tackle these questions and will actually get words on the page in a workshop designed to help writers find their focus, develop a writing

On Friday, May 19 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Meeting Room. For grades 3–5. Gizmos & Gadgets Science Fun Club offers children a chance to engage in hands-on inquiry based experiments. In this one-hour science workshop, participants will focus on a different S.T.E.M. or S.T.E.A.M. activity each month with handouts to follow

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up at home. Through this program, children will begin to see that science, technology engineering, math, and the arts can be fun.

The theme for May is: How Does your Garden Grow? Space is limited. Pre-registration is required online. Visit ryelibray. org, go to “Programs & Events,” “Kids,” the event date, and then “Register.”

Mock ACT On Saturday, May 20 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Meeting Room. Take a fulllength practice ACT under real test conditions. Detailed score reports highlighting personal strengths and weaknesses will be available at applerouth.com the Friday after the test. Both the exams and the reports are free. Space is limited, so register at applerouth.com/signup.

Call 371-8000 for more information. Test takers should bring water, a snack, pencils and a calculator.

Rye Town Park Annual Community Conversation The Rye Town Park Commission is holding its annual Community Conversation on Sunday, May 21 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The goal of the Community Conversation is for the public to discuss with the Rye Town Park Commission their thoughts, questions, hopes and concerns regarding the park in the coming months.

Discussion will also focus on the recently completed survey of park constituents carried out by the Capstone Team of graduate students from NYU. Events planned for 2017 include children’s Storytimes programs, a series of seven free evening concerts, an outdoor movie and magic show, and Shakespeare in the Park - “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” The operators of the new Ocean Grille and Nathan’s snack bars will be planning additional concerts and other events. The meeting will be held at the park’s south pavilion, across from the administration buildings.

Anyone with questions should contact the park at 967-0965.

Season permits The Rye Town Park Commission is encouraging residents to buy season permits and take full advantage of the beautiful park and Oakland Beach. It is offering “high tide” benefits for a “low tide” cost. And, they’ve held the line on prices—no increases for residents. Beach access is free for all permit holders.

For a family of two adults and all children under age 18 a season permit is only $150.

That’s good from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Individual adult permits are only $110.

Parking for permit holders is deeply discounted, compared to those without permits.

These discounts include the daytime beach season from Memorial Day to Labor Day weekends, as well as the pre- and postseason periods.

Senior permits (ages 62+) are $20 and include free parking. Platinum family ($300) permits also include free parking. Parking only permits are $150. Seniors who have

passes dated on and before 2010 DO NOT have to renew their passes.

Credit card payments will be accepted for season permits. The park accepts MasterCard, Visa and Discover. They also accept checks or money orders payable to Rye Town Park. People have two options in paying for their permits: mail the completed forms back, with payment by check or providing credit card information; or bring them to the park permit office, which will be open Wednesdays through Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

New permit holders will have to provide a proof of residence (driver’s license, utility bill, etc.).

Note: Non-residents can also purchase discounted season permits: $60 for seniors; $250 for singles; and $350 for family rates.

For further information and details, call the park starting 967-0965. More information is available at ryetownpark.org.

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

Origami with Rukhshan On Saturday, May 20, there are two sessions.

From 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m., for ages 6 to 8: Nature Origami – An introduction to origami using animals and forms from nature. Participants will create their own origami models on which they can then draw and add their own details to bring their models to life.

From 2:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m., for ages 9 to 11: Modular Origami – Learn the art of modular origami, which uses more than one paper to create beautiful geometric forms.

Introduction to the basic unit folds, which can be then be used to create a variety of 2-D and 3-D models.

Fee: $35 per person. Register online at ryeartscenter.org.

Paper sculpture workshop On Saturday, May 20 from 1:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. With Marna Chester. We surround ourselves with it daily, yet, have you considered all the possibilities in a single sheet of paper? This class will explore the “out-of-the-box” possibilities paper can offer in both 2-D and 3-D. Using X-ACTO blades (and/or scissors), paper and glue, participants will explore positive and negative space through shapes while thinking about color, light and shadow. They will use simple tools to create curves, rounded edges and folds to create dramatic effects. Please visit ryeartscenter.org or call 967-0700 for supply list. Fee: $55, members receive a discount. Register online at ryeartscenter.org.

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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Corcoran to develop city immigration policy

By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer After some further deliberation the Rye City Council unanimously voted in favor of allowing the city’s public safety commissioner to devise a new proposal for the purpose of immigration enforcement.

A plan that was put forward in April by Councilwoman Danielle Tagger-Epstein, a Democrat and chairwoman of the city Human Rights Commission, was tabled after it drew concern from the city’s Republican leadership.

But with newfound support from the council, Tagger-Epstein said Rye City Public Safety Commissioner Michael Corcoran will take the lead on developing another proposal that will be voted on in July. The public safety commissioner is expected to conduct a review of the Police Department and come up with a written policy that reflects both current practices of the department as well as some new ones geared toward immigrants.

Corcoran told the Review that although he supported the previous proposal, which he helped draft alongside Tagger-Epstein and members of the Human Rights Commission, there will definitely

be differences in the new one.

“Ultimately, we want to set a policy that gives more guidance to our police officers,” Corcoran said.

“This is an issue that’s gotten a lot of attention and I want to make sure there’s a sound policy.”

The public safety commissioner said he couldn’t reveal what’s expected to be different in the new proposal, but he did say that some additional time will allow him to do more research and confer with colleagues from the Westchester County Chiefs of Police Association, which has membership affiliated with local police departments that already implement an immigration policy.

Some municipalities in Westchester County that have already implemented an immigration policy in recent months or are planning to introduce one include the villages of Mamaroneck, Irvington, Scarsdale, Larchmont and Tarrytown. Additionally, the cities of New Rochelle and White Plains, and the towns of Bedford and North Salem have vowed not to enforce federal immigration laws.

Irvington became one of the first municipalities to enact an immigration policy back in March after its village board unanimously voted for it.

Tagger-Epstein’s proposal would have prohibited police from questioning and interrogating individuals on the basis of one’s suspected immigration status.

The goal of the original proposal was to reassure immigrants living in the community that it’s safe to call emergency services without being questioned about their immigration status.

Another provision in the original proposal would have prohibited the Police Department from incarcerating individuals with an U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainer request in their name unless they were charged with a felony or drunk driving.

According to Corcoran, who said the first proposal was written incorporating guidelines that were established by New Jersey’s attorney general in 2007, the new plan will still encourage nondiscriminatory practices within the Police Department.

Corcoran, who oversees operations for both the city’s police and fire departments, was hired away from the West Orange County Police Department in New Jersey at the beginning of 2016.

The idea of an immigration policy came in response to a nationwide effort that began in January to

After tabling a proposal from Councilwoman Danielle Tagger-Epstein to set a policy on immigration for the city Police Department, the Rye City Council unanimously voted in favor of giving Public Safety Commissioner Michael Corcoran full command in drafting a new idea. File photo

deport undocumented immigrants.

Under the helm of President Donald Trump, as many as 17,000 people were deported by ICE just in his first full month as president, according to the federal agency.

The new idea to put Corcoran in charge hasn’t been met with opposition from Tony Piscionere, chairman of the city Republican Party who previously voiced his displeasure with the prior plan.

“I’m looking forward to seeing

the new plan,” Piscionere said. “I think it’s great that Corcoran’s in charge of this. In principal, I just want to make sure we don’t have a policy of releasing criminals in society who will go out to commit more crimes.”

A vote on Corcoran’s plan is scheduled for July 12 during the City Council’s only meeting that month.

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Broken Bow Brewery, located in the village of Tuckahoe, is one of nearly 70 breweries that are a part of the inaugural Taste NY Craft Beer Challenge.

Lyle LaMothe, one of the family founding members of Broken Bow, said the competition is a joint effort between Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Brewers Association to highlight what breweries are doing in New York, and to show the governor’s commitment to the industry.

Last week, Cuomo, a Democrat, announced the statewide competition, where New Yorkers are invited to vote for their favorite brewery.

The challenge is a way to promote buying local products, as well as to highlight just how diverse the state’s craft beverage industry is while also promoting tourism. The top five breweries will be invited to New York City for a final tasting event on May 17, which falls within American Craft Beer Week, which runs from May 15 to May 21.

Under Cuomo, New York state has seen a 542 percent increase growth since 2011, the year before

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Broken Bow Brewery, located in the village of Tuckahoe, is part of a statewide craft beer competition. Photo courtesy twitter.com/brokenbowbrew

he signed the Farm Brewery License which promotes using local ingredients and supports the state’s craft breweries and wineries. The state is currently home to more than 300 microbreweries, farm breweries, and restaurant breweries, the latter becoming a trend nationwide.

Broken Bow, a member of the state brewers association, which boasts more than 200 members, is one of two Westchester breweries, along with Captain Lawrence Brewing Co. in Elmsford, selected for the competition.

LaMothe, 56, and a resident of Bedford Hills, said the brewery is a family passion, as the family had been recreationally brewing its own beer for years and sharing it with friends. But roughly five years ago, the family decided to make a go of it professionally, especially at the urging of fellow brewers and restaurateurs. “They thought our recipes were good enough,” the patriarch said.

LaMothe’s son, Michael LaMothe, is the head brewer. His daughter, Kasey LaMothe, is the assistant brewer, and his other daughter, Kristen Stone, handles legal matters and marketing. “If it says ‘Broken Bow’ on it, she probably dreamed it up,” Lyle LaMothe said.

But, most importantly, his wife, Kathy LaMothe, is the reason for the company’s signature name; she was born in the city of Broken Bow, Nebraska. “It’s a beautiful little town; it’s a very special place to us,” Lyle LaMothe said.

The Tuckahoe brewery often holds tours, and has a tasting room where patrons can sample at least 11 beers “brewed from grain to glass.” Broken Bow encourages visitors to bring their own food, with many ordering from nearby restaurants. “That way we can concentrate on just making the best beer possible,” LaMothe said.

Broken Bow has won state and national medals for two of its brews; most recently for its Nick’s Hazelnut Praline Porter, which won a silver medal at this year’s Tap NY Festival.

Its tap handle is a common sight at several restaurants in the area.

The brewery has served as the ultimate learning experience. But as for why the LaMothes chose Tuckahoe? “We set up shop here because we are close to New York City tap water, which is terrific water,” LaMothe said.

Broken Bow will host an event on May 20 to celebrate craft beer week.

To vote for Broken Bow Brewery, visit taste.ny.gov/vote; voting closes on May 16.

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Broken Bow’s brews include a German-style lager, left, and an India pale ale made with two kinds of hops. Photo/Sibylla Chipaziwa

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White Plains rally highlights immigrant workers As part of an international day supporting workforces worldwide, the stairs of the Edwin G. Michaelian Office Building in downtown White Plains was the location of one of several thousand May Day marches and rallies to highlight immigrants and workers.

Mainly organized by 32BJ SEIU

Hudson Valley, a union of property service workers with more than 163,000 members, the bilingual rally called attention to the possible anti-immigration and anti-labor policies by President Donald Trump’s administration.

English and Spanish were spoken at the May 1 gathering of a few

hundred people, including community organizations, immigrants and elected officials, including White Plains Mayor Thomas Roach, a Democrat, and Westchester County Legislator Ken Jenkins, a Yonkers Democrat who is running for county executive this year.

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White Plains Mayor Thomas Roach speaks to supporters of the Westchester Hispanic Coalition before the May Day rally.

A small march ended the bilingual rally, led by the Hudson Valley Community Coalition, one of the rally’s organizers.

One of the signs at the May Day rally in downtown White Plains.

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Local publisher launches green-lace initiative With the new EPA director a man who has been critical of the agency in some of his past remarks, and more and more scientists growing increasingly concerned about Earth’s future, one Westchester County resident decided to show her solidary for the cause.

More than 600 cities worldwide took to the streets on Earth Day, April 22, in the March for Science. Particularly in the U.S., thousands of scientists and supporters of science—many of them wearing neon green shoelaces created by Mary Ann Liebert— marched on Washington to call attention to President Donald Trump and their frustrations with the misrepresentation and exclusion of scientific knowledge in recent government policy decisions.

“I wanted to do something that would last,” said Liebert, who is president and CEO of the eponymous, 37-year-old New Rochelle-based company. “I like the idea of seeing all those marching feet. I wanted the [shoelaces] to stand out.”

Mary Ann Leibert Inc. publishes 80 peer-reviewed STEM journals, books and newsmagazines. The journals range in topics such as biomedical research, public health and biotechnology.

The idea of the shoelaces happened to come to Liebert one day recently, and it just felt right.

“I’m very visual,” she said. “Once I had the picture of them in my mind, I decided on a name: Go Green for Science.”

Liebert added that she hopes the shoelaces will keep the discussion and commitment to science moving forward.

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“Scientists are my heroes. I want to do everything that I can to support them,” she said, adding that she is very committed to encouraging young people to consider careers in science.

Since January, more than 5,000 pairs have been donated to scientists who participated in the march, and those who support science. “What I’m saying is, let’s lace up for science,” she said.

“I don’t think people think very much about federal funding for science and how important it is,” Liebert said. “By wearing the shoelaces, people are going to ask, ‘Why are you wearing those?’”

She is willing to give out the shoelaces to anyone who is interested. Send an email to gogreen@liebertpub.com for more information.

-Reporting by Sibylla Chipaziwa

Mayor Joe Sack plans to run for another term as mayor, telling the Review that he is ready to campaign on his accomplishments during his first term in office. Photo/Jen Parente

role in that effort,” he said. “We have to be creative there.”

Sack, a practicing attorney, first took over the mayor’s seat in 2014 and is proud of what—along with his colleagues—he has been able to achieve. He called the role “extremely challenging, but so rewarding.”

Tony Piscionere, the Republican Party chairman, labeled Sack as one of the best Republican mayors in the city’s history. “Joe has done a great job as mayor and I look forward to him continuing another four years of that,” he said.

Now though, Sack must spend the next few weeks helping to form the Republican slate and select new running mates, since none of the members of his 2013 ticket— Terry McCartney, Julie Killian and Kirstin Bucci—will run again.

“I fully anticipate we’ll have a full and strong ticket come election season,” he said.

According to Piscionere, although a date has not yet been set, the city Republican’s nominating convention will take place in early June.

In this year’s election cycle, there are four seats in play on the City Council.

Meg Cameron, the Rye Democratic Committee chairwoman, would not confirm the names of candidates who will be running on the Democratic ticket, but assured the Review that the party would run a full slate, including its own mayoral candidate, in hopes of taking over majority control of city government for the first time since 2009.

If Sack, in the midst of his 10th year on the City Council, does win re-election, he would have the opportunity to join former Mayor John Carey, a Democrat, as the longest-tenured elected official in city history with 14 years of public service. Sack previously served six years as a councilman.

But Cameron said the timing is ripe for new leadership.

“Rye residents want a mayor who has our back,” she said. “It’s time for a mayor who cares about and responds to residents’ heartfelt concerns.”

Cameron added that when residents have asked the City Council to address issues such as Crown Castle’s plan to put wireless nodes on residents’ lawns, the mayor’s first response is to dismiss their concerns.

Crown Castle is likely become a wedge issue in the upcoming campaign. And although Sack believes the issue will play a role in the election, he ultimately thinks it will help Republicans at the polls.

“The way I’ve dealt with issues exemplifies how we must deal with all types of issues,” he said. “When you’re the mayor and a city council member, you don’t have the luxury of being a personal advocate. You have a responsibility to allow everyone’s voices to be heard.... I think some council members are still learning how to act as council members.”

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After convention, Dems postpone county exec. nomination

By COREY STOCKTON Staff Writer As of press time, the Westchester County Democratic Party had yet to pick its nominee for county executive. But the feeling in the air

on Wednesday night signaled the likelihood of a September primary.

The convention, which was held at the Westchester County Center on May 10, started off with a rash of excitement and a few hundred district leaders from throughout the county

on hand to select a slew of candidates for the November elections, but soon trailed into Thursday morning before party leaders opted to postpone final vote tallying.

The key nomination was which Democrat, county Legislator Ken

Ken Jenkins had supporters from some of the county’s major cities on hand at the county Democratic convention.

Photo/Jen Parente

Jenkins, of Yonkers, or state Sen. George Latimer, of Rye, would run against County Executive Rob Astorino, a Republican, in the general election.

Part of the delay was due to Jenkins’s team contesting several of the ballots being cast by local committees.

As a result, the decision on the county executive nominee was expected to be announced on Friday, May 12, after press time, according to Reginald LaFayette, the county Democratic Party chairman.

The convention at the County Center began at 7 p.m. But district leaders were engaged in a heated battle to nominate a candidate for family court justice from early in the evening until after midnight, delaying their decision on whether Jenkins or Latimer would get the party’s official backing.

Although Democrats will wait until Friday, after press time, to decide who will receive the nomination, Wednesday evening’s atmosphere seemed to foreshadow a primary election in September as Latimer seemed to be the odds-on favorite heading into the convention.

The candidates took to the stage at about 11 p.m. Latimer, 63, received a robust and sustained welcome from his supporters, whom he tried to rally with his speech.

Democratic district leaders from the city of Rye support George Latimer eagerly await the results on May 10. Photo/Andrew Dapolite

May 12, 2017 • THE RYE CITY REVIEW • 9 “There is one single thing that unites all the Democrats in this room,” he said. “We are ready for change––dramatic, real change.”

Latimer, who announced his candidacy in April, stressed the importance of a united party, comparing Democratic efforts in Republican strongholds to those in Democrat-heavy communities.

“If you want to win this county, you’ve got to merge those two Westchesters,” he said. “You’ve got to run in Eastchester and you’ve got to run in Mount Vernon.”

Jenkins, 55, also tried to engender Democratic voters, who outnumber Republicans by more than 2-to-1 in Westchester County, despite having handed the election to Astorino in 2009 and 2013.

But Jenkins, who was the first candidate to announce his candidacy for county executive last August, looked beyond the convention in his speech, setting his sights on what seems like a primary election which would be open to all registered Democratic voters instead of only party leaders.

“The voters are the party,” Jenkins said. “So in a race like this, we, as party insiders, must recognize the need for their involvement.

That’s how we pick the strongest candidate to beat Rob Astorino.”

Jenkins has maintained throughout his early campaign that he would not step down if he did not receive the party’s nomination. He had bowed out of the race for county executive after losing the party’s nomination to New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson in 2013; Bramson was handily defeated by Astorino that year.

Latimer, meanwhile, has stated that he plans to honor the intentions of the Democratic committee, adding that if he does not receive the nomination, he will throw his full support and effort behind Jenkins.

Both candidates ultimately took aim at Astorino, who has held the county’s top elected position since 2010. Jenkins highlighted his role in lowering taxes while he was chairman of the Board of Legislators, combatting Astorino’s reputation for not raising taxes during his tenure.

Meanwhile, Latimer focused on his own reputation for winning elections in majority Republican districts, and doing so while financially short-handed, as he would be against Astorino, who had amassed more than $2.5 million in his campaign financing by January.

More than 200 party leaders attended the convention, but began trailing out of the county center by midnight, before Reginald Lafayette, the county Democratic chairman, adjourned the session without a county executive nomination at 12:45 a.m.

CONTACT: corey@hometwn.com

10 • THE RYE CITY REVIEW • May 12, 2017

Astorino goes solo on Indian Point lawsuit

By JAMES PERO Staff Writer County Executive Rob Astorino, a Republican, will personally sue New York state after an initial lawsuit seeking to halt the eventual shutdown of Westchester’s Indian Point power plant was shot down by lawmakers this week.

According to a release from the Astorino administration, a tandem of lawsuits—which name Gov. An-

drew Cuomo, a Democrat, Indian Point operators Entergy, and the environmental group Hudson Riverkeeper—will seek to force the power plant’s shutdown to undergo an environmental review process, claiming that the decision is subject to the State Environmental Quality Review Act, SEQR. “When the Democrats on the Board of Legislators decided to abandon their responsibility of protecting our local communities,

I decided to act on my own,” Astorino said in a statement. “If ever there was a case for the State Environmental Quality Review Act to be enforced, this is it.”

According to Board of Legislators spokesman Matt Richter, Philip Halpern, a New York City-based attorney retained by Astorino, has offered to represent the county executive in his suit, pro bono.

With Astorino’s announcement of a new lawsuit, Democratic Ma-

jority Leader Catherine Borgia, of Peekskill, accused the county executive of stepping outside the bounds of the Board of Legislators’ charter.

“Any unilateral attempt to use outside counsel on behalf of the taxpayers is in violation of our county’s charter,” Borgia said. “The surrounding communities are better served by bringing all sides together to work on real economic and environmental mitigation solutions.”

Both Astorino and local officials in the village of Buchanan, however, have protested the decommissioning of Indian Point, claiming

Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino will go it alone on a lawsuit to halt the shutdown of Indian Point nuclear power plant after opposition from the county’s Democratic lawmakers. Photo courtesy Flickr.com

that the loss of the plant would have drastic impacts on the local economy.

Currently, Buchanan receives $3 million in tax breaks as per a payment in lieu of taxes agreement, and Joseph Hochreiter, superintendent of the Hendrick Hudson school district, has said that the closure of the plant would negate a third of the district’s tax base, and has therefore halted intentions to move forward on a $14 million capital improvement project.

According to a deal struck earlier this year, the plant’s operations will be phased out over a four-year period and its shutdown and subsequent impact on the regional economy and environment will be the subject of a governor’s task force consisting of both state and local lawmakers as well as various officials from Cuomo’s administration.

An agreement between Cuomo and Entergy will punctuate years of negotiations and litigation between parties to shut the plant down, which in addition to being perched atop two fault lines, has been cited with 40 safety and operational “events”—hiccups in its internal operations—since 2012 alone.

According to a release from the governor’s office this week, the Indian Point task force’s first meeting will be held on May 31 at 7 p.m. in Cortlandt Town Hall, located in the town of Cortlandt.

CONTACT: james@hometwn.com

May 12, 2017 • THE RYE CITY REVIEW • 11

Lawmakers consider bills to raise smoking age County lawmakers bans synthetic weed

Westchester County and New York state lawmakers have each proposed bills that would push the minimum age to purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21. Photo courtesy Flickr.com

By COREY STOCKTON Staff Writer Some New York state and Westchester County lawmakers are looking to put the same age restrictions on cigarettes and other tobacco products as has been on alcohol for more than 30 years.

Late last month, seven Westchester County Democrats proposed a bill that would raise the age limit countywide to buy tobacco from 18 years old—the minimum age nationally—to 21 years old. The amendment to the county’s existing tobacco law would also add electronic cigarettes to the list of products which are restricted until that age. The age change would also apply to the sales of smoking-related paraphernalia such as pipes and rolling papers.

During an April 24 county Board of Legislators meeting, the bill was referred to the public health and safety, legislation and budget committees.

County Legislator MaryJane Shimsky, a Hastings-on-Hudson Democrat who co-sponsored the bill, said, “When you look at the science, the science is irrefutable at this point.” She added that the law was aimed to delay a smoker’s first cigarette as long as possible, allowing the brain to fully develop.

“As neighboring counties have started passing it, it really seemed to be an idea whose time has come,” Shimsky said.

If the bill makes its way out of commit-

tees and is ultimately approved by the full county board, Westchester would follow 10 other counties in the state that have raised the minimum age to purchase tobacco to 21. Two of those counties made the change in the past two weeks. And in Nassau and Onondaga counties, the minimum age was raised to 19. However, Nassau lawmakers are considering further pushing their minimum age to 21.

Meanwhile, New York state may look to join a short list of other states that requires tobacco buyers to be 21. A bill proposed earlier this year passed in the state Senate Health Committee in April, and is currently before the Assembly Health Committee as well.

Only two other states in the U.S.—Hawaii and California—restrict tobacco sales to people less than 21 years old. Several other states, including New Jersey, have a statewide minimum age of 19.

According to statistics from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC, almost 90 percent of cigarette smokers begin by age 18, and nearly all smokers begin by age 26. And while the CDC reported that the percentage of middle and high school students who smoke declined from 2011 to 2015, it also said the use of electronic cigarettes in those populations has increased nearly tenfold over that period of time.

Westchester County lawmakers made a stand against the sale of synthetic marijuana this week, voting to sign the first-ever countywide bill banning the drug and many of its counterparts.

In a unanimous vote, the county Board of Legislators voted on Monday, May 8 to enact a countywide ban on the sale of a synthetic drug known colloquially as “spice” and commonly marketed under brand names like “K2.”

According to a sponsor of the bill, David Tubilio, a Yonkers Republican, the law will seek to blockade Westchester against the harmful effects of the drug, which elsewhere across the state and country is sold legally over-the-counter.

“The top priority is public safety, and hopefully this law can protect and prevent,” he said.

In order to help enforce the ban—which encompasses a wide array of chemicals commonly found in products marketed as synthetic marijuana—the bill will also include a fine of up to $2,000 for any business caught selling the banned substances.

Tubilo said enforcement will come through a combination of the county’s health and public safety departments.

Auditors from the health department will peruse businesses for the banned substances, and if deemed necessary, Tubiolo said the police will conduct an investigation.

Reeling in the sale of synthetic marijuana, however, has been a battle for regulators who struggle to stay ahead of the products’ con-

With a unanimous vote, the county banned the sale of eight compounds found commonly in synthetic weed. Photo courtesy Wikipedia.org

stantly shifting chemical makeups.

Oftentimes, as soon as a substance is banned, manufacturers will skirt laws by slightly altering the compounds recipe.

To prevent those loopholes, Tubiolo—who consulted health professionals, researchers and law enforcement to help draft the bill—said lawmakers attempted to broadly define substances, casting the widest net possible.

In the event that too many loopholes arise, Tubiolo said lawmakers would be required to “tweak and change” the law to help tighten restrictions. Currently, the law bans a total of eight different substances.

Like Westchester, New York state, under Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, has also attempted to stem the tide of synthetic weed, enacting multiple laws to ban compounds on the state level in 2012 and 2015.

-Reporting by James Pero

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COUNTIES IN NEW YORK STATE WITH MINIMUM SMOKING AGE OF 21 • Albany • Cattaraugus • Chautauqua

• Cortland • New York City • Orange • Schenectady

• Suffolk • Sullivan • Tompkins

Rye City School District’s

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With a number of drug and alcohol investigations piling up and several recent underage drinking busts, the Rye Police Department’s anonymous crime tip program that was established last year continues to be a success. File photo

approach the Police Department has taken since he’s been in command. “We’re going to follow up on all of our leads and actively pursue any individual that contributes to narcotics and underage drinking,” he said, explaining that the department will look at all avenues for potential charges in its ongoing investigations.

“That’s the way it has to play out.”

Corcoran, who oversees operations for both the city’s Police and Fire departments, was named the public safety commissioner in January.

CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com

12 • THE RYE CITY REVIEW • May 12, 2017

Famed Manhattan salon comes to Westchester

The Nunzio Saviano Salon opened its second location at White Plains’ Ritz-Carlton Westchester in March. Photo courtesy Nunzio Saviano Salon

Westchester fans of Nunzio Saviano’s work will no longer have to make the trip to 65th Street in Manhattan for his salon services, as the hair stylist has now opened a salon at the Ritz-Carlton Westchester, accepting clients by appointment only from Tuesday to Saturday.

Though small, the full-service, luxury salon is located on the ninth floor of the White Plains hotel, sharing space with its spa amenities. Patrons can experience Saviano’s signature cuts and hairstyling, which also includes a colorist and services for special events, and manicures and pedicures. The salon exclusively uses Kérastase hair products.

Saviano himself is available there every Tuesday. With more than 20 years in the hairstyling business, he has wanted to open another location for some time now, having opened the Manhattan salon about four years ago. Jean Oh, one of the stylists at the Ritz-Carlton, has been with Saviano since the opening of the first salon.

A Stamford, Connecticut resident, he was

looking at space in Greenwich when the Ritz-Carlton Westchester approached him with a salon that fit just right. “I got into hairstyling because of the creativity of it,” Saviano said. “Once I get bored, there’s already something out there; like fashion, hair trends move very quickly.”

Saviano has been called the best by various publications, including Allure and InStyle. He keeps an eye on trends while also paying attention to one’s facial structure, hair type and lifestyle, creating a look that is all your own. He has worked with the likes of actresses Angelica Huston and Brooke Shields, to name a few.

As a special, any Nunzio Saviano Salon appointment can provide patrons the use of some of the Ritz-Carlton amenities, including the hotel pool, for an extra $20, allowing for a day of head-to-toe pampering.

To make your appointment, call 467-5888 or 467-5728. For more information, visit nunziosaviano.com/white-plains.

Ridge Hill to hold tasting event Celebrate the second annual Taste of Ridge Hill on Thursday, May 18 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. This is your passport to visit Ridge Hill eateries for a sample bite and sip of signature flavors—one night, nine restaurants.

“We wanted to do something aimed at our adult guests,” said Meghann Miraglia, director of marketing at Ridge Hill. “We have a mix of national and regional chains, and locally owned restaurants covering a variety of cuisines; there’s a lot of diversity in our offerings.”

Participating restaurants include El Balón, Angelo’s Family Style Italian, Lefteris Gyro, Elevation Burger, Texas de Brazil, Yard House, Little Buddha, The Cheesecake Factory and Havana Central; all but Elevation Burger are full-service restaurants.

The event has grown from six eateries at the inaugural event to nine; the shopping center offers 20 dining options.New this year to Taste of Ridge Hill is HB Liquors serving up wine and spirits samples. All guests in attendance will receive a swag bag provided by Whole Foods Market Yonkers and a Ridge Hill wine tumbler.

El Balón is the shopping center’s newest dining option, having opened in midDecember last year. A Mexican restaurant that will be sampling tacos and margaritas on May 18, general manager Mike Guido said the eatery has had a good response so far. “[El Balón] felt that the value and the cuisine definitely played into the local area,” he said.

The second annual Taste of Ridge will be held on Thursday, May 18. The shopping center will feature nine of its restaurants, and new this year will be the sampling of wines and spirits.

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Tickets are $34.95 per person and must be purchased online in advance of the event. A ticket entitles the bearer to a food and beverage tasting at each listed restaurant. Guests must be at least 21 years of age. Tickets are on sale now at ridgehill. com/info/tasteofrh—only 300 are available.

A portion of the ticket sales will benefit YWCA Yonkers; for more information, visit ywcayonkers.org.

Check-in and complimentary valet parking located in Town Square near Angelo’s restaurant. Guests who would like to come early and shop before the event may self-park and receive validation at check-in.

Ridge Hill Shopping Center is located at 1 Ridge Hill Boulevard in Yonkers. Learn more at ridgehill.com, follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, or call 207-2900.

(Submitted)

-Reporting by Sibylla Chipaziwa

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Charlie is in excellent health, neutered, up to date with all vaccinations and microchipped. His adoption donation is $100. To meet Charlie, contact Pet Rescue at 835-3332 or 835-4133 or visit NY-Petrescue.org. (Submitted)

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LEGAL NOTICES CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT OF RYE, NEW YORK RECOMMENDATION: BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION PROCEDURES-REVISED The proposed resolution relative to the 2017 Budget Vote and Election Procedures reads as follows: WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2604 of the Education Law, as amended, the City School District of Rye, New York was declared to be a single school election district by resolution of the Board of Education of said district adopted on March 21, 1952, and as provided by said Section 2604 the School Election District thus formed will continue in existence until modified by resolution of the Board of Education; and WHEREAS, other provisions for conducting the Annual School Election for the City School District of Rye, New York in May, 2017 should be the subject of further resolutions of the Board of Education; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That, as provided by Section 2602 of the Education Law, as amended, the Annual School Budget Vote and Election, for the City School District of Rye, New York, be held on May 16, 2017 and the polls shall be open from 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.; and be it further RESOLVED: That the District Clerk of the City School District of Rye, New York, cause to be published in a newspaper of record the weeks of March 29, 2017, April 10, 2017, April 24, 2017 and May 8, 2017 a notice of the Annual School Budget Vote and Election to be held on May 16, 2017 in accordance with the requirements of Section 2605 of the Education Law, as amended, which shall state the day of the budget vote and election, the hours, and that an accurate description of the boundaries of the school election district comprising said City School District of Rye, New York is on file and may be inspected in the office of the Board of Education, 411 Theodore Fremd Avenue, Rye, New York, and the Rye Middle School where the election is to be held; and which shall include a Notice Of Registration and that such notice shall state that at a place and hour designated above for that purpose the Board of Registration shall meet to prepare the school election register, and that any person who did not register for said preceding general election or register thereafter, may, in order to be entitled to vote, present himself personally for registration on April 18, 2017 but no later than May 2, 2017; and which shall further state when the School Election District Register has been filed and the place at which it is on file and the hours during which it will be open for inspection on each school day up to May 16, 2017; and which shall include that all referenda to be petitioned for the ballot must be submitted, in the form and manner as required by Election Law, to the District Clerk of the City School District of Rye, New York, on behalf of the Board of Education of said District, no later than April 17, 2017; Recommendation: Election Procedure and be it further RESOLVED: That pursuant to Section 2607 of the Education Law, as amended, there be appointed at least two qualified voters per voting machine used residing in the school election district constituting the City School District of Rye, New York to act as Inspectors of Election in such School Election District, with compensation not to exceed the basic compensation paid at the preceding General Election per hour to each such inspector, and that the District Clerk be authorized and directed to arrange for the employment of such Inspectors of Election; and be it further RESOLVED: That the Board of Registration be and it hereby is directed to meet at the Administration Office, 411 Theodore Fremd Avenue, Suite 100S, Rye, NY on April 18, 2017 between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of adding registers for the City of Rye, New York, as prepared by the Board of Registration of said City for the November general election, as furnished by the Board of Elections, White Plains, New York, the names of such additional qualified voters who shall present themselves personally for registration for the Annual School Election to be held on May 16, 2017; and a) That said Board of Registration is directed to prepare for the City School District of Rye, New York Election District a register for said annual budget vote and election to be held May 16, 2017 which shall so far as is practicable be in the same form as registers of voters in an election district for a general election in a city or village having 5,000 inhabitants or more under the election law and shall be arranged alphabetically by the first letter of the surname, with a statement of the place of residence by street and number; there shall be used as the basis of such City School Election District Register, copies of the registers of the City of Rye, New York for the November, 2016 general election, as supplied by the Board of Elections, which copies of the registers shall be placed in the custody of the Board of Education of the City School District, and to which copies of said Board shall add the names, addresses and such other data as required by law of all other qualified voters who may present themselves personally for registration as provided in this resolution; it being provided, however, that only those whose names do not appear on copies of the register for the aforementioned, November, 2016 general election registers, shall be required to personally present themselves for registration in order to qualify for voting at said May 16, 2017 City School District of Rye, New York election. b) That the school election district register, prepared as provided above, shall immediately upon completion and not later than May 3, 2017, be filed in the office of the District Clerk, and thereafter, on Mondays through Fridays until May 16, 2017, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., school holidays excepted, shall be open to inspection by any qualified voter of the school district; and upon the filing of such register; Recommendation: Election Procedures and c) That any person who is duly qualified to vote and who registered for said preceding general election and whose name was by mistake, error or neglect of the Board of Registration omitted from the school election district register, may at any time, either before or during election day, request the District Clerk to place the name of such voter on the school election district register and the District Clerk shall then proceed as provided in Subdivision 7 of Section 2606 of the Education Law, as amended; and d) That challenges of voters prior to the day of election shall be made and dealt with as provided in Subdivision 8 and 9 of Section 2606 of the Education Law; and e) That the District Clerk is directed to cause the school election district registers to be delivered on May 16, 2017, before the opening of the polls to the Inspectors of Election; and f) That no person shall be entitled to vote whose name does not appear upon said school election district register; and that all persons whose names appear upon the register prepared for such elections as residing in such school election district shall be permitted to vote in such election. and be it further RESOLVED: That the manner of making nominations of candidates for election as members of the Board of Education at the annual school budget vote and election to be held May 16, 2017 for the purpose of preparing ballots for voting machines be as follows: Nominations of candidates for election of two (2) members of the Board of Education of the City School District of Rye, New York for a term of three years beginning July 1, 2017 shall be made in accordance with Section 2608 of the Education Law, as amended, by Petition directed to the Board of Education and signed by at least 100 persons qualified to vote at school elections in said City School District of Rye, New York.

Each such petition shall contain the name and residence of the candidate to be so nominated, who shall be a qualified voter of the City School District of Rye, New York, and who has been a resident of said school district for a period of at least one year immediately preceding the date of the budget vote/election.

Each such petition shall be filed with the District Clerk of the City School District of Rye, New York on or before April 26, 2017 and shall be available for inspection at all reasonable hours.

Recommendation: Election Procedures If a candidate, after a petition in his/her behalf shall have been duly filed with the District Clerk, and prior to May 16, 2017, shall decline to accept the nomination, die, remove from the District, accept a City office, or become otherwise disqualified for such City School District office, a further petition may be filed with the District Clerk, nominating another candidate in his place and stead, which petition shall in all respects comply with the above requirements for petitions except that it may be filed at any time up to and including May 9, 2017.

Prior to the day of said election, sample ballots shall be available containing the budget resolution and the names of all candidates nominated as above provided, and arranged in the order as determined by the drawing by lot, as will appear on voting machines together with suitable instructions.

Voting machines shall be used for the recording of votes at the annual school budget vote and election to be held May 16, 2017 in the City School District of Rye, New York and the form of ballot for said voting machines shall be prepared, with the position of candidates on the ballot to be determined by lot with suitable instructions relating to the number of candidates for which a voter is permitted to vote, etc.; voting for candidates who have not been nominated as above provided; and be it further RESOLVED: That the Board of Education of the School District of the City of Rye, under the authority given to it in Section 2613 of the Education Law of the State of New York (added by Chapter 219, Laws of 1978) elects to provide for absentee ballots for the election of candidates to the Board of Education in accordance with the provisions of Section 2018-a of the Education Law, and it be it further RESOLVED: That the Clerk of the School District is directed to have ballots printed and made available for use in the budget vote/election of Board Members; and be it further RESOLVED: That the District Clerk be and she hereby is authorized and directed to make all necessary arrangements for the conduct of the May 16, 2017 Annual School Budget Vote and Election in the City School District of Rye, New York.

Elaine M. Cuglietto Rye City school District, District Clerk

SPORTS

May 12, 2017 • THE RYE CITY REVIEW • 15

A drawn-out loss LIVE MIKE Mike Smith

As long as I follow sports, I don’t think I’ll ever suffer another loss quite as painful Game 7 of the 2003 ALCS. The storyline was about as rich as it gets in sports: My Red Sox, trying to end an 85-year curse, jumping out to an early lead against their bitterest rival in a door-die elimination game, only to be done in by a late collapse and an extra-innings homer by Aaron “Bleepin’” Boone.

For Red Sox fans, it was nearly nine decades of torment embodied in one singular game, the Boone homer serving as a gut-punch exclamation point on our franchise’s futility to that point.

The New York Rangers’ Eastern Conference semifinals loss to the Ottawa Senators this year would also rank high on my list of disappointing sports losses, but instead of having that one moment of heartbreak, it seemed more like a twoweek-long root canal.

On Tuesday night, the Rangers dropped a disappointing Game 6 to

the Sens 4-2. It was the kind of game where, right from the outset, it was clear to Ranger fans that it wasn’t going to be our night. Two quick goals from Ottawa put the Rangers in a hole they couldn’t climb out of, and despite a late game surge by the Blue Shirts to make it competitive, this one wasn’t ever really in doubt.

But what makes the loss sting in particular is the way that the Rangers had outplayed their opponents all series long, only to fumble away sure things and keep the Senators hanging around.

In both Game 2 and Game 5 overtime losses, the Rangers, by all accounts, had Ottawa dead to rights, only to see their leads evaporate in the waning minutes on a bunch of soft goals.

Even if the Rangers wouldn’t admit those losses were demoralizing, it most certainly had an effect on the fan base.

On Tuesday night, the crowd at Mickey Spillane’s in Eastchester was oddly uncomfortable from the opening face-off. All of the excitement, all of the enthusiasm I’d seen throughout the team’s playoff run, was replaced by an ominous sense of dread. When Ottawa’s

Mike Hoffman beat Henrik Lundqivst for a goal just four minutes into the game, you could almost feel the fans quietly accepting their fate. Sure, there was a lot of game left, but the writing was on the wall; this wasn’t going to be the Rangers’ night.

So for the next 56 minutes, we sat and watched the Rangers cough up the puck and sputter out in the offensive zone without much sense of hope. When the final horn sounded, we were drained, but also relieved that the ordeal was over.

It wasn’t dissimilar from walking out during the credits of a Lars von Trier movie.

The great thing about sports is that, when your team finally wins, the ability to exorcise the demons of terrible past losses makes the victory even sweeter. In 2004, when the Red Sox came back in four straight games against the Yanks before going on to sweep the Cardinals in the World Series, it was losses like the ones in 1986 and 2003 that made the moment all the more special.

Maybe 2018 will be the Rangers’ year, maybe it won’t. But when, (if), they do hoist the Stanley Cup

On May 9, the Rangers’ season came to an end with a 4-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators. Although the game itself was a heartbreaker, it was par for the course in a series that was tough to watch for Ranger fans.

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again, I’m certainly going to think back to this blown opportunity against the Senators.

Let’s just hope that payoff

doesn’t take another 60 years.

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Rye Athlete of the Week HALEY NEMSICK

By LIAM BRENNAN Contributor This week’s Athlete of the Week is Haley Nemsick, a senior defender for the girl’s varsity lacrosse team. Although the team’s overall record hasn’t been extraordinary this spring, Nemsick has been a key factor in each of their wins.

Head coach Dennis Hurlie said that Nemsick has long been one of his most reliable players. “[Nemsick] is a senior that will be greatly missed by three athletic programs next year,” he said. “I have valued Haley’s leadership and wonderfully accurate perspective in both basketball and lacrosse for three years, and I’m honestly

a little worried about life without Haley next season.”

Teammate Sarah Degraw is also going to miss Nemsick’s impact both on and off the field. “[She] always goes one hundred percent and creates amazing relationships with all of her teammates,” Degraw said. “Haley’s work ethic on the field is as good as anybody’s, but her friendship is what makes her truly special.”

Nemsick is also a member of the varsity soccer and basketball teams.

When she is not practicing, she manages to make some time for her studies and volunteer work, and it certainly has paid off. She will be attending Boston College this fall.

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16 • THE RYE CITY REVIEW • April 21, 2017

Tigers best Rye in rout GIRLS LAX

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MAMARONECK 15 RYE 2 MAMARONECK HS

Game Notes: • Nine different players scored for the Tigers • Mamaroneck won 15 of 19 draws • Maddy Riordan had six assists

5/8/17

By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor After suffering a hard-luck loss to league rival Scarsdale on May 4, Mamaroneck bounced back in a big way on Monday, routing a tough Rye team 15-2. For the Tigers, the win may have been the team’s most complete performance of the year, and should serve to build confidence as the playoffs approach.

Mamaroneck wasted little time going on the attack, amassing an 8-0 lead by halftime, thanks in large part to tremendous proficiency on the draw. The Tigers won 15 of 19 draw

Brigid Knowles rushes towards the goal.

controls on the afternoon, which highlights a particular strength of the club this year.

“Draw control has definitely been very helpful for us and when we have done well, we’ve generally won those games,” head coach Rocky Lividini said. “This year, the big new rule has been that possession has to be gained between the restraining lines, and we have done a pretty good job having the right people on the draws.”

Once they established possession, the Tigers made the most of their chances, demonstrating one of the most well-balanced offensive games of the season. Though the Tigers were led by three-goal games from both Emily Mahland and Cassie Budill, a total of nine Tigers found the net on the day, and 10 of the team’s 15 goals came off assists.

Maddy Riordan also had six assists for the Tigers.

Amanda Hartzell scored both goals for Rye. “After the game, I told the team that there wasn’t really much we could pick apart from the way we played.” Lividini said.

“Rye is a good team, and even when I played [for Mamaroneck] it was a big thing to even get a win, I can’t remember one like this.”

The win was especially important given that the Tigers were coming off a 10-9 loss to rival Scarsdale.

According to the head coach, the resilience the team showed in its Monday contest could portend big things for the club in the postseason.

“They always come to play, they work hard at practices, and we haven’t let the losses deter us,” she said.

“Every team is going to have setbacks, but [against Rye] they really came out ready to go.”

At 11-3 on the year, the Tigers will finish out the regular season with league rematches with New Rochelle and Scarsdale, after press time, before the playoffs kick off next week.

“Section I has really been a home for upsets this year, and once we get into the playoffs, I really think we have a good chance of doing well,” Lividini said. “We’re just hoping to make history and make it to that final game.”

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Maddy Riordan looks for an open teammate against the Garnets. Riordan had six assists on the afternoon. Photos/Mike Smith

Cassie Budill sets up the offense on May 8. Budill had three goals and an assist in Mamaroneck’s 15-2 win.

The Mamaroneck defense clamps down on a Garnet attacker on May 8.