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Latimer signs Language Access Executive Order

Caramoor presents a variety of top-notch music this summer, ranging from orchestral and chamber masterpieces to jazz, roots and world music. For more, see page 6.

Westchester DSS issues all SNAP benefits on March 1 On Jan. 17, at the request of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA, recurring Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, SNAP, benefits for the month of February were issued early, in light of the federal government shutdown. This caused concern that the extended length of time between Jan. 17, and the regular issuance date for March SNAP benefits, would cause a financial hardship on families. To alleviate this hardship, the Westchester County

Department of Social Services, DSS, is issuing all SNAP benefits to participants for the month of March, on March 1. Normally, SNAP benefits are issued at any point over the first nine calendar days of each month. “SNAP benefits are essential to supplementing the many services we provide to children, families and other adults in our community,” said Kevin McGuire, commissioner of the county Department of Social Services. “We are pleased to

partner with New York State to provide the March benefits early this month. Everyone needs to eat and adjusting the SNAP issuance schedule assures that people can put food on the table for themselves and their families every day this month.” The compressed SNAP schedule does not affect the Temporary Assistance benefits issuance schedule, which will be issued at their normal time. The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, OTDA, has developed a

Public Notice Poster to inform SNAP households that all recurring SNAP benefits for March will be made available on March 1. The Public Notice Poster will be displayed in both English and Spanish at DSS District Offices across Westchester County. SNAP recipients are welcome to visit any of county DSS District Office for assistance. They can also call the Westchester County Case Management Information Center at 9953333. (Submitted)

In an effort to knock down any potential barriers to accessing important government programs or services, County Executive George Latimer has signed an Executive Order directing vital county documents to be made available in Spanish, Italian, Chinese, French (including Haitian Creole), Arabic, Tagalog, Japanese and Albanian. The Executive Order was signed at the Generoso Pope Foundation building in Tuckahoe, a setting chosen because of the Pope family’s long-standing tradition of generosity toward the community in which it flourished. The Executive Order recognizes shifting demographics and also directs the translation of the top six most common languages spoken in Westchester, according to the most recent U.S. census and/ or American Community Survey Data. “Nearly 30 percent of Westchester County residents have limited English proficiency, which creates serious challenges when it comes to access to programs that promote the safety, health and economic success of all who call Westchester home,” Latimer said. “This action will help overcome those barriers and allow our neighbors [to] continue to thrive right here in our backyard. Almost every single Westchester resident can trace their lineage back to a time when their ances-

tors were immigrants, this Executive Order aims to not close the door behind us.” Under this order, county departments that provide direct public services will translate vital documents, including essential public documents such as forms and instructions provided to or completed by program beneficiaries, clients or participants. “How does a person thrive when they can’t access the rules, regulations and other protocols to receive the benefits and services they deserve? The public safety, health, economic prosperity, and general welfare of all Westchester County residents are at stake when language is a barrier,” said Carola Otero Bracco, executive director of Neighbors Link. “The Language Access Executive Order will allow our fellow Westchester residents to fully participate as the valuable members of our community that they are. Neighbors Link applauds the county executive for recognizing the vital importance of language access to the benefit of all of us.” John Calvelli, chairman of the Italian-American Forum, said, “[There] is still [a] large Italian community here in Westchester County who do not speak English, and therefore they are sometimes the forgotten. Thank you to County Executive Latimer because he has remembered us. We are all immigrants and we are all in this together.” (Submitted)

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Westchester County Executive George Latimer honored four remarkable African-American citizens for their professional accomplishments and community efforts, at the 20th Anniversary Trailblazers Awards Ceremony. The event, hosted at the historic Jay Heritage Center in Rye on Feb. 28, is part of the county’s celebration of Black History month, and recognizes individuals who have made great contributions to African-American history and culture in Westchester. “These four gifted individuals have contributed immeasurably to the African-American history and culture of our County,” Latimer said. “The honorees we are celebrating tonight should be recognized for their steadfast commitment to public service, and the generous use of their talent, which together create a brighter future for Westchester County.” Barbara Edwards, chairwoman of the African American Advisory, added, “As we celebrate the victories of men and women who believed in the idea of a just and fair America, we remember that, throughout history, our success has been driven by bold individuals who were willing to speak out and change the status quo. African-Americans have contributed greatly to our nation, and their achievements deserve to be celebrated. The history of our country cannot be fully understood without recognizing the role played by those of African descent.” The 2019 Trailblazer Honorees received awards in the areas of Education, Health and Human Services, and the Arts. The honorees are as follows: The Cecil H. Parker Award for Education: Dr. Julius Ford Dr. Julius Ford was the vice president and dean of students at Westchester Community College from 1975-2007. For more than three decades, his distinguished career was one of keen concern, compassion and advocacy for students. He is credited with helping thousands of students solve problems ranging from disputes over grades, to the inability to pay for required books for class. His office was always known as a safe haven where students were treated with kindness, warmth, understanding and empathy. Ford is responsible for providing leadership, vision and direction for a comprehensive program

of services designed to meet the needs and goals of a diverse student body. Ford surprised a number of departments including Admission, Student Activities and Student Life, Counseling and Academic Advisement, Financial Aid, Health Services, Registration and Records, Career and Transfer Center, the Women’s Center, Child Care Center and Judicial Affairs. Before WCC, Ford was an administrator, counselor and adjunct instructor at Queensborough Community College of the City University of New York. He was a member of the Westchester County African American Advisory Board, and has received many awards and recognitions for his services to the community. Ford holds an Ed.D. in Student Personnel Service Administration and a master’s degree in Psychology from Columbia University, Teachers College. He lives in Cortlandt Manor with his wife Emily Veale. Together they have five adult children and seven grandchildren. The Dr. Valiere Alcena Award for Health and Human Services: Dr. Kenneth Forde Dr. Kenneth Forde spent his entire professional career at Columbia University. Forde helped pioneer the use of endoscopy as a diagnostic and surgical tool, and was a member of one of the research teams that first recognized the increased prevalence of polyps in first-degree relatives of colon cancer patients, leading to the recommendation of routine colonoscopy screenings for this high-risk group. Forde is heralded for raising awareness of colon cancer nationwide, performing a colonoscopy on Katie Couric on the “Today Show” in 2000. As co-editor-in-chief of the International Journal Surgical Endoscopy for more than 10 years, Forde has more than 180 publications. A graduate of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University, Forde received the Gold Medal for Excellence in Clinical Medicine from the Alumni Association, and the Arnold P. Gold Foundation Award for Humanism from the College. Forde is the Jose M. Ferrer Professor Emeritus of Surgery at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Actively involved in surgical educa-

tion, he has mentored more than 10 surgical trainees who have become productive academic colorectal surgeons. As a result, the Research Foundation of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons proposed, and was a major donor in the establishment of the Kenneth A. Forde Professorship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at Columbia University. Forde is a member of the Board of Visitors of Columbia University Medical Center, a trustee of Columbia University and a trustee of New York-Presbyterian Hospital. The Dr. David K. McDonogh Award for Health and Human Services: Dr. Kerline Marcelin Dr. Kerline Marcelin is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist and surgeon. Marceline earned her medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine, during which time she received a research grant from the National Medical Association and National Institutes of Health in biochemical neuroscience research. Marcelin has practiced in Westchester County for almost 20 years, specializing in comprehensive ophthalmology with a sub-specialty focus on the diagnosis and management (medical and surgical) of both routine and complex glaucoma. Marcelin holds academic appointments at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Before entering private practice, Marceline served as the director of Glaucoma Services at Jacobi Hospital/North Central Bronx Hospital Systems, and Catholic Medical Center in Queens. In addition to training and mentoring ophthalmology residents in glaucoma and cataract surgery, Marcelin has participated in medical missions to Haiti and is a founding member of the Vision Restoration Project, a notfor-profit medical group that organizes doctors and community health workers to serve the Hispanic and Haitian communities of the Caribbean Island of Hispaniola. Marcelin is a member of several professional organizations in ophthalmology, and has hospital affiliations with New York Presbyterian-Hudson Valley Hospital, and New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai. She resides in Westchester County with her hus-

band Richard Couch and her twin children, Camilla and Camden. The Gordon Parks Award for the Arts: John Shearer John Shearer is a photographer, writer, producer, director, lecturer and professor; a true renaissance man fashioned in the mold of his idol, Gordon Parks. Gordon Parks was the first African-American staff photographer at LIFE, and Shearer was the second at just 17 years old. Shearer is known as one of the youngest staff photographers ever hired by a major publication when Look magazine first engaged his services. Shearer covered a number of historic events ranging from

the civil rights marches in the South, to the race riots of the turbulent 1960s. One of Shearer’s classic picture stories for LIFE was his 1971 coverage of the first of three Muhammed Ali vs. Joe Frazier fights, billed as the “Fight of the Century.” The unbeaten Frazier won a unanimous decision as he handed Ali the first defeat of his professional career, but it was the added dimensions of politics, religion and race that caught the attention of hundreds of millions of people throughout the world, many of whom had never seen a professional boxing match.

Among Shearer’s most important stories was his coverage of the Attica Prison riots in 1972. Shearer was the only photographer allowed inside the prison during the assault by New York law enforcement officials, and many of his pictures were used in countless court cases by inmates and prison guards brought against the state. Shearer has won 175 national photography awards, including Photographer of the Year in 1972. His work has been exhibited in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art and the Whitney Museum, in addition to other cultural institutions. (Submitted)

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Latimer and education leaders talk academics, economy Westchester County Executive George Latimer sat down with education leaders from Westchester colleges and universities to discuss academic programs, economic development and ways in which government can partner with institutions of higher education, so they can continue thriving in the Lower Hudson Valley. “Part of what makes Westchester County so attractive to multi-national corporations, medium-sized businesses and startups alike, is our high concentration of institutions of higher education,” Latimer said. “Colleges and universities are an essential part of the lifeblood of the county’s economy, and in order to maintain the economic vitality of Westchester, county government must work within itself, and with our partners in Albany and in Washington, to make sure these institutions of higher education have what they need to enroll students at all stages of their career.” The discussion included a strong emphasis on workforce development, where the county executive learned about some of the academic programs offered at

each institution, certificate programs and what programs can be modified or created in order to meet market demands. “Fordham University has historically worked closely with the Westchester County executive in supporting economic growth and providing unparalleled educational opportunities to Westchester residents,” Fordham University President Joseph McShane said. “We look forward to continuing that work with George Latimer. Higher education is an engine of economic development, and in supporting Fordham’s mission, the county executive ensures increasing prosperity and opportunity in Westchester.”

Westchester Community College President Dr. Belinda Miles added, “Emerging business and industry, like the North 60 Bioscience and Technology Center, creates opportunity to collaborate on state-of-the-art degree and certificate programs that prepare students for a wide range of new careers. With nearly 100,000 adults in Westchester County with some college credits but no degree, we have an opportunity to upskill and reskill today’s workforce for tomorrow’s jobs. Westchester Community College joins county leadership and our community partners in advocacy that ensures access to high quality education to meet these needs.” (Submitted)

The group, which met at Fordham University’s campus in West Harrison included: • Fordham University President Joseph M. McShane • Michael Geisler, President, Manhattanville College • Timothy Hall, President, Mercy College • Cristle Collins Judd, President Sarah Lawrence College • Marvin Krislov, President, Pace University • Belinda S. Miles, President, Westchester Community College • Joseph E. Nyre, President, Iona College • Dennis Craig, Officer in Charge, SUNY Purchase College • Keisha Martin, Government Relations Liaison, SUNY Purchase College

Westchester County Executive George Latimer sat down with education leaders from Westchester colleges and universities to discuss academic programs, economic development and ways in which government can partner with institutions of higher education, so they can continue thriving in the Lower Hudson Valley.

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Charitable hot cocoa stand comes to The Westchester Evan Greenberg, 17, and his brother Josh Greenberg, 15, have been running a hot cocoa stand for charity for the last 13 years. What started out in their garage in Mamaroneck and moved indoors over the last nine years has now raised more than $40,000 for the Pediatric Cancer Foundation, PCF. This year, Evan and Joshua’s Hot Cocoa Stand is moving to a new location in The Westchester, in White Plains. The stand will be located on Retailer Level 1, Center Court, Nordstrom Wing. “I’m really excited about the hot cocoa stand moving to this great, new location. We raised over $8,000 last year alone at our first year at The Westchester, so I think we can be even more successful this time,” said Evan Greenberg, the CEO of Evan and Joshua’s Hot Cocoa stand. This year’s event will take place on March 9 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. and March 10 from 12

p.m. to 5 p.m. For more info, see the website at ejhotcocoa.com and Pediatric Cancer Foundation’s website at pcfweb.org. “It’s been great knowing that all of the money we donate to PCF is being used to help cure cancer in children. I can’t thank The Westchester and Paula Kelliher… enough for giving us this opportunity to raise even more money at this new location,” Josh Greenberg said. In addition to hot cocoa, baked goods and raffles will be available. Raffled items include sports memorabilia and tickets from the Mets, Yankees, Giants, Jets, Rangers, Knicks, Nets and Islanders as well as non-sports donations from local businesses. “Evan and Joshua Greenberg embody what our charity is about,” said Lauren Robinson, PCF president. “These boys demonstrate that our mission... Coming Together for a Cure can begin at a young age with small

hands. Evan and Joshua’s energy, spirit and kindness are priceless. This cocoa stand is a success of the heart.” For nearly 50 years, this not for profit has been funding cutting-edge research and providing hope for children and their families. PCF supports research at six leading hospitals: NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Stephen D. Hassenfeld Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at NYU Langone Medical Center, Feinstein Institute of Medical Research-Northwell Health, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at Westchester Medical Center and Comer Children’s Hospital, The University of Chicago Medicine & Biological To learn more about how you can get involved with Pediatric Cancer Foundation go to pcfweb. org or call 777-3127. (Submitted)

Evan and Joshua’s Hot Cocoa Stand is moving to a new location in The Westchester, in White Plains. The stand will be located on Retailer Level 1, Center Court, Nordstrom Wing with all proceeds going to the Pediatric Cancer Foundation.

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Caramoor summer season

Caramoor summer season continues revitalized programming Caramoor presents a variety of top-notch music this summer, with many concerts unique to the region, ranging from cutting-edge compositions to the finest in period-instrument early music, and from orchestral and chamber masterpieces to jazz, roots and world music. Seven weeks of programming continues to build on longstanding traditions while increasingly embodying the full potential of Caramoor’s spectacular grounds, stellar performance venues and notable history. Highlights of the summer, June 15-July 28, include a spotlight on the music of Pulitzer Prize-winner Caroline Shaw plus music from 14 other living composers, including regional premieres; a rare opportunity to hear peerless French pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard perform Messiaen’s complete Catalogue d’oiseaux; and a recital by Russian superstar pianist Daniil Trifonov. Among the performers of Shaw’s pieces are Grammy-winning vocal group Roomful of Teeth, singer Davóne Tines and pianist Jonathan Biss, who plays the New York premiere of Shaw’s new piano concerto, Watermark. Concerto performances by cellist Alisa Weilerstein and violinist Christian Tetzlaff with the resident Orchestra of St. Luke’s open and close the season. Also in this season’s vocal lineup: Renowned mezzo-soprano Vivica Genaux appears in concert with New York Baroque Incorporated; the Boston Early Music Festival presents French chamber operas; and Anthony Roth Costanzo and Paul Appleby

perform with composer/pianist Matthew Aucoin. Chamber offerings include concerts featuring the Takács, Dover, Omer and Aizuri Quartets; and superlative mandolinist Avi Avital performs with the Venice Baroque Orchestra. Caramoor’s Jazz Festival is headlined by the Eddie Palmieri Salsa Orchestra, The Milk Carton Kids headline the American Roots Festival, world music artists are featured throughout the season, and an ongoing exhibition of sound artwork is dispersed throughout the grounds. The season is the second year of programs developed by Kathy Schuman, who joined Caramoor as vice president of Artistic Programming in 2016. “I continue to be inspired by the unique setting that Caramoor

provides,” Schuman said. “Being able to present such a diverse array of artists in our varied venues means audiences can experience live music in many different ways. I am hugely encouraged by the wonderful response to last summer’s new directions and look forward to continuing to develop new genres and concert formats here.” Caramoor’s 90-acre estate in Katonah, filled with picturesque Italianate architecture and gardens, all just one hour’s drive from Manhattan, gives day-trippers the perfect pastoral escape from the city, in what the New York Times dubs “bucolic, picnic-friendly settings with a programming philosophy that balances hedonism and exploration.” (Submitted)

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F.E. Bellows students craft authentic stories F.E. Bellows Elementary School fifth-grade students who have been studying the art of fictional writing and character

development in their English language arts classes recently worked with Jenna Gavigan, a writer and accomplished Broad-

way and television actress, to craft their own stories. During the first session, Gavigan, who graduated from Co-

lumbia University with a bachelor’s degree in creative writing, shared insight about her professional career, the process of writing and getting one’s work published. She also helped the students develop a list of char-

acter traits and plots, as well as locations throughout Rye Neck that could make for a good setting for their fictional stories. “Jenna encouraged the students to create a story that leads our characters through

F.E. Bellows Elementary School fifth-grade students work with Jenna Gavigan, a writer and accomplished Broadway and television actress, to craft their own fictional stories. Photos courtesy Rye Neck school district

Rye Neck in an effort to solve a problem at hand,” said William McKeon, the library media specialist at the school. “This year, we used a ‘choose kindness’ theme, and the story outline has been bringing students together for the purpose of making a new student’s transition to Bellows easier.” As a conclusion to the lessons, Gavigan will provide each fifth-grade class with the completed story they created together. Then in May, the students will welcome local artist Laura Bott from The Bott Shoppe to their school to create digital illustrations for their books. “Laura will show the students immediately what their character might look like with red hair or wearing gym shorts and sneakers,” McKeon said. “The students are always wonderfully engaged during this session. Laura will then take their ideas and images back to her shop to create the booklet in digital form.” Once printed, parent volunteers will bind the books and provide each fifth-grader with a copy. Special thanks the PTSA for generously supporting the students’ work with the author and artist. (Submitted)

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Arc Westchester to host Tech Supports conference The Arc Westchester is pleased to announce that the 4th Annual Tech Supports for Cognition & Learning Conference will take place on Thursday, March 28 at co-host Mercy College’s Dobbs Ferry campus. The event’s other co-hosts include AHRC New York City, PNWBOCES, VNS Westchester and the Westchester Library System. The Tech Supports for Cognition & Learning Conference focuses on technology solutions for people with cognitive disabilities (including developmental disabilities and autism, Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, traumatic brain injury and stroke survivors) that promote independence in everyday life. The conference is geared towards parents, rehabilitation professionals, special-education teachers and individuals with cognitive disabilities.

“Since its inception, the Tech Supports for Cognition & Learning Conference has brought together the industry’s leading minds to discuss and display technology that can make a significant impact on the lives of those with autism and cognitive delays,” said Tibisay Guzmán, executive director of The Arc Westchester. “We are dedicated to providing those we support the tools to lead a more independent and full life, and we are looking forward to learning more at this year’s conference.” The conference will feature hands-on Breakout Sessions hosted by technology experts that will provide practical advice on the use of technology to support the daily living needs of people with cognitive disabilities. Expert presenters come from the fields of technology,

education and learning, clinical and rehabilitation supports and the direct services profession. These Breakout Sessions will include exciting presentations from Apple, Microsoft and many others. The Exhibitor area at Tech Supports for Cognition & Learning will include some the latest products and services that make a better life possible for people with cognitive disabilities. During the lunch period, a series of fast-paced Ignite Talks will feature inspiring stories of the use of everyday tech and its impact on the people that use it. The 4th Annual Tech Supports for Cognition & Learning Conference will take place on March 28 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information and to register, visit arcwestchester.org/ techconference2019. (Submitted)

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Whiskey festival raises money for library

Join us at the Harrison Wine Vault on Saturday, May 9 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. for the 7th annual Whiskey Festival. What a great way to support the Harrison Public Library and put the fun back into fundraising. At the event, you can sample more than 50 whiskeys, including rare and special bottlings. There is a $10 entrance fee, which is being raised on behalf of the Harrison Public Library Foundation. (Submitted)

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Fair and affordbale housing expo coming soon OASAS awards $5.1M for addiction recovery centers

Westchester County’s 2019 Fair and Affordable Housing Expo will take place on Saturday, March 9 at The Westchester County Center in White Plains from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. File photo

Westchester County’s 2019 Fair and Affordable Housing Expo will take place on Saturday, March 9 at The Westchester County Center in White Plains from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Housing Expo participants will be able to attend featured workshops on Affordable Housing, Rental Housing, Resources for Down Payment, Closing Costs and Property Improvements. Realtors, lenders, not-for-profit counselors and other housing professionals will also be on hand to guide applicants through the home ownership process. “Safe, affordable housing should be a basic right for everyone living in Westchester County, and an essential building block in developing stronger, more diverse communities,” Westchester County Executive George Latimer said. “The Affordable Housing Expo is a great opportunity to learn more about the county’s Affordable Housing application process, and the county’s commitment to helping all residents

achieve home ownership.” Throughout the day, various seminars will be held to help answer questions such as: • Am I eligible for affordable housing? • Where are affordable homeownership opportunities? • How much money do I need for a down payment? • What is the role of the not-forprofit counselor, the realtor, inspector, the attorney and the lender? • Are there any programs that help with down payments and closing costs? • What is the importance of credit, and a good credit score? • Is it better for me to rent or own? The first workshop of the day begins at 11:45 a.m., and is all about available resources for down payments, closing costs and home improvements. At 1 p.m., a workshop on Fair and Affordable Housing will explore the Affordable Housing application and selection process. There will also be a demonstration on how

to navigate Homeseeker Online, a website that provides information about affordable home ownership and rental apartment opportunities throughout the county. At 2 p.m., a workshop entitled Rental Housing will provide visitors with an opportunity to meet with not-for-profit counselors, who will advise and describe the process of finding affordable rentals. For more information on the expo contact the Housing Action Council at hac@affordablehomes.org or 332-4144, or Westchester Residential Opportunities at mzarfes@wroinc.org or 428-4507 ext. 306. The Westchester County Center is located at 198 Central Ave., in White Plains. The fee for parking at the County Center is $7. The event is co-sponsored by Westchester County, Westchester Interfaith Housing Corporation, Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors, Inc., Emigrant Mortgage, Apple Bank and PCSB Bank. (Submitted)

The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services, OASAS, announced on March 1 the award of more than $5.1 million in funding to establish 14 new recovery community centers across the state, and expand services at two existing recovery centers. Funding for the centers was awarded through a competitive Request for Applications process, administered by OASAS and its fiscal partner, the Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene. “We are committed to investing in recovery centers across the state to help individuals and families struggling with addiction,” said Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul, co-chair of the state Heroin and Opioid Abuse Task Force. “This funding will establish 14 new recovery community centers and expand services at two existing centers across the state. We want to ensure people have access to the resources and services they need to lead healthy and safe lives and continue our efforts to combat the opioid epidemic.” Recovery Community Centers are part of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s multi-pronged approach to addressing substance use disorders in communities across New York State. The centers promote long-term recovery by providing professional staff, peers and volunteers to engage and support people in recovery. Services offered at the centers include peer support, skill building, recreation, wellness education, employment readiness and social activities. The services available are designed to meet the specific needs of the individuals who live in the

communities where the centers are located. With the addition of these new recovery centers, the state will have developed a total of 25 new recovery community centers since 2016. “Treatment alone is not enough for people dealing with addiction, and we need to make sure that the proper recovery supports are available,” OASAS Commissioner Arlene González-Sánchez said. “These new centers will offer people in recovery a chance to meet their peers going through the same challenges, receive help to reclaim their lives from addiction, and build a new life in recovery.” The following providers have been awarded funding to open new recovery community centers. They are listed with the counties that will be served by each center. Each provider has also been awarded one-time start-up funding to assist with costs related to establishing the new centers. Capital District • Second Chance Opportunities, Inc. (Albany County): $350,000 Central NY • Helio Health (Onondaga County): $349,900 Finger Lakes • Finger Lakes Area Counseling and Recovery Agency (Ontario County): $348,973 • Genesee Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, Inc. (Genesee County): $260,000 New York City • The Fortune Society (Queens): $350,000 • Exponents, Inc. (Manhattan): $350,000 • Samaritan Daytop Village (Bronx): $350,000

North Country • Champlain Valley Health Center (Clinton County): $335,000 • Seaway Valley Council of Alcohol/Substance Abuse Prevention, Inc (St. Lawrence County): $350,000 Mid-Hudson • Independent Living, Inc. (Westchester & Putnam Counties): $350,000 • Rockland Council on Alcoholism and Other Drug Dependence (Rockland County): $350,000 Mohawk Valley • Catholic Charities of Herkimer County (Herkimer County): $250,000 Southern Tier • Friends of Recovery of Delaware and Otsego Counties, Inc. (Delaware County): $350,000 Western NY • Save the Michaels of the World (Niagara County): $350,000 • New Yorkers struggling with an addiction, or whose loved ones are struggling, can find help and hope by calling the state’s toll-free, 24-hour, 7-day-a-week HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) or by texting HOPENY (Short Code 467369). Available addiction treatment including crisis/detox, inpatient, community residence or outpatient care can be found using the OASAS Treatment Availability Dashboard at FindAddictionTreatment.ny.gov or through the OASAS website. Visit CombatAddiction.ny.gov to learn more about the warning signs of addiction, review information on how to get help, and access resources on how to facilitate conversations with loved ones and communities about addiction. (Submitted)

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Boning up for tourney time LIVE MIKE Mike Smith

It may be an embarrassing thing to admit as a sports writer, but I really haven’t been paying attention to college basketball this year. This is a rare thing for me; without baseball to hold my interest over the winter, I generally gravitate to the NCAA to fulfill my competition quotient as I wait for Opening Day. But this year? It’s been a real struggle. I wasn’t intending to tune out the season; after all, my Villanova Wildcats came into the year as the defending national champions, and despite being hit hard by graduation, they were still expected to make some noise on the national scene. But fast-forward to March, and the disappointing Wildcats have mustered just a 22-8 record and are barely clinging to a spot in the AP Top 25.

the stretch. Gonzaga, currently ranked No. 1 in the country is always an intriguing group. Heck, even Duke could have a compelling narrative this year, especially if they’re forced to play without their star freshman. If I’m going to be fully invest-

ed though, I’m going to have to start watching the games now, paying attention throughout the conference tournaments and getting a better idea of the landscape over the course of the next two weeks. It’s not going to be easy, but I’d like to have at least a tenuous grasp on who has a shot

to win the whole thing when the field of 68 is announced. Besides, I don’t have anything else better to do. It’s not like I’m going to be watching the Knicks.

As a result, the only team I’ve about this year’s favorites. Virreally spent any time watching ginia should be fun to watch— has been Duke—a team I have especially for local fans—given Follow Mike on Twitter long despised. After all, Duke’s the prominence of Iona Prep talented trio of freshmen, led grad Ty Jerome’s play down @LiveMike_Sports by the explosive Zion Williamson, made for a lot of interesting viewing—especially early in the year. But the injury that Williamson sustained in the opening seconds of a late February game against rival North Carolina has sidelined the phenom for the last few weeks and may threaten to keep him out of action until—and perhaps after—the NCAA Tournament kicks off on March 19. Without Zion in the mix, the most exciting team in the country suddenly becomes just another squad. As a result, it would feel like an awful lot of juice has been taken out of this year’s tourney. But maybe that’s not a bad thing. Maybe a wide-open field is exactly what the NCAA needs to make this tournament compelling. The NCAA Tournament is set to kick off on March 19, but Sports Editor Mike Smith doesn’t have a good grasp on the favorites. He’s going to have to I don’t know a whole lot watch a lot of basketball over the next two weeks to study up. Photo courtesy Wikipedia.org

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Game Notes: • Tuckahoe didn’t know it was playing until hours before game due to scheduling mishap • Malik Moore-Crooks led the Tigers with 28 points • Tuckahoe outscored Millbrook 11-1 in OT By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor The dream is a common one, even for those who graduated from high school decades ago; you arrive at school only to learn that the big exam—the test that will make up more than half of your final grade—is today, and you haven’t studied a lick. On Monday, March 4, this implausible scenario turned reality

On March 4, Tuckahoe basketball players were informed during the school day that the Class C Semi Regional game they believed was scheduled for Wednesday would be played later in the day. With only hours to prepare for the contest, the Tigers topped Millbrook 67-57 in overtime. File photo

for the Tuckahoe basketball team. The 2019 Class C champions arrived at school following a twohour snow delay with a general idea of how the next few days would unfold. With their regional semifinal game against Millbrook

looming on March 6, the Tigers would go through their shortened school day, have a film session at 5 p.m., and begin to implement a game plan in the two tune-up practice sessions they would have before heading up to Poughkeep-

sie High School on Wednesday to take on the Section IX titlists. They soon found out, however, that the game against Millbrook would be played that very night. The last-minute changes didn’t disrupt the Tigers, however, who would overcome a lack of preparation to top the Blazers 67-57 in overtime. A scheduling mix-up between officials from the New York Public High School Athletics Association, Section I and Section IX led to the confusion, as both Section I and Section IX believed that it had the authority to schedule the eventual showdown between the region champs. Section I officials told Class C teams that its regional semifinal game would be played at 6 p.m. on March 6 at Poughkeepsie High School. Section IX—which ultimately had the go-ahead from the NYPHSAA—chose to schedule the contest for Newburgh’s Mount Saint Mary College on March 4 at 7:30 p.m. Tuckahoe Athletic Director Austin Goldberg didn’t get the news about the change until 11 a.m. on Monday morning, when he received a call from Section I executive director Jennifer Simmons. “I got to school after the twohour delay and got the call say-

ing that our game was that night,” Goldberg told the Review. “I pushed back for sure, just thinking about everything that needed to be done in order for us to play.” That included not only informing Tuckahoe’s players, coaches and fans of the new plans but also making last minute transportation arrangements to the Newburgh venue. First-year head coach Ben Newman, who teaches in Manhattan, was planning on spending the snow day devising a game plan for Millbrook and spending time with his family. When he was informed the game would not be moved, his plans changed. “Luckily the city schools were closed for snow, so when we found out the game was definitely going to be that night, I knew I had a lot of work to do,” Newman said. “So I had to cut up some game film, piece together the schemes we were going to be seeing; from the time I found out to the time I left my house to go to the school, I was basically on my computer.” Tuckahoe’s players had to scramble home after school to pick up their uniforms, then headed back to the high school for a quick film session before the busses departed for the hour-and-a-

The Tuckahoe Tigers celebrate after winning the Class C Section I title on Feb. 23. With less than a day’s notice, the Tigers were forced to play Section IX champion Millbrook on March 4 after a scheduling snafu. Contributed photo

half ride to Newburgh. Due to the abbreviated nature of the session, Newman said he decided to make things simple for his players. “I didn’t want to put them through the ringer, so I just decided to show them pieces of our Section I title win [from Feb. 23],” he said. “I deliberately stopped the film as we were celebrating so that was the last thing they saw before we got on the bus.” Once the Tigers took the court, it was apparent that Millbrook would be a stiff test. The two teams traded leads throughout regulation, but the Tigers’ toughness showed through in the overtime period as Tuckahoe outscored their foes 11-1 to secure the win. Malik Moore-Crooks scored a team-high 28 points in the win, but Newman was quick to credit the rest of Tuckahoe’s supporting cast for refusing to give in under the circumstances. “Malik was gassed, but he kept on finding it in him to help us by getting to the rim, finding the open man,” Newman said. “We were definitely a bit tight, especially early on, but we got contributions from everybody; even the kids who aren’t normally diving on the floor for loose balls were doing things like that in big spots.” Newman said his team’s performance recalled a quote by turn-of-the-century journalist Jacob Riis about the importance of perseverance. “That quote is about a stonecutter who hammers a stone 100 times without it making a mark; but when he hits it the 101st time, it becomes a masterpiece,” the coach said. “We didn’t change anything really in that overtime period, we just kept on grinding.” With the victory, the Tigers move on to the state regional finals, where they will play against Section XI Greenport at Centereach High School on March 9. Newman joked that he would “quadruple check” the time and location of the game, but was adamant that the trials his team faced on Monday would serve as a valuable life lesson for his charges. “I’ve told them since Day 1, there are things we can control, which is our attitude and our effort, and some things we can’t,” he said. “We are going to take a minute at practice [on Wednesday] to appreciate what we accomplished, but then we just need to get back to work.” CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com