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County Health Department prepares for Coronavirus

In celebration of Black History Month, the Westchester Broadway Theatre pays tribute to Louis Jordan, the 1940s rhythm-and-blues singer, songwriter and bandleader, whose new approach to jazz paved the way for rock and roll in the 1950s. For more, see page 6.

Westchester kicks off Census 2020 at Pace University Census 2020 is coming, and Westchester County Executive George Latimer kicked off the county’s 2020 Census Campaign to ensure that every Westchester resident is counted. At Pace University’s Pleasantville campus, Latimer was joined by local municipalities who have their own Census Complete Count committees, Census advocates, community based organizations, college students and more, to stress the importance of a full and complete count for the 2020 Census. “Census 2020 is almost here, and our mission is a simple one—every resident of Westchester County must get counted,” Latimer said. “We have the reputation of being one of the most difficult to count communities, and the potential loss of representation, and federal dollars, is what is at stake here. We kicked off a robust awareness campaign a full year before Census was set to begin, establishing a Complete Count Committee that has put great focus on ensuring all sectors of the County are participating. We are partnering with our local municipalities and community-based

organizations to ensure that if you are a resident of this County—you will be counted.” Included in the county’s efforts to promote the 2020 Census is a robust public awareness campaign in both English and in Spanish, which includes advertising on billboards, county buses and bus shelters, bookmarks and stickers, and more. Latimer also rolled out a series of seven public service announcements, each one focused on a different target audience for the Census. The public service announcements will be released every week leading up to the mailing of the Census. The video topics are as follows: • Renters • The Disabled Community • Senior Citizens • Child Advocates • Spanish Speaking Advocates • Young Adults Below is the 2020 Census timeline. Letters from the U.S. Census Bureau will be arriving in mailboxes from mid- to late-March. • March 12-Mailing 1, Letter • March 16-Mailing 2, Reminder Letter

• March 26-Mailing 3, Reminder Postcard • April 8-Mailing 4, Reminder Letter plus Paper Questionnaire • April 20-Mailing 5, “It’s not too late” Postcard In October 2019, the Westchester Community Foundation awarded a grant of $50,000 to the county Department of Planning to support the work of the Westchester County Complete Count Committee through the hiring of a coordinator for the committee. Latimer introduced Heriberto Contreras as the county’s census coordinator. The coordinator will provide support for community based organizations engaged in Census operations; coordinate programs and volunteers where applicable; execute performance assessment and goal-setting exercises; analyze weekly field data reports; and coordinate with local municipalities and their Complete Count Committees. “Through the legacy of a donor who foresaw the need for practical assistance for complex programs and initiatives, we are pleased to be able to support the Complete

Count Coordinator position for the county,” said Laura Rossi, executive director of the Westchester Community Foundation. Through a partnership with T-Mobile, the county will have access to 200 tablets and 100 hotspots to be used at Census Hubs, where people can receive assistance in completing and submitting census forms. The county will be establishing census hubs throughout Westchester. This is also the first census where responses can be filed online. “The U.S. Census has a profound impact on our lives, affecting everything from our political representation to how much money is allocated for schools, roads, and other major initiative,” Pace University President Marvin Krislov said. “At Pace University, we know how important it is that everyone in our community—students, faculty, staff, neighbors—understands what’s at stake, and it’s why we’re committed to ensuring a complete and accurate count.” For more information, visit the Westchester County Census website. (Submitted)

turned from Wuhan, China, on Jan. 15, before federal health officials initiated airport screening. Measures are now in place to screen and monitor travelers from this region at five U.S. airports, including John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. Cases of novel coronavirus have been identified in Thailand, Japan, Taiwan and South Korea, as well as China and the U.S. Symptoms may include runny nose, headache, fever, cough, sore throat and a general ill feeling. There is no specific treatment for illnesses caused by coronaviruses. Most people will recover on their own after resting and drinking plenty of fluids. To relieve symptoms, people with the virus can take pain and fever medication, use a room humidifier or take hot showers to help ease a sore throat and cough. Coronaviruses most commonly spread from an infected person to others through coughing and sneezing, close personal contact, touching an object or surface with the virus on it, then touching your mouth, nose or eyes before washing your hands, or rarely, fecal contamination. For more information about coronavirus, go to westchestergov.com/health. (Submitted)

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With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC, closely monitoring an outbreak caused by 2019 novel coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, China, the Westchester County Department of Health is ready for the possibility that travelers with the virus could arrive in the county. The county Health Department is working with state and federal partners to learn more about this virus, is sharing information with local medical providers and has created a web page on coronavirus for the public. The county Health Department would coordinate any local response with the New York State Department of Health, the CDC, local hospitals, medical providers and emergency medical services. “While the risk to residents is low, our training prepares us to handle emerging disease outbreaks like this,” said Dr. Sherlita Amler, commissioner of health for the county. “Anyone who has symptoms and recently traveled to Wuhan or has had contact with someone from Wuhan should first call their health care provider and await further instructions to avoid exposing others.” The first U.S. case of this new coronavirus was identified in a Washington state man who re-

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County DOC to provide secondary trauma training The Westchester County Department of Corrections will provide secondary trauma training to all its officers. The training will improve jail conditions for detainees and working conditions for officers by giving officers instruction on the best way to deal with the significant stresses of their jobs. “The men and women of the Westchester DOC, under the tremendous leadership of Commissioner Spano, have some of the most challenging tasks in all of County Government,” County Executive George Latimer said. “I am proud to partner with WJCS to provide this vital service to our officers. Taking care of an individual’s mental health on the job is just as important as taking care of one’s physical health.” This innovative service will be conducted by Westchester Jewish Community Services, WJCS, the county’s largest provider of licensed outpatient mental health services and a leader in offering training to first responder agencies. “WJCS is proud to work with the Westchester County Department of Corrections to offer secondary trauma training,” said Seth Diamond, chief executive officer of WJCS. “Secondary

trauma training allows First Responders and those in criminal justice agencies to better handle the extreme stresses of their jobs and allow them to more effectively serve the public.” Secondary trauma refers to the duress an individual experiences when working with individuals who themselves are undergoing significant stress. Those working with individuals who are constantly under stress can experience symptoms of trauma. Left untreated, secondary trauma can cause significant disruption to the lives of individuals and detract from their ability to conduct their professional responsibilities. Secondary trauma training provides techniques to deal with the emotional toll of an individual’s job, recognize the warning signs for those experiencing trauma and offers resources on where to go for help. “WJCS is providing a service that will benefit the entire population at the Westchester County Jail,” said Joseph Spano, Department of Corrections commissioner. “Our department stresses the importance of the mental health of our officers and its impact on interactions with inmates, coworkers and loved ones.” The training continues the pro-

gressive reforms introduced at the Corrections Department under the leadership of Latimer and Spano. The Department of Corrections now offers 33 rehabilitative and reentry programs, designed to prepare those detained for life outside jail. The programs also create a calmer and more secure environment for detainees and officers. “At the County jail, we are hard at work each day on the implementation of a wide range of programs aimed at creating an environment of responsibility, trust and cooperation. Thanks to the services provided by WJCS, these efforts will have an even larger impact,” said Louis Molina, first deputy Corrections commissioner. Secondary trauma training will be conducted by WJCS at the Valhalla Campus. The sessions, conducted by a psychologist or senior clinician, last approximately 90 minutes. Approximately 35 officers participate in each session. The sessions cover the elements of secondary trauma, techniques for self-care to deal with the stresses that are part of the officers’ jobs and where individuals can go for further assistance. (Submitted)

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By Andy Landorf & John Colquhoun

The New 60 is a weekly look about what it’s like to be in your 60’s in today’s world: adult children living at home, downsizing (jobs and houses), finding old friends on Facebook and deciphering text-speak. It’s a Brave New World of second homes, second careers and second marriages…and finding out after a lifetime of milkshakes and ice cream that you’re suddenly lactose-intolerant. The New 60 is created by two local 60-plus Westchester residents, John Colquhoun of Bronxville and Andy Landorf, who hails from Tarrytown. The duo are long-time advertising creatives and this, as the saying goes, is their Act II. Even though it features folks in their 60’s, if you know someone who is 60, have a parent who’s 60 or just generally enjoy watching funny things happen to other people, you’ll find something to relate to here—you may even find yourself saying, “Hey, that happened to me!” To read more of the New 60, visit their website at thenew60comic.com.

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Latimer cites progress in King Street bridge strikes County Executive George Latimer met with Rye Brook officials on Friday, Jan. 24 to review the progress that has been made in reducing truck collisions with the King Street Bridge above the Hutchinson River Parkway. According to statistics from the state and county, the King Street Bridge was struck by trucks eight times in 2019. That was a significant drop from 2018, when the bridge was struck 24 times. “The King Street Bridge was known for being hit by trucks more times than any other bridge in New York State. It no longer has that dubious distinction,” Latimer said. “I am grateful to [Rye Brook] Mayor [Paul] Rosenberg and the village administration for partnering with us to make progress on this difficult issue. Bridge strikes not only cause danger and inconvenience to motorists on the parkway, they also have had a significant impact on the village. When a bridge strike occurs at King Street, traffic frequently has to be diverted off the parkway and on to local streets.” Latimer has made eliminating bridge strikes a priority and

has worked closely with the state Department of Transportation to find new solutions. In 2019, the state completed a $1.8 million project to mitigate bridge strikes at King Street. That project included installing an over-height vehicle detection system in advance of the bridge and placing additional warnings on the face of the bridge, which was struck by vehicles 130 times from 2008 to 2018. “We are so appreciative of the county for stepping in and addressing this serious problem,” Rye Brook Mayor Paul Rosenberg said. “Since the new warning signs have been installed, the number of trucks who have hit the King Street Bridge has almost fallen to zero.” Also today U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer and two fellow senators from neighboring states are urging Google and other GPS navigation system providers to add information about commercial vehicle restrictions to all phone apps, especially those that are free to the public. While commercial-grade GPS apps are available for purchase, many truckers do

not use them because of the expense and they rely only on apps on their personal phones. “Westchester has made major progress by reducing strikes to the King Street bridge through its installation of a revolutionary detection system. More must now be done to prevent bridge strikes,” Schumer said. “That is why, after learning that 92% of drivers involved in these accidents used a personal GPS system while driving, I am urging the leading manufacturers of smartphone-based GPS applications—Apple, Google and Waze—to add data to their maps alerting drivers of potential road restrictions, including on the Hutchinson River Parkway, with all due speed.” Bridge Strike Background As part of the state project, enhanced signage and electronic message boards, known formally as Variable Message Signs, VMS, were deployed along Interstate 287 to warn that trucks are prohibited on the Hutch and other designated parkways. The signs on I-287 signs direct truckers to stay on the interstate and avoid the Hutch.

Many out-of-state truckers involved in bridge strikes have reported to Westchester County police that they were traveling on I-287 before exiting to get on the Hutchinson River Parkway. Whether they head north or south from that location, truckers soon encounter bridges that are too low to accommodate a box truck or tractor-trailer. The project’s two over-height vehicle detectors are at Exits 26 and 29 of the Hutchinson River Parkway. The detection system includes technology mounted on either side of the road, creating an infrared beam over the parkway. When an over-height vehicle breaks the beam, the receiver sends a signal and activates a warning message on a VMS, notifying the driver to exit the parkway immediately. An alert is also sent to the county police and to the New York State Transportation Management Center in Hawthorne. The new signs and message boards installed last summer were in addition to existing signs, VMS and pavement markings on the Hutch and its entrance ramps. These signs and pavement markings advise ‘NO TRUCKS LOW BRIDGE,’ ‘Passenger Cars Only’

and other warnings. Many truckers involved in bridge strikes admit they were inattentive to the signs and were relying on a GPS program on their personal phone rather than a GPS device designed to guide commercial vehicles. The newest signage includes a variety of new messages on the Hutch or I-287 near the Hutch interchange, including: • Low Bridges Ahead • Trucks Exit Now • All Trucks Buses RVs Must Exit • Trucks Do Not Use Phone GPS • Trucks Stay on I-287

• Low Bridge on Exit 9N • No Trucks Buses RVs on Parkways—Low Bridges • Trucks to Conn Whitestone Bridge Must Use Exit 12. Reflective red triangles were placed on the bridge structure to enhance a trucker’s ability to see a low bridge ahead in the dark. The county police issue multiple summonses to truckers involved in bridge strikes. It also works with the trucking company’s insurance provider to obtain reimbursement for the police time spent at these incidents. (Submitted)

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In celebration of Black History Month, we pay tribute to Louis Jordan, the 1940s rhythm-and-blues singer, songwriter, and bandleader, whose new approach to jazz paved the way for rock and roll in the 1950s. “Five Guys Named Moe” opens with our hero, Nomax, who is single, broke and drinking his sorrows away while listening to the radio at 5 a.m. in the morning. Five guys named Moe—Big Moe, Little Moe, Eat Moe, Know Moe and Four-Eyed Moe—emerge from his radio to help him straighten out, ease his broken heart, and sing and dance his way to love. This joyful, jazzy show is the winner of London’s coveted Lawrence Olivier award and was originally produced by Cameron Mackintosh, (“Phantom of The Opera,” “Les Miserables,” “Miss Saigon,” “Cats”). Set to Jordan’s iconic rhythm and blues/ jazz score, including, “Is You Is Or Is You Ain’t My Baby,” “Choo Choo Ch’Boogie,”

and “Saturday Night Fish Fry.” The show stars Napoleon M. Douglas as NoMax, Quentin Avery Brown as Eat Moe, Tyler Johnson-Campion as No Moe, Douglas Lyons as 4-eyed Moe, Tony Perry as Big Moe and Isaiah Reynolds as Little Moe.“Five Guys Named Moe” is directed and choreographed by Richard Stafford, the associate choreographer is Kristyn Pope; set design is by Steve Loftus, the lighting design by Andrew Gmoser; sound design by Mark Zuckerman, costumes are by Allison Kirstukas and Victor Lukas is the PSM; Lisa Tiso is also the producer. Stafford returns to WBT, having directed/choreographed recent productions of “An American in Paris,” “Anything Goes,” “Annie Get Your Gun,” “Saturday Night Fever,” “Show Boat,” “Mary Poppins,” “Guys & Dolls,” “Fiddler On The Roof,” and many more. On Broadway, he choreographed “In My Life” (Music Box The-

atre), associate choreographer for “Aspects Of Love” (Broadhurst Theatre), dance supervisor for “Cats” (Winter Garden Theatre). Off-Broadway credits include choreography for “A Tree Grows In Brooklyn” (St. Clements). Ticket prices are as follows: Dinner & Show range between $61 to $91 plus tax depending on the performance chosen. Beverage service and gratuities are not included in the ticket price. Discounts are available for children, students, and senior citizens at selected performances. Also check the website for on-going special offers at BroadwayTheatre.com Show Times: Wednesday & Thursday & some Reservations: Call 592-2222 or visit BroadwayTheatre.com. Group Reservations: Discounts for Groups of 20 or More: Call 592-2225.Luxury Boxes: Call 592-8730, for private par-

ties of 6 to 22. Enjoy dining and theatre in an elegant private box. Additional features include an expanded dinner menu, hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, private powder room, and Luxury Box reserved parking. Additional cost, call for details. (Submitted)

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The importance of banning plastic bags BRONXVILLE TODAY Mayor Mary Marvin

On March 1, New York State will ban plastic bags distributed by any business required to pay and collect state taxes. The bill also allows counties to decide to charge an optional five cent fee for customers who chose paper bags versus reusable bags. Bags exempt from the law include those used by pharmacies to carry prescription drugs, produce bags for bulk items such as fruit and vegetables, bags for wrapped deli meat, restaurant take out bags, dry cleaning bags, newspaper bags and garbage bags. New York is the second state to impose such a ban following California. Hawaii also effectively has a ban since all counties statewide ban the use of plastic bags. More than 200 U.S. cities also have legislation that ban plastic bags. Among them are Eugene, Oregon, Anchorage, Alaska, Portland, Maine and Boston and Cambridge, Massachusetts. Many countries worldwide outpaced us on a ban. By 2018, 127 countries had introduced some plastic bag ban policy and 27 countries ban plastic plates, cups, straws and packaging. Kenya’s law, enacted in 2017, is considered the world’s toughest as producing, selling or even seen using plastic bags risks imprisonment and fines. Plastic bag waste in China reached such high levels that citizens coined the term “white pollution” before a full ban was adopted in 2008. In 2018, only three months after Australia’s two largest supermarket chains stopped using plastic bags, the country reduced its plastic bag use by 80 percent. Digging a little deeper and for discussion sake, I researched whether plastic bags are that bad vis a vis paper bags?

Many believe paper bags are more environmentally friendly because they are made from a renewable resource, are biodegradable and recyclable. However, plastic bags actually outperform paper bags environmentally in manufacturing, reuse and solid waste volume. The manufacture of paper bags consumes four times more water and have a mass five to seven times that of plastic bags. As a result, they generate an equal amount more tonnage to the waste system and this, in turn, results in a five- to seven-fold increase in greenhouse gas emissions. Due to their intrinsic mass, it takes seven trucks to transport the same number of paper bags as plastic bags which fit in a single truck, greatly affecting the carbon footprint and increasing emissions that affect climate change. Britain’s counterpart to our EPA conducted a lifecycle assessment of various bag options and concluded you have to reuse a paper bag at least three times before its environmental impact equals that of a plastic bag used only once. Unless you are reusing your paper bags a lot, they look like a poor option from a global warming standpoint. Paper actually occupies approximately half of landfill volume versus 9 to 12 percent for plastics. Though plastics do not biodegrade, modern landfills are designed in such a way now that nothing biodegrades because the waste is encapsulated, thus isolated from air and water in order to prevent ground water contamination and pollution. Though plastic bags don’t do that much harm sitting in a landfill, the bigger problems arise when they are not disposed of properly. American consumers use more than 100 billion plastic bags each year, (500 billion are used worldwide), with only a fraction ever being recycled. As a result, they end up clinging to trees, invading the wild, clogging

waterways and impacting marine and wildlife. As example, San Jose, California found that plastic bags made up 12 percent of the litter in their waterways. After a 2012 ban, they recorded a 60 percent reduction in plastic bags in water bodies and an 89 percent reduction in storm drains. Stray plastic bags also clog sewer pipes leading to stagnant standing water and the associated health hazards. Most importantly, plastic bags pose a major threat to worldwide marine life. Nearly 9 million tons of plastic ends up in the oceans yearly and the amount is projected to triple in the next decade. The trash filled vortex so named the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is now twice the size of Texas. Marine animals often mistake plastic for food and if ingested can cause disease and starvation. A whale recently washing up on the shores of Normandy had more than 800 grams of plastic in his stomach. More than the bag, what we place in it at time of purchase makes a greater impact on the environment. Our global food system is responsible for one fourth of world planet warming greenhouse gas emissions, with meat and dairy having a disproportionately large impact. Put another way, a pound of beef bought at the supermarket will have roughly 25 times the global warming impact as the disposable plastic bag it’s carried in. In essence, to decrease, if desired, your carbon footprint, dietary choices are an even better place to start than plastic bags, though in a very emblematic way, the bags have become a highly visible sign of waste. Though the ban is clearly laudable, especially as it relates to our marine ecosystem, we can never rest in our quest to change our daily habits that result in an even greater impact on our environment. Just bringing reusable bags when shopping is an impactful first step.

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Rye Neck students display art at Mamaroneck library A group of talented Rye Neck students, in grades six through 12, will have more than 70 artworks on display at the Mamaroneck Public Library art exhibit from Jan. 27 through March 13. The exhibit showcases a va-

riety of work, from drawings to paintings and collages, of students in teachers Trisha Appel’s, Jennifer Dallow’s and Karen Fontecchio’s art classes. It also focuses on a variety of artists, skills and techniques across the differ-

ent grade levels. Inspired by ancient Greece, sixth-graders created vases using different symbols and patterns on scratch art paper that were placed on top of a Greek column. Seventh-graders who

A group of talented Rye Neck students will have their artworks on display at the Mamaroneck Public Library art exhibit through March 13. Photo courtesy Rye Neck school district

Manhattanville College has received approval to launch two degree programs through its new School of Nursing and Health Sciences from the New York State Department of Education. Contributed photo

learned about the pop art movement and Andy Warhol created their own “celebrity self-portraits.” Eighth-graders who learned about Stuart Davis’ abstract art and positive and negative space, created colorful and abstract city collages in which they used colored construction paper, magazines and newspapers to complete their work. “The middle school work that will be on display shows a small variety of what they learn throughout their time in sixth through eighth grade, which will contin-

ue throughout their years as high school students,” Appel said. “Students take with them their understanding of how to create interesting compositions, working with a variety of materials and knowledge of different artists and art movements, as seen on display, to help them become well-rounded art students at the high school level.” High school students in Fontecchio’s art classes created printmaking on watercolor backgrounds, contour line drawings and one-point perspective illustrations of room interiors. Having

studied value and pencil-blending techniques, high school students in Dallow’s classes created stilllife drawings in pencil. Students also created printmaking collages, which were made as a culmination of their design unit. “Students love to show their talent and have work displayed in the school throughout the year, but it is particularly special to have it in shown the community,” Dallow said. “I love to see the pride our students feel when given these exhibition opportunities.” (Submitted)

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A confusing legacy LIVE MIKE Mike Smith

On Sunday, the sports world was rocked by the death of one of its biggest stars as news broke that NBA legend Kobe Bryant was among nine people—including his 13-year-old daughter—declared dead following a helicopter crash in California. Across the world, athletes, sports fans and news pundits struggled to make sense of this tragic news, and given the 41-year-old Bryant’s status as a global superstar, much airtime and column space was understandably devoted to unpacking the life of the late Lakers’ icon. But as well-known as Kobe’s story may be, one thing is for certain; he was a complex man with a confusing legacy one that is both muddled and illuminated by his obsession with his crafting his own narrative. On the court, Kobe will likely be remembered as one of the 10

greatest NBA players of all time. His accolades speak for themselves; he was a five-time champion, a two-time finals MVP, an 18-time All-Star, and for NBA fans around my age, a generational player that very much defined NBA stardom in the era between Michael Jordan and LeBron James. Off the court, he was something of a paradox. By all accounts, the Kobe of today was a devoted family man and a loving father, a man who championed women’s sports through his involvement with his deceased daughter Gigi’s basketball team. All admirable traits, for sure. But in 2003, Bryant was also accused of sexually assaulting a 19-year-old girl in a Colorado hotel room. The charges were later dropped, but Bryant reached a civil settlement with his accuser, publically apologized to his family, his fans and the victim, and claimed he believed the encounter to be consensual. It may be tough for people to reconcile his athletic talent with

the crime for which he was accused, but Kobe’s desire to control the narrative saw him respond in a way that encompassed both. Long criticized by fans for his ego, Bryant adopted a new athletic persona, embracing his role as a hardwood villain by adopting the moniker of the “Black Mamba”. The Mamba was calculating and merciless on the court, something of a WWE-style alter-ego. Through the years, his public image as an exacting teammate and a scarily single-minded competitor at once made him one of the most-hated players in the NBA, but also one of the most beloved stars in Lakers’ franchise history. But sports fans can be weird. By the end of his career, the same relentless attitude that made him one of the most-loathed players in the NBA was celebrated by fans and opposing players alike. His greatness was simply that undeniable, and his 2016 farewell tour saw him receive rousing curtain calls in arenas that had been rabidly hostile towards

On Sunday, Jan. 26, former NBA star Kobe Bryant perished—along with eight others—in a helicopter crash in California. While much of the sports world has mourned his passing, Kobe’s legacy is not an easy one to define. Photo courtesy Wikipedia.org

him through his first 19 years in the league. By refusing to play into the expected role of humble competitor, he was able to inspire a new generation of athlete that seeks a greater degree of control over their public image, and that is something that should not be ignored. So who, in the end, was Kobe? Was he a basketball legend who

should be admired for his contributions to his sport? A villain who should be remembered for his misdeeds? A doting father who died taking his daughter to her basketball tournament? People are complicated, and Kobe Bryant is no exception. There are stories of triumph and ugliness, told by adoring fans and detractors. His legacy can’t be boiled down to a single anec-

dote, a single podcast or a single column, and perhaps that’s the way he would have wanted it. There’s only one person he would have trusted to write his story, and that man perished— along with eight others—on a foggy Sunday morning in California.

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Rye survives Eagles run boys basketball

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RYE 66 EASTCHESTER 59 RYE HS

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Game Notes: • Joe Levy led all scorers with 22 points • Matt Tepedino and Quinn Kelly scored 19 and 17 respectively • Rye and Eastchester will meet again on 2/4

By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor If there is one thing that rings true when it comes to competition in Class A’s competitive League II-D, it’s that no victory can be taken for granted. On Jan. 27, the Rye Garnets (12-3) nearly learned that lesson the hard way, as they needed to hold off a late flurry from a five-win Eastches-

Matt Tepedino drives to the hoop against Eastchester on Jan. 27. Tepedino scored 19 points in the Garnets’ 66-59 victory.

Joe Levy shoots against Rye on Jan. 27. Levy led all scorers with 22 points.

Quinn Kelly pushes the ball up-court against the Eagles. Photos/Mike Smith

ter team in order to escape with a 66-59 road win and keep their perfect league record intact. After a dominant first half that saw them jump out to a 35-22 lead over their hosts, the Garnets fell victim to Eastchester’s torrid play in the third and fourth quarters, as the Eagles were able to cut the Rye lead to as few as four points with just seven minutes remaining in regulation. But a late surge was able to lift the Garnets to a seven-point victory, one that would preserve their perfect 5-0 record in league play. According to Rye head coach John Aguilar, Eastchester’s second-half run—which was fueled by stellar defense and a 22-point effort from Joe Levy—was simply par for the course for an Eagles team known for its resilience. “We told the guys before the

game that we’ve never had a game here where we’ve had a double-digit lead and maintained it,” Aguilar said. “Every time you get a lead, you know they’re going to come back and that’s what happened again today.” Although Rye played well, paced by Matt Tepedino’s 19 points and a 17-point showing from Quinn Kelly, Aguilar was somewhat concerned with his team’s play during Eastchester’s second-half run. “We need more consistency with our rebounding and we need to do a better job with turnovers; we’ve got a lot of senior guards and we’re turning it over much more than I expected coming into the season,” Aguilar said. “When we’re missing a few shots and turning the ball over, that allows other teams to climb back into games.”

With the loss, Eastchester fell to 5-9 on the season, but will have another shot at the Garnets on Feb. 4. The Garnets—who are currently projected to be the No. 2 seed in the Class A playoffs— will look to solidify their postseason spot with five more league games in the final two weeks of the season. “To me, our league is the best, most competitive league, so hopefully we can come out the next couple of games, compete for a league title and get some momentum heading into the postseason,” Aguilar said. “Things are so tight right now that a couple of losses can drop you from a No. 4 seed to seventh or eighth, so we can’t afford to just back into the playoffs.” CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com