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Resident covers march, inauguration with PBS By SIBYLLA CHIPAZIWA Assistant Editor

A two-day gun show at the Westchester County Center was embroiled in further controversy after pictures of pro-Nazi books and Confederate flags surfaced. The Review was also denied access to the weekend event in White Plains. For story, see page 6. File photo

Latimer bill would allow county to tax state land By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer State Sen. George Latimer has introduced a bill that would authorize Westchester County to collect taxes from certain state lands in its region. Latimer, a Rye Democrat, told the Review that he proposed the bill in hopes that the county would be granted the same authority as Rockland and Putnam counties, for which the state has paid property taxes to for several years. “I think Westchester should have the same deal as Rockland and Putnam,” he said. “It’s a matter of fairness.” Rockland was granted the ability to tax state land in the

mid-90s under former Gov. George Pataki, a Republican; Putnam’s ability to tax went into effect in 2007. The bill would ultimately amend the real property tax law and would grant Westchester the ability to tax stateheld land. However, it would not allow the county to tax buildings erected on state property. According to Latimer, his proposed legislation came as a result of discovering the state’s unusual system of taxing its public land, which is typically exempt from taxes in other states. County Legislator David Gelfarb, a Rye Brook Republican, said the desirability of the bill, which Latimer submit-

ted last November at the end of the 2016 legislative session and again this month for the 2017 session, is its potential to provide an additional revenue stream for the county and local municipalities that contain state-held land. “If this is allowed in other counties, there’s certainly no reason to treat Westchester unfairly,” Gelfarb said. “We need that revenue source to provide basic municipal services for residents and taxpayers.” While there is currently no estimate for any number of projected revenue Westchester could gain as a result of a change in the law, according to Latimer, research is being conducted by the several municipalities, including the as-

sessor’s office in the town of Bedford, which is among the communities in the county where there is state land. The Bedford Hills Correctional Facility for Women, a state-owned prison, is located in Bedford, and is encompassed in the 7,000 acres of state-held land in the county. Other notable state-held properties include the Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park and the Donald J. Trump State Park in the town of Yorktown, and the Rockefeller State Preserve in the town of Mount Pleasant. While he is optimistic about the support for the bill, Latimer said there is still the issue of the other 59 counties BILL continued on page 9

As America’s oldest president was sworn in and millions worldwide marched against his nascent administration, a group of 10 Ithaca College journalism students was helping a national news outlet get a sense of what was happening on the ground. One of those students was Reesa Hylton, a Purchase resident and sophomore journalism major. The students, chosen by their professors, traveled to Washington, D.C., to cover the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump on Friday, Jan. 20, as well as the Women’s March on Washington the following day with PBS NewsHour. Some students helped PBS’ social media and digital production teams, while others were on general assignment, conducting interviews and gathering footage of the historic events. Hylton, 19, worked with one of the social media teams, dispersing into the crowd and speaking with attendees of both historic events, and then tweeting them out to PBS’ social media managers for further dissemination. What she gathered from her experience were the varying viewpoints of many of the participants at both events. Hylton said the march for women’s rights was the polar opposite of what she experienced on Inauguration Day. “Saturday was a lot more positive and hopeful, even though [people were] protesting a situation that, for many people, is not ideal,” she said, adding that the she saw the march as “uplifting.”

Hylton added that the inauguration was exciting in its own right, as it provided her and her fellow student-journalists a huge opportunity to witness the final step in the peaceful transition of power from one administration to another. There was added security compared to the march, and one word she used to describe the event was “intense.” “[The atmosphere] felt like it was coming from a place of strong discontent,” Hylton said. “What we learned from a lot of the people we interviewed is the reason that they supported Trump was because they were really unhappy with how everything was going.” She added that responses on Friday were “gritty,” and that while there was excitement that their candidate won the presidential election, the feeling among some attendees, though surprisingly diverse, she said, was not “totally inclusive of everyone.” Hylton said it was also interesting to see “less extreme” Trump supporters, who were willing to talk to her group, despite the distrust that has developed in some citizens, most notably Conservatives and Republicans, toward the press following the presidential race. One moment that stood out to Hylton at the inauguration was seeing a group of people who met at the Washington Mall— complete strangers—deciding to protest Trump and stand up for their beliefs together. “I thought that was a really special moment, where they felt so at home with [each other],” she said. INAUGURATION continued on page 8

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In state address, Cuomo proposes legislative reform Manhattanville athletics wins top national award

One day after his Westchester County State of the State address, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo discussed his plan to reform the state’s legislative houses by imposing term limits and turning Senate and Assembly positions into full-time jobs. Photo/Andrew Dapolite

By COREY STOCKTON Staff Writer Concluding a recent three-day tour across New York state to deliver State of the State addresses, Gov. Andrew Cuomo—while speaking in the state’s capital region—announced plans for ethics reforms which included aspirations to impose term limits on state lawmakers. Foregoing the traditional approach, Cuomo gave six regional addresses in three days instead of one large address in front of both houses of the Legislature. Each speech catered to regionally specific topics. In his final stop on the State of the State address trail at SUNY University at Albany, Cuomo hit some of the same points he had spoken of during earlier addresses that week; but specific to his presentation on Jan. 11 was a 10-point ethics reform plan aimed partially at state lawmakers. “Unfortunately, in Albany, there have been a series of breaches of the trust,” Cuomo said. “It has happened in the Legislature, both houses; it has happened in the state comptroller’s office; it has happened in my own office.” Most notably, the state Capitol has been in the shadow of recent corruption scandals of former Speaker of the House Sheldon Silver, a Democrat, and former Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos, a Republican, who both were convicted in 2016 of accepting bribes disguised as outside income. In response, Cuomo’s proposals would seek to entirely re-

structure the offices of the state’s senators and assembly members by making those positions fulltime jobs and limiting outside income, restructuring legislative term lengths from two years to four years, and putting two-term limits on all such elected officials. In order to amend the state constitution to extend term lengths and impose term limits, the Legislature would have to vote on it twice: once this year and again in 2019. If approved, the decision would then go the public in a statewide referendum. State Sen. George Latimer, a Rye Democrat who discussed term limits during his recent reelection campaign, told the Review, “The governor’s plan is the beginning of a discussion, and now we discuss all the different elements of it.” Latimer said he favored 12year limits on all lawmakers in the state, including the governor. He added that extending term lengths was taking the trust of New Yorkers for granted. “As much as the two-year term drives me crazy, I think that people want to know that you’re accountable for them on a shorter term than once every four years,” he said. But any ethics reform discussion may be handcuffed to conversations about salary increases for lawmakers. In 2015, Cuomo appointed a commission to discuss raising the base salary for legislators, which has not changed from $79,500 since that rate was set in 1999. But in November

2016, the commission blocked the raises, and said it would be willing to readdress the discussion before 2017 if the Legislature called a special session to address ethics reform, including term limits. The special session never occurred. The state Legislature will now have to wait until 2019 or later to see a salary increase. “When you are in public service, the reward you get is not in a paycheck,” Cuomo said during his address. “You can make a lot more money outside of public service. The reward is you believe that you are doing a good thing and you believe you are making a difference.” Latimer has said he would oppose pay increases. “I don’t think we’ve earned it,” he said. “We have to produce results significant enough to justify an increase in compensation.” Assemblyman David Buchwald, a White Plains Democrat, said he was not prepared to vote in favor of raises. “For any pay increase to go forward, you actually have to convince New Yorkers that that’s the right thing to do,” he said. “I don’t think that argument has been made.” Latimer and Buchwald both said that they do not earn any outside income and are, in essence, already full-time elected officials. This year marks the halfway point of Cuomo’s third term as governor. There is no term limit on the governor’s office in New York state. CONTACT: corey@hometwn.com

The Manhattanville College Department of Athletics received the highest level of national recognition for its community service efforts from the National Association of Division III Athletic Administrators, NADIIIAA, as Manhattanville was named the winner in the “One-Time Project” category as part of the annual NADIIIAA/Jostens Community Service Awards, the NADIIIAA announced on Jan. 12. The college earned the prestigious honor for its work with The Sharing Shelf’s annual “Team Boutique,” a Family Services of Westchester program that helps to provide less fortunate girls in the Westchester County area with warm and clean school clothes that they otherwise would not be able to afford. Members of the Manhattanville women’s soccer and women’s lacrosse teams sorted and arranged the donated clothing before the event, and then served as individual mentors to the teenagers as tandems picked out outfits and accessories together for the

girls to take home. The honor marks the third straight year and the sixth time in the last 10 years that Manhattanville has earned national plaudits for its wide-ranging community service efforts, but the first time that Manhattanville (or any MAC Freedom institution) has earned a top honor. In addition to receiving a commemorative trophy at the NCAA Convention on Jan. 18, NADIIIAA and Jostens will also make a $1,000 contribution to Manhattanville’s general scholarship fund. “I am thrilled to accept this award on behalf of our women’s soccer and women’s lacrosse student-athletes,” said Keith Levinthal, director of Athletics. “It always gives me great pleasure to see our athletes making a difference, but even more so to see our students having a direct and personal impact on the lives of young people in our area. To be recognized on a national level once again for this work is a tremendous honor and reflects all that our 300-

plus student-athletes do in the community.” “It’s a really unique and rewarding experience that is very different from other community service work we do; usually you’re helping out at some big event, but this one is much more personal,” said senior women’s lacrosse goalie Lauren Cassidy. “The one-on-one interactions with the girls give you the opportunity to really get involved with people and see firsthand how the little things can really make a difference in someone’s day and life.” With its sixth honor since 2007, only four Division III institutions have earned more NADIIIAA/Jostens Community Service Awards than Manhattanville over that span. The department previously earned an Award of Merit in the “OneTime Project” category for the 2006-07 school year, and has also has earned four honors in the “Array of Projects” category: one Award of Merit (200708) and three honorable mentions (2006-07, 2013-14 and 2014-15). (Submitted)

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What’s going on... Harrison Public Library

link between balance of body, mind and soul, as discussed in her newly published book, “Beyond Beauty.” Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing. Registration is required online or by calling the library branch at 948-2092.

Jyoti Meditation

Visit harrisonpl.org for more information on programs and library hours.

Sing Along Sundays with Chloe On Sundays from 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Building. Celebrate early childhood through music and movement. Children and parents are sure to love the captivating songs, live accordion music, and activities designed with specific cognitive milestones in mind. This class will feature a variety of child-sized instruments and props, and a wealth of both traditional and original songs to add to your singalong repertoire. Get ready for a fun, creative, and engaging experience.

Health and wellness talk On Monday, Jan. 30 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the West Harrison Branch. Harrison dermatologist Dr. Debbie Palmer details how to establish harmony in modern life through diet, exercise, sleep, spirituality, and skin strategies. She details the

On Monday, Jan. 30 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Building. For new or advanced meditators. Start the new year by elevating your vibrational frequencies and bring joy, peace and relaxation into your life. There will be a meditation sitting during the program and helpful explanations of stimulating techniques that can help one discover inner peace. Led by Renate Lanotte, psychotherapist and longtime meditator. Registration is recommended online or by calling the library at 835-0324, but walk-ins are welcome.

Title Share program On Thursday, Feb. 2 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the West Harrison Branch. Love to read? Always looking for new titles and new authors? Let’s get together over coffee to discuss books. Come and share some of your reading suggestions and learn some new ones. Registration is recommended online or by calling the library at 948-2092, but walkins are welcome.

Mommy and Me Yoga with Angela On Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Building. Bring your own mat for a relaxing yoga class with the

Taylor Brown

Chloe’s Sign & Play On Fridays from 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Building. Give your child the gift of language. Sign & Play is a fun class where families can learn to communicate with their pre-verbal children using real signs from American Sign Language. Based on the awardwinning Baby Signing Time series, this class will give parents a window into the hearts and minds of their little ones. Through fun songs, stories and games, parents and children will learn many useful signs for everyday communication.

Yoga with Angela On Fridays from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Building. Bring your own mat and water to this lovely, mind-and-body-relaxing yoga experience with Angela Brandt, a registered and certified yoga instructor. This is an opportunity to create self-esteem, physical coordination, breath relaxation and strength. For grades 2–5.

Fake News: An Impartial Look at What It Is and How to Avoid It On Saturday, Feb. 4 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Building. Mr. Sepp, a writer and web content expert based in New York City, will lead a discussion on what fake news is, why it exists, how we fall for it, and how to stop falling for it. Registration preferred. Please sign up online, by phone at 835-0324, or in person at the library.

Harrison Recreation

New to the Review Taylor Brown joined the Review earlier this month as a general assignment reporter. Brown graduated from Iona College in 2014, where she received her B.A. in Mass Communication with a concentration in journalism. While attending Iona, Brown served as the features editor of Iona College’s only student newspaper, The Ionian. Brown also worked as

littlest ones. For non-walkers and their caregivers.

a freelance writer for New Rochelle Patch, and as an intern and freelance writer for iConcept Media Group with a focus on fashion, beauty, technology and business. Brown currently resides in Wharton, New Jersey, and has a dog, two cats and a ball python snake. You can reach Brown at 653-1000 ext. 30 or taylor@ hometwn.com.

Please be aware that parents must have a current 2016 ID card to register children for all programs. Please be prepared to show proof of residency with a current utility bill and driver’s license. A school report card or progress report is required for a child ID card. Visit harrison-ny.gov/recreation for more information on programs and the Recreation Department.

Nerf/Floor Hockey This is a free, four-week indoor program in Nerf/floor hockey. At the Sollazzo Center: for kindergarten starting Monday, Jan. 30 from 3:20 p.m. to 4:05 p.m., or 4:05 p.m. to 4:55 p.m.; for first and second grades starting Tuesday, Jan. 31 from 3:20 p.m. to 4:05 p.m., or 4:05 p.m. to 4:55 p.m.; for grades 3–5 starting Wednesday, Feb. 1 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. At the Leo Mintzer Center: for kindergarten and first grade starting Monday, Jan. 30 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.; for second and third grades starting Tuesday, Jan. 31 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.; for fourth and fifth grades from Wednesday, Feb. 1 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.

Volleyball Have fun while you learn the fundamentals of volleyball from the Harrison High School volleyball team. For girls in grades 4–8 from Friday, Feb. 17 through Sunday, Feb. 19 from 9 a.m. to noon at the LMK gym. Fee: $45 made payable to the Town/Village of Harrison.

Mini-Day Camp During the February school break. A fun-filled

week of day camp including arts and crafts, sports, games, and special events. Camp will be held from Monday, Feb. 20 to Friday, Feb. 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for children in grades 1–4 at the Sollazzo Center. Fee: $185 made payable to the Town/Village of Harrison; after Friday, Feb. 10, the late fee will be $200.

Manhattanville College Jazz and wind ensembles auditions The Manhattanville College Community Jazz Ensemble and Wind Ensemble announce auditions for their 2016–2017 season. All qualified musicians are welcome to audition for positions in the jazz ensemble and wind ensemble, which are composed of college students as well as residents of Westchester and Rockland counties, Fairfield County, Connecticut, and New York City. The Community Jazz Ensemble rehearses regularly on Tuesday evenings, and the Wind Ensemble rehearses regularly on Thursday evenings. Both groups meet from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Berman Center on the college’s campus at 2900 Purchase St. in Purchase. If you are interested in auditioning, please contact the director, Terry Reynolds, at Terry.Reynolds@mville.edu. For further information call the Music Office, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 323-5260.

Woman’s Club of Mamaroneck Monthly meeting and Alzheimer’s talk The next monthly meeting of the Woman’s Club of Mamaroneck will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the clubhouse, located 504 Cortlandt Ave. in Mamaroneck. The guest speaker will be recreational therapist Cheryl Croce, who will discuss therapies that are helping in the fight against Alzheimer’s. Harrison residents and new members are always welcome. If you are interested in joining, leave a message at 698-9749.

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester Adult Fans of LEGO Night Adult fans of LEGO Night at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester: Have you wanted to visit LEGOLAND, but don’t have any little ones in your life? Is the little kid in you looking for a fun night out? Do you need a night away from the kids, but want something different to do? Check out Adult Fans of LEGO Night for games, prizes, fun and more, on Thursday, Feb. 2. Build and share ideas with the Master Model Builder, LUG members and other adult fans of LEGO. Experience the center’s rides, 4-D theater and endless amounts of LEGO bricks. Must be 18 years or over to attend. Cost: $15. Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.; no entry after 8 p.m. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester is located at 39 Fitzgerald St. in Yonkers. For more information and to purchase tickets, call 866-243-0770 or visit legolanddiscoverycenter.com/westchester. 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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11 companies interested in RTP food operation By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer Despite the Rye Town Park Commission’s refusal to reveal any of the solicitors interested in managing some type of food operation at the park this year, the Review has acquired nine of the 11 proposals. The respondents submitted offers to operate either one, some or all of the food facilities at the park, following the commission’s request for letters of intent, which was sent out by the commission in December. According to Rye Town Supervisor Gary Zuckerman, a Democrat and president of the commission, he does not plan on releasing any details of the proposals any time soon. “At this time, I’m not sure we’re going to release them,” he said. “It could affect our contract negotiations.” But the Review has learned that short-term restaurant proposals, which were due by Jan. 12, were submitted by the owners of Longford’s Ice Cream, of Rye; Walter’s Hot Dogs, in Ma-

maroneck; The Barley House, of Thornwood; Anthony’s NY Hot Dogs & More, of New Rochelle; the LI Sound Restaurant Group, which owns Trevi in the town/ village of Harrison; and the owners and operators of Sunset Grille and Valentino’s Cucina of Norwalk, Connecticut. Additionally, the Spillane’s Restaurant Group—which owns venues throughout Westchester County and New York City, including Molly Spillane’s in Mamaroneck and Mickey Spillane’s in Eastchester—in partnership with COFFEED Corporation, has offered to operate a traditional American restaurant called The Landing. COFFEED is a New York-based group that specializes in artisan coffee that owns 12 venues throughout the metropolitan area and one in Seoul, South Korea. Homestyle Caterers Inc., which began with Morley’s Steak and Seafood Restaurant in Yonkers, has also submitted a proposal to operate the park’s restaurant. The group manages a number of establishments, including the food services

at Yonkers’ Dunwoodie Golf Course, the Putnam National Golf Course in Mahopac, and the Westchester County Center in White Plains. Further, the group manages the food services at the Blue Hill Golf Course in Pearl River, in Rockland County, and owns two Nathan’s fast food franchises. And there is also a submission from Westchester Food Service and International Snack Bar Company, which operates a handful of municipal venues throughout the county, to serve traditional New Englandstyle food, consisting of salads, wraps, burgers, fish tacos; there’s also an option to operate the restaurant’s beach bar. As of press time, there are two additional proposals that have been received by the commission, but whose identities have not been confirmed. The interest in running food services out of Rye Town Park for this season comes in wake of the departure of Seaside Johnnies, the park’s beachfront restaurant overlooking the Long Island Sound which shut down

The Rye Town Park Commission, which saw the departure of Seaside Johnnies beachfront restaurant, pictured, at the end of 2016, has received 11 proposals in total interested in managing the food services at the park. File photo

at the end of 2016 after the owners failed to reach a short-term deal with the park commission. Seaside Johnnies had operated seasonally out of the park since 2000. According to Rye City Councilwoman Julie Killian, a member of the commission, the park commission still has to decide whether the park is better served with a full-time restaurant or

a concession-type service for 2017. “The overriding question is what is the best interim direction for the park and what sets us up best for the long term good of the park and the citizens who enjoy it,” she said. To aid in finding a short-term solution, the commission announced at its Jan. 17 meeting that it had hired Tracy Lawler

from JGL Food Service Consultants at a cost not to exceed $6,000. Lawler has also been commissioned to plan an extensive search for a long-term licensee beginning in 2018. That search is expected to begin once the commission releases a formal request for proposals. CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com

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in wake of veto By JAMES PERO Staff Writer

In the wake of County Executive Rob Astorino’s veto of legislation banning gun shows held at county-owned facilities, the Board of Legislators’ Democratic contingent will continue to work toward swaying Republican votes necessary for an override. While Democrats’ criticism of the show had previously centered on the expo’s potential to facilitate potentially illicit sales of guns—a claim which has not been supported by the county’s commissioner of public safety—recent concerns have gravitated around vendors’ distribution of books pertaining to Adolf Hitler and Nazism in World War II. According to a statement released by the Democratic Caucus earlier this week, which included pictures allegedly taken at the show, copies of “Mein Kampf”—the autobiographical book by Hitler—and Confederate flags were among the items distributed by vendors. “These symbols are symbols of hate and have no place in our county, let alone for sale in our facilities,” said Legislator Ken Jenkins, a Yonkers Democrat, who helped pen the legislation banning gun shows. Jenkins has already announced that he plans to seek the Democratic

nomination for county executive later this year. The Review requested press credentials and authorization to take its own photos at the show but was denied by a representative from Westchester Collectors, the organization which hosts the event. The impetus behind Democrats’ push to ban gun shows has centered primarily on the gun show held at the Westchester County Center on Jan. 21 and 22. The show—which would have taken place regardless of a passed ban, due to contractual

Among those railing against Astorino’s veto at the hearing, which was held at the County Center, was White Plains resident Valerie Daniele, who has, throughout the last several months, galvanized hundreds of residents under the moniker Westchester Women of Conscience to speak in favor of the gun show ban. “We reject the notion that there are no facts that support a continued ban and remind the county executive that the very facts that motivated him to cancel gun shows in the wake of

Despite a veto blocking a ban on gun shows held at county-owned facilities, Democratic lawmakers are working to shore up votes for an override. File photo

The latest gun show at the convention center marks the first time such an event has taken place there since 2010. A gun show scheduled to take place in 2012 was cancelled following shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. Photo courtesy pixabay.com

obligations—featured vendors from across the state selling and displaying a range of pistols, rifles and various styles of knives, and marked the first time that such a show has taken place at the convention center since 2010. Echoing Democratic sentiments, dozens of Westchester County residents came out on Jan. 24 to voice concerns over the rejection of a gun ban during a public hearing in White Plains on a separate piece of Republican legislation regarding the topic.

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Democratic lawmakers have criticized the latest gun show, held at the County Center on Jan. 21 and 22, for distributing literature pertaining to Nazism as well as Confederate flags. Photo courtesy Democratic Caucus

Sandy Hook exist today, four years and zero lawsuits later,” Daniele said. On the other side of the aisle, Scott Sommavilla, president of the Westchester Firearms Association, who also attended the public hearing, said that cracking down on the distribution of items like Confederate flags could lead the county down an undesirable path. “Would we rather [Nazi books] not be there? Yeah,” Sommavilla said. “But it is a First Amendment right. It’s a slippery slope; where does it stop and where does it start?” The veto of the proposed gun show ban, which came a little more than a week after the legislation’s passage by all nine Democratic lawmakers, was an expected move by Astorino, a Republican, who, in tandem with Republican lawmakers, has condemned the law from its inception. In response, according to Board of Legislators Chairman Michael Kaplowitz, a Yorktown Democrat, Democrats will keep

the prospect of overriding Astorino’s veto an open item. “I will leave the option of overriding the county executive’s veto on the table for the remainder of the legislative term in hopes that a sufficient number of my colleagues will choose to join the majority who voted to ban the gun shows,” Kaplowitz said. As it stands, Democrats— nine of which voted in favor of passing the ban earlier this month—would need to win over three Republican votes for a supermajority of 12 legislators in order to override the county executive’s veto. Board Democrats have a year to vote on an override, according to a spokesperson for the board’s Democratic Caucus. A previously scheduled gun

show was cancelled in 2012 after the school shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, killed 26 people, 20 of them children. The ratification of a ban on gun shows held at countyowned facilities would have revived a previous embargo that lapsed in 2010 when Astorino took the helm as county executive, ending a ban instituted by his predecessor, Andrew Spano, a Democrat, after the Columbine High School shootings. Board Republicans have shown no signs of obliging Democrats in their push to institute a ban, but have instead introduced alternative legislation that would adopt various rules outlined in New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman’s Model Gun Show legislation. Many of the laws would pertain to proper signage and diligence on background checks, many of which are already mandated through the New York state Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act of 2013. Some Democrats, including Kaplowitz, have already expressed that they may vote in favor of those guidelines when the law makes its way to the legislative floor. CONTACT: james@hometwn.com

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Witnessing history and staying healthy HARRISON HAPPENINGS Mayor Ron Belmont

Last week, I had the privilege of traveling to Washington, D.C., to attend the presidential inauguration. It was a moving ceremony and I was honored to witness President Trump accept the peaceful transition of power. As I sat with the New York delegation, witnessing history as the 45th president of the United States took his oath of office, I felt optimistic that the new administration will work hard to unite the country and bring peace and prosperity to all. I would like to thank state Congresswoman Nita Lowey for providing the tickets for admission. It was truly a memorable event. I recently attended the Sustainable Westchester annual meeting and I’m happy to report that the organization continues to grow. Sustainable Westchester is an association of local governments that promotes sustainability initiatives by sharing ideas and resources in an effort to produce a healthier and more vibrant environment. Its mission is to improve the bottom line on energy costs for thousands of

Westchester residents and small businesses. It’s exciting to be involved in this worthwhile effort and I look forward to addressing important issues affecting our community. The Harrison Public Library is continuing to offer great “New Year, New You” programs. On Monday, Jan. 30 at 3 p.m., the West Harrison Branch will host Harrison board-certified dermatologist Dr. Debbie Palmer, as she details how to establish harmony in modern life through diet, exercise, sleep, spirituality, and skin strategies. Please call the branch at 948-2092 for additional information. As I am sure you are aware, flu season is underway. Recently, I have witnessed our local hospitals coping with the surge of patients exhibiting flu-like symptoms. The best protection may be to get the flu shot each year, as the vaccine effectively combats many flu strains. As we get through this season, please use the recommended steps to prevent the spread of germs associated with the flu: wash hands frequently, and cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing. I would like to remind residents to refrain from putting

any toxic materials on their property in an effort to deter unwanted animals. A pesticide label, located on packaging of all pesticides and most toxic compounds, is deemed a legal document and expressly outlines appropriate use and application. If humans or animals are injured, due to misapplication, liability may result. Please proceed with caution. Back by popular demand, the Harrison High School Performing Arts Department is once again hosting an annual Swing Night in the Student Union. On Friday, Feb. 3 at 7 p.m., participants will be able to take swing dance lessons, enjoy performances from the high school dance ensembles and take part in a silent auction. Ticket prices are as follows: adults $10, students/ seniors $5. Proceeds benefit enrichment programs for the band, orchestra, chorus, percussion and dance programs. The next Lunch with the Mayor is on Friday, Feb. 3. I will be at the Great Wall, located at 25 Taylor Square in West Harrison. I will be at this location from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., and look forward to meeting with residents and talking about issues facing our community.

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Reesa Hylton, far right, with fellow student-journalists at the inauguration of Donald Trump in Washington, D.C. Hylton, a Purchase resident, was one of 10 Ithaca College students chosen to help cover the historic event and the Women’s March on Washington with PBS NewsHour. Photo courtesy Ressa Hylton

She also mentioned that while looking for interviewees on Jan. 20, her group encountered three men who didn’t necessarily support Trump, but were present in support of “America in general.” Hylton said they were interesting to talk to, and when she asked if their message of love and inclusiveness would be supported by the new president, the trio replied that “we have to do what we can, hope for the best, and support [him].” Hylton shared her thoughts on the press now that the Trump administration has been installed, saying that it will be

more important than ever to ensure the First Amendment. “There also needs to be outlets that are just giving the facts out, bringing that to a [wider audience],” she said. Hylton made an important observation on Friday. “There were a lot of misinformed or just completely uninformed people,” she said, referring to the Trump supporters she spoke to. “It’s the job of journalists everywhere to provide information in an accessible and informative way.” On rebuilding trust between citizens and the press, Hylton said that it will be hard, as peo-

ple are inclined to pay attention to what they believe in, and only tune in to news outlets that align with their beliefs. In late 2016, Gallup polling found that only 32 percent of Americans have “a great deal” or “a fair amount” of confidence in the mass media, the lowest in the poll’s history; any sense of trust in the press has dwindled over the years. “[Trust] has to start at a young age,” she said, adding that following a wide variety of news outlets is important in identifying fact from fiction. CONTACT: sibylla@hometwn.com

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Proposed Mamaroneck gun ban may lead to lawsuit

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Legislation to ban firearms on municipal-owned and leased property in the town of Mamaroneck is making waves amongst local gun rights activists, who say that a lawsuit could be imminent if the proposal passes. Photo courtesy Flickr.com

A recent bill introduced by state Sen. George Latimer would authorize Westchester County the ability to tax certain state-held lands, such as the Bedford Hills Correctional Facility for Women, pictured, located in the town of Bedford. Photo courtesy jaildata.com

in the state that might seek to receive the same “fair treatment.” He added that he hopes his proposal will spark a conversation about granting other counties the ability to tax state

land as well; however, at the very least, he hopes Westchester will be authorized. The bill is currently awaiting approval by a state Senate committee, as of press time.

County Legislator Catherine Parker, a Rye Democrat, could not be reached for comment, as of press time. CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com

With the Mamaroneck Town Council mulling a ban on firearm possession on any town property, local gun rights activists are ready to pull the trigger on a lawsuit. According to Scott Sommavilla, the president of the Westchester Firearms Association, who attended a public hearing on Jan. 18 regarding the proposed local law, his organization will be watching the council’s decision closely.

“We haven’t really discussed [the possibility of a lawsuit],” Seligson said. “We feel like we’re crafting a law within our given rights.” The ban would amend an existing provision in the town code and impose a ban on both town property as well as townleased property. Under the proposed amendment, only police officers and “persons in the service of the United States” would be exempt from any such ban. The penalty for violating the potential ban, as enumerated in a draft currently on the town’s website, would be a court-imposed fine between $500 to $1,000. -Reporting by James Pero

Cuomo touts transparency law expansion As part of an ethics reform overhaul, Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, announced that he would look to increase transparency in the state Legislature during his State of the State tour earlier this month. The governor’s initiative seeks to make state lawmakers—as well as the state’s ethics commission—subject to the Freedom of Information Law, FOIL. “It protects the public,” Cuomo said, “and it protects the government official from anyone saying he or she did anything wrong.” State FOIL laws allow the public to request access to documents and statistics kept by government agencies, with certain exceptions such as classified documents.

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“The [council] doesn’t have legal authority,” he told the Review. “We’re lawyered up.” Trustee Tom Murphy, a Democrat who said that the entire Town Council, a board which is fully Democratic, is behind the ban, said the law is being put forward in an attempt to make Mamaroneck safer. “We realize that the law will not stop every mad man with a gun,” Murphy said. “But the idea is that the less guns in a public area, from people who aren’t authorized, will make everyone safer.” Even despite the threat of litigation, Town Supervisor Nancy Seligson, a Democrat, said the council is undeterred.

Currently, the general New York state FOIL laws apply only to state agencies, which do not include the Legislature or the courts. A specific section of the law applies to state lawmakers; but that section does not require that lawmakers make documents such as emails available to the public. Assemblyman David Buchwald, a White Plains Democrat who has championed the FOIL laws, questioned Cuomo’s assertion that FOIL laws don’t apply to state lawmakers. “FOIL does apply to the state Legislature,” he said. “It just applies in a somewhat different way because most of our actions are already made available to the public.” Buchwald added that he was open to any laws that would in-

crease transparency. In November, the governor signed an amendment to the FOIL law sponsored by Buchwald which he had shot down the previous year, shortening the appeals process. State Sen. George Latimer, a Rye Democrat who has also pushed for transparency laws, said he would welcome an expansion of FOIL to encompass state lawmakers, and reflected on his previous experience as an elected official on the Rye City Council and the Westchester County Board of Legislators. “I was under the rules of FOIL in those days and I never felt that that was a problem,” Latimer said. “We’re not at the level of dealing with national secrets.” -Reporting by Corey Stockton

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Opinion-Editorial

Change of use exception threatens master plan By FRANK GORDON Many residents remain puzzled, and some are apoplectic, about how L&L Sports, the new gun store in downtown Harrison, was able to open so quickly with minimal resistance from town officials and little public notice. The answer, say town officials, lies in an exception to the normal planning review process, one that was adopted in late 2011. This is a story of a well-intentioned exception that, through careless application and unanticipated consequences, now threatens to undermine in its entirety the master plan for downtown Harrison. Town officials should repeal the exception immediately, or otherwise declare a moratorium on its application pending its repeal as soon as possible. Normal Planning Review Process The normal planning review process is described in Section 235-71 of Harrison’s Town Code, as follows: Section 235-71. Site plan approval. The following site plan provisions are intended to implement the development characteristics projected in the Master Plan and to secure compliance with [Town zoning] requirements and standards… and with accepted professional design practice for such site improvements.... In all districts, a site plan for all proposed land uses, buildings or structures… shall be approved by the Planning Board. Such approval, including all supporting documents, shall be officially transmitted to the Building Inspector prior to his consideration of an application for a building permit.… In other words, under this process, a site plan for both new buildings and changes in use of existing buildings must be submitted to the Planning Board for prior approval. The Exception In August/September 2011, the following exception to the planning process was added by amendment: B. (1) Exceptions: The Building Inspector may waive the requirement for Planning Board approval of a site plan with regard to the following: a Change of Use in the [Central

Business District] when the proposed new use is a permitted use… and does not require the provision of additional required parking or modify the structure or site plan in any substantive way nor does the use cause any anticipated increase in demand for any municipal service. (a) In the event that the Building Inspector preliminarily determines to waive the requirement for Planning Board approval of a site plan, the applicant shall post a sign on the property referenced in such application.... (b) Any applicant which has submitted an application for site plan approval for which the Building Inspector has preliminarily determined meets the criteria [under this exception] shall give adequate prior written notice to property owners within 500 feet… of the subject property by certified mail… not more than five days after the Building Inspector makes his preliminary determination. The notice shall generally describe the application and state the earliest date upon which the Building Inspector’s determination will be final. In other words, under this exception, a change of use of an existing building in the Central Business District, CBD, can be approved by the town building inspector without the Planning Board. As long as certain conditions are met, the exception eliminates the delay and expense that full Planning Board approval may entail. In its application to the town Building Department, L&L Sports sought a change of use of its leased premises in the CBD from a Kumon learning center (a retail service establishment) to a gun shop (a retail store). Taking advantage of the exception described above to secure the approval of the building inspector, L&L Sports opened two months after it submitted its application. It is hard to believe that an outcome such as this—a gun store in the middle of downtown Harrison—was the intent when the exception to the planning process was originally enacted. It is therefore instructive to explore the exception’s original purpose and intent. Perhaps the exception has strayed so far from its original context that it should be eliminated.

Legislative History According to the Town Council meeting minutes of Aug. 4, 2011, in scheduling an initial public meeting to discuss the proposed exception to the normal planning process, then Mayor Joan Walsh said “that certain matters must go before the Planning Board, especially when a retail use wants to expand into the store next door, or if someone wants to put tables on the sidewalk or a platform on the side of their building, currently that goes before the Planning Board. This change will mean it will go to the building inspector and if it met the conditions for safety, it could be approved by the building inspector and not go through the long review process by the Planning Board. The Planning Board has an overloaded calendar. This is a way to expedite for the Planning Board and the applicant.” At the next Town Council meeting, on Aug. 25, 2011, the council held a public meeting regarding the proposed exception. At this stage, only the portion of the exception labeled above as section B(1) was under consideration. (Subsections (a) and (b), also above, were added at a later date as discussed below.) According to the minutes of that meeting, the following exchange took place: “[Mayor] Walsh explained that this law is to allow for one retail operation to be succeeded by a second retailer. This will help new business people from waiting several months to get their agenda before the Planning Board. “Councilwoman [Marlane] Amelio stated that new business owners are paying rent for the stores while they wait to go before the Planning Board. “Emil Toso [resident] replied that he does not want to see the Board lose leverage. “Councilman [Joseph] Cannella asked the Law Department to develop an amendment to the local law [to incorporate a notice provision prior to the Building Inspector making his determination, such amendment to be considered at the board meeting scheduled for September 22, 2011].” Council members Amelio, Cannella and [Fred] Sciliano and Mayor Walsh voted to approve

the original exception at that meeting. At the Town Council meeting of Sept. 22, 2011, an amendment to the exception, which would amend it to include subsections (a) and (b) above, was under consideration. According to the minutes, the following exchange took place: “Councilman Cannella stated that this basically allows the Building Inspector to issue approvals of site plan in the business district… to the extent that it’s not significant. This was publicly noticed and passed a couple of meetings ago. There were neighborhood comments with respect to being involved in the process. Historically the application would go to the Planning Board, there would be Public Hearings, neighbors would be able to address the board or, as many of these things are as-of-right, what we did was passed the legislation because there are pending applications, and we (the board) don’t want to make it more difficult for tenants to be able to use the space and it was taking a long time, and with our current economic situation makes that onerous and what we (the board) agreed to do was to allow for a notice to be placed in their windows and would also be mailed two weeks before the final approval was given so neighbors would know what the change is…. This opens up a neighborhood opportunity to at least be aware and to express objection or to ask questions. “Councilwoman Amelio stated that she and Bob FitzSimmons [the Building Inspector] worked very diligently on setting up this amendment. She continued saying that she is a little disappointed with this restriction although she considers it a minor one. A few people that wanted to open a business in Harrison had complained to her that it was taking them far too long to get the necessary approval. We have no regulation in determining an abundance of any one type of business, such as nail salons, pizza parlors, etc. Ms. Amelio further stated that she and Mr. FitzSimmons were trying or attempting to help the businessman who wanted to come to Harrison to facilitate the process, so he (the businessman) wasn’t paying three or four month’s rent on a space before he could get into it. “Councilman Cannella stated that the waiting period was his suggestion. He agreed to support

the concept of the legislation which he did not disagree with under the understanding that we would make this amendment, because he believes it’s important to keep the neighborhood involved and to give the neighborhood the opportunity to react to a change of use, which in this case we are. “Councilwoman Amelio interrupted saying that it has nothing to do with, the change of use, we’re keeping it to the realm of a business to business. “Supervisor Walsh stated that part of the urgency for this is: part of the application went to the Planning Board, before this. Due to the planning board’s huge calendar they have not been able to take all the people who applied to be before any particular session and the board does not meet in August.” Council members Amelio, Cannella, Sciliano and [Pat] Vetere and Mayor Walsh voted to approve the amendment to the exception at that meeting. What Experience Has Taught Us From this legislative history, one can see that the exception to the normal planning process was enacted before the new master plan was adopted in 2013. It was intended, in part, as a stopgap measure to attract businesses to Harrison pending development of a more comprehensive strategy— that is, the master plan—for the CBD. Now that the new master plan is in place, all new construction and changes of use to existing structures must conform to that plan. If they do not, then the adoption of the master plan was just an empty exercise. The Planning Board, as the chief overseer of the master plan’s implementation, is the only body with sufficient knowledge and expertise of the CBD as a whole to determine whether or not new construction or changes of use conform to that plan. To leave the exception in place would, in effect, render the master plan obsolete. Instead of relying on its parameters—parameters developed by the Town Council—the decision of whether or not a change of use conforms with the master plan will be left to the discretion of the building inspector, an individual who is neither qualified nor selected for the purposes of making such a judgment. The community’s response to his approval of L&L Sports’ application has

demonstrated that the building inspector cannot be trusted with the fiduciary responsibility to protect the interests of the community at large. The experience with L&L Sports, a gun store, has shown that the exception opens a Pandora’s box of unsuitable uses, and enables any business of nature unbecoming of Harrison to claim, by right, the opportunity to open a store in the CBD. A strip club or sex shop could be the next business to meet the conditions under the exception and the discerning discretion of the building inspector. As we’re learning with the gun shop, it may be challenging to find legal grounds to prevent such a business from opening, and to prevent one from vacating after it has hung its shingle. The exception is flawed on its face. It encourages businesses to game the system. It incentivizes business owners to intentionally omit substantive structural changes to an existing site— changes that would enhance safety and security—in order to meet the conditions for expedited approval of a change of use. It requires the Building Inspector to make judgments outside his area of expertise, such as whether a change of use will cause any anticipated increase in demand for any municipal service. Furthermore, the exception, in its current form, opens the door to corruption. Reliance on the building inspector as the sole decision maker leaves the exception vulnerable to favoritism or graft. An unsavory business owner could confer some benefit on the Building Inspector in exchange for expedited approval of a change of use (not that any such exchange has ever taken place). Planning Board involvement would guard against the possibility of such corruption. For all of these reasons, the change of use exception to the normal planning process adopted in 2011 has outlasted its usefulness and now threatens to undermine the master plan for downtown Harrison. Accordingly, town officials should repeal the exception immediately, or otherwise declare a moratorium on its application pending its repeal as soon as possible. Frank Gordon is a resident of Harrison. The views expressed are his own.

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Business Briefs Irwin joins Larchmont Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Realtor Timothy Irwin has joined the Larchmont office of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Westchester Properties. The announcement was made by Mark Nadler, office leader. In a statement Nadler said, “By making an industry leap to real estate from working at Gertex for nine years, Irwin sold his first home within five days of it being on the market. When looking to buy or sell a home in Westchester County, he will bring you as much experience, knowledge, and accountability there is.” As a licensed realtor in Westchester County, Irwin provides strategic marketing and transaction management services to his clients. His business is built on dedication, communication, determination, and trust, while embodying the ability to cater and adapt to all of his client’s real estate needs. A Larchmont native when he was younger, who went through the Mamaroneck school system, is now living with his wife just a block over from where he grew up with four sisters and a brother. Irwin enjoys the summers boating and fishing on the Long Island Sound, and he enjoys playing platform tennis in the Westchester league during the winter months. Contact Irwin today for all of your buying and selling needs. Call 414-588-3510 or email TimothyIrvin@bhhswestchester.com. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England and Westchester Properties is a leading real estate brokerage firm with more than 1,800 realtors in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Westchester County. Selectively chosen by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and HomeServices of America, the global reach, financial strength and fresh brand make Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England and Westchester Properties the premiere real estate firm in the Northeast. Whether it be residential, commercial, corporate relocation, equestrian or waterfront living, the company and its realtors are local market experts committed to providing exceptional service to our clients. For more information, visit bhhsNEproperties.com.

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Food Bank for Westchester names new CEO, president; elects new board member Food Bank for Westchester, the leading organization providing programs for the 200,000 county residents who are food insecure, recently announced the appointment of Leslie B. Gordon as its new president and CEO effective Jan. 17. Gordon, who has extensive experience at City Harvest developing initiatives to serve the hungry in New York City, succeeds Ellen Lynch who announced in September that she was stepping down. “Leslie Gordon brings to Food Bank for Westchester a wealth of leadership experience and expertise to help us in our ongoing efforts to eradicate hunger in the county. Leslie has a proven record of success at City Harvest where she developed and implemented innovative programs to help feed people who face hunger. We are thrilled to have her on board as our new president and CEO,” said Maria Bronzi, board chair of Food Bank for Westchester. “I am truly honored to have the opportunity to lead one of the region’s most admired organizations fighting hunger. I look forward to working with everyone on the Food Bank team—from our outstanding board and dedicated staff and volunteers, to our community agencies and donors—to continue the mission of creating a hunger-free environment in Westchester,” Gordon said. As senior director of Program Strategy & Operations for City Harvest, Gordon served as a key executive leading its “Healthy Neighborhoods” plan to improve food access and nutritional behaviors for a 500,000 low-income residents and pioneering a new strategy that doubled the food distributed annually from 30 to 60 million pounds in five years. City Harvest collects nutritious food that would otherwise go to waste and delivers it free of charge to soup kitchens, food pantries and other community food programs across the five boroughs. Prior to joining City Harvest in 2007, Gordon was under Anthony Kennedy Shriver, the state director of Best Buddies Pennsylvania, an organization that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Prior to that, she served as founding director of Made in Hudson Valley, which promoted products manufactured in the Hudson Valley, and served under Gen. Colin Powell as national director of America’s Promise-The Alliance for Youth, a foundation dedicated to improving the lives of children and youth from all socioeconomic sectors. A lifetime Westchester and fourth-generation resident of Tarrytown, Gordon is a graduate of SUNY New Paltz where she majored in sociology. She is a frequent guest speaker at various

organizations addressing issues of hunger, including the National Conference on Emergency Feeding and the National Academy of Sciences, Institute of Medicine on Seniors & Hunger. She is also a guest lecturer of Fordham University’s Non-Profit Leadership Graduate Program. Food Bank for Westchester has also announced the election of Michael Cassidy to its board of directors. Cassidy is currently a partner at Team JMC, a firm recently launched to develop new businesses and acquire established companies. Cassidy has significant experience in corporate branding, positioning and sales team development. He believes in the importance of implementing a cohesive corporate culture and organized employee communications, always setting them as a top priority in his leadership roles. “We are pleased to welcome Michael to our board and know he will be an asset in helping us achieve our goals for the Food Bank for Westchester,” board chair of Food Bank for Westchester. “His skills and insight will add great expertise to our already diverse committee of leaders.” Prior to JMC, Cassidy founded and served as CEO and chairman of Undertone, a digital advertising technology company. Under his leadership, Undertone grew to more than $150 million in revenue and more than 300 employees before being acquired by Perion (PERI) in 2015. During his time there, the company was recognized numerous times as one of the Best Companies to Sell For. Cassidy was the recipient of the 2011 Ernest & Young NY Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

He currently serves as board vice president for Friends of Karen, a Westchester-based nonprofit supporting children and families with life-threatening illness. A native of Mahopac, Cassidy received a bachelor’s degree in communications from Oswego State University, where he is a former member of the alumni board. He then became a resident of Manhattan for 10 years before moving to his current home in Rye with his wife, Jennifer, and three children. For more than 27 years, the Food Bank for Westchester, FB4W, has led the fight against hunger in Westchester County, serving 330 frontline programs that provide food directly to the 200,000 county residents who are hungry or food insecure. FB4W supplies 95 percent of all food distributed annually across the region’s food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and day care and residential programs—delivering more than 8.4 million pounds of food and 7 million meals to people. FB4W’s collaboration with major retailers and corporations, and its expertise in food procurement, storage, and distribution, turns every monetary donation into fresh food provided for communities. For more information about the Food Bank for Westchester, visit fb4w.org. The next Business Briefs section will run in February. Please send any submission for our February edition to news@hometwn.com, with “Business” in the subject line of your email. Each submission may include one picture. If you have any questions, email us at news@hometwn.com.

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Where have all the singers gone?

The shower is where America does it—in private, with no one judging, just because it feels good. I’m talking about singing, of course, that once universal pastime that uplifts the soul, reboots the body, and doesn’t demand a monthly fee. So why aren’t we singing all the time? In “La La Land,” the hit movie that may sweep the Oscars, everyone on screen bursts into song. Yes, that’s what a musical is: an embarrassing admission that we’re all a-tingle with music, just waiting for the chance to explode. But aside from Disney, most moviemakers have not been pumping out songand-dance movies for, oh, about half a century. There’s a reason more Americans knew Carrie Fisher than her mom, Debbie Reynolds, star of “Singin’ in the Rain.” Musicals were once the most American of movies. Now, action movies are. But with the success of “La La Land,” that may be about to change—and maybe we’ll change, too. Singing is so basic to human happiness, some scientists believe it might have evolved even before language. It was the way stories were passed down before writing, because it’s a lot easier to remember a song than a paragraph. And that’s why kids still sing their ABCs—our brains are built to embed music. What’s more, when actual language eludes us—for instance, after a stroke—sometimes mu-

are in eighth grade, only a third are getting music. What’s more, there doesn’t seem to be much agreement on which songs to teach. So even though my kids went to public school, K–12, they don’t know “My Country ‘Tis of Thee,” or even “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.” You can argue that we have a wider world now, but sharing at least a few songs is an easy way for people to connect. 2. Stop trying to sing like Mariah. Nowadays when we sing, we think we have to sound like the professionals. (See: Karaoke.) But that’s like saying that anyone who wants to play basketball shouldn’t bother unless he’s got the word “Jordan” in his name. Singing is actually a skill that almost everyone gets better at the more they do it. (Not GREAT at. Just BETTER.) 3. Around the country, people are starting informal groups where people get together and sing. This sounds so fun that I’m thinking of starting one myself... provided everyone sings better than I do. 4. Meantime, find a place— church, community center, synagogue—where people are already singing and join in. In turn, whoever’s in charge should remember to promote the kind of songs the average person likes to sing—not too complex, not too soprano. There’s a reason folk songs lasted through the centuries. They’re written for the folks, not opera stars. 5. Start singing! Do it while waiting for the bus. And if I happen to be standing next to you, I just may join in.

We all know that the biggest star at the “Big Game” football party is the food. The American Heart Association, AHA, doesn’t want you to sack everyone’s healthy New Year’s resolutions with a party spread filled with fried, fattening, salty or sugary foods. Keep plenty of heart-healthy options in the starting lineup to give everyone healthy options while celebrating the big game. “Offering healthy food choices can help people maintain a healthy weight, even at big parties. You can easily swap out unhealthy ingredients for healthier ones and adding more fruits and vegetables is a big game strategy that’s sure to score a touchdown for health,” said Carolyn Torella, AHA spokeswoman. “February is American Heart Month, and this is a great opportunity to kick off the month with healthier meals.” First Half Strategy – First down: Start the game with salad and veggies. Fill up on the healthier foods first, then add in a few treats on your plate. Go with healthier appetizers like cut veggies and hummus, fat-free yogurt dips or guacamole made with avocados. According to research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, eating one avocado a day as part of a heart-healthy, cholesterol-lowering, moderate-fat diet can help improve bad cholesterol levels in overweight and obese individuals. Use baked, not fried and whole grain versions of your favorite chips and crackers. Try low-fat cheeses with whole grain crackers or toasts, and choose

assorted low-sodium or unsalted nuts, which are high in good fats and protein. Halftime Rally – When planning your halftime buffet, throw the penalty flag on the worst party foods like fried Buffalo wings (up to 35 grams of fat per serving), takeout personal pepperoni pan pizza (more than 60 percent of sodium daily allowance), and nachos with cheese (30 percent of your daily fat). Opt for baked, not fried Buffalo tenders, whole wheat pizza with veggies, and chicken or beans and low-fat cheese burritos in a whole wheat wrap. With healthy foods, you’ll still have energy for that halftime touch football game. Try turkey or chicken and bean chili with lots of veggies cooked in, and low-fat cheese and low-fat sour cream on the side. Second Half Plan – Offer seltzer and no sugar-added fruit juice beverages as “mockcocktail” alternatives to alcohol-based drinks. Alcohol can raise blood pressure and is full of empty calories. Make portion control part of your game plan. Smaller plates and calorie counting apps can help you keep track of the foods you are consuming so you don’t go overboard. Know your portions. For example, a serving of chicken breast (3 ounces) is about the size of a deck of cards, and an ounce of cheese is about the size of your index finger. A cup of pasta is the size of a fist, and half a cup of rice is a cupcake wrapper-full. For more portion tips, check out heart.org/PortionDistortion. The American Heart Association recommends a diet rich

in fruits, vegetables, wholegrain, high-fiber foods, and fatfree and low-fat dairy products. Keep total fat intake between 25 and 35 percent of calories, with most fats coming from sources of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats such as fish, nuts, seeds and vegetable oils most often. Use naturally occurring, un-hydrogenated vegetable oils such as canola, safflower, sunflower or olive oil most often. Why offer healthier options? More than 149 million Americans, or 67 percent of adults age 20 and older, are overweight or obese. By 2015, experts projected that 75 percent of adults will be overweight, with 41 percent being obese. Nearly one-third of U.S. children and adolescents are overweight or obese and at higher risk for heart disease and stroke. Making small changes to diet and lifestyle can help prevent heart disease and stroke, the No. 1 and No. 5 killers nationwide. The American Heart Association has partnered with the Walmart Foundation to offer Simple Cooking with Heart, a nationwide program aimed at changing the way people think about food. Try these healthy variations of classic party recipes and get more cooking tips and instructional videos from the American Heart Association at heart.org/simplecooking, including game day favorites chicken and ham jambalaya, baked flautas with mango salsa, spicy Asian salad cups, barbeque-glazed chicken tenders and oven fries, and tailgate chili. (Submitted)

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sic doesn’t, since it is processed in another area of the brain. After my mom had lost almost all her memory, I could sing a few songs from her childhood and she could, out of the fog, join in. The power of music is mysterious. One study of cancer patients found that an hour of singing boosted their immune proteins. It also lowers blood pressure. Even people with lung disease feel better when singing. And of course, it’s bonding. Sing with a group and you are one—a fact understood by anyone who has ever been in a choir, or the military, or the bus to summer camp. But Americans (heck, humans) have been singing less and less ever since technology started to do it for us. While in the pre-Edison era most middle class families had a piano around with which to sing, the record player and radio made it easy to hear music anytime. The smartphone made it even easier. And since the people singing on tape, TV and iTunes (but not necessarily YouTube) sing better than the rest of us, we started to believe that this is a task, like neurosurgery, best left to the professionals. So, barring the occasional “Jingle Bells,” or “Happy Birthday,” most of us sing only to ourselves if we sing at all. This is a loss of such gargantuan proportions; it’s as if we stopped walking, or dancing. Which, come to think of it, we sort of have. Even the clergy report that congregants are singing less. What would it take for us to bring singing back into our everyday lives? 1. Make singing a regular part of school. By the time kids

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Home court advantage after the junior varsity game and a Huguenot player was punched LIVE MIKE on his way back to the buses. AfMike Smith ter some deliberation between the two schools, the Huguenots There were a few moments in took steps to ensure the safety of Saturday’s showdown between the players in the two teams’ secNew Rochelle and Mount Ver- ond meeting, moving the game non that should have absolutely from Friday to Saturday and barbrought the roof down. Most of ring spectators aside from famithem came when the Knights’ ly members, team personnel and 6-foot-9 big man Greg Calixte members of the media. got the ball in the low post, then The move, of course, was the rose above the Huguenots’ de- right one. When it comes to stufense to throw down a thunder- dent safety, it’s always best to err ous, rim-rocking jam. on the side of caution. These were the types of plays It’s just unfortunate that the that—in an ordinary game be- actions of a few knuckleheads tween the two bitter rivals— made the actions taken by the would have whipped the crowd schools necessary at all. into a frenzy. Policing the actions of fans is Last weekend, however, the a tricky thing. After postgame two teams squared off at New violence marred a Harrison/Rye Rochelle High School in a football game a few years ago, closed gym in front of a decid- the two teams began playing edly muted crowd, and that’s a their games at 11 a.m., in order real shame. to curb pregame tailgating. In When the two schools 2014, the Tappan Zee athletic squared off three weeks ago at director kicked his own student Mount Vernon, violence erupted section out of the County Center

after they launched into a chorus of vulgar chants directed at the Dutchmen’s opponent. In terms of Section I basketball, New Rochelle versus Mount Vernon is undoubtedly the pinnacle of the winter season. Even if the games aren’t always close—and this one wasn’t, as Mount Vernon stormed out to a 71-46 win—the atmosphere can’t be replicated. I’ve seen loads of games between the two powers, including Mount Vernon wins, New Rochelle upsets, and the biggest of all, the Huguenots’ buzzer-beater victory at the Westchester County Center in 2013, and each time I walk away from those games wondering if any other high school sporting event could possibly match the level of intensity from both fans and players. On Saturday, the crowd, while subdued, was still larger than many other schools draw, but, even so, there was no real electricity in the gym.

New Rochelle’s basketball team huddles up before their Jan. 21 game against Mount Vernon. Although meetings between the two teams usually lead to packed gyms, postgame violence three weeks ago led the Huguenots to close the gym and turn fans away. Photo/Mike Smith

Ultimately, the actions of a few misguided fans robbed players from both schools of the opportunity to take the court in a one-of-a-kind environment, and that’s unfortunate.

I’m all for fans getting loud, getting rowdy, and turning their home court into a place where visitors don’t want to play. But at the end of the day, even a showdown with your bitterest rivals is

still just a game. If fans can keep that in mind, we’ll all be better off.

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Locals shine at counties By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor On Saturday, Jan. 21, some of the top wrestlers in the area hit the mat at Yonkers High School to compete in the annual Westchester County Championships. Perennial powerhouse John Jay won handily, outpointing second-place Horace Greeley by 117 points; but a number of local teams, including New Rochelle and Harrison, fared well, as the Huguenots and Huskies both secured top-10 finishes on the day. New Rochelle tallied 93.5 points, good enough for seventh place on the day, and was led by another terrific outing from senior standout Jordan Wallace. Wallace stormed through the 170-pound bracket, pinning Ossining’s Charles Rios in the semifinals before topping Jacob Ferriera from Horace Greeley with a 9-3 decision in the finals. Wallace’s win in the finals was his 155th career victory, moving him into first-place alltime for the Huguenots. The Huguenots also had two

other wrestlers reach the semifinals, as Jhavon Canto lost a 6-3 decision to eventual 113-pound champ Brandon DiDomenico from Lakeland/Panas, and Eddie Maffia, wrestling at 152 pounds, lost to John Jay’s Connor Melbourne. Harrison also fared well, as the team ended up with 73 points and a ninth-place finish. The showing was especially encouraging for head coach Vin Nicita, as the Huskies have been beset by injuries and illness and headed into the tournament missing three of their top upperclassmen. Both Daniel Choe and Andrew Hollander are currently battling mononucleosis, while Fujita was hurt during the team’s winter trip to Disney World. “To face the loss of those three guys and still come in ninth place out of 28 teams, that’s not bad,” Nicita said. “I think we had a pretty good showing.” Rob Donohue, wrestling at 195 pounds, reached the finals, where he was pinned by Mount Vernon’s Jasmir Black after nearly scoring a pinfall of

his own in the bout’s opening minute. “He had him on his back, he was just a little high on him,” Nicita said. “I know he was disappointed, but I think this was probably the best tournament [Donohue] has wrestled all year.” Donohue’s teammates, Jay Martins and Tyler Joseph, both bowed out in the semifinals at 175 and 103 pounds, respectively. Other local schools were in action as well, as Mamaroneck, led by a semifinal appearance from Crew Fullerton at 132 pounds, came in 13th place with 43 points. Eastchester, which scored 28 points, came in 24th, narrowly edging Rye, which finished just behind them with 24 points. Eastchester’s Steven Bilali advanced to the semifinals of the 152-pound bracket, where he was defeated by eventual champ Aaron Wolk from Horace Greeley. Mike Rozell from Harrison squares off with a New Rochelle opponent. Photo/Mike Smith Teams will now shift their fo“Our regular season sched- get a chance to get our bodies our practices.” cus to the upcoming divisional meets, which will be held on ule is over and I kind of like it,” healed up and really focus on Nicita said. “Because now we some individual stuff during CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com Feb. 4 at various locations.

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Game Notes: • Eastchester’s Cassidy Mitchell scored 20 points; six came in the 4th • Harrison was led by Avery LaBarbera’s 22 • The Eagles overcame a 30-25 halftime deficit By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor Over the last few years, the on-court feud between Harrison and Eastchester has produced its fair share of thrilling games and fantastic finishes. On Jan. 19, the Eagles wrote another chapter in the rivalry, riding a fourth-quarter surge to a 61-55 comeback win over the visiting Huskies. Trailing 42-41 heading into the final quarter, the Eagles got a lift from standout Cassidy Mitchell, who scored six of her team-high 20 points in the final frame to give Eastchester its first lead since the first quarter. The Eagles defense did the rest, as they outscored the visitors 20-13 in the fourth quarter to pull out the victory. “In the fourth quarter, we just wanted to play good, hard defense,” Mitchell said after the game. Harrison point guard Avery LaBarbera led all scorers with 22 points despite facing some extra attention from the Eagles’ defenders. LaBarbera’s play was a big reason for the Huskies’ success early on and helped her team head into halftime holding on to a 30-25 lead. “We wanted to faceguard Avery and play tight,” Mitchell said. “They are one of our main rivals and we work hard in practice to get ready, and we probably bring more energy than we do in other games.” Similar to the way the Eagles keyed on LaBarbera, Harrison head coach Louis Kail said his team came into the game looking for ways to slow down Mitchell. But Mitchell’s strong showing, coupled with solid performances

Avery LaBarbera tries to drive past Cassidy Mitchell at Eastchester High School. LaBarbera and Mitchell scored 22 and 20 points, respectively.

from Julie Murtagh and Lauren Gresia, who combined to score 27 points, proved too much for the Huskies. “[Mitchell] is one of the best players in our league and we know that,” Kail said. “She came out and had a great game, and I give her a lot of credit, and they have a lot of other pieces that did a lot as well. We just need to be able to finish games.” Eastchester and Harrison have both battled through a tough league campaign that also includes two other teams—Rye

and Pelham—that are ranked among the top 10 squads in Class A. According to Kail, these competitive league games should benefit all of the squads once the sectional playoffs begin in midFebruary. “I’m friends with all the coaches in our league, and we all say it; it’s about whichever team shows up that day, that’s the team that’s going to win,” he said. “Today, it was Eastchester.”

Julie Murtagh rushes past Lindsay McConway on Jan. 18. Murtagh had 14 points in the Eastchester win.

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Eastchester’s Fiona Tehan battles in the paint with Kendall Lefkowitz.

Kendall Lefkowitz goes up for a shot in the lane against the Eagles. Photos/Mike Smith

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