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Officials speak out with Playland vote days away By JaMES pERO Staff Writer

I’ll do it! Harrison firefighter Joe Juliano shows Joseph Straface, 5, how to operate a fire hose. The Harrison Fire Department held its sixth annual volunteer recruitment drive on Sunday, April 24, drawing hundreds of attendees. For more, see page 6. Photo/Andrew Dapolite

Gov. Cuomo reaffirms plans for Soundlink connection By anGEla JORdan Staff Wrter Following the recent adoption of the New York state budget for the 2016-2017 fiscal year, Gov. Andrew Cuomo again brought up his plan to build a bridge or tunnel across the Long Island Sound. During his remarks at the Association for a Better New York luncheon on April 12, Cuomo, a Democrat, doubled down on his initiative to build a connec-

tion between the mainland and Long Island. In early January, he proposed to connect Suffolk County to Westchester, the Bronx or Connecticut via tunnel, but during the April luncheon, he was more specific suggesting building a bridge between Nassau County and Westchester or the Bronx. “Don’t tell me [building a Soundlink bridge] is not economic; cars and trucks would save hours, literally, with that one modification,” Cuomo said.

“It’s only 12 miles, it can be done.” The first step in pursuing this project would be to conduct a feasibility study that would look at the practicality of the idea, and would measure the cost of construction and future maintenance, in addition to how it would affect factors like traffic and the environment. In January, Cuomo said he would like to spend $5 million conducting a feasibility study for his proposed tunnel.

According to state Sen. George Latimer, a Rye Democrat, there were no funds in the adopted state budget that were specifically itemized for a feasibility study, but the money could potentially be collected by the governor’s office from a larger pool designated for multiple potential projects, most likely the state Department of Transportation’s $27 million capital budget. SOundlink continued on page 8

As the clock ticks down, Westchester County legislators and other elected officials continue to draw hard stances against an agreement between the management company Standard Amusements and the county that would cede control of Rye Playland. On Thursday, April 21, county Legislator Catherine Parker, a Rye Democrat who has been critical of the latest agreement with Standard, revealed that she will be voting against the deal if it remains unchanged by its May 2 deadline. While her peers have also relayed their skepticism, Parker said that some officials—particularly Republican legislators— have felt pressure from administration officials of Republican County Executive Rob Astorino, who initially announced a deal with Standard in 2015, to vote in favor of the agreement. “I’m certainly talking to my colleagues to get them to see this for the nonsense that it is,” she said, adding that she was reticent to forecast how the vote may unfold to the Review. County Democrats have also indicated that, despite the deal’s flaws, an up or down vote is imminent. “It’s not an ideal agreement, but then again we’re not in an ideal situation,” said county

Legislator Mary Jane Shimsky, a Hastings-on-Hudson Democrat. “The park was let go for too long; the buildings are in bad shape; the rides are in bad shape…. If things stand the way they are right now, I will be voting for [Standard].” Among Parker’s chief concerns with the agreement, however, is a hefty $32 million in county-funded capital projects, which she fears would put a heavy burden on taxpayers, but also what she characterizes as a concerning profit-sharing arrangement. “When I asked Standard during the [parks] committee meeting what the estimate for their profit would be during those first 10 years [of the agreement], their answer couldn’t have been clearer,” said Parker in a released statement. “They don’t expect to see a profit.” Astorino’s administration, however, has continued to assert that the deal is a wise one for both taxpayers and the future of Playland. “The public-private partnership agreement with Standard Amusements will invest into the park about $30 million in private money by Standard Amusements, and is the best opportunity to save Playland,” said Ned McCormack, communications director for the Astorino administration. Currently, the agreement as it playland continued on page 5

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May 2016

Planning ahead... Sunday

Monday

1 Brain Tumor Awareness Month

TueSday

NYSESLAT Listening, Reading, Writing tests start IB exams start

World Asthma Day

WedneSday

Spring Concert 7 p.m., HHS

Holocaust Remembrance Day

Kindergarten Parent Orientation 9:30 a.m., PRE, HAS

Book Fair starts PRE

Board of Education meeting 8:15 p.m., LMK

PAR, HAS PTA meeting 7 p.m., PAR

ThurSday

Friday

Cinco de Mayo

SaTurday

ACT registration deadline

The Kentucky Derby

Book Fair ends PRE SAT I & II registration deadline

Kindergarten Parent Orientation 9 a.m., PUR

PT Council 9:30 a.m., LMK

Grade 7 Dance 7 p.m., LMK

SAT I & II tests Theater Arts performance 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., PUR

Grade 8 Spring Concert 7:15 p.m., LMK

Mother’s Day

Kindergarten Screening PRE

Book Fair/Family Night 6 p.m., LMK

Book Fair ends PAR, LMK

Book Fair starts PAR, LMK

PRE, PUR PTA meeting 7 p.m., PUR

Grade 7 Spring Concert 7:15 p.m., LMK

HHS, LMK PTA meeting 7:30 p.m., HHS

Zoning Board meeting 8 p.m., Municipal building

Grade 1 Play 10 a.m., HAS

Choreographer’s Showcase 7 p.m., HHS

Architectural Review Board meeting 7:30 p.m., Municipal building

Mental Health Week

School budget vote

Choral Cabaret 7 p.m., HHS

Ice Cream Social 6 p.m., PRE

Kindergarten Screening PRE

Board of Education meeting 8:15 p.m., LMK

Grade 6 Spring Concert 7:15 p.m., LMK Town/village board meeting 7:30 p.m., Municipal building

4th quarter progress report period ends HHS, LMK ACT late registration deadline

Armed Forces Day

Spring Drama 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., HHS

Grade 3 Wax Museum HAS Spring Drama 7 p.m., HHS

Kindergarten Screening starts HAS, PUR Jazz Night 7 p.m., HHS/LMK

Visual Arts Show 5 p.m., LMK

Grade 4 & 8 Science performance test starts

Planning Board meeting 7:30 p.m., Municipal building

SAT I & II late registration deadline

Kindergarten Screening ends HAS, PUR Husky Day

Grades 4–12 Instrumental Night 7 p.m., HHS

LMK Skylark Concert 7:15 p.m., HHS

Memorial Day, schools and government offices closed

IB exams end

Underclassmen Awards 7 p.m., HHS

Husky Day rain date

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Astorino touts county’s financial footing in address By COREy STOCkTOn Staff Writer Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino maintained his reputation for preventing tax increases during his April 21 State of the County address, pledging to submit a 2017 budget that, for the seventh consecutive year, would not raise property taxes. In his address, Astorino, a Republican, compared his administration’s taxation and expenses to those of his predecessor Andrew Spano, a Democrat. Since Spano left office in 2010, property taxes have been lowered by 2 percent, more than $12 million, and have not fluctuated in five years. Meanwhile, county spending has risen to $1.8 billion, but is still lower than it was in 2010. Astorino said that curbing taxes and expenses was a matter of fiscal responsibility. “And we’ve shown that government can work and live within its means, just like you and me and everyone else,” he told the audience at the Westchester County Courthouse. He said his administration has adopted a “save and keep” method, rather than a tax and spend one. “We have been guided by the fact that even small numbers can add up quickly when it comes to taxes,” he added. Astorino pointed to the “three P’s” which he said have been the compass for his seven years in office: protect taxpayers, preserve essential services, and promote economic growth. The county executive, in the midst of his second term in office, said that rather than creating revenue by taxing residents, the county will aim to generate revenue by developing its assets. One asset Astorino pointed to was the Westchester BioScience & Technology Center, a large-scale development project announced earlier this year. The $1.2 billion privately funded development will be partially set on the county’s North 60 property in Valhalla. The 60acre site will be supplemented by 20 acres of land provided by the developer, Fareri Associates. The North 60 lease is now awaiting review by the county Board of Legislators. Astorino compared the cen-

Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino delivered his seventh annual State of the County address on April 21, in which he promised to flatline taxes for the fifth consecutive year. Photo/Andrew Dapolite

ter to Silicon Valley and the Research Triangle in North Carolina, estimating $16 million in annual revenue from the biotech center from real estate taxes and rent. In addition, the county executive claimed the project would create 4,000 temporary construction jobs and 8,000 permanent jobs, including entrylevel positions. “We already have a foothold with companies like Regeneron and Acorda Theraputics and the expansion into Westchester of leading hospitals like Sloan Kettering, Montefiore and NewYork-Presbyterian,” said Astorino, adding that the biotech center was a step into the future. However, his annual address was also haunted by past and ongoing legal battles. Astorino accused the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, HUD, which has been overseeing the county’s compliance with a 2009 affordable housing settlement, of making false claims and outrageous demands in order to keep Westchester under its thumb. “HUD’s leverage over Westchester ends when the county fulfills its obligations under the settlement… and that’s HUD’s end game: a settlement that never ends,” he said. Astorino said he will continue to push back against the federal government when it overreaches. “Westchester will always follow the law,” he said, “and as long as I am county executive it will never give up its rights under the law.” The Democratic Caucus of the county Board of Legislators viewed the current state of Westchester under Astorino in a far different light. Democrats contested the

county executive’s tax reduction methods. They pointed to sales tax revenue, which has fallen short of estimates made in the budget by more than $20 million per year since 2014. Majority Leader Catherine Borgia, an Ossining Democrat, discussed the sales tax deficit in her response, adding that this year’s sales tax revenue is already falling short of the $525 million estimated in the county’s 2016 budget. Borgia said this budget gap will result in infrastructural damage and neglect, and loss of important services, especially relating to safety and welfare. County Legislator Ken Jenkins, a Yonkers Democrat, said, “As a result of this year’s shortfall already on sales tax revenues, various services are already being cut and reduced, and the human and economic impacts are going to start to present themselves.” Jenkins, who condemned Astorino for using $29 million from reserve funds to make up for sales tax over projections, also slammed the county executive for continuing to fight with HUD, which has already withheld several Community Development Block grants amounting to $22 million from the county for noncompliance with various terms of the settlement. “If the county executive wants to front that cost from his campaign coffers to further his political ambitions, that is fine, but the taxpayers of Westchester cannot and should not,” said Jenkins, referencing Astorino’s failed run for governor last year and rumors that he may be planning another gubernatorial candidacy in 2018. COnTaCT: corey@hometwn.com

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What’s going on... Harrison Public Library

Visit harrisonpl.org for more information on events and programs at the Halperin building and the West Harrison branch.

Singalong with Chloe On Sundays from 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Halperin building, and on Tuesdays from 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the West Harrison branch. Join in and come together as a community to celebrate early childhood through music and movement. In this class you will sing, shake and move. 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.

Drop-in computer help for seniors Accomplished high school students will be of-

fering computer help to senior citizens on Mondays from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Halperin building on a drop-in basis. Participants will be able to learn the basics, including the Internet, email, Microsoft Word and how to save photos. This program is free and open to the public. Registration is not required. For more information, call 835-0324.

winning 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

For further information, call the Leo Mintzer Center at 949-5265 or the Sollazzo Center at 6703179. You may also call the Harrison Recreation hotline at 670-3039. Most applications are available on harrison-ny.gov. The pool pass discount ends on Thursday, May 5. A utility bill, progress report or report for students is needed to get the pass.

On Monday, May 2 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Halperin building. For grades two to five. Bring your own mat and water to this lovely, mind and body relaxing yoga experience with Harrison resident Angela Brandt, a registered and certified yoga instructor. This is an opportunity for children to create self-esteem, physical coordination, breath relaxation and strength.

Pretend play and dress up time On Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon at the West Harrison branch. For ages 1 to 6. This free dress up playtime allows children to run wild with their imagination to be anywhere and anyone: a cowboy, a princess, a superhero or all three. Come in to the warmth of the library and let the kids play dress up with fun costumes.

Chloe’s Sign & Play On Fridays from 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Halperin building. Give your child the gift of language. This is a fun class where families can learn to communicate with their pre-verbal children using American Sign Language. Based on the award-

Harrison Recreation

Summer day camp registration The are four day camps that offer numerous sports, arts and crafts, swimming, music and other weekly special events for your children. Children in grades one through eight as of September 2015 are eligible to apply. Camp starts Tuesday, July 5 and runs through Friday, Aug. 12. Registration fees: $475, $250 for the second child, $175 for the third and subsequent children; check payable to Town/Village of Harrison. The deadline for registration is Thursday, May 12, at which time campers will be placed on a waiting list with no guarantee of a spot. The late registration fee after May 12 will be $50 per child; after Thursday, June 16, the fee will increase to $100 per child.

Over 30 Men’s Soccer There will be pick-up soccer games at West Harrison Park and Harrison High School from March through November on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. and on Sundays at 8 a.m. Please visit eteamz.com/harrisonnymensover30 for more information. A 2016 Harrison ID card is required. Instructor Ray Kraus can be reached at 225-7153.

Spring swim lessons Children in grades K–5 can learn how to swim. On Mondays and Tuesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., May 9 through May 24 at the Louis M. Klein Middle School in Harrison. Fee is $100 made payable to Town/Village of Harrison (for six, one-hour lessons). Applications will be accepted starting April 1. Class size is limited and registration is on a firstcome, first-served basis. Registration will end once the maximum number for the program is reached.

Lifeguard training course Get certified as a lifeguard and make money this summer. The 24-hour course starts on May 31. Participants must be at least 15 years old, swim 12 laps continuously (100-yard front crawl, 100yard breast stroke and 100 mixed free style/breast stroke), swim to a depth of 7 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object, and tread water. Course dates are as follows: May 31, June 1, June 7, June 8, June 14 and June 15 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Louis M. Klein Middle School. Final exam: Thursday, June 16 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the West Harrison Senior Annex. There is also a CPR/first aid class on Sunday June 12 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Participants must attend all the classes to get certified. The application is online. Class size is limited and enrollment is on a firstcome, first-served basis.

Purchase College Conservatory of Music concerts The Purchase College Conservatory of Music ushers in spring by presenting several concerts in Westchester and New York City featuring students selected from the highly competitive conservatory. The following concerts will be held in the Conservatory of Music’s Recital Hall at Purchase College, located at 735 Anderson Hill Road in Purchase. All events are free and open to the public. For more information, visit artscenter.org or call 251-6200. On Sunday, May 1, at 3 p.m., the Sunday Faculty Salon Series will be held. On Monday, May 2 at 7:30 p.m., the Purchase Chorus will perform. Purchase New Music will be showcased on Tuesday, May 3 at 8 p.m. Purchase Orchestra–Electric! will be held on Wednesday, May 4 at 7 p.m.

Manhattanville College Community Orchestra On Sunday, May 1 at 4 p.m., the Manhattanville College Community Orchestra, under the direction of conductor Carl C. Bettendorf, will present its spring concert in the West Room of Reid Hall on the college campus, located at 2900 Purchase St. in Purchase. Admission is free and open to the public. The program will include Gabriel Fauré, Pelléas et Mélisande, Op. 80 (excerpts from the suite for orchestra), Gustav Mahler, selected songs from Des Knaben Wunderhorn featuring soprano Gudrun Bühler and Johannes Brahms, Symphony No. 2 in D major and Op. 73. For further information on this concert, please call the Manhattanville College Music Office Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 323-5260.

St. Vincent’s Hospital Westchester Free training on naloxone overdose kits St. Vincent’s Hospital Westchester in Harrison is hosting a free training on heroin and prescription drug abuse and the use of naloxone overdose rescue kits. The training will be held on Wednesday, May 4 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., in the hospital’s conference center at 275 North St. in Harrison. Attendees will receive a free kit (one per household). The training, approved by the New York State Department of Health, is open to all. Registration is required; visit stvincentswestchester. org for details.

Spring Sprint 5K run/walk The auxiliary board of St. Vincent’s Hospital Westchester will host the Spring Sprint 5k Run/ Walk on Saturday, May 7, starting at the hospital’s campus at 275 North St. in Harrison. Check-in begins at 8 a.m., and the run/walk begins at 9 a.m. For registration information, visit stvincentswestchester.org or call 925-5401. Proceeds from the event will benefit St. Vincent’s mental health and addiction recovery services for children, adolescents and adults. 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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stands would last for 30 years and would initiate profit-sharing, only after Standard recoups its initial $27 million investment. After that money is recouped, the county’s profit share would rise incrementally from 8 percent to 12 percent over the course of 30 years. County legislators aren’t the only ones voicing their concern with the agreement, however. Democratic councilman of the town of Mamaroneck, Tom Murphy, has also publically announced his concern for aspects of the deal. “I’m not opposed to spending money to fix Playland,” he told the Review. “But I don’t believe we should have taxpayers’ money subsidizing a corporation who will reap all the profits.” At a public hearing put together by Parker regarding the agreement held on Tuesday, April 26 at Rye City Hall, residents were also given the chance to address their sentiments on the agreement. During the hearing, more than two dozen Rye and Westchester County residents shared their concerns with the deal. Also in attendance were county legisla-

tors Parker, Shimsky, Ken Jenkins, a Yonkers Democrat, and Lydon Williams, a Mount Vernon Democrat, as well as Rye City councilwomen Julie Killian, a Republican and candidate for state Senate, and Emily Hurd and Danielle Tagger-Epstein, both Democrats. While most attendees, like Rye resident Dina Goren, decried the agreement’s lack of benefit to the county and taxpayers, others like Rye resident Ken Ball showed support for the deal. “If we want to keep an amusement park we’ve got to be prepared to pay for it,” Ball said. “And, if so, I believe the Standard arrangement will be a very good arrangement.” After the repeated postponement of the agreement’s deadline, which was set back twice after different iterations were introduced, Parker said that she expects herself and the rest of her colleagues on the Board of Legislators to take a final vote on the acceptance of the agreement by May 2. Rye City Mayor Joe Sack and Jenkins could not be reached for comment as of press time. COnTaCT: james@hometwn.com

Playland Agreement At a glance The 30-year agreement would see Standard Amusements match Westchester County’s $32M investment into Playland Profit share between the county and Standard would only commence after Standard recoups its initial investment of $27M; a benchmark that Standard has said won’t happen within the first 10 years The swimming pool at Playland remains an uncertainty. A previous $10M project to renovate the structure has been scaled back to $1M Nick Singer, of the management company Standard Amusements, looked on on Tuesday, April 26 as attendees of a public hearing in Rye levied comments and criticism of a deal to transfer control of Playland from Westchester to the company. Photo/Andrew Dapolite

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Jenna McAuliffe with her two kids, Andrew and Erin, sit in Roy Aletti’s vintage firetruck. Aletti’s truck is often featured in Harrison parades.

Amid a shrinking number of volunteers, the Harrison Fire Department joined other departments throughout New York state in opening its doors to residents on Sunday, April 24 for its sixth annual volunteer recruitment drive. According to Harrison Assistant Fire Chief Vincent Straface, there are currently 60 volunteer members in the Harrison ranks, however only 30 to 40 are active firefighters that are allowed to enter compromised structures. The town/village of Harrison has an additional 12 professional firefighters currently on its payroll, which breaks down to shifts of only three members at a time. The number of volunteers who respond to emergency calls, a necessary supplement to the professional staff, depends on the time of day. “Over the last several years, it has been tough for many fire departments throughout New York state to recruit and retain volunteers,” Straface said. “Like most volunteer fire departments, the Harrison Fire Department needs to bolster its emergency responder numbers so it can continue to provide the optimum level of protection for its residents.” Straface organized the family-friendly recruitment event in conjunction with The Fireman’s Association of the State of New York, FASNY, with a goal of bringing the community and emergency service providers together. “It’s important for the community to connect with the emergency services and foster that relationship,” Straface said. “We rely on the community, and the community relies on us.” Throughout the day, volunteer members of the Harrison Fire Department conducted tours of the station on Harrison Avenue and equipment, and led other hands-on activities and demonstrations. Some highlights from the afternoon included a vehicle extrication demonstration, carnival games for kids and rides around downtown Harrison on an engine truck with lights flashing and sirens blaring. “This was a complete blowout

Luke Vasilkioti, 4, sits with Roy Aletti in his vintage firetruck.

Unico National’s Harrison chapter, an Italian-American organization, presents the Harrison Fire Department with a donation. Harrison Fire Capt. Vincent Straface, far left, and Harrison Mayor Ron Belmont, far right, accept the check on behalf of the department.

From left, Rinka Gotoh, 10, Valkyria Roggero, 9, Yui Nishizawa, 10, and Reina Nishizawa, 8, pose for a photograph with an interior firefighter.

in terms of numbers,” Straface said, estimating between 600 to 800 people in attendance throughout the afternoon. To round out the event, representatives from FEMA’s PepareAthon, a federally sponsored nationwide grassroots program to increase community preparedness and resilience, as well as ConEdison operated booths and shared information with citizens. At the end of the event, the

department netted three volunteer applications and expects more in the days to come. “We really want to encourage volunteerism,” Straface said. “We want to encourage people in the community who really want to give back and can find the time to do it to contact us.” Enrollment as a volunteer in the Harrison Fire Department is always open. For additional information, visit harrisonfd.org. -Reporting by Andrew Dapolite

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Manhattanville announces commencement speakers Manhattanville College will get a taste of Hollywood when it welcomes back actor and alumnus James Badge Dale as the keynote speaker for the 175th Undergraduate Commencement on May 14. First Lady Jean Strauss, class of 2014, will serve as the keynote speaker for the Graduate and Doctoral Ceremony on May 12, and alumnus the Rev. Edward Mulraine, class of 1992, will be the Baccalaureate and Honors Convocation Speaker on May 13. Live video feeds of the graduate and undergraduate ceremonies will be available at govaliants.tv. Dale’s acting career got an early start when he was cast in the role of Simon in the 1990 version of “Lord of the Flies.” Since then, he has gone on to star in movies and television. On the silver screen he has played key roles in “The Departed,” “Iron Man 3,” “World War Z,” and most recently “13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi.” His television credits include starring roles in the third season of Fox’s “24,” AMC’s “Rubicon,” and on the HBO mini-se-

ries “The Pacific.” His performances have contributed to “The Departed” winning the 2006 National Board of Review Award for Best Acting by an Ensemble, and “Nonames” winning the 2010 Copper Wing Award for Best Ensemble Acting. Dale has also been nominated for seven other awards throughout his career. Dale credits Manhattanville College with having a positive influence on his life. In addition to being involved with the college’s theater program, he was also an athlete suiting up for the men’s ice hockey team. He appeared in four games as a goalie for the Valiants during the 19992000 season. In addition to being first lady of Manhattanville College, Strauss is also a documentary filmmaker, New York Times bestselling author and legislative activist on post-adoption issues. She received the Emma Vilardi Humanitarian Award from the American Adoption Congress in 2009, and the Outstanding Service Provider in Adoption from the Adoption Initiative in 2012.

Strauss’ books include “Birthright: The Guide to Search and Reunion;” her memoir, “Beneath a Tall Tree;” and the New York Times bestseller, “Forever Lies: A Memoir of The Sound of Music.” In addition to several short films, she has made two feature films: “Adopted: For the Life of Me,” which premiered on PBS in 2010; and “A Simple Piece of Paper,” which premiered at the Cleveland International Film Festival in 2014. Her next two films are “Joan Lind: America’s Sculler,” about the first U.S. woman to medal in rowing in the 1976 Olympic Games, and “Once Upon a Time in New Jersey,” which details Pam Hasegawa’s journey to get the state of New Jersey to release birth records to adopted citizens, which will happen in 2017. While at Manhattanville, Strauss has been instrumental in several large endeavors to help beautify the campus and honor the college’s past, including Heritage Hall, and the Elizabeth Reid Room and Lady Chapel renovations. In the spring of 2014, she was named the

James Badge Dale

The Rev. Edward Mulrane

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college’s director of special projects, which has allowed her to continue making enhancements around campus. She earned her B.A. in 1978 from University of California at Berkeley, a master of professional writing from the University of Southern California in 1985, and an M.F.A. in creative writing from Manhattanville in 2014. Mulraine, class of 1992, is the pastor at Unity Baptist Tabernacle Church in Mount Vernon, New York, a position he has held since 2003. His gift for preaching began when he was 18, leading him to serve as minister of community

uplift and outreach at Mount Vernon’s Grace Baptist Church under his mentor, the Rev. Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson. Community activism has always been a part of Mulraine’s life, being elected to the school board in the Bronx, serving as president of the Bronx Williamsbridge NAACP and vice president of the New York State Conference of NAACP Branches. In 2009, he founded the Unity and Community Day, which brings clergy, elected officials and local residents together to discuss social justice issues. Mulraine also founded his

own publishing company, E.A. Raine Publishing LLC, which produced his most recent books “The Gathering at Gethsemane” and “Something To Battle With: How To Beat Temptation, Cut Suffering and Live Happy.” In addition to his bachelor’s degree in political science from Manhattanville, Mulraine earned a master’s in theology from Union Theological Seminary and is currently pursuing a doctor of ministry degree from Duke University. His wife, Monifa Brinson-Mulraine, class of 1990, earned her bachelor’s degree in sociology. (Submitted)

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Purchase receives green business certification HHS is No.1 and community event updates Purchase College recently celebrated their official Westchester Green Business Certification on Monday, April 11 in the newly renovated Humanities Building, the college’s first Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design, LEED, accredited building on campus. Purchase College is one of 18 organizations in Westchester County to have achieved green business certification to date, and is the first college or university to become certified. The certificate was presented to Purchase College President Thomas J. Schwarz by County Executive Rob Astorino and Marsha Gordon, president and CEO of The Business Council of Westchester. “Congratulations to Purchase College on becoming the first institution of higher education in Westchester County to achieve green business certification,” Astorino said. “Purchase has a long history of embracing sustainability and is a shining example of what makes Westchester a smart place for businesses to grow and students to learn. I

encourage other large institutions in the county to follow the college’s example and join the Westchester Green Business Certified program.” “Environmental sustainability and conservation are priorities in all aspects of campus life,” said Schwarz, who was one of the original signers of the American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment in 2007. “I’m proud that Purchase, which has been selected by The Princeton Review as one of the ‘greenest’ schools in the country, continues to demonstrate leadership in workplace sustainability,” he added. Among the many green and sustainability-themed curricula, programs and projects at Purchase College are an environmental studies B.A. program; “green” lecture series and presentations; a high-tech compost machine that is used to nurture the soil of the student-run garden; projects that focus on reducing waste in offices and in food services; and an awardwinning vegan café, Terre Ve. Additionally, all new con-

struction and major renovation projects focus on indoor environmental quality that meets LEED U.S. Green Building guidelines. The college boasts many commuting options that encourage green living, including electric car charging stations, 511NY Rideshare for commuters, and Broken Spokes, a student-run organization that replaces damaged bicycle tires. The college received a significant grant from the Regional Economic Development Council, REDC, for green infrastructure in recognition of Purchase’s leadership in sustainability. The grant is being used for managing storm water in order to reduce flooding and improve water quality. Thomas Kelly, the college’s senior energy manager, said, “We are working to identify and develop even more efficiencies across the campus, and we’re confident that we can succeed in our goal of saving energy and making the campus an even greener place for all who live and work here.” (Submitted)

HARRISON HAPPENINGS Mayor Ron Belmont

Recently, The Washington Post issued its annual rankings for America’s most challenging high schools. I am happy to report that Harrison High School ranked No. 23 in the Northeast and No. 1 in Westchester County. The index score reflects the number of college-level tests administered at the school in the previous calendar year divided by the number of graduates that year. Also noted are the percentage of students who come from families that qualify for lunch subsidies and the percentage of graduates who passed at least one college-level test during their high school career. Congratulations to the dedicated teachers, mentors and administrators whose continued support made this very impressive achievement possible. I would like to recognize the drum and bugle corps, Westchester Brassmen, for their recent success at the Bugler’s Hall of Fame Show. Former members of the Bugler’s Hall of Fame include Louis Armstrong and Dizzie Gillespie. The Brassmen’s drum ensemble competed with

other performers and took first prize. The drum corps also provided additional entertainment for the evening’s festivities. Congratulations on a job well done. It was an honor and a privilege to attend this year’s Field of Honor Ceremony at Harrison High School. The Field of Honor project gives our community the opportunity to recognize a veteran, or current member of the armed forces, by purchasing a flag which is then placed in a designated area on the high school lawn. It was a moving tribute and I was glad I was able to attend. The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Westchester, NAMI, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to assisting those who are affected by mental illness. They have initiated an awareness ribbon campaign and, in the month of May, you will see white ribbons tied around some of our town trees. On Saturday, May 21, NAMI will hold their annual NAMI Westchester 5K Walk in Rye Town Park. These events will raise awareness and, as a result, free people from stigmas that prevent many from seeking the help they need. For more information about NAMI Westchester, visit namiwestchester.org.

Congratulations to both the Harrison and Purchase fire departments on their very successful open houses. Recently, both departments hosted these wellattended events and I was happy to see many friends and familiar faces enjoying the tours and exhibits. Special hands-on learning displays taught children important safety guidelines in preventing fires or evacuating buildings in the event of a fire. They were very informative presentations and all those in attendance learned about the requirements and rewards that come with being a firefighter. Last week, I had the pleasure of attending County Executive Rob Astorino’s State of the County address. Mr. Astorino’s message cited Westchester’s improved economy and reaffirmed his confidence that Westchester County is moving forward. He pledged to keep spending under control and restated his goal of balancing needs versus necessities. In closing, I would like to wish Harrison residents peace and joy during this Passover and Greek Easter season. It’s a wonderful time to honor both holidays which are celebrated each spring. May the blessings be plentiful to all and may happiness last throughout the year.

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While there is currently no timetable to complete the feasibility study, state officials expect the study to be conducted soon. Latimer described the opposition to the project as “significant in both Westchester and on Long Island,” and reiterated his personal, ongoing opposition to the project, citing excess traffic, the cost of construction and environmental impact as some reasons to reject the idea. This new proposal hit close to home particularly in the city of Rye, where a bridge was proposed by Robert Moses and former Gov. Nelson Rockefeller in the late 1960s and pursued for several years thereafter. However, facing significant opposition from both local officials and state legislators at the time, the Oyster Bay-Rye Bridge never came to fruition. When Cuomo initially an-

Gov. Andrew Cuomo reiterated his intentions earlier this month to build a bridge that runs from either Westchester County or the Bronx to Long Island. The idea continues to be criticized by Westchester officials as being too expensive and impractical. File photo

nounced a revival of this idea in January, Rye City Mayor Joe Sack responded in his State of the City address with strong opposition to the idea pledging to “topple the tunnel.” Sack told the Review in January that if a feasibility study were to be conducted, he would want to take an active role in

monitoring its completion. He said he didn’t believe “any legitimate feasibility study would indicate that a tunnel or bridge would be a good idea.” Sack could not be reached for additional comment as of press time. COnTaCT: angela@hometwn.com

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Local resident holds walk to honor mother By SiBylla ChipaZiwa Editorial Assistant Gabrielle Hamilton, a Mamaroneck resident, is a Help 4 HD International Inc. volunteer who has been involved with advocacy and volunteering for Huntington’s disease for a long time. She decided to organize a walk in memory of her mother Jackie, who was afflicted with the disease. “I’ve been growing up at-risk, so it’s been a huge presence my entire life. My earliest memory [of the disease] is visiting my grandmother in a nursing home,” she said. Hamilton’s grandmother Doris and aunt Penny have also passed away from Huntington’s disease, HD, and her uncle is currently fighting the disease. HD is a rare, fatal, hereditary brain disorder that causes nerve cells in the brain to deteriorate, impacting people physically, emotionally and cognitively. HD’s symptoms have been described as “having ALS, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s—all at the same time,” and can include

personality changes, paranoia, forgetfulness and chorea, a neurological disorder characterized by jerky involuntary movements. There is no cure, and HD can affect those from all walks of life, with symptoms varying from person to person. It has been dubbed “the quintessential family disease,” as every child of a parent who carries the faulty gene has a 50/50 chance of eventually developing HD. There is a genetic test that can tell someone if they will develop the disease or not. Approximately 30,000 Americans are symptomatic, and more than 200,000 at-risk of inheriting it, according to the Huntington’s Disease Society of America, HDSA. When she was in graduate school, Hamilton, now 37, was president of the New York chapter of HDSA. She has written a book for her son, “Lilco & His Mommy” published in 2008, to help parents talk to their children about illness, particularly HD. She also has a column called Ask Gaby on The Huntington’s Post, a website that provides in-

formative reporting on HD and is linked to Help 4 HD International Inc. The idea for Jackie’s Walk 4 HD came about last year in March. “I just started thinking that I’d like to do something, finally, where I could raise money,” Hamilton said. The walk, which takes place on Sunday, May 1 in Glen Island Park in New Rochelle, aims to raise money for Help 4 HD International Inc. and two centers: Northwell Health, formerly known as North Shore/LIJ, a clinic that specializes in HD care on Long Island; and Columbia University Medical Center’s HDSA Center for Excellence. “There’s a lot of research right now in HD because they have found out what exactly causes it,” Hamilton said, adding that the funds raised will benefit anyone at any stage of HD. “It’s a wonderful opportunity to be able to help, and hopefully some of the money will go toward someone who possibly can’t participate [in treatment and counseling].” She approached some other HD

Gabrielle Hamilton

organizations when she got the idea for Jackie’s Walk before going to Help 4 HD, settling on the California-based organization because it let Hamilton decide how to use the walk’s funds. “They’ve been very helpful,” she said. Hamilton has been able to spread awareness for Jackie’s Walk, thanks to support and sponsorship from local businesses and Rye Neck High School, which her son attends. “When I spoke to his cross-country coach about HD, she gave him a plat-

Gabrielle Hamilton’s mother, Jackie. Hamilton is organizing Jackie’s Walk 4 HD, an event to raise funds for Huntington’s disease in memory of her mother who passed away from it. Photos courtesy Gabrielle Hamilton

form to talk to his teammates about it,” Hamilton said. As rare as HD is, Hamilton’s son found out that a teammate also has HD in her family. “This little disease that nobody knows about, it’s right there in a team of 15—two people who have HD in their family,” she said. Hamilton also said that even while she was promoting Jackie’s Walk on Mamaroneck Avenue in the village of Mamaroneck, she discovered that her own optician had a client with HD who also

lived in the area. “There’s been three other examples like that in my community,” Hamilton said, mentioning a woman at a supermarket who said that her sister had just been diagnosed with the rare disease. Jackie’s Walk 4 HD will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants can register on the day beginning at 9 a.m. or by visiting help4hd-international.org/ events2016.html. COnTaCT: sibylla@hometwn.com

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lEGAl NOtIcES NOTICE OF ANNUAL PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING, ELECTION OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS AND VOTE ON BUDGET OF HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT HARRISON, NEW YORK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing on the Budget of the qualified voters of the Harrison Central School District, Harrison, New York, will be held at the Louis M. Klein Middle School on May 4, 2016 at 7:15 P.M. for the purpose of presenting the Budget for the 2016-17 school year. FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a copy of the statement of the money which will be required for the ensuing school year for school purposes may be obtained by any taxpayer in the District during the fourteen days immediately preceding the Annual School District Meeting, May 17, 2016, except Saturday, Sunday or Holiday, at each of the following schoolhouses in which school is maintained during the hours designated, and at any public or free association library in the District, and on the District website. Harrison High School - 8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Louis M. Klein Middle School - 8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Elementary Schools - 9:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.: Harrison Avenue School, Parsons Memorial School, Purchase School & Samuel J. Preston School Office of the District Clerk - 8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Real Property Tax Exemption Report prepared in accordance with Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law will be annexed to any tentative/preliminary budget as well as the final adopted budget of which it will form a part, and shall be posted on District bulletin board(s) maintained for public notices, as well as on the District’s website. FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual School District Meeting of the inhabitants of the Harrison Central School District, Harrison, NY, qualified to vote at School District Meetings and/or Elections of said District will be held at the places hereafter set forth on May 17, 2016 between the hours of 7:00 A.M and 9:00 P.M., prevailing time, for the purpose of voting on voting machines for the appropriation of necessary funds to meet the necessary expenditures for the school year 2016-2017, on all propositions duly filed with the Board of Education, and to fill two (2) vacancies on the Board of Education. The qualified voters will fill the following vacancies: • The office of Rachel Estroff, a member of the Board of Education, which term expires on June 30, 2016, for a new term commencing July 1, 2016 and expiring on June 30, 2019. • The office of Abby Mendelsohn, a member of the Board of Education, which term expires on June 30, 2016, for a new term commencing July 1, 2016 and expiring on June 30, 2019. Each vacancy shall be considered a separate and specific office and a separate petition is required to nominate a candidate for each office. The petition shall be directed to the District Clerk, shall be signed by at least 36 qualified voters of the District, shall state the residence address of each signer, the name and residence address of the candidate, and shall describe the specific vacancy on the Board of Education for which the candidate is nominated which description shall include at least the length of the term of office and the name of the last incumbent, if any. Forms complying with these requirements may be obtained from the Office of the District Clerk, 50 Union Avenue, Harrison, NY between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 3:30 P.M., prevailing time, Monday through Friday. Petitions are due not later than on April 18, 2016 at 5:00 P.M. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for Absentee Ballots may be obtained at the Office of the District Clerk, 50 Union Avenue, Harrison, New York. Written requests for absentee ballots must be made at least 7 days and not more than 30 days prior to the Annual School District Meeting, May 17, 2016. If the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, the completed application must be received by the District Clerk no later than 3:45 P.M. (Prevailing Time) on May 10, 2016. If the Ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter, the completed application must be received by the District Clerk no later than 3:45 P.M. (Prevailing Time) on May 16, 2016. No absentee ballot shall be counted unless it shall have been received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 P.M. on May 17, 2016. A list of all persons to whom Absentee Ballots shall have been issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District at the Office of the District Clerk, on each of the five days prior to the day of the election, except Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, between the hours of 8:30 A.M. (Prevailing Time) and 3:30 P.M. (Prevailing Time). Any qualified voter may file a written challenge of the qualification of a voter whose name appears on such list, stating the reasons for the challenge. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that for the purposes of voting, the School District has been divided into four (4) election districts and that an accurate description of the boundaries of these school election districts is on file and may be inspected at the Office of the District Clerk on weekdays when school is in session, during regular work hours, 8:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., at the Administrative Offices, 50 Union Avenue, Harrison, NY. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the 2016 School District Election and Budget Vote will be held at the following polling places in the School Election Districts hereinafter set forth: Election District A: At the Harrison Avenue School in Harrison, New York. Said Election District A comprises a portion of the area formerly constituting the area of Union Free School District No. 6 of the Town of Harrison, Westchester County, New York, which encompasses the area designated as the boundary line for attendance at Harrison Avenue School. Election District B - at the Samuel J. Preston School in West Harrison, New York. Said Election District B comprises the area formerly constituting the area of Union Free School District No. 7 of the Town of Harrison, Westchester County, New York, which encompasses the area designated as the boundary line for attendance at Samuel J. Preston School. Election District C - at the Purchase Elementary School on Purchase Street, in Purchase, New York. Said Election District C comprises the area formerly constituting the areas of Union Free School District No. 2 of the Town of Harrison and Rye, Westchester County, New York, and Common School District No. 5 of the Towns of Harrison and North Castle, Westchester County, New York, which encompasses the area designated as the boundary line for attendance at Purchase Elementary School. Election District D - at the Parsons Memorial School in Harrison, New York. Said Election District D comprises a portion of the area formerly constituting the area of Union Free School District No. 6 of the Town of Harrison, Westchester County, New York, which encompasses the area designated as the boundary line for attendance at the Parsons Memorial School. FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Education Law, Section 2035, Subdivision 2, the Board of Education has adopted a rule with respect to the submission of questions or propositions to be voted upon by voting machines at school district meetings or elections requiring any petition or request from qualified voters for the submission of questions or propositions to be voted upon at any such meeting or election, and reserving to the Board of Education the right to edit such questions or propositions without changing the substance thereof for the purpose of preparing ballots for voting machines. FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that although voting machines will be used to record the votes on Tuesday, May 17, 2016, there will be no registration of voters in advance of said meeting. Accordingly, all persons shall be entitled to vote as aforesaid who present themselves at the polls, who are not challenged while in the polling place, and who execute a statement, to be provided by the Board of Education, indicating that they possess the following qualifications: 1. A citizen of the United States; 2. Eighteen years of age; and 3. A resident of the district for a period of 30 days next preceding May 17, 2016. Pursuant to Education Law Section 2018-c, all new persons offering to vote at any school district meeting or election for which registration is not required, shall provide one form of proof of residency. Acceptable proof of residency shall be a driver’s license, a non-driver identification card, a utility bill, or a voter registration card. By order of the Board of Education, Harrison Central School District. Dated: April 1, 2016 Harrison, New York Christine Beitler, District Clerk

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Purchase students earn SUNY awards

State University of New York Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher presented awards to 248 students across the university system on Tuesday, April 5 at the Empire State Plaza in Albany. Three Purchase College students were among the select group of students to receive the prestigious 2016 Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence. Graduating seniors Megan Singer, Eleanor King and Aaron Schwartz each received the award, which recognizes students who have best demonstrated the integration of academic excellence with accomplishments in the areas of leadership, athletics, community service, creative and performing arts, campus involvement, or career

achievement. “This award is our way of saying ‘thank you’ to standout SUNY students whose achievements reflect their own impressive hard work as well as the support of their families and friends, and SUNY’s worldclass faculty and staff,” said Zimpher. “The 248 students we honor with this year’s award have excelled academically, become role models on campus, and established themselves as leaders in the community. Congratulations to all of the students receiving the 2016 Chancellor’s Award for Excellence.” Each year, SUNY campus presidents establish a selection committee that reviews the accomplishments of exemplary

students. Nominees are forwarded to the chancellor’s office for a second round of review. Finalists are then recommended to the chancellor to become recipients of the award. Each recipient receives a framed certificate and medallion, which is traditionally worn at commencement. Purchase College President Thomas Schwarz said, “We congratulate the three honorees on receiving this prestigious award, which is the highest student recognition in the statewide university system. We have no doubt that Eleanor, Aaron and Megan will continue to make us proud of their accomplishments in the years to come, and wish them well in their endeavors.” (Submitted)

Harvard Business School partners with Carver Center At a recent planning meeting at the Carver Center, 30-yearold CEO Joe Kwasniewski sat surrounded by Harvard Business School alumni. Rather than breaking a sweat among the high intellect brainstorming around him, Kwasniewski smiled broadly as he listened to the committee discuss strategy, performance metrics and return on investment. Most days, Kwasniewski and his team are busy delivering social service programs to meet the many needs of the Port Chester community, but today, he is absorbing all the data outlined on the whiteboard by the Community Partners team from the Harvard Business School Club of New York, HBSCNY. “Carver began working with the HBSC team in 2015,” explains Kwasniewski. “The team has truly acted as our partners in identifying ways that Carver can continue to provide high impact programs to families in our community.” Formed in 1998, the HBSCNY Community Partners is comprised of alumni volun-

teers who work to create recommendations for actionable change. Each year, approximately 40 nonprofits receive consulting services that are usually available only to forprofit businesses at a steep cost. HSBCNY Community Partners’ consulting services are provided free of charge, but only to a select number of deserving organizations each year. The team assigned to Carver Center includes residents from Rye, Rye Brook, Purchase and Greenwich: Julie Souza, Sonia Alcantarilla, John Callaghan, Wendy Jacobs, Jennifer Prather, Anne Zahner, and Hal Kennedy, project coordinator. “Carver Center provides a profoundly compelling mission ‘to build brighter futures through service, education and empowerment.’ They fill a needs gap that’s broad and deep. We believe that the impact of HBSC’s consulting services will be immediate and long lasting,” Souza said. The four-month project between the two organizations

began with surveys and one-onone conversations with community leaders. The Community Partners team worked closely with Kwasniewski and his staff to understand community needs and the best way to strengthen Carver’s mission. The end result is a detailed plan that forms the basis for a long-term strategic plan. Follow-up meetings will take place to ensure the action plan is underway and that goals are being met. Subsequent to completion and completely separate from the consulting project, a team member saw an announcement for HBSCNY scholarships for the Harvard’s Performance Measurement for Effective Management of Nonprofit Organizations and sent it to Kwasniewski. In keeping with Carver’s mission to educate and empower, he applied for and was selected to interview for the scholarship. Kwasniewski recently learned that he has been accepted to this prestigious Executive Education program, and will be receiving a full scholarship to attend. (Submitted)

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The hit musical “Happy Days,” running in the Westchester Broadway Theatre from May 5 through July 17, is based on the Paramount Pictures’ television series. The series’ original creator Garry Marshall wrote the book. “Happy Days” features 21 songs, including the series’ iconic theme song, by Oscar, Grammy and Golden Globe award-winning songwriter Paul Williams, with orchestrator and arranger John McDaniel. Book by Garry Marshall, music and Lyrics by Paul Williams, direction by Jonathan Stahl and musical direction by Ryan Wise. The whole gang is back. Richie, Fonzie, Ralph, Potsie, Chachi and other crowd favorites from the smash-hit TV series are rockin’ and rollin’ all week long. The laughs never end in a celebration of poodle skirts, jukeboxes, motorcycles and malt shops. “These days are yours and mine” in this new musical for the entire family. “Happy Days” was produced at the Goodspeed Opera House, and ran from at the Norma Terris Theatre in Chester, Connecticut. Productions followed at The Goodspeed Opera House, The Papermill Playhouse and successful U.S. and U.K. national tours. Jonathan Stahl will direct and

Nick Varricchio stars as Fonzie in the Westchester Broadway Theatre’s production of “Happy Days,” set to take the stage beginning Thursday, May 5. Photo courtesy Pia Haas

choreograph the show. The associate director is Leisa Mather, and the musical director is Ryan Wise. The Westchester Broadway Theatre’s production stars Herb Porter as Richie, Peter Davenport as Mr. Cunningham, Lori Hammel as Mrs. Cunningham, Nick Varricchio as Fonzie, Mia Weinberger as Joanie, Mike D’Amico as Chachi, Michael Linden as Potsie, Schyler Conaway as Ralph, Maria Logan as Pinky, Peter Marinos as Arnold, and Hannah Kate Wilson as Lori Beth. Featuring the talents of Matthew Borchers, Colleen Campbell, Aubrey Mae Davis, Samantha Gardner, Leisa Mather, Michael McClure, Nicholas Park, Ian Parmenter and Kilty Reidy. Set design is by Steve Loftus,

costumes designed and executed by Janell Berte, lighting design is by Andrew Gmoser, sound design is by Jonathan Hatton and Mark Zuckerman, wig and hair design is by Gerard Kelly. The production stage manager is Victor Lukas, properties are by Grumpy Props. Lisa Tiso is the associate producer. “Happy Days” will run from May 5 through July 17. Ticket prices for a dinner and show range from $56 to $84 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. To learn more or to make reservations, call 5922222 or visit BroadwayTheatre. com. (Submitted)

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Fanning the flames lIVE MIKE Mike Smith

The one thing I love about my job is that you never know when you’re going to see something new. During the second half of an April 26 lacrosse game between Harrison and Mamaroneck, the two officials called a timeout to huddle with the opposing head coaches. But they weren’t trying to figure out who was closest to the ball as it was shot out of the field of play or which player had committed a foul; they were conferring on what to do about a disruptive parent in the stands. In the grand scheme of things, this guy wasn’t the worst spectator I’ve seen at a high school game this year; that title goes to the 50-year-old man with his nose pressed up against the glass who took every opportunity he could to tell Pelham’s goalie that he sucked during a particularly

important regular-season hockey game back in February. But the fact remains that during this recent lacrosse game, this guy, who had been loudly voicing his displeasure with the referee’s calls all game long—albeit without using any foul or abusive language—had been asked by one official to quiet down yet kept on jawing, regardless. Should the ref have had thicker skin and done his best to ignore the heckler? Probably. Should the fan learn how to act like a reasonable adult at a high school sporting event? Definitely. The fact that he was standing on the opposite side of the field from the rest of the fans in attendance suggests that someone—possibly his wife—has witnessed more than a few of these outbursts before. Now, I’m not a sports prude. If you want to go to Yankee Stadium, chug a couple of beers and holler at the umpires for blowing a few calls, I feel like that’s your right as a fan.

But at a high school game, where the lessons learned by our young athletes are at least as important as the final score, you should learn how to bite your tongue. I know, it’s not always easy. Earlier this week, I took in a much-anticipated baseball game between Rye and Eastchester. Two of the area’s top pitchers, Garnet hurler George Kirby and the Eagles’ Greg Satriale, took the bump with about a half-dozen pro scouts lined up around the backstop. But it was apparent early on that a wandering strike zone was going to be more of a factor in the game than the right arms of the teams’ respective aces. And while fans from both sides howled, at least initially, at the umpire’s questionable zone, it ultimately fell upon both Kirby and Satriale—and not the fans—to keep their composure, adapt to the man calling balls and strikes and find a way to pitch effectively.

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Mamaroneck coach Jeff Barnard, left, and Harrison coach Edgar Glascott confer with officials on April 26 on how to handle an unruly fan. Sports Editor Mike Smith feels that, most times, less is more when it comes to spectators getting on high school officials. Photo/Mike Smith

Neither pitcher escaped with a particularly pretty line on the day, but that experience of not being able to get the calls they were used to and learning how to adjust will ultimately help them as they hone their craft in the collegiate ranks.

On Tuesday, the fan in question escaped expulsion from the event as Harrison sent over a security guard to the far end of the field to keep an eye on him for the final quarter of play. But when the adults are the ones who need a babysitter dur-

ing a game played by 15-yearolds, maybe we’ve got our priorities a little jumbled up. Just let the kids play. They’ll be better off in the long run.

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Huskies host 2nd memorial game Harrison High School will host the second annual Andrew Gurgitano Memorial Game on Saturday, May 7, as the Huskies baseball team will square off against their rivals from Rye in a contest that will celebrate the life of Gurgitano, a former

Harrison pitcher who died suddenly in 2014. The game will be held at 4 p.m. at Silver Lake Park in West Harrison to remember Gurgitano, who exemplified hard work, sportsmanship and integrity, both on and off the

field. Prior to last year’s game, a senior player from each team was awarded the Andrew Gurgitano Memorial Baseball Scholarship Award. Rye won the first contest in a 3-2 nail-biter. -Reporting by Mike Smith

Follow Mike Smith @LiveMike_Sports stats • recaps • commentary Follow Mike Smith @harrisonreview for Mike’s live, in-game action updates Last spring, Harrison and Rye came together for a memorial game dedicated to Andrew Gurgitano, a Harrison High School pitcher who died suddenly in 2014. On May 7, the Garnets and Huskies will square off for the second annual Andrew Gurgitano Memorial Game. Photo/Mike Smith

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Game Notes: • Mamaroneck’s Jack Dente made 18 saves to lead the Tigers • The Tigers opened up a seven-goal lead by halftime after a tight first quarter • Mamaroneck hopes that its strong defensive performance will carry over into future games By MikE SMiTh Sports Editor Although their campaign to defend their 2015 Section I title has been fraught with a few disappointing losses, the Mamaroneck Tigers played to form on Tuesday, April 26, downing host Harrison 14-7 in what may have been their most complete performance of the year. As the Tigers look ahead toward the playoffs, they hope this week’s win will prove to be the turning point in an up-anddown season. The Tigers’ offense was firing on all cylinders on Tuesday, led by a terrific performance from Emmett Fay, who finished with

Harrison’s Matt McLaughlin carries the ball against Mamaroneck. McLaughlin had two goals and three assists.

Eric Greenberg drives towards the net against Harrison on April 26. Greenberg had a goal and three assists in Mamaroneck’s 14-7 win.

five goals and an assist and Chris Conley who found the net three times. Tyler Menitti scored three goals for Harrison, but it was a great defensive effort by the Tigers, who opened up an 11-4 lead by halftime that proved to be the difference-maker.

coming into the game against Harrison. On April 21, Mamaroneck was upset at home by a Pelham team that had fallen to the Huskies earlier in the year. Taking the field on Tuesday, the junior netminder said that the Tigers’ goal was simply to play good de-

“We knew that Harrison was a good team and that we needed to come out and play our best,” said Mamaroneck goalie Jack Dente, who finished with 18 saves. “Today, we got it done.” Dente admitted that the 8-6 Tigers had a little extra urgency

Alex Ewald makes a move on a Harrison defender on April 26. The Tigers took control of the game in the second quarter. Photos/Mike Smith

fense and erase the memory of last week’s 16-13 defeat. “Pelham was an off-game for us, defensively we should have played better,” he said. “But knowing that Harrison beat Pelham a few weeks ago, it really motivated us to come out

Jack Dente protects the net against Harrison. Dente had 18 stops against the Huskies.

and win this game.” If the Pelham loss raised any questions about the Tigers’ ability to shut down the opposing offense, the win over the Huskies should have eased those fears. Dente made a number of key saves in the second half, and the Tigers were even able to turn the Huskies away when facing a three-minute-long man down penalty in the fourth quarter. “We just started talking a little more and nobody got down on themselves,” Dente said. “We started rotating really well and everyone stayed positive out there.” With the loss, Harrison falls to 3-8 on the year, but remains one of the more dangerous sub-.500 teams in Section I. They will travel to Eastchester on April 30 to take on the Eagles at Haindl Field. The Tigers will look to build on the momentum of Tuesday’s win when they take on White Plains on May 3, after press time. “We feel confident,” Dente said. “We showed that not only can our offense score, but our defense can hold it down as well, and that just makes us better as a whole.” COnTaCT: sports@hometwn.com

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