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October 7, 2016 | Vol. 4, Number 41 | www.harrisonreview.com

Library prepares to launch ‘new strategic plan’

HUSKIES HEATING UP

By COREY STOCKTON Staff Writer

Harrison’s Kerby JeanCharles finds running room against Lincoln on Sept. 30. The Huskies thumped the Lancers 53-6 for their third straight win. For story, see page 15. Photo/Mike Smith

Doctor uses breakthrough ketamine treatment for depression By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer A doctor in the town/village of Harrison is using the experimental drug ketamine to treat patients with major depression, as the practice was recently placed on the fast track for approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in August. Dr. Alan Young, a longtime Westchester County physician who practiced anesthesiology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital in New York City, and was on staff as an anesthesiologist for more than 30 years at White Plains Hospital, began business for Ketamine Medical Solutions of Westchester, located at 450 Mamaroneck Ave., in June. “When I saw that there was

research that showed ketamine treatment can help treat people with depression, I became interested,” said Young, one of two doctors in Westchester to perform the breakthrough treatment. “It provides a way for me to fulfill a need in the community that no one seems to be addressing.” Traditionally, the generic medication ketamine—the drug is sold under the brand name Ketalar—is mainly used for starting and maintaining anesthesia. The drug is often used as a recreational psychoactive under the name “Special K.” If the treatment is approved by the FDA, it would offer psychiatrists a new method for treating patients with suicidal ideations, according to Young, and would

be the first major breakthrough for treating major depressive disorder in nearly half a century. There have been a number of studies conducted that have shown that small doses of ketamine can provide fast relief to alleviate treatment-resistant depression, as the drug serves as an artificial nerve cell stimulator. A completed study in May conducted by Janssen Research & Development, as a service of the U.S. National Institutes of Health, determined that there is preliminary clinical evidence to support the breakthrough therapy designation by the FDA for major depressive disorder with imminent risk for suicide. “Unfortunately, depression is not a disease that can be cured, but it can be completely allevi-

ated with ketamine,” Young said. He also told the Review that the breakthrough treatment for depression will work hand in hand with traditional cognitive therapy, which, according to him, has proven to be more impactful with ketamine. “When patients are really depressed, they can’t take advantage of cognitive therapy. Ketamine gives patients the ability to more effectively talk to a psychiatrist and find out what triggers their depression.” Cognitive therapy involves the individual working collaboratively with a therapist to develop skills for testing and modifying beliefs, identifying distorted thinking, relating to others in different ways, and changing KETAMINE continued on page 8

The Harrison Public Library is preparing to draft its threeyear strategic plan for 2017, and is asking for feedback from residents and patrons of the library. Galina Chernykh, the library’s director, said the library sets a new strategic plan every three years in order to keep up with the development of information technologies. She added that although the library has some plans on what it will address between 2017 and 2020, community input will be vital to how the library shapes its strategy. “The library is not just a place for books,” she said. “It’s a community center.” The library is inviting residents to sign up to participate in focus groups between Oct. 17 and Oct. 24. There is also a 10-question online survey on the library website—harrisonpl.org/share-your-ideas— which includes questions about the types of events the library offers and asks participants to prioritize how the library should expand its services. Another tab on the website invites users to leave recommendations for the library on a message board, or by using the Twitter hashtag #HPLFuture. Chernykh said the library wants input from adult readers and parents who frequently visit the library’s two locations, at 2 Bruce Ave. in Harrison and 2 Madison St. in West Harrison. “We would also like to reach out to newcomers and ask about their needs,” she added.

The collection of feedback from the public is scheduled to end by November, at which point the library board will develop its final strategy. That strategy will then go into effect at the end of December. According to the library’s website, the 2014-17 strategic plan included community outreach, infrastructural repair and technological advancement. Over the last three-year period, the library purchased a 3-D printer, which is now available for use at no charge for anyone with a valid library card within the Westchester Library System. “We have our upgraded technologies,” Chernykh said. “Now we have to advance our services and our collections.” The main library completed a yearlong $3.6 million infrastructural renovation project on the Richard M. Halperin Memorial Building last year, and is in the final stages of repairs to the West Harrison branch—including asbestos abatement— which began in August and which Chernykh said will be completed by mid-November. The West Harrison branch will remain closed until construction is completed. The library is also working to fill the vacant positions on its board of trustees. On Sept. 5, LoAnn Austin was unanimously nominated by the board to fill one of two vacant seats. Chernykh said the board is interviewing candidates for the second position, and hopes to make a decision by the November board meeting. CONTACT: corey@hometwn.com

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Rye PD arrest man in city drug crackdown Following months of combating drug-related issues in the city of Rye, police announced on Sept. 8 that they had arrested a resident who allegedly intended to sell prescription medication. Police said Rye resident Brian Levinson, 24, was arrested with more than 100 pills including oxycodone and a small amount of suboxone, which is a semisynthetic opioid derivative used to treat opioid addiction. On Sept. 7, Levinson was charged with a felony of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell. Levinson was processed, arraigned and released on a $2,000 bail. Rye City Police Commissioner Michael Corcoran said he is “extremely proud” of the investigative work conducted by the Police Department in the arrest of Levinson; however, he noted that its efforts to continue pursuing drug dealers within the city, even if it means residents, will continue. “We will aggressively pursue, arrest and prosecute anyone suspected of selling controlled substances in our community,” Corcoran said. The arrest comes with added significance, as the city has struggled with a rapid increase of opioid usage within the community. Since 2014, six former Rye High

The city of Rye Police Department arrested Brian Levinson, of Rye, on Sept. 7 and charged him with the intent to sell prescription medication. Photo courtesy Rye Police Department

School students have died of drug and alcohol-related causes. In June, police also began investigating a string of drugrelated burglaries that has affected homeowners on Harbor Lane, Oakland Beach Avenue and Riverside View. Although not yet confirmed, police alleged the suspect, a young white female who is still believed to be at large, is an opioid addict who raided homes for

prescription medication. With growing concerns over the drug surge in the city, police recently amped up efforts to combat the epidemic by establishing an anonymous crime tip program. Rye police began allowing residents to submit crime tips through texting, emailing and a link on the Department’s website or Facebook page since July 15. -Reporting by Franco Fino

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What’s going on... Harrison Public Library

ing. In the fall, the class meets twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday mornings through Nov. 29. Registration for each class is required online or by calling 835-0324.

Visit harrisonpl.org for more information on programs and library hours. The library will be closed on Monday, Oct. 10 in observance of Columbus Day.

to its power, simplicity and complete object model. This seven-week course is for beginners. No prior experience in computer programing is required. The class will be taught by Aarti Kumthkar. She holds a master’s in Computer and Information Systems and has extensive experience in computer programming and business development technology. Limited spaces are available. Register online, by phone at 835-0324, or at the library. Bring your own laptop or use the ones provided.

On Fridays starting Oct. 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at the Richard Halperin Memorial Building. Bring your own mat for a relaxing yoga class with the littlest ones. For non-walkers and their caregivers.

West Harrison branch temporary closing

Sing Along Sundays with Chloe

Chloe’s Sign & Play

The West Harrison branch, at 2 Madison St., will be temporarily closed for carpet replacement and other repairs. A reopening date will be announced when possible. All books must be returned to other Westchester Library System locations. Holds will be available for pickup at the Richard Halperin Memorial Building, at 2 Bruce Ave.

On Sundays from 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Richard Halperin Memorial Building. Come together as a community to celebrate early childhood through music and movement. In this class, participants 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. Get ready for a fun, creative and engaging experience. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

On Fridays from 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Richard Halperin Memorial Building. Give your child the gift of language. This is a fun class where families can learn to communicate with their preverbal children using real signs from American Sign Language. Based on the award-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. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Storytime and Craft On Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Richard Halperin Memorial Building. Come by for a family storytime and a fun craft for all ages.

Python for beginners

Starting Sunday, Oct. 9 at 1:30 p.m. at the Rich- BOCES English and Citizenship Classes ard Halperin Memorial Building. For ages 14 and up. Python programming language is really powerful, friendly and easy to learn. It has become the scripting language of choice for many large organizations, including Google, Yahoo and IBM due

On Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Richard Halperin Memorial Building. For adults age 18 and up. Southern Westchester BOCES is offering free English and citizenship classes at the Richard Halperin Memorial Build-

Mommy and Me Yoga

Yoga with Angela On Fridays from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Richard Halperin Memorial Building. For grades 2–5. 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 to create self-esteem, physical coordination, breath relaxation and strength.

Tech Ed: Q&A for Andriod Devices On Saturday, Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Richard Halperin Memorial Building. Just got your Android phone or tablet? Have questions on how to use them? Come ask the library’s expert, Edwin Cheung. He will answer all your questions and show you what you can do with your device. Bring your device and questions. Registration is recommended online or by calling 835-0324, as space is limited. Please sign up to receive a reminder.

Sing Me a Book On Saturday, Oct. 15 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Richard Halperin Memorial Building. This is a musical storytime for kids and families with the french horn and double bass.

Visual journal workshop On select Wednesdays. This is a six-week art workshop; the next classes are scheduled for Oct. 19, Nov. 2, 16 and 30, and Dec. 14. A visual journal is a great place to grow ideas and foster creativity. Your journal can help improve drawing, capture a memory and help on stay present. A journal can be a portable studio you always have with you. Come and explore how and what to keep in your visual journal. Try out new techniques, use words and images, as well as collage and mixed media. Also look at sketch books of famous artists and designers for inspiration. Registration is recommended online or by calling 835-0324, as space is limited.

League of Women Voters Candidates’ Forum The League of Women Voters of Harrison will

sponsor a Candidates’ Forum at the Harrison Public Library’s Richard Halperin Memorial Building, 2 Bruce Ave. in Harrison, on Monday, Oct. 17 at 6:30 p.m. Come and hear the candidates listen, discuss and answer questions. The candidates that will be present: state Sen. George Latimer and Julie Killian; and Harrison Town Council candidates Richard Dionisio and Christopher Rodier. For more information, call Lola Geiger at 939-7066.

Harrison Recreation It’s Great to Live in Harrison/Columbus Day events On Saturday, Oct. 8, there will be an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Harrison police headquarters, located at 650 North St. A block party and fireworks will take place from 7 p.m. at the West Harrison Fire Department, located at 95 Lake St. The rain date for the party is Sunday, Oct. 9. On Oct. 9, there will be a car show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the West Harrison business district. On Monday, there will be a parade from 10 a.m. and a festival in Ma Riis Park immediately following the parade.

Halloween window painting contest On Sunday, Oct. 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Harrison business districts. The rain date will be Sunday, Oct. 23. Registration applications are available at recreation centers, and the deadline is Friday, Oct. 8. This annual activity is for children in grades K–8 and Harrison residents only. Fee: $10. There will be three categories: individual, family and team.

Election Day Register to vote Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8. Qualifications to register to vote: • be a United States citizen; • be 18 years old by Dec. 31 of the year in which you file this form (note: you must be 18 years old by the date of the general, primary or other election in which you want to vote); • live at your present address at least 30 days before an election; • not be in prison or on parole for a felony conviction and; • not be adjudged mentally incompetent by a court; • not claim the right to vote elsewhere. Register in person by Friday, Oct. 14 at the county Board of Elections, BOE, located at 25 Quarropas St. in White Plains. Phone number: 995-5700. Register by mail, postmarked by Friday, Oct. 14 and received by Wednesday, Oct. 19 by the BOE. Apply for absentee ballot in person by Monday, Nov. 7 at the BOE. Apply for absentee ballot by mail, postmarked by Tuesday, Nov. 1 at the BOE. Deliver ballot in person by Tuesday, Nov. 8 at the BOE. Deliver ballot by mail, postmarked by Monday, Nov. 7 and received by Saturday, Nov. 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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Preventing falls: Tips to help seniors So many elderly friends and family members dread the possibility of falling, and with good reason—it is an increasingly common occurrence among our aging population and the consequences of a fall can be quite dire. Each year in the United States, more than 11 million people over the age of 65 fall—that’s one of every three senior citizens. Plus, falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries to older people, and cause more than 90 percent of hip fractures. Aside from the injuries and even death that might result, falling can lead to decreased mobility and even more fear of falling, which in turn can limit a person’s independence and negatively affect their quality of life. Physical therapist Daniel Holand, from the Visiting Nurse Service of New York, VNSNY, tells his Westchester patients and family caregivers that the first thing they can do is to talk with their primary care doctor about their risk for falling. Physicians can serve as an important first checkpoint for falls prevention. Asking

about an individual’s history of falling, and observing him or her doing specific in-office activities, such as getting up from a chair and walking steadily, helps the physician identify people who are at higher-than-average risk. Holand also recommends that caregivers talk with family members about what they would do if they fall. He suggests considering a Personal Emergency Response System, PERS, or “panic button” that can be worn around the neck or in a pocket. In the home, a family caregiver’s watchful eye can be extremely helpful in preventing falls. This helpful video, at vnsny.org/ preventingfalls, suggests simple home modifications and daily living guidelines to help prevent trips and falls in the home. A handy Home Falls Prevention Checklist can also be downloaded at vnsny.org/FallsChecklist, and VNSNY’s Holand says there are specific risk factors for falling, listed below, that a family caregiver should consider and discuss with their physician or home care nurse:

• Age: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC, each year one in every three adults age 65 and older falls. Falls happen to all people, Holand says, but the older people are when they fall, the more susceptible they are to injury, and recovery becomes more challenging. In fact, people age 75 and older who fall are four to five times more likely than those ages 65 to 74 to be admitted to a long-term care facility for a year or longer. • Multiple medications: Taking four or more medications, especially those that may cause side effects or interactions such as dizziness or drowsiness, increases one’s risk of falling. You should talk with your primary doctor about any side effects your family member is experiencing from medications. Taking medicine with a meal or before bed or working with the doctor to have lowest possible dosages might help ameliorate some symptoms. • Vision: Family caregivers should encourage family members to get an annual vision exam,

because failing vision can go unnoticed by a person able to carry out daily activities such as reading the paper or watching television. However, vision problems can be the cause of a fall and improving vision can go a long way in preventing falls. A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association by researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles, showed the effect of cataract surgery on helping patients prevent falls. The study found that for the oldest patients, and those who were very ill, those who had cataracts removed sustained 16 percent fewer hip fractures in the year after surgery than those who did not. Patients ages 80 to 84 experienced the most significant benefit, with 28 percent fewer hip fractures. The study underscores the important role vision plays in healthy aging. Holand recommends that family caregivers help their care recipients update glasses frequently and consider getting a pair with single vision distance lenses for some activities, such as walking outside. • Home Environment: It’s important to make periodic assessments of the home to reduce tripping hazards. Keep pathways clear

of clutter and well-lighted, make sure floors are dry, ensure that stairs are level and evenly spaced, and install handrails wherever there is more than one step down. Also, carefully gather wires, tape down carpets, and install grab bars in the bathroom so no one is tempted to grab onto a towel bar (which is not meant to support weight). Especially for those seniors who have some incontinence and find themselves hurrying to the bathroom, it’s critical that their pathways are clutterfree, secure and well-lighted. • Footwear: Research says if you’re over 65, you increase your risk of falling if you walk barefoot or with only socks. Our reflexes decrease as we age, so if your family member happens to step on something injurious, the reflex that causes him or her to hop off it may cause them to fall. Encourage your family member to wear comfortable, well-fitting shoes both around the house and outside. • Assistive Devices: If your family member uses a cane, walker or crutch, make sure it fits properly in terms of height and handle grip size, and that they use it correctly. At least once a month, turn it upside down and

make sure the rubber tips are in good shape and change them if they show signs of wear. • Balance: Good balance is important to prevent falls. But a person’s balance may be affected by illness or medication. If you feel you have to hold your family member or they may topple, talk to your doctor. He or she may recommend a balance retraining program. • Muscle strength: Research at California State University showed that physical activity plays an important role in preventing and/or lowering an older adult’s risk for falling. As a caregiver, you can help your family member keep up their muscle strength by reminding them, coaching them, or participating with them. According to VNSNY’s Holand, various forms of exercise can help, including walking, tai chi, yoga, strength training, and exercise classes for seniors. Visit VNSNY.org or call 1-800-675-0391 to learn more about home—and communitybased programs and services that can be integrated into your unique clinical and social needs. (Submitted)

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overdoses spurs committee in Mamaroneck By JAMES PERO Staff Writer Amidst a rash of recent overdoses in the village of Mamaroneck, the mayor, Police Department, schools and concerned residents have begun to galvanize in an attempt to fight back against a sweeping opiate epidemic. According to village police, five overdoses have taken place in the village since July—two of which were fatal—prompting cries from concerned residents and a call to action from Mayor Norman Rosenblum, a Republican. “It’s a true epidemic,” the mayor said. “It’s one of the greatest threats to society in general.” Village police said that while toxicology reports are still pending, opiates appear to have been involved in at least several if not all of the overdoses; two of which occurred between Sept. 2 and Sept 6. According to the police, the ages of the victims are 59, 30, 28, 25 and 24. They were unable to provide any further details on the most recent overdose, but two of the overdoses were stabilized from the emergency overdose prevention drug Narcan. In response, Rosenblum said the village will form a new Committee on Drug Abuse Policy designed to help combat the deadly scourge in the community. Currently, the mayor said, the committee consists of himself, Deputy Mayor Louis Santoro, a Republican, village police Chief Chris Leahy, village residents and students,

as well as Westchester County District Attorney James McCarty and Village Court Justice Christie Derrico. While representatives from Mamaroneck’s school district were not invited to the first meeting, Rosenblum said that Schools Superintendent Dr. Robert Shaps was invited and will be attending the committee’s next meeting on Sept. 22. According to Rosenblum, among the specific objectives of the committee will be to raise awareness of the severity of the drug problem facing the village. By bringing members of the community together with school administrators and police, he hopes that open dialogue can affect change. “When we bury this stuff, what we’re really burying are the kids,” the mayor said. While an official policy has yet to be outlined by the committee, one area that the mayor has targeted for increased efforts is the Mamaroneck school district; an arena Rosenblum considers paramount to helping prevent drug abuse before it’s too late. According to Helene Fremder, a social worker for Mamaroneck High School and coordinator for the social work department in the school district, the committee marks a significant step toward helping young adults stray away from drug use. “It takes a community to make a dent in these kinds of changes,” she said. “It has to be a multi-pronged approach.” Currently, she said, despite 35 percent of the high school’s health lessons being devoted

to drug education, and an array of school programs that promote healthy lifestyles, there are currently no programs that address opioid or opiate abuse specifically. Opioids, she explained, are covered under the normal health curriculum amidst other drugs, and there is currently no prevention work directed solely at opioids or opiates. However, for young adults, opiate and opioid abuse presents a unique risk, with opiates use rates more than doubling amongst 18- to 25-yearolds over the past decade, according to the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC. Forty-five percent of heroin addicts, the center says, started with abusing prescription medication. One village of Larchmont resident, Susanna HerlitzFerguson, who joined efforts to prevent opioid abuse after one of her four children saw several of his acquaintances fall victim to drug overdoses, said she feels there just isn’t enough being done in the community. “Suburban towns have an extreme desire for perfect reputations, to attract people to come live in the community,” she said, adding that as a result drug use tends to get “swept under the rug.” Herlitz-Ferguson, who is a member of the recently formed committee, hopes that by creating open conversation about drug abuse in Mamaroneck, perceptions in the community will change as well. “All the parents believe this couldn’t happen to their children,” she said. “We need to wake people up.” According to the CDC, fatal heroin overdoses,

spurred by spikes in the use of prescription opioids like oxycodone, have skyrocketed in the past decade, quadrupling to more than 10,000 per year in the U.S. between 2002 to 2014. In response, onus has shifted, not just to federal and state elected officials—the former of which is currently contemplating allocating $1.1 billion to opioid prevention funding nationwide—but to local communities such as Mamaroneck. On Sept. 22, Herlitz-Fergu-

son, in addition to several other concerned residents, held an open forum at the Regatta in Mamaroneck to discuss how to address rising drug use in the community and what both parents and kids can do about it. The meeting, which Herlitz-Ferguson hopes will be one of many, is just one step toward addressing Mamaroneck’s problem, she said. “It’s better late than never,” she said. CONTACT: james@hometwn.com

With five confirmed overdoses since July, the village of Mamaroneck will form a committee intent on combatting a rampant opioid epidemic that has swept communities nationwide. Pictured is naloxone, also known as Narcan, that is used to block the effects of opioids. Photo courtesy Flickr.com

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Replace smoke alarms every 10 years The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York, FASNY, is clanging the alarm with the message, “Don’t wait – check the date!”—the 2016 theme of the annual Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 9–15—promoting the importance of replacing smoke alarms every 10 years. “Functioning smoke alarms reduce by half the risk of dying in a home fire, so it is extremely important to make sure they’re working properly”, said FASNY President Kenneth Pienkowski. Pienkowski noted that families utilizing a 10-year-life smoke alarm in the home can remove a potentially high-danger component of human error from the reliability of alarms. Statistics show that three out of five U.S. home fire deaths occur in homes with no smoke alarms or no working alarms. Homes with battery-disabled smoke alarms or alarms that have outlasted their full functionality put people at increased risk in the event of a home fire. Beginning Jan. 1, 2017 in New York state, the sale of smoke-detecting devices pow-

ered by removable, replaceable batteries will be prohibited. Instead, retailers will be able to sell only smoke-detecting devices with a power source that isn’t removable and lasts at least a decade. Increased availability of extended-life batteries and new tamper-resistant smoke detectors is expected to help individuals and families better protect themselves and their loved ones. Existing devices already in homes will be allowed to remain there until they stop functioning, and smoke detectors with replaceable batteries will continue to be on sale in the state throughout 2016. New York state law requires that all homes and businesses must have working smoke detectors. Smoke detectors with a 10-year lifespan are already on the market; most are powered by lithium batteries, not a traditional 9-volt. FASNY, along with the approximately 110,000 volunteer firefighters in New York state and safety advocates nationwide, is joining forces during Fire Prevention Week to remind

residents to take the following precautions: Smoke alarms: replace every 10 years. • A smoke alarm’s age can be determined by looking on the back or side of the smoke alarm, where the date of manufacture can be found. • Smoke alarms should be replaced 10 years from that date (not the date of purchase or installation). Replace all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old—or sooner if they don’t respond properly. Batteries: test monthly, replace yearly. • Smoke alarms should be tested monthly, and batteries should be replaced when they begin to chirp, signaling that they’re running low. Two-thirds of fire deaths occur in homes with no or nonfunctioning smoke alarms. • Have at least one smoke alarm on every floor, including the basement and in every bedroom and outside each sleeping area. • Make sure everyone in the home knows the sound of the smoke alarm and understands

Beginning Jan. 1, 2017 in New York state, the sale of smoke-detecting devices powered by removable, replaceable batteries will be prohibited. Retailers will only be able to sell smoke-detecting devices with a power source that isn’t removable and lasts at least a decade. Photo courtesy consumerdigest.com

what to do when they hear it. Fire Prevention Week is the longest running public health and safety observance on record, with the president of the United States signing a proclamation declaring a national observance during that week every year

since 1925. NFPA has been the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week since 1922. For more information on smoke alarms and this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, visit firepreventionweek.org. Founded in 1872, the Fire-

men’s Association of the State of New York represents the interests of the approximately 110,000 volunteer firefighters and emergency medical personnel in the state. For more information, visit fasny.com. (Submitted)

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Con Ed, saving energy and Columbus Day HARRISON HAPPENINGS Mayor Ron Belmont

I am happy to report that the board members of the Energy Improvement Corporation, EIC, unanimously agreed to accept the town/village of Harrison as a member. This is a major milestone for our community and I look forward to the implementation of energy-saving initiatives that will not only impact our environment on a broad scale, but will also generate savings for many of our businesses and building owners. Monday, Oct. 10 is Columbus Day and Town Hall will be closed. Please make note of the sanitation schedule change for the week of Oct. 10. Garbage and recycling normally collected on Monday will be collected on Tuesday, Oct. 11. Tuesday’s collection will be made on Wednesday, Oct. 12. There will be no bulk trash collection on Wednesday. The Harrison Public Library and Magic Box Productions, a leading media arts education nonprofit organization, invites Harrison residents to participate in a community-based oral history project on Monday, Oct. 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Town Hall. Don’t miss the opportunity to be

a part of Harrison’s history as you share exciting and interesting topics about our town’s past, present and future. Please take note of the following public service announcement, from Con Edison, that affects the following locations: Halstead Avenue and King Street #WG16007422-WTH-P5 (estimated start date: Sept. 29, estimated end date: Oct. 29) and Halstead Avenue between West and Hunter streets #WG16013719-WTH-P2 (estimated start date: Sept. 30, estimated end date: Oct. 31). A Con Edison contractor will be working in your neighborhood for the next several days on a gas construction project. While they work, they’ll need to store supplies and equipment along the road in some areas. They also may need to excavate your sidewalk, driveway or lawn area. If your property is affected, they will restore it. If you have questions about the upcoming work or private facilities buried in your lawn, such as sprinkler lines or electric dog fences, you may reach Kevin Dowling at dowlingke@ coned.com. During the work, they may need to interrupt gas service temporarily. They will notify you in advance if your service will be affected. They will need access to your home to restore your gas ser-

vice, and they will work with you to accommodate your schedule. If you are not home when work is completed and need your service restored, or have questions about landscaping or paving restoration after the work is completed, please call 1-800-75-CONED (1-800-752-6633) referencing the job identification number listed above. Please note that there is usually a delay between the end of the project and the final landscaping or paving restoration, which is completed by different contractors. Con Ed is committed to working closely with you to minimize any inconvenience, and appreciates your patience. If you have any questions, please contact Westchester Public Affairs at 925-6361 or WestchesterPA@ conEd.com. In closing, I would like to wish all my Jewish friends and neighbors a very happy and joy filled Rosh Hashanah. May this new year be filled with peace, happiness and good health. The next “Lunch with the Mayor” is on Friday, Oct. 7 and I will be at Porta Napoli Restaurant, located at 261 Halstead Ave. in downtown 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.

KETAMINE from page 1

behaviors. Young said traditional cognitive therapy without ketamine treatment only provides relief to 30 percent of patients out of the 17 million people nationwide that are suffering from major depressive disorder. There is no current information on the long-term effects of ketamine use for treating depression. According to an official from American Psychiatric Association, the organization does not have an official opinion, as of press time, but it is currently studying the impacts of ketamine as a use for treating depression. Sarah Peddicord, a press officer for the FDA, told the Review that the agency will not comment on investigational uses of medications. CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com

Longtime Westchester anesthesiologist Dr. Alan Young has started using the experimental drug ketamine to alleviate suicidal ideations in patients with major depressive disorder. Photo courtesy Dr. Alan Young

She’s not crazy, her name just rhymes with it. Read Lenore Skenazy’s column every week in the Review.

A past contributor to the Daily News and the New York Sun, Skenazy has also appeared on “The Daily Show,” been profiled in the New Yorker and even had her own reality TV show, “World’s Worst Mom.”

What a face! Peanut Butter is a beautiful 1-year-old male tabby cat with lots of personality. He is very sweet, very playful and a little nutty. If you are looking for a shadow to be your fur-ever best friend, he is the kitty for you! Peanut Butter is neutered, up-to-date with all vaccinations, in excellent health and microchipped. His adoption donation is $100. To meet Peanut Butter, please contact Pet Rescue at 835-3332 or visit ny-petrescue.org. (Submitted)

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Harrison & Rye Home Sales Listings provided by the office of Westchester County Clerk Timothy C. Idoni Photos courtesy Zillow.com, Trulia.com, Hotpads.com, Spotproperty.com, Randrealty.com, Redfin.com & Maps.google.com

31 Gramercy Avenue, Rye $2,731,000 Sale Date: 7/21/16

34 Colby Avenue, Rye $1,725,000 Sale Date: 7/21/16

40 Helen Avenue, Rye $2,275,000 Sale Date: 7/12/16

47 Barlow Lane, Rye $1,830,000 Sale Date: 7/22/16

50 Fairway Avenue, Rye $2,510,000 Sale Date: 7/15/16

68 Hill Street, Rye $1,025,000 Sale Date: 7/20/16

86 Halsted Place, Rye $3,555,000 Sale Date: 7/11/16

92 Mendota Avenue, Rye $2,500,000 Sale Date: 7/27/16

119 White Plains Avenue, West Harrison $620,000 Sale Date: 7/11/16

121 Apawamis Avenue, Rye $3,050,000 Sale Date: 7/18/16

140 Osborn Road, Harrison $1,950,000 Sale Date: 7/26/16

141 Florence Avenue, Rye $1,125,000 Sale Date: 8/19/16

189 Union Avenue, Harrison $1,135,000 Sale Date: 7/12/16

320 Columbus Avenue, West Harrison $680,000 Sale Date: 8/1/16

806 Forest Avenue, Rye $2,387,500 Sale Date: 7/15/16

10 Eleanor Street, Rye $855,000 Sale Date: 7/29/16

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October 2016

Planning ahead... SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Bullying Prevention Month

Rosh Hashanah

Schools closed

It’s Great to Live in Harrison Car Show 10 a.m., West Harrison business district

Humane Society 8th annual Dog Walk 10 a.m., Harbor Island Park, Mamaroneck

Schools closed

Columbus Day, government offices and schools closed

Harrison Columbus Day Parade 10 a.m., Halstead Avenue

Rosh Hashanah

Yom Kippur

Board of Education meeting 7:15 p.m., LMK

Schools closed

Town board meeting 7:30 p.m., Municipal building

SAT registration deadline

Zoning board meeting 7:30 p.m., Municipal building

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PTA Car Wash 10 a.m., PUR

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

School bond vote

Board of Education meeting 7:15 p.m., LMK

Harrison High School College Fair

ACT testing

Town board meeting 7:30 p.m., Municipal building

Choral Cabaret 7 p.m., HHS

Halloween

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

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Bids shall be submitted in sealed envelopes marked “RFB #16/17-22: Pneumatic Controls/HVAC” on the outside. Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 21, 2016 by the Purchasing Agent (or his duly designated representative), Harrison Central School District, Business Office, 50 Union Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528; (914) 630-3011; Fax: (914) 835-2715, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read. Specifications and bid forms may be obtained at www.empirestatebidsystem.com or from the district Business Office beginning Wednesday, October 5, 2016. The Harrison Central School District is not responsible for bids opened prior to the bid opening if bid number and opening date do not appear on the envelope. Bids opened prior to the date and time indicated are invalid. The bidder assumes the risk of any delay in the mail, or in the handling of the mail by employees of the Harrison Central School District, as well as improper hand delivery. The Harrison Central School District reserves the right to waive any informalities in the bids, or to reject all bids, or to accept any bid which in the opinion of the Board will be to their best interest. By order of the Board of Education Gene George, Purchasing Agent Dated: October 5, 2016

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3 a.m. tweets from history RHYMES WITH CRAZY Lenore Skenazy

@Mummified_Tut Crooked Cleopatra is an eating machine. Check out before and after hieroglyphics. #HungryHungryHippo @Mummified_Tut Crooked Cleo says she’ll help the slaves. Who built your palace, lady? @Mummified_Tut Cracked Cleopatra is a disaster. Her needle is 1,000 times too big to use. BAD JUDGEMENT! @Mummified_Tut Cracked Cleopatra didn’t just make a DEAL with ISIS. She made a TEMPLE for ISIS. She has lost ALL credibility. @Mummified_Tut OpatraCare “choice” a total LIE. You don’t get to pick your healer. If you get bitten by an asp, you die. #Crazy! @Mummified_Tut Crooked Cleo’s husband slept with his grape-peeling girl. He is the WORST abuser of women in ancient history! @Mummified_Tut Bird, bird, eye, throne, owl! @Mummified_Tut Crooked Cleopatra is 100% controlled by Rome. BAD LEADERSHIP @Mummified_Tut An extremely credible source has called my office and told me that Crooked Cleo was born in Mesopotamia. * @WINSTONChurchill_WWII Horrible Hitler spent a fortune designing the swastika and it turns out to be an old Hindu thing. #SAD @WINSTONChurchill_WWII Who thinks he’s going to take over the world but can’t even spell “furor” right? @WINSTONChurchill_WWII Horrible Hitler’s chances of winning are nil. He has no STRENGTH or STAMINA. @WINSTONChurchill_WWII Horrible Hitler looks exhausted. Eva should dump him.

@WINSTONChurchill_WWII Hitler didn’t WIN Poland, he STOLE it. Nobody likes him. @WINSTONChurchill_WWII Who’s been hitting the strudel at 3 a.m.? Battle of the Bulge starts at home, Hitty. @WINSTONChurchill_WWII Horrible Hitler spent billions of Reichsmarks on posters against me. Of course, a billion Reichsmarks isn’t much! @WINSTONChurchill_WWII HH a leader? More like a lederhosen. #UNQUALIFIED @WINSTONChurchill_WWII Heil, heil, heil. That’s not leadership, that’s aerobics. @WINSTONChurchill_WWII Ever notice HH never smiles? I wonder if he has teeth. He is the WORST madman ever! @WINSTONChurchill_WWII How can Horrible Hitler beat the Allies when he can’t even figure out how to shave his upper lip? @WINSTONChurchill_WWII Horrible Hitler did an absolutely terrible job of invading Russia. It is a TOTAL DISASTER. @WINSTONChurchill_WWII Hitler wasn’t even born in Germany. * @Sigmund123 Goofy Jung is the WORST psychoanalyst in Vienna. His patients are all getting crazier. @Sigmund123 Jung has got to be one of the dumbest interpreters of subconscious symbolism ever. Analyze this! : ( @Sigmund123 Jung is as dumb as a rock. That’s not a universal archetype, just true. Major lightweight with linzer torte for brains. * @realAlbertEinstein Madame Curie is a loose cannon in the lab. No one has WORSE JUDGMENT—except her poor husband. @realAlbertEinstein Maybe Kooky Madame Curie should spend a little less time with isotopes and a little more at the hairdresser.

@realAlbertEinstein Be careful, Kooky Curie! Your fans are more excited about relativity than radioactivity! @realAlbertEinstein Just another dud lady scientist. #SAD @realAlbertEinstein Kooky Curie is very weak on quantum theory, which is what the people want. Her career is dead. @realAlbertEinstein Kooky Curie hasn’t created a single bomb in her whole life. Unless you count her hairstyle. @realAlbertEinstein She does not have the RIGHT TEMPERAMENT to revolutionize science. @realAlbertEinstein Kooky Curie is a failed scientist. That glow is her burning out. @realAlbertEinstein She lacks fission. * @LEONARDO-in-da-hood Michelangelo is a joke. He’s in the pocket of the Medicis. @LEONARDO-in-da-hood He will never MAKE FIRENZE GREAT AGAIN! @LEONARDO-in-da-hood What a lightweight. Mediocre Mikey has to make his sculptures big and naked to get attention. #PATHETIC @LEONARDO-in-da-hood I’ve seen paint-by-numbers better than Mikey’s latest Moses. He should go home and relax. @LEONARDO-in-da-hood If you’ve got a block of marble, keep it away from Mediocre Mikey or he’ll chisel it into a lawn ornament. @LEONARDO-in-da-hood Interesting how my commissions go up whenever Mikey unveils another painting. @LEONARDO-in-da-hood Mediocre Mikey just doesn’t get it. No one wants to see Mary mourning her Son. #TACKY @LEONARDO-in-da-hood LIES! I never tried to get the Sistine job! @LEONARDO-in-da-hood I wouldn’t hire Mediocre Mikey to paint my garage. CONTACT: lskenazy@yahoo.com

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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETING OF HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, IN THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER, NEW YORK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a resolution of the Board of Education of Harrison Central School District, in the County of Westchester, New York, adopted on August 10, 2016, a Special District Meeting of the qualified voters of said School District will be held on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 from 7:00 o’clock A.M. to 9:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time) for the purpose of the voting on the following Bond Proposition: BOND PROPOSITION RESOLVED: (a) That the Board of Education of the Harrison Central School District, in the County of Westchester, New York (the “District”), is hereby authorized to construct additions and infrastructure and other improvements and alterations to District school buildings and sites (the “Project”) substantially as described in a budget summary ( the “Budget Summary”), dated August 8, 2016, prepared with the assistance of H2M architects + engineers and Arris Contracting Company, Inc., which Budget Summary is on file and available for public inspection at the office of the District Clerk, consisting (as and where necessary) of the partial reconstruction of, and construction of additions and improvements to, District school buildings and the sites thereof, including construction of building additions to provide new classroom, cafeteria, music, guidance and other space; interior reconfiguration and renovation of classroom and other space; and infrastructure improvements including roofs, masonry, exterior cladding, chimneys, windows and doors, gas and electrical utilities, lighting, air-conditioning , entrances, walks, and track and fielding; improvements to enhance accessibility and safety for the physically challenged and asbestos abatement; all of the foregoing to include the original furnishings, equipment, machinery, apparatus and ancillary or related demolition, site and other work required in connection therewith; and to expend therefor, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and to the financing thereof, an amount not to exceed the estimated maximum cost of $46,500,000; provided that the detailed costs of the components of the Project as set forth in the Budget Summary may be reallocated among such components if the Board of Education shall determine that such reallocation is in the best interests of the District; (b) that a tax is hereby voted in the amount of not to exceed $46,500,000 to finance such cost, such tax to be levied and collected in installments in such years and in such amounts as shall be determined by said Board of Education; and (c) that in anticipation of said tax, bonds of the District are hereby authorized to be issued in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $46,500,000 and a tax is hereby voted to pay the interest on said bonds as the same shall become due and payable. Such Bond Proposition shall appear on the ballots to be inserted in the voting machines used for voting at said Special District Meeting in substantially the following condensed form: BOND PROPOSITION YES NO RESOLVED: (a) That the Board of Education of the Harrison Central School District, in the County of Westchester, New York (the “District”), is hereby authorized to construct additions and infrastructure and other improvements and alterations to District school buildings and sites substantially as described in a budget summary prepared with the assistance of H2M architects + engineers and Arris Contracting Company, Inc., and to expend therefor not to exceed $46,500,000; (b) that a tax is hereby voted in the amount of not to exceed $46,500,000 to finance such cost, such tax to be levied and collected in installments in such years and in such amounts as shall be determined by said Board of Education; and (c) that in anticipation of said tax, bonds of the District are hereby authorized to be issued in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $46,500,000 and a tax is hereby voted to pay the interest on said bonds as the same shall become due and payable. The voting will be conducted by ballot on voting machines as provided in the Education Law and the polls will remain open from 7:00 o’clock A.M. to 9:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time) and as much longer as may be necessary to enable the voters then present to cast their ballots. 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 the 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 3:30 P.M., at the Administrative Offices, 50 Union Avenue, Harrison, New York. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the 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 Towns 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. 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 Special District Meeting, October 18, 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 October 11, 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 October 17, 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 October 18, 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 o’clock A.M. (Prevailing Time) and 3:30 o’clock 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. FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that although voting machines will be used to record the votes on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, there will be no registration of voters in advance of said vote. 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 School District for a period of 30 days next preceding October 18, 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. Only qualified voters will be permitted to vote. BY THE ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Dated: August 10, 2016 Christine Beitler District Clerk

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SPORTS

A disappointing farewell LIVE MIKE Mike Smith

Last Thursday, I trekked down to the Bronx to watch David Ortiz, my favorite major league player, in his final game against the New York Yankees. But through the touching pregame ceremony, and the feeling of watching him on the field for the last time, I couldn’t shake the feeling that, as much as I would miss Big Papi, it wouldn’t be half as much as I missed the feeling of going to games at the old Yankee Stadium. Don’t get me wrong. The new stadium, which opened its doors in 2009, is beautiful. State-of-the-art facilities, huge video scoreboards, a number of higher-end dining options; it’s everything a fan should want in a venue. But it’s just not the same. Even for a Boston fan, head-

ing into the House that Ruth Built was always exhilarating. The cramped, winding corridors, the smell of stale beer that hung around the place, that moment when you first laid your eyes on the roof’s famous façade as you made your way out from the bowels of the stadium? There was a certain charm to the old place. And a big part of that charm— for lack of a better word—came from the sort of Yankee fans who used to populate the place. It used to be a badge of honor to wear my Red Sox finery to 153rd Street. I knew that once I set foot inside the cathedral of baseball, I’d have a whole lot of things flying at me—mostly taunts, but also the occasional half-eaten pretzel—as I headed into enemy territory to take my seat. I can still remember the way the entire stadium shook during the 2004 ALCS when Pedro Martinez took the mound in Game 2, and the Yankee faithful showered him with a chorus of

“Who’s your daddy?” chants. Thursday night’s scene, however, was a far cry from that. Of course, a lot of that has to do with the Yankees’ disappointing play this year. After an August surge, the Yanks struggled down the stretch and came into the game with the Red Sox barely clinging to their playoff hopes; they would be mathematically eliminated before the game was over. The result was that I missed out on what could have been a tremendous experience, watching a stadium full of Yankee fans raining boos on the Red Sox slugger until potentially offering him a begrudging round of applause on his exit. As it stood, the stadium was about half empty, with at least half of the fans in attendance decked out in Sox gear. A few old-school holdouts tried to whip the Bombers fans into an anti-Red Sox frenzy, but they just didn’t have it in them to muster up the same level of en-

On Sept. 29, Sports Editor Mike Smith went to Yankee Stadium to bid adieu to Red Sox slugger David Ortiz. Smith, like many fans, misses the aura of the old Yankee Stadium. Photo/Mike Smith

mity for the Red Sox that was commonplace just 10 short years ago. But even if the building and the atmosphere will never be the quite same, there is some hope that one day, we might see something approximating the good old days of this rivalry.

On my way out of the stadium after the game, an older Yankee fan—no doubt inspired by more than a few of the stadium’s $12 beers—told me, in no uncertain terms, that the Red Sox stunk. Honestly, it warmed my heart. I walked up to him with a smile on my face, wished his

team the best of luck in the playoffs, and headed on out the door. Maybe there’s still a lit of the old Bronx still alive; we just need to make Yankee Stadium great again.

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Game Notes: • Harrison scored 33 unanswered points in the first quarter • Stephen Windisch had two touchdown catches and two interceptions • Six Huskies found the end zone against Lincoln By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor After a rough start to the season, things seem to be turning around for the Harrison football team, which trounced visiting Lincoln on Sept. 30 to win its third straight game. The Huskies torched the Lancers, opening the game by scoring 33 unanswered points en route to a 53-6 victory that put them above the .500 mark for the first time this season. After recovering the opening kickoff, the Huskies wasted little time putting points on the board, as Stephen Windisch took a screen pass from Michael Cherico in for a touchdown on Harrison’s first offensive play. The Huskies recovered another fumble on the ensuing kickoff, and a few plays later, Thomas Gresham found the end zone to make the score 14-0 just 34 seconds into the game. By the end of the first quarter, the game was out of control and

head coach Dominic Zanot was able to rotate some of the second teamers in. The easy win, Zanot said, was a major boost. “It’s always great for team morale when everyone gets opportunities,” he said. “Early in the year, we’ve had a lot of fourquarter games, but [on Friday] we were able to get everyone involved.” Windisch hauled in two touchdown passes, and five other Huskies, including quarterbacks Michael Cherico and Frank Nannariello, also found the end zone on the day. Cherico and Nannariello combined to complete 8-of-9 passes for 154 yards and five touchdowns as Harrison’s air attack took amajor step forward. “It’s something we’ve been

wanting to put in during the year,” Zanot said. “The kids started really executing in practice, and we saw that and we started to implement that in the games.” The Huskies have won their last three games after starting the season with back-to-back losses, something that Zanot feels speaks to the willingness of his players to continue to improve. And although Harrison has been beset by injury, losing starting linebackers Rob Donohue and Kyle Stalteri, the head coach has been pleased with the play of Lucca Siqueira, Doug Dorado and Christian Steinns, who have filled in nicely. “Losing some key members, it’s a really big impact when you think that our last three

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wins have been without multiple two-way starters,” Zanot said. “I think it says a lot about the kids and their ‘next man up’ mentality.” The Huskies hope to keep their winning streak alive on Oct. 7, when they host 2015 Class A state runner up Lourdes. Coming into Friday’s matchup, Zanot said the Huskies will need to focus on stopping running back Joe Scaglione, who missed the first few games of the season with a wrist injury, and sophomore speedster Jaheim Jones, who won a national title in the freshman 100-meter dash last June. “[Jones] is going to be the fastest kid we’ve faced this year and he may be the fastest player our kids will face in their ca- Harrison defenders converge on the Lincoln quarterback on Sept. 30. reers,” Zanot said. “So those are two really, really good players.” CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com

Stephen Windisch rushes past a Lincoln defender for his first touchdown on Sept. 30. Windisch had two touchdown receptions and two interceptions.

Michael Cherico gets set to hand the ball off against Lincoln at Harrison High School. Cherico passed for 92 yards and three touchdowns.

Thomas Gresham hits the hole against Lincoln. Photos/Mike Smith

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