October 21, 2016

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October 21, 2016 | Vol. 4, Number 43 | www.harrisonreview.com

A SPOOKTACULAR DAY Sisters Julia and Lyla get started on their Halloween-themed window painting at this year’s annual Halloween window painting contest held on Oct. 16 in downtown Harrison. For coverage, see page 19. Photo/Andrew Dapolite

Latimer, Killian debate centers on Albany reform By JAMES PERO Staff Writer Two candidates for New York state Senate in Westchester’s 37th District continue to court undecided voters in a series of scheduled debates leading up to Election Day. At the Harrison Public Library on Monday, Oct. 17, in front of residents from across the county, incumbent state Sen. George Latimer, a Rye Democrat, squared off against challenger Julie Killian, a Republican

councilwoman from Rye. While Latimer, now a two-term senator, looked to champion his blue collar Westchester roots and breadth of experience—he has spent nearly 30 years in elected office—Killian, a first-time Senate candidate, looked to pivot her newcomer status as a harbinger of Albany reform; a major theme in her campaign so far. “I decided to run for state Senate the day [Sheldon] Silver was arrested,” said Killian, referring to the former Democratic New York state speaker of the As-

sembly. “Then, Senate leader Dean Skelos was arrested; one Democrat; one Republican…. We deserve better.” On policy, much of the differentiation between the candidates was made in the minutia, with both candidates agreeing on substance, but not means. A question regarding either candidate’s willingness to raise the state gas tax in order to fund infrastructure projects elicited a resounding no from both sides. Each candidate, however, outlined different approaches.

While Latimer, 62, said he would entertain supporting the maintenance to the state’s infrastructure through bond issuance, Killian pointed to the elimination of New York state’s Scaffold Law—which establishes contractors’ “absolute liability” for elevation-related injuries and contributes to costly insurance rates in addition to lawsuits— as a major point for reform. Additionally, a question regarding the Women’s Agenda DEBATE continued on page 16

School district voters approve $46.5M bond By COREY STOCKTON Staff Writer In an Oct. 18 referendum, residents of the Harrison Central School District overwhelmingly supported a $46.5 million bond aimed at addressing infrastructural and overcrowding concerns in each of the district’s six schools. Eighty percent, or 1,693 residents, voted in favor of the bond, which grants the district $46.5 million to be repaid over a 30-year term; just 414 residents voted against the bond. Louis Wool, school district superintendent, said that this bond will have no impact on district taxes. The bond will be repaid through the district’s capital improvements budget, about $2.6 million. And the district has no other debt; debt from a $22 million bond borrowed in 1996 was paid off last year. The largest portion of the funding—more than 50 percent—will be used to address infrastructural concerns at Louis M. Klein Middle School, LMK. That work will include replacement of the school’s roof and façade. The LMK auditorium will also undergo a complete overhaul, and the cafeteria will be renovated with a small expansion. The field adjacent to the school will also be upgraded with a new surface, lights, restrooms and bleachers. Ilissa Marks, president of the PTA and a parent of the district, told the Review, “The biggest part for me is [repair-

ing] the exterior of LMK,” adding that she thought the district’s plan was well-prepared. Heather Schwartz, a parent with three students in the district, said the infrastructural repairs at LMK and across the district’s schools were, first and foremost, an issue of safety. Parsons Memorial and Harrison Avenue schools will both undergo minor infrastructural repairs as well as major expansions, totaling about $11 million. Since 2007, much of the district’s capital improvement budget had been used to temporarily address overcrowding issues in those schools, including converting maintenance closets, bathrooms and offices into classrooms. Parsons will see six new classrooms and a new cafeteria, as well as an elevator to bring the school closer to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Harrison Avenue will get four new classrooms, plus new bathrooms and a cafeteria expansion. Harrison High School will also undergo expansion. Wool said the creation of eight new classrooms will allow students to continue challenging themselves and filling their schedules with college-level classes. Expansions to the school’s guidance department, including a new guidance center, will help students plan for college and meet with representatives BOND continued on page 20

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5 injured in car crash outside WESTMED

Rye police currently have not yet determined the cause of a car accident that left five people hurt. Photos/Andrew Dapolite

By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer On Oct. 17, five individuals sustained injuries when they were involved in a motor vehicle accident near the entrance of a Rye urgent care clinic on 1 Theall Road. The Rye City Police Department responded to an emergency call made by WESTMED Medical Group on a report of a serious motor vehicle accident that caused multiple injuries at approximately 3:36 p.m. According to police, a 2014 Toyota operated by Lucy Piombino, 55, of Harrison, was observed on the sidewalk near the front entrance of the medical facility and had crashed into a 2010 Lexus that was occupied by Mariela Leech, 79, of Rye. While Piombino was not treated for any physical damage, police report that Leech sustained minor injuries. The WESTMED medical staff treated several pedestrians that were also involved in the incident. Amy Friedman, 66, of White Plains, was on the sidewalk when she was struck by the Piombino’s

vehicle. Police said the woman was thrown up onto the hood of the car and crashed into the windshield, and then fell under the vehicle and was run over. According to Jaime Urteaga, an eyewitness to the events, as many as seven individuals lifted the vehicle in order for the woman, who was pinned under the car, to escape. “The scene was tragic for everyone who witnessed it,” he said. The woman’s husband, Jacob Friedman, 70, was also struck by the Toyota and complained about head and neck pain. Both Amy and Jacob Friedman were transported to the Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla following their injuries. According to police, Amy Friedman is in critical condition and is being treated for possible spinal injuries; however the condition of Jacob Friedman is currently unknown. Police said a 5-year-old boy who was in the company of his mother was also struck by the Toyota and thrown into a metal park bench. The child and his mother were treated at the WESTMED medical facil-

ity, but the boy was ultimately transported to the Westchester Medical Center for a laceration on his head. Piombino was reportedly uninjured but was transported to the White Plains Hospital for evaluation. Police said Leech was transported to the Connecticut-based Greenwich Hospital with minor injuries. According to Rye City Police Commissioner Michael Corcoran, police are actively investigating the cause of the accident. “It appears the Toyota jumped the curb from a handicapped parking spot and hit a parked car, a parking baluster, the child, the pedestrians, a walkway column light, and another parking baluster, and ultimately came to a stop when it crashed into the Lexus,” he said. Police said it appears to be an accident; however, a final determination about the causation of the incident has not been concluded, as of press time. There are currently no criminal charges against anyone involved in the accident. CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com

The operator of a 2014 Toyota, Lucy Piombino, 55, was transported to White Plains Hospital for evaluation, but did not sustain any physical injuries in the accident.

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Commission extends Seaside Johnnies agreement

The Rye Town Park Commission voted to hire a restaurant consultant and reopen a new request for proposals on Oct. 18. In the meantime, the commission is currently negotiating a one-year license extension with Seaside Johnnies for 2017. File photo

By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer After months of uncertainty about selecting an operator to oversee and manage Rye Town Park’s restaurant, snack and concession stands, the park’s commission elected to extend its current license agreement with Seaside Johnnies for a one-year term just two months before the property would otherwise become vacant. But it remains unclear if the owners are agreeable to the shortterm deal. During the latest Rye Town Park Commission meeting on Oct. 18, commission members also voted in favor of hiring a restaurant consultant and republishing a new request for proposals, RFP, to operate the park’s restaurant, following mounting concern from residents who were displeased with the time period of the first RFP, which was released last summer, and felt that they were not thoroughly involved in the selection process. “I am happy that both resolutions passed,” said Rye City Councilwoman Julie Killian, a Republican and member of the park commission. “I think extending the license agreement for one year and having a restaurant consultant gives us the most flexibility. The consultant will write the best possible request for proposals and help us reach as wide of an audience as possible.” According to Mack Cunningham, a current member of the Rye Golf Club Commission, a restaurant consultant will expedite the process of selecting an operator for the park’s dining outlet. “When you’re looking to get into a deal with an operator for 10 years, you want to get it right,”

he said. “The process could take longer than the commission is willing to accept, but what a consultant will bring is value as far as identifying restaurateurs interested in the property.” Cunningham said the golf commission successfully hired a restaurant consultant to solicit restaurateurs to operate the club’s restaurant in 2013. According to Cunningham, the consultant helped the golf club drum up six favorable proposals to operate the Whitby Castle restaurant. Despite the park commission’s approval to extend its current license with Seaside Johnnies for one year, Killian told the Review that it is still uncertain if an extension will be reached with John Ambrose and Sam Chernin, the owners of Seaside Johnnies. “I don’t know if we’ll reach an agreement to extend the license at this point, but I’m confident we will work out what’s best for residents of the city of Rye and for the park,” she said. The current license agreement with Seaside Johnnies, which overlooks Oakland Beach and the Long Island Sound, expires at the end of 2016. Ambrose first opened the Rye Town Park restaurant, which is open seasonally from April to September, in 2000. Following an RFP that was sent out in late June, the owners of Seaside Johnnies proposed to expand on its current restaurant theme, while adding a tropical twist. Ambrose proposed to refurnish the beachfront snack bar and main restaurant. The proposal also included updates to equipment. In total, construction was estimated to cost $1 million. “I think the most important takeaway this time was that

everybody was in agreement that we should reopen the request for proposals,” said Rye Town Supervisor Gary Zuckerman, a Democrat and president of the commission. “Whether we will attract more bidders remains to be seen.” According to Zuckerman, Angelo Liberatore, an operating partner of the Fort Pond Bay Company—which operates Half Moon and Harvest on Hudson in Westchester County, and East by Northeast and the Stone Lion Inn in Montauk—previously expressed interest in resubmitting his restaurant proposal had a new one been issued. In August, Liberatore proposed to operate a full-service, seafood-focused concept restaurant called the Mission Fishery, serving Spanish-influenced American cuisine. The estimated total cost of the project was $724,350. Liberatore withdrew his proposal on Aug. 15, and hasn’t had any contact with the park commission since, according to Zuckerman. Zuckerman also told the Review that the park commission will once again seek a 10-year license agreement to begin operating the restaurant in 2018. The Rye Town Park Commission—which consists of representatives from the city and the town of Rye, and the villages of Port Chester, Rye Brook and the Rye Neck section of the village of Mamaroneck—is responsible for setting policy at the park and governing its operations. Liberatore and Ambrose could not be reached for comment, as of press time. CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com

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What’s going on... Harrison Public Library

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.

BOCES English and Citizenship Classes Visit harrisonpl.org for more information on programs and library hours.

West Harrison branch temporary closing 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.

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.

Sing Along Sundays with Chloe 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

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 Building. 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.

Halloween Craft & Coloring On Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Richard Halperin Memorial Building. For middle school grades and up, including adults. Make a fun Halloween craft, enjoy some snacks, and stay for a screening of the classic Mel Brook’s parody, “Young Frankenstein” (1974) at 7 p.m. Sponsored by the Friends of the Harrison Public Library. Registration is required online or by calling 835-0324.

Bilingual Storytime On Thursday, Oct. 27 from 9:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. at the Richard Halperin Memorial Building. For ages 1 to 4. This program is stories, songs and a puppet show in English and Spanish with Miss

Claudia and Miss Mariella.

Mommy and Me Yoga

Make the Difference

On Fridays 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.

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.

The Eugene J. Feeley Harrison High School Student Aid Fund Inc. has awarded grants to four Harrison High School 2016 graduates. The Faculty Selection Committee chooses students who are accepted at accredited colleges and are financially eligible. Lola Geiger, executive director of the Feeley Fund who was ably assisted by Mary Riguzzi, thanks all Harrison residents, parents and faculty for providing the financial assistance for these worthy young people. Contributions may be sent to The Feeley Fund, Harrison High School, 255 Union Ave., Harrison, NY 10528. The Class of 2017 may obtain information about the Feeley Fund from the Guidance Department of the Harrison High School.

Yoga with Angela

Neuberger Museum of Art

Chloe’s Sign & Play

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.

Google Cardboard On Saturday, Oct. 29 from 11 a.m. to noon at the Richard Halperin Memorial Building. Bring your smartphone and imagination. Learn how to use the Google Cardboard app to experience virtual reality, and create your own customized personal virtual reality viewer box from simple pieces easy for the whole family to assemble—which you’ll use to experience Halloween fun like never before. Cardboard will be provided. Space is limited, so please sign up online, by phone at 835-0324, or in-person at the Reference Desk. Kids under age 10 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Visual journal workshop

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.”

The Feeley Fund

On select Wednesdays. This is a six-week art workshop at the Richard Halperin Memorial Building; the next classes are scheduled for 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.

Harrison Recreation Halloween parades Come celebrate Halloween—dress up and march in the Halloween Parades at both locations below. All ages are welcome. Fee: Free. West Harrison Firehouse on Thursday, Oct. 27: 3:30 p.m. lineup, 4 p.m. start. Downtown Harrison, from Parsons School to Ma Riis Park on Oct. 27: 5:30 p.m. lineup, 6 p.m. start.

Neuberger Museum of Art is open Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 5 p.m., and is closed on Monday. The museum is located at 735 Anderson Hill Road in Purchase. For more information, call 251-6100 or visit neuberger.org.

‘Wrinkles of the City’ On Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m., “Posters, Politics, and Power in Communist Cuba: Screening and Discussion of ‘Wrinkles of the City’” will be held. Artist-made documentary “Wrinkles of the City” follows JR and José Parlá as they collaborate in Cuba for the Havana Biennale. Elizabeth Guffey, Purchase College professor of Art and Design History and author of the book “Poster: Paper in the Post-Digital Age,” will discuss how JR and Parlá’s project builds off the poster tradition in Communist Cuba. Free to Purchase College students, staff, and faculty, as well as Neuberger Museum of Art Circle Level Members. General admission: $10.

Election Day Casting your vote Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8. Apply for absentee ballot in person by Monday, Nov. 7 at the county Board of Elections, BOE, located at 25 Quarropas St. in White Plains. Phone number: 995-5700. 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. 12 by the BOE. 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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Letters to the Editor

George Latimer is above dirty politics

Why I support Julie Killian for Senate

To the Editor, George Latimer has served Larchmont and Mamaroneck brilliantly for many years. In one fell swoop, his opponent—in a constant barrage of negative mailings—would have us believe she’s a better choice for our communities. Not a chance. George has helped pass legislation allowing for the town of Mamaroneck and the village of Mamaroneck to govern their own parking rules by the train stations. He has secured money for public projects such as with the Larchmont library and the field at Mamaroneck High School. He fought while in county government for help for sewer project upgrades, and he responded when Ward Avenue residents needed help. He has been present as part of our communities, attending all manner of events from The Summit, to interfaith gatherings, to grieving with us at 9/11 ceremonies. He works with our local chambers of commerce, with our fire departments, our veterans’ posts and senior centers regularly. He has held “Coffee and Conversation” sessions at The Nautilus for well over a decade, with other elected officials, to speak directly with the people of our communities. He is intelligent and articulate, yet very normal and down to earth. Even for those who are on the other side of an issue, or in the other political party, they genuinely like George, the warmth of his personality and his sense of humor. So along comes his opponent, and for her ambitious reasons, she determines it is OK to conduct a character assassination of this man we have come to know and love. It is a terrible thing to watch. Is this barrage of attacks what will determine who our state senator should be for the next two years? I urge all my Larchmont and Mamaroneck friends: Stand by this man who has stood by us time and again. Keep George Latimer as our senator, and tell the other side we simply won’t tolerate dirty attack politics in place of reason, experience and hard work.

To the Editor, I have become increasingly frustrated with the culture of corruption in Albany that has led to the conviction of two leaders—Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver and Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos—and the recent indictments of people working closely with Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Sadly, corruption and abuse of power are nothing new in our state Capitol. New Yorkers should be thankful to have federal Attorney Preet Bharara who has gone after a broken system in the absence of any leadership or common sense reforms from incumbents who clearly have little interest in changing a status quo that benefits them. When will it end? We need change in Albany. That’s why I’m supporting Julie Killian for state Senate. She is committed to term limits, ethics reform and helping small businesses. She has shown through her civic work, community involvement and local volunteerism that she understands how to get things done. And by pledging to term limit herself, she won’t be an Albany lifer. This Election Day, there is a clear choice; vote for a political outsider committed to change, or an insider who has no interest in changing the system. I’m supporting Julie Killian.

Fran Snedeker, Larchmont

Lisa Jardine, Rye

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Q. Why did you decide to run for elected office? A. There were a couple of things going on that I thought there could be some improvement on. I thought there could be some improvement on the budget, the bonding. The Brightview Senior Living Center did bother me considerably. And a lot of the district leaders, a lot of my friends, encouraged me to throw my hat in the ring.

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Richard Dionisio STATUS: Challenger AGE: 64 OCCUPATION: Electrical contractor YEARS IN TOWN: 63 POLITICAL AFFILIATION: Republican ENDORSEMENTS: Republican, Reform and Independence parties COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Vice chairman of Harrison Republican Town Committee, former member of the now-defunct Harrison Electrical Review Board ONE THING THE AVERAGE VOTER DOESN’T KNOW ABOUT YOU: I grew up here, my children grew up here, my grandchildren are growing up here. Most people that know me know that I keep my word. And I’d like the people that don’t know me to know that, too.

Q. What is the platform of your campaign? A. Harrison is first. I have no personal agenda. I am not looking to be a lifelong politician. I want to do the best I can for this town. I want to see if we can cut our budget, cut spending in a way that’s not going to endanger us. I think, under the circumstances, safety is of the utmost importance. Beyond that, the safety of our children is paramount to me. With grandchildren from Parsons to Harrison Avenue to the high school and LMK middle school, I have grandchildren in every school down here and the protection

of the children comes first. Q. What differentiates you from your challenger? A. I have a lot of experience in real-life business situations. I’ve been involved with some very life-sensitive projects in Manhattan. I was in charge of facilities management for life support systems in about 10 buildings. I worked very closely with the administrator there. I was a private contractor through a union affiliation…. I’m used to pressure; I’m used to making the right decisions and I think I can do a good job for the town and bring in practicality and common sense solutions to a lot of our different circumstances. Plus, I was also on the negotiating committee for the world’s largest electrical union, so when it comes to collective bargaining, I could really help the town in that respect. Q. Both candidates have discussed the loss of services in town, most notably the privatization of commercial garbage collection. Is privatization of services that don’t equally benefit all taxpayers

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Christopher Rodier STATUS: Challenger AGE: 40 OCCUPATION: Software engineer YEARS IN TOWN: 9 POLITICAL AFFILIATION: Democrat ENDORSEMENTS: Deomcratic Party COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Save Harrison Inc. board member; former youth sports coach ONE THING THE AVERAGE VOTER DOESN’T KNOW ABOUT YOU: My wife is an occupational therapist for the Board of Education in the Bronx; therefore, I can appreciate government positions and benefits.

Q. Why did you decide to run for elected office? A. Once I became involved with the Save Harrison group in trying to stop the Brightview Senior Living Center project, I decided to investigate government and see if the town board was being well run and representing the views and the best interests of the citizens. I was not pleased with the results of that investigation. It seems that many of the decisions made in the last few years are questionable at best, and this made me want to get involved and target people who are traditionally less involved in politics and try to give them a voice on the town board. Q. What is the platform of your campaign? A. First, stop the spending growth in Harrison and analyze the budget. I’ve already begun to do that. I hope the community will continue to let me do that. The budget needs to go down. We need to stop looking at the mandated state tax cap in-

crease—which was put in place because of towns like Harrison where spending has gotten out of control—and we need to start bringing the budget down, but if we can even stop the growth that would be a victory. Second, I want to increase transparency in government. I want people to be respected at town board meetings. I want issues to be discussed in public and I want to use social media to make people more aware of the issues and try to get the community involved in town government. And third would be to stop the rezoning and stop the changes in the community that I think will be damaging to the town. A fourth focus that I’m starting to look into is to work on improving downtown. I want to know why the Avalon Bay project has been stalled for so long when it would bring more parking, more shops and, in general, improvement to our downtown area. Q. What differentiates you from your challenger?

a good idea if it curbs tax increases or cuts taxes? A. I understand how the board can feel about that. Commercial business should pay for their own garbage. They create more of it, they create different kinds of it, it’s more likely for people to get hurt; whatever. I can understand that part of it but we had a decent crew doing a good job for the amount of guys we had, and that’s 14 less than we had in 1985. The part that I really would like to see changed is bringing back school carting. I want to see what private trash pickup is costing the school district, meaning us. I really don’t see the benefit in not picking up from the schools, because we’re paying one way or the other. And the other thing is some of the existing condos and co-ops; I’d like to revisit that because they do pay taxes. Q. The town is considering or has already moved forward on several development projects over the past two years. Do you feel the town is being overdeveloped? DIONISIO continued on page 15

A. Rich [Dionisio] is a biggovernment Republican. I’m a fiscally responsible Democrat. Q. Both candidates have discussed the loss of services in town, most notably the privatization of commercial garbage collection. Is privatization of services that don’t equally benefit all taxpayers a good idea if it curbs tax increases or cuts taxes? A. It’s a relative value judgment. Each case needs to be judged based on its own merit or lack. In the case of privatized garbage, I think there’s a lack of merit. In the context of the overall budget, I think it’s penny-wise and pound-foolish. There are offsetting tax revenues if businesses do well here which should be considered in any analysis of saving a small amount of money on garbage collection for businesses, when we already have a vast and excellent collection department. What’s good for the businesses is good for the community and is great for home value in the community. RODIER continued on page 15

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Health for Winter Lawrence Hospital’s fall prevention program Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa opens in Mamaroneck Breathe Movement Studio offers a unique approach to exercise Simple ways to stay fit all year long

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Lawrence Hospital’s fall prevention program As the weather turns colder and fallen leaves give way to wintry conditions, the chance of slips and falls become greater. As we age, physical changes and health conditions that require medications can also make us more susceptible to falling. At NewYork-Presbyterian/Lawrence Hospital in Bronxville, we have a Falls Prevention Program to help older adults improve balance and identify strategies for staying safe. The program is overseen by the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and led by licensed physical therapists. Participants learn about potential hazards in the home such as throw rugs, extension cords, wet floors, and other environmental fall risks. Therapists review what to do if you fall, including instructing participants on the easiest ways to get up from the floor. Individuals are also evaluated

for their own fall risk. One tool used is an electronic balance system. By utilizing specific information including height and age, the device can determine an individual’s score and a plan of treatment can begin. Training and therapy programs are individually tailored and the length of the program may vary. Some therapies include lower extremity strengthening, core stability, gait training, and practicing going up and down stairs. When appropriate, physical therapists will take participants outside to test their ability to walk on uneven sidewalks, grass, and around curves. While falls may be the leading cause of injury in seniors, they shouldn’t keep you from enjoying life to the fullest. Here are some strategies for reducing your risk for falling. 1. See your doctor Make an appointment with

your doctor and discuss any previous falls and the medications you are taking to determine if there are any side effects or drug interactions that can increase your chance of falling. 2. Get fit and keep moving Staying active has many benefits including reducing your risk for falls. Talk to your doctor and confirm if you can participate in physical activities like walking, swimming, yoga or tai-chi. 3. Beware of Rover According to the Falls Prevention Coalition, about 86,000 fall injuries are caused by dogs and cats each year. To create a safe environment for you and your pets, remove all pet toys, water and food bowls from walkways and paths. Wipe up spills immediately. 4. Wear sensible shoes Steer clear of high heels,

floppy slippers, and shoes with slick soles that can make you slip, stumble, and fall. Try not

to walk in your stocking feet. To learn more about the NYP/Lawrence Falls Preven-

tion Program, please call 7873370 or visit nyp.org/lawrence. (Submitted)

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‘Healthy foods’ that may cause weight gain

A desire to lose weight compels many people to pursue healthy lifestyles. Foods dubbed as “healthy” foods may not help people lose as much weight as they hope. Consumers should realize that, while there are many healthy options available, even foods billed as healthy can cause weight gain if overdone. Cereals: Many cereals contain whole grains and a bevy of nutritious ingredients, but many are also high in sugar and other refined grains that aren’t nutritionally sound. Always read food labels to review ingredients before purchasing new foods. Don’t go by what the front of the package says or any “healthy” buzzwords used. The nutritional information will be telling, listing the amount of sugar, calories and refined carbohydrates, which can derail healthy eating. Juices: Juice seems like a healthy choice, but whole fruits are the better option. Juices may not retain the peels of the fruits, which tend to contain the fiber and the bulk of the nutritional content. Juice may also be loaded in calories, whereas whole fruit tends to be low in calories. Granola: Granola is full of

healthy ingredients, but it also may contain other ingredients that can be high in fat, like oils or nuts. Granola is best when eaten in moderation. Good fats: Certain superfoods contain a lot of nutritional benefits, but may be high in fats as well. For example, avocados contain fiber, vitamin C, vitamin E, and potassium, among other antioxidants, and can be quite filling. However, they also are calorically dense, so keep an eye on serving sizes. Wine: The health benefits of red wine have been widely touted. People who consume wine may be at a reduced risk for heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease and certain cancers. Red wine also may help keep weight gain in check. But it’s important to avoid overconsumption of red wine. A five-ounce serving is roughly 130 calories, and too many glasses of wine can impair your judgment. Yogurt: Check the labels on your favorite yogurts. Yogurt is a great source of protein, but that may be offset by sugar or chemical additives. Plain Greek yogurt is a smart choice, and you can supplement yogurt with fresh fruits.

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Simple ways to stay fit all year long Many people find it easier to maintain their beach bodies during summer than they do throughout the rest of the year. Summer weather encourages people to get off the couch and enjoy the great outdoors, and many people prefer to eat lighter meals during the summer to combat the heat and humidity. But once the dog days of summer give way to autumn, the motivation to stay in beach shape tends to wane. Couple that dwindling motivation with the tendency to eat larger, heartier meals as the weather gets colder, and it’s easy to see why so many people gain weight over the last several months of the year and into the new year. But maintaining a healthy weight year-round promotes long-term health and reduces a person’s risk for various ailments and diseases, including heart disease and

Joining an exercise group is one way men and women can stay motivated and maintain healthy weights year-round.

diabetes. The following are a handful of strategies men and women can employ as they try to turn their beach bodies into the bodies they see in the mirror all year long. Keep setting goals. As winter heads toward spring, many people set short-term goals to motivate them to get back into beach shape. That’s a highly effective strategy that

need not be exclusive to late winter. Setting short-term fitness and dietary goals throughout the year can keep you from falling back into bad habits. Tie your goals into the season to increase your chances for success. For example, resolve to run outdoors or cycle a certain number of miles each week in autumn, when the weather is still conducive to physical ac-

tivity and the scenery is idyllic. When winter arrives and exercising outdoors is no longer viable, commit to attending a few fitness classes per week at your gym. Switch up your workout routine every few weeks. Boredom also can affect people’s ability to maintain healthy weights year-round. Adhering to the same exercise routine for months on end can grow tedious. The body can even grow accustomed to the same workout routine, meaning you won’t be getting as much out of your exercise sessions as you might if you switch things up. If you find your daily workouts taking a turn toward the mundane, switch up your routine by changing exercises or signing up for classes that interest you.

Find healthy seasonal foods. Many people prefer to buy locally sourced and/or inseason foods, recognizing the positive impact that such dietary habits can have on the environment. That commitment to buying healthy, locally grown foods can be tested as the seasons change and the offerings at your local market change along with them. Educate yourself about which foods are in-season in your area throughout the year, opting for the most nutritious foods you can find. Buying in-season foods saves you money, and you will also feel good about staying on a nutritious, eco-friendly track. Join an exercise group or sports league. The buddy system is an effective way to stay committed to a fitness

regimen, but if you cannot find a friend or family member to brave cold winter treks to the gym with you, then consider joining an exercise group or competitive sports league. As summer turns to autumn, join a road runner’s club to motivate you to run. When harsh weather makes running outdoors too difficult, sign up for a winter sports league. Such groups or leagues get you off the couch and provide great opportunities to meet like-minded men and women who have made their own commitments to staying fit. Staying fit all year long is a challenge for many people. But maintaining that beach body even after summer has come and gone need not be so difficult.

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Coffee and colon health Coffee compels many people to rise out of bed every morning. While individuals have many reasons to drink caffeinated beverages, the most notable is often the pep such beverages provide. But coffee, tea and other caffeinated beverages actually may provide additional benefits, including helping to fend off disease, including colorectal cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates that, in the United States, more than 95,000 new cases of colon cancer and 39,000 new cases of rectal cancer will be diagnosed in 2016. Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in men and women. However, coffee may help reduce instances of colon cancer. A study titled “Coffee Consumption and the Risk of Colorectal Cancer,” which was published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, found that regular coffee consumption inversely correlates to colorectal cancer risk. Coffee has been identified as a protective agent against colorectal cancer, as several of its components affect the physiology of the colon and can make cancerous cells less likely to take root there. The Journal of the National Cancer Institute also substantiates these claims. Frequent coffee consumption has been associated with a reduced risk of colorectal cancer in a number of case-control studies — for both men and women. Drinking coffee may not only help keep cancer at bay, it may

boost the survival rate from colon cancer, too. Information from a study published in The Journal of Clinical Oncology stated that colon cancer patients who are heavy coffee drinkers have a far lower risk of dying or having their cancer return than those who do not drink coffee. Significant benefits start at two to three cups per day. People who consumed four cups of caffeinated coffee or more a day had half the rate of recurrence or death than non-coffee drinkers. Other data indicates caffeine

alone may not be behind the reduced cancer risks and rates — it may be the coffee itself. Researchers at the University of Southern California Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center of Keck Medicine found that decreased colorectal risk was seen across all types of coffee, both caffeinated and decaffeinated. According to Dr. Stephen Gruber, the author of the study, coffee contains many elements that contribute to overall colorectal health, which may explain coffee’s preventive properties. Caffeine and polyphenol can act as antioxidants, limiting the growth of potential colon cancer cells. Melanoidins generated during the roasting process have been thought to encourage colon mobility, and diterpenes may prevent cancer by enhancing the body’s defense against oxidative damage. Although data continues to suggest that coffee can help reduce colorectal cancer risk and survival rates, additional information is still needed before doctors can start recommending coffee consumption as a preventative measure.

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How new parents can squeeze in physical activity New parents face a host of challenges upon bringing their bundles of joy home for the first time. One of those challenges is altering their lifestyles so they can more capably tend to their child’s needs. Though expecting parents no doubt anticipate changing their lifestyles to accommodate their growing families, few may know the specifics of how their lifestyles will change. Though each couple is different, many couples see their exercise habits change dramatically upon the birth of their child. A 2011 study from researchers at the University of Minnesota found that both mothers and fathers had lower amounts of physical activity compared with nonparents. Mothers who participated in

the study reported engaging in 2.36 hours of moderateto-vigorous physical activity, or MVPA, per week, while women without children reported engaging in 3.19 hours of MVPA per week. The disparity was even greater among fathers, who reported getting 5.33 hours of MVPA per week compared to 6.89 hours of MVPA per week for men without children. Finding time to exercise can be difficult for anyone. But new parents may find it especially difficult to get daily physical activity. While the following ideas may not replace the vigorous workouts new parents are accustomed to, they may help men and women maintain healthy body weights. Skip shortcuts. Physical

activity can be embraced just about anywhere. Though you may be used to daily workouts at the gym, such excursions may no longer fit into your schedule. To counter your reduced hours at the gym, skip the shortcuts you have grown accustomed to taking. For example, take the stairs up to your office instead of the elevator and park further away so you can squeeze in some cardiovascular exercise. Skipping shortcuts is a great way to burn calories and can help you maintain a healthy weight even if you are no longer pushing yourself to the limit at the gym each day. Spread your workouts out over the course of the day. Many people tend to get all of their daily physi-

cal activity in one fell swoop. But that’s mainly done for convenience and not necessarily effectiveness. Workouts can still be effective if you spread them out over the course of the day. Exercising in small intervals throughout the day may help you maintain your energy throughout the day, and that should be especially appealing to parents of newborns. Squeeze in a quick workout each time your child naps throughout the day, and do your best to meet your daily quota while your spouse is tending to the baby. Continue setting fitness goals. Once your child comes home, it’s easy to fall into a routine that does not include exercise. But your long-term health depends on a host of factors, including how physically active you are. Keep setting fitness goals even if it seems like you will have no time once your child is born. These goals can motivate you to find time for exercise no matter how much your lifestyle has changed. Take your child along. When the weather permits, include your child in your ex-

ercise routine by taking the baby along with you on walks or bike rides. Purchase a fitness stroller so you can continue to jog even while you look after your child. New parents need not aban-

don their exercise routines upon welcoming their child into the world. A concerted effort on the parts of moms and dads can ensure they continue to get adequate exercise each day.

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Probiotics can be part of a nutritious diet Probiotics can help people combat gastrointestinal distress. Some probiotics can help prevent diarrhea that occurs as a side effect from antibiotics, and they may also be beneficial to those who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome and

conditions that affect the gastrointestinal tract. Probiotics are living microorganisms found in certain foods, most notably yogurt and kefir. They also may be found in products that are not taken orally, such as skin creams.

Probiotics may be concentrated in dietary supplements well. According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, probiotics are healthy bacteria that help bodies to function properly by aiding in the digestion of food. Probiotics also destroy diseasecausing microorganisms. Researchers have studied probiotics to determine their potential role in people’s personal health. Preliminary data suggests that probiotics can be useful in helping with stomach upset from infections and taking antibiotics. Probiotics are also being examined to determine if they can be used to combat allergic disorders, such as hay fever or eczema. Probiotics also may be useful in the fight against oral health problems that stem from bacteria, like periodontal disease. Researchers also are looking

Probiotics, like those found in yogurt, may improve gastrointestinal health.

into whether probiotics can be useful in treating the common cold or reducing the severity of the flu. The Mayo Clinic says side effects to probiotics are rare, and many healthy adults can

safely add probiotic-heavy foods or probiotic supplements to their diets. But before including probiotics in your diet, speak with your doctor to make sure there will be no drug interactions or oth-

er adverse side effects. More research is needed into the health benefits of probiotics, but there’s encouraging evidence that these live microorganisms can do much to improve personal health.

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A unique and holistic Hand & Stone Spa approach to exercise opens in Mamaroneck

Breathe Movement Studio, a Mamaroneck-based movement studio which opened in May, provides unique methodologies to exercise similar to yoga, Pilates and tai chi utilizing primarily resistance based training and body weight workouts. Located at 501 E. Boston Post Road in Mamaroneck, Breathe Movement Studio is an exclusive GYROTONIC® studio equipped with a private infrared TheraSauna®. GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® exercise sequences are composed of spiraling, circular movements, which flow together seamlessly in rhythmic repetitions, with corresponding breathing patterns. Each movement flows into the next, allowing the joints to move continuously through natural range of motion without jarring or compression, thereby reducing the risk of injury. These carefully crafted sequences create balance, efficiency, strength and flexibility. GYROTONIC® exercises are performed on custom-designed equipment, while GYROKINESIS® exercises are performed on a mat and chair.

The methods are both highly adaptable making them accessible to everyone, regardless of age or physical ability. Some clients include accomplished athletes and dancers, college students, baby boomers, senior citizens and people with disabilities. GYROTONIC® equipment includes a pulley tower containing weights to facilitate complete freedom of movement. The weights provide resistance to develop strength and allow assistance when difficult. The pulley tower is fully adjustable and can meet the needs of many people with varied body types and different levels of strength and flexibility. Specialized equipment adds to the diversity of the method, implementing the needs of each individual. The studio is equipped with two GYROTONIC® pulley towers and all of the specialized equipment including an archway, a leg extension unit, a jumping stretch board, and a Gyrotoner®. This equipment assists with activating muscles in the natural movement pattern of the body while creating body awareness

through specific and challenging progressions of continuous movement. Benefits of the GYROTONIC® expansion system include: • postural improvement and alignment • vitality and rejuvenation • abdominal and core body strength • injury and pain rehabilitation • increase in strength and stability • increase in flexibility and joint range of motion • development of coordination • stimulation and strengthening of connective tissues in and around the joints • injury prevention • a high performance program for dancers and athletes • cardiovascular stimulation and promotion of neuromuscular rejuvenation • increase in overall quality of life. To learn more about the Breathe Movement Studio’s programs and classes, or to book an appointment, visit breathemovementstudio.com or call 716-796-7965. (Submitted)

Hand & Stone has more than 280 locations across the U.S., with services that encompass a full range of massages and facials including an array of peels and microdermabrasion. The spa also does hair removal for men and women. But, as the name implies, hot stone massages are the signature treatment.å Other massage services include deep tissue, Swedish, sports, trigger-point therapy, pre-natal and couples’ massages. Gentle relaxation massages are also available as well. Facial treatments are performed by licensed estheticians and tailored to each individual’s needs or skin concerns. Hand & Stone is committed to carrying the finest lines of products that are backed by science and driven by results. For serious skin care, look no further than the line of Dermalogica products. When Dermalogica meets skin, skin health is redefined.

Or ask about the ClarityRx Clinical Skin Care line. Utilizing the latest in cosmetic technology along with conventional and organic based ingredients, Clarity’s high performance products will create positive changes in all skin types. A Hand & Stone esthetician can prescribe the facial products that are best for your skin type so you can maintain healthy skin every day. Hand &Stone recently introduced LED skin phototherapy, which has separate therapies. The red light therapy is an enhancement for the rejuvenating facial, which stimulates the cells to generate new skin cells and collagen. The blue light therapy is an enhancement for the detox facial for acne-prone skin as it helps to treat acne scars and reduce bacteria, redness and inflammation. Massages and facials start at $59.95 for first-time clients.

They also offer a Month-toMonth Lifestyle Program. Getting a massage, a facial, or both on a regular basis is one of the healthiest things you can do for yourself. At Hand & Stone, the Healthy Lifestyle Program is easy and affordable. For just one low price each month, you’ll enjoy your choice of a one-hour massage or a signature facial. Enjoy additional services throughout the month at low member rates including gift card purchases for family and friends. Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa at 345 Mamaroneck Ave. in downtown Mamaroneck, takes appointments and walk-ins. The spa is open seven days a week, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, visit handandstone.com or call the spa at 268-9040. (Submitted)

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2016 DIONISIO from page 6

A. I think it’s going to be a lot at once, but the “Tear Drop” area? Go for it. It doesn’t impact anyone. It’s a dead building. I would like to see more there. The Harrison Playhouse Lofts Apartments Complex, I think it could have had a little bit smaller footprint, a little more parking, but I didn’t have input on that. I think downtown will benefit from it. It’s just going to be a lot at once. I would like to have some input, especially given my background in construction and building and I was also a member of the electrical review board in town.

Marraccini for his service. Does the town have a responsibility to discuss these issues publicly, or do personnel matters require more restraint? A. I don’t think they can legally speak about it. I think they’re bound and I think they’re under attorneys’ advice. I think the whole thing was unfortunate about the federal investigation, but that’s kind of separate from the town. I have no idea what happened in the town. When the chief resigned, I was a little taken aback and a little surprised. But I guess there must be a reason why and I think in time we’ll find out. I don’t want to speculate on something I don’t know about.

Q. The current Town Council declined to comment publicly when it was discovered that former police Chief Anthony Marraccini was under federal investigation. The council also did not disclose any information when it began conducting its own investigation into Marraccini’s time sheets. The former chief resigned earlier this month, and the council still has not made any public comment except to thank

Q. Harrison is one of a few communities in Westchester that does not have an appointed person in charge of municipal operations. Do you think Harrison would be better served if it had a town administrator running the day-to-day operations? A. It’s something I would like to keep open and look into it. I don’t think that’s the most important thing at this point.

RODIER from page 6

own investigation into Marraccini’s time sheets. The former chief resigned earlier this month, and the town board still has not made any public comment except to thank Marraccini for his service. Does the town have a responsibility to discuss these issues publicly, or do personnel matters require more restraint? A. The town should be disclosing every piece of information that it is legally capable of disclosing. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion regarding the chief’s exit, and it’s unfortunate, to say the least, that this is happening in town and that we are faced with this lack of leadership.

Q. The town is considering or has already moved forward on several development projects over the past two years. Do you feel the town is being overdeveloped? A. It’s not necessarily being overdeveloped, but poor decisions are being made about the specific developments and I have not seen any analysis other than people’s opinion and fingers in the air regarding the cost of services as far as the taxes and the offsetting costs for additional developments. It’s random conjecture as far as whether or not there will be any benefit for Harrison which people take at face value, and I refuse to take that kind of conjecture when I make decisions. Q. The current Town Council declined to comment publicly when it was discovered that former police Chief Anthony Marraccini was under federal investigation. The council also did not disclose any information when it began conducting its

Q. Harrison is one of a few communities in Westchester that does not have an appointed person in charge of municipal operations. Do you think Harrison would be better served if it had a town administrator running the day-to-day operations? A. I believe so, depending on our capability to find a qualified enough person to do the job. I don’t think we should hire a town administrator for the sake

Q. Town Council members also function as commissioners of the Harrison Fire Department and the Police Department. In light of a district attorney investigation into Fire Department fund raising and the town’s investigation of the former police chief, would you look to appoint a public safety officer to relieve the board of its duties as public safety commissioners? A. I think each department should be run separately by people that are familiar with that department, because if you’re going to get somebody that has to learn one or the other—or if you’re going to get somebody who knows half of this and half of that—I don’t think it’s going to be beneficial. Either we have a police commissioner and/or a fire commissioner. I am not familiar with the boundaries that the town board has as far as their commissioner status. So it’s hard for me to comment on what maybe they could have done or maybe not done. Once I have a better understanding, I can judge that better. But a person to do both? No. -Reporting by Corey Stockton

of having one; but if we can find someone who is excellent and who will do it for a reasonable salary, absolutely. We need someone who can give us consistency throughout changes on the town board, which I think is part of the problem, and also someone who is a professional at managing towns. This board lacks the expertise in town planning matters. Q. Town Council members also function as commissioners of the Harrison Fire Department and the Police Department. In light of a district attorney investigation into Fire Department fund raising and the town’s investigation of the former police chief, would you look to appoint a public safety officer to relieve the board of its duties as public safety commissioners? A. Absolutely. The town board should look into it immediately because we’ve struggled with oversight and we need some professionals to help us properly oversee the various departments. -Reporting by Corey Stockton

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The Planning Board and upcoming events HARRISON HAPPENINGS Mayor Ron Belmont

The Harrison Planning Board plays a critical role in the appropriate planning and development of our community. Its decisions can greatly impact the appearance of our municipality and can affect the quality of life of our residents. Typically, the Planning Board is responsible for executing subdivision review and site plan review and for the issuance of special permits. Recently, there have been exciting new developments coming from the Planning Board. The 8-acre Harrison Hamlet subdivision is located on Mamaroneck Avenue and may include seven new homes tucked into the existing contour of the landscape. As soon as the county approvals are received, development should begin. The Harrison Market, the former Food Emporium, will be improving the design of its current parking lot. New lighting will be installed as well as updated signage, new medians and striping for parked cars. In keeping nearby residents’ concerns in mind, the Planning Board is working with

the property owner to improve the loading dock area and its hours of operation. The Hospice Care of Westchester & Putnam is co-hosting the seventh annual Veteran’s Recognition Breakfast and is extending an invitation to local veterans in all branches of service. The event will take place at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 10 at the Westchester Marriott in Tarrytown and is free of charge. All veterans who are interested in attending must pre-register by calling 666-4228 ext. 1175. For additional information, call Cornelia Schimert at 666-7616 ext. 1235. As fall is upon us, I would like to bring your attention to Harrison’s leaf collection practices. Please be advised that curbside leaf collection goes into effect on Monday, Oct. 31. Until that time, do not place loose leaves at the curb. Leaves must continue to be placed curbside in brown bags for pickup until Oct. 31. Thank you for your cooperation. Be sure to mark your calendars for the following theatrical event: The Harrison Players will be performing on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 21 and 22 at 8 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 23 at 2 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Building in

downtown Harrison. This year’s performance, “The Women,” is guaranteed to be a crowd pleaser, so come out and support this very exciting production. The Harrison Players is an affiliate of ArtsWestchester, The Harrison Council of the Arts and the Harrison Recreation Department. In closing, the 12th annual 5K Lindsey Walk/Run will take place on Sunday, Oct. 23 at SUNY Purchase College and registration is still open. This event supports the programs of PEACE OUTside Campus, The Lindsey M. Bonistall Foundation. The foundation was created in memory of Lindsey M. Bonistall, who was a sophomore at the University of Delaware when she became the victim of a violent crime that took her life. Each year, many members of the Harrison community join the Bonistall family in their mission to promote safe living environments in college communities. The next Lunch with the Mayor is on Friday, Oct. 21 and I will be at the Silver Lake Cafe, located at 17 Taylor Square in West Harrison. I will be at this location from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. and look forward to meeting with residents and talking about issues facing our community.

DEBATE from page 1

As the clock ticks down on Election Day, the candidates for state Senate in the 37th District, incumbent George Latimer and Julie Killian, look to make their case for Albany reform at a recent debate in Harrison. The two have already debated multiple times this campaign. Photo/Andrew Dapolite

introduced by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, in 2013 which referenced a facet that would protect women’s right to choose saw similar sentiments, but differed on specifics. Killian, 54, explained to the audience that women deserve access to safe and reasonable health care, while Latimer took the opportunity to flex his knowledge on finer points in the agenda. “The actual question was, will I vote for the 10th point, which codifies the federal protection for the women’s right to choose, which protects women’s right to choose at the state level,” he explained, characterizing Killian’s answer as vague. “And I would vote for that.” The crux of the debate, which lasted just under 25 minutes for the state senator’s portion of the night, centered on incumbency versus reform. Killian tended to stay on message, touting herself as a reformer and using ample opportunities to tie Latimer to cronyism in the state Legislature. Citing a statement from New York Attorney

General Preet Bharara, Killian told the audience, “There are two kinds of people in Albany; those that are corrupt and those that stand by and watch…. There’s not a Democratic Party, there’s no Republican Party in Albany; it’s the incumbent party.” On the other end, Latimer spent much of the debate fending off indictments on his long tenure as a politician and championing his own efforts on reform. “What I think Mr. Bharara missed in his comments are those legislators who have been working for reform, who have put in bills that would cut down the maximum amount of money that you can donate to a candidate,” Latimer said. “The power is concentrated in a few hands.” Despite corruption in Albany constituting the majority of the back-and-forth between candidates, before the night’s closing remarks, national politics found its way to the debate stage; specifically feelings on the presidential election’s arguably most controversial candidate, Donald Trump.

In a question regarding whether or not the Republican nominee for president should resign amidst allegations of sexual assault— which was greeted with murmurs from the audience—both candidates found one point they could fully agree on; disappointment. While both candidates demurred on condemning, specifically, any of the nominee’s actions, stating that their sights are set on New York state first, Latimer summed his response with one analogy. “Sooner or later, we have to end this reality TV thing that’s going on,” he said. “I don’t know if that’s going to happen.” CONTACT: james@hometwn.com

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Astorino pitches

By JAMES PERO Staff Writer After nearly a decade of inoperability, Kensico Dam’s vacant reflecting pool could get a multi-million dollar facelift, which would include an addition which county officials describe as a “one-of-a-kind” ice rink and skating circuit. According to mockups released last Tuesday, a currently baron 92,000-square-foot reflecting pool will be replaced with an outdoor ice rink, in addition to a skating circuit that will stretch for one-third of a mile in total around the rink’s perimeter. According to Anthony Catalano, an engineer for the firm Woodard & Curran who helped design the project, such a proposal would make Kensico Dam in Valhalla unique compared to any rink in the entire region.“There is no design like this,” Catalano said. “The rink can accommodate any kind of skater—beginners, advanced, hockey players and kids who just want to traverse around the loops.”

According to Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino, a Republican, who unveiled the plans at an Oct. 11 press conference at the site, the project would cost about $25 million, including renovations that were proposed for the reflecting pool in 2015 that were not completed due to cost. The improvements to Kensico Dam are being introduced as a part of $100 million in capital improvements to the county parks system that was recently outlined in a $303 million capital budget sent by Astorino to the county Board of Legislators for approval on Oct. 14. Amongst the incentives to fund the project now, the administration cited historically low interest rates as well as the county’s superior credit rating compared to other counties in the state. New amenities and a refurbished fountain wouldn’t be the only new fixtures at the park, however. An added dose of star power, the Astorino administration hopes, would also help bring more visitors.

As a part of a partnership with the county, the New York Rangers would also hold regular public clinics at the rink for families across Westchester. Ex-Ranger Adam Graves was at the press conference to talk about the virtue of having an outdoor facility like the one being proposed in Valhalla. “The thing that makes me smile the most is that it’s all about family,” Graves said. “What greater gift could you give than something like this, where you’re going to create memories that kids are never going to forget?” According to representatives from the engineering firm Woodard & Curran, which drafted the preliminary designs, though the rink would transform Kensico’s space, it would also utilize the features already present; piping that already exists beneath the defunct reflecting pool’s foundation would be expanded and utilized to refrigerate the ice seasonally. Additionally, the new systems installed to maintain the rink and new fountain will be designed to

Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino pitches his campaign for the rink on Oct. 11 with a tagline. “As the ancient Romans used to say: Carpe diem. Seize the day,” he said. “And if they were here today, they would also say: Aedificare in glaciem. Build the rink.”

New York Rangers’ Nick Holden and Michael Grabner were in attendance with ex-Ranger Adam Graves to explain a partnership with the county that would see the NHL team hold a number of clinics at the proposed rink. Photos/Andrew Dapolite

A recently announced project at Kensico Dam would see the creation of an unprecedented skating rink and circuit that would replace a vacant reflecting pool. The project comes as a part of $100 million in county park upgrades announced in a $303 million capital budget. Rendering courtesy Westchester County

conserve water and also cut down on energy costs by using LED lighting as well as energy-efficient chillers. While the final plans must still be approved by the Board of Legislators—currently only refurbishing the reflecting pool has the board’s approval—the

Astorino administration hopes that the project could be completed by November 2017; just in time for Kensico Dam’s 100th anniversary. The dam was purchased by the county in 1963 from New York City and originally featured a makeshift skating rink

that was utilized during winter months when the reflecting pool froze over. County Legislator Catherine Parker could not be reached for comment as of press time. CONTACT: james@hometwn.com

Halloween

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arrives in downtown Harrison

A painting of a vampire cat outside Oishinbo, a Japanese grocery store, on Halstead Avenue.

Cole, 6, and Jackson, 5, lay down their base coat. Photos/Andrew Dapolite

Aidan, 8, works on his painting outside Harrison Cleaners during last weekend’s window painting contest in Harrison.

Yo, 2, Kai, 6, and Kanon, 8, begin their painting to the front of Bruce Chung’s Tae Kwon Do.

Margaret, 7, poses for a photograph alongside her finished masterpiece.

Sophia, 5, Ava, 4, and their father Jason Estes create a Halloween landscape outside Murray’s Ice Cream Shop.

Adriana, 9, begins with her base coat on the window outside Nora’s Ovenworks on Halstead Avenue in Harrison.

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State Senate race below expected financing levels

BOND from page 1

By JAMES PERO Staff Writer

The Louis M. Klein Middle School in Harrison will undergo $25 million in infrastructural improvements and minor expansions, funded by a $46.5 million bond which passed a referendum vote on Oct. 18 aimed to repair and expand each of the district’s six schools File photo

in a space designed for those types of interactions. Purchase and Preston schools, which were the focus of repairs funded by the $22 million bond in 1996, will also undergo slight

infrastructural upgrades. Each of the six schools in the district will also see energy efficiency improvements, including window, light panel and gas main header replacements.

Wool and Bob Salerno, superintendent of business, could not be reached for comment as of press time. CONTACT: corey@hometwn.com

Shattering early campaign perceptions, challenger for New York State senate Julie Killian, a Republican, has fallen well short of expected fundraising levels, according to a recent round of campaign finance disclosures. Data from the New York state Board of Elections shows that Killian’s fundraising efforts continue to trail her opponent George Latimer, a Democrat and two-time incumbent, $278,000 to Latimer’s $312,000. Already, Democrats have seized the opportunity to use Killian’s unexpectedly low fundraising efforts as an indictment on her campaign. According to Democratic strategist Jake Dilemani, a consultant for Mercury, a firm that advises officials on the national, state and local levels, Killian is falling well below the levels needed to win the race. “Her lackluster fundraising makes it clear that she has failed to gain the support and confidence of Westchester voters,” Dilemani said. However, spokeswoman for Killian’s campaign, Jessica Proud, who pointed out that Killian’s campaign has outpaced Latimer in funds raised since July, said that the campaign continues to meet all of their expected hurdles. “We feel good about our [funds],” Proud said. “We will have all the resources we need to run the competitive race we need and to win.” Despite the disparity, Killian’s campaign will still enjoy a distinct advantage in overall resources, due to $288,000 in loans coming out of Killian’s own pocket—funds which have allowed Killian to outspend her opponent by a margin of 4-1. According to a finance disclosure report released last week, Killian has already outspent Latimer $477,000 to $106,000 since July. While the majority of Killian’s expenditures have

Recent financial disclosures show a state Senate race between Julie Killian, a Republican, and incumbent George Latimer, a Democrat, falling well short of expected expenditures. File photos

been focused on TV ads and consulting fees—totals which add up to about $313,000 and $77,000 respectively, and constitute more than 80 percent of the campaign’s overall expenditures—the bulk of Latimer’s expenses have gone toward miscellaneous items; most notably, food, travel, totaling approximately $5,000, as well as two expenses of $30,000 in total for consulting.While expectations leaned toward a big money race, so far this year’s campaign has fallen well short of a 2012 race in which record amounts of money were funneled toward a singular state Senate seat. That year, Republican challenger Bob Cohen, who ran a contentious campaign against Latimer, then a state Assemblyman, spent more than $4 million alone, with the Senate race totaling nearly $5 million, a record in state politics at the time, by its close in November. Latimer, who defeated Cohen to win the Senate seat, was one of only three victors statewide who did not spend more money than their opponent that year. According to Latimer, this year, the expectation was to again be significantly outspent by his opponent. “We were outspent in 2012 and I knew we were going to be outspent in 2014,” Latimer said. “We’ll be outspent [again] but we won’t be outworked.” Finance has consistently been one of the biggest talking points from early on with

Latimer painting Killian as the big money candidate and championing his larger number of small donations. Briefly, on Oct. 6 during the candidates’ first major voter forums in the town of Bedford, Killian took her own crack at Latimer’s use of money, briefly targeting him and other longtime politicians for using campaign funds for what she characterizes as frivolous expenses like food and gas; expenses of which there are dozens of in Latimer’s most recent disclosure. According to Killian, whose current disclosure shows just $21,000 left in the bank, her campaign will continue to raise money throughout the next month and up until Election Day on Nov. 8. “I’m really happy with the response to my candidacy,” Killian said. “I will continue to raise more money because that’s what it takes to get your name out there.” The next disclosure will take place on Oct. 28, 11 days prior to Election Day. CONTACT: james@hometwn.com

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A father, a son, and a crime RHYMES WITH CRAZY Lenore Skenazy

Recently in a St. Francis College classroom in downtown Brooklyn, a law professor dad introduced his son, now 30-something, and said, “I’m very proud of him.” The dad, Larry Dubin, told the small audience about his son Nick growing up, playing tennis, graduating college and eventually writing three books. What dad wouldn’t be proud? Then he talked about his son’s diagnosis: Asperger’s syndrome, a developmental disorder on the autism spectrum. As a young child, Nick flapped his arms and jumped a lot. At 3, he barely spoke. As an adult, he still cannot tie his shoes, making it all the more impressive that he has achieved so much. Then the dad added one more item to his son’s resume: Nick is a convicted felon, a sex offender on the registry. He was found guilty of possession of child porn. “That does not in any way dilute my feelings and respect for who Nick is as a person,” said the dad. And maybe that’s something the rest of us have to digest. What the dad has learned the hardest way possible is that many of the people charged with possession of child porn turn out to be people with developmental disabilities. One study found it’s actually the majority, which is not totally surprising. These are people who have often grown up bullied and despised. Their neurological differences affect their lives in many ways, sometimes including the age of the people

they relate to. If you’re 20 or 30 but part of you feels about 8, or 10, or 14, it’s not that remarkable that that’s the age you’d like to see pictures of. You might not even understand it’s wrong. Now, I realize this is a tough and depressing topic. But that’s why it was so impressive that Larry and his son Nick decided to make this public appearance—their first—to discuss what it’s like to live with a disability and be a sex offender. They were invited here from their home in Michigan by the Institute for Peace and Justice, The Center for Crime and Popular Culture, and the New York Sex Offense Working Group. Nick took the podium after his silver-haired, professorial dad. He looked boyish in a striped sweater, which he may have chosen because he can’t tie a tie. People with Asperger’s can be genius-smart in some respects and far behind in others. “I think you can see how I’ve been able to survive this,” he said, with a grateful nod toward his dad. As a kid, Nick was tormented. Boys in the locker room would steal his towel. They taunted him. But as he watched them growing up and entering relationships, Nick felt even more alone. Once he discovered the world of online porn, that’s where Nick went to feel less lonely. He knew there was something wrong about child porn, but he had no idea it was illegal. Then one morning, before dawn, his door burst open. Twelve men barged in. They yanked him out of bed, threw him against the wall and clapped him in handcuffs. “I thought they were burglars,” Nick recalls. “I thought I was going to die.” They were the

FBI. He was under arrest for the pictures he’d been looking at. By the time his case finally came to court, Nick had undergone five psych evaluations, including one at FBI headquarters. They all concluded the same thing: He poses no threat to actual children. He had never touched any, and wouldn’t. Nonetheless, he was found guilty of viewing the illegal images, which makes him a felon. “I don’t enjoy talking about this,” Nick said. But he decided to take this embarrassing leap into the spotlight because as word of his case spread—including the fact that his dad is a law professor—the family phone started ringing. And almost once a month it is a desperate parent, crying on the phone, saying the same thing just happened to their son. A son with Asperger’s, or autism or some other illness. One case in Alabama just finished last month. A young man with autism was given 10 years in prison, which, Nick pointed out, may kill him. Already outcasts, people with autism have a very hard time with social cues, loud noises and bright lights. Often, they end up in solitary— sometimes begging for it. The Alabama judge shrugged, saying, “You have autism? I’m bald. It’s just something we live with.” Over the years in criminal cases we have come to take into account a defendant’s IQ. We understand that someone with mental retardation should be treated differently. It’s time we realized that about people with other developmental differences, too.

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Adding injury to idiocy LIVE MIKE Mike Smith

I mean no disrespect when I say this, but I have to admit; baseball players, in general, are not the sharpest tools in the shed. On Oct. 13, less than 24 hours before the start of the ALCS, Cleveland Indians’ starter Trevor Bauer became the latest in a long line of baseball idiots, when he, attempting to repair one of his drones, ended up in the emergency room after nearly slicing off his pinky. After receiving stiches, Bauer had to miss his scheduled Game 2 start on Saturday, and opted to give it a go two days later when he took the hill in Game 3. He would last just four batters into the start as his stitches came undone, leading to a bizarre—and bloody—scene on the mound. But while fans and media members have had some fun with

Bauer’s situation over the last few days—the Indians still won, thanks to a tremendous effort by their bullpen—it’s important to remember that the Cleveland righty isn’t the first casualty in stupidity’s war against baseball players. In fact, baseball has a long, storied history of oddball injuries, which have—to certain fans like myself—become as much a part of the history of the game as Babe Ruth’s called shot. Of course, the gold standard of stupid baseball injuries belongs to Braves’ Hall of Famer John Smoltz, who missed a start in 1990 after receiving burns from ironing his shirt—while he was still wearing it. But even though Smoltz has since claimed that the story was false—let’s be clear, he was quoted in the Atlanta Journal Constitution by beat writer Joe Strauss discussing said injury—it doesn’t mean that Bauer isn’t the only player in this year’s postseason who has his own story to tell.

Chris Coghlan, who currently comes off the bench for the Chicago Cubs, has a story. In 2010, while playing for the then-Florida Marlins, Coghlan chased down teammate Wes Helms, who had just given the Marlins a walk-off win with a bases-loaded pinch hit single, in order to serve a celebratory pie into Helms’ face. The result for Coghlan? A slip, a torn meniscus, and seasonending surgery. Not to be outdone by his NLCS foe is Los Angeles Dodgers’ pitching coach Rick Honeycutt, who was once ejected in a 1980 game for pitching with a small thumbtack taped to his hand. While Honeycutt sought to use the thumbtack’s sharp point Over the years, there have been plenty of baseball “curses,” from Babe Ruth to the Billy Goat in Chicago. If to scuff up the baseball, he soon Cleveland falls short in its World Series bid this year, perhaps drones will be added to the list. found another unintended use for Photo/Andrew Dapolite As of press time, the Indians age to win their first World Series pitching falters down the stretch? the foreign object; as he left the Well then, you can expect field, he wiped his hand across hold a 3-1 ALCS lead and look title since 1948, “propellergate” his brow, opening a large gash on for all intents and purposes to will simply turn into another fun- Tribe fans to drone on about this be headed to the World Series. ny-but-true footnote in the annals one for a long, long time. his forehead. No doubt the Dodgers’ staff Whether Bauer starts another of baseball lore. If Cleveland falls short, howFollow Mike on Twitter has much to learn from the old game into the postseason or not, if the Indians can somehow man- ever, and the Indians’ starting @LiveMike_Sports left-hander.

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THE ROUNDUP FOOTBALL

JOHN JAY 31 HARRISON 12 AT JOHN JAY HS

10/15/16

Although it looked early on as though Harrison was on its way to upsetting No. 4 seed John Jay in the Class A qualifying round, the Indians were able to overcome a slow start to down the Huskies and advance to the quarterfinal round. Harrison looked strong in the first seven minutes of the game, scoring twice on touchdown runs by Austin Evans to take a 12-0 lead on the favorites, but the Indians’ strong running game—and a few costly turnovers by the Huskies— eventually turned the tide. John Jay would go on to score 31 unanswered points behind terrific performances from Thor Adamec, who ran for 161 yards on 24 carries, and Shahe Katchadurian, a 250-pound fullback/lineman who rushed for two scores on the afternoon. The loss ended Harrison’s playoff hopes, but the Huskies will be back in action against Walter Panas on Oct. 21. John Jay will host No. 5 Rye in the Class A quarterfinals, in a matchup that will pit two highoctane offenses against each

other. Rye is coming off a 5628 win over Pearl River, and has scored 106 points in its last two games. John Jay beat the Sailors 41-0 on Oct. 1.

FIELD HOCKEY

RYE 3 HARRISON 0 AT RYE HS

10/14/16

Harrison ran up against a juggernaut Rye team on Friday, falling to the Garnets 3-0 on the road. Rye standout Fusine Govaert continued her solid play this season, scoring two goals against the Huskies and assisting on another, as the Garnets improved to 10-1-2 with the win.

stopped all 10 Byram Hills shots on the afternoon.

HARRISON 2 ARDSLEY 1 AT ARDSLEY HS

10/17/16

The Huskies continued their winning ways on Monday, downing the Panthers 2-1 with a furious second half assault. Both Harrison goals were scored by Caitlin Alcoba, while Trafficante and Shannon Nelson both pitched in assists. Kate Ryan made seven saves in the win.

BOYS SOCCER

Rye’s Fusine Govaert rushes past Lea Sarmiento. Govaert had two goals and an assist in the Garnets’ 3-0 win.

BYRAM HILLS 3 HARRISON 1 AT BYRAM HILLS HS

10/17/16

In the regular season finale, GIRLS SOCCER Harrison fell to a surging Byram Hills team that clinched a league (2 OT) title with the win. Jack Beer scored twice for the Bobcats and Ryan Noel also found the net, AT HARRISON HS 10/15/16 as Byram Hills solidified their Erin Nelson became Har- No. 2 seed for the upcoming rison’s all-time leading scorer Class A playoffs. with two goals in the Huskies’ The Huskies, who finished double overtime win over the as a No. 6 seed, will take on the Bobcats on Saturday. winner of an out-bracket contest Kayla Hymowitz and Cara between Keio and Pelham at 3 Trafficante both had assists in p.m. on Oct. 20, after press time. Harrison’s win, and Kate Ryan -Reporting by Mike Smith

HARRISON 2 0 BYRAM HILLS

Lea Sarmiento plays defense against Rye on Oct. 14. Photos/Bobby Begun

Harrison’s defense closes ranks during a scoring chance by Rye. The Garnets beat Harrison 3-0.

A Harrison player pushes the ball upfield against the Garnets.