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Westchester to establish first crisis stabilization center
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Come celebrate the season with live music at “A Not So Silent Night,” The Picture House’s first-ever holiday concert. For more, see page 6.
Latimer signs 2019 county budget; 2% tax increase After today’s affirmative vote by the Board of Legislators, County Executive George Latimer signed the $1.94 billion 2019 County Operating Budget. The budget stays well below the New York State tax cap of 5.7 percent, maintains the county’s reserves, funds vital county services which taxpayers rely on and begins the process of restoring fiscal responsibility to Westchester county government. “This budget comes from realities we all must face here in Westchester,” Latimer said. “Behind numbers are human beings and services that are essential to them. That is the correlation that people need to make, this budget is more than just the total cost of governing but rather the services provided.” This budget was adopted, following unprecedented public input, with four main ideals at
the forefront: • Westchester County property taxes kept at or below the New York State tax cap • Basic Westchester County services and facilities maintained for all county residents • Establish a multi-year game plan to ensure long term financial solvency for the county • Open and transparent communication with all “Tonight, I am going to stop by the south side of Mount Vernon and go down the street that I grew up on, look at that little house and be thankful I was born in this county and that now I have a chance to help this county in a concrete way,” Latimer said. The adopted budget funds essential services for county residents, pays all county employees the 2019 state minimum wage of $12 per hour, increases sup-
port for our daycare and not for profit service providers and implements the raising of the age of criminal responsibility from 16 to 18 years old. This is done with a modest 2 percent increase to the property tax levy—well below the 5.7 percent tax cap Westchester is afforded, according to an independent audit. Further, the modest 2 percent increase to the county property tax levy is well below what other jurisdictions have proposed and acknowledges the hardship the federal government has imposed on the people of Westchester through the loss of the State and Local Tax, SALT, Deduction in the American Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. “This was the first time ever that the county executive went out to hear from the public before the budget process even started,” Deputy County Executive Ken
Jenkins said. “Today was a good day for the people of Westchester because things are transparent and moving forward.” The 2019 budget, for the first time in recent memory, aims to fund the true cost of running county government for the year. Previous budgets, like the 2017 Westchester County Operating Budget had run a $32 million general fund operating deficit. For 2018, the projected general fund shortfall stands at $39 million. This budget hole of $71 million is roughly a 50 percent reduction in the county’s rainy day fund. As noted by each of the three major rating agencies and the Office of the State Comptroller, continued reliance on these funds will only lead to further fiscal issues for the county and is why this budget keeps the entire fund intact. (Submitted)
Following through on Westchester County Executive George Latimer’s transition team recommendation, the county Department of Community Mental Health, DCMH, is taking steps to establish the County’s first Crisis Stabilization Center in White Plains. Funded by the New York State Office of Mental Health, DCMH received one year of start-up funding to create a Crisis Stabilization Team, to establish innovative programming to reduce the incarceration and hospitalization of individuals with complex mental health and substance abuse needs. The initial meeting of key stakeholders will be held next week at the county Board of Elections. “Westchester County has seen the deterioration of the safety net for our most vulnerable people,” Latimer said. “The transition team, which consisted of leaders from across the county, recognized this problem and called us to action, urging for the creation of four Crisis Stabilization Hubs. I am proud to announce that before the close of this year, my office, Westchester County DCMH and our colleagues within Westchester, as well as our community partners, have come together to begin making this first hub in White Plains a reality.” The Crisis Stabilization Team will be modeled after the nationally recognized Dutchess County Stabilization Hub, and will serve
people in mental health or substance abuse crisis who are often homeless, facing arrest or in need of emergency hospitalization. This first hub will serve the city of White Plains, parts of the town of Greenburgh, Scarsdale and Mamaroneck town and village, Rye, Port Chester and Harrison—all communities that typically utilize hospital emergency services in White Plains. “DCMH has been working to develop such a model for several years and the recognition of this great need has brought the community a greater awareness,” said Michael Orth, commissioner of the county Department of Community Mental Health. “Through the support of the Office of Mental Health, the County Executive’s office, and our partners in the community, we are taking a major step to bring needed crisis stabilization to Westchester.” DCMH has identified nearly 50 different organizations ranging from emergency services and law enforcement, to health and behavioral health providers, to school district and government entities—all who have a vested interest and major role in building crisis stabilization in Westchester for long-term success. Using the White Plains hub as a model, the county intends to map out a replication plan for similar crisis centers in three other communities across Westchester. (Submitted)
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Historic Hudson Valley receives $30K federal grant
Historic Hudson Valley has been awarded a $30,000 National Endowment for the Humanities grant to share the history of slavery in the north through digital storytelling; specifically, to fund the preliminary stages of the creation of a digital graphic novel tentatively titled Cuffee’s Trial.
Congresswoman Nita Lowey announced that the non-profit cultural organization Historic Hudson Valley has been awarded a $30,000 National Endowment for the Humanities grant to share the history of slavery in the north through digital storytelling. “I am pleased the NEH [National Endowment for the Humanities] has invested in this important project,” Lowey said. “The legacy of slavery is still felt today, and accurately teaching its history is critically important to improving understanding of issues of race and racism in hopes of creating a more civil and equitable society.” Specifically, Historic Hudson Valley will use this $30,000 grant to fund the preliminary stages of
the creation of a digital graphic novel tentatively titled Cuffee’s Trial. The novel will depict the trial, and the historical circumstances surrounding the trial, of Cuffee, an enslaved man accused of conspiracy to commit insurrection in colonial New York. Cuffee, who was among the first of 37 men and women to be tried, convicted and sentenced to death for what would come to be known as the New York Conspiracy, had a direct connection to Philipsburg Manor, Historic Hudson Valley’s National Historic Landmark in Sleepy Hollow. The completed novel will become part of Historic Hudson Valley’s larger Slavery in the Colonial North initiative. “We are thrilled by Congresswoman Lowey’s advocacy for
Historic Hudson Valley,” said Waddell W. Stillman, Historic Hudson Valley’s president. “This vital project will help expose the legacy of slavery in the colonial north, bringing this content to new audiences through the modern medium of a digital graphic novel. We are excited to begin this journey and grateful for the head start these funds provide.” In October 2018, Lowey participated in a conversation with National Endowment for the Humanities Chairman Jon Parrish Peede at Historic Hudson Valley in Pocantico Hills regarding the importance of the humanities in cultivating local community and broad recognition of the region’s historical heritage, and of robust federal investment. (Submitted)
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What’s going on... Harrison Public Library For more information on hours and programs, visit harrisonpl.org.
West Harrison Branch. Wear your pajamas and hang out with Chloe during this evening class, which features songs, music and more. For ages up to 4 years old, siblings welcome. No registration required.
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On Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. Ease into Saturday at the Library’s Children’s Discovery Center. Manhattanville College student volunteers will informally read favorite picture books and do a craft. Suggested for ages 2 to 4 years old.
On Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. SCORE Westchester matches you with experienced small business advisors who work with you on your specific business needs. These are just some of the items for which business owners often seek guidance from SCORE advisors: starting a small business in Westchester; writing or updating a business plan; identifying sources of funding and preparing documents for financing; creating a marketing plan; launching an additional location; and adjusting to growth. Registration is recommended. Call SCORE to schedule an appointment at 948-3907.
Sing-Along Sundays with Chloe On Sundays from 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. Celebrate early childhood through music and movement. Children and parents are sure to love the captivating songs, live accordion music, and activities designed with specific cognitive milestones in mind. This class will feature a variety of child-sized instruments and props, and a wealth of both traditional and original songs to add to your sing-along repertoire. Get ready for a fun, creative and engaging experience.
Computer Tutors On Wednesdays from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. Accomplished high school students in grades 10–12 will help senior citizens acquire computer skills. Senior citizens (beginners or intermediates) are invited to sign up for computer instruction. Please register online, at the Reference Desk, or by calling the library at 835-0324.
Pajama Party with Chloe On Wednesdays from 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the
Chloe’s Sign and Play On Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. Give your child the gift of language. Chloe’s Sign & Play is a fun class where families can learn to communicate with their pre-verbal children using real signs from American Sign Language. Based on the 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.
Conversational English On Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the West Harrison Branch. This is an informal program
of conversation and practice of the English language. Join in and make new friends.
Yoga with Angela On Fridays from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. Join popular local yoga instructor Angela Brandt for yoga with reading, crafts and hints woven in. The perfect start to a calm and fun weekend. For ages 6 to 12. Bring a mat, if you can, or use one of the library’s.
Recreation The spring/summer brochure is available at harrison-ny.gov/recreation. Please be aware that parents must have a current Recreation ID card to register a child for all programs. Please be prepared to show proof of residency with a current utility bill and a driver’s license. A school report card or progress report is required for a child ID card. The 2018 Recreation ID cards are currently available. Applications for activities can be found at the recreation centers and the Recreation Department website. For the Leo Mintzer Center in West Harrison, call 949-5265; the Sollazzo Center in downtown Harrison, 670-3179. The Recreation Hotline can be reached at 670-3039. For more information, visit harrison-ny.gov/recreation.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester LEGO City Builder Enjoy building city scenes with LEGO bricks at home? Let your creativity loose with LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester’s newest play space: LEGO City Builder. This is an interactive city that
visitors can add their own elements and designs right into the display. The new play area includes skyscrapers, police and fire stations, cafes, suburban streets, beaches, a LEGO Friends section and more. Celebrate the grand opening of this exciting new space with photo opportunities and custom builds created by Master Model Builder Anthony Maddaloni. Admission starts at $16.95; children under age 2 are free. Opening hours are Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sundays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester is located at 39 Fitzgerald St. in Yonkers. For more information, call 844-740-9223 or visit westchester.legolanddiscoverycenter.com.
County news Golf course openings The six county-owned golf courses are now open, with the last of the snow melting. The courses are: Dunwoodie, 231-3490, and Sprain Lake, 231-3481, both in Yonkers; Maple Moor, 995-9200, in White Plains; Mohansic, 8625283, in Yorktown Heights; Saxon Woods, 231-3461, in Scarsdale; and Hudson Hills, 8643000, in Ossining. For more information, visit golf.westchestergov.com. 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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Come celebrate the season with live music at “A Not So Silent Night,” The Picture House’s first-ever holiday concert on Saturday, Dec. 15 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (doors open at 4:30 p.m.) The family-friendly concert will feature performances by some of the area’s most talented musicians including Andrew Cole & The Bravo Hops, Warren Banholzer and Friends, and more, on the stage in the Main Hall. “There are so many talented musicians right here in Southern Westchester and we’re excited to showcase a number of them at our first-ever ‘A Not So Silent
Night’ concert,” said Clayton Bushong, director of programming at The Picture House Regional Film Center. “It’s going to be a fun music-filled night for the whole community and the start of a new Picture House holiday tradition.” All proceeds from “A Not So Silent Night” will benefit the newly created Light Up the Screen Fund at The Picture House, TPH. The fund will allow The Picture House to share the magic of the movies with underserved and underprivileged communities by providing movie admission to regularly scheduled
screenings throughout the year. “Community is at the core of our mission at The Picture House,” said Laura deBuys, executive director and president of TPH. “We believe that bringing people together to share arts and culture, whether it’s a movie or live performance, in a welcoming environment like the Picture House does make a difference in people’s lives. We’re thrilled that the Light Up the Screen Fund will allow us to share this experience with our neighbors in disadvantaged areas.” “A Not So Silent Night” will take place at The Picture House
from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with doors opening at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 general admission/$8 members. For more information and tickets please visit thepicturehouse.org or call 738-3161. Since 1921, The Picture House Regional Film Center has served as a cultural center and community hub and is the oldest, continuously running movie theater in Westchester County. Thanks to an extensive renovation and the addition of state of the art technology, TPH is also a thriving regional film center providing dynamic film and education programs to a
diverse and multi-generational audience in Westchester and beyond. In the 300-seat Main Hall and the luxurious 14-seat Screening Room, audiences see the best in new, independent and classic cinema. TPH education programs provide students of all ages with the opportunity to learn about the art, science and business of film. A community-based, mission-driven, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, The Picture House is located at 175 Wolfs Lane in Pelham. Contact us at thepicturehouse. org, info@thepicturehouse.org or 738-3161. (Submitted)
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Playland to hold January job fair Whether you’re a teen who’s new to the job market, a college student looking for a spring/summer position or a retiree bringing
years of experience to a whole new venture, mark your calendar for 2019’s first Playland Job Fair, Saturday, Jan.12, from 9 a.m. to
2 p.m., at the Westchester County Center in White Plains. On-thespot interviews will be conducted at this event for the first 300 can-
didates to arrive. “So many people I meet tell me that their very first summer job was at Playland, and they inevitably have stories to share about how they enjoyed bringing smiles to thousands of faces all season long,” Westchester County Executive George Latimer said. “From our front-line staffers who greet the public every day to those whose behind-the-scenes work helps keep the park humming, every job is vital in creating wonderful visitor experiences.” Positions to be filled include cashiers, ride operators, lifeguards, park management, EMTs, mechanics, custodial staff, I.T. technicians, human resources interns, marketing interns and a junior graphic designer. Playland’s
seasonal employment runs from April through September. Although no prior experience is required for most positions, prospective employees should have a positive attitude, enthusiasm, good communication skills and the ability to work a flexible schedule. Applicants must be a minimum of 16 years of age. Some positions require applicants to be a minimum of 18 years of age. Applicants under age 18 who plan to complete their application prior to the job fair must have the form signed by a parent or guardian to be considered for an interview. Those under 18 who wish to complete their application onsite at the job fair must bring a parent or guardian to the event to
sign the form in order for an interview to take place. Eligible applicants who may wish to enroll for direct deposit must bring a voided blank check or a bank-issued direct deposit setup form that includes routing number and account number printed on the document. To apply during the job fair, bring a completed application, a valid photo identification, Social Security card plus contact information for three references. Applications can be obtained by calling 813-7010, or at PlaylandPark.org, where an application can be downloaded or submitted online. The County of Westchester is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (Submitted)
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We passed the town budget HARRISON HAPPENINGS Mayor Ron Belmont
I am happy to report that the town board recently adopted the 2019 budget. This budget maintains the excellent services that Harrison residents value and expect. Once again, this budget will keep the town under the state-mandated property tax cap that began in 2012. The adopted 2019 tax rate has an increase of 2.9 percent. Our New York State Retirement bill is fully funded, as it has been in previous years. Though it is permissible, we do not borrow to pay for pensions. Revenue has been conservatively budgeted as have expenditures. Though the results of our 2018 budget year will not be available for several months, I do anticipate increased reserves. This will allow us to maintain our commitment to the Harrison taxpayer by providing improvements that help make us a community of distinction. This year’s holiday celebration kickoffs were a big success. From candy canes to carolers and visits
with Santa, both West Harrison and downtown Harrison reveled in merriment. The hot chocolate flowed in West Harrison as Frosty the Snowman visited with residents, young and old. Elementary school choral groups serenaded the crowds, in downtown Harrison, and the event concluded with the lighting of the Christmas tree and menorah. It was wonderful to see so many new visitors and familiar friends as these are the festivities that emphasize the true significance of the season. Both events did a great job reflecting the magic that the holidays should bring to us all. As we gather this holiday season, and reflect on the good tidings of the past year, I encourage all residents to celebrate the spirit of giving. State and local organizations will be increasing their efforts to assist food banks and soup kitchens. Donating food, stocking shelves and feeding those in need are wonderful ways to volunteer your time and celebrate the spirit of generosity. For more information on how you can get involved, please call our Community Services De-
partment at 670-3025. I would like to clarify that leaf collection is still in progress. Piled leaves should be left curbside for pick up. Dec.10 reflected the last date in which leaves could be left in piles. After Dec. 10, leaves must be bagged. Our Highway Department is in the process of doing the final sweep, of our municipal roadways, and is continuing to pick up leaf piles. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. On a related note, to expedite the leaf collection process, our DPW commissioner asks that residents remove all rocks, bottles, branches and other debris, take leaves to the curb and avoid parking on or around the piles. It is also important that leaves are not placed in the roadway or in the storm drains or catch basins, as this may cause flooding. Thank you for your cooperation. The next “Lunch with the Mayor” is on Friday, Dec. 14 and I will be at Tredici North located at 578 Anderson Hill Road in Purchase. I will be at this location from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. and look forward to talking about issues facing our community.
Student charged with hate crime at SUNY Purchase Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino announced Purchase College student Gunnar Hassard, 18, was arrested for hanging Nazi posters on campus during Hanukkah. On Dec. 8, during the Jewish celebration of Hanukkah, Hassard, of Oneonta, and a student at SUNY Purchase, is alleged to have hung multiple posters, which incorporated a swastika and symbols of Nazi Germany, on and near the Humanities Building. He is accused of posting multiple flyers on the campus “frequented and utilized by members of the Jewish community…causing alarm, fear and annoyance to the members of the campus com-
Gunnar Hassard
munity during the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah.” New York State University po-
lice arrested Hassard and charged him with Aggravated Harassment, a hate crime which specifically states a person is guilty of this crime when one “Etches, paints, draws upon or otherwise places a swastika, commonly exhibited as the emblem of Nazi Germany, on any building or other real property…” Hassard was arraigned in Harrison Town Court for Aggravated Harassment in the First Degree, a class E felony, and bail was set at $5,000 cash or bond. His next court date is scheduled for Jan. 8. Assistant District Attorney Cynthia Adimari, chief of the Westchester District Attorney Rye Branch, is prosecuting the case. (Submitted)
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Westchester offers certificates to reduce tuition costs
Westchester residents can reduce their cost of tuition at community colleges outside of the county by obtaining Certificates of Residence, which qualify students for residential rates at two-year SUNY and CUNY colleges.
Westchester residents can reduce their cost of tuition at community colleges outside of the county. Certificates of Residence, which can be obtained from the Department of Finance, qualify students for residential rates at two-year SUNY and CUNY colleges. So far, 1,742 certificates have been issued in 2018. That number is expected to be closer to 2,000 as students begin to submit applications for the spring 2019 semester. Commissioner of Finance Ann Marie Berg said the department
has seen an increase in the number of applications over the last few years. “With online classes it’s even more popular because people can easily take classes outside of the county,” Berg said. Students have a 90-day window, 60 days before and 30 days after the start of the semester, to apply for a certificate and send it to their schools. Each certificate is valid for one year and one school. If students take classes at more than one school they must apply for multiple certificates.
“There is no cost involved to get the certificate,” Berg added. “If you meet the resident requirement for Westchester and New York State and are attending a community college outside of Westchester County you’ll get the financial benefit.” Students who have lived in Westchester for six months, and New York State for one year, qualify for the program. Applications can be found on the Department of Finance’s website and must be submitted by mail. (Submitted)
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Harrison & Rye City Home Sales Listings provided by the office of Westchester County Clerk Timothy C. Idoni Photos courtesy Zillow.com, Trulia.com, Hotpads.com, Spotproperty.com & Maps.google.com
7 Lakeside Drive, Rye 11/13/18 $2,850,000
8 Hannan Place, Rye 11/9/18 $1,570,000
9 Chester Drive, Rye 11/19/18 $1,712,500
14 Shore Road, Rye 11/20/18 $2,200,000
15 Avon Circle, Rye 11/19/18 $297,000
70 West St., Harrison 10/23/18 $289,968
80 Webster Ave., Harrison 11/2/18 $450,000
94 Webster Ave., Harrison 11/2/18 $740,000
109 Coolidge Ave., Rye 11/21/18 $775,000
111 Osborn Road, Rye 10/18/18 $2,123,000
115 Harrison Ave., Harrison 11/16/18 $915,000
120 Old Well Road, Purchase 10/24/18 $875,000
\131 Florence Ave., Rye 8/30/18 $2,800,000
745 Lake St., Harrison 10/11/18 $695,000
1411 Purchase St., Purchase 11//2/18 $829,000
66 Orchard Ave., Rye 10/1/18 $675,000
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LEGAL NOTICES Notice is hereby given that SEALED PROPOSALS for: HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT | RFB #18/19-19c ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS AT LMK MIDDLE SCHOOL SED: 66-05-01-06-0-003-036 SED: 66-05-01-06-0-003-039 CONTRACT G – GENERAL CONSTRUCTION WORK CONTRACT P – PLUMBING CONSTRUCTION WORK CONTRACT H – HVAC CONSTRUCTION WORK CONTRACT E – ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION WORK will be received until 2:00 PM on January 17, 2019 at the District Offices of the Harrison Central School District, located at 50 Union Avenue, Harrison, New York 10528. In the event that on this date the Harrison Central School District is closed or has an early dismissal due to weather or any other emergency, bids will be due at 2:00 p.m. on the next day that the school district is in session. Complete digital sets of Bidding Documents, Drawings and Specifications, may be obtained online as a download for Forty Nine Dollars and 00 cents ($49.00) at the following website: www.usinglesspaper.com under ‘public projects’ beginning on December 11, 2018. Complete sets of Bidding Documents, Drawings and Specifications, may be obtained from Rev, 330 Route 17A, Suite #2, Goshen, New York 10924 Tel: 1-877-272-0216, upon depositing the sum of One Hundred Dollars and 00 cents ($100.00) for each combined set of documents. Checks or money orders shall be made payable to HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. Plan deposit is refundable in accordance with the terms in the Instructions to Bidders to all submitting bids. Any bidder requiring documents to be shipped shall make arrangements with the printer and pay for all packaging and shipping costs. All bid addenda will be transmitted to registered plan holders via email and will be available at www.usinglesspaper.com. Plan holders who have paid for hard copies of the bid documents will need to make the determination if hard copies of the addenda are required for their use, and coordinate directly with the printer for hard copies of addenda to be issued. There will be no charge for registered plan holders to obtain hard copies of the bid addenda. Bids must be made in the standard proposal form in the manner designated therein and as required by the specifications that must be enclosed in sealed envelopes bearing the name of the job and name and address of the bidder on the outside, addressed to: “PURCHASING AGENT, HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT”, clearly marked on the outside, “RFB #18/19-19c: ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS AT LMK MIDDLE SCHOOL, SED #66-05-01-06-0-003-036, SED #6605-01-06-0-003-039”. 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 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. Each proposal submitted must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, made payable to the “HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT”, in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid, as a commitment by the bidder that, if its bid is accepted, it will enter into a contract to perform the work and will execute such further security as may be required for the faithful performance of the contract. Certification of bonding company is required for this bid, see Instructions for Bidders section. Each bidder shall agree to hold his/her bid price for forty five (45) days after the formal bid opening. A pre-bid meeting and walk thru is scheduled for 1:30 PM on January 3, 2019 at the Louis M. Klein Middle School, 50 Union Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528. Potential bidders are asked to gather at the main entrance to the building. Although the pre-bid meeting and walk-thru are not mandatory, it is highly recommended that all potential bidders attend. It is the Board’s intention to award the contract to the lowest qualified bidder providing the required security who can meet the experience, technical and budget requirements. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive any informality and to accept such bid which, in the opinion of the Board, is in the best interests of the School District. By Order of the Board of Education Harrison Central School District | 50 Union Avenue | Harrison, New York 10528 Gene George | Purchasing Agent | Dated: December 11, 2018 NOTICE OF FORMATION Notice of Formation of Skin Source Professionals, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 11/27/2018. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 75 North Central Ave, Suite 201, Elmsford NY 10523. Purpose: any lawful activity
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A baseball oasis LIVE MIKE Mike Smith
The winter months are a tough time to be a baseball fan. If you’re anything like me, you view April through October as a glorious time. With baseball being played virtually every day, there’s never a dearth of topics to follow and debate. Trade rumors, divisional races, the growth of emerging stars; there’s never a shortage of things to pay attention to when baseball season is in session. But as soon as the World Series wraps up, the long slog toward Opening Day begins anew. From November to March, baseball talk—especially in the New York market—takes a back seat to basketball and football in terms of media coverage, no matter how putrid our local teams happen to be. On the surface it makes sense; the New York Giants might be 1-12, but dissecting another listless loss makes more
sense to local sports talk radio hosts than discussing a baseball season that won’t start for another 15 weeks. The one reprieve that baseball fanatics get, the one oasis, is the Winter Meetings. On Sunday, baseball general managers, executives, agents and players arrived in Las Vegas to kick off a five-day stretch that is hotly anticipated as anything on the MLB schedule until pitchers and catchers arrive. This is the week that baseball’s hot stove truly heats up, as teams begin to take their first steps toward building for the future. Free agent signings, trade deals, everything is on the table when baseball’s decision-makers get together. And the funny thing is, it doesn’t even matter if anything comes of the talks. The fact that people are talking about talking is what is really important. Over the past few days, rumors of a possible three-way deal that would send Noah Syndergaard to the Yankees and catcher J.T. Realmuto to Flushing have abso-
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lutely dominated the local sports scene, with fans and radio hosts debating whether or not the Mets would be better off by sending their brilliant hurler to their hated Bronx rivals. Do I think the Mets and Yankees are going to pull the trigger on this deal? Probably not. But it has sure led to some interesting discussions about the nature of the rivalry between the two teams and the future of the Amazin’s under first-year general manager Brodie Van Wagenen. Of course, on Thursday, it will all be over. Sure there will be more hot stove news in the coming months, but it will come out in drips and drabs as teams methodically address their needs for next season. Then, we’ll all go back to bemoaning the Jets’ coaching and the Knicks’ lack of direction for hours on end. That is, until pitchers and catchers finally report. February can’t come soon enough.
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This week, the Major League Baseball Winter Meetings offered fans a brief reprieve from a prolonged baseball drought. Sports Editor Mike Smith is just glad to be talking about his favorite sport again. Photo courtesy MLB.com
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Game Notes: • Dennis Brecani scored a pinfall win in just 15 seconds • Eastchester’s Chukwuma Eke beat Zach Finn 11-4 • The Huskies scored 8 pinfall victories By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor On Dec. 11, wrestling teams from Eastchester and Harrison squared off in an individual meet, and despite some stellar performances by the Eagles, it was the host Huskies who came away with the win. Utilizing its deeper roster, especially at the lower weight classes, Harrison was able to outscore Eastchester handily, winning the match 66-21. Outside of the three weight classes in which Eastchester
Tyler Joseph wraps up Dylan Hennessy. Joseph won via pinfall.
failed to enter a competitor (182, 285 and 99 pounds) Harrison won all eight victories via pinfall, paving the way for a decisive victory. The Huskies were especially dominant in the lower weight classes, as Vito DeFonce,
Cole Joseph, Giancarlo Zabniak and Tyler Joseph picked up four wins in five chances ranging from 106 to 132 pounds. Dennis Brecani, wrestling at 152 pounds for the Huskies, came on strong in the quickest bout of the night,
Chukwuma Eke battles with Zach Finn on Dec. 11. Eke topped Finn with an 11-4 decision.
Tommy Dell’Aera works for a pin against Val McCoy. Photos/Mike Smith
Lightning Roggero tries to drive Kevin Rodriguez on Dec. 11. Harrison topped Eastchester 66-21.
a 15 second pin of Eastchester’s Sebastian Pumillo. Despite the loss, however, the Eagles did have a few bright spots. Dan Zadrima pinned Kirk Patterson at 170 pounds, Paul Torre won via pin at 220, and one of the team’s top returners, 120-pounder Tommy Dell’Area, made quick work of Val McCoy, pinning his opponent in just 51 seconds. Perhaps the most anticipated bout of the match, came in the 195-pound weight class, as Eastchester’s Chukwuma Eke took
on Harrison’s Zach Finn. Both competitors came into Tuesday’s showdown coming off big weekend performances, as Finn took the 195-pound division title at the annual John Jay Patriot Tournament and Eke took home top honors at the Eastchester Invitational. But it was Eke who would come out ahead in the matchup, erasing a fast start by Finn to secure an 11-4 decision. It was the lone bout of the afternoon that was not decided by pinfall.
The schedule is relatively light for both teams for the remainder of December. Eastchester originally had a showdown scheduled with Scarsdale for Dec. 20, but the match was moved until after the new year. The Huskies will compete once more in 2018, hosting Somers on Dec. 18. Both teams will be in action on Jan. 3, when Harrison travels to Nyack and Eagles host Byram Hills. CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com
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