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County passes Fair Chance to Work legislation

Saving the Sound Federal and state officials announced this week several grants aimed at improving and protecting the Long Island Sound watershed. For more, see page 6. File photo

US. News: Osborn top performing nursing home The Osborn Pavilion skilled nursing and short-stay rehabilitation center is proud to be named one of New York’s top performing nursing homes by U.S. News & World Report. U.S. News evaluated more than 15,000 nursing homes across the country, including 619 licensed facilities in New York State. Of those 619 in the state, The Osborn Pavilion was one of 19 that received the top rating in both categories, ‘Overall’ and ‘Short-Stay Rehabilitation.’ In fact, The Osborn Pavilion was among only four facilities in Westchester County to receive this highest-performing rating in both categories. The 2018-19 report is the first time U.S. News has rated facilities on Short-Stay Rehabilitation, assessing a facility based on whether the amount of rehabilitation provided was determined by reimbursement or by patient-centered needs.

The Osborn Pavilion is an 84bed skilled nursing facility, with all-private rooms, that provides skilled nursing care, as well as both short–term inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation. The Pavilion is an integral part of The Osborn’s continuum of care. The U.S. News & World Report Nursing Home Finder draws on public data provided by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, CMS, as the basis for its Nursing Home Compare rating system. The Osborn has the highest overall quality rating of five stars from CMS, based on quantitative assessments of state-conducted health inspections. These rigorous inspections assess general cleanliness, food preparation processes, infection control, medication management and residents’ overall quality of life. The U.S. News survey places additional emphasis on staff-

ing, specifically the amount of time that nursing staff spends with each patient. The Osborn received the five-star rating from CMS for both total nurse staffing and registered nurse staffing. “We understand that nurse staffing is among the most important predictors of nursing home quality,” said Ben Harder, chief of health analysis at U.S. News. “With our new methodology and Short-Stay Rehabilitation rating, we have taken several steps to ensure that nursing homes that consistently provide high quality care to residents are highlighted.” Sources like the Nursing Home Finder and the CMS website can be helpful to families in the process of evaluating longterm skilled nursing or short-term care facilities for their loved ones, especially if distance is a factor. These free tools allow users to search for highly-rated nursing

homes by location, insurance coverage, memory care and size. While quantitative data is an important part of the decision process, the reputation of a facility is an important reflection by those with first-hand experience. Interested families are encouraged to visit a community they are considering early in the process, to observe the quality of care and the daily interactions between residents and staff. The Osborn is a private,non-profit retirement community which is accredited by CARF and has a Fitch A- rating. As a continuum of care community, The Osborn is focused on giving our residents choices for both lifestyle and healthcare services that are carefully matched to their individual needs and interests. The Osborn offers a selection of beautiful residences in Independent Living OSBORN continued on page 3

On Dec. 3, the Westchester County Board of Legislators approved a measure to ensure that people with criminal records in their past have an opportunity to explain their circumstances when they’re looking for work. The “Fair Chance to Work” legislation, which passed by a vote of 11-5, eliminates questions about a job applicant’s criminal record on initial job applications, but it does allow for such questions to be asked in interviews. It also allows for background checks after initial application. The measure will give qualified people a foot in the door when they’re applying for work, even if they may have been convicted for a minor offense or are working to rehabilitate themselves after a criminal conviction. That’s because the first thing an employer will see will be the applicant’s qualifications, not a marked check box. “The point of this legislation is to give job seekers a chance to establish a dialogue with prospective employers, not to have any dialogue cut off before it can begin,” said board Vice Chairwoman Alfreda Williams, one of the co-sponsors of the legislation. “I am proud that this will be the law in Westchester County. This will make a positive impact on people’s lives, help people make a new start, encourage employment, give employers a wider pool of motivated, qualified workers and increase the tax rolls simultaneously.” Laws like this, popularly known as “ban the box” provisions, have been passed across the country—including in Kansas, Wisconsin, Connecticut and New York City—and companies like Pepsico, Microsoft, Home Depot, Target, Starbucks, Walmart and CVS have eliminated these questions from job applications. “I’m happy that Westchester County today has joined various states, cities and other municipalities in passing legislation of

this sort. This legislation doesn’t limit background checks by employers, but it will allow job applicants an opportunity to tell their stories when they’re looking for work,” said county Legislator Catherine Borgia, the bill’s co-sponsor. “Eliminating questions of criminal background on initial application is a policy that has been adopted by companies across the political spectrum.” County Legislator Damon Maher, chairman of the board’s Labor and Housing Committee, said, “This is a good step toward ensuring that those who are charting a new course in their lives have a path do to so. Better opportunities for employment will reduce recidivism as we hopefully put the era of mass incarceration behind us.” Employment is one of the most important factors in reducing recidivism rates, but when initial job applications include things like check-boxes disclosing past criminal records, workers often find themselves pre-emptively cut off from opportunities to rebuild their lives. School districts, employers of police officers, and other employers who are barred by law from hiring applicants with specific criminal convictions, would not be subject to the new measure, which goes to County Executive George Latimer for his signature. You can view the text of the legislation and the legislative history at bit.ly/2Rr0Pl8. (Submitted)

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Don’t fall for these common scams

To help taxpayers avoid being scammed, the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance highlighted some common tactics used by identity thieves and cybercriminals.

To help taxpayers avoid being scammed, the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance highlighted some common tactics used by identity thieves and cybercriminals. The strategies to steal sensitive personal data range from the simple to the complex, as described in the examples below. Threatening calls: Scam artists who use this tactic try to bully or trick victims into disclosing private information, or convince them to wire money to pay a tax debt or fine. If a caller, perhaps posing as a state Tax Department or IRS agent, threatens an arrest or fines, it’s a scam. Neither agency threatens taxpayers, and they

notify taxpayers by letter first before making any calls or sending any emails. Unusual emails: Phishing emails often contain links that can activate malware or lead to phony websites that request personal information. Misspellings or unfamiliar logos in the email or subject line are obvious clues that it’s a scam attempt, but some of the bogus emails and websites are convincing. Hovering over the links may reveal an unusual webpage address, URL, that confirms the sender’s true intent. To be safe, simply delete these emails and any that are unsolicited, and never click the links within them.

Remember, the Tax Department never requests personal or financial information by email. Offers to collect tax payment in person: If a caller claiming to be from the Tax Department or IRS offers to meet you at a specified location to collect a payment, it’s a scam. This is never an option with the IRS or Tax Department. End the call immediately. Request for a specific type of payment: If you’re being told to pay through a prepaid debit card or an iTunes gift card, this is a telltale sign of a scam. The Tax Department and IRS provide various payment options, but the use of gift cards isn’t one of them. (Submitted)

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and Assisted Living, including Memory Care. For those needing additional care, The Osborn Pavilion, our five-star licensed facility, provides long-term skilled nursing care, short-term inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation. Central to life at The Osborn is the WellSpring program that offers myriad opportunities for all members of the community to live life to the fullest. All of its residential and health care facilities are conveniently situated on The Osborn’s 56-acre campus in Rye. To learn more about The Osborn Pavilion, call 925-8203. For outpatient rehabilitation, call 925-8261. To arrange a tour of Independent or Assisted Living residences at The Osborn, please call 9258243. (Submitted)

The Osborn Pavilion skilled nursing and short-stay rehabilitation center in Rye was named one of New York’s top performing nursing homes by U.S. News & World Report. U.S. News evaluated more than 15,000 nursing homes across the country, including 619 licensed facilities in New York State.

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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.

Saturday Stories (& a Craft, too!)

SCORE: One-On-One Mentoring

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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Letters to the Editor

Come join in my holiday open house To the Editor, On Thursday, Dec. 13, from 4 to 6 p.m., I’ll be hosting my free annual Holiday Open House. This year’s celebration will take place at the Port Chester Senior Center behind the Port Chester Municipal Building at 222 Grace Church St. Neighborhood events, block parties and open holiday parties are a great way to build community and foster togetherness. I encourage old friends, new friends and those I have yet to meet to join me for a celebration of the holidays. We will have hors d’oeuvres and you can have drinks with your neighbors, local municipal officials, community leaders and me, your state senator for the 37th District. At this year’s event, I am collecting donations for Feeding Westchester. We suggest donations of diapers, toiletries and nonperishable food items. For a list of additional items Feeding Westchester suggests, visit their website at FeedingWestchester.org. If you would like to drop-off your donation before the Holiday Open House, you may do so at my district office located at 222 Grace Church St., Suite 300 in Port Chester. RSVP is required for the Holiday Open House so that we can plan appropriately for food and drinks. You may RSVP online at bit.ly/MayerHolidayOpenHouse, call the office at 934-5250 or email me at smayer@ nysenate.gov. Looking forward to catching-up with old friends and making new ones. Shelley B. Mayer, State senator

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to improve Long Island Sound

Top federal and state environmental officials announced on Dec. 3, 36 grants totaling $2.57 million to local government and community groups to improve the health and ecosystem of Long Island Sound. Fourteen projects, totaling $586,000 directly benefit New York. The activities funded through the Long Island Sound Futures Fund, LISFF, show how projects led by local groups and communities make a big difference in improving water quality and restoring habitat around the sound watershed. This grant program combines funds from EPA and National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, NFWF. “I know all of us share great excitement with, and are energized by, the depth and breadth of community commitment evidenced by these projects,” said Pete Lopez, EPA regional administrator. “They give New Yorkers the opportunity to support pollution prevention, stormwater control, wetland and habitat restoration, water monitoring and public education as effective ways to enhance long-term stewardship of Long Island Sound, while promoting its sustainable recreation-

al and economic uses.” The LISFF 2018 grants will reach more than 1.7 million residents through environmental education programs and conservation projects. Water quality improvement projects will treat 1.9 million gallons of water and collect 37,000 pounds of floating trash. The projects will open up six miles of river and restore 18 acres of coastal habitat for fish and wildlife. The grants will be matched by $3.09 million from the grantees resulting in $5.67 million in funding for on-theground conservation projects in New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont. In New York, the $586,000 in grant funds will be matched with $999,000 from the grantees, resulting in $1.58 million in community conservation. “As co-chairman of the Long Island Sound Caucus, I understand that the Long Island Sound is a regional and national treasure, as well as a critical economic, recreational and environmental resource,” Congressman Lee Zeldin said. «The $2.57 million investment in these 36 programs around the Long Island Sound

Watershed will allow us to continue to improve the health and vitality of the sound. These community projects will make a real difference in continuing our progress towards cleaning up Long Island Sound.” The Long Island Sound Study initiated the LISFF in 2005 through EPA’s Long Island Sound Office and NFWF. To date, the LISFF has invested $19.6 million in 416 projects. With a grantee match of $36 million, the program generated $55.6 million for locally-based conservation. The projects have opened up 163 river miles for fish passage, restored 1,109 acres of critical fish and wildlife habitat and open space, treated 204 million gallons of pollution, and educated and engaged 4.7 million people. “The Long Island Sound is a precious natural resource whose value extends far beyond its many beloved beaches,” said Basil Seggos, commissioner of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. “While the sound is home to a rich array of wildlife and scenery enjoyed by visitors year-round, it also hosts habitats that provide enormous

ecosystem services to the surrounding communities. These ecosystems will continue to protect and inspire us for as long as we work to ensure their health.”Long Island Sound is an estuary that provides economic and recreational benefits to millions of people while also providing habitat for more than 1,200 invertebrates, 170 species of fish and dozens of species of migratory birds. Each of the grant projects contribute to a healthier Long Island Sound for everyone, from nearby area residents to those at the furthest reaches of the Sound. All nine million people who live, work and play in the watershed impacting

the Sound can benefit from and help build on the progress that has already been made. The Long Island Sound Study, developed under the EPA’s National Estuary Program, is a cooperative effort between the EPA and the states of Connecticut and New York to protect and restore the sound and its ecosystem. Chartered by Congress in 1984, the NFWF protects and restores the nation’s fish, wildlife, plants and habitats. Working with federal, corporate and individual partners, NFWF has funded more than 4,500 organizations and committed more than $3.8 billion to conservation projects. (Submitted)

SOME LONG ISLAND SOUND FUTURES FUND PROJECTS Planning and Coordination for Coastal Forest Habitat Management in Bronx Park Project Area: Bronx Park, Bronx, New York / LISFF Grant: $99,810; Matching Grant: $76K City Parks Foundation will develop a management plan for 170 acres of coastal maritime forest in the Bronx Park. This project will contribute to targeted restoration and management of coastal maritime forest in an important urban Long Island Sound watershed.

Producing and Implementing a Community-supported Long Island Sound Blue Plan Project Location: Coastal communities in Connecticut and New York that border Long Island Sound / LISFF Grant: $44,986; Matching Grant: $51,904 The Nature Conservancy, Connecticut will finalize the Long Island Sound Blue Plan in Connecticut and New York. The project will create a community-supported plan to protect marine life in Long Island Sound.

Sustainability Planning for the town/village of Harrison Project Area: town/village of Harrison, New York / LISFF Grant: $45K; Matching Grant: $45K The town/village of Harrison will develop a drainage manual. The project will set the stage for implementation of green infrastructure projects to address stormwater pollution into Long Island Sound.

Long Island Sound Beach Cleanup 2018 / American Littoral Society Project Area: Westchester, Bronx, Queens, Suffolk and Nassau counties, Long Island Sound Watershed, New York / LISFF Grant: $10K; Matching Grant: $376,498 American Littoral Society will deliver cleanups along 191 miles of shoreline at 58 sites in the Long Island Sound watershed of New York. This project will engage 5,000 volunteers to collect 35,000 lbs. of trash from shorelines, and to teach participants about preventing marine pollution into Long Island Sound.

Sound Effects: A Public Conservation Education Series The Whaling Museum Society Project Area: The Whaling Museum & Education Center, Cold Spring Harbor, New York / LISFF Grant: $9,998; Matching Grant: $5,050 The Whaling Museum Society will deliver a year-long public education series with hands-on learning and conservation-based activities to inform people about the effects of pollution on Long Island Sound. The project will teach 350 adult and elementary school audiences about actions they can take to improve the health of the Sound.

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Project Area: SUNY Maritime College, Throggs Neck, New York / LISFF Grant: $7,665; Matching Grant: $13,248 The SUNY-Maritime College will host “Celebration of the Long Island Sound” providing an array of educational, recreational on-the-water and stewardship activities to the community in Throggs Neck. The project will build awareness about and connect 500 students and residents to the Sound in an annual celebration.

Bringing Environmental Stewardship to the 2019 Play2Learn Festival Project Area: town/village of Harrison, New York / LISFF Grant: $6,750; Matching Grant: $7,500 The town/village of Harrison will expand the annual Play2Learn Festival to incorporate a Long Island Sound-based Play Zone. This project will introduce children to the sound using a series of educational stations to foster development of a stronger understanding of their relationship to the sound practical actions families can take to protect and restore it.

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Happy Hanukkah and come to the tree lighting party County IDA approves incentives for Harrison project HARRISON HAPPENINGS Mayor Ron Belmont

This past weekend, members of the Jewish community began the celebration of Hanukkah. This holiday pays tribute to the unbreakable spirit and fortitude of the Jewish people. The message of Hanukkah serves as a lesson to us all that, when we stand united, we can conquer any problem and overcome any setback. It is my hope that the Festival of Lights brings comfort and consolation to all and encourages not only our nation, but our cities, towns and villages to gather together and cherish the bonds of community. On behalf of the entire town board, I wish all Harrison residents, and their families, a very Happy Hanukkah. Back by popular demand, the West Harrison Neighborhood Association is holding its annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday Celebration. This event will be held on Friday evening, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. Entertainment will be on hand on the Village Green and refreshments will be

served. I’m looking forward to this yearly tradition and I encourage all residents to attend. It’s a perfect way to share the excitement of the season with family and friends. Harrison is a wonderful place to begin your holiday shopping. Locally owned shops and restaurants offer a warm and welcoming atmosphere and it’s a great spot to get together, with neighbors and friends, as you get ready for the season’s celebrations. While making your way through your shopping list, be sure to drop in to local establishments and join in the festive atmosphere. On a related note, several years ago the Holiday Project was created in an effort to spread holiday cheer, to families in need, right here in Harrison. Currently, those in need encompass more than 360 individuals ranging in age from infant to the elderly. Each family provides the Harrison Community Services Department with a wish-list of items. These items range from clean bedding to winter boots and coats to toys for the children. Through the generosity of merchants, and

with monies collected, each sponsored family receives gifts. If you are interested in sponsoring one or more families or if you have any questions, feel free to contact the project coordinators via email at theharrisonholidayproject@ gmail.com or send donations/mail to The Harrison Holiday Project, P.O. Box 47, Harrison, NY 10528. Our Recreation Department is currently taking applications for winter programs. Back by popular demand, basketball, archery and Nerf soccer clinics will be offered in January. Please remember that parents must have current ID cards to register children for all programs. 2019 cards are now available for purchase. Proof of residency required. For more information, call the Leo Mintzer Center at 949-5265 or the Sollazzo Center at 670-3039. The next “Lunch with the Mayor” is on Friday, Dec. 7 and I will be at Hajime located at 267 Halstead Ave. On Friday, Dec. 14, I will be at Tredici North, located at 578 Anderson Hill Road in Purchase. I will be at these locations from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. and look forward to talking about issues facing our community.

The Westchester County Industrial Development Agency, IDA, has unanimously approved a resolution of intent to provide financial incentives for a $76.8 million transit-oriented, mixeduse residential project to be built next to the Metro-North train station on Halstead Avenue in Harrison. At its Nov. 29 meeting, the IDA Board approved $1.3 million in sales tax exemptions for Avalon Bay Communities to develop the three-building complex which consists of 143 rental units, seven affordable units, 27,000 square feet of commercial space and 758 on-site parking spaces. The project also includes two landscaped

plazas connecting the train station platform with Halstead Avenue. Monthly rents for the apartments are estimated at $2,500 for one bedroom and $3,000 for two bedrooms. The exterior design takes cues from existing storefronts opposite Halstead Avenue and will complement the Halstead Avenue streetscape. The project, which will be built in two phases over a 30-month period, is expected to create 410 construction jobs and eight permanent jobs. Avalon Communities is also constructing a parking garage on a lot adjacent to the residential building that is owned by the Metropolitan Transportation Association, MTA. The garage will

have 475 spaces owned by the MTA for commuters, 77 spaces for residents of the residential project and 46 spaces for commercial users. “The IDA is pleased to provide financial incentives to Avalon Communities for this innovative transit-oriented development that will bring new rental housing and retail space to downtown Harrison as well as improved access to the Metro-North train station. We are also pleased that this project will create more than 400 new construction jobs for the county,” said Bridget Gibbons, director of the Westchester County Office of Economic Development. (Submitted)

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A bad night for boxing LIVE MIKE Mike Smith

On Saturday night, fight fans got a reminder about everything the sport of boxing can be—for better or worse. In short, Showtime’s fight card from the Staples Center in Los Angeles shined a light on everything right—and wrong—with the sport today. As far as boxing cards go, the Dec. 1 offering was a more robust one than fans have been used to as of late. Headlined by a much-anticipated heavyweight title fight between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder—the hype for which far exceeded other recent fights in the division— the card featured well-known veterans and some up-andcoming stars for a spectacle that seemed to harken back to the days when boxing still held some real estate in the public’s consciousness. When I was growing up,

heavyweight title fights were events. I remember the hey day of Iron Mike Tyson and the trilogy between Bowe and Holyfield as nights that transcended the sport. And I got that same feeling in the lead up to Saturday night’s showdown between the two unbeaten fighters. Boxing may be a niche sport now, but mentions of the impending clash on ESPN and other news outlets served to lend an air of mainstream credibility to the proceedings. And for once, a much-ballyhooed heavyweight bout lived up to the hype. The awkward Fury soundly out-boxed the American for much of the night, but Wilder’s immense power proved a game-changer, as he floored the Gypsy King in the 9th and 12th rounds. The second knockdown appeared to end the fight before Fury miraculously beat the 10-count and went on to fire away at Wilder until the final bell sounded. It was a wonderful fight that showcased each fighter’s

strengths and should’ve ended up with Fury being crowned the unified heavyweight champ. This being boxing, however, the judges had a different idea and fans around the world voiced their displeasure when the split-decision draw was announced. But curious judging—long an obstacle to boxing’s legitimacy—was not the only troubling situation to arise from Saturday’s fights. In the undercard, 41-yearold light heavyweight champion Adonis Stevenson suffered a particularly brutal 11th round knockout at the hands of Oleksandr Gvozdyk. Things got scary after Stevenson got back to his locker room, where he collapsed and was transported to a hospital where he was placed in a medically induced coma. As of Wednesday, he was still in the hospital, as doctors determined he was suffering from a severe traumatic brain injury. His in-ring career likely over, boxing fans now hope for a re-

Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury embrace after fighting to a split-decision draw on Dec. 1. The two heavyweights headlined a fight card that showcased the best—and worst—of professional boxing. Photo courtesy Wikipedia.org

covery for a man who had held the light-heavyweight belt since 2013. Of course fans are attracted to boxing because of the violence, and knockouts are one of the main draws. But watching the replays of Stevenson slumped against the ropes, being pounded into submission, is a sobering re-

minder of the dangers inherent in the sport. It remains to be seen if Saturday night’s card will do anything to restore boxing’s popularity among the more casual fans, or if spectators will be turned off by shady judging and another all-too-poignant example of the razor-thin line between sport

and savagery. These are tough waters to navigate as a boxing fan. And despite the flashes of brilliance we saw on Saturday, the maelstrom of unfortunate events won’t be easy to forget.

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Harrison wins opener boys basketball non-league

HARRISON 56 NAUET 45 HARRISON HS

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Game Notes: • Harrison overcame a 4-point halftime deficit • Alex Siapanides led the huskies with 11 points • Harrison will compete in the White Plains Showcase this weekend By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor It may have taken Harrison a little time to find its rhythm in the season opener, but when the Huskies finally hit their stride, the results were undeniable. Squaring off against Nanuet on Dec. 4, Harrison put together a strong second half to rally past the Golden Knights and start the season with a 56-45 victory. Trailing by four points at halftime it was Harrison’s commitment to defense that fueled a spirited comeback, as the Huskies ratcheted up the on-ball pressure

Alex Siapanides looks to create his shot against Nanuet on Dec. 4. Siapanides led Harrison with 11 points.

Will DeLuca runs the point on Dec. 4. Photos/Mike Smith

Michael Plotkin drives along the baseline against the Golden Knights. Plotkin had 10 points in the win.

to force key Nanuet turnovers in the second half. With the game tied at 36-36 after three quarters of play, Harrison surged in the final stanza, outscoring the visitors by 11 points to put the game away. “We were struggling in the beginning and we talked at halftime saying we needed to dig in on defense and the offense will come off that,” head coach Gary Chiarella said. “We came out, we got stops, we switched from manto-man to zone, and that helped us out. The Huskies’ balanced offensive effort was led by Alex Siapanides, who posted a team-high 11 points on the night. Siapanides emerged as one of Section I’s best perimeter shooters last season, draining 63 shots from behind the arc. He hit three three-pointers on Tuesday, and Chiarella only expects his output to increase as the season moves along. “He’s coming off football season, so it takes a bit of time, and he didn’t really start to heat up until January last year,” he said. “But you saw tonight he was able to contribute in other ways with his inside game as well.” Michael Plotkin added 10

Marco Angarano chases down a loose ball against Nanuet.

points for the Huskies and sophomore guard Will DeLuca had eight. Nanuet was paced by Justin Haught, who led all scorers with 17. Chiarella admitted that some off-season rust played a role in his team’s slow start against Nanuet, and with several players getting their first taste of varsity experience early in the season, he expects to continue to tinker with rotations as the Huskies look for a winning recipe. “We’re still looking for the right combinations,” Chiarel-

la said. “Even some of the 12th graders were a bit jittery, but we overcame those nerves, we settled down and it all started to come together.” Harrison will take part in the annual White Plains Showcase on Dec. 7, before heading up north to take on Albertus Magnus on Dec. 11. The Huskies will also host the first round of the annual Harrison Holiday Tournament next Thursday, when they take on league foe Eastchester at 7 p.m. CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com

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Huskies win Rye invitational

The Harrison wrestling team celebrates a season-opening win at the Bernie Miller Invitational at Rye High School.

By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor In their first test of the 20182019 campaign, Harrison’s wrestlers acquitted themselves well, taking top honors at the annual Bernie Miller Invitational Dual Meet at Rye High School on Dec. 1. With a perfect 5-0 record at the tourney and a number of contributions up and down the lineup, the Huskies hope that their strong season debut will translate into further success as the schedule begins to pick up this month. The Huskies knocked off St. Joe’s by the Sea, Rye, Scarsdale and Lakeland to advance to the tournament finals, where they defeated Eastchester 54-33. According to head coach Vin Nicita, depth played a big role in the Huskies’ victories on Saturday, as Harrison proved it was anything but top-heavy. “Obviously it’s great to start off with a win, and it was a real

team effort,” Nicita told the Review. “The guys we count on did what we expected them to do, but some of the other guys came through with key wins in big spots. So we will build from there.” Sophomore Tyler Joseph went 5-0 on the day to take home Most Outstanding Wrestler honors, but Zach Finn, Vito DeFonce, Giambucca Zadniak, Noel Alam and Sam Estroff-Liberti all played a big role in the Huskies’ march to a first-place finish. “We knew we had some big guns, but we needed some newer wrestlers to step into that role,” Nicita said. “I’m really happy with the way those newer guys, and for some other guys, they now see what will be expected of them.” One newcomer who shined in particular was eighth grader Cole Joseph—Tyler’s younger brother—who went 5-0 in the 105-pound weight class to be

named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Freshman. “It was a great debut for Cole, he shows a lot of potential and his technique is great for an eighth grader,” Nicita said. “He doesn’t get phased out there and he has the potential to really go out and make some noise.” The Huskies hope to parlay Saturday’s victories into success in the first round of the Section I dual meet championship, which is scheduled for Dec. 5, after press time. Harrison will compete at John Jay Cross River in the first round against the Indians, who are traditionally one of more powerful teams in Section I. “It’s going to be a nice test for us on Wednesday, John Jay is always a tough team,” Nicita said. “This is a great starting point for us, and hopefully we can continue to close up some of the holes.”

Cole Joseph goes for a takedown against Rye on Dec. 1. Joseph scored five wins at the Bernie Miller Invitational and was named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Freshman. Photo/Mike Smith

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Vito DeFonce locks up with a Rye grappler at the Bernie Miller Invitational. DeFonce and Joseph provide the Huskies with a solid duo at the lighter weights. David Crozier tangles with an opponent on Dec. 1.

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