May 26, 2017

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Democrats nominate 1 for Town Council

People of all backgrounds with an appreciation for Japanese culture descended on Ma Riis Park to check out the annual Matsuri and to take advantage of the beautiful weather on May 21. For coverage, see page 6. Photo/Sibylla Chipaziwa

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ing the Halstead Avenue gun store near Parsons Memorial Elementary School and the recently amended For the first time in at least eight secondhand dealers law which was years, Harrison’s Democratic Com- correlated to the gun shop. But he mittee will not run a full slate of said those were not the only issues Town Council candidates in the in the town which he is concerned upcoming November election. This about. He also highlighted reasonyear, they will run only one candi- able commercial development and May 26, 2017 Vol. 5, Number date for| councilman, Frank 21 Gor-| www.ryecityreview.com government transparency as key don, and instead look across the issues, adding that he planned to aisle to fill out the ticket. bring an outreach program to the The Democrats, failing to put town to react to input from resiforward any other candidates, have dents. gone the cross-endorsement route, “Harrison is beloved by me and choosing to back the candidacies of the vast majority of its residents,” Councilman Richard Dionisio and he said. “But some residents are Mayor/Supervisor Ron Belmont, concerned with the direction that both Republicans, who are up for the town is taking in some of its aphonor re-election this year. proaches.” Frank Corvino, the town DemHowever, that did not stop Democratic Committee chairman, said ocratic Party leaders from cross-enthe overall plan in cross-endorsing dorsing Belmont, Dionisio, Town Republican candidates was to pro- Clerk Jackie Greer, a Republican, mote a bipartisan approach in gov- and recently appointed Judge Danerning the town. “It is understand- iel Angiolillo, a Republican. able that Democrats may not agree Town Council candidates in May 26, 2017 Vol. endorsing 5, Number 21 | of www.mamaroneckreview.com with |cross candidates Harrison run at large, meaning other parties, but I believe that this that Gordon will have to face off action will help to get parts of the against Dionisio as well as incum-

By COREY STOCKTON Staff Writer

Rye Brook passes first gun store law in county By COREY STOCKTON Staff Writer Six months after a controversially located gun store opened in the town/village of Harrison, Rye Brook has passed a law that restricts how and where a gun store can operate within its municipal borders, becoming the first municipality in Westchester County to do so. On Tuesday, May 23, the village Board of Trustees decided by a 4-1 vote that gun stores in Rye Brook should be kept outside of a 500foot radius of so-called “sensitive areas,” such as schools, nursery centers, playgrounds and religious centers. “It’s certainly appropriate that the village look at our zoning to make sure potential gun shops are located in appropriate locations in the community,” said Chris Bradbury, Rye Brook’s village administrator, following the adoption of the law. The aim to restrict gun stores

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from those sensitive areas comes as a reaction to the opening of a gun shop in Harrison, where residents became concerned over the shop’s proximity to an elementary school. L&L Sports on Halstead Avenue opened last November within 1,000 feet of Parsons Memorial Elementary School, prompting residents to challenge why the Harrison Town Council did nothing to regulate the store’s location. An online petition gained 3,500 signatures asking the town to act; but the council has maintained that it has little immediate recourse. Although there are no gun stores in Rye Brook, the village said it proposed and ultimately adopted this law as a proactive measure to have in place in case of a similar situation to the one that has evolved in neighboring Harrison. The law also regulates some practices of a potential gun store, including storage, reporting, inspection, and who can be allowed into the premises. It specifies that

no guns can be displayed in a shop’s windows, and must instead be kept behind a counter; when the store is closed, those weapons must be kept in a fireproof vault. The law also makes it illegal for an owner to admit anyone on the premises who is legally unable to purchase a firearm, including minors and convicted felons. The legislation also gives the village Police Department the authority to May 19 inspect each gun store in the village as frequently as every six months. Rye Brook worked with the Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence, a California-based nonprofit organization, in drafting the now adopted law. According to Laura Cutilletta, the legal director for the law center, the center has worked with nine separate communities in New York state to propose local gun ordinances. Representatives from the law center have also worked with residents in Harrison. In March,

Ron Belmont has proven to be an extremely “nice man who helps out the citizens.” – FRANK CORVINO, on Democrats’ decision to cross-endorse Belmont

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Democratic agenda implemented,” he said. “Clearly, Democrats can find common ground for putting the town ahead of politics and moving forward.” Gordon, an attorney and certi&fied 26, 2017 | Vol. 5, Number accountant who has lived in the town for six years, told the Review regarding his candidacy as the lone Democrat, “There’s a need for new perspectives in the town government; and after a successful 25 years in business and law, I hope to give something back to my community.” Gordon, 56, has been vocal about the controversy surround-

bent Councilwoman Marlane Amelio, a Republican, with the top two vote-getters claiming victory. Corvino, 28, who took over the party late last year, declined to comment on why the Democrats 15 | www.cityreviewnr.com decided to endorse Dionisio, the vice chairman of the town Republican Party, rather than Amelio, whose father is the chairman of the party, but added, “From what we’ve seen in the short term he’s been councilman, we’ve seen that he shares the same beliefs and views that our party has.” DEMOCRATS continued on page 7

INSIDE Lead found in SUNY Purchase drinking water Story on page 5.

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Asst. superintendent awarded for financial reporting The Harrison Central School District’s assistant superintendent for business, Bob Salierno, received an award from the Government Finance Officers Association for the school district’s comprehensive annual financial report. -Reporting by Franco Fino

Salierno and the school district were awarded a certificate of achievement for excellence in financial reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association for preparing the district’s comprehensive annual financial report, CAFR. The certificate is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting. The school district’s CAFR was judged by an impartial panel from another state that determined the district’s report clearly communicated its financial story and motivates potential users and groups to read the document.

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The Harrison Central School District’s assistant superintendent for business, Bob Salierno, pictured, received an award for excellence in financial reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association for preparing the district’s comprehensive annual financial report. Photo courtesy Bob Salierno

Salierno told the Review the determination from the association helps the school district not only retain its AAA bond rating, but further aids the district’s ability to secure future borrowing. “This is a way of getting an outside accreditation to see how you measure up with other schools,” he said. “To be issued the award by an outside organization really says a lot about [our] district, and it will help with bonding for sure.”

Manhattanville to host leadership summit

Last year’s annual Women’s Leadership summit drew in 150 attendees. Contributed photo

Manhattanville College’s annual Women’s Leadership Summit, to be held on June 8, has emerged as a highly influential networking and professional development conference in the Hudson Valley and Connecticut for professional women who are developing their leadership style and embracing their power and status. “Three years ago, the first summit drew 101 women and last year 150 women attended,” said Kathryn Meany, director of Manhattanville’s Women’s Leadership Institute, which is within the college’s School of Business. “We anticipate further growth this year, and we are especially excited about the level of excellence of the presenters at this daylong summit, titled ‘Pursue Your Dreams.’” Keynote speakers at the 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. conference are: Andrea Gilman, senior vice president for the Business Transforma-

tion and Franchise Development at MasterCard; and Jennifer Howland, executive for the Pathways Program at IBM. Special presentations include: “Don’t Leave Home Without Your Leadership Roadmap,” featuring David Severance, advanced development services; “Field of Dreams,” a lunch panel with moderator Heidi Fuhrman, JD, Manhattanville board of trustees; and “Fast Forward: Know Your Power and Purpose,” with Kim Azzarelli from Seneca Point Global. Some of the issues to be addressed by keynote speakers and presenters are: defining one’s leadership framework, shaping dreams by exercising leadership and power, and exploring power and finding purpose. A networking reception will be held after the conference, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. More information and registration visit community. mville.edu/msb or call 323-1482. (Submitted)

In October, the school district approved a $46.5 million bond through a districtwide referendum to address infrastructural and overcrowding concerns. More than 50 percent of the borrowing was designated for the Louis M. Klein Middle School, pictured, which needed a new roof. File photo

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Last October, voters in the school district approved a $46.5 million bond through a districtwide referendum. The bond is aimed at addressing infrastructural and overcrowding concerns in each of the district’s six schools. “Our bond reliance is going to be put on that [award],” Salierno said about the dependability of the district’s credit. He added that the CAFR helps the school district look into the future for ideas with future bonds. The report comprises data that reflects a 10-year trend.

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What’s going on... Harrison Public Library

at the West Harrison Branch. For children up to age 4; siblings are welcome. Participants can wear pajamas and sing with Chloe during this evening class with songs, music and more. No registration required.

Chloe’s Sign & Play Visit harrisonpl.org for more information on programs and library hours. Both locations will be closed on Sunday, May 28 and Monday, May 29 for Memorial Day.

Bilingual Storytime On Saturday, May 27 from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the West Harrison Branch. For toddlers to 6-year-olds. Stories and songs in English and Spanish with Miss Mariella. Join the arts and crafts afterward. Sábado, 27 de mayo de 10:30 a.m. hasta 11 a.m. en West Harrison Branch. Desde infants hasta niños de 6 años. Es la hora del cuento en inglés y español. Diviértete leyendo y cantando con Señorita Mariella.

Crochet and Knitting On Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the West Harrison Branch. Want to learn how to knit or crochet a simple scarf? Join this class. Drop in anytime and bring hooks, needles and yarn or practice with the library’s. No registration required. Call 9482092 for more information.

Pajama Party with Chloe On Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

On Fridays from 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Building. Give your child the gift of language. 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.

Yoga with Angela On Fridays from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Richard E. 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.

Robin Mueller, Psychic Medium On Saturday, June 3 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the West Harrison Branch. Join the library for an afternoon of spirit connections,

as Robin Mueller helps unite us with people who have passed. Mueller is a gifted intuitive medium who shares her gift with her many clients. It is suggested that you bring a pen and paper to this event, and come with an open heart and mind. No digital or video recording permitted. Registration online or by calling 948-2092 is mandatory as seating is limited.

with one morning practice on Wednesdays from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and three evening practices on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Registration is ongoing. Fee: $275 per child, check payable to Town/Village of Harrison.

Hit the Roof concert

The annual appeal for the Eugene J. Feeley Harrison High School Student Aid Fund has been mailed to the community. For 70 years, the Feeley Fund has enabled needy and worthy Harrison High School graduates attend accredited colleges and/or schools. Since 1947, more than 1,000 students have received loans or grants to pursue their posthigh school education and training. The Feeley Fund needs you to share our confidence in the future of our Harrison youth. Please respond to the request by sending your contribution to: The Feeley Fund, 255 Union Ave., Harrison, NY 10528. For questions or more information, call Lola Geiger at 939-7066.

On Saturday, June 3 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Building. Hit the Roof reinvigorates important musical movements of the 20th century with a twist while explaining the history and icons behind the music—including ragtime, swing, boogie-woogie, gospel, funk, blues and rock and roll. This keyboardist and drummer duet delivers a deep emotional understanding of the musical landscape, transforming the musical experience by giving listeners more ways to relate to and understand the music, making the performance a more personal and interactive experience. Do you want to have an unforgettable experience? Then join them and become one with the music. This interactive experience should not be missed by all aficionados of good music and a soul. Free and open to the public.

Harrison Recreation Please be aware that parents must have a current 2017 ID card to register children for all programs. Please be prepared to show proof of residency with a current utility bill and driver’s license. A school report card or progress report is required for a child ID card. 2017 resident IDs and pool passes are now available for purchase. The spring/summer brochure is currently available online, and new programs and applications are added regularly. Visit harrison-ny.gov/recreation for more information on programs and the Recreation Department.

Summer day camps There will be four day camps offering numerous sports, arts and crafts, swimming, music and weekly special events. Children in grades 1–8 as of September 2017 are eligible to apply. Registration fee: $475, $250 for the second child, and $175 for the third and subsequent children. Make the check payable to Town/Village of Harrison. As the deadline for registration has passed, campers will be placed on a waitlist with no guarantee of a spot. The late fee is $50 per child; after Monday, June 12, the fee will be $100 per child. The camps start on July 3 and run through Aug. 11. Applications are at both the Leo Mintzer and Sollazzo recreation centers and on the website at harrisonny.gov/recreation.

Summer swim team For children ages 5 to 17. The Harrison Summer Swim Team will be competing in the Westchester County Swim Conference. Tryouts will be held on Tuesday, May 30 at 5 p.m. at the Louis M. Klein Middle School. Practices will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting June 1 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. In late June, there will be a change of location and times to the Ron Belmont Pool Complex

Harrison school news Feeley Fund annual appeal

Westchester County news Register for children’s summer camps Registration is open for Westchester County Parks’ popular summer camps for children and young people. Online registration is available at parks.westchestergov.com/activities/childrens-camps. For more information on any of the programs, visit the aforementioned website or call 231-4673, unless stated otherwise. Perfect Pitch and Swing Baseball Camp, for ages 8 to 12, at V.E. Macy Park in Ardsley. Slam Dunk Basketball Camp, for grades 3–9, at Westchester County Center, White Plains. Girls Volleyball Camp, for grades 6–12, at Westchester County Center, White Plains. Challenger Sports Soccer Camp, for grades 1–9, at V.E. Macy Park, Ardsley. For more information, call 714-8601 or visit challengersports.com. Hole-in-One Junior Golf Camp, for ages 10 to 17, at the county courses: Dunwoodie and Sprain Lake, Yonkers; Hudson Hills, Ossining; Maple Moor, White Plains; Mohansic, Yorktown Heights; and Saxon Woods, Scarsdale. Children’s Summer Ecology Program, for grades 1–9, at Cranberry Lake Preserve, North White Plains; Marshlands Conservancy, Rye; and Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River. Conservationists in Training, for grades 7–9, at Cranberry Lake Preserve, North White Plains, and Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River. Muscoot Wranglers, for ages 4 and 5, and Muscoot Young Farmers, for grades 1–8, at Muscoot Farm, Katonah. For more information, call 864-7282. Summer Music Center, for grades 3–12, at Westchester County Center, White Plains. 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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High levels of lead found in Purchase College water By CURTIS BRODNER Contributor SUNY Purchase College is installing filters, turning off drinking fountains and hanging “Please Do Not Drink” signs on campus sinks after recent tests found lead levels in the school’s drinking water as high as 1,000 times above the federal action level. Unacceptable levels of other contaminants also were found in the campus water supply. Out of almost 2,000 samples, 17 percent tested above the federal Environmental Protection Agency’s, EPA, limit for lead, copper and coliform or some combination of the three, according to documents obtained from the college. In addition to dorms and classrooms, water in the school’s renowned Performing Arts Center, the Neuberger Museum, gymnasium, and visual arts building—where many sports and arts programs for children are held—tested high for lead and copper. Federal guidelines the college has opted to follow require that water test under an “action level” of 0.015 milligrams per liter for lead. At Purchase, lead in the water from a dining hall bathroom soared to 15.1 milligrams per liter, according to documents provided by the college.

College officials first became aware of the contaminated water in August 2016 after an environmental club, the Green Team, used home-testing kits to sample the water in what a student survey labeled, the worst-tasting water fountains on campus. But the school did not begin testing until this February. “They knew for months and they didn’t prepare at all for accommodating everyone’s concerns,” Purchase senior Kemba Barnes said. The most recent sampling, by the New York City firm Triumvirate Environmental, began on March 23. The samples were then sent for testing to Phoenix Environmental, a Manchester, Connecticut-based firm. The school has budgeted $130,000 for sampling, testing, installing filters and for the services of a water engineer from the architecture and engineering firm H2M. However, the college, which boasts an enrollment of 4,000 students, acknowledged that the cost could change depending on the extent of the problem and recommendations of the engineer. Michael Kopas, the college’s senior director of facilities, said he believes the contamination to be caused by antiquated lead solder connecting pipes. In an email, he acknowledged

the “extreme high levels” of lead in water from the dining hall sink and said, “We will be taking some sort of remedial action.” But, he added, “We are concentrating on the areas where it is more likely to be a drinking source first, like the residence halls.” In October 2016, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation ordering statewide water tests in K–12 public schools, following EPA guidelines. Although colleges, like most public institutions, are not subject to them, Purchase has opted to follow the K–12 regulations. As test results trickled in recently, the college installed filters in kitchen sinks, shut down water fountains, and placed warning signs in bathrooms. But unlike students in apartments with kitchens, who have access to free bottled water from the school, students in dormitories who rely on bathroom sinks for drinking water are not receiving filters or bottled water. The contamination at Purchase College mirrors situations on many American campuses, including Penn State, Whitman College and Rowan University, and highlights concerns about water quality that spread across the nation in the wake of the crisis in Flint, Michigan. Consuming lead can damage kidneys and cause issues with brain

Recent tests at SUNY Purchase College have found high levels of lead in its water supply. Of 2,000 samples taken on campus, 17 percent tested above the EPA’s limit for lead, copper and/or coliform. Taylor Speed, a junior at Purchase College, checks out the tainted water. Photo/Chris Brodner

development, putting children and pregnant women at particular risk, while copper can cause liver damage and kidney disease, according to the EPA. Most types of coliform are not dangerous; however, the presence of the bacteria in water indicates poor quality and stagnation. In response to student complaints, the college is now sending regular email updates about water quality and making all test results available to students. The school has also been flushing its water system by opening hydrants monthly, and, according to

Kopas, plans to test its water regularly in the future. However, he could not provide a timeline. Despite concerns from the student body, Green Team president Batya Johnson, a sophomore and one of the primary liaisons between students and faculty on the issue, said she thinks the school has made major improvements since her club first tested water fountains in August. “The administration has been… more responsive and communicative about this whole issue, which is what we were really asking for in the beginning,” Johnson said.

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draws crowds to Harrison On a beautiful Sunday afternoon, dozens gathered at Ma Riis Park for the fourth annual Matsuri, a Japanese cultural festival. Supported by the Consulate General of Japan in New York, the May 21 festival featured food and trinket vendors, as well as games, performances and demonstrations for all ages. There are around 5,000 people of Japanese descent in Westchester, according to a 2013 American Community Survey of the U.S. Census Bureau. Most can be found in Harrison, Scarsdale, Eastchester and Rye. Masashi Mizobuchi, the deputy consul general of Japan in New York, thanked Harrison Mayor Ron Belmont—who donned a kimono as has been tradition since the first Matsuri—for his support in the event. “As a Harrison commuter, I have experienced the community’s warm spirit of hospitality,” Mizobuchi said. “I now know why so many Japanese enjoy living here.” Belmont said the Matsuri shows all kinds of cultures getting together; this year, there was an Indian food vendor that was just as popular as vendors selling sushi and other Japanese dishes. “Har-

The Westchester Judo Club, of Mamaroneck, shows off its skills at all ages and levels at a demonstration.

rison is a melting pot of all different kinds of nationalities,” the mayor told the Review. “We do programs to help them feel comfortable.” These programs include English as a second language classes for Japanese speakers at the Harrison Public Library, which boasts a Japanese catalog in the thousands. Town Councilman Richard Dionisio was also present at the festival, and said that the Japanese community here is drawn to the family-oriented town and that he was happy the Matsuri is a fix-

A child tries his hand at Japanese archery, or kyudo. Photos/Sibylla Chipaziwa

ture. “It brings a lot of benefits to our town,” he added. One popular aspect of the Matsuri was the Harrison Fire Department trucks that caused much excitement for the younger visitors. Kenichi Satate, who was showing patrons one of the firetrucks, is the only Japanese volunteer firefighter in Harrison, and is also the assistant headmaster at Keio Academy in Purchase. “I love that I have become a community liaison between the Japanese community and the Fire Department,” he said. -Reporting by Sibylla Chipaziwa

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The most exciting demonstration at the main stage was a two-on-one swordfight by the TATE Japanese Sword Fight Performing Arts.

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Harrison football hosts annual dinner The Harrison Football Hall of Fame 2017 dinner and induction ceremony will be scheduled for Friday, June 9. The 9th annual dinner is a great community event and new player inductions will be held at the Larchmont Shore Club, Larchmont, N.Y. This year a total of 44 ex-Husky players will be inducted in the Harrison Hall of Fame, HOF, along with nine championship teams thus far inducted from the 88 year history of Harrison High School, HHS, football. At the 2017 event, six new inductees will be recognized that are listed below plus a special recognition this year for the Lucky 13 Mitrano-Furman Award winners and original members who started the award. 2017 Hall of Fame inductees: 1. Vito Vendola, 1949 2. Charles Straface, 1952 3. Peter Jurga, 1973 4. Marco Albanese, 1992 5. Ralph Saldiveri, 1996 6. Ryan Calandruccio, 1999 7. Special Recognition – Lucky 13 The second year of the “Troilo Family Scholarship” will award a scholarship to a very deserving senior student/football player in honor of the “first family” of Harrison Football. For over 67 years (1946-2013) the Troilo name has been synonymous with Harrison Football and has long been one of the very best in New York State. They have impacted Harrison football as top players, assistant coaches, legendary head coaches, Athletic Director and Mrs. Troilo as team statistician. Scholarship donations are fully tax deductible as a qualified plan. This year’s Scholarship recipient best exemplifies the personal character and success on the football field, in the classroom and community to recognize what Art Troilo Sr. and Art Troilo Jr. brought to the program over the 67 years. The Harrison HOF 2017 dinner costs $115 per person. The check should be made out to “Friends of Harrison Football” at PO Box 204, Harrison N.Y., 10528. Lucky 13 Club: We are pleased to be able to honor the club and its great legacy as a part of the community and Harrison Football history.

In 1947, 13 Harrison teenagers met in the basement of Art Troilo Sr.’s house to create the Lucky 13 Club. This meeting began an association that has spanned decades and encompassed 69 HHS football seasons. Every year since 1956 a Harrison football player has been honored and awarded the Lucky 13 Furman-Mitrano Award at the end of the season. The award honors the memory of two fallen Harrison classmates and football players, Sebastian Mitrano and Walter Furman, who died proudly serving their country during the Korean War. The award is for sportsmanship and outstanding performance on the playing field has long been recognized as one of the most prestigious awards in Husky Football history. It has been received by many of the best Harrison players throughout the years, including 12 HOF inductees. The original members of the club encompass long standing family names in the community, outstanding players in Husky Football History and four HOF inductees: 1. Ben DeFonce 2. Henry Mustacato 3. Ernie Fiore Sr., HOF 2015 4. Joe Ruto 5. Frank Allegretti 6. Mickey Cipolla 7. Art Troilo Sr., HOF 2009 8. Pat Vetere 9. John Sposato 10. Pat Lepino, HOF 2012 11. Emil Greto 12. Tony Marchione 13. Vito Vendola Sr., HOF 2017 In addition to their famed annual picnic in Silver Lake and annual dinner dance at Risoli’s, the Lucky 13 Award has honored many outstanding Husky Players starting in 1956. Ben DeFonce and Henry Mustacato will accept on behalf of the original members. (Submitted)

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Corvino further refused to comment on why the Democrats would endorse a Republican who is running against his Democratic nominee. Dionisio, a first-term councilman who was elected in November 2016 to fill the one-year unexpired term vacated by former Town Justice Joe Cannella in January of that year, said he was honored to receive the endorsement of the opposing party. “It’s a pleasant surprise,” he told the Review. “It’s a privilege. I’m so glad that the community sees what my intentions are,” adding that his goal was to put residents before politics. Amelio, who was the lone Republican up for re-election to be passed over by Democrats, said she would also rely on her record of nonpartisanship. “Hopefully my record speaks for itself and crosses party lines,” she told the Review after learning of the Democrats’ endorsement of her running mates. The Democrats’ decision to cross-endorse Belmont means that he will run unopposed in seeking his fifth term as mayor/supervisor. Belmont was first elected in 2011, beating out then-Mayor Joan Walsh, a Democrat. No Democrat has been elected to the Town Council since. When asked why the Democrats decided to cross-endorse Belmont, Corvino said, “From speaking to residents in town as well as members of our party, Ron Belmont has proven to be an extremely nice man who helps out the citizens.” Belmont said it was an honor and a privilege to be cross-endorsed by the Democrats.

Frank Gordon will run as the Harrison Democratic Committee’s sole candidate for councilman in November against incumbent Republicans Rich Dionisio and Marlane Amelio. The Democratic committee also endorsed Dionisio as well as Mayor Ron Belmont, a Republican who will run unopposed for his fourth mayoral term. Contributed photo

“Hopefully, that signifies that we are doing a great job,” he said. The mayor/supervisor is elected to a twoyear term with an annual salary of $155,376. Each council member is elected to a fouryear term and receives $17,171 per year. Election Day is Nov. 7. CONTACT: corey@hometwn.com

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Memorial Day and other gatherings HARRISON HAPPENINGS Mayor Ron Belmont

All residents are invited to attend the Westchester County Airport privatization meeting, hosted by Westchester County Legislator David Gelfarb, on Wednesday, May 31 at 7:30 p.m. in Rye Brook Village Hall. This is a public informational meeting, and attendees will hear from the consultant who prepared and issued request for proposals seeking a private operator at the Westchester County Airport. On Thursday, June 1, the Harrison Youth Council will be sponsoring a workshop on underage drinking. The event will take place from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Harrison Public Library. There are many misconceptions surrounding the issue of underage drinking. The Harrison Police Department, St. Vincent’s Hospital, the Westchester County district attorney’s office and the Harrison Youth Council will be part of a panel presenting information and answering questions form the audience. Underage drinking is a problem that often presents new challenges, is difficult to measure, and may be larger than indicated by surveys. Incidents have been reported in Harrison and the problem is significant enough to offer education and prevention information. Parents from Harrison and surrounding communities are invited and the event is free of charge. For more information, please email info@harrisonyouth.org. I would like to recognize the Harrison High School boys’ track and field team. The team recently won the Westchester County Championship. Congratulations to the boys and their coaches for a job well done. As a reminder, Memorial Day will be celebrated this year on Monday, May 29 and the Town Council, along with our parade director, Ben DeFonce, U.S.M.C. Ret., invite you to participate in Harrison’s annual parade.

We will be honoring the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom. Line up will be at 9:30 a.m. on the corner of Halstead and Thatcher avenues, with step off at 10 a.m. The parade will proceed to Ma Riis Park where honored guests will be introduced. Veterans groups, Harrison Police and Fire departments, Harrison Ambulance Corps and all other civic groups are invited to participate. We hope you will join us on this most important day. On a related note, we will miss the Harrison High School Band’s participation in this year’s parade, but are proud that they have been selected to march down Constitutional Avenue in the National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, D.C. Be sure to catch the performance streaming live at military. com beginning at 2 p.m. Congratulations are in order for our Japanese community. They hosted a wonderful Japanese festival in Ma Riis Park last weekend. There was a tremendous turnout and festivalgoers enjoyed participating in many cultural exhibits involving music, dance, art and cuisine. Thank you to all who contributed to making this event such a great success. I would like to recognize St. Anthony of Padua Church and the moving tribute held to honor all members of the Harrison Police and Fire departments, Ambulance Corps and civic officials. It was a privilege to attend the 10th annual Blue Mass, celebrated on Monday. The mass was a wonderful way to pay homage to those, in uniform, who have paid the ultimate sacrifice, but also to show respect to those who continue to protect and serve our community. The farmers market recently opened and it was a great success. I encourage all residents to drop by Ma Riis Park, any Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Nov. 18, and enjoy the array of locally grown produce. In closing, I hope you and your family have a very safe, healthy and happy Memorial Day weekend.

LAW from page 1

A new law in Rye Brook passed on Tuesday requires all gun stores to keep all weapons behind the counter and secured with trigger locks, among other restrictions. File photo

Allison Anderman, a staff attorney for the law center, proposed a nine-part ordinance to the Harrison Town Council that she said had been proven legally defensible. During her presentation in March, she added that the law firm Kramer, Levin, Naftalis & Frankel said it would defend Harrison pro bono if the town were challenged on a law that was drafted within the guidelines of the law center. Harrison officials have said that they are

considering their options, but have not publically discussed a potential ordinance since March. Harrison attorney Frank Allegretti and the Westchester County Firearms Owners Association, a Rye Brook-based community organization, could not be reached for comment as of press time. CONTACT: corey@hometwn.com

Rye train derailment under investigation

On May 18, a westbound Metro-North train traveling on the New Haven line experienced a derailment outside the Rye station. The incident injured a dozen passengers, four of whom required hospitalization. Photo/Andrew Dapolite

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Federal investigators continue to examine the Rye area Metro-North train derailment along the New Haven line last week, which injured a dozen passengers and resulted in ongoing delays. On May 18, at approximately 5 p.m., a westbound train out of Stamford, Connecticut, derailed as it rounded a bend just outside the Rye train station. The train was carrying 185 passengers when five of its 12 cars slipped off the tracks, damaging nearly 800 feet of railway tracks. The cars did not tip over. Despite initial reports of there being no serious injuries, four passengers, including a conductor, were sent to two nearby hospitals, with eight others experiencing minor injuries and declining medical attention. Initially, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority called the accident a “minor derailment” with no injuries, which drew sharp criticism from U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, a Connecticut Democrat. “A derailment with reported injuries should never be considered ‘minor,’” Blumenthal said in a statement issued last week.

By 6:30 p.m., the train’s passengers were transferred to another train, amid 60-minute delays for the duration of the evening. The following day, commuters faced only 15-minute delays as the deserted train remained on the tracks under police patrol. Over the weekend, the train cars were rerailed and removed from the area as crews began to assess the track damage and begin repairs. In a statement, Nancy Gamerman, an MTA media liaison, said that the train was traveling “in a slow-speed zone” when it derailed but declined to comment further. “It’s an ongoing investigation so I don’t have any update right now,” she said. The National Transportation Safety Board, NTSB, a government agency charged with determining probable cause of transportation accidents, is currently investigating the matter. A call to Eric Weiss, a public affairs officer for NTSB, was not returned as of press time. -Reporting by Andrew Dapolite

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Harrison hosts first

farmers market By TAYLOR BROWN General Assignment Reporter

Nanny Hagen Creek, a bluegrass band, played live music for visitors to enjoy while shopping the farmers market. Photo/Sibylla Chipaziwa

DoReMe Farms sells a variety of vegetables including onions, potatoes and carrots. Photo/Taylor Brown

Quattro’s Game Farm sells poultry and game meat including pheasant sausages, chicken, duck and goose. Photo/Sibylla Chipaziwa

The sidewalks of Ma Riis Park were crowded with eager shoppers ready to participate in the launch of Harrison’s first farmers market on May 20. With 12 vendors set up for the farmers market kickoff, customers were able to choose from three farm stands, three bakeries, as well as specialty stands that sold seafood, on-the-go meals, pasta and dressings, different flavors of potato vodka, pickled vegetables, and a location that offered tool sharpening. This weekly event runs from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday until Nov. 18. The Harrison Farmers Market is sponsored by the Harrison Chamber of Commerce and is hosted by Down to Earth Markets, a company that brings together a variety of vendors for shoppers to choose from. Down to Earth currently has 18 farmers markets in Westchester County including nearby Larchmont, New Rochelle and Rye. Miriam Haas, founder of Down to Earth Markets, said that two years ago the Harrison Chamber of Commerce had inquired about setting up a farmers market in the town. At the time, Haas said that it would’ve been too late in the year for it to happen. “So this year, they called again, and we said, ‘Why not? Let’s give it a try,’” Haas told the Review. Haas said that Kate Cascone, Down to Earth Markets’ territory manager for Westchester, was instrumental in bringing the farmers market to life. Haas explained that Cascone worked with the Harrison Chamber of Commerce and Mayor Ron Belmont on “all the different things that go into setting up a farmers market.” Cascone said that she began her position in January 2017, and that this was her first farmers market launch. “I think it went very smoothly and very successfully with the help of the chamber and the mayor, and they were just wonderful,” Cascone said. Shauna Long, of Harrison, was visiting the farmers market with her son. The two had taken a break from shopping to listen to the live music from Nanny Hagen Creek, a band that plays folk and bluegrass-style music.

From left, Dorcas Roehrs, president of 1857 Spirits, and Jen Redmond, brand ambassador for 1857 Spirits, hold the classic and signature potato vodkas. Photo/Taylor Brown

Long explained she loves farmers markets and goes wherever she can find one. “I just love all the fresh fruits and vegetables and breads,” she said. Long said she had already put a majority of her shopping spree, which included eggs, lettuce, olives and mushrooms in her car, but had come back to get her knives sharpened at Jack Knife Sharpening. “I pretty much bought from everybody,” she said. Prior to the opening of the Harrison market, many locals in the community said that they needed to go to areas outside the town to get their fresh produce. Jennifer Sabino, of Harrison, still had more shopping to do, having already picked out jalapeno-stuffed peppers and lettuce. She said that before the Harrison location, she went to the White Plains farmers market to shop for food. “This is nice that it’s actually local,” she said. Sabino said she was happy with what the farmers market had to offer, but hopeful that as time went on they would be adding more vendors to the location. Other customers, like Nicolette Mitil, said the newness of the farmers market was what had attracted her to it. Mitil mentioned her favorite part so far was the maple yogurt from Hawthorne Valley Farm. “[I’m] just looking around, just to see what’s here,” she said. John Pahucki, owner and farmer at Do Re Me Farms, said that despite it being the first day of the farmers market with some inconsistent weather, traffic to the market had been high. “Harrison is going to be a big

At a glance Do Re Me Farms, from New Hampton, New York, has a delicious assortment of vegetables that will have you singing the farm’s praise. 1857 Spirits, from Schoharie Valley, New York, will get you into the spirit with their three types of potato vodka. Dr. Pickle, from Fairfield, New Jersey, has just what the doctor ordered, including pickles, peppers, olives, mushrooms and more. Jack Knife Sharpening, from North White Plains, gets straight to the point, restoring your worn down knives, gardening tools and other steel products.

win for us,” said John Arlotta, co-founder of Arlotta Food Studio. Arlotta had initially been worried about having competition with their other location at the Rye farmers market, which is open on Sundays off of Purchase Street. But after getting more than halfway through their first day in Harrison, he was no longer concerned. “I can tell you now, having done 80 [farmers markets], this will be a big one,” Arlotta said. CONTACT: taylor@hometwn.com

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Business Briefs Lanera makes home decorating fun Decorating your home can be a fun, but sometimes overwhelming experience. Lanera Decorating emphasizes the “fun” part by providing professional design guidance and the highest quality fabrication of custom drapery, Roman shades, bedding and upholstery. It maintains an extensive fabric, trim and wallpaper library to facilitate selection— and avoid trips to the city. In addition, Lanera Decorating is a Hunter Douglas Gallery dealer showing the full range of its products, including motorization. Lanera’s trained installers make for a full-service and stress-free design destination. The warmer weather is here, so it’s a good time to rethink your home environment. Although grays and taupes are still very popular, flower prints are starting to be shown. The brighter colors are great accents for a room décor, bringing a freshness indoors. So many of the classic window treatments and furniture are being given a fresh look for today with these interesting colors and patterns. Lanera Decorating would be happy to offer a free in-home consultation and begin the transformation of your home, or come in and see Lanera Decorating in Mamaroneck, located at 801 E. Boston Post Road. For more information, visit laneradecorating.com or call 381-0908.

T.F. Andrew holds showroom re-opening

nate and carpet flooring solutions. The opening event was coordinated with the support of the city of New Rochelle , the Chamber of Commerce, Emser Til , Preverco and LUXE Interiors + Design. T.F. Andrew has also partnered with some of the local favorites including R Cafe and Pow Burger truck for curated bites. The May 18 event was also a networking event geared towards architects, designers, developers, business owners, city officials, clients and press outlets. In 1981, Tom Fahey set out to fulfill his dream of building a leading flooring provider for homeowners and professionals. T.F. Andrew’s reputation for high-quality flooring and top-notch service was built over three decades with a commitment to the best customer experience, the finest flooring brands and state-of-the-art showrooms. Today, T.F. Andrew has been on Floor Covers News’ Top 50 list for more than five years and is one of the fastest growing family-owned and operated flooring retailers in the country. Its multiple showrooms and warehouses are the leading choice for the finest flooring products in New York City metropolitan area, Westchester and beyond. As T.F. Andrew continues to grow, the next generation of our family-managed business continues to rely on our CEO’s founding principles. As an affiliate of the vast Carpet One group, T.F. Andrew leverages its buying power to offer its family of customers the most favorable market prices for the finest products. Join the T.F. Andrew family and experience our extraordinary selection of highest-quality merchandise at the best prices, decades of experience, expert design consultation, personal customer service from your first point of contact through the date of delivery and outstanding “peace-of-mind” warranties. For more information, visit tfandrew.com.

Local architecture firm receives home design award T.F. Andrew – DreamFloors, a Carpet One Affiliate since 1986, debuted its new 25,000square-foot retail concept in New Rochelle with a grand re-opening event on May 18. This unique lifestyle destination creates an immersive experience into the world of flooring by providing a comprehensive showcase of products in a creative setting suitable for retail and commercial clients alike. The company offers one of the largest selections of hardwood, tile, vinyl, laminate and carpet floors in the New York City metropolitan area, stocking boutique brands like Emser Tile, SPEC Living and Preverco, along with the industry’s largest manufacturers including Mohawk, Armstrong, DalTile and Shaw, among others. A knowledgeable and enthusiastic team of flooring and installation professionals will be on hand to provide expert information, advice and recommendations. The T.F. Andrew New Rochelle store will be open Monday through Saturday and provides customers with the opportunity to schedule private appointments. Additionally, the company boasts a second 10,000-square-foot, state-ofthe-art location in Elmsford with a similarly large selection of hardwood, tile, vinyl, lami-

The architecture firm Keller/Eaton Architects, led by Robert Keller and Dianne Eaton, has received an award for Best Historical Restoration from Westchester Home Magazine. The magazine’s annual Home Design Awards was held at the Performing Arts Center at SUNY Purchase College and hosted by celebrity designer Vincent Wolfe. Keller/Eaton’s winning project was in the category of Historical Restoration for two homes in Larchmont Manor, one of them pictured above. The firm was also finalists in Whole Home Architecture for a project in Rye, Best Master Suite for a project in Larchmont, and a finalist in the prestigious Readers’ Choice Awards.

The judges recognized the challenges in restoring historical homes while still making them relevant for today’s family needs. “We are grateful that the judges recognized the balance required when renovating a historical home like the ones we see in Larchmont. You want to preserve the history of the home but at the same time give the clients the modern flow and conveniences they need.” said Keller, principal of Keller/Eaton Architects. “At the end of the day, the most important thing is that our clients are happy in their new space”, said Eaton, also a principal in the firm. For more information, visit rkdea.com.

Westchester Medical Center unveils new main concourse

Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, WMCHealth, recently unveiled a new, contemporary main concourse to greet patients and visitors to the region’s advanced care medical center in Vahalla. The new main concourse, now an important extension of the hospital’s care-giving environment, is a functional crossroads that will eventually connect Westchester Medical Center and the future 280,000-squarefoot Ambulatory Care Pavilion currently under construction on WMCHealth’s Valhalla campus. The 8-story Ambulatory Care Pavilion, the largest healthcare construction project in Westchester County since the construction of Westchester Medical Center’s main tower in 1977, is slated for completion in 2018. The main concourse more than doubles the size of Westchester Medical Center’s former main lobby, offering a beautiful, soothing environment for community members who visit the hospital. The 13,200-square-foot concourse, replete with stainless steel accents, tri-colored terrazzo floors, carefully curated art, energy-efficient lighting, and coordinated colors and textures, welcomes guest through the

front doors of Westchester Medical Center. Warming lamps and an outdoor waterfall wall greet visitors as they drive up to the valet station. Five donated rainbow-colored screen prints from Andy Warhol’s “Endangered Species” series turn the main concourse into an art gallery for guests to enjoy between tests and appointments. With the new main concourse came the addition of a new boutique-style gift shop, a fully renovated Au Bon Pain bakery and café, and a 1,800-square-foot Caregiver Center. The private, dedicated Caregiver Center provides a retreat for family members to access advocacy services, and emotional and spiritual support through Westchester Medical Center’s Caregiver Program while their loved ones receive care at the hospital. The center offers amenities like computers, showers, wireless and mobile device charging stations, and information on local resources. Refreshments and other amenities like yoga and reiki therapy are also offered. As the region’s advanced care medical center and Level I trauma center, approximately 50 percent of patients and visitors who arrive at the hospital on any given day do so in an emergency situation. The new main concourse and Caregiver Center— along with facilities like the Trauma Intensive Care Unit’s Evan Lieberman Friends and Family Lounge unveiled last year—are examples of WMCHealth’s commitment not only to providing the highest quality care to patients in our region, but also to supporting their loved ones. The main concourse also features Sabbath entry doors next to the main vestibule, as well as Sabbath bathroom fixtures for observant members of the community. To learn more about Westchester Medical Center and the vital services it provides to residents of the Hudson Valley and beyond, visit WestchesterMedicalCenter.org. The next Business Briefs section will run in June. Please send any submission for our June edition to news@hometwn.com, with “Business” in the subject line of your email. Each submission may include one picture. If you have any questions, email us at news@hometwn.com.

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BY TAYLOR BROWN General Assignment Reporter As part of an event put on by the Vincent Barbarisi Memorial fund, Daniel Barbarisi led a discussion at the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library on his new book which explores the world of daily fantasy sports and how he became one of the top gambling sharks. Barbarisi, 37, was introduced to the world of daily fantasy sports, DFS, in May 2015 by a fellow sportswriter while he was working as a New York Yankees beat report-

er for the Wall Street Journal. “When I was first introduced to DFS, my first reaction was: ‘This is really fun and how is no one talking about this?’” Barbarisi told the Review. He channeled this fascination into his book, “Dueling with Kings: High Stakes, Killer Sharks, and the Get-Rich Promise of Daily Fantasy Sports,” where he allows the reader to follow his journey from the time he was starting out in the world of Daily Fantasy Sports, DFS, to how he became one of the big sharks in the fantasy world of the NHL.

Daily Fantasy Sports are a particular style of fantasy games that allows users to choose professional sports players, oftentimes for money, to create their own teams based on who they believe will perform best that day. “When the right idea struck, I felt like this is the way that story needs to be told, [and] this is the right way to tell it,” he said. Barbarisi began his book in June 2015. By November 2015, he was putting in his resignation at the Wall Street Journal to pursue his book full time.

Daniel Barbarisi signs copies of his new book for the audience after the discussion. Photo/Daryl Clarke

Barbarisi said he would have preferred to take a leave of absence, but the Wall Street Journal denied his request. “This was a book where it was important to get it to market as soon as possible,” he said. Barbarisi went on to explain that the writing process was stressful because things were constantly changing in the DFS world. “I believed that I had such a good story to tell and that no one else was telling it, and that I had gotten into something that at that point had turned totally crazy,” Barbarisi said. In 2006, the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, which banned internet gambling, was signed. This act excluded fantasy sports. In his book, Barbarisi discusses how Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman was fighting for a ban on DFS in New York state, and how other states like Massachusetts were beginning to follow his lead with their own set of regulations. As of press time, DraftKings is illegal in 10 states, and FanDuel is illegal in 11. These legal issues made Barbarisi unsure of where the story he was writing was going to end up, because nobody knew when, or if, DFS would be banned as well. Barbarisi’s book launched in March 2017 and is available at Barnes & Noble, Amazon and In-

Barbara Goldstein, mother to Daniel Barbarisi and board of trustee member of the Port-Chester Rye Brook Library, gives a brief introduction to the audience.

Daniel Barbarisi, author of “Dueling with Kings: High Stakes, Killer Sharks, and the Get-Rich Promise of Daily Fantasy Sports,” speaks with the audience before his reading. Photos/Andrew Dapolite

die.com. He has been traveling between Boston and New York as part of his book tour. Part of his visit to New York included a trip back Rye Brook, where he grew up. Barbarisi’s book discussion took place on Sunday, April 23, at the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library. He began the event reading an excerpt from the book, and then took questions from the audience regarding his writing process, the contents of the book, and the world of DFS. The event was hosted by the Vincent Barbarisi Memorial Fund, which was created because Daniel Barbarisi and his mother, Barbara Goodstein, had been looking for a way to honor his late father, Vincent Barbarisi, who passed away in October 2013. Goodstein, who’s a board member at the library, said that they try to put on two to three events a year through the memorial fund. Previous events have included a panel discussion of New York Yankees beat reporters from publications like MLB, New York Daily News and ESPN. A year before the most recent political election, Doug Schoen, a political analyst, came to discuss his predictions on the outcome of the election. Goodstein also said that one year for Memorial Day, the library brought in a former World War II bomber pilot who spoke on his experiences in the war. Daniel Barbarisi explained when he was younger, he looked forward to coming to the library every Saturday with his father. “I’ve had a long connection with the library there,” Barbarisi said. While living in Rye Brook, he attended Blind Brook High School, where he was a news editor and columnist for his high school paper, and also wrote for Westmore News. After graduating high school, he went to Tufts University in Massachusetts where he received his B.A. in political science and history. Barbarisi said that until recently, he had never dreamed of writing a book. As for what book is next, he doesn’t know yet. “It’s really just what would be exciting and what could keep my interest,” he said. CONTACT: taylor@hometwn.com

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Notice is hereby given that SEALED PROPOSALS for: RFB # 17/18-03: Painting Services will be received until 1:45 p.m. on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at the Business Office of the Harrison Central School District, located at 50 Union Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528; (914) 630-3011. All bids will be publicly opened and read at said time and place. Specifications and bid forms may be obtained at www.bidnetdirect.com/new-york or from the district Business Office beginning May 26, 2017. All bid addenda will be transmitted to registered bid holders and posted to www.bidnetdirect.com/new-york. Bids shall be submitted in sealed envelopes bearing the name and address of the bidder on the outside, addressed to: PURCHASING AGENT, HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT and clearly marked on the outside with the bid opening date and “RFB #17/18-03: Painting Services”. The Harrison Central School District is not responsible for bids opened prior to the bid opening if bid number and opening date do not appear on the envelope. Bids opened prior to the date and time indicated are invalid. The bidder assumes the risk of any delay in the mail, or in the handling of the mail by employees of the Harrison Central School District, as well as improper hand delivery. The Harrison Central School District reserves the right to waive any informalities in the bids, or to reject all bids, or to accept any bid which in the opinion of the Board will be to their best interest. By order of the Board of Education Gene George, Purchasing Agent Dated: May 26, 2017

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Notice is hereby given that SEALED PROPOSALS for: RFB # 17/18-04: Automotive Vehicle Repair will be received until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at the Business Office of the Harrison Central School District, located at 50 Union Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528; (914) 630-3011. All bids will be publicly opened and read at said time and place. Specifications and bid forms may be obtained at www.bidnetdirect.com/new-york or from the district Business Office beginning May 26, 2017. All bid addenda will be transmitted to registered bid holders and posted to www.bidnetdirect.com/new-york. Bids shall be submitted in sealed envelopes bearing the name and address of the bidder on the outside, addressed to: PURCHASING AGENT, HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT and clearly marked on the outside with the bid opening date and “RFB #17/18-04: Automotive Vehicle Repair”. The Harrison Central School District is not responsible for bids opened prior to the bid opening if bid number and opening date do not appear on the envelope. Bids opened prior to the date and time indicated are invalid. The bidder assumes the risk of any delay in the mail, or in the handling of the mail by employees of the Harrison Central School District, as well as improper hand delivery. The Harrison Central School District reserves the right to waive any informalities in the bids, or to reject all bids, or to accept any bid which in the opinion of the Board will be to their best interest. By order of the Board of Education Gene George, Purchasing Agent Dated: May 26, 2017

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Notice is hereby given that SEALED PROPOSALS for: RFB # 17/18-05: Tree Pruning Services will be received until 2:15 p.m. on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at the Business Office of the Harrison Central School District, located at 50 Union Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528; (914) 630-3011. All bids will be publicly opened and read at said time and place. Specifications and bid forms may be obtained at www.bidnetdirect.com/new-york or from the district Business Office beginning May 26, 2017. All bid addenda will be transmitted to registered bid holders and posted to www.bidnetdirect.com/new-york. Bids shall be submitted in sealed envelopes bearing the name and address of the bidder on the outside, addressed to: PURCHASING AGENT, HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT and clearly marked on the outside with the bid opening date and “RFB #17/18-05: Tree Pruning Services”. The Harrison Central School District is not responsible for bids opened prior to the bid opening if bid number and opening date do not appear on the envelope. Bids opened prior to the date and time indicated are invalid. The bidder assumes the risk of any delay in the mail, or in the handling of the mail by employees of the Harrison Central School District, as well as improper hand delivery. The Harrison Central School District reserves the right to waive any informalities in the bids, or to reject all bids, or to accept any bid which in the opinion of the Board will be to their best interest. By order of the Board of Education Gene George, Purchasing Agent Dated: May 26, 2017

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Notice is hereby given that SEALED PROPOSALS for: RFB # 17/18-06: Bulk Carting will be received until 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at the Business Office of the Harrison Central School District, located at 50 Union Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528; (914) 630-3011. All bids will be publicly opened and read at said time and place. Specifications and bid forms may be obtained at www.bidnetdirect.com/new-york or from the district Business Office beginning May 26, 2017. All bid addenda will be transmitted to registered bid holders and posted to www.bidnetdirect.com/new-york. Bids shall be submitted in sealed envelopes bearing the name and address of the bidder on the outside, addressed to: PURCHASING AGENT, HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT and clearly marked on the outside with the bid opening date and “RFB #17/18-06: Bulk Carting”. The Harrison Central School District is not responsible for bids opened prior to the bid opening if bid number and opening date do not appear on the envelope. Bids opened prior to the date and time indicated are invalid. The bidder assumes the risk of any delay in the mail, or in the handling of the mail by employees of the Harrison Central School District, as well as improper hand delivery. The Harrison Central School District reserves the right to waive any informalities in the bids, or to reject all bids, or to accept any bid which in the opinion of the Board will be to their best interest. By order of the Board of Education Gene George, Purchasing Agent Dated: May 26, 2017

The unicorn frappucino generation tox and generally failed within several long minutes of not checking my email, all I can RHYMES WITH CRAZY do is wish them luck. Lenore Skenazy When not worrying about how their life looks to the world—or whether they’re havDo you know what a finsta is? ing some kind of breakdown—Millennials Neither did I, because I am not between are completely obsessed with food and drink. the ages of 13 and 34. Anyone 13 to 18 is Even though I was the last to hear about the “Gen Z,” and those aged 18 to 34 are the Starbucks Unicorn Frappucino (currently bemuch-discussed millennials. Dan Coates ing sued by Brooklyn’s End Cafe for being a studies them both. His company, yPulse, is rip-off of ITS Unicorn Latte), the drink is still a marketing research firm based in Manhat- being shared on social media, in part because tan, and lately some of its research has been it is a gorgeous swirl of colors and sprinkles. on finstas. But also, like the Cronut before it, this is a Finstas are fake Instagram accounts that novelty food that confers status on whoever are actually more real than a person’s so- gets one. Snap! called “real” Instagram account. On a finA much lovelier trait the millennials seem sta account, Coates explains, “Teens only to share is their inclusivity. The generations accept their closest friends and post funny before them, says Coates, were far more cruor embarrassing photos for the enjoyment of el. “One false move and you were exiled. their few followers.” You got a nickname and everything went In other words, it’s a window into their downhill from there.” But today’s young imperfect life. But on their “real” Instagram people have lots of friends, including some account—that is, a social media account who’d have been outcasts in an earlier era. where people can share pictures and cap- When Coates and his team interview miltions—they post perfection. In fact, Coates lennials, “We’ll say, ‘We totally get all your said, Instagram users take an average of friends—except Phil.’ They say, ‘Yeah, we eight photos for every one that they post, get it, there’s a lot going on with Phil. But which means that their friends/followers if you ever need advice on the Android operare seeing a highly selective, cropped and ating system....’ It’s like they’re stockpiling filtered version of their lives. Instagram pic- tools and resources.” tures are to real life what Vogue’s fall fashIt’s also like they’re just not into excludion spread is to the average person wearing ing people, perhaps because they were raised average clothes. by the generation that brought us flower chilNaturally, if you’re taking eight pictures dren and the peace movement. Coates theofor every one you post, that’s a lot of snap- rizes that “after going through the ‘60s and ping. Young folks “feel like there’s always trying to change the system, I think an entire some sort of camera on,” says Coates. “So generation of boomer moms decided, ‘Okay. THEY’RE always ‘on.’” They are also Mixed results. We haven’t changed society, worried about which moments should and but I’m going to start with my own family.’” should not be recorded. It’s like sitting at the It may be no coincidence that the millennicontrol panel and editing a movie of your als’ concerns are the same as their parents’— life. Constantly. race relations, gender equality, tolerance— This new pressure—and the pressure of just taken a step further. Says Coates, “My seeing all your other friends looking their kids were proud to be part of the gay/straight best, happiest and skinniest all the time— alliance the whole time they were in high may explain why this generation of young school.” people is so anxious. “More than half say, ‘I Like their parents, young people also exoften feel overwhelmed.’ Sixty percent say, pect to save the world, although sometimes ‘Social situations make me feel anxious.’ they do this with a credit card. “I used to just More than 50 percent say, ‘I constantly feel buy shoes. But now when you buy shoes you stressed,’” Coates said. That is an unprece- somehow must be shoeing people on the othdented level of worry. er side of the planet,” Coates says. “Your evThe worry manifests itself in a couple ery act as a consumer somehow has to create ways. On campus there’s been a “huge in- a positive net effect.” crease” in students seeking personal counThat’s a worthy goal, even if a multi-colseling. But another trend Coates has noted is ored frappucino may be a particularly sweatthe “Fear of Burning Out,” in which young free, status-boosting, camera-ready way to people recognize that this media obsession as achieve it. Snap! too consuming, and deliberately take a break. As a gal who has tried her own digital de- CONTACT: lskenazy@yahoo.com

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SPORTS

A teachable moment LIVE MIKE Mike Smith

I know I’ve spent a lot of ink over the years trying to convince sports parents to be a little less vocal on

the sidelines, but after this week, I have to ask: What happens when the advice you are giving your child is better than the advice he or she is getting from their coach? I covered a lot of playoff games this week, and one thing that stood out while watching our athletes

on the field is that, occasionally, they’re being coached by individuals who don’t seem to know a whole lot about the game. I want to be clear; I am not talking about any of our coaches here. But more than a few times over the last week or so, I’ve seen

things from visiting teams that have made me scratch my head. During one playoff softball game, I heard a coach impart some seriously sage advice to his right fielder. “The grass is high,” he told his player. “So if the ball is in the air, try to catch it.” Throughout my years of playing sports, I’ve gotten a lot of obvious pointers from my coaches, but instructing your outfielder to try and catch a fly ball—which is like 90 percent of the player’s job in the first place—seems to me to be a bridge too far. When that same player struck out in the bottom half of the inning, the coach didn’t say a word; but a parent did, heading over to the dugout to tell the girl to keep her hands higher and be quicker through the zone. While I would ordinarily bristle at seeing a parent overstep the coach-player relationship, it seemed warranted in this instance. I mean, what would the coach even say anyway? “Try to hit the ball next time”?

Not only was the parent’s logic sound, but the delivery method was unobtrusive. It was a quick, quiet aside that provided a welcome tip to a player. Unfortunately, that kind of communication is far too uncommon in the game nowadays. There’s a reason we have high school coaches. An overwhelming majority of the time, they know a lot more about the sport than the onlookers, and they know how to communicate ideas better to our young athletes. After all, it’s their job. But if you absolutely have to say something to your kids over the next week or so of games, if you are sitting on a nugget of information that you absolutely must tell them before their next at bat, make sure you take note, and do it as respectfully as possible. After all, they’re your kids; they’re probably just going to ignore you anyway.

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Huskies seal semifinal berth BASEBALL

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Game Notes: • Mike Hendler threw a complete game three-hitter • Mike Arlotta and Will Marriott both drove in runs for Harrison • The No. 10 seed Huskies will host No. 14 Nyack in the Class A semifinals on May 24, after press time

By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor As this year’s baseball playoffs have shown, no high seed is safe from an early exit. It is a message that the Harrison Huskies have apparently taken to heart. Throughout the first two rounds this week, the No. 10 seed in Class A has eliminated No. 6 Eastchester and No. 2 Hendrick Hudson to earn a spot in the semifinals. “The way we look at it is that our seed is just a number,” Harrison coach Marco DiRuocco said. “We didn’t put pressure on ourselves coming in, we just felt that we had to play our game, and go with our game plan, which

Mike Arlotta swings at a pitch at Eastchester High School on May 20. Arlotta came up big for the Huskies against the Eagles and the Sailors in the postseason.

is really all about executing on pitching and defense.” On Tuesday, that reliance on pitching and defense was evident as the Huskies, backed by ace Mike Hendler, scored a 2-1 upset win over the Sailors. Hendler allowed two hits in the first inning—leading to the Sailors’

Will Marriott takes a cut against the Eagles. Photos/Mike Smith

only run of the game—and then clamped down, allowing just one more for the rest of the game. “[Hendler] is a bulldog, he doesn’t allow himself to get rattled,” DiRuocco said. “After that first inning, he was lights out.” Will Marriott and Mike Arlotta both had RBIs to put the Huskies

Mike Hendler throws a pitch against Eastchester in a May 20 first-round game. Hendler has won each of his two playoff starts.

on top for good. According to DiRuocco, Harrison’s penchant for playing close games during the regular season has paid huge dividends. “We had about five one-run losses during the regular season, and while those stung, you get the benefit of the experience of playing in a tight game,” he said. “And I think we’re mentally tougher because of that and we learned how to battle and play from behind.” In those games, he added, it’s important to force the other team to make mistakes. “It’s all about just putting the ball in play,” he said. “Especially in the playoffs, you have to make

them earn every single out.” The Huskies will have a quick turnaround as they get ready for a semifinal showdown with No. 14 Nyack on May 24, after press time. Like the Huskies, the Indians have also been something of a Cinderella team, winning an outbracket game before dropping No. 3 seed Rye in the first round and beating top-seeded Beacon 7-4 in the quarterfinals. “I just told the guys, ‘Don’t change a thing,’” DiRuocco said. “We just have to make sure we play within ourselves and do the little things that will help us win.” CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com

Matt Donohue makes a throw from third base.

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