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July 21, 2017 | Vol. 5, Number 29 | www.harrisonreview.com
Giordano earns enough petitions for GOP primary By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer
REACHING OUT
Project REACH held its first annual REACH at the Beach event to help raise awareness for drug addiction and raise money for organizations helping those with substance abuse problems. For story, see page 6. Photo courtesy DanaSimonePhotography.com
Ralph’s closes after tumultuous year in Mamaroneck By JAMES PERO Staff Writer Ralph’s Italian Ices & Ice Cream, a popular Mamaroneck eatery, shuttered its doors last week after the village Zoning Board of Appeals voted to deny the business a special permit. Now, Mamaroneck officials fear a retaliatory lawsuit may be imminent. The storefront’s pending closure punctuates a year of being mired in litigation, uncertainty and scrutiny from neighboring residents and land use boards; both of whom have been vocal in their opposition to the store which they describe as detrimental to noise, traffic and safety conditions.
“We thought that it was difficult—if not impossible—to configure that use for that neighborhood in a way that would be compatible with that community,” said village zoning board Chairman Barry Weprin. Ralph’s was forced to undergo a special permitting process after being re-processed as a fast food establishment; a use that is not expressly permitted in Mamaroneck C-1 district’s without the approval of a special permit. Among the land use issues surrounding Ralph’s 946 E. Boston Post Road operation were exacerbated traffic conditions and the use of an outdoor counter which is not allowed in the village without a variance.
From the beginning, Ralph’s, which opened in May 2016, marked the first Ralph’s in Westchester County. Last year, the store—which is part of a broader Staten Island-based franchise—was found to have been misclassified as a retail establishment during its original application process by the village building inspector. That classification also allowed for the business to circumvent a special permitting process, subsequent site plan reviews, and a public notice to residents that the business planned to open in their neighborhoods. After a zoning appeal launched by residents from the neighboring Keeler and Frank avenues, howev-
er, Ralph’s underwent a retroactive special permitting process. The owner of the local Ralph’s, Scott Rosenberg, a Long Island resident, called the decision “absurd” and said that an Article 78 seeking to overturn the village’s decision is likely. “They say the village is friendly but it’s not so friendly,” he said. “The mayor welcomed us and this is how they treated us; like criminals.” Rosenberg, who also opened a second Ralph’s location in North White Plains in June, said he doesn’t currently have a timeline for when he might file for a lawsuit, but said he will make a decision shortly. CONTACT: james@hometwn.com
Despite concerns over his residency, a candidate seeking to run for the Harrison receiver of taxes position on the Republican line has gathered enough petitions to trigger a September primary. However, a general objection to Michael Giordano’s candidacy has been filed with the Westchester County Board of Elections, BOE, who will begin to vet the claims on Thursday, July 20, after press time. Although property records indicate that Giordano may not actually live in town/village of Harrison, he has earned the opportunity to primary against the Republican Party-endorsed candidate Rosa Mastrogiacomo-Luongo. According to data from the county BOE, Giordano, who owns a home in West Harrison on Woodside Avenue and a home on Blossom Lane in the village of Brewster in Putnam County, obtained more than the required 285 petition signatures qualifying him to run in the primary election. In total, Giordano amassed 377 signatures. Giordano, who currently works in the Harrison tax receiver’s office, is one of four candidates seeking the elected position, along with Mastrogiacomo-Luongo, Democratic candidate Maria Mioli Pennella, also a registered Republican, and Helen Pesce who is looking to run in the general election as an independent candidate. Earlier this month, Giordano told the Review that he lives in West Harrison while his wife and children live in his Brewster residence. However, on tax forms, he has indicated that his Blossom
Lane home is his primary residence. Additionally, his son, Anthony, graduated from Brewster High School in June. According to information obtained from the town of Patterson in response to a Freedom of Information Law, FOIL, request, Giordano has been receiving a School Tax Relief Exemption, known as the STAR exemption, since 2001. According to the New York state Department of Taxation and Finance, multiple-property owners in the state must collect a STAR exemption only on the property they consider their primary residence, the location where they spend the majority of their time. However, Giordano has contended that a state election law only requires that a candidate for elected office has the means to establish a primary residence in the municipality in which they are seeking office when the term of that position begins. He has been registered to vote in Westchester with his West Harrison address since Aug. 16, 2016. Before that, he was registered to vote using his Brewster home address, according to the Putnam County Board of Elections. Giordano has been employed GIORDANO continued on page 3
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Jenkins collects signatures, primary with Latimer official By JAMES PERO Staff Writer An intra-party battle for the Democratic Party’s nomination for county executive is fated after Westchester County Legislator Ken Jenkins, of Yonkers, easily cleared a major hurdle to trigger a primary. Last week, Jenkins submitted petitions—almost three times the amount of signatures necessary to force a Democratic primary— to the county Board of Elections effectively pitting him against New York state senator and Democratic frontrunner in the race for the county’s top elected office, George Latimer, of Rye. “Since 2010 when [Rob] Astorino was in office, I’ve been the one standing up for issues,” Jenkins, 55, told the Review. “Not everyone can say that.” Jenkins, a veteran of the county Board of Legislators, who served as the body’s chairman from 2010 to 2014, will face a formidable challenge in Latimer who secured 71 percent of district leaders’ vote at a countywide convention clinching the Democratic nomination back in May, Latimer has also never lost an election in a political career that dates back to 1987. Like Jenkins, Latimer also served on the Board of Legislators, acting as the body’s chairman from 1998 to 2001. Already, Jenkins has started to draw a line between him and his fellow Democratic opponent. “I think our game plan is materially different from [Latimer’s],” said Jenkins, adding that two consecutive Democratic campaigns for county executive against Astorino have ended in defeat. “This particular time we have to do something different.” Latimer said his track record, however, speaks for itself. “I run positively. I won’t attack [Jenkins],” he said. “My service and record stands on its own. That was proven by the way I won the convention.”
Candidate for Westchester County executive Ken Jenkins, a Yonkers Democrat, will trigger a primary against state Sen. George Latimer, a Rye Democrat, after clearing a petition hurdle with relative ease. File photo
Amplifying the upcoming primary election for Jenkins will be higher stakes than usual; a primary run for county executive will exclude the longtime lawmaker from running for re-election to his current legislative seat. According to Jenkins, however, the prospect will be worth the risk. “I’m willing to risk what is a safe Democratic seat because we need to make changes,” Jenkins said. Already, four prospective candidates have filed petitions to fill Jenkins’ legislative seat. Whichever candidate claims victory in the Democratic primary will have to quickly turn his attention to trying to upset and unseat Astorino, who has held office since 2010, in November. Astorino has proven a stalwart in Westchester County politics, even despite a voting base tilted heavily in favor of registered Democrats. In 2009, he upset two-term incumbent County Executive Andy Spano, a Democrat, and followed that up by easily winning re-election to the seat in 2013 against New Rochelle’s Democratic
Mayor Noam Bramson. Though the county executive has consistently touted his decision to keep taxes flat since entering office, that accolade has also been used as a cudgel by political opponents, like Jenkins, who claim that the county executive’s budget is “structurally unsound.” According to county administration officials, however, an annual audit concluded that Westchester ended its fiscal year with a $1.5 million surplus. For Jenkins, the focus is on the immediate race ahead, and a decision to challenge his party— regardless of political risk—is final. “I made a commitment,” he said. “This is what I’m doing, I’m moving forward.” CONTACT: james@hometwn.com
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in the Harrison tax receiver’s office for 22 years and currently earns an annual salary of $70,666. He would benefit with a $30,000 per year raise if he were to be elected to the receiver of taxes position, which earns an annual salary of $101,050. The receiver of taxes position is elected to a four-year term. CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com
Michael Giordano, a candidate for the locally elected receiver of taxes position, has secured enough petitions to primary against Rosa Mastrogiacomo-Luongo, who has been endorsed by the Republican Party. File photo
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What’s going on... Harrison Public Library
at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. For ages 6 to 12. Join Yin Su of the Fashion Arts Studio of Westchester for an open class.
Celebrating Amelia Earhart On Monday, July 24 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. Have you ever wondered how pilots find their way in the sky? How did Amelia Earhart do it? Come find out. Bob DeGennaro, a retired air traffic controller, will explain it all.
Draw Like a Superhero Visit harrisonpl.org for more information on programs and library hours.
Summer Jobs 4 Teens On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. through July 28 at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. The YES (Youth Employment Services of the Harrison Youth Council) representative will be available to discuss job opportunities with students in the Teen Center.
Build a Better Meal On Monday, July 24 from 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the West Harrison Branch. For grades K–5. What’s a healthy plate of food? Who can design the tastiest healthy meal? Learn, discuss and try some healthy snacks today. A Summer Reading Challenge project.
Fashion drawing class On Monday, July 24 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
On Tuesday, July 25 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. For ages 6 to 12. Artist and teacher Alex Conte will share his skill and passion for drawing graphic characters.
Discover a New Language On Tuesday, July 25 from 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the West Harrison Branch. For grades K–1, siblings welcome. Discover a new language—American Sign Language with Chloe. There will be music, songs and learning some sign language.
Summer Reading Challenge Read-In On Wednesdays from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the West Harrison Branch. Each Wednesday during the Summer Reading Challenge, children can come and read with a teen. Teens can read to a child, or a child can read to a teen. Kids choose. Use this time to practice reading out loud or to complete part of the library’s Summer Reading Challenge to win great prizes. Stop by to spend some time reading
and enjoy a snack, too.
Middle School Summer Book Chat On Wednesday, July 26 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the West Harrison Branch. For sixth-graders. Come ready as participants discuss “Wonder” by R.J. Palacio. Copies of the book are available at the branch. Pizza and snacks will be served.
Pajama Party with Chloe On Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 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.
50+ Adults: Digital photo sharing basics On Thursday, July 27 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. Learn the basics of photo sharing, saving and printing. No registration. Limited to 10 participants— first come, first served.
from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information and to register, call 2462606 or email westchester@engineeringforkids.net.
Basketball Camp From Monday, Aug. 21 through Friday, Aug. 25 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For boys and girls grades 3–8. Instruction in ball handling, shooting, dribbling, passing with demonstration on how to make yourself a better basketball player. Fee: $220, made payable to the Town/Village of Harrison.
Engineering Using LEGO From Monday, Aug. 21 through Friday, Aug. 25 at the Leo Mintzer Center and Monday, Aug. 28 through Friday, Sept. 1 at the Sollazzo Center. There are morning sessions from 9 a.m. to noon for ages 5 to 7, and afternoon sessions from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for ages 8 to 12. For more information and to register, visit play-well.org.
Harrison school news
Lemonade Thursdays
The Feeley Fund
On Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. For ages 6 to 12. Cool off with some lemonade to talk about books and camp. Participants will complete some of the “Build a Better World” Summer Reading Challenge tasks together.
The Eugene J. Feeley Harrison High School, Student Aid Fund Inc. has awarded grants to four Harrison High School 2017 graduates. Headed by Dr. Christopher Tyler, the Faculty Selection Committee chooses students who are accepted at accredited colleges and are financially eligible. The Feeley Fund, established in 1967, is a continuation of the Harrison High School Scholarship Fund begun in 1947. Since then, more than 1000 students have received more than $550,000 in financial aid. Lola Geiger, executive director of the Feeley Fund, ably assisted by Mary Riguzzi, thanks all Harrison residents, parents and faculty for providing the financial assistance for these worthy young people. Contributions may be sent to: The Feeley Fund, 255 Union Ave., Harrison, NY 10528. The Class of 2018 may obtain information about the Feeley Fund from the Guidance Department of the Harrison High School.
Discover Play On Friday, July 28 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. Join Miss Claudia and discover a cool sensory bin and other fun games at the library. For ages 2 and up. Sensory play engages the fives senses, stimulating cognitive development.
Yoga with Angela On Friday, July 28 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Building. For ages 6 to 12. Bring your own mat, practice yoga and have fun over the summer.
Harrison Recreation Please be aware that parents must have a current 2017 ID card to register children for all programs. Visit harrison-ny.gov/recreation for more information on programs and the Recreation Department.
Summer employment opportunities The Harrison Recreation Department still has positions open for their summer camps. Please call Kristen Ciafone at 670-3068 if you are interested in working as a counselor this summer. Adults with experience preferred.
Summer Concert Series All concerts start at 7 p.m. On Wednesday, July 26, Club Dennis will perform at Harrison and Halstead avenues in downtown Harrison starting at 6:30 p.m. On Thursday, July 27, Prognosis will perform at the West Harrison Village Green.
Engineering for Kids From Monday, Aug. 14 through Friday, Aug. 18. All classes to be held at the Sollazzo Center. For second-graders, “Junior Chemical Engineering” will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, and “LEGO WeDo Robot” will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. For grades 3–8, “Minecraft: Traveling into the Future” will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, and “LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Robogames” will be held
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester Kids vs. Grown-Ups Imagination Build-Off Challenge Beat the summer heat while igniting your creativity at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester with the Kids vs. Grown-Ups Imagination BuildOff Challenge, through Friday, July 28. Build-offs will be held twice daily during the week, at 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., and consist of a five-minute challenge where kids and adults go head-to-head to compete with imagination and LEGO bricks, to be judged by Model Builders. All participants will be entered into a final Imagination Build-Off contest. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester is located at 39 Fitzgerald St. in Yonkers. Tickets start at $15.95; children under 2 are free. Hours: Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday to Thursday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Last tickets are sold at 5 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, and at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information, call 866-243-0770 or visit legolanddiscoverycenter.com/westchester. 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
Medicaid and mental illness To the Editor, As one who suffers from chronic illness and receives Medicaid, I have little faith in those who make the laws and are out of touch with the problems of their citizens. I am both an employee and patient at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Harrison. (Yes, I have a mental illness, and be damned the stigma that comes with the many disorders that are mental illness.) There are so many that have so little in everything—monetary resources, caring families, quality housing (if any), true friends, proper general health care, etc., and even faith. I very lucky and very scared. Very scared of a relapse, the next trigger, that bad day most people could, would just shrug off, bringing upon the onset of any of my four diagnoses. I am very scared for my fellow patients, my fellow sufferers who barely live a full, quality life and for those we may never know, barely surviving the innumerable torments these inflictions bring. Without quality Medicaid coverage, the stress and pain this would bring upon the individual, the family, is immeasurable. How many families can emotionally survive such stress and not fall apart? How many children will suffer directly as their care degrades, or indirectly as marriages may fail, as they see parents’ struggle, fighting unwinnable battles. There is no cure for mental illness, only management of many of these disorders. How will we/they manage with less resources? How many will lose homes? How many will be forced to lower-grade housing? Pain that is preventable—now! The moral and ethical issues here, applying to the great American culture, will affect generations. All our neighbors and brothers. There is so much more I would or could say. But arrogance in our capital rules, and our words and prayers will be dust in the wind, falling on the deaf ears of those living in a separate world. Having our own country fighting against us is deplorable. Glenn Slaby, New Rochelle
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From left, Liz Junior, Catherine Tammaro and Kelly Lieberman, James Quigley’s sisters. Photos courtesy DanaSimonePhotography.com
By TAYLOR BROWN General Assignment Reporter Project REACH held its first annual REACH at the Beach event to raise awareness about addiction, and collect money for organizations that help treat people struggling with substance abuse. After losing their brother, James Quigley to addiction, Catherine Tammaro, Kelly Lieberman and Liz Junior started
Project REACH to let other families with similar struggles know that they are not alone. Project REACH is a nonprofit corporation that offers resources, education, awareness, compassion and hope for drug addiction. With more than 300 guests in attendance at Rye Town Park, friends and families came together on Saturday, July 8, to honor Quigley, who passed away in January 2016.
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Quigley was a father of two and a tunnel worker for the Union 147 Sandhogs. “We hope to just raise awareness that addiction is more about [brain] chemistry, not character,” Tammaro told the Review. As the event kicked off, guests were treated to an emotional speech read on behalf of Tammaro by John Junior, her nephew. “Our family traveled between chaos and hope for more than 25 years,” John Junior said. “We mostly struggled with understanding the difference between enabling and mercy.” The speech acknowledged the struggles that families go through, what Project REACH means to Tammaro, and what other families can do to help. The speech encouraged families to host their own REACH fundraisers, and financially support centers that work with those suffering from addiction. Later, Tammaro, of Harrison, said, “If we can’t do anything else, we should at least have mercy on those who are affected [by addiction].” Lieberman, of Rye Brook, said that for her, the event was cathartic and emotional. “We knew we just wanted something positive to come out of something so tragic,” she said. Along with spreading awareness, the event also worked to raise money for St. Vincent’s Hospital Westchester, which offers mental health and addiction treatment to patients, and St. Anthony’s Shelter for Renewal, a shelter that helps men recover from substance abuse and addiction. “This is a way to give back to a lot of the things [Quigley] actually participated in,” said Vinny Tammaro, Catherine Tammaro’s husband.
Because of the family’s hard work, Westchester County Legislator David Gelfarb, of Rye Brook, issued a proclamation for Project REACH. “It’s a really good act, [and] a good charity,” he said. Gelfarb explained that he’s friendly with the families involved, and invited County Executive Rob Astorino along to the event. “I was pleased to introduce [Astorino] and present a proclamation on behalf of the Legislature.” Other notable guests at the event included Harrison Mayor Ron Belmont, state Sen. George Latimer, and Harrison Councilwoman Marlane Amelio. Between tickets for the event, which ranged from $50 per person to $100 for a family, and the raffles which gave guests a chance to win an Apple Watch, an Amazon Echo or a week of summer camp at Nora Ovenworks, a bakery in Harrison, the event raised more than $10,000. The tickets gave guests access to an all-you-can-eat barbecue, Oakland Beach and musical performances by The Exception, a local cover band, and DJ Carlos. “This has been a tremendous success,” Vinny Tammaro said. During the evening, guests
John Junior, from Rye, reads a speech about his uncle, James Quigley on behalf of his aunt, Catherine Tammaro.
were encouraged to join in to a yoga session on the beach taught by Angela Brandt, a certified yoga instructor in Harrison, face painting, board games and volleyball. Alice Stephens, a New Rochelle resident who attended the event, said that Project REACH is a “wonderful cause.” And that people suffering from addiction need to know that it’s okay not to be perfect. Due to the success of REACH at the Beach, Catherine Tammaro said that there are already plans to hold the event next year. CONTACT: taylor@hometwn.com
DJ Carlos provides music for guests, who are encouraged to get up and dance under the Oakland Beach pavilion.
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Sophia Gennusa, a Broadway actress most known for her performance as Matilda Wormwood in “Matilda the Musical,” performs the national anthem.
The Exception Band, a local cover band, provides music for guests while they enjoy their meals.
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‘Annie’ Westchester Broadway Theatre presents
Inspired by “Little Orphan Annie,” the 1924 comic strip by Harold Gray, “Annie” is a heart-warming story, filled with adventure and laughs that defines what family truly means. One of the longest running shows in Broadway history and the winner of seven Tony Awards, “Annie” returns to the Westchester Broadway Theatre stage through Sunday, Sept. 10. “Annie,” one of the world’s best-loved musicals, is set in 1933 in New York City during the Great Depression. Annie is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City orphanage that is run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. With the help of the other girls in the orphanage, she escapes to the wondrous world of NYC where she finds a new home and family in billionaire, Oliver Warbucks, his secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy. Notable musical numbers include “It’s the Hard Knock Life,” “Easy Street,” “I Don’t Need Anything But You,” and “Tomorrow.” Peyton Fishman, of Irvington, and Kaylin Hedges, of Valley Cottage, star as Annie in alternating performances. Michael DeVries is Daddy Warbucks, the billionaire business man. You may remember him in “Wicked” and “Hello, Dolly!” on Broadway. Susann Fletcher is Miss Hannigan, the cold-hearted or-
Michael DeVries as Oliver Warbucks, and Kaylin Hedges as Annie perform “Together At Last.” Photos/John Vecchiolla
Meet the Orphans of “Annie”: from left, Ruby Griffin as July; Anika Bobra as Tessie; Peyton Ella as Annie; Gabriella Uhl as Kate; Nora Kennedy as Pepper; and Maureen Henshaw as Duffy. In basket, Haylie Shea Christiano as Molly.
phanage owner. She starred as Louise Seger in WBT’s production of “Always… Patsy Cline.” Warbucks’ secretary and love-interest, Grace, is portrayed by Celeste Hudson, who was seen in “Show Boat” at WBT. Miss Hannigan’s con-artist brother, Rooster, is played by Adam Roberts, who appeared on Broadway in “Pippin” and “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark.” The role of Lily, Rooster’s petty-thieving girlfriend, is played by Aubrey Sinn, who starred as Maria in WBT’s production of “The Sound of Mu-
The cast of “Annie” on stage at the Westchester Broadway Theatre.
sic.” John-Charles Kelly plays President Franklin D. Roosevelt. A lively group of local girls play the orphans in “Annie”: Anika Bobra, of Armonk; Tahlia Ellie of Short Hills, New Jersey; Haylie Christiano and Ruby Griffin, both of Valley Cottage; Maureen Henshaw, of Carmel; Nora Kennedy, of Tappan; Molly Lyons, of Wappinger’s Falls; Sasha Murray, of Chappaqua; Lucy Neureuther, of Harrison; Ella Stanley, of the Bronx; Lauren Sun, of Rye Brook; and Gabriella Uhl, of Cornwall.
Featuring: Robert Abdoo, Kelly Black, Laura Cable, Joseph Cullinane, Jesse Lynn Harte, Carl Hulden, Ryan Alexander Jacobs, Kelsey Self, Rochelle Smith, Roger Preston Smith, and Billy Clark Taylor. Sunny, a 7-year-old terrier mix, will play Sandy the dog. He was rescued from a kill shelter and appeared in the 2014 revival of “Annie” on Broadway, and in the national tour. He was the subject of a NBC special entitled “Annie’s Search for Sandy.” Sunny follows in the line of great Sandy dogs rescued and trained by Bill Berloni. Directed and choreographed by Mary Jane Houdina; musical director is William Stanley; assistant director/choreographer is Robert Abdoo. Rochelle Smith is the dog handler. Steve Loftus is the technical director. Costume design by Suzy Benzinger; costume coordinator is Heather Carey; set design by Michael Bottari and Ron Case; lighting design is by Andrew Gmoser; sound design is by Mark Zuckerman; wig and hair design by Shannon Harrington. The production stage manager is Victor Lukas; assistant stage manager is Duane McDevitt; and properties are by Grumpy Props. Lisa Tiso
is the associate producer. Show times through Sept. 10 are: Wednesday, Thursday and some Friday matinees: lunch at 11:30 a.m. and show at 1 p.m.; Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings: dinner at 6:30 p.m. and show at 8 p.m.; Sunday matinees: lunch at noon 12 and show at 1:30 p.m.; Sunday evenings: dinner at 5:30 p.m. and show at 7 p.m. For reservations, call 592-2222 or visit BroadwayTheatre.com. For group reservations, with discounts for groups of 20 or more, call 592-2225. For luxury boxes, for private parties of six to 22, call 592-8730. Enjoy dining
Peyton Ella as Annie and Sunny as Sandy the dog on stage in the Westchester Broadway Theatre’s production of “Annie.”
and theatre in an elegant private box. Additional features include an expanded dinner menu, hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, private powder room, and luxury box reserved parking. Ticket prices: dinner and show range between $56 and $84 plus tax, depending on the performances chosen. Beverage service and gratuities are not included in the ticket price. Discounts are available for children, students and senior citizens at select performances. Also check the website for ongoing special offers. For more information, visit BroadwayTheatre. com. (Submitted)
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Some of Harrison’s valuable resources HARRISON HAPPENINGS
Mayor Ron Belmont
Members of our senior community gather at the West Harrison Senior Center on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., to knit and crochet for our area’s underprivileged children. Each stitch offers warmth and encouragement to children living in tough times. A handmade item represents the outpouring of care from our community and if you are interested in joining the group, or donating yarn or knit goods for this great cause, please call Bobbie Sassano at 428-1959 or 203-520-2199. I would like to take this time to recognize both the Boys and the Girls 10U Harrison Little League teams. After winning the District 20 Championship, the girls team advanced to the New York State Section 3 Championship, forced a final game, and lost to Montgomery. The boys team won the District 20 Championship, advanced to the New York State Section 3 Championship and lost to Haverstraw. Congratulations to the teams and their coaches for
a job well done! Once again, I would like to remind you that, with summer upon us, door-to-door solicitors are visiting local municipalities in increased numbers. If you are not one of the 1,100 Harrison households that signed up for the Do Not Knock Registry, you may visit the town’s website at harrison-ny.gov to register online, or call the town clerk’s office at 6703030 to request a form. I would like to direct your attention to one of Harrison’s most valuable resources. The Harrison Public Library has a valued partnership with the town/village of Harrison. It plays a vital role in enriching our community and is an asset to all our residents. Not only are we fortunate to have our library staffed with skilled professionals who make a measurable difference in the services it provides, the library offers an array of programs suitable for patrons of all ages. This summer, the library offered environmental media and natural photography mini-camps where young participants had the opportunity to learn interesting documentary and photography techniques. Students learned the importance of being environmentally conscious in a
world of dwindling resources and they used media arts to demonstrate the importance of community action. It was a very valuable program and a great success. To view the documentary, visit harrisonpl.org. Getting a passport just got easier. On Thursday, Aug. 3 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Westchester County Clerk Timothy Iodini’s community outreach staff will be taking photos and processing passport applications at the West Harrison Village Green on Lake Street. Routine passport applications are now taking approximately six weeks to issue. For additional information on required documents and applicable fees, please call 995-3082 or visit westchesterclerk.com. In closing, my office has been notified by Con Ed’s Office of Government Relations regarding energy conservation. As summer temperatures are on the rise, Con Ed has provided the following energy- and cost-saving tips: turn off air conditioners, lights and other appliances when not at home; keep air conditioner filters clean; close doors to keep cool air in and hot air out; set units to 78 degrees; and use fans when possible. For additional information, visit coned.com.
HUD accepts county fair housing analysis
A major piece in putting to rest a longstanding dispute between Westchester County and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development was accepted this past week after 10 denials from the federal government. Photo courtesy Westchester County
By JAMES PERO Staff Writer Nearly a decade after a settlement between Westchester County and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, a lingering component to the decree over affordable housing was accepted, settling years of objection by the federal government. The county’s Analysis of Impediments, AI, a document detailing barriers to fair housing that have been created by zoning laws in Westchester, was accepted by newest HUD housing monitor, Lynne Patton, this past week after 10 previous denials from the agency. “HUD will put to rest what some of the critics were saying and in fact what HUD was saying all along, which is that Westchester housing and our communities are discriminatory,” said County Executive Rob Astorino, a Republican, at a July 18 press conference. Astorino refuted claims that a change in leadership on the federal level—namely the election of President Donald Trump, a Republican, and the installment of Dr. Ben Carson, a Republican, as HUD administrator—had any influence over the acceptance of the administration’s latest submission done by VHB, a consulting firm.
“It didn’t matter who was in office at this point. I strongly believe that even if [Barack] Obama was still in office, had it been [Hillary] Clinton, no matter what, with these facts that came out…. There was only one conclusion that could have been reached,” he said. The acceptance of the county’s latest iteration of its AI comes a little more than two months after the denial of a submission sent to the agency in May and resolves one of the final stipulations mandated in the 2009 settlement that was reached under Astorino predecessor Andy Spano, a Democrat. Earlier this year, the county cleared a major hurdle in confirming the development of 750 units—the number mandated over a seven-year period in the housing settlement—despite backlash stemming from a project dubbed Chappaqua Station in the town of New Castle. Each of the mandated 750 units are currently in varying stages of construction. Though the administration will put its AI in the rearview, the prolonged spat with the federal government over its court-mandate analysis hasn’t come without costs. According to Michael Kaplowitz, chairman of the Board of Legislators and a Yorktown Democrat, those costs now total in the tens of millions. “We have urged the county ex-
ecutive to engage an independent consultant—which has now been done—to help our very talented county staff to complete and submit an AI that I am very happy to say has now been accepted by HUD,” he said. “However, this fight cost us $24 million in [federal] monies that we will never get back.” As a penalty for the county’s failure to comply with the terms of its settlement with HUD, it has, in aggregate, lost $24 million in federal block grants throughout the past eight years. Since HUD’s 2009 lawsuit, which was settled the year before Astorino took office, tensions between the county and the agency have boiled over on numerous occasions, resulting in the threat of federal fines and multiple appeals from the county regarding its AI. According to Kaplowitz, who echoed previous statements from Astorino, lawmakers will still work to expand affordable housing throughout the county despite satisfying the terms of the agreement. “I look forward to continuing our partnership with the administration to build more affordable housing in all of Westchester’s communities in a way that makes sense from a planning perspective, without the imposition of quotas and directives from Washington,” he said. CONTACT: james@hometwn.com
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Library presents award-winning artist
Artist Heidi Lewis Coleman with her eight panel assemblage. Contributed photo
Harrison Council for the Arts presents “Aesthetics & Whimsy,” a mixed media and collage exhibit by Heidi Lewis Coleman at the Harrison Public Library located in the Halperin Building at 2 Bruce Ave., Harrison, New York on view until July 28. Artist statement: “My work reflects an ongoing exploration into the aesthetics of using language in art. While most conceptual artists incorporate text into their work as a means of analyzing popular culture or for making political and social commentary, I am more intrigued with developing text as a visual design element. I am particularly inspired by Asian art and have studied the intricate calligraphy used to decorate ancient scrolls and screens. The columns of simple, yet elegant characters may express specific meanings, but a viewer is not required to un-
derstand that meaning in order to appreciate the grace and integrity of the artwork. “I create mixed media pieces and steel sculptures which incorporate my own stylized abstract writing. Originally, my invented languages were painted on paper, cut out and then applied to a painted canvas. As the work has evolved, I’ve continued to develop new characters by deconstructing and reconstructing my original text, creating languages which are visually richer and more complex. More recently, I have extended this process by incorporating ‘mandalas’ into my art, circular forms which were originally used by the Hindus and Buddhists as focal points for meditation. “For me, the languages have an ancient, almost mystical quality. I believe that because my artwork communicates in the abstract, in-
dividual viewers are not forced to translate it specifically, allowing them to connect with the energy of each piece in ways that are personal and unique.” Coleman is an award-winning artist who has had her work exhibited extensively and whose art can be found in many private collections. She studied at Parsons School of Art and Design and the New York School of Design where she received her associates degree with the highest honors. Coleman received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington. The exhibit may be viewed Mondays and Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; and Saturdays 9:30 a.m. to noon. For info call the library at 835-0324 or visit harrisonpl.org. (Submitted)
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County to approve $500K for police body cameras
County lawmakers expect to authorize $500,000 in funding for police body cameras that they hope will help ensure safety for departments and civilians alike. Photo courtesy Flickr.com
By JAMES PERO Staff Writer An initiative to outfit the Westchester County Police Department with hundreds of body cameras will likely be approved at an approaching Board of Legislators meeting. According to county Legislator Benjamin Boykin, a White Plains Democrat and chairman of the Public Safety Committee, a $500,000 bond, which was discussed at a committee meeting for the first time on July 10, will likely be approved with unanimous support from lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle. The cameras, which would be numerous enough to equip each of the county Police Department’s patrol officers—in addition to about 20 stocked as backups—are being purchased in an effort to ensure safety for police and non-police alike, according to Boykin. “If something happens, it’s usually my word against the police’s word,” Boykin said. “But now you have a visual and audio record of what takes place.” The cameras, Boykin said, can
be turned on or off at the officer’s discretion and footage from them can be uploaded to a database held at police headquarters. Discussions and adoption of police body cameras have risen dramatically throughout the past several years as the public eye zeroes in on high-profile instances of alleged excessive force, some of which—like the cases of Eric Garner, Trayvon Martin and Michael Brown—have been fatal. “They’re another tool that will protect our officers and also protect the public,” Boykin said. In addition to public emphasis, federal subsidies have also bolstered the adoption of police body cameras. In 2015, President Barack Obama, a Democrat, devoted $20 million to a body camera pilot program and $75 million altogether to purchase 50,000 police body cameras for police across the country. Since their adoption by many departments across the country, however, debate has sprung up over the ability of officers to turn their cameras on or off. While continuously recording
cameras have been scrutinized by advocacy groups like the American Civil Liberties Union for potentially jeopardizing the anonymity of police sources and informants, in addition to victims of sexual assault or other sensitive crimes, discretionary cameras have been criticized for giving officers too much control over what is or isn’t recorded. Boykin said, while the acquisition of body cameras has enjoyed bipartisan support in Westchester, the tools have also further stoked an ongoing debate of filling nearly a dozen police vacancies. “Some officers are wondering why we can spend $500,000 on cameras but can’t fill the vacancies,” he said. According to Joe Sgammato, spokesman for the Board of Legislators’ Democratic Caucus, despite 10 county police positions having been included in the 2017 county budget, the spots have yet to be filled and that shortfall is expected to grow to 11 with an upcoming retirement. CONTACT: james@hometwn.com
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Harrison & Rye City Home Sales Listings provided by the office of Westchester County Clerk Timothy C. Idoni Photos courtesy Zillow.com, Trulia.com, Hotpads.com, Spotproperty.com & Maps.google.com
8 Boxwood Lane, Harrison $2,750,000 Sale Date: 4/12/17
14 Mount Holly Drive, Harrison $2,100,000 Sale Date: 5/3/17
6 Clinton Lane, Harrison $1,822,000 Sale Date: 5/24/17
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36 Stonewall Circle, Harrison $1,562,500 Sale Date: 5/1/17
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31 Post Place, Harrison $750,000 Sale Date: 5/19/17
2 Sackett Landing, Rye $7,750,000 Sale Date: 5/15/17
411 Park Avenue, Rye $4,329,750 Sale Date: 4/28/17
279 Rye Beach Avenue, Rye $2,831,280 Sale Date: 5/2/17
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Harrison & Rye City Home Sales Listings provided by the office of Westchester County Clerk Timothy C. Idoni Photos courtesy Zillow.com, Trulia.com, Hotpads.com, Spotproperty.com & Maps.google.com
3 Thorne Place, Rye $2,805,500 Sale Date: 5/8/17
466 Park Avenue, Rye $2,650,000 Sale Date: 5/2/17
121 Old Post Road, Rye $2,520,000 Sale Date: 5/5/17
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396 Oakland Beach Avenue, Rye $1,710,000 Sale Date: 5/24/17
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18 Oakwood Avenue, Rye $1,380,000 Sale Date: 5/16/17
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3 Harbor Lane, Rye $1,295,000 Sale Date: 5/15/17
57 Barlow Lane, Rye $1,280,000 Sale Date: 5/25/17
20 Hunt Place, Rye $1,250,000 Sale Date: 5/1/17
26 Loewen Court, Rye $1,250,000 Sale Date: 4/19/17
2 Adelaide Street, Rye $960,000 Sale Date: 5/16/17
14 Ellsworth Street, Rye $918,000 Sale Date: 5/15/17
62 Allendale Drive, Rye $1,200,000 Sale Date: 4/14/17
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Business Briefs Jiang joins Scarsdale’s Berkshire Hathaway Chalet Jiang has joined the Scarsdale office of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Westchester Properties. The announcement was made by Mark Nadler, director of Westchester Sales. In a statement Nadler said, “I am very excited that somebody with such a strong business background and understanding of customer service is joining our firm. I think she will be a huge asset and look forward to working with her.” Jiang has worked many years in the financial industry. She performed fund accounting for Millennium Partners, analyzed fund investments for institutional clients at Credit Suisse, and provided trade valuations and control for the fixed income desk at Nomura Securities. She played an important role in providing client services on a day-to-day basis for hedge funds and financial institutions. Born and raised in Shanghai, Jiang came to the U.S. to pursue an MBA in accounting from Baruch College and became a CPA in New York. Her years of experience and international background have enabled her to develop solid expertise in nearly every aspect of client services. Proud to be part of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Westchester Properties, Jiang brings her creative problem solving and negotiation skills as well as a goal-oriented talent to her commitment as a real estate professional. She has lived in beautiful Scarsdale since 2007 with her husband John, a quantitative analyst at JP Morgan, and daughter Kelly, who attends Edgemont Junior-Senior High School. She is a member of the Edgemont Chinese Association. Contact Jiang today for all of your buying and selling needs in Westchester County. Call 646-3697079 or email ChaletJiang@bhhswestchester.com. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Westchester Properties is a leading real estate brokerage firm with nearly 130 realtors in Westchester County. Selectively chosen by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and HomeServices of America; the global reach, financial strength and fresh brand make Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Westchester Properties the premiere real estate firm in the Northeast. Whether it be residential, commercial, corporate relocation, equestrian or waterfront living, its company and realtors are local market experts committed to providing exceptional service to its clients. For more information, visit bhhswestchester.com.
Coldwell Banker names Monaco regional VP Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Connecticut and Westchester County is pleased to announce that Joe Monaco has been appointed regional vice president of the company’s Westchester County region. Reporting to Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage president Joseph A. Valvano, Monaco will be responsible for the oversight and productivity of the company’s 13 sales offices and nearly 550 sales associates in Westchester County. Monaco has extensive real estate experience and
has held various leadership roles with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. Prior to his new role, he was a branch manager for several regional offices and was honored as a top-producing manager with its President’s Circle and President’s Council awards. His success included leading the company’s Yorktown Heights office to a No. 1 market share position, consistently maintaining that same office’s rank as one of the top 10 offices in the region, growing the small White Plains office into a top office in Westchester County, and growing the Stamford, Connecticut, office’s profitability. “Joe is an accomplished and dynamic real estate professional who has a strong track record of boosting the performance of sales offices. He is widely respected within the industry for his expertise and deep understanding of the local marketplace,” Valvano said. “I am enthusiastic that Joe has decided to return to the company in a broader leadership capacity and confident that he will greatly build and expand on the successes of this region.” In the interim, Monaco served as regional vice president for Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty in Westchester County, where he oversaw operations for nine offices, and most recently served as manager of the Ridgefield, Connecticut, brokerage of William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty before his return to Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage as regional vice president. Licensed in Connecticut, New Jersey and New York, Monaco has 34 years of experience in residential real estate sales and leadership. “This is an exciting time in real estate, and I am very happy to have the opportunity to work with such a dynamic group of professionals,” Monaco said. “Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage continues to be at the forefront when it comes to cutting-edge technology, marketing and education resources, which benefits not only the company’s affiliated sales associates and management, but also the clients.” Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, a leading residential real estate brokerage company in Connecticut and Westchester County, operates approximately 51 offices with more than 2,300 affiliated sales associates serving the communities of Connecticut and Westchester County. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage is part of NRT LLC, the nation’s largest residential real estate brokerage company. For more information, visit ColdwellBankerHomes.com.
Alcée joins Scarsdale’s Berkshire Hathaway Realtor Julie Alcée has joined the Scarsdale office of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Westchester Properties. The announcement was made by Mark Nadler, director of Westchester Sales. In a statement Nadler said, “I am delighted Julie has joined us. She possesses all of the qualities we look for in our sales associates. Her background in education and business will make her a perfect fit for our organization.” As a licensed real estate broker, Alcée personifies the philosophy of cultivating positive long-lasting relationships with her clients, providing concierge services, and adding just the right personal touches that demonstrate she understands their needs and passions. Plus, of course, she will get you the best offer the market will bear.
Alcée is a patient educator and guides her clients through the buying, selling and renting process step-by-step. She is a dynamic, energetic, and resourceful “go-getter” and an excellent negotiator who is not satisfied until her clients’ needs are met. Her years of experience in the corporate world—in the financial service as well as the human resource industries—coupled with that as a teacher has equipped her with the business and interpersonal savvy to navigate complex situations with tact and effectiveness. On a more personal note, some of the organizations that Alcée supports are: Children International, where she has been sponsoring children for 20plus years; her alma matter, Brandeis University; and the ASPCA. While raised on Long Island, Alcée has resided
in Westchester for the past 19-plus years. The Rye Neck section of Mamaroneck, Hartsdale, and White Plains, where she currently resides, are the Hudson Valley areas she has called home. Contact Alcée today for all of your buying and selling needs in Westchester County. Call 588-7801 or email JulieAlcee@bhhswestchester.com. For more information, visit bhhswestchester.com. The next Business Briefs section will run in August. Please send any submission for our August 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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Weather prompts swim meet change
Young swimmers from local clubs congregate at Hommocks Ice Rink on July 14. Inclement weather moved the scheduled swim meet indoors.
Mamaroneck Swim and Dive Club coaches Kevin and Kat Stuttle pose for a picture at the fourth annual Summer Invitational on July 14.
The Mamaroneck Swim and Dive Club hosted its fourth annual Summer Invitational on Friday, July 14. It was planned as an evening of fun and competitive swim races at the Hommocks Pool with visiting teams from Lake Isle Country Club and the Harrison Town Pool, until threatening storms rolled in. The team moved the event to the neighboring Hommocks Ice Rink for an impromptu indoor party. MSDC coaches Kat and Kevin Stuttle quickly switched their team’s lineup of swim relays to dry land races on the ice rink. Events including T-shirt, skipping, crab and scooter races replaced the freestyle, butterfly, breast and backstroke relays. Afterward, organizers turned the rink into a ball pit with beach balls supplied by Gelb Orthodontics. Elsewhere in the rink arena, parents had a chance to catch up with one another and forget about planning dinner that evening while enjoying a barbecue prepared by the Zehe Family, owners of Apiary in Larchmont and an MSDC family. Larchmont’s James Lambert was the DJ and filled the rink with summer sounds, which got kids dancing. KiKi’s Nation and Swim ‘n Surf set up pop-up shops, selling the season’s latest swimwear and gear. Jaine Elkind Eney, deputy town supervisor for the town of Mama-
roneck, attends the meet every year and said that the ability of event staff to pivot to the indoor venue helped maintain the essence of the invitational this year. “The success of the event was a testament to the organizers who, in the face of a rainout, created a wonderful indoor community event,” she said. “The large enthusiastic turnout demonstrated the Mamaroneck swim club spirit and winning attitude.” Jen Pollak, aquatics director for the town of Mamaroneck Recreation Department, seconded Elkind Eney’s sentiments “It’s all fun and games tonight, but inside,” Pollack said. “[We’re] just trying to raise a little bit of money, so we can do fun things with the kids.” The Mamaroneck Swim and Dive Club, comprised of girls and boys aged 6 to 17 years old, has had a series of winning seasons and is a four-time division champion. It went undefeated in the 2016 season, and in the same year it’s head coach, Kat Stuttle, was named Westchester County Swim Conference’s Coach of the Year. The success of the team has helped swell its ranks to more than 120 members and it has had a waiting list the past two years. Several team members have gone on to medal at county and conference championships over this time. (Submitted)
A member of Mamaroneck Swim and Dive Club is decked out in festive attire for the annual Summer Invitational.
Local youths take part in activities at the Hommocks Ice Rink. Contributed photos
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