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September 8, 2017 | Vol. 5, Number 36 | www.harrisonreview.com

Race heats up, Giordano officially in GOP primary By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer

FALL FOR THE ARTS

The fall season brings various art exhibits and events to the area. Find out what’s happening in our Fall for the Arts section. For more, see page 11.

Neuberger Museum opens Ignacio Iturria exhibit

For children, the little shoeboxes they paint and furnish become theaters where imaginary dramas and psychological interplay are carried out. For Ignacio Iturria, one of Uruguay’s leading artists, childhood tableaux are inspiration for the canvases he paints. Playful and allegorical rather than sinister or brooding, his is a dream world created within a shadow box grid where whimsical people, animals, and distorted, surreal household items and furnishings, reflect a wide cultural and historical mix of individuals, urban life, social currents, and fantasy.

From Sept. 24, 2017 through Feb. 25, 2018, the Neuberger Museum of Art will present “A Studio in the Gallery: The Playful Universe of Ignacio Iturria,” an interactive exhibition that illustrates key moments in the artist’s trajectory over the past 30 years, and features a living studio in which the artist will work in collaboration with SUNY Purchase College students to create new works during a two-month residency. The works will then become part of the retrospective of the artist’s key 40 paintings and sculptures on view in the exhibition. During the course of the res-

idency, visitors will be invited to enter the space and meet the artist. Iturria’s work can be fun, brooding, and nostalgic. Piling layer upon layer of paint, his paintings take on a sculptural feeling. Some of his creatures, built out of “great rich gobs” of paint, take on anthropomorphic characteristics. He once commented: “I have always liked to humanize objects and things. It is my way of incorporating them and loving them.” He creates small characters and enlarged objects, making improbable scenes seem possible. “He creates small worlds that

pose big questions,” notes Dr. Patrice Giasson, the Alex Gordon Curator of Art of the Americas. “There is a noticeable lack of pretention. Yet, by using trompe l’oeil effects in his small, theatrical, softly contoured stages, he pushes us to connect our instinct for play and fantasy with adult concerns and memories. We see the spectacle of people in the present, with their histories, their dreams, their fears, and their desires. His work is utterly unique.” Events and programs offered in conjunction with “A Studio in the Gallery” will be announced at a later date. (Submitted)

An appellate court ruling to put Michael Giordano back in the running for the Harrison receiver of taxes election will stand, as the New York Court of Appeals dismissed the case on Aug. 30. With the 2nd Department of the New York Supreme Court Appellate Division’s decision serving as the final determination in a case that has garnered significant attention locally, Giordano can now officially run in a Sept. 12 Republican primary against Rosa Mastrogiacomo-Luongo, the party-backed candidate. Giordano, who currently works in the Harrison tax receiver’s office, will have little time to turn his attention to the upcoming primary, however. But the winner of that race will move on to the general election and face Maria Mioli Pennella, a registered Republican running on the Democratic line, and independent candidate Helen Pesce. Joe Angilletta, Mastrogiacomo-Luongo’s campaign manager and uncle, said a primary doesn’t help his niece, but they’re still confident the candidate will win. “We’re going to keep on fighting and we’re going to let the people decide who’s best for the [position],” he said. Last month, in state Supreme Court, Giordano challenged the Westchester County Board of Elections’, BOE, determination that ended up with him being removed from the ballot. After that court upheld the BOE’s decision, the candidate filed an appeal with the appellate court. Giordano was initially removed from the primary ballot

after more than half of the objections filed with the BOE were upheld, some of which contended that the signatures Giordano collected did not correctly list the proper municipality where he was seeking elected office. In total, the BOE sustained 200 objections of 377 that were filed, leaving Giordano short of the required 285 signatures needed to trigger a Republican primary. Several other objections maintained that Giordano is not a resident of the town/village of Harrison and that he received petition signatures from residents that are not registered in the town/village Republican Party. Giordano’s candidacy was first called into question in July after the Review discovered that he owns a home in the village of Brewster in Putnam County in addition to his residence at 14 Woodside Ave. in West Harrison. On tax forms, he has indicated that his primary residence is his Blossom Lane property in Brewster. Under that address, Giordano collects a School Tax Relief Exemption, known as the STAR exemption, which he’s received since 2001. According to the New York state Department of Taxation GIORDANO continued on page 5

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Romare Bearden focus of upcoming Neuberger exhibit Recognized as one of America’s great 20th century artists, Romare Bearden is best known for his uniquely textured collages, evoking the history, culture, richness and tension of the African-American experience. Those influential collages were produced largely over a 24-year period, from 1964 to his death in 1988. This exhibition focuses on a startling body of work he produced throughout the 1950s and early 1960s comprised of exquisite, fully abstract watercolors, oil paintings, and mixed media collages. Most of that work is largely unknown; that is about to change. Beginning on Sept. 10, approximately 40 of Bearden’s abstraction—watercolors, oils, and mixed media collages, executed in the 1950s and early 1960s, will be on view in “Romare Bearden: Abstraction” at the Neuberger Museum of Art, at SUNY Purchase College, which organized the show. Not only will the exhibition serve as the first public viewing for many of the works, it will also contextualize them within the framework of what

Bearden produced both before and after this decade. “The works are striking and fluid, astonishing in their variety and scale,” notes Tracy Fitzpatrick, director of the Neuberger Museum of Art and curator the exhibition. “They directly inform his later figurative work.” Among the works featured in “Romare Bearden: Abstraction” are easel size watercolors and oil paintings such as “Blue Ridge” and “Mountains of the Moon” from the mid-1950s, showing Bearden’s devotion image-based painting but increasingly through abstraction. The large stain paintings, such as “Green Torches Welcome New Ghosts” and “Eastern Gate,” both of 1961, demonstrate his interest and knowledge in the ways in which artists at the time were experimenting with unprimed canvas. ”Romare Bearden: Abstraction” will also provide the first substantive and scholarly examination of this important body of work. “The scholarship produced through this exhibition will con-

tribute to the development of alternate storylines around the dominant narrative of postwar abstraction, while at the same time reveal for the first time, the roots of the work for which Bearden is best known,” Fitzpatrick writes. Collaborating on the exhibition are the Estate of Nanette Bearden, the Romare Bearden Foundation, and DC Moore Gallery, New York, which has conserved and framed many of the works. Fitzpatrick will contribute the main essay for the catalogue, a placement of the abstractions within Bearden’s larger body of work. The project is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional support has been provided by Morgan Stanley, the Triennial Adeline Herder Fund for Collage, Ronni Rubin Bolger, ArtsWestchester, with support from the Westchester County government, the Friends of the Neuberger Museum of Art, and the Purchase College Foundation. Events produced in conjunction with the exhibition will be announced at a later date. (Submitted)

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What’s going on... Harrison Public Library

Visit harrisonpl.org for more information on programs and library hours.

Storytime & Craft On Saturday, Sept. 9 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. Join the library for a storytime and simple craft to take home.

Girls Who Code Club

the importance of play in a child’s life. There will be eight different play zones with more than 25 hands-on activities. A Bubble Bus, an obstacle course, live music, STEM projects, arts and crafts plus raffles, prizes and so much more for you and your children to enjoy will also be available. Free parking at the Metro-North train station. RSVP at harrisonpl.org to let the library know that you and your family will be attending.

LEGO: Build, Create, Play On Monday, Sept. 11 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. For ages 4 and up. Kids learn best through play. LEGOs are a good learning tool: they promote fine motor skills; develop creativity; and provide an opportunity to try new skills without fear or failure.

English Conversation Partners

Starting Saturday, Sept. 9 at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. For girls in grades 6–12. Curious about computers? Join this club and learn to code. Girls Who Code is a national nonprofit organization leading the movement to inspire, educate and equip girls with the computing skills to pursue 21st-century opportunities. Build cool projects, learn about working in the tech community and gain valuable skills for your future. This is an ongoing program where each week builds on skills learned in previous weeks. Other dates in this 10-week series are Sept. 30; Oct. 7, 21 and 28; Nov. 11 and 18; December 2, 9 and 16. Registration required online or by calling the library at 835-0324.

On Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. For all ages. Play trains. Instructions not included. Creativity required. Play is important work. It requires concentration, problem-solving, cooperation, and creativity. It promotes movement, persistence, and self-expression. The library invites you and your child to join in this meaningful and fun pursuit.

Play2Learn Festival

Tween Tuesdays

On Sunday, Sept. 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ma Riis Park. This is a free family event celebrating

On Tuesdays from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. New this

Starting Monday, Sept. 11 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. Brush up on your English conversation skills in this friendly, informal setting.

Train Time

fall. Something different each week for ages 6 to 12. No registration needed.

Canasta Club On Tuesdays from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the West Harrison Branch. For adults. Experienced players only for Canasta; no experience necessary for Mexican Train (dominos). For more information, call the library at 948-2092.

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.

Movers and Shakers

Jeffrey Friedberg

On Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. For ages 18 months old and up. This is a 30-minute movement-based class for parents or caregivers and toddlers. Library staff utilize fun, interactive movement songs and rhymes to encourage singing, dancing and playing, while emphasizing adult-child interaction and focusing on key early literacy skills.

On Friday, Sept. 15 from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. For ages 1 to 5. This program will help to develop child’s memory skills and ability to recognize patterns and sequences through echo, call and response and add-on songs. Children will learn to appreciate diversity and develop an ear for other languages through learning songs from other cultures.

Crochet and Knitting

Conversational Spanish

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 948-2092 for more information.

On Fridays from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the West Harrison Branch. Practice your Spanish with Mariella. Knowledge of basic Spanish required.

Preschool LEGO Play On Wednesdays from 10:15 a.m. to noon at the West Harrison Branch. For ages 1 to 5. Come to the library and play with LEGO pieces. Both DUPLO and preschool sets will be available for play.

Bouncing Babies On Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. For non-walkers. Join Miss Claudia in a lapsit program including songs, rhymes and finger-plays. This program cultivates phonological abilities such as sound and word recognition through repeated interaction.

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.

SCORE: One-On-One Mentoring Starting Wednesday, Sept. 13 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. SCORE Westchester matches you with experienced small business advisors who work with you on your specific business needs. These are just some of the items for which business owners often seek guidance from SCORE advisors: starting a small business in Westchester; writing or updating a business plan; identifying sources of funding and preparing documents for financing; creating a marketing plan; launching an additional location; and adjusting to growth. Registration is recommended. Call SCORE to schedule an appointment at 948-3907.

Storytime for Toddlers On Thursdays from 9:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. For ages 1 to 4. This program encourages pre-reading skills and develops listening skills through stories and songs.

Chloe’s Sign & Play On Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building.

Yoga with Angela On Fridays from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. For ages 7 to 12. Relaxing, soothing and fun. Peaceful. Like a day off. This is how tweens describe yoga with local instructor Angela Brandt.

Demystifying Medicare On Saturday, Sept. 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. This presentation of the library system’s Westchester Seniors Out Speaking is perfect for anyone trying to navigate their way through our complicated healthcare system for older adults. It will help those who already have Medicare, as well as people soon to be 65, planning their retirement, or assisting relatives and friends with their medical decisions and paperwork. The engaging, interactive program outlines the various parts of Medicare and lays out the costs associated with the medical and drug insurance provided by the government and private companies. Register online or by phone at 835-0324. Walk-ins welcomed.

The Harrison Players Library Out Loud: Open Mic Night The Harrison Players and the Harrison Public Library present: “Library Out Loud: Open Mic Night.” Got a dance routine you’re dying to try out? Wrote a poem, or did you read one you want to share? Do you love to sing, and want to do it on stage? Got a guitar or other instrument solo to test out? Read it, speak it, sing it, play it, and own it. Come with a short piece (eight minutes max) to share with a general audience, or simply join in to listen. Bring your family and friends. To be held at the Harrison Public Library, 2 Bruce Ave. in Harrison, on Thursdays, Sept. 14, Oct. 12, Nov. 9 and Dec. 14. Performers must arrive at 7 p.m. to register; the show runs from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Singers, please bring your own CD or your own accompanist (a piano is available). This event is free and open to everyone. For more information, visit harrisonplayers.org or harrisonpl. org, or call the library at 835-0324. 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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Safety tips, 9/11 and Hurricane Harvey HARRISON HAPPENINGS

Mayor Ron Belmont

I hope that all residents had a wonderful and relaxing Labor Day weekend and that families have successfully settled in to the routine of the new school year. In addition, I hope you were able to take a moment to appreciate the hard work of all the men and women who contribute to making our country one of the most productive and desirable locations in the world. As the fall season nears, and a new school year commences, I would like to remind our community to be conscious of back to school safety tips. Parents should instruct their children on safe practices for walking to and from school. Drivers should be aware of children who may be distracted while walking or biking through our neighborhoods on their way to school. In addition, drivers should be alert to school bus traffic and flashing lights that indicate loading or unloading students. Parents and community members can all do their part in keeping our children safe as they

begin the new school year. As a reminder, the Harrison Public Library will be hosting their Play-2-Learn event on Sunday, Sept. 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Families are invited to join the library in celebrating the importance of play in a child’s life. Play zones, handson activities and raffles will be featured so be sure to stop by and enjoy the fun. Westchester County will host a 9/11 memorial ceremony on Monday, Sept. 11 at The Rising at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla at 7 p.m. In commemoration of the lives lost on the Sept. 11 attacks, an anniversary program will include an honor guard, a wreath laying ceremony and a recitation of the names of the 111 county residents and 12 former residents who lost their lives on that tragic day. In addition, the county and Volunteer New York! are urging local residents and business people to participate in volunteer services as a way to honor those whose lives were lost. The theme of this year’s 9/11 Day is “Service. Unity. Empathy.” Many volunteer opportunities are family friendly and all will help support one of 40 local nonprofits and causes. All volunteers must register

Westchester’s best-kept secret class is what’s known as the fers half-day and full-day camps volunteernewyork. org/service or call 948-4452 for has become far less of a secret! “Multi-Sport Mash Up,” a multi- during the summer, but also of-

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more information. The Harrison Fire Department will be collecting specific items for the victims of Hurricane Harvey in Texas. According to fire Chief John Masciola Jr., Harrison’s Hurricane Harvey Collection Center began collections on Sept. 6 at the firehouse located at 206 Harrison Ave. If you would like to donate, a list of needed items is provided on the Harrison Fire Department Facebook page. In closing, September is Library Card Sign-up Month, and the Harrison Public Library wants to make sure all Harrison residents have a library card. All new cardholders will be automatically entered into a raffle for a $10 Dunkin’ Donuts gift card. Five winners will be drawn from raffle entries on Oct. 1. Getting a library card is fast, easy and free. Adults must bring proof of their current address such as a driver’s license or utility bill. Parents will need to sign the registration form on behalf of children ages 12 and younger and within minutes a library card will be issued. I encourage all residents to take part in this event.

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and Finance, multiple-property owners in the state must collect a STAR exemption only on the property they consider their primary residence, defined as the location where they spend the majority of their time. With an upcoming primary now certain, the spotlight will continue to shine on the receiver of taxes race this year. As a result, there has been a recent slew of vandalism of some of the political campaign posters. On Aug. 28, Mastrogiacomo-Luongo filed a report with the Harrison police over the destruction of some of her campaign billboards. One of her billboards was completely smashed while another was covered in vulgar graffiti depicting male genitalia. “Despite being told this happens every year to many political candidates, it is still heartbreaking to see such a personal attack on me,” Mastrogiacomo-Luongo told the Review. The position of receiver of taxes is elected to a four-year term and pays an annual salary of $101,050. Police Chief Michael Olsey and Giordano could not be reached for comment, as of press time. CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com

Family, fun and fitness at Fenom

In the midst of Micahel Giordano being told he can officially run in a primary for the position of receiver of taxes in the town/village of Harrison, Republican Party-backed candidate Rosa Mastrogiacomo-Luongo has endured a slew of vandalism to her campaign posters. Photo courtesy Rosa Mastrogiacomo-Luongo

Fenom Fitness, which opened in November 2013, has gained notoriety over the years as one of Westchester’s best facilities for sports, fitness and fun for the entire family. A“Best of Westchester” winner in three categories in 2015, from multi-sport classes to birthday parties, Fenom has options for everyone. Aresh Mohit opened the doors to Fenom with this mission in mind: Offer a highly personalized approach to sports and fitness training to create competent, confident and well-rounded athletes of all ages. Aresh, a well-rounded athlete himself, first gained his own notoriety in the early 2000s as the “bicycle whisperer,” privately instructing kids across Westchester how to ride their bikes. Today, he’s still teaching Westchester how to ride their bikes at Fenom, as well as training both kids and adults in both group and private fitness and/ or sports classes. With back-to-school underway, Fenom’s fall programs launch on Sept. 11, continuing with their popular array of after-school classes for Kindergarten-age kids through high schoolaged teens. Their most standard

sport class that teaches kids of all levels the fundamentals in a variety of sports, giving participants a broad range of athletic experience. Fenom also offers sports specific clinics in basketball, lacrosse, field hockey, baseball and soccer. Becoming increasingly popular is Fenom’s AAU Basketball program, featuring coaching by Marty Durkin, known in some circles as “The Shot Doctor.” Coach Durkin has more than 25 years of experience working with kids, and has been head coach of the Fenom Fire teams since the program was first established in spring of 2016. The Fenom Fire has grown from one team to more than a dozen teams for this fall, including both travel teams and in-house leagues for grades two through six. Outside of their regular schedule, Fenom uniquely offers specialty programs like their “Spartan Warrior” events, camps and clinics. Fenom will be training a team of young athletes in fun relay races and obstacle courses the week of Sept. 18 to run in the Stamford Kids Race the weekend of Sept. 23-24. Another fantastic facet of Fenom is their MultiSport Mini Camps. Fenom of-

fers half-day camps (referred to as “Mini Camps”) during school breaks. On days off like Columbus Day or during holiday breaks, kids can come to Fenom in the mornings for multi-sport activities to keep active and have some fun. Fenom even opens its doors for campers on snow days! Adding to the fun, Fenom hosts Sports-themed birthday parties every weekend, year round. If you’re looking for a place to have a Giants, Jets, Yankees or Mets themed party—look no further! Fenom parties are a blast, with sports, games and pizza included. Located in a 13,000-squarefoot industrial space at 67 Grant Ave. in Harrison, you’ll find a facility that boasts a full basketball court, turf space with batting cages, cardio deck, golf simulator, dance studio, weight room, locker rooms with full amenities and more. Along with being a fully loaded sports and fitness facility, with its modern interior, graffiti painted walls and trendy atmosphere—Fenom is the place in Westchester to bring the whole family for anything and everything sports and fitness. (Submitted)

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County Legislator Ken Jenkins AGE: 55 STATUS: Challenger RESIDENCE: Yonkers POLITICAL AFFILIATION: Registered Democrat ENDORSEMENTS: Yonkers Democratic Committee

Q. If elected as Westchester County executive, what is the first thing you would do in office; what are your top priorities? A. I think we have a financial mess on our hands. The incumbent has done a lot of things to deliver a tax levy that’s been static for the last eight years. Those decisions have really pushed down the road, a number of financial problems. He’s borrowed too much, going into the reserve funds too much, overestimated revenues. I intend to ask the state comptroller to bring in his people to do a full audit of the county’s finances and then, concurrent to that, establish a revenue commission that will include prominent people from the business community, the academic community, and other diverse groups of people to project critical fiscal issues for the next five to ten years. We need to start thinking long-term. Q. Why are you a better candidate than your opponent in this Democratic primary? A. I don’t view it in the sense that I’m better than Ken [Jenkins]. I view it this way: I have a resume and he has a resume. We each have our personalities Q. If elected as Westchester County executive, what is the first thing you would do in office; what are your top priorities? A. I would thank the people of Westchester for allowing me this opportunity to serve and to lead the county. After that, from an office perspective, I would sit down and gather a team of professionals and go through our staffing and try to reinforce that the people that helped get this work done are the employees of Westchester County. I would also re-establish the relationship with the Board of Legislators, which is a co-equal branch of government, in addition to reaching out to local municipalities and government and business partners to ensure that we’re going to do all the work possible to help assist local municipalities and to understand their concerns and how to make Westchester better. Q. Why are you a better candidate than your opponent in this Democratic primary? A. I’m the best candidate, because I help make sure there’s a focus on the missteps, mismanagement, and the bad deals, as opposed to allowing [County Executive Rob] Astorino to deflect all the problems; it’s Albany’s

and we present them to Democratic voters. It’s not a boxing match. It’s a sprint race where I am running as face as I can, and so is he, and whoever crosses the tape first is the winner. I think I have diverse experience. I’ve served in business for 20 years for some major corporations. I have governmental experience that is great. I was an elected municipal official, an elected county official, and an elected state official. Q. Incumbent County Executive Rob Astorino recently vetoed a bill known as the Immigration Protection Act which would have set forth a policy on immigration enforcement for county emergency services. Astorino, armed with the backing of several high ranking county law enforcement officials, argued that the bill would have jeopardized public safety. If elected, what is your solution to establishing a policy that maintains public safety and is both fair for immigrants and county law enforcement? A. I don’t accept his assessment of the bill. County law enforcement officials ultimately report to him. I’ve talked with municipal police chiefs and they’re the ones that do the local policing on the day to day level. Most of problem, it’s because of unfunded mandates, it’s always someone else. I am the only candidate that has a budget plan that does not talk about increasing taxes. I’m the one with the most experience and understanding of the day-today operations of the county. I’ve been here every day living with the problems and living with the issues that have been caused by [Astorino]. I’m also the candidate who can bring together those folks that sat on the sidelines in 2013 and in 2009. Q. Incumbent County Executive Rob Astorino recently vetoed a bill known as the Immigration Protection Act which would have set forth a policy on immigration enforcement for county emergency services. Astorino, armed with the backing of several high-ranking county law enforcement officials, argued that the bill would have jeopardized public safety. If elected, what is your solution to establishing a policy that maintains public safety and is both fair for immigrants and county law enforcement? A. I think that there has been a mischaracterization of the Immigration Protection Act. I’m looking forward to revisiting this through a veto override. All of the things that Astorino mentioned

them tell me the same basic thing: They don’t want their police staff to do Washington D.C.’s work for them. What I want is for the county police and corrections departments to be able to do their job, and in order to do that, local police departments have to have relationships in the communities they’re policing. [Astorino] called it a sanctuary bill, which it is not. As county executive, if a judge were to give an order, we’re definitely going to honor it. We’re not going to give sanctuary to someone who has committed a crime. In essence, I would have signed the bill into law. Q. Since the beginning of the year, county police officials have expressed concern about the lack of staffing within the Westchester County Department of Public Safety. Currently, the department remains 10 positions short of its budgeted staff size, which PBA officials say is impacting routine patrols and is prompting cutbacks to the department’s specialized units. How would you address the department’s lack of staffing?

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in his statement, just frankly, aren’t true. We need to get past that point and understand why it’s important for legislative bodies to set policy and make laws. We’ve seen that with DACA, it’s an executive order that can be erased with the stroke of a pen. If we don’t get this overridden, I will work with my colleagues to [draft] a piece of legislation and we will get that done. Q. Since the beginning of the year, county police officials have expressed concern about the lack of staffing within the Westchester County Department of Public Safety. Currently, the department remains 10 positions short of its budgeted staff size, which PBA officials say is impacting routine patrols and is prompting cutbacks to the department’s specialized units. How would you address the department’s lack of staffing? A. There’s two different issues going on; there’s been a decision inside of the department to minimize staffing in those departments, so it’s not just the number of police officers that are short, that happens all the time and is usually filled with overtime. There’s a decision that was made JENKINS continued on next page

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A. My intent would be to staff those positions. We have a responsibility to police those parks and there are not enough officers to police effectively because of our budgetary decisions. It’s an impractical way of operating. My intent would be to work within the budgetary constraints with the Board of Legislators to craft a budget that reflects the philosophy that I have. Most people understand it’s important to have safety services. Q. Westchester has seen opioid-related deaths increase by 60 percent this year over last year. Since then, County Executive Astorino has launched an initiative known as Project WORTHY: Westchester Opioid Response Teams Helping You to combat the crisis. Do you believe the program goes far enough in battling the drug abuse epidemic? What would you do differently to address the drug epidemic, if elected county executive? A. Combating opioid abuse and addiction is truly a bipartisan issue. To the extent that the county executive’s plans are intelligent and whether or not I would maintain them, I want to look at them again with a fresh set of eyes. I understand that this issue is going to take local and county efforts, and some money [to combat]. I would hope that this will stay a bipartisan approach. This is an epidemic that has to be dealt with. Q. Prior to last year’s budget deliberations, Astorino announced a plan to privatize the operation of the Westchester County Airport and funnel revenue into the county’s operating budget. Do you agree with privatization of the airport? A. I don’t agree with it. First of all, there are so many different levels of this that are wrong. You do not create a public policy issue that opens the door for airport expansion and stick it in the bud-

get and force it upon the Board of Legislators. It’s disrespectful to the people of the community. I don’t like the idea of privatization. I think if you privatize the airport you will absolutely open the door to expansion and that’s not what we want for it. It should not become LaGuardia [Airport] and that’s what his plan will do.

comparison to Nazis because what they did was horrific. Whatever disagreements there are, I don’t believe you ought to have those types of comparisons, and I think she understands that. Having said that, I don’t think that exonerates Rob from criticism of his policies. His policies can be criticized with appropriate language.

Q. Despite recent controversy and public protest, the gun enthusiast collective, Westchester Collectors, announced a tentative plan to hold two more firearm and knife exhibitions in the Westchester County Convention Center next year. Although gun control is more of a national issue, what is your stance on allowing gun shows on county property? A. I don’t favor them on the county property. Guns are legal and you have every right to possess them if you are qualified for one. I don’t begrudge people and their constitutional right. But, that doesn’t mean we have to allow for something that advances the lifestyle and use of the product. Keep in mind, we are not in upstate New York; we are in Westchester County. The majority of people do not own guns and certainly quite a number of people who own a gun do not own multiple guns. There’s no overall demand for this and it’s not a constitutional right that you have to have this in a public facility. I would discourage that by executive order and invite the Board of Legislators to ban it for the future.

Q. Astorino has consistently followed through on his pledge to keep taxes for county residents flat since taking office in 2010. He has done that amid claims of overinflating revenue projections, yet the county finished the 2016 year with a $1.5 million surplus. Grade Astorino’s management of the county budget, and where could improvements be made? A. I grade it very low. All of the things he has done to kick the can down the road, he has created an environment that makes it very difficult to manage this county. All of his decisions have had a short-term benefit, but will have a long-term problem attached to it. When you borrow to pay for pensions, or borrow to pay for certiorari payments, you are asking for something from the future that you don’t have the resources to pay for now. You are opening the door for a real problem with that mentality.

Q. An email from county Democratic Majority Leader Catherine Borgia was recently leaked to the New York Post where she compared Astorino to the Nazis. Are you willing to denounce the rhetoric of a fellow Democrat? A. I did already. I said very clearly that she used poor choice of language. I believe she apologized for it, which she should have. In this society, you don’t make any

Q. If you lose this primary, where do you go from here? A. If I lose the primary, I will endorse Ken and I will support him any way he’d like financially. I will campaign with him in any way he sees fit. I’m a state senator, and I will then continue to do my job in that role for the remaining months of my term. I got into this race not because I felt that this was going to make or break my life. I think I can do the job and I have an obligation to try. If it doesn’t work out, I will accept the realities of life and move forward. -Reporting by Franco Fino

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from a department basis that says we’re not going to staff certain things a certain way, so we don’t need those bodies. We need to take a look and see how we’re going to help support the municipalities and look at the agreements we have with providing specialized services, and make sure that we’re doing what we can do to support the local municipalities. As long as that’s happening, it’s not the number of police officers; it’s a different prioritization, taking into account how we’re using county resources and how we’re protecting the assets of Westchester County. Q. Westchester has seen opioid-related deaths increase by 60 percent this year over last year. Since then, County Executive Astorino has launched an initiative known as Project WORTHY: Westchester Opioid Response Teams Helping You to combat the crisis. Do you believe the program goes far enough in battling the drug abuse epidemic? What would you do differently to address the epidemic, if elected county executive? A. It doesn’t go far enough because it doesn’t include necessary resources to help address the problem. Some of the decisions that Astorino has made, like the cutting of health services that he did in 2011—health services are a key component of addressing the opioid epidemic—has been a problem. As county executive, I will work with all of our departments—mental health and social services, and law enforcement officials—to help come up with a path to support people. That includes our Department of Corrections, because a lot of the time people that are addicted and using need that kind of path to get assistance. Project WORTHY is a step in the right direction, but it certainly doesn’t go far enough because it doesn’t have the funding necessary to make it work. Q. Prior to last year’s budget deliberations, Astorino announced a plan to privatize the operation of the Westchester County Airport and funnel revenue into the county’s operating budget. Do you agree with privatization of the airport? A. I feel strongly that the request for proposals process

should not take place at all until the new master plan for the airport is adopted and approved. This money-grab is an attempt to try to fill in budget gaps that were caused by poor fiscal management and trying to get a “one-shot-deal” is going to cost us more money in the long run. We would lose control of the airport, and we already have issues of people breaking the voluntary curfew over there. It’s not something we should be doing. Q. Despite recent controversy and public protest, the gun enthusiast collective, Westchester Collectors, announced a tentative plan to hold two more firearm and knife exhibitions in the Westchester County Convention Center next year. Although gun control is more of a national issue, what is your stance on allowing gun shows on county property? A. We should not have guns on county property except for at Blue Mountain, which is a shooting range that the county owns. We should not do that at county facilities, we should not have that activity at county facilities. Whatever Westchester Collectors was doing before Rob Astorino came into office, they should continue to do. The issue is about how we utilize public property, and this is not an acceptable use. Q. An email from county Democratic Majority Leader Catherine Borgia was recently leaked to the New York Post where she compared Astorino to the Nazis. Are you willing to denounce the rhetoric of a fellow Democrat? A. It was unfortunate that Astorino was allowed to divert the attention away from this Immigration Protection Act and his senseless veto of it. It certainly was a poor choice of words, but quite frankly it’s not the N-word. This is the sad part about where we are, because we are all so raw because of the things that are happening in our country. The racists have been let out of the box, seeing things in Charlottesville and the rhetoric from President Trump. If you go back in history and say, “What were those actions that were utilized by Nazi Germany?” where there was propaganda and law enforcement and military officials were suggesting things were a certain way,

whether people like it or not, that was an approach that was used in Nazi Germany and it’s not different than some of the approaches that are used today. I think that we have to get past that. Q. Astorino has consistently followed through on his pledge to keep taxes for county residents flat since taking office in 2010. He has done that amid claims of overinflating revenue projections, yet the county finished the 2016 year with a $1.5 million surplus. Grade Astorino’s management of the county budget, and where could improvements be made? A. I would rate his management of the county budget a “D” and maybe moving towards an “F.” The problem is that the surplus happened with a one-shot-deal. In 2016, we had an $18 million deal for a property that got sold. If you looked and saw we were projected to have an increase in sales tax revenue that turned out to be a deficit in sales tax revenue, if you weren’t lucky and have this one-shot-deal happen or these other sales of property happen, you would not have that $1.5 million surplus and you would be short. You can’t suggest, living on a wing and a prayer, hoping that every year we’re going to have another deal, whether it’s an airport deal for $15 million, or selling property, we can’t live that way and it’s no way to manage finances. Q. If you lose this primary, where do you go from here? A. I’ve been involved in Westchester politics for a very long time and I’m not going anywhere. There’s not going to be a “for sale” sign in front of my house, I’m going to continue to be the activist that I’ve always been, before I was anything other than a person involved with the NAACP in Yonkers. Some people say “Why did you put everything on the line?” Because that’s what I believe you need to do. You shouldn’t be putting one toe in the water, and if you lose you go back to whatever position you had. If you believe you have the outstanding record of history, getting real results for the people of Westchester, then you put everything on the line. -Reporting by James Pero

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Another sleepless night LIVE MIKE Mike Smith

At some point, I think being a sports fan is not so much of a personality trait as it is a psychological disorder. This past Tuesday night was shaping up to be an ordinary one for your friendly local sports editor. I was finishing up a few stories at my desk, the TV tuned to the MLB Network where my Red Sox seemed to be headed for another loss highlighted by a dreadful offensive performance. By the ninth inning, I was just about done with my work, the Sox were down 2-0, and believe it or not, I was counting down the outs until I could turn the game off. After all, I had a few Netflix shows in my queue that have gone unwatched as I’ve spent the last few weeks tuning in to watch the Sox lose their once unassailable lead in the American League East. But when the Red Sox actually scratched two runs across with

their backs against the wall, I wasn’t relieved, and I wasn’t excited. I was downright mad. “How dare they do this?” I fumed. “They’re gonna lose anyway, the least they could do was lose at a reasonable hour so that it doesn’t ruin my whole night.” With the game going into extra innings, I watched the 10th, I watched the 11th, I closed my laptop, got into bed and watched the 12th. By midnight, the Sox and the Blue Jays were trading zeros and I kept telling myself, in no uncertain terms that no matter what happened, this inning would be my last. Unfortunately, my willpower isn’t that strong. Each time I wanted to turn the game off, something would happen that would compel me to keep on watching just a little bit longer. Josh Donaldson got tossed for arguing a strike one call; Jackie Bradley Jr. uncorked an absolute laser from center field to nail José Bautista at the plate; word came down during the game

that the Yankees—who came into the night just 2.5 games behind the Sox—had blown a late-inning lead against the Orioles. As much as I wanted to get some much-needed sleep, I just couldn’t switch the TV off, not at that point. And so I watched. But of course, the moment I made the decision to see this one thing through, what happened? Hanley Ramirez sent Sox fans to bed happy, blooping a hit into center that brought Mookie Betts in from second base in the 19th inning. It was an interminable six-hour regular season game that wasn’t all that important in the grand scheme of things, and I sat there watching from start to finish. I woke up this morning at 7 a.m. feeling like I had been hit by a truck, got out of bed, showered, and headed to work still rubbing the sleep out of my eyes, vowing that I was not going to spend another night glued to the screen watching the Sox. But you know what? It’s the

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stretch run of a playoff race. So no matter what I tell myself, I know I’m going to be tuned in again tonight.

Maybe I’ll seek some professional help over the winter months, but right now, my team needs me, and sleep is

overrated anyway.

Jeanine Eljamal and Athansaia Meimeteas as the team tallied a total of eight shots on goal. At 2-0, the Huskies will look to stay unbeaten on Sept. 8, when they travel to Hendrick Hudson to tangle with the Sailors.

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Nannariello led the charge offensively, throwing for three scores on the night, while standout running back Austin Evans also found the end zone on a 30yard jaunt. Harrison also scored a defensive touchdown when Billy Riefenhauser returned a fumble 43 yards for a score. The Huskies will be on the road again this week, as they travel to Byram Hills to take on the Bobcats on Sept. 9.

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At Riverside on Tuesday, the Harrison boys soccer team put together a valiant comeback attempt that fell just short, as the Rams outlasted the Huskies for a 3-2 win. Harrison had no answer for Esad Mackic, who scored a firsthalf goal to give the Rams a 1-0 lead. In the second half, Mackic would add another goal and assisted on a score by teammate Matt Uparella to extend the cushion to three. Harrison roared back on consecutive goals from Sam Glaser and Christian Ivejaz, but couldn’t find the equalizer as they fell to 0-2 on the year. The Huskies will be back in action when they host a powerful Byram Hills team on Sept. 7, after press time.

Sports Editor Mike Smith spent six hours watching the Red Sox play the Blue Jays on Tuesday night. But this wasn’t a pace of play issue, it’s just that he is unable to turn off ballgames until the very end. Photo courtesy Wikipedia.org

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Players from Harrison and Riverside battle for the ball on Sept. 5. Riverside scored the first three goals of the game and held on for a 3-2 win. Photo/Mike Smith

The Harrison girls rode a strong performance from keeper Araceli McFadden on Tuesday, as they cruised to a 2-0 win over Port Chester.

McFadden stopped all eight shots that came her way to pick up a shutout victory, her second of the year. Offensively, the Huskies were buoyed by goals from

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Harrison started off the 2017 season on a high note last Saturday, as they erased a late-game deficit to pick up a one-sided win over a good Hendrick Hudson football team. Trailing 12-6 midway through the third quarter, the Huskies rallied behind some inspired defensive play to hang 41 points on the Sailors in the last 15 minutes of the game. Junior quarterback Frank

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Local fighter inks promo deal By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor Undefeated professional boxer Natalie Gonzalez took one more step toward stardom on Saturday, Sept. 2, when the local fighter signed a promotional agreement with Evander Holyfield’s Real Deal Sports and Entertainment at Champs Boxing Club in New Rochelle. For Gonzalez, who was surrounded by friends, family and gym-mates for the signing event, the move represents the logical next step in a promising career that could soon reach new heights. “It feels amazing,” she said. “It’s a great opportunity and I’m happy that they were able to see my hard work and dedication. Female boxers don’t generally get recognized as much, but I’m so grateful to all the female fighters out there doing their thing, because that’s going to help us become even more well-known.” Despite having just three fights on her professional resume, Gonzalez, 26, was beginning to raise some eyebrows on her own. In her last fight, on Nov. 11, 2016, the New Ro-

chelle native knocked out similarly undefeated Marina Ramirez in a light flyweight bout in Las Vegas, Nevada Kiko Cancel, one of the promoters who was responsible for bringing Gonzalez into Real Deal’s stable, said he recognized her tenacity from the first time he saw her step in the ring. “I was in the gym and I saw her in there sparring with two girls; I turned around for one second, and one of the girls was on the floor,” Cancel said. “She really caught my attention; it was basically a no-brainer.” Cancel’s partner, Chris Martin, thinks that Gonzalez’s aggressive style will eventually make her a household name in the boxing world. “There are a lot of competitive women out there, but what they really need is that exposure,” Martin said. “And with [Natalie], I think she’s one of those fighters who can take it to the next level because she’s so exciting to watch.” That style, however, has also worked against Gonzalez in terms of finding opponents. Ryan O’Leary, who has trained Gonzalez for the past eight years,

said that Natalie’s youth—and her explosiveness—make her an unenviable opponent for women with a comparable number of pro fights, and that signing on with Real Deal Promotions will help her find more suitable challengers. “She was kind of between a rock and a hard place; the newer girls who should be at her level really aren’t, and the only girls who want to fight her are already world champions,” O’Leary said. “I know she’s going to beat those [champions] at some point, but it’s just not fair to put her in with them right now.” Although Gonzalez does not have her next fight lined up, she expects to be back in the ring in the next two months and said that, in the meantime, she will just be grinding away at Champs, fine-tuning her skill set as she looks ahead to her next victory. “We’re thinking about a fight sometime in October,” she said. “But right now, the game plan is to continue to work hard, giving it my all, and hopefully just keep winning.”

Natalie Gonzalez, surrounded by friends and family, poses after signing a promotional deal with boxing great Evander Holyfield’s Real Deal Sports and Entertainment on Sept. 2. Gonzalez fights out of Champs Boxing Club in New Rochelle.

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Natalie Gonzalez hands a pen to trainer Ryan O’Leary during a Sept. 2 press conference. Photos/Mike Smith

Natalie Gonzalez catches Rachel Sazoff with a punch last year during Gonzalez’s second professional fight. The New Rochelle fighter is currently 3-0.

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FALL FOR THE ARTS The Ridgefield Playhouse for movies and the performing arts The Performing Arts Center Purchase College gets ready to celebrate Painters On Location A Plein Air Paint Out and Auction

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The kids and back in school and now it’s time to think about great fall entertainment! This fall, The Ridgefield Playhouse with be bringing some of the biggest names in entertainment to the stage. Rock out with great bands like Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider on Sept. 22; Uncle Kracker on Oct. 12; Mary Wilson of The Supremes on Oct. 20; Martha Davis and The Motels with Bow Wow Wow ft. Annabella on Nov. 1; and The Brian Setzer Orchestra on Nov. 19. Have a night of laughs with actor and comedian Tracy Morgan on Oct. 13. Jazz fans can check out our Evenings of Art, Wine and Jazz with Jon Cleary and Jimmy Greene on Sept. 21, Sergio Mendes on Oct. 17, Boney James on Oct. 19, and Christian McBride “Remembering Ray Brown” on Oct. 28.

Want to meet your favorite performer? Meet and greet packages are available for An Unpredictable Evening with Todd Rundgren on Sept. 18; actor/ rocker Dennis Quaid and The Sharks on Oct. 25; and legendary vocalist Vanessa Williams on Nov. 4. From singer-songwriters like Amos Lee on Oct. 30 to David Crosby on Nov. 20, and Broadway legends like Jane Lynch on Dec. 1 to Linda Eder on Dec. 8, there is something for everyone at The Ridgefield Playhouse this fall! For tickets and info, call the box office at 203438-5795, or visit ridgefieldplayhouse.org. The Ridgefield Playhouse is a nonprofit performing arts center located at 80 East Ridge, parallel to Main Street, in Ridgefield, Connecticut. (Submitted)

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A musical gem in the heart of Westchester

Registration is open for the 2017 fall semester at Hoff-Barthelson, Westchester’s premier community music school. Now in its 73rd year, Hoff-Barthelson offers students of all ages and abilities the opportunity to discover and pursue their passion for music to their highest potential. At the heart of the Hoff-Barthelson experience is a nurturing community of fellow students and a faculty drawn from the nation’s most talented teachers and performers. Once enrolled for music lessons, all Hoff-Barthelson students gain complimentary access to a comprehensive program including musicianship classes in theory, ear training and composition; ensemble opportunities for students at all levels, including wind, vocal and jazz ensembles, a multi-tiered orchestra program, and chamber music; and myriad performance opportunities throughout the year. Students also benefit from master classes, workshops, and coachings with world renowned guest artists and members of the New York Philharmonic, with which the school has partnered for more than 20 years. Hoff-Barthelson’s faculty comprises some of the nation’s most distinguished performers and educators right here in the heart of Westchester. Many hold chairs in prominent New York orchestras, are members of world-class chamber ensembles, perform in major Broadway productions and are in international demand as solo artists. Many also teach at leading conservatories including The Juilliard School, Manhattan School of Music, and Mannes College of Music. Hoff-Barthelson prides itself on providing access to these outstanding artist-educators. Every student is part of an ongoing process of feedback and evaluation and this all-encompassing approach is what sets Hoff-Barthelson apart from other music schools.

The 2017-18 Hoff-Barthelson school year begins on Friday, Sept. 8 with K–12 and adult students enrolling now. While enrollment is open throughout the school year, families wanting to place students in one of the school’s many musicianship classes should try to register before the end of October. Those interested in ensembles should be in touch by Sept. 8. Families wishing to learn about the HBMS Early Childhood Classes offered for children age 3 months through kindergarten, which include Dalcroze-Eurythmics, recorder, and the most comprehensive pre-Suzuki program in Westchester, are invited to attend the open house and class demonstrations taking place Sept. 8 from 10 a.m. to noon and Saturday, Sept. 9 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the school’s headquarters located at 25 School Lane in Scarsdale. To RSVP for the Early Childhood Open House, please contact Kathryn Kitt at 723-1169 or email kkitt@hbms.org. For more information on Hoff-Barthelson, its fall enrollment and to register, call 723-1169 or visit hbms.org. (Submitted)

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Purchase College gets ready to celebrate To the public, summer may be appear to have been a quiet time at The Performing Arts Center, Purchase College. But while the theatres have been dark, The Performing Arts Center, PAC, was buzzing with activity as preparations were being made for the upcoming season-long celebration of its 40th anniversary. The 2017-2018 season promises to be spectacular, as The PAC continues to push forward the new vision that was launched in 2016-2017. This vision emphasizes the presenting of new artists and the commissioning of new work, while creating opportunities for the community and the campus to engage and interact with the professional artists that they see onstage. The PAC’s commitment to be an incubator for the performing arts will be evident throughout the 40th anniversary season, with programming that has been put together with a curatorial eye toward honoring The PAC’s history, prominently featuring the latest cutting-edge projects from artists that have been critical to its 40 years of success. It is in every way a step into the future, with a nod to the past. On Oct. 6, opening night, there will be a world premiere—SITI Company’s production of “Hanjo” (co-commissioned by The Performing Arts Cen-

ter). This haunting work is based on a 14th century Noh play; it examines issues of gender, identity and the roles people play within each other’s lives in a most modern way. Audience favorites like the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, the Westchester Philharmonic and the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center will anchor the classical music programming, providing balance to the more adventurous repertoire audiences can expect from Kronos Quartet, and the chamber ensemble Wild Up. Great performers Jeremy Denk and the Brentano Quartet will be familiar to many, but up-and-comer Sarah Chang is no less spectacular to hear. In dance, The PAC is the unrivaled gold standard in Westchester County, and the upcoming season will be no exception. The Suzanne Farrell Ballet makes a stop as part of their Farewell Tour; Purchase alum Kyle Abraham and his company Abraham.In.Motion. will present “Dearest Home” in the round in our Black Box Theatre. Our season will conclude with a gala celebration and the premiere of a new work commissioned by The PAC from Jessica Lang and her company, which will be set to the music of Tony Bennet. But wait, there is so much more to look forward

to! The grand opening of the newly renovated PepsiCo Theatre, exciting residencies littered through every aspect of the season, festival-style jazz programming, an evening of Latin music presented by GlobalFEST on Tour, a dinner-and-drinks Joe’s Pub-style evening with Velvet Caravan, one of the most eclectic ensembles on the scene today. For a look at the complete line-up for The Performing Arts Center’s 40th anniversary season, visit their website at artscenter.org and make plans

to join the celebration! Follow The PAC on Facebook and Twitter for the most up-to-date information and special offers! (Submitted) The Performing Arts Center, Purchase College

735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase NY 10577 Box office: 251-6200 (Wednesday-Friday, noon to 6 p.m.) artscenter.org

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Pelham Art Center:

Brooklyn in the ‘burbs

There’s always something going on at the Pelham Art Center! Easily accessible by car, train and bus, Pelham Art Center, PAC, is a vibrant community arts center, with a dazzling variety of free arts experiences and affordable arts classes, workshops and camps. Enjoy the free exhibitions of exciting local, national and international artists in the center’s two galleries. The themed group exhibitions showcase artists’ reflections on our world. There are also changing sculpture and installation art exhibitions on site in the center’s courtyard, as well as PAC-curated exhibitions in the sculpture garden in nearby Wolfs Lane Park, right across from the Metro-North Pelham train station. Also free and welcoming of all ages are the many folk art celebrations of different cultures, from Chinese New Year to Diwali, the Hindu Fes-

tival of Lights, to Mexican Day of the Dead and many more. Here individuals and families enjoy free art-making workshops and performances of traditional dance and music. The two-hour adventures are fascinating and colorful glimpses into a particular culture’s rich history and traditions. Toddlers to seniors, and beginners to practicing artists can take advantage of Pelham Art Center’s choice selection of classes, workshops and schoolbreak camps in a satisfyingly wide array of media, from adventurous painting to digital explorations, and everything in between. The classes are affordable, convenient, and open to all ages and abilities during the fall, winter, spring and summer semesters. Scholarships are available. Pelham Art Center is located at 155 Fifth Ave. in Pelham. For more information, call 738-2525 or visit pelhamartcenter.org. (Submitted)

Emelin Theatre gears up for 45th season The Emelin Theatre in Mamaroneck is celebrating its 45th season of world class performing arts with an inspiring program of acclaimed artists. Grammy Award winner Rickie Lee Jones helps to kick off the season in October, followed by an evening with Dennis Elsas, the legendary DJ and rock n’ roll expert. From rock to jazz and Broadway to zydeco, the 2017-2018 season includes a tremendous range of musicians and singers including Pure Prairie League, Liz Callaway, Livingston Taylor, George Winston, C.J. Chenier, Suzanne Vega, and more. For Bluegrass fans, the celebrated series—nominated for the second year in a row for the Event of the Year IBMA Award—will include 10-time IBMA Fiddler of the Year Michael Cleveland, national banjo champion Jeff Scroggins, and the European favorite Red Wine. As it has for the past 45 years, the Emelin continues to evolve and expand in ways that serve our community. Our celebrated Film Club, now in its 13th year of bringing the very best independent film to Westchester, resumes with six new films for the fall session. We’ve added a selection of movies including a Stanley Kubrick, Holiday and Oscar Contender series. With stadium seating and state of the art digital projection and surround sound, the Emelin is the perfect place to relax and enjoy a beer or a

glass of wine while seeing a great film. Deepening our commitment to the classical community, we are offering more chamber music concerts, most at convenient Sunday afternoon timeframes, featuring acclaimed artists Charlie Albright, Brentano String Quartet, Christopher O’Riley of NPR’s “From The Top,” and Westchester favorites Edward Arron and Jeewon Park. Dance is bigger and better than ever at the Emelin, as we welcome the world-renowned dance troupe Pilobolous to our stage for the first time. We’ve also added an exciting new mix to our Dance Off The Grid series by collaborating with two prestigious New York dance organizations to present such groundbreaking artists as Pam Tanowitz, Adam Weinert and Beth Gill. And, of course, our award-winning Family Series brings favorites like Curious George, Pete The Cat, and Dr. Kaboom to entertain and delight while helping to instill a lifelong love for the arts. From music to dance, comedy and film, it’s going to be a memorable season. Check emelin.org for these events as well as the latest programming updates. Be sure to join our email list to receive announcements about new shows throughout the season. Tickets and subscriptions are now on sale. (Submitted)

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Painters On Location:

A Plein Air Paint Out and Auction The artists are coming! And they’re not only painting the town, but the parks, the beaches, the landmarks, the buildings, the landscapes, the seascapes, and more. Since 2001, The Rye Arts Center’s Painters On Location, sponsored by Houlihan Lawrence, has been an artistic celebration of our community. On Friday, Sept. 15 and Saturday, Sept. 16, dozens of professional artists from throughout the Northeast will set up their easels at the many picturesque spots that Rye and the surrounding region has to offer. A map of sharing the artists’ locations will be posted at ryeartscenter.org so you can find them at work and watch as they transform blank canvases into masterpieces! On Saturday evening, The Rye Arts Center will host a free reception followed by a live auction of the newly painted art works. Additional works by the participating artists are currently on view in The Rye Arts Center’s gallery. These paintings will be available for purchase in a silent auction closing directly after the live auction. The free reception begins Sept. 16 at 5 p.m. Guests will enjoy sliders from Bareburger as well as drinks from Good Shepherd Distillery and Diner Brew Co. The live auction will begin at 6:30 p.m. Bidding paddles are $20, but the

event is otherwise free for all to enjoy. Between the live and silent auctions, nearly 70 paintings will be sold. If you are a collector or are interested in finding beautiful and local art to fill your home, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss. With so many works for sale, it is definitely a buyer’s market. Furthermore, you can meet the artists and build a personal connection to their work. Proceeds will benefit The Rye Arts Center’s extensive outreach programs that provide arts education to thousands of children in the Sound Shore region. Established in 1960, The Rye Arts Center is the largest multi-arts center in the region. It is a community-based nonprofit dedicated to inspiring interest and maximum participation in the arts in and around Westchester. They offer an awarding-winning catalog of classes and lessons, as well as performances, exhibitions, and a range of outreach programs. The Rye Arts Center is located at 51 Milton Road in Rye, New York. For more information, visit ryeartscenter.org or call 967-0700. (Submitted)

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JAZZ FEST ARTSWESTCHESTER ANNOUNCES

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Highly famed jazz musician Louis Armstrong once said, “If you have to ask what jazz is, you’ll never know.” And, to expand on that notion, ArtsWestchester is encouraging all music lovers to experience jazz first-hand at this year’s Jazz Fest, which will return for its sixth year in downtown White Plains this September. A collaboration between ArtsWestchester, the city of White Plains and the White Plains Business Improvement District, Jazz Fest is a five-day event that will spotlight top jazz musicians in Westchester County and special guests Paquito D’Rivera, a 14-time Grammy award winner, and acclaimed New Orleans saxophonist Donald Harrison Jr. The event will take place Wednesday, Sept. 13 through Sunday, Sept. 17, and will include established jazz and Latin jazz musicians, emerging artists and a tasty array of dining opportunities that promise a great cultural experience for everyone. This year’s featured musicians include an array of groups, from a small orchestra led by versatile Colombian pianist and composer Pablo Mayor to an ensemble led by Peekskill-based jazz tenor saxophonist and jazz educator Ray Blue. The last day of the festival provides a grand culmination of jazz sounds from Columbia, Puerto Rico, America and more! The concerts are either free or affordably priced and the venues are conveniently located throughout White Plains and accessible by public transportation. The 2017 White Plains Jazz Fest events include: Wednesday, Sept. 13: FREE Outdoors in Downtown White Plains Noon – Downtown Music at Grace Concert – A performance by the Hiroshi Yamazaki ensem-

ble with Glenda Davenport. 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. – Court Street Farmer’s Market – Live Jazz with the Art Bennett Quartet 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. – White Plains Jazz Stroll: A sampling of local jazz talent in restaurants in downtown White Plains: 6 p.m.: Mediterraneo White Plains: 189 Main St. | 448-8800 | Albert Rivera Jazz Trio 7 p.m.: Morton’s The Steakhouse: 5 Mamaroneck Ave. | 683-6101 | Alexis Cole 8 p.m.: Pick & Roll Soul: 49 Mamaroneck Ave. | 437-7393 | Jeanne Ricks 9 p.m.: Ron Blacks Beer Hall: 181 Mamaroneck Ave. | 358-5811 | Open Jazz Mic hosted by Gil Parris Thursday, Sept. 14: General Admission - $20 ArtsWestchester, 31 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, NY One Ticket – Two Performances! 7:30 p.m. – Ray Blue Quintet – Peekskill based jazz tenor saxophonist and jazz educator brings his ensemble to ArtsWestchester’s gallery stage with a blend of classic jazz and original compositions.

10 p.m. – SUNY Purchase Conservatory Faculty and Student Jam, hosted by pianist, Pete Malinverni, Director, SUNY Purchase Jazz Studies Program. Friday, Sept. 15: At Galleria White Plains - FREE 100 Main St., White Plains, NY 12:15 p.m. – Jazz at the Galleria White Plains – Enjoy a midday performance while you shop as Charlie Lagond and Kaleidoscope brighten your day with jazz fusion, world beat and funk music. ArtsWestchester, 31 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, NY - General Admission - $20 8 p.m. –Pablo Mayor’s Folklore Urbano Septet – Versatile Colombian pianist and composer blends an exciting mix of traditional and contemporary South American musical styles into the jazz idiom with a core group from his acclaimed orchestra, Folklore Urbano. Saturday, Sept. 16: General Admission – Tickets starting at $24 White Plains Performing Arts Center, 11 City Place, White Plains, NY 8 p.m. – The Paquito D’Rivera Quintet – Iconic Cuban American virtuoso of the clarinet and saxophone, composer and fourteen-time Grammy winner in both jazz and classical categories brings his unique blend of a global sensitivity to Jazz Fest. Sunday, Sept. 17: White Plains Jazz and Food Festival (Noon – 5:30 p.m.): FREE Outdoors along Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, NY Noon – 12:45p.m. – SUNY Purchase Jazz Ensemble 1 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. – Kenny Lee All Stars – White Plains’ own Kenny Lee (trumpet/flugel horn) – straight ahead jazz. 2:10 p.m. – 3 p.m. – Steve Kroon Latin Jazz Sextet. Puerto Rican percussionist extraordinaire to jazz, Latin and R&B icons lead his Latin jazz en-

semble through a dynamic blend of classic and original music. 3:20 p.m. - 4:10 p.m. - Sage. An all-women’s jazz, blues and contemporary ensemble, Sage creates a sound that transcends time and generation – part contemporary, part nostalgic and a whole lot of soul. 4:30 p.m. – 5:30pm – Donald Harrison – From the birthplace of American Jazz, New Orleans based saxophonist, educator, and “Big Chief” brings the festival to a close with the spirit of Congo Square – where it all started. Plus, Jazz Fest is pleased to welcome Food Bank for Westchester’s Empty Bowls event to downtown White Plains from noon to 5:30 p.m. Be sure to stop by their display to purchase an artist-made bowl with delicious soup served by local chefs – all to raise awareness for September’s Hunger Action Month. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit artsw.org/jazzfest. For more than 50 years, ArtsWestchester has been the community’s connection to the arts. Founded in 1965, it is the largest private nonprofit arts council in New York state. Its mission is to provide leadership vision and support to ensure the availability accessibility and diversity of the arts. ArtsWestchester provides programs and services that enrich the lives of everyone in Westchester County. ArtsWestchester helps fund concerts exhibitions and plays through grants; brings artists into schools and community centers; advocates for the arts; and builds audiences through diverse marketing initiatives. In 1998, ArtsWestchester purchased the 9-story neo-classical bank building at 31 Mamaroneck Ave. in White Plains, which has since been transformed into a multi-use resource for artists, cultural organizations and the community. A 2-story gallery is located on the first floor of ArtsWestchester’s historic building on Mamaroneck Avenue. (Submitted)

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