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Boykin elected new chair of BOL By JAMES PERO Staff Writer
Sweet Charlie’s, a hand rolled frozen dessert chain, will be bringing its unique spin on the traditional sweet treat to Mamaroneck, its first New York state location, by the end of this month. For more, see page 6. Photo courtesy Facebook.com/ sweetcharlies
Cuomo continues pursuit of $55B Westchester-Long Island tunnel By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer In his annual state of the state address, Gov. Andrew Cuomo once again pressed for the construction of a long-debated tunnel that would connect Long Island to either Westchester County or Connecticut. On Jan. 3, Cuomo, a Democrat, said the state Department of Transportation, DOT, completed a final analysis that suggests building a tunnel connecting Long Island to Westchester would be “feasible” and could significantly lower the amount of traffic coming from Long Island.
“It would be underwater,” Cuomo said. “It would be invisible. It would reduce traffic on the impossibly congested Long Island Expressway and would offer significant potential private investment.” According to the DOT’s study, an 18-mile tunnel connecting either the city of Rye or the village of Port Chester to Long Island would cost approximately between $31.5 billion and $55.4 billion. In 2016, Cuomo secured $5 million for the DOT to test the plan’s feasibility. The idea of building a link between Long Island to either West-
chester or Connecticut dates back to the 1930s. The proposal grew in popularity in the 1960s when master builder Robert Moses and former Gov. Nelson Rockefeller, a Republican, pursued the idea. After facing significant opposition from both local and state-elected officials in Westchester and Long Island, the planned Rye-Oyster Bay bridge never materialized. In recent history, city officials and residents have strongly opposed any plan to build a tunnel to Rye as the idea has bubbled up from time to time. In 2016, in his state of the city address, former Rye City Mayor
Joe Sack, a Republican, questioned the feasibility of building the tunnel. He said he didn’t believe the DOT study would reveal that constructing a tunnel or bridge would be a good plan, and pledged to “topple the tunnel.” Newly elected Mayor Josh Cohn, a Democrat, is expected to deliver the mayor’s annual message on Wednesday, Jan. 10, in which he’ll have the opportunity to address Cuomo’s proposal. As of press time, Cuomo’s office has not specified any next steps the administration would take to pursue the tunnel. CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com
With bipartisan support, the Westchester County Board of Legislators has chosen Legislator Ben Boykin, a White Plains Democrat. Boykin was voted the new chairman of the Board of Legislators by a vote of 13-3 on Jan. 8. “Tonight starts the dawning of a new era in Westchester County,” said Boykin after being elected. “The election is over and it is now time for the difficult task of governing for all of the people of Westchester County.” The election of Boykin comes after derision from other progressive county Democrats, particularly from the political activism group Indivisible Westchester, who argued that Boykin’s apparent alignment with board Republicans ran counter to the progressive movement. The group urged that Legislator Catherine Parker, a Rye Democrat, who had support from the majority of the Democratic Caucus, was a better candidate for the position. Three newly elected Democrats all voted against Boykin. However, Boykin, garnered enough support from eight Democratic lawmakers and all five Republicans; Parker was never nominated as an alternative, but instead secured the position as new Democratic majority leader. Boykin will replace incumbent Board of Legislators Chairman Michael Kaplowitz, a Yorktown Democrat, who had served as chairman since 2014 under the tenure of former County Executive Rob Astorino, a Republican. Kaplowitz took over the chairmanship from then Legislator Ken Jenkins, a Yonkers Democrat, as part of a bipartisan coalition of legislators that included former Vice Chairman Jim Maisano, a New Rochelle Republican, that helped to thin the impact of a Democratic majority
on the board. Kaplowitz formed the coalition along with another Democrat, Legislator Virginia Perez, of Yonkers, and eight Republicans that worked in unison with the Astorino administration. Boykin will head a new Democratic supermajority that formed as a result of the November 2017 elections that helped to widen a Democratic majority by three seats to 12 out of the Legislature’s 17 seats overall. According to Boykin, among his priorities will be passing a law that bans guns shows on county facilities—a move that would codify a recently signed executive order from newly elected Democratic County Executive George Latimer—as well as reviving the Immigration Protection Act that was passed by the Legislature last year but was ultimately blocked by an Astorino veto. Boykin, who has a more than 40-year-long background in financial consulting, has been a member of the Board of Legislators since 2014 and has served as the vice chairman for the Committee on Budget and Appropriations. In addition to Boykin’s election as chairman, Perez was also elected as vice chairwoman and Legislator Mary Jane Shimsky, a Hastings-on-Hudson Democrat, was elected as majority whip. The chairman earns an additional $40,000 stipend on top of the $49,500 annual pay for serving on the Board of Legislators. CONTACT: james@hometwn.com
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What’s going on... Harrison Public Library
Children and parents are sure to love the captivating songs, live accordion music, and activities designed with specific cognitive milestones in mind. This class will feature a variety of child-sized instruments and props, and a wealth of both traditional and original songs to add to your sing-along repertoire. Get ready for a fun, creative and engaging experience.
New Year Resolutions - How to Do Them Right For more information on hours and programs, visit harrisonpl.org. The West Harrison Branch will be closed on Monday, Jan. 15 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day; the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building will be open from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Secure(r) Web Browsing: Who’s Tracking You & How to Stop Them On Saturday, Jan. 13 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. There is no one-trick solution to browsing the web safely and complete anonymity is an unrealistic expectation. However, there are practical steps you can take to minimize risk and relieve anxiety. Discover what you can (and can’t) control about your digital footprint and make informed decisions about how you browse the Web. Learn about: cookies and trackers; encryption and HTTPS; browser settings and extensions; passwords and online forms; public wireless networks; virtual private networks (VPN) and TOR.
Sing-Along Sundays with Chloe On Sundays from 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. Celebrate early childhood through music and movement.
On Monday, Jan. 15 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. Rather than set the same resolutions this year that you might have set for last year, let’s get the new year started off on a fresh step. Participants will discuss the how to’s for goals, what makes a resolution hold versus one that we let go of after our first set back, and some other tips to get 2018 off on a great foot. Lisa Curtis is a licensed clinical social worker and coach who works with her clients to craft life plans so they can live fully in the now. With an eye for what works, what doesn’t and how to infuse your life with purpose, joy, and meaning, she has a unique talent for seeing possibilities you might have overlooked.
Bridge Club
patrons who enjoy the board game of Scrabble as much as you do. For adults. Board games will be provided. Seating is very limited. Please register online, at the Reference Desk, or by calling the library at 948-2092.
and how to get out of its dependence; what are enzymes and how we can use them to improve digestion.
Chloe’s Sign and Play
On Tuesdays from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. Ground your mind and body with a gentle yoga. Gentle yoga is a twist on traditional yoga making practicing yoga accessible to those who cannot stand or move easily. This form of yoga is perfect for any age. Chairs and mats are available. Please wear comfortable clothes that allow for movement and bring water. Registration is required online or by calling the library at 835-0324.
On Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. Give your child the gift of language. Chole’s Sign & Play is a fun class where families can learn to communicate with their pre-verbal children using real signs from American Sign Language. Based on the award-winning Baby Signing Time series, this class will give parents a window into the hearts and minds of their little ones. Through fun songs, stories and games, parents and children will learn many useful signs for everyday communication.
Tween Tuesdays
Conservational English
On Tuesday, Jan. 16 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. For ages 6 to 12. Money: learn how it started and how it works now with Anthony Andreana of TD Bank. Drop in for a different activity each week when school is in session.
On Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the West Harrison Branch. This is an informal program of conversation and practice of the English language. Practice some English and make new friends.
Gentle Yoga: Health & Wellness Series
Computer Tutors
On Mondays from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. Come and enjoy the game of bridge with seasoned players. Bridge is by far the greatest card game of all, and it can provide immense challenge and enjoyment for the rest of your life. New members are welcome to join the fun.
On Wednesdays from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. Accomplished high school students in grades 10–12 will help senior citizens acquire computer skills. Senior citizens (beginners or intermediates) are invited to sign up for computer instruction. Please register online, at the Reference Desk, or by calling the library at 835-0324.
Tuesday Scrabble Club
Pajama Party with Chloe
On Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the West Harrison Branch. Once a week, come join other
On Wednesdays from 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the West Harrison Branch. Wear your pajamas and hang out with Chloe during this evening class, which features songs, music and more. For ages up to 4 years old, siblings welcome. No registration required.
SCORE: One-On-One Mentoring On Wednesday, Jan. 17 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 9483907.
Do You Have Guts To Be Healthy? On Thursday, Jan. 18 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. Digestion is the key to optimal health. More than 2,000 years ago, the father of medicine, Hippocrates, said, “All disease begins in the gut.” We are now starting to realize how right he was all along. Especially the gut plays a key role in pathogenesis of modern chronic diseases like cancer, heart disease, diabetes, autoimmune diseases. In this short lecture, Dr. Hiro Izumi, of Izumi Wellness in Harrison, will discuss the following topics: how you are what you eat; what is normal digestion; gas and bloating: what can we do about it?; the importance of stomach acid; antacid medication: serious side effects
Conversational Spanish On Fridays from noon to 1 p.m. at the West Harrison Branch. Improve your Spanish skills by practicing with Mariella. Knowledge of basic Spanish required.
Yoga with Angela On Fridays from 4 p.m. to 5:30 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.
Recreation Please be aware that parents must have a current Recreation ID card to register a child for all programs. Please be prepared to show proof of residency with a current utility bill and a driver’s license. A school report card or progress report is required for a child ID card. The 2018 Recreation ID cards are currently available. Applications for activities can be found at the recreation centers and the Recreation Department website. For the Leo Mintzer Center in West Harrison, call 949-5265; the Sollazzo Center in downtown Harrison, 670-3179. The Recreation Hotline can be reached at 670-3039. For more information, visit harrison-ny.gov/recreation.
County news Golf course closings The six county-owned golf courses closed for the season after play on Sunday, Dec. 31. The courses are Dunwoodie, 231-3490, and Sprain Lake, 231-3481, both in Yonkers; Maple Moor, 995-9200, in White Plains; Mohansic, 862-5283, in Yorktown Heights; Saxon Woods, 231-3461, in Scarsdale; and Hudson Hills, 864-3000, in Ossining. The courses are expected to reopen in March, weather and conditions permitting. The exact date will be announced. 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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ArtsWestchester awarded grant for new exhibit ArtsWestchester, the state’s largest, private nonprofit arts council, is the recipient of a $75,000 grant to fund a contemporary visual arts project that celebrates and illuminates the shared history of the brick industry in the Hudson Valley and its relevance to the bicentennial of the Erie Canal. This funding is part of $755 million in grants awarded through Round VII of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s Regional Economic Development Council, REDC, Initiative. ArtsWestchester joins 113 other private and public-sector projects that will be receiving nearly $84.8 million in funds as part of the Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council. The grant awarded to ArtsWestchester will fund a 2018 exhibition, called “Brick by Brick: The Erie Canal and the Building Boom.” The funds will allow ArtsWestchester to mount the exhibition and commission artists to create work inspired by the once significant Hudson Valley brick
Janet Langsam, CEO of ArtsWestchester.
industry, which according to some historians, was comparable in magnitude and impact to IBM
ArtsWestchester will put the $75,000 grant towards an exhibit called “Brick by Brick: The Erie Canal and the Building Boom.” Photo courtesy Lynda Shenkman Curtis
and the nascent biotech companies of today. The exhibit will open in the fall of 2018. “ArtsWestchester’s exhibition is an exciting story about the economic development of New York state as it fueled industry from Buffalo to New York City along a super water highway - the Hudson River,” explained Janet Langsam, CEO of ArtsWestchester. “Brick was manufactured in towns along the river as new building codes demanded more fire-resistant materials.” A recent study by Americans for the Arts concluded that the nonprofit arts and culture sector is a significant industry in Westchester County. The research indicates that the sector generates $172.3 million in total economic activity. It also delivers $25.8 million in local and state government revenue and supports 5,179 full-time equivalent jobs. In addition to the grant awarded to ArtsWestchester, the other following county arts projects will also receive funding under the REDC grants: The Westchester Music Conservatory of Westchester in White Plains received $500,000. This grant will fund a piano technology lab, recording studio, percussion studio, and new studios for jazz ensembles and music therapy. Westchester Children’s Museum in Rye received $824,000. Funding from this grant will expand the museum’s exhibit and operational space in Rye Playland’s National Historic Landmark North Bathhouse. The Glenwood Power Plant in Yonkers received $1 million. With the funds, a developer will embark on preserving and redeveloping this iconic turn of the century structure into a cultural destination and performance space for members of the Yonkers community. Village of Sleepy Hollow on the Hudson and Pocantico Rivers received $195,000. This grant will help enhance the installation and landscaping of the village’s Headless Horseman Statue and public amenities. The Picture House Regional Film Center received $27,000. This education grant will assist more students to learn through film. ArtsWestchester is located at 31 Mamaroneck Ave. in White Plains. For more information, visit artswestchester.org. (Submitted)
Maryland resident hits casino jackpot
James E. Dobson, of Maryland, won the $143,723 jackpot at Empire City Casino on May 27. Photo courtesy Facebook.com/empirecitycasino
James E. Dobson and his good friend Donzella Parker Bert made a four-hour bus trip from Stevensville, Maryland, to New York to visit Thelma Sligh, Bert’s aunt, to celebrate her 89th birthday over Memorial Day weekend. There was even greater merriment than anticipated when Dobson hit a $143,723 jackpot at Empire City Casino in Yonkers on May 27. “We hadn’t seen Aunt Thelma [Sligh] in three or four years, so we took the bus to New York, not wanting to deal with the holiday traffic,” Dobson explained. He said Sligh lives in Harlem and, “She wanted to go to the casino.” She and Bert share the same birthday, May 28. “It only took two spins,” said Bert, an avid casino-goer, who visits Delaware Park, the Horseshoe in Baltimore, and Dover Downs casinos. “I usually play the slots, for $5 to $10 spins,
but this was the biggest jackpot I [have] ever hit.” As is customary, Dobson made a $10 wager on a $5 denomination machine, this time on the wildly popular Wheel of Fortune slot in the Gotham Palace for the big payday at 8 p.m. on Saturday. “We’ll be back,” he vows. Dobson, 76, is a retired welder, having spent 45 years at Grumman. He said that he was “Alone when I hit the jackpot. When they got back, they were so happy to see me win.” He reports that he gave them “A birthday present,” sharing part of the winnings, which he plans to invest. “I have scheduled a meeting with my broker.” When not playing the slots or visiting Slight, Dobson is an avid fisherman, “I live on Chesapeake bay,” he says. He also enjoys hunting and bowling, but the slots have now become his most lucrative hobby.
The Wheel of Fortune has been more than good to Empire City players from near and far. Just six days earlier, on May 21, James M. made a shorter trip from the Bronx to Yonkers, where he hit the jackpot of $149,931 at Empire City. The six-figure score was also made in the Gotham Palace on the Wheel of Fortune, just yards away from the slot machine where a New York State racetrack casino record $1,713,985 jackpot, as of May 30, is still waiting to be hit. James M. made a $6 wager on a $1 denomination machine to score at 4:23 p.m. The Empire City life-changer continues to soar. On May 9, it eclipsed $1.6 million for the first time in history. This record-breaker is ripe again for winning and is only available on two Wheel of Fortune slots at Empire City Casino. Who will be the next Howard G.? (Submitted)
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Sweet Charlie’s, a food chain known for its hand rolled frozen desserts, will be opening its first New York state location in the village of Mamaroneck by the end of the month. The dessert shop, located at 362 Mamaroneck Ave., formerly a Sprint mobile store, received approval from the Zoning Board of Appeals on Dec. 8, 2017. “We really wanted to try and break into the New York market,” said Steven Billig, CFO and co-founder of Sweet Charlie’s. Brett Wien, franchise owner of the Mamaroneck location, said that after submitting his initial plans to the zoning board, he was told he would need to file for a special variance, because the shop’s location was in violation of Chapter 342-45 under the village code. The code states that on Mamaroneck Avenue, no fast-food restaurant, carry-out or delicatessen can be within 200 feet of another fast-food restaurant, carry-out or delicatessen on the same side of the street. To prevent any trouble down the line, during the village zoning board meeting on Dec. 7, 2017, the board made sure to clarify that under its code Sweet Charlie’s is defined as a fast-food restaurant. The goal this time around was to avoid any controversy like the one that ensued in July 2016 when Ralph’s Italian Ice & Ice Cream first opened on East Boston Post Road and was initially misclassified as a retail chain. The zoning board determined, after Ralph’s had opened, that it should have been identified as a
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Sweet Charlie’s offers 15 different toppings, including fruits, cookies and sauces. Photos courtesy Facebook.com/sweetcharlies
This non-fat yogurt based dessert is one of three options from Sweet Charlie’s.
fast-food restaurant, which led to several rounds of litigation, protests from neighborhood residents complaining of noise and safety issues, and, ultimately, the eventual closure of the Staten Island-based franchise. To avoid any such confusion, Wien said that the acquisition of the variance delayed their opening by five weeks, but it wasn’t the end of the world for him. Wien told the Review that the zoning board advised him at its Dec. 7 meeting to make sure he had all the correct permits in order to avoid a situation like Ralph’s. Despite that, Wien still has plans to open the shop by the end of January, much to the anticipation of locals in the community. Billig said they’ve been receiving emails daily of customers inquiring of Sweet Charlie’s presence in Mamaroneck. “It’s like 15 degrees out, so that’s exciting to know that people will want to get ice cream when it’s that cold,” Billig said. The shop will be open yearround from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m., with outdoor dining locations in
Sweet Charlie’s has lines going out the door of customers wanting to try the hand-rolled ice cream.
the spring and summer. But what really has people screaming for Sweet Charlie’s ice cream is the unique way it’s made. “We’re going to literally make the ice cream right in front of the [customers] in less than 90 seconds,” Wien said. He describes the shop’s concept as something similar to Cold Stone Creamery, the difference being that Sweet Charlie’s makes the ice cream for each individual order. And to do that, employees start with one of three liquid bases, either the premium ice cream, nonfat yogurt, or nada-moo, a vegan alternative. Using the counter, which is set at 15 degrees below zero, the base
is converted into a sweet treat in front of the customer’s eyes. The dessert is then flattened out and rolled into strips and placed in a cup and garnished with toppings. “Everything is fresh and fun looking,” Wien said. Sweet Charlie’s offers 10 different flavors of its desserts and 15 different toppings for a flat rate of $7. “The product itself is amazing,” Wien said. For customers with food allergies, Wien said the shop will also have a separate machine to make ice cream for customers with food allergies. Kelly Wenstrup, a member of the zoning board, described this feature of the shop as, “a thing
Mamaroneck will become home to Sweet Charlie’s first New York state location. Photo courtesy Linkedin.com
you can’t get somewhere else.” She went on to say that Sweet Charlie’s would be “a wonderful addition if you come to Mamaroneck.” CONTACT: taylor@hometwn.com
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AHA tackles heart health in Hudson Valley
The American Heart Association’s Westchester and Putnam Boards created healthy snack bags to be distributed to children through the Westchester Food Bank. Contributed photo
At their recent board meetings, members of both the American Heart Association’s, AHA, Westchester and Putnam Boards packed healthy snack bags for more than 100 children served through the Westchester Food Bank. The bags included healthy whole grain, low-fat, low-sugar snacks and beverages. The two regional boards are committed to the AHA’s Healthy For Good movement designed to create lasting change to improve heart and brain health, one small step at a time. “As part of the American Heart Association’s commitment to improving the lives and health of our communities, we are delighted to partner with the Westchester Food Bank in providing our neighbors in need with a heart healthy breakfast to start their day,” said Virginia Kuper, AHA Westchester board chair. The Healthy For Good movement addresses the obesity issue in American adults and children. More than two-thirds of American adults are overweight or obese, putting them at risk for heart disease and stroke as well as many other chronic illnesses and conditions, according to the AHA, and less than one percent of Americans have an ideal diet, as measured by sodium and sugar intake; fruit, vegetable and fish consumption; and more. Sadly, children are not immune from this health threat. About one in three American kids and teens is overweight or obese. The prevalence of obesity in children more than tripled from 1971 to 2011. Among children today, obesity is causing a broad range of health problems that previously weren’t seen until adulthood. These include high blood pressure, type 2
diabetes and elevated blood cholesterol levels. Changes to lifestyle can be made incrementally - some small change today that will make a big difference tomorrow. The four key pillars of health include: • Eat smart: Make overall healthier eating choices each day. Know your daily calorie limit and aim for it. Read labels and choose mostly fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean meats or fish, and limit sugar, sodium and alcohol intake. Get delicious recipes and meal planning tips at heart. org/recipes. • Add color: This is the simplest way to start eating healthier: just look at your plate and add some color to it in the form of colorful fruits and vegetables. Add color to every meal and snack, because adding even one serving of fruits and vegetables each day is a great way to start building a healthier you. • Move more: Our bodies were built to move, so they need daily activity to be healthy. But working out doesn’t have to take over your life – in fact, you can start by simply adding a few 10-minute bursts of activity each day. Whether it’s walking or doing yoga or trying a new workout video, start slowly and build up to a total of 30 minutes of exercise daily, most days of the week. • Be well: For ultimate wholebody health, your mind and body need to rest, reset and recharge. Stress management, getting enough quality sleep or connecting with the world in a healthier way, can help create a calmer, healthier you. The AHA encourages employers to create a healthy work environment and promote a
healthy lifestyle for their employees. The AHA has created the Healthy Workplace Food & Beverage Toolkit to assist companies achieve a culture of health free online at heart.org/workplacewellness. “The AHA can help local employers to create an environment where the healthy choice is the default or easy choice,” said Jennifer Miller, AHA senior director in Westchester. “And it doesn’t just benefit your workers. Maintaining a healthier workforce can lower direct costs such as insurance premiums and worker’s compensation claims. It will also positively affect many indirect costs such as absenteeism and worker productivity.” For example, at company meetings, organizers can make a policy to replace pastries and donuts with healthier yogurt and fruit. They can remove sugar-sweetened beverages as a choice at meetings, and only offer water or 100 percent juices. They can serve only the healthiest choices, like salad, whole grain breads or fruit, or lean meats or fish on the lunch buffet. They can set up walking paths and have fun fitness challenges. “These are the small changes we encourage individuals to make in their own lives, and we’re asking organizational leaders to make those same choices for the health of their employees,” she said. Creating a healthier work environment can benefit everyone, and can help avoid the devastation and personal loss that heart disease and stroke causes in the lives of our community members. To learn more about workplace health, visit heart.org/foodwhereur. To get tips on improving your health, visit heart.org/gettinghealthy. (Submitted)
Clarissa is a big, beautiful 2 1/2-year-old torbie with luscious fur and a gentle personality. She enjoys being petted, and though a bit shy at first, she becomes very social upon getting to know her human family. Residing in a foster home, she will get your attention by gentle meows. Among her foster feline siblings, Clarissa is the mother goose who keeps track of what’s going on. This charming cat needs to go to a home with another young cat in the house. Clarissa is in excellent health, up-to-date with all vaccinations and microchipped. Her adoption donation is $100. To meet Clarissa, contact Pet Rescue at nypetrescue@ gmail.com or visit NY-PetRescue.org. (Submitted)
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Protecting your home in severe weather HARRISON HAPPENINGS Mayor Ron Belmont
The Building Department would like to remind residents to use extra precaution in protecting homes from severe weather. There are a number of things you can do to protect pipes from freezing: drain and store hoses; close inside valves that supply outdoor hose bibs and then open hose bibs to allow water to drain; add insulation to attics, basements and crawl spaces; install products made to insulate water pipes, such as “pipe sleeves” or UL-listed “heat tape.” To prevent frozen pipes, let your hot and cold faucets drip overnight and open cabinet doors to allow heat to get to un-insulated pipes under sinks on exterior walls. The water you run doesn’t have to be warm. Even cold water, at a trickle, helps prevent pipes from freezing. Setting thermostats at the same temperature day and night will help prevent pipes from freezing and bursting. While avoiding a high heating bill might be tempting, you could be protecting yourself from costly repairs from frozen or burst pipes. If you’re going to be away from home for
an extended period of time, don’t lower heat below 55 degrees. Keep your house heated to a minimum of 65 degrees Fahrenheit. The temperature inside the walls where the pipes are located is substantially colder than the walls themselves. A temperature lower than 65 degrees might not keep the inside walls from freezing. If a trickle of water is coming out of your faucet, a frozen pipe may be to blame. Pipes most susceptible to freezing are against exterior walls or where water enters your home through the foundation. If you’re able to locate the frozen pipe, apply heat using an electric heating pad, an electric hair dryer, a portable space heater or by wrapping pipes with towels soaked in hot water. Be careful with the heat source and don’t use open flame devices such as blowtorches or propane heaters. If you can’t locate the frozen pipe, or if it’s not accessible, call a licensed plumber. Check all other faucets in your home to see if you have any other frozen pipes. Pipes in colder areas of your home, including the attic, basement and crawl spaces, are the most likely to freeze. It has come to my attention that coyotes have recently been sighted in town. No person or animal has been harmed by these
coyotes, but, as a precaution, it is advisable that residents do not leave small children and pets unattended. In most cases, a healthy coyote is afraid of people but police should be called if coyotes are observed out in the open and showing no fear of humans. Please take note of the sanitation schedule change for the week of Jan. 15: Monday, Jan. 15 is a holiday and town offices will be closed. Garbage and recycling normally collected on Monday will be collected on Tuesday, Jan. 16. Garbage and recycling normally collected on Tuesday will be collected on Wednesday, Jan. 17. There will be no bulk trash pickup on Jan. 17. The normal collection schedule for household trash and recycling will resume on Thursday, Jan. 18. In closing, I would like to thank our Department of Public Works for doing a wonderful job clearing our streets after last week’s snow storm. The crews plowed and salted our municipal roadways in record time, and I would like to commend them for their hard work. As a snowstorm approaches, please remember to put cars into driveways to help with street plowing efforts. In addition, when clearing driveways and walkways, please refrain from shoveling snow into the streets.
CHI distributes grants to first-time Homebuyers
First-time homebuyers have received $1.2 million in grants form the Community Housing Innovations. Photo courtesy Facebook.com/communityhousinginnovations
Community Housing Innovations, CHI, a regional nonprofit housing agency, distributed over $1.2 million to 40 first-time homebuyers in Westchester and Long Island during 2017, including grants of $40,000 each to 16 first-time homeowners who moved into the Waterwheel Condominiums in the Village of Ardsley. Comprised of 22 newly constructed two and three-bedroom condominiums, the Waterwheel is a partnership between CHI and developer/builder/architect Ardsley Waterwheel Partners LLC, and Architectura, with offices in Fort Lee, New Jersey. Of the 24 remaining grants, which went to purchase and rehabilitate condominiums, co-ops and houses selected by the applicants themselves, seven went to homes in Westchester and 17 went to homes on Long Island.
In 1997, CHI established its Homeownership Program, which provides education and counseling to assist first-time homebuyers through the entire home purchase process and administers grants averaging $25,000 toward down-payment and home rehabilitation assistance to income-eligible first-time homebuyers. Funded by the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation, grants administered by CHI have made the American dream of homeownership a reality for more than 800 families and has distributed over $14 million in grants. CHI also provides foreclosure prevention counseling in Westchester. Income eligibility limits change annually. In 2017, families could earn a maximum of $99,814 for a household of four living in Westchester, and $99,277 for a family of four liv-
ing on Long Island. “We prove every day that our workforce can afford to buy a home with a little help from New York state and a commitment to responsible home ownership from applicants,” said Alexander Roberts, CHI executive director. “We look forward to continuing the program in 2018. We encourage families to apply for this funding.” An additional two manufactured homes were completed in 2017 and homebuyers are in contract to close in the next month or two. Homebuyer orientation sessions are free and open to the public. They begin again on Jan. 10 in White Plains, and Jan. 18 in Suffolk County. Those interested in obtaining a grant, counseling or education from CHI may register online at communityhousing. org. (Submitted)
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Harrison & Rye City Home Sales Listings provided by the office of Westchester County Clerk Timothy C. Idoni Photos courtesy Zillow.com, Trulia.com, Hotpads.com, Spotproperty.com & Maps.google.com
1 Ormand Place, Rye 11/15/17 $1,160,000
5 John Jay Place, Rye 11/6/17 $1,650,000
6 Yarmouth Road, Harrison 10/23/17 $880,000
8 Flagler Drive, Harrison 10/27/17 $4,400,000
11 Bentay Drive, Harrison 11/13/17 $590,000
12 Highridge Road, Harrison 11/17/17 $730,000
54 Drake Ave., Rye 11/3/17 $3,050,000
54 Webster Ave., Harrison 11/10/17 $965,000
60 Temple St., Harrison 10/30/17 $250,000
63 Woodlands Road, Harrison 11/9/17 $3,025,000
70 Ellsworth Ave., Harrison 11/21/17 $814,000
93 Taylor Lane, Harrison 11/6/17 $1,275,000
107 Bradford Ave., Rye 10/27/17 $960,000
110 Apawamis Ave., Rye 11/2/17 $1,100,000
647 Milton Road, Rye 10/27/17 $2,700,000
One Hook Road, Rye 11/10/17 $2,450,000
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SPORTS
Going for the Gulden’s LIVE MIKE Mike Smith
There are certain times, during my coverage of high school sports, I thank the heavens that I no longer have to go through the grind of competitive athletics. Each summer, for instance, when I see area football teams suit up for the annual two-a-days summer slog, I can’t help but think; “Better them than me.” Each March, when I see baseball teams brave 40 degree weather—and the remnants of a Northeastern winter—to face some highly touted pitcher throwing in the mid-80s, I recoil in horror as I remember the unique pain of getting jammed on an inside fastball on a day where fans are bundled up like they’re gearing up for an Arctic expedition. Some things, I figure, are better left to the youngsters. But on Saturday, Jan. 6, at the 52nd annual Shoreline Wres-
tling Classic at New Rochelle High School, I saw something that made me realize that I simply don’t have the stomach—literally—for what it takes to be an athlete anymore. During an early-round match against an opponent from Port Chester, Huguenot 138-pounder Ryan McPherson began to cramp up. His coaches called a timeout and the training staff rushed over to get a handle on the situation. Now I’ve seen dozens of athletes cramp up over the years, and the protocol seems to be pretty standard; stretch out the cramping area, push some fluids and within a few minutes, the sidelined player is as right as rain. Only that’s not what happened this time. Instead, McPherson had the trainer squirt cafeteria mustard straight into his mouth. I was horrified. Now, a quick trip to Google informed me that, yes, mustard contains acetic acid which can help combat cramps, but it was jarring—both to me and some
other onlookers—to see a wrestler sucking down a bottle of French’s like it was Gatorade in the middle of the match, then return to the mat and earn a pinfall victory. As a notoriously picky eater with a lifelong aversion to mustard—I’m more of a plain meat and potatoes type of guy—I had to put myself in McPherson’s shoes and wonder if I would have done the same thing. The beauty of sport stems from its ability to force athletes to push their bodies beyond what is normally expected of them. That extra lap, those extra suicides, those multiple hours in the gym just to get the body ready to compete; that’s what sports are all about, and I get it. It worked out for McPherson, but for me, straight mustard might be a bridge too far. Next thing you know, someone would be asking me to eat veggie tofu.
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New Rochelle’s Ryan McPherson tangles with an opponent from Port Chester during the Jan. 6 Shoreline Classic. Early in the match McPherson cramped up, and chowed down on some mustard in order to get back on the mat. Photo/Mike Smith
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Huskies rally against Pelicans
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Game Notes: • Ashley Stagg led Harrison with 17 points • The Huskies overcame an 18-14 halftime deficit • Harrison will play rival Rye on Thursday, Jan. 11 By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor On Jan. 6, the Harrison girls basketball team took an auspicious leap into the New Year, using a strong second half to top league foe Pelham 41-34 at home. The Huskies, who battled injuries to key players in the first few games of the season, finally appear to be healthy and seem poised for a surge as they prepare themselves for a deep playoff push. Harrison struggled early against the Pelicans on Satur-
Gina Nuvoloni pushes the ball up the floor on Jan. 6.
day, trailing the visitors 18-14 at halftime before taking control of the game in the third quarter. Sophomore Ashley Stagg led the Huskies’ comeback pacing Harrison with 17 points while Avery LaBarbera (10 points) and Gina
Nuvoloni (8 points) also helped the home team close the gap. According to head coach Louis Kail, the Huskies’ slow start was most likely a function of simply getting back into the flow following the team’s winter recess.
Ashley Stagg grabs a rebound against the Pelicans. Stagg led the Huskies with 17 points.
Avery LaBarbera creates some space during Harrison’s game against Pelham on Jan. 6. LaBarbera had 10 points in the Huskies’ win. Photos/Mike Smith
“Winter break, that was a long, 12-day hiatus for us, so it took some time for us to settle in,” Kail said. “By the second [quarter], you could tell we were settled in and we started to execute better.” The momentum from Saturday’s win carried over into Monday, as the Huskies easily dispatched Byram Hills, topping the Bobcats 58-36 behind 20 points from LaBarbera. The win over Byram puts Harrison at 5-4 on the season. LaBarbera, the standout senior—who earned All-State honors last year, was sidelined for four games early in the season, and Kail believes that her return has been integral to the Huskies resurgence. “Any time you lose an all-section, all-state player, you’re going to have to ask a little bit more of every kid,” he said. “It gave some of the younger kids a chance to find themselves and I’ve been very happy with the sophomore class, but it always helps to get a player like [LaBarbera] back in the lineup.” In LaBarbera’s absence, the Huskies got a major contribution from Stagg, who has been the team’s leading scorer. Stagg’s evolution from perimeter threat to an all-around offensive player has been a pleasant surprise for the Huskies this year. “We knew coming in that she could shoot it, but she was more of a stand-still shooter last year,”
Lindsay McConway looks for an open teammate against Pelham.
Kail said. “But she has worked very hard to improve her game and it has shown so far.” Harrison will look to stay hot on Jan. 11, when they travel to Rye to take on the rival Garnets. Rye comes into Thursday’s matchup having won seven straight ballgames, and features a bevy of offensive options, lead by sophomore
Teaghan Flaherty that will test the Huskies’ up-tempo defense. “No matter who [Rye head coach Dennis] Hurlie has out there, he always does a phenomenal job,” Kail said. “They’ve got a great team and we are going to need to be ready for that.” CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com
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