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Dems look to revive gun, immigration bills
LOGAN’S RUN
By JAMES PERO Staff Writer
New Rochelle’s Jake Logan captured the 182-pound title at the Westchester County Championships on Jan. 20. Logan currently sits atop the Section I rankings in his weight class. For story, see page 15. Photo/Mike Smith
Wegmans signs deal on ‘Platinum Mile’ property By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer Normandy Real Estate Partners has negotiated a deal to sell the vacated office complex at Corporate Park Drive to Wegmans Food Markets, which plans to build a supermarket at the location. Earlier this month, the Connecticut-based commercial real estate advisory firm Newmark Knight Frank, which represented both the buyer and seller, announced that the two parties reached an agreement on the 20acre property, located at 106-110 Corporate Park Drive. “We set out on a path more than five years ago to attract alternative and more productive land uses within the I-287 corridor due to the surplus of outdated office inventory that hasn’t fit the needs of the
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community for a very long time,” said Matthew Lavell, the senior vice president at Normandy Real Estate Partners in a release. “We’re excited to add to the efforts we’ve already made in the area by closing on the sale of 106-110 Corporate Park Drive to Wegmans.” Introduced in December 2016, Wegmans plans to construct a
125,000-square-foot, 2-story grocery store, which includes a café area, at the abandoned office complex in the town’s “Platinum Mile” area. The Harrison Town Council gave the project its final approval last summer, paving the way for the Lower Hudson Valley region’s first Wegmans supermarket.
Wegmans is headquartered in Gates, New York, near the city of Rochester, where it was founded in 1916. The privately owned regional supermarket chain, which owns 93 stores across the mid-Atlantic and New England regions, is known for selling locally sourced food. According to Wegmans officials, the supermarket chain will create 180 full-time and 250 parttime positions with the company, which is planning to open a second location in the New York metropolitan area along Brooklyn Navy Yard’s Admiral’s Row, located along the East River, this year. As of press time, Wegmans plans to construct the supermarket in late spring or early summer of this year. CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com
Under a new Democratic regime, legislators will reincarnate two vetoed bills, including a piece of controversial gun legislation, that were nixed under former County Executive Rob Astorino, a Republican. The legislative agenda on Jan. 22 will feature the reintroduction of a bill to ban gun shows on county owned property that was vetoed by Astorino last year, after being passed by Democrats on the Board of Legislators. Specifically, the bill seeks to eliminate the possibility of hosting gun shows at the Westchester County Center, which Democrats say promotes a toxic gun culture in the county. While current County Executive George Latimer, a Democrat, has already signed an executive order banning the gun shows—a reinstatement of a previous ban that lapsed under Astorino—unlike the order, the passage of a more formal piece of legislation would permanently ban the shows in the future. In tandem with a bill to ban gun shows, Democrats will also reintroduce a county immigration bill that would limit the amount of information that the county shares with the federal government.
This bill was also introduced and passed last year, but was eventually vetoed by Astorino who said it would hamper the efforts of county law enforcement. Both bills are being revisited by a new Democratic majority with an extra advantage of three seats over last year’s Board of Legislators makeup. Currently, Democrats outnumber Republicans 12-5, giving them a supermajority, in addition to the support of Latimer, who unseated Astorino in November last year. In addition to both bills, Democrats will also push two bills that expand paid sick leave countywide—companies with five or more employees would be required to provide at least 40 hours of paid sick leave—as well as a bill that would ban employers in the county from asking how much prospective employees made at a previous job. These bills will mark the start of a reinvigorated progressive agenda from Latimer and the Board of Legislators, who recently elected a new majority leader, Ben Boykin, a White Plains Democrat, to replace the previous chair, Michael Kaplowitz, a Yorktown Democrat, in a divisive nomination process. CONTACT: james@hometwn.com
With a new Democratic majority, legislators will look to resurrect bills that had been vetoed under a previous Republican administration. File photo
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Boykin announces BOL committee chairmanships County DA ends bail for misdemeanor cases By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer Newly elected Westchester County Board of Legislators Chairman Ben Boykin has assigned committee chairmanship positions to members on board. On Jan. 17, Boykin, a White Plains Democrat, announced the leadership positions for each committee for the 2018-2019 legislative term. “In order for a legislative body to be robust and effective, all legislators must be engaged and accountable,” Boykin said in a release. “In determining the membership of each of these committees, my aim was to match the experience and skill sets of individual legislators with the mission and objective of their committee assignments.” According to the Westchester County Charter, the Board of Legislators, BOL, must maintain two specific committees, the Budget and Appropriations and the Legislation committees. The
Westchester County Board of Legislators Chairman Ben Boykin has assigned legislators to a number of county committees for the 2018-2019 legislative term. File photo
BOL’s chairperson determines other additional committees and their chairmanships. Boykin has assigned legislators Catherine Borgia to the Budget and Appropriations Committee, Virginia Perez to the Legislation Committee, Lyndon Williams to the Law and Major Contracts Committee, and newly elected Legislator Christopher
Johnson to the Appointments Committee. Other newly elected legislators Damon Maher, Kitley Covill and Nancy Barr have been assigned to chair the Labor and Housing Committee, Social Services Committee and the Environment, Health and Energy Committee, respectively. Republicans David Tubiolo has been assigned to the Seniors and Constituents Committee, Margaret Cunzio to the Public Safety Committee, and Jim Maisano to Intergovernmental Services Committee. Lastly, Legislator Mike Kaplowitz has been designated to the Parks, Planning and Economic Development Committee, and Majority Whip MaryJane Shimsky will chair the Public Works Committee. For the 2018-2019 legislative term, committee meetings will he held at various times on Mondays and Tuesdays. CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com
PD chief under investigation for sexual harassment
Harrison Police Chief Michael Olsey is under investigation after Detective Derka Abbate filed a complaint against him alleging he sexually harassed her for six years. File photo
Harrison Police Chief Michael Olsey is under investigation by the town/village after one of the department’s detectives filed a complaint accusing him of sexual harassment. Detective Derka Abbate filed the complaint with Harrison’s attorneys at the end of 2017, alleging that Olsey had sexually harassed her for six years. As of press time, Olsey has not been suspended from his position
as the head of the department, and town officials have not spoken publicly about the matter. Abbate, a 14-year veteran of the Harrison Police Department, is married to Richard Abbate, who is also a police officer in the department. Olsey has served as the department’s chief since December 2016, when he replaced former Chief Anthony Marraccini, who resigned amid an investigation into
how he logged his overtime hours. The Harrison Town Council serves as police commissioners and will ultimately determine the next move after the conclusion of the investigation, which is being conducted by the Law Department. Abbate and Town Attorney Frank Allegretti could not be reached for comment, as of press time. -Reporting by Franco Fino
By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer Westchester County prosecutors will stop requesting bail for most misdemeanor cases in order to end unnecessary incarceration for those that are financially poor. On Jan. 22, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino Jr. announced that the county would end the practice, which is already in effect, because it’s “outdated” and “discriminatory” to those that don’t have the financial means to post bail. “No one should languish in jail for a minor offense because of his or her inability to post bail,” Scarpino said in a release. “In most cases, these defendants are not dangerous and have not even been found guilty of a crime. It is unjust and a tremendous waste of
Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino Jr. announced earlier this week that county prosecutors will stop seeking bail in non-violent misdemeanor cases in order avoid incarcerating those that don’t have the financial means to post bail. Photo courtesy westchesterda.net
taxpayer dollars.” According to the DA’s office, the new policy will prevent pros-
ecutors from requesting bail from defendants that have committed non-violent misdemeanors. It will not, however, prevent county prosecutors from seeking bail in cases involving a victim, cases in which the defendant injures a first responder or resists arrest, and cases in which the individual has had prior felony convictions. Additionally, prosecutors can seek bail in cases where the defendant is on parole or probation, or if the individual has a history of warrants or prior bail jumping charges. Scarpino’s new guidelines were praised by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, who said the policy change is “another step forward in our efforts to build a fairer and more equal criminal justice system.” CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com
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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.
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Saturday Stories (& a Craft, too!) On Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. Ease into Saturday at the Library’s Children’s Discovery Center. Manhattanville College student volunteers will informally read favorite picture books and do a craft. Suggested for ages 2 to 4 years old.
On The Go Self-Care On Saturday, Jan. 27 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. Many of us get so busy that we think that we don’t have time to take care of ourselves. “Nourishing Your Soul” by Dr. Adwoa Akhu offers bite-sized self-care suggestions, systems, and practices for people with hectic lives. Join author and licensed clinical psychologist Akhu as she shares a few techniques you can begin using immediately to take better care of yourself.
STEM: Light-Up Snow People & Flashlights On Sunday, Jan. 28 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. Learn about circuitry by making light-up snow people and a flashlight to brighten dark winter nights. Instructor Irum Khan is a STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) enthusiast. This is the first in a weekly, five-part series for students in grades 3–6. Sessions are limited to 20 participants and are first come, first served. Come to one or all sessions.
Spark Joy! The KonMari Method On Sunday, Jan. 28 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. How do we create a peaceful, joyful life while navigating our cluttered closets and cabinets, struggling to pull together all the things we need to go about our day? Our closets never have enough room, items packed in drawers are difficult to find, and piles of books and paper can leave us feeling hopeless. Certified as the first gold accredited KonMari consultant worldwide, Karin Socci will help you start, and then complete your journey toward a wellmanaged, organized home. And, along the way, you will discover more joy. Based on the bestselling book, “The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up” by Marie Kondo.
On Mondays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. Play is important work.It requires concentration, problem-solving, cooperation, and creativity. It promotes movement, persistence, and selfexpression. The library believes in the positive impact of play and invites you to have fun with your child while building early literacy skills part of its Every Child Ready to Read program.
Computer Tutors On Wednesdays from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. Accomplished high school students in grades 10–12 will help senior citizens acquire computer skills. Senior citizens (beginners or intermediates) are invited to sign up for computer instruction. Please register online, at the Reference Desk, or by calling the library at 835-0324.
Pajama Party with Chloe On Wednesdays from 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the 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.
Jewelry-Making Workshop
SCORE: One-On-One Mentoring
On Monday, Jan. 29 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the West Harrison Branch. Jewelry-making with instructor, Jenny Ross, of Bangkok Beads. Create either a necklace or earrings and bracelet, your choice. All materials will be supplied. Registration is encouraged online or by calling the library at 9482092.
On Wednesday, Jan. 31 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.
5th & 6th Grade Book Club/Parent Kickoff On Monday, Jan. 29 from 7 p.m. 7:45 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. One quick book in three weeks. Come explore, read about, talk about and share stories about middle school in this unique three-session series. Join in discussions sparked by the popular, award-winning book, “Drama” by Raina Telgemeier. In the first session on Jan. 29, parents and tweens meet together for introductions, followed by breakout sessions. Parents join presenter Ann Magalhaes, a parent educator based in Rye, who leads classes and workshops using the London-based Parent Practice positive parenting methodologies. Tweens will gather with Harrison Library youth librarians Marilyn Horton and Donna Pesce. Tweens, please read up to page 51 for this session.
Tuesday Scrabble Club On Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the West Harrison Branch. Once a week, come join other 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.
Gentle Yoga: Health & Wellness Series 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.
Sing-Along Sundays with Chloe
Tween Tuesdays
On Sundays from 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. Celebrate early childhood through music and movement. Children and parents are sure to love the captivating songs, live accordion music, and activities designed with specific cognitive
On Tuesday, Jan. 30 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. For ages 6 to 12. Try this backwards take on an old fashioned book group. Talk about what you’ve read. Hear what others are reading. Drop in for a different activity each week when school is in session.
Groundhog Storytime & Craft On Thursday, Feb. 1 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. For ages 1 to 4. This program encourages prereading skills and develops listening skills through stories and songs, followed by a fun and simple craft for the little ones to make and bring home.
Chloe’s Sign and Play On Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. Give your child the gift of language. 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.
Origami On Friday, Feb. 2 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the West Harrison Branch. Come and learn how to make gift tissue snowflakes and camellia bookmarks. This activity meets on the first Friday of each month. No registration required.
Conservational English On Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the West Harrison Branch. This is an informal program of conversation and practice of the English language. Practice some English and make new friends.
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.
Uncommon Ground concert On Friday, Feb. 2 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 300 Harrison Ave. in Harrison. The Harrison Public Library is partnering with Concerts At the Saints for another Library Community Concert featuring Uncommon Ground, a bluegrass band that takes the audience on a musical journey where rock energy coexists peacefully with old-time mountain soul; traditional, backwoods melodies combine with hard-hitting rhythms & heavenly vocals. Admission is free, and snacks will be available. Doors open at 7 p.m.
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.
Nerf/Floor Hockey This is a free four-week indoor program at the Sollazzo and Leo Mintzer centers. At the Sollazzo Center: kindergarten starts Monday, Jan. 29 from 3:20 p.m. to 4 p.m. or 4 p.m. to 4:40 p.m.; first and second grades start Tuesday, Jan. 30 from 3:20 p.m. to 4 p.m. or 4 p.m. to 4:40 p.m.; third, fourth and fifth grades start Wednesday, Jan. 31 from 3:20 p.m. to 4 p.m. At the Leo Mintzer Center: kindergarten and first grade starts Monday, Jan. 29 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.; grades two and three start Tuesday, Jan. 30 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.; grades four and five start Wednesday, Jan. 31 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
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, 2313481, 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.
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Quincy Phillips, a freshman at SUNY Purchase College, is pursuing his bachelor’s degree debt-free thanks to a full-tuition four-year scholarship he received from “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” and Walmart. Now in the second semester of his freshman year, Phillips said he loves the environment of SUNY Purchase, and the passion students demonstrate for the arts. Prior to SUNY Purchase, Phillips attended Summit Academy Charter School in Red Hook, Brooklyn, where he was one of 41 students to receive a fouryear scholarship to any college in New York state through DeGeneres’ show and Walmart. Natasha Campbell, executive director and founder of Summit Academy, said the scholarships have changed her students’ lives. Campbell first made DeGeneres aware of the students in Red Hook in November 2016. “I had sent an email to the show talking about the extraordinary staff and children we had,” Campbell said. “[I talked] about how much we had done despite the challenges the kids face.” According to the 2014 Existing Conditions and Brownfields Analysis, a document that helps community organizations plan revitalization projects, Red Hook has a poverty rate of more than 40 percent. In the email, Campbell also mentioned how the students at Summit Academy exemplified what it meant to persevere.
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“They were the complete opposite of what [you] think of when you hear about children in urban communities,” she said. “They were college bound, and that wasn’t the norm for this community.” In February 2017, DeGeneres invited Cheryl Swift, principal at Summit Academy, and Campbell to come on the show, where DeGeneres and Walmart gifted the school a check for $25,000. Campbell said the donation went towards supporting Summit Academy’s College & Career Readiness Program, a program that works to better prepare students for the future. “It helped with all of the preparatory programs that would ensure that our seniors graduated and enrolled into college,” Campbell said. Campbell said that the Summit Academy Class of 2016 had a 90 percent rate of college enrollment, and the Class of 2017 had
92 percent of students enrolled in college, with another 5 percent attending college in January. Two weeks after Swift and Campbell’s appearance on DeGeneres’ show, the senior Class of 2017 at Summit Academy’s were flown out to Los Angeles to come on the show. “I remember going on the show and one of the Ellen producers was like, ‘We really want you to be on stage for Ellen to interview you,’” Phillips said. “I was like, ‘No, this can’t be happening.’” After being interviewed with a few other of his classmates, the students gathered for a group photo, where DeGeneres announced the scholarships. “We’ve never done anything this big before, “DeGeneres said. DeGeneres said she had reached out to Walmart, who agreed to partner with the show to give scholarships to the students. The gift totaled $1.6 million. Campbell said this opportunity has made it so the students don’t have to carry the burden of financial debt. According to studentloanhero.com, a website dedicated to helping students manage and repay their student loans, “the average Class of 2016 graduate has $37,172 in student loan debt.” Campbell said this gift also showed the students that people believe in their potential and are willing to invest in their futures. While Phillips is studying for his degree in visual arts, he says that the scholarship has made him more appreciative of the things he has. “I count my blessing and my opportunities, and I take advantage of them,” he said. CONTACT: taylor@hometwn.com
Quincy Phillips, a freshman at SUNY Purchase College, who is a recipient of a full scholarship through “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” and Walmart.
The 41 students from the Class of 2017 at Summit Academy Charter School receive full scholarships to any college in New York state through “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” and Walmart. Photos courtesy Michael Rozman
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Westchester food bank receives grant from Wells Fargo Food Bank for Westchester recently received a first-time grant of $10,000 from the Wells Fargo Foundation. These funds will support the Food Bank’s Food Assistance Distribution programs, and will provide more than 23,800 meals to Westchester children and families in need. Additionally, Wells Fargo recently donated 1,296 pounds of food collected through the Wells Fargo nationwide Holiday Food Bank drive.
“It is because of our great supporters like the Wells Fargo Foundation that we can continue to address the issue of hunger in our county and help our neighbors who need it the most,” said Leslie Gordon, president & CEO of Food Bank for Westchester. “We are so thankful to the Wells Fargo Foundation for this firsttime grant and we look forward to continuing a great partnership with them in the future.”
Food Bank for Westchester collaborates with a network of member agencies to provide food directly to the men, women and children facing hunger. Food donations are sourced, sorted, inspected, and stored at The Food Bank, and prepared for distribution to its frontline food pantries, soup kitchens and shelters. The Food Bank also provides food directly to the people we serve through a farmers
ShopRite helps replenish food pantries in Westchester ShopRite Supermarkets Inc., owner and operator of 35 stores throughout New York and New Jersey, announced it has partnered with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York for its annual Feeding Our Neighbors campaign and Cornell Cooperative Extension and Eat Smart New York Hudson Valley’s Nourish Your Neighbor healthy food drive initiative. The partnerships are part of a joint effort to replenish food pantries throughout the Hudson Valley region. Specifically, from Sunday, Jan. 21 through Sunday, Feb. 3, 27 ShopRite stores throughout Westchester County and the mid-Hudson region will collect donations at checkout for Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of New York. Shoppers can make monetary donations, or donate non-perishable food to support the archdiocesan-wide effort to raise food and funds to replenish food pantries and soup kitchens that feed hungry neighbors during the most critical time of the year. In addition, Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Eat Smart New York will lend support via Nourish Your Neighbor, an educational food drive initiative designed to encourage healthier food donations to food pantries throughout the year, by providing shoppers with food donation bags and healthy shopping lists designed to provide donors with assistance in selecting nutritious options while they shop. Eat Smart New York will also put together pre-packaged shopping bags filled with healthy foods that customers can purchase to support the food drive, taking the guess work out of giving. “We are honored to partner with Catholic Charites, Eat Smart New York Hudson Valley and Cornell Cooperative Extension on several healthy food drive events,” said Tom Urtz, vice pres-
From left, Yonathan Whitehouse, Wells Fargo Greater NY regional commercial banker officer; Jean Julien, Yonkers Community Bank branch manager; John Mulvey, Wells Fargo Greater New York regional commercial banker officer; Peg Nolan, Wells Fargo Greater New York regional cmmercial banker officer; Annette Herber, Wells Fargo Greater New York regional commercial banker officer; Leslie Gordon, president and CEO of Food Bank for Westchester; Catherine Strother, Wells Fargo Greater New York regional commercial banker officer; Charlene Carlino, Wells Fargo Greater New York regional commercial banker officer; Deborah Smith, Head of Wells Fargo Foundation for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut; and Melinda White, Greater New York regional commercial banking officer. Contributed photo
ident of operations for ShopRite Supermarkets Inc. “Food insecurity continues to be a major issue within the communities we serve, and our ShopRite family is proud to do our part to help our neighbors in need. Thanks to the support of our generous employees, customers and partners, we hope we can continue to make a difference in the fight against hunger.” “We are grateful to ShopRite and their customers for their continued generosity in support of the Feeding Our Neighbors food drive,” said Monsignor Kevin Sullivan, executive director of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York. “The donations come at a time when food pantries are struggling to keep their shelves stocked and clients fed. Both the food collected and the funds raised will go a long way in helping local food pantries and soup kitchens replenish their inventory and feed our hungry neighbors. Working together, we’re able to make a much-needed difference in our communities.” In 2017, Feeding Our Neighbors raised the equivalent of more than 1.5 million meals, supported in large part by $92,000 in cash donations and nearly 23,000 pounds of food collected at ShopRite locations
throughout the Hudson Valley. Catholic Charities, in partnership with ShopRite, aims to surpass those results in 2018 to feed the hungry across New York. “There is a definite gap in food pantry inventory, creating a system-wide change for food donations is a tall order,” stated Stefanie Hubert, project director of Eat Smart New York Hudson Valley. “However, with the support and collaboration of ShopRite Supermarkets, Inc., our neighbors will have the ability to obtain healthier foods that otherwise may not be available to them. This is just one spoke in the wheel of Eat Smart New York’s multifaceted approach to obesity prevention.” The Nourish Your Neighbor campaign is part of a wider effort by Cornell Cooperative Extension and Eat Smart New York to effect positive change – such as more nutritious offerings – at local food pantries. The stores participating in the campaign in Westchester County include ShopRite of Bedford, ShopRite of Cortlandt, ShopRite of Croton, ShopRite of New Rochelle, ShopRite of Scarsdale, ShopRite of Thornwood, ShopRite of Greenway Plaza and ShopRite of Tuckahoe Road in Yonkers, and ShopRite of White Plains. (Submitted)
market style distribution called Mobile Food Pantry. “The reality is that there are many hungry residents who depend on meal programs and food pantries,” said Deborah Smith, head of the Wells Fargo Founda-
tion for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. “Thanks to the dedication of Food Bank of Westchester and its volunteer network, more than 200,000 County residents are receiving the help and nourishment they deserve. We are
thrilled to partner with the team in addressing ongoing local needs in Westchester County area.” For more information about the Food Bank for Westchester, visit foodbankforwestchester. org. (Submitted)
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Latimer sets collegial tone, stresses bipartisanship By LINNET TSE Contributor
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Addressing a packed audience at the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Local Summit’s Jan. 16 breakfast program, new Westchester County Executive George Latimer spoke of “setting a different tone with a different set of philosophies.” His early actions fulfilled campaign promises and were symbolic of the collegial tone he wants to achieve. In his first day in office, Latimer, a Democrat, issued an executive order that will keep his and his predecessor’s names off county signs, sending the message that county assets belong to the people of Westchester, and not to the county executive. A second executive order, a “good neighbor” policy, will guarantee that local municipalities are consulted on significant projects involving county land. His third executive order banned gun shows from county-owned property. Latimer’s six issue-based transition committees—health, social services, criminal justice, economic development, operations services, and administrative services—also demonstrates his commitment to listen and work collaboratively. Committees have solicited input from county residents, giving them the opportunity to help shape public policy and identify the new administration’s priorities. He anticipates that the committees’ recommendations will be released by the end of the month. Contrasting his philosophy with that of his predecessor, Latimer said he strongly believes that “government has a valid role to play in our everyday lives.” Latimer acknowledged the county’s high property taxes, but challenged the audience to consider the value of services we receive: “What is the value of public schools in society? What is the value of local services?” Latimer anticipates that the tax changes that eliminate the deductibility of state and local taxes will put tremendous pressure on county and local governments and school districts, and will require a serious dialogue about the level of the services provided by these entities. After seven years of flat tax levies under his prede-
Westchester County Executive George Latimer speaks at the latest Larchmont-Mamaroneck Local Summit breakfast program on Jan. 16. Photo/John Gitlitz
cessor, Latimer also questions the financial health of the county. He has asked New York State Controller Thomas DiNapoli to send a team to conduct a review of the policies and practices employed in Westchester County finances. Latimer firmly holds the belief that problems can be solved by working together, across the aisle, and looks forward to a collaborative relationship with the county Legislature. In response to questions from the audience, Latimer noted that he will be making some staffing changes over the next few months in the county boards and commissions, including the Human Rights Commission. Latimer reported that the Board of Legislators will be revisiting plans for the privatization of Westchester County Airport, which he believes merits a public policy discussion. Latimer openly questions whether the county should be giving up the decision-making authority for the airport in exchange for financial compensation. Latimer also noted that the Board of Legislators will be revisiting the immigration protection law they enacted last year.
Latimer anticipates that they will come up with a plan that “passes muster with the advocacy community as well as with the law enforcement community.” Asked about county support of the Army Corp of Engineers’ flood mitigation plan for the village of Mamaroneck, Latimer expressed his view that the county should commit to its piece of the cost in the budget; county commitment is necessary for the state to budget their share. Latimer pledged “110 percent” effort on behalf of the residents of Westchester County, citing a sense of urgency to use the opportunity he’s been given and to use it well. This breakfast forum was hosted by the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Local Summit, an informal community council that seeks to make life better for all in the tri-municipal area. Its monthly meetings are held at the Nautilus Diner in Mamaroneck at 7:45 a.m, on the third Tuesday of the month. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, Feb. 13, when the latest plans for Hampshire Country Club will be presented.
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By SIBYLLA CHIPAZIWA Assistant Editor Choosing a cartoon for The New Yorker is a tough job, and someone has to submit quite a few with the hopes of being the chosen one. So, what happens to those that don’t make the cut? David Ostow, a cartoonist and the curator of the “Not OK” exhibit now on display at the Rye Free Reading Room, decided to gather some friends and do something with the rejections. “Most of the people I reached out to were very enthusiastic about being in the show,” Ostow said. “You produce so much to be published, and you’re left with so many you haven’t sold.” A trained architect, Ostow, 38, got into cartooning after helping his sister with illustrations for a novel loosely based on their childhood. He continued to draw, and eventually built a community of fellow cartoonists. Some artists Ostow knew had started to submit to the magazine, and he followed suit. The New Yorker is known for its tonguein-cheek observational cartoons, and cracking the magazine is “an arduous process,” according to Ostow. He has yet to have his work printed in the publication, though some of his work can be seen online. Around two years ago, Ostow ran an exhibit in Bushwick, Brooklyn where he and some of his cartoonist friends displayed their work. Last year was the first time “Not OK” was on show, focusing on rejected The New Yorker cartoons that the artists still wanted people to see. Maggie Larson, 30, is one of the cartoonists in the exhibit and has had around eight works published in the magazine so far. “Part of handling rejection is getting used to it, and recognizing that it’s part of the process,” she said. “It’s also a chance to rise to the challenge…. Not getting attached definitely helps.”
Chris Shoemaker, the director at the Rye library, knew about the first “Not OK” exhibit through his brother-in-law, Ellis Rosen, who is another cartoonist on show. “Thinking of the Rye community, I thought that residents would enjoy getting to see pieces of art that were pitched and didn’t quite make it,” Shoemaker said. “People have had a good chuckle.” Rosen, 32, became a cartoonist after seeing a fellow illustrator begin to submit work to the magazine. “It looked like so much fun,” he said, adding that anyone who is interested should give it a try. “[Rejection] is a given; I do feel bad about it on Friday nights. You just move on to the
next batch and get excited about that possibility of selling one of those.” “Not OK” will be on display at the Rye Free Reading Room through Wednesday, Jan. 31, and works are for sale. There will be a panel with Ostow, Larson, Rosen and two other cartoonists on Saturday, Jan. 27 to see the faces behind work. For more information, visit ryelibrary.org.
Ellis Rosen’s “Rabbit Revenge,” one of the pieces in the “Not OK” exhibit at the Rye Free Reading Room. Photo courtesy David Ostow
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One of Maggie Larson’s works in the “Not OK” exhibit. Photo courtesy Chris Shoemaker
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The pre-playoff picture LIVE MIKE Mike Smith
Most area fans might tell you that the most exciting time of any sports season comes between the time that playoff seeds are announced and the day when a Section I champion is finally crowned. To be honest, it’s not hard to understand why; simply earning a postseason berth is a big deal for a lot of programs, and every team—even those with lower seeds—comes into the playoffs confident that they can put together an inspired stretch that will see them emerge as champions. But as someone who covers the day-to-day happenings on the local sports scene, I’d have to disagree. For me, there’s no time quite as exciting—or as important—as the last couple of weeks before the playoffs in the winter season; specifically, right now. Regardless of the sport in question, these few weeks set the
stage for the postseason, both in terms of driving narrative and seeding implications. With a few months under their belt, teams are finally beginning to define themselves establish their programs as contenders or also-rans in the upcoming tournaments. And what better way to find out who you are as a squad than to test yourself against the rest of your league opponents. On Tuesday, there was certainly no shortage of thrilling league contests: Rye’s boys needed a three-point play with 0.4 seconds left on the clock to top rival Pelham; New Rochelle needed a late surge to put White Plains away; and the Huguenots’ next two league opponents, Mount Vernon and Scarsdale, were locked in an epic struggle that saw the perennial Class AA favorite Knights escape with a 72-68 victory. And it’s not just games on the boys’ end, or basketball at all for that matter. On Jan. 19, girls’ hoopsters from Eastchester and Harrison added another chapter to their recent rivalry, with the Eagles edging the visiting Hus-
kies in a nail biter. Harrison won’t have to wait too long for a shot at redemption, however, as the two clubs will lock horns again on Feb. 6 in a potential playoff preview. And that’s what I love about this stretch of the regular season; how a team fares over the final few weeks of the schedule can be telling. Does a particular squad have a knack for late game heroics? Is a program’s young nucleus starting to gel just in time for a deep tournament run? Does a coach need to look to the bench to find some sort of spark? Those are the questions we start to ask right now, and even though it might be a few weeks before we get a definitive answer, this is the time when the puzzle pieces are starting to fit together and the bigger picture is starting to come into focus. So don’t wait until the first round of the playoffs to start cheering on your teams; this is where the magic starts.
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New Rochelle’s Jaylen Mention beats Pat Wynne to the hoop on Jan. 23. New Rochelle topped White Plains 77-59 in an important league contest. Photo/Mike Smith
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New Ro takes 2nd at Counties
New Rochelle’s Jake Logan tangles with a wrestler from John Jay at the Westchester County Championships on Jan. 20. Logan won the 182-pound title.
A Mamaroneck wrestler sizes up a White Plains opponent on Jan. 20.
By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor The area’s top high school wrestlers descended on Yonkers Middle High School on Jan. 20 to compete in the annual Westchester County Championships, and while Fox Lane may have taken top team honors, a number of local teams—and athletes—also shined on the county’s biggest
stage. As teams look ahead to the upcoming postseason schedule, last weekend’s event should serve as a good measuring stick for the road ahead. With three champions and five finalists, the Foxes amassed 196 points on the day, creating some separation between themselves and second-place finisher New Rochelle, which tallied 140 points. But despite falling short of a coun-
ty title, Huguenot head coach Eddie Ortiz was enthusiastic about his charges’ performances. “I was very pleased with the way we wrestled, this may have been our best tournament of the year,” he said. “Especially because we ran into a few losses early on and guys had to battle through wrestle-backs and they did a great job.” The Huguenots’ lone champi-
Harrison’s Zach Finn competes at the Westchester County Championships. Finn placed third in the 182-pound bracket. Photos/Mike Smith
on on the day was junior Jake Logan, the top-ranked 182-pounder in Section I. For the second time in two weeks, Logan earned a victory over second-ranked Jacob Ferreira from Horace Greeley, topping him 3-1 in the finals. At the Eastern States meet on Jan. 13, Logan edged Ferreira with a 5-4 victory. “[Jake] has been winning so many matches with pinfalls this year, that match at the Eastern States was really the first time he had to go a full six minutes,” Ortiz said. “But he looked more dominant [on Saturday]; you could tell that his stamina had increased and he was wrestling with a lot more confidence.” Logan was the only Huguenot wrestler to reach the finals, although Kobe Simpson (126 pounds) and Aidan Lilly (220) both advanced to the semis. Other area schools in attendance included Mamaroneck, led by 145-pound runner-up Crew Fullerton, which finished in eighth place; 14th place Eastchester, who saw Steven Bilali claim the 170-pound championship; and Harrison, led by 113-pound champ Tyler Joseph, which placed 17th. Rye finished 22nd and was led by Chase Bekkerus, who fell to Bilali in the 170-pound semis. But New Rochelle’s second place finish might be even more impressive given the tumultuous
An Eastchester wrestler locks up with a Yorktown grappler on Jan. 20.
week in the school district leading up to the county meet. On Jan. 10, a New Rochelle High School student was stabbed to death at the North Avenue Dunkin Donuts, and an escalation after another off-campus assault on Jan. 17 led to an in-school stabbing the following day. Ortiz said that he is happy that athletics can provide New Rochelle students with some level of routine in a trying time and was proud of the mental toughness displayed by his athletes
over the last few days. “It has been a tough week for everyone, and I think the kids just tried to go to practice, work hard, because for those two hours a day, they can forget about the other stuff that’s happening, be it problems in school or problems at home,” he said. “I know the New Rochelle community is going to come together, and for the athletes, this is the best thing they can be doing in a challenging time.” CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com
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