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Latimer upends Astorino, wins county executive race Dems break Town Council majority; Amelio out By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer

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By CHRISTIAN FALCONE Editor-in-Chief Republicans in Westchester didn’t stand a chance on Tuesday night, as a Democratic voter surge culminated with the ushering in of state Sen. George Latimer to the highest elected office in the county. The failed re-election for incumbent County Executive Rob Astorino, a two-term Republican, was decisive and swift. As the results began to pour in shortly after 9 p.m. on Nov. 7, the numbers quickly shifted in Latimer’s favor, and what materialized into a double-digit margin early on never tightened. It was a sobering night at the polls for Republicans throughout Westchester, who were left to regroup amid fears that the turnout was in direct response to President Donald Trump’s policies.

Termed the “Trump effect,” it was too much to overcome even for Astorino, who had defied odds in his previous election victories despite a 2-to-1 voter registration disadvantage for Republicans. According to the unofficial county Board of Elections tallies, Latimer captured 116,767 votes, equating to 57 percent of the popular vote, compared to Astorino’s 89,463 votes, or 43 percent. The turnout shows a stark turnaround from when Astorino successfully won re-election in 2013. With his biggest win to date, Latimer continues his unbeaten streak of 18 consecutive elections, which started off in 1987 in a run for the Rye City Council. He then successfully worked his way through the Westchester County Board of Legislators and into the New York state Legislature. Latimer has held some level of

elected office for 30 years. Joined by a packed house of supporters at the Coliseum White Plains, Latimer offered victory remarks to raucous cheers from the audience. “We are going to run this county well,” he said. “We’re going to run it on progressive values; we’re going to keep your taxes in line, but it’s not going to be just about taxes.” Latimer said his administration would be about jobs, housing, transportation, health care and also taxes. “We are going to show you in Westchester what we’re going to show you in the nation in three years,” he added, offering a prelude to the 2020 presidential race, “how to run America the right way.” The campaign was hard fought but also full of mudslinging from both sides. Astorino, with a significant war chest, outspent

Latimer by a 3-to-1 margin. At the Crowne Plaza White Plains, Astorino awaited the results alongside his supporters. He held out for most of the night hoping the numbers would eventually swing in his favor. But it wasn’t meant to be. At approximately 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Astorino called Latimer to concede the race and offer his congratulations. “George and I have been friends for quite a long time and served together as well,” he said. “And in the heat of an election… we’re glad we’re at this point so we can go back to being friends…. I look forward to working with him and his team to ensure a very smooth transition in January.” The county executive then addressed his friends, family and supporters. LATIMER continued on page 8

In a surprise turn of events, Harrison Town Council candidate Frank Gordon, a Democrat, edged out incumbent Councilwoman Marlane Amelio, a Republican. Mayor Ron Belmont, who ran unopposed, and Councilman Rich Dionisio, both Republicans, were also re-elected to their seats. Bucking the trend of recent Harrison races, election night belonged to Democrats who were mostly successful across the board throughout Westchester County. According to unofficial results from the county Board of Elections, Dionisio won 45 percent of the votes cast, with 4,486, while Gordon captured 28 percent, with 2,815. Amelio, who has served on the Town Council since 2010, came up 52 votes short, securing 27 percent of the total vote. Outside of a countywide surge in Democratic voters revolting against President Donald Trump, much of the spotlight in the local election cycle was on the receiver of taxes race, where controversial Republican candidate Michael Giordano defeated Maria Mioli Pennella, a registered Republican who ran on the Democratic line. Giordano captured 47 percent of the vote compared to Mioli Pennella’s 42 percent. Independent candidate Helen Pesce finished with 8 percent of the vote, while Rosa Mastrogiacomo-Luongo, who was defeated by Giordano in a Republican primary, still appeared on the general election ballot as a Reform Party candidate and finished with 3 percent of the vote. Earlier this year, the Review

confirmed that Giordano, who currently works in the tax receiver’s office, does not live in Harrison. On tax forms, he indicated that his primary residence is a property that he owns in Brewster, in Putnam County. The position of receiver of taxes is elected to a four-year term and pays an annual salary of $101,050. What was assumed to be another victory for town Republicans, Gordon’s upset allows town Democrats to break up a long held all-Republican town board with Amelio’s ouster. Amelio was the only Republican up for re-election that was not cross-endorsed by the Harrison Democratic Committee, and she also lost the backing of the local Conservative Party to Gordon, who received 428 votes from that line. Once sworn in, Gordon will join four other Republicans: Dionisio, Steve Malfitano, Fred Sciliano and Belmont, who has been serving as mayor since 2011. In Harrison, mayors are elected to four-year terms and council members are elected to two-year terms. “I’m excited to be able to serve the town of Harrison in this capacity once again,” said Dionisio, who was elected in a special election DEMS continued on page 7

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Gelfarb defeated in Democratic pushback vote Westchester Philharmonic holds annual Winter Pops! In the end, the outcome didn’t prove much of a surprise as Democrat Nancy Barr rode a wave of Democratic voting on Election Day to catapult her to victory over incumbent David Gelfarb. Barr, of Rye Brook, secured her win with 52 percent of the vote, 4,743 votes, according to unofficial Westchester County Board of Election tallies. County Legislator Gelfarb, a Rye Brook Republican, captured 48 percent of the vote, 4,213 votes, and now, after three terms in county office, will soon vacate the sixth legislative district, which consists of the villages of Port Chester and Rye Brook, the town of Rye and a portion of the town/village of Harrison. With her first run at political office, Barr, 57, ran a grassroots campaign focused on balancing the county’s budget, gun regulation and opposing the privatization of the Westchester airport in nearby White Plains. In July, County Executive Rob Astorino, a Republican, announced that he planned to privatize the airport as a means to create additional revenue for the county. Barr referred to the matter a “critical issue,” and said that, “A

Nancy Barr, a Rye Brook Democrat, scored a victory over Westchester County Legislator David Gelfarb. Barr celebrated her win at the Coliseum White Plains alongside many of the county’s top Democrats. Photo/Andrew Dapolite

plan that calls for any expansion without a thorough analysis of the environmental impact is nothing short of negligent.” She also characterized her opponent as a supporter of the airport plan in campaign mailers. However, Gelfarb was also vocal in his opposition to privatization. Barr has lived in Rye Brook for more than 20 years, where she works as an attorney. She received her degree from Yale Law. She has served as the president of the Blind Brook-Rye school district Board of Education, and as a member of We Persist, a Democratic organization that began

after the Women’s March to help protect people’s civil rights. County legislators are elected to serve two-year terms at a base salary of $49,200 annually. Barr couldn’t be reached for comment, as of press time. -Reporting by Taylor Brown

On Dec. 17, at 3 p.m. one of Broadways brightest stars takes the stage at the Concert Hall at the Performing Arts Center at SUNY Purchase College for the Westchester Philharmonic’s Winter Pops! A sold-out seasonal favorite since its introduction over a decade ago, Winter Pops!, led by Ted Sperling, principal conductor, this year welcomes vocalist Laura Michelle Kelly plus a special appearance by violinist Kelly Hall-Tompkins. Kelly won an Olivier Award as the high-flying nanny in London’s West End production of “Mary Poppins” and played Sylvia Llewelyn Davies in “Finding Neverland” on Broadway and at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge. She went on to reprise her “Poppins” role at DC’s Ford’s Theater in a special performance for the Obamas, which also aired on ABC. Kelly most recently starred in Broadway productions of “South Pacific” and “The King and I” under the direction of Bartlett Sher.

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Ted Sperling, principal conductor for Winter Pops! Photos courtesy WestchesterPhil.org

Laura Michelle Kelly, vocalist in Winter Pops!

Winter Pops! On Dec. 17 also includes a special appearance by the Phil’s upcoming Feb. 11 concert headliner, Hall-Tompkins, performing her remarkable (yet unseen!) violin solos from the recent Broadway revival of “Fiddler on the Roof,” under the musical direction of Pops! conductor Sperling. Audiences can keep the holiday fun going at the popular Pops After-Party! Mingle with Sperling, Kelly, Hall-Tompkins and orchestra musicians while enjoying more live music, scrumptious hors d’oeuvres and a wine tasting with Aries Fine Wines & Spirits. Early reservations are a must! Single tickets range from $36$98. Call the Performing Arts Center Box Office at 251-6200 or visit ArtsCenter.org for concert tickets. College student/group discounts are also available. Pops After-Party tickets are $30 and include appetizers and wine tasting. Call the Westchester Philharmonic at 682-3707 or visit WestchesterPhil.org for party tickets. (Submitted)

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What’s going on... Harrison Public Library

sion. The library believes in the positive impact of play. The library invites you and your child to join in this meaningful and fun pursuit.

Tuesday Scrabble Club

For more information on hours and programs, visit harrisonpl.org. The West Harrison Branch will be closed on Friday, Nov. 10 in observance of Veterans Day.

Storytime & Craft On Saturdays 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.

The Art of Personal Narrative On Saturday, Nov. 11 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. This open-level class with Mindy Lewis is for anyone interested in writing personal narrative in any form: memoir, creative nonfiction, or personal essay. Through insightful critique and focused discussion, participants will hone the tools of strong writing: distinctive voice, precise language, resonant imagery, vivid sensory description, dramatic scene and dialogue, and inventive form. No registration required. Limited to 15; first come, first served. Open to all levels

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.

Tween Tuesdays On Tuesday, Nov. 14 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. New this fall: something different each week for ages 6 to 12. No registration needed.

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 (grades 1012) will help senior citizens acquire computer skills. Senior citizens (beginners or intermediates) are invited to sign up for computer instruction. While walk-ins are welcome, register online 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.

Sing-Along Sundays with Chloe

SCORE: One-On-One Mentoring

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 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.

On Wednesday, Nov. 15 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.

Discovery Play On Monday, Nov. 13 from 10 a.m. to 11:15 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 self-expres-

Thanksgiving craft On Thursday, Nov. 16 from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the West Harrison Branch. For ages 1 to 5. Immediately after Mother Goose, participants will make a

fun Thanksgiving-themed craft.

How To Make the Very Best Thanksgiving Stuffing On Thursday, Nov. 16 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. Make one of the best Thanksgiving stuffing recipes with Mark Filippo and impress your guests. No registration required. Limited to 35 participants; first come, first served.

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.

Library Out Loud: Open Mic Night On Thursday, Nov. 16 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. Read it, speak it, sing it, and own it at the Open Mic Night organized by The Harrison Players. Come with a short piece (maximum of eight minutes in length) to share with a general audience, or simply join to listen to works that may be meeting others’ ears for the first time. Registration starts at 7 p.m., the show starts at 7:30 p.m.

Discovery Play On Friday, Nov. 17 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the West Harrison Branch. Let’s all play. Join the library for an informal program based on unstructured play. This drop-in playtime includes puzzles and games for children ages birth to 5, with a caregiver. No registration required.

tion of the town code. Piled leaves in the street poses both a safety hazard and potential for clogging drains. Loose leaves must be segregated from brush piles. Upon completion of loose leaf pickup, organic yard waste (including leaves) placed in brown paper bags (maximum of 10) or open containers, and placed at the curb, will continue to be collected by the Sanitation Department on the last day of your normally scheduled garbage collection, either Thursday or Friday, following the regularly scheduled garbage collection.

Harrison Recreation Please be aware that parents must have a current 2017 ID card to register children for all programs. Please be prepared to show proof of residency with a current utility bill and driver’s license. A school report card or progress report is required for a child ID card. For more information, visit harrison-ny. gov/recreation.

Mixed Media A fun class to unwind, create, explore using a variety of media. Experimentation and exploration is encouraged. Let your imagination soar. Classes will be held at the Sollazzo Center from Nov. 28 through Feb. 13, 2018 on Tuesdays from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. For grades K–2. Fee: $175; make check payable to Doreen Grozinger. For more information, call instructor Doreen Grozinger at 645-2738.

Fine Art More independent work including drawing, painting, collage, printing, assemblages and altered art. Drawing from life as well as imagination. Classes will be held at the Sollazzo Center from Nov. 30 through Feb. 15, 2018 on Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. For grades 3–6. Fee: $200; make check payable to Doreen Grozinger. For more information, call instructor Doreen Grozinger at 645-2738.

LEGOLAND Westchester

Yoga with Angela

LEGO Star Wars Days

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.

From Friday, Nov. 17 through Sunday, Nov. 19. May the Force be with you as Jedi Knights, Droids and Clone Troopers invade LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester during the LEGO Star Wars Days. The weekend features fun-filled activities for all ages including a themed mosaic build in the Master Builder Academy, a Star Wars MINILAND scavenger hunt, and photo opportunities with LEGO Star Wars creations built by the center’s Master Model Builder. Star Wars fans are encouraged to dress as their favorite character while exploring the ultimate LEGO Star Wars galaxy of fun. Costumed fan groups will also make appearances to meet and greet fans of all ages. Annual Pass holders are encouraged to attend the LEGO Star Wars Days kickoff at 4 p.m. on Nov. 17. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester is located at 39 Fitzgerald St., Yonkers. Tickets start at $15.95; children under 2 are free. Opening hours: Friday and Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, call 866243-0770 or visit legolanddiscoverycenter.com/ westchester.

Spark Joy! The KonMari Method On Saturday, Nov. 18 from 11 a.m. to noon at the West Harrison Branch. Join Karin Socci, one of the few certified KonMari consultants outside of Japan, as she teaches participants the basics. Socci will explain how to focus on categories of items in your home, which will then allow you to decide what to keep and what to discard, by whether it “sparks joy.” Based on the bestselling book, “The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up” by Marie Kondo. Registration is required. Please sign up for this event online or by calling the library at 948-2092.

Harrison news Curbside leaf collection Leaves may be placed loose at the curbside for pickup after the regularly scheduled Thursday or Friday garbage collection. No loose curbside leaves will be permitted after Dec. 15. Visit harrison-ny. gov for curbside leaf collection do’s and don’ts. During the week of Monday, Dec. 18, the Highway Department will make a final curbside collection of loose leaves in each neighborhood. Do not place leaves in the street as this is a viola-

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County outlines terrorism preparedness plan

Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino has announced that the county is stepping up patrols and that anti-terrorism units have been put in place. Contributed photo

In the aftermath of the deadly domestic terrorist attack in lower Manhattan, Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino outlined a series of anti-terrorism initiatives in place to ensure the public’s safety and said that police patrols have been increased at parkways, parks and other popular gathering places. Joined by George N. Longworth, commissioner of Westchester County’s Department of Public Safety, and members of law enforcement, Astorino discussed Westchester’s preparedness, which includes measures already in place to safeguard against any potential copycat crimes, lone-wolf attacks or terrorist activities that could potentially prey on innocent civilians. “We are always assessing real-world threats, and working closely with our partners on the federal, state and local levels,” Astorino said. “In these times we live in, we must always be vigilant. The public can be rest-assured that we are as prepared as we can be for an attack like the horrific and cowardly one that occurred yesterday. Our intelligence gathering, counter-terrorism efforts and stepped-up patrols are in place to protect resi-

dents, businesses and critical infrastructure in Westchester from potential terrorist activity.” Astorino also offered condolences to the victims of the attack and their families. “The people of Westchester share the sorrow and anger being felt by those most impacted by this awful event,” Astorino said. “We have also offered our assistance to New York City and stand ready to help in any way that we can.” Both Astorino and Longworth noted that county police detectives are assigned to the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force – made up of federal, state and local law enforcement to ensure proper coordination – and were on scene in lower Manhattan immediately following yesterday’s attack, gathering information in real-time to assess any further threats from the incident, including the potential in Westchester. Members of the Westchester County Police are also regularly engaged in a wide variety of counter-terrorism efforts every day, Astorino said. Among safeguards in place and actions taken include: Increased police patrols along county parkways, parks and oth-

er popular gathering places. All patrol officers carry radiation detection pagers that enable law enforcement to identify and interdict a dirty bomb if it passed through Westchester. The county’s Aviation Unit helicopter and Marine Unit patrol boats regularly conduct patrols around critical infrastructure locations, including the Tappan Zee Bridge and Indian Point power plant, to name just a few. The members of the county Bomb Squad have the sophisticated training needed to respond to any incident involving a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device. The squad is capable of dealing with incidents involving chemical, biological or radiological devices. County police have a canine unit with dogs that specialize in identifying bombs and electronic devices used in cyber-crime. The county police are part of the Westchester Intelligence Center, located in White Plains, which includes investigators from Westchester County District Attorney’s Office, Department of Public Safety and multiple local law enforcement agencies, along with civilian crime analysts. (Submitted)

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By TAYLOR BROWN General Assignment Reporter Beginning January 2018, residents over the age of 65 at Wartburg, a senior living, health care, and rehabilitation center in Mount Vernon, will be able to acquire a college degree through the facility’s SeniorU program. Wartburg has partnered with Concordia College, a Christian institute in Bronxville, to create SeniorU, a program that gives residents the opportunity to receive either an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, a liberal arts degree that allows students to focus on a wide range of interests. “In our pursuit to become even more collaborative with the community, this gave us a location in Mount Vernon that fit the profile of senior youth,” said Jim Bunn, special assistant to the president at Concordia College. “It was natural to be partners with Wartburg.” David Gentner, CEO and president of Wartburg, said the collaboration intends to “benefit both of our organizations in a way that serves the community in a new and unique way that’s not happening now.” According to the 2016 U.S. Census Bureau, which provides information on topics including the amount of education obtained by U.S. citizens, 17.4 percent of

people 55 years and older have a bachelor’s degree, compared to 25.4 percent of people ages 25 to 34 years old. “We have a built in senior care and service organization and that includes seniors that are independent, and active… and in many cases underserved.” Gentner said. Bunn said program intends to exercise and expand the minds of the older residents. “Try to imagine how cool it is to be able to help someone get a college degree, who for a variety of reasons, may have never had the opportunity,” Gentner said. Bunn explained that the classes won’t be like “your typical classroom,” and that they will be specifically geared toward senior learning. “It’s experiential,” he said. Bunn gave the example of a computer class, which would involve teaching seniors how to use social media to communicate with their families. “Now’s the time the seniors can really put their good life experiences to work, by getting people to think and talk,” he said. “Expanding one’s mind is what the seniors are really excited about.” Holly Magnani, director of marketing and web master at Concordia, said that the classes will be held at Wartburg in Mount Vernon, and for now will only be available to residents at Wartburg.

In fall 2018, Magnani said that they plan to open the classes up seniors 65 and older from the surrounding communities. The classes will be taught by faculty from Concordia. Bunn explained that the professors will be in a similar age range of 65 years old and up. “By seniors, for seniors; that’s our goal,” Bunn said. The partnership is still in the beginning stages, and Bunn explained that they are working on having informational sessions and focus groups to gage community interest in the program. “We’re on a good trajectory,” Bunn said. Enrollment for SeniorU’s January 2018 semester is open, and more information on how to sign up can be found at Concordia-NY.edu. “Like all people, [seniors] deserve the opportunity to live their best life,” Gentner said. CONTACT: taylor@hometwn.com

One of the classes offered under SeniorU will teach seniors social media literacy. Photo courtesy CARP.ca

Residents of Wartburg over the age of 65 will be able to get either their associates or bachelor’s degree through SeniorU, in collaboration with Concordia College. Photo courtesy SeniorCitizensInc.org

From left, David Gentner, president and CEO at Wartburg; Joan Parks, a Wartburg resident; Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas; and the Rev. Dr. John Nunes, president at Concordia College. Photo courtesy Wartburg.org

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7 students named to Westchester All-State ensembles

Parker bests Rosenblum in county race

From left, Bronxville High School students Margaux Frohlich, Sofia Ricciarini, Sabrina Mellinghoff, Alexandria Paradise, Lily Vorbach, Sophia Sulimirski and Eva Cagliostro were selected for Area All-State music ensembles. Photo courtesy Bronxville school district

Seven Bronxville High School students have been selected for Area All-State music ensembles by the Westchester County School Music Association, WCSMA, for its 2017 Area All-State Festival Concert, to be held on Nov. 16 at SUNY Purchase. Sophomores Alexandria Paradise on cello, and Sofia Ricciarini on violin, were selected to perform with the Symphony Orchestra. Senior Eva Cagliostro on bass, and sophomore Sabrina Mellinghoff on cello, were selected to perform with the String Or-

chestra, while junior Sophia Sulimirski on oboe, will perform with the concert band. Senior Margaux Frohlich and junior Lily Vorbach, both sopranos, were selected to perform with the Mixed Chorus. The Area All-State students will perform original works such as the Finale from Beethoven’s “Symphony #5,” excerpts from Handel’s “Messiah,” Elgar’s “Serenade for Strings,” selections from “West Side Story” and folk music from around the world. “Their ability to perform works

that are challenging even for professional musicians is a testament to their commitment, perseverance and musicianship,” orchestra director Denise Lutter said. Performers were chosen by WCSMA on the basis of auditions at last spring’s New York State School Music Association Solo Festival. WCSMA, the county arm of NYSSMA, sponsors the Area All-State Festival each year as the equivalent of an all-county festival for Westchester sophomores, juniors and seniors. (Submitted)

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last year to fill the rest of a twoyear term. “We’re working on many wonderful ideas and I’m looking forward to getting them off the ground.” He said the Town Council is planning to pursue a renovation project of Harrison’s Recreation Center, which is located at 270 Harrison Ave., and the town is also in the process of proceeding with the construction of the Lower Hudson Valley region’s first Wegmans Food Market at 106110 Corporate Park Drive. That supermarket is expecting to open Mayor Ron Belmont won his uncontested re-election bid on Election Day. File photo for business midway through Gordon could not be reached 2019, after receiving its final ap- also won uncontested elections. proval for construction in August. Angiolillo, a former justice of the for comment, as of press time. Dionisio also told the Review New York Supreme Court, was he is looking forward to begin- appointed as interim town justice CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com ning his next term with his new in March, after the unexpected colleague, Gordon, who ran as death of former Town Justice Jothe only Democrat in the town seph Canella, a Republican. Canella was set to begin his board election. “Having different perspectives [on the Town Coun- second year of his first judiciary term before passing away earlier cil] is important,” he added. Town Clerk Jackie Greer and this year at the age of 66. In HarHarrison Justice Dan Angiolil- rison, judges are elected to a fourlo, both Republican incumbents, year term.

Westchester County Legislator Catherine Parker, a Rye Democrat, is all smiles in White Plains after scoring a huge win over GOP challenger Norman Rosenblum, adding to wholesale Democratic gains across the county. Photo/Andrew Dapolite

By JAMES PERO Staff Writer Westchester County Legislator Catherine Parker, a Rye Democrat, joined the wave of big Democratic gains across Westchester County this week, securing a substantial win over challenger Norman Rosenblum. Amongst other legislative races, Parker, a two-term legislator, won by one of the largest margins, securing a formidable 66 percent of the vote compared to 34 percent for Rosenblum, the current mayor of the village of Mamaroneck. Like other Democrats across the county, higher-than-usual voter turnout seemed to clearly work in re-electing Parker to represent the 7th legislative district. According to unofficial county Board of Elections figures, 15,162 people cast ballots in the race compared to just 9,509 during Parker’s last re-election bid in 2015. Further, Parker alone managed to secure 10,000 votes—more than the total number of votes tallied in 2015, a non-presidential election year where she defeated Susan Watson, a Republican from Rye. Parker, while stationed at Bar’Lees Whiskey and Wine Bar on Mamaroneck Avenue, offered her remarks to constituents.

“Thanks so much for re-electing me for a third term,” Parker said to an exuberant Mamaroneck crowd. “I also want to say thank you for recognizing that we are in this together.” Rosenblum, who had held his mayor’s seat since 2009, said he intends to make an exit from politics after opting to pursue higher office instead of running for re-election as village mayor this year. “As they say, the king is dead, long live the king,” he said. “It’s time for other people to step in.” Rosenblum said that while he has no gripes about his campaign, the so-called “Trump effect”—anti-Donald Trump sentiments influencing Democratic voters—was arguably the biggest factor facing Westchester Republicans. “The emphasis was that [Rob] Astorino is like [Donald] Trump, and in my own debate, Rosenblum is like Astorino,” he told the Review. Indeed, countywide, hoards of Democratic voters poured into voting stations and buoyed candidates in their districts. Mirroring Parker’s race, local races in the village of Mamaroneck and the city of Rye—prominent voting blocks in Parker’s district—saw thousands more voters flock to the polls than in

previous elections. Democratic success on election night also helped secure a greater Democratic majority— previously 9-8—in the county Legislature. After at least three Republican incumbents were defeated, with a fourth incumbent’s race—Legislator David Tubiolo, of Yonkers—still too close to call, as of press time, county Democrats will enjoy a super majority come January. Westchester’s 7th District encompasses the city of Rye, the town and village of Mamaroneck, the village of Larchmont, and portions of the city of New Rochelle and the town/village of Harrison. County legislators serve twoyear terms and earn an annual salary of $49,200. Parker could not be reached for comment, as of press time. CONTACT: james@hometwn.com

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Thank you for your support HARRISON HAPPENINGS Mayor Ron Belmont

I would like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation for the support I received on Election Day. I look forward to serving the residents of Harrison for another term as mayor/supervisor on Harrison’s Town Council. It has been an honor to represent you and I will do my best to make your concerns my concerns. There have been many successes over the last several years, but we still have work to do. As we look to the future, and face the challenges that lie ahead, I would like to encourage all of our residents to get involved. The Town Council and I will continue to do everything we can to serve the interests of the town/village of Harrison, so please come out and support the many exciting events that will take place over the coming years. Recently, the West Harrison Fire Department inspection and dinner was held and I am happy to report that the condition of all department apparatus is outstanding. The department should be commended for its commitment to excellence. The dinner follow-

ing the inspection was wonderful, and I would like to congratulate 50-year member, John Amodeo. It was a memorable evening and an honor to be included. “Diversity of Faiths” will be the theme of the 2017 annual Thanksgiving Service sponsored by the Interfaith Congregational Laymen’s Committee of Harrison, ICLC, to be held on Thursday, Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Church in West Harrison. As religions are diverse, vibrant and steeped in traditions, the aim of the ICLC has always been to encourage acceptance and understanding of the essential belief systems and practices of each faith. Each year, the committee extends an invitation to the entire Harrison community to become familiar with and celebrate the richness and value in all faiths. All are welcome. Please be aware that curbside leaf collection is in effect through Friday, Dec. 15. Leaves should be left at curbside only. Do not place leaves in the street as this may cause both a safety hazard and potential for clogging drains. Brush and sticks must not be mixed in with leaf piles, but kept separate in tied bundles. Leaves that are mixed with brush and sticks will not be

picked up until the pile is properly segregated. In closing, it was an honor to attend the recent fundraising event at Purchase College, sponsored by Morgan Stanley, benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters. As the country’s largest mentoring program, Big Brothers Big Sisters has been proven to make a significant impact on a child’s life. Research shows that when a Little (mentee) is matched with a Big (mentor), that young person is less likely to engage in risky behaviors like drug and alcohol use, and more likely to attend class and feel competent in school. In Westchester, the need for mentors is great. By pairing individual children with positive role models, Big Brothers Big Sisters helps them develop stronger educational, emotional and social lives. To be a Big, one must be 21 years of age or older, participate in an interviewing and application process that includes a national background check, take part in training, and be willing to commit to at least one year in the development of the match relationship. To become involved, contact Big Brothers Big Sisters of Westchester at 937-3779 or visit bigswestchester.org.

Bailey is a beautiful female Husky who is about 2 years old and weighs 42 pounds. She is very sweet, gentle, loving and housebroken, too. This active girl enjoys going to the dog park every day, wrestling with the other dogs in her home and then settles down nicely on a dog bed. Her ideal home is with an active family that has another young, playful, active dog her size or bigger and a fenced-in yard. Husky experience a plus. Bailey will repay you with lots of love and gentle kisses. Bailey is spayed, vaccinated, dewormed, microchipped and ready to be part of your family. For more information, call 834-6955 or visit NY-PetRescue.org. (Submitted)

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County Executive Rob Astorino concedes the race to state Sen. George Latimer on Nov. 7. “I am truly blessed in life. In this room and throughout Westchester, I can never thank you enough,” he said. Photo/Jen Parente

“We’ve come up short and that’s OK,” said Astorino, who was seeking a final third term in office. “We are blessed to live in a democracy and we respect the will of the delegates. Serving the people of Westchester County has been one of the greatest privileges of my life.” But this loss may close the book on his political career as any future ambitions such as a 2018 run for governor now seem over.

When Latimer is sworn into office in January, he will have a supermajority of support from the county’s 17-member legislative branch after Democrats captured additional seats this election. The county executive is elected to a four-year term with an annual salary of approximately $160,000. CONTACT: chris@hometwn.com

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Westchester County jail wins national award Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino announced on Nov. 3 that the county jail has received national recognition for its Community Oriented Re-Entry, CORE, program, which provides mental health services to inmates.

Selected from more 500 jails, prisons and other correctional facilities nationwide, Westchester’s efforts won “Program of the Year” honors from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care, a top accreditation

group. The award was presented on Nov. 6, in Chicago. “A lot of people talk about the importance of providing mental health services to people in jail,” said Astorino. “This award recognizes that Westchester is deliver-

The Westchester County jail has received a national award for inmate mental health services. Contributed photo

ing services with positive results.” The CORE program follows the key principles of Astorino’s ‘Safer Communities’ initiative: address root causes and then marshal a coordinated response. Launched in November 2014, CORE is a partnership among the county’s Department of Correction, Department of Commu-

nity Mental Health, and New York Correct Care Solutions, the inmate health services provider at the jail. The program also relies upon several community partners who specialize in the needs of inmates with mental health issues, as well as from volunteers, such as clergy, musicians, artists and former prisoners committed to recovery. Housed on the fourth floor of the jail, CORE provides intensive daily programs for inmate-patients who have been diagnosed with serious mental illnesses. CORE participants, which include men, women and minors, are screened by qualified mental health professionals and the jail’s administrative team. Emphasizing the principle that “discharge planning begins at intake,” a key goal of CORE is to link inmate-patients with critical services in their home communities. CORE offers both individual and group-based therapy and focuses on improving participants’ life skills, job readiness, family reintegration, spirituality and substance abuse recovery. Through the use of art and music therapy, guest speakers and other workshops, participants are able to discuss their fears, anxieties and other struggles in an interactive and productive manner not customarily seen in jail settings.

Several participants and facilitators spoke about the program, citing its honest and straight-forward approach, and how it deals with the mental, psychological and spiritual aspects of treatment and recovery. “They don’t treat me like a number,” said Joe, an inmate who is participating in the program. “They treat me like an individual.” The benefits of the program have been two-fold: Fewer incidents inside the jail, such as fights and assaults on staff, and reduced recidivism outside. “The reasons for CORE’s success are easy to see,” Astorino said. “Issues are addressed rather than ignored and relationships are created so that individuals leave the county jail with a network of experiences and services that will help them.” Astorino added: “For too long, far too many of our nation’s jails and prisons have been filled with the people struggling with mental illness. The feedback we have received on CORE from everyone – from correction officers to inmates to mental health clinicians – has been truly remarkable. Ensuring that this population receives critically needed services while in jail directly enhances public safety when they return to their home communities, both in Westchester and beyond.” (Submitted)

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Houlihan Lawrence raises money at cancer walk More than 100 walkers and enthusiastic members of the Houlihan Lawrence family raised $106,000 on Oct. 15 as part of the 24th annual American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk at Manhattanville College in Purchase.

All 18 of the Houlihan Lawrence offices in Westchester participated in the Oct. 15 fundraising walk to increase awareness about breast cancer and raise much needed money for innovative research. “I want to say a big thank you to everyone who made this year

so successful,” said Houlihan Lawrence Senior Vice President Debra Dalton, who has been leading Houlihan Lawrence’s ambitious fund-raising efforts for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk for the past 20 years. “I’m not sure how you

do it, but clearly we all have a passion for this annual fundraiser each year. We are so proud to be a part of this walk every October and to do what we can to win the fight against breast cancer.” Next year, Dalton is passing the fundraising baton to Liz Battista, Houlihan Lawrence Art Director. who is a breast cancer survivor. “I chose Liz [Battista] because she is

In 2017, an expected 250,000 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed. Photo courtesy Facebook.com/MakingStridesWestchester

More than 100 members of the Houlihan Lawrence family have taken part in the 24th annual American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. Contributed photo

a survivor, and this will be a way of giving back,” Dalton said. Apart from skin cancers, breast cancer is the most common cancer type in women. This year, an estimated 252,710 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in American women, along with 63,410 new cases of non-invasive (in situ) breast cancer. For 2017, it’s estimated that about 30 percent of newly diagnosed cancers in women will be breast cancer. About 40,610 women in the U.S. are expected to die from breast cancer in 2017; the good news is that death rates have been decreasing since 1989. Women under the age of 50 have experienced larger decreases. These decreases in death rates are thought to be the result of increased awareness, treatment advances and earlier detection through screening. For more information, visit breastcancer.org. (Submitted)

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Goodbye, Doc LIVE MIKE Mike Smith

On Tuesday afternoon, I was mulling possible column topics for the week, when I heard the news about Roy Halladay. The retired MLB great, just 40 years old, had died in a single-casualty plane crash off the coast of Florida. The news hit me like a ton of bricks. Baseball has lost its fair share of stars over the last few years, guys like Oscar Taveras, Yordano Ventura and Jose Fernandez—all players whose best years were ahead of them before their lives were tragically cut short —but it was undoubtedly the loss of Halladay, and what he meant to my formative baseball years, that impacted me the most. Although he never reached the heights of fame like some of his contemporaries, like Randy Johnson or Pedro Martinez, Halladay undoubtedly holds a special place in the hearts of die-hard baseball fans. He was never the flashiest guy

on the field, but he was a consummate professional, a throwback, guy who went out every five days and gave his team a chance to win and would have been just as at home pitching in the 1960s as he was pitching in the juiced-ball era of the early-aughts. There was just so much to admire about his game; he wasn’t a flame-thrower, with his two-seamer sitting most days at around 92 miles per hour, but he didn’t need to be, because I don’t think I’ve ever seen a guy command that pitch better. He worked faster than most, too, once combining with Mark Buehrle to throw dueling complete games in a contest between the Blue Jays and White Sox that took less than two hours to complete. But if his attitude and prowess made him a favorite among the baseball cognoscenti, his reputation among his fellow players was even greater. That was certainly evident in the outpouring of support for his family on Tuesday night. Former teammates, opponents, even guys who never shared the field with him all took

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the time to share their own memories of “Doc”. By all accounts, Halladay seemed to be one of the good ones—a fierce competitor on the field who understood the importance of serving as a mentor to younger players and giving back to the community. He had two Cy Youngs to his name, sure. But he also earned his colleagues’ respect through his work with disadvantaged children and animal rescue programs. He didn’t get a lot of media attention for his charity work, though, because that simply wasn’t Doc’s way. Nobody put it better than Dodgers’ right-hander Brandon McCarthy, who simply said “Roy Halladay was your favorite player’s favorite player.” Over the next few weeks, as Halladay’s life and career are reviewed, many will wonder if he will someday be enshrined in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. It’s going to be an interesting debate; Halladay only won 203 games in his 16-year career, never raised the World Series trophy,

Former MLB pitcher Roy Halladay died in a plane crash on Nov. 7. Sports Editor Mike Smith remembers the righty as one of the all-time greats. Photo courtesy Wikipedia.org

and only played on a handful of contending teams during his time in the Bigs. At the end of the day, I don’t

know if he’s going to Cooperstown; but I know that I’m lucky enough to have seen him pitched. And baseball was lucky for hav-

ing him out there on the mound.

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Locals shine in Florida

The Women’s 55 & Over team placed fourth at the national meet. Contributed photos

The women’s tennis team from the Rye Racquet Club, representing the USTA Eastern Section, finished second at the USTA League Adult 40 & Over 3.5 National Championships held at the Lauderdale Tennis Club in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Oct. 29. Rye Racquet Club lost 3-2 to a squad from Puerto Rico in the championship match. Earlier in the day, the local squad defeated a team from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, 3-2 in the semifinals. They advanced this far by winning their round-robin flight?]] on Friday and Saturday. The team is captained by Paula Lapkin and Young Kim and features Alexandra Nicklas, Barbra

Tankel, Christine Rizk, Gail Willis, Hilary Ward, Judith Leake, June Scharf, Katrina Froman, Lizzie Bommer, Sally Masucci and Valerie Felshman. Established in 1980, the USTA League has grown from 13,000 participants in a few parts of the country in its first year, to more than 915,000 players today, making it the world’s largest recreational tennis league. USTA League was established to provide adult recreational tennis players throughout the country with the opportunity to compete against players of similar ability levels. Players participate on teams in a league format, which is administered by the

USTA through its 17 sections. The league groups players by using six National Tennis Rating Program levels, ranging from 2.5, entry, to 5.0, advanced. USTA League is open to any USTA member 18 years of age or older. The 2017 USTA League season will be the fifth season with the updated structure and format which offers four age categories: Adult 18 & Over, Adult 40 & Over, Adult 55 & Over and Mixed 18 & Over. The Mixed 40 & Over division also celebrated its fourth anniversary. The restructuring guarantees more frequency of play opportunities at more appropriate age groups. (Submitted)

The Rye Racquet club finished second in the Adult 40 & Over 3.5 division at the USTA National Championships on Oct. 29 in Florida.

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