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Senate candidate Mayer booted from Indy line
OUT OF CONTROL
In an effort to help curb mass shootings seen nationwide, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is backing a bill that would lengthen background checks for individuals purchasing firearms. The bill is currently working its way through the state Legislature. For story, see page 3.
Con Ed agrees to reimburse customers for losses After two winter storms knocked out power for thousands of Westchester residents, utility company Con Edison has agreed to reimburse some affected customers for spoiled food and medicine. On March 15, the utility company announced that it will reimburse customers who lost power for three or more consecutive days for spoiled food and medicine. According to the company, the limit to reimbursements varies from $225 to $515 if the reimbursement claim also contains receipts. Business owners are also eligible for reimbursements totaling $10,200 with receipts. After two consecutive nor’easter storms pummeled Westchester County earlier this month, downing trees and power lines, and leaving some residents without power for a week or more, lawmakers across the local, coun-
Ahead of a hearing on the response to two serious winter storms by utility companies, Con Ed has agreed to reimburse customers for spoiled food and medicine as a result of widespread outages. Photo courtesy Con Ed
ty and state levels have begun to question the preparedness of Con Edison and New York State Energy and Gas, NYSEG, the two suppliers of energy in the county. At the storm outage peak, as many as 50,000 Westchester County residents were without power due to the confluence
of high winds and heavy snow brought by both storms. Including neighboring Rockland and Putnam counties, the total of residents without power soared to more than 100,000. While Westchester County Executive George Latimer, a Democrat, called for the resignation of the head of Con Edi-
son and NYSEG, other state lawmakers including Sen. Terrence Murphy, a Yorktown Republican, has called for a hearing to evaluate the companies’ level of storm preparedness. Murphy, who also chairs the New York State Senate Committee on Investigations and Government Operations, said that next week a hearing with members of the public, lawmakers, and officials from Con Edison and NYSEG will convene to discuss the storm response. The meeting will take place on March 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the John F. Kennedy High School auditorium in Somers. Members of the public are invited to attend and can submit written testimony to John Winton at winton@nysenate.gov. Oral testimony is given by invitation only. -Reporting by James Pero
Assemblywoman and state Senate candidate Shelley Mayer, a Democrat, was removed from the Independence Line ballot this week after a ruling came down from a state judge. The decision, by Justice Henry Zwack, ruled that because the Independence Party broke its own procedures and nominated Mayer without a quorum present, and because the meeting wasn’t properly noticed, that Mayer will not appear on the line’s ballot for an April 24 special election. Mayer has not yet appealed the decision, as of press time. The Independence Party, headed by Dr. Giulio Cavallo, endorsed Mayer in February over Republican candidate for the state 37th Senate District seat, Julie Killian. According to Board of Elections numbers, there are about 8,000 registered Independence Party voters in that district. The party is also the third biggest party in Westchester County, where Democrats outnumber Republicans by about 2-1. The 37th District boasts about 27,000 more Democratic voters over Republicans. The party’s endorsement of Mayer marks a shift from a race in 2016 when Killian—a former Rye City councilwoman— secured the line in her unsuccessful bid to unseat thenstate Sen. George Latimer, a Rye Democrat, who, in turn, vacated his seat after winning a 2017 bid for Westchester County executive. Mayer and Killian are set to go head to head in a special election next month in what will be a pivotal seat in the New York state Senate where Republicans currently maintain a slim oneseat majority over Democrats.
Republicans have been unsuccessful in their efforts to win the District 37 seat for some time, including several wellfinanced and highly organized runs against previous incumbent, Latimer. The district covers the cities of Yonkers, White Plains, New Rochelle and Rye, and the towns of Eastchester, Harrison, Mamaroneck, Rye, Bedford and North Castle. Senators are elected to two-year terms for a base salary of $79,500 per year. -Reporting by James Pero
At a glance Shelley Mayer was knocked off the Independence ballot line A judge ruled that party leaders did not properly notice the meeting to nominate her Mayer is running in a special election against Republican Julie Killian
Democrats outnumber Republicans in the state Senate’s 37th District by roughly 27K voters
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Cuomo backs stricter gun control measures
Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, publicly announced that he intends to support legislation that proposes expanding the background check waiting period in New York. The bill has already passed in the state Assembly, but has not yet been voted on in the Senate. Photo courtesy wikipedia.org
Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, announced that he’s supporting legislation that would lengthen New York’s background check waiting period for purchasing a firearm. The bill, which proposes to expand the state’s current gun control law known as the SAFE, Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement, Act, has already been approved by the Democrat-controlled state Assembly. The proposal would increase the waiting period to buy a gun from three days to up to 10. “Change starts with doing everything in our power to keep guns out of the hands of people too dangerous to have them,” Cuomo said in a March 18 statement. “It’s time for politicians to stand up and create real action and policy change.” As of press time, firearm dealers are already required by the federal government to administer a background check through the
National Instant Criminal Background Check System before selling a gun to any individual. However, in response to the tragedy that took place at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, last month, in which 19-year-old gunman Nikolas Cruz shot and killed 17 students and faculty members, state lawmakers across the country are pushing for tighter gun legislation. A national debate has also erupted since that mass shooting, with politicians from both major political parties proposing ideas to combat gun violence, like banning semi-automatic weapons and arming school teachers, to name a few. State Assemblyman David Buchwald, a White Plains Democrat that has co-sponsored several recent gun reform bills, including one that proposes a ban on bump stocks and another that suggests restricting domestic abusers from
owning firearms, said, “We must keep guns out of the hands of dangerous individuals and those convicted of domestic violence crimes.” The bill to amend the SAFE Act, which was signed into law five years ago, awaits a vote of the state Senate. If approved by the state Legislature, the governor will then have the opportunity to sign the bill into law. The legislation will not impact how long it would take to purchase a handgun, as there is already a law in place in New York that requires extensive background checks to those seeking to own one. Instead, the bill would create longer background checks for those seeking to purchase other firearms, like rifles and shotguns. State law requires a six-month application process for those seeking to acquire a pistol permit in New York. -Reporting by Franco Fino
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What’s going on... Harrison Public Library
Spring Craft: Pinwheels On Monday, March 26 and Thursday, March 29 from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the West Harrison Branch. Celebrate spring after Storytime, where participants make a fun pinwheel. All ages welcome.
Tuesday Scrabble Club For more information on hours and programs, visit harrisonpl.org. Both locations will be closed on Friday, March 30 for Good Friday.
Sing-Along Sundays with Chloe On Sundays from 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. Celebrate early childhood through music and movement. 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.
Discovery Play On Monday, March 26 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 self-expression. 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 our Every Child Ready to Read program.
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.
Healthful Eating: Nutrition for All On Tuesday, March 27 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. Join the library and celebrate Healthy Nutrition Month with Larisa Schuckle, field educator with the Ethical Choices Program - Educating for a Better World. She will examine the connection between diet and health and discuss ways that informed dietary choices can help prevent or relieve diseases. For more information, contact Giovanna Fiorino-Iannace at the library.
SCORE: One-On-One Mentoring On Wednesdays 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.
Jeffrey Friedberg On Thursday, March 29 from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. This program will help to develop child’s memory skills and ability to recognize patterns and sequences through echo, call and response and addon songs. Children will learn to appreciate diversity and develop an ear for other languages through learning songs from other cultures. For ages 1 to 5.
Spring Break Origami On Thursday, March 29 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. Looking for a fun spring break activity? Make adorable spring chicks, bunnies and butterflies with The Harrison Japanese Origami Volunteers. Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding, which is traditionally passed down from parent to child. Local Japanese families will share their tradition with the community, guiding participants through various folds to make whimsical and fun creations. For ages 5 and up; families welcome.
Bilingual Storytime On Saturday, March 31 from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the West Harrison Branch. For ages 1 to 8 years old. Stories and songs in English and Spanish with Miss Mariella. Join after Storytime for arts and crafts. El sábado, 31 de marzo de 11 a.m. a 11:30 a.m. en West Harrison Branch. Para edades de 1 a 8 años. Historias y canciones en inglés y español con señorita Mariella. Únete después de Storytime para las artes y la artesanía.
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.
help students develop golf skills and knowledge, while using the sport to teach valuable life lessons like honesty and sportsmanship. Classes start Tuesday, April 10 and end Tuesday, June 12 for grades K–3 from 4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. and grades 4–6 from 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. at Veteran’s Memorial Park, 100 Crystal St. Fee: $250. For more information contact Sean Rivera at 917-685-1916 or rivera@playtga.com. Sign up today at southernwestchester.playtga.com.
The Harrison Players Community Theatre Group ‘Mame’ The Harrison Players Community Theatre Group presents its 55th anniversary production, “Mame.” Based on the book by Patrick Dennis and the play “Auntie Mame” by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee. Directed by Anthony J. Valbiro. Musical direction by Donna Cribari. Show times: Friday, April 13 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, April 14 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Sunday, April 15 at 2 p.m., at The Veterans’ Memorial Building, 210 Halstead Ave., Harrison. Price: $20 per ticket for all audience members. Ticket are sold by Brown Paper Tickets and can be bought by calling 1-800-838-3006 or visiting harrisonplayers.brownpapertickets.com. For more information, email harrisonplayers@yahoo.com.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester LEGO City Builder Enjoy building city scenes with LEGO bricks at home? Let your creativity loose with LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester’s newest play space: LEGO City Builder. This is an interactive city that visitors can add their own elements and designs right into the display. The new play area includes skyscrapers, police and fire stations, cafes, suburban streets, beaches, a LEGO Friends section and more. Celebrate the grand opening of this exciting new space with photo opportunities and custom builds created by Master Model Builder Anthony Maddaloni. Admission starts at $16.95; children under age 2 are free. Opening hours are Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sundays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester is located at 39 Fitzgerald St. in Yonkers. For more information, call 844-7409223 or visit westchester.legolanddiscoverycenter. com.
County news
Harrison Youth Flag Football League
Golf course closings
For children in pre-K to eighth grade. This program is mostly focused on the fundamentals of the game. Players will learn the basics of football as well as practicing speed and agility drill. Teams will be formed and games begin the third week of the program. Tentative spring season starts on April 8 and will run on Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. at Feeley Field. Please contact Joe Gallace with any questions at 924-8380 or harrisonyouthflagfootball@yahoo. com. Fee: $180, with a late fee of $200 after Thursday, March 15.
The six county-owned golf courses closed for the season after play on Sunday, Dec. 31. The courses are Dunwoodie, 231-3490, and Sprain Lake, 231-3481, both in Yonkers; Maple Moor, 995-9200, in White Plains; Mohansic, 862-5283, in Yorktown Heights; Saxon Woods, 231-3461, in Scarsdale; and Hudson Hills, 864-3000, in Ossining. The courses are expected to reopen in March, weather and conditions permitting. The exact date will be announced.
Golf Classes TGA brings the golf course to you, making it convenient and affordable to learn and play golf in a fun and safe environment. Kid-friendly instructors
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Author Neil Gaiman offers advice for students On March 5, the Humanities Theatre at SUNY Purchase College was filled to capacity with students, faculty, and community members excited to hear from two of today’s most beloved literary figures.
Michael Chabon, who has been a frequent and engaging lecturer the campus this year, is the best-selling and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of many books, including “Wonder Boys,”
“The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay,” and “The Yiddish Policemen’s Union.” Neil Gaiman is the award-winning author of novels, novellas, short stories, comics, and more,
including “American Gods,” which won both the Hugo and Nebula awards and has been adapted into a Starz television series. The pair chatted amiably about their creative influences, their writing processes, the late Ursula Le Guin, and the challenges of adapting books into
television, among other topics. The evening ended with a lively Q&A session full of great advice for young writers. For his part, Gaiman suggested, “Write. You don’t expect to be a heart surgeon without practicing, do you?” And added, “Keep going…. You can write a
Neil Gaiman, left, and Michael Chabon speak as part of the Durst Distinguished Lecture Series at SUNY Purchase College on March 5. Photo/Paige De Maio
lot of tosh and go back and edit it later…. You can’t edit a blank page.” Gaiman recommended that writers start with short stories, then write novels. Of utmost importance was to finish something. “You learn more from finishing one project” than from starting a dozen and then putting them aside, he explained. His other advice was to, “Read. Read everything.” Gaiman stressed the importance of reading widely, both within the genre they want to write, as well as outside the genre, including non-fiction, which he stated was a terrific place to find inspiration for books. After thunderous applause, Gaiman and Chabon greeted their fans and signed books. The Durst Distinguished Lecture Series and the Roy and Shirley Durst Distinguished Chair in Literature are funded by the Roy and Shirley Durst Distinguished Chair in Literature Endowment. The mission of the Durst programs is to infuse the experience and intellect of leading writers into the Purchase and Westchester communities, while providing diverse opportunities for these writers to interact with students and influence campus life. (Submitted)
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Good nutrition is key to reducing the grip of cardiovascular disease on our nation, according to the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association AHA/ASA. AHA says a healthy diet and lifestyle are your best weapons in the fight against heart disease. Use these tips to help improve your diet during March, National Nutrition Month, and all year long. Preparing menus and grocery lists ahead of time can keep you from making impulse food choices, which often aren’t healthy. With a little planning, you can make the healthy choice the easy choice. The AHA suggests you plan out one or two weeks of healthy meals for
breakfast, lunch and dinner. Take a few minutes over the weekend to go through your favorite healthy recipes and map out your meal plan. Update your go-to list as you come across new recipes, and don’t be afraid to try new recipes and foods. Let technology guide you with an online grocery list or meal-planning app. This will help you quickly grab the ingredients you need for your healthy meal plan. If you have a busy week ahead, cook over the weekend and store pre-portioned meals in the refrigerator or freezer. Planning like this saves time and money and ensures a healthy meal-to-go. Make healthy choices accessible and easy to take with you.
BREAKFAST
• Eat melon, grapefruit or other fruit. • Add bananas, raisins or berries to your cereal. • Drink a small (6-ounce) glass of juice. Be sure it’s 100 percent fruit or vegetable juice without excess sodium or sugar, not “fruit drink,” “cocktail” or “punch.” • Add chopped up vegetables to your eggs or potatoes. Try onions, celery, green or red bell peppers, or spinach.
Cut up fruits and vegetables and keep them handy in the front of the fridge, or pre-pack individual servings for when you’re on the go. Keep small portions of almonds or whole fruit on your desk at work or in your purse, to help avert vending machine visits. Add color to your meals with fruits and vegetables. Fresh, frozen, canned and dried are all good choices—just choose low/no sodium and no sugar added items. Try colorful salad workday lunches topped with your favorite low-fat protein like chicken, salmon, tuna, beans or boiled eggs.
LUNCH
• Have a fruit or vegetable salad with lunch. • Put vegetables on your sandwich, such as cucumber, sprouts, tomato, lettuce or avocado. • Eat a bowl of vegetable soup. (Compare food labels and choose the product with the lowest amount of sodium you can find in your store, or make soup from scratch.) • Have a piece of fruit or raw veggie sticks instead of chips.
Avoid processed foods which can add massive amounts of sodium to your diet. By one recent estimate, more than half the calories, nearly 90 percent of added sugars, and 71 percent of the sodium we eat comes from processed and restaurant foods. If you’re eating out, ask for lower sodium and healthier options. The AHA recommends not more than 1,500 mg of sodium daily. Excessive sodium intake is associated with high blood pressure and can increase risk for stroke. Read menu and package labels to help you choose healthier items. Learn more at sodiumbreakup.heart.org. For recipes and other practical information to help you eat smart
SNACKS
• Keep raw veggie sticks handy, such as green or red bell peppers, green beans, celery or carrots. • Carry dried fruit, such as raisins, dates or dried apricots, in your purse or pocket. • Have any type of fresh fruit: grapes, apple, banana, orange, kiwi, etc. • On hot days, munch on a bowl of frozen fruits or vegetables, such as grapes, peas or bananas.
during National Nutrition Month and year-round, join Healthy For Good at healthyforgood.heart.org/ eat-smart. The American Heart Association is devoted to saving people from heart disease and stroke—the two leading causes of death in the world. The AHA teams with millions of volunteers to fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies, and provide lifesaving tools and information to prevent and treat these diseases. The Dallas-based association is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. To learn more or to get involved, visit heart.org. (Submitted)
DINNER
• Have a fruit or vegetable salad with dinner. • Add a side of steamed or microwaved vegetables; frozen veggies are fine. • When you use the oven to cook your meal, put in a whole potato, sweet potato or yam at the same time. • Add chopped vegetables like onions, garlic and celery when cooking soup, stew, beans, rice, spaghetti sauce and other sauces. • When making rice, add some frozen peas for the last three minutes of cooking.
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School district receives AAA bond rating Standard and Poors (S&P) Global Ratings has assigned the Harrison Central School District its AAA rating, citing a stable outlook and proactive management in identifying ways to save money and improve efficiencies to maintain control. According to the report, “The stable outlook reflects S&P Global Ratings’ opinion of the district’s ability to maintain its very strong finances, supported by proactive, entrenched, and good financial management policies and practices.” “Accountability and longrange planning remain the hallmark of the Harrison Central School District,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Louis N. Wool. “This is an exceptional accomplishment in any economic climate, particularly since we are one of only four districts with a AAA rating in New York state.” The report also states that the Harrison Central School District “looks at historical trends when creating its budget. It also closely monitors enrollment, teaching and staffing. In addition, the district closely monitors expenses during the year and proactively
identifies savings opportunities. It maintains an active internal capital plan that identifies smaller capital projects for the in-house maintenance crew to address. The district saves costs on outside contractors and keeps maintenance costs low. In [the S&P Global Ratings’] opinion, district finances remain very strong and stable.” “The AAA bond rating is truly noteworthy since it was achieved in an economic downturn and amidst structural changes at the state level that limit local control,” Wool said. “It is truly a credit to Assistant Superintendent for Business Robert Salierno, who continues to set the standard for school financial management.” According to the report, “Management is conservative in its rev-
enue and expenditure assumptions. It uses five years of historical data for revenues and expenditures. The district provides the school board with monthly reports on budget-to-actual results. Management maintains a three-year financial plan that contains sufficient line items to identify potential areas of financial stress.” The district has maintained these financial controls while staying within the New York state-mandated tax cap every year since its inception. Board of Education President Kelly Mulvoy Mangan adds, “The school board makes stable, responsible long term financial management a priority. This AAA rating recognizes that commitment as well as the financial leadership of Bob Salierno and our management team. It also will provide us the most competitive position as we begin to issue bonds to fund capital improvements throughout the district.” The district intends to use series 2018 school district serial general obligation bonds proceeds to fund various capital projects districtwide. (Submitted)
Opinion-Editorial
The 50th anniversary of the My Lai massacre By CLIFFORD JACKSON March 16, 2018 was the 50th anniversary of the mass slaughter of more than 500 men, women and children in the village of My Lai in South Vietnam. These men women and children were unarmed and murdered savagely by the U.S. Army’s Company C First Battalion 20th Infantry Regiment, under the command of Lt. William Calley. It was one of the greatest mass slaughters of civilians by the U.S. military in the 20th century. Many of the Vietnamese women were gang raped and shot to death, and their bodies were mutilated by American soldiers. Many of the civilians were rounded up and shot with machine guns and their bodies were buried in
ditches across the hamlets in that part of Vietnam. It was an act of barbarism that was typical of American soldiers in Vietnam and across the globe. As a Vietnam veteran who was a part of an organization called Vietnam Veterans Against the War told me personally, “There were hundreds of My Lai massacres that happened throughout South Vietnam.” The slaughter was instigated by reconnaissance and intelligence that was tragically wrong. These villages were mistaken for members of the Viet Cong, or National Liberation Front. We have been propagandized with the myth for generations that the U.S. military is “fighting for our freedom.” That is a canard a falsehood that has led to the carnage and murder of millions of
civilians around the world. More than 4 million Vietnamese were killed by the U.S. military from the so-called fall of Den Bien Puh in 1954 to the communist take over of Saigon in 1975. That is a holocaust that we in this sick, violent and rapacious society seem to ignore. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said 50 years ago this month, “America is going to hell for all of the violence committed on this continent and exported around the world.” The My Lai massacre is just one example of this country’s sanguinary, violent and uncivilized history. Clifford Jackson is a resident of Larchmont. The views expressed are his own.
Purchase College holds gun control walkout
More than 200 SUNY Purchase College students, faculty, and staff walked out in support of the National Walkout for gun control on Tuesday, March 13. Photo courtesy Betsy Aldredge
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Latimer celebrates Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Surrounded by cured meats, fine cheeses, grilled vegetables and fresh donuts, Westchester County Executive George Latimer joined The Valley Table magazine Publisher Janet Crawshaw, co-owners of L’inizio Heather and Scott Fratangelo, Westchester Community College, WCC, President Dr. Belinda Miles and students from WCC’s culinary program to kick off Hudson Valley Restaurant Week, HVRW, for spring 2018. Latimer said, “Over 100 Westchester restaurants are participating in Hudson Valley Restaurant Week, a testament to the county’s thriving food scene. It’s a true culinary celebration and an opportunity for residents, and visitors alike, to choose from a variety of delicious cuisines at a great price. We are thrilled to be a part of it.” L’inizio was started in 2013 by award-winning New York City chefs Scott and Heather Fratangelo. They bring their delicious, Italian-inspired cuisine to Westchester. Trained at the French Culinary Institute, executive pastry chef/co-owner Heather Fratangelo creates original desserts. Heather Fratangelo said, “We are honored to host this fantastic
celebration. The dining scene has grown exponentially in the five years since we’ve been here, and we look forward to seeing what’s next.” Publisher of The Valley Table magazine Crawshaw said, “This two-week event, now in its 12th year, gives diners the opportunity to sample a variety of delicious cuisines throughout the region. Westchester has a vibrant dining scene and we encourage people to grab a friend, get out and try something new.” HVRW celebrates top restaurants, giving diners the opportunity to enjoy exceptional dining at an approachable price point. Three-course, prix fixe dinners are $32.95 and lunches are $22.95 (plus beverage, tax and tip). During HVRW, which runs from March 12-25, diners can sample delicious dishes throughout the county. A complete list of participating restaurants is available at valleytable.com/hvrw. In 1996, Crawshaw and Jerry Novesky took an eight-month sabbatical, traveling 35,000 miles across the country seeking authentic American experiences. They found that local farms, bakeries, fish markets, wineries and
breweries were the key to understanding the country’s distinct regions. Inspired by their trip and the Chefs Collaborative, an educational sustainable food movement, the couple returned to their home in the Hudson Valley with a mission to awaken the region’s food consciousness. In 1998, they launched The Valley Table, a colorful quarterly, magazine that celebrates the agricultural heritage and cuisine of the region, leading the development of the Hudson Valley’s local food movement. Crawshaw and Novesky launched Hudson Valley Restaurant week in 2006 with a distinguished board of advisors, including chefs, restaurateurs and tourism leaders. The two-week culinary event premiered with 70 restaurants. Today, with more than 185 participating restaurants spanning seven counties, it is among the largest restaurant week events in the country. Participating counties include Dutchess, Westchester, Columbia, Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Ulster. It has become a successful collaborative effort involving farmers, growers, wine makers and chefs.
Westchester County Executive George Latimer, holding the plate, kicks off Hudson Valley Restaurant Week at L’inizio. Photo courtesy Westchester County
For the latest events and happenings in Westchester, visit visitwestchesterny.com. View the new Instagram travel guide by visiting instagram.com/visitwestchesterny. To view the Westchester County Destination Guide, please
visit bit.ly/2cCFErf. Westchester County Tourism & Film is the county’s official destination marketing organization. Its mission is to generate economic benefits by enhancing the image and promoting West-
chester County as a premier business and leisure destination in the Hudson Valley region. The Tourism & Film Office in Westchester County is a division within Latimer’s Office of Economic Development. (Submitted)
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Harrison & Rye City Home Sales Listings provided by the office of Westchester County Clerk Timothy C. Idoni Photos courtesy Zillow.com, Trulia.com, Hotpads.com, Spotproperty.com & Maps.google.com
1 Highland Park Place, Rye 2/9/18 $2,820,000
1 Mark Drive, Rye 2/5/18 $1,400,000
119 Brush Hollow Crescent, Rye 12/22/17 $530,000
119 Soundview Ave., Rye 2/2/18 $998,999
12 Elm Hill Drive, Rye 2/6/18 $925,000
8 Golden Pond Road, Harrison 2/6/18 $1,835,000
73 Duxbury Road, Purchase 1/29/18 $695,000
70 Congress St., Harrison 1/19/18 $510,714.29
649 Forest Ave., Rye 1/29/18 $930,000
62 Franklin Ave., Rye 2/15/18 $1,860,000
6 Island Drive, Rye 2/14/18 $7,200,000
6 Edgewood Drive, Rye 1/29/18 $1,832,300
556 Milton Road, Rye 2/2/18 $1,130,000
5 Pinehurst Drive, Purchase 2/21/18 $900,000
5 Barnes Lane, Harrison 2/14/18 $1,525,000
46 Westerleigh Road, Purchase 1/29/18 $1,350,000
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Harrison & Rye City Home Sales Listings provided by the office of Westchester County Clerk Timothy C. Idoni Photos courtesy Zillow.com, Trulia.com, Hotpads.com, Spotproperty.com & Maps.google.com
43 Halstead Place, Rye 1/18/18 $4,116, 400
418 Columbus Ave., Harrison 1/26/18 $600,000
400 Poly Park Road, Rye 2/2/18 $1,430,000
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4 Purchase Hills Drive, Purchase 2/5/18 $941,000
38 Stonewall Circle, Harrison 2./5/18 $1,395,000
350 Midland Ave., Rye 1/23/18 $842,000
3 Pine Place, Port Chester 12/7/17 $475,000
28 Brae Burn Drive, Purchase 1/23/18 $1,620,000
232 Union Ave., Harrison 1/31/18 $740,000
231 Madison Ave., Port Chester 12/29/17 $355,000
230 Lincoln Ave., Harrison 2/7/18 $500,000
23 Avondale Road, Harrison 2/14/18 $687,000
225 Neuton Ave., Rye 2/22/18 $423,000
21 Lynden St., Rye 2/9/18 $2,240,000
20 Anchor Drive, Rye 2/8/18 $1,560,000
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Brackets busted? LIVE MIKE Mike Smith
I’m not generally one to gloat, but I’ll go ahead and say it: when it comes to defending my refusal to fill out a March Madness bracket, I kind of told you so. We’re just two rounds into this year’s NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, and I have to admit, not coming up with any picks or predictions this year has really paid off in spades from an entertainment standpoint. This year’s tourney, more than any other I can remember, has been absolutely rife with upsets. We’ve seen the first ever 16-1 upset, as an unheralded UMBC team knocked off top overall seed Virginia in the opening round. In fact, heading into the Sweet 16, both No. 1 seeds from the left side of the bracket—the Cavaliers and Xavier—have already been eliminated, as have both No. 2 seeds. Even for someone who has been watching college basketball
for as long as I have, that seems pretty odd, to say the least. Unprecedented may be a better way to put it, as this year’s South region will become the first region in the tournament’s history to head into the Sweet 16 with all top four seeds eliminated. Had I been involved in a money pool, I’m sure this sort of shocking occurrence would have destroyed my brackets—there are no perfect national brackets left, in fact—and led to much consternation on my end. But since I’m free to watch the tournament as an unattached observer? It’s been magical. Jordan Poole’s buzzer-beater to beat Houston, Nevada’s amazing 22-point comeback to down Cincinnati; these have been alltime great tournament moments that I’ve gotten to experience without worrying whether or not they’ve busted my brackets. Heck, I might be even more pumped for No. 11 seed Loyola Chicago’s improbable run to the Sweet 16 than 98-year-old Rambler super fan Sister Jean, who
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reportedly didn’t even have her boys moving on past the second round in her own bracket. Maybe I got lucky choosing this as the year I was going to watch the games without a rooting interest. Perhaps had we seen a number of heavily favored teams advancing, I would have lost interest already. But that hasn’t been the case, so I’m certainly thankful that I didn’t have any money on the line. The team I root for, Villanova, is still alive, as is the team I love to root against in Duke. But beyond that, there’s a glut of likeable underdogs to support, including defensive-minded Syracuse, the Ramblers and Nevada, whose head coach, the excitable Eric Musselman, has quickly become a media darling thanks to his, well, “expressive” postgame antics. So you can bet I’ll be tuning in when the action starts up again on Thursday night. If the next four rounds pack in even half as much excitement as the first two, the remainder of this tournament is
Sports Editor Mike Smith didn’t fill out a March Madness bracket this year. And after the unusual number of upsets we’ve seen through the first two rounds, he’s pretty happy with his decision. File photo
going to be must-watch TV. And now that everyone else’s brackets have been busted, maybe you’ll
be able to watch with the same carefree wonder as I have. Trust me, it’s been worth it.
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