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BOL bans asking about prior salary
CENTURY MARK! Brianna Losito carries the ball during Harrison’s April 4 game against Croton-Harmon. Losito had four goals, including the 100th of her career, as the Huskies topped the Tigers 17-6. For story, see page 15.
A new bill passed by the Westchester County Board of Legislators this week will make it illegal for employers to inquire about applicants’ previous pay during the hiring process.The Anti-Wage Discrimination Act, which was passed unanimously by lawmakers on April 10, will go before County Executive George Latimer, a Democrat, who was expected to sign it into law on Tuesday afternoon. “This is a crucial step in combatting women’s pay inequality, but it also removes a barrier of discrimination—whether intentional or unintentional—that will help all job seekers, including older workers or workers who are making career transitions, or those returning to work after raising children, and it will do so at no cost to businesses,” Board of Legislators Chairman Ben Boykin, a Democrat, said in a statement. Lawmakers hope that barring employers from asking about prior salary history will translate into higher wages for employees and greater upward mobility for lower wage workers transitioning
into new roles. Among the prospective benefactors, according to the board, will be women workers who often earn a lower salary than their male counterparts. According to a recently released Pew Research analysis, women earned just 82 percent of what men earned annually nationally in 2017, marking a continued 15-year stasis in the gender pay disparity. An additional study by employer review and job search site Glassdoor from 2016 also shows that the pay gap is compounded by a disparity in successful salary negotiations between men and women. According to the study, men were more than three times more likely to successfully negotiate a pay raise.The bill, which will go into effect three months after being signed into law, is based off of a piece of New York state legislation that never made it out of the Legislature after the Senate failed to bring it to a vote. -Reporting by James Pero
Latimer ‘bans the box’ for county jobs With an executive order signed last week, job applicants applying for positions in Westchester County government will no longer be required to preemptively disclose their criminal background on job forms.County Executive George Latimer, a Democrat, signed the order to “ban the box” on April 7, moving forward a nearly twoyear-old discussion by the county Board of Legislators.“No longer will applicants be automatically eliminated by dint of their past record—if their application warrants an interview, past details can be covered alongside evaluating
all the pluses and minuses of an employment candidate,” Latimer said in a Facebook post. Westchester will join nearly 150 cities and counties nationwide, including New York City and Yonkers, who have both abolished the practice of inquiring about criminal history on job forms. While a similarly proposed piece of legislation pushed by county Democrats in 2016 would have also applied the ban to private businesses as well as county employment, that initiative never made its way out of committee and to the full Board of Legisla-
tors for a vote. Advocates for banning the box argue that questions regarding criminal history unfairly discriminate against employees. New York state law forbids all employers from discriminating against job applicants based on their criminal history unless the crime has a direct relationship to the intended position. Under the executive order, employers will still be able to conduct background checks and criminal history reports after the initial application process. Advocates hope that the move will
level the playing field by getting applicants with criminal backgrounds a chance to interview before being removed from consideration. Earlier this year an executive order to ban gun shows on county property signed by Latimer was signed into law by legislators. While had repeatedly attempted Westchester County lawmakers look to close in on wage discrimination to ban the shows under the ad- with a new law banning employers from asking about prior salary history. ministration of Rob Astorino, a File photo Republican, the move was ultimately vetoed. Democrats now Follow us on Twitter @harrisonreview hold a 12-seat supermajority over Republicans. -Reporting by James Pero
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What’s going on... Harrison Public Library
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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.
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.
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.
Great Decisions 2018 On Monday, April 16 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. Great Decisions is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. The program involves reading articles, watching videos, and meeting with a group to discuss the most critical global issues facing America today. The program is facilitated by Joan Katen, adjunct professor of political science
and peace and justice, with special guest speakers. Participants contribute to the 2018 FPA National Opinion Ballot which can be submitted online at fpa.org/ballots, or in person. You do not need a briefing book to participate. Videos and articles for discussion can be found online at fpa.org. A reference copy of a briefing booklet is available at the library. The Great Decision series is free and open to the public. However, due to popularity, each session is on a first come first served basis. On April 16, “China and America: The New Political Equation” will be discussed, with Rolf Mowatt-Larssen, the director of the Intelligence and Defense Project at the Belfer Center of Harvard University’s Kennedy School, as the guest speaker. Under President Vladimir Putin, Russia is projecting an autocratic model of governance abroad and working to undermine the influence of liberal democracies, namely along Russia’s historical borderlands. Russia caused an international uproar in 2016 when it interfered in the U.S. presidential contest. But Putin’s foreign policy toolkit includes other instruments, from alliances with autocrats to proxy wars with the U.S. in Georgia, Ukraine and Syria. How does Putin conceive of national interests, and why do Russian citizens support him? How should the United States respond to Putin’s foreign policy ambitions?
Tween Tuesdays: Poetry Open-Mike On Tuesday, April 17 from 4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. April is National Poetry Month and what better way to bring poetry to life than to enjoy it together? Participants will each choose a poetry book to keep. Those who wish to can step up to the microphone to share. For ages 6 to 12. Drop in for a different activity each week when school is in session.
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.
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.
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. Chloe’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.
Conversational 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. Join in and make new friends.
Yoga with Angela On Fridays from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. Join popular local yoga instructor Angela Brandt for yoga with reading, crafts and hints woven in. The perfect start to a calm and fun weekend. For ages 6 to 12. Bring a mat, if you can, or use one of the library’s.
Recreation The spring/summer brochure is available at harrison-ny.gov/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.
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 Golf course openings The six county-owned golf courses are now open, with the last of the snow melting. 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. For more information, visit golf.westchestergov.com. Deadline for our What’s Going On section is every Thursday at noon. Though space is not guaranteed, we will do our best to accommodate your listing. Please send all items to news@hometwn.com.
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‘Painting with Light’ exhibit to open The Mamaroneck Artists Guild will be presenting the solo exhibition of artist Deborah Loeb Bohren, beginning on Tuesday, May 15. Ranging from realistic to abstract and double exposures, the exhibit “Painting with Light” are intimate environmental portraits of the man-made world around the
globe. Bohren selected images from Copenhagen, Paris, Oaxaca, Lunenburg (Nova Scotia), New York City and Marrakesh. She hopes that the images draw the viewer in and makes them ask “is this a photograph?” A reception at the artists guild where the public can meet Bohren, will be held on Saturday,
May 19, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Mamaroneck Artists Guild Gallery is located at 126 Larchmont Ave., in Larchmont. For more information, call 834-1117, email gallery@mamaroneckartistsguild.org or visit mamaroneckartistguild.org. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. Admission is free. (Submitted)
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“Sister Act,” based on the Touchstone Motion Picture, tells the hilarious story of Deloris Van Cartier, a disco diva, whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a murder. Under protective custody she is hidden in the one place she won’t be found—a convent. Disguised as a nun and under the suspicious watch of the
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Zuri Washington stars as Deloris Van Cartier in “Sister Act” at the Westchester Broadway Theatre. Photo/Julie Curry
The cast of “Sister Act” performs a number onstage. Photo/John Vecchiolla
erville as Curtis Shank; Danny Wilford as Eddie Souther; Corben Williams as TJ; Jayson Elliott as Joey; Mike D’Amico as Pablo; Sandy Rosenberg as Sister Mary Lazarus; Katelyn Lauria as Sister Mary Patrick; and Mary Jo McConnell as Mother Superior. The multi-talented ensemble includes Melanie Burg, Joanna Caruso, Sincee Daniels, Hannah Eakin, Hector Flores Jr., Keyonna Knight, Jose Plaza, T. Shyvonne Stewart, Jessi St. George, Stephanie Sable, and Karen Webb. Directed and choreographed by Donna Drake. The musical director is Bob Bray; associate choreographer is Rhonda Miller. Set design by Steve Loftus; lighting design by Andrew Gmoser; sound design by Mark Zuckerman. The costume coordinator is Heather Carey; wig/hair design by Gerard Kelly. The production stage manager is Victor Lukas; the assistant stage manager is Duane McDevitt; and properties are by Grumpy’s Props. Lisa Tiso is the associate producer. Director/choreographer Donna Drake has Broadway experience in the original production of “A Chorus Line,” “Sophisticated Ladies,” “Woman of the Year,” “The Wind in the Willows,” “5678-Dance,” “It’s so nice to be Civilized,” and the original production of “The 1940s Radio Hour.” She directed four Broadway concerts of “Nothing Like A Dame” for BC/EFA and “Addy & Uno,” currently running off Broadway at Theatre Row. Awards include an Emmy nomination, four Drama Desk nominations, a Mac Award nomination, a Theatre World Award, and an Off Broadway Alliance nomination. She choreographed Catherine Zeta-Jones for the American Film Institute Awards in 2009, and The AFI 2011 honoring Morgan Freeman and starring Betty White. She directed the children’s show; John Tartaglia’s “Imaginocean,” off
Broadway and national and international tours. On TV, Drake has been involved in “Julie’s Greenroom,” starring Julie Andrews; “Monica’s Mixing Bowl,” “Disney’s Johnny & the Sprites,” and ABC TV’s “Dear Alex & Annie.” She is currently teaching acting at Pace University. Zuri Washington, who plays Deloris Van Cartier, is a Bronx native making her WBT debut in one of her favorite roles. She starred in the National Tours of “Bring It On: The Musical” as Danielle and “Memphis” as Felicia Farrell. Other credits include “Dreamgirls” as Deena, and “Bat Out of Hell” which is now enjoying a run in the U.K. “Sister Act” show times, through July 1: Wednesday, Thursday and some Friday matinees: lunch is at 11:30 a.m. and the show is at 1 p.m.; Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings: dinner is at 6:30 p.m. and the show is at 8 p.m.; Sunday matinees: lunch is at noon and the show is at 1:30 p.m.; Sunday evenings: dinner is at 5:30 p.m. and the show is at 7 p.m. Ticket prices: dinner and show range between $59 to $89 plus tax depending on the performance chosen. Beverage service and gratuities are not included in the ticket price. Discounts are available for children, students, and senior citizens at selected performances. Also check the website for ongoing special offers. There are discounts for groups of 20 or more; call 5922225. Luxury boxes for private parties of six to 22 are available by calling 592-8730. Enjoy dining and theatre in an elegant private box. Additional features include an expanded dinner menu, hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, private powder room, and luxury box reserved parking. For reservations and for more information, call 592-2222 or broadwaytheatre. (Submitted)
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Chef Peter Kelly heads Phelps Food, Wine & Beer Fest
Chef Peter Kelly will serve as the featured guest for the Phelps festival, featuring the best dining fare that Westchester County has to offer. The event will take place on Sunday, April 22 in Tarrytown. Contributed photo
Panda is a lovely 2 1/2-year-old young lady with the most beautiful green eyes who enjoys being pet. It takes her a bit to warm up to strangers, but once she does, she is a pleasure. She gets along fantastically with other cats and dogs. Panda will make a great addition to a family. Panda is microchipped, spayed, in excellent health and up-to-date with all vaccinations. Her adoption donation is $100. To meet Panda, call Pet Rescue at 835-4133 or visit NY-PetRescue.org. (Submitted)
Celebrity Chef Peter Kelly, will be the featured guest at this year’s Phelps Food, Wine & Beer Fest, which will take place on Sunday, April 22, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Tappan Hill Mansion, 81 Highland Ave., in Tarrytown. A benefit for the Phelps Hospital Community Garden Initiative, the event boasts samples of delicacies at elegant dining stations hosted by exclusive local restaurants, and wines selected by the chefs to complement their fare. An extraordinary variety of beer will also be offered for tasting. Tappan Hill is a beautiful historic
mansion with views overlooking the Hudson River. For more than three decades Kelly has set the standard for dining in the state of New York. Operating the most critically acclaimed restaurants in the Hudson Valley, his contemporary American cuisine brings dining to a new level by providing his guests with exquisite food and superb service. Kelly runs the Xaviars Restaurant Group, which owns and manages Xaviars and Freelance Cafe in Piermont, Restaurant X and Bully Boy Bar in Congers and Xaviars X2O on the Hudson in Yonkers.
“I am delighted to partner with Phelps Hospital for this event. My father was once a patient here many years ago and I’ll never forget the great care he received. It’s so important to give back, and that the proceeds will go to a community garden, makes it that much more special,” Kelly said. More information and tickets at $100 per person may be obtained by contacting Marissa Coratti in the Phelps Development Office at 366-3104 or at mcoratti@northwell.edu. Reservations can also be made online at phelpevents.org. (Submitted)
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Airbnb beginning to have impact on housing market As tourism in the Hudson Valley continues to grow, the popularity of short-term rental programs like Airbnb is beginning to have a positive impact on the real estate market. “For the first few years, we felt that Airbnbs were working against us because people had the attitude of why should we buy when we can rent a home that suits our immediate needs,” said Katherine Jennings, who manages Houlihan Lawrence’s Millbrook office in Dutchess County. Yet it seems being able to test the waters without commitment
has helped these renters become better familiarized with the area’s communities, ultimately leading them to more comfortably consider a second-home purchase. And many buyers are in turn listing them, in part or whole, back on platforms like Airbnb. “They have gotten tired of moving their skis and their children’s toys from house to house,” said Jennings, who oversees 35 agents who cover Dutchess, Columbia, Ulster and Greene counties in New York and Litchfield County, Connecticut. “Plus they know what kinds of properties
will work on Airbnb.” Listings with standalone guesthouses, as well as a main house for the owners, have become extremely popular. The new tax code enacted by Congress late last year, which severely limits the amount of deductible state and local taxes, is also having an effect. “Some of our buyers are telling us that their accountants are advising them that if they own a second home as an LLC then they can write off some of the expenses of owning the house against the Airbnb income they get from it,” Jennings said. In general, nightly rates for Hudson Valley Airbnbs range from $200 to $400 for a house, she said. Popular communities include Hudson, Rhinebeck, Amenia, Millbrook, Millerton, Chatham, Woodstock, Saugerties and New Paltz. “Essentially, it starts at Millbrook and goes north.” In the Columbia County city of Hudson, nightly rates for intown apartments range from $150 to $300, said Annabel Taylor, a Houlihan Lawrence agent based
in Millbrook who owns two Airbnb rentals in Hudson with her husband, Zach Hill. “It’s been successful beyond our wildest dreams,” she said, generating about $10,000 a month in the summer. “Almost all of my clients keep Airbnb in mind when purchasing property,” Taylor said. “It’s always a factor when figuring out their monthly carrying costs.” This is especially true for her Brooklyn clients looking to buy a second home in the Hudson Valley. “They can’t afford to buy in
Brooklyn so essentially they are buying their second home first.” Renters are predominantly from New York City, but owners can count on a steady stream of tourists from around the country and around the world, Jennings said. The prime season runs from Memorial Day through Columbus Day. “I’ve been surprised at how busy I’ve been in the off-season,” Jennings said. “I would say I have it booked for half of the off-season weekends.” (Submitted)
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Latimer to attend CPW basketball tourney
LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO BIDDERS: HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Notice is hereby given that SEALED PROPOSALS for: RFB #18/19-02: Asphalt Paving will be received until 2:15 p.m. on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at the Business Office of the Harrison Central School District, located at 50 Union Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528; (914) 630-3011. All bids will be publicly opened and read at said time and place. Specifications and bid forms may be obtained at www.bidnetdirect.com/new-york or from the district Business Office beginning Monday, April 9, 2018. All bid addenda will be transmitted to registered bid holders and posted to www.bidnetdirect.com/new-york. Bids shall be submitted in sealed envelopes bearing the name and address of the bidder on the outside, addressed to: PURCHASING AGENT, HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT and clearly marked on the outside with the bid opening date and “RFB #18/19-02: Asphalt Paving”. The Harrison Central School District is not responsible for bids opened prior to the bid opening if bid number and opening date do not appear on the envelope. Bids opened prior to the date and time indicated are invalid. The bidder assumes the risk of any delay in the mail, or in the handling of the mail by employees of the Harrison Central School District, as well as improper hand delivery. The Harrison Central School District reserves the right to waive any informalities in the bids, or to reject all bids, or to accept any bid which in the opinion of the Board will be to their best interest. By order of the Board of Education Gene George / Purchasing Agent. Dated: April 9, 2018 NOTICE TO BIDDERS: HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Notice is hereby given that SEALED PROPOSALS for: RFB #17/18-26: Lumber and Building Supplies will be received until 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at the Business Office of the Harrison Central School District, located at 50 Union Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528; (914) 630-3011. All bids will be publicly opened and read at said time and place. Specifications and bid forms may be obtained at www.bidnetdirect.com/new-york or from the district Business Office beginning Monday, April 9, 2018. All bid addenda will be transmitted to registered bid holders and posted to www. bidnetdirect.com/new-york. Bids shall be submitted in sealed envelopes bearing the name and address of the bidder on the outside, addressed to: PURCHASING AGENT, HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT and clearly marked on the outside with the bid opening date and “ RFB #17/18-26: Lumber and Building Supplies”. The Harrison Central School District is not responsible for bids opened prior to the bid opening if bid number and opening date do not appear on the envelope. Bids opened prior to the date and time indicated are invalid. The bidder assumes the risk of any delay in the mail, or in the handling of the mail by employees of the Harrison Central School District, as well as improper hand delivery. The Harrison Central School District reserves the right to waive any informalities in the bids, or to reject all bids, or to accept any bid which in the opinion of the Board will be to their best interest. By order of the Board of Education Gene George / Purchasing Agent. Dated: April 9, 2018
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Cerebral Palsy of Westchester’s Barrier Breakers is proud to announce its11th Annual Wheelchair Basketball Tournament on Tuesday, April 17 at the Westchester County Center. The anticipation is building for the players who will play their Westchester rivals the Wildcats from The Westchester School for Special Children. In celebration of 11 years hosting this tournament, Westchester County Executive George Latimer will start the evening off with his opening remarks. During halftime, there will be a “Hoop Shoot” foul shooting contest sponsored by the Mid Westchester Elks. The contest will include both teams, trophies
will be awarded to the winners in each group and all players will be recognized for participating with a medal. Cerebral Palsy of Westchester, CPW, would like to acknowledge the county Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation for providing the site and the Office for Disabled in coordinating the event. For more than 69 years, CPW has been advancing the independence, productivity, and full citizenship of children and adults with all developmental disabilities including autism, neurological impairments, intellectual disabilities, epilepsy and cerebral palsy. Through our comprehensive network of educational programs, therapeutic services,
employment training, recreations, advocacy and residential sites, the agency has helped thousands of children and adults in Westchester and Fairfield counties live more productive and satisfying lives. (Submitted) Date: Tuesday, April 17 Admission: free Doors open: 5 p.m. Event starts: 5:30 p.m. Location: The Westchester County Center 198 Central Ave., White Plains, New York 10606
NOTICE TO BIDDERS: HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Notice is hereby given that SEALED PROPOSALS for: RFB #18/19-01: DRIVER EDUCATION IN-CAR INSTRUCTION will be received until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at the Business Office of the Harrison Central School District, located at 50 Union Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528; (914) 630-3011. All bids will be publicly opened and read at said time and place. Specifications and bid forms may be obtained at www.bidnetdirect.com/new-york or from the district Business Office beginning Monday, April 9, 2018. All bid addenda will be transmitted to registered bid holders and posted to www. bidnetdirect.com/new-york. Bids shall be submitted in sealed envelopes bearing the name and address of the bidder on the outside, addressed to: PURCHASING AGENT, HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT and clearly marked on the outside with the bid opening date and “RFB #18/19-01: Driver Education In-Car Instruction”. The Harrison Central School District is not responsible for bids opened prior to the bid opening if bid number and opening date do not appear on the envelope. Bids opened prior to the date and time indicated are invalid. The bidder assumes the risk of any delay in the mail, or in the handling of the mail by employees of the Harrison Central School District, as well as improper hand delivery. This bid is designed as a Request for Competitive Offers. The award will be based on Best Value to the School District as opposed to the strictly lowest offer. Proposals will be evaluated by committee which will determine the overall best value offer and the award will be determined accordingly. The Evaluation Criteria to be utilized by the committee is included in this bid packet. The Harrison Central School District reserves the right to waive any informalities in the bids, or to reject all bids, or to accept any bid which in the opinion of the Board will be to their best interest. By order of the Board of Education Gene George / Purchasing Agent. Dated: April 9, 2018
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April 13, 2018 • THE HARRISON REVIEW • 13
LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF ANNUAL PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING, ELECTION OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS AND VOTE ON BUDGET OF HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT HARRISON, NEW YORK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing on the Budget of the qualified voters of the Harrison Central School District, Harrison, New York, will be held at the Louis M. Klein Middle School on May 2, 2018 at 7:15 P.M. for the purpose of presenting the Budget for the 2018-2019 school year. FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a copy of the statement of the money which will be required for the ensuing school year for school purposes may be obtained by any taxpayer in the District during the fourteen days immediately preceding the Annual School District Meeting, May 15, 2018, except Saturday, Sunday or Holiday, at each of the following schoolhouses in which school is maintained during the hours designated, at any public or free association library in the District, and on the District website. Harrison High School - 8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Louis M. Klein Middle School - 8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Elementary Schools - 9:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.: Harrison Avenue School, Parsons Memorial School, Purchase School & Samuel J. Preston School Office of the District Clerk - 8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Real Property Tax Exemption Report prepared in accordance with Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law will be annexed to any tentative/preliminary budget as well as the final adopted budget of which it will form a part, and shall be posted on District bulletin board(s) maintained for public notices, as well as on the District’s website. FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual School District Meeting of the inhabitants of the Harrison Central School District, Harrison, NY, qualified to vote at School District Meetings and/or Elections of said District will be held at the places hereafter set forth on May 15, 2018 between the hours of 7:00 A.M and 9:00 P.M., prevailing time, for the purpose of voting on voting machines for the appropriation of necessary funds to meet the necessary expenditures for the school year 2018-2019, on all propositions duly filed with the Board of Education, and to fill two (2) vacancies on the Board of Education. The qualified voters will fill the following vacancies: The office of Dennis Di Lorenzo, a member of the Board of Education, which term expires on June 30, 2018, for a new term commencing July 1, 2018 and expiring on June 30, 2021. The office of Joan Tiburzi, a member of the Board of Education, which term expires on June 30, 2018, for a new term commencing July 1, 2018 and expiring on June 30, 2021. Each vacancy shall be considered a separate and specific office and a separate petition is required to nominate a candidate for each office. The petition shall be directed to the District Clerk, shall be signed by at least 34 qualified voters of the District, shall state the residence address of each signer, the name and residence address of the candidate, and shall describe the specific vacancy on the Board of Education for which the candidate is nominated which description shall include at least the length of the term of office and the name of the last incumbent, if any. Forms complying with these requirements may be obtained from the Office of the District Clerk, 50 Union Avenue, Harrison, NY between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 3:30 P.M., prevailing time, Monday through Friday. Petitions are due not later than on April 16, 2018 at 5:00 P.M. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for Absentee Ballots may be obtained at the Office of the District Clerk, 50 Union Avenue, Harrison, New York. Written requests for absentee ballots must be made at least 7 days and not more than 30 days prior to the Annual School District Meeting, May 15, 2018. If the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, the completed application must be received by the District Clerk no later than 3:45 P.M. (Prevailing Time) on May 8, 2018. If the Ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter, the completed application must be received by the District Clerk no later than 3:45 P.M. (Prevailing Time) on May 14, 2018. No absentee ballot shall be counted unless it shall have been received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 P.M. on May 15, 2018. A list of all persons to whom Absentee Ballots shall have been issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District at the Office of the District Clerk, on each of the five days prior to the day of the election, except Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, between the hours of 8:30 A.M. (Prevailing Time) and 3:30 P.M. (Prevailing Time). Any qualified voter may file a written challenge of the qualification of a voter whose name appears on such list, stating the reasons for the challenge. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that for the purposes of voting, the School District has been divided into four (4) election districts and that an accurate description of the boundaries of these school election districts is on file and may be inspected at the Office of the District Clerk on weekdays when school is in session, during regular work hours, 8:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., at the Administrative Offices, 50 Union Avenue, Harrison, NY. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the May 15, 2018 School District Election and Budget Vote will be held at the following polling places in the School Election Districts hereinafter set forth: Election District A: At the Harrison Avenue School in Harrison, New York. Said Election District A comprises a portion of the area formerly constituting the area of Union Free School District No. 6 of the Town of Harrison, Westchester County, New York, which encompasses the area designated as the boundary line for attendance at Harrison Avenue School. Election District B - at the Samuel J. Preston School in West Harrison, New York. Said Election District B comprises the area formerly constituting the area of Union Free School District No. 7 of the Town of Harrison, Westchester County, New York, which encompasses the area designated as the boundary line for attendance at Samuel J. Preston School. Election District C - at the Purchase Elementary School on Purchase Street, in Purchase, New York. Said Election District C comprises the area formerly constituting the areas of Union Free School District No. 2 of the Town of Harrison and Rye, Westchester County, New York, and Common School District No. 5 of the Towns of Harrison and North Castle, Westchester County, New York, which encompasses the area designated as the boundary line for attendance at Purchase Elementary School. Election District D - at the Parsons Memorial School in Harrison, New York. Said Election District D comprises a portion of the area formerly constituting the area of Union Free School District No. 6 of the Town of Harrison, Westchester County, New York, which encompasses the area designated as the boundary line for attendance at the Parsons Memorial School. FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Education Law, Section 2035, Subdivision 2, the Board of Education has adopted a rule with respect to the submission of questions or propositions to be voted upon by voting machines at school district meetings or elections requiring any valid petition or request from qualified voters for the submission of questions or propositions to be voted upon at any such meeting or election, and reserving to the Board of Education the right to edit such questions or propositions without changing the substance thereof for the purpose of preparing ballots for voting machines. FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that although voting machines will be used to record the votes on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, there will be no registration of voters in advance of said meeting. Accordingly, all persons shall be entitled to vote as aforesaid who present themselves at the polls, who are not challenged while in the polling place, and who execute a statement, to be provided by the Board of Education, indicating that they possess the following qualifications: 1. A citizen of the United States; 2. Eighteen years of age; and 3. A resident of the district for a period of 30 days next preceding May 15, 2018. Pursuant to Education Law Section 2018-c, all new persons offering to vote at any school district meeting or election for which registration is not required, shall provide one form of proof of residency. Acceptable proof of residency shall be a driver’s license, a non-driver identification card, a utility bill, or a voter registration card. By order of the Board of Education, Harrison Central School District. Dated: March 30, 2018 Harrison, New York Christine Beitler, District Clerk
Notice is hereby given that SEALED PROPOSALS for: HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT RFB #17/18-28c MECHANICAL UPGRADES AT SJ PRESTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SED: 66-05-01-06-0-007-024 will be received until 2:00 PM on April 27, 2018 at the District Offices of the Harrison Central School District. Complete digital sets of Bidding Documents, Drawings and Specifications, may be obtained online as a download for Forty Nine Dollars and 00 cents ($49.00) at the following website: www.usinglesspaper.com under ‘public projects’ beginning on April 10, 2018. Complete sets of Bidding Documents, Drawings and Specifications, may be obtained from Rev, 330 Route 17A, Suite #2, Goshen, New York 10924 Tel: 1-877-272-0216, upon depositing the sum of One Hundred Dollars and 00 cents ($100.00) for each combined set of documents. Checks or money orders shall be made payable to HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. Plan deposit is refundable in accordance with the terms in the Instructions to Bidders to all submitting bids. Any bidder requiring documents to be shipped shall make arrangements with the printer and pay for all packaging and shipping costs. All bid addenda will be transmitted to registered bidders via email and will be available at www.usinglesspaper.com. Bidders who have paid for hard copies of the bid documents will need to make the determination if hard copies of the addenda are required for their use, and coordinate directly with the printer for hard copies of addenda to be issued. There will be no charge for registered bidders to obtain hard copies of the bid addenda. Bids must be made on the standard proposal form in the manner designated therein and as required by the specifications that must be enclosed in sealed opaque envelopes bearing the name of the job and name and address of the bidder on the outside, addressed to: “PURCHASING AGENT, HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT”, clearly marked on the outside, “RFB #17/18-28c: MECHANICAL UPGRADES AT PRESTON ELMENTARY SCHOOL – SED No. 6605-01-06-0-007-024”. The Harrison Central School District is not responsible for bids opened prior to the bid opening if bid number and opening date do not appear on the envelope. Bids opened prior to date and time indicated are invalid. The bidder assumes the risk of any delay in the mail, or in the handling of the mail by employees of the Harrison Central School District, as well as of improper hand delivery. Each proposal submitted must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, made payable to the “HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT”, in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid, as a commitment by the bidder that, if its bid is accepted, it will enter into a contract to perform the work and will execute such further security as may be required for the faithful performance of the contract. Certification of bonding company is required for this bid, see Instructions for Bidders. Each bidder shall agree to hold his/her bid price for ninety (90) days after the formal bid opening. A pre-bid meeting and walk thru is scheduled for 11:00 AM on April 18, 2018 at the project site: SJ Preston School, 50 Taylor Ave, West Harrison, NY 10604. Potential bidders are asked to gather at the main entrance to the building. Although the pre-bid meeting and walk-thru are not mandatory, it is highly recommended that all potential bidders attend. It is the Board’s intention to award the contract to the lowest qualified bidder in compliance with the specifications providing the required security who can meet the experience, technical and budget requirements. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive any informality and to accept such bid which, in the opinion of the Board, is in the best interests of the School District. This contract will not be awarded unless and until the voters of the Harrison Central School District approve the project at the May 15, 2018 Annual Meeting and School Budget Vote, and the District receives project approval by the New York State Education Department – Department of Facilities Planning. By Order of the Board of Education-Harrison Central School District 50 Union Avenue, Harrison, New York 10528 Gene George / Purchasing Agent Dated: April 10, 2018
Notice is hereby given that SEALED PROPOSALS for: HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT RFB #17/18-27c ROOFING REPLACEMENT AT SJ PRESTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SED: 66-05-01-06-0-007-025 will be received until 2:00 PM on April 27, 2018 at the District Offices of the Harrison Central School District. Complete digital sets of Bidding Documents, Drawings and Specifications, may be obtained online as a download for Forty Nine Dollars and 00 cents ($49.00) at the following website: www.usinglesspaper.com under ‘public projects’ beginning on April 10, 2018. Complete sets of Bidding Documents, Drawings and Specifications, may be obtained from Rev, 330 Route 17A, Suite #2, Goshen, New York 10924 Tel: 1-877-272-0216, upon depositing the sum of One Hundred Dollars and 00 cents ($100.00) for each combined set of documents. Checks or money orders shall be made payable to HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. Plan deposit is refundable in accordance with the terms in the Instructions to Bidders to all submitting bids. Any bidder requiring documents to be shipped shall make arrangements with the printer and pay for all packaging and shipping costs. All bid addenda will be transmitted to registered bidders via email and will be available at www.usinglesspaper.com. Bidders who have paid for hard copies of the bid documents will need to make the determination if hard copies of the addenda are required for their use, and coordinate directly with the printer for hard copies of addenda to be issued. There will be no charge for registered bidders to obtain hard copies of the bid addenda. Bids must be made on the standard proposal form in the manner designated therein and as required by the specifications that must be enclosed in sealed opaque envelopes bearing the name of the job and name and address of the bidder on the outside, addressed to: “PURCHASING AGENT, HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT”, clearly marked on the outside, “RFB #17/18-27c: ROOFING REPLACEMENT AT PRESTON ELMENTARY SCHOOL – SED No. 6605-01-06-0-007-025”. The Harrison Central School District is not responsible for bids opened prior to the bid opening if bid number and opening date do not appear on the envelope. Bids opened prior to date and time indicated are invalid. The bidder assumes the risk of any delay in the mail, or in the handling of the mail by employees of the Harrison Central School District, as well as of improper hand delivery. Each proposal submitted must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, made payable to the “HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT”, in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid, as a commitment by the bidder that, if its bid is accepted, it will enter into a contract to perform the work and will execute such further security as may be required for the faithful performance of the contract. Certification of bonding company is required for this bid, see Instructions for Bidders. Each bidder shall agree to hold his/her bid price for ninety (90) days after the formal bid opening. A pre-bid meeting and walk thru is scheduled for 10:00 AM on April 18, 2018 at the project site: SJ Preston School, 50 Taylor Ave, West Harrison, NY 10604. Potential bidders are asked to gather at the main entrance to the building. Although the pre-bid meeting and walk-thru are not mandatory, it is highly recommended that all potential bidders attend. It is the Board’s intention to award the contract to the lowest qualified bidder in compliance with the specifications providing the required security who can meet the experience, technical and budget requirements. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive any informality and to accept such bid which, in the opinion of the Board, is in the best interests of the School District. This contract will not be awarded unless and until the voters of the Harrison Central School District approve the project at the May 15, 2018 Annual Meeting and School Budget Vote, and the District receives project approval by the New York State Education Department – Department of Facilities Planning. By Order of the Board of Education-Harrison Central School District 50 Union Avenue, Harrison, New York 10528 Gene George / Purchasing Agent Dated: April 10, 2018
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An Amazin’ start LIVE MIKE Mike Smith
On Tuesday, April 10, the Red Sox and Yankees kicked off their season series with a tilt at Fenway Park. The stage was set for a classic; two bitter rivals looking to assert their dominance in the AL East, two lineups chockfull of young stars, and two dominant pitchers in Severino and Sale. And wouldn’t you know it, I ended up watching the Mets instead. As Boston continued to pile on the runs against the seemingly hapless Yanks on ESPN, I was glued to SNY, as the surprising Metropolitans demonstrated their grit yet again, rallying back twice against the Marlins to top the fish 8-6 and get off to a 9-1 start—the best in franchise history. It’s not just that the Mets are winning—cause for celebration enough—it’s how they’re doing it. On Tuesday, the Mets surged back from two runs down in both the sixth and the eighth innings—
the latter comeback cemented by a dramatic bomb from Asdrubal Cabrera, before winning the game an inning later on a double by slumping slugger Yoenis Cespedes. These are the kind of wins—like many the Mets have had in their terrific start—that make you wonder if this team is ever going to lose again. Which, of course they will. Unlikely as it may seem right now, the Mets are not going to go 161-1 this season. Like every team, they’re going to go through droughts, they’re going to battle injuries to key players, and they’re going to have stretches where nothing goes right. And Mets’ fans, more prone to fatalism and pessimism than their counterparts who root for the Yankees, have an underlying sense of dread as they wait for things to return to normal. But that’s why fans have to enjoy the times like this. Right now, first-year Mets’ manager Mickey Callaway looks like the second coming of Bobby Cox. The starters are throwing well, the bullpen—even Hansel freakin’
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Robles—has been incredible, and basically, this team just looks like it’s having a ton of fun playing together. The baseball season is such a long slog that it’s important to invest heavily in the moments when things are going right. A team can absolutely energize a fan-base or a city with a few weeks of inspired play. I’ve seen that play out on sports talk radio, on social media and even in text conversations with my father, who admitted that Cabrera’s eighth-inning homer against the Marlins prompted him to let out a holler that nearly gave my mother—who was doing work in another room—a heart attack. Who knows how long the Mets can keep up this torrid pace. Heck, it could all come crashing down tomorrow! And that’s why you have to enjoy it when you can. Because you never know when a streak like this is going to come around again.
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The New York Mets have opened the 2018 season with an unprecedented 9-1 run. Even if these good times won’t last, fans should appreciate them for as long as they do. Photo courtesy Wikipedia.org
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Losito nabs 100th in Huskies win girls lacrosse non-league
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Game Notes: • Brie Losito scored her 100th career goal in Harrison’s win • Twin sisters Jessica & Sydney Saviano combined for 12 goals • The win was Harrison’s first of the season By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor On April 4, the Harrison girls’ lacrosse season got underway on a positive note as the Huskies handled visiting Croton-Harmon, topping the Tigers 17-6 in the opener. For Harrison, the game not only served as an encouraging sign for the upcoming campaign, but also as a celebration for senior Brianna Losito who recorded her 100th career goal in the win. Losito, who has been on the team since she was in eighth grade, had four goals and two assists on the afternoon, including
Brie Losito takes a shot against Croton-Harmon on April 4. Losito notched her 100 th career goal in the Huskies’ 17-6 win.
A Harrison player goes for a ground ball on April 4.
her 100th which came in the first half. According to Huskies’ coach Caitlin Rooney, Losito’s achievement was even more momentous considering that the High Pointbound senior has spent much of
ways looking to feed the ball and we tell her to go to the goal more, so she has really earned it.” In addition to Losito’s contributions against the Tigers, the Huskies also got big games from Jessica and Sydney Saviano. Jessica paced Harrison with a gamehigh seven goals and tallied four assists, while Sydney found the net five times. In Losito and the Savianos, Rooney believes she has a solid group of veteran players who not only excel on the field, but also provide a blueprint for success, especially for the program’s underclassmen. “I think it needs to be highlighted more among all the sports programs; these kids have so much on their plates, you’re not just going to get a spot handed to you if you’re not going to work hard for it,” she said. “They’re great role models, great leaders and it has been great having them.” The Huskies also shined on the defensive end on Wednesday, despite coming into the season with a new crop of players in the back. Senior goalie Kathleen Lino had 11 saves to lead the way, and Rooney believes that the defense should only get better as it accumulates more game experience. “We lost a lot of seniors last year, and you’re never really sure how it’s going to go,” she said. “At this point, we’re still getting a
her Huskies career as a deft facilitator on the offensive end. “[Losito] has been so great for us, she’s definitely such a hard worker and she’s not your typical player,” Rooney said. “She’s al-
Jessica Saviano attemps a shot against Croton-Harmon. Saviano would finish with seven goals to lead the Huskies. Photos/Mike Smith
Sydney Saviano, who had five goals against Croton-Harmon, carries the ball on April 4.
look at players and moving them around to see different things, and I think we’re going to start to mold together.” Harrison will look to build on its season-opening win on April 6, when they take on a Tappan Zee team that ended the Huskies’ season last year in sectionals.
“I’m hoping that we come out with some fire,” Rooney said. “This is a calm and easy-going group of girls, but we’re working on getting a little bit more aggressive, and over time, that’s going to come.” CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com
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