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Killian, Mayer at odds over sex harassment claims
BYRAM Eric Kopczynski throws a pitch against Byram Hills on April 13. Kopczynski earned the win in Harrison’s 4-3 victory as the Huskies topped the Bobcats twice last week. For story, see page 15. Photo/Mike Smith
Latimer tackles finances in State of the County By JAMES PERO Staff Writer George Latimer’s first State of the County Address as the Westchester County executive returned to the Board of Legislators’ chambers for the first time in seven years. There, Latimer spoke of financial solvency, which he said remains in peril thanks to his predecessor. “While we have big plans to move the State of our County forward together—we must understand where our fiscal house stands,” said Latimer, a Democrat, during his speech on Monday, April 16. “And much to my chagrin, the numbers right now do not look pretty.” Blaming the prior Republican administration, Latimer said that
the county’s fiscal house has fallen victim to “sweep it under the rug economics.” Specifically, Latimer referred to policies implemented under the administration of Rob Astorino, who made it his mantra to keep the county’s tax levy flat. Astorino never raised the tax levy during his eight years in office, spanning from 2010 to 2017. As a result, Latimer said the county’s budget will undergo an audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli that he hopes will determine the best course of action for Westchester’s fiscal future. While Latimer did not explicitly mention raising taxes, he did refer to raising levels of services and salaries for workers, in addition to tackling a running list of
backlogged capital projects that soared to $1.5 billion under Astorino’s watch. “We will look to consolidate services, maximize aid from Albany and Washington, eliminate waste by terminating pay-to-play contracts and find creative solutions to best spend tax dollars,” he said. While the 2018 budget—his first budget as county executive— won’t be voted on until December of this year, Latimer said that he would be open to amending the current 2017 budget which was approved during Astorino’s tenure along with the help of a bipartisan coalition controlling the county Board of Legislators. Following the elections last November, Democrats now hold supermajority control of the Board
of Legislators. Though Latimer criticized Astorino for attempting to balance the county’s budget with “oneshot deals,” he also remained agnostic on the future of two marquis partnerships finalized under the previous administration: Playland and the Westchester County Airport. “Just because the prior administration started a program or brokered a deal does not mean we will automatically dissolve it,” Latimer said. “We are committed to looking at everything.” Already, the legislature and administration have begun reviewing the $60 million public-private partnership between the county and the investment firm Standard LATIMER continued on page 13
A race for a pivotal state Senate seat is turning contentious in its final days as an April special election draws close. Last week, Republican candidate Julie Killian, who is running against state Assemblywoman Shelley Mayer, a Democrat, for an open seat in the Senate’s 37th District, called for Mayer to drop out of the race following a story published in The Daily News claiming that she ignored the sexual harassment claims of Senate staffers. Mayer was chief counsel of Senate Democrats at the time. “By allowing the sexual harassment of two women who were seeking her help to continue until after the next election [in 2010], Shelley Mayer has conclusively demonstrated that she does not possess the character or moral compass to continue serving in the state Legislature,” Killian said in a statement. Holding an impromptu press conference on April 13 in front of one of Mayer’s headquarters in the village of Mamaroneck, Killian called on her opponent to resign amidst a sea of supporters. from both sides, who chanted and waved their respective signs. According to the Journal News, profanity-laced fights between supporters of both sides took place. In a Daily News article, two women, Julia Lilkendey and Shana Wittenwyler, claim that while they were Senate staffers, they were stalked and sexually harassed by a male supervisor dating back as far as 2009. Both women say that despite informing Mayer of the events, the Assemblywoman did little to help
the situation.Doug Forand, a Mayer spokesman, has denied the characterization of those events in a statement, claiming that Mayer reported the issue to her superior although no action was ever taken. It’s unclear what effect the allegations will have on Mayer’s campaign who has often touted women’s equality and equal pay as a part of her platform.Democrats are hoping for another strong turnout to follow on the heels of Election Day 2017, which saw area Democrats win seats across Westchester County due in part to growing discontent with some of the policies of President Donald Trump. Whether that turnout will translate into an April special election though, remains to be seen. Killian, having served previously as a Rye City councilwoman, does have some name recognition and familiarity within the Senate’s 37th District, which is comprised of the city of Yonkers, town of Eastchester, plus all of the communities that makeup the Sound Shore region.However, according to the county Board of Elections, the district’s enrollment numbers in 2017 favor registered Democrats by 28,000 voters. -Reporting by James Pero
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Iona Prep announces 2018 Hall of Fame Honorees
Iona Preparatory School will induct five new members into its Hall of Fame as part of its Reunion Weekend, which will take place April 27-28. The 2018 honorees include business and community leaders from Under Armour, Nasdaq, Richard Bernstein Advisors, O.C. Tanner and Iona Prep Lower School. “For more than 100 years, Iona Prep has been developing young men into moral, ethical and spiritual leaders, and the Hall of Fame honorees represent the very highest level of excellence,” said Brother Thomas R. Leto, president of Iona Prep. “We are so proud to add another five outstanding individuals to this impressive group.” 2018 Iona Prep Hall of Fame Honorees: Brian P. Cummings (Baltimore) Class of 1993 – Vice president of sales, Under Armour Elizabeth Foley (New Rochelle) – Iona Prep Lower School educator Robert H. McCooey, Jr. (Rye) Class of 1983, P’12,’15,’20 – Senior vice president, Nasdaq OMX John J. McCombe (Crest-
wood) Classs of 1978 – President and director of distribution, Richard Bernstein Advisors Thomas M. Rosato (Rye) Class of 1968 – Former managing director, O.C. Tanner Iona Prep’s Reunion Weekend kicks off on Friday, April 27, with a celebration of the 25th and 50th anniversaries of the classes of 1968 and 1993. Other highlights include a family barbeque, a reunion Mass and student-guided tours to stroll down memory lane and see all the recent enhancements on campus. The Gaels reunion culminates with the Hall of Fame Dinner at Wykagyl Country Club in New Rochelle on Saturday evening, April 28. For a full itinerary, details and reservations for each event, please visit IonaPrep.org/hof. “As former classmates, Iona Prep alumni share a bond that continues to shape us to this day,” said Chief Advancement Officer Mark Hogan, a graduate of both the Lower and Upper schools. “It is that sense of brotherhood that makes Iona Prep such a special place. While life naturally takes different forms of family, career and community, it is Iona Prep
that will always keep us united in faith and friendship.” Iona Prep has a long and rich history of providing an all-boys, K-12 Catholic education in New Rochelle. Its Centennial Celebration kicked off in 2016 and included a $10 million capital campaign to enhance the school’s arts and technology programs. Brick-and-mortar components include the addition of a 435-seat auditorium and the expansion of the Paul Verni Fine Arts Center, which is home to the Upper School’s art and music classes. The Library and Technology Center at the Lower School, meanwhile, will be completely updated and renovated, complete with a storytelling room and makerspace. Learn more about the Centennial Campaign for Excellence. “It’s exciting to look so fondly at the past, while also looking so eagerly at the future,” Hogan said. “Iona Prep alumni will be cherishing many memories and accomplishments this Reunion Weekend, but we’ll also be cheering for all that is still to come for the school and the community.” (Submitted)
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What’s going on... Harrison Public Library
For more information on hours and programs, visit harrisonpl.org.
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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Letters to the Editor
We need Killian’s help in Albany
Gelfarb: ‘Killian is a woman of integrity’
To the Editor, Julie Killian has lived in the city of Rye for more than 20 years and I have known her for most of that time. She served on the Rye City Council for six years and I served alongside her for four of those years. When you have known someone and worked with them closely for that long, you know the type of person they really are. Do they do what they say they will or do they just talk a good game? Julie is a doer, always has been and always will be. In my world, that is as high a compliment as I can pay. I admire people who get things done. And that’s what we need in our government, more deeds and less talk. There is no doubt in my mind that Julie will get things done in Albany. Julie is an engineer with an MBA and also the supermom of five great kids. She spent a decade working on Wall Street and then began her public service career in Rye. She has been an excellent member of the City Council and was also a strong deputy mayor. Julie is passionate about saving our teenagers from the modern resurgence of drug abuse and improving our schools, and will fight for those issues in the New York State Senate, if we are smart enough to rise above the partisanship that is currently clouding our elections and elect her. Please vote for what’s best for our community, not the party line. I am a Marine and, like that breed of people, I am familiar with guns and own several of them. Julie and I have discussed gun safety issues at length and I know that she believes in common sense gun control, like I do. What that means is: keeping guns out of the wrong hands; universal background checks; raising the age to buy a firearm to 21; and keeping assault weapons in the hands of people—like Marines—facing actual combat situations, and out of the hands of those who are not. Any claims about Julie being an NRA supporter are just plain lies; don’t be fooled. Julie is smart, accomplished and passionate, and we would be lucky to have someone like her represent us in Albany. Please vote for my friend Julie Killian on Tuesday, April 24. If you would like to learn more about her, please visit juliekillian.com or on Facebook and Twitter at Killian4Senate.
To the Editor, There is an important special election that will take place on April 24 to replace County Executive George Latimer in the state Senate. This election is important because there are a number of local issues that will need strong support from our Albany representatives. Julie Killian has the credentials needed to serve our communities in Albany. Not only is she a Notre Dame trained chemical engineer with an MBA in finance who has worked in the financial services industry, she is a mom with five children and an exemplary record of public service. Julie is a former deputy mayor of Rye, Rye City councilwoman and member of the Rye Town Park Commission who knows our communities needs and will fight for the kind of tax-saving reforms we now know can be achieved. In addition to serving our neighboring community as an elected official, Julie has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for and volunteered at the Carver Center and the Don Bosco Center. Julie has been particularly active in the Don Bosco Scholars Program. Julie has proven in her work at the city of Rye that she understands the need to spend tax dollars as efficiently as possible and to control taxes, especially property taxes. Harrison and the many other communities in the 37th Senatorial District such as Eastchester, New Rochelle and Yonkers need a state senator who will fight hard for their communities. Finally, as a female elected official and businesswoman, Julie understands the need to protect women’s rights in the workplace and to hold harassers accountable. Julie Killian is a woman of integrity who is committed to public service. She is the furthest thing from a career politician. I urge the residents of Westchester to vote for Julie Killian on April 24. David Gelfarb, Westchester County legislator
Killian is the choice for families, children
To the Editor, As a life-long resident of Mamaroneck and an active member of the community, I urge you to make the right choice and vote for Julie Killian in the special election on April 24. Believe me, she deserves your support as a thoughtful advocate for families, children and teens in our community. The mean-spirited “character assassination” by her opponent is disgraceful and just plain wrong. I have known Julie and her entire family for more than 20 years and as their coach and counselor for many summers, I have watched her raise her five children. Julie is the voice we need in Albany to fight for the reforms to end the intolerable corruption and “pay to To the Editor, play” politics. She is the voice of reason and moral integrity to get New York back on track for our families, Now must be the time for real change in Albany and there is no better person to lead that fight than Julie schools and businesses. Believe me, I know a winner when I see one and without a doubt, it’s Julie Killian. Killian. As a longtime Larchmont resident, I have known Julie as one of my dearest friends for more than 30 years. I can tell you she is “the real deal”; honest, smart and one who looks at all sides of an issue and Mike Chiapparelli, comes to her own unbiased, thoughtful conclusions and course of action. Mamaroneck Julie, a former Rye City councilwoman, deputy mayor and mother of five, has been committed to our community for more than 25 years. She is a clear advocate for our children, particularly when it comes to education, mental health, substance abuse and gun control. Sadly, the outright lies and attacks by her opponent on her personal character and positions have been increasingly preposterous and outlandish. I feel compelled to set the record straight on certain key issues. Julie firmly supports help for our teens with mental health and substance abuse issues and has shown her To the Editor, commitment through RyeACT, a substance abuse prevention and education coalition she co-founded. MenJulie Killian is running for state Senate in the April 24 special election. She will best serve the people of tal health issues and substance abuse are major underlying factors leading to increased gun violence; Julie Eastchester, Bronxville and Tuckahoe. is committed to fighting for more funding for programs specifically addressing these concerns as well as Julie knows the State of New York recklessly spends too much, taxes too much and wastes too much legislating for common sense gun control measures. She is for raising the age to buy firearms to 21, banning of our hard-earned money. Julie has vowed to fight to change the school aid formula because Westchester bump stock and fully-automated assault weapons and universal background checks for all gun purchases. County gets the least per-pupil school aid in the state. Julie will also move Medicaid costs back to the state For the record, unlike her opponent’s claim Julie has never accepted a donation from the NRA. where they should be and not at our local level. The bottom line is Albany is severely broken and the corruption that is rampant won’t end if we don’t As a Rye City councilwoman and deputy mayor, she held the line on property taxes and worked to negoelect new voices to change the culture. Shelly Mayer, after 36 years in Albany is just more of the same and tiate fair labor contracts after years of impasse to save taxpayer’s money. She is not part of the corruption has been an integral part of the problem. Julie, a non-career politician is a social moderate, fiscal conser- problem in Albany. She has no tolerance for it. It’s all about saving tax dollars and ridding ourselves of the vative who knows how to lead and fight for us. If we don’t want the sexual harassment and corruption to culture of corruption that is Albany. continue to permeate the legislative chambers of Albany, if we want someone who will fight to lower taxes and finally cut back on onerous regulations that kill job growth, we need to vote for Julie. We must get out and vote for Julie Killian on April 24. The only way to affect change in a broken government is to elect new people with fresh perspectives who are going to fight against the status quo and for Linda White Banta, the taxpayers—including the people of Eastchester, Bronxville and Tuckahoe. Larchmont Anthony S. Colavita, Eastchester town supervisor Terry McCartney, Former Rye City councilman
If you want real change, vote Killian
Our constituents need ‘fresh perspectives’
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Jewish community celebrates
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Ambassador Dani Dayan, consul general of Israel in New York, shares remarks with Westchester Celebrates Israel@70 attendees during the opening ceremony. Photos/Aggie Photography
On Sunday, April 15, 3,200 people of all ages came out for a spectacular countywide celebration in honor of Israel’s 70th birthday. This was the largest event in the Westchester Jewish community in recent history. The event was held at Schechter Westchester Upper School in Hartsdale. Lead funding for the event came from UJA-Federation of New York and the event was organized by the Westchester Jewish Council. The celebration began with a grand opening ceremony which
featured remarks from Ambassador Dani Dayan, consul general of Israel in New York, followed by greetings from Eric S. Goldstein, CEO, UJA-Federation of New York, Congresswoman Nita Lowey, Congressman Eliot Engel, and Westchester community Shlicha (emissary), Oshra Rosenberg. Interspersed between speakers were musical performances by the FIDF Musical Ensemble. Entertainment continued throughout the day in the “Machane Yehuda” shuk (reminiscent of the traditional Israeli open air mar-
ketplace) with musical performances by the Westchester Day School Choir, the Westchester Torah Academy Choir, Westchester Klezmer Band, Schechter Westchester Choir and high school band, Rami Stosberg and Friends band and Kol Hazzanim, the Cantors of Westchester. Snack stalls by Marzipan Bakery, G.I.T usa, importer of gourmet kosher foods and Ben & Jerry’s had a steady stream of customers, and children were delighted by the opportunity for face painting, spray tattoos and “Midrash Manicures” (Israel-themed nail decals and nail polish designs). An exhibition of Israeli products and Judaica for sale, and informational tables by organizations provided a vibrant space for attendees to shop and learn. The day’s activities paid tribute to the great achievements of the Jewish homeland and included appearances by a number of special guests including celebrity Israeli chef Gil Hovav and Miss Israel 2013 Yityish Titi Aynaw. Concurrent programs ran throughout the day including a musical performance of the children’s book, “Ella’s Trip to Israel” by MusicTalks, cooking demonstrations of traditional Israeli delicacies including hummus and shakshukah, a Krav Maga (Israeli self-defense) ses-
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Rabbi Harry Pell, associate head of school for Jewish Life and Learning, Schechter Westchester, blowing the shofar to begin the opening ceremony at Westchester Celebrates Israel@70 as Miss Israel 2013, Yityish Titi Aynaw and state Sen. Terrence Murphy look on.
Israeli celebrity chef Gil Hovav demonstrates how to make authentic Israeli hummus at Westchester Celebrates Israel@70.
sion, an interactive Israeli Air Force Drone Pilot workshop and a photo exhibit showcasing the moving work of photographers documenting the diversity in Israel today, presented by UJA-Federation of New York and the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee. There were also a number of ongoing activities including a virtual hike through Israel on “Shvil Yisrael,” a communal art project, “My Tie,” a collaborative art project using ribbons to express personal feelings about Israel and an opportunity for children to “Experience Israel through the Five Senses.” Traditional Israeli foods including falafel, shawarma, Israeli salad, as well as other kosher fare including sushi, hot dogs and hamburgers kept attendees well fed. “Sunday was truly a day for the Westchester community to celebrate Israel, to acknowledge the incredible progress that has been made in 70 short years, to recognize the magnitude and significance of her global contributions, and to celebrate the bonds that unite us,” said Lisa Roberts, president of the Westchester Jewish Council. “It was an opportunity for the Jewish organizations that make up the Westchester Jewish Council to work together to create an opportunity for the community to come together to share its love of Israel.” The leadership of a number of
sponsor organizations spoke to attendees during various breakout sessions, including Shahar Azani, executive director of StandWithUs, (Northeast Region), an international non-profit Israel education organization which is dedicated to supporting Israel around the world; Sivan Ya’ari, founder and CEO of Innovation: Africa, an organization that has changed the lives of 1 million Africans by bringing Israeli technology to their villages; Evan Bernstein, New York regional director of the Anti-Defamation League, which is dedicated to stopping the defamation of the Jewish people, and securing justice and fair treatment to all; and a multi-faith panel discussion moderated by AJC Westchester/Fairfield, the leading global Jewish advocacy organization. “We are proud that we were able to accomplish our goal of showing off Israel in an authentic way and giving attendees a taste of all Israel has achieved over the past 70 years,” said Oshra Rosenberg, Westchester Community Shlicha. “I was especially pleased that American and Israeli Jews came together for the planning, creation and execution of this day. It was truly a collaborative effort.”Photos, videos, event program and supporters can be viewed at wjcouncil.org. For more information on the Westchester Jewish Council, visit wjcouncil.org. (Submitted)
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Con Ed fix, a work in progress HARRISON HAPPENINGS Mayor Ron Belmont
Recently, local elected officials and emergency personnel were invited to meet with Con Edison representatives to participate in discussions and express concerns with the company’s response to the recent storm-related power outages. The discussion focused on this winter’s nor’easters which left many Harrison residents without power, and without accurate information, for more than a week. I was able to highlight certain procedures that could facilitate more efficient restoration efforts. Collaboration, between Con Edison and our police, fire, highway and emergency service departments, is essential. Other suggestions that came up included the following: improve communication by alerting the town to the condition of certain roadways; respond in a timely manner concerning the removal of downed trees and the removal or repair of power lines. The succession of these powerful storms was among the most challenging in the company’s history and, as a result, posed many obstacles for municipalities and utility companies, alike. Hopefully, as we continue to share ideas, future problems of this magnitude will be averted.
Judging by the number of volunteers at this year’s Spruce Up event, it’s easy to see that the town of Harrison is committed to maintaining an attractive community atmosphere. Residents expect the town board to do what is required to insure that this objective is achieved. This goal can be reached only through cooperation and team work and I am asking that each member of our community do their part in removing trash and discarded items, from their property, and otherwise remain in compliance with Harrison’s municipal code. You can find the entire town/village code at www.harrison-ny.gov. I encourage everyone to cooperate in an effort to preserve the appearance of our neighborhoods. I hope you will all work with me in keeping Harrison at its best. The Interfaith Laymen’s Committee of Harrison is hosting its spring event on Wednesday, May 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Harrison Public Library. The documentary film, “Joachim Prinz: I Shall Not Be Silent” will be shown. This film features the life of Rabbi Prinz, a leading figure of the civil rights movement. The film will be introduced by Harrison JCC’s Rabbi Emeritus Norton Shargel and a follow up discussion will follow. I am happy to report that Westmed Medical Group, with headquarters in Purchase, has
been named one of the 2018 “Best Workplaces in Health Care” by Fortune Magazine. This award is based on workplace culture, leadership, benefits and professional development opportunities. Congratulations to Westmed on this wonderful recognition. This April, in partnership with Larchmont, Mamaroneck and Rye libraries, Harrison Library will be facilitating a Community Read of the book “1968: The Year that Rocked the World,” by Mark Kurlansky. The library encourages members of the community to read the same book, to participate in historical, cultural and entertainment-based programs, and to come together to examine the issues raised in the book. The Harrison community is also invited to enjoy a 1960s-inspired fashion show on Sunday, April 22 at 2 p.m. at Harrison Library and to a ‘60s Sing-Along with The Bookends Band at The Tannery Bar & Kitchen, located at 7 Purdy St., on April 22 at 7:30 p.m. The concert is free and all are welcome. The next “Lunch with the Mayor” is scheduled for Friday, April 27 and I will be at Grea Wall located at 25 Taylor Square in West Harrison. I will be at this location from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. and look forward to meeting with residents and talking about issues facing our community.
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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 Landmark Square, Port Chester 1/11/18 $335,000
8 The Crossing, Port Chester 3/14/18 $855,000
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15 Harbor Terrace, Rye 3/5/18 $1,030,000
77 Arthur Court, Port Chester 3/23/18 $430,000
85 Breckenridge Ave., Port Chester 1/18/18 $565,000
95 Gainsborg Ave., Harrison 3/1/18 $538,000
102 Lincoln Ave., Harrison 3/6/18 $645,000
121 Rye Ridge Road, Harrison 2/23/18 $3,500,000
130 Grace Church St., Rye 2/22/18 $2,000,000
1060 Boston Post Road, Rye 3/14/18 $931,000
124 Poningo St., Port Chester 2/12/18 $525,000
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The allure of Ohtani LIVE MIKE Mike Smith
It may be rare to pencil in a mid-April baseball game as mustsee-TV, but I have to admit; I was super pumped for Tuesday night. My Red Sox, making their first West Coast trip of the season, were out in Anaheim getting set to square off against Shohei Ohtani, perhaps the most intriguing rookie that baseball has seen in a few generations. And even though the game didn’t quite live up to my expectations—the Sox had chased Ohtani by the third inning and clubbed six homers en route to a 10-1 win—the excitement that Ohtani can engender during his starts isn’t something that can be washed away by one or two bad outings. As of April 18, Ohtani’s numbers pretty much speak for themselves. The hitter/pitcher combo player has excelled both on the
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mound and at the plate, posting a 2-1 record with 19 strikeouts in 15 innings pitched to go along with a .367 batting average and three home runs. And it’s not just that we don’t have a lot of comparisons for what he’s doing on the field, it’s that—unless you go back to Babe Ruth—there aren’t any. Of course, we’ve seen pitchers who can swing the bat a little bit over the years. Carlos Zambrano had the ability to hit the longball; Rick Ankiel became a position player after the yips brought his pitching career to an end; and even CC Sabathia was known to sock a dinger or two. But were any of these guys good enough to earn regular spots in the lineup on the days they weren’t pitching? I think not. Ohtani’s emergence as a true two-way threat resonates with baseball fans, in part, because everything about the game is so scientific now. Managers have situational binders and the “right”
reliever for every batter. Stats, including exit velocity and launch angle, are now inescapable, giving rise to a new generation of arm-chair general managers. But Ohtani, with his seemingly untapped potential—and no reliable blueprint for his career trajectory—helps us remember why we fell in love with the game in the first place. There are no numbers out there on the best way to use him, so watching him forge his own path is half the fun. I’m not going to kill the SABRmetric crowd—that stuff is valuable. But if the game doesn’t have a sense of magic, then what’s the point? Maybe he won’t turn out to be the player we hope, maybe he’ll flame out of the big leagues in a few years. But right now, we’re watching something none of us have seen before. And isn’t that why we watch sports in the first place?
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Throughout the first few weeks of the MLB season, rookie Shohei Ohtani has been a revelation, both on the mound and at the plate. For baseball fans under the age of 110 years old, this is truly uncharted territory. Photo courtesy Wikipedia.org
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Game Notes: • Eric Kopczynski pitched 6 innings to record the win; Luke McCarthy earned a save • Erik Moloney scored the winning run on a passed ball • The Huskies are currently 3-2 By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor Coming into the season, Harrison baseball coach Marco DiRuocco envisioned a precise blueprint for the Huskies’ success. On Friday, April 13, his squad executed that gameplan perfectly, using timely hitting, flawless defense and good pitching shine in their home opener, as they topped league foe Byram Hills 4-3. Eric Kopczynski took the mound for Harrison and acquitted himself well, pitching six strong innings of four-hit baseball before Luke McCarthy came on in the bottom of the seventh for the save. McCarthy gave up a leadoff single but buckled down
Matt Donohue fields a grounder. The Huskies’ defense has been stellar this season.
to get the final three outs, retiring Bobcats’ slugger Antonio Aversa on a flyout to end the game. According to DiRuocco, both Kopczynski and McCarthy found success by trusting their team-
mates in the field. “If you can throw strikes and rely on your defense, that’s what we’re looking for,” he said. “Our identity is slowly developing as a team and we’re primarily built
Eric Kopczynski throws a pitch against Byram Hills on April 13. Kopczynski threw six strong innings to pick up the win.
Erik Moloney swings at a pitch against Byram Hills on April 13. Photos/Mike Smith
around our pitching, our defense and timely hitting.” Scotty Lobel and Erik Moloney both went 2-for-4 on the afternoon to pace the Harrison offense, and Moloney also accounted for the winning run, taking home on a passed ball in the fourth inning. “That was a perfect example of how little things can add up to big things,” DiRuocco said. “[Moloney] got a good read on the passed ball, he reacted correctly, and that was a big run for us.” With the win, the Huskies (3-
2) earned a season sweep over the Bobcats (4-2) and will now turn their attention to the rest of the tough teams in the league. On April 16, after press time, they begin a two-game set with undefeated Ardsley. On April 20, the Huskies will kick off the 7th annual Dave Basso Tournament before settling into another two game series with rival Rye, which includes the Andrew Gurgitano Memorial Game on April 28. “We’ve definitely got a lot going on in the next few weeks,” DiRuocco said. “We play a lot of
good teams, both in our league and with our pickup games.” Buoyed by the teams play as of late, DiRuocco said he just hopes to see more of the same from his squad as they make a second-half push. “Really, we’ve just got to stay the course and keep doing what we’ve been doing,” he said. “The one thing I’d like to see is having a better walk-to-strikeout ratio; that’s the kind of thing that’s going to be very important in the coming weeks.” CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com
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