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May 11, 2018 | Vol. 6, Number 19 | www.harrisonreview.com
Save Harrison group raises $90K for legal battle
CROSSING THAT BRIDGE The possibility of a soundlink connecting Long Island to Westchester County took another step forward, as several companies have expressed interest in taking on the large-scale development project. For more, see page 9.
State corrections employees arrested over sexual relations with inmates By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer Three former state prison employees in two correctional facilities located in Westchester County have been arrested and charged with making sexual advances on inmates, in addition to other allegations made by New York State police. According to the Westchester County District Attorney’s office, former correction officers Iran Colon, 31, and Melissa Hill, 44, as well as a former head cook in one of the facilities, Garth Trail, 62, were arrested and charged with a number of crimes. Colon, a former correction officer at the Taconic Correctional
Facility in Bedford Hills has been arraigned on a 19-count indictment stemming from illegal activities involving an inmate from May 2017 to September 2017. He has been charged with three counts of promoting prison contraband in the first-degree, five counts of rape in the third-degree, and four counts of criminal sexual act in the third-degree, all felonies; he was also charged with seven misdemeanor counts of official misconduct. Trail allegedly engaged in a sexual act with an inmate in September 2017 in the Taconic Correctional Facilities’ kitchen area and has been charged with criminal sexual conduct in the third-degree. The correctional facility is a medium
security building that houses only women. Hill has been charged with two counts of official misconduct for sexual acts in connection with a romantic relationship with an inmate from November 2017 to January 2018. The former correction officer was employed at the Sing Sing Correctional Facility in the town of Ossining. The maximum security facility houses adult males. “Any inappropriate action between an inmate and a corrections employee can damage the safety and security of prisoners, corrections employees and the greater community,” said county District Attorney Anthony Scarpino about the ongoing investigation. “Our prosecutors will vigorously work
to bring these cases to an end.” According to authorities, the investigation began when an inmate in the Taconic Correctional Facility was discovered with a cellphone in September 2017. The unnamed inmate who was found with the cellphone allegedly had a sexual relationship with Colon. State law does not allow inmates to give sexual consent to correctional employees. “We have zero tolerance for any criminal activity within our facilities,” said Anthony Annucci, the state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision acting commissioner. “These actions should prove INMATES continued on page 8
The grassroots movement Save Harrison Inc. has raised $90,000 to continue its legal battle in opposition to a planned senior living facility at the former Lake Street Quarry in the town of Harrison. According to a release by the local organization, the group is challenging last year’s determination by the state Supreme Court Appellate Division that upholds the town’s decision to change the Lake Street property’s zoning designation in anticipation of a 148-unit development known as the Brightview Senior Living Center. In 2016, Save Harrison sued the town, the local Planning Board, and Brightview in response to the Harrison Town Council’s unanimous approval of the zoning change that paved the way for the development. The lawsuit disputed several steps in the process leading to Brightview’s approval, and challenged the decision to allow for the construction of a senior living center at 600 Lake St., but also paved the way for such projects at several other residentially zoned properties across Harrison. In February 2017, the state court ruled that the town’s zoning change was legal. Now the independent group is preparing
for another long legal battle, after appealing that ruling. “As the Appellate Court reviews our claims, it is important to remember that it only takes one action found in our favor to halt the Brightview development,” the grassroots group’s release reads. “The final verdict is expected to take 12 [to] 18 months, a painful length of time for a developer to wait around. Our fight is far from over and our continued efforts will require money.” The proposed 165,000-squarefoot senior facility is located in a suburban neighborhood with single-family homes. Originally, the plan included constructing a 162-unit facility, but the number of units was reduced in the developer’s modified proposal. Brightview modified its plan last year and received its final approval from the Town Council; however, the developer has not yet acquired building permits to begin construction at the site. Meanwhile, the now defunct quarry has been unused for several years, after the owner had several run-ins with the town over numerous violations on his property. As of press time, the property is assessed at a market value of $971,874. -Reporting by Franco Fino
Save Harrison Inc. has appealed a ruling by the New York state Supreme Court Appellate Division which determined that a zoning change at 600 Lake St. was legal. The site is proposed for construction of the 148-unit Brightview Senior Living Center. File photo
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Latimer signs law to boost vet-owned businesses In American Legion Post 1097, surrounded by veterans who have served our country, Westchester County Executive George Latimer signed the “Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses” bill into law. The bill passed unanimously through the county Board of Legislators.
The law aims to boost service-disabled, veteran-owned businesses, SDVOB, by ensuring they are considered for future county contracts across all county departments, including Westchester County Community College. Currently, there are approximately 15 such businesses operating in
Westchester in services ranging from construction to information technology. “This is one of the most important things we can do to help disabled veterans make the transition to civilian and private life from a business standpoint,” Latimer said. “We believe this type
Westchester County Executive George Latimer, center, signed a bill into law that will give certified servicedisabled, veteran-owned businesses at least 6 percent of the county’s future public contracts. Photo courtesy Westchester County executive’s office
of outreach will really help us get a much higher percentage of veteran-owned businesses to participate in the economic strength of this county.” County Legislator Margaret Cunzio, who introduced the bill, said, “Coming from a military family, I was honored when I proposed this piece of legislation that all my colleagues at the Board of Legislators came on board and co-sponsored this. This is the least we can do to thank those who have served our country.” This law intends to give ser-
vice-disabled veterans businesses at least 6 percent of the county’s future contracts across all county departments by requiring departments and offices under the umbrella of county government to encourage the participation of such businesses. The law, however, does not establish a fixed “quota” requirement. “This is really going to help make everyone aware of the fact that there are a lot of veterans in our county that have a lot of skills and deserve this opportunity,” said Ron Tocci, director of the
county Veterans Service Agency. “We will be a vanguard in this county as to helping veterans gain employment opportunities through these contracts.” William Segel, a combat veteran and president of White Plains’ Segel & Co., said, “What this will do for companies like mine is allow us to gain a strong foothold in the industries we work in. This not only helps us business owners, but helps all veterans. I am speechless to be living in a county that so greatly supports our veteran 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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CPW hosts 6th annual autism walk
Preschool students visit with members of the White Plains Fire Department during Cerebral Palsy of Westchester’s autism walk. Photos courtesy Bridgette Pennelle
On Wednesday, May 2, Cerebral Palsy of Westchester hosted its 6th Annual Autism Awareness Walk at the United Preschool in White Plains. CPW celebrated the month of April being National Autism Awareness Month and ended the month with its preschool students hosting a walk. The walk began at 10:30 a.m. and all of the children had on matching blue shirts and fun-colored sunglasses. With music playing, the students walked a couple of laps with smiles on their faces. A visit by the White Plains Fire Department made the day extra
special. The kids were excited and happy to come together for the annual awareness walk. “A Pieces of Hope Tree” was created and is on display at the preschool. The tree is filled with personalized puzzle pieces that were purchased to raise money for their autism services. Custom designed by our students, this tree will raise awareness for all children and young adults who benefit from CPW’s autism services. CPW serves many children and young adults with autism and offers special programming for them and their families. Our
“Saturday Explorers” program provides many opportunities that benefit our attendees such as increased socialization through structured play, helping to increase learning through one-onone interaction with a staff person, and increasing attention spans by changing activities often to keep the attendees interested and learning. The program also incorporates CPW’s Lekotek program which provides a way to learn during play sessions that are facilitated in an environment that promotes interactive play among family members. (Submitted)
Pictured is the starting line of the autism walk, which took place on May 2 at the United Preschool in White Plains.
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Ossining film series
offers screenings of Hudson River shorts Ossining Documentary and Discussion Series to host free screening of Jon Bowermaster’s “Hope on the Hudson,” three short films delivering good news about our mighty river: “City on the Water,” “Seeds of Hope” and “Restoring the Clearwater,” followed by a panel discussion. The event will take place at the Ossining Public Library at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 17. Seating begins at 6:15 p.m, admission is free, and a panel discussion will follow with three local professionals intimately involved with the stories being told. “Jon Bowermaster recently said his previous series ‘River at Risk,’ left him feeling ‘bummed out,’” said Paul Stark, an Ossining Documentary and Discussion Series committee member. “We’re very happy to screen these films, which deliver good news about good people doing good work.” Summaries of the three short films: “City on the Water”: With 520-miles of waterfront,
New York City truly is a water city. Tunnels and bridges deliver people over and under the water, to such a degree some have dubbed the waterways that encircle the city “the sixth borough.” The film focuses on efforts to clean-up New York City’s waterways and make them more accessible. “Restoring the Clearwater”: For nearly a year the historic sloop Clearwater was out of the water being restored. The film tells the story of the ship’s restoration and return to the Hudson River. Built under the leadership of Pete Seeger, the Clearwater continues to fulfill Pete’s mission, educating hundreds and roaming America’s ‘First River.’ “Seeds of Hope”: From planting to harvest during 2017 the film documents a unique effort to save several varieties of Native American seeds nearly gone extinct. The project is a multi-year effort to preserve both Native American culture and a rich agricultural heritage, the combined effort of the Hudson
Valley Farm Hub, Hudson Valley Seed Library and the Akwesasne of northern New York. Every month panelists with expertise in the film’s subject matter generously volunteer to help shed light on the issues raised. Audience members are encouraged to respond honestly and ask their questions. The panel for this film consists of: Erin Doran, staff attorney at Riverkeeper; Brooke Pickering-Cole, director of Hudson Valley Farm Hub; and Eli Schloss, Tideline program director for Clearwater. The Ossining Documentary and Discussion Series is organized by a committee of volunteers committed to bringing their “community together one film at a time.” This will be the group’s 57th screening since its founding in 2013 by Victoria Gearity, mayor of the village of Ossining and Suzie Ross, chairwoman of Green Ossining. The public is invited to visit OssiningDocumentaries.org to learn about more upcoming films on a wide variety of topics. (Submitted)
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Film: “Hope on the Hudson” Date/time: Thursday, May 17; seating begins 6:15 p.m. Location: Budarz Theatre, Ossining Public Library, 53 Croton Ave., Ossining, N.Y. 10562 Panelists: Erin Doran; Brooke Pickering-Cole and Eli Schloss Admission: Free
View of the Majestic Hudson River facing south from the Bear Mountain Bridge. Photo courtesy Wikimedia Commons
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The parade is coming, but first some updates Court case in Mamaroneck stabbing adjourned HARRISON HAPPENINGS Mayor Ron Belmont
Memorial Day will be celebrated this year on Monday, May 28, and I would like to invite our community to attend Harrison’s annual parade. In addition to honoring the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in the cause for freedom, we will be recognizing Harrison residents who have received the Purple Heart Medal. Parade participants will line up at 9:30 a.m. on Halstead Avenue, corner of Thatcher Avenue. The step-off time will be at 10 a.m. Parade participants include veterans groups, Harrison Police and Harrison Fire departments, Harrison Ambulance Corps and a variety of other civic groups. I hope to see many residents joining us on this most important day. The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Westchester, NAMI, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to assisting those who are affected by mental illness. They have initiated an awareness ribbon campaign and you may have noticed white ribbons tied around some of our town trees. On Saturday, May 19, NAMI will hold their annual NAMI Westchester 5K Walk in Rye Town Park. These events will raise awareness and, as a result, help free people from stigmas that prevent many from seeking the help they need. For more information about NAMI Westchester, visit namiwestchester.org. Beginning this month, Westchester Joint Water Works, WJWW, will be billing customers monthly, rather than quarterly. This change has been adopted in an effort to help customers identify any unusual water usage or leaks. If you have any questions regarding the converINMATES from page 1
to be a stern warning to others who may be considering similar shameful and illegal activities.”
sion to monthly billing, please call WJWW at 698-3500 during regular business hours (Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). If you were unable to take advantage of the mobile shredder this month, Westchester County will be returning to Harrison on Tuesday, June 5, to assist residents with destroying unwanted personal papers and documents. The shredder will be stationed at 170 Webster Ave., (Brentwood Pool Lot) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please be advised that the following restrictions apply: Residents can bring up to four file size (10x12x15) boxes of confidential papers per household. Please remove all large binder clips and covers. In extreme weather, events may be cancelled or terminated early. Please call the county Recycling Helpline at 8135425 to check on a cancellation or early closure. Please make note of the following announcement: Highway Hot in Place recycling work shall commence on Monday, May 14. The scheduled locations are as follows (weather permitting): May 14, Old Lake Street; May 15, Lakeview Avenue; May 16, Park Ave.; May 17, Grant Street, Farley Avenue and Jefferson Street. The state Thruway Authority will be doing maintenance work, June through August. This includes power washing of bridges at both West Street and South Road over I-95. The bridge-washing work will include short-term lane and sidewalk closures on local streets. The closures are expected to last only as long as it takes to wash the bridge elements over the roadway and sidewalks. Although some nighttime operations may be expected, the majority of the work will be performed during the day. As the work commences, please proceed through these areas with caution. To help residents keep their
backyards free of mosquito breeding sites, the county Department of Health will give away free minnows, for residential ponds and water features— along with mosquito dunks—advice and strategies to prevent the spread of mosquito-borne diseases like West Nile Virus, starting Friday, May 11. Availability at the Westchester County Airport, 2 is as follows: Friday, May 11, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, May 12, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Friday, May 18, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, May 19, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents with ornamental ponds can add fathead minnows to the water. The minnows eat mosquito larvae, preventing them from maturing into biters. Dunks serve the same purpose in birdbaths, rain barrels and unused pools. Residents who plan to pick up minnows should bring a bucket or pail; minnows will be distributed in watertight plastic bags. To keep the minnows viable, residents should plan to bring them straight home and release them immediately into ponds with at least eight inches of water. Any resident can help reduce the mosquito population, even without a pond. Large areas of standing water on public property, that cannot easily be removed, should be reported to the health department at 813-5000. For more information, download the “Keep Healthy and Bug Off” brochure at http://health.westchestergov.com. The next “Lunch with the Mayor” is on Friday, May 11, and I will be at Silver Lake Pizza located at 79 Lake St. in West Harrison. On Friday, May 18, I will be at Delfino’s located at 60 Halstead Ave. in downtown Harrison. I will be at these locations from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. and look forward to meeting with residents and talking about issues facing our community.
Colon has been released on bail and is due back in Westchester County Court on May 22. Trail’s next court appearance is on May 23. Hill was given a desk
appearance ticket and is due back in court on May 15, in Ossining Town Court. CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com
Three state correctional employees were arraigned for having sexual relationships with inmates across two facilities, among other charges. Defendants include, from left, Melissa Hill, Iran Colon, and Garth Trail. Photos courtesy Westchester DA’s office
Amid an investigation from the county District Attorney’s office, Mamaroneck resident Cynthia Arce will await a court appearance for attempted murder and potentially the death of her child. File photo
Cynthia Arce, who is being investigated in connection with the death of her daughter Gabriella Boyd following a violent confrontation with police, will appear in village of Mamaroneck court next week. At the request of Arce’s attorney and due to her injuries, the case will be adjourned until May 17, according to Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino. Meanwhile, county police and the District Attorney’s office will continue to investigate the charges brought against Arce, which include two counts of aggravated attempted murder of village police officers. On April 27, Arce, 28, attacked two officers with a knife after they responded to a 911 call saying that a toddler—Boyd, age 2—needed medical attention at her Chestnut Avenue home in Mamaroneck. It remains unclear who made the 911 call.
When officers arrived on the scene and attempted to intervene, Arce slashed one officer in the hand. Tasers were deployed but failed to bring Arce down and police eventually shot her; she remains hospitalized, as of press time.Boyd was rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after. According to Scarpino, a pending autopsy of Boyd will have a significant impact on what direction the case takes. The events will also be investigated by the Child Fatality Review Team, an agency that combines members of the county departments of Health and Social Services, the medical examiner, doctors and state officials, who will review the cause of the fatality and recommend methods of prevention. “This is going to take weeks if not months, if it’s to be done right,” Scarpino said in a state-
ment. “And this office is committed to getting justice for the child and family, as well as all others involved.” The day before Boyd died, police attempted to enforce a court order granting Boyd’s father, Steven Boyd, temporary custody of his daughter, but when Steven Boyd arrived with police at Arce’s house on April 26, she refused to give them the child, barricading herself in the house. It is unclear why the officers did not to enter the house and remove the child. Details of the encounter, which took place on April 27, have been sparse as village police are referring all inquiries to Village Attorney Robert Spolzino, who could not be reached for comment. Police say that the responding officers did act within procedural guidelines in their handling of the incident. -Reporting by James Pero
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6 developers interested in Long Island Sound tunnel M’Ville marks 10-years of Humphreys scholarships
Six developers responded positively to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s request for expressions of interest about constructing a tunnel from Westchester County to Long Island. Photo courtesy NYSDOT
By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer Six developers have expressed their desire to build a tunnel that would connect either the city of Rye or the village of Port Chester to Long Island, according to an elected official in Nassau County. Bayville Deputy Mayor Joe Russo, one of several elected officials on Long Island opposed to constructing the tunnel, said that he has been notified by Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office that six independent parties responded to the state Department of Transportation, DOT, request for expressions of interest, REOI. The DOT issued the request in late January, seeking input from private investors on engineering, environmental, operations and financial considerations for a future proposal. An REOI is used to assess interest in a project and to solicit ideas and information from interested parties. “We are taking another step
to advance an ambitious project that would reduce traffic on the impossibly congested Long Island Expressway, improve connectivity and help ensure the region’s future economic competitiveness,” Cuomo said in January about the proposal. According to a DOT study, an 18-mile tunnel connecting Westchester County and Long Island could cost between $31.5 billion and $55.4 billion, and could potentially produce $500 million in tolls annually. While the project is being met with outrage from several municipalities on Long Island that have formed a consortium to fight the governor’s proposal, communities in Westchester have also started to ramp up efforts to scrutinize the plan. The Rye City Council created an ad hoc Long Island Tunnel Advisory Committee in February to oversee the proposal, which suggests connecting the city to the town of Oyster Bay on Long Island, among other locations.
“This project is still a long way away, but of course Rye’s concern is great,” Rye City Mayor Josh Cohn, a Democrat, said in February. Historically, city officials have always opposed plans to build a tunnel from Rye to Long Island. There have been several proposals to build either a bridge or a tunnel connecting two of New York’s most populated counties since the 1930s. In the 1960s, master builder Robert Moses and former Gov. Nelson Rockefeller, a Republican, pursued building a Rye-Oyster Bay bridge; however, the plan never materialized after facing opposition from local and state-elected officials in Westchester and Nassau counties. In February, Port Chester also created a committee to examine the plan’s potential environmental, traffic and density impacts. As of press time, there is no further information from the governor’s office on the state’s next plan of action. CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com
In June 2018, the School of Education at Manhattanville College will remember one of its most compelling graduates who continues to improve the lives of educators and special needs students throughout Westchester County and beyond, even after her untimely death in 2008. The Mary K. Humphreys Endowed Scholarship in Special Education, the first endowed scholarship in Manhattanville’s School of Education, has awarded 10 scholarships since its inception in February 2008 to special education master’s students thanks to the generosity of Closter, New Jersey native and former Bedford resident William Humphreys. William Humphreys is the husband of the late Mary K. Humphreys. The scholarship is an award to graduate students in honor of Mary K. Humphreys, who dedicated her life in education to children with special needs. Successful scholarship candidates demonstrate a passion for and sensitivity to the needs of children with special needs. These candidates personify the ideals, compassion and work ethic of Mary K. Humphreys. The candidate demonstrates perseverance
Mary K. Humphreys teaching elementary school students. Photo courtesy Manhattanville College
in enriching the quality of life of children. Mary K. Humphreys gave back to the community in many ways. Her greatest passion was her love of teaching children with special needs. After leaving her corporate career at Stolt Nielsen and U.S. Tobacco, she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in education from Manhattanville College, later achieving her master’s degree of professional studies and special education from Manhattanville. While living in Singapore with her husband from 1994 to 1999, she took additional education courses at National University of Singapore. Mary K. Humphreys taught children in both the Overseas Family School in Singapore
and the Greenwich Public School system in Connecticut. “Mary’s passion for teaching special education students after her completion of special education studies at Manhattanville’s School of Education lives on through our rigorous vetting of scholarship recipients, many of whom, like Mary, became midlife educators that motivated their determination to give back to the community, especially to the vulnerable special needs youth population which deeply touched Mary’s heart,” William Humphreys said. Dr. Shelley Wepner, dean of Manhattanville’s School of Education, said, “Mary Humphrey’s dedication to the vulnerable student in the traditional K-12 setting was extraordinary. Her family’s decision to honor her has enabled our students to be recognized for their dedication to special education.” Manhattanville graduates from the School of Education’s various special education program options are employed throughout the region. Those students selected for the scholarship go through a lengthy and serious review process. (Submitted)
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Lawmakers protest firing of White Plains workers 13 appointed to county Youth Advisory Board Last week Westchester County lawmakers joined members of a disgruntled labor union in protesting the firing of seven custodial workers; a move they claim was a breach of county law. Three Democratic members of the county Board of Legislators, joining representatives of the Service Employees International Union, SEIU, rallied outside of an office building in White Plains at 234-235 Main St., on Tuesday, May 2, to condemn the building’s developer Caspi Development Company, CDC, and Integrated Building Management, the new building managers who were responsible for the firings. . Workers have already filed a lawsuit against both CDC and Integrated Building Management, claiming that the move violated a law passed in Westchester in 2013 stipulating janitorial workers must be kept employed by new management for 60 days after any transition. “I am very disturbed by the firing of these workers and of CDC’s subsequent behavior,” county Legislator MaryJane Shimsky, a Hastings-on-Hudson Democrat, said. “There may be a violation of the displaced workers law, and there are serious allegations of unfair labor practices. CDC and Caspi have refused
County lawmakers banded with a local union chapter last week to protest the firing of seven janitorial workers in White Plains.
to discuss the matter with anyone who has reached out to them.” According to a statement from the county Board of Legislators, both lawmakers and workers attempted to deliver a letter airing their grievances with CDC but were stopped briefly by police. Eventually county Majority Leader Catherine Parker, a Rye Democrat, was allowed to enter the building with the letter but CDC refused to accept it. Lawmakers claim the company has since been non-responsive. A release from lawmakers also states that National Labor Relations Board will investigate whether the workers were fired due to their union affiliation, a federal offense.
According to a final draft of the law—called the Displaced Service Worker Protection Act— it is meant to protect workers whose livelihood may be vulnerable to sweeping and sometimes sudden management changes. The SEIU, which has 120,000 members nationwide, consists of janitors, residential service workers, security officers and food service workers in commercial office buildings, government facilities, and schools and universities. There are more than 4,000 members in Westchester. The cities of Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia and New York City have also passed similar laws. -Reporting by James Pero
Westchester County Executive George Latimer has announced the appointments of 13 new members to the Westchester County Youth Advisory Board. The board is comprised of a diverse group of community members that are tasked with advocating for the needs of children, youth and families. At least five of the members are between the ages of 15 and 21, providing a strong voice for young adults and raising awareness about the issues that affect them. “This newly constructed Youth Advisory Board brings a fresh perspective to address the challenges facing our teens and young adults,” Latimer said. “I am looking forward to working with this dynamic group of people, to develop the youth services that are necessary to improve the lives of our children and families countywide.” Dr. DaMia Harris Madden, executive director of the county Youth Bureau, added, “The intentional recruitment of a diverse set of new youth board members is a key strategy for increasing the Youth Bureau’s capacity and furthering this administration’s vision for improving outcomes for Westchester’s children, youth and families. We are excited by the engagement and appointment of stakeholders who range from youth to adult executives, and demonstrate leadership in various community sectors to include education and research institutions; children and youth‐serving agencies; neighborhood and cultural associations; local businesses and faith-based organizations.” The Youth Advisory Board is still seeking candidates from Port Chester, Ossining, Elmsford, Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown. The newly appointed Youth Advisory Board members are as follows: Abe Baker-Butler, of Rye Brook, is very active in his school community. He is the founding member of Blind Brook High School’s Legislative Advocacy Committee, the J-Teen Leadership Gun Safety Advocacy Team and the president of Blind Brook High School’s Young Democrats.
Hannah Tolz, of Armonk, has an interest in international human rights law. After completing a course at Cornell University, Tolz felt empowered to act upon the injustices that affect people across the world and understand how international human rights laws can change people’s lives. Afua Yeboah, of Peekskill, is currently studying Nutrition and Dietetics at New York University. Yeboah also worked as a clinical assistant at Remede Naturopathics in New York, publicizing their detox programs, dietary programs and supplemental programs. Leana Rutt, of Pelham, has volunteered for several non-profit groups including Hope’s Door, an organization seeking to end domestic violence and empower victims to achieve safety, independence and healing from the trauma of abuse. Rutt also volunteered at Artistree Performing Arts, Pelham PACT, Parents and Children Together, and the Y2Y, Youth to Youth, Leadership Conference. Dr. Michelle Paige, of New Rochelle, is currently serving as the associate executive director of University Settlement, one of New York’s most dynamic social service institutions serving more than 25,000 low-income people. University Settlement focuses on children advocacy initiatives, including oversite of early childhood training and education needs. Whitney Smith, of White Plains, is an ELA Teacher at Bronx Preparatory Charter School. Smith creates, monitors and sustains a disciplined school culture of high academic and behavioral standards, evaluating academic achievement through a detailed data analysis of student performance. Dr. Susan Green, of Mount Vernon, is currently serving as the principal of PS 208 Alain L. Locke Magnet School in New York City. Green also has several state teaching certifications and training from St. John Fisher College School of Education, New York City Leadership Academy and Brooklyn College. Scorpio Rogers, of New Ro-
chelle, is the associate dean of the School of Business at Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry. Rogers also teaches and develops undergraduate business courses including entrepreneurship, marketing, finance and management. Jan Fisher, of Briarcliff Manor, is the director of public affairs at Westchester Jewish Community Services, WJCS. Fisher is responsible for government and community relations, including increasing awareness and support for WJCS’ programs and services available to county residents. Joeffrey Gardner, of Hawthorne, is the youth and teen development director of the Rockland County YMCA in Nyack. Gardner is responsible for the development of programs for youth and teens, as well as strengthening collaborations within the community including with public schools, municipalities, service organizations, local businesses and faith-based organizations. Vernex Harding, of Yonkers, is the director of Early Childhood Education programs at Westchester Community Opportunity Program, WestCOP, in Elmsford. The non-profit group’s mission is to mobilize and manage resources to help low-income and at-risk populations overcome poverty in Westchester. Tara Lattimer-Wilson, of Larchmont, is the guidance counselor for Pre-K through sixth grade at Graham Elementary School in Mount Vernon, and has several other state teaching certifications. Lattimer-Wilson assists her students academically, emotionally and socially, and provides resources for college and career development. Dr. Adria Armbrister, of Mount Vernon, is an international project manager and researcher with more than 15 years of experience in Latin American and Caribbean public health and sociological research. Armbrister manages more than 20 gender and diversity development projects in Belize, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Honduras, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru and Trinidad and Tobago. (Submitted)
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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
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SPORTS
Chicken or the Egg? LIVE MIKE Mike Smith
There’s a question I’ve been asking myself a lot lately about the human condition: Does sports fandom dictate an individual’s general outlook on life or is it the other way around? My men’s league baseball team has gotten off to an amazing start this year, the best ever in the team’s 12-year history. A little more than a month into the season, we’re sitting atop the standings with a perfect 10-0 record—which, not for nothing, means we’ve won two more games than the dreadful Baltimore Orioles in 25 fewer chances. But our good play has sparked something of a debate among members of the team. Several players are relishing the opportunity of being—at least for the time – the top dogs in the league, while others—myself included—feel somewhat uncomfortable being the team
that everyone else is chasing. Perhaps unsurprisingly, these lines are largely drawn along the lines of our baseball fandom. My teammates who grew up as fans of the Bronx Bombers have no problem whatsoever embracing our new role as the favorites. And it’s not hard to understand why; part of the Yankees’ mystique is that they’re winners. They’re used to being the toast of MLB and their fans—for better or worse—act like those 27 championships are somehow part of their sports birthright. On the other hand, Sox fans like myself, who grew up in the shadow our big brothers from the Bronx have a sort of learned inferiority complex that’s hard to break. Even when the Red Sox won their first title in my lifetime, it was as a wild card team who had to overcome tremendous odds (a 3-0 series deficit) against said Yankees in order to even make the World Series. It was a fitting path to a championship, both for a team
that’s long been a second fiddle and for a fanbase that—rightly or wrongly—wears a sense of inadequacy as a badge of honor. So it makes sense, then, that my teammates who are Yankee fans want to put the pedal to the metal and head into our playoffs as the undisputed best in the league. The Sox fans? We’d rather let someone else enter the playoffs as the top seed and play the underdog role, whether that label truly applies to us or not. Maybe I think too much about stuff like this; perhaps other sports fans aren’t interested in the way their teams shape their lives or vice versa. Maybe I’m just the kind of person who feels more comfortable with lower expectations; maybe the Red Sox did it to me. One thing is for certain though, I’m glad I don’t root for the Cleveland Browns. I’d hate to know what kind of life that would be.
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Sports Editor Mike Smith’s baseball team has gotten off to a roaring start this year, but the team’s solid play has led to a philosophical question. Would you rather be the frontrunner or the underdog? Photo/Mike Smith
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Huskies hammer Rye in rematch SOFTBALL
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Game Notes: • Tamara Day allowed just 3 hits in a shutout win • Lindsay McConway collected 3 hits and 3 RBIs • The Huskies are currently 8-6 By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor The last time Harrison and Rye met on the softball field, the Garnets scratched out a win against the perennial league power, silencing the Huskies’ bats to escape with a 4-0 win. On May 3, Harrison exacted revenge, striking early and often in a 9-0 rout of Rye. Tamara Day authored an eight strikeout, three-hitter and Harrison’s bats were led by Lindsay McConway (3-4, 3 RBIs) and Sydney Mallen (2-2, 2 RBIs) as the Huskies avenged their early season loss to the rival Garnets. “This is the team that I want to see come out every day,” Harrison
Zoe Sala slides across the plate against the Garnets. Photos/Mike Smith
Lindsay McConway connects with a pitch. McConway picked up three hits in the victory.
coach Dean Marino said. “Good defense, good offense and good pitching; and we were only a couple of hits away from really breaking the game open.”
the Garnets—mixed in alongside some troubling losses. While the team has earned wins over good ballclubs like Rye, Lakeland and Somers, they have also suffered some defeats, like a 10-1 loss to Nanuet on May 2, that have left the coach scratching his head. “Flat out, I told the girls that [Nanuet] was the worst game I’ve coached in my 30 years of coaching; Nanuet scored eight runs without hitting the ball out of the infield,” Marino told the Review. “But a game like this makes a coach feel good, and hopefully this game against Rye is what really kicks us into gear.” As the playoffs loom, Marino is hoping to see a more sustained effort from his squad, both in the field and at the plate. “So much of it is the mental stuff,” he said. “The girls need to be mentally prepared every day, not just every other day.” To that end, Marino is counting on some of his veteran players to set the tone for the remainder of the season. The squad has a number of tough league games left over their final six contests, including two matchups against Pelham and a tilt with Eastchester in the team’s season finale on May 11. “I’d like to see the veterans lead the team and show the younger girls where they need to
Consistency has been something of an issue for the 8-6 Huskies this year, according to Marino, as the team has had several impressive outings—such as the one against
Tamara Day fires a pitch against the Garnets. Day allowed just three hits on the afternoon.
Lila Mogavero collects a groundball on May 3. Harrison played solid defense in a 9-0 win over Rye.
be,” the coach said. “These are the girls we have been counting on and we need to see them turn
it on for these last few games.” CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com
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