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Killian picked as lt. governor candidate By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer
Not so fast
Members of the Westchester delegation of elected officials have filed a report on storm response in the aftermath of two severe nor’easters earlier this year. Utility companies Con Edison and NYSEG were routinely criticized for their inadequate response to those storms which left residents without power for extended periods of time. For more, see page 6. Photo/James Grasso
Former Rye City councilwoman and two-time state Senate candidate Julie Killian has been picked to run as lieutenant governor in Marc Molinaro’s upcoming bid to unseat Andrew Cuomo. The Republican statewide convention is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, May 23, after press time, where Molinaro, a Republican and the Dutchess County executive is expected to be nominated as the GOP candidate to run for governor in this November’s election. Molinaro announced his selection of Killian on Sunday, May 20. “Julie Killian is a champion for people who have no voice, who are left behind, who are in crisis and she will never back down from the challenges that are facing our state,” Molinaro said in a statement. “I’m proud to have Julie as my partner in this campaign to restore New Yorkers’ belief in the future of our state.” Killian’s name was suggested be attributed to increasing gas prices of which the county takes for the position by a panel Molinaro created in April to find a a share through taxes. The stability of that growth runningmate. The panel was orremains to be seen, however. In ganized by John Cahill, an offiMarch, state Comptroller Thom- cial in former Gov. George Patas Dinapoli issued a report fore- aki’s administration, and Monroe casting a more modest sales tax County Executive Cheryl Diincrease, adjusting the county’s nolfo. According to Molinaro’s camprojected 3.7 percent increase to a 2.8 percent increase—a number paign, at least 20 candidates were more in line with previous years’ considered for the position, including Dinolfo, the leading canactual rates. While a deal to privatize the didate who eventually stepped county’s airport would have also aside to support Killian. In a statement released by Moinjected additional revenue into 2018’s budget, Latimer’s admin- linaro’s campaign, Killian said, istration has since pumped the “Marc and I share a vision of brakes on the plan conjured by New York that is more affordable, Astorino. In defense of sidelining accountable and accessible for all the deal, lawmakers have cited families and I am honored to join its lack of impact on the struc- his team as a true partner.” Killian will hope for a better tural deficit, instead labeling it a outcome in November after suf“band-aid.” fering two consecutive defeats in races for state Senate. Just CONTACT: james@hometwn.com
Financial report portends major county budget gap By JAMES PERO Staff Writer A recent financial review of the Westchester County budget has lawmakers cautioning against a deficit which they say may only continue to balloon. The current budget deficit projection for the 2018 fiscal year, which was forecasted by Lawrence Soule, the county budget director], at a county Board of Legislators’ Budget and Appropriations Committee meeting earlier this month, will stand at $28.7 million. That number, however, does not factor in a looming contract negotiation with the Civil Service Employees Association, CSEA, the county’s largest union, which has been operating sans contract since 2011. During a committee meeting, Soule forecasted that the contract could end up totaling upwards
of $40 million. “After years of one-shot budget gimmicks, over-estimations of revenues, refusal to look at ongoing sources of revenue and neglect of important contracts, the county is looking not only at a significant deficit this year, but an ongoing structural deficit of around $20 million,” said county Legislator Catherine Borgia, chairwoman of the Budget and Appropriations Committee, in a statement. As a result of a $20 million structural deficit—which comes as a result of the county spending more money than it generates in revenue—lawmakers will likely be forced to look at the prospect of increases taxes by raising the property tax levy. Under the previous administration of Republican County Executive Rob Astorino, who was elected in 2010, taxes were never raised. Astori-
no lost re-election in November 2017 to George Latimer, a Democrat who took office as county executive in January. Also as a result of a budget gap, the county will be forced to draw on its fund balance. According to Soule, for the fiscal years of 2017 and 2018, lawmakers are looking at a 61 percent reduction of fund balance if used to fill in those shortfalls, a reduction that could directly affect the county’s AAA credit rating from Moody’s, a financial service and credit rating agency. That rating affects the county’s ability to borrow and issue bonds at preferential interest rates and could prove increasingly important as the Federal Reserve continues to increase borrowing rates. In the county’s favor has been better than expected sales tax revenue which compared to 2017 revenue is up 6.4 percent, and can
Former Rye City Deputy Mayor Julie Killian has been selected to be Republican gubernatorial candidate Marc Molinaro’s running mate in his upcoming bid to unseat Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
last month, she was defeated last month by state Assemblywoman Shelley Mayer, a Yonkers Democrat, in what was being called a pivotal special election for the 37th District Senate seat. She also lost a bid for the same seat in 2016 to state Sen. George Latimer, who vacated the position this January to take office as Westchester County executive. Prior to that, Killian spent six years on the Rye City Council, serving from 2012-2017. During her last campaign, Killian has called for a handful of ethics reforms in Albany, including term limits. She was also a critic of New York’s economic development programs, which seem to reward political donors. If chosen by the New York Republican State Committee, Molinaro will seek to defeat Cuomo, a Democrat, in November. In a statement on Facebook, the state Republican committee applauded Molinaro’s pick for lieutenant governor, saying Killian will “restore transparency, fiscal responsibility and honesty” in New York government. Cuomo is facing a primary against actress Cynthia Nixon, who is known for her political activism for public education and women’s health. CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com
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County closer to raising smoking age to 21
Westchester County is moving closer to banning the sale of cigarettes and other tobacco-related products to those under the age of 21. Photo courtesy Lea Aharonovitch
The Westchester County Board of Legislators is nearing an approval of a bill that aims to tighten regulations on smoking by increasing the age for those allowed to purchase tobacco products. After closing a public hearing on May 21, the board is expected to vote on the bill at its next regular meeting scheduled for June 4. Proposed in February by the county’s Democratic caucus, the bill would restrict any person less than 21 years of age from buying tobacco or related products, like e-cigarettes, rolling papers or pipes. According to county lawmakers, the law would decrease the amount of individuals who be-
come regular smokers, including young adults. Democrats proposed to increase the smoking age last year, but the legislation failed to gain any support from Republicans, who, through a bipartisan coalition, held a majority on the board at the time. As of press time, the Democratic caucus holds a 13-4 majority on the 17-member Board of Legislators. If approved in Westchester, the bill would be similar to what other counties have passed in their respective municipalities. Rockland County passed a measure last month raising the age to buy tobacco or related products, while the town of New
Castle passed similar legislation earlier this month. New York City and 10 other counties, including Suffolk, have also outlawed the sale of cigarettes to people under the age of 21. Nassau County enforces similar legislation, but restricts the sale of tobacco products to those under the 19. As of press time, the statewide age for purchasing tobacco products is 18. According to the state Department of Health, smoking kills about 28,000 New Yorkers each year, and there are roughly 750,000 in the state living with a serious smoking-related illness. -Reporting by Franco Fino
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What’s going on... Harrison Public Library
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 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.
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.
Computer Tutors On Wednesdays from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at
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.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester LEGO City Builder
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.
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 844-740-9223 or visit westchester.legolanddiscoverycenter.com.
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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
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.
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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Westchester Land Trust to celebrate 30 years David Rockefeller’s legacy of conservation and philanthropy will be celebrated at the Westchester Land Trust’s 30th Anni-
versary Annual Benefit on June 2; the event will take place at the private Rockefeller Family Estate in Pocantico Hills. The venue is
an elegant recreation center and gathering place used by the family for almost 100 years. Funds raised at the event will be used by
Pictured is the June 2 itinerary for Westchester Land Trust’s upcoming 30th annual benefit.
Westchester Land Trust, WLT, to permanently preserve open space throughout the county, including more than 1,000 acres of currently active projects. “We would like to thank and recognize Houlihan Lawrence,
EMM Wealth, Westchester Bank, Beam Suntory and Serendipity Magazine for their generous support of our benefit. Kudos to Patti J. Howard and her dedicated Benefit Committee for volunteering their time to help plan a festive evening,” said Lori Ensinger, president of WLT. “We have many exciting land protection projects on our horizon and have so much to celebrate.” In March of 2018, WLT announced the permanent protection of 60 acres of the Hudson Pines Estate, the Westchester County home of the late David and Peggy Rockefeller. This major milestone marked the eighth conservation easement on Rockefeller family lands that WLT completed. Located in both the village of Sleepy Hollow and the town of Mt. Pleasant, Hudson Pines is an important component of an already notable conservation corridor including the 1,500-acre Rockefeller State Park Preserve. Its preservation protects diverse woodlands, meadows and wetlands, provides habitat to a great diversity of plant and animal species, buffers the nearby Pocantico River—an important tributary to the Hudson River—and preserves an iconic view from Rockefeller State Park and surrounding lands. Tickets to this magical evening
include a strolling dinner with savory food stations, live music and dancing, exciting silent auction items and themed entertainment. VIP tickets include intimate guided tours by Historic Hudson Valley docents, and a VIP reception before the main event begins. For further information about the event, or to purchase tickets, please contact Michelle Pleim development and special events coordinator, at 234-6992 ext. 22, or michelle@westchesterlandtrust. org. Based in Bedford Hills, the WLT works with public and private partners to preserve land in perpetuity and to enhance the natural resources in Westchester and eastern Putnam counties—a densely populated region under persistent threat from the pressures of development. Through the use of conservation easements and outright acquisition, WLT’s efforts benefit the longterm health of these communities by safeguarding air quality, food supply and community character, as well as critical watershed areas. Since its founding in 1988, WLT has preserved almost 8,000 acres of open space including 745 acres of preserves owned by the organization which are free and open to the public year round. (Submitted)
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United Westchester board announces
storm response findings In response to the two March Nor’easters, United Westchester, co-chaired by Westchester County Executive George Latimer and New York State Assemblyman David Buchwald, have released recommendations and a 49-page report on the failures of the utilities to the Public Service Commission, Con Edison and NYSEG. United Westchester is the unprecedented group of local, county, state and federal officials working together to find solutions to prevent and better respond to storms. The in-depth report and its series of early recommendations were compiled from the views of these elected officials. “These recommendations are not silver bullets—there is no silver bullet,” Latimer said. “We need a series of intelligent things to occur for this to work. Most importantly, for this system to work
the utilities and the local governments need to work hand in glove. What this report does is make very specific recommendations about what can be improved based on the specifics of what we all saw those days.” Buchwald added, “The many officials who contributed to this United Westchester Power Outage Report shared insightful observations, describing what was too often a disorganized utility response to the outages of March. This in-depth report finds a broad range of problems that need to be addressed so that power restoration efforts in Westchester County can be significantly improved.” Following a robust discussion of concerns and ideas, elected officials were asked to respond to a questionnaire about the
problems with the storm response in their communities, and ideas for improvements. The questionnaire included 21 categories which covered: • preparation • communication • coordination of crew • dry ice/water distribution • preventative maintenance. The report also makes public the creation of a 12-member Executive Committee to coordinate the work of United Westchester. United Westchester’s recommendations are: • The Public Service Commission, as well as Con Edison and NYSEG, should perform an analysis of their ability to forecast the severity of future storms and their process of preparation. • Utility companies should invite county, state and feder-
al officials to participate in prestorm conference calls when they are held. • Utility companies must fully integrate the contact information they receive from elected officials into their emergency response outreach. • Con Edison officials should reevaluate their intergovernmental conference calls. • Utility companies should revisit the practice of using robo-calls to inform customers of the status of their power. • The utility companies need to significantly improve their internal communication processes during storm emergencies • The utility companies and the Public Service Commission should rigorously reevaluate the functioning and reliance on the mutual aid system for power
outage restorations. • Utilities should devise a better approach for providing government officials information as to how many and what kind of crews are providing services to each municipality. • NYSEG should commit to providing liaisons to municipalities at the start of storm restoration work, rather than days later. • Con Ed should strengthen their municipal liaison program. • Utility companies should engage all government partners to identify an up-to-date and comprehensive list of critical facilities that are in immediate need of attention when their power goes out. • A dialogue should be initiated between governments and utilities about whether it is possible to better help vulnerable customers. (Submitted)
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Several nor’easters this year have put added strain on utility companies. But poor response performance left customers without power for days, and in some cases weeks. Photo courtesy wikipedia.org
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Memorial Day is here and the pools are open HARRISON HAPPENINGS Mayor Ron Belmont
Congratulations are in order for our Japanese community. They hosted a wonderful Japanese Festival in Ma Riis Park last weekend. There was a tremendous turnout and festival goers enjoyed participating in many cultural exhibits that included traditional Japanese performances, a tea ceremony, Japanese drums and dancing, as well as Japanese games, food and beverages. The weather cooperated with plenty of blue skies and sunshine and I was happy to see many friends supporting this very worthwhile event. For more information, visit thematsuri.org and be sure to be on the lookout for next spring’s festival. I would like to recognize St. Anthony of Padua Church and the moving tribute held to honor all members of the Harrison Police Department, Fire Department, Ambulance Corps and civic offi-
cials. It was a privilege to attend the 11th annual Blue Mass, celebrated last Saturday. The mass was a wonderful way to pay homage to those, in uniform, who have paid the ultimate sacrifice, but also to show respect to those who continue to protect and serve our community. As a reminder, please make note of the following sanitation schedule change: Monday, May 28 is a holiday and offices will be closed for Memorial Day. Garbage and recycling normally collected on Monday, May 28 will be picked-up on Tuesday, May 29. Garbage and recycling normally collected on Tuesday, May 29 will be picked-up on Wednesday, May 30. There will be no bulk trash pick-up on Wednesday, May 30. Memorial Day weekend serves as the unofficial first day of summer, prompting residents to get outside and enjoy the warmer weather. It’s also the start of swimming pool season and our municipal pools are open for business. This weekend, West
Harrison pool and the Brentwood pool will be open Saturday, May 26 through Monday, May 28 from noon to 6 p.m. Each year, as part of their history class, students from White Plains High School visit Stoneyhill Cemetery, located on Buckout Road in West Harrison, to learn about and tidy up the historic site. This 19th century African-American burial ground was added to the National Register of Historical Places and contains 200 gravesites. It’s a fascinating piece of history and I encourage residents and visitors to learn more about this local landmark. In closing, I hope you and your family have a very safe and healthy Memorial Day weekend. As we celebrate this holiday, my hope is that our community will not only reflect on the freedoms that were made possible by those who made the ultimate sacrifice, but will also pay tribute to the brave men and women in the military who currently serve our country.
Jandon scholarship recipients announced
The 15 recipients of the 2018 Jandon Scholarship are joined by members of the Cecil Family and the Westchester County Board of Legislators. Photo/Teresa Toscano
The Westchester County Board of Legislators and the Jandon Foundation announced on May 16, the recipients of scholarships in the 2018 Jandon Scholars program. The program, now in its 19th year, awards $12,000 over four years to Westchester public high school seniors who meet certain academic requirements and financial eligibility guidelines, to help them complete their college educations. This year’s 15 scholarship recipients were celebrated at a ceremony at the Rotunda of the board’s Legislative Chambers. “You all have a lot to offer,” said Alec Cecil, son of Jane and Donald Cecil of Harrison who founded the program in 1999. “We want you to get through school and go on to successful careers and have families and to contribute to your communities and hopefully to the world. You are exceptional young people.” At the ceremony, Board Chairman Ben Boykin, a White Plains Democrat, urged the students to remember the moment as a turning point in their lives. “This is a moment in your life and I want you always to remember this,” he said. “Twenty, 30, 40 years from now, remember this moment because this is putting you on the
path to success.” One of the distinctive aspects of the Jandon Scholars program is that it follows students through their college careers. Awards are provided in annual, increasing increments, and scholarship recipients have access to a network of hundreds of alumni who have come through the program. Below is a list of this year’s scholars, the high schools they attend and the colleges they will be attending: • Stephanie Trejo, Fox Lane High School & SUNY New Paltz • Emily Urias Velasquez, Fox Lane High School & SUNY Cortland • Angelina Ragin Rivera, Lincoln High School & Fordham University • Natanya Beckford, Mount Vernon High School & Hofstra University • Crystal McFarlane, Mount Vernon High School & Rochester Institute of Technology • Ashley Freeman, Nellie Thornton High School & College of Saint Rose • Raphael Morris, New Rochelle High School & SUNY Delhi • Valentina Loaiza, Peekskill High School & Cornell University • Camila Orellana, Peekskill
High School & University at Buffalo • Dejanelle Smith, Roosevelt High School & Lehman College • Asia Thomas, Roosevelt High School Early College Studies & Lehman College • Taylor-Jayne Knight, Sleepy Hollow High School & Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute • Erick Lojano-Quispe, Sleepy Hollow High School & Syracuse University • Jennifer Ortega-Salazar, White Plains High School & Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute • Develyne Petion, White Plains High School & SUNY Oswego Special thanks were extended by both Cecil and Boykin to Melanie Montalto, Jandon Scholars program coordinator, for her 15 years of work with the program. The Jandon Foundation is a private foundation created by Jane and Donald Cecil of Harrison. The Cecils funded the Mount Vernon “I Have a Dream” program in 1987 and began funding the Neuberger Museum of Arts’ “Writing Through the Arts” program in 1993. The Foundation’s primary philanthropic interest lies in education with particular interest in helping students from financially disadvantaged and under-educated families succeed. (Submitted)
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RTP inks 10-year deal with new food vendor
Taste of Harrison is coming to town
The Rye Town Park Commission has accepted a 10-year deal with owners of the popular Thornwood restaurant, The Barley House, to run the restaurant and food and beverage stands at Rye Town Park and Oakland Beach. File photo
By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer The Rye Town Park Commission has agreed to terms with a Thornwood restaurant group to operate the park’s restaurant and food and beverage stands for the next decade. The park commission voted unanimously on May 9 to officially accept the lease agreement with the group, which has named the park’s restaurant Barley on the Beach. Rye Town Supervisor Gary Zuckerman, a Democrat and president of the park commission, said the agreement includes two five-year period contract extension options. According to the contract, the commission will take 6 percent of the restaurant operator’s gross revenue each year. “We’re really hopeful this will be an extremely successful restaurant that benefits the park and all those use it,” Zuckerman said. The park’s restaurant and concession stands usually start operating on Memorial Day weekend. But since the contract was finalized so late, Zuckerman said Barley on the Beach isn’t ex-
pected to open for business until sometime later this summer; he added the vendors may potentially serve hamburgers and hot dogs along the beach in the meantime. As of press time, the restaurant’s menu has not been made public, but it is expected to serve food similar to the company’s other outlet known as The Barley House, which is located in Thornwood in the town of Mount Pleasant. The Barley House features American bar classics like appetizers, burgers, sandwiches and draft beer. The owners of the restaurant operate another bar food-friendly eatery along the waterfront in Tarrytown known as Barley on the Hudson, which opened last summer. The process for finding a new vendor began last summer when the park commission issued a request for proposals; however, it didn’t initially draw many restaurateurs interested in a long-term operation, stalling the process for months. The park commission’s previous contract with Homestyle Caterers, which owned and operated the Ocean Grille at Rye Town Park and several Nathan’s Famous hot dog stands on the grounds, expired last October.
The company was not among the finalists in the process that began last year.Homestyle Caterers’ enterprise at the park only lasted one year, as it served as the replacement for the park’s former long-time restaurant Seaside Johnnies, which ceased operating in 2016. The park commission received permission last year from Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, to negotiate food-service contracts up to 20 years with restaurateurs. Under current state law, the park commission cannot entertain an agreement with a concessionaire that exceeds three years without special approval from the state. The park, which overlooks Oakland Beach and the Long Island Sound, is located off of Forest Avenue in the city of Rye. The 62-acre green space and beachfront offers seasonal swimming and year-round use for passive and semi-active events. The park commission consists of members from the city and town of Rye, the villages of Port Chester and Rye Brook, and the Rye Neck section of the village of Mamaroneck. CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com
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Discover fantastic restaurants in Harrison and support the library during this Library Foundation fundraiser, a Taste of Harrison, on June 10. Visit participating restaurants at your own pace and enjoy a delicious sample of their specialties. Enjoy great food and other attractions with your friends and family. All proceeds will support the Harrison Public Library. 1. Purchase wristbands on-
line, in person prior to the event at the Halperin Building or West Harrison Branch, or on the day of the event at our information booth. You may also mail your name, address, phone number, requested number of wristbands and check payable to Harrison Public Library Foundation, 2 Bruce Ave., Harrison, NY 10528. Adults: $25 in advance/$30 day of event. Children (5-12): $15 in advance (4 and under free).
2. Get your wristbands and map. You can pick them up the day prior to the event (Saturday, June 9) at the Halperin Building or on the day of the event at our information booth. 3. On Sunday, June 10, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., put on your wristband and follow our map to visit participating restaurants (marked with a balloon) in downtown Harrison and enjoy their delicious specialties. (Submitted)
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The injury bug LIVE MIKE Mike Smith
For those in the sports world, injuries are unfortunately something that comes with the territory. Whether it’s something that happens on the field, such as the horrific opening night ankle injury sustained by the Celtics’ Gordon Hayward that kept him out for pretty much the entirety of the 2017-18 season or the bizarre drone-snafu that impacted Indians’ pitcher Trevor Bauer’s 2016 postseason, debilitating injuries are just part of the game, one more thing to overcome during a team’s quest for glory. And in my 33 years, it’s been one of those things that I’ve managed to avoid, for the most part. Until Sunday, that is. On Sunday afternoon, I took a bit of a spill walking down a flight of stairs in my socks— something I’ve done hundreds of times in my life without incident. This time, I was not so lucky. Three breaks to my humerus bone, a shoulder dislocation, and a completely torn la-
brum ended up being the prognosis, which in terms of my job covering high school sports, is a real problem given the time of year. This week, teams from all over The Review’s coverage area took to the field to compete in the Section I playoffs, and the injury has essentially prevented me from providing any coverage of all. And, take it from me, I absolutely hate it. Now, sure, I’m not out there every day contributing on the field, but I do like to think of my job as an integral part of the high school athletic experience. I’ve covered these teams for months—and certain players for years—and to be on the shelf as they, in many cases, write the final chapters to their high school sports careers, is frustrating to no end. And just look at the stories that this week has given us; few schools have had as good a time as Mamaroneck has, as the Tigers girls lacrosse team reached its first-ever Section I final game—to be played on May 23, after press time—and the boys lacrosse, baseball and softball teams all advanced to their respective semifinals.
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Rye’s boys lacrosse team has a much anticipated Wednesday, after press time, semifinal showdown against Byram Hills, and on Thursday, the Tuckahoe Tigers will look to put the finishing touches on a Class C title run. I won’t be at any of the games, and that stinks. I feel bad hanging our local athletes and coaches out to dry, especially since my absence essentially comes down to wearing socks at an inopportune time. Beyond my inability to work during the biggest week of the spring season, the injury has also cost me the chance to continue my own athletic career. As I’ve written about quite often, I’ve been spending the last decade playing men’s league baseball, designated hitting, pitching and coaching for my team, the New York City Mud Hens. But even though my actual onfield contributions have become smaller and smaller over the last few seasons, the chance to go out each weekend and attempt to recapture my glory days has been a staple in my life. But when I spoke to the doctor after my sur-
Before he injured his shoulder on May 20, the last playoff game Sports Editor Mike Smith was able to cover this year was a May 18 tilt between Harrison and Eastchester. Smith wishes he was out there this week for another exciting postseason. Photo/Mike Smith
gery this week, I was told that, moving forward, pitching was certainly off the table, as I was most likely never going to regain full mobility in my right arm. Talk about a double gut-punch especially because this year’s Hens’ crew, at 12-0 on the year, was an absolute pleasure to play for. If I had my way, I’d have probably hung up my cleats if we won a ti-
tle this year, but it looks as though my decision was already made for me. So if I can’t make it to the high school games over the next few weeks, I’d just like to offer a little advice to our local athletes. Cherish your time on the field, because you never know when that last goal you score or touchdown you catch is going to be your last. So
enjoy every second, make them all count, and try to realize, even in the face of adversity, how lucky you all are to be competitors. And if I could offer a little more advice, it would be to watch out for slippery socks. They’ll get you every time.
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