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County workers rally for paid sick time By JAMES PERO Staff Writer
TUNNEL VISION
With the development of a soundlink tunnel on the potential horizon, the ciyt of Rye is ramping up its defense by appointing residents to a ad hoc tunnel committee. For story, see page 3. File photo
Voters approve Harrison school district budget In a 1,049-364 vote, the Harrison Central School District’s 2018-2019 budget easily passed on May 15, according to officials results from the county. The $116.7 million budget stays under the state-mandated tax cap, and adds 4.2 percent in spending over the current year’s budget. The estimated tax levy increased by 3.38 percent; the tax rate per $1,000 of assessed value is $809.82, reflecting a 1.49 percent difference from the current year’s budget. According to the budget, several factors, including increased pension, health insurance and transportation costs, impacted the development of the budget; however, the school district was able to maintain all current programs and calls for the addition of 6 new positions. The budget added five teachers across the school district, in-
district has no outstanding debt. Harrison School Superintendent Louis Wool said, “This designation is particularly significant as we are one of only four districts with the AAA rating in New York State and have achieved this recognition multiple times.” Additionally, Board of Education, BOE, member Dennis Di Lorenzo was re-elected to the Voters in the Harrison Central School District approved its 2018-2019 budget on May 15. File photo board in an uncontested election. Newcomer Kelly Kozak was also cluding one special education law, local school districts have no elected, after replacing longtime teachers for ninth grade students, control over these rising costs. The board member Joan Tiburzi, who created a new position for Har- state sets the contribution levels did not run for re-election. Both rison High School’s English as of the teachers’ and employees’ board members will now serve New Language program, and add- retirement systems. As of now, three-year terms. Di Lorenzo is currently a dean ed two other part-time positions. mandated retirement and health Salaries make up the largest care costs are expected to rise 4.64 at New York University’s School portion of the 2018-2019 bud- percent, roughly $660,000, in the of Professional Studies, after being named to the position in 2013. get, with mandated benefits and upcoming school year. health care costs rising at the Harrison also maintained its He formerly served as the BOE’s highest percentage rates than any AAA credit rating from Standard president and was first elected to cost center items on the budget. & Poor, and has had that rating the board in 2006. According to New York state since 2006. Currently, the school -Reporting by Franco Fino
[Date?, workers rallied to promote a bill designed to provide paid sick time for thousands of workers across Westchester County. Outside of the county government building on Martine Avenue in White Plains, workers holding signs chanted in support of the bill—sponsored by Legislator Catherine Borgia, a Peekskill Democrat—which has been floating around the county Legislature for about a year. Currently, workers—many of which are employed by the county—say they have no choice but to show up to work sick because of lack of paid time off. The bill would affect both public and private workers. Additionally, advocates say, by forcing workers to attend work while sick, it may decrease productivity through increasing the likelihood that illnesses are spread. According to a report from 2016 from the Institute of Women’s Policy Research, about 36 percent of county workers lack paid sick time, and many of them earning low wages. Among those workers, 54 percent are of total service workers and 52 percent of total construction workers respectively. But a bill reintroduced to the county Board of Legislators in February would provide eligi-
ble workers with one hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours of work with a maximum of 40 hours paid sick time in total. The regulations would only apply to companies with five or more employees and would include days needed for mental health and those needed to take care of a sick family member. Detractors of paid sick time laws claim that requiring businesses to pay employees for time off would incur significant costs on their part, plus workers may take sick days off when they’re not actually sick. The bill is currently making its way through committee and is being vetted by the county attorney to ensure of its compliance with state law. According to a statement from The Transport Workers Union—a group involved in the recent petitioning—the bill, if passed, would affect more than 120,000 workers across Westchester. New York City and New Jersey have already passed their own paid sick time laws in the last several years. While 10 states, including Connecticut and New Jersey, currently have statewide paid sick times laws, New York has yet to pass its own law. A paid sick time bill would easily pass through the county Board of Legislators due to a Democratic supermajority of 13-4. CONTACT: james@hometwn.com
Workers from across Westchester rallied outside of the county Michaelian Building to demand action on a bill to provide them paid sick time. Photo courtesy Transport Workers Union
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Rye City appoints 8 to LIS tunnel committee
On May 23, Rye City Mayor Josh Cohn announced the appointments of eight individuals to the city Long Island Tunnel Advisory Committee. Photo courtesy NYSDOT
By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer Rye Mayor Josh Cohn has appointed eight residents to the city’s ad hoc advisory committee dedicated to overseeing the governor’s proposal of a tunnel linking Long Island to Westchester County. On May 23, the mayor, a Democrat, appointed residents each to different terms, ranging from one to three years on the committee. Former Republican Mayor Doug French has been chosen to serve a one-year term on the city Tunnel Advisory Committee. Additionally, the committee is comprised of two members from the city Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Committee, including its chairman Brian Dempsey. As of press time, six developers have already have expressed their desire to the state to build a tunnel that would connect either the city of Rye or the village of Port Chester to Long Island.
In April, the independent parties responded to the state Department of Transportation, DOT, request for expressions of interest, REOI, after the state, on behalf of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, sent out the request in late January. According to the REOI, the state sought input from private investors on engineering, environmental, operations and financial considerations for a future proposal. Typically, an REOI is used to assess interest in a project and to solicit ideas and information from interested parties. According to a DOT study, an 18-mile tunnel connecting Westchester County and Long Island could cost approximately between $31.5 billion and $55.4 billion, but could potentially produce $500 million in toll revenue per year. Several municipalities in Westchester, including Port Chester, as well as communities in Nassau County, have already expressed their opposition to
the project. In Long Island, several municipalities have formed a consortium to fight the governor’s proposal. The Rye City Council formed its ad hoc committee in February, after the state began heavily pursuing the project. While there have been proposals to connect Long Island to Westchester dating all the way back to the 1930s, Rye and surrounding communities have continually opposed such a large-scale project upon every new iteration of it.Most notably, master builder Robert Moses and former Gov. Nelson Rockefeller, a Republican, pursued building a Rye-Oyster Bay bridge in the 1960s; however, the plan, which was also met with widespread opposition, never materialized. As of press time, there is no further information from Cuomo’s office on the state’s next plan of action. CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com
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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.
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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.
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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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County partners with ACCES-VR, CAREERS Mentoring Day is an event that invites individuals with disabilities to partner with a West-
chester County department and experience what it would be like to work in local government. The
sixth annual Mentoring Day in Westchester, which took place on May 23, is the largest to date,
with 18 departments and 23 individuals participating. “This is a great way to expose one of our most vulnerable communities to a career path that may be of interest to them,” County
Members of the Westchester County mentoring program on May 23; the county office for People with Disabilities created the day event to help advance the careers of those with special needs. Photos courtesy Westchester County
Some of the 23 mentees who took part in the sixth annual Mentoring Day.
Executive George Latimer said. “Our Office for People with Disabilities has created this important event to advance those with special needs in their careers. The office has led by example by employing a number of individuals with varying disabilities.” Participants gained information on the roles of the Consumer’s Protection Department, the Corrections Department and many others. County division heads brought these individuals out into the field for them to see first-hand the work government performs.
Evan Latainer, director of the county Office for People with Disabilities, said, “This is an opportunity for individuals with a disability who are ready for employment to have an opportunity to experience what it is like to work in county government. In partnering with ACCES–VR and CAREERRS Support Solutions we are able to best match these individuals to county departments. This is just a great experience for everyone involved from the participants to our county staff.” (Submitted)
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The new officers and their departments BEDFORD Jason Doelz, Nicholas Hansen, Christopher Olson EASTCHESTER Matthew Stupple
RYE William Plimpton SCARSDALE Jamie Crespo, Terrence Doyle, Maxwell Goldberg
HARRISON Joseph Ader, Frank Corvino, Richard DiBuono
TARRYTOWN Adam Turcotte, John Garro
MAMARONECK TOWN McCabe Glass
TUCKAHOE Bryan Madan
MOUNT PLEASANT Walter Hickey, Ryan Perucci
WHITE PLAINS Carlton Carter II, Frank Confalone, Arianna Kosky, Jewel Lynch, Rocco Romano, Marc Troiani
MOUNT VERNON Steven Alcantara, Dante Barrera, Conrado Builes-Ramirez, Leslie Chapman, Nicholas DiDomizio, Sarah Hughes, Christopher Iannelli, Louis Magnotta, Aura Marshall, Francis Pompilio, Alberto Ramos, Marco Ranallo, Nicholas Scimia, Jason Velez
YONKERS Vanessa Antepara, Vanessa Capllonch, Liam Deane, Connor McMullen, Daniel Piparo, Adam Sousa, Rui Sousa
PEEKSKILL Matthew Rivera
WESTCHESTER COUNTY Andrew Barbato, Eric Berg, David Byrnes, Kevin McDonald, Christopher Orlando, Raimond Restbergs, Matthew Russell, Michael Scimia, Nicholas Zebrowski
PORT CHESTER Jason Fox, Moises Ochoa, Joseph Romanello
SUNY DOWNSTATE MEDICAL CENTER Mohamed Kamel
NORTH CASTLE Nicola Ciero, Jeanna Marie Saccoccio
Sixty police recruits graduated on May 25 from the Westchester County Police Academy, and are headed off to work at 16 police departments in Westchester and one in New York City. The new officers, who completed 20 weeks of training at the police academy in Valhalla, received their diplomas during a ceremony at Purchase College of the State University of New York. County Executive George Latimer addressed the graduates of the 145th Session Basic Police Recruit Class, and praised them for mastering the physical and academic demands of the academy. “I want to congratulate all the graduates, and their family members and loved ones who are present,” Latimer said. “Police work is a challenging profession, and I want to urge these officers to never lose sight of the ideals that brought them here—the desire to be a protector and serve their community with fairness, compassion and integrity.” Martin McGlynn, acting police commissioner, said the recruit school curriculum is con-
stantly updated to reflect the challenges police officers face in today’s world, noting that training in counter-terrorism, active shooter incidents and crisis intervention has been expanded at the police academy. The members of the graduating class, he said, mastered it all. “From their first days at the academy to their final weeks, the members of the 145th Session maintained a high standard of excellence throughout—in the classroom, on the drill floor, at the range and in every challenge we threw their way,” McGlynn said. “I salute them for the dedication they showed to their training and I welcome them to the Westchester law enforcement family.” McGlynn also noted that the graduates were entering law enforcement in a deadly year for police officers nationwide. “So far in 2018, 58 officers nationwide have lost their lives in the line of duty; 28 were killed by gunfire, which is a 47 percent increase when compared to the same period a year ago,” he said. (Submitted)
Westchester County Executive George Latimer addresses the 60 police academy graduates on May 25. Latimer praised the graduates for mastering the physical and academic demands of the academy. Photos courtesy Westchester County
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Memorial Day and a nod to our students HARRISON HAPPENINGS Mayor Ron Belmont
On Monday, May 28, the town of Harrison honored those men and women who sacrificed their lives for the liberties we enjoy today. This year’s Memorial Day parade and ceremony was a wonderful tribute to fallen servicemen and women who courageously served in the U.S. Armed Forces and lost their lives. Ben DeFonce, Harrison’s commissioner of Veteran’s Affairs, should be commended for organizing this wonderful event. Our honored guests, from various military branches, gave heartfelt speeches, describing what active service has meant to them. It was a day to remember the fallen, as we celebrate our freedom, and it was an honor to be part of this special occasion. On a related note, I would like to take this time to recognize the downtown, West Harrison and Purchase Fire departments. All three departments recently held their annual Memorial Day ceremonies in remembrance of their members and fallen heroes. The ceremonies were respectful and did a wonderful job honoring all
Americans who have died while in service to our country. I would like to acknowledge Harrison’s three new police officers who recently completed their training at the Westchester County Police Academy. Many instructional hours are required and I am confident that our new officers will join with the Harrison Police Department in keeping our community free from harm. I was very proud of Joseph Ader, Frank Corvino Jr., and Richard Dibuono as I watched them receive their diplomas at the graduation ceremony taking place at SUNY Purchase. Congratulations to the new officers and welcome to the force. All residents are invited to join St. Anthony’s parish in West Harrison for a weekend of family fun at the annual Festa. This unique event celebrates Italian traditions and Italian-American culture, and will kick off the summer season June 1-3. For additional information, call the parish office at 948-1480. Summertime is a fun time for readers of all ages. This year the Summer Reading Challenge “Libraries Rock” will run from June 1 to Sept. 8. The library will start its summer reading program with a rock concert featuring SIS-BOOM-BAH. This event
is co-sponsored with All Saints Church. Bring your blanket or chair and enjoy classic rock music on the Harrison Public Library lawn, on Friday, June 1 at 7:30 pm. The town/village of Harrison’s town board recently recognized the winners of the 2018 Mayor’s Choice Award, a long-running and most prestigious recognition for talented students. More than 100 works of art were submitted for review and four students received this notable distinction. Additionally, all the award-winning selections will become part of the permanent collection exhibited in Town Hall. Recipients of the 2018 Mayor’s Choice Award are Evie Stevens, Nickolas Ianncchino, Tessa Marsico and Caitlyn Hollander. This award represents the diverse talents of our local student body and the varied curricula offered by individual art departments. Each year, incredibly beautiful pieces of art are entered and it is a privilege to recognize the hard work and dedication of each student and their teachers. Each year, I look forward to joining the committee as we evaluate the submissions and am always impressed with the creativity of our youngest residents.
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$250K in cash, prizes at Empire City Casino
The weather may be playing games these past few weeks, but the only games really worth playing are at Empire City Casino, Manhattan’s closest casino. With nearly $250,000 in cash and prizes up for grabs in the month of June, visitors from all over the tristate area are heading to Empire City to try their luck on the casino’s 5,300 video slot machines and electronic table games. Guests should be sure to join the free Empire Club for their chance to win beyond the casino floor. The Big Draw The Big Draw will have Empire Club Members checking their mail to see if they’re the next big winner. Every Monday in June, at 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., and 7 p.m., participants will have a chance to see if the numbers they received in the mail match with the Big Draw for a chance to win the grand prize of $100,000. Drawings take place on June 4, June 11, June 18 and June 25; guests must be present to win. Three-Day $100,000 Slot Tournament Over the course of three Wednesdays in June, Empire City Casino will host a Slot Tournament with $100,000 total in cash and prizes. Empire Club Members who earn 1,500 Empire Points from June 1 to June 7 qualify for the tournament—the first 300 eligible members that re-
serve their place will participate on the first day, June 13. On June 20, the top 120 scorers from the previous tournament will return for the second round. On June 27, the remaining 80 scorers will return for their chance to claim the grand prize of $35,000. All qualifying participants will receive $100 free play, with the highest score in each individual session receiving a cash prize. The ThreeDay $100,000 Slot Tournament will be the first tournament conducted on the casino’s brand new tournament machines in the Entertainment Lounge. New York Lottery Powerball ThursdaysOn New York Lottery Powerball Thursdays, Empire Club Members will receive one free New York Lottery Powerball ticket if they earn 25 Empire points. This promotion is limited to the first 2,000 Empire Club Members and is first-come, firstserve on June 7, June 14, June 21 and June 28. New York Lottery Powerball Cruise giveawayThe New York Lottery Powerball Cruise giveaway will give Empire Club Members the chance to set sail and enjoy a relaxing cruise this summer. Entries for the giveaway will be accepted from June 1-29. On June 29 at 7 p.m., 10 Empire Club Members will be drawn, with one winning the grand prize
and all runners-up receiving $1,000 cash. June Jackpot FaceThe June Jackpot Face will give Empire Club Members the chance to win some cash by posing for pictures on social media. To qualify for this promotion, participants must post their best Jackpot Face photo to Empire City’s Facebook page from June 1-28. On Friday, June 29 at 2 p.m., the three photos with the most “interactions” will win. The grand prize winner will receive $500 cash. Cooler Bag giveawayThe summer is here, and Empire City has your BBQ and beach necessities ready with June’s Cooler Bag giveaway. On Sunday, June 10, the first 5,000 Empire Club Members to visit the Promotions Booth will receive a free cooler bag, great for all the road trips and family vacations planned for July and August. Father’s Day Luckiest Dad giveaway A great way to celebrate Father’s Day with your dad is by heading over to Empire City Casino and being a part of the Father’s Day Luckiest Dad giveaway. On Sunday, June 17, the first 3,000 Empire Club Members to visit the Promotions Booth will receive an Empire City “World’s Luckiest Dad” T-shirt. (Submitted)
4th annual RiverArts Music Tour kicks off
The fourth annual RiverArts Music Tour is scheduled to take place on June 2, from noon to midnight throughout the villages of Hastings-on-Hudson, Dobbs Ferry, Irvington and Tarrytown. More than 280 musicians will participate in 120 performances at 36 different venues throughout the day in this multi-village event. Folk, Rock, Classical, Blues, Jazz, Bluegrass and World music are well represented. Seasoned professionals, budding musicians and everyone in between will perform 40-minute sets on the hour from noon to midnight. All performances are free to the public. This year we have partnered with Metro-North to make the tour a getaway event. A few of the many musical highlights returning this year include Clancy Tager & Friends performing jazz standards and originals on his front porch (32 Hopke Ave. at noon); Alan Murray & Friends performing the complete Beethoven Violin Sonatas and Cello Sonatas throughout the day (41 Hollywood Drive, noon to 8 p.m.); the Julius Rodriguez Trio performing jazz at the Zion Epispocal Church in Dobbs Ferry; Bash the Trash perform-
ing outdoors on Wilson Place at 2 p.m. in Hastings-on-Hudson; Mark Morganelli and the Jazz Forum All-Stars performing at the Jazz Forum in Tarrytown at 3 p.m.; and Jon Riss performing two organ recitals at 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. at the Irvington Presbyterian Church. Groups joining us this year for the first time include The Kat Gang Jazz Band performing unique arrangements of standards and swing tunes blending bepop and soul (12 Villard Ave., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.); The Drop Dead Blues Blues Band performing Chicago blues with a modern interpretation (Mercy College Recording Studio, 4 p.m.); and Broadway veteran D.C. Anderson performing love song standards (Purpl, noon). Music Tour venues include public spaces (Kinnally Cove and VFW Plaza, both in Hastings), performers back yards and front porches, churches and restaurants. New this year is the Mercy College Recording Studio, hosting performances from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m., Zion Episcopal Church, noon to 5 p.m., and Dobbs Ferry Lutheran Church, noon to 4 p.m.. Restaurants hosting musicians are Harpers (Jim Koeppel
playing acoustic blues guitar with vocals at 5 p.m.); Tomatillos (Ed Horan playing flamenco guitar at 9 p.m.); and The Mill (also hosting Koeppel at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. In addition to performances, there are participatory events including: a “Songs of Peace and Justice Sing-Along” at noon, a “Community Song Circle” at 4 p.m. and 5 p.m., and a “Community Drum Circle” at 4 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. “We are thrilled with the range of genres, the quality of the performers, and the new venues that are joining us in our fourth year,” said Barbara Prisament, music tour co-producer. “What makes this event special is that these performances take place in traditional and non-traditional settings throughout the Rivertowns and each participant can plot their own route—based upon their own predilections (musical taste, location) and their personal schedules.” All events are free to the public, but donations welcome. For more information and a complete schedule, please visit 2018musictour.riverarts.org. Please check that website for last minute updates and changes to the printed schedule. (Submitted)
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The Finals countdown LIVE MIKE Mike Smith
The 2018 NBA playoffs may not have been entertaining on a night-to-night basis, but at least they are giving us plenty to talk about. From the outset of the postseason there have been woefully few contests that have actually been compelling—or fun to watch—but from a narrative standpoint, I have to admit that they’ve thrown an awful lot at us. Coming into the season, most pundits had predicted that we would be seeing a Cavaliers-Warriors final for what now feels like the 15th straight year, and while the two teams will once again square off for the Larry O’Brien Trophy, the roads they took to get to this point were anything but predictable. The star-studded Warriors, who had essentially laid waste to the Western Conference in past years en route to four straight Finals appearances, seemed listless and sloppy in this year’s postseason, needing an injury
to Chris Paul—and a horrific shooting night that saw Houston miss a mind-boggling 27 straight three-pointers—to top the Rockets in Game 7 of the conference finals. Is the bloom starting to come off the Warriors’ rose? Is this the beginning of the end for the Golden State dynasty? It’s sure starting to look as though the rest of the league is catching up to the team has been the standard-bearer for the NBA since 2015. On the other side of the bracket, you’ve got the Cavs, led by LeBron James who is making his eighth straight appearance in the Finals—impressive considering the last time King James wasn’t in the mix come June, Instagram hadn’t even been invented yet. But this year, more so than any, has been a referendum on just how much James’ singular presence means to a franchise. In the past, LeBron has nearly always had a Robin to his Dark Knight. This year, playing alongside the likes of Jeff Green, Larry Nance Jr., and— as
always—JR Smith, it seems like he doesn’t even have an Alfred. The Cavs would be a dreadful team without LeBron, certainly no better than a No. 8 seed, and that’s been evident over the last month as the greatest player of his generation has impacted the game as a scorer, facilitator, rebounder and defender. Even my father, who doesn’t watch much basketball, felt compelled to text me during the Cavs’ Game 7 win over Boston, marveling at how many ways LeBron was able to lift his squad. So it comes down to this; a juggernaut squad whose time may be running out, against a bonafide superhero with little to no help around him. We’ve certainly seen it before and nine times out of 10, you’d have to give the edge to the Warriors. But the fact that LeBron has played at such a high level down the stretch, you can’t quite count him out yet. If the Cavs win this series, it’s only going to stoke the LeBron vs. Jordan debate that’s been raging for years. And even though it’s likely that Cleveland doesn’t
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For the fourth straight year, the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers will be squaring off in the NBA finals. But even though this year’s matchup seemed preordained, it’s not necessarily uninteresting. Photo courtesy www.slamonline.com
have nearly enough firepower to match Golden State, having the best player on the planet at least
gives them a fighting chance. And sometimes in sports, a fighting chance is all you need.
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THE ROUNDUP BOYS LACROSSE CLASS B
QUARTERFINALS
Somers 10 Harrison 9 AT HARRISON HS
5/21/18
Harrison’s boys lacrosse season came to a heartbreaking conclusion last week, as the No. 3 Huskies fell to No. 6 seed Somers in overtime in the Class B quarterfinals. Cameron Pepe did the bulk of the damage for the Tuskers, scoring the final three goals of the game to erase a two-goal lead the Huskies were clinging to with as little as 1:05 left in regulation. Pepe knotted the score with just five seconds left to play, then, feeding off a save by Somers’ goalie Tyler Carr early in the overtime period, netted the game-winner from the right wing to help his squad advance.
Tamara Day throws a pitch for Harrison against Eastchester on May 18. The Huskies topped the Eagles in their first postseason game but fell 10-2 to Lakeland in the next round. Photos/Mike Smith
and Brie Losito weren’t enough to lift No. 11 Harrison past No. 6 Suffern in the first round of the Class B girls lacrosse playoffs, as the Mounties—led by a six-goal day from Emma Muchnick— edged Harrison in a high-scoring affair. Losito paced the Huskies with five goals while the Savianos tallied four apiece, but Suffern’s goalies Shuana Meehan and Sophie Park combined to make 15 stops on the day, ending the Huskies’ season. Harrison netminder Kathleen Lino made eight saves on the afternoon as well.
SOFTBALL CLASS A
QUARTERFINALS
Lakeland 10 Harrison 2 AT LAKELAND HS Luke McCarthy fires a pitch against Eastchester. The Huskies fell in the first round of the Class A playoffs, dropping a 7-2 game to Lakeland.
Harrison was led by a strong one of the premier programs in effort from faceoff specialist Will the area. Kirshner, who helped the Huskies dominate the time of possession GIRLS LACROSSE in the second half, but it wasn’t CLASS B FIRST ROUND enough for the home team to overcome the heroics of Somers’ standout midfielder. The Huskies finished the sea5/18/18 son with an impressive 11-4 re- AT SUFFERN HS cord and will graduate 18 seniors The terrific performances by who helped establish Harrison as Sydney Saviano, Jess Saviano
Suffern 19 Harrison 15
5/21/18
The No. 3 Hornets brought the lumber in their quarterfinal matchup with No. 6 Harrison, putting double digits on the board against the Huskies in a one-sided win. Hannah Matusiak proved a tough out, blasting a home run and driving in four runs on the afternoon, while teammate Emily McGrath supplied 2 RBIs. Lakeland would go on to lose to No. 2 seed—and eventual Class A champion—Ardsley in the semifinals. Harrison ended the 2018 campaign with a 13-9 record and
Connor Novak carries the ball in Harrison’s regular season finale against Eastchester. The Huskies fell to Somers in the Class B quarterfinals on May 21.
should be poised for success next spring. The Huskies graduate just three seniors this year, and return a number of talented underclassmen that could have them competing for a Class A title.
BASEBALL CLASS A
FIRST ROUND
Lakeland 7 Harrison 2 AT HARRISON HS
5/21/18
The No. 12 Hornets pulled off an unlikely upset against a talented Huskies team in the first round, riding an impressive performance by Joey Vetrano to end Harrison’s season. Vetrano tallied eight strikeouts in a complete game performance, keeping the Huskies’ bats at bay as his team advanced to the Class A quarterfinals. Jason Green supplied much of the offense for the Hornets, going 2-for-3 with 2
Kathleen Lino makes a stop against Rye during a regular season contest. Lino had 8 saves in Harrison’s 19-15 playoff loss to Suffern.
RBIs on the day. Harrison finished the season with a 12-9 record but will
graduate 10 seniors as they look ahead to 2019. -Reporting by Mike Smith
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