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GOING FOR GOLD
Mosquitoes with West Nile Virus found in Westchester
Tuckahoe’s Malik Moore goes up for a layup against Woodlands’ Noe Fleurimond during a Hudson Valley practice at Stepinac High School on July 31. On Aug. 3, Moore, Fleurimond and the rest of the Hudson Valley All-Stars will travel to Johnson City, New York, to vie for a championship at the BCANY Summer Hoops Festival. For story, see page 15. Photo/Mike Smith
Report shows marijuana arrests higher for Westchester minorities By JAMES PERO Staff Writer Non-white residents of Westchester County are arrested for marijuana at dramatically higher rates compared to their white counterparts, according to a new study. The report, released on July 26 and penned by Kathy Kaufman, a member of the Westchester Coalition for Police Reform—a group self-described as being devoted to “progressive social change”— says that racial bias is at the center of arrest discrepancies. “In Westchester County—despite an abundance of research showing that black and Latino people use marijuana at similar or lower rates than white people— people of color are arrested on misdemeanor marijuana posses-
sion charges at dramatically higher rates than their white neighbors,” the report states. “[This reveals] a consistent pattern of racial bias that prevails in virtually every corner of the county, from its smallest villages to its most populous urban centers.” According to the report, while only 14 percent of Westchester’s population is black, black arrests for low-level marijuana possession—25 grams or fewer—accounted for 52 percent of overall arrests made between 2013 and 2017. Latino’s, the report states, are also overrepresented in these types of arrests, with the demographic representing just 24 percent of residents countywide yet 32 percent of total arrests. Marijuana-related arrests, which have constituted 28 per-
cent of all arrests made in Westchester since 2010, also happen primarily in the county’s urban centers, according to the report. the cities of Mount Vernon, White Plains and Yonkers accounted for four out of every five marijuana arrests—83 percent in total. According to Kaufman, who is a researcher by trade, the disproportionate arrest rates persist in Westchester even despite overwhelmingly similar rates of marijuana usage between whites and people of color. Statistics from a 2016 National Survey on Drug Use and Health shows that lifetime marijuana usage rates between races—respondents who say they have smoked marijuana at least once during their life—are higher for whites than people of color; 50 percent compared to 42 percent of black
people and 32 percent of Latinos. Additionally, usage rates in the past month are substantially similar between races with 11 percent, 8 percent, and 9 percent between blacks, whites and Latinos, respectively. Kaufman said she hopes that police departments across the county will use these statistics to help themselves reevaluate their policies. While marijuana was largely decriminalized in the state in 1977, with only large quantities being considered a serious violation, for offenders—many of whom are 20 years of age or younger—a low-level marijuana offense can create a ripple effect of problems later on in life. Kaufman said that 60 percent of the arrests recorded were ARRESTS continued on page 11
The Westchester County Health Department announced that this season’s first two batches of mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus in Westchester were identified in Yonkers. The area surrounding the positive mosquito batches was inspected by the Health Department, which has treated nearby catch basins to protect against further mosquito breeding nearby. Westchester County Executive George Latimer recommended residents follow the Health Department’s West Nile Virus prevention advice to avoid mosquito bites by using repellents and removing standing water after it rains. “Mosquitoes are often thought of as merely a nuisance but they can carry serious diseases, including West Nile Virus,” Latimer said. “With more rain expected this week, it’s important to remember we can keep mosquitoes from breeding and biting us in our own backyards if we pour out standing water after it rains and remove or turn over wheelbarrows and watering cans.” To date, these are the first two positive batches out of 134 batches of mosquitoes collected in Westchester that were tested for West Nile Virus by the state Department of Health. Statewide, the state Health Department had identified 69 positive mosquito batches as of July 20. “The summer months are when we expect to find mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus here,” said county Health Commissioner Sherlita Amler. “Besides removing standing water around your home, to protect yourself and your family when you spend time outdoors, it’s a good idea to use repellents, especially from dawn to dusk, when mosquitoes are most active.”
The Health Department prepared for the mosquito season by educating the public through news releases, flyers, social media and our website, where a new report on mosquito control and surveillance can be found on the West Nile Virus page. The Health Department also gave 400 pounds of free fathead minnows to residents with ponds to reduce the mosquito population. The minnows reduce the mosquito population by feeding on larvae and pupae before they emerge into adult mosquitoes. Throughout the season, the Health Department also traps and tests mosquitoes to track the presence of mosquito-borne viruses in the county. Last year, West Nile Virus was identified in five local mosquito batches out of 380 submitted for testing and three people were diagnosed with West Nile Virus. West Nile Virus infection most often causes a mild or moderate flu-like illness, but can be more serious particularly for people 60 and older, and those with other health complications. Three residents were diagnosed with West Nile Virus last year and all recovered. To reduce the chances for mosquitoes to breed and bite around your home, follow these tips: Avoid the outdoors in the late afternoon and early evening when mosquitoes are active and feeding, and use insect repellents when outdoors during these times. Follow the label instructions. To protect infants over two months of age, adults can apply insect repellents with up to 30 percent DEET to their own hands and then rub it onto their children. Products containing DEET are not recommended WEST NILE continued on page 8
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Playland holds ‘day for people with disabilities’
On Friday, July 27, Westchester County held a day for people with various disabilities at Rye Playland. Nearly 10,000 people turned out for the 43rd annual outing of the event. File photo
Nearly 10,000 people enjoyed the 43rd Annual “Day at Playland for People with Disabilities,” which offers free, unlimited rides for people with disabilities, their family members and caregivers. Westchester County Executive George Latimer invited everyone to Playland Park on Friday, July 27 for a full day of fun. Once again, the Tommie Cares Foundation partnered with the Westchester County Office for People with Disabilities and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Conser-
vation, in sponsoring this event. Latimer took a walking tour of the park, and welcomed dozens of participants. “I am excited to be a part of this special day, which gives people with special needs the opportunity to enjoy Playland with their families—just like everyone else,” the county executive said. This marks the sixth year that the Tommie Cares Foundation has sponsored the event. Tommie Cares is a social networking community that provides a safe
environment for people with disabilities to connect online, or in person. “It is an honor to be here today, and be part of another wonderful Day at Playland for People with Disabilities providing our residents and their families with a day of fun and excitement,” said Evan Lataniner, director of the Office for People with Disabilities. “We look forward to continuing our mission in reaching out to everyone throughout Westchester County.” (Submitted)
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What’s going on... Harrison Public Library
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 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.
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.
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, 8625283, in Yorktown Heights; Saxon Woods, 231-3461, in Scarsdale; and Hudson Hills, 8643000, in Ossining. For more information, visit golf.westchestergov.com. Deadline for our What’s Going On section is every Thursday at noon. Though space is not guaranteed, we will do our best to accommodate your listing. Please send all items to news@hometwn.com.
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Letters to the Editor
Give Alzheimer patients the care they need To the Editor, The House of Representatives recently passed the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act, PCHETA, (S.693/H.R.1676). PCHETA will increase the availability and quality of care by establishing palliative care and hospice workforce training programs, creating a national education and awareness campaign about the benefits of palliative care, and enhancing research in the delivery of palliative care. I commend and thank Congressman Eliot Engel for his leadership in introducing this bill, which will be a great step forward for the care of individuals with Alzheimer›s disease. Although there was encouraging news recently about a new medication that has been effective in reducing amyloid in the brain in clinical trials, there is still no cure for Alzheimer’s. By focusing on managing pain, easing symptoms and increasing comfort, palliative and hospice care can improve the quality of life for those in the late stages of the disease, those for whom a cure will come too late. PCHETA now moves on to be considered by the Senate. It is my hope that it will quickly pass and become law, so that the benefits of palliative care and hospice will be more widely utilized. Until there is a cure for Alzheimer›s, we must do all we can to ensure that those with the disease have the highest quality of care that can be provided. Norma Valentin, Alzheimer’s Ambassador
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Ex-Ad guys launch comic-strip for boomers Former admen and Westchester residents Andy Landorf of Tarrytown, and John Colquhoun, of Bronxville, both enjoyed successful careers, creating some of the nation’s most
iconic ad campaigns. When they hit the age of 60, they became acutely aware of the rapidly changing world and that 60 was different now than it had ever been before—for
better, and for worse. They decided they could: A) Hide their heads behind a newspaper and wait for the landline to ring or B) find the humor in life and have a good belly laugh. In search of that laugh, Andy and John realized there was little humor currently aimed at those over the age of 60. To address this glaring omission, Andy and John created
The New 60, a comic strip that focuses squarely on this vital population. It’s a spot-on satiric view of modern life for people who’ve reached and surpassed the age of 60, plus the people who love them, live with them and/or tolerate them on a daily basis. This wry take on the realities and indignities of life after 60 is related by Andy and John though a continuing cast of characters who are funny, relatable and very recognizable. The New 60 Comic is available online at thenew60comic. com and on Facebook and Instagram. Readers can sign up
free and have the comic strip sent to them via email twice a week. A breeze—technologically speaking! If the New 60 seems familiar, it might be because you’ve seen and heard Andy and John’s work before. During his 39 years in the advertising industry, Andy was a writer and creative director on commercials for Swiffer, Dr. Pepper, Jell-O and Herbal Essences (Yes! Yes! Yes!) while John served as creative director and art director for such clients as Little Caesars (“Pizza! Pizza!”), Outback Steakhouse and American Express. (Submitted)
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Problems with recycle cost the town money Hoff-Barthelson hosts early childhood open houses HARRISON HAPPENINGS Mayor Ron Belmont
In a prior column, I informed residents of the importance of proper recycling practices. Unfortunately, the town is experiencing difficulties with improperly segregated recycling for collection. Recently, this resulted in two full containers being reclassified as Municipal Solid Waste instead of recycling and it resulted in additional disposal costs to the town. The majority of the issues appear to be with the paper collections. Paper recycling has been placed in plastic bags. This is not permitted and the quantity is easily visible to county inspectors who then examine the load. The inspectors also find plastic and glass bottles, metal food containers etc., mixed in with the paper. This results in the load being reclassified. The paper should be placed in a bin, tied in bundles or placed in a cardboard box. No plastic bags are permissible. I am requesting that residents properly segregate their household materials before placing them curbside. The town will be placing stickers on any curbside load, which does not comply, and the load will not be collected. Please take note of the following Department of Public Works announcement: Be advised that any recycling that is mixed will be tagged and will not be collected until properly separated and then will be collected on the next scheduled collection day. Recycling is accepted in the stan-
dard Town Blue Bins or a recycle container that does not exceed 35 gallons. Landlords, please share this information with your tenants. Recycle = Yes* Beverage cartons All plastic containers coded #1 thru #7 Bottles Cans Recycle = Yes* Newspapers, including glossy inserts Telephone books Brochures/Junk Mail Paperback books Cardboard boxes (flattened) Recycle = No* Foam plastic materials, popcorn packing material, film plastics, plastic bags, vinyl, flower pots, 5-gallon plastic pails and pesticide-herbicide containers. Food soiled cardboard, such as pizza boxes Hard cover books Light bulbs Window & mirror glass Ceramics Pesticides *Partial list of what is accepted/not accepted. See the following websites for additional information. harrison-ny.gov/sanitation-recycling to obtain a copy of the town/village of Harrison’s current Guide to Recycling and Solid Waste Disposal. environment.westchestergov. com/recycling is the Westchester County website for additional information on recycling. Contact Information: Harrison Department of Public Works/Division of Sanitation
Dispatcher: 670-3200 Monday to Friday 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Westchester County Recycling Help Line: 8135400 7 days a week 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Via email: wcdef@westchestergov.com DO NOT recycle your paper products in plastic bags. Do NOT recycle pizza boxes as this is household garbage. When in doubt, please check out the aforementioned information for proper disposal of your recycling. I am happy to report that the Harrison Police Department added several new police officers to the force. A ceremony recently took place in Town Hall and Randy Bakay, Michael Basciano, Agron Biberaj, Michael DiSante, Christopher Oliva, Ami Postiglione and Justin Caraballosa were sworn in as new officers and will be attending the police academy. I am completely confident that our new police officers will carry out their duties in a professional manner and will be an asset to the town/village of Harrison as they protect and serve our community. The next “Lunch with the Mayor” is on Friday, Aug. 3. Harrison’s new Police Chief Joe Yasinski will be joining me this week and we will be at Lago Ristorante and Wine Bar located at 97 Lake St., in West Harrison. We will be at this location from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. and look forward to meeting with residents and talking about issues facing our community.
Hoff-Barthelson faculty member Laura Barnet teaches an Early Childhood Music Class. Photo/Steven Schnur.
Start the new school year off right—learn all that Hoff-Barthelson Music School’s Early Childhood Program has to offer by attending an Open House on Friday, Sept. 7, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or Saturday, Sept. 8, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Children ages nine months to five years and their adults are invited to join in the fun of a music and movement class at 10:30 a.m. on Friday and 2 p.m. on Saturday, followed by a brief Q&A with faculty, and a reception during which you can socialize with other families. Exercises and games during classes involve singing, moving and improvising; using small percussion instruments to promote inner hearing and rhythmic sensitivity; and working with a variety of whimsical materials to inspire the imagination. Through these activities, our talented faculty members guide young students to develop many of the skills involved in music-making and a joyful bond grows between
children and their adults as they listen, sing and move together with the music. Hoff-Barthelson’s Early Childhood Program catalyzes the development of children’s minds and bodies through Dalcroze Eurhythmics, a renowned teaching method that pairs music and movement. Hoff-Barthelson is known for one of the largest faculties of Dalcroze-trained and -certified teachers in the U.S. Even the very youngest children develop focus, spatial awareness, gross motor skills, social skills and the ability to work with others—all while having fun. Classes are available for parents/caregivers with their children as well as in a “drop-off” format for children who enjoy attending music class independently. For families interested in taking the first steps in learning to play an instrument, Little Pipers Recorder Classes, Suzuki Pre-Twinklers for Violin and Beginning Ukulele are hands-on classes for older threes and up.
Other offerings include Petite Chorus, an introduction to the world of choral singing and Saturday Songs, a class where children ages 3 and 4 explore musical concepts. These fun, interactive and informative classes are a great way to introduce young children to musical instruction in a social setting with other children of similar ages, and is the perfect first step to private lesson instruction as children get older. “The classes, grouped by age, are dynamic and interactive,” said Laura Barnet, an early childhood music specialist at Hoff-Barthelson. “Children love music. It is something that they can participate in at a young age; it fosters their complete development.” A complete listing of available classes and their descriptions can be found at http://hbms.org/ young-children.php. For additional information or to RSVP contact Kathryn Kitt at 723-1169, kkitt@hbms.org or hbms.org. (Submitted)
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Remove standing water from outdoor toys and play houses. Remove discarded tires. Drill holes in the bottoms of all recycling containers that are left outdoors. Turn over plastic wading pools, buckets and wheelbarrows when not in use. Change the water in birdbaths at least twice weekly. Keep storm drains and gutters
clear of leaves and debris. Chlorinate swimming pools, outdoor spas and hot tubs until properly winterized or drained for the season. Also, if not chlorinated, drain any water that collects on their covers. Residents who notice large areas of standing water on public property should report them to the county Department of Health at 813-5000. (Submitted)
for use on children under two months of age. Wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts and socks when outdoors, especially in areas where mosquitoes are active and feeding. Discard or turn over cans, plastic containers and ceramic pots outside your home to avoid accumulating water.
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Mamaroneck Playhouse gets full treatment According to new architectural plans for the modern iteration of Mamaroneck’s playhouse theater, renovations will now include two more theaters than previously
proposed, plus additional historical preservation.New plans show that what was originally set to be six separate theaters will now be an eight-room theater. In addi-
tion, the newest blueprints will ditch the previously mulled attached residential development and now the project will focus solely on rebuilding the location
as a dedicated movie theater. The Playhouse’s biggest theater will retain much of the original character from its original vaudeville days—including preserving one of the original stages—according to design plans. According to Royal Properties,
A revamp of the Mamaroneck Playhouse will include even more showing rooms than previously proposed. Photo courtesy Flickr.com
who brokered the deal transferring the building from Bow Tie Cinemas to Blue Zees Real Estate, the new owners plan to reopen the Mamaroneck Playhouse in the fall, marking the first time since 2014 that the 17,000-squarefoot vacant building will be open
to the public. Though the theater has existed since 1925, when it was originally used as a single-screen theater playing silent films, it was renovated once in the ’70s to include four separate theaters—two on the top floor and two on the bottom. The building, located at 243 Mamaroneck Ave., also retains an original facade, lobby, auditorium walls and 12 dressing rooms that accompanied a theater stage for vaudeville performances. Plans to reopen the building as a theater come as a change of direction from Bow Tie Cinemas, which planned to repurpose the building into a large-scale retail development in 2016. The sale and renovation of the theater also marks the continuation of a trend of revamping historic theaters in Westchester County that started with another Playhouse Theater located in the village of Larchmont. The Larchmont Playhouse has been closed since 2016, after Bow Tie Cinemas declined to renew its lease on the Palmer Avenue property. But Developer Charles Cohen, purchased the Larchmont Playhouse in 2017, with plans to reopen the venue as a theater for independent and foreign films. -Reporting by James Pero
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County planning launches community liaison initiative As part of Westchester County Executive George Latimer’s ongoing initiative to keep open lines of communication between the county and local municipalities, Latimer launched the Community Liaison initiative through the county Department of Planning. The program provides a link between the county Planning Department and local municipalities to help them meet their needs, including planning and zoning, grant applications, identifying best practices and providing referrals to other county government services. “This Community Liaison initiative ties directly into my Good Neighbor Policy, in keeping an open line of communication between county government and our 45 municipalities,” Latimer
Westchester County Executive George Latimer announced the recent launch of a planning initiative that opens the lines of communication between local communities and the county’s Planning Department. File photo
said. “I want our local communities to feel like they are supported, and can get the answers that they need about government services and best practices.” New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson said, “Thoughtful regional planning is essential to our economy, environment and quality of life. I applaud the county executive for his commitment to building a capable and visionary Planning Department and am confident that the county’s enhanced planning resources and relationships will be an important asset for Westchester’s cities, towns and villages.” Each municipality has been contacted by their county Community Liaison. The program is already in effect. (Submitted)
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A recently released report details disproportionate levels of marijuana-related arrests for blacks and Latinos in Westchester County. Photo courtesy Flickr.com
people under the age of 25 and 29 percent were under the age of 20. Oftentimes prior arrests can have an impact on student loan qualification, employment or custody proceedings. “That’s a lot of young people whose lives and futures have been impacted for engaging in a behavior that is nominally legal,” she said.
If there’s one major takeaway that Kaufman hopes law enforcement and policy makers will cull from the report, it’s that practices can and should change. “What I would want is for people to look at their local law enforcement agencies and ask their officials how they can get better accountability,” she said. “How can they impact the practices that
are governing the way law enforcement is done in their local community?” Representatives for the Westchester Police Benevolent Association and Westchester Hispanic Law Enforcement Association could not be reached for comment as of press time. CONTACT: james@hometwn.com
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MAG preps for annual awards show This exhibition of beautiful one-of-a-kind artwork is meant to honor the best talent and imagination of the artists at the Mamaroneck Artists Guild. The exhibit will include work of artists in all media: Painting, sculpture, jewelry and much more. This is an art exhibition that showcases the best
of our MAG Artists. The juror for the award show is Charlotte Mouquin, the executive director of the Pelham Art Center. Exhibition dates: Sept. 26 to Oct. 13; with an opening reception scheduled for Sept. 29, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Mamaroneck Artists Guild
Gallery is located at 126 Larchmont Ave., in Larchmont. For more information, call 834-1117, emial gallery@mamaroneckartistsguild.org or visit mamaroneckartistsguild.org. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. Admission is free. (Submitted)
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Deleting the Tweets LIVE MIKE Mike Smith
It may seem odd, but one of the biggest issues facing Major League Baseball right now isn’t the length of games, the dearth of small ball or the noted increase of strikeouts in recent years. Over the last few weeks, the biggest epidemic facing the sport has seemingly been the uncovering of old, embarrassing and hateful tweets posted by some of the game’s stars. Just prior to the All-Star game, Milwaulkee Brewer relief pitcher Josh Hader—who participated in the Mid Summer Classic—drew criticism after some old tweets resurfaced that highlighted the hurler’s proclivity for using racial and homophobic slurs while in high school. In the ensuing weeks, Braves’ pitcher Sean Newcomb—who came within one out of a no-hitter on July 29—and Washington Nationals’ shortstop Trea Turner were similarly outed as purveyors of invec-
tive hate speech on social media in their formative years. In all three cases, the reaction—and fallout—was predictable; outrage and disgust from MLB fans, followed by what we would have to assume were sincere apologies offered by the players. But regardless of how you feel about the language used by the baseball stars—were these tweets simply misguided attempts at humor by high school kids who have since learned the error of their ways, or do they speak to a larger problem in American society—one thing is clear: these players should have been smarter. Obviously, the tweets themselves were odious. But one would assume that these individuals would have had the common sense to take a few minutes to review their past social media posts as they rose to prominence as Major Leaguers. Chicago Cubs pitcher Jon Lester said as much, via Twitter, naturally, on July 30, when he cautioned sports stars to “spend the five minutes it takes to scrub
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your account of anything you wouldn’t want plastered next to your face on the front page of a newspaper.” “Better yet,” added the twotime World Series champion,” Don’t say stupid things in the first place.” Kids, especially high school ones, say dumb things all the time on social media. I grew up before the advent of Twitter, but I bet if someone was able to comb through my AIM Away Messages from the ages 12-18, there’d be no shortage of embarrassing things on there. Of course to be fair, mine would mostly be Dashboard Confessional lyrics that Over the past several weeks, several Major League Baseball players have had to apologize for hateful tweets highlight the angst and turmoil of they sent when they were in high school. This should serve as a warning to all young people out there about the my unrequited teenaged crushes. dangers of social media. Photo courtesy freepik.com But youngsters growing up today should be smarter than that. prised to find that knuckle-head hateful? Delete it. Did you post er post them at all. But I’m not They should know, better than joke or song lyric you posted something that might embarrass your parent, I and I can’t monitor most, that when you click that when you were 15 come back to your school or your family? De- your online activities. I can only button to send something out into haunt you years or even decades lete it. Is there a joke you post- offer a few words of wisdom so ed, that, devoid of context, might that you don’t end up having to the social media landscape, it later. worse—someSo as we prepare for the up- make you seem like someone apologize—or could very well be linked to you where down the road. in perpetuity. College recruiters coming school year, I urge all of you’re not? Delete it. Obviously, the best way to deand potential employers all do our younger readers to take an Follow Mike on Twitter their due diligence when it comes inventory of their social media fend against having old tweets @LiveMike_Sports to social media, so don’t be sur- posts. Did you post something come back to haunt you is to nev-
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Locals prepare for BCANY tourney By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor With just three practice sessions to try and turn a collection of local all-stars into a team, Hudson Valley basketball coach Tyrone Carver feels as though he’s come across a winning formula. As his club prepares for the annual Basketball Coaches Association of New York, BCANY, Summer Hoops Festival, which kicks off on Aug. 3 in Johnson City, Carver is hoping to see his players make the most of their athleticism, as they try to out hustle and out run the rest of the field to earn a gold medal at the games. The BCANY Summer Hoops Festival pits nine regional teams from across the state against one another in a three-day affair in Broome County. [would be worth mentioning how many teams take part in the tourney]]] The Hudson Valley squad has not won the tournament since 2014, but Carver is pleased that the club has quickly warmed to his game plan, which is centered on the entire team’s ability to run the floor. “I want them to embrace it,” said Carver, who guided the Mamaroneck Tigers to the Class A final four last season. “I want them to be able to get up and down the floor and maximize their skill sets; if we can pressure the ball and get open in transition, that
can lead to easy buckets and help us showcase our talents.” Malik Moore, an All-Section guard from Tuckahoe High School, said that the team’s fastpaced style is fitting for a squad filled with tough defensive guards and a versatile, athletic frontcourt. “This is how I like to play,” Moore said. “And we have a lot of bigs who can run, so I can just throw it up to them on the break.” One of those bigs, rising Woodlands senior Noe Fleurimond, said it hasn’t been difficult to adapt to Carver’s coaching style and added that it was easy to find common ground with his new teammates. “We can shoot and we have a lot of athleticism,” Fleurimond told the Review. “I’ve played against each and every one of these guys at some point, but we have a common bond and it’s that we want to win gold.” Carver said that his team’s desire to win has been evident in their brief time together, and that his players have embraced the challenge of winning the area’s first tournament championship in four years. “We have a good group, some really good kids,” he said. “They want to do well, not only for themselves, their communities and their schools, but also for our region.” Carver’s squad will get its first
Malik Moore goes up for a layup against Noe Fleurimond during a July 31 practice at Stepinac High School.
taste of competition on Friday afternoon when they take on the Rochester-area squad at 5:30 p.m. at Johnson City High School. On Saturday, they will tangle with Suffolk County at 9 a.m. before taking on Central New York at 2:30 p.m. The tournament will conclude on Sunday with a single elimination tournament to determine the eventual winner.
Zeke Blauner rises towards the hoop on July 31. Photos/Mike Smith
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Tyrone Carver works with Mekhi Gray during a drill on July 31. Carver will helm the Hudson Valley squad for the second straight year.
Shion Darby creates penetration in a five-on-five drill at Stepinac High School.
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