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Wegmans proposal speeds past environmental review By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer

I promise Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino pledges to hold the line on property taxes as long as he is in office, during his annual State of the County address in White Plains. For story, see page 9. Photo/Andrew Dapolite

Westchester in driver’s seat on Uber, Lyft policy By COREY STOCKTON Staff Writer While mobile ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft could legally expand their coverage areas across New York state by early summer, it will ultimately fall on Westchester County lawmakers to accept the state’s regulations, or to push for even tighter restrictions. Included in the state budget adopted earlier this month was a law allowing ride-hailing services like Lyft and Uber—which allow customers to order and pay for a ride with a few taps on a smartphone—to operate across New York state, expanding beyond New York City, where those companies have been operating through the city’s taxi and limousine laws since 2011.

The state law would require a list of insurance coverage during different stages of the service, and would require drivers to undergo state background checks. Drivers are required to have at least $1.25 million personal liability coverage, and the same amount in supplemental uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage. The state law also puts a 4 percent tax on ride revenue. But the ride-hailing legislation also allows the state’s counties and its largest cities to decide for themselves whether to accept the state’s provisions, to block the services altogether, or to further expand on the requirements made by the state. Any municipality with a population of 100,000 or more—in Westchester, that list includes only Yonkers and the county at large—has the op-

tion to accept or reject the state’s provision. According to county Legislator Ken Jenkins, a Yonkers Democrat who plans to run for county executive, county lawmakers are not certain whether Westchester will remain in or opt out of the program. He said the decision will be based on if the county can adjust the law to fit Westchester’s individual needs for fairness and safety. “The taxi and limousine folks would be at a competitive disadvantage,” Jenkins said, explaining that taxi and limo drivers pay state and county sales tax totaling more than 7 percent, higher than the 4 percent ride-hailing tax included in the new state law. Taxi groups like the Upstate UBER continued on page 5

Harrison has moved another step closer to approving the construction of a Wegmans Food Market along the Platinum Mile after the town Planning Board voted to skip the proposal’s environmental review process. After determining the project would pose no environmental risks, the Planning Board unanimously voted in favor of allowing the grocery chain to skip the review, which helps confirm whether or not a proposal meets federal, state and local environmental standards. The proposal, which calls for the demolition of an unoccupied building at 106-110 Corporate Park Drive, was given the green light to skip a review on April 25 at the board’s most recent meeting. Mayor Ron Belmont, a Republican, said that with this latest step and without any resistance from residents as of yet, town officials are now anticipating the food market will open in summer 2019. “We’re hoping it opens by then because it’s going to be really nice for the town and the whole area,” he said. With approval from the town, the privately owned regional supermarket chain would open its first location in Westchester County. Wegmans is a chain headquartered in Gates, New York, which is located near the city of Rochester. The company, which owns 92 stores across the mid-Atlantic and New England regions, is known for selling locally sourced food and has operated since its founding in Rochester in 1916. The proposal, which has already garnered local support from organizations like the Westchester County Association, calls for the construction of a 125,000-square-foot, 2-story grocery store—it will also include a café area—at the Corporate Park Drive location. The family-owned supermarket

At a glance The Harrison Planning Board voted to skip Wegmans Food Market’s environmental review The Rochester-based supermarket chain plans to open its first Westchester County location in Harrison The Town Council still has to approve a zoning change that will allow the company to operate in the special business district of town

has partnered with Normandy Real Estate Partners, which owns several other properties along the town’s Platinum Mile area, to construct the chain’s first location in the Lower Hudson Valley region along the Interstate 287 corridor. “They’re a really wonderful company to work with,” said Councilman Rich Dionisio, a Republican. “It seems like [Wegmans is] going above and beyond to comply with everything that’s required.” Dionisio added that with the way the company is quickly moving through the review and permitting process, it could possibly open even sooner than expected, he said of Belmont’s prediction. The Town Council would still, however, have to approve a zoning change that will allow the company to operate in the special business district of Harrison. The specific location designated for construction requires special approval from the Town Council and restricts buildings from being constructed beyond 4 stories high. The council is expected to approve the zoning change on May 4. CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com

INSIDE Harrison, Rye honor Gurgitano Story on page 15.

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Rye City files beginning stages of Playland appeal By JAMES PERO Staff Writer In an executive session late last week, the Rye City Council voted to file a notice of appeal that could mark the beginnings of another legal battle between Westchester County and the city of Rye over Playland. The notice of appeal, which was filed on April 21, comes as a result of a denial by a state judge in March who threw out an initial Article 78 filed by the city last year that sought lead agency status on planned capital projects at the park, which sits adjacent to some of Rye’s residential neighborhoods. The notice serves as the first step toward filing an official appeal, and from that point the council will have approximately five months to finalize its decision to enter back into litigation with the county. Rye City Attorney Kristen Wilson said that while the city has been in consistent contact with the park’s new manager, Standard Amusements, including a recent executive session meeting between the two parties in the hopes of coming to some type of agreement, there has been little contact with representatives from the county. This week, Dan Branda, a

spokesman for County Executive Rob Astorino’s administration, reiterated the county executive’s hard stance against Rye’s litigation over Playland. “There’s no merit to the lawsuit, either then or now,” he told the Review. “The court’s decision was a decisive victory for the county and it’s not going to change. Westchester is continuing to move forward on Playland.” City Councilwoman Julie Killian, a Republican, said that the city looks to change the dynamic between parties, giving the city a more active say in the park’s future. “We would like to be more involved going forward and have advanced notice of what’s going on at the park,” said Killian, who was the only councilmember not to back the notice of appeal after abstaining from the vote. “I feel confident that we’ll figure something out.” According to Killian, Rye is seeking to give itself more authority over an upcoming round of capital projects at the amusement park. Specifically, she said, the council will look to mitigate any impacts on traffic and ill effects on neighboring residences. “What happens with overflow parking?” Killian asked. “It makes sense that Rye would be

involved with that and that our police commissioner would be more involved with that.” While construction of $60 million in capital projects—which materialized as a result of a management agreement struck last year between the county and Standard Amusements, an investment firm—have yet to start, Rye could also seek to file an injunction to indefinitely halt any progress of that work. The decision to file an

injunction, however, could only come after the construction on the projects is underway. Wilson said that an injunction is always on the table, but for the time being, the city will move to negotiate any concerns over Playland out of court. “Right now we’re just trying to resolve any future litigation,” she said. Looming litigation between Rye and the county over Playland harkens back to a failed deal to transfer the management of Playland to Sustainable Playland Inc. in 2014.

Eventually, due to growing scrutiny of an 87,000-square-foot field house in the Playland parking lot, which sits adjacent to Rye’s Ryan Park neighborhood, Sustainable Playland walked away from the deal with the county. Despite posturing, the 2014 feud never reached actual litigation. A deal between Standard Amusements and the county will see the injection of $30 million from both parties and will last for 30 years. CONTACT: james@hometwn.com

After the March rejection of an Article 78 over the environmental review of $60 million in capital projects at Rye Playland, the Rye City Council will position itself to file a future appeal against Westchester County. File photo

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What’s going on... Harrison Public Library

Bach to “Do Re Me” and ABC’s. ChiChi Lin Bestmann is a violinist and has performed at Carnegie Hall. She is also a young mother who knows how the beauty of music can develop a child’s learning and education.

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On Sundays from 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial 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 childsized instruments and props, and a wealth of both traditional and original songs to add to your singalong repertoire. Get ready for a fun, creative, and engaging experience.

On Saturdays, May 6 and 13 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Building. Did you know your iPhone has a great camera that can take you from simple “point-and-shoot” snapshots to photography that rivals much more complex cameras? Familiarize yourself with the controls and settings, learn how to navigate the phone’s image storage systems, and maximize its creative potential with adjustments and filters in these two, twohour consecutive classes. Please download the free app SnapSeed to your phone prior to this class, which has a more extensive array of editing options and filters than the native iPhone editing software. Bring a fully charged iPhone 5 through 7 or iPad, with the recent or current iOS. Registration is mandatory as seating is limited. Please sign up online, by phone at 835-0324, or in person at the library.

Petite Concerts: Rock to Bach

Harrison Recreation

On Monday, May 1 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Building. For children up to age 5. Children will dance and move to a wide range of songs and classical music from

Please be aware that parents must have a current 2017 ID card to register children for all programs. Please be prepared to show proof of residency with a current utility bill and driver’s license. A school report card

Visit harrisonpl.org for more information on programs and library hours.

Sing Along Sundays with Chloe

or progress report is required for a child ID card. 2017 resident IDs and pool passes are now available for purchase. The spring/summer brochure is currently available online, and new programs and applications are added regularly. Visit harrison-ny.gov/recreation for more information on programs and the Recreation Department.

Summer day camps There will be four day camps offering numerous sports, arts and crafts, swimming, music and weekly special events. Children in grades 1–8 as of September 2017 are eligible to apply. Registration fee: $475, $250 for the second child, and $175 for the third and subsequent children. Make the check payable to Town/Village of Harrison. The deadline for registration is Thursday, May 11, at which time campers will be placed on a waitlist with no guarantee of a spot. Starting May 11, the late fee is $50 per child; after Monday, June 12, the fee will be $100 per child. The camps start on July 3 and run through Aug. 11.Applications are at both the Leo Mintzer and Sollazzo recreation centers and on the website at harrisonny. gov/recreation.

Spring swim lessons Children in grades K–3 can learn how to swim in six, one-hour lessons on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. starting May 2 through May 18 at the Louis M. Klein Middle School pool. Fee: $100, made payable to Town/Village of Harrison. Class size is limited and registration is on a first-come basis. Registration will end once the maximum number for the program is reached.

Lifeguard lessons Participants are required to be 15 years old at the start of the class. Classes will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting May 2 through May 18 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the at the Louis M. Klein Middle School pool. There will also be lessons on Sunday, May 7 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Tuesday, May 23 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Senior Annex in West Harrison. For more information, call 670-3065. Class size is limited.

Harrison school news Feeley Fund annual appeal The annual appeal for the Eugene J. Feeley Harrison High School Student Aid Fund has been mailed to the community. For 70 years, the Feeley Fund has enabled needy and worthy Harrison High School graduates attend accredited colleges and/ or schools. Since 1947, more than 1,000 students have received loans or grants to pursue their post-high school education and training. The Feeley Fund needs you to share our confidence in the future of our Harrison youth. Please respond to the request by sending your contribution to: The Feeley Fund, 255 Union Ave., Harrison, NY 10528. For questions or more information, call Lola Geiger at 939-7066.

Manhattanville College

Cabaret at the Castle On Tuesday, May 2 at 8 p.m., the Manhattanville College Cabaret Performance Workshop, sponsored by the Music Department, will present “Cabaret in the Castle.” The performance will take place in the West Room of Reid Hall on the college’s campus at 2900 Purchase St. in Purchase. Admission is free and open to the public. The program will feature the music and lyrics of George and Ira Gershwin. Songs will include “I Got Rhythm,” “The Man I Love,” “Someone To Watch Over Me,” and “Fascinating Rhythm.” Other songwriters represented include Goldrich & Heisler, Irving Berlin, Maltby & Shire, and Kander & Ebb. There will be a special guest appearance by Manhattanville’s pop vocal group, The Quintessentials. For more information, call the Music Office Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 323-5260.

Woman’s Club of Mamaroneck The next monthly meeting of the Woman’s Club of Mamaroneck will be held on Tuesday, May 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the clubhouse, 504 Cortlandt Ave. in Mamaroneck. The speaker for the evening will be a psychotherapist who will present a program on mental health issues. New members and Harrison residents are always welcome. If you are interested in joining the club, leave a message at 698-9749.

State Board of Elections news Campaign finance seminar The New York State Board of Elections, NYSBOE, will host a campaign finance seminar for Westchester County on Wednesday, May 3. The seminar will include a presentation on campaign financial disclosure requirements as defined in New York State Election Law. Conducted by NYSBOE’s Compliance Unit, this seminar is designed to assist candidates and committees in understanding the law and the disclosure process. Members of the media and the public are welcome. Certified public accountants who pre-register and attend can receive three Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits. The seminar, which is free of charge, is held in partnership with the county board of elections. The information for the seminar is as follows: Wednesday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Westchester County Board of Elections, 25 Quarropas St. in White Plains. Tel.: 995-5700. Those interested in attending the seminar may register on the NYSBOE website at elections.ny.gov. 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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Transportation Association have pushed to add fingerprinting to the list of requirements for Uber and Lyft drivers in fairness to taxi and limo drivers, who are fingerprinted as a requirement of taxi and limousine commissions across the state, including Westchester County. But that provision was not included in the final draft of the law. Dan Branda, a spokesman for Republican County Executive Rob Astorino, said the administration was reviewing the legislation while the state DMV works to release its official ride-hailing regulations. Meanwhile, he said, “Our focus continues to be on passenger safety, including that vehicles will be properly insured and maintained and that drivers will be vetted with fingerprint-based background checks and drug and alcohol testing.” Earlier this year, Jenkins proposed a county law which would have allowed ride-hailing in the Westchester. However, the state legislation fulfills nearly every provision recommended in that draft, which proposed that drivers maintain $1 million in personal liability insurance and undergo county background checks, and that ride-hailing apps send photos of drivers to patrons.

Jenkins’ law was sent to the county Public Safety and Social Services Committee on Feb. 13; it has not been officially discussed in committee, as of press time. Sen. George Latimer, a Rye Democrat who also plans to run for county executive in November, said that in the interim, the county should meet with other suburban counties like Nassau and Suffolk counties on Long Island, to ensure that the law to bring ride-hailing “upstate,” applies fairly to counties nearest New York City. Individual ride-hailing companies may decide which cities and counties will get the service first based on where the best markets are, although Westchester may appear an obvious choice given its proximity to New York City and the rate at which Uber and Lift drivers venture into, out of, and sometimes within its borders. While those services have not been legally available in Westchester, drivers have often operated here nonetheless, using the county airport as one of several hubs. By this summer, Uber and Lyft will be available—legally—in every state in the continental U.S. and ride-hailing officials are excited for the expansion. “Thank you to Gov. [Andrew]

Riders cannot legally take Uber or Lyft rides within Westchester County until at least July, but a recent screenshot of Uber drivers available in White Plains shows that they’re here, regardless of the current restrictions. Photo courtesy Uber

Cuomo and the New York state Legislature for working hard on a compromise that will bring more transportation options to the Empire State,” said Josh Mohrer, Uber’s tri-state general manager. “We can’t wait to bring reliable, affordable transportation options to the entire state this summer.”

The law allowing those services to operate in the state goes into effect on July 8, 90 days after it was passed, allowing time for the state Department of Motor Vehicles to establish regulations. CONTACT: corey@hometwn.com

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Sarah Bowen, the daughter of a late reverend, is working to spread the teachings of her father through a collection of his sermons that have since become her book, “Void if Detached: Seeking Modern Spirituality through My Father’s Old Sermons.” Bowen’s father, Rev. Dr. Richard “Dick” Murdoch, was a senior pastor at Rye Presbyterian Church for 10 years. During his time in Rye, Murdoch was involved with the Rye Youth Council, the Rye Nature Center and the Rye Interfaith Housing Corp. Dan Love, a co-pastor at Rye Presbyterian Church, worked alongside Murdoch from 1997 to 2004. “[Murdoch] was always looking for a way to reach out beyond the church, beyond the city of Rye to do good for people,” he said. After he died of cancer in 2004, Bowen was given her father’s sermons by the church. Bowen said

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that she had boxes full of manila folders containing 1,500 of her father’s teachings from 1967 to 2004. When Bowen, 46, first received the sermons, she wasn’t sure what to do with them. “I was afraid that reading my father’s sermons might make me miss him more than I already did,” Bowen said. It would take her five years until she was ready. “I missed my dad,” she told the Review, “and I thought, well maybe I’ll read these, and I’ll see what happens.” While reading the sermons, Bowen said she felt as if she was having a conversation with him about his work. “Amazingly, it helped me feel connected to him and heal much of my pain,” she said. After finishing his works, Bowen felt the sermons needed to be transformed into a book. With the encouragement of her sister, she embarked on making that idea come to life. Bowen was 37 when she began working on her book.

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Sarah Bowen explores her father’s sermons and her own religious journey in her book, “Void if Detached: Seeking Modern Spirituality through My Father’s Old Sermons.” Photo courtesy Facebook.com/Voidifdetached

She compiled more than 50 of her father’s sermons that she felt people of all religious faiths could relate to. “These are the ones that will appeal to people regardless of whether they happen to be Baptist, Jewish or atheist,” she said. Since the book was released in December 2016, Bowen has become a gold medalist for the 2017 Independent Publisher Book Awards under the “religion” category. The book is available online from Barnes and Noble, Amazon and in stores at Arcade Booksellers in Rye. The book’s name was inspired by one of her father’s sermons. The sermon discusses how with the assistance of God’s power, people are able to accomplish great things. Murdoch tells the story of a doctor who believes that God didn’t give him his ability to heal the sick, but he does believe that God gave him the tools he would need to learn how to help them. When Bowen was 14 years old, she felt herself begin to detach from her religious upbringing. “I didn’t want to be thought of as the square preacher’s kid,” she said. When she was growing up, her father never told her that she had to believe in the things he would preach about. Bowen explained that she had “a lot of room for self-expression.” The religious journey she went on while writing the book, brought back fond memories. Bowen said that her father never really looked like a Christian preacher, so it confused people when they found out what his profession was. “He was just a really funny, social guy who would help anybody out and was just so caring,” she said. Murdoch received his B.A. in history with a minor in English at Furman University. His studies led him to become interested in the link between history and religion. Bowen said her father was interested in civil rights issues like the Fair Housing Movement and stopping segregation in neighborhoods. “My father worked all the time to try and make communities stronger,” she said. A prominent member of the Rye community, having served at Rye Presbyterian Church from 1994 to 2004, Murdoch was the recipient of the prestigious Rye Commission on Human Rights Award in 2004. He received the award because of his position as a pastor which led

Rev. Dr. Richard “Dick” Murdoch was a senior pastor at Rye Presbyterian Church. Photo courtesy Sarah Bowen

him to create a religious dialogue amongst people of different faiths. Murdoch also has an award in his name that was created after his death by members of the Rye Presbyterian Church. The Dick Murdoch Legacy Award is presented at the Rye Youth Council Scholarship Awards Breakfast along with a college scholarship every year to a high school senior. “We were looking for a way to honor his memory,” Love said about how the award came to be. The award is given to a student who is working to better oneself at whatever they’re pursuing. The student has to have a clear vision for their future by becoming accepting and open to new opportunities. Bowen, who lived in Rye for just under two years, travels back to the city from her current home in Rhinebeck, New York, every year to present the award. “Rye was a very welcoming community, and I still have strong ties,” she said. Since rediscovering her interest for religion, Bowen has begun focusing on animal chaplaincy, by providing grief counseling for those who have lost a pet, are able to perform animal blessings, and can speak at pet funerals. Bowen writes in a blog post that when she was growing up, she would bring home dead animals she found because she felt they needed a proper burial. “I want to have a bigger impact,” she said. Bowen, who now says her relationship is continuing to expand, is also working to follow in her father’s footsteps to become a reverend herself. “Focusing on the deep truths that are the foundation of all religions, rather than harping on our differences, is where I want to be,” she said. CONTACT: taylor@hometwn.com

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Chamber brings farmers market to Ma Riis Park This summer, Ma Riis Park will be a source of fresh and local produce for Harrison. On May 20, the park will host its first-ever farmers market, put togeth-

er by the town Chamber of Commerce and run by Down to Earth Markets, an Ossining-based company that puts on various markets throughout Westchester County.

According to Kate Cascone, Down to Earth Markets’ territory manager for Westchester, the Harrison chamber contacted the company a few years ago interested in

bringing a farmers market to the town. “It took a couple of years to find a feasible location,” Cascone said, adding that Ma Riis Park was suitable due to its location near the center of the downtown shopping district. Down to Earth Markets is a CONFIRMED VENDORS FOR MA RIIS PARK

American Pride Seafood, North Babylon, NY fish and seafood D&J Farm, Yaphank, NY produce DoReMe Farms, New Hampton, NY produce Dr. Pickle, Fairfield, NY specialty foods Mangalitsa by Mosefund, Ossining, NY meat and poultry Meredith’s Country Bakery, Kingston, NY baked goods

Ma Riis Park is the newest location planned for a farmers market run by Down to Earth Markets, a Westchester-based company. Contributed photo

Paolo’s Kitchen Inc., New Providence, NJ prepared foods

food-only market, and only hosts local vendors. Cascone pointed to the company’s two-hour drive radius rule; as a guideline, Down to Earth looks for vendors whose travel time is about two hours or less to get to the market. She said the goal is to keep goods fresh by the time the market closes at 1 p.m. On the menu are fish, meat and a variety of produce, as well as a rotating list of specialty vendors selling honey, dairy, charcuterie, prepared foods and baked goods. Down to Earth uses nearly 100 vendors across 20 different markets. But some vendors carry a reputation. “Dr. Pickle is one of our favorite vendors of our patrons,” Cascone said, referring to the New Jersey-based fermented vegetable vendor. According to Down to Earth’s website, seven vendors, including Dr. Pickle, have been confirmed for the Ma Riis Park market. Down to Earth operates at six other locations in Westchester, including locations in Rye, Mamaroneck, New Rochelle, Croton-on-Hudson, Larchmont and Ossining, where the company held its first farmers market more than 25 years ago. The Harrison farmers market will operate from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays between May 20 and Nov. 18. -Reporting by Corey Stockton

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Young art, DeCicco’s and road work HARRISON HAPPENINGS Mayor Ron Belmont

The Harrison Children’s Center will celebrate the “Art of the Young Child” by hosting a reception on Sunday, April 30 in Town Hall from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., showcasing artistic creativity. I have always enjoyed attending this event and have been impressed with the display of talent our youngest artists possess. This year, the colorful pieces are in several different mediums and will be a welcomed addition to our exhibit spaces. The exhibits will remain in Town Hall until the end of May and I encourage all residents to visit these locations and witness what our young artists have produced. The Interfaith Congregational Laymen’s Committee of Harrison presents “Common Values Among Our Faiths,” a panel discussion with members of the Harrison religious community, on Wednesday, May 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the Harrison Public Library. The guest speakers are Ola Nosseir, Rabbi Eytan Hammerman and Father J.K. Melton. Refreshments will be provided and all are welcome. For additional information, call Lola Geiger at 939-7066. This July 2 represents the 80th anniversary of Amelia Earhart’s attempt to fly around the world. Tragically, she perished on the 31st leg of her flight. Amelia lived off Locust Avenue, in Harrison. Her house still exists on what is now Amelia Earhart Lane. A monument honoring Amelia’s solo flight across the Atlantic sits in Station Park, on Sunnyside Drive, adjacent to the Harrison municipal building and library. Join the town/village of Harrison for a celebration of Amelia Earhart on Saturday, May 13. Harrison will pay forward its historic resident’s passion as an aviation visionary, and mentor to young women and men, with a conference exploring corporate visions and career opportunities. The conference will be followed by a tribute to Earhart at her monument in Station Park (to the

left of Town Hall). The conference will take place from 9 a.m. to noon at the Harrison Public Library. Immediately following, join residents at the Amelia Earhart monument where students and guests will exhibit and perform related works and speak about Earhart’s contributions. Local leaders will officiate a rededication ceremony. For more information, visit harrisonpl.org/Amelia. The Harrison PTAs would like to thank Harrison residents for their support in recycling their DeCicco store receipts for the benefit of Harrison students. By placing receipts in the PTA box upon exiting the store, DeCicco & Sons generously donates 1 percent of the total to the PTAs, across all six schools. Thank you, DeCicco’s, for this wonderful partnership. The funds will be used to help defray costs associated with extracurricular activities for Harrison students in need. The PTAs look forward to better serving their students with the help of the entire community. Please make note of the following release from Westchester County Department of Public Works: WCDPW commenced work on Monday, April 24 on roadway resurfacing and related improvements on North Street from Harrison Avenue to Boston Post Road. The section, through the town/village of Harrison, is from Harrison Avenue to Theodore Fremd Avenue. The contract’s duration is 180 days. The initial phase of construction shall consist of demolition and replacement of existing curbing. Milling and paving of the existing roadway shall follow. Expect intermittent delays and/or detours during the normal workday. The contract was bid and is being administered by WCDPW, not the town/village of Harrison. All inquiries and suggestions should be forwarded to them. The next “Lunch with the Mayor” is on Friday, April 28 and I will be at Great Wall, located at 25 Taylor Square in West Harrison. I will be at this location from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., and look forward to meeting with residents and talking about issues facing our community.

Forks, Corks & Cocktails is back

Björn & Company will kick off the summer season with the fourth annual Forks, Corks & Cocktails—a food, wine and cocktails event serving the LGBTQ community of Westchester and Lower Hudson Valley—taking place on Friday, May 5 from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Ritz-Carlton Westchester, located at 3 Renaissance Square in White Plains. Voted The Best LGBTQ Initiative by Westchester Magazine, the lineup is set and the talented chefs are eager to #GetForkd. Returning to Forks, Corks & Cocktails 2017 are Polpettina, Cedar Street Grill, The Dessertist, Roc-n-Ramen, Coriander Modern Indian, Mason Sandwich Co., and more. Björn & Company is also excited to welcome BLT Steak, DeCicco & Sons, Simply Hailee, and the Food Network show “Cooks vs. Cons” contender Chef Jessica Woodford to the family of chefs and vendors, among many more. Seasonal wines sponsored by Via OneHope Wine and Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits, and cocktails are sponsored by the award winning Anestasia Vodka and beverage partner Voss Water. The range of talent and cuisine is very exciting for event founder and creative director of Björn & Company. “This is our fourth

year and the level of support has been overwhelming. This truly is a community event,” he said. With just a week until the big night, Björn VW promises more announcements to be made. “We are working with sponsors to create an amazing experience for everyone, especially some extra treats for those choosing a VIP experience.” All guests will be treated to a walk-around tasting, highlighting local restaurants with food from more than a dozen chefs, seasonal cocktails, and wines, all while mingling and dancing to some great DJ-powered music. This evening is one for the food enthusiasts of New York. All are welcome to attend. Attendees must be ages 21 and up, and be dressed to impress. Sponsorship opportunities are still available and more announcements are on their way in the coming days. Björn & Company promises a full sensory experience and perfect night for the LGBTQ community to eat, drink, and party. Look for #GetForkd on social media to stay up-to-date. General admission tickets are $75 and VIP tickets are $125. To purchase tickets and for more information, visit getforkdny.com or call Björn & Company at 646-524-6342. (Submitted)

Town adds 2 new police vehicles, 1 fire truck 2

The Harrison Town Council approved the purchase of two brand new vehicles for its Police Department. On Feb. 20, the council authorized the purchase of a 2017 Ford Interceptor Utility vehicle for $50,382 and for an unmarked 2017 Dodge Charger for $38,246 from John Vance Auto Group. The purchases were made available through the town’s police capital budget.

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The council also approved a contract with Seagrave manufacturers to purchase a 95-foot aerial latter truck for its Fire Department for $1,485,762 at the same meeting. The fire truck purchase is being funded by the fire district’s reserve fund, plus an $800,000 bond that was approved by voters of Harrison’s downtown fire district back in February. The new Seagrave will replace its current 23-year-old ladder track manufactured by Stuphen, which fire Chief John Masciola told the Review in February is costing the district more than $100,000 to repair every couple of years. -Reporting by Franco Fino

The Harrison Town Council spent nearly $90,000 on two new vehicles for its Police Department, including an unmarked 2017 Dodge Charger, pictured. Photo/Franco Fino

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Astorino vows no tax hikes in address By COREY STOCKTON Staff Writer In his annual State of the County Address, Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino renewed his promise not to raise county taxes, instead pointing to three private partnerships. “Government is limited to the amount of capital and expertise it has on hand,” Astorino, a Republican, said in his address on April 20. “So we have looked to entrepreneurs to join us in public-private partnerships, and there is significant progress to report.” Astorino vowed in his eighth address as county executive that for as long as he holds the county’s top political position, he would maintain his seven-year trend of not raising taxes, adding that in order to keep that promise, the county has had to be imaginative. “You also need to grow revenues,” he said. “And if it’s not going to be taxes—and it’s not—you have to look somewhere else.” Over the last several years, that governing philosophy has led the county to look at longterm property leases with private companies as a source of that revenue. Earlier this month, Astorino and the Democrat-led Board of Legislators unanimously agreed to sign 60 acres of county property—known as the North 60—to Fareri Associates for 99 years. Fareri plans to convert that property into a $1.2 billion biotech center, amounting to the largest public-private partnership in Westchester history. In his address, the county executive reiterated the anticipated benefits of the project: $9 million

in new real estate taxes, $7 million per year in rent, and 12,000 full-time and temporary jobs. And he repeated a statement from last year’s address: that the North 60 development would help position Westchester alongside Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Silicon Valley as a leader in innovation. But other Astorino plans to lease county property have faced significant opposition from county lawmakers. In November, the county executive announced plans to lease Westchester Airport to a private company for 40 years through a program run by the Federal Aviation Administration. Astorino said that participating in the program would allow the county to sidestep a federal law which requires that all revenue generated at the airport gets reinvested back into the airport; and he estimated that Westchester could generate at least $140 million in revenue from the airport deal that could be used for other areas of the county. Discussing the potential lease during his address, Astorino said, “The idea is to create a long-term revenue stream so that money is coming into the county’s budget for decades to come.” But lawmakers scrutinized Astorino for trying to forego a bidding process when initially presenting the plan to lease the airport property to Oaktree Capital Management, an investment management firm. “There was no way that the Board of Legislators would approve a deal of that scope and duration without first requesting bids from other operators,” said Board of Legisla-

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tors Chairman Michael Kaplowitz, a moderate Democrat from Yorktown, in his response to Astorino’s address. Democratic Majority Leader Catherine Borgia, of Ossining, further criticized the county executive in the Democratic response to Astorino’s State of the County address, calling the initial airport deal a shortsighted solution to “his own fiscal mismanagement.” She also criticized the Astorino administration for embracing the values of President Donald Trump, a common theme amongst Westchester Democrats and likely to be a focal point of this year’s county executive race. As a result of the lawmakers’ push, the county is now accepting bids; and it is expected to make a final approval in the fall. The partnership that seems to be the furthest along is the leasing out of the county-owned Rye Playland amusement park, an agreement Astorino touted as an example of successful corporate partnerships. He said the plan to lease and renovate the park, initiated in 2014, is nearing fruition. “Shovels are in the ground; and while the work is going on, Playland will be up and running on May 13 for its 89th season,” he said. As part of the 30-year lease with Standard Amusements signed in May 2016, Westchester and Standard will invest a total of $60 million into the park for capital improvements. The county will collect an increasing portion of Standard’s profits over the lease’s period. Westchester recently cleared a final hurdle in the deal, winning a court decision against the city of Rye, which sued the coun-

ty for cutting the city out of the decision. Meanwhile, the county executive has his own lawsuit in the works. He repeated his criticism of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s plan to close the Indian Point Energy Center by 2021. Cuomo, a Democrat, announced the upcoming closure in February; and earlier this month, Astorino asked the Board of Legislators to back him in a lawsuit against Cuomo for not conducting a review of the environmental and economic consequences of the shutdown. In his address, Astorino reiterated his call for the board’s approval; specifically, that of the board’s Democrats. “There is no excuse not to support it,” he said. “This isn’t about whether Indian Point closes; it’s about how it closes.” Kaplowitz previously said that the board would not back the suit, calling it “dead on arrival.” For board approval, the lawsuit would need to acquire at least one Democratic vote, as Democrats hold a one-seat majority on the Board of Legislators. Early in his address, Astorino made a plea for bipartisanship in the county in a time of increasingly hostile political dialogue. “No single individual, group or party has a monopoly on the best ideas and the right way to run things,” he said after referencing the contentious 2016 presidential election which has started to bleed into Westchester politics. “Westchester works best when we work together.” CONTACT: corey@hometwn.com

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May 2017

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May Day National Cancer Research Month

World Asthma Day NYS Grs. 3–8 math test starts

PTA meeting 9:30 a.m., HAS

PTA meeting 7 p.m., PAR

Gr. 2 Native American Day HAS

Mother’s Day

National Teacher Day

AP exams start

NYSESLAT begins

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School board meeting 8:15 p.m., LMK

SAT registration deadline Architectural Review Board 7:30 p.m.

PTA meeting 7 p.m., PRE

PTA meeting 7 p.m., PUR

NYS Grs. 3–8 math test ends

Town Council meeting 7 p.m., Municipal building PTA meeting 7:30 p.m., HHS

Kindergarten screening begins PUR

Gr. 7 Spring Concert 7:15 p.m., LMK

World Press Freedom Day

THURSDAY

World Lupus Day PTA meeting 9:30 a.m., LMK

Book Fair Family Night 6 p.m., LMK

School budget vote

SAT late registration deadline

Kindergarten screening starts PRE, HAS

Kindergarten screening ends PRE

Spring Concert 9:45 a.m. & 7 p.m., PAR

SEPTA meeting 9 a.m., PUR Gr. 6 Spring Concert 7:15 p.m., LMK

School board meeting 8:15 p.m., LMK

Grs. 4 & 8 science performance test Husky Day HHS

Science and Technology Symposium 6 p.m., HHS

Planning Board meeting 7:30 p.m.

Memorial Day, schools and government offices closed

ACT registration deadline

SAT I & II test Kentucky Derby

Kindergarten parent orientation 9:30 a.m., HAS

PTA Spring Plant Sale PAR

Kindergarten screening ends PUR

Kindergarten parent orientation 9 a.m., PUR

PT Council 9:30 a.m., PAR

Gr. 1 Play 10 a.m. & 2 p.m., PRE 10 a.m., HAS

Spring Wellness Week starts HAS

Kindergarten screening ends PRE

Gr. 3 Recorder Concert 10 a.m., PUR

ACT late registration deadline

Visual Arts Show & Skylark Concert 5 p.m., LMK

Volunteer coffee 8:30 a.m., HAS

Senior Awards 7 p.m., HHS Shavuot begins

Kindergarten screening ends HAS Grs. 4 & 8 science performance test Writers Among Us 7:30 a.m., HHS Senior Prom 7 p.m.

Band Awards Banquet 5 p.m., HHS School board meeting 8:15 p.m., LMK

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Town Council meeting 7 p.m.

Zoning board meeting 8 p.m.

Gr. 2 Play 6:30 p.m., PRE

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Gr. 8 Spring Concert 7:15 p.m., LMK

Gr. 3 Concert 10 a.m., PRE

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Armed Forces Day Gr. 5 Car Wash 10 a.m., PUR

Spring drama 1 p.m. & 7 p.m., HHS

Gr. 3 Wax Museum 9:30 a.m., HAS Spring Drama 7 p.m., HHS

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In debate, county executive candidates rally Democrats

State Sen. George Latimer said in his 30-year political career he has never seen so many people come out in April to show interest for a November election. The pews at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation Church were filled on April 23, as potential voters watched the two Democratic candidates. Photos/Andrew Dapolite

County Legislator Ken Jenkins called incumbent County Executive Rob Astorino, “Trump-light,” a message echoed by Bruce Campbell, moderator and member of the Up & Up Action Initiative, one of eight grassroots community activist groups which put together the forum.

By COREY STOCKTON Staff Writer CROTON-ON-HUDSON— Two Democrats vying for the office of Westchester County executive addressed a church full of potential voters on Sunday, discussing their plans to unseat Republican incumbent Rob Astorino and urging them to participate in November’s election. County Legislator Ken Jenkins, a Yonkers Democrat, and state Sen. George Latimer, a Rye Democrat, took aim at Astorino—who has held the county’s top office since 2010—hoping to invigorate a Democratic Party still reeling from the outcome of the 2016 presidential election. And even though Democrats in Westchester outnumber Republican voters by 2-1, Astorino has already prevailed twice at the polls. His two potential challengers have already begun debating the issues in various communities ahead of a May 10 Democratic nominating convention to pick the party’s candidate. Both Democrats challenged the county executive’s reputation for passing seven consecutive budgets in which taxes have been cut or remained flat, calling his budget practices shortsighted and irresponsible, and often comparing him to President Donald Trump.

“Rob Astorino wants to run on taxes, taxes and taxes,” Jenkins, 55, said, adding that social services and long-term budgeting practices suffer as a result of flat tax rates. Jenkins said the only time the county truly cut taxes was when he was chairman of the Board of Legislators, from 2010 to 2013. Latimer added that seven years of no tax increases would likely set Westchester up for future financial hardship. “What we’re seeing now is an ideological approach that says, ‘We are going to do anything in order to put forth no tax increase,’” the senator said. Both candidates also chastised Astorino for the way his administration has operated the county Human Rights Commission. Latimer, who during his lengthy political career was chairman of the Board of Legislators when the commission was first instituted in the 1990s, said that it was created to allow residents to report instances of discrimination without going through the state system. “The [Republican] party’s moved so far to the right, they can’t even accept anti-discrimination efforts in the Human Rights Commission,” Latimer, 63, said, adding that as county executive he would fire everyone currently on the commission and employ a new team. Meanwhile, Jenkins said he was

responsible for saving the commission from being disbanded. Jenkins added that while he has been on the Board of Legislators, the board has overridden 260 of 267 vetoes made by Astorino. One of those overrides stopped the county executive from eliminating the commission altogether. But Jenkins lamented that the commission, now full of Astorino political appointees, is not acting proactively as it was intended to, lacks a full-time executive director and added that he would work to re-establish advocacy offices for minority groups, which, he said, have also been marginalized under the Astorino administration. “We will reimplement the offices of advocacy and make sure that we stand up for the people’s rights in Westchester County,” he said to a packed house. Although the two candidates agreed on most issues, pitting themselves against the Republican incumbent, the biggest difference in philosophy between the two centered on the results of the party’s nominating convention at the County Center. Latimer, now serving in his third term as senator, renewed his intention to honor the results of the nominating convention, saying that if he does not receive the nomination, he will throw his support behind the nominee. “If Ken is the

nominee, I’m going to put the same energy into retail on his behalf as I would on my own behalf,” he said. The senator added that he thought it would be harmful to the party’s unity and fundraising to force a September primary, and suggested that the Republican Party could manipulate the primary process to damage the Democrats. “The cause is more important than the career,” Latimer said. Conversely, Jenkins, who bowed out of the 2013 race for county executive after losing the nomination to New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson—who was soundly defeated by Astorino in the general election—said that he will petition for a primary if the party does not back him this time around. He added that he wants his nomination to come from the people he would represent as the county executive, not necessarily the district leaders responsible for choosing a nominee. “If I am not the winner of that primary that came from the people— from the voters—we will be locked hand in hand,” he said, referencing his support for Latimer in such a scenario. Whichever candidate ultimately takes on Astorino in the general election will be shorthanded in a financial race against the county executive, who reported a $2.5 million campaign fund balance in January. Latimer, who

estimated that his Republican opponent could raise as much as $4 million by November, said he has had experience winning against financially superior campaigns. In 2012, in his first race for Senate, Latimer ran against Bob Cohen, of New Rochelle, who spent approximately $4 million during the campaign. The organizers had originally planned to also host state Assemblyman Thomas Abananti, a Greenburgh Democrat who had considered running. According to Bruce Campbell, the debate moderator, Abananti pulled out of the event after withdrawing from the race. David Spano, the son of former County Executive Andy Spano, has also announced plans to seek the Democratic nomination. Spano, however, was not invited to participate. CONTACT: corey@hometwn.com

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NOTICE OF ANNUAL PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING, ELECTION OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS AND VOTE ON BUDGET OF HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT HARRISON, NEW YORK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing on the Budget of the qualified voters of the Harrison Central School District, Harrison, New York, will be held at the Louis M. Klein Middle School on May 3, 2017 at 7:15 P.M. for the purpose of presenting the Budget for the 2017-2018 school year. FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a copy of the statement of the money which will be required for the ensuing school year for school purposes may be obtained by any taxpayer in the District during the fourteen days immediately preceding the Annual School District Meeting, May 16, 2017, except Saturday, Sunday or Holiday, at each of the following schoolhouses in which school is maintained during the hours designated, and at any public or freeassociation library in the District, and on the District website. • Harrison High School - 8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. • Louis M. Klein Middle School - 8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. • Elementary Schools - 9:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.: Harrison Avenue School, Parsons Memorial School, Purchase School & Samuel J. Preston School • Office of the District Clerk - 8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Real Property Tax Exemption Report prepared in accordance with Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law will be annexed to any tentative/preliminary budget as well as the final adopted budget of which it will form a part, and shall be posted on District bulletin board(s) maintained for public notices, as well as on the District’s website. FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual School District Meeting of the inhabitants of the Harrison Central School District, Harrison, NY, qualified to vote at School District Meetings and/or Elections of said District will be held at the places hereafter set forth on May 16, 2017 between the hours of 7:00 A.M and 9:00 P.M., prevailing time, for the purpose of voting on voting machines for the appropriation of necessary funds to meet the necessary expenditures for the school year 2017-2018, on all propositions duly filed with the Board of Education, and to fill three (3) vacancies on the Board of Education. The qualified voters will fill the following vacancies: The office of Kelly Mulvoy Mangan, a member of the Board of Education, which term expires on June 30, 2017, for a new term commencing July 1, 2017 and expiring on June 30, 2020. The office of Robert C. Sullivan, Jr., a member of the Board of Education, which term expires on June 30, 2017, for a new term commencing July 1, 2017 and expiring on June 30, 2020. The office of Melinda (Lindy) Wolverton, a member of the Board of Education, which term expires on June 30, 2017, for a new term commencing July 1, 2017 and expiring on June 30, 2020. Each vacancy shall be considered a separate and specific office and a separate petition is required to nominate a candidate for each office. The petition shall be directed to the District Clerk, shall be signed by at least 33 qualified voters of the District, shall state the residence address of each signer, the name and residence address of the candidate, and shall describe the specific vacancy on the Board of Education for which the candidate is nominated which description shall include at least the length of the term of office and the name of the last incumbent, if any. Forms complying with these requirements may be obtained from the Office of the District Clerk, 50 Union Avenue, Harrison, NY between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 3:30 P.M., prevailing time, Monday through Friday. Petitions are due not later than on April 17, 2017 at 5:00 P.M. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for Absentee Ballots may be obtained at the Office of the District Clerk, 50 Union Avenue, Harrison, New York. Written requests for absentee ballots must be made at least 7 days and not more than 30 days prior to the Annual School District Meeting, May 16, 2017. If the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, the completed application must be received by the District Clerk no later than 3:45 P.M. (Prevailing Time) on May 9, 2017. If the Ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter, the completed application must be received by the District Clerk no later than 3:45 P.M. (Prevailing Time) on May 15, 2017. No absentee ballot shall be counted unless it shall have been received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 P.M. on May 16, 2017. A list of all persons to whom Absentee Ballots shall have been issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District at the Office of the District Clerk, on each of the five days prior to the day of the election, except Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, between the hours of 8:30 A.M. (Prevailing Time) and 3:30 P.M. (Prevailing Time). Any qualified voter may file a written challenge of the qualification of a voter whose name appears on such list, stating the reasons for the challenge. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that for the purposes of voting, the School District has been divided into four (4) election districts and that an accurate description of the boundaries of these school election districts is on file and may be inspected at the Office of the District Clerk on weekdays when school is in session, during regular work hours, 8:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., at the Administrative Offices, 50 Union Avenue, Harrison, NY. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the 2017 School District Election and Budget Vote will be held at the following polling places in the School Election Districts hereinafter set forth: Election District A - At the Harrison Avenue School in Harrison, New York. Said Election District A comprises a portion of the area formerly constituting the area of Union Free School District No. 6 of the Town of Harrison, Westchester County, New York, which encompasses the area designated as the boundary line for attendance at Harrison Avenue School. Election District B - at the Samuel J. Preston School in West Harrison, New York. Said Election District B comprises the area formerly constituting the area of Union Free School District No. 7 of the Town of Harrison, Westchester County, New York, which encompasses the area designated as the boundary line for attendance at Samuel J. Preston School. Election District C - at the Purchase Elementary School on Purchase Street, in Purchase, New York. Said Election District C comprises the area formerly constituting the areas of Union Free School District No. 2 of the Town of Harrison and Rye, Westchester County, New York, and Common School District No. 5 of the Towns of Harrison and North Castle, Westchester County, New York, which encompasses the area designated as the boundary line for attendance at Purchase Elementary School. Election District D - at the Parsons Memorial School in Harrison, New York. Said Election District D comprises a portion of the area formerly constituting the area of Union Free School District No. 6 of the Town of Harrison, Westchester County, New York, which encompasses the area designated as the boundary line for attendance at the Parsons Memorial School. FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Education Law, Section 2035, Subdivision 2, the Board of Education has adopted a rule with respect to the submission of questions or propositions to be voted upon by voting machines at school district meetings or elections requiring any petition or request from qualified voters for the submission of questions or propositions to be voted upon at any such meeting or election, and reserving to the Board of Education the right to edit such questions or propositions without changing the substance thereof for the purpose of preparing ballots for voting machines. FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that although voting machines will be used to record the votes on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, there will be no registration of voters in advance of said meeting. Accordingly, all persons shall be entitled to vote as aforesaid who present themselves at the polls, who are not challenged while in the polling place, and who execute a statement, to be provided by the Board of Education, indicating that they possess the following qualifications: 1. A citizen of the United States; 2. Eighteen years of age; and 3. A resident of the district for a period of 30 days next preceding May 16, 2017. Pursuant to Education Law Section 2018-c, all new persons offering to vote at any school district meeting or election for which registration is not required, shall provide one form of proof of residency. Acceptable proof of residency shall be a driver’s license, a non-driver identification card, a utility bill, or a voter registration card.

By order of the Board of Education, Harrison Central School District. Dated: March 31, 2017 Harrison, New York Christine Beitler, District Clerk

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SPORTS

Rain, go away LIVE MIKE Mike Smith

If you happened to get a look at a high school coach’s wish list, I bet there would be certain things you would expect to find; a talented, devoted group of players, a supportive administration, and parents who get involved—but not so much so that they start to overstay their welcome. But while I was covering a varsity softball game on Monday afternoon, a local coach let me in on one more request that more than a handful of teams find themselves hoping for this year: a dome. Even though springtime sports in the Northeast are always sort of touch-and-go for the first few weeks, this year—it has to be said—has been worse than most. Just this week alone, Tuesday and Wednesday were washouts, almost across the board. The final weekend in April has hardly been an outlier; every week since the start of the season in late March has had at least one day that resulted in a slate of games being

wiped off the schedule. The weather has impacted every sport, from track to golf and even lacrosse, which is usually fairly immune to weather-related cancelations. But few sports have been hit as hard as baseball and softball. Five weeks into the baseball season, a quick glance at teams’ overall records shows just how much chaos the spring rains have caused. A few squads have played as many as 11 games, while others have only played six. With the schedule coming to an end around May 15, barring an extra day or so being tacked onto the regular season, that gives some teams just over two weeks to make up 13 or 14 games; a daunting task, even for professionals. Now, I know there is nothing that Section I officials can do about the weather. I mean, that’s outside of the purview of even the most powerful governing body in area athletics. But there are some things that should at least be considered. Perhaps the Section I preseason could start a little bit earlier in 2018. This year, area teams started a week after the rest of

the state, forcing teams to play condensed schedules, even in the best of weather. Starting a week earlier may be able to mitigate some of the concerns about rainouts. Other ideas, like shortening the regular season, may seem doable, but will ultimately rob student-athletes of valuable experience, so they probably won’t get much consideration. One last idea, which—given my baseball-purist leanings—seems like a necessary evil is this: have school districts invest in turf fields over the next decade or so. We’ve seen schools construct new turf fields to replace grass ones already, but mostly the all-purpose ones used for endeavors like field hockey, football, soccer and lacrosse. However, baseball and softball fields have lagged far behind in that department. The result is that heavy rains on a Thursday can often mean no baseball on a Friday, which is a shame. Trust me, I haven’t run the numbers, but I know it will be costly for districts. I also know that it’s unwise to overreact to one year of bad weather and spend boatloads

Mamaroneck’s Gianna Magrino throws a pitch against New Rochelle at City Park on April 18. Sports Editor Mike Smith wonders if this season’s inclement weather will force schools to look at the option of more turf fields, like City Park. Photo/Mike Smith

of cash that can go to other areas. And to be honest, I hate the idea of kids growing up without memories of the smell of a freshlycut grass ball field.

But it’s better than not getting on the field at all.

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Rye wins memorial game BASEBALL

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RYE 7 HARRISON 1 SILVER LAKE PARK

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Game Notes: • Rye’s Myles Burbank allowed just two hits in 6.2 innings of work • The loss was Harrison’s first of the 2017 season • The game was played in honor of former Husky Andrew Gurgitano

By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor On Saturday, April 22, baseball teams from Rye and Harrison squared off in the third annual Andrew Gurgitano Memorial Game, which pits the traditional rivals against one another while also serving as a celebration of the life of Gurgitano, a Harrison pitcher who died in 2014. Although the two teams came into the contest with just one loss between them, it was Rye who came out on top, topping Harrison 7-1 and handing the Huskies their first defeat of the season.

“It’s definitely an emotional game, probably more so for the Harrison kids, but it’s also a rivalry game,” Rye head coach Mike Bruno said. “So our kids definitely came in prepared, we got some breaks early on and that really put the momentum on our side.” Rye got a stellar outing from Myles Burbank, who fired 6.2 innings of two-hit balls, and manage to make the most of a few Harrison miscues in order to top Huskies’ starter Mike Hendler, who came into the game at 3-0 on the year. Finn Westerink had two RBIs and Andy Bach went 2-for-3 for the Garnets.

Harrison starter Mike Hendler throws a pitch against the Garnets on April 22. Hendler was effective, but the Garnets managed to hand him his first loss of the year. Photos/Mike Smith

Coaches Marco DiRuocco, right, and Mike Bruno share a moment on the field prior to the contest.

Members of Harrison’s modified baseball team line the field during a pregame ceremony in honor of Andrew Gurgitano, who died in 2014. This is the third-straight year that the Huskies and Garnets have squared off in the Andrew Gurgitano Memorial Game.

“He’s a good pitcher and we knew he had good off-speed stuff, so we just tried to be aggressive and look for fastballs early in the count,” Bruno said. “We didn’t really hit him hard, we had some bloop hits, he walked some people and there was a big error, but it was enough.” At 5-1 on the season, the Garnets have shined early in the 2017 campaign, buoyed by a deep, young pitching staff and good defense. According to Bruno, Rye, which graduated 13 players from last year’s team, came into the season with some question marks, but have answered the bell thus far. “I wasn’t really sure before the season; you always hope you can get off to a good start, but it’s more important to finish strong,” he said. “And luckily, we had four

seniors [Burbank, Mat Bruno, Dusty Mion, and James Laverty] who really stepped up as players for the younger guys to lean on.” With inclement weather wreaking havoc on the schedule in April, both the Huskies and Garnets will be forced to play plenty of back-to-backs in the coming weeks. Harrison had four games scheduled this week, while the Garnets only have one off day on April 27, after press time. Despite the slew of games, Bruno said, the Garnets should be up to the test. “We have enough pitchers, we have the depth,” he said. “Our pitchers just have to throw strikes, and everyone is going to have to step up, everyone is going to have to contribute.” CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com

From left, Mat Bruno, Mike Bruno, Eric Bratberg and Marco DiRuocco stand behind the mound. Mat Bruno and Bratberg were the recipients of the Andrew Gurgitano Scholarship Award.

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