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May 3, 2019 | Vol. 7, Number 18 | www.harrisonreview.com
Latimer nixes Playland deal with Standard Amusements
Read all about it! “Newsies, The Broadway Musical” now playing at Westchester Broadway Theatre chronicles the real-life story about the newsboys’ strike through a live action musical released by Walt Disney Studios in 1992. For more, see page 6. Photo/John Vecchiolla
Westchester announces extra week of MetroCard sales Westchester County’s MetroCard Mobile Sales Van, provided by the county’s Smart Commute Program, in conjunction with the MTA New York City Transit Authority, will be making rounds throughout the county to assist riders with all of their MetroCard business. Westchester County Executive George Latimer announced that in celebration of Older American’s Month, the Van will be serving Westchester for two weeks in May. The Van will also make a special appearance at the annual Salute to Seniors event at the County Center on May 1, where seniors can sign up for or refill their Reduced Fare MetroCard at the Van. See below for full schedule. “MetroCard offers Westchester residents the convenience and same discounts that are being enjoyed by millions of com-
muters in the New York metropolitan area,” Latimer said. “MetroCards can be used on the County’s Bee-Line bus system as well as New York City’s transit system.” The MetroCard Mobile Sales Van provides transit riders with assistance for a variety of MetroCard services. Visit the Van for help on any of the following items: • Reduced-Fare application assistance for seniors and the disabled. • Purchase and refill of MetroCards (Full Fare and Reduced-Fare). • Submission of damaged educed-Fare MetroCards in exchange for a temporary replacement. • Report of a lost/stolen Reduced-Fare MetroCard. • Any other MetroCard-related inquiries or support. MetroCard is the automated regional fare collection system
managed by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. For more information on the MetroCard Mobile Sales Van and
other MetroCard locations, visit westchestergov.com/beelinebus or call the Bee-Line Information Center at 813-7777. (Submitted)
Westchester’s Mobile Sales Van Schedule for May 2019 White Plains Special Event-Salute to Seniors Westchester County Center May 1 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Trans Center May 15 & 22 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Galleria Mall May 16, 23 & 25 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mount Vernon Petrillo Plaza May 13 & 20 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. New Rochelle Hugenot St./North Ave. May 13 & 20 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Peekskill Peekskill Library May 14 & 21 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tarrytown Wildey St. /Cortland St. May 14 & 21 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Yonkers City Hall May 15, 16, 22, 23 & 25 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. May 25 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Will Library May 17 & 24 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Westchester County has notified Standard Amusements’ legal counsel that the county has decided to terminate their agreement. This decision comes after an extended review and discussion of the provisions of the agreement made by the prior administration of Rob Astorino, a Republican, three years ago, and more recently, after extended negotiations between counsel for the county and Standard Amusements. “We are unhappy with the way this has all turned out; we never wanted this kind of conflict,” Democratic County Executive George Latimer said. “However, we are simply not satisfied with what we have been seeing. We wanted to see the energy, excitement and drive in Standard Amusements’ vision for Playland—we didn’t want just a real estate deal. This Administration believes in Playland and its future; we are not looking to liquidate the park as a liability, as some feel. We want what is best for Playland—to see it succeed and thrive. At the heart of that assessment is whether this arrangement developed three years ago, under different decision makers and that ends County management of the park, will somehow deliver that energy and excitement. After 16 months, we believe this arrangement will not deliver a better tomorrow for Playland. “The County has been negotiating with Standard Amusements in good faith, seeking to recast our arrangement into a different focus, one where Standard’s professed commitment to the park’s future would be manifest by its ability to help shape a management and marketing commitment, not primarily a capital commitment, followed by management of the park. “We are unhappy that instead,
we have seen leaks of false information to the press; the hiring of a high-priced public relations firm and the hiring of a legal firm committed to defending the company’s corporate interests rather than spending those resources delivering a detailed marketing plan. The energy spent by Standard to influence lawmakers to defend their original agreement could have been better spent in a more wide ranging effort to win over those in the community that did not want to see a corporate entity take over a public park facility. “But, at the core of the County’s election to terminate isn’t emotion – it is the fact that Standard Amusements is in material breach of our contract. Standard Amusements has improperly claimed that it invested money in Playland, when in reality that money was not spent on purposes allowed under the agreement. Standard Amusements is wasting taxpayer dollars at the end of the day.” While the County has been negotiating in good faith to restructure the agreement, Standard Amusements has been operating with an agenda that led the county to conclude Standard Amusements was not interested in renegotiating the terms of their relationship in a way that makes sense for the county. The decision to terminate is based on Standard Amusements’ failure to cure its various material defaults under the contract that were laid out in the county’s letter to Standard Amusements on Dec. 7, 2018. Those defaults included: Manager’s Investment Standard Amusements has improperly claimed millions of dollars as part of its contractually defined Manager’s Investment obligation, which is supposed to represent capital improvements at Playland. PLAYLAND continued on page 14
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Health Department offers residents free minnows
To help residents keep their backyards free of mosquito breeding sites, the Westchester County Department of Health is giving away free minnows for residential ponds and water features to prevent the spread of mosquito-borne diseases like West Nile Virus.
To help residents keep their backyards free of mosquito breeding sites, the Westchester County Department of Health will give away free minnows for residential ponds and water features, along with mosquito dunks, advice and strategies to prevent the spread of mosquito-borne diseases like West Nile Virus, starting Friday, May 3. A total of 450 pounds of minnows will be available at the Westchester County Airport, 2 Loop Road in West Harrison, as follows: • Friday, May 3, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Saturday, May 4, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Friday, May 17, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Saturday, May 18, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents with ornamental ponds can add fathead minnows to the water. The minnows eat
mosquito larvae, preventing them from maturing into biters. Dunks serve the same purpose in birdbaths, rain barrels and unused pools. Residents who plan to pick up minnows should bring a bucket or pail. The Health Department will distribute the minnows in watertight plastic bags. To keep the minnows viable, residents should bring them straight home and release them immediately into ponds with at least eight inches of water. “With their hearty appetites, this baitfish can keep mosquitos from breeding in your pond and biting you in your own backyard,” said Dr. Sherlita Amler, county commissioner of health. Any resident can help reduce the mosquito population, even
without minnows, just by removing standing water around their yard, covering trash containers kept outside and draining birdbaths twice a week. “Mosquitoes can lay their eggs in a puddle, a flowerpot saucer or an old tire, so after it rains, pour out standing water and clear your yard and the pavement around your home of buckets, wheelbarrows and toys that hold standing water,” Amler added. Any large areas of standing water on public property that cannot easily be removed should be reported to the Health Department at 813-5000. For more information, download the “Westchester County Cares Bug Off” brochure on the West Nile Virus page at health. westchestergov.com. (Submitted)
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By Andy Landorf & John Colquhoun
The New 60 is a weekly look about what it’s like to be in your 60’s in today’s world: adult children living at home, downsizing (jobs and houses), finding old friends on Facebook and deciphering text-speak. It’s a Brave New World of second homes, second careers and second marriages…and finding out after a lifetime of milkshakes and ice cream that you’re suddenly lactose-intolerant. The New 60 is created by two local 60-plus Westchester residents, John Colquhoun of Bronxville and Andy Landorf, who hails from Tarrytown. The duo are long-time advertising creatives and this, as the saying goes, is their Act II. Even though it features folks in their 60’s, if you know someone who is 60, have a parent who’s 60 or just generally enjoy watching funny things happen to other people, you’ll find something to relate to here—you may even find yourself saying, “Hey, that happened to me!” To read more of the New 60, visit their website at thenew60comic.com.
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Action, adventure is here
with ‘Newsies’
“Paper, Get your newspaper here!” This is what you would hear on the streets of New York City in the year 1899. It was the lifeline of young orphans and runaways to sell papers to survive. The days when kids would strap on a sack filled with newspapers and sell them for a nickel. “Newsies, The Broadway Musical” now playing at Westchester Broadway Theatre chronicles the real-life story about the newsboys’ strike through a live action musical released by Walt Disney Studios in 1992. The screenplay is written by Bob Tzudiker and Noni White with musical score by Oscar-winning composer Alan Menken and lyricist Jack Feldman. Directed by Jeff Calhoun, “Newsies” opened at Nederlander Theatre in 2012 before the National Tour where it received eight Tony Awards including “Best Musical,” “Best Choreography” and “Best Original Score.” The historical backstory is inspirational, the music is well written and songs are beautifully executed. Each and every actor involved takes you back to the era with passion and talent. This action packed show keeps the audience on its toes. Shea Sullivan, the shows choreographer created energetic athletic numbers with fast-paced acrobatic moves and tap that is on point. The tireless ensemble includes Chris Cardelia, EJ Dohring, David Grindrod, Aliah James, Stephen C. Kallas, Kyle Laing, Holly Moss, Tyler Sparacio, Daxx Jayroe Wieser and Josh Zacher. The Newsies charismatic leader Jack Kelly is played effortlessly by Daniel Scott Walton, who catches your eye in the first scene with his buddy Crutchie, played by Patrick Tombs. Tombs gets to show off his talents and voice in “Letter from the Refuge.” Walton leads the Newsies in many song and dance numbers but his charm and chemistry shine through with Katherine Plumber (daughter of the newspaper owner) played by the sharp-tongued Mary Beth Donahoe, who not only has a way with words but powerful songs. Walton and Donahue take down the house with, “Something to Believe In.” Plumber makes her Westchester Broadway Theatre debut along with powerhouse Galyana Castillo playing Medda Larkin. Unfortunately, Castillo doesn’t have much stage time but leaves a lasting impression especially with her solo, “That’s Rich.” The Newsies went against two major newspaper publications! Any strike instills arguments and problems, the neighborhood muscle in this production are the Delancey Brothers played by Zeke Edmonds and TJ Kubler. Stuart Marland plays the proud Pulitzer, Alec Cohen as Davey, Bill Bateman plays Bunsen, Bruce Crilly is cast in the roles of Nunzio/ Roosevelt, Stephanie Eve Parker as Buttons/Spot Conlon, Gary Lynch as Seitz/Snyder and the talented Michael Gorman plays Wiesel/Jacobi and the Mayor. The proudest and passionate “Newsie” on stage is young Benjamin Wohl as the adorable Les who didn’t miss a beat with all the dance moves and action. The strike went on for two weeks and a compromise was met! It was one of the first times in history where children were involved and succeeded. “Newsies” recreates the past with a timeless message of standing up for injustices in the world. This Bob Funking and Bill Stutler production of Disney’s “Newsies, The Broadway Musical” is playing at the Westchester Broadway Theatre now through May 26. For additional information please call 592-2222 or visit their website at broadwaytheatre.com.
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The cast of “Newsies.” Photos/John Vecchiolla
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From left, Mary Beth Donahoe, as Katherine Plumber, Daniel Scott Walton, as Jack Kelly, Benjamin Wohl, as Les, and Alec Cohen, as Davey.
“Seize The Day,” performed By Josh Zacher, center as Tommy Boy, and the Newsies.
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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 8, 2019 at 7:15 P.M. for the purpose of presenting the Budget for the 2019-2020 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 21, 2019, except Saturday, Sunday or Holiday, at each of the following schoolhouses in which school is maintained during the hours designated, at any public or free association library in the District, and on the District website. Harrison High School - 8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Louis M. Klein Middle School - 8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Elementary Schools - 9:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.: Harrison Avenue School, Parsons Memorial School, Purchase School & Samuel J. Preston School Office of the District Clerk - 8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Real Property Tax Exemption Report prepared in accordance with Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law will be annexed to any tentative/preliminary budget as well as the final adopted budget of which it will form a part, and shall be posted on District bulletin board(s) maintained for public notices, as well as on the District’s website. FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual School District Meeting of the inhabitants of the Harrison Central School District, Harrison, NY, qualified to vote at School District Meetings and/or Elections of said District will be held at the places hereafter set forth on May 21, 2019 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 2019-2020, on all propositions duly filed with the Board of Education, and to fill two (2) vacancies on the Board of Education. The qualified voters will fill the following vacancies: The office of Rachel Estroff, a member of the Board of Education, which term expires on June 30, 2019, for a new term commencing July 1, 2019 and expiring on June 30, 2022. The office of Placido Dino Puccio, a member of the Board of Education, which term expires on June 30, 2019, for a new term commencing July 1, 2019 and expiring on June 30, 2022. 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 28 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 22, 2019 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, NY. 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 21, 2019. 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 14, 2019. 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 20, 2019. 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 21, 2019. A list of all persons to whom Absentee Ballots shall have been issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District at the Office of the District Clerk, on each of the five days prior to the day of the election, except Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, between the hours of 8:30 A.M. (Prevailing Time) and 3:30 P.M. (Prevailing Time). Any qualified voter may file a written challenge of the qualification of a voter whose name appears on such list, stating the reasons for the challenge. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that for the purposes of voting, the School District has been divided into four (4) election districts and that an accurate description of the boundaries of these school election districts is on file and may be inspected at the Office of the District Clerk on weekdays when school is in session, during regular work hours, 8:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., at the Administrative Offices, 50 Union Avenue, Harrison, NY. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the May 21, 2019 School District Election and Budget Vote will be held at the following polling places in the School Election Districts hereinafter set forth: Election District A: At the Harrison Avenue School in Harrison, New York. Said Election District A comprises a portion of the area formerly constituting the area of Union Free School District No. 6 of the Town of Harrison, Westchester County, New York, which encompasses the area designated as the boundary line for attendance at Harrison Avenue School. Election District B - at the Samuel J. Preston School in West Harrison, New York. Said Election District B comprises the area formerly constituting the area of Union Free School District No. 7 of the Town of Harrison, Westchester County, New York, which encompasses the area designated as the boundary line for attendance at Samuel J. Preston School. Election District C - at the Purchase Elementary School on Purchase Street, in Purchase, New York. Said Election District C comprises the area formerly constituting the areas of Union Free School District No. 2 of the Town of Harrison and Rye, Westchester County, New York, and Common School District No. 5 of the Towns of Harrison and North Castle, Westchester County, New York, which encompasses the area designated as the boundary line for attendance at Purchase Elementary School. Election District D - at the Parsons Memorial School in Harrison, New York. Said Election District D comprises a portion of the area formerly constituting the area of Union Free School District No. 6 of the Town of Harrison, Westchester County, New York, which encompasses the area designated as the boundary line for attendance at the Parsons Memorial School. FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Education Law, Section 2035, Subdivision 2, the Board of Education has adopted a rule with respect to the submission of questions or propositions to be voted upon by voting machines at school district meetings or elections requiring any valid petition or request from qualified voters for the submission of questions or propositions to be voted upon at any such meeting or election, and reserving to the Board of Education the right to edit such questions or propositions without changing the substance thereof for the purpose of preparing ballots for voting machines. FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that although voting machines will be used to record the votes on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, 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 21, 2019. 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: April 5, 2019 / Harrison, New York / Barbara Teevan, District Clerk
NOTICE TO BIDDERS HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Notice is hereby given that SEALED PROPOSALS for: RFB #18/19-27: Harrison High School Auditorium AV System Upgrades will be received until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at the Business Office of the Harrison Central School District, located at 50 Union Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528; (914) 630-3011. All bids will be publicly opened and read at said time and place. Specifications and bid forms may be obtained at www.bidnetdirect.com/new-york or from the district Business Office beginning Thursday, May 2, 2019. All bid addenda will be transmitted to registered bid holders and posted to www.bidnetdirect. com/new-york. Bids shall be submitted in sealed envelopes bearing the name and address of the bidder on the outside, addressed to: PURCHASING AGENT, HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT and clearly marked on the outside with the bid opening date and “RFB #18/19-27: Harrison High School Auditorium AV System Upgrades”. The Harrison Central School District is not responsible for bids opened prior to the bid opening if bid number and opening date do not appear on the envelope. Bids opened prior to the date and time indicated are invalid. The bidder assumes the risk of any delay in the mail, or in the handling of the mail by employees of the Harrison Central School District, as well as improper hand delivery. A pre-bid meeting and walk thru is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at Harrison High School, 255 Union Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528. Potential bidders are asked to gather at the main entrance to the building. Although the prebid meeting and walk-thru are not mandatory, it is highly recommended that all potential bidders attend. The Harrison Central School District reserves the right to waive any informalities in the bids, or to reject all bids, or to accept any bid which in the opinion of the Board will be to their best interest. By order of the Board of Education Gene George / Purchasing Agent Dated: May 1, 2019
NOTICE TO BIDDERS HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Notice is hereby given that SEALED PROPOSALS for: RFB #19/20-03: ASPHALT PAVING SERVICES will be received until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at the Business Office of the Harrison Central School District, located at 50 Union Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528; (914) 630-3011. All bids will be publicly opened and read at said time and place. Specifications and bid forms may be obtained at www.bidnetdirect.com/new-york or from the district Business Office beginning Monday, April 29, 2019. All bid addenda will be transmitted to registered bid holders and posted to www.bidnetdirect. com/new-york. Bids shall be submitted in sealed envelopes bearing the name and address of the bidder on the outside, addressed to: PURCHASING AGENT, HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT and clearly marked on the outside with the bid opening date and “RFB #19/20-03: Asphalt Paving Services”. The Harrison Central School District is not responsible for bids opened prior to the bid opening if bid number and opening date do not appear on the envelope. Bids opened prior to the date and time indicated are invalid. The bidder assumes the risk of any delay in the mail, or in the handling of the mail by employees of the Harrison Central School District, as well as improper hand delivery. A pre-bid meeting and walk thru is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Harrison High School, 255 Union Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528. Potential bidders are asked to gather at the main entrance to the building. Although the prebid meeting and walk-thru are not mandatory, it is highly recommended that all potential bidders attend. The Harrison Central School District reserves the right to waive any informalities in the bids, or to reject all bids, or to accept any bid which in the opinion of the Board will be to their best interest. By order of the Board of Education Gene George / Purchasing Agent Dated: April 29, 2019
NOTICE TO BIDDERS HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Notice is hereby given that SEALED PROPOSALS for: RFB #19/20-02: FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT will be received until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at the Business Office of the Harrison Central School District, located at 50 Union Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528; (914) 630-3011. All bids will be publicly opened and read at said time and place. Specifications and bid forms may be obtained at www.bidnetdirect.com/new-york or from the district Business Office beginning Monday, April 29, 2019. All bid addenda will be transmitted to registered bid holders and posted to www.bidnetdirect. com/new-york. Bids shall be submitted in sealed envelopes bearing the name and address of the bidder on the outside, addressed to: PURCHASING AGENT, HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT and clearly marked on the outside with the bid opening date and “RFB #19/20-02: Food Service Equipment”. The Harrison Central School District is not responsible for bids opened prior to the bid opening if bid number and opening date do not appear on the envelope. Bids opened prior to the date and time indicated are invalid. The bidder assumes the risk of any delay in the mail, or in the handling of the mail by employees of the Harrison Central School District, as well as improper hand delivery. The Harrison Central School District reserves the right to waive any informalities in the bids, or to reject all bids, or to accept any bid which in the opinion of the Board will be to their best interest. By order of the Board of Education Gene George / Purchasing Agent Dated: April 29, 2019
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2019-20 Property Tax Report Card
660501 - HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Contact Person: Robert Salierno, Assistant Superintendent for Business Telephone Number: (914) 630-3008
Budgeted Proposed Budget 2018-19 2019-20 (A) (B)
Total Budgeted Amount, not Including Separate Propositions
116,705,656
119,409,331
A. Proposed Tax Levy to Support the Total Budgeted Amount 1
106,272,988
108,704,351
E. Total Proposed School Year Tax Levy (A + B + C - D)
106,272,988
108,704,351
F. Permissible Exclusions to the School Tax Levy Limit
3,511,247
3,712,164
G. School Tax Levy Limit , Excluding Levy for Permissible Exclusions 3
102,761,741
104,992,187
H. Total Proposed School Year Tax Levy, Excluding Levy to Support Library Debt and/or Permissible Exclusions (E - B - F + D)
102,761,741
104,992,187
I. Difference: (G - H); (negative value requires 60.0% voter approval) 2
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Public School Enrollment
3,621
3,675
Consumer Price Index
2.13%
2.44%
B. Tax Levy to Support Library Debt, if Applicable C. Tax Levy for Non-Excludable Propositions, if Applicable 2 D. Total Tax Cap Reserve Amount Used to Reduce Current Year Levy, if Applicable
1 Include any prior year reserve for excess tax levy, including interest. 2 Tax levy associated with educational or transportation services propositions are not eligible for exclusion under the School Tax Levy Limit and may affect voter approval requirements. 3 For 2019-20, includes any carryover from 2017-18 and excludes any tax levy for library debt or prior year reserve for excess tax levy, including interest.
Actual Estimated 2018-19 2019-20 (D) (E)
Adjusted Restricted Fund Balance
18,941,857
21,011,000
Assigned Appropriated Fund Balance
3,343,955
3,215,000
Adjusted Unrestricted Fund Balance
4,668,222
4,776,373
Adjusted Unrestricted Fund Balance as a Percent of the Total Budget
4.00%
4.00%
Schedule of Reserve Funds Reserve Type Reserve Name Reserve Description * Capital
3/31/19 6/30/19 Estimated Intended Use of the Reserve in the 2019-20 School Year Actual Balance Ending Balance
To pay the cost of any object or purpose for which bonds may be issued.
Repair
To pay the cost of repairs to capital improvements or equipment.
Workers’ Compensation
To pay for Workers Compensation and benefits.
Unemployment Insurance
To pay the cost of reimbursement to the State Unemployment Insurance Fund.
Reserve for Tax Reduction
For the gradual use of the proceeds of the sale of school district real property.
Mandatory Reserve for Debt Service
To cover debt service payments on outstanding obligations (bonds, BANS) after the sale of district capital assets or improvements.
Insurance
To pay liability, casualty, and other types of uninsured losses.
Property Loss
Property Loss
To establish and maintain a program of reserves to cover property loss.
33,308
33,500
To pay for potential property loss claims arising during the year
Liability
Liability Claims
To establish and maintain a program of reserves to cover liability claims incurred.
600,000
600,000
To pay for potential liability claims arising during the year
Tax Certiorari
Tax Certiorari
To establish a reserve fund for tax certiorari settlements
12,586,186
13,777,500
To pay for court-ordered tax certiorari refunds, as needed
Reserve for Insurance Recoveries
To account for unexpended proceeds of insurance recoveries at the fiscal year end.
EBALR – Employee Benefit Accrued Liability Employee Benefit Accrued Liability For the payment of accrued ‘employee benefits’ due to employees upon termination of service. 856,574 900,000 time for employees
To pay for unused sick time and other accrued leave who separate from service
Retirement Contribution Retirement Contribution
To offset a portion of the annual ERS bill and TRS bill, as needed
Other Reserve
To fund employer retirement contributions to the State and Local Employees’ Retirement System and the Teachers’ Retirement System
4,820,000
5,700,000
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The Roaster Café offers a healthy fix The Roaster Cafe, located in the heart of Mamaroneck on Mamaroneck Avenue, is a family-owned business offering an Mediterranean-inspired menu. You can’t help but feel relaxed as you walk into this cozy rustic environment, which is why it is a perfect spot to have your breakfast, lunch or dinner. Multiple varieties of coffees and teas, and a great selection of sweets are served. The owners did a marvelous job of curating pieces from incredible talents when it comes to decor. After being greeted by the family-friendly staff, you are seated in handmade Rosewood chairs and tables, imported directly from Turkey. Serving breakfast favorites like Turkish scrambled eggs, omelettes and smashed avocado toast, the Roaster Café has many more varieties to choose from. Lunch options include salads and quinoa bowls, paninis and wraps as well as heartier options like healthy zucchini pancakes. And after numerous requests by customers, we have added a new addition to the dinner menu, serving Veg-
an dishes, seafood, burgers and meat entrees. Before your meal arrives, you can also enjoy the delicious and perfectly portioned Roaster Mixed Appetizer platter consisting of Baba ghanoush, hummus, tzatziki, eggplant sauce and Kalamata olives, all served alongside traditional pita. If you feel a need for a sweet fix after your meal, try our home-
made baklava or the traditional pistachio and walnut, along with a cup of authentic Turkish coffee. The Roaster Cafe and its staff offer the best coffee in town and delicious dishes using the best ingredients to ensure the highest quality. Your next stop to the Roaster Cafe will surely offer you a delightful experience. (Submitted)
In Pilates, no muscle is left behind When you practice Pilates people can see your lean, tone muscles, but more importantly you can feel every one of them! Pilates targets all our muscles: big ones, little ones, and the ones we have lost. Pilates offers a huge range of benefits including improving bone density, easing back pain, preventing and rehabilitating injuries, improving posture, promoting weight loss, building endurance and increasing flexibility. As popular and available as Pilates has become, it is not all the same. Fiore Pilates has been serving Westchester for 15 years. It has been recognized as Best Pilates Studio over and over again, due to their unique ability to design individual workouts. They help you achieve goals that are specific, measurable and attainable. This can only be done with more personal attention and extremely small classes. It’s an affordable way to get the most out of your workout. Do not waste time with over-crowded classes. You need a class taught by an experienced and educated Pilates instructor. At Fiore Pilates, they have the ability to give you cor-
rections, modify exercises for your safety during class, challenge you with more variety and intensity, adjust your alignment properly, and motivate you. In this positive environment, everyone can do Pilates. The staff at Fiore Pilates will find the right fitness solution no matter your age, fitness level, experience or goals.
Fiore Pilates accommodates small groups, one-on-one personal training, and offers more than 25 classes a week. This landmark studio in Mamaroneck is open seven days a week and conveniently located on Boston Post Road across from the Mamaroneck Harbor. Learn more about Fiore Pilates at FiorePilates.com, and rediscover all your muscles today! (Submitted)
The importance of staying fit As we age, we may adopt a more sedentary lifestyle. For seniors, it is crucial to remain active and promote lifesaving benefits. Regular exercise is good for more than just maintaining a healthy weight—it also enhances moods, memory and brain function. If you have decided that today is the day to get in shape, it is important to schedule an appointment with your general doctor to determine the level of activity your body can handle. As a senior, you will want to ensure any exercise program will be beneficial and not irritate existing medical conditions. There is a fine line between a quality workout and strenuous routines which may do your harm. Here are some tips and guidelines from the National Library of Medicine to help you as you get started on the road to fitness. Amazing benefitsOnce you get used to exercising, expect a sense of pride and accomplishment as you exceed goals and enhance your health. These are a few ways that working on your fitness will boost your everyday life. • Weight control. In addition
to a quality diet, exercise plays an important role to control your weight and avoid obesity. • Heart risk is reduced. The increased blood flow your body experiences during a workout raises your oxygen levels. This is a way to combat risks associated with heart diseases like high cholesterol, coronary artery problems and heart attacks. • Manage insulin levels. Physical activity lowers blood-sugar levels while promoting the efficiency of insulin, making it a great weapon in preventing or managing diabetes. Getting started Creating a workout plan can be an overwhelming experience,
sometimes it is best left in the hands of an expert who understands your current health conditions. Those who are typically inactive should start slower than someone who has committed to a life of fitness. When you jump in to a routine that is more than you can handle, it is easy to become burned out or discouraged that the work is too hard. Start at a pace that works for you and enjoy the results. Find the timeDuring the hustle of our busy lives, it can be sometimes difficult to squeeze in the time for an efficient workout. It’s important to make the time by waking up earlier than normal or squeezing in exercises between errands. (Submitted)
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IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS, DALLAS DIVISION § Chapter 11 In re: § Case No. 18-30777 (HDH) 4 West Holdings, Inc. et al., Reorganized Debtors. § (Jointly Administered) NOTICE OF JUNE 6, 2019 DEADLINE FOR ASSERTING ADMINISTRATIVE CLAIMS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT on April 22, 2019, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas (the “Court”) entered an order [Docket No. 1449] (the “Administrative Claim Bar Date Order”) establishing a June 6, 2019 deadline to assert claims arising after March 6, 2018 in the bankruptcy cases of 4 West Holdings, Inc. and its debtor affiliates (collectively, the “Debtors”), including Orianna. A full list of the names of the Debtors and their case numbers, as well as a copy of the Administrative Claim Bar Date Order, other pleadings, and other information about these chapter 11 bankruptcy cases, is available on the Debtors’ case website, hosted by the Debtors’ notice and claims agent, Omni Management Group (“Omni”), at: http://www. omnimgt.com/4west. Administrative Claim Bar Date. All entities1 who: (i) have a claim against the Debtors arising between March 6, 2018 and February 13, 2019 or (ii) have a claim pertaining to Johns Island Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, LLC2 (hereinafter, “Johns Island”) arising between February 14, 2019 and February 28, 2019, MUST FILE A PROOF OF CLAIM or MOTION FOR ALLOWANCE on or before June 6, 2019.3 “Claim” encompasses all claims, rights, and remedies of any kind whatsoever (including credits, recoupments, and setoffs) arising on or after March 6, 2019 and in existence on February 13, 2019 (or with respect to Johns Island, on February 28, 2019), no matter how remote or contingent. There are certain exceptions, to learn more, visit the Debtors’ case website (address above) and click “Bar Date for Administrative Claims.” CONSEqUENCES OF FAILURE TO FILE A PROOF OF CLAIM. Any entity that is required to assert a claim by the above bar date and fails to do so pursuant to the procedures described herein, is forever barred, estopped, and enjoined from asserting such claim against the Reorganized Debtors (including Johns Island), the Debtors, their respective estates, and the property of any trust settled to effectuate the Plan and Confirmation Order (including the 4 West Distribution Trust). LATE FILED CLAIMS SHALL BE SUBJECT TO DISALLOWANCE. Where to File a Proof of Claim. Proofs of claim, including supporting documentation, can be filed either electronically, by mail, or in person (by hand delivery).
Electronically. Proofs of claims filed electronically may be submitted online through (1) the Debtors’ case website (address above) (click on “Submit Administrative Claim Electronically”), or (2) the Court’s website at: https://ecf.txnb.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/ autoFilingClaims.pl. By mail or in person. Proofs of claims may be submitted by mail or by hand delivery as follows: (1) to Omni, at the following address: 4 West Holdings, Inc., Claims Processing, c/o Omni Management Group, 5955 De Soto Ave., Suite 100, Woodland Hills, CA 91367; or (2) to the Court, at the following address: Earle Cabell Federal Building, 1100 Commerce St., Rm. 1254, Dallas, TX 752421496. Proofs of claim sent by facsimile or e-mail transmission will NOT be accepted. Required Contents of Proof of Claim. Each proof of claim must: (a) be on the form attached hereto or otherwise substantially conform to it; (b) be written in the English language; (c) denominated in lawful currency of the United States; (d) set forth with specificity the legal and factual bases for the alleged claim; (e) include supporting documentation or an explanation as to why such documentation is not available; and (f) be signed by the claimant or, if the claimant is not an individual, by an authorized agent of the claimant. Please note: if you have claims against more than one Debtor, you do not need to file a separate proof of claim against each such Debtor. Additional Information. If you require additional information or have any questions, you may contact Omni by (i) calling (844) 3781143 and leaving a message, or (ii) writing to 4 West Holdings, Inc., Claims Processing, c/o Omni Management Group, 5955 DeSoto Ave., Suite 100, Woodland Hills, CA 91367. Please note that Omni cannot offer legal advice or advise whether you should file a proof of claim. DATED: APRIL 22, 2019 BY ORDER OF THE COURT
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This includes individuals, partnerships, corporations, joint ventures, estates, and trusts (as defined in 11 U.S.C. § 101(27)). 2 You may also know this business as “Johns Island Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center” or “Harvest Health & Rehabilitation of Johns Island.” 3 As to the claims described in this notice, this administrative claim bar date controls over any other such bar date previously set by the Court in the order (the “Confirmation Order”) confirming the Debtors’ chapter 11 plan (the “Plan”) [Docket No. 1361] and the so-called “post-confirmation order” entered thereafter [Docket No. 1364]. 1
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On April 28, Westchester County notified Standard Amusements’ legal counsel that the county was terminating its agreement for the operator to run Playland Park. File photo
At the time of our letter to Standard Amusement, the company had claimed it invested more than $5.7 million in the park, but an audit had proven otherwise. Instead, this money was spent on salaries, meals, travel, advertisements, marketing, consulting fees, and legal fees (including fees to raise investment capital it claimed to have at the time it negotiated the agreement with the county). Since receiving that December letter, Standard Amusements has continued to claim expenses that do not qualify as part of the Manager’s Investment (including its legal expenses related to our negotiations), for a total of $7.7 million, according to its last monthly report. Audit The county is entitled to an annual audit of Standard Amusements’ books and records under the agreement; however, Standard Amusements has prevented the county from completing the audit and has refused to provide necessary documentation. “This agreement has West-
chester taxpayers on the hook for $125 million with Standard committed for $27.5 million,” Latimer said. “My job is to make sure Westchester taxpayers come first. The County’s relationship with Standard Amusements must come to a close. We cannot have confidence in Standard Amusements based on its actions. The company has not proven it has been serious about Playland succeeding.” While there have been claims by Standard Amusements that the county has been in breach of the contract, the reality is the county has performed under the agreement and done everything it reasonably could. As the county has explained to Standard Amusements, the company’s interference in the design process and underestimation of the costs of capital improvements, upon which the county relied, directly caused the county not to timely meet its required level of capital investment. Furthermore, the county has never indicated to Standard Amusements that it intended not to meet its
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obligations under the contract. “I am disappointed but not surprised that the administration has taken this ill-advised action. For months, the County Administration has said that they would negotiate in good faith with Standard Amusements to address the issues they had with the existing contract. It seems the opposite was true,” said County Legislator John Testa, a Republican. “I am very troubled by the administration’s great efforts to avoid transparency and cooperation with the legislature in their plan to break the contract with Standard Amusements. Along with returning to past practice of having complete financial burden for Playland Park, Westchester taxpayers face a very expensive and long litigation process that will end up costing Westchester millions.” As required under the agreement, the county is giving Standard Amusements 30 days’ written notice. May 28, 2019 has been selected as the date the agreement will terminate in all respects. (Submitted)
A Giant mistake LIVE MIKE Mike Smith
It has been about a week since the New York Giants selected Duke quarterback Daniel Jones with the 6th pick of the NFL Draft and in that time, the emotions of Giants fans have run the gamut from incredulity to abject despair. But while most people in the area are still trying to wrap their heads around what seems like an obvious reach for Big Blue, I think I’ve figured out exactly why Giants GM Dave Gettleman went for the Blue Devil so early; he’s just trying to make sports talk radio great again. As I’ve said time and again, I’m a huge sports radio junkie. I spend a lot of time in my car as part of my job, and I’m constantly flipping between WFAN and ESPN radio, not so much out of a desire to consume sports news, but mostly out of habit. But every now and then a story comes
along that turns sports radio into a living breathing monster, and boy, does the Daniel Jones pick fit the bill. For the last seven days, all the hosts in New York have been doing their best to make sense of the selection. They’ve interviewed draft experts, former NFL executives, heck, even Gettleman himself, to elucidate the thinking behind the Giants’ strategy. But that stuff is all par for the course; they’d be doing these interviews even if the Giants had acted rationally, because the NFL Draft drives ratings and people love football. But what has been truly fun to watch has been the reactions of the callers, who have seemingly donned their tin-foil hats and flooded the airwaves with a veritable smorgasboard of conspiracy-minded explanations for the Daniel Jones pick. And trust me, these calls run the gamut. There are those that think the Giants took Jones because Eli Manning anointed him
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a worthy successor, and there are those that think the Giants wasted the No. 6 pick on Jones because Manning was confident he couldn’t push him for a starting role. There are even others who are convinced the Giants chose Jones over Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins because of racial implications. On Tuesday, I even heard one caller opine that the Giants had avoided Haskins because the front office had dirt on the former Buckeye. That caller’s “proof?” That we didn’t know anything about Haskins prior to his high school years. Watching these sports fans grasp at straws has been entertaining, of course. Even when there are kernels of truth in their wild hypotheses, it has been fun to watch how quickly their justifications for the pick spin off into the absurd. But the passion behind these calls is a reminder that, while it’s all well and good to be into sports, sometimes its best to just
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On April 26, the New York Giants selected Duke quarterback Daniel Jones with the 6th pick of the NFL Draft. Sports Editor Mike Smith may not agree with the pick, but he’s enjoyed the fallout. Photo courtesy Wikipedia.org.
sit back and enjoy the ride. Besides, I have a much simpler explanation for the confusing
draft pick. Maybe the Giants don’t know what they’re doing either.
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Local legend honored with statue By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor Dom Cecere may be gone, but the memory of the legendary baseball coach will continue to live on in Eastchester, both literally and physically. On April 27, a statue and plaque celebrating the late coach’s legacy was unveiled during a ceremony at Eastchester High School. A former teacher and athletic director at Eastchester High School, Cecere is perhaps best known for his coaching resume. Cecere served as the head coach of the Eastchester baseball team for 52 seasons, compiling a state-record 737 wins during his tenure and earning a 2014 induction into the New York State Sports Hall of Fame. He passed away in 2017, just prior to the start of what would have been his 53rd opening day. Despite his accomplishments on the diamond, however, it was Cecere’s compassion, sincerity and honesty that made him a revered figure in the town. It was his interpersonal relationships, and not his win-loss record, believes Kevin Devaney, a former Cecere charge and the emcee of
Former Major League pitcher John Doherty, who played for Cecere in the 1980s, speaks at an April 27 ceremony to unveil a statue of the former coaching legend. Photos/Mike Smith
the event, that made him a local icon. “We built him this statue, but in a lot of ways, he built this school, and he built this town,” Devaney said. “It’s an impact that very few people can make, and he made his over the course
On April 27, a life-sized statue of late Eastchester baseball coach Dom Cecere was unveiled at Eastchester High School. For more than 50 years, Cecere was one of the most beloved members of the Eastchester community.
of more than a half-century.” Devaney went on to say that Cecere’s influence was not limited to the baseball field, and that countless former Eastchester students and players continued to learn from the coach long after their playing days had passed. “As great as it was to have coach Cecere as a coach, it was far better when we grew up and we got to know him as a man. When you got to be an adult and talk to him about your family, and he wanted to know about A plaque commemorating Dom Cecere’s legacy will stand behind the backstop at the high school baseball field our lives or our jobs, or things we as a reminder of his impact on several generations. were struggling with,” Devaney said. “He was always there, he al- for 10 Foundation, an organiza- munity outreach. alive,” Devaney said. “The statue ways listened, and you got to un- tion started after Cecere’s death “This group has raised a sub- is just the start of what they want derstand what a genuine man he by several former Eastchester stantial amount of money, but to do for many years to come.” really was.” players who hoped to carry on they’re not done, they want to Cecere’s son, Michael, echoed their coach’s legacy through com- keep the memory of coach Cecere CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com Devaney’s sentiments about how his father’s presence extended into the community at-large. “Obviously my dad had a positive impact on many people throughout 53 years, that could have been as a teacher, a coach, a colleague, mentor and a friend,” Michael Cecere said. “I know that many people try to keep his legacy moving forward by trying to live a life that would live up to his ideals.” The plaque and statue will reside in a special memorial garden constructed behind the backstop of the Eastchester High School baseball field, and was made possible by funds raised by the Play