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Ethics change sanctions dual political positions
DRIVING TOWARD THE FUTURE
By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer
Harrison EMS unveiled its new ambulance earlier this month, with a different and potentially safer design than any of its three other ambulances. For more, see page 10. Photo/Thomas McAdam
Rye Brook Democrat to take on Gelfarb in District 6 By COREY STOCKTON Staff Writer A Democrat from Rye Brook plans on challenging David Gelfarb, hoping favorable voter registration numbers and a strong Democratic surge following last year’s presidential election are enough to seize the day. Nancy Barr, 57, told the Review that she will challenge her Republican opponent for Westchester County’s 6th legislative district seat in November. Barr said she decided to run after the Woman’s March protest on the weekend of the presidential inauguration. “I’ve been considering it for a couple of months,” she said. “I’ve been involved in a group called We Persist…. Several of us from the area went on the march in New York City and it just really ener-
gized us and it made us feel like there’s something we can do about what’s going on in the world.” A practicing attorney, Barr was also a past president of the Blind Brook Board of Education, having served on the board in that capacity from 2012 to 2015. She said that during her tenure on the school board, she tried to be hands-on, objective and transparent about the issues, adding that she doesn’t see the same degree of transparency from county government. She said that she also wants to bring more transparency and better communication to the Board of Legislators. “I certainly would want to bring more accountability to the people through getting more information out to the public in a more timely fashion about important matters like the county airport,” she said.
Last November, the administration of County Executive Rob Astorino, a Republican, announced that it would look to enter into a long-term lease agreement for the Westchester County Airport, which drew concern from residents in the communities surrounding the airport, including all of District 6, which encompasses all of the villages of Port Chester and Rye Brook and most of the town/village of Harrison. Barr said that the county, including Gelfarb, has been more open about the airport plans in recent months, but suggested that it was politically motivated. In speaking with the Review this week, Gelfarb said that he has long been focused on preventing the expansion and privatization of the airport, adding that he was the most transparent of any county legislator when
discussing that issue. “I have already organized and led four separate discussions on the airport deal,” he said. “There’s nobody more transparent.” Although Gelfarb, of Rye Brook, has held the seat for three consecutive terms, it is a heavily Democratic district by the numbers, with 12,300 registered Democrats to only 7,600 registered Republicans, according to GELFARB continued on page 8
In a 3-2 vote, the Town Council approved a change last week to a long-discussed law that restricted elected officials from holding leadership positions in any political party while also maintaining office. The move will put Harrison in line with other communities that already implement a similar policy on holding dual political posts for its elected officials. For more than three decades, Harrison’s ethics code mandated town officers and employees could not be district leaders, who are responsible for interviewing candidates during the nominating process for elections, for any political party or club. However, after gaining support from most of the Town Council, elected officials in the town—the mayor, the clerk and council members—can now hold dual political positions with the approval of the ethics change. Despite not voting in favor of the proposal, Councilman Stephen Malfitano, a Republican, said he is “absolutely in support of making the change,” adding that he couldn’t vote in favor of the change because of its timing. “It’s hard for any [political] party to argue against this, but it being in the middle of an election season creates the opportunity for politicization,” Malfitano told the Review. He further added that it’s counterintuitive for elected officials to not be part of the nominating process. Mayor Ron Belmont and Councilman Rich Dionisio, both Republicans who are up for re-election, as well as Councilman Fred Sciliano, a Republican, voted in favor of changing the law, which will not affect other Harrison employees or appointed officials. Echoing Malfitano’s sentiments, Councilwoman Marlane Amelio, a Republican who is up
At a glance In a 3-2 vote, the Town Council voted to change an ethics law granting elected officials the ability to also hold political leadership positions while in office The law change will still restrict appointed officials other town officers and employees from holding political leadership roles Councilman Stephen Malfitano supports the change despite voting against it
for election this year, said she could not vote in favor of the law change. “I’m just trying to avoid any misunderstandings and controversy,” she said. “Whenever there is something so highly controversial with the potential for misconception, I just feel it’s best to delay its passage.” Amelio, who is joined on the GOP ticket by Dionisio, Belmont, and Town Clerk Jackie Greer this year, added that she doesn’t believe the law change was driven by politics, however. On the other side of the political aisle, Town Council candidate Frank Gordon, the only true Democrat running in the upcoming election, said the decision will create an atmosphere for conflicts of interest. “It will allow for almost every decision made [by the Town Council] to be influenced by a party’s platform,” he added, explaining that elected officials who serve as district leaders will be expected to pursue the ends of their party instead of looking at the public’s interest first. CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com
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County approves $10M Playland Pool rehab By JAMES PERO Staff Writer Advocates for retaining and renovating Playland’s historic swimming pool scored a major victory this week after Westchester County lawmakers, in a 15-2 vote, decided to inject nearly $10 million in capital improvements to bring the structure back up to par.
The decision comes after more than a year of deliberations over the ailing pool’s fate, and for the time being, sinks a prospective plan to build a new seasonal dining area that proponents of pool renovations say would have exacerbated noise and aesthetics in surrounding Rye neighborhoods. Playland is owned by the county but is located within the city of Rye.
“The reason we’ve been advocating so strongly is that the local community spoke out in favor of keeping the swimming pool as opposed to the other uses that were discussed with Standard [Amusements],” said county Legislator Catherine Parker, a Rye Democrat. The decision by the county Board of Legislators marks a re-
versal from an initial plan sent down by County Executive Rob Astorino, a Republican, that would have removed the pool completely, giving the amusement park’s co-managers of Playland, Standard Amusements, license to utilize the space as they saw fit. Standard Amusements, an investment firm headed by Harrison native Nick Singer, who also formerly co-managed the hedge fund Standard General, was selected to operate the amusement park in
Westchester County lawmakers voted overwhelmingly this week to renovate Playland’s swimming pool, authorizing a bond for nearly $10 million in repairs. File photo
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a management agreement struck in May 2016. County Legislator Jim Maisano, a New Rochelle Republican and vocal critic of the plan to remove the pool, said, “I’m especially happy that those kids whose families can’t afford a membership at a club with a pool or for trips to the shore will have an easily accessible and affordable option to escape the brutal summer heat and humidity that we often have in the lower Hudson Valley.” Not all lawmakers were on board with saving the pool by injecting a hefty dose of capital, however. Board of Legislators Chairman Michael Kaplowitz, a Yorktown Democrat, and Republican Minority Leader John Testa, of Peekskill, accounted for the only opposition votes. At a June 20 meeting of the full legislative board, Kaplowitz said that he voted no due to his support of an alternate plan that would have installed a retractable platform over the pool that would have doubled as a dining area. As per a management agreement, Playland is set to be solely operated by Standard Amusements, after the county expends 50 percent of the money earmarked for capital improvements. The deal will see both parties pour $30 million each into various
renovations, rides, and concessions over the course of 30 years. An initial payment of $1.5 million that Standard was expected to make to the county has been delayed and tied to a decision on the pool. Also holding up that payment has been ongoing litigation between the county and the city of Rye over jurisdictional authority on capital projects planned by Standard for the park. According to Dan Branda, a spokesman for the Astorino administration, the $1.5 million payment will not be received by the county until 60 days after a decision of the Rye lawsuit. Though Rye’s lawsuit was thrown out by a judge in March, the city has since launched the beginning stages of an appeal which will have to be fully submitted before August. Rye will also mull over filing an injunction on upcoming projects at the park that would immediately halt millions of dollars of improvements to park rides and infrastructure. According to county Legislator Mary Jane Shimsky, a Hastings-on-Hudson Democrat, from here, the design phase of the pool’s renovation will take up to 18 months, with the construction taking an additional 16 months. CONTACT: james@hometwn.com
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On Thursday, June 29 from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. A fun and simple crafts Fourth of July craft for the little ones to make and bring home. Visit harrisonpl.org for more information on programs and library hours.
Sunprints and Nature Photography From Monday, June 26 to Wednesday, June 28 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the West Harrison Branch. Explore the amazing world of nature photography and sunprints. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn how to make sunprints while you take the best nature photos and learn super cool tricks at this mini camp just made for you. This amazing process lets you make beautiful pictures by placing objects on special paper and exposing it to the sun. This three-day workshop is taught by a Magic Box’s media-in-education specialist, for ages 10 and up. Space is limited. Please register online, by phone at 948-2092, or in person at the West Harrison Branch.
One-on-One e-Help On Tuesdays from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. Need help
50+ Adults: Facebook On Thursday, June 29 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. Create a Facebook account. Develop a basic understanding of social media and how it is used. No registration. Limited to 10 participants—first come, first served.
Drop-in craft: Transform newspaper On Friday, June 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the West Harrison Branch. Cool off at the library and make a newspaper hat. Instructions and materials provided. For ages 4 to 12. This is an all-day activity; come by any time.
Chloe’s Sign & Play On Friday, June 30 from 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. Give your child the gift of language. Sign & Play is a fun class where families can learn to communicate with their pre-verbal children using real signs from American Sign Language. Based on the
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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 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 employment opportunities The Harrison Recreation Department still has positions open for their summer camps. Please call Kristen Ciafone at 670-3068 if you are interested in working as a counselor this summer. Adults with experience preferred.
Harrison Track and Field Club This eight-week summer series will provide professional instruction and training for athletes of all ages to develop better running mechanics and introduce the lifelong sport of track and field. The program will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 27 to Aug. 17 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; there will be no practice on July 4. Open to youth entering grades 3–8. Fee: $85.
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. Lola Geiger, from her residence at The Osborn, continues her fundraising activities for this worthy cause. She reports that The Feeley Fund is short of its goal to meet the financial needs of its eligible youth. The fund awards monies to those graduates who are accepted in accredited colleges. 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 Geiger at 939-7066.
Online registration is now open for swimming and aquatic fitness classes at Saxon Woods pool in White Plains, Tibbetts Brook pool in Yonkers and Playland pool in Rye. For children and for adults just getting started with swimming, Learn-to-Swim lessons are offered for all ages and ability levels, from toddlers age 3 to senior citizens. Classes begin Wednesday, July 5, and run through Friday, Aug. 11. Lessons for adults ages 18 and older will be held only at Saxon Woods pool. The schedule for classes at Tibbetts Brook and Saxon Woods is as follows: Children ages 3–6: Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Children ages 7–10: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Children ages 11–17: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Adults (ages 18 and up): Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. (Saxon Woods only). Class schedule for Playland Pool is as follows: Children ages 3–6: Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Children ages 7–10: Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Children ages 11–17: Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Only online registration is accepted. The registration fee is $80, which includes pool admission fees for the participant. Adults and teens participating in the Learn-to-Swim program at Tibbetts Brook and Saxon Woods pools must present a valid Westchester County resident Park Pass on the first day of class; children under 12 registering for the lessons must be accompanied by a Park Pass-holding parent or adult guardian. A Park Pass is not required at Playland. For swimmers who want a high-power, cardiovascular fitness workout, a six-session Aqua Zumba class will also be offered this summer. Classes will be held on Friday nights from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Saxon Woods Pool from July 7 through July 26; and on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Tibbetts Brook Pool from July 8 through July 27. Fee is $75. A Park Pass is not required but participants must be Westchester County residents. Only online registration is accepted. For more information or to register for the programs, visit parks.westchestergov.com/activities/ swimming. 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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CENTURY-OLD FAMILY BUSINESS By SIBYLLA CHIPAZIWA Assistant Editor If you are looking for sustainable meats, or for one of the largest collections of bourbon and whiskey in Westchester, consider a visit to Siegel Bros. The joint food and alcohol venture, Siegel Bros. Marketplace and Wine & Spirits, opened last fall in two neighboring locations in downtown Mount Kisco, and promises quality products with great customer service. Three brothers—Doug, Jeremy and Chef David Nevins—have revived a 105-year-old business that their great-grandfather, Abram Siegel, started in 1912 with a kosher butcher shop in Woodbine, New Jersey, after immigrating from Russia. “We’ve all been in some facet of the [food and wine] industry for all of our careers,” said Jere-
my Nevins, who works out of the wine and spirits shop with Doug Nevins. Jeremy Nevins gained an interest in wine through their father, who once owned a popular wine shop out of Grand Central Terminal. Doug Nevins has dabbled in both wine and food; while Chef David Nevins is renowned in Boston, having worked closely with celebrity Chef Todd English for many years. “We all grew up in the [butcher shop], and it’s something we’ve always wanted to get back to,” Jeremy Nevins said. The brothers’ uncle closed the original Siegel Bros. in the 1980s. Yet, the trio has always wanted to connect the family’s experience in food and wine under one roof. The Nevinses wanted to find a location in northern Westchester that would accommodate their goal. Mount Kisco seemed right, given its accessibility and being
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surrounded by the kind of clientele Siegel aims to please. The wine and spirits shop can accommodate any budget and sells more than 175 varieties of bourbons and whiskeys, in a section known as “Browntown.” There is a tasting room in the back, and enough square footage to host any kind of private event. All employees have tasted everything on sale, so that each one can help any customer, if needed. “We carry products that we stand by,” said Jeremy Nevins, “mostly small, family-owned wineries throughout the world. We’re not in bed with any wholesalers.” Perhaps the coolest thing about the shop is the Cruvinet; a temperature-controlled dispensing system that keeps wine fresh for up to 45 days. It is usually found in high-end restaurants to serve wine by the glass. “It’s a huge tool for us and the customer to be able to taste at least eight different wines at any time of the day,” Jeremy Nevins said. Across the square on Moger Avenue from the wine shop is the marketplace, the domain of Chef David Nevins. “We’re trying to have some-
The wine and spirits shop boasts a collection of more than 175 bourbons and whiskeys, known as “Browntown.” Photos courtesy Sandro Art & Photography
Head butcher Don Meyers is a 25-year veteran, and practices whole-animal butchery on the premises.
thing for everybody; something healthy and affordable,” he said about his operation. David Nevins prepares all the cooked food on the premises, offering catering as well as simple grab-and-go items. The marketplace also sells sustainable, topof-the-catch seafood, which is the chef’s specialty. Whole-animal butchery is also carried out on the premises, “a lost art” according to Jeremy Nevins. All meat and seafood can be cleaned and prepared to be cooked at home, including being seasoned by staff. The space also includes a vast cheese counter and charcuterie. Seasonal produce is always highlighted in the marketplace’s offerings. “I’m trying to pair things that will go well with grilling,” Chef Nevins added. “I’m really looking forward to using all the local farms’ ingredients.”
Customer service is important to the Nevinses, who make sure patrons see at least one of them during a visit, creating an atmosphere that people want to return to. “We’re very big on making the customer not just welcome, but comfortable,” Jeremy Nevins said. Siegel Bros. has held various events in its wine shop, including weekly wine tastings, mixology classes and a clam bake. “As we do more events, all we hear is, ‘You guys are the talk of the town,’” Jeremy Nevins said. “So many people know and have heard about us; it’s just a matter of getting them to come in.” CONTACT: sibylla@hometwn.com
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Siegel Bros. Marketplace has a large selection of cheese and other bites that would pair well with offerings across the square at the wine and spirits shop in downtown Mount Kisco.
One draw to Siegel Bros. Wine & Spirits has to be the Cruvinet, a system that keeps opened wine fresh for up to 45 days. Photo/Sibylla Chipaziwa
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Swim Across America fundraises for a cure It’s been 25 years since Swim Across America’s Long Island Sound Chapter, SAA-LIS, started making waves in the fight against cancer, and the charity continues to strengthen with each passing year. SAA-LIS, which last year raised more than $1 million for cutting-edge cancer research, prevention and treatment through swimming events, will offer eight opportunities to swim and volunteer in Westchester this season, said Chapter President Tony Sibio. The nonprofit will have its first swim at the New York Athletic Club in Pelham on July 7. The other seven events are scheduled between then and Aug. 5. “This summer marks the chapter’s silver anniversary, and we couldn’t be more proud of all the participants who have helped us raise more than $16 million to help beat cancer,” said Sibio. “Through our events, which began as only one and have grown
to eight, we have united recreational, competitive, and Masters swimmers, Olympians, kayakers, boaters and hundreds of volunteers, who are all committed to finding cures and helping those with cancer.” Sibio noted that close to 1,000 swimmers, some as young as five or as old as 90, have teamed up with 300 volunteers and over 4,000 individual and corporate donors to make the chapter’s annual program a success. “Together we are making a real difference,” he said. Proceeds from the swims will support immunotherapy research at the Swim Across America Laboratory at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, pediatric oncology research at Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital of New York-Presbyterian and patient services with Westchester-based Cancer Support Team. The summer program will encompass seven pool swims, with
the option of half-mile and 1-mile efforts, plus an open-water swim course on Long Island Sound that will offer participants the option of swimming 2K, 5K or 10K. The open-water swim, which starts at Larchmont Yacht Club and ends at Larchmont Shore Club, has been recognized by the World Open Water Swimming Association as one of America’s Top 100 Open Water Swims. Those interested in participating in 2017 SAA-LIS events can register to swim, kayak, volunteer to help, or sponsor a swimmer at swimacrossamerica.org/long_island. Donations can be sent to SAA-Long Island Sound, P.O. Box 217, Larchmont, NY 10538. “Swim Across America Long Island [Sound] Chapter has made tremendous strides over the past 25 years, but there is still much work to be done. We will never give up until we beat this disease,” Sibio added. (Submitted)
PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS IN THE SUMMER PROGRAM: NYAC Travers Island, Pelham, New York July 7 — 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. (night swim and BBQ to follow) Westchester Country Club, Rye, New York July 15 — 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Coveleigh Club, Rye, New York July 19 — 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. (members only) Orienta Beach Club, Mamaroneck, New York July 23 — 6:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Chappaqua Swim & Tennis Club, Chappaqua, New York July 23 — 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. (Olympian Cristina Teuscher to attend) Lakeside Field Club, North Salem, New York July 23 — 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. (night swim and BBQ to follow) Long Island Sound Open Water, Larchmont, New York
In 2016, Swim Across America’s Long Island Sound Chapter raised more than $1 million for cancer research. Photo courtesy flickr.com
July 29 — 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. Lake Isle Country Club, Eastchester, New York Aug. 5 — 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
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Celebrating summertime in Harrison HARRISON HAPPENINGS Mayor Ron Belmont
Once again, the Recreation Department hosted its annual Little League picnic and fun was had by all. Last weekend, more than 60 teams, many coaches and family members celebrated the season with hot dogs, hamburgers and festive summertime fare. It’s a greatly anticipated event and I’m glad that it was such a wonderful success. Each year the town/village of Harrison benefits from the talent and generosity of local landscapers. I hope you all have enjoyed the beautiful plantings that adorn our public spaces, community parks and roadways. I would like to take this time to recognize Morano Landscape/Ridgeway Nurseries for their hard work in enhancing the appearance of Town Hall. I would also like to thank our town’s parks foreman, Nach Marinaccio, along with the DPW grounds personnel for providing the town with beautiful new plantings. Their efforts continue to keep Harrison looking its best. This year, the town installed plantings to several downtown and West Harrison locations. Pe-
rennials and annuals have been planted at several downtown locations, and lovely hanging baskets adorn our main thoroughfares. The town is always looking for landscapers or individuals to sponsor gardens, and all interested should contact our DPW office at 670-3100. Harrison’s 2017 Concert Series is approaching quickly and will provide live music featuring some of the best musical talent around. Concerts feature an assortment of pop, classic rock, covers, tributes, oldies, and more. This popular event makes hot summer nights more enjoyable, so grab your lawn chair and come enjoy a free concert at West Harrison’s Village Green and downtown’s Ma Riis Park (and street locations). For a full schedule of concert events, please call the Recreation hotline at 670-3039. On Monday, July 3, in downtown Harrison, The Wanderers, a ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s rock ‘n’ roll and rhythm and blues band, will be the entertainment for the evening’s festivities, beginning at 8 p.m. Fireworks will begin promptly at 9:15 p.m. at Wilding Park on Oakland Avenue in downtown Harrison. Future July and August events include musical entertainment by Rat Race Choir, Club Dennis (of the Dennis Nardone Show),
Alive N’ Kickin’, Jackie DiMaggio, The Hindenberg, and many more. All concerts begin at 7 p.m. Please visit harrison-ny.gov for event locations and additional information. I look forward to seeing you all there. In closing, the Harrison Girl Scouts community recently participated in the 16th annual Operation Cookie Drop at the Westchester Police Academy in Valhalla. During the annual cookie sale, scouts from all over the Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson Council accepted cookie donations that were sent to military personnel around the world, as well as to local VA hospitals. Scouts helped to unload and sort cookies, made cards, and decorated the boxes. They also had the chance to meet and thank servicemen and women in person. Although the grand total has not been released for this year, in 2016 the total was over 100,000 boxes and it’s expected that that number was topped this year! The next Lunch with the Mayor is on Friday, June 23 and I will be at Powell’s Beer Garden, located at 58 Halstead Ave. in downtown 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.
Rye Golf Club restaurant loses tax-exempt status
The city of Rye assessor has placed the Lessing’s food and beverage operation at Rye Golf Club’s Whitby Castle on the city’s 2017 tentative assessment roll. File photo
The Lessing’s food and beverage operation at Rye Golf Club has been stripped of its tax-exempt status. Rye City Assessor Noreen Whitty told the Review she has revoked the operation’s tax-exempt status after completing a review of the enterprise that ended on June 1. The dining and catering operation is now responsible for paying up to $25,000 a year in property taxes. Prior to the determination, the city of Rye did not impose a real estate tax on Lessing’s, the Long Island-based company that took over food and beverage operations of Whitby Castle at the city-run Rye Golf Club in 2014.
The restaurant, which is open to the public, offers casual dining and outdoor patio tables, as well as a bar area and catering services for wedding, club member-only events and private events. In addition to now being asked to pay a real estate tax, the catering company will also be responsible for spending money on several other taxes and fees among what it already pays annually through its profit sharing agreement with the city. As part of the agreement, Lessing’s pays the city approximately $300,000 on a yearly basis, of which $200,000 of that revenue comes from an annual rent payment. -Reporting by Franco Fino
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recent figures from the county Board of Elections. Barr has also gained the endorsement of the county Independence and Working Families parties. Gelfarb first won the seat in 2011, topping Democrat Daniel Brakewood, of Port Chester, and Independence Party candidate Mark Jaffe, of Harrison, in a three-way race to replace outgoing Democrat Marty Rogowski, who retired at the end of that year. Jaffe lost to Gelfarb again in 2013, after picking up the Democratic and Independence lines. And in 2015, Gelfarb ran unopposed. The incumbent said he was looking forward to running a competitive race for the District 6 seat again this year. “I welcome any and all competition,” he said. “It’s great to have competition.”
Uniquely U. enters its 20th year By MAXENE FABE MULFORD
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David Gelfarb
This year, Gelfarb will have the backing of the Conservative Party, staying consistent with his three previous county elections. “I just think that we need a different type of leadership now, Barr said, “and I think that I can be that kind of person.”
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Do you know what it means for me to enter my 20th year of helping rising high school seniors with their college applications and essays? It means this summer I’m beginning to work with students who weren’t even born when I started Uniquely U. College Essay Consultants in the spring of 1998. Since then, the cost of college has almost tripled. Once worshipped colleges have fallen in the rankings, and been overtaken by a herd of dark horses. The Scholastic Aptitude Test has also watched its former fearsome power fade. And the once-anemic Common App has grown into a juggernaut electronically servicing more than 700 public, private and international schools. I remember it as a newsprint booklet students completed, as midnight neared, at Kinko’s, the last bastion of the typewriter. Has Uniquely U. also changed
over the years? I’ve perfected high-tech activity sheets with Instagram, audio and video links. My texting’s way better; I Skype and know the ins and outs of Google Drive. I’ve even got a world clock app for conference calls to China. Still, Uniquely U.’s core techniques—“Collect, Connect, Convey”—and my objective— to allow my students to choose the academic program—not the brand—that fits them best—has been there right from the start. As a result my students over the years have been accepted to 331 colleges and universities. This year alone, they gained admission to the United States Military Academy at West Point, Columbia University, the ultra selective Honors Program at McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas, University of Michigan, the University of Virginia, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Penn State, Chapman’s elite film
program, Georgia Tech, Boston University, Northeastern, and the College of Charleston. Though I’m most proud of my inner city students for whom making it to community college has been a major triumph. You should read their essays! People often ask me, “Are there any taboo topics?” None based on content. To me, an essay that lacks awareness of life’s gray areas does not meet the essential criteria—unless we see the writer acquire the capacity to re-see—literally “re-vise”— previous certainties, and further, with this newly defined maturity, envision and embark upon a fulfilling future. Just bear in mind: summer time is the right time to write your college essay. Are you ready to schedule your free consultation? Call toll-free at 1-866-8837729, email us at uniquelyu1@ gmail.com, or submit your information form at uuessay.com. (Submitted)
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County Dem seeking suit against Big Pharma
Faculty receive awards for excellence
Westchester County Legislator MaryJane Shimsky has introduced a bill to authorize the county attorney to file a lawsuit against Big Pharma for deceptive marketing of opioid painkillers. Photo courtesy spine-health.com
By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer Westchester County Legislator MaryJane Shimsky has introduced a bill that would authorize the county attorney to file a lawsuit against large pharmaceutical companies for deceptive practices. The effort comes as a way to stem the tide of rising costs for government and public safety from a growing drug epidemic in Westchester County, which has seen opioid-related deaths increase by 60 percent in the last year, according to county Legislator Ben Boykin, a White Plains Democrat. According to the county Medical Examiner’s report, opioid and opiates, including heroin, were responsible for 83 percent of drug-related deaths in 2015. In that year alone, 107 Westchester residents died from overdoses. Shimsky, a Hastings-on-Hudson Democrat who first introduced the plan on June 19, told the Review the legislation would be directed against a number of pharmaceutical companies that have used deceptive marketing of opioid painkillers, seeking punitive and compensatory damages for the costs already expended by Westchester County. The bill would allow West-
chester to join several other counties that have already filed lawsuits or are investigating pharmaceutical companies for over prescribing prescription painkillers, including Dutchess, Rockland, Ulster, Nassau, Suffolk, Broome, Erie, Sullivan and Orange. Prescription overdoses are now responsible for killing more Americans than cocaine and heroin combined, and have moved past traffic accidents as the leading cause of death nationwide, according to Shimsky. “We are seeing an enormous rise in fatalities over the last few years as a result of opioid addiction,” she said, adding that there is currently no estimate for how much the county would be seeking in compensation. “Over-marketing of opioids has created a mess in our county and we really do need to make sure that we get compensated for what we have already tried to do to clean up the problem.” And just this month, the federal Food and Drug Administration requested Endo Pharmaceuticals, an international pharmaceutical manufacturer, remove Opana ER—a semi-synthetic opioid painkiller—from the market after concluding the drug’s potential for abuse outweighed its therapeutic value. As part of Shimsky’s bill,
which doesn’t take aim at any specific companies as of press time, Westchester would file its own lawsuit against pharmaceutical companies separate from those already filed by the other counties involved. The proposal—it’s currently awaiting approval in committee—piggybacks other legislation pitched by Shimsky relating to opioid abuse in Westchester, namely the Prescription Drug Stewardship Program law, which would require pharmacy chains with more than three stores in Westchester County to become locations to dispose of unused medications; that idea was proposed in late May. Jerry McKinstry, a spokesman for the Republican administration of County Executive Rob Astorino, declined to comment on the new proposal since it is still being worked out in committee. However, he said that the Astorino administration is also making an effort to deal with the opioid crisis with the launch of WORTHY: Westchester Opioid Response Teams Helping You, a program aimed at integrating the response of several county agencies, local officials and community leaders in recognizing heroin as a growing problem across Westchester. CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com
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Seven staff members and faculty at SUNY Purchase were recipients of the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence. Photo courtesy Newpaltz.edu
The State University of New York Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher announced the names of 361 faculty and staff from throughout the university system as recipients of the 2016-2017 Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence. Seven members of the SUNY Purchase community were selected to receive the prestigious award. The honor provides system-wide recognition for consistently superior professional achievement, and encourages the ongoing pursuit of excellence. Individuals selected for this honor are role models throughout the SUNY system and beyond. Purchase College honorees include: Stephen Cooke, associate professor of Chemistry, for Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activities; Jordan
Schildcrout, associate professor of Theatre and Performance, for Excellence in Teaching; Lenka Pichliková, adjunct lecturer in Theatre and Performance, for Excellence in Adjunct Teaching; Ragnhild Utheim, adjunct lecturer in Anthropology, for Excellence in Adjunct Teaching; Christopher Bisignano, director of athletics, for Excellence in Professional Services; Lorraine Miller, office manager and administrative assistant in the School of Film and Media Studies, for Excellence in Professional Services; and Vincent Lanni, general mechanic, residential facilities maintenance, for Excellence in Classified Service. “The many faculty and staff honored with the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence are the best of our best, having ensured
student success as they educate and mentor students with innovative approaches to academic instruction, infuse curricula with applied learning opportunities, adapt best practices from throughout SUNY, and much more,” said Zimpher. “It is an honor to recognize the excellent work of Purchase College’s honorees and that of their colleagues across SUNY. Congratulations to all of this year’s recipients.” SUNY Purchase President Thomas J. Schwarz said, “We congratulate our honorees on receiving this prestigious award. We’re grateful for their contributions to academic excellence and campus life and have no doubt that the recipients will continue to make us proud of their accomplishments in the years to come.” (Submitted)
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EMS unveils new-age ambulance The Harrison EMS added a new and improved vehicle to its fleet last week, launching the era of the corps’ newest ambulance with a blessing and barbeque. Earlier this year, Harrison EMS purchased a 2017 Ford
Transport/Demers ambulance, which is the smallest and lightest vehicle in the fleet of ambulances. According to EMS spokesman Ron Benson, the smaller and lighter ambulance design allows for a safer and more comfortable
ride for patients and EMTs. “Having all the necessary patient care equipment within arm’s reach limits the crew for having to get up while the ambulance is in motion, thus improving safety and the well-being for
all,” he said. The EMS introduced the new $104,000 ambulance into the fleet with blessings from St. Anthony of Padua priest Father Christopher Monturo and Rabbi Eytan Hammerman, followed by a drive through Harrison with Eric Singer, the EMS executive director, and Mayor Ron Belmont. Harrison’s ambulance corps is now made up of four vehicles: one 2009 Ford and two 2013 Fords, each of which are painted maroon, and the new 2017 Ford, which is painted white. -Reporting by Corey Stockton
Harrison EMS Executive Director Eric Singer explores the functions of the new vehicle.
Harrison EMS Executive Director Eric Singer takes Mayor Ron Belmont for a test ride in the new ambulance.
Harrison’s religious leaders stand by the new ambulance to bless the vehicle. Photos/Thomas McAdam
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Business Briefs Sotheby’s International Realty releases first quarter 2017 market report
A report detailing market results for the first quarter of 2017, including Westchester County, New York, has just been released by William Pitt and Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty, the company recently announced. The report found that most markets posted increases in both sales volume and unit sales compared to the same period last year. Westchester County saw quarter over quarter increases of 13 percent in dollar volume and 7 percent in units, with the southern region up by 10 percent in volume and 4 percent in units, and the northern region by 22 percent and 14 percent in volume and units, respectively. Similarly, sales in Fairfield County were higher countywide than they were at this time last year, with dollar volume rising quarter over quarter by 7 percent and unit sales by 9 percent. Up on the Connecticut shoreline, comprising New Haven, Middlesex and New London counties, sales were very steady versus the first quarter of 2016, with dollar volume standing 1 percent higher than this time last year and unit sales 1 percent lower. In the Berkshires, Massachusetts, sales results were very much on par with the exceptionally robust first quarter of last year, with volume 1 percent above that period and units 10 percent higher. The first quarter of 2016 had seen enormous gains over the same time the previous year. Lastly, Litchfield County exhibited a strong performance this quarter with significant closings in the high end driving a 29 percent increase in dollar volume over the first quarter last year, and unit sales demonstrating a 9 percent increase. The report commented that buyers have been entering the marketplace in droves, prompted by the Federal Reserve’s recent rate hikes and projected further increases for this year. The changes have caused mortgage rates to tick upward and motivate real estate intenders to act before they get much higher. Additional factors supporting a strong real estate market include the first quarter rally on Wall Street, the U.S. unemployment rate falling to a ten-year low in early April, and the consumer confidence level climbing to its highest peak since December 2000 at 125.6 (1985=100), as reported by the Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index. The report also found that most markets are reporting increases in properties going into contract com-
pared to this time last year, pointing to further gains in the second quarter. “If consumer confidence is traditionally the leading indicator in real estate, then we can confidently state we are well positioned for another great year,” said Paul Breunich, president and chief executive officer of William Pitt and Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty. “With the markets so active, pending sales increasing year over year and the prime real estate season just around the corner, we have every reason to believe the momentum will persist throughout the second quarter and the remainder of the year.” The 2017 first quarter market watch is available for download on the firm’s website, williampitt.com. Founded in 1949, William Pitt and Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty manages a $3.9-billion portfolio with more than 1,000 sales associates in 24 brokerages spanning Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Westchester County, New York. William Pitt and Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty is the largest Sotheby’s International Realty affiliate globally and the 28th-largest real estate company by sales volume in the United States. A full-service real estate firm headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, William Pitt and Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty provides ancillary services including commercial services through its affiliation with Building and Land Technology, a second-generation development company based in Stamford, Connecticut; William Pitt Insurance Services; and an award-winning global relocation division. Sotheby’s International Realty’s worldwide network includes approximately 19,000 sales associates located in approximately 850 offices throughout 65 countries and territories. For more information, visit williampitt.com.
Berman joins Westchester Parks Foundation board Westchester Parks Foundation, which engages the public to advocate for and invest in the preservation, conservation and use and enjoyment of Westchester County parks, just announced a new member to its board of directors: Marc J. Berman, a local expert in the finance sector. Berman currently serves as a senior advisor with Macquarie Group and has more than 25 years of experience in financial services focused on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising and providing strategic and financial advice primarily to insurance industry clients. Most recently, he founded the U.S. Insurance Investment Banking Group for RBC Capital Markets, which he built and led for six and a half years. Prior, he was a managing director and spent 14 years at J.P. Morgan and also worked for Goldman Sachs. Berman started his career as an insurance broker with Marsh & McLennan. “Marc brings a wealth of experience to our board and we are so glad to have him on our team as we continue to advocate for our county parks,” said Joanne Fernandez, board chairperson for Westchester Parks Foundation. “He will bring great insight to our organization that will help us continue to keep our parks thriving.” Berman, who currently resides in West Harrison, graduated with an MBA from Columbia Business School and a B.A. from the University of Michigan.
He also serves on the executive committee of Temple Israel Center, White Plains. As the leading organization advocating for the county park system, it is the mission of Westchester Parks Foundation, formerly known as Friends of Westchester County Parks, to encourage continued investment in Westchester County’s parks, trails and open spaces. Since its inception in 1977, the nonprofit organization has held close to the notion that it is critical to provide ongoing support for maintenance, civic improvement and access to nature. Westchester Parks Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, philanthropic organization which provides private support to preserve the county’s park system and improve the quality of life in our communities. Westchester Parks Foundation’s mission is to engage the public to advocate for and invest in the preservation, conservation, use, and enjoyment of the 18,000 acres of parks, trails, and open spaces within the Westchester County Parks system. For more information about Westchester Parks Foundation, visit thewpf.org or follow it on Facebook.com/WestchesterParksFoundation, Twitter @ FriendsofParks and Instagram.com/thewpf.
Hospice of Westchester announces new officer, board members
Hospice of Westchester, HOW, has voted in a new officer and five new members for its 2017-2018 board of directors. George Whitehead, of Hopewell Junction, has been named treasurer after joining the board in 2016. He joins current board officers Susan Yubas, chair; Kathleen McArdle, vice chair; and Joanne Ciaramella, secretary. William F. Flooks, Jr., Mary Gadomski, Barbara Gaughan, Michele Geller, and Michael Vitale have been named the newest board members. Gadomski is the director of Business Development and Community Relations at Westchester Visiting Nurse Services Group Inc., in White Plains, a position she’s held since 2012. An experienced home health care executive, Gadomski brings with her a background in clinical program development, clinical operations, community relations, strategic
planning, and revenue growth. She has been involved with numerous organizations in the county, including Westchester County Public Private Partnership, Westchester County Domestic Violence Council, and Livable Communities of Central Westchester. Gaughan most recently served as administrator and vice president for Operations at St. Cabrini Nursing Home in Dobbs Ferry, a position she held for more than 12 years. Gaughan has also previously worked at numerous medical facilities, including Kateri Residence in New York City, Jansen Memorial Hospice in Tuckahoe, and Kings Harbor Care Center in the Bronx. Gaughan is a licensed nursing home administrator and registered nurse. Vitale serves as senior managing director and senior vice president of Sterling National Bank in White Plains, providing commercial lending services to middle market clients, with focus on commercial real estate, nonprofit, and medical practice sectors. Previously, Vitale worked at The Westchester Bank and JPMorgan Chase. He was both coach and treasurer for Knights Basketball of Westchester from 2008 to 2015, and was previously an assistant coach for St. Augustine’s CYO basketball in Ossining and Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains. Flooks and Geller return to the HOW board, having served in previous years. Flooks has been involved with HOW since 2004, and is a former board chair. He is the owner and proprietor of Beecher Flooks Funeral Home Inc. in Pleasantville. Geller has been involved with HOW for more than 22 years, initially volunteering as a patient visitor. Currently, she is a trustee and board member for the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Foundation. Flooks and Geller both currently serve as members of HOW’s Leadership and Development Council and Board Development Committee. Hospice of Westchester is located at 1025 Westchester Avenue, Suite 200, White Plains, NY. For additional information, visit hospiceofwestchester. com or call 682-1484. The next Business Briefs section will run in July. Please send any submission for our July edition to news@hometwn.com, with “Business” in the subject line of your email. Each submission may include one picture. If you have any questions, email us at news@hometwn.com.
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No ‘Money’ for Mayweather LIVE MIKE Mike Smith
There was a big announcement in the fight world last week, as a date has been set for the crosssport super fight between UFC champion Conor McGregor and undefeated boxing great Floyd Mayweather. It was the rare kind of news in the sports world in that it transcended boxing, or MMA, and found itself splashed across homepages of every sort of news and pop culture website. It was a doozy of an announcement, for sure, but as a boxing fan, I can’t help but yawn. I’ve been watching Mayweather fight for a long, long time. He made his debut in 1996, right when a 12-year-old me was just beginning his long descent into boxing fandom. I remember his early fights against guys like Angel Manfredy, Emmanuel Burton and Diego Corrales—fights that established him as one of boxing’s biggest up-and-coming stars around the
turn of the century. I remember tuning in to watch an older Mayweather outpoint other greats like Shane Mosley, Manny Pacquiao and Oscar De La Hoya. I’ve spent hundreds upon hundreds of dollars watching the greatest defensive fighter of all time—at least since Pernell Whitaker—ply his trade in the ring, and no matter the opponent, the result was always the same; a convincing—and disappointing—win for Team Money. Floyd is the kind of fighter that is easier to appreciate than he is to root for. His bouts lack the drama of most prizefights—the idea of one punch changing the complexion of a contest—because, simply put, nobody ever hits him. As a result, most of his fights— especially the ones you shell out big bucks for on pay-per-view— are clinical showcases; and major league snooze fests. Which brings us to McGregor. I’m not a huge fan of UFC, but it’s undeniable that McGregor has become a huge draw in the
MMA world. His trash-talking rivals that of Mayweather; he’s a brash, cocky brawler with a punch that could knock down walls. And while I have no love for the sport, there’s no doubt that his fights are wonderful spectacles, usually punctuated by a quick and violent finish. So it’s no surprise that McGregor has earned himself a healthy following among the UFC crowd, especially those that would like to see one of their own knock off a celebrated boxer like Mayweather, something that would cement MMA’s legitimacy in the sports world. Unfortunately, I’ve got a better chance of batting cleanup for the New York Yankees. “All he needs to do is land one punch,” the MMAers say. “Floyd has never faced a puncher like this before!” Funny, I seem to remember similar things being said before Money’s fights against De La Hoya, Pacquiao, Canelo Alvarez and Carlos Baldomir. And those guys, at the very least, were actual boxers.
McGregor may be a talented fighter, but he doesn’t have the ring skills—or the experience—to pose any real threat to Mayweather’s legacy, and that’s a very important fact that we all seem to be willfully overlooking. I imagine this fight will have the same basic pacing as most of Mayweather’s fights. He’ll come out, score with a few quick punches, make McGregor chase him wildly around the ring for a few rounds while pot-shotting the Irishman until he settles in for an easy win on points. It’s the way every Floyd fight goes, after all, and it’s certainly not worth breaking the bank for. Alas, people love a circus, and I’m sure the promoters will tout other stunning upsets in the lead up to the fight, like Douglas over Tyson or Rahman over Lewis. But just because anything can happen in the ring, it doesn’t mean it will. I have a sneaking suspicion than on Aug. 27, there is going to be an awful lot of people who feel like they’ve been duped. I just don’t plan on being one of them.
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Huskies aim for new heights By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor In his first year at the helm of the Harrison lacrosse program, head coach Matt Cipolla has certainly seen a fair amount of success. After guiding the Huskies to a 10-7 record and an appearance in the Class B playoffs, Cipolla is confident that the future is bright for the Huskies, even though they will lose several top players to graduation. Harrison’s 2017 season came to an end on May 24, when the Huskies fell to eventual Section I runner-up John Jay in the Class B playoffs. Despite the team’s strong regular season campaign, Cipolla said that the game against the Indians should be a wakeup call for his squad if they hope to take a step forward next year. “I think what they should be taking away from that game is how much better we need to be to compete at the highest level,” he said. “I think we got a little overwhelmed [against John Jay] this time around but hopefully we can learn from it.” The Huskies certainly have enough returning players to remain a competitive program in the future. Next season, the Huskies will feature a senior class of 20 players, many of whom—especially on the defensive end—will come into the year with tons of experience. Harrison will rely heavily on the contributions from both Austin and Luke Evans—who will enter the season as fouryear starters—as well as starting goalie Henry Alvarado to form a solid defensive unit to build around. “I don’t know if we have ever come into a season with as much experience defensively,” Cipolla said. “The Evans twins have been starters from day one,
and Henry has started for the past year and a half.” The Huskies will also rely on a bounce back year from defensive midfielder Will Kirshner who was sidelined with a season-ending injury in the first game of the year. “Losing Will was a massive blow for us this year,” Cipolla said. “And I imagine he is really hungry to get back on the field.” The defense will need to be a strength next season, considering the players the Huskies will lose to graduation on the offensive end, including Thomas Gresham and UNC-bound attacker Matt McLaughlin, who led Section I in scoring this year. “Matt is probably the best player in the program’s history, and replacing him is obviously going to be tough,” the coach said. “So we are going to need some of our returning guys to fill that hole.” Those returning players include Tyler Menniti and Connor Novak, who both scored more than 40 points this year. “Those guys are going to have to step up,” Cipolla said. “But we’re also going to need to rely on our defense a little more this year.” But as the team gets ready for next spring, Cipolla added, it will take more than talent to remain successful. To that end, he is expecting the Huskies to get serious about off-season workouts. “We’re going to be doing some new stuff heading into the summer because when we played some of the better
Ethan Evans cuts off an angle to the net. Photos/Mike Smith
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Matt McLaughlin rises to take a shot. The UNC-bound senior led Section I in scoring this year.
Goalie Henry Alvarado looks for a teammate downfield against Rye.
Tyler Menniti looks toward the net against Lourdes. Menniti will be one of the Huskies’ top returning offensive threats next year.
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