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Giordano scores sizable win in GOP primary By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer

Healthier living At Harrison Strength & Fitness’ first fitness expo, health enthusiasts like AJ Fusco, a chef and Harrison firefighter, show you can make better choices to live a healthier lifestyle. For story, see page 11. Photo courtesy Jessica Lizzio Fusco

After his candidacy sat in limbo for much of the primary campaign season, Michael Giordano has still earned a spot in the running for Harrison’s receiver of taxes position, successfully winning the Republican Party primary on Sept. 12. According to the Westchester County Board of Elections, BOE, Giordano captured 388 out of 581 total votes, defeating his opponent Rosa Mastrogiacomo-Luongo, who had been endorsed by the Harrison Republican Committee, for the opportunity to run in the general election in November. Giordano, who currently works in the Harrison tax receiver’s office, will move on to face off against Independence Party candidate Helen Pesce and Maria Mioli Pennella, a registered Republican running on the Democratic line. Giordano’s victory comes after considerable uncertainty about the legitimacy of his candidacy for the position, which pays an capacity since winning a special annual salary of $101,050; the receiver of taxes is elected to a fourelection in 2007. Jenkins told the Review that year term. In August, in state Supreme even despite the loss, he will continue to be involved in his Court, Giordano unsuccessfully community through activism and challenged a BOE determination is ready to throw his full support that resulted in him being removed from the primary ballot. behind Latimer. “I’m disappointed with the He was initially removed after results, but at the end of the day more than half of the objections I’ll do whatever things I can do to filed against him with the BOE make sure that [Latimer wins] in were upheld—the objections contended that Giordano is not November,” he said. In an effort to secure Jenkins’ a resident of the town/village of legislative seat, Democrat Chris- Harrison, he received petition sigtopher Johnson, a Yonkers City natures from residents that are not councilman, emerged in a narrow registered in the Republican Party primary victory against Symra and other signatures improperly Brandon, the chairwoman of the listed the municipality where he Yonkers Democratic Committee. was seeking office. However, after appealing to The county executive is elected to serve a four-year term with the 2nd Department of the New York Supreme Court Appellate a $160,760 annual salary. Division earlier this month, the CONTACT: james@hometwn.com court ruled in Giordano’s favor,

Sen. Latimer easily outpaces Jenkins in CE primary By JAMES PERO Staff Writer Westchester County’s marquis political race of the year has finally solidified its opponents after state Sen. George Latimer convincingly defeated county Legislator Ken Jenkins in a Democratic primary. According to preliminary county Board of Elections tallies, Latimer won the Sept. 12 county executive primary quite comfortably, reeling in 63 percent of the vote to Jenkins’ 37 percent. As of press time, the race logged a little more than 37,000 votes cast in total, while there are about 290,000 active Democratic voters countywide. For Latimer, of Rye, the win will act as another notch in his political belt—having won 18 consecutive elections to date—

but will signify only a small step comparatively speaking to what he is gearing up for in his toughest challenge to date this fall. In the coming months, Latimer will look to unseat incumbent County Executive Rob Astorino, a Republican, who has held the county’s highest elected office since 2010. “This will be the toughest,” Latimer admitted. “Every race, once you reach it, it will be the toughest…. But each one makes you stronger for the next race.” Astorino has already won re-election once, defeating New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson, a Democrat, in 2013. In addition, Astorino has also overcome a sizeable voter registration disadvantage in the county where Democrats outnumber Republicans by more than a 2-to-1 margin. Latimer will also likely be

outspent by Astorino, who has approximately $3.2 million in campaign finances, according to filings with the state Board of Elections, as of press time. Meanwhile, Latimer has raised $354,000, according to recent filings. Despite the decisive edge in funding, Latimer has a history of beating opponents who outspend him, including a record-setting race, at the time, against Bob Cohen, a Republican candidate for state senator, in which more than $4.5 million was spent, primarily by Cohen. For Jenkins, of Yonkers, his political career may be over. By choosing to run for county executive, Jenkins relinquished an opportunity to run for re-election to his legislative seat representing the county’s 16th District; Jenkins has served in that

allowing him to appear on the ballot in the primary. “At this point, we will abide by the rule of the people, said Joe Angilletta, Mastrogiacomo-Luongo’s campaign manager and uncle. “We were looking for a different outcome, but that’s what happens when people choose and that’s democracy.” Giordano’s candidacy was first called into question in July after the Review discovered that he owns a home in the village of Brewster in Putnam County in addition to his residence at 14 Woodside Ave. in West Harrison. On tax forms, he has indicated that his primary residence is his Blossom Lane property in Brewster. Under that address, Giordano collects a School Tax Relief Exemption, known as the STAR exemption, which he’s received since 2001. According to the New York state Department of Taxation and Finance, multiple-property owners in the state must collect a STAR exemption only on the property they consider their primary residence, defined as the location where they spend the majority of their time. With Giordano’s victory, the spotlight will now shift to the general election where the mayor, town clerk and two members of the Town Council are up for re-election. Giordano could not be reached for comment, as of press time. CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com

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Fox charged again in death of M’ville student By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer The Rye woman responsible for running over Manhattanville College student Robby Schartner last year has been indicted on further charges as her case moves into state Supreme Court. Emma Fox, 25, who was charged with an aggravated DWI and first-degree manslaughter for striking and killing the student almost a year ago in an alleged drunken-driving incident, has now been indicted on second-degree vehicular manslaughter, reckless driving, speeding and two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol by the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office. Fox appeared before a grand jury on Sept. 11. Last October, Schartner, of Fishkill, was walking along Westchester Avenue, returning to his Harrison campus from a night out in downtown White Plains, before Fox struck and killed the 21-year-old with her car, a 2012 Nissan Sentra. Fox was travelling eastbound at around 5 a.m. when the incident occurred. The indictment states that Fox told a White Plains police officer she was “driving her car eastbound on Westchester Avenue from Silver Lake to her home in Rye when she took

her eyes off the road to glance at her GPS for directions and felt her vehicle strike an unknown object.” At the time of her arrest, police measured Fox with a blood alcohol level 0.21; the legal limit in New York is 0.08. The new charges come a month after Donna Juliette Ann Hall, Schartner’s mother, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Fox and The Pub, the bar in Rye where she allegedly consumed alcohol for hours. In her lawsuit, Hall is challenging that the bar, which is located on Elm Place, continued to serve Fox between approximately 12 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. while she was “visibly intoxicated” just before the incident. After Schartner’s death, Manhattanville College modified its shuttle bus service hour in response to growing criticism from the student body about the safety of its schedule, which made its final return to campus at 1:30 a.m. The college reinstated Friday and Saturday late night hours from the previous year which had been discontinued. As of press time, the shuttle bus returns to campus as late as 3:30 a.m. under the current schedule. Fox, who is currently out on bail, is set to be arraigned on the

At a glance Emma Fox has been indicted on further charges for striking and killing Manhattanville College student Robby Schartner The Westchester County District Attorney’s Office has charged Fox with second-degree vehicular manslaughter, reckless driving, speeding and two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol Schartner was killed last October while returning to campus from a night out in downtown White Plains

indictment in Westchester County Court in White Plains on Sept. 11. She was released from Westchester County Jail last November on a $100,000 bail. Stephen Lewis, an attorney representing Fox, did not respond to a request for comment. CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com

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What’s going on... Harrison Public Library

ard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. Celebrate early childhood through music and movement. Children and parents are sure to love the captivating songs, live accordion music, and activities designed with specific cognitive milestones in mind. This class will feature a variety of child-sized instruments and props, and a wealth of both traditional and original songs to add to your singalong repertoire. Get ready for a fun, creative, and engaging experience.

Discovery Play

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

Demystifying Medicare On Saturday, Sept. 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. This presentation of the library system’s Westchester Seniors Out Speaking is perfect for anyone trying to navigate their way through our complicated healthcare system for older adults. It will help those who already have Medicare, as well as people soon to be 65, planning their retirement, or assisting relatives and friends with their medical decisions and paperwork. The engaging, interactive program outlines the various parts of Medicare and lays out the costs associated with the medical and drug insurance provided by the government and private companies. Register online or by phone at 835-0324. Walk-ins welcomed.

Storytime & Craft On Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. Join the library for a storytime and simple craft to take home.

Iris Ornig and the Whole Wide World On Sunday, Sept. 17 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. Iris Ornig and the Whole Wide World includes Ornig, bassist/composer/arranger, Addison Frei on piano, and Ronen Itzik on drums. The performance features an exquisite collection of songs from around the world—songs from the Great American Songbook to contemporary pop music, as well as traditional folk music from all over the world.

Sing Along Sundays with Chloe On Sundays from 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Rich-

On Monday, Sept. 18 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. Play is important work. It requires concentration, problem-solving, cooperation, and creativity. It promotes movement, persistence, and self-expression. The library believes in the positive impact of play, and invites you and your child to join in this meaningful and fun pursuit.

Toddler Fall Craft On Monday, Sept. 18 and Thursday, Sept. 21 from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the West Harrison Branch. For up to age 5. After a storytime, participants will make a fun, fall-themed craft.

English Conversation Partners On Mondays from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. Brush up on your English conversation skills in this friendly, informal setting.

Canasta Club On Tuesdays from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the West Harrison Branch. For adults. Experienced players only for Canasta; no experience necessary for Mexican Train (dominos). For more information, call the library at 948-2092.

Movers and Shakers On Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. For ages 18 months old and up. This is a 30-minute movement-based class for parents or caregivers and toddlers. Library staff utilize fun, interactive movement songs and rhymes to encourage singing, dancing and playing, while emphasizing adult-child interaction and focusing on key early literacy skills.

Crochet and Knitting On Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the West Harrison Branch. Want to learn how to knit or crochet a simple scarf? Join this class. Drop in anytime and bring hooks, needles and yarn or prac-

tice with the library’s. No registration required. Call 948-2092 for more information.

rison Branch. Practice your Spanish with Mariella. Knowledge of basic Spanish required.

Preschool LEGO Play

Wow Your Crowd: A Storytelling Workshop

On Wednesdays from 10:15 a.m. to noon at the West Harrison Branch. For ages 1 to 5. Come to the library and play with LEGO pieces. Both DUPLO and preschool sets will be available for play.

Bouncing Babies On Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. For non-walkers. Join Miss Claudia in a lapsit program including songs, rhymes and finger-plays. This program cultivates phonological abilities such as sound and word recognition through repeated interaction.

Pajama Party with Chloe On Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the West Harrison Branch. For children up to age 4; siblings are welcome. Participants can wear pajamas and sing with Chloe during this evening class with songs, music and more. No registration required.

On Friday, Sept. 22 from 4 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. Learn how to tell stories or improve your storytelling skills with Anthony J. Valbiro. You will participate in games and activities designed to help you become comfortable sharing tales with friends and families. Who knows—you might even wind up on a stage some day. No registration. Limited to 15 participants; first come, first served. Open to adults and teens.

Kitty Yoga On Saturday, Sept. 23 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. Yoga in the company of cats. Adoptable kittens are coming to the library for Kitty Yoga. For adults and ages 12 and up, accompanied by an adult. Please register online or by calling the library at 835-0324.

SCORE: One-On-One Mentoring

Girls Who Code Club

On Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. SCORE Westchester matches you with experienced small business advisors who work with you on your specific business needs. On Sept. 20, a local Paychex human resource professional will outline ways you can shape both company policy and culture with a handbook. You’ll learn about the concept of culture and why it’s important, the value of a well-designed handbook, the legislative foundation for developing a handbook, and best practices. This seminar also includes five key decisions required to start putting a well-written handbook together, and other topics and perspectives your business is sure to benefit from. Buffet supper provided. Registration is recommended. Call SCORE to schedule an appointment at 948-3907.

Continuing Saturday, Sept. 30 at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. For girls in grades 6–12. Curious about computers? Join this club and learn to code. Girls Who Code is a national nonprofit organization leading the movement to inspire, educate and equip girls with the computing skills to pursue 21st-century opportunities. Build cool projects, learn about working in the tech community and gain valuable skills for your future. This is an ongoing program where each week builds on skills learned in previous weeks. Other dates in this 10-week series are Oct. 7, 21 and 28; Nov. 11 and 18; and December 2, 9 and 16. Registration required online or by calling the library at 835-0324.

Storytime for Toddlers On Thursdays from 9:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. For ages 1 to 4. This program encourages pre-reading skills and develops listening skills through stories and songs.

Chloe’s Sign & Play On Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. Give your child the gift of language. Sign & Play is a fun class where families can learn to communicate with their pre-verbal children using real signs from American Sign Language. Based on the award-winning Baby Signing Time series, this class will give parents a window into the hearts and minds of their little ones. Through fun songs, stories and games, parents and children will learn many useful signs for everyday communication.

Petite Concerts On Friday, Sept. 22 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. For babies up to age 5. With Chi-Chi Lin Bestmann. Children will dance and move to a wide range of songs and classical music from Bach to “Do Re Mi” and ABC’s.

Conversational Spanish On Fridays from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the West Har-

Harrison Recreation Please be aware that parents must have a current 2017 ID card to register children for all programs. Visit harrison-ny.gov/recreation for more information on programs and the Recreation Department.

Flag Football League The fall season’s tentative start date is Sept. 10. Harrison Flag Football League focuses on the fundamentals of the game. For children in grades K–8. Fee: $200. For more information, please visit harrisonyouthflagfootball.com or call Joe Gallace at 924-8380.

KinderKickers – Soccer For boys and girls who will be entering kindergarten in September. The program starts on Sept. 23 through Nov. 4. Fee: $75. Visit harrison-ny.gov/recreation for more information and to register.

First-Grade Strikers – Soccer For boys and girls entering first grade in September. The program starts on Sept. 23 through Nov. 4. Fee: $75. Visit harrison-ny.gov/recreation for more information and to register. 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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Tuckahoe native advances to U.S. By TAYLOR BROWN General Assignment Reporter

David Fillis, a native of Tuckahoe, was promoted to U.S. Navy captain in August after serving more than 20 years in the Navy Reserves. Fillis was first notified that he was up for promotion six months prior, and attributes this advancement in part to the year he spent working for the Military Sealift Command, MSC, in Kuwait. MSC personnel help transport and restock ships for all U.S. Military services and government agencies. In 2003, Fillis’ MSC team was stationed at the port of Ash Shuaybah, Kuwait, where they worked on Operation Iraqi Freedom, a mission authorized by President George W. Bush to assassinate Saddam Hussein, the fifth president of Iraq. Fillis, 43, and his team helped bring ships in and out that contained military equipment that was then transported to Iraq. “The time I spent in Kuwait was a great experience overall,” Fillis said. “At the time, you were really part of a major operation.” Donald Moore, a U.S. Navy commander, first met Fillis in 2003 where the two served together in MSC, and said that his promotion to captain came as no surprise. Moore described Fillis as “a dependable and sharp officer, all of his shipmates knew that one day he would become a senior officer.”

Navy captain

David Fillis joined the U.S. Navy Reserves after graduating from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Photo courtesy Wikipedia.org

Third from left, David Fillis receives his promotion to U.S. Navy captain at the Cpl. Jedh C. Barker American Legion Auxiliary Unit 153. Contributed photo

Fillis and Moore also worked together in 2012 as part of the Reserves MSC expeditionary exercise called Cobra Gold. Their unit conducted port operations, which required them to unload cargo and ammunition in Chuk Samet, Thailand.

Along with his work overseas, Fillis also served as a Navy executive officer, where he served as second-in-command He said that ultimately, advancing to a captain position took “a lot of hard work over a long period of time, so [it was] certainly very satisfying to achieve.” After graduating from Tuckahoe High School, Fillis went on to receive a Bachelor of Science

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From left, U.S. Navy Capt. David Fillis and U.S. Navy Cmdr. Donald Moore conduct port operations in Chuk Samet, Thailand. Photo courtesy Donald Moore

in Maritime Transportation from U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York, after which he went on to join the Reserves. Fillis currently serves parttime in the Reserves, which requires that he spend one weekend a month at the Naval Operational Support Center at Fort Dix in Trenton, New Jersey. Fillis is also one of roughly 2,000 strategic sealift officers, which are members of the Reserve who are trained to be able to ship out during times of war. In this position, he is required to receive active duty training. This training helps reinforce skills that Navy personnel have been taught, and prepares them for potential mobilization in the future. Training takes place for two weeks out of the year, and can sometimes require going overseas. Due to the amount of traveling, he said that he can be gone upwards of 17 days in a row.

The Strategic Sealift Officers pin. Photo courtesy David Fillis

“With young children, this can be a challenge, typically for my spouse,” Fillis said. When Fillis is not fulfilling his Reserve requirements, he works full time as an operations manager at Gener8 Maritime, an international oil transportation service. Because of his busy work life, Fillis tries to spend as much time as possible with his wife and two kids, who he lives with in Riverdale, New Jersey. Fillis said he hopes to be able to continue to work his way up the Navy Officer Ranks. “Competition amongst senior officers in the U.S. Navy is keen, and [Fillis’] promotion to captain demonstrates the Navy’s confidence in his ability to lead at the highest levels,” Moore said. CONTACT: taylor@hometwn.com

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Westchester honors those who died on 9/11 In a solemn ceremony Monday night, Westchester County paid tribute to those who died in the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, in-

cluding 111 Westchester residents and 12 former residents. County Executive Rob Astorino presided over the 16th anniversary ceremo-

ny that took place at The Rising, the county’s 9/11 memorial. In his remarks, Astorino made special mention of the first respond-

ers who have died since the attack due to 9/11 related illnesses. “On this day 16 years ago, America was wounded—stunned with a body blow as great structures that symbolized our nation and the fabric of our lives were

Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino delivers his remarks at the 16th anniversary commemoration of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks at The Rising, the county’s 9/11 memorial at Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla. Photo courtesy Westchester County

turned to rubble. Into the horror went our heroes. Without hesitation, cops, firefighters and EMTs rushed to save lives. In doing so, many gave their own,” Astorino said. “Sadly, the dynamism of 9/11 also brings more loss. The bravery did not stop on that day. In the days, weeks, months and years that followed, the mission of saving lives changed to comforting souls; bringing dignity to those who died and closure to those who loved them. For some, these acts of humanity would prove fatal. To work on the Pile was to be surrounded by ash, fumes, and other silent killers.” To an estimated 400 family members and residents that attended the ceremony, Astorino named a number of the fallen first responders who have died in the years after 9/11: • New York City firefighter Luis dePeña, of Mount Vernon • New York City police officer Nicholas Finelli, of Hawthorne • New York City police officer Joseph Heid, of Yonkers • New York City Detective Joseph Seabrook, of Mount Vernon • New York City Detective first grade James W. Monahan, of Ossining • New York City police Capt. Ronald G. Peifer Sr.,

of Hartsdale • Peekskill Detective Charles Wassil Jr., of White Plains • Yonkers police Lt. Roy McLaughlin, of Yonkers • Yonkers police officer Anthony Maggiore, of Cortlandt • Fairview firefighter Robert A. Mentrasti, of Greenburgh

Specifically he cited Battalion Chief Kevin Byrnes Sr., who, after 9/11 spent the next years of his life at the Pile on and around ground zero, died from lung disease in 2004. He is listed as the fifth NYFD firefighter—and the first from Westchester—to have died from illness related to 9/11. During the ceremony, Astorino was joined by Anne Byrnes, the widow of Byrnes, to lay a commemorative wreath on the Beam of Remembrance. Pulled from the ashes of the World Trade Center, the Beam of Remembrance was dedicated in 2013 as “a lasting reminder of our nation’s sacrifice, courage and strength on that fateful day.” “Along with their names, we will tell the world that the lives we lost to 9/11 are lives that make us all stronger,” Astorino said. “The human spirit is a giving spirit that cannot be extinguished. That is the enduring message of 9/11 that we celebrate each year.” (Submitted)

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Remembering 9/11 and being prepared HARRISON HAPPENINGS Mayor Ron Belmont

On Monday, I had the honor of attending the 16th anniversary remembrance service at the 9/11 Memorial at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla. It was a solemn yet moving commemoration, honoring the memory of those who perished on that day. Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino also attended and was accompanied by Westchester family members who lost loved ones on 9/11. Family members and elected officials read the names of the more than 100 Westchester residents who died in the terrorist attacks. In addition to a bagpipe procession and a choral performance, the ceremony also included a laying of the wreath and a lovely benediction. It was a thoughtful and somber tribute to all who were lost that day. Please make note of the following announcement: The Harrison Police Department is reminding all residents to lock your car whenever it is left unattended. Please do your part in reducing these crimes

of opportunity and, as always, report any suspicious person or activity to the Police Department via 911 or 967-5111. Last Sunday, the Harrison Public Library did a wonderful job hosting the Play-2-Learn Festival. Our community’s young children and their families participated in the program which was geared toward using play as a learning tool. Play has proven to be an accurate marker for future academic success, and the children enjoyed a series of activities designed to encourage early literacy and resourceful problem solving techniques. I would like to extend my congratulations to the library staff for putting together this valuable enrichment program. It was wonderful to see our youngest residents engaged in this very important and worthwhile experience. On a related note, the Harrison Public Library continues to offer outstanding programs for our entire community. On the second Tuesday of each month, at 7 p.m., residents and patrons are invited to Local Talents Open Mic Night. Participants are encouraged to read it, speak it, sing it, and own it at the open mic night organized by The Harrison Players. Bring a short

piece (maximum of eight minutes in length) to share with a general audience, or simply join in and listen to works that may be meeting others’ ears for the first time. Registration starts at 7 p.m.; the shows begin at 7:30 p.m. I would like to remind residents to refrain from putting any toxic materials on their property as a way to deter unwanted animals. A pesticide label, located on packaging of all pesticides and most toxic compounds, is deemed a legal document and expressly outlines appropriate use and application. If humans or animals are injured, due to misapplication, liability may result. Please proceed with caution. In closing, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced that September is Preparedness Month across New York state. Storm season is upon us and individuals, families and businesses are encouraged to take this time to review their disaster plans and insure preparedness for man made or natural adversities. This is a very important measure and can be instrumental in protecting families and loved ones. New York state has developed the following website to guide citizens in preparation for any type of incident: nyprepare.gov.

Empire Casino to host first Westchester Wingfest

By SIBYLLA CHIPAZIWA Assistant Editor Westchester County is finally going to pay homage to the chicken wing, as Empire City Casino and Westchester Magazine will join forces to hold the first ever Wingfest on Saturday, Sept. 16. Erin Murphy, Empire’s communications director, said given football season is officially underway, Wingfest made sense, calling beer, football and wings “the perfect trifecta.” “Empire City Casino is always looking for fun, new events to host and different experiences to offer our guests,” Murphy said. “When we started thinking for something for fall, beer and football kept coming into mind, which ultimately led to bar food and thus, wings.” As of press time, there are 30 wing vendors, coming from as far as Fairfield County, Connecticut. There will also be three food trucks, including one offering ice

cream. The event is strictly for those ages 21 and up, as beer is included in the ticket price. Live music, contests and more are also in store in what is sure to be a fun-filled four hours, kicking off at 2 p.m. Local wing vendors include Alvin & Friends, of New Rochelle; Coal’s Pizza, of Bronxville; Mickey Spillane’s, of Eastchester; Rye Roadhouse, of Rye; The Craftsman Ale House, of Harrison; and The Wooden Spoon, of New Rochelle. The increasingly popular HooDoo Brown Barbeque of Ridgefield, Connecticut, will also be in the running. While patrons will receive a token to vote for the best wing vendor upon entry, there will be five official judges mingling with the crowd, selecting the best of traditional buffalo, barbecue, most flavorful and most creative. Empire’s own Dan Rooney’s sports pub will be participating in the contest as well, with Ex-

ecutive Sous Chef Matt Heisel offering two sauces on the pub’s popular wings. He added that the barbecue sauce he created for the pub took him almost a month and a half to develop. “We are doing a twist on everything for Wingfest; we’re just throwing it out there,” Heisel said, mentioning a vindaloo wing: a garlic and wine-marinated wing, covered with a curry sauce that is earthy, spicy and a little sweet, characteristics of the Indian seasoning. The second sauce will be a play on Heisel’s own barbecue sauce, made just for the event. Tickets on Sept. 16 will be $60 on site, which will include unlimited food, unlimited beer and $10 free play at the casino. For more information and to purchase tickets ahead of time, visit westchestermagazine.com/wingfest. If you miss out, you can follow the action on social media with the hashtag #WMWingfest. CONTACT: sibylla@hometwn.com

Smile! Bucky is a typical happy, friendly, outgoing, goofy Lab mix, about 1 to 2 years old and 37 pounds. He is a real handsome boy who plays well with other dogs, especially young females. He is working on his manners training and is finding his crate to be a happy place. Bucky is neutered, vaccinated, dewormed and microchipped. Make him part of your family for an adoption donation of $300. Call 834-6955 or visit NY-PetRescue.org. (Submitted)

Wing vendors include the increasingly popular HooDoo Brown Barbeque of Ridgefield, Connecticut, which will offer its smoked chicken wings. Photo courtesy Facebook

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Local gym hosts first

fitness expo By TAYLOR BROWN General Assignment Reporter After coming under new management in February, AJ Canonico and Michael Genardi, co-owners of Harrison Strength & Fitness, held their first expo to show fitness enthusiasts what businesses in and around Harrison have to offer. On Aug. 26, more than 50 interested locals came to Harrison Strength & Fitness, HSF, located at 75 Calvert St., to experience cooking presentations, learn about nutritional supplements and observe fitness demonstrations. “I was just surprised at how many businesses and people were providing these types of [health]

services right in downtown Harrison,” Canonico told the Review. One of the vendors included Susan Saccardo, a representative for Juice Plus+, a chewable supplement that provides the consumer with nutrition from fruits and vegetables. “[Juice Plus+ is] designed to bridge the gap in our nutrition from what we do eat every day to what we should eat every day,” she said. Saccardo, who has been a personal trainer for 15 years, said she began working for Juice Plus+ after feeling like nutrition was lacking from her business. “I felt it was important for me to be part of [the expo] because

AJ Canonico, co-owner of Harrison Strength & Fitness.

we’re geared towards helping educate the community about the benefits of whole food nutrition,” she said. “The more people we talk to, the more of an impact we can make.” Along with nutritional supplements, AJ Fusco, a local chef and firefighter who runs a healthy eating blog at ForkandHoseCo.com, put on a cooking demonstration in collaboration with Down to Earth Farmers Markets, a company that brings local vendors together for weekly farmers markets during the spring and summer. Kate Cascone, Down to Earth Market’s territory manager for Westchester County, said its mission was to emphasize the impor-

Visitors of the expo learn about FOCUSAID, a beverage intended to help create mental clarity and aid in focus. Photos courtesy AJ Canonico

tance of buying local produce and supporting local farmers markets. The audience learned how to make Fusco’s Romesco sauce and received recipe cards detailing how to recreate the sauce. “Shopping farmers markets is a different experience, we found it was helpful to people to have recipes and cooking demos to highlight that,” said Dacotah Rousseau, marketing and communications manager for Down to Earth Markets. Derrick De La Cruz, an independent personal trainer, joined the mix of health enthusiasts to talk about the Hybrid Strength Club, a class that incorporates high intensity movements and

strength training for people ages 18 and up. “I want everyone to realize that everyone is strong in their own unique way,” De La Cruz said. “I want people to realize they’re capable of doing more than they think they can do, as long as they put their mind to it.” De La Cruz’s classes will take place on Wednesdays and Saturdays at HSF. Meanwhile, the facility also offers fitness programs including CrossFit, a workout with varied, high-intensity movements, training for Strongman competitions, a contest where contestants lift heavy, everyday objects over long distances to determine the

The first Harrison Strength & Fitness expo brought in more than 50 people.

World’s Strongest Man, and a Run Club led by Canonico, which helps improve members’ running. Although first established back in 2012, Canonico referred to the HSF event as a “grand opening” for him and Genardi, and believed it was a success overall. He said that after speaking with the businesses involved, they plan to host the expo next year. “I hope that people were equally as surprised as we were to find how much there is available in terms of the variety of health and wellness providers [in Harrison],” Canonico said. “[There is] truly something for everyone.” CONTACT: taylor@hometwn.com

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ums, styles and inspirations. Artists choose their locations, RAC posts them to a Google Map, and visitors are encouraged to find and observe the painters at work. On-location painting will be done on Friday and Saturday, followed by a reception at the RAC on Saturday. A live auction will take place later that night for the newly painted works that were created throughout the weekend. For more information and an updated map on painters’ chosen locations, visit ryeartscenter.org. -Mary Alice Franklin

New Rochelle Opera celebrates Bernstein

Arts Alive grants for artists, arts groups ArtsWestchester works hard to ensure access to the arts for all Westchester residents, especially in areas that are underserved. Arts Alive grants are the most effective means for making this mission a reality. The organization is now accepting applications from nonprofit arts organizations, and individual and teaching artists, for the 2018 grants program. Supported programs incorporate the community and help to bring vibrant arts and cultural activities to a wide audience. Past grants have helped to fund murals, theatrical performances, cultural heritage festivals and more. The deadline for applications is Oct. 4. Funds are available in three categories. Arts Alive Project Grants provide financial support for a range of projects that demonstrate a strong community benefit. Arts Alive Artist Grants provide direct support to artists for the creation of new work related to the community. Arts Alive Arts Education Grants provide support for partnerships between individual artists or organizations and Westchester public schools (K–12), after-school programming or lifelong learning programs. Arts Alive Project Grants are made possible with funds from the Decentralization Program—a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the New York state Legislature—and administered by ArtsWestchester. For guidelines and applications, visit artsw.org/artsalive. -Mary Alice Franklin

Rye Arts Center holds outdoor painting On Sept. 15 and 16, dozens of painters will populate the Sound Shore with easels and inspiration. During Rye Arts Center’s , RAC, biennial “Painters on Location” event, artists in various locations along the Sound Shore will paint scenes that are inspired by the landscape, seascape and surroundings in a plein-air (the act of painting outdoors) “paint-out.” Participating artists approach their work with varied medi-

On Sept. 17, New Rochelle Opera, NRO, will pay tribute to the music of composer Leonard Bernstein, author of some of the most iconic musical and operatic scores in memory. A celebration of the 60th anniversary of “West Side Story,” this “Bernstein and Friends” concert will include a guest appearance by baritone Miguel Acevedo and will feature NRO singers Kelli Butler, Edith Dowd, Tom Mulder and Wayne Hu, who will perform selections from “West Side Story” and “Candide.” The program, which will be narrated by NRO’s co-founder and artistic director Camille Coppola, will also include works by Bernstein’s contemporaries, including songs from notable 1950s musicals by Rodgers & Hammerstein, Jerome Kern, George Gershwin and more. The midday performance will be dedicated to Tony Award-winning singer and actress Barbara Cook, who passed away last month. The actress originated the role of Cunegonde in Bernstein’s “Candide.” The performance will take place in the Christopher Murphy Auditorium at Iona College. For more information, visit nropera.org. -Mary Alice Franklin

September arts festival highlights Sept. 15-17: Fall Crafts at Lyndhurst On the sprawling lawns of Tarrytown’s Lyndhurst Mansion on Sept. 15 to 17, with a backdrop of the Hudson River, will be a festival to celebrate handmade arts and crafts. Artrider Productions presents the work of 300 emerging and seasoned artists who will offer one-of-a-kind items, from earrings made of stingray to flowers made from

glass. An interactive puppet theater and handson demonstrations of wheel thrown pottery and woodturning are designed to keep even small children occupied and entertained. Guests can make a day of their visit by enjoying gourmet foods and taking a tour of the mansion. For more information, visit artrider.com. Sept. 23 & 24: Armonk Outdoor Art Show The 56th annual Armonk Outdoor Art Show features 185 artists from 29 states as well as Israel and Canada. This juried festival showcases fresh and diverse art in a variety of mediums and subjects, from Jonathan Spector’s surf photography to Dwight Baird’s paintings about daily struggles in Cuba. The new addition of a children’s tent will provide free activities, including workshops by Neuberger Museum of Art, for children of all ages. Also new this year is the offering of beer and wine for guests to enjoy while browsing the gift-worthy works. For more information, visit armonkoutdoorartshow.org. -Mary Alice Franklin

Katonah Museum of Art: ‘Wall to Wall’ exhibit

Katonah Museum of Art’s, KMA, “Wall to Wall: Carpets by Artists” exhibition examines the advancement of contemporary art practices through one of history’s most ancient mediums: the artist carpet. The exhibition, on view through Oct. 1, features 17 international artists who demonstrate how and why the carpet continues to be a prominent medium in today’s art realm. Although the carpet is occasionally viewed as an artless item of décor, for present artists it is a source of inspiration because of its illuminating creative components, from color and material to composition and production. The wide range of carpets, organized by the Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland and curator Dr. Cornelia Lauf, are hung like paintings on the walls and subtly reveal the collaboration between art, culture, manufacturing and geopolitics. These interwoven relationships expose developments in traditional artisanal techniques throughout the world. In conjunction with the exhibition, KMA will offer a series of events that will provide guests with an in-depth look at “Wall to Wall” and its exhibiting artists. Through Oct. 1, visitors are invited to the KMA’s learning center for a hands-on weaving workshop, where they will contribute to a large weaving installation. Artist Lindsay Carone’s “Twisting Textiles” workshop will instruct participants on how to combine recycled materials and diverse craft techniques to create textured artworks (Sept. 17). “Stroller Tours” and “Senior Socials” will take families and seniors on exclusive tours led by expert docents (Sept. 15). Audiences can also join KMA’s “Picture and Prose Book Club” for a curator-led tour of “Wall to Wall” and a discussion on Marta Morazzoni’s novel “The Invention of Truth,” a story about 300 women who embroidered the 11th century textile masterpiece, “The Bayeux Tapestry” (Sept. 18). For more information, visit katonahmuseum.org. -Rocío De La Roca

Contemporary dance workshops in Yonkers

Sidra Bell Dance New York, SBDNY, is presenting a series of community outreach workshops in Yonkers this fall. Designed to appeal to a broad range of people of all skill levels, these contemporary dance workshops will encourage

participants to access their imagination while they practice, and learn more about, movement and conditioning. A live DJ, Drew Lewis, will play a blend of jazz, house and electronica music to inspire participants, who will be encouraged to practice improvisation. In addition to the workshop, a company dancer will be on-site to perform a short excerpt of the company’s newest work, “MÖNSTER OUTSIDE.” Each workshop will end with a dialogue about the creative process. Sessions will take place on Sept. 21 and Oct. 20 at PC4 Purchase College Center for Community and Culture in Yonkers. Future dates will be announced. This series is supported by one of ArtsWestchester’s Arts Alive grants. For more information about these workshops and to register, visit sidrabelldanceny.org/outreach. -Mary Alice Franklin

International jazz in downtown White Plains The award-winning White Plains Jazz Fest will continue to bring its international jazz music to downtown White Plains. Presented by ArtsWestchester, the city of White Plains and White Plains BID, the five-day festival, which began on Sept. 13 and continues through Sept. 17, hosts a series of diverse concerts at different venues throughout the city. On Sept. 15, Colombian pianist and composer Pablo Mayor and his “Folklore Urbano” Septet will transport audiences from the stage at ArtsWestchester’s intimate gallery all the way to South America. While Mayor incorporates Afro-Cuban and Latin jazz genres to his compositions, his music primarily preserves the folkloric sound of his native county. He explains, “My sound is modern but at no cost to the traditions, which are at the heart of the music.” On Sept. 16, guests can enjoy a midday performance while they shop at The Galleria at White Plains as Charlie Lagond and Kaleidoscope present jazz fusion, world beat and funk music. Later that evening, Cuban saxophone virtuoso Paquito D’Rivera will join the list of performers with a concert at the White Plains Performing Arts Center. The 14-time Grammy Award winner will bring his lively Latin jazz styles to the stage, including tango, Venezuelan waltz and straight bebop. Jazz Fest culminates with an eclectic blend of sounds, from Brazilian-infused rhythms to soulful New Orleans jazz, during a free, outdoor White Plains Jazz and Food Festival on Mamaroneck Avenue on Sept. 17. The line-up of performers includes SUNY Purchase Jazz All-Stars, Sage, the Kenny Lee All Stars, Steve Kroon’s Latin Jazz Sextet, and Donald Harrison. The full-day celebration will encompass international music, as well as foods of Africa, Cuba, Puerto Rico and more, making the event an allaround cultural experience for all audiences. For more information, visit artsw.org/jazzfest. -Rocío De La Roca These articles appear in the September 2017 issue of ArtsNews, ArtsWestchester’s monthly publication. ArtsNews is distributed throughout Westchester County. A digital copy of the full issue is also available at artsw.org/artsnews.

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Enough of America’s Team LIVE MIKE Mike Smith

Scientists predict that when the big nuclear war comes, wiping humans off the face of the earth, only a scant few life forms on the planet—like cockroaches—will survive the fallout. Of course, one would have to imagine that Dallas Cowboys fans will still be around, too. On Sunday night, I headed out to one of our local establishments to take in the primetime Week One showdown between the Giants and the hated Cowboys. This being the season opener—and New York—I expected to be greeted by a sea of Big Blue jerseys when I walked into the bar. Instead, the place was packed with jerseys proudly bearing the names of Emmitt Smith, Michael Irvin and Tony Romo. What, I thought to myself, is going on here? Billing themselves as America’s Team, the Dallas Cowboys do, in fact, have a nationwide fanbase.

It’s not hard to understand why. Throughout the franchise’s history, there have been a few stretches of dominance—like the Roger Staubach-led teams of the 1970s and the Troy Aikman Cowboys of the early 1990s—that have helped the Cowboys become one of the most visible, successful organizations in the NFL. So it’s no surprise that fans who came of age during these periods might have a fondness for the ballclub. But while I can understand how NFL watchers who live in areas without a local team may gravitate to Dallas fandom, I can not for the life of me understand how the tristate area, home to the Cowboys’ biggest rival, has become an absolute breeding ground for Jerry Jones acolytes. I bet Boston Red Sox fans living in New England don’t wander into their local pubs only to find the place crawling with pinstripe-clad Yankee fans. I get it; maybe I’m just salty about the way the Giants played in their 19-3 loss. I mean, had the G-Men not put forth such a subpar

effort, maybe I wouldn’t even have noticed the makeup of the crowd. But with each New York drive that ended in a three-and-out, the Cowboys fans got louder, chirping about how, for the second year in a row, the NFC East was theirs this season. It was certainly not how I wanted to start the 2017 NFL campaign. Right now, what scares me about the Cowboys is that they are poised to be good for a very long time. They’ve got a solid second-year quarterback in Dak Prescott, an all-world running back in Ezekiel Elliot, and the best offensive line in the league. It’s a recipe for sustained success, which means that pretty soon, we’re going to have a new generation of New York-bred Dallas fans taking over our local bars on game day. If this keeps up, I’m going to have to find a new place to watch my games. I hear Antarctica is lovely this time of year.

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Huskies blank Blue Devils GIRLS SOCCER

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Game Notes: • Cara Traficante had three goals and an assist • Harrison is currently 4-0 on the season • The Huskies will play rival Rye on Sept. 18

By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor On Sept. 12, the Harrison girls soccer team continued their undefeated start to the season with an 8-0 home win over Saunders. For a young Huskies’ group starting to round into form, the game was yet another step forward in terms of establishing the identity of a team with aspirations of a deep postseason run. Harrison piled the points on early, led by a Cara Traficante hat trick and two goals from Amelia Fischer, but according to head coach Jon-Erik Zappala, the final score wasn’t as important as the chance for Harrison to fine-tune their style of play on Tuesday. “We’ve been working on attacking in the final third, and yesterday, they really executed that within the first couple of minutes,” Zappala said. “After that, we were really looking to utilize our formation instead of just being goal hungry and were playing more possession instead of just going forward.” With his young squad at 4-0, Zappala has been pleased thus far with the Huskies’ ability to adjust to the speed of the game on the varsity level. The team’s solid start has helped a roster with 12 underclassmen gain some much-needed confidence as tougher games—and the league schedule—loom. “That momentum really helps everyone, from people scoring goals to just having faith in their teammates,” the coach said. “And not just the younger girls either; our seniors and juniors looked up to a lot of the girls who graduated and they are really starting to trust the younger players as well.”

That trust, he added, will be especially important as the team prepares for a tough stretch and the bulk of their league schedule. “Before the start of the season, we talked about the four core values of being a good teammate; being hard-working, vocal, cooperative and encouraging,” Zappala said. “They’ve been doing all of that so far, and [against Saunders] we started to be more vocal as well.” The Huskies will be back in action on Sept. 14, after press time, when they travel to Pearl River, and will host rival Rye on Monday, Sept. 18. This next stretch, Zappala said, should put Harrison’s early lessons to good use. “I think the confidence is growing, we need to continue to be vocal and work on our off-ball movement,” he said. “We’ve got to continue to use all of the supporting players and not be in the mindset that we always have to push forward.”

Darya Khodakhah pushes past a defender on Sept. 12.

Mikayla Tucci challenges the Blue Devils’ keeper at Harrison High School. Tucci scored a goal for the Huskies.

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Cara Traficante controls the ball against Saunders. Traficante had three goals and an assist in Harrison’s 8-0 win.

Hayley Amann sends a ball to a teammate against Saunders. Photos/Mike Smith

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