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SUNY Purchase presents Durst lecture series

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ON LIFE

Pet Rescue in Harrison is helping pet shelters in Texas affected by the devastation of Hurricane Harvey by taking in more than 35 adoptable dogs and providing those shelters with food, blankets and crate donations. For more, see page 6. Photo courtesy Facebook.com/NYPetRescue

Library Play2Learn Festival draws record crowds The Harrison Public Library Foundation’s Play2Learn Festival drew record crowds to Riis Park on Sept. 10. An estimated 2,000 kids and their parents thronged the park and the library itself in celebration of play as a learning process. More than 20 hands-on activities kept them both busy and delighted on a perfect September day. “We are ecstatic about the response to our second annual festival,” said Galina Chernykh, director of the Harrison Public library. “It really showed how much our community loves its kids and how much its Library

loves them, too.” This was the second annual Play2Learn Festival. The event was created in 2016 to celebrate the importance of play in a child’s life and to help parents and their kids experience the many ways to learn while playing. The festival was free to the public. “The Play2Learn Festival was made possible by the hard work of 50 dedicated volunteers and generous donations from local businesses and individuals led by Fidelity Investments and Willow Ridge Country Club,” said Dave Donelson, president of the

Harrison Public Library Foundation. “It is a prime example of how donors can really do something tangible to enhance the quality of life in Harrison.” The costs of the event were entirely covered by donations. Popular attractions included the Bubble Bus, Nora’s Ovenworks cookie art, constructing Dr. Seuss characters with Legos, creating your own soft drinks courtesy of Pepsi, and playing an endless variety of musical instruments. Popular food vendors and representatives of the Harrison Farmers’ Market offered refreshments and musical enter-

tainment continued throughout the event. Joining the crowd was County Executive Rob Astorino, who proclaimed the date “Harrison Public Library Play2Learn Festival Day” in Westchester County. State Assemblyman David Buchwald also delivered a proclamation honoring the festival in the 92nd Assembly District. Other notables in attendance included state Sen. George Latimer and Mayor Ron Belmont. The Harrison Public Library is located at 2 Bruce Ave. in Harrison. For more information, visit Harrisonpl.org. (Submitted)

SUNY Purchase College will present Michael Chabon: A Reading and Conversation on Sept. 25. The program, which is free and open to the public, will take place at SUNY Purchase in the Natural Sciences Building Lecture Hall located at 735 Anderson Hill Road in Purchase. The bestselling author, who has won a Pulitzer Prize and many other awards, has been named Suny Purchase’s 2017-2018 Roy and Shirley Durst Distinguished Chair in Literature, and will be featured in a series of events. “Michael Chabon is a perfect fit for the position of the Roy and Shirley Durst Distinguished Chair in Literature,” said Anthony Domestico, assistant professor of literature at SUNY Purchase. “His varied tastes are reflected in the programs he’s designed for the coming year: a lecture and a reading from his work, a film screening and a public conversation with Neil Gaiman. He has a fascinating mind and is a distinctive prose stylist. We’re lucky to have him with us for the 2017-2018 academic year.”​ One of the most acclaimed and popular contemporary American authors, Michael Chabon received a Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and more than 30 other awards. The bestselling novelist is the author of “The Mysteries of Pittsburgh,” “A Model World,” “Wonder Boys,” “Werewolves in their Youth,” “The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay,” “Summerland,” “The Final Solution,” “The Yiddish Policemen’s Union,” “Maps & Legends,” “Gentlemen of the Road,” “Telegraph Avenue,” “Moonglow,” and “The Astonishing Secret of Awesome Man.” Kathleen McCormick, profes-

Michael Chabon. Photo courtesy Benjamin Tice Smith

sor of literature and pedagogy at SUNY Purchase, commented, “There’s a keen frisson at Purchase since it was announced that Michael Chabon was becoming the Roy and Shirley Durst Distinguished Chair in Literature. Chabon’s a wonderfully capacious and beautiful writer, moving easily across genres—sci fi, magic realism, comic-book heroes, and now he’s written a ‘fictional memoir,’ ‘Moonglow.’ I’m teaching the book and it is inspiring students to read more of Chabon’s work. His range and ease of blending literary and genre fiction will have incredible appeal to the Purchase community.” The Durst Distinguished Lecture Series and the Roy and Shirley Durst Distinguished Chair in Literature are funded by the Roy and Shirley Durst Distinguished Chair in Literature Endowment. The mission of the Durst programs is to infuse the experience and intellect of leading writers into the SUNY Purchase community, while providing diverse opportunities for these writers to interact with students and influence campus life. For more information, please visit purchase.edu or call 251-6550. (Submitted)

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Westchester Tourism has record-breaking year Westchester County’s travel and tourism industry continues to grow with visitor spending reaching a record $1.82 billion in 2016, a 31 percent increase since 2009. “Once again, these numbers show that tourism continues to be an economic driver for Westchester County,” said Westchester County Executive Robert P. Astorino. “Year after year, more visitors come here for business and pleasure. More visitors mean more jobs for our residents. It’s great news for our county and it’s only getting better.” In 2016, visitor spending supported more than 24,000 jobs in Westchester and generated $221.8 million in tax revenues for state and local municipalities. This represents $291 in tax revenue for every household in the county. Westchester’s tourism industry, which ranks third in the state behind New York City and Long Island, represents 52 percent of all visitor spending in the Hudson Valley region. In total, the travel and tourism industry has contributed $13.3 billion to Westchester’s economy since the end of the Great Recession in 2009. Natasha Caputo, director of

Westchester County Tourism & Film, said the county’s success as a tourism destination is the result of great industry partners who offer exceptional dining experiences, accommodations, recreation and cultural and entertainment attractions for every age and budget. Spending in the food and beverage sector increased 5 percent to $526,885,000, a testament to the exceptional quality of dining throughout the county. Some notable newcomers include: • 3 Westerly Bar and Grill: The new waterfront dining experience conveniently located adjacent to the Ossining Metro-North Station and the NY Waterway Terminal. A nautical-themed gastropub housed within a distinctive free-standing lighthouse offers a variety of indoor and outdoor dining options. • Mediterraneo: In the heart of downtown White Plains, this is a seafood lover’s delight featuring an expansive, international wine list. • City Perch – Chef Sherry Yard, Tuck Hospitality Group chief operating officer and three-time James Beard Award winner recently inducted into the Foundation’s prestigious Who’s Who of Food & Beverage in America, official-

ly brings her critically acclaimed City Perch Kitchen + Bar. Located in Rivertowns Square in Dobbs Ferry, City Perch offers a variety of innovative Westchester localized dishes and a warm, inviting dining room with spacious environments befitting experiences including private dining and events. • Savor Westchester: A beautifully designed space and unique dining experience at The Westchester mall in White Plains with fantastic eateries, including al fresco patio dining. The Recreation sector also posted gains in visitor spending last year, rising 4 percent to $171,905,000. This sector benefited from lively arts and culture venues, visual and performing arts events and attractions taking place year-round throughout the county. Some noteworthy recreation venues and happenings include: Spending in the Lodging sector totaled $416,281,000, up 1 percent from 2015. Hotel activity in the county flattened in 2016, with room demand as measured by hotel room nights filled was down 1 percent to 1.7 million. The transportation and retail sectors showed little or no growth in 2016. City Perch Kitchen + Bar in Rivertowns Square in Dobbs Ferry. File photo (Submitted)

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What’s going on... Harrison Public Library

at the West Harrison Branch. “The 33” will be screened, followed by a discussion. Refreshments will be screened. This is the true story of survival and human endurance after a tragic mining accident in Chile. In English with Spanish subtitles. Running time: 87 minutes; rated PG13.

The Mindful Retirement Workshop

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

Film Movement: ‘After the Storm’ On Sunday, Sept. 24 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. “After the Storm” will be screened. A struggling novelist, now working as a private detective under the pretense of doing research, attempts to reconcile with his aging mother, ex-wife and 11-year-old son. As a typhoon passes, they end up spending the night together in his mother’s Tokyo apartment, but things don’t go particularly well for this fractured family. In Japanese with English subtitles. Running time: 117 minutes.

Sing Along Sundays with Chloe On Sundays from 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. Celebrate early childhood through music and movement. Children and parents are sure to love the captivating songs, live accordion music, and activities designed with specific cognitive milestones in mind. This class will feature a variety of child-sized instruments and props, and a wealth of both traditional and original songs to add to your singalong repertoire. Get ready for a fun, creative, and engaging experience.

Cold War Hollywood: The Blacklist Years On Monday, Sept. 25 from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. In the late 1940s through the early 1960s, many screenwriters, directors, and actors were victims of the Red Scare. They were rendered unemployable due to their refusal to testify before Congressional committees or refusal to inform on others. Film expert Max Alvarez will explore the origins of the blacklist in Hollywood’s labor unrest and what led to its ultimate end, showing clips from films that were affected by the fear that consumed Hollywood.

Hispanic Heritage Month Movie Night On Monday, Sept. 25 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

On Monday, Sept. 25 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. For ages 50 and up. Lisa Curtis, a professional life coach, will present an overview of the social and mental health factors to consider, some of the unique pressures faced as we prepare for retirement, as well as some of the truly wonderful opportunities that are available. You’ll leave with a clear understanding of what it might take to help you shape the years ahead in a way that works for you.

Festival of Resistance: Dissent, Surveillance, and Conspiracy on Film From Tuesday, Sept. 26 through Thursday, Sept. 28, from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. This festival is sponsoring a First Amendment celebration for Banned Books Week. All films below are rated R. On Sept. 26, “Trumbo” will be screened. In 1947, successful screenwriter Dalton Trumbo (Bryan Cranston) and other Hollywood figures get blacklisted for their political beliefs. Running time: 124 minutes. On Sept. 27, “Lives of Others” will be screened. In 1983 East Berlin, dedicated Stasi officer Gerd Wiesler (Ulrich Mühe), doubting that a famous playwright (Sebastian Koch) is loyal to the Communist Party, receives approval to spy on the man and his actress-lover Christa-Maria (Martina Gedeck). Running time: 138 minutes. On Sept. 28, “Kill the Messenger” will be screened. Journalist Gary Webb (Jeremy Renner) happens upon a story that not only leads to the origins of America’s crack epidemic but also alleges that the CIA was well aware of the dealers who were smuggling cocaine into the U.S. and using the profits to arm Nicaraguan rebels. Running time: 112 minutes.

Tuesday Scrabble Club Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the West Harrison Branch. Once a week, come join other patrons who enjoy the board game of Scrabble as much as you do. For adults. Seating is very limited. Please register online, at the Reference Desk, or by calling 948-2092. Board games will be provided.

Canasta Club

Banned Books Week celebration

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.

On Friday, Sept. 29 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. Celebrate your freedom to read by posing for pictures with books that have been challenged and banned in libraries and schools around the country. Reject censorship and read like a radical.

Preschool LEGO Play 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.

SCORE: One-On-One Mentoring On Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. SCORE Westchester matches you with experienced small business advisors who work with you on your specific business needs. Registration is recommended. Call SCORE to schedule an appointment at 948-3907.

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.

Digestion: The Key to Optimal Health On Thursday, Sept. 28 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the West Harrison Branch. The topics of this wellness talk, by Dr. Hiro Izumi of the Izumi Wellness Center of Harrison, include you are what you eat, what is normal digestion, what you can do about gas and bloating, and how to reduce your dependence on antacid medication. Please register online, at the Reference Desk, or by calling 948-2092. Board games will be provided.

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.

Conversational Spanish On Fridays from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the West Harrison Branch. Practice your Spanish with Mariella. Knowledge of basic Spanish required.

Demystifying Medicare and Healthcare Coverage for Seniors On Saturday, Sept. 30 from 10:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the West Harrison Branch. This 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. Topics include original Medicare, Medicare Advantage Plans, prescription drug plans, medigaps, and various cost-saving programs. This presentation is brought to you by the library system’s Westchester Seniors Speaking Out program. Please register online, at the Reference Desk, or by calling 948-2092. Board games will be provided.

Girls Who Code Club Continuing Saturday, Sept. 30 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. 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.

Walking History Tour: Downtown Harrison On Sunday, Oct. 1 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. Join the library for a walking history tour of downtown Harrison led by Gene Westmoreland, a former Harrison resident who takes great interest in the town’s history. The tour starts and ends at the library.

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.

Fall/Winter Brochure The fall and winter brochure for the Harrison Recreation Department is now available at harrison-ny.gov/recreation. The Recreation Department is dedicated to creating quality passive and active recreational opportunities for all residents. It strive to promote a strong sense of community and citizen involvement while improving the social, cultural, and physical well-being of its participants.

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Painters On Location raises money for arts center If you took a stroll on Sept. 15 or 16, you may have spotted one of the 35 artists who set out to paint local landmarks, landscapes, and seascapes for The Rye Arts Center’s 14th Painters On Location, sponsored by Houlihan Lawrence. Some artists set their up easels

downtown on Purchase Street. More adventurous painters hiked into the Marshlands for a secluded view of the Sound. Other perennial favorites include Playland and the Tide Mill Yacht Basin’s red barn. Red and white balloons served as beacons so visitors could spot them at a distance.

From left, Meg Rodriguez, executive director of The Rye Arts Center, and Judi Smith, Rye brokerage manager and Sound Shore Region manager at Houlihan Lawrence. Contributed photos

On Saturday evening, more than 200 people crowded into The Rye Arts Center to view the newly painted works and place their bids. Each painting was sold in a live auction led by Christie’s auctioneer, Richard Lloyd. Among those in attendance were New York State Assemblyman Steven Otis; Westchester County Legislator Catherine Parker; Rye Mayor Joseph Sack; and Barbara Elliot and Robert Wiener, ArtsWestchester board members. A reception preceding the auction featured drinks from Westchester’s newest hard cider brewery, Diner Brew Co., and Mamaroneck’s Good Shepherd Distillery. Bareburger supplied the event with a healthy dose of sliders for all to enjoy. 51 paintings were sold, garnering more than $35,000. Proceeds from Painters On Location will support outreach programs at The Rye Arts Center. These programs include need-based scholarships, after-school programs for under-served youth, in-school arts education programs, arts enrichment for Port Chester Head Start, a dance program for people with Parkinson’s Disease, and more. (Submitted)

Participating Artists

The Painters On Location event sold 51 paintings, raising more than $35,000.

Vivian Bergenthal Bruce Bundock Maryanne Buschini Rosanne Cerbo Ismael Checo, Jackie Clark Mary Jay Costello Elizabeth Derderian Carol L. Douglas Katharine Dufault Robert Eckes Amanda Epstein Joseph Fama Norma Foege Hope Friedland Tarryl Gabel Ernest Garthwaite Elissa Gore Sarah Greenbaum Janet Gunderson Keith Gunderson Colleen Harrigan Vic Honigsfeld Carolyn Lock David Lussier Nestor Madalengoita Brad Marshall Jerry S. Merrill James Morren Heather Patterson Steven James Petruccio Crista Pisano Donna Prizzi Linda Puiatti Holly Meeker Rom Polly Seip Tova Snyder P.L. (Perry) Wilkins

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Local shelter rescues pets affected by Hurricane Harvey By TAYLOR BROWN General Assignment Reporter

After being displaced from their shelters in Texas, more than 35 dogs have found a new home with Pet Rescue in Harrison. Pet Rescue, a nonprofit animal rescue made up of volunteers who take in cats and dogs in hopes of finding them safe homes, started working with other rescues out of Montgomery County in Texas, which is just north of Houston, after Hurricane Harvey trounced the city on Aug. 25 causing catastrophic flooding. Paula Krenkel, president of the board of directors for Pet Rescue, said that a volunteer of theirs had a family member from Texas who they were able to coordinate with to make the animal transfer happen. “Rescue work is, like everything else, a matter of [networking],” Krenkel told the Review. She explained that the family member in Texas had been “concerned about the dire need for help down there in Houston.” The dogs arrived at Pet Rescue’s Harrison headquarters on Sept. 14 thanks to Bottle Babies Rescue van, a nonprofit that rescues and finds homes for dogs and cats. Pet Rescue is expected to be taking in more dogs as well as

Keri Sershen, of New Rochelle, holds her foster dog, 14-year-old Quigley, who was one of the dogs that were transported from Texas following Hurricane Harvey. Photos courtesy Facebook.com/NYPetRescue

cats in the coming weeks. In the meantime, to free up spaces in the shelters, Krenkel said that people from across Westchester County have been stepping up and fostering the new dogs. “It was a huge response,” she said. “We never expected it.” Kim Alboum, director of the emergency placement partner program for the Humane Society of the U.S., HSUS, explained that shelters in Texas are being cleared out to make room for

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animals whose families couldn’t take their pets with them when they evacuated for Harvey. Although Texas Judge Ed Emmett and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced on Aug. 27 that families were allowed to bring their pets into evacuation shelters, many animals were still separated from their families. As of press time, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, ASPCA, has assisted 600 animals displaced by Hurricane Harvey, and the HSUS has helped more than 1900 animals. “There are situations when pet owners do not bring their pets with them when they evacuate— whether they are unable to transport their pets or are evacuating to a safe location where pets are not allowed,” said Alyssa Fleck, spokeswoman for the ASPCA.

The pet shelter plans to take in more dogs and cats in the coming weeks.

Alboum explained that people looking to help these shelters should consider donating to their local rescues. “They’re the ones now taking care of these animals,” she said. “Shelters all over the country have stepped up to accept these animals.” Alboum also encouraged those interested to consider accepting another pet into their home. “It’s a wonderful time to adopt,” she said. “Adopting from an animal shelter right now, even if it’s not an Irma or Harvey shelter, is still clearing room in the system.” Along with creating homes for

these animals, the rescue is also accepting donations, which are being brought down to Texas in the transportation vehicles that brought the animals up. “This time we packed an entire truck of food and supplies,” Krenkel said. She explained that donations have included everything from blankets, to food and crates. “They need everything,” she said. For more information on how you can become a foster for Pet Rescue or to donate, visit NY-PetRescue.org. CONTACT: taylor@homtewn.com

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Dogs of all ages were brought up from Texas and are available to be fostered and adopted from Pet Rescue.

The pet shelter received more than 35 dogs on Sept. 14 from Montgomery County in Texas.

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7 trotters accept International Trot invitation Seven world-class trotters from six countries have accepted invitations to the 2017 $1 million Yonkers International Trot

on Saturday, Oct. 14, at Empire City Casino. Last year’s champion, Resolve, of the U.S., will be de-

fending his title in the 1¼-mile classic. Trainer-driver Ake Svanstedt, who steered the American flag-carrier to last

year’s world record victory in 2:23:4 over Yonkers Raceway’s historic strip, declared in on behalf of owner Hans Enggren, according to Yonkers’ racing secretary Steve Starr. The star-studded Yonkers In-

Resolve, of the U.S., will defend his title at the Yonkers International Trot on Oct. 14. at Yonkers Empire City Casino. Contributed photo

ternational card features a total of $3.3 million in purses buoyed by the $1.8 million New York Day of Champions, and a pair of $250,000 Invitationals, which will be announced in the coming days. Post time for the Yonkers International Trot is at 4 p.m. First post for the matinee card is at 1 p.m. The elite Yonkers International field includes a pair of twotime participants: Italy’s Oasis Bi and On Track Piraten, of Sweden, with their connections hoping that “three’s the charm” this year. Oasis finished second last year, while Piraten was a fast-closing fourth. The duo was fourth and seventh, respectively, in 2015 when the International returned after a 20-year hiatus. France’s Dreammoko, the fastest from the first crop of standout Timoko, and a second Italian standout, Twister Bi, have also accepted invitations to participate in the 39th edition of the worldwide trotting affair. Midnight Hour, of Finland, and Denmark’s Tripolini VP complete the first seven trotters whose connections have agreed to participate. The European trotters are tentatively expected to fly to New York on Tuesday, Oct. 3.

Back to Resolve, the millionaire six-year-old son of Muscle Hill, will attempt to become the first U.S. representative to win back to back Internationals since Delmonica Hanover (1973-1974). Roquepine (1967-1968), Ideal du Gazeau, the only threetime champion (1982-1984) and Lutin d’Isigny, all of France, are the only other three to win consecutive Internationals. Starr also reported that the connections of Euros Eagle, Lionel, Nuncio, Propulsion, Timoko, and Aubrion du Gersand, and Yonkers Trot champion Top Flight Angel have declined invitations for various reasons. Top Flight Angel’s team elected to race in the $225,000 final of the New York Sire Stakes on the same day. Starr added that major trotting stakes in September and October that will help to determine the International field also include: The Maple Leaf Trot at Mohawk Raceway on Sept. 16, which was won by Hannelore Hanover, the Centaur Trotting Classic in Hoosier, Indiana, on Sept. 22, the Dayton Trotting Derby in Dayton, Ohio, on Sept. 29, and the Allerage Farms Open Trot in Lexington, Kentucky on Oct. 8. (Submitted)

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A fall carnival and resistance on film HARRISON HAPPENINGS Mayor Ron Belmont

Back by popular demand, Harrison’s Elementary Enrichment Committee is hosting their third annual Fall Carnival to benefit enrichment programs at all four of our district’s elementary schools. Games, food and rides will be featured at Louis M. Klein Middle School on Friday, Sept. 22 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 23 from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.; and Sunday, Sept. 24 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. It’s always a great event, so be sure to stop by and enjoy the fun. Excited fans celebrated the Harrison Huskies’ varsity football team last Friday, at the first varsity home game of the season. The evening was filled with energy and anticipation as the community came together to cheer on our team. Although our home team was not victorious, I am very proud of them. They played hard and fought from start to finish. I look forward to watching them progress and the season unfolds.

Next week, the Harrison Public Library will be hosting a film festival of resistance. The festival begins with a lecture on Monday, Sept. 25. Film expert Max Alvarez will explore the origins of the blacklist in Hollywood’s labor unrest and what led to its ultimate end, showing clips from films that were affected by the fear that consumed Hollywood. In the late 1940s through the early 1960s, many screenwriters, directors, and actors were victims of the Red Scare. They were rendered unemployable due to their refusal to testify before congressional committees or refusal to inform on others. Please make note of the following film screening schedule: Tuesday, Sept. 26: “Trumbo” (164 minutes, R); Wednesday, Sept. 27: “Lives of Others” (138 minutes, R); Thursday, Sept. 28: “Kill the Messenger” (112 minutes, R). All programs will start at 12:30 p.m. This year’s Harrison Educational Foundation fundraiser will be take place on Oct. 2. The golf and tennis outing and dinner reception will be held at Brae Burn Country Club and proceeds will

be used to support curriculum enrichment programs at all six Harrison schools. Funds raised by the foundation are used for special projects and programs beyond the scope of the normal school budget. For additional information, please email info@ harrisoned.org or visit harrisoned.org. Members of the Harrison Jewish Community Center will be participating in their annual walk along Union Avenue as they usher in the Jewish New Year. The walk is a ceremonial tradition reflecting the casting of sins. I would like to take this time to wish all of our Jewish residents a very Happy New Year. In closing, I’m very pleased with the strides we have made this past year. Let’s keep our town/village moving forward. Any concerns or ideas for improvement (big or small) are always welcomed. Feel free to call my office at any time at 6703005. I’m always eager to help and serve the needs of residents in any way I can. If you prefer, you can always send me an email at mayor@harrison-ny.gov.

Bronx man indicted in I-95 shooting in Harrison A Bronx man was arraigned and indicted on several charges for shooting a man on the Interstate 95 in Harrison in July. On Sept. 20, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, a Democrat, announced the indictment of Jamil Fields, 55, who shot another Bronx man five times before continuing northbound on the highway in a rented U-Haul van. Fields was indicted before a grand jury for the incident that occurred on July 18, according to a criminal complaint filed initially in Harrison Town Court. Fields has been indicted on

one count of attempted murder in the second degree, one count of assault in the first degree, one count of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree, and another count of criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree, all felonies. The day of the incident, New York state police and other emergency personnel arrived to the area north of Exit 18B on Interstate 95 around 5:45 p.m. They observed a 25-year-old male victim on the side of the interstate being attended to by civilians; he had been shot in the head, torso, and left arm in the van.

On July 22, after an investigation conducted by the state police, Fields was arrested in possession of the same van that was used in which the victim was shot. Fields is currently being held without bail in Westchester County jail, which is located in Valhalla, and is due to reappear in court on Oct. 11. Fields, who previously served two years in prison for a first-degree assault conviction in the Bronx, is facing up to 25 years in state prison. Harrison police Chief Michael Olsey could not be reached for comment, as of press time. -Reporting by Franco Fino

Astorino announces free flu shots for residents

The Westchester County Health Department is offering free flu shots to college students and residents. Photo courtesy WestchesterGov.com

Charlie is a gorgeous 2 1/2-year-old male tabby and white kitty. He is great with other cats and would do well in a home with another young cat as he loves to play. He is sociable, friendly with a little bit of mischief and enjoys human attention. He should do well in a family. Charlie is neutered, up-to-date with all vaccinations and in excellent health. He is also microchipped and ready for a forever home. His adoption donation is $100. To meet Charlie, contact Pet Rescue at 835-3332 of visit NY-Petrescue.org. (Submitted)

Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino announced that the Westchester County Health Department will give free flu shots to college students and residents at two locations next month in Valhalla and White Plains. “Sign up for a flu shot today,” Astorino said. “The earlier you get your flu shot, the longer you will be protected and flu season can run until May.” To guarantee flu shot availability for either clinic, register in advance go to Health.ny.gov/ Go2Clinic. Any Westchester college student can get a flu shot on Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Westchester Community College’s Student Center in the Student Events Room at 75 Grasslands Road in Valhalla. Advance regis-

tration is encouraged, but walkins are welcome while supplies last. Parking is free, and the campus is accessible via BeeLine bus. Students under age 18 must bring a parent or guardian. Residents ages three and up can get flu shots by appointment on Oct. 25 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Westchester County Center at 198 Central Ave. in White Plains. “Just about everyone can benefit from this vaccine, which is safe and effective,” said Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler. “It’s important to get a flu shot every year to help you and your family keep healthy, because even healthy children and adults can get very sick from the flu and spread it to others.” An annual flu shot is recom-

mended for everyone 6 months of age and older. It takes about two weeks after vaccination for protection to set in. The county will also give free flu shots to residents at soup kitchens and food pantries in Port Chester and New Rochelle. To avoid spreading the flu, cough or sneeze into your elbow and wash your hands frequently with soap and water. If you do get a respiratory infection, stay home until 24 hours after your fever subsides to avoid spreading your germs. Clean the surfaces you touch often, such as doorknobs, water faucets, refrigerator handles and telephones. Get plenty of rest, exercise and eat healthy food. For more health information, go to Westchestergov.com/ health. (Submitted)

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Cancer Support Team to host annual luncheon Cancer Support Team, CST, is hosting its 19th Annual Gayle K. Lee Health Awareness Luncheon on Oct. 12 at a new location: the Mamaroneck Beach and Yacht Club. This year’s presentation begins at 11:30 a.m. with featured speaker Dr. Wendy S. Harpham, who will be discussing the healing power of hope. Harpham is a doctor of internal medicine, a 27-year cancer survivor, best-selling author, nationally recognized speaker and patient advocate. She has devoted her career to helping people with cancer get good care and live as fully as possible. Harpham will be speaking about hope, healing and the promise of healthy survivorship. Attendees will be introduced to

new ways of thinking about hope, as well as ways to overcome obstacles of hope. Harpham will offer insights and tips on using hope in healing ways, whatever the challenge, illness-related or not. After hearing her presentation, attendees will leave understanding why Harpham insists there is always hope. The luncheon’s honorary chair is Mary Jane Arrigoni of Greenwich, Connecticut. The co-chairs are Val Allen of Larchmont, and Newport, Rhode Island, and Alice Letondot, of Larchmont. Tickets for the luncheon are $125, a portion of which is tax-deductible. Seating is limited and reservations are required. If you would like more information about this topic or CST please

Dr. Wendy S. Harpham is the featured speaker at the 19th Annual Gayle K. Lee Health Awareness Luncheon. Contributed photo

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Business Briefs Westchester’s top 40 young professionals celebrated The Business Council of Westchester, BCW recently honored 40 of the county’s most outstanding young business professionals, presenting them with its coveted “Rising Stars” awards. The awards were presented to the Rising Stars’ Class of 2017 during a celebration and cocktail reception held June 15 at the Atrium at 800 Westchester Ave. News 12’s Tara Rosenblum, a member of the Rising Stars’ Class of 2007, served as the master of ceremonies. The 2017 Rising Stars represent a diverse array of industries, including education, health care, law, finance, real estate development, public relations and marketing, among others. Rising Stars honorees are chosen based on professional and/ or entrepreneurial accomplishments, professional and/or business affiliations, and demonstrated leadership skills. “These exemplary young professionals have distinguished themselves through their talent, determination, leadership and commitment to the Westchester business community. Their initiative, innovation and drive to succeed have gone a long way toward ensuring that Westchester remains the smartest county in the United States,” said BCW President and CEO Marsha Gordon. The 2017 Rising Stars are: • Noura Abul-Husn, director, Translational Genetics, Regeneron Genetic Center • Jessica Apicella, senior manager of Marketing, Media Planning & Special Events, Thompson & Bender • Gene-Christian Baca, owner/operator, Walter’s Hot Dogs Inc./Walter’s Hot Dog Truck Inc. • Gregory Bautista, partner, Wilson Elser • Michael Buonassisi, portfolio manager, Altium Wealth Management LLC • John Cerino, senior advisor/confidential scheduler to the county executive, Westchester County • Alex Chavarria, director of Community & Family Services, Port Chester Carver Center • William Colona, director, Government & Community Relations, Pace University • Michael Curti, corporation counsel, city of Yonkers • Noel D’Allacco, assistant professor, Business Administration, The College of Westchester • Jacob Dibble, director of Project Management, CBRE • Kamilah Dowling, nurse practitioner, Montefiore Health System • Joanne Dunn, director of Employment Services, Westhab Inc. • Sahra English, vice president, Public Policy US Markets, Mastercard • Joanna Fang, foley artist, Alchemy Post Sound • Jeremy Frank, director of Acquisitions, Robert Martin Company LLC • Bryan Fryer, senior manager, Maier Markey & Justic LLP Daniel Harm Jr., construction manager, • Transmission Construction, Con Edison • Katie Hatch, director of PR & Marketing, Westchester Knicks/MSG Dr. Mona Kennedy, family medicine phy• sician, NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital and NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Westchester • Christine La Porta, deputy executive director, The Westchester Parks Foundation

• Hakim Lahlou, assistant director of Graduate Business Recruitment, Mercy College • Bridget Lasda, vice president of National Sales, Heineken USA • Kate Liberman, managing director, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival • Joseph Long, managing director, Strategies for Wealth • Jodi McCredo, president, Always Printing • Robert McGuinness, regional asset manager, Kite Realty Group • Michelle Nicholas, vice president, Development & External Affairs, Family Services of Westchester • Jennifer Ratner, audiologist/co-owner, Audiology Associates of Westchester • Kristy Rotonde, owner/founder, PLUSHBLOW • Christina Rubicco, owner, Anna & Jack’s Treehouse • Lauren Sabol, associate, Leason Ellis LLP • Daria Semenova, design director, American Christmas Inc. • Saad Siddiqui, partner, Ferrante & Siddiqui LLP • Michael Silverman, director of Rehabilitation & Wellness, Northern Westchester Hospital • Matthew Skinner, Operations Technology & Architecture supervisor, Reckson A Division of SL Green Realty Corp. • Felix Tapia, director of Marketing, Robison Oil/Singer Holding Corp. • Michael Vannucci, vice president of Marketing, IAC Applications • Paul Viggiano, director of Marketing & Business Administration, A.G. Williams Painting Company • Katharine Yamulla, director, Clinical Skills & Simulation Center, New York Medical College The BCW’s annual awards ceremony is modeled after the national business recognition program “40 under 40.” The Rising Stars program is designed to recognize individuals under the age of 40 who exemplify leadership, foresight and a vision for the future of Westchester County. Winners were selected based on professional and/or entrepreneurial accomplishments, demonstrated leadership qualities and professional and/or business affiliations. The county’s largest and most influential business membership organization, The Business Council of Westchester is committed to helping businesses market, learn, advocate and grow. In addition, The BCW is actively involved in reviewing federal, state and county legislation and regulations in order to assess the potential impact on the business community and to influence the outcomes through advocacy when the business community’s interests may be affected. It also acts as an information resource for the business community and government leaders at all levels. For more information, visit thebcw.org.

Houlihan Lawrence expands its C-Suite Underlining its core values and commitment to encouraging growth, innovation and leadership, real estate brokerage Houlihan Lawrence is pleased to announce the promotion of Anne Marie Gianutsos to chief marketing officer, CMO,

and the hiring of Nicholas Fears as chief financial officer, CFO. “By expanding our C-Suite, Houlihan Lawrence continues to uphold its reputation as an innovative company with advanced technologies Nicholas Fears and data driven insights servicing the suburbs north of New York City,” said Chris Meyers, managing principal of Houlihan Lawrence. “Both Gianutsos and Fears are imperative in leading our strategic growth initiatives, and in elevating our standard for excellence in luxury real estate.” Gianutsos joined Houlihan Lawrence more than three years ago as head of its digital and public relations divisions, responsible for overseeing all digital and mobile marketing, product and strategy efforts for the firm. As CMO, she now also develops Houlihan Lawrence’s creative initiatives, oversees public relations initiatives, and ensures company messaging is aligned across all channels. Gianutsos previously worked as an executive marketing leader for Epicurious at Condé Nast. Originally from the United Kingdom, Fears brings extensive knowledge in real estate brokerage finance to Houlihan Lawrence. Most recently, he served as CFO for Coldwell Banker New Jersey, among other senior finance positions held with NRT over the past 15 years. As CFO of Houlihan Lawrence, Fears works to enhance the firm’s financial reporting in addition to developing an effective financial, risk and operation strategy. “I’m honored and humbled by this promotion,” Gianutsos said. “In the past year our digital marketing efforts have garnered high level recognition, and we’ve only just begun to scratch the surface of our capabilities. I look forward to continue working to advance the brokerage’s focus on using technology to empower both customers and agents.” “As an international financial executive, I’m confident in my ability to leverage my skills in corporate strategy, financial analysis and accounting to meet Houlihan Lawrence’s business objectives,” Fears added. “I’m excited to join such a successful firm and look forward to contributing to the growth of the business.” Built upon 125 years of family tradition, Houlihan Lawrence, the leading brokerage in New York City’s northern suburbs, is committed to exceeding expectations in every aspect of the real estate process. The firm today serves more than 90 communities with 30 offices and 1,300-plus agents, leveraging global partners on six continents and in 56 countries. The company ranks in the top 20 of all brokerages nationally and achieved a total sales volume of $5.4 billion in 2015. For more information, visit houlihanlawrence.com.

Pattern for Progress helps Hispanic, Latino businesses

Anne Marie Gianutsos

The Hudson Valley’s fast-growing Hispanic and Latino communities are inspiring continued business growth, and Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress is helping coordinate com-

munity discussions that connect these aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners to resources and funding that can build even more success. The effort is part of Pattern’s Urban Action Agenda, which promotes the revitalization and growth of 25 urban centers in Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Westchester and Ulster counties. “The ultimate goal is to grow and enhance the economic potential of Hispanic and Latino businesses as an integral component of our local economies,” said Pattern President and CEO Jonathan Drapkin. A key initiative, he said, is identifying obstacles and barriers that new strategies can help overcome. The Hispanic population is one of the region’s fastest-growing demographics. The Hispanic population in the 25 communities jumped 66,000 from 2000 to 2015, a 50-percent bump from 131,671 to 198,361. Efforts in Brewster, Walden, Monticello and Liberty are being funded by $50,000 from New York State Electric and Gas Corp. Research in Beacon, Poughkeepsie, Kingston, Newburgh, Middletown and Port Jervis is being underwritten by $100,000 from the federal Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration. In Middletown, Newburgh and Poughkeepsie, Pattern and Community Capital NY, a nonprofit loan agency whose goal is to create jobs and vibrant downtowns, are creating Latino/ Hispanic advisory boards to promote this initiative. Emily Hamilton, deputy director of the Center for Housing Solutions and Urban Initiatives, is leading Pattern’s effort. A bilingual speaker, she coordinates forums with elected officials, government agencies, nonprofits and Hispanic and Latino business owners. Sessions in Brewster, Middletown, Newburgh, Poughkeepsie, Monticello and Liberty have been held, and additional forums are planned, including in Kingston. There have been one-on-one interviews and individual community assessments in Beacon, Port Jervis and Walden. This project will include development of a guide to local and regional business resources, creation of Hispanic and Latino small-business directories and identification of strategies to better integrate Hispanic and Latino business communities into existing business organizations, agencies and programs. Participants at discussion sessions have included Poughkeepsie Mayor Rob Rolison; Newburgh Councilwoman Karen Mejia; Middletown Director of Community Development Maria Bruni; Ari Mir-Pontier of Sullivan Renaissance and the Gerry Foundation; Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce President Frank Castella; Latinos Unidos of Newburgh; and La Super Latina, a Poughkeepsie-based online radio station. Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress is a nonprofit policy/planning organization that promotes smart valley growth. For more information, visit Pattern-For-Progress.org. The next Business Briefs section will run in October. Please send any submission for our October 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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A losing game We knew the offensive line was going to be bad this year. Heck, it was bad last year and the Giants LIVE MIKE Mike Smith still won 11 ballgames. But the early prognosis of this team’s ofWe may only be two weeks into fensive woes is much worse than the NFL season, but it’s already any of us could anticipate. The looking decidedly grim for our lo- front five is an absolute sieve, cal football teams. With both the highly touted free agent Brandon Giants and Jets off to dreadful 0-2 Marshall has been a non-entity on starts, the question isn’t so much the outside, and Eli Manning has about what either team can do to been hit so often—and so hard—in turn its fortunes around; it’s more the first two games of this season, about what we, the fans, can do to it’s unlikely that he’ll see his 201 make the next few months as bear- consecutive start streak hold up under this kind of pressure. able as possible. There’s a reason they’ve only To be fair, this sort of ineptitude was expected from Gang Green. scored 13 points in eight quarters Coming into the season with a of football. The biggest problem with both lame-duck coach, an anemic offense and a defensive unit depleted New York teams isn’t the fact by free agency and trades, the Jets’ that they aren’t winning, it’s how basic game plan this year was to they’re losing. Watching these teams try—and “Suck for Sam”—a questionably titled tanking strategy that would fail—to string together actual footsee the team lose as many games ball plays over the first two weeks as possible this year in order to luck elicits the same sort of emotions into a top-rated quarterback, like as does watching a Lars von Trier movie; notably horror, confusion USC’s Sam Darnold, in the draft. But the Giants? Despite their and an overwhelming sense of shortcomings, I don’t know if any pointlessness. But what else can we do on Big Blue fans saw this coming.

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Eagles top Harrison at home GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

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Game Notes: • Eastchester dropped the 2nd set before rallying back to top Harrison 25-9 in the 3rd • The Eagles have not lost a non-tournament match this season • The Eagles and Huskies will both be back in action on Sept. 25 By MIKE SMITH ports Editor Playing in one of the toughest volleyball leagues in the Lower Hudson Valley, wins are certainly a precious commodity for the Eastchester girls. On Sept. 19, however, the Eagles put a sixthstraight regular-season game in the win column, defeating Harrison 3-1 at home. After topping the Huskies in the first set, Eastchester dropped the second before earning a decisive

25-9 win in the third set, before putting the match away with a 2523 win in the fourth. According to head coach Kathy DePippo, Eastchester’s struggles in the second set served as something of a wakeup call for the Eagles. “I think it just got them refocused on exactly what they needed to do and it let them play the way we’ve been practicing,” DePippo said. “We’ve been working very hard on passing and attacking right off the serve receive and once we did that, we were OK.” Early in the match, Eastchester had some difficulty contending with Harrison hitter Tamara Day, but were able to neutralize her somewhat in the later sets thanks to strong net play by Alya Campbell, Skylar Reilly and Bridget Calby, as well as some good, deep returns on serves. “A lot of what we did was try to get them out of their system with our serve receive, and if they have to send us free balls, they can’t use [Day],” DePippo said. “And once we figured out how she was swinging, our blockers were able to make that adjustment, and it worked out for us.” With a non-tournament record of 6-0 thus far, the Eagles have

Skylar Reilly goes up for a block against Harrison on Sept. 19.

gotten off to a terrific start this year, and DePippo is confident that her squad is continuing to grow as a unit. In the last week alone, Eastchester has won three matches, beating Beacon and Hastings in addition to Harrison, and dropping just one set during that span. “I think we’re starting to gel, and we’re starting to come together,” she said. “They are starting to believe in their own abilities enough just to let their bodies do the job that they have trained for so many years to do.” Harrison and Eastchester will have a few days off before plunging back into league play, as both teams return to action on Monday, Sept. 25, with the Huskies hosting Pelham and the Eagles welcoming Byram Hills. As competition within the league heats up, both teams will need to be ready for the challenges ahead. “Our league is intense, it’s extremely competitive, and Harrison is a great team,” DePippo said. “Everyone in the league is strong so we’re going to have to fight tooth and nail and clean up some of the mistakes we made today.” CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com

Bridget Calby, left, and Alya Campbell stop a shot at the net. The Eastchester blockers were dominant in the Eagles’ victory.

Bridget Calby sends a spike over the net against the Huskies.

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