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Rye wideout Chad Antico catches a fourth-quarter touchdown pass during the
89th installment of the Rye-Harrison game on Oct. 7. Antico and the Garnets topped their rivals 41-14 but will face Harrison again this week in the Class A playoffs. For story, see page 14.
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Westchester County passes paid sick time law
Westchester workers will be entitled to paid sick time after the county Board of Legislators voted in favor of the law 12-5. Photo courtesy westchesergov.com
By JAMES PERO Staff Writer Westchester lawmakers voted to pass a sick leave law that will afford county workers mandatory sick time on an hourly basis. According to the new law, public and private sector workers will earn one hour of sick time for every 30 hours a week, with a limit of 40 hours total. The law will encompass businesses with five or more employees and will allow workers to use accrued sick time for scenarios outside of illnesses including personal events like doctors’ appointments or to take care of ill family members. “By passing this legislation we say loudly and proudly to workers everywhere in Westchester County: your health, your well-being, matters,” said county
Legislator Catherine Borgia, a Peekskill Democrat. “The protections we’re enshrining into law today are good for public health, good for business, and essential to worker safety and dignity.” The measure passed 12-5 with the entire Republican caucus voting against the bill; Kitley Covill, a Bedford Democrat, also voted down the law. Advocates of the measure say by forcing workers to attend work while sick, it may decrease productivity through increasing the likelihood that illnesses are spread. According to a report from 2016 from the Institute of Women’s Policy Research, about 36 percent of county workers lack paid sick time, with many of them earning low wages and only working part-time—a subset of employees that may not have designated time off. Among
those workers, 54 percent are of total service workers and 52 percent of total construction workers, respectively. Detractors of paid sick time laws claim that requiring businesses to pay employees for time off would incur significant costs on their part, plus workers may take sick days off when they’re not actually sick. There is currently no statewide law mandating employers to provide workers paid sick leave though nearly a dozen other states across the country have passed laws to do so, including Connecticut and New Jersey; New Jersey’s law will go into effect this fall. The bill passed by the Westchester Legislature will affect more than 120,000 workers across the county. CONTACT: james@hometwn.com
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What’s going on... Harrison Public Library For more information on hours and programs, visit harrisonpl.org.
West Harrison Branch. Wear your pajamas and hang out with Chloe during this evening class, which features songs, music and more. For ages up to 4 years old, siblings welcome. No registration required.
Saturday Stories (& a Craft, too!)
SCORE: One-On-One Mentoring
On Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. Ease into Saturday at the Library’s Children’s Discovery Center. Manhattanville College student volunteers will informally read favorite picture books and do a craft. Suggested for ages 2 to 4 years old.
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. These are just some of the items for which business owners often seek guidance from SCORE advisors: starting a small business in Westchester; writing or updating a business plan; identifying sources of funding and preparing documents for financing; creating a marketing plan; launching an additional location; and adjusting to growth. Registration is recommended. Call SCORE to schedule an appointment at 948-3907.
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 sing-along repertoire. Get ready for a fun, creative and engaging experience.
Computer Tutors On Wednesdays from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. Accomplished high school students in grades 10–12 will help senior citizens acquire computer skills. Senior citizens (beginners or intermediates) are invited to sign up for computer instruction. Please register online, at the Reference Desk, or by calling the library at 835-0324.
Pajama Party with Chloe On Wednesdays from 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the
Chloe’s Sign and 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. Chloe’s 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 English On Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the West Harrison Branch. This is an informal program
of conversation and practice of the English language. Join in and make new friends.
Yoga with Angela On Fridays from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. Join popular local yoga instructor Angela Brandt for yoga with reading, crafts and hints woven in. The perfect start to a calm and fun weekend. For ages 6 to 12. Bring a mat, if you can, or use one of the library’s.
Recreation The spring/summer brochure is available at harrison-ny.gov/recreation. Please be aware that parents must have a current Recreation ID card to register a child for all programs. Please be prepared to show proof of residency with a current utility bill and a driver’s license. A school report card or progress report is required for a child ID card. The 2018 Recreation ID cards are currently available. Applications for activities can be found at the recreation centers and the Recreation Department website. For the Leo Mintzer Center in West Harrison, call 949-5265; the Sollazzo Center in downtown Harrison, 670-3179. The Recreation Hotline can be reached at 670-3039. For more information, visit harrison-ny.gov/recreation.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester LEGO City Builder Enjoy building city scenes with LEGO bricks at home? Let your creativity loose with LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester’s newest play space: LEGO City Builder. This is an interactive city that
visitors can add their own elements and designs right into the display. The new play area includes skyscrapers, police and fire stations, cafes, suburban streets, beaches, a LEGO Friends section and more. Celebrate the grand opening of this exciting new space with photo opportunities and custom builds created by Master Model Builder Anthony Maddaloni. Admission starts at $16.95; children under age 2 are free. Opening hours are Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sundays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester is located at 39 Fitzgerald St. in Yonkers. For more information, call 844-740-9223 or visit westchester.legolanddiscoverycenter.com.
County news Golf course openings The six county-owned golf courses are now open, with the last of the snow melting. The courses are: Dunwoodie, 231-3490, and Sprain Lake, 231-3481, both in Yonkers; Maple Moor, 995-9200, in White Plains; Mohansic, 8625283, in Yorktown Heights; Saxon Woods, 231-3461, in Scarsdale; and Hudson Hills, 8643000, in Ossining. For more information, visit golf.westchestergov.com. 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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Ground broken on Harrison Playhouse Lofts With the help and support of family, friends and local elected officials, John Verni and Chris Verni, partners in Verco Properties, broke ground on their latest project, the Harrison Playhouse Lofts in downtown Harrison. “The Verni brothers look forward to jump starting the rebirth of downtown Harrison as the next great destination in Westchester County” John Verni said. In attendance were Harrison Mayor Ron Belmont, state Sen. Shelley Mayer, state Assemblyman Steve Otis and county Legislator Catherine Parker.
The Harrison Playhouse Lofts project is an adaptive reuse of the old Harrison movie theater that has been closed for more than a dozen years. The project is a mixed-use, transit-oriented development that will add 36 luxury rental units as well as a new street-level café on Purdy Street and refurbished stores on Harrison Avenue. Designed by noted architect, Stephen Tilly Architects, known for their “green building” projects and historical restoration work, the Harrison Playhouse Lofts will incorporate several en-
vironmentally sustainable design elements to be one of the first Westchester buildings to satisfy the FitWel standard, the world’s leading healthy building certification. The project will be built by Murphy Brothers Contracting of Mamaroneck, who have built several high-end, boutique residential projects along the Sound Shore as well as many luxury homes in Westchester and Fairfield counties. Sterling National Bank will provide the financing for this exciting, transit-oriented development. (Submitted)
From left, John Verni, Harrison Mayor Ron Belmont, state Sen. Shelley Mayer, state Assembylman Steve Otis, county Legislator Catherine Parker and Chris Verni. Photo courtesy Christopher Pope
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Fall tourism kick off in Westchester County
Apple picking. Pumpkin picking. Apple cider donuts. Craft beverages. Haunted attractions. Beautiful fall foliage. Miles and miles of parks, hiking and biking trails. Thirty minutes from Manhattan. That is just some of what Westchester County has to offer you this fall season. With the long holiday weekend ahead, County Executive George Latimer extended an invitation to those looking for a fall escape. “Fall is a beautiful time of year and always spectacular here in Westchester County. With all the activities available to you and your loved ones, you may find it difficult to fit them all in,” Latimer said. “Looking for fun with the whole family this holiday weekend? Try exploring the county’s many farms and orchards offering apple and pumpkin picking. For the outdoor enthusiasts, hit the hundreds of miles of beautiful county parks and hiking and biking trails. If you are more of a foodie like me, make sure to check out all the great dining and craft beverage producers throughout the county. New offerings continue to pop up. Please take advantage of everything Westchester has to offer this fall and tell your friends and family to Meet Me in Westchester.”
Things to do: Halloween in Sleepy Hollow country is legendary, and now there’s more frightful fun than ever before. Historic Hudson Valley’s fall events, the largest in the tri-state area, take place on selected evenings through Saturday, Nov. 24. Historic Hudson Valley expects to draw more than 250,000 visitors to Sleepy Hollow country this fall. Historic Hudson Valley’s landmark events feature: The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze, which features more than 7,000 illuminated, individually handcarved jack o’lanterns. Horseman’s Hollow, a haunted experience that takes the tale of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow to its darkest extremes. Irving’s “Legend,” where master storytellers Jonathan Kruk and Jim Keyes offer dramatic retellings of Washington Irving’s classic tale, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” Brand new for 2018: “The Unsilent Picture” is an immersive theater experience in Sleepy Hollow at Philipsburg Manor. At its core is an all-new, all-original black and white film, based on the Washington Irving story “The Adventure of the Mysterious Picture,” and shot on location at Van Cortlandt Manor in Croton-on-Hudson. It stars Tony
Award winner Bill Irwin and each screening features a soundtrack by live musicians and a Foley artist. Performances are at 6:15, 7:15, 8:15 and 9:15 p.m. Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, the 169-year old historic cemetery and resting place of Washington Irving offers excellent Halloween fall excursions on its beautiful 90 acres. Tours available include a daytime guided two-hour Classic Tour stopping at the resting places of Washington Irving and Andrew Carnegie, Murder and Mayhem Lantern Tours and more. For a full listing of tours and special events at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery please visit sleepyhollowcemetery.org. The 11th Annual Halloween Train Show and Fall Festival at Lasdon Park in Somers is not to be missed. Visitors can also stroll through the Lasdon Conservatory’s rainforest exhibit that will include a special “fairy adventure.” Meet and greet a “live” dinosaur in the Dinosaur Garden or discover the new children’s maze. There will be music, entertainment, face painting, storybook readings and selected vendors. Visit from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, Oct. 6-8; 1314; 20-21 and 27- 28. For more information visit lasdonpark.org.
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Taking the tale of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow to its darkest extremes, Horseman’s Hollow transforms Philipsburg Manor transforms into a terrifying landscape. Photos courtesy arcwestchester.org
The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze, which features more than 7,000 illuminated pumpkins is one of the showcase features of Historic Hudson Valley’s fall, Halloween-themed activities.
Fall Hudson Valley Restaurant Week, taking place Oct. 29 through Nov. 11, is the largest and most successful dining event in the region. With more than 100 Westchester restaurants participating, it is a must for all foodies. Participating restaurants offer a three-course, prix fixe dinner menu for $32.95 per person (plus tax, beverage and gratuity) and may offer a three-course lunch menu for $22.95 per person (plus tax, beverage and gratuity). For more information on Fall Hudson Valley Restaurant Week, visit hudsonvalleyrestaurantweek.com. Experience the frightening cast of zombies and ghouls eagerly awaiting your arrival, as “Scared by the Sound” Haunted House returns to Playland Park in Rye beginning Friday, Oct. 12. Visitors are invited into the 12,000-square-foot haunt and cemetery, which are sure to horrify both first-timers as well as annual visitors. Scared by the Sound is open nine nights from Oct. 12 through Oct. 28. Hours are Fridays, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturdays, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Sundays, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Light refreshments and beverages will be available for sale each evening. Admission is $20. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Go to scaredbythesound.com to buy tickets online and to download a $1 off coupon. Tickets can also be purchased at the park. For group rates or more information call 906-0818. The event is not recommended for children under 10, whether they are alone or with an adult.
Lyndhurst debuts an all-new outdoor sculpture exhibition featuring large-scale, handmade metal sculptures. The Futurescape exhibition will complement Lyndhurst’s landscape with eerie, mystical shapes curated by local artists. Also, see the mansion with a Halloween twist. On the mansion tour, you will see the majestic vestibule and entrance hall, reception room, parlor, library and the sumptuous Victorian dining room—all decorated with seasonal trimmings for Halloween. For this special time of year, Lyndhurst’s curators have brought out historical objects specifically for Halloween relating to the supernatural and occult – this is a once-a-year opportunity to see these spooky possessions that are usually tucked away in the archives. Tours are offered Thursdays through Mondays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Advance ticket purchase online is strongly recommended. lyndhurst.org Nothing says fall like a hike in the beautiful outdoors and rewarding yourself afterward with a delicious local craft beer or cider. Westchester is home to a topnotch lineup of craft beverage producers with more slated to open in the next few months. Offerings include: Peekskill Brewery, Captain Lawrence Brewing Company, Hardscrabble Cider, Yonkers Brewing Company, Broken Bow Brewery and River Outpost Brewing Company. Brand new this year is the Sing Sing Kill Brewery, and soon to open is Decadent Ales. (Submitted)
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Holiday weekend was a blast for everyone
Westchester to offer free flu vaccine clinics
son. This year, the town/village of Harrison will be eulogizing all Purple Heart veterans from World War II to the War in Afghanistan. Family members are invited to attend the parade and ceremony and should contact Kerry Marrano in the Mayor’s Office at 670-3005. I look forward to celebrating our veterans and acknowledging those who have bravely served to protect our freedom. I would like to take this time to congratulate our Library Director Galina Chernyk on a wonderful and well deserved achievement. Ms. Chernykh has been honored by the New York Library Association, NYLA, for her work in transforming the library into the centerpiece of the Harrison community. She will receive the Mary Bobinski Innovative Public Library Director Award at the NYLA Annual Conference in November. According to the NYLA, The Mary Bobinski Innovative Public Library Director Award is given to a public library director who, during the past two years, developed or implemented an innovative program leading to an increase in financial support and/or usage of their library. On a related note, be sure to mark your calendars for the Meet the Authors event taking place at the Harrison Public Library on Saturday, Oct. 20, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This event will feature 15 best-selling and debut authors, from the tri-state area, and is the first of its kind. In addition to several other events scheduled in honor of Italian American Heritage Month, Family History Awareness Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the
The Westchester County Health Department plans to provide up to 1,700 flu vaccines this fall. It has focused its public vaccination efforts on people who lack the means to get vaccinated elsewhere by bringing flu shots to homeless shelters, soup kitchens and food pantries throughout Westchester.
HARRISON HAPPENINGS Mayor Ron Belmont
Last weekend, Harrison held its 41st “Its Great to Live in Harrison/Columbus Day” celebration. Our community takes tremendous pleasure in this yearly tradition as our nation honors the culture and heritage of Italian-Americans. In addition to recognizing the many achievements of Italian-Americans, Harrison residents and visitors participated in a weekend of exciting events. The fireworks display was spectacular and the Open House at police headquarters, featuring a display of emergency apparatus and tours of the police station, was well attended. It was great seeing familiar friends and new faces at this highly anticipated, annual occasion. Congratulations to Harrison resident Eleanor Russo on being named the 2018 Harrison Citizen of the Year. Eleanor has given outstanding service to our community over many years. Her activities include, but are not limited to, chairwoman of the Interfaith Congressional Laymen’s Committee, tennis captain of the Harrison Ladies B-Team, president of the Westchester/Putnam Columbiettes and countless other civic organizations. It is an honor to recognize Eleanor and the significant contribution she has made to the town/village of Harrison. Veterans Day will be celebrated this year on Saturday, Nov. 10, and, as usual, we will be holding our annual parade in West Harri-
Harrison library has partnered with “Jazz at Lincoln Center” and will be showcasing a new jazz concert, each month, for patrons to enjoy. With great pleasure, I recently attended the ground breaking ceremony for the new Harrison Playhouse Lofts in downtown Harrison. This project is an adaptive reuse of the old Harrison movie theater that has been closed for decades. This is a wonderful example of a mixed-use, transit-oriented development. The project includes plans for 36 luxury rental units, a new street-level café on Purdy Street and updated commercial space on Harrison Avenue. I would like to take this time to thank John Verni and Verco Properties for their interest in and commitment to the town of Harrison. Harrison Playhouse Lofts highlights the importance of providing high-quality, multifamily housing options with great attention paid to eco-friendly design elements. The features of this building include state of the art materials and I’m sure that it will be regarded as a premier property, in our community, advancing our slogan, “It’s Great to Live in Harrison.” In closing, my next “Lunch with the Mayor” will be on Friday, Oct. 12 and I will be at Emilio’s Ristorante located at 1 Colonial Place in downtown Harrison. On Friday, Oct. 19, I will be at Delfino’s located at 60 Halstead Ave., in downtown Harrison. I will be at these locations from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. and look forward to meeting with residents and talking about issues facing our community.
Westchester County Executive George Latimer announced that the county Health Department will offer free flu vaccines for students of any college on Tuesday, Oct. 23 at Westchester Community College and for residents age 3 and up at the County Clinic in White Plains on Tuesday, Oct. 30. “Don’t put off your flu shot any longer—make an appointment for one today,” Latimer said. “Flu can be miserable, and this vaccine will help keep you and your family healthy well into 2019.” While the clinics are open to all, they are intended for people without insurance or whose insurance doesn’t cover vaccines. Register online for these flu vaccine clinics at health.ny.gov/gotoclinic/60. Appointments are available as follows: • College students • Oct. 23 at the Westchester Community College Student
Center • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Residents age 3 and up • Oct. 30 at the County Clinic, 134 Court St., White Plains • 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Flu shots are also available for a fee from many area pharmacists and medical offices. The county Health Department plans to provide up to 1,700 flu vaccines this fall. It has focused its public vaccination efforts on people who lack the means to get vaccinated elsewhere by bringing flu shots to homeless shelters, soup kitchens and food pantries throughout Westchester. “Everyone six months and older should get an annual flu shot,” said Dr. Sherlita Amler, the county health commissioner. “Flu can make otherwise healthy adults and children very ill and it can be deadly. When healthier people get an annual flu shot, they help
protect the people around them, including infants too young to be vaccinated, seniors and people with chronic health conditions, who are more vulnerable to flu complications.” Flu activity is usually highest between December and February, but can last into May. One flu vaccine now provides protection all season long and can prevent illness or reduce the severity of flu symptoms. The vaccine becomes fully effective after about two weeks. Amler said that anyone who does get a respiratory infection should cough or sneeze into their elbow, wash their hands frequently with soap and water, stay home until 24 hours after their fever subsides to avoid spreading germs, clean surfaces they touch frequently, such as doorknobs, water faucets, refrigerator handles and telephones, and get plenty of rest. (Submitted)
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The Arc Westchester Foundation to host A‘ Matter of Taste’ The Arc Westchester Foundation, which is dedicated to increasing public awareness and raising financial resources to support The Arc Westchester’s programs and services for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, will host its 15th annual “A Matter of Taste” fundraiser on Tuesday, Oct. 16, at Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle. The event, which raised more than $400,000 in 2017, will feature signature cuisine prepared by the finest chefs in the area, accompanied by a wide assortment of fine wine and craft beer. “A Matter of Taste” will include two awards of recognition: the Family Partner Award, which will be given to the Wong family, and the Corporate Partner Award, which will be bestowed upon ABB OPTICAL GROUP/Digital Eye Lab. Culinary participants at this year’s event include: • Auray Gourmet • Briarcliff Manor • Caperberry Events Catering • Chocolations • Chop’t Creative Salad Company • Culinary Tech Center • Doral Arrowwood Hotel and
Conference Center • Eastchester Fish Gourmet • Glen Island Harbour Club • Locali Pizza Bar and Kitchen • Lombardo’s • LuLu Cake Boutique • North Street Tavern • RiverMarket Bar and Kitchen • Sage Café / Market / More • Texas de Brazil • The Great American Barbeque Co. • The Rye Roadhouse • Tramonto Beverage participants include: • American Bull’s Head • Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits • Toma Artisanal Bloody Mary • Yonkers Brewery In addition to delicious food and drink, the night will also feature an exciting live paddle raise
and a fabulous silent auction with prizes ranging from gift cards to jewelry to trips. “For 15 years, ‘A Matter of Taste’ has served as an annual fundraising highlight thanks to the continued generosity of our donors and the talents of the culinary providers that participate,” said Nancy Patota, executive director of The Arc Westchester Foundation. “As a result of the proceeds from the evening, we are able to support the innovative and comprehensive programs that The Arc Westchester provides for individuals throughout our community. We are thrilled with the food and beverage partners that have already confirmed, and look for-
ward to celebrating our very deserving honorees.” Founded in 1949, The Arc Westchester is the largest agency in the county supporting children, teens and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including those on the autism spectrum, and their families. More than 800 employees provide more than 2,000 individuals with a broad range of programs and services throughout the “Arc of a Life” (i.e., early intervention, preschool, school-to-work, employment, residential, guardianship, recreational, self-advocacy and Wellness Center programs). For more information and to purchase tickets, visit arcwestchester.org/amatteroftaste. (Submitted)
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Edith Wildlife Fall Fest around the corner
The Friends of Read Wildlife Sanctuary will be hosting its annual Edith Read Fall Fest on Saturday, Oct. 13. The annual festival will feature family-friendly activities including the Two By Two Zoo: The Wild World of Animals, The Nature Company’s hands-on animal program, Sky Hunters In Flight raptor and falconry demo as well as live music, food trucks, a pumpkin patch, kayak/paddleboard/yoga demos, edible bug bar, face painting, story-telling and
DIY crafts. Proceeds go towards the Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary Park, which offers 179-acres of wooded trails, nature centers and glorious views located behind Playland between the Long Island Sound and Manursing Lake. This year’s festival is being sponsored by local community businesses and organizations such as the Rye Free Reading Room, Rye Historical Society, Rye Arts Center, Westchester Children’s Museum, Rye Town
Park, Rye YMCA, Marshlands County Park, Bird Homestead and Meeting House Conservancy, Rye Sustainability Committee, Rye School of Dance, Rhythm on Rye, Westchester Sandbox Theatre, Sew Happy, Clay Art Center, Hilary’s Table, Big Picture Foundation, SUP Westchester, Prime Paddlesports, Sweet Fern Garden Design, Fani Flowers, Tovami Yoga, Visionary Face and Body Art, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and more. (Submitted)
Latimer hosts chambers of commerce summit
More than 160 people from all over Westchester, including all types of businesses, non-profit organizations and representatives from 25 different chambers and business groups gathered at the County Center for a hybrid chambers of commerce summit. Photo courtesy westchester.gov
For the first time ever, Westchester, through County Executive George Latimer, brought together business owners, Chambers of Commerce and local leaders from across the county for a conversation on how to find common solutions to common challenges. More than 160 people from all over Westchester, including all types of businesses, non-profit organizations and representatives from 25 different chambers and business groups gathered at the Little Theater in the County Center for this hybrid informational and networking event. “I’ve always thought, and I think attendance at this event proves it, that the best effort we can do is put people with like minds and like interests in the
same room together, let them meet each other, network together, share information together and out of that will come new and vibrant ideas that each of us can use individually,” Latimer said. Prior to the event, a survey was sent out to all the local chambers to share with their members so that the county executive and the Office for Economic Development could learn more about the concerns and challenges facing small business owners in Westchester. The Oct. 10 event included presentations and discussions, some based on those results, with Bridget Gibbons, county director of economic development, Ray Salaberrios, senior business development director for small business from Empire State De-
velopment and Shari Rosen Ascher, assistant to the county executive, who organized the event, to help attendees learn about resources and incentives available from the county and state. Also included in the event was a “speed networking” segment, which tasked attendees with stepping out of their comfort zone, switching tables at the sound of a whistle and finding new people to chat with. “At the county’s Office of Economic Development, we really want to listen to local businesses and hear what they have to say— and find out how the county can help,” Gibbons said. “Small businesses are the engine of Westchester’s economy and we must embrace them for us to succeed.” (Submitted)
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October 12, 2018 • THE HARRISON REVIEW • 13
Everything old is new LIVE MIKE Mike Smith
To all our Yankee fan readers, I’m not here to gloat; well, maybe I am. Just a little, anyway. On Tuesday night, my beloved Red Sox ended the Yankees’ season, holding on in a wild finish to take Game 4 of the American League Division Series and move on to the ALCS where they will tangle with the reigning World Series Champion Astros. It’s been a rough 24 hours for Yankee fans, for sure, and I’m not here to make things worse. But there was one thing that struck me this morning as I gleefully tuned into sports talk radio to listen to depressed fanatics call for the firing of manager Aaron Boone and lament the trade for high-priced slugger Giancarlo Stanton; sometimes, these newaged analytics will let you down. Of course, we can kill Boone for sticking with Sabathia and Severino too long, and sure, Stanton missed out on a chance
to have his bonafide Yankee moment and put together a dreadful ALDS. But the problems with this Yankee team ran much deeper than that; it all starts with the way the team was constructed. Over the last few years, front offices around baseball have begun building teams according to a new formula. Starting pitching, speed and defense were out. What mattered most was having a club full of sluggers who could hit the longball and a deep, hard-throwing bullpen that could shorten games to an almost comical degree. Yankees GM Brian Cashman sure bought in, putting together a 2018 team that was predicated entirely on the ability to hit for power and turn close games over to a group of talented relievers. And despite leading to a campaign in which the Yankees won 100 regular season games, somehow, it backfired in the end. The Red Sox—while not devoid of power by any stretch of the imagination—were a much different club. Sure, they could hit, but they could also run. Manager Alex Cora was never hesitant
to lay down a bunt or call for a steal—two things that today’s analytics-driven baseball people claim are counter-productive. And they proved why oldschool baseball can still work against the Yanks. They took the extra base when they could, they relied on solid efforts by their starting pitchers in the three games they took from the Bombers. And, evidenced by their 16run outburst in Game 3, they proved that you didn’t need to hit the ball over the fence in order to score runs. The Sox are not a perfect team, not by a long shot. Their bullpen is still shaky and their No. 2 starter, David Price, is as unreliable as they come. But they proved against the Yankees that they have the aptitude to do the little things to win ballgames—things that have been devalued in today’s game. Remember that, as you clamor for the Yanks to sign Manny Machado or Bryce Harper to expensive multi-year deals this off-season. It’s a revolutionary (old) idea, but even teams with immense star power need a cou-
As Yankee fans decompress after the team’s Game 4 loss to the Boston Red Sox, Sports Editor Mike Smith believes that the Bombers’ defeat was self-inflicted. Photo courtesy Wikipedia.org
ple of role-players too. There’s no actual blueprint to winning games, but the Red Sox and the Astros have seemed to figure it out, at least for now.
In the meantime, I guess you can just sit back, watch the rest of the MLB playoffs in peace, and angrily call WFAN to start spreading the blues.
Sorry, I just couldn’t help myself.
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Garnets down Huskies in finale By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor
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On Sunday, Oct. 7, the Rye Garnets authored another chapter in a dominant stretch against their rivals from Harrison, drub10/7/18 bing the Huskies 41-14 to win the 89th meeting between the two foes. Behind a blistering passing attack led by sure-armed quarterback Declan Lavelle, the Garnets were able to top the Huskies for the 16th time in their last 17 attempts, improving their overall record in the long-running series to 44-42-3. Lavelle was sharp early on, connecting on two of his first three pass attempts for touchdowns and leading the Garnets to a 21-0 first quarter lead. But after Harrison climbed back into the game following a kickoff return by Justin Altamuro and a pass by Frank Nannariello to Alex Siapanides in the third quarter, the Garnets found themselves up just 27-14 in heading into the final stanza. With 10:29 left to play, however, Lavelle connected
THE GAME
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Game Notes: • Declan Lavelle threw for 238 yards & rushed for 92 yards • Rye has won 16 of the last 17 meetings • The teams will square off next weekend in the1st round of Class A playoffs on a gutsy fourth down pass to Chad Antico to give the Garnets a 20-point lead that all but put the game out of reach. “Coach Garr has a lot of confidence in us, and we trust him,” Lavelle said. “He just put the offense back out there and we went out and got a big touchdown.” Lavelle finished the day with 17 completions for 238 yards
and three touchdowns and also led the Garnets with 92 rushing yards on 17 carries. Running back Brendan Lavelle, Declan’s cousin, found the endzone ran for two scores to power a Garnet ground attack that attempted 32 rushes on the day. Harrison’s rushing attack was led by D’Andre Cosby, who carried the ball 15 times for 77 yards.
Declan Lavelle runs with the football against Harrison on Oct. 7. Lavelle accounted for 73 percent of Rye’s total offensive yards. Photos/Mike Smith
Harrison’s Justin Altamuro and Rye’s Jack Iuliano were the recipients of this year’s Chris Mello Scholarship Award, presented prior to Sunday’s game. The award is given each year in honor of the former Rye great who perished in the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
“I think we had a lot of plays you can turn to in that second half, and we used all of them, especially passing the ball,” said the junior quarterback. “We just beared down, played tough and won the game.” But while the Garnets might have been able to orchestrate yet another win over their rivals, the celebratory period will have to be short-lived, as Rye and Harrison prepare to square off again next week in the first round of the Class A playoffs. At 5-1 on the year, Rye came away with the No. 4 seed while the Huskies (2-
4) are seeded No. 13. Although a time and date have not yet been set for the 90th meeting between the two teams, the game will once again be played at Rye’s Nugent Stadium. “It feels great, I’m excited to celebrate with my teammates and I’m just happy for everyone involved,” said Lavelle. “But Harrison is a very tough team; we can’t take any plays off and we’re just going to have to prepare and come out ready for next week.”
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Harrison’s Frank Nannariello throws a pass against Rye on Oct. 7.
Brendan Lavelle rushes for a touchdown against Harrison at Rye High School.
A Quinn Kelly block springs Chad Antinco for a first-quarter touchdown.
Ryan Lopp breaks an open-field tackle against the Huskies. Rye topped Harrison 41-14.
Matt Tepedino stiffarms a Harrison defender on Oct. 7. Photos/Mike Smith
D’Andre Cosby looks for daylight against the Rye defense. Cosby finished with 77 rushing yards.
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