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Students from Mamaroneck High School recently traveled to Concord, New Hampshire, to cover the 2016 presidential election primaries as part of their Advanced Placement government and journalism classes. For story, see page 7. Photo/Andrew Dapolite
Ward Avenue online petition garners support By SUZY BERKOWITZ Editorial Assistant An online petition to stop a dead end from becoming a reality on Ward Avenue in the village of Mamaroneck has gained rapid momentum. The petition—which garnered 41 signatures, as of press time, since being posted on Change. org on Monday, Feb. 1—was created by Ward Avenue resident Donato Colantonio. The petition states that village officials want to mitigate flood hazards by replacing a nearby bridge with a dead end, stating that Ward Av-
enue is a convenient route to the Metro-North station and Mamaroneck’s downtown area. Village Manager Richard Slingerland said the Ward Avenue bridge is being torn because it contributes to the village’s flooding problem. “I made this petition because making a dead end on Ward Avenue would be too much of a hassle for everyone,” Colantonio told the Review. “If they have to fix the flooding, I’d rather them rebuild the bridge instead. I understand that Mamaroneck is a flood zone but if they rebuild the bridge, everybody wins.”
Tearing down the Ward Avenue bridge is part of the recentlysubmitted flood mitigation project by the United States Army Corps of Engineers. The project, which aims to secure flood hazards along the Mamaroneck and Sheldrake rivers, would cost approximately $72 million in both federal and nonfederal aid. Slingerland said that although he was not aware of the petition, he understands that some Ward Avenue residents are resistant to the construction of a dead end on their street. He said that although the plan to create a dead end hasn’t yet been finalized, it
has been considered, along with a less cost-effective option to rebuild the bridge. Slingerland said the cost of rebuilding the bridge is not covered under the Army Corps’ flood mitigation plan. “Although there is no official plan yet, I think making Ward Avenue a dead end would make the street safer for residents,” Slingerland said, adding all options have to be discussed with residents and the village Board of Trustees. “A lot of people find dead ends to be desirable, ward AVE continued on page 7
LMCTV inches toward firehouse HQ By JAMES PERO Staff Writer After much deliberation, Larchmont Mamaroneck Community Television may finally be lurching toward a new headquarters, and if the broadcast company has its way, it will be in the village of Mamaroneck. According to Larchmont Mayor Anne McAndrews, a Democrat, the issue, however slow-moving, is closer to a resolution than ever before. “It’s time to fish or cut bait,” she said. “We want something to be resolved.” Over the past six months, LMCTV has been in the midst of deciding between two different lease proposals; one by the town of Mamaroneck which would house the company on the third floor of its Town Center, and one by the village which would place them in the village’s old firehouse. In September, Erik Lewis, the CEO of LMCTV, told the Review that the village of Mamaroneck’s firehouse, located on 122 Mamaroneck Ave., was the preferred choice. Among the drawing points, according to Lewis, was an expanded presence in the village where their organization could be seen and recognized by a much wider scope of people. Currently, LMCTV’s operations are dispersed between three different locations across both the village and town of
Mamaroneck, including a base of operations in the Town Center, a studio on Library Lane in the village, and an additional studio in Mamaroneck High School. Ultimately, however, their headquarters will be decided by the Board of Controls, BOC— which consists of representatives from the town of Mamaroneck and the villages of Larchmont and Mamaroneck. When the time comes, the decision will be made by a simple majority, according to village of Mamaroneck Mayor Norman Rosenblum, a Republican, who sits on the BOC with McAndrews and Mamaroneck Town Councilman Tom Murphy, a Democrat. While village of Mamaroneck Trustee Leon Potok, a Democrat, and Rosenblum have indicated that they support the preference of LMCTV, not everyone in the village supports the move; among those opposed to LMCTV’s move into the village firehouse is former Democratic mayor, Kathleen Savolt. According to Savolt, the occupation of the firehouse by a nonprofit disregards the original resolution which enumerates guidelines for how the building should be used. She told the Review that the original resolution to rebuild the firehouse—which was passed in a 4-1 vote during her tenure as mayor—contained stipulations that the building Lmctv continued on page 9
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City of Rye discusses new drone legislation
The Rye City Council will begin to discuss what will become the framework for local legislation regarding the usage of drones in the city. According to City Attorney Kristen Wilson, a local law may eventually overlap with federal laws which she told The Review are already in the pipeline from the FAA.
By James Pero Staff Writer As the use of recreational and commercial drones expands, cutting-edge technology is facing cutting-edge regulation. Through an increasing array of federal and municipal laws, how and when people can use drones is being defined across the country. During a Jan. 27 Rye City Council meeting, councilmembers and City Attorney Kristen Wilson discussed the beginning of the city’s framework on how drones and their pilots can operate within city boundaries. Among the major facets guiding the proposed legislation over drone usage are privacy and safety, according to City Manager Marcus Serrano. “We have a lot of public
parks… We want to make sure people are protected,” Serrano said; Playland Park sits within the city of Rye municipal boundaries. Equipped with cameras, modern drones—many of which are now affordable to the average consumer—are capable of deftly flying through the air and capturing bird’s eye view photos and video footage in high definition. According to Wilson, there are at least a few other municipalities in the region with laws regulating the usage of drones, including one in Rockland County. The Federal Aviation Administration, FAA, has already begun regulating drone usage by implementing nationwide guidelines that require registration and strictly limiting how
Among the facets of drone usage discussed will be how drones are used in Rye’s public parks, in addition to how the city might use them for their services. Photos/Andrew Dapolite
and where they can be flown. The penalties for failing to register a drone with the FAA—which will kick in on Feb. 19—are punishable up to $27,000 according to the agency’s website. Additionally, both New York state and New York City have begun looking at their own legal models for just how and where drones can be operated. Interest in using drones, however, isn’t just limited to recreational users. According to Wilson, the Rye City Police Department and Rye TV have shown an affinity for the application of drone technology. New Rye Police Commissioner Michael Corcoran told the Review that, though he hasn’t officially considered the use of drones in Rye, they could have a valuable application in public surveillance. “You cannot use them too look into private homes. People have a right to privacy,” he said, adding that police work could still benefit from their usage. “It would be somewhat useful in the public eye, a lot like a surveillance camera.” Corcoran, whose first day on the job was Feb. 1, also acknowledged that the usage of drones for police purposes also brings up its own sticky set of legality regarding search warrants. “That’s something we’d want to explore very closely,” he said. Representatives from the FAA could not be reached for comment as of press time. CONTACT: james@hometwn.com
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What’s going on... Mamaroneck Public Library
employer and income information and insurance policy numbers. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call the Westchester County Department of Health at 813-5192. Appointments are available in English and in Spanish.
Smart Tech Series: Learn Basic E-textile Sewing Skills
The library will be closed on Monday, Feb. 15 for Presidents Day.
Valentine treats holder Drop in and make a treat holder for all Valentine’s Day candy on Friday, Feb. 12 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday, Feb. 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Teen Room. This program is open to children in grades six through 12.
Information session: ‘Do You Need Health Insurance?’ Make an appointment for a one-on-one information session with a Westchester County health department navigator, who will be in the library’s Tech Room on Wednesdays from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Representatives will answer questions about health insurance-related topics, including essential plans, Medicaid, Child Health Plus and health coverage for business owners’ employees. Clients should be prepared with their Social Security numbers, documents for legal immigrants, birth dates,
Children ages 10 through adult are welcome to create their own sewing sampler and an LED headband during this project on Tuesday, Feb. 16 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and on Thursday, Feb. 18 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Program Room. Space and materials are limited so registration is suggested. For more information or to register for this program, call 630-5875.
Women’s Book Club discussion The library’s Women’s Book Club will discuss Anthony Doerr’s book “All The Light We Cannot See” on Wednesday, Feb. 17 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Community Room on the lower level. Copies of the book have been reserved for the book group and will be available at the hold shelf.
brary@hotmail.com or visit larchmontlibrary.org.
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Six-session winter course
The Larchmont Music Academy presents Kindermusic, an all-day program for children on Tuesday, Feb. 15. Workshops for children of different age groups will be held all day, and the workshops will consist of clapping, singing, dancing and learning new and old tunes. Workshop for children ages 18 months to 3 years old will be held from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. and 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. A workshop for children ages three months to 17 months will be held from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and a workshop for children ages birth to five years old will be held from noon to 12:45 p.m. For more information or to register for these programs, call the library at 834-2281.
The Rohr Jewish Learning Institute will present The Jewish Course of Why, a six-session winter course that will run weekly from Monday, Feb. 22 through Monday, March 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Chabad Center, located at 921 W. Boston Post Road in Mamaroneck. The course will be taught by Rabbi Mendel Silberstein of Chabad of Larchmont and Mamaroneck and will span a range of topics from fun, light, and off-the-beaten-track to more complex and controversial issues. Some of the course’s 50 questions include: Why are there so many Jews in Hollywood? Why do Jews eat gefilte fish and cholent and wish each other mazal tov and l’chaim? Why does the Bible sanction slavery and animal sacrifices? What is the cause of anti-semitism? What does Judaism say about Christianity and about the role of women in Jewish life? In addition to the above, the course offers insight into mysterious Jewish practices, strange biblical narratives and enigmas of Jewish identity. For more information or to register, call 834-8000 or visit myJLI.com.
Emelin Theatre
Larchmont Public Library The library will be closed for construction until the summer of 2016. Existing shelves will be moved to the Village Center and the Burchell Children’s Room will remain open. For more information about the library’s relocation, call the Reference Desk at 834-2281 ext. 3, email larchmontli-
Rohr Jewish Learning Institute
The Gibson Brothers On Friday, Feb. 12 at 8 p.m. With multiple IBMA awards and a finalist for four this year, the Gibson Brothers are among the most exciting and respected acts in contemporary bluegrass. Bringing their haunting duets, exquisite songwriting and infectious personalities, brothers Eric and Leigh Gibson return to the Emelin with longtime bassist Mike Barber and Jesse Brock. Tickets are $48 per person. Visit emelin.org/event/bluegrass-all-music/gibson-brothers for more information.
‘Moon Mouse: A Space Odyssey’ On Saturday, Feb. 13 at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Lightwire Theater is back with a cosmic new adventure told in luminescent black light. Marvin the Mouse wants to be popular, but the cool rats think he’s a geek. Escaping into a world of fantasy, Marvin blasts off in a homemade rocket on a quest to make his dreams of acceptance come true. Suitable for ages 5 to 10. Tickets are $15 per person. Visit emelin.org/event/family/moon-mouse-spaceodyssey for more information.
Dan Zanes Song Gusto Hour Bring your voices, your instruments or both and sing along with Grammy-award-winning musician Dan Zanes on Saturday, Feb. 27 at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. This experience is appropriate for children ages 2 and up, and the show will feature a free family band workshop for ticket holders prior to the show from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Tickets are $15 per person. For more information, visit emelin.org/event/family/dan-zanes-song-gusto-hour.
Harlem Gospel Choir concert The world-famous Harlem Gospel Choir will be performing their selection of contemporary gospel vocals with a touch of jazz and blues on Saturday, Feb. 27 at 8 p.m. For more information, visit emelin.org/event/great-traditions/harlem-gospel-choir, email Frances Carter at francesca.carter@emelin. org or call 698-3045 ext. 207.
Mamaroneck Artists Guild ‘Anything Goes’ exhibition Artists have been allowed to let their imaginations go wild for “Anything Goes,” a group show for all members that will run through Feb. 27. Media used in this exhibition include jewelry, photographs, watercolors, acrylics, drawings, mixed media, ceramics and fiber arts. There will be an opening reception for this exhibition on Saturday, Feb. 13 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The gallery is open from Tuesdays through Saturdays from noon to 5 p.m. and is located at 126 Larchmont Ave. in Larchmont. Gallery admission is free. For more information, call 834-1117.
St. Thomas Episcopal Church Orion String Quartet concert The world-renowned Orion String Quartet will play a special concert in St. Thomas Episcopal Church, located at 168 W. Boston Post Road in Mamaroneck on Saturday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. The quartet will play an all-Beethoven program, providing an opportunity for music fans to experience the performance in an intimate and historic venue. Concert tickets are $27.37 online or $30 at the door, cash only. For more information, visit saintthomasmmrk.org or call 698-0300. 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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Fjord Fish Market opens new store in Larchmont Fjord Fish Market, an awardwinning specialty seafood store and caterer, recently opened a new location in the village of Larchmont at 134 Chatsworth Ave. Specializing in responsibly sourced seafood, Fjord brings a
unique mission and philosophy to the local seafood marketplace with an emphasis on traceability, transparency and strict standards for aquaculture. Fjord puts great effort into knowing where all their wild
seafood comes from and then properly labeling the seafood so customers know exactly what they are buying and eating. When sourcing farm-raised products, Fjord partners with CleanFish, a respected company
Fjord Fish Market recently opened at 134 Chatsworth Ave. in Larchmont. Present at the ribbon cutting was village Mayor Anne McAndrews, third from left. Contributed photos
The award-winning specialty seafood store and caterer provides fresh products that are responsibly sourced and properly labeled.
known for their commitment to seafood raised in similar conditions as in the wild and free from antibiotics. As part of their philosophy to set the standards for better seafood, Fjord only sells wild-caught shrimp—not only due to its superior flavor, but also because current farm-raised practices don’t
meet Fjord’s strict standards for a high-quality, healthy product. Another distinction is that all of Fjord’s fish is bought whole, with each piece hand-filleted in the Cos Cob location. In addition to fresh fish, Fjord offers sushi rolled daily instore by a master sushi chef that also features only wild-caught
shrimp and where all ingredients are properly labeled. There is also grab-and-go soup, dips and sauces and/or marinades in the cases. Fjord also offers fullservice catering all year long. For more information, call 341-1437, visit fjordfishmarket. com or email info@fjordcatering.com. (Submitted)
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Muse Paintbar, located on Mamaroneck Avenue in White Plains, has been open for five months. The chain currently has 14 businesses running in five different states. Photo/Suzy Berkowitz
“Years ago, doing ceramics was the fad,” Meduri said comparing that to the recent paint-drink craze. “I’ve probably been here about 10 times since this place has opened up. It’s just something creative, fun and different to do.” Although Muse has only been up and running in White Plains for five months, the chain has expanded to 14 businesses across New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Massachusetts since opening its first location in Manchester, New Hampshire, in late 2012. The manager of the White Plains location, Miesha, said working at Muse has made her professional life the happiest it’s ever been. “I just love seeing people get excited over what they’ve created,” she said. “I think people like coming here because it brings balance to their everyday lives, which are usually spent at a desk.” The paint-and-sip industry began a little more than 10 years ago when the first studio, Sips n Strokes, opened in Alabama in 2004. The craze has gained rapid momentum since then, as an estimated 1,000 different paint bars have opened throughout the United States and Canada. Paint bar
Pinot’s Palette, a new paintbar in Tuckahoe, celebrated its grand opening last December. Photos/Bobby Begun
clients can either rent a party room for a private event or register to paint during public classes offered throughout the week. One such studio franchise, Pinot’s Palette, recently opened in Tuckahoe, making that location its 90th in the country, and its first in Westchester County. Although the company is new to Tuckahoe—it has only been open since December 2015—it has grown exponentially since getting its start in Houston in 2009, and now has locations in 37 states and one in Toronto. Pat Cipollone, owner of Pinot’s Palette studio in Tuckahoe, said the appeal of paint
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The paint-and-sip industry began in 2004, and has since expanded to 1,000 paint bars across the United States and Canada. Studio franchises Muse Paintbar and Pinot’s Palette recently moved into Westchester County.
bars comes from people’s desire to have an alternative night out and create their own artwork. “In the end, you’ve created something that’s genuinely yours,” Cipollone said. “Paint bars open the door for people to appreciate art, and it relaxes them in a way.” Cipollone said the popularity of paint bars makes publicizing his new location a challenge; he mainly depends on word of mouth to draw a crowd. He said his instructors do their best to keep the night light and fun for everyone, but in the end, it’s up to the client to make the best of it. Julie Alfonso, an instructor and assistant at Muse Paintbar, said one challenging aspect of the job is encouraging adult clientele not to take themselves or their work too seriously. She said there’s always an opportunity to come back and try it again. “We do our best to make everybody feel comfortable and not hold themselves to an unrealistic standard,” Alfonso said. “This gives people a chance to come out and do something new; to feel like a kid again.” CONTACT: suzy@hometwn.com
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Mamaroneck students cover New Hampshire primary
Buses full of excited Mamaroneck High School students from Advanced Placement government and journalism classes make their way to Concord, New Hampshire, to cover the presidential primary. Photo/Andrew Dapolite
By SARAH VARNEY Education Reporter At Mamaroneck High School, the 2016 presidential election has been eagerly awaited since 2012 because it meant that students in Joe Laberti’s Advanced Placement government class would be taking a four-day trip to to New Hampshire to cover the primary race on both sides of the aisle. On February 6 at 7 a.m., 140 seniors boarded buses for a fourhour drive to Concord, New Hampshire. This time out, the quadrennial version of the election adventure included five students in co-leader Evan Madin’s first-year journalism class at the high school. Some of the students are taking both Madin’s journalism class and Laberti’s AP Government class this year. The goal of the trip was to give the students first-hand experience in government and journalism. Divided into three groups, each had an assigned role for the trip. On Wednesday, each one handed in a trip project that was posted on Medium.com under “New Hamp_2016.” One team of five students was responsible for videography, another team of 21 students handled
writing and editing duties, and a third group of 90 students was chosen to volunteer for specific candidates. Their duties included “get-out-the-vote chores” such as knocking on doors to guarantee voter participation and attending candidate events. The coverage teams of videographers, journalists and volunteers followed candidates Jeb Bush, Hillary Clinton, Chris Christie, Ted Cruz, Marcio Rubio, Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders. The Mamaroneck retinue included 21 chaperones and 13 parents driving their own cars. So that the students could cover the candidates and events statewide, three Coach buses were also available for transportation to venues within 45 minutes of the Concord Democratic headquarters and the Republican Mamaroneck team headquarters in Manchester, New Hampshire. For Laberti, planning for the trip began in July. He brought in journalism teacher Madin in September after coming up with the idea of having students from both classes go on the trip. The students returned home on Tuesday and for many their enthusiasm was undimmed regardless of their actual work on behalf of the candidates. For example, senior Asher
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Soriano spent much of his time during the trip going door to door canvassing for voter support. He was impressed by those prospective voters who were eager to express their support for Bernie Sanders. “We encountered two responses. Either people didn’t answer their door, or they came to the door and wanted to talk about Bernie Sanders. It was amazing,” Soriano said. For senior Eli Lederman, the trip was a whirlwind of press access that was “more than anyone could have imagined.” He watched as a crowd waited for some time to greet Marco Rubio at a set of elevator doors. The door opened and there was Rubio. Lederman was struck by his demeanor. “He has a lot of charisma,” Lederman said. Both students met television commentator Chuck Todd of “Meet the Press.” Lederman also met Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. “Bernie has a very personable way about him,” Lederman said. For him, the trip only boosted his eagerness for the future. He will study journalism at the University of Missouri in the fall. CONTACT: sarah@hometwn.com
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especially those with young children.” Pat Valentine, a 72-yearlong resident of Ward Avenue, supports the petition and said not only would a dead end become an eye sore, which could decrease property values in the neighborhood, but it could pose an inconvenience to firetrucks and ambulances. She also said that the bridge, which was built during the Depression, may be considered a historical site and should be replaced as soon as possible. “Many people on the block are upset,” Valentine said. “There are so many little issues with this when you really think about it… We want our bridge back.” Slingerland said that the public’s input, along with other approaches that could be more suitable to the neighborhood, will be taken into consideration. The village manager said he plans on reaching out to residents to hear their concerns. “All solutions would have to be considered based on how much of a help removing the bridge would be to remediat-
As part of the Army Corps of Engineers’ flood mitigation plan, a bridge near Ward Avenue will is going to be torn down, and an online petition has garnered support from residents to stop the bridge from being turned into a dead end. Photo/Andrew Dapolite
ing the flood mitigation issue,” Slingerland said. “Perhaps there are changes we can make to the project that would accomplish a better cost benefit ratio in terms of flood mitigation and would help the residents in terms of keeping Ward Avenue open.”
Further plans for the project are to be discussed during the Army Corps flood mitigation presentation scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the Emelin Theatre. CONTACT: suzy@hometwn.com
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Rye seeks to switch to LED streetlights, cut energy costs Town considering Municipal Solar Buyers Group By Kiley Stevens Staff Writer
The city of Rye may soon convert all its traditional streetlights to LED as an energy-saving measure. Pictured is Purchase Street in Rye on a recent Sunday night. Photo/Andrew Dapolite
The city of Rye is considering replacing all of the city’s streetlights with more energyefficient LED lights. The reasoning behind the idea is that an investment in LED lighting generally improves nighttime visibility, increases energy savings by 40 to 80 percent, and can cut street lighting maintenance costs by at least 50 to 75 percent. A representative for Lumen Light Solutions, a Yonkersbased company that specializes in municipal conversions to LED lighting, gave a presentation to the Rye City Council on
Wednesday, Jan. 27 about the company’s services. LED lights have become popular in many communities because they are significantly more cost-effective and more eco-friendly than other common kinds of streetlights, including mercury vapor lights, which Rye currently uses. According to City Manager Marcus Serrano, Rye has a little more than 1,700 streetlights. The upfront cost would be $624,000, with the city standing to save $163,000 per year by making the switch. He said the cost for the LED lights would break even in
less than four years. Serrano has previous experience facilitating a municipality’s transition to LED street lights from when he was working in Dobbs Ferry. In addition to New Rochelle and Dobbs Ferry, Yonkers, Bronxville, Eastchester, Elmsford, Hastings, Irvington, Ardsley, Tarrytown, Greenburgh and Ossining have already chosen to transition to LED lighting. If the city were to move forward on converting all of streetlights to LED, Serrano said it should realistically take about six or seven months, at most. -Reporting by Angela Jordan
She’s not crazy, her name just rhymes with it. Read Lenore Skenazy’s column every week in the Review. A past contributor to the Daily News and the New York Sun, Skenazy has also appeared on “The Daily Show,” been profiled in the New Yorker and even had her own reality TV show, “World’s Worst Mom.”
Last month, the Mamaroneck Town Council agreed to consider participating in the Municipal Solar Buyers Group, a program offered by Sustainable Westchester that implements solar installations in municipalities throughout the county to save participants money on energy costs and reduce their carbon footprints. Town Supervisor Nancy Seligson, a Democrat, said her interest in the matter comes from a desire to reduce the town’s energy costs and greenhouse gas production. Should the town decide to take part in the program, a number of municipal sites within the town of Mamaroneck would be subject to having solar installations built in an effort to cut down on electricity and instead use solar energy. According to Seligson, Sustainable Westchester has identified one of the parking lots in town as a possible site for an installation. “They’re looking at the potential of building carports in those parking lots which would provide a roof where the solar installation could be implemented,” she said. The solar energy produced by these installations would be used in place of traditional electricity throughout the town and within its municipal buildings. Now that the town has expressed interest in the program, Sustainable Westchester can begin searching for solar developers. Leo Weigman, executive director of Sustainable Westchester and a former mayor of Croton-on-Hudson, told the Review that there are currently two other towns in Westchester County that have passed the same resolution as the town of Mamaroneck. The towns of Bedford and Croton-on-Hudson have both allowed Sustainable Westchester to send out a Request for Proposals, RFP, to search for a solar developer interested in offering solar solutions to these towns. “What we’re trying to do is to identify local government facilities that would have good solar resources,” Weigman said. He cited Croton-on-Hudson, his hometown, as a prime example. In the town’s Metro-North station parking lot, if the town
The Town of Mamaroneck is considering a program offered by Sustainable Westchester that would implement solar installations in the town that could cut down on energy costs. Town Supervisor Nancy Seligson’s house, pictured, had solar panels installed during last year’s Solarize campaign. Photo/Andrew Dapolite
covered 500 of the 2,200 parking spaces with a carport, not only would it provide shade and protection from the elements for the parking spaces, but it would serve as a place for a solar installation, one that Weigman said would generate enough electricity to replace 50 percent of the government operations’ electricity bill. Seligson, along with the Town Council, created a town Environmental Committee when she first became town supervisor in 2011, and said she is constantly looking for new ways to make the town more climate resilient, citing reducing greenhouse gases, improving water quality and reducing polluted runoff as some of her goals. “I think it’s important to position the town for the future to be more sustainable and self-reliant,” she said. The town of Mamaroneck has already taken steps to be more environmentally conscious. In 2015, the town participated in the Solarize Campaign, which outfitted 72 residents’ homes with solar panels, one of which was Seligson’s. At a meeting for the Energy and Efficiencies Committee for Westchester County, legislators and members of the committee discussed the program at length. Francis Corcoran, a Republican, had an idea to simplify the pro-
cess for municipalities to participate in the program. “As a county and as a legislature, we need to provide guidance to the towns on how to [participate in the program],” he said. Catherine Parker, a Democratic Westchester County legislator and chair of the Energy and Regional Efficiencies Committee, is more concerned about the big picture of the program. “The program for the Municipal Solar Buyers Group is going to be advantageous for everybody so I’m encouraging all municipalities to participate in it,” she said. According to Weigman, once Sustainable Westchester finds a suitable solar developer, other local governments can ask for the same agreement, eliminating the process of an entirely new Request for Proposal. He said that they’re very close to deciding on a developer for the towns and should be announcing the partnership within the next few weeks. But once Sustainable Westchester decides on a developer, it will be up to town officials to make a final decision. “We’ll have to evaluate what they’re offering and determine if it’s something that Town Council will vote on,” Seligson said. CONTACT: kiley@hometwn.com
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MTA, Metro-North ban hoverboards over fire risk Redevelopment of 3 Jalapeños site moves forward
Hoverboards have been banned at all Metro-North train stations and onboard its trains. The popular gadgets use lithium-ion batteries, which have recently been found to pose fire risks. File photo
By SIBYLLA CHIPAZIWA Editorial Assistant On Jan. 27, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced that possessing hoverboards aboard trains or buses or at stations of the New York City transit system is banned, including the Metro-North Railroad, which has three lines running through Westchester County. Hoverboards—a self-balancing two-wheeled board or electric scooter—became a must-have gadget last year, especially during the holiday season. They are controlled by the user standing on sensored platforms. They operate on lithium-ion batteries, which have recently been scrutinized for posing potential fire risks under certain conditions, according to the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration, with reports of the batteries getting too hot, short-circuiting or
simply being defective, causing some hoverboards to self-ignite. The administration regulates hoverboards because of the batteries they use. In a released statement, the MTA said that its safety rules have long banned the use of personal wheeled devices, like skateboards or scooters, in subway and train stations. Customers are also not allowed to have hazardous and flammable materials on public transport. The fire risk that lithium-ion batteries pose led the MTA to ban the devices. Hoverboards have already been banned on other transport systems, such as on most U.S. airlines and in other major cities. MTA Chief Safety Officer David Mayer said that riders’ and employees’ safety are always the MTA’s main concern. “For obvious reasons, it is not safe to use… personal wheeled vehicles
on station platforms. We’re equally concerned about the safety risk of bringing devices that pose fire hazards into the confined spaces inside trains and buses,” he said in a released statement. Peter Todd, of New Rochelle, works in Larchmont and sometimes takes the one-stop ride on the Metro-North New Haven line to get to work. He finds the outright ban a good thing, as he’s not a fan of hoverboards. He pointed out the fire risks, and added, “I think hoverboard users are worse than people walking and texting at the same time. They perpetuate a lazy lifestyle.” A representative from the Westchester County Department of Transportation, which operates the Bee-Line bus and ParaTransit systems, could not be reached for comment as of press time. CONTACT: sibylla@hometwn.com
After approval from the Westchester County Industrial Development Agency, a 21-unit millennial-friendly residential development has taken another step toward coming to fruition in the village of Mamaroneck’s Transit Oriented Development zone. The four-story project, which is being developed by Comstock Residential Contracting and will go in place of the current 3 Jalapeños site on Mamaroneck Avenue, will cost $6.5 million and will be aimed at attracting younger residents from New York City to live and work in Westchester County. When completed, the structure will include 2,500 feet of commercial space and will also feature two affordably priced units. In addition, once completed, the project will also create 40 temporary construction jobs as well as six full-time jobs, according to Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino, a Republican. Currently, according to the managing partner Eric Abraham, the site already has proper
A four-story residential development located in place of the former 3 Jalapeños site on Mamaroneck Avenue in the village of Mamaroneck took another step toward coming to fruition. Rendering courtesy Comstock Residential Contracting
approval for the site plan but the applicant must still go through the village’s Architectural Review Board and also submit a building permit application before construction can begin. The development will replace the dilapidated site formerly occupied by Mexican restaurant, 3 Jalapeños, which closed permanently after Tropical Storm Irene due to the amount of flood damage the structure incurred. The project has already once been sent back to the village Planning Board following con-
cerns from the board’s members regarding the initial size of the parking lot. As a result of those concerns, the project’s parking lot was reduced from 2,960 square feet to 2,600 square feet and the amount of impervious surface— which could affect the severity of potential flooding on site— was slightly reduced. According to Abraham, the project, barring any unforeseen obstacles, will likely begin construction in July. -Reporting by James Pero
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would be rented for commercial use. Putting the building on the tax roll, she said, was meant to offset the cost of the initial renovations. “There are a whole host of other ways we could use that property,” Savolt told the Review. “There are other alternatives for LMCTV.” One such alternative is a consolidated location in the Town Center. According to Murphy, both he and the town council hope that their offer will be enough to persuade them to opt for the town’s proposal. “The town has given LMCTV an extremely generous offer,” Murphy said. “We haven’t done this because we’re looking to shanghai them. We’re doing this because they serve a vital function.” Which location the production company will occupy will be decided in the months to follow, as public meetings explaining LMCTV’s position to the various governing boards are scheduled for the end of this month. On Feb. 18, representatives from LMCTV will present their case
As LMCTV inches toward a new consolidated base of operations, the village of Mamaroneck’s firehouse has increasingly been slated as the building of choice. File photo
in front of the village of Larchmont’s board, and shortly thereafter they will do the same for the
village board in Mamaroneck. CONTACT: james@hometwn.com
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Halstead Ave. bakery hosts ‘Visiting Chef Night’ By KILEY STEVENS Staff Writer In a small, cozy bakery on Halstead Avenue, brightly colored sweet treats line the walls of a glass case. The walls, painted a bright teal, pop with fun, chalkboard signs welcoming guests. One of the signs reads “Welcome Chef Bill Powell.” On this particular evening, men, women and children alike poured into Nora’s Ovenworks for “Visiting Chef Night,” a new event hosted by bakery owner Nora Brunnett that features local chefs who teach participants how to make a specialty dish. On Jan. 29, Nora’s welcomed Chef Powell of Powell’s Catering in Harrison. On the menu for the evening’s demonstration were Powell’s famous hamburgers. Powell, who has owned Powell’s Catering for 35 years and is a lifelong Harrison resident, kept the kids giggling as he made burger after burger in the bakery’s kitchen, instructing the guests to only flip the burger once, and to never press down on it with a spatula. A table loaded with toppings and condiments was nearly bare after each participant chowed down on their burger. Many of the children participating chose the usual toppings: lettuce, tomato and ketchup. One adventurous 6-year-old
Mia, 7, shows off her hamburger creation during Visiting Chef Night at Nora’s Ovenworks.
topped her burger with bacon and a fried egg. With the sound of people chewing, the only noise in the room, it was clear that the burgers were a big hit. “Nora picked them,” said Powell of his meal choice, adding that he loves community events such as this one. “It’s always new people, and you get to show what you do well.” Powell said that Brunnett has been a great new asset to the neighborhood since her opening in December 2014, and joked with participants that when he has a bad day, he goes to the bakery for a cupcake. Most of the people in attendance at last Friday’s event were mother-daughter teams, with a dad and a few teams of friends sprinkled in. Josie Marsico and
her daughter, Tessa, 6, of Harrison, were the first to arrive, eager to learn how to cook hamburgers and get a lesson in peach cobbler from Brunnett. “I like the Cooking Channel and I want to be on [a show],” Tessa said, who also told the Review that her favorite thing to cook is “almost everything.” Another participant, 8-year-old Sofia, said through a mouthful of a bacon-topped burger, “You should come to Nora’s Ovenworks every day,” and recommended Brunnett’s beet brownies. According to Sofia, the brownie is so good, you can’t even taste the beets—and she would know, she doesn’t like beets. After enjoying burgers, guests followed Brunnett back into the kitchen to learn how to make
From left, Sienna, 6, Skyebella, 10, and Sofia, 8, enjoy their burgers at Visiting Chef Night, a new event hosted by Nora’s Ovenworks on Halstead Avenue in Harrison. Photos/Andrew Dapolite
Nora Brunnett hands Lyla, 5, one of Powell’s famous burgers.
peach cobbler. Brunnett allowed each child to lay the crust on top of the cobbler to make a crisscross shape with the dough. She warned that they could eat the raw crust, but that it probably wouldn’t taste very good. In true childlike fashion, almost all of them ate it anyway. The class enjoyed the fruits of their labor and a look of satisfaction swept across Brunnett’s face as she cleaned up. Each guest took their turn thanking her and expressed their excitement for more cooking classes. The first event, held on Jan. 15, featured Chef Anthony from Delfino’s, the Italian restaurant located next door to the bakery. Her love for community and family is what drove Brunnett to plan these events, she said, adding that, after the first one, she couldn’t sleep because she was excited. “I really like the teaching part of it and I’m a big community girl,” said Brunnett, who has lived in Harrison for eight years. She said the event is a great way for residents to get to know and build relationships with local restaurant’s chefs; something she believes benefits all of Harrison. This is probably what makes choosing the visiting chefs so easy for her. “I go to a lot of the places,” Brunnett said. “My family and I eat at Billy [Powell]’s place;
Nora Brunnett and Bill Powell, of Powell’s Catering, pause to pose for the Review during Visiting Chef Night. Brunnett is the owner of Nora’s Ovenworks in Harrison.
we eat at the taqueria; we eat at Rattlesnake Jack’s.” She said that every chef she has asked to present so far has been receptive. Brunnett added that she thinks the price of the event is great for what the participant gets. Classes run at $30 per person, or $55 per couple, which can include a parent-child team, and $15 for each additional child. Classes include a cooking lesson from the visiting chef, a dessert lesson from Brunnett, and—the best part—a chance to eat. Brunnett plans to continue these events through the winter and summer when families have more time to spend together.
The next installment of Visiting Chef Night is on Friday, Feb. 5, after press time, which will feature resident chef Chai-Li, who will teach guests how to make Chinese dumplings, a choice Brunnett said was “purely selfish,” due to her love of her dumplings. CONTACT: kiley@hometown.com
Nora’s Ovenworks 64 Halstead Ave. Harrison, N.Y. 777-1063 norasovenworks.com
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There’s a reason ‘Cupid’ rhymes with ‘stupid’ RHYMES WITH CRAZY Lenore Skenazy
There are holidays filled with joy, love, laughs and a gladdened heart. And then there’s Valentine’s Day. “I’m not sure he ever recovered,” recalls a friend I’ll call Clarissa, thinking of the Valentine’s Day when she was engaged to the man of her dreams, who gave her a pair of heart-shaped silver earrings. Nice, right? Wrong. “When I put them on, I realized they were tarnished. I went insane,” Clarissa said. “I thought, ‘This is the end of our relationship!’ I remember going down the street, crying my eyes out and calling my friend, ‘Matt bought me these tarnished earrings (sob) and I don’t want (sob) to speak to him again!’ It was like the tarnish was a metaphor for our relationship. I remember my family talking me down, ‘He doesn’t mean it. He loves you. It was inadvertent.’ But what kind of man gives a woman a tarnished gift?” A man who’s pretty worried about giving her a gift again, I’ll tell you that. Looking back—with her 30th anniversary coming up (yes, with Tarnish Man)—Clarissa can’t understand why she went so ballistic, but I do. Valentine’s Day is to relationships what pythons are to picnics. Another friend whose name I can’t use—do you sense a pattern here?—had been married for a few years and Valentine’s Day was upon him. “Of course, I was one of those last-minute shoppers,” he admits. “So I was
on Fifth Avenue and I just popped into a Victoria’s Secret to get her something.” He pauses. “I learned a lot that day.” Things you males out there may wish to note: 1. Buying lingerie for a woman is sometimes perceived, perhaps unfairly, as more of a gift for you. 2. Silk is an expensive material, long valued for its drape, feel and cost. 3. Polyester is a cheap, manmade material that can, to some benighted (ex) boyfriends/husbands, seem just like silk. 4. It’s not. Once my friend had learned this lesson the hard way, he never bought his wife any clothing again—not even a scarf. In fact, after that, it was mostly gift cards. “Let her handle it,” he says now, sounding a little shaken. Still married, but shaken. And then there was the “funny” Valentine’s Day that business guru Peter Shankman arranged for his date. They’d been going on five months. “Long enough for her to know my sense of humor,” he thought. So, he continues, “Did you know that on Valentine’s Day, White Castle takes reservations and puts out waiter service, placemats, candy hearts, etc.?” He told his girlfriend to dress up, “We’re going to someplace romantic.” They drove to Queens. They pulled into White Castle. The girlfriend assumed they just needed a place to park. But—surprise! During dinner, she cried. They broke up a week later. He has since married someone more fun. But of course, sometimes the gift a guy gives is actually quite perfect. That doesn’t mean all
goes as planned. “One year, I happened to get three bouquets delivered at work,” recalls Manhattan author and poet Elinor Nauen, who had been toiling at a women’s magazine. “Bouquet number one came from Johnny, my new boyfriend at the time. Bouquet number two was from a guy who worked there and had a hopeless crush on me.” The third bouquet was a thank you from a writer whose story she’d published. The gift just happened to arrive on Feb. 14. “I kept getting interrupted to go to the front desk for yet another delivery, and the small muttering that came at the second bouquet got pretty loud by the third,” says Nauen. And what were those co-workers’ mutters? “Everyone seemed to think I’d sent them all to myself!” So a day to revel in popularity became a day she realized all her coworkers thought she was a neutered, friendless narcissist. Gee, thanks! Luckily, she is still with Johnny—he bought bouquet number one—decades later. And the fact that he has never given her flowers since is something they’re both fine with. Considering that this is one of the happier stories I’ve heard, maybe the key is to simply sleep through the 14th, or do what my husband did in the early, giddy days of our relationship: buy your beloved a pound of bologna. Not as a metaphor. Just as a guilty pleasure that isn’t made out of polyester and can’t tarnish. It’s also unlikely your sweetheart will get three of those on the same day. CONTACT: lskenazy@yahoo.com
Talking Business: With Jennifer Graziano By IRA ELLENTHAL Meet Jennifer Graziano, who, with admirable gusto, has been helping to lead the Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home operation through its fourth generation. Notably, the company recently opened a state-of-the-art facility in Greenwich, Connecticut, as part of an expansion move. And, of course, it’s business as usual at its flagship in Mamaroneck where, in a separate, adjacent building, Zion Memorial Chapel, the only independent all-Jewish funeral home serving Westchester County, continues to flourish. We had gotten together to talk about Zion specifically, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year and where, according to Jen, who’s also a non-practicing attorney, things are going swimmingly. “We’re right where we want to be at this point in time and we expect to keep growing at a fast clip,” she said with enthusiasm. Ten minutes into our conversation, I began to feel like a slacker as Jen ticked off what seemed like an endless list of charities, nonprofits and service organizations to which she willingly gives her time and energy. “It makes for a long, pressurefilled day, but I welcome the challenge,” she said. With a wide smile, a longtime friend commented, “Color her a tornado or a cyclone if you want, but mostly color her smart because she’s building inestimable goodwill for her business, at the same time as distinguishing herself as an outstanding corporate citizen.” Another person who knows her well added, “Jen’s in perpetual motion, sort of a mobile public relations, advertising and marketing juggernaut rolled into one—and I admire her greatly for all that she’s accomplishing.” Jen said that several rabbis who knew her father, Vincent, appreciated him for his character and professionalism, and were instrumental in convincing him to open Zion to fill the void in the marketplace. “He showed his appreciation by creating an environment in which understanding and empathy for the families we serve is never in short supply. I think of him as my role model and I have tried to emulate him in every way possible. I still do, in fact,
Funeral Director Jennifer Graziano. Photo/Andrew Dapolite
because he remains active in the business,” she said. Clearly comfortable in her own skin, Jen adds a woman’s touch to the business that, for obvious reasons, no man could bring. “No doubt there’s truth to that, but my father has taught me so much, like never to rest on my laurels and the importance of staying current and relevant in order to grow.” And something else: “He told me that the first day it becomes a job for me is the day I should leave, but that’s not likely to happen. I mean it,” Jen said. By the time I got around to raising the question of what it’s like for an Italian woman to run a Jewish funeral home, she was more than prepared for it. “It’s absolutely no problem at all,” she said. “I grew up with as many Jewish friends as any other kind. Like my father, I have always had great respect for Jewish traditions. And, let’s face it, Jews and Italians have a lot in common, including their love for food, faith and family.” Slim bordering on sleek, Jen is an attractive divorcee and the mother of a 4-year-old daughter, Mia, whom she adores. “She’s a hoot, the most important person in my life,” she said. “I spend as much time with her as possible and I want her to grow up to believe that any goal is attainable if you love what you do.” Since she has been working for her father since her early teens, I wanted to know what she would do differently if she was afforded a “mulligan,” or a second chance,
as they say in golf. “Absolutely nothing—except perhaps grabbing some more sleep and being a little more trusting that things would turn out well,” she said. Detecting signs of micromanagement, I asked if she runs her business that way. “Over the top, guilty as charged,” she laughed. “But I’m working on it, although I’m the first to admit that I still have a way to go.” As our hour together wound down, I was determined to throw her my best fastball with my final question, a real spur-of-themoment toughie designed to make her think long and hard. “When the moment arrives for you to meet your maker, what words would you like inscribed on your tombstone?” I asked. After the briefest of pauses, she said, “She did it all and she did it well.” Foiled again. I was impressed and, as I packed to leave, I complimented her for being so interesting. Tongue-in-cheek, she quipped, “I want you to understand that it’s never dull when a Graziano is in the room.” That clinched it: I was on the verge of telling her that I would like her to handle my funeral arrangements when my time came. But, not wanting her to think that I was an easy mark, I figured I could hold off for a few days before giving her the order. Ira Ellenthal is the executive vice president of Home Town Media Group.
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The best defense LIVE MIKE Mike Smith
On Feb. 7, the Denver Broncos topped the Carolina Panthers 24-10 in Super Bowl 50, and although it may not have been the most exciting game in the NFL’s history, I bet the memories of that game will live on for quite a while for one simple reason: youth coaches will love it. Regardless of the sport, coaches at every level—except maybe Mike Martz, that is—preach the importance of good defense. They’re almost clichés at this point: “A good defense beats a good offense,” and “Offense wins games, but defense wins championships.” These sayings seem to be rote platitudes taught on the first day of coach training. But here’s the thing: it’s pretty much true. On Sunday, it wasn’t the Broncos’ Hall of Fame-bound
quarterback that led them to a Super Bowl win; it was an allworld defensive effort led by MVP Von Miller, DeMarcus Ware, and a host of other Broncos who harassed and bullied the explosive Cam Newton from start to finish. The result was 19 hurries, seven sacks and one huge upset that nobody—including myself—saw coming. Coming into the game, most pundits saw this as a probable one-sided Carolina win. Newton was too dangerous, the Panthers’ receivers were too fast, and the Carolina offense was too balanced for Denver to possibly have a shot, right? And then the Broncos’ defense proved us wrong. If young kids get into sports dreaming of scoring touchdowns or hitting buzzer-beating shots, the first thing that most coaches want to instill in us is a healthy respect for what happens on the other side of the ball. It’s pretty easy to understand
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why. Defense is the one thing, especially at lower levels, that isn’t about how fast you are, or how high you can jump; it’s about effort, toughness and buying into the system. Sure, Miller is an exceptional athlete. Heck, every player on that Broncos defense is a top 1-percenter. But the way that Denver, in just two short years, was able to remake themselves from an offensive juggernaut into a team led by its defense speaks volumes to the ability of a coach to change the culture of a ballclub just by focusing on the defensive side of things. If the offense scores the points, it’s the defense that supplies the backbone. When I was 9 years old, I had a CYO basketball coach who organized a team night where we all piled into our point guard’s living room to watch a game featuring NBA prospect Joe Smith. Smith would go on to play 16 years in the league, never
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quite reaching the heights that some of his draftmates, notably Kevin Garnett, did. But that coach didn’t want us to watch Smith’s athleticism or knack for scoring; rather, his effort on defense and on the glass, and his ability to set the tone and make his teammates better through his hard work on the floor. Given their preference, I’m sure youngsters would much rather tune in to watch Newton flip into the end zone, Odell Beckham make one-handed grabs, or Golden State Warriors’ guard Stephen Curry drain shots from beyond the arc. That stuff is fun, it’s entertaining, and for lack of a better term, it’s sexy. But some days, like last Sunday, those phenoms run into a brick wall, a defense that’s simply unwilling to bend. For a coach at any level, that sort of commitment to a defensive game plan is more gratifying than all the touchdowns in the world.
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On Feb. 7, Von Miller and the Denver Broncos’ defense stymied the Panthers and Cam Newton en route to a 24-10 victory in Super Bowl 50. For youth coaches, the game will long remain a great example of the importance of defense. Photo/Jeffrey Beall
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The Review Roundup Boys Basketball
2/4 Blind Brook d. Rye Neck 47-32 With a uniform eight points in all four quarters, the Panthers could not top the Trojans on Thursday, falling 47-32 to a good Blind Brook squad. The Panthers stayed with the visitors during the first half, trailing 20-16 at the beginning of the third period, but a late push helped the Trojans pull away for the win. Sophomore Jake DiGiansante led the Trojans with 18 points, while Kol Lewis paced the Panthers with seven.
2/6 Mount Vernon d. Mamaroneck 81-48
Noah Caplan drives to the hoop on Feb. 4 against Blind Brook.
Mamaroneck looked strong at times on Saturday, but couldn’t withstand the top-seeded Section I Knights in an 81-48 loss to visiting Mount Vernon. The Tigers nearly climbed back into the game with a surprising 14-2 run, but the duo of Greg Calixte and Marco Morency proved to be too much to handle on the day. Calixte con-
tributed a game-high 17-point, 10-rebound effort while Morency finished with 15 points. Miles Haughton led the way for Mamaroneck with 13 points.
2/9 Mamaroneck d. Gorton 69-56 The Tigers put together a terrific team effort on Tuesday,
downing the Wolves by 13 points in the penultimate game of the season. Miles Haughton shined again, posting 22 points, eight rebounds and five assists in the win, but Mamaroneck had three other players reach double-digit point totals. Will Tuck had 15 points, Isaiah Thomas had 12 points and eight assists and Emerson Geno-
John Luiso drives along the baseline against Blind Brook. Photos/Mike Smith
vese had a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds.
Girls Basketball 2/4 Blind Brook d. Rye Neck 57-22 Host Blind Brook topped the Panthers on Thursday, riding a strong all-around performance from Jackie Handelman to a one-sided victory. Handelman had 13 points, 14 rebounds and three steals in the victory, while her teammate Hannah Schaenman contributed 10 points and five blocks as well. Rosella Salanitro had six points in the Panthers’ loss.
Ice Hockey 2/4 Clarkstown d. RyeTown/Harrison 6-5 (OT)
Logan Spencer looks to penetrate the Trojan defense at Rye Neck High School. The Panthers fell to Blind Brook 47-32.
The Titans surrendered a 3-0 lead to Clarkstown on Thursday, when Mall Rats standout Adam Marvin took over the game, scoring three goals in regulation and the game winner just three minutes into the overtime period. Max Picker picked up yet another hat trick for the Titans, scoring a go-ahead goal with just
Kol Lewis brings the ball up the court on Feb. 4. Lewis led the Panthers with seven points.
over six minutes remaining, but Marvin found the net for the third time with just 54 seconds to play
to set up the overtime win. -Reporting by Mike Smith Bold denotes home team
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Tigers shine at qualifiers By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor On Feb. 6, local wrestlers competed in the Section I qualifying meet, taking their first step toward potentially winning a sectional title and moving on to represent the area in the New York State Wrestling Championships on Feb. 26. For some schools, including Eastchester, the day was a runaway success that will allow the season to continue, at least for another week. The qualifying meet was held at four different venues, including Carmel, John Jay, Horace Greeley and Sleepy Hollow high schools, from which the top four wrestlers in each weight division earned berths in the Feb. 13 sectional meet at Arlington High School. Mamaroneck, which competed at John Jay High School, qualified four wrestlers for sec-
Austin Santana tangles with an opponent at John Jay High School on Feb. 6. Wrestlers from all over the area competed at the sectional qualifiers last weekend.
Harrison’s Rob Donohue takes the mat at John Jay High School. Photos/Mike Smith
tionals, led by Michael Murphy and Crew Fullerton, who came in second place in the 106- and 126-pound brackets, respectively. Fullerton earned a 9-6 deci-
teammate Nahuel Rodriguez in the semis before being pinned by John Jay’s Jason Salton in the finals. Rodriguez took his third-
sion win over Somers’ William DiBenedetto in the semifinals before falling to John Jay’s Louie Cree in the finals, while Murphy scored a technical fall over
Eastchester’s Nunzio Crowley competes at Horace Greeley High School on Feb. 6.
Chris Mendoza locks up a foe a John Jay High School. Mamaroneck qualified four wrestlers for next weekend’s section championships.
place bout with a forfeit, while Chris Sileo placed fourth at 145 pounds after falling to Clarkstown North’s Jacob Stern who won a low-scoring 2-0 match. A number of other area wrestlers also made waves as they prepared for the sectional championships. Harrison’s Rob Donohue took first place in the 195-pound division at John Jay, while Eastchester’s Nunzio Crowley, who won the section at 170 pounds last winter, seems poised to repeat with a firstplace finish at Horace Greeley. According to Crowley, his increased visibility within Section I has made for a tougher road in 2016. “I had a pretty good year last year, and you always want to do
better, so I kind of have a lot of pressure on me,” Crowley said on Saturday. “You know what’s coming up with sectionals and I’ve definitely felt like I’ve had a bit of a target on my back.” As the wrestlers prepare for sectionals, which begin on Feb. 13 at Arlington High School and resume the following day at Clarkstown South, many teams will hold joint practices this week. “Everyone kind of pulls together with the kids that are still around at this time of year,” said Harrison coach Vin Nicita. “These are some of the best practices of the season and it’s definitely a fun time.” Contact: sports@hometwn.com
16 • The MAMARONECK review • February 12, 2016