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March 17, 2017 | Vol. 5, Number 11 | www.mamaroneckreview.com
Hofstetter announces village mayoral bid By JAMES PERO Staff Writer
Truman Devitt throws a pitch for Mamaroneck in 2016. This year, new rules have been put in place to limit pitch counts for players in New York state. For story, see page 15. Photo/Mike Smith
Rye Town Park settles contract with new restaurateur By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer The Rye Town Park Commission has agreed to terms with its new food services operator, paving the way for the launch of the Ocean Grill restaurant. According to Rye Town Supervisor Gary Zuckerman, the president of the park commission,
the commission has accepted a deal from Homestyle Caterers to be paid $92,000 in rent for a steak, seafood and grill outlet in the old Seaside Johnnies restaurant space and a Nathan’s Famous fast food chain in the park’s concession areas for 2017. Homestyle Caterers, which has two Nathan’s franchises located at the Westchester County
Center in White Plains and at the Franklin D. Roosevelt National Park in Yorktown Heights, has also agreed to pay the park commission 10 percent of all revenue generated that exceeds $750,000. John Ambrose and Sam Chernin, who owned and operated Seaside Johnnies, the park’s former beachfront restaurant that discontinued operations last year
after a 17-year relationship, paid the commission $103,000 annually to operate their restaurant. “We are thrilled to have signed a license agreement [and] we are excited to have them begin their work so they can open by the start of the season,” Zuckerman said. CONTRACT continued on page 9
Former village of Mamaroneck Trustee John Hofstetter will join a growing pool of candidates considering a mayoral run in November, as he seeks the nomination of the village Democratic Committee. In addition to spurring change in the village—citing zoning reform and overdevelopment as a part of his platform—Hofstetter said the political climate nationwide also factored into his decision to run. “In light of what has gone on in the country and politics on the national scale, now is a good time for me to run,” he said. Hofstetter, a lifelong Mamaroneck resident, has previous experience on the village Board of Trustees, having served three full terms between 2006 and 2012, and currently works as a real estate agent in Mamaroneck. His entry into the race comes in the wake of several political announcements. Current Mayor Norman Rosenblum, a Republican, will consider seeking a seat on the Westchester County Board of Legislators, challenging incumbent Catherine Parker, a Rye Democrat. Additionally, a potential Democratic challenger for village mayor, Tom Murphy, a town of Mamaroneck councilman, told the Review earlier this month that he is also thinking of
running for the seat. Hofstetter said he was uncertain of whether he would be willing to primary Murphy in the event that his opponent were to receive the party’s official endorsement to run in November. “We would have to have a discussion,” Hofstetter said. With Rosenblum—who has held office in the village since 2009—potentially out of the running, interest in the race for village mayor has been generated on both sides of the aisle. This month, George Mgrditchian, a former village Republican Party chairman, told the Review that he will also consider a bid for mayor after being approached by party officials. Currently, the board’s only other Republican, Trustee Louis Santoro, has yet to announce whether he will seek re-election this year. The exit of Rosenblum would mark a clear opportunity for village board Democrats, who have failed to unseat the outspoken HOFSTETTER continued on page 8
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Former village GOP chair may run for mayor By JAMES PERO Staff Writer With the future of Mayor Norman Rosenbaum’s political career in the village of Mamaroneck uncertain, George Mgrditchian, the former chairman of the local Republican Party, has been tapped for a potential replacement on the GOP ticket, the Review has learned. “I’m always happy to serve my community in the capacity that they need me,” Mgrditchian said, adding that he has had multiple discussions with party officials. While Mgrditchian, a 10-year village zoning board veteran and former secretary of the board, has been approached, he told the Review that he has yet to make a final decision on whether he will commit to a run for mayor. In addition to serving on the village’s zoning board, Mgrditchian, 57, also currently acts as the president of the village’s Orienta Point Association, a collective of more than 700 homeowners in the coastal Orienta Point neighborhood. Professionally, he works as a general contractor. Mgrditchian’s name has largely remained out of the political
spotlight since losing a power struggle with Rosenblum in 2011 leading to his ouster from the village Republican Party. A bid for the village Board of Trustees’ helm would be his first attempt at elected office. Mgrditchian’s interest will likely be contingent on whether Rosenblum, a Republican who is currently considering a run at higher office, decides to challenge incumbent Westchester County Legislator Cather Parker, a Rye Democrat, in the upcoming election cycle, as was previously reported by the Review. Rosenblum said he expects to make a final decision in the coming weeks. Even with Rosenblum potentially out of the picture, Mgrditchian could see stiff competition for the mayor’s seat. Earlier this month, town of Mamaroneck Councilman Tom Murphy, a Democrat, told the Review that he has been approached by Democratic officials in the village about a possible campaign for village mayor. Murphy served on the village Board of Trustees previously, from 2004 to 2010, and was defeated in a close primary for county legislator against
Parker in 2013. Rosenblum’s exit from the Board of Trustees would mark a clear opportunity for village Democrats who have failed to unseat the outspoken mayor in successive reelection bids since he took office in 2009.. While Democrats have maintained a board majority since 2010, the four-term mayor has proved a stalwart against staunch Democratic opposition. So far, the board’s only other Republican trustee, Louis Santoro, has yet to announce a campaign for re-election, opening up a realistic chance for Democrats to control all five village board seats after the November election. Santoro, also the acting Republican Party chairman, could not be reached as of press time. CONTACT: james@hometwn.com
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What’s going on... Mamaroneck Public Library
there will be no sessions. Call the Teen Library at 630-5875 for further details.
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Visit mamaronecklibrary.org for more information on library hours and programs.
All ages story and craft hour On Saturdays from 11 a.m. to noon in the Children’s Room. No registration required. There will be stories to appeal to all ages of kids and their caregivers, and a craft simple enough for the little kids and creative enough for the big kids.
Bilingual Storytime / Hora del cuento bilingüe On Mondays from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. A drop-in Spanish and English storytime for children ages 6 months to 7 years old with siblings and caregivers. Lunes de 10:30 a.m. hasta 11 a.m. Una hora del cuento en español y inglés para niños de los 6 meses a 7 años con hermanos y cuidadores/as.
Math Help for Teens On Mondays from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Teen Library. Math Help follows the Mamaroneck school district schedule. If the schools are closed,
On Mondays from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. and on Wednesdays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Children’s Room. Free homework help for children in grades K–5 when school is in session. This program follows the Mamaroneck school district schedule.
How’s Your Water? On Tuesday, March 21 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Presented by Save the Sound. How clean is your beach? How’s the water you swim and boat in? Come learn about Save the Sound’s robust water quality monitoring work in Mamaroneck and throughout the Sound Shore communities of Westchester.
AARP income tax assistance On Fridays through April 14, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Community Room. AARP tax aide volunteers will offer free tax preparation and assistance at the Mamaroneck Public Library. Assistance is available on a drop-in basis for seniors and low- and moderate-income taxpayers.
AARP Driver Safety Program On Monday, April 3 from 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. in the Community Room. The library is currently taking reservations for April’s AARP Driver Safety Program. Please call 630-5888 to make your reservation.
Free SAT practice test
Christians Come Together for Lent
On Saturday, April 8 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Community Room. For students in grades 7–12. This is your chance to register for an academic practice SAT exam. Upon registration, Adam Ratner, Brienza’s Academic Advantage advisor, will schedule a score report review at a time convenient for you. During the session, he will breakdown your score to understand areas of strength and weakness and develop a custom preparation plan. To register, please email mamkteens2017@ gmail.com and include your name, parent/guardian name, telephone number, email address, school name and grade in school. Questions? Please call the Teen Library at 630-5875.
Observe the season of Lent
Larchmont Public Library Visit larchmontlibrary.org for more information on library hours and programs.
Annual Larchmont Spelling Bee Registration is open now through Thursday, March 23. The fifth annual Larchmont Spelling Bee has become a community tradition and is one you don’t want to miss. Team registration is now open and is available online at friendsoflarchmontlibrary.org/spellingbee. Entry forms are also available at the front desk of the Larchmont library. The spelling bee will be held on Sunday, April 2 at 4 p.m. in the Social Hall at Larchmont Temple, located at 75 Larchmont Ave. in Larchmont.
Guide to a Successful Job Search On Monday, March 20 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Michael P. Coords Activity Room. No registration required. Are you: Starting out? Starting over? Changing fields? Stuck? Moving up? Downsized? Fired? Too old? Too inexperienced? The workshop includes how to decode job descriptions, compose an effective cover letter, write a winning resume, ace the job interview, generate helpful personal and professional contacts, and get the job offer of your choice.
Great Courses: Turning Points in American History On Thursday, March 23 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Village Center. No registration required. Turning Points in American History is your chance to relive the most powerful and groundbreaking moments in the fascinating story of the United States of America with Professor Edward T. O’Donnell of College of the Holy Cross. After each DVD lecture, there will be a brief discussion period. The topics on March 23 are “1789: Samuel Slater – The Industrial Revolution” and “1800: Peaceful Transfer – The Election of 1800.”
SCI-FRI: Hot Air Balloons On Friday, March 24 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. For grades 3–5. Online registration required. Participants will learn what makes a balloon take flight, simulate a hot air balloon by using a toaster, and take the DIY Hot Air Balloon Challenge to see who can make a basket light enough to fly with a balloon.
The churches of Mamaroneck are gathering to observe the season of Lent by holding ecumenical services throughout Lent every Tuesday night at 7.30 p.m. at a different church. The schedule is: March 21 at First Baptist Church, 817 Howard Ave.; March 28 at United Methodist Church, 546 E. Boston Post Road; and April 4 at St. Vito’s Most Holy Trinity, 816 Underhill Ave.
Furniture Sharehouse MHS annual furniture drive On Saturday, March 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mamaroneck High School students will sponsor their annual furniture drive to benefit Furniture Sharehouse, Westchester’s furniture bank. They collect items, which Furniture Sharehouse redistributes free of charge to families in need. The drive takes place in the parking lot of Mamaroneck High School, at 1000 W. Boston Post Road, rain or shine. Only basic home furniture in good condition will be accepted, so before you load up your car, please visit furnituresharehouse. org to make sure your furniture meets the donation guidelines. Furniture Sharehouse helps you “recycle with a difference!” For more information, or donation questions, please contact Leslie Garwood at lgarwood10@gmail.com or 3151982.
The Mamaroneck-Larchmont Student Aid Fund 80th Birthday Bash The Mamaroneck-Larchmont Student Aid Fund, an organization that for 80 years has been providing scholarships to help Mamaroneck High School students afford college, will be celebrating with a birthday bash on Thursday, March 30 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Larchmont Shore Club. Complimentary red, white and sparkling wine will be served along with hors d’oeuvres and a giant birthday cake. Past presidents will be honored and stories of past scholarship recipients will be presented. Music by members of the MHS Jazz Band and the Force. Tickets are $100 at MLSAF.org.
Town of Mamaroneck news Annual 5K Run and Lil’ Bunny Hop The town of Mamaroneck Recreation and Fire departments will be hosting the third annual 5K Run and Lil’ Bunny Hop at Memorial Park on Myrtle Boulevard in Larchmont. The Lil’ Bunny Hop is for ages 12 and under and will start at 8:30 a.m., with the 5K run starting at 9 a.m. Registration is online at townofmamaroneckny.org/ recreation or in person at the Recreation Office at the Town Center, located at 740 W. Boston Post Road in Mamaroneck. For more information, call 381-7865. 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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Letters to the Editor
Plans for the $1 armory To the Editor, In 1997, the city of New Rochelle purchased the armory from New York state for the sum of $1, with the agreement that it would be used for public purposes and that it would be maintained, repaired and enhanced. It was a great deal, but it came with certain responsibilities. Unfortunately, the city abdicated its responsibilities for almost two decades. As a result, the armory has deteriorated to the point that it is almost unsalvageable. Tragically, a historic landmark that should be a source of city pride and a venue for community activities is being squandered. And for what good reason? None of the development proposals currently being considered honor the original agreement. But there is still a viable option being offered by the veterans that would save the armory, benefit the city, and be the right thing to do. A decade ago, Mamaroneck faced a similar dilemma regarding Kemper Memorial Park, a property that had been donated to the school district with provisions that were agreed to by the district and the donor. New architectural plans were being proposed that would require the district to renege on its promise to maintain the property in its original location. Fortunately, we eventually found a way to meet everyone’s needs and still keep the promise to maintain Kemper Memorial Park as the donor had desired. Hence, we now share the pride of ownership of a cherished historic site and a valuable school/ community resource. Moreover, we have the satisfaction of knowing that we did the right thing for our veterans and our community. New Rochelle has an opportunity to reap the same benefits by giving the veterans a chance to implement their development plan for the armory property. Although the plan’s feasibility is yet to be determined, it undoubtedly offers the best outcome. For that reason alone, we hope that Mayor Noam Bramson and the New Rochelle City Council will choose to do the right thing by giving the veteran’s development plan a chance. If the plan succeeds, we can assure them that they will know they made the best decision. Jan Northrup, President, The Kemper Memorial Park Preservation Fund
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The 7Sisters Project hosted its third LIVE Summit, bringing women from around the Manhattanville College campus together to discuss problems they see in society and ways we can empower women. “Everyone is talking about female empowerment, but no one’s actually doing anything,” said Marilyn Fezza, co-founder and CEO of the 7Sisters Project. On March 2, the Berman Center Theater of the Purchase-area college was filled with students and alumnae eagerly waiting to discuss topics like gender inequality, sexism and racism. Music pumped through the
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speakers playing female-empowering songs like “Run the World (Girls),” by Beyoncé and “Independent Women,” by Destiny’s Child. The open-forum style summit encouraged the audience to shout out their answers to questions prompted by Fezza. “I want to hear from girls from different parts of the country who have had different experiences and different things to contribute,” Fezza said. The 7Sisters Project, which was started in 2010 by Marilyn Fezza and her daughter, Marisa Fezza, co-founder and associate producer, was inspired when Marilyn Fezza realized that young women weren’t being exposed to important issues in the news, and instead were more concerned with celebrity culture. Marisa Fezza made this realization after filming a documentary in her broadcast journalism class about the way pop culture consumes young girls’ lives.
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Marilyn Fezza and Daniel Ryan discuss his work with the Covenant House International. Photo/Taylor Brown
The “7Sisters” in the name, Marilyn Fezza explained, is for the seven continents, which she hopes to reach with the project’s effort. Marilyn Fezza said that she wants to help create a sisterhood that “[takes] back the conversation from the media, [and] factions in society that are trying to oppress women.” As the event went on, women from the audience were encouraged to sit in one of the five seats in the front of the theater to discuss their own experiences on topics suggested by the audience. Chanda Pen Sar, senior class president at Manhattanville College, spoke on the women in leadership panel and discussed her own struggles with seeing herself in a position of power. Pen Sar told the audience how when she first came to the school, she had dreams of becoming the student body president, but instead ran for a lower position, senior class president. She explained that she realized women minimize their goals all the time. Daneil Chambers, a freshman at Manhattanville College, told the Review she was interested in speaking on the panel about oppression. Chambers said that she came to the event to hear other people’s opinions, and hopefully form new ideas based on the conversations around her. “I just want to make sure that the voices
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From left, Julia Furlipa, Marilyn Fezza, Opal Vadhan, Chanda Pen Sar and Fallon Kirby discuss women in leadership. Photos courtesy Judy Klym
Marilyn Fezza, co-founder and CEO of the 7Sisters Project, gives her LIVE Summit opening speech on the project and what it means to her.
of those people who are usually oppressed are heard,” she said. Each panel provided a chance for women to connect to one another. During a panel on diversity, where students were encouraged to share their family traditions and values, students found themselves being able to relate to one another’s upbringing. Beyond the student-based panel, there were also five guest speakers who were invited by Marilyn Fezza. This included Opal Vadhan, who was on the original 7Sisters Project panel seven years ago; Daniel Ryan, development manager at Covenant House International, a nonprofit that works with homeless youth; Lauren Frazza, a career coach; Susan Lachs, an advance practice registered nurse; and Helen Rothlein, senior vice president financial advisor at The Compass Group at Morgan Stanley. Each speaker brought something unique to the conversation. Vadhan discussed her work with the 7Sisters project, as well as her own upbringing. Vadhan is a first-generation IndianAmerican and said growing up she didn’t feel represented in the media, and had wanted to change the way she looked to match what she saw around her. Vadhan explained that the work that the 7Sisters Project does is important “because I believe that girls and women should have a space where they can talk about issues that are
important to them.” Lachs provided the audience with tips on how to live healthier, less stressed lives. This included things like getting more sleep and exercise. Rothlein discussed her own work on Wall Street and how important it is for young women to understand and control their own finances. “Women are a financial force to be reckoned with,” she said. Marilyn Fezza said that within the past few months, “the 7Sisters Project has taken on a whole new meaning, because we’re now the only voice we know of that is talking to young women, who are pre-adult, who are saying ‘you matter.’” When asked about plans for future LIVE Summits, Marilyn Fezza said she wants to get enough people on board to “help us build this so that we can create a nationwide and eventually [a] global tour.” Marilyn Fezza explained that this would include going to more local community centers and schools, and to help girls from around the world share their experiences and contribute new things to the conversation. “The 7Sisters movement is one where the collective, all of you here today, transform the narrative,” Marilyn Fezza told the audience. “You right here and right now are creating the world you think we should be living in.” CONTACT: taylor@hometwn.com
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County police still short-staffed despite new hires
Bee-Line fare, service changes
Effective Sunday, March 19 at 12:01 a.m., the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, MTA, fare increase for the New York City Transit System will go in effect for all BeeLine bus routes except the BxM4C Westchester-Manhattan Express. The Bee-Line buses use the MTA’s MetroCard system. However, the $58 fee for monthly student MetroCards will not be increased by Westchester County. The new fares are as follows:
• The 30-day unlimitedride MetroCard (useable on Bee-Line buses and New York City buses and subways) will increase to $121 from the On March 13, the Westchester County Department of Public Safety will add five new officers to its ranks, but union officials are worried it will not be enough for the department’s needs. Photo/Andrew Dapolite
By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer Westchester County police are set to add five officers, but it won’t be enough to meet the needs of the department, according to the union president. This year’s $1.8 billion county budget calls for funding for 292 police officers in the Department of Public Safety, but the department will still be 10 positions short of their budgeted staff size even with the addition of five new officers. The news comes with added significance, as County Executive Rob Astorino, a Republican, originally agreed to increase funding for hiring more officers during budget negotiations in December. Despite that agreement, there is currently no indication whether or not there will be any immediate action to hire more officers in the near future. And, as a result, Astorino’s political opponents have used the opportunity to criticize his leadership. “Spots for county police are not budgeted as a suggestion,” said county Legislator Ken Jenkins, a Yonkers Democrat who is hoping to receive the Democratic nod in the upcoming county executive race. “Five new of-
ficers [are] far from what Westchester needs.” The new officers, who come from the Mamaroneck, North Castle, Scarsdale and Mount Vernon police departments, are expected to begin on March 13. But, according to Micahel Hagan, the president of the county Police Benevolent Association, PBA, the additional positions will not fill the needs of the department, which has seen a number of departures in recent months. “I think this shows a complete lack of commitment to the department,” he said. “During the budget process, the department commissioner requested 292 police officers in order to complete our core mission, and the county executive agreed and funded that. Now they’re saying we’re fine running short. It’s very disingenuous.” The union president, who told the Review that 10 officers retire on average each year, said that four police officers retired in January, and the department is expecting more to come soon. “Several officers are already in the process of retiring,” Hagan said. “It’s very possible that some of them will be gone before the [new] officers are even trained, and then we’ll be stuck in the same void as we’re
in now.” Hagan also said the lack of staffing is likely to affect how the department will patrol county-owned parks, which currently have no oversight. He added that officers will patrol parks in the summer months as usual, but it’s probable that there will be less patrols and less hours during the day dedicated to that task. Westchester County police are responsible for watching over county-owned parks, local parkways, key county facilities such as the Westchester County Airport in Harrison, and the county office building in White Plains. The department is also known for aiding local municipal police departments. Last November, there weren’t any county police officers patrolling the Ward Pound Ridge Reservation when a female jogger was attacked by an unidentified man. As of press time, there have been no arrests related to that case. County Legislator David Gelfarb, a Rye Brook Republican, and Phil Oliva, the chief of staff for the county administration, could not be reached for comment, as of press time. CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com
current $116.50. For seniors and the disabled, the 30-day unlimited-ride Reduced-Fare MetroCard will cost $60.50, up from $58.25. • The seven-day unlimitedride cards will increase to $32, from $31. For seniors and the disabled, the fare will increase to $16, up from $15.50. • Single-ride bus fares will stay the same at $2.75. For seniors and the disabled with proper IDs, single-ride fares will also stay the same at $1.35. • A bonus discount will be available on pay-per-ride MetroCards with a value of at least $5.50. The amount of the
discount will decrease from 11 percent to 5 percent. • The fare for the Bee-Line Route BxM4C, the Westchester-Manhattan Express, will not change. Westchester County will be adjusting service on five BeeLine bus routes to meet ridership demand and improve system performance, as part of its ongoing efforts to provide reliable service that meets the needs of its customers. Beginning Monday, March 20, 2017, service changes will go into effect on the following Bee-Line bus routes: 2, 4, 20, 60, and BxM4C. For more information on fares and new bus schedules, visit westchestergov.com/ beelinebus or call the BeeLine at 813-7777, Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Automated information is available 24 hours a day. (Submitted)
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Republican mayor in successive races. At times throughout the past several years, partisan tensions on the Board of Trustees have boiled over, culminating last year in a lawsuit filed by Rosenblum against the board that sought to nullify a referendum regarding his powers of appointment. That suit was eventually thrown out of court by a Westchester County judge. The village mayor is elected to a two-year term and earns an annual salary of $8,262. CONTACT: james@hometwn.com
Former Trustee John Hofstetter will join a growing number of candidates interested in launching bids for village of Mamaroneck mayor, as incumbent Mayor Norman Rosenblum, a Republican, eyes a run at Westchester County Legislator Catherine Parker. Photo courtesy John Hofstetter
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.”
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Bill would strengthen DEC in wetlands protection By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer In an attempt to combat proposed changes in federal law that will weaken protection of wetlands nationwide, New York state officials have introduced legislation that would expand their authority in identifying and protecting wetland areas. State Sen. George Latimer, a Rye Democrat, has proposed legislation to provide the Department of Environmental Conservation, DEC, with more regulatory authority over freshwater wetlands statewide. The act would amend the state’s current environmental conservation law, which established the DEC and authorizes its programs. The state agency is responsible for regulating the conservation, improvement and protection of New York’s natural resources and forest lands. The proposal would give the DEC the power over wetlands of 1 acre or more in size and others significant to local municipalities. As of press time, the environmental conservation law only protects wetlands that are 12.4 acres or larger in size. “This legislation will allow New York to play a greater role
in identifying wetland areas, an important part of watershed and habitats, and give state authorities the protection role that we anticipate the federal government is about to abdicate,” Latimer said. On March 1, President Donald Trump, a Republican, issued an executive order directing the federal Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to review and rescind the 2015 Waters of the United States rule, a document that defines which rivers, streams, lakes and marshes fall under the jurisdiction of the two federal agencies. The EPA is responsible for protecting human health and the environment by writing and enforcing regulations based on laws passed by the federal government. Following the executive order, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt, who was nominated by Trump as the head of the agency last December, said the new federal regulations would restore the states’ role in the regulation of water. As a result, several New York-based advocates have led the charge in criticizing the Trump administration for the impending environmental changes.
“We’re less than two months into the Trump administration and it’s already clear that, to protect our waters, states have to lead,” said Liz Moran, the water and natural resources associate at Environmental Advocates of New York, an Albany-based organization that monitors state government and evaluates proposed environmental laws. “Wetlands are a natural filter for pollutants, and for many communities, the only natural barrier in times of flood.” Latimer’s bill, which is sponsored in the state Assembly by Steve Englebright, a Suffolk County Democrat and chairman of the Environmental Conservation Committee, would also update the state’s wetlands maps, most of which are more than 20 years old and do not reflect how development has affected wetlands statewide. Additionally, the proposed changes would provide further language for the protection and preservation of plant and animal species that are rare, endangered or vulnerable. As of press time, the bill is awaiting approval by the Environmental Conservation Committee. CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com
Obituary Jane G. Schmidt, longtime resident of Larchmont, and most recently Stamford, Connecticut, passed away at her home at Sunrise Senior Living in Stamford on March 7. She was 89 years old. Jane was born in New York City on Oct. 9, 1927 to the late Jack Gutfreund and Katherine “Kay” Gutfreund. Jane worked as a secretary at the Scarsdale Middle School in the Popham House guidance counselors office for many years. She loved her job because she loved working with kids. She was also an avid bowler and tennis player. Jane was known for her never-ending smile. Jane is survived by her
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children: Kathie S. Weibust and her partner Ron, in Colchester, Vermont; Arnold Schmidt and his wife Tina, in Somerset, New Jersey; Susan Schmidt and
her husband Karl, in Livermore, California; Nancy Werner and her husband Gary, in Stamford, Connecticut; and her sister, Nancy Atkins, in Boyton Beach, Florida. She also had three grandchildren: Alexandra Schmidt; Kristie Weibust Grover and her husband David; Erik Weibust and his wife Kate; and three great-grandchildren: Sam, Maeve, and Alice Weibust; as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Jane was preceded in death by her husband, Warren A. Schmidt. Respecting Jane’s wishes, the internment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer’s research. (Submitted)
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As part of the one-year agreement, the catering company will conduct more than $58,000 in capital improvements to the food spaces. Homestyle Caterers has been in business for more than 25 years in the food services industry. Currently, the company manages food services in a number of golf courses throughout Westchester, Putnam, and Rockland counties, including the Dunwoodie Golf Course in Yonkers, the Blue Hill Golf Course in Pearl River, and the Putnam National Golf Course in Mahopac. The catering company was recommended by Tracy Lawler from JGL Food Service Consultants, which has already begun planning an extensive search for a long-term licensee for Rye Town Park beginning in 2018, according to Zuckerman. According to Al Ciuffetelli, the president of Homestyle Caterers, he plans on submitting another offer to the park commission once it releases a formal request for proposals. “The only reason we did the short-term [deal] is to prepare for that,” he said. “We’re hoping everyone
The Rye Town Park Commission has solidified a deal with Homestyle Caterers to operate a restaurant named the Ocean Grill at the park in 2017. File photo
gives us a chance and enjoys our food, which speaks for itself.” On Feb. 16, Homestyle Caterers, which has a net worth of $5 million annually, was selected as the next vendor to succeed Seaside Johnnies. The company was picked out of a pool of at least 11 candidates that submitted offers to operate one, some or all of the food facilities at the park. The owners of Walter’s Hot Dogs, of Mamaroneck; Longford’s Ice Cream, of Rye; and the Spillane’s Restaurant Group, which owns Molly Spillane’s in Mamaroneck and Mickey Spill-
ane’s in Eastchester, were among those that submitted offers. Ciuffetelli said the company is planning to begin operations on May 1, and is also expecting a preopening party in April. Zuckerman said the park is expected to open for the season on or around April 15. Port Chester Mayor Dennis Pilla, a Democrat, and Rye City Councilwoman Julie Killian, a Republican, both members of the park commission, could not be reached for comment, as of press time. CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com
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50 artists record acts of love For more than a century, photography has given viewers a fresh perspective of the subjects and themes captured by its lens. From March 19 through June 25, Katonah Museum of Art will delve into one of photography’s most common themes—love. “Picturing Love: Photography’s Pursuit of Intimacy” looks at the central role that photography has played in the documentation of private life. The exhibition, which will be divided into sections such as “kissing,” “holding” and “mothering,” will represent the ways in which its 50 exhibiting artists record acts of love—whether through familial affection or romantic engagements. Facilitated by this theme is also an exploration of how changes in photographic technology, and in social norms, affect how love looks today. For instance, in contrast to our ability to instantly record and distribute our sentiments in today’s society, posed 19th century photographs added an element of formality. Activities related to the exhibition, such as building a pinhole camera and designing a scrapbook, are planned for children and families throughout the run of the show. A discussion with art dealers about the photography market will also take place on March 23. For more information, visit katonahmuseum.org.
for the stage and to bring new live theater to Westchester audiences, aims to amp up its commitment to the community. Now in its seventh year, the company is moving into a home of its own, at 23 Water St. in Ossining, and is dedicated to turning the location into a cultural home for area artists. “We hope that it will play into the revitalization of Ossining and will become a space for the whole community,” says WCT Executive Director Alan Lutwin, who plans to partner with local businesses, artists and organizations. The space provides new possibilities for set design and lighting; will allow the opportunity for WCT to offer classes and small-scale musical productions; and will also act as an intimate performing arts space. The new space’s inaugural production will be “Lot’s Wife,” on show through March 25. The play, written by WCT member Albi Gorn, is a modern response to the biblical story of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. Taking place during biblical times, the play tells the story of Lot’s wife in a way that relates to a 20th century audience: using contemporary dialogue and universal themes of family and survival. The play was developed through WCT’s successful “lab approach,” which allows for new works to be nurtured through a process of readings, critiques, rewrites and, when the work is ready, a live production. Talkbacks with playwrights and cast members will take place after performances on March 25. For more information, visit wctheater.org. -Mary Alice Franklin
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WCT moves into new space, announces March production
M&M Performing Arts Company brings mystery to Lyndhurst Mansion
Westchester Collaborative Theater, WCT, whose mission is to develop new theatrical works
Beginning March 16, M&M Performing Arts Company Inc. will bring Agatha Christie’s murder
mystery play “Mousetrap” to Lyndhurst Mansion. “Mousetrap,” the longest running play in London’s West End, follows an eclectic group of strangers who are stranded in a remote mansion during a terrible snowstorm. Sgt. Trotter arrives to investigate a recent murder that appears to be connected to someone in the mansion. The mystery will keep audiences guessing who among the suspicious guests is the murderer—all before a twist ending that turns the traditional “whodunit” formula of murder mysteries on its head. The cast includes Jonathan Kruk, Michael Muldoon, Frank Panzer, Jim Petrillo, Karen Quinn-Panzer, Andrea Sadler, and Gregg Shults, and is directed by Melinda O’Brien. Performances will run through April 2 and take place on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 6 p.m. Matinees run on Saturdays and Sundays at 3 p.m. For more information, visit lyndhurst.org.
later be glazed and fired and will be ready for pickup approximately two weeks after the class. The intimate class setting lends itself to a date night or an outing with a small group of friends. These workshops take place every Friday night from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the center’s studio in Port Chester. For more information, visit clayartcenter.org. -Mary Alice Franklin
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‘Cladies Night’: Learning to create pottery in one evening Adult men and women who are looking to spend an upcoming Friday night exploring their artistic side will be at home at Clay Art Center’s “Cladies Night” workshops. Participants will get their creative juices flowing as they learn to use the potter’s wheel with the help of an award-winning ceramic artist. The B.Y.O.B (bring your own bottle) event is a one-night class during which students will create two clay pieces—a bowl, mug, plate or whatever else they choose. The works will
The arts matter; however, as the discussion about arts funding heats up nationally, ArtsWestchester aims to nurture a conversation among Westchester communities about why the arts matter. The organization encourages community members to join this conversation, and express how the arts have affected their lives, by participating in its #WhyTheArtsMatter social media hashtag campaign. Participants can post on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by including @ArtsWestchester, the #WhyTheArtsMatter hashtag, and their response.
These articles first appeared in the Feburary 2017 issue of ArtsNews, ArtsWestchester’s monthly publication. ArtsNews is distributed throughout Westchester County. A digital copy of the full issue is also available at artsw.org/artsnews.
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Hard times for Playboy RHYMES WITH CRAZY Lenore Skenazy
Playboy magazine used to be the illicit thrill that men of all ages hid in their sock drawers. Now it’s more like the socks. Even though the magazine recently decided to add naked ladies back into the mix (no nudes was apparently bad nudes), it’s still hard to get excited by Playboy anymore. But to give props where props are due: It’s also hard to imagine we would ever be as blasé as we are today about sex, and even women’s lib, if it weren’t for Hugh Hefner and his crazy 1953 creation. Hef was a frustrated cartoonist at the time, working in the Esquire subscription department. When his request for a $5-aweek raise got turned down, he decided to strike out on his own. Somehow he pulled together $10,000 and prepared to launch a racy new magazine: Stag. Fortunately for him, the name “Stag” was already taken. So instead he called it Playboy. The first edition featured a centerfold (a word we wouldn’t even have without Hef!) dubbed, “Sweetheart of the Month.” By the very next issue, the centerfold was rechristened “Playmate.” And as author Julie Keller has mused, “There is a vast ideological gap between the words.” There sure is. “Sweetheart” harkened back to courtship. But a playmate is someone you play with. It’s fun, but it’s not forever. Thus began the smashing of taboos. The genius of Playboy was not that it published naked young flesh. You could buy dirty pictures even then. As Time Magazine noted in a cover story on Hefner at the height of
his career—1972, when Playboy was selling 7 million copies a month—“He took the oldfashioned, shame-thumbed girlie magazine, stripped off the plain wrapper, added gloss, class and culture.” And how! As its subscriber base grew, so did Playboy’s reputation as a purveyor of taste, showcasing some of the best writers around. So, yes, obligatory joke here: You really could read Playboy just for the articles. Then again, you could read The New York Review of Books for the same thing. Did you? Enough said. The lofty writing not only provided gentlemen with an excuse for their subscriptions, it helped change the entire perception of non-marital sex, from dark, dirty doings with prostitutes to a sophisticated pastime men pursued with willing women of their own class. This, of course, required willing women. And that required a revolution. Hefner himself has said he was a feminist before it was cool. Exactly how feminist remains one for the gender studies classes. Sure he “objectified” women’s bodies. But he also supported birth control (he had to), pre-marital sex (ditto), and sexual pleasure for both partners (why not?). Ironically, one thing he did not seem to believe in was actual, earthy sexiness. Peter Bloch, a former editor at Penthouse, recalls being disappointed by his Playboy subscription every month. “The girls were very cute, but they were Photoshopped and in weird poses. Any woman I saw walking down the street seemed more sexy.” It’s possible that’s because Hefner wasn’t really selling sex. He was selling a lifestyle. The women were simply part of a modern man’s lair, along with a wet bar and hi-fi. That’s why
Hef made sure all the advertising was aspirational. Howard Lederer, the magazine’s ad director, told Time in 1972: “We don’t want a reader to suddenly come on an ad that says he has bad breath.” Martin Pazzani was brand manager at Smirnoff Vodka back in Playboy’s heyday. “We spent tens of millions” on Playboy ads, he recalls. Today, he is CEO of a premium tequila, Tears of Llorona, and he does not advertise in Playboy—or any magazine. That’s part one of the one-two punch that knocked the wind out of Playboy. “The Internet was a problem for just about every existing media enterprise,” says Nat Ives, executive director of Advertising Age. But of course the Internet provided more than just a new ad medium. It provided more porn than all the Playmates of all time. “Playboy changed the landscape, and then vice versa,” pop culture historian Robert Thompson sums it up. Today the bunny logo, once so titillating, looks like something from a ‘70s time capsule. But because it is still one of the most recognizable brands on earth, publicist Richard Laermer came up with a great idea for it: Open a Playboy Museum. Do it in Vegas. Showcase the man, the mansion, the magazine. Trace their trajectory across the times they changed. Fill the gift shop with Playboy overstock— mugs, sunglasses, keychains. And in the cafe, serving Heffacino? Bunnies! Male, female, and gender fluid, wiggling their tails. Just like that, Playboy goes from creaky to cheeky again, and is celebrated for its amazing place in American history. Not just its place in the sock drawer. CONTACT: lskenazy@yahoo.com
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March is Nutrition Month: Build healthy habits
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In honor of National Nutrition Month in March, the American Heart Association, AHA, wants to remind families of the many tools available to build healthy lifestyle habits. Through the AHA’s Healthy For Good initiative, individuals can use online tools to choose heart-healthy recipes, build grocery lists, and learn tips on choosing the foods that pack the most nutrition, and how to avoid those that don’t. According to studies funded by the AHA, 37 percent of Americans think they are in optimal health, but less than 1 percent actually are. The AHA created Healthy For Good to educate and motivate Americans to eat healthier and get active. A healthy diet and lifestyle are your most powerful weapons when fighting the risk factors of heart disease, according to the AHA. Eating smarter, adding more healthy foods like colorful vegetables and fruits, and moving more can mean you’re on the path to living well. Here are some nutrition and healthy lifestyle tips from the AHA: 1. First, use up at least as many calories as you take in. Start by knowing how many calories you should be eating and drinking to maintain your weight. Go to heart.org/myfatstranslator to calculate the number of calories you need to maintain your weight. Increase the amount and intensity of your physical activity to match the number of calories you take in. Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity on most days of the week. Regular physical activity can help you maintain your weight, keep off weight that you lose, and help you reach physical
and cardiovascular fitness. 2. Next, eat a variety of nutritious foods from all the food groups. You may be eating plenty of food, but your body may not be getting the nutrients it needs to be healthy. Nutrientrich foods have vitamins, minerals, fiber and other nutrients, but are lower in calories. To get the nutrients you need, choose foods like vegetables, fruits, whole grain products and fat-free or low-fat dairy products most often. Unrefined whole grain foods contain fiber that can help lower your blood cholesterol and help you feel full, which may help you manage your weight. Eat fish at least twice a week. Recent research shows that eating oily fish containing omega-3 fatty acids (for example, salmon, trout, and herring) may help lower your risk of death from coronary artery disease. Pack up your fruits and veggies on the weekend to make sure you have healthier snacks all week long. Cut up celery, peppers, broccoli and carrots to enjoy as a crunchy snack with fat-free ranch dressing. Round up your favorite fruits and leave them in a bowl on the refrigerator shelf so they’re ready to grab when you’re making your lunch. Top sandwiches with lots of veggies like lettuce, spinach, tomatoes, cucumbers, sprouts, red peppers or avocado slices. Make veggies the star of the plate, and meat and whole grain carbs the supporting actors. 3. Eat less of the nutrient-poor foods. The right number of calories to eat each day is based on your age and physical activity level and whether you’re trying to gain, lose or maintain your weight. You could use your daily
allotment of calories on a few high-calorie foods and beverages, but you probably wouldn’t get the nutrients your body needs to be healthy. Limit foods and beverages high in calories but low in nutrients, and limit saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol and sodium. Read labels carefully—the “Nutrition Facts” panel will tell you how much of those nutrients each food or beverage contains. Choose lean meats and poultry without skin and prepare them without added saturated and trans fat. Select fat-free, 1 percent fat and low-fat dairy products. Swapping out highfat sour cream for fat-free Greek yogurt is a great way to cut fat without cutting taste. Cut back on foods containing partially hydrogenated vegetable oils to reduce trans fat in your diet, including store-bought baked goods and crackers. Cut back on foods high in dietary cholesterol. Aim to eat less than 300 milligrams of cholesterol each day. Cut back on beverages and foods with added sugars. Aim to eat less than 1,500 milligrams of sodium per day. Choose and prepare foods with little or no salt, and use low-sodium versions of canned goods, and choose the healthy versions of frozen prepared meals that say “low-sodium.” If you drink alcohol, drink in moderation. That means one drink per day if you’re a woman and two drinks per day if you’re a man. Follow the American Heart Association recommendations when you eat out, and keep an eye on your portion sizes. For more information on healthy lifestyle habits, visit heart.org/ gettinghealthy. (Submitted)
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SPORTS
A different kind of bracket LIVE MIKE Mike Smith
Anyone who knows me can tell you that I love a good sports wager. I mean, I don’t always pay up—I still haven’t performed stand-up at an open mic night after the Red Sox’s disastrous 2015 season—but simply having a little extra skin in the game makes watching sports more enjoyable for a lot of people, myself included. Which is why the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, which kicked off on March 16, is appointment viewing for so many sports fans. With the number of office pools and online brackets available to fill out, even people with no interest in college basketball have some reason to pay attention; namely, money. But recently, I became involved in a March Madness pool
that is, well, a little bit different. In addition to taking part in our annual inter-office competition, not to mention the Review Championship Bracket which will be gracing the pages of our Rye paper in the coming weeks, I have also been entered into an NCAA tourney challenge started by a friend of a friend known simply as The Mystery Prize Extravaganza. The ultimate prize, as you may have guessed, isn’t cold, hard cash, but a mystery prize. Here’s how it works: it costs $20 to enter, but instead of pooling the money and paying out to the top finishers, contestants are also asked to submit a potential gift in the amount of the final pot. The bracket winner then gets a randomly selected prize from the list. Past payouts have included a personalized gold-plated razor, a vintage Street Fighter II arcade cabinet, an above-ground swimming pool and, my personal favorite, a “Point Break”-themed
oil painting depicting the iconic characters played by Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze in said film. With roughly 40 brackets entered as of press time, the budget
is at $800 and still rising, meaning that the sky is truly the limit when it comes to picking the most insane, imaginative prizes. People have already thrown out ideas such as weekend getaways to Vermont, state-ofthe art karaoke machines, and monthly meat deliveries from Kansas City Steaks. I’m not sure I could use ev-
erything that has been proposed, or if some of the prizes would even fit in my apartment, but that’s just part of the allure of the whole competition. So I, for one, am extremely pumped for this year’s tournament. Sure, I’m going to be rooting for my Villanova Wildcats to repeat as NCAA champs, but even if they get
bounced in the Sweet 16, I know I’m going to have a reason to keep tuning in. But if I win, I just hope I don’t get the above-ground pool. Otherwise, I’d better hope there’s enough cash left over for some swimming lessons.
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Sports Editor Mike Smith is looking forward to seeing how his brackets do during this year’s NCAA men’s basketball tournament. But this year, his prize may be something of a surprise. Photo courtesy wikipedia.org
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Game Notes: • The Spartans scored the game’s lone goal with 3:17 left in the first period • Tommy Spero made 23 saves for Mamaroneck • Williamsville North would go on to capture the state title on March 12 By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor After spending much of the winter as the top-ranked team in New York state, Mamaroneck’s bid to repeat as state champions came to an end on March 11, as the Tigers fell 1-0 to Williamsville North in the state semifinals at the HarborCenter
in Buffalo. Despite falling short of their goal to become the first team to win back-to-back state titles since New Hartford managed the feat in 2010, the Tigers’ accomplishments over the last two years are not lost on head coach Mike Chiapparelli. Heading into Saturday’s game, Chiapparelli and his players knew full well that the team that came out on top would be the odds-on favorite to claim the state crown. Williamsville North proved as much with their performance the next day, as they secured the Division I title with a 3-2 win over Pittsford. “That was the state championship game and we knew it was going to be tough,” Chiapparelli said. “We had them scouted, we all knew we were the best two teams, and they just got the bounces that we didn’t get.” The Spartans picked up the game’s lone goal with just 3:17 left in the first period, as junior Trevor Cavalier deflected a shot from Tyler Durfee to beat Tiger netminder Tommy Spero. Spero
would finish with 23 saves on the day, but the Tigers were unable to put one past his counterpart to even things up. “Tommy was great, but he didn’t have a chance on that one,” Chiapparelli said. “And [Williamsville North] really played their ass off, they blocked about 15 shots, we hit a few crossbars and just didn’t get the breaks.” The loss, Chiapparelli added, shouldn’t take away from what the Tigers have been able to do on the ice for the last two years. “We’ve gone 44-6-1, which is outstanding,” he said. “We won two section titles, two regional titles and a state title, but unfortunately, it just didn’t go our way.” The Tigers will graduate a few standouts from this year’s team, including Spero and fellow senior captains James Torre, Will Payne and Matt DiCicco, but should have more than enough talent returning, including junior captain Michael Carducci, Harrison Fried and Harrison Schreiber, who will enter his junior season with 51 career points.
Tommy Spero anticipates a shot during Mamaroneck’s March 4 game again Monroe-Woodbury. In the state semifinals last weekend, Spero made 23 saves in a losing effort. Photo/Mike Smith
Taking over for Spero, whose 20 career shutouts are the most in state history, will be Andrew Garguilo, who Chiapparelli be-
lieves is poised for big things. “It’s a tough chore taking over [for Spero], but Garguilo can do it,” he said. “He probably would
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Pitch count rules in place
Rye’s George Kirby throws a pitch against Eastchester in 2016. This year, the NYSPHSAA has instituted pitch counts and mandatory rest days for high school pitchers. Photo/Mike Smith
By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor As local baseball teams officially kicked off their first day of spring practice on March 13, high school coaches around the section began the annual process of team building and player evaluation that has become synonymous with their job. But this year, coaches will have an added responsibility as they look to run their squads in accordance with new pitch count rules handed down by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association, NYSPHSAA. In January, the NYSPHSAA announced plans to institute pitch limits and mandated rest days for high school hurlers that will go into effect this spring. The rules set forth under the new guidelines are aimed at preventing arm injuries among the state’s developing ballplayers and are part of a nationwide effort to protect pitchers. Only two states—Connecticut and Massachusetts—do not currently have usage rules on the books. Under the newly adopted rules, varsity hurlers can now throw a maximum of 105 pitches in a regular season contest, and those who throw between 96 and 105 must have four nights of rest before taking the mound again. Pitchers who throw between 66 and 95 are entitled to three days off; 31-65 entitles pitchers to two days off; and players who throw between one and 30 pitchers are eligible to pitch the following day.
Those pitch counts will increase for the playoffs, as pitchers will be allowed to throw up to 125 pitches in the postseason. Any team found to be in violation of the new rules will be handed a forfeit loss. For some programs, the new rules are simply affirmations of previous coaching policies and shouldn’t affect much in the day-to-day running of the team. Mamaroneck head coach Mike Chiapparelli, whose Class AA Tigers have become one of the flagship ballclubs of Section I, said that tracking pitch counts has been a part of his philosophy for years. Chiapparelli also points out that the wording of the rule—specifically its mention of “rest nights”—means that coaches will only have to keep pitchers out of action for three days if they reach the 105 pitch mark.
March 17, 2017 • THE MAMARONECK REVIEW • 15 “I don’t think it’s really going to change anything for us; we always tried to keep the kids under 100 anyway, and we generally have three or four pitchers,” he said. “We’ve kept pitch counts for the last 15 years, and unless it’s a special circumstance, we don’t bring pitchers back on three-day’s rest.” Smaller schools, however, may be forced to work in the preseason to bolster the pitching staff by taking a look at position players on the mound. Jerry DeFabbia, the thirdyear head coach of Class C contender Tuckahoe, said that he made it clear to his team on the first day of the preseason that even those players without a wealth of experience on the mound would be asked to pitch in this year. “We made it a point of emphasis to let them know that we would have a lot of different guys throwing bullpens before the start of the season,” DeFabbia said. “Even if it just means coming in for small bites, getting three outs, it is going to be all hands on deck for us.” According to Chiapparelli, the new rule is most likely to affect teams that have historically relied on the performance of two pitchers and are used to setting their schedule up in such a way as to minimize the need for additional starters. Because area teams are starting their season one week later than most of the other sections in the state, teams will be forced to play condensed schedules, which could necessitate the development of new pitchers. “What’s going to happen this year is basically that Section I has 43 days to play 20 games,” he said. “So teams that have generally scheduled two games a week and relied on two pitchers, they’re going to be in trouble.”
2017 NYSPHSAA VARSITY PITCH COUNT RULES NUMBER OF PITCHES
NIGHTS OF REST REQUIRED
96-105 66-95 31-56 1-30
4 3 2 1
ADDITIONAL NOTES: • Pitchers can throw a maximum of 105 pitches in a regular season game • First night of rest begins the evening of a scheduled game • Pitch counts increase to a maximum of 125 during playoffs
Harrison coach Marco DiRuocco, whose Huskies will contend with a stretch that will see them play four games in five days from April 28 to May 2, agreed that pitching depth will be increasingly important this year, even if he doesn’t know how much of an effect that the new rule will have on his lineups. “Anytime there’s a change like this, you have to adapt and adjust,” he said. “And we play a lot of games in a small amount of time, so you have to imagine that having capable relievers is going to be extremely important.” With additional rules being placed on players on the modified and JV levels, DiRuocco said the result could be added pitching depth across the section in the coming years. “If you look at it in a positive way, you’re going to need more pitchers down on the lower levels,” he said. “So you’re going to be having more guys who are throwing from the mound on modified, freshman and JV, and that means more pitchers are going to be developed.” As far as the short-term effects go, he added, pitchers will be expected to work more economically and throw fewer pitches than in years past. “Guys are going to need to be sharp, have clean innings, and practice good mechanics,” DiRuocco said. ”It’s all going to come down to having good fundamentals and being efficient on the mound.” CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com
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Lifestyles of Westchester County/MARCH 2017 VOL.6 NO.2
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CAMPS
SUMMER PROGRAMS
LMCTV offers teen filmmaking workshops
Summer activities at Beth El Day Camp
Future Stars and their specialty camps
College Racquet for all levels
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Techniques to help a child learn to swim Teaching a child to swim can enable he or she to enjoy a life filled with fun in and around the water. It is also one of the ways to prevent water-related injuries or death. Water safety is nothing to take lightly. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention note that in 2007 there were 3,443 fatal unintentional drownings in the United States, averaging 10 deaths per day. An additional 496 people died from drowning and other causes in boating-related incidents. Also, more than one in five fatal drowning victims are children ages 14 and younger. Although teaching a child to swim does not negate the necessity to carefully watch young children whenever they are around water, it does offer a measure of safety. A boy or girl who knows how to swim may be able to prevent an injury or get out of harm’s way better than one who is floundering in the water. In fact, the CDC
recommends it as one method of preventing water-related injuries. Teaching kids to swim requires some patience and general knowledge of swimming techniques. Parents or caregivers unsure about their teaching abilities can enroll their children in swimming courses offered in their towns and cities. Adults choosing to teach swimming on their own can try these techniques. 1. Start with teaching the child to blow bubbles out of his mouth and nose. This teaches the youngster how to prevent water from being inhaled. With only his or her mouth and nose under the water, the child can blow out and create bubbles. Once this technique is mastered, he or she may be less frightened about water going up the nose. 2. Have the child hold onto the side of the pool or a floata-
tion device if out on a lake or in the ocean. The child should extend his or her legs outward and practice floating and kicking. Begin by kicking any which way, eventually evolving to a control kick once he or she is more comfortable. 3. The next step is to practice a few strokes. A breast stroke may offer more propulsion and buoyancy than a simple doggy paddle. Have the child stand in the water and practice pushing water out of the way in the desired stroke. Then he or she can practice doing it while floating with an adult providing some added support under the belly. With time he can learn to float and stroke at the same time. 4. Once the separate elements are mastered, it’s time to put them all together. He can choose to simply launch off of the pool bottom or kick off of the side. It’s important to stress that the kicking motion is like
the accelerator of the car; it will keep him moving and also keep him afloat. Swim strokes will simply steer him and provide propulsion assistance. Knowing that each motion has its own importance will help the child remember that all are needed to swim and stay afloat. Once the child has become comfortable swimming above the water, he or she may eventually want to learn to swim below the water, which many people find to be less tiresome and allows one to cover more ground faster. Swimming underwater employs the same techniques as above, but the child will need to be comfortable holding his or her breath for a long period of time. This can be practiced standing in the water and dunking the face or body (with supervision nearby) underwater. Don’t encourage kids to hold their nose because both hands will be needed to swim underwater. After the child has grown accustomed to holding his her breath stationary, he or she can try doing it underwater and swimming. Reprinted from ACAcamps. org by permission of the American Camp Association.
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Destination Science: The fun science day camp Destination Science is designed to excite kids ages 5 to 11 about science and to build great life skills in campers. Weekly themes combine science and engineering with unique projects, outdoor games, problem solving and many great take-homes. The day camp’s top notch, enthusiastic educators and leaders make STEM learn-
ing an adventure! 2017 Themes Robotic Mystery Camp: Robots rule! Build your own Rescue Bot to save EG and the power crystal. Become a forensic science detective and solve the MicroBot mystery. Engineer with magnetic benders, a super sound amplifier, an electronic catapult game, and construct
your own working VR goggles. Journey into Space & Movie Making Camp: Build your own motorized Mars Rover, use solar power to collect Martian samples, and join the Mars rover race. Explore the moon telescopically, golf to our inner and outer planets, dig into earth science, and prepare for the solar eclipse. Produce your own “Out of this World” stop motion movie. Crazy Contraption & Demolition Camp: Enter the Contraption - Demolition Think Tank to create and build electronic contraptions that spin and race. Engineer space forts and pods to withstand meteorite impacts, high winds and to sustain life in space. Explore Newton’s Laws, forces of flight, game inventing and more. Coaster Science & Mad Chemistry Camp: Create a wacky wall coaster and three mini electronic rides to take home. Burst into the world of chemistry with the Destination Science mad lab complete with
experiments that will blow your mind. Race your way into physics with the all new race car catapulting speedway. Locations: Larchmont - Larchmont Temple, 75 Larchmont Ave. Mount Kisco - The Saw
Mill Club, 77 Kensico Drive New Rochelle - The College of New Rochelle, 29 Castle Place Scarsdale - Scarsdale Congregational Church, UCC, 1 Heathcote Road Tarrytown - Temple Beth
Abraham, 25 Leroy Ave. White Plains - The Presbyterian Church, 39 N. Broadway Early Bird Savings: Save $30 per week; ends March 31. For more information, call 888909-2822 or visit destinationscience.org. (Submitted)
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A summer camp challenge Nearly 25 years ago, an energetic little boy found the camp of his dreams—a camp where you could develop friendships, learn a sport, develop your mind through creative games and interactions, and see the world around you in a new light. Twenty-five years ago, that little boy was I, Steven H. Schlitten, and that magical camp was the Summer Challenge Camp at Thornton-Donovan School in New Rochelle. While that boy might have changed into an adult, the camp has remained and still thrills each new camper as it has for the past 40 summers. Located on the 6-acre Thornton-Donovan campus, the Summer Challenge Camp offers two distinct camp programs along with an additional academic enrichment program. Campers ages 3 to 7 are members of the Play School program, while ages 8 to 14 are athletes in the Sports Fitness program. Campers ages 3 to 7 have the opportunity to participate in daily arts and crafts, athletics, dance, karate, music, free play, swim instruction, and free swim. Every week, special activities are provided to the campers including pirate treasure hunts, pajama days, crazy hat days, petting zoos, and themed science programs. Groups are kept small, with roughly 12 to 14 campers per group with two supervising counselors. The staff is all welltrained and are either current elementary school teachers or college students majoring in education. All staff members undergo a through background check and training. The Sports Fitness program focuses on developing sportsspecific skills while still allowing
campers time to participate in activities, such as arts and crafts, bowling, and treasure hunts. The sports covered by the Sports Fitness program include soccer, tennis, basketball, football, volleyball, golf, street hockey, and swimming. Counselors overseeing each athletic station and instructing skill development are all current or former athletes in that specific sport. As a father of a little girl, I appreciate that the camp also offers door-to-door busing and daily lunches that are included in the enrollment price. Even more important than busing, food service, athletics, and fun is the fact that parents can have peace of mind while their children are at camp. Parents can rest assured knowing that their children are in a safe environment and being supervised by adult counselors, who have backgrounds in education. In fact, this is the opposite of the current trend in Westchester, where camps are populated predominantly with
counselors-in-training and other extremely young, inexperienced counselors. The summer at ThorntonDonovan concludes with a beautiful award ceremony highlighting every camper’s achievements. Awards, certificates, and trophies are handed out with the grand finale centering around the Camper of the Year Award, which is earned through exhibiting excellent sportsmanship. Unfortunately, I was beat out for the award by my older sister, but thankfully I won an even greater prize; that is, becoming the director of admissions for Thornton-Donovan School and also the aquatics director at the Summer Challenge Camp. Any families looking to learn more about the school or camp are welcome to meet me at Thornton-Donovan’s upcoming open house on March 26 and April 23. If you would like to speak sooner, please feel free to contact the school at 632-8836. (Submitted)
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College Racquet Club for all levels College Racquet Club, CRC, is located in Bronxville on the campus of Concordia College. The facility includes three indoor hard courts, three outdoor hard courts, two clay courts and a squash court. The original mission of the CRC was to provide tennis and instruction to all levels of players, from the weekend warrior to the nationally ranked player. The CRC offers comprehensive junior programs from beginner, age 10 and under, to intermediate, advanced and elite high performance programs. CRC also offers adult instruction from beginner, intermediate, drill classes and USTA league competition for men and women. The goal is to help people have fun with tennis while they improve their skills and compete. The staff is directed by Concordia men’s and women’s tennis coach Neil Tarangioli, who is nationally recognized and has won more than 20 Coach of the Year awards. The staff
includes head pro Brian Simunyola, a renowned pro in the area; Vito Galatioto, a former college player; Addie Brennan, a former college player; Penny Phiri, USPTA certified pro; and Andrey Boldarev, a former four-time NCAA All-American player. CRC refers to everything it does as a team and takes a holistic approach to coaching. The staff integrates fitness, footwork, strokes, focus, and relaxation techniques, as well as strategy/tactics and fun.
The summer program starts on June 26, right after the CRC spring classes. Spots are still available for the spring classes. CRC offers classes for beginners through advanced players. There will be two-, four- or eight-week sessions. Some classes will require a tryout. Registration begins Feb. 21 and closes April 15. Information and brochures can be obtained by calling the CRC at 961-3955 or visiting collegeracquet.com. Typical classes consist of instruction, drilling, point play, games, and conditioning. Every Friday is “Fun Friday,” and CRC has special events such as soccer against the pros, tennis, baseball, relay races, and, on really hot days, water balloon fights. CRC uses the indoor courts for the programs, so there is class rain or shine. The staff is top quality, the kids are well-behaved, and the facility is great, so the CRC hopes to see you on the courts “summer and beyond!” (Submitted)
Live at Play Group Theatre At Play Group Theatre, PGT, Summer Theatre, you don’t just study theatre, you live it. Walk through the front door and you are immersed in a community of young artists eager to support each other and challenge each other to new heights. Every inch of the colorful building is brimming with sparks of creativity. Make your way into the black box theatre and you’ll see middle school students determined to master three-part harmonies for a musical number around the piano. Head upstairs on your tip-toes or you’ll distract the teens hard at work writing original material for their upcoming show. Sneak next door into PGT’s brand new dance studio where a group of kids are filming a music video. Get a good laugh in the lobby as you pass through an improv class. And don’t leave without peaking into The Play Group Theatre’s state-of-the-art MainStage theatre where students are bring-
ing a fully produced musical to life. “My favorite part of camp is seeing how playfully the staff and students collaborate on such intensive and disciplined work,” says camp director Rachel Berger. “The joyful process feeds into a polished final product, and students transform over the course of a few short weeks.” Whether rehearsing a show tailor-made to fit each student, taking a class in Shakespeare, or gallivanting through the building for a surprise scavenger hunt, PGT offers students a multifaceted means to explore the world of theatre. At PGT, students not only learn about theatre, they are given an environment where experimentation is encouraged, every voice is heard, and students are rewarded for their individuality. Teen Co. student Elliot Huh recalls his favorite camp memory. “I loved seeing our script all put together for the first time and seeing
how all of our weird and funny ideas had made their way in. Somehow, it all became one story,” he said. Young Actor’s ensemble member Eesha’s favorite camp moment was singing songs from their show at a senior living home and using their skills as artists to brighten someone’s day. Jada’s favorite part of camp was getting an award for her work in dance class. PGT’s artistic director Jill Abusch said, “Students today spend hours staring at screens and preparing for standardized tests. At PGT, students learn with their full bodies. Staff members don’t teach to one type of student, but allow all students to take a step forward.” From a trip to Broadway, to rigorous classes with New York professionals, to spontaneous dance parties, PGT Summer Theatre cultivates a wellrounded young artist. Don’t miss out... get in on the act! For more information, visit playgroup.org. (Submitted)
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Sign up today for LMCTV’s teen filmmaking workshops Make a movie at LMCTV this summer. Geared for young people age 13 and up, LMCTV’s summer filmmaking workshops are a tremendous opportunity to learn hands-on video and filmmaking skills. In their first week, participants are trained in filmmaking skills including scriptwriting, cinematography, lighting, and audio. During the second week, these skills are put right to use in the filming of a short movie and behind-the-scenes documentary. The final week is dedicated to using LMCTV’s state-of-the-art editing systems to put the finishing touches on the newest local masterpiece. Last year, Workshop I’s film, “The Lord of the Bus Stop,” examined a societal breakdown in a modern telling of William Golding’s “Lord of the Flies.” Workshop II’s film, “The 7th Day,” focused on three kids that have to survive a devastating annual storm without the help of adults. “The summer workshops are
a wonderful opportunity for teenagers to obtain their ‘filmmaking chops,” said Matt Sullivan, LMCTV’s chief operating officer. “It is amazing to see the thoughtful and skilled artistry of these young filmmakers and their ability to tell a complete story within the course of three weeks.” Every fall, LMCTV holds a screening of the finished films from the workshops at the Mamaroneck High School Television Studio. “This is one of our favorite events during the year,” Sullivan said.
Each workshop is held Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for three weeks at LMCTV’s studio in Mamaroneck. Workshop I runs from July 3 to July 21 (no class on July 4), and Workshop II from July 24 to Aug. 11. Led by independent filmmaker and LMCTV staff member Dena Schumacher, the workshop is in its 17th year. Open enrollment starts now. Space is limited, so please visit lmctv.org or call Sullivan at 381-2002 ext. 202 to sign up today. (Submitted)
Future Stars offers specialty camps For more than 36 years, Future Stars has been providing families in Westchester, Manhattan and Long Island with the finest specialty camp programs. The lineup of its specialized sports camps, STEAM education programs, and arts and entertainment opportunities, is unrivaled. Programs and curricula are individually designed to provide stimulating and challenging syllabi that is both ageand level-appropriate. Future Stars’ directors and coaches are mature, experienced educators who are passionate about their craft and highly motivated to share their enthusiasm with all of the eager campers. Future Stars’ SUNY Purchase College location is a sprawling 500-acre campus located in the heart of beautiful Westchester County. It offers weekly day sessions for ages 4 to 16, from June 19 to Aug. 25. Endless acres of playing fields, training areas and two new lighted turf, football and baseball fields. As many as six full soccer fields, 12 short-sided fields and NCAA regulation baseball and softball diamonds are expertly maintained for daily use. Facilities also include 14 newly surfaced deco tennis courts (six lighted), three full indoor and four outdoor basketball courts. Campers will also utilize three indoor gymnasiums, racquetball and squash courts, training rooms, an Olympic-size indoor swimming pool, a videotape analysis room and cafeteria. Campers can choose and combine weeks from 19 individualized specialty programs:
tennis, soccer, basketball, baseball, lacrosse, football, multisports, field hockey, cheerleading, volleyball, circus arts, magic, softball, diving, horseback riding, swim, academic, STEAM education, and Rising Stars (our youngest campers). Supervised swimming is included, as is instructional swim for Rising Stars. Lunch options and door-to-door transportation from most of Westchester is also available. Future Stars is a very special place for children to spend a fun filled, exciting summer. Thousands of campers over the years have enhanced their skills, tucked away lifelong memories, and made lasting friendships at Future Stars Camps. The camp philoso-
phy is to provide every camper a fun, safe and encouraging environment in which they feel comfortable and secure. Future Stars’ goal is to create the perfect atmosphere so that each camper may maximize his or her potential. Through its limited enrollment policy, Future Stars gets to know each camper and recognize their individual needs. Everyone is encouraged to play with confidence, enthusiasm, and a genuine love of the game. Please visit fscamps.com for more information and a tour of the beautiful camp sites. Future Stars looks forward to working with you for many years to come and is certain you will “Hit a Winner This Summer with Future Stars.” (Submitted)
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Beth El Day Camp offers wide range of activities
Beth El Day Camp is not your ordinary run-of-the-mill summer camp. Its programs span a wide range of guided activities to help young chil-
dren develop new skills, make friends, build self-esteem, and develop a love for creativity and self-expression. Children participate in a multitude of
sports and games, including soccer, softball and basketball. Music, dancing, karate concepts, magic, cooking and crafts are also offered, in ad-
dition to the camp’s creative nature program. Children swim twice a day in the large solar-heated pool as part of the American Red Cross Swim program. And theme days like Truck Day, the Olympics and the famous Carnival Day are just some of the summer highlights at Camp Beth El. Camp is in session on July 3 and July 4. The kids are sure to work up an appetite, and Camp Beth El does not fall short when it comes to food! Nutritious (kosher) lunches are served every day, including barbecues and snacks in the air-conditioned lunchroom. There is something for even the pickiest
palate, and the entire camp is nut-free. There is even a gluten-free (worry-free!) menu available. Every Friday, campers are treated to grape juice and freshly baked challah to celebrate Shabbat. There are customized half-day, extended-day and full-day programs available by age groups. The 2-year-old program meets three mornings a week from 9 a.m. to noon. The 3-year-old programs run Monday to Friday, from 8:40 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 8:40 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., and includes lunch. The 4-year-old program runs Monday to Friday from 8:40 a.m. to either 2:15 p.m. or 4 p.m. And children ages 5 to 8
will enjoy a full day of fun! Early drop-off and late pickup options are available. For more information, please contact camp director Julie Rockowitz at 235-2700 ext. 256 or jrockowitz@ bethelnr.org. Beth El Day Camp is located at 1324 North Ave. in New Rochelle. Visit bethelnr.org. (Submitted)
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