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Gov. Cuomo reaffirms plans for Soundlink connection By ANGELA JORDAN Staff Wrter Following the recent adoption of the New York state budget for the 2016-2017 fiscal year, Gov. Andrew Cuomo again brought up his plan to build a bridge or tunnel across the Long Island Sound. During his remarks at the Association for a Better New York luncheon on April 12, Cuomo, a Democrat, doubled down on his initiative to build a connection between the mainland and Long Island. In early January, he proposed

to connect Suffolk County to Westchester, the Bronx or Connecticut via tunnel, but during the April luncheon, he was more specific suggesting building a bridge between Nassau County and Westchester or the Bronx. “Don’t tell me [building a Soundlink bridge] is not economic; cars and trucks would save hours, literally, with that one modification,” Cuomo said. “It’s only 12 miles, it can be done.” The first step in pursuing this project would be to conduct a feasibility study that would look at the practicality of the idea, and would measure the cost of

construction and future maintenance, in addition to how it would affect factors like traffic and the environment. In January, Cuomo said he would like to spend $5 million conducting a feasibility study for his proposed tunnel. According to state Sen. George Latimer, a Rye Democrat, there were no funds in the adopted state budget that were specifically itemized for a feasibility study, but the money could potentially be collected by the governor’s office from a larger pool designated for multiple potential projects, most likely the state Department of

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries and Shakes recently moved onto Palmer Avenue in Larchmont, making the site its second location in New York. For story, see page 6. Photo/Suzy Berkowitz

Transportation’s $27 million capital budget. While there is currently no timetable to complete the feasibility study, state officials expect the study to be conducted soon. Latimer described the opposition to the project as “significant in both Westchester and on Long Island,” and reiterated his personal, ongoing opposition to the project, citing excess traffic, the cost of construction and environmental impact as some reasons to reject the idea. soundlink continued on page 9

Village downtown parking pilot program ready for liftoff By JAMES PERO Staff Writer The village of Mamaroneck will inch toward implementing a pilot program that aims to help both village officials and residents determine how patrons of Mamaroneck Avenue pay for their parking in the future. According to the village’s capital projects consultant Mary Shiffer, the test—which will start being rolled out in approximately two to three weeks— aims to install 18 single-space meters from three different companies and also two multispace meters from one company. After installation, Shiffer said, the village will compile data from the different vendors and the different style of meters and judge their effectiveness based on reliability, cost-to-benefit ratio and user feedback. The pilot program, she added, will last no more than 90 days. Single-space meters—which have been the most popular option among residents—will be equipped with sensors that allow the meter to detect when a car pulls away from a spot and will then reset the time accordingly, Shiffer said. This would allow the village to gain more revenue by increasing the amount of turnover. “There’s a little bit of extra revenue when you can’t piggyback off of someone else’s time,” she said. Both the single-space and multispace meters will accept

coins and credit cards. Currently Mamaroneck Avenue uses antiquated coin-operated meters that have, after years of neglect, created the impetus for the village to modernize its parking payment system. Though the village Board of Trustees voted to purchase $115,000 worth of multi-space meters in 2015, the meters were eventually deployed in parking lots as opposed to Mamaroneck Avenue, following concerns over the meters’ need for license plate-reading technology. As it stands, the village will look at meters from three different vendors—IPS, Calle and Civic Smart—according to Village Manager Richard Slingerland. The meters are currently out to bid. While there are currently two multispace meters installed on the avenue that are being used to pay for parking in lots that run behind the downtown area, these meters aren’t currently a part of the pilot program, according to Trustee Leon Potok, a Democrat. Shiffer explained that once the pilot program is kicked off, however, those meters will be programed for spaces on the avenue and included in the pilot. According to village resident Maria Derose, chairwoman of the village Ad Hoc Parking Committee, while the multispace meters have only been installed on the avenue since January, residents have already experienced parking continued on page 11

INSIDE Final decision on Playland next week. Story on page 8.

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May 2016

Planning ahead... Sunday

Monday

Brain Tumor Awareness Month

Tuesday

Rye Neck HS AP tests start PTA Council 9:15 a.m. VOM Board of Trustees work session 5:30 p.m., Courtroom Larchmont Board of Trustees work session 7 p.m., Village Hall

Mother’s Day

VOM Board of Architectural Review meeting 7:30 p.m., Courtroom Larchmont Traffic Commission meeting 8 p.m., Village Hall

Daniel Warren Art Show starts 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Bellows Auditorium

Rye Neck PTSA general meeting 7:30 p.m., MS/HS Library

Orchestra Concert 7 p.m., HOM Auditorium

Mental Health Week

VOM Board of Trustees work session 5:30 p.m., Courtroom Larchmont Board of Trustees meeting 7:30 p.m., Village Hall

Mamaroneck school board meeting 7 p.m., MHS tiered classroom

VOM Board of Trustees meeting 7:30 p.m., Courtroom

Larchmont Planning Board meeting 8 p.m., Village Center

Wednesday

VOM Board of Trustees meeting 7:30 p.m., Courtroom

VOM Deer Committee 7:30 p.m., Courtroom VOM Ethics Board meeting 7:30 p.m., Regatta Conference Room

Memorial Day, schools and government offices closed

Mamaroneck Town Council 5 p.m., Town Center Chorus Concert 6:30 p.m. and 7:15 p.m., HOM Auditorium

SEPTA Networking 9:15 a.m., Nautilus Diner

TOM Planning Board meeting 8 p.m. VOM Planning Board meeting 7 p.m., Courtroom

VOM Budget Committee 7:30 p.m., Regatta Conference Room

Lower Hudson Scholastic Achievement Dinner 5:15 p.m., Rye Neck HS

VOM Committee for the Environment 7:30 p.m., Courtroom

Harbor Coastal Zone Management Commission 7:30 p.m., Courtroom

Friday

Cinco de Mayo

VOM Zoning Board of Appeals 7:30 p.m., Courtroom

Daniel Warren Art Show ends 8:30 a.m., Bellows Auditorium VOM Board of Traffic Commissioners 7:30 p.m., Courtroom

VOM Board of Architectural Review 7:30 p.m., Courtroom

The Kentucky Derby

SAT & subject testing Mother’s Day Clambake Harbor Island Park

PTA Council 9:15 a.m.

Daniel Warren Grade 2 Spring Concert 9:30 a.m., Auditorium

14 STEM-tastic Saturday HOM

Rye Neck HS AP tests end

Rye Neck Middle School Concert 6 p.m., Performing Arts Center

VOM Planning Board meeting 7 p.m., Courtroom

Rye Neck prom 7 p.m., HS

TOM Zoning Board of Appeals 7:45 p.m.

VOM Parking Committee 7:30 p.m., Regatta Conference Room

Larchmont Board of Architectural Review 8 p.m., Village Center

PACE Performing Arts Festival 7:30 p.m.

Rye Neck High School Awards Ceremony 8:45 a.m., PAC

Possible Mamaroneck snow makeup/school holiday

PACE 2 Show 7:30 p.m.

Rye Neck Board of Education meeting 7 p.m., MS/HS library

Rye Neck Grade 8 trip

MHS Spring Art Show opening 6 p.m., Palmer Gallery

Rye Neck schools closed

Saturday

Larchmont Zoning Board of Appeals 8:15 p.m., Village Hall

Mamaroneck Town Council 5 p.m., Town Center

VOM Flood Mitigation Advisory Committee 7:30 p.m., Regatta Conference Room VOM Memorial Day Parade 7 p.m.

Rye Neck final school budget hearing 9 a.m., MS/HS Community Room

Mamaroneck & Rye Neck school budget votes

MHS Video Show 6:30 p.m., PACE Theatre

Holocaust Remembrance Day

Thursday

MHS Spring Concert 7:30 p.m., McLain Auditorium

Rye Neck schools closed

Rye Neck MS/HS progress reports out

Armed Forces Day

PACE Performing Arts Festival 7:30 p.m.

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Village of Mamaroneck adopts new sewer fees At a Glance

Village of Mamaroneck residents will see their water bills rise after a new law amending the fee structure was passed unanimously by the village board. The law, which was passed by the village Board of Trustees on April 25, will go into effect immediately and will total residents’ water usage in the fall and winter—off-peak months— and devise a bill based on that amount. According to Village Manager Richard Slingerland, the new law is designed not to charge residents for using water that doesn’t enter the sanitary sewer system, which is why water usage during the summer months—when residents water their lawns and fill their pools— will not be factored in. Previously, all residents were charged a fee based on the value of their property. Slingerland said there are two major changes to the first itera-

tion of the bill, which was introduced in March: an appeal process that was included to provide residents with the opportunity to dispute their bill, and clarifications to the wording of how the fee is actually charged. Trustee Leon Potok, a Democrat, said that the fee helps increase village revenues, which will be of assistance since the village is currently up against a tight tax cap, with the latest budget coming in at $68 under the mandated cap limit. In March, Slingerland told the Review that the average resident can expect their bill to increase by $10 to $15 as a result of the new law. This extra revenue, he said, will go toward the relining the village’s sewer lines, which have greatly degraded over time. A recent lawsuit pursued by Save the Sound, an environmental advocacy group, alleging that Mamaroneck and 10 other Westchester municipalities are in violation of the EPA’s Clean

O n average, water bills for residents are expected to rise $10$15 per billing period

New water bill rates will be decided by calculating the amount of water that residents discharge into the sanitary sewer system be evaluating water usage during nonpeak months After a round of public hearings, residents will now have an appeal process in which to dispute their water bills if necessary Water Act, has put the condition of sewer infrastructure under scrutiny. -Reporting by James Pero

Old courtroom set to be redesigned for safety By KILEY STEVENS Staff Writer The village of Mamaroneck court has received an $18,000 grant to improve the security and safety of the courtroom located at 169 Mount Pleasant Ave. Other than serving its purpose for judicial reasons, the courtroom is also home to municipal board and committee meetings. The grant, from the Office of Court Administration of New York state, would offset the cost of a list of improvements suggested by village Judge Dan Gallagher. An amount of $27,900 was originally requested in October 2015, along with a document outlining the scope of the work to be done within the courtroom. Included in that document were plans to disconnect the existing courtroom bench from all power and remove and recycle it, along with plans to construct a new platform with new carpeting and place it on top of the existing platform. Additionally, a new bench was requested. Currently, the list of improvements includes the new courtroom bench, a dais platform and new dais carpeting. According to Village Manager Richard Sling-

The village of Mamaroneck is planning to redesign its courtroom, located within the village Municipal Building at 169 Mount Pleasant Ave. File photo

erland, the village board wants to make sure that the new layout maintains the ten seats on the current outdated dais. Assistant Village Manager Daniel Sarnoff told the Review that the courtroom bench alone will cost $22,000. “The main other reason [for the improvements] is just to make sure that there’s no tripping hazard,” Slingerland said. Mayor Norman Rosenblum, a Republican, told the Review that he thinks the final design will be left up to the judges and the village manager and assistant village manager. “They should look for more electronic improvements as much as for [improvements to the] furniture,” he said. “As long as it’s functional and it works.” Slingerland said the village is aiming to make the courtroom

safer for people approaching the board, be it the Board of Trustees, Planning Board or attorneys approaching the court. The village manager added that the village wants to decide on a final design plan before finding a construction firm to carry out the work. Paul Noto, an attorney who has appeared in the village of Mamaroneck courtroom numerous times, thinks the redesign is a great idea. “It’s definitely due for an upgrade,” said Noto, who also previously served as village mayor, adding that it’s not just attorneys who use that room, but various land use boards and commissions. “It’ll make it more comfortable and functional [for users of the room].” CONTACT: kiley@hometwn.com

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What’s going on... Mamaroneck Public Library

Visit mamaronecklibrary.org for more information on these and other events and programs.

AARP Driver Safety Program On Monday, May 2 from 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. in the Community Room on the lower level. For drivers age 50 and up. Registration is required as space is very limited. Sign up at the reference desk or call 630-5887. Please arrive at 10 a.m. to sign in. The class lasts 6.5 hours. Refresh your skills with the AARP smart driver course. You will learn defensive driving techniques, proven safety strategies, new traffic laws and rules of the road. Plus, there are no tests to pass. You simply sign up and learn. Upon completion you can save 10 percent on your car insurance and remove up to four points from your license. AARP charges $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Payment accepted the day of the class only. Checks should be made out to AARP. All payment transactions will be handled directly by the AARP. Course materials are provided. Please bring your own lunch and a pen.

Bilingual Storytime/Hora del cuento bilingüe On Wednesday, May 4 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Community Room on the lower level. A dropin Spanish/English storytime for all ages. El miércoles, mayo 4 desde las 4 p.m. hasta las 5 p.m. en el Community Room. Únase con nosotros una hora de cuentos español y inglés que consiste en historias, canciones y artesanías para niños/as con un/a cuidador/a.

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 larchmontlibrary@wlsmail.org or visit larchmontlibrary.org.

Stranger than Fiction Book Group On Thursday, May 5 at 7 p.m. in the Michael P. Coords Activity Room. No registration required. Join in as the group reads and discusses “The Filter Bubble: What the Internet Is Hiding from You” by Eli Pariser. Drawing on interviews with both cyber-skeptics and cyber-optimists, from the cofounder of OK Cupid, an algorithmically-driven dating website, to one of the chief visionaries of U.S. information warfare, the book tells the story of how the Internet, a medium built around the open flow of ideas, is closing in on itself under the

pressure of commerce and “monetization.” Pariser lays out a new vision for the web, one that embraces the benefits of technology without turning a blind eye to its negative consequences, and will ensure that the Internet lives up to its transformative promise. Books are available in the Village Center now.

July 22 (no class on July 4) and Workshop II from July 25 to Aug. 12. Led by independent filmmaker and LMCTV staff member Dena Schumacher, the workshop is in its 16th year. Open enrollment starts now. Space is limited, so please visit lmctv. org or call Matt Sullivan at 381-2002 ext. 202 to sign up today.

Community events

Mamaroneck Chamber of Commerce

Annual Clean and Green Day

A Taste of Mamaroneck Wine Trail

In recognition of Earth Day, the village of Mamaroneck will host its annual Clean and Green Day on Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Those interested in participating in and supporting the event are encouraged to make checks out to The Village of Mamaroneck, with “Clean and Green Day” in the memo. Those who are interested in submitting vouchers or in-kind services are also welcome to do so. All sponsors will be featured in the event’s publicity postings and during the event. For more information about participating in or sponsoring the event, email rslingerland@vomny. org or dsarnoff@vomny.org, or call 777-7703.

It is, once again, time to raise your glass on Sunday, May 1 in the village of Mamaroneck as the Chamber of Commerce hosts the 10th annual A Taste of Mamaroneck Wine Trail. This much anticipated event invites you to climb aboard the trolley and ride along to the many village restaurants for a taste of wine and a sample of their most delectable foods from around the world. For only $50, you can enjoy the tastes of many cultures with your family, friends and neighbors. Registration for the event will begin at 12:30 p.m. at Harbor Island Park and the trolley will run from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Pre-registration is strongly recommended. To have your name added to the paid guest list in advance, visit mamaroneckchamberofcommerce.org to pay with a credit card; mail your check to Mamaroneck Chamber, 430 Center Ave., Mamaroneck, NY 10543; or contact the chamber at 698-4400 or chamber10543@optonline.net.

Relay for Life The first Relay for Life of Mamaroneck/Larchmont will be held at Harbor Island Park on Saturday, May 21 at 7:30 p.m. Relay for Life is an organized, overnight community fundraising walk in which teams camp out and take turns walking or running around the track. Each team is asked to have at least one participant on the track at all times. The philosophy behind doing this is that cancer never sleeps. We’re coming together to honor cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost and fight back against this disease. The public is invited to come for this familyfriendly event. There will be tons of food, games, entertainment and crafts, along with emotionally powerful ceremonies to honor anyone who has been touched by cancer. Your donations are much appreciated. To learn more, make a donation or start/join a team, please visit relayforlife.org/ MamaroneckNY.

The Mamaroneck Schools Foundation Annual spring gala The Mamaroneck Schools Foundation will be throwing their annual spring gala on Saturday, April 30 from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Orienta Beach Club, located at 1054 Walton Ave. in Mamaroneck. The gala will be red carpet-themed and will feature the band Twist of Fate. For more information or to purchase tickets to the gala, visit mamaroneckschoolsfoundation.org.

LMCTV Teen summer filmmaking workshops Geared for young people ages 13 and up, LMCTV’s summer filmmaking workshops are an opportunity to learn hands-on video and filmmaking skills. With scriptwriting, cinematography, computer video editing and more, participants will write, shoot, direct, act in and edit their own movie. Each workshop is held Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for three weeks at LMCTV’s Studio 2, located at 145 Library Lane in Mamaroneck. Workshop I runs from July 5 to

Hommocks Middle School

Movie screening Hommocks Middle School, located at 130 Hommocks Road in Larchmont, will be screening the movie “I’m Not Racist… Am I?” on Sunday, May 1 at 2 p.m. in the auditorium. The film is a feature documentary that follows a diverse group of 12 teenagers from New York City as they come together for one school year to talk about race, privilege, culture, identity and institutional racism. The film is part of a larger initiative called Deconstructing Race that was developed by The Calhoun School to create a multimedia platform to get young people, their teachers and their families to talk and act upon structural systemic racism. The film’s producer, André Robert Lee, will be present at the screening to facilitate a question and answer session after the film. The event is co-sponsored by The Larchmont/Mamaroneck Interfaith Council, The Mamaroneck Union Free School District and The Larchmont-Mamaroneck Local Summit. This screening is free and open to the public. For more information about the film or to view a trailer, visit notracistmovie.com. For information about the screening, call St. Thomas Church at 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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Letters to the Editor

Urging legislators to reconsider the future of Rye Playland To the Editor, I write to urge Westchester County legislators to reject the ill-advised and financially flawed agreement with Standard Amusements that the county executive is trying to foist upon them. The agreement requires a huge expense from the county with almost no guarantee of reward for the taxpayer. Playland has needed a huge capital investment plan for decades and it has been ignored and neglected. I support investing in Playland, but why shouldn’t the taxpayer reap the benefits of that investment? Playland can and has turned a profit when managed correctly, and since when do we judge the success of a park in monetary terms? Are golf courses held to the same standard as Playland? The idea that the private sector can run Playland more efficiently than the county is belied by the county’s own experience. In the ‘80s, the county brought in a private operator to run the park with disastrous results. Do we really believe that Standard has the experience and the talent to not repeat history? This whole process has been flawed since 2013 when the county executive was ready to hand the keys over to Sustainable Playland, which was a contradiction because at the end, it would never have been “sustainable” and it sure would not have been “Playland.” I hope the county legislators rethink this Standard Amusements folly and have the courage to say that they have gone down the wrong path, and that it is time to reconsider. People will find that candor refreshing and appreciate their taking their responsibilities seriously and protecting a park that is an oasis to working folk in the area. It is a one-day vacation, the only vacation that some families can afford. Thomas A. Murphy, Mamaroneck

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Larchmont beefs up with

MOOYAH Burgers

MOOYAH’s menu includes a signature burger, double burger, turkey burger and black bean burger assembled on in-store baked buns, along with salad options, fries, milkshakes and a kids’ menu. Photos/Suzy Berkowitz

By SUZY BERKOWITZ Editorial Assistant Larchmont residents will have their fill of burgers until the cows come home with the opening of the village’s newest fast food establishment, MOOYAH Burgers, Fries and Shakes. Although MOOYAH’s Larchmont location on Palmer Avenue is one of only two in New York, the chain, which opened its first shop in Plano, Texas in 2007, now has 93 operating locations around the globe, including sites in Canada, Mexico, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Franchisee Anthony Grippo opened New York’s first MOOYAH location in Briarcliff Manor in November 2015, and is excited for Larchmont’s site to finally be up and running. “This has been a long process, but I’m excited that we’re finally here,” Grippo said. “Hopefully we’ll be embedded in the community as a go-to place for Larchmont families.” Grippo signed on with MOOYAH to open six locations in either Westchester or Fairfield County, and de-

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries and Shakes opened on Palmer Avenue in Larchmont on Monday, April 18. The franchise currently has 93 operating locations around the world. Photo/James Pero

cided to launch his second site in Larchmont because of the village’s family-oriented atmosphere and lack of competing franchises. He said although the location has only been open since Monday, April 18, some customers have frequented the store several times, all with positive feedback. Michael and Nancy Frugis of New Rochelle stopped into the shop for the first time on Monday, April 25 at the height of

MOOYAH’s dinner rush, and said they were excited to try their first burger. The restaurant buzzed with kids, teens and parents grabbing a bite or splitting a shake, and with each entering customer came a warm welcome from the staff behind the counter.

The store’s register and food pick-up station for guests who choose to take their meal on the go is separated from its dining area, but employees serve and interact with guests who opt to eat onsite, giving the restaurant both a fast food and dine-in feel. A large chalkboard mounted near the register labeled “Moodle Doodle” encourages kids to showcase their artistic skills, and the shop’s inviting red, black and white color scheme, paired with the exposed kitchen and burger station, offers a sense of transparency that fast food establishments are often criticized for lacking. MOOYAH’s menu includes a signature burger, double burger, turkey burger and black bean burger assembled on in-store baked buns, along with salad options, fries, milkshakes and a kids’ menu. Heather Tabachnick, manager of the Larchmont location, said MOOYAH strives to provide

an exceptional product and customer service experience, and encourages guests to fill out a satisfaction survey so employees can determine the areas they can improve upon. “We’re not just another place to eat; we’re here to be a community partner,” she said. “Our staff is a team and you can teach anyone how to learn the register and create a burger, but you can’t teach someone how to be personable and have a commitment to customer service.” Tabachnick said that within the short time MOOYAH’s Larchmont location has been open, members of the community have commended her team on their hospitality and service. She said now that the location is established, MOOYAH is excited to make itself known throughout the community. CONTACT: suzy@hometwn.com

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MOOYAH prides itself on providing an exceptional customer service and food service experience, offering guests both takeout and eat-in dining options.

MOOYAH currently has two operating locations in New York state, both owned by franchisee Anthony Grippo. The other site, which opened in November 2015, is located in Briarcliff Manor.

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Astorino touts county’s financial footing in address By COREY STOCKTON Staff Writer Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino maintained his reputation for preventing tax increases during his April 21 State of the County address, pledging to submit a 2017 budget that, for the seventh consecutive year, would not raise property taxes. In his address, Astorino, a Republican, compared his administration’s taxation and expenses to those of his predecessor Andrew Spano, a Democrat. Since Spano left office in 2010, property taxes have been lowered by 2 percent, more than $12 million, and have not fluctuated in five years. Meanwhile, county spending has risen to $1.8 billion, but is still lower than it was in 2010. Astorino said that curbing taxes and expenses was a matter of fiscal responsibility. “And we’ve shown that government can work and live within its means, just like you and me and everyone else,” he told the audience at the Westchester County Courthouse.

He said his administration has adopted a “save and keep” method, rather than a tax and spend one. “We have been guided by the fact that even small numbers can add up quickly when it comes to taxes,” he added. Astorino pointed to the “three P’s” which he said have been the compass for his seven years in office: protect taxpayers, preserve essential services, and promote economic growth. The county executive, in the midst of his second term in office, said that rather than creating revenue by taxing residents, the county will aim to generate revenue by developing its assets. One asset Astorino pointed to was the Westchester BioScience & Technology Center, a largescale development project announced earlier this year. The $1.2 billion privately funded development will be partially set on the county’s North 60 property in Valhalla. The 60acre site will be supplemented by 20 acres of land provided by the developer, Fareri Associates. The North 60 lease is now awaiting review by the county

Board of Legislators. Astorino compared the center to Silicon Valley and the Research Triangle in North Carolina, estimating $16 million in annual revenue from the biotech center from real estate taxes and rent. In addition, the county executive claimed the project would create 4,000 temporary construction jobs and 8,000 permanent jobs, including entrylevel positions. “We already have a foothold with companies like Regeneron and Acorda Theraputics and the expansion into Westchester of leading hospitals like Sloan Kettering, Montefiore and NewYork-Presbyterian,” said Astorino, adding that the biotech center was a step into the future. However, his annual address was also haunted by past and ongoing legal battles. Astorino accused the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, HUD, which has been overseeing the county’s compliance with a 2009 affordable housing settlement, of making false claims and outrageous demands in order to keep

Westchester under its thumb. “HUD’s leverage over Westchester ends when the county fulfills its obligations under the settlement… and that’s HUD’s end game: a settlement that never ends,” he said. Astorino said he will continue to push back against the federal government when it overreaches. “Westchester will always follow the law,” he said, “and as long as I am county executive it will never give up its rights under the law.” The Democratic Caucus of the county Board of Legislators viewed the current state of Westchester under Astorino in a far different light. Democrats contested the county executive’s tax reduction methods. They pointed to sales tax revenue, which has fallen short of estimates made in the budget by more than $20 million per year since 2014. Majority Leader Catherine Borgia, an Ossining Democrat, discussed the sales tax deficit in her response, adding that this year’s sales tax revenue is already falling short of the $525 million estimated in the county’s 2016 budget. Borgia said this budget gap will result in

Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino delivered his seventh annual State of the County address on April 21, in which he promised to flatline taxes for the fifth consecutive year. Photo/Andrew Dapolite

infrastructural damage and neglect, and loss of important services, especially relating to safety and welfare. County Legislator Ken Jenkins, a Yonkers Democrat, said, “As a result of this year’s shortfall already on sales tax revenues, various services are already being cut and reduced, and the human and economic impacts are going to start to present themselves.” Jenkins, who condemned Astorino for using $29 million from reserve funds to make up for sales tax over projections, also slammed the county executive for continuing to fight with

HUD, which has already withheld several Community Development Block grants amounting to $22 million from the county for noncompliance with various terms of the settlement. “If the county executive wants to front that cost from his campaign coffers to further his political ambitions, that is fine, but the taxpayers of Westchester cannot and should not,” said Jenkins, referencing Astorino’s failed run for governor last year and rumors that he may be planning another gubernatorial candidacy in 2018. CONTACT: corey@hometwn.com

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Larchmont Avenue Church announces rummage sale Officials speak out with Playland vote days away The Larchmont Avenue Church, LAC, recently announced that it will hold its annual rummage sale at its location, 60 Forest Park Ave. in Larchmont. The dates and hours of the LAC Rummage Sale are Friday, April 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, April 30 from 9 a.m. to noon. This much anticipated annual event has drawn huge crowds for more than 30 years, because of its large assortment of new and gently used items at low prices. People line up early to get the best selection of clothing, jewelry, sporting goods, furniture, toys, electronics, linens and many other items. The annual event draws bargain hunters and savvy shoppers from all over Westchester. Meghan Long, who has been coming for years, said, “Last

year, I bought the most gorgeous earrings, and found the perfect costume for my daughter’s school play. I’m not going to tell you how much I paid.” The event also draws loyal organizers. When asked why she has organized the event for the past four years, Myra Hiemstra said, “I love the camaraderie of all of the people who donate their time, and I love the look on people’s faces when they find a treasure.” The rummage sale is also a great recycling tool. Jane Land, who has worked the sale for as long as Hiemstra and chaired it for three years, said, “It’s great seeing things get a second life with people who need them, rather than ending up in the trash.” Mary Joyce Beringer, another long-time organizer and former chair adds, “We work really hard physically! We get really tired, but we love it.”

All their hard work pays off, not only for happy buyers, but also for the organizations which benefit from the results of the sale. The organizers are quick to point out that proceeds from the sale go to great causes— either in the community or to improvements in the church. In the past, funds have gone to help victims of flooding in Mamaroneck. Last year, rummage sale proceeds were used to make a $10,000 donation to the now Community Resource Center. This year, LAC will direct rummage sale earnings to its annual community grant program, which funds LAC mission partners, addressing needs such as hunger, mental health and homelessness. For more information about the rummage sale or the church, call 834-1800 or visit the LAC website at lacny.org. (Submitted)

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By JAMES PERO Staff Writer As the clock ticks down, Westchester County legislators and other elected officials continue to draw hard stances against an agreement between the management company Standard Amusements and the county that would cede control of Rye Playland. On Thursday, April 21, county Legislator Catherine Parker, a Rye Democrat who has been critical of the latest agreement with Standard, revealed that she will be voting against the deal if it remains unchanged by its May 2 deadline. While her peers have also relayed their skepticism, Parker said that some officials—particularly Republican legislators— have felt pressure from administration officials of Republican County Executive Rob Astorino, who initially announced a deal with Standard in 2015, to vote in favor of the agreement. “I’m certainly talking to my colleagues to get them to see this for the nonsense that it is,” she said, adding that she was reticent to forecast how the vote may unfold to the Review. County Democrats have also indicated that, despite the deal’s flaws, an up or down vote is imminent. “It’s not an ideal agreement, but then again we’re not in an ideal situation,” said county Legislator Mary Jane Shimsky, a Hastings-on-Hudson Democrat. “The park was let go for too long; the buildings are in bad shape; the rides are in bad shape…. If things stand the way they are right now, I will be voting for [Standard].” Among Parker’s chief concerns with the agreement, however, is a hefty $32 million in county-funded capital projects, which she fears would put a heavy burden on taxpayers, but also what she characterizes as a concerning profit-sharing arrangement. “When I asked Standard during the [parks] committee meeting what the estimate for their profit would be during those first 10 years [of the agreement], their answer couldn’t have been clearer,” said Parker in a released statement. “They don’t expect to see a profit.” Astorino’s administration, however, has continued to assert that the deal is a wise one for

The 30-year agreement would see Standard Amusements match Westchester County’s $32M investment into Playland

Nick Singer, of the management company Standard Amusements, looked on on Tuesday, April 26 at a public hearing in Rye. Photo/Andrew Dapolite

both taxpayers and the future of Playland. “The public-private partnership agreement with Standard Amusements will invest into the park about $30 million in private money by Standard Amusements, and is the best opportunity to save Playland,” said Ned McCormack, communications director for the Astorino administration. Currently, the agreement as it stands would last for 30 years and would initiate profit-sharing, only after Standard recoups its initial $27 million investment. After that money is recouped, the county’s profit share would rise incrementally from 8 percent to 12 percent over the course of 30 years. County legislators aren’t the only ones voicing their concern with the agreement, however. Democratic councilman of the town of Mamaroneck, Tom Murphy, has also publically announced his concern for aspects of the deal. “I’m not opposed to spending money to fix Playland,” he told the Review. “But I don’t believe we should have taxpayers’ money subsidizing a corporation who will reap all the profits.” At a public hearing put together by Parker regarding the agreement held on Tuesday, April 26 at Rye City Hall, residents were also given the chance to address their sentiments on the agreement. During the hearing, more than two dozen Rye and Westchester County residents shared their concerns with the deal. Also in attendance were county legislators Parker, Shimsky, Ken Jenkins, a Yonkers Democrat, and

Profit share between the county and Standard would only commence after Standard recoups its initial investment of $27M; a benchmark that Standard has said won’t happen within the first 10 years The swimming pool at Playland remains an uncertainty. A previous $10M project to renovate the structure has been scaled back to $1M

Lydon Williams, a Mount Vernon Democrat, as well as Rye City councilwomen Julie Killian, a Republican and candidate for state Senate, and Emily Hurd and Danielle Tagger-Epstein, both Democrats. While most attendees, like Rye resident Dina Goren, decried the agreement’s lack of benefit to the county and taxpayers, others like Rye resident Ken Ball showed support for the deal. “If we want to keep an amusement park we’ve got to be prepared to pay for it,” Ball said. “And, if so, I believe the Standard arrangement will be a very good arrangement.” After the repeated postponement of the agreement’s deadline, which was set back twice after different iterations were introduced, Parker said that she expects herself and the rest of her colleagues on the Board of Legislators to take a final vote on the acceptance of the agreement by May 2. Rye City Mayor Joe Sack and Jenkins could not be reached for comment as of press time. CONTACT: james@hometwn.com

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Local Summit discusses role of 2-year colleges By LINNET TSE Contributor With the rising costs of private four-year colleges—some approaching $70,000 a year— now may be the time for more families to consider community colleges. Often overlooked by high school students focused on four-year college options, twoyear colleges provide a valuable resource for high school graduates and local residents seeking workforce training or enrichment, as the audience learned at the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Local Summit’s breakfast program on Tuesday, April 19. Cathryn Quackenbush, coordinator of counseling at Mamaroneck High School, MHS, and Teresita Wisell, vice president and dean of Workforce Development and Community Education at Westchester Community College, WCC, and executive director of the Community College Consortium for Immigrant Education, discussed the roles that two-year colleges play. Quakenbush shared that on average, 85 percent of MHS seniors attend a four-year college, 8 percent a two-year college, and the remaining 7 percent go on to a variety of alternatives, including international students returning home, while others take a

gap year or join the military or workforce. A number of factors enter each student’s decision, including cost. Quakenbush explained that there are four main “tiers” of schools in terms of costs. At the high end are private four-year institutions, with the combination of tuition, room and board currently pushing $70,000 per year for the most expensive schools. Next are the out-of-state public schools which run around $40,000 per year for non-residents. For New York state residents, SUNY and CUNY schools cost in the low $20,000s each year. While some are made more affordable, few can compete financially with the twoyear colleges, which cost around $4,000 per year. Quakenbush said almost all MHS students opt for applying to WCC. Students often select WCC because it makes sense financially, while others use it as an opportunity to “reset” their academic record in order to gain admission to better four-year colleges or to qualify for scholarships. Quakenbush praised WCC for the opportunity it has provided for many MHS students.. Wisell, who was recently recognized at the White House for her role as a “Champion of Change” for promoting citizen-

ship education in the workplace, described how two-year colleges became popular following World War II, when those returning from the war needed local opportunities to pursue a higher education. With more than 1,100 two-year community colleges across the United States serving 45 percent of the undergraduate population, Wisell firmly believes that community colleges are poised to take on President Barack Obama’s challenge to “respond to the need for post-secondary education for our entire populace.” Thanks to Obama’s efforts, she asserted that community colleges have begun to dispel some of the myths that have stigmatized them as being a “second choice” or a “last resort.” There are currently more than 12 million individuals nationally “taking advantage of education and training that’s afforded to them through their local community college,” Wisell said. Of these, 7 million students are taking credit courses, which could lead to a one-year certificate or a two-year associate degree, after which students can either transfer to a four-year college or enter the workforce. Another 5 million students are taking non-credit courses for workforce training purposes

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Gov. Andrew Cuomo reiterated his intentions earlier this month to build a bridge that runs from either Westchester County or the Bronx to Long Island. The idea continues to be criticized by Westchester officials as being too expensive and impractical. File photo

This new proposal hit close to home particularly in the city of Rye, where a bridge was proposed by Robert Moses and former Gov. Nelson Rockefeller in the late 1960s and pursued for several years thereafter. However, facing significant opposition from both local officials and state legislators at the time, the Oyster Bay-Rye Bridge never came

to fruition. When Cuomo initially announced a revival of this idea in January, Rye City Mayor Joe Sack responded in his State of the City address with strong opposition to the idea pledging to “topple the tunnel.” Sack told the Review in January that if a feasibility study were to be conducted, he would want

to take an active role in monitoring its completion. He said he didn’t believe “any legitimate feasibility study would indicate that a tunnel or bridge would be a good idea.” Sack could not be reached for additional comment as of press time. CONTACT: angela@hometwn.com

or for enrichment. Nationally, 62 percent of two-year college students attend part time, with many working full time in order to continue contributing to their family’s income. Of the students enrolled for credit, 50 percent are Caucasian, and 36 percent of the students are the first generation in their family to attend college. With just under 14,000 fulltime and part-time students enrolled, WCC plays a unique and vital role in Westchester County. WCC’s primary areas of focus include student success, workplace development and community engagement. Beyond ensuring students have access to the school, WCC is concentrating on outcomes—improving graduation rates, increasing opportunities for students to go on to four-year colleges, and helping students successfully enter the workforce. For those students interested in continuing their education after WCC, the community college has 195 transition agreements in place with four-year schools. Wisell noted that upon successfully completing their associate degree at WCC, students are guaranteed spots as juniors

Cathryn Quackenbush, left, coordinator of counseling at Mamaroneck High School, and Teresita Wisell, vice president and dean of Workforce Development and Community Education at Westchester Community College and executive director of the Community College Consortium for Immigrant Education, at the Local Summit’s breakfast program on April 19. Photo/Linnet Tse

at these schools, which include Lehman College, Manhattanville College, Manhattan College School of Engineering and the Fashion Institute of Technology. New this year, Pace University is offering a $25,000 scholarship to juniors and seniors transferring from WCC. Beyond its extensive academic and workplace oriented programs, WCC is dedicated to serving the non-English speaking individuals who reside in Westchester County, where 25

percent are foreign-born and 33 percent speak a language other than English in their homes. Wisell explained that WCC has made a deliberate commitment “to help integrate those residents of our county as fully as possible—civically, socially, educationally, economically—and to fill the one gap that we know is the biggest gap that stands between their advancement and their full integration into our community, and that is learning English.”

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legal notices Index No. 59747/2015 Date filed: June 3, 2015 SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Premises being foreclosed: 243 Madison Street, Mamaroneck, NY 10543 ACTION TO FORECLOSE MORTGAGE ON PROPERTY SITUATED IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing Corporation, Plaintiff, -againstGary L. White, and all the heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid defendants at law, next of kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees and successors in interest of the aforesaid classes of persons, if they or any of them be dead, and their respective husbands, wives or widows, if any, all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to the plaintiff, except as herein stated, Washington Mutual Bank, FA, New York State Department of Taxation and Finance-Tax Compliance Division-C.O.-ATC and Internal Revenue Service-United States of America, Defendant(s). TO THE ABOVE DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your Answer, or if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance on the Plaintiff’s attorneys within twenty (20) days after the service of the Summons exclusive of the day of service or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner than by personal delivery within the State. In case of your failure to appear, or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in this Complaint. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. Mary H. Smith, a Justice of the Supreme Court, Westchester County, entered Mar. 1, 2016 and filed with the complaint and other papers in the Westchester County Clerk’s Office. THE OBJECT OF THE ACTION is to foreclose a mortgage recorded in said Clerk’s office on March 11, 2008 in Control #480630043, covering premises known as 243 Madison Street, Mamaroneck, NY 10543 a/k/a Section 8, Block 832, Lot 234.1. Plaintiff designates WESTCHESTER County as the place for trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the mortgaged premises is situated. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: March 28, 2016 Carle Place, New York Mojdeh Malekan, Esq. Stein, Wiener & Roth, L.L.P. Attorneys for Plaintiff One Old Country Road, Suite 113, Carle Place, New York 11514 (516)-742-1212 66428/ROUNDPT

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According to village officials, by mid-May, a pilot program will launch offering multiple new options for paying for parking on Mamaroneck Avenue. File photo

some issues using them. “The meter in front of Hunter parking lot has jammed at least three times,” Derose said. “These are the things we were trying to avoid.” Derose said she has been notified by residents multiple times that jammed multispace meters have caused problems on Mamaroneck Avenue. While Derose and others on the village Ad Hoc Parking Com-

mittee have voiced their support of the installation of single-space meters on the avenue, Derose explained those meters also come with their own set of obstacles. Because the single-space meters would utilize sensor technology that would detect if a car leaves its spot, Derose said the installation of additional poles on the avenue may be necessary to make sure that the sensors are aligned directly with the corre-

sponding spot. Since the sensors would cost the village more money than single-space meters without them, Shiffer said that the village will also be scrutinizing what positive effect those meters have, if any. “Since there’s an added cost, we have to see if it’s worth paying for,” she said. CONTACT: james@hometwn.com

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There’s an app for (even) that RHYMES WITH CRAZY Lenore Skenazy

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The hit musical “Happy Days,” running in the Westchester Broadway Theatre from May 5 through July 17, is based on the Paramount Pictures’ television series. The series’ original creator Garry Marshall wrote the book. “Happy Days” features 21 songs, including the series’ iconic theme song, by Oscar, Grammy and Golden Globe award-winning songwriter Paul Williams, with orchestrator and arranger John McDaniel. Book by Garry Marshall, music and Lyrics by Paul Williams, direction by Jonathan Stahl and musical direction by Ryan Wise. The whole gang is back. Richie, Fonzie, Ralph, Potsie, Chachi and other crowd favorites from the smash-hit TV series are rockin’ and rollin’ all week long. The laughs never end in a celebration of poodle skirts, jukeboxes, motorcycles and malt shops. “These days are yours and mine” in this new musical for the entire family. “Happy Days” was produced at the Goodspeed Opera House, and ran from at the Norma Terris Theatre in Chester, Connecticut. Productions followed at The Goodspeed Opera House, The Papermill Playhouse and successful U.S. and U.K. national tours. Jonathan Stahl will direct and

Nick Varricchio stars as Fonzie in the Westchester Broadway Theatre’s production of “Happy Days,” set to take the stage beginning Thursday, May 5. Photo courtesy Pia Haas

choreograph the show. The associate director is Leisa Mather, and the musical director is Ryan Wise. The Westchester Broadway Theatre’s production stars Herb Porter as Richie, Peter Davenport as Mr. Cunningham, Lori Hammel as Mrs. Cunningham, Nick Varricchio as Fonzie, Mia Weinberger as Joanie, Mike D’Amico as Chachi, Michael Linden as Potsie, Schyler Conaway as Ralph, Maria Logan as Pinky, Peter Marinos as Arnold, and Hannah Kate Wilson as Lori Beth. Featuring the talents of Matthew Borchers, Colleen Campbell, Aubrey Mae Davis, Samantha Gardner, Leisa Mather, Michael McClure, Nicholas Park, Ian Parmenter and Kilty Reidy. Set design is by Steve Loftus,

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Fanning the flames LIVE MIKE Mike Smith

The one thing I love about my job is that you never know when you’re going to see something new. During the second half of an April 26 lacrosse game between Harrison and Mamaroneck, the two officials called a timeout to huddle with the opposing head coaches. But they weren’t trying to figure out who was closest to the ball as it was shot out of the field of play or which player had committed a foul; they were conferring on what to do about a disruptive parent in the stands. In the grand scheme of things, this guy wasn’t the worst spectator I’ve seen at a high school game this year; that title goes to the 50-year-old man with his nose pressed up against the glass who took every opportunity he could to tell Pelham’s goalie that he sucked during a particularly

important regular-season hockey game back in February. But the fact remains that during this recent lacrosse game, this guy, who had been loudly voicing his displeasure with the referee’s calls all game long—albeit without using any foul or abusive language—had been asked by one official to quiet down yet kept on jawing, regardless. Should the ref have had thicker skin and done his best to ignore the heckler? Probably. Should the fan learn how to act like a reasonable adult at a high school sporting event? Definitely. The fact that he was standing on the opposite side of the field from the rest of the fans in attendance suggests that someone—possibly his wife—has witnessed more than a few of these outbursts before. Now, I’m not a sports prude. If you want to go to Yankee Stadium, chug a couple of beers and holler at the umpires for blowing a few calls, I feel like that’s your right as a fan.

But at a high school game, where the lessons learned by our young athletes are at least as important as the final score, you should learn how to bite your tongue. I know, it’s not always easy. Earlier this week, I took in a much-anticipated baseball game between Rye and Eastchester. Two of the area’s top pitchers, Garnet hurler George Kirby and the Eagles’ Greg Satriale, took the bump with about a half-dozen pro scouts lined up around the backstop.. But it was apparent early on that a wandering strike zone was going to be more of a factor in the game than the right arms of the teams’ respective aces. And while fans from both sides howled, at least initially, at the umpire’s questionable zone, it ultimately fell upon both Kirby and Satriale—and not the fans—to keep their composure, adapt to the man calling balls and strikes and find a way to pitch effectively.

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Mamaroneck coach Jeff Barnard, left, and Harrison coach Edgar Glascott confer with officials on April 26 on how to handle an unruly fan. Sports Editor Mike Smith feels that, most times, less is more when it comes to spectators getting on high school officials. Photo/Mike Smith

Neither pitcher escaped with a particularly pretty line on the day, but that experience of not being able to get the calls they were used to and learning how to adjust will ultimately help them as they hone their craft in the collegiate ranks.

On Tuesday, the fan in question escaped expulsion from the event as Harrison sent over a security guard to the far end of the field to keep an eye on him for the final quarter of play. But when the adults are the ones who need a babysitter dur-

ing a game played by 15-yearolds, maybe we’ve got our priorities a little jumbled up. Just let the kids play. They’ll be better off in the long run.

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Game Notes: • Mamaroneck’s Jack Dente made 18 saves to lead the Tigers • The Tigers opened up a seven-goal lead by halftime after a tight first quarter • Mamaroneck hopes that its strong defensive performance will carry over into future games By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor Although their campaign to defend their 2015 Section I title has been fraught with a few disappointing losses, the Mamaroneck Tigers played to form on Tuesday, April 26, downing host Harrison 14-7 in what may have been their most complete performance of the year. As the Tigers look ahead toward the playoffs, they hope this week’s win will prove to be the turning point in an up-anddown season. The Tigers’ offense was firing on all cylinders on Tuesday, led by a terrific performance from Emmett Fay, who finished with

Harrison’s Matt McLaughlin carries the ball against Mamaroneck. McLaughlin had two goals and three assists.

Eric Greenberg drives towards the net against Harrison on April 26. Greenberg had a goal and three assists in Mamaroneck’s 14-7 win.

five goals and an assist and Chris Conley who found the net three times. Tyler Menitti scored three goals for Harrison, but it was a great defensive effort by the Tigers, who opened up an 11-4 lead by halftime that proved to be the difference-maker.

coming into the game against Harrison. On April 21, Mamaroneck was upset at home by a Pelham team that had fallen to the Huskies earlier in the year. Taking the field on Tuesday, the junior netminder said that the Tigers’ goal was simply to play good de-

“We knew that Harrison was a good team and that we needed to come out and play our best,” said Mamaroneck goalie Jack Dente, who finished with 18 saves. “Today, we got it done.” Dente admitted that the 8-6 Tigers had a little extra urgency

Alex Ewald makes a move on a Harrison defender on April 26. The Tigers took control of the game in the second quarter. Photos/Mike Smith

fense and erase the memory of last week’s 16-13 defeat. “Pelham was an off-game for us, defensively we should have played better,” he said. “But knowing that Harrison beat Pelham a few weeks ago, it really motivated us to come out

Jack Dente protects the net against Harrison. Dente had 18 stops against the Huskies.

and win this game.” If the Pelham loss raised any questions about the Tigers’ ability to shut down the opposing offense, the win over the Huskies should have eased those fears. Dente made a number of key saves in the second half, and the Tigers were even able to turn the Huskies away when facing a three-minute-long man down penalty in the fourth quarter. “We just started talking a little more and nobody got down on themselves,” Dente said. “We started rotating really well and everyone stayed positive out there.” With the loss, Harrison falls to 3-8 on the year, but remains one of the more dangerous sub-.500 teams in Section I. They will travel to Eastchester on April 30 to take on the Eagles at Haindl Field. The Tigers will look to build on the momentum of Tuesday’s win when they take on White Plains on May 3, after press time. “We feel confident,” Dente said. “We showed that not only can our offense score, but our defense can hold it down as well, and that just makes us better as a whole.” Contact: sports@hometwn.com

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