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Village officials, ACE meet over $75M flood project By JAMES PERO Staff Writer
CARDIAC KIDS
Mamaroneck’s softball team celebrates a 6-5 win over Yorktown in the Class A quarterfinals on May 23. The Tigers won two straight one-run games to advance to the semifinals. For story, see page 15. Photo/Mike Smith
Bomb threat at Mamaroneck High School leads to evacuation By SUZY BERKOWITZ Editorial Assistant Mamaroneck High School was part of a wave of bomb threats that hit schools nationwide on Monday, May 23, forcing local students to undergo a full evacuation. Graffiti in a bathroom on the Palmer Avenue
side of the building, indicating that a bomb was set to go off inside the school building, was discovered in the morning, and the village of Mamaroneck Police Department received a report from the school at 11:17 a.m., according to Detective Sgt. Charles Lanza. Lanza said students were
safely evacuated from the building as a precautionary measure, and the village Police Department, as well as members of the Westchester County Bomb Squad, responded to the call, sweeping the building with bomb-sniffing dogs. Upon finding no threat on the premises, police determined that it was
safe to re-enter the building. The entire call and response took an hour and a half to complete. This occurred while schools nationwide and in the United Kingdom received similar bomb threats on Monday afternoon, many around 2 p.m. in the form ThREAT continued on page 8
At a private meeting between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and multiple village of Mamaroneck officials and volunteers this week, governing and regulatory bodies were able to voice their growing concern over a proposed $75 million federal flood mitigation project. According to Tony Gelber, chairman of the village Flood Mitigation Advisory Committee, the two-hour meeting—which took place Wednesday, May 25 in New York City—addressed the scope of multiple facets of the proposed project. “The mission of the meeting is to get information,” Gelber told the Review prior to the meeting. “It would be great to get answers, and then get [those] answers to the village [residents].” According to documents obtained by the Review, the Army Corps’ official agenda included talks regarding both the Ward Avenue and Halstead Avenue bridges, the project’s aesthetics, possible real estate that would be affected by the project, as well as the project’s future. Major discussions during the meeting gravitated around the future of several bridges named in the project that could be altered or completely removed, Gelber said.
Among the bridges discussed was the Ward Avenue Bridge, which is currently recommended for complete removal in the project. According to Gelber, the Corps will look into possibly altering river flow in the area to keep the bridge, but nothing is yet guaranteed. Also among the items discussed was any real estate that might be affected by the project’s construction and easements provided to residents as a result. As far as the scope of this facet of the project, and how many residents it may affect, Gelber said, “The definite answer is that they don’t have a definite answer.” The Corps will do its best to keep the easements to a minimum, he said. Currently, the Corps lists 110 potential parcels that could fall under the project’s scope, with 88 being permanent easements and 22 being temporary. The easements—which would compensate residents for any private land that would have to be repurposed for the project’s construction—would be required for the Corps’ plan to build several thousand feet of concrete retaining wall as well as any river widening. Also in attendance were village Trustee Leon Potok, a Democrat, Mayor Norman flOOd continued on page 9
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House fire in Purchase causes 2-alarm response
A fire that began Saturday, May 21 in Purchase yielded responses by both the West Harrison and Purchase fire departments with mutual aid from the town of Mamaroneck Fire Department. It took first responders approximately five hours to put out the blaze. Photos courtesy David Raizen
A fire broke out in a Purchase residence on Saturday evening that took roughly five hours for first responders to put out, according to West Harrison Fire Chief Frank Forgione. At approximately 5:30 p.m. on May 21, a fire began at 16 Glen Park Road, which was occupied by a married couple and two dogs, none of whom were injured in the blaze. “The owners said that the house started filling up with smoke,” Forgione said. “Once they smelled it, it filled up very quick and they got out.” According to the fire chief, the all-volunteer West Harrison and Purchase fire departments were called to the scene, and a total of about 50 firefighters showed up, including assistance
from the town of Mamaroneck Fire Department. “The reason we had so many [firefighters] was because it was a strenuous job,” Forgione said. “Just to keep everyone fresh without injury, we swapped out guys kind of quickly.” Forgione said that due to the heavy volume of the fire, it was impossible to get inside when they first arrived on the scene. However, they eventually contained the flames enough to be able to enter the premises and continue to extinguish the fire. At some point during the night, the roof caved in, making it more difficult for firefighters to access certain parts of the home. Two firefighters sustained minor injuries during the blaze. Forgione said the blaze was
contained to the one residence, and nearby homes were far enough away to not be at risk of catching fire. He said that while the exact cause of the fire hasn’t yet been determined, the Westchester County Cause and Origin is fairly certain the fire started in the garage. The fire chief said that the responding firefighters “did a great job,” however, there is not much left of the original residence. “The house looks like a total loss,” Forgione said. “There’s no roof left, it’s pretty much four walls. It’s sad, but obviously our main concern [was] that everyone [got] out safely.” -Reporting by Angela Jordan and Andrew Dapolite
According to West Harrison Fire Chief Frank Forgione, the Glen Park Road house quickly filled with smoke, forcing the homeowners and their two dogs to evacuate immediately.
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What’s going on... Mamaroneck Public Library
Visit mamaronecklibrary.org for more information on these and other events and programs. The library will be closed on Sunday, May 29 and Monday, May 30 for Memorial Day.
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 will 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.
Free math study help On Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. through June 15 in the Teen Room. Arithmetic got you down? Need some help with homework or maybe just a refresher ahead of finals? Former high school math teacher Lynne Prior will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about middle and high school math.
Information session: ‘Do You Need Health Insurance?’ Make an appointment for a one-on-one information session with a Westchester County health department navigator, who will be in the library’s Tech Room on Wednesdays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Representatives will answer questions about health insurance-related topics, including essential plans, Medicaid, Child Health Plus and health coverage for business owners’ employees. Clients should be prepared with their Social Security numbers, documents for legal immigrants, birth dates, employer and income information and insurance policy numbers. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call the Westchester County Department of Health at 813-5192. Appointments are available in English and in Spanish.
Larchmont Public Library Although the main library is under renovation, the library is open and operating from the Larchmont Village Center, located directly behind the main library building. For information about the library’s renovation, call 834-2281 ext. 3 or visit larchmontlibrary.org. The library will be closed on Sundays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. The library will be closed on Monday, May 30.
Open-play chess Every Saturday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Michael P. Coords Activity Room unless the library is closed. No instruction is provided and it is recommended that you bring your own chess pieces. So, come join the fun and make some new friends, too.
Guilty Conscience Book Group On Thursday, June 2 at 7 p.m. Come read and discuss “The Human Comedy” by William Saroyan.
Gentle, poignant and richly autobiographical, this delightful novel shows us a boy becoming the man in a world that even in the midst of war, appears sweeter, safer and more livable than our own. Books are available in the Village Center now.
Conquering the College Essay On Thursday, June 9 at 7 p.m. For grades 10 and up. Alan Gelb, author of the bestselling “Conquering the College Admissions Essay in 10 Steps,” coaches students all over the world on their personal statements. He will conduct a workshop on how to approach this daunting assignment, answering your questions and getting you started on the most important essay you’ve ever written.
Algebra I Regents review On Friday, June 10 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. For grades eight and nine. Join local parent and certified New York state mathematics teacher Jean Marie Stein to review for the Algebra I Regents final exam. Come right from school. There’ll be refreshments and then the reviewing starts. Hommocks students, please feel free to come a little late.
The Westchester Chorale Bluegrass and jazz concert The Westchester Chorale will be performing a concert on Sunday, June 5 at 4 p.m. at Larchmont Avenue Church, located at 60 Forest Park Ave. in Larchmont. The concert’s repertoire includes two 21st-century masses: Carol Barnett’s “The World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass” and Bob Chilcott’s “A Little Jazz Mass.” Backup music will be provided by bluegrass and jazz ensembles, showcasing Larchmont’s own David Brandom Quartet. Tickets cost $25 per person. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit WestchesterChorale. org or call 237-9546.
The Refugee Project at Mamaroneck High School Songs for Syria concert The Refugee Project at Mamaroneck High School is hosting a benefit rock concert, Songs for Syria, on Thursday, June 9 at 6:30 p.m. Weather permitting, the concert will be held outdoors on the baseball field, so bring a blanket, some friends and have a picnic. Food will also be available. If it rains, the concert will be held in the McLain Auditorium. Tickets cost $8 for adults and $5 for students. For more information or to purchase tickets to the concert, visit WestchesterChorale. org or call 237-9546.
Mamaroneck Historical Society 1816 School House Bicentennial Jubilee The village of Mamaroneck and the Mamaroneck Historical Society will be holding an 1816 School House Bicentennial Jubilee and historical exposition on Sunday, June 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the 1816 School House, located in Harbor Island Park on Boston Post Road in Mamaroneck. The event will feature a guided tour of the School House, a tented exposition of old Mamaroneck, an antique fire truck, a World War II Jeep, souvenirs, entertainment and snacks. The first 200 visitors
to the School House will receive a free souvenir booklet containing an account of education in early Mamaroneck and the story of the 1816 School House. Those interested in volunteering for or sponsoring the event are welcome to email Mike Tripicco, chairman of the Jubilee Committee, at mat521@optonline.net.
Larchmont Newcomers’ Club Community softball games All players ages 18 to 70 are welcome to join the Larchmont Newcomers’ Club softball team for a community softball game every Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Flint baseball field next to Hommocks Ice Rink. Participants should bring a baseball glove. For more information, email the organizer at rjhellman@verizon.net.
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 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.
Westchester Sandbox Theatre Summer at the Sandbox A comprehensive performing arts experience for campers ages 7 to 13, Westchester Sandbox Theatre’s summer day camp inspires creativity and builds confidence while honing skills in creative writing, acting, singing and dance. Each camp session centers around the creation of an original oneact musical that the campers help write, stage and design. The camp session concludes with a performance of this original work for friends and family on the final day of the session. Also included are fun, outdoor activities that celebrate the summer and the sunshine. Past excursions have included trips to Rye Beach, the Intrepid in New York City, the Bronx Zoo and the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk, Connecticut. Don’t miss your chance to spend your summer at the Sandbox. The first session is $900 and runs from Tuesday, July 5 through Friday, July 22. The second session is $600 and runs from Monday, July 25 through Friday, Aug. 5. The camp runs Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Westchester Sandbox Theatre is located at 931 E. Boston Post Road in Mamaroneck. For more information, call 6300804 or visit wstshows.com. Deadline for our What’s Going On section is every Thursday at noon. Though space is not guaranteed, we will do our best to accommodate your listing. Please send all items to news@hometwn.com.
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Jandon awards 16 scholarships to county students Larchmont with Mamaroneck Lions host joint meeting
The 2016 Jandon Scholarship class received awards from the Jandon Foundation and the Westchester County Board of Legislators on May 19, which grants $12,000 to high school graduates for staying in college and maintaining good grades. Photo courtesy Westchester County
By COREY STOCKTON Staff Writer Sixteen high school seniors from Westchester County received Jandon Scholarships this month during a press conference orchestrated by the county Board of Legislators. For the 17th consecutive year, the Jandon Foundation, created in 1965 by Donald and Jane Cecil, of Harrison, awarded $12,000 to each student over a four-year period. Students are given $1,500 during their freshman year, and their annual funding increases by $1,000 each year to reward them for staying in school and maintaining good grades. The scholarship funds go directly to the students so they can retain other financial aid opportunities. During the press conference, county Legislator Michael Kaplowitz, a Yorktown Democrat, said, “Our Jandon Scholarship program this year is certainly tinged with sadness because of the passing of Jane Cecil last July.” This marks the first class of scholars to receive the award since her death. The Cecils moved to Westchester in 1960 and to Harrison in 1980. Donald Cecil was a founding partner at the hedgefund Cumberland Associates LLC in 1970, and has been a philanthropist in the community since creating the Jandon Foundation. “We have concentrated our efforts in the community, both in artistic events and in education,”
Donald Cecil said. The Jandon Foundation has funded the Westchester Philharmonic, Today’s Students Tomorrow’s Teachers, the Writing Through the Arts program at the Neuberger Museum of Arts at SUNY Purchase, and the I Have a Dream program in Mount Vernon, which provided 52 sixth-grade students with aid for college upon graduating high school. “Based on what we learned from that program, we developed the Jandon Scholarship,” Donald Cecil said. The Cecils have committed to providing scholarships for at least 20 years, totaling approximately $2 million. In order for students to be eligible for Jandon Scholarships, their families must meet financial guidelines. Many Jandon scholars come from families receiving financial assistance. The Board of Legislators helps the foundation find students who qualify. This year, there were 158 applicants. Applicants endure a rigorous process that includes the submission of test scores, essays, transcripts and recommendations. The Jandon board sifts out the top 30 applicants before conducting interviews to select the winners. The foundation claims the scholarship recipients’ college graduation rate is more than 90 percent. This number is in contrast to the 59 percent graduation rate nationwide, according to 2013 statistics by the National Center for Education Statistics.
The foundation attributes much of its scholars’ success to the support system that the scholarship creates. “We are your partners for the next four years to help you succeed,” Alec Cecil, son of Donald and Jane, told the recipients. The foundation has held two annual events for more than 200 recipients who have received the award since 1999, including a pool party in the summer. Imani Williams, a recipient of the scholarship in 2012 who recently graduated from Manhattanville College, spoke to this year’s award winners during the ceremony. She told the honorees that the scholarship is not just monetary. “This is an opportunity to network,” she said, comparing the scholarship to a real-life LinkedIn. The Jandon Scholarship network includes Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas, a Democrat. “There are a number, of course, who have gone on to get their more senior degrees— master’s and Ph.Ds.—but he’s the one public figure, I guess, so far,” Donald Cecil said. He said he hopes more Jandon scholars will go on to serve their communities in the future. “I hope for them all to be good citizens and to be honest, to be moral, to be successful, and, hopefully, to give back,” he said. Donald Cecil stressed that selecting recipients is as much a matter of character as it is of academic success. CONTACT: corey@hometwn.com
The Larchmont and Mamaroneck Lions clubs hosted The Larchmont Historical Society and the Larchmont Historical Fire Company at their May joint meeting. The meeting was held on Monday, May 16 at the Larchmont Hunan Restaurant. Speakers included Stephen Rolandi, board member of the Larchmont Historical Society, and Harald Duell of the Larchmont Historical Fire Company. The meeting was arranged to help both the Lions and these community historical organizations get to know each other, and determine joint efforts in support of the September celebrations of the Larchmont 125th anniversary, the 90th anniversary of the Larchmont Lions Club and the 95th anniversary of the Mamaroneck Lions Club. Rolandi talked about both the Larchmont Historical Society’s resources and programs, including doing historical searches for new residents interested in the histories of their homes. Duell, in full classic fireman uniform, discussed the acquisi-
From left, Jag Rao, Stephen Rolandi, Harald Duell and Philip Oldham at the joint meeting of The Larchmont Historical Society and the Larchmont Historical Fire Company that the Larchmont and Mamaroneck Lions Club hosted on Monday, May 16. Photo courtesy Diane Oldham
tion and restoration of a Larchmont Fire Department classic 1920s fire engine. It was acquired from a private party in Washington state, and shipped cross country to be returned to the Larchmont community. It is of the same 1920s origin as the two Lions clubs. The idea was raised of having the fire engine as part of the September Lions anniversary celebration. The Lions and the Historical Society are currently in a
joint effort to understand the Larchmont Lions history in the community, via a review of its 90-year-old scrapbook. Lions veteran Jack Coughlin and Larchmont Historical Society Historian Lynne Crowley are reviewing the scrapbook for historical connections and behind the scenes stories. A video-tape session is being planned for the final review. Other long-term Lions will also be part of this historical storytelling. (Submitted)
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Japanese residents show off culture at annual
matsuri By SIBYllA ChIPAZIWA Editorial Assistant
The Japanese community of the town/village of Harrison held its third annual Matsuri Japan Cultural Festival at Ma Riis Park on Sunday, May 22. Hundreds of revelers from across Westchester County and of all backgrounds attended the event to sample Japanese food and drink from local businesses, play unique games, socialize and enjoy hours of entertainment on a perfect spring afternoon. The matsuri, meaning festival in Japanese, was cosponsored by the Matsuri Executive Committee, the Asian Society of the Arts in New York City, the Keio Academy of New York in Purchase, the Harrison Public Library and the Consulate General of Japan in New York. According to the matsuri website, this free spring festival is held to allow Japanese residents to show gratitude to Harrison and the neighboring communities by sharing their culture through food, performances, vendor booths, workshops, games and raffles. Proceeds from the raffles will benefit
Perhaps the most popular performance of the Harrison Matsuri, DDT, based in Japan, put on a show featuring tap-dancing, the taiko and drums in unison. Photos/Sibylla Chipaziwa
Participants in a Japanese tea ceremony demonstration bow before one drinks freshly prepared matcha from a tea bowl.
victims of earthquakes in Japan and local agencies. Starting at around 11:30 a.m., the matsuri kicked off with the hosts leading the audience in radio calisthenic exercises, rajio taiso in Japanese, to warm up. Introduced in the late 1920s, this practice is still popular in Japanese
schools and at some companies, which has been broadcast early in the morning on Japan’s national public broadcasting organization, NHK, since the 1950s. Then followed a slew of performances, showcasing Japan’s past and present-day culture. The IchiFuji-kai Dance As-
sociation performed a traditional dance dating back to the 17th century. Junko Fisher performed traditional Okinawan music, and singer Marina Kondo traveled all the way from Michigan to perform with Kenji Furutate, who accompanied her on the taiko, or Japanese drum, much to the audience’s delight. Furutate later performed with DTT, a trio from Japan that performs rhythms using the taiko, drums and tap-dancing, another crowd-pleaser. Other performances showcased J-pop and J-rock songs performed by Megumi, Rie Tamuro and Shu & Ninja.
Scattered between the entertainment, festivalgoers were encouraged to participate in group dances featuring songs like “Cha-Cha Slide” and Korean pop singer Psy’s hit single “Gangnam Style.” The day also included Japanese martial arts demonstrations from Kyokushin Karate New York and Shidogakuin of Harrison, which practices iaido, the art of responding to a sudden attack with a katana sword, and kendo, the modern discipline of using shinai, or bamboo swords, and protective armor to practice principles of the katana without drawing blood. CONTINUEd on next page
Two members of Shidogakuin in Harrison spar in a one-on-one match that drew oohs and aahs from the crowd. Kendo is the modern discipline of using shinai, or bamboo swords, and protective armor to practice principles of the katana. It can be quite noisy, with practitioners shouting and stamping their front feet to show their fighting spirit while striking.
May 27, 2016 • ThE MAMARONECK REvIEW • 7 Halfway through the entertainment, Harrison Mayor Ron Belmont, decked out in a traditional kimono, welcomed revelers and spoke of Harrison’s diversity. “This [event] solidifies the fact that Harrison is a great place to live,” he said. “We welcome everyone, no matter what your national origin is.” Koji Abe, the deputy chief of the Mission of the Consulate General of Japan in New York, spoke after Belmont, saying that he felt underdressed, wearing a blazer and slacks compared to Belmont’s outfit, yielding laughs from the audience. “In Japan, most matsuris take
place in autumn to show thanks for the new yield of rice, but some also take place in the springtime,” Abe said, adding that such festivals bring together community members of all ages and backgrounds, and Harrison has been so warm toward its Japanese residents. “This event is a platform for a better understanding of Japanese culture and heritage.” Several vendors attended the matsuri, selling Japanese food and trinkets, including bowls, fans and masks featuring Japanese cultural icons like Pokémon and Hello Kitty. Many stations offered games, including a rope ring toss; hanetsuki, a traditional
Japanese game similar to badminton; and an activity where participants had to maneuver a tennis ball through an obstacle course on a display board called Fuji and Ninja. The Halperin building of the Harrison Public Library offered more activities, including a Japanese tea ceremony demonstration, a flower arrangement workshop and a calligraphy workshop, which was supervised by students from Keio Academy, a Japanese private high school in Purchase. The Keio Academy brass band wrapped up the day’s events, with students also perTakoyaki, a ball-shaped Japanese snack filled with bits of octopus, shrimp or potatoes made in a special pan, is being prepared from scratch. Takoyaki that is nearly done are being flipped with long skewers while fresh balls are being made in empty pans.
Koji Abe, the deputy chief of the Mission of the Consulate General of Japan in New York, third from left in the back row, poses for a photo with Harrison Mayor Ron Belmont and festival volunteers at the third annual Matsuri Japan Cultural Festival. Photos/Sibylla Chipaziwa
forming hip hop routines. The matsuri is just one way that Harrison seeks to celebrate Japanese culture. Available at the library is the Kiyoko Brown Japanese Collection, a section dedicated to more than 3,000 volumes of literature in Japanese for the community, from manga to recent bestsellers translated from English. Started in 1997 with just seven
books, Brown, a 40-year Harrison resident, spearheaded the collection’s growth with volunteers and fundraisers. She recalls there being only four or five Japanese families in the town when she moved to Harrison, and says that there are now more than 1,000 residents of Japanese origin. “We have been very happy here,” she said. Brown, who started the col-
lection to help fellow Japanese residents feel less isolated in the community, said she wanted the collection to create an intellectual oasis. “I’ve always loved books,” she said. Brown believes the collection is one reason there are a number of Japanese residents living in Harrison. CONTACT: sibylla@hometwn.com
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Upcoming indie film shot in Harrison
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of phone calls from an electronically disguised voice. The threats, which targeted elementary, middle and high schools in approximately 20 different states, forced schools to either evacuate or proceed with lockdown protocol. In a released statement, the FBI said they are aware of the threats and will provide assistance to local authorities as needed. The bureau encouraged the public to remain vigilant and continue to report suspicious activity. The most recent threat to a Mamaroneck school building isn’t the first of its kind. In February 2015, Hommocks Middle School received two bomb threats within a two-week span. The threats, which also materialized in the form of graffiti in a bathroom, forced officials to evacuate the building. After the space was deemed safe by the county Bomb Squad, students and faculty were allowed back into the building. Following the 2015 incidents at Hommocks, Principal Seth Weissman spoke to the stu-
The Harrison police station was the location of the upcoming independent film, “Trouble.” Scenes of the film were shot on Friday, May 13. File photos Mamaroneck High School received a bomb threat, which was graffitied in a bathroom, on Monday, May 23. No suspect has been found, as of press time. File photo
dent population about the serious magnitude of the stunt. The school responded by enhancing safety precautions to ensure that unsupervised student access to restroom facilities would be minimal. Lanza said the Police Depart-
ment and Mamaroneck High School have launched a joint investigation to determine the source of the most recent bomb threats, but a suspect has not yet been found. CONTACT: suzy@hometwn.com
An upcoming independent film, “Trouble,” was being filmed at the Harrison police station on May 13. The production company behind the project, Trouble-Free Inc., has also applied to film at a location in West Harrison, marking the 12th project to be shot in the town/village of Harrison this year alone. According to Harrison Town Clerk Jackie Greer, the community has served as a film site
for several dozen television shows and movies over the past few years. She said that in addition to the 12 filming applications submitted to her office this year, it was preceded by 38 applications in 2015 and 36 in 2014. When asked why she thinks Harrison gets so many requests from filmmakers to shoot within the town, Greer said, “I work well with the location people,
and since we have a good working relationship, we have a lot of people coming back.” Greer also said that this good relationship brings back many return filmmakers. She cited the Amazon Prime television show “Red Oaks” as an example, and said that they’ve applied to film in Harrison about five times so far and will be back to film more “in a couple of weeks.” Some other popular shows that
The town/village of Harrison was transformed into the fictitious community of Gabota in 2014 for the HBO drama series “The Leftovers.” This month, Harrison was again the scene for the upcoming independent film, “Trouble.”
have filmed in Harrison include “The Following,” which aired on Fox until 2015, “Madame Secretary” and “Elementary” on CBS, “Billions” on Showtime, “Blind Spot” on NBC, and the HBO series “The Leftovers,” which also used the police station. The community has also served as a site
for several movies, including the HBO film “The Wizard of Lies” about the Bernie Madoff Ponzi scheme and “Blue Angel,” an upcoming independent drama starring Stanley Tucci. To film a project in Harrison, there’s a licensing fee of $1,000, plus an additional cost of $500
per day that the license holder is filming. According to the town clerk, this has provided Harrison with $46,000 in revenue since 2014. A representative from TroubleFree Inc. could not be reached for comment as of press time. -Reporting by Angela Jordan
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Children’s therapy business expands in Rye
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A meeting between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and village of Mamaroneck officials afforded local representatives the opportunity to address pressing concerns over an estimated $75 million flood mitigation project. Photo/Hector Mosley
Rosenblum, a Republican, Village Manager Richard Slingerland, and Cindy Goldstein, chairwoman of the village Harbor and Coastal Zone Management Commission. Both advisory committees— flood mitigation and coastal management—were permitted to bring a maximum of three total members to the talks, according to Goldstein, which is just under the minimum of four members required to meet quorum, which would have required the meeting to be noticed in advance and also open to the public. According to Goldstein, despite committee members’ plea for the talks to be public, the Corps has repeatedly demurred, citing the necessity of cumbersome levels of congressional approval. “The meeting isn’t public and it should be,” Goldstein told the Review before the talks. “At
this point, the public deserves to have their questions answered directly.” Already, the project has run into some initial roadblocks after a formal environmental review from the Corps was sent back by the New York Department of State; the body responsible for carrying out a consistency review. Among the concerns from the State Department was the Corps’ determination that the proposed project would have no impact whatsoever on Mamaroneck’s environment, in addition to its incoherence with the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, LWRP, a local doctrine that regulates waterfront development in the area as well as the environment. According to Mamaroneck officials, the village is currently waiting for the Corps to resubmit an amended environmental review to the State Department
who will provide a final consistency review. While Potok declined to state whether or not he was in support of the project, Rosenblum has repeatedly championed the proposal as Mamaroneck’s best chance at proper flood mitigation. Since the project’s unveiling in January, distinct camps on whether or not the project as it stands would benefit the village—which could pay as much as $10 million of its own money for the construction—have already formed. Gelber, however, contends that the only way to bring flood mitigation to the village is by galvanizing all parties. “Rather than throwing stones at each other we have to work together,” he said. “What is the best plan? We don’t really know.” CONTACT: james@hometwn.com
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.”
Debra Vitagliano, MS OTR/L, an experienced pediatric occupational therapist, has announced the opening of her expanded practice by way of the new business Rye Therapies of OT, PT & SLP, PLLC in the Hansa Office Building at 150 Purchase St., Rye. In collaboration with Dr. Elena Gazzola of In Town Pediatrics, the experienced staff at the new therapy center will treat children in need of therapeutic services. Joining Vitagliano are Emily McGuire, MS OTR/L, and Marcela De La Pava, OTA/L, as well as physical therapist Nicole Greenberg, PT, DPT, and speech and language pathologist Jamie Andreoli, MS, CCC-SLP. A variety of specialized treatments are available at the center including The Listening Program, Interactive Metronome, Sensory Integration and PROMPT. Language-based tutoring is also available for children in elementary school through high school. Vitagliano explained, “As parents seek our services to
help their children to overcome developmental hurdles and succeed to their maximum potential, we felt that a collaborative approach was the best way. We have bright space with the right equipment and support materials to encourage active participation. Children love to come to therapy. It is fun with the ‘just right’ challenge. They gain confidence in themselves and learn to overcome developmental challenges that often are frustrating to them. Sometimes parents need the knowledge and resources our professions offer to give their children the best start in life. Children learn fast, so teaching them ways to overcome developmental issues they may be facing, enables them to advance to their maximum potential.” Vitagliano and the staff at Rye Therapies have extensive pediatric-based experience. For the past 20 years Vitagliano has provided school-based occupational therapy within the Blind Brook school district. “Often times, the conditions affecting children do
not impede their education, so they are not eligible to receive therapeutic services from their school district. Yet, with a little guidance and support, they can learn strategies to overcome developmental stumbling blocks they may be encountering. The result often is a happier, more confident child,” she said. “Teachers and therapists identify issues that require intervention, whether it is with vision, speech and language, sensory development, coordination, core strength or muscle tone,” Vitagliano added. “While we are not seeing the child in school, our therapists recognize the value and importance of and thereby prioritize communication and interaction with a child’s teacher. Together we develop and implement strategies to maximize a child’s performance in and out of school. We help children overcome and unleash their limitations to reach their potential. Our professionals at Rye Therapies are here to help.” For more information, visit ryetherapies.com. (Submitted)
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Business Briefs BCW recognizes 2016 Class of Rising Stars The Business Council of Westchester, the leading business membership organization in the county, recently announced its 2016 class of Rising Stars, a richly talented and diverse group representing an impressive array of professions. The BCW’s Rising Stars awards salute Westchester’s “40-under-40,” individuals, who demonstrate exemplary leadership, creativity, innovation, dedication and professionalism. They are among the best and brightest in business in the entire Hudson Valley. “The quantity and quality of this year’s nominees was second to none,” said Marsha Gordon, president and CEO of The Business Council of Westchester. “The 2016 winners are highly skilled, inspiring and diverse, and they represent a tremendous cross section of organizations and industries. We’re thrilled to honor such an elite group of young professionals.” The winners will be honored on June 16 during a reception at 800 Westchester Ave. in Rye Brook. The Rising Stars program is modeled after the national business recognition program “40-under-40.” Rising Stars honorees were chosen based on professional and/or entrepreneurial accomplishments, professional and/or business affiliations, and demonstrated leadership skills. News 12 Westchester anchor and reporter Tara Rosenblum will reprise her role as emcee for the Rising Stars ceremony. Rosenblum, a 2007 Rising Stars honoree, has earned nearly 200 major industry awards—including 16 Emmys—since joining News 12 in 2004. She has 66 Emmy nominations, and she was the most nominated reporter in the state in 2014 and 2016. The competition for this year’s Rising Stars was steep. This year’s winners represent a vast number of industries, including law, finance, public relations and marketing, education, healthcare, and real estate. Maria Bronzi, director at Altium Wealth Management and a 2011 honoree, oversaw the selection process as chair of the Rising Stars program. The county’s largest and most influential business membership organization, The Business Council of Westchester is committed to helping businesses market, learn, advocate and grow. In addition, The Business Council of Westchester is actively involved in reviewing federal, state and county legislation and regulations in order to assess the potential impact on the business community and to influence the outcomes through advocacy when the business community’s interests may be affected. It also acts as an information resource for the business community and government leaders at all levels.
Houlihan Lawrence launches digital lifestyle guide ‘North of NYC’ In an effort to wow New Yorkers contemplating a move out of the city, Houlihan Lawrence, the leading real estate brokerage serving Gotham’s northern suburbs has released a new digital lifestyle guide, called North of NYC. The highly interactive guide celebrates the people and sites that make New York’s Hudson Valley and Western Connecticut such thriving places to live, work and play. “This project demonstrates how Houlihan Lawrence is embracing the new frontier of real estate
marketing by turning the focus on communities and lifestyle possibilities rather than simply selling houses,” said Chris Meyers, managing principal of Houlihan Lawrence. “We chose to produce the guide in a mobile-optimized digital format, making it easy for people to explore our communities as they begin their journey.” According to E.J. Kelley, content strategist at Houlihan Lawrence, the company wanted to establish something that introduced “each of our communities” in an authentic way. Designed by King & Partners, a digital agency specializing in content strategy, design and technology located in NoHo, the visually stunning microsite is organized through the lens of six local personas: the Villager, the Equestrian, the Trailblazer, the Waterfronter, the Locavore, and the Cosmopolitan. Each category profiles a local personality, business owner or influencer who shares their experience and connection to the region. “In addition to creating a visually captivating digital experience, our goal was to build an online destination that will tell the many wonderful stories of the northern suburbs and engage users in meaningful conversations,” said Tony King, CEO of King & Partners. “We wanted North of NYC to be a truly unique platform that offers a customized, interactive map of the region and invites people to uncover its best offerings, from local breweries and farm-totable eateries to organic farms and historic sites.” North of NYC is an ongoing campaign for Houlihan Lawrence that began with Instagram. Engaging local Instagrammers through photo contests and promotions, the feed for the tag today includes more than 4,000 community-generated images from our area, providing a foundation for the full-fledged lifestyle guide. Through high-end technology, seamless design and creative direction, Houlihan Lawrence is proud to engage locals and city dwellers alike in order to initiate a digital narrative explaining why there’s no place like its home. For more information, visit northof.nyc.
Friedland Realty Advisors becomes RM Friedland On the heels of a record-breaking first quarter, Friedland Realty Advisors, a commercial real estate service company headquartered in Harrison, is proud to announce its new name, RM Friedland, in addition to leadership changes and Colleen T. Quinn significant new hires. Effective immediately, the company is debuting the new name, logo and marketing materials as part of its new brand identity. RM Friedland aligns Friedland Realty with Robert Martin Company, a real esWilliam Anson tate investment, development and management firm, which has had an ownership stake in the business since November 2015. Recently, the firm announced a majority stake in the company. “Since the investment by Robert Martin Company, our clients have truly benefited from the combined expertise and resources of two of the most seasoned real estate companies in Westchester County,” said Sarah Jones-Maturo, president
and CEO of RM Friedland. RM Friedland is also announcing leadership changes and new additions to the team’s Harrison office. William Anson has been named managing director of the company’s industrial division and Colleen T. Quinn has been named managing director of the retail division. The seasoned industry executives will be responsible for spearheading new business activities within their respective divisions, leading internal training sessions and fostering junior talent. In addition, Jones-Maturo, who previously served as president, has been named president and CEO of RM Friedland. Anson has more than 40 years of experience as a commercial broker specializing in industrial property sales and leasing in Westchester and Fairfield counties as well as the Bronx. The majority of his career was spent running his own real estate brokerage company, Anson & Berger Inc., one of the most highly respected boutique firms in the area. The company provided services for both national and international firms as well as many private, familyowned companies. Quinn has more than 25 years of experience as a retail broker, representing clients like The Fresh Market, Michael’s, Fidelity and Mavis Tire. Prior to joining RM Friedland, she successfully ran her own real estate brokerage company, Quinn Commercial Properties LLC, for more than a decade. Quinn previously held positions with Northwest Atlantic Real Estate Services in White Plains, and CBRE in White Plains and Stamford, Connecticut. The retail division is also welcoming industry
veteran Beth White to the team. Bringing more than 30 years of experience as a real estate professional, White joins RM Friedland to build and enhance the RMF Retail Services Landlord Representation Division. As one of the most senior leasing personnel at Simon, the nation’s largest mall owner, White was responsible for varied and diverse assets in terms of EBITDA and geography. Originally hired by Melvin Simon and Associates, her career soared as the company grew to become the most prominent mall owner in the U.S. She is a member of ICSC. In addition, Joshua Ezman recently joined the company as marketing director and played an integral role in the rebranding effort. In this role, Ezman will focus on improving all aspects of RM Friedland’s internal and external marketing. He received his degree in advertising and design from Syracuse University and has spent his decade-long career working for prominent advertising firms such as Match MG and TracyLocke. “This is an exciting time for our company and we’re thrilled that these industry leaders with proven track records have joined our team,” said Jones-Maturo. “These hires will help shape the future of the company and position us for continued success.” The next Business Briefs section will run in June. Please send any submission for our June edition to news@hometwn.com, with “Business” in the subject line of your email. Each submission may include one picture. If you have any questions, email us at news@hometwn.com.
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Putting the ground back into play RHYMES WITH CRAZY Lenore Skenazy
New York kids are about to get dirty, frustrated, bruised, tired, and so happy. On Saturday, May 28, a brand new, but already cluttered and chaotic “adventure playground” is opening on Governor’s Island. It’s called play:groundNYC. Admission is free on the weekends and children are most welcome, but parents are not. That’s the whole idea behind adventure playgrounds, explains Yoni Kellai, one of the eight volunteers who co-founded the place: Kids play differently when there’s a parent around. You’ve seen it yourself. They pester and whine. They get bored and demand adult attention (and Goldfish crackers). But when kids play on their own, especially when they’ve got hammers and saws and wood and nails, as they will at play:groundNYC, they play a little bigger. They make and break things. And that’s just what kids really crave. The whole idea of adventure playgrounds began in Denmark in the 1930s. A landscape architect named C.T. Sorenson noted with unusual humility that kids did not seem to be flocking to the kind of well-ordered parks his type designed. Instead, they were having the time of their lives playing in junky lots. As he started to imagine what the most engaging playground would look like, he wrote in his journal: “There could be... old cardboard boxes, planks and boards, ‘dead’ cars, old tires and lots of other things.... Of course it would look terrible.” It sure does. The lots look like rubble. But from then on, adventure playgrounds started spring-
ing up across Europe and Japan. In the 1970s, there were even three adventure playgrounds in New York—parks deliberately full of junk and supervised by “playworkers”—adults trained to support play, not direct it. But gradually, those playgrounds disappeared, some in part for budget reasons and others, in part, one suspects, for liability reasons. Adventure play was replaced by its opposite: the kind of playgrounds we see today, where parents are expected to stay and watch. What’s missing most is risky play, which is not the same as hazardous play, says Kellai, who teaches circus arts in Brooklyn. Risk is something a child can assess and decide to take or not: Shall I climb a little higher up the ladder today? A hazard is just an unseen danger; for instance, if a ladder had a broken leg the child couldn’t see. Too often, parents, principals and insurance companies assume risk and hazard are the same. But eliminating risk eliminates a key element of play: facing something scary and overcoming it. Remove that element and play becomes boring. The adventure playground brings it back. Governors Island has generously allowed the adventure playground to look as it must: awful, with wood, plastic, fabric and other junk strewn around. “I actually stumbled across what I think you call a dial phone?” says Kellai, 32. “I don’t know if the kids will know what it is.” That doesn’t mean it isn’t valuable. It could become part of a fort—or the target of hammer practice. “There’s very little opportunity for a lot of kids living in New York to not just build but destroy their environments without being chastised,” says Reilly
Bergin Wilson, a CUNY student and another play:groundNYC founder. “You know what I mean? You could go to your local playground, but if you ever took even a permanent marker, let alone a saw, to anything there, you would get yelled at in seconds, and quite possibly someone would call the police on you.” Destroying and building are both just fine at an adventure playground. And they’re clearly something the kids love almost more than anything else. When play:groundNYC opened a few short-term pop-up playgrounds in Brooklyn, parents who would normally schedule a day’s worth of amusements were amazed to find that their kids could occupy themselves for two, three or four hours without anything more than a gaggle of kids and a pile of planks. The parents changed as much as the kids. To get to the play:ground, there are ferries from Manhattan and Brooklyn. Thanks to Kickstarter and a few grants, there are three playworkers on the scene every weekend until the end of September. Since each playworker can oversee about 10 kids, well, you can do the math. If the founders get some more grants, they can hire some more workers and allow in more kids. During the week, the play:ground is home to a camp that costs $550 a week, but scholarships are available. And outside the play:ground, there’s another area for younger kids under 6 where parents are allowed and even encouraged to stay. But once those kids get a little older, bye mom! For more information, visit play-ground.nyc, and let your kids take it from there. CONTACT: lskenazy@yahoo.com
County comes together to fight and prevent Zika County Executive Rob Astorino recently presented Westchester’s plan to protect residents from the potential threat of the Zika virus and other mosquitoborne diseases. “Westchester County has a comprehensive plan in place to protect residents from Zika,” Astorino said. “There have been no locally acquired cases of Zika in Westchester. Nevertheless, I want to assure you that Westchester County is working diligently to address Zika. The county’s action plan includes education, surveillance and mosquito control.” Joined by Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler and Assistant Commissioner for Environmental Health Peter DeLucia at the Kensico Dam playground in Valhalla, Astorino described the county’s strategies and encouraged residents to be proactive at home and on the go to reduce their risks of mosquito bites. The county’s plan includes: • Giving residents free minnows that can eat mosquito larvae in their backyard ponds and water features. • Applying larvacide to catch basins on county and municipal roads, already covering half the county. • Doubling the number of mosquito trap sites and adding a new type of trap to attract the mosquitoes that could transmit the Zika virus. • Targeting limited areas for ground spraying, should a locally acquired case be confirmed or nearby mosquitoes test positive for Zika. Amler discussed the ways Zika can be transmitted and em-
phasized that the best way for pregnant women to avoid exposure and the danger to their developing fetus is to avoid travel to areas where the virus is present. She also shared advice all residents can use. “Use EPA-registered insect repellents when outdoors, and always follow the label instructions,” Amler said. “Cover exposed skin by wearing longsleeve shirts, long pants and socks. Don’t sleep with your windows open, unless the windows have screens in good condition. Prevent mosquito breeding sites around your home and visit the health department’s website for up to date health information, including our ‘Keep Healthy and Bug Off’ brochure.”
Astorino and DeLucia pointed out objects around your yard or driveway that could provide a breeding ground for mosquitoes, such as old tires, a watering can and a trash can lid. “Dump them out, scrub them off to remove any mosquito eggs and put them away,” DeLucia said. “It’s also a good idea to clear the leaves out of your gutters. Check your screens and repair any tears to avoid becoming a mosquito’s next meal.” Residents can report standing water in abandoned pools and elsewhere to the health department at 813-5000. For more information about the Zika virus and other mosquito-borne diseases, visit health.westchestergov.com. (Submitted)
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Sunny days for Section I lIvE MIKE Mike Smith
It’s no secret that the weather for the majority of this spring season was disappointing, to say the least. While plenty of rain and temperatures that made it feel like early March continued for two months too long, it certainly hasn’t been a dream for sportswriters like me—or our area athletes, I’d imagine. But over the last week or so, things have really started to heat up, both in terms of the average temperature and stellar in-game action. Of course, it seems natural that the majority of the year’s best games take place once the postseason rolls around; the best teams are squaring off against each other, with Section I’s ultimate prize hanging in the balance. It makes sense that these evenly matched teams would produce entertaining results,
but this year, perhaps more than most, instant classics seem to be more the rule than the exception. Whether it’s upsets like John Jay’s baseball team knocking off defending state champion Byram Hills on Monday, or—closer to home—Haldane knocking off reigning Class C softball champion Tuckahoe, there has been no shortage of fireworks so far. Perhaps nobody had a better first week of the playoffs, at least dramawise, than Mamaroneck’s softball team, which rallied from a sizeable deficit to top league rival Scarsdale 5-4 in extra innings in the opening round of the Class AA playoffs last Friday, and then followed that win up with an impressive upset of No. 3 seed Yorktown just a few days later. Tigers coach Allison Bedosky was quick to deny that any momentum from her team’s win over the Raiders carried over into their quarterfinal showdown with the Huskers, but, with all due respect to the skipper, I’m not so sure.
Watching the Tigers celebrate their 6-5 win on Yorktown’s field on Monday, I couldn’t help but think that there was something special going on, and that each of the players knew it, too. Does that mean the Tigers are guaranteed to keep those good times going against John Jay in the semis after press time? Of course not. One good turn doesn’t always predict a historic run. Just look at Eastchester’s baseball team, which followed up a dramatic walk-off victory against Lakeland with a secondround loss to Brewster. Early-round magic doesn’t always stick around, but it is definitely fun while it lasts. As of press time, we’ve got quite a few teams in the Review’s coverage area still alive: Harrison’s baseball team, Mamaroneck’s boys’ lacrosse, baseball and softball squads, both lacrosse teams from Bronxville and a Tuckahoe baseball team eager to come away with a state title.
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Eastchester celebrates Anthony Belmonte’s walk-off hit against Lakeland on May 21. Eastchester won its first-round playoff game before falling to Brewster on May 23. Photo/Bobby Begun
Maybe each one of these teams will go all the way; maybe they’ll all lose in their next contest. Regardless, one thing is certain: no matter how cold it was all season
long, no matter how wet it was, no matter how many games got rained out, right now, the sun is shining on high school sports. Let’s just hope those pesky
clouds stay away for the next few weeks.
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Tigers bow in quarterfinals GIRLS LACROSSE
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Game Notes: • Mamaroneck was down by as many as six points in the second half but rallied late to nearly even the score • Madeline Riordan had three goals and an assist • The Tigers team graduates seven seniors
By MIKE SMITh Sports Editor On Friday, May 20, Mamaroneck’s girls’ lacrosse season came to an abrupt end in the quarterfinal round of the Section I playoffs, as the No. 3 seed Tigers fell to No. 6 Fox Lane 12-10 at home. Despite the disappointing loss, Mamaroneck coach Rocky Lividini is confident that her squad will be able to bounce back next year, now that it has another year of confidence under its belt. Turnovers and missed shots doomed the Tigers, who at one point trailed the
Foxes by six goals before rallying for a comeback late. Prior to the Tigers’ second-half run, Lividini called a timeout to urge her players to apply more pressure. “I can’t say exactly what I said during the timeout, but it was really about picking it up and not going out like this for the seven seniors we have on the team,” she said. “And the girls fought hard, they kept on shooting right
until the final whistle, so I’m proud of them.” The Foxes were able to hold on, thanks in part to stellar efforts from Gianna New, who scored four goals, and Lindsay West and Alison Molky, who both had three goals and an assist. Madeline Riordan led the way for Mamaroneck with three goals and an assist, while standout goalie Talia Land had six saves. The Tigers, who lost to Fox Lane in an earlier this season in a contest that saw them
take the field without several key contributors, came into Friday’s matchup brimming with confidence, the head coach said. “We knew whoever we drew it was going to be a tough game,” Lividini said. “We really didn’t want to lose to the same team twice, and I think if it wasn’t for the turnovers, it would have been a much different game.” Mamaroneck’s late surge, she added, was simply par for the course for a team that has shown resilience all year long.
After losing four of their first five games to start the season, the Tigers reeled off 11 straight wins to nab the No. 3 seed in the competitive Class A bracket. “We had a really tough start to the season,” Lividini said. “But we learned a lot about what we had to do to win these games.” With seven seniors graduating, including Land, the 2017 Tigers will rely on some of the team’s younger stars who started to shine this year. Players like Riordan, Emily Mahland and Cassie Budill will be called upon to lead the squad as they look to find a way into the Class A semifinal round. “It’s hard losing seven seniors, I know it’s tough for them, but they really helped build a great legacy here,” Lividini said. “But we’re still young, we have a lot of talent on the JV, and we’re going to try to do better next year.” CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com
Brigid Knowles looks for an open teammate in the Class A quarterfinal game. Photos/Mike Smith
Katie Cotter moves the ball near midfield against Fox Lane. Cotter is one of seven seniors who will graduate in June.
Cassie Budill carries the ball against Fox Lane on May 20. Budill and the Tigers fell 12-10 to the No. 6 Foxes.
Talia Land makes a save on May 20. Land had six saves against the Foxes.
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Tigers headed to semis SOFTBALL
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Game Notes: • Mamaroneck jumped out to a 5-0 lead against Yorktown • Mia Steinberg’s seventh inning home run sealed the win for the Tigers • Mamaroneck has won two one-run games in the playoffs so far By MIKE SMITh Sports Editor Mamaroneck’s softball team may not have been a preseason favorite to make a run at a Class A title, but over the last few days, the Tigers have shown the rest of the section that they may have been underestimated. With two emotional wins in the last week—including a 6-5 quarterfinal round upset of Yorktown on May 23—Mamaroneck has willed itself to the semifinals through grit, defense and timely hitting. Unlike their opening round game against Scarsdale, which saw the Tigers claw back after spotting the Raiders an early lead, it was the Tigers who grabbed control first on Monday, staking freshman pitcher Gianna Magrino to a 5-0 lead on some hard-hit balls and a few defensive miscues by the Huskers. Up 5-3 in the top of the seventh, the Tigers got a boost from junior Mia Steinberg, who hammered a pitch over the wall in right-center field for a solo homer. Despite a scare in the bottom half of the inning, the threerun lead would prove enough
to send Mamaroneck on to the semifinals. “If you hit it hard, they’re going to make mistakes,” Mamaroneck coach Allison Bedosky said. “And then Mia came out and gave us that extra cushion, which, if we didn’t get, we’d be in extras right now.” Magrino, getting her first postseason start in the circle, was able to limit the Huskers at the plate and found ways—along with some great defensive plays from her teammates—to pitch her club out of trouble all afternoon long. “This is amazing, it’s really a hard feeling to describe,” Magrino said after the game. “But I just had faith in my teammates out there; I knew we would make all the plays.” The No. 7 Tigers will take on No. 2 seed John Jay on Wednesday, May 25, after press time, in what will be the program’s first appearance in the semifinals during Bedosky’s tenure with the team. “I can’t remember the last time Mamaroneck has won their second sectional game, so this is a feat in itself,” she said. “We have a ton of girls stepping up, we had a senior [Patricia Muratore] make some outrageous catches in the outfield, a freshman pitcher who is pushing through; the girls really want this.” And despite the fact that the Tigers will come into Wednesday’s game as heavy underdogs against a John Jay team that advanced to the semis on the strength of a 15-0 win, Magrino said it would be unwise to count Mamaroneck out. “Everybody is contributing, in the field or hitting,” she said. “We’re really confident, and I think we’re pretty tough to beat.” CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com
Patricia Muratore makes an over-the-shoulder catch in the final inning of Mamaroneck’s May 23 win over the Huskers. Defense and timely hitting have carried the Tigers to the Class A semifinals.
Tava Kasper takes a pitch the other way against Yorktown. Photos/Mike Smith
Mia Steinberg connects with a pitch against Yorktown on May 23. Steinberg blasted a seventh inning home run as the Tigers outlasted the Huskers 6-5 to win their Class A quarterfinal matchup.
Eliza Simon slides into home. Mamaroneck jumped out to a 5-0 lead and held on to win.
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