September 9, 2016 | Vol. 4, Number 37 | www.mamaroneckreview.com
Stuart Tiekert: A FOIL a day
Infected
By JAMES PERO Staff Writer
After Westchester County reported its first case of the Zika virus in early February, county health officials are now scrambling to respond to an additional 19 individuals who have also been infected with the virus. Pictured is an Asian tiger mosquito, capable of transmitting the Zika virus. For story, see page 6. Photo courtesy CDC
Marine Education Center hires first professional naturalist By JAMES PERO Staff Writer With new resources and an expanded space, Mamaroneck’s Marine Education Center will now also feature a new face: Kyle Elizabeth Troy, the center’s first professional naturalist. Troy, who was hired by the village this month, has worked as a biologist and naturalist throughout Florida, California, Westchester County and various other locations in New York state. She said she’s more than ready to dive into her new role. “Having the opportunity is amazing,” she said. “A lot of people don’t know what’s in
the harbor.” According to Troy, her role as the center’s new marine educator will see her taking on a myriad of new programming, from kayak tours, to microscope observations, and even letting visitors hold marine life housed in the center’s new touch tank. In the past, Mamaroneck residents Katherine Desmond and her husband Jim have spearheaded much of the marine center’s day-to-day operations and programming. Now, the couple— who have built the center from the ground up—are happy to see Troy take the reins. “The trial run that Jim and I had was such a learning experi-
ence,” Katherine Desmond said. “I think [hiring Troy] was a terrific step.” While the center has only been running for the past three years, Katherine Desmond said that from its inception, she and her husband knew that the idea was bound to take off. “We actually felt right from the beginning that this is an idea whose time has come,” she said. “It was so glaringly important for the village to have this marine center.” Already, Troy has organized a slew of events at the center, from beach cleanups to sea shell painting, and even a program where residents take a picture of their favorite spot on the Long
Island Sound with a brief description so that it can be hung up on the center’s walls. And though renovations at the center have resulted in a late start— it opened about three months past the usual date—according to Katherine Desmond, programs may push into November this year, allowing for even more students to come well into the fall. Even for Troy, who has barely enjoyed her first week in a new position, the future of the center is going nowhere but up. “There’s so much potential,” she said. “My only obstacle right now is getting the word out.” CONTACT: james@hometwn.com
As I stroll down Mamaroneck’s Beach Avenue, past rows of imposing, multi-family homes, I’m called by a voice from across the street. “I’m over here,” I hear while blowing past my intended destination. Village of Mamaroneck resident Stuart Tiekert, 66, tall and thin, clad informally in shorts and a T-shirt, is sitting crosslegged in a chair on his porch, awaiting my arrival. “How’s that GPS working?” he asks facetiously as I backtrack to the opposite side of the avenue. “Really great, can’t you tell?” I say, brushing past some foliage partially obscuring my view ahead. While Tiekert and I have a lot to talk about—he’s running as an anti-establishment candidate in a Democratic primary on Sept. 13 for the village Board of Trustees, and is an avid attendee of village meetings—we didn’t meet, on this specific day, to talk about politics. Tiekert, who runs his own landscaping business by trade, has another pastime of note locally; that being a strong affinity for government transparency through use of the Freedom of Information Law, otherwise known as FOIL. FOIL, a New York state law, extends the right to issue requests for documents from
nearly any public governmental organization or agency under the sun, with a few notable caveats that include personnel matters and on-going litigation. And Tiekert, a 30-year village resident, more so than just about any muckraker, concerned citizen, or conspiracy theorist one could cite offhand, is well-acquainted with the FOIL process. Over the past 12 months, Tiekert has submitted 638 of the village’s 890 total received requests, constituting just under 72 percent of all requests received by the village, and equating to about 130 total work hours for village employees. In total, Tiekert averages just under two FOIL submissions per day. This year, with 438 requests submitted since the start of 2016, Tiekert’s own feat is close to being replicated, if not surpassed. In fact, Tiekert’s deployment of FOILs—which easily total more than 1,000 since 2011—is so immense, it has even caught the attention of New York FOIL continued on page 8
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Legislators condemn Rye’s Playland Article 78 By JAMES PERO Staff Writer Amidst a mounting legal battle between the city of Rye and Westchester County over proposed capital improvements to Playland, many county lawmakers from both sides of the political aisle have continued to assert the county’s authority over the park’s future. The county Board of Legislators’ Litigation Committee, which convened on Aug. 25, has already rejected Rye’s claims that the county had mishandled SEQRA procedure, as well as claims that the county failed to inform the city of developments at the amusement park. “If the county were to cede that responsibility to the city of Rye, it would establish an improper and likely deleterious precedent for all the other county park properties throughout Westchester,” said Legislator Lyndon Williams, a Mount Vernon Democrat. “This precedent could greatly increase the timeline for all county renova-
tions and repairs.” Rye Mayor Joe Sack, a Republican, as well as Michael Gerrard, an attorney retained by the city who drafted the city’s initial notification of its intent to file an Article 78, have repeatedly claimed that the city has been kept in the dark throughout the process of formalizing projects at the park. “People have differing opinions of what’s been offered and what’s on the table,” said Rye City Councilwoman Julie Killian, a Republican. “The whole thing could benefit from sitting in a room to talk, as opposed to corresponding by email, so that there’s no misrepresentation of what a ‘seat at the table’ actually means.” According to Rye City Attorney Kristen Wilson, now that both sides have firmly taken stances, the county will have until Sept. 23 to submit its arguments to a New York State Supreme Court judge. She told the Review there is no current estimate on when the judge will render a decision.
If Rye wins its Article 78, the county would be forced to return back to the drawing board and undergo an entire environmental review process for projects at the park once again. This will allow the city to challenge a declaration of lead agency—which is the first step in a SEQRA process—in front of the state Department of Environmental Conservation commissioner. Among the major projects that have given the city pause are plans currently being mulled by the Board of Legislators to either remove or renovate the park’s historic pool, which could potentially open the door for a new dining area. In May, the county entered into a 30-year agreement with the management company Standard Amusements, that aims to inject $60 million of capital improvements into the park for infrastructure and rides; $30 million of that sum would come from taxpayers through bonds. The Article 78, which was
Last week, county legislators met to discuss mounting litigation regarding a round of capital projects at Rye Playland. File photo
filed by the city in August, challenges the county’s status as lead agency for capital projects at the park and harkens to a former debate between the two entities over a similar matter. In 2011, the city had threatened to sue over a potential 78,000-square-foot field house that City Council members and
residents claimed would exacerbate flooding and affect living conditions for neighboring residents. While the dispute didn’t result in any formal litigation between the two, the field house project, along with an agreement between the county and then potential manager Stan-
dard Playland Inc., was eventually scrapped in the wake of local resistance. The city has not yet formerly pushed for an injunction, which would put a pause on park projects, but it continues to mull over its right to do so. CONTACT: james@hometwn.com
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What’s going on... Mamaroneck Public Library
Visit mamaronecklibrary.org for more information on library hours and programs.
Do You Need Health Insurance? Make an appointment for a one-on-one information session with a Westchester County health department navigator, who will be in the library’s Tech Room on Wednesdays from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Representatives will answer questions about health insurance-related topics, including essential plans, Medicaid, Child Health Plus and health coverage for business owners’ employees. Clients should be prepared with their Social Security numbers, documents for legal immigrants, birth dates, 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.
AARP Smart Driver Course The library, in conjunction with AARP, will be hosting a Smart Driver Course for drivers of all
ages on Monday, Sept. 12 from 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. in the Community Room. This course will help drivers refresh their skills, learn new defensive driving techniques, learn new safety tips and review new rules of the road. This course does not include tests. For more information or to register for the class, call 630-5887.
p.m. For ages 4 to 6. This is a storytime with arts and crafts on bike safety presented by the Department of Public Works and Transportation/ Traffic Safety. A free ticket is required to attend this event. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 3 p.m. on the day of the program.
Book Sale Room volunteers needed
Building Your Marketing Toolkit
The Mamaroneck Public Library has a wonderful Book Sale Room, thanks to the generosity of patrons who donate their slightly used books, DVDs and music CDs. The room is open daily during library hours and all materials can be purchased at very affordable prices. The library is currently looking for volunteers to help organize the Book Sale Room and keep it tidy. Tasks include putting all books in order on the shelves and weeding out the materials that are not selling. Books are organized by author and genre. Those who love books and have a knack for organizing should consider volunteering for a few hours per week. Funds raised from the book sales help the library buy extra copies of popular books and materials. For more information on volunteering, call 698-1250.
On Tuesday, Sept. 15 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Village Center. No registration required. Many small businesses and organizations find themselves seeking the right strategies to make their marketing efforts as effective as possible. But with so many marketing activities that they could focus on, they often miss some of the important marketing concepts that will help them understand why those activities are so important. This practical seminar presented by David Fischer is designed to uncover some of those core concepts and show that a little bit of marketing knowledge can go a long way.
Larchmont Public Library Visit larchmontlibrary.org for more information on library hours and programs.
Bicycle Safety Storytime On Tuesday, Sept. 13 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:15
Community events 9/11 memorial ceremony The annual Tri-Municipal September 11th Memorial Ceremony for the communities of the villages of Larchmont and Mamaroneck and the town of Mamaroneck will be on Sunday, Sept. 11 at 5 p.m. The ceremony will be at “Girl Scout Rock,” located at Memorial Park on Myrtle Boulevard in the town of Mamaroneck. Participants will include members of the Fire and Police departments of the three municipalities, the Mamaroneck Ambulance District, local Girl Scout and Boy Scout troop honor guards, and public officials of all three municipalities. All are welcome. The Girl Scouts were originally responsible for creating the September 11th Memorial, often referred to as “Girl Scout Rock,” which lists the names of those Larchmont and Mamaroneck community members who were lost on that tragic day. The Girl Scouts have participated every year since then in the ceremony. Kindly RSVP by email at supervisor@townofmamaroneckny.org or by phone at 381-7805. Again, all are welcome.
At Home on the Sound Gentle Chair Yoga with Arlene On Mondays at 10 a.m. Yoga instructor Arlene Towers specializes in yoga for older adults. This class is appropriate for men and women at all fitness levels. Fee: $10 payable to the instructor. Open to At Home on the Sound members only. The class will be held at United Methodist Church, 546 E. Boston Post Road in Mamaroneck. Visit athomeonthesound.org for more information.
End-of-life lecture At Home on the Sound is offering a free lecture to the public, “End of Life Choices: What You Should Know To Be In Control,” on Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 4 p.m. David C. Leven, executive director emeritus of End of Life Choices New York, will present useful information on advance care planning, patient rights, palliative care and end-of-life care. Leven has played a key role in having legislation introduced and enacted in New York state
to improve palliative and end-of-life care. Refreshments will be served at 3:30 p.m. The location will be Russell Hall in Larchmont Avenue Church, 60 Forest Park Ave. in Larchmont.
Information session for potential volunteer drivers At Home on the Sound has an urgent need for new volunteer drivers. There will be a brief information session on Wednesday, Sept. 14 from 11 a.m. to noon for anyone interested in learning about this unique, flexible and incredibly rewarding volunteer opportunity to help the older neighbors in the community. The location will be the At Home on the Sound Office, 545 Tompkins Ave., third floor, in Mamaroneck. RSVP by calling 899-3150. For more information, visit AtHomeontheSound.org.
Village of Larchmont news Parking permits Parking permits for 2016 are still available for current and new residents of the village of Larchmont only. Permit fees are as follows: • Train station meter permit (Lot No. 3): $60, and a $5 per day meter fee Monday through Friday. • Apartment residents General Permit (“GP” Lots Nos. 4,5,6,7 and 10): $265. • Night parking: $155. All village of Larchmont 2016 parking permits will expire on Dec. 31. For more information and applications, visit villageoflarchmont.org
Down to Earth Farmers Market On Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Dec. 17. The farmers market is located at the Metro-North parking deck off Chatsworth Ave. Peruse produce, meat, seafood, baked goods, specialty foods and much more through the summer and fall and support local farmers and businesses.
County events Westchester County Car Show Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino invites classic car buffs to the Westchester County Car Show on Sunday, Sept. 25 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Glen Island Park in New Rochelle. Registration for exhibitors on that day is from 8 a.m. to noon. Admission is free for spectators. There is a parking fee of $5 per car. In case of rain, the event will be cancelled. The show will feature displays of a wide variety of classic and collectible cars, street rods and motorcycles, all carefully restored to mint condition or modified for performance. The Westchester Street Rod Association will present more than 100 trophies to the best vehicles, classified by decades up to modified 2016. For information on entering a car or bike, call 260-9274, 666-2057, 844-8240 or 203-536-0747. For information about being a vendor at the event, call Beth Bricker at 231-4645. The car show is sponsored by Westchester County Parks, the Westchester Street Rod Association and Sassone Bros. Auto Body Repairs. 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
Informing the Democratic primary voters
Re: ‘Party-backed Democrats won’t debate Tiekert’
To the Editor, First, to be totally transparent, I am being a loyal Democratic voter and supporting the three official Democratic candidates for trustee who were selected by the Democratic Nominating Committee, which specifically did not select Stuart Tiekert. I have met the three candidates— Keith Waitt, Victor Tafur and Leon Potok. They are a very strong team. They have been chosen because, collectively, they have the leadership, skills and experience to do well in November. All three need to be elected in order to maintain the Democratic majority on the board. I have, moreover, encountered Tiekert frequently during my experience as a village of Mamaroneck volunteer, so my decision to support the official Democratic slate is well-considered. These candidates made it clear to me the other night, at a “Meet the Candidates” neighborhood meeting, that they were not going to run any form of negative campaign this election season. They assured me that they want their abilities to speak for themselves and for voters to make their own comparisons between their team and their contenders in both the primary and general elections. Let me state the facts: • The three candidates have been out knocking on hundreds of doors and introducing themselves, and they have been holding “Meet the Candidate” meetings in houses around the neighborhood. • Campaign finance reports continue to be filed by their campaign treasurer in accordance with the rules. • The campaign has declined a primary debate with the contender for a number of reasons, but above all, the official Democrat campaign believes that it is more productive for potential voters to have small “Meet the Candidate” discussions during a primary election and to reserve the debating to the two officially sanctioned debates with the Republicans (League of Women Voters and Orienta Point Association) during the general election campaign. It would be so nice if all the contenders could follow the inspiring lead of the three official Democratic candidates and refrain from any negativity or underhanded activity during this election season that runs up to November.
To the Editor, As a lifelong Democrat, 30-year village resident, and a loyal Mamaroneck Democrat, I write in response to last week’s article by James Pero titled “Party-backed Democrats won’t debate Tiekert.” In New York state, party nomination of candidates for elective office is made at either a party caucus or at a primary election. There was no village of Mamaroneck caucus for Democratic nominees. Rather, four individuals obtained enough signatures on designating petitions to become candidates on the ballot for the primary election scheduled for Sept. 13. The village of Mamaroneck Democratic Party Committee has no authority to nominate candidates on behalf of the 4,600 registered Democrats in the village. That group simply interviewed candidates and chose three to support. On Sept. 13, registered village of Mamaroneck Democrats will see four candidates on the ballot. Each voter can choose one, two or three candidates to nominate. The top three vote-getters will become the Democratic Party nominees on November’s ballot.
Beverley Sherrid, Mamaroneck
Tony Weiner, Mamaroneck LETTERS continued on page 8
Retraction In the Aug. 26 edition a Letter to the Editor from Jocelyn Donat was printed. At the author’s request, the letter should not have been printed because some information became inaccurate following its submission.
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more cases of Zika in Westchester By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer Westchester County residents’ fears of the Zika virus spreading throughout the Hudson Valley area may have been realized, after county health officials have once again confirmed its presence in the region. According to Caren Halbfinger, director of affairs for the Westchester County Department of Health, at least 19 people throughout the county are confirmed to be infected with Zika, as of press time, after contracting the virus while traveling outside the country. Ten individuals in Rockland County are also infected with the virus. While there have been no Zika-related births in the area, county health officials reported that two of those diagnosed with the virus in Westchester were previously pregnant; however, the county has verified that there are no individuals currently pregnant to have been infected. In early August, Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino, a Republican, said, “The county is working diligently to address Zika through education, surveillance, and mosquito control.” The first Zika virus case in the county was reported in early February, as the health department confirmed that a man had contracted the virus while travelling outside the U.S. According to the Department of Health, the county resident, whose name and address could not be obtained because of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, has since made a full recovery of the virus that has impacted countries throughout the globe, including the Western Hemisphere, Asia, Africa, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. Nearly 59 countries have been infiltrated by Zika, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC.
To date, no mosquitos in New York state have been tested positive for carrying Zika virus; however, scientists believe the Asian tiger mosquito, which can be found in the Lower Hudson Valley, is one species of mosquito that can transmit the virus. “Truly there has to be an approach coordinated on a federal level to find a vaccine because this is just the beginning of con-
cerns related to Zika,” said Westchester County Legislator Catherine Parker, a Rye Democrat. “People also need to understand that they need to take some steps to be proactive as well.” Parker said with summer coming to close, while there has not been any case of local contractions of the virus from mosquitos in the Lower Hudson Valley thus far, residents must still be wary of the possibility of the virus travelling north from Florida, whether it is through sexual transmission or mosquito migration.
The Westchester County Department of Health also announced on Aug. 19 the existence of mosquitos carrying the West Nile virus, specifically in the city of Yonkers. “We hope confirmation of mosquitoes with West Nile virus reminds residents to take precautions,” said Westchester County Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler. “The best ways to avoid West Nile, and other mosquito-borne illnesses, are to remove standing water from your property.” In an effort to combat the spread of the virus, according to Parker, the county health department is giving residents free minnows that can eat mosquito larvae, applying larvacide to catch basins on county and municipal roads, and doubling up on the number of mosquito trap sites where there could be a po-
tential Zika outbreak. Favorite mosquito breeding sites include buckets, plant pot saucers, clogged gutters, pet bowls, old tires, as well as children’s pools and toys. According to the CDC, Zika infection during pregnancy can cause serious birth defects and is associated with other pregnancy problems, including microcephaly, which is a defect where a baby’s head is smaller than expected and the brain is not developed properly. Symptoms of the Zika virus typically include mild fever, rash, joint pain and red eyes, as well as muscle pain and headaches. There have not been any recorded deaths in Westchester County caused by Zika, as of press time. CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com
The Westchester County Department of Health has confirmed that 19 county residents have been infected with Zika virus while travelling outside the country. Pictured is aedes albopictus, commonly known as the Asian tiger mosquito, a species that is capable of carrying the virus. Photo courtesy Thomas Mistretta
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On Stuart Tiekert’s campaign ads To the Editor, Stuart Tiekert’s most recent campaign ad in the Mamaroneck Review demonstrates that he is temperamentally and intellectually unqualified to be a village of Mamaroneck trustee. No one disagrees that errors were made in the Jefferson Avenue bridge project and that the village spent more on litigation than it recovered in the final settlement. It is also inarguable that the contents of 20 hours of mediation must remain confidential under our legal agreements. However, Tiekert could not have done better as his ad implied. Had we spent less on litigation, we could not have pursued our lawsuit or defended ourselves in the suits against the village. And had we gone to trial, we would have spent far more and risked a major judgment against us. Clearly Tiekert does not understand the purpose and utility of mediation. For two days, the mediator led negotiations among the three parties: the village of Mamaroneck, the contractor, and the engineering firm. Mayor Norman Rosenblum, our two construction law attorneys from two firms, and I represented the village. Obviously, our bipartisan, attorney-assisted conclusion was that a successful outcome of a trial was too unlikely relative to the facts and financial costs of a trial. Of course, we had access to all the depositions, the applicable construction law, and relative case law, which Tiekert does not. That Tiekert and his supporters spent money on a campaign ad claiming that he knows better is a good example of mouths running ahead of brains, or otherwise trying to dupe fellow Democrats. Dave Finch, Village of Mamaroneck trustee
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‘Dads Take Your Child to School Day’ set for 9/20 Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino has called on all dads and Westchester school leaders to save the date for “Dads Take Your Child to School Day” on Tuesday, Sept. 20. “Dads Take Your Child to School Day is a great way for dads and kids to get the school year started off right—and to keep it going strong,” said Astorino, a father of three young children. “Please join us for this fun and important way to show our children we care about their education and will be there all year long.” If you are a school leader, please visit the statewide campaign site to register your school at dadstakeyourchildtoschoolday.com. It only takes a minute
to sign up, and there are some great activity ideas to explore while you’re there. You can also learn more by contacting Joseph D. Kenner of the Westchester County Department of Social Services at jkenner@westchestergov.com or 995-3287. Research shows that students with involved fathers receive more A’s, enjoy school more, and stay in school longer, according to the National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse, a resource of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Westchester’s Dads Take Your Child to School Day is part of a statewide campaign that promotes fatherhood by encouraging fathers, stepfathers, foster fathers, grandfathers, uncles,
brothers, godfathers and other significant male caregivers to be involved in their child’s education. Astorino’s #DadBeThere fatherhood initiative is an ongoing effort to support the full spectrum of fathers, from those who are active in the home to those who are absent. Programs range from career counseling and job placement assistance to simply creating more opportunities for dads and families to spend time together. Visit westchestergov. com/dadbethere to learn more. All dads and families are encouraged to share their proud fathering moments using the hashtags #DadBeThere and #DadsTakeYourChildtoSchoolDay on social media. (Submitted)
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state’s most respected authorities on FOIL law. “I believe Mr. Tiekert’s use of FOIL is absolutely abnormal,” said Robert Freeman, executive director of the New York state Committee on Open Government. Freeman, who has worked for the committee since its inception in 1974 and has been the recipient of numerous awards for his work—most notably, recognition from the National Freedom of Information Coalition and the Society of Professional Journalists as one of their “Heroes of the 50 States,” as well as a lifetime achievement award from the New York Press Association. But even for a seasoned veteran in the world of information law like Freeman, Tiekert has made a noted impression. “[Tiekert] copies me in on many of his email communications with local officials,” Freeman said. “And, in my opinion, many of those officials have been unnecessarily kind.” While Freeman advocates the use of FOIL on a regular basis— he was preparing to extol the merit of the federal Freedom of Information Act to a journalism class at the University of Albany just after we got off the phone— he said the law does have its limitations. “There is simply no law that requires that government officials answer people’s questions,” he told me. “We can, and we do answer them frequently, but the back and forth, day after day between Tiekert and village officials is unusual and excessive.” Over the past several years, Tiekert has made a habit of not just sending in requests for hundreds of documents, but keeping track of those requests through dialogue with village officials. Those conversations encompass a number of topics; from contractors stepping outside of their required site plan limitations, to appeals of his request denials, and one of Tiekert’s favorite topics, the Jefferson Avenue Bridge; a pet project which he considers the biggest triumph in his FOIL endeavors.
Stuart Tiekert
“If it weren’t [for my FOILs], the public would know basically nothing about the Jefferson Avenue Bridge,” he said, regarding a village-owned bridge which was the subject of lengthy litigation. “The public wouldn’t have known that an estimated 3 million gallons of raw sewage went into the water.” Tiekert believes that government naturally leans towards secrecy, because secrecy “is an easier space to operate in,” and considers his FOILs as a push back against that opaqueness. He also readily brushes off his critics who see his use of FOIL as a detriment rather than a service to his community. “There are certainly some people who write me off,” Tiekert said. “But the benefit to taxpayers outweighs the cost.” Even when it comes to critics of the sheer volume of his FOILs, he has his own explanation. “They’ve changed how they do FOIL, I believe, to make my numbers look higher,” Tiekert explained, adding that instead of being able to request multiple documents at once, now each document constitutes a separate request. Others in the community, he said, routinely thank him for paying attention, especially when it comes to his incisive dissection of the village budgeting process. “People that I don’t know stop me and thank me for looking out for the money,” he said. “That’s one thing people get. I can go on and on about storm water and stuff, but they get
the money thing.” Still, not everyone in the community feels that sense of admiration; namely the village FOIL officer Agostino Fusco and his colleague, Sally Roberts, the village deputy clerk. “He’s the No. 1 FOILer that we have,” Fusco said. “We try to get as much information to him as possible, but sometimes we’re held accountable for stuff beyond our control.” Unlike other municipalities, Fusco—who has been the village’s FOIL officer for the past 12 years—explained that Mamaroneck does not have separate offices for assessment and treasury. Instead, Fusco’s office acts as both clerk and treasurer. “Accounting of the village; records of village; permits; all the taxes; calculation of taxes,” Fusco said. “We do everything.” And over the past five years, both he and Roberts have continued to process even more. According to records obtained from the clerk-treasurer’s office, the number of FOILs submitted to the village has accelerated since 2011, leaping from 328 processed during the 2011 to 2012 fiscal years to 862 in 2015 to 2016. Currently, Roberts said, the village is on pace to process more than 1,000 requests by the time the fiscal year expires in May 2017. “About 20 percent of any given day is devoted to processing FOILs,” Fusco said. Even so, Tiekert has no intention of letting up. “I don’t feel guilty about my FOILS,” he tells me. “The village should make public records public.” Tiekert said he holds out hope that his venture down the village’s records rabbit hole, exposing what he views as the hidden truth, will yield change, and if elected trustee in November, it’s something he would actively facilitate. “Secrecy is kind of a knee jerk reaction, it’s a reflex a lot of times,” he says. “If you don’t learn from this stuff, you just keep doing it over and over.” CONTACT: james@hometwn.com
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The Giving Circle donates $78K in grants The Giving Circle of Lower Westchester awarded a record $68,000 to 20 nonprofit organizations that serve the hungry and food insecure in lower Westchester County. Award winners— generally food pantries and soup kitchens—were selected based on their exceptional work providing food and services to diverse communities in need. Each organization will receive grants of $1,000 to $6,000 through credits for food purchases from the Food Bank for Westchester, FB4W. In addition, the Giving Circle provided $10,000 in funding to two preschools—New Rochelle Day Nursery and the Yonkersbased Queens Daughters Daycare under the FB4W’s Green Thumb program. Both preschools will receive a monthly distribution of “Green Thumb Bags” containing six to eight varieties of fresh fruits and vegetables. The program advances a key priority of improving the nutritional value of food made available to those at risk of hunger in Westchester County. This is the second year the Giving Cir-
Ellen Lynch, president and CEO of The Food Bank for Westchester, with Eric Nodiff, founder and president of The Giving Circle of Lower Westchester Inc. Contributed photo
cle is providing such funds. The $78,000 total funding by the Giving Circle in 2016 represents a 10 percent increase over its 2015 grants of $71,000. The FB4W estimates that 200,000 residents in the county are at risk of hunger or facing food insecurity. More than 33 percent are children and more than 22 percent are seniors. The Food Bank for Westchester provides 95 percent of all emergency food distributed in the county. For more information about Food Bank for Westchester,
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2016 Giving Circle of Lower Westchester award winners Caritas of Port Chester Food Pantry Port Chester Dobbs Ferry Food Pantry at South Presbyterian Church Dobbs Ferry Ecumenical Emergency Food Pantry of White Plains White Plains El Centro Hispano Food Pantry White Plains First Reformed Church Soup Kitchen Mount Vernon Lifting Up Westchester White Plains Hillside Food Outreach Pleasantville HOPE Community Services Food Pantry New Rochelle Larchmont Mamaroneck Hunger Task Force Food Pantry Mamaroneck
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further than several smaller individual checks. Our grants of even $1,000 can make a meaningful difference to the grant recipients. Our membership is open to anyone with a desire to help in providing this vital service to our community.” (Submitted)
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The pest years of our lives RHYMES WITH CRAZY Lenore Skenazy
To everything there is a season, especially if you’re a household pest: A time for mice, a time for ants. A time to eat wood, a time to suck blood. And a time for all those roaches under ovens. No one knows this better than the experienced exterminator. “There’s a different insect or problem every month,” says Sam Ramos, proprietor of Above and Beyond Pest Management in Rockaway Park, doing business citywide, but mostly in Brooklyn. If this is April, it must be termite season. May? Carpenter bees. And which pest pops inside in November? Hint: It is a creature that was much beloved by Walt Disney. Hint No. 2: It is not a duck. How do I know all this? I had a long, meandering conversation with Ramos, my savior. Six months ago, when I could no longer convince myself it was my imagination that little brown things were running for cover every time I turned on the kitchen light, I sat down at my computer and did what any full-blooded New Yorker does at such a time. I vowed never to leave a single dish a single second longer in the sink ever again, if only someone would come and make my home un-depressing again. Then I called a couple of exterminators I found online, and one of them—Ramos—sounded positively jubilant. “Roaches? Piece of cake!” he said. He told me they’re easy to get rid of, and guaranteed his work for six months. Since it is now six months later and I can still turn on the
kitchen light without screaming, I wondered if he’d spill the beans (and then carefully clean them up) about the rest of New York and its infestations. That’s when I learned about the Seasons of the Pest. Right now, says Ramos, we are in the midst of stinging season, which began in July. But because this summer has been so outrageously hot and humid, he has also been getting out-ofseason calls about roaches. And not just ordinary roaches. “In 22 years, I’ve only seen them fly once. That was maybe 15 years ago. And now they’re flying again,” he said. Great. This summer may also be remembered, at least by Ramos, for its millipede and centipede explosion. These leggy pests tend to be more of an issue in homes made of brick, he said, because bricks are porous, “and with humidity, they actually sweat.” Out come their inhabitants. For folks who live in brick houses, Ramos recommends a dehumidifier. “It’s a small investment and it’ll save your home. Water is the enemy,” he said. Once fall arrives, the stinging insects drop off and in many places, the ants do, too. “But what if you have a heat-radiant floor?” asks Ramos. It’s nice and warm for ants, too. For an easy mnemonic think: Radi-ANT heat. In October and November, rodents come in from the cold. Waterbugs show up, too, because that’s when the heat goes on. “Once the pipes get hot, they can’t nest in the walls, so they tend to come out around the radiators,” says Ramos. And then everything that needs to stay toasty inside does, for the rest of the winter. (Unless Ramos gets there.)
White Plains Jazz Fest returns to county
Come April, he says, “When one day it’s 40 and then one day it’s 70, and everybody puts their shorts on and heads to the park? That’s termite day.” They swarm. This can be outside the house or, OMG, inside. In May, the carpenter bees bore into the underside of decks, mating as they go. And pretty soon it’s summer with the stinging things again. The good news is that New Yorkers’ two biggest enemies— roaches and bedbugs—are no longer the intractable problems they were. A new poison embedded in delicious (to roaches) gel is doubly effective: It kills the roaches and then kills (put down your fork) the roaches that eat them. And after 15 or 20 years of trying to kill bedbugs, exterminators have finally come up with a poison that does the job without accidentally sending the bloodsuckers scattering. Since bedbugs are generally happy right there in the bed, targeted killing means that’s where they die, and people don’t have to throw out all their belongings anymore, because the bugs never scrambled away. I asked Ramos how it feels to rid the city of pests. He answered with a story: He was once called in to treat a six-story building overrun by bedbugs because of an earlier mistreatment (mistreat and they scatter), even in the walls. He did the job, and then he moved into an apartment there. “The neighbors love me,” he said. “It’s like having a doctor in the house.” Seasons come, seasons go. But a good exterminator passeth all understanding. CONTACT: lskenazy@yahoo.com
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Clockwise from top left, Awa Sangho, SOURCE International African Jazz Band, Gary Smulyan and Baby Soda are just some of the acts performing at the White Plains Jazz Fest this year. Photo courtesy artswestchester.org
ArtsWestchester is pleased to announce the return of White Plains Jazz Fest, celebrating its fifth season. The festival, which kicks off on Sept. 20, is a collaboration between ArtsWestchester, the city of White Plains and the White Plains BID to spotlight top jazz musicians in Westchester County. “This festival is growing bigger and better than ever,” said Mayor Thomas Roach. “It has become a White Plains tradition.” Taking place Tuesday, Sept. 20 through Sunday, Sept. 25, the festival lineup includes established jazz and blues musicians, emerging artists and a tasty array of dining opportunities that promise a great cultural experience for everyone from jazz enthusiasts to families and casual listeners. “You won’t find a greater mix of jazz and blues musicians and bands in Westchester County than those featured in the fifth annual Jazz Fest program coming to White Plains this Septem-
ber,” says Janet Langsam, CEO of ArtsWestchester. “This year, our six-day festival continues its tradition of featuring a range of international styles by spotlighting African jazz among others in our lineup. With more than 15 live music events, there’s something for everyone in Jazz Fest 2016.” This year’s featured groups include the Gary Smulyan Organ Quartet, SOURCE International African Jazz Band, Baby Soda, Bob Baldwin, Myra Casales, and Joe Boykin & Friends with headliner Awa Sangho. The concerts are either free or affordably priced, and the venues are conveniently located throughout White Plains and accessible by public transportation. “The White Plains BID is proud to partner with ArtsWestchester and the city of White Plains to present a week of exceptional jazz music in our downtown,” said Kevin Nunn, executive director of the BID. “We expect to draw jazz enthusiasts from all over the tri-state region to this six-day festival. No
doubt, many who do come will find exceptional dining options in our downtown restaurants and at our free outdoor music and food festival on Sept. 25. There are four major hotel brands in the downtown, so we can easily accommodate those who would like to stay for the entire event. We hope to see everyone there.” Commissioner of White Plains Recreation and Parks Wayne Bass said that the festival is developing a reputation among jazz connoisseurs. “White Plains Jazz Fest is becoming recognized as one of the best jazz festivals in the tristate area,” he said. “Great venues, amazing performances and creative, diverse programming are our trademark. This year we feature African, Latin, swing, straight ahead and smooth jazz performances. This is a festival that has something for everyone.” For more information or to purchase tickets, visit artsw e s t c h e s t e r. o rg / j a z z - f e s t . (Submitted)
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A ‘game’ of great importance LIVE MIKE Mike Smith
For as many times as Harrison and Rye have met on the gridiron, “The Game” has rarely—if ever—felt inconsequential. Even in seasons where one side’s playoff hopes have already been dashed, the mere thought of potentially playing spoiler to their rivals has been enough to spur the underdogs to victories—and set off wild celebrations in the victorious community. As one former Rye player told me years ago, “You could win the section, you could win states, but when people come back, the first thing they want to know is, ‘Did you beat Harrison?’” But even in a rivalry that has never lacked for drama, few games in the last 50 years have felt as important as the one being played on Sept. 10. Since its 7-0 win over the Garnets 40 years ago, Harrison
has held the all-time advantage in this long-running series. With sustained stretches of dominance, including a 9-1 tear in the 1990s, the Huskies were able to, at least for a time, claim bragging rights in New York state’s best football rivalry. But that could all change this year. Over the last decade or so, Rye’s success against the Huskies—including two wins in 2015—has whittled Harrison’s all-time lead to where it stands now; 42-41-3. One more victory for the Garnets, and this series will be tied up for the first time since 1975. And if you think the history of the series is lost on today’s current players, you’d be grossly mistaken. After Rye’s Week 1 win over Beacon, Garnet quarterback TJ Lavelle admitted that it’s not easy to ignore the implications of Saturday’s matchup with the Huskies. “Ever since we were little
kids, we’ve been watching the Rye-Harrison game and keeping track of the records,” Lavelle said. “We’ve always wanted to come back, tie that and take the lead.” But if the quest to tie things up with the Huskies is chief among Rye’s goals this week, it’s safe to assume that the Huskies’ concerns would be of the more immediate nature. In the season opener on Sept. 2, the Huskies were dealt a stunning loss by underdog Eastchester, putting Harrison at 0-1 on the season. For them, a win at Rye on Saturday would not only help preserve their overall lead on the Garnets; it would also help them keep pace with their rivals in the Class A playoff picture. Coming into Saturday, there are a lot of questions that need to be answered: Was the Garnets’ showing at Beacon simply a walkover against a weaker team? Can the Huskies bounce back from a heartbreaking loss? How will Rye’s line stand up against a
Rye’s Mat Bruno tackles Harrison’s Zach Evans on Oct. 10, 2015. With a win on Saturday, Rye has a chance to tie the overall record between the two rivals. Photo/Bobby Begun
deeper, more experienced group than they saw a week ago? And perhaps most importantly, will this be the year that Rye gets back on equal footing with their chief foes?
There may be a lot of uncertainty surrounding this year’s game, but one thing is for sure; both teams will be up for the challenge. “It’s going to be an intense week of practice,” Lavelle said.
“Harrison’s a great opponent and we’re going to have to work very hard to prepare for Saturday.”
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Panthers top Huskies By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor On Sept. 2, the boys’ soccer season kicked off with a spirited contest between Harrison and Rye Neck, as the Panthers topped the Huskies 2-1
in a thriller at Rye Neck High School. But although Rye Neck edged the visitors in the opener on Friday, the future looks bright for both programs. Coming into the season, both programs dealt with increased expectations, as Rye Neck is
Luis Galeano controls the ball against Harrison. Galeano enters the season as one of the more celebrated players in the section.
A Harrison player defends a pass on Sept. 2.
considered by many to be one of the best Class B teams in Section I, and the Huskies, with a strong core of upperclassmen, appear to be a much stronger team than they were a year ago. On Friday, both teams got a good early test as they attempted to find their footing after a condensed preseason schedule. “I thought we played a good 80 minutes, but not our best 80 minutes,” said Rye Neck coach Bryan Iacovelli. “We were consistent throughout the game, but we didn’t capitalize on all of our scoring chances, which I chalk up to the shortened preseason.” Harrison coach Matt Pringle was pleased with his squad’s effort despite the loss, and was especially encouraged by his team’s ability to defend one of the area’s top players in Rye Neck midfielder Luis Galeano. Although Galeano was able to net his first goal of the season— Reed Peterson scored the other goal for the Panthers—Pringle said that his squad’s defensive
Rye Neck’s Pierre Klur looks to separate from a defender. Photos/Mike Smith
strategy is designed to hold opposing superstars in check. “[Galeano] is a fantastic player and I think our system is built around being able to shut down players like him,” the Harrison coach said. “Our defensive midfielder, Roger McFadden, did a really good job sticking with him, because we knew coming in that [Galeano] has a terrific right foot.” Galeano’s offensive prowess
was on display in the Panthers’ second game, however, as he scored three goals in Rye Neck’s 5-0 win over Pawling on Sept. 6. “In the middle, he kind of controls the tempo of the game, and he already has four goals so he’s ahead of his pace from last year,” Iacovelli said. “He has great natural ability and he has a natural feel for the game.” Both teams will be back in
action on Sept. 9, after press time, when Rye Neck travels to Bronxville to take on its Class B rivals, while Harrison will challenge Class AA White Plains. “Our kids are confident because this was a group that won a section title two years ago when they were sophomores,” Iacovelli said. “We have very high expectations this year.” CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com
Players from Rye Neck and Harrison get tangled up during a Sept. 2 contest between the Panthers and Huskies. Rye Neck came out on top in a 2-1 win.
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