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County Exec. Latimer bans gun shows on county property
Diner Brew Co., a cidery based in Mount Vernon, was founded by New Rochelle native Chris Sheldon with the intent to offer customers a unique twist on traditional hard ciders. For story, see page 6. Photo/Taylor Brown
By JAMES PERO Staff Writer
Larchmont and Mamaroneck libraries add Kanopy streaming service The popular on-demand film streaming service Kanopy is now available for free at the Larchmont and Mamaroneck public libraries. Library cardholders can access Kanopy and sign up to start streaming films on instantly by visiting their library’s website. Films can be streamed from any computer, Internet-capable television, mobile device or platform by downloading the Kanopy app for iOS, Android, AppleTV, Chromecast or Roku. Offering what the New York Times calls “a garden of cinematic delights,” Kanopy showcases more than 30,000 of the world’s best films, including award-winning documentaries,
rare and hard-to-find titles, film festival favorites, indie and classic films, and world cinema with collections from Kino Lorber, Music Box Films, Samuel Goldwyn, The Orchard, The Great Courses, PBS and thousands of independent filmmakers. Kanopy is also compatible for the hearing impaired (with captions and transcripts) and the visually impaired (compatible with technologies such as JAWS). With the motto of “thoughtful entertainment,” Kanopy provides local library patrons with access to films of unique social and cultural value; films that are often difficult or impossible to access elsewhere, and programming that features diversity, with a wide ar-
ray of foreign language films and films on race, and current affairs. The Kanopy collection includes indie hits like “Hunt For the Wilderpeople” and “2 Days in Paris,” classic masterpieces like “Aguirre, the Wrath of God” and “Seven Samurai,” and award-winning documentaries like the 2017 Oscar-nominated “I Am Not Your Negro” and Sundance Film Festival winner “Mother of George.” The libraries are also offering an additional two new digital services. RB Digital gives library patrons access to an ever-expanding catalog of Audiobooks. RB Digital audiobooks work with any desktop or laptop computer, iOS or Android device, and Kindle
Fire. The title selection includes fiction and non-fiction, classic, biographies, Pimsleur Language Courses, and juvenile titles. Mergent Business and Financial eResources offers an extensive database of information full of Consumer Lifestyle Data and First Industry Research Reports on virtually any industry and company. For more information or to get started using these services, call or visit your local library. Or you can simply visit your local library’s website. Each library’s digital services including Kanopy, RB Digital, Mergent, and much more, are made possible by Westchester Library System. (Submitted)
An executive order signed by new County Executive George Latimer, a Democrat, will forbid controversial firearm and knife shows on county-owned property—a move that a new Democratic majority hopes to eventually codify into law. “This venue was created decades ago,” said Latimer at a Jan. 2 press conference, as he gestured around the Westchester County Center. “It is a tremendous showplace for Westchester County; it is a showplace for family entertainment.” The executive order will effectively reinstate a ban that was struck down by former County Executive Rob Astorino, a Republican, upon taking office in 2010. A ban had existed prior to Astorino’s election and was initially signed by former County Executive Andrew Spano, a Democrat, in the wake of the Columbine shootings in Colorado. Latimer’s executive order— which will not impact the legality of shows on private property— marks a culmination of controversy over the past year which saw Democrats and Republicans, as well as an invigorated electorate, debate whether or not to continue hosting shows. Earlier this year, a piece of legislation banning the shows was passed by the county Legislature’s Democratic majority but was never signed into law by Astorino who instead vetoed the measure.
While county Democrats contend that the shows would increase the likelihood of illegal gun sales as well as work to promote “gun culture” in Westchester, Republicans maintained that disallowing the shows infringed on residents’ constitutional rights. One gun show last year turned particularly controversial after a Democratic legislative aide snapped pictures of Confederate and Nazi memorabilia and books being sold and displayed inside the show, giving rise to Democratic calls for its removal. Last year’s show marked the first in nearly two decades after several were cancelled due to mass shootings in Columbine High School and Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut. The debate over guns in Westchester has also made its way into local conversations, particularly in the town/village of Harrison, the village of Rye Brook, and the town of Mamaroneck, the latter of which briefly attempted to ban carrying weapons on its public property—an initiative that was quickly dropped after vehement public backlash. Rye Brook, however, successfully passed a local law restricting where gun stores can set up shop last year after a gun store in Harrison began operating in proximity to an elementary school, spurring public outcry. That store continues to operate. According to Latimer, Democratic lawmakers will work to BAN continued on page 3
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Rye Neck Board of Education sets Feb. 13 bond vote The Rye Neck school district Board of Education unanimously adopted a resolution at its Dec. 20 meeting to present a bond proposal to the greater community for a vote on Feb. 13. The proposal addresses urgent districtwide roof replacements that will address the aging infrastructure, as well as renovations that will meet contemporary standards of high-quality educational programs and provide expanded learning opportunities to students. The proposal consists of two stand-alone propositions. The first proposition, at approximately $6.28 million, includes safety improvements by replacing the flat roof sections at each of the district’s buildings. The middle and high school roof, which covers more than 100,000 square feet, is a 23-yearold structure that needs to be completely replaced. Daniel Warren and F.E. Bellows elementary schools have smaller flat
roof sections that are also more than 20 years old and are due for replacement. The proposed work will prevent collateral building damage due to roof failure, as previously experienced in the middle and high school building. The second proposition, at approximately $21.33 million, will address the need to expand and upgrade the district’s outdated and overcrowded facilities due to increased enrollment and insufficient space. It will also address the need for modern, flexible and collaborative classroom and laboratory spaces that can accommodate high-quality science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics, STEAM, educational programs. The proposition includes the addition of eight classrooms at the middle school and high school campus, which will be housed at a new two-story Collaborative Science Center. The expansion would enable current makeshift classrooms to
be returned to general use, easing space shortages throughout the campus. The proposition also includes the expansion of the athletic facility by creating a new middle school gymnasium and locker rooms, which allow middle school and high school students to have separate facilities. The project is the result of the district’s thoughtful consideration of the impact on the community, as well as extensive research and planning by the district’s Facility Advisory Committee and input from the community. Residents are encouraged to visit the district’s website for detailed information on the proposal. The district has scheduled to bond public hearings on Jan. 10, 24 and Feb. 7, in addition to other meetings and scheduled building tours. The vote is scheduled for Feb. 13 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Rye Neck High School Community Room. (Submitted)
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Ongoing controversy over gun shows held at Westchester County Center may come to an end with the reinstatement of a ban by newly inaugurated Democratic County Executive George Latimer and incoming legislation. Photo courtesy Wikipedia.org
pass legislation that will ban gun shows on county-owned property in a more permanent fashion this year, aided by the help of a new super majority in the Legislature.
According to tentative dates on a web page for Northeast Collectors, the trade organization that runs Westchester’s gun shows, there were dates already slated
for 2018 for another gun show event, but no contract had been agreed to. CONTACT: james@hometwn.com
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What’s going on... Mamaroneck Public Library
Happy ‘Lappy’ Mommy & Me On Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Program Room. Stop by to bond, play, and sing with your baby with Marie. For caregivers with babies from ages 6 months to 12 months.
Wiggle and Rhyme Storytime
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On Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Program Room. Rhymes, fun and more for toddlers and caregivers with Marie. For children 13 months to 24 months old. Registration required by calling the library at 630-5894.
All Ages Storyhour & Craft
ABC Preschool Storytime
On Saturdays from 11 a.m. to noon. Stories that will appeal to kids of all ages and their caregivers, followed by a craft simple enough for the little kids and creative enough for the big kids. This program is ongoing and requires no registration.
On Tuesdays from 3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. in the Program Room. This 30-minute program consists of stories, songs, and science, art and math concept activities appropriate for children ages 3 to 5. Registration required by calling the library at 630-5894.
Bilingual Storytime / Hora Del Cuento Bilingüe
Two-rific Toddlers / Los Dos Magníficos
On Mondays from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Program Room. A Spanish and English storytime for all ages consisting of stories, songs and a craft. Los lunes de 10:30 a.m. a 11 a.m. en Program Room. Una hora del cuento bilingüe para todas las edades que consiste en cuentos, canciones y una artesanía.
Coloring for Grown-Ups On Monday, Jan. 8 from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Program Room. Life got you stressed? Unwind at the library. Turn off your phone, unplug your computer. Experience the latest trend in relaxation: adult coloring. Coloring can have a calming effect on the adult mind and help promote overall wellness—and it’s fun. Join this an afternoon of music, refreshments, and relaxation. Drop in anytime. Coloring sheets and tools will be provided. Please be 18 or over to attend.
On Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Program Room. A 30-minute program consisting of picture books, songs, and movement appropriate for children 24 to 36 months old. Caregivers are expected to attend and their participation is an important element of this program. Registration is required by calling the library at 630-5894. Los miércoles de 10:30 a.m. a 11 a.m. en Program Room. Un programa de 30 minutos que consiste en libros ilustrados, canciones y movimientos apropiados para niños de 24 a 36 meses de edad. Se espera que los cuidadores asistan y su participación es un elemento importante de este programa. Se requiere registrarse llamando a la biblioteca al 630-5894.
Reading Together On Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Children’s Room. Children who are just beginning to learn to read, or want to practice reading, are invited to sign up for a reading time with adult volunteer
Joan Shapiro, a community parent who has worked in the New York City school system and enjoys working with children. For grades K–3, sessions will be 15 minutes long; for grades four and five, 25 minutes. Registration is required by calling the library at 630-5894 or stopping by the Children’s Room.
Larchmont Public Library For more information on hours and programs, visit larchmontlibrary.org.
Yoga for Kids On Saturday, Jan. 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. For ages 3 to 5. Kids will learn poses, breathing exercises and an awareness of their body through stories and music. They will laugh, stretch, build up strength and learn invaluable tools to calm and energize their bodies and minds. Online registration is required.
Teen Gaming Afternoon On Saturday, Jan. 6 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Michael P. Coords Activity Room. For grades six and up. No registration required. School’s out so the library will set up the Wii U and Xbox and bring out games like King of Tokyo and Jenga. Come join the fun.
Reading Buddies On Monday, Jan. 8 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. For ages 4 and up. Come to the library, enjoy stories and games with our local teenagers and make a cool craft. Online registration required.
New Year, Fresh Start: Superfoods On Tuesday, Jan. 9 from 11 a.m. to noon at the Village Center. No registration required. The old saying “you are what you eat” takes on a greater significance as we get older. The foods we eat can contribute to certain illnesses or they can help keep us free from illness. Integrative health consultant Mark Adleman’s presentation will focus on nutrient-dense foods that as part of a balanced diet, exercise regimen, and mindfulness strategy have been shown to help prevent and manage many conditions experienced with aging.
Tech Tuesdays On Tuesdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Need help getting hooked up with e-books, etc.? Just curious about what the library has to offer? On Tuesdays, you can get help in the main floor Tutor Room from a librarian who will be there ready and willing to help you. While focusing on the library’s services, the librarian is willing to take a stab at any technological problem you may have. By appointment only. Register online or call the Information Desk at 834-2281 ext. 3.
Full STEAM Ahead: Slime, Slime, All the Time! On Tuesday, Jan. 9 from 3:30 p.m. 4 p.m. For ages 3 and 4. Keep the slimy mess out of your kitchen and come to the library instead. Participants will use different materials to create different kinds of slime to play with. A ticket is required to attend. and will be available before the event.
Video Creation with LMCTV On Wednesday, Jan. 10 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Loft. For grades six and up. Help the library create a winning video with help from the experts at LMCTV. Participants will script and film a one-minute promotional video with the theme, “Libraries Rock.” Participants are encouraged to attend a second session at LMCTV studios on Wednesday, Jan. 17 when they’ll film on their “green screen” and edit the video. Online registration required.
Great Courses: Understanding the Inventions That Changed the World On Thursday, Jan. 11 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Village Center. Through this course led by Dr. W. Bernard Carlson, you will come to appreciate how technology undergirds history, defining and shaping daily life, social structure, and how humans find meaning in the world. Carlson is a professor in the Department of Engineering and Society at the University of Virginia, where he directs the Engineering Business Program. After each DVD lecture, there will be a brief discussion period. The topics on Jan. 11 will be “Great Inventions in Everyday Life” and “The Potter’s Wheel and Metallurgy.” No registration required.
Stories and Crafts: Make Some Dough On Thursday, Jan. 11 from 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. For ages 5 to 7. Make some dough. Grab your chef hats and your rolling pins as participants read a related story. Online registration required.
Town of Mamaroneck news Food waste reminder The town’s collection crews have noticed food waste containers set out with regular garbage. Those participating in the food waste recycling program are reminded that all separated food waste must be taken to the Larchmont Mamaroneck Sanitation Commission Recycling Center at 40 Maxwell Ave. for disposal. The commission will not be collecting food waste at the home. Thank you for cooperation and participation in the Food Waste Program.
At Home on the Sound Ed Stein: Is Solving Crosswords Good for Your Health? On Tuesday, Jan. 9 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Russell Hall, Larchmont Avenue Church, 60 Forest Park Ave., Larchmont. The answer is emphatically yes. This presentation will prove this theory with a talk on crosswords and mental health. Then, participants will solve a New York Times crossword together. Look forward to an invigorating afternoon. Our speaker, Ed Stein, has long been a crossword solver and a sometime constructor of Times’ crosswords. He teaches puzzle solving at adult education programs, senior centers, and nursing homes. This program is free and the entire community is welcome. The lecture begins at 4 p.m.; coffee and refreshments are served at 3:30 p.m. For more information, visit athomeonthesound.org.
County news Golf course closings The six county-owned golf courses closed for the season after play on Sunday, Dec. 31. The courses are Dunwoodie, 231-3490, and Sprain Lake, 2313481, both in Yonkers; Maple Moor, 995-9200, in White Plains; Mohansic, 862-5283, in Yorktown Heights; Saxon Woods, 231-3461, in Scarsdale; and Hudson Hills, 864-3000, in Ossining. The courses are expected to reopen in March, weather and conditions permitting. The exact date will be announced. 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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Rye Neck students learn ‘The Biology of Friendship’ Juniors and seniors at Rye Neck High School recently welcomed Dr. Michael Platt, a professor of interdisciplinary knowledge at the University of Pennsylvania, as a special guest speaker at their school. During his college-level lecture, “The Biology of Friendship,” Platt discussed the brain’s functions and one’s ability to increase social connec-
tions and friendships. Through years of research, Platt said that he has found that one’s perceptions are centered in the neurons and can be influenced by a variety of factors, including genetic makeup, outside social relationships and increased social interaction. He told the students that although one’s ability to form so-
cial connections rests partly upon genetics, chemical and hormonal makeup, people could improve, build and strengthen their brain neurology simply by using it in social settings. His studies have also shown that reading novels, traveling and mingling with different people can increase one’s perspective on the world and understanding for
Rye Neck High School students welcome Dr. Michael Platt, a professor of interdisciplinary knowledge at the University of Pennsylvania, as a special guest speaker at their school.
the way others think, as well as build empathy. Platt encouraged the students to interact with other people, listen to them closely, make eye contact, work in teams and reduce power distinctions within a group, all of which strengthen the neurological network that makes our social connections stronger. Following the lecture, the students—who had studied some of Platt’s research papers prior to his visit—had the opportunity to share their ideas, make contributions and ask him questions. Platt’s visit was arranged and sponsored by the Rye Neck PTSA High School/Middle School STEAM Committee, chaired by Susan Banker. “His personal charisma and acute intelligence, together with an easy style of delivery, made him a most approachable and attractive model for social interaction, and a speaker of impact for Rye Neck PTSA’s STEAM enrichment program,” Banker said. “We are asking students to go beyond their departmentalized knowledge and strive for ‘out of the box’ innovative thinking, obtainable in this case through Dr. Platt’s studies in the interrelationship of biophysics, psychology and sociology, and economics.” (Submitted)
Rye Neck High School senior Rachel Rubin and junior Curtis Alter interact with Platt, who engaged them in a sensory exercise about the way the human brain processes information. Photos couresty Rye Neck school district
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brewing up success By TAYLOR BROWN General Assignment Reporter Diner Brew Co., is putting a unique spin on traditional hard ciders. Chris Sheldon, the founder and head cider maker at Diner brewery, currently sells seven different ciders, including Cidre Des Huguenots, a farmhouse hard cider, Herbalist’s Cider, a lavender coriander hard cider, and Checkmate Sour Cider, a hard cider fermented twice with German and Japanese yeast. “[The ciders] are always going to drink like a dry prosecco or champagne, made from apples, not grapes,” Sheldon told the Review. The ciders fall between 7 and 8 percent alcohol. Sheldon, a native of New Rochelle, said this was important for him because these percentages put his ciders at an alcohol level that falls between that of beer and wine, when a majority of ciders on the market typically fall under that percentage. “It’s nice for the wine drinker, and it’s nice for the beer drinker,” he said. “I wanted to be able to hit both markets.” Sheldon first began trying his hand at brewing in 2008 while he was a junior at Boston College. Sheldon said he and his roommate were feeling unsatisfied with the beer made available to them in stores and at bars, so they sought out a beer-making kit to create their own. While the initial product wasn’t
Chris Sheldon, founder of Diner Brew Co. Photos/Taylor Brown
Pedro Santos, a cider maker for Diner Brew Co., bottles the Cidre Des Huguenots by hand.
satisfactory, Sheldon said, “it kind of like sparked an interest.” He went on to say, “That’s how you start, by fumbling along and trying your best and following your recipe.” After they had run out of ingredients, Sheldon took the kit and made his first batch of cider. “I just listened to someone’s
instructions, used the equipment I had, [and] made sure I was sanitary with my process,” he said. “At the end of the day, the cider that I made that very first time was inspiring.” Fast forward nine years later, and Sheldon has his ciders on tap in 16 different retailers in New York, including Smokehouse in
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Mamaroneck, Growlers in Tuckahoe and DeCicco & Sons in Larchmont. “The passion grew into an obsession, which then started taking over all of the livable spaces I was in,” he said. Sheldon said after realizing that cider making had begun taking over his life, he knew he had to turn it into a profession. Sheldon knew he would need help running his business, so he turned to Pedro Santos. The two met at a meeting of the Dogs of Wort, a homebrewing club in New Rochelle, which Sheldon co-founded. Santos shares a similar background to Sheldon in how they both became home brewers during college. “I just got tired of drinking what was available,” said Santos, who attended college in Puerto Rico. He began working with Sheldon a month ago, and has already witnessed the rapid growth of Diner Brew Co. “I think it’s going to grow really big, to the point that we’re going to get more employees, expand and move somewhere bigger,” Santos said. Part of what has made Sheldon’s product so popular are his unique
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Diner Brew Co., a cidery brewery in Mount Vernon, sells seven different ciders.
Tea is brewed for the Herbalist Cider.
flavor twists on hard ciders. “I don’t want my ciders to ever be comparable to an apple-based malt beverage,” he said. With his products Sheldon hopes to be able to expand people’s expectations and understanding of what can be done with a hard cider. He showcases this desire in two of his drinks, the White Shiro Miso hard cider and the Double Perk, a coffee cider. “This is kind of pushing boundaries,” Sheldon admits. He explained that his dream for the company doesn’t stop there. Sheldon currently holds a farm cidery license, which allows him to produce and sell cider in New York State, and is working on acquiring his farm brewery license, which would allow him to brew and sell beer as well as cider in New York State. Sheldon said he sees the company growing in many different directions, but despite his business’ success, he intends to take things slow. For a full list of places with Diner Brew Co. on tap, or to order their merchandise, visit Dinerbrewco.com. CONTACT: taylor@hometwn.com
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BCW announces new board members The Business Council of Westchester has announced the election of a slate of new board members that bring a diverse range of experience and talents to the county’s largest and most influential business organization. “We are truly honored to have such a distinguished group of business leaders joining our board of directors. They bring many years of experience in the fields of healthcare, biotech, sports marketing, education and real estate. We are fortunate to have these proven leaders join our board as we move forward with major initiatives in 2018,” said Marsha Gordon, BCW president and CEO. Elected to three-year terms were five new board members.
Kristin Bernert, senior vice president of Business Operations for the New York Knicks and Westchester Knicks. Photo courtesy liberty.wnba.com
David Campbell, vice president of LeChase Construction Services in Armonk. Photo courtesy linkedin.com
Erin Loosen serves as associate director of Government Affairs & Public Policy for Regeneron. Photo courtesy linkedin.com
Dr. Joseph Ricca serves as superintendent of schools for the White Plains City School District. Photo courtesy whiteplainspublicschools.org
Lynn Richmond is the executive vice president and chief strategy officer for Montefiore Medicine. Photo courtesy modernhealthcare.com
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is senior vice president of Business Operations for the New York Knicks and Westchester Knicks. After overseeing the WNBA New York Liberty’s business development for five seasons and basketball operations for two seasons, she was promoted to her current position in October 2016. In her current role, Bernert oversees all aspects of business operations, including marketing, ticket sales, sponsorships and player relations, as well as the Knicks entry into the new e-sports league with the NBA and NBA 2k. Bernert has nearly two decades of sports business experience, previously serving as president of the Los Angeles Sparks. She also worked as vice president of Team Business Development for the NBA and WNBA.
serves as vice president of LeChase Construction Services in Armonk. As a builder, Campbell has added value to projects nationwide for top construction firms since 1987. He has held various leadership positions in project planning, project management and executive management. He received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Warren National University and served as adjunct professor at New York University in the construction program from 1997-1999. Campbell received certification as a cost consultant from the American Association of Cost Engineers International and both CM-Lean and CM-BIM certifications from the Associated General Contractors of America.
who joined Regeneron in 2012, serves as associate director of Government Affairs & Public Policy. She is a seasoned corporate affairs professional focused on growing Regeneron’s local, regional and state presence. During her tenure at Regeneron, Loosen has held numerous positions. Currently, she has primary responsibility for Regeneron’s New York State government affairs and also supports Regeneron’s Washington, D.C. based federal Public Policy team. With a strong background in legislative affairs and deep understanding of economic development, Loosen is poised to help support and grow Regeneron’s leadership position in the life-sciences industry.
serves as superintendent of schools for the White Plains City School District. Previously, he served as superintendent of the Elmsford school district and the East Hanover Township School District in East Hanover, New Jersey. Ricca is an expert in the fields of academic achievement, character education, social and emotional learning, instructional technologies, professional evaluation, equity in education, community relations and curriculum development. As superintendent of schools, he has worked to create and support the highest quality educational organization while maintaining fiscal responsibility and transparency. Ricca, who began his career as a history teacher, has served as an assistant principal and principal as well as a superintendent of schools/chief educational officer.
is the executive vice president and chief strategy officer for Montefiore Medicine with responsibility for Strategic Planning, Public Affairs, Government and Community Relations, Health Policy and Community Health. Richmond guides the organization’s strategic direction and its relationships with external constituents, including elected and governmental officials, community and the public, as well as leading the development and implementation of an integrated, enterprisewide strategy across Montefiore and Einstein. She is responsible for Montefiore’s participation in the New York State/Federal Waiver program known as DSRIP and oversees DSRIP initiatives.
In addition to the new board members, Anthony Justic, partner of Maier Markey & Justic, was re-elected chairman. Michael Fosina, president of NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital, is joining the executive committee. (Submitted)
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Rye Neck students design chair prototypes Rye Neck High School students in Lori Penesis’ Advanced Engineering classes are creating prototypes for new chairs in
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their creative learning spaces. They’re applying the concepts they’ve learned in their physics classes for a structural engineer-
ing application to solve a real-world problem. Penesis said that her students have been working in groups
to brainstorm ideas about how they can improve the furniture in their classrooms. Using PVC piping for the desk attachment, plastic for the fittings and synthetic wood for the desktops, the students are designing their own prototypes. “One group is working on creating a symmetrical desk,” Penesis said. “They will rotate the desk all around and lock it for a left-handed user.” Throughout the course of the semester, the students have been researching different types of engineering designs and thoroughly studying the role of an engineer. They’re also learning how various mechanisms work, and how to troubleshoot and safely build a functional product. “If you look at something simple, you get surprised at how much thought goes into it because you take it for granted,” Penesis said. “The idea that the students are able to use what they know, through physics and science, to solve a problem that they see around them, like the chair, that’s an interesting thing. They’re learning as they go.” Penesis’ classes will create two different prototypes for chairs and continue to gather feedback about the users’ experience. (Submitted)
The students apply concepts they’ve learned in their physics classes to create a structural engineering application that helps solve a real-world problem.
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Jeets’ dilemma LIVE MIKE Mike Smith
If I had ever had the good fortune of being a beloved professional sports star, there’s one thing—for sure—that I wouldn’t be so quick to do; namely, risk my athletic legacy by jumping headfirst into a front-office role. Now don’t get me wrong; I understand the allure that these decision-making jobs hold for former pros. With few exceptions, successful professional athletes who attempt to make that leap are driven, single-minded repositories of knowledge in their fields and confident that their unique vision can turn even the most hapless franchise into a winner. But you have to wonder: does the risk match the reward? Over the last few months, retired Yankee great Derek Jeter has made another splash in the sports world, putting together an ownership group to take over the failing Miami Marlins. Since assuming control of the organiza-
tion, Jeter has followed up with a reportedly disastrous meeting with season-ticket holders by jettisoning the team’s biggest draws in Giancarlo Stanton (to the Yankees, no less), Marcell Ozuna and Dee Gordon and announcing plans to actually raise ticket prices in 2018, earning him exactly zero good-will from the Marlin “faithful.” But while it remains to be seen if Jeter’s plan eventually leads the fish back to prominence, one thing is certain: the beginning has been rocky to say the least. If he does fail in his new role with the Marlins, however, Jeter will have plenty of company. New York fans are well acquainted with former stars stepping into new positions after their retirements and otherwise damaging the legacy they built in their playing days. Knicks fans remember all too well the tenure of Isiah Thomas, who followed up a Hall of Fame professional playing career with disastrous stints as the general manager and team president of the New York Knicks. Even Michael
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Jordan, who assumed controlling ownership of the Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats in 2010, has guided the team to a less-than-impressive 188-288 record. Of course, MJ is considered by many to be the greatest basketball player of all time, so I’d imagine the Hornets could lose 70 games a year without it counting too heavily against his reputation, but how many people—at least in New York—now view Thomas as a failed GM, rather than an alltime great player? But in the end, I would guess that it is precisely that daunting challenge that makes this a great opportunity for Jeter. If he can somehow make the Marlins a viable contender, he will have accomplished something that very few retired athletes can lay claim to. At the very least, however, if the Yankees win a title with Stanton anchoring the lineup, he can be assured of his own ticker tape parade down New York’s Canyon of Heroes. So that’s something.
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Derek Jeter has had a rocky start to his tenure as the part-owner of the Miami Marlins. And there isn’t a long history of athletes having success behind the scenes. Photo courtesy Wikipedia.org
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Titans roll against New Ro ICE HOCKEY
non-league
RTH 5 NEW ROCHELLE 2 ICE HUTCH ARENA
12/20/17
Game Notes: • Matt Milone had two goals in the Titans’ win • Nico Barry made 20 saves for Rye Town/Harrison • The Titans are currently 6-0
By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor On Dec. 20, the Rye Town/ Harrison Titans fought through a slow start and a rash of penalties to top New Rochelle 5-2 and keep their perfect season intact. But even at 6-0 on the year, the surging Titans know they will have to continue to improve as they hope to make a deep playoff push. Heading into the third period with a slight 3-2 lead, senior Matt Milone gave the Titans some a much-needed cushion, beating Huguenot netminder Nathan
Alex Vasapolli celebrates a goal against the Titans.
Kirschenbaum with a top-shelf wrister from the point. A few minutes later, Joey Harrison put the game away with the Titans’ second goal of the period, ending any chance of a New Rochelle comeback.
“At that point, it was a onegoal game, and anything can happen,” Milone said. “I think that goal helped us gain a little more confidence.” Toward the end of the second period, the Huguenots seemed
Jack Shapiro makes a move on Marc Alexander at the Ice Hutch. Photos/Mike Smith
Matt Milone celebrates a third-period goal against New Rochelle on Dec. 20. Milone had two goals in the Titans’ 5-2 win.
to be gaining momentum, taking advantage of some inopportune Titans penalties to storm back into contention. According to Milone, staying out of the box has been something of a problem for the Titans this year, despite the team’s undefeated record. “It’s the same thing that happened to us against Harvey on Monday night,” Milone said. “And it’s something we know we have to work on.” With a renewed commitment to clean hockey in the third, however, the Titans’ skills were on full display. “At intermission, I just told them to forget the first 30 minutes and concentrate on the last 15,” said head coach Rich Myers. “And you saw that from them at the end, winning what was essentially a 15-minute game at that point.” The win was Rye Town/Harrison’s second over New Rochelle this year, having previously beaten the Huguenots 4-3 on Nov. 25. “The first time we played, it
Nico Barry makes a pad save on a shot by New Rochelle’s David Benko. Barry had 20 saves.
was only our second game together,” Milone said. “We were still learning how to play as a unit, but we have definitely improved since then.” The Titans stayed perfect on Dec. 22, topping previously unbeaten North Rockland on the
road before rounding out 2017 with their first loss of the year, a 4-0 defeat at the hands of a surging Rivertowns team. The club will be back in action on Jan. 8 when they host Scarsdale. CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com
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