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County releases proposed 2019 operating budget
Hoping for more Hope’s Door hosted its 2018 Annual Fall Luncheon on Friday, Oct. 19. The luncheon, which is held each October during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, celebrated the success of participants in the Next Step Economic Empowerment Program. For more, see page 6. Photo courtesy Caitlin Hayles
County heads coalition on Penn Station Access project In a letter to Amtrak Chairman Anthony Coscia, Westchester County Executive George Latimer, joined by 45 leaders in a bi-partisan fashion including Westchester’s House of Representatives delegation and the entire county Board of Legislators, requested Amtrak’s cooperation in moving the Penn Station Access project forward. This would provide a critical rail connection for Westchester to the west side of Manhattan and the East Bronx. “This project would significantly revitalize our region through its creation of a oneseat ride into Penn Station from Westchester for the first time
ever,” Latimer said. “Not only would this save significant time and money for hard-working commuters, it would also alleviate congestion issues at Grand Central Terminal while providing flexibility to the thousands who commute from the Bronx to Westchester each day.” This project is long overdue. The existing rail lines already exist and the MTA has even agreed to pick up some of the costs of rebuilding certain portions of the line infrastructure to get this project to the finish line. Amtrak has decided to request additional fees on top of this commitment, fees it does not collect from other
commuter lines. Currently, MTA Capital Construction, MTACC, has a plan to build four new Metro-North Railroad stations in the East Bronx that would also service Westchester commuters by connecting the New Haven Line to Penn Station directly. To move forward with this vital project, Amtrak must sign a Memorandum of Understanding, MOU, which is an agreement that aligns work schedules and scope and allows MTACC reasonable access to Amtrak-owned tracks and right-of-way. MTACC was prepared to bring the contract for preliminary design to its board
in May, but this action has been delayed due to the lack of a negotiated MOU. The letter, signed by federal, state and local officials, goes on to say, “Our continued economic development relies on stronger public transportation options and we encourage Amtrak to be a partner in these ongoing efforts. We are calling on Amtrak to come to an agreement on the MOU and allow work to move forward on the Penn Station Access project. Our offices stand ready to assist in any way possible to ensure MTACC and Amtrak can quickly reach a mutually beneficial agreement.” (Submitted)
Delivering on his promise to move Westchester County forward, County Executive George Latimer released his first operating budget for 2019. The budget continues funding for vital services for county residents, while remaining within the state property tax cap and utilizing none of the county’s unrestricted general fund balance. “I am proud to present this budget to Westchester taxpayers and the Board of Legislators—my partner in responsible government,” Latimer said. “This year, my administration held more true public input sessions on this budget, and other county matters, than any executive had before. These sessions resulted in this budget. It is time to move Westchester forward together and plan not just for the now—but for the future.” In this budget, funds are allocated to keep all essential services for county residents, to pay all county employees the 2019 state minimum wage of $12 per hour, increase support for our daycare and not-for-profit service providers and implement the raising of the age of criminal responsibility from 16 to 18 years old. This is done with a modest 2 percent increase to the property tax levy— well below the 5.7 percent tax cap Westchester is afforded, according to an independent audit.
The 2019 budget, for the first time in recent memory, projects the true cost of running county government for the year. Previous budgets, like the 2017 Westchester County Operating Budget had run a $32 million general fund operating deficit. For 2018, the projected general fund shortfall now stands at $39 million. This budget hole of $71 million is roughly a 50 percent reduction in the county’s rainy day fund. As noted by each of the three major rating agencies and the Office of the State Comptroller, continued reliance on these funds is not sustainable. “This budget strikes a balance between providing the services all of the residents of Westchester expect and deserve, and keeping property taxes at a level they can afford,” Latimer said. “The modest increase included in the budget is within the state property tax cap, and acknowledges the hardship the federal government has imposed on the people of Westchester through the loss of the State and Local Tax, SALT, Deduction in the American Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.”Following today’s submission, the county Board of Legislators will now review the budget – including meetings with county departments in the BUDGET continued on page 8
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ArtsWestchester announces new senior deputy dir. ArtsWestchester announced today the appointment of George G. King as senior deputy director of the not-for-profit organization, which partners with Westchester County government on cultural grant management. In his capacity, King will assist CEO Janet Langsam in developing and guiding the countywide arts organization with strategic planning, development, external affairs and government relations. King comes to the position with more than 20 years of notfor-profit museum experience. He served as the first executive director of both the Katonah Museum of Art and the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Most recently, he directed the American Federation of Arts in New York. “Today the arts are thriving in Westchester largely because ArtsWestchester in partnership with Westchester County government has put arts and culture on the public agenda and has invested more than $40 million in the cultural sector,” Langsam said. “With the addition of George King to ArtsWestchester’s senior management, we are well poised to continue growing arts audiences in the county and strengthen-
ing the cultural infrastructure of Westchester for the future.” During King’s tenure at the Katonah Museum of Art, he managed a $5.3 million capital campaign, an endowment and grew the museum’s operating budget from $250,000 to $1 million in an eight-year period. As director of the American Federation of Arts, King oversaw all curatorial and institutional operations of the nation’s leading non-collecting arts organization that originates exhibitions nationally and internationally. And, as director of the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, which welcomed more than 250,000 annual visitors, King managed an institutional budget of $7.2 million, and grew the permanent collection from 94 objects to just under 3,000. While there, the organization exhibited the work of more than 155 other artists, in addition to O’Keeffe, and oversaw the launching of the nation’s only research center devoted to American Modernism. He was instrumental in developing and maintaining close partnerships with local communities, including those with the native population. George King states, “I’m excited to return to Westchester,
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where I previously was engaged for 10 years and during which time I worked with CEO Janet Langsam as an affiliate board member,” King said. “ArtsWestchester has grown significantly since I left Westchester in 1998. In addition to funding the arts in every corner of the county, ArtsWestchester is playing a meaningful role in the public art arena. I am looking forward to bringing my expertise in arts management to ArtsWestchester in order to further advance its critical mission to keep the arts accessible.” (Submitted)
CE reminds residents to celebrate Thanksgiving safely Westchester County Executive George Latimer reminded residents to set a place at the table for safety as they prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving. “Whether your holiday plans take you on the road or keep you in the kitchen, be sure to drive, cook and drink responsibly,” Latimer said. “Leave early and allow extra time for traffic, follow the Health Department’s food safety tips and avoid overindulging.” To make the holiday healthier, the Health Department recommends residents go for a turkey trot, take a long walk or add some other exercise into their holiday tradition. When preparing the meal, cut down on the amount of fat and sugar in recipes and boost flavor with fresh herbs instead of salt. When dining out, be aware that the Health Department inspects restaurants, which must prominently post their permit. If you don’t see a permit, contact the Health Department to assure the restaurant complies with state and county sanitary codes. “To keep germs out of your holiday meal wherever you celebrate, wash your hands thorough-
To make the Thanksgiving holiday healthier, the Westchester County Health Department recommends residents go for a turkey trot, take a long walk or add some other exercise into their holiday tradition.
ly after exchanging greetings or reading a menu, and before you take that first bite,” county Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler said. “As flu season approaches and viruses circulate, good hand hygiene is important for everyone.” The Health Department recommends holiday hosts and their kitchen helpers follow these seven food safety tips: 1. Wash hands and food-contact surfaces with hot soapy water thoroughly and often. 2. Thaw turkey in a pan in the refrigerator, allowing 24 hours for every 5 pounds.
3. Keep raw meat and poultry and their juices away from readyto-eat foods. 4. Rinse all fruits and vegetables in cool running water and remove surface dirt. 5. Cook foods to proper temperatures. Turkey and stuffing must reach 165°F. 6. Refrigerate turkey, stuffing and sides within two hours. 7. Reheat leftovers to at least 165°F before serving. (Check the temperature with a metal probe thermometer.) For more food preparation safety tips, go to westchestergov. com/health. (Submitted)
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What’s going on... Larchmont Public Library
Frank Discussions with Frank Connelly Nov. 7: Title to be selected by group
Literary Bites: A Cookbook Exploration
For more information on hours and programs, visit larchmontlibrary.org.
Fall discussion roundup One of the best things that a public library can offer to its community is a wide variety of opportunities for those in the community to get together and talk about the books that they’ve read. Book discussion groups run the gamut and there is literally a discussion group for every taste in reading. Discussion groups are great places for friends old and new to gather. Library book discussion groups expand on the concept by meeting in a place known for housing literature and are led by a librarian who is trained in exploring all things literary. This fall, the Larchmont Public Library is offering a bumper crop of book discussion groups and extends an invitation to you, the community, to come get involved. Here’s an overview of the discussion groups available:
Monday, Oct. 15 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Food brings the global family together. Literary Bites invites the community to join in an exploration of food in every form, in every cuisine, in an environment that encourages sharing recipes, prepared dishes and culinary experiences. Members can choose to share a dish they’ve prepared using a recipe from a cookbook the group is focusing on. This inaugural meeting will focus on “My Kitchen Year” by Ruth Reichel, former editor of Gourmet Magazine.
Stranger Than Fiction with Liam Hegarty Thursday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. The Stranger Than Fiction group led by librarian Liam Hegarty, focuses on Non-Fiction, from biography to history and current events. For the November meeting, the group will read and discuss “The Soul of An Octopus: A Joyful Exploration Into the Wonder of Consciousness” by Sy Montgomery.
Ileen Gottesfeld Discussion: The Consequence of Decision Oct. 31: “Terrorist” by John Updike If actually reading the books isn’t your thing, most all of the books selected are available in digital formats so you can listen to them in the car or on your mobile device. All of the discussion groups offered at the library are free and no registration is required. Books are
made available three weeks prior to each discussion. Because discussion groups meet at regular intervals, it is advised to visit the library’s website for specific dates and times. Visit the library’s website at larchmontlibrary.org/adultprograms.
Sound Shore Market of Larchmont Did you know that there is a new mid-week community farmer’s market in Larchmont? It takes place in beautiful Kane Park located on Post Road (between Kane and Beach avenues) every Wednesday. The market is intended to be a destination for Larchmont and Sound Shore families to shop, dine and have fun while enhancing Larchmont’s image as an attractive, vibrant, shopping, family friendly village. Prepared foods, such as BBQ pork sandwiches, fresh salads and Greek specialties, and provision foods, such as produce, fresh fish and breads, will be offered with rotating vendors. In addition, each week there is live music and activities from
Larchmont businesses to create an engaging and enjoyable atmosphere. Founder and Larchmont resident Drew George enlisted the help of The Valley Area Network, a non-profit organization that also runs Piermont’s popular “SOUK” market to operate the Sound Shore Market. The market takes place every Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. through Oct 31. (Note that the market will end at 6 p.m. beginning in September). Parking is easy and ample... Just pull right up to the park either on Post Road or Kane Avenue.
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Students share vision for peace poster content Rye Neck Middle School seventh-grader Dylan White won the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Lions Club’s Peace Poster Contest for expressing her vision for this year’s theme of “Kindness Matters.” “I drew a girl holding the earth with doves next to her,” White said about her peace poster project. “There were flags spiraling around her and a story of kindness on each side of the
page. The message was that everyone, the whole world, has to be kind to stay together.” White’s art teacher Trisha Appel praised her student’s understanding of the theme and artistic skill of adding realistic details in her work, as well as simplified and stylized figures to tell two different stories that show different acts of kindness. “Her work can reach all different types of people and con-
Six Rye Neck Middle School students are selected as finalists in the schoolwide competition. Photos courtesy Rye Neck school district
nect to everyone from children to adults,” Appel said. “I love how she used different materials in a way to help emphasize different areas of her work. I think she truly showcased the message that kindness is important all around the world and even simple acts of kindness can go a long way for lasting peace in the future.” A total of 71 seventh-graders from the middle school submitted their artwork for the schoolwide competition. They used a variety of materials—from markers to colored pencils, oil pastels, watercolor paints and tempera paint—to express their ideas. As part of the project, they also discussed what peace means to them, and many of them depicted flags from around the world as ways to express their messages. In addition to White, judges selected seventh-graders Blathnaid Grenouillon, Monica Kosakowski, Mana Newman, Megan Ronan and Sarah Sandberg as finalists to represent Rye Neck Middle School. Their posters were submitted to judges at the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Lions Club, who selected White as the winner of the local branch
contest, while Kosakowski and Sandberg were named runners-up. White’s poster will now be submitted to the district-level competition for further judging. For her poster, Kosakowski drew two hands coming together to form a heart over the earth and a white dove with flags from different countries in the background. “The flags represent different regions of the world and are spread out to show that kindness is everywhere,” she said. “The hands forming a heart are different races to show everyone is involved, the hands are forming the heart in the earth because kindness is important everywhere and the dove is in the heart because kindness can help create peace around the world.” Sandberg’s poster is made up of many hearts that encompass different scenes, animals and people that are surrounded by different flags from around the world. “I mainly used hearts because they represent love and peace,” she said. “I thought a lot about how people and animals can positively connect with one another. I chose to use animals because they are all so different from one another.” The Lions Club International Peace Poster Contest has been
Rye Neck Middle School seventh-grader Dylan White won the LarchmontMamaroneck Lions Club’s Peace Poster Contest for expressing her vision for this year’s theme of “Kindness Matters.”
in existence for more than 30 years and provides children with the opportunity to express their creativity and visions of peace. As part of the contest, students’
posters advance through several rounds of competition before an international winner is declared on or before Feb. 1. (Submitted)
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holds annual luncheon Hope’s Door hosted our 2018 Annual Fall Luncheon on Friday, Oct. 19 at Scarsdale Golf Club in Hartsdale. This year, the luncheon, which is held each October during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, celebrated the success of participants in the Next Step Economic Empowerment Program. The award-winning Next Step program fosters economic empowerment and self-sufficiency of survivors of domestic violence. The program helps survivors of abuse identify their barriers to financial independence and the steps they can take to overcome those barriers. “One in every four women has experienced partner abuse during her lifetime, with most victims returning to the abuser an average of seven times before they are able to escape the violence, due in large part to their lack of financial independence. Thanks to the funds provided by our sponsors, Hope’s Door is able to empower survivors to become economically independent and live free of abuse,” said CarlLa Horton, Hope’s Door executive director. “We are especially grateful to these primary funders of the Next Step program: the Avon Foundation, the MBIA Foundation, the TD Charitable Foundation, Westchester County and the New York State Office of Victim Services.” Stephanie Weston, chairwoman of the luncheon, said, “As a longtime friend and supporter of Hope’s Door, I am proud to have supported the event and the Next Step program. It is important to celebrate the successes of the Next Step participants. The program fosters economic empowerment and self-sufficiency to survivors of domestic violence and financial abuse. At The Westchester Bank, we work to support our community and help each person strive for financial independence.” Since starting in 2014, the Next Step Economic Empowerment Program has served more
than 250 survivors. In 2017, 57 survivors participated in the program—up 60 percent over 2016. Within those 12 months, 30 participants secured or maintained employment. A key strategy for the program is the “Next Step Fund,” which provides financial grants for educational, vocational and related program expenses. “It has been a wonderful experience to work with so many strong, dedicated and amazing women,” said Brenda Rodriguez, Next Step Economic Empowerment Program counselor. “It is such a rewarding experience to see their growth and to celebrate their accomplishments and their hard work. I am so grateful to be a part of their journey.” One program participant added, “I feel I have gained a great sense of self-worth. My life is now important. My message to someone would be do not ever give up on your dreams, do not ever believe you cannot do it. You are stronger than you think. Do not ever give up hope!” (Submitted)
From back, Jill Deitch, secretary Blakely Brodbeck, vice president Kristen Gizzi, Dan Schorr, Mónica MartínezHess, treasurer Julia Peloso-Barnes and Ken Marsolais. Front row, Liz Zimmerman, Martha Kohn and president Debra Kousouros.
From left, Junior League of Bronxville President-elect Margaret Wong, Amy Brown of the Junior League of Bronxville, Hope’s Door Executive Director CarlLa Horton, Janice Baio of the Junior League of Bronxville and Hope’s Door Development Associate Caitlin Hayles.
EVENT SPONSORS INCLUDE Champion and Mentor Sponsors Allstate Insurance Company, Diamond Properties, Martha and Jeff Kohn, Lee Manning-Vogelstein, Laurie and Paul Sturz, Jean Marie Connolly
Advocate Sponsors Jill and Marty Deitch, Penney and Gerard Klingman, Kroll, Rachel and Paul Marino, New Rochelle YMCA, The Peloso-Barnes Group at Morgan Stanley, The Rotary Club of Bronxville, TD Bank, The Westchester Bank
From left, Hope’s Door Board Member Mónica Martínez-Hess, Steven Crabbe and Hope’s Door Advisory Board Member Gina Jackson. Photos courtesy Caitlin Hayles
Benefactors Doris Aaronson, Aimia—Wendy and Tom Gardner, Alisa Harris Kesten, Debra and Jim Kousouros, GloriAnne Romano, Robin Stout, Ellen Weiss, Irina Zhabinskaya, Elizabeth Zimmerman
From left, Liz Bracken-Thompson, Jennifer Ryan Safsel, Hope’s Door Advisory Board Member Jean Marie Connolly, luncheon Chairwomen Stephanie Weston and Marsha Gordon.
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Empire City assists with coat/toy drive
BUDGET from page 1
Westchester County Executive George Latimer, center, released his first operating budget for 2019 with a 2 percent increase to the property tax levy—well below the 5.7 percent tax cap Westchester is afforded, according to an independent audit. Photo courtesy westchestergov.com
The Coat and Toy Drive has become a holiday tradition at Empire City Casino for the past 11 years with more than 10,000 toys and 3,500 coats donated since 2007. The giving program begins on Nov. 15 and continues through Dec. 15.
In a community effort now in its second decade, Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway celebrates the 12th anniversary of the Christmas Spirit Coat and Toy Drive to assist families in need during the holiday season. The giving program begins on Nov. 15 and continues through Dec. 15. Donations will be accepted every day throughout the period at any of the casino’s promotions booths. Patrons are asked to bring new, unwrapped toys and/or new or gently used coats. The items will be donated to Catholic Charities and the Yonkers-based Aisling Irish Community Center to assist the organizations’ local families this upcoming holiday season. The Coat and Toy Drive has become a holiday tradition at Empire City Casino for the past 11 years with more than 10,000 toys and 3,500 coats donated since
2007. “There are no greater deeds than charity and service,” said Timothy Rooney, Empire City president and CEO. “No act of kindness or generosity is ever too small.” Sister Christine, a sister of Mercy for Catholic Charities, said, “Each December, we receive wonderful donations of toys and warm coats from Empire City Casino. We are able to distribute the items to families-in-need in the neighborhood, helping make Christmas a happy holiday for so many who would not be able to have had one without the generosity of Empire City and its patrons.” Josh Blake, CEO of Costa Mesa, California-based Gander Group, will once again donate a truckload of toys as he has each year.
“Our organization is honored to participate in this cause,” Blake said. “Bringing smiles to the faces of children and their parents is the highlight of this season for me. We are humbled by the generosity of this community and are committed to helping any way we can.” Though Westchester County is often considered to be an affluent and wealthy community because of its median income of $86,226, there are still extreme pockets of poverty—nearly 10 percent living in poverty—including many residents under the age of 17, according to census.gov. Empire City Casino is located at 810 Yonkers Ave., in Yonkers. For additional information on the casino, Coat and Toy Drive, and directions visit empirecitycasino.com or call 968-4200. (Submitted)
board’s Committee on Budget and Appropriations. Following this review, the board will submit any additions or deletions to the budget, vote to move the budget out of committee for a final review and end with a vote by the full board. The final budget will then be sent to Latimer for his signature or veto. “I look forward to working with all of the members of the Board of Legislators to deliver a transparent and responsible 2019 Budget for the people of Westchester County,” he said. “Now is the time to focus on the future, on moving forward—together.” (Submitted)
The 2019 budget includes a host of strong financial decisions aimed at restoring order to Westchester’s fiscal house, including A county hiring freeze Renegotiated contracts $4M annual savings on Liberty Lines contract New RFP for corrections healthcare Improved risk assessment Shared services implementation; Reoccurring revenues like the NuEnergen “Demand Response” program Collective bargaining stability; CSEA contribution to healthcare County space assessment/consolidation Streamlining Capital Program implementation
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November 16, 2018 • THE MAMARONECK REVIEW • 9 A respected musicologist once referred to The Beatles as one of the most transforming entities of 20th century music and claimed that they changed the course of popular music forever. Can that possibly be true? Join musician and professor Barry Wiesenfeld and explore the phenomenon that was The Beatles—their growth, originality, musical innovations and lyric depth. The Beatles were formed in Liverpool, England, in 1960, and the band ultimately solidified with members John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, all of whom became household names. Ten years later, 1970 saw the final breakup of The Beatles; the band having become most
popular and best-selling music performers in history. The decade of the 1960s was a time of upheaval and reinvention like no other and during the years between 1960 and 1970, The Beatles introduced more innovations in the way music is recorded and sold more recordings than anyone in history, having sold to date more than 800 million physical and digital albums worldwide. Their achievements have yet to be surpassed. Barry Wiesenfeld is a freelance musician, a published author and is on the music faculty of SUNY and Ramapo College. He has accompanied Grammy-winning artists, performed on three continents, and has played on numerous recordings, radio and TV. (Submitted)
Sunday Dec. 2 at 4 p.m. Refreshments at 3:30 p.m. Larchmont Public Library, 121 Larchmont Ave. Sponsored by The Friends of the Larchmont Public Library
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Mamaroneck & Larchmont Home Sales Listings provided by the office of Westchester County Clerk Timothy C. Idoni Photos courtesy Zillow.com, Trulia.com, Hotpads.com, Spotproperty.com & Maps.google.com
1 Beresford Lane, Larchmont 10/18/18 $950,000
10 Byron Place, Larchmont 7/6/18 $742,960
10 Mohegan Road, Larchmont 10/23/18 $922,500
100 Sheldrake Place, Mamaroneck 10/4/18 $630,000
105 Delancey Ave., Mamaroneck 9/27/18 $1,686,748
1069 Bayhead Drive, Mamaroneck 7/9/18 $2,656,000
123 Mamaroneck Ave., Mamaroneck 10/1/18 $305,000
123 Beach Ave., Larchmont 9/27/18 $644,070
1301 Fairway Green, Mamaroneck 9/27/18 $850,000
131 Highview St., Mamaroneck 9/14/18 $140,560
14 N. Chatsworth Ave., Larchmont 10/19/18 $287,500
14 Winthrop Ave., Larchmont 9/24/18 $656,000
1506 Urban St., Mamaroneck 10/24/18 $862,500
21 Kilmer Road, Larchmont 9/21/18 $1,060,000
25 Marbourne Drive, Mamaroneck 9/28/18 $1,567,500
305 Claflin Ave., Mamaroneck 10/2/18 $1,057,500
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The agony of a win LIVE MIKE Mike Smith
Just leave it to the New York Giants to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory—in a winning effort, no less. On Nov. 12, the Giants earned a 27-23 win over a lousy 49ers team to pick up their first ‘W’ in seven weeks and improve to 2-7 on the year. But as much as some fans may have been impressed with Big Blue’s temporary turnaround, I can’t help but sigh. If the team is going to commit to one thing this year, can’t it be tanking? At some point during this season, I gave up. If the Giants weren’t going to win many games this year, it made sense for them to at least try to keep pace with the 1-8 Raiders. With Jon Gruden’s squad hurtling toward an inevitable awful finish, the only way for the Giants’ season to not be a total loss was for the G-Men to follow suit and lose as many games as they could in
the hopes that they’d be rewarded with the No. 1 draft pick next spring. Now, I fear, the Giants have shot themselves in the foot and will end up with a less-than-desirable draft spot as a result. At this point, the Giants would have to run the table and win the next seven games to even sniff a playoff chance. Anyone who has watched this team over the first two months of the season knows that isn’t going to happen. So what will we be left with? Nothing but a 5-11 finish and no shot of landing a player like Oregon quarterback Justin Hebert. Full disclosure, I haven’t even watched Herbert play this year. I don’t know if he grades out as a future NFL star, but having watched the Giants struggle for years, I don’t really care; I’m ready for the Giants to turn the page on Eli Manning and look toward the future. The best case scenario for the Giants would’ve been to lose to the 49ers and then tinker with the quarterback spot over the next few months. Give last year’s draft pick Kyle Lau-
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letta a chance, see if there’s any potential there and plan out the future direction of the team. But Manning, who has always shined with his back to the wall, turned in his best performance of the year on Monday night, buying himself at least a few more weeks under center with a game-winning fourth quarter drive. Of course you expect Eli— and the rest of the Giants—to continue to try to win. As professionals, their livelihood depends on putting forth a goodfaith effort every week. But as a fan, it’s simply infuriating to see these winning efforts come after the season is all but over. So don’t get fooled, Giants fans. This win doesn’t mean that the offensive line woes have been fixed, it doesn’t mean that Eli still has a few good years left, and it doesn’t mean that Big Blue is finally turning the corner. It just looks like that rebuild is going to last another year longer.
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On Nov. 12, Eli Manning led the Giants to a 27-23 win over the 49ers on Monday Night Football. The victory was the worst thing that could have happened to the Giants’ season. Photo courtesy Wikipedia.org
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Game Notes: A nna Castaldo & Sam Palmer scored for the Spartans E lizabeth Brissette had the lone goal for Mamaroneck M aine-Endwell captured the state title on 11/11
By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor A wildly successful season for the Mamaroneck field hockey team came to an end on Nov. 10, as the Tigers dropped a 2-1 heartbreaker in the Class A state semifinals to eventual champion Maine-Endwell at Williamsville-North High School. Although Mamaroneck may not have faced much adversity in a stellar campaign that saw them compile an 18-3-1 record, it was a few unlucky bounces that ultimately conspired to dash the local squad’s title hopes. Anna Castaldo gave the Spartans an early lead on a deflection, but Mamaroneck was able to tie the score with two minutes left in the half on a goal by standout Elizabeth Brissette. Unfortunately for the Tigers, however, a second deflection made its way past goalie Sam Maresca eight minutes into the second half that would prove the contest’s decisive goal. Maresca finished with 10 saves on the afternoon, earning high praise from Mamaroneck head coach John Savage even in defeat. “Sam made all the saves she had to, she had a great day,” Savage told the Review. “That second deflection, the way it came from the side, nobody would have had a chance to save it.” But the unlucky bounces plagued Mamaroneck on the other end of the field as well, as the Tigers were unable to capitalize on several good scoring opportunities, especially early in the game. “In the first minute we crossed the ball over to the right side, they had nobody over there and
the ball just kind of bounced over our stick,” Savage said. “Especially so early on, if we score there, I think it’s a different game.” After the final whistle sounded, Savage was quick to remind his girls that a few tough hops should not define the season. “What you have to do is put the whole body of work against those 60 minutes,” he said. “The fact that it didn’t go our way can’t take away from what this team was able to accomplish.” The Spartans would go on to beat Williamsville North 4-1 the following day to win the state title. As the Tigers look ahead to the future, they will have to replace eight senior starters that have undoubtedly put their stamp on the program. Players like Brissette, Brigid Knowles, Sophie Leighton, Caroline Allen and others, have continued the proud tradition of Mamaroneck field hockey and cemented the Tigers as one of the preeminent programs in Section I. “This senior group ranks among the top groups that I’ve ever had and they’ve really raised the bar,” Savage said. “My hope is that they have taught the sophomores and the juniors what it takes to get up to states and hopefully motivate them heading into next year.”
Elizabeth Brissette scores on a penalty shot on Nov. 3. Brissette had the Tigers’ lone goal in tough loss to Maine-Endwell.
Sophie Showers tracks down a ball on Nov. 3. Photos/Mike Smith
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Sophie Leighton controls the ball during Mamaroneck’s regional final game on Nov. 3. Leighton is one of eight seniors starters who will graduate this spring.
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