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EVERY VOTE COUNTS ArtsWestchester’s latest exhibition “Give Us the Vote” marks the centennial of the women’s suffragist movement and starts conversation about voting rights for marginalized groups throughout history. For story, see page 6. Photo/Taylor Brown
By JAMES PERO Staff Writer
Man sentenced for string of Westchester burglaries By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer The Westchester County District Attorney’s office announced on Jan. 25 that a man has been sentenced to 18 year to life in state prison for burglarizing 11 homes throughout the county in 2014.
Bill: pharmacies to handle leftover pills
Angelo Carzoglio, a 52-yearold from Manhattan, was found guilty of participating in a burglary ring that affected homes across Harrison, Irvington, Rye Brook, Tarrytown, Bedford, New Castle and Mamaroneck between June 2014 and October 2014; he was also connected to burglaries in Long Island, Putnam County,
Connecticut and New Jersey. Last November, Carzoglio was convicted of 11 counts of second-degree burglary, third-degree possession of stolen property, and fourth-degree conspiracy, which are all felonies. Carzoglio was also found guilty of possession of burglar’s tools and unlawful possession of radio devices,
both misdemeanors. In October 2014, he was arrested by the Harrison Police Department after committing a burglary in Fairfield, Connecticut. According to the DA’s office, at the time, police discovered thousands of dollars worth BURGLARIES continued on page 8
A new proposal from Westchester County lawmakers would require that chain pharmacies take back leftover prescription drugs in an effort to help guard against drug abuse and waterway contamination. In particular, lawmakers hope the bill—which was referred to committee on Jan. 22 at a Board of Legislators meeting— will help stem the tide of a fatal opioid epidemic in the county and nationwide. According to documents regarding the introduction of the program, in 2015, 107 Westchester County residents died of fatal drug overdoses, and 83 percent of those deaths were caused by heroin—many of such users started with using prescription opioids. While some of such leftover prescription drugs make their way into the hands of abusers, others are flushed down the sink or toilet and eventually make their way into waterways. According to a U.S. geological study from 2002, 80 percent of streams tested across the country contained at least one pharmaceutical. If signed into law, the bill— called the Product Stewardship
Program—would apply to pharmacies with three or more locations to participate, and failure to comply could result in $1,000 daily fines. Neighboring Rockland County has already implemented a similar program according to Westchester Board of Legislators documents. A current draft of the bill would also allow residents to mail their drugs to a pharmacy instead of delivering in person. In addition to prescription drug drop-off days, in which the county allows residents to return their drugs to designated locations, lawmakers have kickstarted similar efforts to help blockade against drug abuse in the past year, including joining a lawsuit in 2017 against large pharmaceutical companies. In the suit, which includes eight other counties in New York state, lawmakers allege that pharmaceutical companies’ negligence flooded communities with powerful prescription pain medication, which has been a major contributing factor to addiction rates and fatalities across the country. According to the Centers for Disease Control, in 2015, opioids were responsible for 33,000 deaths across the country; in Westchester, opioid-related deaths jumped 200 percent between 2010 to 2015. CONTACT: james@hometwn.com
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County reminds residents how to avoid and treat the flu
Latimer signs executive order on chaplains Westchester County Executive George Latimer, a Democrat, will increase scrutiny on hiring police chaplains after a federal probe into corruption. An executive order signed last week will require chaplains to be active clergy members and also live in Westchester County comes as a response to a federal probe into whether or not former County Executive Rob Astorino, a Republican, offered up a chaplain position in exchange for campaign contributions. Last year, Westchester County police chaplains Jeremy Reichberg and Jona Rechnitz were suspended after a probe called into question campaign contributions to Astorino’s re-election campaign; specifically, a $15,000 contribution made in the same month that Reichberg was appointed chaplain.
County Executive George Latimer receives his flu shot at the Westchester County Health Department clinic in White Plains. Contributed photo
With flu widespread throughout the state and nation, Westchester County Executive George Latimer rolled up his sleeve for a flu shot on Jan. 30 at the Westchester County Health Department clinic in White Plains, urging others who haven’t already done so to get themselves and their children vaccinated. “Get a flu shot and make sure your family members do, too,” Latimer said. “The vaccine can help keep you healthy or reduce the severity of your symptoms if you do get the flu. It’s our best defense and flu shots remain widely available.” To increase access to flu shots for children, pharmacists statewide are now allowed to administer flu vaccines to children ages 2 to 18, following an executive order issued Friday by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo. Parents should check for availability with their local pharmacy. Flu vaccines also are offered at supermarkets, doctors’ offices and by appointment at the Westchester County Department of Health clinics in White Plains and Yonkers. Call 995-5800 to schedule flu shot with the health department. To find a flu vaccine at a pharmacy or clinic near you, go to westchestergov.com/health. “Getting an annual flu vaccine is the best protection we have against flu deaths in every age group,” said Dr. Sherlita Amler, commissioner of Health. “While Westchester has had no pediatric flu deaths so far this season, 37 children across the U.S. have
died. And as the CDC has pointed out, this year, Baby Boomers ages 50 to 64 are being hospitalized for flu at greater rates than young children, so really everyone should take this seriously and get a flu shot. If protecting yourself isn’t reason enough, the vaccine also can protect infants, young children and seniors, all of whom are much more vulnerable to flu complications.” Westchester typically experiences roughly 90,000 cases of influenza during the flu season, which runs from October to as late as May. The latest figures show influenza levels are widespread statewide, with 8.58 percent of doctors’ visits attributed to flu, according to the New York State Department of Health. In New York, it is typical at this time of year for 3.1 percent of doctors’ visits to be attributed to the flu. Flu symptoms include fever, body aches, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, headache, chills and fatigue. Residents with these symptoms should contact their healthcare provider, who may prescribe medication that can shorten symptom duration. To avoid the flu and other viruses, wash your hands with soap and water before and after using the toilet, blowing your nose, preparing or eating food. Wet your hands, work up a lather, and scrub the back of your hands, between your fingers and under your nails; then rinse and dry. “Wash your hands thoroughly for about 20 seconds – the
amount of time it takes to sing the A-B-Cs or to sing the Happy Birthday song twice,” Amler said. Until they are well, people who are ill should stay home and avoid visits to newborns or family members in hospitals, nursing homes, hospices or assisted living facilities, Amler said. People in these settings are often at increased risk for complications and viruses spread easily there. If you have a family member home sick with the flu or another virus, hand hygiene and frequent cleaning are critical for your whole household. Environmentally friendly cleaning products often aren’t strong enough to kill germs, Amler said. Instead, clean high-touch hard surfaces with a bleach solution. Add a tablespoon of bleach to a gallon of water. Pour this into a labeled spray bottle and use it to clean countertops and tables, railings and door knobs, but don’t use on upholstered furniture. When you are sick, try to avoid preparing food for others and don’t share utensils. “Keep your distance from people who are sick because flu virus spreads through the air when a sick person breathes, speaks or coughs,” Amler said. “When you have a fever, stay home to avoid spreading your illness to others until you are fever-free without medication for at least 24 hours.” For more information, contact the Westchester County Department of Health at 813-5000 or visit westchestergov.com/health. (Submitted)
Neither of the two chaplains in question was a priest or a rabbi. Under a recently signed executive order, all requests to become a chaplain would go before the commissioner of Public Safety. Additionally, the order mandates that a list be provided to the county executive and Board of Legislators of all the chaplains twice a year—once in July and once in January. Rechnitz’s donations in particular came under scrutiny during an especially scathing campaign last year between Latimer and Astorino when the former chaplain testified that he had helped Astorino procure a used Rolex watch in Manhattan’s Diamond District. Despite Astorino’s attempts to rebut claims from Rechnitz, claiming he lied about the event, Latimer would go on to readi-
County Executive George Latimer has restricted rules on Westchester County police chaplains after a federal corruption probe. File photo
ly defeat the incumbent with the aid of increased Democratic voter turnout countywide. -reporting by James Pero
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What’s going on... Mamaroneck Public Library
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.
Read to Mr. Pickles
For more information on hours and programs, visit mamaronecklibrary.org.
All Ages Storyhour & Craft 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.
Essential Oils 101 On Saturday, Feb. 3 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the Community Room. Join Valerie Altman for an introduction to “Young Living Essential Oils” and learn more about: what they are and what they can do for you; how to use them for health and wellness; how to use them to clean your home, or make your own personal care products chemical free. Note: In case of snow, this presentation will be held on Saturday, Feb. 17.
Bilingual Storytime / Hora Del Cuento Bilingüe
Two-rific Toddlers / Los Dos Magníficos 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.
Jiggles & Giggles
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.
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 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.
Downsizing and Moving: Getting Through the Process On Tuesday, Feb. 6 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the Community Room. If you are contemplating downsizing and/or moving, please join this informative session with Silversons Realty LLC. Representatives will discuss downsizing, and what you need to know about selling your house in today’s market.
ABC Preschool Storytime On Tuesdays from 3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. in the
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On Tuesdays from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Children’s Room. Mr. Pickles is a registered therapy dog. He is a very patient listener and enjoys all kinds of stories. Your child can bring a favorite book or participants can select a title. Each child will have an opportunity to read for 10 to 15 minutes. Registration is required; please call 630-5894 to register.
On Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Program Room. Jam at MAM with songs and a stomping good time with Marie. For children ages 18 months to 36 months old. Please call 630-5894 to register.
Reading Together On Thursday, Feb. 8 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.
AARP Free Income Tax Preparation On Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Community Room. AARP membership is not required to take advantage of the free, income tax preparation service. Please bring the following documents with you: copy of last year’s federal and state income tax returns; W-2 forms showing income from your employer; 1099-R forms showing pension or annuity income; SSA-1099 forms showing Social Security benefits 1099-DIV, -INT, -G, -MISC, -OID forms showing dividends, interest, NYS tax refund, gambling income, etc.; health care information received from the Marketplace, if any; any other information concerning your income and deductions; photo ID and Social Security/ITIN
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Larchmont Public Library For more information on hours and programs, visit larchmontlibrary.org.
the winter Olympics in South Korea. Participants will try some Korean food before kicking off the Winter Olympics with a series of mini challenges to complete in under a minute. Online registration required.
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Kickboxing for Teens
Food waste reminder
On Sunday, Feb. 4 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Michael P. Coords Activity Room. Try kickboxing and increase your strength, flexibility and endurance. Practice skills like jabs, cross punches and various strikes. Each class will also include a warm-up and stretching. Online registration required.
The town of Mamaroneck’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.
Be a Reading Buddy On Monday, Feb. 5 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: Sleep Strategies On Tuesday, Feb. 6 from 11 a.m. to noon at the Village Center. Integrative health consultant Mark Adleman will discuss how biological changes, medical conditions, diet, medication management, and environmental issues can affect sleep. No registration required.
Tech Tuesdays On Tuesdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Need help getting hooked up with ebooks, 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. While the library will be focusing on its services, the librarian will be willing to take a stab at any technological problem you may have. No registration required; however, to schedule an appointment visit larchmontlibrary.org or call the Information Desk at 834-2281 ext. 3.
Itty Bitty Book Club: Superheroes On Tuesday, Feb. 6 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. For ages 3 and 4. Participants will explore true courage and bravery as they read about superhero favorites and create a no-sew cape to take home. A ticket, which will be available before the event, is required to attend.
Great Courses: Understanding the Inventions that Changed the World On Thursday, Feb. 8 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the 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. After each DVD lecture there will be a brief discussion period. The topics on Feb. 8 are “Crossbows – East & West” and “Roman Arches – Aqueducts and the Collossum.” No registration required.
Wonderfully Weird Holiday Storytime On Thursday, Feb. 8 from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. For ages 5 to 7. Feb. 9 is National Pizza Day. Come celebrate a day early as participants enjoy pizza games, stories and snacks. Online registration required.
Minute to Win It Olympics Edition On Friday, Feb. 9 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Michael P. Coords Activity Room. For grades six and up. Join in to celebrate the opening of
Call for Bands for Summer Concert Series The village of Mamaroneck Arts Council is seeking bands to play in the Summer Nights on the Sound Concert Series on July 15, 22, 29 and Aug. 5 in Harbor Island Park in Mamaroneck. Please send an email to vomartscouncil@gmail. com with your interest, which dates you are available and a sample of your music. Decisions are made in late February.
St. Thomas Church St. Thomas Church is located at 168 W. Boston Post Road in Mamaroneck. For more information, call 698-0300 or visit saintthomasmmrk.org.
Concert Series - Give Me That Old Time Religion By popular demand in response to last year’s concert of the same name, the Choir of St. Thomas Church reprises “Give Me That Old Time Religion” on Sunday, Feb. 4 at 4 p.m. This year, the St. Thomas Choir will be joined in concert by the Choir of the United Methodist Church of Mamaroneck. This is the first of four concerts during the winter/spring of 2018. Tickets are $25 in advance, or $30 at the door. You can purchase advance tickets through eventbrite.com. Call 698-0300 for more information.
Sheldrake Environmental Center The Sheldrake Environmental Center is located at 685 Weaver St. in Larchmont. For more information, visit sheldrakecenter.org.
Young Explorers Preschool Class Starting Monday, Feb. 5. Young Explorers is back! This winter, spark a lifelong love of science and nature in your child. Young naturalists ages 3 to 6 will have fun learning about nature and even become snow detectives. Young Explorers will run for seven sessions on either Monday or Tuesdays from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. starting Jan. 29. Fee: $250 for members, $280 for non-members. For more information and to register, visit sheldrakecenter.org. 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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Long Island grocery looks to open in Mamaroneck The village of Mamaroneck could be getting a fresh take on grocery shopping after a Long Island chain, North Shore Farms, signed a lease for a Mamaroneck Avenue property this month. North Shore Farms would set up shop in a property formerly occupied by A&P Supermarket on 817-819 Mamaroneck Ave. According to the grocery chain’s website, the market offers a range of foods that include farmers market quality produce, prepared foods, and a selection of gourmet and mainstream items. The expansion into Westchester—the chain’s first-ever location in the county—will be a part of a broader push by the formerly Long Island-exclusive chain that includes a foray into Queens, New York. Currently, North Shore Farms also operates other New York state stores in Glen Cove, Commack, Great Neck, Mineola, North Bellmore, and Port Washington. Last year, property owners Brixmor Property Group also merged an adjacent property to the North Shore Farms site and opened up a CVS Pharmacy. Mamaroneck’s A&P Supermarket shuttered last year in
succession with 30 other of the chain’s Hudson Valley locations after the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Since then, the village has been attempting to fill in what it sees
as a gap for a convenient location for residents who live in downtown Mamaroneck to shop for their groceries. Currently, the closest locations for those residents looking
to shop at a fully equipped grocery store are Trader Joe’s located in the village of Larchmont, and DeCicco & Sons in Harrison and Larchmont. -reporting by James Pero
North Shore Farms, a Long Island-based grocery chain, looks to open up shop in the village of Mamaroneck. Photo courtesy North Shore Farms
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Members of Stitch & Bitch of Westchester County, a crochet and knitting group, create pink “p---- hats” for the ArtsWestchester gift shop.
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“Redress” by Laura Garcia Colvin.
By TAYLOR BROWN General Assignment Reporter ArtsWestchester’s latest exhibition “Give Us the Vote” pays homage to the centennial of the women’s suffragist movement of 1917 and brings new light to the issue of voter restriction throughout the following years. “Give Us the Vote” features 20 artists and their interpretations of the struggles marginalized groups have faced in the struggle to obtain equal voting rights. “The artwork here is generally inspired by the suffragist movement, but it’s [also] looking at where our voting rights are today,” said Kathleen Reckling, ArtsWestchester gallery director. Reckling hopes for the exhibition to be able to create open conversation amongst its visitors, especially in the wake of the Women’s March of 2018, a women-led protest march that rallies for equal rights which was held worldwide on Jan. 20. In honor of the march, ArtsWestchester welcomed Stitch & Bitch of Westchester County, a knitting and crochet group, to hold their weekly meeting amongst the “Give Us the Vote” exhibition on Jan. 19. The women knitted pink “p--- hats” that they donated to the ArtsWestchester gift shop and are on sale for $7. The hats are meant to resemble female anatomy and are intended to create a visual representation of solidarity amongst marchers. According to New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, New York City had more than 200,000 participants in this year’s march.
Natalie Baxter’s “Golden Lane.” Photos/Taylor Brown
“Grab ‘em By the Ballots” by Zoe Buckman is one of the displays in ArtsWestchester for the “Give Us the Vote” exhibition.
“The real work happens in little spaces, in [local] communities,” said Cheryl Couts, a member of Stitch & Bitch. Reckling hopes that the gallery will get across a similar message to the Women’s March. “It’s that idea that you can participate, and these acts of protests are really about making sure we’re the best version of America that we can be, and that everyone has an equal chance,” she said. The art covers both floors of the gallery, and focuses on the suffragist movement; the Voting Rights Act of 1965, an act eliminating discriminatory voting laws; and gerrymandering, when political boundaries are drawn to favor a political party. When choosing the artwork, Reckling said they looked at artists who had a strong background of artwork that focused on political issues and invited those artists to submit proposals. Some of the artwork, including “Redress,” chronicles the suffragists protests throughout the years. “It just sort of points to this
“Cast” by Richard Tomasello.
Jerry Schrier’s “TILT (Crippling Liberty).”
idea that our story of democracy is ever evolving,” Reckling said. “The suffragists kind of laid a groundwork for the political
movements following.” Other works of art, including Richard Tomasello’s “Cast,” provides and optimistic outlook to the future of voting rights. The sculpture features a voting booth is wrapped plaster and medical gauze with barbed wire surrounding it. Tomasello said it’s meant to represent how some people are restricted from getting too close to cast their votes while using a cast to imply there is room for this broken political system to heal.
Reckling said that the messages of the work in the gallery has left visitors coming out “feeling really jazzed about the role they get to play [in history].” The exhibition is in ArtsWestchester until Feb. 10. The gallery is open 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays. For more information, visit artswestchester.org. CONTACT: taylor@hometwn.com
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ArtsWestchester awards “Arts Alive” grants More film festivals, arts workshops, multicultural programs, free concerts and other cultural activities will be made available throughout Westchester County in the coming year. With $63,000 in funds from New York State Council on the Arts, ArtsWestchester awarded 35 grants for communitybased arts projects to take place this year. These “Arts Alive” grants support artistic expression and community involvement through the arts – from dance and theater to writing and outdoor festivals – by helping to fund proposals from local artists and organizations. “These ‘Arts Alive’ grants are truly keeping the arts alive and vital in Westchester County,” said Janet Langsam, CEO of ArtsWestchester. “We especially thank Westchester’s representatives in the State Senate and Assembly for continuing to support the arts through the New York State Council on the Arts’ Decentralization Grants Program and we are thrilled to see the vibrant cultural programs and arts
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activities that will come to fruition in the coming year thanks to this funding.” White Plains Mayor Thomas Roach, State Assemblymen David Buchwald and Steve Otis, and other notable dignitaries and business leaders joined ArtsWestchester’s Board of Trustees for a private breakfast to present Arts Alive grants to organizations and artists. The breakfast took place at ArtsWestchester, which is located at 31 Mamaroneck Ave. in White Plains. Arts Alive grants are awarded in three categories: Arts Alive Project Grants provide Westchester-based organizations and artists with financial and technical support for projects at a grassroots level; Arts Alive Artist Grants support works that relate to the community in a significant way; and Arts Alive Education Grants provide support for partnerships between individual artists or cultural organizations and Westchester public schools (grades kindergarten through 12th-grade). Some examples of these funded projects include:
• Money Makin’ Mob (Mount Vernon) – an all-day outdoor hip-hop music and dance festival featuring local musicians, dancers and DJs. • YoFi Film Fest Workshops (Yonkers) – Ten Saturday workshops in Yonkers will teach 6th9th grade students about professional film, television, animation and digital video. • Veterans Writing Workshop (Ossining) – writing workshops led by artist David Surface will pair local veterans with Ossining High School students for a “story exchange.” Arts Alive grantees are chosen through a competitive process that includes a panel of community members and arts professionals. For more info, visit artsw.org/artsalive. Arts Alive Project Grants are made possible with funds from the Decentralization Program, DEC, a re-grant program of the New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the NYS Legislature and administered by ArtsWestchester. (Submitted)
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Arts Alive project grantees: Arch For Kids (Dobbs Ferry) Arts and Culture Committee (Greenburgh) ARTS10566 (Peekskill) Asbury-Crestwood United Methodist Church (Tuckahoe/Crestwood) Black Marble Duo (Peekskill) Cross Cultural Connection (Peekskill) Greenburgh Public Library (Greenburgh) Little Radical Theatrics (Bronxville) Money Makin’ Mob (Mount Vernon) Mount Vernon Public Library (Mount Vernon) Niji No Kai (Valhalla) Organization of Chinese Americans – Westchester/Hudson Valley Chapter (White Plains) Operation PROM (New Rochelle) Ossining Documentary and Discussion Series (Ossining) Ossining Public Library (Ossining) Peekskill Arts Alliance (Peekskill) PJS Jazz Society (Mount Vernon) Public/Private Partnership for Aging Services (Mount Vernon) Rebecca Thomas (Tarrytown/Sleepy Hollow) Rivertowns Village Green (Tarrytown/Sleepy Hollow) Sidra Bell Dance NY (White Plains) St. Thomas Orchestra (Mamaroneck) The Nowodworski Foundation (Purdys) The Westchester Chordsmen (Rye) Thomas H. Slater Center (White Plains) Tribes Hill (Peekskill) White Plains Public Library (White Plains) YoFi Fest (Yonkers) Zafiro Acevedo (Yonkers)
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Larchmont library to host first mini-golf tournament Cuomo sets date for special elections in Senate By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer
The Larchmont Public Library will hold its first ever open mini-golf tournament on Feb. 11. Photo courtesy Larchmont Public Library
The Friends of the Larchmont Public Library will host the first-ever Larchmont Open Miniature Golf Tournament, which will take place on Sunday, Feb. 11, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., inside the Larchmont Public Library. The tournament is open to all ages and works as a unique fund-raising event that benefits the library. There will also be a special teeoff opening reception and raffle for adults held in the library from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10. Since the events are fundraisers that benefit the Larchmont Public Library, advance tickets are required. Information and tickets are available online at friendsoflarchmontlibrary.org/ minigolf.
To facilitate the Larchmont Open, the Friends of the Larchmont Public Library have partnered with Library Mini Golf, LMG, based in Trumbull, Connecticut. LMG grew out of an idea to raise money to aid Gulf Coast libraries that had experienced damage from Hurricane Katrina. The library hosted the very first min-golf tournament inside a library in the Fall of 2005, turning the library into a complete 18-hole miniature golf course. Needless to say, the event was a tremendous success and the company now works with public and private libraries throughout the Northeast. Local businesses and individuals are sponsoring each of the
18 holes along the library minigolf course, making this first-ever tournament a community-wide event. Space is limited, so it is recommended that interested participants get their tickets early. The Friends of the Larchmont Library are interested residents who contribute to the Library in important ways. Government funding alone cannot finance all the cultural events that our community currently enjoys. The Friends of the Larchmont Public Library is an independent 501c (3) not-for-profit organization that provides money needed for additional programs and events as well books, furnishings, and other needs the library has. Submitted)
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Angelo Carzoglio, 52, was sentenced to 18 years to life for his participation in a string of burglaries that occurred in and around Westchester County in 2014. Photo courtesy Westchester County District Attorney’s office
of jewelry that Carzoglio and his co-conspirators stole from the home in Connecticut. After the incident, police searched Carzoglio’s home in Manhattan and identified a number of items that were stolen
from homes in Westchester. Police also discovered one of Carzoglio’s co-conspirators, a jeweler who bought and sold stolen jewelry out of an office in the “Diamond District” in midtown
Manhattan. Assistant district attorneys Joseph DiBenedetto and Brian Fitzgerald prosecuted the case. CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced a date to fill two pivotal state Senate seats, including Westchester County Executive George Latimer’s vacant 37th Senate District seat. The Cuomo administration has set April 24 as the date for the special election, in which state Assemblywoman Shelley Mayer, a Democrat, is vying for the Senate’s 37th District seat against either Dan Schorr, a former prosecutor in Westchester and New York City and previous Yonkers inspector general, or Sarmad Khojasteh, a commercial litigation attorney from the town of Bedford, both Republicans. As of press time, Westchester County Republicans have not announced who it will select to run against Mayer. The Senate’s 37th District, which has been controlled by Democrats for decades, covers Rye, White Plains, Harrison, Mamaroneck, Yonkers, North Castle, Bedford and Eastchester.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has set April 24 as the date for a special election for two state Senate seats, including Westchester County Executive George Latimer’s vacant seat and one in the Bronx. File photo
The other position in contention is the Senate’s 32nd District seat, another historically Democratic district that covers an area in the Bronx. Success in the special election will be crucial for both the Democratic and Republican parties, as the GOP currently hold a one-person majority, 31-30, in the Senate. “I look forward to electing Democrats to both open seats and finally giving New York voters the functioning Senate
Democratic majority they have repeatedly voted into office, yet been denied,” said Senate Democratic Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins in a release. Democratic victories would give the party a numerical lead and its first majority in the Senate in eight years; however, the party would need to reunite with Democratic state Sen. Simcha Felder, of Brooklyn, who caucuses with the Republicans.. CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com
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Cuomo issues REOI for Long Island Sound tunnel
Town appoints new councilman
From left, Councilwoman Sabrina Fiddelman and Councilman Jeffrey King. Contributed photo
On Jan. 26, the New York State Department of Transportation issued an official request for expressions of interest to solicit ideas from private investors on constructing a bridge or tunnel from Westchester County to Long Island. Photo courtesy NYSDOT
By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer After announcing his plan to pursue a Long Island Sound tunnel at this year’s state of the state address, Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, has taken more steps to make the idea come to fruition by soliciting private proposals. On Jan. 26, the state Department of Transportation, DOT, issued a request for expressions of interest, REOI, seeking input from private investors on engineering, environmental, operations and financial considerations for a future proposal. An REOI is used to assess interest in a project and to solicit ideas and information from interested parties. “Improving and expanding our transportation infrastructure is essential to moving New York forward,” Cuomo said. “We are taking another step to advance an ambitious project that would
reduce traffic on the impossibly congested Long Island Expressway, improve connectivity, and help ensure the region’s future economic competitiveness.” The REOI comes just after the release of an 87-page document in January 2018 highlighting how much it would cost to construct the bridge or tunnel and how much revenue it would generate in tolls per year. According to the DOT’s study, an 18-mile tunnel connecting Westchester County and Long Island could cost approximately between $31.5 billion and $55.4 billion, and could potentially produce $500 million in tolls per year. In 2016, Cuomo secured $5 million for the DOT to test the plan’s feasibility. Cuomo said earlier this month that the construction of a tunnel is “feasible” and would help alleviate the amount of traffic coming from Long Island. Unlike in previous statements, Cuomo’s announcement
last Friday does not mention any link to Connecticut, only to Westchester from Long Island. The DOT’s study proposes connecting either the city of Rye or the village of Port Chester to the town of Oyster Bay in Long Island, among other ideas. However, city officials and residents have always opposed any plan to build a tunnel to Rye as the idea has emerged several times since the 1930s. Master builder Robert Moses and former Gov. Nelson Rockefeller, a Republican, pursued the idea the 1960s, but it fell by the wayside. After facing significant opposition from both local and state-elected officials in Westchester and Long Island, Rockefeller’s proposed Rye-Oyster Bay bridge never transpired. As of press time, Gov. Cuomo’s office has said REOIs are due no later than April 2, 2018. CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com
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Jeffery L. King was appointed to the Mamaroneck Town Board on Jan. 28 to fill the vacant seat left by Thomas Murphy who was elected mayor of the village of Mamaroneck in November 2017. King is a life-long resident of the town of Mamaroneck and works for J.T. Magen, a construction company. King said, “I am honored to be appointed to the Mamaroneck Town Council. I look forward to serving with my fellow board members and having a
productive 2018.” Town Supervisor Nancy Seligson said she is excited to have King join the board along with newly elected councilmember Sabrina Fiddelman. “Jeff [King] brings a fresh perspective to the board that along with newly elected Councilwoman Sabrina Fiddelman and veteran Councilwomen Jaine Elkind Eney and Abby Katz, will enhance the Town Council’s dynamic and work,” Seligson said. Members of the town council
serve four-year terms, however members appointed to fill unexpired terms, such as King, serve until the November following their appointment, at which point they must be elected to the Council. For more information on the town’s boards and committees, please see the town’s website at townofmamaroneckny.org and the town’s Facebook page at facebook. com/TownofMamaroneckNY/ or call the town supervisor’s office at 381-7805. (Submitted)
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The Review, in collaboration with ArtsWestchester, offers a rundown of art-related events throughout Westchester County. You can find our Arts in the Area page each month.
365/12: The Drawings of Gregory Nemec
Arts Alive grants throughout Westchester Film festivals, arts workshops, multicultural programs, free concerts and more will be made available throughout Westchester County in the coming year. With funds from New York State Council on the Arts, ArtsWestchester has awarded 35 grants for community-based arts projects to take place in 2018. These “Arts Alive” grants support artistic expression and community involvement through the arts—from dance and theater to writing and outdoor festivals—by helping to fund proposals from local artists and organizations. Arts Alive grants are awarded in three categories: Arts Alive Project Grants provide Westchester-based organizations and artists with financial and technical support for projects at a grassroots level; Arts Alive Artist Grants support works that relate to the community in a significant way; and Arts Alive Education Grants provide support for partnerships between individual artists or cultural organizations and Westchester public schools (grades K–12). Some examples of these funded projects include: • Money Makin’ Mob (Mount Vernon) – An allday outdoor hip-hop music and dance festival featuring local musicians, dancers and DJs. • YoFi Film Fest Workshops (Yonkers) – Ten Saturday workshops in Yonkers will teach sixth- to ninth-grade students about professional film, television, animation and digital video. • Veterans Writing Workshop (Ossining) – Writing workshops led by artist David Surface will pair local veterans with Ossining High School students for a “story exchange.” Arts Alive grantees are chosen through a competitive process that includes a panel of community members and arts professionals. This program is made possible with funds from the Decentralization Program, a re-grant program of the New York State Council on the Arts. For more information, visit artsw.org/artsalive.
For many artists, the creation of artwork every single day is the foundation of diligence. For Pleasantville artist Gregory Nemec, it was also the foundation for Arc Stages’ new exhibition, “365/12: A Year of Drawings.” Though he did not plan it from the start, his daily illustrations have found their way to the organization’s Schiffman Butterfield Gallery in Pleasantville. In October 2016, Nemec set himself the task of creating daily pen and ink drawings. As he continued, each month was assigned its own theme: for instance, April drawings were about fools and December’s were holiday-inspired. He did not allow himself to use preliminary sketches. Of this challenge, he said, “For the first time in my adult life, I allowed many imperfections to just be. The result is that these drawings are more alive and less rigid than many of my commissioned illustrations.” Each day, Nemec posted his latest drawing to social media and got recommendations from friends for upcoming subjects. He also used prompts from Instagram and researched new topics. This form of collaborative creating led to, as he puts it, “art that wouldn’t have existed any other way.” Each month’s drawings collectively fit together like the pieces of a puzzle, producing a larger work of art. The twelve resulting illustrations are displayed at Arc Stages through Feb. 24. Nemec’s work has appeared in The New York Times Book Review, The Wall Street Journal and more. For more information, visit bit.ly/ArtStages_Nemec.
Paintings find their way from garage to gallery Recluse artist Arthur Pinajian didn’t find much commercial success during his life. Years later, however, he became a highly valued artist when his work was salvaged before its destruction. Better late than never, according to Concordia College’s
OSilas Gallery in Bronxville. The gallery is showcasing the artist’s work in a solo exhibition through March 17. “The Pinajian Discovery: An Artist’s Life Revealed,” curated by Peter Hastings Falk, will display 30 of the artist’s abstract landscapes. In his lifetime, Pinajian created thousands of works—stacks of canvases that were left behind in the garage and attic of his sister’s home. The abstract expressionist painter left instructions for the works to be destroyed; however, when the cottage was purchased by writer Lawrence E. Joseph after the sister’s death, he asked Professor William Innes Homer, a former chair of the Association of Historians of American Art, to examine the collection. Homer assessed that Pinajian “can be ranked among the best artists of his era.” For more information, visit osilasgallery.org.
ic, which all center on the theme of love; however, these are no ordinary romances. The plays, selected from a pool of submissions, offer an offbeat “twisted” view of traditional love stories. For instance, the drama “Worlds Apart” finds high school sweethearts with differing views of their future, and the comedic “Love at First Sight” follows a man and woman who are seeking a love connection but must look beyond their various politically-correct and -incorrect assumptions in order to see each other clearly. Playwrights include Ed Friedman, David Gill, Evelyn Mertens, John Patrick Bray, Lisa Kimball and Wayne Paul Mattingly. Four performances take place on each weekend surrounding Valentine’s Day—on Fridays through Sundays from Feb. 9-18. All performances will take place on the campus of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Pleasantville. For more information, visit axialtheatre.org.
Diana Krall turns up the quiet at The Capitol Theatre Five-time Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist and singer Diana Krall has achieved crossover success with her smoky voice, bop piano styles and pop and rock-infused sounds. She returns to her jazz roots on her latest studio album, “Turn Up The Quiet.” On Feb. 24, Krall takes these roots to the stage at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester. On “Turn Up The Quiet,” Krall, who is the only jazz singer to have eight albums reach the top of the Billboards Jazz chart, reinterprets a collection of eleven intimate jazz standards from the Great American Songbook. The live performance will feature songs from this 2017 album, including romantic standards such as “L-O-V-E,” “Night and Day” and “Blue Skies.” The Canadian singer’s signature contralto vocals and smooth jazz style make old standards seem fresh while still honoring the classic melodies her audiences know by heart. For more information, visit thecapitoltheatre.com.
Axial Theatre offers a twisted view of love Axial Theatre kicks off its annual Twisted Valentines festival for the fourth year. Two weekends feature six one-act plays, both humorous and dramat-
Local theater celebrates Black History Month Irvington Town Hall Theater will celebrate Black History Month on Feb. 24 with 4th Wall Theatre’s production of “for colored girls who have considered suicide when the rainbow is enuf.” In a one-night-only presentation of the Tony- and Grammy Award-nominated play, 20 poems about love, loss, struggle and empowerment are all weaved together in a “choreopoem” by Ntozake Shange. During the fully staged 90-minute production, seven nameless women, who are only referred to by the color by which they were assigned, will knit together stories with movement and music. These stories, which collectively represent African-American sisterhood, will permeate the stage on their own, without the support of a set or costumes. The “for colored girls who have considered suicide when the rainbow is enuf” performance will be followed by a brief discussion and Q&A with director Gwen Ricks-Spencer and the actors. For more information, visit irvingtontheater.com.
These articles appear in the February 2018 issue of ArtsNews, ArtsWestchester’s monthly publication. ArtsNews is distributed throughout Westchester County. A digital copy of the full issue is also available at artsw.org/artsnews.
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SPORTS
The root of the problem LIVE MIKE Mike Smith
Like any proud supporter of the New York Giants, Sunday is shaping up to be a pretty tough day for me. With Super Bowl LII now just days away, I’m going to be forced to watch two of my least favorite teams—the Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots—square off for the Lombardi Trophy after a struggling through a season that was, at least for Big Blue, an unmitigated disaster. So what, outside of a sinkhole opening up underneath U.S. Bank Stadium and swallowing both teams whole, is a Giant fan supposed to root for? I’ll tell you where I stand, even though you won’t like the answer. To me, it’s pretty simple; I’m going to be cheering on Tom Brady and the Pats. I’m just going to be holding my nose while I do it. Sure, the Pats are a detestable franchise. Whether it’s the
unbelievable success they’ve had over the past 18 years, the under-handed tactics they’ve used to maintain their spot on top, or the general smugness and entitlement of the Foxboro Faithful, it’s hard to throw any support at the franchise. If, as the old saying went, rooting for the Yankees is like rooting for U.S. Steel, then rooting for the Pats must be like cheering on Kylo Ren and the rest of the First Order. But as a guy who grew up on classic NFC East battles, I’d still rather see New England add yet another trophy than see the Eagles enjoy their moment in the sun. Sure, the Eagles are a great story this year. They lost their star quarterback, Carson Wentz, in Week 14 to an ACL injury, only to see former starter Nick Foles lead the squad to a conference championship with a few weeks of inspired play. Their defense is downright nasty, and they’ve got a number of talented guys in the backfield who have certainly been fun to watch in
the postseason. But I still remember those playoff losses to Philly in 2007 and 2009. I still remember watching Donovan McNabb and Brian Mitchell tear my team apart on a yearly basis in the early 2000s. And more than anything, I remember the pain of being forced to watch weekly games with my housemates in college—in Central Pennsylvania where Giants broadcasts were tough to come by—and cringing as they’d inevitably break into a rousing chorus of the Eagles’ fight song every time the Birds found the end zone. So no, I can’t in good conscience root for the Eagles on Saturday. Which means, by default, I’m going to have to hope that Brady earns his seventh Super Bowl ring, further cementing him as the greatest quarterback to ever to play the game. Sure, the Pats fans will be loud and obnoxious, but they’re loud and obnoxious anyway. It’s not like one more win is going to make them worse. So here’s to the Pats; let’s hope
On Feb. 4, the Eagles and Patriots will square off in Super Bowl LII. For Giants fans like Sports Editor Mike Smith, that means choosing a team to root for is a dicey proposition. Photo courtesy Wikipedia.org
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Tigers earn win No. 13 BOYS BASKETBALL non-league
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Game Notes: • Jared Bader had 25 points and 10 rebounds for the Tigers • The Tigers are currently 13-3 on the season • With the victory, the Tigers have notched their highest regular-season win total since the 2003-2004 season
By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor It’s been quite a season for the Mamaroneck Tigers, and with the team’s latest win – a 75-48 trouncing of Gorton on Jan. 27 – the program is reaching some unprecedented heights. The victory over the Wolves was the Tigers’ 13th of the year, marking the first time Mamaroneck has eclipsed 12 regular season wins in over decade. Against Gorton, the Tigers controlled the game from the outset, outscoring the visitors 21-5 in the first quarter. Jared Bader led the way for Mamaroneck, scoring a game-high 25 points and grabbing 10 rebounds, while Tommy Martin also proved a force on the offensive end, tallying 18 points. For the Tigers, it was the kind
Tommy Martin brings the ball up the floor on Jan. 27. Martin had 18 pounds and seven rebounds against Gorton.
of all-around performance that has been the team’s calling card this season, and a big reason that the squad’s 13-3 record has been the best since the program’s 14win season in 2003-2004. Although head coach Ty Carver had high hopes for the group coming into the regular season, he has been impressed with the team’s effort – and results – on a daily basis. “I wasn’t sure we would play this well, to be honest; this core group of guys I knew we had talent, but they have struggled with consistency over the couple of years,” he said. “We knew we were capable, but we needed to be more consistent.” The Tigers have shined, particularly, on the defensive end where the squad’s commitment to team play has been readily apparent. Over the course of the team’s first 16 games, the Tigers are allowing just 44.5 points per game. “We have a very unselfish squad here,” Carver said. “And it’s a delight to see that we’ve been playing some good defense.” The Tigers have also been able to overcome injuries en route to their 13 wins, and are currently playing without the services of center Will Sarkozi, who has missed the last five but should return to action soon. In Sarkozi’s absence, other players, including Thomas Plunkett (who had 10 points against Gorton), have picked up the slack. ‘[Plunkett] has done a huge job filling those shoes, because prior to the injury, he wasn’t getting a whole lot of time,” Carver said. “But I think he’s gaining confidence, especially losing key guys and getting the chance to step up.” The Tigers will look for win No. 14 when they travel to Mount Vernon on Jan. 31, after press time, for a showdown with the Class AA-leading Knights. Mount Vernon is currently 8-0 against Section I competition this year, and Carver feels that a strong showing against the perennial favorites could give his team momentum as the postseason looms. “We’re going to have to play a complete basketball game for the full 32 minutes, we’re going to have to embrace the challenge.” Carver said. “I have a tremendous amount of respect for [Head Coach Bob] Cimino, and they have really set the bar for local basketball. We just have to play Mamaroneck basketball.” CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com
James Manetta goes up for a layup against Gorton on Jan. 27.
Ethan Renner feeds a teammate against the Wolves.
Isiah Thomas and Jared Bader converg on a Gorton ballcarrier. Mamaroneck’s defense has played a big role in the team’s 13-3 start.
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