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March 30, 2018 | Vol. 6, Number 13 | www.mamaroneckreview.com
Challenger Bauer wins in Larchmont BOT election By JAMES PERO Staff Writer
New name, same mission
Leslie Gordon, CEO of Feeding Westchester, formerly known as Food Bank for Westchester, unveils a sign with organization’s new name. For more, see page 6. Photo courtesy Feeding Westchester
County Executive Latimer approves immigration legislation By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer Democratic Westchester County Executive George Latimer has signed a bill that protects undocumented immigrants from federal law enforcement agencies. Dubbed the Immigration Protection Act, the county executive approved the legislation—
it passed earlier this month in an 11-3 vote—on March 20. The bill was crafted by county Legislator Catherine Borgia, an Ossining Democrat who proposed a similar idea last year that was eventually vetoed by former County Executive Rob Astorino, a Republican. The policy will prevent Westchester law enforcement officials
from cooperating with federal agencies such as the Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE, and Customs and Border Patrol, as well as prevent county authorities from questioning individuals about their immigration status. The legislation will also require county authorities to ignore detainer requests from federal immigration agents for individ-
uals being held at Westchester County Jail, unless the requests are accompanied by a judicial warrant. “This law makes all Westchester residents safer by increasing trust between communities and allowing Westchester law enforcement officials to focus IMMIGRATION continued on page 11
Preservation Party challenger Sarah Bauer won a seat on the Larchmont Board of Trustees in the first contested election in the village in more than a decade, upsetting the Democratic monopoly on the board and taking down one of its incumbents. According to election results posted by the village clerk on March 20, in a race for two trustee seats, incumbent Trustee Peter Fanelli, a Democrat, was re-elected with 560 votes, while Bauer took home the other board seat with 463 votes compared to Trustee Carol Miller’s 402. Mayor Lorraine Walsh, running uncontested, secured 648 votes to win a second term in office; Walsh, also a Democrat, joined the board in 2016 after former Mayor Anne McAndrews opted not to seek re-election. In total, the race saw 814 votes cast. Fanelli has served on the Board of Trustees since 2012; Miller was elected to the board in 2016 and was seeking her second term. “Even though I am a registered Democrat, I ran on an independent ticket because I felt my message in this local election spoke to issues that are profoundly nonpartisan; the quality of our schools, the aesthetics of our community and our vision for balancing preservation and growth,” Bauer told the Review. Bauer’s Preservation Party— which she says was created as a formality after missing out on the
village Democrats’ nomination process—stems from an ongoing movement in Larchmont to turn the tide of demolitions and subdivisions of historic homes that some claim is destroying the character of the village. The movement to scale back demolition reached a boiling point in 2016 over the proposed demolition of a near-century-old home located at 40 Ocean Ave., which is currently under renewed demolition efforts by KOSL Building Group. A meeting set to decide the fate of the more than 100-yearold home was postponed this week after inclement weather and has not yet been rescheduled. The outcry from residents over increasing development resulted in a revamp of myriad land use procedures and laws passed in 2017 that were designed to help protect against overdevelopment and safeguard the village’s stock of historic homes. Preserve Larchmont, the main advocacy group which has fought against perceived overdevelopment—a group that Bauer has helped to spearhead—has often been critical of the current administration since the debate erupted in 2016, claiming that the Board of Trustees has not gone far enough in ensuring demolitions are curbed. Trustees are elected to two-year terms and serve on a volunteer basis. Bauer, Fanelli and Walsh could not be reached for comment, as of press time. CONTACT: james@hometwn.com
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Village budget proposal to raise tax levy 4.8% By JAMES PERO Staff Writer In an almost $37 million tentative budget released last week, the village of Mama-
roneck will continue to grapple with a state-mandated tax cap and mull a 4.78 percent increase in the tax levy. According to the 20182019 tentative budget, which
was released on March 20, the budget proposes a 0.92 percent overall tax rate increase, which constitutes a 6.09 percent increase per $1,000 assessed value. By comparison,
last year’s budget proposed a 1.8 percent overall tax rate increase and a 6.4 percent increase per $1,000 of assessed value. The proposed budget would fall under the state mandated tax cap of 2 percent. Primarily, according to an
A tentative budget will look to raise the village of Mamaroneck tax levy by 4.8 percent and add new staff members. File photo
attached budget message, the village will be tasked with deciding whether it will continue to provide the same level of service and increase taxes, or cut services in order to comply with the New York state-mandated tax cap—a provision signed into law by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, in 2012 that aims to mitigate property tax burdens throughout the state. The current budget also proposes a spending increase of 3.91 percent which equates to $1.37 million in expenditures over last year’s budget and a more than $200,000 increase in revenue due to increased building permits, parking fines and meters. Adding strain on the village’s budgeting process will be continued increases in employee health insurance costs mandated by the New York State Department of Civil Service. According to the budget, this year’s increase is being set at just under 15 percent, or about $624,000. By comparison, if the village were to stay below the state-mandated tax cap, it would only be allowed to raise an additional $634,000 in taxes, meaning health insurance cost increases would
constitute more than 98 percent of that amount alone. Last year, former Village Manager Richard Slingerland said that employee benefits like pension costs have also continued to soar. From 2001 to 2017, Slingerland said that pension costs rose from just $8,261 to $2.6 million. The village says it also intends to address outstanding capital project needs that include critical repairs to sewer infrastructure, routine resurfacing of roadways, and tree planning and park improvements, as well as adding additional village staff. Specifically, the budget includes additional staffing for an assistant engineer, assistant planner, laborer in the Sanitation Department, a sewer maintenance worker and a part-time assistant marine educator for the Marine Education Center. The village will continue to workshop its tentative budget throughout the next month with several rounds of public hearings slated for March 28 and during Board of Trustees meetings in April. The final adoption date has been set for April 23. CONTACT: james@hometwn.com
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What’s going on... Mamaroneck Public Library
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Teen Tie-Dye Workshop On Tuesday, April 3 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Program Room. Teens will learn a variety of groovy tie-dyeing patterns and techniques from instructor Ellen McTyre. One bandana and one T-shirt will be provided; please bring your own to create more. This program is for teens in grades 6–12. Registration required by calling 630-5875. For more information on hours and programs, visit mamaronecklibrary.org. The library will be closed on Sunday, April 1 and Monday, April 2 for Easter.
Call for Photographs Do you have any photographs of Mamaroneck from the late 1960s and would like them to be part of the library’s exhibit? The Mamaroneck and Larchmont public libraries have selected “1968: The Year That Rocked the World” by Mark Kurlansky for their third community read, and are inviting you to participate. Bring any relevant photographs of the town and village of Mamaroneck from the late 1960s to the Mamaroneck Public Library. Photos of Mamaroneck families and images of the town and/or village from this time period are acceptable. Please put your name and phone number on the back of each photo, and place your pictures in an envelope labeled with your name and phone number. Photographs need to be dropped off the first weekend of March at the Reference Desk, and will be available for pickup the second weekend of May. Please fill out and sign the disclaimer form when dropping off the photos. During the month of April, we are also accepting photos for posting on Facebook. To submit photos for Facebook during the month of April, please email Jack Weiss at jweiss@wlsmail.org. If you have any questions about the process of submitting photos, please contact either Trish Byrne at tbyrne@wlsmail.org, Linda Bhandari at lbhandari@wlsmail.org, or call the Reference Desk at 630-5888.
Walk Your Way to Better Health On Tuesday, April 3 from 10:15 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Community Room. Adults are invited to burn calories and get in shape in this exercise class. Walking is a simple way to get exercise. The class will follow along with Leslie Sansone‘s Walking series. These DVDs are low-impact and take approximately 20 to 30 minutes. Registration is limited to 13 participants. In order to register, call the reference desk at 630-5887. All participants must sign waiver before participating, and should wear comfortable
Read to Mr. Pickles
You’re Never Too Young: Financial Literacy for Kids On Monday, April 2 from 3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. For ages 6 to 8. Just like children learn their ABCs & 123s, saving for a rainy day can be just as fun. Come listen as the author, Rosanna Guardavaccaro, reads her book, “Peter Saves for a Rainy Day.” Then, participants will learn about financial literacy and decorate their savings piggy banks. Online registration required.
1968: A Community Arts Exhibit
On Tuesday, April 3 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Children’s Room. For school-aged children. 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 by calling 630-5894.
From Tuesday, April 3 through Sunday, April 29. The Larchmont Public Library’s Oresman Gallery presents “ONE BOOK – ONE COMMUNITY,” a new exhibit of art in all media by residents of the Larchmont and Mamaroneck communities. The exhibit is free and open to everyone during normal library hours. The artists will host a reception on Saturday, April 7 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Oresman Gallery. The reception is also free and everyone is welcome.
3-D ‘60s Jewelry
The Magic of Scott Johnson
On Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 2 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. in the Tech Lab. Join the library for a demonstration of today’s 3-D printing technology recreating yesterday’s iconic symbols of peace and love. Design your own groovy symbol to be printed and picked up the following week. This program will be held in two sessions, at 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., and is for both teens and adults. Registration is required by calling 630-5875, and please specify which session you would like attend.
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 cards; bank information, if direct deposit of refund desired.
Larchmont Public Library For more information on hours and programs, visit larchmontlibrary.org. The library will be closed on Sunday, April 1 for Easter.
On Tuesday, April 3 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Village Center. For ages 5 to 10. See the show audiences are calling “Superb!”, “A blast!”, and “Heartwarming fun for the whole family.” Join magician and juggler Scott Jameson for an extraordinary performance that will have you laughing out loud and perched on the very edge of your seat. Umbrellas will be plucked from thin air, a drawing will come to life, basketballs will be spun and juggled, and the audience will travel through time. A ticket is required to attend, and will be available before the event. Juggling with Scott Jameson On Tuesday, April 3 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. in the Michael P. Coords Activity Room. For grades six and up. Never mastered the ability to juggle? Come learn from professional juggler, Scott Jameson. Online registration required.
Mario Kart Tournament On Friday, April 6 from noon to 2 p.m. in the Michael P. Coords Activity Room. For grades six and up. Get your game on and go head-to-head with other players on Mario Kart for Wii U. Prizes for first and second place, snacks for all. Online registration required.
Marshmallow Madness! On Friday, April 6 from 3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. For grades 3–5. From cute cuddly creatures to crazy cannonballs, see what you can do during marshmallow madness. Online registration required.
St. John’s Lutheran Church Holy Week & Easter Services Join St. John’s Lutheran Church, located at 122 Fenimore Road in Mamaroneck, for Holy Week and Easter services. On Easter Sunday, April 1, worship will be held at 8 a.m. and10.30 a.m.; there will also be a 9 a.m. Easter breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt.
Larchmont-Mamaroneck Interfaith Council Monthly meeting The Interfaith Council will meet on Thursday April 5 at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 4 Fountain Square, Larchmont, in the Chapter Room at 9:30 a.m. The Rev. Philip Ryogen Schriver will discuss
“One Person’s Buddhist Journey.” All are welcome at this free event. Bring a friend. Refreshments will be served.
Community news Food waste reminder 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.
Comedy Night FUNdraiser A Comedy Night FUNdraiser to benefit the Center for Continuing Education in Mamaroneck will take place on Thursday, April 12 at 7 p.m. at Molly Spillane’s. Hommocks teacher/comedian Ron Nobles along with comedians from the New York City comedy scene will perform. For adults age 21 and over. Tickets are $99 each including a buffet dinner. For more information, visit LMCCE.org or call 698-9126.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester LEGO City Builder Enjoy building city scenes with LEGO bricks at home? Let your creativity loose with LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester’s newest play space: LEGO City Builder. This is an interactive city that visitors can add their own elements and designs right into the display. The new play area includes skyscrapers, police and fire stations, cafes, suburban streets, beaches, a LEGO Friends section and more. Celebrate the grand opening of this exciting new space with photo opportunities and custom builds created by Master Model Builder Anthony Maddaloni. Admission starts at $16.95; children under age 2 are free. Opening hours are Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sundays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester is located at 39 Fitzgerald St. in Yonkers. For more information, call 844-740-9223 or visit westchester.legolanddiscoverycenter.com.
County news Golf course openings The six county-owned golf courses are now open, with the last of the snow melting. The courses are: Dunwoodie, 231-3490, and Sprain Lake, 231-3481, 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. For more information, visit golf.westchestergov.com. Deadline for our What’s Going On section is every Thursday at noon. Though space is not guaranteed, we will do our best to accommodate your listing. Please send all items to news@hometwn.com.
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Food Bank Changes name to
Feeding Westchester Food Bank for Westchester recently announced that it has changed its name to Feeding Westchester. The county’s leading nonprofit hunger-relief organization said it made this change to better communicate not just who they are, but what they do and who they serve. “Our name is changing, but our mission, our work, and our board and staff remains the same,” said Leslie Gordon, president and CEO of Feeding Westchester, adding that the organization is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Feeding Westchester’s mission is to end hunger in Westchester County. With that said, the new name reflects how the organization helps to “feed” Westchester residents. As the heart of a network of more than 300 partners, Feeding Westchester sources and distributes food, and other resources, to towns throughout the county. Gordon continued, “We are Westchester’s largest hunger relief program and are responsible for 95 percent of food provided to those who are hungry in the county. We efficiently invest in storage infrastructure—like freezers, refrigerators and trucks—so that our agency partners don’t have to,
freeing them to focus on serving our neighbors who are hungry. We also safely recover nutritious food that would otherwise go to waste, and we are truly committed to providing people with good, nutritious meals. We make feeding Westchester possible.” Developed by national branding experts and supported by extensive research, the new brand strategy connects Feeding Westchester to the national fight against hunger. “Through our network, we feed people who are hungry in every single town in Westchester. We tackle hunger from all angles,” Gordon said. Despite its affluent reputation, Westchester nevertheless continues to face “hidden hunger” throughout the county. One in 5 people in Westchester are hungry—including 1 in 3 children. According to Gordon, Feeding Westchester is in the second year of its strategic plan, and already on track to reach its goal of distributing 10.5 million pounds of food annually by 2021—
which is the equivalent of 9.3 million meals. “On behalf of the board of directors, I would like to thank our supporters, staff and volunteers who have built and strengthened our organization over the years,” said Maria Bronzi, Feeding Westchester board chairperson. “Our name change is an exciting opportunity to better share the role we play in feeding Westchester.” In announcing the new brand, the organization received support from many elected officials. Westchester County Executive George Latimer said, “Feeding Westchester is an excellent name for an organization that does just that. The work they do serves the often forgotten residents of our county who work hard to feed themselves and their families, and rely on the help this organization can provide. While the last 30 years were successful under their previous name, I look forward to seeing the great work yet to come.” Chair of the county Board of Legislators Ben Boykin said, “I am pleased to be joining the Food Bank of Westchester for this major announcement. The organization’s name now will be synonymous with its mission— Feeding Westchester. That’s im-
Feeding Westchester believes that access to healthy food is a basic right for all people, and delivers fresh produce for the county’s food insecure.
portant, because despite our great blessings, as many as 20 percent of Westchester residents go hungry—one out of every five of our friends and neighbors. Feeding Westchester is the driving force for getting food to organizations to sustain our residents and help alleviate hunger, and now everyone will know that by its name. I wish Feeding Westchester continued success as it celebrates its 30th anniversary.” Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano said, “The city of Yonkers has always been in complete support
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Leslie Gordon, president and CEO of Feeding Westchester, seated at center, poses with volunteers and employees upon the nonprofit organization changing its name. Photos courtesy Feeding Westchester
of Food Bank for Westchester’s mission. This name change is just another step in the right direction. The new name, Feeding Westchester, accurately describes the great work that they do as the leading hunger relief organization in the county, delivering 95 percent of the food that we see at soup kitchens, food pantries and other community agencies. We look forward to continuing to work with Feeding Westchester to bring an end to hunger in our neighborhoods.” White Plains Mayor Tom Roach added, “Feeding Westchester is such a valuable Westchester resource. The good work they do and the lives they positively impact every day are an asset to our community.” For 30 years, Feeding Westchester, formerly known as Food Bank for Westchester, has been the heart of a network of more than 300 partners that provide food directly to the 200,000 county residents who are struggling with hunger. The county’s leading nonprofit hunger-relief organization sources and distributes 95 percent of nutritious food, and other resources, to towns throughout Westchester through soup kitchens, shelters and daycare and residential programs, delivering over 8.4 million pounds of food and 7.5 million meals to people. Westchester’s collaboration with major retailers and corporations, and its expertise in food procurement, storage, and distribution, turns every monetary donation into fresh food provided for our community. To learn more about Feeding Westchester, please visit feedingwestchester.org. (Submitted)
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NY Philharmonic to perform at Hoff-Barthelson Hoff-Barthelson Music School’s 2018 Elaine Stamas New York Philharmonic Educational Residency, featuring members of the New York Philharmonic, will be held on Sunday, April 22, at the music school, 25 School Lane in Scarsdale. Chamber music master classes will be held from 1 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.; a concert featuring members of the NY Philharmonic takes place at 5 p.m. About the Educational Residency and chamber music master classes: The Educational Residency with the New York Philharmonic, now in its 22nd year, gives Hoff-Barthelson students the opportunity to perform for members of the Philharmonic who share their comprehensive knowledge of ensemble playing with these young musicians, guiding them to a higher understanding of technique, musicianship and musical style. Four members of the Philharmonic, Mindy Kaufman, flute; Lisa E. Kim, violin; Rebecca Young, viola; and Ru-Pei Yu, cello, will coach student chamber music ensembles from 1 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. This residency is named in honor of Elaine Stamas, a longtime supporter of the school’s Philharmonic program and member of the board of trustees. About the evening chamber music concert: Join us for a rare opportunity to enjoy a concert of some of the greatest works from the chamber music repertoire performed by world-renowned musicians in an intimate setting. The concert, featuring members of the New York Philharmonic, begins at 5 p.m. A reception hosted by The Friends of Hoff-Barthelson follows. Included on the program are Jean-Marie Leclair’s “Sonata in E minor for Two Violins, Op. 3, No. 5”; Gabriel Fauré’s “Piano Quartet in C minor, Op. 15”; and concludes with Johannes Brahms’ masterful and
New York Philharmonic Member flutist Mindy Kaufman will coach chamber music students at Hoff-Barthelson Music School on April 22. Photo/Christian Steiner
colorful “Piano Quartet No. 1 in G minor, Op. 25.” Additional information, reservations and tickets: Admission to the concert is $28 general admission; $18 Seniors (65+); and free of charge for students. Admission to the master classes is free of charge. Seating is limited. Program and artists are subject to change. Reservations are strongly suggested and can be made by calling 723-1169 or by email to hb@hbms.org. About Hoff-Barthelson Music School: Master classes and chamber music have been a foundation of Hoff-Barthelson’s educational philosophy since the school was founded in 1944. From their earliest stages of proficiency, students are encouraged to participate in chamber ensembles, an opportunity that provides the unique pleasure of making music
with others. Students explore rich chamber music literature under the guidance of Hoff-Barthelson faculty members who are themselves active in New York City’s vibrant chamber music scene. Hoff-Barthelson Music School has achieved national recognition as a premier community music school for its unsurpassed leadership in education, performance and community service. With a faculty drawn from the region’s most talented teachers and performers, the School has long been one of Westchester County’s most cherished cultural resources. Whatever a student’s age or level of musical interest, HBMS’ diverse offerings provide the highest quality musical education, personally tailored to his or her specific passions and goals in a supportive and vibrant community. (Submitted)
County Dems look to steal District 11 seat
Terry Clements, a Democrat, will enter the ring in a bid to win the Westchester County Board of Legislators’ District 11 seat over Republican candidate Jim Freeman in an April 24 special election. Photo courtesy Terry Clements
A longtime Republican seat on the Westchester County’s Board of Legislators will face a stiff challenge from Democrats in an upcoming special election. The seat, formerly held by Republican Jim Maisano, of New Rochelle, is in the crosshairs of Terry Clements, a Democrat, who was selected earlier this month to run for the open seat. Clements and county Democrats will look to widen a 12-4 margin on the Board of Legislators, against Republican candidate Jim Freeman, who also announced his decision to run for Maisano’s seat this month. “I am excited to share my ideas for Westchester County, including fiscal and environmental responsibility, safer schools and sensible gun control laws,” said
Clements said in a statement. Clements is a city of New Rochelle resident, educator at Columbus Elementary School in New Rochelle, and a city Democratic district leader, but has never served in elected office. The open seat spurring the special election—which is set for April 24—was created when Maisano stepped down earlier this year after 21 years in office to take a position as the head of the county Department of Consumer Protection in the administration of County Executive George Latimer, a Democrat. Though Republicans have held the seat consistently throughout the past two decades, they potentially face strong opposition from re-energized Democratic voters who turned out to the polls to
help propel a bevy of Democratic candidates to victory in last November’s elections. On the same day as the election for the county’s District 11, residents will also be casting their votes for a special election for a pivotal state Senate District 37 seat in which Julie Killian, a Republican, is going head-to-head with Assemblywoman Shelley Mayer, a Democrat. That election could be the decider in overthrowing a slim oneseat Republican majority in the New York state Senate. County legislators earn an annual salary of $49,200, and the winner of the race will serve out the remainder of Maisano’s twoyear term, which expires at the end of 2019. -Reporting by James Pero
Latimer names 2 residents to women’s board Westchester County Executive George Latimer has named Shannon Powell, of Larchmont, and Marcie Kaufman, also of Larchmont, to the county’s Women’s Advisory Board. The board works with the Office for Women to address matters of importance to women across Westchester. Powell joins the board with a background in broadcast news, television production and community organizing. Her skills in promoting initiatives and interaction with large community groups will bring needed public outreach experience to her new role. Kaufman joins the board with a legal background and experience providing strategic advice
in a wide variety of areas, including content licensing, copyright, grant compliance, disability laws, federal contracts and corporate governance. Latimer said, “Under my administration’s philosophy, this board will be active on various issues that affect all Westchester residents. The board is tasked with finding solutions to tough challenges. I am proud to announce these two appointments and looking forward to working with Shannon and Marcie, as well as the director of the Office for Women, Robi Schlaff, to tackle any challenges head-on.” The Office for Women is Westchester County’s central resource
for all kinds of information concerning women and families— domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, sexual harassment, legal issues, employment, child care, education, equal pay, financial planning, women’s health, caregiving and aging. Schlaff said, “The mission of the Office for Women is to promote equal rights, independence, dignity and equity for Westchester County women and their families through education and research, direct and contracted services, and by influencing public policy. I am eager to get to work with these new appointees, and the entire Board, to continue our important work.” (Submitted)
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Rye Neck students build models of bridges Rye Neck High School students—who have been learning about the engineering design process in Daniel Moy’s Introduction
to Engineering elective course— were recently challenged to design, construct and test their own bridges as a culminating
Rye Neck High School student Risa Liebmann constructs her own bridge as a culminating activity to her studies in Daniel Moy’s Introduction to Engineering elective course. Contributed photos
activity to their studies. After conducting extensive research and identifying different designs and solutions, the students worked individually or in groups to complete one-to-one scale drawings of their constructions. Then, adhering to size constraints and using limited supplies of materials such as balsa wood, basswood, super glue and balsa cutters, they began building their bridges. “This project was linked to civil engineering and the concept of forces on structures,” said Moy, a teacher and science department chairman. “The overall task was to design and build a bridge that would have the best load-to-mass ratio, meaning it had to hold the most weight and weigh the least to score a top ratio.” Once the students completed their constructions, they weighed their bridges, which were not supposed to exceed 25 grams, and began testing how much weight they could support by pouring sand into a centrally loaded bucket to provide the test load. The challenge was for each bridge to support a load of 15,000 grams. “What is fun for the students is
Rye Neck High School student Zachary Leontiou and teacher Daniel Moy prepare a bridge for the weight challenge.
testing the bridges until they fail or break into many pieces, and then calculating their ratio,” Moy said. “The ultimate point to making a successful bridge is being meticulous in construction: clean cuts of wood, no-gap joints where pieces of wood are glued together,
and symmetry of each side.” Afterward, the students had the opportunity to refine their designs and analyze what they could improve, similarly to how engineers and scientists solve problems in the laboratory and real world.
“I love working on hands-on projects,” freshman Julia DeLitta said. “I loved taking piecing of wood, building [the bridge] myself and then testing it to see the results. The project taught me how professionals design their bridges.” (Submitted)
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Girl Scout Troop #2528 lead a weaving activity to make mats for the homeless out of PLARN (plastic bags). Photo/Alison Maertins
Volunteers from PepsiCo give festival-goers a lesson in Beverage Science at STEM-tastic. Photo/Róisín Butler
All ages attend
STEM Alliance’s annual festival More than 1,200 kids, teens and adults filled the Hommocks Middle School on March 16 for the 5th annual STEM-tastic festival of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Organized by the STEM Alliance of Larchmont-Mamaroneck, this free community event allowed participants to get hands-on with more than 40 fun challenges run by volunteers, partner organizations and businesses from around Westchester County. Building, making, exploring and experimenting was on the agenda with activities in ar-
eas as diverse as chemistry, astronomy, sewing, digital arts and more. “This event is about letting passionate kids go deeper and even work with industry professionals while also letting everyone try STEM learning in new ways and new areas,” said event co-chair Aisha Arenas. Throughout the free Friday night event, attendees could choose from activity stations as well as pre-registration workshops. This year, PepsiCo volunteers ran four fully-booked “Beverage Science” workshops
where participants learned some secrets of product design and had the chance to create their own carbonated drinks. Meanwhile, in the school tech rooms, teams of aspiring woodworkers took part in “Community Build,” a collaboration between the STEM Alliance and Furniture Sharehouse. This maker workshop produced 20 compact dining tables for community members with limited financial means. Beyond the classrooms, the halls and gymnasium were overflowing with hands-on STEM
Kids control a robotic arm at Jupiter Joe’s Astronomy activity. Photo/Alison Maertins
challenges which generated energy and excitement. In one corner of the gym, the Rye Arts Center led an over-sized “Angry Birds” launcher based on physics. One STEM Alliance volunteer exclaimed, “It was high touch, low tech and a big hit!” Nearby, kids crafted marshmallow launchers and vied for t-shirts blasted from an air cannon created by 8th grade inventor Jerry Orans. Just beyond that, would-be engineers got math experiences learning surveying skills
with Catizone Engineering and physics lessons in bridge building from New NY Bridge educator, Andrew O’Rourke. At another challenge station, Premier Chess’ professional chess master, Evan Rabin, played multiple games simultaneously, daring kids to beat him while coaching and teaching along the way. The options were boundless, with little ones and adults equally captivated by activities like geodesic dome building, chromatography and the delightfully messy
craft experience “Make & Take Ninja Stress Balls.” After the event, Murray Avenue School parent Mindy Chopra said, “My kids loved STEM-tastic—you knocked it out of the park once again! We can’t wait to see what you have planned for next year!” To see pictures and to keep in touch with all of the STEM Alliance’s programs and projects, log on to lmstemalliance.org and to learn more, visit lmstemalliance.org/stem-tastic-2018.html. (Submitted)
March 30, 2018 • THE MAMARONECK REVIEW • 11 IMMIGRATION from page 1
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County Executive George Latimer signed the Immigration Protection Act, which was approved by an 11-3 vote in the county Board of Legislators earlier this month. Photo courtesy Westchester County
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lowed for a measure that will allow us to do what we are tasked to do,” he said. Despite support from county law enforcement, members of the Westchester Board of Legislators’ Republican caucus are maintaining that the policy will make Westchester incompliant with federal guidelines. Earlier this month, Legislator Margaret Cunzio, of Mount Pleasant, and Minority Leader John Testa, of Peekskill, both Republicans who voted against the bill, said the county lost an opportunity to cooperate with the Department of Homeland Security to discuss how to construct that
act so that it would be on par with federal law. As of press time, it’s unclear whether the immigration law will make Westchester a sanctuary county, as an executive order from last year by Republican President Donald Trump does not indicate what makes a municipality a “sanctuary” for illegal immigrants. Several elements of the executive order, including one aspect that restricts federal funding from municipalities that are considered a sanctuary, are also being questioned about their constitutionality. CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com
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More Odell drama LIVE MIKE Mike Smith
After a few prolific—yet tumultuous—seasons in New York City, it’s starting to look as though Odell Beckham Jr.’s time as a Giant might soon be coming to an end. And to be honest, I don’t quite know how I feel about that. Since coming into the NFL in 2014, Beckham has been an undeniable force between the lines, rising to prominence thanks to his lightning-quick routes and preternatural ability to wow fans with his acrobatic catches. But the mercurial superstar has also faced a maelstrom of criticism, stemming from both his in-game temper tantrums and a few offfield issues. Those black marks, combined with an ongoing contract dispute with Big Blue’s front office, have fueled speculation that the Giants might finally be willing to part ways with the
wideout. And for a lifelong Giant fan, it’s a weird position to be in. As a player, I can’t remember another—save Lawrence Taylor— quite as dynamic as Beckham. When he’s on the field and motivated, he may just be the most captivating player in the NFL. But I also can’t think of many Giants players though the years who have been quite so to tough to root for. Making exceptions for great talents is nothing new. Heck, Taylor was hardly a model citizen when he suited up for Big Blue, but his ability on the field, combined with the way sports were covered in the 1980s and 1990s, made it easier to look past some of his shortcomings as a human. And when it comes to off-field incidents, I certainly wouldn’t put Beckham in the same category as LT. Taylor’s behavior was actually criminal; where as Beckham, though he’s certainly made some mistakes, comes off more as a petulant, spoiled man-child who seems
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unwilling—or unable—to grow up. But it’s that personality that rubs me, and many other Giant fans, the wrong way. It’s tough to separate Odell the player and Odell the head case when watching the G-Men, because Beckham will invariably follow up a game-breaking play with some sort of knucklehead display, like his now-infamous “dog urinating” celebration from 2017. It becomes exhausting to watch after a while. So should the Giants trade him? No matter where he goes, they’re not going to get an equal return for a player of that character. Sure, they can turn him into draft picks, maybe freeing up a little more cap space for future years, but they’re going to be missing out on an AllPro player in the prime of his career. But does extricating the team from the eternal Odell drama mean the Giants will be closer to contending in the short term? I really don’t know. One thing’s for certain; if
Over the past few days, the Giants seem closer than ever to parting ways with standout wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. Sports Editor Mike Smith doesn’t exactly know how to feel about that. Photo courtesy Wikipedia.org
Odell’s past is any indication, I expect this one to take a few more wacky turns before this eventu-
ally gets resolved. So we should probably strap in and get ready for the ride.
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Game Notes: • Pawling’s Olivia Zoeller & Rye Neck’s Olivia Dunne combined for 30 K’s on the afternoon • The Tigers’ Julia Zoeller put her team on top for good in the top of the 6th inning • Rye Neck will play Saunders on 3/29, after press time By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor Opening day may not have been quite the start that Rye Neck was hoping for, but one early loss won’t do much to dampen the enthusiasm for a team that has its sights set on a sectional title. On Tuesday, March 27, the Panthers fell to visiting Pawling 2-1,
Marissa Santoli fields a groundball against the Tigers.
but head coach Joan Spedafino remains confident that her veteran squad will be able to turn things around as Rye Neck looks ahead to its 2018 campaign. Rye Neck’s first test turned out to be a pitching duel, as Panther hurler Olivia Dunne and Pawling’s Olivia Zoeller each fanned 15 to get off to a hot start this season. Unfortunately for the home team, the Tigers broke through in the top of the sixth inning, when Zoeller’s sister Julia drove in the game-winning runs. According to Spedafino, however, the Panthers won’t read too much into the loss. “We had only been outside four or five times, we didn’t hit and we made some costly errors,” she said. “But I told the team we’re going to take this loss, learn from it, and get better.” And get better, they will. The Panthers come into the season with eight seniors on the roster from a team that reached the Class B softball finals last year,
including Dunne and battery mate Sam Yannuzzi who provide the backbone for this year’s squad. “The two of them have been up together since they were in middle school and they’re both great role models,” Spedafino said. “They’re our leaders and they’re going to take us as far as we are going to go.” But Dunne isn’t the only talented hurler on the team. Good-hitting first baseman Alycia Rodriquez will also see time in the circle this year, giving the Panthers some depth at pitcher. “We’re going to look at the situations and see how it goes,”
Spedafino said. “If we have to go back-to-back, we can give one girl a rest, but we have a lot of confidence in both of them.” The Panthers will be back in action on March 29, after press time, when they travel to Putnam Valley to face a strong Tigers’ team. It’s one of several tough non-league games Rye Neck will have this year, as the Panthers have beefed up their out-of-conference schedule in order to prepare for a potential postseason run. “We’ll play Mamaroneck, we are going to the Pelham tournament along with New Rochelle and Scarsdale, you always want to play the best,” Spedafino said. “It’s only going to help us get better.”
March 30, 2018 • THE MAMARONECK REVIEW • 15 Olivia Dunne throws a pitch against Pawling on March 27. Dunne struck out 15 batters in Rye Neck’s 2-1 loss.
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Sam Yannuzzi looks a Pawling runner back on March 27. Yannuzzi will once again handle catching duties for the Panthers.
Olivia Dunne takes a swing on March 27. Photos/Mike Smith
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