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Sound move Westchester Land Trust announced the permanent preservation of three properties adjacent to the Long Island Sound, totaling 4.3 acres in the village of Mamaroneck. For more, see page 6.
County Board of Health presents 2019 health awards Together with County Executive George Latimer, the Westchester County Board of Health presented the 2019 Public Health Awards on Thursday, April 4, recognizing outstanding contributions to public health in Westchester by five people and one organization and celebrating the accomplishments of the public health community. The presentation at White Plains High School was hosted by the Westchester County Department of Health to celebrate National Public Health Week, which was observed April 1-7.
Westchester County Executive George Latimer presented the winners with proclamations honoring their achievements. “We are fortunate in Westchester to have so many talented professionals, parents and young people volunteering their time to improve the health of our community,” Latimer said. “I congratulate each of these individuals who have accomplished so much on behalf of our veterans, the disadvantaged and our young people. I encourage other residents to follow their inspiring example.”
Latimer thanked the volunteer members of the county Board of Health for safeguarding the county’s health, along with Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler and the Health Department, who work together to preserve, protect and promote the health of Westchester residents. Board of Health President Dr. Robert Baker presented the Dr. Harold Keltz Distinguished Public Health Service Award to Stephanie Marquesano, an Ardsley mother who has made it her mission to raise awareness about
co-occurring disorders, which are the combination of one or more mental health challenges and substance misuse/addiction, in both prevention and treatment. “The tragic loss of her 19-year-old son, Harris, transformed Stephanie Marquesano into a passionate and persistent advocate,” Baker said. “Stephanie has worked alongside mental health professionals to promote an integrated and comprehensive treatment approach, to help BOARD continued on page 10
Measles outbreak hits Northern Westchester Measles has been confirmed in eight Westchester County children, six are siblings, and all are from Northern Westchester. None of the children attend public schools or childcare programs. The children range in age from six months to 14 years old. The Westchester County Department of Health is working with the families and healthcare providers to identify locations where the children may have exposed others. The children, who were not vaccinated, appear to have been exposed to Measles in Rockland County and Brooklyn where there have been ongoing outbreaks. Anyone who has not been vaccinated can get the vaccine free through the county Health Department. Call 995-5800 for an appointment. County Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler urged parents of unvaccinated children to make it a priority for their children to receive the MMR vaccine, which covers measles, mumps and rubella. “With the increasing number of measles cases in our surrounding area, I strongly urge all parents who have not vaccinated their children against measles to reconsider,” Amler said. “Measles is highly contagious, and nine out of 10 people who are not immune and are exposed to measles will become infected. People can spread measles before they even know they are sick. People
without immunity can catch measles just by being in a room for up to two hours after a person with measles has left. Measles can be a serious infection which can result in pneumonia, swelling of the brain, hearing loss and death.” Measles is a viral disease
“With the increasing number of measles cases in our surrounding area, I strongly urge all parents who have not vaccinated their children against measles to reconsider.” – Dr. Sherlita Amler, County Health Commissioner
that starts with fever, runny nose, cough, red eyes and sore throat. It’s followed by a rash that spreads over the body. Measles is highly contagious and is spread from person to person by coughing or sneezing. Measles infection can be serious and more severe in young infants, pregnant women and people with a weak immune system. People are at risk for getting sick up to 21 days after being exposed. Individuals are considered protected or immune to measles if they were born before 1957, have received two doses of measles-containing vaccine or have had a lab test confirming immunity. Anyone who believes they may have been exposed should contact their healthcare provider. (Submitted)
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Latimer recipient of ACE Community Builder Award Recognizing his commitment to building stronger communities and affordable homes throughout Westchester, County Executive George Latimer received the ACE: Henry V. Kensing Community Builder Award at the Allied Community Enterprises, ACE, 2019 Dinner Gala. ACE is a non-profit organization that seeks to elevate awareness of local housing needs, and develop affordable housing for low and moderate income households. The award is named after the late Henry Kensing, former ACE vice president, Mount Kisco mayor and town justice, and long-time Westchester County activist. Kensing understood the importance of building diverse, resilient communities, and it is in his spirit that Latimer was selected for the prestigious honor. “When I first took office as Westchester County executive, I made a personal commitment to ensure that every resident living in Westchester had an equal opportunity to succeed,” Latimer said. “Developing affordable homes for low and moderate income households is essential to that mission. We need to elevate awareness of our critical housing needs, and develop support programs that help
to create stronger communities. Hank Kensing was an exemplary public official; I was honored to have known him.” Under Latimer’s leadership, Westchester County has begun construction on 336 affordable housing units throughout Westchester, with approvals pending for an additional 234 units. An additional 394 units have been proposed, totalling 964 units as of February 2019. “Housing is an essential building block in developing strong communities,” said Joan Arnold, executive director of ACE. “George Latimer understands this completely. It is for this reason we are delighted to present the Henry V. Kensing Community Builder Award to Westchester County Executive, George Latimer. Even before George was elected, he was talking to and meeting with the not for profit Housing Coalition. From these meetings, he created a comprehensive list, including a Housing Needs Assessment, revitalizing the Housing Opportunities Commission, wastewater reform and sourceof-income legislation. George has moved forward on all this and, more. This is exactly what leadership looks like in the Kensing mode, and George is making
Recognizing his commitment to building stronger communities and affordable homes throughout Westchester, County Executive George Latimer received the ACE: Henry V. Kensing Community Builder Award at the Allied Community Enterprises 2019 Dinner Gala. File photo
great strides in rebuilding an inclusive and sustainable Westchester County and for that we should all be thankful.” Kensing died on Oct. 24, 2016, leaving behind a legacy in the affordable housing arena. Each year, the award is given to a public servant who has proven their pledge of safe and affordable housing to residents across Westchester. (Submitted)
Bringing Arts to a neighborhood near you
ArtsWestchester—with major support from White Plains Hospital and Con Edison—will launch its new ArtsMobile with a ribbon cutting and hands-on arts activities for children and families, kicking off an ambitious schedule that aims to bring free arts programming into areas that traditionally have little or no exposure to the arts. The ArtsMobile is a colorful RAM van custom-fit with all kinds of art supplies. It will travel
Westchester County brining free, engaging arts projects to audiences of all ages. From April through October, the ArtsMobile is scheduled to conduct more than 80 workshops at places such as White Plains Housing Authority sites, Westchester County festivals, neighborhood parks and community events. Professional teaching artists will lead hands-on activities such as print-making, ceramics, painting, botanical drawing, land-
scape drawing and mask-making. Research continues to support the fact that engagement in arts activities and creative expression enhances healing, coping and overall health and well-being. Early exposure to the arts has also been found to play a positive role in academic performance and measurable success later in life. (Submitted)
ArtsMobile launch Saturday, April 13 @ 11 a.m. White Plains Housing Authority’s Lakeview Apartments 120 Lake St., White Plains, NY 10604
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Westchester Land Trust announced on April 10 the permanent preservation of three properties totaling 4.3 acres on Taylors Lane, in the village of Mamaroneck. These environmentally sensitive parcels are adjacent to the 35-acre Otter Creek Preserve, a nature preserve owned and managed by the Westchester Land Trust, WLT. The conservation of this land will buffer the Preserve from further development, thereby protecting vital wildlife habitat and the water quality flowing into Long Island Sound. In the 30 years since the organization’s founding in 1988, WLT has preserved nearly 8,400 acres throughout Westchester and eastern Putnam counties. The preservation of these parcels followed the village Planning Board’s granting a subdivision approval to Richard and Caroline Alter for three additional lots at
their 1000 Taylors Lane property. As a condition of approval, the board required that the 3.2-acre lot closest to the Creek be transferred to a conservation organization and WLT accepted the transfer in March. The two other lots, totaling 1.1 acres and each approved for the construction of one residence, were purchased by WLT with funds donated by private individuals. “Westchester Land Trust is deeply thankful for the generosity of those individuals who provided critical financial support to enable this acquisition. We are continually inspired by the community’s passion for Otter Creek and are honored to expand the protection of this environmental gem,” WLT President Lori Ensinger said. All three parcels will be protected in perpetuity from development and managed by WLT as
part of the existing Otter Creek Preserve. WLT originally acquired Otter Creek Preserve as part of a transfer from The Nature Conservancy in 2015. Otter Creek represents WLT’s largest preserve in southern Westchester, and the most ecologically diverse of its 30 preserves in the region. The largest privately-owned tidal wetland protected as a nature sanctuary in Westchester County, Otter Creek was also designated a Geologic Area of Particular Concern by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation in 1978, and shortly thereafter, the village of Mamaroneck declared it a Critical Environmental Area. Otter Creek Preserve is located along a three-mile stretch of coastline on the Long Island Sound within which are found 90 percent of the remaining productive salt marshes in the county. The vibrant mix of coastal wa-
ters, marsh, wooded wetlands, uplands and vernal pools makes the Preserve an important site for migratory birds, marine life, insects, reptiles and amphibians, fish and mammals. The Preserve also offers recreation opportunities including a 3/4-mile forested trail that runs alongside the wetland. There is a seasonally active Osprey nesting platform, first erected in 1994 by The Nature Conservancy and members of the local community, and recently restored by WLT staff and volunteers in March. Otter Creek Preserve also plays an important role in mitigating climate change. Tidal marsh ecosystems, such as those found at the Preserve, are one of the most highly effective at sequestering carbon from the atmosphere and transferring it into rich organic soils held by their roots. That carbon can remain in the soil for thousands of years, making wet-
land protection and restoration a vital natural climate solution. Over the past several years, WLT has received grants from the Westchester Community Foundation, the Land Trust Alliance and the National Fish & Wildlife Foundation (Long Island Sound Futures Fund) in support of its acquisition of the Preserve, as well as several projects to enhance its natural habitat. The most recent and extensive project involved the restoration of the 12-acre coastal forest, through the removal of invasive plants, and the installation of more than 600 native trees and shrubs. WLT will be dedicating the next several years to the maintenance of the restoration site and will be seeking summer interns to assist. To learn about WLT’s land protection work please call John Baker, land conservation projects manager, at 234-6992 or john@westchesterlandtrust.org. (Submitted)
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Westchester Land Trust announced the permanent preservation of 4.3 acres of environmentally sensitive parcels. The conservation of this land will buffer the Preserve from further development, thereby protecting vital wildlife habitat and the water quality flowing into Long Island Sound. Photo/David Freeman
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MHS Policy Debate Team wins states
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Curtis Blanks deserves to be paroled By CLIFFORD JACKSON This coming June Anthony Curtis Blanks will have a parole hearing. He was convicted of the murder of Larchmont Police Officer Arthur Dematte in 1976. He has been in prison for 43 years for a crime that was not entirely his fault. What we have seen over the last 20 years has been a concerted effort by the Larchmont police, especially Chief John Poleway and police across the country to describe Mr. Blanks as some “rabid dog” that mercilessly murdered a retreating officer who was trying to help him. That narrative contradicts what happened at not one but two jury trials and what the forensic evidence detailed. On Oct. 12, 1976, Blanks was wandering on Metro-North tracks after having not eaten for two days after getting loss on a trip from Missouri. Dematte was responding to a simple case of trespassing as one of the jurors stated in the first trial. Blanks was obviously delir-
ious in this state but stated that Dematte drew his revolver on him. Witnesses said that Dematte was retreating at the time of the shooting. Forensic evidence said that it showed Dematte moving toward Blanks at the time of the shooting. The first trial resulted in a hung jury to acquit on the murder charge. One juror stated that if this was a manslaughter charge this case could have been adjudicated in 20 minutes. All of this contradicts what Poleway and the Larchmont PBA having been saying for years. I have spoken to two people who know Blanks and have said, “Tony Blanks is an articulate and soft-spoken guy that is remorseful about the shooting but that he was not the aggressor.” Mr. Blanks is in his late 60’s and is suffering from prostate cancer and is in failing health and categorically poses no threat to society. That narrative used by white cops who know about this case and the Larchmont police to keep Blanks in prison is a ca-
nard. The Larchmont chief and many other white cops have been perpetuating a policy of retribution for officer Dematte’s murder. They are making sure “that Blanks rots in prison.” That has been Poleway’s reason and every chief of police before him at the Larchmont Police Department. Yes, Officer Dematte’s family suffered an incalculable loss. Yet black men have been killed by white cops year after year throughout the history of this country unjustifiably and have not spent a day in jail or prison. It is time to show some compassion for Anthony Curtis Blanks who has more than paid his debt to a brutally racist criminal justice system that has always stated “white lives matter more than black lives in every aspect of this society.” I will be making every effort to help Anthony Curtis Blanks get paroled. Clifford Jackson is a resident of Larchmont. The views expressed are his.
The Mamaroneck High School Policy Debate Team won the state championship in both the varsity and novice divisions. From left, the duo of senior Susanna Weber and junior Stefan Suben won the varsity crown, while the freshmen tandem of Rayeed Rahman and Jacob Miller won the novice division. Photos courtesy Mamaroneck High School
Congratulations to the Mamaroneck High School Policy Debate Team. In just its third year, the debate team won the state championship in both the varsity and novice divisions in a dominating performance over the weekend. The duo of senior Susanna Weber and junior Stefan Suben won the varsity crown, while the freshmen tandem of Rayeed
Rahman and Jacob Miller won the novice division. All four debaters also received speaker awards in their respective divisions. In addition to winning the championship, several other teams qualified for the elimination rounds. In the varsity division, juniors Jacob Ross and Nathan Karas made it to the semifinals, where they bowed
out to Weber and Suben, while in the novice division, the teams of freshmen Conrad Runte and Ari Kass Amsterdam, and Jarrod Land and Jackson Owen, and the team of junior Anthony Behpour and freshman Jake Blechman also made it deep into the elimination rounds. Additionally, freshmen Veronica Rubin and Derek DeVito also won speaker awards. (Submitted)
2019-2020 PROPERTY TAX REPORT CARD Budgeted Proposed Percent 2018-19 Budget Change 2019-20 Total Budgeted Amount, not including Separate Propositions 138,940,301 139,875,230 A. Proposed Tax Levy to Support the Total Budgeted Amount 1 125,356,075 126,523,397 B. Tax Levy to Support Library Dept, if applicable 0 0 C. Tax Levy for Non-Excludable Propositions, if Applicable 2 0 0 D. Total Tax Cap Reserve Amount Used to Reduce Current Year Levy, if applicable 0 0 E. Total Proposed School Year Tax Levy (A + B + C + D) 125,356,075 126,523,397 F. Permissible Exclusions to the School Tax Levy Limit 6,194,577 4,876,588 G. School Tax Levy Limit, Excluding Levy for Permissible Exclusions 3 117,718,871 121,646,809 H. Total Proposed School Year Tax Levy, Excluding Levy to Support Library debt and/or Permissible Exclusions (E – B – F + D) 119,161,498 121,648,809 I. Difference: (G – H); (negative value requires 60.0% voter approval) 2 1,442,627 0 Public Scholl Enrollment 5,600 5,634 Consumer Price Index
Reserve for Repairs Reserve for Workers Compensation Reserve for Tax Certiorari
.7% .9%
1. Include any prior year reserve for excess tax levy, including interest. 2. Tax Levy associated with educational or transportation services propositions are not eligible for exclusion under the School Tax Levy Limit and may affect voter approval requirements.
.9%
3. For 2019-2020, includes any carryover from 2018-2019 and excludes any tax levy for library debt or prior year reserve for excess levy, including interest.
.6% 2.44%
Balance at 1/31/2019
Projected Balance at 6/30/19
Intended Use
9,247 0 3,272,532
9,247 450,000 5,272,532
To pay for unexpected repairs To pay for tail claims To pay for refunds of prior year’s taxes
To be replaced with 2019-2020 form when available.
Actual Projected 2017 – 18 2018 - 19
Adjusted Restricted Fund Balance Adjusted Appropriated Fund Balance Adjusted Unrestricted Fund Balance Adjusted Unrestricted Fund Balance as a Percent of the Total Budget
5,731,779 1,883,300 4,761,186
5,732,779 600,000 5,433,808
3.4%
3.9%
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Phase 1 upgrades to MHS' Memorial Field complete
The first games played on the improved field were played on Saturday, March 30 but the boys and girls lacrosse teams. Photos courtesy Mamaroneck School District
Thanks to a generous community member donation, Phase I of our capital project improvements to Mamaroneck High School's Memorial Field is complete. Projects completed include: • New turf • New paver walkways, including a plaza/pep band area and landscaping • Extended bleachers to seat approximately 250 more people • New sound system • Banner wall • New 50-foot flagpole A new elevated press box/filming platform facility is expected to be complete sometime in April, and construction of a new team room and bathroom facility at the Southwest corner of the field will begin this summer. "It has been so refreshing to see a vision like this come together," said Steve Brugge, Mamaroneck School District's director of facilities. "It was a pleasure to
Phase I of the Mamaroneck School District’s capital project improvements to its Memorial Field was recently completed.
work with this family to make the project a reality, and we are
so grateful for their generosity." (Submitted)
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Together with County Executive George Latimer, the Westchester County Board of Health presented the 2019 Public Health Awards on April 4, recognizing outstanding contributions to public health in Westchester by five people and one organization and celebrating the accomplishments of the public health community.
The county Board of Health awarded the J.R. Tesone Youth Public Health Service Award to Jack Waxman, center, for his creativity in promoting the dangers of vaping to his peers. The board also presented Stephanie Marquesano, right of Waxman, with the Dr. Harold Keltz Distinguished Public Health Service Award for her efforts to raise awareness about co-occurring disorders.
other Westchester families avoid losing a son or daughter to an accidental opioid overdose. She has partnered with students, educators and the county’s Department of Community Mental Health to promote peer awareness and prevention throughout Westchester public schools.” To highlight her work, White Plains High School students who are peer leaders in the school’s Co-Occurring Disorders Awareness group described their outreach activities as part of this year’s CODA Week celebration, which were developed in collaboration with the harris project, Marquesano’s not-for-profit agency. The board also awarded the J.R. Tesone Youth Public Health Service Award to Jack Waxman, 18, of Scarsdale, for his creativity in promoting the dangers of vaping to his peers and for his effective and collaborative lobbying for legislation to ban the sale of flavored e-liquids and reduce youth access to tobacco. “Jack took action on multiple fronts to combat the scourge of vaping on his peers,” Baker said. “He would not be cowed by big
business or sophisticated marketing. While still in high school, Jack produced a powerful video on the dangers of youth vaping and appeared on Good Morning America to draw national attention to this issue. He also worked diligently behind the scenes to influence public policy by writing to, meeting with and developing relationships with prevention organizations and policy makers to advocate for stricter local, state and federal regulation of vaping products to curb teen vaping.” The board also recognized four Public Health Honorees: • Dr. Glenn Albright, a clinical psychologist from Bedford who directs the Veterans Equine Therapy program at 13 Hands Equine Rescue in Bedford. Through therapeutic work with horses, Albright helps veterans who experience post-deployment stress, and their families, free of charge. • Abe Baker-Butler, 17, of Rye Brook, is a leader of Students Against Nicotine, a student-led nonprofit organization, and a peer educator and trainer on preventing teen e-cigarette use. He has advocated for Tobacco 21 legislation
and increased restrictions on vaping-related products at the county and state level. • Shauna Porteus, of Irvington, is the Community Services Librarian at the Yonkers Public Library, which she has helped grow into a vital resource for advocacy and community support. She applied for and was awarded a grant to pilot a case management program at the library, where patrons are linked to needed services, including housing, jobs, health care and government programs. WJCS Center Lane is the county’s only LGBTQ+ youth and community education center. It serves young people ages 13 to 21, providing social and recreational activities, support groups, individual counseling, social justice and advocacy, as well as workshops and leadership training. “Improving public health takes creativity, commitment and collaboration,” Amler said. “We are grateful to all our honorees and to all our non-profit partners for enhancing and supporting the Health Department’s mission of promoting and protecting public health.” (Submitted)
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Filmmaker headlines Media Arts Fest in Peekskill Coming off his Oscar nomination as director of “First Reformed,” veteran filmmaker Paul Schrader will discuss his celebrated career April 13 at the Hudson Valley Museum of Contemporary Art. Sponsored by the Peekskill Film Festival, Schrader’s appearance is one of the marquee events that comprise Art Industry Media, AIM, 2019. The weekend festival, themed “Peekskill: Projecting the Future,” will see the historic riverfront city transformed into an exciting multi-sensory experience. A variety of venues will join together to host eye-opening programs that showcase the Hudson Valley’s attributes as a breeding ground where art, industry and media intersect. The weekend’s worth of mostly free attractions, now in its second year, is coordinated by the AIM committee of the Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce. In addition to Peekskill Film Festival and Hudson Valley Museum of Contemporary Art, participating organizations
for AIM 2019 include Antonia Arts, Arts 10566, Bantam Tools, Lincoln Depot Museum, Peekskill Arts Alliance, Peekskill Clay Studios and Peekskill High School’s Robotics Program. “An Evening with Paul Schrader” is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 13. Known as “one of Hollywood’s greatest outliers” for the raw reality and spirituality of his work, among Schrader’s memorable creations are the screenplays for director Martin Scorsese’s “Taxi Driver,” “Raging Bull,” and “The Last Temptation of Christ.” Other Schrader films include “American Gigolo,” “Hardcore” and “Affliction.” His 2018 Oscar-nominated film, “First Reformed,” starring Ethan Hawke, is described as “a gripping thriller about a crisis of faith that is at once personal, political and planetary.” Using clips from his films, Schrader will comment on how he created his characters, and on his combative relationship with the Hollywood establishment.
He also will share his ideas for the future of movie distribution and how it can benefit indie filmmakers and their audiences. Priced at $25, tickets can be purchased through peekskillfilmfestival.org. Among other programs of interest at AIM 2019:Panel discussion on economic development for businesses of all sizes, moderated by longtime lawmaker George Oros, with speakers from the state, county and local level. 9:30 a.m. April 13, Lincoln Depot Museum. Interactive robotics demonstration at Peekskill High School. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Peekskill High School. AIM is presenting a $1,500 grant to the school’s robotics program. Futurist Bre Pettis, a pioneer of 3D printing as co-founder of MakerBot, will discuss next-generation media technology at Westchester Community College Center for the Digital Arts. 10-11 a.m. on April 14. The full schedule of events for AIM ’19 is at artindustrymedia. com. (Submitted)
As part of Peekskill’s AIM 2019 weekend celebration of the arts, “An Evening with Paul Schrader” on April 13 features the acclaimed filmmaker revisiting his unforgettable characters and projecting the future of cinema. Contributed photo
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Daisy Drafting Design LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 02/28/19. Office: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 28 Soundview Street Apt. A, Port Chester NY 10573. Purpose: Any lawful activity. Notice of Formation of Integration Physical Therapy, PLLC. Arts of Org. filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 04/03/2019. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 26 Greyrock Drive, Greenwich, CT 06831. Purpose: any lawful activity. Notice is hereby given: that the planning board of the town of Eastchester will hold a public hearing on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at 7:00pm. at the Town of Eastchester Town Hall, 40 Mill Road, Eastchester New York on the application of Burrata Wood Fired Pizza, for Architectural Review to propose facade improvements affecting the premises known as Section 44, Block 3, Lot 10 on the Tax Map of the Town of Eastchester, New York and known as 425 White Plains Road. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEES OF THE MAMARONECK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing of the qualified voters of the Mamaroneck Union Free School District, Westchester County, Mamaroneck, New York, will be held in the Tiered Classroom at Mamaroneck High School at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 for the presentation of the budget document. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual Meeting and Election of the Mamaroneck Union Free School District, Westchester County, Mamaroneck, New York, will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, for the purpose of voting upon: Adoption of the budget for the 2019-2020 fiscal year; and 2. Election of two members of the Board of Education for full three-year terms, beginning July 1, 2019, and ending June 30, 2022, to succeed Rina Beder and Sari Winter. The vote will be taken between the hours of 7 o’clock a.m. to 9 o’clock p.m. in each of the four election districts at the following places: 1. Central Election District: The voting place of this Election District shall be the Central School, Palmer Avenue, Larchmont New York. 2. Mamaroneck Avenue Election District: The voting place of this Election District shall be the Mamaroneck Avenue School, Mamaroneck Avenue, Mamaroneck, New York. 3. Chatsworth Avenue Election District: The voting place of this Election District shall be the Chatsworth Avenue School, Larchmont, New York. 4. Murray Avenue Election District: The voting place of this Election District shall be the Murray Avenue School, Murray Avenue, Larchmont, New York. A qualified voter shall vote at the place herein above designated within the School District and Election District in which such qualified voter resides. Voting machines will be used to record the vote.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that personal registration of voters is required.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that voter registration for the District is ongoing until Thursday, May 16, 2019 from 9:00 o’clock A.M. until 3:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time), Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays, at the office of the District Clerk, Mamaroneck Union Free School District, 1000 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York, NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that for the purpose of preparing a register for each election district, the members of the Board of Registration shall meet at Mamaroneck High School, 1000 W. Boston Post Road, on the following day and for the indicated hours: Wednesday, May 15, 2019 Superintendent’s Office from 7:00 -10:00 a.m. Conference Room N101 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Registration shall meet during the Annual Meeting and Election at the election districts (each elementary school) for the purpose of preparing a register for meetings or elections to be held subsequent to such Annual Meeting or Election. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that immediately upon the completion of the register so prepared by members of the Board of Registration, and not later than five days prior to Tuesday, May 21, 2019, the register shall be filed in the District Clerk’s office and thereafter shall be open to inspection by any qualified voter of the school district between the hours of 9 o’clock a.m. and 4 o’clock p.m. on each day up to and including Monday, May 20, 2019, except Sundays and also available for inspection on Saturday, May 18, 2019, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that any person who shall be registered with the Board of Registration of the school district, and who has voted in 2015, 2016, 2017, or 2018 in a School District election, or who shall be registered to vote in general elections, shall be entitled to vote at said election without re-registering with the School District. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that petitions nominating candidates for office of member of the Board of Education must be filed in the Office of the District Clerk, 1000 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York, between the hours of 9 o’clock a.m. and 5 o’clock p.m. not later than thirty days preceding the date of election of members, to wit, April 22, 2019, and shall be subscribed by not less than 34 qualified voters of the district. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that copies of the text of any resolution which will be presented to the voters at this Annual Election and a statement of estimated expenses for the ensuing year will be completed and copies made available at each schoolhouse in the district in which a school is maintained, from 9 o’clock a.m. to 3 o’clock p.m. on each day other than a Saturday, Sunday or holiday during the fourteen days immediately preceding said Annual Election, to wit, May 7, 2019 to May 21, 2019, inclusive, and also on said Annual Election Day. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that any and all further propositions to be placed upon the ballot shall be by petition filed in the Office of the District Clerk not later than thirty days preceding the day of election, to wit, April 22, 2019, and shall be subscribed by not less than 87 qualified district voters. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be applied for at the Office of the Clerk of the District. Such application must be received by the District Clerk at least seven days before the election, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available in the said office of the clerk on each of the five days prior to the day of the election, except Sundays and also available for inspection on Saturday, May 18, 2019, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a Real Property Tax Exemption Report prepared in accordance with Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law will be annexed to any tentative/preliminary budget as well as the final adopted budget of which it will form a part; and shall be posted on District bulletin board(s) maintained for public notices, as well as on the District’s website By order of the BOARD OF EDUCATION Joanne Rice / District Clerk
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Quiz whiz LIVE MIKE Mike Smith
As a sports junkie, I feel it’s important to recognize greatness regardless of your rooting interests. Sure I’m a Red Sox fan, but I’ve come to truly appreciate the way truly exceptional players—even Yankees like Aaron Judge—can transcend the game with their singular talents. It’s that mindset that allowed me to be mesmerized by the Michael Jordan of the 1990s, even as he was eviscerating the Knicks teams I loved so much. On Tuesday night, I realized I was once again witnessing something special. But it wasn’t the play of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikita Kucherov or Mike Trout that had me buzzing; it was the quick buzzer-finger—and wit—of “Jeopardy!” contestant James Holzhauer. On April 9, Holzhauer shattered the single-day win total record in the 55-year history of the popular TV game show, finishing
with an astounding $110,914, a pretty nice windfall for the Las Vegas-based sports gambler. But it wasn’t just his final score that was noteworthy, it was also the way he played the game. I’ve been watching “Jeopardy!” religiously since I was a child. The game show was on just about every night as my family and I sat down to dinner, and we would tune in to test our wits in between meatloaf and conversation. I still watch “Jeopardy!” almost every night with dinner, calling out the answers (when I know them) as a sort of reflex. But watching Holzhauer over the course of his—to date—four wins, I found myself concentrating more on his strategy than in the answers to the questions. Each night, the 34-year-old would build up a big early lead by uncovering the Daily Double and betting everything he had. Seeing him rack up big dollar totals on the difficult questions with machine-like precision became somehow thrilling to me. And his Final Jeopardy! wagers? Those have been absolute
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works of art. On Tuesday night, Holzhauer’s gamble allowed him to finish with a total that, when read as months, days and years, numerically spelled out the day of his daughter’s birth. That’s a bonafide superstar move, akin to singles-hitter Wade Boggs crushing 24 home runs in 1987 just because sportswriters were chiding him on his lack of power. I have no idea how long Holzhauer’s win streak is going to last, but I’d guess it will go on for quite a while. On Tuesday night, he topped his second closest competitor by more than $100,000 and during his reign, not one of his opponents have even come close to beating him. But all good things—even Ken Jennings’ 74day reign as “Jeopardy!” champ in 2004—must come to an end. But as long as Holzhauer sticks around, I’ll be tuning in. And unlike the answers on “Jeopardy!,” that’s not even a question.
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On April 9, 34-year-old James Holzhauer broke the single-game ‘Jeopardy!’ win total with $110,914. Sports Editor Mike Smith believes that anyone who appreciates greatness should be tuning in to watch him compete. Photo courtesy Wikipedia.org
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Tigers drop home opener SOFTBALL
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Game Notes: • Millie Bohn, Julia Jakob & Taylor Pryor all doubled for Mamaroneck • The Tigers tied the game in the 3rd inning • Mamaroneck is still looking for its first home win By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor Mamaroneck could not quite secure a victory in their home opener on April 7, as the Tigers’ softball team fell to visiting Clarkstown South 6-3 in a backand-forth affair. But even though the game—and the early portion of the season—have not gone the Tigers’ way, head coach Susan Hannon is confident that her squad has what it takes to make a dramatic turnaround as they set their sights on the postseason. Trailing 3-0 in the third inning, the Tigers roared back to tie the game on doubles by Millie Bohn, Taylor Pryor and Julia Jakob. Unfortunately for the Tigers, however, late-game defensive miscues proved costly, as Clarkstown was able to retake the lead for good. “I think we struggled a little bit against a different type of pitcher, but we were able to tie it up,” Hannon said. “Unfortunately, our defense just fell apart and that cost us.” The loss dropped the Tigers to 1-3 on the year, a far cry from where many pundits believed Mamaroneck would be at this point in the season. But Hannon is quick to point out that the team’s schedule, which has already seen them take on top teams like Suffern, Mahopac and Arlington, is a challenging one that should serve to get the club ready for the tests within the league. “We’ve started the season playing against some tough teams and tougher pitchers, and early on, that tends to be weighted more in favor of the pitchers
Tava Kasper throws a pitch against Clarkstown South on April 8. The Vikings topped the Tigers 6-3.
Caliegh Shapiro makes a throw from second base against Clarkstown South. The freshman is part of a young infield group for the Tigers.
because hitters just haven’t gotten the live reps yet,” she said. “There were some people who picked us to be a top team this year, but our idea was always to take it just one game at a time.” With more challenging games coming up next week against John Jay and undefeated White Plains, Hannon is hoping that her team begins to gel. Offensively, the team has shown flashes—including the third inning against the Vikings and a strong first inning in a 9-3 victory over Arlington—but will need to be more consistent in the coming weeks. “We’ve got 14 players and all 14 are capable of contributing defensively and with the bat,” Hannon said. “We don’t have any real weaknesses in our lineup, but hitting is contagious. Hitting takes confidence.” The Tigers will be back in action on April 12, when they host league foe Mount Vernon. “We’ve been through about 20 percent of the season and we can’t wait forever,” Hannon said. “We are just going to have to rely on each other if we want to succeed.” CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com
Jordan Pryor applies a tag on a stolen base attempt. Photos/Mike Smith