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Killian picked as lt. governor candidate New York that is more affordable, accountable and accessible for all families and I am honored to join Former Rye City councilwom- his team as a true partner.” an and two-time state Senate Killian will hope for a better candidate Julie Killian has been outcome in November after sufpicked to run as lieutenant gov- fering two consecutive defeats ernor in Marc Molinaro’s upcom- in races for state Senate. Just last ing bid to unseat Andrew Cuomo. month, The Republican statewide she was defeated last month convention is scheduled to take by state Assemblywoman Shelplace on Wednesday, May 23, af- ley Mayer, a Yonkers Democrat, ter press time, where Molinaro, in what was being called a pivotal a Republican and the Dutchess special election for the 37th DisCounty executive is expected to trict Senate seat. be nominated as the GOP candiShe also lost a bid for the same date to run for governor in this seat in 2016 to state Sen. George November’s election. Latimer, who vacated the posiMolinaro announced his selec- tion this January to take office as tion of Killian on Sunday, May 20. Westchester County executive. “Julie Killian is a champion Prior to that, Killian spent six for people who have no voice, years on the Rye City Council, who are left behind, who are in serving from 2012-2017. crisis and she will never back During her last campaign, down from the challenges that Killian has called for a handful are facing our state,” Molinaro of ethics reforms in Albany, insaid in a statement. “I’m proud cluding term limits. She was also to have Julie as my partner in this a critic of New York’s economic campaign to restore New Yorkers’ development programs, which belief in the future of our state.” seem to reward political donors. Killian’s name was suggested If chosen by the New York Refor the position by a panel Mo- publican State Committee, Molinaro created in April to find a linaro will seek to defeat Cuomo, runningmate. The panel was or- a Democrat, in November. ganized by John Cahill, an offiIn a statement on Facebook, cial in former Gov. George Pat- the state Republican committee aki’s administration, and Mon- applauded Molinaro’s pick for roe County Executive Cheryl lieutenant governor, saying KilDinolfo. lian will “restore transparency, According to Molinaro’s cam- fiscal responsibility and honesty” paign, at least 20 candidates were in New York government. considered for the position, inCuomo is facing a primary cluding Dinolfo, the leading can- against actress Cynthia Nixon, didate who eventually stepped who is known for her political aside to support Killian. activism for public education and In a statement released by Mo- women’s health. linaro’s campaign, Killian said, “Marc and I share a vision of CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com

By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer

Not so fast

Members of the Westchester delegation of elected officials have filed a report on storm response in the aftermath of two severe nor’easters earlier this year. Utility companies Con Edison and NYSEG were routinely criticized for their inadequate response to those storms which left residents without power for extended periods of time. For more, see page 6. Photo/James Grasso

Mamaroneck school budget passes, overrides tax cap By JAMES PERO Staff Writer In an overwhelming vote on May 15, the Mamaroneck public school budget passed, successfully overriding a state-imposed tax cap for the second year in a row. The $138.9 million budget was passed by 78 percent of voters—1,346 yes votes in support of the 2018-2019 budget to 383 votes opposing it—and raises the tax levy by 3.97 percent. Because of the tax cap override, a vote of 60 percent in favor or more was required in order for the budget to pass. The budget marks a 2.84

percent spending increase over the current year’s budget and exceeds the 2.87 percent tax cap. “This budget—which prioritizes staff additions to accommodate enrollment growth—will enable us to maintain favorable class sizes, continue to move the district forward in what it hopes to accomplish and achieve, and provide student support services to meet a range of student needs,” said Superintendent Dr. Robert Shaps in a statement. Behind Mamaroneck’s override is the school district’s ever-expanding enrollment which has ballooned throughout the last several years. According to

numbers provided by the district, since 2010 Mamaroneck has gained 640 students making it an outlier amongst neighboring school districts. That enrollment uptick marks a 13 percent increase of the district’s student body overall and is the equivalent of adding about one elementary school’s worth of students. Enrollment growth is not factored into either the state-imposed tax cap or the calculation of how much state aid a school receives. Earlier this year, the school district convened a subcommittee on space and enrollment, consisting of residents and educators,

to help decide the best course of action for the district’s future. That group held its first meeting in March. Due to increasing enrollment, the 2018-2019 budget also adds a little more than 21 full-time staff positions which includes three full-time teaching positions and four teaching assistant positions. While this budget adds staffing, constraints over the years have led to some budget cuts, including a 2017-18 budget which scaled down an extra-help program called APPLE, A Place People Learn Excellence, cutting BUDGET continued on page 9

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Parking meter fees set for rate hike

Village of Mamaroneck parking meter fees are set to be raised by as much as two-fold after a resolution passed last week by the Board of Trustees. File photo

Some parking meter fees across the village of Mamaroneck are set to increase by as much as two-fold per hour. After a local law passed unanimously by the village Board of Trustees on May 14, meter fees will be raised in certain areas from 25 cents to 50 cents per hour while other zones will see increases of 10 cents for 10 minutes to 25 cents for a half an hour. The law, however, won’t go into effect until it’s signed off on by the New York secretary of state as per state law, and until new signage is posted. The parking meter fees will come as a part of an ongoing effort to revamp the village’s park-

ing systems, namely a lingering initiative to replace outdated meters on Mamaroneck Avenue. Despite years of debate, a decision on what to do with outdated coin-operated parking meters currently stationed on Mamaroneck Avenue has yet to occur. According to Assistant Village Manager Daniel Sarnoff, who spoke to the review in March, the village will eventually install new single-space smart meters on Mamaroneck Avenue that are capable of resetting the metered time when a patron leaves a space, but has yet to decide on a specific company. The Board of Trustees has, however, moved forward on up-

dating modes of payment for travelers in Mamaroneck agreeing to adopt a mobile app payment system earlier this year. The app, which can be downloaded for free on any Internet-enabled smartphone, will afford users the ability to pay for parking on their phones and even add time to their metered parking remotely, if needed. It will charge users 25 cents per transaction. In Westchester County, the use of mobile app-powered parking payments has gained popularity in recent years with downtown business districts in White Plains, Yonkers, Bronxville and Tarrytown employing its use. -Reporting by James Pero

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What’s going on... Mamaroneck Public Library

from ages 6 months to 12 months old.

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 630-5894.

ABC Preschool Storytime: Create, Grow, Learn For more information on hours and programs, visit mamaronecklibrary.org.

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.

Bilingual Storytime – Hora del cuento bilingüe On Mondays from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Program Room. A drop-in Spanish/English storytime for children of all ages with caregivers. Join us every Monday for a Spanish-English storytime consisting of stories, songs and a craft. Los lunes de 10:30 a.m. a 11 a.m. en la sala de programas. Una hora de cuentos en español e inglés para niños de todas las edades con cuidadores/ as. Únase a nosotros todos los lunes para contar historias en español e inglés con historias, canciones y una artesanía.

Walk Your Way to Better Health On Tuesdays 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 clothes and sneakers.

Happy ‘Lappy’ Mommy & Me On Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Program Room. Stop by to bond, play, and sing with your baby with Marie. For caregivers with babies

On Tuesdays from 3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. in the Program Room. This program consists of stories, songs, and science, art and math concept activities appropriate for children age 3 to 5 years old. Registration is required by calling 630-5894.

Read to Mr. Pickles On Tuesdays 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.

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 Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Program Room. Jam at the library with songs and a stomping good time with Marie. For children ages 18months to 36 months old. Registration is required by calling 630-5894.

Larchmont Public Library For more information on hours and programs, visit larchmontlibrary.org.

Chair Yoga with Vincenza Madonia Join Certified Yoga Instructor Vincenza Madonia, for these four sessions of Chair Yoga. Chair Yoga consists of arm, leg and head movements, as well as twisting your torso, which are done while seated in a chair. There are also standing movements that use a chair for support. Walk-ins are welcome. Tuesdays at 10 a.m. on June 5, 12, 19 and 26.

Legal & financial planning for Alzheimer’s disease A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease is devastating. But having a plan ahead of time can make dealing with that diagnosis easier for everyone involved. This session, led by Jody Addeo, will offer information about legal and financial issues to consider, how to put a plan in place and how to access legal and financial resources near you. Topics covered will include making legal plans that fit your needs; legal documents you’ll need; how to find legal and financial assistance; practica strategies

for making a long-term plan of care; and government programs that can help pay for care. Wednesday, June 6 at 11 a.m.

Stranger than fiction book group: ‘Meditations,’ by Marcus Aurelius One of the world’s most famous and influential books, “Meditations”, by the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius (A.D. 121–180), incorporates the stoic precepts he used to cope with his life as a warrior and administrator of an empire. Ascending to the imperial throne in A.D. 161, Aurelius found his reign beset by natural disasters and war. In the wake of these challenges, he set down a series of private reflections, outlining a philosophy of commitment to virtue above pleasure and tranquility above happiness. It not only provides a fascinating glimpse into the mind and personality of a highly principled Roman of the second century but also offers today’s readers a practical and inspirationa guide to the challenges of everyday life. Books are available in the library now. Thursday, June 7 at 7 p.m.

Animal blessing and pet parade Mamaroneck United Methodist Church, 546 E. Boston Post Road, across from Chase Bank, is hosting an Animal Blessing Event on Sunday, June at 12:30 p.m. The event will feature individual animal blessings, a pet costume contest and parade, and a petting zoo. Humane Society of Westchester– New Rochelle will host a table and bring an ambassador animal. Donations to Humane Society of Westchester, such as blankets and sheets, are welcome. See their website for wish list. The event, rescheduled from May 20, is free and open to all, rain or shine. Animals should be leashed or in carriers. Event held on front lawn or indoors if it rains. Bring the whole family. For more information, call Rev. Karen Burger at 698-4343.

Playland’s 90th anniversary Westchester County Executive George Latimer invites everyone to celebrate Playland Amusement Park’s 90th Anniversary season on Saturday, May 26, starting at noon. Anniversary fun begins at 11 a.m. with a display of vintage cars. Starting at 11:30 a.m., entertainment will be

on the move as costumed characters and special visitors dressed in period clothing wander through the park. Rides will open at noon. A dedication and cake cutting ceremony will take place at the Music Tower Theater stage at 12:30 p.m. Mini cupcakes will be distributed to parkgoers while supplies last. Discount admission is $15 on May 26, which is good for unlimited rides until the park closes at 11 p.m. Admissions go on sale at 11 a.m. Grab a seat in front of the Music Tower Stage to hear DJ Celebration Entertainment play sounds from the ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s and today from noon to 5 p.m. Playland’s Kiddyland DJ will also entertain with the “Play it DJ” show in three performances at 2 p.m., 4 p.m., and 6 p.m. There will be chances to win a raffle for a season pass as well as the Playland prize wheel with valuable giveaways including park, beach, poo and mini-golf admission, and commemorative items including a 90th Anniversary tee shirt.

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. 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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Bellows third-graders experience Japan Day Donning traditional Japanese kimonos, third-graders at F.E. Bellows Elementary School participated in a variety of hands-on activities and workshops to immerse themselves into the Japanese culture. Deeply connected to the third-grade curriculum, the annual Japan Day celebration took place on May 11. Throughout the day, the stu-

dents—who had been studying the culture, geography, food and history of Japan—learned about the significance of kimonos and discussed what school is like for students in Japan. They also tasted traditional food, practiced calligraphy by writing Japanese words with a brush and ink, created origami and learned about kendo, the modern Japanese martial art.

appreciation of other cultures. “They learned how we can be different, yet similar,” she said. “The day gave students a “They also learned about the glimpse into the life of a Jap- importance of rituals and traanese student,” said Ann Cul- ditions both in Japan and maylagh, a third-grade teacher be even their own lives. In the and team leader. “We provid- end, they saw how we are all ed students with an authentic globally connected.” experience covering various The celebration was made facets of life.” possible thanks to parent volunCullagh added the expe- teers and members of the Japarience allowed students to nese community, who provided gain a greater global perspec- insight into numerous Japanese tive and sensitivity, as well as traditions. (Submitted)

From left, F.E. Bellows’ Luciano, Benjamin, Henry and Dalia create origami. Photos courtesy Rye Neck school district

Third-grader Ethan practiced calligraphy during the annual Japan Day.

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United Westchester board announces

storm response findings In response to the two March Nor’easters, United Westchester, co-chaired by Westchester County Executive George Latimer and New York State Assemblyman David Buchwald, have released recommendations and a 49-page report on the failures of the utilities to the Public Service Commission, Con Edison and NYSEG. United Westchester is the unprecedented group of local, county, state and federal officials working together to find solutions to prevent and better respond to storms. The in-depth report and its series of early recommendations were compiled from the views of these elected officials. “These recommendations are not silver bullets—there is no silver bullet,” Latimer said. “We need a series of intelligent things to occur for this to work. Most importantly, for this system to work

the utilities and the local governments need to work hand in glove. What this report does is make very specific recommendations about what can be improved based on the specifics of what we all saw those days.” Buchwald added, “The many officials who contributed to this United Westchester Power Outage Report shared insightful observations, describing what was too often a disorganized utility response to the outages of March. This in-depth report finds a broad range of problems that need to be addressed so that power restoration efforts in Westchester County can be significantly improved.” Following a robust discussion of concerns and ideas, elected officials were asked to respond to a questionnaire about the

problems with the storm response in their communities, and ideas for improvements. The questionnaire included 21 categories which covered: • preparation • communication • coordination of crew • dry ice/water distribution • preventative maintenance. The report also makes public the creation of a 12-member Executive Committee to coordinate the work of United Westchester. United Westchester’s recommendations are: • The Public Service Commission, as well as Con Edison and NYSEG, should perform an analysis of their ability to forecast the severity of future storms and their process of preparation. • Utility companies should invite county, state and feder-

al officials to participate in prestorm conference calls when they are held. • Utility companies must fully integrate the contact information they receive from elected officials into their emergency response outreach. • Con Edison officials should reevaluate their intergovernmental conference calls. • Utility companies should revisit the practice of using robo-calls to inform customers of the status of their power. • The utility companies need to significantly improve their internal communication processes during storm emergencies • The utility companies and the Public Service Commission should rigorously reevaluate the functioning and reliance on the mutual aid system for power

outage restorations. • Utilities should devise a better approach for providing government officials information as to how many and what kind of crews are providing services to each municipality. • NYSEG should commit to providing liaisons to municipalities at the start of storm restoration work, rather than days later. • Con Ed should strengthen their municipal liaison program. • Utility companies should engage all government partners to identify an up-to-date and comprehensive list of critical facilities that are in immediate need of attention when their power goes out. • A dialogue should be initiated between governments and utilities about whether it is possible to better help vulnerable customers. (Submitted)

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Several nor’easters this year have put added strain on utility companies. But poor response performance left customers without power for days, and in some cases weeks. Photo courtesy wikipedia.org

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Financial report portends major county budget gap RTP inks 10-year deal with new food vendor

A new financial report by Westchester County’s budget director forecasts a ballooning 2018 budget gap despite increasing sales tax revenue. Photo courtesy westchester.gov

By JAMES PERO Staff Writer A recent financial review of the Westchester County budget has lawmakers cautioning against a deficit which they say may only continue to balloon. The current budget deficit projection for the 2018 fiscal year, which was forecasted by Lawrence Soule, the county budget director], at a county Board of Legislators’ Budget and Appropriations Committee meeting earlier this month, will stand at $28.7 million. That number, however, does not factor in a looming contract negotiation with the Civil Service Employees Association, CSEA, the county’s largest union, which has been operating sans contract since 2011. During a committee meeting, Soule forecasted that the contract could end up totaling upwards of $40 million. “After years of one-shot budget gimmicks, over-estimations of revenues, refusal to look at ongoing sources of revenue and neglect of important contracts, the county is looking not only at a significant deficit this year, but an ongoing

structural deficit of around $20 million,” said county Legislator Catherine Borgia, chairwoman of the Budget and Appropriations Committee, in a statement. As a result of a $20 million structural deficit—which comes as a result of the county spending more money than it generates in revenue—lawmakers will likely be forced to look at the prospect of increases taxes by raising the property tax levy. Under the previous administration of Republican County Executive Rob Astorino, who was elected in 2010, taxes were never raised. Astorino lost re-election in November 2017 to George Latimer, a Democrat who took office as county executive in January. Also as a result of a budget gap, the county will be forced to draw on its fund balance. According to Soule, for the fiscal years of 2017 and 2018, lawmakers are looking at a 61 percent reduction of fund balance if used to fill in those shortfalls, a reduction that could directly affect the county’s AAA credit rating from Moody’s, a financial service and credit rating agency. That rating affects the county’s

ability to borrow and issue bonds at preferential interest rates and could prove increasingly important as the Federal Reserve continues to increase borrowing rates. In the county’s favor has been better than expected sales tax revenue which compared to 2017 revenue is up 6.4 percent, and can be attributed to increasing gas prices of which the county takes a share through taxes. The stability of that growth remains to be seen, however. In March, state Comptroller Thomas Dinapoli issued a report forecasting a more modest sales tax increase, adjusting the county’s projected 3.7 percent increase to a 2.8 percent increase—a number more in line with previous years’ actual rates. While a deal to privatize the county’s airport would have also injected additional revenue into 2018’s budget, Latimer’s administration has since pumped the brakes on the plan conjured by Astorino. In defense of sidelining the deal, lawmakers have cited its lack of impact on the structural deficit, instead labeling it a “band-aid.” CONTACT: james@hometwn.com

County closer to raising smoking age to 21 The Westchester County Board of Legislators is nearing an approval of a bill that aims to tighten regulations on smoking by increasing the age for those allowed to purchase tobacco products. After closing a public hearing on May 21, the board is expected to vote on the bill at its next regular meeting scheduled for June 4. Proposed in February by the county’s Democratic caucus, the bill would restrict any person

less than 21 years of age from buying tobacco or related products, like e-cigarettes, rolling papers or pipes. According to county lawmakers, the law would decrease the amount of individuals who become regular smokers, including young adults. Democrats proposed to increase the smoking age last year, but the legislation failed to gain any support from Republicans, who, through a bipartisan coalition, held a majority

on the board at the time. As of press time, the Democratic caucus holds a 13-4 majority on the 17-member Board of Legislators. If approved in Westchester, the bill would be similar to what other counties have passed in their respective municipalities. Rockland County passed a measure last month raising the age to buy tobacco or related products, while the town of New Castle passed similar legislation earlier this month.

The Rye Town Park Commission has accepted a 10-year deal with owners of the popular Thornwood restaurant, The Barley House, to run the restaurant and food and beverage stands at Rye Town Park and Oakland Beach. File photo

By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer The Rye Town Park Commission has agreed to terms with a Thornwood restaurant group to operate the park’s restaurant and food and beverage stands for the next decade. The park commission voted unanimously on May 9 to officially accept the lease agreement with the group, which has named the park’s restaurant Barley on the Beach. Rye Town Supervisor Gary Zuckerman, a Democrat and president of the park commission, said the agreement includes two fiveyear period contract extension options. According to the contract, the commission will take 6 percent of the restaurant operator’s gross revenue each year. “We’re really hopeful this will be an extremely successful restaurant that benefits the park and all those use it,” Zuckerman said. The park’s restaurant and concession stands usually start operating on Memorial Day weekend. But since the contract was finalized so late, Zuckerman said Barley on the Beach isn’t expected to open for business until someNew York City and 10 other counties, including Suffolk, have also outlawed the sale of cigarettes to people under the age of 21. Nassau County enforces similar legislation, but restricts the sale of tobacco products to those under the 19. As of press time, the statewide age for purchasing tobacco products is 18. According to the state Department of Health, smoking kills about 28,000 New Yorkers each year, and there are roughly 750,000 in the state living with a serious smoking-related illness. -Reporting by Franco Fino

time later this summer; he added the vendors may potentially serve hamburgers and hot dogs along the beach in the meantime. As of press time, the restaurant’s menu has not been made public, but it is expected to serve food similar to the company’s other outlet known as The Barley House, which is located in Thornwood in the town of Mount Pleasant. The Barley House features American bar classics like appetizers, burgers, sandwiches and draft beer. The owners of the restaurant operate another bar food-friendly eatery along the waterfront in Tarrytown known as Barley on the Hudson, which opened last summer. The process for finding a new vendor began last summer when the park commission issued a request for proposals; however, it didn’t initially draw many restaurateurs interested in a long-term operation, stalling the process for months. The park commission’s previous contract with Homestyle Caterers, which owned and operated the Ocean Grille at Rye Town Park and several Nathan’s Famous hot dog stands on the grounds, expired last October. The company was not

among the finalists in the process that began last year. Homestyle Caterers’ enterprise at the park only lasted one year, as it served as the replacement for the park’s former long-time restaurant Seaside Johnnies, which ceased operating in 2016. The park commission received permission last year from Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, to negotiate food-service contracts up to 20 years with restaurateurs. Under current state law, the park commission cannot entertain an agreement with a concessionaire that exceeds three years without special approval from the state. The park, which overlooks Oakland Beach and the Long Island Sound, is located off of Forest Avenue in the city of Rye. The 62-acre green space and beachfront offers seasonal swimming and year-round use for passive and semi-active events. The park commission consists of members from the city and town of Rye, the villages of Port Chester and Rye Brook, and the Rye Neck section of the village of Mamaroneck. CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com

Westchester County is moving closer to banning the sale of cigarettes and other tobacco-related products to those under the age of 21. Photo courtesy Lea Aharonovitch

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Jandon scholarship recipients announced

Opinion-Editorial

Embassy move continues anti-Muslim sentiments By CLIFFORD JACKSON

The 15 recipients of the 2018 Jandon Scholarship are joined by members of the Cecil Family and the Westchester County Board of Legislators. Photo/Teresa Toscano

The Westchester County Board of Legislators and the Jandon Foundation announced on May 16, the recipients of scholarships in the 2018 Jandon Scholars program. The program, now in its 19th year, awards $12,000 over four years to Westchester public high school seniors who meet certain academic requirements and financial eligibility guidelines, to help them complete their college educations. This year’s 15 scholarship recipients were celebrated at a ceremony at the Rotunda of the board’s Legislative Chambers. “You all have a lot to offer,” said Alec Cecil, son of Jane and Donald Cecil of Harrison who founded the program in 1999. “We want you to get through school and go on to successful careers and have families and to contribute to your communities and hopefully to the world. You are exceptional young people.” At the ceremony, Board Chairman Ben Boykin, a White Plains Democrat, urged the students to remember the moment as a turning point in their lives. “This is a moment in your life and I want you always to remember this,” he said. “Twenty, 30, 40 years from now, remember this moment be-

Below is a list of this year’s scholars, the high schools they attend and the colleges they will be attending: • Stephanie Trejo, Fox Lane High School & SUNY New Paltz • Emily Urias Velasquez, Fox Lane High School & SUNY Cortland • Angelina Ragin Rivera, Lincoln High School & Fordham University • Natanya Beckford, Mount Vernon High School & Hofstra University • Crystal McFarlane, Mount Vernon High School & Rochester Institute of Technology • Ashley Freeman, Nellie Thornton High School & College of Saint Rose • Raphael Morris, New Rochelle High School & SUNY Delhi • Valentina Loaiza, Peekskill High School & Cornell University • Camila Orellana, Peekskill High School & University at Buffalo • Dejanelle Smith, Roosevelt High School & Lehman College • Asia Thomas, Roosevelt High School Early College Studies & Lehman College • Taylor-Jayne Knight, Sleepy Hollow High School & Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute • Erick Lojano-Quispe, Sleepy Hollow High School & Syracuse University • Jennifer Ortega-Salazar, White Plains High School & Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute • Develyne Petion, White Plains High School & SUNY Oswego

The Trump administration’s establishment of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem is a continuation of the brutally racist policy that this administration has exhibited against the Muslim community. It is a slap in the face to Palestinians living in Jerusalem and a continuation of the reign of terror of the “white western world” on Muslims. Jerusalem, along with Mecca and Medina are three of the holiest cities within the Islamic faith. Jerusalem specifically is cited as the venue of Muhammad’s last journey before he was taken into the heavens in

620. It is a sacred city of prayer for hundreds of thousands of Palestinian Muslims. This establishment reinforces the occupation of Palestine and the apartheid condition that millions of Palestinians suffer daily in Gaza, East Jerusalem and the west bank. There are scores of Palestinians being killed by the Israeli police protesting this vicious move by the Trump administration. Along with the Muslim ban, and Trump’s withdrawing from the Iran deal brokered under Obama, is a direct message to the Muslim world that war has been declared upon them. Pamela Geller and Stephen Gorka, virulent anti-Islamic oper-

atives, are close friends of Trump and have been a part of his administration supporting this aggression upon the Muslim community. The so-called state of Israel was established in violation of international law. The U.N. Charter specifically said “that you cannot assign land unless you receive the consent of a majority of the people living there.” The Palestinians never gave that consent to either the partitioning of Palestine in 1947 or the establishment of the occupation of Palestine in 1948. Clifford Jackson is a resident of Larchmont. The views expressed are his.

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Special thanks were extended by both Cecil and Boykin to Melanie Montalto, Jandon Scholars program coordinator, for her 15 years of work with the program.

cause this is putting you on the path to success.” One of the distinctive aspects of the Jandon Scholars program is that it follows students through their college careers. Awards are provided in annual, increasing increments, and scholarship recipients have access to a network of hundreds of alumni who have come through the program. The Jandon Foundation is a private foundation created by

Jane and Donald Cecil of Harrison. The Cecils funded the Mount Vernon “I Have a Dream” program in 1987 and began funding the Neuberger Museum of Arts’ “Writing Through the Arts” program in 1993. The Foundation’s primary philanthropic interest lies in education with particular interest in helping students from financially disadvantaged and under-educated families succeed. (Submitted)

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its director, an English, science and math teacher. In 2016 the school district also cut its transportation services, excluding private school students from using the bus service on days when public schools aren’t

in session. Compounding the problem is the expanding cost of employee benefits which will see about a 1 percent increase over 2017-2018 budget. Four out of the five major bargaining units for the district’s

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Latimer announces next steps for county airport Delivering on his promise of transparent government, partnering with the people of Westchester County and the “Good Neighbor” Policy, County Executive George Latimer announced his strategy to move forward on planning the future of the Westchester County Airport. “We are laying out a process, without presuming what the final product will be, that results in a combination of citizen input, legislative discussion, executive branch review, input from professionals who run the airport and ultimately public policy that is set by my office and the Board of Legislators,” Latimer said. “This is what I believe has been missing in terms of dealing with airport issues. We have a responsibility to get to the best public policy with public input.” The four main areas of the airport plan are: • Master plan • Governance • Operations • Citizen involvement Master plan The development and adoption of a plan that will serve as

a roadmap to guide the airport through the coming years in all facets of its operation. The county is long overdue in its 2012 commitment to the FAA to develop a master plan. The FAA has been cooperating with the county and agreed to extend its deadline until July 15. To avoid losing the $1.38 million grant, and to avoid jeopardizing future FAA grants, the county will be submitting The Astorino Administration’s Master Plan without prejudice. The Latimer Administration plans to immediately start working on a supplement to the Astorino Administration’s Master Plan that will incorporate additional public input and a full county Board of Legislators review. The Latimer Administration will also ensure the Terminal Use Restrictions remain in place. Governance Over the past two years, the prior administration has submitted for Board of Legislators, BOL, review plans that would change the governance of the airport, and allow a private sector entity to exert operational

control over the airport. The 2016 plan was rejected by the BOL, and the 2017 plan was not acted on by the BOL. We are now encouraging the board to explore the issue. A public hearing will also be held on the matter. Operations The Latimer Administration will conduct a thorough review of every facet of airport operations, researching the external concerns over flight volume, noise, drainage, environmental impact, flight paths, landing altitudes, type of equipment used, frequency, curfews, operations of Fixed Base Operators, parking, etc. Community input meetings will be held on this topic. Many of these issues will be part of the ongoing work of the Airport Advisory Board. Citizen involvement Westchester County residents are our full partners in the discussions about the airport, accordingly, we intend to do the following: Announce new members for the Airport Advisory Board, including community representatives from local jurisdictions on June 1. (Submitted)

Westchester County Executive George Latimer, a Democrat, announced his plan for the county airport at a press conference on May 16. File photo

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Westchester Land Trust to celebrate 30 years David Rockefeller’s legacy of conservation and philanthropy will be celebrated at the West-

chester Land Trust’s 30th Anniversary Annual Benefit on June 2; the event will take place at the

private Rockefeller Family Estate in Pocantico Hills. The venue is an elegant recreation center and

Pictured is the June 2 itinerary for Westchester Land Trust’s upcoming 30th annual benefit.

gathering place used by the family for almost 100 years. Funds raised at the event will be used by Westchester Land Trust, WLT, to permanently preserve open space throughout the county, including

more than 1,000 acres of currently active projects. “We would like to thank and recognize Houlihan Lawrence, EMM Wealth, Westchester Bank, Beam Suntory and Serendipity Magazine for their generous support of our benefit. Kudos to Patti J. Howard and her dedicated Benefit Committee for volunteering their time to help plan a festive evening,” said Lori Ensinger, president of WLT. “We have many exciting land protection projects on our horizon and have so much to celebrate.” In March of 2018, WLT announced the permanent protection of 60 acres of the Hudson Pines Estate, the Westchester County home of the late David and Peggy Rockefeller. This major milestone marked the eighth conservation easement on Rockefeller family lands that WLT completed. Located in both the village of Sleepy Hollow and the town of Mt. Pleasant, Hudson Pines is an important component of an already notable conservation corridor including the 1,500-acre Rockefeller State Park Preserve. Its preservation protects diverse woodlands, meadows and wetlands, provides habitat to a great diversity of plant and animal species, buffers the nearby Pocantico River—an important tributary to the Hudson River—and preserves an iconic view from Rockefeller

State Park and surrounding lands. Tickets to this magical evening include a strolling dinner with savory food stations, live music and dancing, exciting silent auction items and themed entertainment. VIP tickets include intimate guided tours by Historic Hudson Valley docents, and a VIP reception before the main event begins. For further information about the event, or to purchase tickets, please contact Michelle Pleim development and special events coordinator, at 234-6992 ext. 22, or michelle@westchesterlandtrust.org. Based in Bedford Hills, the WLT works with public and private partners to preserve land in perpetuity and to enhance the natural resources in Westchester and eastern Putnam counties—a densely populated region under persistent threat from the pressures of development. Through the use of conservation easements and outright acquisition, WLT’s efforts benefit the longterm health of these communities by safeguarding air quality, food supply and community character, as well as critical watershed areas. Since its founding in 1988, WLT has preserved almost 8,000 acres of open space including 745 acres of preserves owned by the organization which are free and open to the public year round. (Submitted)

The injury bug LIVE MIKE Mike Smith

For those in the sports world, injuries are unfortunately something that comes with the territory. Whether it’s something that happens on the field, such as the horrific opening night ankle injury sustained by the Celtics’ Gordon Hayward that kept him out for pretty much the entirety of the 2017-18 season or the bizarre drone-snafu that impacted Indians’ pitcher Trevor Bauer’s 2016 postseason, debilitating injuries are just part of the game, one more thing to overcome during a team’s quest for glory. And in my 33 years, it’s been one of those things that I’ve managed to avoid, for the most part. Until Sunday, that is. On Sunday afternoon, I took a bit of a spill walking down a flight of stairs in my socks— something I’ve done hundreds of times in my life without incident. This time, I was not so lucky. Three breaks to my humerus bone, a shoulder dislocation, and a completely torn la-

brum ended up being the prognosis, which in terms of my job covering high school sports, is a real problem given the time of year. This week, teams from all over The Review’s coverage area took to the field to compete in the Section I playoffs, and the injury has essentially prevented me from providing any coverage of all. And, take it from me, I absolutely hate it. Now, sure, I’m not out there every day contributing on the field, but I do like to think of my job as an integral part of the high school athletic experience. I’ve covered these teams for months—and certain players for years—and to be on the shelf as they, in many cases, write the final chapters to their high school sports careers, is frustrating to no end. And just look at the stories that this week has given us; few schools have had as good a time as Mamaroneck has, as the Tigers girls lacrosse team reached its first-ever Section I final game—to be played on May 23, after press time—and the boys lacrosse, baseball and softball teams all advanced to their respective semifinals.

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Rye’s boys lacrosse team has a much anticipated Wednesday, after press time, semifinal showdown against Byram Hills, and on Thursday, the Tuckahoe Tigers will look to put the finishing touches on a Class C title run. I won’t be at any of the games, and that stinks. I feel bad hanging our local athletes and coaches out to dry, especially since my absence essentially comes down to wearing socks at an inopportune time. Beyond my inability to work during the biggest week of the spring season, the injury has also cost me the chance to continue my own athletic career. As I’ve written about quite often, I’ve been spending the last decade playing men’s league baseball, designated hitting, pitching and coaching for my team, the New York City Mud Hens. But even though my actual onfield contributions have become smaller and smaller over the last few seasons, the chance to go out each weekend and attempt to recapture my glory days has been a staple in my life. But when I spoke to the doctor after my sur-

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Before he injured his shoulder on May 20, the last playoff game Sports Editor Mike Smith was able to cover this year was a May 18 tilt between Harrison and Eastchester. Smith wishes he was out there this week for another exciting postseason. Photo/Mike Smith

gery this week, I was told that, moving forward, pitching was certainly off the table, as I was most likely never going to regain full mobility in my right arm. Talk about a double gut-punch especially because this year’s Hens’ crew, at 12-0 on the year, was an absolute pleasure to play for. If I had my way, I’d have probably hung up my cleats if we won a ti-

tle this year, but it looks as though my decision was already made for me. So if I can’t make it to the high school games over the next few weeks, I’d just like to offer a little advice to our local athletes. Cherish your time on the field, because you never know when that last goal you score or touchdown you catch is going to be your last. So

enjoy every second, make them all count, and try to realize, even in the face of adversity, how lucky you all are to be competitors. And if I could offer a little more advice, it would be to watch out for slippery socks. They’ll get you every time.

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