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June 22, 2018 | Vol. 6, Number 25 | www.mamaroneckreview.com
Larchmont approves 10.5% water rate increase By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer
Jill Krutick has opened up a fine art gallery in Mamaroneck showcasing some of her works. The gallery, located on Mount Pleasant Avenue, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 14. For more, see page 6. Photo/Franco Fino
Village board codifies compliance to Open Meetings Law The village of Mamaroneck will look to bolster its committees’ understanding and compliance with Open Meetings Law after passing a local law this month. Specifically the new law— passed unanimously by the village Board of Trustees on June 11—will codify that all advisory committees, including the Planning Board, the Traffic Commission and the Harbor and Coastal Zone Management Commission, among others, now must comply to the requirement of the state’s Open Meetings Law.
INSIDE PBS to feature Boston Post Road See page 8.
According to Trustee Nora Lucas, a Democrat, while those committees were likely already complying with the requirements—all of them already publicly noticed their meetings—the law will help ensure that all of the village’s bases are covered. To help further hammer home compliance to Open Meetings Law—a law that sets forth guidelines on transparency for school and municipal governing bodies—the village will also host a training session for all committee members and village employees in the fall. “It’s basically a reminder that the Open Meetings Law is important, and while we encourage compliance, it’s important to pro-
vide training,” she said. This will mark the second year in a row in which the village has invited Robert Freeman, the executive director of the state Committee on Open Government, to conduct a lesson for village employees and volunteers; last year’s session came on the heels of a lawsuit against the village board alleging breakdowns in transparency compliance filed, and later withdrawn, by two residents. In recent years, the village has come under fire for alleged violations of transparency laws that have, at times, led to litigation. Notably, the village is still embroiled in a legal battle with Hampshire Country Club, located in the village’s waterfront
neighborhood of Orienta Point, over what the club claims in its suit was backroom dealing by village officials over its proposal to build approximately 100 residential units on their property. Violations to state Open Meetings Law also played a central role during an ethics probe of former village Trustee, Louis Santoro, a Republican, when he failed to leave the dais after recusing himself from a discussion over his own personal reimbursement of attorney fees. Lucas said she hopes the new law will help crystallize Open Meetings Law in the future. “You can’t assume people are familiar with it,” she said. -Reporting by James Pero
After three years of not increasing water rates, Larchmont lawmakers approved hiking rates in order to recuperate from debt the village has incurred for a number of capital improvements over the last two years. The water rate increase, which reflects approximately a 10.5 percent difference from when the village previously raised rates in 2015, took effect on June 1. Water rates will go up by 71 cents per unit during the summer, which is a little less than $8 a month for the average household. During the winter, residents will see water rates go up by 61 cents per unit, which is a slightly more than $6 a month for the average household. “Unfortunately for us, there was a lot of deferred maintenance within the water operation and we were faced with a situation where within the span of two years we needed to take on three capital projects,” said Mayor Lorraine Walsh, a Democrat. “Had any of those been done in a timely fashion we would not have been faced [with] a large capital outlay at this time.” Since previously increasing water rates, Larchmont has taken on approximately $3 million in debt for three capital projects. Over the last two years, the village replaced both its water meter and tank, and installed a new water pump station. “The repairs we completed were not wants; they were needs,” said Village Administrator Justin Datino, who added the village hasn’t seen any relatively similar improvements since the 1960s. According to the village administrator, at one point, the Westchester County Department of
Health refused to certify the village’s water systems considering a number of “serious deficiencies” that were present in the operation, which have all been resolved, as of press time. Datino said water rate increases also come as a result of potential rate increases in New York City, where the village’s water company—Westchester Joint Water Works, WJWW—purchases all of its water. WJWW is a nonprofit public benefit corporation that operates the water systems of its three-member municipalities: Harrison, and the town and village of Mamaroneck. The company, which was created under a special act of the state Legislature in 1927—governed by a three-member board of trustees—supplies water to more than 14,800 retail customers and sells water on a wholesale basis to the village of Larchmont, United Water New Rochelle and the Aquarion Water Company of New York. The water company purchases all of its water from New York City through the Delaware Aqueduct in Yonkers, and Rye Lake, which is located near the eastern part of Kensico Reservoir in Harrison, according to the WJWW website. CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com
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County seeks permission to install red light cameras By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer Westchester lawmakers have requested permission from the state to install red-light cameras throughout the county. In a special meeting on June 11, the county Board of Legislators voted unanimously to ask New York state government to allow the county to install up to 100 cameras at intersections and create a new traffic and parking enforcement agency. At the moment, county lawmakers have not revealed prospective locations for the red-light cameras. “The measure was passed in order to get it into the hands of state legislators quickly, because the state legislative session is ending,” said White Plains Democrat Ben Boykin, chairman of the Board of Legislators. “This does not mean that the county is on the verge of installing red light cameras.” If eventually approved by the state, the county government would be required to draft and approve a local law authorizing the red-light cameras, which could take longer depending on public discussion about the law.
During the June 11 special meeting, legislators approved what’s known as a home rule, enabling legislation that grants the county permission to request authorization from the state government. County lawmakers called for the special meeting on June 8 in order to get permission from the state before the end of its legislative session. The state’s session ends on June 20, after press time. State Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins, a Yonkers Democrat, and state Assemblyman Gary Pretlow, a Mount Vernon Democrat, have sponsored the bill on the state level. If the county’s request makes its way through the state Legislature and is ultimately approved by the end of the legislative session, it would need the approval of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat. The state bill suggests that redlight cameras could prevent drag racing and accidents. Typically, the cameras take pictures of drivers running through red lights or those stuck in the middle of an intersection. Afterwards, tickets are mailed out to violators. Under state law, local governments must first get permission
from the state Legislature to install the cameras. As of press time, the cities of Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, White Plains and Yonkers already have red-light cameras installed in their respective municipalities. Overall, those opposed to the cameras have criticized them for being used primarily as a way to generate extra revenue in cashstrapped municipalities. According to Jason Chervokas, the communications director for the county Democratic caucus, the county would need to carefully consider any fiscal implications and costs of installing red-light cameras before approving them for Westchester. Earlier this year, the county projected a $28.7 million deficit in its $1.8 billion budget. Besides collecting property taxes, the county has limited options for generating revenue; hence, county lawmakers are aiming to use the cameras to help cover that shortfall. As of press time, there aren’t any projections for how much revenue red-light cameras could generate for the county government. CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com
In a 16-0 vote on June 11, Westchester lawmakers approved a home rule, requesting permission from the state to install red-light cameras throughout the county. The county must first receive approval from state government before installing the cameras. Photo courtesy youtube.com
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What’s going on... Larchmont Public Library
and 4:15 p.m. Come sign up for the summer reading game and paint two kindness rocks, one for you and one to leave in the garden. For all ages.
Sheldrake Environmental Center June mini-camp for young explorers
For more information on hours and programs, visit larchmontlibrary.org.
Gaming extravaganza Celebrate the beginning of summer with a gaming marathon on Thursday, June 21 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. XBox, WiiU and board games will be out. At 6 p.m., we’ll have a Super Smash Bros. for the WiiU tournament for anyone interested. Event is for children in grades 6 through 12. Come join the fun.
Camp runs weekly from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Sheldrake Environmental Center’s main building. Your child will spend an amazing week in nature, learning about the plant life and animal life here at the center. They will become nature detectives as they walk the trails, observing birds, animals and insects in their habitats. Other activities include songs, craft projects, story time and many
The Kindness Rocks project Meet in Ryder’s Garden (weather permitting) on Friday, June 22. Drop-in anytime between 3 p.m.
activities appropriate for children age 3 to 5 years old. Registration is required by calling 630-5894.
For more information on hours and programs, visit mamaronecklibrary.org.
Read to Mr. Pickles
Children’s materials fine free Beginning June 1, all Mamaroneck Public Library children’s materials will not have any overdue fines. We want to make it easy for the children in our community to have access to all the wonderful books and other materials from the Mamaroneck Public Library Children’s Room. Patrons should remember to be considerate and return their materials as quickly as possible so that they can be shared with other patrons. Books and materials coming from (or owned by) other libraries may still accrue overdue fines.
Bilingual Storytime – Hora del cuento bilingüe
Drop-in Fingers & Thumbs Art Party On Friday, June 22 from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., learn about all the different things you can make with your fingerprints. Make wild animals, funny faces, crazy creatures or create your own design. For all ages.
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opportunities to have fun with friends. Camp registration is by week and campers may register for any number of weeks. The weeks will have different themes. For children ages 3 -6. Week 4: June 25-29 To register, log onto sheldrakecenter.org/event/ june-mini-camp-weeks-1-4/ and don’t miss your chance to have your child spend an incredible week (or more) in nature!
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.
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 18 months to 36 months old. Registration is required by calling 630-5894.
Reading Together
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.
On Thursday, March 22 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Children’s Room. Children who are just beginning to learn to read, or want to practice reading, are invited to sign up for a reading time. Joan Shaprio, an adult volunteer, is a community parent who has worked in the New York City school system and enjoys working with children. For grades K–3, sessions will be 15 minutes; grades four and five, 25 minutes. Registration is required by calling 630-5894.
Walk Your Way to Better Health
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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 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.
Leaf blower ban Please be advised that the use of gasoline-powered leaf blowers is banned during the period of June 1 through Sept. 30 in the town of Mamaroneck. Please pass this information along to your landscapers, neighbors and friends.
Town Center summer hours The Mamaroneck Town Center’s summer hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday from May 29 to Aug. 31. The office will be closed on July 4, in observance of Independence Day.
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.
ABC Preschool Storytime: Create, Grow, Learn 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
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Rye Neck MS named Gold Star school Rye Neck Middle School was designated as a Gold Star No Place for Hate School by the
Anti-Defamation League for the fifth consecutive year. A small group of students, along with
sixth grade counselor Meegan Lawlor and art teacher Trisha Appel, accepted a banner during
Rye Neck Middle School counselor Meegan Lawlor, left, art teacher Trisha Appel, right, and a group of middle school students accept a banner during a ceremony in New York City on May 29. Photo courtesy Rye Neck school district
a ceremony in New York City on May 29. “This recognition shows that our school is actively working to create a more inclusive environment,” Lawlor said. “The No Place for Hate program has provided a structure for what has always been one of the most important parts of middle school counseling. It’s wonderful for the students to attend the recognition ceremony. We all came back inspired and feeling rewarded.” Throughout the year, sixththrough eighth-graders participated in a variety of activities as part of the schoolwide No Place for Hate program, designed to increase student awareness about respect, create an inclusive and tolerant school community and empower students to reduce bullying. After reading Nora Raleigh Baskin’s book, “Anything But Typical,” which highlights the importance of acceptance, not just tolerance, the students welcomed the author to their school to discuss the inspirations behind her books and participate in a writer’s workshop. In addition, sixth-graders created a diversity quilt to learn about the importance of community and participated in a workshop that taught them how to prevent online bullying. During No Name-Calling
NO PLACE FOR HATE WESTCHESTER SCHOOLS Dobbs Ferry Middle School Edgemont Junior/Senior High School Greenville School John Jay High School Port Chester Middle school Primrose Elementary School Rebecca Turner Elementary School Rye Middle School Rye Neck Middle School Seely Place School Somers High School Somers Intermediate School Somers Middle School Springhurst Elementary School Thomas Edison Elementary School White Plains High School Week, sixth- and eighth-graders learned that their words can affect others, and seventh-graders discussed the power of the bystander and how important it is to move from “bystander” to “upstander” or ally. In addition, each homeroom throughout the school focused on an attribute that would make their middle school a safer and kinder place to be, such as kindness or open-mindedness, and created a chain of examples of things they could do in their individual lives to make Rye Neck
Middle School a No Place for Hate school. “These activities help students to take ownership of their environment and realize how incredibly powerful each student is,” Lawlor said. “When a group of students truly believe that their voices can make a difference, it helps to create a positive, inclusive school environment. The No Place for Hate program doesn’t guarantee that there will never be conflict, but that we are committed to addressing it.” (Submitted)
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Local artist features
work in new art gallery For Jill Krutick opening a working studio in the village’s downtown area is another stride toward blossoming as a professional artist. According to Krutick, a Mamaroneck resident, when the newly-built 2,000 square foot gallery style space became available, it was the perfect opportunity to begin showcasing her work locally. Located in the heart of the village, the art gallery is situated at 425 Mt. Pleasant Ave., overlooking Mamaroneck Avenue and directly across the street from the Metro-North train station. “When I saw that the space was available, I thought it was just a blessing and great timing,” Krutick said. “The space really lends itself to creating wonderful light.” Originally hailing from Long Island, Krutick became a professional artist later in life, first working in finance covering stocks related to entertainment and leisure. After a long career there, Krutick said it might seem like an unusual jump into an art industry completely unrelated to her previous life, but there was always a creative side to everything she accomplished, making it a natural transition. “I was certainly an artist at a very young age,” she told the Review. “It was a passion that I’ve always had and something that I always came back to during my maternity leaves later in my career.” Though it was initially an unplanned career move, Krutick said it was clear she was heading down the path of becoming an artist, considering how much she enjoyed painting. “I realized that I was having so much fun, that I wanted to dedicate myself full time to art,” she added. According to Krutick, her paintings communicate the emotion and the journey of life by captivating an array of different colors and textures. Stylistically, Krutick considers herself a contemporary abstract expressionist, with most of her paintings being created on canvas in both oils and acrylics. For most artists, especially those that are self-employed, earnings vary widely. According
Her paintings communicate the emotion and journey of life by captivating an array of different colors and textures, according to Krutick.
Mamaroneck resident Jill Krutick originally worked in the finance industry, but dedicated her life to art 10 years ago.
to the U.S. Bureau of Labor, many artists hold another job because of the difficulty in earning income from selling paintings and other works of fine art. However, for Krutick, already having more than 100 collectors worldwide, including museums and corporations, her early success proves she is capable of establishing a notable presence in
the art industry. “Artists like Jill Krutick have taken up a courageous practice; to explore the depths of visual expression as the means of communicating her sensation,” said Ira Goldberg, a former executive director of The Art Students League, an 142-year old art school in New York. “We laud her pursuit [and] we champion her crusade.”
While Krutick will be focusing on building up the gallery, known as Jill Krutick Fine Art, she will also soon be showcasing her work in front of even wider audiences. In March 2019, Krutick will host her first large-scale museum exhibition at the Coral Springs Museum of Art in Florida. Her showcase will be hosted in the museum’s 5,000 square-foot gallery. Krutick is also preparing for a joint show with another popular artist, J. Steven Manolis, at the National Arts Club in New York City; that exhibit will open this upcoming October. “Ultimately, the goal is to get exposure for your work and try to attract people to follow you, your career and share your art with the community,” she said. CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com
Krutick is expecting to showcase her work in New York City this October.
JILL KRUTICK FINE ART 425 Mt. Pleasant Ave. Mamaroneck, NY 914.522.0420 Jillkrutickfineart.com
On June 14, the village of Mamaroneck Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the grand opening of Jill Krutick Fine Art, a new art gallery that features works by resident Jill Krutick. The gallery overlooks Mamaroneck Avenue. Photos/Franco Fino
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Former Syracuse pol joins race for governor By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer Former Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner, an ex-ally of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration, is now looking to unseat him. A now outspoken critic of Cuomo, Miner announced her gubernatorial candidacy as an independent on June 18. “The price of politics as usual and the cost of corruption is weighing us all down,” Miner said on Twitter. “That’s why I’m running for governor—not as a Democrat, not as a Republican, but as a citizen of New York. Join me and let’s build a better [New York] together.” Although Miner, a Democrat, has hinted at running for governor since she vacated her mayoral seat in 2017, the candidate did not seek the party’s nomination at its convention in May. She served as the Syracuse mayor from 2010 through 2017. Miner said she is running on the line of the Serve America Movement, and will solicit petition signatures to get on the ballot for November’s general election. According to the group’s website, its goal is to ultimately build a new political party, as it believes the American political system is broken. The one-time political ally of Cuomo has been at odds with the
governor for the last five years, after publicly criticizing his budget which left municipalities across the state broke. Miner was once Cuomo’s hand-picked co-chairwoman of the state Democratic Committee after he became the governor in 2011. More recently, Miner has slammed Cuomo’s administration for ties to corruption. Joe Percoco, a former top aide to the governor, was convicted of corruption charges earlier this year. And on June 18, Alain Kaloyeros, the former head of the SUNY Polytechnic Institute, stood trial for sending $1 billion in upstate development deals to several Cuomo campaign donors. With Miner announcing her bid for governor, the contest balloons to a four-way race. Marc Molinaro, the Republican nominee and former Dutchess County executive, welcomed Miner to the race, saying, “As yet another criminal corruption trial involving the Cuomo administration kicks off in federal court, it comes as little surprise that this is now a four-way contest.” He added, “The Cuomo corruption holding New York back from reaching its true potential must end.” Other third-party candidates include Libertarian candidate Larry Sharpe, who previously ran for U.S. vice president under the Libertarian Party nomination in
Former Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Minor, a Democrat, has announced that she will run as an independent candidate against Gov. Andrew Cuomo this November. Photo courtesy wikipedia.org
2016, and Green Party candidate Howie Hawkins, who is also a member of the Socialist organization Solidarity. As of press time, Cuomo is also facing a challenge from within his own party as actress Cynthia Nixon, a Manhattan resident, plans to primary the governor for the Democratic nomination. That primary is scheduled for Sept. 13. CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com
PBS screening to highlight Boston Post Road On Sunday, July 29 at 4 p.m., join the Jay Heritage Center for a whirlwind documentary tour of 10 streets that influenced the way we travel around the United States. Come for a private screening of PBS’ newest feature, “10 Streets that Changed America.” The screening will be followed by lively conversation with author and journalist Eric Jaffe. A cocktail reception will follow at the Jay Mansion which looks out on America’s oldest highway, the Boston Post Road.This fascinating film traces many familiar routes from Manhattan to Rye including the 400-year evolution of Broadway: from Native American road, to Dutch trading route, to the home of America’s earliest public transit, to an electrically lighted theater district known as the “Great White Way.” Westchester residents will take special interest in the ride from Boston (where more than a dozen historic mile markers have recently been restored) to New York on a dirt “highway,”
which was created for the nation’s first mail carriers—a section of this road was designated a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service in 1993 with the home of Founding Father John Jay as its keystone. Jaffe will introduce the program and answer questions afterwards. He is the author of “The King’s Best Highway” (2010), a social history of America’s first postal route, and “A Curious Madness” (2014), a family memoir about a World War II war crimes mystery. He is a former journalist who most recently served as New York bureau chief for CityLab, the Atlantic’s urban life channel. He is currently editorial director of Sidewalk Labs, an Alphabet company that uses technology to improve urban life. $10 for Jay Heritage Center members and members of the Harvard Club of Westchester; $15 for general admission. All proceeds benefit continued preservation of the 23-acre Jay Estate. (Submitted)
Rye Neck names valedictorian, salutatorian Rye Neck High School seniors Allie Liebmann and Olivia Dunne—who have been close friends since kindergarten— have been named the valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, of the Class of 2018. Both accomplished students, who have worked incredibly hard throughout their high school careers, said it was validating to receive the school’s top honors. “Throughout high school, I’ve put a lot of time and effort into always doing my best,” Dunne said. “There were definitely points in high school when I felt overwhelmed by the amount of work I had to do, but ultimately I think that working hard at so many different things was what made me successful.” Dunne attributed her success to the support of her family, friends, classmates, teachers and coaches, and described them as people who have challenged her and pushed her to become a better version of herself. “Allie and I have been really close friends since kindergarten, and I definitely attribute a lot of my success to her,” Dunne added. “She is one of the most patient, generous and kind people I have ever met, and spending so much time with her has had a tremendously positive influence on me.” Liebmann also credited her friends’ and family’s support for giving her the opportunity to pursue her passions and praised Dunne for her constant support and friendship. “My parents and teachers have always been there to help me with anything I needed, but it is really my friends who have
Rye Neck High School senior Allie Liebmann was named valedictorian of the Class of 2018. Liebmann is a member of the Mock Trial team, Spanish Club, Student Awareness Coalition, high school band and varsity field hockey team.
had the most impact,” she said. “Olivia is a smart, amazingly hardworking, strong, talented person and I truly would not have been able to accomplish anywhere near as much in high school without her.” Liebmann added that she was humbled to receive the recognition. “I think being valedictorian is a reflection of my hard work, my love of learning and the support I’ve had throughout high school,” she said. The soon-to-be graduates said if they could give any piece of advice to the incoming freshmen, it would be to pursue their passions, explore new opportunities, participate in extracurricular activities, take classes in subjects that interest them but
Senior Olivia Dunne was named Rye Neck’s Class of 2018 salutatorian. Dunne is a member of the Science Research Program, Italian Club, Mock Trial team and Student Senate, and has been class president for four years. Photos courtesy Rye Neck school district
also do things that are completely out of their comfort zone. “High school is a great time to find out more about the things you’re passionate about,” Dunne said. “Don’t be afraid to take challenging classes or classes that require a lot of work. Get involved, dedicate yourself to a few things you love, and do everything you can to expand on that passion.” In the fall, Dunne will attend the University of Chicago, where she plans to pursue her interests in molecular engineering and biological sciences. Liebmann will be attending Yale University, where she plans to further pursue her interests in math and science. (Submitted)
The most powerful 500-watt radio station in America Author Eric Jaffe beside Westchester Turnpike Mile Marker No. 24 at the Jay Estate in Rye. Photo/Nate Dorr
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Summer concert series heats up New Rochelle The band shell at New Rochelle’s historic Hudson Park will once again be filled with the “sound of music” as the New Rochelle Council on the Arts presents its annual summer concert series from June 27 through Aug. 31. The Emil Paolucci Summer Sounds Concert Series, created by the New Rochelle arts council, is in its 11th season and this year’s concerts will feature an
eclectic menu of musicians performing everything from mellow jazz to opera to Salsa, Motown and even a Ray Charles tribute band. This year the popular dance band Alive N Kickin will open the season performing Motown, rhythm and blues, disco and swing favorites at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 27. In all, music lovers will get to hear excit-
ing live music on 10 consecutive Wednesdays, plus four Friday concerts in July and August. The Friday concerts will feature the Empire Beats on July 6; a double bill with a cappella group Blackout NYC and violinist Deni Bonet on July 20; Gospel Night with Kay Boyd and Acts of Faith on Aug. 3; singer/songwriter Heathcote Hill on Aug. 17 and the New Rochelle Jazz
The Emil Paolucci Summer Sounds Concert Series at Hudson Park draws hundreds to Hudson Park, on the shore of Long Island Sound, each week. Contributed photo
Orchestra on Aug. 31. The concert series is presented by the arts council, in partnership with the New Rochelle Department of Parks and Recreation, and co-sponsored by People’s United Bank and Webster Bank. Last year the arts council upgraded the sound system, thanks to an anonymous donation, and reached out to local food trucks to be on site each week. The same vendors have been invited this year. In addition, the Hudson Park Children’s Greenhouse is partnering with New Rochelle Radiology to offer free yoga in the park every Wednesday before the concerts. Instructor Geoff Eddy will offer a class suitable for people of all abilities from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Bill Zimmerman, Parks and Recreation commissioner, said the city is proud to continue the summer concert tradition. “The support of our sponsors People’s United Bank and Webster Bank has made it possible for us to continue bringing free concerts to the community.” For more information, visit the arts council website at newrochellearts.org or call the Parks and Recreation Department at 654-2087. Hudson Park is located at 1 Hudson Park Road in New Rochelle. (Submitted)
Summer concert schedule 6/27: Alive N Kickin, known for their chart-topping hit “Tighter & Tighter,” this dance band— celebrating its 50th anniversary—remains one of the East Coast’s most-requested pop favorites guaranteed to get everybody on their feet. 7/6: Empire Beats, playing rhythm and blues, soul and dance favorites. 7/11: Rocky Middleton Jazz Ensemble, local favorite Rocky and some of the finest jazz musicians around. 7/18: Billy and the Showmen, playing harddriving rhythm and blues, soul and funk. 7/20: Double bill, a cappella group Blackout, an 11-member vocal ensemble that is reinventing the genre of a cappella music with innovative arrangements and a distinct, signature sound; and violinist Deni Bonet, a pop/rock, singer/ songwriter and classically trained violinst who the Wall Street Journal described as “Sheryl Crow meets the B-52s.” 7/25: Forever Ray, this
tribute band performs the exciting and uplifting music of Ray Charles—a wonderful blend of styles ranging from jazz and blues to country and rhythm and blues. 8/1: New Rochelle Opera, performing favorites from opera, operetta and Broadway. 8/3: Kay Boyd and Acts of Faith, back by popular demand, a night of outstanding gospel music. 8/8: Franco Morillo Band, playing Latin dance favorites that will have you on your feet. 8/15: Greetings From Anywhere, this group mashes folk, blues, bluegrass and country into a unique rootsrock hybrid. 8/17: Heathcote Hill, Mamaroneck-based rockers with an original sound. 8/22: Bookends, performing favorites from Billy Joel, James Taylor and other classic rockers. 8/29: FDR, R&B and dance favorites from the ‘80s to now. 8/31: The New Rochelle Jazz Orchestra
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Cteen award ceremony awards local volunteers Recently, a special evening was held honoring local teens from Larchmont and Mamaroneck for their commitment to community service. CTeen boasts a membership of close to 50 Jewish teenagers who get together weekly during the school year to do a variety of programs benefiting people in need—both locally as well as nationally and internationally. In recognition of their great work, Chabad of Larchmont and Mamaroneck, which sponsors this program, held an evening for the teens and their parents where the teens received certificates of honor and awards for their devotion to helping those less fortunate. The evening began with words by Jessie Rosenblatt, co-president of Cteen, a sophomore at Mamaroneck High School, who spoke of the great sense of meaning and purpose she gets every week through the Cteen projects. A video was also shown recapping the many community service projects done this year. Then the group heard words of inspiration from Rabbi Mendel Silberstein, director of the program, who encouraged the teens to keep up their spirit and enthusiasm for volunteering during the
summer. He also addressed those graduating and spoke of the importance to continue their great work in college as well. Katie Solomon, a freshman at Mamaroneck High School, spoke of her experience joining Cteen and highlighted her favorite project, which was running a full blown carnival for the children living at the Coachman Family Homeless Shelter in White Plains. Andrea Danziger, of Mamaroneck, a parent of both past and present Cteen volunteers, spoke on behalf of all the grateful parents and shared her own thoughts and appreciation for the program. Village of Mamaroneck Mayor Tom Murphy shared a few touching words and handed out certificates to each teen. The certificates were Certificates of Merit from the Office of the Westchester County Executive and signed by County Executive George Latimer. The teens also received a beautiful menorah as a token for their volunteering. A special award went to the graduating teens who were involved in Cteen throughout their four years of high school. They were represented by senior Jeremy Hoffner who shared how Ct-
een helped shape his experience as a high school student keeping him and his friends focused and involved in the community. The teens left with a great feeling of accomplishment and commitment to continue full force with Cteen when school resumes next year. Among the programs the teens completed this year were: • Prepared hundreds of sandwiches for the homeless at HOPE Community Services, Inc. • Played basketball with young adults from Southeast Consortium • Baked challah with developmentally challenged adults from Chai House & Beach House • Played games and did crafts with the residents of Sarah NeumanCreated beautiful floral arrangements for local seniorsRan a clothing drive for Shalom Center of BrooklynHeard from Holocaust survivor Judith Altman • Packed Passover packages for U.S. troops“Shark Tank”: Israel EditionRan a carnival at the Coachman Family Homeless Shelter. Recorded audio books for the blind at Bach to Rock A special mention and thank you to the Cteen board members
Teens from Larchmont and Mamaroneck prepare sandwiches for the homeless at HOPE Community Services, Inc. A group of nearly 50 Jewish teens were recognized at a recent event for their service to the community. Photo courtesy Chana Silberstein
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WLT 30th anniversary event raises $400K
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The Board of Legislators have approved the purchase of land set to contain a senior housing development, and 56 units of affordable housing for residents 62 years old or older. Photo courtesy westchester.gov
By JAMES PERO Staff Writer
From left, Lizzie Kaplan, a Mamaroneck High School student and Westchester Land Trust student mentee; Bruce B. Churchill, WLT chairman of the board; Michael Quatrrone, grandson of the late David Rockefeller; Lori Ensinger, WLT president and Scott Horwitz, the emcee of the benefit. Photos/Chris Pope
On Saturday, June 2, Westchester Land Trust supporters gathered at the Rockefeller Estate in Pocantico Hills to celebrate the organization’s 30-year anniversary and to honor the conservation legacy of David Rockefeller and his significant contributions to local open space protection. Westchester Land Trust, WLT, permanently protected 60 acres of the Hudson Pines Estate, the Westchester home of the late David Rockefeller and his wife Peggy in early 2018. This major milestone marked the eighth conservation easement, totaling 180 acres that WLT has completed in partnership with members of the Rockefeller family. Lead Sponsor Houlihan Lawrence, along with 14 additional corporate sponsors, dozens of local and national businesses that donated to a successful silent auction, and 350 guests contributed to the successful event which raised nearly $400,000 to benefit land preservation in Westchester and eastern Putnam counties. The historic Rockefeller Playhouse building and exquisite gardens were the perfect backdrop for the celebration. Mi-
chael Quattrone accepted the WLT Preservation Angel award on behalf of his grandfather, the late David Rockefeller, who once said, “Conservation is a continuous thread that runs throughout my family.” Scott Horwitz, a Westchester native and local comedian, entertained guests as emcee of the evening. Lizzy Kaplan, a student at Mamaroneck High School, spoke about the award-winning research she conducted under the guidance of WLT scientists at Otter Creek Preserve in Mamaroneck, reminding guests of the importance of local land protection and providing opportunities for all in our community to enjoy it. Favorite local band, The Shaves, played dance-worthy set lists and concluded the program with a song written about WLT which highlighted the organization’s commitment to land protection as well as the powerful public benefit provided by open space. “Virtually all the successes of our first three decades belong to our guests tonight and to others like them—the easement donors, the volunteers, the advocates for public investment in land, even
the people who simply maintain their properties in a nature-friendly way,” said Lori Ensinger, president of WLT. “We feel incredibly fortunate and grateful to everyone who joined with us to celebrate our 30th anniversary, the conservation legacy of David Rockefeller, and the protection of land where it matters most, right here at home.” Among those attending the benefit were state Sen. Terrence Murphy, Alfreda Williams, vice chairwoman of the County Board of Legislators, Bedford Town Supervisor Chris Burdick and Somers Town Supervisor Rick Morrissey. In addition to Quattrone, Rockefeller family members Carol and John Lyden, and Tara and Michael Rockefeller joined the celebration. Bob and Betsy Stuart who protected their land—the oldest working farm in Westchester County—also attended. Representatives from WLT’s conservation partners the Land Trust Alliance, Trust for Public Land, Hudson Highlands Land Trust, Greater Irvington Land Trust, Highstead and Bedford 2020 joined the celebration as well. (Submitted)
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After a vote by the county Board of Legislators, Westchester will add dozens of new affordable housing units aimed at accommodating seniors. The project—Mount Hope Plaza in the city of White Plains— will kick-start the addition of 56 units of affordable senior housing for residents 62 years old or older that make between 50 to 60 percent of the median income. On Monday, June 7, the Board of Legislators unanimously approved the acquisition of a property located on 65 Lake St. in White Plains for $2.1 million under the mandate that it will be used for senior affordable housing for the next 50 years. The building will be six stories and consist of 48 one-bedroom and eight two-bedroom apartments as well as 41 parking spaces; the project will cost upwards of $25 million—some of which will be subsidized by grants from New York State that include $2.8 million from the New York State Supportive Housing Opportunity Program.
“This is a dream project,” said Board of Legislators Chairman Ben Boykin, a White Plains Democrat. “… These are the kinds of projects we need more of in Westchester County and I’m thrilled to see it moving forward.” The project will mark the culmination of efforts by the city of White Plains, county government, and The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, who currently owns the property. According to the last census conducted in 2010, a little more than 16 percent of Westchester County’s population is 65 years of age or older—a rate that is expected to climb in the years to come. In a survey conducted by the New York State Office for the Aging in 2011, Westchester County’s proportion of residents who are 60 or over is projected to grow from nearly 190,000 in 2010 to more than 260,000 in 2040. Westchester County mirrors a trend of increasing average age seen nationally over the past 16 years. According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau in 2017, be-
tween the years 2000 to 2016 the median age in the U.S. rose from 35 to nearly 38 as the average life expectancy teeters around 78—a level fueled in part by increasingly effective medical treatments and knowhow. With the median age expected to continue to rise over the next several decades, governments and experts have drawn concern over the sustainability of social safety programs like Social Security and retirement and pension funds, and according to lawmakers, affordable housing options could help mitigate cuts to those pillars. “I am delighted that we are finally moving forward with this project,” said county Legislator Alfreda Williams, a Greenburgh Democrat. “It is sorely needed in Westchester County and especially in the White Plains area, particularly given Westchester’s graying population.’ The project’s approval has been several years in the works and will be spearheaded by Mount Hope Community Development Corporation. CONTACT: james@hometwn.com
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SPORTS
My Cup runneth over LIVE MIKE Mike Smith
I have to say, it’s sort of sad how much of a sucker I am sometimes for sports. Last week, the 2018 World Cup kicked off, and without the U.S.—or my second, adopted team, Italy—in the mix, I vowed to sit this one out. It seemed like an easy enough decision for me; I don’t really watch much soccer, save the World Cup, and without that sense of nationalistic pride that one normally gets when soccer’s biggest tournament rolls around, watching a bunch of guys I’ve barely heard of kick a ball around a soccer field for a month seemed like a real waste of time. But then I watched Spain vs. Portugal and just like that, I was full steam ahead on the World Cup. Last Friday, the two European powers squared off in an classic 3-3 draw that showcased the absolute best of what the World Cup has to offer; two
neighborly rivals trading shots in a fast-paced affair with Ronaldo, who is by many accounts the best player on the planet, scoring his third and final goal of the game in the 88th minute to knot things up? That’s so good it had to be scripted! And as a result, wouldn’t you know it, I started to care about the World Cup again. In the next few days, I watched Iceland draw with Argentina, and I watched El Tri top the vaunted Germans. It didn’t matter that my team wasn’t involved, I was just sucked in by the pageantry and competitiveness of the whole thing. And as much as my continuing appreciation of the World Cup is owed to the high-level soccer being played, it’s also a testament to the accessibility of sports in general. I’m the kind of guy who will easily spend an afternoon watching a sporting event that I really don’t care about. I’ve killed days watching curling, rugby and professional darts just because there’s something about competition—no mat-
ter how mundane—that I find thrilling. And unlike American football, with its confusing rules and various intricacies or baseball, with its interminable downtime, soccer is a sport that’s pretty easy to pick up and follow—albeit on a basic level. It’s accessible for neophyte fans, such as myself, and seemingly simple enough so that even viewers with a loose understanding of strategy can piece together what is happening in the general flow of the game. The beauty of the sport is in its relative simplicity, and that’s a major reason it’s such a huge hit worldwide. So yeah, it took me all of one day to completely abandon my plan to pass on the World Cup. No U.S.? No Italy? No problem. But as much fun as I’m having watching the games so far, I still wish there was an American team to root for. The Women’s Cup in 2019 still seems way too far away.
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The 2018 World Cup kicked off last week, and despite having no American team in the mix this year, Sports Editor Mike Smith is tuning in. Contributed photo
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Local athletes honored By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor On Thursday, June 14, the Mamaroneck Old Timers’ Association honored four senior student athletes for their athletic prowess as well as their contributions to the community. This year’s recipients – Rye Neck’s Conor Liguori and Sam Yannuzzi and Mamaroneck’s Emily Mahland – are the latest in a long line of local athletes to be honored in the annual banquet hosted by the association. According to Mamaroneck Old Timers’ Association President Joan Spedafino, the award – which has been handed out since 1975 for the boys and 1980 for the girls – is unique in that it is a reflection of athletic excellence and also takes into account the student-athletes’ commitment to community service and
extra curricular activities. “I personally think this is the greatest award that our athletes can win because it’s really about the culmination of an entire athletic history, and it’s about who represents Mamaroneck and Rye Neck the best,” said Spedafino. “It might not be the player with the best batting average, but we are going to have the kid who is making contributions within the community.” Players were nominated throughout the year by the coaching staffs at both Mamaroneck and Rye Neck High School, and their resumes were pored over by the Old Timers’ Association board members until two athletes from each school remained. All of the student-athletes selected this year starred in at least two sports; Bizzard was a key contributor on Mamaroneck’s Section I-winning lacrosse team
this past spring and also played football, Mahland shined as a field hockey and lacrosse player, Liguori captained both the basketball and baseball teams, and Yannuzzi was an All-State selection in softball and also helped lead her squad to the sectional semifinals in volleyball this past fall. And although Spedafino was thrilled with the selection of all four student-athletes this year, she admitted that watching Yannuzzi accept the award was a particularly thrilling moment. Yannuzzi has served as the catcher and leader on Spedafino’s softball teams since she was in eighth grade. “Absolutely it was a proud moment,” said Spedafino. “And to see her named to the third-team All-State, it was very special.” CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com
Rye Neck’s Sam Yannuzzi swings at a pitch during a regular season game this year. Yannuzzi was recently selection to the All-State team.
From left, Conor Liguori, Sam Yannuzzi, Bobby Bizzard and Emily Mahland are honored at the 2018 Mamaroneck Old Timers’ Association Banquet. Contributed photo
Emily Mahland streaks toward the goal for Mamaroneck. Mahland took the Tigers to their first ever Section I final this year. Photos/Mike Smith
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