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August 3, 2018 | Vol. 6, Number 31 | www.mamaroneckreview.com
Village gets final report on Building Department By JAMES PERO Staff Writer
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GOLD Tuckahoe’s Malik Moore goes up for a layup against Woodlands’ Noe Fleurimond during a Hudson Valley practice at Stepinac High School on July 31. On Aug. 3, Moore, Fleurimond and the rest of the Hudson Valley All-Stars will travel to Johnson City, New York, to vie for a championship at the BCANY Summer Hoops Festival. For story, see page 15. Photo/Mike Smith
Mamaroneck deploys smart radar to track traffic By JAMES PERO Staff Writer The village will deploy the use of portable smart radar beacons that will monitor motorists in an effort to crack down on speeding and dangerous driving. According to Assistant Village Manager Dan Sarnoff, the village
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has purchased three portable radar beacons that will automatically monitor speeds in several locations across the village by clocking and then storing motorists speed in its data bank. Sarnoff said that the radars are set to be purchased by the Police Department and deployment locations have yet to be decided. The units will cost the village $29,900, and includes solar panels, additional equipment, and software and additional budgeted money that can be used for further parts, if necessary. What makes the beacons stand out from other autonomous radars is that each unit will be con-
nected to the internet and capable of logging speed data to give users a speed range and vehicle accounts—data sets that could be used to further monitor traffic patterns in any given area. According to a U.S. Department of Transportation report from 2015, speed-clocking radar technology capable of aggregating data is just one tool in a growing field of smart traffic management systems that use data analysis to help municipalities track and alleviate traffic. Among the technologies being developed and deployed are dynamic traffic lights that use data to adjust their patterns based on
traffic flow and patterns, smart parking sensors that track and log a master list of open parking spots for motorists to park in, and even smart crosswalks that would digitally project onto streets when needed and disappear when pedestrian traffic is low. Other technologies like red light cameras have already been readily deployed in cities and towns across the country, including Westchester County. The cameras work by taking pictures of drivers at an intersection through red lights or those stuck in the middle of an RADAR continued on page 8
Board of Trustees members will mull recommendations from Matrix Consulting group on how to improve its Building Department after the company delivered its final report of a year’s long process. The report, which was presented to the village board on Monday, July 30, will hone in on recommendations given to the Board of Trustees in a draft report also delivered by Matrix earlier this year. Much like the draft report, the company’s final submission to the village, which cost $40,000, puts digitizing Building Department processes at the top of the list. According to Matrix’s findings, applications to the Building Department are all done in-person through paper-based applications. “The applicant must physically come to the Building Department counter to submit a paper application,” the report states. “Utilizing a digital submission process, will allow for a more efficient process for the applicant and staff.” According to Assistant Village Manager Dan Sarnoff, the report also contains additional interviews with members of village land use boards and village staff as well as further clarification on the functionality of the village’s parcel management software, Municity. Based on all the information gathered by Matrix, more than two dozen areas of potential improvement were recommended for land use protocol and processes. A large portion of the recommendation section of the report centers on both digitizing
applications and providing additional training for employees. Specifically, the report recommends multiple new protocol and training changes that include assistant planners conducting more plan reviews, quarterly training sessions and using performance metrics to track employees’ work. “Matrix has given us a clear road map of what needs to be done to ensure that our Building Department can provide the best, most efficient and responsive service for our village,” said Trustee Keith Waitt, a Democrat. “The main takeaway is technology and training.” The basis for the long-awaited report was spurred by several controversies related to the Building Department’s misclassification or mishandling of local businesses. Among the most notable instances were the Westchester Sandbox Theatre and the Ralph’s Italian Ices & Ice Cream franchise, the latter of which was forced to shut down after being found non-compliant with village zoning code as BUILDING continued on page 11
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Playland Kiddy Coaster designated as landmark
Playland’s Kiddy Coaster was designated a landmark ride by the American Coaster Enthusiasts at a ceremony on June 28. One of seven original rides still in existence at the park, first opened on May 26, 1928. Photo courtesy mta.com
We have all taken a ride on Playland’s Kiddy Coaster—some of us hundreds of times. And now, the coaster is going down in history. Playland’s Kiddy Coaster, a perennial favorite since its 1928 premier at the park, was designated a Roller Coaster Landmark by the American Coaster Enthusiasts, ACE, the world’s first and largest organization of roller coaster and amusement park fans, during a ceremony on July 28. “The Kiddy Coaster has been providing pint-size thrills for youngsters since day one at Play-
land,” Westchester County Executive George Latimer said. “Today this very special ride, one of seven original rides that pre-date 1930, joins its ‘big brother,’ the iconic Dragon Coaster as an ACE Roller Coaster Landmark.” The Kiddy Coaster was designed by Frank W. Darling who was hired by the county Park Commission to construct, operate and manage Playland in 1927. Reaching a maximum height of 16 feet, the 485-foot long ovalshaped ride, which features four gentle dips, including a swooping turnaround drop, opened with the
park on May 26, 1928. The ACE Roller Coaster Landmark program was started in 2002 to honor roller coasters of particular historic significance. To date, 41 coasters have received the ACE Landmark designation. ACE is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization dedicated to the preservation, promotion, appreciation and safe enjoyment of roller coasters. With more than 5,000 members in 50 states and 16 countries, ACE is the largest amusement park enthusiast organization in the world. (Submitted)
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What’s going on... Mamaroneck Public Library
glés 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.
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For more information on hours and programs, visit mamaronecklibrary.org.
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 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 in-
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.
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 activi-
ties 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 18 months to 36 months old. Registration is required by calling 630-5894.
Reading Together 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.
Larchmont Public Library
For more information on hours and programs, visit larchmontlibrary.org.
‘Rockwood Hall—Inside and Out’ Learn about Westchester’s lost treasure. Developed by William A. Rockefeller in 1884, his estate “Rockwood Hall” in Mount Pleasant was declared “the second most impressive home in America.” Vanderbilt’s “Biltmore” in North Carolina was the first. The mansion itself contained 200 rooms and no expense was spared in its design, construction and furnishings. Spanning nearly 1,000 acres along
the Hudson River, equal precision was put to the design of the estate landscape, gardens, out buildings and carriage trails. However, by 1941 it would all be gone. Shrouded in mystery, the remaining foundation and terraced staircases only adds to the allure and intrigue for the many that visit what is now “Rockwood Hall Park.” Paul Barrett, a local historian and researcher, invites us on a tour of this once commanding Gilded Age estate. Relying on photographs and images (most never available to the general public), his presentation “Rockwood Hall—Inside and Out” will take us around the mansion, into the main hall, through many of the opulently furnished interior rooms, and then guide us through the expansive out-of-doors with views of the lush gardens and estate buildings. Thursday, July 26 at 7 p.m.
‘Last of the Mohicans’: Film screening & discussion Join librarian Paul Doherty, for this film screening and discussion about this film adaptation of the novel by James Fenimore Cooper starring Daniel Day-Lewis and Madeline Stowe and directed by Michael Mann. The last members of a dying Native American tribe, the Mohicans—Uncas, his father Chingachgook, and his adopted half-white brother Hawkeye—live in peace alongside British colonists. But when a traitorous scout kidnaps the daughters of a British colonel, Hawkeye and Uncas must rescue them in the crossfire of a gruesome military conflict of which they wanted no part: the French and Indian War. Rated R. Friday, July 27 at 10 a.m.
Townwide news Leaf blowers banned 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. 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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Letters to the Editor
Give Alzheimer patients the care they need To the Editor, The House of Representatives recently passed the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act, PCHETA, (S.693/H.R.1676). PCHETA will increase the availability and quality of care by establishing palliative care and hospice workforce training programs, creating a national education and awareness campaign about the benefits of palliative care, and enhancing research in the delivery of palliative care. I commend and thank Congressman Eliot Engel for his leadership in introducing this bill, which will be a great step forward for the care of individuals with Alzheimer›s disease. Although there was encouraging news recently about a new medication that has been effective in reducing amyloid in the brain in clinical trials, there is still no cure for Alzheimer’s. By focusing on managing pain, easing symptoms and increasing comfort, palliative and hospice care can improve the quality of life for those in the late stages of the disease, those for whom a cure will come too late. PCHETA now moves on to be considered by the Senate. It is my hope that it will quickly pass and become law, so that the benefits of palliative care and hospice will be more widely utilized. Until there is a cure for Alzheimer›s, we must do all we can to ensure that those with the disease have the highest quality of care that can be provided. Norma Valentin, Alzheimer’s Ambassador
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Ex-Ad guys launch comic-strip for boomers Former admen and Westchester residents Andy Landorf of Tarrytown, and John Colquhoun, of Bronxville, both enjoyed successful careers, creating some of the nation’s most
iconic ad campaigns. When they hit the age of 60, they became acutely aware of the rapidly changing world and that 60 was different now than it had ever been before—for
better, and for worse. They decided they could: A) Hide their heads behind a newspaper and wait for the landline to ring or B) find the humor in life and have a good belly laugh. In search of that laugh, Andy and John realized there was little humor currently aimed at those over the age of 60. To address this glaring omission, Andy and John created
The New 60, a comic strip that focuses squarely on this vital population. It’s a spot-on satiric view of modern life for people who’ve reached and surpassed the age of 60, plus the people who love them, live with them and/or tolerate them on a daily basis. This wry take on the realities and indignities of life after 60 is related by Andy and John though a continuing cast of characters who are funny, relatable and very recognizable. The New 60 Comic is available online at thenew60comic. com and on Facebook and Instagram. Readers can sign up
free and have the comic strip sent to them via email twice a week. A breeze—technologically speaking! If the New 60 seems familiar, it might be because you’ve seen and heard Andy and John’s work before. During his 39 years in the advertising industry, Andy was a writer and creative director on commercials for Swiffer, Dr. Pepper, Jell-O and Herbal Essences (Yes! Yes! Yes!) while John served as creative director and art director for such clients as Little Caesars (“Pizza! Pizza!”), Outback Steakhouse and American Express. (Submitted)
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County launches community liaison initiative As part of Westchester County Executive George Latimer’s ongoing initiative to keep open lines of communication between the county and local municipalities, Latimer launched the Community Liaison initiative through the county Department of Planning. The program provides a link between the county Planning Department and local municipalities to help them meet their needs, including planning and zoning, grant applications, identifying best practices and providing referrals to other county government services. “This Community Liaison initiative ties directly into my Good Neighbor Policy, in keeping an open line of communication between county government and our 45 municipalities,”
Latimer said. “I want our local communities to feel like they are supported, and can get the answers that they need about government services and best practices.” New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson said, “Thoughtful regional planning is essential to our economy, environment and quality of life. I applaud the county executive for his commitment to building a capable and visionary Planning Department and am confident that the county’s enhanced planning resources and relationships will be an important asset for Westchester’s cities, towns and villages.” Each municipality has been contacted by their county Community Liaison. The program is already in effect. (Submitted)
Westchester County Executive George Latimer announced the recent launch of a planning initiative that opens the lines of communication between local communities and the county’s Planning Department. File photo
Hoff-Barthelson hosts early childhood open houses
Hoff-Barthelson faculty member Laura Barnet teaches an Early Childhood Music Class. Photo/Steven Schnur.
Start the new school year off right—learn all that Hoff-Barthelson Music School’s Early Childhood Program has to offer by attending an Open House on Friday, Sept. 7, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or Saturday, Sept. 8, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Children ages nine months to five years and their adults are invited to join in the fun of a music and movement class at 10:30 a.m. on Friday and 2 p.m. on Saturday, followed by a brief Q&A with faculty, and a reception during which you can socialize with other families. Exercises and games during classes involve singing, moving and improvising; using small percussion instruments to promote inner hearing and rhythmic sensitivity; and working with a variety of whimsical materials to inspire the imagination. Through these activities, our talented faculty members guide young students to develop many of the skills involved in music-making and a joyful bond
grows between children and their adults as they listen, sing and move together with the music. Hoff-Barthelson’s Early Childhood Program catalyzes the development of children’s minds and bodies through Dalcroze Eurhythmics, a renowned teaching method that pairs music and movement. Hoff-Barthelson is known for one of the largest faculties of Dalcroze-trained and -certified teachers in the U.S. Even the very youngest children develop focus, spatial awareness, gross motor skills, social skills and the ability to work with others—all while having fun. Classes are available for parents/caregivers with their children as well as in a “drop-off” format for children who enjoy attending music class independently. For families interested in taking the first steps in learning to play an instrument, Little Pipers Recorder Classes, Suzuki Pre-Twinklers for Violin and Beginning Ukulele are hands-on classes for older threes
and up. Other offerings include Petite Chorus, an introduction to the world of choral singing and Saturday Songs, a class where children ages 3 and 4 explore musical concepts. These fun, interactive and informative classes are a great way to introduce young children to musical instruction in a social setting with other children of similar ages, and is the perfect first step to private lesson instruction as children get older. “The classes, grouped by age, are dynamic and interactive,” said Laura Barnet, an early childhood music specialist at Hoff-Barthelson. “Children love music. It is something that they can participate in at a young age; it fosters their complete development.” A complete listing of available classes and their descriptions can be found at http://hbms.org/ young-children.php. For additional information or to RSVP contact Kathryn Kitt at 723-1169, kkitt@hbms.org or hbms.org. (Submitted)
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The village will employ the use of smart radar technology capable of tracking traffic patterns.
intersection. Afterwards, if a violation is detected, tickets are mailed out to violators. In a special meeting on June 11, the Westchester County Board of Legislators voted unanimously to ask New York state to allow the county to install up to 100 cameras at intersections and
create a new traffic and parking enforcement agency, but that move was subsequently sidelined when changes to the law—which were asked for by the county Law Department—were unable to be instituted before the end of the state lawmakers legislative session. In New York, local govern-
ments must first get permission from the state Legislature to install the cameras. Several cities, including Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, White Plains and Yonkers already have red light cameras. CONTACT: james@hometwn.com
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Mamaroneck Playhouse gets full treatment According to new architectural plans for the modern iteration of Mamaroneck’s playhouse theater, renovations will now include two more theaters than previously
proposed, plus additional historical preservation.New plans show that what was originally set to be six separate theaters will now be an eight-room theater. In addi-
tion, the newest blueprints will ditch the previously mulled attached residential development and now the project will focus solely on rebuilding the location
as a dedicated movie theater. The Playhouse’s biggest theater will retain much of the original character from its original vaudeville days—including preserving one of the original stages—according to design plans. According to Royal Proper-
A revamp of the Mamaroneck Playhouse will include even more showing rooms than previously proposed. Photo courtesy Flickr.com
ties, who brokered the deal transferring the building from Bow Tie Cinemas to Blue Zees Real Estate, the new owners plan to reopen the Mamaroneck Playhouse in the fall, marking the first time since 2014 that the 17,000-square-foot vacant build-
ing will be open to the public. Though the theater has existed since 1925, when it was originally used as a single-screen theater playing silent films, it was renovated once in the ’70s to include four separate theaters— two on the top floor and two on the bottom. The building, located at 243 Mamaroneck Ave., also retains an original facade, lobby, auditorium walls and 12 dressing rooms that accompanied a theater stage for vaudeville performances. Plans to reopen the building as a theater come as a change of direction from Bow Tie Cinemas, which planned to repurpose the building into a large-scale retail development in 2016. The sale and renovation of the theater also marks the continuation of a trend of revamping historic theaters in Westchester County that started with another Playhouse Theater located in the village of Larchmont. The Larchmont Playhouse has been closed since 2016, after Bow Tie Cinemas declined to renew its lease on the Palmer Avenue property. But Developer Charles Cohen, purchased the Larchmont Playhouse in 2017, with plans to reopen the venue as a theater for independent and foreign films. -Reporting by James Pero
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Report shows marijuana arrests higher for minorities
A recently released report details disproportionate levels of marijuana-related arrests for blacks and Latinos in Westchester County. Photo courtesy Flickr.com
By JAMES PERO Staff Writer Non-white residents of Westchester County are arrested for marijuana at dramatically higher rates compared to their white counterparts, according to a new study. The report, released on July 26 and penned by Kathy Kaufman, a member of the Westchester Coalition for Police Reform—a group self-described as being devoted to “progressive social change”— says that racial bias is at the center of arrest discrepancies. “In Westchester County—despite an abundance of research showing that black and Latino people use marijuana at similar or lower rates than white people— people of color are arrested on misdemeanor marijuana possession charges at dramatically higher rates than their white neighbors,” the report states. “[This reveals] a consistent pattern of racial bias that prevails in virtually every corner of the county, from its smallest villages to its most populous urban centers.” According to the report, while only 14 percent of Westchester’s population is black, black arrests for low-level marijuana possession—25 grams or fewer—accounted for 52 percent of overall arrests made between 2013 and 2017. Latino’s, the report states, are also overrepresented in these types of arrests, with the demo-
graphic representing just 24 percent of residents countywide yet 32 percent of total arrests. Marijuana-related arrests, which have constituted 28 percent of all arrests made in Westchester since 2010, also happen primarily in the county’s urban centers, according to the report. the cities of Mount Vernon, White Plains and Yonkers accounted for four out of every five marijuana arrests—83 percent in total. According to Kaufman, who is a researcher by trade, the disproportionate arrest rates persist in Westchester even despite overwhelmingly similar rates of marijuana usage between whites and people of color. Statistics from a 2016 National Survey on Drug Use and Health shows that lifetime marijuana usage rates between races—respondents who say they have smoked marijuana at least once during their life—are higher for whites than people of color; 50 percent compared to 42 percent of black people and 32 percent of Latinos. Additionally, usage rates in the past month are substantially similar between races with 11 percent, 8 percent, and 9 percent between blacks, whites and Latinos, respectively. Kaufman said she hopes that police departments across the county will use these statistics to help themselves reevaluate their policies. While marijuana was largely decriminalized in the state in 1977, with
only large quantities being considered a serious violation, for offenders—many of whom are 20 years of age or younger—a low-level marijuana offense can create a ripple effect of problems later on in life. Kaufman said that 60 percent of the arrests recorded were people under the age of 25 and 29 percent were under the age of 20. Oftentimes prior arrests can have an impact on student loan qualification, employment or custody proceedings. “That’s a lot of young people whose lives and futures have been impacted for engaging in a behavior that is nominally legal,” she said. If there’s one major takeaway that Kaufman hopes law enforcement and policy makers will cull from the report, it’s that practices can and should change. “What I would want is for people to look at their local law enforcement agencies and ask their officials how they can get better accountability,” she said. “How can they impact the practices that are governing the way law enforcement is done in their local community?” Representatives for the Westchester Police Benevolent Association and Westchester Hispanic Law Enforcement Association could not be reached for comment as of press time. CONTACT: james@hometwn.com
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Playland holds ‘day for people with disabilities’ Mosquitoes with West Nile in found Westchester
The West Nile Virus has been identified in mosquitoes in Westchester County after two batches tested positive in Yonkers. Photo courtesy wikipedia.org
On Friday, July 27, Westchester County held a day for people with various disabilities at Rye Playland. Nearly 10,000 people turned out for the 43rd annual outing of the event. File photo
Nearly 10,000 people enjoyed the 43rd Annual “Day at Playland for People with Disabilities,” which offers free, unlimited rides for people with disabilities, their family members and caregivers. Westchester County Executive George Latimer invited everyone to Playland Park on Friday, July 27 for a full day of fun. Once again, the Tommie Cares Foundation partnered with the Westchester County Office for People with Disabilities and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Conser-
vation, in sponsoring this event. Latimer took a walking tour of the park, and welcomed dozens of participants. “I am excited to be a part of this special day, which gives people with special needs the opportunity to enjoy Playland with their families—just like everyone else,” the county executive said. This marks the sixth year that the Tommie Cares Foundation has sponsored the event. Tommie Cares is a social networking community that provides a safe
environment for people with disabilities to connect online, or in person. “It is an honor to be here today, and be part of another wonderful Day at Playland for People with Disabilities providing our residents and their families with a day of fun and excitement,” said Evan Lataniner, director of the Office for People with Disabilities. “We look forward to continuing our mission in reaching out to everyone throughout Westchester County.” (Submitted)
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the result of a retroactive zoning appeal. During its application process, Ralph’s—criticized for the traffic and noise it brought to the immediate vicinity of the East Boston Post Road neighborhood it was located in—was originally classified as a retail establishment, giving rise to claims that the Building Department had botched the process. That apparent misstep paved the way for several unsuccessful lawsuits filed against the village by the franchisee. After being found operating a theater in a non-compliant zoning district and operating without a sprinkler system—a state violation—Westchester Sandbox Theatre relocated to the village’s
The village will figure out how to proceed with improving its Building Department after additional research was finalized by a consulting firm and put forward in a wide ranging report. File photo
industrial area with the proper permitting. But the whole process led many residents to question how the business began operating while not subject to the village zoning code in the first place.As part of these controversies, Building Inspector Dan Gray’s role in
them also came under scrutiny last year. However, the village board offered Gray a raise to stay with Mamaroneck after the village of Tarrytown had offered him the same position there. CONTACT: james@hometwn.com
The Westchester County Health Department announced that this season’s first two batches of mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus in Westchester were identified in Yonkers. The area surrounding the positive mosquito batches was inspected by the Health Department, which has treated nearby catch basins to protect against further mosquito breeding nearby. Westchester County Executive George Latimer recommended residents follow the Health Department’s West Nile Virus prevention advice to avoid mosquito bites by using repellents and removing standing water after it rains. “Mosquitoes are often thought of as merely a nuisance but they can carry serious diseases, including West Nile Virus,” Latimer said. “With more rain expected this week, it’s important to remember we can keep mosquitoes from breeding and biting us in our own backyards if we pour out standing water after it rains and remove or turn over wheelbarrows and watering cans.” To date, these are the first two positive batches out of 134 batches of mosquitoes collected in Westchester that were tested for West Nile Virus by the state Department of Health. Statewide, the state Health Department had identified 69 positive mosquito batches as of July 20. “The summer months are when we expect to find mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus here,” said county Health Commissioner Sherlita Amler.
“Besides removing standing water around your home, to protect yourself and your family when you spend time outdoors, it’s a good idea to use repellents, especially from dawn to dusk, when mosquitoes are most active.” The Health Department prepared for the mosquito season by educating the public through news releases, flyers, social media and our website, where a new report on mosquito control and surveillance can be found on the West Nile Virus page. The Health Department also gave 400 pounds of free fathead minnows to residents with ponds to reduce the mosquito population. The minnows reduce the mosquito population by feeding on larvae and pupae before they emerge into adult mosquitoes. Throughout the season, the Health Department also traps and tests mosquitoes to track the presence of mosquito-borne viruses in the county. Last year, West Nile Virus was identified in five local mosquito batches out of 380 submitted for testing and three people were diagnosed with West Nile Virus. West Nile Virus infection most often causes a mild or moderate flu-like illness, but can be more serious particularly for people 60 and older, and those with other health complications. Three residents were diagnosed with West Nile Virus last year and all recovered. To reduce the chances for mosquitoes to breed and bite around your home, follow these tips: • Avoid the outdoors in the
late afternoon and early evening when mosquitoes are active and feeding, and use insect repellents when outdoors during these times. Follow the label instructions. • To protect infants over two months of age, adults can apply insect repellents with up to 30 percent DEET to their own hands and then rub it onto their children. Products containing DEET are not recommended for use on children under two months of age. • Wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts and socks when outdoors, especially in areas where mosquitoes are active and feeding. • Discard or turn over cans, plastic containers and ceramic pots outside your home to avoid accumulating water. • Remove standing water from outdoor toys and play houses. • Remove discarded tires. • Drill holes in the bottoms of all recycling containers that are left outdoors. • Turn over plastic wading pools, buckets and wheelbarrows when not in use. • Change the water in birdbaths at least twice weekly. • Keep storm drains and gutters clear of leaves and debris. • Chlorinate swimming pools, outdoor spas and hot tubs until properly winterized or drained for the season. Also, if not chlorinated, drain any water that collects on their covers. Residents who notice large areas of standing water on public property should report them to the county Department of Health at 813-5000. (Submitted)
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MAG preps for annual awards show This exhibition of beautiful one-of-a-kind artwork is meant to honor the best talent and imagination of the artists at the Mamaroneck Artists Guild. The exhibit will include work of artists in all media: Painting, sculpture, jewelry and much more. This is an art exhibition that showcases the best of our MAG Artists. The juror for the award show is Charlotte Mouquin, the executive director of the Pelham Art Center. The Mamaroneck Artists Guild Gallery is located at 126 Larchmont Ave., in Larchmont. For more information, call 834-1117, emial gallery@mamaroneckartistsguild.org or visit mamaroneckartistsguild. org. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. Admission is free. (Submitted)
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Deleting the Tweets LIVE MIKE Mike Smith
It may seem odd, but one of the biggest issues facing Major League Baseball right now isn’t the length of games, the dearth of small ball or the noted increase of strikeouts in recent years. Over the last few weeks, the biggest epidemic facing the sport has seemingly been the uncovering of old, embarrassing and hateful tweets posted by some of the game’s stars. Just prior to the All-Star game, Milwaulkee Brewer relief pitcher Josh Hader—who participated in the Mid Summer Classic—drew criticism after some old tweets resurfaced that highlighted the hurler’s proclivity for using racial and homophobic slurs while in high school. In the ensuing weeks, Braves’ pitcher Sean Newcomb—who came within one out of a no-hitter on July 29—and Washington Nationals’ shortstop Trea Turner were similarly outed as purveyors of invec-
tive hate speech on social media in their formative years. In all three cases, the reaction—and fallout—was predictable; outrage and disgust from MLB fans, followed by what we would have to assume were sincere apologies offered by the players. But regardless of how you feel about the language used by the baseball stars—were these tweets simply misguided attempts at humor by high school kids who have since learned the error of their ways, or do they speak to a larger problem in American society—one thing is clear: these players should have been smarter. Obviously, the tweets themselves were odious. But one would assume that these individuals would have had the common sense to take a few minutes to review their past social media posts as they rose to prominence as Major Leaguers. Chicago Cubs pitcher Jon Lester said as much, via Twitter, naturally, on July 30, when he cautioned sports stars to “spend the five minutes it takes to scrub
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your account of anything you wouldn’t want plastered next to your face on the front page of a newspaper.” “Better yet,” added the twotime World Series champion,” Don’t say stupid things in the first place.” Kids, especially high school ones, say dumb things all the time on social media. I grew up before the advent of Twitter, but I bet if someone was able to comb through my AIM Away Messages from the ages 12-18, there’d be no shortage of embarrassing things on there. Of course to be fair, mine would mostly be Dashboard Confessional lyrics that Over the past several weeks, several Major League Baseball players have had to apologize for hateful tweets highlight the angst and turmoil of they sent when they were in high school. This should serve as a warning to all young people out there about the my unrequited teenaged crushes. dangers of social media. Photo courtesy freepik.com But youngsters growing up today should be smarter than that. prised to find that knuckle-head hateful? Delete it. Did you post er post them at all. But I’m not They should know, better than joke or song lyric you posted something that might embarrass your parent, I and I can’t monitor most, that when you click that when you were 15 come back to your school or your family? De- your online activities. I can only button to send something out into haunt you years or even decades lete it. Is there a joke you post- offer a few words of wisdom so ed, that, devoid of context, might that you don’t end up having to the social media landscape, it later. worse—someSo as we prepare for the up- make you seem like someone apologize—or could very well be linked to you where down the road. in perpetuity. College recruiters coming school year, I urge all of you’re not? Delete it. Obviously, the best way to deand potential employers all do our younger readers to take an Follow Mike on Twitter their due diligence when it comes inventory of their social media fend against having old tweets @LiveMike_Sports to social media, so don’t be sur- posts. Did you post something come back to haunt you is to nev-
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Locals prepare for BCANY tourney By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor With just three practice sessions to try and turn a collection of local all-stars into a team, Hudson Valley basketball coach Tyrone Carver feels as though he’s come across a winning formula. As his club prepares for the annual Basketball Coaches Association of New York, BCANY, Summer Hoops Festival, which kicks off on Aug. 3 in Johnson City, Carver is hoping to see his players make the most of their athleticism, as they try to out hustle and out run the rest of the field to earn a gold medal at the games. The BCANY Summer Hoops Festival pits nine regional teams from across the state against one another in a three-day affair in Broome County. [would be worth mentioning how many teams take part in the tourney]]] The Hudson Valley squad has not won the tournament since 2014, but Carver is pleased that the club has quickly warmed to his game plan, which is centered on the entire team’s ability to run the floor. “I want them to embrace it,” said Carver, who guided the Mamaroneck Tigers to the Class A final four last season. “I want them to be able to get up and down the floor and maximize their skill sets; if we can pressure the ball and get open in transition,
that can lead to easy buckets and help us showcase our talents.” Malik Moore, an All-Section guard from Tuckahoe High School, said that the team’s fastpaced style is fitting for a squad filled with tough defensive guards and a versatile, athletic frontcourt. “This is how I like to play,” Moore said. “And we have a lot of bigs who can run, so I can just throw it up to them on the break.” One of those bigs, rising Woodlands senior Noe Fleurimond, said it hasn’t been difficult to adapt to Carver’s coaching style and added that it was easy to find common ground with his new teammates. “We can shoot and we have a lot of athleticism,” Fleurimond told the Review. “I’ve played against each and every one of these guys at some point, but we have a common bond and it’s that we want to win gold.” Carver said that his team’s desire to win has been evident in their brief time together, and that his players have embraced the challenge of winning the area’s first tournament championship in four years. “We have a good group, some really good kids,” he said. “They want to do well, not only for themselves, their communities and their schools, but also for our region.” Carver’s squad will get its first
Malik Moore goes up for a layup against Noe Fleurimond during a July 31 practice at Stepinac High School.
taste of competition on Friday afternoon when they take on the Rochester-area squad at 5:30 p.m. at Johnson City High School. On Saturday, they will tangle with Suffolk County at 9 a.m. before taking on Central New York at 2:30 p.m. The tournament will conclude on Sunday with a single elimination tournament to determine the eventual winner.
Zeke Blauner rises towards the hoop on July 31. Photos/Mike Smith
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Tyrone Carver works with Mekhi Gray during a drill on July 31. Carver will helm the Hudson Valley squad for the second straight year.
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