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Town agrees to draft new comprehensive plan whole new look at the character of the town and the things that impact that character.” Town of Mamaroneck offiCharacter in particular has cials have joined their neighbors been a growing area of concerns in the village by kick-starting for many Sound Shore communithe beginning stages of a unify- ties, including the village of Maing comprehensive plan to guide maroneck who is currently in the development, traffic and town middle of its own moratorium on character. large-scale residential developAccording to Town Adminis- ment—a process that has cointrator Stephen Altieri, the town cided with an update of its own is nearing a selection of a firm 2012 comprehensive plan. to help draft a comprehensive Likewise, the village of Larchplan after a request for proposals, mont has undergone a substanRFP, was sent out last month. Ac- tial revamp of many of its land cording to Altieri, the new com- use laws and regulations after prehensive plan will—in addition a residential movement lashing to assessing current conditions of out against what many viewed the town—also consolidate pre- as overdevelopment and loss of vious, more targeted planning historical character. Even after studies done in prior years. a drawn out revamp of its land “This is really an attempt to use laws, a historic home at 40 look at some other areas regard- Ocean Ave. in Larchmont—the ing land use and traffic and recre- root of the opposition movement ation facilities, and also consol- against development—still faces idate all the plans that had been possible demolition. put together,” Altieri said. The town also imposed its Among those plans are stud- own moratorium in 2016, conies of Boston Post Road, Palmer current with Larchmont’s, to take Avenue, the town’s Local Water- a look at its own land use polifront Revitalization Plan and sus- cies. The moratorium, however, tainability studies. did not actually target any specifThe town does not current- ic developments and was enacted ly have a comprehensive plan, mostly as a preemptive measure according to Altieri, but rath- to prevent teardowns. “We have er various more targeted plans some land that we want to make that they will look to fold into a sure we have the best use of it or larger umbrella. review where we can,” said SuAccording to Altieri, impe- pervisor Nancy Seligson, a Demtus for the unifying study was in ocrat. “We want to continue to part a response over residents’ preserve community character concern with various issue in and allow for incremental changthe town, including traffic, char- es that are inevitable.” acter and a growing number of According to Altieri, after the “McMansions”—larger homes town selects one of three responand lots that some residents feel dents to its call for consultants, endanger the town’s residential the process of drafting a plan feel. will likely take between eight “Land use has changed—the months to a year. phenomenon of “McMansions,” he said. “[The plan] is taking a CONTACT: james@hometwn.com
By JAMES PERO Staff Writer
Mamaroneck quarterback Tommy Dillon plows ahead for positive yardage in the Tigers’ Aug. 31 season opener against Scarsdale. Dillon threw for 335 yards ans two TDs in Mamaroneck’s 21-7 win. For story, see page 16. Photo/Mike Smith
Village readies to roll out new mobile parking app By JAMES PERO Staff Writer Modernized parking in downtown Mamaroneck is slated for a major upgrade as the village prepares to unveil options outside of the traditional coin-operated meters. A new parking app through the company ParkMobile that will allow motorists to pay for parking on their smartphones will be rolled out in two weeks, according to Trustee Leon Potok, a Democrat. “It’ll make it more convenient to park because they can use the app to pay for the meters, and they can use the app with no additional charge,” Potok said. Additionally, residents with
smart phones will be able to add time to their meters remotely and also utilize a “wallet” feature that will enable users to store parking money in the app on their phones. Along with the app, the village will also replace multi-space meters in the village’s parking lots with more user-friendly models this month, according to Potok. Although physical payment options still exist across the village in the form of coin-operated meters and multi-space meters, motorists will be able to use the app to park in any of Mamaroneck’s metered spaces. This year, the Board of Trustees voted to change metered parking rates across the village, raising the fees from 25 cents per
hour rates to 50 cents per hour. In Westchester County, the use of mobile app-powered parking payments has gained popularity with downtown business districts in White Plains, New Rochelle, Yonkers, Bronxville, Tuckahoe and Tarrytown employing their use. According to a study of industry professionals by the International Parking Institute, in 2015—the latest year for which data is available—the prevalence of mobile app parking systems grew by 47 percent. Meanwhile, according to Pew Research, 77 percent of adults in the U.S. say they own a smartphone. While the village has finalized a parking app provider, a decision on what to do with outdated
coin-operated parking meters currently stationed on Mamaroneck Avenue has yet to be finalized. “We need to roll this [app] out and then the [village] board will decide if and when to roll out new meters on Mamaroneck Avenue,” Potok said. Upgrading the village’s parking meters is an issue that has dragged on for years after backlash against the potential installation of multi-space meters on Mamaroneck Avenue first surfacedin 2015. An ad hoc parking committee and residential survey recommended single-space meters, but the village board has yet to bring that recommendation to a vote. CONTACT: james@hometwn.com
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Last section of Tappan Zee set to open this month
The rest of the new Tappan Zee Bridge is slated to open this month with toll fees still at $5. Photo courtesy newnybridge.com
The Westchester bound side of the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge will open on Sept. 8, with potential toll hikes in 2020 still undecided, according to Governor Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat. The firm opening date comes after a previous announcement on Aug. 29 in which Cuomo said the bridge would open in “mid-September.” “I’m pleased to report that thanks to the tireless work of the women and men building the new bridge, the project will be completed in mid-September if Mother Nature cooperates,” Cuomo said in an initial statement. The first span of the bridge opened almost exactly a year ago with Cuomo touting the $4 billion project’s timeliness and its success staying on budget. The project’s completion will mark a culmination of decades of talks about constructing a new Tappan Zee Bridge which had been cited for its significant decay with an engineering as-
sessment in 2009 chronicling an “unusually high” rate of deterioration. “People talked for decades about replacing the Tappan Zee Bridge and now we’re on the cusp of making history,” said Jamey Barbas, the project director. “The new bridge will improve traffic flow and maximize the economic potential of the region, and is a symbol of New York’s ability to accomplish big things for the people of this state.” With the slated opening in September, however, future potential toll hikes, which have long been discussed, are still an impending item.Currently, the Thruway Authority, who is responsible for setting tolls, has committed to keeping a $5 toll static until 2020. In the meantime, a Toll Advisory Task Force, which was banded together by Cuomo in 2015 has yet to meet once to discuss the prospect of raising tolls— originally a toll hike to $15 has been flirted with.
The task force is a seven-member body that consists of representatives of the state Department of Transportation and the Thruway Authority. Cuomo has yet to remark publicly on the progress of the task force’s examination of tolls and what exactly the rate hike would be. Most recently, the topic of tolls and the name change of the bridge to the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge— after his father and former governor of the state—became a point of contention recently in a debate between Cuomo and Democratic challenger Cynthia Nixon. Nixon is running in a Sept. 13 primary against Cuomo trying to unseat the two-term governor. A piece of legislation from the state Legislature to retain the bridge’s Tappan Zee name, a moniker it has held for more than half a century, failed to pass through the Assembly this summer. -Reporting by James Pero
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Fall discussion roundup One of the best things that a public library can offer to its community is a wide variety of opportunities for those in the community to get together and talk about the books that they’ve read. Book discussion groups run the gamut and there is literally a discussion group for every taste in reading. Discussion groups are great places for friends old and new to gather. Library book discussion groups expand on the concept by meeting in a place known for housing literature and are led by a librarian who is trained in exploring all things literary. This fall, the Larchmont Public Library is offering a bumper crop of book discussion groups and extends an invitation to you, the community, to come get involved. Here’s an overview of the discussion groups available:
Frank Discussions with Frank Connelly Oct. 3: “Hound of the Baskervilles” Nov. 7: Title to be selected by group
New Futurians with Liam Hegarty
Stranger Than Fiction with Liam Hegarty
Thursday, Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. Join librarian Liam Hegarty for the inaugural meeting of The New Futurians, a group dedicated to the genre of Science Fiction. Discussing Ann Leckie’s “Ancillary Justice”, the first novel to win the Hugo, Nebula and Arthur C. Clarke awards in the same year, and the first book in Ann Leckie’s New York Times bestselling trilogy. For this inaugural meeting, the New Futurians are joined by Tom Bouman, editor of “Ancillary Justice.”
Thursday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. The Stranger Than Fiction group led by librarian Liam Hegarty, focuses on Non-Fiction, from biography to history and current events. For the November meeting, the group will read and discuss “The Soul of An Octopus: A Joyful Exploration Into the Wonder of Consciousness” by Sy Montgomery.
Guilty Conscience Book Group with Liam Hegarty Thursday, Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. The Guilty Conscience Group focuses on fiction. Sometimes the selections are classic works and other times the focus is on new novels. For the October discussion, the group reads and discusses “My Name Is Red” by Orhan Pamuk: a transporting tale set amid the splendor and religious intrigue of 16th century Istanbul, from one of the most prominent contemporary Turkish writers.
Literary Bites: A Cookbook Exploration Monday, Oct. 15 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Food brings the global family together. Literary Bites invites the community to join in an exploration of food in every form, in every cuisine, in an environment that encourages sharing recipes, prepared dishes and culinary experiences. Members can choose to share a dish they’ve prepared using a recipe from a cookbook the group is focusing on. This inaugural meeting will focus on “My Kitchen Year” by Ruth Reichel, former editor of Gourmet Magazine.
Short and Sweet with Alex Gaete Thursdays, Sept. 27, Oct. 11, Oct. 25 at 10 a.m. If you feel like completing a 500-page book is a bit taxing, especially when you only have a few weeks to finish it, this is the group for you. The rules for Short and Sweet are simple—we will never assign any book to read that exceeds 250 pages. Join librarian Alex Gaete for a discussion of “The Year of Living Magically” by Joan Didion. There will be sweets. Short and Sweet continues in November and December.
Ileen Gottesfeld Discussion: The Consequence of Decision Wednesdays, Sept. 26, Oct. 10, Oct. 31 at 10 a.m. Join retired schoolteacher Ileen Gotteseld, for this series discussing themes from the following books. Sept. 26: “This Is How It Always Is” by Laurie Frankel Oct. 10: “A History of Loneliness” by John Boyne Oct. 31: “Terrorist” by John Updike If actually reading the books isn’t your thing, most all of the books selected are available in digital formats so you can listen to them in the car or on your mobile device. All of the discussion groups offered at the library are free and no registration is required. Books are made available three weeks prior to each discussion. Because discussion groups meet at regular intervals, it is advised to visit the library’s website for specific dates and times. Visit the library’s website at larchmontlibrary.org/adultprograms.
Larchmont Arts Festival On Saturday, Sept. 29, the Larchmont Arts Festival will take place at Constitution Park in Larchmont, from noon to 5 p.m. The Larchmont Arts Festival is an annual event that brings together artists and art lovers from around the tri-state area. The festival offers an opportunity to learn about fine art and crafts by connecting the community with emerging and established artists and artisans. Participating artists include painters, sculptors, photographers, ceramicists and jewelry designers. This year’s featured artist is painter and Larchmont resident, Lara Ivanovi. The festival is a unique op-
portunity to buy original art, of varying price range, from the artist. In addition to art, the Larchmont Arts Festival also offers live music performed by local musicians. And for kids, there will be a free hands-on art activity. The Larchmont Arts Festival is a free, family friendly event. Constitution Park is located on Larchmont Avenue, across the street from the library. The rain date is scheduled for Sept. 30. For more information on the Larchmont Arts Festival, please visit their Facebook page at facebook.com/larchmontartsfestival/. Registration deadline is Sept. 15. All works of art must be handmade by the artist. There is no entry fee or commission on sales. Artists may apply for the Kenise Barnes Fine Art/Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s Award of $500. Young artists, ages 14-18, may apply for the Liz Kaprow Memorial Youth Art Award of $250. For inquires, email larchmontartsfestival@ gmail.com.
Sound Shore Market of Larchmont Did you know that there is a new mid-week community farmer’s market in Larchmont? It takes place in beautiful Kane Park located on Post Road (between Kane and Beach avenues) every Wednesday. The market is intended to be a destination for Larchmont and Sound Shore families to shop, dine and have fun while enhancing Larchmont’s image as an attractive, vibrant, shopping, family friendly village. Prepared foods, such as BBQ pork sandwiches, fresh salads and Greek specialties, and provision foods, such as produce, fresh fish and breads, will be offered with rotating vendors. In addition, each week there is live music and activities from Larchmont businesses to create an engaging and enjoyable atmosphere. Founder and Larchmont resident Drew George enlisted the help of The Valley Area Network, a non-profit organization that also runs Piermont’s popular “SOUK” market to operate the Sound Shore Market. The market takes place every Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. through Oct 31. (Note that the market will end at 6 p.m. beginning in September). Parking is easy and ample... Just pull right up to the park either on Post Road or Kane Avenue.
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Rye Neck welcomes new staffers The Rye Neck school district welcomed new staff and faculty members during a two-day orientation, held Aug. 27-28. The group met with administrators, discussed organizational items and received a tour of the com-
munity, which was led by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Barbara Ferraro and physical education and health teacher Brian Iacovelli. “We welcomed new staff across all of the schools, as well as at the district office, Ferraro
said. “The energy of the new staff, combined with the experience and proven success of those who have been part of our family in the past, will undoubtedly contribute to our reputation for strong learning outcomes.” (Submitted)
THE FOLLOWING ARE NEW STAFF MEMBERS AT RYE NECK Darian Bica | physical education and health teacher at Rye Neck Middle/High School. Stefania Binasco | teaching assistant at F.E. Bellows Elementary School. Jamie Bragg | elementary school teacher at Daniel Warren Elementary School (leave replacement). Robert Brevetti | social studies teacher at Rye Neck High School. Jessica Calvini | English teacher at Rye Neck High School. Samantha Chu | guidance counselor at Rye Neck Middle School. Matthew DeBellis | science teacher at Rye Neck High School. Allison Fields | speech and language teacher at Rye Neck Middle/High School. Elizabeth Haughton | secretary at Rye Neck Middle School. Christina Lee | special education teacher at Rye Neck Middle/High School. Ardijane Mahmud | nurse at Rye Neck Middle/High School. Jane Murtaugh | special services secretary. Anne Reiser | world languages teacher at Rye Neck Middle/High School. Christina Roufanis | personnel assistant, district office. Eric Rudolph | social studies teacher at Rye Neck Middle School. Colleen Slattery | social studies teacher at Rye Neck Middle School. Ashley Sullivan | teaching assistant at Rye Neck Middle School. Douglas Thorn | special education teaching assistant at Rye Neck Middle/High School. Victoria Valentine | teaching assistant at F.E. Bellows Elementary School.
The Rye Neck Union Free School District welcomed new staff and faculty members during a two-day orientation, held Aug. 27-28. Photo courtesy Rye Neck school district
Zachary Zamek | world languages teacher at Rye Neck Middle/High School.
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Sorry, New York City. White Plains is the place to be if you’re looking for the best live jazz in town next week. From Grammy award-winning pianist and composer Arturo O’Farrill to DownBeat Magazine’s “Alto Saxophonist of the Year” for six of seven years running Rudresh Mahanthappa to young groundbreaking artists and composers Emmet Cohen, Veronica Swift and Marquis Hill—you don’t want to miss this opportunity to experience the best of today’s jazz. Returning for its seventh year, Jazz Fest in White Plains will feature more than 20 free and affordable concerts at locations throughout White Plains from Sept. 12-16. Presented by ArtsWestchester, The city of White Plains and the White Plains Business Improvement District, the full lineup of artists, food vendors and more can be viewed at artsw.org/jazzfest. This year’s headlining performers reflect a broad range of styles,
from straight ahead to post-bop, as well as origins, from Brazil, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Colombia, Mexico, Chicago, Philly and of course, New York. Over half the performers have roots in Westchester, uniting jazz traditions from around the world with those close to home. ArtsWestchester will host three of the most intimate performances in its gallery, located at 31 Mamaroneck Ave. Seating is extremely limited. Please visit artsw.org/ jazzfest to purchase tickets today. “This music is all about people, and it’s all about togetherness, friendship and compassion,” said Cohen, who will be performing at ArtsWestchester on Sept. 13. “Jazz permeates through societies and organizations and into the greater community... What’s really powerful [about performing in front of an audience] is the ability to affect an audience and to leave them feeling differently than they came, and hopefully more joyful, more positive and more uplifted.” (Submitted)
Veronica Swift
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Emmet Cohen
Arturo O’Farrill
The 2018 JazzFest in White Plains Headliners The Emmet Cohen Trio Thursday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m. (Admission: $20) ArtsWestchester, 31 Mamaroneck Ave.
Featuring pianist Emmet Cohen with Yasushi Nakamura on bass and Bryan Carter on drums. Recognized as a prodigy who began playing at age three, multi-faceted American jazz pianist and composer Cohen has emerged as one of his generation’s pivotal gurus in music. DownBeat Magazine observed that his “nimble touch, measured stride and warm harmonic vocabulary indicate he’s above any convoluted technical showmanship.”
Veronica Swift with The Emmet Cohen Trio Thursday, Sept. 13, 8:30 p.m. (Admission: $20) ArtsWestchester, 31 Mamaroneck Ave.
Veronica Swift, a 2015 winner of the Thelonious Monk Vocal Competition, is one of the top young singers in jazz today. The 23-year old has been gaining attention throughout the jazz world, performing every Saturday night at New York City’s famed Birdland Jazz Club, where she was also recently featured as a special guest with John Pizzarelli. For this performance, she will be joined by the Emmet Cohen Trio. (Admission note: $35 combo for both sets or $20 each)
The Rudresh Mahanthappa Trio
Marquis Hill Blacktet
Arturo O’Farrill Sextet
Friday, Sept. 14, 8 p.m. (Admission: $25) ArtsWestchester, 31 Mamaroneck Ave.
Sunday, Sept. 16, 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Admission: FREE. White Plains Jazz and Food Festival starts at noon) Mamaroneck and Martine avenues (Outside of ArtsWestchester, 31 Mamaroneck Ave.)
Saturday, Sept. 15, 8 p.m. (Admission: $24-$44) White Plains Performing Arts Center, 11 City Place | 328-1600 | wppac.com
Rudresh Mahanthappa, named “Alto Saxophonist of the Year” in DownBeat Magazine’s International Critics’ Polls for six of the past seven years, is widely known as one of the premier voices in jazz of the 21st century. Enjoy an evening of music filled with rhythmic urgency, steeped in the lineage of jazz saxophone, and responsive to traditions and practices of the wider musical world. This performance will feature Francois Moutin on bass and Johnathan Blake on drums.
Trumpeter and composer Marquis Hill is recognized as one of the preeminent jazz voices of his generation. Winner of the 2014 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Trumpet Competition, Hill has been described as “a dauntingly skilled trumpeter” whose “music crystallizes the hard-hitting, hard-swinging spirit of Chicago jazz.” As a composer, he builds upon his distinctive sound to craft arresting original compositions that embrace postbop, hip-hop, R&B and spoken word..
Visit artsw.org/jazzfest for the full 2018 JazzFest in White Plains lineup and to purchase tickets.
Pianist, composer and educator Arturo O’Farrill, founder and artistic director of the nonprofit Afro Latin Jazz Alliance, was born in Mexico and grew up in New York City. O’Farrill, a multi-Grammy award winner in the Best Latin Jazz Album category, is one of the most important figures in Latin Jazz today. Most recently, he was awarded a 2018 Grammy for Best Instrumental Composition for “Three Revolutions” from the album “Familia: Tribute to Chico and Bebo.” He has performed with a wide spectrum of artists, including Dizzy Gillespie, Lester Bowie, Wynton Marsalis and Harry Belafonte. His Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra and Boss Level Sextet have performed throughout the U.S., Latin America, Europe and Asia.
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Metro Hair Studio celebrates first year years of extensive experience in the salon industry and she is passionate about her work while eager to learn new techniques and remain on the “cutting” edge. She specializes in men’s and classic women’s cuts and styles. She is also advanced in coloring and highlights, balayage, ombre and keratin smoothing treatment. Lorie is an accomplished hair care professional in her own right. Her client base is very established and she is loyal to them, although, new clients always feel comfortable and at ease in her chair after a simple consultation. She specializes in precision hair cutting, clipper and razor cutting,
foil highlighting, balayage, ombre and keratin smoothing treatments. It doesn’t matter whether you book with Roseann or Lorie. When you walk into their salon, they will make you feel right at home, as if you were part of the family. It’s why they have their establishment to begin with. They built it from the ground up for more than two decades and based on their track record, should be there for two more. (Submitted) Metro Hair Studio is located 437 Ward Ave. in Mamaroneck, on the corner of Halstead Avenue near the train station. You can find them at www.metrohstudio.com
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Metro Hair Studio in Mamaroneck has now celebrated their very first year in business. Owners Roseann and Lorie’s friendship started more than 20 years ago when they worked together as stylists at a previous salon. As they built up a loyal client base and perfected their craft, they dreamed of one day opening a salon of their own together. They built up their lifelong relationships with their clientele they serve through hard work and dedication. By 2017 they were ready to turn their dream into a reality, and Metro Hair Studio opened its doors in August of that same year. Roseann has more than 25
By JAMES PERO Staff Writer Congresswoman Nita Lowey, a Democrat, continues to press the U.S. Postal Service over problems with stolen and late mail deliveries across Westchester County. In a new letter to Deputy Postmaster General Ron Stroman, Lowey demands answers for scheduling changes requiring Westchester mail carriers to report to work 90 minutes past their usual start time due to problems in the county’s mail distribution center, which she says will “make mail delivery even later than it already is.” Westchester residents have experienced regular mail problems over the past year, including mail arriving late or mail never being delivered. The U.S. Postal Service has alleged those instances are due to a reduction in funding and, as a result, a reduced workforce.
“It has been suggested to me that the distribution problems relate to staffing issues because, although the Postal Service is recruiting carriers, it is losing as many as 50 percent of new hires because of working conditions,” Lowey said in her letter. “I would like to know more about the scheduling changes and problems at the distribution center.” Reports of a rash of mail theft over the last several months in areas of the county has resulting in county District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, a Democrat, urging residents to keep a more watchful eye. According to Lowey’s letter, theft has continued to plague some Westchester communities, including White Plains, Ossining, Bronxville, New Rochelle and Tarrytown, in particular, with checks even being stolen out of collection boxes inside post offices. In the city of Yonkers alone,
$660,000 was stolen by mail thieves from 85 different victims from January through June, according to city officials. In some instances, mail has been stolen directly from residential mailboxes by using keys or other fishing techniques while other reports have included an entire mailbox being taken with the mail, which sometimes contains sensitive items like personal checks. If checks are stolen, thieves “wash” them by removing the ink used to fill in the monetary amount and, in turn, are able to empty victims’ bank accounts by forging their own information. A joint letter from congress to the U.S. Postal Service in May called for answers and additional postal inspectors to monitor the problem. As of press time, there has been no official response from the U.S. Postal Service. CONTACT: james@hometwn.com
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John McCain isn’t an American hero By CLIFFORD JACKSON The death of Sen. John McCain is another example of how American history has been inculcated into our thinking and socialization via a narrative that is an egregious lie. The death of any human being, especially precipitated by cancer, is a tragic situation as we saw with the death of the senator. However, the heroism and romanticism attached to his life by the corporate media, especially television media, distorts so much of his life and deifies McCain. This image of him and many others has been the modus operandi of America, prefabricating its history with the elevation of some and conspicuous omittance of many others. John McCain was a prisoner of war in Vietnam, a country where the U.S. slaughtered more than 3 million Vietnamese men, women and children, and maintained a dictatorship under President Ngo Dinh Diem where thousands of Vietnamese civilians were killed and more than 1 million were imprisoned. The “Pentagon Papers” highlight this criminal and barbaric history of the U.S. Malcolm X came out against U.S. involvement in Vietnam as early as 1964. Martin Luther King Jr., in his famous speech at Riverside Church on April 4, 1967, said, “The biggest purveyors of violence on this planet is my own government,” in taking a
stance against the U.S. killing of civilians in Vietnam. The corporate media has described McCain’s involvement in Vietnam as “another example of our soldiers sacrificing themselves to protect our liberties,” negating the criminal and nefarious role that the U.S. played in Vietnam. This has been putative throughout American history. Most of the wars of this country have been about conquest and subjugation, and not protecting freedom and democracy. Just ask the indigenous populations whose number at one time was roughly 15 million in North America, before the Europeans arrived. McCain was a member of the Republican Party that has facilitated the growing gap between rich and poor in this country as well as supporting the prisoner industrial complex which has made the U.S. No. 1 in the world as far as its citizens being incarcerated. He did not come out against the issue of the Confederate flag and its symbol of white supremacy and terror. He later apologized for not doing that, still there are millions of people who know about his apology now and have no idea who Paul Robeson, James Baldwin, Malcolm X or Dr. King, as far as the real revolutionary he was, were. McCain has been revered as far as his military service and his sacrifice. Yet, the United States military has been the biggest ter-
rorist organization in the world, invading, occupying or bombing 16 Muslim countries since 1980 alone. The ramifications of this absolute distortion of American history is that it not only eradicates the history of others, but it gives a false sense of superiority to many whites, while leaving millions of people of color, especially blacks in this country with a subliminal and overt sense of inferiority. This distortion has led to the demonization of Fidel Castro and left Che Guevara as a relative unknown in our history. Castro did not help to kill millions of civilians as most American presidents have; from presidents Roosevelt to Trump are glaring examples. McCain may have had certain ethical principles in terms of how he dealt with people; he may not have been like most politicians who swim in mendacity. However, he is not a hero like some of the other Americans aforementioned, as well as many others. McCain was wrong when he said, “America has done more good in the world then harm.” That is a profound lie that all of us are dealing with today, especially with the daily violence and moral depravity that is destroying this country from without and especially within. Clifford Jackson is a resident of Larchmont. The views expressed are his own.
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Westchester recognizes Int. Overdose Awareness Day Westchester County joined communities around the world in recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day on Aug. 31. Over the last 20 years drug overdose deaths have increased significantly in many parts of the world and continue to worsen. Each year a record number of deaths are reported, which is predominantly driven by the misuse of opioids in combination with other drugs. This growing overdose epidemic extends to all parts of the world—including Westchester County. International Overdose Awareness Day is an annual event to raise awareness about overdose, to remember without stigma those who have lost their lives to an overdose and to provide better support for overdose prevention. County departments, along with community stakeholders,
will be offering several upcoming educational and awareness programs as well as lifesaving Narcan training to support this effort. “Our community is being ravaged by the opioid crisis, and it is imperative that we, as a community, work together to identify the causes of this epidemic, and work with people to meet all their needs so we can stem the growing tide of abuse and overdose,” County Executive George Latimer said. “Opioid addiction is not about just one thing; it is about the entire person—their problems, their needs, the reasons they may use in the first place, and we must take a holistic approach to give everyone affected a fighting chance.” Integrating services is crucial to success, and Westchester is working towards an interlocked system of care and treatment. The
county is moving ahead with programs that have mental health and substance use needs meet in the same locations, and working to serve the entire population where the needs are found; from schools to clinics to physician-based treatment. “Substance use and mental health disorders, often in combination (co-occurring disorders) affects thousands of people across Westchester,” said Michael Orth, commissioner of the county Department of Community Mental Health. “Our County, our local governments, our hospitals and clinics, and police departments see every day how great the need is. It is critical that our efforts include both prevention through education as well as access to effective treatment for those in need.” (Submitted)
Upcoming Educational and Awareness Forums NAMI of Westchester: What Matters to You? Promotion and Understanding of community services for people with Co-Occurring Disorders. Tuesday, Oct 23, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Mercy College Dobbs Ferry Campus For tickets go to: https://whatmatterstoyou10-23-18.eventbrite.com or visit NAMI website namiwestchester.org and click on Upcoming Events. The first Out of the Shadows: Co-Occurring Disorders Awareness Walk Sunday, Sept. 30, starting at 3 p.m. at Pace University Pleasantville Registration page is now live you can go directly https://ssl.charityweb.net/theharrisproject/codawalk or navigate from https://theharrisproject.org/walk/. The 2nd Annual Westchester Youth Summit Tuesday, Oct. 30, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Westchester County Center. More than 38 high schools, 400 students, 60 volunteers participated in 2017. For additional information on Westchester educational programs and services contact the Department of Community Mental Health at 995-5220. Upcoming Narcan Trainings sponsored by county Department of Health • T hursday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. to noon at the White Plains District Office, Conference Room 112 E. Post Road, 1st floor White Plains • Friday, Oct. 12, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Grace Baptist Church, Re-Entry Fair Mt Vernon • F riday, Nov. 2, at 10 a.m. at the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library 1 Haseco Ave., Port ChesterFor additional information click on to county Department of Health website at http://health.westchestergov.com/narcan.
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Hope springs in Fall LIVE MIKE Mike Smith
There’s always a certain excitement in the air when the school year rolls around. This year, due to Labor Day falling on Sept. 3, we had the rare pleasure of delving into the 2018 high school sports season before students even reported for their first day of classes. And to be honest, it didn’t seem like we missed a beat. The high school sports season will routinely feature a few games before schools officially start up for the year; there will always be the odd soccer match or field hockey contest played that take place before the students file into the classrooms in September. But this year—maybe for the first time that I can remember—the high school football season launched before the first syllabuses were handed out. And truth be told, I didn’t know what to expect. Would the Week 1 games, played over Labor Day weekend, be well-attended despite vacation plans? Would
these games still have the same “big event” feel? Well, they sure did, and resoundingly so. On Friday night, I took in two football games; one at Mamaroneck and one at Harrison. And aside from the temperature and humidity, I never would’ve been able to tell that these games weren’t being played in the middle of September. Both towns turned out in droves to cheer on their local squads, the student sections were raucous and there was that same reliable energy in both locales that I’ve come to expect from the hometown fanbases. If the numbers were down, I couldn’t tell. It simply felt like football season. I got the same feeling on Saturday, when I drove up to Byram Hills to watch the Rye Garnets in their season opener. School may not have been in session yet, but you certainly couldn’t tell from the packed Bobcats’ bleachers. Although I love all of the sports that I cover, football holds a special place in my heart. Sure the games are long—Rye and Byram Hills took almost two hours to
play the first half—but even the unimportant games, for the most part, feature some sense of urgency, if not from the players, then from the fans. These games, especially ones early in the season, are tremendous examples of civic pride. And if the student sections may not be excited to crack the books, they were certainly ready to break out the signs, bust out the chants and support their classmates from the sidelines. Eventually, some of that excitement may dissipate. Teams without winning records will likely suffer a decline in attendance, a school’s other clubs—maybe a soccer team on a winning streak or a field hockey squad with state title aspirations—can divert some of that energy into their own campaigns. But in Week 1 of the football season, everyone’s a contender, and that hope makes the games simply seem to “matter” more. After one weekend of covering games, I’m all in. And if the fan turnout was any indications, you seem to be as well.
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Fans packed Harrison’s Feely Field on Aug. 31 for the Huskies’ season opener against Clarkstown North. Sports Editor Mike Smith is convinced that there is nothing like covering a football game in front of a raucous crowd. Photo/Mike Smith
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Huskies heat up at Rye Neck girls soccer
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Game Notes: • Caitlin Alcoba led all scorers with 2 goals • Referees mandated water breaks every 10 minutes due to heat • The Huskies improved to 2-2 By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor A sweltering September day and a slow start weren’t enough to derail the Harrison girls soccer team on Tuesday, as the Huskies turned in an impressive performance against host Rye Neck to come away with a 6-1 win. The win puts Harrison (2-2) back at .500 and also may provide a blueprint for the team’s future success on the attack. After allowing the Panthers a few solid chances early on, the Huskies found their footing midway through the first half, as a pair of goals by Caitlin Alcoba set
Julina Paruta controls the ball against Rye Neck. Due to excessive heat, referees opted for mandatory water stoppages throughout the contest.
Ava Judelson battles for the ball against Rye Neck.
the tone for the rest of the day. Alcoba would be the game’s high-scorer, but a number of Harrison players got in on the action
Jeannine Eljamal races for possession. Eljamal had a goal for the Huskies.
as Cara Traficante, Jeannine Eljamal, Erika Miller and Andie Riesel all found the net. But despite the Huskies’ eventual offensive
output, head coach Jon-Erik Zappala was hoping to see a crisper start from his club. “Coming into the game we had talked about controlling possession in the first five minutes and really pressing the attack in the next 10,” Zappala said. “But I thought we came out a little flat to start, and we definitely allowed Rye Neck to hang around in the early part.” One reason for the team’s slow start, Zappala believed, may have been the weather. With the temperature hovering around the 90-degree mark at the start of the game, both teams were unsure if Section I’s rules regarding the heat index would postpone the contest. But the game was played
anyway with the caveat that the officials imposed mandatory water breaks every 10 minutes. “It changed our strategy a bit, I was looking to sub players more often,” the coach said. “And at one point, I sent the bench players off the field to find some shade; I wanted them to stay focused on the action, but it was more important to get them out of the sun than to have them right there on the sideline.” For Rye Neck, who was competing in its first Section I contest of the year, the loss against a larger school should serve as an important measuring stick. The Panthers will tangle with Dobbs Ferry on Sept. 7 before getting ready for a Saturday showdown against
the Class C runner up Bronxville Broncos. For Harrison, who will play against Nanuet on Sept. 6, the last 40 minutes of Tuesday’s game should be a confidence builder especially in terms of managing a sustained attack. “One thing I’ve liked has been our ball movement and possession in the first two-thirds of the field; from the goalie to the defense, from the defense to the midfield,” Zappala said. “Now I want the girls to concentrate on that final third, always looking behind them at midfielders crashing down and ahead to find a teammate with a scoring chance.” CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com
Two players battle for the ball at Rye Neck High School on Sept. 4. Photos/Mike Smith
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Tigers win opener FOOTBALL
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Game Notes: • Mamaroneck scored 21 points in the 1st quarter • QB Tommy Dillon threw for 335 yards & 2 TDs • The Tigers (1-0) will play Peekskill (0-1) on 9/7
By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor It didn’t take long for the Mamaroneck football team to set the tone in its season opener. The Tigers came out of the gate roaring against Scarsdale on Aug. 31, scoring the first three touchdowns of the game en route to a decisive 21-7 victory over their rivals. But despite the impressive debut for a hungry Tigers’ team, head coach Anthony Vitti knows all too well that there is more work to be done. With much preseason praise heaped on Mamaroneck senior Shane Smith, it didn’t take long for the standout to make his mark against Scarsdale. Just four minutes into regulation, Smith broke loose for a 27-yard touchdown scamper to get the Tigers on the board. More importantly, however, the senior’s run opened things up for what promises to be a prolific Mamaroneck passing attack, as quarterback Tommy Dillon connected with brothers Charlie and Matt Parkinson for passing scores of 87 and 57 yards, respectively, before the end of the first quarter to stake Mamaroneck to a 21-0 lead. Dillon would finish the night completing 18-of-29 passes for
335 yards. “It wasn’t really our gameplan to come [out] and throw the ball as much as we did,” Vitti said after the game. “But we saw [Scarsdale] gearing up to stop the run, and luckily we have receivers who can really take the top off a defense and make plays down the field.” Although the Tigers offense struggled somewhat after the first quarter, the defense was able to keep the Raiders off the board until just 3:46 left in the third quarter. Sophomore defensive
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back Jack Betten, playing in his first varsity game, made a big impact in the secondary hauling in two interceptions. “There were definitely some things I think we need to do better, but defensively, you’re ultimately going to be judge on how many points you give up,” Vitti said. “We only gave up the one touchdown and we had five takeaways so that’s a good start.” With a week 1 win under their belts, the Tigers are off to a much better start than they enjoyed in 2017, when they dropped their
first two games en route to a 2-6 finish. But Vitti understands that the team will be judged not on how it starts the season, but how it continues to improve each week. On Sept. 7, the Tigers will look for their second straight win when they host Peekskill at 7 p.m. Peekskill dropped their season opener 41-6 to Pearl River last week. “I’m sure the kids are excited to get that first win, but in football, you’re only as good as your last game,” the coach said. “So we’re going to need to work hard, correct some of those mistakes we made and come out on Friday, ready to do it again.” CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com
Matt Parkinson hauls in a pass against Scarsdale on Aug. 31. Parkinson scored on a 57-yard reception in the first quarter of Mamaroneck’s win.
Tommy Dillon rolls out to pass. Dillon threw for 335 yards and two touchdowns in a decisive win.
Tommy Dillon rolls out to pass on Aug. 31. Dillon threw for 335 yards and two touchdowns.
Charlie Parkinson and Michael Bennett wrap up a Raiders’ ballcarrier. The Tigers allowed just one touchdown on Friday.