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HEAD of the CLASS
An overtime header from Spencer Goldberg
on Oct. 28 helped Rye Neck top Briarcliff in the Class B Section I finals at Lakeland High School. The finals win marked the first title for the Panthers since 2014. For story, see page 15. Photos/Mike Smith
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VOTE FOR
INTEGRITY CIVILTY SERVICE On Tuesday, November 7th,
ELECT George Mgrditchian for Mayor
Maria DeRose for Trustee
Our Village has no room for Party politics or their political agendas. We will serve all residents of our community and find the best solutions for the village of Mamaroneck based on Bi-Partisan cooperation. Paid for by George For Mayor Committee
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What’s going on... Mamaroneck Public Library
Golden Globe awards, as well as the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Nobel Prize for Literature. Released in 1966 on the album “Blonde on Blonde,” the song “Visions of Johanna” is critically praised as one of his highest achievements in writing. It has been ranked in numerous publications as one of the greatest songs ever written.
Walk Your Way to Better Health
For more information on hours and programs, visit mamaronecklibrary.org. The library will be closed on Friday, Nov. 10 and Saturday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day.
All Ages Storyhour & Craft On Saturday, Nov. 4 from 11 a.m. to noon. Stories that will appeal to kids of all ages and their caregivers, followed by a craft simple enough for the little kids and creative enough for the big kids. This program is ongoing and requires no registration.
Elder Law Asset Protection Seminar On Saturday, Nov. 4 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Community Room. Attend this free elder law asset protection seminar to learn how to leave your assets to your children, not the nursing home. At this seminar, you will learn: how to protect your assets from nursing home costs; what the three most important legal documents you need to protect your estate are; how to qualify for government-paid aides to care for you in your home; which trust is ideal for second marriages and blended families; and what elder law can do for you. Presented by Pat Micek, Esq. Call 358-4235 to reserve your seat.
On Tuesdays from 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. in the Community Room. Adults are invited to burn calories and get in shape in this new low-impact 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. All participants must sign a waiver beforehand, and should wear comfortable clothes and sneakers. To register, call the Reference Desk at 630-5887.
Lounging in the LOFT
On Wednesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Program Room. This program is open to girls in grades 6–12. Explore coding in a fun and friendly environment, two hours per week after school. Space is limited; registration is required. Please call 630-5875 to register. You must bring your own laptop—a limited number of laptops are available for in-program use.
Jiggles & Giggles
Tech Tuesdays
On Thursday, Nov. 9 from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Program Room. Songs and a stomping good time with Marie.For children ages 18 months to 36 months old. Registration is required by calling 630-5894.
On Tuesdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Need help getting hooked up with e-books, etc.? Just curious about what the library has to offer? On Tuesdays, you can get help in the main floor Tutor Room from a librarian who will be there ready and willing to help you. While focusing on the library’s services, the librarian is willing to take a stab at any technological problem you may have. By appointment only. Register online or call the Information Desk at 834-2281 ext. 3.
Girls Who Code
Larchmont Public Library
On Monday, Nov. 6 from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Program Room. A Spanish and English storytime for all ages. Una hora del cuento bilingüe para todas las edades.
On Monday, Nov. 6 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Presented by Gregg Hill, a New York-based musician, sculptor, entrepreneur and lifelong Bob Dylan fan. Bob Dylan is one of the most original and influential voices in the history of American popular music. The legendary singer-songwriter has received Grammy, Academy and
Hooked on Screens On Monday, Nov. 6 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. For parents of children ages 5 to 14. Dr. Colleen Carroll helps parents who are tired of fighting the battle against screen time and want to help their child choose to read instead. In this talk, parents will learn how to create a reader-friendly home that beckons children to read, along with four more easy steps to get your child to put down the video games and social media and enjoy reading. Online registration required.
On Tuesday, Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to noon. Mamaroneck schools are off on Election Day so come hang out in The LOFT. The rough schedule: 9 a.m: Doughnut holes and hot chocolate for the early birds. Participants will ease into the day by coloring geometric bookmarks and trying some logic puzzles. 10 a.m. to noon: Make a stop-motion video using LEGOs and one of the iPads. No experience necessary. Noon to 12:30 p.m.: Lunch in The LOFT, where participants will make hand-rolled sushi. No registration required.
Bilingual Storytime – Hora Del Cuento Bilingüe
A Literary Interpretation of Bob Dylan’s ‘Visions of Johanna’
through stories and music. They will laugh, stretch, build up strength and learn invaluable tools to calm and energize their bodies and minds. Online registration required.
Full STEAM Ahead: Colors and Shapes
For more information on hours and programs, visit larchmontlibrary.org. The library will be closed on Friday, Nov. 10 in observance of Veterans Day.
Yoga for Kids On Saturday, Nov. 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. For ages 3 to 5. Kids will learn poses, breathing exercises and an awareness of their body
On Tuesday, Nov. 4 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. For ages 3 and 4. Come learn about different things you can make with shapes, and the library is whipping out the water table to see the colors you can mix with food coloring. Then participants will see how many fruit loops they can turn into a tower before it falls. A ticket is required to participate, which will be given out at 3 p.m.
Crazy for Comics? On Wednesdays, Nov. 8 and 15 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Michael P. Coords Activity Room. For grades six and up. Like manga? Anime? Join artist Alex Conte to chat about comics and their screen adaptations while learning tips for drawing graphics. Over the three sessions, Alex will teach things like drawing covers, splash pages, perspective, anatomy, and more. Materials provided. Online registration required.
Stories and Crafts: Harvest Time On Thursday, Nov. 9 from 3:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. For ages 5 to 7. Autumn is traditionally a time of harvest. Join the library for some of these fall stories, then make a special harvest wreath to take home. Online registration required.
Teen Gaming Night On Thursday, Nov. 9 from 7:15 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. in the Michael P. Coords Activity Room. For grades six and up. There’s no school on Friday, so come for a short gaming night. The library will set up the
video games and pull out the board games. No registration required.
The American Dream (or Nightmare): How Novels Portray America On Monday, Nov. 13 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Michael P. Coords Activity Room. This activity continues on Dec. 4 and 18. Online registration required for all sessions. What has the American Dream meant in the past, and what does it mean today? Does the dream still live? Has its meaning changed over the years? What happens to people who attain it and who fail to attain it? Join Catherine Wald and through the lens of these Pulitzer Prize fiction winners, participants will explore this rich and multilayered topic. The American Dream series is sponsored by Humanities NY. Books will be available in the library three weeks prior to each session. On Nov. 13, “The Sympathizer” by Viet Thanh Nguyen will be discussed; on Dec. 4, “The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao” by Junot Diaz; and on Dec. 18, “Interpreter of Maladies” by Jhumpa Lahiri.
Community news Woman’s Club of Larchmont Club Day Following a new members reception, the Woman’s Club of Larchmont will present a Club Day program on Friday, Nov. 17 at 1:30 p.m. on the topic of St. Paul’s Church National Historic Site in Mount Vernon, New York. The program is free and open to the public and will be held at the Larchmont Avenue Church, 60 Forest Park Ave., Larchmont. Dr. David Osborn, of the National Park Service, will explore the history of St. Paul’s Church and examine its significance from colonial times to the 21st century. St. Paul’s Church also played an important role in the American Revolution including its use as a Revolutionary War military field hospital, and the cultural importance of being one of the nation’s oldest and continuously used parishes and burial grounds.
At Home on the Sound
A Doctor’s Perspective on Medicare for All With enrollment period at hand for personal health insurance, At Home on the Sound has invited Dr. Elizabeth Rosenthal on Tuesday, Nov. 14 to discuss the three bills currently under consideration: the New York Health Care bill, Bernie Sanders bill in the Senate, and John Conyers bill in the House. The aim of each is “Expanded and Improved Medicare for All” on both federal and state levels. Comparing the bills, she will also discuss why she thinks such an act would be the right thing to do, why we need to do it, and which of our current health care system’s problems each bill addresses. She will bring a physician’s perspective to the discussion as well as that of a patient and a parent. This program on Nov. 14 at the Larchmont Avenue Church, located at 60 Forest Park Ave. in Larchmont, is free and open to the entire community. Refreshments are served at 3:30 p.m.; program begins at 4 p.m. For more information, visit AtHomeontheSound.org. 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
Vote no on the Constitutional Convention To the Editor, I have informed the New York State Bar Association, NYSBA, that I am not renewing the membership I have maintained for 25 years because of their very partisan position on the constitutional convention referendum. Prior to October 2017, the NYSBA had presented both sides of the debate in a non-biased manner. I never expected the NYSBA to come out in favor of a Constitutional Convention vote. I thought it was a professional association and not a political arm of those who would financially benefit from a convention. The number of attorneys who have lined up to become paid consultants or delegates to the convention is staggering. They speculate and promise that important protections contained in the New York state constitution will not be changed, and that only a few of their own wish list items will be addressed. Yet, if a convention were to occur, any and all proposed changes could be brought forward; Citizen’s United corporate money would govern the election of delegates and convention deliberations. The link to the table of contents of the New York state constitution shows how many protections would be at risk if the entire document were opened: dos.ny.gov/info/constitution/toc.html. A convention is not the way to affect a few wish list changes to the constitution. It is projected that more than $400 million of taxpayer money would be spent on this boondoggle. The legislative amendment process is the better way to go. We do not need a constitutional convention and we do not need our statewide bar association to take sides in this debate.
Florence T. McCue, Esq., Elmsford
Vote Latimer for county executive To the Editor, I’d like to remind readers that if you are fed up with Donald Trump, you don’t have to wait until 2020 to express your displeasure! Vote for George Latimer for county executive on Tuesday, Nov. 7, instead of Trump’s friend Rob Astorino, who is funded by the conservative Mercers. Many Democrats stay home in “off years” like this one, but it is vital to go to the polls and have your vote count. If you dislike gun shows and oppose the noisy expansion of Westchester Airport (and its potential to contaminate our drinking water), if you think it is outrageous that Astorino is suing Indian Point for closing down its dangerous nuclear power plant, and if you want to send a message that you oppose all things Trump, vote for George Latimer, a true progressive who possesses integrity, grit, and heart.
Catherine Hiller, Mamaroneck
The representatives for Washingtonville To the Editor, As lifelong residents of Washingtonville, we are writing in support of George Mgrditchian for mayor of the village of mamaroneck and Maria DeRose for village trustee. We feel that George and Maria are the strongest candidates that will successfully represent all the residents of Mamaroneck including Washingtonville. They are independent, open-minded thinkers that will work to insure our community is a place where people want to live and raise their children for many generations. Major issues affecting the quality of life of the residents in Washingtonville have fallen upon deaf ears for way too long. We are tired of promises that are never kept. The majority of the current and past boards have failed us. We know George and Maria will keep our issues high on their priority list and help us overcome major concerns with flooding, insufficient parking, overcrowded housing and congestion. It’s time to elect candidates that will get the job done. The friendly village needs leaders like George and Maria that will roll up their sleeves and make things happen. We deserve a board that will work together and always have our best interest in mind when making decisions that affect our community. George and Maria have the skills, ability and passion to make our village an exceptional place to call home.
Tim and Rita O’Connor, Jim and Laura Abbate, Mamaroneck
Doing what’s right for residents To the Editor, Election Day is right around the corner and it’s up to all of us to make informed decisions. I support George Mgrditchian who is running for village mayor and Maria DeRose who is running for village trustee. There are many reasons why, but I’ll only mention a few. Over the past couple of months they walked the village in its entirety to hear from all of us; what’s important to us and what we think needs to be addressed by our village government. I did not get a visit or palm card from their opponents, which leads me to believe my thoughts did not matter. Based on the feedback received, they have spent countless hours researching issues and the challenges the village faces so when the time comes, they can make
recommendations and decisions based on facts and do what is right for the residents, “us.” Their combined business expertise will help control our spending as they work towards ensuring our tax dollars are spent appropriately; something many of us mentioned to George and Maria. They are also in favor of allowing residents to speak at board meetings and want to provide much more transparency than we have today. I can go on and on, but will stop now with one final comment. They both believe we should all be treated with respect and politics plays no part at the village level. I wholeheartedly support George and Maria. Please vote on Tuesday, Nov. 7.
Ellen Hauptman, Mamaroneck
Mgrditchian, DeRose for mayor, trustee To the Editor, Election Day is a citizen’s opportunity to have their voice heard by casting an informed and educated vote for the best qualified candidates; it absolutely shouldn’t be about supporting a specific party and simply voting your party line. Who will do the best job? Who has proven they care about and will listen to the citizens who voted for them? Who has the best interest of this village and all of its residents at heart? Who will listen respectfully to the citizens, even when they may disagree, and not block them or prevent them from being heard? For me, both as a Rye Neck resident and a registered Democrat, I will be voting for the two candidate’s best qualified for the jobs they are seeking: Republican candidates George Mgrditchian for mayor and Maria DeRose for trustee. I hope you will join me in supporting them.
Dawn Martino, Rye Neck LETTERS continued on page 9
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Amazon’s Seattle location has a 33-building campus. Photos courtesy Amazon
By TAYLOR BROWN General Assignment Reporter With Amazon’s final decision on a second corporate headquarters a few months away, West-
chester County has put forward a proposal highlighting several potential locations. Since the submission deadline closed on Oct. 19, Amazon has announced that it received 238
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Westchester County has offered the old IBM campus in Somers, pictured, as a potential location for Amazon’s second headquarters. Photo courtesy Wikipedia.com
proposed locations from across North America. Several of the proposals came from within New York state. “It will mean a lot depending on the site that’s selected,” said George Oros, chief of staff for the administration of Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino, a Republican. “It would mean a lot to that local municipality.” In early September, Amazon first announced it was opening submission proposals from areas interested in becoming the home to the retailer’s second headquarters. In a press release, Amazon said the new headquarters would “be a full equal to our current campus in Seattle.” Amazon’s Seattle location is 8.1 million square feet, and employs more than 40,000 people. “It would be a tremendous economic growth factor for the county,” Oros told the Review. Amazon announced that the second location would eventually employ 50,000 people, and that the company would invest more than $5 billion in construction.
“Amazon HQ2 will bring billions of dollars in up-front and ongoing investments, and tens of thousands of high-paying jobs,” said Jeff Bezos, Amazon founder and CEO, said in the announcement. “We’re excited to find a second home.” However, the company has yet to explain why it has an interest in opening a second headquarters. According to Oros, some of the proposed locations are the former PepsiCo headquarters and the former IBM headquarters in Somers, which both met the minimum requirements that Amazon has for its new location. These requirements include being a maximum of 45 minutes from an airport, no more than 2 miles from a major highway, and at-site access to mass transit. Other locations offered by Westchester County consist of sites in the cities of Mount Vernon, New Rochelle and White Plains. Oros explained that the county’s own airport, mass transit system, including the Bee-Line, and affordable office spaces make Westchester a strong contender. New Rochelle, in a separate proposal, offered Davids Island, an uninhabited 120-acre island on the Long Island Sound, and the downtown area as part of its own package to Amazon. New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson, a Democrat, said the city’s main focus is on the downtown area, but that Davids Island was included because “it’s a unique asset.” Bramson site’s the city’s combination of “livability and affordability” as one of the reasons New Rochelle should be considered a force to be reckoned with. “[There are a] number of specific sites that the development
team of RDRXR have the ability to build upon, we envision all of those as in play for Amazon,” Bramson said, referencing the city’s master development company which is overseeing all projects in the city. Along with the submitted proposals, Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, has offered Amazon the state’s Excelsior Jobs Tax Credit incentives that would come along with choosing New York State as the new headquarters location. The tax credit is part of the Excelsior Jobs Program, which incentivizes companies to move their business to New York by offering jobs, investment, research and development, and real property tax credits. A release from Cuomo’s press office states that these incentives will apply to any of the proposed areas in the state. John Ravitz, executive vice president and chief operating officer at the Business Council of Westchester, a business membership organization, said that if Amazon would move to Westchester it would be a “win-win.” “Westchester makes so much sense for Amazon, for so many reasons,” Ravitz said. “What we’re presenting to Amazon is that Westchester County is the intellectual capital of the state.” As for local businesses, Ravitz said that, “Thousands of employees [would be] there on a daily bases, [and] are going to be able to see and participate in all the exciting businesses we have in Westchester County.” Amazon is currently in negotiations with the proposed sites, and intends to make an announcement on its decision in 2018. CONTACT: taylor@homtewn.com
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Larchmont library to display ‘Current Works’ exhibit “Current Works” showcases the current work of Westchester artists Laura R. Lavan, Sally Tobin, and David Le Blanc. Sculptures and paintings will be showcased in the Oresman Gallery located in the Larchmont Public Library on Larchmont Avenue. The exhibit will be on display through Nov. 29. There will be a reception in the gallery for the three artists on Nov. 2, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the gallery. Lavan is a New York born and raised from a family of self-taught painters. She always loved art and feels fortunate to experience working in various medias, primarily metal sculpture and watercolor. Exploring thoughtful creation in metalwork is the direction her work has taken most recently. She often uses reclaimed items,
reinventing them is very exciting and challenging; reclaimed items are complimented with the use of new material. 100 percent of the sale of her work will benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Mount Vernon After School Tutoring Program. Tobin is a native of Rye. She holds a B.A. from Mount Holyoke College where she majored in studio art. Tobin worked in computer graphics before learning to paint in watercolor, which she found to be a medium compatible with the frequent interruptions that go with raising children. She raised her four children in Rye, where she paints house, pet, and sailboat portraits. Le Blanc is a recent graduate of Purchase College, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Visual Arts. His
paintings displayed in the exhibit are an extension of his senior project, which focused on creating oil-based portraits. According to Le SBlanc, “making portraits is the practice of character realization. It is the process of breathing life into a canvas in the hope that it will light up in return. It is upon the two-dimensional surface that the very border between dimensions is broken down, and the character represented finds a way to step out into three dimensions, alive within the persona conveyed to them.” By deliberately leaving his portraits incomplete, his work reinforces the notion that the canvas incorporates only a partial reality. For more information, visit LarchmontLibrary.org, or call 834-2281. (Submitted)
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Letters to the Editor LETTERS from page 5
Checking and balancing representation To the Editor, As longtime residents of the village of Mamaroneck and as a former congressman and village trustee, we strongly recommend that you elect George Mgrditchian as mayor and Maria DeRose as trustee on Tuesday, Nov. 7. It is important that our Board of Trustees represent all parties, neighborhoods and people of the village. Government works best when there are checks and balances in its representation. George is extraordinarily well qualified to be our mayor. He has demonstrated superior leadership qualities in his years of public service, as president of the Orienta Point Association, secretary of the Zoning Board of Appeals, and as a member of the board of the Mamaroneck Historical Society. Maria has invaluable experience in her work to resolve two of the issues most important to the village: parking and flood mitigation. Having devoted many years of public service to the village, George and Maria would provide a much needed balance and civility to the board, working across the aisle to resolve issues important to the village and avoiding costly lawsuits.
June and Richard Ottinger, Mamaroneck
Keeping diversity in the friendly village To the Editor, Over the past few months we have watched the campaigns of George Mgrditchian, who is running for mayor, and Maria DeRose, who is running for trustee in the village of Mamaroneck. While both George and Maria have been endorsed by the Republican, Conservative, Independence and Reform parties, it is my belief that political designations and the party lines one runs on at the village level of government should not be a material factor in how village residents cast their ballots on Election Day. Instead, I believe that it is the candidates’ core values, experience and their vision for the future of the village of Mamaroneck as a whole which should be at the forefront of each voter’s consideration. Mamaroneck has a long and proud history of being known as “The Friendly Village” and it can be easily distinguished from our surrounding communities in large part due to the diversity and make-up of our residents. I have often heard the varying references to the different neighborhoods in the village such as Harbor Heights, Orienta, Shore Acres, Rye Neck and Washingtonville, to name a few. While I recognize that some view the village as loving separate neighborhoods, I also believe that it is this distinct quality and character which makes our village so great and makes it “The Friendly Village.” It is this diversity which makes it that much more important to ensure that the leaders represent all of us when it comes to community issues. The experience and diverse backgrounds which both George and Maria will bring to the board will serve to ensure that like our village, our Board of Trustees and mayor’s position will not only be one which embraces diversity, but more importantly, one which will work together in a bipartisan manner and which will guarantee that everyone’s voices, views and beliefs will be heard and considered in a respectful and responsible manner. Development and land use in our village, together with the impacts that they have on our community and our environment, have always been one of the focal points of discussion before, during and after any campaign. George’s experience as a contractor and developer of both residential and commercial projects gives him a unique advantage in being able to evaluate the impacts that the many ongoing and proposed projects will have on our community. George has also had the benefit of having served multiple terms on the Zoning Board of Appeals, which I believe will give him a perspective from the community’s side, and I believe that it is exactly this type of broad experience which will help George address issues such as flood mitigation, infrastructure maintenance and improvement, and the implementation of eco-friendly solutions to offset the impacts of any development. Maria’s experience gained while serving as chairperson of the village parking committee will bring a unique blend of experience and knowledge to help address the issues that we all face on a day-to-day basis in our community. George has also served as president and treasurer of the Orienta Point Association, and this is the type of balanced experience which we need to help lead our village when dealing with balancing the need to control the village’s spending and its budget, with the need to maintain the proper level of services which we depend on. While I recognize that we need certain basic services. I have seen the effects and impact that our ever-expanding budget has had on so many of our village residents. It is a shame to see young families, and so many retirees, have to move away from our community because of taxes which have grown each year to the point where it’s not practical for many families to be able to stay and raise their families in the community that they themselves were born and raised in. While I believe that it is imperative that the leaders we choose to run our village have the experience and knowledge needed to properly evaluate the many complex and diverse issues our community will face in the years to come, I also believe that to have effective and qualified leadership, we must have a mayor and Board of Trustees that will work together in a bipartisan manner. I feel very strongly that like the diverse makeup of our friendly village, it is imperative that the mayor and Board of Trustees likewise reflect that diversity in its makeup. And so, I respectfully ask you to come out and make your voices heard by casting your ballots for George and Maria on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 7.
Steve Simkin, Mamaroneck
Murphy, Lucas for Mamaroneck mayor, trustee To the Editor, We urge people to come to the polls next Tuesday and elect Tom Murphy and Nora Lucas as mayor and trustee, respectively. The village of Mamaroneck is facing multiple serious issues threatening quality of life for all residents, and we urgently need the expertise that these candidates will bring. Anyone who has been involved in village government will agree that processes and laws need improvement. Too often, decisions drag out for years and end by representing the monied developers over the taxpayers. Also frequently, officials involved approve the easy decision for expediency over what is right for the majority of residents. Due to the complexity of the task, we desperately need proven leaders who have involved themselves in village government and already demonstrated that they can understand, explain and offer ideas about village laws and methods. We are very fortunate that Tom Murphy and Nora Lucas are on the ticket. Murphy and Lucas have spent countless hours learning about the challenges residents are facing. They have listened, learned, and repeatedly attended meetings and offered their insights to elected officials, representing and voicing the views of many residents who find it difficult to become involved themselves. We believe that Murphy and Lucas can spearhead a changed tone in village government so that citizens will be heard and respected, and their views carefully considered with an eye toward taking action to build on commonalities and consensus for the good of the residents. We will be voting for Murphy as mayor and Lucas as trustee on Election Day and ask you to do the same.
David and Ellen Styler, Mamaroneck
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The Birch Collective brings Quebec flair to Westchester By SIBYLLA CHIPAZIWA Assistant Editor It seems like most restaurants that have opened this year are on the “new American, farmto-table” path. But The Birch Collective has brought a certain je ne sais quoi to downtown White Plains. The two-story eatery offers comfort food with a French-Canadian flair. So, of course, there’s poutine; the two chefs are from Montreal, and I, honestly, was taken back to long weekends in that city. There is something for everyone on the menu, which features some American classics and dishes with interesting names, like the Wings Beneath My Wind (no typo here). Also, all sauces, marinades and drink purees are made in-house, including a savory caramel drizzle served over tempura cauliflower bits. Perhaps the biggest draw to The Birch Collective is the
drink menu, with cocktails as big as you could imagine and creative names and recipes to boot. If you are an Instagram foodie, you may have seen Finding Nemo: a neon blue cocktail that tastes like bubblegum and gin, served with shark-shaped candy floating around in a sturdy plastic bag. Add to all of this décor that calls to mind a home by the lake with lots of wood, hits from the 1980s and beyond playing through the speakers, and a great staff led by owners Matthew Gagnon Guastaferri, 33, and Pierluc Dupont, whom you’ll see greeting patrons often. “It’s really important to connect,” Gagnon Guastaferri said. “We want to create an experience, not a transaction.” Gagnon Guastaferri has spent half of his life in the hospitality industry, boasting experience in about 25 restaurants and bars across the spec-
One of the many “Birchtails”: the Birchberry Mojito made with a raspberry and rhubarb purée, littered with fresh blueberries.
trum, in all positions. He has French-Canadian blood, grew up in New Hampshire, and has spent about nine years in New York City. He also happens to be a singer-songwriter. Upon visiting Montreal for the first time, Gagnon Guastaferri remembered how much attention the Quebecois pay to food, especially to sauces and marinades. “I was blown away by the food,” he said. “They don’t put up with any crap.” Unless you’ve been to the province of Quebec, you may not have been exposed to its cuisine. The Birch Collective was a year and a half in the making, with the goal of bringing something unique to the White Plains dining and bar scene. Gagnon Guastaferri and Dupont, who also hails from Montreal, clicked upon meeting each other, and practically agreed on everything concerning the restaurant’s concept. They sampled food from various restaurants nationwide, and looked in Brooklyn and even New Jersey for the space. “We said, ‘Let’s go somewhere they need us; let’s be a big fish in a small pond,’” Gagnon Guastaferri said on selecting White Plains as the restaurant’s home. “I know that people expect a great culinary and mixology experience in cities.” All of the restaurant’s elements have a story. According to Gagnon Guastaferri, the yellow birch is the official tree of Quebec, and symbolizes new beginnings. Every table is made from wood from birch trees, and communal tables are a part of the mix. The space is very welcoming; hence the restaurant’s name. To add a personal touch, on the way up to the mezzanine space, childhood photos of staff line the wall of the stairs. Gagnon Guastaferri and Dupont plan on expanding The Birch Collective as a brand, with more locations in the future and even putting their housemade sauces on sale. “We were thinking bigger than just a restaurant,” Gagnon Guastaferri said. “Here, we’re growing.” CONTACT: sibylla@hometwn.com
As it gets darker outside, The Birch Collective remains warm and inviting.
A cross section of the Birch Burger: bacon jam, cheddar, lettuce, confit tomato, onion and the housemade big Birch sauce served on a brioche bun. The burger is also served with a fried pickle, not pictured.
Poutine Québécois: french fries, cheese curds and brown gravy, topped with smoked meat from the popular Mile End Delicatessen in Brooklyn. Photos/Sibylla Chipaziwa
The Birch Collective 91 Mamaroneck Ave. White Plains, NY 10601 437-9065 thebirchcollective.com
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YoFiFest celebrates fifth year They are rolling out the red carpet on Nov. 3 for the fifth annual YoFiFest, dubbed “Yo5Fest” by Patty Schumann, festival director and co-founder, who added, “This year we had more submissions than ever before, so we were able to curate our strongest line-up of films yet.” Dave Steck, the festival’s co-founder and executive director said, “With the support of the city of Yonkers, the festival has grown from its humble beginnings as a local weekend event at a public
library to an international festival that this year will screen over a hundred films over nine days.” The festival will once again screen films from all over the world including Ireland, Australia, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Luxembourg, Japan, Iran, India, Finland, Canada, Italy, Russia, Sweden, and The United Kingdom. It will also feature filmmakers from right in our own backyard, including a “Done In Yonkers” showcase on the evening of Nov. 6.
The festival’s “mini film school” workshops are back, featuring topics such as screenwriting, producing for film and TV, audio production and marketing, taught by accomplished industry professionals. There will also be networking events, receptions and nightly parties where audiences and filmmakers will get the chance to connect and converse. To help celebrate their fifth year, for the first time they are giving out an award called The Golden YO, a “Best of
“Peer Review” by Courtney Ulrich. Photos courtesy Facebook.com/YoFiFest
“The Bake Sale” by Susan Skoog.
the Fest” award for one film in each of the following five categories: Best Narrative Feature Film, Best Documentary Feature Film, Best Narrative Short Film, Best Documentary Short Film and Best Student Work, as selected by a panel of judges. “We think our filmmakers are all winners just for getting their films made and into the festival (it’s harder than you think!), but they told us they wanted a prize and we listened.” Steck said, “Each of
these beautiful, one-of-a-kind, all metal sculptures were created by local Yonkers artist Robert Pfitzenmeier using 16mm film spools and cans.” The award ceremony is on the night of Nov. 5, at 7:30 p.m. after the last screening of the day and right before that night’s after-party. Honored as one of FilmFreeways “Top 100 Best Reviewed Festivals” and voted “Best of Westchester” in Westchester Magazine’s annual 2014 poll and
named one of the “Top 10 Things To Do In Yonkers” in 2015 by The Journal News/LoHud, YoFi Fest is curated by award-winning film and television professionals and designed to encourage audiences and filmmakers to watch and talk about movies together. The festival takes place in Downtown Yonkers from Nov. 3 to Nov. 11 at 66 Main St., in Yonkers. For more information, schedules and tickets visit YoFiFest.com. (Submitted)
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The start of something good? LIVE MIKE Mike Smith
It may be too early in the year to pose this question, but, given the state of the organization, who knows if we’ll get another chance to ask, “Are the Knicks… good?” After three predictably terrible performances to start the 20172018 NBA season, the Knicks having seemingly turned things around over the last week, ripping off three straight wins—including a one-sided trouncing of the defending Eastern Conference champion Cavaliers—which is starting to give New York fans something that’s been in short supply recently; namely, hope. Now, I’ll come right out and answer my own question. The Knicks are not, in fact, good. They’re not going to win their division, they’re not going to make the playoffs; heck, they probably won’t even win 25 games. But it’s amazing to see local fans, heartened by a small three-game surge, once again begin to buy into bas-
ketball at Madison Square Garden. Conventional wisdom states that when all things are going well in the Big Apple, New York, more than anything else, is a basketball town. But in the last 20 years, there’s been awfully little for Knickerbocker fans to get excited about. Sure, there was the bout of early onset Linsanity back in 2012, and the good vibes engendered by Amar’e Stoudemire’s first few months with the Blue and Orange back in 2010. But those were the exceptions, rather than the rule. Last season, in which the Knicks went out and spent liberally to bring in the likes of Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah, was supposed to be a return to playoff contention for the ballclub. Instead, a 31-51 campaign marked the nadir of Phil Jackson’s troubled tenure as team president, ultimately leading to the Zen Master’s long overdue dismissal last June. So you can’t blame Knick fans—especially after the team jettisoned star forward Carmelo Anthony in the offseason to expe-
dite a rebuild—to be resigned to yet another year of abject failure. When the Knicks started 0-3, it simply seemed to be business as usual. But over the last few games, we’ve seen something else happening. Kristaps Porzingis is finally emerging as the kind of bona fide star he’s shown glimpses of becoming in his first two seasons, averaging 29 points a game and dropping 39 on the Nuggets on Monday night. Enes Kanter, who came over in the Anthony deal, is averaging a double-double and doing great work on the glass. Even Jarrett Jack—who, frankly, I’d forgotten was still in the league before he signed as a free agent—is chipping in, providing the Knicks with a true pass-first point guard that they’ve lacked since Chauncey Billups was on the squad. More than anything, this team has been fun to watch over the last week or so, which is a lot more than you can say about recent iterations of the Knicks. I’m not saying it’s going to last. The roster is full of retreads and players who wouldn’t ever see the floor on teams like the
After six games this season, the New York Knicks are a surprising 3-3. Sports Editor Mike Smith thinks it’s too early to jump on the bandwagon, but he isn’t going to stop watching. Photo courtesy Wikipedia.orglivemikebball.jpg
Spurs or the Warriors. But with a dearth of other options to cheer for—the Rangers have been absolutely brutal thus far—what’s the harm in dipping
our toes in the water of Knicks’ ed them to this year, so maybe that is cause for celebration. fandom? Sure, the Knicks are only 3-3. But they’ve already won Follow Mike on Twitter more games than I expect@LiveMike_Sports
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Tigers cruise to finals FIELD HOCKEY
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Game Notes: • Sophie Brill scored both goals in the Tigers’ win • Mamaroneck beat Scarsdale three times this season • The Tigers will play Horace Greeley for the Class A title on Nov. 1, after press time By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor In the 2016 Class A field hockey finals, defending state champion Mamaroneck was stunned by its league rival from Scarsdale, as the Raiders posted a surprising win over the Tigers, ending their bid for a repeat performance at states. On Oct. 30, however, the Tigers enacted some measure of revenge, topping Scarsdale 2-0 in the Class A semifinals to advance to a championship showdown with Horace Greeley. Sophie Brill tallied both goals for the Tigers, striking twice in the span of 22 seconds to give the Tigers an insurmountable firsthalf lead. According to Brill, the memory of last year’s loss to the Raiders was one that fueled the team all season long. “We’ve been using that section final as motivation right from the beginning,” Brill said. “We didn’t forget that moment, it gave us an extra push, and it meant a lot of hard work from our team all year long.” The Raiders pushed the tempo early, getting a few runs toward the goal in the opening minutes, but the Mamaroneck defense, anchored by Emily Mahland, held
firm and helped turn the momentum back in favor of the Tigers. Brill’s goals, which came with 16:52 and 16:30 left in the first half, would be the only offense Mamaroneck would need. “[Scarsdale] played great, they attacked us right away and we were on our heels for the first three minutes of the game,” Mamaroneck coach John Savage said. “The defense played good, Emily was dominant, we steadied the ship and got those two goals in the first half which is pretty good.” Mamaroneck’s goals may have also been the result of some lineup configurations the Tigers made after a 1-0 quarterfinal round win over Clarkstown South. Hoping to create more scoring chances, Savage moved several players around—including shifting Brill from right wing to left wing— in order to induce more shots on goal. “We needed to get more opportunities so we made some changes just this week,” Savage said. “And we knew Sophie could play the left wing because it takes a very skilled individual who has to play on her reverse stick-side a lot and you have to be able to get it over and finish.” With the win, the Tigers earned the right to take on Horace Greeley in the Class A finals on
Sophie Brill flies past a Scarsdale defender on Oct. 30 at Mamaroneck High School. Brill had two first-half goals to lead the Tigers to a 2-0 victory.
Nov. 1 at Pace University, after press time. The Tigers topped the Quakers 1-0 on Sept. 12, and Savage is confident that if Mamaroneck can contain big-hitting center back Sophia Grant, they will have a good opportunity to hoist another sectional plaque.
Elizabeth Brissette challenges a Raider player for the ball in the Class A semifinals.
“[Grant] is an All State player, in my mind, and she can really whack the crap out of the ball,” the coach said. “We’ll have Brigid [Knowles] about five yards away from her and she really did a great job last time taking away those long drives.” According to Brill, the Tigers simply need to bring the same intensity on Wednesday, as they brought against the Raiders in the semis. “If feels so amazing to get back to the game we felt we belonged in,” she said. “Now we just have to hopefully take it home this time.” CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com
Erin Cotter sends a ball into the circle against Scarsdale. The Tigers topped their league rivals 2-0. Photos/Mike Smith
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Panthers win Class B title
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Game Notes: • The Panthers scored the game-winner off a header by Spencer Goldberg just a minute into OT • Rye Neck has not allowed a goal in four postseason contests • The Panthers will play Section IX Rhinebeck on Nov. 1, after press time By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor After two straight years of falling one game short of a sectional title, the Rye Neck boys soccer team finally broke through on Oct. 28. Taking on a game Briarcliff squad at Lakeland High School, the Panthers used every minute of regulation—and 1:15 minutes of overtime—to come away with a thrilling 1-0 victory and hoist the Class B championship for the first time since 2014. After 80 scoreless minutes of back-and-forth soccer, the Panthers finally broke through in the
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first overtime period, when Spencer Goldberg headed a Jon Casas corner kick off the Bears’ crossbar. The ball bounced back, hit Bears’ goalie Andrew Kanovsky and bounced into the net, sealing the win for Rye Neck. “It’s unbelievable, we practice set pieces so much and have really improved upon them this year, and I think [in this game] having had a few chances early helped us out,” Goldberg said. “It was just kind of right place, right time, I got a head on it, it took a lucky bounce and we’re section champions.” A few months ago, that Rye Neck (13-4-3) would be standing atop Class B at the end of the year might have seemed like a long shot—at least to those outside the program. After graduating most of the starters from its last two section finals’ squads last spring, the Panthers came into the season with a host of new faces on the roster and seemed to be overlooked by the rest of the teams in the Class B landscape. But senior captain Jack Sheldon, one of the few players who saw significant minutes last season, said that the team’s internal goals never changed. “On the last day of the preseason, we had a meeting, and the first thing written on the board
was ‘Win a Section Title,’” he said. “But I don’t think the rest of the section really thought that was going to happen, we were at the bottom of every [preseason] poll, so we just used that as extra motivation.” The Panthers’ motivation was evident on the defense end, especially in the postseason. In four playoff games, Rye Neck did not allow a single goal and outscored opponents 7-0 in that time. Goalkeeper Guillermo Pons—who oversaw Saturday’s shutout—said that the Panthers’ defensive success is predicated primarily on its attention to detail. “I attribute it to all the hard work that we put in every day,” Pons said. “We take pride in the little things, and overtime, those little things accumulate and we end up on this stage, the pinnacle.” The Panthers will have a few days to enjoy the win before traveling back up to Lakeland on Nov. 1, after press time, to take on Section IX champion Rhinebeck in the state regional semifinals. Last Thursday, the Hawks beat Dover 2-0 to win its first sectional title since 2014, when they went on to capture the state title. CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com
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