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Village eyes conditional building moratoriums By JAMES PERO Staff Writer
IT’S OFFICIAL New Mayor Tom Murphy, a Democrat, is sworn in at the village of Mamaroneck annual organizational meeting on Dec. 4. For story, see page 3. Photo/James Pero
Dems say county budget leaves $100M in expense gap By JAMES PERO Staff Writer Ahead of a looming budget deadline, Westchester’s Democratic lawmakers are warning of monumental gaps in a 2018 tentative budget that could total more than $100 million. According to statements this
week, among the top concerns are $30 million in budgeted revenue to privatize the county’s airport as well as $40 million in retroactive raises contingent on pending contract negotiations between the county and the Civil Service Employees Association, CSEA, Westchester’s biggest labor union.
Without those items budgeted for, county Legislator Catherine Parker, a Rye Democrat, said that the county may be in rough financial shape for its upcoming budget, and as a result, portend large tax increases. “The Astorino administration’s final budget would leave us with a roughly 18 percent tax increase
due to years of a fiscal shell game,” Parker said in a statement. “I’m not going to raise your taxes 18 percent, but I want you to understand what I have been saying for years—there was no real way to keep the tax levy flat over eight years, and still provide BUDGET continued on page 5
As a part of an ongoing process to revamp the village of Mamaroneck’s land use laws and procedures, the Board of Trustees will direct hired consultants to vet a slew of new initiatives, including new regulations on room-sharing services and conditional moratoriums. According to a memo from Village Attorney Robert Spolzino to the Board of Trustees dated Nov. 20, as a part of a comprehensive plan update and concurrent land use policy revamp, the village has requested a number of topics be broached, including automatic moratoriums on applications that may potentially butt up against pending land use laws. Trustee Leon Potok, a Democrat, said that while no change in laws is guaranteed to come from the consultant’s research, it will help give the board a better understanding of what to change, if anything. “The board needs to have a conversation to understand what the current law is and what is accepted,” Potok said. “We may decide we don’t want to change anything.” As for regulating room-sharing services such as AirBnB, a platform that allows users to rent out houses and/or rooms to travelers for both short and long-term purposes, Potok said that new laws
might seek to understand what problems could arise from them, if anything. “It could be a big problem,” he said. “It could be a medium-size problem. We just don’t know until we look.” The village’s update of its comprehensive plan—undertaken by the consulting firm NV5— will seek to refresh a document last updated in 2012 in an effort to ensure best practices for environmental sustainability and including factoring in new development guidelines iterated in a recent update to the village’s Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, LWRP. The village of Mamaroneck’s original comprehensive plan was adopted in 1986. Priorities listed in the most recent draft of the comprehensive plan update include retaining the villages historical character; expanding a retail base; developing workforce; and preserving the character of the village’s neighborhoods in addition to preserving wetlands and water quality of the Long Island Sound. While such reviews are being undertaken, Matrix Consulting Group remains in the midst of evaluating the village Building Department and its procedures, spurred by controversies related to the department’s mishandling of several local businesses. MORATORIUMS continued on page 9
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All Democratic village board takes over By JAMES PERO Staff Writer With two political victors made official this week, Mayor Tom Murphy and Trustee Nora Lucas, Democrats, will herald in a new, entirely Democratic,
Board of Trustees. On Dec. 5, both Murphy and Lucas – who will be replacing Republican incumbents Norman Rosenblum and Louis Santoro, respectively – were sworn into their new roles. “If you look at TV, and you
Trustee Nora Lucas, a Democrat, left her post as the village Democratic Party chairwoman to successfully make a run for a seat on the Board of Trustees.
look at cable news, it seems that the whole idea of politics is to draw up sides,” said Murphy after being sworn in. “It can’t work that way in a community. We’re bound together.. Our children grew up together, we go to church together…” Murphy, who previously served on the village board from 2004 to 2009, won a convincing victory this November against his republican opponent George Mgrditchian, earning 60 percent of the vote to Mgrditchian’s 40 percent. Lucas, the former village Democratic Party chairwoman, won by similar margins, walking away with 57 percent of the vote, compared to her Republican opponent Maria DeRose’s, 43 percent. Both Murphy and Lucas joined a wave of Democratic wins across the county, including the top legislative seat, that were aided by a marked increase in Democratic votership. For Mamaroneck’s 5-member legislative body, this will mark the first year since 2009 that all of its members are registered Democrats. CONTACT: james@hometwn.com
Mayor Tom Murphy poses with his family after being sworn in. Photos/James Pero
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What’s going on... Mamaroneck Public Library
Walk Your Way to Better Health 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.
For more information on hours and programs, visit mamaronecklibrary.org.
Annual Arts & Crafts Fair On Saturday, Dec. 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the lower level. Presented by the village of Mamaroneck Arts Council and the Mamaroneck Public Library. Free admission.
All Ages Storyhour & Craft On Saturdays 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.
Holiday Gift Making On Saturday, Dec. 9 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Children’s Room. Join the library in creating jewelry, bath scrubs, and other gifts. This program is suitable for children in grades 1–6. Registration is limited to 20 children. To register, please call 630-5894.
Bilingual Storytime – Hora Del Cuento Bilingüe On Monday, Dec. 11 from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Program Room. A Spanish and English storytime for all ages. El lunes, 11 de diciembre de 10:30 a.m. a 11 a.m. en la Program Room. Una hora del cuento bilingüe para todas las edades.
Reading Together On Tuesday, Dec. 12 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Children’s Room. Children who are just beginning to learn to read, or want to practice reading, are invited to sign up for a reading time with the library’s adult volunteer, Joan Shapiro, a community parent who has worked in the New York City school system and enjoys working with children. For grades K–3, 15 minutes; grades four and five, 25 minutes. Registration is required. Please stop by the Children’s Room or call the library at 630-5894 to register.
Library Budget Vote On Wednesday, Dec. 13 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. There will be a special election of the village of Mamaroneck for the purpose of voting upon: whether the library tax allocation for the 2018-2019 fiscal year proposed by the Board of Trustees of the Mamaroneck Public Library District shall be approved or disapproved; and the election of five library trustees.
Kids Club On Wednesday, Dec. 13 from 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Children’s Room. For children in grades K–3. This is a gingerbread workshop. Registration is required by calling the library at 63-5894.
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Saturday Sahaja Meditation On Saturdays from 11 a.m. to noon at the Village Center. Imagine being able to awaken your spiritual energy and to experience and enjoy the many benefits of meditation almost immediately. You will feel calmer, more relaxed and better focused every time you meditate. Try it for free and see. No registration required.
Birds of Peace On Saturday, Dec. 9 from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. For all ages. Calling all peace lovers! Come to the library to make “Birds of Peace.” The birds will then be brought to Larchmont and Mamaroneck retailers where they’ll be put on display. It’s our way of expressing our thanks for their support. No registration required.
Cocktails Redux (again!) On Sunday, Dec. 10 from 4 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Refreshments at 3:30 p.m. No registration required. Steve Reddicliffe, New York Times columnist and author of “The Essential New York Times Book of Cocktails,” will be back with author Robert Simonson, who is just out with a new book, “3-Ingredient Cocktails: An Opinionated Guide to the Most Enduring Drinks in the Cocktail Canon.” Simonson’s book features 75 delicious recipes for cocktails, both classic (Japanese Cocktail, Bee’s Knees, Harvey Wallbanger) and contemporary (Remember the Alimony, Little Italy, La Perla), in addition to fun narrative asides and beautiful full-color photography. Of course, cocktails will be served. Presented by the Friends of the Larchmont Public Library.
Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’ On Monday, Dec. 11 from 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. in the Michael P. Coords Activity Room. Be a part of this holiday tradition and join Frank Connelly as he reads the timeless classic by Charles Dickens, “A Christmas Carol,” at the Larchmont Public Library. No holiday season can be complete without attending this performance. No registration required.
Tech Tuesdays 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.
Yoga for Kids On Saturday, Dec. 16 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 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 is required.
Reader’s Theater: The Story of the Milky Way On Saturday, Dec. 16 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. For ages 7 to 9. Join Paula Romeo and hear the wondrous tale of how the Milky Way came to be. Together, participants will pick out their favorite parts of the story, creating dialogue for the characters and acting out dialogues for each other. If you’d like to read the story beforehand, you’ll find it in “The Girl Who Helped Thunder and Other Native American Folktales,” retold by James Bruchac & Joseph Bruchac.
Community news US passport applications Westchester County Clerk Timothy Idoni’s community outreach staff can take your photo and process your passport application when they visit Harbor Island Park on Tuesday, Dec. 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
LEGOLAND Westchester Bricktacular Tis the season to be jolly at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester during Bricktacular. Join in on the festive holiday fun every weekend in December as you walk through a Winter Wonderland-themed MINILAND searching for LEGO presents in a bricktastic scavenger hunt. Help the LEGO delivery truck get all of the hidden presents delivered by the holiday for a chance to win a family four pack of annual passes. Snap a photo with our custom holiday themed builds created by Master Model Builder Anthony Maddoloni, and enjoy winter and holiday-themed mosaic builds in the Master Builder Academy. All visitors receive a limited edition Collector Holiday LEGO Brick. Annual pass members can keep warm with a free hot chocolate every weekend. On Christmas Day, the center will be open for Bricktacular’s last day. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester is located at 39 Fitzgerald St., Yonkers. Tickets start at $15.95; children under 2 are free. Opening hours for Bricktacular in December: Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sundays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Monday, Dec. 25, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 866-243-0770 or visit legolanddiscoverycenter.com/westchester. 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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Students to determine molar mass of lighter fluid
Rye Neck High School students Cole Hodys and Richard Wang conduct a laboratory experiment to determine the molar mass of lighter fluid. Photo courtesy Rye Neck school district
Rye Neck High School students in Kelly Cappa’s Advanced Placement Chemistry class recently conducted a laboratory experiment to determine the molar mass of lighter fluid. The hands-on learning experience served as a review for gas stoichiometry, the quantitative relationship between reactants and products in a chemical reaction, which the students studied earlier in the school year. The inquiry-based project challenged the students to ap-
ply the knowledge they learned in class and create their own lab without any direction from their teacher. Having access to all of the equipment in the classroom, they made observations and tested out different ideas before constructing their procedure. One group of students used graduated cylinders and pneumatic troughs to collect gas through the displacement of water. “At first students were uncomfortable with the ambiguity or lack of direction as they
were much more accustomed to being told what to do,” said science teacher Kelly Cappa. “Ultimately, they figured out what data points they needed to measure, which led them to the procedure. Having ownership of the process gives the students a greater understanding.” The experience allowed students to take ownership of their own learning and encouraged them to collaborate with their peers and think critically to solve a problem. (Submitted)
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investment firm Oaktree Management the exclusive bid for the project, but the plan was ultimately derailed by Democrats who accused the deal of skirting proper request for proposals process. Since then, the deal has gone through a formal bidding process that, on Nov. 9, resulted in the selection of Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation, which agreed to a $1 billion deal that would extend for 40 years and throughout its lifespan pay the county $595 million on top of $550 million in capital improvements at the airport. Although announced by Astorino, the deal still requires the approval of a supermajority of the 17-member county Board of Legislators, 12 votes. The Citizen’s Budget Advisory Committee—a nonpartisan citizen group consisting of mostly former finance professionals—also reviewed the budget last week and reiterated concerns expressed by lawmakers, including those on unbudgeted back-pay for a looming CSEA contract. “There is no money for the
current 2018 year and nothing for retroactive payments, which could be tens of millions of dollars,” said committee member Lawrence Fasnacht. “We have identified this for three years... and when this settlement may come, it can again have a negative impact on the fund balance.” In the case of unbudgeted expenses, lawmakers would be required to dip into the county’s fund balance; an option that could have substantial effects on its bond rating and ability to borrow money. Currently, Westchester has a Moody’s bond rating of AAA, the highest possible score. Legislators will continue to review Astorino’s budget throughout the rest of the month, according to Legislator Mary Jane Shimsky, a Hastings-On-Hudson Democrat. By law the budget must be finalized on Dec. 27. “Suffice it to say, the budget we were sent is untenable,” Shimsky said. “We’ll do our best to make it better.”
meaningful service.” Since taking office in 2010, Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino, a Republican, has never raised the tax levy; a fact often touted throughout his tenure. Democrats have criticized the budget for relying on $30 million in projected revenue included as a part of a prospective deal to privatize the county’s airport. A potential deal seeks to reclassify the airport under a Federal Aviation Administration-run program that allows participants to transition their publicly owned airports into the private sector and then use subsequent revenue toward an operating budget. Last year, after what was shaping up to be a dead-end deal, lawmakers voted to include $15 million in projected revenue derived from the airport’s planned privatization. An original $130 million, 40-year agreement, which was sent down to legislators on Nov. 3 2016, would have given the
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By TAYLOR BROWN General Assignment Reporter Found Herbal Apothecary, one of the latest additions to Bronxville’s shopping scene, is taking a natural approach to alleviating health concerns. Found Herbal Apothecary, FHA, was founded by local resident Jessica Mullins. Located at 118 Kraft Ave., the shop sells specialized oils, honeys, teas, cleansers and herbal vinegar blends created to help customers with health concerns like digestion issues, colds and hangovers. Mullins explained she first turned to alternative medicine after left feeling let down by conventional medicine and doctors when in her early 20s. “The doctors I visited were quick to prescribe medications to address [my] symptoms instead of spending the time to find the cause,” she said. “I had so many tests run, but no one ever asked
me what my diet was like, or sleep patterns, or stress levels.” Mullins, now 33, said it wasn’t until she began visiting an alternative health practitioner that she found out she had multiple food sensitivities, including undiagnosed celiac disease. “I found a lot of answers [in alternative medicine], I knew there were other solutions and remedies and lifestyle things that could be done,” she said. In 2012, Mullins began studying traditional Chinese medicine, a practice that uses natural remedies such as herbal medicines and holistic methods to heal people. “I felt like this is it, this is what I want to do,” she said. “I felt so much relief and I got so much benefit from planet medicine.” In 2013, she explained, Mullins began studying traditional western medicine, which typically calls for the patient to make lifestyle changes to improve their health. This led her to begin
working with clients to help them with their health concerns. She explained that her recommendations for patients include lifestyle and dietary changes, along with herbal remedies from her shop. Mullins has received a professional certification in Clinical Western Herbalism and Classical Chinese Herbology & the Art of Healing with food. Her products are handcrafted using organic and ethically wild-crafted herbs in an offsite kitchen. “I often am creating very custom things,” Mullins said. “It’s not one herb for one ailment or one condition. We have to look at the person, [and] everything about them.” Mullins began selling her products at farmers markets around Westchester County three years ago, and saw that there was a growing interest amongst shoppers for alternative medicine. “People kind of want to dip their toe a little bit into the natural medicine world,” she said. After receiving positive feedback from customers, she opened her first shop in Chappaqua in fall 2016, but moved the location to Bronxville in October because she was finding a larger demand for her services in the lower Westchester area. By launching her business, she said she’s been able to create a space for customers to come in and discuss their health concerns. Ayiesha Alizai Sadik, of Chappaqua, said the first time she visited FHA’s previous location, she felt like she was home. “I’ve bought so many of [Mul-
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The Bronxville store sells themed kits to promote a natural lifestyle. Photos/Taylor Brown
Found Herbal Apothecary has a line of all-natural cleansing bars.
The herbal tea blends contain ingredients to help detox, relieve stomach pain and promote weight loss.
lins’] products, I’ve given her products as gifts to people, everyone loves them,” Sadik said, adding that her family prefers using natural products, so shopping at FHA just made sense. “I now don’t know what I would use if it wasn’t [FHA],” Sadik said. “I don’t have something I would replace it with because I would just be too devastated.” Along with her line of natural products, Mullins offers herbal consultations where she discusses her patients’ lifestyles and health histories to create the best course of healing for them. “Everything requires a conversation, and it’s not a one size fits all [solution],” she said. She explained the recipes are based on things she’s learned in her studies, as well as traditional recipes she’s put her own twist on. “The quality of the product is excellent, it’s all organic, and [Mullins] is really knowledgeable,” said Allise Dickson, of Bronxville. Dickson said she started shopping at FHA when it was up in
Chappaqua, and that similarly to Sadik, her whole family uses Mullins’ products. Dickson said she first went to Mullins while suffering from a chest cold. “[Mullins] just struck me as… very knowledgeable,” Dickson said. “She had a real command of what herbs supported what body functions and also was just helpful in suggesting things that I didn’t necessarily think about.” Dickson said after purchasing some of FHA’s products, she found herself feeling better within 12 hours. FHA is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sundays during the holiday season from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. FHA also offers Reiki sessions, a style of treatment that helps to reduce stress and promote relaxation, and consultation services can be made upon request, typically lasting up to two hours; the cost of session will vary by a person’s needs. For more information, visit foundherbal.com. CONTACT: taylor@hometwn.com
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Officials discuss protecting high-quality water At the October public breakfast program, the Local Summit turned the community’s attention to the quality of our local water in a program entitled, “All About Our Tap Water.” Heading the panel of four speakers was Town Supervisor Nancy Seligson, who is also a trustee for Westchester Joint Water Works, WJWW. Seligson described the New York City water supply, which is the source of our water, as one of the great water systems in the world. “It’s cheap, too,” Seligson declared, noting that it costs consumers less than one penny per gallon. New York City uses one billion gallons of water a day for its own use and we consume four million gallons of water per day. The water delivered to our homes, explained Seligson, is part of an “unfiltered surface water system” and she asserted that it is “more reliably clean and safer than bottled water,” and doesn’t generate plastic and glass for recycling or disposal. Panelist Steve Robbins, project manager and associate principal at the environmental engineering firm Woodard and Curran, concurred that we have “a great water supply” and explained how it is drawn from the NYC watershed in the Catskills, flows through the Catskill and Delaware Aqueducts, and ends up at the Kensico Reservoir. Robbins described how our water is part of a gravity-run sys-
tem that flows through miles of 30-inch piping before arriving at our homes. During the process, the water is chlorinated, fluoride is added, and it undergoes UV disinfection. WJWW, a public benefit corporation, purchases the water we use from New York City and provides it to our communities. David Birdsall, business director of WJWW, described the water system as “self-funding,” meaning that it is not funded by general taxes. It is paid for based upon each consumer’s usage. Consumers in the town of Mamaroneck are billed monthly as new meters were installed that can be read by vehicles. Soon, however, the Advanced Metering Infrastructure, AMI, system will be installed eliminating the need for the vehicles. The village of Larchmont, which operates its own water department, already has the AMI. Its residents are billed on a semi-annual basis, according to Larchmont Village Manager Justin Datino, but the village is moving toward a quarterly billing system. Birdsall and Datino agreed that there is little difference in the cost of water among the local municipalities, although the billing rates are different as Mamaroneck has an escalating rate and Larchmont utilizes a bifurcated rate. Protecting and maintaining the system is vitally important, advised the speakers. Fire protection is the most important use of water. Hydrants are flushed to
verify their proper functioning and identify weaknesses in the infrastructure. WJWW schedules improvements and repairs to coincide with work on public roads. System redundancy is critical for the smooth operation of the water system. Regular testing of the water is performed. Leak detection is a big priority for the village of Larchmont. Security is also a concern and cameras have been installed at all WJWW facilities, sites and pump stations. New York City has also invested money to enhance security, including purchasing parcels of land adjacent to its upstate sites. The speakers offered recommendations to the public for conservation and protection of our water supply. Among the suggestions proffered by Datino is for users to modify settings on any irrigation systems to reduce peak-time usage. Birdsall advised consumers to install back-flow valves and rain sensors. Audience members raised concerns about New York City’s plan to shut Water Tunnel #1 for cleaning which would force consumption reductions in Westchester. Birdsall stated that WJWW is working on a demand management plan with NYC to address this issue. WJWW is also working with New York state to comply with federal requirements for the filtration system pursuant to an earlier court settlement. (Submitted)
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The village of Mamaroneck will look to revamp a slew of land use laws as a part of a reckoning with current development and practices. File photo
Among the instances that have increased scrutiny on the Building Department has been fallout over Ralph’s Italian
Ices & Ice Cream, a popular village business that was shut down in June after a zoning appeal determined it had been
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Venus is out of this world! This adorable little Chihuahua mix is about 1 1/2 years old and 10 pounds. She is sweet, gentle, playful and friendly with people and other dogs. Just a joy to have around! Venus is spayed, vaccinated, dewormed, microchipped and ready to be part of your family! For more information, call 834-6955 or visit NY-PetRescue.org. (Submitted)
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Mamaroneck & Larchmont Home Sales Listings provided by the office of Westchester County Clerk Timothy C. Idoni Photos courtesy Zillow.com, Trulia.com, Hotpads.com, Spotproperty.com & Maps.google.com
3 Woodland Ave., Mamaroneck 10/6/17 $730,000
4 Briar Close, Mamaroneck 10/6/17 $825,000
4 Devon Road, Larchmont 10/24/17 $890,221
10 Byron Place, Larchmont 9/29/17 $770,000
10 Kilmer Road, Larchmont 9/28/17 $900,000
16 Dante St., Larchmont 9/15/17 $1,895,000
19 Blossom Terrace, Larchmont 10/20/17 $660,000
24 Summit Ave., Larchmont 10/20/17 $1,070,000
176 Madison St., Mamaroneck 10/12/17 $625,000
220 Soundview Ave., Larchmont 10/2/17 $651,000
337 Maple Ave., Larchmont 10/12/17 $555,000
416 Travers Ave., Larchmont 9/28/17 $651,000
437 Orienta Ave., Mamaroneck 10/11/17 $1,200,000
1016 Old Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck 10/6/17 $925,000
1195 Old White Plains Road, Mamaroneck 9/19/17 $850,000
1433 Raleigh Road, Mamaroneck 8/23/17 $645,000
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The Giant way LIVE MIKE Mike Smith
What a long, strange week it has been for Giants fans like me. For an organization that has long prided itself as being professional, steady and above the usual tumult and turmoil displayed by other NFL franchises, the past 10 days or so have seemed downright “Jetsian.” First came the news that Eli Manning—a two-time Super Bowl MVP who had started 210 consecutive games under center for Big Blue— would be benched for Gang Green re-tread Geno Smith. It was a curious move to say the least, considering that most Giants fans, myself included, believed that if Eli were to be benched, it should be for someone with the potential to be the organization’s quarterback of the future, or at the very least, someone like thirdround draft pick Davis Webb. But it wasn’t just the Manning benching that roiled the fan base up; it was the way it was done. Head coach Ben McAdoo—nev-
er the biggest Eli supporter—initially announced the decision, claiming that Manning had refused to start the game with the understanding that Smith would be brought in as relief sometime in the second half. Then, Giants’ owner John Mara weighed in, insinuating the decision was made after internal discussions with both McAdoo and general manager Jerry Reese, hinting that he was surprised why his franchise quarterback seemed shocked at the demotion. Smith played on Sunday, the Giants predictably lost, and less than 24 hours later, both McAdoo and Reese were fired, marking the first time the Giants parted ways with a head coach in the middle of a season in 41 years. With Reese and McAdoo out, and interim head coach Steve Spagnuolo in charge, Eli will once again be taking first team snaps as the Giants prepare for their division rivals from Dallas this week. This kind of stuff really makes you scratch your head. I’ve seen plenty of bad Giants seasons over the years. You’ve
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had the dog days of the early 2000s following the team’s Super Bowl loss to the Ravens, the team’s unremarkable stretch from 2012 to 2015 that saw the club compile an uninspiring 28-36 record, but this year feels different. Instead of just being a “bad” team—and at 2-10, the Giants are most certainly that—they seem positively dysfunctional. From the team’s ownership to the players on the field, what has happened this season kind of strips away at the possibly apocryphal idea that the Giants, regardless of their performance on the field, at least had a level of class, blandness and stability that fans came to count on. Now, they seem more like the gang who couldn’t shoot straight. Maybe it’s going to be a blip on the radar, maybe things will turn around next year, and maybe the Giants were never really all that different from other franchises in the first place. I really don’t know. At this point, I’ll just settle for a “W.”
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Last week, two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning was benched for Geno Smith in what has been one of the weirder Giants seasons in recent memory. Sports Editor Mike Smith hopes that Big Blue can find its way back. Photo courtesy Wikipedia.org
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Tigers top Huskies in opener BOYS BASKETBALL non-league
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Game Notes: • Jared Bader & Will Sarkozi both had 17 points for Mamaroneck • The Huskies were led by Luke McCarthy with 9 points • The Tigers and Huskies will both take part in the Harry Jefferson Showcase this weekend
By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor On Dec. 5, the Mamaroneck Tigers kicked off the basketball season in style, utilizing a balanced attack and swarming defense to top visiting Harrison 57-34. Although the winter campaign is just beginning, Tiger coach Tyrone Carver hopes that the squad’s opening win is a sign of things to come. “I think we came out with great energy and effort today,” Carver said after the game. “We wanted to play good solid defense and keep them off the glass because they’re a good rebounding team. It was a good
Harrison’s Alex Siapanides looks for an open teammate on the wing.
team effort, especially defensively, which is something we preach every day.” The Huskies led a low-scoring game throughout much of the first quarter, as both teams struggled to convert on scoring opportunities in the opening minutes of the season. But Jared Bader, who finished the night with 17 points, began to find his rhythm from beyond the arc, sparking the Tigers with 10 first-quarter points. “I think Harrison did some nice things early on and I think we pressed a little bit too much,” Carver said. “Guys were really looking forward to this game, so for the first couple of minWill Sarkozi goes up for a layup against Harrison on Dec. 5. Sarkozi had 17 points and five rebounds in a utes I think they were trying to decisive win for the Tigers. win the season in one or two possessions.” Once the Tigers settled in, center Will Sarkozi (17 points, five rebounds) took over in the paint, adding another dimension to a Mamaroneck offense that relied on jump shots for much of the first half. Carver believes that the junior big man will be integral to the Tigers’ success this year, as he complements the strong perimeter play of the club. “It’s crucial, because we have a lot of guards that can play,” he said. “Having [Will] on the interior, where we can dump it Luke McCarthy drives to the hole against Mamaroneck. McCarthy had nine points in the loss. down to him and have him clean up the garbage, that’s important.” Isiah Thomas, who had nine points for Mamaroneck, also served as the team’s main facilitator, picking up seven assists in the opener. Meanwhile, Harrison struggled from the foul line, but was led by point guard Luke McCarthy, who finished with nine points. Both Mamaroneck and Harrison will be back in action this weekend, as both squads will head to White Plains High School for the 24th annual Harry Jefferson Showcase. On Friday, Dec. 8, the Tigers will take on Class C Tuckahoe, while the Huskies have a Saturday tilt lined up with Albertus Magnus. CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com
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