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Over 100 guns seized in Westchester and Putnam
Gut check time Mamaroneck’s Isaac Friedman goes up for a layup against Eastchester on Jan. 27, 2022. The Eagles topped the injury-stricken Tigers 71-44. For story, see page 16.
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State flies flags at half-staff for NYPD officers killed Gov. Kathy Hochul ordered flags on state buildings to be flown at half-staff on Jan. 28 in honor of fallen NYPD officers Jason Rivera and Wilbert Mora. Flags were lowered to half-staff at sunrise on Jan. 28, the day of officer Rivera’s funeral service, and returned to full-staff at sunset on Feb. 2, following officer Mora’s funeral service. “The losses of Officer Rivera and Officer Mora are felt widely and deeply by all New York-
ers—my thoughts are with their families and loved ones,” Hochul said. “Today we mourn as they are laid to rest, but tomorrow we must work to eradicate the epidemic gun violence has become in our communities. We must get to the root of this issue to prevent tragedies like this from happening. New Yorkers deserve elected officials that will work for them to solve this problem and that is exactly what they will get.” (Submitted)
More than 100 weapons were seized and 11 persons were arrested last week following a sixmonth multi-agency investigation into “ghost guns” and other illegal firearms in Westchester and Putnam counties. Search warrants were executed Tuesday, Jan. 25, at eight locations in Westchester and Putnam by investigators from county, local and federal law enforcement agencies. Rifles, handguns, “ghost guns” and high-capacity drum magazines were seized. Some of the weapons lacked a serial number—making them so-called ghost guns—and other weapons had defaced serial numbers. Several silencers, ballistic vests, counterfeit police shields and quantities of ammunition were also seized in the probe, dubbed Operation Casper by investigators. The high-capacity drum magazines that were seized are of a similar type to the one used in the murders of two New York City police officers last week. “As we prepare to pay our final respects to Officer Jason Rivera tomorrow and his partner Officer Wilbert Mora next week, we are reminded of the dangers of illegal guns, not just in New York City,” County Executive George Latimer said on Jan .27. “This proactive, collaborative effort brings together law enforcement and prosecutorial leaders beyond Westchester to combat the dis-
tribution and purchase of illegal guns. It is our moral responsibility to work together to reduce the availability of these weapons and keep our communities safe.” Public Safety Commissioner Thomas A. Gleason thanked all the agencies with personnel assigned to the Real Time Crime center for their roles in the successsful investigation. “Working collaboratively with our law enforcement partners is a critical way we keep Westchester safe,” Gleason said. The investigation was launched in June 2021 when police departments in Westchester, along with the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office and the FBI, created a task force to address an influx of ghost guns and other illegal firearms into the Westchester County region. Detectives in the multi-agency Real Time Crime Center, RTC, were tasked with finding innovative ways to reduce gun crimes and prevent violence. These detectives were assisted by the FBI Safe Streets Task Force, NYPD, Putnam County Sheriff’s Office and the Rockland County DA’s office. Prosecutors from Westchester County District Attorney’s Office and the Southern District of New York provided guidance and case support as specific targets and locations were identified. GUNS continued on page 10
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Gov. Kathy Hochul flew flags on state buildings at half-staff on Jan. 28 in honor of fallen NYPD officers Jason Rivera and Wilbert Mora.
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County board takes up food allergy safety law Thirty-two million Americans have food allergies, including 5.6 million children. Every three minutes a food allergy reaction sends someone in the U.S. to the
emergency room. A new bipartisan proposal at the county Board of Legislators will help restaurants protect families dealing with food allergies in Westchester.
The measure introduced on Jan. 24 by county Legislator Vedat Gashi, a Yorktown Democrat and co-sponsored by Minority Leader Margaret Cunzio, a Mount
Pleasant Conservative, would provide free online training for food service personnel in basic allergy safety. It also would provide restaurants with signs to hang that contain information about common allergens, symptoms of reactions and actions to be taken in
case of food allergies. “Food allergies are a fact of life for families in Westchester,” Gashi said. “This measure will ensure that restaurants have guidance and training in how to deal with these allergies. The training will be free. It will be available online. And it
The Westchester County Board of Legislators are discussing bipartisan legislation that would provide free online training for food service personnel in basic allergy safety. Photo/Sebastian Coman
will come at minimal cost to the County.“Anxiety about food allergies makes many families reluctant to dine out. This law will give them peace of mind. Removing that reluctance will encourage diners to get out and enjoy a meal at our local, small business that are still struggling. Many restaurants are already working hard to address the food allergy needs of customers. Our desire is to help every restaurant do the same.”Under the proposal, the online training and signs would be provided by the county Department of Health. “As someone who has a food allergy and has many family members with food allergies, I know first-hand the feeling of ease when eating out at a food establishment that is knowledgeable about food allergies versus the anxiety when it is an unknown,” Cunzio said. “This legislation will help make the simple task of eating out safer for many people and children. Food allergies affect millions in the U.S. and until there is a cure education is the key.” Similar provisions to the new proposal exist in cities like New York, and states like Virginia, Michigan, Maryland, Massachusetts and California. (Submitted)
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Larchmont resident Michael Tolle, owner of the new CRUSH Table Tennis in downtown Greenwich, Connecticut. Photo/Jeffrey Damberg
Area sports enthusiasts and those looking for a fun, social atmosphere can now add table tennis to the mix. CRUSH Table Tennis, a two-story, 6,000-squarefoot facility, has made its debut at 255 Field Point Road in downtown Greenwich, Connecticut. With eight premium tables, certified professional coaching and quality equipment, CRUSH offers recreational play for all ages and skill levels. There are four separate playing areas across two floors, each table lit by linear LED light fixtures that offer optimal lighting both day and night. Quality ITTF-certified paddles and balls are also provided. The newly renovated building has a well-appointed contemporary look throughout. The upstairs is especially designed to offer guests a lounge-like atmosphere and provide an inviting environment for playing table tennis, socializing and relaxing. Its 3,000-square-foot open space offers an expansive
window layout, five tables, comfortable leather chairs, a professional sound system and large screen television, with beer and wine available. CRUSH welcomes party and corporate event planners, caterers and individuals to tour the space for private gatherings both large and small. CRUSH’s internationally accomplished coaches offer both group clinics and customized individual training. At private parties and corporate events, coaches bring groups together by teaching fundamentals of the game and facilitating “March Madness”-type single-elimination tournaments. CRUSH opened last year on a limited basis, following state and federal COVID guidelines. The facility is fitted with four contactless handwashing stations with antibacterial soap, two new HVAC systems that separately treat each floor, MERV-13 air filters and two professionally installed HVAC ionization systems
for eliminating airborne mold, bacteria, allergens, viruses and odors. “People are looking for more recreational activities,” said founder and owner Michael Tolle, a longtime Larchmont resident. “We designed the business and space to specifically offer an enjoyable experience for families, private parties, corporate team building exercises, fundraisers and corporate special events. We’re thrilled to bring CRUSH to the region,” he added. CRUSH is currently open to the public Monday through Friday, 5p.m.- 9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 12p.m.-9 p.m. Admission is $15 per person. Hours for private parties and corporate events are per clients’ request. The club is conveniently located near Greenwich Avenue, I-95 and the Metro-North train station. For more information, visit table-tennis. com or call 203-489- 0664.
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TOWN OF MAMARONECK
Tuesday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. Housing Authority Meeting Tuesday, Feb. 8 at 7:30 p.m. Racial Equity Task Force Meeting Thursday, Feb.17 at 6 p.m. Joint meeting of Mamaroneck Town Council and Larchmont Board of Trustees Sanitation services
MAMARONECK SCHOOL DISTRICT
Monday, Feb. 7 from 9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. PT Council Meeting Thursday, Feb. 10 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Transition Meeting Incoming Grade 6 w/IEP Monday, Feb. 14 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. ABC’s of IEPs Tuesday, Feb. 15 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Board of Education meeting Thursday, Feb. 17 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Transition Meeting Incoming Grade 9 w/IEP Thursday, Feb. 17 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. MHS/Incoming 9th Grade Orientation MAMARONECK LIBRARY
Thursday, Feb. 24 from 6 p.m. Cooking Class via Zoom: Five Week Series featuring Easy-toPreapare One Pot Meals from Around the World LARCHMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY
Wednesday, Feb.16 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Spanish Conversations with María-Cristina Sánchez on Zoom
Join María-Cristina Sánchez and hone your Spanish skills. Sánchez will propose discussion topics in Spanish for each session, providing participants with the opportunity to clarify pronunciation and meaning of words and expressions in an informal and relaxed environment. Participants should speak Spanish at an intermediate to advanced level and not be native speakers of Spanish. Sánchez is a native Spanish-speaker originally from Ecuador and has studied languages in Quito, Boston, Paris and Vienna.
Thursday, Feb. 10, 17 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Robert the Guitar Guy in the Village Center
Ages 0-5. Please register online for one session per week. Come experience the musical talent of Robert the Guitar Guy, while you clap and dance along to the beat. Adults and children ages 3 and up must wear masks. Due to limits on registration, if your child is not signed up, he/she will not be allowed in.
Monday, Feb. 7, 14 and 28 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9 from 7 p.m. Webinar Architecture Talk: What Robert the Guitar Guy in the Makes the Chrysler Building & the Village Center Ages 0-5. Please register online Empire State Building Beautiful one session per week. Come and Their Meaning for Our Lives for experience the musical talent via Zoom of Robert the Guitar Guy, while you clap and dance along to the Thursday, Feb. 10 from 3 p.m. beat. Adults and children ages 3 Cookies & Canvas for Adults in and up must wear masks. Due to the Community Room limits on registration, if your child is not signed up, he/she will not Friday, Feb. 11 4 p.m. be allowed in. Mamaroneck Poets in Winter Poetry Shwocase via Zoom Monday, Feb. 7 Wednesday, Feb. 16 from 7 p.m. from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Technology Abuse & Digital Safety Frank Conversations: Frank Confor Teens via Zoom nelly Discusses Sherlock Holmes Join this discussion focused on Thursday, Feb. 17 from 7 p.m. stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Webinar: The Beatles 50 Years featuring the World’s greatest Later via Zoom sleuth: Sherlock Holmes. For this meeting the focus is on the story
“The Adventure of the Engineer’s Thumb.” Place a hold or download it on Hoopla. Librarian Frank Connelly will be in the Village Center conducting this program. You can choose to attend on Zoom or you can come to the Village Center to attend the meeting in person. Masks are required while attending this program, in the Village Center, and we ask that you please follow all NYS health guidelines.
Monday, Feb. 7, 14 and 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Take Home Crafts of the Week
Ages 3 and up. Available beginning Mondays. Supplies are available on a first-come, first-served basis until we run out. Crafts can be found on the small table inside the Children’s room lobby. Feb. 7: A Tiger! Feb. 14: Love Bug Feb. 22: Paper Plate Polar Bear Feb. 28: Colorful Kite
Monday, Feb. 7 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Healthy Teen Relationships
Learn about the elements of healthy relationships, the difference between normal conflict and intimate partner abuse, warning signs of abuse, and what to do if you or a friend is experiencing abuse. This program is presented by My Sister’s Place and the Mamaroneck Public Library.
Wednesday, Feb. 9 from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. How to Navigate College Admissions (via Zoom)
More colleges going test-optional means more applications and lower acceptance rates. Join professionals from Stand Out for College as they discuss how to identify “good fit” schools, examine the admissions review process, explore ways for students to showcase their character, and share a timeline for spring 2022.
Saturday, Feb. 12 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Practice ACT, PSAT or SAT Test
Prepare for your upcoming standardized test with a free full practice test! C2 Education Eastchester and Mamaroneck will administer the test of your choice (ACT, SAT or PSAT) in person. Following the exam, participants will receive a comprehensive score report and an individualized review with C2. Sign up now!
Wednesday, Feb. 16 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Digital Safety for Teens
The internet and social media can be useful tools but what happens when the use of technology crosses the line from helpful to abusive? Gabrielle Witte is a licensed clinical social worker who will define technology abuse, provide digital safety tips, and explore the controversial question, should passwords be shared?
This program is presented by the Mamaroneck Public Library.
Thursday, Feb. 17 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Beatles 50 Years Later with Barry Wiesenfeld
A respected musicologist once described The Beatles as “One of the most transformative entities of 20th century music” and claimed that they changed the course of popular music forever. Can that possibly be true? Were they really so much more than just four “mop tops”? You can choose to attend this program on Zoom or you can come to the Village Center to watch this simulcast. Please note the presenter will not be at the library. Masks are required while attending this program, in the Village Center, and we ask that you please follow all NYS health guidelines. This program is co-sponsored by the Mamaroneck Public Library.
Thursday, Feb. 17 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Job Search: applications, resumés, & tips
Grades 10 and up. Join Marie Riffel and Phyllis Blake from WLS Career Coaching Services to learn: What types of jobs are available for teens; Where to look for jobs; How to answer questions on a job application; What to include in a resumé; What to share and ask during the interview. This event is co-hosted by WLS libraries: Rye Free Reading Room, Larchmont Public Library, Bronxville Public Library, Ossining Public Library, Eastchester Public Library, Hendrick Hudson Free Library, The Field Library, Mamaroneck Public Library, Mt. Pleasant Public Library, Yonkers Public Library, Somers Public Library, Warner Library and Dobbs Ferry Library.
Tuesday, Feb. 22 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Volun-Teens: Humane Society
Earn community service hours by making cat and dog toys for the Humane Society of Westchester. We’ll watch “Isle of Dogs” while we create. Materials and snacks provided.
Friday, Feb. 25 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Movie Discussion with Paul Doherty on Zoom
Watch “Raising Arizona” anytime before Feb. 25 at 10 a.m. on our free Hoopla streaming service or place a hold on a DVD. An ex-con and an ex-cop meet, marry and long for a child of their own. When it is discovered that Hi is unable to have children they decide to snatch a baby. They try to keep their crime a secret, while friends, co-workers and a bounty hunter look to use the child for their own purposes. Don’t have a Hoopla account yet?
Sunday, Feb. 27 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Zoom with the Friends-Julian Sancton
Please join us for a Zoom conversation with Larchmont resident and author Julian Sancton “Mahouse at the End of the Earth: The Belgica’s Journey into the Dark Antarctic Night.” “Exquisitely researched and deeply engrossing” (The New York Times), Madhouse is a true survival story of an early polar expedition that went terribly awry—with the ship frozen in ice and the crew trapped inside for the entire sunless, Antarctic winter. Sponsored by The Friends of the Larchmont Public LibraryPut the book on hold.
VILLAGE OF LARCHMONT
Thursday, Feb. 10 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Parks & Trees Committee Meeting Feb. 21, all day Village Hall Closed Presidents Day
PELHAM ART CENTER
Sunday, Feb. 6 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Bookmaking: French Link Stitch Tuesday, Feb. 8 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Intro to Chinese Brush Painting
Instructor: Jane Chang Ages: Adults For the beginner, you will learn the “four gentlemen,” bamboo, plum blossom, wild orchard and chrysanthemum, which represent the four seasons. We will focus on quality of strokes, color preparation, rhythm, movement, energy, composition and more. Demonstrations will happen at the start of the class. Let the spontaneous harmony and rhythm of Chi (energy) dominate and flourish. You will learn and master the beauty of this timeless medium in no time! No painting experience required. All levels welcome. A materials fee of $15 will be due at the first workshop session. That will cover all materials. Fee: $111/ $100 for members.
Saturday, Feb. 12 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Poppin’ Paint Night! Pop, Pour & Paint! Sunday, Feb.13 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Family Valentine’s Day Workshop
THE PICTURE HOUSE
Feb. 9 and 16, all day Winter Film Club
TPH is excited to welcome Stephen J. Whitty as back for his second season as Film Club Host. There are six films in each Film Club season. The names of the movies and guests are not known to subscribers until they arrive at the theater. Questions about Film Club, please email filmclub@thepicturehouse. org or call 920-2358.
LARCHMONT WINTER DOWN TO EARTH FARMERS MARKET
Saturday, Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Weekly Farmers Market Neighborhood farmers markets focusing on seasonal, local foods and building local food communities. 1 Railroad Way
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Saturday, Feb. 5 from 8 p.m. to 8 p.m. Nefesh Mountain Saturday, Feb. 12 from 8 p.m. to 8 p.m. Be My Valentine: An Evening Of Love Songs With Ms. Lisa Fischer Saturday, Feb. 19 from 8 p.m. to 8 p.m. The James Hunter Six SUSTAINABLE WESTCHESTER
Thursday, Feb. 3 from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Westchester Power Community Information Session Online event
Wednesday, Feb. 16 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Yonkers Neighbors Community Energy Information Session Online event
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Friday, Feb. 18-20 at 6:30 p.m. Ween
Formed by Aaron Freeman and Mickey Melchiondo, Jr. in New Hope, Pennsylvania, Ween has taken on a cult-like status with legions of devoted fans around the world. Beginning with six self-released cassettes in the 1980s, followed by 11 studio albums, 6 live albums and a smattering of EPs through the 1990s and 2000s, Ween’s recorded output is farreaching in its styles moving from rock to punk to psychedelic to country to alternative and all points in between. However, it’s the band’s incendiary live shows that have truly cultivated its die-
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Thursday, Feb. 24 at 8 p.m. WFUV Presents: Patti Smith and Her Band
Saturday, Feb. 19 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Winter Waterfowl
This show has been rescheduled from Thursday, Dec. 30 to Thursday, Feb. 24.
WESTCHESTER COUNTY PARKS EVENTS
Saturday, Feb. 12 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Exploring the Geology of the Shoreline
We will discover, collect and dissect some of the geological historical formations of Read Sanctuary and the Long Island shoreline. It will be a nice travel log through the formation of part of the east coast. Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary
Saturday, Feb. 12 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Sugaring 101
Have you ever wanted to try maple sugaring in your backyard? This program will go over the history of maple sugaring and how to do it in your own backyard. Pre-registration is required at muscootfarm.org. Fifteen participants maximum. Muscoot Farm
Sunday, Feb. 13, 26 and 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sugaring
Muscoot Farm’s annual maple sugaring tours are being offered as a private family experience in 2022. Pre-registration is required at muscootfarm.org; $20 per family of four. Muscoot Farm
Sunday, Feb. 13 and 27 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Sugarhouse Chat
As long as the sap is running we will be making one of nature’s sweetest rewards, maple syrup. Come on into the sugar house to chat with us! Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Reservation, Routes 35 and 121 South, Cross River
Sunday, Feb. 13 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Gardening Under Lights
Learn how to grow plants using artificial lights. Visit www.lasdonpark.org for more information and to register. Free program. Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial
Monday, Feb. 14 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Pre-K Book and Craft
Hear a story and make a
The Hudson River is home to many wintering species of ducks and other waterfowl. Hike to observe and learn about these cold-weather visitors. Moderately difficult. Cold weather clothing and footwear required ages 6 and up meet at RV Park entrance. Croton Point Park
Saturday, Feb. 19 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Winter Birding at Marshlands
What do our feathered friends do to survive the winter? Learn about the common species of birds visiting our backyards at this time of year. Bring binoculars and dress warmly. Meet by the nature center. It will be led by Chris Mignone of Central Westchester Audubon. Marshlands Conservancy
Saturday, Feb. 19 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Invasive Plant Removal
Help us remove invasive species plants and begin the restoration of native habitats in the Sanctuary. Tools and equipment are provided. Focus species include linden viburnum, Siebold’s viburnum, Chinese fountaingrass, knotweed and mile-a-minute. Qualifies for service credit hours. Please bring work gloves. Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary
Saturday, Feb. 19 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Winter Map and Compass Navigation
Navigation without a GPS or smartphone is becoming a lost art but winter offers opportunities to learn this life-long skill more easily. Come for off-trail exploring orienting by the sun reading a compass and a map and more. Appropriate for adults and older kids. We have materials to borrow or bring your own compass; $15. Sign-up is required. Hilltop Hanover Farm
Saturday, Feb. 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sugaring Open House
Sugaring season is underway at Muscoot. Stop by the sugar house today to learn about how maple sap is turned into maple syrup. No registration is required. Muscoot Farm
Saturday, Feb. 19 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. The Signs of Overwintering Wildlife
We will seek out examples of how creatures great and small cope with the signs of winter. From mammals, birds, insects and
aquatics, we will explore them all. Hand lenses provided. Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary
Saturday, Feb. 19 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. How to Stay Warm
Burr! Staying warm in the winter is tough, even for the animals. On this adventure we’ll explore animal adaptations for keeping in the heat. As we make our way around the preserve, we’ll learn how we can keep warm too. For children ages 5-13. Cranberry Lake Preserve, 1609 Old Orchard St., North White Plains
Sunday, Feb. 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Westchester Area Maple Open House Weekend
Trailside will be joining our other nature center sugarhouses this weekend open to the public for sugaring demos and tastings. Trailside Nature Museum
Monday, Feb. 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Winter Skills Camp
Westchester County students in grades 4 through 6 will have the opportunity to experience winter on the farm learning about agriculture and nature while participating in hands-on activities. Eight participants. Sign-up is for the week (Feb. 21-25); $300 per participant. Muscoot Farm
Tuesday, Feb. 22 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Spring Break for Kids
Get kids out of the house and let them spend a morning at the farm filled with crafts, outdoor play and farm education from snow painting to seed games to greeting the goats. Come one, two or three days, each will be different; limited to eight kids for ages 6 and older. Sign-up is required; $40 per day. Hilltop Hanover Farm
Saturday, Feb. 26 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Fairy Tales & Trails
Practice tracking animals in the snow, and enjoy Fairy Home building in the magical woods at Hilltop Hanover. Free. No registration required. Hilltop Hanover Farm
Saturday, Feb. 26 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Field Survey Day: Marshlands Biodiversity Club
This is the first of our group Field Survey Days! If you missed our inaugural meeting, you can still come and find out what we are doing and how to participate in this year-long survey of the flora and fauna of Marshlands. Meet fellow nature-lovers of all ages who enjoy exploring the hidden wonders of nature. Refreshments provided courtesy of the Friends of Marshlands.
Marshlands Conservancy
Saturday, Feb. 26 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Fairy Tales and Trails
This program will require so good imaginations! We will be telling stories and building fairy houses along the trail. Lenoir Preserve, 19 Dudley St., Yonkers
Saturday, Feb. 26 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Fairy Tales and Trails
Join our naturalist as we look for signs of animals and build our fairy friends a home. Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Reservation, Routes 35 and 121 South, Cross River
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Saturday, Feb. 26 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Fairytales & Trails Walk
You know the woodland fairies are out there, but where do they live? Join us on a search for fairy houses hidden in the forest! We’ll share a fairy tale or two along the way. Marshlands Conservancy
Saturday, Feb. 26 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Winter Tracks and Trails
Hike in the park to search for telltale tracks and signs of our winter inhabitants. Cold-weather clothing and footwear are required. Moderate difficulty ages 6 and up, meet at RV Park entrance. Croton Point Park
Saturday, Feb. 26 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Fairy Tales and Trails: Winter Fairy House Extravaganza
Do fairies exist? We will learn the folklore behind the myths and legends while constructing our own world involving these mystical beings. Fun for kids. All items and props will be provided. Please come with a positive nature. Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary
Saturday, Feb. 26 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Fairy Tales and Trails
Get out on the trails and learn about some fairy tales. This hike will explore the farm and you will get to meet some farm animals along the way. Pre-registration is required at muscootfarm.org. Ages 10 and older maximum of 10 participants. Muscoot Farm
Sunday, Feb. 27 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Dealing With Common Houseplant Problems Learn what plant symptoms may mean and what to do about them. Visit lasdonpark.org for more information and to register. Free program. Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial
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Covid-19 Wastewater Treatment Study shows promise
New Rochelle teen killed in daytime shooting
As of January 2022, trends from a nearly one-and-a-half year COVID-19 study at all seven Westchester County Wastewater Treatment plants continue to show decreasing levels. This follows trends of active cases in the county as the spread of the omicron variant wanes. “As we move past the Omicron variant spike of active COVID-19 cases, these trends are a welcome sign,” County Executive George Latimer said. “Data and information are the tools that help guide the decisions of my Administration and I commend the work of the Department of Environmental Facilities on their partnership and efforts on this study.” SARS-CoV-2 RNA labora-
tory results from the 24-hour composite collected on January 16, while still showing the presence of COVID-19 in each of the seven sewer sheds, show that those levels in each of the seven sewer sheds have decreased significantly. The decreased levels of copies per capita in all of the sewer sheds is indicating a continued leveling off and a definitive downturn from the previous spike. Since early in the pandemic, the Westchester County Department of Environmental Facilities, DEF, has partnered with the New York City Department of Environmental Protection, DEP, to study the wastewater at county treatment plants to better understand the impact
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More than 100 weapons were seized and 11 persons were arrested last week following a six-month multiagency investigation into “ghost guns” and other illegal firearms in Westchester and Putnam counties.
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of COVID-19 on large urban areas. “Our Department has had a great working relationship with NYCDEP on this study to help find answers to the pandemic and allowing us to better serve the public,” said DEF Commissioner Vincent Kopicki.The relationship between Westchester County and city DEP is a true partnership where both organizations benefit. The county’s IT Department developed the software dashboard to organize and display the results of the sampling, while the county DEF takes the weekly samples from its wastewater treatment facilities. City DEP then performs the lab analysis for all samples. (Submitted)
On Tuesday, Jan. 25 at about 3:38 p.m., New Rochelle police received a call of a shooting that had just occurred on the corner of 4th Street and Washington Avenue. Upon arrival officers located a 16-year-old male victim, Julian Oliveros, with multiple gunshot wounds. Officers administered First Aid and the victim was transported to a hospital where he underwent emergency surgery and succumbed to his injures. Suspect information was immediately developed, and New Rochelle detectives were able to locate and arrest a 16-yearold male suspect near Glen Place and Beechwood Avenue. The suspect was found to be in possession of a 9mm semiautomatic handgun.
A 9MM handgun recovered off the suspect in the murder of a 16-yearold New Rochelle teenager. The weapon has no serial number and is considered a “ghost gun.” Photo courtesy New Rochelle police
Due to juvenile arrest laws in New York state, the suspect’s name is still being withheld. He was charged with Murder in the second degree and Criminal Possession of a weapon in the second degree.
Both the victim and the suspect are residents of New Rochelle. Anyone with further information on this incident is asked to call the New Rochelle Police Department at 654-2300. (Submitted)
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New Rochelle police Juan Sanchez, 28, of 81 Highland Ave., New Rochelle • 3 Counts Criminal Possession of a Weapon second degree (Loaded Firearm) • 3 Counts Criminal Possession of a Weapon second degree (Disguised Gun) • Criminal Possession of a Weapon third degree • 40 Counts Unlawful Possession Ammo Feed Device • 4 Counts Criminal Possession Weapon third degree (Silencer)
North Castle. • Criminal Possession of a Weapon, first degree (10 or More Weapons) Helene Brois, 61, of 3 Tallwoods Road, North Castle • Criminal Possession of a Firearm Brandon Brois, 24, of 3 Tallwoods Road, North Castle • Criminal Possession of a Weapon second degree • Criminal Possession of a Weapon third degree Westchester County police Christopher Canzone, 49, of 1700 Baptist Church Road, Yorktown • Criminal Possession of a Weapon first degree (10 or more Firearms)
Harrison police John Pittelli, 35, of 242 Freemont St., Harrison. • Criminal Possession of a Weapon third degree (Ammo) • Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance fourth degree (Hallucinogen)
Yorktown police Rogers Singleton, 40, of 2191 Crompond Road, Yorktown. • Criminal Possession of a Firearm • Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance fourth degree
North Castle police Theodore Brois, 67, of 3 Tallwoods Road,
Putnam County Sheriff’s Department Jacob Rockover, 22, of 170 Dykeman Road,
Carmel • Criminal Possession of a Weapon third degree (assault rifle) • Criminal Possession of a Weapon third degree (ammo clip) • Criminal Possession of a Weapon (three or more) • Criminal Possession of a Firearm David Goldberg, 24, of 90 Bullethole Road, Carmel • Criminal Possession of a Weapon first degree (10 or more) • Criminal Possession of a Weapon third degree (assault rifle) • Criminal Possession of a Weapon third degree (ammo clip) • Criminal Possession of a Firearm Andrew Lopez, 36, of 189 Fair St., Carmel • Criminal Possession of a Weapon second degree (Loaded Firearm) FBI Safe Streets Task Force/ Putnam County Sheriff’s Office Adam DiMaggio, 43, of 92 Lincoln Drive, Carmel • Unlawful Possession or Receipt of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Prohibited Person (Federal Charge)
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County employees donate to Bronx fire families Westchester County employees came together after learning of the devastating fire in the
Bronx on Jan. 9, claiming the lives of 17 people, including eight children.
Donation boxes were set up at the Michaelian Office Building, district offices of the Depart-
ment of Social Services and Department of Public Safety headquarters. The weeklong drive that took place from Jan. 14-21, garnered more than 800 pounds of donations including diapers,
blankets, pillows, clothes, toiletries and non-perishable food. “I am proud our employees saw the need and stepped up to give back to our neighbors in the Bronx,” County Executive
A weeklong drive garnered more than 800 pounds of donations including diapers, blankets, pillows, clothes, toiletries and non-perishable food for the families impacted by the devastating fire last month in the Bronx. Photo courtesy Westchester County
George Latimer said. “Some even rallied their churches and schools to obtain these necessities. Westchester has always had strong ties with the Bronx and this showing of service is the epitome of community going beyond borders. Our hearts remain with the survivors and families left behind in this tragedy and we hope these donations can help them start over, rebuild and heal.” The donations were delivered by employees with the Department of Public Works and Transportation to PS 85 Great Expectation School, where many of the children impacted by the fire attended. “It’s heartbreaking what these families are going through and we want them to know we are here for them,” said thirdgrade teacher Linda Moss, a Westchester resident. “These donations, from water to the blankets, pet food, clothes and toys will really help lift their spirits. We want them to know we care about them and we are here for them. This is not a short term effort, we are going to support them for a long time.” (Submitted)
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LEGAL NOTICES NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 12/16/2021. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 523 Harrison Ave, Peekskill, NY 10566. Notice of Formation of DGI LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 12/21/21. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: ITALY IN A JAR, LLC, 120 Broad Street, Hawthorne, NY 10532. Notice of Formation of ITALY IN A JAR, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. Notice of Formation of Woof Tracks LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on December 3, 2021. Office Location:Westchester, NY. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 1376 Midland Ave. #713, Bronxville, NY 10708 Purpose: any lawful purpose. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 12/23/21. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 1101 Midland Avenue #325, Bronxville, NY 10708. Notice of Formation of FOUNDATIONS FOR GROWTH LLC Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 12/29/2021 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 333 Mamaroneck Avenue, #378, White Plains, NY 10605. Notice of Formation of Ferrara Consulting Group LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 12/24/21 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:13Cherry Street, Milford, CT 06460. Notice of Formation of Dirty Hands LLC (using the fictitious name of dhstoresupport llc). Foreign Application of Authority filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. Notice of Formation of Brightstar Insights LLC. Art. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/3/2022. Office: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 845 Claflin Ave, Mamaroneck, NY 10543. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 01/10/2022 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 265 N Broadway Apt. 7d, Yonkers, NY 10701. Notice of Formation of Smartpete Tax Services, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. Notice of Formation of C. Morgan Industries, LLC. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 11/12/21. Offc. Loc: Westchester Cty. SSNY desig. as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 58 Clinton Ave, Rye NY 10580. Purpose: any lawful purpose. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 1/5/22 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:300 Gramatan Ave Apt c30 Mount Vernon NY 10552. Notice of Formation of Kamluxx Hair Boutique, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 1\10\22 . Office location: Westchester County SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 145 North High Street, Mount Vernon NY 10550. Notice of Formation of Organized Excellence LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. Notice of Formation of Raising Grace Pilates LLC
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SAFER AT WORK Movement fights for lower nurse-topatient ratios
A group of nurses called The Last Pizza Party is working to make safe nurse-to-patient ratios a national law and help nurses unionize throughout the United States. This grassroots movement became a nationwide campaign and has reached like-minded nurses in other countries including Australia, England and Canada. In March leaders of the phenomenon created a TikTok nurse takeover in which they enlisted the help of several nurse creators to spread the message about what nurses can do if faced with unsafe patient assignments, and other measures to take to protect their patients and licenses. Speaking out against the status quo comes at a cost, said Nurse Erica, founder of the nurse advocacy group, which can be found across social media and online at thelastpizzapartymovement.org. “We are risking our careers and livelihoods by speaking out about what really goes on behind the scenes. We are afraid to use our full names publicly because there is real risk associated with that,” said Erica, who specializes in pediatrics and hospice and palliative care and currently works in nursing management. “Nurses are very concerned with staffing levels because they are concerned about patient safety,” said Deborah Burger, a registered nurse and a president of National Nurses United, United States’ largest union and professional associa-
tion of registered nurses. Nurse-to-patient ratios vary and are dependent upon the type of nursing unit, Nurse Erica said. If nurses are given more patients than they can safely handle it leads to missed opportunities to intervene, which negatively affects patient outcomes, Burger said. A new nationwide survey from National Nurses United of more than 9,200 registered nurses reveals that a year into the pandemic, registered nurses are still being placed in harm’s way. Short staffing is the biggest safety concern, and 81% of nurses report they are forced to reuse single-use PPE. Just more than half (54%) of registered nurses overall and over half (61%) of registered nurses in hospitals report that they have ever been tested for COVID-19. Nurses are taking a stand. As recently as March 26 health care workers at Methodist Hospital of Southern California took part in a picket and car caravan to highlight patient safety concerns including short-staffing and poor infection control throughout the pandemic. The most expansive labor law legislation since 1935, the Pro Act has passed the House of Representatives and if approved by the Senate would make vast, union-friendly changes to the National Labor Relations Act. “It would essentially do away with ‘right to work’ laws in the 27 states that have them,” Erica
said. “Most importantly it would make it exponentially easier for workers — all workers, not just nurses — to unionize.” The Pro Act is not only good for nurses; it’s good for patients, Burger said. Unionization protects nurses when speaking out or raising the alarm about unsafe practices and gives nurses other valuable protections. The Pro Act would put in place a process to deal with quality issues “so patents get not only the care they deserve but that they are paying for,” Burger said. The issues many nurses are fighting for, such as safe staffing ratios and access to PPE, isn’t shocking if it’s understood how health care is set up as a for-profit system, said Burger, who along with National Nurses United supports the Medicare for All Act of 2021. “Hospitals are withholding supplies because it saves money. Nurses are facing moral distress of dealing with all this while we are being told we are heroes. It’s an exercise in cognitive dissonance,” Burger said. Now is the time for change, Erica said. “Nurses need to educate themselves about the benefits of nursing unions and begin demanding safe working conditions. They should be pressuring their legislators to pass federally mandated nurse-topatient staffing reform. They should be documenting every incident of unsafe staffing and reporting it,” she said.
SPORTS
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Championship games find a home Mike Smith
Since the start of the pandemic, any news that is passed along by the bodies governing interscholastic sports—whether it comes from New York state or Section I—can be met with either relief or exasperation. On Monday, area basketball fans felt the former, as it looks as though the Section I Boys and Girls Basketball Championships will have a new home, at least for now. On Jan. 31, the Section I Executive Committee announced that, while it will still continue to search for a neutral site to host the basketball championships this year, the finals—barring Class D—would have a home: the newly renovated gym at Yorktown High School. Barring a few exceptions, Westchester County Center had played host to the semifinal and
final rounds of the Section I basketball playoffs (since 1933 for the boys and 1999 for the girls). But since the emergence of the coronavirus in 2020, the White Plains venue has been used as an overflow hospital and vaccine administration site. County officials acknowledged that it could take up to a year to renovate the site in order to once again make it viable for other events, including the basketball championships. This news left Section I in an unenviable spot; how would it handle the yearly basketball tournament—which was suspended in 2021—and give student-athletes a playoff experience that was as close to “normal” as possible. Earlier this winter, it was assumed that, without a centralized venue, section championship games would be played at the home court of the higher seed. There were those who begrudgingly agreed that it wasn’t the worst idea; while the loss of a championship hub would be felt,
at least the tournament would play out. Selfishly, I was not a fan of this plan, knowing that if I had to cover more than two games in one day, tip-off times and distances would be a major hurdle to overcome. Last year, with a multitude of smaller regional tournaments finishing up on the same day, I certainly had a hard time hitting as many games as I would have liked. But ultimately, I realized that these games are not about me; and no matter what the final decision was, I would have to make do. So now, with it looking like the championship rounds (for Class AA, A, B and C) taking place at Yorktown on March 5-6—Class D will hold its championship games at Pelham High School on Feb. 28—it looks like our student-athletes will at least have some sense of normalcy. It won’t be the County Center, which also hosted the semifinal round games, but that shouldn’t matter.
Mia Strazza and Elle Pinto battle for a rebound during a girls basketball game on Jan. 18, 2022. This week, Section I officials announced that Yorktown High School would serve as a tentative home for the basketball championships. Photo/Mike Smith
These kids have been working all winter long for a shot at a Gold Ball, so anything that can be done to make that final game seem special is well worth it. So like many things in this new
world, the Section I Basketball Championships are going to look a little different this year. It may not be what everybody wanted, it may not have that same feel of championship week at the Coun-
ty Center, but it’s something. And I, for one, am looking forward to having a courtside seat.
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THE HIGH SCHOOL
BOYS BASKETBALL
Eastchester Mamaroneck At Eastchester HS
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Mamaroneck’s tough stretch continued last week, as the Class AA Tigers fell to Class A Eastchester 71-44 on the road. Michael Lawlor paced the Eagles with a game-high 22 points, but 11 different Eastchester players recorded points in the win. Mamaroneck was led by Spencer Webb, who notched 12. With the win, Eastchester improved to 10-3 on the year and are in the process of establishing themselves as a true contender in Class A. The Tigers, on the other hand, are in the midst of a losing streak that coincided with the loss of star point guard Aidan Roy on Jan. 21. In the last two weeks, the Tigers have dropped four straight games and now sit at 10-6 on the year. With no timetable yet set for Roy’s return, the Tigers will have their hands full over the last two weeks of the season, with games against two of Class AA’s top programs in North Rockland and Mount Vernon looming.
Rye Neck Pawling At Pawling HS
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On Friday, the surprising Rye Neck boys team turned in another impressive performance, going on the road to down Pawling. RJ Hutt and Ryan Cantu once again led the Panthers—scoring 16 and 15 points, respectively— but unselfish play was the name of the game for the visitors, who notched 20 assists as a team. Alex Reda paced all scorers with 19 points in the losing effort. With the win, Rye Neck improved to 13-2 and have now put together a four-game winning streak. Their last loss came on Jan. 20, when a comeback win fell just short against Alexander Hamilton. They will have another shot at the 11-5 Red Raiders on Feb. 2, after press time.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Rye Neck Palisades Prep At Rye Neck HS
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The Panthers celebrated senior night in style on Monday, handily defeating Palisades Prep 46-16.
Sofia Capparelli and Carissa Pecchia—both seniors— had stellar offensive nights, with Capparelli netting 13 points and Pecchia contributing 11 in the victory. Evelyn Picone had four points and grabbed eight rebounds on the afternoon. At 11-4 on the year, the Panthers find themselves among a crowded group of the Class B leaders. Their record—as of press time—ties them for third place with Briarcliff, but Bronxville (10-5) and Westlake (10-4) remain in the mix as well. On Feb. 8, Rye Neck will have a rematch against Palisades Prep, which handed the Panthers a 57-37 loss on Jan. 12.
Mamaroneck Edgemont At Edgemont HS
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Francis Conway passes to a teammate on at Eastchester High School. Photos/Mike Smith
1/27/22
Looking to close out the regular season on a positive note, the Tigers picked up an impressive win over Edgemont last Thursday, topping the Panthers 57-33. Eighth-grader Addison Dorfman continued her stellar play for Mamaroneck, leading the way with 16 points on the day. Scarlett Krause paced Edgemont with 14. Mamaroneck has won four of its last five games and currently sits at 9-6 on the year. They wrap up the year with four league contests, with matchups against Mount Vernon and New Rochelle before a two-game set with Scarsdale. -Reporting by Mike Smith
Isaac Friedman tries to create penetration against Eastchester. Friedman had seven points for Mamaroneck.
Spencer Webb grabs a rebound against Eastchester on Jan. 27, 2022. Webb had 12 points for Mamaroneck, which fell 71-44 to the Eagles.