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July 21, 2017 | Vol. 5, Number 29 | www.mamaroneckreview.com
Closure sparks wave of pro-Ralph’s protest By JAMES PERO Staff Writer
REACHING OUT
Project REACH held its first annual REACH at the Beach event to help raise awareness for drug addiction and raise money for organizations helping those with substance abuse problems. For story, see page 6. Photo courtesy DanaSimonePhotography.com
Jenkins collects signatures, primary with Latimer now official By JAMES PERO Staff Writer An intra-party battle for the Democratic Party’s nomination for county executive is fated after Westchester County Legislator Ken Jenkins, of Yonkers, easily cleared a major hurdle to trigger a primary. Last week, Jenkins submitted
petitions—almost three times the amount of signatures necessary to force a Democratic primary— to the county Board of Elections effectively pitting him against New York state senator and Democratic frontrunner in the race for the county’s top elected office, George Latimer, of Rye. “Since 2010 when [Rob] Astorino was in office, I’ve been the
one standing up for issues,” Jenkins, 55, told the Review. “Not everyone can say that.” Jenkins, a veteran of the county Board of Legislators, who served as the body’s chairman from 2010 to 2014, will face a formidable challenge in Latimer who secured 71 percent of district leaders’ vote at a countywide convention clinching the Dem-
ocratic nomination back in May, Latimer has also never lost an election in a political career that dates back to 1987. Like Jenkins, Latimer also served on the Board of Legislators, acting as the body’s chairman from 1998 to 2001. Already, Jenkins has started to PRIMARY continued on page 7
Despite a brief protest, Ralph’s Italian Ices & Ice Cream has officially closed its doors amidst revelations that the business had been operating without a permit from the Westchester County Department of Health. On Saturday, July 15—two days after the business was mandated to shut down by the village of Mamaroneck—Ralph’s, a popular Staten Island-based chain, officially ceased its 946 E. Boston Post Road operations with the looming threat of fines from the health department. According to village Trustee Keith Waitt, a Democrat, Ralph’s failed to renew its temporary certificate from the health department which expired in April and had remained in operation for more than two months after its expiration. “[Ralph’s owner Scott Rosenberg] is on his third lawyer in a week, and is asking for consideration to reopen,” Waitt said. “Without a health permit, this will not happen. A health permit cannot be issued unless all local violations are addressed and this is not going to be straightforward.” Following the closure of Ralph’s—which was denied a special permit by the village Zoning Board of Appeals to operate earlier this month following a
prolonged zoning review process—pro-Ralph’s protesters rallied outside the business and at public meetings. At a Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, July 17, Rosenberg decried the village’s decision to shutter his business. “It’s funny that you start with the pledge of allegiance—you know, liberty and justice for all,” said Rosenberg, whose Mamaroneck franchise was the first Ralph’s location in Westchester. “[You say] we’re such a friendly village, but it’s been anything but friendly to me.” According to members of the zoning board, who were tasked with reviewing the business after an appeal launched by residents last year, Ralph’s exacerbated traffic and noise conditions and as a result was determined to be unsuited for use in its encompassing C-1 zoning district. While many residents of the surrounding neighborhoods on both Keeler and Frank avenues— which sit adjacent to the formerly bustling business—decried unsafe conditions, noise and traffic spurred by Ralph’s, others have come to its defense following the rulings. In a Change.org petition that began to circulate last week, nearly 2,000 signed on in protest of the business’ closure. Last year, Ralph’s was found PROTEST continued on page 8
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Historian recounts Larchmont’s original occupants By TAYLOR BROWN General Assignment Reporter Prior to the European settlers coming to New York in the late 1600s, the Lenni-Lenape Native Americans called the village of Larchmont their home. On Friday, July 14, David Osborne, a historian at St. Paul’s Church National Historic Site in Mount Vernon that showcases colonial life, spoke at the Larchmont Public Library about the Lenape. Osborne explained that there isn’t a firm number as to when the Lenape lived in the lower Hudson Valley, but that it was “thousands of years ago.” Gathered in the Village Center, Osborne told the audience the history of the Lenape, who lived in small groups of no more than 80 people, and mostly relied on agriculture to sustain themselves. He described the colonies as “people who are unified by language, culture [and] traditions.” With young life expectancies, the Lenape got married around 14 or 15, and could expect to live as old as 35. The Lenape lived in wigwams, which were round huts made of either tree bark or animal hides.
David Osborne, a historian at St. Paul’s Church National Historic Site in Mount Vernon, speaks to a crowd of people about the Lenni-Lenape Native Americans. When choosing topics to do presentations on, Osborne says he picks “pieces of history that one way or another relate to our history.” Photo/Taylor Brown
For Gail Cundy, of New Rochelle, the most interesting part of the lecture was learning how the Lenape lived “with such limited circumstances.” Osborne completed his presentation explaining that many of the Lenape lost their lives to disease carried over by the English. Osborne said that neither the English nor Lenape were hostile toward one another at first, but
the English did see the Lenape as lesser because the English had more advanced technology. Marian Edson, of New Rochelle, said she was interested in attending the event because “anything about people who lived here before, I find quite interesting.” Edson explained that it was also important to her that others realize the level of harm inflicted on the Lenape by Europeans. “Too many Americans who live here don’t know what the poor [Lenape] had to suffer,” she said. Osborne explained that because of the hardships the Lenape were facing, they began to travel west. “This is a desperate flee, this is not an organized immigration,” he said. As of present day, they still can be found in Wisconsin, Massachusetts, and in Canada, where they are recognized by the government as an independent Native American nation. From the presentation, Osborne said that he hopes for people to gain “an understanding and appreciation about a world that’s basically gone.” CONTACT: taylor@homtewn.com
An artist’s depiction of what a Lenni-Lenape Native American chief may have looked like while they inhabited the village of Larchmont. Photo courtesy David Osborne
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What’s going on... Mamaroneck Public Library
workshop is perfect for anyone interested in graphic design, creating logos, and imagining what their very distinctive signature could be. On July 31 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., a program by Chocolations will be held. Because supplies are limited, Mamaroneck Public Library cardholders will be given priority. Please call 630-5888 to register for both programs, or stop by the Reference Desk.
Picnic Stories Visit mamaronecklibrary.org for more information on library hours and programs.
Tween Time On Mondays through Aug. 7 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Children’s Room. For grades 3–6. Tweens will be given an opportunity to take part in an Engineering Building Challenge. No registration required.
Adult Summer Camp On Mondays through Aug. 28. Summer is a time when kids look forward to going to camp where they can relax and engage in really fun (and educational) programs. For this summer, the library’s Adult Team has created a schedule of eight wonderful programs to engage those who are age 18 and beyond. Registration is open for the following programs: On July 24 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., join the wonderful team from Mamaroneck’s Bott Shoppe, who will teach you the art of typography and help you create your own very special letter design. This
On Tuesdays through Aug. 8 from noon to 1 p.m. in the Children’s Room. For children of all ages. No registration required; pack a picnic lunch and meet in the Children’s Room. The library will provide the cold drinks.
Build a Better World Through Friendship On Tuesday, July 25 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Program Room Meet new friends, play games, dance, and have a healthy snack. Call 630-5894 to register.
Build a Better Cardboard Challenge & Faux Stained Glass On Wednesday, July 26 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Teen Library. This program is open to middle and high school-age teens. Registration is required. Call 630-5875 to register.
Bedtime Stories On Wednesdays from 6:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Children’s Room. For children of all ages. Pajamas, pillows and teddy bears welcome. No registration required.
Thursday Fun: Art Sparks for Little Tots On Thursday, July 27 from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Program Room. Children will play with finger-paints, clay and other art materials. Bring a smock. For toddlers and preschoolers with caregivers. This program requires no registration.
Larchmont Public Library Visit larchmontlibrary.org for more information on library hours and programs.
Summer Mondays: Duct Tape Totes On Monday, July 24 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. For grades six and up. What’s waterproof and ready to carry all your beach gear? Duct tape, of course. Make your own beach bag out of duct tape with Richela Fabian Morgan. Just bring your imagination. Online registration required.
Build a Word On Tuesday, July 25 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. For ages 3 and 4. Participants will hear some stories, use the iPads to build words together, and make their own Chicka Chicka Boom Boom trees.
Great Courses: Turning Points in American History
that can search for victims, how the inspiration for Velcro came from observing the spurs of a cocklebur, and studying how giraffes get blood to their heads helps us design spacesuits.
Community events Outdoor Concerts in the Park The town of Mamaroneck Recreation Department presents Outdoor Concerts in the Park, taking place on Mondays at Memorial Park at 7 p.m. This summer’s concert series is 100 percent zero waste, thanks to the town Sustainability Collaborative. On July 24, the FDR Drive Band will perform. This band is the ultimate musical experience, promising an unforgettable evening of the best “high energy” dance music from the ‘60s to the present. You will be entertained from the moment they hit the stage. Bring your family, a blanket or char and join your neighbors for an evening of great music and fun. Food and beverages will be available for sale. The playground will be open for children’s enjoyment. Free parking is available across the street in Commuter Lot No. 1 on Myrtle Boulevard. Sponsored by Stop & Shop. In case of inclement weather, concerts will be rescheduled when possible.
Yoga on the Sound 2017
On Thursday, July 27 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Village Center. Led by Professor Edward T. O’Donnell, of College of the Holy Cross, these DVD lectures begin with the arrival of the first English colonists and continue to the chaos of the Civil War, to the birth of the computer age, and beyond. After each DVD lecture there will be a brief discussion period. On July 27, the topics will be: “1900: The Promised Land – The Great Migration” and “1901: That Damned Cowboy! Theodore Roosevelt.”
Support Save the Sound and community-minded studios and yoga instructors along the coast of Connecticut and New York. Your donation for entry to a class helps keep your shoreline clean for all to use. On Sunday, July 30 at 9 a.m., Tovami Yoga Studio, located at 112 W. Boston Post Road in Mamaroneck, will hold a class led by instructor Tobi Kundid. For more information and to register, visit ctenvironment.org.
Construction Zone
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester
Thursdays in July at 10:30 a.m. For ages 3 and 4. Calling all construction lovers. Come to the library for some structured building and unstructured play time with LEGO Bricks, ramps, and more. A free ticket is required to attend this event. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the program.
Summer Camp Afternoon Games On Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Village Center. Spend an air-conditioned afternoon with friends and play classic games like mahjong, chess or Scrabble. Or you can enjoy some adult coloring. Ice cream will be served at 3 p.m. No registration required.
Crochet Afternoons On Thursdays through Aug. 10 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Village Center. Whether you’re a beginner or more advanced, join library staff member Emily Zenner and explore the art of crochet. Experience not necessary, but you will need to provide your own crochet hooks and yarn. No registration required; walk-ins welcome.
Nobody Does It Better: An Introduction to Biomimicry On Thursday, July 27 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Village Center. How can we build a better world with nature as our guide? Join Joyce Kent from the Sheldrake Environmental Center and learn how. There are numerous examples of how nature has had a direct impact on human life, including how the way geckos climb walls gave rise to surgical bandages that are painlessly removed, how robots
Kids vs. Grown-Ups Imagination Build-Off Challenge Beat the summer heat while igniting your creativity at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester with the Kids vs. Grown-Ups Imagination BuildOff Challenge, through Friday, July 28. Build-offs will be held twice daily during the week, at 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., and consist of a five-minute challenge where kids and adults go head-to-head to compete with imagination and LEGO bricks, to be judged by Model Builders. All participants will be entered into a final Imagination Build-Off contest. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester is located at 39 Fitzgerald St. in Yonkers. Tickets start at $15.95; children under 2 are free. Hours: Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday to Thursday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Last tickets are sold at 5 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, and at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday. 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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Project REACH held its first annual REACH at the Beach event to raise awareness about addiction, and collect money for organizations that help treat people struggling with substance abuse. After losing their brother, James Quigley to addiction, Catherine Tammaro, Kelly Lieberman and Liz Junior started
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Project REACH to let other families with similar struggles know that they are not alone. Project REACH is a nonprofit corporation that offers resources, education, awareness, compassion and hope for drug addiction. With more than 300 guests in attendance at Rye Town Park, friends and families came together on Saturday, July 8, to honor Quigley, who passed away in January 2016.
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Quigley was a father of two and a tunnel worker for the Union 147 Sandhogs. “We hope to just raise awareness that addiction is more about [brain] chemistry, not character,” Tammaro told the Review. As the event kicked off, guests were treated to an emotional speech read on behalf of Tammaro by John Junior, her nephew. “Our family traveled between chaos and hope for more than 25 years,” John Junior said. “We mostly struggled with understanding the difference between enabling and mercy.” The speech acknowledged the struggles that families go through, what Project REACH means to Tammaro, and what other families can do to help. The speech encouraged families to host their own REACH fundraisers, and financially support centers that work with those suffering from addiction. Later, Tammaro, of Harrison, said, “If we can’t do anything else, we should at least have mercy on those who are affected [by addiction].” Lieberman, of Rye Brook, said that for her, the event was cathartic and emotional. “We knew we just wanted something positive to come out of something so tragic,” she said. Along with spreading awareness, the event also worked to raise money for St. Vincent’s Hospital Westchester, which offers mental health and addiction treatment to patients, and St. Anthony’s Shelter for Renewal, a shelter that helps men recover from substance abuse and addiction. “This is a way to give back to a lot of the things [Quigley] actually participated in,” said Vinny Tammaro, Catherine Tammaro’s husband.
Because of the family’s hard work, Westchester County Legislator David Gelfarb, of Rye Brook, issued a proclamation for Project REACH. “It’s a really good act, [and] a good charity,” he said. Gelfarb explained that he’s friendly with the families involved, and invited County Executive Rob Astorino along to the event. “I was pleased to introduce [Astorino] and present a proclamation on behalf of the Legislature.” Other notable guests at the event included Harrison Mayor Ron Belmont, state Sen. George Latimer, and Harrison Councilwoman Marlane Amelio. Between tickets for the event, which ranged from $50 per person to $100 for a family, and the raffles which gave guests a chance to win an Apple Watch, an Amazon Echo or a week of summer camp at Nora Ovenworks, a bakery in Harrison, the event raised more than $10,000. The tickets gave guests access to an all-you-can-eat barbecue, Oakland Beach and musical performances by The Exception, a local cover band, and DJ Carlos. “This has been a tremendous success,” Vinny Tammaro said. During the evening, guests
John Junior, from Rye, reads a speech about his uncle, James Quigley on behalf of his aunt, Catherine Tammaro.
were encouraged to join in to a yoga session on the beach taught by Angela Brandt, a certified yoga instructor in Harrison, face painting, board games and volleyball. Alice Stephens, a New Rochelle resident who attended the event, said that Project REACH is a “wonderful cause.” And that people suffering from addiction need to know that it’s okay not to be perfect. Due to the success of REACH at the Beach, Catherine Tammaro said that there are already plans to hold the event next year. CONTACT: taylor@hometwn.com
DJ Carlos provides music for guests, who are encouraged to get up and dance under the Oakland Beach pavilion.
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Backlash reroutes Hudson anchorage proposal
Vehement backlash from elected officials, watchdogs and residents has rerouted a proposal to add 43 barge moorings that opponents say could be used by oil barges for long-term parking. Photo courtesy Hudson Riverkeeper
By JAMES PERO Staff Writer After an outpouring of negative commentary and bipartisan backlash from elected officials, a proposal from the U.S. Coast Guard to add dozens of anchorages across the Hudson River has been suspended, but may not be fully dead in the water. According to a statement made by the Coast Guard following their decision to halt the process on June 28, the suspension of a rule-making process to install 43 additional anchorages across the Hudson will coincide with a study of the waterway’s safety. Concern over the safe passage of barges traversing the Hudson has been frequently cited as the agency’s impetus for floating the anchorage proposal in the first place. The study, called a Ports and Waterways Safety Assessment, PAWSA, will assess “safety hazards, estimate risk levels, evaluate potential mitigation measures, and set the stage for implementation of selected measures to reduce risk,” according to the Coast Guard. In addition to political opposition, including Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino, a Republican, who described the Coast Guard plan as a “parking lot” for large oil barges, public comments against the anchorage proposal, which totaled more
than 10,000 before the comment period closed, were overwhelmingly negative. In December last year, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, also called for more scrutiny of the Coast Guard’s proposal. The plan aims to add anchorages spanning miles along the Hudson from Kingston to Yonkers, which was set to see the largest expansion; 16 in total and covering more than 700 acres. According to John Lipscomb, vice president of Hudson Riverkeeper, an environmental advocacy group devoted to protecting the Hudson waterways, despite the suspension of the action, the anchorages aren’t necessarily nixed for good. “This decision by the Coast Guard does not necessarily mean that the anchorages will not one day be authorized,” Lipscomb said. “We at Riverkeeper will not relax our vigilance in the least in the coming year and we hope that the public, the environmental community and the elected officials representing the [Hudson] valley and the [Hudson] river will do the same.” One of the county Board of Legislators’ most adamant opponents of the proposal, Legislator Mary Jane Shimsky, a Hastings-on-Hudson Democrat, said a revival of the proposal would not come as a surprise. “In office, when someone sus-
pends their campaign, that usually means ‘I’m dropping out but I don’t want to say that,’” Shimsky said. “In the jargon of the federal government, I’m not sure it means the same thing.” Both county lawmakers and environmental watchdogs have viewed the proposal with skepticism, warning that the basis for installing more commercial anchorages is being put forth in order to increase the number of oil barges passing through the corridor. Riverkeeper fears that with the addition of new anchorage sites, the waterway could become a transit line for barges shipping oil extracted from North Dakota, where the controversial process of hydrofracking has unleashed a wealth of new oil from the Bakken Deposit—an oil-rich rock formation that stretches 200,000 square miles from North Dakota to Canada. According to the Coast Guard’s statement last week, the agency plans to conduct a two-day workshop this fall that brings together Coast Guard officials, waterway users and stakeholders to help determine the current safety level of the Hudson corridor. The exact workshop dates, times and locations, the agency said, will be released in the following weeks. CONTACT: james@hometwn.com
PRIMARY from page 1
draw a line between him and his fellow Democratic opponent. “I think our game plan is materially different from [Latimer’s],” said Jenkins, adding that two consecutive Democratic campaigns for county executive against Astorino have ended in defeat. “This particular time we have to do something different.” Latimer said his track record, however, speaks for itself. “I run positively. I won’t attack [Jenkins],” he said. “My service and record stands on its own. That was proven by the way I won the convention.” Amplifying the upcoming primary election for Jenkins will be higher stakes than usual; a primary run for county executive will exclude the longtime lawmaker from running for re-election to his current legislative seat. According to Jenkins, however, the prospect will be worth the risk. “I’m willing to risk what is a safe Democratic seat because we need to make changes,” Jenkins said. Already, four prospective candidates have filed petitions to fill Jenkins’ legislative seat. Whichever candidate claims victory in the Democratic prima-
Candidate for Westchester County executive Ken Jenkins, a Yonkers Democrat, will trigger a primary against state Sen. George Latimer, a Rye Democrat, after clearing a petition hurdle with relative ease. File photo
ry will have to quickly turn his attention to trying to upset and unseat Astorino, who has held office since 2010, in November. Astorino has proven a stalwart in Westchester County politics, even despite a voting base tilted heavily in favor of registered Democrats. In 2009, he upset two-term incumbent County Executive Andy Spano, a Democrat, and followed that up by easily winning re-election to the seat in 2013 against New Rochelle’s Democratic Mayor Noam Bramson. Though the county executive has consistently touted his deci-
sion to keep taxes flat since entering office, that accolade has also been used as a cudgel by political opponents, like Jenkins, who claim that the county executive’s budget is “structurally unsound.” According to county administration officials, however, an annual audit concluded that Westchester ended its fiscal year with a $1.5 million surplus. For Jenkins, the focus is on the immediate race ahead, and a decision to challenge his party— regardless of political risk—is final. “I made a commitment,” he said. “This is what I’m doing, I’m moving forward.” CONTACT: james@hometwn.com
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HUD accepts county fair housing analysis
PROTEST from page 1
By JAMES PERO Staff Writer
The ripple effect of a decision to deny Ralph’s Italian Ices & Ice Cream after a year of tumult is inciting a wave of pro-Ralph’s protesters. File photo
to have been misclassified as a retail establishment by Building Inspector Dan Gray, allowing the business to skirt a special permitting process, site plan reviews and public notice. Later, following the appeal and retroactive review from the zoning board, Ralph’s was processed as a fast food establishment and forced to undergo a controversial and more stringent special permitting process that was ultimately denied. Since the decision by the zoning board, fallout from Ralph’s closure
has been stark. Rosenberg has stated he intends to sue the village in an Article 78 proceeding, and tempers between pro- and anti-Ralph’s supporters have soared. According to Trustee Keith Waitt, a Democrat, at a zoning board meeting earlier this month, he requested that police escort anti-Ralph’s residents out of the village courtroom after heated banter between opposing sides. Rosenberg has since opened a second Ralph’s location in North White Plains which now stands
as the sole Ralph’s in the county following the recent Mamaroneck closure. He told the Review he doesn’t yet have plans to open any more locations, given the amount of controversy that has shrouded Ralph’s in the village of Mamaroneck. Village Manager Robert Yamuder and Assistant Village Manager Daniel Sarnoff could not be reached for comment as of press time. CONTACT: james@hometwn.com
Nearly a decade after a settlement between Westchester County and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, a lingering component to the decree over affordable housing was accepted, settling years of objection by the federal government. The county’s Analysis of Impediments, AI, a document detailing barriers to fair housing that have been created by zoning laws in Westchester, was accepted by newest HUD housing monitor, Lynne Patton, this past week after 10 previous denials from the agency. “HUD will put to rest what some of the critics were saying and in fact what HUD was saying all along, which is that Westchester housing and our communities are discriminatory,” said County Executive Rob Astorino, a Republican, at a July 18 press conference. Astorino refuted claims that a change in leadership on the federal level—namely the election of President Donald Trump, a Republican, and the installment of Dr. Ben Carson, a Republican, as HUD administrator—had any influence over the acceptance of the administration’s latest submission done by VHB, a consulting firm. “It didn’t matter who was in office at this point. I strongly believe that even if [Barack] Obama was still in office, had it been [Hillary] Clinton, no matter what, with these facts that came out…. There was only one conclusion that could have been reached,” he said. The acceptance of the county’s latest iteration of its AI comes a little more than two months after the denial of a submission sent to the agency in May and resolves one of the final stipulations mandated in the 2009 settlement that was reached under Astorino predecessor Andy Spano, a Democrat. Earlier this year, the county cleared a major hurdle in confirming the development of 750 units—the number mandated
A major piece in putting to rest a longstanding dispute between Westchester County and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development was accepted this past week after 10 denials from the federal government. Photo courtesy Westchester County
over a seven-year period in the housing settlement—despite backlash stemming from a project dubbed Chappaqua Station in the town of New Castle. Each of the mandated 750 units are currently in varying stages of construction. Though the administration will put its AI in the rearview, the prolonged spat with the federal government over its court-mandate analysis hasn’t come without costs. According to Michael Kaplowitz, chairman of the Board of Legislators and a Yorktown Democrat, those costs now total in the tens of millions. “We have urged the county executive to engage an independent consultant—which has now been done—to help our very talented county staff to complete and submit an AI that I am very happy to say has now been accepted by HUD,” he said. “However, this fight cost us $24 million in [federal] monies that we will never get back.” As a penalty for the county’s
failure to comply with the terms of its settlement with HUD, it has, in aggregate, lost $24 million in federal block grants throughout the past eight years. Since HUD’s 2009 lawsuit, which was settled the year before Astorino took office, tensions between the county and the agency have boiled over on numerous occasions, resulting in the threat of federal fines and multiple appeals from the county regarding its AI. According to Kaplowitz, who echoed previous statements from Astorino, lawmakers will still work to expand affordable housing throughout the county despite satisfying the terms of the agreement. “I look forward to continuing our partnership with the administration to build more affordable housing in all of Westchester’s communities in a way that makes sense from a planning perspective, without the imposition of quotas and directives from Washington,” he said. CONTACT: james@hometwn.com
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County to approve $500K for police body cameras By JAMES PERO Staff Writer An initiative to outfit the Westchester County Police Department with hundreds of body cameras will likely be approved at an approaching Board of Legislators meeting. According to county Legislator Benjamin Boykin, a White Plains Democrat and chairman of the Public Safety Committee, a $500,000 bond, which was discussed at a committee meeting for the first time on July 10, will likely be approved with unanimous support from lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle. The cameras, which would be numerous enough to equip each of the county Police Department’s patrol officers—in addition to about 20 stocked as backups—are being purchased in an effort to ensure safety for police and non-police alike, according to Boykin. “If something happens, it’s usually my word against the police’s word,” Boykin said. “But now you have a visual and audio record of what takes place.” The cameras, Boykin said, can be turned on or off at the officer’s discretion and footage from them can be uploaded to a database held at police headquarters. Discussions and adoption of police body cameras have risen dramatically throughout the past several years as the public eye zeroes in on high-profile instances of alleged excessive force, some of which—like the cases of Eric Garner, Trayvon Martin and Michael Brown— have been fatal. “They’re another tool that will protect our officers and also protect the public,” Boykin said. In addition to public emphasis, federal subsidies have also bolstered the adoption of police body cameras.
County lawmakers expect to authorize $500,000 in funding for police body cameras that they hope will help ensure safety for departments and civilians alike. Photo courtesy Flickr.com
In 2015, President Barack Obama, a Democrat, devoted $20 million to a body camera pilot program and $75 million altogether to purchase 50,000 police body cameras for police across the country. Since their adoption by many departments across the country, however, debate has sprung up over the ability of officers to turn their cameras on or off. While continuously recording cameras have been scrutinized by advocacy groups like the American Civil Liberties Union for potentially jeopardizing the anonymity of police sources and informants, in addition to victims of sexual assault or other sensitive crimes, discretionary cameras have been criticized for giving officers too much control
over what is or isn’t recorded. Boykin said, while the acquisition of body cameras has enjoyed bipartisan support in Westchester, the tools have also further stoked an ongoing debate of filling nearly a dozen police vacancies. “Some officers are wondering why we can spend $500,000 on cameras but can’t fill the vacancies,” he said. According to Joe Sgammato, spokesman for the Board of Legislators’ Democratic Caucus, despite 10 county police positions having been included in the 2017 county budget, the spots have yet to be filled and that shortfall is expected to grow to 11 with an upcoming retirement. CONTACT: james@hometwn.com
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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
1066 Seahaven Drive, Mamaroneck $4,500,000 Sale Date: 5/23/17
4 Murdock Road, Scarsdale $3,800,000 Sale Date: 5/4/17
29 Oak Avenue, Larchmont $2,570,000 Sale Date: 5/5/17
27 Flint Avenue, Larchmont $1,840,000 Sale Date: 5/10/17
4 Katie Lane, Mamaroneck $1,599,999 Sale Date: 4/21/17
53 Flint Avenue, Larchmont $1,555,000 Sale Date: 5/18/17
623 Claflin Avenue, Mamaroneck $1,506,250 Sale Date: 5/8/17
62 Iselin Terrace, Larchmont $1,465,000 Sale Date: 5/18/17
14 Maple Hill Drive, Larchmont $1,386,018 Sale Date: 5/19/17
23 Pine Brook Drive, Larchmont $1,300,000 Sale Date: 4/11/17
58 Stuyvesant Avenue, Larchmont $1,291,000 Sale Date: 5/16/17
8 Center Avenue, Larchmont $1,230,000 Sale Date: 5/23/17
6 Wagon Wheel Road, Mamaroneck $1,170,000 Sale Date: 5/4/17
39 Valley Road, Larchmont $990,000 Sale Date: 4/28/17
7 Jason Lane, Mamaroneck $875,000 Sale Date: 5/11/17
119 Villa Avenue, Mamaroneck $729,500 Sale Date: 4/28/17
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Business Briefs Chalet Jiang has joined the Scarsdale office of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Westchester Properties. The announcement was made by Mark Nadler, director of Westchester Sales. In a statement Nadler said, “I am very excited that somebody with such a strong business background and understanding of customer service is joining our firm. I think she will be a huge asset and look forward to working with her.” Jiang has worked many years in the financial industry. She performed fund accounting for Millennium Partners, analyzed fund investments for institutional clients at Credit Suisse, and provided trade valuations and control for the fixed income desk at Nomura Securities. She played an important role in providing client services on a day-to-day basis for hedge funds and financial institutions. Born and raised in Shanghai, Jiang came to the U.S. to pursue an MBA in accounting from Baruch College and became a CPA in New York. Her years of experience and international background have enabled her to develop solid expertise in nearly every aspect of client services. Proud to be part of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Westchester Properties, Jiang brings her creative problem solving and negotiation skills as well as a goal-oriented talent to her commitment as a real estate professional. She has lived in beautiful Scarsdale since 2007 with her husband John, a quantitative analyst at JP Morgan, and daughter Kelly, who attends Edgemont Junior-Senior High School. She is a member of the Edgemont Chinese Association. Contact Jiang today for all of your buying and selling needs in Westchester County. Call 646-3697079 or email ChaletJiang@bhhswestchester.com. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Westchester Properties is a leading real estate brokerage firm with nearly 130 realtors in Westchester County. Selectively chosen by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and HomeServices of America; the global reach, financial strength and fresh brand make Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Westchester Properties the premiere real estate firm in the Northeast. Whether it be residential, commercial, corporate relocation, equestrian or waterfront living, its company and realtors are local market experts committed to providing exceptional service to its clients. For more information, visit bhhswestchester.com.
Coldwell Banker names Monaco regional VP Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Connecticut and Westchester County is pleased to announce that Joe Monaco has been appointed regional vice president of the company’s Westchester County region. Reporting to Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage president Joseph A. Valvano, Monaco will be responsible for the oversight and productivity of the company’s 13 sales offices and nearly 550 sales associates in Westchester County. Monaco has extensive real estate experience and
has held various leadership roles with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. Prior to his new role, he was a branch manager for several regional offices and was honored as a top-producing manager with its President’s Circle and President’s Council awards. His success included leading the company’s Yorktown Heights office to a No. 1 market share position, consistently maintaining that same office’s rank as one of the top 10 offices in the region, growing the small White Plains office into a top office in Westchester County, and growing the Stamford, Connecticut, office’s profitability. “Joe is an accomplished and dynamic real estate professional who has a strong track record of boosting the performance of sales offices. He is widely respected within the industry for his expertise and deep understanding of the local marketplace,” Valvano said. “I am enthusiastic that Joe has decided to return to the company in a broader leadership capacity and confident that he will greatly build and expand on the successes of this region.” In the interim, Monaco served as regional vice president for Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty in Westchester County, where he oversaw operations for nine offices, and most recently served as manager of the Ridgefield, Connecticut, brokerage of William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty before his return to Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage as regional vice president. Licensed in Connecticut, New Jersey and New York, Monaco has 34 years of experience in residential real estate sales and leadership. “This is an exciting time in real estate, and I am very happy to have the opportunity to work with such a dynamic group of professionals,” Monaco said. “Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage continues to be at the forefront when it comes to cutting-edge technology, marketing and education resources, which benefits not only the company’s affiliated sales associates and management, but also the clients.” Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, a leading residential real estate brokerage company in Connecticut and Westchester County, operates approximately 51 offices with more than 2,300 affiliated sales associates serving the communities of Connecticut and Westchester County. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage is part of NRT LLC, the nation’s largest residential real estate brokerage company. For more information, visit ColdwellBankerHomes.com.
Alcée joins Scarsdale’s Berkshire Hathaway Realtor Julie Alcée has joined the Scarsdale office of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Westchester Properties. The announcement was made by Mark Nadler, director of Westchester Sales. In a statement Nadler said, “I am delighted Julie has joined us. She possesses all of the qualities we look for in our sales associates. Her background in education and business will make her a perfect fit for our organization.” As a licensed real estate broker, Alcée personifies the philosophy of cultivating positive long-lasting relationships with her clients, providing concierge services, and adding just the right personal touches that demonstrate she understands their needs and passions. Plus, of course, she will get you the best offer the market will bear.
Alcée is a patient educator and guides her clients through the buying, selling and renting process step-by-step. She is a dynamic, energetic, and resourceful “go-getter” and an excellent negotiator who is not satisfied until her clients’ needs are met. Her years of experience in the corporate world—in the financial service as well as the human resource industries—coupled with that as a teacher has equipped her with the business and interpersonal savvy to navigate complex situations with tact and effectiveness. On a more personal note, some of the organizations that Alcée supports are: Children International, where she has been sponsoring children for 20plus years; her alma matter, Brandeis University; and the ASPCA. While raised on Long Island, Alcée has resided
in Westchester for the past 19-plus years. The Rye Neck section of Mamaroneck, Hartsdale, and White Plains, where she currently resides, are the Hudson Valley areas she has called home. Contact Alcée today for all of your buying and selling needs in Westchester County. Call 588-7801 or email JulieAlcee@bhhswestchester.com. For more information, visit bhhswestchester.com. The next Business Briefs section will run in August. Please send any submission for our August edition to news@hometwn. com, with “Business” in the subject line of your email. Each submission may include one picture. If you have any questions, email us at news@hometwn.com.
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Inspired by “Little Orphan Annie,” the 1924 comic strip by Harold Gray, “Annie” is a heart-warming story, filled with adventure and laughs that defines what family truly means. One of the longest running shows in Broadway history and the winner of seven Tony Awards, “Annie” returns to the Westchester Broadway Theatre stage through Sunday, Sept. 10. “Annie,” one of the world’s best-loved musicals, is set in 1933 in New York City during the Great Depression. Annie is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City orphanage that is run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. With the help of the other girls in the orphanage, she escapes to the wondrous world of NYC where she finds a new home and family in billionaire, Oliver Warbucks, his secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy. Notable musical numbers include “It’s the Hard Knock Life,” “Easy Street,” “I Don’t Need Anything But You,” and “Tomorrow.” Peyton Fishman, of Irvington, and Kaylin Hedges, of Valley Cottage, star as Annie in alternating performances. Michael DeVries is Daddy Warbucks, the billionaire business man. You may remember him in “Wicked” and “Hello, Dolly!” on Broadway. Susann Fletcher is Miss Hannigan, the cold-hearted or-
Michael DeVries as Oliver Warbucks, and Kaylin Hedges as Annie perform “Together At Last.” Photos/John Vecchiolla
Meet the Orphans of “Annie”: from left, Ruby Griffin as July; Anika Bobra as Tessie; Peyton Ella as Annie; Gabriella Uhl as Kate; Nora Kennedy as Pepper; and Maureen Henshaw as Duffy. In basket, Haylie Shea Christiano as Molly.
phanage owner. She starred as Louise Seger in WBT’s production of “Always… Patsy Cline.” Warbucks’ secretary and love-interest, Grace, is portrayed by Celeste Hudson, who was seen in “Show Boat” at WBT. Miss Hannigan’s con-artist brother, Rooster, is played by Adam Roberts, who appeared on Broadway in “Pippin” and “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark.” The role of Lily, Rooster’s petty-thieving girlfriend, is played by Aubrey Sinn, who starred as Maria in WBT’s production of “The Sound of Mu-
The cast of “Annie” on stage at the Westchester Broadway Theatre.
sic.” John-Charles Kelly plays President Franklin D. Roosevelt. A lively group of local girls play the orphans in “Annie”: Anika Bobra, of Armonk; Tahlia Ellie of Short Hills, New Jersey; Haylie Christiano and Ruby Griffin, both of Valley Cottage; Maureen Henshaw, of Carmel; Nora Kennedy, of Tappan; Molly Lyons, of Wappinger’s Falls; Sasha Murray, of Chappaqua; Lucy Neureuther, of Harrison; Ella Stanley, of the Bronx; Lauren Sun, of Rye Brook; and Gabriella Uhl, of Cornwall.
Featuring: Robert Abdoo, Kelly Black, Laura Cable, Joseph Cullinane, Jesse Lynn Harte, Carl Hulden, Ryan Alexander Jacobs, Kelsey Self, Rochelle Smith, Roger Preston Smith, and Billy Clark Taylor. Sunny, a 7-year-old terrier mix, will play Sandy the dog. He was rescued from a kill shelter and appeared in the 2014 revival of “Annie” on Broadway, and in the national tour. He was the subject of a NBC special entitled “Annie’s Search for Sandy.” Sunny follows in the line of great Sandy dogs rescued and trained by Bill Berloni. Directed and choreographed by Mary Jane Houdina; musical director is William Stanley; assistant director/choreographer is Robert Abdoo. Rochelle Smith is the dog handler. Steve Loftus is the technical director. Costume design by Suzy Benzinger; costume coordinator is Heather Carey; set design by Michael Bottari and Ron Case; lighting design is by Andrew Gmoser; sound design is by Mark Zuckerman; wig and hair design by Shannon Harrington. The production stage manager is Victor Lukas; assistant stage manager is Duane McDevitt; and properties are by Grumpy Props. Lisa Tiso
is the associate producer. Show times through Sept. 10 are: Wednesday, Thursday and some Friday matinees: lunch at 11:30 a.m. and show at 1 p.m.; Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings: dinner at 6:30 p.m. and show at 8 p.m.; Sunday matinees: lunch at noon 12 and show at 1:30 p.m.; Sunday evenings: dinner at 5:30 p.m. and show at 7 p.m. For reservations, call 592-2222 or visit BroadwayTheatre.com. For group reservations, with discounts for groups of 20 or more, call 592-2225. For luxury boxes, for private parties of six to 22, call 592-8730. Enjoy dining
Peyton Ella as Annie and Sunny as Sandy the dog on stage in the Westchester Broadway Theatre’s production of “Annie.”
and theatre in an elegant private box. Additional features include an expanded dinner menu, hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, private powder room, and luxury box reserved parking. Ticket prices: dinner and show range between $56 and $84 plus tax, depending on the performances chosen. Beverage service and gratuities are not included in the ticket price. Discounts are available for children, students and senior citizens at select performances. Also check the website for ongoing special offers. For more information, visit BroadwayTheatre. com. (Submitted)
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Weather prompts swim meet change
Young swimmers from local clubs congregate at Hommocks Ice Rink on July 14. Inclement weather moved the scheduled swim meet indoors.
Mamaroneck Swim and Dive Club coaches Kevin and Kat Stuttle pose for a picture at the fourth annual Summer Invitational on July 14.
The Mamaroneck Swim and Dive Club hosted its fourth annual Summer Invitational on Friday, July 14. It was planned as an evening of fun and competitive swim races at the Hommocks Pool with visiting teams from Lake Isle Country Club and the Harrison Town Pool, until threatening storms rolled in. The team moved the event to the neighboring Hommocks Ice Rink for an impromptu indoor party. MSDC coaches Kat and Kevin Stuttle quickly switched their team’s lineup of swim relays to dry land races on the ice rink. Events including T-shirt, skipping, crab and scooter races replaced the freestyle, butterfly, breast and backstroke relays. Afterward, organizers turned the rink into a ball pit with beach balls supplied by Gelb Orthodontics. Elsewhere in the rink arena, parents had a chance to catch up with one another and forget about planning dinner that evening while enjoying a barbecue prepared by the Zehe Family, owners of Apiary in Larchmont and an MSDC family. Larchmont’s James Lambert was the DJ and filled the rink with summer sounds, which got kids dancing. KiKi’s Nation and Swim ‘n Surf set up pop-up shops, selling the season’s latest swimwear and gear. Jaine Elkind Eney, deputy town supervisor for the town of Mama-
roneck, attends the meet every year and said that the ability of event staff to pivot to the indoor venue helped maintain the essence of the invitational this year. “The success of the event was a testament to the organizers who, in the face of a rainout, created a wonderful indoor community event,” she said. “The large enthusiastic turnout demonstrated the Mamaroneck swim club spirit and winning attitude.” Jen Pollak, aquatics director for the town of Mamaroneck Recreation Department, seconded Elkind Eney’s sentiments “It’s all fun and games tonight, but inside,” Pollack said. “[We’re] just trying to raise a little bit of money, so we can do fun things with the kids.” The Mamaroneck Swim and Dive Club, comprised of girls and boys aged 6 to 17 years old, has had a series of winning seasons and is a four-time division champion. It went undefeated in the 2016 season, and in the same year it’s head coach, Kat Stuttle, was named Westchester County Swim Conference’s Coach of the Year. The success of the team has helped swell its ranks to more than 120 members and it has had a waiting list the past two years. Several team members have gone on to medal at county and conference championships over this time. (Submitted)
A member of Mamaroneck Swim and Dive Club is decked out in festive attire for the annual Summer Invitational.
Local youths take part in activities at the Hommocks Ice Rink. Contributed photos
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