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September 8, 2017 | Vol. 5, Number 36 | www.mamaroneckreview.com
Village looks to open up to micro-alcohol By JAMES PERO Staff Writer
FALL FOR THE ARTS
The fall season brings various art exhibits and events to the area. Find out what’s happening in our Fall for the Arts section. For more, see page 11.
First positive West Nile virus case in Westchester Westchester County has learned of its first human case of West Nile virus this year, which was confirmed in a 63-year-old Briarcliff Manor resident who had been hospitalized, and is now recovering at home. The Westchester County Department of Health found signs
of mosquito breeding activity around the resident’s home and removed them. “This first case of West Nile virus should serve as a reminder to residents to take precautions against mosquito bites by removing standing water from their property after it rains and using
repellents when they spend time outdoors, especially from dusk to dawn, when mosquitoes are most active,” said Westchester County Health Comissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler,. The health department prepared for the mosquito season by educating the public through
news releases and Keep Healthy and Bug Off messages distributed through flyers, social media, and on our website, by giving fathead minnows to residents with ponds to reduce the mosquito population and by evaluating and treating as needed with larvicide all VIRUS continued on page 7
A proposed local law defining micro-alcohol establishments in the village code will likely allow their introduction into some of Mamaroneck’s commercial zoning districts with more stringent limits on production, . According to Trustee Leon Potok, a Democrat, the village Board of Trustees is leaning toward allowing nanobreweries—which are the smallest of all brewing operations—into C-1districts, but with tightened limits on the amount of alcohol they can produce. Right now, Potok said, the Board of Trustees will mull allowing those establishments brew a maximum of 3,000 per year. This change would mark a win for Mamaroneck’s beer mecca Half Time Beverage, which proposed the addition of a tasting room and small-scale brewing operation to its Hoyt Avenue location earlier this year. Full-size microbreweries — establishments of a much larger scale—are being eyed for M-1 zoning districts like the village’s industrial area where they would be allowed to produce a maximum of 15,000 gallons per year. According to Potok, the public hearing for the proposed zoning changes will open at an upcoming Sept. 11 Board of Trustees meeting and where final discussions will begin. Also included in the proposed
local law are definitions for breweries, microbreweries, cideries, distilleries and micro distilleries, none of which are currently outlined in local zoning code. The village embarked on its plan to open its doors to micro-alcohol establishments after Half Time’s request to add its brewpub. However, according to Trustee Keith Waitt, a Democrat, the village has also received interest from other businesses interested in pursuing similar requests. By allowing micro-alcohol establishments into the village, Mamaroneck would open itself up to a growing wave of craft breweries—brewers that produce under a certain threshold of distribution— across the country. According to the Brewers Association, a nonprofit trade organization which consists of 3,500 brewers from throughout the U.S., the number of regional craft breweries rose from 97 to 178, a nearly 32 percent increase, between 2012 to 2015 alone. Further, breweries overall saw an uptick of 15 percent nationwide over the same time period. Already, residents saw the introduction of Good Shepherd distillery—run by Vincent and Carly Miata, a local husband and wife team—last year which offers a selection of small-batch brandy, vodka, and soon, whiskey. “We welcome all other micro-alcohol business. It’s a ALCOHOL continued on page 8
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Boutique eyes coffee shop on Mamaroneck Ave. By JAMES PERO Staff Writer Mamaroneck Avenue patrons may be in for a wakeup call, with Mamaroneck Avenue Coffee Roasters, a boutique coffee shop, looking to open its doors in the village’s busiest commercial hub. According to an application from Mucahit “Mike” Arici, a Buchanan resident, which is being heard before the village of Mamaroneck’s Zoning Board of Appeals, the business will look to fill a vacated retail space on 419 Mamaroneck Ave. to roast its own coffee beans in addition to serving pastries and small breakfast items. The application is proposing business hours seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and would add three full-time employees. “We will be roasting coffee onsite and [will] fill the air with our unique blends of coffee beans,” reads a zoning application submitted by Arici.
The business will effectively replace the bake shop, Cookies by Design. Mamaroneck Coffee Roaster’s entry onto Mamaroneck Avenue would ride the wave of growth of the country’s gourmet coffee industry throughout the past decade. According to the National Coffee Association, a research and trade group, 59 percent of all cups of coffee consumed in 2017 were considered gourmet or specialized, while only 46 percent of cups consumed in 2012 fell into that category. Additionally, daily consumption of espresso-based beverages has seen its biggest spike on record, jumping from 18 to 24 percent this year, according to the association. In Westchester County, gourmet coffee roasters, like the Tarrytown-based Coffee Labs, have long established the marketability of gourmet coffee in the region as defined by their success in the
field driving them toward a 15year anniversary and the opening of its third location slated for New Rochelle. Likewise, in the neighboring village of Larchmont, Sunshine Coffee Roasters has—aside from a brief renovation period—operated out of its Palmer Avenue location since September 2016. Already, Mamaroneck has opened its doors to other sectors of the craft or gourmet beverage industry, including micro-alcohol, for which it is currently mulling an update to its zoning code. In particular, small-scale distillery Good Shepherd and beer mecca Half Time Beverage have contributed to a growing interest in craft beverages in the village; the latter of which is currently looking to expand its operation to include a gastropub for small plates and beer tastings. Arici could not be reached for comment as of press time. CONTACT: james@hometwn.com
A craft beverage wave continues in the village with the potential introduction of Mamaroneck Avenue’s first coffee roasters. Photo courtesy village of Mamaroneck
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What’s going on... Mamaroneck Public Library
trend in relaxation: adult coloring! Coloring can have a calming effect on the adult mind and help promote overall wellness—and it’s fun. This is an afternoon of music, refreshments, and relaxation. Coloring sheets and tools will be provided. Please be 18 or over to attend.
Walk Your Way to Better Health Visit mamaronecklibrary.org for more information on library hours and programs.
Take a Photo with a Superhero Take a selfie in the library’s photo booth with DC superheroes and your library card during the month of September to celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month. This program will take place daily in the Children’s Room during normal library hours and is suitable for all ages. Don’t have a library card? Applying is free if you live or work in the village of Mamaroneck. For further details please call 6305894.
All ages story and craft hour On Saturdays from 11 a.m. to noon in the Children’s Room. No registration required. There will be stories to appeal to all ages of kids and their caregivers, and a craft simple enough for the little kids and creative enough for the big kids.
Bilingual Storytime / Hora del cuento bilingüe On Mondays from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Program Room. A drop-in Spanish/English storytime for children of all ages with caregivers. Join every Monday for a Spanish-English storytime consisting of stories, songs and a craft. Lunes de 10:30 a.m. hasta 11 a.m. Una hora del cuento en español y inglés para niños de todas las edades con cuidadores/as. Únase con nosotros cada lunes para una hora de cuentos español e inglés que consiste en cuentos, canciones y una artesanía.
Tween Time: Origami Animals On Monday, Sept. 11 from 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Children’s Room. For grades 3–6. Learn how to make your favorite animal out of folded paper. No registration required.
Coloring for Grown-Ups On Mondays from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Life got you stressed? Unwind at the library. Turn off your phone, unplug your computer. Join the library to experience the latest
On Tuesdays from 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. in the Community Room. Adults are invited to burn calories and get in shape in this new low-impact exercise class. Walking is a simple way to get exercise. The class will follow along with Leslie Sansone’s Walking series. These DVDs are low-impact and take approximately 20 to 30 minutes. In order to register, call the Reference Desk at 630-5887. All participants must sign a waiver before participating. Participants should wear comfortable clothes and sneakers.
Babytime/Hora de bebés On Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Program Room. Songs, stories and rhymes for children 6 months to 12 months old with a caregiver. Registration is required. Call-ins accepted after 2 p.m. daily at 630-5894. Martes de 10:30 a.m. hasta 11 a.m. Canciones, cuentos y rimas para niños de edad 6 meses a 12 meses con un/a cuidador/a. Se requiere registrarse. Llamadas después de 2pm diariamente a 630-5894.
Two-Rific Toddlers/Los dos magníficos On Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Program Room. A 30-minute program consisting of picture books, songs, and movement appropriate for children 24 months to 36 months old. Caregivers are expected to attend and their participation is an important element of this program. Sign up is required by calling 698-1250. Miércoles de 10:30 a.m. hasta 11 a.m. Sesiones dadas en ingles. Un programa de 30 minutos que consiste en libros ilustrados, canciones y movimientos apropiados para niños de edades de 24 meses a 36 meses. Se espera que los cuidadores asistan y su participación es un elemento importante de este programa. Es necesario registrarse, llamando 698-1250.
Kid’s Club: Mini Emoji Notebooks
Educational Counseling Service, a program of the Westchester Library System. This free workshop, conducted by a professional counselor, will help participants understand the latest trends in interviewing, including behavior-based questions; learn how to avoid the most common interview mistakes; and overcome fears and develop confidence. Please call 630-5888 to register.
Larchmont Public Library
Money Talks: Retirement Planning On Thursday, Sept. 14 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Village Center. Join financial advisor Andrew White for this informative session that covers the “why” and the “how” of retirement planning. The presentation will include information on why you should save for retirement, how much you should save, when you should start saving, key tax issues associated with retirement saving, and much more. No registration required.
Local news 9/11 ceremony Visit larchmontlibrary.org for more information on library hours and programs. The library will be closed Saturday, Sept. 2 through Monday, Sept. 4 for Labor Day.
Saturday Afternoon Open Play Chess Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Michael P. Coords Activity Room, unless the library is closed. Join the library for a game of chess. No instruction is provided and it is recommended that you bring your own chess pieces. So, come join the fun and make some new friends, too.
The town of Mamaroneck, along with the villages of Mamaroneck Larchmont, is planning to hold the annual 9/11 memorial ceremony on Monday, Sept. 11 at 5 p.m. The ceremony will be held at Girl Scout Rock in Memorial Park on Myrtle Boulevard, located between Chatsworth and Baldwin avenues, opposite Plates Restaurant in Larchmont. Participants will include members of the fire and police departments of the town of Mamaroneck, villages of Mamaroneck and Larchmont, the Mamaroneck Ambulance District, veterans, local Girl Scout and Boy Scout troops, and public officials. All are welcome and the community is invited to attend.
Dungeons & Dragons
John Lennon Educational Tour Bus
On Sunday, Sept. 10 from noon to 4 p.m. in the Michael P. Coords Activity Room. For grades nine and up. No registration required.
Village of Mamaroneck Mayor Norman Rosenblum has been working with an exciting project that will have an amazing event occur in Harbor Island Park on Wednesday, Sept. 13. The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus will be at the park from noon to 7 p.m. This is an open invitation to all, with a particular invite for the Rye Neck, Mamaroneck, Rye and Harrison high school students.
Project Linus Knitting & Crochet Group On Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon at the Village Center. Join with this knitting/crochet group and use your talents for a good cause. The group has created and donated several blankets to Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital for the benefit of local children. No registration required. For all questions related to Project Linus, contact Doris Patt Smith at momdsmith1@yahoo.com.
Itty Bitty Book Club: Mo Willems
Keys to a Winning Job Interview
On Tuesday, Sept 12 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. For ages 3 and 4. In the first meeting of a book club for the very young, participants will hear some of Mo Willems’ stories, vote for their favorites and make their very own pigeon-y snack. A ticket is required for this event.
On Wednesday, Sept. 13 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room. This is a WEBS Career &
Preschool Palooza
On Wednesday, Sept. 13 from 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Children’s Room. For grades K–2. Create a mini Emoji notebook. No registration required.
potentate and make up your own story using potatoes. Online registration required.
On Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. For ages 3 and 4. Interactive story time gets children involved with reading, and continues early literacy development. No registration required.
Itty Bitty Babies On Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to noon. For newborns to 5-month-olds. Join the library for nursery rhymes, songs, cuddles and books appropriate for the youngest of the young. Learn how to introduce your child to words and language by incorporating songs into all your routines such as bath time, diaper changes, getting into the car seat and naptime. Note: Please bring a small blanket to lay your child on. No registration required.
Stories & Crafts: Potato Prints On Thursday, Sept. 14 from 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. For ages 5 to 7. Do you know the true legend of the Potato King? Learn about this peculiar potato
Town annual Fall Cleanup The town of Mamaroneck’s annual Fall Cleanup will be held on Saturday, Sept. 16 at 10 a.m. at the Hommocks Conservation Area, off of Hommocks Road. For that event, the town is asking residents to RSVP to sodierna@townofmamaroneckny.org so that there will be enough gloves, water, snacks and garbage bags.
The Center for Continuing Education Fall classes Registration for the fall session at The Center for Continuing Education in Mamaroneck is underway. The center has classes for students of all ages including Mindfulness for Teens, Young Makers workshops and College Essay Writing, to foreign languages, literature, arts and crafts, games, creative writing, and financial planning. The center also offers trips including “Edible Elmhurst” and “Discover The North Fork.” For the full course catalog and to register, please visit LMCCE.org or call 698-9126. 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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County Legislator Ken Jenkins AGE: 55 STATUS: Challenger RESIDENCE: Yonkers POLITICAL AFFILIATION: Registered Democrat ENDORSEMENTS: Yonkers Democratic Committee
Q. If elected as Westchester County executive, what is the first thing you would do in office; what are your top priorities? A. I think we have a financial mess on our hands. The incumbent has done a lot of things to deliver a tax levy that’s been static for the last eight years. Those decisions have really pushed down the road, a number of financial problems. He’s borrowed too much, going into the reserve funds too much, overestimated revenues. I intend to ask the state comptroller to bring in his people to do a full audit of the county’s finances and then, concurrent to that, establish a revenue commission that will include prominent people from the business community, the academic community, and other diverse groups of people to project critical fiscal issues for the next five to ten years. We need to start thinking long-term. Q. Why are you a better candidate than your opponent in this Democratic primary? A. I don’t view it in the sense that I’m better than Ken [Jenkins]. I view it this way: I have a resume and he has a resume. We each have our personalities Q. If elected as Westchester County executive, what is the first thing you would do in office; what are your top priorities? A. I would thank the people of Westchester for allowing me this opportunity to serve and to lead the county. After that, from an office perspective, I would sit down and gather a team of professionals and go through our staffing and try to reinforce that the people that helped get this work done are the employees of Westchester County. I would also re-establish the relationship with the Board of Legislators, which is a co-equal branch of government, in addition to reaching out to local municipalities and government and business partners to ensure that we’re going to do all the work possible to help assist local municipalities and to understand their concerns and how to make Westchester better. Q. Why are you a better candidate than your opponent in this Democratic primary? A. I’m the best candidate, because I help make sure there’s a focus on the missteps, mismanagement, and the bad deals, as opposed to allowing [County Executive Rob] Astorino to deflect all the problems; it’s Albany’s
and we present them to Democratic voters. It’s not a boxing match. It’s a sprint race where I am running as face as I can, and so is he, and whoever crosses the tape first is the winner. I think I have diverse experience. I’ve served in business for 20 years for some major corporations. I have governmental experience that is great. I was an elected municipal official, an elected county official, and an elected state official. Q. Incumbent County Executive Rob Astorino recently vetoed a bill known as the Immigration Protection Act which would have set forth a policy on immigration enforcement for county emergency services. Astorino, armed with the backing of several high ranking county law enforcement officials, argued that the bill would have jeopardized public safety. If elected, what is your solution to establishing a policy that maintains public safety and is both fair for immigrants and county law enforcement? A. I don’t accept his assessment of the bill. County law enforcement officials ultimately report to him. I’ve talked with municipal police chiefs and they’re the ones that do the local policing on the day to day level. Most of problem, it’s because of unfunded mandates, it’s always someone else. I am the only candidate that has a budget plan that does not talk about increasing taxes. I’m the one with the most experience and understanding of the day-today operations of the county. I’ve been here every day living with the problems and living with the issues that have been caused by [Astorino]. I’m also the candidate who can bring together those folks that sat on the sidelines in 2013 and in 2009. Q. Incumbent County Executive Rob Astorino recently vetoed a bill known as the Immigration Protection Act which would have set forth a policy on immigration enforcement for county emergency services. Astorino, armed with the backing of several high-ranking county law enforcement officials, argued that the bill would have jeopardized public safety. If elected, what is your solution to establishing a policy that maintains public safety and is both fair for immigrants and county law enforcement? A. I think that there has been a mischaracterization of the Immigration Protection Act. I’m looking forward to revisiting this through a veto override. All of the things that Astorino mentioned
them tell me the same basic thing: They don’t want their police staff to do Washington D.C.’s work for them. What I want is for the county police and corrections departments to be able to do their job, and in order to do that, local police departments have to have relationships in the communities they’re policing. [Astorino] called it a sanctuary bill, which it is not. As county executive, if a judge were to give an order, we’re definitely going to honor it. We’re not going to give sanctuary to someone who has committed a crime. In essence, I would have signed the bill into law. Q. Since the beginning of the year, county police officials have expressed concern about the lack of staffing within the Westchester County Department of Public Safety. Currently, the department remains 10 positions short of its budgeted staff size, which PBA officials say is impacting routine patrols and is prompting cutbacks to the department’s specialized units. How would you address the department’s lack of staffing? LATIMER continued on page 8
in his statement, just frankly, aren’t true. We need to get past that point and understand why it’s important for legislative bodies to set policy and make laws. We’ve seen that with DACA, it’s an executive order that can be erased with the stroke of a pen. If we don’t get this overridden, I will work with my colleagues to [draft] a piece of legislation and we will get that done. Q. Since the beginning of the year, county police officials have expressed concern about the lack of staffing within the Westchester County Department of Public Safety. Currently, the department remains 10 positions short of its budgeted staff size, which PBA officials say is impacting routine patrols and is prompting cutbacks to the department’s specialized units. How would you address the department’s lack of staffing? A. There’s two different issues going on; there’s been a decision inside of the department to minimize staffing in those departments, so it’s not just the number of police officers that are short, that happens all the time and is usually filled with overtime. There’s a decision that was made JENKINS continued on page 9
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Family, fun and fitness at Fenom
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Westchester’s best-kept secret has become far less of a secret! Fenom Fitness, which opened in November 2013, has gained notoriety over the years as one of Westchester’s best facilities for sports, fitness and fun for the entire family. A“Best of Westchester” winner in three categories in 2015, from multi-sport classes to birthday parties, Fenom has options for everyone. Aresh Mohit opened the doors to Fenom with this mission in mind: Offer a highly personalized approach to sports and fitness training to create competent, confident and well-rounded athletes of all ages. Aresh, a well-rounded athlete himself, first gained his own notoriety in the early 2000s as the “bicycle whisperer,” privately instructing kids across Westchester how to ride their bikes. Today, he’s still teaching Westchester how to ride their bikes at Fenom, as well as training both kids and adults in both group and private fitness and/ or sports classes. With back-to-school underway, Fenom’s fall programs launch on Sept. 11, continuing with their popular array of after-school classes for Kindergarten-age kids through high school-aged teens. Their most standard class is
Westchester County has confirmed its first case of West Nile virus in a 63-year-old resident from Briarcliff Manor. Photo courtesy WestchesterGov.com
catch basins on county and municipal roads throughout Westchester. Throughout the season, the department also traps and tests mosquitoes to track the presence of mosquito-borne viruses in the county. West Nile virus was identified in two local mosquito batches starting July 18. West Nile virus infection most often causes a mild or moderate flu-like illness, but can be more serious particularly for people 60 and older, and those with other health complications. No residents were diagnosed with West Nile virus last year, but from 2010 to 2015, two to four residents were diagnosed each year and all recovered. To reduce the chances for mosquitoes to breed and bite around your home, watch Assistant Commissioner Peter DeLucia in this brief video on the Department of Health website at Health. WestchesterGov.com/west-nile-
virus and follow these tips: • Avoid the outdoors in the late afternoon and early evening when mosquitoes are active and feeding, and use insect repellents when outdoors during these times. Be sure to follow the instructions on the label. • Adults can apply insect repellents with up to 30 percent DEET on infants over two months of age by applying the product to their own hands and then rubbing their hands on their children. Products containing DEET are not recommended for use on children under two months of age. • Wear protective clothing, such as long pants, long-sleeved shirts and socks, when outdoors, especially in areas where mosquitoes are active and feeding. • Check around your property for tin cans, plastic containers, ceramic pots or similar water-holding containers that should be discarded or turned over to
prevent collecting water. • Check and remove standing water from children’s toys and play houses left outside. • Remove discarded tires. • Drill holes in the bottoms of all recycling containers that are left outdoors. • Turn over plastic wading pools, buckets and wheelbarrows when not in use. • Change the water in birdbaths at least twice weekly. • Keep storm drains and gutters clear of leaves and debris. Even with the swimming season over, continue to chlorinate swimming pools, outdoor spas and hot tubs until properly winterized or drained for the season. Also, if not chlorinated, drain any water that collects on their covers. Residents who notice large areas of standing water on public property should report this to the Westchester County Department of Health at 813-5000. (Submitted)
what’s known as the “Multi-Sport Mash Up,” a multi-sport class that teaches kids of all levels the fundamentals in a variety of sports, giving participants a broad range of athletic experience. Fenom also offers sports specific clinics in basketball, lacrosse, field hockey, baseball and soccer. Becoming increasingly popular is Fenom’s AAU Basketball program, featuring coaching by Marty Durkin, known in some circles as “The Shot Doctor.” Coach Durkin has more than 25 years of experience working with kids, and has been head coach of the Fenom Fire teams since the program was first established in spring of 2016. The Fenom Fire has grown from one team to more than a dozen teams for this fall, including both travel teams and in-house leagues for grades two to six. Outside of their regular schedule, Fenom uniquely offers specialty programs like their “Spartan Warrior” events, camps and clinics. Fenom will be training a team of young athletes in fun relay races and obstacle courses the week of Sept. 18 to run in the Stamford Kids Race the weekend of Sept. 23-24. Another fantastic facet of Fenom is their MultiSport Mini Camps. Fenom of-
fers half-day and full-day camps during the summer, but also offers half-day camps (referred to as “Mini Camps”) during school breaks. On days off like Columbus Day or during holiday breaks, kids can come to Fenom in the mornings for multi-sport activities to keep active and have some fun. Fenom even opens its doors for campers on snow days! Adding to the fun, Fenom hosts Sports-themed birthday parties every weekend, year round. If you’re looking for a place to have a Giants, Jets, Yankees or Mets themed party—look no further! Fenom parties are a blast, with sports, games and pizza included. Located in a 13,000-squarefoot industrial space at 67 Grant Ave. in Harrison, you’ll find a facility that boasts a full basketball court, turf space with batting cages, cardio deck, golf simulator, dance studio, weight room, locker rooms with full amenities and more. Along with being a fully loaded sports and fitness facility, with its modern interior, graffiti painted walls and trendy atmosphere—Fenom is the place in Westchester to bring the whole family for anything and everything sports and fitness. (Submitted)
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A. My intent would be to staff those positions. We have a responsibility to police those parks and there are not enough officers to police effectively because of our budgetary decisions. It’s an impractical way of operating. My intent would be to work within the budgetary constraints with the Board of Legislators to craft a budget that reflects the philosophy that I have. Most people understand it’s important to have safety services. Q. Westchester has seen opioid-related deaths increase by 60 percent this year over last year. Since then, County Executive Astorino has launched an initiative known as Project WORTHY: Westchester Opioid Response Teams Helping You to combat the crisis. Do you believe the program goes far enough in battling the drug abuse epidemic? What would you do differently to address the drug epidemic, if elected county executive? A. Combating opioid abuse and addiction is truly a bipartisan issue. To the extent that the county executive’s plans are intelligent and whether or not I would maintain them, I want to look at them again with a fresh set of eyes. I understand that this issue is going to take local and county efforts, and some money [to combat]. I would hope that this will stay a bipartisan approach. This is an epidemic that has to be dealt with. Q. Prior to last year’s budget deliberations, Astorino announced a plan to privatize the operation of the Westchester County Airport and funnel revenue into the county’s operating budget. Do you agree with privatization of the airport? A. I don’t agree with it. First of all, there are so many different levels of this that are wrong. You do not create a public policy issue that opens the door for airport expansion and stick it in the bud-
get and force it upon the Board of Legislators. It’s disrespectful to the people of the community. I don’t like the idea of privatization. I think if you privatize the airport you will absolutely open the door to expansion and that’s not what we want for it. It should not become LaGuardia [Airport] and that’s what his plan will do.
comparison to Nazis because what they did was horrific. Whatever disagreements there are, I don’t believe you ought to have those types of comparisons, and I think she understands that. Having said that, I don’t think that exonerates Rob from criticism of his policies. His policies can be criticized with appropriate language.
Q. Despite recent controversy and public protest, the gun enthusiast collective, Westchester Collectors, announced a tentative plan to hold two more firearm and knife exhibitions in the Westchester County Convention Center next year. Although gun control is more of a national issue, what is your stance on allowing gun shows on county property? A. I don’t favor them on the county property. Guns are legal and you have every right to possess them if you are qualified for one. I don’t begrudge people and their constitutional right. But, that doesn’t mean we have to allow for something that advances the lifestyle and use of the product. Keep in mind, we are not in upstate New York; we are in Westchester County. The majority of people do not own guns and certainly quite a number of people who own a gun do not own multiple guns. There’s no overall demand for this and it’s not a constitutional right that you have to have this in a public facility. I would discourage that by executive order and invite the Board of Legislators to ban it for the future.
Q. Astorino has consistently followed through on his pledge to keep taxes for county residents flat since taking office in 2010. He has done that amid claims of overinflating revenue projections, yet the county finished the 2016 year with a $1.5 million surplus. Grade Astorino’s management of the county budget, and where could improvements be made? A. I grade it very low. All of the things he has done to kick the can down the road, he has created an environment that makes it very difficult to manage this county. All of his decisions have had a short-term benefit, but will have a long-term problem attached to it. When you borrow to pay for pensions, or borrow to pay for certiorari payments, you are asking for something from the future that you don’t have the resources to pay for now. You are opening the door for a real problem with that mentality.
Q. An email from county Democratic Majority Leader Catherine Borgia was recently leaked to the New York Post where she compared Astorino to the Nazis. Are you willing to denounce the rhetoric of a fellow Democrat? A. I did already. I said very clearly that she used poor choice of language. I believe she apologized for it, which she should have. In this society, you don’t make any
Q. If you lose this primary, where do you go from here? A. If I lose the primary, I will endorse Ken and I will support him any way he’d like financially. I will campaign with him in any way he sees fit. I’m a state senator, and I will then continue to do my job in that role for the remaining months of my term. I got into this race not because I felt that this was going to make or break my life. I think I can do the job and I have an obligation to try. If it doesn’t work out, I will accept the realities of life and move forward. -Reporting by Franco Fino
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The village of Mamaroneck Board of Trustees will lean toward allowing micro-alcohol establishments to set up shop in its commercial zoning districts. File photo
wonderful thing and a wonderful idea,” Vincent Miata said. “The more craft breweries, cideries, the better. It all feeds off each other.” Reticence on making wholesale changes to the zoning code, however, has acted counterweight to the fervor over
craft alcohol in Mamaroneck. Namely, contentious zoning controversies erupted over the likes of Westchester Sandbox Theater and Ralph’s Italian Ices & Ice Cream, the latter which was recently shut down after a zoning appeal lead to the denial of its special per-
mit and revelations that it had also been operating without a health permit. The Sandbox Theater has since moved to a new base of operations located in the village’s industrial area. CONTACT: james@hometwn.com
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Julia B. Fee announces new assistant manager Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty announced Jane Murray as the new assistant manager for the firm’s Larchmont brokerage. Murray previously served as a sales associate with the company. The company stated that it created the role in response to its tremendous success and growth in the marketplace, and the team’s desire to maintain its ultra-high standards, personalized marketing and services for all clients. Sotheby’s office is one of the fastest growing brokerages in Westchester, increasing its market share by more than any other top 10 office in 2016. “Our exclusive boutique-style operation consistently outperforms market norms with a laser focus on individualized service and the exact results our clients desire—a higher average sale price,” said Carolyn Fugere, manager of the Larchmont brokerage. “With her energetic, approachable personality, Jane [Murray] is the perfect choice to take our business
to the next level.” Murray has over 12 years of professional real estate experience in Larchmont and Mamaroneck, offering extensive market knowledge and strong negotiating skills. She is a member of numerous professional associations, as well as a consistent Top Westchester Agent Award winner, and has been recognized as a Westchester Five Star agent for the past four years. Murray has resided with her husband and two children in Larchmont and Mamaroneck for more than 20 years, actively supporting the community through the Mamaroneck School District PTAs, SEPTA and the Larchmont and Mamaroneck Chamber of Commerce. “I am thrilled to be taking this new and exciting step in my career,” Murray said. “It is my hope that both my seasoned background and strong desire to lead will serve as a positive resource for agents as the firm continues to launch new marketing assets
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Jane Murray was announced as Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty’s new assistant manager. Contributed photo
this summer.” “We go to great lengths to ensure that each of our sales associates have matchless support and access to the best resources known to this industry,” added William Pitt and Sotheby’s President and CEO Paul Breunich. “It is essential that our clients always have the advantage in the marketplace.” (Submitted)
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Caryn Jennifer Akin and Brian Daniel Davis Caryn Jennifer Akin and Brian Daniel Davis were married on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017 on the lawn of the Larchmont Shore Club, overlooking Long Island Sound, in Larchmont, New York. Ashley Storms, a friend of the bride and groom, officiated. The bride wore a fitted sleeveless dress covered in Chantilly lace, with her mother’s bridal veil, also trimmed in Chantilly lace. The groom wore a gray tuxedo with a silver tie. A dinner reception followed at the club, which included a dance by the wedding party, choreographed by the bride. The bride is an elementary school teacher in New York City. She graduated from Mamaroneck High School and Elmira College, received a master’s degree in literacy from College of New Rochelle, and received her Gifted and Talented certification from Hunter College. The groom is a market analyst. He graduated from Warwick High School and Tufts University, and received an M.B.A. from the University of Colorado. The maid of honor was Victoria Cuddy, formerly of Larchmont, and the best man was Brett Ochs. The bridesmaids were Courtney Akin, sister-in-law of the bride; Tara Quinn; Rebecca Zaltas; Liza Tresser; Allison Furkey, Sarah Rorimer, Alison Ep-
stein; and Emma Davis and Molly Davis, sisters of the groom. Junior bridesmaids were Sophie Gauthier and Abby Gauthier, cousins of the groom. Flower girls were Meredith, Charlotte and Norah Fiske. Groomsmen were Brad Akin, brother of the bride; Justin Akin, nephew of the bride; Ben Goodpaster, cousin of the groom; Nathan Couchon; Brian Petrus; Doug Krauze; and Matt Schroettnig. “Ring Security” were Nicholas Tenore and Jake Tenore, cousins of the groom. The ceremony included Bible readings by Marilyn Bradshaw, aunt of the bride; a reading of a children’s book by the bride’s fifth-grade teacher; a song by the a cappella group, Restated, with
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the bride’s brother, Brad, as soloist; and the giving of roses to the mothers. Mrs. Davis is the daughter of Carol Bradshaw Akin, a teacher, of Larchmont and Cooperstown, New York, and the late Dr. Clayton L. Akin, former superintendent of schools in the Rye Neck school district. Mr. Davis is the son of Dr. Judith Rae Davis, a retired professor of English and a certified acupressure specialist of Warwick, New York, and Daniel Davis, a retired superintendent of schools, and stepmother Laura Davis, also of Warwick. Following a honeymoon cruise in Alaska and a trip to Hawaii, the couple will reside in Dobbs Ferry, New York. (Submitted)
from a department basis that says we’re not going to staff certain things a certain way, so we don’t need those bodies. We need to take a look and see how we’re going to help support the municipalities and look at the agreements we have with providing specialized services, and make sure that we’re doing what we can do to support the local municipalities. As long as that’s happening, it’s not the number of police officers; it’s a different prioritization, taking into account how we’re using county resources and how we’re protecting the assets of Westchester County. Q. Westchester has seen opioid-related deaths increase by 60 percent this year over last year. Since then, County Executive Astorino has launched an initiative known as Project WORTHY: Westchester Opioid Response Teams Helping You to combat the crisis. Do you believe the program goes far enough in battling the drug abuse epidemic? What would you do differently to address the epidemic, if elected county executive? A. It doesn’t go far enough because it doesn’t include necessary resources to help address the problem. Some of the decisions that Astorino has made, like the cutting of health services that he did in 2011—health services are a key component of addressing the opioid epidemic—has been a problem. As county executive, I will work with all of our departments—mental health and social services, and law enforcement officials—to help come up with a path to support people. That includes our Department of Corrections, because a lot of the time people that are addicted and using need that kind of path to get assistance. Project WORTHY is a step in the right direction, but it certainly doesn’t go far enough because it doesn’t have the funding necessary to make it work. Q. Prior to last year’s budget deliberations, Astorino announced a plan to privatize the operation of the Westchester County Airport and funnel revenue into the county’s operating budget. Do you agree with privatization of the airport? A. I feel strongly that the request for proposals process
should not take place at all until the new master plan for the airport is adopted and approved. This money-grab is an attempt to try to fill in budget gaps that were caused by poor fiscal management and trying to get a “one-shot-deal” is going to cost us more money in the long run. We would lose control of the airport, and we already have issues of people breaking the voluntary curfew over there. It’s not something we should be doing. Q. Despite recent controversy and public protest, the gun enthusiast collective, Westchester Collectors, announced a tentative plan to hold two more firearm and knife exhibitions in the Westchester County Convention Center next year. Although gun control is more of a national issue, what is your stance on allowing gun shows on county property? A. We should not have guns on county property except for at Blue Mountain, which is a shooting range that the county owns. We should not do that at county facilities, we should not have that activity at county facilities. Whatever Westchester Collectors was doing before Rob Astorino came into office, they should continue to do. The issue is about how we utilize public property, and this is not an acceptable use. Q. An email from county Democratic Majority Leader Catherine Borgia was recently leaked to the New York Post where she compared Astorino to the Nazis. Are you willing to denounce the rhetoric of a fellow Democrat? A. It was unfortunate that Astorino was allowed to divert the attention away from this Immigration Protection Act and his senseless veto of it. It certainly was a poor choice of words, but quite frankly it’s not the N-word. This is the sad part about where we are, because we are all so raw because of the things that are happening in our country. The racists have been let out of the box, seeing things in Charlottesville and the rhetoric from President Trump. If you go back in history and say, “What were those actions that were utilized by Nazi Germany?” where there was propaganda and law enforcement and military officials were suggesting things were a certain way,
whether people like it or not, that was an approach that was used in Nazi Germany and it’s not different than some of the approaches that are used today. I think that we have to get past that. Q. Astorino has consistently followed through on his pledge to keep taxes for county residents flat since taking office in 2010. He has done that amid claims of overinflating revenue projections, yet the county finished the 2016 year with a $1.5 million surplus. Grade Astorino’s management of the county budget, and where could improvements be made? A. I would rate his management of the county budget a “D” and maybe moving towards an “F.” The problem is that the surplus happened with a one-shot-deal. In 2016, we had an $18 million deal for a property that got sold. If you looked and saw we were projected to have an increase in sales tax revenue that turned out to be a deficit in sales tax revenue, if you weren’t lucky and have this one-shot-deal happen or these other sales of property happen, you would not have that $1.5 million surplus and you would be short. You can’t suggest, living on a wing and a prayer, hoping that every year we’re going to have another deal, whether it’s an airport deal for $15 million, or selling property, we can’t live that way and it’s no way to manage finances. Q. If you lose this primary, where do you go from here? A. I’ve been involved in Westchester politics for a very long time and I’m not going anywhere. There’s not going to be a “for sale” sign in front of my house, I’m going to continue to be the activist that I’ve always been, before I was anything other than a person involved with the NAACP in Yonkers. Some people say “Why did you put everything on the line?” Because that’s what I believe you need to do. You shouldn’t be putting one toe in the water, and if you lose you go back to whatever position you had. If you believe you have the outstanding record of history, getting real results for the people of Westchester, then you put everything on the line. -Reporting by James Pero
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Another sleepless night LIVE MIKE Mike Smith
At some point, I think being a sports fan is not so much of a personality trait as it is a psychological disorder. This past Tuesday night was shaping up to be an ordinary one for your friendly local sports editor. I was finishing up a few stories at my desk, the TV tuned to the MLB Network where my Red Sox seemed to be headed for another loss highlighted by a dreadful offensive performance. By the ninth inning, I was just about done with my work, the Sox were down 2-0, and believe it or not, I was counting down the outs until I could turn the game off. After all, I had a few Netflix shows in my queue that have gone unwatched as I’ve spent the last few weeks tuning in to watch the Sox lose their once unassailable lead in the American League East. But when the Red Sox actually scratched two runs across with
their backs against the wall, I wasn’t relieved, and I wasn’t excited. I was downright mad. “How dare they do this?” I fumed. “They’re gonna lose anyway, the least they could do was lose at a reasonable hour so that it doesn’t ruin my whole night.” With the game going into extra innings, I watched the 10th, I watched the 11th, I closed my laptop, got into bed and watched the 12th. By midnight, the Sox and the Blue Jays were trading zeros and I kept telling myself, in no uncertain terms that no matter what happened, this inning would be my last. Unfortunately, my willpower isn’t that strong. Each time I wanted to turn the game off, something would happen that would compel me to keep on watching just a little bit longer. Josh Donaldson got tossed for arguing a strike one call; Jackie Bradley Jr. uncorked an absolute laser from center field to nail José Bautista at the plate; word came down during the game
that the Yankees—who came into the night just 2.5 games behind the Sox—had blown a late-inning lead against the Orioles. As much as I wanted to get some much-needed sleep, I just couldn’t switch the TV off, not at that point. And so I watched. But of course, the moment I made the decision to see this one thing through, what happened? Hanley Ramirez sent Sox fans to bed happy, blooping a hit into center that brought Mookie Betts in from second base in the 19th inning. It was an interminable six-hour regular season game that wasn’t all that important in the grand scheme of things, and I sat there watching from start to finish. I woke up this morning at 7 a.m. feeling like I had been hit by a truck, got out of bed, showered, and headed to work still rubbing the sleep out of my eyes, vowing that I was not going to spend another night glued to the screen watching the Sox. But you know what? It’s the
Sports Editor Mike Smith spent six hours watching the Red Sox play the Blue Jays on Tuesday night. But this wasn’t a pace of play issue, it’s just that he is unable to turn off ballgames until the very end. Photo courtesy Wikipedia.org
stretch run of a playoff race. So no matter what I tell myself, I know I’m going to be tuned in again tonight.
Maybe I’ll seek some professional help over the winter months, but right now, my team needs me, and sleep is
overrated anyway.
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Local fighter inks promo deal By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor Undefeated professional boxer Natalie Gonzalez took one more step toward stardom on Saturday, Sept. 2, when the local fighter signed a promotional agreement with Evander Holyfield’s Real Deal Sports and Entertainment at Champs Boxing Club in New Rochelle. For Gonzalez, who was surrounded by friends, family and gym-mates for the signing event, the move represents the logical next step in a promising career that could soon reach new heights. “It feels amazing,” she said. “It’s a great opportunity and I’m happy that they were able to see my hard work and dedication. Female boxers don’t generally get recognized as much, but I’m so grateful to all the female fighters out there doing their thing, because that’s going to help us become even more well-known.” Despite having just three fights on her professional resume, Gonzalez, 26, was beginning to raise some eyebrows on her own. In her last fight, on Nov. 11, 2016, the New Ro-
chelle native knocked out similarly undefeated Marina Ramirez in a light flyweight bout in Las Vegas, Nevada Kiko Cancel, one of the promoters who was responsible for bringing Gonzalez into Real Deal’s stable, said he recognized her tenacity from the first time he saw her step in the ring. “I was in the gym and I saw her in there sparring with two girls; I turned around for one second, and one of the girls was on the floor,” Cancel said. “She really caught my attention; it was basically a no-brainer.” Cancel’s partner, Chris Martin, thinks that Gonzalez’s aggressive style will eventually make her a household name in the boxing world. “There are a lot of competitive women out there, but what they really need is that exposure,” Martin said. “And with [Natalie], I think she’s one of those fighters who can take it to the next level because she’s so exciting to watch.” That style, however, has also worked against Gonzalez in terms of finding opponents. Ryan O’Leary, who has trained Gonzalez for the past eight years,
said that Natalie’s youth—and her explosiveness—make her an unenviable opponent for women with a comparable number of pro fights, and that signing on with Real Deal Promotions will help her find more suitable challengers. “She was kind of between a rock and a hard place; the newer girls who should be at her level really aren’t, and the only girls who want to fight her are already world champions,” O’Leary said. “I know she’s going to beat those [champions] at some point, but it’s just not fair to put her in with them right now.” Although Gonzalez does not have her next fight lined up, she expects to be back in the ring in the next two months and said that, in the meantime, she will just be grinding away at Champs, fine-tuning her skill set as she looks ahead to her next victory. “We’re thinking about a fight sometime in October,” she said. “But right now, the game plan is to continue to work hard, giving it my all, and hopefully just keep winning.”
Natalie Gonzalez, surrounded by friends and family, poses after signing a promotional deal with boxing great Evander Holyfield’s Real Deal Sports and Entertainment on Sept. 2. Gonzalez fights out of Champs Boxing Club in New Rochelle.
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Natalie Gonzalez hands a pen to trainer Ryan O’Leary during a Sept. 2 press conference. Photos/Mike Smith
Natalie Gonzalez catches Rachel Sazoff with a punch last year during Gonzalez’s second professional fight. The New Rochelle fighter is currently 3-0.
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Game Notes: • New Rochelle quarterback Jonathan Saddler threw for three touchdowns • The Huguenots held a 20-0 lead before a Chris Watroba field goal put the Tigers on the board • Mamaroneck will play Suffern this weekend By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor After months of speculation about the program’s postseason prospects, the New Rochelle Huguenots wasted little time on Saturday establishing why they are widely considered to be the team to beat in Class AA this year. Against Mamaroneck on Sept. 2, the Huguenots scored on their very first offensive snap, a 56yard touchdown pass from Jonathan Saddler to Myles Taylor, which set the stage for a convincing 33-17 season-opening win for the reigning section champs. According to the senior quarterback, however, the scoring strike was not executed exactly as it was drawn up.
“It was a read play, but my read was a little cloudy,” Saddler said. “I saw someone coming off the edge, I rolled out, and I just threw it up there for my playmaker.” Putting that first touchdown in the books, he added, was a big confidence booster for an offensive unit widely expected to be one of the best in Section I. Saddler finished the day with three passing touchdowns, including another strike to Taylor, who also broke a 70-yard punt return for a touchdown in the second half. “It felt great, we just wanted to come out and set the tone; we knew we had to do that in the first couple of plays,” he said. “It’s great knowing that I can dump a pass off for like five yards and know that one of my teammates can take it 80 or 90 yards.” But as explosive as New Rochelle’s offense was on Saturday, the Tigers didn’t make it easy. A Mamaroneck surge at the end of the second quarter—highlighted by an end-around flea-flicker pass from quarterback Tommy Dillon to Tim Sommers—saw the Tigers head into halftime trailing their hosts 20-10. But New Rochelle clamped down in the second half, keeping Mamaroneck off the board until Dillon scored on a keeper with only a few seconds left in the game. “Earlier this morning we didn’t have that great of a practice and
it showed that we lacked a little bit of focus,” Saddler said. “That was pretty evident at the end of the second quarter.” But the New Rochelle quarterback believes that a few defensive lapses are not indicative of how he expects that unit to play this year, chalking much of the performance up to first-game jitters. “I think we’re going to play better every single week, and this is just going to be one game out of hopefully 13,” he said. “Coach [DiRienzo] is going to have us back in on Sunday, ready to work, and we are going to be better.” Mamaroneck will be on the road again this week, as they
travel to Suffern (1-0) to take on the Mounties on Sept. 8. Last Saturday, Suffern earned a win over Mount Vernon, topping the Knights 21-20. On Sept. 9, New Rochelle will host Clarkstown South (1-0), which is coming off an impressive 42-0 romp over Ramapo. CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com
Romeo Holden attempts to leap over Tanner Conlon on Sept. 2. Photos/Mike Smith
Jared Baron lays a shoulder into Connor Sundin at Fosina Field.
New Rochelle’s Jonathan Saddler tries to break a tackle against Mamaroneck on Sept. 2. Saddler threw for three touchdowns in the Huguenots’ 33-17 win.
Mamaroneck’s Tommy Dillon tries to avoid the pass rush against New Rochelle. Dillon completed 11-of-18 passes for 157 yards and a touchdown.
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FALL FOR THE ARTS The Ridgefield Playhouse for movies and the performing arts The Performing Arts Center Purchase College gets ready to celebrate Painters On Location A Plein Air Paint Out and Auction
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The Ridgefield Playhouse:
For movies and the performing arts
The kids and back in school and now it’s time to think about great fall entertainment! This fall, The Ridgefield Playhouse with be bringing some of the biggest names in entertainment to the stage. Rock out with great bands like Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider on Sept. 22; Uncle Kracker on Oct. 12; Mary Wilson of The Supremes on Oct. 20; Martha Davis and The Motels with Bow Wow Wow ft. Annabella on Nov. 1; and The Brian Setzer Orchestra on Nov. 19. Have a night of laughs with actor and comedian Tracy Morgan on Oct. 13. Jazz fans can check out our Evenings of Art, Wine and Jazz with Jon Cleary and Jimmy Greene on Sept. 21, Sergio Mendes on Oct. 17, Boney James on Oct. 19, and Christian McBride “Remembering Ray Brown” on Oct. 28.
Want to meet your favorite performer? Meet and greet packages are available for An Unpredictable Evening with Todd Rundgren on Sept. 18; actor/ rocker Dennis Quaid and The Sharks on Oct. 25; and legendary vocalist Vanessa Williams on Nov. 4. From singer-songwriters like Amos Lee on Oct. 30 to David Crosby on Nov. 20, and Broadway legends like Jane Lynch on Dec. 1 to Linda Eder on Dec. 8, there is something for everyone at The Ridgefield Playhouse this fall! For tickets and info, call the box office at 203438-5795, or visit ridgefieldplayhouse.org. The Ridgefield Playhouse is a nonprofit performing arts center located at 80 East Ridge, parallel to Main Street, in Ridgefield, Connecticut. (Submitted)
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A musical gem in the heart of Westchester
Registration is open for the 2017 fall semester at Hoff-Barthelson, Westchester’s premier community music school. Now in its 73rd year, Hoff-Barthelson offers students of all ages and abilities the opportunity to discover and pursue their passion for music to their highest potential. At the heart of the Hoff-Barthelson experience is a nurturing community of fellow students and a faculty drawn from the nation’s most talented teachers and performers. Once enrolled for music lessons, all Hoff-Barthelson students gain complimentary access to a comprehensive program including musicianship classes in theory, ear training and composition; ensemble opportunities for students at all levels, including wind, vocal and jazz ensembles, a multi-tiered orchestra program, and chamber music; and myriad performance opportunities throughout the year. Students also benefit from master classes, workshops, and coachings with world renowned guest artists and members of the New York Philharmonic, with which the school has partnered for more than 20 years. Hoff-Barthelson’s faculty comprises some of the nation’s most distinguished performers and educators right here in the heart of Westchester. Many hold chairs in prominent New York orchestras, are members of world-class chamber ensembles, perform in major Broadway productions and are in international demand as solo artists. Many also teach at leading conservatories including The Juilliard School, Manhattan School of Music, and Mannes College of Music. Hoff-Barthelson prides itself on providing access to these outstanding artist-educators. Every student is part of an ongoing process of feedback and evaluation and this all-encompassing approach is what sets Hoff-Barthelson apart from other music schools.
The 2017-18 Hoff-Barthelson school year begins on Friday, Sept. 8 with K–12 and adult students enrolling now. While enrollment is open throughout the school year, families wanting to place students in one of the school’s many musicianship classes should try to register before the end of October. Those interested in ensembles should be in touch by Sept. 8. Families wishing to learn about the HBMS Early Childhood Classes offered for children age 3 months through kindergarten, which include Dalcroze-Eurythmics, recorder, and the most comprehensive pre-Suzuki program in Westchester, are invited to attend the open house and class demonstrations taking place Sept. 8 from 10 a.m. to noon and Saturday, Sept. 9 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the school’s headquarters located at 25 School Lane in Scarsdale. To RSVP for the Early Childhood Open House, please contact Kathryn Kitt at 723-1169 or email kkitt@hbms.org. For more information on Hoff-Barthelson, its fall enrollment and to register, call 723-1169 or visit hbms.org. (Submitted)
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Purchase College gets ready to celebrate To the public, summer may be appear to have been a quiet time at The Performing Arts Center, Purchase College. But while the theatres have been dark, The Performing Arts Center, PAC, was buzzing with activity as preparations were being made for the upcoming season-long celebration of its 40th anniversary. The 2017-2018 season promises to be spectacular, as The PAC continues to push forward the new vision that was launched in 2016-2017. This vision emphasizes the presenting of new artists and the commissioning of new work, while creating opportunities for the community and the campus to engage and interact with the professional artists that they see onstage. The PAC’s commitment to be an incubator for the performing arts will be evident throughout the 40th anniversary season, with programming that has been put together with a curatorial eye toward honoring The PAC’s history, prominently featuring the latest cutting-edge projects from artists that have been critical to its 40 years of success. It is in every way a step into the future, with a nod to the past. On Oct. 6, opening night, there will be a world premiere—SITI Company’s production of “Hanjo” (co-commissioned by The Performing Arts Cen-
ter). This haunting work is based on a 14th century Noh play; it examines issues of gender, identity and the roles people play within each other’s lives in a most modern way. Audience favorites like the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, the Westchester Philharmonic and the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center will anchor the classical music programming, providing balance to the more adventurous repertoire audiences can expect from Kronos Quartet, and the chamber ensemble Wild Up. Great performers Jeremy Denk and the Brentano Quartet will be familiar to many, but up-and-comer Sarah Chang is no less spectacular to hear. In dance, The PAC is the unrivaled gold standard in Westchester County, and the upcoming season will be no exception. The Suzanne Farrell Ballet makes a stop as part of their Farewell Tour; Purchase alum Kyle Abraham and his company Abraham.In.Motion. will present “Dearest Home” in the round in our Black Box Theatre. Our season will conclude with a gala celebration and the premiere of a new work commissioned by The PAC from Jessica Lang and her company, which will be set to the music of Tony Bennet. But wait, there is so much more to look forward
to! The grand opening of the newly renovated PepsiCo Theatre, exciting residencies littered through every aspect of the season, festival-style jazz programming, an evening of Latin music presented by GlobalFEST on Tour, a dinner-and-drinks Joe’s Pub-style evening with Velvet Caravan, one of the most eclectic ensembles on the scene today. For a look at the complete line-up for The Performing Arts Center’s 40th anniversary season, visit their website at artscenter.org and make plans
to join the celebration! Follow The PAC on Facebook and Twitter for the most up-to-date information and special offers! (Submitted) The Performing Arts Center, Purchase College
735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase NY 10577 Box office: 251-6200 (Wednesday-Friday, noon to 6 p.m.) artscenter.org
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Pelham Art Center:
Brooklyn in the ‘burbs
There’s always something going on at the Pelham Art Center! Easily accessible by car, train and bus, Pelham Art Center, PAC, is a vibrant community arts center, with a dazzling variety of free arts experiences and affordable arts classes, workshops and camps. Enjoy the free exhibitions of exciting local, national and international artists in the center’s two galleries. The themed group exhibitions showcase artists’ reflections on our world. There are also changing sculpture and installation art exhibitions on site in the center’s courtyard, as well as PAC-curated exhibitions in the sculpture garden in nearby Wolfs Lane Park, right across from the Metro-North Pelham train station. Also free and welcoming of all ages are the many folk art celebrations of different cultures, from Chinese New Year to Diwali, the Hindu Fes-
tival of Lights, to Mexican Day of the Dead and many more. Here individuals and families enjoy free art-making workshops and performances of traditional dance and music. The two-hour adventures are fascinating and colorful glimpses into a particular culture’s rich history and traditions. Toddlers to seniors, and beginners to practicing artists can take advantage of Pelham Art Center’s choice selection of classes, workshops and schoolbreak camps in a satisfyingly wide array of media, from adventurous painting to digital explorations, and everything in between. The classes are affordable, convenient, and open to all ages and abilities during the fall, winter, spring and summer semesters. Scholarships are available. Pelham Art Center is located at 155 Fifth Ave. in Pelham. For more information, call 738-2525 or visit pelhamartcenter.org. (Submitted)
Emelin Theatre gears up for 45th season The Emelin Theatre in Mamaroneck is celebrating its 45th season of world class performing arts with an inspiring program of acclaimed artists. Grammy Award winner Rickie Lee Jones helps to kick off the season in October, followed by an evening with Dennis Elsas, the legendary DJ and rock n’ roll expert. From rock to jazz and Broadway to zydeco, the 2017-2018 season includes a tremendous range of musicians and singers including Pure Prairie League, Liz Callaway, Livingston Taylor, George Winston, C.J. Chenier, Suzanne Vega, and more. For Bluegrass fans, the celebrated series—nominated for the second year in a row for the Event of the Year IBMA Award—will include 10-time IBMA Fiddler of the Year Michael Cleveland, national banjo champion Jeff Scroggins, and the European favorite Red Wine. As it has for the past 45 years, the Emelin continues to evolve and expand in ways that serve our community. Our celebrated Film Club, now in its 13th year of bringing the very best independent film to Westchester, resumes with six new films for the fall session. We’ve added a selection of movies including a Stanley Kubrick, Holiday and Oscar Contender series. With stadium seating and state of the art digital projection and surround sound, the Emelin is the perfect place to relax and enjoy a beer or a
glass of wine while seeing a great film. Deepening our commitment to the classical community, we are offering more chamber music concerts, most at convenient Sunday afternoon timeframes, featuring acclaimed artists Charlie Albright, Brentano String Quartet, Christopher O’Riley of NPR’s “From The Top,” and Westchester favorites Edward Arron and Jeewon Park. Dance is bigger and better than ever at the Emelin, as we welcome the world-renowned dance troupe Pilobolous to our stage for the first time. We’ve also added an exciting new mix to our Dance Off The Grid series by collaborating with two prestigious New York dance organizations to present such groundbreaking artists as Pam Tanowitz, Adam Weinert and Beth Gill. And, of course, our award-winning Family Series brings favorites like Curious George, Pete The Cat, and Dr. Kaboom to entertain and delight while helping to instill a lifelong love for the arts. From music to dance, comedy and film, it’s going to be a memorable season. Check emelin.org for these events as well as the latest programming updates. Be sure to join our email list to receive announcements about new shows throughout the season. Tickets and subscriptions are now on sale. (Submitted)
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Painters On Location:
A Plein Air Paint Out and Auction The artists are coming! And they’re not only painting the town, but the parks, the beaches, the landmarks, the buildings, the landscapes, the seascapes, and more. Since 2001, The Rye Arts Center’s Painters On Location, sponsored by Houlihan Lawrence, has been an artistic celebration of our community. On Friday, Sept. 15 and Saturday, Sept. 16, dozens of professional artists from throughout the Northeast will set up their easels at the many picturesque spots that Rye and the surrounding region has to offer. A map of sharing the artists’ locations will be posted at ryeartscenter.org so you can find them at work and watch as they transform blank canvases into masterpieces! On Saturday evening, The Rye Arts Center will host a free reception followed by a live auction of the newly painted art works. Additional works by the participating artists are currently on view in The Rye Arts Center’s gallery. These paintings will be available for purchase in a silent auction closing directly after the live auction. The free reception begins Sept. 16 at 5 p.m. Guests will enjoy sliders from Bareburger as well as drinks from Good Shepherd Distillery and Diner Brew Co. The live auction will begin at 6:30 p.m. Bidding paddles are $20, but the
event is otherwise free for all to enjoy. Between the live and silent auctions, nearly 70 paintings will be sold. If you are a collector or are interested in finding beautiful and local art to fill your home, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss. With so many works for sale, it is definitely a buyer’s market. Furthermore, you can meet the artists and build a personal connection to their work. Proceeds will benefit The Rye Arts Center’s extensive outreach programs that provide arts education to thousands of children in the Sound Shore region. Established in 1960, The Rye Arts Center is the largest multi-arts center in the region. It is a community-based nonprofit dedicated to inspiring interest and maximum participation in the arts in and around Westchester. They offer an awarding-winning catalog of classes and lessons, as well as performances, exhibitions, and a range of outreach programs. The Rye Arts Center is located at 51 Milton Road in Rye, New York. For more information, visit ryeartscenter.org or call 967-0700. (Submitted)
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JAZZ FEST ARTSWESTCHESTER ANNOUNCES
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Highly famed jazz musician Louis Armstrong once said, “If you have to ask what jazz is, you’ll never know.” And, to expand on that notion, ArtsWestchester is encouraging all music lovers to experience jazz first-hand at this year’s Jazz Fest, which will return for its sixth year in downtown White Plains this September. A collaboration between ArtsWestchester, the city of White Plains and the White Plains Business Improvement District, Jazz Fest is a five-day event that will spotlight top jazz musicians in Westchester County and special guests Paquito D’Rivera, a 14-time Grammy award winner, and acclaimed New Orleans saxophonist Donald Harrison Jr. The event will take place Wednesday, Sept. 13 through Sunday, Sept. 17, and will include established jazz and Latin jazz musicians, emerging artists and a tasty array of dining opportunities that promise a great cultural experience for everyone. This year’s featured musicians include an array of groups, from a small orchestra led by versatile Colombian pianist and composer Pablo Mayor to an ensemble led by Peekskill-based jazz tenor saxophonist and jazz educator Ray Blue. The last day of the festival provides a grand culmination of jazz sounds from Columbia, Puerto Rico, America and more! The concerts are either free or affordably priced and the venues are conveniently located throughout White Plains and accessible by public transportation. The 2017 White Plains Jazz Fest events include: Wednesday, Sept. 13: FREE Outdoors in Downtown White Plains Noon – Downtown Music at Grace Concert – A performance by the Hiroshi Yamazaki ensem-
ble with Glenda Davenport. 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. – Court Street Farmer’s Market – Live Jazz with the Art Bennett Quartet 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. – White Plains Jazz Stroll: A sampling of local jazz talent in restaurants in downtown White Plains: 6 p.m.: Mediterraneo White Plains: 189 Main St. | 448-8800 | Albert Rivera Jazz Trio 7 p.m.: Morton’s The Steakhouse: 5 Mamaroneck Ave. | 683-6101 | Alexis Cole 8 p.m.: Pick & Roll Soul: 49 Mamaroneck Ave. | 437-7393 | Jeanne Ricks 9 p.m.: Ron Blacks Beer Hall: 181 Mamaroneck Ave. | 358-5811 | Open Jazz Mic hosted by Gil Parris Thursday, Sept. 14: General Admission - $20 ArtsWestchester, 31 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, NY One Ticket – Two Performances! 7:30 p.m. – Ray Blue Quintet – Peekskill based jazz tenor saxophonist and jazz educator brings his ensemble to ArtsWestchester’s gallery stage with a blend of classic jazz and original compositions.
10 p.m. – SUNY Purchase Conservatory Faculty and Student Jam, hosted by pianist, Pete Malinverni, Director, SUNY Purchase Jazz Studies Program. Friday, Sept. 15: At Galleria White Plains - FREE 100 Main St., White Plains, NY 12:15 p.m. – Jazz at the Galleria White Plains – Enjoy a midday performance while you shop as Charlie Lagond and Kaleidoscope brighten your day with jazz fusion, world beat and funk music. ArtsWestchester, 31 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, NY - General Admission - $20 8 p.m. –Pablo Mayor’s Folklore Urbano Septet – Versatile Colombian pianist and composer blends an exciting mix of traditional and contemporary South American musical styles into the jazz idiom with a core group from his acclaimed orchestra, Folklore Urbano. Saturday, Sept. 16: General Admission – Tickets starting at $24 White Plains Performing Arts Center, 11 City Place, White Plains, NY 8 p.m. – The Paquito D’Rivera Quintet – Iconic Cuban American virtuoso of the clarinet and saxophone, composer and fourteen-time Grammy winner in both jazz and classical categories brings his unique blend of a global sensitivity to Jazz Fest. Sunday, Sept. 17: White Plains Jazz and Food Festival (Noon – 5:30 p.m.): FREE Outdoors along Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, NY Noon – 12:45p.m. – SUNY Purchase Jazz Ensemble 1 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. – Kenny Lee All Stars – White Plains’ own Kenny Lee (trumpet/flugel horn) – straight ahead jazz. 2:10 p.m. – 3 p.m. – Steve Kroon Latin Jazz Sextet. Puerto Rican percussionist extraordinaire to jazz, Latin and R&B icons lead his Latin jazz en-
semble through a dynamic blend of classic and original music. 3:20 p.m. - 4:10 p.m. - Sage. An all-women’s jazz, blues and contemporary ensemble, Sage creates a sound that transcends time and generation – part contemporary, part nostalgic and a whole lot of soul. 4:30 p.m. – 5:30pm – Donald Harrison – From the birthplace of American Jazz, New Orleans based saxophonist, educator, and “Big Chief” brings the festival to a close with the spirit of Congo Square – where it all started. Plus, Jazz Fest is pleased to welcome Food Bank for Westchester’s Empty Bowls event to downtown White Plains from noon to 5:30 p.m. Be sure to stop by their display to purchase an artist-made bowl with delicious soup served by local chefs – all to raise awareness for September’s Hunger Action Month. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit artsw.org/jazzfest. For more than 50 years, ArtsWestchester has been the community’s connection to the arts. Founded in 1965, it is the largest private nonprofit arts council in New York state. Its mission is to provide leadership vision and support to ensure the availability accessibility and diversity of the arts. ArtsWestchester provides programs and services that enrich the lives of everyone in Westchester County. ArtsWestchester helps fund concerts exhibitions and plays through grants; brings artists into schools and community centers; advocates for the arts; and builds audiences through diverse marketing initiatives. In 1998, ArtsWestchester purchased the 9-story neo-classical bank building at 31 Mamaroneck Ave. in White Plains, which has since been transformed into a multi-use resource for artists, cultural organizations and the community. A 2-story gallery is located on the first floor of ArtsWestchester’s historic building on Mamaroneck Avenue. (Submitted)
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