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White Plains, county create food scrap facility

In an expansion of the current city’s composting operations, the city of White Plains, with the assistance of the county of Westchester’s Compost & Education (CompostED) Program, has begun inhouse food scrap composting. To further reduce the carbon footprint of its food scrap composting program the city has eliminated the transportation of the food scraps to an off-site location. Utilizing the county’s CompostED composting facility as a model, the city established a compost site at the Gedney Recycling Yard. White Plains residents can continue to drop-off food scraps at the Gedney Yard, which will be composted on site.

The site harnesses the potential of the food scraps to create nutrient-rich soil and contribute to a greener future for the next generation. The new local, on-site process demonstrates White Plains commitment to environmental stewardship and the

pursuit of sustainable solutions.

County Executive George Latimer said: “One of the original goals of the CompostED facility was to serve as a model for our municipalities to see local food scrap composting in action and be able to envision such a facility in their communities. The City of White Plains officials saw the possibilities and have now made local composting a reality in their community. We are especially proud that the first municipality to take this step is also the County seat. We encourage other communities to look to their own backyards to manage food scraps and reduce their waste in this way.”

White Plains Mayor Tom Roach said: “By adding on site food waste composting to our existing composting program we eliminate the trucking of food waste to a remote site reducing our carbon footprint. With the assistance of

Westchester County we have successfully developed an efficient and financially feasible composting program that ensures the environmental benefits are more fully achieved.”

Residents within the city of White Plains have the opportunity to participate in this exciting initiative by bringing separated food scraps to the Gedney Recycling Yard Facility. This convenient service allows community members to dispose of food scraps, including fruit and vegetable peelings, coffee grounds, eggshells, and other organic materials, in an environmentally responsible manner. The facility will transform the organic waste into nutrient-rich compost, which can then be used to improve soil health, promote plant growth, and reduce the need for chemical fertilizers. By see PLAINS 3

County Executive George Latimer and Department of Social Services Commissioner Leonard Townes joined The Sharing Shelf’s Executive Director Deborah Blatt and a team of volunteers on Wednesday morning to stuff nearly 200 backpacks full of new school supplies for elementary school children in need in Westchester County.

The event, held at The Sharing Shelf’s warehouse in Port Chester, was the kick-off of The Sharing Shelf’s annual Backpacks to School drive, which seeks to provide as many as 1,500 new backpacks and school supplies to Westchester’s most economically vulnerable children and teens so they have the tools they need to learn and thrive in school this fall.

County Executive Latimer said: “Something as simple as a new backpack with pencils, paper and notebooks, can make an enormous difference to a student’s academic success and their self-esteem. Unfortunately, these things can be financially out of reach for some families. The work that Deborah Blatt and her volunteers at the Sharing Shelf do, and their close cooperation with the

staff at the Department of Social Services, are a wonderful example of how government, community-minded groups and individuals can work together to give children in need a leg up.”

Commissioner Townes said: “Back to school is an exciting time for children, but it can also be a financially stressful one for many families. The Sharing Shelf is truly an outstanding partner in helping us assist families in preparing their children for success in school, regardless of their economic challenges.”

The Sharing Shelf’s Executive Director Deborah Blatt said, “With inflation impacting the cost of school supplies, the number of requests we’ve gotten for backpacks already is double the number we received at the same time last year. I’m so thankful to The Sharing Shelf’s Board, volunteers and all our financial donors. With their helping hands and support, we can continue to ensure children and teens can start the school year with all the basics they need. And I’m grateful for the strong working relationship we have with the County.”

Bobby Fellingham and Ellie Sundin (center) from the New York Athletic Club celebrate after winning the 17U Westchester County Swim Conference Dive Championships on July 31 at Rye Golf Club. Fellingham and Sundin were two of three NYAC divers to take home top honors on the day. For story, see page 16.

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The event was the kick-off of The Sharing Shelf’s annual Backpacks to School drive, which seeks to provide as many as 1,500 new backpacks and school supplies to Westchester’s most economically vulnerable children and teens.

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composting locally, White Plains will effectively reduce carbon dioxide emissions by eliminating transportation of the food scraps to an offsite location thereby taking a meaningful stride toward achieving its sustainable goals.

According to a report commissioned by the county’s Department of Environmental Facilities (DEF), food scraps comprise approximately 22% of residential waste. While joining RFSTAD was the first step in reducing the amount of waste, transportation of the waste to composting facilities creates greenhouse gas. DEF created (CompostED) in Valhalla as a demonstration site to educate municipal officials, residents, and students, on the benefits and ease of local composting. White Plains quickly recognized the benefits and possibilities of a local composting site, and began working closely with DEF to envision, design, and implement a site.

With the expert guidance of DEF, the city’s Department of Public Works staff was trained in the proper techniques for incorporating food waste into current composting operations. This included guidance on the construction of an Aerated Static Pile System (ASP), a composting technique that accelerates the decomposition process of organic materials by using controlled aeration to enhance microbial activity and facilitate the composting process, while also helping to reduce odors. The city employees were able to construct the system at a minimal cost mostly using materials on hand at the site, resulting in very low start-up costs. Additionally, as White Plains will now have an on-site food scrap composting operation, the city will reduce overall costs by eliminating the tipping fee for that waste.

White Plains Hospital honored by U.S. News & World Report

White Plains Hospital has again been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Regional Hospital for the fifth consecutive year. The Hospital earned the highest ranking among all hospitals in Westchester and the surrounding counties (Rockland, Putnam, Orange, and Dutchess counties).

In addition to earning Best Regional Hospital, White Plains Hospital has also been recognized as “High Performing” in several advanced specialties including Neurology & Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Urology, Gastroenterology & GI Surgery, Pulmonology and Lung Surgery, and Geriatrics. Additionally, the Hospital has demonstrated exceptional care in treating conditions such as heart attack, heart failure, stroke, colon cancer surgery, COPD, diabetes, and pneumonia.

The ratings are based on U.S. News’ rigorous methodology that factors in a hospital’s performance in areas such as

patient survival and care-related factors such as nursing, patient services, technology, as well as reputation.

“To be consistently ranked as a Best Regional Hospital is incredibly rewarding,” said Susan Fox, President & CEO of White Plains Hospital. “We have made it our mission to bring the highest quality advanced care to our community. We are proud to provide our patients with access to world-renowned physicians, the latest technology and an amazing staff that is solely focused on providing an exceptional experience.”

The U.S. News announcement comes on the heels of White Plains Hospital once again being awarded a five-star quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and another “A” Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group for the ninth consecutive time. White Plains Hospital is the only Hospital in the Hudson Valley and Fairfield County to earn five stars.

New Rochelle library BOT inducts 2 new members

The New Rochelle Public Library (NRPL) Board of Trustees inducted Fela Cortés and Tatiana Infante at the most recent board meeting on Thursday, July 20. Cortés and Infante were elected to the board in May filling the spots vacated by Daniel Bonnet and Sarah Langlois whose terms ended on June 30. Cortés and Infante will each serve a five year term which began on July 1, 2023 and runs through June 30, 2028.

“We are thrilled to welcome Fela Cortés and Tatiana Infante as the newest members of the New Rochelle Public Library Board of Trustees,” said Whitney Barrat, President, New Rochelle Public Library Board of Trustees. “Both Fela and Tatiana are passionate about the Library’s mission to enrich the lives of the community through knowledge, learning, and community engagement. They bring a wealth of diverse experiences and expertise to the board, and we are confident their contributions will have a positive impact on our library and the community it serves,” commented Barrat.

Fela Cortés

Fela is an executive producer at Craig Cutler Studio responsible for overseeing and managing complex high-profile photo and film shoots for over a decade. Her work has graced the covers and campaigns of prestigious publications and clients worldwide. Cortés began her career as a post-production coordinator on feature films.

Beyond her professional achievements, Cortés is a dedicated volunteer who has actively participated in the Daniel Webster Elementary School Parent Teacher Association in New Rochelle, and the Young Writers and Leaders program in Portland, Maine. She currently co-leads the Webster School PTA Equity Book Club, highlighting her commitment to

community engagement and education. Cortés holds a degree from Middlebury College and resides in New Rochelle with her husband and son.

“Education has been a driving force in my life and I’ve experienced how libraries are the great equalizer in our society,” said Cortés. “I’ve watched how many first generation Americans like me, have embraced the power of literacy and education to realize our American dreams. I am very excited to support the staff and board in their efforts to ensure we have a vibrant library that welcomes and serves all members of our diverse New Rochelle community.”

Tatiana Infante

Tatiana is a staff accountant at Kensico Cemetery, responsible for payroll and employee benefits administration and reporting. Previously, Infante worked at the Greyston Foundation where she ensured that grants from federal and state funding programs met compliance requirements.

Infante was born in Colombia and moved to New Rochelle when she was in the sixth grade. She graduated from Isaac E Young Middle School, New Rochelle High School and Monroe College. She lives in New Rochelle with her husband and two daughters.

“As a trustee, I look forward to ensuring continued community engagement while also helping to increase access to the library for all New Rochelle residents,” said Infante. “It is my hope that children can continue to forge lasting memories and experience life-changing moments, just as I did at the New Rochelle Public Library when I was a child.”

In addition to the induction of Cortés and Infante, the board appointed Corey Galloway as vice president, and Lucille Renwick as secretary. Whitney Barrat will continue as president.

Fela Cortés joins the New Rochelle library board on July 20.

Tatiana Infante is inducted onto the New Rochelle Public Library Board of Trustees

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Westchester Health Department promotes breastfeeding

During World Breastfeeding Week, which runs from Aug. 1 through Aug. 7, and National Breastfeeding Month, in August, the Westchester County Department of Health recognizes the public health contribution of breastfeeding mothers, and the necessary support of employers.

Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler said: “I encourage all new mothers to give breastfeeding a chance because breast milk is best for baby, and new legislation now offers even more support to working mothers who continue to breastfeed. Breast milk provides antibodies that can protect infants from diseases before they are fully vaccinated. It can reduce their risk of Sudden Infant Death and their risk of obesity later in life, and it also has health benefits for mothers.”

This year’s World Breastfeeding Week theme is “Enabling Breastfeeding: Making a Difference for Working Parents.”

In June, new state legislation took effect that requires employers to provide private, hygienic and convenient places for nursing employees to pump breast milk, and to provide a written policy to employees about their right to express breast milk at work.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) now recommends infants breastfeed exclusively until they are six months old, and encourages parents who continue to breastfeed after solid foods are introduced at six months to continue for up to two years or more, as long as it is mutually

desired by mother and child.

Through its Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), the Health Department supports mothers who breastfeed by providing them with breast pumps, additional nourishing food, and the help of certified lactation counselors and peer counselors. Currently, 127 WIC moms are exclusively breastfeeding and 500 are partially breastfeeding.

To promote the important benefits of breastfeeding and to honor its exclusively breastfeeding WIC moms, the Westchester County Health Department WIC program is collecting photos of WIC moms breastfeeding, along with statements about what breastfeeding means to them. These photos will be shared in the County’s WIC clinics to recognize breastfeeding families and encourage continued breastfeeding. The WIC Program has three peer counselors on staff to support the individual breastfeeding needs of participants, and the agency hosts classes twice a month in English and Spanish to share information on breastfeeding.

Westchester WIC Breastfeeding Coordinator Celine De Tosellet-Perez said: “Our breastfeeding mothers are more inclined to continue breastfeeding in the early postpartum period and beyond when they have access to lactation and peer counselor support services. WIC establishes this support as early as the prenatal period to promote breastfeeding as the optimal way to nourish

infants.”

Amler also recognized the support local hospitals give new mothers as they begin breastfeeding and encouraged community support for mothers who continue to breastfeed as their babies grow.

Benefits to babies who receive their mother’s milk:

• fewer ear infections, respiratory infections and digestive infection;

• lower risk of developing diabetes or cancer;

• reduced risk of developing asthma and allergies;

• less likely to be obese later in life; and

• less likely to die from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

Benefits to women who breastfeed their infants:

• recover faster after birth and tend to lose pregnancy weight faster;

• less likely to develop diabetes;

• reduced risk for breast and ovarian cancer;

• less stress and reduced risk of postpartum depression;

• enhance their bond with their baby through skin-to-skin touching and eye contact that is shared during breastfeeding;

• save time: breast milk is always ready;

• save money by not buying formula.

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During World Breastfeeding Week, which runs from Aug. 1 through Aug. 7, and National Breastfeeding Month, in August, the Westchester County Department of Health recognizes the public health contribution of breastfeeding mothers, and the necessary support of employers.

EHS student wins big at National Leadership Conference

Eastchester High School student Kaya Nolan made a mark on the national stage this summer, as the rising junior took home a second-place finish at the Future Business Leaders of America’s National Leadership Conference, held in Atlanta, GA in late June.

Nolan was one of four EHS FBLA members—including Ava Pollicina, Nanato Kubo and Nomuun Undrakh— to represent the school at the event, which featured thousands of high school and middle schoolaged students from all over the country and abroad.

The FBLA is an organization dedicated to promoting business skills in students, from middle school to college. Each year, the National Leadership Conference offers promising youngsters a chance to learn about innovations in the business world and compete in various fields related to business, computers and social sciences.

Competing in “Advertising”—one of over 70 categories included at the conference— Nolan aced a 100-question multiple choice exam on July 28 that cemented his top two spot in the national ranks. Nolan said that while he was fairly confident he had performed well, it was a thrill to find out how he had done in relation to the rest of the field.

“It was basically a run-through of adver-

tising concepts and I felt comfortable with most of the material, but I knew that since this was on a national level, the majority of other students probably felt the same way,” said Nolan. “So, I was pretty shocked to see that I had placed as high as I did.”

EHS FBLA Advisor Lauren Stipo, who accompanied the group to Atlanta, said she was thrilled with Nolan’s performance and by the continued excellence of Eastchester’s business-minded students.

At a statewide leadership conference in April, 18 Eagles accounted for 24 top-four finishes in total.

“Kaya showed a positive work ethic and determination and with over 13,000 students competing at nationals, it requires dedication and fortitude to place 2nd,” said Stipo “We have attended nationals the past two years and both years we had a student place second in their event; FBLA allows students an opportunity to network with other students, build leadership skills and learn what it means to be a professional.

In addition to the competition, Nolan said simply attending the National Leadership Conference was an eye-opening experience. Listening to speakers, collaborating with fellow attendees in workshops and getting a chance to speak with other students from

around the country gave him a better sense of the many paths a business career could take.

One workshop he found particularly insightful—How to Succeed Without Trying Too Much—offered easy tips to follow that he believes could pay dividends someday.

“The common rhetoric is if you put in enough effort and passion, you will succeed, and I do think that holds true,” said Nolan. “But this was about smaller details, about how you present yourself, how you conduct yourself around others, and how things like that can really go a long way into impacting your trajectory.”

He also believes that speaking with students whose areas of expertise didn’t align with his own helped to broaden his worldview.

“It was also interesting to see the people with separate interests from mine,” he said. “I met one person who was interested in video game design, which is out of my peripheral, and it was just interesting to hear about what he was designing and how that pertained to the competition.”

Overall, Nolan said he has greatly enjoyed his time as a member of the FBLA and urged any EHS student who might be curious about the world of business to give the group a

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Gilda’s Club Westchester is excited to announce their first annual Tennis and Pickleball Classic event. The event will be held on Thursday, Sept. 7 from 5-8 p.m. at Sunningdale Country Club in Scarsdale.

Guests of the inaugural Tennis and Pickleball Classic will dine on a variety of Tapas treats, toast with a glass of sangria and enjoy a variety of games in between Pickleball and Tennis matches. This is a co-ed event, so grab your spouse, friends or family and join us for friendly competition on the court.

Gilda’s Club Westchester’s free programs are sustained through fundraising, grants, private donations and corporate contributions so they rely on events and major donors to keep their red doors open. This event would not be possible without the commitment of their generous sponsors including: Eve and Brant Brooks, Pam and Paul Rubin, Gerri and Andrew Sommers and In Kind sponsors: Vintolgy and Three Birds Printing.

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Toonerville Music Festival returns for 3rd year with Spin Doctors

Spin Doctors, the alternative rock band known for their hit songs “Two Princes” and “Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong,” will headline the non-profit and volunteer run 2023 Toonerville Music Festival on Sept. 23 in Pelham, now in its third year. Ticket sales through toonerville. org are already outpacing last year, festival organizers reported.

Additional performers for the all-day music event will include alt-rock duo Illiterate Light, multi-platinum selling songwriter and producer Coyle Girelli, soul-rock group Brandi and the Alexanders, Grateful Dead tribute Stella Blue’s Band, roots rock Americana band Rebecca Haviland and Whiskey Heart, and more rock, blues, R&B and folk artists for a total of 18 acts.

The event is set to run from 12-10 p.m. in the large municipal lot situated behind Rockwell’s restaurant, located at 105 Wolfs Lane, close to the Metro-North train station

in Pelham. The lot will host two stages, food trucks and beer from Captain Lawrence Brewing Company.

The festival brings two key new elements for 2023. Parents will have the option for childcare through the Pelham childcare provider DaniLee’s Helping Hands, and a silent auction including a Spin Doctors autographed guitar, recording time at the Bronxville-based studio The Loft and music lessons at School of Rock in Mamaroneck.

The festival is named for the Toonerville Folks comic strip inspired by the trolley that once carried commuters up and down Pelham’s main street to and from the train station. Residents can re-experience the historic trolley on the day of the festival as it transports concert goers and makes a continuous loop in Pelham for the event’s duration. Additional live acts will perform on the trolley, entertaining riders throughout the day.

Toonerville Music Festival is entirely volunteer run and benefits the Pelham Civic Association, a local not-for-profit that supports programs for seniors, youths, disabled and the needy.

“Toonerville is and has always been about giving back to our community,” said Warren Banholzer, one of the festival’s founders and organizers alongside John Gaenzler and Jason Jeffries. “We are proud to support the mission of Pelham Civics Association while bringing people together to enjoy a festival featuring not only nationally recognized performers, but also acts on the verge of breaking out as well as young local artists ready to showcase their talent on the big stage.”

Sponsors include Silver sponsor New York Rugby, Captain Lawrence Brewing Company, Rockwell’s American Restaurant, DaniLee’s Helping Hands, Meridian Risk Management, Westchester Collision & Recovery, Manor

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NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 5/1/23 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Ferguson Cohen LLP, 1 North Lexington Ave. Suite 401, White Plain, NY 10601. Notice of Formation of 30 DEKALB LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK I NDEX NO. 65054/2020 COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET MORTGAGE PRODUCTS, INC., MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-RS1

Plaintiff, vs.

JEAN BANCES; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ARIZONA; BRANDI TAYLOR, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE TO THE ESTATE OF VERNA V. TAYLOR; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF VERNA V. TAYLOR, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; “JANE DOE” - NAME REFUSED S/H/A JOHN DOE #1; “JOHN DOE” - NAME REFUSED S/H/A JOHN DOE #2, “JOHN DOE #3” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last ten names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants.

Plaintiff designates W ESTCHESTER as the place of trial situs of the real property

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS

Mortgaged Premises:

180 SUTTON MANOR ROAD, NEW ROCHELLE, NY 10801

Section: 1, Block: 94, Lot: 29

To the above named Defendants

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you.

NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT

THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $532,000.00 and interest, recorded on February 07, 2006, in Control Number 460160272, of the Public Records of WESTCHESTER County, New York., covering premises known as 180 SUTTON MANOR ROAD, NEW ROCHELLE, NY 10801. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above.

WESTCHESTER County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county.

NOTICE

YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home.

Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property.

Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action.

YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.

Dated: June 20, 2023

R OBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC

Attorney for Plaintiff

Matthew Rothstein, Esq.

900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590

516-280-7675

Gearing up for the gridiron

nostications, but we still do our best to take a look at the games that promise the most intrigue before that first kickoff.

Here we are; it’s finally August. With the start of the school year just around the corner, it means we’re only two short weeks away from the official start of the fall sports season. So now is as good a time as ever to take a look at some of the (presumed) high points on our local football teams’ schedules.

Of course, this should all be taken with a grain of salt. Despite the best guesses of high school football pundits, the sport is an unpredictable one; nearly every season is filled with surprises, injuries and emergent powers that challenge the preseason prog -

This year, we don’t have to wait too long for our first marquee matchup, with Harrison and Rye squaring off in a Week 0 game on Sept. 2. While it might be odd to see the two rivals doing battle so early in the season, re-classification due to enrollment numbers—Rye has been moved down to Class B—means it was the only time these two teams could square off.

Another game I’m looking forward to immensely is the Oct. 7 showdown

Mamaroneck and Carmel in Class AA. Last year, the Tigers and Rams had an absolute classic of a Class AA championship game, a

contest that easily grabbed a spot on my All-Time Mount Rushmore of High School football games. Will these two teams look different this year? Undoubtedly. Will the drama—and stakes—compare to last year’s showdown at

Later this month, the fall season will start for

White Plains High School? Who’s to say. But if I know one thing about an Anthony Vitti-coached team, its that the Tigers will primed for the challenge and dead-set on re-writing the ending to last year’s title game. And of course we’ll have

the old standbys; Tuckahoe and Haldane will square face off on Sept. 22 in a preview of the Class D Section 1 finals, Eastchester will take on Pelham—looking to avenge a loss that knocked them out of playoff contention last year—there

is no shortage of promising games between now and the final day of the season on Oct. 21. And I, for one, am happy to be along for the ride.

Harrison players compete at a 7-on-7 passing tournament in July.

real. Photo/Mike Smith

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NYAC divers grab gold at WCSC Championships

By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor

On July 31, the top divers in the area converged on the pool at Rye Golf Club to compete in the Westchester County Swim Conference Diving Championships. The event is the first in a week that celebrates the end of the summer swim season with a host of competitions to crown the county champs.

Monday’s dive championships featured boys and girls competition in three different age brackets—17U, 13U and 10U—and featured three divers from the Pelham-based New York Athletic Club taking home top honors.

In the 13U girls division, the NYAC’s Emily Dougherty topped second-place Theadora Rowbotham from the American Yacht Club with a score of 155.35 to capture gold. In the 17U boys division, Bobby Fellingham edged Siwanoy’s Anderson Vermette by less than a point with a score of 191.10. In the 17U girls division, NYAC’s Ellie Sundin—a rising senior at Mamaroneck High School— blew the field away with a score of 204.20, more than 50 points more than her next closest competitor.

Other first-place finishers included Isabel Bloomgarden (10U girls, Orienta Beach Club, 75.80), Patrick Conlan (10U boys, Larchmont Yacht Club, 86.30), and Baylen Sutcliffe (13U boys, 139.50).

According to Sundin, the week -

long championship is always a high point for the summer season, as she’s been squaring off against many of her opponents for nearly a decade.

“I’ve been doing this every summer since I was eight years old,” said Sundin. “Diving’s a really small community and it seeing the same people every year is always really nice.”

Fellingham, who is on the swim and dive team at Regis High School, said being familiar with the competition helped him to focus on his dives, knowing that he didn’t have much room for error against his accomplished opponent from Siwanoy.

“I knew it was really going to be close between me and Anderson,” he said. “I was expecting to do well, but it was really nice to end up winning.”

In each division, the top 16 finishers scored points that will go toward their club’s totals. After Thursday’s swim championships, those points will be tallied to determine which club will be crowned the 2023 WCSC Champion. Lake Isle has been dominant over the last several years and has won both of of the WCSC Championships since the event was revived after the COVID-19 pandemic.

The finals will be held at Westchester Country Club Beach Club beginning with an 8 a.m. warmup on Aug. 3, after press time.

Contact: sports@hometwn.com

Siwanoy’s Anderson Vermette extends towards the water on July 13. Vermette placed second in the WCSC Championships. Bobby Fellingham dives at Rye Golf Club on July 13. Fellingham won the 17U boys division. Photos/Mike Smith

NYAC’s Ellie Sundin attempts a dive at the WCSC Championships at Rye Golf Club on July 31. Sundin won the 17U girls division with a score of 204.20.