October 6, 2023

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Latimer announces successful aging conference

ON A ROLL!

Westchester County’s Department of Senior Programs and Services (DSPS) is partnering with Wartburg, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., Alpha Alpha Omega Zeta Gamma Xi Zeta chapters, and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. Beta Psi Sigma chapter, to host the Westchester County Successful Aging Conference. The Conference is being held on Friday, September 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Gatz Conference Center on Wartburg Campus, and will include panel discussions on Healthy Living, Caregiving, Housing and Credit, and Legal and Estate Planning.

Westchester County Car Show rolls into Glen Island

An array of vintage and modern cars and trucks will be on display at the Westchester County Car Show at Glen Island Park in New Rochelle on Saturday, Oct. 14, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. previously scheduled for Sunday, Sept. Sept. 24). In case of rain, the event will be cancelled.

The show will feature displays of a wide variety of collectible cars, street rods and motorcycles, all carefully restored to mint condition or modified for performance. The gates open at 8 a.m. Registration runs from 9 a.m. through 1 p.m. and the entry fee is $20 per vehicle. The awards will be given out at 2:30 p.m. The event is presented by the Westchester Street Rod Association, which will award more than 125 trophies.

Westchester County Executive George Latimer said, “In its 18th year at Glen Island Park, the Westchester Street Rod Association’s

annual car show brings together a magnificent array of vintage and modern automobiles. This event, a longstanding tradition in Westchester County for 40 years, showcases not only the passion for classic cars but also the scenic beauty of Glen Island Park, making it a must-attend experience. We’re excited to welcome car enthusiasts from all around, celebrating both the timeless vehicles and the picturesque surroundings.”

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missioner Kathy O’Connor said, “Glen Island is one of our most popular parks. Its 105 acres on Long Island Sound create the perfect setting to appreciate these vehicles and the beautiful backdrop.”

Admission is free for spectators and the parking fee is $5.

The Westchester County Car Show is sponsored by Hasselman Racing and Hyatt’s Garage & Towing.

Glen Island Park is on Weyman Ave. in New Rochelle.

Guidance and resources will be provided to participants on how to navigate their aging journey, in addition to an expo of community, non-for-profit and business exhibitors. The educational event seeks to target a diverse audience including “junior” senior caregivers, who are beginning to plan their aging journey. Participants will include senior citizens from across Westchester County.

Westchester County Executive George Latimer said: “Every senior deserves to age safely and comfortably in their own homes. The Westchester County Successful Aging Conference will connect seniors with the programs and services they need to plan for a successful future.”

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Commissioner Mae Carpenter said: “As the population of elder adults in Westchester continues to grow, we recognize the need for information, guidance and resources. Some of the issues facing our seniors today are preventable with planning and forethought. We are pleased to join with these partners to support the future of aging in place in Westchester.”

This is the first time DSPS has partnered with local sororities and fraternities in an effort to include

a younger population in their outreach.

Blue Ribbon & Pearls Foundation President Monica Bertran said: “Our mission as a foundation and sorority has been to serve the community, sharing resources and educational information that raise community consciousness. This conference focuses on including a more age-diverse audience in the eldercare conversation. It is an honor to be a part of this great team of collaborators.”

Wartburg’s Vice President of Institutional Advancement Rose Cappa Rotunno said: “Wartburg is a continuum eldercare provider and our goal as a partner in this conference is to ensure our community is aware of the many opportunities that exist, to make the process of caregiving and planning less nerve-wracking. Last minute planning only adds to an already stressful time. Having a well thought out plan of action makes the process more manageable and effective.”

Members of the planning committee include Ronnie Cox (Westchester County DSPS), Monica Bertran, Sharon Eason, Tuesday McDonald, Lesia Suarez (Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.) Rose Cappa Rotunno (Vice President Institutional Advancement, Wartburg), Deryk Hammett (Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc.) and Patricia Mulqueen (Community Advocate).

The event is underwritten with generous support from Apple Bank, Verizon, New York Presbyterian, Wartburg, HealthFirst, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.’s Alpha Alpha Omega Zeta Chapter, and Barrow Law Group. The conference is free to attend with reservations required.

For sponsorships and more information, contact Rose Cappa Rotunno at (914) 513-5179 or rcapparotunno@ wartburg.org

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Rita Mabli, Westchester Community Health Center honored at WCA’s ‘Toasting to a

Healthy Westchester’

In his keynote address at WCA’s “Toasting to a Healthy Westchester,” Michael J. Dowling, CEO, Northwell Health appealed to 250 key leaders in healthcare and business attending this annual dinner to try to solve what he called the social determinants of health, such as gun violence, poverty, obesity, and drugs and alchohol abuse. “If we don’t solve theses issues, we will never improve the health status of Americans,”he said, citing the pressures facing the industry today.

In attendance at the packed event, which celebrated the vital healthcare sector in Westchester as well as WCA’s transformative work in the industry, were New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, chair of the State Assembly health committee, Deputy County Executive Ken Jenkins, and Westchester County Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler. Two healthcare champions were honored: Rita Mabli, President & CEO of United Hebrew of New Rochelle, and the Westchester Community Health Center, under the leadership of CEO, Judith Watson. It was held at Abigail Kirsch at Tappan Hill on Sept. 20.

Dowling, introduced by Joe Simone, president of Simone Development Companies, reflected on the extraordinary successes achieved in the industry while acknowledging the increasing complexities of the healthcare business –spanning the expansion of healthcare delivery in communities, artificial intelligence applications, workforce training, and financial pressures. He outlined the challenges today’s healthcare leaders face and urged leaders in the room to take

action to meet them. “We have to be very comfortable with ambiguity. We have to be looking long term. There are a lot of issues here, but we do great work and should be very proud of what we do. Every challenge is an opportunity.”

Rita Mabli is a nationally recognized leader in senior care, having transformed United Hebrew in New Rochelle over the past 40+ years from a nursing home into an impressive campus of comprehensive eldercare where seniors can thrive. Said Mabli: “It’s rewarding to be in the company of so many dynamic, powerful, diverse, and inspiring people who share similar goals to improve the quality of life for others. But no success happens because of any one person. I am here as a direct result of the support of our incredibly hardworking and compassionate team, a visionary board of directors, and many others with me here tonight. I share this award with them.”

Under Judith Watson’s leadership, the organization formerly known as Mount Vernon Health Center has rebranded itself as the Westchester Community Health Center and is currently undergoing a $12 million upgrade to its facilities. Now serving 42K patients annually, WCHC is improving access to high-quality healthcare in primarily underserved areas. Watson acknowledged her team and said, “I may be the face of the health center, but there are 300 folks on the ground doing all of the work. The true measure of a society is how we care for our most vulnerable. That’s what we have done at Westchester Community Health Center for the past 50 years and will for years to come.”

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New Rochelle library celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

The New Rochelle Public Library is proud to announce a series of enriching events in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month featuring music and literary programs for both children and adults.

On Tuesday, October 3, 6:30 pm, the library kicked off its new NRPL Author Series. Join us for an unforgettable evening of literary exploration with Ernesto Mestre-Reed, author of “Sacrificio” in conversation with Elizabeth Joseph, Assistant Director, New Rochelle Public Library.

Set in Cuba in 1998, Sarificio is a triumphant and mesmeric work of violence, loss, and identity that explores what happens when people’s rights are taken away through its riveting portrayal of queerness and revolution.

This visionary work has been recognized as a Best Book of 2022 at Oprah Daily, Brooklyn Public Library, and Kirkus Reviews; an Editors’ Pick in BOMB Magazine, Publishers Weekly, and Kirkus Reviews: and a Most Anticipated Book in numerous print and digital media including New York Magazine, Vulture, and Buzzfeed.

Ernesto Mestre-Reed was born in Guantánamo, Cuba, in 1964. His family emigrated to

The Picture House appoints new executive director

Madrid, Spain, in 1972 and later that year to Miami, Florida. He is the author of the novels The Lazarus Rumba and The Second Death of Única Aveyano. His fiction has been called “mesmerizing” by The New York Times and “poetic and daring” by Francisco Goldman.

On Saturday, October 14, 2 p.m., Cuba Bella, Alexander McCabe’s Spanish language music group will perform. Cuba Bella draws on multiple cultural musical resources, from Cuban mambos and boleros, traditional Mexican music, Pan-African percussion and NYC jazz to create a captivating fusion of Cuban and Mexican sounds with contemporary jazz overtones. Registration requested at https:// bit.ly/NRPL_CubaBella.

On Tuesday, October 17, the NRPL Brown Bag Book Club will engage in a discussion of “A Long Petal of the Sea” by celebrated Chilean author Isabel Allende. This compelling novel, set against the backdrop of the Spanish Civil War and the struggle for freedom in Chile, offers a thought-provoking exploration of history and human resilience.

All programs take place at the New Rochelle Public Library, 1 Library Plaza, New Rochelle and are free and open to all.

The Picture House Regional Film Center announced that Clayton Bushong was named new Executive Director of The Picture House. Clayton is a creative and visionary leader with over 15 years’ experience in various roles at The Picture House Regional Film Center. For the past four months, he served as the Acting Executive Director and was most recently the Director of Programming, Business Development and Operations at the film center. Clayton has guided the artistic vision of The Picture House and, with his extensive knowledge of film, film criticism and film professionals, provides the organization with a leading voice for cinema in Southern Westchester and beyond. He also has overseen the film center’s daily operations at its two locations, Pelham and Bronxville. Among the successful programing Clayton has developed, TPH Film Club has become a hallmark of the organization since its launch in 2014. Prior to his work at TPH, Clayton was founder and CEO of Gigante Media, a state-of-the-art online marketing company that specialized in music, books and movies. In the late 1990s, Clayton also worked for Magus Entertainment. As artist manager, tour coordinator and online

developer, Clayton’s client list included Aerosmith, Carly Simon, Idina Menzel, DJ Rap, Flybanger, Jennifer Paige, Fragile and more.

In his new role, Clayton hopes to continue to work closely with partner organizations but also looks to expand TPH’s presence and impact in the Community.

“With this new landscape, I hope to make TPH more sustainable as an organization with our own initiatives, enriched programing, and enhanced concessions. As just one example, we are thrilled to launch the first phase of our multi-use space in the Bronxville Theater in late October which will offer amazing new programs to the community,” said Bushong.

Among numerous awards and recognition, Bushong has received the NYS Senator Alessandra Biaggi’s Heroes of District 34 Award, the Rotary Club of Pelham’s Person of the Year 2018 and is a four-time recipient of Westchester Magazine’s Best of Westchester.

Bushong is a long-time resident of Southern Westchester. He received his BA from University of Montana with a major in Russian Language and History.

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United Hebrew Golf outing raises $350K for senior care

Close to 250 friends, donors, community and business leaders attended United Hebrew of New Rochelle’s 37th Annual Golf Tournament on Sept. 11 at Brae Burn Country Club in Purchase. The event included an elite 18-hole golf tournament, gourmet lunch, cocktail hour and awards reception, where members of the Silverman family were honored for their long-time involvement. The hugely successful event raised more than $350,000 for the care of residents of United Hebrew’s campus in New Rochelle.

The Silvermans, including Leon Silverman, who founded Silverman Realty Group, and his daughters, Bonnie Silverman Nardozzi and Jill Silverman Greenspan, who now run the family business known as SRG 2 Partners, have been active in philanthropic causes throughout their lives. In addition to their involvement with United Hebrew, they also support UKA Kaufman

Campgrounds, United Way, and the Boca West Children’s Family Foundation. Giving back has always been central to their family’s values, noted Silverman Nardozzi, who accepted the award on their family’s behalf.

“My father-in-law, Anthony Nardozzi, lived at United Hebrew for several years and was always so happy and well cared for. We are so pleased to support this organization and the important work that you do. We are humbled and thank you for this honor,” said Silverman Nardozzi.

The golf outing is a signature fundraiser for United Hebrew, which provides comprehensive healthcare services for some of the region’s most vulnerable residents including skilled nursing and rehabilitation, assisted living and memory care, and affordable senior apartments. Donations from the event make a significant impact on the lives of the residents and families served by United Hebrew.

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Over 300 Participated in Westchester County’s Family Fun Day for Foster Families

The Westchester County Department of Social Services held its annual Family Fun Day for Foster Families on Aug. 19 at Playland Park in Rye.

Each year Westchester County organizes and invites more than 500 foster parents and children to participate in a free day in Playland Park to honor and show appreciation for the adults who have become certified foster homes. This year 300 people attended the event. It is the goal of the DSS staff to provide an enjoyable, carefree, family bonding experience. Attendees were given t-shirts, a wristband to enter the park and enjoy the rides, free parking, as well as a delicious picnic lunch at the pavilion along the Long Island Sound. It was a beautiful, sunny day as the staff greeted the families.

Westchester County Executive George Latimer stated, “Foster children represent all ethnic groups from infants through teenagers. Some children have handicap conditions and need special care. We are so grateful to all the parents who open their hearts and commit to providing a safe and stable home to these vulnerable children. We are happy to provide a special day to celebrate and show our thanks.”

Westchester County Department of Social Services (DSS) Commissioner Leonard Townes said: “This is the first year we were able to hold Family Fun Day since COVID, and we were so excited to see our families in person as well as the smiling faces as they check-in at the registration desk. It takes a special person to go through all the training and fill out the paperwork necessary to take in a child and we don’t take that for

granted.”

Sharell and Joshua Thompson, Foster Parents said, “We take being a foster parent very seriously because these children are precious gifts. They’re a great blessing to have in the home and they need love and care. As for the training— you’ll have counselors, caseworkers etc., to help guide you through the process, what to do, and what not to do.”

Currently, there are approximately 200 foster families who are part of Westchester’s foster parent network who provide temporary homes for brothers and sisters being placed together, for medically fragile children, for babies/toddlers, and for children 10 years and older. We welcome inquiries from adults of all backgrounds, ages, income levels, and marital status. There is a screening process, mandated requirements, and training provided.

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Sharell and Joshua Thompson, Foster parents.

Mahalajua Stokes, Maria Enea, Foster Parent Trainers and Yamilet Lopez, Bilingual Foster Parent Recruiter, Abbott House.

Back Row L–R: Leonard G. Townes, Westchester County Commissioner of Social Services; Deana Yarrobino, Resource Unit Senior Social Caseworker; Marisol Haralam, Manager I, Children’s Services; Anthony Christie, Child Welfare Director, Children’s Services; Syeda Ali, Resource Unit Senior Social Caseworker Front Row L–R: Karin Hargreaves, Supervisor of Casework, Resource Unit; Michelle Lugo, Resource Unit Senior Social Caseworker; Marsha Brown-Mitchell, Supervisor of Casework, Resource Unit; and Maria Planamento, Resource Unit Senior Social Caseworker.

NOTICE OF SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETING OF HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, IN THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER, NEW YORK

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a resolution of the Board of Education of Harrison Central School District, in the County of Westchester, New York, adopted on September 13, 2023, a Special District Meeting of the qualified voters of said School District will be held on Thursday, November 16, 2023

from 7:00 o’clock A.M. to 9:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time) for the purpose of the voting on the following Bond Proposition:

BOND PROPOSITION

RESOLVED:

(a) That the Board of Education of the Harrison Central School District, in the County of Westchester, New York (the “District”), is hereby authorized to construct improvements and alterations to District school buildings and sites (the “Project”), substantially as described in a plan ( the “Plan”), dated August 30, 2023, prepared with the assistance of H2M architects + engineers and School Construction Consultants, which Plan is on file and available for public inspection at the office of the District Clerk, consisting (as and where necessary) of the construction of building additions to provide additional classroom, library, resource, kitchen/cafeteria, professional development/meeting, STEM and physical fitness space; interior reconstruction and space reconfiguration; safety and security improvements, including cameras, door access infrastructure and vestibule enhancements; window replacements; ADA upgrades, including elevator and lift installations; mechanical and plumbing improvements; recreational and athletic improvements, including construction of baseball, soccer and recreation fields and relocation of playground and basketball courts; and parking and sidewalk improvements; all of the foregoing to include the original furnishings, equipment, machinery, apparatus and ancillary or related demolition, site and other work required in connection therewith; and to expend therefor, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and to the financing thereof, an amount not to exceed the estimated maximum cost of $79,530,000; provided that the detailed costs of the components of the Project as set forth in the Plan may be reallocated among such components if the Board of Education shall determine that such reallocation is in the best interests of the District;

(b) that a tax is hereby voted in the amount of not to exceed $79,530,000 to finance such cost, such tax to be levied by and collected in installments in such years and in such amounts as shall be determined by said Board of Education; and that in anticipation of said tax, bonds of the District are hereby authorized to be issued in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $79,530,000, and a tax is hereby voted to pay the interest on said bonds as the same shall become due and payable; and

(c) that not to exceed $5,000,000 available or to be available from the District’s “2023 Capital Reserve Fund,” heretofore established following voter approval on May 16, 2023, is hereby authorized to be expended to pay for a portion of such cost, and any of such amounts so expended shall offset and reduce a like amount of the taxes herein authorized.

Such Bond Proposition shall appear on the ballots to be used for voting at said Special District Meeting in substantially the following condensed form:

BOND PROPOSITION

YES NO

RESOLVED:

(a) That the Board of Education of the Harrison Central School District, in the County of Westchester, New York (the “District”), is hereby authorized to construct improvements and alterations to District school buildings and sites, substantially as described in a Plan prepared with the assistance of H2M architects + engineers and School Construction Consultants, and to expend therefor an amount not to exceed the estimated maximum cost of $79,530,000; (b) that a tax is hereby voted in the amount of not to exceed $79,530,000 to finance such cost, such tax to be levied by and collected in installments in such years and in such amounts as shall be determined by said Board of Education; and that in anticipation of said tax, bonds of the District are hereby authorized to be issued in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $79,530,000, and a tax is hereby voted to pay the interest on said bonds as the same shall become due and payable; and (c) that not to exceed $5,000,000 available or to be available from the District’s “2023 Capital Reserve Fund,” heretofore established following voter approval on May 16, 2023, is hereby authorized to be expended to pay for a portion of such cost, and any of such amounts so expended shall offset and reduce a like amount of the taxes herein authorized.

The voting will be conducted as provided in the Education Law and the polls will remain open from 7:00 o’clock A.M. to 9:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time) and as much longer as may be necessary to enable the voters then present to cast their ballots.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that for the purposes of voting, the School District has been divided into four (4) election districts and that an accurate description of the boundaries of the School Election Districts is on file and may be inspected at the Office of the District Clerk on weekdays when school is in session, during regular work hours, 8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M., at the Administrative Offices, 50 Union Avenue, Harrison, New York.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the vote will be held at the following polling places in the School Election Districts hereinafter set forth:

Election District A: At the Harrison Avenue School in Harrison, New York. Said Election District A comprises a portion of the area formerly constituting the area of Union Free School District No. 6 of the Town of Harrison, Westchester County, New York, which encompasses the area designated as the boundary line for attendance at Harrison Avenue School.

Election District B: At the Samuel J. Preston School in West Harrison, New York. Said Election

District B comprises the area formerly constituting the area of Union Free School District No. 7 of the Town of Harrison, Westchester County, New York, which encompasses the area designated as the boundary line for attendance at Samuel J. Preston School.

Election District C: At the Purchase Elementary School on Purchase Street, in Purchase, New York. Said Election District C comprises the area formerly constituting the areas of Union Free School District No. 2 of the Town of Harrison and Rye, Westchester County, New York, and Common School District No. 5 of the Towns of Harrison and North Castle, Westchester County, New York, which encompasses the area designated as the boundary line for attendance at Purchase Elementary School.

Election District D: At the Parsons Memorial School in Harrison, New York. Said Election District D comprises a portion of the area formerly constituting the area of Union Free School District No. 6 of the Town of Harrison, Westchester County, New York, which encompasses the area designated as the boundary line for attendance at the Parsons Memorial School.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for Absentee Ballots may be obtained at the Office of the District Clerk, 50 Union Avenue, Harrison, New York. Written requests for absentee ballots must be made at least 7 days and not more than 30 days prior to the Special District Meeting, November 16, 2023. If the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, the completed application must be received by the District Clerk no later than 3:45 P.M. (Prevailing Time) on November 9, 2023. If the Ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter, the completed application must be received by the District Clerk no later than 3:45 P.M. (Prevailing Time) on November 15, 2023. No absentee ballot shall be counted unless it shall have been received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 P.M. on November 16, 2023.

A list of all persons to whom Absentee Ballots shall have been issued and a list of all military voters to whom Military Ballots shall have been issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District at the Office of the District Clerk, on each of the five days prior to the day of said Special District Meeting, except Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, between the hours of 8:30 A.M. o’clock and 3:30 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time). Any qualified voter may file a written challenge of the qualification of a voter whose name appears on such list, stating the reasons for the challenge.

FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that although voting machines will be used to record the votes on Thursday, November 16, 2023, there will be no registration of voters in advance of said vote. Accordingly, all persons shall be entitled to vote as aforesaid who present themselves at the polls, who are not challenged while in the polling place, and who execute a statement, to be provided by the Board of Education, indicating that they possess the following qualifications:

1. A citizen of the United States;

2. Eighteen years of age; and 3. A resident of the School District for a period of 30 days next preceding November 16, 2023.

Pursuant to Education Law Section 2018-c, all new persons offering to vote at any school district meeting or election for which registration is not required, shall provide one form of proof of residency. Acceptable proof of residency shall be a driver’s license, a non-driver identification card, a utility bill, or a voter registration card.

NOTICE IS FURTHER HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the Harrison Central School District by requesting and returning a registration application to the District Clerk in person, by mail to the Office of the District Clerk, 50 Union Avenue, Harrison, New York 10528 or by email to districtclerk@harrisoncsd.org. The request for the registration application may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the registration application by either mail, fax or email. Military voter registration application forms must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 o’clock P.M. on October 20, 2023.

NOTICE IS FURTHER HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are qualified voters of the Harrison Central School District, may request an application for a military ballot from the District Clerk in person, by mail to the Office of the District Clerk, 50 Union Avenue, Harrison, New York 10528 or by email to districtclerk@harrisoncsd.org. In such request, the military voter may indicate their preference for receiving the application by mail, fax or email. A military voter must return the original military ballot application by mail or in person to the office of the District Clerk at 50 Union Avenue, Harrison, New York 10528. In order for a military voter to be issued a military ballot, a valid military ballot application must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 o’clock P.M., on October 20, 2023. Military ballot applications received in accordance with the foregoing will be processed in the same manner as a non-military ballot application under Section 2018-a of the Education Law. The application for military ballot may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the military ballot by mail, fax, or email. Military ballots will be mailed or otherwise distributed no later than 25 days before said Special District Meeting.

NOTICE IS FURTHER HEREBY GIVEN, a military voter’s original military ballot must be returned by mail or in person to the office of the District Clerk at 50 Union Avenue, Harrison, New York 10528. Military ballots shall be canvassed if they are received by the District Clerk before the close of polls on November 16, 2023 showing a cancellation mark of the United States Postal Service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States Government; or received not later than 5:00 o’clock P.M. on November 16, 2023 and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto, with a date which is ascertained to be not later than the day before said Special District Meeting.

Only qualified voters will be permitted to vote.

BY THE ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, HARRISON CENTRAL

SCHOOL DISTRICT

Dated: September 13, 2023

Michelle DeCarlo District Clerk

County Parks to loan vacuums to reduce Spotted Lanternflies

Earlier this year, the Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation acquired high-powered vacuums to help reduce the number of Spotted Lanternflies in County Parks and has since acquired 10 more designated to loan to local municipalities.

Municipal employees can request vacuums through a request form; equipment is given out on a first come, first served basis. Westchester County Executive George Latimer said, “Westchester County is taking proactive steps to combat the Spotted

Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation, Kathy O’Connor said, “Our parks have seen tremendous success in utilizing vacuums to help reduce the number of Spotted Lanternflies. I’m thrilled we have acquired additional vacuums to help other parts of the County do the same.”

Westchester County is collecting data from the municipal employees who use the vacuums to help track exact locations of Spotted Lanternflies. Information can be shared with the County by scanning a QR code that is placed on the vacuums. Data

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An uninspiring start

This was supposed to be a glorious time for New York football. One team coming off an unexpected playoff run with its coach—and quarterback—of the future, the other making a true “win now” splash by bringing in one of the game’s best signal-callers to lead a defensively-stacked squad to a deep playoff push.

That optimism didn’t last long, did it?

Through the first month of the NFL season, one thing has been clear; the 2023-2024 campaign is not going the way of the Jets or the Giants. Football fans that had once been eager to tune in each week now blanch at the thought of Sundays, either because of

improbably happenstance or because they’re beginning to realize they’d made a serious mistake in evaluating their team’s chances, as the two MetLife tenants have but two wins to share between them as the calendar hits October.

For the Jets, at least there’s an answer to the question “What happened?”

Four plays into the season, celebrated free agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers—the savior of the franchise—goes down with a season-ending injury, capping a short, yet inevitable first year for Gang Green. It’s the type of occurrence Jet fans have been conditioned to expecting for quite some time now.

For the Giants, there hasn’t been one particular culprit; it’s just that the team has failed to live up to expectations in every single facet

of the game, from the coaching to the tackling, to the line play, to the development of our new “franchise” QB.

In four short weeks, two fanbases in one city have gone from—what they thought—eyeing a transformative year for their franchise to utter dejection.

For the Jets, at least, there is a silver lining. Zach Wilson, the former first round pick, showed some signs of life in a 23-20 loss to Kansas City this week, and the defense finally played to form, leading some to believe that, with a few positive breaks, maybe things can turn around.

For the Giants, on the other hand there is no such comfort. It’s quite possible that a team once thought of as a playoff contender may in fact be among the worst in the sport.

So what’s left for us to do as local football fans?

Not a whole lot. Any way you slice it, it’s going to be a long, frustrating season that provides none of the highs

or thrills we were expecting when the year kicked off. My advice? Lose your Saquon jerseys in the back of the closet and star gearing up for basketball season.

I mean, there’s no possible way the Knicks will let us down, right?

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Through the first four weeks of the NFL season, neither resident of MetLife Stadium has acquitted itself well. For Jets and Giants fans, the 2023-2024 season is looking like a lost cause.

Garnets bury Huskers for third straight win

By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor

Boys Soccer Non League Rye Yorktown

@ Game Notes

Port Chester HS

Coming into Saturday’s game against Yorktown, the Rye boys soccer team was focused on just one thing; getting off to a quick start. They manage to do just that and rode that early success to yet another win, topping the Huskers 2-0 for their seventh win of the year.

Tommy Broderick got things going just a few minutes into regulation, converting on a header off a pass from Charlie Margiloff to give the Garnets an early lead.

According to Broderick, the Garnets have been at their best this year when scoring early, so the pregame strategy centered

around pushing the pace.

“We scored pretty early and we feel like we’re pretty good when we get that early goal and keep it going,” said Broderick. “In that last game against Pelham [which the Garnets won 2-1] we knew we let them hang around too long so we wanted to play aggressively from the start.”

Rye forced the action for most of the game, netting their second goal in the second half, when a Broderick assist led to a goal from Margiloff.

Max Crothall made five saves to preserve the shutout for the Garnets one day after Rye’s home turf was rendered unplayable by Friday’s storm surges. As a result, the contest was played at a neutral field, as Port Chester High School allowed their neighbors the use of their facilities.

The Garnets are now 7-2 on the season, with their only losses coming against undefeated teams in Tappan Zee and Eastchester.

Due to reclassification, Eastchester—a long time Class A rival of the Garnets—has moved to Class AA, leaving the Garnets and Dutchmen as two of the top contenders for the Class A

crown this year.

“We know that if we’re going to go far, we’re probably going to have to beat Tappan Zee,” said Broderick. “So we’re just going to have to continue to work on get-

ting better each day.”

The Garnets will take on a defensive-minded Edgemont team on Oct. 3—after press time—before earning another crack at Eastchester on Oct. 7. Yorktown (3-6) will look to

bounce back from Saturday’s loss when they take on undbeaten Byram Hills (6-03) on Tuesday afternoon.

“We just want to keep this momentum going,’” said Broderick. “Right now, we’ve

built our winning streak to three games, and we’re just going to try to keep this going.”

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• Charlie Margiloff and Tommy Broderick had 1G, 1A each.

• Max Crothall made 5 saves.

• Rye has won 3 straight games.

9/30/23

Max Crothall makes a save against the Huskers. Crothall had five stops to keep a clean sheet. Photos/Mike Smith

Rye and Yorktown battle for a loose ball at Port Chester High School. The game was moved to a neutral site after Friday’s storm flooded the Garnets’ turf.

Tommy Broderick delivers a header against Yorktown on Sept. 30. Broderick had a goal and an assist in the Rye win.