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City backs dredging municipal Boat Basin By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer
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The 24th annual Summerfest celebrated the final days of the season by bringing the community together for an afternoon of ice cream eating contests, potato sack races and carnival games. For more, see page 11. Photo/Taylor Brown
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 VIRUS continued on page 10
Five years after dredging Rye’s Boat Basin, city lawmakers are aiming to move forward with another plan to remove sediments around the marina, with bipartisan support from members on the City Council. According to City Manager Marcus Serrano, the Boat Basin Commission has already hired a consultant to begin creating a sediment sampling plan that will help the city prepare a proposal. The city manager said the sediment sampling and analysis plan, which is used to determine the total volume of sediment to be dredged and removed, will help the city figure out the logistics of its expected proposal and the estimated cost of the project. Typically, dredging is used to excavate shallow seas or freshwater areas to rid them of broken down material and debris. The technique is used every couple of years to keep waterways navigable and creates a clear pathway for boats. “At this point, we really don’t know how much the project is going to cost,” Serrano told the Review, explaining the estimation will rely on the results of the sediment sampling analysis, which could take until next fall to complete. For that reason, the city manager said a dredging proposal will not be a part of the upcoming
2018 budget discussions, but it will likely be relevant for the following year. “I can speak for the council and say we’re committed to ensuring that the marina remains viable for as long as possible, and that includes going forward with the dredging,” said Mayor Joe Sack, a Republican. “We’re not newcomers to the idea of dredging. We successfully dredged before and will successfully dredge again.” The city has dredged on several occasions over the last decade, including most recently in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, the most deadly and most destructive hurricane of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season, and the second-costliest one in U.S. history, as of press time, according to the National Hurricane Center. Councilwoman Emily Hurd, a Democrat and liaison to the Boat Basin Commission, said she is “appreciative” of the mayor’s support for dredging the cityowned and -operated municipal marina, located at 650 Milton Road, which provides more than 400 numbered summer boat slips. The Boat Basin, similar to the Rye Golf Club, was established as an enterprise fund, meaning it is responsible for all costs associated with the operation and maintenance of the facility so that it does not require subsidization from city taxpayers. DREDGING continued on page 8
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Westchester County to hold 9/11 blood drive
Westchester County will hold a blood drive on 9/11 in collaboration with the New York Blood Center. Photo courtesy WestchesterGov.com
County Executive Rob Astorino announced that Westchester County will once again host a blood drive with the New York Blood Center as part of the county’s “9/11 Day: Serve + Remember” activities. The drive— open to all county employees and members of the public—will take place on Monday, Sept. 11, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Westchester County Center at 198 Central Park Ave., White Plains. “A single unit of blood can save up to three lives,” Astorino said. “Please join us as we
honor the victims of 9/11 and strive to strengthen our communities through service.” To schedule an appointment or to register as a walk-in, please visit the New York Blood Center at NYBloodCenter.org. Anyone between the ages of 16 and 76 and weighing at least 110 pounds is a potential donor. Individuals over the age of 76 must produce a doctor’s note from within a month of the drive to be approved. If you have questions regarding your eligibility to give blood, please call
1-800-688-0900. For county employees wishing to donate, a shuttle van will provide transportation from the Michaelian Office Building motor pool area at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. with return trips provided as well. Dozens of other “9/11 Day: Serve + Remember” projects will be taking place from Sept. 8 through Sept. 11 in partnership with Volunteer New York! Register at Volunteernewyork. org/service or call 948-4452 for more information. (Submitted)
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What’s going on... Rye Free Reading Room
for Making Complex Decisions with Confidence and Conviction.” Make high stakes decisions with confidence. Strauss Einhorn discusses her AREA Method—a thought process designed to highlight information and navigate around mental blocks and assumptions. Copies of her book will be available for purchase.
Wiggle, Giggle Time For more information on hours and programs, visit ryelibrary.org.
On Wednesdays, there are three sessions: 9:30 a.m., 10:15 a.m. or 11 a.m. For toddlers and preschoolers. Children will wiggle to music, giggle to English as a Second Language funny rhymes and pretend to be wild and wonderStarting Tuesday, Sept. 12 from 10 a.m. to noon. ful animals in this lively interactive program with The class is for adults with a working knowledge of “Dawny Dew” Halasz. Music is a natural connecEnglish. Please come to class for an evaluation. Led tion tool. It brings people together and helps them by Val Polikoff, who is an experienced ESL teacher. interact with one another. Children are engaged The objective of this program is to help students with the use of puppets, felt board activities, nursery build their speaking fluency through various class- rhymes, and songs. Active participation by parents room activities, promoting students’ communi- and other caregivers is encouraged. This 20-minute cation and writing skills. Depending on students’ weekly musical program promotes early language level, classes will consist of reading, discussions, skills and socialization. developing short stories, introducing guided conSince space is limited, you may attend only one versations, addressing the grammar, and writing session per day. Please note that doors close five assignments. minutes after the program begins to prevent interruptions and help focus audience attention on the Spin-A-Yarn presenter. Please be prepared to enjoy the ChilOn Tuesdays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Ogden dren’s Room while waiting for the next session to Nash Room. Open to the public. This is an informa- begin. For more information, call the Children’s tional needlework and fabric arts get-together. Bring Reference Desk at 231-3162. your own project and supplies, and work and chat.
Cheryl Strauss Einhorn: ‘Problem Solved’ On Tuesday, Sept. 12 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Meeting Room. Meet Cheryl Strauss Einhorn, author of “Problem Solved: A Powerful System
Tales for Tots
On Thursday, Sept. 14 from 10 a.m. to 10:20 a.m. in the Children’s Room. Recommended for infants and toddlers. Simple picture books, finger plays and songs encourage language development and instill a
love of stories in children who are learning to talk.
Plein-Air Painting Workshop
Using Microsoft Word
On Saturday, Sept. 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rye Playland Beach. Join Larry D’Amico for a morning of plein-air painting at the beach. Please call 967-0700 or visit ryeartscenter.org for a supply list. The exact meeting point will be announced ahead of the workshop.
On Thursday, Sept. 14 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Raho Technology Center. Microsoft Word is the most frequently used word processor in business, education and home. This two-session workshop, which continues on Sept. 21, covers preparing documents with many of its numerous features. Data handling, preparing and using folders ad files, editing using the Cut-Copy-Paste function, and spell checking will be covered. First come, first served. Taught by former IBM executive Mike Negrelli.
Teen STEM: Suspension Bridge On Thursday, Sept. 14 from 4:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Ogden Nash Room. Curious about bridges? Let’s make a suspension bridge (like the Tapen Zee Bridge or the Brooklyn Bridge) and learn about the design features that make it so cool. Irum Khan will lead the way. Register at ryelibrary. org by going to the calendar of events.
Creating Yourself in Retirement: The Emotional Aspect On Thursday, Sept. 14 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:50 p.m. in the Meeting Room. For retirees and soonto-be-retirees, this program showcases various options for enhancing the quality of life in retirement. Retirement is a time of enormous change that promises emotional rewards but also has the potential for emotional dangers such as boredom, depression and addiction. Learn what to expect in transitioning retirement and how to successfully navigate this life change. Registration is required by visiting ryelibrary.org.
Flow Writing with Kristin Prevallet On Saturday, Sept. 16 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room. Are you working on a creative project but feeling stuck? This writing workshop will help you to reconnect with your process and your craft. Using techniques from hypnotherapy, you will also learn how to avoid writer’s block for good.
College Application: Extracurricular Profile and Recommendation Letters On Tuesday, Sept. 19 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Meeting Room. This workshop will provide details for how a student’s extracurricular profile and recommendation letters can best enhance their overall college applications. Through clear examples, we will examine the best ways to shine a spotlight on a student’s extracurricular activities. In addition, participants will learn who is best to seek out for college recommendation letters, how and when to approach them, and how self-reflection forms can help ensure the best possible letters are written. Participants in this workshop will leave with guided materials to help support them when creating extracurricular profiles and completing self-reflection forms. For more information, contact Jeff Hirsch, founder of College Starter, at 646-239-6864 or jeff@collegestarter.org, or visit collegestarter.org.
Rye Arts Center The Rye Arts Center is located at 51 Milton Road in Rye. For more information or to register for a program, call 967-0700 or visit ryeartscenter.org.
Painters on Location On Saturday, Sept. 16, roughly 40 professional artists will paint the town, parks, beaches, landmarks, buildings, landscapes, and scenic beauty of Rye and its surrounding areas in a one day plein-air paint-out. A reception to view the wet works will take place on September 16 at 5 p.m., with a live art auction starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Room at The Rye Arts Center. Painters on Location is free and open to the public. Additional works by the artists will be on display in the gallery starting Sept. 5. Their works will be available for purchase through a silent auction. For more information, visit ryeartscenter.org.
Fall classes Fall classes begin Monday, Sept. 25. Registration is now open. Explore an array of classes ranging from painting and ceramics, to robotics, computer coding, private and group music classes. The Rye Arts Center’s award-winning programs offer enriching and enjoyable opportunities for people of all ages. Hone your skills, feed your hobbies, and fill your schedules with fun and creativity.
Wainwright House The Wainwright House is located at 260 Stuyvesant Ave. in Rye. For more information, call 9676080 or visit wainwright.org.
Slow, Steady & Strong Vinyasa Yoga Begins Monday Sept. 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. With Laurie Jordan. This class is breath-centric and smartly sequenced to counter the fast and furious pace of life. Slow, steady, strong wins the race. Mixed level. Suitable for people with some yoga experience. For more information, call 967-6080 or visit wainwright.org.
Tai Chi for Health Mondays and Wednesdays, beginning Sept. 11 from 11 a.m.to noon. With Stu Reis. A form of Chinese exercise that consists of relaxed, gentle and fluid movements. This Yang-style short form can be practiced almost anywhere, by anyone. Benefits include increased balance and flexibility; reduced stress by increasing the sensation of relaxation; aid in better overall health; increased vitality and longevity. Levels: basic-friendly, open to all, senior-friendly. Reis also teaches a “Form Only” class on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. for advanced students. For more information, call 967-6080 or visit wainwright.org.
Therepeutic Yoga Begins Thursday, Sept. 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. With Laurie Jordan. A therapeutically oriented yoga to meet the multi-dimensional needs of each student. This gentle, breath-centered yoga practice empowers students to go inward, get quiet and listen to their bodies in order to discover their inherent ability to heal and live life well. Level: basic/beginner. For more information, call 967-6080 or visit wainwright.org. 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 10
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Rye Arts Center hosts Painters On Location Get ready, 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. The Rye Arts Center’s Painters On Location is a biennial event in which dozens of artists from throughout the northeast region paint scenes of the Sound Shore in a plein-air paint-out. First launched in 2001, Painters On Location has quickly become a local tradition, celebrating our community through art. Over the years, hundreds of paintings have been created and sold, each immortalizing beloved landmarks throughout the Sound Shore Region. Artists will set up their easels on Friday, Sept. 15 and Satur-
day, Sept. 16, locations will be posted at RyeArtsCenter.org. Some favorite locations include Rye Playland, Purchase Street, the Marshlands, local clubs, and Harbor Island Park in Mamaroneck. The event is rain or shine. On Saturday evening, enjoy a free reception at The Rye Arts Center followed by a live auction of the newly painted art works. Additional works by the participating artists will be on view starting Tuesday, Sept. 5 in The Rye Arts Center’s gallery. These paintings will be available in a silent auction closing directly after the live auction. A gallery tour will be held on Thursday, Sept. 7 at 6 p.m. to give you a chance to explore the works in the silent auction, and
learn about the participating artists whose easels you may wish to visit during the paint out. Between the live and silent auctions, nearly 70 paintings will be sold. If you are a collector or interested in finding beautiful and local art to fill your home, this is a great opportunity to meet the artists and build a personal connection to their work. Proceeds will benefit The Rye Arts Center’s extensive outreach programs. Painters On Location would not be possible without the generous support of Houlihan Lawrence. The event is also supported in part by the New York State Council on the Arts and by ArtsWestchester with funds from Westchester County government. (Submitted)
Schedule of events
Friday, Sept. 15 - Saturday, Sept. 16 Plein-Air Paint-Out: Artists will begin painting as early as 7 a.m. on Friday and return to The Rye Arts Center by 2 p.m. on Saturday.
Saturday, Sept. 16, 5 p.m. Free Reception at The Rye Arts Center: Enjoy food and drinks as you mingle with the artists and admire their work. Food will be generously provided by BareBurger and drinks will include treats from Diner Brew Co. in Mount Vernon, Good Shepherd Distillery in Mamaroneck.
Saturday, Sept. 16, 6:30 p.m. Live Auction: Bid on the still-wet paintings. Bidding paddles are $20. Participating Artists (as of August 28): Vivian Bergenthal, Bruce Bundock, Maryanne Buschini, Rosanne Cerbo, Ismael Checo, Jackie Clark, Mary Jay Costello, Elizabeth Derderian, Carol L. Douglas, Katharine Dufault, Robert Eckes, Amanda Epstein, Norma Foege, Hope Friedland, Tarryl Gabel, Elissa Gore, Janet Gunderson, Keith Gunderson, Colleen Harrigan, Vic Honigsfeld, Carolyn Lock, David Lussier, Brad Marshall, Holly Meeker Rom, Jerry S. Merrill, James Morren, Heather Patterson, Steven James Petruccio, Crista Pisano, Donna Prizzi, Linda Puiatti, Holly Meeker Rom, Polly Seip, and P.L. (Perry) Wilkins.
Family, fun and fitness at Fenom 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
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
DREDGING from page 1
The Rye Boat Basin Commission has hired a consultant to begin creating a sediment sampling and analysis plan for an upcoming proposal to dredge around the marina. The idea has earned bipartisan support from members of the Rye City Council and the city manager. File photo
If the city decides to move forward with a proposal to dredge around the marina after completing its analysis, Serrano said the project would most likely begin in October 2019 and end in Feb-
ruary 2020. He added the city will apply for state and federal aid to help fund the project. “Where we are at right now, we’re looking at any avenue we can [to fund] the
plan,” Serrano said. Deputy Comptroller Joe Fazzino could not be reached for comment as of press time. CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com
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2017 JENKINS from page 6
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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Astorino on prescription drug costs for seniors County Executive Rob Astorino is urging residents to take part in an anonymous survey that analyzes the effects of prescription drug costs on people age 65 and older in Westchester. The results of the survey will be presented to top healthcare policymakers and practitioners during a forum in Washington, D.C. “Prescription drug costs are a very real concern for our older residents,” Astorino said. “No one should have to choose between buying food or medicine, yet unfortunately that’s a story we hear way too often. We encourage everyone to share their experiences so we can provide the best support possible.” The anonymous survey is available online and takes no more than 15 minutes to complete. Please visit WestchesterGov.com/seniors to access the survey or for more information. Conducted by the Department of Senior Programs and Services, DSPS, and the Westchester Public/Private Partnership for Aging Services, the county’s “Prescription Drug Cost Survey” has already garnered national interest.
Westchester County is encouraging residents 65 years and older to fill out a survey about the effects of prescription drug costs has on their lives. Photo courtesy WestchesterGov.com
In addition to influencing local policy, the results will also be shared on the national stage as part of The Atlantic magazine’s “At What Cost? An Atlantic Forum on Prescription Drugs,” in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 3. The event will explore how to foster drug innovation while controlling costs.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to bring Westchester to the forefront of a discussion that affects so many,” said Mae Carpenter, DSPS Commissioner. “I urge all older residents, caregivers, family members and administrators to spread the word and offer their input.” (Submitted)
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as needed with larvicide all 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-nilevirus 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
Westchester County has confirmed its first case of West Nile virus in a 63-year-old resident from Briarcliff Manor. Photo courtesy WestchesterGov.com
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)
Recreation Commission celebrates The Rye Recreation Commission kicked off its 24th annual Summerfest during a cloudy Sunday afternoon, signifying the final days of summer. On Sept. 3, children of all ages were encouraged to come out to Rye Recreation Park on Midland Avenue to enjoy an afternoon of fun activities including potato sack races, water balloon tosses and games of cornhole. “It’s all about bringing the community together,” said Lisa Dempsey, a member of the city Recreation Commission. When children weren’t enjoying the field day activities, they were encouraged to get their faces painted and to participate in The Marison “Grandma” Kirby Memorial Peanut Scramble. Wrapping up the outdoor activities was a hands-free ice cream eating contest, courtesy of Longford’s OwnMade Ice Cream, won by John Breitfelder, of Rye. John, who came out with his father Matthew Breitfelder and his sister, explained that he loves ice cream, and attributed his ice cream contest victory to skill. Matthew Breitfelder explained that his family had moved to Rye a month ago, and felt the event was a way for his family to get to know the community. “I liked how there was so many people, and it was just all really happy, and [there] was a lot of people having a good time,” John said. Along with the activities, visitors could enjoy hot dogs donated by Kelly’s Sea Level by making a donation to the victims of Hurricane Harvey.
Douglas Carey, director of Summerfest, said they raised more than $200 in donations, and that the money will be donated to The Starbucks Foundation, which is accepting money on behalf of the American Red Cross. Carey said that despite the weather he “thought it was a very enthusiastic turnout.” Summerfest concluded with music from the Reddy Valentino Orchestra and the recognizing of longtime resident Ralph Vellone as the Summerfest 2017 honoree. “All of our volunteers and everyone who came were very positive,” Carey said, “and had a great time both outdoors and indoors.”
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The Reddy Valentino Orchestra provides music for guests at the 24th annual Summerfest.
Children participate in The John Andrew Kirby Memorial Potato Sack Races.
-Reporting by Taylor Brown
Visitors of all ages compete in Summerfest’s Mrs. Byrnes-Mrs. West Memorial Water Balloon Toss. Photos/Taylor Brown Children enjoy a game of golf as part of Summerfest’s field day activities.
Douglas Carey, director of Summerfest, announces the beginning of the day’s races.
Face painting was just one of the fun activities being offered to kids as part of the festivities.
Girls ages 8 and under compete in the 30-meter dash.
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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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SPORTS
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.
INSIDE
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Lifestyles of Westchester County/SEPTEMBER 2017 VOL. 5 NO.7
INSIDE WESTCHESTER COUNTY
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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