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toasting success
County board votes to cede control of Rye Playland By JAMES PERO Staff Writer
The popular Taste of Mamaroneck Wine Trail held its 10th annual event on Sunday, May 1. Participants willing to brave the inclement weather had the opportunity to ride a trolley and sample drinks and cuisine from many of the shops along the trail. For more, see page 6. Photo/Kiley Stevens
Teenager stabbed near Isaac E. Young Middle School By SIBYLLA CHIPAZIWA Editorial Assistant On Wednesday, May 4 at approximately 8:23 a.m., the New Rochelle Police Department responded to a report in the area of Isaac E. Young Middle School, located at 270 Centre Ave., regarding an eighth-grade student who had been stabbed. Upon arrival at the scene, officers located a 14-year-old male
student who appeared to have been stabbed in his torso. He was treated by ambulance personnel and was transported to an area hospital. It appears that his injuries are not life-threatening. The victim is currently being treated at Jacobi Medical Center. Although it is early in the investigation, it appears that another eighth-grade student at the school, a 13-year-old male, is the suspect in this incident. He was
in the custody of the Police Department’s youth officers and the investigation is ongoing. The City School District of New Rochelle released a statement acknowledging the incident, which appears to have taken place on Trinity Place, and said that it would fully cooperate with police in the investigation. Isaac E. Young Middle School was placed on lockout and lockdown until 9 a.m. on May 4 as
a safety precaution. During that time, the suspect was apprehended and turned over to the Police Department after he returned to the school grounds. In a statement released by the school, before the incident occurred, the two students had attended an Open Morning program at the middle school before the start of the school day. stabbed continued on page 8
A roller coaster ride between the management company Standard Amusements and Westchester County came to a close on Monday night after the county Board of Legislators voted overwhelmingly to move forward with a 30-year agreement transferring control of Rye Playland. “I cannot be more thankful to County Executive [Rob] Astorino and the Westchester Board of Legislators for their vote of confidence,” said co-founder of Standard Amusements Nicholas Singer, who sat in the audience as the votes were cast. “This is a wonderful day for Westchester.” On May 2, the Board of Legislators approved the agreement—which has undergone several transformations since its introduction in June 2015— committing the county and its taxpayers to $32 million in capital improvements for the ailing amusement park. The final vote passed by a margin of 13-4. While many legislators from both sides of the political aisle accepted the agreement, touting its pragmatism, Democratic legislators Catherine Parker of Rye, Ken Jenkins of Yonkers, Catherine Borgia of Ossining and Alfreda Williams of White Plains outright rejected it. “When you have a partner, that means you’re sharing in the
risk, and sharing in the reward,” Jenkins said at Monday’s meeting. “But if we want to sit here and try to suggest this is a partnership arrangement; our partner is putting up $5 million in four months, we’re putting up $32 million, tonight… I don’t know what you call that.” The ratified agreement will see Standard expand on its initial investment of $5 million, which will go toward new rides, and eventually invest another $27 million of its own money into the park over the course of a 5-year period. For now, the county will continue to co-manage the park with Standard, and according to county administration officials, the company will take over full control of the park’s management after 50 percent of the county’s agreed to capital investments have been made. Tentatively, the administration has set a date for transition for Nov. 1, 2018. According to the agreement, when the county has expended 50 percent of the $32 million in proposed capital projects, they will also begin sharing 8 percent of Standard’s profits; a number that will incrementally rise to 12 percent by the deal’s end. Projects outlined in the deal include rehabilitation of the park’s shoreline, infrastructure and new rides. playland continued on page 5
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Cuomo reaffirms plans for Soundlink connection By ANGELA JORDAN Staff Wrter Following the recent adoption of the New York state budget for the 2016-2017 fiscal year, Gov. Andrew Cuomo again brought up his plan to build a bridge or tunnel across the Long Island Sound. During his remarks at the Association for a Better New York luncheon on April 12, Cuomo, a Democrat, doubled down on his initiative to build a connection between the mainland and Long Island. In early January, he proposed to connect Suffolk County to Westchester, the Bronx or Connecticut via tunnel, but during the April luncheon, he was more specific suggesting building a bridge between Nassau County and Westchester or the Bronx. “Don’t tell me [building a Soundlink bridge] is not economic; cars and trucks would save hours, literally, with that one modification,” Cuomo said. “It’s only 12 miles, it can be done.”
The first step in pursuing this project would be to conduct a feasibility study that would look at the practicality of the idea, and would measure the cost of construction and future maintenance, in addition to how it would affect factors like traffic and the environment. In January, Cuomo said he would like to spend $5 million conducting a feasibility study for his proposed tunnel. According to state Sen. George Latimer, a Rye Democrat, there were no funds in the adopted state budget that were specifically itemized for a feasibility study, but the money could potentially be collected by the governor’s office from a larger pool designated for multiple potential projects, most likely the state Department of Transportation’s $27 million capital budget. While there is currently no timetable to complete the feasibility study, state officials expect the study to be conducted soon. Latimer described the opposition
to the project as “significant in both Westchester and on Long Island,” and reiterated his personal, ongoing opposition to the project, citing excess traffic, the cost of construction and environmental impact as some reasons to reject the idea. This new proposal hit close to home particularly in the city of Rye, where a bridge was proposed by Robert Moses and former Gov. Nelson Rockefeller in the late 1960s and pursued for several years thereafter. However, facing significant opposition from both local officials and state legislators at the time, the Oyster Bay-Rye Bridge never came to fruition. When Cuomo initially announced a revival of this idea in January, Rye City Mayor Joe Sack responded in his State of the City address with strong opposition to the idea pledging to “topple the tunnel.” Sack told the Review in January that if a feasibility study were to be conducted, he would want to take an active role in monitoring its completion. He
Gov. Andrew Cuomo reiterated his intentions earlier this month to build a bridge that runs from either Westchester County or the Bronx to Long Island. The idea continues to be criticized by Westchester officials as being too expensive and impractical. File photo
said he didn’t believe “any legitimate feasibility study would indicate that a tunnel or bridge
would be a good idea.” Sack could not be reached for additional comment as of
press time. CONTACT: angela@hometwn.com
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What’s going on... The New Rochelle Public Library
The New Rochelle Public Library has reopened the Memorial Highway entrance, but the Lawton Street entrance is scheduled to be closed for construction and is expected to be completed by fall 2016. While construction is underway, the only handicapped-accessible entrance will be the reopened Memorial Highway doors, which have a ramp leading down from street level. There will be additional handicapped-designated parking spaces on Memorial Highway. The only book drop at the main library will also be located by this doorway. Patrons may also return books by using the book drop at the Hugh Doyle Center located at 94 Davis Ave., or in front of the Huguenot Children’s Library, located on North Avenue in front of New Rochelle High School. Visit nrpl.org for more information on these and other events and programs. Both public library locations will be closed on Sunday, May 8 for Mother’s Day.
Art exhibit: ‘Our Children, Our Artists’ The 35th annual ‘Our Children, Our Artists’ exhibit, which will be on display through Wednesday, May 11 in the Lumen Winter and Community Galleries, features the art work of children from the seven New Rochelle public elementary schools. The gallery is free and open to the public.
Friends monthly Big Book Sale On Saturday, May 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in in the main library’s lobby. A large array of quality used books—from popular novels, mysteries and nonfiction in hardcover and paperback, to children’s books, CDs and DVDs—will be available for purchase at very affordable prices. The executive board of the Friends of the Library coordinates the book sales, with the assistance of other
Friends’ volunteers. Money realized from book and a working knowledge of a keyboard and a sales are used to underwrite the library’s extensive mouse is required. Participants must attend all sessions. This workshop is free and open to the pubpublic programs. lic. Registration is required. For more information TASC Prep Class or to register for this workshop, call 632-7878 ext. The next TASC prep class will take place on 3737. Saturday, May 7 from noon to 2 p.m. in the secThe College of New Rochelle ond floor Conference Room. New York state is no longer giving the GED test, and instead is administering the TASC, Test for Assessing Secondary Completion, to receive a NYS High School Equivalency diploma. Prep classes are free and open to the public. Registration is not required.
Job search coaching On Tuesday, May 10 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the main library’s Business Opportunity Center on the second floor. Are you searching for a job and don’t know where to start? Have you been applying for lots of jobs but not getting responses? Wherever you are in the job search process, the job search coach can help. There’s no need to make an appointment, simply stop in during job search coaching hours and the coach will work with you to meet your needs. It’s helpful to be prepared with a pen, calendar and notebook when you come in for job search coaching. If you have a resume, bring a hard copy and send a copy to yourself by email and to the job search coach at btopjobreadinesscoach@gmail. com.
Introduction to Microsoft Word in Spanish This workshop, held on Tuesday, May 10 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the third floor Computer Lab, will be an introduction to the computer program Microsoft Word in Spanish. This workshop is free and open to the public. Registration is required. For more information or to register for this workshop, call 632-7878 ext. 3737 or visit the reference desk on the second floor.
Fundamentals of Microsoft Excel Learn to create, edit and format a simple spreadsheet, perform calculations, save, print and open files in Microsoft Excel on Wednesday, May 11 from 10 a.m. to noon in the third floor Computer Lab. This four-session, hands-on class is for new users; however, a basic understanding of Windows
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Summer programs at Ward Elementary The College of New Rochelle Graduate School provides summer programs at William B. Ward Elementary School in New Rochelle for children ages 3 to 10. The program runs from June 30 through July 29, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Young Explorers, for children ages 3 to 5, will participate in group activities involving small group instruction for literacy and early number sense, music and movement, dramatic play, creative arts and block building. Children ages 6 to 8 in the Explorers program will engage in group activities including social studies, STEM programs, literacy and math, nature, dramatic play, outdoor play and movement. The oldest campers, ages 8 to 10, will be part of the Discovery program which features hands-on STEM projects in LEGO robotics and 3-D printing, literacy and mathematics enrichment, social studies and science, outdoor experiences, creative arts, and music and movement. The 3-D printers are funded by New Matter’s Educate and Inspire Grant. Mentor teachers and CNR graduate students work collaboratively, creating developmentally appropriate curriculum based on the goals of the Common Core for each classroom. Designed to be engaging and enriching, the curriculum’s themes connect the learning across subject areas. Small group and individualized instruction is integrated into the daily program in order to insure the progress of each child. The camp is located at the Ward Elementary School in New Rochelle. Tuition is $1,250, with limited scholarships available. For further information regarding this opportunity, email Dr. Candace Barriteau Phaire at csp@cnr.edu.
Middle School Drop-In Program The Middle School Drop-In Program offers a variety of activities for youth in grades five through seven, completed as of June 2016. It runs from June 27 to Aug. 5 (no program on July 4) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The program takes place at both Isaac E. Young and Albert Leonard middle schools. Activities include, but are not limited to: arts and crafts, sports (tennis, basketball, volley-
ball and soccer) and board games. A peanut-free lunch is also included. This year, due to cutbacks, there is a $60 supply fee in order to register. Applications are available 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday in the Youth Bureau Office, 515 North Ave. in New Rochelle, and online at newrochelleny.com/youth. For more information, contact the Youth Bureau at 654-2045.
Summer day and preschool camps Registration continues for the city of New Rochelle Department of Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camps and Preschool Camp. All run from July 5 to Aug. 12. The Summer Day Camps will be held at William B. Ward and Jefferson elementary schools. For graduating kindergarteners through fifth grade, these camps features sports, games, performing arts, nature, tennis, weekly swimming and themed activities as well as day trips. The cost for Ward school camp is $600, $650 after May 20, for the six-week session, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Early drop-off and day trips are offered at an additional charge. The cost for Jefferson school camp is $580, $630 after May 20. Three-day trips will be included. Camp hours are 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. The Preschool Camp will be held at Webster school. For children ages 3 to 5 (campers must be 3 years old by July 2, 2016), this camp features social learning through arts and crafts, music, movement skills, language, literature, indoor and outdoor play, and weekly themed special activities. Cost is $800 for the six-week session, $850 after May 20. Camp hours are 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Application deadline is May 20, or until all spots are filled. For further information or to register, call the Department of Parks and Recreation at 654-2087. To download a brochure and forms, visit newrochelleny.com/programs.
New Rochelle Youth Bureau Summer in the City On Thursday, May 12 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Beckwith Pointe Club, 700 Davenport Ave. in New Rochelle. The New Rochelle Youth Bureau invites you to their first summer employment fundraiser, Summer in the City. Join the Youth Bureau for an evening of music, dancing, open bar, food stations, raffles and more. Tickets are $55 in advance, $65 at the door. Limited space is available. All proceeds will support summer youth employment. Donations are welcome. For more information and/or to purchase tickets, call 654-2045, email sgomez@newrochelleny. com or visit newrochelleny.comyouth. The Youth Bureau office is located at 515 North Ave. and is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 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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playland from page 1
Some members of the Democratic caucus have repeatedly warned against the agreement’s lack of profit sharing throughout deliberations, however. “If Standard wants to have a good public-private partnership with the county, they should go back and think about what they could offer,” Parker told the Review last week. A former, more expensive iteration of the agreement, which was introduced in March, would have put taxpayers on the line for $58 million in proposed capital projects, with the inclusion of costly projects for the park’s colonnades and tower, totaling $20 million. Critical renovations to the park’s historic pool were also removed from the current agreement after costs to improve the structure soared to an estimated $10 million. The agreement struck between the county and Standard comes after years of negotiations between the administration of Republican County Executive Rob Astorino and various private partners. As one of his goals upon taking elected office in 2010, Astorino set out to alter the future of Playland, sending out a request for proposals to reinvent the park for the 21st century that same year. Previously, in 2014, a proposed agreement between the county administration and Rye-
Co-founder of the management company Standard Amusements, Nick Singer, left, spent time at Playland as a child, and will now help direct the future of the park. Photos/Andrew Dapolite
based nonprofit Sustainable Playland Inc., Astorino’s preferred choice, was shot down after pushback from Rye residents who decried the agreement’s addition of an 82,000-square-foot field house in the park’s parking lot which abutted a residential neighborhood. Now, however, Astorino’s administration is confident that the newest deal will benefit both taxpayers and the 88-year-old amusement park’s future. “We started with a blank
piece of paper for how to save Playland six years ago,” Astorino, a Republican, said in a released statement following ratification of the agreement with Standard. “Now we are taking a historic step forward. The capital, the operator and the vision are in place to protect both taxpayers and the Dragon Coaster for years to come.” Playland will open for the season on Saturday, May 7. CONTACT: james@hometwn.com
County Legislator Catherine Parker, a Rye Democrat who has been vocal about her disapproval of the agreement, was one of four Democrats to vote against the 30-year deal on Monday night in White Plains.
Have you ever wondered if you could turn your hobby into a career? If you have a hobby you are passionate about, you may have wondered how you might be able to spend more time with your hobby and less time at work. Or maybe you are one of those lucky people whose hobby is actually an adjunct to your job, but you have not taken steps to monetize the hobby into a part of your business so you can do both at the same time. “Who is going to hire someone who loves to study the decorative and/or fine arts?” you may ask yourself. That is the question I asked myself when I, Alison Ho, marketing and communications coordinator at the American Society of Appraisers, was a real estate professional and my hobby was antiques. When I finally decided to segue into a new career, I looked to appraising antiques and decorative arts. So I know from experience, it is possible to change careers and/or turn a hobby into a career. But you do have to get some formal training. Enter the American Society
of Appraisers. ASA is a worldrenowned and respected international organization devoted to the appraisal profession. As the oldest and only major appraisal organization representing all appraisal specialists, ASA is devoted to providing the highest possible standards in all areas of ethics, professionalism, education and designation criteria. The society has allowed me to grow as an appraiser and has given me many opportunities and outlets, from program development to speaking engagements, teaching assignments, appraisal assignments and peer contacts. ASA offers not only the full Appraisal Studies Program, but also an Appraisal Summer Camp, which is a boot camp for fast-tracking one’s education, perfect for those look-
ing to actually make a career move, expand a current career by monetizing knowledge, or just get a feel for appraising to see if a career move is the right one for them. The fifth annual Summer Appraisal Camp takes place from June 3 through June 19 at Purchase College. This accelerated summer program enables students to earn your Purchase College Appraisal Studies Certificate in just a little more than two weeks. Sometimes, all you need for success is the right connection, the right education and a choice of educational opportunities. Learn more about becoming a personal property appraiser by visiting ASA online at appraisers.org or calling 800-272-8258. (Submitted)
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wine trail By KILEY STEVENS Staff Writer
Patrons of the village of Mamaroneck hit the dusty trail on Sunday, May 1 for the 10th annual Taste of Mamaroneck Wine Trail, an event held by the Chamber of Commerce to promote local businesses. The trail included 19 stops along and around Mamaroneck Avenue, where participants sampled different wines and signature dishes. According to the chamber’s administrator, Pam Moran, despite the day’s cool and rainy weather, the event brought out approximately 300 people. “Considering the weather, it was very well-attended and we did not have bad reviews of any of the trolley stops,” Moran said. She added that approximately 200 people preregistered for the event, while another 100 or so showed up at Harbor Island Park to register the day of. A large crowd gathered near the park’s entrance at 12:30 p.m. to wait for the trolley to take them along the trail, where the Chamber of Commerce passed out wristbands and complimentary
Smoked brisket served atop a cheddar cornbread and garnished with pickled jalapeño was one of the Smokehouse Tailgate Grill’s featured dishes during the 10th annual Mamaroneck Wine Trail.
umbrellas to the half-soaked patrons standing in the rain. Once on the trolley, people shook out their umbrellas and got warm as they headed toward the wine trail. Clare Santora, of Pelham, told the Review that this was her fifth time attending the wine trail. “There are all different types of food, and you get to try many different types of things,” she said. Santora added that normally, she and her friends walk from stop to stop, but because of the rain, they decided to take the trolley for the first time. Although the event is a great way to spend a day with friends, it
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Tony Cables, center, a server at Smokehouse Tailgate Grill on Mamaroneck Avenue, serves wine and jokes with patrons at last week’s 10th annual Mamaroneck Wine Trail event.
also benefits restaurateurs in Mamaroneck. Richie Becker, owner of 360 American Grille on Mamaroneck Avenue, said that his restaurant has been participating in the wine trail since the restaurant’s opening four years ago. “We get some of our best customers from [the wine trail] every year,” said Becker, adding that he loves the event. For the day’s event, his restaurant showcased dishes of Brussels sprouts with gorgonzola, smoked brisket and a southwestern salad: a mix of lettuce, black beans, roasted corn, cheese, peppers, onions and cranberries with a cranberry blush vinaigrette. “[The event] brings people in to see the friendly village of Mamaroneck,” Becker said. He added that hopefully, the event introduces people to the many restaurants on Mamaroneck Avenue, and brings them back again in the future. Jim Mulcahy, of Larchmont, said that this kind of event is exactly how merchants get more customers. “They’re displaying their wares for us, obviously so that we will come back again,” he said. Mulcahy has been a professional in the produce business for more than 40 years, and has been attending the wine trail for the last five years with a large group of friends whom he has known for nearly 50 years. “We’re still hanging tough,” he laughed. His crew of people was the liveliest of the bunch, filling the small entryway of the Smokehouse Tailgate Grill, a
The Taste of Mamaroneck Wine Trail, which took place on Sunday, May 1, allowed participants to try wine and food at 19 different restaurants and shops in the village. Photos/Kiley Stevens
new restaurant on Mamaroneck Avenue. The Smokehouse, as it is known colloquially, made its debut on the wine trail this year. Co-owner of the restaurant, Mike Hofer, told the Review that in New Rochelle, where
their other storefront is located, there aren’t as many community events like the wine trail. “Events like these are one of the reasons we wanted to open in Mamaroneck,” Hofer said. CONTACT: kiley@hometwn.com
A look inside the trolley, which bused patrons from Harbor Island Park to 19 different stops along the trail.
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ShopRite of New Rochelle will feature on Cheerios box
ShopRite of New Rochelle store associate Levonne Johnson, center, of the Bronx, and customer service manager Josie Long, right, of Purdys, point to their photos on a special edition Cheerios box at an in-store ceremony on March 18. The two were selected to appear on 150,000 special edition Cheerios boxes in recognition of their store’s fundraising efforts—which raised $20,196—during the annual ShopRite Partners In Caring Cheerios Contest, sponsored in partnership with General Mills. Contributed photo
ShopRite associates across six states banded together last September in a friendly competition sponsored by ShopRite and General Mills, the annual ShopRite Partners In Caring Cheerios Contest. With a “Lending a Hand for Hunger” theme, ShopRite associates collected donations at check-out and held various in-store events, raising $1.3 million to support regional food banks in communities served by ShopRite stores. Each of the 40 top-fundraising ShopRite stores was awarded with the selection of two ShopRite associates to be featured on a special edition Cheerios box. These customized Cheerios boxes, sold exclusively at ShopRite, were unveiled at in-store celebrations during the month of March. Additionally, each winning store was awarded funds ($3,000 for the top 5 stores, and $500 for the remaining winning stores), that will be presented to local food pantries chosen by their store team. Among this year’s winning stores is ShopRite of New Rochelle, which raised $20,196 and selected Josie Long, of Purdys, and Levonne Johnson, of the Bronx, to be featured on 150,000 special edition Cheerios boxes for their store’s commitment. The box were unveiled during a ceremony at ShopRite of New Rochelle, located at 8 Joyce Road in New Rochelle, on Friday, March 18. “The 81 ShopRite associates featured on this year’s special edition Cheerios Box represent the caring and compassion that has come to symbol-
ize the fight against hunger and the commitment of ShopRite Partners In Caring,” said Christine Magyarits, spokesperson for ShopRite Partners In Caring. “Since ShopRite Partners In Caring began in 1999, a total of $40 million has been donated to local food banks to feed the hungry in our communities. The Cheerios box contest is one of our favorite annual events and highlights many of our ‘partners’ in the fight against hunger—our dedicated ShopRite associates, our generous customers, and one of our long-time vendor partners, General Mills, who shares our passion for helping those in need of food assistance.” The winning stores include: New Jersey: ShopRite of Berlin, ShopRite of Byram, ShopRite of Chews Landing, ShopRite of Clark, ShopRite of Clinton, ShopRite of Columbia Park in North Bergen, ShopRite of Delran, ShopRite of Fischer Bay in Toms River, ShopRite of Flemington, ShopRite of Franklin, ShopRite of Glassboro, ShopRite of Greenwich Township, ShopRite of Hammonton, ShopRite of Hillsborough, ShopRite of Metro Plaza in Jersey City, ShopRite of Landis in Vineland, ShopRite of Lawnside, ShopRite of Lyndhurst, ShopRite of Mansfield, ShopRite of Marmora, ShopRite of Medford, ShopRite of Mullica Hill, ShopRite of Newton, ShopRite of Ramsey, ShopRite of Somers Point, ShopRite of Spotswood, ShopRite of Stirling, ShopRite of Succasunna, ShopRite of West Deptford, ShopRite of Williamstown.
New York: ShopRite of Bedford Hills, ShopRite of Croton in Croton On Hudson, ShopRite of Fishkill, ShopRite of Forest & Richmond in Staten Island, ShopRite of Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island, ShopRite New Rochelle. Pennsylvania: ShopRite of Brodheadsville, ShopRite of Hatfield, ShopRite of Snyder Avenue in Philadelphia. Connecticut: ShopRite of Canton. ShopRite Partners In Caring is a year-round, community-based, hunger-fighting initiative that works with more than 50 food industry manufacturers to provide $3 million annually to qualified charitable agencies in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania—all the states where ShopRite stores operate. Since its inception in 1999, ShopRite Partners In Caring has donated $40 million to more than 2,000 charities. ShopRite Partners In Caring supports emergency food pantries, soup kitchens, homeless shelters, child care centers, battered women’s shelters, senior citizen programs, drug rehab centers, programs for the mentally and physically disabled, afterschool programs and other organizations that aid those in need. The ShopRite Partners In Caring Fund was established in 2002 as a component fund of the Community Foundation of New Jersey to accept private donations that help fund its charitable endeavors. For more information or to learn how to help, please visit shopritepartnersincaring.org. (Submitted)
Flowers Park gets exceptional park design award New Rochelle’s premier Flowers (City) Park Athletic Complex has been recognized by New York state for with the Exceptional Park Design Award. The prestigious award was presented to New Rochelle’s Parks and Recreation Commissioner Bill Zimmermann and City Manager Charles B. Strome III at the 76th annual New York State Recreation and Park Society Conference on Sunday, April 17. “The city of New Rochelle parks and recreation department is honored to receive the inaugural Exceptional Park Design Award from the New York State Recreation and Park Society, recognizing our flagship athletic complex at Flowers (City) Park,” Zimmermann said. “The use of the facility by thousands of athletes throughout the year is a further testament to this accomplishment.” The Exceptional Park Design
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Award singles out projects that feature both facility and landscape components. Flowers (City) Park is a 22-acre athletic complex within a park-like setting, featuring three ball fields, a basketball court, playground, picnic area, the Sidney E. Frank Skate Park, Fosina Stadium and Skidelsky Field complex. It serves a diverse cross section of youth and adult participants, including more than 25 youth/ adult community-based organizations encompassing more than 200 teams, including New Rochelle school district athletics, private schools, the College of New Rochelle, Iona College, Monroe College and the city’s Department of Parks and Recreation youth/adult programs. The park was redesigned in a large-scale, multiphase project beginning in 2008, funded largely by a $9.8 million Legacy Grant from Westchester County. Design services were provided
by Stantec Consulting. The improvements included: • sensible field configuration, permitting multiple simultaneous sports activities • improved parking and traffic flow • new synthetic turf surfaces for Fosina and Skidelsky fields that allow for increased usage with play during or following inclement weather • improved site drainage, focusing on environmental conservation • sports athletic field lighting that expands the daily use potential • natural areas, encouraging passive recreation • splash pad water playground and basketball court areas that promote free, healthy, recreational play. For more information on the Department of Parks and Recreation visit newrochelleny.com/ parks. (Submitted)
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Leo and Shades are two beautiful black siblings with sparkling eyes. Leo is a male and Shades is a female. Rescued by a Pet Rescue volunteer at the tender age of 5 weeks old, and adopted soon after, Shades and Leo were returned to Pet Rescue five years later when their owner ran into financial difficulty. Shy at first, these 5-year-old kitties cuddle together like the brother and sister they are. We strongly prefer these two bonded kitties be adopted together. Both Leo and Shades get along with other cats, people and calm children. They are neutered/spayed, up to date with all vaccinations and microchipped. The adoption donation for each cat is $80. To meet Shades and Leo, contact Larchmont Pet Rescue at 835-3332 or visit NY-PetRescue.org. (Submitted)
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Pet Rescue’s annual gala a roaring success
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The weapon, confirmed by police Capt. Robert Gazzola as a knife, has not been recovered as of press time. The incident occurred away from the school while the students were walking to school, not on school grounds. Later on Wednesday, the suspect was charged as a juvenile delinquent with assault in the second degree. He was released to the custody of his mother and is due in family court after press time. Due to the ages of the victim and suspect, the Police Department will not be releasing their identities. This investigation is active, and no further information is available at this time.
An incident on the morning of Wednesday, May 4 one block away from Isaac E. Young Middle school resulted in the stabbing of an eighthgrader. Photo courtesy Glenman Corporation
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information relative to the investigation is urged to call the New
Rochelle Police Department’s Youth Office at 654-2318. CONTACT: sibylla@hometwn.com
Village of Mamaroneck adopts new sewer fees Village of Mamaroneck residents will see their water bills rise after the recent passing of a new law amending the fee structure. The law, which was passed by the village Board of Trustees on Monday, April 25, will go into effect immediately and will total residents’ water usage in the fall and winter—off-peak months— and devise a bill based on that amount. According to Mamaroneck Village Manager Richard Slingerland, the new law is designed not to charge residents for using water that doesn’t enter the sanitary sewer system, which is why water usage during the summer months—when
At a glance On average, water bills for residents are expected to rise $10–$15 per billing period New water bill rates will be decided by calculating the amount of water that residents discharge into the sanitary sewer system be evaluating water usage during non-peak months
residents water their lawns and fill their pools—will not be factored in. Previously, all residents were charged a fee based on the value of their property. Village Trustee Leon Potok, a Democrat, said that the fee helps increase revenues, which will be of assistance since the village is currently up against a tight tax cap, with the latest budget coming in $68 under the mandated cap limit. In March, Slingerland told the Review that the average resident can expect their bill to increase by $10 to $15 as a result of the new law. -Reporting by James Pero
On Friday, March 4, hundreds of animal lovers gathered at The Fountainhead in New Rochelle to party and celebrate more than 30 years of success at Pet Rescue. Since its inception in 1982, Pet Rescue has grown leaps and bounds, and the ever-expanding network of adopters, fosters and donors basked in the warmth of Friday evening knowing they are all making the world a better place, four paws at a time. The night was also a great fundraising event, and the incredibly generous outpouring of gifts for the silent and live auctions was something to behold. All the volunteers are grateful for the tremendous community support. Pet Rescue is a 501(c)(3)
From left, Joan Stone, of Cos Cob, Connecticut; and Arnie and Roberta Ursaner, of Purchase, get settled at a table.
nonprofit animal rescue organization founded in 1982, whose mission is to aid homeless and abused cats and dogs, provide necessary medical care and find them loving, forever homes. Since its beginning, the group
has rescued more than 15,000 animals and has earned a Guidestar Exchange Seal listing. Pet Rescue also works to decrease the population of homeless dogs and cats through its spay/neuter programs. (Submitted)
From left, John Mara, of Harrison, president of the New York Giants; Harrison Mayor Ron Belmont; and Scott Shannon, of Purchase, from WCBS 101.1 FM, have a chat during the Pet Rescue Gala. Photos/Louis Vaccaro
Advocacy group announced for Oasis Shelter Oasis Shelter operates as an emergency overnight shelter seven days a week. It is a 50bed shelter which offers temporary shelter, clean bedding and housing opportunities for men and women who are faced with homelessness. The shelter is handicapped accessible. On Tuesday, May 3, Larry Mosley, the director of Oasis, along with other community leaders announced the formation of an advocacy group whereby ongoing funding for the facility can be maintained. There will be a kickoff for this effort through a fundraiser during the May 14–15 weekend from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 95 Lincoln Ave., which will be a festive giant tag sale and family-friendly offerings. Jim Killoran of Habitat for
Humanity said, “We are so proud of what we can do for Oasis through Habitat’s efforts. We already have started painting but we need so much more.” David Paterson, a lifelong New Rochelle resident and director of the New Rochelle Jazz Revue, says he understands the need but hopes that one day no one will ever need Oasis’ services. Congressman Eliot Engel’s representative, Jay G. Wegimont, expressed his office’s appreciation for all that Oasis has accomplished and hopes to be helpful toward future efforts. “These efforts underscore the responsibility of the members of the community to help those struggling to get back on their feet,” he said. City Councilman Jared Rice noted the “importance of commu-
nity and from generation to generation in support of New Rochelle’s home that supports the homeless.” Mosley closed with, “We have created this weekend-long event called Spring Fling to hopefully raise $50,000 in donations. This will cover costs of much needed repairs to the Oasis Shelter.” Local realtor and businessman Frank Morris has been an integral driving force in this effort. “Mr. Morris has been successful in engaging other members and organizations throughout the community to assist with all aspects of this advocacy group,” said Haina Just-Michael, president of the New Rochelle Public Library. Morris is reachable at 5009194 and is accepting donations and looking for volunteers. (Submitted)
From left, Anna Silverstri, of Pleasantville; Michele Haag, of Hawthorne; Jamie Prospero, of Thornwood; Natalie Gjokaj, of Thornwood; Lori Pfeiffer, of Hawthorne; and Maria Prospero, of Briarcliff, socialize over drinks and snacks.
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A step into the shoebox philosopher’s shoes RHYMES WITH CRAZY Lenore Skenazy
Most people moving to the Upper West Side in New York City neither expect to live in a mansion with a pool in the back, nor are looking to live in an apartment the size of a 2001 Honda Accord. However, that’s exactly what Felice Cohen did for four years. Although she recently moved two avenues away into the relative luxury of a 490-square-foot studio—”There’s tons of space!”— she squeezed everything she learned about appreciating the small things into a new book, “90 Lessons for Living Large in 90 Square Feet (...or More).” “I wanted to leave my fulltime crazy busy job,” says Cohen, now 45, explaining her micro-housing decision. “And I wanted to finish writing my first book, ‘What Papa Told Me.’ It’s about my grandfather, a Holocaust survivor.” She also wanted enough time to travel, ride her bike and play tennis. (Who doesn’t?) The catch was: She didn’t want to leave the city to do it. She didn’t even want to leave Manhattan. That’s exactly the kind of creative soul former Mayor Michael Bloomberg was thinking of when he announced a complex of mini-apartments ranging from 260 to 360 square feet to be built in the East 20s. He proudly touted the fact that these would let regular folks find affordable homes for a mere $2,000 to $3,000 a month. That’s a billionaire for you. Cohen’s apartment measured just 12 feet by 7.5 feet, but the tab for her prime location between Lincoln Center and Central Park was $700 a month, which meant she didn’t have to work full time to afford it. “My father was a bankruptcy attorney,” Cohen said in a phone interview. She grew up knowing not to spend what she didn’t have. She also took note of her grandmother’s trajectory, going from a 13-room house, to a twobedroom condo, to a nursing home room. “When she died, all her possessions fit into one cardboard box,” said Cohen. Surely there was a lesson there on how little we truly need. But it took even Cohen a little
while to absorb that lesson. Before she moved into the Hondasized space, she packed up 77 boxes and put them into storage. So what was her tiny place like? It’s possible you’ve actually seen it. A video “tour” of Cohen’s apartment has garnered more than 11 million views on YouTube. In it, you see that she doesn’t have a kitchen, but she does have a fridge, a hot pot and a toaster oven. She’s got a loft bed, of course—in New York, when you need space, the only place to go is up. And she’s got a desk, a comfy reading chair, and a bathroom that looks completely normal (to a New Yorker). Come to think of it, my husband and I lived in about 400 square feet for a few years and it didn’t seem nutty either. Which is precisely Cohen’s point: “We can all live without half of what we own. We have closets full of clothes we barely wear. We save something for ‘just in case,’ and just in case never comes. People will say, ‘I want to save this in case I lose weight.’ I say by the time that fits again, it’s going to be out of style.” The solution? Edit, edit, edit. It should come as no surprise that Cohen’s other job is a professional organizer. If you can’t
afford her $150 an hour services, she’s got a couple of great suggestions: Go through just one section at a time—your kitchen cabinets, sock collection, whatever. Set a timer for 20 or 30 minutes, so you don’t feel overwhelmed. And remember, you don’t have to toss the things you love. Give them to a friend or a charity. What you’re getting rid of may end up helping someone else. In the end, Cohen got rid of her tiny apartment only because she was evicted. It doesn’t get more Manhattan than that. That’s when her grandfather stepped in. “He said, ‘Enough already! Buy a place! You lived in a shoebox to write about my life. Now make sure you buy some good furniture and enjoy your life.’” He gave her a down payment for the new studio. By the time Cohen moved in, she had gotten rid of those 77 boxes in storage. It’s likely most of us could get rid of whatever we’re storing, too. “It’s about living large on your own terms,” summed up Cohen. “Not being stressed to pay bills for stuff you don’t even use.” Maybe freedom’s just another word for nothing left to store. CONTACT: lskenazy@yahoo.com
Steps to prevent heart disease Want to prevent a heart attack? Take a walk and eat an apple. According to the American Heart Association, AHA, 80 percent of heart disease and stroke cases can be prevented with lifestyle changes, like walking and eating healthier. The AHA is encouraging Americans to focus on seven simple lifestyle changes to lower risk for heart disease and improve overall health. More than one in three adults have some form of cardiovascular disease. About 80 million U.S. adults have been diagnosed with high blood pressure. Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of American men and women. Even children are at a higher risk for obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes because of poor lifestyle habits. “While treatment and research advances in cardiac care can save a great many lives, significant movement on the needle has to come on the prevention side,” said Dr. Patrick Thomas, chief of cardiology at Hudson Valley Hospital Center and AHA board president in Putnam County. “There are simple things everyone can do to lower their risk of the No. 1 and No. 5 killers— heart disease and stroke.” Get active. “Exercise is the single most important thing you can do to improve your overall health. The goal is at least 30 minutes of brisk exercise daily,” said Thomas, who gets up early to run on the treadmill before work. “Along with gaining strength and stamina, exercising regularly can lower blood pressure, keep body weight and blood sugar under control and increase your HDL, the ‘good’ cholesterol.” You don’t have to join a gym or run in a 5K. Start small by incorporating physical activity into your daily routine like taking the stairs instead of the elevator, parking at the farthest end of the parking lot or using half of your lunch break to take a brisk walk. Keep blood pressure and cholesterol in check. High levels of LDL, the “bad” cholesterol, can clog your arteries, increasing your risk of heart
attack and stroke. HDL helps clean out that bad cholesterol from the arteries. Improve your cholesterol by exercising regularly and limiting saturated fat and cholesterol. One in three Americans have high blood pressure, which can increase risk for stroke, the No. 5 killer. Get your blood pressure checked routinely since it has no outward symptoms. Reducing sodium, losing weight and exercising can help manage blood pressure, as well as blood pressure-lowering medicines. Eat healthier. “For most meals, half your plate should be fruits and vegetables,” Thomas said. “Limit empty-calorie foods like soft drinks and junk food.” The AHA also recommends consuming fish twice a week, like salmon, and eating more whole grains. Enjoy low-fat yogurt for breakfast and fruit for dessert or snacks. Lose weight. More than 60 percent of Americans are overweight or obese. The AHA recommends starting by knowing your healthy weight range and daily calorie goals, and aim to get there in small increments. You can shed 24 pounds a year by dropping just 2 pounds a month, and losing as few as 10 pounds decreases your heart disease risk. Use an online calorie calculator to know how many calories you should consume to maintain a healthy weight. Then start enjoying plenty of fiber and nutri-
ent rich fruits and vegetables, adding lean proteins and whole grains. Add in exercise while reducing the calories you take in for sensible weight loss. Reduce blood sugar. Diabetes can quadruple your risk of heart disease or stroke. Manage or prevent diabetes by eating healthy foods, controlling your weight, exercising and taking medication prescribed your doctor. Stop smoking. With one in five deaths caused by smoking, going smoke-free can help prevent not only heart disease and stroke, but also cancer and chronic lung disease. Visit nysmokefree.com for resources. Visit mylifecheck.org for more information and a free heart health action plan and visit heart.org for more lifesaving information, recipes and tips to live a longer, stronger, healthier life. The American Heart Association is devoted to saving people from heart disease and stroke— America’s No. 1 and No. 5 killers. AHA team with millions of volunteers to fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies, and provide lifesaving tools and information to prevent and treat these diseases. The Dallas-based association is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. To learn more or to get involved, call 1-800-AHA-USA1, visit heart.org or call any of its offices around the country. (Submitted)
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Pinstripe panic LIVE MIKE Mike Smith
Look, I get it. It’s still early. But for you Yankee fans out there, if the panic bells aren’t going off yet, I imagine the alarm is primed and poised to erupt sooner rather than later. Over the weekend, the hapless Yanks traveled up to Boston to take on the surging Red Sox, and suffice it to say, things did not go well. The Sox swept the Bombers in three straight games, culminating in a Sunday night slugfest that saw New York’s inability to protect a lead to an 8-7 Red Sox victory. But as giddy as I am about the Red Sox’s play this early in the season—at 15-10 they are in first place in the American League East—I’m far more excited about the Yankees’ struggles throughout the first month of the season. Right now, the cellar-dwelling
Yankees are 8-15, and for the first time in a long time, they have the chance to be a legitimately miserable ballclub all season long. And I couldn’t be happier. Since I’ve been following baseball, bad Yankee teams have been few and far between. Sure, fans have had their complaints about the club over the last few years, but 85-win seasons are more a mark of mediocrity than anything else. I’m talking about bad, here. The kind of label reserved for those early 1990s Stump Merril-led teams that featured historic players such as Kevin Maas and Matt Nokes. Since the Yanks started winning championships again in the mid-90s, lack of success has been a relative term. Of course the team would suffer through a down year here and there, but the situation never felt dire. When things went south, they’d simply outspend everyone else to bring in top free agents in an attempt to turn things around.
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But now, it appears as though the organization is taking a different approach. They seem content to simply wait out the bad contracts, like the ones they gave to Mark Texiera, CC Sabathia and Alex Rodriguez (who, coincidentally, is one of the few guys in pinstripes who is actually producing), get a little bit younger and rebuild for the future. It’s a solid plan, but not one that many fans—who are forced to pay exorbitant prices to see a game at the sterile mall they call Yankee Stadium—have the patience for. Monday saw incensed fans calling in to WFAN to call for the various heads of Brian Cashman, Joe Girardi, and much-maligned third baseman Chase Headley. If George was still around, they say, changes would be coming and heads would roll. But here’s the thing; in the long run, it makes sense for the Yankees’ brass to play it safe. The paradigm of success in the
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The New York Yankees are off to a dreadful start this year, and nobody is happier than Sports Editor Mike Smith. But could a terrible year actually be the best thing for the Bombers? Photo courtesy Google Images
MLB is shifting. Teams like the Royals—who have long been the laughingstock of the AL Central—are suddenly the darlings of the baseball cognoscenti, whereas the Yankee model of overpaying for aging homerun hitters now seems antiquated.
So while I may be enjoying what looks like a terrible year for the Yankees, a 70-win season might ultimately be the best thing for the ballclub. It would serve to reinforce the idea that the Yankees need to rethink their general philosophy and catch up
with the rest of baseball. And I bet they’ll do it too—at least until they offer Bryce Harper $1.5 billion in 2017. Old habits die hard.
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The Review Roundup Softball
4/27 Ursuline d. New Rochelle 13-6 Taylor Russo’s bat spurred the Koalas to victory last Wednesday, as Ursuline topped their crosstown rival 13-6. Russo went 3-for-4 with three RBIs and a home run to power her team to their second straight win over New Rochelle.
5/2 White Plains d. New Rochelle 4-2 (8 innings) The Tigers got the last laugh on Monday, winning a thrilling extra-inning contest on a walkoff, two-run home run by Kayla Bonnet. The Huguenots seemed to be on their way to victory until the bottom of the seventh inning, when Diana Mendez plated the tying run with a single. Claire Moloff and Leanna SeSapia both drove in runs for the Huguenots. The Huguenots will host Lincoln on Thursday, May 5, after press time, before hitting
the road to take on Clarkstown North on Saturday, May 7.
Baseball 4/30 New Rochelle d. Rye 4-3 The Huguenots scored a big win against the Garnets on Saturday, handing Rye its third loss of the season. The Huguenots cobbled together five hits against Rye starter Joe Zulli, but the Garnets’ normally stout defense made three costly errors that would doom them to a loss.
5/2 White Plains d. New Rochelle 2-1 New Rochelle starter Mason Newman allowed just one earned run over six innings of work on Monday, but it wasn’t enough for the Huguenots to come away with the win over the Tigers, as White Plains’ Daniel Lotito out-dueled him with a complete game two-hit victory. Mac Inness led White Plains at the plate, going 2-for-3 with an RBI.
The Huguenots will look to bounce back on Wednesday, May 4, after press time, in a rematch against the Tigers.
Boys Lacrosse 5/2 Rye d. New Rochelle 14-6 Taking on one of the premier programs in Section I on Monday, New Rochelle acquitted itself well, but fell 14-6 to the Garnets. Ryan Fitzpatrick led the way for Rye, notching three goals and two assists in the win, while teammate Brendan Dugan had three goals and an assist. Christian Moreira and James Ferrara combined to score five goals for the Huguenots.
Haitam Coughlin fires a ball at the net against Albertus Magnus on April 24. On May 3, Coughlin scored five straight goals as the Huguenots fell to Pelham 14-8. Photo/Bobby Begun
5/3 Pelham d. New Rochelle 14-8
Huguenots, scoring five straight goals. The Huguenots will look like
The Pelicans handed New Rochelle a tough loss on Tuesday, as Jack Glichrist’s four goals and four assists powered Pelham to the win. Haitam Coughlin had a late-game explosion for the
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