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4 for 2 seats in city school board race By SARAH VARNEY Education Reporter

We’ve Got Spirit!

The Thornton-Donovan cheerleading squad visited Growing Minds of New York day care center in New Rochelle on March 8 to cheer on the toddlers. For more, see page 3. Photo courtesy Angela M. Tudisco

Lead tests show trouble water at Davis Elementary School By SARAH VARNEY Education Reporter In the wake of reports of contaminated drinking water in some Newark, New Jersey schools in March 2016, City School District of New Rochelle Superintendent Dr. Brian Osborne ordered water testing at all 11 school campuses. That testing, conducted on March 23 and 29, was all clear, except for one drinking fountain at George M. Davis Elementary School. An April 8 retesting of lead contamination levels at George M. Davis Elementary School showed that five drinking foun-

tains in the east wing of the 64-year-old building registered over the 20 parts per billion action level set by the Environmental Protection Agency. “We’ll supply bottled water in that wing of the building until we are satisfied that we’ve identified the source of the lead and have taken actions that will minimize the levels,” Osborne said. “Testing is ongoing.” The one fountain at Davis that triggered further testing was initially measured at 47.2 parts per billion; however, once a 30-second flushing protocol was used, water from the cooler tested at 3.14 parts per billion.

Regular use of flushing protocols for drinking fountains in the morning before students arrive is one short-term solution to lead contamination, but Osborne said he thought it would be best to put “student safety first” and shut off the drinking water supply. In its report to the school district, Louis Berger, the professional services corporation that conducted the testing, suggested several solutions to the contamination at Davis. Berger recommended replacing ceramic-type drinking fountains that could have lead-lined basins and cleaning all faucet aerators. In the long term, the re-

port suggested making a detailed plumbing profile that would include tracing out the first floor plumbing line that feeds the classrooms near the affected fountains. In some cases, those lines turn out to be lead, the report stated. Osborne said the district will continue to test the water at Davis and that no decisions had yet been made on how to proceed long term. Ironically, public schools in New York are not required to test drinking water and provide proof of lead levels at any time. lead continued on page 11

On Tuesday, May 17, voters will head to the polls to vote on the City of New Rochelle School District $250 million budget for 2016-2017, a $106 million bond to renovate and repair 11 schools, and a slate of four Board of Education candidates running for two open seats. Incumbent school board member Rachel Relkin is seeking re-election for her second term, while Naomi Brickel’s five-year term is up on June 30. Brickel is not running for reelection. Competing for those two seats in addition to Relkin are Todd Kern, James O’Toole and Vincent Malfetano. Malfetano, 66, may be the best known of the three new candidates. He ran for the board once before in 1983 but dropped out a few days before the vote to endorse fellow candidate Mary Jane Reddington. A longtime community gadfly and now retired, Malfetano taught special education in New York City schools for 33 years working with court-sentenced juveniles. During his teaching career, he earned a law degree at Pace University. His older children graduated from the New Rochelle schools and he now has two younger children, including a daughter at Jefferson Elementary School. His major concern running for a position on the school board is

maintenance. “Unfunded maintenance over the years is due to the negligence of the board, and now we have to borrow [$106 million] in order to cover up their negligence,” he said. While he demurred when asked if he supports the upcoming bond vote, Malfetano said he is in favor of “fixing the schools.” Security in the schools is another issue that concerns him. He said that armed retired New Rochelle police officers should protect the schools. “The school safety regimen needs to be more robust,” he said. First-time candidate Kern is pleased with the progress that Superintendent Dr. Brian Osborne has made during his two years on the job. “This is an exciting time for the schools,” he said. “Things are going in the right direction and there’s a lot of energy going toward improving every aspect of the schools,” adding that he supports the $106 million bond. Kern, 43, and his wife Caroline have lived in New Rochelle for 12 years. Their two children both attend Albert Leonard Middle School and their son will start New Rochelle High School in the fall. Kern has been a member of the board of directors at the New Rochelle Fund for Educational Excellence since 2013. If elected, he plans to only serve one five-year term on the board. Kern’s company 2Revolutions consults with teachers, RACE continued on page 7

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CNR and WCC collaborate on enhancing transfer process The College of New Rochelle, CNR, and Westchester Community College, WCC, recently signed an articulation agreement that formally enhances the transfer process for eligible WCC students into CNR with advanced standing. The agreement, which will strengthen higher education in Westchester County, will begin in fall 2016. The agreement will provide transferring full-time students who have successfully graduated from WCC and meet eligibility requirements with an annual scholarship equal to $10,000, to be credited against CNR’s standard full-time tuition. This financial benefit will be known as The College of New Rochelle/Westchester Community College Transfer Pathways Scholarship. This collaboration by two longtime Westchester institutions is designed to provide students with a solid education and access to the real-world experience critically needed upon graduation. It also addresses a national call to action by President Barack Obama seeking

to broaden access to higher education, in part by fostering stronger relationships among community colleges and fouryear colleges and universities. The agreement, as presently constituted, applies to students transferring to CNR’s School of Arts & Sciences, which recently became coeducational. CNR and WCC are working to develop similar pathways for nursing and health care programs to address critical workforce needs in Westchester County and the health care professions. “By partnering with Westchester Community College, The College of New Rochelle seeks to address a national, state, and regional issue that is challenging everyone: diversity, equity, and access to higher education,” said Judith Huntington, president of The College of New Rochelle. “This articulation strengthens both institutions but, more importantly, it empowers the students and families we serve and supports the economy of Westchester County.” One particularly unique as-

pect of the agreement is that the colleges will also work together on a reverse transfer process, ensuring that all WCC students who transfer to CNR’s School of Arts & Sciences also earn an associate degree from WCC. Even if students transfer to CNR before completing their coursework at WCC, through this uncommon but especially important collaboration, academic credits for applicable coursework completed at CNR will be transferred back to WCC. CNR will grant junior standing and accept a minimum of 60 credits for students transferring from WCC into the School of Arts & Sciences. Credits that do not count toward a student’s major will count as elective credits toward a four-year degree. Additionally, one student each year who transfers from WCC to CNR’s School of Arts & Sciences will receive a full-tuition scholarship. Eligible students, to be nominated by WCC, must have completed their associate degree and earned a GPA of 3.5 or better.

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“This partnership will help our graduates achieve a seamless transfer to The College of New Rochelle,” said Dr. Belinda S. Miles, President of Westchester Community College. “This is an important agreement that focuses on student success. We are always pleased to build new bridges toward four-year institutions and to assist our students in moving on toward advanced degrees.” The articulation agreement and scholarship program respond to student and industry needs, by offsetting the rising cost of ob-

taining a four-year degree and bridging the gap between academic and employer expectations. Addressing the kind of change needed in higher education, the agreement is a concrete response to the often prohibitive cost young people face to obtain a four-year degree, as well as industry concerns that college students nationwide are not graduating with the skills necessary to succeed in the workforce. This initiative is yet another example of CNR’s longstanding dedication for 112 years to

innovation and lifelong learning and to responding to the current needs of society. Since its founding by the Ursuline Order in 1904, CNR has been committed to providing its students with a rigorous education that effectively positions them to succeed professionally. WCC graduates interested in enrolling in CNR’s School of Arts & Sciences for the fall semester may apply at any time. Transfer applications for the 2016-17 academic year will be accepted through the summer. (Submitted)

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Thornton-Donovan squad cheers on day care The Thornton-Donovan School’s cheerleading squad visited Growing Minds of New York day care center in downtown New Rochelle on Tuesday, March 8. Jennifer E. Jones, owner and

director of Growing Minds of New York, welcomed the cheerleaders and their mascot, comprised of 10 girls and the Thornton-Donovan lion to the facility to participate in afternoon activities.

The Thornton-Donovan mascot shows a child some spirit during the squad’s visit to the day care center. Photos courtesy Angela M. Tudisco

Angela M. Tudisco, cheerleader advisor, said “this is not the first time the girls went out into the community. They also visited Willow Tower, an assisted senior living center, also in New Rochelle, earlier in the year to spread some holiday cheer to the residents. The girls enjoy their outings and feel this is a great way to give back to the community.” The 10 effervescent cheerleaders performed school cheers with the help of more than a dozen 2- and and 3-year-olds who were fascinated with the uniforms, pompoms, and performance. Each child was given a pompom to help participate and their smiles and laughter echoed through the facility. Later in the afternoon, the children brought the cheerleaders to the art room where they created masterpieces together. Each child sat with a cheerleader around the art table, supervised by the day care’s art teacher, Ed Vazquez, and made finger paintings which encouraged not only art skills but communication and teamwork as well. (Submitted)

The Thornton-Donovan cheerleading squad visited Growing Minds of New York day care center in New Rochelle on Tuesday, March 8 and taught the children some cheers.

The cheerleaders also participated in the day care’s afternoon activities, including doing arts and crafts projects with the kids.

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What’s going on... The New Rochelle Public Library

singing and performing on Saturday, May 14 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Ossie Davis Theater. At the conclusion of the five-session workshop, a grand finale performance in the Ossie Davis Theater will showcase the great talent.

Cook the Book Cookbook Club

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.

Sing Your Heart Out, Again Orientation Music aficionado Robert Puleo will guide adults, ages 55 and older, through the basics of

Share thematic recipes and enjoy samples from the library’s collection of cookbooks, family collections, or from favorite food blogs on Saturday, May 14 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the first floor Meeting Room. The program is free and open to the public. Registration is required. For more information or to register for the program, call 6328254 or email bdavis@nrpl.org.

Introduction to Microsoft Word The library will provide an introduction to the computer program Microsoft Word on Tuesday, May 17 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the third floor Computer Lab. This class is free and open to the public. Registration is required. For more information or to register for this class, call 632-7878 ext. 3737, or stop by the Reference Desk on the second floor.

public. Registration is not required.

Internet for Beginners Learn about the Internet and the World Wide Web on Thursday, May 19 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the third floor Computer Lab. This program is free and open to the public. Registration is required. For more information or to register for this program, call 632-7878 ext. 3737 or stop by the Reference Desk on the second floor.

Davenport Park Kite Day New Rochelle’s fourth annual Kite Day will take place on Saturday, May 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Davenport Park, located on Davenport Avenue. This family-friendly event’s activities will consist of kite workshops, health and wellness expos, DJ music and food. In the event of rain, the event will be rescheduled for Sunday, May 22. For more information about the event, contact Michelle Oliveros at 654-2048.

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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, volleyball 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

This drop-in class, held on Wednesday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to noon, will provide adults with a hands-on lesson in technology. Participants are welcome to bring their own iPad, Kindle, Nook or laptop, or use the library’s equipment, and receive help with it. This program is free and open to the

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

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.

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Larchmont native brings grass-fed beef to meat eaters By ANGELA JORDAN Staff Writer A local entrepreneur invited guests to the Larchmont Public Library recently for a free seminar on the benefits of grass-fed beef, followed by a chili tasting made with beef from his company, FarmEats. FarmEats is a Westchesterbased, grass-fed organic beef company founded approximately two years ago by Drew George, a Larchmont native. The company’s mission statement says that they are “committed to sustainable farming methods and raise [their] animals naturally and stress-free. [They] do not use growth hormones or routinely use antibiotics. [Their] beef is 100 percent grass-fed and finished, with no grain and no confinement, ever.” At the presentation, George asserted that in comparison to conventional beef, grass-fed beef is not only more humane for the cattle, but it is also significantly healthier for the consumer. To illustrate this, George pre-

sented a hypothetical example that he called “The Tale of Two Cows” to highlight the differences between conventionally raised and grass-fed, free range beef via the cattle’s quality of life, diet, drug use and method of slaughter. According to George, as opposed to being allowed to roam free through fields and graze all their lives, conventionally raised cattle are confined to feeding lots when they’re about a year old, which can be as small as 23 square feet. He said that while conventionally raised cattle eat mostly corn and soy, they are sometimes also fed candy, chicken coop waste and plastic pellets, while grass-fed cattle have a diet of plants naturally foraged by the cows. Additionally, conventionally raised cows are given ample hormones and antibiotics, which are later ingested by consumers of the meat, while grassfed cows are given minimal to no antibiotics and no hormones. Finally, he added, while conventionally raised cattle are

sent to slaughterhouses which sometimes process upwards of 400 animals per hour, grass-fed cows are usually taken to smaller plants, where the killings are deemed more humane by animal welfare groups. Because of these differences, George said that the meat provided by grass-fed cattle is lower in saturated fat, but contains more essential fatty acids like omega-3 fats. He also said that grass-fed beef is richer in vitamins B12, A and E in addition to also being richer in zinc, iron, potassium and creatine. George said that the inspiration to start his business came when he realized it was too difficult to find these locally sourced, humanely raised farm animals in New York. “I realized that most folks do not know where their food comes from, the health consequences of choosing what to eat, and how to cook grass-fed beef. I offer cooking tips and recipes for all FarmEats beef, and raise awareness of healthy choices of the foods that we

FarmEats is a Westchester-based company that produces grass-fed, free range beef that comes exclusively from upstate New York. Photo courtesy Larchmont Public Library

eat,” George said. Customers can order steaks online in cuts ranging from $9 to $25 on the FarmEats website, or purchase meats at farmers markets in Bronxville, Hastings, Chappaqua and Irvington. All

the cattle for these steaks come from the Sweet Tree Farm, located upstate in Carlisle. FarmEats considers itself to be part of the farm-to-table movement, which concerns itself with providing locally sourced food

for restaurants and markets. Both Sweet Tree Farm and The Double L Ranch, the butcher that prepares FarmEats’ steaks, are family-owned and -operated. CONTACT: angela@hometwn.com

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Alla Goldburt-Annopolsky, a Scarsdale resident and artist, has her collection “Mother’s Art Marathon” currently on display at Masterpiece Framing in Harrison. The inspiration for the work is her experiences as a young working mother in 2002.

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The show was hosted at Masterpiece Framing at 243 Halstead Ave. on April 30 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and featured live music.

Annopolsky’s collection, “A Mother’s Art Marathon,” is the therapeutic release that the work provided for the young, stressed, working mom at the time. “Art has been something that has always saved me in the past,” she said. “I shared with my dad that I was having a difficult time managing my work and my son at home, and he said, ‘Maybe you should paint.’” Despite working full time in IT, Goldburt-Annopolsky’s background is in fine arts. Her late mother, Berta Kuznetsova, was a renowned artist in Russia, and after immigrating to the United States in 1980, GoldburtAnnopolsky obtained a bachelor’s degree in fine arts from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. However, one of the struggles Goldburt-Annopolsky faced when attempting to paint again was a daunting nature of taking on large pieces. That difficulty inspired her to create a series of small pieces every day, which was more manageable than undertaking huge projects. “The idea came to me on Jan. 1, and I thought I would survive a year, but I didn’t,” GoldburtAnnopolsky said, in regard to completing only 182 out of a planned 365 pieces of art. “At the time when I finished, I was a little angry at myself because my commitment was for a year, but then I realized that it’s really part of my story. I stopped when things eased off and I came back to my senses, so to speak.” During that period, GoldburtAnnopolsky also kept a diary of what she did every day, which now serves as an insight into each individual piece and allows her to recall exactly what she felt each day as she sat down to paint. While she said she has not shared that diary with the public, she has shared it with her son who is now 15 years old. Goldburt-Annopolsky said she is sharing this collection 14 years after it was created because her son has grown older and more independent, freeing her to pursue other things. “Now that I have some time to myself, I was able to invest in doing something with these pieces because before then, as any mom knows, there’s just not

Alla Goldburt-Annopolsky with husband and the Masterpiece art gallery owner Igor Annopolsky.

Alla Goldburt-Annopolsky at her art exhibit opening with her son Benjamin, 15. Photos/Angela Jordan

“Summer Shadows,” oil on canvas, 7” x 5”, 2002.

“Blue Hair,” oil on canvas, 7” x 5”, 2002.

enough time,” she said. Goldburt-Annopolsky also wanted to share her work because she wanted to see what other motherhood-inspired artists were creating. It was then that she stumbled upon the Museum of Motherhood, an organization that collects “articles, books, artifacts, images and research on the science, art and history of all aspects of procreation, birth and caregiving,” according to its website. Goldburt-Annopolsky wrote up her project and submitted it to the museum, which was accepted, and she will be speaking about her experiences at the organization’s 2016 Motherhood Conference at Manhattan College on May 6. Goldburt-Annopolsky has art work on display in numerous galleries, including the Museum of Russian Art in Jersey City, New Jersey, and she currently lives in Scarsdale with her husband and son. “A Mother’s Art Marathon” opened on Monday, April 25 and will remain on display at Masterpiece Framing until Sunday, May 22.

“Seeing Myself,” oil on canvas, 7” x 5”, 2002.

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“Keeping Out and In,” oil on canvas, 7” x 5”, 2002.

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school districts, entrepreneurs and others to make schools better equipped to accommodate future learning. The third non-incumbent candidate running for a spot on the board, O’Toole, has spent his entire life in New Rochelle. “I’ve lived at the same address all my life,” he sad. “I was even born and raised in the same apartment.” O’Toole, 50, was an unsuccessful Independence Party candidate for mayor in 2015, although he received 39 percent of the vote. He first considered a school board candidacy during his campaign for mayor, he said. O’Toole is a bartender at Dudley’s Parkview Restaurant in New Rochelle. Forging a closer connection between community residents at large and the school board would be a primary goal for O’Toole as a school board member. “Having board meetings at the schools is great, but how about having some at other places for taxpayers or even older people who don’t have kids in the schools,” he added. O’Toole would also like to designate a community representative to connect all segments of the community. For the district, O’Toole sees putting the house in order as a challenge that shows signs of being met. The decision not to renew the district contract with Aramark is one example. According to numerous New Rochelle residents and school parents, the company has been at the center of many fiscal controversies during its contract—which expires on June 30—with the district. The district currently has a request for proposal, RFP, out to find a new provider for food, facilities and uniform services. O’Toole is supportive of the $106 million bond, after working to defeat a smaller $49.5 million bond proposal on Dec. 12, 2015. He was a co-founder of ReformFirst.org, a grassroots organization that demanded that nine

James O’Toole, who ran for mayor of New Rochelle in 2015 on the Independent line, would like to establish a closer connection between the community and the school board. Photo courtesy James O’Toole

Rachel Relkin is running for her second term on the board. As vice president this year, Relkin will likely become president for the next several years. She too is pleased with the direction of the district. Photo courtesy Rachel Relkin

Todd Kern, a first-time candidate who works with educators to design schools better equipped to accommodate future learning, is pleased with Superintendent Dr. Brian Osborne’s progress on the board. Photo courtesy Todd Kern

Vincent Malfetano, who has spent 33 years teaching special education in New York City schools, feels strongly that the New Rochelle school district and board have severely mismanaged schools over the years. Photo courtesy Vincent Malfetano

controversial issues had to be resolved before members would support a maintenance bond. “I do support this bond…. This is a new and better bond. We’re getting 47 percent of the money back from [the] state,” he said. “The bond will be good for the schools, good for the taxpayers and good for the kids.” Relkin, 43, the only incumbent board member seeking reelection, is running for a second term. Relkin, the board’s current vice president, is married with two children, one at George M. Davis Jr. Elementary School and one in sixth grade at Albert Leonard Middle School. Like Kern, Relkin is also pleased with the direction in which the district is moving. “I think the turning point was the hiring of Dr. Brian Osborne,” she said. “For the first time, we’re moving in a strategic direction and that allows [the board] to concentrate on the work we should be doing.” Relkin said the primary challenge over the next few years will be guiding the board to give the superintendent the support he needs while monitoring the progress the district makes. Relkin is an attorney, although she is currently not practicing with a firm. CONTACT: sarah@hometwn.com

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CNR gallery presents photos by Gordon and Toni Parks The College of New Rochelle Castle Gallery presents selections from the college’s collection of the works of noted photographer Gordon Parks and his daughter, Toni Parks. The exhibit, which will run from through Sunday, June 12, honors Black History Month and Women’s History Month. The joint exhibit touches on issues that Gordon and Toni Parks address in their black and white and color prints, which collectively span over 50 years. The photographs are selected from the permanent collection of prints donated by Gordon Parks and Toni Parks to the college in 1991. Writer, filmmaker and activist, Gordon Parks (1912-2006) began his life in Fort Scott, Kansas, traveled the United States and Europe, broke racial barriers and created a diverse body of commercial and personal work. One of the first African-American photographers to work for

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City receives ‘Build it with KaBOOM!’ playground grant A new playground will be built at Feeney Park this spring, thanks to a generous “Build it with KaBOOM!” Playground Grant. KaBOOM!, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to encouraging active play through great play spaces, has partnered with MetLife Foundation for the funds, tools and resources for a custom-made playground at this popular city site. The grant is a joint endeavor between the city of New Rochelle Department of Parks and Recreation and the Boys and Girls Club of New Rochelle.

“Feeney Park is one of New Rochelle’s most historic and popular neighborhood parks,” said Parks and Recreation Commissioner Bill Zimmermann. “Thanks to our new community partnership with KaBOOM! and their partners, we are thrilled to be able to bring our Master Plan goal of a new playground to reality.” “The Boys and Girls Club of New Rochelle is excited to partner with the city of New Rochelle to build a new playground for the community and our members,” said Lutonya Russel-Humes, the

club’s executive director. “Encouraging a healthy lifestyle that includes physical activity and play is a core component of what we do at BGCNR. Ensuring that children have safe places to play makes it easier to instill that.” On Friday, April 20, Zimmermann and Russel-Humes, along with City Councilman Louis Trangucci, attended a playground design meeting with local children and families within the Boys and Girls Club’s Mascaro Unit in advance of the playground Build Day on June 3, just in time for summer enjoyment. (Submitted)

Life and Vogue magazines, he ultimately co-founded Essence magazine. A versatile artist, he was one of the first AfricanAmericans to direct a Hollywood film (his work includes “The Learning Tree,” “Shaft” and “Leadbelly”), and also composed pieces of instrumental music including several film scores. Other firsts for an African-American include the first to work for the Farm Security Administration and the first to work for the Office of War and Information. Parks indulged his daughter, Toni Parks, with music lessons, weekend museum visits and discussed life and relationships with her in his White Plains darkroom. Toni Parks (1940-2015), born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, grew up in White Plains, New York, and Europe, where she travelled with her family for her father’s work. After dabbling in

singing and acting, she began her serious venture with photography in Spain in 1984. Her professional career as a visual artist began in 1990 with photographs she took during the filming of Gordon Parks’ ballet, Martin. Over the past two decades, Toni exhibited in several notable venues throughout the United States, including the Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas; Irving Art Center, Irving, Texas; Brooklyn Museum of Art, Brooklyn, New York; Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City; and the United Nations, New York City. The exhibit will be on view at Castle Gallery on the campus of The College of New Rochelle, at 29 Castle Place in New Rochelle. Hours: Tuesday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. For further information, visit castlegallery@cnr.edu. (Submitted)

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GHP Realty buys 140 Huguenot St. for $6.4M

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Turn off water supply to east wing classrooms and fountains Replace any ceramic type fountains which may have lead-lined basins Clean all faucet aerators if present to remove any lead sediment Commission a detailed plumbing profile for each school district campus Determine if the line feeding the first floor in the east wing is lead or lead-lined

A requirement to test water at public buildings was originally included in the 1996 set of amendments to the 1974

GHP Office Realty LLC purchased 140 Huguenot St. in New Rochelle for $6.4 million. Photo courtesy Houlihan Parnes Realtors

GHP Office Realty LLC, a major owner of office, flex and retail properties in the tri-state region, is pleased to announce its acquisition of 140 Huguenot St. in New Rochelle—a 64,000-square-foot, 3-story Class A office building with a 34-car onsite parking garage and an additional 26-car parking lot. The building is approximately 80 percent occupied. The GHP acquisition team was led by Andrew Greenspan, principal of GHP. Greenspan said, “We are bullish on New Rochelle and its future. 140 Huguenot St. represents our second large office building acquisition in New Rochelle. We also own 145 Huguenot St., a 300,000-square-foot, 8-story Class A office building across the street which is currently 93 percent occupied. The synergy between the buildings and the economies of scale, as well as the fact that we are running out of space at 145 Huguenot St., made 140 Huguenot St. an attractive

acquisition target.” 140 Huguenot St. boasts high quality tenants, such as Mary Ann Liebert Inc. and Monroe College. Additionally, the GSA has been a tenant in the building since 1999. Greenspan added, “We are planning to invest substantial capital into the building to bring it up to date and make it more energy efficient. Some of the capital upgrades will be to building systems, security and cosmetic upgrades to the facade and the lobby. We have approximately 12,500 square feet of office, retail and/or medical space available for lease. In fact, part of that vacancy is a 5,100-squarefoot former bank branch with street-level access and great visibility, which is perfect for a retail user. The building is in a highly desirable location, at the signalized corner of Huguenot and Harrison streets, adjacent to New Roc City and Super Stop & Shop, one block from Trump Plaza and Main Street as

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well as .03 miles from the New Rochelle Intermodal Transportation Center and Interstate 95 at Exit 16.” Elizabeth Smith, Esq., of Goldberg Weprin Finkel Goldstein LLP, provided legal representation. Ray Cohen, of Chicago Title Company, provided title services for GHP. For more leasing information, please contact Jamie Schwartz at 641-4345 or jschwartz@ghpoffice.com. GHP Office Realty was formed in 1999, and is headed by its principal owners Andrew Greenspan, James J. Houlihan, James G. Houlihan and Howard Parnes. The company is a leader in the commercial real estate market in the New York metropolitan area specializing in the acquisition, leasing and management of office, flex and industrial properties in the suburban markets of the tri-state area. The company currently owns and manages over 5 million square feet. (Submitted)

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Alternate side of the street parking holidays County health dept. combats mosquito growth, disease RHYMES WITH CRAZY Lenore Skenazy

There are now 34 holidays on which New York City suspends its parking rules, ranging from Ash Wednesday to Chinese New Year to Eid al-Adha to Diwali. That’s quite the holiday buffet. Which is not to mention Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Abraham Lincoln’s birthday, Washington’s birthday and Veterans Day. There are a bunch of standard-issue holidays, too, like Labor Day and Thanksgiving, and a bunch of Jewish holidays beyond those. Since I’m Jewish, I can confide in you: Many of us don’t even know what these holidays are. Shemini Atzereth? I’ve got to ask Rabbi Google. (Then again, what percentage of Christians are familiar with the Solemnity of the Ascension, which was on this year’s Mother’s Day? That solemn day was cause for auto-owner awe as alternate side of the street parking requirements miraculously disappeared!) Since this list seems to be growing faster than the Monday morning line for MetroCards, I couldn’t help but add a few more suggestions for holiday parking consideration: Thigh-Knees New Year: A holiday celebrating the first sunny day of spring, when New Yorkers suddenly realize their knees and even thighs will soon be visible in shorts. The day is devoted to doing squats.

Howard Stern’s birthday: Jan. 12. Any car parked at a meter may remain there for 24 hours, but any person walking by the meter must dance around it, one leg up, and lean backwards. Lumpy Rug Day: An actual holiday—look it up, it’s May 3. The website Holiday Insights reports: “Lumpy Rug Day is intended to appreciate a good rug. A rug should be smooth, even, and definitely not lumpy. Many of us stretch out on a rug to watch TV, play games and even catch 40 winks. If the rug is lumpy, you’ll know it. There are a number of ways to enjoy Lumpy Rug Day: “If you have a lumpy rug, toss it out and get a nice, lump-less rug; If you once had a lumpy rug, take a minute to remember the soft, comfortable feel of the new rug when it arrived; If you never had a lumpy rug, count your blessings. You don’t know what you’re missing.” I’m counting! But since that exciting day won’t come around for almost another year, let’s move on to: Sick Passenger Monday: The first Monday after Labor Day, when everyone has slept a little late and is rushing to get to school or work on time, shall be dedicated to the mysterious Sick Passenger who is always on the train ahead of us. Not that car drivers care, but they get the free parking day anyway, just like the rich get richer. Pranksgiving: A day we give thanks for practical jokes. NOTE: Although this will appear as a holiday on city-issued alternate side of the street suspension cal-

endars, it really ISN’T and you will be TOWED. Kwanzadanukkah: A day that falls on both Hanukkah and Kwanza, when everyone is so busy lighting candles that they can’t get to their cars. Happy Halaladays: Day dedicated to the halal carts around the city, which have made lamb over rice as New York as a Sabrett’s dog. Celebrated the Thursday after Thanksgiving, when people are willing to start thinking about food again. Too Heavy Purse Tuesday: A day we pause to reflect on the fact we are carrying around WAY too much junk, including candy bars, letters we keep forgetting to mail, receipts in cuneiform, and two dozen pens (one leaking). Why do we celebrate this by suspending parking regulations? How ELSE would you propose we celebrate? What says “Too heavy purse” to YOU? Do you even HAVE a purse? If you did, you’d know. All Saints Weekend: Expansion of popular day. Mayor’s Wild Card: A day chosen by the mayor on which all parking tickets are torn up as soon as they are issued. Wildly popular. Often celebrated after the indictment of a crony, dis by a sitting governor or disconcerting New York Post cover. Trump Day: Nov. 8. You wouldn’t cast your vote for someone just because they’re promising to give you an extra day of parking freedom, would you? WOULD YOU? CONTACT: lskenazy@yahoo.com

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To eliminate mosquito breeding sites and prevent the spread of West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne diseases, the Westchester County Department of Health will offer free minnows, mosquito dunks and “Keep Healthy and Bug Off” brochures to residents on six Mosquito Control Days this month. Residents with ornamental ponds should add the fathead minnows to the water to keep it from becoming a mosquito breeding site. The dunks serve the same purpose in birdbaths, rain barrels and unused pools. Health department staff will be available to answer questions and give out “Keep Healthy and Bug Off” brochures, which offer advice on how residents can prevent mosquito bites and eliminate standing water around their homes to keep mosquitoes from breeding nearby. “We’ll show residents things they can do to protect themselves and their families from mosquitoes,” said Peter DeLucia, assistant commissioner for Public Health Protection. “We’ll also give them minnows and dunks to prevent mosquitoes from breeding on their property. Minnows are our natural ally in the battle against West Nile virus and they’re very popular with residents. They eat many times their weight in mosquito larvae.” Residents with ponds who want the minnows should bring a bucket or pail to 2 Loop Road at the Westchester County Airport. The building is the first right from the airport access road.

A local resident picks up free minnows distributed by the Westchester County Department of Health to help prevent the spread of mosquitoborne diseases. Photo courtesy Westchester County

Minnows will be distributed in watertight plastic bags, and residents should plan to bring them straight home and release them into ponds with at least 8 inches of water. The minnows will be distributed on: • Thursday and Friday, May 19 and 20, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Saturday, May 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. To eliminate breeding sites, the health department began to apply larvicide to catch basins that hold standing water but are clear of debris starting Monday, May 9. Larvaciding teams will evaluate and treat, as needed, all catch basins on county and municipal roads throughout Westchester over the next few months. To help prevent mosquitoes from breeding, residents should eliminate standing water from around their properties, especial-

ly after it rains. Large areas of standing water on public property that cannot easily be removed should be reported to the health department by calling 813-5000. “If we use all the available strategies, we can minimize our exposure to mosquito bites and reduce the mosquito population in Westchester, but we need residents to help,” said Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler. “Please remove from your yard or turn over anything that could hold standing water and make use of the dunks and minnows we are offering.” To learn more about mosquito prevention, visit the health department’s website at westchestergov.com/health, like the department on Facebook at facebook.com/wchealthdept or follow it on Twitter @wchealthdept. (Submitted)

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Ode to joy LIVE MIKE Mike Smith

There’s something about high school sports that makes a big moment hard to shake. On Saturday morning, I was sitting in the dugout with some of my men’s baseball teammates in between games and, as we often do, we started talking about some of our best sports memories. We’re not young men anymore, and the majority of us have played baseball from the time we were 5 years old all the way through college and beyond. So why was every single great moment we mentioned from our high school days? Our centerfielder recalled getting a hit off of current Mets’ hurler Stephen Matz as a junior. Our ace remembered squaring off against—and ultimately losing to—Rick Porcello, who currently plies his trade

as a member of the Boston Red Sox. Our closer and I, both Scarsdale products, mentioned beating archrival Mamaroneck on the mound in our respective senior seasons. What makes these memories much fonder than any others in our long—perhaps too long— time of competitive athletics? On Tuesday, I witnessed a moment that is sure to live on for a long time in the minds of some of our local athletes, as Mamaroneck celebrated yet another league title after a stunning walk-off hit by senior centerfielder Emerson Genovese. In the grand scheme of things, a league title may not appear to be a huge deal for the Tigers, who came into the year as the reigning Class AA state champions and seem to be on the hunt for a Section I championship every single season. But watching Mamaroneck stream out of the dugout to mob Genovese, it struck me that no matter what else the Tigers go

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on to achieve this year, this could very well be the game that comes up again and again, years from now, when they talk about their greatest athletic accomplishments. I can attest, firsthand, that big wins—or losses—in college just don’t carry the same weight. Players are older, more mature, their interests are more diverse, and no matter how much work they put in to becoming better ballplayers over the years, few things compare to celebrating with a group of teammates and friends who have been by your side since elementary school. A great high school sports moment comes at a time when both the stakes and the youthful enthusiasm that every player continues to bring to the field are high. That unbridled joy can sometimes be worn down by the grind of collegiate athletics, where playing sports can often feel more like work than pleasure.

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Mamaroneck streams out of the dugout as Peter Matt crosses the plate in a 6-5 victory against White Plains on May 10. Watching the Tigers clinch another league title reminded Sports Editor Mike Smith that high school sports memories only get better with time. Photo/Mike Smith

So to Mamaroneck—and all the other schools that have something to celebrate this season—congratulations, and enjoy

the time you have left. As you get older, these great moments might be few and far between.

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Eagles edge Huguenots BASEBALL

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EASTCHESTER 3 NEW ROCHELLE 2 FLOWERS FIELD

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Game Notes: • Eastchester starter Chris Gorman kept New Ro off balance with his breaking stuff to pick up a complete game win • The Eagles scored twice in the top of the second inning and won the game 3-2 • The Huguenots have lost five games by one run this year By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor

Chris Gorman throws a pitch against New Rochelle on Monday, May 9. Gorman picked up a complete game win against the Huguenots.

New Rochelle’s Mason Newman throws a pitch in a close loss to the Eagles. Photos/Mike Smith

New Rochelle’s goal of finishing the year with a winning record was dealt a crushing blow on May 9, when the inability to capitalize on scoring chances doomed the Huguenots to a 3-2 loss to Class A power Eastchester. Although, New Rochelle can still close out the season as a .500 ballclub, at 5-9, head coach Pete Annunziata hopes that the lessons learned in games like Monday’s tilt with the Eagles will stick with his team as they look to build toward the future. Eastchester starter Chris Gorman earned a complete-game win against the Huguenots, using his breaking pitches to keep New Rochelle off balance all afternoon. “[Gorman] threw strikes and he was effective changing speeds,” Annunziata said. “That’s very important in the high school game.” While the Huguenots were able to put together some solid at-bats against the Eastchester hurler, they squandered several chances because of a lack of situational hitting. “The difference in the game was that they were able to get their leadoff man on and get him around to score,” Annunziata said. “We would get our guy on and we just couldn’t score him.” According to Annunziata, playing small-ball, which has long been a foundation of the Huguenots’ program, has been

Eastchester’s Greg Satriale slides safely into third base against New Rochelle. The Eagles topped the Huguenots 3-2.

something of a disappointment this season, and the team’s inability to drop down bunts, especially in squeeze situations, proved their undoing against Eastchester. “It’s kind of frustrating because that’s been a hallmark of this team; when you can get the squeeze down, a lot of times, you score the run and the other team can’t get the out at first and that can lead to a bigger inning,” he said. “With this year’s team, we’ve lost five games by one run because we haven’t been able to do that.”

Annunziata was pleased with the performance of junior pitcher Mason Newman, however, and said that the righthander has been one of New Rochelle’s bright spots this year. “Mason’s been tremendous, and he’s pitched well enough to win every game he’s gone out,” the head coach said. “That’s why the frustration mounts, because he goes out and gives a great effort every time he’s been on the mound.” With four games left this year, the Huguenots can still finish the regular season with a 9-9 re-

Shortstop Matt Long makes a throw from the hole on May 9.

cord. They will play two games against league foe Mount Vernon this week, after press time, before playing in the consolation round of Eastchester’s Dom Cecere Tournament on Saturday, May 14. “We still have a chance to finish .500, and the guys know what they need to do to stay in the lineup,” the head coach said. “They see what it’s going to take to win these games, and now they just have to go out and execute.” Contact: sports@hometwn.com

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