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County capital budget wants $110M for parks By JAMES PERO Staff Writer A $300 million capital budget sent down to the Westchester County Board of Legislators on Oct. 14 allocates nearly $110 million to recreation and parkland, and could inject millions of dollars at Kensico Dam and into the county’s affordable housing requirements. The capital budget serves as a guiding blueprint for major infrastructure and planning projects to be undertaken in the following five years and in tandem with the operating budget, which will be unveiled by County Executive Rob Astorino, a Republican, in November, and serves as the county’s overall budget. Among the major projects included in the 2017 capital budget’s ambitious parks plan are comprehensive improvements to Glen Island bridge—which would total nearly $10 million— as well as the restoration and transformation of Kensico Dam’s reflecting pool which has been barren since 2007. The Kensico Dam project,
which could cost upwards of $21 million, was unveiled earlier this month by Astorino and would see the construction of a skating rink and regulation size hockey rink. According to county Legislator Sheila Marcotte, the chairwoman of the Board of Legislators’ Budget and Appropriations Committee and an Eastchester Republican who is currently reviewing the proposal with the committee, Astorino’s plan is an ambitious one. “It’s an aggressive plan of action,” Marcotte said. “Infrastructure, as we know, in the county has aged; roads; bridges…. And I’m pleased that we are putting a fair amount of [the budget] into infrastructure.” Not grouped in with the budget’s list of recreation proposals are $33 million in improvements to one of the county’s most famed assets, Playland Park in the city of Rye. Those projects are a part of an ongoing agreement between the county and the management company Standard Amusements, which will also inject $30 mil-
lion of its own funds into improvements at the park, according to a contract approved by the Board of Legislators in May. Among the major Playland projects included in the budget are a proposed $8.5 million for structural renovations, as well as $5.1 million for renovations to Playland’s Switchgear building, which houses important electrical equipment. Marcotte said that since these projects are mandated through a separate agreement with Standard Amusements, they were itemized as distinct from the rest of the county’s prospective recreation budget. Playland’s pool, which must also undergo significant rehab, was not listed in the projects, but is currently under review from the Board of Legislators, which aims to renovate and keep it after a proposal from Astorino’s administration to remove the structure was shot down. After recreation, which constitutes 36 percent of the budget’s proposed expenditures, building and improvements, renovations to county-owned roads and
A recently proposed capital budget would see Westchester County invest $110 million into parks, including a transformative project at Kensico Dam, pictured. File photo
bridges comprise the next largest categories targeted; 24 percent and 16 percent, respectively. Projects enumerated in the both the buildings and infrastructure categories include the replacement of roofs for various government buildings across Westchester, totaling $4.5 million, as well as renovations to the Ashford Avenue Bridge in Greenburgh for another $4.5 million.
The capital budget will also work toward reaching the required affordable housing mandated in a contentious settlement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development dating back to 2009. Since 2010, the county has spent nearly $60 million implementing affordable housing requirements. According to Ned McCormack, spokesman for the
Astorino administration, the county doesn’t currently have a figure on how much more it will spend this year. As outlined in the settlement, the county is required to have secured building permits for 750 units of affordable housing by the end of 2016. Currently, it has finalized 658 PARKS continued on page 8
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What’s going on... New Rochelle Public Library
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BID Family Fall Festivals The lineup for the annual Costume Parade will begin at New Roc City (in front of Regal Cinema) at 9:45 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29, and make its way to Ruby Dee Park at Library Green. Pumpkin painting and treats in the park will follow. In the event of inclement weather, the parade is cancelled and pumpkin painting will take place in the library’s Meeting Room.
Day of the Dead exhibit and event Day of the Dead, or El Día de los Muertos, a festive observance from Mexico that commemorates the return to earth of deceased family and friends each year, will be celebrated at the New Rochelle Public Library with an elaborate exhibit and free events. Beginning Sunday, Oct. 30, the library’s lobby will again be transformed as Calaveras y Diablitos, a group of local artists, create their 10th annual exhibit.
The exhibit will feature an ofrenda (altar) decorated with sugar skulls, paper cut-outs and marigolds, as well as photographs and possessions of loved ones who have died, and large paper-mache figures at a colorful market. The exhibit continues until Sunday, Nov. 6 during regular library hours. The public is invited to create additional ofrendas on Oct. 30 during a festive event in Ruby Dee Park at Library Green. Craft and food vendors, as well as live music, will take place from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. The schedule for performances is as follows: from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., The Juarez Show, with mariachi and vocalists, will perform a musical tribute to the late, great Juan Gabriel. The costumed dance troupe, Atl-Tlachinolli, will perform traditional Aztec ceremonies from 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. At 5 p.m., the local band, El Silver Cabs, will perform. On Tuesday, Nov. 1 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., all ages are invited to create an array of traditional symbols and crafts on a first-come, first-served basis in the library’s Meeting Room. From 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m., the Calpulli Dance Company, and students who were instructed by its dancers this summer and in October, will perform a program of regional dances, in full costume, in the library’s Ossie Davis Theater. Seating for the free performance is on a first-come, first-served basis, to the capacity of the theater. The performances by Atl-Tlachinolli and Calpulli Mexican Dance Company are made possible by the New Rochelle Business Improvement District, in partnership with the library, city school district, and Department of Parks and Recreation.
English for Advanced ESL Students On Mondays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.; and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the main library. Improve your English reading, writing, grammar and speaking skills in a casual and fun conversation learning circle with trained volunteers. Classes do not meet during school vacation days. Please call 813-3706 or email the Community Relations Office at communityrelations@nrpl.org to set up an appointment with one of the instructors.
Lunchtime Yoga Express On Mondays from 12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. and Wednesdays from 1:15 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the main library’s first floor Meeting Room. Yoga instructor Nora LeMorin leads the gentle yet invigorating sessions, helping participants return to work with renewed energy and focus. Traditional and adapted poses will be practiced either standing or seated in chairs to balance, stretch and strengthen the body while calming the mind. Participants do not need to change out of work clothes, and mats will not be needed for these sessions of breathing and meditation techniques as well as the guided relaxation. The drop-in sessions do not require advanced registration. This program is made possible by the Friends of the New Rochelle Public Library. Donations are gratefully accepted.
Friends of the New Rochelle Public Library Book Sales The Friends of the New Rochelle Public Library will be holding a mini book sale on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the main library lobby. The book sales include popular novels, mysteries and nonfiction in hardcover and paperback, to children’s books, CDs and DVDs. Proceeds from these sales allow the Friends of the New Rochelle Public Library to provide funding for quality children and adult programming, and will help the library by contributing to various projects and improving service to the community. The Friends welcome prospective volunteers.
New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce 53rd annual Thanksgiving Day Parade The New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce and the city of New Rochelle invite you to the 53rd annual Thanksgiving Day Parade. This year, the parade is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to noon. If you are planning to participate, please email jlanser@newrochamber.org as soon as possible with your contact info, your organization and its address, estimated number of people marching/ participating and whether you have uniforms that you can wear. Your immediate response will be helpful in planning a successful parade. Please also forward the email to any organizations that you think may be interested in participating, as the chamber may not have their contact information. Please note that there are sponsorship/rental availabilities and indicate your interest in the email as well. Rates are as follows: marching with your own banner: free; having your vehicle in the parade: $500; borrowing a chamber float: $750, plus $250 deposit returned to you after the parade when
you return the float (unless you can provide a certificate of insurance). New for this year: sponsor a balloon for $1,500 to $3,000, plus 15 to 20 teenagers and/or adults to help with the balloon (instructions will be provided the day of the parade) or volunteers can be assigned to your balloon.
NAACP of New Rochelle Annual Freedom Fund Legacy Awards Dinner Throughout the years, the New Rochelle Branch of the NAACP has been instrumental in addressing the needs and civil rights of all residents within the community. Thus, it has been very effective in improving the quality of life for New Rochelle’s residents by advocating equality and fairness regarding employment, education, housing and justice. On Sunday, Oct. 30, the New Rochelle Branch will sponsor its 50th annual Freedom Fund Legacy Awards Dinner from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Beckwith Pointe, located at 700 Davenport Ave. in New Rochelle. This year’s honorees reflect the spirit and legacy of former contemporary local branch presidents. Tickets are $125 per person, and includes an open bar. For more information and/or tickets, contact Mr. Kelly Johnson at 654-0963, Monday through Friday between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. For more information on the New Rochelle Branch of the NAACP, visit newrochellenaacp.org.
The Jewish Community Center of Mid-Westchester Challah delivery and Veterans Day food sorting and packing Make a special delivery to homebound seniors. Bring smiles with home deliveries through Westchester DOROT’s Shabbat home visiting program. On Friday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at JCC of MidWestchester, located at 999 Wilmot Road in Scarsdale, bring your kids to decorate bags and create holiday cards for recipients of JCC’s beneficiary agency, the Bronx Jewish Community Council. The bags will be filled with food, as well as items such as paper towels and tissues that cannot be purchased via the government SNAP program. Couvert: $25 for the first bag, $20 for additional bags. Your gift represents a charitable contribution. For more information, visit jccmw.org.
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Letters to the Editor
Latimer: Strong on the environment
Julie Killian gets my vote
To the Editor, I’m proud to call George Latimer my friend, and to support his re-election to the state Senate. He has been a terrific senator on environmental issues: endorsed by The Sierra Club, the New York League of Conservation Voters, and he scored a 92—tied for highest in the Senate—in the legislative environmental scorecard of Environmental Advocates of New York. George has been a leader on renewable energy, wetland protection and climate change efforts. He takes the time to visit our Eastchester Environmental Committee, generally unheard of among elected officials (and I hear he does the same in other towns). He shows his interest in these issues every day and is there for anyone or any organization when he is needed. Finally, he is as regular and down-to-earth as you will ever find in someone who is a senator; we truly enjoy being with him. It is a rare quality, one that we should not take for granted on Election Day. Please join me and vote for George.
To the Editor, As a lifelong resident of Mamaroneck and an active member of the community, I urge you to make the right choice and vote for Julie Killian. I have known Julie and her entire family for more than 20 years and have watched her raise her five children as their coach and counselor for many summers. She has worked tirelessly in Larchmont/Mamaroneck for your vote, and I know she is committed to fight for the reforms we need to get New York back on track for our families, schools and businesses. Believe me, I know a winner when I see one, and without a doubt, it’s Julie Killian.
Peter McCartt, director of Sustainable Westchester and chairman of the Eastchester Environmental Committee, Eastchester
Mike Chiapparelli, Mamaroneck
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The Hunter family gathers supplies for the Halloween window painting in Ruby Dee Park by the public library on Oct. 23. The popular activity was postponed from the previous day due to the windier, cold and wet weather. According to Recreation Supervisor Nina Gainor, 30 families showed up.
Not to be outdone by his sisters, Aurelio, 6, joined in on the Halloweenthemed activity.
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Sophia, 9, puts the finishing touches on her painting outside Raymond Opticians while her mother guards the supplies from the wind.
Kerry Hunter, 8, paints her Paris-themed Halloween outside Liebman’s. Her family has participated in New Rochelle’s annual window painting for several years. Photos/Sibylla Chipaziwa
Santiago, 6, adds his last paint strokes to his window painting as a spooky character looks on.
A haunted house during a sunset, painted by Liz Hunter, 13, dries outside a local business on Sunday morning.
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Opinion-Editorial
Knowledge, leadership and the presidency By GLENN SLABY “The greatest achievement of medieval philosophers was, not systematic theology, but the discovery that the more we know, the more we are aware of what we don’t know.”—Bernard Lonergan He stated that there are three types of knowledge: Things we know that we know. Things we know that we don’t know. Things we don’t know that we don’t know. This November, we have a diverse choice for the individual whom will become the most powerful and important person in country and the world. Knowledge, its awareness and its understanding are mandatory to leadership, no matter the discipline or endeavor. These three levels, its intrarelationships are engulfed in complexity. What is knowable now or in future instants of time is PARKS from page 3
of those permits, according to McCormack, who said that the county is on pace to meet the 750-unit threshold before the end of 2016. If the county fails to meet the benchmark, it could be subject to extensive federal fines. County Legislator Mary Jane Shimsky, a Hastings-on-Hudson Democrat, said that while most of the projects included in the capital budget are “sorely needed,” in particular those projects dealing with roads, any trepidation towards the aggressive plan
always in a state of constant, complex flux, especially with the rapid availability of information and the fog of “too much data” that is entwined within it. This great nation has been blessed with individuals who understood the above. From Lincoln to FDR, Edison to R.J. Oppenheimer, Eleanor Roosevelt to Martin Luther King Jr., Marshall to Eisenhower, men and women from many fields and enterprises knew what can be accomplished now and what needs to be put off momentarily until acceptable information is available. Unfortunately, all nations and cultures have experienced those whose pride, ego or ignorance have led to deaths of innocents and fallen societies. On Nov. 8, we must decide not only on policy and ideology, but also how their egos and pride will affect their ideological
goals, this country’s complex configuration, and their understanding of the multifaceted, national, international effects of every possible option/decision. One’s vote based on political beliefs is fine, but can that candidate rule beyond the “self’s understanding of knowledge” (ego) and be capable of managing, ruling our nation? Ideology has its limits. Ability and experience will also determine success. One mustn’t believe he knows “more than the generals” and “has a great brain.” With the above types of knowledge, combined with experience, understanding, judgment, and technological growth, our leader will be governing a diverse culture, history and people, intertwined in a complex world.
is centered on seeing the work to fruition. “We need to make sure that the work actually gets done or it’s all just window dressing,” Shimsky said. “And to do that we need to make sure we have the boots on the ground.” According to Shimsky, the county has cut its engineering staff significantly over the past several years, making extensive capital projects much harder to execute. The result, she said, is a $1.5 billion backlog in capital spending. “We simply don’t have enough [staff] to operate on a
$330 million-a-year clip,” she said. Ideally, Shimsky said she would like to see the county bolster the public works and engineering staff in the coming operating budget. Last year, $234 million in capital projects was eventually adopted in the final operating budget after being vetted by the Board of Legislators. According to Marcotte, legislators will mull over the budget and the final capital budget will be voted on in mid-December.
Glenn Slaby is a resident of New Rochelle. The views expressed are his own.
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Bus service questioned after Manhattanville death By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer With a considerable amount of attention centered on the recent death of Robby Schartner, a Manhattanville student who was killed by a drunk driver on Oct. 9, the college’s student body has reignited a debate about the school’s shuttle bus service. Schartner, a 21-year-old junior, was struck and killed by Emma Fox, of Rye, while walking along Westchester Avenue in White Plains in the early morning hours. It is believed that Schartner was walking back to campus after a night out on Mamaroneck Avenue in White Plains. According to police, Fox, 24, had been traveling eastbound on Westchester Avenue at about 5 a.m. when she fatally hit Schartner with her car, a 2012 Nissan Sentra. White Plains police reported that Fox had been intoxicated at the time of the incident and was measured with a blood alcohol of 0.21; the legal limit in New York state is 0.08.
In the aftermath of the tragic event, Manhattanville students are pointing to last year’s controversial change by the school administration to alter the bus service schedule. “What’s it going to take for the school to realize that having transportation provided is for our own safety?” asked Jess Cowle, a junior at the college, which is located in Purchase. On Aug. 21, 2015, Sharlise Smith-Rodriguez, the college’s dean of students, sent a welcome letter to the student body alerting them of upcoming events and changes in policy for the 201516 academic year. According to the memo, which was delivered as a blast email, the school changed the schedule for the Valiant Express. The bus service changes included the addition of four early morning runs to transport students from the college to and from White Plains from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. Additionally, the last two weekend runs would be eliminated. “I get why they changed the
hours because they didn’t want to be seen as encouraging drinking,” said Gianni Mogrovejo, a senior at the college. “But, I’ve had friends who have had to walk back to campus at night, which is extremely unsafe. By not having those hours, you’re waiting for an accident to happen; and it may have already happened with the recent loss the school took.” Prior to the service changes, the Valiant Express ran until 3:30 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Since the changes, the final bus on Fridays and Saturdays, which transports students from downtown White Plains back to campus, comes at 1:30 a.m. According to J.J. Pryor, the college’s managing director of the office of communications, the college enacted the bus service changes in order to follow the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act of 1986. Pryor told the Review that if an institution is aware of on-campus or offcampus conduct that encourages the use of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and does not take active steps to implement pro-
Students at Manhattanville College are demanding a change in the school’s shuttle bus service schedule, following the death of Robby Schartner on Oct. 9. The bus schedule was previously adjusted on Aug. 21, 2015. Photo courtesy Karina Cordova
grams to prevent such abuse, it could lose federal financial assistance as a result of the law. However, according to Mogrovejo, despite its reputation for transporting students under the influence, the late night weekend shuttle service, which was once deemed as the “drunk bus,” serves much more of purpose than escorting drunk students back to campus. He said many students utilized the late night service to travel back to campus after returning to White Plains from their afternoon internships in
New York City. Mogrovejo added that some students just enjoy hanging out in the downtown area to see a late night movie at the City Center 15: Cinema de Lux, or to eat at Buffalo Wild Wings, both located on Mamaroneck Avenue. While students have continuously voiced their frustration about the school’s new bus schedule, it is currently unclear whether or not the college will take immediate action to resolve the students’ demands. According to Pryor, during an “extensive discussion” on
Oct. 19, senior school administration officials deliberated on possible modifications to the Valiant Express. Smith-Rodriguez, who is also the chairwoman of the Manhattanville At Risk Committee, a group responsible for recommending actions in accord with existing college policies, declined comment. Fox is currently being held on $100,000 bail in the Westchester County jail and is due back in court on Nov. 1. CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com
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November 2016
Planning ahead... SUNDAY
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Native American Heritage Month Board of Education meeting 6 p.m., NRHS
Municipal Arts Commission meeting 6 p.m.
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SEPTA executive meeting 7:30 p.m.
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‘FAST’ response urged for World Stroke Day When punch dribbled out of the side of Dan Merritt’s mouth during a Halloween celebration at his daughter’s house, his wife quickly recognized stroke signs and drove him to the hospital. “In hindsight, we did the right thing, the wrong way,” Barbara Merritt said. “We should have called 911 right away. Fortunately, Dan’s story turned out okay, but we know we got incredibly lucky.” Lucky, because people who don’t go to the hospital via EMS reduce the odds of getting the best treatment for stroke, according to recent American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s “Get With The Guidelines—Stroke” data. For World Stroke Day on Oct. 29, the American Stroke Association will join others across the world to encourage people to save lives by responding quickly to a stroke emergency. Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide. “As a healthcare professional and as a stroke survivor myself, I can tell you that getting help quickly for stroke is more important than anything else you may be doing or
have planned,” said Teri Ackerson, neuroscience program coordinator at Saint Luke’s Health System in Kansas City, Missouri, and American Heart Association/American Stroke Association volunteer. “Whether you are the one experiencing symptoms or you see them in someone else, remember that stroke won’t wait, and neither should you.” People reported varying reasons for delaying stroke treatment in an informal survey of American Stroke Association website visitors: • Several hoped symptoms would resolve on their own. • Many had other priorities, including finishing work, meeting up with family or even a scheduled hair appointment. • Some expressed an outdated, fatalistic view of the disease. “Looking back, the right response is clear, but in the moment, doubt and denial are natural responses to stroke signs and can lead to bad decisions,” Ackerson said. “The heartbreaking thing is that for many of these patients, we might have been able to decrease disability if they
would have gotten to us sooner and by ambulance.” Many ischemic strokes, which account for 87 percent of all strokes and are caused by an obstruction of blood flow to the brain, can be treated with the clot-busting medication tissue plasminogen activator (IV r-tPA/ alteplase) and a stent retriever device that removes the clot. Research has shown that 91 percent of eligible stroke patients treated with IV r-tPA and a stent retriever in two and a half hours or less had minimal or no disability. “The same person who would have suffered a severely disabling or fatal stroke a few years ago now commonly walks out of the hospital a few days later,” said Dr. Alexander Khalessi, director of neurovascular surgery at the University of California, San Diego, and national spokesperson for the American Stroke Association’s Together to End Stroke initiative. “Decades ago there were no treatments for stroke. Now we have therapies that may interrupt even the most severe and disabling stroke if we
can get to it in time.” Through Together to End Stroke, nationally sponsored by Medtronic, the American Stroke Association teaches the acronym
F.A.S.T. as an easy way to remember the most common stroke warning signs and how to respond: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, and
Time to call 911. For more information on stroke treatment and World Stroke Day resources, visit StrokeAssociation.org (Submitted)
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October 28, 2016 • THE CITY REVIEW • 13
The riddle of the shrinks RHYMES WITH CRAZY Lenore Skenazy
“In 20 years, they can tell it to their therapist.” That’s a line parents hear—and say—a lot. (Especially in New York.) Most of us somewhat jokingly/ somewhat earnestly believe that our kids are keeping track of all the little things we’ve said and done wrong, and will someday divulge these while free-associating on a couch. If only we could be raising our kids with the expert wisdom of the real child experts: Psychiatrists. Well, a new book should make us all breathe a little easier. “Great Psychologists as Parents” by David Cohen looks at 10 towering shrinks and child development experts, from Freud to Dr. Spock, and finds that their track record is… mixed. In fact, the British Cohen told me in a phone interview that the shrinks’ odds of raising happy, well-adjusted offspring were “not very different” from the rest of ours. “The idea that if you study child psychology you become a better parent? Historically, there’s no evidence for it,” Cohen said. To illustrate, he added, “I went to a funeral not long ago and met the son of a very famous British psychologist and I said to him, ‘You must miss your dad.’ And he said to me, ‘You must be joking!’” Which makes me feel kind of good. Not that I want any child to suffer a traumatic upbringing! I just like knowing that there isn’t necessarily a cheat sheet that the experts get that the rest of us don’t. And I say this as someone
sometimes described as a parenting expert myself, since I write the blog Free-Range Kids. (I always say I’m not an expert on how to parent; I’m an expert on how we got so afraid for our kids.) So anyway: How did Freud fare as a papa? He was very close with his daughter Anna—“perhaps too close,” writes Cohen. He actually analyzed her. And since Freudian analysis deals a lot with childhood sexuality and fantasies, you have to assume this was awkward at best. These days, there’s no way a father could ethically analyze his own child. But back then it was all new—Freud basically founded the field—so you can’t hold it against him. And rather than castigate her dad, Anna followed right in his footsteps and became another distinguished psychoanalyst. The same dynamics are not found in the Klein family. Melanie Klein was a student of Freud’s who became famous for her work on play therapy—the idea that children express their fears and frustrations through play. (For instance: a toddler angrily punishing her doll for being a “bad girl.”) Like the Freud family, Klein’s daughter also went into the family business. That meant that mother and daughter were sometimes at the same psychoanalytic conferences, where they’d be shrieking at each other. “It was a soap opera,” Cohen says. Then came 20 years when they didn’t speak to each other at all. When the mom died, daughter Melanie not only refused to go to her funeral; she wore special red shoes to celebrate. So let’s put that family relationship on the “not so great” side.
Darwin and his children go on the other. Though Darwin was not really a psychologist, since the field had not yet been invented when his kids were born in the mid-1800s, he was a keen observer of species, including his own. He lost three children—a terrible fate that was painfully common until recently—but those who survived felt very warmly toward him, and were at his bedside when he died. Not so the kids of John B. Watson, one of the first scientific psychologists, as well as one of the founders of modern advertising (he took his insights and went to work for J. Walter Thompson). Watson wrote a book on the psychological care of the infant that was hugely influential in the first half of the 20th century. And yet, he was a harsh disciplinarian who only shook hands with his kids. In fact, says Cohen, “He accused American mothers of hugging their children and making them homosexual”—a good reminder that accepted truths in one generation do not always last into the next. Nor do parenting books. When Dr. Spock’s “Common Sense Book of Baby and Childcare” came out 1946, it quickly supplanted Watson’s as the most popular guide around. That’s in part because it sounded so much gentler—even though Spock, too, was a “quite severe father.” Whether he practiced what he preached, Spock’s book famously begins: “Trust yourself. You know more than you think you do.” Maybe he should have added, “And we don’t really know what we’re doing either.” CONTACT: lskenazy@yahoo.com
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An objective lens LIVE MIKE Mike Smith
It’s an age-old adage in the world of sports journalism: There’s no cheering in the press box. But although it may be embarrassing to admit, I—and other sportswriters—often fall short in that regard. Sometimes, when you’re a beat writer for a particular team, you can develop personal connections with players and coaches, often making it tough to abide by journalism’s golden rule of remaining objective. It’s only natural. Sometimes, however, our intentions are a bit more selfish. On Monday night, two of our local teams, New Rochelle and Mamaroneck, squared off in the Class AA boys soccer quarterfinals for what might have been the best game—regardless of the sport—of the fall season. No matter what the final score
read, it would mean that one of the Review’s teams would be moving on to the semifinals and another would be going home, but that didn’t mean that I was exactly neutral. I was rooting for the Tigers; not because of any particular allegiance to the top-ranked team in New York state, but because of a photograph. Yes, a photograph. With 11 minutes to play, Mamaroneck was trailing 1-0 when Alex Alma tied the game on a flawlessly executed header. The crowd went nuts and Alma, flanked by two of his teammates, roared up the sidelines with his arms outstretched to egg on the Tiger faithful. I’m not going to lie, I just happened to be in the right place at the right time, but as Alma ran towards me, I snapped a few quick shots, then looked at the results; this was going to be one heck of a front page photo, for sure. All I needed was Mama-
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roneck to hang on for the win. In that moment, I stopped being an objective viewer and started imagining clever headlines for our Mamaroneck paper; I had something about “Tigers roaring” lined up and ready to go—admittedly, the front page tease is not a strength of mine. In 2014, I won a New York Press Association award for a similar photograph, a full-page image of Rye Neck shortstop Chris Cascione raising his hands in victory following the final out of the section championship game. I’m not going to say that my shot of Alma was a shoe-in to get me some more hardware from the NYPA, but it’s only human nature to wonder “what if?” As it turned out, however, it wasn’t meant to be. Regulation and two overtime periods ended with the teams locked at 1-1, moving the game into penalty kicks. The Huguenots scored the huge upset on
Alex Alma celebrates a goal in the 69th minute of a Oct. 24 Class AA quarterfinal game against New Rochelle. Sports Editor Mike Smith was hoping to make the shot a front page teaser, but New Rochelle had other ideas. Photo/Mike Smith
the strength of a Felipe Tobon goal, and while I was disappointed to see my hopes of a huge front page photo vanish, I couldn’t help but think that from a narrative standpoint, a New Rochelle victory made for a better story; namely, the plucky underdogs shocking the
overwhelming Class AA favorites for a thrilling, emotional win. Now, with the Huguenots set to take on Scarsdale in the semis, I can root, without trepidation, for the purple and white to continue to win and make a bid for a sectional title.
I just hope that when the Huguenots score a big goal, they don’t forget to run right to the cameras. I’m still trying to get that front page spot.
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DiRienzo gets milestone win FOOTBALL
CLASS AA
QUARTERFINALS
NEW ROCHELLE 6 CARMEL 0 NEW ROCHELLE HS
10/21/16
Game Notes: • Jared Baron scored the game’s lone touchdown • Jaylin McGhee and Myles Taylor both had interceptions for the Huguenots • The win was the 200th career victory for coach Lou DiRienzo By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor Throughout the 2016 season, New Rochelle fans have come to rely on a dominant defensive unit that has demonstrated the ability to win ballgames even when its offense is having difficulty putting points on the board. On Oct. 21, the No. 2-seeded Huguenots may have turned in their most impressive performance yet, shutting out No. 5 seed Carmel to top the Rams 6-0 and advance
Jared Baron rushes for positive yards against the Rams. Baron had 45 rushing yards and a touchdown.
New Rochelle coach Lou DiRienzo looks on during a second half series on Oct. 21. The Huguenots’ win over Carmel was the 200th victory of DiRienzo’s career.
to the Class AA semifinals. An inspired effort from the Rams held New Rochelle’s offense in check for much of the game, but the Huguenots were able to break a scoreless tie with 1:18 left in the first half, as junior running back Jared Baron ran the ball in from the 2-yard line to give the Huguenots all the points they would need. The Rams had a chance to even the score with nine minutes left to play, having marched down to the Huguenots’ 20-yard line, but a timely sack by Khairi Manns helped quash Carmel’s momentum to preserve the shutout. The win was the third shutout posted by New Rochelle this year. “I think this gives the team a lot of confidence, but more than that, it was huge for the defense, which played amazing,” Baron said. “We were in a lot of tough spots today and we just pulled through and came away with the win.” The Huguenots faced one
such tough spot in the first half, when Carmel quarterback Ryan Shilling heaved a pass into the end zone intended for Andrew DiLeo. New Rochelle’s Najee Bass went up to make a play on the ball, swatting the pass to teammate Jaylin McGhee who came up with the interception to end the scoring threat. The turnover was one of two New Rochelle takeaways on the day. “I knew that [Jaylin] was going to be there to come help me out,” Bass said. “I just tipped it up in the air and just expected him to go get it.” The win puts the Huguenots at 8-0 on the season and sets up an Oct. 29 showdown with Clarkstown South in the Class AA semifinals. The Huguenots previously beat the Vikings 3918 on Sept. 30, and will look to stay perfect with a trip to yet another Section I championship game hanging in the balance. In addition to the playoff implications in New Rochelle’s win over Carmel, the victory was
Romeo Holden breaks a tackle on Oct. 21. Photos/Mike Smith
Jaylin McGhee comes down with an interception in the end zone on Oct. 21. The pass was deflected by Najee Bass and McGhee’s pick ended Carmel’s scoring chance.
also the 200th career win for longtime coach Lou DiRienzo. Baron, who has played for DiRienzo for the past three years, said it was humbling to be on the field for the milestone win. “It’s really special because I’ve been here through good times and bad times,” the junior said. “To see him get this win, to see the festivities, it’s awesome because, as a coach, he’s here, putting in the hard work.” CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com
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Tobon’s goal sinks Tigers BOYS SOCCER
CLASS AA
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NEW ROCHELLE 1 MAMARONECK 1 MAMARONECK HS
10/24/16
Game Notes: • The Huguenots edged Mamaroneck 4-3 in penalty kicks • Javier Amezcua scored the game’s first goal on a direct kick in the 46th minute • New Rochelle will play Arlington in the Class AA finals By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor Just after his penalty kick beat Mamaroneck keeper Dante Rhodes to give his Huguenots a playoff win over the top-ranked
soccer team in New York state, New Rochelle’s Felipe Tobon sank down to the pitch, and put his hands over his face with tears welling in his eyes. As a wild scene unfolded at Mamaroneck High School, Tobon knew he would be crushed under a rush of exuberant teammates and fans eager to celebrate New Rochelle’s unlikely victory over a juggernaut Tiger team; but for a few short moments, the Huguenots’ biggest moment of the season belonged solely to the junior defender. “Did you see me?” he asked with a grin after the game. “I think I got a little emotional out there.” Tobon’s game-winner came after 80 minutes of regulation, two 15-minute overtime periods and four rounds of penalty kicks. As soon as Mamaroneck captain Jack Spiradellis fired high to begin the fifth round, Tobon knew that he would have a
chance to send the Huguenots to the Class AA semifinals; and he did just that, firing a low, hard shot into the bottom right corner of the net to give the Huguenots a 4-3 edge. “I wanted to be in that position, I wanted to go last,” Tobon said. “I knew the fifth kick had the most pressure and I tried to keep a calm head, but I was nervous. But I knew my teammates were there backing me up.” The two squads battled to a one-goal draw over the course of regulation, with New Rochelle jumping out to a lead in the 46th minute on a long direct kick from Javier Amezcua. “I did my job, I put the kick on the back post,” Amezcua said. “I guess I just got lucky and it went in.” Amezcua’s goal seemed to wake up Mamaroneck’s attack, however, as the Tigers proceeded to take control of the game late in the second half, finding the equal-
izer on a beautiful header by Alex Alma in the 69th minute. From there, Amezcua explained, it was up to the Huguenots to dig deep and regroup, which they did for the next 41 minutes, holding Mamaroneck scoreless. “I honestly felt that our intensity was dropping for whatever reason,” he said. “I don’t know why it was, but it was lacking so me and some of my teammates, we were just trying to pick it up.” With the win, New Rochelle advances to the Class AA semifinals, where they will play another league foe in Scarsdale on Oct. 26, after press time. Although he believes a win over the Tigers will be a great confidence boost, Amezcua said that, for now, the team’s focus will simply be on the next contest. “[Mamaroneck] was a hell of a team, and they earned their spot as number one,” he said. “But we haven’t won anything yet; the win was great, the feeling was great, but we’ve still got work to do.”
Mamaroneck’s Alex Alma controls the ball near midfield. Alma scored a goal for the Tigers.
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Felipe Tobon plays a ball against the Tigers. Photos/Mike Smith
New Rochelle goalkeeper Danny Ayala pounces on Felipe Tobon on Oct. 24 at Mamaroneck High School. Tobon’s penalty kick sealed the Huguenots’ win over the top-seeded Tigers in the Class AA quarterfinals.
Cole Diccico and Marcos Garcia battle for the ball at Mamaroneck High School.