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BOL bans asking about prior salary

It’s good to be a nun Zuri Washington as Deloris Van Cartier, center, and The Sisters perform onstage in the Westchester Broadway Theatre’s production of “Sister Act,” now on show through July 1. For more, see page 6. Photo/John Vecchiolla

Latimer ‘bans the box’ for county jobs With an executive order signed last week, job applicants applying for positions in Westchester County government will no longer be required to preemptively disclose their criminal background on job forms.County Executive George Latimer, a Democrat, signed the order to “ban the box” on April 7, moving forward a nearly twoyear-old discussion by the county Board of Legislators.“No longer will applicants be automatically eliminated by dint of their past record—if their application warrants an interview, past details can be covered alongside evaluating

all the pluses and minuses of an employment candidate,” Latimer said in a Facebook post. Westchester will join nearly 150 cities and counties nationwide, including New York City and Yonkers, who have both abolished the practice of inquiring about criminal history on job forms. While a similarly proposed piece of legislation pushed by county Democrats in 2016 would have also applied the ban to private businesses as well as county employment, that initiative never made its way out of committee and to the full Board of Legisla-

tors for a vote. Advocates for banning the box argue that questions regarding criminal history unfairly discriminate against employees. New York state law forbids all employers from discriminating against job applicants based on their criminal history unless the crime has a direct relationship to the intended position. Under the executive order, employers will still be able to conduct background checks and criminal history reports after the initial application process. Advocates hope that the move will

level the playing field by getting applicants with criminal backgrounds a chance to interview before being removed from consideration. Earlier this year an executive order to ban gun shows on county property signed by Latimer was signed into law by legislators. While had repeatedly attempted to ban the shows under the administration of Rob Astorino, a Republican, the move was ultimately vetoed. Democrats now hold a 12-seat supermajority over Republicans. -Reporting by James Pero

A new bill passed by the Westchester County Board of Legislators this week will make it illegal for employers to inquire about applicants’ previous pay during the hiring process.The Anti-Wage Discrimination Act, which was passed unanimously by lawmakers on April 10, will go before County Executive George Latimer, a Democrat, who was expected to sign it into law on Tuesday afternoon. “This is a crucial step in combatting women’s pay inequality, but it also removes a barrier of discrimination—whether intentional or unintentional—that will help all job seekers, including older workers or workers who are making career transitions, or those returning to work after raising children, and it will do so at no cost to businesses,” Board of Legislators Chairman Ben Boykin, a Democrat, said in a statement. Lawmakers hope that barring employers from asking about prior salary history will translate into higher wages for employees and greater upward mobility for lower wage workers transitioning

into new roles. Among the prospective benefactors, according to the board, will be women workers who often earn a lower salary than their male counterparts. According to a recently released Pew Research analysis, women earned just 82 percent of what men earned annually nationally in 2017, marking a continued 15-year stasis in the gender pay disparity. An additional study by employer review and job search site Glassdoor from 2016 also shows that the pay gap is compounded by a disparity in successful salary negotiations between men and women. According to the study, men were more than three times more likely to successfully negotiate a pay raise.The bill, which will go into effect three months after being signed into law, is based off of a piece of New York state legislation that never made it out of the Legislature after the Senate failed to bring it to a vote. -Reporting by James Pero

Westchester County lawmakers look to close in on wage discrimination with a new law banning employers from asking about prior salary history. File photo

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One-on-One Assistance On Mondays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Handleman Business Opportunity Center on the second floor of the main library. A trained staff member provides assistance with online applications for jobs, schools, social services, TASC preparation, and more; help finding eviction information and housing referrals, food stamps, services for mental health and substance abuse drug addictions; and support for computer needs such as setting up an email account, creating a PowerPoint presentation, and fine-tuning a resume or other document. Drop-in.

Steps to Success: Homework Help On Mondays through Thursdays from 3 p.m. until 10 minutes to closing time in the Children’s Room and Teen Room. College students and volunteers are on hand to offer homework help to assist elementary school students and middle school students (up to grade eight) in organizing homework needs, locating appropriate resources, and strengthening reading skills. The free homework help service is offered September through May, except during school vacation weeks. The Steps to Success program is offered in conjunction with the Youth Bureau of the City of New Rochelle, Monroe College, and Westchester Library System.

Free AARP Tax Help On Tuesdays and Thursdays through April 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free tax assistance through the Tax Counseling for the Elderly program, TCE, and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, VITA, will be offered at the New Rochelle Public Library. Trained AARP volunteer counselors will be available. These sessions will be held in the library’s Meeting Room and on the stage of the Ossie Davis Theater, except during school vacation weeks, when they will be held in the Community Gallery. Tax filers are advised to arrive early, as they will meet with a tax advisor on a drop-in, first-come, first-served basis. The library opens at 9 a.m. on these days. The TCE tax assistance program is free. Tax preparers have all the necessary forms to complete e-filing. Participants must bring with them last year’s return and supporting documentation, as well as an official photo identification and a social security card, or other comparable documentation. When applicable, the following should also be brought to the session: W-2 and W-2P forms from each employer, if a salary was earned; unemployment compensation statements; SSA-1099 form if Social Security benefits were received; all 1099 forms (1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-misc., etc.) showing interest and/or dividends and original purchase price of sold assets; 1099R form from the payer of your pension or annuity; all forms indicating federal income tax paid; childcare provider information (name, employer ID, Social Security number); and Social Security numbers for all dependents.

Friends Book Store On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Friends Bookstore, located in the main library’s lobby. The Friends of the NRPL Book Store is where you’ll find bargains from popular novels, mysteries and nonfiction in hardcover and paperback, to children’s books, CDs, and DVDs. Proceeds from these sales allow the Friends to provide funding for quality children and adult programming, as well as assisting the library by contributing to various projects and improving service to the community.

Job Search Coach On Tuesdays from 4:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. in the main library second floor Conference Room. A trained job search coach assists individuals looking for a new or improved job by helping with writing resumes and cover letters, identifying suitable jobs, completing online job applications, searching for jobs on the Internet, networking, honing interview skills and completing follow-ups. Drop-in. Free.

Health Care Navigators On Wednesdays from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the main library’s Conference Room on the second floor Receive one-on-one assistance with open enrollment to purchase, change or renew coverage in a qualified health plan; enroll or renew coverage in Medicaid and Child Health plus; and enroll in the new Essential Plan for lower-income New Yorkers from a health navigator from the Westchester County Department of Health

Free Programs For Infants and Preschoolers The New Rochelle Public Library and the Huguenot Children’s Library, HCL, are offering a great array of free programs for infants, toddlers and preschool children this winter-spring season. Participation is drop-in, on a first-come, first-served basis. The free programs are made possible by the Friends of the New Rochelle Public Library and the Partnership for the Huguenot Children’s Library. Most do not take place on days the New Rochelle public schools are closed for vacations. Nursery Rhyme Time, for children ages 6 months old to 2 years old, is a joyful blend of stories, songs and finger plays. It is held at the main library on Fridays through May 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 9:50 a.m., and at HCL on Mondays through May 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. Toddler Time, for children aged 2 years old, are lively sessions that engage children and their parent or caregiver in music and games. It is held at the main library on Fridays through May 25 from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., and at HCL on Wednesdays through May 23 from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. 3, 4, 5’s - Stories & Crafts, for ages 3 to 5 years old, are sessions of stories, songs, and a take-home craft inspired by seasons and picture book themes. A bilingual (English and Spanish) session takes place at the main library on Mondays through May 21 from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Another session in English takes place at the main library on Thursdays through May 24 from 2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Sessions at HCL take place on Tuesdays through May 22 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. and on Thursdays through May 24 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Preschool Fun & Fitness, a program for children ages 2 to 5 years old and their parent or grandparent, is a fun-filled hour of movement, games and healthy eating and lifestyle tips, conducted by the health and fitness team from Montefiore New Rochelle Hos-

pital’s Women, Infants & Children, WIC, Services. Registration is required. Please call the WIC office at 365-3677. The sessions will be held in the main library’s Meeting Room and stage on Mondays through June 18. Baby Steps, for children ages newborn to 3 years old, are half-hour sessions of fun and early socialization through music, movement and finger games with Nora Maher. They will take place on Saturdays through March 31 from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the main library, and from 11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at HCL. Yoga Tots, for children ages 2 and 3 years old, is taught by Budding Buddhas kids yoga instructors. Toddlers have fun “playing yoga” with puppets, props, songs, and games. The sessions will take place on Tuesdays through March 27 from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the main library, and from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at HCL.

Free Creative Writing Classes for Children A free creative writing class for children, Kids Tales, will be offered at the New Rochelle Public Library on Saturdays, March 24 through April 21 from 1:50 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. The five-session class for children ages 8 to 12 years old is led by trained, talented high school volunteers, through the national Kids Tales nonprofit organization. Through organized exercises and group projects, participants brainstorm, write, and edit their own short stories over the five sessions. At the end of the class, the stories are assembled in a collection and published as a bound anthology that is made available on Amazon.com. Registration is required and participants need to attend all five sessions. To register, please call 8133706 or email communityrelations@nrpl.org. Space is limited to 25 students, so early registration is recommended.

New Rochelle news Alternate side parking restrictions suspended for winter months Parking regulations are suspended due to street sweeping operations during the winter months from through March 31. A complete listing of streets is located in the City Code Article X Schedule 312-84.

Reminder: Parking regulations exist throughout the city for other reasons than just street sweeping. Please carefully review the posted parking restrictions against the list as non-street sweeping related parking regulations will be enforced.

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester LEGO City Builder Enjoy building city scenes with LEGO bricks at home? Let your creativity loose with LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester’s newest play space: LEGO City Builder. This is an interactive city that visitors can add their own elements and designs right into the display. The new play area includes skyscrapers, police and fire stations, cafes, suburban streets, beaches, a LEGO Friends section and more. Celebrate the grand opening of this exciting new space with photo opportunities and custom builds created by Master Model Builder Anthony Maddaloni. Admission starts at $16.95; children under age 2 are free. Opening hours are Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sundays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester is located at 39 Fitzgerald St. in Yonkers. For more information, call 844-740-9223 or visit westchester.legolanddiscoverycenter.com.

County news Golf course closings The six county-owned golf courses closed for the season after play on Sunday, Dec. 31. The courses are Dunwoodie, 231-3490, and Sprain Lake, 2313481, both in Yonkers; Maple Moor, 995-9200, in White Plains; Mohansic, 862-5283, in Yorktown Heights; Saxon Woods, 231-3461, in Scarsdale; and Hudson Hills, 864-3000, in Ossining. The courses are expected to reopen in March, weather and conditions permitting. The exact date will be announced. Deadline for our What’s Going On section is every Thursday at noon. Though space is not guaranteed, we will do our best to accommodate your listing. Please send all items to news@hometwn.com.

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‘Painting with Light’ exhibit to open The Mamaroneck Artists Guild will be presenting the solo exhibition of artist Deborah Loeb Bohren, beginning on Tuesday, May 15. Ranging from realistic to abstract and double exposures, the exhibit “Painting with Light” are intimate environmental portraits of the man-made world around the

globe. Bohren selected images from Copenhagen, Paris, Oaxaca, Lunenburg (Nova Scotia), New York City and Marrakesh. She hopes that the images draw the viewer in and makes them ask “is this a photograph?” A reception at the artists guild where the public can meet Bohren, will be held on Saturday,

May 19, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Mamaroneck Artists Guild Gallery is located at 126 Larchmont Ave., in Larchmont. For more information, call 834-1117, email gallery@mamaroneckartistsguild.org or visit mamaroneckartistguild.org. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. Admission is free. (Submitted)

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“Sister Act,” based on the Touchstone Motion Picture, tells the hilarious story of Deloris Van Cartier, a disco diva, whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a murder. Under protective custody she is hidden in the one place she won’t be found—a convent. Disguised as a nun and under the suspicious watch of the

Mother Superior, Deloris helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own. This is a sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, sisterhood and music. Featuring original music by Tony and eight-time Oscar winner Alan Menken (Disney’s “Aladdin” and “Beauty and The Beast,”

“Newsies,” and “Enchanted”), dazzling dance routines and songs inspired by Motown, soul, and disco, “Sister Act” is the funniest and funkiest musical around. The cast features: Zuri Washington as Deloris Van Cartier; Lani Corson as Sister Mary Robert; Ken Jennings as Monsignor O’Hara; Philip Michael Bask-

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Zuri Washington stars as Deloris Van Cartier in “Sister Act” at the Westchester Broadway Theatre. Photo/Julie Curry

The cast of “Sister Act” performs a number onstage. Photo/John Vecchiolla

erville as Curtis Shank; Danny Wilford as Eddie Souther; Corben Williams as TJ; Jayson Elliott as Joey; Mike D’Amico as Pablo; Sandy Rosenberg as Sister Mary Lazarus; Katelyn Lauria as Sister Mary Patrick; and Mary Jo McConnell as Mother Superior. The multi-talented ensemble includes Melanie Burg, Joanna Caruso, Sincee Daniels, Hannah Eakin, Hector Flores Jr., Keyonna Knight, Jose Plaza, T. Shyvonne Stewart, Jessi St. George, Stephanie Sable, and Karen Webb. Directed and choreographed by Donna Drake. The musical director is Bob Bray; associate choreographer is Rhonda Miller. Set design by Steve Loftus; lighting design by Andrew Gmoser; sound design by Mark Zuckerman. The costume coordinator is Heather Carey; wig/hair design by Gerard Kelly. The production stage manager is Victor Lukas; the assistant stage manager is Duane McDevitt; and properties are by Grumpy’s Props. Lisa Tiso is the associate producer. Director/choreographer Donna Drake has Broadway experience in the original production of “A Chorus Line,” “Sophisticated Ladies,” “Woman of the Year,” “The Wind in the Willows,” “5678-Dance,” “It’s so nice to be Civilized,” and the original production of “The 1940s Radio Hour.” She directed four Broadway concerts of “Nothing Like A Dame” for BC/EFA and “Addy & Uno,” currently running off Broadway at Theatre Row. Awards include an Emmy nomination, four Drama Desk nominations, a Mac Award nomination, a Theatre World Award, and an Off Broadway Alliance nomination. She choreographed Catherine Zeta-Jones for the American Film Institute Awards in 2009, and The AFI 2011 honoring Morgan Freeman and starring Betty White. She directed the children’s show; John Tartaglia’s “Imaginocean,” off

Broadway and national and international tours. On TV, Drake has been involved in “Julie’s Greenroom,” starring Julie Andrews; “Monica’s Mixing Bowl,” “Disney’s Johnny & the Sprites,” and ABC TV’s “Dear Alex & Annie.” She is currently teaching acting at Pace University. Zuri Washington, who plays Deloris Van Cartier, is a Bronx native making her WBT debut in one of her favorite roles. She starred in the National Tours of “Bring It On: The Musical” as Danielle and “Memphis” as Felicia Farrell. Other credits include “Dreamgirls” as Deena, and “Bat Out of Hell” which is now enjoying a run in the U.K. “Sister Act” show times, through July 1: Wednesday, Thursday and some Friday matinees: lunch is at 11:30 a.m. and the show is at 1 p.m.; Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings: dinner is at 6:30 p.m. and the show is at 8 p.m.; Sunday matinees: lunch is at noon and the show is at 1:30 p.m.; Sunday evenings: dinner is at 5:30 p.m. and the show is at 7 p.m. Ticket prices: dinner and show range between $59 to $89 plus tax depending on the performance chosen. Beverage service and gratuities are not included in the ticket price. Discounts are available for children, students, and senior citizens at selected performances. Also check the website for ongoing special offers. There are discounts for groups of 20 or more; call 5922225. Luxury boxes for private parties of six to 22 are available by calling 592-8730. Enjoy dining and theatre in an elegant private box. Additional features include an expanded dinner menu, hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, private powder room, and luxury box reserved parking. For reservations and for more information, call 592-2222 or broadwaytheatre. (Submitted)

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Chef Peter Kelly heads Phelps Food, Wine & Beer Fest

Chef Peter Kelly will serve as the featured guest for the Phelps festival, featuring the best dining fare that Westchester County has to offer. The event will take place on Sunday, April 22 in Tarrytown. Contributed photo

Celebrity Chef Peter Kelly, will be the featured guest at this year’s Phelps Food, Wine & Beer Fest, which will take place on Sunday, April 22, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Tappan Hill Mansion, 81 Highland Ave., in Tarrytown. A benefit for the Phelps Hospital Community Garden Initiative, the event boasts samples of delicacies at elegant dining stations hosted by exclusive local restaurants, and wines selected by the chefs to complement their fare. An extraordinary variety of beer will also be offered for tasting. Tappan Hill is a beautiful historic

mansion with views overlooking the Hudson River. For more than three decades Kelly has set the standard for dining in the state of New York. Operating the most critically acclaimed restaurants in the Hudson Valley, his contemporary American cuisine brings dining to a new level by providing his guests with exquisite food and superb service. Kelly runs the Xaviars Restaurant Group, which owns and manages Xaviars and Freelance Cafe in Piermont, Restaurant X and Bully Boy Bar in Congers and Xaviars X2O on the Hudson in Yonkers.

“I am delighted to partner with Phelps Hospital for this event. My father was once a patient here many years ago and I’ll never forget the great care he received. It’s so important to give back, and that the proceeds will go to a community garden, makes it that much more special,” Kelly said. More information and tickets at $100 per person may be obtained by contacting Marissa Coratti in the Phelps Development Office at 366-3104 or at mcoratti@northwell.edu. Reservations can also be made online at phelpevents.org. (Submitted)

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Airbnb beginning to have impact on housing market As tourism in the Hudson Valley continues to grow, the popularity of short-term rental programs like Airbnb is beginning to have a positive impact on the real estate market. “For the first few years, we felt that Airbnbs were working against us because people had the attitude of why should we buy when we can rent a home that suits our immediate needs,” said Katherine Jennings, who manages Houlihan Lawrence’s Millbrook office in Dutchess County. Yet it seems being able to test the waters without commitment

has helped these renters become better familiarized with the area’s communities, ultimately leading them to more comfortably consider a second-home purchase. And many buyers are in turn listing them, in part or whole, back on platforms like Airbnb. “They have gotten tired of moving their skis and their children’s toys from house to house,” said Jennings, who oversees 35 agents who cover Dutchess, Columbia, Ulster and Greene counties in New York and Litchfield County, Connecticut. “Plus they know what kinds of properties

will work on Airbnb.” Listings with standalone guesthouses, as well as a main house for the owners, have become extremely popular. The new tax code enacted by Congress late last year, which severely limits the amount of deductible state and local taxes, is also having an effect. “Some of our buyers are telling us that their accountants are advising them that if they own a second home as an LLC then they can write off some of the expenses of owning the house against the Airbnb income they get from it,” Jennings said. In general, nightly rates for Hudson Valley Airbnbs range from $200 to $400 for a house, she said. Popular communities include Hudson, Rhinebeck, Amenia, Millbrook, Millerton, Chatham, Woodstock, Saugerties and New Paltz. “Essentially, it starts at Millbrook and goes north.” In the Columbia County city of Hudson, nightly rates for intown apartments range from $150 to $300, said Annabel Taylor, a Houlihan Lawrence agent based

in Millbrook who owns two Airbnb rentals in Hudson with her husband, Zach Hill. “It’s been successful beyond our wildest dreams,” she said, generating about $10,000 a month in the summer. “Almost all of my clients keep Airbnb in mind when purchasing property,” Taylor said. “It’s always a factor when figuring out their monthly carrying costs.” This is especially true for her Brooklyn clients looking to buy a second home in the Hudson Valley. “They can’t afford to buy in

Brooklyn so essentially they are buying their second home first.” Renters are predominantly from New York City, but owners can count on a steady stream of tourists from around the country and around the world, Jennings said. The prime season runs from Memorial Day through Columbus Day. “I’ve been surprised at how busy I’ve been in the off-season,” Jennings said. “I would say I have it booked for half of the off-season weekends.” (Submitted)

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Latimer to attend CPW basketball tourney

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Cerebral Palsy of Westchester’s Barrier Breakers is proud to announce its11th Annual Wheelchair Basketball Tournament on Tuesday, April 17 at the Westchester County Center. The anticipation is building for the players who will play their Westchester rivals the Wildcats from The Westchester School for Special Children. In celebration of 11 years hosting this tournament, Westchester County Executive George Latimer will start the evening off with his opening remarks. During halftime, there will be a “Hoop Shoot” foul shooting contest sponsored by the Mid Westchester Elks. The contest will include both teams, trophies

will be awarded to the winners in each group and all players will be recognized for participating with a medal. Cerebral Palsy of Westchester, CPW, would like to acknowledge the county Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation for providing the site and the Office for Disabled in coordinating the event. For more than 69 years, CPW has been advancing the independence, productivity, and full citizenship of children and adults with all developmental disabilities including autism, neurological impairments, intellectual disabilities, epilepsy and cerebral palsy. Through our comprehensive network of educational programs, therapeutic services,

employment training, recreations, advocacy and residential sites, the agency has helped thousands of children and adults in Westchester and Fairfield counties live more productive and satisfying lives. (Submitted) Date: Tuesday, April 17 Admission: free Doors open: 5 p.m. Event starts: 5:30 p.m. Location: The Westchester County Center 198 Central Ave., White Plains, New York 10606

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April 13, 2018 • THE CITY REVIEW • 13

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An Amazin’ start LIVE MIKE Mike Smith

On Tuesday, April 10, the Red Sox and Yankees kicked off their season series with a tilt at Fenway Park. The stage was set for a classic; two bitter rivals looking to assert their dominance in the AL East, two lineups chockfull of young stars, and two dominant pitchers in Severino and Sale. And wouldn’t you know it, I ended up watching the Mets instead. As Boston continued to pile on the runs against the seemingly hapless Yanks on ESPN, I was glued to SNY, as the surprising Metropolitans demonstrated their grit yet again, rallying back twice against the Marlins to top the fish 8-6 and get off to a 9-1 start—the best in franchise history. It’s not just that the Mets are winning—cause for celebration enough—it’s how they’re doing it. On Tuesday, the Mets surged back from two runs down in both the sixth and the eighth innings—

the latter comeback cemented by a dramatic bomb from Asdrubal Cabrera, before winning the game an inning later on a double by slumping slugger Yoenis Cespedes. These are the kind of wins—like many the Mets have had in their terrific start—that make you wonder if this team is ever going to lose again. Which, of course they will. Unlikely as it may seem right now, the Mets are not going to go 161-1 this season. Like every team, they’re going to go through droughts, they’re going to battle injuries to key players, and they’re going to have stretches where nothing goes right. And Mets’ fans, more prone to fatalism and pessimism than their counterparts who root for the Yankees, have an underlying sense of dread as they wait for things to return to normal. But that’s why fans have to enjoy the times like this. Right now, first-year Mets’ manager Mickey Callaway looks like the second coming of Bobby Cox. The starters are throwing well, the bullpen—even Hansel freakin’

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Robles—has been incredible, and basically, this team just looks like it’s having a ton of fun playing together. The baseball season is such a long slog that it’s important to invest heavily in the moments when things are going right. A team can absolutely energize a fan-base or a city with a few weeks of inspired play. I’ve seen that play out on sports talk radio, on social media and even in text conversations with my father, who admitted that Cabrera’s eighth-inning homer against the Marlins prompted him to let out a holler that nearly gave my mother—who was doing work in another room—a heart attack. Who knows how long the Mets can keep up this torrid pace. Heck, it could all come crashing down tomorrow! And that’s why you have to enjoy it when you can. Because you never know when a streak like this is going to come around again.

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The New York Mets have opened the 2018 season with an unprecedented 9-1 run. Even if these good times won’t last, fans should appreciate them for as long as they do. Photo courtesy Wikipedia.org

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The Huguenot & New Rochelle Historical Association Presents

olonial FAIR

This Spring 18th Century comes to life !

HOSTED BY THE THOMAS PAINE COTTAGE MUSEUM 20 SICARD AVE NEW ROCHELLE NY APRIL 15 RAINDATE

Adults - $5

Children under 16 - $3

(re entry available)

All day lawn activities include Candle Dipping Story Telling with Singing & Dancing 18th c. cooking over fire Washington’s 2nd NY Regiment Soldiers Schoolmarm Lessons Become a solider, hear muskets sound

Visit Facebook for updates to our scheduled events The Paine Cottage Museum will be open throughout The Fair

Good ‘ole American Colonial Baker’s

available for additional fee

New this year ~ Artists from MAG sale of art & fine crafts on south lawn www.facebook.com/thomaspainecottagemuseum www.thomaspainecottage.org 914-633-1776