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Mayer wins Westchester Senate seat in special election Douglas Colety said in a statement. “I am proud of the race that Julie Killian ran. Running Democratic state Assembly- in a very difficult climate, Julie woman Shelley Mayer claimed took a stand for the taxpayers and victory against Republican candi- against one party rule in Albany. date Julie Killian in a fiery spe- While we were not successful last cial election for a vacated 37th night, I am confident that Julie’s message will be proven right in Senate District seat. According to the county Board the coming months. High taxes of Elections, with 87 percent of and corruption is the reason our the vote being reported, Yonkers’ state capitol continues to be so Mayer captured 24,238 votes, dysfunctional. Shelly Mayer is while Rye’s Killian fell short a typical Albany politician who will not put the taxpayers first with 17,793 votes. “Shelley Mayer is a seasoned and will not deliver the change legislator who knows all the is- that we desperately need.” The 37th Senate District seat, sues and the people trust that she will work on their behalf,” said formerly occupied by Democratic Westchester County Democrat- County Executive George Latimic Chairman Reginald Lafayette. er, covers the cities of New Ro“Despite all the negative cam- chelle, Rye, White Plains, Yonpaigning and negative attacks kers and the towns of Bedford, against her during this campaign, Harrison, Mamaroneck, North she came out the winner. It shows Castle, Rye, and Eastchester. Latimer vacated the position that she is a strong woman and that she has the confidence of the in January after defeating former voters in that district.” Westches- County Executive Rob Astorino, ter County Republican Chairman a Republican, to become the head
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Julie Killian Shelley Mayer
Legislators introduce “reusable bag initiative” White Plains, NY — As people around the globe observe Earth Day this weekend, Westchester County Legislators Kitley Covill and Nancy Barr are putting their environmental principles into action at home: They are proposing legislation to encourage the use of reusable bags and keep single-use plastic checkout bags out of the County’s streets, landfills and waterways. “This is the first step toward a goal we all share -- to improve the environment by eliminating the plastic bags that pollute our waterways, clog our sewers, back up our storm drains, endanger our marine life and litter our streets,”
said District 2 Legislator, Kitley S. Covill of Katonah. “This legislation reflects an increasing awareness of how destructive, permanent and unnecessary single-use plastic bags actually are,” said District 6 Legislator, Nancy Barr of Rye Brook. “While several municipalities around Westchester already have reusable bag legislation and several others are considering similar laws, it’s time for the County as a whole to join other counties like Suffolk in leading the State and the Nation towards a cleaner, more sustainable future for ourselves and for our children.” The newly proposed Reusable
Bag Initiative looks to eliminate single-use plastic bags for retail checkout. Stores and other sellers will be allowed to provide only heavier-duty reusable bags or bags made of recycled paper. We are proposing a fee of no less than 10 cents for every bag provided by a seller as studies have shown that a fee encourages consumers to bring their own bags, and results in the reduction of waste. To ensure that the fee is not a burden on those who can’t afford it, SNAP and WIC recipients are exempted under the proposal. Also exempted are certain kinds of bags – such as dry cleaner garment covers, thin produce
bags and larger bags of the sort used for garbage liners, as well as paper bags used by pharmacies for prescriptions. The legislation additionally takes aim at polystyrene foam packing materials, banning their use in food packing and other kinds of items packed in the County. “The introduction of this measure is the first step in the legislative process,” said Covill. “The various committees at the Board of Legislators will be listening to everyone – store owners, consumers, environmental scientists BAGS continued on page 9
of the county during last year’s elections. With Mayer’s win, Democrats technically now have a one-vote majority over the GOP in New York’s state Senate; however, one Democrat in the Legislature has said we will continue to align with Republicans. Prior to the election, mainline Democrats tried to unify their party in order to take control of the Senate for the first time since 2010. The effort proved to be unsuccessful though, as Brooklyn Democrat Simcha Felder announced the day of the vote that he would continue to caucus with Republicans regardless of the results of the special election. In a public statement, Felder said, “With only 25 days remaining in this year’s legislative session, I believe it is my obligation
to prevent an unprecedented and uncertain late session political battle that will only hurt my constituents and New Yorkers.” That gives the GOP a one-seat majority over Democrats until the end of this year’s legislative session, which ends in June. Despite her loss, State Republican Chairman Edward Cox said Killian is a “tenacious advocate for the reforms that are so desperately needed to restore our state and has established herself as a champion for Westchester and New York taxpayers.” Killian’s loss is her second unsuccessful bid for the 37th Senate District seat, after she previously lost against Latimer in 2016. Senators are elected to twoyear terms for a base salary of $79,500 per year. CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com
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CPW celebrates 11th wheelchair basketball game Cerebral Palsy of Westchester’s Barrier Breakers had their 11th annual wheelchair basketball game on Tuesday, April 17 at the Westchester County Center. Iona College Men’s Basketball players helped the team warm up for the big game. During half time Cerebral Palsy of Westchester’s Vocal Groove performed two wonderful pieces followed by a dance routine performed by the Scarsdale Dance Team. Also during half time there was a “Hoop Shoot” foul shooting contest sponsored by the Mid Westchester Elk’s Lodge No. 535. The contest included both teams, and trophies were awarded to the winners in each group and all players were recognized for participating with a medal. After half time the game
resumed, and the Barrier Breakers won after a fun competitive game. Cerebral Palsy of Westchester,
CPW, would like to acknowledge the Westchester County executive, county Department of Parks, Recreation and Conserva-
tion for providing us with the site and the county Office for Disabled in coordinating this event with CPW. (Submitted)
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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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CPW hosts sixth annual Pinewood Derby For the sixth year in a row the Pinewood Derby came to Cerebral Palsy of Westchester on April 13, courtesy of the Mid-Westchester Elks and Boy
Scouts of America. This was the fourth year the Girl Scouts Troop 1902 participated in the race. The Boy and Girl Scouts built their cars which
were equipped to race the day of the event. The cars were decorated over the past month and were ready to race down the official Pinewood Derby Track.
There were many races and the kids were jumping in excitement waiting to hear the official winner. The top three winners were chosen, and everyone was eager to receive their metals. After the Girl and Boy Scouts finished their races, Jay Singer hosted the last challenge, girls against boys. The winner from the Girl Scouts faced off against the winner of the Boy Scouts.
The race was best out of three with the Boy Scouts winning. Everyone was excited by the end of the races and some jumped for joy when grabbing their trophy. The first Pinewood Derby was held in 1953. It was the brainchild of Cubmaster Donald Murphy. The derby, publicized in “Boys’ Life” in October 1954, was an instant and enduring hit. The magazine offered plans for the track and
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car, which featured “four wheels, four nails, and three blocks of wood.” The rules of the very first race stated, “The derby is run in heats—two to four cars starting by gravity from a standstill on a track and run down a ramp to a finish line unaided. The track is an inclined ramp with wood strips down the center to guide the cars.” The cars still roll that way today. (Submitted)
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Former First Lady Barbara Bush, a native of the city of Rye, died last week. She was 92.
After declining treatment during several hospitalizations, in which she was hospitalized for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, commonly known as COPD, and congestive heart failure, the former first lady passed away on April 17. Bush had also been suffering from Graves’ disease, a thyroid condition, for many years before her death. She was accompanied by her loved ones at her home in Houston at the time of her death. Bush, who grew up in Rye and attended the Rye Country Day
Her family is well-known for its political figures, as her son George W. Bush served two terms as the president from 2001 to 2009, and her other son Jeb Bush, the former Florida governor, recently tried to capture the Republican nomination during
the 2016 presidential election. Barbara Bush was known for supporting many humanitarian causes, including universal literacy. She founded the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy while serving as the first lady. In 1995, Barbara Bush was
awarded for Greatest Public Service Benefiting the Disadvantaged. She also won an award, the Miss America Woman of Achievement Award, for her work with many literacy programs. -Reporting by Franco Fino
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On Derby Day for Z100’s Greg T, It’s All About the Hats
(Yonkers, NY) – For horse racing fans, two things matter on Derby Day – their pick to win and, more importantly, their choice of hat. Empire City Casino, the premier entertainment destination in the northeast, announced today that Greg T. of Elvis Duran and the Z100 Morning Show, will be the host and celebrity judge for the casino’s fourth annual Kentucky Derby Hat Contest on Saturday, May 5th. The Derby festivities begin at 3:00 p.m. trackside adjacent to Yonkers Raceway. Previous celebrity hosts and judges include Supermodel Hannah Davis Jeter, Real Housewives of New York City star Bethenny Frankel and Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kim Zolciak. The legendary cast member of Z100’s Elvis Duran and the Morning Show will lend his radio voice and wear his judging hat where he, along with Fashion Judge Simone Piliero from Simply by Simone, will pick their win, show, and place for best hat with a third place prize of $100, a runner-up prize of $250 and a first place prize of $500. In addition, for one lucky indi-
vidual, the T in Greg T. will stand for top-hat with a special celebrity pick by the morning radio host for his favorite derby attire, which comes with a $750 prize. Z100’s street team will also be on-site giving away free swag. “Ever since I went on my first pony ride, I have always been interested in the Kentucky Derby,” said Greg T. “I am intrigued and super excited for the Derby Hat Contest and can’t wait.” “The atmosphere at Empire City Casino on Derby Day has the look and feel of the Kentucky Derby itself, between the buildup to the big race and the creativity our visitors show in coming up with the most out-of-this-world, outside-the-box hats,” said Taryn Duffy, director of public affairs for Empire City Casino. “We encourage everyone to put on their ‘thinking cap’ and join in the Derby Day fun.” While waiting to showcase their wild and wacky hats, viewing party attendees can enjoy the Southern thirst and charm of a traditional Mint Julep to get into the Derby Day spirit, as well as dine on a variety of food selections
trackside. Guests can also experience classic raceway dining in the Empire Terrace, open from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. race day, where the Derby can be viewed on a private screen at the party’s table. Reservations for the Empire Terrace are now being accepted for parties of six or more by calling 914-968-4200 ext. 649. After experiencing Kentucky-in-New York, guests can try their luck on the casino’s IGT Wheel of Fortune Triple Stars® slot machine jackpot, now over $1.1-million. Just this past March, Theresa P. of Westchester, NY won a life-changing jackpot of $2.9-million, the highest-ever jackpot at any of New York State’s regulated casinos. Empire City is Manhattan’s closest casino, just a short drive from the George Washington Bridge and easily accessible via Metro North, Bus, Shuttle Bus and more (exact point-to-point directions provided here). For more information on Empire City Casino, the Kentucky Derby Viewing Party & Hat Contest, and other upcoming events, please visit www.empirecitycasino.com.
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and others – as we work together to shape a law that is not an undue burden on anyone, but one that will make the Westchester we leave for our children better, cleaner and more sustainable.” In a statement, the environmental group the Bedford 2020 Coalition, said, “Bedford 2020 applauds the efforts of Legislators Kitley Covill and Nancy Barr to reduce the environmental impact of disposable bags and polystyrene in Westchester County. Disposable shopping bags are a major source of waste and pollution. Plastic bags contaminate our soil and water and have had a devastating impact on wildlife. Production of paper bags requires large amounts of water, energy and chemicals and can emit toxic and hazardous chemicals into our air and water. We are proud to see Westchester County taking a leadership role in reducing bag waste and addressing the impact these materials are having on our natural resources.” Jeremy Cherson, Advocacy Coordinator for Riverkeeper, said, “Each year, nearly 23 billion single-use plastic bags are used across New York State. Research by Riverkeeper and Columbia University’s Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory found mi-
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croplastic particles prevalent in waters across the New York metro area, including Westchester County. Initial evidence from the first year after California’s ban
went into effect, shows a nearly 7 percent reduction in plastic bags found on beaches statewide. We know that policies addressing plastic and polystyrene pollution
reduce litter. Riverkeeper looks forward to engaging in the process to ensure the law leads to less plastic and polystyrene in our waters.”(Submitted)
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New Rochelle Home Sales Listings provided by the office of Westchester County Clerk Timothy C. Idoni Photos courtesy Zillow.com, Trulia.com, Hotpads.com, Spotproperty.com & Maps.google.com
11 Pinebrook Road, 3/22/18 $310,000
13 Third Street 3/8/18 $294,000
150 Forest Ave. 3/9/18 $826,000
15 Portnellan Ave. 3/22/18 $610,000
16 Winthrop Ave. 1/19/18 $251,113
17 Clover Place 2/20/18 $485,000
111 Kingsbury Road 3/14/18 $762,500
161 Forest Ave. 3/23/18 $900,000
176 Weyman Ave. 3/6/18 $990,000
179 Huguenot Street 3/5/18 $370,000
181 Fifth Ave. 2/23/18 $586,000
188 Norman Road 3/23/18 $720,000
216 Eastchester Road 33/23/18 $705,000
225 Victory Blvd. 3/27/18 $631,5000
1217 Weaver Street 3/15/18 $545,000
136 Clove Road 12/19/17 $690,000
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Airwave heatwave LIVE MIKE Mike Smith
F. Scott Fitzgerald famously opined that there are no second acts in American lives. Luckily for once-and-future WFAN sports radio host Mike Francesa, a brief hiatus from the spotlight earlier this year probably wouldn’t even have been long enough to qualify as a Broadway intermission. On May 1, Francesa returned to the WFAN airwaves for his first show following a Dec. 15 “retirement” that promised to be the end of an era in New York sports talk radio. That Francesa—who has been a staple of the local sports scene since 1987—is back is no great surprise; the only question is “what was the point of retirement in the first place?” Surely, when Francesa announced his impending retirement more than a year ago— leading to a months-long farewell tour that allowed him to bask in the continuing adoration of “Mongo Nation,” we all ex-
pected to hear him back in our lives rather quickly. Mike, despite his general disposition and outlook on life, is not an old man and someone is always willing to pay for a know-it-all sports pundit with decent name recognition. But we figured he was done with WFAN. He’d be headed to SIRIUS XM, ESPN or somewhere else finding room for the big payday and the big personality, we thought. I mean, imagine Derek Jeter, after being feted as an outgoing legend at ballparks around the country in 2014, showing up to the Yankees spring training facilities in Tampa in March of 2015, taking reps at shortstop and wondering loudly why anyone was surprised he decided to return for another season. That was essentially the gist of Francesa’s first show, as he maintained that returning to WFAN was always among the options laid out before him and he was right where he wanted to be. Of course, he made no mention of the multi-million dollar paycut he was taking, nor the
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disruption this has caused the trio that replaced his afternoon drive show. But then again, that’s just Mike. For all his faults—and they are legion—Francesa’s arrogance was always a driving force behind his show. And over the years, rather than hold it as a black mark against him, I— and many others—began to find his grandiose proclamations almost endearing. Mike was a jerk, but he was our jerk. I feel about Francesa the same way I feel about Yankees radio announcer John Sterling. Do I think they are good at their respective jobs? No. But every Mike rant that goes viral or John Sterling home run call that sees the play-by-play man crooning an old Italian love song seems to be a genuine part of New York culture, so I have a soft spot for the men responsible for creating them. So the Sports Pope is back, and now New York sports radio can feel whole again. The debates about which radio station has the better shows, the public sniping between rivals Michael Kay and
On May 1, longtime sports talk radio host Mike Francesa returned to WFAN after a five-month retirement. Sports Editor Mike Smith wonders why he said goodbye in the first place. Photo courtesy Wikipedia.org
Francesa, and in a year where there is so much promise and intrigue in the local sports scene? We couldn’t have asked for a bet-
ter start to summer. I just don’t know why Francesa said goodbye in the first place. He could’ve just said “Back
afta dis.”
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