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Moody’s downgrades county outlook to ‘negative’
Keeping with it
In support of positive youth development programs, the Westchester County Youth Bureau has partnered with The Lower Hudson Valley My Brother’s Keeper Alliance for the 2018 Youth Leadership Summit. For more, see page 6.
Westchester offers free help with health insurance enrollment Free assistance is available to help individuals and small businesses enroll or renew their health coverage with NY State of Health, the official health plan Marketplace. The Westchester County Department of Health Navigator Program offers in-person assistance in multiple languages at no charge. The 2019 Open Enrollment period for the Marketplace will begin Thursday, Nov. 1 and will run through Jan. 31 for all new applicants. For health coverage to begin on Jan. 1, residents must enroll in a plan by Dec. 15. For anyone currently enrolled in the Marketplace, the Open Enrollment period will begin on Nov. 16. Renewal information for 2019 will be sent directly to enrollees from the NY State of Health. Anyone who wants to can enroll in a Qualified Health Plan,
Westchester County is offering free assistance to help individuals and small businesses enroll or renew their health coverage with NY State of Health, the official health plan Marketplace.
QHP, during the Open Enrollment period. Enrollment in Medicaid, Child Health Plus, the Essential Plan and the Small Business Marketplace is available all year round. Navigators are available at 24 sites including Health Department offices, libraries, community-based organizations and government agencies. Weekday, evening and weekend hours are available. For more information on navigator services, locations or to schedule an appointment, call 995-6350 or email hnav@westchestergov.com. To learn more about health coverage, go to nystateofhealth. ny.gov or call 1-855-355-5777. The NY State of Health customer service hours are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more health information, go to westchestergov. com/health. (Submitted)
Westchester County will retain its AA1 bond rating given by credit rating agency Moody’s, but with a major caveat. According to a statement from County Executive, George Latimer, a Democrat, Westchester’s credit AA1 rating—the second highest score attainable—was reinstated by Moody’s last week, although the county’s financial outlook was downgraded to “negative.” “This rating is certainly no surprise,” Latimer said. “We have known for some time now that the county is in serious financial stress. We are taking steps every day to improve our footing, but the road ahead will be long.” At the heart of Moody’s rating is what the agency describes as financial instability stemming from a budget shortfall. According to projections given in August, Westchester County’s 2018 budget deficit currently hovers around $18.2 million, more than $14 million less than the shortfall initially projected in 2018. “[The] Negative outlook reflects the continued deterioration of the financial position resulting from large one-time expenses over the past two years and the need for incremental recurring revenues to structurally balance
financial operations,” the report stated. The $18 million shortfall will likely be affected by a recently ratified contract with the county’s Civil Service Employees Association—the county’s largest union representing 3,000 workers— which will add $27 million in back wages to an already strained operating budget. Due to revenue shortfalls, county lawmakers are now forced to consider raising taxes through the property tax levy. Latimer has said a tax hike is currently not on the table. Under his predecessor, former County Executive Rob Astorino, a Republican who was elected in 2009, taxes were never raised. Astorino lost re-election to a third term in office in 2017, when he was defeated by Latimer.A shortfall may also increase the likelihood that the county will be forced to draw on its fund balance, which may further imperil its preferable bond rating. Westchester’s rating affects the county’s ability to borrow and issue bonds at preferential interest rates and could prove increasingly important as the Federal Reserve continues to increase borrowing rates. -Reporting by James Pero
Credit Rating Agency Moody’s will retain the county’s AA1 bond rating but downgrade its financial outlook as “negative” due to ongoing financial stress.
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Houlihan Lawrence issues report on financial crisis
Buyers from New York City are tolerating urban life and confined space longer and delaying marriage and kids as they find stability and firm financial footing, according to a recent report released by Houlihan Lawrence.
In a special report released on Oct. 18, Houlihan Lawrence examines in depth the impacts of the Great Recession on the housing market in Westchester County, Hudson Valley and Fairfield County. Here are highlights from the report, “Ten Years From the Financial Crisis: A Shifting Definition of Value, A Decade of Change in North of NYC Real Estate.” • Today’s homeowner is more informed than ever before, approaching a real estate transaction with a new perception of value and a mindset as home buyers informed by caution, analysis of data and pragmatism. • Buyers from New York City are tolerating urban life and confined space longer and delaying marriage and kids as they find sta-
bility and firm financial footing. • Yet the demographics of where buyers are coming from have basically stayed the same. About 60 percent of homebuyers are staying within their community, 2530 percent are coming out from New York City and 5-10 percent are coming from abroad or elsewhere. Interestingly, the numbers from Brooklyn have tripled from 2 percent in 2007 to 6 percent in the first half of 2018. • Today’s consumers have access to an incredible amount of technology and information online, and agents today rely on all forms of social media to promote their listings. • Many buyers are willing to forgo amenities and large acreage for a property with less maintenance requirements that allows
them to lead more experiential focused lifestyles. • In 2017, homes within half a mile of a train station sold 9 percent faster than those located farther than a half mile away. • Today’s homeowners approach their home’s value much like their equity portfolio, monitoring its fluctuation monthly or yearly. • Today’s buyers, though seemingly self-sufficient, ultimately rely on the experience of a local real estate agent to provide them the feet on the street knowledge and insights they can’t find online. Houlihan Lawrence anticipates a stable market with steady growth potential as a new generation discovers the benefits of living in the suburbs north of New York City. (Submitted)
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nership for the Huguenot Children’s Library. Most do not take place on days the New Rochelle public schools are closed for vacations. 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 Hospital’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.
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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 813-3706 or email communityrelations@nrpl.org. Space is limited to 25 students, so early registration is recommended.
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.
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.
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 Part-
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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. 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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The New 60 is a weekly look about what it’s like to be in your 60’s in today’s world: adult children living at home, downsizing (jobs and houses), finding old friends on Facebook and deciphering text-speak. It’s a Brave New World of second homes, second careers and second marriages…and finding out after a lifetime of milkshakes and ice cream that you’re suddenly lactose-intolerant. The New 60 is created by two local 60-plus Westchester residents, John Colquhoun of Bronxville and Andy Landorf, who hails from Tarrytown. The duo are long-time advertising creatives and this, as the saying goes, is their Act II. Even though it features folks in their 60’s, if you know someone who is 60, have a parent who’s 60 or just generally enjoy watching funny things happen to other people, you’ll find something to relate to here—you may even find yourself saying, “Hey, that happened to me!” To read more of the New 60, visit their website at thenew60comic.com.
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In support of positive youth development programs, the Westchester County Youth Bureau has partnered with The Lower Hudson Valley My Brother’s Keeper Alliance, LHVMBK, for the 2018 Youth Leadership Summit. The summit is being held on Thursday, Oct. 25 at the Westchester County Center, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Lower Hudson Valley My Brother’s Keeper Alliance is a consortium of cities, local governmental bodies, local educational agencies and non-profit organizations that have accepted former President Barack Obama’s My Brother’s Keeper Community Challenge. To date, those Westchester cities and communities include: Greenburgh, Mount Pleasant Cottage, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle,
Ossining, Peekskill, Southern BOCES of Westchester, White Plains and Yonkers. The goal of the summit is to promote promising practices and workshops that demonstrate effectiveness and offer boys and young men of color, regardless of their income, geography or family circumstances, the greatest opportunities to succeed in school and beyond. The theme for the MBK Summit is to “Educate, Empower, Engage,” where the attendance is expected to be nearly 1000 boys and young men of color from Westchester. “We join the Lower Hudson Valley My Brother’s Keeper Alliance and other MBK communities around the state in ensuring that our young people are positioned for success,” County Executive George Latimer said.
“This administration, through the Westchester County Youth Bureau, is pleased to partner on this conference and future efforts to propel young people as far as their dreams and hard work will take them.” The work of the LHVMBK Alliance, specifically the 2018 summit, is to help address the image and negative impressions of our boys and young men of color and help them change the narrative too often associated with this demographic. LHVMBK Alliance Chair Dr. Jim Bostic said: “We are all aware of the achievement gap between boys and young men of color and their white counterparts,” said Dr. Jim Bostic, chairman of the LHVMBVK Alliance. “This gap exists in part because of a lack of adequate resources
available to many of our students of color who live in poorer neighborhoods, as compared to those in more affluent neighborhoods. As a result, boys of color are more likely to be suspended, incarcerated or live in temporary housing. The LHVMBK Alliance members have declared, this is unacceptable. Therefore, our Alliance has a razor-sharp focus on ensuring that these gaps are eradicated, which is keeping in the spirit of our former President Barack Obama’s My Brother’s Keeper movement.” Dr. DaMia Harris-Madden, director of the county Youth Bureau, added, “Now more than ever, it is critically important for local communities to take the necessary steps to close the opportunity gaps. We are excited to join the Lower Hudson Valley
My Brother’s Keeper Alliance and their efforts to improve life outcomes of Westchester County’s youth.” Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in workshops that will enhance their personal development, both academically and socially. “Our goal is to ensure that these young men know that someone cares about them and are committed to making an investment in their future,” said Andree Early, commissioner of the Greenburgh Parks and Recreation Department. In addition, the young men will have the opportunity to hear motivational words from invited guest speakers, Bishop W. Darrin Moore, Sherman Browne and actor/comedian Mike Epps. (Submitted)
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Chapel holds Make a Difference Day On Saturday, Oct. 20, The Chapel School celebrated its Annual Make a Difference Day Fair. Make a Difference Day, is the largest national day of community service. Schools, organizations and families across America come together to better the world we share. School families, church members and friends of the community gathered to complete
various projects. The Multipurpose Room was transformed into the Make a Difference Headquarters. Service stations were assembled where volunteers worked together to complete various service projects. This year, Chapel School friends and families decorated tote bags for Project Night Night, made cookies for local police and firefighters, created Christmas orna-
ments for seniors, and craft dog toys for animals in the local shelter. More than 50 people stopped by throughout the day, and helped to assemble 50 tote bags, 30 dog toys, 30 ornaments and bake 14 dozen cookies. SL2 is a cross-over initiative between Chapel’s thriving Service Learning and Student Leadership programs. Under the guidance of religion teachers
Danielle Gerbosi and Joan Kennedy, Chapel students created presentations to persuade a panel of judges to select their charitable organization to be the focus of a service learning project and recipient of a month of student offerings. One of this year’s chosen charities was Project Night Night. The tote bags for Project Night Night will be filled with a stuffed animal, blanket and a book for children in shelters. Children joined hands and hearts to make
book bags for inner-city children, write letters to soldiers, and make place mats for a local soup kitchen. Chapel Librarian Sharon Peterson helped students make fleece blankets that will be given to families in third world countries through Lutheran World Relief. Chapel families also baked cookies that were delivered later that day to the Eastchester Fire Station and the Bronxville Police Station. “It was a day where our stu-
dents and their families could join together to serve those in our community,” said Kate Marino, the school’s music teacher and youth minister of the Village Lutheran Church.Village Lutheran Church and The Chapel School are located at 172 White Plains Road in Bronxville. For more information about Village Lutheran Church and The Chapel School and its programs, call 337-3202 or visit thechapelschool.org. (Submitted)
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Data shows how to avoid a speeding ticket
An analysis of newly available data from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles reveals where drivers are more likely to receive speeding tickets and what can be done to avoid these violations.
An analysis of newly available data from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles reveals where drivers are more likely to receive speeding tickets and what can be done to avoid these violations. The Rosenblum Law Firm evaluated the latest numbers and discovered the best way to help New York drivers reduce the chance of getting a speeding ticket. The analysis outlines the top 10 New York counties with the least amount of speeding tickets, and those with the most. The Rosenblum Law Firm found that Herkimer, Nassau and Dutchess counties were the top three areas where drivers most often get speeding tickets in New York; while drivers in Essex, Montgomery and even Manhattan are the least likely to get ticketed for
speeding. “New York hands out more traffic citations than almost every other state,” said Adam Rosenblum, the firm’s principal attorney. “Ticketed drivers face hefty fines, points against their license, loss of license and, in severe cases, jail time. By analyzing the data, we are able to tell people when they should take extra precautions.” These findings reflect more than just the volume of speeding tickets written; they factor in the amount of vehicle miles traveled in the county to determine where police are most aggressive in ticketing drivers. The analysis of the data also includes tips about the best times to drive to avoid speeding tickets, the season during which speeding ticket rates decrease, and also
informs drivers about the maximum speed one should travel to likely avoiding getting a speeding ticket. “Of course, we just want our clients, and all drivers in New York, to drive safely. I drive these roads as does my family,” Rosenblum said. “That being said, we also want to give people the best chance at avoiding the costly hassle of receiving a speeding ticket.” New York drivers can check their county’s traffic ticket and accident data at https://traffictickets.com/data/. They can also search by type of traffic offense, like cell phone usage, speeding and DUI/DWI. The firm further analyzed other aspects of the data to provide interesting findings about a range of other ticket-related topics. (Submitted)
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County recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month On Oct. 18, Westchester County Executive George Latimer recognized the month of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. October 18 is also “Wear Purple Day,” and the county executive encouraged all employees to wear an item of purple clothing in honor of domestic violence victims and survivors. In a small ceremony at the county executive’s office, Latimer lit a candle to “shine the light” on victims of domestic abuse. “Domestic violence affects millions—both women and men of every race, religion, culture and status,” Latimer said. “To address domestic violence we must look at both sides of the equation—support for our victims and their families and accountability of offenders to stop the abuse. This month-long observance reminds us how important it is to stay vigilant with our message that domestic violence must end.” A number of Westchester’s community partners were represented at the event, including the Pace Women’s Justice Center, My Sisters’ Place, Hope’s Door, WestCOP, Legal Services of the Hudson Valley and The LOFT: LGBT
Community Services Center. Latimer was also joined by members of the District Attorney’s Office, the Office for Women, the Department of Probation, the Department of Community Mental Health, the Department of Social Services, the Office for People with Disabilities and the Youth Bureau. The departments work in tandem to address domestic violence on two fronts: safety for victims and their families, and accountability for the offenders to stop the abuse.
“We are fortunate in Westchester County to have such committed, compassionate and competent partners working together in our coordinated community response to domestic violence,” said Robi Schlaff, executive director of the Office for Women. “The incidence of domestic violence knows no social, economic, racial or ethnic boundaries. All victims deserve to be treated with respect, to have their safety and the safety of their families paramount, and to have the force of the criminal justice system with them to put an end to abuse.” CarlLa Horton, executive director of Hope’s Door, said, “One in three women and one in four men experience physical abuse by a partner. The violence hurts everyone, and everyone has a role to play in helping victims find safety, independence and healing from the trauma of abuse. Domestic Violence Awareness Month shines a light on the issue, and lets victims know they are not alone. If you or someone you know is in danger, please call our hotline at 888-438-8700. Call and speak up for yourself or for someone who can’t.”(Submitted)
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E-Z Reserve pre-registration for golf begins
E-Z Reserve enables golfers with a valid county Park Pass to book a starting tee time on weekends for a series of weeks at their choice of the six courses throughout the 2019 season.
Golfers who are currently enrolled in the E-Z Reserve weekend tee-time reservation program for Westchester County courses can book the same tee time/day for the 2019 season, Thursday, Nov.1, through Friday, Nov. 30. E-Z Reserve enables golfers with a valid county Park Pass to book a starting tee time on weekends for a series of weeks at their choice of the six courses. If an existing holder is not interested in keeping the specific time and day, the time will be made available to all golfers in December. From Saturday, Dec. 1 through Friday, March 8, all remaining E-Z Reserve tee times will be
available on a first-come, firstserved basis and are limited to one tee time per weekend day. A non-refundable fee of $350 per player is due at pre-registration and payable by cash, check or Visa, MasterCard or American Express. As a bonus for pre-registering, the 2019 E-Z Reserve season is increased from 25 to 30 weeks beginning Saturday, March 30 and ending Sunday, Oct. 20. After pre-registration ends, all remaining E-Z Reserve tee times will be available beginning the first day of play in 2019. These tee times will be sold for $300 per player for 25 weeks—Saturday, April 13 through Sunday, Sept. 29. Opening day for the 2019 sea-
son will be announced. Golfers who do not participate in the program can book any available weekend and weekday tee times during the season at golf.westchestergov.com or by phoning or visiting the course of their choice. The courses are Dunwoodie and Sprain Lake in Yonkers, Hudson Hills in Ossining, Maple Moor in White Plains, Mohansic in Yorktown Heights and Saxon Woods in Scarsdale. E-Z Reserve is sold at the individual courses directly. Golfers can download, print and complete an application form and read complete program details and rules at golf.westchestergov.com. (Submitted)
Arc Westchester raises over $260K at golf outing
Golfers tee off at Hampshire Country Club in Mamaroneck to raise money for children with development disabilities. Photo courtesy Veronica Roman
The Arc Westchester, the county’s largest agency supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including those on the autism spectrum, and their families, recently hosted its 18th annual Golfing for Kids outing at Hampshire Country Club in Mamaroneck. The event raised more than $260,000 for children with autism, Down syndrome and other developmental disabilities supported by The Children’s School for Early Development. More than 110 golfers participated in the outing this year. Following a day on the course, attendees enjoyed an awards banquet, silent and live auctions and
an inspiring event program. Mary Calvi, CBS2 News anchor and 2016 Caring for Kids awardee, welcomed guests to the reception. The evening honored two truly deserving individuals, with a special tribute to Carol Muller, a beloved teacher who passed away earlier this year. Jackie Logozio, a full-time substitute teacher at The Children’s School, was honored with the Building Futures Award, and Richard P. Swierat, who retired as The Arc Westchester’s executive director this month, was recognized with the first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award. “This year’s Golfing for Kids was one of our most successful in
history, and we are grateful for the continued generosity of our guests year after year in helping us reach and, to date, surpass our fundraising goals,” said Nancy Patota, executive director of The Arc Westchester Foundation. “Early intervention is key to developing a child’s full potential, but state funding to support such services continues to fall short. The funds raised at this event will help The Children’s School to continue to provide our youngest program participants the best opportunities for a successful future.” To learn more about The Children’s School for Early Development, visit arcwestchester.org. (Submitted)
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Shipping up to Boston LIVE MIKE Mike Smith
It’s been almost 15 years since I’ve set foot inside the hallowed grounds at Fenway Park. But on Wednesday night, thanks to the charity of my friends and teammates, I’m headed back, this time to catch a World Series game. But as much as I’ve been looking forward to showing up for Game 2, and as much electricity as I imagine will be in the air, I can’t help but wonder how tonight is going to compare to my last trip to see the Red Sox. The summer of 2004 was a very different time for Red Sox fans. The curse of the Bambino had not yet been broken, only nonagenerians could lay claim to having seen Boston win a title, and the hated Yankees were in the midst of run that had seen them net four titles in the previous eight years. Red Sox nation—as it was beginning to be known—was firmly entrenched as the little brother to the bullies
from the Bronx. It was in that state that I found myself, in late July, traveling up to Fenway to see my Sox take on the Bombers. Little did I know what a historic game it would turn out to be. In the third inning, with the Sox trailing 3-0, Boston starter Bronson Arroyo plunked Yankee third baseman/villain Alex Rodriguez who began jawing at the hurler on his way down to first base. Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek—perhaps cementing the captainship that would be bestowed on him the following year—took exception, shoving A-Rod in the face, sparking a wild brawl that has become one of the watershed moments in the rivalry. And if you thought the brawl was enough to incite Boston’s rabid fanbase, six innings later, the Sox pulled off an improbable five-run comeback when Bill Mueller launched a two-run walk-off homer off Mariano Rivera that sent waves of euphoria throughout the park. I filed out of the stadium with the rest of the fans, almost in a
daze, in amazement of the game that I had just witnessed. Little did I know that many Red Sox players would later characterize that game as the turning point of a season that saw the Old Towne Team capture its first World Series title since 1918. It’s a game I’ll tell my grandchildren about some day, and they will listen on in wonderment about a time that baseball wasn’t played by robots. I’ve got another chance, on Wednesday, to witness something great. I’ll be staked out in the bleachers, wearing my Lou Merloni shirt—and at least four more layers to keep warm—cheering on my team and hoping to see something amazing. There’s no guarantee I will, however; it’s just as likely that Sox’ starter David Price gives up a pair of homers in the first inning and Boston will head to Los Angeles on Friday with the series tied at 1-1. But that’s the great thing about seeing a game live. You never know what’s going to happen.
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On Wednesday, Oct. 24, Sports Editor Mike Smith will be headed up to Fenway Park to see his Red Sox play in Game 2 of the World Series. Smith is hoping his latest experience in Boston will compare to his last one. Photo courtesy Wikipedia.org
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