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April 2018 Serving Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow, Irvington, Scarborough-on-Hudson and Ardsley-on-Hudson Vol. XIII No. 4 March Madness: Plans to Install Cellular A Parade of Storms Wreaks Antennas in SH Withdrawn by Rick Pezzullo Costa, a representative for Mobilitie, said Havoc on Region the company had received permits in 500 A telecommunications company with- municipalities nationwide to install small drew its plans last month to seek a special cells on utility poles and light poles. In by Barrett Seaman permit to install cellular antennas in three Westchester, the cells have been placed in residential neighborhoods in the Village of White Plains, Yonkers, Pelham Manor and March came into the Hud- Sleepy Hollow. New Rochelle. son Valley like a lion—a lion Mobilitie, the largest privately-held tele- In Sleepy Hollow, Mobilitie had been on steroids. Less than a week communications infrastructure company in looking to attach the cells to increase service after a powerful “bomb cyclone” the United States, sent a brief letter to the for Sprint customers on poles on 46 Po- swept up the eastern seaboard village’s Planning Department stating its cantico Street, 16 Hudson Terrace and 227 on March 2nd, a second storm, surprising decision without providing any North Washington Street. laden with wet, heavy snow, explanation, according to Planning Board Several village residents expressed con- moved over a landscape still lit- member Gordon Swartz, who noted at a cerns about the proposal in February, main- tered with fallen trees and power March 22 meeting the company had with- taining the cellular antennas would decrease lines, bringing down even more. drawn similar applications in other munici- property values and create health and safety Tens of thousands were left in the palities. hazards. dark and cold—some of them “They may be rethinking their approach,” “I think it’s a joke,” said one resident. still from the first storm, others he said. “Who’s going to be next? T-Mobile? Veri- knocked out twice. By month’s A large pine tree fell on roof and wires at Munroe During a public hearing in February, Paul zon? Will we have to be here every week?” Avenue home of Herb Hennas in Sleepy Hollow. end, four consecutive nor’easters had swept through the region, leaving residents and government officials alike lashing out at their utilities, Con Ed and NYSEG (New York State Electric & Gas Corp.), for inadequate planning, poor communi- Irvington Lady Bulldogs Fall cations and a hapless restoration effort. The first two storms, dubbed Quinn and Riley, hit One Game Short of State Title within five days of one another, bringing devastation up the coast and into New England. Throughout West- by Tom Pedulla chester County, dozens of roads were blocked off. The

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PERMIT NO. 971 PERMIT NO. the Mario Cuomo Bridge, where two semis had been her held an emotional team meeting that WHITE PLAINS, NY WHITE PLAINS, blown onto their sides by winds in the first storm. The had little to do with the game itself immedi- County opened warming shelters. The governor sent in ately after a 55-52 loss to Susquehanna Val- six teams of National Guardsmen to conduct “wellness ley in the Class B state final. checks” in the valley and to lend support to Con Ed Maher wanted her players to see beyond and NYSEG in their failed efforts to keep up with the a hard-fought contest that left four seniors calls for help. who had played together since second grade It was, to say the least, not a good week for the utili- wondering what more they could have done ties. Their customer response mechanism, largely reliant to create a storybook finish. on automated phone menus and cautionary robo-calls, No, this was not the way Mary Brereton, Irvington girls basketball team posted a left many feeling abandoned. “Mutual aid” rescue crews Kelly Degnan, Heather Hall and Olivia Val- record of 95-8 the last four years. from as far away as Canada and North Carolina were des envisioned walking off with the rest of working on downed lines in Irvington and Greenburgh, their young lives. But Maher wanted the been,” said Degnan. “I think this season was but they arrived late and offered only marginal assis- Core Four – and all of her players – to ac- a little bit more of a tight-knit group. I can’t tance to what local officials called woefully inadequate knowledge what their time together really imagine another team as close as this.” preparation by Con Ed and NYSEG. meant. Tears flowed as players left the court. Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner called for “It’s a game and it’s called a game for a rea- There were more tears in the locker room as Con Ed to “reimburse residents who were out of power son,” Maher said. “But the lessons you learn they grasped the finality of it all. The Core for the days that they had no power,” arguing that such from it are way, way more important.” Four had led Irvington to a 95-8 record, a policy would provide “greater incentive to expedite Players learned to push themselves to the four Section 1 Class B titles and reached the restoration of power.” At a March 9 press conference, limit, to blend disparate personalities for state championship game each of the last County Executive George one cause. two years only to fall just short of making Latimer called on the two Continued on page 3 “We’re definitely a family, always have Continued on page 18 www.thehudsonindependent.com Inquiring Photographer by Alexa Brandenberg “Do you think anything concrete will come from the recent anti-gun walkouts and rallies?”

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“I have a lot of faith in youth and they “I hope so, because I have two kids who “I think it will. The walkout made a differ- “If the courts would enforce the laws that have seen things we have never seen be- are growing up and I don’t want them to ence because it showed that kids have a are already in place, a lot of this stuff fore, so I think they will vote their minds.” be involved in any of that.” voice and even though we are small, we would never have happened.” can speak up.” The Hudson Independent Spreads Its Wings In an editorial three months ago noting those promises and predictions, beginning write a letter to the editors or learn how to our own website and Facebook pages. our 14th anniversary, we wrote about our with our website. advertise and how to zero in on news about Also in May, we will be holding what we ambitions to broaden and deepen our re- Check out www.thehudsonindependent. the communities and news that interests hope is just the first of a series of public fo- lationship with our readers. We expressed com for yourself. We have a new format you. You can also link to our Facebook page rums on matters of interest. On May 23rd, that we wanted “to increase our interaction that we believe is much more user-friendly. and YouTube videos. we will convene a panel of journalists and with the communities we serve.” We prom- You can more easily access different sections Starting in May, we will be launching media experts to talk about the state of the ised to make our website “more current and to find news, photos, video and a constant- a broadcast and video-streaming feature news media today (See “Save the Date” no- livelier,” with more links to local activities. ly updated calendar of local events. With a called “Indy Talks.” Each month, our edi- tice below). We hope you will attend and Starting now, we are going to deliver on click, you can subscribe to the print edition, tors will be interviewing newsmakers, arts share your own views. leaders and politicians from the rivertowns It all adds up to a better relationship and making them available on as many lo- between The Indy and you, our readers— cal on-line venues as we can, starting with soon to be viewers and interlocutors. SAVE THE DATE! May 23rd, 7 p.m. Warner Library, 121 N. Broadway, Tarrytown INVASION OF THE TRUTH SNATCHERS Is American Journalism in Trouble? A panel of journalists and media experts explores the current state of the news media in an age of “Bubbles, Tweets and Fake News.” Sponsored by: The Hudson Independent Your Most Trusted Source for Local News and Events

2 The Hudson Independent April 2018 www.thehudsonindependent.com by Alexa Brandenberg the worst hit from the second storm. On Storm Damage Wednesday night, two transformers in the Continued from page 1 area of Sunnyside Lane and Broadway at the village’s northern edge shorted out and utilities to fire their respective presidents. exploded in flames. The fire gave off an eerie “Both Con Edison and NYSEG have fum- orange glow in the night sky visible for half a bled the recovering effort,” said Latimer, mile and took out power from a large swath “and we as County residents can no longer of homes, as well as the Middle and High stand by and accept this.” School campus. Mayor Brian C. Smith as- Later in the month, the County Board of sured residents on the local Facebook page Legislators passed a resolution calling upon that since the affected area included the the state to investigate the utilities’ inepti- schools, Con Ed would give it priority. tude. They also called utility executives onto Smith’s optimism was short-lived. the carpet, demanding explanations. In Though most of the original 614 homes af- many ways, it was a reprise of the Moreland fected were back up by Thursday night, help Commission hearings in the aftermath of all but vanished on Friday. “Village officials Hurricane Sandy five years earlier, leading have spent the day fighting for a restoration board chair Ben Boykin to ask, “Why are crew to be deployed by Con Edison to Ir- we going through this again?” vington,” he posted. “It has not happened. The worst of the damage was north and There are no crews currently working in the east of the Rivertowns. In Irvington, Tarry- Village to restore power to 50+ residents, town and Sleepy Hollow, a dense, slush-like some of whom have been without power precipitation fell heavily upon rooftops and for over a week.” old trees that groaned ominously under its While the lights came back on in most weight, but except for Irvington, the power places, tempers continued to flare. The ire losses were not overwhelming. Perhaps two- was singularly directed at the utilities. The dozen residents of Sleepy Hollow lost pow- March 19 Westchester County Board of er in the second storm. Except for homes Legislators’ hearing drew a phalanx of util- along the southern border that were affected ity company managers to endure a barrage by the Irvington power loss, Tarrytown did of complaints from one district after an- not have a single outage from the second other. “The storms may have been natural storm. disasters,” said Ben Boykin, who represents Sleepy Hollow Village Administrator White Plains, Scarsdale and Harrison, “but Anthony Giaccio acknowledged that his the communications failures were disasters village got off relatively easy, compared to entirely of the companies’ own making.” Cortlandt, to the north, where nearly 1,800 The utility representatives’ excuse was that lost power, or the communities along Long they didn’t think it would be this bad. Said Island Sound. “We were fortunate in regard Kyle Kimball, Con Ed’s vice president for to outages,” he allowed, while adding that government relations: “You have to pre- some of those were long outages—like Herb pare for the storm you are expecting.” As it and Carina Hennas of Munroe Avenue in turned out, Quinn and Riley required more the Philipse Manor neighborhood. emergency crews than any area storm since During the first storm, a huge White Pine Sandy in 2012. “I feel important and loved tree fell across a thicket of smaller pines Kimball and the other executives came for the person I am. onto their roof, snapping a bundle of elec- under particularly withering fire from tric cables on its way down. With Sleepy MaryJane Shimsky, whose district includes Here I feel like I matter, can make a diﬀerence Hollow DPW workers precluded from Irvington and Dobbs Ferry. Boring in on in the community and the world. Everyone, no clearing downed trees where live wires are the utility companies’ policy of relying on matter how shy, is valued in their own way. It's present, they had to wait first for Con Ed “mutual aid” from elsewhere to provide re- impossible to fall through the cracks here. And to come out and extract the tree. But when sources when a storm hits, Shimsky charged at Oakwood we’re allowed to ‘fail out loud’ and Con Ed’s high voltage crew finally arrived in that “there is too much reliance on mutual given the support to bounce back up.” the middle of the second storm, their efforts aid …You don’t have enough employees to Alice F, Cold Spring, NY caused a short that knocked out power to do your job.” as many as 20 other houses in the area. It Noting that Con Ed has a state-awarded wasn’t until min-afternoon Friday that Con monopoly, Shimsky charged that the com- Ed was able to restore power. “We were very pany devotes too much attention to share- disappointed with Con Ed, just in terms of holder value at the expense of customer getting the services out here,” said Giaccio. service. She observed that last year, Con Of the local villages, Irvington took Continued on page 19

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www.thehudsonindependent.com April 2018 The Hudson Independent 3 Students Take the Lead in Nationwide Anti-Gun Walkouts The ripple effects of the February shooting at Parkland, Florida’s Marjory Stoneman Doug- of the nation’s capital. las High School were felt twice over through the region—indeed throughout the nation, as To one extent or another, every school in the rivertowns participated in the March 14 high school students first led protests in school on March 14 and 17-minute “walkout.” Students at Hackley and Masters, as well then led massive demonstrations in towns and cities on March as the public high schools up and down the Hudson Valley joined 24. The one in Washington D.C., where many of the Parkland #NEVERAGAIN what were universally described as somber and dignified ceremo- students led chants against the National Rifle Association and warned members of Congress nies. At the request of The Hudson Independent, two students, representing Irvington and to act or face their wrath at the polls, was said to be the largest demonstration in the history Sleepy Hollow High Schools, wrote accounts of the happenings at their respective schools: Irvington High School Students Honor Lives Lost Students gathered outside high school. addressed to United States Congresswoman Nita Lowey, whose district includes Irving- them were some of the district administra- ton, was read. (For full text of letter, go to tors and school board members, many of www.thehudsonindependent.com.) It was whom wore orange ribbons to show their a call to action: students were not going to solidarity. In front, on an elevated surface, stand idly by and ignore the fact that part of were students and speakers, many student what happened in Parkland is a gun issue. council members who led the walkout. For students, this was their fight together. Hanging from the second level of the the- It was a uniting moment. After that, still ater building was a sign that read: “IRV in silence, students went around signing STANDS WITH MSD” [the initials for the aforementioned shirts and jerseys for Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School]. each victim. For example, for MSD student First, the names of the victims were read, Meadow Pollack, who played volleyball, along with something about them (an inter- an Irvington Volleyball jersey was signed est of theirs, a sport they played, a descrip- for her by students to send back to MSD. by Sam Roth a student-led walkout. tion of their personality, how others saw Overall, those 17 minutes presented a very When March 14th arrived, there was a them, etc.). powerful and mindful experience that stu- There was a lot of momentum behind sense of tension in the air. Most students After the names of the victims—14 students will never forget. the March 14 student walkout at Irvington didn’t know exactly what form the walkout dents and three staff members—were called, High School. While the focus of those 17 would take or which emotions would sur- a letter, written by Irvington students and Sam Roth is a sophomore at Irvington High. minutes of silence was largely about honor- round it. At approximately 10 a.m., there ing 17 lost lives, the event also offered a rare was an announcement over the PA system chance for Irvington students to lead some- for all students who wished to take part in SH High Students Reflect in thing from their small school that, together the walkout to leave class and go in front of with the other walkouts across the country, the campus theater, which is on the other Solidarity with Nationwide Walkout would be part of something greater. side of the campus. This stirred up some Parkland instilled an unprecedented confusion (for those not closely involved by Daniel Livingston in suburbs of large cities, and the all-too- amount of fear in students—more so than in the planning) because the way it was an- common whispers about the weird or suspi- previous school shootings because, like Ir- nounced was similar to any other school as- At exactly 10 a.m., on March 14th, the cious actions of fellow students. In addition, vington, Parkland is generally considered an sembly or school-organized event. doors of Sleepy Hollow High School burst many voiced feelings of helplessness and affluent community. Although students na- On the way to the campus theater, stu- open as a flood of students erupted out worried about the safety of our own school. tionwide feel a lack of security about school dents saw that police cars had blocked off of the building. Hundreds of Horsemen, The Sleepy Hollow walkout was orga- shootings, Parkland was not a place previ- the entrance to the campus, as the school from freshmen through senior classes, as nized by members of the student gov- ously regarded as unsafe. had decided to lock the campus down dur- well as teachers and administrators, walked ernment, elected at the beginning of the Irvington’s walkout was largely planned ing the walkout. Also, students were hand- out and gathered on the football field with school year. Once the march’s date was set, by the student council, in coordination ing out orange ribbons for participants to an important message to send: Enough is Sleepy students immediately spread the with the school administration. Leading up pin on their shirts, as a symbol recognizing Enough. word, posting messages on Snapchat and to the walkout, there were numerous meet- gun violence awareness. As students got The aftermath of the deadly school shoot- Instagram. A commonly shared post read ings, including one with a large number of closer to the field, they saw sports jerseys ing on February 14th at Florida’s Marjory “#SLEEPYSCHOOLWALKOUT in hon- students from both the middle school and and T-shirts representing specific school Stoneham Douglas High School left stu- or of the 17 Victims of the Parkland mas- high school, along with members of student groups, such as the varsity football team, or dents, teachers, parents and administrators sacre, and to advocate for gun control leg- council and many teachers. The adminis- the Class of 2019, spread out on 17 differ- alike grappling with fact that once again, islation. Be there.” Environmental Science tration’s greatest concern was, of course, ent tables and the name of a Parkland shoot- children’s lives were cut short by gunfire. teacher Ms. Christine Adamo commended the safety of the students. But there was ing victim noted on each table. Every table Similar to countless mass shooting before, the student government’s work. “The stu- also some concern as to whether or not the also had a sharpie marker so that Irvington the tragedy was perpetrated at a school. The dent government,” she said, “organized a school would be taking a political stance students could sign the shirts. day after the shooting, a noticeably quiet moving ceremony to honor the victims of by allowing students to walk out of class The area around the campus theater was mood fell over Sleepy Hollow’s student the Parkland shooting.” without receiving any sort of punishment. extremely crowded, as most of the student body. Many commented on the similarities While the administration sent out a note Eventually, however, the school allowed for body participated in the walkout. Behind between Parkland and Sleepy Hollow, both Continued on page 5

4 The Hudson Independent April 2018 www.thehudsonindependent.com Thousands Attend Anti-Gun Violence Rally in White Plains Photo by: Pascaline Comas by Pascaline Comas me, we are not going to stop fighting,” Bergstein said. “Arms are for hugging,” “Gun rights do The march started at at Post Road School not equal the right to endanger our chil- and ended at the Martin Luther King Stat- dren,” “USA or NRA?,” and “Throw them ue near the Public Library where White out” were some of the protest signs waved Plains Mayor Thomas Roach welcomed March 24 in White Plains as thousands of the walkers protesters of all ages gathered for an anti- “I have never been happier to see this gun violence demonstration. many people in the city than I am today,” Residents from throughout the Hudson said Roach, who mentioned other area Valley came together to voice their con- elected officials in attendance, including Irvington High School Students Honor Lives Lost cerns and exasperations about gun violence Irvington Mayor Brian Smith and Sleepy addressed to United States Congresswoman after the tragedy in a Florida high school. Hollow Mayor Ken Wray. “Every day, 96 Nita Lowey, whose district includes Irving- “People had enough, enough is enough,” Americans lose their life to gun violence. ton, was read. (For full text of letter, go to said Daniel Convissor, a Sleepy Hollow We make it too easy to get people guns.” www.thehudsonindependent.com.) It was resident who came to the rally with his wife “The shooting itself is not different, it is a call to action: students were not going to and young children. “We need more struc- Area residents made their feelings known loud and clear. the consciousness that has been happening stand idly by and ignore the fact that part of ture. There are more guns than people.” afterward which is different,” said Convis- what happened in Parkland is a gun issue. The atmosphere was electric and the gen- about that,” said Bella Moore, a 14-year- ing mad right now. It is very important that sor. “Change is coming. And it starts now, For students, this was their fight together. eral feeling a firm intention to have their old Briarcliff Manor resident who was we feel safe in it and do not fear for our inspired by and led by the kids who are our It was a uniting moment. After that, still voice heard. “It is so powerful that all these marching with her friends Jessica Heller, lives at school every day,” Heller said. hope for the future. Their young voices will in silence, students went around signing people are coming together. The White 16, and Livy Bergstein, 17. “We can’t even drink yet, but we are al- be heard.” the aforementioned shirts and jerseys for House will realize how many people care “We are growing up in a world that is be- lowed to buy an assault weapon. Believe each victim. For example, for MSD student Meadow Pollack, who played volleyball, At the field, students joined together in Many students expressed feelings of hope over 40 eligible seniors to vote in the 2018 an Irvington Volleyball jersey was signed SHHS Walkout silence as the names of each life lost, and a for the future, and said they planned to at- midterm elections. In addition, students for her by students to send back to MSD. Continued from page 4 short biography eulogizing them, was read tend the March for Life on March 24th. from Irvington reached out to have Sleepy Overall, those 17 minutes presented a very at the top of each of the 17 minutes. “It was Groups of students attended local marches, Hollow students sign on to an open letter powerful and mindful experience that stu- to families that they neither encouraged nor inspiring to see not only so many students the New York City march; some even went on gun reform addressed to our shared con- dents will never forget. discouraged the walkout, students under- and teachers participate,” said Student Gov- to the march in Washington D.C. gressional representative, Nita Lowey. Visit stood their implicit support, because they ernment President Emma Sylves-Berry, a After the walkout concluded, and stu- thehudsonindependent.com to read the full Sam Roth is a sophomore at Irvington High. changed the periodic schedule to a home- senior, “but also to give their utmost respect dents went back to continue on with the letter. room schedule. That added an extra period by staying silent for the full 17 minutes as rest of the school day, members of Rho in the early morning, which coincided with the names were read.” Kappa, the Social Studies Honor Society, Daniel Livington is a senior at Sleepy Hollow the walkout, allowing students to partici- Some students made posters and signs for helped turn words into action by registering High School. pate without missing a large portion of a the event. Willa Odefy, a senior, criticized class. the National Rifle Association, with her sign The hundreds that walked out after third reading “There is BLOOD on your Hands, period homeroom walked in solidarity with NRA.” Another senior, Virginia Ruhland- the tens of thousands nationwide who par- Mauhs, held up a sign with a big red heart ticipated in the Nationwide School Walk- reading “Arms are for Hugging, not Guns.” out, which was organized by the students of Many posed for pictures and uploaded mes- Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, sages to social media, tagging local repre- as well as the Women’s March, to memo- sentatives and using common gun-reform rialize the 17 lives lost and to advocate for related hashtags such as #NEVERAGAIN gun reform. or #gunreformnow.

www.thehudsonindependent.com April 2018 The Hudson Independent 5 Latimer Signs Immigrant Protection Act after County Board Support by Rick Pezzullo the enforcement of federal immigration law, or accept requests by federal immigra- Flanked by legislators, law enforcement tion authorities to assist in the enforcement officials and immigration advocates, West- of federal immigration laws. chester County Executive George Latimer “Our job is to keep Westchester residents signed the Immigrant Protection Act on safe – regardless of their background,” said March 20, a measure crafted to improve Martin McGlynn, acting Department of trust between police and residents and pro- Public Safety commissioner. “This law, vide protection to immigrants living in fear which will enable a greater level of trust be- of deportation. tween our officers and the large immigrant When Latimer approved the law eight population in our communities, will make days after the Board of Legislators voted our job easier. Increased cooperation be- 11-3 to pass it, Westchester became the first tween residents and our officers helps make county in New York State to have such a bill our County safer for everyone.” on the books. Ben Boykin (D/White Plains), Chair of “This is a justice for all bill,” said Legis- Westchester County Executive George Latimer signed historic Immigration Protection the Board of Legislators, said, “It is wonder- lator Catherine Borgia (D-Ossining), who Act on March 20. ful to see our new County Executive George first introduced the bill in February 2017 Latimer signing into law this common- following President Donald Trump’s con- sense measure which protects the safety and troversial executive order restricting travel violated federal immigration laws and put Westchester law enforcement officials to security of all Westchester residents. It’s im- by refugees and immigrants from seven pre- the county at risk of losing upwards of $13 focus on their job – not the federal govern- portant for people to know that this does dominantly Muslim countries. million in federal grants. ments.” not make Westchester a ‘sanctuary’ County. “A lot of the things that are provided in A month later, members of the Demo- The Immigrant Protection Act outlines In fact, it requires that County law enforce- this piece of legislation are just a reaffirma- cratic Caucus pushed to override the veto, what information county law enforcement ment complies with all state and federal tion of the fact that the United States Con- but it ultimately failed to gain support miss- will require from those they interact with laws. This law ensures that people living stitution and particularly the Bill of Rights ing by one vote. and how this information is shared with all peacefully and productively in our commu- applies to every human soul on U.S. soil; “The Board of Legislators came together levels of law enforcement. The Act, which nities can continue to contribute to the life we know that that is true, we want that af- in a bi-partisan way, with the assistance of is supported by the county departments of in Westchester, without fear of reaching out firmed, and we want people to know that law enforcement and immigration advo- Public Safety, Corrections and Probation, to law enforcement when they have been is true in Westchester County,” Borgia said. cates alike, to craft a law which fully com- stipulates, in part, that detainees must be victimized.” The Board of Legislators passed the origi- plies with federal law while offering humane made aware of various immigration status Legislator Virginia Perez (D/Yonkers), nal bill last August by a 10-5 margin, but it peace of mind to our immigrant brothers issues; detainees may not be held without a who was born in the Dominican Republic, was later vetoed by former County Execu- and sisters,” Latimer said. “This law makes criminal warrant; and county agencies and said, “As a Hispanic immigrant, this is an tive Rob Astorino. Astorino maintained the all Westchester residents safer by increasing employees shall not perform the duties of emotional moment for me; it’s also a histor- legislation created a sanctuary county that trust between communities and allowing federal immigration authorities, engage in Continued on page 8

6 The Hudson Independent April 2018 www.thehudsonindependent.com Tarrytown Comprehensive Plan Draft to Go Online for Review by Robert Kimmel refining the proposed implementation actions based on feedback from the public Tarrytown residents will have their first workshop, as well as the survey. The opportunity to review a draft of the vil- draft will also be reviewed by the village’s lage’s long awaited Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee and the Board of next month when it is posted online. The Trustees. plan, defining how the village develops for The public has identified some of its pri- the years ahead, will be the result of several orities as “improving local mobility and years’ work by village committees and con- access, advancing a local transit network, sultants, including studies and the public’s completing street projects, and access over input. the railroad tracks,” according to the WXY Ideas contributed by the public have consultants. Additional subjects included been an important aspect of the plan’s “studying opportunities to increase hous- evolution, and village residents will have ing affordability, linking the RiverWalk to the upper village and imple- menting the station and waterfront area rezoning.” An economic study and traffic study were among the initiatives integrated into the plan’s work. Originally, the station area study was a separate project, but was merged into the effort to develop the fully revised village-wide Comprehensive Plan. More than 10 years have passed since the village formu- lated its last plan, and a variety of changes have taken place in the village, as well as major waterfront development in neigh- boring Sleepy Hollow and the new Governor Mario Cuomo Bridge construction. In the 1950’s zoning in the Metro North Station and waterfront areas was based on in- Tarrytown Mayor Drew Fixell spoke at the last work- dustrial uses. However, public shop in February. hearings were held in 2013 directed at amending the zoning an opportunity to review their goals and code along the waterfront for other pos- policy suggestions and help refine the pro- sible uses, including a residential area and posed implementation actions based on for recreation and culture, or a destination their feedback from the workshop as well concept to attract visitors and residents. as the survey. participate with their recom- Final zoning change recommendations for mendations Village officials and the WXY the district are expected in the new plan. consulting team anticipate holding a town Ways to improve connectivity between hall meeting in June. Input has come in the station area and the Tarrytown busi- different forms, from comments at public ness district has been another pursuit of workshops, the last one having taken place the planners. Additional information re- in February, and more recently from an garding the Comprehensive Plan may be online survey. The consulting team states found on the website link, connected@tar- that it is now working with the village “to rytowngov.com. finalize the draft goals and policies, and

www.thehudsonindependent.com April 2018 The Hudson Independent 7 Decorating “The Rock” at Sleepy Hollow High School

by Julia Ann Friedman the rock and are reminded of the close-knit bond they have with their classmates. Every year just before school starts in the Sleepy Hollow has great school spirit, fall, it is tradition that the seniors at Sleepy and the rock only intensifies that spirit and Hollow High School paint “the rock.” This makes the students feel like they are all part tradition started many years ago and has of a community - not just people who go encouraged more and more school spirit and class pride each year. The rock is located right next to the football field, and it is a main at- traction during the annual homecoming football game. Typically, the seniors decorate the rock with their graduation year on the front, and they fill the back with sports team names, friend group names, or their own personal symbols of what Sleepy Hollow means to them. The Class of 2017 even included to school together. Decorating the rock is the initials (in hearts) of four former Sleepy described by Diego Arias, a 2017 Sleepy Hollow students who sadly passed away be- Hollow graduate, as “a rite of passage” and fore making it to graduation. “a cool way of leaving a mark on Sleepy Sara Friedman, a 2015 Sleepy Hollow Hollow.” High School graduate, said, “Decorating At the end of each year, it is a bittersweet the rock really kicked off senior year; it goodbye, as the graduating class knows that brought us together as a class and made it it is the incoming seniors’ turn to decorate feel real that we were seniors.” Students see the rock. Latimer Signs focused on providing services and support Continued from page 6 to all residents, regardless of immigration status, rather than aiding the federal gov- ic moment for Westchester. The Immigrant ernment in its efforts to deport and divide Protection Act delivers on our values, mak- families,” said Shannon Wong, director of ing Westchester the welcoming place we the NYCLU Lower Hudson Valley chapter. want it to be for hard working immigrant “With this legislation, Westchester County families who have come here in pursuit of is making clear that it wants no part in the the American Dream. But it also delivers Trump administration’s deportation re- the safety and security we want for all resi- gime.” dents by lifting the cloud of fear that keeps However, two of the three legislators that immigrants from reaching out to County opposed the bill, Minority Leader John Tes- officials if they’ve been victims of a crime or ta (R/Peekskill) and Margaret Cunzio (C/ if they have information about a crime.” Thornwood), insisted the act was not what Neighbors Link Executive Director Car- it seemed. ola Otero Bracco, whose organization has, “Despite its name, the Immigrant Protec- for the last 17 years, been dedicated to the tion Act does not provide new protections mission of strengthening the whole com- for our immigrant community. In fact, the munity through the healthy integration of IPA, as it is written, protects criminals while immigrants, applauded the passage of the putting innocent people in greater danger,” measure. Testa and Cunzio said in a joint statement. “Neighbors Link considers the Immigrant “The Act will make it more difficult to make Protection Act to be a crucial element for transfers of prisoners at the county jail who the safety of the entire community, and we are wanted on federal charges by Home- are deeply gratified that the Westchester land Security. The jail provides a safe and County Legislature has passed this mea- neutral place to make such transfers. Under sure,” Bracco said. “This is a stronger and this act, transfers would be moved into the more durable bill thanks to the hard work community which poses greater risks for of so many, in particular, Legislator Cath- innocent members of the community and erine Borgia. We congratulate Westchester Law Enforcement. No one wants to prevent County Executive George Latimer for sign- victims of crimes, especially domestic vio- ing this historic legislation - the first legisla- lence, from being reported out of fear of im- tion of its kind in Westchester County. We migration issues. Shielding people who are are proud to stand with the coalition of sup- accused of committing crimes from federal porters and advocates who made it happen. authorities is dangerous and irresponsible. It is a step forward in acknowledging that When someone who is in this country il- Westchester County represents welcoming legally commits a crime, their victims are communities that are strengthened by the usually fellow immigrants. Why would we richness of our diversity.” want to protect these predators?” “Local government can and should be

8 The Hudson Independent April 2018 www.thehudsonindependent.com Irvington Activists Continue Efforts to Promote Progressive Agenda by Barrett Seaman ties,” which includes but is Since then, their ongo- not exclusive to issues sur- ing efforts have been fo- They are organized. They are committed. rounding undocumented cused on supporting exist- And they are local. But, in many ways, they immigrants; local govern- ing groups that provide aid are emblematic of what has been happen- ment, at the village, town and comfort to immigrants ing on a national scale. Like similar politi- and county levels but with and other disadvantaged cal groundswells in Virginia, Alabama and an eye towards influenc- groups in the region, such most recently in Pennsylvania’s 18th Con- ing national policy, and as Hudson Valley Com- gressional District, the Irvington Activists the environment. Early on, munity Coalition, Irving- have most of all proven themselves effective. there was a fourth topical ton’s Abbott House, which A group of about 45 residents (mostly committee on health care, provides government-sup- from Irvington’s Main Street neighbor- leaning towards promotion ported transition to refugee hoods), the Activists are an outgrowth of of single payer insurance. children, and Community (L-R:) Thom Thacker, Lisa Genn, and Peter Bernstein, co-founders of the 2016 presidential election. “It just kind Lacking any realistic av- Irvington Activists. Voices Heard (CVH), a of bubbled up,” said Thom Thacker, one of enue toward success, how- multi-racial group sup- — Photo by Barrett Seaman the group’s founding members. ever, it withered as mem- porting social justice in “There were a lot of people feeling … un- bers devoted their energies to the first three. the Activists crafted a pair of resolutions, the New York metropolitan area. Hosting hinged after the election,” recalled Thacker’s While they call themselves non-partisan eventually combined, that urged the village a “Cake for Change” baking contest at the co-founding partner and friend since col- and can cite examples of centrist and con- to declare that its law enforcement officials Irvington Presbyterian Church, the Activ- lege, Peter Bernstein, pausing to find the servative supporters, the Activists are decid- would “not engage in activities solely for ists raised $7,600 last year for the group. A right descriptor. Conversations along Ir- edly liberal, as is apparent by their choice of the purpose of enforcing federal immigra- reprise of the contest is scheduled for May vington’s sidewalks, cocktail party commis- issues. Given recent demographic trends in tion laws” and refrain from assisting ICE 5th. Supporting CVH and other ongoing erating, …and frustration—all led to a series Irvington and other rivertowns, that’s not in its efforts to identify and detain undocu- organizations reflects the Activists’ practical of meetings in the wake of the election, the surprising. All four of the village’s elected mented immigrants without warrants. The approach. Said Lisa Genn, an early member: second of which became an actual organiza- trustees are Democrats, and the mayor, a language was designed to avoid leaving the “We don’t want to re-imagine strategies and tional event. One of the participants, Ellen former member of the Republican Party, has village open to charges of acting as an illegal needs that they’ve already been working on Prior of Tarrytown, applied her knowledge recently run exclusively on the “Irvington sanctuary. Irvington’s board unanimously for years.” of human resource methodology to help the First” ticket. There has been no Republican passed the resolution, which subsequently Politically, the group threw itself energeti- group articulate its goals and develop an or- on the ballot in recent election cycles. became the model for a similar resolution cally into the successful campaign to have ganizational model. The group’s first galvanizing issue came by the Westchester County legislature. That Democrat George Latimer unseat Republi- Under the Activist umbrella, three com- early in 2017 in reaction to the Trump Ad- resolution passed but was vetoed by former can incumbent Astorino as County Execu- mittees emerged, each focused on a par- ministration’s aggressive immigration policy GOP County Executive Rob Astorino, then tive. They are actively lobbying Albany in ticular area where members felt they could and travel ban. Led by Irvington native Da- signed by Westchester’s new County Execu- support of legislation that would authorize make a difference: “vulnerable communi- vid Imamura, now a Manhattan attorney, tive, George Latimer (see story page 6). Continued on page 11

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www.thehudsonindependent.com April 2018 The Hudson Independent 9 Watercooler E AT Heard Around the Watercooler by Maria Ann Roglieri tive texts curated by the Gilder Lehrman Institute, will be at Warner Library from May 24 to June 21. Warner was one of 50 DRINK Tarrytown’s Make-A-Wish libraries nationwide selected as a site for AND BE Foundation Honors Andrew the exhibit. C. Quinn Congratulations Irvington High Andrew C. Quinn, wish dad and board School Students member of Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley, will be honored at the annual Wish Ball Six students — Julia Caldropoli, An- on Friday, May 11 at the Sleepy Hollow nie Horowitz, Samantha Kimura, Jimmy Country Club in Briarcliff Manor. For Park, Joshua Rynn and Janeeta Shaukat more information, go to www.hudson. — earned top honors at the prestigious wish.org. Th omas Conklin, president and Scholastic Art and Writing Awards (pre- 24TH ANNUAL SPRING FUNDRAISER CEO of Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley, de- sented by the Alliance for Young Artists vin scribed Quinn as “an impassioned voice and Writers). Th ey were each recognized BENEFITING and generous supporter whose personal for their creative pieces, which stood out THE FOUNDATION FOR THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS experiences no doubt inspired others to among entries from thousands of students support our cause.” nationwide. At the national competition, OF THE TARRYTOWNS Horowitz, a junior, received a Silver Key Tarrytown’s Music Hall to Host a award for her writing piece “All Ye Need Free Concert to Know,” a story that highlights suff ering SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 2018 caused by socially constructed feminine Th e West Point Concert Band will give beauty ideals. She also received a Gold Key Irvington Activists PORTUGUESE AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER a free concert on Wednesday April 18 at 7 award for her photograph “Beijing Street 145 FRANKLIN STREET, TARRYTOWN, NY p.m. For more information, see www.tar- Vendor” at the regional level. For her pho- 7PM TO MIDNIGHT rytownmusichall.org. tograph “Runaway,” Shaukat, a sopho- the state to issue drivers’ licenses to undocu- more, received a Silver Key award at the mented immigrants as a way to encourage To make a fast and easy payment, please go to: Congratulations SH High School national level and a Gold Key award at the more immigrant participation in the legal Students regional level. system. Currently, they are working to help www.tarrytownschoolsfoundation.org At the regional competition, Caldropoli, Democrat Shelley Mayer succeed Latimer in Senior Alaina Otto is the grand prize a junior, received awards for seven diff er- what was his state Senate seat—not exactly or go to tinyurl.com/fpst2018 winner in this year’s Regeneron-Westches- ent pieces in the drawing and illustration an Irvington issue but one they perceive to ter Science and Engineering Fair (WE- category. She earned Gold Key awards for be a step on the road towards breaking the GREAT FOOD • SILENT AUCTION SEF). She now advances to the Interna- her works “Detached” and “Intensity,” logjam in Albany that is blocking a lot of LIVE AUCTION • DANCING tional Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) Silver Key awards for “Rishi” and “Dis- Assembly-passed progressive legislation they in Pittsburgh, PA in May. Approximately tant” and honorable mention awards for support. OPEN BAR ALL NIGHT 600 students from Westchester and Put- “Captivate,” “Expression” and “Close.” Th e environmental committee’s portfolio nam competed in the event held at Sleepy Park, a senior, also received several awards has been more modest. Activists backed an – EAT DRINK AND BE GIVING SPONSORS – Hollow High School. at the regional level. He earned Silver Key already popular initiative to limit use of gas- –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– GOLD SPONSORS –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– A documentary fi lm by senior Char- awards for his “Divine Th ought” drawing powered leaf blowers in the village, which lie Hildick-Smith won the “President’s and “Mischief” painting. In addition, he the board adopted last year. Members are Teachers’ Association Award” at Th e New York State Media Arts earned an honorable mention award for now hoping to convince Irvington to open of the Tarrytowns Teachers’ Association annual student con- his “I Want…” mixed media piece. Also a food scrap-composting site and to provide test. His fi lm, King of the Harbor, is about receiving honorable mention awards at more recycling containers for the public to ––––––––––––––– SILVER SPONSORS ––––––––––––––– –– BRONZE SPONSOR –– a specifi c tugboat captain who works in the regional level were Kimura, a junior, use on Main Street. New York Harbor. Hildick-Smith wrote, for her “Identify” drawing and “Into the In an eff ort to highlight racial conscious- shot, edited and produced the fi lm. Th e Blue” painting, and Rynn, a junior, for his ness in a local context, several members of criteria for winning the award is that the writing piece “Th e Mercenary.” the group are researching colonial era slavery student’s body of work shows noteworthy practices in the lower Hudson Valley. content, a creative approach, attention to Irvington Named a 2017 Tree Bernstein’s and Th acker’s progressive ide- composition, a command of craft and is City USA ––––– COMMUNITY SPONSORS ––––– visually and technically outstanding. In mid-February, senior Geanfranco Irvington achieved Tree City USA rec- 15° Marketing & Digital Sanchez presented his work and spoke ognition for the 34th year in a row, by Black Marjieh Leff & Sanford LLP at a student panel at the Redesigning for meeting the program’s four requirements: Student Success conference in San Di- a tree board or department, a tree-care or- Block Marketing ego, California hosted by the Center for dinance, an annual community forestry CCC Computer Center Secondary School Reform. Th e topic budget of at least $2 per capita and an Ar- Barbara K. Fischer, Ph.D. & of his presentation and presentations of bor Day observance and proclamation. John D Allendorf, M.D. his teachers (Carlos Matute and Sarah “Tree City USA communities see the McLaughlin), was the work done through impact an urban forest has in a communi- Hawkins Delafield & Wood LLP Project ExCEL at Sleepy Hollow, includ- ty fi rst hand,” said Dan Lambe, President Keane & Beane, P.C. ing Mentoring, Community Meetings and of the Arbor Day Foundation. “Addition- the English as a New Language (ENL) ally, recognition brings residents together Set Back Inn Ambassadors club. and creates a sense of community pride, Sleepy Hollow Animal Hospital whether it’s through volunteer engage- News from Warner Library ment or public education.”

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10 Th e Hudson Independent April 2018 www.thehudsonindependent.com Continued Vigilance Urged on Hudson Anchorage Issue by Robert Kimmel ways Safety Assessment (PAWSA) Report. and environmentalists to stand up to defend will remain very much engaged in speak- Th e release stated, “Th e PAWSA workshops the Hudson!” ing up for the protection of the river as the Th e Coast Guard has shelved its proposal were held in order to provide stakeholders Irvington, Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow process moves forward.” John Lipscomb, to add 43 barge anchorage locations on the an opportunity to assist the Coast Guard in were among the villages along the Hudson’s Riverkeeper’s patrol boat captain and vice Hudson River, but environmental organiza- understanding navigation safety and envi- shores that passed resolutions opposing the president for advocacy, said, “I believe we tions are keeping a watchful eye on how the ronmental concerns on the Hudson River.” original plan. Th e nearest anchorages to the still lack agreement on issue of long term plan might be resurrected in the future. It called the report, “a starting point for villages would have been in Yonkers to the anchoring – which has been used in the past Th e controversial concept, pursued by the continuing dialogue with the Hudson River south and Montrose to the north. for the economic benefi t of the companies shipping industry and initially proposed stakeholder community.” Th e anchorage is- Westchester County Executive George that run the tugs and economic benefi t from two years ago, drew opposition from mu- sue was placed in abeyance, at least for the Latimer said, “I applaud the move by the the cargoes being transported. Th at’s the nicipalities and much of the public, with en- present. United States Coast Guard, and look for- heart of this issue.” vironmental groups leading the resistance. A Scenic Hudson responded to the report, ward to Westchester residents continuing One of the outcomes of the two No- major concern was that with the added an- stating, “Th e Coast Guard has wisely de- to enjoy all the scenic Hudson River has vember sessions, a pursuit which the Coast chorage sites, hazardous cargoes such as oil cided not to call for the new anchorages that to off er. Th e Hudson River should not be Guard called one of the “most signifi cant could leak into the Hudson River from the would have stretched from Kingston to Yon- a parking lot for large scale barges which PAWSA workshop’s recommendations,” barges. kers off the shores of beautiful, natural areas bring unnecessary risks of disaster to our was the creation of a Hudson River Safety Pressed by the opposition, the Coast and populated communities.” Scenic Hud- communities.” Committee, (HRSC). Guard suspended the plan last year and held son Director of Environmental Advocacy, Despite all the favorable responses to the Th e Coast Guard added, “Th e HRSC will two workshops this past November, one in Hayley Carlock and its President, Ned Sul- PAWSA Report, environmental groups, provide a forum for relevant stakeholders to Albany and the other in Poughkeepsie, to livan, participated as experts in a workshop. however, are off ering words of caution. Sce- address concerns identifi ed by the PAWSA hear from both the maritime interests and “So many groups and individuals rallied to nic Hudson noted, “Th e Coast Guard did with non-regulatory action, collaboration, those against the proposal. create a groundswell of public opposition not rule out pursuing regulations for an- and coordination.” It described the three Last month, the Coast Guard released an to industrializing our river,” the statement chorages in the future, so we must remain past HRSC sessions as having had “success- account of the issues dealt with at the work- continued. “No other issue in decades has vigilant. We’ll stay active on this issue.” ful outcomes,” and that they were bring- shops: the Hudson River Ports and Water- so united citizens, businesses, public offi cials While another very engaged environmen- ing diverse stakeholders together to discuss tal organization, Riverkeeper, praised the safety and environmental interests pertinent PAWSA result, as, “a welcome next step to Hudson River waterway users and com- Irvington Activists toward resolving the very contentious pro- munities. Continued from page 9 ology goes back to their days at Washington posal by the tug and barge industry for new Shipping interests are expected to con- State’s Evergreen College, which has been anchorages on the Hudson, its President tinue to press for some additional Hudson the state to issue drivers’ licenses to undocu- back in the news recently in stories about Paul Gallay stated, “Whether or not a new River anchorages for what they describe as mented immigrants as a way to encourage campus free speech. With Genn, they share anchorage proposal is ever put forward, it’s safety reasons resulting from an increase in more immigrant participation in the legal family histories in which recent immigration clear that any new regulations will involve shipping traffi c. system. Currently, they are working to help and its hardships played a role. Th eir profes- public comment. We hope that the public Democrat Shelley Mayer succeed Latimer in sional careers did not refl ect a particularly what was his state Senate seat—not exactly ideological bent: Th acker taught school, an Irvington issue but one they perceive to then worked in museums, with a brief stint be a step on the road towards breaking the working for a large labor union. Bernstein logjam in Albany that is blocking a lot of was an employee benefi ts consultant. Genn Assembly-passed progressive legislation they is an attorney but has more recently worked support. for civil rights organizations and an urban Th e environmental committee’s portfolio dance company that promotes the arts for has been more modest. Activists backed an at-risk and homeless children. already popular initiative to limit use of gas- Irvington Activists have done their own powered leaf blowers in the village, which internal talent inventory. Th ey have people the board adopted last year. Members are who have the time and resources to drive; now hoping to convince Irvington to open people who are computer-savvy; graphic a food scrap-composting site and to provide artists and video experts, and people who more recycling containers for the public to know how to write grant applications. “We use on Main Street. have a community of individuals who want In an eff ort to highlight racial conscious- to be active but have diff erent capabilities in ness in a local context, several members of terms of time and talent,” said Bernstein. the group are researching colonial era slavery “One of the big things we do is to try to practices in the lower Hudson Valley. fi nd causes that are practical,” said Th acker. Bernstein’s and Th acker’s progressive ide- “We want victories.”

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Outlook: It’s a hard-working group of Outlook: “I think we can finish in the sophomores, juniors and seniors. I would top two in the Ivy League. I think we can Local High School like to think by late April, early May we will make some noise.” – Campbell be in good shape.” – Mueller Baseball/Softball Irvington Sleepy Hollow Coach: Martin Resendiz, tenth year Previews Coach: Ryan O’Rourke, first season Last year’s record: 7-13 Last year’s record: 10-10 Top returning players: Third base Kelly by Tom Pedulla starter who will be Cornell-bound after Top returning players: Catcher Matt Degnan, Right-hander Emily Stack, Center graduation, provides strong leadership as Bischof, Centerfielder Jared Carey, Sec- field Hannah Stack. The Hudson Independent takes a look captain. Mark, a .440 hitter last season, is ond baseman Travis Cowles, First baseman Top newcomers: Infielder Eva Gilbert, at the prospects for our local baseball and an offensive force. Jaden D’Agostinis, Shortstop Sean McCar- First base Emily Hanlon, Catcher Julia softball teams: Outlook: “It’s a great group of kids and thy, Right-hander Ben Oshins. Weber they work very hard, but they’re very inex- Top newcomers: Outfielder Jackson Key to success: Irvington must reduce BASEBALL perienced. I think by the second half of the Many, Second baseman Luke McCarthy. costly mistakes in order to avoid big innings Dobbs Ferry year we’ll be playing much better.” – Frolo Key to success: Solid defense will be criti- that hurt this team in the past. Coach: Frank Adamo, sixth season cal while a young pitching staff gains need- Outlook: – “I think our schedule is favor- Last year’s record: 9-10 Irvington ed experience. able. We are looking for a winning season Top returning players: Right-hander Coach: Michael DiNardo, second season Outlook: “Since we have a lot of last with this group.” – Resendiz John Archer, Right-hander Nicky Amendo- Last year’s record: 9-10 year’s team back, our goal is to improve on la, Outfielder Zachary Holzman, Catcher Top returning players: Third baseman last year’s .500 record and clinch a home Masters Aaron Young Bill Clinton, First baseman Evan Panjwani, playoff game.” – O’Rourke Coach: Shannon Nicholson, third year Top newcomers: Outfielder Nolan Bahl- Centerfielder Liam Toolan, Infielder Jeff Last year’s record: 5-6 ke, Infielder Thomas Ritch, Third baseman Schrader, Right-hander Jake Weintraub SOFTBALL Top returning players: Third base Ciara William Charkes, Infielder Zachary Soder- Top newcomers: Outfielder Harry Plaut Dobbs Ferry Escobar, Catcher Rebecca Wachen, Pitcher quist, Kyler Wurf Key to success: The Bulldogs are battle Coach: Kim Reznicek, fourth season Eden Wenberg. Key to success: With the graduation of tested after graduating only one senior. Ev- Last year’s record: 17-4 Top newcomers: Second base/Outfield/ a large number of veteran players the last ery pitcher returns to a formidable staff. Top returning players: Third base Kate- Pitcher Sophia Herzberg two seasons, there is a need to develop team Outlook: “The time is now for us to make lyn Fanning, Centerfielder Katherine Kne- Key to success: Wachen is a prolific hitter chemistry, the sooner the better. a strong push in Class B. Our goal is to zevic, Shortstop Regina Venditto. with power. Herzberg, a sophomore, brings Outlook: “We are looking for a winning win Irvington’s first league title in 15 years Top newcomers: Pitchers Emma LaBella, extraordinary versatility. record. We want to make the sectionals and and make a strong run in the sectionals.” Ashley Polimeno. Outlook: “My goals and expectations for see how far we can go.” – Adamo – DiNardo Key to success: Much will depend on the the year are for the girls to have fun while development of freshmen pitchers LaBella learning not only the fundamentals of soft- Hackley Masters and Polimeno. Offensively, Reznicek looks ball but the life lessons that come along Coach: Steve Frolo, 21st year Coach: Dale Mueller, first season for production from top to bottom in the with being part of a team.” – Nicholson Last year’s record: 12-8 Top returning players: Catcher Mike lineup. Top returning players: Catcher Ray Fitzgerald, Right-hander Aleksei Goldhill, Outlook: “The talent and chemistry Sleepy Hollow Carafano, Shortstop Peter Clyne, Second Right-hander Mike Markolis, Right-hander these girls have with one another is tremen- (In an effort to build its program, the school baseman Danny Hernandez, Center fielder Carter Myers-Brown dous, but time will tell how they perform.” will compete solely at the junior varsity level Matthew Jean, Right fielder Jason Mark, Top newcomers: Third baseman Marcus – Reznicek this spring) Right-hander Chris O’Sullivan Diaz, Right-hander Sebastien Pacheko. Coach: Anthony Giuliano, second season Top newcomers: Outfielder Ben Mon- Key to success: Pitching and defense Hackley Last year’s record: 3-17 roe, Third baseman Tyler O’Brien will have to carry the day while the offense Coach: Diane Campbell, sixth year Top returning players: Catcher Emma Key to success: Hernandez, a four-year works to manufacture runs. Last year’s record: 10-8 Briante, Second base Alaina Otto, Left Top returning players: Third base Lau- fielder Genefis Quezada ren Ahern, Shortstop Carly Griffen-Fiorel- Top newcomers: Right-hander Delilah la, Right-hander Dana Van Buren. McCarthy Top newcomers: First base Abby Schiller, Key to success: With the emphasis on Center field Emelyn Wenstrup. achieving long-term success, Sleepy Hollow Key to success: Although Griffen-Fiorel- will look to rebuild by developing young la is the lone senior, the team can be highly talent. competitive if it plays well defensively. Van Outlook: “We want to be in close Buren, a junior, has developed into an out- games and find ways to win close games.” standing pitcher since she joined the varsity – Giuliano as an eighth grader.

Sleepy Hollow Half Marathon Draws Hundreds: Antoine Staten and Alex Nicole (left) were among the many Rivertown Runners members who participated in the annual race.

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Tarrytown Pilates Instructor Helps Clients Restore Their Balance by Anna Young periencing chronic pain. When she opened make them feel better.” are $90, or students can receive four classes her studio in 2011, she expected a clientele Along with traditional on-fl oor Pilates, a month for $320. Th ai yoga bodywork When Pilates instructor Juliana Santos focused strictly on getting fi t, but was sur- Santos off ers private sessions for Th ai yoga classes vary in price. She will be off ering came to the United States nearly 30 years prised so many sought her guidance in pain bodywork, positional therapy, restorative lower-priced sessions in May for the under- ago, she could never have imagined owning relief. yoga, rehabilitation therapy, and nutritional privileged. a business and doing what she loves every With a Master’s degree in physical educa- training. Santos prides herself on providing a warm day. tion, along with certifi cations in gymnastics, Specifi cally designed equipment, includ- and relaxing environment for her clients to Th e Brazilian native, who owns Juliana yoga, meditation and Pilates, she utilized her ing a reformer, is also provided to improve disconnect from their daily stresses. Th rough Pilates in Tarrytown, began her journey expertise and has helped clients restore their core-strength or for those who may need her hands-on training and comforting dis- as a USA Gymnastics Instructor, training balance. modifi ed training. Th e machine off ers a position, she never pressures people to do children for 14 years. In between coaching, “I’ve developed my own methodology to versatile impact free workout through more more than what their body can handle, Santos fell in love with yoga and eventually teach Pilates,” Santos said. “I work with the than 100 exercises, Santos said. stressing that the workout stops when the became a certifi ed instructor teaching classes person to work with their pain and their Santos off ers private classes for beginners, client feels discomfort. in various clubs throughout Westchester. posture to strengthen and stretch people to intermediate and advanced students. Classes Continued on page 19 But after opening her fi rst yoga studio in Tarrytown in 2003, she quickly realized that more could be done to help strengthen the Irvington Girls Hoops played at Hudson Valley Community Col- “I’ve never seen a team work so hard for body, enhance the core and relieve pain. Her lege in Troy, N.Y. something and it defi nitely did pay off ,” Val- curiosity led her to pursuing her training in Continued from page 1 Irvington looked almost unbeatable when des said. “We did make it to the state fi nals. Pilates from Power Pilates in Manhattan. it routed Carle Place 60-37 at Pace Universi- It’s just great to see how far we went.” “I saw how amazing it was to mix yoga their dreams come true. ty in the regional fi nal. Incredibly, the Bull- Of the Core Four, only Degnan is certain and Pilates,” Santos said. When Hall was asked if she is left with dogs recorded assists on 22 of their 25 fi eld to continue playing basketball, at Platts- Despite her success, Santos closed her an empty feeling, she replied, “I can try to goals. Defensively, Carle Place was unable to burgh College. Valdes is committed to play- studio when family troubles led her back to say that it doesn’t, but it does. It would have get off a shot until the opening quarter was ing lacrosse at Merrimack College but said Brazil. been amazing to end it with a state champi- halfway gone. she will likely attempt to make the basket- When she eventually returned, Santos onship but, I mean, you take what you get.” And yet, in the end, even Maher struggled ball team as a walk-on. returned to yoga and continued coaching Although there was nothing left to play with her emotions after she fell so agoniz- Whatever their paths, Maher wants each gymnastics until she threw in the towel for for, Brereton felt compelled to study fi lm of ingly short of her 699th career victory. member of the Core Four to walk with good to offi cially open Juliana Pilates. the championship game, searching for an- “Th e fact that we lost and lost by so few pride. “My body was really feeling it from the swers. “Honestly, I don’t have any regret,” points and were right there makes it a little “I think they accomplished amazing gymnastics,” she said. “I thought it was time she said. “We played our hearts out.” bit hard,” she said. “But it will get better.” things and they have grown incredibly,” she to retire from the kids.” Valdes scored a team-high 19 points and Valdes and her fellow seniors worked to said. “Th ey have long, long lives to lead and Over the years, Santos has perfected her was joined on the All-Tournament team by step back and appreciate the larger experi- they are going to keep fi nishing what they approach to improving the lives of those ex- Brereton, who netted 15. Th e state fi nal was ence. started.”

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18 Th e Hudson Independent April 2018 www.thehudsonindependent.com Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow Earth Day Plans Shape Up

by Dean Gallea >10am-2pm: RiverWalk Clean-up - Meet sibling SHEAC joins the Peabody Preserve >Plus Fairy House building! at the bottom of West Main for trash pick- Outdoor Classroom for an Earth Day event The Peabody Preserve Outdoor Class- Mark your calendars for one – or more – up, weeding and readying the park for spring that will be fun for the whole family! Activi- room is on North Broadway in Sleepy Hol- of the Earth Day events on Saturday, April and summer use. All in honor of Katharine ties include: low, between Philipse Manor and Sleepy 21st in and around Tarrytown and Sleepy W. Davis. Refreshments will be served. >Peabody Butterfly and Pollinator Gar- Hollow Manor. Hollow. Rain date will be the following day. >10am-3pm: Lakes Clean-up - Meet at den Open House Finally, within participating businesses The Tarrytown Environmental Advisory parking lot. Wear boots/sturdy shoes, a hat, >Identifying Exotic Invasive Species Trail and organizations all over the Tarrytown, Council (TEAC), in cooperation with the long sleeves, bring gloves, and water. Walk you’ll see TEAC’s “Green This Tree” posters, Village of Tarrytown, is hosting a number of >12-2pm: Metal Detecting at Wilson >Sprouts! Join the Peabody naturalist’s on which you can stick a “leaf” with your fun, interesting, and educational participa- Park. Meet the Putnam and Westches- Spring Nature Walk to discover emerging written pledge for our environment. TEAC, tory activities, in which they hope everyone ter Detectorists and Archeological Society flora and fauna. Fun for kids K-5! SHEAC, and the Villages thank you for all will participate: (http://www.greattreasure.com). Learn the >Brownie Troop Information Booth on the help you can give to make our commu- > 8am: Birdwatching Walk at the Tarry- art of metal detecting and uncover some lo- STEM Outdoor and Citizen Science Proj- nities thrive. Continued on page 19 town Lakes with Ornithologist Dr. Carole cal treasures. ects Griffiths. Catch a glimpse of the huge vari- >1:30-2:30pm: Meet-and-Greet with >Look For the Zero! Healthy Lawn Care ety of bird species and wildlife in this NYS County Executive George Latimer at Coffee and Lawn Fertilizer initiative to help protect Storm Damage Continued from page 3 environmentally-protected area. Meet at Labs on Main Street to discuss environmen- our local water system. Lakes parking lot on Neperan Road. tal issues in Westchester. >Learn about including native and polli- >9am-12pm: Two Clean-up Efforts - >All day: Earth Day Happy Hour at the nator plants in your home landscape. Ed budgeted $1 million for storm harden- Neperan Park (75 Neperan Rd.) or Shel- Oath - selected $5 Draft Beer ing measures but spent only $372,000—a don Ave at Lincoln Ave. Wear boots/sturdy >3-6pm: (Bring your own) Picnic at Pier- “drop in the bucket” in the context of their shoes, a hat, long sleeves, and bring gloves son Park with food vendors and free music Pilates $1.525 million net earnings. and water. by The Kennedys (http://www.kennedys- Continued from page 18 Nerve endings were exposed as March’s >9am: Hike and Trail Marking - Meet at music.com) fourth nor’easter rolled towards the Hudson Park and Ride lot near old pump-house to > 8pm-9pm: Lights Out - Dine by Can- “You have to be relaxed and in a nice, fun Valley on the first full day of spring. High- help clear and blaze a forgotten trail. Wear dlelight (at participating local restaurants) environment and respect your body and profile trucks were banned from highways hiking boots, hat, long sleeves, and bring Those interested may sign up for events at yourself and you’ll see the results,” she said. and bridges. The governor declared yet gloves, and water. Limit 10 people, so be https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VP3X- “Always listen to the body, not the mind.” another state of emergency and Con Ed sure to sign up. DR3. Community Service credit hours Juliana Pilates is located at 19 North re-launched its robo-calls. In the end, how- >10am-12pm: Tree Planting, “An Edible will be awarded to students who bring their Broadway in Tarrytown. She is available ever, #4 turned out to be little more than a Forest,” focusing on native edible trees and tracking forms. by appointment Monday through Friday. late season snowfall. By noon the next day, shrubs at 75 Neperan Rd across from Al- More info is available at http:// For more information, call 914-703-1155, a bright post-equinox sun had cleared the tamont Ave. Tools will be provided, but you tarrytownenvironmental.org. email [email protected], or visit roadways. Perhaps the proverbial lamb had can bring yours if you like. >10am-12pm: TEAC’s Sleepy Hollow www.julianapilates.com. finally arrived.

www.thehudsonindependent.com April 2018 The Hudson Independent 19 Tarrytown Y’s Healthy Kids Day, Rotary’s Duck Derby Oﬀ er Fun and Excitement by Robert Kimmel be the recipient of 50 percent of the 50/50 Jaime Echt and Evelyn Poy, were “happy to “Our club loves having the Girl Scouts money we raise from that race.” Th at win- help us out.” at our event and relies on them to Combining the Family YMCA’s Healthy ner will not be entered in the fi nal race. “It is quite a prized job for the girls to Kids Day and the Rotary of the Tarrytowns’ Duck adoptions for that special race cost work at the Duck Derby,” Echt said. She keep children from plucking ducks Duck Derby is a recipe for a day of fun, ex- $30. is a past service unit manager for the lo- from the stream as each race takes citement, and learning for both youngsters Murray and another Rotarian Mimi cal troops which number about 150 girls in place. They do a terrifi c job for us and and adults. Th at day, which is becoming Godwin, who initially urged the local Ro- Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow. “Th e Scouts help make our day a success.” a local tradition, takes place for the 11th tarians to establish the Derbies, are easily get a special badge to acknowledge their —Margaret Black consecutive year on Saturday April 28, at spotted, wearing bulky costumes to appear work at the Derby, sort of a rite of passage Patriot’s Park. as large yellow ducks, as they have during for the senior group whom we allow to Music by Y Dance, performed with a DJ all of the previous years’ races. work at the Derby,” Echt said. stalls in the park to help satisfy appetites. on the western bridge over Andre Brook, A local resident, Miriam Frandsen As part of the YMCA at Tarrytown’s Celebrated at hundreds of Ys across the kicks off the eventful day at 11 a.m. Just 15 “was one of the fi rst women who Healthy Kids Day, Westchester Circus country, Healthy Kids Day’s purpose is to minutes later, a cluster of little yellow rub- lobbied for women to join Arts will be performing, as well as keep children moving and learning, and ber ducks splash into the brook off the east- Rotary,” according to off ering attendees trial opportu- keep those activities going throughout the ern bridge to begin the fi rst Derby race. For Murray. “At that time, nities on their circus trapeze in months and years ahead. the next four hours activities never cease. Miriam was a member the park’s basketball court. New During the day’s Derby races, Tarry- Th e Family Y will provide live music heard of the Tarrytown’s In- York’s Red Bulls will be bring- town’s Hope Hose fi retruck will be parked throughout those hours at Patriot’s Park. ner Wheel Club, and ing some players and working on North Broadway to provide the force- Six Derby races follow at intervals, in- women could only on soccer techniques ful water fl ow used to help the ducks move cluding the grand fi nal race in which the participate as an In- with kids on the speedily down Andre Brook. winners of fi ve of the preliminary races ner Wheel Rotarian. While green. Phelps Hospital/Northwell Health and compete for a grand prize. Each of those Rotary International voted EF students Open Door Family Medical Centers are winners receive $100. Th e grand prize, to allow women in will lead the the Rotary/Y Healthy Kids Day present- $1,500, goes to the person who has “ad- 1987, the charters were 2018 carnival games ing sponsors. Stop & Shop is the Y’s Plati- opted” the winning duck in the fi nal. not all changed right for the Y, ex- num Sponsor, and Ride Sponsors are EF Th e adoption cost for a single duck is away,” Murray stated. plained Barbara School, 911 Sleepy Hollow Orthodontics, $10. A “Six-Quack” is $50, and you can “Th e Girl Scouts fi rst Turk, the Y’s and MVP Healthcare. get 13 ducks, a “Tub-O-Ducks,” for $100. started helping us in 2011,” Vice President/ Th e Rotary’s Gold sponsors are Tarry- Ducks can be adopted during the Derby or said Margaret Black, a Rotarian Marketing and Com- town Honda, RiverMarket Bar & Kitchen, in advance on the Rotary website at www. who has coordinated the activities of munity Development. Staff Tompkins Mahopac Bank, Sam’s Club, TarrytownRotary.org. the Scouts at the Derbies. “It started with from Historic Hudson Valley’s Philipsburg Margaret Fox Photography, and Th e Hud- Th e Derby this year is paying tribute them scooping up ducks at the end of each Manor will be in period clothing conduct- son Independent. Silver sponsors include to two groups. “We are excited about cel- race. Over the years, this has grown into ing arts lessons with the kids. TaSH, Tarry- the Allan M. Block Agency, Eileen Fisher ebrating ‘Women in Rotary 30 years,’ and, an annual tradition for the Girls Scouts,” town and Sleepy Hollow Farmers Market, Foundation, and Snap Fitness Center. in addition, who better to honor than the Black noted. “Our club loves having the will have a table and involve the children in Bronze sponsors are CPG Creative Plan- Tarrytown Sleepy Hollow Girl Scouts who Girl Scouts at our event and relies on them a nutrition-related arts project. ners Group, DoubleTree Hotel, Atlantic have been helping at all our Derbies,” said to keep children from plucking ducks from Y board members and senior staff will be tomorowoffi ce.com, Janney Trusted Ad- JoAnne Murray, one of the Derby’s earlier the stream as each race takes place. Th ey do in a tiki bar giving away popcorn, leis and visors, Joseph Goscilo, DDS, Kendal on organizers. a terrifi c job for us and help make our day a other goodies to kids who complete the Hudson, Antonio Cabinets and Marriott, Murray noted that there will be a special success.” Black mentioned that the co-lead- tour of all the vendor tables throughout Westchester. Girl Scout Derby race whose winner “will ers of the Girl Scouts of the Tarrytown’s, the day. Th ere will also be a variety of food

20 Th e Hudson Independent April 2018 www.thehudsonindependent.com Obituaries

Remembering Longtime Teacher Edward ease. Although battling chronic obstructive one.” – Jenny Atwater He was born in Villalba, Puerto Rico. Burggraf, 88 pulmonary disease (COPD) and other ail- “Great teacher! I remember how he al- He was a retired landscaper with Green- “Our club loves having the Girl Scouts Edward J Burggraf, a beloved teacher in ments, Mr. Burggraf was always happy and ways gave you a times table question before rock Corp. in Pocantico Hills for 42 years, at our event and relies on them to the Irvington School District, died peace- active until his 88th year. His health dete- you left his classroom.” – Sue Pesick-Pierro retiring in 2014. He is survived by his de- fully on December 24, 2017. He was 88. riorated quickly, brought on by a fall in No- “He touched not only the minds of many voted wife, Eva Negron of Sleepy Hollow, keep children from plucking ducks A celebration memorial, open to all who vember 2017, and his death was not widely but their hearts as well. He was an amazing his loving children, Julio (Antonio) Negron from the stream as each race takes loved Mr. Burggraf, is scheduled for Satur- known by many, as he never drew attention man and teacher.” of Sleepy Hollow, and Enrique and Daniel place. They do a terrific job for us and day, April 28, from 1-4 p.m. at the Wash- to himself. He would not have liked people – Barbara Wilt Beckmann Negron and Carmen Matos, all of Ossin- help make our day a success.” ington Irving Boat Club in Tarrytown. to dote on him and asked that he have no Mr. Burggraf was an avid sailor, and ball- ing, five sisters, seven grandchildren and —Margaret Black Please bring mementos and stories to share. ceremony, memorial or funeral. However, room dancer. He was in the United States two great-grandchildren. as a testament to Mr. Burggraf, some quotes Marine Corps (USMC) and served in the were posted about him on Facebook: Korean War. A fact unknown to many is Roger Bucci, 83 “I had him for both kindergarten and that as a very young man in his early teens, Roger “Kisa” Bucci, a lifelong Tarrytown third grade, and he was a family friend who he left an unhappy home in Indiana, rode resident, died March 20. He was 83. taught all my siblings. He gave me learn-to- the rails looking for work, and eventually Mr. Bucci enjoyed morning golf at Mo- read books before I entered kindergarten, settled in California. If not for the kindness hansic with family. He was a faithful fan of and I have since used those to teach my of strangers, churches and libraries where all his grandchildren’s activities. He is sur- three kids to read. With every story, I would he took shelter, he said that he would have vived by his children Karen, Roger, Jr. and think of him. It’s a long way from here to frozen and starved to death. As such, he Jeff, nine grandchildren, two great- grand- Irvington but if there’s a way I can make it, developed a kind heart for the rejected and children and his pal Riley. He was one of a I will. Otherwise, I’ll be there in spirit.” downtrodden. After a very stark beginning kind who will be greatly missed and fondly – Deborah Uman to life, he found a way to change the lives of remembered by all who knew him. “He’d say “Get it?” So, you could say many kids in profound acts of kindness and “Got it,” and then he’d say “Good!” - we understanding. David Lingardo, 77 had a lot of fun with that learning times David Lingardo, a lifelong resident of tables! – Carl F. Chesna John Posca, 82 North Tarrytown, died March 21. He was “I still remember everything about his John F. Posca, formerly of East Irvington, 77. kindergarten classroom, I can picture it died March 14. He was 82. He was born in North Tarrytown. On with the hollowed-out TV and other fun He was born at home in a caretaker’s cot- November 17, 1961, he married Mary oddities and the Spaghetti Road. I also had tage at Lyndhurst on August 28, 1935 to Katherine “Kay” Brideau in St. Teresa’s him for third grade math and had seen him Anthony and Clara (Tino) Posca. He was Church in North Tarrytown. Mr. Lingardo at a few events over the past couple of years, raised in East Irvington and graduated from had been a police officer in Eastchester for and he always had a twinkle in his eye.” Irvington High School. After high school 20 years. After his retirement he went to – Jennifer Atlas Bruch he served in the U.S. Army. During his work for Robert Martin Company, later Edward Burggraf “He really gave us a lot of freedom to time in the Army he met the love of his Mack Calli. He and his wife retired to Port experiment and explore. I remember pro- life, Nancy Carter in Baltimore, Maryland. Charlotte, Florida and recently moved back ducing stop action claymation videos, play- Once out of the military, he went back to to be near their family. ing Beatles records, establishing the Elect work at the family business, Posca Service He was a member of the Knights of “Mr. B,” as he was affectionately known Jimmy Carter Headquarters for Dows Lane Center in Tarrytown, where he remained Columbus St. Elmo Council #318 where by his students, was a fun and unique and always writing a one-page journal every until retiring in 2006. he was a 4th Degree Knight. He was also teacher at Dows Lane Elementary School day. Also remember going out on his boat a member of the Eastchester PBA and he from 1973-96. He taught by providing a on the Hudson, collecting water samples Julio Negron, 77 was a founding member of the North Tar- playful, exploratory and relatively unstruc- and then viewing them under microscope Julio E. Negron, a resident of Sleepy Hol- rytown Girls Softball League. tured learning environment where students in our makeshift lab in the closet.” low, died March 18. He was 77. were encouraged to tell him what they were – Erik Oley interested in; then design an experiment or “He was an amazing teacher. I have such investigation, proceed with self-inquiry and great memories of kindergarten with him... finally write in their journal and share what the boat, the bunny and that great head of you had learned. He had a huge impact on hair.” – Michael Cox many students. “My mom likes to tell the story that he Mr. Burggraf never had any kids, and Ju- recognized that I needed more structure lie, his wife, predeceased him by a few de- to the day and had me organize his desk, cades as she had early onset Alzheimer’s dis- books, etc. I loved it. Win/win for every-

www.thehudsonindependent.com April 2018 The Hudson Independent 21 Food for Thought

spears sliced on a slant in bite-sized cost is relatively high at farmers markets. Asparagus, pieces are excellent for crunchy, With a pronounced onion and garlic-like bright-tasting salads; and, for high flavor, they are prized in Appalachia where Artichokes and roasting, whole medium spears ramp festivals abound all spring long. You keep their shape and cook even- can forage for your own after the last frost, ly. Larger spears may need to be when ramp leaves start to poke through the Ramps – peeled to remove any fibrous outer forest floor; a garlicky smell is sometimes layers, before steaming – another the first hint you are in luck. Though slow- popular preparation, especially tion to America’s culinary world has come growing, ramps often propogate easily into Oh My! when served with hollandaise sauce. And, a wide-range of preparations. Boiling larger thick “lawns” in wooded, wet forest regions. be sure to cut off the tough woody spear globes in salted water with a dash of white But, be careful to take only 1/3 of the clus- By Linda Viertel ends, no matter what size spear. Whatever vinegar and several garlic cloves is the most ter at most, and be sure to leave some of cooking method you choose, watch your common preparation when served with the roots and root bulbs to ensure further preparation time to make sure the spears melted butter or aioli for dipping. growth. The popularity of this unusual cu- nce the snow storms finally end – retain their intense green color for the most Another popular offering is to stuff ar- linary treat has made ramps more endan- really – spring should be around the flavorsome result. tichokes with a mixture of bread crumbs, gered, so be kind - maybe even “give up” Ocorner this April. And, before farm- Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly grated parmesan, chopped fresh oregano, some of your cache back to the earth and ers markets appear or move outdoors, de- oil a sided-baking pan and place spears in garlic and parsley, plus salt and pepper. plant a few on your way out of the woods so lectable greens can appear on your a single layer. Drizzle olive oil on top, You will need to prep the artichoke by cut- that others can enjoy this wild edible. kitchen table as a welcome re- and sprinkle with Maldon or ko- ting off the stem, snipping about ½ inch Ramps are naturally milder and sweeter spite from all those winter sher salt and freshly ground from the thorny leaf tips and digging out when sauteed than either scallions or leeks vegetables (too much squash black pepper. Roast for 10- the choke with a spoon. Then massage and pair well with bacon. So, here’s a simple anyone?). Artichokes are 15 minutes until spears be- fresh lemon juice into the leaves to avoid way to prepare a tasty, spring brunch. Just at their peak from March gin to shrivel and start to discoloration. Gently pull the leaves apart dice and cook your favorite bacon (I prefer to May, while asparagus color. Season with lemon and stuff small amounts of the breadcrumb Schaller & Weber hand-cut into thick slabs) begins its prime season juice if desired and serve mixture in between the leaves, and place until crisp. Remove the bacon and most of in late April through immediately. Or, drizzle a generous amount in the center. Drizzle the fat, then add a pat or two of but- May, and ramps emerge mustard vinaigrette over olive oil over all, place in a bak- ter and saute well-cleaned ramps from Spring’s defrost- the cooked spears, and ing pan with ½ inch hot water, until thoroughly cooked – ing soil but disappear in sprinkle cut chives on cover with tin foil so that the the green leaves will start early June. Each boasts a top. Or, add roasted aspar- artichoke “steams” in its own to brown and become unique taste and versatility agus to fettucine cooked al flavorings and bake for an crunchy. Remove ramps in cooking methods. dente and tossed with cream, hour. No need for any dip- and fry eggs, sunny-side grated parmiagiano reggiano, ping sauces in this version! up or cook scrambled Asparagus Advice + Easy fresh lightly cooked peas if avail- eggs to desired texture, Preparations able, and finely chopped spring on- Ramps – for a Spring in the pan. Serve eggs Asparagus is a perennial plant, so try to ions to taste. The options are varied and Brunch immediately with the purchase the freshest, locally sourced ver- endless... Ramps, sometimes called cooked ramps on the sion, which will be tastier than any aspara- wild leeks or spring onions, side topped with diced gus grown year-round in South America. Artichokes – Two Ways have a short season – one of bacon. Look for tight buds on the tips and non- Italian immigrants brought artichokes the reasons they are so prized dessicated cut ends, which indicate the (essentially the immature flowers of a culti- by home cooks and restaura- asparagus was not freshly harvested. Thin vated thistle) to northern California in the teurs. Plus, foraging is the optimal For more recipes, visit www. spears work best for stir-frying; medium early 19th century, and with their introduc- way to harvest these delicacies, so their thehudsonindependent.com.

22 The Hudson Independent April 2018 www.thehudsonindependent.com Arts & Entertainment cost is relatively high at farmers markets. Local and International Programming Defines Irvington Town Hall Theater With a pronounced onion and garlic-like flavor, they are prized in Appalachia where Beneath a vast skylight of Tiffany snow- party follows for all festival ticket-holders brought the community together,” said Al- FACE is a village-based volunteer com- ramp festivals abound all spring long. You flake glass that crowns the 116-year-old and filmmakers. (Past festivals have sold len. “This still holds true.” mittee; its mission is to enhance the quality can forage for your own after the last frost, building, Irvington Town Hall Theater out; visit www.asiffestival.com for tickets On April 28, Irvington’s Fundraising of life for Irvington residents by providing when ramp leaves start to poke through the (ITHT) has countless stories to tell. Al- and film synopses.) and Community Events (FACE) commit- funding to village departments, programs, forest floor; a garlicky smell is sometimes though the theater’s stately columns and As iFF’s serious yet whimsical, interna- tee will present internationally acclaimed, and special events. the first hint you are in luck. Though slow- Victorian chandeliers reflect its long his- tional voice is articulated in its posters and multi-instrumentalist Larry Campbell While The Divining Rod Band has a growing, ramps often propogate easily into tory, ITHT is always evolving. It is a the- website materials, designed exclusively for and singer/guitarist Teresa Williams. The devoted following beyond the rivertowns thick “lawns” in wooded, wet forest regions. ater serving its local community as well as a each festival by graphic designer Andrea Divining Rod Band, with deep roots to – and a highly successful, recent CD – But, be careful to take only 1/3 of the clus- destination for international programming. Trabucco Campos. Italian and Columbian- Irvington, will also perform. (Visit: www. their April 28th line-up (Miyuki Furtado, ter at most, and be sure to leave some of The 432-seat theater, overlooking the raised, Trabucco Campos was nominated irvingtontheater.com.) Tickets are 50% tax Patrick Harmon, Eric Kaye, John Malone, the roots and root bulbs to ensure further Hudson River, is home to the All Shorts earlier this year for a Grammy award with deductable as a charitable contribution. Mike Malone, and Minori Furtado) fea- growth. The popularity of this unusual cu- Irvington Film Festival (As iFF). In 2015, his colleagues at Pentagram Design in NYC Westchester Wine Warehouse will pour tures four local dads, two brothers, and linary treat has made ramps more endan- As iFF premiered to film enthusiasts eager for their album production and promo- complimentary wine, and other refresh- the debut of a talented young daughter on gered, so be kind - maybe even “give up” to view award-winning shorts on the big tional design work. ments are included in the ticket price. vocals and viola/fiddle. some of your cache back to the earth and screen in their little town. Since then, the “In addition to in-house-produced events plant a few on your way out of the woods so festival has gained a worldwide following, like As iFF, we have amazing arts partners that others can enjoy this wild edible. with filmmakers and patrons traveling from who bring innovative artistry to Irvington,” David Rockefeller’s Art Ramps are naturally milder and sweeter abroad to attend. The selection process has said ITHT manager, Greg Allen. “Those to be Auctioned in May when sauteed than either scallions or leeks grown increasingly competitive, and As iFF relationships create ties to the community and pair well with bacon. So, here’s a simple is now recognized globally as a sought-af- that are invaluable for our patrons and per- For many years, David Rock- way to prepare a tasty, spring brunch. Just ter festival by both renowned and up-and- formers.” efeller, along with his wife Peggy, dice and cook your favorite bacon (I prefer coming filmmakers. On April 7, Common Ground Com- lived surrounded by great art in Schaller & Weber hand-cut into thick slabs) As iFF will present its seventh festival munity Concerts presents British singer/ their 11,343-square-foot man- until crisp. Remove the bacon and most of on Saturday, April 14 at 7:30 pm, “The songwriter, Robyn Hitchcock (with special sion, Hudson Pines in Pocantico the fat, then add a pat or two of but- Lighter Side of Film,” screening animated, guest, Rachelle Garniez). Hailed through- Hills. Peggy died in 1996, and ter and saute well-cleaned ramps narrative, and documentary short films out his 40-year career as a gifted guitarist, after David died on March 20 until thoroughly cooked – that “highlight humor, hope, renewal, and surrealist poet, and iconic live performer, a year ago, the house went on the green leaves will start joyfulness.” The selected films were cho- Hitchcock describes his music as “paintings the market for $22 million. It to brown and become sen from more than 400 submissions from you can listen to.” sold earlier this year for $33 crunchy. Remove ramps filmmakers around the world. Two were ITHT arts partners Clocktower Players, million. The art, much of which and fry eggs, sunny-side nominated for Oscars this year; four are Broadway Training Center, and Mercy Col- goes on sale at Christies Auction up or cook scrambled New York premieres. lege offer local theater opportunities for stu- House in Manhattan May 7-11 eggs to desired texture, The spring program features shorts (span- dents of all ages. Clocktower’s Kids Troupe will no doubt fetch a premium in the pan. Serve eggs ning two to 17 minutes) from Australia, presents “The Lion King” April 21-22. as well. The collection, which is immediately with the Burkina Faso, Canada, China, France, On April 23, students from Mercy Col- drawn from Rockefeller homes cooked ramps on the Norway, Scotland, and the United States. lege’s theater club will present a showcase in Westchester, Manhattan and Maine, includes famous pieces side topped with diced Audience members vote for their favorite of scenes and monologues at 7:30 pm. by Picasso, Monet, Matisse and bacon. film at the end of the evening, and jury This free event is a co-production between the Mexican artist Diego Rivera, prizes are awarded in selected categories ITHT and Mercy College in conjunction along with dozens of pieces of decorative arts. Befitting the Rockefeller family by the As iFF Advisory Board (comprising with Professor Marc Palmieri. legacy, the proceeds will be donated to various philanthropies. For more recipes, visit www. acclaimed film editors, animators, writers, “When ITHT was built in 1902, it be- thehudsonindependent.com. actors, directors, and producers). An after- came a cultural center for Irvington. It also

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www.thehudsonindependent.com April 2018 The Hudson Independent 23 session will show why you should be listening to Israeli music. For more details or to RSVP contact [email protected]. Check out the complete directory for April at www.thehudsonindependent.com What’s Happening Ongoing Free Tai Chi: Drop-in Sundays from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., Mondays from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 Friday 6 Leroy Ave., Tarrytown. Th e special guest speaker at 7:30 p.m. Celebrate spring with an evening of miT: Novel Strategies for Novel Times, 8 a.m.-12 a.m. and Th ursdays from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. will be Holocaust survivor Lore Strauss. Strauss upbeat short fi lms from around the world that p.m. Sponsored by Goldstein Hall, PLLC, Pace at Shames JCC on the Hudson in Tarrytown. Call lYnDhursT oPening WeekenD: A series of events, was born in 1923 in Nuremberg, Germany into highlight humor, hope, renewal and joyfulness. University Land Use Law Center and Housing 366-7898 or visit www.ShamesJCC.org. including the Spring Blossoms Flower Show, have an upper/middle class family. Th e family saw Th e screenings will be followed by an after-party Council. Join us at the NY State Judicial Institute, been scheduled for this weekend for the opening everything destroyed during Kristallnacht. From for all festival ticket holders and fi lmmakers. Th e Pace Law School, 78 North Broadway, White Jazz Forum Club: Shows Fridays and Saturdays of the 2018 season at Lyndhurst, 635 S. Broad- Nuremberg she went to a French “holding camp,” fi lms are unrated and may not be suitable for Plains, New York, 10601. General admission: at 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m., Sundays at 4 p.m., 6 p.m. way, Tarrytown. Th e fl ower show will be held on then she joined the French Resistance, and fi nally all audiences. Viewer discretion is advised. VIP $25, NYS Attorneys (including CLE) $160. and 8 p.m. at One Dixon Lane in Tarrytown. Call April 7 and 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors can she was liberated. Lore then found her home in tickets, are $35 and include premium seating and 631-1000 or visit http://jazzforumarts.org. stroll through the mansion’s opulent rooms at the United States. Th e service will include memo- cool swag. Standard tickets are $15. All tickets are Last year Congress passed the most sweeping over- PiraTe QuesT: On Saturdays and Sundays from their own pace and see the fl oral displays in full rial candle lighting. Members and guests are urged subject to a theater processing fee. Fee varies with haul of the federal tax code since 1986, and the bloom without a guided tour of the mansion. proposed federal budget substantially decreases 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. children ages 5-8 hunt to attend. Th e service is appropriate for children ticket price. Fees are always lowest when tickets through the grounds to load precious cargo onto General admission tickets are $18 per person. ages 8 and up. are purchased through www.irvingtontheater.com. funding for aff ordable housing while Hudson Info: Lyndhurst.org/fl owershow. Valley home prices continue to rise. In this new their digital pirate ships at Philipsburg Manor Tickets purchased in-person carry an additional in Sleepy Hollow. Call 366-6900 or visit www. riverToWn Film PresenTs: Rivertown Films has handling fee. and complicated environment, the Hudson Val- >Th e Flower Showkicks off with a special scheduled three screenings for April. On April 11 ley Aff ordable Housing Summit will provide an Preview Party co-sponsored by the Garden Club at 8 p.m. at the Nyack Center, Th e Florida Project Wednesday 18 overview of the current state of aff airs and present of Irvington on April 6 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. will be presented. On April 22 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. strategies for increasing aff ordable housing in a Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the at the Lafayette Th eatre in Suff ern, ROSA presents books @ nighT: Books @ Night will be held at variety of contexts. fl oral designers and discuss their signature styles Th e Wild & Scenic Film Festival. Th e festival 7 p.m. at Temple Beth Abraham, 25 Leroy Ave., while strolling the mansion with a drink and hors celebrates the earth’s beauty, the challenges facing Tarrytown. Stolen Beauty by Laura Lico Albanese Friday 27 d’oeuvre in hand. Proceeds will benefi t the resto- our planet, and the work communities are doing will be discussed. Th e suggested donation is $2 and ration of the historic Rose Garden perennial beds to protect it. Doors open at noon. Th e mighty light refreshments will be served. RSVP: at 631- Women’s CirCle: A Women’s Circle program will and historic fountains. Tickets can be purchased Wurlitzer organ plays at 12:30 p.m. Th e special 1770 or [email protected]. be held at 5:45 p.m. at Temple Beth Abraham, for $25, $50, or $100 online at Lyndhurst.org/ ticket price for Rivertown Film members is $15 25 Leroy Ave., Tarrytown. Celebrate, study and fl owershow. (promotion code “FILMS”). Other tickets are $20 Saturday 21 explore Jewish women’s issues and history. You do online, $18 from ticket locations, or $22 at the not have to read or prepare anything in advance. >High Tea in the Cottage will have timed seat- sTuDio Tour: Th e 25th RiverArts Annual Studio Life experience is the only tool you’ll need. Mem- ings on April 7 and 8. Join us for tea in the Guest door. Visit www.Suff ernFilmFest.com for tickets and more information. On April 25 at 8 p.m. at Tour – a multi-village adventure featuring almost bers and guests are welcome. Th ere is no charge Cottage, a charming, intimate space adjacent to 100 local artists – will be held on April 21 and 22 for this program. Please call the Temple offi ce at the mansion. Th e room will be decorated with the Nyack Center, the documentary Bombshell: Th e Hedy Lamarr Story will be screened. All fi lms are from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Meet and engage 631-1770 or e-mail [email protected] fl owers, fi ne china, and silver teapots from Seasons with artists in their work spaces: industrial lofts, for more information. On Th e Hudson. You will be greeted with a glass presented digitally. Information: 845-353-2568 or www.rivertownfi lm.org. home studios, pop-up installations and galleries. of sparkling wine, generously donated by My Learn more about the creative process and purchase Friday 27 Sherry & more. Th e menu includes tea sandwich- buTTerFlY ProJeCT: Film NOT Th e Last Butterfl y work directly from artists. Info: riverarts.org. es, canapés, dessert and Teagevity tea, courtesy will be screened at the Shames JCC in Tarrytown, an evening WiTh noah bulloCk, Executive of Saint George Bistro. Guests will take home a followed by Q&A with fi lmmaker Cheryl Rattner. Sunday 22 Director of Cristosal, at 7:30pm. Christ Episco- lovely arrangement by Seasons. Tickets are $150 11:15 a.m. Free. pal Church & San Marcos, 43 South Broadway, and $100 of which is a tax deductible donation blooD Drive: A blood drive will be held from Tarrytown. Noah will be speaking on the current to benefi t the restoration of the Rose Garden. Friday 13 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the social hall at Temple crisis aff ecting El Salvador, Guatemala and Hon- Purchase at Lyndhurst.org/fl owershow. Beth Abraham, 25 Leroy Ave., Tarrytown. You duras. Th ese three countries are experiencing some CloThing sale: Check out the extensive selection must be between 16 and 75 years of age. Donors of the highest level of violence in the world. Th e >Antiques on the Hudson will be held on April of clothing in our Clothing Closet and Boutique age 76 or over may donate with a note from their work of Cristosal in community development, 7 and 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Th e show will be on April 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. and April 14 from 10 physician. Th e 16-year-old donors require parental victim advocacy, strategic litigation and research held in the Lyndhurst Welcome Center complex a.m. to 2 p.m. at Christ Church and San Marcos permission on a New York Blood Center form, and learning is making a signifi cant diff erence. in a climate-controlled tent pavilion. Admission is located at the corner of Elizabeth and John Streets, which will be available of the drive. You must You are invited to come and learn how you can $10 per person, which will be good all weekend. Tarrytown. You may fi nd consignment store weigh at least 110 pounds. If you have any medical participate in the work of advancing human rights Admission is half off for AARP members paying items at thrift store prices. Our inventory changes eligibility questions please call 800-688-0900. in Central America and here at home and join on-site. Admission is separate from Flower Show monthly with generous donations, which can be Please eat and drink well and bring identifi cation Cristosal in making a diff erence. entry. It is being presented by Barn Star Produc- accepted any Friday between 4 and 6 p.m. Info: with photo or signature (e.g., a driver’s license or tions (www.barnstar.com). Lectures, workshops 914.631.2074 or [email protected]. blood donor ID card). Use this link bit.ly/TBA- Saturday 28 and demonstrations will also be held during open- BloodDrive to sign up. Reservations are required ing weekend. Info: www.lyndhurst.org. Saturday 14 for non-temple members. rabbi holTz honoring: Temple Beth Abraham’s Annual Gala will honor Rabbi David Holtz at 7 Sunday 8 movie mavens: Th e Movie Mavens series con- booT CamP: Th e Shames Jewish Community Cen- p.m. at the Crowne Plaza in White Plains. Rabbi tinues at Temple Beth Abraham, 25 Leroy Ave., ter will hold a “boot camp” for middle schoolers Holtz will be honored for his 25 years of service sYsTemiC ConsTellaTions WorkshoP: “Creativity Tarrytown, at 7 p.m. Th is month’s fi lm is Th e Zoo- in grades 5-8 conducted by active duty reserv- to our community. To purchase tickets, place an and Living Your Potential” with Eve-Marie Elkin, keeper’s Wife. A moderated discussion immediately ists in the Israel Defense Forces. Th e program is advertisement or to add your name to the list of LMSW, LCAT, SEP will be held from 10 a.m. to follows with coff ee and dessert. Th e program is free scheduled for 2 to 4 p.m. Th ese youngsters will well-wishers visit bit.ly/TBAGala. 1 p.m. at Th e Aligned Center,1 Bridge St., Ste. for members, and $5 for guests to off set the cost of experience a day in the life of an Israeli soldier and 64, Irvington. Admission is $40 and registration is refreshments. will enjoy obstacle courses, and other exercises. Sunday 29 required. Register at: www.tinyurl.com/Systemic- Th e cost is $10 and reservations are required by Constellations. Info: www.Th eAlignedCenter. bingo nighTs: Th e Sleepy Hollow Fire Depart- going to [email protected] israel CommiTTee brunCh: An Israel Commu- com/events. ment sponsors bingo nights every second and Th e Shames JCC is located at 371 S. Broadway nity Bunch will be held at noon at Temple Beth fourth Saturday of the month at 55 Elm St., Sleepy in Tarrytown. For more information, go to www. Abraham, 25 Leroy Ave., Tarrytown. Israel is turn- Wednesday 11 Hollow. Doors open at 5 p.m.; games start at 7 shamesjcc.org. ing 70. Th is special milestone will be celebrated p.m. You must be 18 or older to play. with a fun program that chronicles the evolution holoCausT remembranCe serviCe: A Yom Has- of Israeli music. For more than 20 years, Josh lighTer siDe Thursday 26 hoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) service will : Th e All Shorts Irvington Film Shron has hosted Israel Hour Radio on Rutgers Festival (As IFF): Th e Lighter Side of Film will be held at 7:30 p.m. at Temple Beth Abraham, 25 The huDson valleY aFForDable housing sum- University’s 88.7 WRSU. His fun, interactive be presented by the Irvington Town Hall Th eater 2018 STUDIO TOUR April 21 & 22 11am - 5pm

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24 Th e Hudson Independent April 2018 www.thehudsonindependent.com session will show why you should be listening to hudsonvalley.org. Irvington Running Meetup: Group meets Healthy Life series: Phelps Memorial Hospital Israeli music. For more details or to RSVP contact multiple times per week to keep fit, keep in touch Center in Sleepy Hollow offers the community a [email protected]. ‘Drop Your Pants’ Denim Recycling Initiative: and have fun. Beginning runners always welcome. wide range of programs on health-related subjects Check out the complete directory for April at www.thehudsonindependent.com Bring your worn denim clothes to the Tarrytown Visit www.meetup.com/Irvington-running- as well as health screenings and support groups. Ongoing Music Hall lobby collection box for recycling into Meetup. Visit www.phelpshospital.org. insulation and keep textile waste out of landfills. Free Tai Chi: Drop-in Sundays from 9:30 a.m. Visit http://bluejeansgogreen.org. Mah Jongg: Mondays at 1 p.m. at Temple Beth Children’s programs at the libraries: Stories, – 10:30 a.m., Mondays from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 Abraham in Tarrytown. Call 631-1770 or e-mail rhymes, crafts and songs for children of various a.m. and Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Wine and Jazz Wednesdays: From 6 p.m. – 8 [email protected] to ensure there are enough ages at Tarrytown’s Warner Library and Irvington at Shames JCC on the Hudson in Tarrytown. Call p.m. featuring bassist John Lang at La Chinita players for a game. Public Library. For Warner, call 631-7734 or visit 366-7898 or visit www.ShamesJCC.org. Poblana in Irvington. Visit www.chinitapobla- www.warnerlibrary.org. For Irvington, call 591- nany.com. Men’s Club: Meets every Wednesday at 9:45 a.m. 7840 or visit www.irvingtonlibrary.org. Jazz Forum Club: Shows Fridays and Saturdays at JCC on the Hudson in Tarrytown. Meetings Ossining Farmers’ Market: at 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m., Sundays at 4 p.m., 6 p.m. Open Saturdays have varied speakers and are open to the public Torah Study: Torah Study is held on Wednes- and 8 p.m. at One Dixon Lane in Tarrytown. Call from 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. through Dec. 17 at free of charge. Call 366-7898 or visit www. days from 10 to 11 a.m. at Temple Beth Abraham, 631-1000 or visit http://jazzforumarts.org. Spring & Main Sts. Call 923-4837 or visit www. ShamesJCC.org. 25 Leroy Ave., Tarrytown. Classes are also downtoearthmarkets.com. conducted on Saturdays at 9 a.m. for a discussion Pirate Quest: On Saturdays and Sundays from Chess Club: The Warner Library Chess Club Irvington Winter Farmers Market: Open of this week’s Torah reading during conservative 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. children ages 5-8 hunt meets on the second, third and fourth Thursday services. Info: 631-1770. through the grounds to load precious cargo onto Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Main St. of the month from 6:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Call their digital pirate ships at Philipsburg Manor School. Visit www.irvmkt.org. 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org. in Sleepy Hollow. Call 366-6900 or visit www. In Our Libraries

April 2018 Events at the Irvington Claude Debussy at 4 p.m. at the Irvington Public April 21 and 22 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Public Library Library, 12 S. Astor St. Info: 591-7840 or www. Friends of Warner Library will hold a Book Sale. Irvingtonlibrary.org. Look for the big white tents on the lawn in front The following events will be held at the Irvington of the library and shop for bargain books, DVDs, This month’s edition of the Thursday Evening Public Library, 12 South Astor St. Info: Call 591- and CDs. Library concerts, programs, and events Book Club will be held on April 19 at 7:30 7840 or e-mail [email protected]. are funded by the Friends. p.m. Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro will be Mondays throughout the month: “Morning discussed. Sunday, April 22 at 2 p.m., author Laurie Gwen Yoga with Nicole will be held at the Irvington Shapiro will be at Warner to discuss her book The Public Library on Mondays from 10:45 to 11:45 April 2018 Events at Warner Library Stowaway, a true story of a scrappy teenager from a.m. Start your mornings with gentle yoga. Tele- New York’s Lower East Side who stowed away on The following events have been scheduled for April at phone the library at 591-7840 to register. the Roaring Twenties’ most remarkable feat of sci- the Warner Library, 121 N. Broadway in Tarry- ence and daring, an expedition to Antarctica. April 7 at 2 p.m., the library will present a free town. For more information, call 631-7734 or visit performance of The Prodigy, a 50-minute drama/ warnerlibrary.org. April 26 at 7 p.m. The TEDx Talks series will comedy written and performed by Rick Apicella. continue. Pablo Mayor will discuss Music, Identity April 7 at 3:30 p.m., John Kluge, the Artistic When Andrew Saracco, a boxing trainer, was 14 & Assimilation - Cultural Rise. Ethan Schutz Tenor, will perform some of the world’s most be- years old, he watched as his father died in the ring will speak about the topic Confront Fear Lower loved songs. The concert will follow the 2:30 p.m. after losing a bout for the middleweight champion Defenses: Can’t You See I’m Busy Being Miser- artist reception for Linda Perlmutter’s Odyssey Art of the world. Twenty years later, a mysterious box- able? The topic addressed by Jennifer Walford Watercolor Society in the Gallery. ing prodigy walks into Andrew’s gym. This prodigy will be “Discovering My American Ethnicity and has the potential to fulfill a dying wish - but at April 9 at 7 p.m., the Westchester Trails Asso- Identity.” what cost? Watch as Apicella becomes Andrew ciation will conduct a program. Know the facts April 28 at 2:30 p.m., A Friends of the Library Saracco, then transforms into Rosalyn, his neigh- before you hit the trails! Where can I go hike? The Concert will feature Sue Maskaleris, a jazz pianist, bor, then Jimmy McLaughlin, the boxing champ, program will include preparation information and singer, and composer. She will present Two to Mitch Mitchum, the promoter and many other support. Call 914-631-7734. Tango. characters whose lives will never be the same after pril at p m meeting the prodigy. Please telephone the library A 10 1 . ., Disaster Preparedness for Throughout April, in the Main Gallery, Linda at 591-7840 for more information. Everyone, sponsored by ITAV, 10591, will be Perlmutter and her students will display their held. Brett White of the New York State Citizen water color creations. A reception will be held April 14 at 2 p.m ., celebrate books and imagi- Preparedness Corp. will provide residents with the April 7 at 2:30 p.m. Water colors. Reception April nation with singer/songwriter Sheri Mille. Her knowledge and tools to prepare for emergencies 7 at 2:30 p.m. free hour-long program will include a mixture and disasters, how to respond accordingly and of songs you know and love by artists like the recover as quickly as possible. Refreshments will be Three book group events will be held at the library Beatles, Patsy Cline and Judy Garland, as well as served. Sign up at reference or call 631-7734. in April: original compositions. Please register ahead online at irvingtonlibrary.evanced.org/signup or call the April 14 from 2 to 4 p.m., Artistic Paper Cutting >Lunch Can Be Murder: The Mystery Book library at 591-7840. with Sine Hjort will be held. Create beautiful Group now meets at 11 a.m. on the third Tuesday and unique pieces of artwork out of paper, using of each month on the 3rd floor, in Room D. April 14 at 7:30 p.m., join Thom Johnson and careful cuts and folds. The program is intended Bring a snack and share your thoughts with fellow Rob Yasinsac on a Journey to Ruins. This free for ages 18 and up. Sign-up is required. Call 631- mystery lovers. On April 17, Wolf on a String by presentation will examine the visual appeal of 7734 or visit the reference desk to register. Benjamin Black will be discussed. neglected historic sites and celebrate sites that have been restored and reused. Please register ahead by April 19 at 5:30 p.m., there will be a Junior >The Second Thursday Book Group: will telephoning the library at 591-7840 or register League Spelling Bee. Students in grades through meet at 7 p.m. on April 12 - Waiting for Snow in online: at irvingtonlibrary.evanced.info/signup. five are encouraged to participate. Check in begins Havana by Carlos Eire will be discussed. at 5:30 p.m. and the Spelling Bee is slated for 6 > he usiness ook roup April 15, pianist Margaret Mills will be perform- to 7:30 p.m. Please contact Marian Randazzo at T B B G : will meet on April ing a free solo concert featuring music of Amy [email protected] for more information. 5, Call the library for the time. Quiet: The Power Beach, Johannes Brahms, Ruth Crawford, and Continued on page 27 Grape Expectations WINE AND LIQUOR MERCHANT SENIORS THE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE TARRYTOWN SENIOR CENTER

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www.thehudsonindependent.com April 2018 The Hudson Independent 25 Ellman-Raiselis Passive House Residence in Tarrytown by Linda Viertel

Several years ago, when her sons went off to college, Tarrytown Plan- ning Board member, architect, and passionate environmentalist, Joan Raiselis, decided that reducing the family’s environmental footprint was her paramount ambition. She and her husband, Fred Ellman, a designer, owned an old six-bedroom house on Fairview Avenue but felt like they were two people in a house meant for four or six or more with the accompanying energy demands. Minimizing their own resources demand was a big goal. So, they re- moved the garden in their adjacent lot in order “to create a space where Above: Diagram of materials used in net-zero house. Top Right: we could live in as sustainable a way as pos- Exterior displays the unique brown siding, made from burnt cedar sible,” she said. Her next questions were: and treated in the traditional method of Japanese wood preserva- “What does that mean? And, how far can tion – yakisugi. Bottom: Twenty solar roof panels were calculated we go?” To “net zero,” as it turns out. for the couple’s expected energy use and state allowance. She attended Al Gore’s Climate Reality Project’s three-day session in Chicago which Germany and is a rigorous, voluntary stan- maximizing air-tight provides training to learn about and dissem- dard for energy efficiency in a building, construction, minimiz- inate information on climate change, and which reduces its ecological footprint. The ing drafts and heat loss ter heater. With no hot water tank, they are she returned more confirmed than ever that resulting efficient buildings require little • No basement – with house slab insulated not heating water and letting it sit. they would use no fossil fuels at all in their energy for space heating or cooling – about underneath as well as around the shell. Air-conditioning can be utilized at no new project. In creating the most efficient 10% of the energy required for a similarly • Energy Recovery ventilator (ERV) cost. As Raiselis noted, “This is the most house possible, they made a multitude of sized house. Here are some of the many installed in attic so fresh air comes in, is comfortable house I have ever lived in! We choices that would ensure using all resources energy-saving choices Raiselis and Ellman brought to room temperature within the never had AC in our old house.” efficiently to create as little waste as possible. made to achieve their net-zero status (The ventilator and is circulated constantly When the warm weather arrives, the Designed collaboratively with Til Glo- term “net zero” refers to a standard in which throughout the house. Ellman/Raiselis family shifts much of its big, a friend from architecture school, who the total amount of energy used by their In winter months, on cloudy days, and at lifestyle outdoors to the substantial deck, works at di Domenico + Partners in Long home on an annual basis is roughly equal night, the house may pull energy from the Ellman’s meditation garden, or Raiselis’ or- Island City, Globig had the skills to do the to the amount of renewable energy created grid, but electricity generated during sunny ganic garden integrated around it. There is design for the “house machine,” and as a on site): days and in summer offsets any electrical no grass to cut, and leaves are chopped for team, they chose the materials and aesthetic • Twice as much insulation as a house usage. “In February our ConEd bill was use as compost. Extra yard trees were plant- design. At a gross 1,900 square feet, with compliant with state and federal building $142, but from May through October, we ed to give shade – native trees chosen that about 1,500 square feet of living space, the codes. estimate we will be producing more than will never grow too high to compete with house is modest, but with views to the Hud- • Triple-glazed European-made windows we use.” Raiselis explained. In fact, they give their solar panels. son River; with a double-height living/din- with the highest possible efficiency (their back to the grid often through net-metering, ing room area on the first floor, the design only non-domestic choice since the efficien- a solar incentive that allows them to sell en- Yakisugi makes it feel spacious. Their ground floor cy rating they wanted was not available in ergy back to the electric grid. When their The house’s unique brown siding is made consists of a master bedroom and bath, plus the United States) solar panels produce excess power, that en- from burnt cedar and treated in the tradi- a kitchen/dining/living area, which is their • South-facing windows to take advantage ergy is sent to the grid, and in exchange they tional method of Japanese wood preserva- home core. Their second floor includes a of the sun’s warmth in winter months, per- can pull from the grid when their system is tion – yakisugi. Raiselis used a blow torch to study, second bathroom and a bedroom for fect for solar gain as well under-producing. char the wood, then scraped it down with a overnight guests. But, “there are places for • Twenty solar roof panels, calculated for wire brush to remove the ash and oiled it to eight people to sleep with couches chosen how much energy the couple expects to use Material Choices and Appliances enhance the color - producing a unique and for sleep-ability and a Murphy bed in my and what the state allows Raiselis researched material choices and durable exterior wood. When this burning office,” Raiselis explained. • All seams, nail holes and joints are taped sourced as locally as possible. Synchron- process is limited only to the surface coat of close – around windows and doors, between icity emerged during her search. At the the wood, the organisms who feed on this Passive House Strategies insulation panels, at holes in the fiber sheet- Tarrytown Farmers Market, the owner of organic matter do not have anything ed- The “passive house movement” began in ing holding in cellulose insulation, etc. - Misshapened Bowl, a woodcarver from ible left. This burnt seal is why the charred Kitchawan, mentioned he had plenty of wood is much more resistant to water and milled white pine from a tree he felled in the impacts of weather. Raiselis said that it is his yard. Seven-eighths of the house now supposed to last for 80 years with no other displays this find. “All the floors, except for treatment necessary. one bedroom– inclusive of knots, stains and “We all find this house to be so comfort- burls; it’s from a tree and it has its own sto- able. It’s a great house,” she emphasized. ry,” explained Raiselis. Their son, Aydan and “Our boys like the fact that we’re all in a family friend, Gily Moshe, laid the floor in this one room, our living space, cooking the second bedroom. together, reading, doing computer work at Any wood staining was done with a 0% the kitchen table.” She added, “This home VOC stain (volatile organic compounds represents my dream of combining my ar- – organic, carbon-based chemicals that chitecture and environmental inclinations evaporate at room temperature.) made from – it’s a combination of a progressive house- flaxseed. All paint is 0% VOC, as well. An- machine and the hand-made. We are trying other son, Lloyd, made the bathroom van- to make an example; it’s one solution for the ity. Raiselis cleans everything with vinegar future of villages like ours.” and water. Appliances were chosen for energy effi- The Ellman/Raiselis passive house residence ciency after consulting Consumer Reports. will be receiving an engineering excellence Downsizing to a smaller refrigerator helps award in building and technology systems on conserve energy, as does an on-demand wa- April 7th in New York City.

26 The Hudson Independent April 2018 www.thehudsonindependent.com Hudson Valley Writer’s Student Showcase by Madeleine Jacobson which rippled in response to the woman’s ference in preventing his imminent death? felt glued in place by my need to see what life-saving activity. Another man crouched How much control over our lives do we re- would happen to him, but, reluctantly, I let Introducing the first in a new series from at the patient’s head, tracking his pulse. ally have? Alan walk us slowly to our plane. Putting The Hudson Valley Writers’ Center (HVWC), My own heart was pounding. I felt ut- I am a cautious person; I follow the rules on my seat belt, I felt locked into myself, showcasing excerpts from students in various terly pulled into the drama in front of me, for healthy living, believing it will make a stunned. I had just had a personal loss. I genres and across ages and backgrounds. For simultaneously observer and silent par- difference. Perhaps ‘my dying man” had had never seen anyone die. more info on classes and events at the HVWC, ticipant. Alan, who had followed me out thrown caution to the wind. I thought visit writerscenter.org. of the restaurant, could not bear to watch of my brother-in-law, who lies in the sun Madeleine Jacobson is a retired psychoanalyst and walked away. I looked without sunscreen. He claims the sun’s rays and psychotherapist using her gift of time for An excerpt from “At the around for someone who bounce off of him. He is a brilliant, suc- memoir writing and literature classes. She Airport”: might be the man’s fam- cessful man, yet he flirts with danger in this lives with her husband in Tarrytown, close to My husband, Alan, and I ily. No one had stepped risky, foolish behavior. her daughter and granddaughter. She wrote were at the Atlanta airport forward to claim him. He Alan circled back and gently took my this piece for Susan Hodara’s Memoir Writ- waiting for our sandwiches was alone. arm to lead me away. “Let’s leave this poor ing class at HVWC. at a restaurant when I was Another man ap- man to die in private,” he whispered. I startled by an intrusive proached, carrying a small sound: a woman’s forceful black device he used for voice counting: “20, 21, 22, electrical cardiac stimula- 23... 30.” I tried to place tion. Two minutes had Library Happenings Continued from page 25 and are encouraged to explore their creativity in this in some meaningful gone by, but it felt longer. brief writing exercises. They are then encouraged context. I could not. HVWC Student Writer Still no pulse. Now I could to read their pieces aloud to one another and give I bolted out of the restau- Madeleine Jacobson see the patient’s pale, life- of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking by helpful feedback to clarify or improve each other’s rant. There, kneeling on the less face. He seemed very Susan Cain will be discussed. writing. The only requirements are that you have an interest in creative writing and are an amateur ground, was a woman dressed in a pink far away, almost peaceful in spite of the April 2018 Events at the Dobbs Ferry writer. Names are being taken for a waiting list. rhinestone-studded sweatshirt and a pink rigorous efforts being made by the woman For more information, contact srodgers@wlsmail. rhinestone-studded cap giving cardiac re- in pink who now appeared spent. Then she Public Library org. suscitation to a tall, heavy man who was and the man at the patient’s head traded The following are some of the programs scheduled On April 17, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. an Adult lying on the ground. I assumed she was places in a wordless exchange. The count- for April at the Dobbs Ferry Public Library, 55 Community Read for Arbor Day will be held. The an EMT worker; it seemed odd that she ing and thrusting continued. I heard one of Main St. Info: 914-231-3300 or dobbsferrylibrary. book will be The Hidden Life of Trees: What They org. Feel, How They Communicate - Discoveries from was dressed in pink rhinestones, but I re- the men say, “Still no pulse.” a Secret World by Peter Wohlleben. There will be called that the next day was Halloween and Every Monday in April, from 10 a.m. to noon, a I was with the dying man. He was not Write from the Heart creative wringing workshop a panel discussion with an artist, a scientist and chalked it up to that. that old. Had he ignored his doctor’s orders will be held. Amateur writers may practice their a high school student, followed by a breakout The man’s entire torso was exposed, re- to take care of himself? Why hadn’t he lost writing in a collegial atmosphere. Attendees are session of three to four small groups to discuss the given prompts, such as quotes and photographs, book. Register at the front desk or e-mail dobref@ vealing his plentiful, flabby abdomen, some weight? Would it have made any dif- wlsmail.org.

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