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on Where YouLive Where theBus Stops Matters, Depending by Barrett Seaman by Seaman Barrett May 2018 YourTrusted Most Source forLocalNews andEvents Plains. Thatmeantthatthosewhowantedtoridethe Hudson Line gestion, theyplannedtoroute theexpress busesdirectly to White “Integrated Corridor Management” hourcon- togetaround rush lanes eachwayacrossbridge—andthenalongI-287using thenew from thePalisades Mall traveling ondedicated plan, using express came out withitsnew buses west-of-Hudson commuters. When theDOT first County. Thesehave beenpopularforNYC-bound station ontheirwayeastward across Westchester cal busesthatstopatthe Tarrytown Metro North many, ontoManhattan-bound trains—andback. Marionew Cuomo Bridge to Westchester, andfor Hudson onwifi- and a/c-equippedbuses over the commuters west thatwouldwhisk the of service the stateDOT hasproposed anenhanced,express ers aspossibleintousingpublictransportation, LHTL. With agoalofenticingasmanycommut- known astheLower Hudson Transit Link,or trans-Hudsontation isanew express busservice, (DOT)portation plantoupdateandstreamline regional transpor-

PRSRT STD Currently, there are regular trans-Hudson lo- Wrapped intotheoverall New York State of Department Trans- U.S. POSTAGE PAID WHITE PLAINS, NY PERMIT NO. 971 8 » EarthDay Serving Tarrytown, Serving Sleepy Hollow, Irvington,Scarborough-on-Hudson andArdsley-on-Hudson County. multiple stops in Rockland by takinglocalbusesthatmade to Manhattan could dosoonly outfield thissummer. Liam Toolan haspitchedfortheBulldogs butisexpectedtoplay inthe by Tom Pedulla Ireland JuniorTeam National Irvington Baseball Standout toPlay on in 16attemptslastyear asasopho- scoredto gowiththree 14RBI,24runs and15stolen bases home runs, and pitch.Theright-handedhitterledwitha.429 battingaverage Irvington versatilityextraordinary withtheabilitytoalsoplayinmiddleinfield born inIreland. Italy from July 9-15.Theparents ofLisa Brennan, Toolan’s mother, were in June toprepare fortheEuropean Baseball ChampionshipsinGrosseto, parents orgrandparents were bornthere, willusescrimmagesandgames Team. Irvington High SchoolstandoutearnedaplaceonIreland’s Junior National Toolan, 16,isexpected tobeusedprimarilyasanoutfielder, butheoffers The team,forplayers 18andunderwho were bornin Ireland orwhose Liam Toolan’s passionforbaseballwilltakehimfarthissummerafterthe Mayor Drew Fixell 10 was tostreamline regional commuting, basedontwoyear’s worth whole pointofsendingcross-river busesto White Plains, heargued, his villageandonlyslightlylessunhappywiththecompromise. The said hewasstrongly againsttheproposal tofunnelallthebuses ficials eastoftheriver, specifically Tarrytown. Mayor Drew Fixell go to Tarrytown asto White Plains. the difference andhave roughly thesamenumberofexpress buses White Plains trainsare more cheaperandrun often. via White Plains wouldbenodifferent thanvia Tarrytown. Plus, Solomonic asthat decision seemed,itdidnotsitwell withof- system,thenettime it wouldtake to get into Manhattan the new The casetheymadewasthat,withallthestreamlining builtinto » BakeryontheWay house” publicdiscussionthatitwasgoingtosplit pedaled quickly, announcingatanApril “open pany hasn’t even been picked),theDOT back- Depot] shouldgoto White Plains.” (or connectfrom) White Plains [CommuterBus Hudson station.Commuterswhoneedtogo should dosoat Tarrytown- theclosestEastof who cross theriver toconnectwithMetro-North fact ofthematteristhatRockland commuters land CountyExecutive Ed Day laterwrote, “The called it“a hugeinjusticetocommuters.” Rock- ence denouncingthe Tarrytown bypass plan.One pols from west oftheriver heldapress confer- officials didn’t buythat. Inof March, aphalanx While theplanisfarfrom settled(abuscom- Rockland Countycommutersandtheirelected Continued onpage5 Continued onpage3 22 » www.thehudsonindependent.com TaSH GlobalFlavors by Seaman Barrett Irvington Grille Stuns River City Murder at knows themotive. Several organiza- news case. No one,save perhapsRamirez herself, pregnant buthassaidlittleelseaboutthe Plains. in White to hear the case way for acounty grand jury would waive afelonyhearing,clearingthe sica Hugel, toldJudge Lyons that her client vington April 16,herlegalaidattorney, Jes- home onHavemeyer Road. year-old Neal Giraldi of Tarrytown ather Elfriede Bernhardt, 41,waskilledby18- murdered inIrvingtonwas1974,when second degree. The last time anyone was that evening—charged withmurder inthe Judge Desmond Lyons around 6:00p.m. tody andarraignedbefore Irvington Village an houroftheattack. was pronounced deadat12:19p.m., within to Westchester Medical Centerwhere he ing profusely, andcalled911.He wastaken They found on the floor,Rodriguez bleed- building atthetimebutnotinkitchen. Two otherrestaurant employees were inthe than twoweeks earlierasadishwasher. lower Manhattan who had been hired less Ramirez, 27,aresident ofChinatown in allegedly stabbedmultipletimesby Rosa chester District Attorney’s office,Boneywas according toIrvingtonpoliceandthe West- Bobby Manzi. dio) allday,” saidhisboss,restaurant owner there listening to NPR (National Public Ra- lunch anddinnermeals.“He’d beback trimmed meatandreadied ingredients for next tothekitchenwhere hecleanedfish, whohadhisown room was the“prep chef” Grille restaurant fornearly20years. He worked atIrvington’s popularRiver City the fatheroftwogirls,15and12,hehad a happyguyby allaccounts.Married and Hugel confirmedthatherclientwas When Ramirez returned inIr tocourt - Ramirez wastakenimmediatelyintocus- Then latemorningon Tuesday, April 10, Bonifacio “Boney” Rodriguez, 39,was Vol. XIIINo. 5 Continued onpage3

Irvington Student to Present Gun Violence Symposium on May 23 at Town Hall Theater by Paula Romanow Etzel explained. “But that speech was electric. Some Sleepy Hollow High President Obama offered hope, with actions students protested in Tar- Thirty million Americans watched Presi- backing up what he said. His words sym- rytown last month. (photo dent Obama on television when he spoke bolized some sort of magic for me.” by Sunny McLean) at the University of Arizona on January 13, This experience instilled in Roth a passion 2011. Nine-year-old Irvington resident to work toward gun reform. With such will be realized on May 23 at Sam Roth was one of them. The president’s frequent shootings, there have been times 7:30 p.m. with a symposium speech was in response to a Tucson shooting of disillusionment – such as last October, at the Irvington Town Hall in which Congresswoman Gabby Giffords when 58 people were shot to death, and Theater. and 11 others were seriously injured; six 851 injured, by a gunman in Las Vegas. “I Moderated by Michael people were killed including a nine-year-old couldn’t sleep, didn’t know who to look to,” Wolkowitz, former chair- girl. Urging that the national gun debate be Roth recalled. man of the Brady Campaign conducted “in a way that heals, not in a way The Irvington Education Foundation’s to Prevent Gun Violence, that wounds,” President Obama said what Innovation Fund encourages students to the panel will include speak- mattered was “how well we have loved, and submit ideas for creative, entrepreneurial, ers with advocacy, legisla- what small part we have played in making or enrichment initiatives, and Roth had tion, and law enforcement the lives of other people better.” an idea. He envisioned a presentation that expertise as well as a gun The president’s words had a profound im- would educate, inspire, and provoke action. violence survivor. pact on Roth, who is now 16 and a sopho- “This isn’t a conversation that should only Grant recipients are as- more at Irvington High School. “I’d been take place after a shooting,” he noted. His signed mentors with related interested in current events all my life,” he proposal was approved, and Roth’s vision experience; Roth’s men- tor is Irvington resident Sarah Wynter, a volunteer for Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. Wynter asked Barry Grau- bart, co-leader of Moms De- mand Action’s Westchester group, to help them organize the program. read at the March 14 Irvington school walk- “Sam has an amazing ability to quickly out, Roth said, “As I’m sure was the case for learn and absorb information about a very countless other students with connections nuanced, complex topic that often baffles to victims, my heart dropped. Meadow died adults,” observed Graubart. shielding a freshman. Set to start college this Roth is a co-lead of the Westchester fall, she was taken from those who loved her Chapter of Students Demand Action, a new and whom she loved. She never got to say national organization for students (14 and goodbye to her parents. That moment when up). Comprising 8,000 students, the group her name was called, that is something that organizes at the school, community, and will live with me forever.” state level with voter registration drives and The May 23 symposium will offer stu- advocacy days to lobby state officials on gun dents and adults the opportunity to become reform policies -- and helps other students educated about gun violence, policy, safety, start their own local groups. and ways to implement reform. The Feb. shooting at Marjory Stoneman Roth cited State Senator-Elect Shelley Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida Mayer’s recent campaign as key to the fu- where 14 students and three teachers were ture of gun reform in New York. “She is murdered (and 17 injured) has evoked a a longtime champion and sponsor of gun sense of urgency for students nationwide. safety bills,” he said. “Working on her cam- For many, the walkouts personalized the paign was a life-changing experience. The effects of gun violence – as it did for Roth; willingness of elected officials to hear from one Parkland victim, Meadow Pollack, was students has inspired hope. With continued the daughter of his father’s close childhood volunteerism and events like the walkouts, friend. Recalling when Meadow’s name was our generation can really make a difference.”

2 The Hudson Independent May 2018 www.thehudsonindependent.com Murder Express Bus Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 clog our narrow village streets.” Westchester State Assemblyman Tom tions have since reported that Ramirez is of careful study. ”There are more trains and Abinanti went further, calling on constitu- facing assault charges in New York City for greater capacity available on White Plains’ ents to “tell the Governor and State DOT allegedly slashing her roommate’s boyfriend Harlem line than on the Hudson Line, and that express buses in Tarrytown endanger with a knife last October. Irvington police commute times are a few minutes shorter,” public safety, increase traffic congestion on say they are still investigating and that their he said, citing the study. Besides, he con- main roads, and diminish quality of life for case will be presented to the grand jury in tended, there would be no economic ben- Tarrytown residents.” early May. efit to Tarrytown from having commuters West bankers still aren’t buying the According to restaurateur Manzi, Ramirez ride into town on buses, get off and hop on switch. “If it can be physically demonstrat- had answered an Internet ad for the dish- a train to Manhattan. ed that the commute to NYC via a White washing job. She was interviewed by one His village, said Mayor Fixell, is already Plains routing is equal to or quicker than of Manzi’s colleagues, who spoke Spanish, burdened by other bridge-related develop- the express bus connection to Tarrytown,” before he interviewed her. “She seemed ment: the state police barracks, a thruway conceded Ed Day, “then we have some- pleasant, normal—somebody who needed maintenance facility and, at least until now, thing to talk about.” a job,” recalls Manzi. His one concern was the toll booths. “These facilities not only More talking is in the offing. According her long commute from Chinatown, but provide zero tax revenues to our village or to Abinanti, Assembly members from both Ramirez assured him that she liked to travel. Bonifacio Rodriguez schools, while gobbling up huge tracts of sides of the Hudson will meet again with A popular spot for both lunch and dinner, extraordinarily valuable land, but they also the DOT and the Governor’s office for “fur- River City Grille, on Broadway just south generate enormous amounts of traffic that ther discussion.” of Main Street, became a crime scene. Af- our beloved Bonifacio Rodriguez.,” it read. ter investigators had done their work, the “Since his tragic passing, they will suffer restaurant reopened for business but closed both emotionally and financially. The River down again the following Monday so that City Grille family appreciates your support.” the entire staff could attend Boney’s wake in The goal was $25,000. Less than a week Yonkers. later, the fund had surpassed that goal, and On the day of the murder, Manzi started a separate fund for Rodriguez’s wife Selma a GoFundMe campaign to raise money to had raised additional money. cover funeral expenses and perhaps provide The family plans to send his remains back seed money for the girls’ education. “Please to Mexico where Boney Rodriguez will be help us to provide for the dear family of buried next to his father.

www.thehudsonindependent.com May 2018 The Hudson Independent 3 Th ree Running for Two Seats on Irvington Board of Education by Rick Pezzullo ton’s school board so that I can do my part to further the best interests of our children Th ree candidates will be vying for two and our community.” available seats on the Irvington Board of “Th e most important issues facing our Education when district voters go to the district (and for that matter, all school dis- polls on Tuesday, May 15. tricts in New York State) center on fi scal Board President Michael Hanna is the limits,” she added. “Irvington must con- lone incumbent in the race as Trustee Cath- tinue to maintain and improve program- erine Palmieri opted not to seek reelection. Erin Bernstein Beth Propper Michael Hanna ming and instruction while creatively work- Looking to join the board for the fi rst time ing within the budgetary constraints passed are Erin Bernstein and Beth Propper. down from Albany. Security issues are also Hanna, who moved to Irvington from are fi scal and policy oversight, as well as initiative.” a top priority, not only in terms of how we Dobbs Ferry in 2011 and has twin daugh- management of the Superintendent. Th e Propper, a public interest lawyer who must insure that our campuses and build- ters attending Irvington High School, owns board is currently lacking someone with my started her career as a prosecutor in Brook- ings are safe for our children and staff , but a communications company and edits tele- fi nancial acumen,” she said. “I felt strongly lyn, has lived in Irvington for 14 years. Her also, in terms of an additional responsibility vision documentaries. that someone with a fi nancial background daughter currently attends Irvington Mid- to adhere to best practices in data privacy “As current 2018-19 School Board Presi- would add a critical fi scal oversight function dle School, and her son is a 2015 Irvington in the face of rapidly evolving reliance on dent, I look to continue working with the to the overall makeup of the board. With High graduate. technology in education.” board and district administration on imple- experience not only as a fi nancial controller, “I have been involved as a parent and menting the new strategic plan,” Hanna but also in managing educational institu- volunteer at all grade levels, K-12, from the Budget said. “Th e focus for the board is to continue tion’s fi nances, I believe I would be a strong transition from preschool through the col- Residents will also be voting May 15 a fi scally responsible approach to support- addition to the current board.” lege application process. I am grateful for on a $61.38 million budget for the 2017- ing student success and well-being in a safe, “We are planning to launch multi-mil- the education provided to my children by 18 school year which increases spending modern, rigorous learning environment.” lion-dollar bond projects, so I believe that Irvington’s respected public schools, and I by 3.8%, the largest spending hike in the Bernstein, who is employed as a Senior strong operational and budget management feel very lucky to have been able to raise district since 2014-15. Th e tax increase per Controller for an independent school, and and oversight will be keys to success of my family in our beautiful village. Th at is household is based on assessed valuation. In has more than 20 years’ experience in col- those projects,” she added. “Safety and se- why I feel a sense of responsibility to make order to balance the budget, the district is lege and public school district fi nancial curity, particularly at the main campus, will sure that the success of our schools contin- allocating $422,500 from fund balance, the management, has lived in Irvington for also be critical issues going forward, and we ues now and long into the future,” Propper same amount utilized this year. eight years. She has one son in the district. must address those within a constrained said. “I intend to bring my knowledge and Voting will take place at Main Street “Th e primary responsibilities of the board budget and as part of the upcoming bond experience to serve as a member of Irving- School from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Three Running Uncontested in Tarrytown Board of Ed. Race by Rick Pezzullo I have loved my whole life. I hope to con- students a top priority. Because of the age term to oversee multi-year initiatives that tinue to ensure our district fi rmly prepares we live in, we have to constantly assess se- have started. Two incumbents and a newcomer are each class of children to be successful and curity measures in each school for the best “As you know, maintaining our physical running unopposed for the Board of Edu- happy in their lives and future careers. I systems, while being conscious of fi nding plant to ensure the safety of our students is a cation in the Tarrytown Union Free School hope that we create new opportunities and the right balance of solutions that make major responsibility of the Board of Educa- District on May 15. experiences to enrich their time while they our children feel safe and comfortable,” she tion. Th is year we are putting up two prop- Longtime incumbents Mimi Godwin, walk in our school’s hallways,” she said. “I said. “Another issue our district needs to ositions that will allow us to maintain our who has been on the board since 1996, especially hope to continue to be a caretaker address is the state of our facilities. Just as physical plant. Continuing to invest in our and B. Joseph Lillis, a trustee since the ear- of every taxpayer’s dollar and ensure that we we have to make continual improvements infrastructure is very important. Many of ly 1990’s, will return for three more years are ever-mindful of the tax burden on the in our homes to maintain them before they our school facilities were built years ago,” he apiece, while Michelle DeFilippis will earn community. Lastly, I hope to continue to become major expenses, the same is true for said. “A $6 million bond proposition and her fi rst term. Board member James Hus- see our children graduate from our com- our aging facilities. Our district needs to $2.2 million capital reserve fund proposi- selbee is not seeking a new term. munity with a focus on being caring and replace 50-year-old boilers, windows and tion will allow us to accomplish these objec- Godwin, the board president, has lived in compassionate members of our society - a roofs, for example. We know these updates tives. We will be making safety and security Tarrytown most of her life and is a former hallmark of the very people that make up need to happen, but we need to approach enhancements district wide, replacing win- teacher. our villages.” these challenges in as cost-eff ective way as dows, repairing roofs, repairing and replac- “I’m running for the Board of Education “Th e district must continue to make the possible.” ing black top surfaces, etc.” because in this role I get to practice what issues of health, safety and security of our Lillis said he was running for another Continued on page 7

4 Th e Hudson Independent May 2018 www.thehudsonindependent.com Irvington Baseball situations before. He emerged as the starting Continued from page 1 quarterback for Irvington’s varsity as a freshman and has manned the position since. He was promoted to the varsity baseball team more. late in his freshman year. As a right-hander, he pitched in nine For everything he has already accom- games with four starts, compiling a 1-1 re- plished at Irvington in baseball, Toolan de- cord with a 2.36 ERA last season. He struck mands more of himself. out 30 batters in 32-2/3 innings. “I want to be more consistent. I’m a little Toolan said of the chance to play abroad, streaky,” he said. “When I get that down, I “It’s just an honor to be a part of it. It’s going should be solid.” to be a great experience. I’ll get to show what According to Toolan, he continues to re- I can do, hopefully. And, hopefully, we’ll get fi ne his hitting mechanics and believes he is The Music Hall Academy a tournament win.” sometimes guilty of over-analyzing. Expectations are high for Team Ireland “I think too much,” he said. “I need to Director: PETER ROYSTON after it rolled through the European Cham- make it more natural instinct.” Summer 2018 Theater Workshops pionship Qualifying Tournament last year, Toolan is being forced to make adjust- outscoring opponents 65-17. ments now that opponents are keenly aware REGISTRATION OPEN NOW! Th e international stage has the potential of the damage he can do. to draw attention to Toolan’s skills in his ef- “As you become a better hitter, people 6/25-29 “LEGENDS WEEK” forts to attend college on a baseball scholar- approach you diff erently and it’s not just 7/2,3,5 ONE DAY WORKSHOPS ship. fastballs,” DiNardo said. “How you attack 7/9-13 “STAGE COMBAT WEEK” “Section 1 (which covers Westchester and the zone, picking your spots, it’s a learning Rockland) is small when you compare it to period. He’s still only a junior.” 7/16-20 MUSICAL THEATER WEEK the big picture,” said Mike DiNardo, Irving- As much as Toolan is excited about what 8/6-27 Shakespeare Intensive: ton’s baseball coach. “You go out there and the summer will bring, he is focused on Ir- A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM put yourself on the world level and com- vington’s season. Th e team enjoyed a fast pare yourself to the best players in your age start this spring and boasts a solid nucleus group.” in shortstop Jake Weintraub, infi elder Jeff The Academy, under direction of beloved theater educator Peter Toolan draws confi dence from how well Schrader, third baseman and cleanup hitter Royston is offering a great roster of experienced teachers in the he fared during tryouts. Brian Clinton and catcher Zach Schepps. professional environment of The Music Hall. Our motto is “Arts “It’s defi nitely more competitive, I would “We’re looking to do bigger things in the For Life”. We strive for an experience where students grow say, but I don’t think it will be too intimi- section,” Toolan said, “and make our name through the performing arts, where the journey of discovery is dating,” he said. “In baseball, if you get too known.” intimidated, you kind of shut down and Speaking of names, Toolan immediately the goal. Come play with us! things don’t go the right way. So, you’ve got found a comfort level when he read the Irish to stay relaxed.” Junior National Team roster. He is one of TARRYTOWNMUSICHALL.ORG/ACADEMY Three Running Uncontested in Tarrytown Board of Ed. Race Toolan has been placed in challenging three players named Liam. Music Hall Theater | 13 Main Street | Tarrytown, NY “No experience has beneﬁted me more. Oakwood has helped me to grow academically, athletically and artistically – never would I have imagined being captain of the soccer team, facilitator of social justice workshops, studying existentialism, plus deeply involved in the dramatic arts. Oakwood has challenged and pushed me.” Bianca L-L, Hawthorne, CA

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www.thehudsonindependent.com May 2018 Th e Hudson Independent 5 Tarrytown Residents Take Part in Relief Eff ort for Veterans with PTSD by Tom Pedulla “very personal.” He believes into action. “People want to be a part of Relief United exceeded its something bigger. Th ey defi nitely want to,” Michal Kozlowski of Tarrytown will al- initial fundraising expecta- he said. “It’s whether they have the resourc- ways be grateful that the buff et line for tions because members of his es or the support or the confi dence.” pierogies was long when he attended World generation take a world view. Kozlowski’s father served in the military Youth Day in Krakow, Poland in the sum- “We’re teens helping teens for 26 years. He also plans to serve and said mer of 2016. and families helping fami- of veterans, “Th ese veterans went out there Th e wait allowed him to converse with lies,” he said. “Th ese people and sacrifi ced everything so we can be talk- another teenager, a Syrian refugee, who need necessities in refugee ing about our opinions. Th ey deserve to be ended their exchange by asking Kozlowski camps. Th ere is no other is- respected.” if there was anything that could be done to sue than that, and that’s a tes- Mauguin is confi dent Relief United’s ear- help meet the urgent needs of those fl eeing tament to our ability to have ly success signals good things to come from Civil War in his country. empathy.” his peers. “Our generation is very giving,” When Kozlowski returned home, he Relief United is working he said, “and we’re always looking out for spoke to Gibran Mourani and Michael now to raise funds for Com- one another.” Mauguin, former classmates at Transfi gu- panions for Heroes. Mauguin looks for political and racial ration School who became good friends. “Th ey pair a shelter dog divides to be overcome by energy and op- Th ey were soon joined by Lily McHale, that doesn’t have a home and timism. “Even within our core group, we Nicholas Sinopoli, Joseph Gullotta and doesn’t have anyone to love have diff erent opinions,” he said. “But it’s Jane Singman. Relief United was born in (L-R:) Gibran Mourani, Michal Kozlowski, and Michael them with a veteran who about the big picture, which is humans Mauguin. September 2016. needs a companion to love. helping humans. We’re able to step back In two years, the eff ort has grown to traumatic stress disorder. Kozlowski, a se- So, it’s a perfect pairing,” Ko- and it’s a humanitarian eff ort. It’s not about include 65 students representing 13 high nior at Regis High School in Manhattan, zlowski said. “What we’re saying this year is politics, race, religion, anything like that.” schools in the tri-state area. Th rough events hopes Relief United will eventually spread we’re really saving two lives.” Kozlowski was recently accepted into such as bake sales, car washes and a Project nationally. Anyone wishing to donate may do so by Princeton. He already approached students Syria Live benefi t concert held at King- “If everyone takes the seed of Relief visiting the web site of the non-profi t orga- there about embracing Relief United. sland Point Park, it raised approximately United and brings it to their colleges,” he nization: www.ReliefUnited.org. Th e teens “My big hope, maybe when I’m 30, is $21,000 used to purchase supplies for said, “this could erupt into something even hope to exceed the $21,000 they raised in that Relief United will be a platform for medical stations in Aleppo, Syria. bigger.” 2017. teenagers to do good things across Ameri- Th ey turned their attention domestically Mourani noted that some members of his Mauguin believes time will show that ca,” he said with youthful enthusiasm that, this year, aiming to help veterans with post- family fl ed Syria, making last year’s cause members of his generation will turn words so far, has been hard to deny.

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by Robert Kimmel to become “a leading voice for business growth and development during the Vil- Th e Sleepy Hollow-Tarrytown Chamber lage’s Comprehensive Plan process....and of Commerce is pursuing goals this year deepen our relationship between mer- aimed at creating more awareness of how chants’ councils and village administra- it will be energizing local business growth tors.” Transforming Summers into Experiences of a Lifetime and the general economy of the villages. “We are looking at our website as a pri- Th ose goals are defi ned in an announce- mary portal for sharing information so that ment setting forth the series of activities it we can capture all of the events that are go- has planned for 2018. ing on in the villages and all of the events “Everything we do goes back to the mis- that our merchants and business owners are sion of the Chamber, and the primary mis- planning for to promote them through a sion is to support the growth and well-be- robust website. So we are looking at making of the community through the growth ing that a primary focal point,” Taylor said. and strength of our local businesses, ev- Th e new website launched in January, www.shamesjcc.org erything from our small business owners with improved functionality, has attracted Photography by © Geoffrey Goodridge to our local merchants, and to the large, new users, and more viewers returning to non-profi t organizations,” Chamber Co- it, according to the Chamber. Th e Cham- Camps for kids and teens ages 2 to 17! President Glenn Taylor explained. Taylor ber has been encouraging its local business and Co-President Philip Johnson lead the members and merchants to tell their stories River Friends Day Camp Chamber for this year. on its website. “One of the primary goals is developing At the Chamber’s monthly meetings, Camp Twelve Trails new membership, and we are approaching members also receive a summary of offi cial Camp Twelve Trails Teen Adventure that...by proving the Chamber’s value,” village activities from the administrators of Taylor emphasized. He noted the impor- both Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow and a Camp Twelve Trails Inclusion tance of the Chamber’s providing value, similar outline from the Tarrytown School including the “development of strong mer- District’s Superintendent. Counselors-in-Training Program chants’ councils” and making sure infor- Enumerating its other activities, the Summer Sensations mation of its developments gets out to the Chamber listed, “Creating networking public. opportunities via its ongoing series of lo- Th e Chamber’s announcement included cal events and engagements; driving sales Camp Twelve Trails is a joint venture between notice of its intention to “enhance the for- traffi c to members’ storefronts; fostering the Shames JCC on the Hudson, The Riverdale YM-YWHA, and YM&YWHA of Washington mat and function of our monthly network- continuous education and training, and Heights & Inwood. ing meetings; and we strive to improve enriching our community via initiatives communications via our new website and and special events like the fl ower basket through the creation of a newsletter to keep beautifi cation of downtown business dis- our community informed of the business tricts and our annual street fairs.” Th e Tar- activity and general pulse of commerce in rytown Craft & Food Fair is scheduled for our villages.” It also noted that it wanted Continued on page 10 OPENING WEEKEND Tarrytown BOE ON THE VILLAGE GREEN AT Continued from page 4

“Continuous improvement of the curric- Budget ulum is also something that we are focused On May 15, district voters will also on and will continue to monitor closely,” weigh-in on a $77.9 million budget for the Lillis continued. “Next year we will have 2017-18 school year, which carries a 4.99% a new director of curriculum and instruc- tax hike for homeowners in Mount Pleas- tion so it will be important for the board to ant and a 1.23% decrease for residents in monitor activity here to ensure continuity. Greenburgh. Over the past several years we have also re- Voting will be held from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. placed a number of our administrative team at Winfi eld Morse Elementary School and as a result of retirements and other activity.” Washington Irving Intermediate School.

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“No. Plastic bags are a source “Yes I do. There are too many “Yes. I would like to see a ban “Yes, I would agree with him if “Yes I do. My dream for our of convenience and properly of them and they take too long because I am tired of seeing it causes health problems and world would be for everything to utilized they can serve many to degrade. We also have many plastic bags in trees, and I am environmental problems.” be compostable and recyclable purposes. I fi nd it inconvenient other options to carry our food a fan of aquatic life.” so that we can live more harmo- to bring my own bags.” in.” niously with nature.” Earth Day Activities in Tarrytown a Big Success by Dean Gallea Some residents planted trees invited to a picnic at Pierson Park. Food in village on April 21. vendors Samosa Shack, Xquisite Coff ee Tarrytown and parts of Sleepy Hollow and Th e Taco Project provided delicious, were beehives of activity on a beautiful, well-deserved treats, while TEAC mem- sunny Saturday, April 21st, as residents ing up another opportunity to bers sold food-scrap collection kits for the celebrated Earth Day with 13 events. explore the fringes of the village. Greenburgh Nature Center’s composting Th e day began with a birdwatching Th e “Green this Tree” envi- program. Free tree seedlings were handed outing at the Tarrytown Lakes, led by or- ronmental challenge, posted this out, and music fi lled the air, provided by nithologist and TEAC member Carole month all over Tarrytown, was the popular duo Th e Kennedys. Griffi ths. Th ere were 13 participants in won by Th e Taco Project, where Th e Earth Day celebration concluded this early morning event, kicking off the 45 people posted their pledge with “Lights Out,” as many village res- day of action and fun. leaves. TEAC thanks all the busi- taurants chose to dim their lights or use Dozens of volunteers in Tarrytown got nesses and civic locations that candles during the dinner hour. busy with clean-ups in four locations, in- participated. Th e pledge trees TEAC thanks the Tarrytown Parks and cluding a wetland along Sheldon Avenue, will remain up until the end of Recreation staff for providing protective just south of 287. Lori Hrbek shepherded the month. gear and tools and their invaluable help the eff ort, with helpers pulling out about Also on Main Street, Th e Oath and hard work. Coff ee Labs generously 70 bags of bottles, cans and other trash, acknowledged Earth Day by ex- provided free coff ee to all the Earth Day and truckloads of large junk from tires to tending their Happy Hour all volunteers. For more photos of Tarry- vacuum cleaners. Tarrytown Village Ad- day, serving $5 beers to visitors. town’s Earth Day activities, please visit: ministrator Richard Slingerland joined the Tarrytown Parks Foreman Anthony Ross, Next door at Coff ee Labs, Westchester www.thehudsonindependent.com. crew there and all wondered how so much planted native Serviceberry trees (edible County Executive and friend to the envi- Villagers who would like to participate “stuff ” had been discarded there. plants) in a bare section of the Lakes park- ronment, George Latimer, spoke to a gath- in more area environmental activities can Th ere were also successful cleanup proj- ing area near the trail leading to Wilson ering about the county-wide initiatives look forward to the Riverkeeper Sweep, ects at Neperan Park, Tarrytown Lakes, Park. for reducing the use of plastic bags and planned for May 5th. More info at http:// and the RiverWalk. Tarrytown Mayor TEAC web guru Frank Lockwood led a increasing the availability of renewably- www.riverkeeper.org. Drew Fixell and his wife, Vickie Hudson, group on an adventure clearing and mark- sourced energy. A lively Q&A discussion http://www.tarrytownenvironmental. joined in the cleanup eff ort. ing a neglected trail between the old Lakes followed. org. Another group of volunteers, assisted by pump house and Benedict Avenue, open- To end the day’s events, all residents were #tarrytownearthday

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www.thehudsonindependent.com May 2018 The Hudson Independent 11 Latimer’s First State of the County Address Focuses on Moving Forward by Rick Pezzullo iously awaiting a full audit of to be as transparent as pos- Westchester’s finances from sible with his decisions and Westchester County Executive George state Comptroller Thomas policies. Latimer delivered his first State of the DiNapoli. “Everything I do, every County Address on April 16 with a message “While we have big step of the way I plan to of moving the county forward and getting a plans….to move the State of be as transparent with you handle on its finances. our County forward together as possible. From my press “What I am here to deliver tonight is – we must understand where conferences to Board of news that it is a new day in Westchester our fiscal house stands. And Acquisition and Contract County. A day of new opportunity, a day much to my chagrin – the meetings, everything is re- of new ideas and approaches and a day of numbers right now do not corded and placed on the new growth. And friends - the State of our look pretty,” he said. “Our county’s YouTube channel County is moving forward,” Latimer re- county’s finances have fallen County Executive George Latimer paid a visit to Coffee Labs in Tarry- and often streamed lived on marked inside packed legislative chambers victim to ‘sweep it under the town last month. —Photo by Sunny McLean the county’s Facebook page. in White Plains. rug’ economics for too long. This is my commitment to “The state of this county, our Westches- Just take for example the countless number improved bond ratings and improved credit you – total transparency,” he vowed. “Many ter, is determined. Determined to meet our of hard working men and women of West- outlooks – we must strive to build better elected officials throughout the country challengers, to work together – successfully. chester County. While contract negotia- relationships with all Westchester County have lost the faith of the people and we have To achieve and overcome. We are the great- tions are a difficult, careful process – leaving stakeholders. From federal, state, and local to renew that trust. I expect nothing but est experiment in self-governance ever at- this undone, has accumulated over seven lawmakers to nonprofit and business leaders honesty in my administration – corruption tempted. Flawed - but constantly seeking years of gridlock, and that hurts Westches- to labor and civic heads – fostering relation- and dishonesty will not be tolerated.” improvement,” he said. “We look forward ter’s workers, taxpayers and overall fiscal ships provides savings to taxpayers. After “We are all united together, tonight, here with clear vision to the problems we face standing.” eight years of one-shot deals and reliance on in OUR Westchester, and it reminds me and are clearly determined to succeed, for “A path forward lies in working with our shaky revenues, we will work closely with of a Nigerian proverb I once read – “In a ourselves, our children and grandchildren, brothers and sisters in labor and building a our partners in government to provide an time of crisis, a wise man builds bridges and for all of Westchester, both Westchester Westchester we are all proud of. Together honest assessment of where we stand as a and a foolish man builds dams.” Right now today and - Westchester yet to come.” we can revive Westchester’s economy and county.” in this country we are divided, but here in Latimer, who ousted two-term Republi- workforce with jobs and policies aimed to Latimer, a former longtime state senator Westchester County we are committed to can Rob Astorino last November, said the boost Westchester’s work force,” Latimer and assemblyman, stressed the importance building bridges. Bridges between people, county’s financial condition was not as rosy continued. “To continue to move Westches- of unity and transparency. He said there cultures, political parties, different ages, as his predecessor had portrayed. He is anx- ter to a place of positive fiscal footing, to are many hurdles to overcome but vowed time and beliefs,” Latimer said.

12 The Hudson Independent May 2018 www.thehudsonindependent.com Latimer’s First State of the County Address Focuses on Except for Short-Term Historic House Rentals, Irvington’s Moving Forward Comprehensive Plan Proposals Near Approval

by Barrett Seaman Unable to sell the 166-year-old, his- of New York City to be away from short- The most ambitious of the remaining torically-registered house in recent years, term rentals, noisy event spaces, bars and pieces of the plan—moving the Fire De- Much of what has been proposed in the Dolan took to leasing it out—initially to busy streets,” he wrote. partment and the Department of Public 2017-18 update of Irvington’s Compre- film companies drawn to its vast, high- It appears that the message got through Works in order to open those central prop- hensive Plan is not the sort of revolution- ceiling rooms, a conservatory (where scenes to the board. Village Administrator Larry erties to better uses—are not likely to cause ary stuff folks would take up arms against from The Age of Innocencewere filmed in Schopfer said that the short-term events controversy until new homes for them are anyway. Permitting beekeeping, promot- the early 1990s), and sweeping river views. rental of historic homes clause would be re- identified, the devil being in those critical ing environmental sensitivity, loosening More recently, he has used VRBO (Vaca- moved from the plan, but that permission details. Besides those (and parking reform), restrictions on home offices and allowing tion Rentals By Owner) and Airbnb to for other short-term rentals, with limits of the new plan is expected to win board ap- garages to be used for more than shelter- rent it out for private parties, fetching as frequency and number of guests, would proval by the end of May. ing cars were not likely to alarm all but the much as $6,450-per-night, depending on stay. strictest of preservationists. day of week and season. One neighbor, Even the proposal to allow homeowners Scott Sykes, logged onto the two rental off Main Street and Broadway to establish sites and documented that, beyond a fruit- bed and breakfasts and Airbnbs did not ful season of rentals last summer, the house cause a stir at any of the several Board of was already booked for 71 days, including Shames JCC to Honor Seven Trustee meetings where public comment most weekends, through July of 2018. was invited. But what did nearly bring the The same rental search and social media torches and pitchforks to Village Hall on sites that have brought lucrative rentals to Rivertown Residents at Gala April 10th was the brief section that would Villa Nuits have supplied copious evidence allow short-term rentals of residences, in- that Dolan’s guests are the source of neigh- ‘Friend-Raiser’ cluding historic homes. Even though the borhood anguish. “We have complained proposal, as written, specifically rules out about the frequency of events, the number “parties or other social events” and stipu- of guests, the loud music and noise ema- With the theme, Building Commu- Street in Ardsley. Cost for the evening lates that prior registration, building, fire nating from his house and the late nights,” nity Together, the Shames Jewish Com- is $180 per person and proceeds will and safety compliance, insurance and a fee Sykes wrote trustees. Internet reviews, re- munity Center on the Hudson will hold strengthen the Rivertowns Jewish Con- to the village would be required, that wasn’t plete with photos, uncovered by Sykes’ its 19th annual celebration at Life The sortium and support JCC school and enough for a posse of homeowners, largely search depicted Gatsby-esque bashes and Place To Be on Wednesday, May 23, camp scholarships. Reservations can be from the Ardsley Park neighborhood west captured gushing commentary, including from 6:30-10 p.m. As in past years, the made by logging on to www.shamesjcc. of Broadway. vows to return and party there again. celebration will honor representatives org/annualcelebration. Through a number of letters, including Others joined Sykes’ chorus, variously selected by the Shames and several syna- ones from the Ardsley Park Property As- demanding that the village not permit gogues that are part of the Rivertowns Honorees sociation (APPOA) and the residents of short-term rentals or at least prosecute Jewish Consortium. Honored by the Shames JCC this year the 82-unit Hudson House condomini- those who abuse existing restrictions. At- Changing the focus from “fund-rais- are Renee and Michael Shamosh, of Ir- um complex, and a strong turnout at the torney Daniel Hargraves warned of the li- er to friend-raiser,” in addition to the vington, Laurie Davidowitz of Irving- public comments session at Village Hall, ability the village would expose itself to by honorees, the cocktail party will feature ton, Jennifer Povman of Sleepy Hollow, neighbors vented their opposition to the allowing them. Recent resident Alexander comedian Joel Chasnoff, food stations, Dobbs Ferry resident Roberta Roos, and plan, based almost exclusively on their McLawhorn MD, expressed opposition dessert reception and an auction in a Victoria and Richard Greif of Dobbs displeasure with Martin W. Dolan, owner to “ANY AND ALL PROPOSALS, past, lively atmosphere that brings people to- Ferry. of “Villa Nuits,” the 16,000-square-foot, present and future” that would threaten gether for a fun evening. 10-bedroom Italianate mansion on Clifton the tranquility he and his family sought by Life The Place To Be is at 2 Lawrence Place at Hudson Road West. moving from Manhattan. “We moved out

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1. Winners of the Sleepy Hollow Recre- 2. The Black Women’s March on April 3. Tarrytown Mayor Drew Fixell joined 4. Local Girl Scouts and the Sleepy Hol- ation Easter Egg Hunt pose with their 8, organized by 100Sistas and Black the Tarrytown Environmental Advisory low Environmental Advisory Council goodies. Lives Matter Hudson Valley, drew hun- Council and Tarrytown Little Gardens enjoyed nature activities at Peabody dreds of participants to Tarrytown. Club at annual Neperan Park cleanup. Park in Sleepy Hollow. — Photos by Sunny McLean

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Bienvenido a España!: 59 Sleepy Hollow High School Students Travel to Spain by Pascaline Comas Not only did they practice their language skills, but students lived an open-minded Park Güell, Sagrada Família, Flamenco cultural immersion as well. Dance Class, and Cathedral of Seville are “I think it was very eye-opening, because some of the places and experiences that 59 what we learned in the classroom, it’s lim- Sleepy Hollow High School students had ited in some ways. So, to be able to actu- the opportunity to enjoy during a nine-day ally travel to Spain and interact with people cultural and linguistic trip to Spain from there, it just kind of opened up our eyes to March 27th to April 5th. the rest of the world,” Sandler said. Starting with three days in Barcelona, the It was a success for teachers since the group moved to Seville for two days before spirit of this trip was “to get a different going to Madrid through Toledo, Spain’s experience that is not an American one,” medieval capital. Once in Madrid, the stu- said Collado. “This was a really unique year dents enjoyed two short visits to Escorial because we had 59 students. That was the and Segovia before heading back home. Some of the students who spent nine days in Spain. most ever; I usually take no more than 35.” “It was really amazing to see places and different cultures that we’ve been studying for so many years, and being able to the language in cities like Seville and Bar- see them in person was just really exciting,” celona, it’s very rewarding,” said Mark Sca- said Eliza Sandler, 17. glione, 18. Irvington Property Once Sought as “The lifestyle is very different. I feel like “There are two ways to learn the lan- everyone’s just more relaxed; they walk guage, and one of them is repetition, which Assisted Living Site Finally Sells slower. It’s not as busy as it is here,” said we take care of in the classroom. The other Julia Friedman, 16. one is actually to get to experience the lan- by Barrett Seaman for the Carrafiello family, owners of the The journey was a unique and unforget- guage, and that’s what this trip does for our property and managers of the office rental table experience for the students who went students,” said Edual Collado, the Spanish It was two years ago when representa- complex their father had developed. Jerry on the trip. teacher for 21 years at Sleepy Hollow High tives of the company that develops Bright- Carrafiello, fuming at the mayor’s refusal “I thought the architecture was very dif- School who was in charge of the trip. view Assisted Living homes picked up to accommodate the zoning changes nec- ferent, and I thought it was really reward- “We are in an environment where the lo- their briefcases and walked out of Irving- essary to build the assisted living home, ing to go. We’ve been studying Spanish for cals didn’t speak English, so we were forced ton Village Hall after Mayor Brian Smith vowed to sell it “as of right,” either as an so long that when we finally got to speak to use our Spanish,” Scaglione said. cast what they considered the decisive office park again, or in two-acre residential vote against their plan to build a 100,000 plots—anything that would not require square foot facility on eight acres along village approval—or he would sell it to North Broadway. Ironically, the mayor was some non-profit that would deprive the in the minority, as three other members of village of hundreds of thousands of dollars the five-member board had already voiced in property tax revenue. their approval. But as David Steinmetz, For the rest of 2016 and all of 2017, the Brightview’s attorney, had made clear, his For Sale sign sat at the base of the property client would not go forward with the plan as potential buyers came and went. After a without the support of the village’s chief while, Carafiello stopped cutting the grass executive. on the expansive lawn that swept down That sale would have yielded $6 million Continued on page 23

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by Tom Pedulla “Being a senior, I was a little upset,” she uliano said. “That’s the type of stuff we’re said. “But I understand the perspective trying to build on.” Sleepy Hollow High School hopes its they we’re coming from, and I think it’s the According to Koch, the absence of a sig- girls softball program rebuilding will even- best decision.” nificant number of upperclassmen increas- tually take several steps forward after taking Arielly Fontes joins Otto as the only se- es the challenge. “We don’t have that older one step back. niors on the squad. There are just two ju- generation to teach everybody,” she said. When faced with an extremely young niors: Genesis Quezada and Ana Hilario. But Koch does not regret her decision to roster comprised of many players still The team’s pitchers are both from the compete in softball, which has often lost working to master basic skills, the decision middle school in eighth grader Delilah students to other spring sports. “It’s a really was made to not field a varsity team this McCarthy and seventh grader Ava Guz- great sport. You make so many friends,” she spring in order to better develop talent at man. McCarthy, in particular, is showing said. “It’s an empowering thing to do.” the junior varsity level. great potential. Eighth-grader Delilah McCarthy is one of Giuliano knows that long-term success “We just looked at it and said age-wise “We definitely see her as a pivotal part in the team’s two pitchers. will depend on having girls play softball at and ability-wise, we’re not where we need the future of the program,” said Giuliano. a young age and continue to work on fun- to be,” said second-year coach Anthony “Her skill level and leadership are impres- Rockland County. damentals. To that end, he had his players Giuliano. “A big issue we’re seeing is basic sive for someone that young.” “It’s not to say next year we’re going to greet much younger girls when the annual skills, throwing and catching. We’re not up Peyton Koch, a sophomore, is another come out and be this great softball team. TNT parade in mid-April ended at Pierson to par with the rest of the high schools in building block. “She’s a gritty player. After That’s not realistic,” he said. “It’s still build- Park. the area.” the game, she’s a mess because she’s sliding, ing, and we still have a way to go.” “I told them to stick with it and build Sleepy Hollow was often its own worst she’s stealing, she plays extremely hard,” the The focus on the junior varsity level was their skill,” said Emma Briante, a sopho- enemy in enduring a 3-17 varsity campaign coach said. immediately rewarded when Sleepy Hol- more. last year. Only two of a possible nine re- After a series of losing seasons and coach- low pulled out a 14-13 victory in eight in- Sleepy Hollow must hope to find other turning players from that team were willing ing changes, Giuliano is emphasizing play- nings against Rye in its season opener. players as passionate as McCarthy. “I love to play again this spring. er development and team spirit over wins “That’s exactly the type of game we’re try- the sport. You have to love the sport to do Alaina Otto, a senior captain, knows and losses. He knows it is going to be a ing to get, battling back and forth, having well in it,” she said, confident that better the administration had little choice but to long road to respectability in a conference to figure out ways to score runs. This was a days are ahead. scrap the varsity. that features well-established programs in game where we really earned the win,” Gi- Photo by: Sunny McLean “Paulie” Gives Rocky Fans a Thrill at Music Hall

by Rick Pezzullo

Fans of the epic Rocky film series received a treat on April 14 when one of the beloved characters in the boxing saga made a special appearance at the Tar- rytown Music Hall. Actor Burt Young, who played Paulie Pennino, brother of Adrian, Rocky Balboa’s wife, appeared on stage for a question and answer segment following the showing of the original TNT Tigers strike a pose on photo day. Rocky, which first hit theaters in

1976 and received the Academy Photo by Sunny McLean Award for Best Picture. The event, which was well attended, was part of a Silver Screen Sports Film Festival pre- Actor Burt Young (Paulie) enjoyed meeting fans in sented by Jobu Media Group. Tarrytown, including Editor Rick Pezzullo. “I’m a lucky fella. It made me Under the Big Top a great life,” Young said of appearances in six of the movies, the first of fights, had high praise for all of his co-stars JUNE 25-AUG 3 | KATONAH, NY which he received an Oscar nomination for in the series: Sylvester Stallone (Rocky), Ta- 2 week sessions for ages 6-18 Best Supporting Actor. “At the time I didn’t lia Shire (Adrian), Carl Weathers (Apollo know what a blockbuster was.” Creed) and Burgess Meredith (Mickey). Young, 78, has appeared in more than “I care for everyone involved in the mov- AERIAL ARTS, ACROBATICS, 200 films, television shows and theater ies,” he said. “I had a good run and it’s not TIGHTWIRE, JUGGLING & MORE! productions. He said he didn’t have to au- over. I hope something is next. That’s why dition for the part of Paulie since he had we were put on this planet. We all have a worked with the producers in the past. little fear, then with fear comes creativity.” (914) 275-5711 “They came to me. They asked me to do Young is also an accomplished artist. “All it. It was a pleasure,” Young said. I need is a canvas and a can of paint,” he Ben Cheever, (son of John Cheever), well-known local writer, crosses the finish WestchesterCircusArts.com Young, who boxed in his younger days, said. Some of his art work can be viewed at line at the annual Rivertown Runners Sleepy Hollow Half Marathon. compiling a 19-0 record in professional www.burtyoungartandfilm.com.

www.thehudsonindependent.com May 2018 The Hudson Independent 19 High School Females Learn About Running for Political Office by Charlene Weigel els coached junior and senior students on But where to start? Westchester County High School, leveraged Gearity’s fiscal how to successfully run for office. Legislator MaryJane Shimsky advised stu- coaching. She was on one of nine teams “The list of reasons why I shouldn’t be “I’m not talking to your neighbor at dents to “base your platform on things you workshopping a political campaign based here is staggering. People say you are too your table,” said Ossining Town Supervi- care about. Find organizations for issue ad- on guidance from the elected officials. dumb. Too shy,” State Senator Andrea sor Dana Levenberg, “I’m talking to you, vocacy. Step in when your local political Her team chose a platform of community Stewart-Cousins confided to 43 female and you, and you.” Jane Tilles, a senior at party needs a district leader. Get involved.” composting. “Money we save in compost- high school students from around West- Briarcliff Manor High School was listening and sales from community gardens chester County. She reflected on her chal- ing closely. “We need to build girls’ confi- Ossining Mayor Victoria Gearity con- will allow us to finance other projects.” lenges in running for elected office, “No dence. We feel such pressure to be perfect,” tinued the pragmatic advice. “Raising Echt also reacted to the personal economic one looked like me when I ran. But you Tilles continued. funds for a campaign is one of the biggest challenges facing local officials. “I did not are already speaking truth to power. Your Rachel Kaufman, a senior at Ardsley challenges. Learning to be an effective fun- realize how little they were paid for what biggest decision is how far you want to go, High School, reacted to learning that draiser is essential to ensure running for are full time jobs. It is true public service.” and how high you want to run.” women comprise only 20% of Congress. office is not limited to wealthy people.” “Running and Winning” is funded by Stewart-Cousins was one of 16 female “I’m reading Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg. She stressed the tangible results of serv- the Westchester Community Foundation elected officials who participated in the Women feel they have to know everything ing locally. “By converting to LED street- and sponsored by the League of Women seventh annual “Running and Winning” before running. We need to learn that we’ll lights, for example, Ossining saved over Voters of Westchester, the American As- workshop on April 19. Members of the be fine if we cover our bases. More needs $100,000 per year, making it possible to sociation of University Women, and the State Senate and Assembly and elected of- to be done to invigorate young women for have no tax increase.” YWCA of White Plains & Central West- ficials at the county, town and village lev- leadership positions.” Rachel Echt, a junior at Sleepy Hollow chester. Rivertown Teens Talk Politics and Engagement by Charlene Weigel Kramer: Sometimes teenagers feel as if it is important to branch out. To educate technically represented. We talked in his- politics and being a teen don’t mix, but the myself. Because there are many different tory class about what constitutes being “You see something on social media. You issues being debated in the public sphere beliefs on the same matter. represented. Obviously, no one has to vote look at it more. You get riled up, and want are relevant to our everyday lives. Living Sylves-Berry: My first source every if they are 16, but what if they are really to take action,” said Emma Sylves-Berry, in this area, we have great connections but morning is theSkimm email blog. Tells me driven? a senior at Sleepy Hollow High School. there are a lot of people who don’t have a what happened over the past 24 hours. And “Now, more than ever, students are in- voice. It is important to stand up for people what people will be talking about. I come Are there challenges to getting involved.” who have different backgrounds. home after track, eat a snack and watch volved? With Jamie Kramer, a junior at Dobbs Sylves-Berry: With previous elections, John Oliver or Stephen Colbert recap the Kramer: The recent horrible shootings Ferry High School, Sylves-Berry will travel I was content to trust what was going on. news. About half my senior class have no- have impacted my generation. People I to Albany in May to get involved with state That’s changed. I’m in our AP Government tifications turned on so they get alerts on would have never expected are engaged. legislators. They will represent rivertown class. One posing question is “Who is real- their phones when something happens. Sometimes it seems that, living in a small teens at “Students Inside Albany,” a four- ly in control of the government?” We start- town, nothing I do will be recognized. But day workshop sponsored by the New York ed with state versus federal. Then interest Are you aware that some towns allow seeing people being taken seriously is su- State League of Women Voters. With 60 groups versus the media. Most recently we 16-year-olds to vote in local elections? per-inspiring. students from around the state, they will learned about the bureaucracy. It’s fun to Sylves-Berry: No. I’d be hesitant to say Sylves-Berry: The other day my mom learn how to shape and enact state policies. see what my peers think. How government for federal elections, but it’s a good idea for and dad walked to the voting place. They Kramer and Sylves-Berry shared some itself functions. local elections. If you don’t involve students were numbers 12 and 13 to vote. And it thoughts on politics and youth engage- before they are 18, they are probably going was 5:30 p.m. If people learn how to vote ment. Where do you get your information? to be less involved because they never get and we make it clear when these elections Kramer: Social media is a huge place. into the habit of voting. are happening, more people would get in- How did you become interested in But with Facebook, algorithms are likely Kramer: I hadn’t heard that. There are volved. politics? to reinforce your pre-existing beliefs. So many kids who are interested but not

20 The Hudson Independent May 2018 www.thehudsonindependent.com Arts & Entertainment Elizabeth Mascia Music Festival Fundraiser at Pierson Park Aims to Draw 1,000

A History of Caring rittella. Raised funds will be earmarked for Founded in 1967 as the Day Care Center “capital improvements” on the center lo- of the Tarrytowns, the center was renamed cated at 171 Sheldon Avenue in Tarrytown. 20 years later to honor its founding president and champion, Elizabeth Scarborough Food, Fun and Music for All Mascia, who passed away in 2012. Along with live music, there will be “Everyone knew her as ‘Libby.’ The center bounce castles, a playground, splash pad, was her vision and she was the force behind arts and crafts and face painting for chil- every phase of the center’s growth,” said Al- dren (from noon to 4 p.m.). For each adult ice Blood, one of the center’s directors who ticket sold ($30 in advance; $40 day of the has been affiliated with the center since festival), Birrittella said one child is admit- the early 1970s. “Whether it was going for ted for free (additional tickets for children funding to the county, going to a founda- are $10 each). tion, finding a place to hold our fundraiser Beer and wine tents will be featured as or finding a new location as we grew—no will roughly 10 food kiosks offering varying one could say ‘no’ to Libby.” cuisines from area businesses, such as the Blood, who has served as the center’s trea- Taco Project. The Flavor Vaults’ Michael surer and president, further explained that Shanker will serve “savory and sweet” items the center’s quality child care is expensive and BeBe Gonzales, owner of Babalu’Q, with many children requiring scholarships will provide authentic Cuban dishes. Gon- to attend, which makes donations essential. zales is also the festival’s food court coordi- Fundraising, the center’s website states, “al- nator. lows us to serve our local families of all eco- “A festival like this has been a long time nomic backgrounds by providing the inclu- coming. It is great for Tarrytown and it’s sive, affordable child care, which establishes for a tremendous cause,” said Gonzales a strong foundation for each child’s future.” who noted that he will be transforming his In 1967, the center initially served ap- Green Machine Laundromat, located on proximately 16 students. This year, Birrit- Tarrytown’s Main Street, into a Cuban res- tella said the center will care for more than taurant, The Cube Inn, in the coming year. 222 children, age two to 12, including the “All the food vendors are excited to par- Pre-K students at John Paulding School, ticipate, listen to great music and enjoy a which the center administers. day at beautiful Pierson Park with family The center, he added, has touched so and friends,” said Gonzales. “And it’s terrific many area families over the years that one that all the money being raised will further person has made a generous, special pledge. support the great work the Mascia Child Pictured in front of Tarrytown’s Green Machine Laundromat, the future home of The “The center has received an offer to match Care Center does for our community.” Cube Inn restaurant, Elizabeth Mascia Child Care Center’s Fundraiser Coordinator up to $50,000 in donations received in For tickets and more information, visit: aand Executive Board Member Myles Birrittella (left) and BeBe Gonzales, owner of 2018 for our 50th anniversary,” said Bir- www.masciamusicfestival.com. Green Machine Laundromat and Babalu’Q, an authentic Cuban catering company. by W.B. King long sets of fan favorites. “I have played in Pierson Park in the For 50 years, the Elizabeth Mascia Child 1990s and in 2008, but have not played Care Center has been dutifully, and often on the new stage,” said SoulShine singer selflessly, devoted to serving families in Tar- and guitarist Norm Dodge. “I’m looking rytown, Sleepy Hollow and Irvington. To forward to being inspired by the beautiful help support efforts to modernize the cen- Hudson River and make music alongside ter, an all-day music festival fundraiser will the other bands playing that day. It is a take place on Saturday, May 14 at Pierson privilege and an honor to be asked.” Park. Dodge, a 1984 graduate of Sleepy Hol- “Ticket sales are moving nicely, and with low High School, logs roughly 300 gigs good weather we expect a very good crowd,” per year. For 25 years, he has played with said Tarrytown resident, event coordinator Bob & Norm/Powderfinger and has also and executive board member, Myles Bir- performed guitar in Off Broadway produc- ritella who conceived the idea for the “rain tions, including The Wanderer: The Story or shine” festival. of Dion and Joseph and The Amazing Tech- “We are building the festival out to han- nicolor Dreamcoat. The upcoming festival dle well over a thousand people,” noted performance, he said, is both nostalgic and Birritella who added this is the first large forward-looking. scale festival to take place at Pierson Park. “Growing up and living in the area, it “Tarrytown’s board of trustees, the police has been a unique opportunity to watch department and the village administrator the transformation of the Tarrytown wa- (Richard Slingerland) have been very sup- terfront. When I was a kid, the waterfront portive and cooperative.” was mostly industrial and not a place for Stella Blues Band (The Ultimate Grate- people to congregate,” said Dodge. “We ful Dead Tribute), Damn the Torpedoes (A (SoulShine) are very excited to play the Tribute to Tom Petty and The Heart Break- festival and to raise awareness about The ers) and SoulShine (An Allman Brothers Mascia Center and what it was does for the Experience) are scheduled to each perform community.” www.thehudsonindependent.com May 2018 The Hudson Independent 21 The TaSH Brings Global Flavors to Farmers Market As the outdoor farmers market season pickle and ferment the vegetables grown on KEY TASH INFO: kicks into gear this month, organizers of the community dacha - the shared country the Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow Farmers farms where city workers retreated for week- Opening Day: May 26. key Salsa, Fishkill Farms, Healing Home Market — The TaSH — aren’t resting on end respite. Bober has transformed family Market Season: Saturdays 8:30 a.m. to Foods, Hillrock Estate Distillery, Hudson past laurels. Singled out by local media as recipes and memories into a selection of 2 p.m. through Thanksgiving in Patriots River Apiaries, Hudson Valley Seafood, the best revamped farmers market in the lacto-fermented sauerkrauts and vegetables Park. Irvington Delight Market, J’adore Bak- county last year, they are determined not she will vend at The TaSH this season. ing, JD Farms, Kaffee & Klatsch, Kon- only to live up to the praise but far surpass Shoppers will also be treated to some un- Online: tashfarmersmarket.org and find toulis Family Olive Oil, Luxx Chocolat, it. usual fruits and berries that Kato- the TaSH on Facebook and Instagram Majestic Farm, Mead Orchards, Mer- “When The TaSH opens for nah farm-owner David Rowe at thetashfm. edith’s Country Bakery, Mobius Fields, the season Memorial Day said “you may have only tast- MOMO Dressing, Nahmias et Fils dis- weekend, we are bringing ed in grandpa’s backyard.” Contact: tashfarmersmarket@gmail. tillery, Neversink Spirits, Orchard Hill Or- back a terrific lineup of These include blackcur- com ganics, Peace and Carrots Farm, Pickle local foods along with rants, gooseberries, hon- Vendors-to-date: Acorn Hill Farm, Al- Licious, Saint James Brewery, Samosa all the great music and ey berries, pawpaws and pacatrax, AnnaMaria’s Foods, Arlotta Shack, Soukup Farms, Sweethearth cultural events, kids art persimmons. Food Studio, Baked With Jake, Bien Bakeshop, Teagevity | Longevity, The and education that have The TaSH is welcom- Cuit, Blessed Brewery, Bombay Emerald Misshapened Bowl, Tousey Winery, War- made The TaSH a Sat- ing other new vendors as Chutney Company, Broken Bow Brew- wick Valley Winery and Distillery, Wave urday destination for the well, including Peace and ery, Chaseholm Farm Creamery, Clean Hill Breads, White Plains Orchids,Will past four years,” said Su- Carrots Farm, a Certified Ridge Soap Company, DACHA Live Cul- Yum, Xquisite Coffee. zanne Sorrentino, co-presi- Naturally Grown farm run tured Veggies, Deliciously Alicia’s, Don- dent. “But we are taking it to by four women in Chester, the next level, introducing new NY; Hudson Valley Seafood, a that they can spend like cash throughout rytown that provides food tokens to pantry vendors, new flavors and enhance- fishmonger in the old sense of “sea- the market. clients. ments for shoppers.” food specialist;” and Saint James Brewery, a “Other initiatives that will make it easier “Of course, we couldn’t host all of our great New flavors coming to The TaSH this sea- Long Island-based “farm brewer,” meaning and faster to shop are in the works and will weekly educational programming, live local son circle the globe. their craft beers are made from New York- be unwrapped in coming weeks,” Sorren- music or food assistance programs without Among them will be Japanese condi- grown wheat, barley and hops. tino said, adding “watch our Facebook page the support of our partners, like Westchester ments from MOMO Dressing such as Vendors returning after a hiatus include and newsletter for announcements.” Community Foundation, ArtsWestchester ginger dressing and edamame dip. From Acorn Hill Farm goat cheese; Healing Home Rivertowns Village Green (RVG), the and the Church of St. Barnabas,” said RVG AnaMaria’s Foods, shoppers can sample Foods, gluten-free and vegan takes on many non-profit organization that runs the mar- co-president Tammy Abraham. northern Italian family recipes for specialties favorites such as spinach dip, granola and ket is dedicated to making the market acces- “We also rely on the generous support of like radicchio marmalade, made from local graham crackers; and Hudson River Apiar- sible to all segments of the community, and our sponsors like Phelps Hospital, which seasonal produce. ies’ honey and other bee products. has increased efforts to get the word out on has been our “presenting sponsor” since Nearly 50 years ago, Nirmala Gupta of In addition to building out its vendor ros- its food assistance programs. our launch in 2015. Other local supporters Yorktown inherited treasured family recipes ter, The TaSH is also making improvements The organization is working with both include Tarrytown Hall Care Center, Rey for traditional Indian delights which be- this season to support busy shoppers who village and county governments and other Insurance, EF (Education First) and Allan came the foundation of her Bombay Em- are short on time but still want the quality, local non-profits to spread the word that Block Agency. More local businesses are erald Chutney Co. Along with items such freshness and connection to local farmers SNAP benefits (previously known as food coming on board to show their support and as Royal Tomato Chutney, she will bring a and food producers they can only get at the stamps) are not only accepted at the market, will be announced on opening day,” Abra- host of enticing homemade Indian foods, farmers market. but RVG doubles their value up to $40. ham said. made from fresh local produce, such as veg- For example, the market will introduce RVG requires all eligible vendors to accept Local businesses can get involved by etarian and vegan roti rolls, saag and royal “TaSH Cash” this year. Didn’t bring enough the SNAP benefit as well as WIC coupons reaching out to Tashfarmersmarket@gmail. kofta to heat and eat at home. cash? No need to run to the ATM. Shoppers that support new mothers. RVG is also con- com. Details are on the sponsor page of the As a child in the Ukraine, Sheila Bober can use their credit or debit cards to pur- tinuing a joint program with the Commu- Web site: tashfarmersmarket.org/how-to- watched her grandmother and mother chase tokens at the TaSH information tent nity Food Pantry of Sleepy Hollow and Tar- sponsor-the-tash/. Photo by Sunny Mclean

22 The Hudson Independent May 2018 www.thehudsonindependent.com Tarrytown Music Hall to Launch Summer Programs for Youth by Rick Pezzullo through the performing arts and an arts ed- theater and music venue to a “full service tech and backstage work, costume and set ucation in an historic theater with a curric- performing arts center.” design, musical theatre and Shakespeare!” The Tarrytown Music Hall is teaming up ulum that will include set design, costume, “As long as I have been working here at Royston stated. “The Tarrytown Music with theater educator Peter Royston to of- lighting, directing, playwriting, technical the Music Hall, I have longed to start an Hall is a beautiful and mysterious building fer summer workshops to aspiring youth. aspects, acting, singing and dancing. educational program,” Olsson said. “The but it’s also a real working theater, and kids The Music Hall Academy, utilizing tra- Music Hall Executive Director Bjorn Academy fits perfectly into this vision. It in the Music Hall Academy will not only ditional concepts of creative mentorship, Olsson said the Music Hall Academy is part will begin as a theater program, (and) the be able to rehearse and perform on its stage, will help youngsters develop vital life skills of a vision to transform the facility from a plan is to expand from other to other per- but have a chance to watch theater profes- forming arts disciplines. It will be so much sionals at work every day. Not a bad way to fun!” spend your summer!” Royston concurred, noting the work- Royston said plans are underway for the Teen Travel Camp Being shops will be created for students in grades Music Hall Academy to become an on- two through 12. going program with after-school sessions Offered in SH “We have a very exciting summer starting in the fall. planned, with our theater educators set- For further information on the Music Hall by Kevin Brown Senior Center at 55 Elm Street. The camp ting up sessions on mythology and fairy Academy, visit www.tarrytownmusichall.org. will travel by school bus on local trips and tales, stage combat, dance, improvisation, Seizing on a missing opportunity for local coach buses for further distances. kids who are too old for summer camp but “The hopes of adding a new program like too young to work over the summer, Matt this to our community is that those children Arone, Sleepy Hollow Recreation Superin- who are not interested in attending day tendent, is trying out a something new in camp anymore can have a fun and safe expe- town. For kids entering 7th, 8th or 9th rience with their friends without having to grades in the local school district, the Vil- stay home or wander the local streets look- lage of Sleepy Hollow will be offering a Teen ing for activities,” Arone said. “The camp Travel Camp. The camp will include three was made affordable so that all local families trips per week to places like amusement have the opportunity to participate.” parks, ball games, movies and the zoo. On Camp will have two sessions running July the other days, camp will include a swim 9 -July 20 and July 23 – August 3. A full- day at the Tarrytown municipal pool and week or two-week option is being offered. a sports and games day at one of the local For those interested, contact the Sleepy parks. Hollow Recreation Department at 366- The camp will take a maximum of 40 5109 for pricing and registration informa- kids and will be supervised by a camp direction. Additionally, local residents 18 and tor, assistant director and numerous camp older who might be interested in becoming counselors. Home base will be the Galgano a counselor should call the same number.

Irvington Property dress the question of whether the alleged Continued from page 18 subterfuge, if it indeed occurred, had any influence on Smith’s opposition to the de- towards Broadway from the main white veloper’s plans. Carrafiello said he is ap- clapboard office building. pealing. Meanwhile, Carrafiello filed a lawsuit There is one bright spot for the erstwhile in State Supreme Court, contending that owner of 88-106 North Broadway: in Jan- his real estate agency, Houlihan Lawrence, uary, he sold the property for a reported and two of its brokers had breached their $4.5 million to a newly-formed Manhat- fiduciary duty to him by badmouthing tan-based Limited Liability Corporation the deal, even as Brightview’s negotiations called KEF Holdings. The new owners— with the village continued. not to be confused with the huge multi- In March, State Supreme Court Judge national conglomerate of the same name, Terry Jane Ruderman dismissed the suit, says the buyers’ broker, Gordon Sokich of ruling that the fiduciary obligation applied Grand Lux Realty—say they plan to con- only to the brokers contractually assigned tinue to rent out office space, for which to the deal, which did not include the de- they have created a website, www.bridge- fendants. The judge’s ruling did not ad- lineonthehudson.com. Photo by Sunny Mclean

Open Door Family Medical Centers President and CEO Lindsay Farrell addresses guests, including Congresswoman Nita Lowey, during a grand opening celebration of the new facility in Sleepy Hollow last month.

www.thehudsonindependent.com May 2018 The Hudson Independent 23 Food for Thought Anchor’s Away to New Seafood Photo by Sunny McLean & Grill Eatery in Sleepy Hollow

By Linda Viertel – a mélange of delicately fl avored sautéed plump scallops, clams, mussels and shrimp in a white wine and garlic butter sauce. n anchor should be a port in the storm, Chef Fino’s linguini and clams a la An- a refuge, and a happy place in which chor provides the unusual complement of A to dwell, so look no further than The a black bean salsa topping – classic but with Hudson Anchor Seafood & Grill for comfort a twist. Signatures dishes include Maryland and a satisfying repast in these often tumul- style crab cakes, the seafood medley (in a tuous times. Nestled at the base of Beekman mango butter sauce), and the popular lob- The Anchor Avenue in Sleepy Hollow, with a view to the ster thermidor redolent of brandy and shal- The Hudson Anchor Seafood & Grill co-owners Molinda Kearns and Gary Serino with lighthouse and the Hudson River, Gary Serino lots, and topped with a creamy mushroom Chef Gary Fino. and Molinda Kearns’ new restaurant offers sauce. Sesame encrusted tuna is made to or- fresh seafood presentations along with a va- der for those who enjoy rare sushi-style tuna riety of specialty entrees and appetizers that or their fi sh cooked more well done. Th e even an appetizer entitled “beet stack”: ing outdoor seasonal dining enhanced by a are created for comfort. whole grilled branzino, skillfully enhanced roasted beets layered with goat cheese and magnifi cent river view, he manages his staff Serino and Kearns opened Hudson An- with herbs de Provence, is accompanied by encrusted with pistachios napped in a beet deftly. Serino has renovated his restaurant chor on March 9th at the former site of creamy potatoes in a lemon caper sauce. vinaigrette. Multiple in-house soups, fresh from top to bottom but made sure his fa- Serino’s Lighthouse Coff ee Company in But, seafood isn’t the only feature at Hud- salads and homemade desserts round out ther’s paintings of boats, the Sleepy Hol- the building Serino’s father purchased in son Anchor. Diners can enjoy broccoli rabe Hudson Anchor’s off erings. low Lighthouse, and the Hudson River 1957. He grew up in his father’s bar and and spicy Italian sausage or steak au poivre. A fully stocked bar provides a wide vari- remained, providing a touch of continuity grill, Th e Tappan Zee Inn, and, as he said, And if you can’t choose between steak and ety of spirits highlighting special cocktails and hominess to the shining interior. “I always knew I’d be here.” He and Kearns seafood, try the “surf and turf for two” – such as an elderfl ower martini and the So, look for the ocean blue exterior at focus on classic, fresh and unadulterated two lobster tails in a creamy vermouth- biscotti delight, not to mention 7 varieties the base of Beekman Street, where you will fl avors, with seafood delivered daily. Th eir enhanced demi-glaze, accompanied by a of mojitos. Kearns chose her wine list care- fi nd Hudson Anchor: a classic “port in the chef, Gary Fino, trained at Philadelphia’s pan-seared encrusted rib eye in a brandy, fully, with an eye to aff ordability and pair- storm.” JNA Institute of Culinary Arts and makes mustard cream sauce. “Stuff ed airline ing with both seafood and meat off erings. everything from scratch including all sauces chicken” gets its name from the French-cut In addition to nine bottled beer choices, 11 If You Go and salad dressings. “Nothing in a bottle,” chicken breast, wings spread, stuff ed with beers are on draft with a focus on craft beers 222 Beekman Avenue Serino explained. Food accountability is spinach, roasted red pepper and fresh moz- from the Hudson Valley region. Th e restau- 914-600-8123 their mission, stemming from Kearns’ pro- zarella cheese. rant’s fi rst beer tasting will showcase Tarry- www.hudsonanchorseafood.com fessional background as a chemistry pro- A raw bar boasts fresh clams and oysters town’s own Duncan’s Abbey on May 4th, Hours: fessor at Concordia College with a deep on the half shell. Other appetizers include brewed from hops grown on local proper- Dinner (daily except Tuesday): interest in biochemistry, fermentation and tuna tartar, clams casino and fried calamari ties. Poughkeepsie’s Mill House beers will 4 p.m.-11 p.m. neuro-gastronomy. She has also taught gas- – classics all. But, several unusual choices be featured on May 17th with a four-course Lunch starting May 5th: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. tronomy in India for 5 years in conjunction include a smoked salmon bulb: smoked beer pairing dinner. Sunday brunch: 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.: with Concordia. salmon stuff ed with fresh lump crabmeat Sleepy Hollow native, Abraham Pestana, Sunday lunch: 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Hudson Anchor’s menu includes such marinated in lemon juice, olive oil and ba- presides over Hudson Anchor’s fl awless Three-course prix-fi xe menu offered classics as Oysters Rockefeller (and, why sil and accompanied by crostini, capers and service. With two fl oors, seating for eight Monday and Wednesday. not, given the location?) and seafood risotto eggs, all served on a bed of frisee. Th ere’s at the bar, and the refurbished deck await-

24 Th e Hudson Independent May 2018 www.thehudsonindependent.com Westchester Symphonic Winds to Celebrate 30 Years

Photo by Sunny McLean by Barrett Seaman certs at Northwestern University and at the Palace Theater in Stam- One flautist is a banker; the ford in 2015 and 2016. oboist-cum-French horn player The group also works with area is a veterinarian. Among the 60- schools to encourage bands and some musicians who make up the instrument playing. Part of the Westchester Symphonic Winds money they raise goes toward the (WSW) ensemble are internet purchase of instruments and sheet sales reps and programmers, doc- music for schoolchildren. tors and lawyers and a special Maestro Ebersole, who retired events planner. Some have been five years ago as the band and or- with the group for more than 20 chestra director at Northern Val- years. To be sure, there are also ley High School in Tappan, New professional musicians—or teach- Jersey, has recently been hired as ers whose careers have been de- The Masters School band and or- voted to music, but by and large, chestra director. He admires the this impressive ensemble group “sense of purpose” his adult musi- is “amateur” in the true sense of cians display. “There is a real need the word: they are lovers of the art for continuing musical experience ing outdoor seasonal dining enhanced by a they create. Maestro Curt Eber- in the U.S.,” he observes. And the magnificent river view, he manages his staff sole, who has served as music di- primary beneficiaries, he believes, deftly. Serino has renovated his restaurant rector and conductor for the past are the musicians themselves. from top to bottom but made sure his fa- ten years, prefers to call his musi- Those who attend the May 12 ther’s paintings of boats, the Sleepy Hol- cians “para-professionals.” concert (see What’s Happening, low Lighthouse, and the Hudson River The ensemble is comprised of Sixty musicians make up the Westchester Symphonic Winds orchestra. page 28) may purchase raffle tick- remained, providing a touch of continuity wind instruments only (plus per- ets. The winner will be given a five- and hominess to the shining interior. cussion)—everything from tubas minute conducting lesson from So, look for the ocean blue exterior at and trombones to flutes and flugelhorns— from the group’s repertoire as well as guest ter as well: at Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Maestro Ebersole and then the opportunity the base of Beekman Street, where you will no strings attached (as it were). conductor appearances, will be repeated Hall in 2010, at the 2017 New York State to lead the Westchester Symphonic Wind find Hudson Anchor: a classic “port in the On Saturday night, May 12, they will on the Fourth of July at Caramoor’s Vene- Band Directors Association Symposium, ensemble in John Philip Sousa’s rousing storm.” take the Tarrytown Music Hall stage to tian Theater in Katonah, the other of the the Association of Concert Bands Conven- Stars and Stripes Forever. celebrate their 30th anniversary. The pro- WSW’s regular performing venues. tion in 2012, and a collaboration with the gram, which will feature favorite pieces They have performed outside Westches- North Shore Concert Band to present con- Invasion of the Truth Snatchers: American Journalism in an Age of Bubbles, Tweets and Fake News A Forum in the Public Interest, sponsored by The Hudson Independent DATE: Wednesday, May 23, 7 p.m. | Location: Warner Library, Tarrytown | Free admission

Is commitment to objectivity a lost cause in journalism? How did the public come to lose trust in news reporting? Which, if any, outlets can be trusted? Why? How can a news organization gain credibility across the “bubbles” of society? From very different perspectives, four prominent veterans of the print and digital media world will dissect the challenges facing journalism’s trustworthiness and its essential role in sustaining democracy. A Q&A session will follow their remarks. The Four Panelists Barrett Seaman Mary Rasenberger Jon Scott – Co- Bill Grueskin – – Editorial Board – Executive Director anchor for Fox Professor of Profes- Chair, The Hudson of the Authors Guild News’ “Happening sional Practice, Independent. and its Foundation. Now.” Columbia University Retired from thirty Over 25 years of Member of the School of Journal- years at Time private, corporate original anchor ism, plus six years magazine as cor- and government team at Fox. Major as Academic Dean. respondent and legal practice, assignments have Transformed curricu- editor, working in five bureaus in the U.S. and concentrating on Internet, media, publishing included the September 11, 2001 attacks lum in video, data visualization and long-form abroad, and senior White House correspon- and entertainment companies. Vice-chair of and field coverage of the wars in Afghanistan journalism. Executive editor at Bloomberg, dent in the second Reagan term. Editor of the American Bar Association’s Intellectual and Iraq. Received an Emmy for newswrit- overseeing digital-platform training of global Time’s 1995 issue on the emerging Internet. Property Section. Former senior policy advisor ing while at Dateline NBC. Frequent speaker news staff. Earlier, at The Wall Street Journal: Co-author of Going for Broke: The Chrysler to the Library of Congress and director of at events honoring military personnel and edited page-one features; became managing Story, focused on Lee Iacocca, and author the National Digital Preservation Program. veterans. Graduate of the University of Mis- editor of WSJ.com; named deputy managing of Binge: Campus Life in an Age of Dis- Frequent speaker and writer on media is- souri- Columbia, MO. editor of the paper, overseeing 14 domestic connection and Excess, a winner of the sues. J.D. from Harvard Law School; M.A. in bureaus and combining print and online Journalism Award from the Research Society Philosophy, Boston College; B.A., Barnard desks. Co-author of the book The Story So on Alcoholism. A graduate of Hamilton Col- College. Far: What We Know About the Business of lege, where he is a trustee, and the Columbia Digital Journalism. B.A. from Stanford Univer- University Graduate School of Business. sity and M.A. from Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies.

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“Jacy” Joan Dobson, 87 for 19 years (1993 - 2012). If you stopped machinist for the New York Central Penn of New York as an Estate Administrator, re- “Jacy” Joan Catherine Dobson, a de- in the family home, many times you could Railroad from 1939-1981. He was an avid tiring after 31 years. After retirement from voted community resident (60 years) of hear her beeper sounding off, and she was gardener and Mets fan, as well as a devoted the bank, Mrs. Hughes became personal Tarrytown, and loving wife of Chauncey on her way to help someone. She was also parishioner of the Immaculate Conception secretary to Dr. Joseph Hughes, President Dobson, M.D. (66 years), died peacefully an excellent bowler and was in a league for Church in Irvington. He will forever be re- of the County Trust Company for several March 20, surrounded by her four daugh- many years rising up to the top and even membered for his great kindness, generos- years and was also secretary to General ters, Stephanie, Cynthia, Valerie and Deir- bowling 300 games. She also played ten- ity, warmth and smile. Council at the Olivetti Corporation in Tar- dre, at Westchester Medical Center. She nis and was a devoted follower of all the rytown and several other prominent law had a tear in her thoracic aorta that was professional tournaments. Ruth Hughes, 96 firms. inoperable. She was 87. Mrs. Dobson was a lifelong member of Ruth Chicachee Hughes, a native of Tar- She graduated from Berkeley in Califor- Transfiguration Church and was also in rytown, died March 30. She was 96. Clementine Scogna, 95 nia with a Registered Nursing degree and Rotary International. She was a longtime resident of Tarrytown Clementine L. “Dixie” Scogna, a long- met Chauncey who was studying medicine and a parishioner of the Carmelite Church time resident of Tarrytown, died April 6. at the University of Southern California. Nicholas Turturro, 98 of the Transfiguration. She was active in She was 95. She convinced him to come live up in the Nicholas James Turturro, a resident of Ir- fund raising to build the school and the ad- She was a graduate of Dobbs Ferry High Northeast where there were four seasons vington, died March 31, at N.Y.S Veterans dition and the present church. She was a School. She married Vincent R. (James) and winter was her favorite. Home in Montrose. He was 98. former lifetime member of the choir. She Scogna and the couple settled in Tarry- She was most proud of her volunteering He was born March 20, 1920 in Cro- was also a member of the Tarrytowners and town. She was very active throughout her in the community and gave over 20 years ton, and graduated from Croton Harmon proud of it. life. She worked at Eastern Aircraft during of her expertise to the Tarrytown Volunteer High School in 1939. He proudly served in She was educated at F.R. Pierson Elemen- the war. She had also worked at Reader’s Ambulance Corps. She was President of the United States Navy See Bees in World tary School and Washington Irving High Digest and then went to work for the fam- the Corp for two years (1986 - 1988) and War II from 1943-1946. He was a member School, graduating in 1938 at the age of ily contracting business, Scogna & Raffa. was Chairman of the Board of Directors of the American Legion. He worked as a 16. She was a hard-working member of the She was an active parishioner of Immacu- Class of 1938 Reunion Committee. She at- late Conception Church. She was a mem- tended the American Institute of Banking ber of the Tarrytown Seniors, and she had Jean Kim Sears, AAMS® and was a graduate of the New York State belonged to a bowling league in her young- Financial Advisor Bankers School Estate and Trust Division er years. She will always be remembered as Binghamton, New York. She was Secretary a woman who loved her family and friends 19 Main Street Irvington, NY 10533 to Ernest F. Griffin, a Tarrytown lawyer- and being a wonderful cook; she loved to Bus. 914-591-7800 historian and former Village President and entertain them. She could also be found Fax 877-462-3096 was employed at the County Trust Com- singing and dancing at every event. [email protected] pany in Tarrytown before transferring to www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC White Plains Trust Department, The Bank

26 The Hudson Independent May 2018 www.thehudsonindependent.com Tree Peonies from Japan will be on Display at Rockefeller Preserve by Dorothy Conigliaro something about the tree peonies, known grow to a height of three to four feet. Japanese people expressed – because these in the Far East as “the king of flowers.” It Susan Antenen, Preserve Manager, reports spectacular blooms really can bring “peace For many Westchester residents, a trip to reads, “These flowers bring us happiness that the peonies have survived the winter of mind.” The Preserve, at 125 Phelps Way, the Rockefeller Preserve is a must during and comfort in times of trouble. We hope well, and have grown into mature plants Pleasantville, is easily reached, with an en- the month of May. They are there to be- that these peonies, carefully raised by the from three to four feet tall since they first trance and exit along Route 117 just north hold, once again, the magnificent tree peo- producers in our town, can also be loved arrived more than 15 years ago. The antici- of Tarrytown. The vehicle entry fee is $6 nies that arrived from Japan as seedlings in by and bring peace of mind to the people pated peak of the peony blooming season is and while you’re there, you can take a walk December 2002. Now, 15 years later, they of the United States.” A group of Japanese during the first half of May, and meanwhile along the many paths that lead from the have grown into mature plants of dazzling horticulturists and gardeners arrived along the land is being cleared and pruning is be- entrance. It is truly a natural wonder, with beauty, their huge blooms ablaze with col- with the shipment of 500 seedlings, who ing done by a group of volunteers led by its lakeside vistas, its imposing trees, and its ors of every hue. began the planting in the not-quite-frozen Keith Austin. wildlife. An Empire Pass, which entitles you The story of these peonies began after ground that had been prepared for them. For those of you who have not visited to entrance to all New York State parks for 9/11, when the Preserve was notified of a Unlike the herbaceous peonies common in the Rockefeller Preserve, a visit during ear- the year, costs $60. For more information, gift given by the Japanese people in com- the US, tree peonies have a woody stalk and ly May would confirm the hopes that the call 914-631-1470. memoration of that tragic day. A letter from representatives from Shimane Prefecture expressed the hope that “the enjoyment of these flowers might help to soothe the pain Sleepy Hollow Tarrytown Chamber of Commerce – New Members felt by the people of New York City.” Westy Self Storage Metro PCS of Sleepy Hollow Heartland Payment Systems Philipse Manor Dental Unfortunately, the first attempt to send 395 Saw Mill River Rd 110 Beekman Ave S-101 505 Martling Ave 12 Merlin Avenue the seedlings ended in disappointment, Elmsford, NY 10523 Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 Tarrytown, NY 10591 Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 when a dockworker’s strike on the West (914)-347-8888 914-372-7477 (917) 887-9604 (914) 332-5020 Coast delayed their shipment. When they westy.com/elmsford heartlandpaymentsystems.com philipsemanordental.com finally arrived and the boxes opened, it was Staples of Elmsford Greg Pymm 339 Tarrytown Road Trust Co Bank – Elmsford The Fit Inn LLC found that the tender young plants had PYMM.COM Elmsford, NY 10523 Branch 104 Central Avenue not survived the delay. At the Preserve, the (917)596-0030 914-345-9401 100 Clearbrook Rd Tarrytown NY, 10591 lawns and shrubbery had been made ready www.pymm.com staples.com/elmsford Elmsford, NY 10523 www.nyfitinn.com for their arrival, and the flowers were to be (914) 345-1808 included in a master plan to beautify the All Covered Bike Tarrytown trustcobank.com Orangetheory Fitness Tarry- 127 West Main Street https://biketarrytown.org town park’s entrance. Tarrytown, NY 10591 No physical building 624 White Plains Road Not to be deterred, the Japanese people (914) 372-3467 No phone number Tarrytown, NY, 10591 once again prepared to replace the ill-fated www.allcovered.com tarrytown.orangetheoryfitness. first shipment, this time by air. A letter com posted at the entrance to the preserve tells (914) 359-6200

www.thehudsonindependent.com May 2018 The Hudson Independent 27 Jazz Forum Club: Shows Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m., Sundays at 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. at One Dixon Lane in Tarrytown. Call 631-1000 or visit http://jazzforumarts.org/. Thursday 10 Sunday 20 Pirate Quest: On Saturdays and Sundays from Spring Peony Celebra- “An Evening with 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. children ages 5-8 hunt tion: The friends of the Pamela Paul,” New through the grounds to load precious cargo onto Rockefeller State Park York Times book their digital pirate ships at Philipsburg Manor Preserve will hold its review editor: in Sleepy Hollow. Call 366-6900 or visit www. 10th annual Spring Hudson Valley hudsonvalley.org. Peony Celebration from Writers’ Center. 6 to 9 p.m. ‘DroP Your Pants’ Denim reCYCling initiative: Bring your worn denim clothes to the Tarrytown Music Hall lobby collection box for recycling into insulation and keep textile waste Saturday 12 The Movie Mavens series con- out of landfi lls. Visit http://bluejeansgogreen.org. tinues at Temple Beth Abraham, 25 Leroy Ave., Tarrytown, at 7 p.m. Wine anD Jazz WeDnesDaYs: From 6 p.m. – 8

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Saturday 5 Thursday 10 ext.100. Ticket Orders: TicketForce- rytownmusichall.org. Phone: 914.631.3390 877.840.0457 (Reservations only) TicketForce ext.100.Ticket Orders: TicketForce- soutH PresbYterian CHurCH gala For soCial sPring PeonY Celebration: Th e friends of the Hours: Mon -Th u: 11am-6pm, Fri: 11am-4pm. 877.840.0457 (Reservations only) TicketForce JustiCe Presents: “We are All Connected- A Rockefeller State Park Preserve will hold its 10th Th eatre Box Offi ce open on show days. Hours: Mon -Th u: 11am-6pm, Fri: 11am-4pm. Musical Gala and Silent Auction”- 6 p.m. annual Spring Peony Celebration from 6 to 9 Th eatre Box Offi ce open on show days. dinner family style, 8 p.m. concert with Pablo p.m., including a cocktail reception and buff et Friday 18 Mayor’s Folklore Urbano, Amalgama Music & held in the Visitor Center courtyard. For tickets Friday 25 Dance Project (fl amenco). 343 South Broadway, visit: http://www.friendsrock.org/events/10th- tba book Club: TBA Book Club will be held Dobbs Ferry. For tickets contact Linda Jo: LJBer- annual-peony-celebration/ and click on “pur- at 10 a.m. at Temple Beth Abraham, 25 Leroy Women’s CirCle: A Women’s Circle program [email protected]. (A portion of the proceeds to chase tickets.” Ave., Tarrytown. Th e Rabbi and the Hitman by will be held at 5:45 p.m. at Temple Beth Abra- benefi t Community For All.) Arthur J. Magida will be discussed. RSVP: at ham, 25 Leroy Ave., Tarrytown. Celebrate study FRIDAY 11 631-1770 or [email protected]. and explore Jewish women’s issues and history. Sunday 6 Info: 631-1770 or [email protected]. tHe CHurCH oF st. barnabas, 15 n. broaD- Saturday 19 Jazz PerFormanCe: Gary Smulyan will perform WaY, irvington, HolDs its annual tHriFt tHe keb’ mo banD: Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 at noon at the Jazz Forum, 1 Dixon Lane, Tarry- sale: household goods, toys, sports equipment, “Writing From liFe”: Workshop with Bethany Main St., Tarrytown, NY 10591. Email: info@ town. It is the fi nal program in Hoff -Barthelson clothing and more. Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Ball & Sara Weiss from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. tarrytownmusichall.org. Phone: 914.631.3390 Music School’s 2017-18 Master Class Series. Saturday, May 12, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hudson Valley Writers’ Center, 300 Riverside ext.100.Ticket Orders: TicketForce- Admission is free. Drive, Sleepy Hollow:12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tickets 877.840.0457 (Reservations only) TicketForce Saturday 12 are $124. Info: 332-5953 or admin@writerscen- Hours: Mon -Th u: 11am-6pm, Fri: 11am-4pm. Tuesday 8 ter.org Th eatre Box Offi ce open on show days. bingo nigHts: Th e Sleepy Hollow Fire Depart- “beYonD tHe i: When Memoir Meets His- ment sponsors bingo nights every second and sHavuot serviCes: On May 19, at 7 p.m. at Saturday 26 tory”: Workshop with Mimi Schwartz from fourth Saturday of the month at 55 Elm St., Temple Beth Abraham, 25 Leroy Ave., Tar- 12:30-4:30 p.m., Hudson Valley Writers’ Center, Sleepy Hollow. Doors open at 5 p.m.; games rytown, a Reform Shavuot service will be held. musiC Hall market: Th e Music Hall Market 300 Riverside Drive, Sleepy Hollow:12:30 to start at 7 p.m. You must be 18 or older to play. On May 30 at 9 a.m. Conservative services will will be held at the Tarrytown Music Hall on May 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $124. Info: 332-5953 or be held. 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and May 27 from 10 [email protected]. movie mavens: Th e Movie Mavens series con- a.m. to 4 p.m. – a showcase of local and regional, tinues at Temple Beth Abraham, 25 Leroy Ave., Sunday 20 artists, makers and indie pop-up shops. Visit Wednesday 9 Tarrytown, at 7 p.m. Th is month’s fi lm is Th e www.musichallmarket.com for more informa- Lemon Tree. A moderated discussion immediately “an evening WitH Pamela Paul,” neW York tion. introDuCtion to PHenologY: Introduction follows with coff ee and dessert. Th e program is times book revieW eDitor: Hudson Valley Writ- to Phenology will be presented by the Bronx free for members, and $5 for guests to off set the ers’ Center, 300 Riverside Drive, Sleepy Hollow. Ongoing River Alliance Ecology Team at 7 p.m. at the cost of refreshments. Tickets are $10. Info: 332-5953 or admin@ Greenburgh Nature Center, 99 Dromore Rd., writerscenter.org Free tai CHi: Drop-in Sundays from 9:30 a.m. Scarsdale. gala ConCert: Th e Westchester Symphonic – 10:30 a.m., Mondays from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 Winds celebrates 30 years of music in a gala Thursday 24 a.m. & Th ursdays from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at rivertoWn Film Presents: Rivertown Films has concert at 8 p.m. at the Tarrytown Music Hall. Shames JCC on the Hudson in Tarrytown. Call scheduled two screenings for May. Leaning into Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for students and inDigo girls: Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main 366-7898 or visit www.ShamesJCC.org. the Wind: Andy Goldsworthy will be presented seniors, and free for children under 10. Tickets St., Tarrytown, NY 10591. Email: info@tar- on May 9 at 8 p.m. at the Nyack Center. Unseen may be purchased through the Music Hall box Demme – Short Film by Jonathan Demme, includ- offi ce, 877-840-0457, or online at www.tar- ing a discussion with Brooklyn Demme, will rytownmusichall.org. be presented on May 23 at 8 p.m. at the Nyack SENIORS tai CHi: 11 a.m. Th ursdays. Center. Information: 845-353-2568 or www. Sunday 13 senior beneFits inFormation Center senior Canteen: informal social group, 1 rivertownfi lm.org. Tickets can be purchased at p.m. Th ursdays. the door, in advance by calling 800-838-3006 or arlo gutHrie: Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 (sbiC): Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. online. Main St., Tarrytown, NY 10591. Email: info@ a trained counselor from SBIC is on hand at movies: 1 p.m. Fridays. tarrytownmusichall.org. Phone: 914.631.3390 the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Sign up at maH Jongg the Reference Desk or call 631-7734. To ask : 1 p.m. Fridays. questions outside regular counseling hours briDge anD CarD Club: 1 p.m. Fridays. call 231-3260. TARRYTOWN SENIOR CENTER 2018 MUSIC TOUR senior van: Beginning at 9 a.m. Monday through Friday, a van is available for seniors Pierson Park, 631-2304. Annual donation is June 2 who need transportation. Call the Tarrytown $15. Noon to Midnight Village Hall at 631-7873 or the Sleepy Hol- exerCise: 10 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and low Recreation Dept. at 366-5109. Fridays. Hot lunCH: Plus other activities Monday niCkel bingo: 12:30 p.m. Mondays. to Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Neighborhood House in Tarrytown. Suggested contribution book Club: Mondays 3 to 5 p.m. $3. Call 330-3855. Ongoing

THE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE it takes a village 10591: Seniors meet on 43 Wildey St., Tarrytown, 631-0205 the second Tuesday of each month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Th e Reformed Church of the greenburgH nutrition Program: See Hot Tarrytowns, 42 N. Broadway. Th e program Lunch above. includes a speaker, conversation, and refresh- ComPuter Class: 11a.m. Tuesdays (please ments. All are welcome. Call 914-222-5116 or visit www.itav10591.org. 150 MUSICIANS 80 PERFORMANCES 25 VENUES call). studiotour.riverarts.org Yoga on tHe CHair: 11:15 a.m. Wednesdays riverarts.org/musictour and Fridays.

28 Th e Hudson Independent May 2018 www.thehudsonindependent.com Jazz Forum Club: Shows Fridays and Saturdays p.m. featuring bassist John Lang at La Chinita Mah Jongg: Mondays at 1 p.m. at Temple Beth subjects as well as health screenings and support at 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m., Sundays at 4 p.m., 6 p.m. Poblana in Irvington. Visit www.chinitapobla- Abraham in Tarrytown. Call 631-1770 or e-mail groups. Visit www.phelpshospital.org. and 8 p.m. at One Dixon Lane in Tarrytown. nany.com. [email protected] to ensure there are enough Call 631-1000 or visit http://jazzforumarts.org/. players for a game. Children’s programs at the libraries: Stories, Ossining Farmers’ Market: Open Saturdays rhymes, crafts and songs for children of various Pirate Quest: On Saturdays and Sundays from from 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. through Dec. 17 at Men’s Club: Meets every Wednesday at 9:45 ages at Tarrytown’s Warner Library and Irvington 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. children ages 5-8 hunt Spring & Main Sts. Call 923-4837 or visit www. a.m. at JCC on the Hudson in Tarrytown. Public Library. For Warner, call 631-7734 or through the grounds to load precious cargo onto downtoearthmarkets.com. Meetings have varied speakers and are open to visit www.warnerlibrary.org. For Irvington, call their digital pirate ships at Philipsburg Manor the public free of charge. Call 366-7898 or visit 591-7840 or visit www.irvingtonlibrary.org. in Sleepy Hollow. Call 366-6900 or visit www. Irvington Town Hall Theater: 85 Main www.ShamesJCC.org. hudsonvalley.org. Street,Irvington. Visit: www.irvingtontheater. Torah Study: Torah Study is held on Wednes- com for complete calendar of upcoming events. Chess Club: The Warner Library Chess Club days from 10 to 11 a.m. at Temple Beth ‘Drop Your Pants’ Denim Recycling Initia- meets on the second, third and fourth Thursday Abraham, 25 Leroy Ave., Tarrytown. Classes Irvington Running Meetup: tive: Bring your worn denim clothes to the Group meets of the month from 6:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Call are also conducted on Saturdays at 9 a.m. for a Tarrytown Music Hall lobby collection box for multiple times per week to keep fit, keep in 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org. discussion of this week’s Torah reading during recycling into insulation and keep textile waste touch and have fun. Beginning runners always conservative services. Info: 631-1770. out of landfills. Visit http://bluejeansgogreen.org. welcome. Visit www.meetup.com/Irvington- Healthy Life Series: Phelps Memorial Hospital running-Meetup. Center in Sleepy Hollow offers the community Wine and Jazz Wednesdays: From 6 p.m. – 8 a wide range of programs on health-related

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May 2018 Adult Events at the highest tower out of balloons and masking tape in Tuesday 15 the time allotted will win a prize. Irvington Public Library Lunch Can Be Murder: The Mystery Book May 14 Group now meets at 11 a.m. The book that will The following events will be held at the Irvington be discussed this month is, Magpie Murders by Public Library, 12 South Astor St. Info: call 591- Make-Up: “Pre-Prom Make-Up Make Over” at Anthony Horowitz. 7840 or e-mail [email protected]. 3:30 p.m. All women are welcome to this event, even if prom was a long time ago. Saturday 19 May 4 May 21 Ripped & Sewn: Ripped & Sewn, a mini film series Memoir Writing Workshop: Catherine Wald’s documenting the foster care experience through Memoir Writing Workshop will meet on Fridays, Bead Makerspace: Perler Bead Makerspace at the eyes of foster children, will be screened from May 4, May 11, May 18 and May 25, from 1:30 3:45 p.m. - Bring your favorite characters to life 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The films will be: Family Rewrit- to 3:30 p.m. Free. Please register by phoning the with Perler Beads. ten, My Identity, and Feeling Wanted. For further library at (914) 591-7840, or online at irvingtonli- information, e-mail tliverpool@UWWP. org or brary.evanced.info/signup. May 31 call 2-1-1 to reserve as seating is limited. May 5 Book Tasting: At 5 p.m., “Eat, Taste, Read! Book Wednesday 23 Tasting Night,” a middle school event. We’ll have Art Exhibit: Melinda Tepler and Laura Clark books for every appetite. Join us in sampling a va- American Journalism Discussion: “Invasion of will be exhibiting monoprints and paintings from riety of really good middle school titles - some old, the Truth Snatchers – Is American Journalism May 2 through 30, in the library’s Martucci Gal- most new. We’ll also have something good to eat. in Trouble?” will be held at 7 p.m. Join a panel lery. The Martucci Gallery hours are: Mondays, of journalists and media experts as they explore Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, from 10 a.m. May 2018 Events at the Warner the current state of the news media in an age of to 5 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 Library “bubbles, tweets and fake news.” The program is a.m. to 9 p.m. An opening reception will be held sponsored by The Hudson Independent, your most from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The following events have been scheduled for March trusted source for local news and events. at the Warner Library, 121 N. Broadway in Tar- May 7 rytown. For more information call 631-7734 or visit Thursday 31 Morning Yoga: Morning Yoga with Nicole will warnerlibrary.org. Italian Culture: Italian culture will be discussed be held on Mondays from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. on by Carla Gambescia, author of La Dolce Vita Uni- May 7, 14 and 21. Telephone the library at 591- Tuesday 1 versity: An Unconventional Guide to Italian Culture 7840 to register. Holistic Wellness: Holistic Wellness for the from A-Z at 7 p.m. Young Family will be presented by the Heart-To- May 10 Hand Healing Center at 2 p.m. Call 631-7734 to Ongoing Learn About Reflexology: Learn about the sign up. Art Exhibit: Art created by Sleepy Hollow High holistic practice of reflexology from Advanced School students will be on display throughout Holistic Nurse Cathleen Bonvento from 7 to 8 Wednesday 2 May in the Art Gallery. p.m. Registration is requested. Phone 591-7840 or Mother’s Day Jewelry: Jewelery making with register online at

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Letters To the Editor: Thank you to the Irvington and Tarry- Consignment Shop Launches Recycling Effort town high school students who spoke out in a letter to me regarding gun violence To the Editor: customers shop at Trilogy, their money not that the experience of shopping at Trilogy is location on Main Street. These milestones recently published in The Hudson Inde- I am the proprietress of a small business only goes to support a small business, but something special, or that shopping usually have inspired me to take our recycling ef- pendent. And thank you to the Irvington in Tarrytown called Trilogy Consignment. also right back to people in this community. stresses them out, but they leave Trilogy feel- forts to the next level by collaborating with student, one of the authors of the letter, It’s a lovely place that makes me very proud. I recently learned that money spent at a local ing better than when they walked in. I of- a local non-profit, BEBeauty, for a recycling who accepted my invitation to join other Owning a consignment shop is not only my small business generates 3.5x more wealth ten hear customers claim that they get more initiative launching this spring. We want to students and me at a March 27th round- vocation, it is a collaborative environmental for the local economy compared to money complements on their Trilogy finds than help make it easier to recycle clothing and table discussion on this national crisis that effort with our ever-growing community of spent at a chain owned business. Consign- anything else they wear. I think what people make-up containers, and educate people must be addressed. customers and all the consignors who keep ment shops source their merchandise locally, notice when they give a complement is the about why it’s important to think about I wholeheartedly agree with you about Trilogy stocked with interesting, quality, working directly with people in their com- confidence that comes with doing some- these things. To learn more, come visit us or the need to listen to our youth. Since pre-loved items. I’m writing to celebrate our munities while increasing their local eco- thing enjoyable that also aligns with their check our website: consigntrilogy.com. young voices have risen up in the wake of customers and consignors for helping a lo- nomic benefit. values. Plus, finding that perfect something Nothing but good can come from us col- the Parkland shooting, I sense a real differ- cal small business thrive by participating in Consignment is the kind of thing where in a consignment shop is like meeting a new lectively making an effort to treat the land ence in Washington. The baby steps we’ve what is essentially the only recycling initia- the people who love it seek it out wher- friend that feels like an old friend, and that’s we live on with respect. So glad our river- seen on the legislative and regulatory fronts tive of its kind in Westchester. ever they go. It’s one of my favorite things a good feeling that lasts past the first wear. towns had a Happy Earth Day! Since opening, we have worked with to have someone new visit, who found us March 15th was the 4th anniversary of about 800 consignors, nearly all of them liv- because they were specifically looking to Trilogy opening in Tarrytown, and March Trilogy Consignment ing in Westchester. This means that when shop secondhand. Many customers tell me 3rd marked one year in our gorgeous new Heather Reid, Proprietor Propper Has the Right Stuff to Succeed as an Irvington Hanna Should Be Re-elected to Irvington Board of Education School Trustee To the Editor: a driving force for improving district com- To the Editor: vington Diversity Foundation (IDF), the Ir- I am writing in support of Michael Han- munications via email, Facebook and the There are two open seats on the Irving- vington Recreation and Parks Department, na’s candidacy for one of the open trustee District’s new website, which will launch ton Board of Education, and I believe Beth Irvington Activists, the Irvington Education positions on the Irvington School Board. over the summer. Propper should be elected to one of them Foundation (IEF), Clocktower Players, In- Michael will be seeking voter approval for a This past year, Michael took on the ad- on May 15. In short, Beth is a skilled at- divisible Westchester, Irvington Fundrais- second term on May 15. ditional responsibility as Board President torney and avid community volunteer who ing and Community Events (FACE), the Ir- As a former Board member myself, and of a newly expanded seven-member board, possesses all of the important characteristics vington About Safe Kids Coalition (iASK), one that served with him for two years, I am where he implemented governance best needed to be an effective and successful and the Rivertowns UJA. in an excellent position to offer this unquali- practices, improved new Board member board member. Professionally, Beth is an attorney who fied endorsement. training and communication, and focused Beth, her husband, and two children have has focused on public interest work as a Michael embodies the most important on making the Board meetings more effec- lived in Irvington for 14+ years. Their son prosecutor in Brooklyn, and has provided characteristics of an excellent Board mem- tive. is a 2015 Irvington High School gradu- pro bono assistance to the Pace Women’s ber: he is open-minded and always willing Michael’s family - his wife, Beth, and twin ate who currently attends NYU, and their Justice Center. As a former Board of Edu- to learn; he knows how to compromise daughters, Ruby and Kate - moved to Ir- daughter is an Irvington Middle School 6th cation President and Trustee, I wholeheart- when it is required; he believes in the power vington about 6 years ago, which in Irving- grader. Beth’s broad Irvington school dis- edly support Beth’s candidacy. She is ex- of the Board as a whole, not just one Board ton terms makes them relative newcomers. trict experience includes being an involved perienced, qualified and fully prepared to member; and he believes that a Board is But Michael’s gregarious and inclusive style parent at all grade levels through the Irving- help lead our schools through responsible most effective when a Board stays focused and his love for all things Irvington has made ton PTSA, particularly as Vice President of financing, prudent policy-making, and as- on its priorities. In addition, Michael is pa- him a fixture among Irvington community Legislation and Co-Chair of the Strategic tute guidance for the Superintendent. Beth tient, thoughtful and an excellent commu- projects, including the Historical Society, Legislative Advisory, Spring Luncheon, and is exactly the kind of insightful and open- nicator. the AsIFF film festival, the Half Moon Co- Winter Festival committees. She is also cur- minded leader we need on the Irvington It’s no surprise then, that Michael’s tenure op Board, and FACE community fundrais- rent Sixth Grade Parent for the PTSA. School Board. on the Board coincided with an especially ing activities. Michael is generous with his In addition to the schools, Beth has ac- Sincerely, productive period. He was instrumental in time when it means that he can help others. tively engaged in volunteering for the Ir- Tanya Hunt leading the completion of Irvington’s Stra- And helping others is exactly what Michael tegic Plan, 2014 capital bond projects and loves to do. launching Irvington’s first comprehensive Please vote for Michael on May 15th from School District Survey. During his tenure, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Main Street School. the Board also expanded student learning Editor Advertising Sales Director opportunities in STEM, clubs, athletics and Sincerely, RICK PEZZULLO SUZANNE STEPHANS the arts while keeping tax increases to under Philip Whitney [email protected] (914) 255-1314 1.5%. Lastly, while serving with me on the 914.631.6311 [email protected] Communications Committee, Michael was Office Manager Art Direction PAULA ROMANOW ETZEL WENDY TITTEL DESIGN 914.631.6311 [email protected] [email protected] Circulation Manager Propper has Passion and Skills to Serve Irvington Schools Ad Production Manager JOANNE M. TINSLEY Well TOM SCHUMACHER [email protected] [email protected] What’s Happening Editor Ad Sales Manager NEAL RENTZ, [email protected] To the Editor: community by spearheading efforts that We want to give our most enthusiastic en- connect village and school district events. JONATHAN MARSHALL Webmaster (914) 374-7564 Tim Thayer, [email protected] dorsement for Beth Propper in the May 15 She has always supported her fellow Irving- [email protected] Irvington School Board election. We have ton residents’ efforts to improve the village known Beth for almost 10 years. She is a through administrative policy and grass P.O. Box 336, Irvington, NY 10533 Published by the Hudson Valley News dedicated and passionate advocate for the roots environmental activism. We urge ev- Phone: 914.631.6311 Corporation: needs of all students and educators in the eryone to vote for Beth on Tuesday, May 15, Matthew Brennan, president; Wewbsite: www.thehudsonindependent.com Morey Storck, vice president; public schools, and has been an indispens- 2018 (at Main Street School, polls are open Contact Hudson Valley News Corporation: Robert Kimmel, Dean Gallea, Walter Montgomery, able resource as we navigate the Irvington from 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.) so we can all [email protected] Barrett Seaman school system with our children. As a leader be lucky enough to bring Beth’s high ethical Send listings for events/activities to: Editorial Board: Barrett Seaman, chair, of the PTSA Legislative Strategic Advisory standards, her passion and her dedication to [email protected] Kevin Brown, Paula Romanow Etzel, committee, Beth stays abreast of develop- the Irvington school board. Steven Gosset, Robert Kimmel, Alexander Rob- Send letters to the editor to: ments in educational policy and state man- erts, Maria Ann Roglieri, Morey Storck, Joanne M. dates that impact our school budget. She Cheryl and David Brandwein [email protected] Tinsley, Donald Whitely excels at bringing together members of the Irvington

30 The Hudson Independent May 2018 www.thehudsonindependent.com Youth Voices are Powerful in Gun Violence Debate Just For Laughs To the Editor: are actually big signals about the power of home from our great local high schools. We’re going to try something new at Thank you to the Irvington and Tarry- young people right now, and I will do ev- I’ll continue to hold discussions with The Indy: a comic strip. After all, don’t town high school students who spoke out erything in my power to support your calls students, to attend marches and rallies, to all good newspapers run comic strips? in a letter to me regarding gun violence for action in Congress and to keep the mo- speak on the floor of the House, to put for- This one’s called The New 60s and it’s location on Main Street. These milestones recently published in The Hudson Inde- mentum you have created alive. ward legislation to end gun violence, and nominally about folks once described have inspired me to take our recycling ef- pendent. And thank you to the Irvington While we haven’t been able to achieve all to vote my conscience on this issue that as Baby Boomers, but we think the hu- forts to the next level by collaborating with student, one of the authors of the letter, the meaningful reforms we need and would is as important as any other to the health mor it conveys touches all generations, a local non-profit, BEBeauty, for a recycling who accepted my invitation to join other like to have passed, let me assure you that and security of the American public. Most directly or indirectly. See for yourself. initiative launching this spring. We want to students and me at a March 27th round- for me and many of my colleagues in Con- of all, I’ll tell my colleagues to listen to The creators of this strip, which will help make it easier to recycle clothing and table discussion on this national crisis that gress, your concerns about gun violence, our children. Theirs are the most powerful run each month here on this page, make-up containers, and educate people must be addressed. your safety, and your future are absolutely voices in this debate, and it’s their turn to are a couple of former ad guys—cre- about why it’s important to think about I wholeheartedly agree with you about a priority. And while the NRA continues guide the conversation. ative types. Andy Landorf and John these things. To learn more, come visit us or the need to listen to our youth. Since to dictate how too many candidates con- Colquhoun (pronounced kol-hoon), check our website: consigntrilogy.com. young voices have risen up in the wake of duct their campaigns and how too many Congresswoman Nita Lowey Andy from Irvington, John from Nothing but good can come from us col- the Parkland shooting, I sense a real differ- elected officials vote, I’m proud to have (D-NY17/Rockland-Westchester) Bronxville. Andy was a copywriter, lectively making an effort to treat the land ence in Washington. The baby steps we’ve received an F on their report card, a grade with credits on commercials for Dawn, we live on with respect. So glad our river- seen on the legislative and regulatory fronts I hope none of our bright students takes Celebrex, Dr. Pepper and Jell-O (not towns had a Happy Earth Day! all together), among others. John is an illustrator and art director with clients Trilogy Consignment like Little Caesars, Outback Steakhouse Heather Reid, Proprietor and U.S. Bank. It was Andy who first came up with this idea. At first, they Hanna Should Be Re-elected to Irvington Board of Education toiled away at each other’s apartments, coming up with “embarrassing, funny a driving force for improving district com- and embarrassingly funny stories about munications via email, Facebook and the guys in their 60’s and the people who District’s new website, which will launch love and/or tolerate them.” Next, they over the summer. developed an amusing cast of charac- This past year, Michael took on the ad- ters, read old “Calvin and Hobbes” ditional responsibility as Board President strips, thought up and shot down tons of a newly expanded seven-member board, of other ideas and filled sketchbooks where he implemented governance best with drawings until finally, they had practices, improved new Board member to admit - “this thing might actually training and communication, and focused work.” on making the Board meetings more effec- We agreed, and we hope you do too. tive. Michael’s family - his wife, Beth, and twin daughters, Ruby and Kate - moved to Ir- vington about 6 years ago, which in Irving- ton terms makes them relative newcomers. But Michael’s gregarious and inclusive style and his love for all things Irvington has made him a fixture among Irvington community projects, including the Historical Society, the AsIFF film festival, the Half Moon Co- op Board, and FACE community fundraising activities. Michael is generous with his time when it means that he can help others. And helping others is exactly what Michael loves to do. Please vote for Michael on May 15th from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Main Street School.

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