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February 2014 Serving Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow, Irvington, Scarborough-on-Hudson and Ardsley-on-Hudson Vol. XI, No. 2 Tarrytown Worker Developers Prepared to Buy Thankful for Escaping Vacated GM Waterfront Site

by Robert Kimmel proval of a site plan that is consistent with a Broken Ice Plunge special permit granted by Sleepy Hollow to

Photo by Rick Pezzullo GM in 2011. by Rick Pezzullo General Motors’ 96 acres of land along The special permit allows for the con- the Sleepy Hollow waterfront, dormant for struction of up to 1,177 residential units One minute, Tarrytown Recreation Department 17 years and the focus of past legal battles, along with retail shops, office space and the worker Eddie Greene was clearing the seemingly has moved a step forward to being built up possible inclusion of a 140-room hotel. The rock solid Tarrytown Lakes for ice skating for the as a mixed-use residential and commercial total structures would cover just more than first time in three years. The next minute, he was site. GM has agreed to sell the land it va- half of the site, with a small facility for vil- fighting to save himself from possibly drowning cated in 1996 to a partnership formed by lage services and open space possibly taking when the plow he was operating suddenly was swal- two development companies. up the remaining land. Any changes to that lowed up by the cracked ice. Sleepy Hollow Mayor Ken Wray disclosed permit, according to Wray, would require “It was like a trap door and the back of the ma- at a recent Village Board of Trustees meet- village approval. However, in regard to the chine went down,” Greene recalled about his working that GM had reached an accord late last developers, the mayor said that, “We look place ordeal on the morning of January 23. “I was year with an alliance linking Diversity Real- forward to working with them very closely scared. I was caught off guard.” ty Developers, of New Jersey, and SunCal, a in the next few months. It’s been a long Greene, 45, has worked for the village full-time California developer. The financial arrange- 16/17 years.” Eddie Greene is grateful for ev- for 24 years, the last 14 in the Recreation Depart- eryone who came to his aid. ments have not been disclosed. With the special permit expiring in Sep- ment. He and other workers checked eight differ- A due diligence period during which the tember, it is expected that the developers ent locations on the lake to ensure the ice was thick partnership could step back from a sale will produce a site plan by the summer enough for skating. It measured six inches and more in all spots, well above the four-inch agreement ends this month. In addition, months. Optimism was expressed by some recommended depth. the prospective developers must appear village officials that familiarity of the site on “We can’t dig 50 holes to say you can skate here and you can skate there,” Village Admin- before the Village Planning Board for ap- Continued on page 6 istrator Michael Blau noted. “This is Mother Nature. I can’t control this and nobody else can either. Why was the ice not thick at that point? I’m trying to find if there is anyone with expertise out there who can help Pembroke Park Waiting to us with this. We’re very pleased that Eddie came out of

PAID this very, very well.” Blossom in Spring PRSRT STD Photo by Westover Landscape Design U.S. POSTAGE U.S.

PERMIT NO. 971 PERMIT NO. Greene was in the center of the lake where the pri- WHITE PLAINS, NY WHITE PLAINS, mary ice skating area was set to be designated at about 10:30 a.m. when he said three-quarters of his machin- ery went under, and water quickly rushed into the cab where he was sitting. The 215-pound lifelong village resident soon found himself under water and holding his breath before he was able to grab on to the cab and engine and pull himself to a safe area. He was quickly met by a Good Samaritan with a blanket and fellow employees, along with village police officers and fire department personnel who helped him get out of his drenched clothing. “Everything was just survival mode, using basic in- stincts,” Greene said. “I never thought about dying. I just thought about getting out of the water. I thank God that I had Under Armor on underneath. Thank Pembroke Park, the newest landscaped der construction, Pembroke Park was God I’m alive but just imagine if we had 200 people amenity in Tarrytown’s waterfront devel- designed by Tarrytown resident Robert out there.” opment, Hudson Harbors, is waiting to Welsch, owner and chief landscape de- Greene was transported to Westchester Medical Cen- blossom this spring, giving residents a signer of Westover Landscape Design, in ter, where he was treated for hypothermia and released lush, green parkscape for quiet relaxation, collaboration with Rob Flynn of Flynn after about two-and-a-half hours. He had some time recreation and visual enjoyment. Nestled Stone, and planted by Welsch’s talented off with his girlfriend and two-month-old daughter be- in between the carriage houses now un- Continued on page 5 Continued on page 6 www.thehudsonindependent.com Five Incumbents Seek New Terms in Village Elections by Rick Pezzullo Basher, who has lived in the village for The Republican Party in Tarrytown didn’t Running for a second term is Jennifer Lo- 54 years, has been on the Board of Trust- publicly announce a slate by press time and bato-Church. A lifelong village resident, she Voters in the villages of Tarrytown and ees for 22 years. Hoyt, a 32-year volunteer Chairman Nick Morabito could not be served on the village’s Zoning Board before Sleepy Hollow will see some familiar names firefighter with Consolidated Engine Co. #1 reached for comment. joining the Board of Trustees in 2012. on the ballot when they go to the polls on and a senior manager with Regeneron Phar- Meanwhile, in Sleepy Hollow, the Demo- The third candidate on the ticket is Doro- March 18th, as five incumbent trustees are maceuticals, is a 51-year resident and has cratic Committee selected two incumbents thy Handelman, who has lived in the village seeking reelection. been a trustee for eight years. McGee, who and a political newcomer for three available for more than 20 years. Trustee Susan Mac- In Tarrytown, trustees Tom Basher, Robert served on the Board of Education for 12 seats during its caucus last month. Farlane, who founded the volunteer group Hoyt and Mary McGee were endorsed by years before being elected as a trustee eight Karin Wompa, a 19-year resident, was ‘Friends of Horan’s Landing and Sleepy Tarrytown United and the Democratic Party. years ago, is a 47-year resident. unanimously chosen to head the ticket as Hollow Riverfront Park’ and was elected to she vies for a fourth two-year term. Wompa the board two years ago, has decided not to chairs the Downtown Revitalization Com- seek another term. mittee and reestablished the Environmental No word if the Sleepy Hollow Democrats Advisory Council. She also serves on the will face any opposition in next month’s GM Committee. election. Photo by Sunny McLean Sunny Photo by Feiner Calls for New Bridge to be Named for Pete Seeger “I have been swamped with emails and phone calls from Pete Seeger fans who are excited about the possibility of naming the Tappan Zee Bridge for Pete Seeger,” Tarrytown trustees Robert Hoyt, Mary McGee and Tom Basher. Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said. Feiner has been leading an effort to have the new bridge named for the famous folk singer who died at age 94 late last month. Among the many social causes Seeger promoted was the cleanup of the Hudson River, and he was the driving force behind the building of the Clearwater Sloop, a symbol of his environmental pursuits. “If the Tappan Zee Bridge is named for Pete Seeger, we will honor a man who led the fight for a cleaner river,” the supervisor added. Feiner said he is “writing to the Governor and members of the New York State Legislature and will urge them to consider naming the new Tappan Zee Bridge in honor and in memory of Pete Seeger.”

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2 The Hudson Independent February 2014 www.thehudsonindependent.com Change of Use Puts Mint At Odds with Village over Parking

termine if the amounts originally set make by Janie Rosman sense for the village and the downtown businesses. “The Jaranes still have to go be- When Mint Premium Foods outgrew its fore the Planning Board (for change of use) 18 Main Street address in Tarrytown, own- and the parking is part of that review,” Blau er Hassan Jarane moved across the street said. “Once they received Planning Board to quadruple the shop he opened in 2003 approval, they would have to pay into the and, at the same time, increased his finan- fund.” cial obligations to the village. Under advice of their attorney, the Ja- Mint’s new address was formerly occu- ranes declined to speak with The Hudson pied by an antiques store, and the change Independent. Null did not reply to emails of use required increased parking in the Re- or phone calls. stricted Retail zoning district. Blau said once the fund (currently Village Code states a retail or personal $3,000) “reaches an amount where it is service, business or establishment is re- truly feasible to do something, we will look quired to have a minimum of one off-street to locations where we can create additional parking space per employee, plus one space lots or possibly deck a parking lot, but that for each 300 square feet of gross floor area. is well down the road.” If a business owner is unable to pay into the Tarrytown’s northern and southern parking fund, he or she will have to lease the neighbors have no parking funds. same number of spaces required per Village Revenue in Irvington “comes from park- Code, and make sure those spaces are used ing meters at the aqueduct lot, the train only by customers and employees. station, and Ardsley (Ardsley-on-Hudson), Formerly, property owners could pay and from parking permits,” Irvington $1,000 each for up to five parking spaces Clerk-Treasurer Brenda M. Jeselnik point- needed, in lieu of off-street parking, into a ed out. The village has neither a fund nor Jitney Fund. Because the jitney was rarely “a vehicle in place to collect funds from used, the village stopped running it and merchants.” created a parking fund on May 6, 2013. Expense is incurred, she added, from “It only affects a merchant when they parking enforcement officers. are changing locations, or a new merchant However, Village Administrator Larry comes to the village, and the use in the Schopfer said new construction in the business is a change of use,” Village Ad- Irvington needs to meet parking require- ministrator Michael Blau explained. “The ments as outlined in the Village Code. He parking fund also provides much greater explained change of uses in existing struc- flexibility to business owners in the down- tures in the business district are “grandfa- town commercial district should they need thered” because the requirement for park- to supply parking pursuant to the Zoning ing for all business uses other than medical Code.” is the same Niall Cain AIA LEED Per the current fee structure — from one Sleepy Hollow Village Administrator to five spaces @ $2,500 per space is $7,500; Anthony Giaccio said the Village Board 2012 & 2013 from six to 10 spaces @ $5,000 per space previously considered such a fund. Best Design is $25,000, and from 11 to 15 spaces @ “Most of the businesses have been grand- Awards $10,000 per space is $50,000 —Jarane fathered in with regards to parking require- Winner owes the village $82,500 for Mint. ments, or they have gotten variances from Westchester The day after his meeting with Alberta the Zoning Board,” Giaccio said. Home M. Jarane and her attorney, William Null, Acknowledging that the village “does see Blau wrote in a memo to Mayor Drew Fix- this as a potential problem in attracting ell and the Board of Trustees, “Mint is will- new businesses,” he said, “at the same time Specializing in ing to pay into the fund, but they believe certain areas of the village have high den- Residential & the cost is excessive.” sity and cannot accommodate additional While there’s no payment plan, the on-street parking.” Commercial board is reviewing the per-space cost to de- Design Visit our website for a selection ® of recent SQUINT projects Best Design Best of PTOMETRY Everything Private Residence Dobbs Ferry NY 2011 Westchester eye exams frames contact lenses Home Magazine Tues: 9-5 · Wed: 11-7 914.478.3448 Thu, Fri: 11-5 · Sat: 10-3 Dr. Debra Bernstein 68 Main Street www.nccstudio.com Sun, Mon: CLOSED Irvington, NY www.squintoptometry.com VSP Provider 914-231-7557 Orissa Restaurant & Wine Bar Dobbs Ferry NY www.thehudsonindependent.com February 2014 The Hudson Independent 3 Irvington’s Streetscape Design Project Moves Forward by Paula Romanow Etzel are: Ann Acheson, Ken Bernstein, Michael Street, a process also referred to as “buying Main Street is a quarter-mile hilly artery Bradley, John Canning, Steve Caporal, the wires.” The unattractive and increasing- With many competing needs, and a stead- that brings commuters, shoppers, theater- Larry Frascella, Ellen Galano, Connie Ke- ly dense tangle of utility wires obstructing fast love of Hudson River views from Main goers, school buses, baby strollers, students, hoe, Kenneth Lewis, Anne Myers, Gerrie the panoramic view of the Hudson River Street, the Village of Irvington has wrestled delivery trucks, garbage trucks, coffee drink- Shaprio, and Amy Sherwood. has been a source of concern for many resi- for years with how to keep trees alive, pe- ers and house-hunters all to the same shared The village has requested that Saratoga dents who feel their love affair with the view destrians safe, garbage cleared, stores pros- space in the Village center. provide a researched cost estimate for the has developed an unwelcome intruder. perous, storm water controlled, visitors in- Saratoga Associates proposed a six-month removal of the overhead wires on Main formed, streets clean, sidewalks inviting and timeline to produce a master planning doc- parking plentiful-- without looking like a ument for Irvington Village, informed by cookie-cutter community. three or four sessions with a Steering Com- In July, 2013, the village issued a request mittee of stakeholder residents, three public Irvington One of Safest Places for proposals to create a planning document input meetings, and by their own experi- to help guide the community through this ence-based professional vision. Ultimately in State complex set of needs. Seven consulting a visual presentation of the master plan, groups (which included engineers, land- and a detailed planning document will be The Village of Irvington was recently to property crimes, according to our scape architects, architects, horticulturists, delivered that can provide a clear road map ranked one of the safest places in New findings. For comparison, the place that traffic specialists, historic preservationists for an integrated streetscape plan for the vil- York State by a national online real es- ranked the lowest in this category was and other professionals) submitted detailed lage. tate brokerage. Johnson City, which recorded 1,087 proposals with specific deliverables and Trustee Connie Kehoe noted that the Movoto Real Estate studied FBI crime property crimes (nearly all thefts) for its timelines. Streetscape Design project addressed a re- statistics from 2012 of municipalities 15,134 residents,” Movoto stated. At the December 2, 2013 meeting, the cent increased concern by the Board of with a population of at least 5,000 and For the study, Movoto studied violent Board of Trustees unanimously approved Trustees: excessive vehicle speed and pe- found Irvington to be the fourth “safest crime (rape, murder, assault), property a contract with one of them: Saratoga As- destrian safety on Main Street. She told city” in New York. The Village of Bri- crime (theft, burglary, motor vehicle sociates - to fulfill the Board’s commit- The Hudson Independent, “Our Main Street arcliff Manor was second and the Vil- thefts) and the chance of a resident be- ment to create a master design plan to needs appealing, convenient and safe public lage of Pleasantville sixth. The Town of ing a victim of a crime. guide improvements to the village’s central spaces, where we are enticed to sit and chat Elmira finished first. Overall, 213 mu- The city which ranked the worst on business district. At that meeting Mayor with neighbors and friends. This is good nicipalities were looked at. the list of the safest cities in New York Brian Smith commented that he believed for local business and good for that sense of “This small village of 6,503 within the was Niagara Falls, which had a total of the “project is set up to be successful;” and community we treasure here in Irvington.” Town of Greenburgh had a scant 23 re- 3,582 reported crimes for 50,356 resi- Trustee Walter Montgomery characterized The first meeting of the Steering Com- ported crimes in 2012 (three burglaries dents. the process, culminating in the recommen- mittee was scheduled for January 23, facili- and 20 thefts). This made the village the dation of Saratoga Associates, as “thorough tated by principals from Saratoga Associ- eighth safest place on list when it came —Rick Pezzullo and thoughtful.” ates. Members of the Steering Committee

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4 The Hudson Independent February 2014 www.thehudsonindependent.com beam trees in addition to four specimen Get Your 3 a.m. Pembroke London Plane Trees provide shade cano- Continued from page 1 pies in each quadrant. Summer fl owering Haircut While You hydrangeas and blushing pink knock-out staff . roses surround the central fountain. In ad- Can in Sleepy Welsch has created a classic old-world dition, astilbe, painted ferns, verbena, sal- European stroll garden, the main feature via, lantana and other fl owering annuals Hollow of which is a 20-foot wide bluestone foun- and perennials will provide color, texture tain centrally located from which stem four and ornamental beauty. Oversize containers quadrants with two main axes paths. Blue- planted with a riot of colorful annuals will by Elaine Marranzano stone paths surround the entire perimeter add interest throughout the park space. New NY of the one-acre park. Th e iconic 1939 World’s Fair benches, Anyone in dire need of a haircut at three “Our job, really, was to give the park clas- designed by Robert Moses and Kenneth in the morning may soon have to leave sic lines and a classic landscape architecture Lynch, are located strategically around the Bridge Update Sleepy Hollow to get it. that would give it form and structure as well fountain. And there’s plenty of lawn for Th e village is considering enacting a as four season interest,” said Welsch. picnicking and play. Landscape lighting il- by Brian Conybeare law prohibiting barber shops and hair sa- Pembroke Park’s plant palette is quiet luminates the pathways, up-lighting into lons from operating between 10 p.m. and and restrained, with solid forms and lines. the Hornbeams provides drama, and the Construction continues on the New 7 a.m. While the law would pertain to all Welsch described the evergreen taxus (yew) 12-foot high fountain water jet will be lit NY Bridge project, though the bitter such establishments, it would eff ectively hedges, which act as a border as well as a pe- at night. winter weather has created some chal- impact only one – that is D’john’s Barber rimeter between the strolling portion of the “Our design intent,” explained Welsch, lenges. Shop at 85-87 Cortlandt Street. Th e shop park and each individual carriage house’s “is along classic, European lines that elicit Strong snow storms and unusually is the only one in the village open to the backyard or private space, as the “solid serenity and contemplation. “ While each cold temperatures last month repeat- wee hours and patrons are leaving more be- workhorses” of the garden. Hornbeams, individual carriage house is unique in its edly caused ice to develop on the Hud- hind than just hair clippings. Kousa Dogwoods and Little Leaf Lindens façade, all feature huge windows that look son River this winter. As a result, Tap- “People loiter in front, leave trash and contribute color as well as variety of tree out into the park. “It is my hope,” Wel- pan Zee Constructors, LLC (TZC), beer bottles on the sidewalks and make shapes to the overall park design. sch off ered, “that this spectacular view into the project’s design-builder, was twice noise,” said Sleepy Hollow police offi cer Twenty-four matching European Horn- Pembroke Park ties it all in.” forced to temporarily suspend some Wendy Yancey at a January 28 public hear- operations on the river for safety rea- ing before the Sleepy Hollow Board of sons. Despite the weather, construc- Trustees. “We found one man snorting tion work continued on the landing cocaine directly in front of the shop and areas in Tarrytown and South Nyack. kids under the age of 18 hanging out there River work is back on track and the at all hours.” entire project remains on schedule and A review of police records show that on budget, overall. there have been 36 calls to 85-87 Cortlandt If you’d like to see the progress being Street in two years involving noise, crowd made for yourself, you can check out control, bottles being thrown, smoking our 24-hour construction cameras on pot, public drinking and littering. Accord- our website: NewNYBridge.com. ing to some, the barber shop is functioning Safety is a top priority on the project more like a social club. and we urge all drivers to keep their “Barbershops being open at that time of eyes on the road while crossing the night is typical in the Bronx, but not here existing Tappan Zee Bridge. You can in a quiet village,” wrote Milvia Torres in a safely view the construction work from letter to the Sleepy Hollow Board of Trust- the comfort of your computer screen ees. “I notice people (inside D’john’s Barber or from the shoreline. Shop) watching TV, socializing and doing One sight everyone seems to be look- more hanging than anything else.” Torres ing forward to is the arrival of the I Lift wrote she is “uncomfortable” walking past NY super crane. Its 6,000 mile jour- the group congregating in front of D’john’s ney from California to the New NY as she makes her way home late at night. Bridge project site began on December Th e shop’s owner, John Fernandez, ac- 22 and continues as the fl oating crane, knowledges that there are problems, but formally called the “Left Coast Lifter,” insists his business is not the problem. completed its transit through the Pan- “I am being harassed by the police,” said ama Canal on January 17. Fernandez, who made his remarks through With a boom length of 328 feet and an interpreter at the public hearing. “It a 1,900-ton lift capacity, the I Lift NY bothers me to see a police offi cer sitting will allow TZC to construct the new outside of my business. Th e people hang- bridge and demolish the exiting bridge ing-out there have nothing to do with my safely and more effi ciently. Th e ex- business.” traordinary lifting capability of I Lift Local resident Justin Walters spoke-up NY will enable TZC to construct giant on behalf of Fernandez. modular sections of the new bridge at “It is not fair to target the barbershop,” an assembly yard along the Hudson. he said. “Other businesses like Walgreens Th ese sections, weighing 900 to 1,100 and McDonalds are open 24 hours. John Since 1980 tons, will then be brought to the con- came over here from the D.R. (Domini- struction site by barge and installed can Republic) and most of the clientele is by the I Lift NY crane. 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6 The Hudson Independent February 2014 www.thehudsonindependent.com Town’s Approval Paves Way for Sleepy Hollow Water Tank by Robert Kimmel reserve, which the mayor has called “cru- cial,” it was unlikely that those two projects With the Town of Mount Pleasant giving could be developed, he said. He had also its approval for the construction of a new explained that, with two tanks operational, Sleepy Hollow 1.6 million gallon water one could be shut down for repairs without reservoir tank, the village will finally see its exposing residents to water use restrictions stored water reserve meet New York State as has happened in the past. regulations. The village will have to issue bonds to Hudson Valley Surgical Group are the experts in Sleepy Hollow Mayor Ken Wray said he help pay for the new tank, according to minimally invasive surgical techniques that oﬀer expects the new tank to be “completed and Wray. He acknowledged that Sleepy Hol- quality-of-life approach to fully operational” before the end of this low water rates will increase somewhat surgery. In year. to meet the construction bonds costs. The tank will be located off Lake While a definitive price tag for the surgeons take the Road, in a hilly area, a good distance new tank has not been disclosed behind the Kykuit mansion. Its as of this report, past estimates “With over 4,000 minimally . location in that area came about by the village for previously invasive hernia surgeries, when the National Trust for proposed reserve tanks, and Dr. Lau was my only choice.” Historic Preservation agreed, their required infrastructure, Hudson Valley last summer, to provide pipes, landscaping, and such, Sleepy Hollow with a 99- have run from between $2 Robert Raniolo, MD & Har Chi Lau, MD Surgical Group year lease for an easement to and $3 million to as high as Castle Connolly’s Top Doctor™ in America 777 N. Broadway, Suite 204, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 build there. The agreement $5 million. There will no cost ©2014 Hudson Valley Surgical Group | All Rights Reserved. 914.631.3660 | HudsonValleySurgeons.com ended years of searching by the to the village for the use of the village for an ideal site to build a land. new tank. The Kykuit estate, the onetime Rising barely a foot off ground level, residence of four generations of the Rock- with its bulk in the ground, the new tank efeller family, is now an historic site of the will not be an eyesore, village officials -as National Trust. The Rockefeller Brothers sert. Sleepy Hollow will keep its existing Fund operates and maintains the estate. 800,000 gallon water tank in the Rocke- Historic Hudson Valley operates tours of feller State Park. Built in 1926 on the then the building and land. Rockefeller estate, and since expanded, it Sleepy Hollow buys its water from New presently provides only about half of what York City, drawing off the Catskill Aque- the state requires that the village should duct as it flows south toward the Tarrytown Celebrate your Valentine have for a one-day back up water reserve. Lakes. The water is fed into the village’s with dinner at Together, the two tanks will handily exceed pumping station along the Lakes, where it the capacity requirement. is treated and pumped to the current stor- Blue Hill at Stone Barns Wray had stressed the urgency of in- age tank in the Park Preserve. From there it creasing the village’s water supply with the is distributed throughout the village. Prob- expected development of the former GM lems with the water supply have occurred plant site on the waterfront and additional when major storms have caused heavy tur- residential construction at the former Castle bidity in upstate reservoirs, and New York Valentines' Feast at $258 per person Oil location. Lacking the increased water has shut off the aqueduct. not inclusive of tax and gratuity

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Call Paul Bessolo at 914.333.0420 RockIslandSound.com • Rock Island Sound, 6 Main St., Tarrytown www.thehudsonindependent.com February 2014 The Hudson Independent 7 Mt. Pleasant Changes Police Chief after Federal Porn Charges by Rick Pezzullo Fanelli, 54, who worked for Mount ed, Fanelli could face a maximum 10 years Pleasant Police for 32 years and took over in jail and a $250,000 fine. The Town of Mount Pleasant has a new as chief November 1 of last year, is accused “Given the allegations, this case is par- top cop in charge after former Police Chief by federal Homeland Security investigators ticularly disturbing and sad,” said U.S. Brian Fanelli was suspended following his of downloading more than 120 files con- Attorney Preet Bharara. “A senior law en- arrest for allegedly downloading and pos- taining images and videos of what authori- forcement officer, sworn to uphold the law, sessing child pornography. ties determined was child pornography. stands accused of breaking the law. And it Paul Oliva, Jr., a 25-year veteran in the A federal judge released Fanelli on a is the law designed to protect the young- police force, was appointed acting chief $50,000 personal recognizance bond. He est and most vulnerable of our population by the town board on January 28. He will is being electronically monitored and is from vile exploitation.” earn $135,518, the same salary Fanelli was due back in court February 19. If convict- The town board is planning to review paid until he was arrested at his Mahopac the civil service list for a permanent police home on January 23. Suspended Police Chief Brian Fanelli chief within the next three months. Owner of Veterans Memorial Building Looking For a New Tenant by Morey Storck nado-proof.” The opening night fanfare latest-model projector. Movies such as abled American Veterans. was provided by a suffragette rally, two or- Douglas Fairbanks in “The Mark of Zorro” With the exception of a few private par- The sign outside identifies an unremark- chestra presentations, and speeches by no- were drawing large crowds, but in 1921, ties, the Veterans Memorial Building has able tan-colored building as the “Veterans tables from across the state. The first movie because of the same financial problems that been closed for a few years. Today, Douglas Memorial Building.” Inside, a small ma- shown was “The Virginian.” Seating capac- plagued previous theater tenants, 57 Main Benson and Hudson Homes are working hogany bar stands alone without stools. On ity was 800, including 240 seats in the bal- Street closed forever as a movie house. with still-active veterans to find a new own- a facing wall are hung forgotten plaques; cony. However, box office receipts alone After the inclined floor was again re- er and a new tenant for 57 Main Street. old trophies occupy a dusty shelf. In the were not enough to sustain the theater. It moved and flat flooring again reinstalled, adjoining kitchen, a heavy-duty, cast-iron, closed on June 14, 1916. Some realtors, the space was rented out as a used car six burner stove and oven no longer takes at the time, felt that if the building had dealership for a few months and, as some orders. Further inside, a large auditorium had one or two more floors for businesses old-timers remember, a bowling alley. suitable as a theater, a ballroom, or con- and rental meeting rooms, it might have But, later in 1921, Robert Goldblatt, then St. Pat’s Parade vention hall lies vacant. Overhead, a false succeeded. the owner of the Tarrytown Music Hall, ceiling cuts the look and size of the room, The theater reopened in August 1916 un- bought the property and gave it to the vet- Committee while below the wooden floor is dirty and der a new management which also owned erans of World War I with the stipulation cluttered. At the far end is a cut-down ver- a chain of movie houses in New York City. that it could not be used as a theater. It Selects Paul sion of a theater stage, which seems the only A cooling system had been installed, plus later became known as the Veterans Me- evidence of the building’s previous history. a hardwood floor for dancing. However, morial Building, serving as a collective Hill Crest Theater was opened at 57 after only two years, it closed without a home for many veterans groups including Clark as Event’s Main Street as its first occupant on Oc- profit. Next, it was taken over by A.B. the American Legion, Sleepy Hollow Bar- tober 20, 1915 by Leslie B. Van Scoy. It Samuelson of New York who completely racks, the William E. Donohue Post 205, Grand Marshall featured Westchester’s first inclined floor renovated it by restoring the inclined floor, Catholic War Veterans, and the Mount and was advertised as fireproof and “tor- installing a Seaburg organ and buying the Pleasant-Greenburgh Chapter 39 of Dis- Leading the Tarrytown Sleepy Hollow St. Patrick’s Day parade as it marches through the villages Sunday, March 16, will be local resident Paul Clarke. “Winter Blues” Clarke’s selection as the parade’s Grand Marshall was announced this past month by the Parade Committee’s Chairman, Fundraiser a Success Thomas P. Kennedy. The local Wearers of the Green will celebrate their patron Saint, with the 18th The excitement was palpable at Captain Lawrence Brewery annual St. Pat’s Parade as they proceed in Elmsford in January. It was the first Winter Blues fundrais- north promptly at 1:30 p.m. from Main er for the Sleepy Hollow Performing Arts Boosters (SHPAB) – Street in Tarrytown up Broadway to an offshoot of the Music Department at Sleepy Hollow Mid- Beekman Avenue in Sleepy Hollow and dle and High School. The program was chock full, and the then west to Kendall Avenue. event sold out. At 7 p.m. came the first attraction – Four Piece Accompanying the Grand Marshall at Racket, a band comprising fathers from the district. They were the lead of the parade will be his aides, followed by a Teacher’s band featuring David Dileo – WI El- Josephine Galgano, Sleepy Hollow, ementary School Strings Teacher and Orchestra Conductor, Wayne T Jeffers Jr., White Plains, Peggy and Brittney Trenczer – Sleepy Hollow Middle and High Lockwood, Cortlandt Manor, John Ma- School Strings Teacher and Orchestra conductor; Alumni so- lone, Sr., White Plains, Bob McLough- loists; Dominic Chianese of The Sopranos fame; favorite local lin, Dobbs Ferry, Rodney “Cha Cha” band Juke Joint featuring the wind section from the New York Rodriquez, Sleepy Hollow, Geri Win- City Ballet; and All Banged Up. terroth, Irvington, and Patricia Chemka The music never stopped. “I can’t believe this was the first Speranza, Hastings-on-Hudson. time we had this event! It should have happened a long time Grand Marshall Clarke and his ago,” said Glenn Taylor of Sleepy Hollow. It wasn’t just the aides will be officially installed at the music that made the night spectacular, but the enthusiasm Westchester Manor, Hastings-on-Hud- of the crowd and the community spirit. Most came from the son, 7 p.m., Friday, February 28. A 10 school district, but others were drawn by a night of music a.m. Mass at the Church of the Trans- and the flavors of Captain Lawrence. The combination was figuration, 268 South Broadway, March New Year’s Baby: James Aquilia came into the world short- an outstanding success and at the end of the night SHPAB 16, will begin activities on Parade Day. ly after 2014 began as he was born 12:24 a.m. New Year’s had raised over $13,000. Proceeds will be used to subsidize This year’s parade is dedicated to the Day at Phelps Memorial Hospital Center. Aquilia weighed the High School musical, Bye Bye Birdie, currently in produc- United Irish Counties. St. Patrick’s Day six pounds, five ounces and the proud parents are Allison tion, and other needed items including musical instruments this year actually falls on a day following Emmett and Joe Aquilia. for the high school/middle school orchestra, band, and chorus the parade, Monday, March 17. programs.

8 The Hudson Independent February 2014 www.thehudsonindependent.com Business News Whimsies Incognito to Close After 25 Years in Tarrytown Photo credit: Neal Rentz by Neal Rentz of the changing economy and the changing landscape of Tarrytown.” Tarrytown is going to lose a bit of its In a post to the community on her store’s whimsy this month. blog, Golabek wrote about her decision. Whimsies Incognito, a shop that has “I have been blessed to be able to prosper been offering an eclectic selection of items, over these years and do something that I will be closing after 25 years of operation love — which is the most important thing in mid-February. in life,” she wrote. “Whimsies was always The jewelry and gift shop’s owner Jac- the shop around the corner. Greetings and queleen Golabek recently spoke about smiles were exchanged as people stopped her store, which has been located at 35 S. by. Retail has always been for me about Broadway for the past five years. In late connecting with people.” January, she was holding a “Retirement “Unfortunately, the landscape of retail Sale” at the store with all items available at has changed dramatically over the quarter a 30 percent discount. century I’ve been in business,” she stated. Golabek explained how her shop got its “Years ago, the norm in the retail business name a quarter of was company rep- a century ago. The resentatives com- idea for the name ‘‘This personalized level of service ing to the store, “came to me from has gone to the wayside in favor of and showing us an ornament I saw paper catalogs and shopping online.’’ their products in in a Neiman Mar- — Jacqueleen Golabek person. We got cus catalog,” she re- to take a tactile called. “They called look at the beauti- it ‘whimsical’ and I just took a little varia- ful things that would eventually make it tion of the name.” to our shelves. This personalized level of Golabek said her store offers items that service has gone to the wayside in favor of are “beautiful things that also have uses.” paper catalogs and shopping online. Even Pottery, clocks, clothing, and picture trade shows have lost their momentum, as frames are just some of the beautiful, yet costs of wholesale exhibiting have steadily Jacqueleen Golabek, shown above with her dogs, will close Whimsies Incognito in functional items offered at her shop, many risen while attendance has dropped off.” mid-February after 25 years. that Golabek purchased at professional Technology has also had a major impact wholesale trade shows that she regularly on her store,” Golabek noted. attended. “Computers allow people to shop 24/7 will ask if you have an online store. Be it Golabek also said she did not “want to Golabek said 2014 was the right time to at the click of a button, making it at times at that moment they don’t have a need for be the boss anymore.” She said she had no close her shop. “It’s hard. Twenty-five years hard to compete as a brick and mortar that piece of pottery … or can’t make up immediate plans on where she wanted to is a long time to dedicate,” she said. There store. For every customer that takes a look their mind… or dollars are scarce. They live or what she wanted to do with her life, were “a lot of different reasons” for her de- around the shop and enjoys the mix of want to shop as their schedule allows,” she adding she was looking for “a new adven- cision, Golabek noted. “It’s a culmination products, at least one-third (maybe more) stated. ture.” Care for Environment at Eco Green Cleaners in Tarrytown by Robert Kimmel ings. fine, I wanted to go to a friendly environ- Concern for the environment ment and invest in changing all of our fa- Ecology was on his mind when Ray Lee extends beyond the use of eco- cilities.” took over his father’s dry cleaning busi- friendly machines with non- Lee is a graduate of design school, so ness just over five years ago, and he moved toxic chemicals in his shops, when he decided to join the business, he quickly to make the operation environ- Lee explained. “We use biode- said, “I changed the names, logos and mentally friendly. The latest confirmation gradable plastic.” And for “no- signs.” Lee keeps a hand in all the stores, of that pursuit is Eco Green Cleaners, the plastic requests,” the shops also traveling among them, and he noted that, newly opened shop at 57A N. Broadway have recyclable garment covers, “My father takes care of quality controls.” in Tarrytown. Lee said. “We try not to use a He related that both his father and mother One of the main differences between lot of plastic,” he added. “We were “expert tailors.” While Lee’s wife regular dry cleaning establishments, and use less chemicals and even in Juliana had helped in the business, a five- ones that promote ecology, Lee explained laundry, we use a natural deter- month-old child keeps her busy now at is that, “our cleaners don’t use perc.” That gent, with no harsh chemi- home. non-perc standard is also the same for all cals.” EcoGreen Cleaners is in expansion other of the family’s Eco Green Cleaner’s “My father has mode. “I like Tarrytown,” Lee said in ex- shops located in Armonk, Bronxville and been in this plaining that he became aware of the loca- Pleasantville. business for tion while traveling through the village. “I The most commonly used chemical sol- more than was looking for a good spot for a couple vent among dry cleaners has been perc, 25 years, of years. We are planning to open another short for perchloroethylene. An estimated and when store in White Plains.” 2,000 dry cleaners in the greater Metro- I took over Lee emphasized the twice weekly pick- politan area were recently using it. Howev- in 2008, we Exterior of Eco Green up and delivery service his shops offer, er, since it can be toxic, it is being phased had perc ma- Cleaners, Tarrytown and, he noted Tarrytown’s Eco Green out for perc alternates. In New York State, chines,” Lee Cleaners will continue to offer a special dry cleaning machines that use perc may said. “While Inset: Mr. Lee “Grand Opening Sale” discount through no longer be installed in residential build- the machines were Photo by: Robert Kimmel the end of April. www.thehudsonindependent.com February 2014 The Hudson Independent 9 (11:15 a.m.) or dinner (6 p.m.) at the Westches- • Deluxe or King Mansion accommodations ter Broadway Th eatre in Elmsford. Call 592- • Four course dinner for two with Diver Scal- Valentine’s Day Happenings 2222 or visit www.broadwaytheatre.com. lops, Filet Mignon and paired wine • American breakfast for two in the Biddle taRRytoWn house estate valentine’s dinneR Mansion paCkage: You and that special person will enjoy Friday 7 Friday 14 • Bottle of sparkling wine. this package which includes deluxe accommoda- • Late check-out at 1 p.m. paRent/Child valentine’s danCe: For children “CasaBlanCa”: Th e greatest romance in the his- tions with a bottle of sparkling wine, a delicious in grades K – 5 with an adult from 7 p.m. to 9 tory of cinema will be shown between 1 p.m. to four-course dinner paired with wine in Cellar Castle hotel & spa: speCial valentine’s day p.m. at Multipurpose Center@ Anthony Veteran 10 p.m. at Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasant- 49, and a full American Breakfast in the Biddle Menu: $125++ Per Person (With Wine Pairing Park, 11 Olympic Lane, Ardsley. Call 693-8985, ville. Call 747-5555 or visit www.burnsfi lmcen- Mansion. Sleep in late with this off er and enjoy $175 ++) ext. 116 or e-mail [email protected]. ter.org. Also Feb. 18 at 1 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. a late checkout! Package starts at just $399. Call 1-800-553-8118. 20% Gratuity and NY State Tax will be auto- $5 per person in advance, $10 day of the event. matically added to check. Seating is Available Snow date February 8. siMply diaMond: Th is Neil Diamond tribute band will perform following a romantic lunch Valentine’s Dinner Package includes: Continued on page 19

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Choose from computers, White Plains. theater, magic, law, remote control cars, Y Theatre Arts Camp: Create the sets, props and costumes “We can match your child’s interests photojournalism, rocketry, yoga, art, dance, for the Summer Shakespeare productions during this half day camp running in July! Vera — sports, arts, computers, music, for ex- sports and more. Zamdmer, Camp Director. ample — with specifi c variables, and help you fi nd the right camp,” ACA Associate Day Camps @ JCC on the Hudson Director for Member Services Allison Wit- 371 S. Broadway, Tarrytown tenberg said. A free service off ering one-on- Phone: 914-366-7898 or email: one advice for parents is available at 212- [email protected] Dates: June 30 to August 15/22 391-5208. YDA Summer Dance Intensives: The Y Dance Academy offers Organizers are striving to be creative and JCC on the Hudson off ers day camps summer dance intensive programs for ages 5-18, levels beginner to resourceful in a diffi cult economy, a fact for ages 2 to 15. Swimming, arts and advanced. Please contact the YDA office for details and registration highlighted three years ago in Th e New York crafts, sports, games, gymnastics, music, information: 914-631-4807 x32. Jane Alexandre, Director. Kent Miller Times’ feature When S’Mores Aren’t Enough: drama, hiking, day trips, and more. Kids Th e New Economics of Summer Camp. with mild to moderate developmental and Y Improv Camp: Kids get their funny on “My daughter (12) wants to learn tennis, learning disabilities are included in a typical in these week-long sessions that help and I’m looking for a camp that includes day camp experience. 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Take part in “Rookie Days or ship are a 12-day program for fi rst year par- wire-walking, balancing globes, juggling, stunt bikes, rings, trapeze, triple trapeze, spanish web, silk, ropes and other acts which all perform “Rookie Weekends at resident camps: fu- ticipants in rising grades 10 to 12, starting in an end-of-session extravaganza. Campers who just want to try new ture campers can join in activities to see if July 7 and August 4. things without participating in the show also have that opportunity. the camp is a good fi t, while their parents Th e Intro to EFLI is a fi ve-day explor- Two week and one week sessions run throughout the summer. Hilary tour the camp and meet staff . atory program for rising grades 9, and ad- Sweeney & Carlo Pellegrini, Co-Directors. For info, visit www.ACA-NYNJ.org. ditional off erings for recent graduates and past EFLI participants. Community mem- AYSO Soccer Camp bers can experience EFLI through a new Poetry & Story Slam Workshops: Kingsland Point Park, 299 Palmer Ave., a collaboration with The Hudson Valley Writers’ Center. Youth one program called One-Days, and can apply week, afternoon camp in July. Teen one week, full day workshop in Sleepy Hollow to be a home stay family to EFLI partici- August. Work with experts to write and perform original material. Tania Phone: 914-560-6067 or email: pants from various locations. Moore Barrett & HVWC instructor Dan O’Brien, Co-Directors. [email protected] Applicants are asked to submit complet- http://www.aysotarrytown.com/camp.html ed applications by any of the three follow- Dates: August 11 to 15, and August 18 to ing deadlines: March 3, April 7, or May 12; 22 (two sessions) applications may be submitted online at Rockin’ Hood Camp: This August, Now in its 15th season, the Region 220 efli-life.org. Sherwood Forest rocks! Students will act, sing, and rock out to popular favorites while organized summer camp teaches basic soc- presenting an original take on the legend of Robin cer skills with fun. Mini camp (ages 4 to 6) Elizabeth Mascia Child Care Center Hood in this two-week, full day musical theatre is 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. ($99/week), half- 171 Sheldon Avenue, Tarrytown program. August 4 – 15; David Neilsen & Neal Spitzer, day (ages 5 to 19) is 9 a.m. to noon ($125/ Phone: 914-631-2126 or email: Co-Directors. week), and full day (ages 7 to 19) is 9 a.m. [email protected] to 3 p.m. ($175/week). All campers receive www.masciachildcare.org/camp.html And more, including Y Aviation Camp, Y Fashion Camp and Y a camp tee shirt and a soccer ball. Dates: July 7 to August 22 Chess Camp – one week camps exploring these exciting topics! Th e EMCCC is for children ages 5 to 12. Challenge Day Camp Camp days are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to School of the Holy Child in Rye, 4 a.m.; children can be dropped of as early Family YMCA at Tarrytown 2225 Westchester Avenue, Rye as 7 a.m. and picked up as late as 6 p.m. 914-631-4807 ▪ www.ymcatarrytown.org Phone: 914-779-6024 Continued on P. 12 www.thehudsonindependent.com February 2014 Th e Hudson Independent 11 events, and more. and outdoor skills while also enjoying tra- for grade 1 and older; weekly field trips Summer Camp ditional sports, crafts and crazy theme days. for kindergarten and older; weekly special YMCA Specialty Camps: A natural lake on campus features a 30-foot events for ages 3 and 4. Directory Early Learning Center at Tappan Hill, waterfront for swimming and boating. Campers receive breakfast, lunch and an af- 50 Ichabod Ln., Tarrytown Kiwi Country Day Camp ternoon snack, and programming includes Phone: 914-418-5562 or email: Hackley Summer Programs 825 Union Valley Road, Carmel exciting weekly trips and a variety of inter- [email protected] 293 Benedict Avenue Tarrytown Phone: 914-276-CAMP (2267) esting activities. For ages 7 to 18: Choose from Summer Phone: 914-366-2675, or email: www.campkiwi.com Shakespeare, Theatre Arts, Improv, Dance, [email protected], Dates: June 30 to August 22 Family YMCA at Tarrytown Summer Rock, Circus, Poetry/Story Slam, Fashion, www.hackleyschool.org/summer For 62 years Kiwi Country Day Camp Camps Magic, Aviation and Chess Specialty Camps. Dates: June 9-27, July and August has provided campers with an authen- The Y offers an array of summer camps Celebrate your unique interests by creating (one week offerings) See below for details tic traditional camp experience. Our core this year, including traditional day camp your own summer camp experience. Com- Hackley Summer Programs launches ex- program offers campers a variety of sports, and specialty camps with morning and bine morning and afternoon activities to cre- citing new summer programs. The June adventure, performing/creative arts and afternoon sessions, month-long programs, ate an exciting, challenging and fun experi- session offers a pick-your-own selection for daily instructional swim led by professional and one and two-week sessions. A full “a ence, with our professional staff of artists. grades K-9 from June 9-27, including Mar- educators. Schedule a personal family tour la carte” registration form will be easy to tha Graham Dance, rockclimbing, pottery, and see for yourself that Kiwi Country Day complete. For specific programs, see our Green Chimneys Summer Camps painting, athletics, outdoor education. In Camp provides the most for your children. brochure at ymcatarrytown.org. Clearpool Summer Camp July and August, Hackley’s new partnership 33 Clearpool Road, Carmel with i2 Science Camp Gr 5-8 brings cut- OnTrack Sport Center Y-ELC Summer Day Camp Phone: 845-225-8226, ext. 606 ting edge Science and Technology courses 29 S. Depot Plaza, Tarrytown Early Learning Center at Tappan Hill, http://www.greenchimneys.org/ to Westchester. In addition, our series of Phone: 914-909-2974 or email: 50 Ichabod Ln., Tarrytown clearpoolsummercamp one-week Academic classes includes writ- [email protected] Phone: 914-418-5562 or Dates: June 30 to August 29 ing, math review, darkroom photography, www.ontracksport.com email [email protected] A 350-acre wonderland of fields, forests law, astronomy, engineering, SAT prep Dates: Select weeks June, July, August. For infants to age 6: Indoor and outdoor and streams features hands-on nature ac- and College Essay Writing for grades 6-12. Morning soccer clinics for kids ages 6 play, sports and games, arts and crafts, sto- tivities for ages 4 to 15. Campers discover Athletics camps include Basketball, Track, to 11. Leagues, clinics, and training – in- ry time, cheers and campfire songs, special diverse wildlife, environmental awareness Cross Country, Fencing, Soccer, Tennis. structional and competitive - for adults Courses taught by Hackley faculty and and children through teenagers. Ongoing coaches. Come find your passion at Hack- programs during the summer months in ley this summer. Summer enrichment for indoor sports facility adjacent to the Tar- the brain and body! rytown train station with batting cages and two regulation futsal (artificial grass) turf June 30 – August 1 Hillside Summer Camp fields. OnTrack Sport Center was chosen 400 Doansburg Road, Brewster Music, Art, and Theatre for 2nd – 10th Graders by the New York Red Bulls (MLS – Major Phone: 845-225-8226, ext. 605 League Soccer) to host its Regional Devel- http://www.greenchimneys.org/ opment School. Mornings • Afternoons • Extended Day hillsidesummercamp Instrumental Lessons • Chorus • Orchestra • Arts and Crafts Dates: June 30 to August 29 Our Victory Day Camp Drama • Jazz Band • Simple Symphony • Piano for Non-Pianists Outdoor exploration and unique animal 600 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry World Drumming • Wind Serenade activities for ages 4 to 15 on 160 acres of Phone: 203-329-3394 (off-season) or Chamber and Jazz Ensembles • Musical Theatre Workshop email: [email protected]; Weekly Performances natural beauty with access to the Great Swamp and Green Chimneys’ Farm & 914-674-4841 (Sue) Music Technology Lab Wildlife Center. Teen adventure program http://www.ourvictory.com/ Training in hardware and software technology for creative composition. features rock climbing, canoeing and camp- Camp is oriented toward ages 5 to 13 HB ROCKS! Advanced Guitar Ensemble ing; also traditional sports, crafts and crazy with learning, attention challenges and Opportunity for guitarists to enhance their understanding of rock, blues and jazz. theme days. associated difficulties. A highly structured and supportive environment, small 25 School Lane, Scarsdale • 914-723-1169 • www.hbms.org • [email protected] Happi Nest Day Camp groups, professional staff and a 3:1 camper 25 N. Broadway Irvington to staff ratio allows each camper to achieve Phone: 914-591-5588 or success, regardless of ability. Traditional email: [email protected] day camp activities geared to each season’s http://www.happi-nest.com/ population. Dates: June 30 to August 8, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; optional extended program Pocantico Hills Day Camp to 2 p.m. 599 Bedford Rd., Sleepy Hollow For 34 years, our camp has afforded Phone: 914-631-2440, ext. 104 or young campers a bucolic, relaxed, and email: [email protected] friendly camp experience, with activity and Dates: June 30 to August 8 supervision needs for ages 2 to pre-kinder- The goal of the camp is to provide chil- garten. At least one staff member for every dren with opportunities to build character three campers makes a unique and safe ex- and grow. The energy, leadership skills, and perience in two fully, fenced-in grassy acres. deep-rooted commitment of the entire staff Fun activities, a daily music specialist, and make our camp truly unique. Our love of special events. camp is evident in the programming we provide and individual attention we give to Irvington Day Camp each child in our care. Dows Lane Elementary School, 6 Dows Ln., Irvington Purchase College Youth and Precollege Phone: 914-591-7736 or email: Programs in the Arts [email protected] 735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase Dates: July 7 to August 8 Phone: 914-251-6500 or For ages 3 through grade 8. Arts and [email protected] crafts, dance, drama, nature, music, O’Hara www.purchase.edu/youth Nature Center activities, and sports. Special Dates: Three session: June 30 to July 11, events: Carnival, Color Wars, Field Day, July 14 to July 25, July 28 to August 8 Showcase, Staff Competitions, and Theme The summer youth and precollege pro- Days. Trips to Rye Playland, Rockland grams in the arts at Purchase College pro- Boulders Baseball game, Museums, and vide a unique opportunity to spend the Rock Climbing. Swimming on Mondays summer exploring the visual and perform-

12 The Hudson Independent February 2014 www.thehudsonindependent.com ing arts—and more!—under the guidance crafts and story, two outside play times, and of experienced instructors and practicing a daily water activity. Limited space for ris- artists. Grouped by grade, these programs ing ages 3 to kindergarten programs. Mini- are designed to enable the exploration of a mum two weeks’ registration; need not be variety of artistic genres. consecutive. No camp July 4.

Squire Camps at The Masters School Summer Science Fridays Mailing address: PO Box 885 Dates: Friday, June 6 to July 25, 9:30 a.m. Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 to 12:30 p.m. Phone: 914-328-3798 or email: Scientific concepts, discussed and evalu- [email protected] ated via exciting, age-appropriate experi- Date: June 30 to August 15 ments designed to nurture some basic sci- Campers custom design their own sched- JCC On the Hudson entific concepts and develop a contagious ules from more than 40 exciting courses, in- love of science and learning. cluding robotics, art, cooking, swimming, [email protected] computers, Legos, sports and more, led by tarrytownartscamp.com Clay Camp Tarrytown/Sleepy Hollow Summer Camps certified teachers. Squire also operates a Location to be Determined PO Box 292, Tarrytown Baseball, Tennis, and All Sports Academy. Open Call Drama Camp Dates: Monday to Friday, starting July 6, Phone: 914-879-1965 or Kindergarten to grade 9. Hot lunch and Washington Irving School, 13, and 20; 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. email: [email protected] early drop-off included. Transportation and 103 S. Broadway Learn hand-building techniques while Dates: Both camps are June 30 to extended day available. Dates: June 24 to 27, 9:30 a.m. to creating mugs or plates, as well as unique August 9; no camp July 4. 2:30 p.m. sculptural works; see the transformation Day Camp is for rising grades 1 to 8 Stone Barns Center Summer Farm Camp Peter Royston leads a weeklong theater from gloppy wet clay to kiln-fired ceramics. Swimming twice a week plus a trip to 630 Bedford Road, Pocantico Hills camp with his newest protagonist, “Doc” Grades 4 and up. Details to follow - pos- various recreational places. Activities in- Phone: 914-366-6200, ext. 111 Champion. Join him and his crew of sci- sibly two sections: grade 4 to 6, and grade clude sports, music, and art. http://www.stonebarnscenter.org entists and adventurers as their Micronaut 7 to 8. Tot Camp is for ages 3 to 5 (must be Dates: June 23 to August 15, Ship shrinks to microscopic size. Grades 4 Exploring an Architectural Design Studio toilet-trained) 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to 6. for grades 4 to 6; July 20 to 24. Shows at the camp site for the campers; Kids pitch in with farm chores and learn Multi Arts Camp water play along with music and art proj- alongside our farm staff via themed ac- Morse School, Pocantico Street, Tarrytown Nursery School Camp ects. Camp ends with a camp show with tivities that include garden work, animal Sleepy Hollow & Summer Science Fridays parents invited. chores, cooking, crafts, games and hiking.since 1980Dates: Monday to Thursday, weeks of 15 West Elizabeth St., Tarrytown Designed for rising 1st through 8th eighth July 6, 13, and 20; 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Phone: 914-631-8227 or email: Town of Greenburgh Police Department graders, it affords an opportunity to see Campers rotate through four arts activi- [email protected] Summer Youth Program how the farm works. ties daily, a lively mix of visual arts, music, Dates: Monday to Thursday, June 2 to 188 Tarrytown Rd, White Plains African drumming, movement and theater July 31, 9:30 a.m. to 12: 30 p.m. Phone: 914-682-5391 or Summer Arts Camp games led by professional teaching artists. Fun weekly themes like beach, camping, email: [email protected] Phone: 914-631-0504 or Kindergarten to age 4. and Mixed-up Crazy Wacky week; free play, Continued on P. 20

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Boys & Girls Ages 4 - 16 weekly sessions Tennis - Soccer - Football - Softball - Multi-Sports - Diving Baseball - Lacrosse - Volleyball - Basketball - Field Hockey Academic - Cheerleading - Circus Arts - Magic - Rising Stars *new Horseback Riding - *new Swim fscamps.com DOOR TO DOOR TRANSPORTATION 914.273.8500 www.thehudsonindependent.com February 2014 The Hudson Independent 13 Destined to be Phelps Hospital Blood Drive Hosts by Marty Ketels Manor, Knapp runs Environmental Health the executive assistant and 10-year veteran, tal disabilities, became a team trainer, then & Safety, dealing with air, water and soil remarked that giving birth makes a “prick assistant psychiatrist and supervisor in the Phelps Memorial Hospital Center has regulatory reporting and permitting and in the arm to save a life easy.” Community and Family Services Depart- been blessed with dedicated volunteers also with safe-work environmental control Castro’s colleague, Sanchez, is a reserva- ment. Later she worked as an assistant su- from the business community whose back- issues. He’s also the Incident Commander tions associate who has taken on the re- pervisor in the Quality Assurance Depart- grounds have prepared them for a vital role for Philips’ fi rst-aid squad. sponsibility of signing up fellow employees ment. Presently she is the Senior Supervisor as hosts for the 20 blood drives held off - Knapp started organizing annual blood for the annual Valentine’s blood drive. for the Day Habilitation Program, oversee- campus annually. drives for Phelps in 2005. But he increased According to Castro, Sanchez “walks ing a staff of 13, which serves over 60 cli- Th e role is always a challenge. A blood the number to twice a year soon after his around with a sign-up sheet and doesn’t take ents. drive host must fi nd company space large dad was diagnosed with stage-four lung no for an answer.” For her part, Sanchez ex- Concurrently, she coordinates an annual enough to accommodate a van-load of mo- cancer and underwent chemotherapy. plains modestly that “motivation helps” and wine tasting event across the street at the bile equipment and then motivate at least While the treatment attacked the cancer, that her Marriott hotel “is very good at set- Marriott and raises needed funds for YAI’s 20 fellow workers, vendors, and friends to it also destroyed his dad’s red blood cells, ting a goal and then exceeding it.” programs. sign up as prospective donors. On paper requiring transfusions several times a week. Th at same focus on results can be seen With her passion for helping others, her that number doesn’t seem diffi cult to attain, Th at was “a wake-up call for me,” he said, directly across the street at YAI headquar- managerial skills, and the help of two YAI but in the process, a host will encounter, realizing the large volume of blood Phelps ters, an organization that cares for over 280 teachers, Karma Wade and Regina Ander- without exception, resistance and excuses. must continuously collect. disabled adults with a staff of about 100, son, Dougan has hosted six drives since Some prospects fear the needle, while oth- While Knapp’s mindset, familial experi- whose ranks include many blood donors. 2007 that have saved countless lives. “What ers mistakenly believe that taking medica- ence, and leadership at Philips spurred him “We don’t stop until they say ‘yes,’” Bon- greater thing than that!” she exclaimed. tions automatically disqualifi es them ( true on to host blood drives, it’s “Th e Culture” nie Dougan replied when she was asked Giving blood is “the most important gift only in extreme cases). at the Westchester Marriott. about her secret to success in recruiting her there is.” Motivated by an intrinsic need to help General Manager Dan Conte, a 24-year fellow YAI employees. Her direct approach All that Dougan has accomplished in her others, a host has to be skilled in off ering Marriott veteran, explained that the hotel in getting results is inseparable from her career of helping others prepared her and encouragement and applying peer pressure. expects its employees not only to serve its lifetime of helping others, as instilled by her staff to be highly eff ective blood drive Seven such hosts who, because of their life guests but also the community through its her family. hosts at YAI. Th e same can be said of Con- experience and work, were destined to or- Spirit to Serve Committee. Two very spe- Often in the kitchen. Dougan’s grand- te, Castro, and Sanchez at the Marriott, ganize successful blood drives for Phelps. cial members of his staff serve on it: Gina mother and mother were always cooking and Knapp at Philips Research. Read on to learn more about these eff ective, Castro and Carmen Sanchez. for neighbors and friends in need. Car- By providing blood that is constantly dedicated volunteers. Th ey and their colleagues work as volun- ing for others just seemed to be what to do needed for patients at Phelps, these very While in high school David Knapp teers in partnership with community orga- as Dougan grew up and later graduated in giving hosts truly have been, to quote Win- worked alongside his mother, a nurse’s aide, nizations, such as the Food Bank, YAI, the psychology from McGill University in To- ston Churchill, “walking with destiny.” an experience in helping others that led to Westchester Parks Department and, since ronto, where she became a fi rst-time blood a life-long involvement with EMS. “Th at’s 2007, Phelps Blood Donor Services. donor. “I was enticed by the chance to help Marty Ketels works as a donor recruiter for where my passion lies,’ he said emphati- When asked why the successful others — and a free lunch!” Blood Donor Services at Phelps Memorial cally. Westchester Marriott drives are the result of She moved to New York to work as a YAI Hospital Center At Philips Research, located in Briarcliff more women donating than men, Castro, teacher for seniors with severe developmen-

14 Th e Hudson Independent February 2014 www.thehudsonindependent.com Sports Sleepy Hollow Girls on a Roll on the Hardwood by Katy Kachnowski the All-Tournament Team. ited the two talented captains with Carr was also honored with the leading the team to success. “Jess When the winter sports season kicked prestigious Con Edison Athlete of and Grace are examples for the off, the Sleepy Hollow girls’ basketball the Week award in mid-January. This team whether it is in a game or at team had a few minor stumbles but quick- award recognizes students who ex- practice,” she said. She also praised ly proved that they were ready for the chal- cel in athletics as well as academics, them for mentoring newcomers to lenging schedule they faced in the months leadership and citizenship. Carr has the team. ahead. With an 11-2 record and only one maintained a weighted GPA of 4.0 Sleepy Hollow’s final game of league loss, the Horsemen are in a zone or above throughout her high school regular league play will be held and the momentum is building. career. She is also the assistant editor on Friday, February 7, at home One of the pivotal points in their sea- of the high school newspaper and is at 4:45 p.m. Prior to the game son came in December when the team lost the president of the National Honor against Eastchester, the team will a tough one to Clarkstown South at the Society. honor their five seniors, Bucci, Re- Howard Godwin Tournament. However, There is no doubt that both Carr and years. They are incredibly motivated and becca Leeper, Jamie Volpe, Carr, the girls quickly rebounded, defeating Ny- Tucci have been instrumental in the bas- dedicated athletes who show extraordinary and Tucci for their contributions to the ack and Bronxville in back-to-back games. ketball team’s success over the past several discipline and focus. Davis-Sumpter cred- program. Their only other misstep of the season followed those wins when they fell to Pelham. Since then the team has been unstoppable, with league wins against Bronxville, Hast- ings, Eastchester, Pelham, and Edgemont. Sharpshooting Irvington Girls and Boys Basketball One of the most intense games of the season was against Mamaroneck on Janu- Squads Excelling ary 6 when the Horsemen defeated the Tigers, 75-73. Junior Alex Davis-Sumpter nailed the game winning shot with 20 sec- By Rick Pezzullo Despite losing five seniors to graduation, the Lady Bulldogs onds on the clock. The win took a team have been as impressive as ever this season, reeling off a dozen effort with captain Grace Carr scoring 30 The Irvington girls’ basketball team hasn’t missed a beat from straight victories before losing to Rye in overtime on January 19. points, Sumter scoring 20 and Jenny Bucci its history-making fourth consecutive state championship a year Led by seniors Lauren Chafizadeh and Laurilyn Gelardi and ju- scoring 15 points, all of which were from ago, winning 12 of its first 13 contests this season and setting nior Laura DiCampli, Maher said her team works well together outside the paint. itself up for another special postseason run. on both ends of the court. Along the way, Sleepy Hollow easily But this year it is gladly sharing the spotlight in the hallways “It’s a team that doesn’t rely on just one or two people. They defeated White Plains 53-30 in the chal- with the varsity boys squad which has posted an impressive 14-1 work very hard and they don’t care who gets the credit,” Maher lenger’s bracket at the County Center’s record under Coach Mike Auerbach. said. “They buy into the program and they buy into playing team Slam Dunk Tournament on December 26. “I think people knew they would be strong,” Lady Bulldogs ball. It’s a very close-knit group. I’m really pleased with the way The Horsemen were led by captain Jessica Coach Gina Maher said of the boys’ team. “They’ve got height. the girls are playing so far.” Tucci, who scored 22 points and received They’ve got talent. They’re pretty deep.” Irvington still hasn’t clinched a sixth straight league title, which MVP of the game. The following day, Maher said there was no inner rivalry on the hardwood in Ir- Maher maintains is “really up for grabs” in the final weeks of the the team won the John Costello Holiday vington, stressing how each team pulls for the other to excel. regular season. She also feels the Lady Bulldogs have yet to peak. Tournament in Hastings, where Carr was “We’re all friends. We really root for each other,” she said. “We still can play better than we are playing,” she said. named MVP, while Tucci was named to Sit... Stay...We’ll come!

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Black History Month Art Exhibit at Warner Library

Throughout the month of February, the Tarrytown Warner Library will be presenting its annual Black History Month Art Exhibit. A Meet the Artists reception will be held on Sunday, February 9 from 2 to 4 p.m. Artists whose works will be on display are Hilary Blackmon, Ron Brown, Steven Ferri, Donald H. Whitely and the late Martha Evans.

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16 The Hudson Independent February 2014 www.thehudsonindependent.com Food for Thought New 1997 Tony-Winning Musical Titanic Sails Into WBT The Twisted Oak in Tarrytown by Linda Viertel duck are all raised in the Hudson Valley, his polenta is stone ground in the Hudson Val- Entering The Twisted Oak, Tarrytown’s ley as well, and, of course, Hudson Valley newest restaurant, located at the former Isa- bourbon is a prominent offering. A forager bella’s on Main Street, you’ll almost imme- provides earthy, delectable mushrooms for diately feel that something original is hap- Cutney’s sauces and featured dishes. pening. The Twisted Oak, from its unique Dinner begins with hot, crusty baguettes name to its unusually personal approach and sweet cream to food and hospitality, feels home-made butter. As an appe- – because it is. Opening in late December, tizer choice, Twisted it’s a place that seems to have taken its own Oak’s winter kale path in almost every way, and the results salad, with lemon, are irresistible. Chef/Owner Michael Cut- serrano, mint and Above Twisted Oak interior; Inset: Bagna Cauda salad ney, together with his co-owner Jacob Par- pecorino provides a enti, have created a new-American menu healthy, taste-filled with ricotta) house-made pastrami. Lonza, a pork ver- with Italian influences that is both fun and and zesty, perfectly are not to be sion of air-cured bresaola will be sourced seasonal, featuring Hudson Valley bounty. dressed greens offer- missed. Light, from New York State. Indeed, Cutney’s The food is beautifully cooked and also ing But, an absolute crisp, and dust- restless sense of invention is likely to have feels personal. And the place itself was de- must, in fact a signa- ed with sugar, overtaken the menu before you read this; signed and assembled by family members ture item already, is cinnamon and The Twisted Oak is that kind of place – it and friends. the Truffled Chick- salted caramel, expresses a unique personality that keeps The Twisted Oak’s bar is constructed from peas - fried to a perfect crunch on the out- with a hint of nutmeg, it will be hard to evolving. reclaimed French oak barrel staves, broken side while moist and fluffy in the interior, share any of the four that come piping hot Everyone wonders how the place got its apart, sanded and refurbished - designed with fried garlic slivers nestled throughout, to your table. unusual name, and the answer to that is by Parenti’s father, a custom wood-worker all dusted with salt, parsley and parmi- Sourcing locally is key to Cutney’s “root personal, too. After much research on the who also designed the restaurant’s interior. giano. They are positively addictive. Soups to food,” but this mission also drives the Ahrons building housing the restaurant, He is responsible for all the artwork on dis- change daily, but, if available, the com- restaurant’s beer and ale choices. Captain Cutney and Parenti, read about the display - pastel still-lives, portraits and scenes forting cauliflower soup with white truffle Lawrence, Bronx Pale Ale and Newburgh covery of Vincent Van Gogh’s painting of of the Hudson Valley. Parenti chose a warm oil, and hazelnut gremolata will provide a Baltic Spruce Porter are on tap. In fact, twisted oaks now at the Van Gogh Museum ochre color for the walls, Tiffany-type glass soothing, warm antidote to this winter’s when short ribs are on the menu, they are in Amsterdam. Then reading Van Gogh’s pendants over the bar, and comfortable cold. PEI mussels arrive in “aqua pazza” braised in the Newburgh Porter, aged in correspondence with his brother, Theo, seating for his custom-worked tables and (crazy water – a fish broth) and are served Colorado spruce barrels fashioned from describing his overwhelming response to chairs. with grilled bread. trees harvested from the brewer’s backyard. the exquisite view he saw standing on a Indeed, the restaurant’s creation was a For main courses, another must is The Cocktails express a whimsical personal- peak overlooking where the twisted oaks communal affair; the Parentis and friends John Fazio Duck Lasgana - layers of deli- ity as well. “It’s Huckleberry Thyme”, so grew, the young restaurateurs felt that Van all worked on the interior elements togeth- cate lasagna sandwiching tasty kale, mush- try the winning combination of Ketel One, Gogh’s description and final depiction of er - their warmth and congenial participa- rooms and duck ragu, topped by a perfectly huckleberry, molasses, fresh thyme and Ap- that landscape best expressed their artisanal tion evidenced throughout. Jacob explains cooked duck egg. Cutney’s “take” on Chick- erol 12 . Or, the Ginger & Spice, a mixolo- culinary purpose, their search for beauty in why he and Cutney chose Tarrytown: “My en & Dumplings is the perfect example of gist’s dream made with Merradura Tequila, each dish. And so Tarrytown’s most unusu- father’s advice was to make sure that it’s a an American classic given the Italian touch. lime juice, serrano, ginger and agave nectar, al restaurant found its most unusual name. place you want to be, because you’ll want Chicken pieces are braised then roasted, all melded to keep the palette awake and to make the restaurant your home. We love and are served with frascatelle, a semolina alive. A variety of well-chosen and moder- it here. The local community, everybody dumpling resembling spaetzle,and spicy ately priced wines by the glass are always on If You Go has been so welcoming. We are grateful to mustard greens. And, who can resist a shell hand. And, ordering small plates or appe- the community and want to get involved steak cooked to order accompanied by tizers at the 8-person bar is encouraged for 61 Main Street here.” duck fat fingerling potatoes? a more casual dining experience. Tarrytown Both Cutney and Parenti grew up in Dessert offerings include a Meyer Lemon Twisted Oak’s gracious hostess, Monta, 914-332-1992 Newburgh, where Italian food reigns su- pudding- a light sponge with a custardy will welcome you; reservations are sug- Website soon to come preme; but Cutney honed his cooking skill bottom, accompanied by a huckleberry gested, especially pre-theatre. Keep check- Dinner: Tues.- Thurs. 5-10 p.m. during extended time spent in Italy’s kitch- compote and crème fraiche mousse. Choc- ing on Cutney’s latest culinary creations: Fri.-Sat. 5-11 p.m. ens. All the pastas are made in-house (ethe- olate crème brulee is featured for chocohol- he’s starting to make house-cured meats, Look for lunch and brunch in April real, by the way). His chicken, rabbit and ics, but the zeppole (fried doughnuts made homemade sausage, duck prosciutto and

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Wednesday 5 “Someone to Run With” will be screened and discussed at Temple Beth Abraham in Tarry- County’s Role in Municipality Affairs: Kevin town. Call 631-1770 or visit www.tba-ny.org/ Plunkett speaks at 9:45 a.m. at the Men’s Club study/adults meeting at JCC on the Hudson in Tarrytown. Call 478-3585 or visit www.jcconthehudson.org Concert: The JP Jofre Hard Tango Trio performs at 7:30 p.m. at the Art Academy of Pop-up Cards: At 3:30 p.m. Jamie Ross helps Westchester, 145 Palisade St. , Dobbs Ferry. children 4-8 make Valentine’s Day pop-up cards Call 455-4050 or visit http://artacademyofwest- at the Irvington Public Library. Call 591-7840 chester.com/events_list.html. or visit www.irvingtonlibrary.org. Comedy Night: Jim Breuer performs at 8 p.m. “Love, Loss, and What I Wore”: Benefit for at the Tarrytown Music Hall. Call 877-840- Rivertown Film at 7:30 p.m. at Elmwood Play- 0457 or visit www.tarrytownmusichall.org. house, 10 Park St., Nyack. Call (845) 323-7696 or visit www.rivertownfilm.org. Sunday 9 Loaves of Love: At 7:30 p.m. women and their Winter Farm Market: From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daughters age 14 and up are invited to make 2 in the Hay Barn at Stone Barns Center for Food Saturday Feb. 22: The Genius of Leonardo. 2pm at the Irvington Public Library Challahs (braided bread)and give one away to and Agriculture in Pocantico Hills. Call 366- someone in need at Chabad of the Rivertowns, 6200 or visit www.stonebarnscenter.org. 303 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry. To register call Chocolate” by Laura Esquivel and watch the theater.com. 693-6100 or visit www.chabardrt.org. Finding and Feeding Winter Birds: At 2 p.m. film at the Irvington Public Library. Call 591- take a winter walk and learn where wintering 7840 or visit www.irvingtonlibrary.org. Open Mic @The Purple Crayon: Sign-up Thursday 6 birds shelter and what they eat at the Green- at 7:30 p.m., music at 8 p.m. at 52 Main St. burgh Nature Center in Scarsdale. Call 723- Crafternoons: At 4 p.m. children 8-12 make Hastings-on-Hudson. Call 231-9077 or visit Author Visit: Presentation on “First Black 3470 or visit www.greenburghnaturecenter.org. paper bead necklaces & bracelets at the Irving- www.purplecrayoncenter.org. Autos” by Henry A. May at 7 p.m. at the Ossin- ton Public Library. Call 591-7840 or visit www. ing Public Library. Call 941-2416 or visit www. Jazz Concert: The Eric Person Quarter per- irvingtonlibrary.org. “They Called It Rock”: A magical pairing of ossininglibrary.org.. forms at 2 p.m. at the Ossining Public Library. dance and rock n ’roll featuring 8 gifted dancers Call 941-2416 or visit www.ossininglibrary.org. “Captain Phillips”: This Tom Hanks film at 8 p.m. at the Tarrytown Music Hall. Call Young Women’s Book Club: At 7 p.m. the will be shown at 2 p.m. at the Warner Library 877-840-0457 or visit www.tarrytownmusichall. Little Group of Serious Thinkers discusses Concert: Westchester Symphonic Winds in Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or visit www. org. “Fight Club” by Chuck Palahnuik. Call 631- perform at 3 p.m. at the Tarrytown Music Hall. warnerlibrary.org. 7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org. Call 877-840-0457 or visit www.tarrytownmu- Saturday 15 sichall.org. Cooking for Health: Vitamix Delights: At Cookbook Club: At 7:30 p.m. join Jenny 7:30 p.m. Donna Douglass demonstrates the Raptors for Rookies: At 10 a.m. learn about Rosenstrach, author of “Dinner a Love Story”, Monday 10 power this amazing blender brings to a kitchen raptors and their conservation status in the at Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture at JCC on the Hudson in Tarrytown. Register region at Teatown Lake Reservation in Ossining. in Pocantico Hills. Call 366-6200 or visit www. Revealing the Mysteries of the Zohar: Pre- at [email protected] and use promo code Call 762-2912, ext. 110 or visit www.teatown. stonebarnscenter.org. sentation by Rabbi Kenter at 10:30 a.m. at JCC JCC-cook. org. on the Hudson in Tarrytown. Call 366-7898 Friday 7 or visit www.jcconthehudson.org. Garbage to Black Gold!: At 7:30 p.m. find African Heritage Program: Presentation at 2 out how food waste composting would work in p.m. by Rita Wagener, a native of Uganda, at the “Cabaret”: Performed by the Clocktower Play- Life of Bees and Beekeeping: At 7 p.m. Westchester at the Greenburgh Nature Center in Ossining Public Library. Call 941-2416 or visit ers Teen Troupe at 7:30 p.m. at the Irvington presentation by Christine Lehner sponsored by Scarsdale. Program co-sponsored by the Sierra www.ossininglibrary.org. Town Hall Theater. Call 591-6602 or visit Tarrytown Environmental Advisory Council Club Lower Hudson Group. Call 723-3470 or www.IrvingtonTheater.com. Also Feb. 8. (TEAC) at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. visit www.newyork.sierraclub.org/LHG. Sunday 16 Call 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org.. Led Zeppelin Tribute Concert: Get the Lead “Is the Man Who is Tall Happy?: This Maple Sugaring at Home: At 2 p.m. learn to Out performs at 8 p.m. at the Tarrytown Music Tuesday 11 animated documentary about Noam Chomsky make your own maple syrup at the Greenburgh Hall. Call 877-840-0457 or visit www.tarry- will be shown at 8 p.m. at the Nyack Center, Nature Center in Scarsdale. Call 723-3470 or townmusichall.org. Crafts with Kevin: At 3:45 p.m. children 4-8 Broadway at Depew. Call (845) 353-2568 or visit www.greenburghnaturecenter.org. make bald eagles at the Irvington Public Library. visit www.rivertownfilm.org. Saturday 8 Call 591-7840 or visit www.irvingtonlibrary.org. Monday 17 to Thursday 20 Thursday 13 Eaglefest: A daylong program that celebrates Get Ready for the Cycling Season: At 7 p.m. Nature Camp: For grades K-3 from 9:30 a.m. the bald eagles’ return to the Hudson Valley this program for teens and adults looks at local Book Discussion: At 7 p.m. the Warner Li- to 1 p.m. at the Greenburgh Nature Center in starting at Croton Point Park at 9 a.m. Call bike trails, conditioning, safety and more at the brary Book Group discusses “The Burgess Boys” Scarsdale. Pre-registration required. Call 723- 762-2912, Ext. 110 or visit www.teatown.org. Irvington Public Library. Call 591-7840 or visit by Elizabeth Strout. Call 631-7734 or visit 3470 or visit www.greenburghnaturecenterorg. www.irvingtonlibrary.org. Jazz Concert: www.warnerlibrary.org. At 2:30 p.m. violinist/vocalist Tuesday 18 Andy Stein and pianist Conal Fowkes perform Wednesday 12 Garden Talk: At 7 p.m. Barbara Fischer at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call 631- discusses incorporating native plants into your Picture Book Review: At 2:30 p.m. children 7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org. Underground Railroad: Professor Dorothee garden at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call listen to the best picture books of the year at the Van Huene Greenberg discusses the role of 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org. Interpretative Dance Program: At 3 p.m. the Irvington Public Library. Call 591-7840 or visit Moses Pierce at 9:45 a.m. at the Men’s Club www.irvingtonlibrary.org. Isadora Dance Company performs at the Ossin- meeting at JCC on the Hudson in Tarrytown. Friday 14 ing Public Library. Call 941-2416 or visit www. Call 478-3585 or visit www.jcconthehudson.org Teen Video Game Day: From 4:30 p.m. to 7 ossininglibrary.org. “Best of” Film Series: “Girl on a Bicycle” p.m. at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call Wednesday Morning Book & Movie Club: will be shown at 8 p.m. at Irvington Town Hall Movie Mavens: At 7 p.m. the Israeli film 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org. Meets at 10 a.m. to discuss “Like Water for Theatre. Call 591-6602 or visit www.irvington-

SENIORS for $2.50 donation at Knights of Fridays. In-House Valentine’s Day party: in their 90’s will be honored, 1 Columbus Hall in Tarrytown. Call noon Feb. 12. p.m. Feb. 10. Senior Benefits Information 631-2717. Movies: 1 p.m. Fridays. Center: Wednesdays from 10 a.m. Yoga: 10 a.m. Thursdays. Swimming: 10 a.m. Tuesdays at Bridge and card club: 1 p.m. to 1 p.m. a representative from Kendal-on-Hudson. Book club: 1 p.m. Feb. 28. the Medicare Rights Center is on THE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE Fridays. Exercise class: 11:30 a.m. Tues- hand at the Warner Library in Tar- Other classes: Check bulletin 43 Wildey St., Tarrytown, 631-0205 TARRYTOWN SENIOR CENTER days. rytown. Sign up at the Reference board. Yoga on the chair: 11:15 a.m. Desk or call 631-7734. To ask Meetings Nickel bingo: 1 p.m. Tuesdays Wednesdays. : 1 p.m. Feb. 4 and 18, Pool tables: Available any time. questions outside regular counsel- followed by games. (except Feb. 18). ing hours call 269-7765. Art workshop: 1 p.m. Wednes- Closed Presidents’ Day, Feb. 17 Exercise: 10 a.m. Mondays, Movies: TBA Senior van: Beginning at 9 a.m. days. Wednesdays and Fridays. Ceramics: TBA. Monday through Friday, a van Tai Chi: 11 a.m. Thursdays. Nickel bingo is available for seniors who need : 12:30 p.m. Mon- JAMES F. GALGANO SENIOR Exercise class: 10:15 a.m. Fri- Senior canteen: transportation. Call the Tarrytown informal social days. CENTER days. Village Hall at 631-7873 or the group, 1 p.m. Thursdays (nickel Swimming: 11 a.m. Tuesdays at Sleepy Hollow Recreation Dept. at bingo). Meetings: 1 p.m. Feb. 3 and 18, Knitting: 1 p.m. Fridays. Kendal-on-Hudson. followed by bingo. 366-5109. Concert: Men on the Hill, noon Open weekdays for socializing, card Games: 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Hot lunch: Available Monday to Feb. 27. Yoga: 8:30 a.m. Mondays. playing, etc.: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursdays. Yoga on the chair: 11:15 a.m. Valentine’s Day party: Members Closed Presidents’ Day, Feb. 17

18 The Hudson Independent February 2014 www.thehudsonindependent.com 0457 or visit www.tarrytownmusichall.org. Center in Sleepy Hollow offers the community a wide range of programs on health-related Saturday March 1 subjects as well as health screenings and support Valentine’s Day Happenings groups. Visit www.phelpshospital.org. Music: Singer-songwriter Lucy Kaplansky performs at 8 p.m. at The Purple Crayon, 52 Main Films for children: Weekends at noon at the Continued from page 10 St. Hastings-on-Hudson. Call 231-9077 or visit Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville. Call www.purplecrayoncenter.org. 747-5555 or visit www.burnsfilmcenter.org. Friday, February 14 and Saturday February 15 Per Person. Regular Dinner Menu Will Also Be Available Ongoing Children’s programs at the libraries: Stories, from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Call (914) 631-3646; rhymes and songs for children of various ages at Buddhist Meditation: Tarrytown’s Warner Library and Irvington Public Saturday 15 Valentine’s Day, Friday, February 14, “Spe- Westchester Buddhist cial Appearance” Tony T Jazz Masters Trio Center meets every Sunday at 10 a.m. at Eileen Library. For Warner, call 631-7734 or visit www. “Pros(e) of Pie”: At 8 p.m. join a monthly with Celebrity TV and Movie Actor/Singer Fisher headquarters in Irvington. All are wel- warnerlibrary.org. For Irvington, call 591-7840 storytelling forum and bring a pie to share at Louis Vanaria from “A Bronx Tale” and come. Visit www.westchesterbuddhistcenter.org. or visit www.irvingtonlibrary.org W@tercooler, 21 N. Broadway, Tarrytown. Most Recently “Boardwalk Empire 7:30 Voice Auditions: The Hudson Chorale Chess Club: The Warner Library Chess Club This month’s theme is “Love, actually”. Call p.m. No Cover Charge: Just Enjoy The Mu- welcomes new members and will hold “singer- meets on the second, third and fourth Thursday 332-1400 or visit www.prosofpie.com. sic With Your Dinner. Call (914) 592-6799 friendly” tryouts on Mondays by appointment of the month from 6:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Call or visit www.rinisristorante.com. at Scarborough Presbyterian Church in Briarcliff 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org. Restaurant Spotlights: Manor. Call 478-0074 or visit www.Hudson- Blue Hill at Stone Barns: Celebrate with Rini’s Ristorante: Make Your Reservations Chorale.org. The Listings are compiled by Sally Kellock. a Valentine’s Day Feast. $258 per person. For Valentine’s Day - Dinner and Entertain- round the orld in ilms For reservations, call (914) 366-9600 or A W 18 F : Feb. 7-27 at ment visit www.bluehillfarm.com. Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville. Call 747-5555 or visit www.burnsfilmcenter.org. Valentine’s 3 Course Dinner Menu $36.95 “Titanic”: Through Feb. 23 at the Westchester Broadway Theatre in Elmsford. Dinner at 6:15 p.m. & show at 8 p.m. Call 592-2222 or visit www.broadwaytheatre.com. Wednesday 19 at Depew. Call (845) 353-2568 or visit www. rivertownfilm.org. “Ragtime”: Feb. 27 – May 4 at the Westchester Arthritis Fitness: Dierdre Pachon speaks at Broadway Theatre in Elmsford. Dinner at 6:15 9:45 a.m. at the Men’s Club meeting at JCC on Sunday 23 p.m. & show at 8 p.m. Call 592-2222 or visit the Hudson in Tarrytown. Call 478-3585 or www.broadwaytheatre.com. visit www.jcconthehudson.org Poetry Readings: At 1:30 p.m. prominent local poets read from their work, facilitated by Dr. Exhibit: New and old works by Tim Duch Little Cooks and Gardeners: At 10 a.m. or 2 George Kraus, at JCC on the Hudson in Tar- are on display at the Irvington Public Library. p.m. for ages 3-5 with adult at Stone Barns Cen- rytown. Call 366-7898 or visit www.jcconthe- Reception Feb. 1 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Call ter for Food and Agriculture in Pocantico Hills. hudson.org. 591-7840 or visit www.irvingtonlibrary.org. Call 366-6200 or visit www.stonebarnscenter. org. Also Feb. 20 & 21. Bare Bones: At 2 p.m. learn what bones can Black History Month Exhibit: Ronald reveal about the animal to which they once Brown, Don Whitely, Walter Evans, Steve Ferri “Toy Story”: At 2:30 p.m. children enjoy belonged at the Greenburgh Nature Center in and Hilary Blackman display their work at the a movie and yummy snacks at the Irvington Scarsdale. Call 723-3470 or visit www.green- Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or Public Library. Call 591-7840 or visit www. burghnaturecenter.org. visit www.warnerlibrary.org. irvingtonlibrary.org. Concert: At 4 p.m. Will Berman, baritone, Photography Exhibit: “Guardians of the “The Spectacular Now”: This film starring Andrea Saposnik, mezzo soprano and Erin Mosque: African Palestinians of Jerusalem” with Shailene Woodley will be shown at 3:30 p.m. Greenfield, piano perform at the Irvington Andrew Courtney on view at the Ossining Public at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call 631- Public Library. Call 591-7840 or visit www. Library. Artist reception Feb. 2 from 2 p.m. to 4 7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org. irvingtonlibrary.org. p.m. Call 941-2416 or visit www.ossininglibrary. org.. “La Bamba”: This 1987 biographical film about Jewish Yoga: Workshop exploring Purim rock ‘n roll star Ritchie Valens will be shown at themes at 4 p.m. at Temple Beth Abraham in Yiddish: Read, learn and sing on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the Tarrytown Music Hall. Call 877- Tarrytown. Call 631-1770 or visit www.tba-ny. 12:30p.m.at JCC on the Hudson in Tarrytown. 840-0457 or visit www.tarrytownmusichall.org. org/study/adults Call 366-7898 or visit www.jcconthehudson.org. Thursday 20 Monday 24 Jazz Wednesdays @The Prime: Mark Mor- ganelli, Vic Juris & Nilson Matta play jazz and Games for Teens: At 2:30 p.m. play Pictionary, When Life Gives You Lemons…: Upbeat talk Brazilian jazz from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 19 Jenga and more at the Irvington Public Library. about life’s possibilities by writer Lois Fenton at Main St., Hastings-on-Hudson. Call 478-1147 Call 591-7840 or visit www.irvingtonlibrary.org. 10:30 a.m. at JCC on the Hudson in Tarrytown. or visit www.jazzforumarts.org. Call 366-7898 or visit www.jcconthehudson.org. Gauguin: The Work and the Man: Lecture at 7 Used Books: Friends of the Irvington Library is p.m. by Suzanne Altman at the Warner Library Tuesday 25 partnering with Curious-on-Hudson Bookshop, in Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or visit www. 145 Palisade St., Dobbs Ferry to offer used books warnerlibrary.org. Game Night: At 5 p.m. ages 8 and up learn year round. Proceeds go directly to the Library. board game strategy at the Irvington Public Call 412-8393 or e-mail friends.irvingtonli- hursday Evening Book Club: T Meeting Library. Call 591-7840 or visit www.irvington- [email protected]. at 7:30 p.m. to discuss “The Light Between library.org. Oceans” by M.L. Stedman at the Irvington Skating on the Tarrytown Lakes: Opening Public Library. Call 591-7840 or visit www. Thursday 27 depends on the weather. Call Tarrytown Rec. at irvingtonlibrary.org. 631-8347 for information about conditions and Backgammon Game Night: At 6:30 p.m. at the hours. Friday 21 Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or Homebound Services @ Your Library: visit www.warnerlibrary.org. If you Open crafts: Children are welcome from 2 are unable to leave your home due to illness or p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Irvington Public Library. Author Visit: At 7 p.m. Charlie Devnet dis- disability, a Warner Library staff member or vol- Call 591-7840 or visit www.irvingtonlibrary.org. cusses her book “The Snow Queen’s Daughter” at unteer will bring library materials to you. Call the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 the Reference Desk at 631-7734. Comedy Night: Bobby Collins performs at 8 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org. p.m. at the Tarrytown Music Hall. Call 877- Mah Jongg: Play Mondays at 1 p.m. at Temple Grape Expectations 840-0457 or visit www.tarrytownmusichall.org. Fourth Monday Knitting Group: Meets at 7 Beth Abraham in Tarrytown. Call 631-1770 or p.m. at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Bring e-mail [email protected] to ensure there are WINE AND LIQUOR MERCHANT Saturday 22 your projects and join other knitters. Call 631- enough players for a game. 7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org. “The Genius of Leonardo”: Art history slide Torah Study: Rabbi Holtz leads a class every lecture at 2 p.m. by Toni McKeen at the Irving- High School Book Club: Meets at 7 p.m. at Wed. at 10 a.m. at Temple Beth Abraham in Tar- ton Public Library. Call 591-7840 or visit www. the Irvington Public Library. Find title at www. rytown. No previous knowledge required. Call irvingtonlibrary.org/ya.htm or on Facebook. 631-1770 or e-mail [email protected]. 15% OFF irvingtonlibrary.org. Call 591-7840 to register. The Tortoise and the Hare: At 2 p.m. find Friday Night Jazz Jam: Featuring Jay Azzolina out if these animals are depicted accurately in Friday 28 and Friends from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the YOUR NEXT folk tales at Teatown Lake Reservation in Os- Hastings Station Café in Hastings on Hudson. sining. Call 762-2912, ext. 110 or visit www. Women’s Circle: From 5:45 p.m. to 7 p.m. Call 693-3175. celebrate, study and explore Jewish women’s is- teatown.org. Ossining Down-To-Earth Farmers’ Market: sues at Temple Beth Abraham in Tarrytown. Call WINE PURCHASE “Talking Drums”: A multidisciplinary per- 631-1770 or e-mail [email protected] to RSVP. Open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. all year at WITH THIS AD. CANNOT BE formance of storytelling, percussive music and Spring and Main Sts. Call 923-4837. COMBINED WITH OTHER DISCOUNTS. SOME ITEMS ARE “Best of” Film Series: Oscar Nominated movement by Kobla Mensa Dente at 2:30 p.m. Stone Barns’ programs: EXCLUDED. NO MINIMUM OR Shorts will be shown at 7:30 p.m. at Irvington A series of produce- at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call 631- related talks and tours are offered on Saturdays MAXIMUM. 7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org. Town Hall Theatre. Call 591-6602 or visit www. and family programs on Sundays at Stone Barns 92 NORTH BROADWAY (RTE9) irvingtontheater.com. TARRYTOWN, NY. 10591 Tribute to Pink Floyd: in Pocantico Hills. Call 366-9606 or visit www. At 8 p.m. there will Phone# 332-0294 be a live concert by Dark Side of the Hudson Comedy Night: Mario Cantone performs at 8 stonebarnscenter.org. WWW.123WINEAVE.COM with projections at the Nyack Center, Broadway p.m. at the Tarrytown Music Hall. Call 877-840- Healthy Life series: Phelps Memorial Hospital www.thehudsonindependent.com February 2014 The Hudson Independent 19 Obituaries WYER ANDERBILT D & V Roger Martin, 86 Grace Venturi, 92 Roger W. Martin, a lifelong resident of Grace B. Venturi, a resident of of Irving- Tarrytown, died January 3. He was 86. ton, died January 23. She was 92. Born in Tarrytown, he graduated from She was born in North Tarrytown. She UNERAL OME Irvington High School after having his was predeceased by her husband Rudolph F H schooling interrupted for service in the J. Venturi. Mrs. Grace was in real estate U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1946. He then sales in Westchester County for many years. Tarrytown went on to have a long career with New She was a parishioner of Immaculate Con- York Telephone. In 1949, he married Ag- ception Church. She is survived by several nes Herrion in Sacred Heart Church in nieces and nephews. Yonkers. He was a parishioner of Trans- figuration Church, and he belonged to the Giovanna Minardi, 85 Transfiguration Seniors as well as the Tar- Giovanna Minardi, a longtime Sleepy rytown Seniors. He is survived by his wife Hollow resident, died peacefully January 9. ATERBURY ELLY of 64 years, two children and four grand- She was 85. W & K children. Born in Ragusa, Sicily, she married John Minardi in Ragusa in 1948, and in 1955 Anita Schneider, 88 the couple came to settle in North Tarry- Anita A. Schneider, a lifelong Tarrytown town. Mrs. Minardi had been a seamstress UNERAL OME resident, died January 15. He was 88. for several area dress companies including F H She had a long career in nursing which Merle Dress in Tarrytown. She had been a she began at Phelps Memorial Hospital. member of the Sleepy Hollow Seniors. She of Briarcliﬀ Manor She then went on to the Neighborhood was a loving and devoted mother, grand- House Nursing Program and was a found- mother, great-grandmother and family ma- ing member of the Open Door. Shen then triarch. She was a wonderful cook, and it taught at Grasslands Hospital in the Prac- brought her great joy to be able to cook for tical Nursing Program and she finished her and be surrounded by her family. e Guarino Family continues career in the Public Schools of the Tarry- towns. She was a longtime parishioner of Paul Graham, 67 Christ Episcopal Church and was a mem- Paul R. Graham, a resident of Irvington, the warm and personal service ber of the Order of the Eastern Star. died January 13. He was 67. She had been married to Howard E. Born in Dobbs Ferry, he graduated from which was originally Schneider for 48 years when he prede- Dobbs Ferry High School in 1964. He ceased her. She is survived by three daugh- worked as an assistant building superinten- ters, seven grandchildren and eight great- dent for Rye Colony in Rye for many years. established by Jack Kelly grandchildren. He enjoyed fishing and loved to travel to Lake George. He was an avid NY Mets fan.

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Thanks to everyone in our community who helped the Sleepy Hollow Perform- ing Arts Boosters raise over $13,000 for the students in Sleepy Hollow Middle and High School. The sold out fundraiser at Captain Lawrence Brewery was a knock- out success and featured four and a half hours of non-stop live music including performances from alumni, teachers, local parents/musicians and a special guest appearance by the actor Dominic Chianese. The funds will be used to subsidize the high and the federal government to ensure its school musical, Bye Bye Birdie, currently in research is known to federal policy makers. production, as well as other needed items, such as musical instruments, for the high school and middle school orchestra, band, RECEIVED and chorus programs. The Rotary Club of the Tarrytowns se- cured a grant through Mahopac National LAUNCHED Bank’s Literacy Program for the RSHM Life Center to install seven Chromebooks Asset Atelier, a Digital Asset Management in the center for its afterschool program. (DAM) consultancy, launched in January These chromebooks will allow students to 2012. Based in New York City, the com- connect to the school district’s program pany was recently able to expand its services that, in turn, allows students to connect to the Westchester area by joining the sup- to their classroom materials after school. HAPPY portive W@tercooler collaborative work- Many of these students in the afterschool space in Tarrytown. Collectively, co-found- program had no means to gain this con- ers Julie Maher and Alice Merchante have nectivity prior to the grant. VALENTINE'S DAY! over 30 years experience in cataloging, ar- Tarrytown Music Hall board member chival services, digital asset strategy, system Kent Sheng donated $60,000 for naming ALL DISHES FROM OUR EXTENSIVE MENU implementation, and training. Asset Atelier rights of the Music Hall VIP Lobby. He has specializes in strategy and implementation asked that the lobby be named in memory ARE FRESHLY AND AUTHENTICALLY plans that are customized to individual of Berthold and Helen Ringeisen. This is project needs. They have lent their services the single largest donation the Music Hall PREPARED — SPICEY OR MILD to individuals with only a basic understand- has ever received from an individual. ing of DAM, established corporate DAM Enjoy Our Lunch Bu et - All You Can Eat departments, and everything in between. Everyday, including Weekends. 11:30 - 3:00, $9.95 Asset Atelier also complements these servic- RETIRED es by teaching workshops and mentoring in Dinner different communities. We welcome them Frank Drahos, a lifetime resident of Tar- to Tarrytown! www.assetatelier.com rytown, retired this January after 54 years Mon-Thur., 5:00 - 10:00 of tending the grounds of Sleepy Hollow Fri., Sat., 5:00 - 10:30 Cemetery. APPOINTED Sun., 5:00 - 9:30

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CRISP is committed to expanding the participation of social workers in federal Jenifer Ross owns W@tercooler, a shared EMAIL: ______legislative and policy processes, and will act workspace located in Tarrytown, NY www. as a bridge between social work researchers watercoolerhub.com www.thehudsonindependent.com February 2014 The Hudson Independent 21 Letters Outdoor Tarrytown Pool Will Provide Many Public Amenities To the Editor: room, lockers and bathrooms (with indoor/ 5) The developer will construct 12 units conjunction with the prospective construc- outdoor accessibility), a concession stand, of moderate income housing, with prefer- tion of the JCC indoor pool, the planned As The Hudson Independent article (“Tar- and a community meeting room. The con- ences for Village residents, on the site of renovation of the EF School’s Marymount rytown Reaches Agreement for First Out- struction schedule, which includes penal- the old Village Hall. Again, the construc- campus indoor pool, and the continued door Pool in Village”, Dec.) and the Janu- ties for non-performance, requires that the tion schedule includes penalties for non- availability of the YMCA pool. Since each ary follow-up Letter to the Editor did not facility be completed in about 24 months. performance and requires completion in of these facilities will provide public access, provide a complete picture of the various Importantly, the pool and the building will about 24 months. there was the distinct possibility that such a public amenities associated with the letter be integrated into the larger and complete- 6) In addition to the above items, the Village facility would quickly have become of intent signed with the Hudson Harbors ly rebuilt Pierson and RiverWalk Parks, developer had already enlarged the Senior a white elephant. Moreover, the operating development, the Board of Trustees felt it which include new basketball and tennis Center, renovated an existing building for costs of such a year-round facility would would be useful to set the record straight courts, a brand new picnic pavilion, a wa- the DPW, and donated the land in front of have been significant, and, in order for it to and summarize them below: ter play/spray feature, a new playground, Hudson Harbors for that portion of River- be financially viable, likely would have re- 1) The outdoor pool to be built by the an outdoor performance space, ample open Walk Park. quired it to be operated as a regional center, developer, which is to be located east of the grassy spaces for play and relaxation, and Taken together, it is clear that the public bringing in users (including swim teams) Senior Center on the current site of the walking and bicycle paths. There’s just no benefits associated with the Hudson Har- and traffic from throughout Westchester Department of Parks and Recreation, will doubt that what we’ll have is the truly first- bor development are not only substantial, County and beyond. Consequently, on be approximately 2,000 square feet with a class family- and child-friendly recreational but will meaningfully and significantly im- balance, we believed that it made more substantial deck around it. The pool, while place that our residents deserve. prove the quality of life for everyone in the sense to create the more modest facility suitable for lap swimming and teaching 3) The developer will also be making Village. The direct financial contribution envisioned, one that would be focused lo- children to swim, will be a general recre- $1.5 million in payments to the Village to alone will total over $5.4 million, not to cally, accompanied by a substantial funding ational facility specifically intended to fill be used for recreational purposes. While mention the additional millions of dollars source dedicated to Tarrytown’s recreation- one of the most pressing, and long unmet, the Board of Trustees has not made any de- in value provided by the pool, the DPW al needs. recreational needs in the Village, namely a cisions yet on the use of these monies, the building, the Senior Center and the park- public outdoor swimming pool enabling Board will be undertaking an open, public land donations. Signed, all of our residents to cool off during the process to determine what would be the One final note: the decision to shift from sweltering days of summer. A children’s best path to follow. an elaborate indoor pool complex to an Drew Fixell, Tarrytown Mayor wading pool may be added in the planning 4) The developer will be making further outdoor pool, a recreation building and a process. payments to the Village totaling $3.95 mil- substantial financial contribution was driv- Tarrytown Board of Trustees: Tom Basher 2) Connected to the pool will be a new lion (this is in addition to the significant en, to some extent, by the realization that (Deputy Mayor), Mary McGee, Robert 6,000 square foot recreation building, con- new taxes the development itself will bring the need for an indoor facility had become Hoyt, Becky McGovern, Tom Butler, taining a fully equipped exercise/fitness to the Village every year). far less compelling when considered in Doug Zollo

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Remember when there was a line waiting to get into Malandrino’s Res- taurant and Deli on Beekman Avenue? In 1957, John Malandrino Sr. and his son John Malandrino Jr. (Mally) bought a German delicatessen on Beek- man Avenue in Sleepy Hollow and went about adding an Italian fl air by off ering fresh peppers and eggplants for sale. But no one was interested in the produce, according to daughter Caroline (Malan- drino) Amenta, so they started cooking it and making sandwiches stuff ed with sau- Maladrino’s then and now... sage and peppers, eggplant, meatballs, cold into a sit-down restaurant cuts, etc.. “Th at caught-on immediately!” and the one next door became the delica- Locals recall that parents used to buy asked for a wedge with nothing on it. she recalled. tessen that sold wedges. wedges and send them airmail to their kids “So my father wrapped the bread and gave Th at was the beginning of the famous “Th ey had a great business and people in college and that the North Tarrytown it to him. He ran back in after he opened it Malandrino “wedge,” a regional term came from all parts of Westchester,” said police bought egg sandwiches and coff ee and said, ‘No, I meant no mayonnaise or used almost exclusively in New York and Caroline who often helped out behind at Malandrino’s for overnight guests at the mustard.’ Th at got a laugh from everyone,” Connecticut to describe a super sandwich the counter during the lunch rush. “All jail. recalled Caroline. known elsewhere as a sub, hoagie or hero. the guys who worked at General Motors Caroline’s mother Sadie did much of the Th e business closed in 1976 after John “Th e best wedges in town! I’m in the South would come in. We would be six people food preparation for the deli. Sr. died and Sadie retired. Mally went on now and they don’t know what a wedge is,” behind the counter and couldn’t keep up “I can still vividly remember my Grandma to other business pursuits including deliv- —Marion Madry Balone with all the orders. Th ere was always a line making-up the tuna in the back kitchen...in ering bread for Arthur Ave. Bakery. Caro- waiting to get in.” huge batches,” line now lives in Connecticut, but her sis- In 1964 the Malandrinos bought the “I remember getting a combo, a host- —Joanne Malandrino-Daly ter Ada still resides in Sleepy Hollow and buildings at 60 and ess cupcake, and the memory of Malandrino’s lives on. 62 Beekman Av- a can of soda, all “I remember watching her stir the meat- “Even today when I meet someone and enue at the corner ‘The best wedges in town! I’m in the in a long Italian balls and the gravy....Mamma Mia! Th e tell them my last name was Malandrino, of North Washing- South now and they don’t know what bread bag and for smell!” they say, ‘Is that where they sold those ton Street and relo- a wedge is.’ like $1.25!” Karen —Debbie Carroll-Busto recalled. wonderful wedges? I wish I could have one cated. Th ey turned —Marion Madry Balone Croke remem- now.’ I laugh and answer, ‘I wish I could the corner property bered. Once a man came into the store and have one now, myself,’” Caroline said.

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