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November 2014 Serving Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow, Irvington, Scarborough-on-Hudson and Ardsley-on-Hudson Vol. IX No. 11 First Public Outdoor Swimming Pool Irvington’s in Tarrytown to Open in 2016 Peyser Left by Rick Pezzullo His Mark on Residents in the Village of Tarrytown will be able to cool off in the summer months Village in a village-owned outdoor swimming pool, starting in 2016. A ceremonial groundbreaking ceremony by Paula Romanow Etzel was held October 10 with village officials and National Resources Principal Joseph Flags flew at half-mast in Irvington to Cotter, developer of Hudson Harbor, who honor former United States congressman reached an agreement with the village last and Irvington mayor, Peter Peyser, who year to construct a six-lane pool, kiddie died on October 9 at the age of 93. At a pool and recreational facility equipped with celebration of Peyser’s life at the Church of exercise apparatus and locker rooms on vil- St. Barnabas in Irvington where Peyser was lage-owned property on West Main Street, Taking part in the groundbreaking ceremony were (L-R:) Steve Antonucci, trustees an active parishioner, Peyser was remem- Tom Basher and Mary McGee, Mayor Drew Fixell, trustees Thomas Butler and Robert behind the Tarrytown train station and west bered for his patriotism, quick wit, gen- Hoyt, Planning Board Chairman Stanley Friedlander and National Resources Principal of the Tarrytown Senior Center, with the erous nature and love of family, baseball, Joseph Cotter. Tappan Zee Bridge in the backdrop. Photo by: Sunny Mclean music, and dessert. The project is estimated to cost approxi- Peyser fought on World War II’s front mately $3.5 million and take about 18 promise. Some people had an issue with the Harbor required the construction of two lines as an infantry soldier during the months to complete. creation of an indoor pool. It was the deci- indoor swimming pools, an exercise facil- Battle of the Bulge, Remagen Bridge En- “I have often heard from residents that we sion of the board that this made sense for ity and a small café that would be avail- gagement and Huertgen Forest, receiving don’t have a pool,” said Village Administra- the community.” able to all village residents. The agreement a Bronze Star medal. Later he brought the tor Michael Blau. “This is definitely a com- The original agreement with Hudson Continued on page 2 same tenacity to Capitol Hill as a congress- man. In between, he was elected mayor of Irvington for four terms, a tenure that con- tinues to benefit residents every day. Local Hospitals Facing Infectious Born on September 7, 1921 in Cedar- hurst, New York, Peyser’s family moved to

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PERMIT NO. 971 PERMIT NO. he missed Long Island’s small-town, scenic WHITE PLAINS, NY WHITE PLAINS, surroundings. He gladly rediscovered them by Robert Kimmel peared in Westchester are also getting the close in 1939 at Colgate University (graduating attention of health officials. Cases of the respira- in 1942) and again in 1960 when he and While Westchester medical facilities are em- tory disease, Enterovirus D68, which has mainly his wife Marguerite settled in Irvington phasizing their preparedness in the face of the infected children, have been present in the coun- with their five children, Penny, Safi, Peter, potential spread of infectious diseases, no cases ty and caused concern, but appear to have lev- James, and Thomas. At Colgate, Peyser in the county have been identified as being what eled off. Health authorities also stress that the found friendships and interests that lasted much of the nation is concerned about: Ebo- flu season has arrived and urge that everyone six throughout his life. He was an original la. Contagious only through contact with the months or older, with a few exceptions, get a flu member of the Colgate Thirteen a cappella bodily secretions or blood of infected persons, shot. The flu season begins in October, hits its singing group, founded in 1942 and a Col- the disease is, however, causing area hospitals to peak in February, and ends in May. Flu vaccina- gate institution ever since. (Peyser’s funeral develop safeguards against its spread and remain tions are available at many drugstore chains and service began with the Colgate Thirteen vigilant for any signs of its appearance. West- doctor’s offices. singing the university’s alma mater.) chester County Health Commissioner Dr. Sher- As an airborne viral disease, the flu historically Peyser ran for mayor in 1962, a position lita has been quoted as saying, “I think we are as has taken a continuing toll greater than most that paid $100 per month. “When I came ready as possible.” other such diseases in the United States. That is along to run for mayor, there were all sorts Anxiety heightened last week when a New particularly true of persons 65 years and older, of problems,” Peyser told The Hudson In- York City doctor who had just returned from who, according to the Centers for Disease Con- dependent in 2009. “The water system was Guinea, where he treated Ebola patients, tested trol and Prevention, account for an estimated breaking down, there was no fire house, the positive for the Ebola virus and was placed in 90% of the “influenza associated” deaths in the park wasn’t large enough, the roads were in isolation at Bellevue Hospital. U.S. Flu related deaths occurring during sea- terrible condition and the then-mayor’s at- Other communicable diseases which have ap- sonal years of vastly Continued on page 26 Continued on page 4 www.thehudsonindependent.com SH Planning Board Action Clears Way for GM Site Sale by Robert Kimmel However, GM shuttered the plant in 1996 titled to a newly created Sleepy Hollow Lo- The village saves money by having the and subsequently traveled an obstacle rid- cal Development Corporation (LDC) and land it will use owned by the LDC. With Nearly 30 years have passed since the Gen- den course aimed at redevelopment of the will be leased for use by the village. the LDC handling the construction of a new by Linda Viertel eral Motors’ 96-acre, long vacated property site for residential and businesses use. The About 28 acres remaining in the east par- Public Works building and proposed athletic along the Hudson River in Sleepy Hollow company finally found a developer earlier cel will go to Historic Hudson Valley toward fields, it relieves the village from complying has been absent from the village’s tax rolls. this year to whom it will sell the property. improving the Philipsburg Manor Upper with state rules governing costly contractor Action by Sleepy Hollow’s Planning Board GM and the developer, Lighthouse Land- Mills Historic site. hiring practices by municipalities. The LDC this month, approving the subdivision of ing LLC, are required to adhere to the pro- Trustee Karin Wompa, who also serves will issue bonds for the construction costs, the site, brought the property a step closer visions of a special permit provided by the as chairperson of the village’s newly named and use the leasing payments from Sleepy to development and a return to taxation. village that calls for the property’s subdivi- Local Development Committee, hailed the Hollow to pay them off. Ultimately, it can The site’s tax exempt status goes back to sion when it is sold. The subdivision, unani- Planning Board’s approval as “paving the cede the property back to the village. 1985 when village officials were anxious to mously approved by the Planning Board, way for the sale of the property to Light- GM’s sale of the property to Lighthouse keep GM operating the plant and agreed to carves out east, south and west parcels of the house Landing LLC , and getting it back on Landing LLC triggers the property tax pay- accept a relatively small annual payment in site. About eight acres of the east portion the tax rolls.” ments to the village, estimated initially to be lieu of taxes, (PILOT), from the company. and a small part of the south division will be Wompa noted that with the four lots about $1 million as opposed to the approxi- having been “officially subdivided and rec- mately $140,000 PILOT it now receives an- ognized,” the action can “be filed with the nually. The Tarrytown School District will Westchester County Land records, allowing benefit by having the $240,000 PILOT turn GM to transfer the properties to the LDC, into taxes of close to $2 million. and move forward with the sale to the de- GM and Lighthouse Landing LLC have velopers of the remaining lots.” Regarding agreed to the sale, and its completion is ex- the village’s parcels, she added that the LDC pected by the end of this year. Details have could then “start the planning process for ... not been made public. Based on provisions new Department of Public Works facilities of the special permit, the developer will be and recreational amenities for Sleepy Hol- able to build 1,177 residential units as well low residents.” as retail and office space.

Pool ter County with pools handle permits and Continued from page 1 daily charges. The letter of intent the village signed was amended several times over the years, with Cotter also stipulated that he build but the obligation of building some sort of 12 units of affordable housing on the site aquatic center was never nixed. of the former Village Hall on Wildey Street Cotter, who gave those in attendance at by early 2016 and set a payment schedule the groundbreaking a brief overview of the for $2.75 million in fees owed to the vil- project and a tour of the site where an old lage that dates back to the original February Tarrytown Recreation building stands, not- 28, 2004 agreement when the project was ed the design of the new recreation center called Ferry Landing. would mirror the look of nearby Hudson If that project is approved, Blau said, last Harbor. “We hope it will look very similar year, a lottery would likely be held for the to that,” he said. one and two-bedroom units that will be Blau said the fee structure for the pool between 850 and 1,000 square feet and be would have to be discussed with the Board set aside for village employees, volunteer fire of Trustees, adding he had been research- and ambulance corps members, senior citi- ing how other municipalities in Westches- zens and young adults.

2 The Hudson Independent November 2014 www.thehudsonindependent.com Peabody Preserve Outdoor Classroom Opens With Great Fanfare

by Linda Viertel Film Center. “Students will create a fi eld guide of this wonderful space. Kids have a “Th is is a big day in the history of our natural tendency to name their world, and school district,” exclaimed Superintendent, now they will be able to do so in Spanish Dr. Chris Clouet, as he began the ribbon- and English. Why outdoor learning?” he cutting event that opened the Peabody asked. “Nature shifts as do our brains when Preserve Outdoor Classroom (PPOC) on we learn. With this big project as part of our October 22. Th e 40-acre site is now an in- core study, students learn to think fl exibly novative “classroom without walls,” thanks along with nature. Big things can happen. to the eff orts of three energetic parents: Th e time has come to pay attention to na- Tracey Brown, Katie Scully and Sonia Craw- ture.” ley. With the enthusiastic support of Clouet In a rousing speech, State Senator Andrea and the Board of Education, many teachers, Stewart-Cousins announced,” I am here to administrators, environmentalists and do- celebrate PPOC: PP means “people power” nors, and in partnership with Teatown and because that’s what’s happened here. People Scenic Hudson, the acreage (aside from the came together to ‘partner power.’ Your lega- two sports fi elds) has been transformed into cy, students, is to improve the environment. a preserve with a new trail system accessing Education is not a four-walled experience.” stir up a little trouble many points of interest and op- “We didn’t inherit the land from our an- portunities for classroom cestors,” Assemblyman Tom Abinanti study out-of doors. declared, quoting environmental ac- we’ve got the perfect hostess gifts Long ago, this tivist Wendell Berry, “we borrowed for all your holiday gatherings property was the it from our children. And, now site of the turn- future leaders from our schools of-the-century will have the knowledge to un- Etruscan Brick ter County with pools handle permits and Factory. Th e daily charges. building is now in Th e letter of intent the village signed ruins, surrounded by with Cotter also stipulated that he build a verdant deciduous 12 units of aff ordable housing on the site forest, freshwater and salt- of the former Village Hall on Wildey Street water tidal wetlands, populated by early 2016 and set a payment schedule by a wide variety of fl ora and pretty funny vintage for $2.75 million in fees owed to the vil- fauna, with views of the Hud- 80 south broadway lage that dates back to the original February son River. tarrytown, ny 10591 28, 2004 agreement when the project was “Ever since 2011,” Brown called Ferry Landing. explained, “debates occurred 914-631-3368 If that project is approved, Blau said, last about what to do with the en- year, a lottery would likely be held for the tire Board of Education-owned open tues.-sun. one and two-bedroom units that will be property. It needed a steward, 11am to 7pm between 850 and 1,000 square feet and be a group of people who love, it, Footbridge in Peabody Preserve set aside for village employees, volunteer fi re know it and can speak on its behalf. And, the prettyfunnyvintage.com and ambulance corps members, senior citi- inspiration came to us that students should derstand how our environment works.” zens and young adults. be that steward.” Brown expressed the need Kevin Carter, Teatown’s Executive Direc- for students to get outdoors, into someplace tor, stressed broadening Teatown’s “mission wild, silent and away from technology. “So to inspire our communities to lifelong en- many students had not been in the woods vironmental stewardship; it takes collabora- before; once they get into the forest, they tion: talk, listen, collaborate and build. Th is fi nd it magical, transformative,” she added. is just the beginning of this great place.” Although the property was initially un- Introduced as “a great scientist,” 12th available, science research teacher, Janet grader Javiera Morales and silver medal win- Longo-Abinanti, said, “Build it and they ner at a recent national International Sus- will come.” Scully took on the challenge. tainable World Energy and Environment She organized the enthusiastic outpouring Project conference, described her thesis on of community volunteers who helped clear invasive species thriving in fragmented areas, trails with the support of Cutting Edge, a lo- and the country’s $40 billion spent on trying cal landscape company. Scenic Hudson cre- to eradicate them. Eighth-grader Max Cover ated maps and land use strategies; Teatown urged his fellow students to explore in a dif- marked the trail system, led by trail expert ferent way; ”the smallest thing, like a slip- Leigh Draper. stream can take up your whole afternoon,” A generous donation from the late Kath- he said. And ninth –grader Jayne Knight ryn W. Davis jump-started the project. And, delighted in nature as everyone’s “24-hour now students come with their art, science, classroom where we get to touch, hear, smell and physical education teachers, integrating and taste, creating a better sense of aware- life science, landscape drawing and exercise. ness, connecting us to our environment.” Th e Jacob Burns Center will help set up A dramatic ending completed this ener- “critter cameras” to monitor animal activity. getic ceremony, as the Headless Horseman Robert Welsch, owner of Westover Land- appeared on the ridge nearby and raced scape, worked with students to plant 500 down to the ribbon-cutting, his black steed daff odil bulbs before the proceedings. And prancing and rearing in a seasonal celebra- Teatown donated a repurposed bridge for tion of this nexus of outdoor education and walkers to enter the preserve. land stewardship. And, a grateful commu- Clouet described another exciting initia- nity cheered. tive: a digital fi eld guide for the preserve For PPOC information visit: https://sites. created in partnership with the Jacob Burns google.com/site/peabodypreserve/

www.thehudsonindependent.com November 2014 Th e Hudson Independent 3 Photo by: Janie Rosman Peyser Continued from page 1 titude was that you didn’t raise taxes.” Pey- sured laughter, Peyser added with a wink, ser (then a Republican) won the election; “You know, it’s against the law to swim in for the next eight years, he set out to see his the reservoir.” vision of Irvington realized. “I raised taxes Family members were instrumental in every year, but I found out that if you raise campaign efforts (which headquartered taxes and people can see positive change, out of the Peyser household), including they’re agreeable because they can see the Peyser’s mother who was known to make value,” he said. “When I was mayor, we lunch each day for volunteers. Peyser developed a recreation program; we built wrote his own speeches, often on yellow a new firehouse; we changed the water sys- legal pads. By 1969, he set his sights on a tem; we enlarged Matthiessen Park for the congressional seat. “I learned a lot as may- first time; we did the roads over... It was a or,” he said. “If it wasn’t for the village, I great time to be mayor.” don’t think I would have ever made it to An avid sports enthusiast, Peyser cher- Congress, so Irvington has been very good ished his time as a Little League coach; to us. It’s a wonderful village.” “Peter Peyser Field” was officially named As a Republican, Peyser was considered for him at Scenic Hudson Park in 2009. a dark horse candidate but was elected to Peyser maintained a successful career in three terms. He worked with the Com- the life insurance industry but soon found mittee on Education and Labor where that he spent most of his time in and he fought for improved student loan pro- around Village Hall. “I used to chase fires, grams, aid to elementary and secondary and people would call at all hours of the education, and better worker training pro- From left to right: Former U.S. Congressman and Irvington Mayor Peter Peyser in night about all sorts of issues like garbage grams. A champion of public education, 2007 with former Irvington mayors Erin Malloy and Nikki Coddington, former Irving- collection…I gave my home number out, (all five Peyser children attended Irvington ton Trustee John Malone, U.S. Congresswoman Nita Lowey, and N.Y. State Senator I was the mayor,” he said. “The funniest public schools), he was a consumer activist Andrea Stewart-Cousins. of all was when I received a call from one on the Committee on Agriculture. Later, of the policemen in the middle of sum- Peyser developed, with House leaders, the state committee went so far as to sue the I took a year off from college to work on mer around midnight. I was in bed. ‘Mr. “ERISA (Employment Retirement In- Peyser campaign to keep it off the Sep- one of his campaigns, first as his driver and Mayor, I got a problem. I got five kids up come Security Act) Task Force” that led to tember primary ballot. Peyser, backed by then later in his district office in Yonkers. here at the reservoir, girls and boys and landmark legislation on employee benefit family and throngs of supporters, gathered I later joined Peter’s ‘84 campaign as his they are all naked. What am I supposed to and retirement plans. signed petitions and personally delivered press secretary. Peter’s bottom line was to do with them?’ ‘Now that’s a real problem,’ In 1976, Peyser sought the GOP nomi- them to Albany just before deadline. Add- always bring value to his community and I said. ‘I suggest you tell them to put their nation for U.S. Senate but was thwarted ed to the ballot, Peyser eventually lost the to his country. Time spent with Peter was clothes on and go home.’” Through mea- by then Senator James Buckley. The GOP primary race and left the Republican Party always special; I treasure all that I experi- to become a Democrat, winning back his enced with him. And for me it all began on congressional seat as a Democrat in 1978 that memorable day in 1971.” and holding the office for two terms. Peyser remained active with the Demo- Peyser remained close to his constitu- cratic Party. He was a vocal supporter and ents throughout his life. He mentored area friend to former Irvington mayor Erin youth, often working Malloy. He delivered with underprivileged a moving nomination children. A support- “I learned a lot as mayor. If it speech for Trustee ive, guiding force for wasn’t for the village, I don’t think candidate Terence his own children and I would have ever made it to Con- Masterson at the Ir- grandchildren, Peyser vington Democratic believed strongly in gress, so Irvington has been very Caucus in 2009, hav- keeping young people good to us. It’s a wonderful village” ing been an encour- involved. Irvington —Peter Peyser aging presence in native Parker Reilly Masterson’s life for de- remembered, “In cades. Asked once if 1971, I was a fourth grader at the Dows he would make a robocall for candidates, Lane School. One morning we were told Peyser opted instead to make personal calls we’d be having a special visitor: Peter Pey- to voters himself. He enjoyed interacting ser, until recently our mayor and now our with neighbors on a one-to-one basis. IT IS AN HONOR congressman. When he arrived, it was as if Pulitzer-prize winning author Bob the President himself had walked into the Massie recalled, “Peter Peyser was practi- TO STUDY room. We were thrilled, and Peter seemed cally the first person I met when we came AT WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE to share in our excitement as he patiently to Irvington in 1963. Just days after we’d answered all of our questions. I think it’s moved in, Peter came by to introduce him- very telling (and speaks volumes about Pe- self. This was long before I was a ‘known’ You may know that Westchester Community ter’s priorities) that one of his early stops writer. He gave me a welcoming smile and OPEN HOUSE as congressman was a visit to his town’s el- said, ‘Hi, I’m the mayor!’” College is the largest and most affordable NOVEMBER 18 ementary school, to connect with the chil- Almost 50 years later, in March of 2012 college in the county. You may also know our 3:30-5 pm dren of his community. He was bringing when the Irvington Historical Society award-winning professors teach classes in more CLASSES START it back home, and his visit made a huge hosted Massie at the Main Street School to JANUARY 20 than 60 different academic programs. But did impression on me.” talk about his new book, the packed audi- you know that more than ninety percent of our Reilly recalled, “In 1975, I was part of torium was treated to an exchange that was sunywcc.edu Honors Program students go on to their first 914-606-6735 a group of Irvington junior high students in itself historical. Peyser, then 91, who choice for a four-year college or university? making a trip to Washington, D.C. Peter was in the audience, made his way to the and his staff arranged for us to meet people aisle to join residents waiting to ask ques- like Bella Abzug, Ed Koch and William tions. When it was Peyser’s turn, a heart- Safire. It was amazing (and empowering) felt conversation ensued between the two to sit in small offices with people of that Irvington icons. “Peter thanked me for stature as they took our questions and told having moved to Irvington, and I thanked us about what they did. My own adven- him back,” Massie said. “It was a wonder- tures with Peter continued in 1982 when ful moment.”

4 The Hudson Independent November 2014 www.thehudsonindependent.com Photo by: Janie Rosman

Large crane that attracted much attention when it arrived in early October. Massive Crane Arrives to Help Dismantle Tappan Zee Bridge by Janie Rosman crane that saved us $1 billion.” Jewish Here’s how: The project was initially esti- Two days after its ceremonial arrival at mated to be $5.2 billion, and design-build the project site, the massive I Lift NY crane opened bidding to the private sector. The completed the final leg of its journey: pass- winning bidder (of three companies that Learning For ing under the bridge it will eventually help bid) came in at $3.9 billion; the crane was to dismantle. a deal-breaker. The only topic to upstage its journey from After its six-plus-week trek from Oakland, lower Manhattan was one word: tolls. CA, and recent docking at Jersey City, it ar- a Just World Governor Andrew Cuomo addressed rived ready to set sections of pre-fabricated that straight on when he joined commu- steel, 350 feet long each, from about 100 nity leaders, reporters and project officials miles north at Port of Coeymans. in Piermont on October 6 to welcome the Barging the metal downriver and lifting Join us in creating a Jewish crane. “We need to get a little more specific it into place reduces the amount of neces- information before we can figure out what sary dredging by about 50 percent, special community that engages in Jewish the tolls could be,” he said. project advisor Brian Conybeare noted, as cultural learning and activism. Asked about the task force he proposed does the shallow-drafted barge the crane in 2012 to address this, Cuomo cited the rests upon. Our unique program, designed with variables. At 24 percent completed, and with 65% “We don’t know how much we will get of the piling in, the project is now “going your family in mind, celebrates from the federal government, how much vertical,” TZC president Darrell Waters said, we will we get from the state; there are state noting 31 cranes are working in-river. “By holidays, teaches progressive loans and grants we can access,” he said. Ad- end of year, you will start to see main span values & inspires action. ditional unknowns are the built-in contract pylons coming out of the foundations.” incentives for Tappan Zee Constructors, Take advantage of the viewing areas in LLC (TZC) to finish the project before RiverWalk Park in Tarrytown, outfitted spring 2018 or penalties for completing it with high-powered monoculars and three Want to know more about our later. informational panels. “Once you have those numbers, then you To date, the project awarded more than community in Westchester? can come up with a plan about how to do it, $100 million to firms and contracted with what commuters should pay, on-hour, off- 137 companies from Westchester County hour, etc.,” he said. and 64 from Rockland County. “Almost Contact our Director of Education The governor assured the task force will be 550 craftsmen are on the project site,” Wa- formed “I think within the next year, cer- ters said. “This will peak at about 650 people at [email protected] or tainly,” and commuters “should have to pay working here next year.” 646-291-8371 or visit us on as little as possible.” Citing the Empire State’s fortitude, Cuo- What we do know is the I Lift NY will mo stated, “For people who have lost faith the Web at www.circle.org save the state money. “I’ve never had a deep in New York, for people who think we can’t emotional connection to a crane before, but get things done, New Yorkers haven’t lost I want you to know that I truly am in love their creativity, they haven’t lost their energy, with this crane,” Cuomo said. “They call it they haven’t lost their combativeness, their the I Lift NY crane, I call it the I Love NY competiveness, and that’s what this project crane.” He later told reporters, “I love the is all about.”

www.thehudsonindependent.com November 2014 The Hudson Independent 5 $4.6M Fields, Facilities School Bond Approved in Irvington by Rick Pezzullo tion and administrative team send our ap- Health, had to be completed regardless of residents to fund a turf playing surface. In preciation to our community for its robust the outcome of the referendum. 2008, a $6 million field renovation bond The third time did prove to be the charm participation in the bond vote held on Oc- Harrison said the district anticipates all was overwhelmingly rejected by a 3.5 to 1 in the Irvington School District as a much tober 7,” Harrison stated in a letter to school projects funded in the bond to commence margin. Two years earlier, a similar proposi- debated $4.6 million fields and facilities ren- community members. during the summer of 2015. The athletic tion was defeated by 47 votes. ovation referendum was approved by voters The $1.8 million organic product turf and fields and track construction is anticipated According to the district, the annual debt on October 7. resurfacing of the surrounding Oley Track to be completed by the fall, with East Field service to pay for the 15-year bond will The bond, which includes building main- was the highest ticket item in the bond. $1.1 opening for play 12 to 18 months later. be just under $400,000. However, since tenance projects in all district schools and million is also being budgeted to place a soil All other facility and infrastructure proj- $315,425 in debt is coming off the books at the installation of artificial turf at Meszaros cap and improve drainage on East Field, ects, such as the upgrading of the HVAC the end of the current school year, the pro- Field on the Irvington High School/Middle which has been closed since September system at Dows Lane and gym roof restora- jected tax increase for property owners the School campus, passed 1,095 to 945 in one 2012 due to the discovery of non-native fill. tion and conversion from oil to gas boilers first year with a home valued at $700,000 of the largest voter turnout in recent mem- District officials have stressed that the at Main Street School, are expected to be is $28. In future years, district officials con- ory, according to Superintendent of Schools work on East Field, which is being moni- completed during the 2015-16 school year. tend Irvington will be eligible to receive up Kristopher Harrison. tored by the state Department of Environ- It was the third time in the last eight to 24% in building aid, which would likely “The Irvington UFSD Board of Educa- mental Conservation and Department of years that the district sought approval from offset any tax levy hike. Dobbs Ferry School Voters Approve $16M Referendum by Rick Pezzullo improvement of school buildings and fa- plained to residents in a newsletter. “In ers at Springhurst, the $14.2 million bond cilities were necessary. addition, student participation in commu- and $1.75 million from district reserve Voters in the Dobbs Ferry School Dis- “The bulk of the capital projects mon- nity and interscholastic athletic programs will replace worn turf on the high school trict approved a $16 million referendum ies are designated for necessary facilities is growing. With the limited field space in field and build four district/community on October 21 to fund several capital proj- upgrades that are essential to keeping our Dobbs Ferry, it is essential to increase the tennis courts at Springhurst. ects, including installing new artificial turf buildings in top-notch condition and ad- capacity and life span of our fields and fa- The high school/middle school library on a multi-purpose field at Springhurst El- dress important health and safety issues,” cilities.” will also be renovated to create collabora- ementary School. Superintendent of Schools Lisa Brady ex- Besides the turf and 500 new seat bleach- tive learning labs and flexible work areas; By a margin of 510 to 270, district resi- balcony seating will be installed in the au- dents agreed with the recommendations “The bulk of the capital projects monies are designated for necessary facili- ditorium; energy efficient windows and a contained in a year-long study and input ties upgrades that are essential to keeping our buildings in top-notch condition new slate roof will be installed at the high from Facilities, Finance and Athletics Ad- and address important health and safety issues.” school; and the ventilation and air condi- visory Committees that the projects in- tioning system will be improved at district — Superintendent Lisa Brady volving the maintenance, renovation and schools.

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6 The Hudson Independent November 2014 www.thehudsonindependent.com Greenburgh Approves $1Million residents to fund a turf playing surface. In Donation for Tarrytown Parkland 2008, a $6 million field renovation bond was overwhelmingly rejected by a 3.5 to 1 by Robert Kimmel $1 million dollar donation.” margin. Two years earlier, a similar proposi- This past March, the company asked for tion was defeated by 47 votes. A unanimous vote by Greenburgh’s Town and received the town’s permission to build According to the district, the annual debt Board has approved the acceptance of a $1 an additional 68 apartment units at Avalon service to pay for the 15-year bond will million donation from developer, Robert Green. be just under $400,000. However, since Martin, LLC and AvalonBay Communities, Following Gold’s disclosure of the agree- $315,425 in debt is coming off the books at Inc., which paves the way for Tarrytown to ment, questions arose about it, keyed by the end of the current school year, the pro- open a 27.7-acre wooded area at its southern Robert B. Bernstein, an Edgemont attorney, jected tax increase for property owners the border as parkland. The land abuts Taxter who had previously headed another local first year with a home valued at $700,000 Ridge Park’s 200 acres, which sits primarily civic group, and lost to Feiner in an election is $28. In future years, district officials con- in unincorporated Greenburgh. for supervisior. Bernstein charged that the tend Irvington will be eligible to receive up The donation stems from a confidential donation had influenced Greenburgh’s deci- to 24% in building aid, which would likely 2009 agreement between the developer and sion regarding Avalon Green, and disputed offset any tax levy hike. the East Irvington Civic Association, which its legitimacy. Feiner, who supports the do- the town was apparently unaware of until nation, maintained that neither he nor the earlier this year. The Robert Martin Com- council knew of the agreement prior to its pany built a nearby development of 444 late disclosure. The supervisor and Coun- apartments, Avalon Green, off of Taxter cilman Francis Sheehan asked the town’s Road in East Irvington. The donation was Ethics Board to rule on the donation and it to “mitigate” the impact of the develop- decided the arrangement met ethical stan- ment by allowing Greenburgh to purchase dards. the land parcel belonging to the Unification However, spurred by Bernstein, the Church and turn it over to Tarrytown so it Council of Greenburgh Civic Associa- would preserve the open space. tions has asked the State Attorney General Greenburgh Supervisor Paul Feiner and to investigate whether “extortion” or other all members of the council stated that they crimes were committed when the original had no knowledge of the 2009 agreement deal was made in 2009. No word had yet until this past summer. The President of the come from the Attorney General’s office as East Irvington Association, Danny Gold, this newspaper went to press. explained the deal was kept confidential, The $1 million from the developer was to “because we knew there would be a negative be provided to the town before the end of reaction from some residents in the town... October. Tarrytown Administrator Michael who find fault with everything the town Blau explained that the maintenance cost does including a positive action such as the for the village will be minimal. Phelps Medical Associates welcomes

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www.thehudsonindependent.com November 2014 The Hudson Independent 7 Local Midnight Run Group Marks 25 Years Helping Others

by Janie Rosman tion, you see the person is just like you.” Reporters don’t accompany volunteers Midnight Run has been forging a bond on runs. “We’re going into someone’s between housed and homeless people bedroom, so to speak, and volunteers ap- since 1984. proach people on the street with respect “We offer food, clothing, blankets and and dignity,” he said. personal care items to people and ask “Clothing must be cleaned and in ready- if they’d like one. ‘Hi, would you like a to-wear condition. Mostly needed is men’s sandwich? Would you like a blanket, or a clothing, and sturdy garments like jeans shirt?’” Executive Director Dale Williams and sweaters and sweatshirts. If you have explained. a pair of dress pants, they might look good the lady with the This month marks 25 years in its 97 the first night, and then not so good the Main Street location, a move from its second night,” he said. initial quarters in the South Presbyterian “If you live in Mahopac, then look at Church in Dobbs Ferry, testament to the the website for the group leader in that more than 150 communi- PROBLEM ty groups organizing more than 1,000 yearly relief missions. Born in Atlanta, Geor- gia, Williams grew up PROSTATE in North Carolina and graduated from the Uni- It caused her many a sleepless night. At all hours, versity of North Carolina without fail, her husband’s enlarged prostate would at Chapel Hill. Formerly cause him to get up in the middle of the night and homeless, as are half of Midnight Run’s board awaken her. So she took her prostate problem to members, he was aided the experts at Phelps Memorial Hospital Center by the organization, then where they treated his Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia volunteered and worked part-time before taking (BPH) with the most powerful GreenLight Laser, the the helm in 1991. Staff “XPS.” After a short recovery, her husband enjoyed includes a few part-time long-term results. And she was fi nally able to put people who sort clothes and a Board of Directors. her prostate problem to rest. “The area we cover is from 14th Street to 96th See if you’re a candidate for the green light laser Street, and I coordinate at Phelps Memorial Hospital Center. runs so groups don’t over- Call 1-888-888-2311 • phelpshospital.org lap each other geographi- cally,” Williams explained. “We’re supplementing Get better. Here. what the homeless have and deliver suits, shoes, Midnight Run Executive Director Dale Williams knows first- jackets, heavy coats, what- hand how it feels to be homeless. ever they need, and it Photo by: Janie Rosman changes with the season. Lighter clothes are needed in summer, area, and see what night fits your schedule. heavier clothes, including coats, hats, Runs tend to fill up in advance, a sign that scarves and gloves are needed in winter.” people are interested in helping,” Williams Runs benefit both those who give and said. who receive. “When you have a conversa- “People are on the street for a variety of tion with someone who’s spent the night reasons, and, while things have changed in a church, or on the steps of a store, — some people are in single-room oc- they’re no longer this faceless other who’s cupancies and still can’t make ends meet different,” he said. Briarcliff Manor resident Jane Silver- man went on her first run with Temple “We’re supplementing what Beth Abraham of Tarrytown, organized by the homeless have and deliver suits, congregant Sharon Kirschner, for people shoes, jackets, heavy coats, interested in social action (Tikkun Olam), more than 22 years ago. whatever they need, and it changes “You go with a group, and there are hun- with the season.” dreds of groups and organizations that do runs Friday and Saturday nights,” Silver- man said. “The most difficult part, she — the purpose of the runs is to bring two said, is seeing the same homeless individu- disparate groups together,” Silverman said. als over the years. “ “Those who are in the suburbs meet those “I take brand-new groups when I go,” who are homeless, other human beings, Williams said. “It’s not only what we do say hi, and have a conversation. It’s a great for the individuals who we help when we opportunity to talk with people.” go on runs, it’s also what we do for the For information, to volunteer, make a people who distribute food and clothing donation, or learn more, call Midnight on the runs. Once a volunteer goes on a Run at 914-693-7817, or visit www.mid- run, meets someone, and has a conversa- nightrun.org.

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FUNDS RAISED Penn State University sophomore Louis Copp (a 2013 graduate of Irvington High School) and his family hosted 15 Penn State classmates at the Copp home in Ir- vington for an October weekend as part of an ongoing fundraising initiative to sup- port pediatric cancer patients and their families. Copp’s fraternity, Acacia, and its sister sorority, Gamma Phi Beta, raised over $195,000 last year alone. The 15 Acacia and Gamma Phi Beta members canvassed the river towns in conjunction with The (MHA) at its fall benefit, “Denim and Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Mara- Dreams,” for her commitment to commu- thon, commonly referred to as THON, a nity healthcare over the last three decades. three-day dance marathon that takes place Kauffman Nolon, MPH, who is President every February at the Penn State Universi- and CEO of HRHCare, was recognized ty campus in University Park, PA with the for her “visionary leadership in creating a purpose of providing emotional and finan- cutting edge, integrated healthcare system cial support to children and families bat- that has transformed the way community tling pediatric cancer, along with support healthcare services are delivered.” As one to researchers and hospital staff. Started of the largest community health centers in 1973 by the university’s Interfraternity in New York State, HRH Care (www. Council, THON is the largest student-run hrhcare.org) has grown from a single pri- philanthropy in the world and has raised mary care site in Peekskill, to a network $101 million since its inception. of 18 directly operated Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) in the Hudson OPENING Valley and Long Island, with an additional Kudos to Broadway producer and Sleepy four health centers through a sub-recipient Hollow resident Jane Dubin, whose latest agreement with Nassau University Medi- Broadway project, An American in Paris, is cal Center (NUMC), along with a re- now in rehearsals in New York City and gional migrant voucher program serving will begin performances this month at the a nine-county agricultural area in south- Theatre du Chatelet in Paris prior to its eastern NYS. With a staff of almost 1,000, Broadway run. The new musical, based HRHCare serves nearly 110,000 patients on the Oscar-winning film of the same through 400,000 visits annually. To learn name, will open on Broadway at the Palace more about the Mental Health Association Theater, with performances beginning in of Westchester, please visit: http://www. March for an official opening on April 12, mhawestchester.org. 2015. An American in Paris will feature choreography by Christopher Wheeldon. BRAINSTORMED For more information, contact Dubin at “Kolmveerand üksteist.” Those words, [email protected]. in Estonian, were spoken in a math class! On September 18, six local eighth graders AWARDED came to The Math Workout, a free math More than 35 Tarrytown children re- workshop for middle schoolers at the War- ceived awards at the annual Gunpowder- ner Library in Tarrytown, where the stu- sKids Awards Party sponsored by Icha- dents deciphered sentences in Estonian bodAlive on October 19 at the Warner using basic logical reasoning. All middle Library. Tarrytown Mayor Drew Fixell schoolers passionate about math are in- presented each child with an award for vited to the Warner Library story room volunteer projects that ranged from beau- at 7:45 pm on alternating Thursdays to tifying the village to assisting with shelving pursue exciting and innovative math chal- at the food pantry. Fixell also presented a lenges in a supportive, collaborative, par- proclamation declaring Tuesday, October ticipative atmosphere. 21 “GundpowdersKids Day.” Look for photos and more information about the CHALLENGED children and their awarded projects in our SHHS math chair, Jennifer Walsh, and December issue! teacher Maureen Hickey, along with Noah Zamdmer, a Tarrytown resident and alum- RECOGNIZED ni interviewer for the Massachusetts Insti- Sleepy Hollow Village Trustee Bruce tute of Technology, collaborated to give Campbell has been recognized by the Lo- seniors a unique perspective on the college cust Valley Rotary Club for his work on application process. Zamdmer presented a documentary, A Soldier’s Story, about a his use of mathematics as a semiconduc- wounded veteran coming home from the tor engineer with IBM. He also explained Iraq war. what colleges and alumni expect from the alumni interview. Please send submissions HONORED about special distinctions, honors, and Anne Kauffman Nolon of Tarrytown awards given to local community members was honored on October 24 by the Men- or organizations to: thiwatercooler@the- tal Health Association of Westchester hudsonindependent.com www.thehudsonindependent.com November 2014 The Hudson Independent 9 Tarrytown Takes First Steps of a Walking Audit of Village by Tess Weitzner Franklin Street toward South Broadway, (a state road) on its own. Because the vil- Polycarpou also stressed that the audit reminded everyone to focus on two central lage would have to sway Albany to make is by no means “anti-driver.” Rather, the On September 14, about 30 eager peo- questions: “What makes a community in- the intersection a consistent 20 miles per movement is holistic, and aims to benefi t ple gathered in front of Tarrytown Village viting and livable?” and “How do we en- hour, implementing a stoplight or full-time all who use the street; residents and busi- Hall to begin the fi rst stage of a walking courage people to gather in these streets?” cross guard might be an easier goal. nesses alike. To achieve this goal, however, audit. Th e ultimate goal of the volunteer- More benches on Main Street, for example, Should the state of our streets and pub- problems must be addressed on a case-by- organized movement is to make the streets might encourage people to linger, and ulti- lic spaces improve, the long-term benefi ts case basis. Otherwise, the task of “Com- of Tarrytown more pedestrian-friendly by mately benefi t local businesses, while a se- would be enormous, both in scope and in- plete Streets” remains dauntingly amor- assessing bike and pedestrian access and ries of interspersed directories would help tensity. phous. After identifying a specifi c confl ict, public spaces. tourists navigate their way to local attrac- “Numerous studies as well as common the goal is to get the community involved, Leading the movement was Lakis Poly- tions. As Lemmon articulated, “Consis- sense suggest that bike and pedestrian- and eventually acquire a legislative champi- carpou, co-chair of the Tarrytown Environ- tency for those who are not familiar with friendly communities are healthier in myr- on of the cause from the Board of Trustees. mental Advisory Council, Veronica Vanter- Tarrytown is important.” Th e village is, af- iad ways; from reduced risks of accidents, At the October 11 Tarrytown Eco Fair, pool and Nadine Lemmon of the Tri-State ter all, a thriving tourist destination. to lower rates of obesity, to reduced traffi c Polycarpou announced that the project Transportation Campaign, and representa- Th e audit is not only a matter of aesthetics pollution,” said Polycarpou. “From an en- received a grant of $2,300 from the West- tives from Th e Sustainable Tarrytowns. and convenience but one of safety as well. vironmental perspective, every trip a per- chester Community Foundation. Th e “Over the last half century, the pres- From 2009-2012, 21 pedestrians and seven son takes on bike or on foot instead of in a funds will be used to support the Tri-State sure of car-centric development across cyclists were hit in Tarrytown alone, with car reduces carbon emissions and oil con- Transportation campaign, as it works to the country has been relentless” explained four fatalities. Th e intersection of Franklin sumption. But without safe, comfortable keep the streets of Tarrytown safe, eco- Polycarpou. “With some exceptions (such and South Broadway in front of Washing- access to biking and walking, most people friendly, and effi cient. as the redevelopment and destruction of ton Irving Middle School is particularly will choose to drive.” Orchard Street in the 1960s), Tarrytown dangerous, and is responsible for at least has actually done an impressive job of re- four pedestrian accidents in recent years. sisting the wholesale destruction that auto- Th e reason is no mystery. Immediately, centered development usually causes. Now Vanterpool acknowledged the steep incline though, it’s time to build on our strengths adjacent to the school’s parking lot. Hills, and make the village even better for all she explained, force drivers to accelerate, forms of transportation.” and the obscured curb at the top certainly As part of the Advisory Council’s “Com- doesn’t make conditions safer for passing plete Streets” initiative, volunteers were third-graders. What’s more, there was no split into groups to assess the streets sur- stoplight to assist motorists as they ma- rounding the Tarrytown train station with neuvered among the diff erent posted speed the hopes of painting a larger picture of the limits on three converging corners. Local whole village and its needs. government, Lemmon pointed out, cannot Vanterpool, who led one group up lower the speed limit on South Broadway

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I’m sure he’s (her opponent Chris Day) criticized her for not ensuring the new Tap- when a representative’s time is up. region in Washington D.C. a nice young man, but once pan Zee Bridge received any federal grants. “If it’s good enough for the Presidents, it’s for the last 26 years, but she they get to know me the con- Lowey said she helped the project qualify for good enough for everyone,” Day remarked. insists she has the same pas- trasts are clear.” a low interest loan. “Because of my seniority and I have such sion and commitment to Day, 29, is the son of “The bridge is very important for the a track record of accomplishments I have serving her constituents to- Rockland County Executive economy,” Lowey said. “We’ve been spend- been able to interact with a number of day as she did when she first Ed Day and stepped up to ing money for the last 25 tears repairing the groups. Since I’m Ranking Member of the started. carry the Republican banner bridge. The governor got it off the dime. Appropriations Committee I have all 12 “What gives me the great- against Lowey this year after It’s essential to keep the tolls as low as we subcommittees reporting to me,” Lowey est joy is helping people and a candidate he was slated to possibly can and I’m committed to keeping explained. “That’s a big deal. It gives you making a difference in their be the campaign manager the tolls down.” the expertise, the power, the influence. I lives,” Lowey said. “I have for bowed out. A Yale Uni- Lowey and Day both support the closing work across the aisle. I love the work that the energy and commitment versity graduate, Day served of the Indian Point nuclear power plants, I’m doing.” to get results. Having all this four years in the Army dur- experience gives me the pow- Congresswoman ing the Iraq and Afghanistan er and influence to serve my Nita Lowey conflicts and is currently em- Abinanti Looks to Retain State community better. I know a ployed as vice president of an lot more than I did 26 years Israeli-focused investment Assembly Seat vs Duffy ago.” firm. Lowey, 77, the Ranking “When you’re elected by Rick Pezzullo Abinanti, 67, said the biggest issue in the Member of the House Ap- you’re one of 435 in Con- district is the quality and cost of education propriations Committee, is gress. I can’t promise what I Being a public servant is something state locally, which represents more than 60% of still getting accustomed to will get done. I can promise Assemblyman Thomas Abinanti (D/Pleas- a property owner’s tax bill. He also expressed some of her new territory what I will try to get done,” antville) has done on the local, county and concern about the process used to approve in the 17th Congressional the Republican/Conserva- state level for 30 years and hopes to con- the new Tappan Zee Bridge which he main- District, which runs from tive candidate said. “If you tinue for at least another two as he runs tained “really excluded public input.” Yorktown up north to her think America is going in the for a third term in the 92nd Assembly Dis- He said legislators have to determine hometown of Harrison and wrong direction and you’re trict, which covers Greenburgh, Tarrytown, the fairest way of allocating the cost of the includes the river towns. looking for someone with Sleepy Hollow and Irvington, among other bridge when figuring out what the toll will “It’s been a challenge get- Chris Day new ideas, this district de- municipalities. be for motorists. He added the current $5 “I’m running to make sure that we treat toll has paid for the expenses of the entire people fairly. I see a decline in fairness,” said state Thruway Authority. “It doesn’t have to Abinanti, who is an attorney. “I judge every- go to more than $7 or $8,” he said. thing on the basis of does it open up more Duffy said the bridge was “poorly opportunities for people to participate. I’ve planned,” maintaining light rail should have RE-ELECT tried to become a strong voice for our sub- been part of the project. “I don’t know what urban communities.” the right number is,” he commented on the ASSEMBLYMAN Looking to unseat Abinanti is Republican toll. Mike Duffy, a retired police detective and Abinanti had called for the resignation of TOM criminal investigator in the Westchester the state’s education commissioner follow- County District Attorney’s Office who cur- ing the implementation of the Common rently practices land use law. Core standards, something he said he would “I think as an assemblyman you have to stop immediately. “I can’t say that the con- know what’s going on on the street. I’ve cept of every kid getting the same education worked in Greenburgh a lot. I interact with is a bad thing,” he said. “Other states are re- people all the time,” said Duffy, 62, who alizing this just wasn’t ready for prime time.” lives in Mount Pleasant. “I have public Abinanti Duffy, who noted his wife was a school service in my blood. I think in your heart administrator, said education experts should you have to want to do the right thing. I be brought in to review the pros and cons of would like to do what I can do when I get Common Core. “Maybe you have to throw up there.” it out and start anew,” he said. THE COURAGE TO by Rick Pezzullo DO WHAT’S RIGHT. Murphy, Wagner Vie for 40th State THE RECORD Senate District Seat TO PROVE IT. by Rick Pezzullo munity. It’s something I do every day as a health care provider,” said Murphy, 48. Republican Terrence Murphy, a chiro- “This is a real big deal and I’m looking practor, and Democrat Justin Wagner, an forward to it. You’re in the Major Leagues attorney, are vying to succeed state Sena- now. The difference between us is expe- AN INDEPENDENT — WORKING FAMILIES tor Greg Ball (R,C,I/Patterson) in the 40th rience. It will be a little bit of a learning Senate District, which covers the Village of curve but I will be able to transition much DEMOCRAT Sleepy Hollow. smoother than him.” Vote Tuesday, Nov. 4 — Row A or D Ball opted not to seek reelection after Wagner, 33, who lives in Croton-on- serving four years in the Senate and gave Hudson, lost to Ball two years ago for the Friends of Abinanti PO Box 444, Tarrytown, NY 10591 his support to Murphy, who has been a same seat but is hoping to benefit this year 914-328-9000 — [email protected] councilman in the Town of Yorktown for from what is expected to be a comfortable the last five years. victory for Democratic Governor Andrew www.abinanti.com “I never get tired of serving the com- Continued on page 19

12 The Hudson Independent November 2014 www.thehudsonindependent.com Let’s Keep State Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins Working For Westchester Stewart-Cousins Eyes Majority Leader Post in State Senate Reduced middle class taxes to their lowest levels in years by Rick Pezzullo ty and my colleagues choose to make me the Majority Leader next year,” Stewart-Cousins Leading the fight to pass the State Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins stated in a message to supporters. “I contin- Women’s Equality Act (D/Yonkers) is in line to become the fi rst fe- ue to see the opportunities we have to create male Majority Leader in the Senate after her a better New York, while also recognizing Delivered $30 million in additional likely reelection to fi fth term in November. the numerous achievements we have already funding for Westchester schools Stewart-Cousins, who is only facing to- accomplished.” ken Republican opposition, represents the Th e former teacher and Westchester 35th District, which includes Greenburgh County legislator plans to lobby for a big- and Scarsdale, and parts of Yonkers, White ger increase in the minimum wage, women’s Plains and New Rochelle. Two years ago, she equality, and common sense campaign fi - was chosen by her colleagues as the fi rst fe- nance and ethics reforms. male Leader of the Senate Democratic Con- “New Yorkers sent a clear message in 2012 ference. when they elected a majority of Democrats Re-Elect “Th is was a major crack in the glass ceiling to the State Senate. Th is election year, let’s in Albany, but we have an opportunity to fi nally give New Yorkers the progressive gov- shatter it if the Democrats are in the majori- ernment they voted for,” she said. Gilliland, Giliberti Unopposed in

Irvington Board Election Real Changes. Real Reforms. Real Results. by Rick Pezzullo tion, adding, “it’s folks like him that make this village work so well and has made my Vote Tuesday, November 4th Polls Open from 6AM-9PM Democrats Mark Gilliland and Christina time on the board enjoyable.” Giliberti are running unopposed for two Giliberti, a 2002 graduate of Irvington Democrat - Independence - Working Families - Women’s Equality seats on the Irvington Board of Trustees and High School, is the daughter of a small busi- are eager to contribute to the future of the ness owner in Dobbs Ferry, and spent fi ve www.AndreaStewartCousins.com village. years in the public sector working with for- Paid for by Friends of Andrea Stewart-Cousins Gilliland, a 16-year resident, is hoping dur- mer County Legislator and current State As- ing his second term to keep village residents semblyman Tom Abinanti, State Senator An- better informed about events and issues, not- drea Stewart-Cousins and County Legislator ing less than half of households in the village MaryJane Shimsky on legislative and budget are on the email list. issues. She currently works as a marketing “I want to continue to help the board (and manager in the fi nancial services industry. the village) move forward with embracing “Th e Irvington community has been very sustainable and fi nancially sound polices, es- good to me and my family, and I consider pecially regarding planning to deal with im- this an opportunity a great way to give back,” pacts of climate change, demographic shifts she said. “Th e role is a bit of a dream come and economic uncertainties,” Gilliland said. true for anyone who has a copy of Th e Prac- “Whatever gets accomplished is achieved in tice of Local Government Planning sitting on the context of the entire board and with co- his or her bookshelf.” operation of the village administration.” Giliberti said she would like to work to bet- Gilliland thanked outgoing Trustee Wal- ter promote Irvington’s history, culture and ter Montgomery for his service to the village beauty and “bring more life and activity on board, planning board and board of educa- Main Street.” Councilman Named Interim Supervisor in Mt. Pleasant to Replace Maybury by Rick Pezzullo personal life---the illness and death of my twin sister, serious health and surgery issues Mount Pleasant Councilman Carl Ful- with my husband, and the arrival of my fi rst genzi took over as interim supervisor in ear- grandchild—have all required my attention ly October after Supervisor Joan Maybury and time,” Maybury stated. “After much resigned for personal reasons. personal refl ection and discussion with Th e Town Board was slated to appoint a family members, colleagues and friends, I permanent replacement to serve the last 13 have decided to retire from public life and I months of Maybury’s unexpired term on therefore resign my position as town super- October 28. visor eff ective the close of business, Friday, Maybury, 59, was appointed supervisor in October 10, 2014.” January 2010 after Robert Meehan resigned “My goal is to devote my energies and at- to become Westchester County Attorney tention full time to family, particularly to when Rob Astorino was elected county my husband, daughters and fi rst grandchild executive. She stated, in a September 30 and to pursue other personal endeavors,” letter, that it was “an honor and privilege” she added. “As I embark on this next phase to serve the town as a councilwoman and of my life, I will always be thankful for the supervisor for the last 23 years. support and kindness of the people of the “Th e past year has presented signifi cant Town of Mt. Pleasant.” personal changes and challenges in my www.thehudsonindependent.com November 2014 Th e Hudson Independent 13 Photo by: Margaret Fox Viewfinder

1 Photos by: Sunny Mclean 1: Flanked by Barbara Turk, Vice President, Marketing & Community Development, of the Family YMCA, Tarrytown, on the left, and Gerry Riera, CEO of the Family YMCA, on the far right, founders and board members of The Hudson Independent gathered to receive the YMCA’s Laurance S. Rockefeller Award for Community Service during the Y’s annual Masquerade Ball at the Trump National Golf Club in Briarcliff.

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Photos by: Sunny Mclean Photo by: Margaret Fox Food for Thought The Taco Project in Tarrytown by Linda Viertel into the roots of Mexican cuisines for au- by Kevin Brown thentic dishes,” he says. “We buy all our veg- Mexican street food, justifi ably popular at etables from farmers markets and make sure Manhattan and Red Hook’s food trucks, has to provide free-range Amish organic chicken now arrived in our river towns at Th e Taco as well.” Taking time to craft their menu, Or- Project, on Tarrytown’s Main Street. Owner, tiz and Mesce created diverse off erings; spe- Nick Mesce, chose this concept to fi t his cializing in soft tacos, Th e Taco Project also small corner space (formerly Village Dog), off ers “bowls” (large fried tortillas) fi lled to each choice has distinctive accompaniments: off ering “quick bite” service and casual din- order with your choice of rice, beans, cheese, chicken is fl ecked with cilantro, topped with ing, accompanied by Mexican beer, sangria steak, chicken or tempura-fried shrimp. thinly sliced radishes and enlivened with a or Spanish wine. And, of course, there’s the Mild or spicy guacamole is prepared to creamy chipotle mayonnaise; shaved red option of “taking something to go.” order; all salsas are made in-house as are cabbage slaw, chopped cilantro and avocado Mesce wisely picked Christian Ortiz as the fried chips. Since opening, Mesce has sauce brighten the shrimp; grilled pineapple his consulting chef, a young man trained at lowered his prices and pumped up his fi ll- salsa adds a fresh kick to the rich-tasting pork Hyde Park’s Culinary Institute, with kitchen ings. His most popular off erings include the belly; and jicama gives a crunch to the delec- experience at New York’s famed Le Ber- chorizo and short rib tacos and the steak table melt-in-your-mouth short rib off ering. nardin, Daniel and Prime House. After an bowl with added quacamole. Calls come in Top any taco choice with fresh tomatillo 8-year stint running Giovanna’s in Little Ita- throughout the day for easy pick-up and salsa for an additional taste enhancement. ly, Mesce decided to bring his family back to lines are already forming out the door. Traditional refreshing agua frescas: tama- Westchester, where he was born and raised. All 6-inch tacos come two to an order with rind, hibiscus or horchata complement any “Christian and I are trying to reach deep blue corn tortillas available on request. And taco, burrito or “bowl” choice. And for a “sweet,” don’t forget to try the tempting Top: Taco Project’s eclectic menu; churros, delicately fried to order, accompa- Center: Owner Nick Mesce nied by rich caramel and chocolate mole Give to the 8th Annual GivingThanksgiving! sauces or Ortiz’s coconut tres leches cake. Mesce created an industrial interior decor GivingTh anksgiving, in its 8th year, our friends and neighbors. Meals will by stripping walls to expose original brick solicits donations from the community be distributed by the RHSM Life Center and steel girders, and enlivened his “down- If You Go to provide needy area families with a in Sleepy Hollow. For the last few years, town look” with bright Mexican turquoise traditional Th anksgiving meal. Since GivingTh anksgiving was able to provide and sienna colors. Peppers adorn the walls, its inception, GivingTh anksgiving has 90-100 families with a festive holiday hot sauces and pots of colorful aji habane- 18 Main Street been spearheaded by Sleepy Hollow HS meal and they’d love to top that this year. ros decorate tables, and a classy graphically Tarrytown students and this year is no exception. Questions can be directed to GivingTh - designed list of off erings gives customers all (914) 909-4455 Kyle McGovern and Seung Park, Sleepy [email protected]. Checks should the information they need to know to order. Mon.-Thurs.: 10 a.m.-10p.m. Hollow High School Seniors and Ella be made out to “GivingTh anksgiving” “I’m excited to be part of the Main Street Fri.-Sat.: 10a.m.-11p.m. McGovern a 7th grader at Sleepy Hollow and sent to GivingTh anksgiving, c/o Th e food scene,” Mesce said, “and I’m extremely Sun.:12p.m.-9p.m. Middle School, ran the fundraiser last Hudson Independent, 21 N. Broadway, overwhelmed at the support of the local river Facebook: year and are returning to head it up again Tarrytown, NY 10591 by Friday, No- town merchants and residents.” Th e Taco The Taco Project; in 2014. A $30 donation (but they’ll vember 21st. Jack, Ella and Seung thank Project ‘s off erings provide a delicious way to (website to come) happily accept whatever you’re able to you in advance for all your contributions! enrich the experience of walking Tarrytown’s Catering and Delivery donate) will pay for a holiday meal for And Happy Th anksgiving! Main Street, indulging in “quick bites” all (minimum $20) along the way. available mid-November

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16 Th e Hudson Independent November 2014 www.thehudsonindependent.com Sports Horsemen Make Sectional Playoffs Ending Season at 5-2 by Kevin Brown The road for Sleepy Hollow has been an 5 found Sleepy Hollow on the road against linebacker. Juniors Mike Morales and Jordi exciting one. After a tough loss to Rye, the the Harrison Huskies, a team that Sleepy had Rodriquez have caught a slew of balls. And The Sleepy Hollow Headless Horsemen Horsemen arrived on a blistering hot day at not beaten in 15 years. After allowing a TD on Homecoming Day, Grady led the team boys’ varsity football team finished the sea- Hendrick Hudson High School. The one on the opening drive, the Horsemen came on defense with 11 tackles followed by Lopez son 5-2 but secured a home field playoff worry for the coaching staff was that injuries right back with a long TD run by sopho- with eight tackles. game for the first round as of press deadline. have started to take their toll. But the Horse- more Jonathan Gomez who finished Coming into the Panas Section 1 A is broken into two conferences, men took the wind out of the Sailors with the game with 144 yards rushing. game, Hollow had little to each having nine Hudson Valley Teams. The a 41-12 victory. Sophomore Mike Lopez The Harrison game was also a accomplish but still want- top four from each make the playoffs. Here stepped up with a rushing and receiving TD tone-setter for the Joey Good ed to finish the regular sea- are the final rankings for the regular season and Hollow fans got to see Sophomore Ste- to Daniel Chevere connection. son strong. The first half was for the playoffs. ven Grady and Freshman Luis Espinal rise to The senior-to-senior connection a football clinic by the Horse- Class A: 1. Yorktown 2. Rye 3. Somers 4. the challenge and contribute to the pound- produced two TDs and became the men under the Friday night lights. John Jay-CR 5. Panas 6. Sleepy Hollow 7. ing. game film that future foes had to study. And Gomez got the party started with a TD run. Nyack 8. Byram Hills 9. Beacon 10. Lake- Clearly, underclassmen were going to play a Lopez, filling in once again, had a receiving Good elevated his QB play to a place unri- land large role on the tough Hollow Squad. Week TD and rushed for 53 yards and had three valed in Section 1, throwing a first half TD tackles on defense. to Mike Morales and a bomb for a TD on Homecoming Day against Lakeland a great catch by Ariel DeJesus. With a 21-3 cleared up and was a beautiful one up on the lead, the Horsemen let down a bit and Panas SH Girls Soccer Team Secures hill in the Sleepy Hollow mud pit. Senior connected for a bomb as the half ended. Co-Captain Jordan Brown told the team, Football is a funny game. Everything that “The rest of our lives, we will only have one goes right in a half can all end up going wrong Top: Taco Project’s eclectic menu; First Playoff Berth Since 2011 Senior Homecoming game and we want to just a short time later. The Horseman’s pass Center: Owner Nick Mesce by Katy Kachnowski strong opponents, such as Ardsley, Ir- reflect back years from now and remember defense broke down and gave up two long vington, and Bronxville, which have a victory.” TDs. The offense still marched the length of The Sleepy Hollow girls’ varsity soccer been section champions for the past four The day was a battle but the Hollow held the field but either suffered a poorly-timed team closed out the regular season play years. Despite losses to these opponents, on for a 27-20 victory to move to 5-1 and penalty or another mishap that ended drives with an 8-8 record, securing a berth in the Horsemen had their fair share of vic- secure a home game and the second seed in without points. The toughest play for the the Section 1 playoffs for the first time tories. They defeated Dobbs Ferry 1-0 the playoffs. Good kept playing like a south- faithful was when Good hit Chevere for a since 2011. This was a quite a feat consid- and beat Keio 3-0. Senior Nina Sousa, paw Tom Brady, throwing for 117 and hit- TD but had it waived off by the ref. Video ering that the team went 3-11-2 in 2013, and sophomores Cusanelli and Hannah ting Senior Co-Captain Chevere for three evidence later showed his foot clearly down which was also the inaugural season of Derechin each scored a goal, while goalie more TDs, bringing their total to 10 for the in bounds. coach Ryan Fischer. Dorn saved four shots. season. Athletic Director Chuck Scarpulla said When asked what he learned last season One of the highlights of the season in- The senior offensive and defensive lines before the game even started, “Win, lose with the Horsemen, Fischer empha- cluded the team’s league win against held tough. Seniors Isaac Javier and Matt or draw, I have never been more proud of sized that teamwork was the key Edgemont at home on Septem- Dorazio had solidified the defensive back- a group of young men like this team. They to success. ber 17, where the Horsemen field. Mike Fortugno returned with 78 have been involved in the community, hum- “The biggest thing that I have trounced the Panthers 6-2. combined total yards. But the story for the ble in their success and determined to leave seen from my first year until “That game was our best overall Horsemen continued to be key contribu- their mark on Sleepy Hollow Football. They now is that it truly takes a team performance as a team,” recalled tions by underclassmen. Soph Jonathan have worked so hard and have been so cohe- effort,” he said. “When 11 players Fischer. Sousa and Rodriguez each Gomez ran for 120 yards. Jr. Wendell Brand sive. It has been a pleasure to watch.” are working as one, it completely de- scored twice in that contest, while the had picked off a bunch of balls over the sea- Please check www.thehudsonindependent. fines what a team is all about.” Cusanelli sisters each successfully netted a son. Jr. Derek Estrella has played tough at com to see recaps of the playoff games. While Fischer acknowledged that goal as well. the entire squad had enormous talent, The team’s next challenge will be the he pointed to junior goalie Sam Dorn, brackets of the sectional tournament. sophomores Juliette Phillips and Maggie Given where they sat at this point last sea- Cusanelli, and freshmen Emily Rodri- son in the standings, the team has a lot to guez and Emma Cusanelli as critical role be proud of at this point. On top of that, players. 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Banning Plastic Bags is Right for the Environment by Elaine Marranzano by Carole Griffi ths Falklands. Th e non-profi t Worldwatch use plastic bags is it will increase the use of shopping. Carrying one or two reusable Institute reports that tens of thousands of paper bags, which require more energy to bags, which hold more items and have We congratulate the Ossining Farm- whales, birds, seals and turtles die every produce and transport. Th us, the most ef- long handles, is easier than carrying the ers’ Market on banning single-use plastic year from contact with ocean-borne plas- fective policy would be to ban all single use equivalent of 8 (with double-bagging) or bags and encouraging shoppers to bring tic bags. A recent European Commission plastic AND paper bags, or charge con- 16 plastic bags. We encourage residents reusable bags. It is following the lead of study on North Sea wildlife found that sumers for each bag. However, banning to start bringing reusable bags when they several Westchester municipalities, includ- some 90 percent of the birds examined plastic is an eff ective fi rst step. Two studies shop, and we encourage our local govern- ing the city of Rye and the villages of Ma- had plastic in their stomachs. conducted by Fairfi eld University one year ment to consider the same kind of ban ad- maroneck and Larchmont; many other Plastic bags can take 1,000 years to de- after Westport, CT passed its ordinance opted by many villages, towns, cities and municipalities in Westchester are investi- compose. When they break do, the parti- banning single-use plastic, showed a signif- even states in this country. gating a similar ban. Th e Village of Hast- cles contaminate the soil and water, even- icant increase in reusable bag rates (approx. ings-on-Hudson went one step further tually ending up in our food chain. Plastic 50%) at the Westport Stop & Shop rela- Carole Griffi ths is a member of the Tar- and banned both disposable plastic and bags are also diffi cult to recycle and con- tive to those in neighboring towns (Wil- rytown Environmental Advisory Council, paper bags. And New York City is consid- sume non-renewable natural resources. ton, Norwalk: approx. 10–15%). Co-President of the Federated Conservationists ering a regulation imposing a 10-cent fee One argument against the ban of single It is easy to bring your own bags when of Westchester. on single use plastic and paper bags. Why the ban? If you shop at most su- permarkets and don’t bring reusable bags, Winners of #SleepyHollowShorts Chosen your food will be double-bagged, with many bags containing only one or two After much involved deliberation, gig- to “Headless, Jr.” by Todd Brown and #SleepyHollowShorts aired at Okto- items. Th e bags are cheap, so the eco- gling, replaying, and late-night Facebook friends. Th e judges appreciated how berfest, the Sleepy Hollow Street Fair, nomic impact on stores is minor. But sharing, the winners of the fi rst ever much storytelling (and even a theme of and the Haunted Hayride block party. the success of the plastic bag has meant #SleepyHollowShorts 30-sec. fi lm fest rising against bullying) could squeeze Next up: look for them introducing a dramatic increase in the amount of have been chosen: into in a mere 30 seconds. movie screenings at the Tarrytown Music by Robert Kimmel bags found littering our streets, clogging •FAN FAVORITE, winner of the most so- •HONORABLE MENTION (PRODUCTION Hall. sewers, and especially, fl oating in rivers cial media love, went to “Gourdon” by DESIGN) went to 8-year-old Sleepy Hol- Th e contest was such a hit, attracting a and oceans where they choke, strangle, Sandro Ore and Tracy Allan. Th eir sto- low twins Leo and Hugo for “Th e Head- rich mix of every kind of tiny fi lm imag- and starve wildlife, and raft alien species ry captured the challenges (like causing less Horseman Strikes Back,” a little Lego inable, that we’ve decided to do this ALL around the world. According to David your teacher to faint when your pumpkin masterpiece. THE TIME. No really, you can keep Barnes, a marine scientist with the Brit- rolls) of Growing Up Headless. •HONORABLE MENTION (EDITOR’S PICK) shooting and sharing your Sleepy Hol- ish Antarctic Survey in Cambridge, Eng- •GRAND PRIZE, determined through a went to “Th e Actual Legend of Sleepy low-centric submissions ongoing on our land, plastic bags have gone from being mix of fan votes and the offi cial endorse- Hollow” by Brendan Bliss, who hi- brand new website: http://sleepyhollow- rare in the late 80s and early 90s to being ment of the Village of Sleepy Hollow lariously debunks our beloved Headless shorts.tumblr.com. A new winner will be almost everywhere from Norway to the and Th e Hudson Independent, went Horseman myth. Say it isn’t so! crowned in Oct. 2015.

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18 Th e Hudson Independent November 2014 www.thehudsonindependent.com Banning Plastic Bags is Right for the Environment Turn Lane Added to Route 9 in Sleepy Hollow by Elaine Marranzano “We don’t often thank Albany,” Wray at the north entrance of Sleepy Hollow thy Handelman enlisted the help of state said at a Board of Trustees meeting in Sep- Manor. Assemblyman Tom Abinanti (D/Pleasant- After years of asking New York State to tember, “but we’ll do it tonight.” The addition of the turn lane is the cul- ville) that the DOT contacted the village improve safety on a dangerous section of Rear-end accidents on the one mile mination of years of advocacy on the part to ask if a turn lane was still wanted. Days Route 9 in Sleepy Hollow, residents and stretch of road between the Old Dutch of many, including Chuck Lankester, who before paving was set to begin Handelman elected officials got their wish last month Church and Phelps Hospital have not been pushed the state to conduct a traffic study and Giaccio helped the DOT finalize plans when the Department of Transportation re- uncommon as drivers attempt to turn into when he was president of the Sleepy Hol- for the road’s reconfiguration, a change that paved and added a turn lane to the road be- the manors. low Manor Association in 2009. Although was and is not universally-supported. Some tween Philipse and Sleepy Hollow Manors. “I looked in my rear view mirror and the DOT conducted the study in 2010, it opponents feared the turn lane would make “The traffic is noticeably slower,” said knew right away that this person was not wasn’t clear if or when a turn lane or other it more difficult to turn left out of Philipse Sleepy Hollow Mayor Ken Wray. “I don’t going to stop,” said Sleepy Hollow resident safety enhancing measures would be taken. Manor, while others predict it will create feel people zipping by me anymore.” Michele Gonzalez, whose vehicle was rear- In fact, the DOT did not even inform the traffic jams during rush hour. But accord- The newly configured road, which some ended on a clear afternoon. “She hit my car, village that repaving was imminent. ing to the DOT, the turn lane has the po- called a “four-lane autobahn” and a “death bounced back and hit me again.” “We heard it from a contractor who told tential to reduce accidents by 30 percent. trap,” now has only one lane going north In 2012 a bicyclist was killed by a car us he was ready to begin paving,” said Vil- “It now feels more like a village road and one south, with a turn lane in the at the corner of Harwood Avenue, and in lage Administrator Anthony Giaccio. instead of a highway,” said Trustee Glenn middle. September alone there were two accidents It wasn’t until Giaccio and Trustee Doro- Rosenbloom. County Reinforces Rules for Refuse Collection of Construction Debris by Robert Kimmel routine pick-up during the villages’ refuse Point Resource Recovery facility.” Greenburgh Supervisor Paul Feiner to voice collections. Michael Blau, Tarrytown’s Village workers at times may have, at concerns about what he described as the Throwing those old wooden cabinet doors Administrator, said, “We do not pick-up their discretion, picked up small amounts county enforcing “ a zero tolerance policy.” and shelving out with the trash? That box of construction debris.” That exclusion was of certain items that qualify as construc- He said that although the town “has a poli- broken tiles going out to the curb for vil- echoed by Sleepy Hollow Administrator tion debris. “A home owner decides to do a cy in place not to accept construction debris lage collection? Tossing away those pieces of Anthony Giaccio, and Irvington Adminis- little renovation work in the house, a small materials, it was not enforced until earlier plaster wallboard for garbage pick-up? They trator Lawrence Schopfer. load of debris might have been picked up, a this month.” He called it a “major service may have been picked up in the past, but it However, in a memo sent to municipali- nominal amount,” Schopfer explained as an reduction for residents and people are up- is possible that none of these items may be ties this month, the county noted that, “... example. However, with the county becom- set.” Feiner said he feared that “many resi- accepted now by your village refuse crews. there has been a noticeable higher amount ing more restrictive, Schopfer said, “This dents will dump the materials on the side Westchester County has made it known to of construction debris mixed with garbage means there is no discretion on our part, of the roads. I doubt that people will hire a all municipalities that it is toughening up being delivered to the District’s Transfer if it is seen as construction debris, it is not private contractor to pick up small amounts on what the county will accept for its dis- Stations.” It stated further that, “... be it tile, picked up. Any amounts.” of construction debris that they use for their posal from the villages. roofing shingles, wood cabinetry, plaster The county memo asserted that, “The homes.” As do most municipalities, Tarrytown, wall boards, concrete rock, etc. should not County and City Carting staff are check- Greenburgh’s Town Board discussed the Sleepy Hollow and Irvington all have rules be collected or included with the garbage ing every load. All loads mixed with C&D issue at an October meeting and requested that exclude construction debris from destined for incineration at the Charles (construction and demolition debris) are the Commissioner of Public Works to find being pushed aside and reloaded into 30 ways to address the problem. As to what cubic yard containers.” It went on to state extent each municipality stiffens its existing that municipalities would have to pay the restrictions in regard to hauling off small Senate Seat other in a barrage of mailings, and radio costs “for the proper disposal of said waste.” items of “construction debris” remains to Continued from page 12 and television advertisements. The two The tightening up of restrictions caused be seen. have sparred over a proposed gas pipeline Cuomo. expansion in northern Westchester, the “We have a very good chance of win- 10-point Women’s Equality Agenda, im- Jean Kim Sears, AAMS® ning,” Wagner said. “The desire for reform migration, and background checks for gun Financial Advisor and change unifies the region. Everybody purchases. wants something new. I’m no Greg Ball. I Murphy is also running on the Conser- 19 Main Street Irvington, NY 10533 have no chicken suits. I have put forward a vative, Independence, Green and Stop the Bus. 914-591-7800 set of substantial ideas.” Common Core party lines, while Wagner Fax 877-462-3096 The campaign has taken on a nasty will also appear on the Working Families [email protected] tone with both candidates criticizing the line. www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC

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WYER ANDERBILT Thomas Ford, 90 Flu Epidemic. In addition, numerous blue D & V Thomas H. Ford, a 56-year resident of spruces and white dogwoods, her favorite, Tarrytown, died October 2. He was 90. were donated and planted throughout the He was raised and educated in New York. village, in particular where the Headless While attending City College New York, Horseman Statue now stands. She and her UNERAL OME he joined the U.S. Navy and was assigned husband, Edward were charter members of F H to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), the Church of the Immaculate Conception Tarrytown where he received his BS in Mechanical where they donated to the reconstruction of Engineering (1945). He also earned his MS the church. She funded the Douglas Park degree from Columbia University. Gates and dedicated them to her sister, On November 8, 1947, Mr. Ford married Giovanna (“Aunt Jenny”) and her parents Margaret Ward and they had six children, who migrated to the United States in 1904, all of whom survive, along with 10 grand- settling in North Tarrytown. She was a children. His wife died in 2011. Mr. Ford graduate of the old North Tarrytown High ATERBURY ELLY was self-employed at Ammark Corporation. School. W & K Irene Zegarelli, 97 Gloria Tassio Irene M. Zegarelli, a life-long resident of Gloria M. Tassio, a longtime resident of Sleepy Hollow, died peacefully on October Irvington, died on September 27. She was 2 at her home. She was 97. 86. UNERAL OME Mrs. Zegarelli was devoted to her hus- Born and raised in Yonkers, she worked F H by Linda Viertel band, the late Dr. Edward V. Zegarelli, and as an office assistant for Primerica in Green- of Briarcliff Manor her family, especially her four sons, includ- wich, CT until her retirement. She enjoyed ing former Sleepy Hollow Mayor Philip traveling and swimming, especially to the Zegarelli. As a wife, mother and artist, she Caribbean and to the local beaches. She had dedicated her life to her family and friends a passion for singing and even recorded her and was a benefactor who focused on every- own album. She liked to cook for her fam- thing “Sleepy Hollow.” ily and friends and also was known to play e Guarino Family continues She was very civic minded and always a game or two of cards. She treasured the encouraged everyone, especially her chil- time she spent with her grandchildren and the warm and personal service dren, to contribute and volunteer in local loved her family dearly. activities. She, herself, was very active in the North Tarrytown Centennial, and commis- Anne Mastandrea, 88 which was originally sioned an entire series of First Lady Presi- Anne Mastandrea of Harrisburg, NC, dential Inaugural Gown reproductions. The formerly of North Tarrytown, died on Sep- gowns were first displayed at the Village’s tember 30. She was 88. established by Jack Kelly Centennial celebrations and were generous- She was born in Tarrytown to Antonio ly loaned to numerous other civic events. and Agnes Lupi Scogna. She married Wil- She was an avid gardener and sponsored liam Mastandrea on May 12, 1946. Mrs. Celebrating Life with dedication, excellence and innovation. the planting of trees and other plantings Mastandrea worked as a telephone switch- throughout the village. She was particu- board operator for General Foods for many Our sta have over 100 years of combined experience serving families. larly generous in the reconstruction of Dr. years. She enjoyed crocheting, listening to We serve all faiths, and can provide a full range of options to meet your John Robertson Park whom she was told opera and country music and delighted in had saved her life during the 1918 Spanish spoiling her grandchildren. individual religious or nancial needs. We o er immediate out of town funeral services and transfers and are within close proximity to all Westchester houses of worship and cemeteries. Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow Have a New Farmers Market Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow will have we hope to gather input on the kind of a new farmers market in 2015. Rivertowns market villagers want here and to encour- Village Green (RVG), Inc., a Tarrytown age volunteers to join our efforts,” said and Sleepy Hollow-based non-profit run by RVG Co-president Suzanne Sorrentino of residents of the two river towns, has been Sleepy Hollow. Individualized Service granted a contract by the Tarrytown Board of Trustees for the 2015 market season. “RVG members are thrilled that the Tar- Pre-Planning rytown village board has supported our ef- forts to localize the operations of the farmers market and we are passionate about provid- Dwyer & Vanderbilt Waterbury & Kelly ing a dynamic market for our community,” said RVG Co-president Tammy Abraham, a Funeral Home Funeral Home Tarrytown resident. RVG will bring the two villages a vibrant 90 North Broadway 1300 Pleasantville Road market with an abundant selection of high- quality, locally grown and produced foods, Tarrytown, NY 10591 Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510 that is responsive to the diverse needs and (914) 631-0621 (914) 941-0838 tastes of the community. The market will also serve as a village green meeting place, where community organizations and local businesses can promote their activities, and where residents can meet to share in the two villages’ rich community life. 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20 The Hudson Independent November 2014 www.thehudsonindependent.com Business News Seasons on the Hudson, Irvington Photos by: Jonathan Marshall

by Linda Viertel Palumbo grows much of his fl ower stock on ‘things” – use what you have at home, at his country home in Bucks County, and whether it’s contemporary or traditional. If You Go Seasons on the Hudson, a stylish home chooses all his fl owers with a designer’s eye, Bring in your linens or tablecloth, show us décor and fl oral design studio displaying a providing customers with dazzling fl oral ar- a picture of your dining area so we can cre- 45 Main Street dizzying array of decorative items, exqui- rangement possibilities. Palumbo and Mu- ate arrangements to your taste and budget Mon.-Sat.: 9a.m.-6p.m. site fl owers and plants, opened with con- noz also specialize in weddings: their per- that also match your personality.” (914) 591-7377 summate fl air this fall. Formerly Sunny- sonal touch has graced Lyndhurst on many side Florist, the shop has been transformed occasions. “I love designing weddings,” (L-R:) Gerald Palumbo and Daniel Facebook: by its new owners, Gerald Palumbo and Palumbo notes, “We tailor each wedding Munoz, owners of Seasons on the Seasons Floral Design Studio Daniel Munoz, into a wonderland display to complement the personality of the bride Hudson, located on Main Street. of “beautiful things.” One visit doesn’t be- and groom, the décor of the space – there Website for Manhattan store: Floral arrangements to suit your taste. gin to give the customer time to see every- are lots of clever ways to create a wedding.” www.seasonsfl owersnyc.com thing masterfully arranged: antique china Season’s owners also do styling for restau- The storefront view and glassware, one of a kind vases and rants, corporate events, TV, fi lm, and com- clocks, designer pillows, distinctive greet- mercials. But even with their busy sched- ing cards, ceramic ware, pewter and silver ules, they “have high hopes for being in trays, fragrance candles, cocktail accesso- Irvington. We have received a really warm ries , not to mention an abundance welcome; the community has been of long stemmed fresh fl owers supportive and kind, and full of perfuming the store. good wishes for us.” Palumbo and Munoz’s Strong believers in Seasons studio in mid- supporting local busi- town Manhattan, nesses, they shop at Broadway’s premiere Irvington Hardware, fl oral designer for 25 use Mel’s for car de- years, and La Maison tailing, support Ir- Supreme, Palumbo’s vington Printing for French home store co- their print needs, and owned with his partner dine locally. Th ough the Pierre Supreme, located former owner, Sue Wil- in Greenwich Village, pro- loughby (known to all as vide inspiration for their new “Willow”) retired in October, venture. As Palumbo says, “We now Miko Okasaka is already busy as Sea- have the luxury of space in Irvington that sons’ new fl oral designer. Munoz describes we don’t have in the city. And, we wanted his and Palumbo’s enthusiasms best: “We our new Seasons to be more than a fl ower love what we do, which makes it so much shop.” easier to work well with our customers.” Customers will fi nd a diverse assortment of gifts and decor items for everyone’s bud- Seasons’ Tips for Holiday Decorating get, from New York’s justly famous Li-lac When asked how best to be creative for chocolates, traditional Florentine statio- the coming Th anksgiving, Christmas, Ha- nery, fl owering plants, and beautifully nukkah and Kwanzaa holidays, Palumbo boxed candles to Bavarian Haviland china, was a font of creative knowledge: he en- French antiques, and cashmere throws courages customers to use gourds, fruits, from England. and berries on their holiday tables. Look Munoz not only built the country-style for tureens, pewter, silver ceramic, wood wood structure now surrounding the refrig- containers (“People have amazing contain- eration cabinets, but also brought in sec- ers in their homes they don’t even think tions of trees, vines, and bittersweet from about!), and bring them in to be fi lled with his farm. Palumbo and Munoz sponge- fl owers so that your centerpiece refl ects the painted the walls themselves in warm ochre personality of your home. Use large and tones, and canopied their counter with small items, mix and match candlesticks sweeping, dramatic branches and elegantly (crystal, silver, pewter, porcelain, wood) in large silk Chinese lantern blossoms to en- combinations. “You can even tier your dec- hance their seasonal décor. orations. You don’t have to spend money www.thehudsonindependent.com November 2014 Th e Hudson Independent 21 Productions presents this play by Tina Howe at the Ossining Public Library. Call 941-2416 or visit www. What’s Happening ossininglibrary.org. Investing to Transform the World: At 7:30 p.m. learn how to Saturday 1 Skull-tastic!: At 1 p.m. see what lies beneath the align your personal investments with fur, scales and feathers of animals at Teatown Lake your values at JCC on the Hudson Trails and Nature Center Appreciation Day: Reservation in Ossining. Call 762-2912, ext. 110 in Tarrytown. Call 366-7898 or visit From 9 a.m. help clean up the trails and watch or visit www.teatown.org www.jcconthehudson.org. cider making at the O’Hara Nature Center in Irvington. Volunteers needed. E-mail mdepaoli@ Concert: Pianist June Hwi Cho performs at 2 “The New Black”: At 8 p.m. this irvingtonny.gov. p.m. at the Ossining Public Library. Call 941- documentary about an African- 2416 or visit www.ossininglibrary.org. American community grappling with The Sunset Switch: At 2 p.m. learn which gay rights will be screened at the animals wake up at sunset as others are bedding Concert: The Helderberg Madrigal Singers Nyack Center, Broadway at Depew, down at Teatown Lake Reservation in Ossining. perform at 4 p.m. at the Irvington Public Library. followed by a discussion. Call 845- Call 762-2912, ext. 110 or visit www.teatown.org Call 591-7840 or visit www.irvingtonlibrary.org. 353-2568 or visit www.rivertown- film.org Fairy Tea Party: At 2 p.m. at the Greenburgh Concert: Martin Sexton performs with Mike Nature Center in Scarsdale. Call 723-3470 or visit Dawes at 8 p.m. at the Tarrytown Music Hall. Thursday 6 www.greenburghnaturecenter.org. Call 877-840-0457 or visit www.tarrytownmusi- Irvington Historical Society: Annual meeting at 7 p.m. in Main Street School Auditorium fea- chall.org History of Opera: Viva Verdi: At 3 p.m. at the Concert tures author Russell Shorto. Call 591-1020. : At 2:30 p.m. violinist David Podles and Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or pianist Arkadiy Figlin celebrate classical compos- Monday 3 visit www.warnerlibrary.org. oncert ers at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call 631- C : David Bromberg and his Big Band perform at 8 p.m. at the Tarrytown Music Hall. 7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org. Ways to the Promised Land: At 10:30 a.m. Dr. Teen Yoga Class: At 5 p.m. at the Irvington Call 877-840-0457 or visit www.tarrytownmusi- Eugene Boesch talks about mortuary practices Public Library. To register call 591-7840 or visit A Night at The Christ Church Museum: chall.org across space and time at JCC on the Hudson in the Reference desk. Children’s program in which Biblical heroes and Tarrytown. Call 366-7898 or visit www.jcconthe- events are brought to life from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at hudson.org. Statue of Liberty: At 7 p.m. lecture and slide Saturday 8 Christ Episcopal Church, Tarrytown. Reserva- show with Kevin Woyce at the Warner Library in Princeton Review SAT Practice Test: From tions recommended. Call 631-2074 or visit www. History Book Group: Meets at 7 p.m. to discuss Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or visit www.warnerli- christchurchtny.com. “Forever” by Pete Hamill at the Warner Library in brary.org. 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. at the Warner Library in Tarry- Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or visit www.warnerli- town. Call 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary. Visions and Voices, Off Broadway: Benefit to brary.org. Ski Film: Warren Miller’s “No Turning Back” will org. raise funds for Autism Speaks and the Center be shown at 8 p.m. at the Tarrytown Music Hall. Tales Well Told: “The Bedquilt”: At 2 p.m. Against Domestic Violence at 7:30 p.m. at Irving- Tuesday 4 Call 877-840-0457 or visit www.tarrytownmusi- ton Town Hall Theater. Visit www.irvingtonthe- chall.org Michele LaRue presents a stage version of this ater.com. Dorothy Canfield Fisher short story at the Irving- Friday 7 ton Public Library. Call 591-7840 or visit www. DecaDance Theatre: This Brooklyn hip-hop ELECTION DAY: PLEASE VOTE! irvingtonlibrary.org. dance company performs at 8 p.m. at The Masters Book Club: At 10 a.m. “The Lost Wife” by Teen Crafts: At 3:30 p.m. create your own scent- Jazz Concert: At 2 p.m. the Eric Person Quartet School in Dobbs Ferry. Call 412-5120 or visit Alyson Richman will be discussed at Temple Beth ed bath salts at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. performs at the Ossining Public Library. Call 941- www.riverarts.org. Abraham in Tarrytown. Call 631-1770 or e-mail Call 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org. 2416 or visit www.ossininglibrary.org. [email protected] Chamber Music: At 8 p.m. pianist Lise de la Salle Puzzling Times: At 4 p.m. ages 9-12 solve puzzles Nature Scavenger Hunt: At 2 p.m. at the performs at Sleepy Hollow High School. Call Bodies in the Library Book Group: At noon and win prizes at the Irvington Public Library. Greenburgh Nature Center in Scarsdale. Call 723- 861-5080 or visit www.friendsofmusicconcerts. discussion of “The Widow Killer” by Pavel Call 591-7840 or visit www.irvingtonlibrary.org. 3470 or visit www.greenburghnaturecenter.org. org. Kahout at the Ossining Public Library. Call 941- Wednesday 5 2416 or visit www.ossininglibrary.org. Movie Mavens: At 7 p.m. “The Other Son” will Sunday 2 be shown at Temple Beth Abraham in Tarrytown. Teen Crafts “To Kill a Mockingbird”: Film will be shown at : At 3 p.m. jewelry and beading “Coping with the Demons of War”: At noon Call 631-1770 or e-mail [email protected] 2 p.m. at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call workshop with Melanie Rose at the Warner Li- Art DeLevie discusses his book at Temple Beth 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org. brary in Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or visit www. “Miss Saigon”: Presented by Clocktower Players Abraham in Tarrytown. For reservations call 631- warnerlibrary.org. Adult Troupe at 7:30 p.m. at Irvington Town Hall 1770 or e-mail [email protected]. “Painting Churches”: At 7 p.m. M&M Theater

SENIORS Senior Flu Shorts: 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. by Meetings: 1 p.m. Nov. 4 and 18, followed by Meeting: 1 p.m. Nov. 17, followed by bingo. appointment, Nov. 4. games. Senior Benefits Information Center: Mass for Deceased Members: 11 a.m. Nov. Computer Class: Tuesdays (please call). Exercise: 10 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and 3 at St. Theresa’s Church, followed by lunch at Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. a represen- Fridays. the Center. tative from the Medicare Rights Center is on Memoir writing: 1 p.m. Nov. 11 and 21. hand at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Sign Nickel bingo: 12:30 p.m. Mondays. Swimming: 10 a.m. Tuesdays at Kendal-on- Yoga on the chair: 11:15 a.m. Wednesdays up at the Reference Desk or call 631-7734. To Hudson. and Fridays. Swimming: 11 a.m. Tuesdays at Kendal-on- ask questions outside regular counseling hours Hudson. Exercise class: 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays. call 269-7765. Art workshop: 1 p.m. Wednesdays. Games: 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Nickel bingo: 1 p.m. Tuesdays. Senior van: Beginning at 9 a.m. Monday Tai Chi: 11 a.m. Thursdays. through Friday, a van is available for seniors Yoga: 10 a.m. Thursdays. Yoga: 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. who need transportation. Call the Tarrytown Senior canteen: informal social group, 1 p.m. Village Hall at 631-7873 or the Sleepy Hollow Thursdays. Book club: 1 p.m. Nov. 21. Trip to Ground Zero: 9 a.m. Nov. 7. Recreation Dept. at 366-5109. Movies: 1 p.m. Fridays. Other classes: Check bulletin board. Exercise class: 10:15 a.m. Fridays. Hot lunch : Available Monday to Friday Bridge and card club: 1 p.m. Fridays. Pool tables: Available any time. Knitting: 1 p.m. Fridays. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for $2.50 donation at Knights of Columbus Hall in Tarrytown. Call Closed Nov. 27-28 Closed Nov. 11, 27-28 Open weekdays for socializing, card playing, 631-2717. etc.: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. TARRYTOWN SENIOR CENTER JAMES F. GALGANO SENIOR CENTER THE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE Closed Nov. 4, 11 & 27 Pierson Park, 631-2304. Annual donation is 55 Elm St., Sleepy Hollow, 631-0390. Annual 43 Wildey St., Tarrytown, 631-0205 $15. donation is $10, due before March 1.

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22 The Hudson Independent November 2014 www.thehudsonindependent.com Theater. Visit www.irvingtontheater.com. Also Cesar Millan Live: At 8 p.m. learn how to Tuesday 25 Nov. 9 & 16 at 2 p.m., Nov. 14 & 15 at 7:30 improve relationships between humans and their p.m. dogs at the Tarrytown Music Hall. Call 877-840- “Home for the Holidays”: Film will be shown at 0457 or visit www.tarrytownmusichall.org 2 p.m. at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call The Rivertown Film ‘Pecha Kucha’: At 8 p.m. 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org. 15 artists from various disciplines reveal in rapid Saturday 15 fire slides what inspires them at the Nyack Center, Saturday 29 Broadway at Depew. Tickets are limited. Call Teen Babysitting Safety Workshop: From 12:30 845-353-2568 or visit www.rivertownfilm.org – 4:30 p.m. at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Trains – Your Ticket to the Great Outdoors: Call 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org. Display of model trains from 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Concert: The Machine performs Pink Floyd at 8 at the Greenburgh Nature Center in Scarsdale. p.m. at the Tarrytown Music Hall. Call 877-840- Sunday 16 Call 723-3470 or visit www.greenburghnaturecen- 0457 or visit www.tarrytownmusichall.org FRIDAY OCT 21: ter.org. Also Nov. 30. Caring for Exotic Reptiles: At 1 p.m. program Sunday 9 for adults at Teatown Lake Reservation in Os- Black Third Friday in Tarrytown Preparing for Winter: At 1 p.m. learn how sining. Call 762-2912, ext. 110 or visit www. Come to Main St. and S. Washington various animals cope with the change of season at “Unrequited Loss ”: At 2 p.m. M&M Theater teatown.org from 5 to 9 p.m. and get your holiday Teatown Lake Reservation in Ossining. Call 762- Productions presents two plays by local playwright 2912, ext. 110 or visit www.teatown.org Albi Gorn at the Ossining Public Library. Call Turkey Scavenger Hunt: Bring your toddlers at shopping started with the best deals 941-2416 or visit www.ossininglibrary.org. 1:30 p.m. for a “turkey token” hunt at the Green- from local businesses. Call 631- “The Nutcracker”: Performed at 3 p.m. and 6 burgh Nature Center in Scarsdale. Call 723-3470 8347 or visit www.tarrytownthirdfri- p.m. by New York Theatre Ballet at the Tarrytown Concert: Westchester Symphonic Winds per- or visit www.greenburghnaturecenter.org. Music Hall. Call 877-840-0457 or visit www. form at 3 p.m. at the Tarrytown Music Hall. Call day.com. tarrytownmusichall.org 877-840-0457 or visit www.tarrytownmusichall. Monday 17 org Opera X, Y and Z: At 10:30 a.m. Lu Gmoser Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or visit www.warnerli- Monday 10 provides anecdotes and facts about operas and brary.org. performers at JCC on the Hudson in Tarrytown. Black Third Friday in Tarrytown: Come to Trouble in Gaza: A 3000-Year Story: At 10:30 Call 366-7898 or visit www.jcconthehudson.org. a.m. Marty Cohen covers this history at JCC on Main St. and S. Washington from 5 to 9 p.m. and the Hudson in Tarrytown. Call 366-7898 or visit Sugar Blues: At 7 p.m. Gloria and Marta Her- get your holiday shopping started with the best www.jcconthehudson.org. nandez explain how to permanently change your deals from local businesses. Call 631-8347 or visit relationship with sugar at the Warner Library in www.tarrytownthirdfriday.com. “Annie Get Your Gun”: Performed by Random Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or visit www.warnerli- Teen Video Game Night: From 6 – 8 p.m. at the Farms Kids’ Theater at 6 p.m. at the Tarrytown brary.org. Music Hall. Call 877-840-0457 or visit www. Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or tarrytownmusichall.org. Also Nov. 11, 12, 18, 19 “Linkedin” for Career Success: Class at 7 p.m. visit www.warnerlibrary.org. at 6 p.m. & Nov. 15, 22 at 11 a.m. at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Registration “Big Fish”: Presented at 7 p.m. by Broadway required. Call 631-7734 or stop by the Reference Training Center’s Combined Ensemble at Irving- Land Management Activities at Rockefeller Desk. State Park Preserve: Park Manager Susan ton Town Hall Theater. Visit www.irvingtonthe- Antenen speaks at 7 p.m. at the Warner Library in Tuesday 18 ater.com. Also Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. & Nov. 23 at 3 Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or visit www.warnerli- p.m. brary.org. oliday outique H B : From 5 – 8 p.m. at JCC on Guitar Passions: At 8 p.m. three master guitarists the Hudson in Tarrytown to benefit JCC’s early play Latin, Brazilian and jazz at the Tarrytown Tuesday 11 Childhood Program. Call 366-7898 or visit Music Hall. Call 877-840-0457 or visit www. www.jcconthehudson.org. Also Nov. 19, 9 a.m. tarrytownmusichall.org Chamber Music: At 11 a.m. the Hudson Valley – 1 p.m. Music Club presents soprano Joan Nelson, pianist Shih Ling Shih and the Hudson Violins at Dobbs Robert the Guitar Guy: Songs, movement Saturday 22 Ferry Woman’s Club, 54 Clinton Ave. Call 591- and lots of fun at 1 p.m. at the Irvington Public Bats in Peril: At 10 a.m. adults learn about the 6851. Library. Call 591-7840 or visit www.irvingtonli- challenges facing these nocturnal creatures at brary.org. Teen Crafts: At 2 p.m. make earrings for yourself Teatown Lake Reservation in Ossining. Call 762- and a Battered Women’s Shelter with Joan Lloyd Crafts with Kevin: At 4 p.m. children 4-8 make 2912, ext. 110 or visit www.teatown.org at the Irvington Public Library. To register call button branches at the Irvington Public Library. Migrate, Hibernate or Adapt: At 2 p.m. learn 591-7840 or visit the Reference desk. Call 591-7840 or visit www.irvingtonlibrary.org. about animals’ cold weather survival skills at the Greenburgh Nature Center in Scarsdale. Call 723- Wednesday 12 Wednesday 19 3470 or visit www.greenburghnaturecenter.org. JCC Preschool Brunch/Open House and o : From “L H ”: Film will be shown at 2 p.m. at the Concert: The Weight celebrates the music of Le- 9:30 -11:30 a.m. at JCC on the Hudson in Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or von Helm & the Band at 8 p.m. at the Tarrytown Tarrytown. RSVP to 366-7898 or AnnZaider@ visit www.warnerlibrary.org. Music Hall. Call 877-840-0457 or visit www. JCContheHudson.org. Mystery Book Group: Meets at 3:30 p.m. to tarrytownmusichall.org “Million Dollar Arm”: Film will be shown at discuss “Invisible” by James Patterson at the War- 2 p.m. at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call ner Library in Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or visit Sunday 23 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org. www.warnerlibrary.org. Going Green: At 11 a.m. learn ways to reduce Crafternoons: At 3:45 p.m. children 8-12 create Battle of Valley Forge: At 7 p.m. presentation your ecological footprint at Teatown Lake Res- Thanksgiving centerpieces at the Irvington Public by local historian Joe Cerrato at the Ossining ervation in Ossining. Call 762-2912, ext. 110 or Library. Call 591-7840 or visit www.irvingtonli- Public Library. Call 941-2416 or visit www.os- visit www.teatown.org brary.org. sininglibrary.org. Peter Oley Turkey Trot: 2.5 mile race for adults Sustainable Westchester: Learn about plans for Women’s Circle: At 7:15 p.m. explore Jewish and youth starting at 1:30 p.m. from the Dows green economic development at 7:30 p.m. at the women’s issues at Temple Beth Abraham in Tar- Lane School in Irvington. Registration required. Greenburgh Nature Center in Scarsdale. Program rytown. Call 631-1770 or e-mail adulted@tba-ny. Girl Scouts participate free. Call 591-7736 or co-sponsored by the Sierra Club Lower Hudson org to RSVP. e-mail [email protected]. Group. Call 723-3470 or visit www.newyork. Whirling, Twirling and Falling Down: At 2 sierraclub.org/LHG. “Alive Inside”: At 8 p.m. this documentary about the power of music will be screened at the Nyack p.m. learn what makes leaves turn colors at the “Best of ” Film Series: “Love is Strange” will be Center, Broadway at Depew. At 7:30 live music Greenburgh Nature Center in Scarsdale. Call 723- shown at 8 p.m. at Irvington Town Hall Theater. by Jeffrey Friedberg. Call 845-353-2568 or visit 3470 or visit www.greenburghnaturecenter.org. Visit www.irvingtontheater.com. www.rivertownfilm.org Concert: Ingrid Michalson performs at 7 p.m. at Grape Expectations the Tarrytown Music Hall. Call 877-840-0457 or WINE AND LIQUOR MERCHANT Thursday 13 Thursday 20 visit www.tarrytownmusichall.org Italian Immigrant History: At 7 p.m. lecture Ossining Library Book Group: At 7 p.m. dis- by Salvatore Primeggia at the Warner Library in cusses “My Beloved World” by Sonia Sotomayor. Monday 24 Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or visit www.warnerli- Call 941-2416 or visit www.ossininglibrary.org. Irving Berlin, Part 1: At 10:30 a.m. Edith Glass brary.org. Thursday Evening Book Club talks about his early life and career at JCC on the 15% OFF : Meets at 7:30 Warner Library Book Group: Meets at 7 p.m. p.m. to discuss “Schroder” by Amity Gaige at the Hudson in Tarrytown. Call 366-7898 or visit to discuss “Behind the Scenes at the Museum” Irvington Public Library. Call 591-7840 or visit www.jcconthehudson.org. by Kate Atkinson. Call 631-7734 or visit www. www.irvingtonlibrary.org. YOUR NEXT Chamber Music: At 1 p.m. the Hudson Valley warnerlibrary.org. Gala: From 6 to 9 p.m. at Doubletree Hilton, Music Club presents cellist Peter Wiley and Presentation on Mortgages: At 7 p.m. cospon- Tarrytown to benefit April’s Child (formerly Child pianist Anna Polonsky at Dobbs Ferry Woman’s Club, 54 Clinton Ave. Call 232-5916. WINE PURCHASE sored by Emigrant Bank at the Ossining Public Abuse Prevention Center). Call 997=2642. WITH THIS AD. CANNOT BE Library. Call 941-2416 or visit www.ossininglib- Crafts: At 7 p.m. adults and teens design beaded COMBINED WITH OTHER rary.org. Anti-Bullying Workshop: From 6:30 - 8:30 DISCOUNTS. SOME ITEMS ARE p.m. at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call earring for the holidays at the Warner Library in EXCLUDED. NO MINIMUM OR Rock Concert: The Outlaws perform at 8 p.m. 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org. Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or visit www.warnerli- MAXIMUM. at the Tarrytown Music Hall. Call 877-840-0457 brary.org. 92 NORTH BROADWAY (RTE9) or visit www.tarrytownmusichall.org Friday 21 TARRYTOWN, NY. 10591 “Wendy’s Shadow”: Staged reading of this new Phone# 332-0294 Friday 14 Teen Crafts: At 3 p.m. make cool beaded ear- musical at 7:30 p.m. at Irvington Town Hall WWW.123WINEAVE.COM rings with Joan Lloyd at the Warner Library in Theater. Visit www.irvingtontheater.com. www.thehudsonindependent.com November 2014 The Hudson Independent23 Letters

Sleepy Hollow Trustee Defends Position on Housing Vote Full-time Curator/Naturalist Needed for Lenoir Nature Preserve To the Editor, exclude one and two family homes. I’d like to point out that the outcome would NOT To the Editor: income via space use rentals. In tandem a outique I would like to make some correctional re- have been impacted whether I voted for or with Hudson River Audubon Society, the B marks regarding your October article about abstained from voting on this resolution. It Area residents may not be aware of a curator works to make Westchester more allegations made concerning the property I was voted on by roll call, passed unanimous- threat to a rich Westchester County edu- environmentally friendly and “greener”. sold, and my involvement in changing the ly and by the time it got to me for a vote it cational and cultural resource close to us, We believe continued employment of a housing code. It is fraught with inconsisten- was already passed It never occurred to me Lenoir Nature Preserve. Under current full-time director would be a prudent use ollection of cies. to abstain from voting since I had no illegal Westchester County leadership, the po- of county funds, would enhance our rela- C 1) 141 Kelbourne Avenue was built in conditions at 141 Kelbourne Ave. sition of curator/naturalist has been re- tionship to the natural world; and, in the 1915. It has two structures on the property, 3) At no time did Mayor Wray commu- duced, crippling programs there. long run, promote preservation of a green the main house and the caretakers cottage. nicate to me any concerns he might have The Rivertowns League of Women Vot- Westchester, The cottage has its own meter, put in many had with me heading the Safe Housing ers urges that a full time curator/naturalist aterfront omes years ago, and is grandfathered in as a legal, Committee in regard to the C of O issue be provided for the Lenoir Nature Pre- Support for Lenoir should be addressed W H non-conforming second dwelling. When considering that it had been under discus- serve, an important county facility that to Kathleen O’Connor, Commissioner; we had a fire in the 1980’s, we were given sion long before the sale of 141 Kelbourne serves a large diverse population including Westchester County Dept. of Parks, Rec- compliance on all fire damage to the cottage Avenue. The Mayor asked me to resign for Yonkers and the Hudson River villages. reation and Conservation; 450 Sawmill by PAST and PRESENT building inspec- political reasons. He has lost the confidence Facilities should be available full-time for River Road; Ardsley, NY 10502, with tors. This would not have been given if the of the majority of his board and wants to visitors; proper supervision and mainte- copies to the county executive and your cottage was illegal. That said, the C of O is- stack it with people who just vote his way nance of the premises is essential to pre- county legislator. sue does not apply to ‘bring the cottage to on all issues. vent degradation of the site. Thank you for this opportunity to ex- code’ and hence have it declared an illegal I have always served the village with integ- A full time site manager is needed to press our opinion. rental as stated by Mayor Wray. It is legal rity and will continue to do so. provide free-to-the-public walks and pro- and always has been. It defies common grams, host school groups, expand edu- League of Women Voters of sense to think I would start a safe housing Trustee Evelyn Stupel cational outreach to a large population the Rivertowns and code enforcement committee, the pur- Sleepy Hollow (Yonkers, Rivertowns, county), supervise a Susan Goodwin, President pose being to eliminate illegal dwellings in large butterfly and hummingbird garden, Emma Lou Sailors Louis, VP; Riverfront/ the village, if I had one myself. Editor’s Note: Our editors believe the article re- work with grounds people to manage the Environment Chair 2) In regard to the C of O issue. As the ferred to in letter provided both the allegations premises in an ecological way, and increase head of the Safe Housing and Code En- made by Mayor Wray and Ms. Stupel’s respons- forcement , this code was adopted 4 ½ years es to them. We regret if it was interpreted as ago. After some time, it was felt it was not being “inconsistent” or unbalanced. That was accomplishing the changes it was designed not the intention of this newspaper. We also Corrections to and there was a discussion two years ago concur that Ms. Stupel worked diligently as to amend it. This was brought up again a chair of the Village’s Safe Housing Committee, An article in our September issue incorrectly stated that Charles Zekus sued the few months ago, at the suggestion of Trust- and appreciate her providing additional infor- Village of Sleepy Hollow to obtain his job as a police officer. Zekus did not sue the ee Rosenbloom, and after a public hearing mation about the status of her former property village and was not awarded a cash settlement. The same article mischaracterized and much discussion it appeared it would and changes in the Housing Code. “back pay” awarded to Jose Quinoy after he won his lawsuit against the village as a best serve the village to amend the code to “cash settlement.” In an October article about a candidate for a Sleepy Hollow police officer’s job, a Village Trustee was misidentified as being one of three trustees to interview the can- didate. Karin Wompa was identified as one of the three, when it should have named Glenn Rosenbloom as the third member of the group. Youngsters enjoyed The Hudson Independent regrets the errors. making scarecrows at Patriots Park to decorate the village, courtesy of the Tarrytown Recreation Department. residences

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HH_18_hud_ind_LON_v1.indd2.19.14 • hudson independent 1 • size: 10” x 13” • issue date: March 2014 2/19/14 4:09 PM 24 The Hudson Independent November 2014 www.thehudsonindependent.com Full-time Curator/Naturalist Needed for Lenoir Nature Preserve income via space use rentals. In tandem a outique with Hudson River Audubon Society, the B curator works to make Westchester more environmentally friendly and “greener”. We believe continued employment of a full-time director would be a prudent use ollection of of county funds, would enhance our rela- C tionship to the natural world; and, in the long run, promote preservation of a green Westchester, aterfront omes Support for Lenoir should be addressed W H to Kathleen O’Connor, Commissioner; Westchester County Dept. of Parks, Rec- reation and Conservation; 450 Sawmill River Road; Ardsley, NY 10502, with copies to the county executive and your county legislator. Thank you for this opportunity to ex- press our opinion.

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HH_18_hud_ind_LON_v1.indd2.19.14 • hudson independent 1 • size: 10” x 13” • issue date: March 2014 2/19/14 4:09 PM VIRUS Continued from page 1 wide-ranging severity have been as few as source of illness since the early 1960’s, but 3,000 to as many as 49,000. Studies have the D68 strain is a relatively new one. D68 shown that the potency of different strains cases are not reportable at the County level of flu virus explain the varying numbers of unless they appear in “clusters,” according unpredictable seasonal deaths. to a Westchester spokesperson. Similar to Seasonal flu and pneumonia combined other respiratory diseases, D68 is transmit- are listed as the eighth leading cause of ted from person to person through cough- death in the nation, according to the ing, sneezing or touching contaminated American Lung Association, with pneu- surfaces. monia accounting for more of the fatali- Anxiety about Ebola in Westchester ties. Pneumonia is caused mostly by either spiked early in October when County Ex- bacteria, viruses, or sometimes by the inha- ecutive Rob Astorino said on a radio show lation of other substances. Neither disease that he had learned that there was a person had reached near epidemic proportions by who had been in contact with someone re- mid-October. cently arrived from West Africa, and who Cases of Enterovirus D68, a less preva- was being evaluated for Ebola, “at one of lent, but harsher form of a common virus, our local hospitals.” He added that, “They were reported in New York, and hit their cannot tell if it’s Ebola; they do not believe peak in October, but have caused no fatali- it is.” A statement issued soon afterwards ties in the state. The CDC reported nearly disclaimed that there were any Ebola cases 600 cases nationally in early October, with in Westchester hospitals. It happened that a five deaths of children infected with the vi- man who thought he might have contract- Jeff Meade, Director of Emergency Medicine at Phelps, speaks to Chamber rus, including one in New Jersey. The N.Y. ed the disease was brought to Phelps Me- members at October meeting at Phelps Hospital about how hospital State Department of Health confirmed morial Hospital Center in Sleepy Hollow. prepares for emergencies. Photo by: Sunny Mclean that 22 children hospitalized in Westches- He was isolated, but it was determined he ter had the disease, according to Dr. Sheila did not have the disease. Nolan, of Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital The incident motivated the President fully prepared to identify and isolate any tal spokesperson Mark Vincent stated. He at Westchester Medical Center. They have and CEO of Phelps Memorial Hospital suspected Ebola patient. A leadership team emphasized that while the “...hospital has all been discharged. Only the symptoms of Center in Sleepy Hollow, Keith Safian to at the hospital is closely monitoring the on- not received any suspected patients, it is D68 can be managed; there is no treatment issue a statement, “...about what is being going guidance from the Centers for Dis- our responsibility to remain at a constant for the disease itself. Children with asthma done at Phelps to ensure the safety of all of ease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state of preparedness for the safety of our or other respiratory problems are believed our patients, visitors and staff.” He stated the county and state Health Departments community.” He added, “NWH staff is more susceptible to Enterovirus D68. that the hospital “...has developed compre- for Ebola – just as we do for any disease.” conducting drills and will continue to con- D68 virus is difficult to detect imme- hensive procedures for carefully evaluating The Hospital states it is following the CDC duct drills as part of our normal course of diately. A notice from the White Plains all patients who come to the hospital, in- recommended protocols, “... to deal with operations to ensure that we remain at a Hospital Emergency Department, (ED), cluding asking them about their travel his- many infectious diseases and view precau- constant state of readiness.” explained that “... “It is hard to know how tory. Staff in the Emergency Department tion and preparedness as a priority for the Westchester Medical Center is setting up many, if any, cases have come through the and other hospital units have been trained safety of our patients, staff and commu- a containment area where an Ebola patient ED because the virus presents like other to identify and manage potential cases of nity.” could be isolated, should that become nec- flu-like viruses and if symptoms present Ebola, “ he added. “There are no patients “Northern Westchester Hospital is re- essary. However, the state has designated in a very acute way, we have likely either at Phelps who have the symptoms of Ebola viewing our disease procedures with staff eight hospitals statewide as treatment admitted these patients or transferred them or who meet the clinical criteria to be test- to help ensure this is top-of-mind, and has centers to which Ebola patients would be elsewhere due to that acuity, but not nec- ed for Ebola, “ Safian concluded. updated our patient pre-screening assess- transferred. Among them, Montefiore essarily due to the exact type of virus they ments to include questions to help identify Medical Center in the Bronx is closest to have. Enteroviruses have been known as a White Plains Hospital notes that it is, “... patients with Ebola-like symptoms,” hospi- our villages.

26 The Hudson Independent November 2014 www.thehudsonindependent.com Jeff Meade, Director of Emergency Medicine at Phelps, speaks to Chamber members at October meeting at Phelps Hospital about how hospital prepares for emergencies. Photo by: Sunny Mclean

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