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RyTHEeCity REVIEW January 22, 2016 | Vol. 4, Number 4 | www.ryecityreview.com Westchester elected officials were quick to react to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s interest in revisiting the idea of building a tunnel connecting Long Island TUNNEL to Westchester, Connecticut or the Bronx. VISION For story, see page 6. Photo/Andrew Dapolite 2 • The rye city review • January 22, 2016 January 22, 2016 • THE RYE CITY REVIEW • 3 Rye takes strides toward safer sidewalks By JAMES PERO Staff Writer The Rye City Council is tak- ing a step toward creating a saf- er walk to school with the intro- duction of several new projects aimed to bolster pedestrian safe- ty; schoolchildren in particular. The five projects—which will cost $266,000 in total— will be either completely or mostly funded by grants from the New York State Department of Transportation, NYSDOT, and will add flashing safety beacons and additional curbing to five different intersections near schools, including cross- ings at Rye High School as well as Milton, Midland and Osborn schools. According to Democratic Councilwoman Danielle Tag- ger-Epstein, any money that doesn’t come from the city’s Federal grants will help the Rye City Council take a step forward in making sidewalks safer for school kids by revamping five different budget that can go toward help- intersections in the vicinity of various schools. Photos/James Pero ing make Rye safer is welcomed by the council. Outside of the beacons, one ing $135,000 compared to the “Any grant money that we particular project located at other four projects which will get is going to be beneficial to the intersection of Osborn and cost anywhere from $26,000 to the city,” she said. Theall roads will also address $52,000 each. The beacons, called Rectan- the existing crosswalk. In addition, the intersection gular Rapid Flash Beacons, are According to the city’s proj- along Hewlett Avenue in front activated using a button pushed ect description, the intersection, of Milton Elementary School by the pedestrian and will alert which is 90 feet in length— will be updated with extra curb- motorists with flashing lights much longer than the other in- ing and other modifications that that someone is crossing the tersections addressed in the pe- will help separate the sidewalk designated crosswalk. destrian safety projects—will area from drivable lanes. According to City Manager be shortened by extending the According to Serrano, the Marcus Serrano, the beacons curbing, reducing the distance projects will likely be started are meant to provide a greater crossed by pedestrians. this spring and be completed amount of safety for students This particular project will during the summer. crossing some of Rye’s more be the most costly of all the pe- congested intersections. destrian safety projects, total- CONTACT: [email protected] The crosswalk stretching across Osborn and Theall roads will get extra curbing to reduce the 90-foot trek. 4 • The rye city review • January 22, 2016 What’s going on... Rye Free Reading Room events ACT strategy session jazz trios, a delicious brunch buffet, champagne 100 winter classes in January for people of all and the chance to meet new people. It is a perfect ages. Classes include watercolor painting, ceram- On Saturday, Jan. 30 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. opportunity for family, friends, clubs and alumni ics, 3-D printing and computer programming. For in the Meeting Room. To register for this session, groups to get together and share a good time. more information or to register for a class, or call visit applerouth.com/signup and enter the event The series features the Victor La Gamma Trio 967-4495. code ACT 2351. on Jan. 17 and the John Dentato Trio on Jan. 31, This workshop is an introduction to the major with more acts lined up. Tickets are $35 for mem- ‘Winter White: The Absence testing strategies of the ACT. Students will learn bers and $45 for non-members. Walk-ins are wel- of Color’ exhibition the broad concepts of each section of the test, as come. For reservations, call 967-6080. well as some specific strategies that they can mas- This new exhibition by artist ter and apply to their own studying and test prep Katharine Dufault will be on view Rye Meeting House in the gallery from Jan. 23 through Readers book chat after this session. This is an ideal foundation from which any student can begin his or her test prep. Gary Adamson concert March 5, with an opening recep- Readers in grades one through four are invited All attendees will receive the abridged version of tion on Saturday, Jan. 30 from 3 The Bird Homestead nonprofit will present a to the Ogden Nash Room for a monthly book dis- Applerouth’s “Get Your ACT Together: The Fabu- p.m. to 5 p.m. The exhibition will concert at the Meeting House on Saturday, Jan. cussion. The book chat for children in grades one lous Guide to the ACT.” present the work of more than a dozen contemporary and two will be from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. and the chat 23. Musician Gary Adamson will give two perfor- artists whose use of white defines and unifies their for children in grades three and four will be from 4 Wainwirght House mances of his new show, “California Dreamin’,” work. By complementing January’s winter white, p.m. to 5 p.m. Online registration for this program one at 6 p.m. and another at 8 p.m. Percussion- the work on display will set forth a binary relation- is recommended. ist Fred Walcott will accompany him. Proceeds ship between interior and exterior, artificial and or- will benefit educational programs at the Meeting ganic, manmade and natural. The artists work in ‘Options for College’ discussion House. different media, including paint, print, photography, Speaker Keith Berman presents a discussion Come warm up with songs by The Beach Boys, glass, encaustic, fiber and mixed media. The exhibi- held on Thursday, Jan. 28 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Mamas and The Papas, Buffalo Springfield, tion is free and open to the public. For more informa- in the Meeting Room called “Options for College: the Byrds, Crosby, Stills, & Nash, Joni Mitchell, tion, visit ryeartscenter.org or call 967-4495. What Counts in the College Admissions Process.” Jackson Browne, The Eagles and much more. The discussion will cover topics including finding Spend the evening “California dreamin’ on such Eye on Art Tour the right college match, facts about the way col- Jazz Brunches on the Sound a winter’s day.” There will be a guided tour of Christie’s gallery leges admit students, tips about getting into col- Let the jazz ring through the air at musi- Adamson is a Rye-based singer/songwriter. He located at 20 Rockefeller Plaza in Manhattan on leges and getting the most out of colleges and how cal brunches on special Sundays at Wainwright is the founder and leader of Back To The Garden Friday, Feb. 5 from 10 a.m. to noon. This tour will to stay calm throughout the entire college admis- House, located at 260 Stuyvesant Ave. in Rye. The 1969, a Woodstock tribute band. He also runs Wa- include Christie’s prints and drawings and will pro- sions process. Registration is suggested for this musical brunches will be held on Sundays, Jan. 31, ters Edge Music, a music production company. vide a glimpse of the works coming up for sale and program. For more information, call 967-0480. Feb. 28 and April 3 and will feature popular local Wolcott is a veteran of the thriving New York City one of the world’s best-known auction houses. The music scene. This will be Adamson and Wolcott’s tour will be led by Margot Clark-Junkins, who re- third appearance at the historic Meeting House. ceived her Master’s degree in history of design and The suggested donation is $10 per person. The curatorial studies from Parsons School of Design. Meeting House is located at 624 Milton Road in Tickets to the tour are $35 per person. For more in- Rye. For further information, email birdhome- formation or to register for the tour, call 967-4495. [email protected] or call 967-0099. The Jones Factor concert Guided bird walk and gallery talk The Jones Factor, under the direction of John A special guided bird walk will take place on Fumasoli, presents Grammy-nominated and Em- Saturday, Jan. 30 at 3 p.m. at the historic Meet- my-winning guest artist Chieli Minucci in con- ing House on Milton Road. Christopher Mignone, cert on Friday, Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m. the Jones Fac- vice president of Central Westchester Audubon, tor is a 10-piece funk, fusion and jazz ensemble will lead an indoor walk using photographs of that draws its players from diverse musical back- birds by Nadia Valla on exhibit, followed by an grounds. Tickets to the performance are $30 for outdoor walk on the adjoining Meeting House general admission, and tickets for students and se- and Bird Homestead grounds. Admission to this niors are $25. For more information or to purchase program is free, but donations are greatly appreci- tickets, call 967-4495. ated. For more information or to reserve a spot, email [email protected] or call 967-0099. Deadline for our What’s Going On section is every Thursday at noon. Though Rye Arts Center space is not guaranteed, we will do our best to accommodate your listing.